A Oneindia Venture

Directors Report of United Credit Ltd.

Mar 31, 2024

Your directors are pleased to present the Fifty-Third Annual Report and he audited financial statements of
the Company for the financial year ended 31st March, 2024.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Financial Highlights of the Company for the financial year under revie was oompared to the previous financial
year are given hereunder:

Particulars

(Rs.inLacs)

2023-24

2022-23

Revenue from operations

339.56

289.50

Other Income

70.95

2.95

Total

410.51

292.45

Profits Loss) before Taxation

207.68

86.69

Provision for Taxation

44.12

14.27

Net Profit

163.56

72.42

Other Comprehensive Income/ (Loss)(net of tax)

0.67

(1.28)

Total comprehensive Income

164.23

71.14

STATE OF THE COMPANY’S AFFAIRS

During the year under review the Company has been able to achieve profit before tax of Rs.207.67 lakhs as
against Rs.86.69 lakhs in the previous year.

There is no change in the nature of business carried on by the Company. The Company is principally
engaged in Non-Banking Financial activities. The Company earns its revenue from interest on loan and rent.

The financial statements for the financial year ended 31st March, 2024 have been prepared in accordance
with the provisions of Sections 129, 133 and Schedule III of the Companies Act, 2013 as amended and Ind
AS as applicable for Non-Banking Financial Companies.

During the year under review the Company has achieved a total revenue of Rs. 339.56 lakhs as compared
to Rs.289.50 lakhs in the previous year.

FUTURE OUTLOOK

Non-Banking Financial Companies ("NBFCs”) are one of the most critical pillars for financial services in India.
They play an important role in reaching out to a hitherto under
1 unserved and thereby broad-basing the
formal lending ecosystem. NBFCs have played an important role by providing funding to the unbanked sector
by catering to the diverse financial needs of the customers. The eoonomist fraternities are expecting a sharp
V-shaped recovery in the economy and are projecting India''s GDP to grow in double digits which will result
in increase in credit off-take and consumer spending.

The Company is traditionally a non-Banking financial company and continues to be in the business of
financing/investment and in trading shares and securities. With the span of time Company has invested in
segments like real estates, loan syndication and entertainment in a limited manner. The outlook of the
Company for the year ahead is to drive profitable growth across all business segments and improve its asset
quality.

TRANSFER TO RESERVES

During the year under review, your Company has transferred a sum of Rs.32.71 lakhs to Reserve Fund as
per norms prescribed by the Reserve Bank of India.

DIVIDEND

Considering the requirement of fund for day-to-day business operation and proposed diversification, the
Directors did not recommend any dividend for the year under review.

PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS

Particulars of loan given and investments made are furnished in Note Nos. 6 and 7 of the notes to the financial
statements. The Company did not give any guarantee or provide any security in connection with a loan to any
other body corporate or person during the financial year under review. The Company being an NBFC nothing
contained in Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 except Sub-section (1) shall apply.

DEPOSITS

The Company has not accepted any public deposit during the year under review. There is also no unclaimed
or unpaid deposit as on 31st March, 2024.

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

During the financial year ended 3181 March, 2024 all contracts/arrangements/transactions entered into by your
Company with Related Parties were on arm’s length basis and in the ordinary course of business There are
no material transactions with any Related Party as defined under Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013
read with the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014. All Related Party transactions have
been approved by the Audit Committee of your Company and are reviewed by it on a quarterly basis.

The Company''s Related Party Transaction policy appears on the web link https://unitedcreditltd.com/wp-
content/uploads/2024/08/cmspage_678_data
. pdf.

The details of contracts and arrangements with Related Parties as per Companies Act, 2013, SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015 and other applicable statutory provisions are
given in Note No. 27 of the Notes to the Financial Statements, forming part of this Annual Report.

MATERIAL CHANGES OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR UNDER REVIEW
AND THE DATE OF THE REPORT

There have been no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company
between the end of the financial year under review and the date of the report.

DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL

The Board of Directors comprises of six Directors out of which Mr. Ashok Kumar Dabriwala (DIN:00Q24498) is
functioning in executive capacity.

MEETINGS OF THE BOARD AND ITS COMMITTEES

Details of meetings of the Board and its Committees held during the financial year ended 31st March, 2024
are given in the enclosed statement marked
Annexure ‘A’.

DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 134(3)(c) OF THE COMPANIES
ACT, 2013

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)(c) read with Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the
Directors confirm that:

i) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had been followed and
there is no material departure therefrom;

ii) they had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgements 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 31 * March, 2024 and of the profit of the Company for that period;

iii) they had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in
accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for
preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;

iv) they had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;

v) they had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal
financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively; and

Vl) they had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws
and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.

RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY

The Company has in place a comprehensive risk management policy, which is reviewed periodically by the Board
of Directors. As of now the Directors do not envisage any element of risk which may threaten the existence of the
Company. The Policy can be accessed on the Company’s Website at:- https://unitedcreditltd.com/wp-
content/uploads/2024/08/cmspage_1323_data.pdf
.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

In accordance with the Listing Regulations, a separate report on Corporate Governance is given in Annexure-B
along with the Auditors’ Certificate on its compliance in Annexure-C to the Board’s Report. The Auditors’
Certificate does not contain any qualification, reservation and adverse remark.

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT

In terms of the provisions of Regulation 34 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, Management Discussion and
Analysis Report forms part of this report.

COMPOSITION OF AUDIT COMMITTEE

The Audit Committee consists of three Non-Executive Independent Directors, namely Mr. Pramod Kumar Dhelia,
Mr. Nandanandan Mishra and Mr. Raj Mohan Choubey. Mr. Pramod Kumar Dhelia is the Chairman of the
Committee. All the recommendations made by the Audit Committee were acepted by the Board.

