Dear Shareholders,
We are pleased to present the 46th Annual Report together with Profit
and Loss Account for the year ended 31st March, 2011 and Balance Sheet
as at that date including Schedules and Notes forming part thereof and
the Reports of Auditors'' thereon.
Tantia Constructions Limited (‘Tantia'') is a world-class Infrastructure
Development and Service provider Company, operating across the
Infrastructure lifecycle with strong positions in Infrastructure and
Construction Industry. As a pre-eminent Indian infrastructure Company,
established over four decades ago, Tantia has, over the years, strongly
anchored itself to India''s development effort.
Financial Results
The salient features of the Company''s Financial Results# for the year
ended on 31st March, 2011 on standalone and consolidated basis are as
follows;
(Rs. in ''000)
Performance for the year Consolidated* Standalone
ended 31st March 2011 2011 2010
Income from operations 6,741,499 6,791,499 5,611,729
Operating profit (before
interest, depreciation
and taxation) 852,095 852,130 715,887
Interest and financial
expenses 445,331 445,327 366,950
Profit before depreciation
and taxation 406,764 406,803 348,937
Depreciation 72,594 72,594 68,166
Profit before Taxation
(PBT) 330,003 334,209 280,771
Provision for taxation 71,661 71,642 98,085
Add:
Profit of Joint Venture
(Net of Tax) 9,892 9,892 2,837
Profit after Taxation(PAT) 268,234 272,459 185,523
Profit brought forward 559,076 559,113 420,996
Profit available for
appropriation 827,402 831,572 606,519
Appropriation
Transfer to General Reserve 30,000 30,000 18,500
Dividend on Cumulative
Pref. Shares 147 147 147
Proposed Dividend on
Equity Shares 40,933 40,933 24,560
Dividend Tax on Proposed
Dividend 6,664 6,664 4,199
Balance Carried Forward 749,658 753,828 559,113
# There has been change in the Accounting Policies in limited respects
as detailed in the Schedule 23 at point No. A.4 appended to the
Accounts and the impacts thereof on the profits of the Company are also
disclosed thereat.
* Since there were no Subsidiary(ies) during the previous financial
year ended on March 31, 2010, corresponding consolidated figures are
not available.
Operational Performance
Detailed discussion in relation to the Company''s operations is given in
the Management Discussion and Analysis Report under the heading
Financial Performance.
Subsidiary Companies
During the year under review, your Company has promoted 3 Subsidiary
Companies namely Tantia Sanjauliparkings Private Limited, Tantia
Infrastructure Private Limited and Tantia Raxaultollway Private Limited
of which first 2 are Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS).
In Compliance with General Circular No. 2/2011 dated 8th February,
2011, issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Government of
India, granting general exemption to Companies from complying with the
provisions of section 212 of the Companies Act, 1956 from attaching a
copy each of the Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Account, Directors''
Report, Auditors'' Report etc. of the Subsidiary Company(ies), the
important information of the Annual Accounts of the Subsidiary
Company(ies) is disclosed in other part of the Annual Report. However,
Annual Accounts of the Company''s Subsidiary Companies will be available
for inspection by member/investor with written request with the Company
Secretary at the Registered Office of the Company and that of concerned
Subsidiary(ies) and a hard copy of same would be provided to any
shareholders on request.
Consolidated Financial Statements
In accordance with Accounting Standard 21 read with General Circular
No. 2/2011 dated 8th February, 2011 of the Ministry of Corporate
Affairs (MCA), Government of India and Clause 32 of the Listing
Agreement with Stock Exchange(s), the Audited Financial Statements,
duly audited by the Statutory Auditors of the Company M/s. Konar
Mustaphi & Associates, Chartered Accountants, together with the
Auditors'' Report thereon is Annexed with these accounts and forms
integral part of the Annual Accounts. The Financial Statements of each
of the Subsidiary(ies) has been duly approved by the respective Board
of Directors of the Subsidiary(ies).
