Mar 31, 2018
Dear Members,
The Board of Directors present the 24th Annual Report and the Audited Financial Statements for the year ended 31st March, 2018.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS:
During the year, performance of your Company is as under: (Rs. in Lakhs)
PARTICULARS |
Year Ended 31.03.2018 |
*Year Ended 31.03.2017 |
Gross Income |
17,185.73 |
27,670.72 |
Expenditure |
15,977.65 |
25,095.57 |
Profit before Finance Cost, depreciation & tax |
1,208.07 |
2,575.15 |
Less : Finance Cost |
723.57 |
658.21 |
Depreciation |
254.19 |
23,6.13 |
Profit before tax |
230.31 |
1,680.81 |
Less : Provision for Current tax |
89.13 |
637.87 |
Tax Expense relating to earlier years |
(12.00) |
(4.87) |
Deferred tax |
(4.43) |
(29.65) |
Profit for the year |
157.61 |
1,077.46 |
* The financial statements for the year ended March 31,2018 are prepared as per Ind AS (Indian Accounting Standards) and accordingly previous year numbers are re-grouped in accordance with the provisions of Ind AS for comparative information.
INDIAN ACCOUNTING STANDARDS (IND AS)
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (âMCAâ) vide its notification in the Official Gazette dated February 16, 2015, notified the Indian Accounting Standards (âInd ASâ) applicable to certain class of companies. Ind AS has replaced the existing Indian GAAP prescribed under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the rules made thereunder. For your Company the said new accounting standards are applicable from April 1,2017. The impact on account of the transition is disclosed as part of notes to financial statements
OPERATIONS & STATE OF COMPANYS AFFAIRS
During the year under review, your Company has reported a turnover of Rs. 17,185.73 lakhs and registered a net profit of Rs. 157.61 lakhs. The companyâs turnover is decreased by 38% compared to the turnover of F/Y 2016-17 as there were no substantial value of work order awarded to your company.
Further, the Company has been effected with volatile market conditions, where the tenders/bids submitted are either being cancelled or the entire tender process is re-initiated due to various reasons like insufficient budget from the Government/ Organizations. Despite the uncertainties, the Company is determined and focusing to get new projects with an objective to achieve growth and profitability.
MATERIAL CHANGES & COMMITMENTS
There have been no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company during the financial year ended 31a March, 2018.
DIVIDEND
Your Directors have not recommended the payment of dividend for the F.Y. 2017-18 due to issues in cash flows consequent on slow realisations from customers. Therefore, the board thought it better to conserve funds to support the existing projects and to invest in upcoming and expected projects. The Company is persistently striving to improve the position both in terms of revenue, profitability and cashflows. Hence, the board requests the members to bear with the situation and seeks memberâs support and cooperation.
DEPOSITS
Your company has not accepted any deposits and as such no amount of principal or interest is outstanding as on 31st March, 2018.
SHARE CAPITAL
There was no change in the share capital during the year and the company neither issued any shares with differential voting rights nor any employee stock options or sweat equity shares and does not have any scheme to fund its employees to purchase the shares of the Company.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
A Report on Management Discussion and Analysis is appended as (Annexure-I) to this report as per the requirements of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company endeavors to maximize the wealth of the shareholders by managing the affairs of the Company with accountability, transparency and integrity. A report on Corporate Governance pursuant to the provisions of Corporate Governance Code stipulated under SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is annexed and forms part of the annual report. A Certificate from the Statutory Auditors of the Company M/s. Mullapudi & Co., Chartered Accountants regarding compliance of conditions on Corporate Governance is enclosed as (Annexure II).
BOARD & COMMITTEES MEETING
During the year four meetings of Board of Directors of the Company were convened and held in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013. The date(s) of the Board Meeting, attendance by the directors are given in the Corporate Governance Reportforming partofthis annual report.
The Audit Committee is constituted by all the Independent Directors; Shri. R.S.Bakkannavar (Chairman), Radma Shri Dr T. Hanuman Chowdary and Shri. Koteswara Rao SSR as Members. During the year under review the Board has accepted all the recommendations of the Audit Committee.
Details of the composition of the Board and its Committees and of the Meetings held and attendance of the directors at such meetings, are provided in the Corporate Governance Report. The intervening gap between the Meetings was within the limits prescribed under the companies Act 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
DIRECTORS & KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:
A. Retirement By Rotation
Pursuant to Section 152 of Companies Act, 2013 Shri T. Bapaiah Chowdary (DIN: 00107795), Director will retire at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment. The Board recommends his re-appointment.
B. Changes In Key Managerial Personnel
During the year Mr. Pavan Pise, ceased to be Company Secretary of the Company with effect from 20* April, 2017. Subsequently, the Company had appointed Mrs. B. Sowmya as Company Secretary of the Company with effect from 22nd May, 2017.
C. Declaration By Independent Directors
All the Independent Directors of the Company have given declarations stating that they meet the criteria of independence as provided under Section 149(6) of Companies Act, 2013.
D. Performance Evaluation
The Board evaluation process is designed to provide directors with an opportunity to examine Board effectiveness and to make suggestions for improvement The Nomination and Remuneration Committee has devised a criteria for evaluating the performance of Board, its Directors and its committees on the basis of definite parameters like attendance at the meetings of the Board, effective participation, decision making, and performance of specific duties and obligations.
The evaluation of the Independent Directors and that of the Chairman was carried out by the entire Board and the evaluation of Non-Independent Directors was carried out by the Independent Directors.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS
The Company has not made any loan, given guarantee or provided security or made investments as specified in Section 186 of Companies Act, 2013.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY, ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The details of conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo are as follows:
A) Conservation of energy:
The operations of the Company are not energy intensive and every effort has been made to ensure the optimal use of energy, avoid waste and conserve energy by using energy efficient computers and equipment with latest technologies.
(B) Technology absorption:
The Company is constantly upgrading its technology with emerging technologies. It has not incurred any expenditure on Research and Development.
(C) Foreign exchange earnings and Outgo:
Foreign Exchange Earnings during the year: NIL Foreign Exchange outgo: Rs. 39,24,83,401
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The information required under Section 197 of the Act read with rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are given below:
a. The ratio of the remuneration of each director to the median remuneration of the employees of the Company for the financial year:
Name |
Designation |
Ratio to Median Remuneration |
Mr. T. Copichand |
Vice-Chairman & Managing Director |
83.07% |
b. The percentage increase in remuneration in each Director, Chief Financial Officer, Company Secretary in the financial year:
Name |
Designation |
% increase in Remuneration in the financial year |
Mr. Vijaya Bhaskar |
Chief Financial Officer |
19.44% |
c. The percentage increase in the median remuneration of employees in the financial year: Nil
d. The number of permanent employees on the rolls of the Company as on 3151 March, 2018:955
e. The relationship between average increase in remuneration and company performance is mainly governed by the market trend.
f. Comparison of the remuneration of the Key Managerial Personnel against the performance of the Company was in line with business results.
g. Variations in the market capitalization of the Company, Price Earnings ratio as at the closing date of the current financial year and previous financial year:
Particulars |
28th March, 2018 |
3151 March, 2017 |
% Change |
Market Capitalization (Rs. Crores) |
46.61 |
127.25 |
-63.37% |
Price Earnings Ratio |
29.48 |
11.81 |
17.67% |
h. Percentage increase or decrease in the market quotations of the shares of the Company in comparison to the rate at which the company came out with the last public offer:
Particulars |
28lh March, |
IPO price |
% Change |
2018 |
|||
Market Price (BSE) |
37.25 |
10 |
272.5% |
Market Price (NSE) |
37.15 |
10 |
271.5% |
i. Average percentile increase already made in the salaries of employees other than the managerial personnel in the financial year 2017-18: Nil
j. The Key parameters for any variable component of remuneration availed by the directors:
The payment of sitting fees to the non-executive d irectors of the Company is well within the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013. The said sitting fees is determined by the board of directors, based on the recommendations made by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and is paid amongst non-executive directors based on their attendance and contribution at the board and at certain committee meetings.
k. The ratio of the remuneration of the highest paid director to that of the employees who are not directors but received remuneration in excess of the highest paid director during the year: NIL
I. Affirmation thatthe remuneration is as per the remuneration policy of the Company:
The company affirms that the remuneration of the employees is as per its remuneration policy.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Corporate Social Responsibility Committee formed pursuant to section 135 of Companies Act, 2013 approved and spent Rs. 23,16,210/- during the Financial Year 2017-18. The manner in which the amount spent during the financial year is detailed below:
SI. No |
CSR project or activity Identified |
Sector in which the project is covered |
Projects or programs (1) Local area or other (2) Specify the State and district where the project or Programs was Undertaken |
Amount outlay (budget) project or program wise, |
Amount spent on the project or program Subheads: (1) Direct Expenditure on projects or program (2) Overheads |
Cumulative Expenditure upto the reporting period |
Amount spent Direct or through implementation agency |
1 |
Distribution of Set Top Boxes under concept of smart Village |
Rural Development Projects |
Mori Village, East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh |
Rs. 24,00,000 |
(1) Direct Expenditure on projects = Rs. 23,16,210 |
Rs. 23,16,210 |
Direct |
HUMAN RESOURCES
Human Resourcesâ are recognized as a key pillar of any organization and so is for Tera Software Limited. The company puts constant efforts in recruiting and training the employees and ensures to bring out the best of them. The company adopts a HR policy and ensures that all the employees are aware of such policies. The needs of the employees are addressed with high importance and efforts are made to provide a healthy environment. Besides all these, the company places high emphasis on professional etiquette and integrity.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The provisions related to the Risk Management Committee as stated in SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 are not applicable to the Company. However, the Company has constituted a Risk Management Committee and Risk Management Framework to identify, evaluate, mitigate and monitor the risk management in the Company. The Committee is responsible for reviewing risk management plan and ensuring its effectiveness. The audit committee has additional oversight i n the area of financial risk and controls.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS
The Company has an Internal Financial Control System to commensurate with the size and scale of its operations. The scope of the internal audit is decided by the Audit Committee and the Board. To maintain its objectivity and independence, the Board has appointed an internal auditor, who reports to the Audit Committee and the Board on a periodic basis. The internal auditor monitors and evaluates the efficacy and adequacy of internal control systems in the company, its compliance with operating systems, accounting procedures and policies for various functions of the Company, audit observations and actions taken thereof are presented to the Audit Committee.
