Mar 31, 2013
To The Members,
The Directors are pleased to submit the 15th Annual Report of the
Company along with the Audited Financial Statements for the financial
year ended March 31, 2013 :
FINANCIAL RESULTS (Rs in Crores)
Standalone Consolidate
2012-13 2011-12 2012-13 2011-12
1 Revenue from
Operations 1,473.80 1.233.17 1.644.61 1.370.52
2 Operating
Expenditure 1.473.71 1.188.73 1.644.61 1.321.52
3 Depreciation &
Amortization 7.78 1.05 8.41 10.51
4.Operartin Profit 0.09 34.39 11.28 47.22
5.Interexpenses 6.93 26.35 6.99 26.77
6.Other Income(net) 27,68 27.26
7 Profit Before Tax 13.05 15.83 21.4 28.24
8 Provision for Tax
9 Profit for the Year 10.55 10.72 18.18
10 Balance B/F from
prev Year 323.81 313.09
11 Balance Carried
to B/S 334.36 323.81 357.88 340.57
Dividend
The Board of Directors has not declared any Dividend for the year in
lieu of the funds required for ongoing operations and also to fund the
expected growth.
Performance
The IT segment has not only maintained turn over of the previous year,
but also improved by 17% in the current year as compared to previous
year. The sales for the year is Rs.1475 crores (Rs.1258 crores in
previous year). It is expected that the growth in this segment will
continue for the forth coming year also.
The profit for the year has been Rs.23.14 crores as compared to
Rs.28.24 crores in the previous year. The Company has ensured a strict
monitoring of the expenditure.
There has been an increase in revenues during the current year by 20%
as compared to the previous year. The challenges faced by the Company
over the past few years have been successfully handled and expect for
improvement in performance and consolidate its resources. Company
adopted various measures which have economized its expenditure without
affecting the business. As the resources are optimized, Company is
confident to improve its position in this area shortly.
Explanation on Auditors'' Observation
i) In respect of a creditor to whom payables amounting to Rs.331.60
crores were under dispute / litigation, the Company has entered into an
agreement for settlement which is under progress as per information and
explanations given to us. Process of settlement is in progress and is
further being expedited.
ii) With respect to FCCB, the Company entered into an agreement with
the Bond Holders to redeem the bonds by issue of Share Warrants on
Preferential basis. However, it is rejected by FIPB. The Company is in
discussions with Bond Holders for a settlement.
Corporate governance report and management discussion and Analysis
statement
A report on Corporate Governance and Management Discussion and Analysis
Statement is enclosed in the Annual Report. A certificate for
compliance with the Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement issued by the
Practicing Company Secretary is also enclosed in the Annual Report.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The information required under Section 217(2A) of the Act and the Rules
made there under, is provided in an Annexure forming part of this
Report. In terms of Section 219(l)(b)(iv) of the Act, the Report and
Accounts are being sent to the shareholders excluding the aforesaid
Annexure. Any Shareholder interested in obtaining a copy of the same
may write to the Company Secretary.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN
EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The particulars as prescribed under Section 217 (l)(e) of the Companies
Act, 1956 read with the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the
Report of Board of Directors) Rules 1988 are set out in an annexure to
this Report.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Directors wish to thank the members for their cooperation and
reposing faith .in the company and for their support to the Company.
The Directors also thank the Company''s customers, business associates,
vendors and bankers for their continuous support in the development of
the company. The Directors also thank the Government of India and other
concerned State Governments and agencies for their cooperation. In the
least, the Directors place on record their appreciation for the
contributions made by members and associates of the Prithvi family
across the globe.