COMPOSITION OF NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE

The Nomination and Remuneration Committee consists of three Non-Executive Independent Directors, namely
Mr. Raj Mohan Choubey, Mr. Nandanandan Mishra and Mr Pramod Kumar Dhelia. Mr. Raj Mohan Choubey is
the Chairman of the Committee.

COMPOSITION OF STAKEHOLDERS RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE

The Stakeholders Relationship Committee consists of three Directors, namely Mr. Raj Mohan Choubey, Mr. Ashok
Kumar Dabriwala and Mr. Devashish Dabriwal. Mr. Raj Mohan Choubey is the Chairman of the Committee.

PROHIBITION OF INSIDER TRADING

The Company has formulated and published on its official website, Codes of Fair Disclosure and Conduct for
prohibition of insider trading pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider
Trading) Regulations, 2015 as amended.

The Company has formulated various Policies and Procedures as per requirement of Securities and Exchange
Board of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading) (Amendment) Regulations, 2018 which, amongst others, include

(i) Policies and Procedures for enquiry in case of leak of unpublished prioe sensitive information.

(ii) Process for how and when people are brought inside on sensitive transactions.

(iii) Internal Controls Systems

VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY

The Company has established for directors and employees of the Company, a vigil mechanism as per
requirement of Companies Act, 2013, SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 and SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015 as amended, to enable
them to report genuine concerns about unethical behaviour, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the
Company''s code of conduct or ethics policy. The policy of vigil mechanism / whistle blower may be
aocessed on the Company’s website a the link:- https://unitedcredititd.com/wp-
content/uploads/2024/08/cmspage_1324_data.pdf
.

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

The provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, in respect of Corporate Social Responsibility
are not applicable to the Company as the net worth, turnover and net profit during the financial year under
review are less than the stipulated amount. Accordingly, no policy has been framed by the Company on
Corporate Social Responsibility.

BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

As stipulated in Regulation 34(2)(f) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015, business responsibility report is not applicable in case of the
Company.

TRANSFER OF EQUITY SHARES AND UNPAID DIVIDEND TO THE INVESTOR EDUCATION AND
PROTECTION FUND

As per statutory requirement, dividends declared up to the financial year 2012-2013 which remained
unpaid or unclaimed for a period of seven years have been duly transferred by the Company to the Investor
Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) established by the Central Government under Section 125 of the
Companies Act, 2013 within the stipulated time. The Company had last declared dividend in the financial
year 2018-2019 which would be due for transfer in the year 2026.

In terms of Section 124(6) of the Act read with Rule 6 of Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority
(Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016 as amended (’IEPF Rules’) all such shares in
respect of which dividend has not been paid or claimed for seven consecutive years or more are also
required to be transferred to IEPF Authority. The Company has transferred the shares in respect of
unclaimed dividend up to the financial year 2009-2010 in favour of the IEPF Authority, on 30th
November,2017.

As per record maintained by CBM, after this transfer, presently there are no shares of the Company which
are required to be transferred to IEPF.

VOLUNTARY REVISION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OR BOARD’S REPORTS (IF ANY)

There was no Voluntary revision of Financial Statements or Boards Reports during previous 3 Financial
Years.

STATUTORY AUDITORS AND AUDITORS’ REPORT

In terms of Section 139 of the Act read with the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014 (as amended),
M/s.L.B. Jha and Co. (ICAI Firm Registration No.301088E), Chartered Accountants were appointed as the
Auditors of your Company for a consecutive periodof 5 (five) years from the conclusion of the 51*’ Annual
General Meeting held in the year 2022 until conclusion of the Annual General Meeting to be held in 2027.

The reports givenby the Auditors on the Financial Statements of your Company for the financial year ended
March 31,2024, form part of this Annual Report and there is no qualification, reservation, adverse remark
or disclaimer given by the Auditors in their Reports. The Auditors of your Company have not reported any
fraud in terms of the second proviso to Section 143(12) of the Act

SECRETARIAL AUDITOR AND AUDIT REPORT

In accordance with the requirement of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Sumantra Sinha,
Practising Company Secretary has been appointed to conduct Secretarial Audit for the financial year
ended 31st March, 2024.

A report made by him, pursuant to Section 204(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 9 of the
Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is attached marked
Annexure ‘D’.

The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark.
SECRETARIAL COMPLIANCE REPORT

In terms of regulation 24A, Secretarial Compliance Report issued by Mr. Sumantra Sinha, Practicing
Company Secretaries is annexed as
Annexure ‘E\

COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS

In terms of Para 9 of Secretarial Standard on meetings of the Board of Directors (SS-1), it is confirmed
that all the applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India have
been duly complied with.

NON-APPLICABILITY OF MAINTENANCE OF COST RECORDS

The Central Government has not prescribed the maintenance of cost records under Section 148(1) of
the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules framed thereunder with respect to the Company''s nature of business

CONSERVATION OF ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION

The Company being engaged in non-banking financial activities, the question of conservation of energy
and technology absorption does not arise.

FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO

There has been no foreign exchange earnings in any manner. However during the year an expenditure
of Rs.2,63,3Q8/-was made in foreign currency.

SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY REGULATORS/COURTS/TRIBUNALS

There is no significant and material order passed by any regulator or court or tribunal impacting the going
concern status of the Company and Company''s operations in future.

