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MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION ANALYSIS REPORT
DEAR MEMBERS
Your Directors' are pleased to present their 29th
Annual Report together with the Audited Stand-alone and Consolidated Financial Statements
of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2025.
STATE OF COMPANY AFFAIRS AND FINANCIAL RESULTS
The discussion on the financial condition and results of operations of
your Company for the year ended 31st March, 2025, which are summarized below,
should be read in conjunction with its audited Standalone and the Consolidated Financial
Statements containing financials and notes thereto of Sagarsoft (India) Limited and its
subsidiary IT CATS LLC, USA which are summarized below:
(Rs.in Lakhs)
|
Standalone |
Consolidated |
Particulars |
For the year ended 31st March,
2025 |
For the year ended 31st March,
2024 |
For the year ended 31st March,
2025 |
For the year ended 31st March,
2024 |
Income from operations |
5672.52 |
5513.78 |
14235.85 |
15219.18 |
Other Income |
272.79 |
285.01 |
205.72 |
206.69 |
Total Income |
5945.31 |
5798.79 |
14441.57 |
15425.87 |
Total Expenses |
5205.81 |
5034.07 |
13311.89 |
13965.65 |
Profit before depreciation, interest and tax |
739.50 |
764.72 |
1129.68 |
1460.22 |
Finance Cost |
67.45 |
78.30 |
68.61 |
80.42 |
Depreciation |
192.31 |
199.10 |
243.12 |
241.62 |
Profit before tax |
479.74 |
487.32 |
817.95 |
1138.18 |
Provision for Tax |
105.96 |
138.91 |
267.21 |
327.76 |
Deferred Tax Asset / (Liability) for the year |
8.92 |
(23.36) |
8.92 |
(23.36) |
Profit for the year |
364.86 |
371.77 |
541.82 |
833.78 |
DIVIDEND
Dividend is recommended by your Board in the context of the
Company's overall profitability, free cash flow, capital requirements and other
business needs as well as the applicable regulatory requirements read with the dividend
distribution policy adopted by your company, which is available on your company's
website and can be accessed at: https://www.sagarsoft.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/
SSIL_Dividend-Distribution-Policy.pdf
Your Board of Directors is pleased to recommend a dividend of Rs.2.00
(20%) per equity share on the 63,92,238 equity shares of Rs.10/- each for the year
2024-25. This would result in a total outflow of Rs.127.85 Lakhs.
TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED / UNPAID AMOUNTS TO THE INVESTOR EDUCATION AND
PROTECTION FUND:
Pursuant to Sections 124 and 125 of the Act read with the Investor
Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules,
2016 ("IEPF
Rules"), dividend, if not claimed for a period of 7 years from the
date of transfer to Unpaid Dividend Account of the Company, are liable to be transferred
to the Investor Education and Protection Fund ("IEPF").
There were no amounts which were required to be transferred to the
Investor Education and Protection Fund by the Company.
The amounts of unclaimed /unpaid dividends lying in the unpaid dividend
accounts upto the year, are available on our website at
https://www.sagarsoft.in/investors/.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
As no transfer to any reserve is proposed and accordingly, the entire
balance available in the statement of Profit and Loss is retained in it.
SHARE CAPITAL
AUTHORISED SHARE CAPITAL
The Authorised Share Capital of the Company is Rs.10,00,00,000/-
comprising of 1,00,00,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each.
PAID-UP SHARE CAPITAL
As on 31st March, 2025, the paid up capital of the company is
Rs.6,39,22,380/- consisting of 63,92,238 equity shares of Rs.10/- each and there was no
change in the share capital of your company during the year under report.
UTILISATION OF FUNDS COLLECTED THROUGH PREFERENTIAL ISSUE
Pursuant to the approval accorded by you at the 25th Annual
General Meeting held on 07th July, 2021, your board had allotted 8,32,238
Equity shares at an issue price of Rs.254/- per share. Out of which, 6,32,238 equity
shares were allotted for consideration other than cash for acquisition of IT CATS LLC and
balance 2,00,000 equity shares for cash and accordingly raised a sum of Rs.5.08 crores
through the above allotment and the same was being utilized, inter-alia, for investment.