VIGIL MECHANISM
The Company has a whistle blower policy as part of its Vigil Mechanism to deal with instance of fraud and mismanagement, if any. It provides for the directors and employees to report genuine concerns and provides adequate safeguards against victimization of persons who use such mechanism. The Policy on vigil mechanism may be accessed on the Companyâs website at the link: http://terasoftware.com/investors/vigil-blower-policy/. There were no complaints received during the year 2017-18.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS ORCOURTS
During the year under review, no significant and material orders have been passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals impacting the going concern status and operations of the Company.
LISTING OF SHARES ON STOCK EXCHANGES:
The Equity Shares of your Company are listed on the BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. The Annual listingfees of both the stock exchanges have been paid.
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 92 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules framed thereunder, the extract of the Annual Return in form MGT-9 is annexed herewith as (Annexure III) and forms part of this report.
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES:
Particulars of contracts or arrangements with related parties as referred to in Section 188(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 is mentioned in form AOC-2 and is appended as (Annexure IV) to the Boardâs report.
There are no materially significant related party transactions made by the Company with Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel or other designated persons which have a potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large. Prior omnibus approval of the Audit Committee is obtained on a yearly basis. The transactions so entered pursuant to the omnibus approval are reviewed by the audit committee on a quarterly basis. The policy on Related Party Transactions as approved by the Board is uploaded on the Companyâs website.
AUDITORS & AUDITORS REPORT:
i. STATUTORY AUDITORS:
M/s. Mullapudi & Co., Chartered Accountants, (Firm Reg no: 006707S) Hyderabad, have been appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company on 23âi September, 2017 for a period of five years
Further the amendment in the provisions of section 139 of companies Act, 2013 vide the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017 notification dated 7th May, 2018 the requirement of ratifying the appointment of statutory auditor by members at every annual general meeting has been omitted. Hence, M/s. Mullapudi & Co., Chartered Accountants continue to hold office until the conclusion of 28th AGM to be held in the year 2022.
ii. SECRETARIAL AUDITORS:
During the year, the Company has appointed M/s. C.V. Reddy K & Associates, Practising Company Secretaries as Secretarial Auditor. The Secretarial Audit report for the Financial Year 2017-18 is annexed herewith as âAnnexure-Vâ to this Report. The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any reservation, qualification or adverse remark.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Your Company always believes and endeavors to provide safe and healthy environment, which is free from discrimination and harassment including sexual harassment. Du ring the year, there were no complaints filed pursuant to the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the Rules made thereunder.
INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND (IEPF)
In terms of Section 123,124 and 125 of the Companies Act, 2013, the unclaimed dividend and shares wherein the dividends unclaimed for a period of seven consecutive years i.e (Final Dividend for the year 2009-10) have been transferred to the IEPF Fund/Suspense account respectively. The details of shares transferred to the I EPF suspense account is available on the website of the Company
DIRECTORSâ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 the Board of Directors to the best of their knowledge and ability, confirm that:
a) In the preparation of the Annual Accounts for the year ended 319 March, 2018, the applicable accounting standards have been followed and there were no material departures.
b) We have 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 of the Company for the financial year ended 31st March, 2018;
c) We have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d) The Annual Accounts for the year ended 31 âMarch, 2018 have been prepared on a going concern basis
e) Proper internal financial controls were in place and that the financial controls were adequate and operating effectively.
f) The systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws were in place and were adequate & operating effectively.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT:
The Board of Directors take this opportunity to place on record their appreciation to all the stakeholders of the Company, viz., Customers, Investors, Employees, Banks, Regulators, Suppliers and other business associates for the su pport extended during the year.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Sd/- sd/-
(Koteswara Rao SSR) (T. Gopichand)
Place : Hyderabad Chairman Vice Chairman and Managing Director
Date : 14.08.2018 DIN: 00964290 DIN: 00107886
Mar 31, 2016
Dear Members,
The Directors are pleased to present the Twenty Second Annual Report for the financial year ended 31 March, 2016.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
(Rs. in Lakh)
PARTICULARS |
Year Ended 31.03.2016 |
Year Ended 31.03.2015 |
Gross Income |
17,515.69 |
9,325.99 |
Expenditure |
15,372.19 |
7,434.66 |
Profit before Finance Cost, depreciation & tax |
2,143.50 |
1,891.33 |
Less: Finance Cost |
697.81 |
719.69 |
Depreciation |
269.85 |
630.74 |
Profit before tax |
1,175.84 |
540.90 |
Less: Provision for Current tax |
303.78 |
127.96 |
Tax Expense relating to earlier years |
9.75 |
0.51 |
Deferred tax |
90.58 |
49.99 |
Profit for the year |
771.73 |
362.44 |
OVERVIEW OF COMPANY''S FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Your Company posted a turnover of Rs.17,515.69 lakh for the year ended 31 March, 2016 as against Rs.9,325.99 lakhs in 2014-15. Your Company has registered a net profit of Rs.771.73 lakhs, as compared to previous year''s net profit of Rs.362.44 lakhs.
There have been no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company, which have occurred between the end of the financial year of the Company to which the financial statements relate and the date of this report.
DIVIDEND:
The Board on its meeting held on 28 May 2016, has recommended a dividend of Re.1.20/- per equity share i.e. 12% on each equity share having face value of Rs.10/- each, subject to the approval by the shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The total dividend payout will be Rs.180.71 lakhs (including dividend distribution tax).
SHARE CAPITAL
The paid up Equity Share Capital as on 31 March, 2016 was 12.51 crores. During the year under review, the Company has not issued any shares. The Company has not issued shares with differential voting rights. It has neither issued employee stock options nor sweat equity shares and does not have any scheme to fund its employees to purchase the shares of the Company.
ECONOMIC SCENARIO AND OUTLOOK
India is the world''s largest sourcing destination for the information technology (IT) industry, accounting for approximately 67 per cent of the US$ 124-130 billion market. The industry employs about 10 million workforces. More importantly, the industry has led the economic transformation of the country and altered the perception of India in the global economy.
The IT industry has also created significant demand in the Indian education sector.
MARKET SIZE
The Indian IT sector is expected to grow at a rate of 12-14 per cent for FY 2016 in constant currency terms. The sector is also expected triple its current annual revenue to reach US$ 350 billion by FY 2025, as per National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM).
GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES
Some of the major initiatives taken by the government to promote IT and ITeS sector in India are as follows:
- The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, announced plan to increase the number of common service centres or e-Seva centres to 250,000 from 150,000 currently to enable village level entrepreneurs to interact with national experts for guidance, besides serving as a e-services distribution point.
- The e-Tourist Visa (e-TV) scheme has been extended to 37 more countries thereby taking the total count of countries under the scheme to 150 countries.
- Indian government is expected to increase its spending on information technology (IT) products and services by 5.2 per cent to US$ 6.88 billion in FY 2015-16.
- The Government of India has launched the Digital India program to provide several government services to the people using IT and to integrate the government departments and the people of India. The adoption of key technologies across sectors spurred by the ''Digital India Initiative'' could help boost India''s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by US$ 550 billion to US$ 1 trillion by 2025.
The Company has a positive outlook for the coming years and endeavors to achieve a steady business performance in the coming years. Your Company anticipates higher percentage of profits from the new projects that will be undertaken during the coming years.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
During the year under review, our Company has not come under the purview of the Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 as the Company has not crossed limit of Net worth or Turnover or Net profit during the three preceding financial years as specified in the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013.
HUMAN RESOURCES
''Human Resources'' are recognized as a key pillar of any successful organization and so is for Tera Software. The company puts constant efforts in recruiting and training the employees and ensures to bring out the best of them. The company adopts a HR policy and ensures that all the employees are aware of personnel policies. The needs of the employees are addressed with high importance and efforts are made to provide a highly challenging and healthy environment. Besides all these, the company places high emphasis on professional etiquette required of every employee.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The provisions related to the Risk Management Committee of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 are not applicable to the Company. However the Company has a Corporate Risk Management Committee. The Company has a Risk Management framework to identify, evaluate business risks and opportunities. This framework seeks to minimize adverse impact on the business objectives and enhance the Company''s competitive advantage. The risk framework defines the risk management approach across the enterprise at various levels. The Corporate Risk Management Committee reports to the Audit Committee and the Board.
INTERNAL CONTROLS SYSTEMS AND ADEQUACY
The Company has an Internal Control System commensurate with the size, scale and complexity of its operations. The scope of the Internal Audit is decided by the Audit Committee and the Board. To maintain its objectivity and scope of the Internal Audit is decided by the Audit Committee and the Board. To maintain its objectivity and independence, the Board has appointed an Internal Auditor, which reports to the Audit Committee of the Board on a periodic basis. The Internal Auditor monitors and evaluates the efficacy and adequacy of internal control systems in the Company, its compliance with operating systems, accounting procedures and policies for various functions of the Company. Audit observations and actions taken thereof are presented to the Audit Committee of the Board.
VIGIL MECHANISM/ WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
The Company has adopted a Whistle Blower Policy, to provide a formal mechanism to the Directors and employees to report their concerns about unethical behavior, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the Company''s Code of Conduct or ethics policy. The Policy provides for adequate safeguards against victimization of employees who avail of the mechanism and also provides for direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee. It is affirmed that no personnel of the Company has been denied access to the Audit Committee.
