To the Members,
The Directors take pleasure in presenting their Twenty Third Annual
Report together with the Audited Accounts for the year ended June
30,2011 (fifteen months).
1. FINANCIAL RESULTS
Rs. crore
F.Y.2010-11 F.Y.2009-10
Particulars (15 months) (12 months)
Consolidated Standalone Consolidated Standalone
Total Income 3,974.90 3,100.83 2,239.26 1,553.43
Profit before
Depreciation,
Interest and
Financial
Charges (Net)
and Tax (PBDIT) 627.15 505.96 341.66 267.69
Profit before
Depreciation
and Tax (PBDT) 391.62 303.18 305.24 244.67
Less:
Depreciation 104.40 87.56 59.43 48.01
Profit before
Tax and extra-
ordinary items 287.22 215.62 245.81 196.66
Less: Provision
for Taxation 73.63 72.05 40.62 39.33
Profit after Tax
(PAT) before
Extra-ordinary
and Prior
Period items 213.59 143.57 205.19 157.33
Less: Prior
Period Items (1.44) (1.39) 0.89 1.03
Add/(Less):
Extra-ordinary
Item NIL NIL Nil Nil
Add: Minority
Interest (0.08) N.A. 0.08 N.A.
Add: Share
Profits in
Associates (13.82) N.A. (0.08) N.A.
Add: Reserve on
Consolidation (0.01) N.A. 0.07 N.A.
Add : Excess
Provision of
Equity Dividend
and Dividend
Distribution Tax
written back 1.07 1.07
Add: Balance
brought forward
from the
last year 563.04 248.39 463.07 196.21
Profit available
for
Appropriation 762.34 391.64 669.22 354.57
Appropriations:
Recommended
Equity dividend 9.73 9.73 29.93 29.93
Dividend
Distribution Tax 1.61 1.62 5.09 5.09
Amount
transferred to
- General Reserve NIL NIL 20.00 20.00
- Debenture
Redemption
Reserve 140.00 140.00 51.16 51.16
Balance Carried
Forward 611.00 240.29 563.04 248.39
Total of
Appropriation
and Balance C/F 762.34 391.64 669.22 354.57
In giving effect to the Accounting Standard 21 (AS 21) on Consolidated
Financial Statements, brought out by the Institute of Chartered
Accountants of India during the FY 2003-04, the Company has prepared
its accounts on a consolidated basis.
The Company has accounted investment in its associates under the
criteria set under AS-23 on Accounting for Investment in Associate in
Consolidated Financial Statement”, using Equity method and has
classified these Investments as long term.
The Company''s Share in Associate, Global Rural Netco Limited is
accounted for based on Un-audited financial results for the period
ended June 30, 2011. The Company has, as at June 30, 2011 investment in
GTL Infrastructure Limited (GIL) ofRs. 59,331.23 lakh and in Chennai
Network Infrastructure Limited (CNIL) Rs. 151,312.20 lakh, aggregating Rs.
210,643.43 lakh. This included investment made for acquisition of tower
assets from Aircel and its subsidiaries. CNIL has proposed a merger
with GIL. GIL and CNIL have filed requisite merger petitions with the
High Court of Judicature at Bombay and Madras respectively. The
proposed merger is effective from August 1, 2010 and will have impact
on the Company''s share in associates. In order to give appropriate
financial impact, the share in associate in the resulting merged entity
will be accounted post merger. This treatment being in preference to
the Accounting Standard has been reported by Auditors. The Share in
Associate, GIL is considered up to September 30, 2010.
GTL extended its FY 2010-11 for 15 months period ended on June 30,
2011. Hence, the financial results for FY 2009-10 and FY 2010-11 are
not comparable with each other.
2. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND BUSINESS OVERVIEW
The revenue for the financial period under review was Rs. 3,964.16 crore
as against Rs. 2,236.94 crore for the previous financial year registering
an annualised revenue growth of 42%.