Further details as required under Regulation 32(7A) of the SEBI
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015, as amended from time
to time (hereinafter to be referred as "Listing Regulations") regarding the
collection and utilization of the funds referred to, have been given in Point No. 10(vii)
of the Report on Corporate Governance, which forms part of the Annual Report.
VARIATIONS IN NET WORTH
The Net worth of the Company as at the Financial Year ended March 31,
2025 is Rs 5660.71 Lakhs as compared to Rs.5348.41 Lakhs as at the end of previous
financial year ended on March 31, 2024.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
To avoid repetition in the Directors' Report and the Management
Discussion and Analysis Report, the information under these reports is furnished below, as
a composite summary of the performance of the various aspects of the business of your
Company.
INDUSTRY STRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT
The software industry is undergoing rapid transformation, fueled by
advancements in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and evolving enterprise needs.
Key market segments include enterprise software, consumer applications, and cloud-based
servicesSoftware-as-a-Service (SaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), and
Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS). SaaS remains dominant, offering scalability and
flexibility, with industry leaders like Microsoft, Salesforce, and Google shaping global
business ecosystems.
India's digital economy is accelerating, with domestic technology
spending outpacing exports for the second consecutive year. In FY2024, domestic tech
revenues grew by 7%, driven by increased enterprise adoption of software and cloud
solutions, while a 21% rise in data center capacity spurred further investment. AI
maturity in India continues to evolve, with more than 55% of AI initiatives by Indian tech
firms focused on co-creation partnerships that drive scalable, future-ready AI solutions.
SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES OR ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
IT CATS LLC, USA is the material unlisted subsidiary. Company has
formulated a policy for determining material subsidiaries. The policy is available on the
website of the Company, https://www.sagarsoft.in/wp-content/
uploads/2022/05/Policy-on-Material-Subsidiary.pdf
IT CATS LLC, USA, a wholly owned subsidiary of your company holds 60%
stake in Sapplica INC and has 100% stake in Elite Computer Consultants LP which becomes a
step down subsidiaries of your company.
In accordance with the Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) notified
under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act"), read together with the
Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 (as amended), the Financial Statements
of Subsidiary as at March 31, 2025, have been consolidated with the Financial Statements
of the Company. The Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company for the year ended
March 31, 2025, forms part of this Annual Report.
The performance of your subsidiary is satisfactory and on the expected
lines. The salient features of the financials of the above mentioned subsidiaries have
been given in Form AOC-1 as Annexure 1 to this report.
Your Company does not have any Joint Ventures or Associate Companies.
NAMES OF COMPANIES WHICH HAVE BECOME OR CEASED TO BE ITS SUBSIDIARIES,
JOINT VENTURES OR ASSOCIATE COMPANIES DURING THE YEAR;
During the year under review, IT CATS LLC, USA, wholly owned subsidiary
of your company, has acquired 100% of stake in Elite Computer Consultants LP, which become
a step down subsidiary of your company.
There were no Companies which are ceased to be its subsidiaries, joint
ventures or associate companies during the year.
COMPANY'S PERFORMANCE
During the year, your Company earned a revenue of Rs.5672.52 Lakhs as
against Rs.5513.78 Lakhs in the previous year, registering an increase of around 2.88%.
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) was Rs.739.50 Lakhs
against Rs. 764.72 Lakhs in the previous year. Profit after tax (PAT) for the year was
Rs.364.86 Lakhs as against Rs. 371.77 Lakhs in the previous year.