Sd/- Sd/-
V. Satish Kumar S. Lalith Prasad
Managing Director Director
Hyderabad August 14, 2013
Mar 31, 2010
The 12th Annual Report on the business and operations of the Company
and accounts for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2010 are as
furnished here under:
Financial Results (Amount in Rupees ) The highlights of financial
results of the Company are as follows:
For the Year ended March 31 : 2009 - 10 2008 - 09
Gross Revenue 19,047,023,613 19,757,272,500
Operating Expenditure 17,428,568,364 19,466,955,680
Profit (PBIDT) 1,618,455,249 290,316,820
Interest 214,335,047 225,173,608
Depreciation 68,237,588 77,164,853
Other Income (1254,971,638) 521,181,792
Profit before Tax 80,910,977 509,160,150
Provision for Tax 11,035,941 61,288,116
Profit after Tax and
beforeprior period items 69,875,035 447,872,034
Prior period items 15,419,265 3,199,901
Net Profit 54,455,771 444,672,133
Balance brought forward
from previous year 2,988,508,557 2,543,836,424
Amount available for
Appropriation 3,042,964,328 2,988,508,557
Balance carried to
Balance Sheet 3,042,964,328 2,988,508,557
Earnings per Share 3.01 24.60
Revenue fell at the beginning of the fiscal year before stabilizing in
the fourth quarter, resulting in a 3.59% decline from the previous
year. Losses totaling Rs. 135 crores related to poorly performing
foreign currency derivatives dramatically impacted the CompanyÃs after
tax profit. Management regards these losses as an extraordinary item,
and not an ongoing component of the CompanyÃs operating model. Domestic
business totaled Rs. 566 crores, contributing substantially to the
CompanyÃs revenue, however value addition was marginal as the bulk of
the business was sub-contracted due to inadequacy of working capital.
Dividend
In lieu of inadequate profits due to the fall in the turnover and
marginal income from the domestic business and also the legal battle
company is facing, the Directors have not recommended any dividend for
the year 2009- 10. The Directors are optimistic that all these issues
are in the final stages of settlement and also expecting good
future business, the total outlook on the business front would be
optimistic by year end 2011. Keeping this in view, the directors has
not recommended a dividend for the year 2009-10.
Challenges Faced
The CompanyÃs reputation came under heavy fire during the fiscal year
2009-10, compounding the business difficulties caused by the economic
climate. A malicious and libelous campaign was waged in the media by
parties in a concerted effort to discredit the Company. It is alleged
that parties connected to creditors were the instigators of this
damaging offensive, despite the disputes being under litigation. The
Company correctly did not debate sub judice matters in the media,
however considerable time was spent rebutting the legitimacy of
specific allegations, and in taking action to protect the legal rights
of the Company, its shareholders and other stake-holders. It is
pertinent to note here that the Company is addressing all legitimate
claims through due
legal process, and is hopeful of favorable outcomes.
As a direct result of the negative activity in the media, the CompanyÃs
banks reduced existing working capital facilities. This is despite the
Company keeping the banks periodically updated. Assertions of
heightened business risk associated with Prithvi interfered with
trusted relationships and caused our business partners to react to
perceptions rather than facts. The CompanyÃs reduced access to capital
impacted its ability to fund business opportunities, resulting in a
large portion of the domestic business being sub-contracted on a
substantially lower margin.
Despite these difficulties, the Company is optimistic of the legal
outcomes, its ability to rebuild business relationships, and restore
public faith in the Company.
Business Outlook
During the fiscal year 2009-10, software exports have fallen by 23.36%
due to contraction in U.S. business spending on which the bulk of the
CompanyÃs software export business depends, and Rupee appreciation
against the greenback. However, this downward adjustment was partially
offset by growth in Telecom Engineering Services (TES) and Telecom
Products (TP) business segments.
The CompanyÃs strategy to diversify its geographic markets is trending
positive, with strong order books developing in Canada, Brazil, Middle
East Countries, and India. The market diversification strategy will
also serve as a hedge against a depreciating US Dollar, which all
indicators point to being long-term. However, the IT market in the U.S.
is by far the largest in the world, and the benefits of offshore
outsourcing to India is well-established; for these reasons, the
Company will continue to focus growing a footprint in the U.S.
Telecommunications is in a nascent stage in India, and telecom
engineering services and telecom products continue to enjoy strong
demand; telecom is one of the strongest growth segments in the country.
Prithvi has established itself in this segment and has developed
relationships with all the big players in the industry. The CompanyÃs
track record and strong business relationships underpin an excellent
outlook over fiscal 2010-11. Company continues to participate in
tenders and has won orders in competitive bid situations.
The Company continues to restructure its IT Services operations to
increase the portion of work done in India for delivery to
international clients. This is a major effort, requiring more focused
sales and marketing materials and
personnel, and a greater ongoing investment in quality delivery
processes in India. The strategy of leveraging lower cost software
engineers in India on international projects is well understood and
will yield higher margins for the Company.
