The Directors present herewith their Report and the Audited Financial
Statements for the financial year ended 31 March 2024.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Particulars |
Standalone Financial Year
ended |
Consolidated Financial Year
ended |
|
31 March 2024 |
31 March 2023 |
31 March 2024 |
31 March 2023 |
Revenue from Operations |
754,211.45 |
467,491.98 |
771,787.28 |
509,091.12 |
Profit before Finance costs and Depreciation |
79,602.54 |
44,583.48 |
80,891.32 |
46,277.94 |
Finance costs |
21,540.55 |
16,042.28 |
21,798.62 |
16,538.61 |
Depreciation and amortisation expense |
20,399.96 |
10,817.66 |
20,788.30 |
11,351.74 |
Profit before Tax |
37,662.03 |
17,723.54 |
38,304.40 |
18,387.59 |
Less: Tax Expense |
10,288.26 |
5,298.92 |
10,885.92 |
5,914.84 |
Profit after Tax |
27,373.77 |
12,424.62 |
27,418.48 |
12,472.75 |
Add: Other Comprehensive Income |
(465.31) |
(1,018.03) |
(465.31) |
(1,018.03) |
Total Comprehensive income for the financial year carried
to Other Equity |
26,908.46 |
11,406.59 |
26,953.17 |
11,454.72 |
PERFORMANCE OF THE COMPANY
Standalone performance
Revenue from operations for the financial year ended
31 March 2024 is Rs. 754,211 Lakhs (Rs.467,492 Lakhs in
FY 2022-23), an increase of about 61% over the previous year. The
Company has made a profit after tax of Rs. 27,374 Lakhs for the financial year ended 31
March 2024 (Rs. 12,425 Lakhs in the FY 2022-23), an increase of about 120% over the
previous year.
Consolidated performance
Revenue from operations for the financial year ended
31 March 2024 is Rs. 771,787 Lakhs (Rs. 509,091 Lakhs in FY
2022-23), an increase of about 52% over the previous year. The Company has made a profit
after tax of Rs. 27,418 Lakhs (Rs. 12,473 Lakhs in FY 2022-23), an increase of about 120%
over the previous year.
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
Total value of new contracts secured during the financial year: I
691,569 Lakhs.
Major contracts secured during the FY 2023-24 having a value of I
20,000 Lakhs and above were as under:
Construction of Balance Outer Harbour Works for Project Varsha,
for Director General, Project Varsha at Vizag.
Civil & Hydro-Mechanical Works of 500 MW Chitravati Pump
Storage Project for Adani Renewable Energy Forty-Two Limited at Ananthapuramu, Andhra
Pradesh.
Construction of Yard & Associated facilities, Railway and
Buildings for proposed Bulk Berth no. 4 for Dhamra Port Company Limited at Dhamra Port,
Odisha.
Engineering, Supply/Procurement and Construction of Proposed
Bulk Berth no. 4 for Dhamra Port Company Limited at Dhamra Port, Odisha.
During the financial year, your Company in Joint Venture with Transrail
Lighting Limited, secured a contract for construction of Design, Supply, Installation,
Testing & Commissioning of Jamuna River Crossing Portion of Bogura-Kaliakair 400kV
Double Circuit Transmission Line on Turnkey Basis, for Power Grid Company of Bangladesh
Ltd. at Bangladesh.
During the financial year, major contracts were completed-
Laying of main trunk sewer by micro tunnelling method and
construction of Churial Extension Pumping Station, for Kolkata Environmental Improvement
Investment Programme Kolkata, West Bengal.
Underground construction of RCC Box Tunnel in underground
Bimanbandar Station Yard for Metro Railway Kolkata, West Bengal.
Construction of lower & middle promenade, stepped
embankment, diaphragm wall, earth filling with infrastructure services on east bank of
river Sabarmati for Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Limited at Ahmedabad,
Gujarat.
Construction of Multi Modal IWT terminal for Indian Waterways
Authority at Haldia, West Bengal.
Development of Refit Jetty and Allied Facilities for (Chief
Engineer & Administrator) Andaman Lakshadweep Harbour works at Port Blair, Andaman and
Nicobar Islands.
