Mar 31, 2014
The Members,
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the Annual Report of your
company, together with the Audited Accounts for the year ended March
31,2014.
(Rupees Million)
Financial Results 2013-14 2012-13
Turnover 3048.93 5803.73
(Loss ) / Profit before interest, (1212.92) 424.29
depreciation, amortization and
tax
Less Finance cost 393.37 302.12
Less Depreciation and 104.29 112.04
amortization
Less provision for taxation NIL 2.00
(Loss) / profit after taxation for (1710.58) 8.13
the year carried to balance
sheet
The Directors'' Report and financial statements have been prepared on
basis similar to last year in view of clarification vide circular
number 08/2014 dated 04/04/2014 issued by Ministry of Corporate
Affairs.
DIVIDEND
In view of the loss for the year, your Directors are unable to
recommend any dividend for the year ended March 31,2014.
PERFORMANCE OF THE COMPANY
The year under review continued to be tough and challenging. The
turnover of the Company slumped from Rs.5804 million to Rs. 3049
million. The profitability of the operations was seriously affected by
closure of few major contracts, increased finance cost coupled with
inadequate bank facilities consequent to recall of facilities by
Consortium banks.
The outstanding overdue payments and receivables in all segments of
activities of the company has led to severe liquidity crunch. As a
result, company is not in a position to honour its commitment to
lenders / creditors.
The Company is making all out efforts to realize overdue accounts and
retention monies. Further, discussion with prospective investor is
under progress and if successful, significant funds would be infused
into the company to revive the operations and restart the fabrication
unit. The Management is confident of continuing business atleast at the
same level as in previous year. Taking into account, the achievable
business plan and anticipated inflow of funds, the financial accounts
have been presented on principles applicable to going concern.
In view of low profitability of electrical contracts, your company is
shifting its focus more towards mechanical erection contracts.
The MDA Report attached hereto covers operational jobs of various
verticals viz Erection, EPC Mechanical, EPC Electrical and overhauling
and Maintenance Service division besides Fabrication unit.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
The consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in terms of
Accounting Standards and Listing Agreements includes accounts of
subsidiary and step down subsidiaries.
DIRECTORS
The Company has, pursuant to the provisions of Clause 49 of the Listing
Agreements entered into with Stock Exchanges, appointed Mr. M.S. Reddy
as Independent Director of the Company. The Company has received
declarations from the said independent Director of the Company
confirming that he meets the criteria of independence as prescribed
both under sub-section (6) of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013
and under the said Clause 49. In accordance with the provisions of
Section 149(4) and proviso to Section 152(5) of the Companies Act,
2013, this Director is being appointed as Independent Director to hold
office as per his tenure of appointment mentioned in the Notice of the
forthcoming Annual General Meeting of the Company.
Ms. Tushita Patel was appointed as an Additional Director w.e.f.
November 19, 2014 and will hold office till ensuing Annual General
Meeting. Company has received notice from member for proposing her
appointment as Director at ensuing Annual General Meeting.
A brief resume of the Directors proposed to be appointed/re-appointed
is given in the Annexure to the Notice.
Mr. B.K. Agarwal, Mr. B. Viswanath resigned w.e.f. 3rd October, 2013
and 5th October, 2013.
Mr. N. Srinivasan, Mr. A. Harish Bhat and Mr. S.D. Lalla resigned
w.e.f. 11th November, 2013, 13th November, 2013 and 19th November, 2013
respectively.
Mr. Mulraj Mody and Mr. Alfred Tuinman, Executive Director (Commercial)
resigned w.e.f. 12th March, 2014 and 3 April, 2014.
AUDITORS
M/s. V.P. Mehta & Company, Chartered Accountants retire as Auditors of
the Company at the conclusion of the forthcoming Annual General Meeting
and are eligible for re-appointment. In terms of the provisions
contained in the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Audit and
Auditors) Rules, 2014 the appointment of Statutory Auditors is proposed
for a period of three financial years commencing 2014-2015 to hold
office from the conclusion of this Forty Third Annual General Meeting
till the conclusion of Forty Sixth Annual General Meeting. Their
appointment during the aforesaid term of three financial years shall be
subject to ratification by the Members at subsequent Annual General
Meetings.
AUDITORS'' REPORT
With regard to the observations of the Statutory Auditors in their
Audit Report, the relevant notes in "Notes to Accounts" are
self-explanatory besides observations in the Directors'' Report supra.
