Dear Members,
Your directors take pleasure in presenting the Thirty First (31st)
Director's Report on the business and operations of your Company, along with the
audited financial statements for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2024.
This being the first Annual Report after the Initial Public Offer (IPO)
and listing of the equity shares on BSE Limited
(BSE) and National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) (BSE and NSE
hereinafter collectively referred to as Stock
Exchanges), the Board welcomes all the public shareholders and
looks forward to your faith and support in the times to come.
1. Financial Summary and Highlights
|
Standalone |
Particulars |
FY2023-24 |
FY2022-23 |
Revenue from operations |
11,918.71 |
8,320.33 |
Other income |
278.26 |
63.11 |
Total Income |
12,196.97 |
8,383.44 |
Expenses |
|
|
Operating expenditure |
10,808.59 |
7,442.53 |
Depreciation and amortization expense |
223.12 |
194.15 |
Total Expenses |
11,031.71 |
7,636.68 |
Profit before finance cost, tax |
1,165.26 |
746.76 |
Finance Cost |
343.87 |
315.16 |
Exceptional Item |
- |
- |
Profit Before Tax (PBT) |
821.39 |
431.60 |
Current tax |
212.09 |
129.71 |
Deferred tax |
-2.66 |
-15.38 |
Profit After Tax (PAT) |
611.96 |
317.27 |
Basic EPS |
8.42 |
7.75 |
Diluted EPS |
8.39 |
7.75 |
Paid up share capital |
793.06 |
528.66 |
Other Equity |
8,296.72 |
1,450.06 |
Financial Performance
Basic EPS for the year FY24 is 8.42 as against 7.75 in FY 23.
|
|
|
% Increase/ Decrease |
Particulars |
FY2023-24 |
FY2022-23 |
(YoY) |
1. Revenue from Operations |
11,919 |
8,320 |
43.2% |
2. Profit for the year |
612 |
317 |
92.9% |
Transfer to Reserves
The Company has not transferred any amount to reserves during the year
under review.
Dividend
The Board does not recommend any dividend for FY24.
Dividend Distribution Policy
Your Company has in place the Dividend Distribution
Policy for the purpose of declaration and payment of dividend in
accordance with the provisions of the
Companies Act, 2013 (the Act) and Securities and Exchange
Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (the
Listing Regulations).
The Dividend Distribution Policy is available on the website of the
Company at https://www.cyientdlm. com/hubfs/dlm/investor/corporate-governance/
Cyient_DLM-Dividend_Distribution_Policy.pdf under Investors section.
2. State of Affairs and Material Events
Your Company is a leading Integrated Electronics
Manufacturing Solutions provider that offers Design
Led Manufacturing (DLM) solutions to customers. It takes ownership of
design, manufacturing, testing, and certification support to ensure that customers'
products meet robust reliability, safety, and performance standards.
Your Company's global presence and a strong commitment to
delivering value-driven solutions, has been instrumental in transforming businesses
through innovation and technology.
Management Discussion and Analysis Report
Information on the operational and financial performance of the Company
is given in the
Management Discussion and Analysis Report, which is annexed to this
report and is in accordance with the
Listing Regulations (Annexure - A).
Material Events
Initial Public Offering
The Board of Directors of your company had approved the proposal of the
initial public issue of shares (Equity Shares) of up to 7,400.00 million at
their meeting held on December 13, 2022.
Pursuant to resolutions passed by the Board of Directors and
Shareholders at their meetings dated May 19, 2023 and May 31, 2023, respectively, your
Company has, undertaken the Pre-IPO Placement of 4,075,471 Equity Shares aggregating to
1,080.00 million.
The Initial Public Offer of your Company, comprising fresh issue of
22,364,653 equity shares aggregating to 5,920.00 million opened for subscription (on June
26, 2023, closed on June 26, 2023, for anchor investors) on June 27, 2023, and closed on
June 30, 2023. The Issue Price for the equity shares of 10 each was fixed at 265 per
equity share pursuant to a resolution passed by the Board on July 1, 2023.
Your Company completed its IPO successfully with the issue being
over-subscribed 71 times. The Board is gratified and humbled by the faith shown in the
Company by its members.
Your Company received listing and trading approvals from BSE and NSE on
July 7, 2023. The Equity Shares were listed on the Stock Exchanges on July 10, 2023.
