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Directors Report of Prithvi Exchange (India) Ltd.

Mar 31, 2015

Dear Shareholders,

The have pleasure in presenting the 20th Annual Report and Audited Statements of Accounts of the Company for the year ended 31st March, 2015.

PERFORMANCE

The financial results for the year ended 31st March 2015 are as under:

Rs. (In Lacs)

Particulars 31.03.2014 31.03.2015

Income 813.32 860.14

Total Expenses 464.31 476.93

Profit before depreciation 349.01 383.22

Depreciation 10.32 25.07

Profit / (loss) before Tax 338.69 358.15

Provision for taxation 113.24 123.65

Balance of profit of brought forward 903.99 1097.47

Profit available for appropriations 225.45 234.51

Appropriations:

Dividends 31.96 33.34

Balance carried forward to Balance Sheet 1097.47 1298.64

Surplus carried to Balance Sheet 1097.47 1298.64

Business Outlook & Prospects

The company had improved its profitability from 225.45 lacs to 234.51 lacs . There was no material change or commitment, affecting the financial position of the Company between the end of the financial year of the Company and the date of the report other than those disclosed in the financial statements.

DIVIDEND

The company had declared an interim dividend of Rs.0.50 per share exclusive of dividend tax for the financial year ended 31st March 2015 which is being recommended as final dividend

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The composition of the Board of Directors of the Company and other details related to the board is furnished in the Corporate Governance Report annexed to this report as " Annexure A"

In terms of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 (Act), Ms.Anuradha and Mr.MahavirChand were co-opted to the Board as additional directors

Mr. D Suresh Kumar director is liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing AGM and is eligible for reappointment Necessary resolutions for the appointment/ re-appointment of the aforesaid directors have been included in the notice convening the ensuing AGM and details of the proposal for appointment / re-appointment are mentioned in the explanatory statement of the notice.

Your directors commend their appointment / re-appointment.

Mr. V. Krishnaswami, Mr. P Delichand & Mr.V.G Venkatadri resigned from the directorship of the company. The board placed its warm regards for the services rendered by them during their tenor.

DEPOSITS

Your Company has not accepted any deposits within the meaning of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.

PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS:

The company has not given any loans or guarantees and made any investments as covered under the provisions of section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 during the said financial year.

INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY:

The Company has an Internal Control System, commensurate with the size, scale and complexity of its operations. The scope and authority of the Internal Audit function is defined in the Internal Audit Manual. To maintain its objectivity and independence, the Internal Audit function reports to the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Board & to the Chairman & Managing Director.

The Internal Audit Department monitors and evaluates the efficacy and adequacy of internal control system in the Company, its compliance with operating systems, accounting procedures and policies at all locations of the Company. Based on the report of internal audit function, process owners undertake corrective action in their respective areas and thereby strengthen the controls. Significant audit observations and recommendations along with corrective actions thereon are presented to the Audit Committee of the Board.

STATUTORY AUDITORS

M/S. CHANDARANA& SANKLECHA, (ICAI Registration No.000557S) Chartered Accountants were appointed as Statutory Auditors at the last Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 27/09/2014 for a period of three years i.e until the conclusion of the 22nd AGM. Their appointment is however, subject to ratification by the members at every AGM.

The Company has received letter from the Statutory Auditors consenting to the re-appointment and a confirmation to the effect that their appointment, would be within the prescribed limits and that they do not suffer from any disqualifications under Section 141 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made thereunder. The Statutory Auditors Report does not contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer.

Secretarial Auditors

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company has appointed M/s N K BHANSALI & Co., a firm of Company Secretaries in Practice, to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company. The report on the Secretarial Audit carried out for the year 2014-15 is annexed herewith as 'Annexure- B'. The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer.

Directors' Responsibility Statement

In terms of Section 134(3)(c) read with section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Directors, to the best of their knowledge and belief and according to the information and explanations obtained by them, confirm that they had:

i. followed the applicable accounting standards in the preparation of the financial statements for the financial year 2014-15 and there are no material departures;

ii. selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that were reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit of the Company for the year under review;

iii. taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company, preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities and

iv. prepared the financial statements for the financial year on a 'going concern' basis.

v. laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and such internal financial controls were adequate and were operating effectively.

vi. devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and such systems were adequate and operating effectively.

BUSINESS RISK MANAGEMENT

Pursuant to section 134 (3) (n) of the Companies Act, 2013 & Clause 49 of the listing agreement, the company has constituted a business risk management committee. The details of the committee and its terms of reference are set out in the corporate governance report forming part of the Boards report. At present the company has not identified any element of risk which may threaten the existence of the company.

PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES

Section 197 read with rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 in respect of employees of the Company is not applicable as the directors have not drawn any remuneration during the year ended 31/03/2015 .

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT

Your Company has complied with the corporate governance requirements as stipulated under clause 49 of the listing agreement. Detailed report on the compliance and a certificate by the Statutory Auditors forms part of this report

Other disclosures

a) The Internal control systems and adequacy are discussed in detail in the Management Discussion and Analysis annexed to the Directors Report.

b) The details forming part of the extract of the Annual Return in form MGT-9 is annexed herewith as 'Annexure C.

c) Particulars of employees :

The information required pursuant to Section 197 read with Rule, 5 of The Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 in respect of employees of the Company is attached as annexure D

d) Particulars regarding Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange Earnings and Expenditure Energy conservation, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo

e) The information on conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo stipulated under Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is NIL

f) Disclosure under the sexual harassment of women at workplace (prevention, prohibition and redressal) act, 2013. The company has in place an Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy in line with the requirements of the Sexual Harassment of women at the workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) has been set up to redress complaints received regarding sexual harassment. All employees (permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees) are covered under this policy. The following is a summary of sexual harassment complaints received and disposed off during the year 2014-15

a. No. of complaints received: Nil b. No of complaints disposed off: nil

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

Your directors would like to express their grateful appreciation for the support and co-operation of all stakehold - ers. At the very heart of our success and our ability to deliver quality service and satisfaction is the consider - able skill and motivation of our employees. On behalf of all the company's stakeholders who benefit from the hard work of the employees, the Board would like to express its sincere appreciation and gratitude.

For and on behalf of the Board

Sd/-

Place: Chennai (Mr.Deenadayalan K N)

Date :27/07/2015 Chairman


Mar 31, 2014

Dear Shareholders,

We have pleasure in presenting the 19th Annual Report and Audited Statements of Accounts of the Company for the year ended 31st March, 2014.

PERFORMANCE

The financial results for the year ended 31st March 2014 are as under:

Rs. (In Lacs)

Particulars 31.03.2014 31.03.2013

Income 813.32 623.72

Profits before depreciation and interest 352.89 224.01

Depreciation 10.32 10.81

Interest 3.88 0.28

Profit before Tax 338.69 212.92

Provision for taxation 113.24 52.25

Profit After Tax 225.45 160.66

Provision for Dividend 27.50 27.50

Tax on proposed Dividend 4.46 4.67

Transfer to general Reserve Nil Nil

Surplus carried to Balance Sheet 193.49 128.49

COURSE OF BUSINESS AND OUTLOOK

During the year under review, the company has earned income from operation Rs. 8.13 crores as compared to Rs. 6.24 crore in the last year. The profit before tax is Rs3.39 crores as compared to Rs. 2.13 crores in the previous year, which is around 59% growth over the previous year level. The board of directors have planned to consolidate and improve the growth of existing business for the current year.

Your Company enjoys a loyal clientele and the company is taking various steps to increase its business The Directors are confident that the operations in the current year will be much better.

FIXED DEPOSIT:

The company has not accepted any fixed deposit during the year.

DIVIDEND

The Directors recommend a dividend of 5% exclusive of dividend tax for the financial year ended 31st March 2014.

DIRECTORS

Mr. Krishnaswami and Mr.Deenadayalan Director liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing AGM and is eligible for reappointment.

Mr Suresh Kumar was appointed as an additional director of the company on 22/01/2014 .He holds office as a director of the company upto the date of its annual geneal meeting .The company has received a notice in writing from a member proposing him for the office of the director who was appointed as additional director.

Necessary resolutions for the appointment /re-appointment of the aforesaid directors have been included in the notice convening the ensuing AGM and details of the proposal for appointment / re-appointment are mentioned in the explanatory statement of the notice.

Your directors recommend their appointment / re-appointment. All the directors of the Company have confirmed that they are not disqualified from being appointed as directors

AUDITORS

The auditors of the Company M/s. Chandranna&Sanklecha, Chartered Accountants retire at the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting and are eligible for re-appointment.

PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AS PER SECTION 217(2A) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1956:

The Company has no employees, attracting the provisions of Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975.

DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:

Directors hereby declare:

i. that in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;

ii. that the directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company at the end of the financial year and of the profit or loss of the company for that period ;

iii. that the directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities subject to the inherent limitations that should be recognized in weighing the assurance ;

iv. that the directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis.