KEY FINANCIAL RATIOS
S.No. |
Financial Ratios |
2024-25 |
2023-24 |
Change % |
1 |
Current ratio = current assets / current liabilities |
8.06 |
6.61 |
21.94% |
2 |
Debtors Turnover Ratio |
3.22 |
3.18 |
1.26% |
3 |
Debt equity ratio = (Long- term borrowings + short term
borrowings + lease liabilities) / Equity |
0.13 |
0.15 |
(13.33%) |
4 |
Inventory turnover ratio = cost of goods sold divided by
average inventory |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
5 |
Net profit ratio = Net profit after tax divided by sales |
6.43% |
6.74% |
(4.60%) |
6 |
Operating Profit Margin= (Operating profit/ Total Revenue) |
8.46% |
8.84% |
(4.30%) |
7 |
Return on Net worth=Net Profit after tax/Average Equity) |
6.63% |
7.06% |
(6.09%) |
8 |
Interest coverage ratio = (Profit after tax + finance cost +
depreciation + other adjustments like loss / (gain) on sale of PPE etc) / (finance cost +
total debt) |
0.76 |
0.70 |
8.57% |
DISCLOSURE OF ACCOUNTING TREATMENT
The applicable Accounting Standards as notified from time to time under
Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Indian Accounting Standards)
Rules, 2016 issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, have been followed in preparation
of the financial statements of the company.
TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES
Information on transactions with related parties pursuant to Section
134 (3) (h) of the Act read with rule 8 (2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are
given in Annexure-2 in Form AOC-2, which forms part of this report.
All related party transactions entered into during the financial year
were on arm's length basis and in the ordinary course of business. There were no
materially significant related party transactions entered into by the company with the
promoters, key management personnel or other designated persons that may have potential
conflict with the interests of the Company at large. All related party transactions had
prior approval of the Audit Committee and were later ratified wherever required and
obtained shareholders' approval as and when required.
During the year 2024-25 your Company had not entered into transactions
with any person or entity belonging to its promoter / promoter group, which holds 10% or
more shareholding in the Company.
POLICY ON TRANSACTION WITH RELATED PARTIES:
Policy on dealing with related party transactions is available on the
website of the company https://www.sagarsoft.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/
Policy-on-Materiality-of-Related-Party-Transactions.pdf.
OPPORTUNITIES AND THREATS
We believe the investments we have made, and continue to make, in our
people, skillsets & technology as part of our strategy, will enable us to advise and
help our clients as they tackle these challenging market conditions.
OUR STRATEGY
Sagarsoft remains committed to operational resilience and market
expansion by investing in practices and technologies for delivering differentiated value
to customers
Our strategic approach is anchored in four key pillars:
Applications Driving efficiency through innovative
platforms and products.
Infrastructure Delivering robust, scalable, and secure
enterprise solutions.
Data & Analytics Providing actionable insights
for informed decision-making.
Security Strengthening digital resilience and
cybersecurity protections.
At the core of our strategy is Digital DAIS, an integrated
framework designed to fuse data and technology services through a business-first approach.
This model empowers clients with agility, innovation, and measurable performance
improvements, ensuring lasting competitive differentiation.
OUTLOOK, RISKS AND CONCERNS
AI-driven automation is set to accelerate, with businesses prioritizing
efficiency and enhanced decision-making. Edge computing and IoT proliferation will unlock
real-time data processing and low-latency applications. As AI, cloud, and cybersecurity
investments continue to expand, adaptability will remain a key competitive advantage.
Furthermore, sustainability is emerging as a pivotal factor in client
engagement and regulatory compliance across global markets. Organizations that embrace
agility, innovation, and collaboration will be well-positioned to navigate macroeconomic
uncertainties. Despite ongoing market fluctuations, the technology sector remains
resilient, with enterprise software and IT services sustaining demand for large-scale cost
optimization and automation solutions.
RISK MANAGEMENT
Sagarsoft (India) Limited has identified a suitable approach and
framework for risk management which meets its business, legal and regulatory requirements.
The management has decided to adopt the same framework for entire organization. It has a
Security Management Group with representatives from all functional team and a
representative of the senior management team leads the group. Your Company attaches utmost
importance to the assessment of internal risks and the management thereof in all its
dealings. The Company is constantly on the lookout for identifying opportunities to
enhance its enterprise value and keeping the need to minimize the risks associated with
such efforts, every proposal of significant nature is screened and evaluated for the risks
involved and then approved at different levels in the organisation before implementation.
