Dear Members,
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the Sixth Annual Report of
your Company with the audited statement of accounts for the year ended
31st March, 2011.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
STANDALONE PERFORMANCE
The highlights of the standalone financial results of the Company for
the financial years 2010-11 and 2009-10 are as under:
(Rs. In million)
Particulars Standalone *
2010-11 2009-10
Total Income 2,637.28 558.00
Total Expenditure 1,885.39 350.00
Profit Before Tax 751.89 208.00
Provision For Tax 199.28 34.82
Profit After Tax 552.61 173.18
Profit brought forward from previous 210.94 146.73
year / period
Profit available for appropriation 763.55 319.91
Appropriations:
Transfer to Reserve Fund under 110.52 34.64
Section 45-IC of the RBI Act, 1934
Proposed Dividend 97.18 63.53
Dividend Tax thereon_ 15.76 10.80
Transfer to general reserve 27.63
Balance carried forwarded to Balance 512.46 210.94
Sheet
CONSOLIDATED PERFORMANCE
The highlights of the consolidated financial results of the Company
for the financial years 2010-11 and 2009-10 are as under:
(Rs. In million)
Consolidated *
Particulars
2010-11 2009-10
Total Income 4,015.14 2,516.50
Total Expenditure 3,176.57 1,914.85
Profit Before Tax 838.57 601.65
Provision For Tax 347.36 9.00
Profit After Tax 491.21 592.65
* 1. The financial accounts for 2010-11 have been prepared after
giving effect to the Scheme of Arrangement between the Company and
Future Capital Financial Services Limited (FCFS) as approved by the
Hon''ble High Court of judicature at Bombay, inter alia providing for
amalgamation of FCFS into the Company and hence, are not comparable
with that of 2009 -10.
* 2. The financial accounts of the current year are also not
comparable with the previous year as the investment advisory services
business and income and costs thereof have been realigned and the
current year''s performance is based on the income and costs related to
the retail and wholesale lending business of the Company only.
The Company is focused on wholesale and retail credit, which is
expected to drive growth for the Company going forward. The Company has
grown its outstanding Loan Book to Rs. 28,548 million from Rs. 14,951
million. The Retail Loan Book has grown from Rs. 2,910 million to Rs.
8,144 million. The Wholesale Book expanded from Rs. 12,041 million to Rs.
20,404 million. Both Retail and Wholesale Loan Book grew during the
year, but the proportion of the Loan Book tilted more towords Retail
this year.
The Net-worth of the Company increased from Rs. 6,909 million to Rs. 7,469
million as at 31st March 2011.
The Company has brought down its gross NPAs from Rs. 558 million to Rs. 71
million and net NPAs from Rs. 244 million to Rs. 18 million pursuant to
better asset quality / policies, which is now largely secured with
adequate collateral, significantly more conservative provisioning
norms and improved collections.
In the current year, the Company has made a standard asset provision of
Rs. 74 million pursuant to the guidelines issued by Reserve Bank of
India.
Consolidated Net Interest Income increased 63% from Rs. 786 million
during financial year ending 31st March, 2010, to Rs. 1,285 million
during the financial year ending 31st March, 2011. This was largely on
account of a larger Loan Book in comparison to the previous year.
Though the Profit Before Tax was up by 39%, the Profit After Tax was
down by 17% to Rs. 491 million from Rs. 593 million in previous year. This
was essentially due to a one time impact of non availing of the MAT
credit and deferred tax charge pursuant to the scheme of merger of FCFS
with your Company. Consequent to this, there is a provision for MAT of
Rs. 56 million and net deferred tax charge of Rs. 32 million in the current
year. Also, in the last year the Company had a brought forward loss of
Rs. 84 million which is not the case in the current year eventually
leading to higher tax liability.
DIVIDEND
Keeping in mind the overall performance and the outlook for your
Company, the Directors are pleased to recommend a dividend of Rs. 1.5/-
(Rupees One and Paise Fifty Only) per share i.e. 15 % on each Equity
Share of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten Only). The dividend would be paid to all
the shareholders, whose names appear on the Register of Members /
Beneficial Holders List on the Book Closure Date.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
As required under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement entered into with
the Stock Exchanges, the Management Discussion and Analysis of the fi
nancial condition and result of consolidated operations of the Company
for the year under review, is annexed and forms an integral part of the
Directors'' Report.
