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24th Annual Report 2010-11
Notice is hereby given that the Twenty Fourth Annual General Meeting of the members of SQL STAR INTERNATIONAL
LIMITED will be held on Friday, the 30th day of September, 2011 at 10.25A.M. at Hotel NKM’s Grand, 6-3-563/31/1,
Erramanzil, Somajiguda, Hyderabad - 500082 to transact the following business:
ORDINARY BUSINESS:
1. Adoption of Annual Accounts and Directors’ Report for the financial year 2010-11
To consider and adopt the Balance Sheet as at 31st March 2011, the Profit & Loss Account for the year ended on
31st March 2011 along with the annexure and the reports of the Board of Directors and Auditors thereon.
2. Appointment of Director retiring by rotation
To appoint a director in place of Mr. Jai Narain Khandelwal who retires by rotation and being eligible, offers himself for
re-appointment.
3. Re-appointment of Auditors
To consider and if thought fit, to pass with or without modifications, the following resolution as an Ordinary Resolution:
“RESOLVED THAT M/s. Maharaj N. R. Suresh & Co., Chartered Accountants, Chennai, FRN No. 001931S, be and are
hereby appointed as auditors of the Company for holding the office from the conclusion of this meeting until the
conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting and remuneration payable for the audit and other serivice for the
period 2011-12 be as under plus out of pocket expenses on actual basis:
1. Statutory audit fee Rs. 2,50,000/-
2. Limited review Rs. 12,500/- per quarter.
3. Tax audit Rs. 30,000/-
4. Tax representation Rs. 32,500/-
5. Out of Pocket Expenses Rs. Actual
Certification of consolidated Financial Statements Rs 25,000/-.
TP Report & Certification are to be billed on mutually acceptable basis.”
SPECIAL BUSINESS:
4. Appointment of Mr. Mahesh Solanki as Director of the Company
To consider and if thought fit, to pass with or without modification(s)the following resolution as an Ordinary Resolution:
“Resolved that Mr. Mahesh Solanki who was appointed as Additional Director of the Company by the Board with
effect from 27th January 2011 and who hold office up to this Annual General Meeting as per Section 260 of the
Companies Act 1956, and being eligible for appointment and in respect of whom the Company had received a notice
from a member pursuant to Section 257 of the said Act in writing proposing his candidature for the office of Director
of the Company, be and is hereby appointed as Director of the Company liable to retire by rotation”
5. Appointment of Mr. Mohinesh Jagwani as Director of the Company
To consider and if thought fit, to pass with or without modification(s)the following resolution as an Ordinary Resolution:
“Resolved that Mr. Mohinesh Jagwani who was appointed as Additional Director of the Company by the Board with
effect from 27th January 2011 and who hold office up to this Annual General Meeting as per Section 260 of the
NOTICE
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Companies Act 1956, and being eligible for appointment and in respect of whom the Company had received a
notice from a member pursuant to Section 257 of the said Act in writing proposing his candidature for the office of
Director of the Company, be and is hereby appointed as Director of the Company liable to retire by rotation”
By Order of the Board
For SQL Star International Limited
Date :2nd September, 2011 Sunil Gupta
Place: Mumbai Co-Chairman & Managing Director
NOTES:
1) The relevant Explanatory Statement pursuant to section 173(2) of the Companies Act, 1956, in respect of the Special
Business is annexured hereto.
2) A MEMBER ENTITLED TO ATTEND AND VOTE IS ENTITLED TO APPOINT ONE OR MORE PROXIES TO ATTEND
AND VOTE INSTEAD OF HIMSELF AND A PROXY NEED NOT BE A MEMBER. THE INSTRUMENT APPOINTING
PROXY, IN ORDER TO BE EFFECTIVE, SHOULD REACH THE REGISTERED OFFICE OF THE COMPANY AT LEAST
48 HOURS BEFORE THE TIME OF THE MEETING.
3) The Register of Members and Transfer Books of the Company will remain closed from 23.09.2011 to 29.09.2011
(both days inclusive) in connection with the Annual General Meeting.
4) All documents referred to in the accompanying Notice and Explanatory Statement are open for inspection at the
registered office of the company on all working days except Saturdays between 10.00 am to 1.00 pm up to the date of
the Annual General Meeting.
