Mar 31, 2024
We have pleasure in presenting the 29th Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements of Accounts of the Company for rhe year ended as on 31 si March. 2024.
CIRCULATION OF ANNUAL REPORTS IN ELECTRONIC FORM
In view of the massive outbreak of the COVLD-19 pandemic, social distancing is a norm to be followed and pursuant to the Circular No. 14/2020 dated April 08,2020, Circular No. 17/2020 dated April 13, 2020 issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs followed by Circular No. 20/2020 dated May 05. 2020, and further latest circular issued by MCA . Circular no. 02/2021 dated 13 January 2021. Circular no. 02/2022 dated 5th May 2022 and Circular no. 10/2022 dated 28th September. 2022 all other relevant circulars issued from time to time, physical attendance of the Members to the AGM venue is not required and annual general meeting (AGM) be held through video conferencing (VC) or other audio visual means (OA VM). I lence. Members can attend and participate in the ensuing AGM through VC/OAVM. Accordingly, the Financial Statements (including Directorsâ Report. Secretarial Audit Report, Corporate Governance Report, Management Discussion & Analysis. Auditorsâ Report and other documents to be attached therewith) for this year as well arc being sent through electronic mode to those members whose email addresses are registered with the Companyâs Registrar and Share Transfer Agent viz.. Integrated Registry Management Services Private Limited, and whose names appear in the Register of Members as on Monday 21 St Augu$L2023. The Company has also made arrangements for those members who have not yet registered their email address to get these registered by following the procedure prescribed in die notice of AGM.
The Financial results for the year ended 31 st March. 2024 are as under:
f?inLacs)
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Standalone |
Consolidated |
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Particulars |
31.03.2024 |
31.03.2023 |
31.03.2024 |
31.03.2023 |
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Total Income |
4.16.081.77 |
3.04.659.02 |
4.14.262.91 |
3.04.652.44 |
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Total Expenses |
4.14,261.45 |
3,04,659 02 |
4,14,262.91 |
3,04.652.44 |
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Profit Before Tax |
1,820.32 |
619.98 |
1818.86 |
626.57 |
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Tax Expense |
514.49 |
159.07 |
514.47 |
160.73 |
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Profit (loss) After Tax |
1,305.83 |
460.91 |
1304.39 |
465.84 |
STATE OF COMPANYâS AFFAIRS
During the year under review. The Company has achieved income of Rs. 3,05.279.01 lakh as compared io Rs 1.51.940.50 lakh in the previous year. The Net profiiincreased to Rs.465.841.akhs as compared to the last year profit of Rs.5.35 Lakhs.
The Company is engaged only in the business of foreign exchange and therefore, there is no segment reporting under Indian Accounting Standards 108-Operaling Segment. The nature of die Company''s activities is such that geographical segments cannot be separately identified.
SHAKE CAPITAL:
During the period under review, there was no change in the capital srructure of the Company. Accordingly, as at March 31.2024. the Capital structure stands as follows:
The Authorised Share Capital of the. Company is Rs. 10,00,00.000 divided into 1,00,00,000 Equity shares of Rs. 10/- each, and (he Paid up Equity Share Capital as on March 31. 2023 was Rs. 8,24,96.500/- comprising of 82,49,650 Equity shares of Rs. 10/- each.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY BETWEEN TIIE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR AND THE DATE OF THE REPORT
There was no material change or commitment, affecting the financial position of the Companybctween the end of the financial year of the Company and the date of die report other than those disclosed in the financial statements.
DIVIDEND
The Board recommended Interim dividend, on20th March,2024, of Rs. 2 each i>er share(20%) on paid up equity share capital having face value of Rs. 10 each.
Further the Directors recommended a final dividend of Re. 0.50 per equity share (5%) having a face value of Rs. 10 each.
The dividend payout is subject to approval of members ai the ensuing Annual General Meeting, The dividend (if approved by members) will be paid to members whose names appear in the Register of Members at the close of working hours of the Company on 13 th August 2024 to the extent eligible.
TRANSFER OF UNCI. AIMED DIVIDEND A MOUNT/ SIT ARES TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND
In terms of the Companies Act. 2013 any unclaimed or unpaid Dividend relating to the financial year 2016-17, will be transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund established by the Central Government, after the conclusion of this Annual General Meeting.
TRANSFER TO GENERAL RESERVE
An amountof Rs. 1,305 lakhs is proposed to be transferred to Reserves & surplus account.
DEPOSIT
The company has not accepted any deposits during t he year.
Pursuant to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) notifications amending the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014, the Company has filed with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) the requisite forms of outstanding receipt of money/loan by the Company, which is not considered as deposits.
