BOARD'S REPORT & MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS To, THE MEMBERS OF SAYAJI HOTELS LIMITED The Directors take pleasure in presenting the 32nd Annual Report together with the Standalone and Consolidated audited financial statements for the year ended March, 31 2015. The Management Discussion and Analysis has also been incorporated into this report. 1. HIGHLIGHTS OF PERFORMANCE During the year under review, on a standalone basis, there is an increase of 10% in the revenue of the Company (increased to Rs 13671.72 Lacs from Rs.12417.08 Lacs in the previous year) and 8.66% in the operating profit (increased to Rs. 2801.07 Lacs from Rs.2577.72 Lacs in the previous year). The loss before exceptional item increased due to heavy amount of depreciation on account of adoption of schedule II of the Companies Act, 2013 for calculation of Depreciation. 3. DIVIDEND Looking to the losses suffered in the current year, your directors are unable to recommend the dividend to the equity shareholders for financial year 2014-15. 4. SHARE CAPITAL The paid up Equity Share Capital as on 31st March, 2015 was Rs.2668.46 Lacs. During the year Company has allotted 9,16,662 10% cumulative redeemable preference shares of Rs.100/- each to the directors/promoters/promoter’s relative. of the Company at premium of Rs. 50/- per shares .The Company has not issued shares with differential voting rights neither granted stock options nor sweat equity FINANCE Cash and cash equivalent as at 31st March, 2015 was Rs. 95.09 Lacs. The Company continues to focus on judicious management of its working capital, receivables, inventories and other working capital parameters were kept under strict check through continuous monitoring. 5.1 DEPOSITS The Company has not accepted deposit from the public falling within the ambit of Section 73 of the companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 and there were no remaining unclaimed or unpaid deposits as on 31st March, 2015. The Company has filed Form DPT-4 for the amount which was considered as deposits upon commencement of the aforesaid provisions as on 1st April, 2014 and has repaid theentire amount before the end of the financial year 2015 and has complied with the provisions of the Act and Rules made there under. 5.2 PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS The Company has provided following loans and guarantees and made following investments pursuant to Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013: 5.3 Amount proposed to transfer to the reserves During the year under review your directors do not propose to transfer any amount to the general reserves. 6. REVIEW OF BUSINESS ACTIVITIES - EXPANSION / UPGRADATION PLANS SAYAJI HOTELS LTD. > Indore During the year under review Company has renewed various mini banquet halls of the hotel. Renovation plan of three floors and some large banquet halls are also in pipe line for the current financial year > Bhopal During the year Company has successfully launched its Bhopal Unit. Unit got tremendous response from the city and did business of Rs. 7.23 Crores in just 4.5 months' time. Company is expecting to achieve new milestones during current financial year. > Amber Garden Company is coming with grand convention/banquet hall in the city of Indore having capacity of approx 2000 people. The construction work of the hall is in full swing and is expected to be done by October, 2015. BARBEQUE-NATION RESTAURANTS Barbeque-Nation Hospitality Ltd. is operating 43 restaurants across the country and planning to start 10 more restaurants within the current financial year. MALWA HOSPITALITY PVT. LTD. During the previous financial year Company has successfully launched its 181 keys hotel project under the brand "Effotel" in the Indore city under its subsidiary Malwa Hospitality Pvt Ltd. Effotel received more than expected response from the City. Effotel started its business from the month of July, 2014 and achieved occupancy of 49%. Looking to the above said warm response, Management of the Company is planning to open more "Effotel" in tier 2 and small cities. 7. HOTEL INDUSTRY OUTLOOK AND BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT During 2015, the industry's contribution to global GDP is forecasted to grow by 3.7% and employment by 2.6%. This demonstrates the sector's enduring ability to generate economic growth and create jobs at a faster rate than the global economy, which is due to grow by 2.9% in 2015. By the end of 2015, the Travel & Tourism sector will contribute US$7,860 billion, 10% of global GDP, once all direct, indirect and induced impacts are taken into account. The sector will account for 284 million jobs, 9.5% of total employment, or one in eleven of all jobs on the planet. This is forecasted that the United States and China will retain their rankings as the two biggest Travel & Tourism economies in the world, but Germany has overtaken Japan to rank as the third largest Travel & Tourism economy. Russia is the only G20 country expected to register a decline in Travel & Tourism growth in 2015, due to the continuing sanctions being imposed and the devaluation of the rouble (Russian currency).. South Asia is expected to experience the highest growth in 2015 at 6.9%, whilst Europe and Latin America are the regions with the lowest forecast growth of 2.4%. Long-term forecasts for Travel & Tourism shows continued annual growth at 3.8% over the next ten years to $11.4 trillion. By 2025, the global Travel & Tourism sector is expected to contribute 357 million jobs, some 73 million more jobs than this year.[Source: WTTC] Looking to the above said forecast and outlook for travel and tourism industry, the expected future of hotel industry in India is also promising. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS GENERAL ECONOMIC CONDITIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES Market Size The number of Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) in India has grown steadily in the last three years reaching around 7.46 million during January-December 2014. Foreign exchange earnings (FEEs) from tourism in terms of US dollar grew by 7.1 per cent during January-December 2014 as compared to 5.9 per cent over the corresponding period of 2013. FTAs during the Month of December 2014 were Rs 120,083 Crore (US$ 19.02 billion) as compared to FTAs of Rs 107,671 Crore (US$ 17.05 million) during January-December 2013 over the corresponding period of 2012. There has been a growth of 6.8 per cent in December 2014 over December 2013. Foreign Exchange Earnings (FEEs) during the month of December 2014 were Rs 12,875 Crore (US$ 2.03 billion) as compared to Rs 11,994 Crore (US$1.9 billion) in December 2013 and Rs 10,549 Crore (US$1.67 billion) in December 2012.The growth rate in FEEs in rupee terms in December 2014 over December 2013 was 7.3 per cent. FEEs from tourism in rupee terms during January-December 2014 were Rs 120,083 (US$ 1,902.53) with a growth of 11.5 per cent over the corresponding period of 2013. The Tourist Visa on Arrival (TVoA) scheme enabled by Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA), launched by the Government of India on November 27, 2014 for 43 countries has led to a growth of 1,214.9 percent recently. For example, during the month of January 2015, a total of 25,023 tourist arrived by availing TVoA as compared to 1,903 TVoA during the month of January 2014. • Hospitality, a major segment of tourism, has grown by 10-15 per cent on the back of better consumer sentiment with the change of Government. As demand is going up occupancies are improving. Investments The tourism and hospitality sector is among the top 15 sectors in India to attract the highest foreign direct investment (FDI). During the period April 2000-February 2015, this sector attracted around US$ 7,862.08 million of FDI, according to the data released by Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP). With the rise in the number of global tourists and realizing India's potential, many companies have invested in the tourism and hospitality sector. Some of the recent investments in this sector are as follows: • US-based Vantage Hospitality Group has signed a franchise agreement with India-based Miraya Hotel Management to establish its mid-market brands in the country. • Thai firm Onyx Hospitality and Kingsbridge India hotel asset management firm have set up a joint venture (JV) to open seven hotels in the country by 2018 for which the JV will raise US$ 100 million. • ITC is planning to invest about Rs 9,000 Crore (US$ 1.42 billion) in the next three to four years to expand its hotel portfolio to 150 hotels. ITC will launch five other hotels - in Mahabalipuram, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad and Colombo - by 2018. • Goldman Sachs, New-York based multinational investment banking fund, has invested Rs 255 Crore (US$ 40.37 million) in Vatika Hotels. Government Initiatives The Indian government has realized the country's potential in the tourism industry and has taken several steps to make India a global tourism hub. Some of the major initiatives taken by the Government of India to give a boost to the tourism and hospitality sector of India are as follows: • The Government of India has set aside Rs 500 Crore (US$ 79.17 million) for the first phase of the National Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY). The 12 cities in the first phase are Varanasi, Amritsar, Ajmer, Mathura, Gaya, Kanchipuram, Vellankani, Badami, Amaravati, Warangal, Puri and Dwarka. • Under 'Project Mausam' the Government of India has proposed to establish cross cultural linkages and to revive historic maritime cultural and economic ties with 39 Indian Ocean countries. • Prime Minister has approved to enter into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between India and Oman for strengthening cooperation in the field of tourism. • Announcement by Minister of Finance, to extend Visa on Arrival Facility (VOA) to 150 countries in stages from the current 43, is a big step to promote tourism. The revenue from tourism sector can be utilized for the development of the country and can boost the economy of country. Road Ahead India's travel and tourism industry has huge growth potential. The medical tourism market in India is projected to hit US$ 3.9 billion mark this year having grown at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27 per cent over the last three years, according to a joint report by FICCI and KPMG. Also, inflow of medical tourists is expected to cross 320 million by 2015 compared with 85 million in 2012. The tourism industry is also looking forward to the E-visa scheme which is expected to double the tourist inflow to India. Enforcing the electronic travel authorization (ETA) before the next tourism season, which starts in November, will result in a clear jump of at least 15 per cent, and this is only the start. ICRA Ltd rating agency expects the revenue growth of Indian hotel industry strengthening to 9-11% in 2015-16. India is projected to be number one for growth globally in the wellness tourism sector in the next five years, clocking over 20% gains annually through 2017, according to a study conducted by SRI International.