PrithviÃs IT Services is also targeting domestic work; central and
state governments in India have embarked on an ambitious plan to create
data centers involving IT activities on a large scale. Company has
established itself in setting up data centers for the State Governments
of Nagaland and Haryana, and also in the Central Government. Company
participated in several tenders and is expecting further business from
this segment. Finally, the Company has set up a software solutions R&D
centre in Hyderabad which has filed six patents till date. The Company
has set aggressive revenue targets of USD 50 million for IT Services to
be achieved over the next two years from the IT Services business.
Operating Results
Total earnings were down 3.59% from Rs 19,757 million the previous year
to Rs 19,047 million for the fiscal year 2009-10. Profit before Taxes
decreased from Rs. 509.16 million in the previous year to Rs 80.910
million in fiscal year 2009-10, a result equal to 0.43% of total
revenue, as compared to 2.58% in the previous year. Net Profit was Rs.
54.455 million, a reduction of 87.75% on the previous yearÃs result of
Rs. 444.67 million. The Company attributes the severe drop in net
profit to the crystallized and translation losses of Rs. 1,350 million
associated with foreign currency hedging activity. The Company reported
a Rs. 521.18 million gain for the same activity in the previous year.
With this Company has completely provided for all the foreign currency
derivative losses which the Company had on account of currency hedging
transactions.
Explanation on Auditorsà reservation/qualification:
a. The Company is contesting few ongoing litigations refer note 9 - to
the notes to accounts. The manner and timing of settlement of these
disputes may stress the financial resources of the Company. Further in
respect of factored invoices which are the subject matter of a dispute
the Company has collected some factored invoices and retained the
amounts with it, pending disposal of litigation : Settlement of these
disputes on account of litigation and the Derivative losses shall be
taken care of as and when they arise and PISL is having adequate
resources to meet the same. In one of the case, PISL has already
reached an arrangement for converting the liability into a long term
loan payable over a period of six years, and in another case, there
is a settlement for which the company has already in the process of
arranging the funds. In the balance case, the company is hopeful that
there will be adequate relief coming from out of the judgments and
once this is obtained, Company has necessary resources to liquidate
them and also it is expected that the promoters shall be infusing
further capital into the Company.
b. During the year withdrawals were made in cash from the CompanyÃs
bank accounts aggregating to Rs.89 Lakhs as the amounts were used for
spending on salaries of staff for software division. These expenses
could not be explained satisfactorily by the Company : Company has
Telecom Engineering Services as one of its segment which is an upcoming
business segment and also software data centre projects from Nagaland
and Haryana States. TES and these projects are man power oriented
business and requires huge sums to be paid periodically (weekly) as
wages at various sites all over India in cash. TES division has done
approximately 88,000 sites all over the country. There were substantial
cash requirements as these sites were in remote areas and the
respective officials on their visit to the Head Quarters use to make
requests and the same were complied with. We have received all these
statements at the year end and the same were accounted for during the
last days of the year end.
c. In respect of referral services availed from one party, we are
unable to comment whether the transactions were made at prevailing
market prices at the relevant time in the absence of comparable
transactions : Company is paying referral fees since last 4 / 5 years.
As such the fee paid is at arms length.
d. Further the Company has entered into execution of contracts for
supplies to be made to BSNL, against orders placed on the Company, on
back to back basis retaining a margin of 1% for the Company; the normal
margin retentions in such transactions is 1.6% : Company shall try to
recover additional 0.6% from the sub contractor.
e. The Company did not have any overdue loans as at the end of the
year other than the loans under litigation and crystallized liability
of Rs.2887 Lakhs on discounted bills that were overdue at the year end
: These were dues in FBD to a Bank which was crystallized. The same was
subsequently paid.
Manpower Resources
The Company conducts business in six countries around the globe, and is
continually adjusting its business according to technology changes and
business demands. The Company therefore continually assesses its human
resource needs to keep its services competitive in the global arena.
Employment arrangements differ according to specific business needs and
geographic location, but in all situations the objective is to utilize
our resources in a flexible and cost-effective manner.
During the reporting period, the Company decreased its strength from
2,680 in the beginning of the period to 2,050 fulltime equivalents by
the end of the period.