SHARE CAPITAL
During the year under review, the issued, subscribed and paid- up
capital of the Company increased from Rs. 63,52,79,840/- to Rs.
64,78,34,840/- as at the end of the financial year.
During the year under review, the Company issued and allotted 5,35,000
and 7,20,500 equity shares of Rs. 10/- each, on exercise of Stock Options
granted to employees under FCH Employee Stock Option Scheme - 2007 and
FCH Employee Stock Option Scheme - 2008, respectively. Consequently,
the issued, subscribed and paid- up capital increased by 12,55,500
equity shares of Rs. 10/- each.
Further, pursuant to the approval given by the Members of the Company
vide Special Resolution passed at the Extraordinary General Meeting
held on 27th August, 2010, the Company allotted 1,00,00,000 convertible
warrants, convertible into equal number of equity shares of the Company
of Rs. 10/- each, at the premium of Rs. 227/- each, aggregating to an Issue
Price of Rs. 237/- each.
Subsequent to the year under review, the Company issued and allotted
15,000 (Fifteen Thousand) Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each, on exercise of
Stock Options granted to an employee under FCH Employee Stock Option
Scheme – 2008 and consequently, the issued subscribed and paid-up
capital stands increased from Rs. 64,78,34,840/- to Rs. 64,79,84,840/-.
SUBSIDIARIES
During the year under review, under the Scheme of Arrangement (Scheme),
pursuant to the provisions of Section 391 to 394, 78 and 100 to 103 of
the Companies Act, 1956, sanctioned by Hon''ble High Court of Judicature
at Bombay, Future Capital Financial Services Limited (FCFS), a Wholly
Owned Subsidiary of the Company and a Systemically Important – Non
Deposit Taking - Non Banking Financial Company (SI-ND-NBFC) registered
with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), amalgamated with the Company and
dissolved without being wound-up.
The Company also incorporated a new company as its subsidiary viz.
Future Capital Home Finance Private Limited (FCHF) which may be used to
make a foray into housing finance business. The company will decide to
make necessary applications in the matter based on the strategy.
Upon receipt of the necessary approvals from the RBI and the Financial
Services Commission, Mauritius, the Company acquired Anchor Investment
& Trading Private Limited, a private limited company incorporated under
the laws of Mauritius, to make its foray into investment advisory
business for overseas clients through such subsidiary.
The Company sold its entire equity stake (representing 50% of the
paid-up capital) in Realterm FCH Logistics Advisors Private Limited
(presently known as Realterm Everstone Investment Advisors Private
Limited) pursuant to an arrangement with Everstone Investment Advisors
Private Limited (presently known as Everstone Capital Advisors Private
Limited), to realign the investment advisory activities with a view of
having a focused and dedicated approach to the investment advisory
business.
The Company had two Joint Ventures (JVs) with Centrum Capital Limited
viz. FCH CentrumDirect Limited (FCH CDL) and Future Capital Securities
Limited (formerly known as FCH Centrum Wealth Managers Limited) (FCSL).
During the year, the Company reviewed its strategy of being in the
Forex Business through a JV and exited from FCH CDL by selling all of
its holding in the JV. The Company, as a part of its strategy to focus
on fee based income from retail broking, acquired the entire equity
stake of its JV partner and accordingly, FCSL has become the wholly
owned subsidiary of the Company. With the acquisition of FCSL, the
Company has made its foray into the Stock Broking and Wealth Management
business.
With an objective of making a foray into the Commodities Broking in
addition to Stock Broking carried out by FCSL, necessary changes /
amendments were carried out by Axon Development Solutions Limited
including its name which now stands changed to Future Capital
Commodities Limited (FCCL). For a flexible corporate structure, the
Company transferred entire equity stake in FCCL to FCSL. FCCL is in the
process of making an application to all the leading commodity exchanges
for obtaining their membership to commence the business.
