Mar 31, 2024
Your Directors submit the 37th Annual Report of the Company together with the Audited Financial Statements for the
Financial Year ended March 31, 2024.
1. Financial Summary/highlights on the Performance of the Company (Standalone & Consolidated):-
Summary of the Financial Statements of the Company for the year under review is as under:
|
Particulars |
Standalone |
Consolidated |
||
|
2023-24 |
2022-23 |
2023-24 |
2022-23 |
|
|
Revenue from Operations |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Other Income |
0.02 |
- |
2.70 |
4.32 |
|
Total Income |
0.02 |
- |
2.70 |
4.32 |
|
Employee Benefit Expenses |
24.79 |
22.60 |
29.31 |
30.88 |
|
Interest and Finance Charges |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.01 |
|
Depreciation and Amortizations |
- |
- |
0.43 |
0.61 |
|
Impairment Loss |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Other Expenses |
13.84 |
13.17 |
50.32 |
200.24 |
|
Total Expenses |
38.63 |
35.77 |
80.06 |
231.74 |
|
Profit/(Loss) before Tax |
(38.61) |
(35.77) |
(77.36) |
(227.42) |
|
Tax Expense |
- |
- |
1.16 |
- |
|
Profit/(Loss) for the year |
(38.61) |
(35.77) |
(78.52) |
(227.42) |
|
Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) |
(0.51) |
- |
(0.51) |
- |
|
Total Comprehensive Income/(Loss) |
(39.12) |
(35.77) |
(79.03) |
(227.42) |
2. Dividend
In view of losses during the financial year 2023-24, the
Board of Directors of the Company has not recommended
any dividend on the equity shares of the Company.
3. Reserves
There is no surplus available to be carried forward to
reserves. However, the negative balance in the Profit/
Loss account has been duly accounted for.
4. Results of Business Operations and the State of
Company''s Affairs
Like previous year this year too no business could be
conducted in your Company. The management could
not find any possible opportunity in this regard, as the
overall financial state of the Company was not favorable.
Your management for the purposes of settling their loan
in a partial manner had offered its investment in the
Wholly owned subsidiary (WOS) to the Holding Company,
such arrangement was not approved by the shareholders.
The purpose of having such an arrangement was that
your Company wanted to reduce the burden of loan and
the compliances w.r.t. WOS so that your company could
find any possible investor. Since the Company did not
conduct any business operation during the reporting year
and also no revenue was generated, the negative net
worth of the Company has increased from Rs. (332.87)
Lakhs to Rs. (371.99) Lakhs, and the losses of the
Company has been Rs. 39.12 Lakhs which is increased
by Rs. 3.35 Lakhs from the previous year. Moreover, your
Company has constantly reported that its project could
not take off and is in the abandoned stage. Amidst the
aforesaid situation, your Company is focused to find a
suitable business opportunity or investment and to remain
compliant in all respects.
As the company is not conducting any business, it was
totally dependent on the Financial Assistance from its
group companies. As informed earlier the Wholly Owned
Subsidiary (WOS), for the purpose of meeting the
administrative, legal and other day-to-day expenses and
also to settle the outstanding loan, it was selling the land
relating to the power project with the prior approval of
the shareholders. During the year under reporting, all
the land in the Subsidiary Company has been sold in
complete. At present, the Subsidiary Company has no
land in its account for further selling.
Material Events during the year under review and till
the date of signing of this report.
a) During the year of reporting, M/s. Spice Energy Private
Limited (the Holding Company) on account of the urgent
Requirement of funds, demanded their outstanding loan,
as advanced to the Company, to be repaid/settled.
Considering their urgent requirement the Board of your
company offered the only available assets (i.e.
investment in M/s. SRM Energy Tamilnadu Private Limited)
to the holding company against the partial settlement of
their loan up to an extent of Rs. 1,32,00,000/- to which
the Holding Company gave its consent.
In this regard, your company proceeded to accord the
requisite approval of the Shareholders through Postal
Ballot, which it could not obtained, hence the
implementation of the sale/transfer of Investment of the
Company in its Wholly-owned subsidiary did not take
place and the loan of the Holding Company remained the
same. All the details relating to the relevant postal Ballot
proceedings are disclosed to the public at large through
the stock exchange in due course of time.
b) During the year under review, SEBI has attached the
Loan as extended by Mr. Gagan Rastogi (former director)
to the Wholly owned Subsidiary i.e. M/s. SRM Energy
Tamilnadu Private Limited in the recovery proceeding
initiated against him. Such recovery proceedings were
unrelated to your Company and its WOS. SEBI were
continuously demanding the loan to be repaid, however
the subsidiary could not meet such demand due to its
adverse financial position. Considering its inability to
meet such a huge liability and the default committed in
this regard, the Board of Directors of the WOS has
decided to approach the Hon''ble National Company Law
Tribunal, New Delhi Bench under Section 10 of the
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 for seeking the
suitable resolution plan for it. Till the signing of this
report, the Hon''ble NCLT has rejected the application on
account of maintainability, though the WOS is planning
to appeal against the said order of the Hon''ble NCLT.
5. Change in Nature of Business
There is no change in the nature of business of the
Company during the year under review.
6. Material changes and commitment if any affecting the
financial position of the Company occurred between
the end of the Financial Year to which this Financial
statement relates and the date of the report
Apart from disclosed elsewhere in this report, there are
no material changes or commitments affecting the
financial position of the Company between the end of
the Financial Year and the date of the report.
7. Financial Statements
The Audited Financial Statements of the Company drawn
up both on a standalone and consolidated basis, for the
financial year ended March 31, 2024, in accordance
with the requirements of the Companies (Indian
Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 (âInd ASâ) notified
under Section 133 of the Act, read with relevant rules
and other accounting principles. The Consolidated
Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance
with Ind AS and relevant provisions of the Act based on
the financial statements received from subsidiary
company, as approved by their Board of Directors.
The Board has reviewed the affairs of the Subsidiary
Company during the Financial Year. The audited
Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements for
the F.Y. 2023-24 are provided in this Annual Report.
8. Internal Financial Controls
Your Company has maintained a well-established
internal control framework, which is designed to
continuously assess the adequacy, effectiveness and
efficiency of financial and operational controls. The
Board is of the opinion that the Company has sound
Internal Financial Controls commensurate with the size,
scale and complexity of its business operations.
The Audit Committee reviews at regular intervals the
Internal Financial Control and Risk Management system
and also the Statutory Auditors confirm that the
Company''s Internal Financial control is adequate. The
report on the Internal Financial Control issued by M/s.
Saini Pati Shah & Co, LLP, Chartered Accountants,
Statutory Auditors of the Company in compliance with
the provisions undei the Companies Act, 2013 is loiimng
part as Annexure B of the Auditor''s Report for the F.Y.
2023-24.
9. Annual Return and Extract of Annual Return
In terms of Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013,
the Annual Return of the Company as per MCA notification
dated 25th August, 2020 is available on the website of
the Company and the same can be obtained with the
below link:
http://www.srmenerqy.in/Home/AnnualReturns.
10. Subsidiaries, Joint Ventures and Associate Companies
Your Company has one Wholly Owned Subsidiary
Company (WOS) viz. SRM Energy Tamilnadu Private
Limited. There has been no material change in the
nature of business of the Subsidiary and the said
Subsidiary has not commenced operations.
Material Subsidiary
In terms of Regulation 15(2) of SEBI (Listing Obligations
and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the
compliance with the corporate governance provisions as
specified in Regulation 24, i.e., with respect to the
Subsidiary of the listed entity, does not apply to the
Company during the period under review, on account of
exemption granted under this regulations, however, your
Company has adopted a Policy for determining Material
Subsidiaries in terms of Regulation 16(1)(c) of the Listing
Regulations. The Policy, as approved by the Board, is
uploaded on the Company''s Website, which can be
viewed with the below link:
http://Www.srmenerqv.in/Data/Documents/SRM%20Enerqv%20-
%20OD%20-%20Policv%20for%20Determining%20Material%
20Subsidiarv.pdf
11. Performance and Financial Position of each of the
Subsidiaries, Associates and Joint Venture Companies
included in the Consolidated Financial Statements.
The Board has reviewed the affairs of the Company''s
Subsidiary at regular intervals. In accordance with Section
129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 (âthe Actâ), the
Company has prepared Consolidated Financial
Statements incorporating the Financial Statements of
Subsidiary which form part of the Annual Report. A
separate statement containing the salient features of the
Financial Statements of the Company''s subsidiary, in the
prescribed Form AOC-1 is annexed hereto as Annexure-
1. This statement also provides details of the performance
and financial position of the Subsidiary of the Company.
Further, pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the
Companies Act, 2013, these financial statements are
also placed on the Company''s website at http://
www.srmenergy.in/Home/AnnualReports
Copy of these Financial Statements shall be made
available to any Member of the Company, on request.
The Board has also explained about the material
developments with the Subsidiary Company above at
Point No. 4.
12. Deposits
During the Financial Year 2023-24, the Company has
neither accepted/ renewed any deposit from the public,
nor there any outstanding deposit at the beginning or at
the end of the year. Also, the Company has duly complied
with the requirements of filing of return to ROC in the
form of DPT-3 in this regard.
At the Annual General Meeting held on 30th September,
2020, M/s Saini Pati Shah & Co. LLP, Chartered
Accountants (FRN: 137904W/W100622) was appointed
as Statutory Auditor of the Company for a period of 5 years
to hold office till the conclusion of the Annual General
Meeting to be held in the Financial Year 2025-26.
The Report given by the Auditors (M/s Saini Pati Shah &
Co, LLP) on the financial statement of the Company is
part of this Report. The financial statements of the
Company have been prepared in accordance with Indian
Accounting Standards (Ind AS) notified under Section
133 of the Act.
Further, basis the confirmations reported by the Auditor
to the Board, there were no instances of fraud, misfeasance
or irregularity detected and reported in the Company by
the Statutory Auditor during the Financial Year 2023-24,
however Auditors have expressed their qualified opinions
in their report which are as below:
a) Qualified Opinions expressed in Auditors'' Report
on Standalone Financial Statements of the Company
i) We draw attention to Note 2.3 included in notes to the
standalone financial statements which describes that
the Company has no business operations and is
continuously incurring cash losses. The Company has
accumulated losses and its net worth has been fully
eroded. Further, its current liabilities exceeded its
current assets as at the balance sheet date. In the
absence of any supportive audit evidence, there is
material uncertainty of the Company''s continuity as
going concern and its ability to meet its financial and
operational obligations as and when they fall due.
ii) We draw attention to Note 4(ii) included in notes to the
standalone financial statements which describes that
the Company has equity investment in wholly owned
subsidiary company amounting to Rs 132.00 lakhs. As
the subsidiary has no business operations and is
continuously incurring cash losses, has accumulated
losses and its net worth has been fully eroded, its
current liabilities exceeded its current assets as at the
balance sheet date, the entire investment should be
provided for impairment. However, the management
believes that the investment in subsidiary is good for
recovery. In the absence of any supportive audit
evidence, we are unable to comment on the recoverability
of this investment. Had the Company made the provision,
the loss for the year would have been higher by Rs
132.00 lakhs and the investment as at that date would
have been lower by Rs 132.00 lakhs.
b) Qualified Opinions expressed in Auditors'' Report
on Consolidated Financial Statements of the
Company.
i) We draw attention to Note 2.4 included in notes to the
consolidated financial statements which describes
that the Group has no business operations and is
continuously incurring cash losses. The Group has
accumulated losses and its net worth has been fully
eroded. Further, its current liabilities exceeded its
current assets as at the balance sheet date. In the
absence of any supportive audit evidence, there is
material uncertainty of the Group''s continuity as going
concern and its ability to meet its financial and
operational obligations as and when they fall due.
ii) We draw attention to Note 17(ii) included in notes to
the consolidated financial statements which describes
that the SRM Energy Tamilnadu Private Limited
(SETPL), a wholly owned subsidiary, during the year
has received an Attachment Order from Securities
and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) attaching and
directing to remit the loan amount of Rs 4,326.56
lakhs given to SETPL by Mr. Gagan Rastogi to SEBI.