Utilization of FCCB Funds
During the fiscal year 2009-10, the Company utilized USD 4,815,000 for
acquisition of business assets in the U.S. through its subsidiary.
Subsidiary and Joint Venture Companies
M/s. Prithvi Inc., as a Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) located in the
USA, has acquired U.S.-based business assets in areas targeted by the
Company for inorganic growth. The Company also has established business
operations in the Middle East via a joint venture called Prithvi Middle
East WLL.
Legal Issues
As informed, the criminal complaint lodged by a Bank has been quashed
stating that there is no criminality in the complaint and that the
matter is of civil nature. Further Bank has approached DRT with its
claim. Prima facie on two occasions, DRT has said Bank has suppressed
material facts and obtained stay order which was vacated and in a
rejoinder by the Bank, DRT once again stated that there are no new
facts and that the Bank is only prolonging the litigation and as such
dismissed with costs. The matter is under adjudication. Bank also
approached AP High Court by filing winding up petition. The matter is
pending.
A foreign supplier, who has already filed in the Court of Arbitration
where the proceedings are ongoing, has approached the Courts in India
by filing a criminal complaint on the Company and its officials. The
same has been stayed by Hon. High Court of AP.
Directors
Dr. S. P. Narang who retires by rotation as a Director is eligible for
reappointment.
Ms. Madhavi Vuppalapati, Whole time Director and Mr. Satish Kumar
Vuppalapati, Managing Director are seeking reappointment for a further
period of five years effective from 1st September, 2010 and 1st
October, 2010 respectively. Necessary resolutions seeking approval of
the members for the reappointment is incorporated in the Notice.
Auditors
M/s. V K Asthana & Company, Chartered Accountants, Hyderabad, Statutory
Auditors of the Company retires at the Annual General Meeting and are
eligible for reappointment.
Fixed Deposits
Your Company has not accepted any public deposits and as such, no
amount on account of principal or interest on public deposits was
outstanding on the date of the Balance Sheet.
Report on Corporate Governance
A separate report on Corporate Governance along with the Certificate
from the Statutory Auditor is attached and forms part of this Report.
Particulars of Employees
The information required under Section 217(2A) of the Act and the Rules
made there under, is provided in an Annexure forming part of this
Report. In terms of Section 219(1)(b)(iv) of the Act, the Report and
Accounts are being sent to the shareholders excluding the aforesaid
Annexure. Any Shareholder interested in obtaining a copy of the same
may write to the Company Secretary.
Conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange
earnings and outgo
The particulars as prescribed under Section 217 (1)(e) of the Companies
Act, 1956 read with the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the
Report of Board of Directors) Rules 1988 are set out in an annexure to
this Report.
Directorsà Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to the requirement of Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act,
1956 and based on the representations received from the operating
management, the Directors hereby confirm that:
i. In the preparation of the Annual Accounts for the fiscal year
2009-10, the applicable Accounting Standards have been followed and
there are no material departures;
ii. They have selected such accounting policies in consultation with
the statutory auditors and applied them consistently and made judgment
and estimates that are reasonable and product so as to give a true and
fair view of the state of the affairs of the Company at the end of the
financial year and of the profit of the company for the financial year;
iii. There has been proper and sufficient care to the best of their
knowledge and ability for the maintenance of adequate accounting
records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act 1956.
They confirm that there are adequate systems and controls for
safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting
fraud and other irregularities;
iv. They have prepared the Annual Accounts on a going concern basis.
