The Directors are pleased to present the 30th Annual Report together
with the Audited Accounts for the financial year ended 31st March,
2011.
A) SUMMARIZED FINANCIAL RESULTS - ARSHIYA INTERNATIONAL LTD.
For the year
ended For the year
ended
31-03-2011 31-03-2010
(Rs in Lacs) (Rs in Lacs)
Income from Operations and
other Income 47,542.53 28,293.76
Expenditure 43,145.22 25,801.35
Profit Before Depreciation, Tax and
Exceptional Items 4,397.30 2,492.41
Depreciation 696.10 179.84
Profit Before Tax but after
Exceptional Items 3,645.67 2,312.57
Provision for Taxation 1,152.27 772.61
Profit After Tax 2,493.40 1,539.96
Balance B/f 2,909.18 2,208.33
Amount available for Appropriation 5,402.58 3,748.29
Proposed Dividend 705.95 587.53
Dividend tax 114.52 97.58
Transfer to General Reserve 250.00 154.00
Balance Carried to Balance Sheet 4,332.11 2,909.18
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Income from Operations, along with other income has increased by 68.03%
as compared to that of the previous year. The Profit before Tax has
recorded an increase of 57.65% over that of the previous year and the
Profit After Tax has increased by 61.91 % over that of the previous
year.
B) SUMMARIZED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL RESULTS - ARSHIYA INTERNATIONAL
LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
For the year
ended For the
year ended
31-03-2011 31-03-2010
(Rs in Lacs) (Rs in Lacs)
Income from Operations and
other Income 82,435.82 56,781.93
Expenditure 70,967.20 45,287.61
Profit Before Depreciation, Tax and
Exceptional Items 11,468.62 11,494.32
Depreciation 1,798.05 963.09
Profit Before Tax but after Exceptional
Items 9,619.70 10,531.22
Provision for Taxation 1,396.69 735.78
Profit After Tax and Minority Interest 8,200.65 9,831.34
On a Consolidated basis your Company has recorded a 45.18% increase in
income from operations and other income over that of the previous year.
DIVIDEND
Based on the Company''s performance, your Directors are pleased to
recommend for approval of members a dividend for the financial year
ended 31st March, 2011 @ 60%. i.e. Rs. 1.20 per Equity Share of Rs. 2/-. The
Dividend on Equity Shares, if approved by the Members, would involve a
cash outflow of Rs. 820.47 Lacs including dividend tax.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
Your Directors propose to transfer a sum of Rs. 250.00 lacs to the
General Reserve Account for the year ended 31 March, 2011.
BUSINESS AND FUTURE OUTLOOK
Your Company has embarked on a path that we believe will create a
revolution in India''s logistics evolution, by building and operating
landmark logistics infrastructure solutions which will be the key
facilitator for growth of trade and commerce in India. With our 10
years of lineage in Integrated Supply Chain and Logistics
Infrastructure Solutions and recognizing the need in the logistics
space, your Company operates with the mission of being the first and
only company addressing these challenges with an integrated focus on
Logistics Infrastructure, Innovation, Investment, Integration and IT in
the areas of Supply Chain Solutions, Transport and Handling, Rail
Infrastructure, Domestic Distriparks (logistics parks) and most
importantly Free Trade and Warehousing Zones (FTWZs) across the
country. With an investment outlay of USD 1.6 billion, your Company
will be the industry pioneer in development and operations of
state-of-the-art logistics infrastructure solutions across strategic
locations in India. Your Company''s sole mission is to provide India
with the logistics infrastructure solutions that would allow this great
nation to capitalize on its true macro-economic potential.
India spends approximately 14% of its GDP on logistics while most
developed economies spend between 8% - 9%. On a USD 1.6 trillion GDP;
this represents approximately USD 65 billion in excessive spending
owing to the inefficiencies and unorganized nature of logistics in
India. As India''s economy surges ahead and trade increases, bringing
the desired efficiencies in logistics systems in India represents your
Company''s mission. Arshiya plans to capitalize on India''s mammoth
logistics opportunity through Integrated Supply Chain and Logistics
Infrastructure Solutions by leveraging its unique competency of
combining ''Soft Infrastructure'' such as asset-light 3PL (Third Party
Logistics), 4PL (Fourth Party Logistics) services, with innovative
''Hard Infrastructure'' such as, FTWZs, Rail Infrastructure, Domestic
Distriparks, Transport & Handling integrated through customized IT
solutions.