Development of Liquid Cargo Jetty at JNPT through EPC for
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust at Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Construction of Substructure for Pamban bridge for Rail Vikas
Nigam Limited at Tamil Nadu.
Construction of 7 stations ANS1 - including all related works of
New Garia-Airport Metro Project for Rail Vikas Nigam Limited at Kolkata, West Bengal.
Construction of 7 stations ANS3 - including all related works of
New Garia-Airport Metro Project for Rail Vikas Nigam Limited at Kolkata, West Bengal.
Upgradation of Passenger Terminal Building and Airside
Facilities at International Airport for Airport Authority of India at Tiruchirappalli
(Trichy), Tamil Nadu.
Construction of New Integrated, Modi_cation of Existing and
Reconstruction of Old Terminal Building at Civil Enclave Pune Airport for Airport
Authority of India at Pune, Maharashtra.
DIVIDEND
Rs.n view of the performance of the Company during the financial year
under consideration, the Directors are pleased to recommend a dividend of Rs. 1.70 per
equity share on 171,787,584 equity shares of Rs. 1/- each fully paid up. The above
dividend amounting to Rs. 2,920 Lakhs, if approved at the ensuing Annual General Meeting
(AGM) of the Company, will represent 10.67% of distributable profits of Rs. 27,374 Lakhs
for the financial year.
Pursuant to the Finance Act, 2020, since dividend income is taxable in
the hands of the shareholders, the Company will be required to make deduction of tax at
source from dividend payable to the members at prescribed rates under the Income Tax Act
for the financial year.
In terms of the provisions of Regulation 43A of the SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended ("Listing
Regulations"), the Company has formulated and adopted a Dividend Distribution Policy.
It is available on the Company's website and can be accessed at
https://www.itdcem.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Dividend-Distribution_Policy.pdf
TRANSFER TO RESERVE
The Company has not transferred any amount to the reserves during the
financial year.
PERFORMANCE AND FINANCIAL POSITION OF SUBSIDIARY AND JOINT VENTURES
As required under Regulation 34 of the Listing Regulations and Section
129 of the Companies Act, 2013 (hereinafter referred to as the Act'), the
Consolidated Financial Statements, which have been prepared by the Company in accordance
with the applicable provisions of the Act and the applicable Accounting Standards, form
part of this Annual Report.
The performance and financial position of the Company's subsidiary
and joint ventures are summarised herein below:
Name |
Total income |
Profit/(Loss) for the financial year |
% share |
Share of Profit/(Loss) * |
Subsidiary: |
|
|
|
|
ITD Cementation Projects India Limited |
0.06 |
(0.43) |
100% |
(0.43) |
Joint Ventures: |
|
|
|
|
ITD Cemindia JV |
6,428.48 |
(1,312.28) |
80% |
(1,304.02) |
ITD-ITD Cem JV |
11,387.93 |
(2,676.83) |
49% |
(1,311.65) |
ITD- ITD Cem JV (Consortium of ITD ITD
Cementation) |
Nil |
(7.36) |
40% |
(2.95) |
ITD Cem-Maytas Consortium |
15,309.88 |
1,068.05 |
95% |
1,014.65 |
CEC-ITD Cem-TPL JV |
25,407.86 |
4,828.57 |
60% |
2,897.14 |
ITD Cem-BBJ JV |
14,652.20 |
Nil |
51% |
Nil |
ITD Cementation India Limited- Transrail Lighting
Limited Joint Venture |
1.17 |
Nil |
72.66% |
Nil |
* Share of profit/loss recognised based on control exercised by the
Company.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 129(3) of the Act, a statement
containing the salient features of the performance and financial position of the said
Subsidiary and Joint Ventures as required under Rule 5 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules,
2014 as amended, is provided in Form AOC-1 marked as Annexure 1 and forms part of the
Consolidated Financial Statements.
Further, pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the Act, the
financial statements of the Company, consolidated financial statements along with relevant
documents and separate audited financial statements in respect of Subsidiary, are also
available on the website of the Company
https://www.itdcem.co.in/investors/subsidiary-company/.
ENERGY CONSERVATION, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The Company lays significant emphasis on improvements in methods and
processes in its areas of construction and operations. The primary focus of this effort is
to continually refine the frequently used systems at the Company's project sites to
derive optimisation, reduction in the breakdowns, improve effectiveness and efficiency of
use and hence provide a competitive edge for any project.