LISTING WITH THE STOCK EXCHANGES

The Company''s Equity Shares are listed with The Calcutta Stock Exchange Limited and BSE Limited.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS

The Company has taken appropriate measures to ensure adequate internal financial control
commensurate with the activities of the Company. Internal financial control is the responsibility of the
Board of Directors. In line with the requirement of the relative provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, the
Company has taken necessary steps for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its business,
including adherence to company’s policies, safeguarding of its assets, prevention and detection of frauds
and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records and timely preparation of reliable
financial information.

In compliance with the requirement of Rule 8(5)(viii) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the
management has taken necessary steps for design, implementation and maintenance of internal control
relevant to the preparation and presentation of the financial statements that give a true and fair view and
are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN

Pursuant to Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 as amended the Annual Return of the Company as
on 31st March, 2024 is available on the Company’s website and can be accessed at the link
https://unitedcreditltd.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Draft-MGT-71 .pdf.

POLICY ON DIRECTORS’ APPOINTMENT, REMUNERATION ETC.

In compliance with Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee has formulated the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes and independence
of a director and recommended to the Board a policy, relating to the remuneration for the Directors, Key
Managerial Personnel and other employees.

The details of the above policy has been placed on the website of the Company and may be aocessed at
the link https://unitedcreditltd.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/cmspage_1325_data.pdf.

The salient features of the policy are given hereunder:

As a matter of policy, the Company appoints directors from various fields. The present composition of the
Board comprises of personnel with experience in finanoe, statutory matters and various economic activities.

The Policy stipulates the criteria

(i) To determine qualifications, positive attributes and independence of directors as well as to ensure
a fair and reasonable remuneration on the basis of appropriate appraisal by the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee in line with the requirement of Companies Act, 2013;

(ii) to tap out untapped creativity of the employees and to motivate the employees to give their best
for the growth and prosperity ofthe Company;

(iii) to ensure consistency in compensation on the basis of qualification, experience and ability
toperfbrm.

It also prescribes composition of remuneration payable to non-executive directors, managing directors,
whole-time directors, managers and key managerial personnel.

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

The annual evaluation process of the Board of Directors as a whole, individual Directors and Committees
of the Board is conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI
(LODR) Regulations, 2015,

Competency, experience and qualification are the principal criteria of evaluation and accordingly the
performance evaluation ofthe Board, its committees and individual directors has been made on the basis
of knowledge, expertise and experience in their respective fields and attendance of the directors in the
meetings. The independent directors also reviewed the performance of the entire Board including the
Chairman in their meeting held on 11th August, 2023.

The Board conducted the annual evaluation ofthe performance ofthe directors and the Chairman obtained
the views ofthe members ofthe Board and its committees and feed back was provided to the members.

DISCLOSURE RELATING TO REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE
COMPANY

Disclosure pursuant to the provisions of Section 197(12) ofthe Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1)
ofthe Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is provided in
Annexure ‘F’.

The Company has got no employee who is in receipt of remuneration mentioned in Rule 5(2) (i), (ii) and
(iii) of the said Rules. However, a statement showing the names of top ten employees in terms of
remuneration drawn and other details in accordance with the requirement of Rule 5(2) of the said Rules is
annexed marked
Annexure ‘G’.

COMPLIANCE OF PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORK PLACE

The Company has complied with the provisions relating to the constitution of Internal Complaints Committee
under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.

The Company has in place an Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy as per requirement of the said Act, During the
year under review, no complaint has been received.

During the calendar year ended 31st December, 2023, the Company held workshops and awareness
programmes for sensitising the employees with the provisions of the Act There was also an orientation
programme for the Members of the Internal Complaints Committee

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT

Management Discussion and Analysis Report, in compliance with Regulation 34(2)(e) of the Securities and
Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and as
stipulated in Item No. B of Schedule V of the above Regulations, is appended to this report.

SUBSIDIARIES

The Company has no subsidiary as on 3131 March, 2024.

However Company has formulated a policy for determining material subsidiaries. The policy has been disclosed
on the website of the Company and may be aocessed at the link:- https:// https://unitedcreditltd.com/wp-
content/uploads/2024/08/cmspage_1326_data.pdf
.

FRAUDS

The Auditors of the Company have not reported any fraud to the Audit Committee or to the Board as specified
under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act 2013

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

During the year under review the Company has not issued any shares including sweat equity shares to the
employees of the Company under any scheme and shares with differential rights also dividend, voting or
otherwise.

There has been no change in the capital structure of the Company during the year under review.
INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE

No application was made and no proceeding is pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 during
the year.

INSIDER TRADING & STRUCTURED DIGITAL DATA BASE

The Company has implemented the Code of Internal Procedure & Conduct as required under the extant SEBI
(Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015. The Company has also in existence a Structured Digital
Database as mandated under the above Regulation.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Your Directors take this opportunity to place on record their deep appreciation for the whole-hearted and
sincere co-operation the Company has received from the statutory authorities, stakeholders, customers and
bankers.

Your Directors also wish to thank all the employees for their dedicated and committed service to the Company.

For and on behalf of the Board
Sd /-

Ashok Kumar Dabriwala

Kolkata-700016 Chairman & Managing Director

August 13, 2024 DIN:00024498


Mar 31, 2015

The Directors are pleased to present the Forty-fourth Annual Report and the Company's audited accounts for the financial year ended 31st March, 2015.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Financial Highlights of the Company for the financial year 2014-2015 as compared to the previous financial year are given hereunder :

(in Lacs) 2014-2015 2013-2014

Total Revenue 197.22 196.15

Profit before Exceptional and Extraordinary Items and Tax (PBEEIT) 81.83 84.15

Exceptional Items Nil Nil

Profit before Extraordinary Items and Tax (PBEIT) 81.83 84.15

Extraordinary Items Nil Nil

Profit before Tax (PBT) 81.83 84.15

Tax expense :

– Current Tax 20.00 27.84

– Deferred Tax 9.67 (1.24)

Profit / (Loss) for the year (PAT) 52.16 57.55

STATE OF THE COMPANY'S AFFAIRS

The Company is primarily engaged in non-banking financial activities. There is no change in the nature of business carried on by the Company.