Change in Registered Office
The Board of Directors of your Company approved shifting
oftheregisteredoffice, at their meeting held on October 16, 2023. Pursuant to the approval
received from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs on November 6, 2023, the registered office
of the company was from 3rd floor, Software Units Layout, Infocity, Madhapur, Hyderabad
500 018 to Plot no. 5G, Survey No. 99/1, Mamidipalli Village, GMR Aerospace &
Industrial Park, GMR Hyderabad Aviation SEZ Limited, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport,
Shamshabad, Hyderabad-500 108.
Setting up of new precision machining facility in Bengaluru
To complement the expanding machining business, your Company's
Bengaluru unit was shifted from an existing facility in Rajajinagar, Bengaluru to a new
facility in Peenya, Bengaluru. The new facility has a capacity of 60,000 hours per annum,
and has been designed for 3x expansion, to elevate the capacity to 180,000 hours per annum
with the addition of 20 cutting-edge machines. The new facility has 36,000 sq. ft. of
manufacturing area.
Change in the nature of business of the Company
There has been no change in the nature of the business of the Company
during FY24.
3. Share Capital
3.1 Particulars of the Share Capital of the Company as on March 31,
2024
Particulars |
Amount ( ) |
Authorized share capital |
85,00,00,000 |
(8,50,00,000) Equity Shares of 10 each) |
|
Issued, subscribed and paid-up share capital (7,93,06,124)
Equity Shares of 10 each) |
79,30,61,240 |
3.2 Changes in the Share Capital during FY24 The Company has
issued and allotted 40,75,471 equity shares of 10 each at a premium of 255/- per share
aggregating to 1,080 Mn through private placement/preferential basis to Amansa Investments
Limited on June 6, 2023.
The Company has issued and allotted 22,364,653 equity shares of
10 each at a premium of 255/- per share thereby raising 5,920.00 million through an IPO on
July 5, 2023.
The Company has taken necessary approvals of the Board and Shareholders
for the aforesaid issue of Equity Shares.
3.3 Details of Utilization of funds raised through
IPO is provided as Annexure - B
4. ESOP
The Company views Options as a long-term incentive tool that would
enable the employees not only to become co-owners, but also to create wealth out of such
ownership in future. The Company uses its Employees Stock Option Plans in compliance with
SEBI (Share Based
Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021
(the SBEB & SE Regulations') as a measure to
reward and motivate employees and attract and retain talent.
The Board, in their meeting held on July 21, 2023, approved and
recommended for members' approval the
Cyient DLM Associate Stock Option Plan 2023 (ASOP Scheme 2023) and
Cyient DLM Restricted Stock Unit Plan 2023 (RSU 2023).
The members of your Company through postal ballot had approved the ASOP
Scheme 2023 and RSU 2023 on September 9, 2023. On September 13, 2023, your
Company had applied to Stock Exchanges (NSE and
BSE) for an in-principle approval for listing of up to 10,56,173 equity
shares pursuant to Cyient DLM ASOP 2023 and up to 15,84,260 equity pursuant to Cyient
DLM RSUP 2023.
In-principle approval was received from NSE and BSE on September 27,
2023 and September 28, 2023 respectively.
During the year, the company had not granted any options to the
associates of the Company.
The applicable disclosures as stipulated under the SBEB & SE
Regulations are provided in Annexure - C to this
Report.
5. Subsidiaries, Associate Companies and Joint Ventures
Your Company has one (1) wholly owned subsidiary as on March 31, 2024.
The Company has no Joint Ventures or Associate Companies.
Cyient DLM Inc.
Corporate Information
Cyient DLM Inc. was incorporated under the General Corporation Law of
the State of Delaware on March
5, 2023, having its Registered Office in the state
Delaware.
Shareholding Pattern
The shareholding pattern of Cyient DLM Inc. as on
March 31, 2024, is as provided below:
|
Number of |
Percentage of the |
Name of the |
Common |
Issued and Paid-up |
Shareholder |
Stock |
Share Capital (%) |
Cyient DLM Limited |
Nil |
Nil |
Note: The Company had subscribed to 10,00,000 common stock of
Cyient DLM Inc. on April 04, 2024.