Based on severity level of the risk, corrective action is identified
and implemented with prior approval from the risk owners and Top Management, wherever
applicable. Controls are identified in the Risk Assessment and Risk Treatment. The first
step in risk assessment procedure is to identify the list of information and critical
information assets in each function. After identification, these information assets are
identified with the owner and they are classified based on the functions. To conduct the
review, at least one representative from each function is present.
Your Company has adequate system to manage the financial risks of its
operations. The system is implemented through imposition of checks and balances of
customers, audits like internal audit, statutory and secretarial audit, all of which are
periodically carried out through external firms and by adequate insurance coverage for the
Company's facilities.
INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM AND ITS ADEQUACY
The Board of Directors are satisfied with the adequacy of the internal
control system in force in all its major areas of operations of the Company. The Company
has an external firm of Chartered Accountants as Internal Auditors to observe the Internal
Controls, whether the work flows of organization is being done through the approved
policies of the Company and similar matters. Internal Auditors present its report to the
Audit Committee. The Audit Committee assists the Board of Directors in monitoring the
integrity of the financial statements and the reservations, if any, expressed by the
Company's auditors including, the financial, internal and secretarial auditors and
based on their inputs, the board is of the opinion that the Company's internal
controls are adequate and effective.
MATERIAL DEVELOPMENTS IN HUMAN RESOURCE / INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS FRONT,
INCLUDING NUMBER OF PEOPLE EMPLOYED
Your Company continues to enjoy cordial relationship with its personnel
at all levels and focusing on attracting and retaining competent personnel and providing a
holistic environment where they get opportunities to grow and realise their full
potential. Your Company is committed to providing all its employees with a healthy and
safe work environment.
Your Company is organizing training programmes wherever required for
the employees concerned to improve their skill. There are total 168 employees in the
company as on 31.03.2025. Employees are also encouraged to participate in the seminars
organized by the external agencies related to the areas of their operations.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Regarding the Sexual Harassment of Women at the work place (Prevention,
Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013, the Company has an Internal Complaints Committee.
No complaints were received or disposed off during the year under the above Act and no
complaints were pending either at the beginning or at the end of the year. Your Company
has complied with the provisions relating to the constitution of Internal Complaints
Committee (ICC). ICC is responsible for redressal of complaints related to sexual
harassment and follows the guidelines provided in the policy.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 134 (5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of
Directors, to the best of their knowledge and ability, confirm that: (i) In the
preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed
along with proper explanation relating to material departures; (ii) The Directors have
selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgement and
estimates that were reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state
of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit of the
Company for the period; (iii) The Directors have taken proper and sufficient care 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; (iv) The Directors have prepared the annual
accounts on a going concern basis; (v) The Directors have laid down internal financial
controls to be followed by the Company and such internal financial controls are adequate
and operating effectively; (vi) The Directors have devised proper systems to ensure
compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate
and operating effectively.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
During the year Shri N. Hari Mohan, who has completed his second
consecutive term as an Independent Director of the Company laid down his office from the
Board on 23rd September, 2024. Your Board has placed on record its appreciation
of the valuable guidance received from him during his respective tenure on the Board.
Shri G.Janardhan Reddy appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director
w.e.f. 23rd May 2024 by the share- holders at their 28th Annual
General Meeting.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act,
2013, Shri S.Sreekanth Reddy and Shri M.Jagadeesh will be retiring by rotation at the
ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offer themselves for re-appointment.
Necessary resolutions seeking the approval of the members for the said re-appointment have
been incorporated in the notice of the Annual General Meeting of the Company.
Except Shri S.Sreekanth Reddy, Promoter of the Company and also a
Director in Sagar Cements Limited, whose transactions with the Company have been reported
under the related parties disclosure under notes to the accounts and Shri K. Satish
Chander Reddy, to the extent of shares held by them, details of which have been given
elsewhere as annexure to the report, none of the other non-executive/ Independent
directors has had any pecuniary relationship or transactions with the Company, other than
the receipt of sitting fee for the meetings of the Board and Committees thereof attended
by them.
INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS DECLARATION
The Company has received the necessary declaration from each
Independent Directors in accordance with Section 149 (7) of the Companies Act 2013, that
they meet the criteria of independence as laid out in sub-section (6) of Section 149 of
the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16(1) (b) of the Listing Regulations. There has
been no change in the circumstances affecting their status as an Independent Director
during the year.
The Independent Directors have also confirmed that they have complied
with Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Company's Code of Conduct.
The Board of Directors is of the opinion that all the Independent
Directors possess requisite qualifications, experience & expertise in industry
knowledge, financial & corporate governance and they hold highest standards of
integrity.
MEETING OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Independent Directors met on February 07, 2025, without the
attendance of Non-Independent Directors and members of the Management. The Independent
Directors reviewed the performance of Non-Independent Directors and the Board as a whole,
the performance of the Chairman of the Company, taking into account the views of Executive
Directors and Non-Executive Directors and assessed the quality, quantity and timeliness of
flow of information between the Company Management and the Board that is necessary for the
Board to effectively and reasonably perform its duties.
AUDITORS
M/s. Walker Chandiok & Co LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm
Registration No. 001076N/N500013), were appointed as the statutory auditors of the Company
by the shareholders at their 26th Annual General Meeting held on 20th
June, 2022, to hold office from the conclusion of the said Annual General Meeting till the
conclusion of the 31st Annual General Meeting to be held in the year 2027, at
such remuneration as may be mutually agreed between the Board of Directors of the Company
and the said Auditors.
AUDITORS' REPORT AND SECRETARIAL AUDITORS' REPORT
AUDITORS' REPORT
The auditors' report on the financial statements of the Company
which is part of this report does not contain any qualifications, reservations or any
adverse remarks.
SECRETARIAL AUDITORS
M/s. B S S & Associates, practicing Company Secretaries (Firm
Registration No. 3744) have been appointed as Secretarial Auditor of the Company from the
conclusion of the 29th Annual General Meeting of the Company till the
conclusion of the 34th Annual General Meeting to be held in the year 2030. A
resolution seeking shareholders' approval has been included in the notice of the AGM.
SECRETARIAL AUDITORS' REPORT
In accordance with Section 204 (1) of the Companies Act, 2013, the
report furnished by the Secretarial Auditors, who carried out the secretarial audit of the
Company under the said Section is given in the Annexure-3, which form part of this
report is self-explanatory and therefore do not call for any further comments.
The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification,
reservation, or adverse remarks.
SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
Your Company has devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the
provisions of all applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company
Secretaries of India from time to time and that such systems are adequate and operating
effectively.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS
The particulars of loans, guarantees and investments have been
disclosed in the financial statements at appropriate places.
ANNUAL RETURN
Annual Return in the prescribed Form MGT-7 is available on the
Company's website and the link for the same is
https://www.sagarsoft.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ Form_MGT_7.pdf
NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD
Five Board meetings were held during the financial year 2024-25 and the
gap between two consecutive meetings did not exceed one hundred and twenty days. Details
of these meetings of the Board as well as its committees have been given in the Corporate
Governance Report, which forms parts of the Annual Report.
SUB COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
The Board has Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee,
Stakeholders Relationship Committee and Corporate Social Responsibility Committee.
The composition and other details of these committees have been given
in the report on the Corporate Governance which forms part of the Annual Report.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY COMMITTEE
The brief outline of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy
of the Company along with the initiative taken by it are set out in Annexure-4of
this report in the format prescribed in
theCompanies(CorporateSocialResponsibilityPolicy)Rules, 2014. The policy is available on
the website of the Company, https://www.sagarsoft.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/
SSIL_CSR_Policy.pdf
POLICY ON DIRECTORS' APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION AND OTHER
DETAILS
The Company's policy on directors' appointment and
remuneration and other matters provided in Section 178 (3) of the Act have been disclosed
in the Corporate Governance Report.