5) Members/Proxy-holders are requested to produce at the entrance, the attached Attendance Slip duly completed and
signed, for admission to the meeting hall.
6) Members seeking any information with regard to accounts of the company are requested to send their queries to reach
at least 10 days before the meeting, to enable the management to keep the information ready.
7) Members holding shares in physical form are requested to advise any change of address and all communication
relating to shares immediately to the Company’s Registrar and Share Transfer Agents, Karvy Computershare Private
Limited (Unit: SQL Star International Limited). 17-24, Vital Rao Nagar, Madhapur, Hyderabad – 500081, Andhra
Pradesh, India. Members holding shares in electronic form must send the advice about change in address to their
respective Depository Participants and not to the Company.
8) Members / Proxies are requested to bring their copies of Annual Report to the meeting and the attendance slip duly
filled in for attending the meeting. Copies of Annual Reports will not be provided at the Meeting.
9) As per Section 109A of the Companies Act, 1956, nomination facility is available to individual shareholders.
Shareholders, in particular those holding shares in single name are requested to avail the facility of nomination by
furnishing to the Registrars and Transfer Agents (RTA) of the company, the particulars of their nomination in the form
enclosed at the end of this report.
By Order of the Board
For SQL Star International Limited
Date : 2nd September, 2011 Sunil Gupta
Place : Mumbai Co-Chairman & Managing Director
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Annexure to Notice
Brief particulars of Director proposed to be appointed/re-appointed, as required to be furnished under the Listing
Agreement, Corporate Governance Code:
Name of Director
Date of Birth
Date of Appointment
Qualification
Expertise in specific
functional areas
Directorships held in
Other Companies
Committee position
held in other
Companies
No. of shares held in
the Company
Mr. Jai Narain Khandelwal
31.01.1965
12.05.2005
B.Com., FCA
More than 15 years of
experience in dealing with
various auditing, Taxation,
financial matters, tax
planning, having good
contacts in industry and
with strong understanding
of financial markets in India.
1. Ni-Tech Corporate
Services Limited
2. Systematix Corporate
Services Limited
Nil
Nil
Mr. Mahesh Solanki
06.08.1968
27.01.2011
B.Com., M.Com., FCA,
Dip.
More than 18 years of
experience in dealing
with various Financial
matters, Audit,
Consultancy, Financial /
Corporate Restructuring,
Mergers & Acquisitions
and Merchant Banking,
Information Systems
Audit and Company
Law.
1. Gold Fin Capital
Private Limited
2. Systematix
Corporate Services
Limited
Nil
Nil
Mr. Mohinesh Jagwani
01.09.1962
27.01.2011
BE (Mechanical), Post Graduate
Dip in Marketing Mgmt
More that 27 years of
experience, worked in dealing
with M/s. Indian Oil Corp Ltd in
various capacities. For the last 17
Years, Mr. Mohinesh is involved
in his own business which deals
in speciality products related to
packaging of products, catering
the requirements of customers
in Pharma; Health Care; Food &
Beverages; Edible Oil; Agro
Chemicals and Engineering
Industries. Mr. Mohinesh had
long association with various
German & American companies,
who are Leaders in their
respective fields. Mr. Mohinesh
had extensively travelled within
India & Europe.
Nil
Nil
Nil
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EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
[ Pursuant to Section 173(2) of the Companies Act, 1956 ]
Item # 4:
Mr. Mahesh Solanki was appointed as Additional Director at the Board Meeting held on 27th January, 2011. As per the
provisions of section 260 of the Companies Act, 1956, Mr. Mahesh Solanki holds office till the conclusion of ensuring
Annual General Meeting.
The Company has received a notice in writing from a member proposing the candidature of Mr. Mahesh Solanki for the
office of the Director under the provisions of section 257 of the Companies Act, 1956.
Mr. Mahesh is a qualified Chartered Accountant with more that 18 years of experience in dealing with various Financial
matters, Audit, Consultancy, Financial / Corporate Restructuring, Mergers & Acquisitions and Merchant Banking, Information
Systems Audit and Company Law. The Board is of the opinion that his association would benefit the Company.
