The Directors present their Twelfth report together with the audited
accounts of your Company for the year ended 31st March, 2011.
Financial Highlights
(Rs. in lakh)
2011 2010
Operating Income 47,656 32,065
Other Income 3,029 2,899
Total Income 50,685 34,964
Profit Before Depreciation, Interest and Taxation 15,303 10,981
Less : Depreciation 250 231
Profit Before Interest and Taxation 15,053 10,750
Less : Interest & Finance charges 116 -
Profit Before Taxation 14,937 10,750
Less : Provision for Taxation
Current Tax 4,728 2,991
Deferred Tax (including MAT Credit) (96) (179)
Profit After Tax 10,305 7,938
Add : Balance of Profit for earlier years 14,866 9,516
Amount available for appropriation 25,171 17,454
Interim Dividend on Preference Shares
(including tax on distributed profits) 119 -
Proposed Dividend on Preference Shares
(including tax on distributed profits) - 123
Proposed Dividend on Equity Shares
(including tax on distributed profits) 2,374 1,671
Add : Excess Tax of previous year on Dividend
written back (6) -
Less : Transfer to General Reserve 1,030 794
Balance carried forward 21,654 14,866
Dividend
Your Directors have recommended a dividend of Rs. 5 per equity share
(50 per cent) of the face value Rs.10 of the Company for the year
2010-11.
The equity dividend (including tax on distributed profits) amounts to
Rs. 2,374 lakh (previous year Rs. 1,671 lakh), and shall be paid out of
profits for the current year.
An interim dividend on 10,00,000 - 10.50 per cent Non-Cumulative
Redeemable Preference shares of Rs. 100 each was declared on 18th
March, 2011. Your Directors have recommended that the interim dividend
paid on Preference shares be treated as final dividend.
Operations
The global economy gathered strength during the year, with significant
improvements in output, trade and capital flows and business and
consumer sentiment. World output grew at 5 per cent during 2010, after
contracting by 0.5 per cent during 2009. The Indian economy, too, grew
at an impressive rate. According to the latest estimates released by
the Central Statistical Organisation (CSO), Indias GDP grew at 8.5 per
cent in 2010-11, up from 8 per cent during the previous year. All
sectors contributed to this performance. Industry and services grew at
9.4 per cent and 7.9 per cent respectively during 2010-11. The
performance of
the construction sector, which is the second largest segment of
industry after manufacturing, also improved during the year — recording
a growth of 8.1 per cent during 2010-11 as compared to 7 per cent
during 2009-10.
Driven by this strong economic performance, demand for both residential
units and industrial land increased during 2010-11. In the residential
segment, most markets witnessed significant growth in demand and
firming-up of prices. Although muted in comparison, the demand from
businesses for building capacities and expanding operations, which had
started gathering momentum towards the end of the previous year, also
increased at a satisfactory pace during 2010-11. Your Company has
benefited from the strategy of focusing on these two key segments of
operations.
In the residential segment, the focus will be on offering new products
in the premium and mid-market segments, which will be complemented by
enhancing the Companys presence by moving to new towns and cities.
During the year under review, the residential segment continued to
drive the Companys performance. The Company completed two of its
projects: ‘Mahindra Chloris in Faridabad in the National Capital
Region (NCR) and Phase III of ‘Mahindra Royale in Pimpri, Pune. The
handing over process of these projects has been initiated Your Company
successfully launched new phases of ‘Mahindra Eminente in Mumbai and
‘Mahindra Aura in NCR. In addition, the
Company also launched a new project at Mahindra World City, New
Chennai, viz.; ‘Iris Court through its subsidiary company, Mahindra
Integrated Township Limited.
In the integrated development space, your Company will strive to
maintain its pioneer and innovator status with new concepts and
flexible formats. Both operational projects of your Company witnessed
significant increase in activity during this period. Mahindra World
City, Jaipur and Chennai, have both concluded many lease agreements
with customers during this period. Besides, many customers have
started development and construction work in their leased land.
Mahindra World City (Jaipur) Limited (MWCJL), a subsidiary of your
Company received formal approval for two more Special Economic Zones
(SEZs), namely Gems and Jewellery and IT/ ITeS during the year. MWCJL
also received environmental clearance for three SEZs, namely IT/ITeS,
Light Engineering and Handicrafts. In the future, MWCJL has plans to
expand the coverage of the project to include other segments such as
Apparel and Logistics. Employment at Mahindra World City, Jaipur,
touched 2,800 with a total investment of more than Rs. 890 crore by the
Company and its customers. Three of the 39 customers at Mahindra World
City, Jaipur are operational and other 11 customers have commenced
construction.