Other financial highlights for the year are as follows:
On a consolidated basis (for fifteen months),
Revenue increased by 42% on annualised basis to Rs. 3,964.16 crore (US$
875.67 million)
Operating Profit increased by 47% on annualised basis to Rs. 627.15 crore
(US$ 138.54 million)
Profit after tax increased to Rs. 213.59 crore (US$ 47.18 million)
Order visibility as on June 30, 2011 stood at Rs. 3,150 crore (US$ 702.34
million)
The Board has recommended a dividend of Rs. 1/- per equity share, subject
to approval of Lenders
GTL provides Network service solutions to telecom operators, OEMs &
tower companies. It has also diversified into Power Management,
offering services like rolling out T&D network and Power Distribution
Franchise. Few of the major contracts entered into by GTL during the
year are given below:
» GTL has been awarded power distribution franchise contract by MSEDCL
for designated Aurangabad Urban Divisions I and II. The commercial
operation from Power Distribution Franchise has commenced from the
month of May 2011.
» GTL entered into a multi-year energy management contract with GIL &
Aircel to provide Energy Management solutions on GIL sites. The Service
offering will include energy management on existing 32,633 towers and
incremental towers rolled out by GIL in the future.
Business Overview
During the year, GTL increased its operations in power management
segment in India.
The Indian telecom sector is going through tough times in the backdrop
of controversies surrounding issue of new 2G licenses, uncertainty on
the new telecom policy and rise in interest rates. This has led to
negative investor outlook towards the sector making it difficult for
the companies to raise any capital either from capital markets or from
Indian banking sector.
As fallout of these events, the operators are expected to incur minimum
capex for network rollout leading to substantial fall in fresh tower
build out in the coming years. This is likely to have a significant
negative impact on GTL''s revenue from Network Services segment in this
financial year.
In anticipation of a slowdown in telecom sector, the management of the
Company, with a view to diversify its revenue streams has entered into
the power management segment.
GTL''s knowhow of implementation and maintenance of large telecom
networks can be easily extended to power sector that currently
represents huge opportunity in Power Generation, Transmission and
Distribution. Last year, GTL executed orders worth Rs. 200 crore for
MSEDCL (Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited).
At the end of FY 2010-11, its order book visibility for these services
is in the range of Rs. 600 crore. During the year, GTL also won the Power
Distribution franchise contract for urban division I & II of
Aurangabad.
This contract is for a period of 15 years and is expected to generate a
revenue of Rs. 900 crore in first year. Profitability from this business
segment will be linked to its ability to bring down the Aggregate
Technical & Commercial Losses (AT&C) in the city. GTL expects to
participate in similar such contracts in near future as Government and
State Electricity Boards accelerate their effort to privatize the power
distribution, in their bid to improve the T & D losses and modernize
the distribution networks.
In telecom sector, GTL continues to be confident on the growth
opportunities presented by data services in India. An increase in
uptake of data services by telecom subscriber will lead to renewed
demand for network expansion by 3G operators. The BWA players are
expected to start their services in the Calendar Year 2012. As has been
witnessed in developed telecom markets of Europe, US and Asia- pacific
countries, an increase in data traffic over wireless network can result
in fresh demand for GTL''s Network Service offerings.
Investment in GTL Infrastructure Limited (GIL)
GTL is the promoter of GIL and has invested Rs. 133 crore as initial
capital in FY 2005-06. Subsequently, GTL has subscribed to the rights
issue of GIL in 2007 increasing its investment to Rs. 266 crore. Post its
creeping acquisitions from 2007 onwards, GTL''s investment in GIL is Rs.
593.31 crore as on June 30, 2011. In FY 2010-11, GTL had also invested
Rs. 1,068.12 crore in CNIL. Thus, its investments in tower business
increased to Rs. 1,661.43 crore Additionally, GTL has given Rs. 445 crore
as share application money to CNIL. The same may be converted into
shares of GIL, subject to approval of shareholders and lenders. Thus,
GTL''s total investments in tower business at cost will be Rs. 2,106.43
crore.
3. RECENT DEVELOPMENTS AT MACRO AND MICRO ECONOMIC LEVEL AND PRICE
FALL IN THE COMPANY''S EQUITY SHARES
The Indian economy is witnessing turbulent times for past over a year
on socio, economic and business front though there is a stable
government at the centre. For past more than a year the country is
facing problem of inflation which is hovering between 6 - 9 % despite
the various measures initiated by Government machinery inter-alia
Reserve Bank of India has increased REPO rates for 11 times in the last
16 months to combat inflation at the cost of growth.