Information on Energy Conservation, Technology Absorption, Foreign
Exchange Earnings and Outgo as required under Section 134(3)(m) of the Act read with Rule
8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, is attached herewith and marked as Annexure 2
to this Report.
AUDITORS AND AUDITORS' REPORTS
Statutory Auditors
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 of the Act, M/s. T R Chadha
& Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants (ICAI Firm Registration Number: 006711N/N500028) were
appointed as the Auditors of the Company at the 44th Annual General Meeting (AGM)
held on 22 September 2022 for a period of five years from the conclusion of the 44th AGM
until the conclusion of the 49th AGM to be held in the year 2027.
The Statutory Auditor's report does not contain any
qualifications, reservations, adverse remarks or disclaimers.
Cost Auditors
In terms of Section 148 of the Act read with the Companies (Cost
Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, as amended, the Company is required to prepare and
maintain cost records and also have the same audited by a Cost Accountant. The Cost Audit
Report and the Compliance Report of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2023 was filed
with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs by Mr. Suresh D. Shenoy, Cost Accountants, before
the due date as prescribed under Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, as
amended. Further, the cost accounts and records as required to be maintained under Section
148 of the Act, are duly made and maintained by the Company.
The Board, based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, has
re-appointed Mr. Suresh D. Shenoy, Cost Accountant (Membership No. 8318), as Cost Auditors
of the Company for conducting cost audit for the year 2024-25. The Company has received
consent from Mr. Shenoy for his re-appointment. He has also provided confirmation that he
is free from any disqualification specified under Section 141(3) and proviso to Section
148(3) read with Section 141(4) of the Act. He has further confirmed his independent
status and an arm's length relationship with the Company.
The consent of the members is being sought at the ensuing Annual
General Meeting for ratification of the remuneration payable to the Cost Auditor for the
financial year 2024-25. The Cost Auditor's report does not contain any
qualifications, reservations, adverse remarks or disclaimers.
Secretarial Auditors
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Act, read with the
Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Board
had appointed M/s. Parikh
& Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, Mumbai, as the
Secretarial Auditor for conducting Secretarial Audit of the Company for the year 2023-24.
The Secretarial Audit Report issued by M/s. Parikh & Associates for the year 2023-24
is attached herewith and marked as Annexure 3 to this Report. The said Secretarial
Auditor's report does not contain any qualifications, reservations, adverse remarks
or disclaimers.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL a) Key Managerial Personnel
(KMP)
In accordance with the provisions of Section 203 of the Act, the
following persons are the KMPs of the Company as at 31 March 2024:
Name of the KMP |
Designation |
Mr. Santi Jongkongka |
Executive Vice Chairman |
Mr. Jayanta Basu |
Managing Director |
Mr. Prasad Patwardhan |
Chief Financial Officer |
Mr. Rahul Neogi |
Company Secretary |
b) Directors
Appointment/Re-appointment:
Mr. Sunil Shah Singh (DIN 00233918) was re-appointed as
an Independent Director of the Company for a second term of three consecutive years from
11 May 2023 to 10 May 2026 (both days inclusive) based on the recommendation of the
Nomination and Remuneration Committee, which was approved by the Members through Postal
Ballot on 05 May 2023.
Mr. Pankaj I. C. Jain (DIN 00173513) was re-appointed as an
Independent Director of the Company for a second term of five consecutive years from
31 October 2023 to 30 October 2028 (both days inclusive) based on the
recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, which was approved by the
Members through Postal Ballot on 29 October 2023.
Mr. Piyachai Karnasuta (DIN 07247974), retires by rotation at
the ensuing Annual General Meeting and, being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment.