As per the provisions of Sections 129 of the Act read with Rule 5 of
the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, a separate statement containing the salient features
of the financial statements of the subsidiary companies/ associate companies/JV in Form
AOC-1 is published as a part of the Annual Report. Kindly refer to Annexure - D.
In accordance with Section 136 of the Act and the SEBI
Listing Regulations, copies of the financial of the Company is
available on the Company's website at the following link: https://www.cyientdlm.com/
investors/keyfinancials
6. Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report
In pursuance of Regulation 34 of the SEBI Listing
Regulations, the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report
describing the initiatives taken by the Company from an environmental, social and
governance perspective is enclosed with this report.
Kindly refer to Annexure - E. The weblink for the same is available at https://www.cyientdlm.com/investors
7. Public Deposits
Your Company has not accepted any deposits falling within the meaning
of Section 73 or 74 of the Act during
FY24 and as such, no amount on account of principal or interest on
deposits from the public was outstanding as on the date of the balance sheet.
8. Corporate Social Responsibility
Your Company believes in giving back to society in a measure that is
proportionate to its success in business. of
Cyient DLM CSR Activities are implemented through
Cyient Foundation. The interventions are specifically covering the
underprivileged children and unemployed women by providing equal opportunities and thereby
empowering them towards a dignified life and socioeconomic development of the community.
Cyient DLM also focuses on environmental sustainability through
Green Interventions and Conservation projects.
Cyient DLM had supported 4 government schools through adoption in and
around our Cyient DLM facilities and provides quality education to over 1300
underprivileged children. In FY2023-24, trained over 500 rural unskilled/semiskilled girls
on industry relevant skills and provided 100% job placements. As a part of the
environmental initiatives, we planted over 5,000 trees in and around Cyient DLM, adopted
two schools, one in Shamshabad, Telangana and other in Rural Micro Skill Centre,
Mahabubnagar, Telangana, illuminated the streets by installation of electric poles with
LED lights that have solar panels backed by batteries to run on renewable energy for the
benefit of local community around Cyient DLM facilities.
During FY24, the Company spent an amount of 72,76,354 in pursuance of
CSR Activities. The CSR
Annual Report is enclosed with this report. Kindly refer to Annexure -
F.
The details of the CSR & ESG Committee can be found in the report
on Corporate Governance, which forms a part of this report. The CSR Policy of the Company
can be accessed at the Company's website. The weblink for the same is https://www.cyientdlm.com/hubfs/dlm/
investor/corporate-governance/Cyient_DLM-CSR_ Policy.pdf
9. Board of Directors & Key Managerial Persons
9.1 Board of Directors
The Board of the Company is duly constituted. As on March 31, 2024,
your Company's Board had eight (8) directors comprising of one Executive Director,
two Non-Executive Non-Independent Directors and five Non-Executive Independent Directors
including a woman Director. The details of Board and Committee composition, tenure of
Directors, areas of expertise and other details are available in the Corporate Governance
Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.
None of the directors of the Company are disqualified under the
provisions of the Act or under the SEBI Listing Regulations.
9.2 Board Diversity
The Company has a truly diverse Board that includes and makes good use
of diversity in skills, regional and industry experience, background, race, gender,
ethnicity, and other distinctions among directors.
This diversity is considered in determining the optimum composition of
the Board. All Board appointments are made on merit, in the context of skills, experience,
independence and knowledge that the Board as a whole requires to be effective.
9.3 Independent Directors Declaration by Independent Directors
The Company has received necessary declaration from each Independent
Director under Section
149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013, that he/she meets the criteria of
independence laid down in
Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and
Regulation 25 of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
Company Secretary in practice 9.4Certificate on Non-DisqualificationThe
Certificateof
Directors pursuant to Regulation 34(3) and
Schedule V Para C, Clause 10 (i) of the SEBI Listing Regulations is
published in the Annual Report. Kindly refer to Annexure - G.
9.5 Registration of Independent Directors in Independent Directors
databank
All the Independent Directors of your Company have been registered and
are members of Independent Directors Databank maintained by the Indian Institute of
Corporate
9.6 Changes in the composition of Board of
Directors
9.6.1 Appointments during the year Mr. Muralidhar Yadama (DIN:
00034952) was appointed as Non-Executive Independent
Director for a term of three consecutive years commencing on July 21,
2023. Mr. Muralidhar Yadama is not liable to retire by rotation.
Dr. Ajay Kumar (DIN: 01975789) was appointed as Non-Executive
Independent
Director for a term of three consecutive years commencing on November
15, 2023. Dr. Ajay Kumar is not liable to retire by rotation.