SETPL has expressed its inability to remit the amount
demanded to SEBI Recovery Officer quoting adverse
financial position of the Group. In the absence of any
appropriate audit evidence including third party
confirmation and in lieu of the aforesaid ongoing
recovery proceedings and communications between
SETPL and SEBI, we are unable to comment on the
consequential impact(s), if any, on these consolidated
financial statements.
iii) We draw attention to Note 13(i) included in notes to
the consolidated financial statements which describes
that SRM Energy Tamilnadu Private Limited (SETPL),
a wholly owned subsidiary, during the year has sold
balance portion of land for a sale consideration of Rs.
14.86 lakhs incurring loss of Rs 10.16 lakhs. In the
absence of sale agreement pertaining to the transfer
of title and any other appropriate audit evidence, we
are unable to comment on the sale proceeds and
resultant loss and additional financial implications, if
any, on these consolidated financial statements.
iv) We draw attention to Note 6 included in notes to the
consolidated financial statements which describes
that SRM Energy Tamilnadu Private Limited (SETPL),
a wholly owned subsidiary, in the previous year has
made provision for doubtful capital advance of Rs
60.10 lakhs recoverable from a supplier. In the
absence of any appropriate audit evidence including
any legal proceedings initiated by the Group against
the supplier, we are unable to comment on the
appropriateness of the provision and additional
financial implications, if any, on these consolidated
financial statements.
In terms of Section 134(3)(f), the para wise explanations
or comments by the Board of Directors of the Company
on each Qualified opinions of the Auditors are as follows:
a) Explanation of the Board of Directors on the qualified
opinions expressed in Auditors'' Report on
Standalone Financial Statements of the Company:
i) The Parent Company''s management is committed to
provide the requisite financial support to maintain
the ''Going Concern'' status until some business
projects are introduced.
ii) The Management of the WOS has decided to approach
to the NCLT u/s 10 of the IBC and is hopeful that it
shall receive a resolution for this Company and hence,
it is believed that the said investment in the WOS
has not lost its value.
b) Explanation of the Board of Directors on the qualified
opinions expressed in Auditors'' Report on
Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company:
i) The Parent Company''s management is committed to
provide the requisite financial support to maintain
the ''Going Concern'' status until some business
projects are introduced.
ii) The matter is under the observation of the
Management and is aware of the facts. However, till
the date of preparation of the Statement on the
Impact of Audit Qualifications, and financial
statements, no further communication has been
received from SEBI.
iii) Lands sold off by WOS are in piecemeal, cordoned
and scattered under remote villages falling under
various Sub-Registrars. Regional language,
remoteness adds woes to the management in selling
such piecemeal lands and is entirely dependent upon
local representatives for the successful land deals.
There has been a delay in arranging the executed
land agreements but howsoever, the sale proceeds
have been received through the banking channels.
The management is making the required efforts to
arrange the deeds.
iv) The management is putting all efforts to locate the
supplier through various means and channels and is
hopeful to derive their whereabouts soon and the
Company shall take appropriate actions accordingly.
The Company had engaged M/s. Amar Jeet Singh &
Associates, Chartered Accountants (FRN: 025470N), as
the Internal Auditors of the Company for the Financial
Year 2023-24 and their reports are reviewed by the audit
committee from time to time. The internal audit assists
the Company to review the operational efficiency and
the internal controls.
The Internal Auditor has not reported any qualification,
reservation or adverse opinion during the period under review.
During the Current year 2024-25, the Board of Directors
of the Company, on the recommendation of the Audit
Committee, has appointed M/s. A S N & Company,
Chartered Accountants (FRN: 022977N), as the Internal
Auditors of the Company for the financial year 2024-25.
A Secretarial Audit Report for the year ended 31st March,
2024, in prescribed form, duly audited by a Practicing
Company Secretary M/s. S.K. Nirankar & Associates is
annexed as Annexure-2 herewith and forming part of
the report.
There is no qualification, reservation or adverse remark
made by the Secretarial Auditor in its report.
The aforesaid Secretarial Auditor is further appointed for
the Financial Year 2024-25 by the Board of Directors of
the Company in their meeting held on August 13, 2024.
Further, the Company is exempted from conducting the
secretarial audit of the material subsidiary under
Regulation 24A (1) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("Listing
Regulations"). Such exemption is available to the
Company under the provisions of sub-regulation (2) of
Regulation 15 of the aforesaid Listing Regulations. Since
the requirement of conducting a secretarial audit of the
material subsidiary is not applicable to the Company the
same is not conducted.
The provisions of maintenance of cost audit records and
filing are not applicable to the Company.
During the year under review, the Company has not issued
equity shares or sweat equity shares. The Company has
not offered any shares under the Employee Stock Option
Scheme and bought back any of its securities. The
Company has not issued any debentures, bonds or any
other non-convertible securities or warrants during this
Financial Year.
Hence, during the Financial Year 2023-24 no changes
took place in the share capital of the Company.
Authorized Share Capital:
The Authorized Share Capital of the Company as at
March 31, 2024 is Rs. 11,30,00,000/- (Rupees Eleven
Crore Thirty Lakhs) divided into 1,13,00,000 Equity Shares
of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten) each.
Issued & Subscribed Share Capital:
The Issued & Subscribed Capital of the Company as at
March 31, 2024 is Rs. 9,06,00,000/- (Rupees Nine Crore
Six Lakhs) divided into 90,60,000 Equity Shares of Rs.
10/- (Rupees Ten) each.
Members are requested to consider the details as
mentioned herein below:
|
(A) |
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY |
|
|
The steps taken or impact on conservation |
NA |
|
|
The steps taken by the company for utilizing |
NA |
|
|
The capital investment on energy conservation |
NA |
|
|
(B) |
TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION |
|
|
The efforts made towards technology absorption |
NA |
|
|
The benefits derived like product improvement, |
NA |
|
|
In case of imported technology (imported |
NA |
|
|
The expenditure incurred on research and |
NA |
There have been no dealings in forex in the financial year
under consideration.
20. Details of policy developed and implemented by the
Company on its Corporate Social Responsibility ("CSR")
initiatives.
The provisions for CSR under the Companies Act, 2013, are
not applicable to the Company for the year of reporting.
The Company''s policy is to maintain an optimum combination
of Executive and Non-Executive Directors on the Board. There
is a change in the Board of Directors / Key Managerial Personnel
of the Company which are detailed below:
|
S. N. |
Name of |
Designation |
Change During |
|
1. |
Mr. Sharad |
Whole-time Director |
|
|
2. |
Mr. Vijay Kumar |
Non-Executive and |
|
|
3. |
Mrs. Tanu |
Non-Executive and |
Resigned w.e.f. |
|
4. |
Mrs. Tanu |
Additional Director |
Appointed w.e.f. |
|
5. |
Mr. Parshant |
Non-Executive and |
|
|
6. |
Mr. Raman |
Chief Financial |
|
|
7 |
Mr. Pankaj |
Company Secretary and |
a) Changes in Directors: During the year under review:
Mrs. Tanu Agarwal, who was serving as an Independent
Director on the Board of the Company had resigned from
the Board w.e.f. close of business hours on February 28,
2024 on account of personal reasons and other professional
commitment/engagements. However, considering her
valuable engagement with the Company in her capacity as
an Independent Director of the Company and her discussion
with the management of the Company, she consented to
re-join the Company''s Board in the same capacity, i.e.,
the Independent Director of the Company. Accordingly,
the Board of Directors of the Company in terms of section
161(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, appointed her as an
Additional Director (in the capacity of Non-Executive and
Independent) on the Board of the Company w.e.f. from
March 28, 2024.
The Board recommends for the regularization of the
appointment of Mrs. Tanu Agarwal as a Non-Executive
Independent Director for a period of 5 years commencing
from March 28, 2024 to March 27, 2029 to the shareholders
at the item No. 3 set out in the Notice of the Annual
General Meeting appended in this Annual Report.
b) Cessation of KMP: During the reporting year, there has
been no change in the KMPs of the Company.
Recommendation to the shareholders for appointment
of Directors
a) In terms of Section 152(6) and other applicable provisions
of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Articles of
Association of the Company, Mr. Sharad Rastogi (DIN:
09828931), Director of the Company retires by rotation at
the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, has
offered himself for re-appointment, a brief resume and
other details of Mr. Sharad Rastogi, who is proposed to be
re-appointed as Director of your Company has been included
in the Notice of the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
b) In terms of Section 161 and other applicable provisions of
the Companies Act, 2013, Mrs. Tanu Agarwal (DIN:
07134266), Additional Director (Non-Executive and
Independent) shall hold office up to the date of the ensuing
Annual General Meeting. The Board recommends to the
shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting for
the regularization of the appointment of Mrs. Tanu Agarwal
as the Director (in the capacity of Non-Executive and
Independent) of the Company for a term of 5 years
beginning from March 28, 2024 till March 27, 2029. A brief
resume and other details of Mrs. Tanu Agarwal has been
included in the Notice of the ensuing Annual General
Meeting.
Declaration of Independent Directors and Familiarization
Program:
The Company has received necessary declarations from
the Independent Directors confirming that they meet the
criteria of independence as prescribed under the Act and
SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 ("the Listing Regulations") and they have
registered their names in the Independent Director''s Data
Bank. The Independent Directors are in compliance with the
Code of Conduct prescribed under Schedule IV of the Act.
The Company conducts a familiarization program in which
various amendments in the Companies Act, 2013 and
Amendments in SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements), Regulations, 2015 are discussed.
The details of the familiarization program imparted to
Independent Directors are available on the website of the
Company and can be viewed on the following link:
http://www.srmenergy.in/Home/Policies
A formal evaluation of the performance of the Board, its
Committees and the individual Directors was carried out
for the year 2023-24. The evaluation was done using
individual questionnaires covering the vision, strategy &
role clarity of the Board, Board dynamics & processes,
contribution towards the development of the strategy, risk
management, receipt of regular inputs and information,
functioning, performance & structure of Board Committees,
ethics & values, skill set, knowledge & expertise of
Directors, leadership etc.
As part of the evaluation process, the Performance
evaluation of all the Directors has been done by all the
other Directors (except himself & herself) and the Directors
have also evaluated the performance of the Board and its
Committees as a whole. The Directors expressed
satisfaction with the evaluation process.
Number of meetings of the Board of Directors
Your Board meets at regular intervals to discuss and decide
on various financial matters, legal and compliance matters,
and other businesses. During the year under review,
8 (eight) Board Meetings were convened and held and the
interim gap between the meetings was as per the period
prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013.
|
S.N. |
Date of Board |
Board Strength |
No of Directors |
|
1 |
May 23, 2023 |
4 |
4 |
|
2 |
June 13, 2023 |
4 |
4 |
|
3 |
June 27, 2023 |
4 |
4 |
|
4 |
August 14, 2023 |
4 |
4 |
|
5 |
September 28, 2023 |
4 |
3 |
|
6 |
November 07, 2023 |
4 |
3 |
|
7 |
February 06, 2024 |
4 |
3 |
|
8 |
March 28, 2024 |
4 |
2 |
The objective of the audit committee is to ensure and
monitor the financial affairs of the Company, its reporting
etc. This is also entrusted to ensure the effective control
relating to financial transactions and accounting activities
of the Company. The Committee further acts as a link
among the Management, the Statutory Auditors, the Internal
Auditors and the Board of Directors to oversee the financial
affairs and the reporting process. The members of the
Committee are with requisite knowledge in financial,
accounting and business matters. Minutes of the audit
committee meetings are circulated to the Committee and
Board members.
The constitution of the audit committee is in conformity with
the Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing Regulations. The
Chairman of the Audit Committee is an Independent Director
Also, the functioning of the Committee is governed by the
terms of reference which are in line with the regulatory
requirements as mandated by the Companies Act, 2013 and
the Listing Regulations. The recommendations made by the
Audit Committee during the year were accepted by the Board.
Moreover, the members of the Audit Committee are
financially literate. The Chief Financial Officer, Statutory
Auditors and Internal Auditors, Internal Auditors are invitees
to the meetings of the Audit Committee. The Company
Secretary acts as the secretary to the Audit Committee.
