డైరెక్టర్ల నివేదిక Prithvi Exchange (India) Ltd.
Your Board of Directors ("the Board") of Prithvi Exchange (India) Limited ("PEIL"/ "Company") is
pleased to present the Thirty First (31st) Annual Report together with audited accounts for the year
ended March 31, 2026 ("FY 26" or "during the year").
FINANCIAL RESULTS
Key highlights of the financial results of your Company for FY26 are as under:
(^ in Crores)
|
Standalone |
Consolidated |
|||
|
Particulars |
March 31, 2026 |
March 31, 2025 |
March 31, 2026 |
March 31, 2025 |
|
Total Income |
3732.64 |
3,526.07 |
3732.73 |
3,526.10 |
|
Total Expenses |
3729.14 |
3,515.12 |
3729.33 |
3,515.24 |
|
Profit |
3.49 |
10.95 |
3.41 |
10.86 |
|
Tax Expense |
0.78 |
2.84 |
0.78 |
2.84 |
|
Profit/(loss) |
2.72 |
8.11 |
2.63 |
8.02 |
BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
State of Affairs of the Company/ Business Operations
During the year under review, your Company has generated revenue of Rs. 3,732.64 crores as
compared to Rs 3,526.07 crores in the previous year. The net profit decreased to Rs. 2.72 crores
from Rs. 8.11 crores in the last year.
The Company is engaged only in the business of foreign exchange and therefore, there is no
segment reporting under Indian Accounting Standards 108-Operati''ng Segment. The nature of the
Company''s activities is such that geographical segments cannot be separately identified.
Subsidiary, Associates and Joint Ventures
As of March 31, 2026, your Company had One (1) Subsidiary and One (1) Associate within the
meaning of the Companies Act, 2013 ("Act") and there has been no material change in the nature
of the business of the subsidiaries or associates.
No Subsidiary is material unlisted subsidiary of the Company pursuant to provisions of SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("SEBI Listing Regulations").
The policy for determining material subsidiary is hosted on the website of the
Company at https://prithvifx.com/investor-relations/
The Report on the performance and financial position of the subsidiary and joint venture is
provided in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Pursuant to the provisions of
Section 129(3) of the Act, read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, a statement
containing salient features of the Financial Statements of the Company''s subsidiaries and joint
venture in Form AOC-1, is Annexure A to the Report.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the Act, the Standalone Financial Statements of the
Company, Consolidated Financial Statements along with relevant documents and separate audited
financial statements with respect to the subsidiaries and joint venture are available on the website
of the Company at https://prithvifx.com/investor-relations/. The Consolidated Financial
Statements presented by the Company include the financial results of its subsidiary companies and
joint venture.
The details of investments made in various subsidiaries are provided as part of the Financial
Statements for FY 26.
There is no change in Authorized Share Capital of the Company during the year under review.
The equity paid-up share capital with a the Company as on March 31, 2026, was ^8,24,96,500,
comprising of 82,49,650 equity shares of face value of ^10 each.
Your Company has formulated a Dividend Distribution Policy, with an objective to provide the
dividend distribution framework to the stakeholders of the Company. The policy sets out various
internal and external factors, which shall be considered by the Board in determining the dividend
pay-out. The policy is available on the website of the Company at https://prithvifx.com/investor-
relations/
The Board declared Interim dividend, on January 31, 2026, of Rs. 1.5/- each per share (15%) on
paid up equity share capital having face value of Rs. 10 each.
Further the Directors recommended a final dividend of Re. 0.50 (50 paise) per equity share (5%)
having a face value of Rs. 10 each payable to the members of the Company whose names appear in
the Register of Members as on the Record date, subject to the approval of shareholders at the
ensuing AGM.
Note: Companies are required to pay/ distribute dividend after deducting applicable withholding
income taxes.
TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND ("IEPF")
During the year under review, Company has transferred ^ 1,01,933 as unpaid/unclaimed dividend
to IEPF Account.
Further 8326 equity shares of ^10 each corresponding to equity shares on which dividends were
unclaimed for seven (7) consecutive years were also transferred.