9.6.2 Statement regarding opinion of the Board with regards to
integrity, expertise and experience (including the proficiency) of the
Independent Directors appointed during the year
In the opinion of the Board, the Independent Directors, Mr. Murali
Yadama and Dr. Ajay Kumar, appointed during the year possess requisite integrity,
expertise, experience and
9.6.3 Re-Appointments (Director liable to retire by rotation) The
following directors retire by rotation and being eligible, offer themselves for
re-appointment in the ensuing AGM: Mr. Rajendra Velagapudi (DIN: 06507627),
Managing Director
Mr. B.V.R. Mohan Reddy (DIN: 00058215), Non-Executive Director
Pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 36 of the SEBI Listing
Regulations and Secretarial
Standards 2 on General Meetings issued by
ICSI, brief particulars of the director proposed to be re-appointed are
provided as an annexure to the notice convening the AGM.
9.7 Key Managerial Personnel as at the end of FY24
Following are the Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) of the Company in
accordance with the provisions of Section 2(51), and 203 of the Act read with the
Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of
Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 as of March 31,
2024:
Name of the KMP |
Designation |
1. Mr. Rajendra Velagapudi |
MD |
2. Mr. Anthony Montalbano |
CEO |
3. Mr. Shrinivas Kulkarni |
CFO |
4. Ms. S Krithika |
Company Secretary |
9.8 Changes in composition of KMP
During FY24, Ms. Parvati K. R. resigned as Company Secretary and
Compliance
Krithika was appointed as the Company Secretary and Compliance officer.
9.9 Senior Managerial Person as at the end of FY24
Following are the Senior Managerial Personnel (SMP) of the Company in
accordance with the provisions of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
Name of the SMP |
Designation |
1. Mr. Kaushal Jadia# |
Chief Technology |
|
Officer |
2. Ms. Neeraja Polisetty |
Head of HR |
3. Ms. Pooja Jamwal |
Head of Corporate |
|
Development |
4. Mr. Joseph Crowley |
Head of Sales |
5. Ms. Suchitra R C |
Head of EMS |
6. Mr. Prashant Mokashi |
Head Program |
|
Management |
7. Mr. Ram Dornala* |
Chief Operating |
|
Officer |
The details about the composition of Board, KMP, SMP and the committees
of the board can be found in the Report of Corporate Governance, which a forms a part of
this report.
10. Policy On Directors' Appointment and Remuneration and Other
Details
The Company's policy on directors' appointment and
remuneration and other matters provided in section
178(3) of the Act have been disclosed in the report on Corporate
Governance, which forms part of the directors' report. The weblink for the same has
been disclosed separately at the end of this report.
10.1 Criteria for making payments to Non-
Executive Directors
Overall remuneration should reflect the size of the Company, complexity
of the sector/industry/ company's operations and the company's capacity to pay
the remuneration. Independent Directors (ID) and Non-Independent Non-Executive Directors
(NED) may be paid commission within regulatory limits.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee will recommend to the Board,
the quantum of commission for each Director based on the outcome of the evaluation process
which is driven by various factors including attendance and time spent in the Board and
committee meetings, individual contributions at the meetings and contributions made by
Directors other than in meetings. The criteria of making payments to Non-Executive
directors are also available on the website of the Company www.cyientdlm.com/investors
11. Board Meetings during the year
During FY2023-24, nine (9) meetings of the Board were held, the details
of which have been disclosed in the report on Corporate Governance, which forms a part of
this report. The maximum interval between any two meetings did not exceed 120 days, as
prescribed by the
Act.
12. Board Evaluation and Assessment
The Company believes that formal evaluation of the board and of
individual directors on an annual basis is a potentially effective way to respond to the
demand for greater board accountability and the Company, evaluations provide an ongoing
means for directors to assess their individual and collective performance and
effectiveness.
The parameters for performance evaluation of the
Board include the Board structure, the Board's role in governance,
the dynamics and functioning of the Board, reporting, and internal control systems.