[Source: Indian Brand Equity Foundation] 9. RISK AND CONCERN Hotels form one of the most important support services that affect the arrival of tourist to a country. The strengths of the industry includes that India is one big package of culture and legend that never fails to captivate the imagination of the visitor. It provides vast natural and cultural diversity, the manpower costs in the Indian hotel industry is reasonable in the world. The peak season in the country is from September to March. Over the long term, the hotel industry has growth potential. When it comes to diverse topography, India is one of the best destinations. Tourists also have second thoughts about visiting India because of the political turbulence and negative publicity about the country. Growth in hotel supply in recent times has outstripped demand in a number of Indian cities. Escalating land prices, increasing energy costs, depleting water levels and a scarcity of trained manpower are challenges that are needed to be addressed and overcome. With increasing affluence in India, the composition of the market is undergoing a change. Domestic travel and tourism is experiencing rapid growth as is domestic corporate travel. These segments will require due attention whilst we continue to focus on traditional markets. Source markets are changing with demand from the SAARC nations, China, Japan and the Middle East growing steadily. The tourism Ministry will need to orient itself to this development. Risk Management There has been considerable progress in implementing a structured risk management framework in the Company. The framework is now well documented with laid down dissemination procedures and this is updated periodically. Your Company formulated various Polices and measures to effectively counter the risks as enumerated below:- • To control the cost of services provided by the Company. • To ensure effective and optimum uses of the resources of the Company. • To cater the business for medium income and lower income group. • To attract the customers in lean period by providing attractive holiday packages. • Aggressive marketing through various online mediums viz. Online Travels Agents, GDS, RFPs, optimization of search engines etc. 10. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES As the average net profit of the Company for last 3 years is negative hence there is no liability on the Company to incur expenditure on CSR activities as prescribed u/s 135 and schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013. The Company has constituted the CSR Committee of the Board and the CSR Policy has also been approved by the Board and placed on the Company's website at www.sayajihotels.com Details about the CSR policy of the Company is attached herewith in "Annexure A" 11. HUMAN RESOURCES - At Sayaji we believe that "company grows when its people grow". During the year, we continued our focus on building a performing and growing organization by introducing many new HR initiatives. We started a systematic performance appraisal system based on the use of KPI Score technique, initiated extensive training of manpower etc. All the perspectives like customer - centric approach, learning, trust, initiatives, communication etc. were evaluated and appraised during the quarterly appraisal cycle. HR personnel facilitated face to face discussion between the subordinate and the supervisors and various parameters were introduced to facilitate bias free appraisal system. For better talent acquisition we used employment portals and social media and even employee referral was given priority. We hired many interns from college campus. To provide a better learning environment to them, agenda was well prepared in advanced and most of the interns were even offered full- time employment at Sayaji. Competitive incentive plans were laid down for the operational teams. On the employee engagement front, lot of motivational activities was planned for the employees throughout the year. Various outbound programs like trip to Goa and Bangkok, Sports week were also organized to motivate the employees and rejuvenate them. Camps on blood donation and regular health checkup were undertaken. Lots of efforts were taken to train the employees on various behavioral and technical aspects. Various in- house training module were prepared and delivered by HR team to the employees to enhance their competencies and skills. Team building, communication skills, meditation session and training on goal setting and proper performance management were also imparted. For the senior management, leadership training was imparted to develop leadership facet. Sayaji has therefore worked on building an employer brand with strong employee value preposition and has developed a culture that promotes independent decision making. The number of persons employed by Sayaji group was 2075 which included 224 employees of Malwa Hospitality Pvt. Ltd., as on March 31, 2015. 12. SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT Health and Safety Management System in the Company aims to reduce, eliminate or control workplace hazards and associated risks of illness or injuries to the employees, customers and contractors who might be affected by the Company's work activities. Your Company is committed to ensure healthy and safe working environment for all concerned and to make continual improvement in its Health and Safety performance. Through a systematic process, the Company aims to: • Comply with the requirements of all relevant statutory, regulatory and other provisions. • Provide and maintain safe & healthy work place through operational procedures, safe systems and methods of work • Provide sufficient information, instruction, training and supervision to enable all employees to identify, minimize and manage hazards and to contribute positively to safety at work. • Ensure that appropriate resources are available to fully implement Health and Safety policy and continuously review the policy's relevance with respect to legal and