Your Company has not transferred any amount to the reserves for FY26.
Your Company has not accepted any deposit within the meaning of provisions of Chapter V of the
Act, read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 for the year ended March 31,
2026.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS
There have been no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the
Company which occurred between the end of the financial year of the Company to which the
financial statements related to and date of this Report.
Your Company is committed to transparency in all its dealings and places high emphasis on
business ethics. Corporate governance of the Company guides the conduct of affairs of the
Company and clearly delineates the roles, responsibilities, and authorities at each level of its
governance structure and key functionaries involved in the governance.
A detailed Report on Corporate Governance along with a Certificate from a Company Secretary in
Practice regarding compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated under
Schedule V of the SEBI Listing Regulations is included as a separate section and forms part of this
Annual Report.
The Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer certification of the financial statements for FY26,
and the declaration by the Managing Director regarding compliance to Code of Conduct pursuant
to SEBI Listing Regulations are annexed to Corporate Governance Report.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
Directors
Mr. Mahavir Chand, Non-Executive Chairman, retired by rotation at the 31st Annual General
Meeting ("AGM") and being eligible, offered themselves for re-appointment. The resolutions
seeking approval of the members for their re-appointment has been incorporated in the Notice
convening the AGM of the Company along with brief details about them.
Key Managerial Personnel ("KMP")
The Key Managerial Personnel of the Company for the purpose of the Act are:
|
Name |
Designation |
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Mr. Pavan Kumar Kavad |
Managing Director |
|
Mr. Kalpesh Kumar Kavad |
Whole-Time Director & Chief Financial Officer |
|
Ms. Nithyasree P G* |
Company Secretary |
|
Ms. Shuba Lakshmanan# |
Company Secretary |
* Ms. Nithyasree P G had resigned from the position of Company Secretary with effect from September 13, 2025
# Ms. Shuba Lakshmanan was appointed as Company Secretary with effect from January 02, 2026 and resigned as
Company Secretary with effect from April 02, 2026
There are no changes in the composition of KMP for FY26 other than the change in Company
Secretary of the Company as detailed above.
The remuneration and other details of these KMP for FY26 are provided in the Annual Return which
is available on the website of the Company.
DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(5) of the Act, the Board, to the best of their knowledge
and ability, confirm that:
a) in the preparation of the annual financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2026, the
applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to
material departures;
b) for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, such accounting policies as mentioned in the
notes to the financial statements have been applied consistently and judgments and estimates
that are reasonable and prudent have been made 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 financial year ended March 31, 2026;
c) that proper and enough care has been taken 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 annual financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis;
e) that proper internal financial controls were followed by the Company and that such internal
financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively;
f) that proper systems have been devised to ensure compliance with the provisions of all
applicable laws were in place and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
During FY26, Five (5) board meetings were held. The details of composition of the Board and its
Committees, terms of reference of the Committees and the details of meetings held during the
year are furnished in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of the Annual Report.
The Company has received declarations from the Independent Directors of the Company
confirming that they meet the criteria of independence prescribed under the Section 149(6) of the
Act and Regulation 16(1)(b) of SEBI Listing Regulations.
Senior management personnel of the Company interact with directors from time to time
to enable them to understand the Company''s strategy, business model,
operations, markets, organization structure, finance, human resources, technology and such other
areas. The Company has also disclosed the Director''s familiarization programme on its website
at https://prithvifx.com/investor-relations/
In the opinion of the Board, the independent directors are persons of high integrity and repute and
possess the requisite proficiency, expertise and experience and fulfil all the conditions specified in
the Act and Rules made thereunder and are independent of the management.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT ("MD&A")
The MD&A Report for FY26, as stipulated under Regulation 34 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, is
annexed separately and forms part of the Annual Report.
The Company''s employees stock option schemes are detailed below:
A. Prithvi Exchange Employee Stock Option Scheme - 2025
The Company had not granted any options to any of the eligible employees of the Company.
In terms of Regulation 14 of SBEBSE Regulations, the disclosures with respect to ESOP 25 has been
provided on the website of the Company at https://prithvifx.com/investor-relations/
The Shareholders of the Company at their meeting held on August 19, 2022, had re-appointed M/s.