LISTING OF SHARES OF THE COMPANY
The Equity shares of your Company are presently listed on BSE Limited
(BSE) and National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE), Mumbai. The
Listing fees for the year 2014-15 have been paid to both these stock
exchanges.
DEPOSITORY SYSTEM
The trading in the equity shares of your Company is under compulsory
dematerialization mode. As on March 31, 2014 equity shares representing
88.58% of the equity share capital are in dematerialized form. As the
depository system offers numerous advantages, members are requested to
take advantage of the same and avail of the facility of
dematerialization of your Company''s shares.
SECRETARIAL AUDIT
The Board has appointed M/s. Shekhar Ghatpande & Company practicing
Company Secretary to carry out the secretarial audit for the financial
year 2014-2015 as required under the Companies Act and Listing
Agreement.
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
During the year under review, relations with the Unions / employees has
remained cordial. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The information as required to be provided in terms of Section 217
(2-A) of the Companies Act, 1956, read with the Companies (particulars
of employees) Rules, 1975, is enclosed.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Pursuant to Clause 49 of the listing agreement with the stock
exchanges, Management Discussion and Analysis Report is annexed and
forms an integral part of the Annual Report.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
A report on Corporate Governance is annexed separately as part of this
Annual Report alongwith a certificate of compliance from the Statutory
Auditors of the Company.
FIXED DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted any deposits from the public during the
year under review. DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, the Directors
state that:
(i) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable
accounting standards have been followed along with the proper
explanation relating to material departures, if any;
(ii) Accounting policies have been selected and applied consistently
and judgments & estimates made are reasonable and prudent so as to give
a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at the
end of the financial year and of the Loss for the year;
(iii) Proper and sufficient care has been taken 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;
(iv) The annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis
for reasons explained earlier in this report.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors place on record their sincere appreciation for the
continued support from banks and financial institutions, shareholders,
customers, suppliers, the group companies, business associates and
employees.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
J.K. SARDANA
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Place : Chennai
Date : November 19, 2014
Mar 31, 2013
To The Members,
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the Annual Report of your
company, together with the Audited Accounts for the year ended March
31, 2013.
(Rs.Million)
Financial Results 2012-13 2011-12
Turnover 5803.73 5318.43
Earnings before Interest, Depreciation
& Amortisation and Tax 424.29 419.75
Less: Finance Cost 302.12 204.00
Less: Depreciation and Amortisation 112.04 90.92
Less: Provision for Taxation 2.00 91.50
Proft after taxation for the year
carried to Balance Sheet 8.13 33.33
DIVIDEND
With a view to conserve resources for working capital, your Directors
do not recommend any dividend for the year ended March 31, 2013.
PERFORMANCE OF THE COMPANY
Despite the adversities at the economic front in India, company has
recorded turnover of Rs. 5804 million as compared to Rs. 5318 million in
the previous year. The year under review was very challenging and tough
amongst the adverse economic conditions faced by infrastructure and
power sector.
The Management Discussion and Analysis report attached hereto
comprehensively covers operational jobs of various verticals viz.
Erection, EPC Mechanical, EPC Electrical and Overhauling & maintenance
services divisions besides Fabrication unit.
The proftability of the Company''s operations was seriously affected by
rising inputs and labour costs coupled with sluggish pace of execution
resulting in lower fxed cost absorption besides challenging fnancial
management. The outstanding overdue payments and receivables in all
segments of activities of the Company has led to liquidity crunch and
paucity of working capital. The Board of Directors expect operating
team headed by the Managing Director and the Executive Director
(Commercial) to seriously address the problems, put in place strategies
to manage the situation and improve turnover and profitability of the
Company going forward.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
In accordance with the General Circular issued by the Ministry of
Corporate Affairs, Government of India, the Balance Sheet, Statement of
Profit and Loss and other documents of the subsidiary companies viz. UB
Infrastructure Limited, Bhopal-Berasia-Sironj Highway private Limited
and Sendhwa Khetia Road Development Company Private Limited are not
being attached with the Balance Sheet of the Company.
However, Annual Accounts of the Subsidiary Companies and the related
information will be made available to the Members of the Company upon
request. The Annual Accounts of the Subsidiary Companies will also be
kept open for inspection by any Member at the Registered Offce of the
Company during business hours on any working day.