Some of the performance indicators for the Committees include
understanding the terms of reference, the effectiveness of discussions at the Committee
meetings, the information provided to the Committee to discharge its duties, and the
performance of the Committee vis-a-vis its responsibilities.
The performance of individual directors was evaluated based on
parameters such as attendance at the meeting(s), contribution to Board deliberations,
engagement with colleagues on the Board, ability to guide the Company in key matters,
knowledge, and understanding of relevant areas, and responsibility towards stakeholders.
All the Directors were subject to self-evaluation and peer evaluation.
In order to facilitate the same, the board undertook a formal board
assessment and evaluation process during FY24. The Board evaluation cycle was completed
internally, led by the Independent Chairman of the
Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC).
13. Committees of the Board
As required under the provisions of the Act and the SEBI
Listing Regulations, as on March 31, 2024, the Board has the following
committees:
Audit Committee;
Nomination & Remuneration Committee;
Risk Management Committee;
Stakeholders Relationship Committee; CSR & ESG
Committee
During the year, all recommendations made by the Committees were
approved by the Board. A detailed note on the composition of the various Committees is
provided in the report on Corporate Governance, which . For forms a part of this report.
14. Adequacy of Internal Financial Controls
Internal Financial Controls are part of the Risk
Management process addressing financial and financial reporting risks.
They ensure the orderly and efficient conduct of business, including adherence to Company
policies, safeguarding of its assets, prevention and detection of fraud, error reporting
mechanisms, accuracy and completeness of the accounting records. They aid in the timely
preparation of financial statements. The Internal Financial Controls have been documented,
digitized, and embedded in the business process. The Board is of the opinion that the
Company's internal financial controls were adequate and effective during FY 2024
15. Auditors
15.1 Statutory Auditors
At the 26th (Twenty Sixth) AGM held on July 17, 2019, the members had
approved the appointment of S. R. Batliboi & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants,
(ICAI Firm Registration No. 101049W/
E300004) as the Statutory Auditors of the Company to hold officefor a
period of five years from the conclusion of that AGM till the conclusion of the 31st
(Thirty First) AGM.
Appointment of Statutory Auditors in the AGM
Based on the recommendations of the Audit
Committee, the Board of Directors have approved and recommended
the re-appointment of S. R. Batliboi & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants,
(ICAI Firm Registration No. 101049W/
E300004) for a second term of 5 consecutive years till March 31, 2029.
15.2 Internal Auditors
Pursuant to Section 138 of the Act & rules made thereunder KPMG
(Registration Number FRM-101248W/W-100022) are appointed as Internal Auditors of the
Company and continue to be the Internal Auditors for FY25 to review various operations of
the Company and report their findings to the Audit Committee.
15.3 Cost Auditors
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 148 of the
Companies Act, 2013 and as per the Companies (Cost Records and Audit)
Rules, 2014 and amendments thereof, the Board at its meeting held on April 23, 2024, has
approved the appointment of M/s GA & Associates, Cost Accountants, (FRN:
000409) as Cost Auditors of the Company for audit of cost accounting records for FY 25.
M/s GA & Associates, Cost Accountants, have confirmed their
independent status and their non-disqualifications under section 141 of the Companies Act,
2013. of remuneration of the Aproposalforratification Cost Auditor for FY25 will be placed
before the shareholders for consideration.
15.4 Secretarial Auditors
The Board has appointed MKS & Associates (Reg. No. S2017TL460500),
Practising Company
Secretaries as the Secretarial Auditors for
FY2024-25.
16. Cost Audit
In terms of the Section 148 of the Act read with
Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, your Company is
required to maintain cost accounting records and get them audited every year from Cost
Auditor and accordingly such accounts and records are made and maintained by your Company.
17. Auditors' Report and Secretarial Auditors' Report
17.1 Auditor's Report
The Auditors' Report for FY24 does not contain any qualification,
reservation or adverse remark. The Report is enclosed with the financial statements in
this Annual Report.
17.2 Secretarial Auditors' Report
The Company has undertaken an audit for FY24 as required under the Act
and the SEBI Listing Regulations. The Secretarial Auditors' Report for
FY24 does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark.
The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2024, is enclosed in
this report. Kindly refer to Annexure G.