Dividend
The Board of Directors at their Meeting held on 20th May, 2011
recommended payment of dividend of Rs. 1.05 (i.e.10.50%) on the
cumulative redeemable preference shares of Rs. 10/- each, and a
dividend of Rs. 2.50 per Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each (i.e. 25% of
paid-up Equity Share Capital) for consideration and approval of the
Shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The distribution
tax on the both equity dividend and preference dividend is being borne
by the Company and appropriated accordingly.
Buy-back of Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCBs)
During the year under review, the Company has opted to Buy- back 5000
Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCBs) of US$ 5,000,000 from the
bondholder in compliance with the guidelines issued be the Reserve Bank
of India (RBI) from time to time. The Buy-back was completed at
mutually agreed available discount of 25% on the accredited value of
Bonds and the same was funded out of Funds from Internal Accruals of
the Company. Consequently, the Foreign Exchange Loan has reduced to
that extent from the Company''s balance sheet.
Preferential Allotment of Convertible Warrants
In compliance with the provisions of Section 81 (1A) of the Companies
Act, 1956 read with SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2009 and all other applicable Rules and Regulations, the
Board of Directors of the Company, during the year under review has
proposed to issue and allot 24,50,000 Convertible Warrants to the
Promoters/ Promoter Group Companies on Private Placement/ Preferential
Basis which was duly approved by the Shareholders'' through Postal
Ballot process, result of which was declared on March 9, 2011.
The Company has made applications for In-principle Approval for listing
of aforesaid securities to the Stock Exchange(s), where the Equity
Shares of the Company are listed, and the same is awaited.
Fixed Deposit
The Company has not accepted any deposits from the public during the
financial year ended March 31, 2011.
Client Relationship
The Company enjoys excellent business relationship with existing and
new clients which is resulting in repeat of orders, extension of
projects of a higher value on regular basis and is preferred above
other market players. The Company is making its presence felt in the
different parts of the Country in different Infrastructure Development
Projects. The Company''s customer base has spread across the country and
includes reputed domestic corporates as well.
Order Book position as on 31st March, 2011
The total order book position as on 31st March, 2011 was Rs. 28,771,000
thousands.
Future Outlook
The development of world level Infrastructure remains the key focal
area in the Union Budget 2011-12, with budgeted spending in
infrastructure projects is estimated at Rs. 2,14,000 Crore, an hike of
over 23% from Rs. 1,73,000 Crore during 2010-11, providing 48.5% of the
plan allocation.
In the light of the pivotal role that the Infrastructure Sector plays
in enabling future growth, we believe that the government will continue
to focus on infrastructure development in the country as is witnessed
in the recent past Budgets. Moreover, in the long run, with the economy
on a roll (India has annual average 8-9% growth in the last 4-5 years),
we expect the Infrastructure Sector to attract more funds not only from
the domestic market, but also from the international market.
Disclosures
i) Conservation of Energy
Form ''A'' appended to the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars with
Report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 is not applicable to the
Company as the industry to which your Company belongs to does not fall
thereunder. However, the Company''s core activity being in the area of
Civil Construction and not a power-intensive industry, the Company is
making every effort to conserve the use of power. Scarce natural
resources like diesel, petrol are consumed efficiently to ensure proper
energy utilization and conservation. The impact if any, of such
measures are not identifiable.
ii) Technology Absorption
The Company did not undertake any research and development activity
2010-11, which needed to be absorbed or adapted.
Directors
During the year under review, in order to broad-base the existing Board
and bring more experience, the Board of Directors of the Company at
their meeting held on 16th December, 2010 appointed Sri Uday Sankar Roy
as an Additional Director of the Company, who is retired Dy. Managing
Director of State Bank of India (SBI) and retired Managing Director &
CEO of SBI Life Insurance Co. Limited and Sri Murare Lal Agarwala was
also appointed as an Additional Director and thereafter appointed as a
Whole-time Director, whose terms and conditions of appointment was duly
approved by the shareholders through Postal Ballot Process, result of
which was declared on 9th March, 2011. Both the directors'' terms of
office expires at the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting
and being eligible, offer themselves for re-appointment.