With Mumbai and Khurja FTWZ being operational this year, along with
first of the Domestic Distripark in Khurja, we are extremely excited
about the year. With our core business adding consistent momentum,
additional trains being added to rail operations with strategic siding
infrastructure being developed pan India, combined with improving
economic conditions across the economy, we are confident to have an
excellent operational year ahead.
(I) Arshiya Free Trade and Warehousing Zones (FTWZ)
The FTWZ regulatory framework will give India the much needed impetus
to drive its economic growth to the next level, truly leveraging the
nation''s vast domestic market and growing purchasing power parity. Over
the last few decades India has been losing investments to neighbouring
economies, which were being used by global corporations as bases for
feeding India, due to lack of comparable infrastructure availability in
India.
With FTWZs, our country will be able to leverage ''Soft Infrastructure''
such as skilled manpower, cost competitiveness, regulatory framework,
IT connectivity, as well as ''Hard Infrastructure'' such as dedicated
state-of-the-art mega logistics parks, FTWZs, rail connectivity,
domestic distribution hubs ''Distriparks'', transport and handling and
world class supply chain management services. FTWZ will be a game
changer for international as well as domestic companies which are
importing, exporting or re-exporting products to and from India
(II) Arshiya Rail Infrastructure
Arshiya Rail Infrastructure started its operations in February 2009. As
at 31st March, 2011, Arshiya Rail Infrastructure Limited has 15 trains
to its pan India operations in Phase 1. Our unique model has resulted
in Arshiya Rail being the second largest and the most profitable
Private Container Train Operator (PCTO) in India.
(III) Arshiya Domestic Distriparks
Arshiya Domestic Distripark is a venture designed to provide companies
with a strategic hub warehousing for domestic consolidation of goods.
These rail-connected mega consolidation hubs will result in
considerable time and cost reduction.
The first of Arshiya''s five planned Domestic Distriparks is
strategically located at the confluence of the Eastern and Western
freight corridors at Khurja (near Delhi), in the state of Uttar
Pradesh. It is further benefited by the adjoining presence of the
modern high- capacity Arshiya Rail Infrastructure and FTWZ. It will
allow companies to access ports and the hinterland through both the
freight corridors. This debottlenecked location, helps companies to
cut down drastically on so-called inevitable transportation expenses,
prevalent in India.
A Domestic Distripark has dedicated container yard to process incoming
cargo, customized warehousing facilities, state-of-the-art cargo
handling equipment, skilled manpower, and integrated IT services for
complete visibility, road and rail connectivity. This greatly aids in
reducing a company''s capital expenses because such a consolidation
point in the region makes the supply chain more profitable. The
development of Domestic Distriparks will generate substantial economic
activity and infrastructure development in the region in terms of
employment to the locals, development of roads, schools, connectivity,
housing, trade, etc.
(IV)Arshiya Logistics
With 11 years of lineage in integrated logistics solutions, Arshiya
Logistics offers end-to-end Freight Management, Transportation,
Document Management, Customs Clearance and Project Logistics services
across the network of 150 countries worldwide.
(V) Arshiya Supply Chain Management
With a 7 year legacy, Arshiya Supply Chain Management provides end-end
supply and demand chain solutions and is committed to evolving
end-to-end strategic and innovative solutions across supply chain
management.
(VI) Arshiya Technology
Provides software solutions for supply chain management and business
process outsourcing. Offers suite of customized web based proprietary
solutions that work to reduce costs, optimize stock levels and cycle
time, while satisfying the need for on-time delivery.
Arshiya''s Pan India Integrated Infrastructure Footprint
FIXED DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted any public deposits falling under the
purview of Section 58A of the Companies Act, 1956, and as such no such
deposit was outstanding as on 31st March, 2011.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES AND CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL RESULTS
The Company has following subsidiaries for the financial year
2010-2011.
Arshiya Domestic Distripark Ltd. and its following subsidiaries:
Arshiya Northern Domestic Distripark Ltd. Arshiya Southern Domestic
Distripark Ltd. Arshiya Eastern Domestic Distripark Ltd. Arshiya
Western Domestic Distripark Ltd. Arshiya Central Domestic Distripark
Ltd.
