Dear Members,
Your directors are pleased to present the 40th Annual Report
on the business and operations of SIS Limited ("the Company") together with the
audited financial statements (standalone and consolidated) for the financial year ended
March 31,2024.
Financial Highlights
The financial performance of the Company for the year ended March
31,2024 is summarized below:
Amounts in ' million except share data
|
Standalone |
Consolidated |
|
2023-24
"FY24" |
2022-23
"FY23" |
2023-24
"FY24" |
2022-23
"FY23" |
Net Revenue |
45,413 |
39,849 |
1,22,614 |
1,13,458 |
Revenue Growth % |
14.0 |
20.1 |
8.1 |
12.8 |
Earnings before financial
charges, depreciation and amortization, and taxes (EBITDA) |
2,670 |
1,870 |
5,845 |
4,916 |
Depreciation and
Amortization |
737 |
543 |
1,664 |
1,347 |
Financial charges |
877 |
670 |
1,482 |
1,149 |
Others (Other income and
effect of business combination) |
840 |
692 |
427 |
327 |
Share of Profit / (Loss
from Associates) |
- |
- |
249 |
102 |
Reported Earnings/Profit
Before Tax (PBT) |
1,896 |
1,349 |
3,375 |
2,849 |
Tax Expenses |
25 |
(552) |
819 |
(616) |
Operating PAT |
1,871 |
1,901 |
2,556 |
3,465 |
Add / (Less): Exceptional
Items* |
- |
- |
656 |
- |
Reported Net Earnings/PAT |
1,871 |
1,901 |
1,900 |
3,465 |
On a standalone basis, the Company's revenues, at ' 45,413 Million
during the year under review, increased by 14%, EBITDA at ' 2,670 Million increased by 43%
and, profit after tax at ' 1,871 Million decreased by 2%, as compared to the previous
year.
On a consolidated basis, during the year under review, the Group's
revenues at ' 1,22,614 Million increased by 8%, EBITDA at ' 5,845 Million increased by
19%, and, profit after tax at ' 1,900 Million decreased by 45%, as compared to the
previous year.
*During the year, an impairment charge of' 656 Million is recognized
for our investment in Singapore security business, Henderson.
During the year, there has been no change in the nature of the business
of your Company.
Significant Developments Buyback of Equity Shares
The Company successfully completed its buyback, amounting to ' 900
million comprising of 16,36,363 equity shares of face value of ' 5/- each, at a price of '
550 per share through the tender offer route. The buyback offer size represented 1.12% of
the total paid-up equity share capital of the Company as of November 24, 2023. The total
outflow of funds including taxes was ' 1,120.9 million.
The Buyback was undertaken to optimise returns to shareholders and
enhance overall shareholders' value.
During the buyback acceptance period, the eligible shareholders
submitted valid bids, resulting in a subscription of 7.17 times the maximum number of
shares proposed to be bought back. The settlement of bids and the payment of the buyback
consideration was made on January 1, 2024, and the shares were extinguished on January 5,
2024.
Operations and Business Performance
The standalone business, which includes manned guarding and electronic
security solutions, achieved a healthy growth of 14.0% in revenue in FY24 despite multiple
economic variations. The business reported an EBITDA ' 2,670 Million at a Margin of 5.9%
for FY24 up from ' 1,870 Million at 4.7% EBITDA Margins % for FY23, an improvement of 1.2%
in EBITDA Margin %.
Despite a challenging business environment, FY24 has been a landmark
year as the annual revenue crossed ' 122,600 Million. All the business segments have
reported healthy revenue growth of 8.1% during the year with an EBITDA margin of 4.8%. The
Security Solutions - India segment was ahead of the pack with 11.5% revenue
Our electronic security business segment won significant orders from
leading PSUs and private banks leading to an increase in our solution sales revenue. In
the evolving security landscape, customers have been demanding ManTech solutions wherein
security guards are coupled with and supported by technological solutions to provide a
superior and more efficient outcome for the clients.
Some of the noticeable solutions this year includes, developing mobile
based app - Guard Tour System (a first in the industry) for patrolling, live reporting,
report observations and incidences. Also, we are developing Integrated ManTech Security
Solutions for the Mining & Industrial segments with multiple technologies including AI
& tethered drones.
2. Alarm Monitoring and Response: We provide advanced level of security
by seamlessly integrating an AI-enabled monitoring platform with trained response officers
to individual homes, small business establishment, retail chains, bank branches, ATMs,
Offices, and commercial establishments and operate this business under the VProtect brand.
During FY24, we continued to aggressively expand our presence in the B2B space and won
contracts in the BFSI segment and also built a sustainable partner network across regions
for service management.
We have clearly established our capability of providing monitoring and
response services to customer locations and sites pan-India and the number of sites
secured by us, reached over 23,000 connections as of March 2024. We are confident of
strengthening our presence further in this space with the BFSI and Logistics sector
constantly looking at innovative solutions to help their security needs.
Security Solutions - International
The Group provides security services internationally through its
subsidiaries in Australia, Singapore, and New Zealand. In Australia, we operate through
MSS Security Pty Ltd and Southern Cross Protection Pty Ltd, in New Zealand through
Platform4Group Limited ("P4G") and in Singapore through Henderson Group. The
Security Solutions - International segment business has recorded its highest ever annual
revenue at INR 50,690 Million.
Our Security Solutions - International business continued to
demonstrate strong growth and maintained its No. 1 position in the Australian market.
Labour shortages across international geographies continued to have an impact on the
costs. We continue to hold a leadership position in pure play security & safety
services in the APAC region focusing on regulated markets and generating consistent
profitable growth.
The segment continues to demonstrate strong growth. For FY24 the
Security Solutions - International segment recorded a significant number of new order
wins. We
growth. Facility Management Solutions achieved a revenue growth of
10.1% followed by Security Solutions
- International (4.0%) and Cash Logistics Solutions (16.7%).
Security Solutions - India
The Group provides security solutions in India through parent company
and its subsidiaries, SLV Security Services Pvt Ltd., Uniq Security Solutions Pvt Ltd,
Tech SIS Ltd and SIS Alarm Monitoring and Response Services Pvt Ltd.
SIS continues to be the largest security service company in India. The
superior service provided to its clients has reinforced this leadership position.
The Security Solutions - India segment recorded its highest ever annual
revenue at ' 51,585 Million, a growth of 11.5% over FY23 revenue primarily
due to several significant wins in segments viz., financial, manufacturing,
transportation, education, energy, retail, healthcare, real estate, and IT.
There were significant minimum wage revisions in some states like Goa
(~27.0% increase), Madhya Pradesh (~26.0% increase), Delhi (~18.0% increase) and there
were revisions in central minimum wages as well. New order wins and minimum wage revisions
had a positive impact on both our revenue & EBITDA and improved employee retention and
manpower availability. As a result, FY24 EBITDA margins for the segment increased from
4.6% at ' 2,119 Million in FY23 to 5.7% at ' 2,918 Million in
FY24.
FY24 saw an overall improvement in Security Solutions
- India margins as business growth normalized with the economy bouncing
back post pandemic. The results illustrate the predictability and robustness of our
business model, as an essential service business, which continues to grow at a healthy
rate. We continue to invest in inhouse technology and derive significant operational
improvements by leveraging technology-based solutions leading to an improvement in
productivity which also contributed to improvement in operating margins for FY24.
In FY24 we witnessed reasonable organic growth in the Security
Solutions - India business indicating the strength of the SIS sales engine which continues
to leverage and capitalize on the growth of the economy in India.
The number of employees employed by the business segment in India as on
March 31,2024 was 1,85,072.
We continue to focus and invest in our capabilities in electronic
security services in which we operate two businesses.
1. ManTech - Our electronic security business recorded a revenue of '
500 Million for FY24. We continue to sell and provide technology-based security solutions
to our customers to complement manpower deployment and providing customized solutions.
of ' 342 Million from One SIS program, a revenue growth
of 109%, and broke-even on a monthly basis within 20 months of operations. One SIS
operates at 119 client sites with 55 billing staff. ~65% of its revenue is from the
Western and Southern regions. One SIS services corporate, coworking, BFSI and residential
clients among others.
SMC is focused on tech-enabled integrated FM solutions. It achieved
revenue of INR 6,621 Million, y-o-y growth of 8%, and an EBITDA of INR 321 Million at 4.8%
EBITDA Margin. SMC operates through 30 branches, at ~1,600 customer sites, with a
workforce of ~27,000. SMC services clients across healthcare, commercial spaces,
government, manufacturing, retail, BFSI and education sectors. Some of its prestigious
clients include, Manipal Hospital, Apollo Hospitals, Indira IVF, Tata Motors, Jindal
Steel, among others. SMC offers various technology solutions including iPorter (Uberizing
hospital operations), I-QMS (Intelligent Quality Management System) and CMMS (Computerized
Maintenance Management System).