The disclosures made in this regard are available at
https://www.itdcem.co.in/about-us/board-of-directors-and-committees-of-directors/
Integrity, expertise and experience (Including proficiency) of the
Independent Directors during the financial year:
Mr. Sunil Shah Singh (DIN 00233918) (Mr. Singh) was re-appointed as an
Independent Director of the Company for a second term of three consecutive years from 11
May 2023 to 10 May 2026 (both days inclusive). The Board is of the opinion that Mr. Singh
possesses rich and wide experience and proficiency in the industry with engineered product
manufacturing and construction companies covering varied fields. He has served on a number
of national level industry bodies and on government panels including for
Standards' setting and Industry development' and has been a National
Council Member of Construction Federation of India, Construction Industry Development
Council and on the Governing Body of National Institute of Construction Management and
Research and considering his active participation in the Board/ Committee deliberations of
the Company and time devoted by him, Mr. Singh's re-appointment would be beneficial
to the Company.
Mr. Pankaj I. C. Jain (DIN 00173513) (Mr. Jain) was re-appointed as an
Independent Director of the Company for a second term of five consecutive years from 31
October 2023 to 30 October 2028 (both days inclusive).
The Board is of the opinion that Mr. Jain possesses wide knowledge of
Tax Litigation, Tax Advisory & Audits of large Corporates, Stock Exchanges, Government
Corporations, Financial Institutions, Banks & Insurance Companies, and considering his
active participation in the Board/Committee deliberations of the Company and time devoted
by him, Mr. Jain's re-appointment would be beneficial to the Company.
c) Declarations by Independent Directors
The Company has received the necessary declarations from each
Independent Director of the Company under Section 149(7) of the Act and Regulation 25 (8)
of the Listing Regulations confirming that he/she meets with the criteria of independence
as laid down in Section 149(6) of the Act as well as Regulation 16(1) (b) of the Listing
Regulations.
There has been no change in the circumstances affecting their status as
independent directors of the Company.
d) Pecuniary Relationship of Non-Executive Directors
During the financial year under review, the Non-Executive
Directors of the Company had no pecuniary relationship or transactions with the Company,
other than being in receipt of sitting fees, commission and reimbursement of expenses
incurred by them for the purpose of attending meetings of the Board/Committees of Board of
the Company.
e) Performance Evaluation
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134 (3)(p), Section 149 (8) and
Schedule IV of the Act and applicable Listing Regulations, annual evaluation of
performance of the Board, the individual Directors as well as Committees of the Board had
been carried out. The performance of the individual Members of the Board was evaluated by
the Board after seeking inputs from all the Directors on the basis of criteria such as the
Board composition and structure, effectiveness of Board processes, contribution made by
the Directors, information and functioning, etc. The performance of the Committees was
evaluated by the Board, based on the inputs from the Committee members on the basis of
criteria such as the composition of committees, effectiveness of committee meetings, etc.
At a separate Meeting of Independent Directors held on 8 February 2024,
performance of Non-Independent Directors, the Board as a whole and the Chairman of the
Company were evaluated, taking into account the views of Executive Directors and
Non-Executive Directors. The Board and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee reviewed
the performance of individual Directors based on meaningful contribution made by each of
them while participating in the Board and Committee meetings, etc.
Based on the meeting of the Independent Directors and the meeting of
Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the performance of the Board, its Committees, and
Individual Directors was also deliberated upon at the Board Meeting. Performance
Evaluation of Independent Directors was done by the entire Board, excluding the
Independent Director being evaluated.
f) Number of Meetings of Board of Directors
Seven meetings of Board of Directors were held during the year under
report. For details pertaining to the composition and number of meetings of the Board,
please refer to the Report on Corporate Governance which forms part of this Report.
REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS AND KMPS
Disclosures with respect to the remuneration of Directors, KMPs and
employees as required under Section 197 of the Act read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is given below: (a) The
ratio of the remuneration of each Director to the median remuneration of the employees of
the Company for the financial year:
Directors |
Ratio to median remuneration* |
Non - Executive Directors |
|
- Mr. Piyachai Karnasuta |
0.66:1 |
- Mr. Sunil Shah Singh1 |
0.66:1 |
- Mr. Pankaj I. C. Jain2 |
0.66:1 |
- Ms. Jana Chatra |
0.28:1 |
Executive Directors |
|
- Mr. Santi Jongkongka |
27.88:1 |
- Mr. Jayanta Basu |
23.03:1 |
*Non - Executive Directors were also paid sitting fees as per details
given in the Report on Corporate Governance. Sitting fees do not constitute an element of
remuneration.