The consolidated Financial Statements prepared in terms of Accounting
Standards and Listing Agreements include fnancial information of the
Subsidiaries. Further, financial details of the Subsidiaries have been
furnished separately forming part of the Annual Report.
DIRECTORS
Mr.J.K.Sardana was re-appointed as Managing Director of the Company for
a period of two years with effect from May 30, 2013. The re-appointment
and remuneration of Mr.J.K.Sardana, as Managing Director are subject to
approval of the Members at this Annual General Meeting.
Mr. Alfred Tuinman and Mr. Mulraj Mody were co-opted as an Additional
Directors with effect from June 13, 2013 and August 13, 2013
respectively. The Board appointed Mr. Alfred Tuinman as Executive
Director (Commercial) without remuneration for a period of two years
with effect from June 13, 2013 subject to approval of the Members at
this Annual General Meeting.
Mr.K.K.Rai, Director resigned from the Board with effect from June 10,
2013. The Board places on record its appreciation of the contribution
made during his tenure as a Director of the Company.
Mr.A.Harish Bhat and Mr.B.KAgarwal, Directors retire by rotation at
this Annual General Meeting and being eligible offer themselves for re-
appointment.
LISTING OF SHARES OF THE COMPANY
The Equity shares of your Company are presently listed on BSE Limited
(BSE) and National Stock
Exchange of India Limited (NSE), Mumbai. The Listing fees for the year
2013-14 have been paid to both these stock exchanges.
DEPOSITORY SYSTEM
The trading in the equity shares of your Company is under compulsory
dematerialisation mode. As on August 09, 2013 equity shares
representing 88.48% of the equity share capital are in dematerialised
form. As the depository system offers numerous advantages, members are
requested to take advantage of the same and avail of the facility of
dematerialisation of your Company''s shares.
AUDITORS
M/s. V. p. Mehta & Company, your Company''s Statutory Auditors, are
eligible for re-appointment at this Annual General Meeting and it is
necessary to fix their remuneration.
AUDITORS'' REPORT
With regard to the observations of the Statutory Auditors in their
Audit Report, the relevant notes in ÂNotes to Accounts" are
self-explanatory.
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
During the year under review, relations with the Unions / employees has
remained cordial.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The information as required to be provided in terms of Section 217
(2-A) of the Companies Act, 1956, read with the Companies (particulars
of employees) Rules, 1975, is enclosed.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Pursuant to Clause 49 of the listing agreement with the stock
exchanges, Management Discussion and Analysis Report is annexed and
forms an integral part of the Annual Report.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
A report on Corporate Governance is annexed separately as part of this
Annual Report alongwith a certifcate of compliance from the Statutory
Auditors of the Company.
FIXED DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted any deposits from the public during the
year under review.
DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, the Directors
state that:
(i) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable
accounting standards have been followed along with the proper
explanation relating to material departures, if any;
(ii) Accounting policies have been selected and applied consistently
and judgments & estimates made are reasonable and prudent so as to give
a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at the
end of the fnancial year and of the profit for the year;
(iii) Proper and sufficient care has been taken 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;
(iv) The annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors place on record their sincere appreciation for the
continued support from banks and financial institutions, shareholders,
customers, suppliers, the group companies, business associates and
employees.
For and on behalf of the
Board of Directors
S.D.LALLA
CHAIRMAN
Mumbai August 13, 2013
Mar 31, 2012
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the Annual Report of your
company, together with the Audited Accounts for the year ended March
31, 2012.
(Rupees in Millions)
Financial Results 2011-12 2010-11
Turnover 5318.43 6108.05
Earnings before Interest, Depreciation
& Amortisation and Tax 419.75 581.97
Less: Finance Cost 204.00 143.43
Less: Depreciation and Amortization 90.92 61.90
Less: Provision for Taxation 91.50 112.11
Profit after taxation for the year 33.33 264.53
Profit Brought forward from the previous year 420.14 155.61
Balance carried to Balance Sheet 453.47 420.14
DIVIDEND
With a view to conserve resources for working capital, your Directors
do not recommend any dividend for the year ended March 31, 2012.
PERFORMANCE OF THE COMPANY
During the year under review, the company recorded a turnover of ' 5318
Million as compared to ' 6108 Million of the previous year. The
profitability was lower due to adverse economic condition faced by
infrastructure sector, competitive pressures, higher operating and
finance cost. The funds requirements of the company have increased
mainly due to the longer working capital cycle caused by delay in
realizing the receivables with consequent delay in honoring the
commitments to lenders.