(ROC) the requisite forms of outstanding receipt of money/loan by the Company, which is not considered as deposits.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS
Details of loans made by the company have been given in notes No. 10 to the Financial Statement.
During the year, the company has not given any guarantee or made any Investments as per the provisions of Section I 8b of the Companies Act. 2013.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
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Name ofDirector |
Designation |
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Mr K N Deenadayalan |
Chairman (Non-Executive Independent Director) |
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Mr. Pavan Kumar Kavad |
Managing Director |
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Ms. Anuradha Jayaraman |
Non-Executivc Independent Women Director |
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Mr. Mahavir Chand |
Non-Executive Director |
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[........ ¦ âââ⦠Mr. Suresh Kumar |
Non-Executivc Director |
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Mr. Kalpesh Kumar Kavad |
Whole Time Director and Chief Financial Officer (KMP) |
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Mr. Naresh Kumar Khivraj |
Non-Executivc Independent Director |
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Dr. Amarendra Sahoo |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
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1 Mr. Rajesh Gurdas Wadhwa_ Ms. N.Sornalatha |
Non-Executive Independent Director Company Secretary (KMP) (till 28* June, 2024) |
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Ms Nithyasree P G |
Company Secretary (KMP) (w.e.f 09* July 2024) |
Re-Appointment:
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Act and the Articles of Association of the Company. Mr. Suresh Kumar, Director is liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting (**AGMV) and being eligible offers himself for rc-appointnienl. Your directors recommended the re-appointment of Mr. Suresh Kumar.
Appointment:
During the year Mrs. N. Somalatha has been appointed as Company Secretary and Compliance officer of the Company w.e.f 20''fa May. 2023
During the year Mr. Naresh Kumar Khivraj. has been appointed as an Additional Director (Designated a.s Non-Executivc Independent Director) of the company w.e.f 07!h November 2023 and regularized through postal ballot dated 31* January 2024.
During the year Mr. Rajesh Gurdas Wadhwa and Dr. Amarendra Salioo has been appointed as an Additional Directors (Designated as Non-Executive Independent Directors) of the company w.e.f 23xd December, 2023 and regularized through postal ballot dated 31M January, 2024.
After the end of the financial year. Ms. Nithyasree P. G. has been appointed as the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer w.e.f 09!h July, 2024.
Change in Categorisation
Mr. Mahovir Chand is le-designated as Non- Executive w.e.f I8n May, 2024 subject to the approval of the shareholders in the Annual General Meeting.
Resignation
Ms. Soinalatha Company Secretary and Compliance officer has resigned from the Company w.e.f 28.0h.2024
None of the Directors of the Company are disqualified from being appointed a? Director in terms of Section 164 of the Act and they have given their declaration to this effect. The Company has obtained a certificate from Practicing Company Secretary which is enclosed with the report as Anuexure F.
All the Independent Directors of tire Company have given their declarations staling that they meet the criteria of independence as laid down under Section ! 49(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1 Kb) of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015 (âthe Listing Regulationsâ). In the opinion of the Board, they fulfil the conditions of independence as specified in the Act and the Listing Regulations and are independent of the management.
As on 31?* March, 2024. your Company has M.''s. Prithvi Global FX Private Limited as the associate Company and M s. Octagon Insurance Broking Private Limited as the subsidiary Company.
There has been no material change in the nature of business of the associate or subsidiary company during the financial year
The statement containing the salienr feature of the financial statement of the companyâs subsidiary or associate company under section 129(3) is enclosed as Annexurc B in Form
Aor-i
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 the Board has earned out an evaluation of its own performance, the functioning of various committees and the Directors each. The
Directors held separate discussions with each of the Directors of the C ompany and obtained their feedback on overall board effectiveness as well as each of the other Directors
FIT AND PROPER CRITERIA
On the basis of declararion received from the Directors of the Company as on March 31.2024 and taken on record by the Board of Directors, none of the Director was disqualified as on March 31.2024 from being appointed as a Director in terms of Section 104 (2) of the Act.
AJJ the Directors of the Company duly meet the Fit and Proper Criteria of Director as per the requirements of Guidelines on Corporate Governance issued by the Reserve Bank of India and has given their declaration in this regard.
MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
During 2023-2024. the Company held six (6) meetings of the Board of Directors as per the table below. The intervening gap between the meetings was within the period as prescribed under Section 173 (1) of the Companies Act. 2013.
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SLNo 1 |
Date of Meeting |
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20.05.2023 |
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2 |
12.08.2023 |
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3 |
07.11.2023 |
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4 |
23.12.2023 |
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5 |
10.02.2024 |
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6 |
20.03.2024 |
The Board of Directors have constituted an Audit Committee. Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Stakeholdersâ Relationship Committee as per the requirement of the Companies Act. 2013.