1. Mr. Sunil Shah Singh was re-appointed as an Independent Director of
the Company for a second term of 3 consecutive years w.e.f. 11 May 2023.
2. Mr. Pankaj I.C. Jain was re-appointed as an Independent Director of
the Company for a second term of 5 consecutive years w.e.f. 31 October 2023.
(b) The percentage increase in remuneration of each director, chief
executive officer, chief financial officer, company secretary during the year:
Directors, Chief Executive Officer,
Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary |
|
Mr. Piyachai Karnasuta |
- |
Mr. Sunil Shah Singh1 |
- |
Mr. Pankaj I.C. Jain2 |
- |
Ms. Jana Chatra |
- |
Mr. Santi Jongkongka, |
20% |
Executive Vice Chairman |
|
Mr. Jayanta Basu, |
20% |
Managing Director |
|
Mr. Prasad Patwardhan, |
9.68% |
Chief Financial Officer |
|
Mr. Rahul Neogi, Company Secretary |
11.46% |
1. Mr. Sunil Shah Singh was re-appointed as an Independent Director of
the Company for a second term of 3 consecutive years w.e.f. 11 May 2023.
2. Mr. Pankaj I.C. Jain was re-appointed as an Independent Director of
the Company for a second term of 5 consecutive years w.e.f. 31 October 2023.
(c) The percentage increase in the median remuneration of employees in
the year: 12% (d) The number of permanent employees on the rolls of the Company: 2598 (As
on 31 March 2024) (e) Average percentile increases already made in the salaries of
employees other than the managerial personnel in the last financial year and its
comparison with the percentile increase in the managerial remuneration and justification
thereof and point out if there are any exceptional circumstances for increase in the
managerial remuneration:
Sr. No |
Other Employees |
Managerial |
Remarks |
1 |
15% |
10.50% |
NIL |
(f) Affirmation that the remuneration is as per the Nomination and
Remuneration Policy of the Company: The Company affirms that the remuneration is as per
the Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Act, the Board of Directors, to the
best of their knowledge and ability, confirm that: in the preparation of the annual
accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024, the applicable accounting standards have been
followed and there have been no material departures; the Directors 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 year; the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for 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; the Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going
concern basis; the Directors have laid down internal financial controls to be
followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and
operating effectively; and
the Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance
with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and
operating effectively.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
As required under Section 177(8) of the Act, the details pertaining to
the composition, terms of reference and number of meetings of the Audit Committee are
included in the Report on Corporate Governance, which forms part of this Report.
During the year under review, there was no instance wherein the Board
had not accepted any recommendation of the Audit Committee.
VIGIL MECHANISM FOR DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES
The Company has formulated and published Whistle Blower Policy. This
Policy has adequate safeguards against victimisation of the whistle blower and ensures
protection of the whistle blower's identity. The Audit Committee oversees the
functioning of this Policy. Whistle Blower is entitled to direct access to the Chairperson
of the Audit Committee in appropriate or exceptional cases. In case of any Whistle Blowing
Disclosure, the Managing Director shall constitute a Committee from amongst Senior
Management Team members as stipulated in the said Policy. This Policy is available on the
website of the Company at www.itdcem.
co.in/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/FINAL-Whistle_Blower_ Policy.pdf.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS
The Company has an internal control system commensurate with the size,
scale and complexity of its operations. In order to enhance controls and governance
standards, the Company has adopted Standard Operating Procedures, which ensure that robust
internal financial controls exist in relation to operations, financial reporting and
compliance for orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including adherence to
Company's Policies, the safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detection of
frauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records and the timely
preparation of reliable financial information. In addition, the Company strives to remain
vigilant on the evolving cyber security threat to the Company's IT Systems. Further,
Internal Audit monitors and evaluates the efficacy and adequacy of the internal control
system in the Company, its compliance with operating systems, accounting procedures and
policies at all locations. Periodical reports on the controls in the place and suggested
corrective action, wherever required, are also presented to the Audit Committee.
During the financial year under report, the internal controls were
tested and found effective, as a part of the Management's control testing initiative.