Composition of Audit Committee and changes therein
during the financial year 2023-24 are as follows:
|
S.No. |
Name of Member |
Designation |
|
1. |
Mrs. Tanu Agarwal |
Chairperson |
|
2. |
Mr. Vijay Kumar Sharma |
Member |
|
3. |
Mr. Parshant Chohan |
Member |
The said policy is available on the Company''s website and
can be viewed with the link below:
http://www.srmenergy.in/Data/Documents/SRM%20Energy%
20-%20QD%20-%20Whistle%20Blower.pdf
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies
Act, 2013, Rule 6 of the Companies (Meetings of Board & its
Powers) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 19 read with Part D of
Schedule II of the Securities and Exchange Board of India
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015, your Company has constituted a Nomination and
Remuneration Committee of the Board of Directors.
The Company has in place a policy formulated by the Board of
Directors of the Company relating to the remuneration for the
Directors, Key Managerial Personnel, Senior management and
other employees and also the criteria for determining the
qualification, positive attributes and independence of Directors.
Such Policy is annexed in this report as Annexure-3.
Composition of Nomination and Remuneration
Committee and changes therein during the financial year
2023-24 are as follows:
During the year under review, Mrs. Tanu Agarwal was the
chairperson of the Audit Committee, however due to her
resignation from the post of Director of the Company w.e.f
close of business hours on February 28, 2024 her appointment
as the Chairperson of the Audit Committee was ceased.
However, she was re-designated as the Chairperson of the
Audit Committee after her appointment on the Board of Directors
of the Company w.e.f. March 28, 2024 in the capacity of
Non-Executive Independent Director.
Meetings of the Audit Committee and attendance thereat.
During the Financial Year 2023-24, the Audit Committee met
6 (six) times, on the following dates:
|
S. N. |
Date of Audit |
Total No. of |
No. of |
|
1 |
May 23, 2023 |
3 |
3 |
|
2 |
June 13, 2023 |
3 |
2 |
|
3 |
June 27, 2023 |
3 |
2 |
|
4 |
August 14, 2023 |
3 |
3 |
|
5 |
November 07, 2023 |
3 |
2 |
|
6 |
February 06, 2024 |
3 |
2 |
Details of the Establishment of Vigil Mechanism for
Directors and Employees
In order to ensure that the activities of the Company are
conducted in a fair and transparent manner by adoption of the
highest standards of professionalism, honesty, integrity and
ethical behavior, the Company has adopted a vigil mechanism
policy, there is direct access to the Chairperson of the Audit
Committee.
During the year under review, Mrs. Tanu Agarwal was the
chairperson of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee,
however due to her resignation from the post of Director of
the Company w.e.f close of business hours on February 28,
2024 her appointment as the Chairperson of the Nomination
and Remuneration Committee was ceased. However, she
was re-designated as the Chairperson of the committee after
her appointment on the Board of Directors of the Company
w.e.f. March 28, 2024 in the capacity of Non-Executive
Independent Director.
During the Financial Year 2023-24, the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee met 3 (three) times, on the following
dates:
|
S.N. |
Date of NRC |
Total No. of |
No. of |
|
1 |
May 23, 2023 |
3 |
3 |
|
2 |
August 14, 2023 |
3 |
3 |
|
3 |
November 07, 2023 |
3 |
2 |
The composition of the Stakeholders Relationship Committee is
in compliance with the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies
Act, 2013 and Regulation 20 of the Listing Regulations.
The Prime responsibility of the Stakeholders Relationship
Committee is to ensure that the proper liasoning is established
with the shareholders of the Company and the grievances of
|
S.N. |
Name of Member |
Designation |
|
1. |
Mrs. Tanu Agarwal |
Chairperson |
|
2. |
Mr. Vijay Kumar Sharma |
Member |
|
3. |
Mr. Parshant Chohan |
Member |
c) The percentage increase in the median remuneration of
employees in the Financial Year
- There were no employees on the payroll of the Company
other than CFO and Cs of the Company. The percentage
increase in the median remuneration of the employees of
the Company is 6.89%. Median remuneration of the
employee is provided only for those employees who
have drawn remuneration from the Company for the full
fiscal of 2024 and 2023. Only CFO has remain employed
for the entire fiscal of 2024 and 2023.
d) The number of permanent employees on the roll of the
Company:
- During the year 2023-24, two employees were on the
payroll of the Company which are the Company Secretary
and the Chief Financial Officer.
e) 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:
- As explained above, there is no employee on the roll of
the Company other than the managerial personnel
(CS and CFO). Hence, no such comparison can be
drawn.
f) The Remuneration is as per the remuneration policy of the
Company.
g) The names of the top 10 employees during the year of
reporting in terms of remuneration are:
security holders are resolved efficiently and effectively i.e.
within the given time period.
Composition of Stakeholders Relationship Committee
and changes therein during the financial year 2023-24
are as follows:
|
S.N. |
Name of Member |
Designation |
|
1 |
Mr. Viiay Kumar Sharma |
Chairman |
|
2 |
Mr. Sharad Rastogi |
Member |
|
3 |
Mr. Prashant Chohan |
Member |
There were no changes in the Committee during the year of
reporting.
Meetings of the Stakeholders Relationship Committee
and attendance thereat.
During the Financial Year 2023-24, the Stakeholders Relationship
Committee met on May 23, 2023 in which all the Members of
the Stakeholders Relationship Committee were present.
The Company has neither granted any Loans, extended any
Guarantees or provided any Securities nor made any
Investments during the Financial Year 2023-24, pursuant to
the provisions of Companies Act, 2013.
Particulars of contracts or arrangements made with related
parties.
During the Financial Year 2023-24, your Company has not
made any new contracts with related parties pursuant to Section
188 of the Companies Act, 2013. Like previous years there
were instances of transactions with related party as detailed
below:
As informed earlier, the SRM Energy Tamilnadu Pvt. Ltd.
(Wholly Owned Subsidiary) related party as per Section 2(76)
of the Companies Act, 2013, had provided unsecured loans
to our Company to fulfill the Company''s requirements related
to legal expenses, necessary statutory compliances and to
meet the outstanding liabilities. Such loan transactions do
not fall under the criteria of Section 188 of the Companies
Act, 2013. All these transactions are material related party
transactions in terms of Reg 23 of SEBI (Listing Obligations
and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, however,
this regulation is not applicable to the Company as per
exemption given under Regulation 15(2) of the said
regulations.
The Company has taken omnibus approval from the audit
committee for above mentioned transactions as per provisions
of Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013.
The Company has a Related Party Transaction and Arm''s
Length Pricing Policy, which can be accessed with the link
mentioned below:
http://srmenergy.in/Data/Documents/SRM%20Energy%20-
% 2 0 O D % 2 0 - % 2 0 P o l i c y % 2 0 o n % 2 0 D e a l i n g % 2 0
with%20Related%20Party%20Transactions.pdf
Disclosure pursuant to Section 197(12) of the Companies
Act, 2013 and Rule 5 of Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is provided
below:
a) The Ratio of the remuneration of each Director to the Median
remuneration of the employees of the Company for the year
2023-24:
- None of the Directors of the Company has drawn any
remuneration in any form during the Financial Year 2023¬
24, hence no such ratio could be calculated.
c) The percentage increase in remuneration of each Director,
CFO, CEO, CS or Manager in the Financial Year:
- None of the Directors of the Company has drawn any
remuneration in any manner whatsoever from the
Company during the year and hence there was no event
of increase in the remuneration of any of the Directors
during the Financial Year 2023-24.
- Increment in the remuneration of the Chief Financial
Officer and Company Secretary of the Company had
taken place during the year of reporting as compared to
the previous year. The percentage increase in the
remuneration was as follow:
|
Name |
Raman Kumar |
Pankaj Gupta |
|
Designation |
C.F.O. |
Company Secretary |
|
Percentage Change |
6.89% |
31.25% |
|
S.N. |
Name of Employee |
Designation |
|
1 |
Mr. Raman Mallick |
Chief Financial Officer |
|
2 |
Mr. Pankaj Gupta |
Company Secretary and |
|
Compliance Officer |
h) There were no employees in the Company during the year
who were in receipt of remuneration in excess of Rs.
1,02,00,000/- per annum or Rs. 8,50,000/- per month.
Your Company has developed and implemented a Risk
Management Policy, including the identification of elements
of risk and its severity, that may impact the existence of the
Company. Though the applicability of the risk management
committee does not apply to the Company. However, the
Audit Committee of the Board is entrusted to ensure the Risk
Management Policy and System.
The Board of Directors has a Risk Management Policy which
is available on the Company''s website with the below link:
http://www.srmenergy.in/Data/Documents/SRM%20
Energy%20-%20OD%20-%20Risk%20Management.pdf
In terms of Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V of the SEBI
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations,
2015, a Management Discussion and Analysis Report has
been prepared and the same is forming part of this Report.
As per regulation 15(2) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, compliance with
the corporate governance provisions as specified in regulation
17 to 27 and clauses (b) to (i) of sub-regulation (2) of regulation
46 and para C, D and E of Schedule V, shall not apply in
respect of the listed entity having paid up equity share capital
not exceeding rupees ten crore and net worth not exceeding
rupees twenty five crore, as on the last day of the previous
financial year. At present, the Company''s Paid up capital is
Rs. 9.06 Crores and the net worth is Rs. 3.72 Crores in
negative, which is within the threshold limits as prescribed in
the aforesaid regulation,therefore it is exempted to comply
with the aforesaid requirements of the Corporate Governance
and hence the said report is not annexed.
Your Company being eligible has claimed exemption under
Regulation 15(2) of SEBI (LODR), Regulations, 2015 to BSE
for submitting Annual Secretarial Compliance Report. Such
exemption was duly filed to the exchange.
The Company''s Securities are currently listed on Bombay
Stock Exchange Limited (BSE Limited) with I SI N-
INE173J01018 and scrip code 523222. The annual listing fees
for the Financial Year 2023-24 and 2024-25 have been paid to
the exchange.
The Financial Statements of the Company were prepared in
accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS).
In terms of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the
Directors would like to state/confirm that:
(a) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the Financial
Year ended on 31st March, 2024, the applicable accounting
standards have been followed along with proper
explanation relating to material departures;
(b) the appropriate accounting policies have been selected
and applied 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 2023-24 and of the profit
and loss of the Company for that period;
(c) the proper and sufficient care has been taken 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 Financial Year ended on 31st
March, 2024 have been prepared on a going concern
basis;
(e) the Directors, have laid down internal financial controls
to be followed by the Company and that such internal
financial controls are adequate and were operating
effectively, and
(f) the Directors had devised proper systems to ensure
compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and
that such systems were adequate and operating
effectively.
During the Financial Year 2023-24, no such event has arisen
as the Company has not declared dividend for the concerned
years. Hence, the provisions of Section 125(2) of the
Companies Act, 2013 do not apply.
The Board of Directors affirms that the Company has complied
with the applicable Secretarial Standards, i.e., SS-1 and SS-2
issued by the Institute of Companies Secretaries of India.
In terms of the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women
at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act,
2013, your Company is exempted from compliance under
said provisions. Hence, no Internal Complaint Committee (ICC)
is constituted during the period under review.
No application has been made under the Insolvency and
Bankruptcy Code by or against the Company till the date of
this report; hence the requirement to disclose the details of
application made or any proceeding pending under the
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 during the year along
with their status as at the end of the financial year is not
applicable.
However, as disclosed above, the Wholly-owned subsidiary
has made an Application under Section 10 of the Insolvency
and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 which was rejected by the tribunal
on the ground of maintainability. The subsidiary is planning to
challenge the said order of the hon''ble tribunal NCLT.
Your directors are pleased to place their gratitude to all the
shareholders of the Company and also the Bank and
Government Authorities for their co-operation to the Company.
Your Directors are also grateful to the employee/ s for their
dedication and support given to the Company, especially in
this adverse position.