The Board of Directors recommend the resolution for approval of the Shareholders.
None of the Directors of the Company other that Mr. Mahesh Solanki, is in any way concerned or interested in this
resolution.
Item # 5:
Mr. Mohinesh Jagwani was appointed as Additional Director at the Board Meeting held on 27th January, 2011. As per the
provisions of section 260 of the Companies Act, 1956, Mr. Mohinesh Jagwani holds office till the conclusion of ensuring
Annual General Meeting.
The Company has received a notice in writing from a member proposing the candidature of Mr. Mohinesh Jagwani for the
office of the Director under the provisions of section 257 of the Companies Act, 1956.
Mr. Mohinesh is a qualified Mechanical Engineer with more that 27 years of experience, worked in dealing with M/s. Indian
Oil Corp Ltd in various capacities. For the last 17 Years, Mr. Mohinesh is involved in his own business which deals in
speciality products related to Packaging of products, catering the requirements of customers in Pharma; Health Care; Food
& Beverages; Edible Oil; Agro Chemicals and Engineering Industries. Mr. Mohinesh had long association with various
German & American companies, who are Leaders in their respective fields. Mr. Mohinesh had extensively travelled within
India & Europe. The Board is of the opinion that his association would benefit the Company.
The Directors recommend the resolution for approval of the Shareholders.
None of the Directors of the Company other that Mr. Mohinesh Jagwani is in any way concerned or interested in this
resolution.
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Our Vision
To be respected as a Leader in Information Technology and Knowledge Services by
Unlocking Human Potential and Delivering value to Enterprises, Departments,
undertakings and Communities.
Quality Policy
We, at SQL Star, shall continually strive to achieve total customer satisfaction by
providing service on time, and consistently meeting customer expectations.
Quality Objectives
To provide products and services consistently meeting or exceeding internal and
external customer expectations.
To implement Quality Management System based on ISO 9001: 2008 and to ensure
continual improvement in the effectiveness of the system.
To strive for increasing the productivity of the resources.
To be guided by the spirit of continual improvement, team work and commitment
and achieve a high level of motivation of all personnel.
Offices in India and Overseas
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Company Information
KOLKATA
2nd Floor, Kankaria Estate, 6, Little
Russel Street, Kolkatta – 700071
MUMBAI
II Floor, Citi Point, Rajashri Sahu
Maharaj Road (Telli Gully), Andheri
(East), Mumbai – 400069
PUNE
2nd Floor, Mittal Court, A wing, Rasta Peth,
Off: Ambedkar Road, Pune – 411001
NEW DELHI
Aggarwal Cyber Plaza I, 201, 2nd floor,
Tower-A, Plot No. C 4,5,6,
Netaji Subhash Place,
Pitampura, Delhi - 110034.
BHOPAL
B-15, Amrapali, Enclave, Charimali Extn,
Chuna Bhatti Road,
Bhopal-462016
CHANDIGARH
3198, 2nd Floor, Sector 40-D,
Chandigarh - 160036.
WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIADARIES
USA
SQL Star International Inc.
8820 Kenamar Drive,
Suite 506, San Diego, CA 92121
SINGAPORE
International SQL Star Pte. Ltd
100 Beach Road, # 12-02, Shaw Tower
Singapore 189702
AUSTRALIA
SQL Star International Pty Ltd
Level 7, Suite 7, Strathfield Plaza,
11, The Boulevarde, Strathfield,
NSW 2135
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mr. C.P. Khandelwal,
Non-Executive Chairman
Mr. Sunil Gupta,
Co-Chairman & Managing Director
Mr. Jai Narain Khandelwal,
Director
Mr. Mahesh Solanki,
Additional Director
Mr. Mohinesh Jagwani
Additional Director
GM - FINANCE
Mr. K.V. Sai Prasad
REGISTERED OFFICE
601 & 602, No. 1-8-271, 272, 6th Floor,
Ashoka Bhoopal Chambers, Sardar Patel Road,Secunderabad - 500003
BANKERS
Yes Bank Limited
Ground Floor, Mayank Towers, 6-3-1090/B/1 & 2,
Raj Bhavan Road, Somajiguda,
Hyderabad – 500 004
STATUTORY AUDITORS
Maharaj N.R. Suresh & Co.,
Chartered Accountants
9 (Old No.5), II Lane, II Main Road,
Trustpuram, Chennai – 600024.