In terms of the approval granted by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs
(MCA) under Section 212(8) of the Companies Act, 1956 and the General
Circular No. 2/2011 & 3/2011 of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs,
dated 8th and 21st February, 2011, respectively, copies of the Balance
sheet, Profit and Loss Account, Report of the Board of Directors and
Auditors of the Subsidiaries of the Company have not been attached with
the Balance Sheet of the Company. These documents will be made
available upon request by any Member of the Company interested in
obtaining the same and these documents are also kept for inspection by
any Member at the Corporate Office of the Company and the
Subsidiaries. However, as directed by the MCA, the financial data of
the Subsidiaries has been furnished under ''Details of Subsidiaries'',
forming part of the Audited Accounts. Further, pursuant to Accounting
Standard (AS - 21) issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of
India, Consolidated Financial Statements presented by the Company in
this Annual Report includes financial information of its Subsidiaries.
SCHEME OF ARRANGEMENT
On 2nd November, 2010, the Directors of the Company and Future Capital
Financial Services Limited (FCFS) approved carrying out of a Scheme of
Arrangement (Scheme), under the provisions of Section 391 to 394, 78
and 100 to 103 of the Companies Act, 1956, interalia, providing for
Amalgamation of FCFS, a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of the Company and a
SI-ND-NBFC, registered with the RBI, with the Company.
Pursuant to the directions of Hon''ble High Court of Judicature at
Bombay, the Company convened and held the Meeting of the Shareholders
of the Company on 17th February, 2011. At the said Meeting the
requisite majority of the Shareholders approved the Scheme in
accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956.
Your Directors are pleased to inform that Hon''ble High Court of
Judicature at Bombay, vide its order dated 17th June, 2011, has
approved the Scheme and having fulfilled all the prescribed conditions
to make the Scheme effective, the Company and FCFS gave effect to the
Scheme and the Scheme was made effective on 29th June, 2011.
PUBLIC DEPOSITS
The Company being a Non Deposit Taking - NBFC has not accepted any
deposits from the public during the year under review and shall not
accept any deposits from the public without obtaining prior approval of
the RBI.
RBI GUIDELINES
The Company has complied with the Regulations of the Reserve Bank of
India as on 31st March, 2011, as are applicable to it as a SI-ND-NBFC.
CAPITAL ADEQUACY
The Company''s capital adequacy ratio was 23.47% as on 31st March, 2011,
which is significantly above the threshold limit of 15% as prescribed
by the Reserve Bank of India.
CREDIT RATING
On a consolidated basis, during the year under review, Credit Analysis
& Research Ltd. (CARE) retained the PR 1 (pronounced PR One Plus).
The grade of Rating is the highest Rating issued by CARE for short term
debt instruments and indicates strong capacity for timely payment of
short term debt obligations and further indicates that the borrowing
carries lowest credit risk. During the year under review the short term
borrowing programme of Rs. 6,000 million and the Rating thereof has been
further enhanced to Rs. 7,000 million.
CARE has also assigned the CARE A (pronounced Single A Plus)
Rating for the Secured Redeemable Non Convertible Debentures (NCDs) for
an aggregate amount of Rs. 6,000 million during the year. The grade of
Rating indicates that the NCDs carry low credit risk and offer adequate
safety for timely servicing of debt obligations. The NCDs are also
rated by Brickwork Ratings India Private Limited (Brickwork) and it has
assigned the BWR A (pronounced BWR A Plus) Rating to the same for
issue size upto Rs. 5,500 million. This grade of rating indicates that
the NCDs are considered to offer adequate credit quality in terms of
timely servicing of debt obligations and further indicates Stable
outlook.
Brickwork has assigned the BWR A (pronounced BWR A Plus) Rating to
the proposed Unsecured Subordinated Debt Issue of the Company for Rs.
2,000 million. This grade of rating indicates that the instruments are
considered to offer adequate credit quality in terms of timely
servicing of debt obligations and further indicates Stable outlook.