Details about all the Committees, its Composition, the number and dates of meetings of such committees held during the year 3rc provided in corporate governance report.
All the recommendations of the Audit Committee were accepted by the Board during the year 2023-2024.
VIGIL MECHANISM
The Company lias established a vigil mechanism and accordingly framed a Whistle Blower Policy. The policy enables the employees to report to the management instances of unethical behavior, actual or suspected fraud or violation of Company''s Code of Conduct. Further the mechanism adopted by the Company encourages the Whistle Blower to report genuine concerns or grievances and provide for adequate safe guards against victimization of Whistle Blower who avails of such mechanism and also provides for direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee, in exceptional cases. The functioning of vigil mechanism is reviewed
by the Audit Committee from time to time. None of the Whistle blowers has been denied access to the Audit Committee of die Board. The Whistle Blower Policy of the Company is available on the website of the Company http://pritlnifx.eom/.
The Board on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee framed a policy on Directorsâ appointment and remuneration including criteria for determining qualification, positive attributes, independence of a Director and other matters provided under sub-section (3) of Section 178. The. said Policy is available on the website Of the Company htip:/''pnthvifx.com/
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT:
Your Company is in compliance with all the applicable provisions of Corporate Governance as stipulated under Chapter IV of the Listing Regulations. A detailed report on Corporate Governance as required under the Listing Regulations is provided in a separate section and forms part of the Annual Report as Annexure T.
NT''s Chandarana & Sanklecha., (Finn Registration No. 000557S) Chartered Accountants are appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company.
There are no qualifications or reservations or remarks made by the auditors in their report. CONSOLIDATED ACCOUNTS
The consolidated financial statement of the Company i$ prepared in accordance with the provisions of Section 129 of Companies Act. 2013 read with Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 33 of 3HBI Listing Regulations, 2015. The audited consolidated financial statements together with Auditorâs report forms part of the Annual report.
In conformity with the relevant provisions of the Companies Act. 2013 and the SliBl (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (âListing Regulations. 2015s). the cash How statement for the year ended 31B March. 2024 is attached as part of the Financial Statements of the Company.
SECRETARIAL AUDITORS
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act. 2013 and Lire Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules 2014. the Company has appointed M s V. Esaki & Associates, a firm of Company Secretaries to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company. The report on die Secretarial Audit carried out for the year 2023-2024 is annexed here with as Annexiire-Gâ The Secretarial Audit Report is self-explanatory.
There arc no qualifications or reservations or remarks made by the Secretarial Auditors in their report.
The Company has complied with the applicable Secretarial Standards SS-1 on meetings of Board of Directors and SS-2 on General Meeting, to the extent possible, issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India as (ICSI) per Section 118(10) of the Companies Act. 2013.
Maintenance of cost records and requirement of cost audit as prescribed under the provisions of Section 148(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 are not applicable for the business activities carried out by the Company.
The Board had appointed M s N Gopalan & Associates. Chartered Accountants, as the Internal Auditors to undertake internal audit of the Company in terms of the provisions of Section 138 of the Companies Act. 2013 and rules made thereunder.
In line with the requirements of the Act and the Listing Regulations, the Company lias formulated a Policy on Related Party Transactions 3nd the same can be accessed on the Companyâs website at http://prithvifx.com.''. All related party transactions that were entered into during the financial year were in the ordinary course of the business. There were no significant related party transactions made by the company with related parties which might have potential conflict with the interest of the company at large.
All transactions/ contracts.'' arrangements entered by the company with the related party(ics)as defined under the provisions of section 2(76} of the Companies Act.2013. during the financial year under review were io ordinary course of business on armâs length basis AOC 2 is enclosed as Anncxurc C
In terms of Section 134 (3) (c) read with section 134 (5) of the Companies Act. 2013. the Directors, to the best of their knowledge and belief and according to the information and explanations obtained by them, confirm that they had:
(a) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures: if any
(b) The Directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that ore reasonable and prudent so as to give o true and Fair view of the state of affairs of the company at the end of the year and of the profit and loss of the company for that period;
(c) Hie Directors had 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 had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis:
(e) The Directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions
of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively:
(f) The Directors, in case of a listed company, bad laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that such internal tinancial controls arc adequate and operating effectively.
RISK MANAGEMENT
[n the opinion of the board there is no risk that may threaten the existence of the Company, except the ongoing SOciui and economic disruption caused by the pandemicv The details of the risk and threat as perceived by the company on a cautionary basis are annexed in the Management and discussion analysis report.