Under Section 178 (3) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee of the board has adopted a policy for nomination, remuneration and
other related matters for directors and senior management personnel. A gist of the policy
is available in the Corporate Governance Report.
ANNUAL EVALUATION OF THE PERFORMANCE OF THE BOARD, ITS COMMITTEES AND
OF INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORS
The Board of directors have carried out an evaluation of its own
performance and of its committees as well as its individual directors on the basis of
criteria such as composition of the Board & committees, experience & competencies,
performance of specific duties & obligations, contribution at the meetings and
otherwise, independent judgment, governance issues and functioning etc.,
CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS
There is no change in the nature of business of the Company.
DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMOUNT OF THE VALUATION DONE AT THE TIME
OF ONE TIME SETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATION DONE WHILE TAKING LOAN FROM THE BANKS OR
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ALONG WITH THE REASONS THEREOF
The requirement to disclose the details of difference between amount of
the valuation done at the time of onetime settlement and the valuation done while taking
loan from the Banks or Financial Institutions along with the reasons thereof is not
applicable.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS
There were no material changes or commitments between the end of the
financial year and the date of this report.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS
There are no significant and material orders passed by the regulators
or courts or tribunals impacting the going concern status and Company's operations in
future.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The information required under Section 197 of the Act read with Rule 5
(1) and 5 (2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)
Rules, 2014 are given below.
a. The ratio of the remuneration of each director to the median
remuneration of the employees of the Company for the financial year:
Particulars |
Ratio to Median Remuneration |
Non-Executive Directors* |
- |
Executive Directors |
|
Shri. M. Jagadeesh, Managing Director |
7.12 |
Shri. K. Pradeep Kumar Reddy, Executive Director & CFO |
7.12 |
*Non-Executive Directors are not paid any remuneration, other than
sitting fee.
b. The percentage increase in remuneration of each Director, Chief
Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Company Secretary in the financial year:
Director, Chief Executive Officer, Chief
Financial Officer and Company Secretary |
% increase in remuneration
in the financial year |
Shri. S.Sreekanth Reddy |
|
Shri. K.Satish Chander Reddy |
|
Shri.N.Hari Mohan ( up to 23.09.2024) |
|
Smt. Neelima Kaushik |
|
Shri K.Roopesh |
These Directors were not paid
any Remuneration, other than sitting fee. |
Smt. Keerthi Anantha |
|
Shri.K V Ramananda Rao |
|
Shri.V Venkat Ramana |
|
Shri G Janardhan Reddy ( w.e.f. 23.05.2024) |
|
Shri. M.Jagadeesh, Managing Director |
21.62 |
Shri. K.Pradeep Kumar Reddy, Executive Director & CFO. |
21.62 |
Ms. T Sri Sai Manasa, Company Secretary |
10.00 |
c. The percentage increase in the median remuneration of employees in
the financial year: -8.3%
d. The number of permanent employees on the rolls of Company: 168
e. Average percentage increase already made in the salaries of
employees other than the managerial personnel in the last financial year and its
comparison with the percentile increase in the managerial remuneration and justification
thereof and point out if there are any exceptional circumstances for increase in the
managerial remuneration:
The average annual increase was around 10% for personnel other than
managerial personnel.
Increase in the managerial remuneration for the year was 21.62%.The
managerial remuneration is as per the approval accorded by the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee of the Board and Shareholders.
f. Affirmation that the remuneration is as per the remuneration policy
of the Company:
The Company affirms that the remuneration is as per the remuneration
policy of the Company.
There are no employees drawing remuneration in excess of the limits set
out in the Rule 5 (2) and (3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014.
VIGIL MECHANISM
The Company has formulated a Whistle Blower Policy to provide Vigil
Mechanism for directors and employees of the Company to report genuine concerns. The
provisions of this policy are in line with the provisions of the Section 177 (9) of the
Act and Regulation 22 of Listing Regulations and the said policy is available on the
company's website at https://www.sagarsoft.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/
SSIL-Whistle-Blower-Policy.pdf
DEPOSITS FROM PUBLIC
The Company has not accepted any deposits from public during the year.