During the year under review, the Company has achieved a total revenue of Rs.197.22 Lacs as compared to Rs. 196.15 Lacs in the previous year.

FUTURE OUTLOOK

Although during the year under review, the Reserve Bank of India has prescribed a lighter regulatory framework for NBFCs other than those with large asset size and deposit accepting, the management feels that it would be prudent to explore opportunities in other areas like, syndication, corporate banking, real estate and hotel industries instead of concentrating only on fund-based activities.

The management is hopeful that diversification in other areas of business would help the Company to increase its income considerably in the long run.

RESERVES & SURPLUS

The Balance in Reserves & Surplus stands at Rs.1,546.31 Lacs (Previous year Rs.1,494.81 Lacs). During the year under review, Rs.10.43 Lacs has been transferred to Reserve Fund as per RBI Norms.

DIVIDEND

In view of inadequacy of profits, the Board of Directors of the Company did not recommend any amount which should be paid by way of dividend.

PARTICULARS OF LOANS GIVEN, INVESTMENTS MADE, GUARANTEES GIVEN AND SECURITIES PROVIDED

Particulars of loans given, investments made, guarantees given and securities provided, are furnished in Notes No. 9 and 11 to the Financial Statement.

The Company being an NBFC registered under Chapter III B of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, nothing contained in Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 except sub-section (1) shall apply.

PARTICULARS OF CONTRACT OR ARRANGEMENT WITH RELATED PARTIES

During the year under review, there was no contract or arrangement or transaction entered into by the Company with Related Parties which needs to be disclosed pursuant to Section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act, 2013. All related party transactions were in the ordinary course of business and on an arm's length basis. There was no contract or arrangement made by the Company during the year under review, which may be considered material pursuant to the policy of the Company on materiality of related party transactions. There is an existing material related party contract with Dabriwala Banijya Udyog Limited made by the Company in pursuance of a Deed of Sub-lease dated 22nd November, 2012 for the purpose of aquisition of 9481 sq. ft. (super built up) space in 17/1F, Alipore Road, Kolkata-700 027. The space has been acquired to generate additional revenue in the form of rent.

Particulars of contract or arrangement with related parties, as mentioned hereinabove, are furnished in Form No.AOC-2 marked Annexure 'I' pursuant to Clause (h) of Sub-section (3) of Section 134 of the Companies Act. 2013 read with Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.

The Company has voluntarily formulated the policy in dealing with related party transactions, although compliance with the provisions of Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement is not applicable to the Company at present. The policy can be accessed in the weblink http://www.unitedcreditltd.com/admin/upload/ POLICY%20ON%20RELATED% 20PARTY%20 TRANSACTINS.pdf

MATERIAL CHANGES OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR UNDER REVIEW AND THE DATE OF THE REPORT

There is no material changes occurred between the end of the financial year under review and the date of the report.

DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL

The Board of Directors comprises of six Directors out of which Mr. A. K. Dabriwala is functioning in executive capacity.

Pursuant to Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges, Mr. N. Mishra, Mr. R. M. Choubey and Mr. S. C. Saha are acting as Independent Directors.

Independent Directors had given declaration confirming that they comply with the requirement of Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013.

Familiarisation programme for Independent Directors was held on 10th February, 2015. The details of familiarisation programme could be accessed in the weblink http://www.unitedcreditltd.com/admin/upload/ FAMILIARISATION%20 PROGRAMME%20FOR%20 INDEPENDENT%20DIRECTORS.pdf

Mrs. Rashmi Vijaykaran Dabriwal was appointed as Director of the Company in the Annual General Meeting held on 26th September, 2014 liable to retire by rotation for which necessary filing has been made with the Registrar of Companies.

Mr. Devashish Dabriwal retires by rotation in the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment.

Mr. A. K. Dabriwala's tenure of office as Managing Director would expire on 31st October, 2015. The Board considered the matter and recommended his re-appointment for a further period of three years with effect from 1st November, 2015.

Mr. Samarjit Jain was appointed as Chief Financial Officer by the Board of Directors in its meeting held on 12th April, 2014.

During the financial year ended 31st March, 2015, none of the Directors and Key Managerial Personnel has resigned.

BOARD MEETINGS

During the year under review there were six meetings of the Board of Directors held on 12.04.2014, 23.05.2014, 14.08.2014, 26.09.2014, 10.11.2014 and 10.02.2015

DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 134(3)(c) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013

The Directors hereby confirm that –

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

ii) they had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgements 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 and loss of the company for that period;

iii) they had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;

iv) they had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;

v) they had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively; and

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

EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE OF THE BOARD, ITS COMMITTEES AND INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORS

Pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges, the Board of Directors evaluated the performance of the Independent Directors and the entire Board taking into consideration the progress made by the Company.

The Board also evaluated the performance of the members of the various Committees formed by the Company and every Director individually. In the opinion of the Board, its performance and performance of the Committees and Directors individually are satisfactory. In evaluating the performance of the Directors, the Board followed the criteria formulated by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The concerned Directors were not present during their individual evaluation.

The Independent Directors in its meeting held on 10th November, 2014, evaluated the performance of the non-independent directors and the Board as a whole. They also reviewed the performance of the Chairperson of the Company taking into account the views of non-executive directors.

RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY

The Company has in place a comprehensive risk management policy, which is reviewed every six months by the Board of Directors. As of now the Directors do not envisage any element of risk which may threaten the existence of the Company.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Pursuant to Circular No. CIR/CFD/POLICY CELL/7/2014 dated 15th September, 2014 issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India, compliance with the provisions of Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges is not mandatory for the time being. The Company has voluntarily implemented the Code of Corporate Governance and a separate section has been included in this report. The report on Corporate Governance and the declaration by the Chairman & Managing Director in respect of affirmation of compliance with the Code of Conduct received from all Board Members and senior management personnel and the certificate issued by M/s. Ray & Ray, Statutory Auditors of the Company, in confirmation of the compliance as per requirement of Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges form part of this Annual Report.

COMPOSITION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE

The Audit Committee consists of three Independent Directors, namely Mr. S. C. Saha, Mr. N. Mishra and Mr. R. M. Choubey. Mr. S. C. Saha is acting as the Chairman of the Committee. All the recommendations made by the Audit Committee were accepted by the Board.

PROHIBITION OF INSIDER TRADING

The Company has formulated and published on its official website, a Code of Fair Disclosure and Conduct for prohibition of insider trading pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015.

WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY

The Company has established for directors and employees of the Company, a vigil mechanism, to enable them to report genuine concerns about unethical behaviour, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the Company's code of conduct or ethics policy. The policy of vigil mechanism / whistle blower may be accessed on the Company's website at the link http://www.unitedcreditltd.com/admin/upload/ IGIL%20MECHANISM.pdf

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

The provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, in respect of Corporate Social Responsibility is not applicable to the Company as the net worth, turnover and profit during the financial year under review is less than the stipulated amount. Accordingly, no policy has been framed by the Company on Corporate Social Responsibility.

TRANSFER OF AMOUNTS TO THE INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 205A of the Companies Act, 1956 (corresponding Section 124 of the Companies Act, 2013), the declared dividends which remain unpaid or unclaimed for a period of seven years have been duly transferred by the Company to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) established by the Central Government under Section 205C of the said Act (corresponding Section 125 of the Companies Act, 2013).

STATUTORY AUDITOR

M/s. Ray & Ray, Chartered Accountants, were appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company to hold office from the conclusion of the Forty-third Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of the Forty-sixth Annual General Meeting of the Company. In terms of the first proviso to Section 139(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 the matter relating to appointment of M/s. Ray & Ray, Statutory Auditors of the Company, has been placed for ratification by members.

The report made by the Statutory Auditors is free of any qualification, reservation or adverse remarks or disclaimer.

SECRETARIAL AUDITOR

In accordance with the requirement of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013, Mrs. Indrani Chaudhuri, Practising Company Secretary, had been appointed as Secretarial Auditor for the financial year ended 31st March, 2015.

A report made by her, pursuant to Section 204(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 9 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is attached marked Annexure 'II'. Regarding observation made by her in respect of letter received from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) directing the Company to submit a realistic road map and timeline within which the Company could make good the shortfall in percentage of financial assets to total assets, it is stated that the company had taken necessary steps as required by RBI.

CONSERVATION OF ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION

The Company being engaged in non-banking financial activities, the question of conservation of energy and technology absorption does not arise.

FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO

There has been no foreign exchange earnings in any manner. However, expenditure in foreign currency amounted to Rs. 2,52,483/- during the year under review.

DEPOSITS

The Company has no public deposit as on 31st March, 2015.

SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY REGULATORS/COURTS/TRIBUNALS

There is no significant and material order passed by any Regulator or Court or Tribunal impacting the going concern status and Company's operations in future.

LISTING WITH THE STOCK EXCHANGES

The Company's Equity Shares are listed with The Calcutta Stock Exchange Limited and BSE Limited.

INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS

The term "internal financial controls" as defined in the explanation to Section 134(5)(e) of the Companies Act, 2013 means the policies and procedures adopted by the Company for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including adherence to Company's policies, the safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, and the timely preparation of reliable financial information.

The management has devised an appropriate internal financial control system to ensure orderly and efficient conduct of its business.

In line with the requirement of Rule 8(5) (viii) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the Company has adopted several measures to ensure adequacy of internal financial controls with reference to the financial statement. Such measures, inter alia, include quarterly review of financial statement by the Audit Committee, Board of Directors and the Statutory Auditors. The Internal Auditors place their report every quarter on accuracy of financial information and effective operation of systems, procedures and controls apart from statutory compliances made by the Company, before the Audit Committee and the Board.

EXTRACT OF THE ANNUAL RETURN

Extract of the Annual Return in Form No. MGT-9 is attached pursuant to Section 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013 marked Annexure 'III'.

POLICY ON DIRECTORS' APPOINTMENT, REMUNERATION ETC.

Pursuant to Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Clause 49 (IV) of the Listing Agreement, Nomination and Remuneration Committee formulated the criteria for determining qualification, positive attributes and independence of a director. The Committee has also recommended to the Board a policy relating to the remuneration for directors, key managerial personnel and other employees.

The Board of Directors in its meeting held on 23rd May, 2014, had approved the policy recommended by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The Policy is enclosed as Annexure 'IV' and forms part of this report.

The policy has been disclosed in the website of the Company and may be accessed at the link http://www.unitedcreditltd.com/admin/ upload/Remuneration%20Policy.pdf

As a matter of policy, the Company appoints directors from various fields. The present composition of the Board comprises of personnel with experience in finance, statutory matters and various economic activities.

The Nomination and Remuneration Committee has laid down the following criteria for performance evaluation of the Independent Directors:

a) Contribution made by the Directors for successful operation of the Company; and

b) Benefits derived by the Company by the suggestions and advice given by the directors.

PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES

Disclosure pursuant to the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is provided in Annexure 'V'.