Despite corrective remedies taken by the Government on arresting
spiraling inflationary trend is a matter of concern and has adversely
affected the lending rate which was around 9% p.a. has gone to the
level of 13 - 14% p.a. Also the soaring prices of crude oil in
international market which has had negative effect in our economy has
seen steep rise in fuel prices in last one year. Consumption of energy
in the network and related input costs has also gone up as a result of
the change and in the next fiscal this will result in cost escalation.
The telecom industry in particular is passing through a rough phase due
to various issues such as 2G scam, deferring rollover and / or CAPEX
plans by telecom operators and OEMs, stiff competition in retaining and
attracting customers thereby lowering prices by telecom operators etc.
This has adversely affected the business plans and income stream of
players in telecom field inter-alia the Company. Some of the concerns
faced by the telecom sector are:
1. Telecom operators deposited more than Rs. 1,00,000 crore as spectrum
money for 3G networks and BWA related networks. However, there has not
been corresponding income related thereto;
2. The 2G scam and its impact on telecom rollout has been negative.
Operators have deferred capex, new equity is not coming into telecom
sector and FDI for telecom/tower space has been virtually non-existant
last one year; and
3. Several International Investors e.g. Etisalat, Telenor, Vodafone,
Maxis Aircel have been engaged in various investigations and related
issues resulting in lack of confidence in the telecom sector by
International strategic investors.
In order to remain ahead in the competitive telecom market, the
Company''s associate namely GTL Infrastructure Limited (GIL) through its
Special Purpose Vehicle - Chennai Network Infrastructure Limited (CNIL)
had implemented ambitious business plan by acquiring about 17,500
telecom towers from Aircel and its subsidiaries for an enterprise value
of about Rs. 8,026 crore. This deal was completed in July 2010. Further,
the Company was also benefitted by entering into Energy Management
Services (EMS) Contract with Aircel and its subsidiaries thereby
getting assured business of Rs. 500 crore in the first year scaling up to
Rs. 1,000 crore in the fifth year.
For supporting GIL''s expansion plan, the Company being promoter of GIL,
in addition to financing the Company''s business in EMS and Power
sector, the Company had resorted to making new borrowings to the tune
of Rs. 3,000 crore. The increase in interest rates has added burden on
it. The steep increase in cost of borrowing coupled with slow down of
telecom business has dual edged effect on the Company.
On the backdrop of the above and with vicarious intentions, some
unknown business rivals and/or bear operators hammered the stock of the
Company along with GIL by about 22% on Friday, June 17, 2011. The
market price of the equity shares of the Company which was about Rs.
410/- was brought down to about Rs. 338/- in the closing 30 minutes of
trading session on June 17, 2011. The same was further hammered in the
opening trading session on Monday, June 20, 2011 by about 62% to the
level of Rs. 128/- and the current market price, as on the date of this
report, is about Rs. 51/-. The unscrupulous elements in the stock market
spread various rumors which were timely denied and appropriate
communication was sent to BSE and NSE in response to their letters.
Further, the Company has also requested market watchdog - Securities &
Exchange Board of India for making necessary investigations for sharp
fall in the Company''s share price.
In view of the fall in share price of the Company, the promoters were
required to top up pledge shares and also were required to give pledge
to some of the existing lenders. Resultantly, prior to the artificial
panic situation created as stated above, the promoters pledged shares
which were 12.85% of the outstanding capital of the Company, has gone
up to the extent of 52% of the outstanding capital or almost entire
promoter shareholding has been pledged with the lenders (in accordance
with covenant that required additional automatic cover).
Pledge of GIL shares
The Company''s shareholding in GIL, an associate of the Company, as at
April 1, 2010, was 31.30% of the Equity share capital of GIL. Between
April 2010 and June 2010, by way of creeping acquisitions in the open
market, the Company''s shareholding in GIL increased to 36.22% of the
equity share capital of GIL.
Chennai Network Infrastructure Limited (CNIL), a Special Purpose
Vehicle set-up by GIL for acquiring 17,500 telecom towers of Aircel and
its subsidiaries, availed a Term Loan of Rs. 250 crore from IFCI Limited
(IFCI). For securing the said loan, the Company had entered into a Non
Disposal and Escrow Agreement (NDU) on July 12, 2010 with IFCI for
122,000,000 equity shares held by the Company in GIL. Subsequently the
Company was required to top up escrow account with IFCI with additional
151,729,000 equity shares held by it in GIL taking the total to
273,729,000 equity shares. On July 13, 2011, IFCI by invoking security,
created a pledge on the shares kept in escrow account.
