Dear Shareholders,
Your Directors have pleasure in presenting the 27th Annual
Report together with the Audited Financial Statements of KSS Limited for the year ended
March 31st, 2022.
1. Summarized Financial Highlights
Particulars |
Standalone |
|
Consolidated |
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2021-22 |
2020-21 |
2021-22 |
2020-21 |
Revenue from operations & other operating
income |
- |
47.31 |
498.52 |
361.08 |
Profit/ (Loss) Before taxation &
Exceptional Items |
(239.23) |
(122.70) |
(925.91) |
(1337.06) |
Add: Exceptional Items |
(3067.99) |
- |
(3118.73) |
- |
Profit/ (Loss) before Tax |
(3307.22) |
(122.70) |
(4044.64) |
(1337.06) |
Less: Tax expenses |
- |
(1.98) |
- |
27.32 |
Profit/ (Loss) after Taxation |
(3307.22) |
(120.72) |
(4044.64) |
(1364.38) |
Other comprehensive Income |
- |
- |
- |
(22.68) |
Total Comprehensive Income for the Period |
(3307.22) |
(120.72) |
(4044.64) |
(1341.70) |
Balance brought forward from the previous year |
(21,367.97) |
(21,247.25) |
(29,235.86) |
(27,921.50) |
Balance carried forward to next year |
(24,675.19) |
(21,367.97) |
(33,280.5) |
(29,235.86) |
2. COVID-19 Impact:
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the cinema exhibition sector continued to
be either under complete or partial lockdown or operated under numerous restrictions,
which adversely impacted the cinema exhibition industry and consequently the business
activities of the Company were affected during the year under review. July 2021 onwards,
various State Governments started easing the lockdown norms, which allowed the cinema
exhibition sector to resume operations, slowly and gradually, while assigning topmost
priority to guest health and safety. Subsequently, the industry started witnessing a
healthy availability of fresh content in the form of new movies in Hindi, English and
other regional languages, which led to a significant recovery and an improved financial
performance towards the end of the financial year. The Company has implemented various
measures to ensure complete safety of its employees as well as customers, details of which
are provided under the Management Discussion and Analysis Report forming part of this
Annual Report.
3. Highlights of the Performance of Company and its
Subsidiaries:
On standalone basis total revenue of the Company stood at Rs. Nil
during the period under review as compared to the total revenue of Rs. 47.31 Lacs in the
previous financial year. The post tax profit / (loss) for the financial year 2021-22 and
2020-21 is Rs. (3307.22) and Rs.(120.72) Lacs respectively.
The Company has Four (4) Subsidiaries as on date, the financial
highlights of the said subsidiaries are as follows:
a) K Sera Sera Digital Cinema Limited The total revenue of the Company
stood at Rs. 206.39 Lakhs during the period under review as compared to the total revenue
of Rs. 68.58 Lakhs in the previous financial year. The post tax profit for the financial
year 2021-22 and 2020-21is Rs. (626.16) Lakhs and Rs. 786.85 Lakhs respectively.
b) K Sera SeraMiniplex Limited- The total revenue of the Company stood
at Rs. 275Lakhs during the period under review as compared to the total revenue of Rs.
17.76 Lakhs in the previous financial year. The post tax profit / (loss) for the financial
year 2021-22 and 2020-21is Rs. (102.56) lakhs and Rs. (114.95)Lakhs respectively.
c) Birla Jewels Limited The total revenue of the Company stood at Rs.
10.59 Lakhs during the period under review as compared to the total revenue of Rs. 92.20
Lakhs in the previous financial year. The post tax profit for the financial year 2021-22
and 2020-21Rs. (2.06)LakhsandRs. (10.19) Lakhs respectively
d) Birla Gold and Precious Metals Limited The total revenue of the
Company stood at Rs.6.50Lacs during the period under review as compared to the total
revenue of Rs. 21.93 Lacs in the previous financial year. The post tax profit for the
financial year 2021-22 and 2020-21 is Rs.(6.40) Lacs and Rs.10.62 Lacs respectively
Considering the performance of the above mentioned subsidiaries during
the financial year ended 31st March 2022, the total revenue on a consolidated basis was
Rs. 498.52 Lakhs as compared to the total revenue of Rs. 361.08 Lakhs in the previous
financial year. The Company has incurred post tax profit/(loss) of Rs. (4044.64)Lakhs in
the financial year 2021-22 as compared to the post tax profit/(loss) of Rs. (1341.70)Lakhs
in the previous financial year.