Whole-time Director Director
DIN: 09828931 DIN:03272034
Place: New Delhi
Date: August 13, 2024
Mar 31, 2015
Dear Members,
The Directors present herewith the Twenty Eighth Annual Report together
with the Audited Standalone Accounts of the Company for the year ended
March 31,2015.
FINANCIAL RESULTS (STANDALONE)
Rs in Lacs
Year Ended Year Ended
Description 31-03-2015 31-03-2014
Other Income 0.52 -
TOTAL REVENUE 0.52 -
Loss before exceptional and (57.27) (40.20)
extraordinary and tax
Exceptional Items 10.80 -
Loss before extraordinary (68.07) (40.20)
items and tax
Extra-ordinary Items - -
Loss before Tax (68.07) (40.20)
Tax Expense - -
Loss for the year (68.07) (40.20)
OPERATIONS:
The Company is in the process of setting up Thermal Power Projects at
various locations more particularly in Tamilnadu. The project at
Tamilnadu is consisting of 3X660 MW i.e. 1980 MW capacity is being set
up by the Wholly Owned Subsidiary SRM Energy Tamilnadu Pvt. Ltd. As
such there are no other operations at present and the related expenses
incurred during the current period are considered as pre operative
expenses pending allocation to the power project.
The Company proposes to induct financial / strategic investor into the
subsidiary to take care of the equity requirements. Subsequently,
significant portion of the debt requirements is proposed to be met
through loans from the Chinese Banks Consortium. For meeting the
domestic debt requirements, the.Company proposes to mandate one of the
leading banks / financial institutions.
Though the Group's networth has been significantly reduced and it has
been incurring cash losses, the promoters have infused funds by way of
unsecured loan and are committed to provide necessary funding to meet
the liabilities and future running expenses of the Group. Further, the
Board of Directors of the Company, in its meeting held on March 09,
2015 have decided to sell/dispose off the Power plant transferred in
its wholly owned subsidiary, subject to necessary approvals from the
shareholders and other statutory authorities, if any. In view of above
developments, the accounts have been prepared under going concern
basis.
The power plant in the wholly owned subsidiary, which is intended to be
sold /disposed off as explained above, is in Pre-operative stage and no
expenses have been charged to Statement of Profit and Loss.
Accordingly, the loss for the year does not include any loss relating
to ordinary activities attributable to discontinuing operations.
DIVIDEND
As the Power project is under implementation and there is no operating
income, your directors are not in a position to recommend any dividend.
MANAGEMENT'S 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 in India, is presented in a separate section forming part of
the Annual Report.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT
In accordance with the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act") and Accounting
Standard (AS)-21 on Consolidated Financial Statements read with AS - 23
on Accounting for Investments in Associates and AS - 27 on Financial
Reporting of Interests in Joint Ventures, the audited consolidated
financial statement is provided in the Annual Report.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANY & RELATED COMPLIANCES
Your Company has one wholly owned subsidiary company viz. SRM Energy
Tamilnadu Private Limited, which does not have any operations at
present. A report on the performance and financial position is provided
as Note 25 to the consolidated financial statement and hence not
repeated here for the sake of brevity.
* No Companies which have become subsidiaries during the financial year
2014-15:
* No Companies which ceased to be subsidiaries during the financial
year 2014-15:
* No company has become/ceased to be a joint venture or associate
during the financial year 2014-15.
The Policy for determining material subsidiaries as approved may be
accessed on the Company's website at the link:
http://www.srmenerav.in/Data/Documents SRM% 20Enerav
%20-%200D%20-%20Policy %20 for%20 Determining %20 Material% 20
Subsidiarv.pdf
However, the annual accounts of the subsidiary company and the related
detailed information are available to the shareholders of the holding
and subsidiary companies seeking such information at any point of time.
The annual accounts of the subsidiary company are kept for inspection
by any shareholder at the Registered office of the holding company and
of the subsidiary company concerned and a note to the above effect will
be included in the annual report of the holding company.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Your Directors state that:
a) in the preparation of the annua! accounts for the year ended March
31,2015, the applicable accounting standards read with requirements-set
out under Schedule III to the Act, have been followed and there are no
material departures from the same;
b) the Directors 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 as at March 31, 2015 and of the profit of the Company
for the year ended on that date;
c) the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and
for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d) the Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a 'going concern'
basis;
e) the Directors have laid down internal financial controls to be
followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are
adequate and are operating effectively; and
f) the Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with
the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate
and operating effectively.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Your Company has implemented the conditions of Corporate Governance as
contained in Clause 49 of listing agreement. Separate reports on
Corporate Governance along with necessary certificates are given
elsewhere in this Annual Report.
CONTRACTS AND ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES
All contracts / arrangements / transactions entered by the Company
during the financial year with related parties were in the ordinary
course of business and on an arm's length basis. During the year, the
Company had not entered into any contract / arrangement / transaction
with related parties which could be considered materia! in accordance
with the policy of the Company on materiality of related party
transactions.
The Policy on materiality of related party transactions and dealing
with related party transactions as approved by the Board may be
accessed on the Company's website at the link: http://www.srmenerov.
ln./Daia/Documents/SRM%20Enerqv%20-%200D%2Q-%20Policv%2Qon%20Dealina%2[)
with%20 Related%20Party%20Transactions.pdf
Your Directors draw attention of the members to Note 22 to the
financial statement which sets out related party disclosures.
RISK MANAGEMENT
During the year, your Directors have constituted a Risk Management
Committee which has been entrusted with the responsibility to assist
the Board in (a) Overseeing and approving the Company's enterprise wide
risk management framework; and (b) Overseeing that all the risks that
the organization faces such as strategic, financial, credit, market,
liquidity, security, property, IT, legal, regulatory, reputational and
other risks have been identified and assessed and there is an adequate
risk management infrastructure in place capable of addressing those
risks. The Company manages, monitors and reports on the principal risks
and uncertainties that can impact its ability to achieve its strategic
objectives.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS
The Company has in place adequate internal financial controls with
reference to financial statements. During the year, such controls were
tested and no reportable material weakness in the design or operation
was observed.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
In accordance with the provisions of the Act and the Articles of
Association of the Company, Mr. Vishal Rastogi, Managing Director of
the Company will retire by rotation at the forthcoming Annual General
Meeting and being eligible have offered themselves for re-appointment
as Director of the Company, liable to retire by rotation, in the said
meeting.
Mr. Gagan Rastogi, Director of the Company resigned from the Board on
November 14, 2014. The Board places on record its deep appreciation for
the valuable contribution made by him during his tenure as Director of
the Company.
During the year under review, the members approved the appointments of
Ms. Tanu Agarwal as an Additional Director of the Company pursuant to
the provisions of Sections 161 of the Companies Act, 2013, and Article
170 of the Company's Articles of Association under Non Executive Women
Director Category w.e.f. April 01, 2015.
In terms of Section 161 (1) of the Act, Ms. Tanu Agarwal holds office
only upto the date of the forthcoming AGM but is eligible for
appointment as a Director. A notice under Section 160(1) of the
Companies Act, 2013, has been received from a Member signifying its
intention to propose the appointment of Ms. Tanu Agarwal as a Director
of the Company, subject to approval of the Members in the ensuing
annual general meeting, whose office shall be liable to retire by
rotation. The Resolutions seeking approval of the members for their
appointment as Directors have been incorporated in the Notice Convening
the Annual General Meeting.
Presently, Mr. Pranav Kumar, Mr. Sameer Rajpal and Mr. Vijay Sharma are
the Independent Directors of the Company. Independent Directors of the
Company confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as
prescribed both under the Act and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement
with the Stock Exchanges.
The Company has devised a Policy for performance evaluation of
Independent Directors, Board, Committees and other individual Directors
which include criteria for performance evaluation of the non- executive
directors and executive directors.
On the basis of the Policy for performance evaluation of Independent
Directors, Board, Committees and other individual Directors, a process
of evaluation was followed by the Board for its own performance and
that of its Committees and individual Directors.
The details of programmes for familiarisation of Independent Directors
with the Company, their roles, rights, responsibilities in the Company,
nature of the industry in which the Company operates, business model of
the Company and related matters are put up on the website of the
Company at the link: http://www.
srmenerqv.in/Data/Documents/SRM%20Enerqy%20-%2QOD%20-%20
Familiarisation%20Process%20 Policy.odf
The following policies of the Company are attached herewith marked as
Annexure 1 and Annexure 2:
1) Policy for selection of Directors and determining Directors
independence; and
2) Remuneration Policy for Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and
other employees.
Brief profile of the Director proposed to be reappointed as required
under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement are annexed to the Notice of
Annual General Meeting forming part of this Annual Report.
AUDITORS AND STATUTORS'S REPORT
Statutory Auditors
The present Statutory Auditors of the Company M/s Haribhakti & Co.,
Chartered Accountants (CAs), (Firm registration No. 103523W) Mumbai,
have resigned on August 13,2015.
In view of the above, the Board received a proposal to appoint M/s
Vatss & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Gurgaon, (Firm registration
No. 017573N, as Statutory Auditors of the Company to hold office from
the conclusion of this Annual General Meeting (AGM) until the
conclusion of the Thirty Third AGM of the Company to be held in the
year 2020 (subject to ratification of their appointment at every AGM),
to examine and audit the accounts of the Company at Mumbai. They have
confirmed their eligibility to the effect that their appointment, if
made, would be within the prescribed limits under the Act and that they
are not disqualified for re-appointment.
Statutors's Report
Though the Group's networth has been significantly reduced and it. has
been incurring cash losses, the promoters have infused funds by way of
unsecured loan and are committed to provide necessary funding to meet
the liabilities and future running expenses of the Group. Further, the
Board of Directors of the Company, in its meeting held on March 09,2015
have decided to sell / dispose off the Power plant transferred in its
wholly owned subsidiary, subject to necessary approvals from the
shareholders and other statutory authorities, if any. In view of above
developments, the accounts have been prepared undergoing concern basis.
The power plant in the wholly owned subsidiary, which is intended to be
sold / disposed off as explained above, is in Pre-operative stage and
no expenses have been charged to Statement of Profit and Loss.
Accordingly, the loss for the year does not include any loss relating
to ordinary activities attributable to discontinuing operations.
The Notes on financial statement referred to in the Auditors' Report
are self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments. The
Auditors' Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or
adverse remark.
Secretarial Auditor
The Board has appointed Mrs. Ritika Agarwal, Practising Company
Secretary, to conduct Secretarial Audit for the financial year 2014-15.
The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended March 31,
2015 is annexed herewith marked as Annexure 3 to this Report. The
Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification,
reservation or adverse remark.
DISCLOSURES:
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee comprises Independent Directors namely Mr. Sameer
Rajpal -Chairman, Mr. Vijay Sharma and Mr. Vishal Rastogi as other
members. All the recommendations made by the Audit Committee were
accepted by the Board.
Vigil Mechanism
The Vigil Mechanism of the Company, which also incorporates a whistle
blower policy in terms of the Listing Agreement, includes an Ethics &
Compliance Task Force comprising senior executives of the Company.
Protected disclosures can be made by a whistle blower through an
e-mail, or dedicated telephone line or a letter to the Task Force or to
the Chairman of the Audit Committee.
The Policy on vigil mechanism and whistle blower policy may be accessed
on the Company's website at the link: http://www.srmenerqy.in /Data/
Documents/ SRM%20 Energy%20-%200D%20-%20Whistle%20 Blower.pdf
Meetings of the Board
Seven meetings of the Board of Directors were held during the year. For
further details, please refer report on Corporate Governance of this
Annual Report.
Particulars of Loans given, Investments made, Guarantees given and
Securities provided
Particulars of loans given, investments made, guarantees given and
securities provided along with the purpose for which the loan or
guarantee or security is proposed to be utilized by the recipient are
provided in the standalone financial statement.
Extract of Annual Return
Extract of Annual Return of the Company is annexed herewith as Annexure
4 to this Report.
Particulars of Employees and related disclosures
Since no employee is receiving remuneration in excess of limit
specified under the provisions of provisions of Section 197(12) of the
Act read with Rules 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, Statement of
particulars of employees do not form part of the report.
Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange
Earnings and Outgo
Statement of particulars under Section 134(3)(m) the Companies Act,
2013 read with relevant Rules regarding Conservation of Energy and
Technology Absorption are presently not applicable to the Company.
GENERAL
Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in
respect of the following items as there were no transactions on these
items during the year under review:
1. Details relating to the Corporate Social Responsibility and
Governance indicating the activities to be undertaken by the Company,
as the Section 135 of the Act are not applicable to the Company
2. Details relating to deposits covered under Chapter V of the Act.
4. Issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend,
voting or otherwise.
5. Issue of shares (including sweat equity shares) to employees of the
Company under any scheme save and except ESOS referred to in this
Report.
6. Neitherthe Managing Director nor the Whole-time Directors of the
Company receive any remuneration or commission from any of its
subsidiaries.
7. No significant or material orders were passed by the Regulators or
Courts or Tribunals which impact the going concern status and Company's
operations in future.
8. Your Directors further state that 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.
APPRECIATION
Your Directors wish to express their sincere appreciation to the
Central Government, the State Governments, bankers and the business
associates for their excellent support and look forward to continued
support in future. Your Directors wish to place on record their
appreciation to the employees at all levels for their hard work,
dedication and commitment.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Place: Gurgaon, Chairman
Dated: August 13, 2015.
Mar 31, 2014
Dear Members,
The Directors present herewith the Twenty Seventh Annual Report
together with the Audited Standalone Accounts of the Company for the
year ended March 31,2014.
FINANCIAL RESULTS (STANDALONE)
in Millions
Year Ended Year Ended
Discription 31-03-2014 31-03-2013
Other Income - -
TOTAL REVENUE - -
Loss before exceptional and (4.02) (3.28)
extraordinary and tax
Exceptional Items - -
Loss before extraordinary
items and tax (4.02) (3.28)
Extra-ordinary Items - -
Loss before Tax (4.02) (3.28)
Tax Expense - -
Loss for the year (4.02) (3.28)
EFFECT OF SCHEME OF ARRANGEMENT :
For the speedy implementation of the power project of the Company, The
Hon''ble Bombay High Court had approved the Scheme of Arrangement (the
''Scheme'') under Section 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, for
Hive off of "Cuddalore Power Division" to SRM Energy Tamilnadu
Private Limited (SETPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company with
effect from April 01, 2012 (the "Appointed Date") vide its order
dated September 03, 2013.
In accordance with the said Scheme, the Cuddalore Power Division of the
Company has been transferred to its Wholly Owned Subsidiary, SRM Energy
Tamilnadu Pvt. Ltd. (SETPL) with effect from April 01, 2012 (the
"Appointed Date"). The orders of the High Court were filed with the
Registrar of Companies, Mumbai on October 11, 2013, and (the Effective
Date"). In terms of the Scheme, all the assets and liabilities of the
Cuddalore Power Division of the Company at their respective Book Values
as on April 01, 2012 and also all consents, approvals, sanctions,
licenses, contracts pertaining to the Cuddalore Power Division of the
Company have been transferred to SETPL. The transaction for the period
from April 01, 2012 to March 31,2013 of the Cuddalore Power Division
are deemed to have been carried on by the Company for and in trust and
are treated as transactions of SETPL.
ALLOTMENT OF EQUITY SHARES BY SRM ENERGY TAMILNADU PVT. LTD.
As per the terms of the Scheme, the net consideration was satisfied by
SETPL to the Company by allotment of 13,10,000 equity shares of Rs.10
each, credited as fully paid up to the Company and payment of the
balance amount of Rs. 27,151/- on October 18, 2013.
OPERATIONS
The Company is in the process of setting up Thermal Power Projects at
various locations more particularly in Maharashtra, Eastern India and
Tamilnadu. The project at Tamilnadu is consisting of 3X660 MW i.e.
1980 MW capacity is being set up by the Wholly Owned Subsidiary SRM
Energy Tamilnadu Pvt. Ltd. As such there are no other operations at
present and the related expenses incurred during the current period are
considered as pre operative expenses pending allocation to the power
project.
The Company proposes to induct financial / strategic investor into the
subsidiary to take care of the equity requirements. Subsequently,
significant portion of the debt requirements is proposed to be met
through loans from the Chinese Banks Consortium. For meeting the
domestic debt requirements, the Company proposes to mandate one of the
leading banks / financial institutions.
DIVIDEND
As the Power project is under implementation and there is no operating
income, your directors are not in a position to recommend any dividend.
DIRECTORS
Mr. Gagan Rastogi, Director of the Company will retire by rotation at
the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and being eligible has offered
himself for re-appointment as Director of the Company, liable to retire
by rotation, in the said meeting.
Mr. Vishal Rastogi was appointed as Managing Director on February 21,
2014 and holds office up to the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The
Company has received a notice under Section 160 the Companies Act, 2013
from a member signifying the candidature of Mr. Vishal Rastogi for
appointment as Managing Director of the Company without remuneration
for a term of 5 years and shall be liable to retire by rotation in the
ensuing annual general meeting.
Mr. Sameer Rajpal and Mr. Vijay Sharma have been appointed as the
Additional Directors on the Board of your Company with effect from
February 11, 2014. Mr. Pranav Kumar has appointed as the Additional
Directors on the Board of your Company with effect from March 11,2014.
Your Company has received the notice under section 160 the Companies
Act, 2013 together with the requisite deposit from the shareholders, in
respect of Mr. Sameer Rajpal, Mr. Vijay Sharma and Mr. Pranav Kumar,
proposing their appointments as the Directors on the Board of the
Company. The Resolutions seeking approval of the members for their
appointment as Directors have been incorporated in the Notice Convening
the Annual General Meeting.
Mr. Jayaram Shetty and Mr. Sudarshan Parab, Directors of the Company
resigned from the Board on January 24, 2014 and January 25, 2014
respectively. Mr. D. Sundararajan, Managing Director & CEO of the
Company resigned from the Board on February 11, 2014.
Brief profile of the Director proposed to be reappointed as required
under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement are annexed to the Notice of
Annual General Meeting forming part of this Annual Report.
INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
Pursuant to Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 (new Act) read with
the Rules made thereunder, the Independent Directors shall hold office
for a period of up to 5 consecutive years and shall not be liable to
retire by rotation. They may be appointed for a maximum of two
consecutive terms of up to 5 years each. In terms of revised clause 49
of the listing agreement which will be applicable from October 01,
2014, in case the Independent Director has already served for 5 or more
years, he can be appointed for only one term of 5 years. As per new
Act, the Nominee Director is not considered to be an Independent
Director.
Presently, Mr. Pranav Kumar, Mr. Sameer Rajpal and Mr. Vijay Sharma are
the Independent Directors of the Company.
As per their existing terms of appointment, all of them are liable to
retire by rotation. However, under the new Act and Clause 49 of listing
agreement, they may be appointed afresh with a fixed period of up to 5
years.
The Board considered the independence of each of the above mentioned
Directors in terms of Section 149 and Schedule IV to the Companies Act,
2013 and Clause 49 of the listing agreement and was of the view that
the proposed directors fulfill the criteria of independence as
mentioned in the above provisions and can be appointed as Independent
Directors. All the proposed directors possess requisite qualifications,
appropriate skills, experience and knowledge in one or more fields of
finance, law management, marketing, administration, technical
operations and other disciplines related to Company''s business.
Keeping in view, the educational / professional qualifications, working
experience, expertise in line with Company''s business, positive
attributes, already being on the Board of the Company and benefits that
the Company will derive with their appointment, the Board has
recommended their appointment as Independent Directors of the Company
to hold office for a term of five consecutive years commencing from the
date of 27th Annual General Meeting of the Company.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANY & RELATED COMPLIANCES
As per Section 212 (1) of the Companies Act, 1956, the Company is
required to attach to its accounts, the Director''s Report, Balance
Sheet and Profit and Loss Account etc. of each of its subsidiaries.
However a general exemption has been granted by the Ministry vide its
General Circular No. 2/2011, dated - February 08, 2011 under section
212(8) of the Companies Act, 1956 for not attaching the said details.
Your Company has one wholly owned subsidiary company viz. SRM Energy
Tamilnadu Private Limited, which does not have any operations at
present. Hence, the Board of Directors have decided to avail the
exemption.
Accordingly, a copy of the Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Account,
Report of the Board of Directors and Auditors of the aforesaid wholly
owned subsidiary for the year ended March 31, 2014 have not been
attached with the financial statements of your Company. However, the
annual accounts of the subsidiary company and the related detailed
information are available to the shareholders of the holding and
subsidiary companies seeking such information at any point of time. The
annual accounts of the subsidiary company are kept for inspection by
any shareholder at the Registered office of the holding company and of
the
subsidiary company concerned and a note to the above effect will be
included in the annual report of the holding company.
LISTING
The equity shares continue to be listed on the BSE Limited (BSE) .The
BSE has nation-wide terminals and therefore, shareholders / Investors
are not facing any difficulty in trading in the shares of the Company
from any part ofthe country. The Company has paid annual listing fee
for the financial year 2014-15 to BSE.
FIXED DEPOSITS
During the year under review, the Company has not accepted any deposits
from the public pursuant to Section 58-A of the Companies Act, 1956.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE CODE
Pursuant to Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchange,
a compliance report on Corporate Governance is annexed as part of the
Annual Report.
DEMATERIALISATION OF SHARES
In terms ofthe notification issued by the Securities and Exchange Board
of India (SEBI) the Company has dematerialized its shares with both the
depositories CDSL and NSDL.
CODE OF CONDUCT
The Code of Conduct, as adopted by the Board of Directors is applicable
to all Directors, Senior Management and Employees of the Company. This
code is based on fundamental principles, viz. good corporate governance
and good corporate citizenship. The Code covers Company''s commitment
to sustainable development, concern for occupational health, safety and
environment, a gender friendly work place, transparency and
accountability and legal compliance.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Your Company has implemented the conditions of Corporate Governance as
contained in Clause 49 of listing agreement. Separate reports on
Corporate Governance and Management Discussion and Analysis along with
necessary certificates are given elsewhere in this Annual Report.
AUDITORS
M/s Haribhakti & Co., Chartered Accountants (CAs),(Firm registration
No. 103523W) Mumbai, were appointed as the statutory auditors of the
Company for financial year 2013-14 at the Annual General Meeting (AGM)
of the Company held on December 09, 2013.
M/s Haribhakti & Co., have been the Auditors of the Company since 2008
-09 and have completed a term of Six years. As per the provisions of
Section 139 of the Act, no listed company can appoint or re- appoint an
audit firm as auditor for more than two terms of five consecutive
years. Section 139 of the Act has also provided a period of three years
from the date of commencement of the Act to comply with this
requirement.
They have informed the Board that with a view to uphold the highest
standards of corporate governance and changes under the Companies Act,
2013, they would like to offer themselves to be re-appointed as
auditors in the forthcoming Annual General Meeting of the Company, have
agreed to and given their consent for their appointment as statutory
auditors of the Company.
M/s Haribhakti & Company, Chartered Accountants, Mumbai, the Statutory
Auditors of your Company holds office upto the conclusion of the
ensuing Annual General Meeting and is eligible for re-appointment. The
Company has received a letter from them to the effect that they are
willing to continue as Statutory Auditors and if re-appointed, their
re-appointment would be within the limits prescribed under Section 139
of the Companies Act, 2013.
In terms of Section 139(2) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board has
recommended that M/s Haribhakti & Co., Chartered Accountants may be
appointed as statutory auditors of the Company for a period of four
consecutive years from the conclusion of the Twenty Seventh Annual
General Meeting up to the 2018 of the Thirty First Annual General
Meeting, subject to ratification at each Annual General Meeting, at a
remuneration that may be decided by the shareholders
DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the requirements under sub Section 2AA of Section 217 of
the Companies Act, 1956, with respect to the Directors Responsibility
Statement, it is hereby confirmed:-
i) that in preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year
ended on March 31, 2014, the applicable accounting standards had been
followed along with proper explanations relating to material
departures.
ii) that the Directors had selected such accounting policies and
applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are
reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state
of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the
loss of the Company for the year under report.
iii) that the Directors had 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 by preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities.
iv) that the Directors had prepared the accounts for the financial year
ended on March 31, 2014 on a ''going concern basis''.