Our Pest control business Terminix SIS continues to secure large
contracts including units of SATS Food Solutions, Hyatt Hotels, Taj Hotels, ITC.
We see an increasing trend of large customers looking to consolidate
their service providers to achieve cost savings and be more compliant, which is favorable
for organized players like SIS and our integrated business service solutions offering One
SIS. The use of technology in service delivery is increasing with increasing interest from
customers in more mechanized and advanced facility management solutions.
The consolidated EBITDA of the Facility Management Solutions segment
grew by 5.8% from ' 818 Million in FY23 to ' 865 Million in
FY24.
Cash Logistics (a joint venture with Prosegur)
The Cash Logistics Solutions business is a joint venture with Prosegur,
a global leader in cash solutions. Services offered by the Company under this segment are
Safe keeping and vault-related solutions, ATM related solutions, Cash-in-transit, Doorstep
banking, Cash pickup and delivery, bullion management and customized cash processing and
deposit solutions. The business has been focused on bank outsourcing solutions.
FY24 has been a record year with robust growth for the Cash Logistics
Solutions business. India's high GDP growth rate and cash in circulation, at an
all-time high (growing at a 2016-2024 CAGR of 20.8%) are the key drivers for growth of the
cash logistics industry.
The business has transformed into a Bank Outsourcing and Support
Solutions provider and not merely a provider of Cash Logistics Solutions. Moving beyond
the ATM business to focus on services like currency chest management, cash processing etc.
will enable the
acquired key contracts in the segments viz., retail, logistics, real
estate, technology, hospitality, and education.
On a consolidated basis, the Security Solutions - International
segment, recorded revenues of AUD 932 Million during FY24 against AUD 886 Million in FY23.
We continue to be No.1 in Australia with over 20% market share.
Segments which were most impacted by the pandemic viz., Aviation, Universities &
Special events (such as NZ Cricket, FIFA Women's World Cup among others) started
ramping up and rapidly returning to pre covid levels.
In New Zealand, P4G continued to build on its market position and
client base and enhanced its market share and service portfolio.
The FY24 EBITDA for the segment was AUD 38 Million (4.1% of revenues)
against AUD 36 Million (4.1% of revenues) for FY23. Inspite of the winding down of special
COVID related contracts and labour shortages, the business managed to improve its
operating margins and at the same time also successfully passed on record wage increases
in its pricing with customers.
Facility Management Solutions
The Group's Facility Management Solutions business comprises:
i. SMC Integrated Facility Management Solutions Limited
("SMC"), Dusters Total Solutions Services Private Limited and Rare Hospitality
& Services Private Limited in the business of housekeeping and cleaning services.
ii. Terminix SIS India Private Limited ("Terminix SIS"), in
the pest control business; and
iii. Adis Enterprises Private Limited, specializing in Operations &
Maintenance in the Pharmaceutical vertical.
The Facility Management Solutions business continues to be a high
growth vertical in the group's portfolio and is currently the No. 1 facility
management provider in India. The business recorded its highest ever annual revenues at '
20,921 Million in FY24, up from 18,998 Million in FY23, a robust growth of 10.1%.
The revenue growth is largely driven by key business segments like
Healthcare, Manufacturing, Warehousing and Property Management & Educational
institutions.
The One SIS programme, which aims to provide integrated solutions
comprising security services, facility management, pest control and other allied services
to the clients, under a common contractual arrangement is spearheaded primarily by the FM
business. One SIS operates in 29 states / UTs across the country including J&K and
Andaman. During FY24, we achieved a revenue
business to become a formidable industry participant. These lines of
services also offer higher margins.
While quarterly revenue run rate has almost doubled in the last three
years, EBITDA has quadrupled, with Q4 FY24 EBITDA at ' 296 Million, a 21.9%
growth over the previous year and 9.7% increase over the previous quarter, illustrating
the quality of revenue growth and execution excellence with international best practices.
FY24 revenue was at ' 6,338 Million, a growth of 16.7% over FY23 and FY24
EBITDA was ' 1,057 Million, a growth of 23.3% over FY23.
The business achieved superior profitability in FY24 with a PAT of '
503 Million, a growth of ~149% over FY23.
We are at the forefront of industry innovation, with only about 20% of
our business stemming from the traditional ATM business. The QR code based DSB pick-up
along with Green DSB solution is being rolled out to more banks. Other innovative
solutions such as bullion management, man behind the counter (PEGE), value cargo, Cash
today, and Cash Process Outsourcing (CPO) are continuously growing. The focus on bank
outsourcing solutions continues with innovative solutions accounting for 5.5% of FY24
revenue.
We continue to focus on the non-ATM business, which includes retail
banking and cash-in-transit business and increased our focus on new value-added services
and products. We now operate over 3,000 cash vans, service ~9,000 ATMs and provide
doorstep banking services across 22,000+ pickup points and operate 60+ vaults and strong
rooms across the country. The business focused on solution selling and sales in new
segments which now contribute ~6% of overall revenue with ~26% of currency chests
outsourcing to us.
By the end of FY24, almost 60%+ of ATMs serviced by us were functional
on Cassette swap operations.
The global cash logistics market is expected to reach $41 Bn. in 2032
at a CAGR of 6.8% from $22.5 Bn in 2023 on the back of growing demand for secure cash
management services, rapid technological advancements, widespread shift of retail and
banking sectors and a strategic shift towards outsourcing non-core activities.
Outlook
Despite the global slowdown, India's economic growth rate is the
highest globally and reflects relatively robust domestic consumption and lesser dependence
on global demand.
Robust public and private investments and a strong services sector are
likely to boost India's GDP in FY25. Higher capital expenditure on infrastructure
development, by both the central and state governments, the rise in private corporate
investment, strong services sector
spur demand. According to IMF, the Indian economy is projected to grow
at 6.3% in both 2024 and 2025 driven by robust public and private investment and strong
services sector.
Private corporate investment is expected to get a boost with stable
interest rates. With inflation moderating to 4.6% in FY24 and easing further to 4.5% in
FY25, monetary policy may become less restrictive, which will facilitate rapid off take of
bank credit. Demand for financial, real estate and professional services will grow while
manufacturing will benefit from muted input cost pressures that will boost industry
sentiment. However, geopolitical tensions and weather-related shocks are key risks to
India's economic outlook.
Overall economic growth of the country directly fuels demand for
Security, Facility Management ("FM"), and Cash logistics Solutions.
Economic growth boosts demand for security services leading to volume
growth for SIS. The security services industry's formalization augments market share
for organized players like SIS. This combined with the growth in Infra (rapid
urbanization, smart city projects) and manufacturing sectors to enhance demand for
security solutions and allied services indicates a long-term robust growth potential for
the sector.
Similarly, in the FM vertical, significant growth in the real estate
sector on account of shifting preferences towards a safe, clean, and secure environment
represents one of the primary factors bolstering the market growth in India. The India
Facility Management market size is estimated at ' 2,328 Billion in 2024.
In the domestic cash management industry, growth in currency in
circulation (CIC) is driving the growth of Retail Cash Management (RCM) and
Cash-in-transit (CIT). CIC has increased from ~' 13 Tn in FY17 to ~' 35 Tn in FY24, an ~3x
growth. As a result, the RCM market size is projected to increase from INR 600 cr. in FY21
to over INR 2,000 cr. in FY27, at a CAGR of 23%, and the CIT market size is projected to
increase from INR 670 cr. in FY21 to over INR 1,400 cr. in FY27, at a CAGR of 13%. The
cash management industry in India is undergoing a major shift, with companies looking
beyond the ATM business to focus on bank outsourcing services such as currency chest
management. The total addressable market (TAM) for cash management (ATM cash management,
RCM, DCV) stood at INR 28.7 Bn. in FY21 and is estimated to reach a size of INR 78.9 Bn.
in FY27 growing at a CAGR of 19%.
With the growing popularity of e-commerce platforms, the overall need
for infrastructure and organized spaces is increasing, which is also influencing the FM
services market positively. Furthermore, India is creating world
class facilities with a boom in urban infrastructure projects across
the country which are anticipated to augment the demand for FM services to maintain
safety, health, and productivity.
The security solutions industry is evolving. Given that minimum wage
increases twice a year, human resource costs are increasing Pan-India. This coupled with
rapid urbanization, smart city projects and large infrastructure developments are
increasingly adopting e-security solutions driving the growth of the electronic security
market. This positions the Company in a favorable position to be able to cater to customer
requirements with integrated man-tech security solutions.