3. Transfer to reserves;
No amount is being transferred to the reserves during the Financial
Year 2021-22.
4. Dividend:
The Board of Directors do not recommend any dividend for the year ended
March 31st, 2022
5. Management Discussion And Analysis Report:
The Management Discussion and Analysis of financial condition,
including the results of operations of the Company for the year under review as required
under Regulation 34 (3) read with Schedule V of the SEBI (Listing Obligation and
Disclosure Requirement) Regulations, 2015, is provided as a separate section forming part
of the Annual Report.
6. Consolidated Financial Statements
The audited consolidated financial statement of the Company prepared in
accordance with applicable Accounting Standards specified under Section 133 of the
Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is provided
in the Annual Report.
7. Subsidiaries:
The Company has following subsidiaries: ? K Sera Sera Digital Cinema
Limited - India ? K Sera SeraMiniplex Limited- India ? Birla Gold and Precious Metals
Limited- India ? Birla Jewels Limited India
The Company has following step-down subsidiaries: ? KSS E -Commerce
Technology Private Limited -India (Formerly Known as KSS Speed Technology Private Limited)
The Company's Policy for determining material subsidiaries is
available on the Company's website at www.kserasera.com under Investor
Relations>Code of conduct> Policy on Determination of Material Subsidiary(ies).
The financial statements of all the subsidiary companies as on March
31st, 2022, forms part of consolidated financial statements in compliance with Section 129
and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013 and the same are
prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards. The financial statements,
both standalone and consolidated, are prepared in accordance with applicable accounting
standards and as per Schedule III of the Companies Act, 2013 and applicable rules thereto.
A detailed statement containing the salient features of the financial
statement of each of the subsidiary companies as on March 31st, 2022 is annexed herewith
as Annexure I (AOC 1) and forms part of this Report.
8. Directors Responsibility Statement :
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, Directors of
your Company hereby state and confirm that: a. in the preparation of the annual accounts
for the year ended March 31st, 2022, the applicable accounting standards have been
followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures; b. they have
selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and
estimates that are 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 statement of profit
and loss and cash flow of the Company for the same period; c. proper and sufficient care
has been taken 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; d. the annual accounts have been
prepared on a going concern basis; e. they have laid down internal financial controls in
the company that are adequate and were operating effectively. f. they have devised proper
systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and these are
adequate and are operating effectively
9. Corporate Social Responsibility
The provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 regarding Corporate Social
Responsibility are not attracted to the Company yet.
10. Insurance:
The Company's property, equipment's and stocks are adequately
insured against major risks after taking into account all the relevant factors.
11. Internal Control Systems and their Adequacy
The Company has in place adequate internal controls commensurate with
the size, scale and complexity of its operations. To maintain its objectivity and
independence, the Internal Auditors submits report to the Chairman of the Audit Committee
of the Board. Internal Auditors monitor and evaluate the efficacy and adequacy of internal
control system in the Company, its compliance with operating systems, accounting
procedures and policies at all locations of the Company and its subsidiaries.
Based on the report of Internal Auditors, process owners undertake
corrective action in their respective areas and thereby strengthen the controls.
Significant audit observations and corrective actions thereon are presented to the Audit
Committee of the Board.
Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
1. In accordance with the Section 152 and other applicable provisions,
if any, of the Act read with Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules,
2014 and Articles of
Association of the Company, Mr. Satish Ramswroop Panchariya(DIN
:00042934)retires from office byrotation, and being eligible, offers himself for
re-appointment at the forthcoming AGM of theCompany.
The brief resume of Satish Ramswroop Panchariya(DIN :00042934 )as
required, inter-alia, in terms of Regulation 36 ofthe Listing Regulations and the required
proposal for re-appointment of the above Director isincluded in the Notice of the ensuing
AGM. pursuant to the provisions of the Act.
Mrs Monika Meena,(DIN:09287831)was appointed as an independent director
on 14.08.2021 whereas Jaysahree Vilas Gangurde (DIN no:05136384) resigned w.e.f 13.08.2021
as an independent director
Declaration by Independent Director(s)
All Independent Directors have given declarations that they meet the
criteria of independence as laid down under section 149 (6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and
Regulation 16 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Board Evaluation
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8
(4) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 17 of SEBI (Listing Obligations
and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 the Board has carried out an annual
performance evaluation of the directors individually as well as the evaluation of the
working of its Committees including the Chairman of the Board.