The brief outline of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy of the Company and the initiatives undertaken by the Company on ( SR activities during the year under review are set out in Annexure-H of this report.
As per the requirements of Section 92(3} and 134(3) (a) of the Companies Act 2013 and Rules framed thereunder, an extract of the annual return in form MGT-7 for FY 2023-2024 is uploaded on the website of the Company and the same is available on htTp://prnlivifx.coro.
Remuneration of Directors and Employees as per section 197 Read with rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 in respect of employees of the Company is annexed as Anncxurc- E\
Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules. 2014 is not applicable to our Company.
The Company has always believed in providing a safe and harassment free workplace for every individual working in the Company. The Company has complied with the applicable provisions of the POSH Act, and the rules framed thereunder, including constitution of the Internal Complaints Committee The Company has in place a policy for prevention, prohibition and redressal of sexual harassment at workplace m line with the requirements of the POSH Act and the same is available on the Company''s website at: hUps:/7prithvilx.com''im?estt»r-rclalioii/. During the financial year, trie Company has not received any compliant.
The company is in process of appointing an External Member in the POSH Committee REPORTING OF FKA11) AUDITORS
During the year under review, the Statutory Auditors has not reported to the Board under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 any instances of fraud committed against the
Company by its officers or employees.
OTTTER DISCLOSURES
a) The Internal control systems and adequacy are discussed in detail in the Management Discussion and Analysis annexed to the Directors Report as âAnnexure Aâ
b) The Company has established a formal vigil mechanism named âPrithvi Whistle Blower Policyâ for reporting improper or unethical practices or actions which are volatile of the code of conduct of the Company. There was no instance reported during the year under review through this.
PARTICULARS REGARDING CONSERVATION OF ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND EXPENDITURE
The details of conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo are as follows
A. Conservation of energy: N.A.
B. Technology absorption: N.A.
C. Foreign exchange earnings and Outgo:
The Foreign Exchange earned in terms of actual inflows during the year and the Foreign Exchange outgo during the year in terms of actual outflows.
Earnings and outflow on account of foreign exchange are as under and also have been disclosed in the notes to the accounts.
in T.alchs
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Particular |
2023-24 |
2022-23 |
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Expenditure in Foreign Currency: Travelling Expenses |
16.47 |
19.18 |
DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS
There arc no significant material orders passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals which would impact the going concern status of the Company.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Your company keeps in line with the ongoing technological developments taking place in the country and worldw ide. The information technology adopted by the company serves as an important tool of internal control as well as providing the benefits of modern technology to its esteemed customers. All the branches of the company are integrated and data is centralized at the head office level. Company is taking utmost precautions for the security of data and having a dedicated team for this. During the financial year 2023- 2024 there was no instance of cyber security breach happened in the company.
DISCLOSURE ABOUT THE APPLICATION AS MADE OR ANY PROCEEDING IS PENDING UNDER TI1E INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE (IBC). 2016 DURING THE YEAR ALONG WITH THEIR STATUS AS AT THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR.
Not applicable.
DISCLOSURE ABOUT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE AMOUNTS OF THE VALUATION EXECUTED AT THE TIME OF ONE TIME SETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATION DONE WHILE TAKING LOAN FROM THE BANKS OR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ALONG WITH THE REASONS THEREOF.
Not applicable.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND APPRECIATION
The directors wish to place on record their appreciation lor the committed service of all employees at all levels. The directors take this opportunity to thank the shareholders, financial institutions, vendors, banks, customers, Suppliers and Regulatory & Governmental Authorities for their continued support to the Company. The directors also wish to thank all the employees for their contribution, support and continued commitment throughout the year.
For and on behalf of the Board
Sd/- Sd/-
KN Dccnadityalnn Pavan Kumar Kavad
Chairman Managing Director
DIN: 02910246 DIN: 07095542
Place: Chennai Date: 13.08.2024
Mar 31, 2015
Dear Shareholders,
The have pleasure in presenting the 20th Annual Report and Audited
Statements of Accounts of the Company for the year ended 31st March,
2015.
PERFORMANCE
The financial results for the year ended 31st March 2015 are as under:
Rs. (In Lacs)
Particulars 31.03.2014 31.03.2015
Income 813.32 860.14
Total Expenses 464.31 476.93
Profit before depreciation 349.01 383.22
Depreciation 10.32 25.07
Profit / (loss) before Tax 338.69 358.15
Provision for taxation 113.24 123.65
Balance of profit of brought forward 903.99 1097.47
Profit available for appropriations 225.45 234.51
Appropriations:
Dividends 31.96 33.34
Balance carried forward to Balance Sheet 1097.47 1298.64
Surplus carried to Balance Sheet 1097.47 1298.64
Business Outlook & Prospects
The company had improved its profitability from 225.45 lacs to 234.51
lacs . There was no material change or commitment, affecting the
financial position of the Company between the end of the financial year
of the Company and the date of the report other than those disclosed in
the financial statements.