The Company continues to focus on delivering robust organic growth and
it is expected that inorganic growth will provide additional growth enhancement. We
continue to evaluate acquisition opportunities with niche capabilities / customer segments
which can further augment our service offerings or presence in specific service segments
especially in the India businesses. Continued investments in technology for improving
internal processes and systems, increasing efficiency and productivity and driving
synergies across business divisions / entities will enable us to achieve cost savings and
superior profitability.
Material changes & commitments, if any, affecting the financial
position of the Company from the end of the financial year till the date of the report.
No material changes or commitments that could affect the financial
position of the Company have occurred between the end of the financial year and the date
of this report.
Other significant matters since the end of the financial year
No significant transactions have taken place after the closure of the
financial year and until the date of this report.
Dividend and Dividend Distribution Policy
The Board of the Company does not recommend any dividend for the
financial year ended March 31, 2024 on the Equity Shares of the Company.
As per the provisions of Regulation 43A of the SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015 ("SEBI Listing Regulations"), your Company has
formulated a Dividend Distribution Policy. This Policy is available on the Company's
website at https://sisindia. com/policies-and-code-of-conduct/.
Transfer of unclaimed dividend to Investor Education and Protection
Fund (IEPF)
In compliance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the
Act") and the Investor Education and Protection Fund (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and
Refund) Rules,
2016 (IEPF Rules), during the year, the Company has
transferred the unclaimed dividend of ' 78,921 to
Investor Education and Protection Fund ("IEPF"). Further, 5,074 corresponding
shares on which dividends were unclaimed for seven consecutive years were transferred to
IEPF as per IEPF Rules.
Transfer to reserves
The Company does not propose to transfer any amount to the general
reserve for the year ended March 31,2024.
Credit Rating
There were no outstanding debentures during the year.
Share Capital
As of March 31, 2024, the authorised capital of the Company stands at '
1,350.00 million divided into 27,00,00,000 equity shares of ' 5 each. The
paid-up equity share capital of the Company is ' 720.50 million, consisting
of 14,41,00,390 equity shares of ' 5 each.
In January 2024, the Company extinguished 16,36,363 equity shares of '
5 each following a buyback from all eligible shareholders. Additionally, during the year
under review, the Company issued and allotted 7,312 equity shares of ' 5
each pursuant to the exercise of stock options under the Employee Stock Option Plan.
Your Company has not issued equity shares with differential rights as
to dividend, voting or otherwise, nor have any sweat equity shares been issued during the
year under review.
Particulars of Loans, Guarantees and Investments
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 186 of the Act read with the
Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014, disclosures relating to Loans,
Guarantees and Investments as of March 31,2024, are provided in the Notes to the
standalone financial statements.
Deposits
During the year under review, your Company has not accepted or renewed
any deposits within the meaning of Section 73 of the Act read with the Companies
(Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014. Consequently, no amount of principal or interest was
outstanding as of the date of the Balance Sheet.
Corporate Governance
The Company's business and operations are managed by a
professional team of managers led by the Managing Director, under the supervision and
control of the Board of Directors. The Company maintain and adhere to the highest
standards of Corporate Governance as stipulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of
India (SEBI) and the Act.
A comprehensive report on Corporate Governance, as required under
Regulation 34 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, forms part of this Annual Report. A
certificate issued by Mr. Sudhir V Hulyalkar, Practicing Company Secretary, on compliance
with the conditions of Corporate Governance is annexed to the Corporate Governance Report.
Corporate Social Responsibility
In accordance with the provisions of Section 135 of the Act read with
the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility) Rules, 2014, the Company has a Corporate
Social Responsibility (CSR') Committee, chaired by Mr. Ravindra Kishore Sinha.
Other members of the Committee include Mr. Arvind Kumar Prasad and Mr. Uday Singh. The CSR
Policy is available on the Company's website at https://
sisindia.com/policies-and-code-of-conduct/.
The SIS Group, comprising SIS Limited and its subsidiaries, associates,
and joint ventures ("SIS Group"), has been at the forefront of bringing social
change in the lives of thousands of people in India. It employs more than 2,84,776 people,
the majority of whom come from less privileged sections of society with limited means for
education, development, and livelihood. The SIS Group has played a vital role in improving
the lives of these people through training, development and employment opportunities.
Our Board of Directors, Management and Employees are committed to the
philosophy of compassionate care. We firmly believe that businesses must give back to
society, the environment and the communities in which they operate. CSR has been an
integral part of the way the SIS Group conducts its business since its inception. The SIS
Group established the SEWA trust for the betterment of the lives of the employees and has
engaged in various community activities that have positively impacted thousands of people
over the years. The Company has actively participated in and encouraged skills-based
training for individuals from underprivileged and less developed communities across the
country.
The CSR Policy is based on the vision and principles of the SIS Group.
The main objective of this CSR Policy is to lay down guidelines to make CSR a key business
process for sustainable and beneficial engagement with society and the environment in
which the Group operates. It aims to enhance welfare measures for society based on the
immediate and long term social and environmental consequences of the SIS Group's
activities. This Policy specifies the projects and programmes that can be undertaken,
directly or indirectly, the execution modalities and the monitoring thereof. The scope of
the Policy has been kept as wide as possible, to allow the SIS Group to respond to
changing and immediate societal needs while focusing on specific activities that bring
long term benefit to society.
One of the internal objectives of the CSR Policy is to encourage active
participation from employees at all
the locations. Employees are encouraged to volunteer their time and
effort in respect of SIS Group sponsored programmes or on their own initiatives. The
Company recognises and appreciates the contributions of the employees to CSR activities. A
widespread awareness of the CSR initiatives of the SIS Group will be conducted and the SIS
Group seeks active and wide participation from employees and encourages any suggestions
and project ideas from them.
A detailed disclosure on CSR initiatives undertaken by the Company
during the year is annexed herewith as Annexure I.
Disclosure under Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013
The Company is committed to promoting a work environment that ensures
every employee is treated with dignity, respect and provided equitable treatment
regardless of gender, race, social class, disability, or economic status. We priortise
providing a safe and conducive work environment for our employees and associates. In
compliance with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the rules framed thereunder, the Company adopted
a policy on prevention, prohibition, and redressal of sexual harassment at workplace.
During the year under review, 7 complaints were received and resolved. Your Company
constituted an Internal Complaints Committee to enquire into complaints received, and to
recommend appropriate action, as per the requirements of the said Act.
Nomination and Remuneration policy Directors and their Appointment
In compliance with the provisions of the Act and SEBI Listing
Regulations, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board approved the criteria
for determining the qualifications, positive attributes, and independence of Directors,
including Independent Directors. This policy, inter alia, requires that
Non-Executive Directors, including Independent Directors, be drawn from amongst eminent
professionals with expertise in business, finance, governance, law, public administration,
sustainability and risk management. It endeavors to create a broad basing in the
composition of the Board to make available the right balance of skills, experience, and
diversity of perspectives appropriate to the Company.
The Articles of Association of the Company provide that the strength of
the Board shall not be fewer than three nor more than fifteen. Directors are generally
appointed or reappointed for a period of three to five years or a shorter duration, as
determined by the Board, with the approval of the members.
The Policy relating to remuneration of Directors, Key Managerial
Personnel, Senior Management, and other
employees is available on the Company's website at
https://sisindia.com/policies-and-code-of-conduct/.
Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report
Pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, a
separate section on Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report, describing the
initiatives taken by the Company from environmental, social and governance perspective,
forms an integral part of this Report.
Sustainability for your Company is about being responsible to the
multiple stakeholders and creating shared value for each of them in a way that reinforces
and amplifies our commitment. Our approach aligns with the ESG framework, which emphasizes
creating economic value in an ecologically sustainable, socially responsible and
governance-driven manner. We extend our considerations beyond economic and financial
aspects and address our broader role in society and the communities we engage with.
Consistent efforts have been made to minimise environmental footprint, reduce emissions
and pollution, and optimise land and water usage.
Related party transactions
During the year under review, all contracts/arrangements entered into
by your Company with related parties were conducted on an arm's length basis and in
the ordinary course of business. No material Related Party Transactions entered by the
Company during the year that required shareholders' approval under Regulation 23 of
the SEBI Listing Regulations.
As per the requirements of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations, all
related party transactions have been approved by the Audit Committee, which reviewed them
on a quarterly basis. Your Company formulated a Policy on Related Party Transactions,
which is available on the Company's website at https://sisindia.com/policies-and-
code-of-conduct/.