The Board's performance for the current year was assessed on the
basis of participation of directors, quality of information provided/available, quality of
discussion and contribution etc. A structured questionnaire was prepared after taking into
consideration inputs received from the Directors, covering the aforesaid aspects of the
Board's functioning. The overall performance of the Board and Committee's of the
Board was found satisfactory.
The overall performance of Chairman, Executive Directors and the
Non-executive Directors of the Company is satisfactory. The review of performance was
based on the criteria of performance, knowledge, analysis, quality of decision making etc.
Familiarisationprogramme for Independent Directors
The FamiliarisationProgramme is formulated with the aim to make the
Independent Directors of KSS Limited aware about their role, responsibilities and
liabilities in the Company and to learn about the nature of the industry in which the
company operates business model of the Company, etc. The policy on Company's
familiarization programme for Independent Director has been uploaded on the website of the
Company at www.kserasera.com under Investor Relations> Code of
Conduct>Familiarization Programme for Independent Directors.
Nomination and Remuneration Policy
The Board has on the recommendation of the Nomination &
Remuneration Committee framed a policy for selection and appointment of Directors, Key
Managerial Personnel, Senior Management and their remuneration. The summary of
Remuneration Policy is stated in the Corporate Governance Report.
12. Auditors & Auditors' Report
Statutory Auditor
At 26th Annual General Meeting held on 27TH
December ,2021 Members had appointed M/s. Amit Rama Kant, Chartered Accountants, (Firm
registeration no 009184C)as a Statutory Auditors of the Company for a period of five (5)
consecutive years from the conclusion of 26th Annual General Meeting holds till
the conclusion of the 31ST Annual General Meeting of the corporation to be held
in the year 2026
The Auditors' Report on standalone and consolidated financial
statements forms part of the Annual Report. The Auditors' Report
containqualifications, reservations, adverse remarks. Notes to the Financial Statements
are self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments. The Statutory Auditors of
the Company have not reported any fraud as specified under the second proviso of Section
143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 (including any statutory modification(s) or
re-enactment for the time being in force).
Internal Auditor:
During the year under review Mr. Brijesh Yadav (Membership No. 168315)
Chartered Accountant is appointed as internal auditor of the company to conduct the
internal audit of the company for the financial year 2021-22 .However he has resigned from
the post of internal auditor w.ef 14thOctober,2021.The board is in process of
appointment of new internal auditor for the financial year 2021-22.
Secretarial Auditor:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013
and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the
Board had appointed M/s Vishal N. Maseta, Company Secretaries, to undertake the
Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financial year 2021-22. The Secretarial Audit
Report is annexed herewith marked as Annexure II (Form MR-3) to this Report. The
Secretarial Audit Report contain qualification, remark.
13. Disclosures
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee as on March 31st, 2022 comprises of the members
namely, Mr. Bhargav Ahir(Chairman, Non-Executive Independent Director), Mr. Sandip Joshi
(Non Executive Independent Director) and Mrs. Monika Meena (Non-Executive Additional
Independent Director). The Audit Committee played an important role during the year. It
coordinated with the Statutory Auditors, Internal Auditors and other key personnel of the
Company and has rendered guidance in the areas of internal audit and control, finance and
accounts. All the recommendations made by the Audit Committee were accepted by the Board.
Four (4) meetings of the Audit Committee were held during the year.
Stakeholders' Relationship Committee
The Stakeholders' Relationship Committee as on March 31st, 2022
comprises of the members namely, Mr. Bhargav Ahir(Chairman, Non-Executive Independent
Director), Mr. Sandip Joshi (Non Executive Independent Director) and Mrs. Monika Meena
(Non-Executive Additional Independent Director). With the compulsory dematerialization of
the Company's shares and electronic mode of transfers, postal dispatches which led to
usual complaints, have been minimized. At the year end, 97.35% of the total shares were
dematerialized with no unresolved pending investor grievances and intimation for
compulsory dematerialization of shares (as per SEBI Circular) is also given to the
physical shareholders of the Company.
Three (3) meetings of the Stakeholders' Relationship Committee
were held during the year.