AUDITORS'' OBSERVATIONS
Though the Company''s networth has been substantially eroded and the
Company has been incurring Cash Losses, the management is of strong
view that the Company would turnaround with power project of the Wholly
Owned Subsidiary getting operational. The Company also intends to start
the projects in Maharashtra and Eastern India. The Company''s present
assets are adequate to meet the liabilities. The promoters are also
committed to provide necessary funding to meet the liabilities and have
provided Rs. 567.45 million as unsecured loan till March 31, 2014.
Accordingly, the accounts have been prepared on going concern basis.
PARTICULARS UNDER SECTION 217
Since no employee is receiving remuneration in excess of limit
specified under the provisions of Section 217 ( 2A) of the Companies
Act, 1956 ,read with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules,
1975 as amended from time to time, Statement of particulars of
employees do not form part of the report.
Statement of particulars under Section 217(1)(e) the Companies Act,
1956 read with Rule 2 of the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in
the Report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 regarding Conservation of
Energy and Technology Absorption are presently not applicable to the
Company.
APPRECIATION
Your Directors wish to express their sincere appreciation to the
Central Government, the State Governments, bankers and the business
associates for their excellent support and look forward to continued
support in future. Your Directors wish to place on record their
appreciation to the employees at all levels for their hard work,
dedication and commitment.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Place: Mumbai, Chairman
Dated: August 14, 2014.
Mar 31, 2013
The Directors present herewith the Twenty Sixth Annual Report together
with the Audited Standalone Accounts of the Company for the year ended
March 31, 2013.
FINANCIAL RESULTS (Standalone)
Rs. in Millions
Description Year Ended Year Ended
31-03-2013 31-03-2012
Other Income - -
Total Revenue - -
Loss before exceptional and
extraordinary items and tax (3.28) (3.50)
Exceptional Items - -
Loss before extraordinary
items and tax (3.28) (3.50)
Extra-ordinary Items - -
Loss before Tax (3.28) (3.50)
Tax Expense - -
Loss for the year (3.28) (3.50)
EFFECT OF SCHEME OF ARRANGEMENT:
As mentioned in the Annual Report for 2011-12, for the speedy
implementation of the power project of the Company, the Board of
Directors in their meeting held on May 22, 2012 had approved the Scheme
of Arrangement (the ''Scheme'') under Section 391 to 394 of the Companies
Act, 1956, for Hive off of "Cuddalore Power Division* to SRM Energy
Tamilnadu Private Limited (SETPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of the
Company with effect from. April 01, 2012 (the "Appointed Date"). The
shareholders of the Company had also approved the said Scheme in the
Court Convened meeting held on September 28, 2012. The Hon''ble Bombay
High Court had approved the said Scheme vide its order dated September
3, 2013.
In accordance with the said Scheme, the Cuddalore Power Division of the
Company has been transferred to its Wholly Owned Subsidiary, SRM Energy
Tamilnadu Pvt. Ltd. (SETPL) with effect from April, 1, 2012 (the
"Appointed Date"). The orders of the High Court were filed with the
Registrar of Companies, Mumbai on October 11, 2013 (the ''Effective
date''). In terms of the Scheme all the assets and liabilities of the
Cuddalore Power Division of the Company at their respective Book Values
as on 01.04.2012 and also all consents, approvals, sanctions, licenses,
contracts pertaining to the Cuddalore Power Division of the Company
have been transferred to SETPL. The transaction for the period from 1st
April, 2012 to 31st March 2013. of the Cuddalore Power Division are
deemed to have been carried on by the Company for and in trust and are
treated as transactions of SETPL.
ALLOTMENT OF EQUITY SHARES BY SRM ENERGY TAMILNADU PVT. LTD.
As per the terms of the Scheme, the net consideration was satisfied- by
SETPL to the Company by allotment of 13,10,000 equity shares of Rs. 10
each, credited as fully paid up to the Company and payment of the
balance amount of Rs. 27,151/- on October 18, 2013.
OPERATIONS:
The Company is in the process of setting up Thermal Power Projects at
various locations more particularly in Maharashtra, Eastern India and
Tamilnadu. The project at Tamilnadu is consisting of 3X660 MW i.e. 1980
MW capacity is being set up by the Wholly Owned Subsidiary SRM Energy
Tamilnadu Pvt. Ltd. As such there are no other operations at present
and the related expenses incurred during the current period are
considered as pre operative expenses pending allocation to the power
project.
As informed in the annual report of the last year, the paucity of
funds, resulting from the Company not being able to proceed with the
Proposed Rights issue, due to reasons beyond its control, has
considerably slowed down the progress of the project. In addition,
considering the prevailing power industry scenario in the country
coupled with the slower pace of growth of the country as a whole,
prospective investors have deferred their decisions on investments,
which has further compounded the problems.
During the period the Company has received the necessary CRZ clearances
for laying of the underground Sea Water Pipelines and overhead Coal
Conveyors from the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MOEF) (IA
Division) and also from the National Highways Authority of India,
Ministry of Transports, Govt, of India.
The Company proposes to induct fihancial / strategic investor into the
subsidiary to take care of the equity requirements. Subsequently,
significant portion of the debt requirements is proposed to be met
through loans from the Chinese Banks Consortium. For meeting the
domestic debt requirements, the Company proposes to mandate one of the
leading banks/ financial institutions.
DIVIDEND
As the Power project is under implementation and there is no operating
income, your directors are not in a position to recommend any dividend.
DIRECTORS
Mr. Jayaram Shetty has been appointed as the additional Director on the
Board of your Company with effect from October 18, 2013. As per the
provisions of Section 260 of the Companies Act, 1956 Mr. Jayaram Shetty
will hold office up to the date of the ensuing Annual General Meeting
of the Company. Your Company has received the notice under section 257
of the Companies Act, 1956 together with the requisite deposit from a
shareholder, in respect of Mr. Jayaram Shetty, proposing his
appointment as the Director on the Board of the Company. The Resolution
seeking approval of the members for their appointment as Director have
been incorporated in the Notice Convening the Annual General Meeting.
Mr. Srinivasan Parthasarathy, Director of the Company resigned from the
Board on August 01, 2013. Your directors record their appreciation for
the sen/ices and support rendered by him during his tenure on the Board
of the Company.
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and the
Article of Association of the Company, Mr. Gagan Deep Kumar Rastogi
retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being
eligible, offer himself for reappointment at the ensuing Annual General
Meeting of the Company.
Brief profile of the Director proposed to be reappointed as required
under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement are annexed to the Notice of
Annual General Meeting forming part of this Annual Report.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANY & RELATED COMPLIANCES
As per Section 212 (1) of the Companies Act, 1956, the Company is
required to attach to its accounts, the Director''s Report, Balance
Sheet and Profit and Loss Account etc. of each of its subsidiaries.
However, a general exemption has been granted by the Ministry vide its
General Circular No. 2/2011, dated - February 08, 2011 under section
212(8) of the Companies Act, 1956 for not attaching the said details.
Your Company has one wholly owned subsidiary company viz. "SRM Energy
Tamilnadu Private Limited, which does not have any operations at
present. Hence, the Board of Directors have decided to avail the
exemption.
, Accordingly, a copy of the Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Account,
Report of the Board of Directors and Auditors of the aforesaid wholly
owned subsidiary for the year ended March 31, 2013 have not been
attached with the financial statements of your Company. However, the
annual accounts of the subsidiary company and the related detailed
information are available to the shareholders of the holding and
subsidiary companies seeking such information at any point of time. The
annual accounts of the subsidiary company are kept for inspection by
any shareholder at the Registered office of the holding company and of
the subsidiary company concerned and a note to the above effect will be
included in the annual report of the holding company.
FIXED DEPOSITS
During the year under review, the Company has not accepted any deposits
from the public pursuant to Section 58-A of the Companies Act, 1956.
THE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE CODE
Pursuant to Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchange,
a compliance report on Corporate Governance is annexed as part of the
Annual Report.
DEMATERIAUSATION OF SHARES
In terms of the notification issued by the Securities and Exchange
Board of India (SEBI) the Company has dematerialized its shares with
both the depositories CDSL and NSDL.
DIRECTOR''S RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Your Director''s affirm that the audited accounts containing the
financial statements for the Financial Year 2012-13 are in conformity
with the requirements of the Companies Act, 1956. They believe that the
financial statements reflect fairly the form and substance of
transactions carried out during the year and reasonably present the
Company''s financial condition and the results of operations.
Pursuant to sub-section (2AA) of Section 217 of the Companies Act, 1956
the Board of Directors of the Company hereby state and confirm that:
a) In the preparation of the Annual Accounts, the applicable accounting
standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to
material departures.
b) The Directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them
consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and
prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of
the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit/loss of
the Company for that period.
c) The Directors had 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) The Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis.
CODE OF CONDUCT
The Code of Conduct, as adopted by the Board of Directors is applicable
to all Directors, Senior Management and Employees of the Company. This
code is based on fundamental principles, viz. good corporate
governance and good corporate citizenship. The Code covers Company''s
commitment to sustainable development, concern for occupational health,
safety and environment, a gender friendly work place, transparency and
accountability and legal compliance.
AUDITORS
M/s Haribhakti & Co., Chartered Accountants, Mumbai, the Auditors of
the Company hold office until the conclusion of the ensuing Annual
General Meeting. The Company has received a letter from them to the
effect that, their appointment, if made, by the Company for the year
2013-14 will be within the limit prescribed under Section 224 (1-B) of
the Companies Act,1956. The Board of Directors recommends their
reappointment.
AUDITORS'' OBSERVATIONS
Though the Company''s net worth has been substantially eroded and the
Company has been incurring Cash Losses, the management is of strong
view that the Company would turnaround with power project of the Wholly
Owned Subsidiary getting operational. The Company also intends to
restart the projects in Maharashtra and Eastern India. The Company''s
present assets are adequate to meet the liabilities. The promoters are
also committed to provide necessary funding to meet the liabilities and
have provided 2.42 million as unsecured loan till March 31, 2013.
Accordingly, the accounts have been prepared on going concern basis.
PARTICULARS UNDER SECTION 217
Since no employee is receiving remuneration in excess of limit
specified under the provisions of Section 217 ( 2A) of the Companies
Act, 1956 , read with the Companies (Particulars of Employees)
Rules,1975, Statement of particulars of employees do not form part of
the report.
Statement of particulars under Section 217(1)(e) regarding Conservation
of Energy and Technology Absorption are presently not applicable to the
Company.
Details of foreign exchange outgo are set out in note No. 21 of the
Financial Statements. There have been no Foreign Exchange earnings
during the current year and previous year.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under
review, as stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement is
presented in a separate section forming part of the Annual Report.
APPRECIATION
Your Directors wish to express their sincere appreciation to the
Central Government, the State Governments, bankers and the business
associates for their excellent support and look forward to continued
support in future. Your Directors wish to place on record their
appreciation to the employees at all levels for their hard work,
dedication and commitment.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Place: Mumbai, Chairman
Dated: October 18, 2013.
Mar 31, 2012
The Directors present herewith the Twenty Fifth Annual Report together
with the Audited Financial Statements of the Company for the year ended
March 31, 2012.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
Rs. in Million
Description Year Ended Year Ended
31-03-2012 31-03-2011
Other Income - 0.05
Total Revenue - 0.05
Other Expenses 3.50 4.11
Total Expenses 3.50 4.11
Loss before exceptional
and extraordinary and tax (3.50) (4.06)
Exceptional Items - -
Loss before extraordinary
items and tax (3.50) (4.06)
Extra-ordinary Items - -
Loss before Tax (3.50) (4.06)
Tax Expense - -
Loss for the year (3.50) (4.06)
OPERATIONS
The Company is in the, process of setting up a Super Critical Thermal
Power Project of 3X660 MW i.e. 1980 MW capacity in Tamilnadu and there
are no other operations at present. As such the related expenses
incurred during the current period are considered as pre-operative
expenses pending allocation to the power project.