Since all the contracts/arrangements/transactions with related parties,
during the year under review, were at arm's length and not material, disclosure in
Form AOC-2 under Section 134(3)(h) of the Act, read with the Companies (Accounts of
Companies) Rules, 2014, is not applicable to the Company for the financial year 2023-24
and hence does not form part of this Report. The details of contracts and arrangements
with related parties for the financial year ended March 31, 2024, are provided in the
Notes to the Standalone Financial Statements, which form part of this Annual Report.
Risk Management
The Board of Directors has approved the risk management policy and the
main objectives of the policy are (a) identifying, assessing, quantifying, mitigating,
minimizing and managing key risks; (b) Establishing a framework for
the Company's risk management process and ensuring its
implementation; (c) Developing risk policies and strategies for timely evaluation,
reporting and monitoring of key business risks; and (d) Ensuring business growth with
financial stability.
The Board of Directors has formed a Risk Management Committee to
oversee the risk management plan.
As on March 31, 2024, the Committee comprises of the following
directors:
1. Mr. Upendra Kumar Sinha, Independent Director,
2. Mr. Sunil Srivastav, Independent Director, and
3. Mr. Rajan Verma, Independent Director.
Mr. Upendra Kumar Sinha is the Chairman of the Committee. The Committee
is responsible for monitoring and reviewing the strategic risk management plans to ensure
their effectiveness.
The Company has a comprehensive risk management framework that is
periodically reviewed by the Committee. Risk evaluation and management are an ongoing
process within the organisation. The Committee periodically reviews identified risks and
their mitigation plans. The major risks identified by the businesses and functions are
systematically addressed through mitigating actions on a continuing basis.
In the opinion of the Board, there are no risks that pose a threat to
the existence of the Company.
Management Discussion and Analysis
Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review, as
stipulated under the SEBI Listing Regulations, is presented in a separate section and
forms an integral part of this Report.
Internal Financial Controls
Our rapid growth, while a matter of great satisfaction, continues to
put pressure on our internal systems and processes. It is crucial that we work to ensure
that these systems continue to keep up with our business growth and that our policies
remain relevant in the ever-changing business landscape. Information systems are being
continuously evaluated and revamped to provide timely and relevant information to various
stakeholders equipping them with the necessary tools to compete in a challenging market
and environment. We recognise the critical role of IT and information systems in
today's world, and we have several dedicated groups of people constantly working to
enhance and improve these systems to stay ahead of the rapidly changing environment.
The Company's system of continuous internal audits ensures that
laid-down processes and practices are
followed and complied with and that quality processes are strictly
adhered to. Financial discipline is emphasized at all levels of the business and adherence
to quality systems and focus on customer satisfaction are critical for the Company to
retain and attract customers and business and these are followed rigorously. At the same
time, the Group is strengthening its core business systems to enhance robustness and
achieve uniformity and consistency in practices and processes across the Group.
An Audit Committee comprising independent members of the Board has been
constituted which plans and monitors the various Internal Audit programmes and reviews the
reports and assesses action plans. The Director - Finance and the Chief Financial Officers
are invitees to the meetings of the Committee.
The Internal Auditors, who function independently within the Group,
review the adequacy and efficacy of the key internal controls. The annual audit plan,
approved by the Audit Committee, guides the scope of audit activities. Additionally, we
engage professional and reputable audit firms from time to time to conduct internal audits
of the larger and more critical operations of the Group.
In addition to financial audits, quality management system procedures
are continuously audited by internal and external auditors to ensure that the
Company's business practices conform to the requirements of customers.
The Directors believe that the Company has in place adequate internal
financial controls with reference to financial statements. The Company's internal
control systems are commensurate with the nature, size and complexity of its business and
ensure proper safeguarding of assets, maintaining proper accounting records and providing
reliable financial information. The Internal Audit team of the Company evaluates the
effectiveness and quality of internal controls and reports on their adequacy through
periodic reporting. During the year under review, these controls were tested and no
reportable material weakness in the design or operation was identified.
Subsidiaries and Joint Venture Companies
As on March 31, 2024, the Company has 35 subsidiary companies and 5
joint venture companies. There have been no material changes in the nature of the business
of the subsidiaries.
During the year, One SIS Residential Solutions Pvt Ltd was incorporated
as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company on August 31,2023.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 129 (3) of the Act read
with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, a report on the performance and financial
position of each subsidiary and joint venture company is provided in the prescribed
Form AOC-1', in Annexure II to this Report.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 136 of the Act, the Annual
Report of the Company, including the audited standalone and consolidated financial
statements and related information of the Company are available on the Company's
website, https://sisindia.com/annual-report/.
Further, the audited financial statements of subsidiary companies are
also available on the website of the Company at
https://sisindia.com/financials-subsidiary- companies/
Dusters Total Solutions Services Private Limited, a wholly owned
subsidiary, is considered as a material subsidiary of the Company. Your Company has in
accordance with the SEBI Listing Regulations adopted the Policy for determining material
subsidiaries. The said Policy is available on the Company's website at
https://sisindia. com/policies-and-code-of-conduct/.
The Audit Committee and the Board review the financial statements and
significant transactions of all subsidiary companies. The minutes of unlisted subsidiary
companies are placed before the Board for their review.
People and Training
We continuously strive to improve and develop tools and processes to
recognize and reward employees at all levels within the Company. We highly value their
contribution to the Company's performance and invest in their training and
development programmes including leadership development initiatives. The Performance
Management Process ("PMP") tool implemented across the Group enables us to
scientifically measure and track employee performance at all levels. This approach helps
us to recognize and reward performance, retain and attract talent, and establish a common
platform for performance management throughout the Group. As of the end of the year under
review, the total number of employees in the SIS Group exceeded 2,84,776.
Particulars of Employees
The information under Section 197 of the Act read with Rule 5(1) of the
Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is provided
in Annexure III to this Report.
A separate annexure containing the names of top ten employees in terms
of remuneration drawn and the particulars of employees as required under Section 197(12)
of the Act read with Rule 5(2) and Rule 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, is included in this report. However,
the Annual Report is being sent to the Members excluding the said annexure. In terms of
Section 136 of the Act, the annexure is available for inspection and any interested member
can obtain a copy may write to the Company Secretary at shareholders@sisindia.com.
Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP)
To reward employees for their contribution to your Company and to
provide an incentive for their continuous contribution to the organization's success,
the Company has instituted an employee stock option scheme, namely, ESOP 2016 on July 27,
2016. ESOP 2016 envisages the grant of such number of options (together with exercised
options) enabling the eligible employee stock option holders the right to apply for equity
shares of the Company.
During the year under review, the Company had granted a total of 10,000
options to employees of the Company under the Employee Stock Option Plan - 2016.
Disclosures with respect to stock options, as required under Regulation
14 of the SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021
("the Regulations"), are available on the Company's website,
https://sisindia.com/annual-report/.
Mr. Sudhir V Hulyalkar, Secretarial Auditor of the Company, has
provided certification confirming that the implementation of Employee Stock Option Plan is
in accordance with the Regulations and the resolutions approved by the members regarding
the plan.
Directors and Key Managerial Personnel ("KMP")
a. Appointment/Re-appointment of Directors
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Act read
with the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, and the
Articles of Association of the Company, Mrs. Rita Kishore Sinha and Ms. Rivoli Sinha,
Directors are liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting
("AGM"). They are eligible for reappointment and have offered themselves for
reappointment.
Based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee and the Board of Directors, the Shareholders have appointed the following
Directors:
i. Ms. Vrinda Sarup (DIN: 03117769) has been appointed as an
Independent Director of the Company, not liable to retire by rotation, for a period of 2
years effective June 20, 2023.
Declaration of Independence
Your Company has received declarations from all its Independent
Directors, confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed under
Section 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI Listing Regulations. These
declarations also affirm that there have been no changes in the circumstances affecting
their status as Independent Directors of the Company.
The Board is of the opinion that the Independent Directors possess the
requisite qualifications, experience and expertise including proficiency and they uphold
the highest standards of integrity.
Committees of the Board
As on March 31, 2024, the Board constituted the Audit Committee,
Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Corporate Social Responsibility Committee,
Stakeholders' Relationship Committee, and a Risk Management Committee. The
composition of the Board and its committees is provided in detail in the Corporate
Governance Report. In addition, the Board constitutes other committees to perform specific
roles and responsibilities as may be specified by the Board from time to time.
Meetings of the Board
During the year under review, the Board of Directors met 5 (five) times
to deliberate on various matters. The meetings were held on May 3, 2023, July 26, 2023,
October 30, 2023, November 30, 2023, and January 30, 2024.
Further details are provided in the Corporate Governance Report which
forms an integral part of this Annual Report.