Arshiya FTWZ Ltd. and its following subsidiaries:
Arshiya Northern FTWZ Ltd.
Arshiya Exim Trading Ltd. (formerly known as Arshiya Southern FTWZ
Ltd.).
Arshiya Eastern FTWZ Ltd.
Arshiya Western FTWZ Ltd.
Arshiya Central FTWZ Ltd.
Arshiya Rail Infrastructure Ltd.
Arshiya Rail Sidings and Transport Ltd.
Arshiya Supply Chain Management Pvt Ltd. Arshiya Transport and
Handling Ltd.
Arshiya Hongkong Ltd. and its following subsidiary:
Arshiya Logistics LLC (Dubai)
Arshiya International Singapore Pte Ltd.
Cyberlog Technologies International Pte Ltd. and its following
subsidiaries:
Cyberlog Technologies Hongkong Ltd. Cyberlog Technologies Inc. (USA)
Arshiya Technologies (India) Pvt. Ltd. Cyberlog Technologies (UAE) FZE
As required under the listing agreements with Stock Exchanges, a
consolidated Financial Statement of the Company and all its
subsidiaries prepared in accordance with Accounting Standards 21 and 23
issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) giving
details of financial resources, assets, liabilities, income, profits,
etc., of the Company, its associates and subsidiaries, after
elimination of minority interest as a single entity, is annexed.
In accordance with the general circular issued by the Ministry of
Corporate Affairs, Government of India, the annual accounts and other
documents of the Subsidiary Companies are not being attached with the
Annual Report of the Company. The Annual Accounts of the above referred
subsidiaries as at 31st March, 2011, and the related detailed
information will be made available to any member of the Company/its
subsidiaries seeking such information at any point of time and the same
will also be available for inspection by any Member of the Company/its
subsidiaries at the Registered Office of the Company and will be
available on the website of the Company. In addition, the annual
accounts of the said subsidiaries will be made available for inspection
at the Registered Office of the respective subsidiary companies.
During the year under report, two step down subsidiaries of your
Company, namely Arshiya Logistics LLC, Oman and Arshiya Logistics WLL,
Qatar have ceased to be step down subsidiaries of your Company.
Further, another step down subsidiary of your Company, Cyberlog
Technologies Inc. (USA) has discontinued its business and is in the
process of dissolution.
EQUITY SHARE CAPITAL
During the year under review, the Compensation Committee of the Board
of Directors considered and approved allotment of 76,650 equity shares
of Rs. 2/- each to all those employees of the Company / its subsidiaries
who have exercised their options under the Company''s Employee Stock
Option Plan 2007. Consequently, the total equity share capital of the
Company has increased from 5,87,52,822 equity shares of Rs. 2/- each to
5,88,29,472 equity shares of Rs. 2/-each. The said equity shares so
allotted have been listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange Limited (BSE)
and National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) and rank pari passu
with the existing equity shares in all respects.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Your Company has been following the principles of good Corporate
Governance over the years and lays strong emphasis on transparency,
accountability and integrity. As per clause 49 of the listing Agreement
entered into with BSE and NSE, a separate section on Corporate
Governance forms part of the Annual Report.
A Certificate from a Practicing Company Secretary confirming compliance
with the conditions of Corporate Governance under Clause 49 of the
listing Agreement is also attached to this Report.
DIRECTORS
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, and
Article 123 of the Articles of Association of the Company, Prof. G.
Raghuram and Mr. James Beltran, Directors, retire by rotation at the
ensuing Annual General Meeting and, being eligible, offer themselves
for reappointment.
GLOBAL ADVISORY BOARD
Your Company has an eleven member Global Advisory Board (the Advisory
Board) consisting of eminent personalities with rich global experience
in diverse fields including business, management, supply chain and
logistics. The Board generally meets twice a year. The valuable advice
and guidance of the Advisory Board plays a crucial role in formulating
Arshiya''s corporate strategy, operational benchmarks, expansion plans,
branding initiatives and sales strategy.