business development. • Conduct audits and mock drills on site to ensure that operations are in compliance with Health and Safety management requirements and for emergency preparedness. Your Company attaches utmost importance to safety standards at all units of the Company. At all the hotels and restaurants of the company, necessary steps are regularly undertaken to ensure the safety of employees, equipment and the customers. Internal safety checks are conducted regularly. Fire-fighting training is provided to staff and mock drills are conducted to gauge emergency and disaster management preparedness. The Company believes in good health of its employees. To pursue this objective, efforts are being made on both treatment as well as maintaining good health. The Company has a club and gymnasium at its Indore & Pune hotel premises, where the employees are allowed and encouraged for participation. Yoga training course is also conducted in the club premises. Programmes have been conducted to advice employees on ill-effect on health due to excessive consumption of liquor and tobacco. The Company's hotels maintain clean and hygienic environment and keep strict vigilance on their effluent generation and disposal adhering to standard norms in order to protect the environment and surroundings. 13. RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY AND INTERNAL ADEQUACY The Company has in place a mechanism to identify, assess, monitor and mitigate various risks to key business objectives. Major risks identified by the businesses and functions are systematically addressed through mitigating actions on a continuing basis. These are discussed at the meetings of the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors of the Company. The Company has an Internal Control System, commensurate with the size, scale and complexity of its operations. To maintain its objectivity and independence, the Internal Audit function reports to the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Board. The Internal Audit Department monitors and evaluates the efficacy and adequacy of internal control system in the Company, its compliance with operating systems, accounting procedures and policies at all locations of the Company and its subsidiaries. Based on the report of internal audit function, process owners undertake corrective action in their respective areas and thereby strengthen the controls. Significant aud it observations and corrective actions thereon are presented to the Audit Committee of the Board. 14. VIGIL MECHANISM/WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY The Company has a vigil mechanism named Whistle Blower/Vigil Mechanism Policy to deal with instance of fraud and mismanagement, if any. The details of the Whistle Blower/Vigil Mechanism Policy is explained in the Corporate Governance Report and also posted on the website of the Company. 15. SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES - AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE COMPANY'S SUBSIDIARIES As on 31st March, 2015, the Company had 2 subsidiaries and 2 Associate Companies. During the year number of the subsidiaries of the Companies has been reduced from 3 to 2. During the year under review there was no changes done in the nature of business of the subsidiaries. In accordance with Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has prepared a consolidated financial statement of the Company and all its subsidiary companies, which is forming part of the Annual Report. A statement containing salient features of the financial statements of the subsidiary/ associate companies is also included in the Annual Report. In accordance with third proviso of Section 136(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Annual Report of the Company, containing therein its standalone and the consolidated financial statements has been placed on the website of the Company, www.sayajihotels.com Further, as per fourth proviso of the said section, audited annual accounts of each of the subsidiary companies have also been placed on the website of the Company, www.sayajihotels.com Shareholders interested in obtaining a copy of the audited annual accounts of the subsidiary companies may write to the Company Secretary at the Company's registered office or e-mail to cs@sayajiindore.com 16. BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Board of Directors had appointed Mr. Pradeep Goyal and Mr. Vinit Shah as Additional Directors of the Company in the category of Independent Directors with effect from 06th February, 2014 and 4th July, 2014 respectively to 31st March, 2019. Thereafter, at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company held on 23rd August, 2014, the Members of the Company appointed the said Directors as Independent Directors under the Companies Act, 2013 for a period of 5 years with effect from 06th February, 2014 and 4th July, 2014 respectively to 31st March, 2019. At the said AGM held on 23rd August, 2014,the Members also appointed Mr. T. N. Unni as Independent Director under the Act for term of five years i.e. till 31st March, 2019. All Independent Directors have given declarations that they meet the criteria of independence as laid down under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement. Capt. Salim Sheikh has resigned from the post of Director w.e.f. 04th July, 2014. The Board has placed on record its appreciation for the outstanding contributions made by Capt. Salim Sheikh during his tenure of office. Mr. T. N. Unni, Independent Director of the Company was appointed as Chairman of the Board of directors Company w.e.f. 30th May, 2015 for the tenure of one year. In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and in terms of the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Raoof Razak Dhanani is retiring by rotation and being eligible offers himself for re- appointment. 