Dear Members,
The Directors are pleased to present the Twenty Third Annual Report
and the audited accounts for the financial year ended March 31, 2011:
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The financial performance of the Company, for the year ended March 31,
2011 is summarized below:
PARTICULARS 2010-11 2009-10
RS. CRORE
Total Revenue 4480.20 7541.60
Profit Before Interest, Depreciation &Tax
(PBIDT) 477.35 809.17
Less: Interest 310.11 263.80
Gross Profit 167.24 545.37
Less: Depreciation 156.52 132.68
Profit Before Tax (PBT) 10.72 412.69
Less: Provision for Taxation including
Deferred Tax Charge (1.66) 45.29
Profit After Taxation (PAT) 12.38 367.40
Add: Profit Brought Forward 910.81 648.47
Transfer from Foreign Project Utilised Reserve - 0.75
Surplus Available for appropriation 923.19 1016.62
Appropriation
Dividend on Equity Shares 4.98 4.99
Corporate Tax on Dividend 0.81 0.82
Amount transferred to General Reserve - 40.00
Amount transferred to Debenture
Redemption Reserve - 60.00
Profit carried to Balance Sheet 917.40 910.81
CAPITAL STRUCTURE
During the year under review, the share capital of your Company was
changed/ altered by further allotment of 9,450 equity shares of Rs. 2/-
each to employees under ESOP 2005 and ESOP 2006 of the Company.
DIVIDEND
Your Directors have recommended a dividend of Re. 0.15 per equity share
for the financial year ended March 31, 2011 amounting to Rs.5.79 crore
(inclusive of tax of Rs.0.81 crore)
OPERATIONS REVIEW
During the year, your Company''s operations were under pressure as a
result of inflationery pressures on account of steep hike of
commodities and oil prices, being critical inputs to the operations.
The inflationery pressures forced Central Banks to adopt tight monetary
policies, resulting into higher interest rates. The infrastructure
sector was badly hit as a result thereof.
Total Revenues of your Company decreased from Rs. 7541.60 crore in FY
2009-10 to Rs. 4480.20 crore in FY 2010-11. Profit before interest,
depreciation and tax (PBIDT) decreased by 41% from Rs. 809.17 crore in
FY 2009-10 to Rs. 477.34 crore in FY 2010-11
During the year, the unsecured loans of your Company have decreased
from Rs. 472 crore to Rs. 336 crore. The secured loans have decreased
during the year from Rs. 3031 crore to Rs. 2972 crore. During the year,
the Company issued 10.50% Secured Redeemable Non Convertible Debentures
aggregating to Rs. 300 crore
Profit Before Tax (PBT) of the Company decreased from Rs. 412.69 crore
in FY 2009-10 to Rs. 10.72 crore in FY 2010-11 and Profit After Tax
(PAT) decreased from Rs. 367.40 crore in FY 2009-10 to Rs.12.38 crore
in FY 2010-11
BUSINESS REVIEW
A detailed business review is being given in the Management Discussion
and Analysis section of the Annual Report.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES AND
JOINT VENTURES
During the year, 14 new subsidiaries/ step down subsidiaries were
added; these are Punj Lloyd Engineering Pte LTD, PLI Ventures Advisory
Services Private Limited (formerly Vasuda Investment Advisory Services
Private Limited), Punj Lloyd Solar Power Limited, Khagaria Purnea
Highway Project Limited, Dayim Punj Lloyd Construction Contracting
Company Limited, Punj Lloyd SDN BHD, Indtech Trading FZ LLC, Punj Lloyd
Infrastructure PTE LTD (formerly Fullally PTE LTD), PLI Ventures
Limited, Punj Llyod Kenya LTD, Sembawang Mining (kekal) PTE LTD,
Sembawang International Limited, Sembawang (Tianjin) Investment
Management Co. Ltd and PT Sembawang Indonesia Four step down
subsidiaries viz. Spectra ISP Networks Private Limited, Construction
Technology Pte Ltd, Sembawang (Hebei) Building Material Co. Ltd and
Technodyne International Ltd. ceased to be subsidiaries of the Company
In accordance with the General Circular issued by the Ministry of
Corporate Affairs, Government of India, the Balance Sheet, Profit and
Loss Account and other documents of the subsidiary companies are not
being attached with the Balance Sheet of the Company. The Company will
make available the Annual Accounts of the subsidiary companies and the
related detailed information to any member of the Company who is
interested in obtaining the same. The Annual Accounts of the subsidiary
companies are available for inspection at the Registered Office of the
Company and that of respective subsidiary companies between 11.00 am to
1.00 pm on all working days. The Consolidated Financial Statements
presented by the Company include financial results of its subsidiary
companies.
A statement in respect of each of the subsidiaries, giving the details
of capital, reserves, total assets and liabilities, details of
investment, turnover, profit before taxation, provision for taxation,
profit after taxation and proposed dividend is attached to this report.
HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT (HSE)
During the year 2010-11, the Company''s focus was on improving execution
by strengthening the existing processes through frequent audits,
reports and meetings on HSE related matters. A regular HSE audit
mechanism is mplemented along with quality management systems. Safe
work environment is established and being sustained through a united
effort by all. Environmental management is promoted by managing our
operations in a responsible way
The Company''s objective is to protect people''s health, ensure zero
injuries and avoid or minimise any environmental impact that can occur
due to the operations. A detailed note on HSE practices and initiatives
is included in Management Discussion and Analysis.