The Global Advisory Board currently comprises the following members:
1. Mr. Ashutosh Varshney
2. Mr. Flemming Jacobs
3. Dr. Frank-Jurgen Richter
4. Prof. G Raghuram
5. Mr. James Beltran
6. Dr. Jerry (Yoram) Wind
7. Dr. John L Gattorna
8. Mr. Michael Proffitt
9. Mr. Paul W Bradley
10. Mr. Richard Taffet
11. Mr. William P Adamopoulos
ARSHIYA EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLAN 2007
Employee Stock Option Plan 2007 is now administered by the Compensation
Committee of the Board. The Board had allotted 14,11,700 stock options
in first tranche on 15 February 2008, and 1,33,900 stock options in
second tranche on 24 April 2008, at a price of < 210/- per option.
Details of Options granted and other disclosures as required under
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Employee Stock Option Scheme
and Employee Stock Purchase Scheme) Guidelines 1999, as at 31 March,
2011, are set out in Annexure to this Report.
SAP IMPLEMENTATION
During the year, your Company has implemented SAP system resulting in
better transparency, accountability and reliability of information and
accounting systems. The next step would be to go for CRM system for
achieving better customer satisfaction and services.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In accordance with the provisions of Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies
Act. 1956, with regard to the Directors Responsibility
Statement, the Directors confirm that:
a) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting
standards have been followed and there has been no material departures;
b) the selected accounting policies were applied consistently and the
Directors made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the
Company as at 31st March, 2011, and of the profit of the Company for
the year ended on that date;
c) proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of
adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the
Companies Act, 1956, for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for
preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d) the annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.
SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT
The Company had engaged Mr. P.K.B. Nambiar, Practising Company
Secretary, to review Secretarial Compliance for the financial year
ended 31 March, 2011. The Secretarial Compliance Certificate addressed
to the Board of Directors of the Company is attached to the Annual
Report. The Secretarial Compliance Certificate confirms that the
Company has complied with the applicable provisions of the Companies
Act, 1956, Depositories Act, 1996, Listing Agreement with Stock
Exchanges and all the Regulations of SEBI as applicable to the Company
including SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers)
Regulations, 1997 and the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading)
Regulations, 1992.
The Secretarial Compliance Certificate, although not mandatory, is also
obtained, on a quarterly basis, from the aforementioned Practicing
Company Secretary and reviewed by the Board.
HUMAN RESOURCES
For your Company, employees are the most valuable assets. Attracting,
training, growing and retaining talented professionals continue to be
the focus for Human Resources division of your Company. This division
focusses on creating an organization which nurtures continuous
improvement and innovation in management practices. Your Company
recognizes the need to attract best-in-class talent from diverse
domains and industries. Accordingly, hiring practices have been
improvised to help identify the best talent in a cost effective manner.
Pay for performance philosophy helps us in rewarding high performers
thereby motivating talent and enhancing retention. Over the year, your
Company has added key senior management as well as middle management
resources across divisions. The ''Arshiya Global Internship Program''
has helped international management students to work on live projects
on a real time basis and get hands on experience of working in India.
The Human Resources at Arshiya will continue its focus on enhancing the
service levels and creating a culture of employee friendly environment.
HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT
As a responsible corporate citizen, your Company lays considerable
emphasis on health, safety aspects of its human capital, operations and
overall working conditions. Thus being constantly aware of its
obligation towards maintaining and improving the environment, all
possible steps are being taken to meet the toughest environmental
standards on pollution, effluents, etc. across various spheres of its
business activities.
Arshiya''s Rail Infrastructure division especially plays a pivotal role
in the mitigation of pollution and reduction of fuel used for road
travel through its unique Rail solutions that it provides to
corporations pan-India.
The Company has implemented several proactive measures towards ensuring
it''s logistics infrastructure especially the FTWZ in Mumbai and Khurja,
along with the Domestic Distripark, are environment friendly. Following
measures are being implemented in Mumbai FTWZ, which will be followed
across locations:
- Rain water harvesting
- Development of green area: Re-plantation of 3,500 trees in the FTWZ
- Re-utilization of hard rock and excavated earth for filling, ground
profiling and concreting
- Developed water bodies as natural storage and utilizing the water
from it, throughout the year
- Sewage treatment plant is operational in the zone. Water treated in
this plant is being re-utilized for landscaping watering
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Your Company sincerely believes that growth not only needs to be
profitable and competitive, but also sustainable in a socially relevant
manner. Today''s business environment especially in India therefore
demands that corporate play a pivotal role in shouldering social
responsibility. Your Company is committed to its Endeavour in social
responsibilities for benefit of the community.