FIXED DEPOSITS:
The Company has not accepted any fixed deposits during the financial year 2015-2016. There are no outstanding deposits as on 31.03.2016
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES
Particulars of contracts or arrangements with related parties referred to in Section 188(1) of the Companies Act,2013 in prescribed form AOC-2, is appended as Annexure III to the Board''s report.
There are no materially significant related party transactions made by the Company with Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel or other designated persons which may have a potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large
All Related Party Transactions have been placed before the Audit Committee for their approval and to the Board, as and when required. In certain cases prior omnibus approval of the Audit Committee is obtained on a yearly basis. The transactions entered into pursuant to the omnibus approval so granted are reviewed by the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis.
The policy on Related Party Transactions as approved by the Board is uploaded on the Company''s website.
DIRECTORS
In pursuance of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules framed there under, Sri T.Bapaiah Chowdary, Director is liable to retire by rotation, at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible has offered himself for reappointment.
Sri T.Gopichand, has been re-appointed as Managing Director for a period of 5 years with effect from 1 September, 2016 subject to approval of Members in the ensuing Annual General Meeting. Details of the proposal for appointment of Sri T.Gopichand are mentioned in the Explanatory Statement under Section 102 of the Companies Act, 2013 of the Notice of the 22nd Annual General Meeting.
Sri K.Rama Rao, has been re-appointed as Whole Time Director with effect from 1 September, 2016 subject to approval of Members in the ensuing Annual General Meeting. Details of the proposal for appointment of Sri K. Rama Rao are mentioned in the Explanatory Statement under Section 102 of the Companies Act, 2013 of the Notice of the 22nd Annual General Meeting.
All the Independent Directors have given declarations that they meet the criteria of independence as laid down under Section 149 (6) of the Act. In the opinion of the Board, they fulfill the conditions of independence as specified in the Act and the Rules made there under and are independent of the management.
KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
During the year, the following are the changes in the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company.
Name |
Designation |
Appointed Date |
Resigned Date |
B.D.Naidu |
CFO |
â |
30/05/2015 |
V.Sri Lakshmi |
Company Secretary |
â |
07/09/2015 |
Ch.Vijaya Bhaskar |
CFO |
01/36/2015 |
â |
Pavan Pise |
Company Secretary |
12/11/2015 |
â |
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
The annual evaluation framework for assessing the performance of Directors comprises of the following key areas:
i) Attendance for the meetings, participation and independence during the meetings.
ii) Interaction with Management.
iii) Role and accountability of the Board.
iv) Knowledge and proficiency.
The evaluation involves assessment by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Board of Directors. A member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Board does not participate in the discussion of his / her evaluation.
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY
The Company has adopted the Nomination and Remuneration Policy for the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other employees, pursuant to the provisions of the Act and SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee has considered the following factors while formulating the Policy:
(i) The level and composition of remuneration is reasonable and sufficient to attract, retain and motivate Directors of the quality required to run the Company successfully;
(ii) Relationship of remuneration to performance is clear and meets appropriate performance benchmarks; and
(iii) Remuneration to Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management involves a balance between fixed and incentive pay reflecting short and long-term performance objectives appropriate to the working of the Company and its goals.
It is affirmed that the remuneration paid to Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and all other employees is as per the Remuneration Policy of the Company. Details of the Remuneration Policy are given in the Corporate Governance Report.
BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
A calendar of Board and Committee Meetings to be held during the year was circulated in advance to the Directors. Five Board Meetings were convened and held during the year.
The Board has constituted an Audit Committee with all Independent Directors namely Sri R. S. Bakkannavar (Chairman), Dr. T. Hanuman Chowdary and Sri Koteswara Rao SSR as Members. There have not been any instances during the year when recommendations of the Audit Committee were not accepted by the Board.
Details of the composition of the Board and its Committees and of the Meetings held and attendance of the Directors at such Meetings, are provided in the Corporate Governance Report. The intervening gap between the Meetings was within the period prescribed under the Act and the SEBI(L0DR)Regulation,2015.
DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, your Directors to the best of their knowledge and ability confirm as under::
a) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
b) We have 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 of the Company for that period;
c) We have 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;
d) The annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis; and
e) The Company had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively.
f) We have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS
No significant material orders have been passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals which would impact the going concern status of the Company and its future operations.
AUDITORS
Statutory Auditors
M/s. Narven Associates, Chartered Accountants have been appointed as statutory auditors of the company at the Annual General Meeting held on 30.09.2014 for a period of three years subject to ratification by members at every consequent Annual General Meeting. Members are requested to consider the ratification of appointment of Statutory Auditors of the Company at the ensuing AGM and authorise the Board of Directors to fix their remuneration.
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 C.V. Reddy K & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, to undertake the secretarial audit of the company. The Secretarial Audit Report is annexed herewith as ''Annexure I''.
The Auditors'' Report and the Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended 31 March, 2016 do not contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The details of conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo are as follows:
(A) Conservation of energy:
The operations of the Company are not energy intensive and every effort has been made to ensure the optimal use of energy, avoid waste and conserve energy by using energy efficient computers and equipment with latest technologies.
(B) Technology absorption:
Your Company is constantly upgrading its technological excellence with emerging technologies. The has not incurred any expenditure on Research and Development.
(C) Foreign exchange earnings and Outgo:
Foreign Exchange Earnings during the year : Nil
Foreign Exchange outgo : Nil
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND RELATED DISCLOSURES:
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 as follows:
(i) & (ii) the ratio of the remuneration of each director to the median remuneration of the employees of the company for the financial year, the percentage increase in remuneration of each director, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Executive Officer, Company Secretary or Manager, if any, in the financial year;
Name |
Designation |
RATIO OF REMUNERATION OFEACH DIRECTORTO THE MEDIAN REMUNERATION OF EMPLOYEES |
% INCREASE IN REMUNERATION DURING FY 2016 |
*Sri T. Gopichand, |
Vice Chairman & Managing Director |
44.00 |
NIL |
Sri K. Rama Rao |
Wholetime Director |
21.36 |
9.92 |
Sri Vijaya Bhaskar |
Chief Financial Officer |
NA |
NIL |
Sri Pavan Pise |
Company Secretary |
NA |
NIL |
(iii) the percentage increase in the median remuneration of employees in the financial year- 4%.
(iv) the number of permanent employees on the rolls of company as on 31.03.2016 - 1215.
(v) The relationship between average increase in remuneration and company mainly governed by the market trend.
(vi) Comparison on the remuneration of the Key Managerial Personnel against the performance of the Company was in line with Business Results.
(vii) a) The market capitalization of the Company as at 31st March, 2016 is Rs.104.03 crores, as against Rs.40.038 crores as at 31st March, 2015, an increase of 259.83% during the year under review.
b) The price earnings ratio of the Company as at 31st March, 2016 is 13.3, as against 11.03 as at 31st March, 2015.
c) Price at the time of initial public offer in the year 2000 was Rs.10. The market quotation of the Equity Shares of the Company as on 31st March, 2016 was Rs.83.1 for shares of face value of Rs.10/- each, representing an increase of 831% over the period.
(viii) Average percentile increase already made in the salaries of employees other than the managerial personnel in the financial year 2015-16 is 5 to 6 %.
(ix) Comparison of the remuneration of each Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) against the performance of the Company: KMP''s are eligible to commission/ incentive as a part of variable remuneration, which is linked to the performance of the Company. Such payment is effected only if the performance of the Company so permits and as recommended by the Nomination & Remuneration Committee and approved by the Board.
(x) The key parameters for any variable component of remuneration availed by the Directors - In case of Non-Executive Directors, Payment of sitting fees for Board / Committee Meetings are on the basis of their attendance. Commission to Directors is determined by the Nomination & Remuneration Committee with reference to a threshold of eligible profits within the statutory limits and performance evaluation.
(xi) the ratio of the remuneration of the highest paid director to that of the employees who are not directors but receive remuneration in excess of the highest paid director during the year;
None of the employees (who are not directors) receive remuneration in excess of the highest paid director
(xii) Affirmation that the remuneration is as per the Remuneration Policy of the Company:
It is affirmed that the remuneration paid to all the Key management Personnel was in accordance with remuneration policy adopted by the Company.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company endeavors to maximize the wealth of the shareholders by managing the affairs of the Company with a pre-eminent level of accountability, transparency and integrity. A report on Corporate Governance including the relevant Auditors'' Certificate regarding compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated in Regulation 34 (3) read with Part E of Schedule V of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 along with Management Discussion and Analysis is annexed and forms part of the Annual Report.
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
The details forming part of the extract of the Annual Return in form MGT 9 is annexed herewith as "Annexure - II".
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
During the year under review, there were no cases filed pursuant to the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the Rules there under.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT:
The Directors wish to convey their appreciation to all your Company''s employees for their enormous personal efforts as well as their collective contribution to your Company''s performance. The Directors would also like to thank the shareholders, customers, dealers, suppliers, bankers and all other stakeholders for their continued support and their confidence in its management.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Sd/- Sd/-
Place: Hyderabad (T. Gopichand) (K. Rama Rao)
Date : 28.05.2016 Vice Chairman and Managing Director Whole time Director
DIN:00107886 DIN:00108659
Mar 31, 2015
Dear Members,
The Directors are pleased to present the Twenty First Annual Report
for the financial year ended March 31, 2015. Summarized Financial
Highlights:
(Rs. in Lakh)
PARTICULARS Year Ende Year Ended
31.03.2015 31.03.2014
Gross Income 9,325.99 10,278.83
Expenditure 7,434.66 7950.56
Profit before Finance Cost, depreciation 1,891.33 2328.27
& tax
Less:Finance Cost 719.69 899.36
Depreciation 630.74 1,002.47
Profit before tax 540.90 426.44
Less:Provision for Current tax 127.96 369.02
Tax Expense relating to earlier years 0.51 0
Deferred tax 49.99 (144.91)
Profit for the year 362.44 202.33
Company Performance
Your Company posted a turnover of Rs. 9,325.99 lakh for the year ended
31st March, 2015 as against Rs. 10,278.83 Lakh in 2013-14. Your Company
has registered a net profit of Rs.362.44 Lakh, as compared to previous
year's net profit of Rs. 202.33 Lakh representing an increase of 179%
over the previous year.