The Company has already identified the entire land required for the
project and is currently concentrating on acquiring contiguous land.
However paucity of funds resulting from the Company not being able to
proceed with the proposed Rights Issue has considerably slowed down the
land acquisition process and also the Company entering into Coal
Trading business.
It is learnt that the Company's application for Coal linkage of 3.2
million tons per annum has been favorably considered by the Ministries
concerned and a formal communication in this regard is expected
shortly. The linkage is likely to be with Mahanadi Coal Ltd. and the
coal will be transported through barges from Orissa to Tamilnadu.
Imported and Domestic Coal will be blended in the ratio of 70:30 for
usage in the plant. The Company is continuing its efforts to get
Chinese Bank funding for major portion of the debt requirements of the
project.
PROPOSED RIGHTS ISSUE OF THE COMPANY
The Company had filed Draft Letter of Offer to the Security Exchange
Board of India (SEBI) for its proposed right issue on August 17, 2010.
Though SEBI gave its final observations vide letter dated February 8,
2011 it did not allow adjustment of unsecured loan brought in by the
Promoters against their Rights entitlement. The Company went on appeal
to Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) and it had allowed the
Company's appeal vide its orders dated June 6, 2011, subsequent to
which the Company filed Final Letter of Offer for the Proposed Rights
Issue on June 17, 2011 with SEBI for raising Rs.589 million.
However in the interim, SEBI, while dealing with certain entities in
case of market manipulation by issue of GDRs, had vide its ex-parte
order No.WTM/PS/ISD/02/2011 dated September 21, 2011, which was later
confirmed vide order dated December 30, 2011, directed a group Company,
Cals Refineries Ltd. (Cals) not to issue equity shares or any other
instruments convertible into equity shares or alter capital structure
in any manner till further directions in this regard. Subsequently,
SEBI vide its letter No. CFD/DIL/ISSUES/ SP/RG/OW/3382/2012 dated
February 7, 2012 informed our Merchant Banker that, as Cals, a group
Company has been directed not to issue any equity shares or alter their
capital structure in any manner till further directions in this regard,
the Company is not satisfying the eligibility criteria as provided in
Regulation 4(2)(a) and 4(2)(b) of the ICDR regulations and hence is not
eligible to proceed with the Rights Issue till directions against Cals
are in force.
The Company had filed an appeal to SAT against the aforesaid direction
of SEBI but the Company's appeal has been dismissed by SAT In view of
this, the Company now proposes to proceed with the Rights Issue as and
when Cals is exonerated from the charges.
HIVE OFF:
In order to proceed at a faster pace with the implementation of the
project, the Board of Directors, have approved the hiving off of the
Cuddalore Power Project to our wholly owned subsidiary M/s SRM Energy
Tamilnadu Pvt. Ltd., as per the Scheme of arrangement under section 391
to 394 of the Companies Act, subject to receipt of necessary approvals.
DIVIDEND
As the Power project is under implementation and there is no operating
income, your directors are not in a position to recommend any dividend.
DIRECTORS
Mr. B.S. Rao, Director of the Company resigned from the Board on
September 27, 2011. Your directors record their appreciation for the
services and support rendered by him during his tenure on the Board of
the Company.
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and the
Article of Association of the Company, Mr. Sudarshan K. Parab retires
by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible,
offers himself for reappointment at the ensuing Annual General Meeting
of the Company.
Brief profile of the Director proposed to be reappointed as required
under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement is annexed to the Notice of
Annual General Meeting forming part of this Annual Report.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANY & RELATED COMPLIANCES
As per Section 212(1) of the Companies Act, 1956, the Company is
required to attach to its accounts, the Director's Report, Balance
Sheet and Profit and Loss Account etc. of each of its subsidiaries.
Your Company has one wholly owned subsidiary company viz. "SRM Energy
Tamilnadu Private Limited, which does not have any operations at
present. Hence, the Board of Directors have decided to avail the
general exemption granted by the Ministry vide its General Circular No.
2/2011, dated February 08, 2011 under section 212(8) of the Companies
Act, 1956.
Accordingly, a copy of the Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Account,
Report of the Board of Directors and Auditors of the aforesaid wholly
owned subsidiary for the year ended March 31, 2012 have not been
attached with the financial statements of your Company. However, the
annual accounts of the subsidiary company and the related detailed
information are available to the shareholders of the Company seeking
such information at any point of time. The annual accounts of the
subsidiary company are kept for inspection by any shareholder at the
Registered office of the Company and a note to the above effect has
been included in the annual report of the Company.
FIXED DEPOSITS
During the year under review, the Company has not accepted any deposits
from the public pursuant to Section 58-A of the Companies Act, 1956.
THE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE CODE
Pursuant to Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchange,
a compliance report on Corporate Governance is annexed as part of the
Annual Report.
DEMATERIALISATION OF SHARES
In terms of the notification issued by SEBI, the Company has
dematerialized its shares with both the depositories CDSL and NSDL.
DIRECTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Your Director's affirm that the audited accounts containing the
financial statements for the Financial Year 2011-12, are in conformity
with the requirements of the Companies Act, 1956. They believe that the
financial statements reflect fairly the form and substance of
transactions carried out during the year and reasonably present the
Company's financial condition and the results of operations.
Pursuant to sub-section (2AA) of Section 217 of the Companies Act, 1956
the Board of Directors of the Company hereby state and confirm that:
a) In the preparation of the Annual Accounts, the applicable accounting
standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to
material departures.
b) The Directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them
consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and
prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of
the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit/loss of
the Company for that period.
c) The Directors had 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) The Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis.
CODE OF CONDUCT
The Code of Conduct, as adopted by the Board of Directors is applicable
to all Directors, Senior Management and Employees of the Company. This
code is based on fundamental principles, viz. good corporate governance
and good corporate citizenship. The Code covers Company's commitment
to sustainable development, concern for occupational health, safety and
environment, a gender friendly work place, transparency and
accountability and legal compliance.
AUDITORS
M/s Haribhakti & Co., Chartered Accountants, Mumbai, the Auditors of
the Company hold office until the conclusion of the ensuing Annual
General Meeting. The Company has received a letter from them to the
effect that, their appointment, if made, by the Company for the year
2012-13 will be within the limit prescribed under Section 224 (1-B) of
the Companies Act, 1956. The Board of Directors recommend their
reappointment.
AUDITORS' OBSERVATIONS
The Company's Auditors have drawn attention to Note 28 of the financial
statements with regard to the preparation of financial statements on a
going concern assumption. The management is of the view that though the
Company's net worth has been substantially eroded and it is incurring
cash losses, the Company would turn around with the power project
becoming operational. The Company's present assets are adequate to
meets its liabilities. In addition, the Promoter is also committed to
provide necessary funding to meet the Company's liabilities.
PARTICULARS UNDER SECTION 217
Since no employee is receiving remuneration in excess of limit
specified under the provisions of Section 217 ( 2A) of the Companies
Act. 1956 . read with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules,
1975, Statement of particulars of employees do not form part of the
report.
Statement of particulars under Section 217(1)(e) regarding Conservation
of Energy and Technology Absorption are presently not applicable to the
Company.
Details of foreign exchange outgo are set out in note No. 19 of the
Financial Statements. There have been no Foreign Exchange earnings
during the current year and previous year.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under
review, as stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement is
presented in a separate section forming part of the Annual Report.
APPRECIATION
Your Directors wish to express their sincere appreciation to the
Central Government, the State Governments, bankers and the business
associates for their excellent support and look forward to continued
support in future. Your Directors wish to place on record their
appreciation to the employees at all levels for their hard work,
dedication and commitment.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Place: Mumbai. Chairman
Dated: July 25, 2012.
Mar 31, 2011
The Directors present herewith the Twenty Fourth Annual Report together
with the Audited Accounts of the Company for the year ended March 31,
2011.
FINANCIAL RESULTS (Rs. in Lacs)
Description Year Ended Year Ended
31-03-2011 31-03-2010
Other Income 0.48 0.03
TOTAL INCOME 0.48 0.03
Profit / (Loss) before
Depreciation and Interest (38.12) (3.65)
Depreciation & Amortisation
Interest 2.42 -
ProfitV(Loss) from Ordinary
Activities before tax (40.54) (3.65)
Tax Expenses - -
Net Profit/(Loss) from Ordinary
Activities after tax (40.54) (3.65)
Extra-ordinary Items - -
Net profit/(Loss) for the year (40.54) (3.65)
OPERATIONS
The Company is in the process of setting up Super Critical Thermal
Power Project of 3X660 MW i.e. 1980 MW capacity in Tamilrradu and there
are no other operations at present. As such the related expenses
incurred during the current period are considered as pre operative
expenses pending allocation to the power project.
The Company is in the process of completing the acquisition of the
required land. The Company has also submitted application for allotment
of Govt: Land falling within the site premises and the same is under
process. International Competitive Bidding (ICB) process for award of
EPC contract for the project has been successfully completed with the
award of EPC contract to China Datang Technologies & Engineering Co.
Ltd. (CDTE), a specialized engineering corporation and EPC contractor
in China and a subsidiary of China Datang Corporation (CDC), the
largest power utility in China. CDTE has been awarded the Letter of
Intent (LOI) for supply of 3 (Three) Thermal Power units of 660 MW each
based on Super Critical Technology on Turnkey EPC basis at a value of
US$ 1.4 billion on 15th December 2010 in the august presence HE Mr. Wen
Jiabao, Honble Premier of the Peoples Republic of China. The power
plant will be completed in 51 months from the commencement of
construction, with the first unit being commissioned in 39 months and
will comply with the latest CEA guidelines on efficiency norms.
In the same meeting SRM has also signed a Tripartite Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) with CDTE and Industrial and Commercial Bank of
China (ICBC), the largest wholesale, retail and the leading investment
bank in China with highest market value throughout the world, for
financing the export buyers credit to the extent of 85% of the EPC
contract value backed by insurance from China Export & Credit Insurance
Corporation.
The Company has signed an MOU for supply of 7 million tons of Coal from
mines located at Mozambique and Malawi, Africa. This MOU along with the
existing agreement with Indonesian party for supply of 5 million tons
per annum with an option to increase the same to 6.0 million tons per
annum will be sufficient to meet the requirements of the project. The
Companys application to the Ministry of Coal, Govt, of India for
domestic coai linkage for blending is also under its active
consideration.
On February 08, 2011 "The Expert Appraisal Committee on Environmental
Impact Assessment of Thermal Power and Coal Mine Projects" has
recommended for Environmental Clearance for 3X660 MW Super Critical
Power Project of the Company. We expect the formal approval from the
Ministry within a short time. The Company has also received In
principle clearance from the Railway authorities for crossing of
Railway lines (for laying overhead Coal Conveyor and underground Sea
water pipeline).
The Company has signed an MOU with Cuddalore Port Company Pvt. Ltd. for
availing port services from their upcoming port at Cuddalore, which is
at a distance of 8 kms from the plant site. As a backup arrangement, an
MOU has also been signed with Karaikal Port Company Ltd. for availing
Port services for import of Coal.
The promoters of the Company have infused an amount of Rs. 4451.35 lacs
upto March 31, 2011 in the form of Share Application Money, which will
not be withdrawn from the Company till the required Equity is in place.
DIVIDEND
As the Power project is under implementation and there is no operating
income, your directors are not in a position to recommend any dividend.
DIRECTORS
Mr. Sudarshan K. Parab and Mr. Gagan Deep Kumar Rastogi have been
appointed as the additional Directors on the Board of your Company with
effect from July 08, 2010 and February 11, 2011 respectively. As per
the provisions of Section 260 of the Companies Act, 1956 Mr. Sudarshan
K. Parab and Mr. Gagan Deep Kumar Rastogi will hold office up to the
date of the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company.
Your Company has received the notices under section 257 of the
Companies Act, 1956 together with the requisite deposits from the
shareholders, in respect of Mr. Sudarshan K. Parab and Mr. Gagan Deep
Kumar Rastogi, proposing their appointments as the Directors on the
Board of the Company. The Resolutions seeking approvals of the members
for their appointments as Directors have been incorporated in the
Notice Convening the Annual General Meeting.