DIVIDEND
The company had declared an interim dividend of Rs.0.50 per share
exclusive of dividend tax for the financial year ended 31st March 2015
which is being recommended as final dividend
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The composition of the Board of Directors of the Company and other
details related to the board is furnished in the Corporate Governance
Report annexed to this report as " Annexure A"
In terms of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 (Act), Ms.Anuradha
and Mr.MahavirChand were co-opted to the Board as additional directors
Mr. D Suresh Kumar director is liable to retire by rotation at the
ensuing AGM and is eligible for reappointment Necessary resolutions for
the appointment/ re-appointment of the aforesaid directors have been
included in the notice convening the ensuing AGM and details of the
proposal for appointment / re-appointment are mentioned in the
explanatory statement of the notice.
Your directors commend their appointment / re-appointment.
Mr. V. Krishnaswami, Mr. P Delichand & Mr.V.G Venkatadri resigned from
the directorship of the company. The board placed its warm regards for
the services rendered by them during their tenor.
DEPOSITS
Your Company has not accepted any deposits within the meaning of
Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Acceptance of
Deposits) Rules, 2014.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS:
The company has not given any loans or guarantees and made any
investments as covered under the provisions of section 186 of the
Companies Act, 2013 during the said financial year.
INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY:
The Company has an Internal Control System, commensurate with the size,
scale and complexity of its operations. The scope and authority of the
Internal Audit function is defined in the Internal Audit Manual. To
maintain its objectivity and independence, the Internal Audit function
reports to the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Board & to the
Chairman & Managing Director.
The Internal Audit Department monitors and evaluates the efficacy and
adequacy of internal control system in the Company, its compliance with
operating systems, accounting procedures and policies at all locations
of the Company. Based on the report of internal audit function, process
owners undertake corrective action in their respective areas and
thereby strengthen the controls. Significant audit observations and
recommendations along with corrective actions thereon are presented to
the Audit Committee of the Board.
STATUTORY AUDITORS
M/S. CHANDARANA& SANKLECHA, (ICAI Registration No.000557S) Chartered
Accountants were appointed as Statutory Auditors at the last Annual
General Meeting (AGM) held on 27/09/2014 for a period of three years
i.e until the conclusion of the 22nd AGM. Their appointment is however,
subject to ratification by the members at every AGM.
The Company has received letter from the Statutory Auditors consenting
to the re-appointment and a confirmation to the effect that their
appointment, would be within the prescribed limits and that they do not
suffer from any disqualifications under Section 141 of the Companies
Act, 2013 and the rules made thereunder. The Statutory Auditors Report
does not contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or
disclaimer.
Secretarial Auditors
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013
and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company has appointed M/s N K BHANSALI &
Co., a firm of Company Secretaries in Practice, to undertake the
Secretarial Audit of the Company. The report on the Secretarial Audit
carried out for the year 2014-15 is annexed herewith as 'Annexure- B'.
The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification,
reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer.
Directors' Responsibility Statement
In terms of Section 134(3)(c) read with section 134(5) of the Companies
Act, 2013, the Directors, to the best of their knowledge and belief and
according to the information and explanations obtained by them, confirm
that they had:
i. followed the applicable accounting standards in the preparation of
the financial statements for the financial year 2014-15 and there are
no material departures;
ii. selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently
and made judgments and estimates that were reasonable and prudent so as
to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at
the end of the financial year and of the profit of the Company for the
year under review;
iii. 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, preventing and detecting fraud
and other irregularities and
iv. prepared the financial statements for the financial year on a
'going concern' basis.
v. laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company
and such internal financial controls were adequate and were operating
effectively.
vi. devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of
all applicable laws and such systems were adequate and operating
effectively.
BUSINESS RISK MANAGEMENT
Pursuant to section 134 (3) (n) of the Companies Act, 2013 & Clause 49
of the listing agreement, the company has constituted a business risk
management committee. The details of the committee and its terms of
reference are set out in the corporate governance report forming part
of the Boards report. At present the company has not identified any
element of risk which may threaten the existence of the company.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
Section 197 read with rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 in respect of
employees of the Company is not applicable as the directors have not
drawn any remuneration during the year ended 31/03/2015 .