Acknowledgements
The Directors wish to thank the members for their cooperation and
reposing faith in the company and for their support to the Company. The
Directors also thank the CompanyÃs customers, business associates,
vendors and bankers for their continuous support in the development of
the company. The Directors also thank the Government of India and other
concerned State Governments and agencies for their cooperation. In the
least, the Directors place on record their appreciation for the
contributions made by members and associates of the Prithvi family
across the globe. Company places on record for the cooperation extended
by the Banks.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
V. Satish Kumar S. Lalith Prasad
Managing Director Director
Hyderabad
September 02, 2010
Mar 31, 2009
The Eleventh Annual Report on the business and operations of the
Company and accounts for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2009 are as
furnished here under:
Financial Results (In Rupees)
2008 - 09 2007 - 08
Gross Revenue 20,278,454,291 10,873,453,525
Operating Expenditure 19,466,955,680 9,732,871,097
Profit (PBIDT) 811,498,611 1,140,582,428
Interest 225,173,608 100,796,554
Depreciation 77,164,853 138,515,993
Profit before Tax 509,160,150 901,269,881
Provision for Tax 61,288,116 64,931,460
Profit after Tax and before
prior period items 447,872,034 836,338,421
Priorperiod items 3,199,901 199,188,701
Net Profit 444,672,133 637,149,720
Balance brought forward from
previous year 2,543,836,424 2,033,849,234
Amount available for
appropriation 2,988,508,557 2,670,998,954
Appropriations
Interim Dividend - -
Proposed Dividend - 54,231,000
Tax 6n Dividend - 9,216,558
General Reserve - 63,714,972
Balance carried to Balance Sheet 2,988,508,557 2,543,836,424
Earning per Share Rs. 24.59 35.24
Interim Dividend (%) - -
Final Dividend (%) - 30
As all of you are aware that despite extending AGM till last date i.e.
31.12.2009, auditing of accounts of 2008- 09 could not be completed,
the item "adoption of Accounts" has been postponed to the adjourned
meeting of AGM to be held on 30.01.2010. The AGM held on 3i.12.2009 was
to comply with provisions of Section 166 of Companies Act 1956. It is,
therefore, brought to the notice of Members that having completed the
Audit, the same are presented to the Members.
Dividend
The business during the year 2008-09 had shown a growth of 86.50% as
compared with 2007-08. However, as the trends of the global economic
turmoil and its effects of economic slowdown has its effects on your
company. Your Directors are of the opinion that the surpluses have to
be utilized judiciously to take care of any business slowdown which
would be a measure to optimize the internal resources. In lieu of the
above, the Directors had not recommended any dividend for the year
2008- 09. The Directors are optimistic that there would be a pick up in
the economy and business will be in the growth path by the year end
2010. Keeping this in view, the dividends for the year 2008-09 is
skipped for a better tomorrow.
Challenges Faced
The year 2008-09 was a turbulent period for IT industry. the year
started at a sound footing but the global turmoil posed several
challenges to your company, from the severe recession in USA resulting
in economic slowdown the worst ever over last several decades. This had
its impact on the companys operations also where by the receivables
have got considerably delayed affecting the Working Capital of the
Company. Further, due to the non reliable myth that has crept on IT
industries about the slowdown and sustainability of the business your
company had repaid close to Rs.121 crores of its working capital
lendors.. Ã
Business Outlook
Your Company has been undergoing through a phase of restructuring and
today we have divided your company into four divisions, (1) Information
Technology (IT) Services (2) Telecom Engineering Services (TES), (3)
Telecom Products (TP) and IT Consulting Services. It has been a great
learning experience for your company and the Management recognized the
urgent need to diversify from the US centric IT Consulting Services
Business to Higher margin Business in USA and to other geographies.
Towards this end, measures were taken and the success is expected in
the coming years from Canada, South America (Brazil, Chile, etc..)
Middle East Countries and in India. This strategy would diversify the
geographic risk which the company is presently haying. There was also
an increase in the revenues from India to the extent of 11.61% of the
total revenues during the year 2008- 09 and we are confident that this
will only increase in the years to come. Thus, the company has already
put in place a plan to generate income from higher margin business and
revenues from other countries. Despite this, USA will continue to be
the biggest revenue earner for the company. However, the strategy for
the coming years is to have at least 40% of revenue from other
countries which includes India.
The Telecom Engineering Services and Telecom Products have begun in a
big way in India and we plan to showcase the same get revenues from
other geographies. Company has participated in several tenders and has
wonorders against stiff competition and also has been the lowest
tenderer in several bids in which it has participated and the orders
are expected in the year 2009-10. Company has become an important
partner with almost ,all the service providers in India,. South,
America, Canada and Middle East such as BSNL, Ericsson, Nokia, Idea,
Huwaei; etc. This division has also received several.Appreciation
Certificates from these customers for the timely services rendered.
On IT Services, serious attempts are being made to increase the
revenues to off shore, revenues which will enable Company to increase
the margins. Company targeted USD 75 million to be achieved over the
next two years from its off shore business. Company has set up R&D
centre which is giving fruitful results where we have filed for 7
patents and 6 Publications and are in the process of filing atleast
another 15 patents.