Mr. Deep Kumar Rastogi, Director of the Company resigned from the Board
on February 11, 2011. Your directors record their appreciation for the
services and support rendered by him during his tenure on the Board of
the Company.
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and the
Article of Association of the Company,
Mr.Srinivasan Parthasarathy retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual
General Meeting and being eligible, offer himself for reappointment at
the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company.
Mr. D. Sundararajan, Director & CEO of the Company has been appointed
as the Managing Director & CEO of the Company w.e.f. July 08, 2010. The
Resolutions seeking approval of the membersfor his appointment as
Managing Director & CEO of the Company has been incorporated in the
Notice Convening thS Annual General Meeting.
Brief profile of the Directors proposed to be appointed / reappointed
as required under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement are annexed to the
Notice of Annual General Meeting forming part of this Annual Report.
PROPOSED RIGHT ISSUE OF THE COMPANY
The Company has filed draft offer letter on August 17, 2010 with the
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) & Bombay Stock Exchange
(BSE) for issue of 5,88,90,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each at Par on
a Rights basis to the existing Equity shareholders of the Company in
the ratio of 65 (Sixty Five) equity shares for every 10 (Ten) Equity
Shares.
In principle approval from BSE has been received vide their letter
dated August 31, 2010. The final observation letter no.
CFD/DIL/ISSUES/SP/RG/OW/4698/2011 dated February 08, 2011 has been
received from SEBI. However SEBI, in their observation letter have
directed the Company not to adjust the unsecured loans of the promoter
of the Company against the allotment of shares against their
entitlement and also against the shares to be allotted as a result of
the renunciation or the unsubscribed portion in the Rights Issue.
The Company filed an appeal before the Honble Securities Appellate
Tribunal, (SAT) Mumbai, India, against the above directions given by
Securities and Exchange Board of India ("SEBI").
SUBSIDIARY COMPANY & RELATED COMPLIANCES
Your Company has one wholly owned subsidiary Company viz. "SRM Energy
Tamilnadu Private Limited. As per Section 212 (1) of the Companies
Act, 1956, the Company is required to attach to its accounts, the
Directors Report, Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Account etc. of
each of its subsidiaries.
As the consolidated accounts present a complete picture of the
financial results of the Company and its subsidiary, the Board of
Directors have decided to avail the general exemption granted by the
Ministry vide its General Circular No. 2/2011, dated - February 08,
2011 under section 212(8) of the Companies Act, 1956.
Accordingly, a copy of the Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Account,
Report of the Board of Directors and Auditors of the aforesaid wholly
owned subsidiary forthe year ended March 31, 2011 have not been
attached with the financial statements of your Company. However, the
annual accounts of the subsidiary Company and the related detailed
information are available to the shareholders of the holding and
subsidiary company seeking such information at any point of time. The
annual accounts of the subsidiary company are kept for inspection by
any shareholder in the Registered office of the holding company and of
the subsidiary company concerned.
FIXED DEPOSITS
During the year under review, the Company has not accepted any deposits
from the public pursuant to Section 58-A of the Companies Act, 1956.
THE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE CODE
Pursuant to Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchange,
a compliance report on Corporate Governance is annexed as part of the
Annual Report.
DEMATERIALISATION OF SHARES
In terms of the notification issued by the Securities and Exchange
Board of India (SEBI) the Company has dematerialized its shares with
both the depositories CDSL and NSDL.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Your Directors affirm that the audited amounts containing the
financial statements for the Financial Year 2010-11 are in conformity
with the requirements of the Companies Act, 1956. They believe that the
financial statements reflect fairly the form and substance of
transactions carried out during the year and reasonably present the
Companys financial condition and the results of operations.
Pursuant to sub-section (2AA) of Section 217 of the Companies Act, 1956
the Board of Directors of the Company hereby state and confirm that:.
a) In the preparation of the Annual Accounts, the applicable accounting
standards had been followed and that there are no material departures
therefrom.
b) The Directors had selected such accounting policies, 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 / loss
of the Company for that period.
c) The Directors had 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) The Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis.
CODE OF CONDUCT
The Code of Conduct, as adopted by the Board of Directors is applicable
to all Directors, Senior Management and Employees of the Company. This
code is based on fundamental principles, viz. good corporate governance
and good corporate citizenship. The Code covers Companys commitment to
sustainable development, concern for occupational health, safety and
environment, a gender friendly work place, transparency and
accountability and legal compliance.
AUDITORS
M/s Haribhakti & Company, Chartered Accountants, Mumbai, the Auditors
of the Company hold office until the conclusion of the ensuing Annual
General Meeting. The Company has received a letter from them to the
effect that, their appointment, if made, by the Company for the year
2011-12 will be within the limit prescribed under Section 224 (1-B) of
the Companies Act, 1956. The Board of Directors recommends their
appointment.
AUDITORS OBSERVATIONS
The Companys present assets are adequate to meets its liabilities.
Further, when the proposed Right Issue of Rs.5889 lacs are completed
the Net worth would improve. In addition the Company is in the process
of raising resources from promoters and investors towards Equity
requirements of the project and expects the Net worth to improve
substantially once the equity raising is completed. The management is
of the strong view that once the power project, which is being set up
by the Company becomes operationaiized, the Company would turnaround
and the net worth would also improve.
PARTICULARS UNDER SECTION 217
Since no employee is receiving remuneration in excess of the limit
specified under the provisions of section 217 (2A) of the companies
Act, 1956, read wich the Companies (Particulars of employess) Rules
1975, statement of particulars of the employees do not form part of the
report.
Statement of particulars under Section 217(1)(e) regarding Conservation
of Energy and Technology Absorption are presently not applicable to the
Company.
Details of foreign exchange outgo are set out in note No. B-11 of
schedule 9 to the Accounts. There have been no Foreign Exchange
earnings during the current year and previous year.
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under
review, as stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement is
presented in a separate section forming part of the Annual Report.
APPRECIATION
Your Directors wish to express their sincere appreciation to the
Central Government, the State Governments, bankers and the business
associates for their excellent support and look forward to continued
support in future. Your Directors wish to place on record their
appreciation to the employees at all levels for their hard work,
dedication and commitment.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Place: Mumbai. Chairman
Dated: April 18, 2011.
Mar 31, 2010
The Directors present herewith the Twenty Third Annual Report together
with the Audited Accounts of the Company for the year ended March 31,
2010.
FINANCIAL RESULTS: (Rs. in Lacs)
Description Year Ended Year Ended
31-03-2010 31-03-2009
Gross Sales - 55.37
Less: Excise Duty - -
Net Sales - 55.37
Other Income 0.0 30.72
TOTAL INCOME 0.03 56.09
Profit / (Loss) before Depreciation
and Interest (3.65) (24.27)
Depreciation (Net of Revaluation
Reserve)& Amortisation - -
Interest - 0.11
Profit/(Loss) from Ordinary
Activities before tax (3.65) (24.38)
Tax Expenses - 0.10
Net Profit/(Loss) from Ordinary
Activities after tax (3.65) (24.48)
Extra-ordinary Items
Net profit/(Loss) for the year (3.65) (24.48)
OPERATIONS:
The Company is in the process of setting up Thermal Power Project of
1600 MW - 2000 MW capacity in Tamilnadu and there are no other
operations at present. As such the related expenses incurred during the
current period are considered as pre operative expenses pending
allocation to the power project.
The promoters of the Company have infused an amount of Rs.3896.55 lacs
upto 31st March 2010 in the form of unsecured loans, which will not be
withdrawn from the Company till the required Equity is in place.
The Company is in the process of acquiring the required land and is in
the process of finalizing the EPC contract. Depending on the unit size
finalized, the capacity may be of 1800 MW or 1980 MW (3X600 or 3X660
MW). The Company has received approval from the Airports Authority for
Chimney height clearance and has also received in principle approval
from Tamilnadu Maritime Board for drawal of sea water.
The Promoters of the Company have teamed up with Al Kharafi Group of
Kuwait and Al Mel Investment KSC, one of its investment arms for a
joint investment in the Project. Al Kharafi group have agreed to become
the co-sponsor of the project. The Al-Kharafi family is one of Kuwaits
principal merchant dynasties in the Middle East with the group being
founded over 100 years ago. The group presently has interests in 34
countries covering various sectors such as Contracting, Investment,
Industry and Manufacturing, Trading, Tourism and Aviation etc.
The Promoters ,and the Company have mandated one of the leading
international banks and the investment arm of the Kharafi group as
placement agents for private placement of Equity, who have already
commenced the placement process. The Company plans to appoint one of
the leading domestic banks / institutions for tying up the debt
requirements of the project.
DIVIDEND:
As the Power project is under implementation and there is no operating
income, your directors are not . in a position to recommend any
dividend.
DIRECTORS:
Mr. Deep Kumar Rastogi retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual
General Meeting and being eligible, offer himself for reappointment.
Mr. Vini Ahuja who retires by rotation as required under the Companies
Act 1956, though eligible to be reappointed, has not offered himself
for reappointment and accordingly, retires at the ensuing Annual
General Meeting. Your directors do not propose to fill the vacancy
caused by the retirement of Mr. Vini Ahuja. Your directors record their
appreciation for the services and support rendered by Mr. Vini Ahuja
during his tenure on the Board of the Company.
FIXED DEPOSITS:
During the year under review, the Company has not accepted any deposits
from the public pursuant to Section 58-A of the Companies Act, 1956.
THE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE CODE:
Pursuant to Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchange,
a compliance report on Corporate Governance is annexed as part of the
Annual Report.
DEMATERIALISATION OF SHARES:
In terms of the notification issued by the Securities and Exchange
Board of India (SEBI) the Company has dematerialized its shares with
both the depositories CDSL and NSDL.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuant to sub-section (2AA) of Section 217 of the Companies Act, 1956
the Board of Directors of the Company hereby state and confirm that:
a) In the preparation of the Annual Accounts, the applicable accounting
standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to
material departures.
b) The Directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them
consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and
prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of
the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit/loss of
the Company for that period.
c) The Directors had 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) The Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis.
CODE OF CONDUCT:
The Code of Conduct, as adopted by the Board of Directors is applicable
to all Directors, Senior Management and Employees of the Company. This
code is based on fundamental principles, viz. good corporate governance
and good corporate citizenship. The Code covers Companys commitment to
sustainable development, concern for occupational health, safety and
environment, a gender friendly work place, transparency and
accountability and legal compliance.
AUDITORS
IWs Haribhakti & Company, Chartered Accountants, Mumbai, the Auditors
of the Company hold office until the conclusion of the ensuing Annual
General Meeting. The Company has received a letter from them to the
effect that, their appointment, if made, by the Company for the year
2010-11 will be within the limit prescribed under Section 224 (1-B) of
the Companies Act,1956. The Board of Directors recommends their
appointment.
AUDITORS OBSERVATIONS:
The Companys present assets are adequate to meets its liabilities. The
management is of the strong view that once the power project, which is
being set up by the Company becomes operationalized, the Company would
turnaround and the net worth would also improve. The promoters of the
company have also undertaken to infuse the required funds to pay the
outstanding TDS amount of Rs.21.38 lacs.
The Company is in the process of raising resources from promoters and
investors towards Equity requirements of the project and expects the
Net worth to improve substantially in the next financial year.
PARTICULARS UNDER SECTION 217
Statement of particulars of employees under Section 217(2A) of the
Companies Act, 1956 is annexed to this report. Statement of particulars
under Section 217(1)(e) regarding Conservation of Energy and Technology
Absorption are presently not applicable to the Company. Details of
foreign exchange outgo are set out in note No. B- 5 of schedule 11 to
the Accounts. There have been no Foreign Exchange earnings during the
current year and previous year.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
The Directors acknowledge with gratitude and place on record their
appreciation of the support and co-operation received from Companys
Banks, vendors and employees.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
D Sundararajan
Director
Place: Mumbai
Dated: April 08, 2010
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