Accordingly, the Board, with the concurrence of the Audit Committee and the Auditors is of
the opinion that the Company's Internal Financial Controls were adequate and
operating effectively for the financial year ended 31 March 2024.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS
Particulars of loans, guarantees and investments as required under the
provisions of Section 186 of the Act have been disclosed in the Financial Statements.
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES
None of the transactions entered into with related parties during the
financial year 2023-24 falls under the purview of Section 188(1) of the Act and Rules
framed thereunder. All contracts or arrangements entered into with related parties during
the year, were at arm's length basis and in the ordinary course of the Company's
business, and with prior approval of the Audit Committee/Board, as applicable. In terms of
Section 134(3) read with Section 188(2) of the Act, no material contract or arrangement
with any related party was entered into by your Company during the year under report.
The Company had entered into a Material Related Party transaction
falling under Regulation 23 (4) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended from time to time,
with ITD Cementation India Limited Transrail Lighting Limited Joint Venture
("Joint Venture"), a related party of the Company in terms of Regulation
2(1)(zb) of the Listing Regulations and Indian Accounting Standards
24 (Ind AS 24), for a value of $ 149 Million (excluding applicable
taxes and duties) alongwith escalation/ variation, in relation to the execution of its
scope of work under a Contract awarded to the Joint Venture by Power Grid Company of
Bangladesh Limited on such terms and conditions as agreed between the Company and the
Joint Venture, based on the subcontracting agreement entered into between the Company and
the Joint Venture for the said purpose. The said transaction was on an arm's length
basis and in the ordinary course of business of the Company and approved by the Members
through Postal Ballot on 29 October 2023.
Therefore, the said related party transaction is reported in Form No.
AOC-2 in terms of Section 134 of the Act, read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts)
Rules, 2014 and attached herewith as Annexure 4.
The related party disclosures as specified in Para A of Schedule V read
with Regulation 34(3) of the Listing Regulations are given in the Financial Statements.
A Policy, governing the related party transactions, which is in line
with the requirements of the Act and the Listing Regulations, and duly approved by the
Board of the Company, has been adopted and the same has been uploaded on the
Company's website at
https://www.itdcem.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/RPT-Policy-08112023.pdf
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Board of Directors of the Company has constituted Risk Management
Committee (RMC) to implement and monitor the risk management plan for the Company. The
details pertaining to the composition, terms of reference and number of the meetings held
of the RMC are included in the Report on Corporate Governance, which forms part of this
Report.
The Company has a well-documented and robust risk management framework
in place. Under this framework, risks are identified across all business processes of the
Company on a continuous basis. These risks are further broken down into various
sub-categories of risks and monitored by respective divisional/functional heads. The
Company has adopted a risk management policy and has in place a mechanism to inform the
Audit/Board Members about risk assessment and minimisation procedures and its periodical
review. The Committee undertakes periodical review of the said Policy to make it more
effective and relevant to the growing business needs of the Company and also to ensure
that appropriate processes and systems are in place to evaluate risks associated with the
business of the Company. More details in respect to the risk management are given in
Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A).
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
The Board of Directors has a CSR Committee in place comprised of Mr.
Piyachai Karnasuta, Mr. Sunil Shah Singh, Mr. Santi Jongkongka and Mr. Jayanta Basu as
members of the Committee as at 31 March 2024. Mr. Piyachai Karnasuta is the Chairman of
this Committee.
The Company has framed and adopted the CSR Policy and the same has been
uploaded on the Company's website
https://www.itdcem.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/ CSR_Policy_Final.pdf. Your Company
strives to adopt a balanced approach to overall community development through CSR
activities that would benefit the marginalised sections of society and bring about a
positive impact in their lives, including those in and around the areas where it operates
touching upon various aspects of society such as education, health, disaster management,
environment and empowerment of economically weaker sections of the society.
Based on average net profit earned by the Company in the three
immediately preceding financial years as computed in accordance with the CSR Rules, the
Company was required to spend an amount of Rs. 171.33 Lakhs on CSR activities for the
financial year ended 31 March 2024. However, the Company could spend Rs. 170.49 Lakhs only
because an implementing agency, to whom the Company made a financial contribution of Rs.