Board Evaluation
Pursuant to the provisions of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations, the
Board of Directors adopted a formal mechanism for evaluating its performance as well as
that of its committees and individual Directors, including the Chairperson of the Board.
The evaluation was conducted using a structured questionnaire that covered various aspects
of the functioning of the Board and its Committees.
The Board expressed satisfaction with the overall functioning of the
Board and its Committees based on the evaluation results.
To familiarise Independent Directors with the Company, its
stakeholders, leadership team, senior management, operations, policies and industry
landscape, a familiarisation program is conducted. The program aims to provide insight and
understanding of the Company's business. Independent Directors are informed about
their roles, rights, and responsibilities through a formal letter of appointment at the
time of their appointment or re-appointment.
Further details regarding the annual evaluation of the performance of
the Board, its chairperson, its committees and of individual Directors are provided in the
Corporate Governance Report which is an integral part of this Report.
Auditors and Audit Reports
SS Kothari Mehta & Co., Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration
No. 000756N) were appointed as Statutory
Particulars |
2023-24 |
Foreign exchange earnings |
64.01 |
Foreign exchange
expenditure |
62.39 |
Auditors of the Company for a term of 5 consecutive years in the 38th
AGM held on August 30, 2022 to hold office till the conclusion of the 43rd AGM
of the Company.
The Auditors' Report does not contain any qualification,
reservation or adverse remark. The auditors have provided an unmodified opinion on both
the standalone and consolidated financial statements of the Company.
The statutory auditors have confirmed that they meet the criteria of
independence as per the Code of Ethics issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of
India and the provisions of the Act.
Secretarial Audit
As per the provisions of Section 204 of the Act read with the rules
framed thereunder, Mr. Sudhir V Hulyalkar, Company Secretary in Practice, has been
appointed as the Secretarial Auditor to conduct the Secretarial Audit of the Company. The
Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year 2023-24, issued by Mr. Sudhir V Hulyalkar
is provided in Annexure IV - A to this Report.
Further, the secretarial audit report of material subsidiary company,
Dusters Total Solutions Services Private Limited issued by Mr. Jayarama Korikkar, Company
Secretary in Practice, is provided in Annexure IV - B to this Report.
Compliance with the Secretarial Standards
During the year, your Company is in compliance with the mandatory
Secretarial Standards specified by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
Reporting of Frauds by Auditors
During the year under review, there were no instances of fraud
committed against your Company by its officers and/or employees, which required the
auditors to report to the Audit Committee and/or the Board under Section 143(12) of the
Act.
Conservation of Energy, Research and Development, Technology Absorption
Considering the nature of activities of the Company, the provisions of
Section 134(m) of the Act and Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 relating to
Conservation of Energy, Research and Development, Technology Absorption are not applicable
to the Company.
Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo
The details of the foreign exchange earnings and expenditure are as
follows:
' Million
Annual Return
In terms of the provisions of Section 92 of the Act and the rules made
thereunder, the annual return of the Company as on March 31, 2024, is available on the
Company's website at https://sisindia.com/annual-report/.
Significant & material orders passed by the Regulators/Courts, if
any
During the year under review, no significant or material orders were
passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals which impact the going concern status and
the Company's operations in the future.
Your Company had neither filed any application, nor any proceeding is
pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 at the end of the year.
Vigil Mechanism / Whistle Blower Policy
Your Company has established a mechanism for reporting concerns through
the Whistle Blower Policy of the Company in compliance with the provisions of Section 177
of the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations. The Policy provides for a framework and
process, for the employees and directors to report genuine concerns or grievances about
illegal or unethical behavior, actual or suspected incidents of fraud, instances of leak
of unpublished price sensitive information that could adversely impact the Company's
operations, business performance and/or financial integrity of the Company. During the
year under review, no person was denied access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee. The
Whistle Blower Policy is available on the website of the Company at https://sisindia.com/policies-and-code-of-conduct/.
Directors' Responsibility Statement
In terms of the provisions of Section 134 (5) of the Act, the Board of
Directors of your Company, to the best of their knowledge and ability, hereby confirms
that:
In the preparation of the accounts for the year ended March 31,
2024, the applicable Accounting Standards have been followed and there are no material
departures from the same;
Accounting policies have been selected and applied 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 Profit of the Company for the year;
Proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate
accounting records have been taken in accordance with the provisions of this Act for
safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities;
customers, suppliers, vendors, and investors for their consistent
support to the Company.
Last but not least, the Directors sincerely acknowledge and applaud the
significant contributions made by all the employees of the Company for their dedication
and commitment to your Company.
Cautionary Statement
Statements in this Report 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 expressed or implied.
The Annual Accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis;
Internal financial controls have been laid down and followed by
your Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and operating
effectively; and
Proper systems have been devised to ensure compliance with the
provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating
effectively.
Appreciation/Acknowledgement
Your directors express their gratitude to the Central Government,
various State Governments as well as the Company's Bankers and advisors for their
valuable advice, guidance, assistance, co-operation, and encouragement provided to the SIS
Group on various occasions. The Directors also take this opportunity to thank the
Company's
ANNUAL REPORT ON CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES
1. Brief outline on CSR Policy of the Company:
The Company has formalized its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Policy in alignment with the vision and principles of the SIS Group. This CSR Policy is
primarily aimed at establishing guidelines to integrate CSR into the core business
processes, fostering sustainable and meaningful interactions with the society and
environment where the Group operates. It seeks to elevate societal welfare by addressing
both the short-term and long-term social and environmental impacts of the Group's
operations. The Policy outlines specific projects and programs that can be pursued, either
directly or indirectly, along with the methods of implementation and monitoring.
2. Composition of CSR Committee:
S. Name of the Director
& Designation No. |
Position in committee |
Number of Held |
f meetings of CSR during
the year |
Committee Attended |
1 Mr. Ravindra Kishore Sinha,
Chairman |
Chairperson |
1 |
|
1 |
2 Mr. Uday Singh, Independent
Director |
Member |
1 |
|
1 |
3 Mr. Arvind Kumar Prasad,
Director-Finance |
Member |
1 |
|
1 |
3. The web-link of composition of the CSR committee,
CSR Policy and cSr projects approved by the Board is:
https://sisindia.com/corporate-social-
responsibilitv-sustainabilitv/
4. Provide the executive summary along with web- link(s) of Impact
assessment of CSR projects carried out in pursuance of sub-rule (3) of rule 8, if
applicable.
Not Applicable as the Company was not having average CSR obligation of
more than ' 10 crores during the three immediately preceding financial
years.
5. (a) Average net profit of the company as per
section 135(5): ' 1,117.78 million.
(b) 2% of average net profit of the company as per section 135(5): '
22.36 million.
(c) Surplus arising out of the CSR projects or programmes or activities
of the previous financial years: Nil
(d) Amount required to be set off for the financial year, if any: '
4.44 million
(e) Total CSR obligation for the financial year [(b)-(d)]:'
17.92 million
6. (a) Amount spent on CSR Projects (both Ongoing
Project and other than Ongoing Project).