The company has successfully completed installation of Fabrication shop
at Chhattisgarh and trial production has commenced in July, 2012. We
are awaiting the last statutory permission which we are hopeful of
receiving shortly.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
In accordance with the General Circular issued by the Ministry of
Corporate Affairs, Government of India, the Balance Sheet, Profit and
Loss Account and other documents of the subsidiary companies viz. UB
Infrastructure Limited, Bhopal-Berasia- Sironj Highway private Limited
and Sendhwa Khetia Road Development Company private Limited are not
being attached with the Balance Sheet of the Company.
However, Annual Accounts of the Subsidiary Companies and the related
information will be made available to the Members of the Company upon
request. The Annual Accounts of the Subsidiary Companies will also be
kept open for inspection by any Member at the Registered Office of the
Company during business hours on any working day.
The consolidated Financial Statements prepared in terms of Accounting
Standards and Listing Agreements include financial information of the
Subsidiaries. Further, financial details of the
Subsidiaries have been furnished separately forming part of the Annual
Report.
DIRECTORS
Mr.A.Harish Bhat was appointed as an Additional Director on September
16, 2011 pursuant to the provisions of Section 260 of the Companies
Act, 1956 and will hold office up to the date of this Annual General
Meeting. A notice in writing has been received from a member signifying
his intention to propose the appointment of Mr.A.Harish Bhat as a
Director at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Ms.Nandini Verma resigned as a director with effect from August 21,
2012. The Board wishes to place on record its appreciation for the
contribution made during her tenure as a Director of your Company.
Mr.K.K.Rai and Mr.N.Srinivasan retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual
General Meeting and being eligible, offer themselves for re-
appointment.
LISTING OF SHARES OF THE COMPANY
The Equity shares of your Company are presently listed on BSE Limited
(BSE) and National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE), Mumbai. The
Listing fees for the year 2012-13 have been paid to both these stock
exchanges.
DEPOSITORY SYSTEM
The trading in the equity shares of your Company is under compulsory
dematerialization mode. As on August 17, 2012 equity shares
representing 88.35% of the equity share capital are in dematerialised
form. As the depository system offers numerous advantages, members are
requested to take advantage of the same and avail of the facility of
dematerialization of your CompanyÃs shares.
AUDITORS
M/s. V. P. Mehta & Company, your CompanyÃs Statutory Auditors, are
eligible for re-appointment at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and
it is necessary to fix their remuneration.
AUDITORSÃ REPORT
With regard to the observations of the Auditors in their Audit Report,
the relevant notes in ÃNotes to Accountsà are self explanatory and
need no further explanation / comments.
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
During the year under review, relations with the Unions / employees
remained cordial at all locations of the Company.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The information as required to be provided in terms of Section 217
(2-A) of the Companies Act, 1956, read with the Companies (particulars
of employees) Rules, 1975, is enclosed.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO ETC.
The provisions of Section 217(1) (e) of the Companies act, 1956
relating to conservation of energy and technology absorption do not
apply to this Company, as no manufacturing activity was carried out
during the financial year. The particulars regarding foreign exchange
earnings and expenditure are annexed as item. No. 35 and 34 in the
Notes to Accounts. During the year under review, the Company did not
incur any expenditure on Research and Development.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Pursuant to Clause 49 of the listing agreement with the stock
exchanges, Management Discussion and Analysis Report is annexed and
forms an integral part of the Annual Report.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
A report on Corporate Governance is annexed separately as part of this
Annual Report along with a certificate of compliance from the Statutory
Auditors of the Company. Necessary requirements of obtaining
certifications / declarations in terms of Clause 49 have been complied
with.
FIXED DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted any deposits from the public during the
year under review.
DIRECTORSÃ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, the Directors
state that:
(i) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable
accounting standards have been followed along with the proper
explanation relating to material departures, if any;
(ii) Accounting policies have been selected and applied consistently
and judgments & estimates made are reasonable and prudent so as to give
a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at the
end of
the financial year and of the profit for the year;
(iii) Proper and sufficient care has been taken 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;
(iv) The annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors place on record their sincere appreciation for the
continued support from shareholders, customers, suppliers, banks and
financial institutions, the group companies, business associates and
employees.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
S.D.LALLA
CHAIRMAN
Mumbai
August 24, 2012
Mar 31, 2011
The Members,
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the Annual Report of your
company, together with the Audited Accounts for the year ended March
31, 2011.