On July 18, 2011 and July 19, 2011, IFCI sold 100,000 shares each,
thereby appropriating about Rs. 30 lakh. On July 20, 2011 IFCI advised
the Company about invocation of pledge on 176,368,219 equity shares of
GIL at the closing price of Rs. 14.25 per share on NSE, thereby
appropriating the proceeds amounting to about Rs. 251 crore and has
issued a No Dues Certificate to CNIL on July 22, 2011. As a result of
the above invocation/sale of shares by IFCI, the Company''s holding in
GIL stands reduced to 17.78% from 36.22%.
The Company (pledgor) has contested this appropriation by IFCI in Delhi
High Court and accordingly beneficial ownership of IFCI is under
dispute. The Company continues to account its above referred investment
in shares of GIL at acquisition cost.
Pledge of Promoter & Promoter Group shareholding in the Company
As on April 01, 2010 Promoter and Promoter Group were holding 48.02% of
the equity share capital of the Company. Between April 2010 and June
2010, by way of creeping acquisitions in the open market, Promoter and
Promoter groups'' holding increased to 52.83% of the equity share
capital of the Company. On account of further issue of shares pursuant
to ESOP conversions, the Promoter and Promoter group shareholding was
diluted to 52.72% as on January 14, 2011. On further acquisitions
during June 2011, the promoter and promoter group shareholding
increased to 52.77%.
On January 28, 2011, the Promoter and Promoter group pledged 12.85%
comprising 12,500,000 equity shares of the Company with Syndicate Bank.
On June 23, 2011, the Promoter and Promoter Group pledged additional
9.77% comprising 9,500,000 equity shares, thereby taking the pledged
quantity to a total of 22,000,000 equity shares being 22.62% of the
equity share capital of the Company.
On December 22, 2010, the Company was sanctioned a long term loan of Rs.
500 crore by ICICI Bank Limited (ICICI). For securing the said loan,
the Promoter and Promoter Group had furnished Non Disposal Undertaking
(with POA) to ICICI on December 24, 2010 for 28,500,000 equity shares
of the Company and on July 4, 2011 ICICI created pledge on the said
shares, thus taking the aggregate of pledged shares to 50,500,000
representing 51.92% of the total outstanding equity capital of the
Company.
On July 26, 2011, ICICI invoked the pledge on 28,500,000 equity shares
by transferring it to their account resulting into a reduction of
Promoter and Promoter Group holdings to 23.47% from 52.77%.
Corporate Debt Restructuring
Considering the panic created thereby destabilizing the confidence of
all stake holders, the Company on its own convened meeting of its
lenders on June 24, 2011 in Mumbai to update them current events. The
Company has proactively appointed SBI Capital Markets Limited (SBI
Caps) & IDBI Capital Market Services Ltd. (IDBI Caps) to review and
assess the present and future working of:
The Sector
Company, its Financials and its Obligations
To suggest / advise any appropriate steps / remedies required to
protect Lender''s Interest.
SBI Caps / IDBI Caps has been requested to appraise and prepare a
report within 30 days and on receipt of the flash report from SBI Caps
/ IDBI Caps, the Company referred a proposal for restructuring of its
debt under Corporate Debt Restructuring (CDR) mechanism.
The Company communicated these developments to BSE and NSE for
information of general public.
As on June 30, 2011, GTL has a debt of Rs. 5,965 crore. Primarily the
debt has been used for investment in GIL and capital expenditure for
energy management business and to meet its working capital
requirements. The Company has so far invested Rs. 2,106 crore in tower
business. This investment was strategic investment as GIL was likely to
create a revenue opportunity of Rs. 8,500 crore over a period of next
five years. However, the slowdown in telecom sector had negatively
impacted GIL''s growth plans, and as a result it is also currently going
through a Corporate Debt Restructuring (CDR) exercise. This had the
following impact on GTL:
Its future revenue potential from GIL has reduced from Rs. 8,500 crore to
about Rs. 3,500 crore. As a result of the slowdown in the business of
GIL, there may be a revenue opportunity loss of Rs. 800-1,000 crore and
corresponding EBIDTA loss ofRs. 120-140 crore in FY 2011-12.
Its receivables of more than Rs. 300 crore from GIL will have extended
realization.