Operating Results
Despite the various challenges that company has faced during the period
2008-09, the total earnings of the company has been Rs.19,757 million
(as compared with previous year - Rs.11,128 million) which
constitutes 86.5% increase.
The Profit before Interest, Depreciation and Taxes for the year has
been Rs.811.50 million (previous year - Rs.1140.59 million)
representing 4.10% (previous year - 10.25%) of total revenue and the
Net Profit has been Rs.444.67 million (Previous Year - Rs 637.15
million) which has a decrease of 30.20% as compared to Previous Year.
Company had a major hit of crystallized losses of Rs.2474 millionon
account of long hedging positions taken thereby leading to liquidity
crunch because of cash payoffs and also defaults in making timely
payment since operational funds cannot be diverted. Because of this,
all the Banks which encouraged the hedging have stopped extending all
the facilities which include working capital facility of Rs 146 Crores.
Further, one of these banks have also taken up legally and filed suits
against the Company. One of the Banks has even liquidated the shares of
the Promoters which was kept as a Security for WC facility and adjusted
the same towards FX losses. Company has countered all these.
Delay in conducting Annual General Meeting
There has been a considerable delay in calling for the Annual General
Meeting because of non completion of the audit in time. The company has
been posting the developments for the delay on its Website as well as
on the Websites of Exchanges NSE & BSE. Your Directors would like to
express sincere apologies for the delay Starting of business operations
in Canada, Brazil and Middle East
The company has received several orders in the Telecom Engineering
Services from these countries and these are being executed through the
Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) as it is a mandatory requirment to have a
residential office in these countries for negotiating with the
respective local authorities and also to continuously liaison with the
authorities for obtaining the orders. Further in Middle East, the
execution of the orders has been conducted through 3oint Venture with a
local partner.
Man Power Resources
During the year 2008-09, Company has decreased its strength from 2,751
in the beginning of the year to 2,680 by the end of the year.
Considerable employment opportunities have been provided to young
Engineers in the Telecom segment: Further there is also an indirect
employment which is being provided through the sub contractors,
consultants, etc., for executing several Telecom Engineering Services
such as RF, Installation and Commissioning and in Infra sectors.
IT segment continues to employ several youngsters who are coming out
freshly from the colleges. The attrition "rate also has been
considerably low. As a policy, companys development is investing in
Human Resources for attaining the said growth levels. Company reposes
lot of confidence in its Human Resources strength.
Achievements
Your Directors are happy to inform you that NASSCOM has ranked Prithvi
as the 12th largest Software Services Company in the country in
2008-09, up from the 14th largest in 2007-08.
Ranked among Deloittes Technology Fast 50 India 2008. Company also
received Appreciation Certificates from Huwaei for having completed the
works in time.
Utilization of FCCB Funds
During the year 2008-09, Company has acquired assets
of M/s. Effigent, SRDGA by utilizing the FCCB Funds. Further, Company
has identified some Companies / Assets of Companys for acquisition.
Because of the economic slow down and huge losses on account of hedging
positions taken by the Company, the purpose for which the FCCB funds
are to be utilized cannot be used and hence Company started
negotiations with the concerned to buy back the FCCBs and liquidate the
debt so that there will be a healthy balance sheet.
Subsidiary and Joint Venture Companies
Your Company has M/s. Prithvi INC as a Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) in
USA and the main purpose of this WOS is to acquire and to identify
potential companies in the areas where the company is interested to
have an in organic growth and also be present in those segments. This
WOS also has acquired another company viz., M/s. Agadia Systems as a
WOS in USA. Besides the company also has a Joint Venture in Prithvi
Middle East LLC for doing business in Middle East countries. Company
has a majority stake in M/s. Walking Stick Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
However, Management control rests with existing minority holders, who
have not provided financials for the year , 2008-09. Hence, Financials
of this subsidiary has not consolidated. Management initiated action
against the Management with appropriate authorities on the ,violations
as per the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956.
Legal Issues
Your Directors would like to inform that litigation against your
Company which are pending at DRT and A.P. High Court filed by Deutsche
Bank, Arbitration Petition filed by a supplier and in DRI on customs
issue.