Nomination & Remuneration Committee
The Nomination & Remuneration Committee as on March 31st, 2022
comprises of the members namely, Mr. Bhargav Ahir(Chairman, Non-Executive Independent
Director), Mr. Sandip Joshi (Non Executive Independent Director) and Mrs. Monika Meena
(Non-Executive Additional Independent Director). The purpose of the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee is to recommends to the Board the suitability of candidates for
appointment as Key Managerial Personnel, Directors and the remuneration packages payable
to them and other employees. Three (3) meetings of the Nomination & Remuneration
Committee were held during the year
Vigil Mechanism / Whistle Blower Policy
In pursuant to the provisions of section 177(9) & (10) of the
Companies Act, 2013, a Vigil Mechanism for directors and employees to report genuine
concerns has been established. The Vigil Mechanism Policy has been uploaded on the website
of the Company at www.kserasera.com under Investor Relations> Code of Conduct>Vigil
Mechanism Policy
Meetings of Board
The Board of Directors duly met 04 times during the financial year from
April 01st,2021 to March 31st, 2022. The dates on which meetings were held are
as follows:
1. 30.06.2021 2. 13.08.2021 3. 15.11.2021 4. 29.11.2021 5.
14.02.2022
Particulars of Loans, Investments, Guarantees by the Company
The detailed particulars of loans, guarantees and investments
made/given by the Company in the year 2021 -2022 as per Section 186 of the Companies Act,
2013 and Schedule V of the SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirement)
Regulations, 2015 is stated in the Notes to Account which forms part of this Annual
Report.
Particulars of Contracts or Arrangements with Related Parties
None of the transactions with related parties falls under the scope of
Section 188 (1) of the Companies Act, 2013. 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 III in Form AOC-2 and the same forms
part of this report.
Public Deposits
During the period under review of our Company has not accepted any
Public Deposits falling within the purview of section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013. As
such, no amount on account of principal or interests on public deposits was outstanding as
on March 31st, 2022.
Policy on Related Party Transactions:
The Board of Directors of the Company has, on the recommendation of the
Audit Committee, adopted a policy to regulate transactions between the Company and its
Related Parties, in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act 2013,
the Rules there under and the Regulation 23 of SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure
Requirement) Regulations, 2015.
This Policy was considered and approved by the Board has been uploaded
on the website of the Company at www.kserasera.com under Investor Relations> Code of
Conduct>Policy on Related party Transaction.
Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment at Workplace
Your Company strongly believes in providing a safe and harassment-free
workplace for each and every individual working for the Company through various
interventions and practices. It is the continuous effort of the Management of the Company
to create and provide an environment to all its employees that is free from discrimination
and harassment, including sexual harassment Company has Sexual Harassment Policy in place
and available on Company's website. During the year under review, there were no
complaints from any of the employee
15. Extract of Annual Return
The details forming part of the extract of the Annual Return in Form
MGT-9 is annexed herewith as Annexure-IV.
16. Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange
The provisions of Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013,
relating to conservation of energy and technology absorption are not applicable to the
Company. However, the Company has been continuously and extensively using technology in
its operations.
There were no foreign exchange earnings and foreign exchange outgo
during the year and in previous year.
17. Particulars of Employees and Directors
The information required pursuant to Section 197 read with Rule, 5 of
the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014
(including any re-enactment/modification thereof) in respect of employees of the Company
is as follows:
During the period under review the company had two Executive Director,
one Non Executive Non Independent Director and Four Non Executive Independent Director and
they were not paid any remuneration except executive directors etc. Further, no sitting
fees has been paid to any director during the year.
The particulars of the employees who are covered by the provisions
contained in Rule 5(2) and rule 5(3) of Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of
Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are:
a. Employed throughout the year - |
Nil |
b. Employed for part of the year - |
Nil |
The remuneration paid to all Key Management Personnel was in accordance
with remuneration policy adopted by the company.
The information required pursuant to section 197(12) read with rule 5
of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 in
respect to remuneration to the Whole time directors and Key managerial Personnel, is
prepared separately forming part of this report.
Having regard to the first proviso of section 136 (1) of the Companies
Act, 2013, the Annual Report is being sent to the members of the Company excluding the
aforesaid information. However the said information is available for inspection at the
Registered Office of the Company before 21 days of the ensuing Annual General Meeting
during business hours on working days.