17.3 Instances of fraud reported by the Auditors During FY24, the
Statutory Auditors and the
Secretarial Auditor have not reported any instances of fraud committed
in the Company by its officers or employees under section 143(12) of the Act to the
Central Government or the Audit Committee under section 143(12) of the Companies Act.
17.4 Annual Secretarial Compliance Report
The Annual Secretarial Compliance Report for FY24 for all applicable
compliance as per SEBI Regulations and Circulars/Guidelines issued thereunder has been
duly obtained by the Company.
The Annual Secretarial Compliance Report issued by Mr. Manish Kumar
Singhania, Practising Company Secretary Membership No. ACS 22056 (CP No. 8068), has been
submitted to the Stock Exchanges within 60 days of the end of the financial year.
18. Vigil Mechanism
The Company has put in place a Whistle Blower Policy and has
established the necessary vigil mechanism as defined under Regulation 22 of the SEBI
Listing
Regulations for employees and others to report concerns about unethical
behaviour. It also provides adequate safeguards against victimisation of employees who
avail themselves of this mechanism. No person has been denied access to the Chairman of
the
Audit Committee.
The Whistle blower Policy is available on the website of the Company - https://www.cyientdlm.com/
hubfs/dlm/investor/corporate-governance/Cyient_ DLM-Whistle_Blower_Policy.pdf. The
Company has implemented a web-based/online mechanism under its
Whistle Blower Policy. This mechanism encompasses the entire trail from
the login of a complaint to its eventual redressal.
19. Conservation of Energy, Research and Development, Technology
Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo
The particulars relating to conservation of energy, research and
development, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo, as required to be
disclosed under the Companies Act, 2013 are enclosed with this report. Kindly refer to
Annexure - J.
20. Directors' Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Act, the Board of Directors, to the
best of their knowledge and ability, confirm
In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable
accounting standards have been followed, and there are no material departures; 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 profit of the
company for that period; They have taken proper and the maintenance of adequate
accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the
assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
They have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
They have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and,
such internal financial controls are adequate and operating effectively;
They have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the
provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating
effectively.
21. Particulars of Loans, Guarantees And Investments
Your company has invested in the equity shares of STUAM Technologies
Limited (Formerly known as Innovation Communications Systems Limited) aggregating to 15%
of the paid-up equity share capital of the Statum.
Particulars of loans given, investments made, guarantees given and
securities provided, along with the purpose for which the loan, guarantee, or security is
proposed to be utilised by the recipient, are provided in the Standalone Financial
Statements. (Kindly refer note no. 6 to the Standalone Financial Statements).
22. Related Party Transactions
The Company has complied with the provisions of section 188(1) of the
Act dealing with related party transactions. The 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 Form AOC-2 and is enclosed with this report. Kindly
refer to Annexure - K. Reference is also made to note no. 30 of the Standalone Financial
Statements.
23. Annual Return
As required under Section 134(3)(a) of the Act, the Annual Return for
FY24, is placed on the Company's website in due course and can be accessed at https://www.cyientdlm.com/investors
24. Particulars of Employees
The information required under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act,
2013 read with rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014 are as follows:
I. Disclosures as per Rule 5(1):
a) The ratio of the remuneration of each Director to the median
remuneration of the employees of the Company for the financial year:
i) Executive Directors:
Name |
DIN |
Designation |
Ratio to Median remuneration |
Rajendra Velagapudi |
06507627 |
Managing Director |
N.A |
ii) Non-Executive/Independent Directors:
Name |
DIN |
Designation |
Ratio to Median Remuneration |
B.V.R. Mohan Reddy |
00058215 |
Director |
* |
Krishna Bodanapu |
00605187 |
Director |
* |
Jehangir Ardeshir |
02344835 |
Director |
2.73 |
Vanitha Datla^ |
00480422 |
Director |
2.73 |
Pillutla Madan Mohan |
09280818 |
Director |
2.73 |
Muralidhar Yadama# |
00034952 |
Director |
2.04 |
Ajay Kumar** |
01975789 |
Director |
1.14 |
The directors are paid remuneration in the form of commission.