Sri Uma Shankar Agarwal, Sri Parimal Kumar Chattaraj and Sri Shaleen
Khemani, the Non- Executive Independent Directors, retire by rotation
and being eligible, offer themselves for re-appointment.
As required under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock
Exchange(s), the particulars of Director seeking
appointment/re-appointment at the ensuing Annual General Meeting is
annexed to and forms part of the Notice.
Employee Relation
During the year under review, a cordial relation was maintained with
the employees. The Directors wish to place on record their sincere
appreciation in respect of the services rendered by all the employees
of the Company.
Particulars of Employees
In terms of provisions of Section 217 (2A) of the Companies Act, 1956,
read with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975 as
amended, the names and other particulars of the employees are set out
in the Annexure to the Directors'' Report. Having regard to the
provisions of Section 219(1) (b) (iv) of the said Act, the Annual
Report excluding the aforesaid information is being sent to all the
members of the Company and others entitled thereto. Any member
interested in obtaining such particulars may write to the Company
Secretary at the Registered Office of the Company at 25-27, Netaji
Subhas Road, Kolkata – 700 001.
Auditors
The Board, on recommendation of the Audit Committee, has proposed that
M/s. Konar Mustaphi & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Kolkata, who
retires at the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting, be
re-appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company, to hold office until
conclusion of next Annual General Meeting of the Company. M/s. Konar
Mustaphi & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Kolkata have signified
their willingness in writing and further informed that their
appointment, if made, will be within the limits prescribed under
Section 224 (1B) of the Companies Act, 1956.
Auditor''s Observation
The Reports of the Auditor including references made therein to the
Notes forming part of the Statement of Accounts are self explanatory
and do not call for any further explanation.
Corporate Governance
Corporate Governance refers to the way a Company is governed. It is the
technique by which Companies are directed and managed. It is the set of
system, processes, policies and laws affecting the way a Company is
directed, administered or controlled.
The fundamental objective of Corporate Governance is to enhance
shareholders'' value and protect the interests of other stakeholders by
improving the corporate performance and accountability in a transparent
manner.
Your Company reaffirms its commitment to Corporate Governance and it
adheres with the provisions of Corporate Governance as stipulated in
Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchange(s). A
separate section on Corporate Governance practices, Management
Discussion and Analysis and Shareholders Information are given as
annexure to this report.
The Auditors'' certificate confirming compliance with the provisions of
Corporate Governance as stipulated under the Clause 49 of the Listing
Agreement is annexed to the Annual Report.
Directors'' Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act,
1956, the Board of Directors hereby state that:
a) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended 31st
March, 2011, the applicable accounting standards read with requirements
set out under Schedule VI to the Companies Act, 1956, have been
followed and there are no material departures from the same;
b) we 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
as at 31st March, 2011, and of the profit or loss of the Company for
the year ended on that date;
c) we took proper and sufficient care to maintain adequate accounting
records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956,
for safeguarding the Company''s assets and for preventing and detecting
fraud and other irregularities; and
d) the accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2011 were prepared on a
going concern basis.
Acknowledgements
The Directors wish to place on record their sincere appreciation for
the valuable support received from the Company''s bankers, Central and
State Government authorities, Clients, consultants, suppliers, Stock
Exchange(s) and members of the Company and look forward to receive a
greater measure of the same in the coming years.
The Board of Directors also wish to place on record its deep
appreciation for the services of the devoted executives, staff members
and workers whose hard work, solidarity, cooperation and support
contributed to its efficient and successful management and in achieving
this years'' results.
For and on behalf of the Board
Registered office: I. P. Tantia
25-27, Netaji Subhas Road, Chairman &
Kolkata - 700 001 Managing Director
Date: 20th May, 2011
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