Under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of the
Company ''Arshiya Cares'', your Company has pledged to join hands with
organizations who are working towards finding simple solutions to the
infrastructure problems that India faces. Following CSR initiatives
have been undertaken by your Company in the social front:
Emergency Fire Fighting Service
The Mumbai FTWZ at Sai Village, Panvel has a 24x7 emergency fire
fighting vehicle (Foam Tender) inside the zone managed by trained
personnel. This service is supported by dedicated infrastructure which
includes
- Fire extinguishers and Signage (Fire safety plans)
- Ceiling based water sprinklers for the stores and office space
- Beam Detectors for Smoke and Fire Detection
- Fire Hydrant System with hose reels and underground water storage
tanks
- Emergency Fire exit doors and staircases
- Building Management System with Monitoring and Public address systems
to provide emergency response
Available 24x7 to the residents in the vicinity of Sai Village and
Panvel area, free of charge through a toll free number.
Emergency Ambulance Service
The Mumbai FTWZ at Sai Village, Panvel has a 24x7 emergency ambulance
service dedicated for residents in the vicinity of Sai Village and
Panvel area. Stationed in the premise of the zone, it is equipped with
expert staff trained in Trauma treatment. This service is available to
the local population free of charge through a toll free number.
Empowering Villages Everywhere (EVE) - Solar Lamps for Villages
Your Company supported a novel initiative by school children based in
Mumbai, for providing solar lamps to villages at a subsidized rate.
Under the EVE program portable solar lamps were provided to villages
where electricity is not available. By subsidizing the cost, EVE was
able to offer villagers an opportunity to increase productivity and
improve their quality of life. At Arshiya we have pledged to join hands
with EVE & support them in this initiative to help light lives.
CODE OF CONDUCT
The Board has laid down a Code of Conduct for all Board Members and
Senior Management of the Company. The Code of Conduct has been posted
on the Company''s website.
Board Members and Senior Management personnel have affirmed compliance
with the Code for the financial year 2010-11. A separate declaration to
this effect is annexed to the Corporate Governance Report.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
Conservation of Energy:
The operations of the Company involve low energy consumption. Adequate
measures have been implemented to conserve energy such as -
- Roof of the Mumbai FTWZ at Sai Village has been designed with MR24
standards. A provision of installation of solar panels has been made on
the roofs to generate renewable energy
- Orientation of the Mumbai FTWZ buildings has been done in such a way
that there is less heat transmission resulting in saving the
electricity consumption by minimizing heat loss in the HVAC system
Technology Absorption:
Arshiya sincerely believes in utilising technology to improve
productivity, efficiency and quality of its business operations and
working environment.
Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo:
- Foreign Exchange received -Rs. 364,831,808/-
- Foreign Exchange incurred -Rs. 108,621,798/-
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The information required under section 217(2A) of the Companies Act,
1956, and the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules 1975, as
amended, forms part of the Report. However, in terms of Section
219(1)(b)(iv) of the Companies Act, 1956, this report is being sent
excluding the aforesaid information. The same will be provided to the
members on request in writing.
AUDITORS'' REPORT
The observations made by the Auditors in their Report relating to ESI
contributions are self explanatory and have been adequately dealt with
in Note 12 of Schedule 18 of Notes to Accounts.
AUDITORS
M/s MGB & Co., Chartered Accountants, Mumbai, Auditors of the Company,
retire at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and are eligible for
reappointment.
The Company has received a certificate from M/s MGB & Co., Chartered
Accountants, Mumbai, confirming that their appointment, if made, shall
be in accordance with the provisions of Section 224 (1B) of the
Companies Act, 1956.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Board places on record its sincere appreciation of the assistance
and contribution of employees at all levels, clients, vendors,
investors, bankers and all other stakeholders towards the performance
of the Company during the year under review.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Date : 10 August, 2011 Ajay S Mittal
Place: Mumbai Chairman & Managing Director |