16.1 Number of meetings of the Board The Board meets at regular intervals to discuss and decide on Company/business policy and strategy apart from other Board business. The Board/Committee Meetings are pre-scheduled and a notice of the meetings is provided to directors well in time to facilitate them to plan their schedule and to ensure meaningful participation in the meetings. However, in case of a special and urgent business need, the Board's approval is taken by passing resolutions through circulation, as permitted by law, which are confirmed in the subsequent Board meeting. The notice of Board meeting is given well in advance to all the Directors. The Agenda of the Board/Committee meetings is circulated at least a week prior to the date of the meeting. The Agenda for the Board and Committee meetings includes detailed notes on the items to be discussed at the meeting to enable the Directors to take an informed decision. The Board met 15 times in financial year 2014-15. The maximum interval between any two meetings did not exceed 120 days. 16.2 Board Independence Our definition of 'Independence' of Directors is derived from Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with Stock Exchanges and Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013. Based on the confirmation/disclosures received from the Directors and on evaluation of the relationships disclosed, the following Non-Executive Directors are Independent in terms of Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement and Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013:- a) Mr. T. N. Unni b) Mr. Vinit Shah c) Mr. Pradeep Goyal 16.3 Company's policy on Directors' appointment and remuneration The Nomination and Remuneration Committee framed "Nomination and Remuneration Policy" and adopted the same vide its meeting held on 04.07.2014 and the said policy has been approved by the Board in its board meeting which was scheduled on the same date. The details of Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the said policy have been provided under Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of the Annual Report and also placed at the website of the Company at www.sayajihotels.com 16.4 Annual evaluation by the Board The evaluation framework for assessing the performance of Directors comprises of the following key areas: i. Attendance of Board Meetings and Board Committee Meetings ii. Quality of contribution to Board deliberations iii. Strategic perspectives or inputs regarding future growth of Company and its performance iv. Providing perspectives and feedback going beyond information provided by the management v. Commitment to shareholder and other stakeholder interests The evaluation involves Self-Evaluation by the Board Member and subsequently assessment by the Board of Directors. A member of the Board does not participate in the discussion of his/her evaluation. 17. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT To the best of their knowledge and belief and according to the information and explanations obtained by them, your Directors make the following statements in terms of Section 134(3)(c)of the Companies Act, 2013: a. that in the preparation of the annual financial statements for the year ended 31st March, 2015, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures, if any; b. that such accounting policies as mentioned in Notes to the Financial Statements have been selected and applied consistently and judgment and estimates have been made that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at March, 31st 2015 and of the profit/loss of the Company for the year ended on that date; c. that proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities; d. that the annual financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis; e. that proper internal financial controls were in place and that the financial controls were adequate and were operating effectively. f. that systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws were in place and were adequate and operating effectively. 18. COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD During the year, in accordance with the Companies Act, 2013, the Board re-constituted some of its Committees and also formed a Corporate Social Responsibility Committee. There are currently six Committees of the Board, as follows: (a) Audit Committee (b) Corporate Social Responsibility Committee (c) Borrowing and Investment Committee (d) Nomination and Remuneration Committee (e) Stakeholders' Relationship Committee (f) Share Transfer Committee Details of all the Committees along with their charters, composition and meetings held during the year, are provided in the "Report on Corporate Governance", a part of this Annual Report. 19. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS All related party transactions that were entered into during the financial year were on an arm's length basis and were in the ordinary course of business. There are no materially significant related party transactions made by the Company with Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel or other designated persons which may have a potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large. All Related Party Transactions are placed before the Audit Committee and also the Board for approval. Prior omnibus approval of the Audit Committee is obtained for the transactions which are of a foreseen and repetitive nature. The transactions entered into pursuant to the omnibus approval so granted are audited and a statement giving details of all related party transactions is placed before the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors for their approval. The policy on Related Party Transactions as approved by the Board is uploaded on the Company's website. A disclosure as required under section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 being enclosed in the Form AOC-2 as "Annexure E" with the Board's Report. 20. SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS There are no significant material orders passed by the Regulators / Courts which would impact the going concern status of the Company and its future operations. 21. STATUTORY AUDITORS The Company's Auditors, M/s K. L. Vyas & Co., Chartered Accountants, who were appointed for a term of 4 years at the Annual General Meeting of the Company held on 23rd August, 2014 are eligible for ratification of their appointment. They have confirmed their eligibility under Section 141(3)(g) of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules framed there under for ratification for appointment as Auditors of the Company. As required under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, the auditors have also confirmed that they hold a valid certificate issued by the Peer Review Board of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. 22. SECRETARIAL AUDIT Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company has appointed M/s Ritesh Gupta & Co., a firm of Company Secretaries in Practice to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company. The Secretarial Audit Report is annexed here within the Form MR-3 as "Annexure B". 23. ENHANCING SHAREHOLDERS VALUE Your Company believes that its Members are amongst its most important stakeholders. Accordingly, your Company's operations are committed to the pursuit of achieving high levels of operating performance and cost competitiveness, consolidating and building for growth, enhancing the productive asset and resource base and nurturing overall corporate reputation. Your Company is also committed to creating value for its other stakeholders by ensuring that its corporate actions positively impact the socio-economic and environmental dimensions and contribute to sustainable growth and development. 24. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE As per Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges, a separate section on corporate governance practices followed by the Company, together with a certificate from the Company's Auditors confirming compliance forms an integral part of this Report. 24.1. CEO & CFO certification Certificate from Mrs. Suchitra Dhanani, Whole-Time Director and Mr. Sandesh Khandelwal, Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to provisions of Clause 49(IX) of the Listing Agreement, for the year under review was placed before the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on 30th May, 2015. A copy of the certificate on the financial statements for the financial year ended March, 31, 2015 is annexed along with this Report. 25. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company prepared in accordance with relevant Accounting Standards (AS) viz. AS 21, AS 23 and AS 27 issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India form part of this Annual Report. 26. ENERGY CONSERVATION, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO The information on conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo stipulated under Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule, 8 of The Companies (Accounts)Rules, 2014, is annexed herewith as "Annexure C". 27. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY There have been no material changes and commitments, if any, affecting the financial position of the Company which have occurred between the end of the financial year of the Company to which the financial statements relate and the date of the report. 28. EXTRACT OFANNUAL RETURN The details forming part of the extract of the Annual Return as on 31st March, 2015 in form MGT- 9 is annexed herewith as "Annexure D". 29. PARTICULARS OF REMUNERATION OF EMPLOYEES The disclosure required to be made in terms of Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 5(1) is annexed herewith as "Annexure F". During the year there was no 'employee drawing remuneration' required to be disclosed as per the provision of section 197 (12) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 5(2) of Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014. 30. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Your Directors Thanks various Central and State Government Departments, Organizations and Agencies for the continued help and co-operation extended by them. The Directors also gratefully acknowledge all stakeholders of the Company viz. customers, members, dealers, vendors, banks and other business partners for the excellent support received from them during the year. The Directors place on record their since reappreciation to all employees of the Company for their unstinted commitment and continued contribution to the Company. 31. CAUTIONARY STATEMENT Statements in the Board's Report and the Management Discussion & Analysis describing the Company's objectives, expectations or forecasts may be forward-looking within the meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in the statement. Important factors that could influence the Company's operations include global and domestic demand and supply conditions affecting charges of rooms & selling prices of finished goods, input availability and prices, changes in government regulations, tax laws, economic developments within the country and other factors such as litigation and industrial relations.. For and on behalf of the Board of Directors T. N. Unni Chairman DIN 00079237 Date : 12.08.2015 Place : Indore |