The financial statements have been presented in the abridged format.
However, the Company shall supply the complete and full Balance Sheet
(unabridged accounts) to any shareholder, on receipt of written
request. The unabridged accounts will also be available for inspection
at the registered office of the Company as well as at the place of
Annual General Meeting on the date of the meeting.
(Rupees in Millions)
Financial Results 2010-11 2009-10
Turnover 6108.05 5267.98
Earning before Interest, Depreciation 578.56 520.73
and Tax
Interest (143.43) (81.60)
Depreciation (58.49) (37.54)
Provision for Taxation (112.11) (94.78)
Profit after taxation for the year 264.53 306.81
Profit / (Loss) Brought forward from 155.61 (151.20)
the previous year
Balance carried to Balance Sheet 420.14 155.61
DIVIDEND
With a view to conserve resources for working capital, your Directors
do not recommend any dividend for the year ended March 31, 2011.
PERFORMANCE OF THE COMPANY
During the year under review, the turnover of the company has increased
to Rs. 6108 Million from Rs. 5268 Million in the previous year.
However, interest burden coupled with higher depreciation pulled
Company's Net Profits down.
Despite intense competition in the domestic Transmission & Distribution
business your Company ended the year with healthy order book of Rs.
11,867 Million as compared to Rs. 8482 million in the previous year
recording an increase of 39.91%.
The government has huge investment plans in power segment with
100,000mw of new generation capacities planned for next 5 years. Power
generation as well as Transmission & Distribution segments is major
market segment for your company.
Your Company is in process of construction of fabrication unit in
Chhattisgarh State Industrial Development Corporation Industrial Area,
Chhattisgarh and commercial production is expected to commence by end
of the current financial year.
Considering huge potential for prefabricated steel structures in the
fast growing infrastructure and with increased expenditure on
infrastructure and power by the Government of India, opportunities are
available for further growth.
Barring unforeseen circumstances, your Directors expect better
prospects for the company in the current financial year.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
UB Infrastructure Limited, wholly owned subsidiary of your company has
formed two Joint Venture Companies (SPV'S) viz "Bhopal-Berasia- Sironj
Highway Private Limited" during the year under review and "Sendhwa
Khetia Road Development Company Private Limited" during the current
year for execution of road projects.
UB Ostan (India) Private Limited Joint venture Company was formed for
manufacture of injection moulds, injection moulding components etc. In
accordance with the general circular issued by the Ministry of
Corporate Affairs, Government of India, the Balance Sheet, Profit and
Loss Account and other documents of the subsidiary companies are not
being attached with the Balance Sheet of the Company. However, Annual
Accounts of the Subsidiary Companies and the related information will
be made available to the Members of the Company upon request. The
Annual Accounts of the Subsidiary Companies will also be kept open for
inspection by any Member at the Registered Office of the Company during
business hours on any working day.
The consolidated Financial Statements prepared in terms of accounting
standards and Listing Agreements includes financial information of the
Subsidiaries. Further, financial details of the Subsidiaries have been
furnished separately forming part of the Annual Report.
DIRECTORS
Mr. B.K Agarwal was appointed as an Additional Director on August 12,
2010 pursuant to the provisions of Section 260 of the Companies Act,
1956 and will hold office up to the date of this Annual General
Meeting. A notice in writing has been received from a member signifying
his intention to propose the appointment of Mr. B.KAgarwal as a
Director at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Mr .B.N. Rath ("Mr. Rath") resigned from the Board with effect from
July 1, 2011. The Board wishes to place on record its appreciation for
the valuable contribution made by Mr. Rath during his tenure as a
Director of your Company.
Mr. S.D. Lalla and Mr. B.Viswanath retire by rotation at the ensuing
Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offer themselves for
re-appointment.
LISTING OF SHARES OF THE COMPANY
The Equity shares of your Company are presently listed on Bombay Stock
Exchange Limited (BSE) and National Stock Exchange of India Limited
(NSE), Mumbai. The Listing fees for the year 2011-12 have been paid to
both these stock exchanges.
DEPOSITORY SYSTEM
The trading in the equity shares of your Company is under compulsory
dematerialization mode. As on July 1, 2011, equity shares representing
87.12 % of the equity share capital are in dematerialized form. As the
depository system offers numerous advantages, members are requested to
take advantage of the same and avail of the facility of
dematerialization of your Company's shares..