Additionally, the slowdown in the telecom sector and deteriorating
business scenario has had the following impact:
The increase in interest rate has put severe pressure on cash flow,
because of increase in interest costs. GTL also faced difficulty in
raising cheaper sources of funding;
The sudden slowdown in telecom sector has resulted in increase in
inventory;
The weakness in the global markets and the Indian telecom sector has
prevented GTL from monetising its investments in GIL and use the
proceeds of the same to reduce its debt.
All these factors have impacted its ability to service and repay debt
to lenders. As a result, the Company was compelled to go in for
restructuring of its debts through CDR process and has filed requisite
application for CDR. The CDR exercise should help the Company tide over
the liquidity issues.
4. DIVIDEND:
The Directors recommend a dividend ofRs. 1/- per share (10%) on the paid
up Equity Share Capital of the Company for the Financial Year ended
June 30, 2011, subject to approval of the Lenders.
5. SHARE CAPITAL, NON-CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES AND EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION
PLANS (ESOPs)
i. Equity:
The movement of Equity Capital due to allotment of shares consequent
upon conversion of ESOPs is as under:
Particulars No. of Equity Shares
Equity Capital as on March 31, 2010 96,724,465
Add: Allotment of Equity Shares on account 543,368
of Conversion of ESOPs
Equity Capital as on June 30, 2011 97,267,833
ii. Preference:
During the year under review, the Company has not issued, allotted or
redeemed any preference shares.
iii. Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs)
ESOP was introduced and implemented in FY 1998-99 to enable the
employees of the Company to participate in the future growth and
success of the Company. As on June 30, 2011 a total of 157 employees
hold 2,482,362 stock options, allotted under various schemes. As
required by Clause 12 of the SEBI (Employee Stock Option Scheme and
Employee Stock Purchase Scheme) Guidelines, 1999, the particulars of
ESOPs are furnished in Annexure ‘B'' to this Report.
No. of outstanding ESOPs as on March 31, 2010 3,038,980
Add: Grants issued during the year NIL
Less: No. of Options Exercised during the year 543,368
Less: Forfeited during the year 13,250
Total no. of outstanding ESOPs as on June 30, 2011 2,482,362
Assuming full conversion of options into equity shares to the eligible
employees of the Company and its subsidiaries, the fully diluted equity
capital of the Company would be as under:
Particulars No. of Equity Shares
Equity Capital on June 30, 2011 97,267,833
Add : Full ESOP Conversion 2,482,362
Fully Diluted Equity Capital 99,750,195
6. CAPITAL MARKET DEVELOPMENTS:
Trading Group and Futures & Options (F&O) Segment
The Company''s equity shares are listed with the BSE Limited (BSE) under
the category ‘Group B''. The Company''s equity shares are listed with
National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) under the category ‘CNX
Midcap 200''. Effective December 29, 2006, the Company''s equity shares
were introduced in the ‘Futures & Options Segment (F&O)'' and w.e.f.
July 22, 2011, the same were taken out of F&O.
The Rated Redeemable Unsecured Rupee Non-Convertible Debentures
privately placed by the Company are listed with BSE under the Debt
Segment.
Average daily traded volumes
The average daily traded volume in the Company''s shares on BSE and NSE
was 381,928 and 822,754 shares respectively, in the year ended June 30,
2011 (15 months period) as against 70,005 and 152,289 shares
respectively in the previous financial year consisting of 12 months.
7. FIXED DEPOSITS
There are no unclaimed deposits lying with the Company and during the
year under review, the Company has not accepted any fresh fixed
deposits from Public or from its Shareholders.
8. SUBSIDIARIES
a. In terms of the general approval granted under Section 212(8) of
the Companies Act, 1956 by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs,
Government of India vide its Circular No. 2/2011 dated February 8,2011,
copies of the Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Account and other documents
of the subsidiary companies have not been attached with the Balance
Sheet of the Company. Financial Information of the subsidiary
companies, as required by the said general approval has been furnished
separately in the Consolidated Balance Sheet in the Annual Report. The
Company will make available the Annual Accounts of the subsidiary
companies and related detailed information to the Company''s and the
subsidiary companies shareholders, seeking such information at any
point of time. The Annual Accounts of the subsidiary companies will
also be kept open for inspection by any shareholder at the
Registered/Head Office of the Company and that of the respective
subsidiary companies.