CARE has also assigned the CARE A (Single A Plus) Rating
(Rating) in respect of the long-term bank loan facilities of the
Company aggregating to Rs. 8,500 million, having tenure of more than one
year. Facilities with this rating are considered to offer adequate
safety for timely servicing of debt obligations and carry low credit
risk.
RESOURCES AND LIQUIDITY
On a consolidated basis, during the financial year 2010-11, the
Company raised Rs. 5,141 million, by issuance of NCDs through private
placement, Rs. 7,000 million by issuance of Commercial Papers and Rs. 8,750
million through Banks in the form of Term Loans, Cash Credit and
Overdraft Facilities.
The Company''s debt-equity ratio as on 31st March, 2011, stands at
3.46:1.
DIRECTORS
During the year under review, the Board of Directors (Board) on the
recommendation of the Compensation and Nomination Committee, at its
meeting held on 1st August, 2010, pursuant to the provisions of Section
260 of the Companies Act, 1956 and the Articles of Association of the
Company and other applicable provisions, appointed Mr. V. Vaidyanathan
as an Additional Director and designated him as the Vice Chairman &
Managing Director within the meaning of the Companies Act, 1956.
Subsequently, at the Extraordinary General Meeting held on 27th August,
2010, the shareholders of the Company approved appointment of Mr.
Vaidyanathan as the Vice Chairman & Managing Director and payment of
remuneration to him, subject to necessary regulatory approval(s).
Further, pursuant to the provisions of Section 260 of the Companies
Act, 1956, the Articles of Association of the Company and other
applicable provisions, in order to strengthen the Board, the Company
appointed Mr. N. C. Singhal, Mr. Anil Singhvi and Mr. Pradeep Mukerjee
as the Additional Directors with effect from 23rd September, 2010 and
pursuant to the Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock
Exchanges they are the Non-Executive Independent Directors.
Mr. Sameer Sain and Mr. Alok Oberoi resigned from the Board with effect
from 10th August, 2010 and 30th October, 2010, respectively.
Mr. Krishan Kant Rathi resigned from the office of the Manager within
the meaning of the Companies Act, 1956. However, he continues to be on
the Board as a Non-Executive Director.
In accordance with Sections 255 and 256 of the Companies Act, 1956,
read with the Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Kishore
Biyani, Chairman and Mr. Shailesh Haribhakti, Non- Executive
Independent Director, retire by rotation and being eligible offer
themselves for re-appointment at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Pursuant to Section 260 of the Companies Act, 1956, Mr. Vaidyanathan,
Mr. N. C. Singhal, Mr. Anil Singhvi and Mr. Pradeep Mukerjee hold offi
ce as Directors upto the date of the ensuing Annual General Meeting but
are eligible to be appointed as Directors. Approval of members for
their re-appointment is being sought at the ensuing Annual General
Meeting.
Brief resumes of Mr. Kishore Biyani, Mr. V. Vaidyanathan, Mr. Shailesh
Haribhakti, Mr. N. C. Singhal, Mr. Anil Singhvi and Mr. Pradeep
Mukerjee, nature of their expertise in specific functional areas and
names of companies in which they hold directorship and/or
membership/chairmanship of committees of the Board, as stipulated under
Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement entered into with the Stock
Exchanges, are annexed and form part of this Report (Annexure 1).
Based on the confirmations received, none of the Directors are
disqualified from appointment under Section 274(1)(g) of the Companies
Act, 1956.
DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act,
1956, with respect to Directors'' Responsibility Statement, it is hereby
confirmed:
i) that in the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial
year ended 31st March, 2011, the applicable accounting standards have
been followed along with proper explanation relating to material
departures, if any.
ii) that the Directors have selected such accounting policies and
applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are
reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state
of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the
profit of the Company for that period.
iii) that the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, for safeguarding the assets of
the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities.
iv) that the Directors have prepared the annual accounts for the fi
nancial year ending 31st March, 2011, on a going concern basis.
GROUP
Pursuant to an intimation from the Promoter(s) and in accordance with
Regulation 3(1)(e) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India
(Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers)
Regulations, 1997 (SEBI Regulations) identification of persons
constituting Group (within the meaning and as defined in the
Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act, 1969) for the purpose
of availing exemption from applicability of the provisions of the SEBI
Regulations is annexed and forms part of this Report (Annexure 2).