AUDITORS
M/s. V. P. Mehta & Company, your Company's Statutory Auditors, are
eligible for re-appointment at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and
it is necessary to fix their remuneration. Branch Auditors for Sudan
and Dubai branches will be appointed in consultation with the Statutory
Auditors.
AUDITORS' REPORT
With regard to the observations of the Auditors in their Audit Report,
the relevant notes in "Notes to Accounts" Schedule L, Note No. 8 is
self explanatory and need no further explanation / comments.
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
During the year under review, relations with the Unions / employees
remained cordial at all locations of the Company.
PARTICUALRS OF EMPLOYEES
No employee of the Company is drawing remuneration in excess of the
limit prescribed under Section 217 (2-A) of the Companies Act, 1956
read with the Companies (particulars of employees) Rules, 1975, as
amended.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY. TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO ETC.
The provisions of Section 217(1) (e) of the Companies act, 1956
relating to conservation of energy and technology absorption do not
apply to this Company, as no manufacturing activity was carried out
during the financial year. The particulars regarding foreign exchange
earnings and expenditure are annexed as item. No. 15 and 14 in the
Notes to Accounts. During the year under review, the Company did not
incur any expenditure on Research and Development.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Pursuant to Clause 49 of the listing agreement with the stock
exchanges, Management Discussion and Analysis Report is annexed and
forms an integral part of the Annual Report.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
A report on Corporate Governance is annexed separately as part of this
Annual Report along with a certificate of compliance from the Statutory
Auditors of the Company. Necessary requirements of obtaining
certifications / declarations in terms of Clause 49 have been complied
with.
FIXED DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted any deposits from the public during the
year under review.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, the Directors
state that:
(i) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable
accounting standards have been followed along with the proper
explanation relating to material departures, if any;
(ii) Accounting policies have been selected and applied consistently
and judgments & estimates made are reasonable and prudent so as to give
a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at the
end of the financial year and of the profit for the year;
(iii) Proper and sufficient care has been taken 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;
(iv) The annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors place on record their sincere appreciation for the
continued support from shareholders, customers, suppliers, banks and
financial institutions, the group companies, business associates and
employees.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
S.D. LALLA
CHAIRMAN
Bangaluru
July 6, 2011
Mar 31, 2010
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the Annual Report of your
company, together with the Audited Accounts for the year ended March
31, 2010.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
(Rs. Million)
Financial Results 2009-10 2008-09*
Turnover 5267.98 4531.06
Profit Before Taxation 401.59 285.16
Provision for Taxation (94.78) (73.79)
Profit after taxation for the year 306.81 211.37
Loss Brought forward from the previous year (151.20) (362.57)
Balance carried to Balance Sheet 155.61 (151.20)
* Previous year figures have been regrouped, wherever necessary.
DIVIDEND
With a view to conserve resources for working capital, your directors
do not recommend any dividend for the year ended March 31, 2010.
PERFORMANCE OF THE COMPANY
During the year under review, the turnover of the company has increased
to Rs.5267.98 Million from Rs.4531.06 Million in the previous year. The
Company has produced an excellent financial results, with profit after
taxation of Rs.306.81 Million. After wiping off of the accumulated
losses of earlier years, the company has carried the balance profit of
Rs. 155.61 Million to the Balance Sheet.
Your company ended the year with healthy order book of Rs.8482 Million
as compared to Rs. 6001 Million in the previous year recording an
increase of 41.34%.
With increased expenditure on infrastructure and power by the
Government of India in recent budget 2010-11, good opportunities are
forthcoming.
Barring exceptional circumstances, your Directors expect better
prospects for the Company in current financial year.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANY
During current financial year, a company under the name and style of
ÃUB Infrastructure Limitedà was incorporated as a wholly owned
subsidiary of the Company to carry on the business in the field of
Infrastructure including construction of roads, highways, bridges etc.
The said Company has plans to commence itÃs operations during the
current financial year.
DIRECTORS
Mr.B.N.Rath was appointed as an Additional Director on October 29, 2009
and in terms of section 260 of the Companies Act, 1956, will hold
office up to the date of this Annual General Meeting. A notice in
writing has been received from a member signifying his intention to
propose the appointment of Mr.B.N.Rath as a Director at the ensuing
Annual General Meeting.