' 42.22 million
(b) Amount spent in administrative overheads.:
Nil
(c) Amount spent on Impact Assessment, if any :
Not Applicable
(d) Total amount spent for the Financial Year [(a) + (b) +(c)]: '
42.22 million
(f) Excess amount for set-off, if any:
Sl. No. Particulars |
Amount (' in Million) |
(1) (2) |
(3) |
i. 2% of average net
profit of the company as per section 135(5) |
22.36 |
ii. Total amount spent for
the Financial Year |
42.22 |
iii. Excess amount spent
for the financial year [(ii)-(i)] |
19.86 |
iv. Surplus arising out
of the CSR projects or programmes or activities of the previous financial years, if any |
- |
v. Amount available for
set off in succeeding financial years [(iii)-(iv)] |
19.86 |
Total Amount |
Amount Unspent
(in ' Million) |
Spent for the Financial
Year (' Million) |
Total Amount transferred
to Unspent CSR Account as per section 135(6) of the Act Amount Date of transfer |
Amount transferred to any
fund specified under Schedule VII as per second proviso to section 135(5) of the Act Name
of the Fund Amount Date of transfer |
42.22 |
|
Nil |
(e) CSR amount spent or unspent for the Financial Year:
7. Details of Unspent CSR amount for the preceding three Financial
Years: Nil
8. Whether any capital asset has been created or acquired through CSR
amount spent in the financial year: No
9. Specify the reason(s), if the company has failed to spend two per
cent of the average net profit as per section 135(5): Not Applicable
ANNEXURE II
STATEMENT CONTAINING SALIENT FEATURES OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
OUR SUBSIDIARIES AND JOINT VENTURES
(Pursuant to sub-section (3) of section 129 of the Companies Act, 2013
read with Rule (5) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014)
Part A: Subsidiaries
(' Million)
Sl. No Name of
the Subsidiary |
Date on which Joint
Venture/ Associate was acquired / incorporated |
Reporting
Currency |
Closing
exchange
rate |
Financial
period
ended |
Share
Capital |
Reserve
and
surplus |
Total
Assets |
Total
Liabilities |
Investments |
Turnover |
Profit / (loss) before tax |
Provision for tax |
Profit/
(loss)
after
tax |
Proposed
Dividend* |
% of shareholding |
1 SMC Integrated Facility
Management Solutions Ltd (Formerly Service Master Clean Ltd) |
31-Mar-2009 |
|
NA |
31-Mar-24 |
195.13 |
1,490.55 |
3,524.07 |
1,838.39 |
655.25 |
6,620.83 |
152.33 |
96.93 |
55.40 |
169.76 |
100.00 |
2 Tech SIS Ltd |
31-Mar-2010 |
|
NA |
31-Mar-24 |
178.00 |
(146.80) |
186.83 |
155.63 |
- |
214.90 |
(13.24) |
(6.11) |
(7.13) |
- |
100.00 |
3 Terminix SIS India Pvt Ltd |
28-Sep-2011 |
|
NA |
31-Mar-24 |
225.00 |
(231.00) |
183.04 |
189.04 |
- |
336.18 |
(14.98) |
58.28 |
(73.26) |
- |
100.00 |
4 SIS Alarm Monitoring and
Response Services Pvt Ltd |
17-Jul-2015 |
|
NA |
31-Mar-24 |
400.00 |
(410.51) |
519.16 |
529.67 |
|
687.44 |
(21.07) |
(9.65) |
(11.42) |
|
100.00 |
5 Dusters Total Solutions Services
Pvt Ltd |
01-Aug-2016 |
|
NA |
31-Mar-24 |
28.02 |
2,529.35 |
4,999.03 |
2,441.66 |
19.29 |
12,143.82 |
395.24 |
194.86 |
200.38 |
336.20 |
100.00 |
6 SIS Business Support Services
and Solutions Pvt Ltd |
21-Jul-2016 |
|
NA |
31-Mar-24 |
0.10 |
4.88 |
40.14 |
35.16 |
|
50.07 |
5.24 |
1.32 |
3.92 |
|
100.00 |
7 SIS Synergistic Adjacencies
Ventures Pvt Ltd |
21-Nov-2016 |
|
NA |
31-Mar-24 |
0.10 |
0.04 |
0.17 |
0.03 |
- |
0.07 |
0.00 |
0.01 |
(0.01) |
- |
100.00 |
8 SLV Security Services Pvt Ltd |
01-Sep-2018 |
|
NA |
31-Mar-24 |
25.00 |
162.70 |
1,164.00 |
976.30 |
- |
3,574.57 |
83.74 |
45.27 |
38.47 |
- |
100.00 |
9 Rare Hospitality and Services
Pvt Ltd |
01-Nov-2018 |
|
NA |
31-Mar-24 |
11.69 |
139.43 |
911.50 |
760.38 |
0.03 |
1,681.88 |
21.02 |
17.59 |
3.43 |
- |
100.00 |
10 Uniq Security Solutions Pvt
Ltd |
01-Feb-2019 |
|
NA |
31-Mar-24 |
18.00 |
677.78 |
1,029.37 |
333.59 |
6.75 |
2,017.18 |
80.94 |
23.54 |
57.40 |
162.00 |
100.00 |
11 Uniq Detective and Security
Services (AP) Pvt Ltd |
01-Feb-2019 |
|
NA |
31-Mar-24 |
0.10 |
6.87 |
9.38 |
2.41 |
|
9.67 |
0.32 |
0.88 |
(0.56) |
|
100.00 |
12 Uniq Detective and Security
Services (Tamilnadu) Pvt Ltd |
01-Feb-2019 |
|
NA |
31-Mar-24 |
0.10 |
(2.81) |
3.51 |
6.22 |
|
0.86 |
(0.89) |
(0.26) |
(0.63) |
|
100.00 |
13 Uniq Facility Services Pvt Ltd |
01-Feb-2019 |
|
NA |
31-Mar-24 |
1.00 |
16.62 |
27.45 |
9.83 |
- |
74.96 |
3.57 |
1.34 |
2.23 |
- |
100.00 |
14 Adis Enterprises Pvt Ltd |
01-Feb-2020 |
|
NA |
31-Mar-24 |
0.10 |
13.00 |
22.15 |
9.05 |
- |
36.57 |
2.23 |
0.46 |
1.77 |
- |
100.00 |
Sl. No Name
of the Subsidiary |
Date on which Joint
Venture/ Associate was acquired / incorporated |
Reporting Currency |
Closing exchange
rate |
Financial period
ended |
Share Capital |
Reserve and surplus |
Total Assets |
Total Liabilities |
Investments |
Turnover |
Profit / (loss)
before tax |
Provision for tax |
Profit/ (loss) after
tax |
Proposed Dividend* |
% of shareholding |
15 One SIS Solutions Pvt Ltd |
11-Mar-2020 |
|
NA |
31-Mar-24 |
10.10 |
(7.83) |
95.64 |
93.37 |
- |
341.90 |
(2.53) |
(0.63) |
(1.90) |
- |
100.00 |
16 One SIS Residential
Solutions Pvt Ltd |
31-Aug-2023 |
|
NA |
31-Mar-24 |
0.10 |
- |
0.12 |
0.02 |
- |
0.09 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
100.00 |
17 SIS Security Internationa!
Holdings Pte. Ltd. |
21-Jul-2008 |
AUD |
0.018 |
31-Mar-24 |
217.47 |
0.09 |
218.20 |
0.65 |
217.47 |
- |
56.49 |
- |
56.49 |
56.43 |
100.00 |
18 SIS Security Asia Pacific
Holdings Pte. Ltd. |
13-Oct-2008 |
AUD |
0.018 |
31-Mar-24 |
217.47 |
0.09 |
218.50 |
0.94 |
217.47 |
- |
56.43 |
- |
56.43 |
56.43 |
100.00 |
19 SIS Australia Holdings Pty Ltd |
21-Jul-2008 |
AUD |
0.018 |
31-Mar-24 |
217.47 |
134.06 |
993.93 |
642.40 |
816.06 |
- |
57.89 |
(33.97) |
91.86 |
56.43 |
100.00 |
20 SIS Australia Group Pty Ltd |
21-Jul-2008 |
AUD |
0.018 |
31-Mar-24 |
859.01 |
1,269.00 |
12,499.48 |
10,371.48 |
5,308.32 |
- |
230.95 |
(55.37) |
286.31 |
121.15 |
100.00 |
21 SIS Group International
Holdings Pty Ltd |
13-Jun-2014 |
AUD |
0.018 |
31-Mar-24 |
0.54 |
(1,586.75) |
3,860.23 |
5,446.44 |
3,788.66 |
- |
(586.75) |
0.12 |
(586.87) |
56.43 |
100.00 |
22 MSS Strategic Medical and
Rescue Pty Ltd |
30-Jan-2012 |
AUD |
0.018 |
31-Mar-24 |
0.54 |
209.59 |
776.22 |
566.09 |
- |
1,965.15 |
29.75 |
8.91 |
20.84 |
- |
100.00 |
23 SIS MSS Security Holdings Pty
Ltd |
21-Jul-2008 |
AUD |
0.018 |
31-Mar-24 |
815.51 |
633.11 |
2,704.42 |
1,255.80 |
2,562.33 |
- |
422.02 |
4.32 |
417.70 |
415.51 |
100.00 |
24 MSS Security Pty Ltd |
21-Jul-2008 |
AUD |
0.018 |
31-Mar-24 |
543.68 |
7,818.34 |
15,499.25 |
7,137.23 |
- |
37,068.51 |
1,205.14 |
370.02 |
835.13 |
415.97 |
100.00 |
25 Australian Security Connections
Pty Ltd |
23-Aug-2012 |
AUD |
0.018 |
31-Mar-24 |
0.54 |
- |
0.54 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
100.00 |
26 Southern Cross Protection
Pty Ltd |
01-Jul-2017 |
AUD |
0.018 |
31-Mar-24 |
21.33 |
1,860.83 |
4,525.23 |
2,643.08 |
- |
8,290.34 |
285.39 |
88.83 |
196.56 |
- |
100.00 |
27 Askara Pty Ltd |
01-Jul-2017 |
AUD |
0.018 |
31-Mar-24 |
- |
(33.50) |
642.42 |
675.92 |
- |
114.36 |
(17.00) |
(5.10) |
(11.90) |
- |
100.00 |
28 Charter Security Protective
Services Pty Ltd |
01-Jul-2017 |
AUD |
0.018 |
31-Mar-24 |
0.01 |
185.80 |
1,072.10 |
886.30 |
|
267.02 |
(21.32) |
(6.40) |
(14.93) |
|
100.00 |