LOCATIONS
BANGALORE
40/4, 3rd Floor, Above Mandovi
Motors, Lavelle Road,
Bangalore – 560001
BHUBANESWAR
B-41, Sahid Nagar,
Opp: R.D. Women’s College,
Bhubaneswar – 751007
CHENNAI
3rd Floor, Dwaraka, 36,
Nungambakkam High Road,
Chennai – 600034
HYDERABAD
4, Motilal Nehru Nagar, 1st Floor,
Begumpet, Hyderabad – 500016
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Chairman’s Message
Dear Shareholders,
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the 24th Annual General Meeting of your Company and share with you the
progress your Company has made, despite the global economy has posed several challenges.
While the economic climate throughout the industry has remained challenging during the year gone by, however, the Fiscal
Year 2011 was a year of steady revival and consolidation for us. During the year we saw strong revival of business demand
across the markets, however, in the backdrop of economic recovery, investments were closely evaluated and business
models were realigned by most of our clients.
While, some of the Verticals/Lines of Business and Subsidiary Companies have fared well and high achievers this fiscal,
however, the major setback was on the e-Governance business segment front. As informed in our last Annual Report, due
to the Mandi Board resorting to unilateral and un-lawful termination of the Service Contract and withholding dues to the
Company from April’ 08 onwards aggregating to Rs. 28.77 Crores (out of which Rs. 20.22 Crores pertains to billing raised
on behalf of outsourcing partner), the Company had suffered severely from financially and otherwise. The dispute was
referred to Arbitration and pending for disposal. Further, the other e-governance project viz., Sampark Project in the Union
Territory of Chandigarh has come to a logical conclusion as of Dec 31, 2010.
The Company’s Singapore subsidiary is growing steadily, where revenues grew annually at 39%. The Company had
forayed into Training & Education Services in Singapore, by launching Android Training in partnership with Singapore IT
Federation (SiTF). The Training Program is being endorsed and funded from Infocomm Development Authority (IDA),
Singapore as enhanced Critical Infocomm Technology Resource Program (e-Citrep). So far, the Company had billed
training revenues in excess of SGD $ 450000. Now, the Company is poised to launch Trainings on other Technologies/
Platforms. Using the Android training experience and leveraging the past credentials in Embedded Wireless and Software,
the Company has also bagged few prestigious projects on the Embedded & Android platform.
Looking Ahead
As we step into new fiscal, the crisis of confidence, which we thought was over, has been rekindled with the economic crisis
that the USA and Europe are now facing, which will cast shadow on the strong business demand. While “caution” is on
everyone’s mind, with Companies carrying over the lessons of the past years into the fiscal 2011-12, the expectation is that
it will be more mature Indian IT Industry that will emerge from the existing scenario. Therefore, we see that IT spending on
a rebound and the outlook for the future is robust. We believe that with our diverse portfolio of services, domain expertise
and the increasing value-add to customers, we are best suited to be a strategic partner to our customers. Our offerings are
highly differentiated and leverage deeply, as these capabilities are built over decades.
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With the powerful differentiation indicated above and a diverse customer base across geographies, coupled with the
learning’s during the last couple of years, I am sure that your Company will continue to consolidate and grow in the years
to come. This is very evident from orders bagged from various high value customers and new accounts being opened with
various Industry majors during the current fiscal 2011-12. The Company is re-starting several initiatives to embrace growth
by aggressive business strategies and new business models.
Growth Strategy and Way Forward
1. To leverage on the Company’s over 23 years of enviable reputation as a high-end quality IT Educator
2. To increase product offerings across all business segments
3. To pursue various e-Government opportunities, as Central and State Governments putting more emphasis on e-
Governance initiatives.
4. To effectively integrate on-site and off-shore capabilities to deliver seamless, scalable, and cost-effective solutions to
our Customers
5. Pursue alliances with various Companies and Technology Providers, that complement our core competencies
Concluding Note
I am confident that SQL Star, with its excellent customers, committed associates and strong and stable management team
will continue to deliver significant value to all its stakeholders in the years to come and will achieve every milestone in the
journey to success.