No Material changes and commitments have occurred after the close of
the year till the date of this Report, which affect the financial
position of the Company.
Dividend:
Your Directors have recommended a dividend of Re.0.80/- per equity
share i.e. 8% on each equity share having face value of Rs.10/- each,
subject to the approval by the shareholders at the ensuing Annual
General Meeting. The total dividend payout will be Rs. Rs.120.11 Lakh
(including dividend tax).
Share Capital
The paid up Equity Share Capital as on 31st March, 2015 was 12.51
crores. During the year under review, the Company has not issued any
shares. The Company has not issued shares with differential voting
rights. It has neither issued employee stock options nor sweat equity
shares and does not have any scheme to fund its employees to purchase
the shares of the Company.
Economic Scenario and Outlook
India is set to become the world's fastest-growing major economy by
2016 ahead of China, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in its
recent latest forecast. India is expected to grow at 6.3 per cent in
2015, and 6.5 per cent in 2016 when it is likely to cross China's
projected growth rate, the IMF said in the latest update of its World
Economic Outlook.
With the introduction of the concept of e-governance, both the Central
and State Governments are keen in implementing different projects to
keep the activities of the Governments transparent, timely and cost
effective.
E-governance in India is steadily evolving from basic digitization of
government data and processes to actually facilitating delivery of
various citizen services on-line. A common vision and strategy is being
deliberated and firmed up across all levels of government Central,
State and local bodies. This approach has huge potential in garnering
cost savings, increasing transparency, and presenting a seamless view
of government to citizens. Digital Technologies which include Cloud
Computing and Mobile Applications have emerged as catalysts for rapid
economic growth and citizen empowerment across the globe. Digital
technologies are being increasingly used by us in everyday lives from
retail stores to government offices. They help us to connect with each
other and also to share information on issues and concerns faced by us.
In some cases they also enable resolution of those issues in near real
time.
Hon'ble Prime Minister vision of a digital India is transforming our
nation and creating opportunities for all citizens by harnessing
digital technologies. His vision is to empower every citizen with
access to digital services, knowledge and information.
Vision of Digital India Centered on 3 Key Areas
* Digital Infrastructure as a Utility to Every Citizen
* Governance & Services on Demand
* Digital Empowerment of Citizens
A well connected citizen to government eco system has huge potential
for both the partners. Citizens will continue to enjoy speedy,
transparent and convenient services, whilst the government gets
increasingly integrated into the community welfare and more importantly
is in a position to focus real time on reallocation of resources where
they are needed the most. A social transformation happens when citizens
are empowered to help themselves in dealing with various government
segments, saving time and money for all concerned and elevating overall
levels of satisfaction for common man.
Tera Software is positioned to entrench into the following schemes
announced by the Government under Digital India initiatives.
* Infrastructure as a Utility to Every Citizen
* High speed internet as a core utility
* Mobile phone & Bank account enabling participation in digital &
financial space
* Easy access to a Common Service Centre
* Services available in real time from online &mobile platform
* All citizen entitlements to be available on the cloud
* Making financial transactions electronic & cashless
* Universal Digital Literacy - Universally accessible digital resources
- All documents/ certificates to be available on cloud
* Collaborative digital platforms for participative
* Process Re-engineering using IT to improve transactions
* Use of online repositories e.g. school certificates, voter ID cards,
etc.
* Integration of services and platforms - UIDAI, Payment Gateway,
Mobile Platform, EDI Workflow automation inside government
* Technology for Education - e-Education
* Technology for Health - e-Healthcare - Online medical consultation-
Online medical -Pan-India exchange for patient information
* Common Service centers
* Aadhaar based Direct Cash (e-Cash) Transfers
* Aadhaar based Pension schemes.
* Aadhaar based Social Security Benefit Schemes towards Scholarships
for Students and Teachers.
* Aadhaar based Public Distribution Systems ( PDS)
* Permanent enrollment centres for AADHAAR
* Automation of VAT and subsequently GST
* Power sector Field Management services including Pre-Paid Meters
* Online tax/Utility Bill Collection
* Healthcare and Education
* Smart Cities, Wi-Fi enabled services.
The Company has a positive outlook for the coming years and endeavors
to achieve a steady business performance in the coming years. Your
company anticipates higher percentage of gross profits from the new
projects that will be undertaken during the coming years.
Corporate Social Responsibility
The Company has constituted a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Committee as required under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 at
its Board meeting held on 30.05.2014. The Company's average Net profits
of last 3 years works out to Rs.804.07 lakhs, and 2% thereof to be
spent on CSR works out to Rs.16.08 lakhs. The Company could not spend
any amount on CSR activity in view of substantial outstanding
receivables from the Government Departments.
Human Resources
'Human Resources' are recognized as a key pillar of any successful
organization and so is for Tera Software. The company puts constant
efforts in recruiting and training the employees and ensures to bring
out the best of them. The company adopts a HR policy and ensures that
all the employees are aware of personnel policies. The needs of the
employees are addressed with high importance and efforts are made to
provide a highly challenging and healthy environment. Besides all
these, the company places high emphasis on professional etiquette
required of every employee.
Business Risk Management
The Company has adopted a Risk Management Policy in accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Clause 49 of the Listing
Agreement. It establishes various levels of accountability and overview
within the Company, while vesting identified managers with
responsibility for each significant risk.
The main objective of this policy is to ensure sustainable business
growth with stability and to promote a pro-active approach in
reporting, evaluating and resolving risks associated with the business.
In order to achieve the key objective, the policy establishes a
structured and disciplined approach to Risk Management, in order to
guide decisions on risk related issues.
In today's challenging and competitive environment, strategies for
mitigating inherent risks in accomplishing the growth plans of the
Company are imperative. The common risks inter alia are: Regulations,
competition, Business risk, Technology obsolescence, Investments,
retention of talent and expansion of facilities.
Business risk, inter-alia, further includes financial risk, political
risk, fidelity risk, legal risk.
As a matter of policy, these risks are assessed and steps as
appropriate are taken to mitigate the same.
Internal Controls Systems and Adequacy
Tera Software has an adequate system of internal control to ensure that
the resources of the Company are used efficiently and effectively, all
assets are safeguarded and protected against loss from unauthorized use
or disposition and the transactions are authorised, recorded and
reported correctly, financial and other data are reliable for preparing
financial information and other data and for maintaining accountability
of assets. The internal control is supplemented by extensive programme
of internal audits, review by management, documented policies,
guidelines and procedures.
Vigil Mechanism/ Whistle Blower Policy
The Company has adopted a Whistle Blower Policy, to provide a formal
mechanism to the Directors and employees to report their concerns about
unethical behaviour, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the
Company's Code of Conduct or ethics policy. The Policy provides for
adequate safeguards against victimization of employees who avail of the
mechanism and also provides for direct access to the Chairman of the
Audit Committee. It is affirmed that no personnel of the Company has
been denied access to the Audit Committee.
Particulars of Loans, Guarantees or Investments
The Company has not made any investment or given any loans or
guarantees or provided any security during the year.
Fixed Deposits:
The Company has not accepted any fixed deposits during the financial
year 2014-2015. The Company has repaid the public fixed deposits of
Rs.11 Lakh accepted during the year 2013-14. There are no outstanding
deposits as on 31.03.2015.
Related Party Transactions
The Company has not entered into any new Related Party Transactions
during the financial year. There were no materially significant Related
Party Transactions made by the Company during the year that would have
required Shareholder approval under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement.
All the Related Party Transactions of the Company were entered before
the commencement of Companies Act, 2013 at arm's length price and
requisite approvals were also obtained. Details of the transactions
with Related Parties are provided in the accompanying financial
statements.
The Company has adopted a Policy for Related Party Transactions. The
Policy, as approved by the Board, is uploaded on the Company's website.
Directors
In pursuance of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules
framed there under, Sri K. Rama Rao, Wholetime Director is liable to
retire by rotation, at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being
eligible has offered himself for reappointment.
During the year under review Sri Koteswara Rao SSR was appointed as the
Additional Director (Independent) w.e.f. 07th August, 2014 by the
Board and Sri D. Seetharamaiah, an independent Director and Chairman
ceased to be the Director of the Company from 30.09.2014. The Board of
Directors records its sincere appreciation and recognition of the
valuable contribution and services rendered by Sri D. Seetharamaiah
during his association with the Company.
At the 20th Annual General Meeting of the company held on 30th
September, 2014 the Company had appointed Sri Koteswara Rao SSR and the
other independent directors, Dr. T .Hanuman Chowdary, Sri R. S.
Bakkannavar and Dr.T. V. Lakshmi as independent directors under the
Companies Act, 2013 for 5 years term which ends at conclusion of the
25th Annual General Meeting.
All the Independent Directors have given declarations that they meet
the criteria of independence as laid down under Section 149 (6) of the
Companies Act, 2013 and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement entered into
with the Stock Exchanges. In the opinion of the Board, they fulfill the
conditions of independence as specified in the Act and the Rules made
there under and are independent of the management.
No Key Managerial Person has been appointed or has retired or resigned
during the year.
Performance Evaluation
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134 (3) (p), 149(8) and Schedule
IV of the Companies Act, 2013 and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement,
annual Performance Evaluation of the Directors as well as of the Audit
Committee, Nomination and Remuneration has been carried out.