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
Your Company has complied with the corporate governance requirements as
stipulated under clause 49 of the listing agreement. Detailed report on
the compliance and a certificate by the Statutory Auditors forms part
of this report
Other disclosures
a) The Internal control systems and adequacy are discussed in detail in
the Management Discussion and Analysis annexed to the Directors Report.
b) The details forming part of the extract of the Annual Return in form
MGT-9 is annexed herewith as 'Annexure C.
c) Particulars of employees :
The information required pursuant to Section 197 read with Rule, 5 of
The Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)
Rules, 2014 in respect of employees of the Company is attached as
annexure D
d) Particulars regarding Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption
and Foreign Exchange Earnings and Expenditure Energy conservation,
technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo
e) The information on conservation of energy, technology absorption and
foreign exchange earnings and outgo stipulated under Section 134(3)(m)
of the Companies Act 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts)
Rules, 2014 is NIL
f) 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 in line with the requirements of
the Sexual Harassment of women at the workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. Internal Complaints Committee
(ICC) has been set up to redress complaints received regarding sexual
harassment. All employees (permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees)
are covered under this policy. The following is a summary of sexual
harassment complaints received and disposed off during the year 2014-15
a. No. of complaints received: Nil b. No of complaints disposed off:
nil
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Your directors would like to express their grateful appreciation for
the support and co-operation of all stakehold - ers. At the very heart
of our success and our ability to deliver quality service and
satisfaction is the consider - able skill and motivation of our
employees. On behalf of all the company's stakeholders who benefit from
the hard work of the employees, the Board would like to express its
sincere appreciation and gratitude.
For and on behalf of the Board
Sd/-
Place: Chennai (Mr.Deenadayalan K N)
Date :27/07/2015 Chairman
Mar 31, 2014
Dear Shareholders,
We have pleasure in presenting the 19th Annual Report and Audited
Statements of Accounts of the Company for the year ended 31st March,
2014.
PERFORMANCE
The financial results for the year ended 31st March 2014 are as under:
Rs. (In Lacs)
Particulars 31.03.2014 31.03.2013
Income 813.32 623.72
Profits before depreciation and interest 352.89 224.01
Depreciation 10.32 10.81
Interest 3.88 0.28
Profit before Tax 338.69 212.92
Provision for taxation 113.24 52.25
Profit After Tax 225.45 160.66
Provision for Dividend 27.50 27.50
Tax on proposed Dividend 4.46 4.67
Transfer to general Reserve Nil Nil
Surplus carried to Balance Sheet 193.49 128.49
COURSE OF BUSINESS AND OUTLOOK
During the year under review, the company has earned income from
operation Rs. 8.13 crores as compared to Rs. 6.24 crore in the last
year. The profit before tax is Rs3.39 crores as compared to Rs. 2.13
crores in the previous year, which is around 59% growth over the
previous year level. The board of directors have planned to consolidate
and improve the growth of existing business for the current year.
Your Company enjoys a loyal clientele and the company is taking various
steps to increase its business The Directors are confident that the
operations in the current year will be much better.
FIXED DEPOSIT:
The company has not accepted any fixed deposit during the year.
DIVIDEND
The Directors recommend a dividend of 5% exclusive of dividend tax for
the financial year ended 31st March 2014.
DIRECTORS
Mr. Krishnaswami and Mr.Deenadayalan Director liable to retire by
rotation at the ensuing AGM and is eligible for reappointment.
Mr Suresh Kumar was appointed as an additional director of the company
on 22/01/2014 .He holds office as a director of the company upto the
date of its annual geneal meeting .The company has received a notice in
writing from a member proposing him for the office of the director who
was appointed as additional director.
Necessary resolutions for the appointment /re-appointment of the
aforesaid directors have been included in the notice convening the
ensuing AGM and details of the proposal for appointment /
re-appointment are mentioned in the explanatory statement of the
notice.
Your directors recommend their appointment / re-appointment. All the
directors of the Company have confirmed that they are not disqualified
from being appointed as directors
AUDITORS
The auditors of the Company M/s. Chandranna&Sanklecha, Chartered
Accountants retire at the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General
Meeting and are eligible for re-appointment.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AS PER SECTION 217(2A) OF THE COMPANIES ACT,
1956:
The Company has no employees, attracting the provisions of Section
217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the Companies (Particulars
of Employees) Rules, 1975.
DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Directors hereby declare:
i. that in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable
accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation
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
profit or loss of the company for that period ;
iii. that the directors 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 subject to
the inherent limitations that should be recognized in weighing the
assurance ;
iv. that the directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going
concern basis.
