MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT OVERVIEW OF THE ECONOMY In 2014, world economy continued its recovery from the recession in the last decade; the global growth of 3.4% showed a continued path to improvement taking into account growth of 3.4% in 2013. India's economy also showed a continued cyclical upswing; in FY 2014-15, India's GDP grew by 7.2%, as compared to 6.9% in FY14. While these higher numbers partially reflect the change in base year used for calculation of GDP, the overall growth demonstrates a strong recovery. Due to record-low oil prices and focus on fiscal policy by the new Government at the centre, inflation has eased. It has also allowed easing of interest rates. Strong investor sentiment and record FII inflows have helped stabilize the currency. However, deadlock in the parliament on key reforms and the prospect of taxation under MAT has led to short-term jitters in the market. Lack of pickup in credit growth due to high banking NPAs is a worrying sign. While the markets have reached record levels, showing great optimism, it remains to be seen whether it will be seen in the performance of industry sector In FY 2014-15, India is likely to accelerate GDP growth rate to 7%-7.5%. The increase in growth rate is expected to be contributed majorly by the industrial sector. Unclogging of domestic policy logjam as well as improvement in private consumption demand is likely to drive the growth. Though addressing supply-side constraints (e.g. in mining, power, and steel sectors) will be the key to continue this momentum and achieve the increase in growth rate. Indian economy continues to be one of the fastest growing economies in the world. The economic recovery witnessed after the global meltdown last year has been sharper than what was anticipated. This has enhanced confidence about the sound fundamentals of Indian Economy and it is expected to have GDP growth of more than 7.5% in the current financial year and which was more than in the next couple of years. More than Fift percent of retail executives surveyed believe that the economy will improve over the next year. Indian Textile Industry Indian Textiles Industry has an overwhelming brsence in the economic life of the country. Apart from providing one of the basic necessities of life, the textile industry also plays a pivotal role through its contribution to industrial output, employment generation and export earnings of the country. It contributes about 4% of India's GDP, 14% to India's industrial production and 13% to the country's export earnings & 27% of the foreign exchange inflows. Textile Industry provides employment to 45 million people, which makes it the 2nd largest employment provider in the country after Agriculture. Globally, India has the 2nd largest textile manufacturing capacity; the Indian textiles industry accounts for about 24 per cent of the world's spindle capacity and eight per cent of global rotor capacity. It is now the 2nd largest textile exporter in the world. The size of the Indian textiles and apparel industry is expected to reach USD 223 billion by 2021. While Indian textile industry has strong brsence across the value chain, manufacturing value chain is unbalanced. India is 2nd largest producer of man-made staple fibre. With 50 million spindles, India is one of the world's leading and most cost efficient producer of the spun yarn. While it has 2nd largest no. of looms globally, the organized mill sector contributes only 5%. India needs to upgrade its loom as well as processing machinery. We are 7th largest apparel exporter in the world with a share of 3.7% of the total apparel trade The Indian textile industry is set for strong growth, buoyed by both strong domestic consumption as well as export demand. The total Indian textile & apparel market size, was estimated to be USD 108 billion in 2013, of which domestic consumption was USD 68 million and exports constituted USD 40 billion. The sector is projected to grow over the next 10 years at a CAGR of 9-10%, to reach nearly USD 200 billion by 2020. OUTLOOK The outlook for the industry and consequently for your company for the coming year is very positive. The company is expected improvement in consolidate margin as EBIDTA margin for Brands & Retail Business. OPPORTUNITIES AND THREATS Indian incomes are growing at about the same rate, but from a much smaller starting base. And so what we would expect to see in India, which is still largely a rural country a rural agrarian country 70% of the population living on the farm. We would expect to see lifetime consumption increase. EFFICIENT INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM AND THEIR ADEQUACY Adequate internal controls have been laid down by the Company to safeguard and protect its assets as well as to improve the overall productivity of its operations. All the transactions are properly authorized, recorded and reported to the management. The Company is following all the applicable Accounting Standards for properly maintaining the books of accounts and reporting financial statements. The detailed process of review not only ensures reliability of control systems and legal compliances with applicable legislation, defined policies and processes but also reviews efficiency of systems and ensures safeguarding of tangible and intangible assets. RISK AND CONCERN The Company is exposed to different types of risks such as credit risk, market risk (including liquidity risk, interest rate risk, operational risk and legal risk. The Company monitors credit and market risks, as well as portfolio and operational risk through the oversight of senior management personnel in each of its business segments. Legal risk is subject to the review of the Company's legal department and external advisers. The Company is exposed to specific risks in connection with the management of investments and the environment within which it operates. The Company aims to understand measure and monitor the various risks to which it is exposed and to ensure that it adheres, as far as reasonably and practically possible, to the policies and procedures established. HUMAN RESOURCES The company is taking various initiatives to increase human resources for better productivity. To save on costs, the company is appointing non-experienced staff and taking initiatives for internal training and development of skills. This will help in enhancing their emotional and intellectual engagement with the company. FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENT Statements in this report on Management Discussion and Analysis, describing the company's objectives, projections, expectations or brdictions may be forward looking, considering the applicable laws and regulations. These statements are based on certain assumptions and expectation of future events. Actual results could, however, differ materially from those exbrssed or implied. Domestic consumption, price trends, change in government regulations and tax structure can make a difference in company's performance in future. The company assumes no responsibility in respect of the forward looking statements herein, which may undergo changes in future on the basis of subsequent developments, information or events. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE During the year under review, your company has generated Rs. 770.58 Lacs revenue from operations as compared to Rs. 854.76 lacs in financial year. 2013-14. The profit after tax is Rs. 08.01 lacs during the financial year 2014-15 compared to Rs. 22.41 lacs during financial year 2013-14. Your Directors are strongly believes that in the coming financial year, your Company will be able to do profitable business and will resort for better financial results. CAUTIONARY STATEMENT Statements in this Management Discussion and Analysis describing the company's objectives, projections, estimates and expectations may be 'forward looking statements' within the meaning of applicable laws and regulations. Actual results might differ substantially or materially from those exbrssed or implied. Important developments that could affect the company's operations include a downtrend in the real estate sector, significant changes in political and economic environment in India or key financial markets abroad, tax laws, litigation, labour relations, exchange rate fluctuations, interest and other costs. |