At Mahindra World City, Chennai, employment by operational customers
increased from 18,000 to 23,000 people. Exports also increased
significantly during the year to Rs.3,500 crore from Rs.2,300 crore in
the previous year. Buoyed by interest from prospective customers, the
Company is looking to expand the project by another 100 acres, for
which almost all of the land is already in place and certain approvals
are awaited. The expansion will be in the Domestic Tariff Area, with
focus on manufacturing companies catering to the Indian market. There
has been strong interest from leading multi-national companies to
take-up this additional space. Mahindra World City Developers Limited
(MWCDL), a subsidiary of your Company has already signed MoUs with
multi-national companies from Japan, US and Ireland in the auto
ancillary sector for around 50 per cent of the proposed expansion area.
Apart from the current two World Cities, the Company is in various
stages of planning and land acquisition for other large format projects
in Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra. During the year, your Company also
entered into two MoUs with the Government of Gujarat at the ‘Vibrant
Gujarat Summit, marking its foray into the State. The first MoU is for
the development of a 3,000 acres integrated business city, along the
lines of the existing Mahindra World City format, at Dholera Special
Investment Region, located in the proposed Delhi Mumbai Industrial
Corridor. The second MoU is for the development of an industrial park
of around 500 acres close to Ahmedabad.
Today, your Company is one of the few companies in the real estate
development industry in India with the experience of successfully
serving consumers as well as businesses through its two segments of
operations. With a buoyant residential market and an improved
investment climate in the integrated development space, the Company
reported excellent results for 2010-11.
Total income of your Company as a standalone entity was Rs.50,685 lakh
in 2010-11 as compared to Rs. 34,964 lakh in 2009-10. Profit before tax
(PBT) was Rs.14,937 lakh in 2010-11 as compared to Rs. 10,750 lakh in
2009-10, whereas profit after tax (PAT) was Rs.10,305 lakh as compared
to Rs. 7,938 lakh in 2009-10.
The consolidated total income of your Company increased from Rs. 43,995
lakh in 2009-10 to Rs.62,702 lakh in 2010-11. The consolidated PBT grew
by 45 per cent from Rs. 11,888 lakh in 2009-10 to Rs.17,205 lakh in
2010-11, whereas consolidated PAT after minority interest increased to
Rs.10,817 lakh from Rs. 7,849 lakh during 2009-10. During the year, the
Company also received a dividend income of Rs.489 lakh from its
subsidiary Mahindra World City Developers Limited and Rs.188 lakh from
Mahindra World City (Jaipur) Limited.
Demand from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd.
(MSEDCL)
During 2008-09, MSEDCL had raised an assessment bill for Rs.2164 lakh
on the Company pertaining to a commercial complex at Pune. The Company
has filed an appeal before Adjudicating Officer at Mumbai for quashing
the said demand.
Demand from Income Tax Department
In respect of certain business incomes re-classified by the Income Tax
Department as income from house property and other disallowances, the
Company has succeeded at the Appellate Tribunal for some assessment
years and is pursuing the matter further with the Appellate authorities
for other years. The liability net of Deferred Tax Asset/Liability
would be Rs. 743.34 lakh (previous year Rs.891.19 lakh) in the event
that the demand from the Income Tax Department is held valid.
Awards and Recognition
Your Company received several awards and recognitions during 2010 -11.
Some of the prestigious awards are:
- Selected as Indias Top 10 Builders in August, 2010 in Construction
World Architect and Builder Awards 2010.
- Vervian and Veronica wings of project Eminente at Mumbai was
awarded The Economic Times ACETECH 2010 Real Estate Award, in the
category ‘Excellence in Mid Segment (Exterior Architectural Design).
- Refresh, the Mahindra Lifespaces newsletter won Gold Award from
the Association of Business Communicators of India (ABCI) in the
‘Newsletter Design. The Company is recipient of award in this category
for the 5th time in a row. The brochure for Companys project
‘Aqualily also won the ‘Silver Award for its design.
- Realty Plus, a leading monthly real estate magazine, adjudged
Mahindra World City, New Chennai, as the winner of the ‘Best Integrated
Township of the Year award in February, 2011.
Capital
The paid up equity capital of the Company comprises 4,08,35,150 equity
shares of Rs.10 each aggregating Rs. 40,83,51,500. During the year
consequent upon exercise of Stock Options
26,000 equity shares were issued and allotted by the Company which
increased the paid up equity capital from Rs. 40,80,91,500 to Rs.
40,83,51,500.