*Non-executive Non-Independent Directors did not receive any
remuneration
^ Based on the request from the Director, the entire compensation
payable for FY 2023-24 was transferred to SPARSH HOSPICE (Centre for Palliative Care)
#appointed w.e.f July 21, 2023 **appointed w.e.f November 15, 2023 b) The percentage
increase in remuneration of each Director, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial
Company Secretary in the Financial Year:
Name |
Designation |
% Increase in Remuneration in the
Financial Year |
Rajendra Velagapudi |
Managing Director |
N.A |
Anthony Montalbano |
Chief Executive Officer |
** |
B.V.R. Mohan Reddy |
Director |
0 |
Krishna Bodanapu |
Director |
0 |
Jehangir Ardeshir |
Director |
0 |
Vanitha Datla |
Director |
0 |
Pillutla Madan Mohan |
Director |
0 |
Muralidhar Yadama |
Director |
0 |
Ajay Kumar |
Director |
0 |
Shrinivas Kulkarni |
Chief Financial Officer |
** |
S. Krithika |
Company Secretary |
N.A |
c) The percentage increase in the median remuneration of employees in
the financial year: 10% d) The number of permanent employees on the rolls of Company: 722
e) Average percentile increase already made in the salaries of employees other than the
managerial personnel in the last Financial Year and its comparison with the percentile
increase in the managerial remuneration and justification thereof and point out if there
are any exceptional circumstances for remuneration:
The average annual increase was around 87% and the average annual
increase of managerial personnel - N.A. f) Affirmation that the remuneration is as per the
remuneration policy of the Company: The Company affirms that the remuneration is as per
the Remuneration Policy of the Company.
II) Disclosures as per Rule 5(2):
The names of the top ten employees in terms of remuneration drawn and
the name of every employee, who: a) If employed throughout the Financial Year, was in
receipt of remuneration for that year which, in the aggregate, was not less than One Crore
and Two
Lakh rupees;
b) If employed for a part of the Financial Year, was in receipt of
remuneration for any part of that year, at a rate which, in the aggregate, was not less
than
Eight Lakhs and Fifty Thousand Rupees per month; c) If employed
throughout the Financial Year or part thereof, was in receipt of remuneration in that year
which, in the aggregate, or as the case may be, at a rate which, in the aggregate, is in
excess of that drawn by the Managing Director or Whole-time Director or Manager and holds
by himself or along with his spouse and dependent children, not less than two percent of
the equity shares of the company.
The statement containing particulars of employees as required under
Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule
5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014, forms part of this report. Considering the first proviso to
Section 136(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Annual Report, excluding the said
information, is being sent to the shareholders of the Company and others entitled thereto.
In terms of Section 136 of the Act, the said information is open for
inspection at the Registered Office of Company. Any shareholder interested in obtaining a
copy of the same may write to the Company Secretary at company.secretary@cyientdlm.com.
25. Loans and advances in the nature of loans to firms/Companies in
which directors are interested
The information as required to be provided under
Schedule V Para C Clause 10 (m) of the SEBI Listing Regulations forms a
part of the report on Corporate Governance enclosed with the Annual Report.
26. Details of Material Subsidiaries of the Listed Entity
The information as required to be provided under
Schedule V Para C Clause 10 (n) of the SEBI Listing Regulations forms a
part of the report on Corporate Governance enclosed with the Annual Report.
27. Particulars relating to the sexual harassment of women at workplace
(Prevention, prohibition and redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH)
The Company has complied with provisions relating to the constitution
of Internal Complaints Committee under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 during
FY24.
List of Initiatives under POSH for FY24
POSH Committee connects every quarter to ensure the complaints
(if any) registered are duly discussed with an improved approach on building awareness.
Further, the Company continues to have POSH Committee meetings to enhance awareness among
associates.
Awareness and sensitization continue during the induction of
associates. POSH Committee has been nominated for training in various national and
state level forums (CII, etc.). Conducted sessions during the year, specifically
for all the blue-collar and contract employees in Hyderabad and Bengaluru, on POSH
awareness. There are no pending complaints either at the beginning or at end of the
Financial Year. The following is the summary of the complaints received and disposed-off
during FY24:
(a) Number of complaints received: NIL (b) Number of complaints
disposed: NIL
(c) Number of complaints pending as on end of FY24: Nil
28. Risk Management
The company pursues a comprehensive Risk Management Programme as an
essential element of sound corporate governance and is committed to continuously embedding
risk management in its daily culture. This process is followed in five steps:
Identify risks and opportunities
Assess risk and performance for key processes Evaluate
the risk impact across business operations Develop mitigation plan for the risks
identified and
Monitor the risks at regular intervals and report to the Risk
Management Committee
The company has classified the risks into five categories: i) Strategic
ii) Reputational iii) Operational iv) Financial v) Compliance/Litigation
Each identified risk is assessed according to its probability and
impact on the company.