5.90 Lakhs, could spend an amount of Rs. 5.06 Lakhs only, leaving an unspent amount of Rs.
0.84 Lakhs as on 31 March 2024. Subsequently, the Board decided to transfer the said
unspent amount of Rs. 0.84 Lakhs to Ganga Clean Fund, being the designated Fund
specified in Schedule VRs.Rs. of the Companies Act, 2013, set up by the Central Government
for rejuvenation of river Ganga, within the stipulated period of 6 month from the expiry
of the financial year ended 31 March 2024.
The disclosures required to be given under Section 135 of the Act read
with Rule 9 of the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 are
provided in Annexure 5 and form part of this Report.
COMPANY'S POLICY ON DIRECTORS' APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION
AND THEIR ATTRIBUTES
In accordance with the provisions of Section 178(3) of the Act and
Regulation 19 read with Part D of Schedule II of the Listing Regulations, the Nomination
and Remuneration Committee (NRC) is responsible for determining qualification, positive
attributes and independence of a Director and recommend to the Board, a Policy relating to
the remuneration of the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other employees. The
details pertaining to the composition, terms of reference and number of the meetings held
for the NRC are included in the Report on Corporate Governance, which forms part of this
Report.
The Company has adopted the Nomination and Remuneration Policy and the
same has been uploaded on the Company's website at https://www.itdcem.co.in/
wp-content/uploads/2016/06/revised-Nomination-Remuneration-Policy-Final-11022022.pdf and
relevant extracts of the said Policy covering, inter-alia, directors' appointments
are given in Annexure 6 and form part of this Report.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND RELATED DISCLOSURES
Particulars of employees as required under Section 197 of the Act read
with Rule 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014 is annexed to the Board's Report and marked as Annexure 7. In
accordance with the provisions of Section 136 of the Act, the Annual Report and Accounts
are being mailed to all the Members of the Company excluding the aforesaid information and
the said particulars will be made available on request and also made available for
inspection at the Registered Office of the Company. Any Member interested in obtaining
such particulars may write to the Company Secretary at the Registered Office of the
Company.
ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to Section 92(3) of the Act read with Rule 12 of the Companies
(Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, Annual Return of the Company is uploaded on
the website of the Company and can be accessed at https://
www.itdcem.co.in/investors/financial/annual-returns/.
DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted any deposit from the public falling under
Section 73 of the Act and the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Pursuant to the Listing Regulations, 2015, the Management Discussion
and Analysis is attached hereto and forms part of this Annual Report and marked as
Annexure 8 to this Report.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Pursuant to the Listing Regulations, 2015, the Report on Corporate
Governance alongwith a certificate of compliance from the Auditors is attached hereto and
marked as Annexure 9 to this Report.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
As required under Regulation 34(2)(f) of the Listing Regulations, the
Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report, describing the initiatives taken by the
Company from an environmental, social and governance perspective in the specified format,
forms part of this Annual Report.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF
THE COMPANY
There are no material changes and commitments affecting the financial
position of the Company, which have occurred between the end of the financial year under
review and the date of this Report.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR
TRIBUNALS
During the financial year under review, there were no significant and
material orders passed by any regulator or court or tribunal, impacting the going concern
status of the Company and its future operations.
DISCLOSURE UNDER SEXUAL HARRASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION,
PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
During the financial year under review, there were no cases filed
pursuant to the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and
Redressal) Act, 2013 and the Rules framed thereunder.
The Company has complied with the provisions relating to the
constitution of Internal Complaints Committee under the Sexual Harassment of Women at
Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
REPORTING OF FRAUD BY AUDITORS
The Statutory Auditors of the Company have not reported any instances
of fraud under the second proviso of Section 143(12) of the Act.
SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Company has complied with the applicable mandatory Secretarial
Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS
There has been no change in the nature of business of the Company
during the financial year under review.
APPLICATION/PROCEEDINGS UNDER INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE
There was no application(s) made or any proceedings pending against the
Company under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016) (the Code) during the
financial year under review.
ONE TIME SETTLEMENT WITH BANKS/ FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND VALUATION
THEREOF
None during the year.
ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018
The Company has an established Integrated Management System comprising
Quality Management System (QMS) conforming to ISO 9001:2015, Environmental Management
System (EMS) conforming to ISO 14001:2015 and Occupational Health and Safety Management
System conforming to ISO 45001:2018 at all offices, depots and project sites (India and
overseas). During the financial year, the Company's Management System has been
audited for re-certification and compliance to the requirements of the International
Standards has been confirmed by TUV-NORD. The Company is amongst the few construction
companies who have established an Integrated Management System (IMS). The system is
effectively implemented and maintained to ensure customer satisfaction, continual
improvement and compliance to the applicable legal and other non-regulatory requirements
as per the Standards.
OUTLOOK
ITD Cementation India Limited has made significant strides in advancing
its core objectives and delivering value to stakeholders. During the year under review,
the Company's financial performance reflects its continued commitment to prudent
financial management and strategic decision-making. Despite the challenges posed by market
volatility and economic uncertainties, the Company achieved commendable revenue growth and
maintained robust profitability while maintaining its conservative balance sheet position.
A crucial component of the Company's success has been its ability to complete several
key projects which reflects its technical prowess, commitment to quality standards and
customer satisfaction. The Company's execution track record, financial stability,
technical expertise and strong balance sheet have helped it secure new orders worth over I
6,900 crore during the year, resulting in a consolidated order book of I 19,918 crore as
of 31 March 2024.
India's construction sector continues to be a key driver of
economic growth supported by various flagships programmes of the Government such as the
National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP), National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP), Bharatmala,
Sagarmala, UDAN etc. These initiatives are being supported by an increase in budgetary
allocation for the sector to over I11 Lakhs crore for FY 2024-25. The Company as a part of
its growth strategy is also exploring opportunities for international expansion,
particularly in regions with robust infrastructure development plans. Overall, while the
construction industry presents promising growth opportunities, the Company is
well-positioned to capitalise on these prospects by leveraging its strengths, embracing
innovation and maintaining a customer-centric approach for sustainable growth and value
creation.
PARENT COMPANY
Italian-Thai Development Public Company Limited (ITD), founded in 1958,
is a leading civil engineering & infrastructure construction and development company
in Thailand. With a well-diversified presence across the construction space that includes
MRT, airports, buildings, hydro-electric dams, power plants, tunnels, pipelines, jetties,
deep-sea ports & marine works, highways, expressways & bridges, industrial works,
mining and telecommunications, ITD is listed in Nikkei Asia 300; a list of Asia's
biggest and fastest growing companies among 11 economies in the continent.
ITD has been a leader in infrastructure construction in Thailand for
more than 64 years and has since then expanded its operations across several other
countries in South and South East Asia.
ITD won the prestigious International Federation of Asian and Western
Pacific Contractor's Association (IFAWPCA)
Gold Medal Award for civil engineering in 1982. It was awarded to ITD
for the construction of the largest and most challenging civil engineering project ever
attempted in Thailand - the Khao Laem Dam.
The Royal Seal of The Garuda was awarded to ITD by His Majesty the King
on 23 December 1985. The Royal Seal of The Garuda is the highest and most honourable
achievement under the Royal Patronage of the King of Thailand.
One of the landmark projects, which ITD has been proudly associated
with, is the construction of the Suvarnabhumi International Airport, approximately 25 km
east of Bangkok, which ITD successfully completed in 2006. This was the eleventh busiest
airport in Asia for the year 2018.
ITD has an experienced in-house training division responsible for
maintaining the high level of construction skills and safety - a prime company objective.
In 2023, ITD posted revenues of around 63.74 Billion Thai Baht (about I
1,549,300 Lakhs).
DEPOSITORY SYSTEM
The shares of the Company are mandatorily traded in electronic form.
The Company has entered into Agreements with both the depositories i.e. National
Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) and Central Depository Services (India) Limited
(CDSL).
FINANCIAL YEAR
The financial year of the Company is 01 April to 31 March.
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
Relations with staff and labour remained peaceful and cordial during
the year under review.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Directors thank ITD for the continued support extended by it and
the guidance provided to your Company.
The Directors also thank all the employees of the Company for their
hard work, dedication and valuable contribution and the shareholders, customers,
government, regulatory authorities and bankers for their continued support which resulted
in the Company achieving consistent growth over the years.
For and on behalf of the Board |
Piyachai Karnasuta |
Chairman |
(DIN: 07247974) |
28 May 2024 |