MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS Overview The Company's line of business comprises of Software and Hardware Electronic Security Solutions. The Company was founded on September 14, 1989 and had its IPO in November 1995. It is currently listed on Bombay Stock Exchange Ltd., Ahemdabad Stock Exchange Ltd. and The Bangalore Stock Exchange Ltd. The Company's line of business encompasses Software and Hardware Electronic Security Solutions. The Company continues to leverage its exiting technologies and continues to add several new clients covering different industry segments. Outlook on Opportunities India has become a soft target for various terrorist groups. With the heightened threat perceptions caused by attacks on public areas, both government and private organizations are reviewing and consolidating their security practices. As a result awareness of technology methods and electronic security systems has improved considerably. The Company's growth prospects have improved considerably as a result. The Company continues to pursue its initiatives targeted at its customary markets. These systems find application in segments like manufacturing, retail and data centres. Embedded Systems are used in almost every product including automobile, banking, and finance, energy, petrochemicals, etc. The growth in these areas of manufacturing and service provide larger and better opportunities. As IT technologies enter SMEs, datacentric protection and management solutions will be a major market. The Company is well positioned to utilize its diverse expertise in providing end to end solutions. The Company has begun deploying datacentric appliances and services. This is a very nascent industry and the Company foresees tremendous potential and opportunity. Identity management and verification will be a new area of focus, where the company's biometric and embedded systems strengths will provide growth opportunities. Outlook on Threats, Risks and Concerns The opening of the Indian market and removal of trade barriers, manufacturing activities are under tremendous brssure from cheaper finished goods imported into the country. This is particularly so in the electronic industry. Due to constant downward brssure on prices and rapid change in technology the Company must keep it's inventories at near zero levels. The Company will need to upgrade it's technology continuously. Further technology and development oriented skills are in acute short supply, with a concomitant rise in manpower costs. Many of the Company's competitors have significantly greater financial resources and low cost Chinese manufacturing bases. The Company must ensure cost effective operations to compete successfully with them. The arrival of major international brands in India has made the market ever more competitive. Important segments of the Company's client base are facing brssure, resulting in several projects being postponed. This has adversely affected revenue of the Company and is a cause for concern if these segments do not revive. Segment-wise Performance The Company operates from a single segment which comprises of Software and Hardware Electronic Security Solutions. During the year, the revenue from operations amounted Rs. 5.75 lacs. Internal Control Systems and Adequacy The Company has adequate internal control procedures commensurate with its size and nature of the business. These business control procedures ensure efficient use and protection of the resources and compliance with the policies, procedures, and statutes. The internal control system provide for well-documented policies, guidelines, authorizations and approval procedures. Financial Performance The income of the Company from operations for the financial year 2014 - 2015 was Rs. 5.75 lacs as compared to Rs. 16.61 lacs during the brvious year. The Company has incurred a net loss amounting Rs.67.13 lacs as compared to a net loss of Rs. 23.79 lacs during the brvious year. Human Resources The Company regards its employees as a valuable asset and reviews and evolves policies and processes to provide a sustainable and stable working environment. Salaries and packages are commensurate with that of the industry for personnel of similar caliber and experience. |