Chandarana & Sanklecha, as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for a first term of five (5) from
the conclusion of 27th AGM till the conclusion of 32nd AGM, based on recommendations of the
Audit Committee and Board. Your Company has obtained the necessary certificate from the
Statutory Auditors confirming their eligibility to continue as Statutory Auditors of the Company for
FY26.
The Auditors'' Report does not contain any qualification, disclaimer or adverse remarks.
No fraud has been reported by the Statutory Auditors for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.
Secretarial Auditor
The Shareholders at their meeting held on September 09, 2025 had appointed Mr. Esaki V
(Membership No.: FCS 30353 and Certificate of Practice No: 11022), a Peer reviewed Practicing
Company Secretary as the Secretarial Auditor of the Company for a term of five (5) consecutive
years commencing from the conclusion of 30th AGM till the conclusion of 35th AGM. Your Company
has obtained the necessary certificate from the Secretarial Auditors confirming their eligibility to
continue as Secretarial Auditors of the Company for FY26.
The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, in Form No. MR-3 is
attached as Annexure B to Director''s Report. The Secretarial Audit report does not contain any
qualification, reservation or adverse remarks.
During the year, M/s. N Gopalan & Associates was appointed as Internal Auditors of the Company
for FY26 to conduct the internal audit of the Company.
Maintenance of Cost Records and requirement of Cost Audit as prescribed under Section 148(1) of
the Act are not applicable for the business activities carried out by the Company.
Pursuant to Section 92(3) read with Section 134(3) of the Act and Rule 12 of the Companies
(Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 the Annual Return of the Company as on March 31,
2026 is available on the Company''s website at https://prithvifx.com/investor-relations/
The Board, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, has
laid down a policy on appointment and remuneration of Directors, KMP and Senior Management
Personnel.
The Company''s policy on appointment of Directors, remuneration and other matters provided in
Section 178(3) of the Act is available at the website at https://prithvifx.com/investor-relations/
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND RELATED DISCLOSURES
Disclosure pertaining to the remuneration and other details as required under Section 197 (12) of
the Act and Rule 5 of Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules,
2014, is given in Annexure C and forms part of this Report. Details of employee remuneration as
required under the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(2) and 5(3) of the
Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are available on
the website of the Company and can be accessed at the weblink https://prithvifx.com/investor-
relations/
EVALUATION OF BOARD / BOARD COMMITTEES
Pursuant to the provisions of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations, the Board has carried out annual
performance evaluation of its own performance, the directors individually as well as evaluation of
the working of its committees.
LOANS/ GUARANTEES / INVESTMENTS
The particulars of loans, guarantees and investments under Section 186 of the Act, read with the
Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014, for FY26 form part of the Notes to the
Financial Statements.
Your Company has in place a Policy on Related Party transactions as approved by the Board and the
same is available on the website of the Company at https://prithvifx.com/investor-relations/
All contracts, arrangements, transactions entered by the Company during the financial year with
related parties were in ordinary course of business and on an arm''s length basis and are in
compliance to applicable provisions of the Act/ SEBI Listing Regulations. Hence, the disclosure of
related party transactions in Form AOC-2 is not applicable.
Details of related party transactions entered into by your Company have been disclosed in Notes to
Financial Statements.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ("CSR")
Pursuant to Section 135 of the Act, read with the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy)
Rules, 2014, your Company has adopted a Policy on CSR which is placed on the website of the
Company at https://prithvifx.com/investor-relations/
The Annual Report on CSR activities for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, is attached as
Annexure D to Director''s Report.
VIGIL MECHANISM/WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
Your Company believes in the conduct of affairs of its constituents in a fair and transparent manner
by adopting highest standards of professionalism, honesty, integrity and ethical behavior. Pursuant
to the provisions of Section 177(9) of the Act, read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Meetings of
Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 4 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, and in
accordance with the requirements of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider
Trading) (Amendment) Regulations, 2018, your Company has established a Vigil Mechanism and
has a Whistle Blower Policy. The Policy is hosted on the website of the Company at
https://prithvifx.com/investor-relations/
ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS
There are no orders passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals which would impact the going
concern status and future operations of the Company.
INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016
During FY26, your Company has neither made any application nor has any proceedings pending
under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. There was no instance of one-time settlement
with any Bank or financial institutions.
ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS
Your Company has well-defined internal control system commensurate with size, scale and
complexity of operation to support the business operations and to ensure statutory compliance.
The internal audit is carried out by a professional firm whose function is defined through internal
audit charter, which includes inter alia transaction audit, systems audit and process audit. In order
to maintain their independence and objectivity, the internal audit function directly reports to the
Audit Committee. The Company''s internal financial controls were also assessed and examined by
the Statutory Auditors, who have provided an unmodified opinion regarding their adequacy and
operating effectiveness as of March 31, 2026. The detailed annual audit plan is rolled out and the
same was approved by the Audit Committee. Suitable internal checks have been built in to cover all
monetary transactions with proper delineation of authority, which provides for checks and
balances at every stage. Your Company has an Audit Committee of Directors to review financial
statements to shareholders. The role and terms of reference of the Audit Committee cover the
areas mentioned under the SEBI Listing Regulations and Section 177 of the Act, details of which are
are provided in the section titled Report on Corporate Governance, which forms part of this Annual
Report.
In the opinion of the board there are no critical risks that may threaten the existence of the Company.
The details of the risks and threats as perceived by the company on a cautionary basis are annexed in
the Management and discussion analysis report.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION,
FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGOForeign Exchange earnings and outgo
The details of Foreign Exchange earnings and expenditure during the year are given below:
ft in lakhs)
Foreign exchange earnings: Nil
Foreign exchange outgo: 1.63
DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION,
PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013 ("POSH Act,")
Your Company has in place a policy for Prevention of Sexual Harassment in line with the
requirements of POSH Act. The Company has complied with the provisions relating to the
constitution of Internal Complaints Committees (ICC) under POSH Act. ICC has been set up to
redress complaints received regarding sexual harassment. During the year under review, your
Company has not received any complaints pertaining to sexual harassment.
Your company is in compliance with the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The Board take this opportunity to gratefully acknowledge the co-operation and support received
from the shareholders, suppliers, vendors, customers, bankers, business partners / associates,
channel partners, bankers, financial institutions, Regulatory / Government authorities to the
Company. The Board record their appreciation for the contributions made by employees of the
Company, its subsidiaries and associates, for their hard work and commitment towards the success
of your Company. Their dedication and competence have ensured that your Company continues to
be a significant and leading player in the industry.
For and on behalf of the Board
For Prithvi Exchange (India) Limited
sd/-
Mahavir Chand
DIN:00671041
Date: May 23, 2026 Chairman
Gee Gee Universal, 2nd floor, Door No. 2,
Mc. Niichols Road, Chetpet, Chennai - 600031
Website: www.prithvifx.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: 044- 43434261
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.
FIN ANICIAL RESULTS AND STATE OF COMPANY''S AFFAIRS
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 |
|
Total Income |
4.16.081.77 |
3.04.659.02 |
4.14.262.91 |
3.04.652.44 |
|
Total Expenses |
4.14,261.45 |
3,04,659 02 |
4,14,262.91 |
3,04.652.44 |
|
Profit Before Tax |
1,820.32 |
619.98 |
1818.86 |
626.57 |
|
Tax Expense |
514.49 |
159.07 |
514.47 |
160.73 |
|
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.
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
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.
SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
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
BOARD EVALUATION
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 |
BOARD COMMITTEES
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.
RECOMMENDATIONS OF AUDIT COMMITTEE
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/.
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE AND POLICY:
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.
STATUTORY AUDITORS
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.
CASH FLOW STATEMENT
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.
COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
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.
COST RECORDS AND COST AUDIT
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.
INTERNAL AUDITOR
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.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
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
DIRECTORSâ 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:
(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.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
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.
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
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
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.
SEXUAL HARRASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE
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
|
Particular |
2023-24 |
2022-23 |
|
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
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
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.
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
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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