Further, pursuant to Accounting Standard 21 (AS 21) on Consolidated
Financial Statements issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants
of India, Consolidated Financial Statements presented by the Company
include financial information about its subsidiaries. The Company''s
revenue from its overseas subsidiaries for the year ended June 30,
2011, on a consolidated basis was Rs. 893.82 crore (US$ 197.44 million.)
b. GTL has given guarantees to its subsidiaries and affiliates in its
normal course of business in India and abroad. The guarantees are
given:
for performance of its Subsidiaries, Associates and affiliates for
business obligations;
to enable its Subsidiaries & Associate companies to avail financial
assistance.
9. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company is complying with Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with
the Stock Exchanges. A separate Corporate Governance Report on
compliance on Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock
Exchanges, as reviewed and certified by M/s. Godbole Bhave & Co.,
Chartered Accountants and M/s. Yeolekar & Associates, Chartered
Accountants the Joint Auditors of the Company is given elsewhere in
this Annual Report.
10. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS STATEMENT
Management Discussion and Analysis on the Company''s performance,
industry trends and other material changes with respect to the Company
and its subsidiaries, wherever applicable is attached to this Report.
11. HUMAN RESOURCES
The Human Resource function at GTL, which successfully made its
transition from being a support function into a strategic business
partner, has further established its stronghold within the organisation
as an anchor steering people resources and aligning their business
activities to achieve business goals.
To adequately develop the talent pool of GTL and cater to the
requirements of the Company as it moves ahead with its business
strategy and to ensure employee development for optimal performance and
growth is the objective of the Talent management System.
Over the last two decades, Global group of companies have expanded
their operations and businesses at an exponential rate. The group has
simplified its business model and is very focused on each of its
distinct businesses.
Our HR strategy aims at attracting, retaining and developing talent in
the organisation and continuously providing a sense of fulfilment to
each employee.
Our associate base grew from 7,066 as on March 31, 2010 to 9,612 as on
June 30, 2011.
For full details refer to the Human Resources write up in the MD&A
Report.
12. AWARDS
In the Financial Year 2010-11 GTL received many prestigious awards, a
brief of which is stated below:
1 Engineering Silver Partner” Award from Huawei Technologies Co Ltd,
at their Global Engineering Partner''s Convention (GEPC 2011) held in
Feb 2011
2 International Asia Pacific Quality Organization awarded the World
Class Award”, the highest award, in the Large Services category for the
Best Performing Organization in the World” At an award ceremony held
in Kathmandu, Nepal.
3 Greentech Environment Excellence Award 2010 in the Gold category in
the telecom sector for the initiatives taken in reducing the carbon
footprint
4. GTL''s Operations in Middle East, Africa, Canada have received awards
from Huawei, China''s leading telecommunications equipment company, at
their supplier conference awards
5 GTL MNS team in UK has received award for enabling Ericsson in
delivering successfully managed services & systems integration
consolidation project.
13. RISKS
A separate section on risks and their management is provided as a part
of this Annual Report. It is important for shareholders and investors
to be aware of the risks that are inherent in the Company''s businesses.
The major risks faced by your Company have been outlined in this
section to allow shareholders and prospective investors to take an
independent view. We strongly urge Shareowners/ Investors to read and
analyze these risks before investing in the Company.
14. SOCIAL COMMITMENTS
The Company continued, during the year under review, to contribute
towards social causes as described in the MD&A Report under the caption
‘Corporate Social Responsibility''.
15. DIRECTORS
Mr. Sadanand D. Patil and Mr. Vinod Sethi, Directors retire by rotation
at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and both the Directors being
eligible offer themselves for re-appointment. Also the Company has
incorporated appropriate resolution for appointing Mr. Manoj G.
Tirodkar as the Chairman & Managing Director of the Company as detailed
in the notice convening ensuing Annual General Meeting and Explanatory
Statement annexed thereto.
The Board of Directors in its meeting held on July 27, 2010 appointed
Mr. Balasubramanian Nagarajan as an Additional Director and Mr.