The Board of Directors has formed an internal Risk
Management Committee to identify, evaluate, mitigate, and monitor risk
management in the company. The
Committee comprises cross-functional members from the senior management
of the company. The primary objectives of the Committee are to assist the Board in the
following:
To provide oversight for all categories of risk and promulgate a
risk culture in the organization.
To adopt leading Risk Management practices in the industry and
manage risk proactively at an organizational level.
To help develop a culture within the enterprise where people at
all levels understand risks.
Provide input to management on risk appetite and tolerance and
monitor the organization's risk on an ongoing basis.
Approve and review Risk Management Plan which includes the
Company's risk management structure, framework, methodologies adopted, guidelines,
and details of assurance and review of the Risk Management Process.
Monitor risks, risk management capabilities and mitigation
plans.
More details on the Risk Management Committee of the Board can be found
in the report on Corporate Governance. Members may also refer to the Management Discussion
& Analysis Report.
29. Corporate Governance
The Company will continue to uphold the true spirit of Corporate
Governance and implement the best governance practices. A report on Corporate
Governance pursuant to the provisions of Corporate Governance Code
stipulated under the SEBI Listing Regulations forms a part of the Annual Report. Kindly
refer to Annexure - L.
Full details of the various Board Committees are also provided therein
along with the Auditors' Certificate regarding compliance of conditions of corporate
governance in Annexure - M.
30. Declaration by the CEO
Pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 17 of the SEBI
Listing Regulations, a declaration by the CEO of the company, declaring
that all the members of the Board and the Senior Management Personnel of the company have
affirmed compliance with the Code of Conduct of the Company is enclosed in this report.
Kindly refer to
Annexure - N.
The CEO/CFO certification to the Board pursuant to Regulation 17 of the
SEBI Listing Regulations is enclosed to this report. Kindly refer to Annexure - P.
31. Secretarial Standards
The Company is in due compliance with all the applicable Secretarial
Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
32. Other Disclosures
During the Financial Year under review: There was no issue
ofEquityShareswithdifferential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise.
There was no issue of Shares (including Sweat Equity Shares) to
associates of the Company under any scheme. No shares were bought back during the
year under review.
No Bonus Shares were issued 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 Company's operations
in future.
The Company does not have any scheme of provision of money for
the purchase of its own shares by Employees or by Trustees for the benefit of employees.
The Managing Director did not receive any remuneration or
commission from any of its subsidiaries.
There is no proceeding pending under the Insolvency and
Bankruptcy Code, 2016. There was no instance of a one-time settlement with any Bank
or Financial Institution.
The Company does not have any shares in unclaimed suspense demat
account.
There were no material changes and commitments ecting the
financial position of the Company aff which occurred between the end of financial year to
which the financial statement relates on the date of this report. The other changes in
commitments are provided in the relevant places of the annual report. Details of
difference between amount of the valuation done at the time of one-time settlement and the
valuation done while taking loan from the Banks or Financial Institutions along with the
reasons thereof - the company has not made any such valuation during FY24.
There were no cyber security incidents or breaches, loss of data
or documents during FY24.
33. Acknowledgments
The Board of Directors expresses their thanks to the
Company's customers, shareholders, vendors and bankers for their
support to the company during the year. We also express our sincere appreciation for the
contribution made by our employees at all levels. Our consistent growth was made possible
by their hardwork, cooperation and support.
Your directors would like to make a special mention of the support
extended by the various departments of the Central and State Governments, particularly the
Software Technology Parks of India, Development Commissioners - SEZ, Department of
Communication and Information Technology, the Direct and Indirect tax authorities, the
Ministry of Commerce, the Reserve Bank of India, Ministry of Corporate Affairs/Registrar
of Companies, SEBI, the Stock Exchanges and others and look forward to their support in
all future endeavours.
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
|
Krishna Bodanapu |
Place: Hyderabad |
Non- Executive Chairman |
Date: 23.04.2024 |
DIN:00605187 |