29 Platform 4 Group Ltd |
28-Feb-2019 |
NZD |
0.020 |
31-Mar-24 |
21.11 |
103.33 |
486.98 |
362.54 |
- |
1,859.92 |
35.57 |
10.15 |
25.42 |
- |
100.00 |
30 Triton Security Services Ltd |
01-Jul-2019 |
NZD |
0.020 |
31-Mar-24 |
0.05 |
208.09 |
294.89 |
86.74 |
- |
152.32 |
38.46 |
9.45 |
29.01 |
- |
100.00 |
31 SIS Henderson Holdings Pte
Ltd |
28-Feb-2019 |
SGD |
0.016 |
31-Mar-24 |
955.18 |
1,832.08 |
2,797.76 |
10.50 |
1,055.71 |
- |
56.56 |
9.25 |
47.31 |
- |
100.00 |
32 Henderson Security Services Pte
Ltd |
28-Feb-2019 |
SGD |
0.016 |
31-Mar-24 |
84.83 |
177.08 |
607.17 |
345.26 |
- |
1,785.54 |
13.42 |
0.35 |
13.07 |
- |
100.00 |
33 Henderson Technologies Pte Ltd |
28-Feb-2019 |
SGD |
0.016 |
31-Mar-24 |
0.57 |
45.75 |
63.95 |
17.64 |
- |
84.84 |
(5.21) |
0.72 |
(5.93) |
- |
100.00 |
34 Safety Direct Solutions Pty Ltd |
12-Sep-2022 |
AUD |
0.018 |
31-Mar-24 |
0.03 |
101.36 |
371.05 |
269.66 |
- |
1,335.09 |
(26.47) |
(5.88) |
(20.59) |
- |
85.00 |
Sl. No Name of
the Subsidiary |
Date on which Joint
Venture/ Associate was acquired / incorporated |
Reporting
Currency |
Closing
exchange
rate |
Financial
period
ended |
Share
Capital |
Reserve
and
surplus |
Total
Assets |
Total
Liabilities |
Investments |
Turnover |
Profit / (loss) before tax |
Provision for tax |
Profit/
(loss)
after
tax |
Proposed
Dividend* |
% of shareholding |
35 Safety Direct Solutions Pty Ltd
NZ |
12-Sep-2022 |
NZD |
0.020 |
31-Mar-24 |
- |
4.83 |
(0.18) |
(5.01) |
- |
1.19 |
(5.25) |
- |
(5.25) |
- |
85.00 |
A
Turnover represents revenue from operations *Includes dividend
declared/distributed/paid during the year.
Notes:
1. Names of subsidiaries which are yet to commence operations: None
2. Names of subsidiaries which have been liquidated or sold during the
year: None
Part B: Joint Ventures
Sl. No.
Name of the associates / joint ventures |
Date on which
Joint Venture/ Associate was acquired / incorporated |
Latest audited
balance sheet date |
Share of Joint
Ventures held by the Group on the year end |
Description of
how there is significant influence |
Reason why the
joint venture is not
consolidated |
Net worth attributable to |
Profit/ (loss)
for the year |
|
Number |
Amount of investment |
Extent of
holding |
shareholding as per latest
audited balance sheet? |
Considered in consolidation |
Not considered in
consolidation |
1 SIS Cash Services Pvt Ltd |
28-Sep-2011 |
31-Mar-24 |
9,708,696 |
753.88 |
49% |
Joint Venture company |
NA |
753.88 |
246.28 |
256.33 |
2 SIS Prosegur Holdings Pvt
Ltd * |
21-Jul-2014 |
31-Mar-24 |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Joint Venture company |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
3 SIS Prosegur Cash Logistics Pvt
Ltd ** |
02-Jun-2015 |
31-Mar-24 |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Joint Venture company |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
4 SIS-Prosegur Cash Services Pvt
Ltd* |
27-Mar-2023 |
31-Mar-24 |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Joint Venture company |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
5 Habitat Security Pty Ltd |
05-Feb-2016 |
31-Mar-24 |
49 |
3.13 |
49% |
Joint Venture company |
NA |
3.13 |
3.31 |
3.44 |
* Wholly owned subsidiary of SIS Cash Services Private Limited **
Wholly owned subsidiary of SIS Prosegur Holdings Private Limited @ Net worth considered
for SIS Cash Services Private Limited, consolidated group of entities.
Notes:
1. Names of associates or joint ventures which are yet to commence
operations: SIS-Prosegur Cash Services Pvt Ltd
2. Names of associates or joint ventures which have been liquidated or
sold during the year: None
A. I nformation pursuant to Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013
read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014
1. The percentage increase in remuneration of each Director, Chief
Financial Officer, Company Secretary during the financial year 2023-24, ratio of
remuneration of each Director to the median remuneration of the employees of the Company
for the financial year 2023-24:
Name of the Director/Key
Managerial Personnel and Designation |
Ratio of the remuneration of
each Director to the Median Remuneration of Employees for the financial year 2023-24 |
% increase in remuneration in
the financial year 2023-24 |
Mr. Ravindra Kishore Sinha,
Chairman |
115:1 |
7.00 |
Mr. Rituraj Kishore Sinha,
Managing Director |
58:1 |
7.00 |
Mr. Arvind Kumar Prasad,
Director - Finance |
32:1 |
7.00 |
Mrs. Rita Kishore Sinha,
Non-Executive Director |
@ |
@ |
Ms. Rivoli Sinha,
Non-Executive Director |
@ |
@ |
Mr. Upendra Kumar Sinha,
Independent Director |
9:1 |
# |
Mr. Uday Singh, Independent
Director |
11:1 |
2.10 |
Mr. Tirumalai Cunnavakaum
Anandanpillai Ranganathan, Independent Director |
4:1 |
0.30 |
Mr. Sunil Srivastav,
Independent Director |
4:1 |
0.30 |
Mr. Rajan Verma,
Independent Director |
4:1 |
0.93 |
Mrs. Vrinda Sarup,
Independent Director |
N.A. |
$ |
Mr. Devesh Desai, Chief
Financial Officer |
N.A. |
4.22 |
Mr. Brajesh Kumar, Chief
Financial Officer (India) |
N.A. |
5.61 |
Ms. Pushpalatha K, Company
Secretary |
N.A. |
8.00 |
Remuneration includes salary, allowances and performance linked
incentive.
Remuneration to Non-Promoter Independent Directors includes commission
paid during the financial year ended March 31, 2024 pertaining to financial year
2022-23.Sitting fee paid to the Directors is excluded.
@ Since the remuneration to Non-Executive Promoter Directors includes a
sitting fee for attending meetings of the Board, the ratio of their remuneration to median
remuneration and % increase in remuneration is not comparable and hence, not stated.
#
No commission was paid to Mr. Upendra Kumar Sinha during the
financial year 2023, hence the % increase in the remuneration is not comparable.
$ Mrs. Vrinda Sarup was appointed as an Independent Director effective
June 20, 2023, and no commission was paid to her during the financial year 2023. Hence,
the percentage increase in remuneration is not comparable.
2. The variable pay of Mr. Rituraj Kishore Sinha, Managing Director and
Mr. Arvind Kumar Prasad, Director-Finance, is based on clearly laid out criteria and
measures that are aligned with the desired performance and business objectives of the
Company. The variable pay is determined by various parameters such as return on equity,
earnings per share, CXO level planning, succession planning, guidance and mentoring
provided to project teams for executing Technology Transformation projects, coaching of
commercial teams on process improvement and control, reviewing and analysing contracts and
costs and other strategic goals as determined by the Board from time to time.
3. The percentage increase in the median remuneration of employees in
the financial year 2023-24 is 7.95%.
4. There were 1,63,744 permanent employees on the rolls of the Company
as on March 31,2024.
5. Average percentage increase made in the salaries of employees, other
than the managerial personnel in the financial year 2023-24, was 6.67 % over the previous
financial year and the average remuneration of the managerial personnel for the same
financial year was increased by 7%.
6. It is hereby affirmed that the remuneration paid is as per the
Remuneration Policy of the Company.