On 22nd March, 2011, the Company, in accordance with the terms of the
issue, redeemed Preference Share Capital comprising of 10,00,000 –
10.50 per cent Non-Cumulative Redeemable Preference shares of Rs.100
each aggregating Rs. 10,00,00,000.
The allotment of 45,351 equity shares of the Company has been kept in
abeyance in accordance with Section 206A of the Companies Act, 1956,
till such time the title of the bonafide owner of the shares is
certified by the concerned Stock Exchange or The Special Court (Trial
of offenses relating to transactions in Securities).
Employee Stock Options Scheme
In accordance with the Employee Stock Option Scheme (ESOS – 2006), the
Remuneration Committee has on 25th April, 2008, approved grant of
6,78,359 Stock Options at an exercise price of Rs.428 per share. As of
31st March, 2011, 26,000 Stock Options were exercised. Details required
to be provided under the Securities and Exchange Board of India
(Employee Stock Options Scheme and Employee Stock Purchase Scheme)
Guidelines, 1999 are provided as Annexure 1 to this Report.
Holding Company
The promoters of the Company i.e. Mahindra & Mahindra Limited (M&M)
hold 2,08,46,126 equity shares which represents 51.05 per cent of the
paid-up equity capital of the Company. Your Company continues to be a
subsidiary company of M&M.
Subsidiary Companies
The developments during the year in key subsidiary companies are
provided below:
Mahindra World City Developers Limited (MWCDL) successfully implemented
Indias first integrated business city & corporate Indias first SEZ
near Chennai. The three sector-specific SEZs cater to the industry
sectors viz. IT (services and manufacturing), Apparel & Fashion
Accessories, and Auto Ancillaries and the Domestic Tariff Area caters
to a wide range of manufacturing segments. The total development
currently stands at 1,550 acres. MWCDL is also engaged in planning and
land procurement for the second Mahindra World City in Tamil Nadu over
1,000 acres.
Mahindra Integrated Township Limited (MITL) is engaged as a
co-developer in developing the residential township area at Mahindra
World City with ‘Iris Court being its first project spread over 18
acres. MITL has a balance of 146 acres to be developed in phases for
offering products in different formats and price bands.
Mahindra Residential Developers Limited (MRDL), which is a subsidiary
of Mahindra Integrated Township Limited (MITL) is jointly with a
private equity real estate fund, ARCH Capital Asian Partners, L.P. -
managed by ARCH Capital Management Company Limited, developing a gated
residential community in approximately 55 acres within Mahindra World
City, New Chennai
under the name, Aqualily. ARCH Capital is an affiliate of Ayala Land,
one of the most trusted real estate brands in Philippines.
Mahindra Bebanco Developers Limited (MBDL) is a 70:30 joint venture
between the Company and B. E. Billimoria & Co. Limited, one of the
leading construction companies in India. This Company will develop a
residential complex across ~25 acres at Multi-modal International Hub
Airport at Nagpur (MIHAN). MBDL has finalised the master plan and unit
plans which are being submitted to Maharashtra Airport Development
Company (MADC) for approvals.
Mahindra World City (Jaipur) Limited (MWCJL) is developing an
integrated business city near Jaipur spread over approximately 3,000
acres of land of which approximately 2,500 acres will be a
multi-product SEZ and 500 acres will be a Domestic Tariff Area. At
present MWCJL is in possession of 2,636 acres of land, and the
procurement of the balance area is in process. Currently, MWCJL has
received notifications for three SEZs, namely IT/ITeS, Light
Engineering (including Automotive and Auto Components) and Handicrafts
and formal approval for two more SEZs, namely Gems and Jewellery (25
acres) and IT/ITeS (86 acres). MWCJL has received Environmental
Clearance in respect of three SEZs, namely IT/ITeS, Light Engineering
and Handicraft comprising around 892 acres of land area and
Environmental Clearance for the balance area is under process.
Mahindra World City (Maharashtra) Limited (MWCML) was set up to
undertake development of a multi-product SEZ at Karla, near Pune in
collaboration with Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation
(MIDC). MIDC has regretted its inability to acquire the land required
for setting up the project and has suggested that MWCML examine the
possibility of a joint venture project with MIDC elsewhere in
Maharashtra.
