MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSTS REPORT Economic Outlook The year 2014-15 began with several challenges on the macroeconomic front, including rising inflation, dwindling industrial output and a falling rupee. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) intervened in July and August to stem the rupee's slide by increasing the marginal standing facility rate and the bank rate by 200 bps each to 10.25%. In first quarter of 2015, the RBI has cut the repo rate by 50 bps to 7.50% in two tranches as there are signs that inflation is moderating. Overall GDP growth in the fiscal settled at around 7.4%, mostly driven by the industry and services sector. Wholesale Price Index has registered moderation at (2.33%), while Consumer Price Index has moderated to 5.17% up to March 2015. Structural shifts in inflation are due to lower oil prices, deceleration in agriculture prices & wages and improved household inflation expectations. The trading environment is becoming more challenging as the buoyancy of Indian exports has declined with respect to world growth. Current account deficit (CAD) is expected to decline below 1% of GDP for the FY 2014-15. Foreign exchange reserves increased to $ 341.14 billion at week ended March 27, 2015. Fiscal deficit is expected to be contained at 4.1% as per the budget estimates. The vision of the new government is pragmatic and of inclusive growth which is apparent from more devolution of tax collections to the states, postponing the achievement of 3% fiscal target to FY 2018 thereby making more space for public investment in the country. Thrust to infrastructure, measures to revive the investment cycle, boost to savings, 'Make in India' initiative, ease of doing business and boosting entrebrneurship are major focus areas of the government. Opportunities, Threats & Risks The Company is mainly exposed to market risk (including liquidity risk), interest risk and credit risk. However prudent business and risk management practices followed by the company over the years helps its to manage normal industry risk factors, which inter alia includes economic/ business cycle, fluctuations in the stock prices in the market, besides the interest rate volatility, and credit risk. The Company is confident of managing these risks by observing a conservative financial profile in investment are trading of securities business. Indian Economy will see reasonable growth of 5.6% in the near terms of inflation, oil prices, budget deficits, interest rates, commodity prices and infrastructural bottlenecks remains area of concern. The sheer unbrdictable nature of the markets makes investments a risky proposition. An investment company has to live with the fear of falling markets and movement of the sensex. However, the company hopes to improve its performance on the strength of its long experience and its strong emphasis on the fundamentals. Your management has got ample exposure of the capital markets, which provide us an opportunity to make safer and profitable investments with minimum risks. Performance During the year, the company has earned Gross profit before tax of Rs. 9,04,567 mainly from sale of investments and interest earned . Internal Control Systems The Company has an Internal Control System which is commensurate with the size, scale and complexity of its operations. The Internal Auditors monitor the efficiency and efficacy of the internal control systems in the Company, compliance with operating systems/accounting procedures and policies of the Company. Significant audit observations and corrective actions thereon are brsented to the Audit Committee of the Board. The Company has adequate systems and procedures to provide assurance of recording transactions in all material respects. During the year, Ms. Rakhi Rani, Company Secretary, reviewed the adequacy and operating effectiveness of the internal financial controls as per Section 134 (5) of the Companies Act, 2013 by covering the following broad areas: i. Material level assessment ii. Entity level assessment iii. Risk Control Matrix covering major processes and developing controls Internal audit and compliance The Company conducts its internal audit and compliance functions within the parameters of regulatory framework which is well commensurate with the size, scale and complexity of operations. The internal controls and compliance functions are installed, evolved, reviewed, and upgraded periodically. The Company has appointed, Ms. Rakhi Rani, Company Secretary, to conduct internal audit covering all areas of operations including branches. The reports are placed before the Audit Committee of the Board. The Audit Committee reviews the performance of the audit and compliance functions, the effectiveness of controls and compliance with regulatory guidelines and gives such directions to the Management as necessary / considered appropriate. The Company has framed a compliance policy to effectively monitor and supervise the compliance function in accordance with the statutory requirements. Human Resources People remain the most valuable asset of your Company. Your Company is professionally managed with senior management personnel having rich experience and long tenure with the Company. Your Company follows a policy of building strong teams of talented professionals. Your Company encourages, apbrciates and facilitates long term careers. Your Company continues to build on its capabilities in getting the right talent to support different products and geographies and is taking effective steps to retain the talent. The Company continues to focus on training programs for skill development, compliance and improved customer experience. Cautionary Note Certain statements in this Report may be forward-looking and are stated as may be required by applicable laws and regulations. Many factors may affect the actual results, which could be different from what the Directors envisage in terms of future performance and outlook. Your Company does not undertake to update these statements. Acknowledgement Your directors take this opportunity to place on record their apbrciation to all employees for their hard work, spirited efforts, dedication and loyalty to the Company which has helped the Company maintain its growth. The Directors also wish to place on record their apbrciation for the support extended by the Reserve Bank of India, other regulatory and government bodies, Company's auditors, customers, bankers, promoters and shareholders |