Directors
Retiring Directors
Mr. Omkar Srinivas Bhongir Director of the company retired by rotation
at the Annual General Meeting held on 31.12.2009. Mr. Omkar Srinivas
Bhongir expressed his inability to continue as Director as he is pre
occupied with his own work. Your Company places on record the services
rendered by Mr. Omkar Srinivas Bhongir and his valuable contribution
made for the growth of the company. Company replaced him with Mr Chuck
Chakravarthy, who is an economist and has long industrial and academic
experience. Necessary resolutions seeking approval of the shareholders
for the reappointment is incorporated in the Notice. Members in the AGM
held on 31st December 2009 have approved the appointment of Mr Chuck
Chakravarthy as Director of the Company.
Mr. G Srikanth Reddy, Wholetime Director submitted his resignation and
accordingly board has accepted his resignation with effect from 31st
December, 2009. Your Company places on record the services rendered by
Mr. G Srikanth Reddy and his valuable contribution made for the growth
of the Company.
Re appointment
Mr. S. Lalith Prasad who retires by rotation is eligible for
reappointment. Necessary resolutions seeking approval of the
shareholders for.the reappointment is incorporated in the Notice.
Members in the AGM held on 31st December 2009 have approved the
appointment of Mr Lalith Prasad as Director of the Company.
New Directors
Company received a notice from one of the Members. proposing to
appoint Mr. Prithipal Singh as Director into the Board of Directors.
Necessary resolutions seeking approval of the shareholders for the
reappointment is incorporated in the Notice. Members in the AGM held on
31st December 2009 have approved the appointment of Mr Prithipal Singh
as Director of the Company.
Auditors
M/s. V K Asthana & Company, Chartered Accountants, Hyderabad, Statutory
Auditors of the Company retired at the Annual General Meeting and
reappointed for the Financial Year 2009-2010.
Fixed Deposits
Your Company has not accepted any public deposits and as such, no
amount on account of principal or interest on public deposits was
outstanding oh the date of the Balance Sheet.
Report on Corporate Governance
A separate report on Corporate Governance along with the Certificate
from the Statutory Auditor is attached and forms part of this Report.
Particulars of Employees
Information as required, under Section 217 (2A) of the Companies Act
1956, read with the Companies (particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975,
as amended are given in the Annexure and forms part of,this Report.-
The,Minist-ry. of Corporate Affairs has amended the the rules where by
particulars of employees of Companies in Information Technology Sector,
posted and, working .outside .India and not being directors or their
relatives, need not be included in the statement but such particulars
shall be furnished to the Registrar of the companies . Accordingly, the
statement included in this report does not contain the particulars of
employees posted and working outside India.
Conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange
earnings and outgo
The particulars as prescribed under Section 217 (l)(e) of the Companies
Act, 1956 read with the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the
Report of Board of Directors)*Rules 1988 are,set out in an annexure to
this Report.
Directors Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to the requirement of Section 217 (2AA) of ,the Companies Act,
1956 and based on the representations received from the operating
management, the Directors hereby confirm that :
i. in the preparation of the Annual Accounts for the year 2008-09, the
applicable Accounting Standards have been followed and there, are no
material departures;
ii. They have selected such accounting policies in consultation with
the statutory auditors and applied them consistently and made judgment
and estimates that are reasonable and product so as to give a true and
fair view of the state of the affairs of the Company at the end of the
financial year and of the profit of the company for the financial year;
iii. They have been proper and sufficient care to the best of their
knowledge and ability for the maintenance of adequatre accounting
records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act 1956.
They confirm that there are adequate systems and controls for
safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting
fraud and other irregularities;
iv. They have prepared the Annual Accounts on a going concern basis.
Acknowledgements
The Directors wish to thank the members for their cooperation and
reposing faith in the company and for their support to the Company. The
Directors also thank the Companys: customers, business associates,
vendors and bankers for their continuous support in the development of
the company The Directors also thank the Government of India and other
concerned State Governments and its agencies for their cooperation. The
Directors place on record their appreciation for the contributions made
by member / associate of Prithvi family across the globe.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Sd/- Sd/-.
V Satish Kumar S Lalith Prasad
Managing Director Director
Hyderabad
January 23, 2010
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