DIRECTORS
Mr. Luv Chhabra and Mr. Niten Malhan retire by rotation, and being
eligible, offer themselves for reappointment at the ensuing Annual
General Meeting. Necessary resolutions for reappointment have been
included in the notice convening Annual General Meeting.
During the year, Mr. Scott R Bayman ceased to be a director of the
Company with effect from July 2, 2010. Ms. Ekaterina A Sharashidze was
appointed as an Additional Director of the Company with effect from
December 28, 2010 In accordance with the provisions of Section 260 of
the Companies Act, 1956. Ms. Ekaterina A Sharashidze would hold office
till the date of the Annual General Meeting of the Company scheduled to
be held on August 12, 2011. The Company has received requisite notice
in writing from a member proposing her candidature for the office of
Director liable to retire by rotation.
Mr. Luv Chhabra was appointed as a Whole- time Director of the Company
for a period of five years with effect from July 1, 2006 and his term
of office ends on June 30, 2011. In view of the contribution made by
Mr. Luv Chhabra in the overall progress of the Company, it is proposed
to re-appoint Mr. Luv Chhabra as Whole-time Director for a period of
five years with effect from July 1, 2011
Brief resumes of the Directors being appointed/ re-appointed, as
required under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, are provided in the
explanatory statement to the Notice convening ensuing Annual General
Meeting.
DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act,
1956 it is hereby confirmed:
- That in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable
accounting standards have been followed
- That the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgments and estimates that were reasonable
and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs
of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit or
loss of the Company for the period under review.
- 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; and
- That the Directors have prepared the annual accounts of the Company
on a ''going concern'' basis
EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION SCHEME
The details as required to be provided in terms of the Securities and
Exchange Board of India (Employee Stock Option Scheme and Employee
Stock Purchase Scheme) Guidelines, 1999 as amended from time to time
with regard to the Employee Stock Option Plan 2005 and Employee Stock
Option Plan 2006 of the Company as on March 31, 2011 are given below.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Report on Corporate Governance as stipulated under Clause 49 of the
Listing Agreements executed with the Stock Exchanges is attached and
forms part of the Annual Report.
The requisite Certificate from the Auditors of the Company confirming
compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated
under the aforesaid Clause 49 is attached to this report.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Management Discussion and Analysis report for the year under review, as
stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock
Exchanges is presented in a separate section forming part of the Annual
Report.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT
In accordance with the Accounting Standard (AS-21), Consolidated
Financial Statements are attached and form part of the Annual Report
and Accounts.
AUDITORS'' AND AUDITORS'' REPORT
M/s S. R. Batliboi & Co, Chartered Accountants, Statutory Auditors of
the Company, hold office until the conclusion of the ensuing Annual
General Meeting and are eligible for reappointment.
The Company has received letter from the statutory auditors to the
effect that their reappointment, if made, would be within the
prescribed limits under Section 224 (1 B) of the Companies Act, 1956
and that they are not disqualified for reappointment within the meaning
of Section 226 of the said Act.
The observations of the Auditors have been fully explained in Notes 12
and 13 in Annexure 1 to the Abridged Financial Statements and also
Notes 29 and 30 in Schedule M to the complete set of Financial
Statements
I INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM
The Company''s internal control system is commensurate to the size and
nature of its business and it:
- Ensures timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with
applicable accounting standards;
- Ensures optimum utilization, efficient monitoring, timely maintenance
and safety of assets;
- Compliance with applicable laws, regulations, listing agreements and
management policies;
- Effective management information system and review of other systems
The Company has an Oracle based ERP System across business units and
all processes like Procurement, Inventory Management, Vendor Payments,
Accounts Receivables, Fixed Assets and Financial Accounting are on this
platform ERP ensures greater uniformity, swift exchange of information
and alignment of business units in different geographies
During the year Legal Tracker was mplemented through intranet to
capture status and cost of legal cases, process of e-payment and
e-bidding were also implemented for increased automation and control.
For test checks on the Internal Controls, the Internal Audit Division
conducts audits across the Company throughout the year, reports the
observations to the Audit Committee and tracks the compliance status of
the audit observations Data Analysis through Computer Assisted Auditing
Techniques (CAAT) is an integral part of Internal Audit. Project
reviews covering various aspects of project are carried out by the
Internal Audit team as part of internal control on a regular basis
FIXED DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted any fixed deposits from public,
shareholders or employees during the year
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, 1957,
as amended, the names and other particulars of employees are set out in
the annexure to the Directors'' Report. However, as per the provisions
of Section 219 (1) (b) (iv) of the Companies Act, 1956 the Annual
Report excluding the aforesaid information is being sent to all the
members of the Company. Any member interested in obtaining such
particulars may write to the Company Secretary at the Registered Office
of the Company.
CONSUMPTION OF ENERGY AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The details as required under the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars
in Report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 are given as an annexure
to the Directors'' Report. However, as per the provisions of Section 219
(1) (b) (iv) of the Companies Act, 1956 the Annual Report excluding the
aforesaid information is being sent to all the members of the Company.
Any member interested in obtaining such particulars may write to the
Company Secretary at the Registered Office of the Company.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors take this opportunity to thank the customers,
shareholders, business associates, banks, financial institutions,
various statutory authorities and Central & State Governments for their
consistent support and encouragement to the Company. Your Directors
also place on record their sincere appreciation for the dedication and
committed services rendered by the employees at all levels
For and on Behalf of the Board
Atul Punj
Chairman
Place : Gurgaon
Date : May 30, 2011
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