MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS Industry structure and developments 2015 proved to be an interesting year for India. India’s economic growth surpassed that of China, and it has become the fastest growing developing economy in the world. We expect this growth trend to continue in 2016, driven by strong demographics, declining inflation, lower interest rates and continued focus on economic reforms. After growing at 7.3% in FY2015, we expect GDP growth to further accelerate to 7.5% in FY2016 and 7.7% in FY2017. India will continue to benefit from the sharp decline in global commodity prices, including that of crude oil. This along with a stable Indian Rupee, will keep inflation under check. While the pace of economic reforms forms may have been slower than expected by market participants, but the steps taken by the government are in the right direction. Opportunities and Threats Your Company being an investment Company seeks opportunities in the capital market. The volatility in the stock indices in the financial year under report rebrsents both an opportunity and challenge for the Company. The business of subsidiary company i.e. LKP Securities Ltd. is affected by the sentiments brvailing in the stock markets. LKP Securities Ltd. is one of the reputed broking houses of the country, having a network of 2500 plus outlets across India. The company has put in place a new team to drive the retail business. Moreover this year this business will be spun off as a separate entity to give it more focus. The Company is empanelled with most of the reputed domestic financial institutions including life and non insurance companies, mutual funds, foreign financial institutions and corporates, apart from having large number of HNI and retail clients. The likely increase in capital mobilization from the primary market, increase in resource mobilization by mutual funds and phenomenal growth in secondary market volumes provide significant business opportunities for the Company. Capital market activities in which most of our activities depend on is also influenced by global events and hence there is an amount of uncertainty in the near term outlook of the market. Segment-wise Performance The Company being a holding Company is engaged in investment activities and other financial services during the year under review, hence the requirement of segment-wise reporting is considered irrelevant. Outlook In India the NDA government has been following – Minimum Government & Maximum Governance and the wide array of measures unleashed by the GOI namely – Make in India, Digital India, Skill India, Start Up India, Smart Cities, UDAY, AMRUT, NITI AAYOG, e-NAM and above all a dynamic Union Budget has made foreign institutional investors adopt a positive view on the Indian Equity markets post the budget. The huge outlay in the budget for Rural India coupled with a normal monsoon brdiction by both the IMD & SKYMET lends optimism as we approach the new financial year 2016-17. India is witnessing growth in the number of DEMAT accounts which grew from 21.8million in FY14 to 23.3million in FY15 and is expected to be 25million in FY16. Retail Broking where LKP is making inroads is brsently witnessing a digital transformation and Mobile Trading App is the new buzz word. Risks and Concerns The stock broking industry has recently witnessed intense competition, falling brokerage rates and the entry of several big players. The Company’s Subsidiary Company continues to achieve cost efficiencies through the application of technology. However with the availability of financial resources, we are hopeful that the said Company will be able to take the opportunities of the expanding business opportunities. The Capital market industry in which your Company is operating is subject to extensive regulation. The Company evaluates the technological obsolescence and the associated risk and makes investment accordingly Internal Control Systems and their adequacy The Company has satisfactory internal control system. The Company including subsidiaries has an adequate system of internal controls to ensure accuracy of accounting records, compliance with all laws & regulations and compliance with all rules, procedures & guidelines brscribed by the management. An extensive internal audit is carried out by independent firm of Chartered Accountants. An internal team of inspection also regularly visits branches for ensuring regulatory compliance. Post audit reviews are also carried out to ensure follow up on the observations made. Financial Performance with respect to Operational Performance Share Capital The paid up equity share capital of the Company as on March 31, 2016 stands at Rs. 12,19,80,230 divided into 1,21,98,023 equity shares of Rs. 10/- each fully paid up. Net Worth The Net Worth of the Company decreased from Rs. 15829.74 lacs to 15689.28 lacs. Secured Loans The secured loans decreased to Rs. 2712.74 from Rs. 6231.20 lacs. Total Income During the year under consideration total income was Rs. 4731.81lacs as against Rs. 8370.41 lacs in the brvious year. Other Income During the year under consideration other income was Rs. 193.37 lacs as against Rs. 23.08 lacs in the brvious year. Interest and Finance Charges During the year under consideration total interest and finance charges were Rs.1673.12 lacs as against Rs. 1735.17 lacs in the brvious year. Tax Expense During the year under consideration the Tax Expense were Rs. 300.29 lacs. Human Resources There has been no material development on the Human Resource/ Industrial Relations front during the year. As on 31st March 2016 the Company had 18 employees. LKP Securities Ltd. places significant importance to its human capital. As on 31st March 2016 there are 562 employees employed by the Company. The company has also provided medical insurance for its employees and family members as a welfare measure. The company has been paying special attention to improve the skill set of the employees through various training programs. All employees are encouraged and motivated to get themselves certified in relevant industry standard certifications such as CFP, NCFM, BSEC & AMFI. Disclosure under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. The Company has in place an Anti Sexual Harassment Policy in line with the requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013. Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) has been set up to redress complaints received regarding sexual harassment. All employees (permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees) are covered under this policy. The following is a summary of sexual harassment complaints received and disposed off during the year 2015-16 • No of complaints received: Nil • No of complaints disposed off. Nil For and on behalf of the Board of Directors (M. V. Doshi) Executive Chairman Date: 2nd May, 2016 place : Mumbai |