Particulars regarding Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and
Foreign Exchange Earnings and Expenditure PRITHVI SOFTECH LTD., does
not have any foreign exchange earnings and expenditure. Particulars
relating to conservation of energy and technology absorption stipulated
in the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of the Board
of Directors) Rules,1988, are not applicable to PRITHVI SOFTECH LTD.,
Particulars of Employees
The company had no employee covered by the provisions of section
217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956.
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS:
Employee relations throughout the company were harmonious. The board
wishes to place on record its sincere appreciation of the devoted
efforts of all employees in advancing the company''s vision and strategy
to deliver another record performance.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY- SERVICE TO COMMUNITY
Legacy is continued in contributing back to society in many ways.
The Corporate Social Responsibillity is part of our service that is
beyond serving the needy. The company has spent an amount of Rs.
25,22,250/- towards its CSR projects.
CSR Activites of the company includes support to needy and handicapped
parsons. In this direction the Company performs its CSR through,
Aadhyatmik Shiksh Samiti, Empathy Foundation, Gajendra Nidhi, Help Age,
Hyderabad Science Society, Shree Jain Medical Relief Society, Mahaveer
Educational Trust, Sevalaya, Shri Bagwan Mahaveer Vikland Sahayata
Samiti, We firmly believe to move beyond the business and colours to
many lives, because we believe in... LIVE AND LET LIVE.
VOLUNTARY DELISTING OF SHARES FROM MADRAS STOCK EXCHANGE
The company is planning for voluntary delisting from Madras Stock
Exchange Management Discussion and Analysis Report and Report of the
Directors on Corporate Governance In accordance with clause 49 of the
listing agreements, the Management Discussion and Analysis Report and
Report of the Directors on Corporate Governance form part of this
report.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Your directors would like to express their grateful appreciation for
the support and co-operation of all stakeholders. At the very heart of
our success and our ability to deliver quality service and satisfaction
is the considerable skill and motivation of our employees. On behalf of
all the company''s stakeholders who benefit from the hard work of the
employees, the Board would like to express its sincere appreciation and
gratitude.
Mar 31, 2011
Your Directors have the pleasure in presenting the 16th ANNUAL REPORT
and that of the Auditors together with the audited Balance Sheet as at
31st March 2011 and the Profit and Loss account for the year ended on
that date.
PERFORMANCE
The financial results for the year ended 31st March 2011 are as under:
Rs. (In Lacs)
31.03.2011 31.03.2010
Income 520.72 412.99
Profits before depreciation and interest 196.51 111.32
Depreciation 10.21 10.39
Interest 1.59 1.43
Profit before Tax 184.71 99.50
Provision for taxation 61.65 27.60
Profit After Tax 123.06 71.90
Provision for Dividend 27.50 27.50
Tax on proposed Dividend 4.67 4.67
Transfer to general Reserve NIL NIL
Surplus carried to Balance Sheet 90.89 39.73
AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
During the year the company has been World Quality Commitment (WQC)
award for the year 2011 by Business Initiative Directors (BID) Madrid,
Spain.
"Star Performer Award" given by Spice Money for Western Union Money
Transfer Business.
The company has won "Fly to Switzerland Contest" and "Travel Dhamaka"
contest by Axis Bank.
In recognition of our excellent performance during the year, Axis Bank
has launched Prithvi Exchange à Axis Bank Co-branded (VISA) foreign
Currency Prepaid Cards.
COURSE OF BUSINESS AND OUTLOOK
During the year under review, the company's performance was good. Your
company had achieved an income of Rs. 521 lacs as compared to Rs.413
lacs in previous year. The profit before tax stood at Rs.184.71 lacs as
compared to Rs.99.49 lacs in the previous year.
FIXED DEPOSIT
The company has not accepted any fixed deposit during the year.
DIVIDEND
The Directors recommend a dividend of 5% exclusive of dividend tax for
the financial year ended 31st March 2011.
DIRECTORS
Mr.M.D.Vasudevan and Mr.V G Venkatadri retires by rotation and being
eligible, offer for re-appointment.
AUDITORS
The auditors of the Company M/s.CHANDARANA & SANKLECHA, Chartered
Accountants retire at the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General
Meeting and are eligible for re-appointment.
STATUTORY DISCLOSURES
The Company had no employee covered by the provisions of section
217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS/OUTGO:
Being into Forex business, Particulars with respect to Conservation of
Energy , as required under Part "a" of the above rules are NIL.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS/OUTGO:
Foreign Earnings: Rs.2.14 lacs (P.Y Rs. 2.78 lacs) towards turnover
incentive received from American Express in US dollar.