Form No. MR-3
SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED ON MARCH 31,2024 [Pursuant to Section
204(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule No. 9 of the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014]
To,
The Members,
SIS Limited
Regd. Office: Annapoorna Bhawan,
Telephone Exchange Road, Kurji,
Patna - 800010
I have conducted the secretarial audit of the compliance of applicable
statutory provisions and the adherence to good corporate practices by SIS LIMITED
(hereinafter called the "Company"). Secretarial Audit was conducted in a manner
that provided me a reasonable basis for evaluating the corporate conducts/ statutory
compliances and expressing my opinion thereon.
Based on my verification of the Companys books, papers, minute
books, forms and returns filed and other records maintained by the Company and also the
information provided by the Company, its officers, agents and authorized representatives
during the conduct of secretarial audit, I hereby report that in my opinion, the Company
has, during the audit period covering the financial year ended on March 31,2024, complied
with the statutory provisions listed hereunder and also that the Company has proper Board
processes and compliance-mechanism in place to the extent, in the manner and subject to
the reporting made hereinafter.
I have examined the books, papers, minute books, forms and returns
filed and other records maintained by the Company for the financial year ended on March
31, 2024 according to the provisions of:
i. The Companies Act, 2013 (the Act) and the rules made thereunder;
ii. Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956 (SCRA') and
the rules made thereunder;
iii. Depositories Act, 1996 and the Regulations and ByeLaws framed
thereunder;
iv. Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 and the rules and regulations
made thereunder to the extent of Foreign Direct Investment and Overseas Direct Investment;
v. The following Regulations and Guidelines prescribed under the
Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 (SEBI'):
(a) Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015;
(b) Securities and Exchange Board of India
(Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011;
(c) Securities and Exchange Board of India
(Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015;
(d) Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue of Capital and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018; (No instances for compliance requirements
during the year);
(e) Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee
Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021;
(f) Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue and Listing of
Non-Convertible Securities) Regulations, 2021; (No instances for compliance requirements
during the year);
(g) Securities and Exchange Board of India
(Registrars to an Issue and Share Transfer Agents) Regulations, 1993
regarding the Companies Act and dealing with client;
(h) Securities and Exchange Board of India
(Delisting of Equity Shares) Regulations, 2021 (No instances for
compliance requirements during the year);
(i) Securities and Exchange Board of India
(Buyback of Securities) Regulations, 2018; and
(j) Securities and Exchange Board of India
(Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018
vi. The Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005
and applicable States Rules made thereunder;
vii. All other Labour, Employee and Industrial Laws to the
extent applicable to the Company;
I have also examined compliance with the applicable clauses of
Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
During the period under review, the Company has complied with the
provisions of the Act, Rules, Regulations, Guidelines, Standards, etc. mentioned above
wherever applicable.
I further report that
The Board of Directors of the Company is duly constituted with proper
balance of Executive Directors, Non-Executive Directors and Independent Directors. The
changes in the composition of the Board of Directors that took place during the period
under review were carried out in compliance with the provisions of the Act.
Adequate notices were given to all directors to schedule the Board
meetings, agenda and detailed note on agenda were sent at least seven days in advance and
with necessary compliance wherever sent at shorter period and a system exists for seeking
and obtaining further information and clarifications on the agenda items before the
meeting and for meaningful participation at the meeting.
All decisions are carried through majority and recorded in the minutes
and there were no dissenting views.
of the Company to monitor and ensure compliance with applicable laws,
rules, regulations and guidelines.
1. The Company has issued and allotted in total 7312 equity shares on
various dates during the year to the eligible employees of the Company pursuant to
Company's Employees Stock Option Plan, 2016.
2. The Company bought back 16,36,363 Equity Shares having a face value
of ' 5/- each ("Equity Shares") at a price of '
550/- per Equity Share, through the "tender offer" route in accordance with the
Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Buyback of Securities) Regulations, 2018.
I further report that there are adequate systems and processes in the
Company commensurate with size and operations
Delivering Profitable Growth. Driving Innovative Solutions.
ANNEXURE TO SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT
To,
The Members,
SIS Limited
Patna - 800010
Our report of even date is to be read along with this letter.
1. Maintenance of secretarial record is the responsibility of the
management of the company. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
secretarial records based on our audit.
2. We have followed the audit practices and processes as were
appropriate to obtain reasonable assurance about the correctness of the contents of the
Secretarial records. The verification was done on test basis to ensure that correct facts
are reflected in secretarial records. We believe that the processes and practices, we
followed provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
3. We have not verified the correctness and appropriateness of
financial records and Books of Accounts of the company.
4. Wherever required, we have obtained the Management representation
about the compliance of laws, rules and regulations and happening of events etc.
5. The compliance of the provisions of Corporate and other applicable
laws, rules, regulations, standards is the responsibility of management. Our examination
was limited to the verification of procedures on test basis.
6. The Secretarial Audit report is neither an assurance as to the
future viability of the company nor of the efficacy or effectiveness with which the
management has conducted the affairs of the company.
SUDHIR VISHNUPANT HULYALKAR
Company Secretary in Practice
Place: Bengaluru Date: May 1,2024
FCS No.: 6040 CP No.: 6137 Peer Review Certificate No. 607/2019 UDIN:
F006040F000284065
104
Form No. MR-3
SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED MARCH 31,2024 [Pursuant to section 204(1)
of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 9 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of
Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014]
To
The Members,
Dusters Total Solutions Services Private Limited
#332/1, Corporate Miller, 3rd Floor,
Thimmaiah Road, Vasanth Nagar,
Bangalore - 560052
I have conducted the secretarial audit of the compliance of applicable
statutory provisions and the adherence to good corporate practices by Dusters Total
Solutions Services Private Limited (hereinafter called the Company) (CIN:
U74999KA2007PTC042734). Secretarial audit was
conducted in a manner that provided me a reasonable basis for
evaluating the corporate conducts/statutory compliances and expressing my opinion thereon.
Auditor's Responsibility:
My responsibility is to express opinion on the compliance with the
applicable laws, act, rules or regulations in maintaining their records, documents,
statements by the company based on audit. The audit was conducted in accordance with
Auditing Standards (CSAS-1 to CSAS-4) issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of
India (ICSI).
I have obtained reasonable assurance about whether the statements
prepared, documents or Records maintained by the company are free from misstatement. Due
to the inherent limitations of an audit including internal, financial and operating
controls, there is an unavoidable risk that some misstatements or material non-compliances
may not be detected, even though the audit is properly planned and performed in accordance
with the Standards.
Opinion
Based on my verification of the Company's books, papers, minutes,
forms and returns filed and other records maintained by the Company and also the
information provided by the Company, its officers, agents and authorized representatives
during the conduct of secretarial audit, I hereby report that in my opinion, the Company
has, during the audit period covering the financial year ended on March 31,2024 complied
with the statutory provisions listed hereunder and also that the Company has proper
Board-processes and compliance-mechanism in place to the extent, in the manner and subject
to the reporting made hereinafter:
for the financial year ended on March 31,2024 according to the
provisions of:
(i) The Companies Act, 2013 (the Act) and the rules made thereunder;
(ii) The Depositories Act, 1996 and the Regulations and Byelaws framed
thereunder;
(iii) The following Regulations and Guidelines prescribed under the
Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 (SEBI Act'):-
(a) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Registrars to an Issue
and Share Transfer Agents) Regulations, 1993;
(b) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Depositories and
Participants) Regulations, 2018.
(iv) The other laws as may be applicable specifically to the Company
are: Based on the information and explanations given to me by the Company, I report that
adequate systems and processes are in place to monitor and ensure compliance with the
provisions of other applicable Acts including Employee Provident Fund Act, The Employees
State Insurance Act, 1948 and other laws related to the industry as well as tax laws
applicable to the Company.
I have also examined compliance with the applicable clauses of
Secretarial Standards issued by The Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
I further report that
The Board of Directors of the Company is duly constituted with proper
balance of Executive Directors, Non-Executive Directors and Independent Directors.
The changes in the composition of the Board of Directors that took
place during the period under review were carried out in compliance with the provisions of
the Act.
There was a delay in filling the casual vacancy of the women director
as per Section 149(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with rule 3 of the Companies
(Appointment and Qualifications of Directors) Rules, 2014.
I have examined the books, papers, minutes, forms and returns filed and
other records maintained by the Company
Adequate notice is given to all directors to schedule the board
meetings, agenda and detailed notes on agenda were sent at least seven days in advance,
and a system exists for seeking and obtaining further information and clarifications on
the agenda items before the meeting and for meaningful participation at the meeting.
This report is to be read with my letter of even date, which is annexed
as Annexure A.
I further report that there are adequate systems and processes in
the company commensurate with the size and operations of the company to monitor and ensure
compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations and guidelines.