The statement pursuant to Section 212 of the Companies Act, 1956,
containing details of the Companys subsidiaries, viz. Mahindra World
City Developers Limited, Mahindra Integrated Township Limited, Mahindra
Residential Developers Limited, Mahindra World City (Jaipur) Limited,
Mahindra World City (Maharashtra) Limited, Knowledge Township Limited,
Industrial Township (Maharashtra) Limited, Mahindra Bebanco Developers
Limited, Raigad Industrial & Business Park Limited, Mahindra
Infrastructure Developers Limited, Anthurium Developers Limited and
Watsonia Developers Limited is attached. The consolidated financial
statements of the Company prepared in accordance with Accounting
Standard 21 prescribed by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of
India, form part of the Annual Report and Accounts. The summary of
financial performance of the subsidiaries has been separately furnished
forming part of the Annual Report.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Government of India (GOI), vide
its General Circular No. 2/2011 dated 8th February, 2011 has granted a
general exemption from the requirement of attaching the Balance Sheet
and Profit & Loss Account, Schedules to Accounts and Notes forming part
of the Accounts, Report of the Board of Directors, Report of the
Auditors etc., of subsidiary companies with the Annual Accounts of the
Company under Section 212(8) of the Companies Act, 1956 subject to
compliance of conditions mentioned therein.
In terms of the aforesaid general exemption granted by MCA, the Board
of Directors of the Company has given its consent for not attaching the
Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss Account, Schedules to Accounts and
Notes forming part of the Accounts, Report of the Board of Directors,
Report of the Auditors etc., of its aforesaid twelve subsidiaries with
the Annual Accounts of the Company, in relation to the financial year
ending on 31st March, 2011.
The Company Secretary will make these documents available upon receipt
of a request from any member of the Company interested in obtaining the
same. These documents will also be available for inspection at the
Registered Office of your Company and the Registered Offices of the
respective subsidiary companies during working hours up to the date of
the Annual General Meeting.
Management Discussion and Analysis Report
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report, which gives a detailed
account of operations of your Company forms a part of this Annual
Report.
Corporate Governance
A report on Corporate Governance along with a certificate from the
Statutory Auditors of the Company regarding the compliance of
conditions of corporate governance as stipulated under Clause 49 of the
Listing Agreement is annexed to this Report.
Sustainable Development and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
As a part of the Mahindra Group, your Company is committed to the
principles of sustainable development and consistently carries out
initiatives in the area of corporate social responsibility to benefit
the communities that it interacts with during the course of its
business. A detailed account of these initiatives has been presented in
the Management Discussion and Analysis chapter of the Annual Report.
Directors
Mr. Arun Nanda, Mr. Shailesh Haribhakti and Dr. Prakash Hebalkar retire
by rotation and being eligible offer themselves for re-appointment.
Directors Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, the Directors,
based on the representations received from the operating management and
after due enquiry, confirm that:
i) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting
standards have been followed;
ii) they have, in the selection of the accounting policies, consulted
the Statutory Auditors and these have been applied consistently and
reasonable and prudent judgments and estimates have been made 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;
iii) 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;
iv) the annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.
Auditors
M/s. B. K. Khare & Co., Chartered Accountants, Mumbai, retire as
auditors at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting. The members will be
required to appoint auditors for the current year and fix their
remuneration.
As required under the provisions of Section 224(1B) of the Companies
Act, 1956, the Company has received a written certificate from M/s. B.
K. Khare & Co., Chartered Accountants, Mumbai, proposing to be
re-appointed as Statutory Auditors, to the effect that their
re-appointment, if made, would be in conformity with the limits
specified in the said Section.
Deposits, Loans and Advances
Your Company has not accepted any deposits from the public or its
employees during the year under review. The details of loans and
advances, which are required to be disclosed in the annual accounts of
the Company pursuant to Clause 32 of the Listing Agreement with the
Company, are furnished separately.
Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange
Earnings and Outgo
The particulars relating to the energy conservation, technology
absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo, as required under
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 given in the Annexure 2 to this report.
Particulars of Employees as required under Section 217(2A) of the
Companies Act, 1956 and Rules made thereunder
The Company had 1 (one) employee who was in receipt of remuneration of
not less than Rs. 60,00,000 during the year ended 31st March, 2011 or
not less than Rs. 5,00,000 per month during any part of the said year.
However, as per the provisions of Section 219 (1) (b) (iv) of the
Companies Act, 1956, the Directors Report and Accounts which are being
sent to the shareholders need not include this Annexure. Any
shareholder interested in obtaining a copy of the Annexure may write to
the Company Secretary at the Registered Office of the Company.
Acknowledgment
The Directors would like to thank all shareholders, customers, bankers,
contractors, suppliers, associates and auditors of your Company for the
support received from them during the year. The Directors would also
like to place on record their appreciation of the dedicated efforts put
in by the employees of the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board
Arun Nanda
Chairman
Mumbai, 23rd April, 2011
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