Foreign outgo: Rs.5.28 lacs (P.Y Rs.5.26 lacs) towards annual seller
fee and distribution fee paid to American Express in US dollar.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Directors hereby declare:
i) That in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable
accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation
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
profit or loss of the company for that period ;
iii) That the directors 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 subject to
the inherent limitations that should be recognized in weighing the
assurance ;
iv) That the directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going
concern basis.
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT :
Employee relations throughout the company were harmonious. The board
wishes to place on record its sincere appreciation of the devoted
efforts of all employees in advancing the company's vision and strategy
to deliver another record performance.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
Pursuant to clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, a report of compliance
of corporate governance as on 31/03/2011 duly certified by the auditors
of the company is annexed (Annexure à A)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Your Directors wish to place on record their sincere appreciation to
the Governmental authorities, Company's bankers and customers, vendors
and investors for their continued support during the year.
Your Directors are also pleased to record their appreciation for the
dedication and contribution made by employees at all levels who through
their competence and hard work have enabled your Company achieve good
performance year after year and look forward to their support in the
future as well.
For and on behalf of the Board
Sd/-
Place: Chennai P. Delichand Jain
Date : 01/06/2011 Chairman
Mar 31, 2010
The Directors have the pleasure in presenting the FIFTEENTH ANNUAL
REPORT and that of the Auditors together with the audited Balance Sheet
as at 31st March 2010 and the Profit and Loss account for the year
ended on that date.
PERFORMANCE
The financial results for the year ended 31st March 2010 are as under:
Rs. (In Lacs)
31.03.2010 31.03.2009
Income 412.99, 466.41
Profits before depreciation and
interest 111.32 174.83
Depreciation 10.39 10.42
Interest 1.43 2.60
Profit before Tax 99.50 161.81
Provision for
taxation 27.60 57.94
Profit After Tax 71.90 103.87
Provision for Dividend 32.16 Nil
Tax on proposed Dividend 4.67 Nil
Transfer to general Reserve Nil Nil
Surplus carried to Balance Sheet 35.07 103.87
COURSE OF BUSINESS AND OUTLOOK
During the year under review, the companys performance was
Satisfactory. Your company had achieved an income of Rs.413 lacs as
compared to Rs.466 lacs in previous year. The profit before tax stood
at Rs.99.50 lacs as compared to Rs. 161.80 lacs in the previous year.
The out look in the forthcoming year is far better than the year under
report.
FIXED DEPOSIT:
The company has not accepted any fixed deposit during the year.
DIVIDEND
The Directors recommend a dividend of 5% exclusive of dividend tax for
the financial year ended 31 st March 2010.
DIRECTORS
Mr.Deenadayalan and Mr.Delichand Jain retires by rotation and being
eligible, offer
for re-appointment.
INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND:
Pursuant to section 205C of the Companies Act, 1956, your company has
transferred a sum of Rs.64,100 /- being unclaimed final dividend for
the year 2001-02.
AUDITORS
The auditors of the Company M/s.CHANDRANNA & SANKLECHA ., Chartered
Accountants retire at the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General
Meeting and are eligible for re-appointment.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AS PER SECTION 217(2A) OF THE
COMPANIESACT,1956:
The Information as per Section 217 (2A) of the Companies Act 1956
required to be given in the Directors report is annexed as Aneexure A
herewith.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS/OUTGO:
Being in to Forex business , Particulars with respect to Conservation
of Energy ., as required under Part "a" of the above rules are NIL .
FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS/OUTGO:
Foreign Earnings: Rs.2.78 lacs ( P.Y.) Rs. 3.36 lacs Foreign Outgo :
Rs.5.26 lacs (P.Y) NIL
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT: Directors hereby declare:
I) that in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable
accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation
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
profit or loss of the company for that period;
iii) that the directors 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 subject to the inherent
limitations that should be recognized in weighing the assurance; iv)
That the directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis.
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS:
Employee relations throughout the company were harmonious. The board
wishes to place on record its sincere appreciation of the devoted
efforts of all employees in advancing the companys vision and strategy
to deliver another record performance.-
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
Pursuant to clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, a report of compliance
of corporate governance as on 31 /03/2010 duly certified by the
auditors of the company is annexed (Annexure B)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Your directors would like to express their grateful appreciation for
the support and co operation of all stakeholders. At the very heart of
our success and our ability to deliver quality service and satisfaction
is the considerable skill and motivation of our employees. On behalf of
all the companys stakeholders who benefit from the hard work of the
employees, the Board would like to express its sincere appreciation and
gratitude.
For and on behalf of the Board
Sd/-
Place: Chennai P.Delichand Jain
Date: 31/05/2010 Chairman
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