The Performance Evaluation of the Independent Directors was carried out
by the entire Board and the Performance Evaluation of the Chairman and
Non-Independent Directors was carried out by the Independent Directors.
The manner in which the evaluation has been carried out has been
explained in Corporate Governance Report.
Nomination and Remuneration Policy
The Company has adopted the Nomination and Remuneration Policy for the
Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other employees, pursuant to
the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Clause 49 of the Listing
Agreement.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee has considered the following
factors while formulating the Policy:
(i) The level and composition of remuneration is reasonable and
sufficient to attract, retain and motivate Directors of the quality
required to run the Company successfully;
(ii) Relationship of remuneration to performance is clear and meets
appropriate performance benchmarks; and
(iii) Remuneration to Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior
Management involves a balance between fixed and incentive pay
reflecting short and long-term performance objectives appropriate to
the working of the Company and its goals.
It is affirmed that the remuneration paid to Directors, Key Managerial
Personnel and all other employees is as per the Remuneration Policy of
the Company. Details of the Remuneration Policy are given in the
Corporate Governance Report.
Board and Committee Meetings
A calendar of Board and Committee Meetings to be held during the year
was circulated in advance to the Directors. Five Board Meetings were
convened and held during the year.
The Board has constituted an Audit Committee with all Independent
Directors namely Sri R.S.Bakkannavar (Chairman), Dr.T.Hanuman Chowdary
and Sri Koteswara Rao SSR as Members. There have not been any instances
during the year when recommendations of the Audit Committee were not
accepted by the Board.
Details of the composition of the Board and its Committees and of the
Meetings held and attendance of the Directors at such Meetings, are
provided in the Corporate Governance Report. The intervening gap
between the Meetings was within the period prescribed under the Act and
the Listing Agreement.
Directors' Responsibility Statement:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act,
2013, your Directors to the best of their knowledge and ability confirm
as under::
a) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting
standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to
material departures;
b) We have 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 of the
Company for that period;
c) We have 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;
d) The annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis; and
e) The Company had laid down internal financial controls to be followed
by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate
and were operating effectively.
f) We have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the
provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate
and operating effectively.
Significant and Material orders passed by the Regulators or Courts
No significant material orders have been passed by the Regulators or
Courts or Tribunals which would impact the going concern status of the
Company and its future operations.
Auditors
Statutory Auditors
M/s. Narven Associates, Chartered Accountants have been appointed as
statutory auditors of the company at the last Annual General Meeting
held on 30.09.2014 for a period of three years subject to ratification
by members at every consequent Annual General Meeting. Members are
requested to consider the ratification of appointment of Statutory
Auditors of the Company at the ensuing AGM and authorize the Board of
Directors to fix their remuneration.
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 C.V Reddy K &
Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, to undertake the
secretarial audit of the company. The Secretarial Audit Report is
annexed herewith as Annexure I'.
The Auditors' Report and the Secretarial Audit Report for the financial
year ended 31st March, 2015 do not contain any qualification,
reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer.
Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange
Earnings and Outgo
The details of conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign
exchange earnings and outgo are as follows: A) Conservation of energy:
The operations of the Company are not energy intensive and every effort
has been made to ensure the optimal use of energy, avoid waste and
conserve energy by using energy efficient computers and equipment with
latest technologies.
(B) Technology absorption:
Your Company is constantly upgrading its technological excellence with
emerging technologies. The has not incurred any expenditure on Research
and Development.
(C) Foreign exchange earnings and Outgo:
Foreign Exchange Earnings during the year: Nil Foreign Exchange outgo:
* Value of Imports on CIF Basis In Respect of
(Rs. in Lakh)
Particulars Current Year Previous Year
Trading goods 15.76 Nil
Capital Contracts 3.56 Nil
Total 19.32 Nil
* Expenditure in Foreign Currency (CIF):
(Rs. in Lakh)
Particulars Current Year 3Previous Year
Trading Goods 13.40 Nil
Capital Contracts 2.52 Nil
TOTAL 15.92 Nil
Particulars of Employees and related disclosures:
The information required pursuant to Section 197 of the Companies Act,
2013 read with Rule, 5 of The Companies (Appointment and Remuneration
of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 in respect of employees of the
Company is as follows:
(i) & (ii) the ratio of the remuneration of each director to the median
remuneration of the employees of the company for the financial year,
the percentage increase in remuneration of each director, Chief
Financial Officer, Chief Executive Officer, Company Secretary or
Manager, if any, in the financial year;
Ratio of remuneration
Name Designation of each Director to the
Median remuneration
of Employees
*Mr. T. Gopichand Vice Chairman & Managing 77.62
Director
Mr. K. Rama Rao Wholetime Director 16.77
Mr. B. D. Naidu Chief Financial Officer N.A
Mrs. V. Sri Lakshmi Company Secretary N.A
Name % Increase in
remuneration
during
F.Y. 2014-15
*Mr. T. Gopichand 300%
Mr. K. Rama Rao 11%
Mr. B. D. Naidu 3.50%
Mrs. V. Sri Lakshmi 5.75%
*Due to inadequate profits previous year Sri T. Gopichand, Vice
Chairman & Managing Director was paid minimum remuneration of Rs.21
lakhs only as per the applicable provisions of Companies Act, 1956 read
with Schedule XIII of the said Act.
Due to inadequate profits during the year review Sri T. Gopichand, Vice
Chairman & Managing Director was paid minimum remuneration of Rs.84
lakhs only as per the applicable provisions of Companies Act, 2013 read
with Schedule V of the said Act as approved by the Members of the
Company at the AGM held on 30.09.2014 by special resolution for
doubling limits of remuneration payable to managerial personnel
specified in Para-A, Section II, Part-II of Schedule V of the Companies
Act, 2013 in case of Company having no profit or inadequate profit in
any financial year to Sri T. Gopichand, Vice Chairman and Managing
Director during the tenure of his appointment with effect from 1st
April, 2014, for the remainder of his term up to 31.08.2016.
(iii) the percentage increase in the median remuneration of employees
in the financial year- 3% to 6%.
(iv) the number of permanent employees on the rolls of company as on
31.03.2015 - 864.
(v) the explanation on the relationship between average increase in
remuneration and company performance;
There was no increase in remuneration during the previous year 2013-14
due to average company performance. The average increase of 3% to 6%
in remuneration given in the Company was to prevent any significant
employee attrition at lower levels.
(vi) Comparison of the remuneration of the Key Managerial Personnel
against the performance of the company;
The increase in remuneration of the Chief Financial Officer and Company
Secretary are below the increase in employees' median remuneration. The
increase in the remuneration of Mr. T. Gopichand and Mr. K. Rama Rao is
as approved by the Board of Directors and the Members.
(vii) Variations in the market capitalisation of the company, price
earnings ratio as at the closing date of the current financial year and
previous financial year and percentage increase over decrease in the
market quotations of the shares of the company in comparison to the
rate at which the company came out with the last public offer in case
of listed companies.
The market capitalization of the Company as at 31st March, 2015 is
Rs.40.038 crores, as against Rs.19.581 crores as at 31st March, 2014,
an increase of 104% during the year under review. The price earnings
ratio of the Company as at 31st March, 2015 is 11.03, as against 9.66
as at 31st March, 2014.
Price at the time of initial public offer in the year 2000 was Rs. 10.
The market quotation of the Equity Shares of the Company as on 31st
March, 2015 was Rs.32 for shares of face value of Rs. 10/- each,
representing an increase of 220% over the period.
(viii) Average percentile increase already made in the salaries of
employees other than the managerial personnel in the last financial
year and its comparison with the percentile increase in the managerial
remuneration and justification thereof and point out if there are any
exceptional circumstances for increase in the managerial remuneration;
The percentage increase in the salaries of employees other than the
managerial personnel in the last financial year is 3% to 6%. The
increment given to each individual employee is based on the employees'
potential, experience as also their performance and contribution to the
Company's progress over a period of time.
The Percentage increase in the salaries of employees its comparison
with the percentile increase in the managerial remuneration - for
justification please refer point no. (ii) (v) & (vi) above.
There are no exceptional circumstances of increase in KMP remuneration.
(ix) Comparison of the each remuneration of the Key Managerial
Personnel against the performance of the company Same response as in
point (v) & (vi) above.
(x) The key parameters for any variable component of remuneration
availed by the directors;
No Director has received any variable component of remuneration.
(xi) The ratio of the remuneration of the highest paid director to that
of the employees who are not directors but receive remuneration in
excess of the highest paid director during the year;
None of the employees (who are not directors) receive remuneration in
excess of the highest paid director.
(xii) Affirmation that the remuneration is as per the Remuneration
Policy of the Company:
It is affirmed that the remuneration paid to all the Key management
Personnel was in accordance with remuneration policy adopted by the
Company.
The particulars of the employees who are covered by the provisions
contained in Rule 5(2) and rule 5(3) of Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are:
a) Employed throughout the year Nil
b) Employed for part of the year Nil
Extract of Annual Return
The details forming part of the extract of the Annual Return in form
MGT 9 is annexed herewith as "Annexure - II".
Sexual Harassment
During the year under review, there were no cases filed pursuant to the
Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and
Redressal) Act, 2013 and the Rules there under.
Corporate Governance
The Report on Corporate Governance, as required under Clause 49 of the
Listing Agreement, forms part of the Annual Report.
Acknowledgment:
Your Directors place on record their sincere appreciation and thanks
for the valuable cooperation and support received from the employees of
the Company at all levels, Company's Bankers, Financial Institutions,
Central and State Government Authorities, Electronic Corporation of
India Limited and Other Government Agencies, clients, consultants,
suppliers, and Members of the Company and look forward for the same in
greater measure in the coming years.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Sd/- Sd/-
Place : Hyderabad (T. Gopichand) (K. Rama Rao)
Date : 30.05.2015 Vice Chairman and Managing Wholetime Director
Director
Mar 31, 2014
Dear Members,
The Directors are pleased to present the 20th Annual Report and the
Audited Accounts of the Company for the financial year ended 31st
March, 2014 together with the Auditors'' Report thereon.