The Company has no employee in respect of whom information under Rule 5(2) of the said Rules, is required to be annexed.

DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013

The Company has in place an Anti Sexual Harassment Policy as per requirement of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.

The Company has also set up an Internal Complaints Committee.

During the year under review, no complaint has been received.

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT

Management Discussion and Analysis Report as stipulated in Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges has been appended to this report

SUBSIDIARY AND ASSOCIATE COMPANIES

The Company has no subsidiary as on the date of this report.

The Company holds 7,50,100 Equity Shares of Rs.10/- each which is 42.86 % of the total share capital of United Nanotech Products Limited. Accordingly, as per Section 2(6) of the Companies Act, 2013, United Nanotech Products Limited is an Associate Company in relation to the Company.

A separate statement containing the salient features of the financial statement of the Associate Company in Form No. AOC-1, is attached along with the financial statement of the Company.

The Company has formulated a policy for determining material subsidiaries. The policy has been disclosed on the website of the Company and may be accessed at the link http://www.unitedcreditltd.com/admin/ upload/Policy%20on%20 Material%20Subsidiaries.pdf

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Your Directors take this opportunity to place on record their deep appreciation for the whole-hearted and sincere co-operation the Company has received from the statutory authorities, stakeholders, customers and bankers.

Your Directors also wish to thank all the employees for their dedicated and committed service to the Company.

For and on behalf of the Board

Kolkata - 700 016 A. K. Dabriwala

26th May, 2015 Chairman & Managing Director


Mar 31, 2012

The Directors are pleased to present the Forty-first Annual Report and the audited accounts for the financial year ended 31st March, 2012.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Financial Highlights of the Company for the financial year 2011-2012 as compared to the previous financial year are given hereunder :

(Rs. in Lacs) 2011-2012 2010-2011

Total Revenue 233.23 246.36

Profit before Exceptional and Extraordinary Items and Tax (PBEEIT) 118.57 127.98

Exceptional Items Nil Nil

Profit before Extraordinary items and Tax (PBEIT) 118.57 127.98

Extraordinary Items Nil Nil

Profit before Tax (PBT) 118.57 127.98

Tax expense :

– Current Tax 39.00 24.78

– Deferred Tax 8.10 2.37

Profit / (Loss) for the period (PAT) 71.47 100.83

DIVIDEND

The Board is pleased to recommend a dividend of Rs. 1.25 per preference share of Rs. 10/- each. However, the Board decided not to recommend any dividend on equity shares in the current financial year.

RESERVES & SURPLUS

The Balance in Reserves & Surplus stands at Rs. 1828.65 Lacs (Previous year Rs. 1772.51 Lacs) after the appropriations.

PERFORMANCE

Total revenue generated by the Company during the financial year was Rs. 233.23 Lacs, as compared to Rs. 246.36 Lacs in the previous year. The Company has however been able to earn profit after tax of Rs. 71.47 Lacs for the year under review as against Rs. 100.83 Lacs during the previous year.

FUTURE OUTLOOK

The Company is exploring opportunities to shift its focus point from the traditional business carried on by the Company to other profitable areas to achieve a proper reward risk ratio.

In view of volatile nature of the capital market, the management feels that it will not be wise to concentrate on capital market activities. In the present business scenario, it is advisable to concentrate on activities which will enable the Company to generate steady income without unusual risk.

LISTING WITH THE STOCK EXCHANGES

The Company's Equity Shares are listed with The Calcutta Stock Exchange Limited and BSE Ltd.

DEPOSITS

The Company does not have any matured unclaimed deposit as on 31.03.2012.

DIRECTORS

Mr. N. Mishra retires by rotation in the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offers himself for re-election.

Mr. Dipankar Chatterji resigned from the Board with effect from 26th July, 2011 owing to personal reasons. During his association, the Company has been immensely benefited by his able guidance and active participation in the decision making process.

Mr. Suresh Chandra Saha was appointed in the meeting of the Board of Directors held on 26th July, 2011 as Additional Director. He will hold office up to the date of the forthcoming Annual General Meeting. A notice has been received from a member in compliance of Section 257 of the Companies Act, 1956 proposing his appointment as Director.

AUDITORS & AUDITORS' REPORT

M/s. Ray & Ray, Chartered Accountants, Kolkata, hold office up to the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting and are eligible for re-appointment. The Company has received a letter from M/s. Ray & Ray to the effect that their re-appointment, if made, would be within the limit prescribed under Section 224(1B) of the Companies Act, 1956.

The notes on financial statements referred to in the Auditors' Report are self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments.

CONSERVATION OF ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION

The Company being engaged in non-banking financial activities, the question of conservation of energy and technology absorption does not arise.

FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO

There has been no foreign exchange earnings and outgo in any manner during the year under review.

TRANSFER OF AMOUNTS TO THE INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 205A(5) of the Companies Act, 1956, the declared dividends which remain unpaid or unclaimed for a period of seven years have been duly transferred by the Company to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) established by the Central Government pursuant to Section 205C(1) of the said Act.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Pursuant to Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, the Company has implemented the Code of Corporate Governance and a separate section has been included in this report. The report on Corporate Governance and the declaration by the Chairman & Managing Director in respect of Code of Conduct for all Board Members and senior management personnel and the certificate issued by M/s. Ray & Ray, Statutory Auditors of the Company in confirmation of the compliance as per requirement of Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the stock exchanges form part of this Annual Report.

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS REPORT

Management Discussion and Analysis Report has been appended to this report in terms of the Listing Agreement.

SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

The Company has no subsidiary as on the date of this report.

PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES

The Company has no employee in respect of whom information under Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 is required to be annexed.

DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 217(2AA) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1956

The Directors hereby confirm that –

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

ii) they had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgements 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, 2012 and of the profit or loss of the Company for that period;

iii) they had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities; and

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

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Your Directors take this opportunity to place on record their deep appreciation for the whole-hearted and sincere co-operation the Company has received from the statutory authorities, stakeholders, customers and bankers.

Your Directors also wish to thank all the employees for their dedicated and committed service to the Company.

Kolkata - 700016 For and on behalf of the Board

The 26th May, 2012 A. K. Dabriwala

Chairman & Managing Director


Mar 31, 2011

TO THE MEMBERS

The Directors are happy to present the 40th Annual Report with the Audited Statement of Accounts for the year ended March 31, 2011.

FINANCIAL RESULTS

(Rs. in Lacs)

2010-2011 2009-2010

Gross Income 246.36 343.39

PBDIT 134.17 215.40

Interest (0.46) (0.93)

Depreciation (5.73) (8.42)

PBT 127.98 206.05

Provision for Taxation (Net) (24.78) (17.34)

Deferred Tax (2.37) (26.21)

PAT 100.83 162.50 Appropriations

Surplus b/f from previous year 178.24 174.55

Profit available for appropriation 279,07 337.05

Proposed Dividend 53.15 74.02

Tax on Dividend 8.62 12.29

General Reserve 15.00 40.00

Transfer to Reserve Fund as per RBI norms 20.17 32.50

Surplus carried to Balance Sheet 182.13 178.24

DIVIDEND

The Board is pleased to recommend a dividend of Rs. 1.25 per preference share of Rs. 10/- each and Rs. 0.75 per equity share of Rs. 10/- each.

RESERVES & SURPLUS

The Balance in Reserves & Surplus stands at Rs. 17,72,50,656,/- (as on 31.3.2010 at Rs. 17,33,44,864/-) after the appropriations mentioned above.

PERFORMANCE

Total income generated by the Company during the financial year was f 246.36 Lacs, as compared to Rs. 343.39 Lacs in the previous year. The Company has however been able to earn profit after tax of Rs. 100.83 Lacs for the year under review as against Rs. 162.50 Lacs during the previous year.

FUTURE OUTLOOK

During the year under review, the Company has been able to generate sizeable income on account of interest on loan, which is supplemented by rental income. The management feels that in view of recent change in credit policy of the Reserve Bank of India whereby NBFCs have lost their priority tag, it will be prudent for the Company to put emphasis on increasing income from rent and interest on loan to ensure regular flow of fund at fixed interval and to maximise profit.

LISTING WITH THE STOCK EXCHANGES

The Company's Equity Shares are listed with The Calcutta Stock Exchange Limited and Bombay Stock Exchange Limited.

DEPOSITS

The Company does not have any matured unclaimed deposit as on 31.03.2011.

DIRECTORS

Mr. R. M. Choubey retires by rotation in the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offers himself for re-election.

Mr. N. Himatsingka resigned from the Board with effect from 30lh March, 2011 owing to his old age.

During his long association, the Company has been immensely benefited by his able guidance and active participation in the decision making process.

AUDITORS & AUDITORS' REPORT

M/S. Ray & Ray, Chartered Accountants, Kolkata, hold office upto the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting and are eligible for re-appointment. The Company has received a letter from M/s. Ray & Ray to the effect that their reappointment, if made, would be within the limit prescribed under Section 224(1 B) of the Companies Act, 1956.

CONSERVATION OF ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION

The Company being engaged in hire purchase, leasing and other non-banking financial activities of varied nature, the question of conservation of energy and technology absorption does not arise.

FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO

There has been no foreign exchange earnings in any manner during the year under review. However, the total outgo of foreign exchange during the year under review was Rs. 2,35,913/-

TRANSFER OF UNPAID DIVIDEND AMOUNTS TO THE INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 205A(5) of the Companies Act, 1956, the declared dividends which remain unpaid or unclaimed for a period of 7 years have been duly transferred by the Company to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) established by the Central Government pursuant to Section 205C(1)of the said Act.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Pursuant to Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, the Company has implemented the Code of Corporate Governance and a separate section has been included in this report. The report on Corporate Governance and the declaration by the Managing Director in respect of Code of Conduct for all Board Members and Senior Management personnel and the certificate issued by M/s. Ray & Ray, Statutory Auditors of the Company in confirmation of the compliance as per requirement of Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the stock exchanges have been set out separately in Annexure - I.

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS REPORT

Management Discussion and Analysis Report has been appended to this report in terms of the Listing Agreement and marked Annexure - II.

SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

The Company has no subsidiary as on the date of this report.

PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES

The Company has no employee in respect of whom information under Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 is required to be annexed.

DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 217(2AA) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1956

The Directors hereby confirm that -

i) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had been followed and there are no material departures from the same;

ii) they have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgements 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, 2011 and of the profit or loss of the Company for that period;

iii) they have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities; and

iv) the annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Your Directors take this opportunity to place on record their deep appreciation for the whole-hearted and sincere co-operation the Company has received from the Statutory Authorities, Stakeholders, Customers and Bankers.

Your Directors also wish to thank all the employees for their dedicated and committed service to the Company.

Kolkata-700 016 For and on behalf of the Board

The 20th May, 2011 Dipankar Chatterji

Chairman


Mar 31, 2010

The Directors are happy to present the 39th Annual Report with the Audited Statement of Accounts for the year ended March 31, 2010.