The Board of Directors, at its meeting held on July 2, 2009, had
reappointed Mr.J.K.Sardana as Executive Director of your Company for a
period of 3 years with effect from May 30, 2010 and his terms of
reappointment and remuneration payable with effect from July 1, 2009 to
May 29, 2013 were approved by members at the last Annual General
Meeting held on August 10, 2009. In recognition of his contribution to
the overall growth of your Company, subject to approval of the members
at the ensuing Annual General Meeting, the Board of Directors, at its
meeting held on October 29, 2009, has appointed Mr. Sardana as
ÃManaging Directorà of your Company, pursuant to Section 269, read with
Schedule XIII and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act,
1956, with effect from October 29, 2009 till May 29, 2013 on the same
terms and conditions and remuneration as approved by the members at the
last Annual General Meeting held on August 10, 2009.
Mr. Sudhir Goyal (ÃMr. GoyalÃ) resigned from the Board with effect from
June 16, 2010. The Board wishes to place on record its appreciation for
the valuable contribution made by Mr. Goyal during his tenure as a
Director of your Company.
Mr. S.D. Lalla and Mr. N. Srinivasan retire by rotation at the ensuing
Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offer themselves for
re-appointment.
LISTING OF SHARES OF THE COMPANY
The Equity shares of your Company are presently listed on Bombay Stock
Exchange Limited (BSE) and National Stock Exchange of India Limited
(NSE), Mumbai. The Listing fees for the year 2010-11 have been paid to
both these stock exchanges.
DEPOSITORY SYSTEM
The trading in the equity shares of your Company is under compulsory
dematerialization mode. As on June 18, 2010, equity shares representing
86.44 % of the equity share capital are in dematerialized form. As the
depository system offers numerous advantages, members are requested to
take advantage of the same and avail of the facility of
dematerialization of your CompanyÃs shares.
AUDITORS
M/s. V. P. Mehta & Company, your CompanyÃs Statutory Auditors, are
eligible for re-appointment at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and
it is necessary to fix their remuneration. Branch Auditors for Sudan
and Dubai branches will be appointed in consultation with the Statutory
Auditors.
AUDITORS REPORT
With regard to the observations of the Auditors in their Audit Report,
the relevant notes in ÃNotes to Accountsà Schedule L, Note No. 1 and 9,
are self explanatory and need no further explanation / comments.
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
During the year under review, relations with the Unions / employees
remained cordial at all locations of the Company. The Company has
recruited around 300 skilled manpower during the year.
PARTICUALRS OF EMPLOYEES
Particulars of employees of the Company drawing an aggregate
remuneration in excess of the limits prescribed under Section 217 (2A)
of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the Companies (Particulars of
Employees) Rules, 1975, is annexed.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO ETC.
The provisions of Section 217(1) (e) of the Companies act, 1956
relating to conservation of energy and technology absorption do not
apply to this Company, since it is not engaged in manufacturing
activity. The particulars regarding foreign exchange earnings and
expenditure are annexed as item No. 17 and 16 in the
Notes to Accounts. During the year under review, the Company did not
incur any expenditure on Research and Development.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Pursuant to Clause 49 of the listing agreement with the stock
exchanges, Management discussion and Analysis Report is annexed and
forms an integral part of the Annual Report.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
A report on Corporate Governance is annexed separately as part of this
Annual Report along with a certificate of compliance from a CompanyÃs
Statutory Auditors. Necessary requirements of obtaining certifications
/ declarations in terms of Clause 49 have been complied with.
FIXED DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted any deposits from the public during the
year under review.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, the Directors
state that:
(i) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable
accounting standards have been followed along with the proper
explanation relating to material departures, on the treatment of
notional appreciation in the value of certain fixed assets as general
reserve instead of revaluation reserve and setting off arrears of
deferred tax asset against notional general reserve as explained in
Note No.1 of Schedule L - Notes to Accounts;
(ii) Accounting policies have been selected and applied consistently
and judgments & estimates made are reasonable and prudent so as to give
a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at the
end of the financial year and of the profit for the year;
(iii) Proper and sufficient care has been taken 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;
(iv) The annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis;
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors place on record their sincere appreciation for the
continued support from shareholders, customers, suppliers, banks and
financial institutions, the group companies and other business
associates besides employees.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
S.D.LALLA
CHAIRMAN
Pune
June 24, 2010
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