Financial Results: (Rs. in Lakh)
PARTICULARS Year Ended Year Ended
31.03.2014 31.03.2013
Gross Income 10,278.83 14,543.58
Expenditure 7891.99 11,623.06
Profit before interest, depreciation & tax 2386.84 2,920.52
Less: Interest (Financial Cost) 957.93 1,184.39
Profit before depreciation & tax 1428.91 1,736.13
Less: Depreciation 1,002.47 1,099.31
Profit before extraordinary items & tax 426.44 636.82
Less: Extraordinary items 0 20.00
Profit before Tax 426.44 616.82
Less: Provision for tax Current year 369.02 123.41
MAT credit - F.Y.2012-13 0 (78.48)
Current Tax Expense relating to
earlier years 0 169.39
Deferred tax (144.91) 46.06
Profit for the year 202.33 356.44
Dividend:
Your Directors have recommended a dividend of Re.0.80/- per equity
share i.e. 8% on each equity share having face value of Rs.10/- each,
subject to the approval by the shareholders at the ensuing Annual
General Meeting. The total dividend payout will be Rs.117.105 Lakh
including corporate dividend tax.
Performance of the Company:
You will note that your Company posted a turnover of Rs. 10,278.83 Lakh
for the year ended 31st March, 2014 as against Rs. 14,543.58 Lakh in
2012-13. Your Company has registered a net profit of Rs.202.33 Lakh, as
compared to previous year''s net profit of Rs. 356.44 Lakh. Due to the
huge capital employed for future business, increases in financial
costs, depreciation and coverage of service tax to the projects,
slowdown in the production of AADHAAR and NPR Projects and few other
Projects executed by the Company has resulted into low production
levels and reduced revenue for the year ended 31.03.2014.
Management Discussion and Analysis Report:
Management''s Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review,
as stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock
Exchanges forms part of this Annual Report.
Corporate Governance:
The Report on Corporate Governance as stipulated under Clause 49 of the
Listing Agreement forms part of the Annual Report. A certificate from
the Auditors of the Company regarding compliance of the conditions of
Corporate Governance as stipulated under the said Clause 49 also forms
part of this Annual Report.
Secretarial Audit Report
As a measure of good corporate governance practice, the Company has
appointed M/s C.V. Reddy K & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries
to conduct Secretarial Audit of the records and documents of the
Company. The Secretarial Audit Report for the Financial Year ended 31st
March, 2014 forms part of this Annual Report.
Listing of Shares on Stock Exchanges:
The Equity Shares of your Company are listed on the Bombay Stock
Exchange Limited and Bangalore Stock Exchange Limited. The Annual
listing fee has been paid up to date.
Fixed Deposits:
In terms of the provisions of Section 58A of the Companies Act, 1956
and the rules made there under, the Company has accepted public fixed
deposits of Rs.11 Lakh during the year 2013-14. There are no
outstanding deposits or interest as at the end of the financial year
2013-2014.
Directors:
Smt.T.Pavana Devi, non executive Director, retires by rotation at the
ensuing Annual General Meeting under the erstwhile applicable
provisions of Companies Act, 1956 and being eligible, offers herself
for reappointment.
Pursuant to the provisions of the section 161 of the Companies Act,
2013 read with the Articles of Association of the company,
Sri.Koteswara Rao SSR is appointed as the Additional Director
(Independent) w.e.f. 07th August, 2014 and he shall hold office only up
to the date of this Annual General Meeting. Being eligible, the Board
recommends his appointment as an Independent Director of the Company in
terms of section 149(10) of the Companies Act, 2013 for a continuous
period of 5 (five) years for a term up to the conclusion of the 25th
Annual General Meeting of the Company in the calendar year 2019.
Dr.T.Hanuman Chowdary, Sri R.S.Bakkannavar and Dr.T.V.Lakshmi are the
present Independent Directors appointed earlier as Directors, liable to
retire by rotation and their present term did not end at the ensuing
AGM under the applicable provisions of the erstwhile Companies Act,
1956. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 149 of the Companies Act,
2013, the Independent Directors may be appointed for a term upto 5
consecutive years and they are not liable to retire by rotation. The
present tenure of the Independent Directors on the date of commencement
of the Act shall not be counted as a term under Section 149 of the Act.
It is therefore proposed to appoint Dr.T.Hanuman Chowdary, Sri
R.S.Bakkannavar and Dr.T.V.Lakshmi as Independent Directors for a term
of 5 consecutive years and not liable to retire by rotation.
As per the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013,
Sri.D.Seetharamaiah, Independent Director of the Company retires by
rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. Sri.D. Seetharamaiah
has expressed his intention not to seek re- election as a Director of
the Company. He will cease to be the Director of the Company from the
conclusion of the 20th Annual General Meeting of the Company on
30.09.2014.
The Board would like to thank Sri.D.Seetharamaiah for his guidance and
support extended to the Company and placed on record its appreciation
for his valuable services rendered during his tenure on the Board.
Board Committees
The Board of Directors at its meeting held on 30th May, 2014 has
rechristened the existing Remuneration Committee as Nomination and
Remuneration Committee and Shareholders''/ Investors'' Grievance
Committee as Stakeholders Relationship Committee apart from
constituting a Corporate Social Responsibility Committee so as to be in
line with what is prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 and Clause
49 of the amended Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges.
Auditors:
M/s. Narven Associates, Chartered Accountants, Hyderabad, the Statutory
Auditors of the Company, hold office until the conclusion of the
ensuing Annual General Meeting and are eligible for re-appointment in
the transitional period of 3 years from the ensuring AGM as provided in
Section 139 (2) (a) (ii) of the Companies Act, 2013. The Company has
received a letter from them to the effect that their appointment, if
made, would be within the prescribed limits including transitional
period under Section 139 (1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and that they
are not disqualified for re-appointment within the meaning of Section
139 (9) of the Companies Act, 2013.
Conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange
earnings and outgo:
The Particulars with respect to Conservation of energy, Technology
observation and Foreign Exchange earnings and outgo as per Section
217(1) (e) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the Companies
(Disclosure of Particulars) Rules, 1988 are given below:
Conservation of energy: The operations of the Company are not energy
intensive and every effort has been made to ensure the optimal use of
energy, avoid waste and conserve energy by using energy efficient
computers and equipment with latest technologies.
Technology absorption: Your Company is constantly upgrading its
technological excellence with emerging technologies. Foreign Exchange
Earnings and outgo:
Foreign Exchange Earnings during the year: Nil Foreign Exchange outgo:
* Value of Imports on CIF Basis In Respect of
(Rs. in Lakh)
Particulars Current Year Previous Year
Trading goods Nil Nil
Capital Contracts Nil Nil
Total Nil Nil
* Expenditure in Foreign Currency (CIF):
(Rs. in Lakh)
Particulars Current Year Previous Year
Trading Goods Nil Nil
Capital Contracts Nil Nil
Traveling Nil 0.63
TOTAL Nil 0.63
Directors'' Responsibility Statement:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act,
1956, your Directors confirm as under:
* in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting
standards have been followed and there has been no material departure
* we have 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 as at 31st March, 2014 and of the profit of the Company for
the year ended on that date;
* we have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of
adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the
Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for
preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities and;
* the accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2014 have been prepared
on a going concern basis.
Acknowledgment:
Your Directors place on record their sincere appreciation and thanks
for the valuable cooperation and support received from the employees of
the Company at all levels, Company''s Bankers, Financial Institutions,
Central and State Government Authorities, Electronic Corporation of
India Limited and Other Government Agencies, clients, consultants,
suppliers, and Members of the Company and look forward for the same in
greater measure in the coming years.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Sd/- Sd/-
Place: Hyderabad (T. Gopichand) (K Rama Rao)
Date: 07.08.2014 Vice Chairman and Wholetime Director
Managing Director
Mar 31, 2013
Dear Shareholders,
The Directors are pleased to present the 19th Annual Report and the
Audited Accounts of the Company for the financial year ended 31st
March, 2013 together with the Auditors'' Report thereon.
Financial Results:
(Rs. in Lakh)
Particulars Year Ended Year Ended
31.03.2013 31.03.2012
Gross Income 14,543.58 20,163.47
Expenditure 11,623.06 15,646.46
Profit before interest,
depredation & tax 2,920.52 4,517.01
Less: Interest (Financial Cost) 1,184.39 938.36
Profit before depredation & tax 1,736.13 3,578.65
Less: Depredation 1,099.31 834.36
Profit before extraordinary items & tax 636.82 2,744.29
Less: Extraordinary items 20.00 -
Profit before Tax 616.82 2,744.29
Less: Provision for tax Current year 123.41 435.97
MAT credit -F.Y.2012-13 (78.48) (6.91)
Current Tax Expense relating to earlier
years 169.39 -
Deferred tax 46.06 458.78
Profit for the year 356.44 1,856.45
Dividend:
Your Directors recommended a dividend of Re.1/- per equity share i.e.
10% on each equity share having face value of Rs.10/- each, subject to
the approval by the shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
The total dividend payout will be Rs.145.42 Lakh including the tax on
distributable profits.