INSURANCE
All the properties of the Company have been adequately insured.
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
Industrial relations continued to be cordial throughout the year under
review.
REPORT ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
In accordance with Regulation 34 read with Schedule V(C) of Listing
Regulations, the Report on Corporate Governance is given as part of this report.
COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE
A certificate as stipulated under Schedule V (E) of the Listing
Regulations from the Practicing Company Secretary regarding compliance with the conditions
of Corporate Governance is attached to this Report along with a report on Corporate
Governance.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL AND ITS ADEQUACY
Your Company has put in place adequate internal financial controls with
reference to the financial statements. The Internal Audit of the Company is regularly
carried out by an external firm of chartered accountants to review the internal control
systems and processes. The Internal Audit Reports along with recommendations contained
therein and their implementations are periodically reviewed by Audit Committee of the
Board.
Their implementations are periodically reviewed by Audit Committee of
the Board.
REPORTING OF FRAUDS BY AUDITORS
During the year, there were no instances of frauds reported by the
Statutory Auditors under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Rules
made there under.
MAINTENANCE OF COST RECORDS
The Central Government has not prescribed the maintenance of cost
records under Section 148 of the Act, for any of the services rendered by the Company.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
Information with respect to conservation of energy, technology
absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo pursuant to Section 134(3)(m) of the
Companies Act, 2013 read with rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014:
(A) Conservation of Energy
The Company makes conscious efforts to reduce its energy consumption
though its nature of operations are not energy intensive. Some of the measures undertaken
by the Company on a continuous basis during the year are stated below: (i) Steps taken or
impact on conservation of energy:
i. Rationalization of usage of electrical equipments
air-conditioning system, office illumination, desktops.
ii. Regular monitoring of temperature inside the buildings and
controlling the air-conditioning System.
(ii) Steps taken for utilizing alternate sources of energy: Usage of
energy efficient illumination fixtures.
(iii) Capital investment on energy conservation equipments: Nil
(B) Technology absorption, Adoption and Innovation
: Nil
(C) Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo :
Details of foreign exchange earnings and outgo as per the Companies
Act, 2013, are given below.
(Rs.in lakhs)
Foreign Exchange Earning and Outgo |
2024-25 |
2023-24 |
Foreign Exchange inflow |
6214.45 |
4,758.63 |
Foreign Exchange outflow |
1.44 |
8.30 |
DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
The Company takes proactive measures in the development and
implementation of a Risk Management Policy with due consideration of the elements of risks
which, in the opinion of the Board, may threaten the very existence of the Company's
business being;
(i) Financial;
(ii) Legal and regulatory; (iii) Operating and (iv) Commercial risks.
OTHER DISCLOSURES
Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in
respect of the following items, during the period under review:
a. There was no issue of equity shares with differential voting rights
as to dividend, voting or otherwise etc.
b. There was no issue of shares (including sweat equity shares) to the
employees of the Company under any Scheme.
c. No application has been admitted against the Company under the
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
d. There was no instance of one time settlement with any bank or
financial institution.
e. Neither the Managing Director nor the Whole-time Director of the
Company received any remuneration or commission from any of the subsidiary companies.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
Statements in these reports describing Company's projections
statements, expectations and hopes are forward looking. Though, these expectations etc.,
are based on reasonable assumption, the actual results might differ.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors wish to place on record their appreciation of the
valuable co-operation extended to the Company by all the Investors, Clients / Customers,
Vendors, Bankers, Regulatory and Government Authorities and Business associates for their
continues support and cooperation extended to the Company. Your Board also takes this
opportunity to place on record its appreciation of the contributions made by its employees
at all levels and last but not least, of the continued confidence reposed by you in the
Management.
|
For and on behalf of the Board |
|
S.Sreekanth Reddy |
Place: Hyderabad |
Chairman |
Date: May 14, 2025 |
(DIN: 00123889) |