18. Details of significant and material orders passed by the regulators
or courts or tribunals Simpacting the going concern status and Company's operations
in future
The Company has received demand notice raised by SEBI in May, 2018 of
Rs. 1,000,000/- under SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations,
2011 and SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 1992. Whereas the Company had
filed appeal before the SAT and the matter is sub judice.The matter has been decided by
honourable securities appellate tribunal vide order dated 28.09.2021 and has reduced the
penalty to Rs.4,00,000/- (Rupees Four Lakhs Only).
The company has received Order from Custom department for outstanding
demand of Rs. 7,34,06,278 under section 142 of customs Act 1962 in the FY 2015-16.Whereas
the company had filed appel before CESTAT and interim relief/stay has been granted to the
company
The company has received impugned order from Securities and exchange
Board of india as on January 25,2021under GDR issue for imposing the penalty of Rs
12,00,00,000 (Rupees 12 crore only for violation of provision of SEBI act and PFUTP
Regulations ((Prohibition of Fraudulent and Unfair Trade Practices relating to Securities
Market) Regulations, 2003)
19. Share Capital
The paid up Equity Share Capital as on March 31, 2022 is Rs.
2,135,875,070/-.The Company had allotted 56,48,873 equity shares (pursuant to subdivision
5,64,88,730 equity shares of Re.1/- each) of face value of Rs. 10/- each at the rate of
Rs. 14.16/- per share on preferential basis pursuant to the conversion of Optionally
Convertible Redeemable Bonds (OCRBs) as on November 14, 2014. However the listing
permission from the NSE and BSE for the aforesaid issue of equity shares is awaited.
20. Unclaimed Shares
During the last financial year the Company had transferred 4,340
unclaimed equity shares of Re. 1/- each to the Demat Suspense Account belonging to 3
shareholders on November 07, 2015. The said amount is lying at the end of the year as none
of the shareholders approached for transfer of shares from suspense account during the
year. Company is holding these shares in a Demat Suspense Account' with DP-
Nirmal Bang Sec. Private Limited on behalf of the allottees of these shares.
The voting rights in respect of these shares would remain frozen till
the rightful owner claims it as per the procedure laid down under the SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
21. Corporate Governance and Shareholders Information:
Your Company has taken adequate steps to adhere to all the stipulations
laid down in SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. A
report on Corporate Governance is included as a part of this Annual report. Certificate
from the Practicing Company Secretary, confirming the compliance with the conditions of
Corporate Governance as stipulated under SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is included as a part of this report.
22. Secretarial Standards:
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India had revised the
Secretarial Standards on Meetings of the Board of Directors (SS-1) and Secretarial
Standards on General Meetings (SS-2) with effect from 1st October, 2017. The
Company is in compliance with the revised secretarial standards to the extent applicable.
23. Listing with Stock Exchanges:
The Company confirms has not paid the Annual Listing Fees for the
financial year 2021-22 to NSE and BSE where the Company's shares are listed. However
Pursuant to the provisions of Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD/CIR/P/2020/12 dated January 22,
2020 (erstwhile Circular no. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD/CIR/P/2018/77 dated May 3, 2018) issued by
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) with respect to Standard Operating Procedure
(SOP) for suspension and revocation of equity shares of listed entities for non-compliance
with provisions of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015, Trading in securities of company was suspended w.e.f November 27, 2020 on account of
non-compliance with Regulation 76 of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations,
2018 for two consecutive quarters i.e., March 2020 & June 2020 due to shutdown of
offices and impact of covid-19 However the company has complied thereafter and till date
all the compliances have been complied .The matter of revocation of suspension of trading
in securities is going on and company has taken appropriate measures & procedure to
Revoke the suspension of trading with both the Exchanges.
24. Appreciation and Acknowledgements:
Your Directors wish to place on record their appreciation and sincere
gratitude to the various Departments of the Central and State Government, Company's
Bankers, clients, media and business constituents for their valuable assistance and
support. The Directors also acknowledge the continued support received from investors and
shareholders and the confidence reposed by them. The Directors place on record their
appreciation for the sincere and dedicated services rendered by all the employees of the
Company at all levels.
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For and on behalf of Board of directors |
Place: Mumbai |
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KSS Limited |
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Date: 30.05.2022 |
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Satish Panchariya |
HarsUpadhyay |
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Executive Chairman & Director |
Director |
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DIN: 00042934 |
DIN: 07263779 |