Performance of the Company:
You will note that your Company posted a turnover of Rs.14,543.58 Lakh
for the year ended 31st March, 2013 as against Rs.20,163.47 Lakh in
2011-12. Your Company has registered a net profit of Rs.356.44 Lakh, as
compared to previous year''s net profit of Rs.1,856.45 Lakh. Your
company built IT infrastructure to a tune of Rs.5,271.44 Lakh in the
Finandal year 2011-12 to deliver the services of enrolment under the
national prestigious projects AADHAAR & NPR (National Population
Register). These projects have an outlay of Rs.12,000 Crore from
Government of India. Due to the huge capital employed for future
business, there were increases in financial costs, depredation and
coverage of service tax to the projects resulted in lesser net profit
to a tune of 4.24% (previous year 13.61%) against PBIT 12.38%(previous
year 18.26%). Further due to change in the processes adopted for
enrollment and verification of dtizen by the Government, has resulted
into low production levels and revenue.
Management Discussion and Analysis Report:
Management''s Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review,
as stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock
Exchanges forms part of this Annual Report.
Corporate Governance:
The Report on Corporate Governance as stipulated under Clause 49 of the
Listing Agreement forms part of the Annual Report. A certificate from
the Auditors of the Company regarding compliance of the conditions of
Corporate Governance as stipulated under the said Clause 49 also forms
part of this Annual Report.
Secretarial Audit Report
As a measure of good corporate governance practice, the Company has
appointed M/s C.V. Reddy K & Assodates, Practicing Company Secretaries
to conduct Secretarial Audit of the records and documents of the
Company. The Secretarial Audit Report for the Finandal Year ended 31st
March, 2013 forms part of this Annual Report.
Listing of Shares on Stock Exchanges:
The Equity Shares of your Company are listed on the Bombay Stock
Exchange Limited and Bangalore Stock Exchange Limited. The Annual
listing fee has been paid up to date.
Fixed Deposits:
In terms of the provisions of Section 58A of the Companies Act, 1956
and the rules made there under, the Company has accepted public fixed
deposits during the year 2011-12 and continued to hold the same during
the year 2012-13. There are no outstanding deposits as at the end of
the fin anal year 2012-2013.
Directors:
As per the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Articles of
Assodation of the Company, Dr. T.V.Lakshmi and Sri T. Bapaiah Chowdary,
Directors are liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual
General Meeting and being eligible offered themselves for
reappointment. The brief particulars of respective persons are given in
the Annexure to the Notice of this Annual General Meeting. The Board
recommends their re-appointment as Directors of the Company.
Auditors:
The Statutory Auditors of the Company M/s. Narven Assodates, Chartered
Accountants, retire at the conclusion of the 19th Annual General
Meeting and have confirmed their eligibility and willingness to accept
the office of Statutory Auditors, if reappointed. Your Board of
Directors have recommended their reappointment, based on the
recommendation of the Audit Committee to the members for their approval
at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting of the Company, to hold
office from the conclusion of the 19th Annual General Meeting up to the
conclusion of the 20th Annual General Meeting.
Conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange
earnings and outgo:
The Particulars with respect to Conservation of energy, Technology
observation and Foreign Exchange earnings and outgo as per Section
217(1) (e) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the Companies
(Disclosure of Particulars) Rules, 1988 are given below:
Conservation of energy: The operations of the Company are not energy
intensive and every effort has been made to ensure the optimal use of
energy, avoid waste and conserve energy by using energy effident
computers and equipment with latest technologies.
Technology absorption: Your Company is constantly upgrading its
technological excellence with emerging technologies.
Particulars of Employees:
Statement of particulars of employees pursuant to the provisions of
section 217 (2A) (a) of the Companies Act, 1956.
(Rs. in lakhs)
Name Designa- Qualifi- Age Date of Experience Gross
tion cation (Years) Joining (Years) Remune-
ration
Including
Commission
T.Gopi
chand V.C. &
M.D. M. Tech 54 01.09.1995 31 87.96
C.S.Ravi
ndran C.E.O. BE 56 01.07.2010 32 60.09
Name previous Employment
T.Gopichand Electronic corporation of
India Limited
C.S.Ravindran Bartronics India Limited
Directors'' Responsibility Statement:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act,
1956, your Directors confirm as under:
- in the preparation of the accounts for the finandal year ended 31st
March, 2013 the applicable accounting standards have been followed
along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
- we have selected such accounting polides 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 as at 31st March, 2013 and of the profit of the Company for
the year ended on that date;
- we have taken proper and suffident care for the maintenance of
adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the
Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for
preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities and;
- the accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2013 have been prepared
on a going concern basis.
Acknowledgment:
Your Directors place on record their sincere approbation and thanks for
the valuable cooperation and support received from the employees of the
Company at all levels, Company''s Bankers, Finandal Institutions,
Central and State Government Authorities, Electronic Corporation of
India Limited and other Government Agendes, clients, consultants,
suppliers, and Members of the Company and look forward for the same in
greater measure in the coming years.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Sd/- Sd/-
Place: Hyderabad (T. Gopichand) (K Rama Rao)
Date: 02.08.2013 Vice Chairman and
Managing Director Whole time Director
Mar 31, 2011
Dear Shareholders,
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the Seventeenth Annual
Report and the audited accounts of the company for the year ended 31 st
March 2011 together with Auditors' report thereon.
a) Financial Results:
(Rs. In Lakhs)
PARTICULARS Year Ended 31.03.2011 Year Ended 31.03.2010
Gross Income 12,637.65 10,575.96
Expenditure 10,692.25 8,703.81
Profit before
interest, deprecation
& tax 1,945.40 1,872.15
Less: Interest
(Financial Cost) 200.05 156.06
Profit before
depreciation & tax 1,745.35 1,716.09
Less: Depreciation 275.44 249.27
Profit before tax 1,469.91 1,466.82
Less: Provision
for tax Current year 529.58 517.60
Deferred tax (68.17) 461.42 (16.73) 500.87
Profit after tax 1,008.49 965.95
Add: Balance brought
forward from
Previous Year 1380.38 1124.83
Add/(Less): Excess Tax
Provision of
Earlier years (24.50) 1,355.88 9.17 1,134.00
Profit available for
distribution 2,364.37 2,099.95
Less: Transferred to
General Reserve 500.00 500.00
Proposed Dividend @ 20% 250.24 187.68
(Previous Year 15%)
Tax on distributable profits 40.59 790.83 31.89 719.57
Balance Carried to
Balance Sheet 1,573.54 1,380.38
b) Dividend:
Your Directors are pleased to recommend a dividend of 20% absorbing a
sum of Rs.290.83 Lakhs including the tax on distributable profits.
c) Performance of the Company:
The Company achieved a turnover of Rs.12, 637.65 Lakhs during the year
and earned a net profit after tax of Rs.1,008.49 Lakhs. During the
year the authorised capital of the Company is increesed from Rs.15
crores to Rs. 25 crores.
During the current year your company has added following three new
business segments AADHAR, NPR (National Population Register) and SWAN
(State Wide Area Network). Collectively they account for a healthy
order book on hand of 870 crores to be executed over next three years.
During the current year your company got empanelled with Unique
Identification Authority of India, as T2 F4 agency. Under this award of
order, your Company is entitled to enroll about 5 crore citizens per
year. Central government has planned to cover the entire Indian
population of 120 crores in about 4 years with coverage of 10 lakhs
population per day.
During the year your Company became a preferred partner in India to
integrate and sell the Biometric devices of L1 Identity Solutions Inc,
USA. This gives an added advantage to integrated division of your
company in addressing the Business opportunities in NPR and AADHAAR.
Your company firmly believes that in bringing new customers and adding
value to the existing relationships (with our current customers) will
only help in getting additional business opportunities for your
company. During the year the client base of your Company has increased
from 21 to 30.
During the current year your company has acquired the following
certifications which brings in the required pre qualifications and
delivery of quality services in managing and implementing UIDAI
(AADHAAR), NPR and other e-governance projects.
- Information Security Management System - ISO 27001:2005 for Software
development, IT Enabled Services and IT Infrastructure management.
- Information Technology Service Management System: ISO 20000:2005 for
Software development, IT enabled Services and It Infrastructure
Management.
- Enhanced the ISO 9001: 2008 quality management system with
enrollment, data capturing, De-Duplication and supply 6? maintenance of
Biometric devices.
- Provisional STQC certificate for the supply and delivery of L1
Identity Solutions Inc, USA Biometric devices for UIDAI projects.
Future Opportunities:
E-governance in India is steadily evolving from basic digitization of
government data and processes to actually facilitating delivery of
various citizen services on-line. A common vision and strategy is being
deliberated and firmed up across all levels of government central,
state and local bodies. This approach has huge potential in garnering
cost savings, increased transparency, and presenting a seamless view of
government to citizens.
A well connected citizen to government ecosystem has huge potential for
both the partners. Citizens will continue to enjoy speedy, transparent
and convenient services, whilst the government gets increasingly
integrated into the community welfare and more importantly is in a
position to focus real time on reallocation of resources where they are
needed the most. A social transformation happens when citizens are
empowered to help themselves in dealing with various government
segments, saving time and money for all concerned and elevating overall
levels of satisfaction for common man.
Your company has pioneered many a prestigious project in this domain of
e-governance for various government agencies at the state and central
level. The company today is standing on the threshold of contributing
meaningfully to the National e-Governance mission. It has ambitions and
plans in further designing creative solutions across a wide spectrum of
industries for the dual benefit of citizens and the government, once
the basic citizen identification biometric infrastructure is in place.
Your company continues to invest in the core e-governance solution
capabilities to address this potential market of Rs 60,000 Crore in the
next 5 years.