Sukanta Kumar Roy as an Additional Director and Whole-time Director &
Chief Operating Officer respectively w.e.f. July 27, 2010. They hold
office up to the date of the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The
Company having received notice under Section 257 of the Companies Act,
1956, proposes appointment of Mr. Roy as a Director, liable to retire
by rotation. Also, the Board has placed an appropriate resolution for
appointment of Mr. Roy as Whole-time Director & Chief Operating Officer
for consideration of the members. Since Mr. Balasubramanian Nagarajan
expressed wish not to get appointed as a Director on attaining an age
of 65 years, the Company has not incorporated resolution for his
appointment. Resultantly, he would cease to be a Director of the
Company from the date of ensuing Annual General Meeting.
The background of the Directors proposed for appointment/ reappointment
is given under the Corporate Governance section of the Annual Report.
16. PROMOTER GROUP
The Company is a part of Global Group of Companies which is promoted by
Mr. Manoj. G. Tirodkar. The promoter group holding in the Company
currently is 23.47% of the Company''s Equity Capital. The members may
note that the Promotor Group, inter-alia comprises of the following
persons / entities: (1) Mr. Manoj. G. Tirodkar and his relatives as
defined under the Companies Act, 1956 (2) Global Holding Corporation
Pvt. Ltd.
17. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION & FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
a. Conservation of Energy:
As the Company is engaged in Network Services and has no activity
pertaining to manufacturing, furnishing of details on conservation of
energy is not applicable. However, the Company is working towards
incorporating energy management solutions while it carries out the
deployment and maintenance of the cell sites. The Company has carried
out energy audits to optimize energy consumption in its office
premises. The Company continues to invest in research and development
towards green energy for towers.
b. Technology Absorption:
The particulars as prescribed under sub-section (1)(e) of Section 217
of the Companies Act, 1956, read with the Companies (Disclosure of
Particulars in the Report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988, in
respect of technology absorption are set out in the Annexure ‘A to this
Report.
c. Foreign Exchange Earnings & Outgo:
During the year under review the Company earned foreign exchange of Rs.
41.63 crore out of which the Company earned a dividend of Rs. 10.00 crore
from all its overseas subsidiaries the details of which are appearing
in the Note No. 16 of the Notes to the Accounts. The particulars
regarding foreign exchange expenditure of Rs. 29.04 crore during the year
are appearing in Note No. 17 of the Notes to the Accounts.
18. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
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, names and other particulars of the employees are required
to be set out in an annexure to this Report. However, in terms of the
Section 219(1)(b)(iv) of the Companies Act, 1956, the Report and
Accounts are being sent to the shareholders excluding the aforesaid
Annexure. Any shareholder interested in obtaining a copy of the same
may write to the Company Secretary at the Registered Office. None of
the employees listed in the said annexure are related to any Director
of the Company.
19. DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In terms of the provisions of Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act,
1956, we, the Directors of GTL Limited, in respect of the year ended
June 30, 2011, state that:
i. In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting
standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to
material departures;
ii. 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. 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. The Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis.
20. AUDITORS
M/s Godbole Bhave & Co., Chartered Accountants, Mumbai and M/s Yeolekar
& Associates, Chartered Accountants, Mumbai, were appointed as Joint
Auditors at the Twenty Second Annual General Meeting to hold office
from conclusion of the said meeting till the conclusion of the next
Annual General Meeting. The Company has received the necessary
certificate from the Joint Auditors respectively pursuant to Section
224 (1B) of the Companies Act, 1956 regarding their eligibility for
re-appointment. Accordingly, approval of members to the appointment of
M/s. Godbole Bhave & Co., Chartered Accountants, Mumbai and M/s
Yeolekar & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Mumbai, as Joint Auditors
of the Company is being sought at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
21. SPECIAL BUSINESS
As regards the items of the Notice of the Annual General Meeting
relating to Special Business, the Resolutions incorporated in the
Notice and the Explanatory Statement relating thereto, fully indicate
the reasons for seeking the approval of members to those proposals.
Members'' attention is drawn to these items and Explanatory Statement
annexed to the Notice.
22. GENERAL
Notes forming part of the Accounts are self-explanatory.
23. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors wish to place on record their appreciation and
acknowledge with gratitude the support and co-operation extended by the
clients, vendors, bankers, financial institutions, investors, media and
both the Central and State Governments and their Agencies and look
forward to their continued support. Your Directors also thank the
employees at all levels, who through their dedication, co-operation and
support, have enabled the Company to achieve sustained growth.
On behalf of the Board of Directors,
Mumbai Manoj G. Tirodkar
August 18, 2011 Chairman & Managing Director
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