Particulars regarding Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange Earnings and Expenditure PRITHVI SOFTECH LTD., does not have any foreign exchange earnings and expenditure. Particulars relating to conservation of energy and technology absorption stipulated in the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of the Board of Directors) Rules,1988, are not applicable to PRITHVI SOFTECH LTD.,

Particulars of Employees

The company had no employee covered by the provisions of section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956.

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS:

Employee relations throughout the company were harmonious. The board wishes to place on record its sincere appreciation of the devoted efforts of all employees in advancing the company''s vision and strategy to deliver another record performance.

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY- SERVICE TO COMMUNITY

Legacy is continued in contributing back to society in many ways.

The Corporate Social Responsibillity is part of our service that is beyond serving the needy. The company has spent an amount of Rs. 25,22,250/- towards its CSR projects.

CSR Activites of the company includes support to needy and handicapped parsons. In this direction the Company performs its CSR through, Aadhyatmik Shiksh Samiti, Empathy Foundation, Gajendra Nidhi, Help Age, Hyderabad Science Society, Shree Jain Medical Relief Society, Mahaveer Educational Trust, Sevalaya, Shri Bagwan Mahaveer Vikland Sahayata Samiti, We firmly believe to move beyond the business and colours to many lives, because we believe in... LIVE AND LET LIVE.

VOLUNTARY DELISTING OF SHARES FROM MADRAS STOCK EXCHANGE

The company is planning for voluntary delisting from Madras Stock Exchange Management Discussion and Analysis Report and Report of the Directors on Corporate Governance In accordance with clause 49 of the listing agreements, the Management Discussion and Analysis Report and Report of the Directors on Corporate Governance form part of this report.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

Your directors would like to express their grateful appreciation for the support and co-operation of all stakeholders. At the very heart of our success and our ability to deliver quality service and satisfaction is the considerable skill and motivation of our employees. On behalf of all the company''s stakeholders who benefit from the hard work of the employees, the Board would like to express its sincere appreciation and gratitude.


Mar 31, 2011

Your Directors have the pleasure in presenting the 16th ANNUAL REPORT and that of the Auditors together with the audited Balance Sheet as at 31st March 2011 and the Profit and Loss account for the year ended on that date.

PERFORMANCE

The financial results for the year ended 31st March 2011 are as under:

Rs. (In Lacs)

31.03.2011 31.03.2010

Income 520.72 412.99

Profits before depreciation and interest 196.51 111.32

Depreciation 10.21 10.39

Interest 1.59 1.43

Profit before Tax 184.71 99.50

Provision for taxation 61.65 27.60

Profit After Tax 123.06 71.90

Provision for Dividend 27.50 27.50

Tax on proposed Dividend 4.67 4.67

Transfer to general Reserve NIL NIL

Surplus carried to Balance Sheet 90.89 39.73

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

During the year the company has been World Quality Commitment (WQC) award for the year 2011 by Business Initiative Directors (BID) Madrid, Spain.

"Star Performer Award" given by Spice Money for Western Union Money Transfer Business.

The company has won "Fly to Switzerland Contest" and "Travel Dhamaka" contest by Axis Bank.

In recognition of our excellent performance during the year, Axis Bank has launched Prithvi Exchange – Axis Bank Co-branded (VISA) foreign Currency Prepaid Cards.

COURSE OF BUSINESS AND OUTLOOK

During the year under review, the company's performance was good. Your company had achieved an income of Rs. 521 lacs as compared to Rs.413 lacs in previous year. The profit before tax stood at Rs.184.71 lacs as compared to Rs.99.49 lacs in the previous year.

FIXED DEPOSIT

The company has not accepted any fixed deposit during the year.

DIVIDEND

The Directors recommend a dividend of 5% exclusive of dividend tax for the financial year ended 31st March 2011.

DIRECTORS

Mr.M.D.Vasudevan and Mr.V G Venkatadri retires by rotation and being eligible, offer for re-appointment.

AUDITORS

The auditors of the Company M/s.CHANDARANA & SANKLECHA, Chartered Accountants retire at the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting and are eligible for re-appointment.

STATUTORY DISCLOSURES

The Company had no employee covered by the provisions of section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956.

CONSERVATION OF ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS/OUTGO:

Being into Forex business, Particulars with respect to Conservation of Energy , as required under Part "a" of the above rules are NIL.

FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS/OUTGO:

Foreign Earnings: Rs.2.14 lacs (P.Y Rs. 2.78 lacs) towards turnover incentive received from American Express in US dollar.

Foreign outgo: Rs.5.28 lacs (P.Y Rs.5.26 lacs) towards annual seller fee and distribution fee paid to American Express in US dollar.

DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:

Directors hereby declare:

i) That in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;

ii) That the directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company at the end of the financial year and of the profit or loss of the company for that period ;

iii) That the directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities subject to the inherent limitations that should be recognized in weighing the assurance ;

iv) That the directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT :

Employee relations throughout the company were harmonious. The board wishes to place on record its sincere appreciation of the devoted efforts of all employees in advancing the company's vision and strategy to deliver another record performance.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:

Pursuant to clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, a report of compliance of corporate governance as on 31/03/2011 duly certified by the auditors of the company is annexed (Annexure – A)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

Your Directors wish to place on record their sincere appreciation to the Governmental authorities, Company's bankers and customers, vendors and investors for their continued support during the year.

Your Directors are also pleased to record their appreciation for the dedication and contribution made by employees at all levels who through their competence and hard work have enabled your Company achieve good performance year after year and look forward to their support in the future as well.

For and on behalf of the Board

Sd/- Place: Chennai P. Delichand Jain Date : 01/06/2011 Chairman


Mar 31, 2010

The Directors have the pleasure in presenting the FIFTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT and that of the Auditors together with the audited Balance Sheet as at 31st March 2010 and the Profit and Loss account for the year ended on that date.

PERFORMANCE

The financial results for the year ended 31st March 2010 are as under:

Rs. (In Lacs)

31.03.2010 31.03.2009

Income 412.99, 466.41

Profits before depreciation and interest 111.32 174.83

Depreciation 10.39 10.42

Interest 1.43 2.60

Profit before Tax 99.50 161.81

Provision for taxation 27.60 57.94

Profit After Tax 71.90 103.87

Provision for Dividend 32.16 Nil

Tax on proposed Dividend 4.67 Nil

Transfer to general Reserve Nil Nil

Surplus carried to Balance Sheet 35.07 103.87

COURSE OF BUSINESS AND OUTLOOK

During the year under review, the companys performance was Satisfactory. Your company had achieved an income of Rs.413 lacs as compared to Rs.466 lacs in previous year. The profit before tax stood at Rs.99.50 lacs as compared to Rs. 161.80 lacs in the previous year. The out look in the forthcoming year is far better than the year under report.

FIXED DEPOSIT:

The company has not accepted any fixed deposit during the year.

DIVIDEND

The Directors recommend a dividend of 5% exclusive of dividend tax for the financial year ended 31 st March 2010.

DIRECTORS

Mr.Deenadayalan and Mr.Delichand Jain retires by rotation and being eligible, offer

for re-appointment.

INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND:

Pursuant to section 205C of the Companies Act, 1956, your company has transferred a sum of Rs.64,100 /- being unclaimed final dividend for the year 2001-02.

AUDITORS

The auditors of the Company M/s.CHANDRANNA & SANKLECHA ., Chartered Accountants retire at the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting and are eligible for re-appointment.

PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AS PER SECTION 217(2A) OF THE COMPANIESACT,1956:

The Information as per Section 217 (2A) of the Companies Act 1956 required to be given in the Directors report is annexed as Aneexure A herewith.

CONSERVATION OF ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS/OUTGO:

Being in to Forex business , Particulars with respect to Conservation of Energy ., as required under Part "a" of the above rules are NIL .

FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS/OUTGO:

Foreign Earnings: Rs.2.78 lacs ( P.Y.) Rs. 3.36 lacs Foreign Outgo : Rs.5.26 lacs (P.Y) NIL

DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT: Directors hereby declare:

I) that in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;

ii) that the directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company at the end of the financial year and of the profit or loss of the company for that period;

iii) that the directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of

adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities subject to the inherent limitations that should be recognized in weighing the assurance; iv) That the directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis.

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS:

Employee relations throughout the company were harmonious. The board wishes to place on record its sincere appreciation of the devoted efforts of all employees in advancing the companys vision and strategy to deliver another record performance.-

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:

Pursuant to clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, a report of compliance of corporate governance as on 31 /03/2010 duly certified by the auditors of the company is annexed (Annexure B)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

Your directors would like to express their grateful appreciation for the support and co operation of all stakeholders. At the very heart of our success and our ability to deliver quality service and satisfaction is the considerable skill and motivation of our employees. On behalf of all the companys stakeholders who benefit from the hard work of the employees, the Board would like to express its sincere appreciation and gratitude.

For and on behalf of the Board

Sd/- Place: Chennai P.Delichand Jain

Date: 31/05/2010 Chairman

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