FINANCIAL RESULTS

(Rupees in Lacs)

2009-2010 2008-2009

Gross Income 343.39 137.52

PBDIT 215.40 (17.53)

Interest (0.93) (3.10)

Depreciation (8.42) (13.30)

PBT 206.05 (33.93)

Provision for Taxation (Net) (17.34) 1.33

Provision for F.B.T (Net) - (1.50)

Deferred Tax (26.21) 4.84

PAT 162.50 (29.26)

Appropriations

Surplus b/f from previous year 174.55 203.81

Profit available for appropriation 337.05 174.55

Proposed Dividend 74.02 -

Tax on Dividend 12.29 -

General Reserve 40.00 -

Transfer to Reserve Fund as per RBI norms 32.50 -

Surplus carried to Balance Sheet 178.24 174.55



DIVIDEND

The Board is pleased to recommend payment of dividend to the preference shareholders @ 12.5% on preference shares of Rs. 10/- each for the financial years 2008-2009 and 2009-2010. The preference shares were allotted on 04.09.2008. As such payment of dividend for financial year 2008-2009 will be on pro-rata basis whereas dividend for financial year 2009-2010 will be for the full year. The Board also recommends payment of dividend @ 10% on equity shares of Rs.10/- each i.e. Re. 1/- per equity share.

RESERVES & SURPLUS

The Balance in Reserves & Surplus stands at Rs.17,33,44,864/- (as on 31.3.2009 at Rs.16,57,25,893/-) after the appropriations mentioned above.

PERFORMANCE

Total income generated by the Company during the financial year was Rs. 343.39 Lacs, as compared to Rs. 137.52 Lacs in the previous year. There is considerable increase in income and the Company has been able to earn profit after tax of Rs. 162.50 Lacs for the year as against loss of Rs. 29.26 Lacs sustained by the Company during the previous year.

FUTURE OUTLOOK

The traditional business of non-banking financial activities is no longer lucrative and the management is exploring other options which will ensure steady profitability in the coming years.

LISTING WITH THE STOCK EXCHANGES

The Companys Equity Shares are listed with The Calcutta Stock Exchange Ltd. and Bombay Stock Exchange Limited. Upon conversion of a portion of Equity Shares into Preference Shares, the Equity ISIN of the Company has been changed from INE858C01019 to INE858C01027 and new Preference ISIN is INE858C04013.

DEPOSITS

The Company does not have any matured unclaimed deposit as on 31.03.2010.

DIRECTORS

Mr. Dipankar Chatterji and Mr. Devashish Dabriwal retire by rotation in the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offer themselves for re-election.

Mr. Ravi Poddar resigned from the Board with effect from 07.08.2009 on personal reasons.

During his long association the Company has been immensely benefited by his able guidance and active participation in the decision making process.

AUDITORS & AUDITORS REPORT

M/s. Ray & Ray, Chartered Accountants, Kolkata, hold office upto the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting and are eligible for re-appointment. The Company has received letter from M/s. Ray & Ray to the effect that their reappointment, if made, would be within the limit prescribed under Section 224(1B) of the Companies Act, 1956.

The Notes on Accounts referred to in the Auditors Report are self explanatory. However, it may be noted that as no interest accrued on the principal amount of debentures after maturity and the interest on unmatured debentures were lying unclaimed and barred by law of limitation, the Board of Directors decided to write back the same to the Profit & Loss Account of the Company during the current year on the basis of the expert opinion obtained by the Company.

PAYMENT OF COMMISSION

In accordance with the Special Resolution passed in the 34th Annual General Meeting and approval received from the Central Government, 1% of the net profit is to be divided amongst the Directors not in whole-time employment of the Company in equal proportion.

No such commission was paid during the financial year 2009-10 as per decision taken by the Board of Directors.

CONSERVATION OF ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION

The Company being engaged in hire purchase, leasing and other business of varied nature, the question of conservation of energy and technology absorption does not arise.

FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO

There has been no foreign exchange earnings or outgo in any manner during the year under review.

TRANSFER OF UNPAID DIVIDEND AMOUNTS TO IEPF

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 205A(5) of the Companies Act, 1956, the declared dividends which remain unpaid or unclaimed for a period of 7 years will be duly transferred by the Company to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) established by the Central Government pursuant to Section 205C of the said Act. An amount of Rs.45,38,055/- being matured debentures, which remain unclaimed for a period of seven years from the date they became due for payment have been credited to the IEPF in the month of April, 2010.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

In terms of Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, the Company has implemented the Code of Corporate Governance and a separate section has been included in this report. The report on Corporate Governance and the declaration by the Managing Director in respect of Code of Conduct for all Board Members and Senior Management personnel and the certificate issued by M/s. Ray & Ray, Statutory Auditors of the Company in confirmation of the compliance as per requirement of Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the stock exchanges have been set out separately in Annexure - I.

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS REPORT

Management Discussion and Analysis Report has been appended to this report in terms of the Listing Agreement and marked Annexure - II.

SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

During the year under review United Credit & Development Company Limited and United Nanotechnologies Private Limited have ceased to be the subsidiary companies of United Credit Limited in view of sale of total number of shares held by the Company.

PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES

The Company has no employee in respect of whom information under Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 is required to be annexed.

DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 217(2AA) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1956

The Directors hereby confirm that -

i) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had been followed and there are no material departures from the same;

ii) they have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgements 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, 2010 and of the profit or loss of the Company for that period;

iii) they have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities; and

iv) the annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Your Directors take this opportunity to place on record their deep appreciation for the whole-hearted and sincere co-operation the Company has received from the Statutory Authorities, Stakeholders, Customers and Bankers.

Your Directors also wish to thank all the employees for their dedicated and committed service to the Company.

Kolkata 700 016 For and on behalf of the Board

The 28th May, 2010 Dipankar Chatterji

Chairman

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