As your Company enters a key strategic period in its evolution, the
years ahead will be marked by growth in revenue and profits, whilst
further strengthening our focus on customers and delivery.
d) Management Discussion and Analysis Report:
As per the requirements of Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the
Stock Exchanges, a separate Management's discussion and Analysis Report
is enclosed as Annexure - I to the Directors' Report.
e) Corporate Governance:
As per the requirements of Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the
Stock Exchanges, a separate report on Corporate Governance along with
the certificate issued by the Company's Statutory Auditors M/s Narven
Associates, Chartered Accountants thereupon is given as Annexure - II
to the Directors' Report.
f) Listing of Shares in Stock Exchanges:
At present the Equity Shares of your Company are traded under permitted
Securities on the Bombay Stock Exchange Limited and listed on Bangalore
Stock Exchange Limited. The listing fee was paid up to date.
g) Fixed Deposits:
The Company has accepted Rs.101.00 Lakhs as fixed deposits during the
year to which the provisions of Section 58A of the Companies Act, 1956
apply. There are no overdue deposits as at the end of the financial
year 2010-2011.
h) Directors:
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, and the
Articles of Association of the Company, Sri K.Rama Rao, Director and
Sri.D.Seetharamaiah, Director will be retiring at this annual general
meeting and being eligible offer themselves for reappointment. Sri
M.V.S.R. Prasad is inducted as an Additional Director on 14.07.2011.
During the year on the recommendation of the Remunuration Committee,
Board of Directors had recommended to the share holders for the
re-appointent of Sri T. Gopichand, Sri N.V.V. Prasad and Sri K. Ramarao
with Reumunaration.
i) Auditors:
M/s. NARVEN ASSOCIATES, Chartered Accountants retire at the ensuing
Annual General Meeting, and are eligible for reappointment. They have
furnished the requisite certificate to the effect that their
reappointment, if made, would be in accordance with section 224 (1B) of
the Companies Act 1956.
j) Particulars of Employees:
Statement of particulars of employees pursuant to the provisions of
section 217 (2A) of the Companies Act, 1956.
Name Designation Qualifica- Age Date of
tion (Years) Joining
T.Gopichand V.C&M.D. M.Tech 52 01.09.1995
NVVPrasad E.D. B.Tech 51 01.12.1999
C.S.Ravindran C.E.O. BE 55 01.07.2010
Name Experience Gross Remuneration Previous
(Years) Including Commission Employment
T.Gopichand 29 6,675,102 Electronic
Corporation of
India Limited
N V V Prasad 28 3,793,221 Taraka Prabhu
Publishers Pvt.
Ltd.
C.S.Ravindran 30 4,505,460 Bartronics India
Limited
k) Conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange
earnings/out goings:
The particulars as required U/S 217(1) (e) of the Companies Act, 1956,
read with the Companies (Disclosure of particulars in the report of the
Board of Directors) Rules 1988 are:
1. Conservation of energy.- The Company does trading of various kinds
of computer items and provides IT enabled services and does not use any
energy. The electricity power consumption under LT is minimal hence the
Company is not an energy intensive unit. However, the Company installed
power efficient transformers and UPS systems to save the power cost.
2. Technology absorption, adaptation & innovation: The Company has not
imported any technology.
3. Foreign Exchange Earnings and outgo:
i. Earnings in Foreign Currency (FOB): NIL
ii. Expenditure in Foreign Currency (OF):
Particulars Current Year (Rs.) Previous Year (Rs.)
Capital Contracts 19,806,300 Nil
Trading goods 3,133,200 Nil
Travelling 511,352 Nil
Total 23,450,852 NIL
iii. Value of Imports on OF Basis In Respect of
Particulars Current Year (Rs.) Previous Year (Rs.)
Traded goods 115,015,501 Nil
Capital goods 39,855,066 Nil
Total 154,870,567 NIL
iv. Foreign Currency outflow in respect of advance given for
Professional Service of Rs.613,212/-.
l) Internal Control Systems:
Your Company has a well defined and documented Internal Control Systems
which is adequately monitored.
m) Directors' Responsibility Statement:
Pursuant to the requirement under section 217(2AA) of the Companies
Act, 1956, with respect to Directors' Responsibility Statement, it is
hereby confirmed:
a. That in the preparation of the accounts for the financial year
ended 31st March, 2011 the applicable accounting standards have been
followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
b. That the directors have selected such accounting policies and
applied them consistently and made adjustments 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;
c. That the directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of
the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities;
d. That the directors have prepared the accounts for the financial
year ended 31st March, 2011 on a going concern basis.
n) Acknowledgment:
Your directors thank the clients, vendors, investors and bankers for
their continued support. Your directors place on record their
appreciation of the contribution made by the employees at all levels.
Your directors thank the Government of India, State Governments,
Electronic Corporation of India Limited and Other Government Agencies
for their support during the year and look forward to their patronized
support.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Sd/- Sd/-
(T. Gopichand) (N.V.V. Prasad)
Vice Chairman and Managing Director Executive Director
Place: Hyderabad
Date : 14.07.2011
Mar 31, 2010
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the Sixteenth Annual Report
and the audited accounts of the company for the year ended 31st March,
2010-together with Auditorsreport thereon.
a) Financial Results:
(Rs. In Lakhs)
"PARTICULARS Year Ended 31.03.2010 Year Ended 31.03.2009
Gross Income . 10,575.96 8,214.43
Expenditure 8,703.81 6,054.81
Profit before interest,
deprecation & tax 1,872.15 2,159.62
Less: Interest
(Financial Cost) 156.06 216.21
Profit before
depreciation & tax 1,716.09 1,943.41
Less: Depreciation 249.27 266.44
Profit before tax 1,466.82 1,676.97
Less: Provision
for tax Current
year 517.60 612.87
Deferred tax (16.73) 6.89
Fringe Benefit tax - 500.87 8.41 628.17
Profit after tax 965.95 1,048.80
Add: Balance
brought
forward from
Previous Year 1124.83 868.78
Add/(Less): Excess
Tax Provision of
Earlier years 9.17 1,134.00 00.02 868.80
Profit available
for distribution . 2,099.95 1,917.60
Less: Transferred
to General Reserve 500.00 500.00
Proposed
Dividend @15% 187.68 250.24
(Previous Year 20%)
Tax on distri-
butable profits 31.89 719.57 42.53 792.77
Balance Carried
to Balance Sheet 1,380.38 1,124.83
b) Dividend:
Your Directors are pleased to. recommend a dividendof 15% absorbing a
sum of Rs.219.57 Lakhs including the tax on distributable profits.
c) Performance of the Company:
The Company achieved a turnover of Rs.10575.96 Lakhs during the year
and earned a net profit after tax of Rs.965.95 Lakhs.
d) Listing of Shares in Stock Exchanges:
At present the Equity Shares of your Company are traded under permitted
Securities on the Bombay Stock Exchange Limited and listed on Bangalore
Stock Exchange Limited. The listing fee was paid up to date.
e) Fixed Deposits:
The Company has not received any fixed deposits during the year to
which the provisions of Section 58A of theCompanies Act, 1956 apply.
There are no deposits outstanding as at the end of the financial year.
f) Directors:
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, and the
Articles of Association of the Company, Dr. Smt. T.V.Lakshmi,
Director, Sri.T.Bapaiah Chowdary, Director and Smt. T.Pavana Devi,
Director, will beretiring at this annual general meeting and being
eligible offer themselves for reappointment.
g) Auditors:
M/s. NARVEN ASSOCIATES, Chartered Accountants retire at the ensuing
Annual General Meeting, and are eligible for reappointment. They have
furnished the requisite certificate to the effect that their
reappointment, if made,iwould be in accordance with section 224 (1B) of
the Companies Act 1956.
h) Particulars of Employees:
Statement of particulars of employees pursuant to the provisions of
section 217 (2A) of the Companies Act, 1956.
Name Designation Qualification Age Date of
(Years) Joining
T.Gopichand Vice Chairman and M.Tech 51 01.09.1995
Managing Director
NVVPrasad Executive Director B.Tech 50 01.12.1999
Name Experience Gross Previous
Employment
(Years) Remuneration
Including
Commission
T.Gopichand 28 8,257,294 Electronic
Corporation of
India Limited
NVVPrasad 27 4,635,941 Taraka Prabhu
Publishers
Pvt.Ltd.
i) Conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange
earnings/out goings:
The particulars as required U/S 217(1) (e) of the Companies Act, 1956,
read with theCompanies (Disclosure of particulars in the report of the
Board of Directors) Rules 1988 are:
1. Conservation of energy: The Company does trading of various kinds
of computer items and provide IT enabled services and does not use any
energy. The electricity power consumption under LT is minimal hence the
Company is not an energy intensive unit. However, the Company installed
power efficient transformers and UPS systems to save the power cost. û
2. Technology absorption, adaptation & innovation: The Company has not
imported any technology. 3. Foreign Exchange Earnings and outgo:
1. Earnings in Foreign Currency (FOB):
Particulars Current Year (Rs.) Previous Year (Rs.)
Software
Development/
Services NIL 903000
Total NIL 903000
2. Expenditure in Foreign Currency (CIF): Nil (Previous Year Nil).
j) Directors Responsibility Statement:
Pursuant to the requirement under section 217(2AA) of the Companies
Act, 1956, with respect to Directors Responsibility Statement, it is
hereby confirmed:
a. That in the preparation of the accounts for the financial year ended
,31st March, 2010 the applicable accounting standards have been
followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
b. - That the directors have selected such accounting policies and
applied them consistently and made adjustments
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 ;
c. That the directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of
the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities;
d. That the directors have prepared the accounts for the financial
year ended 315 March, 20!0 on a going concern basis.
k) Acknowledgment:
Your directors thank the shareholders, clients, vendors, investors and
bankers for their continued support. Your directors , place on record
their appreciation of the contribution made by the employees at all
levels. Your directors thank the Government of India, State
Governments, Electronic Corporation of India Limited and Other
Government Agencies for their support during the year and look forward
to their patronized support.
For and on behalf of the
Board of Directors
Sd/- Sd/-
Place: Hyderabad (T. Gopichand) (N.V.V.Prasad)
Date; 09.08.2010 Vice Chairman and
Managing Director Executive Director
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