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Audited Consolidated Financial Statements are provided in this
Annual Report. These statements have been prepared on the basis of the
financial statements received from Subsidiaries, as approved by their
respective Board of Directors.
AUDITORS
M/s. S. R. Batliboi & Co., Chartered Accountants, retire at the ensuing
Annual General Meeting and have expressed their willingness to
continue, if so appointed. As required under the provisions of Section
224(1B) of the Companies Act, 1956, the Company has obtained a written
confirmation from the Auditors proposed to be re-appointed to the
effect that their re-appointment, if made, would be in conformity with
the limits specified in the said Section.
A proposal seeking their re-appointment is provided as a part of the
Notice of the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES, EMPLOYEES STOCK OPTION SCHEME AND EMPLOYEES
STOCK PURCHASE SCHEME
In terms of the provisions of Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act,
1956, read with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975,
as amended, the name and other particulars of certain employees are
required to be set out in the Annexure to the Directors'' Report.
However, as per the provisions of Section 219(1) (b)(iv) of the said
Act, the Directors'' Report excluding the aforesaid information is being
sent to all the Members of the Company and others entitled thereto.
Members who are interested in obtaining such particulars may write to
the Company.
The Members of the Company vide Special Resolutions passed through
Postal Ballot dated 16th March, 2011, approved the FCH Employees Stock
Option Scheme – 2011 ( FCH ESOS – 2011) for the Company, its Holding
and Subsidiary Companies. However, during the financial year 2010 - 11
the Company has not granted any Options under the FCH ESOS – 2011.
The disclosure(s) as required under the Securities and Exchange Board
of India (Employee Stock Option Scheme & Employee Stock Purchase
Scheme) Guidelines, 1999, are annexed and form part of this Report
(Annexure 3).
PARTICULARS OF ENERGY CONSERVATION, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, EXPENDITURE
ON RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, FOREIGN EXCHANGE INFLOW/OUTFLOW, ETC.
The requirements of disclosure with regard to Conservation of Energy in
terms of Section 217(1)(e) of the Companies Act, 1956, read with the
Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of Board of
Directors) Rules, 1988, are not applicable to the Company.
The Company''s activities do not require any technology to be absorbed
as mentioned in the aforesaid Rules. However the Company makes all
efforts towards conservation of energy, protection of environment and
ensuring safety.
The details of the earnings and outgo in Foreign Exchange during the
year under review are provided as Note No. C13 of the Schedule 16
(Notes to Accounts) of the Balance Sheet as at 31st March, 2011. The
Members are requested to refer to the said Note for details in this
regard.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Report on Corporate Governance as required under Clause 49 of the
Listing Agreement entered into with the Stock Exchanges, forms part of
the Annual Report.
A Certificate from the Auditors of the Company, M/s. S. R. Batliboi &
Co., Chartered Accountants, confirming compliance with the conditions
of Corporate Governance as stipulated under the aforesaid Clause 49,
also forms part of the Annual Report.
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Skilled and motivated employees are one of the corner stones of our
business. We focus on meeting the skill gap and providing skilled
manpower wherever required. We ensure a favorable work environment for
all our employees. Our recruitment and human resources management set
up enables us to attract and retain employees.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We are grateful to the Government of India, concerned regulatory
authorities including the Reserve Bank of India, the Securities and
Exchange Board of India, the Stock Exchanges, Insurance Regulatory and
Development Authority of India and other regulatory authorities for
their valuable guidance and support and wish to express our sincere
appreciation for their continued co-operation and assistance. We look
forward to their continued support in future.
We wish to thank our bankers, rating agencies, customers and all other
business associates for their support and trust reposed in us.
Your Directors express their deep sense of appreciation for all the
employees whose commitment, co-operation, active participation,
dedication and professionalism has made the organisation''s growth
possible.
The Directors thank you for your continued trust and support.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
Sd/-
Kishore Biyani
Chairman
Mumbai, 30th June, 2011
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