I would like to thank all our shareholders, investors, employees, customers, principals and all other stakeholders, who have
always stood by us. With our focussed business strategy, dynamic management team and a pool of professional talent, we
are poised for growth.
I look forward to your continued support in the coming years to take this Company to the next level of growth.
Yours Sincerely,
Sunil Gupta
Co-Chairman & Managing Director
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT
Dear Shareholders,
Your Directors take pleasure to present the 24th Annual Report on the business and operations of the Company together with
the Audited Financial Accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2011.
The financial highlights of the Company :- (Rupees in Lakhs)
Business Performance
On a Consolidated basis, the Company reported total income of Rs. 3,938.68 lacs in the FY 2010-11, as compared to
Rs. 5,381.01 lacs reported in the previous financial year, registering a decline of 27%. The loss after tax was Rs. 856.50 lacs
in the FY 2010-11, as against Rs. 1,874.82 lacs reported in the previous year.
SQL Star
Group Consolidated
Financial Year
2010-11 2009-10
SQL Star, India
(Stand alone)
Financial Year
2010-11 2009-10
Particulars
INCOME:
- Sales/Income from Operations 3,938.68 5,381.01 1,778.16 2,545.59
Total 3,938.68 5,381.01 1,778.16 2,545.59
EXPENDITURE :
- Staff Cost 2,927.38 3,462.61 1,035.16 1,077.96
- Other Expenditure 1,281.21 1,188.75 784.49 861.69
- Direct & Outsourcing 282.81 540.51 204.57 348.22
- Provisions 160.54 1,441.71 160.54 1,441.71
- Depreciation 215.75 830.68 190.75 820.59
Total 4,867.69 7,464.26 2,375.51 4,550.17
Profit / (Loss) from Operations before Other Income,
interest & exceptional items (929.01) (2,083.25) (597.35) (2,004.58)
- Other Income 86.91 132.10 71.16 90.47
Profit/(Loss) before interest & exceptional items (842.10) (1,951.15) (526.19) (1,914.11)
- Interest 53.91 108.94 47.13 103.23
Profit/(Loss) After Interest but before exceptional items (896.01) (2,060.09) (573.32) (2,017.34)
- Exceptional Items - 49.35 - 49.35
Profit/(Loss) from Ordinary Activities before tax (896.01) (2,109.44) (573.32) (2,066.69)
Tax Expenses (39.51) (234.62) (45.05) (238.47)
Profit/(Loss) from Ordinary Activities after tax (856.50) (1,874.82) (528.27) (1,828.22)
Extraordinary Items (net of tax expenses) - - - -
Net Profit/(Loss) for the period (856.50) (1,874.82) (528.27) (1,828.22)
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On a Standalone basis, the Company reported total income of Rs 1,778.16 lacs in the FY 2010-11, as compared to
Rs. 2545.59 lacs reported in the previous financial year, registering a decline of 30%. The loss after tax was Rs. 528.27 lacs
in the FY 2010-11, as against Rs. 1828.22 lacs reported in the previous year.
Segment wise Revenues:-
Consolidated Basis Stand-alone Company
2.1. Performance of SQL Star, India – Standalone Company
The main reason for the fall in the revenue of the stand-alone company was due to decline in revenues from the e-
Governance vertical. As informed in our previous Annual Report, during the last fiscal, the Mandi Board had resorted
to unilateral and un-lawful termination of the Service Contract for executing the Mandi Project and further, withheld
dues to the Company from April’ 08 onwards aggregating to Rs. 28.77 Cr (out of which Rs. 20.22 Cr pertains to billing
raised on behalf of outsourcing partner). The Mandi Project was one of the major contributors to the revenues of the
Company and the unilateral and un-lawful termination has severely impacted the Company financially and otherwise.
The matter was referred for Arbitration proceedings. When the arbitration proceedings were in progress, the Mandi
Board withdrew the arbitrator and the new arbitrator is yet to be appointed by the Mandi Board. In the meanwhile, the
company has filed a petition before the Honourable High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur Bench seeking to
appoint an arbitrator to complete the proceedings.
Further, the other e-Governance project viz., Sampark Project in the Union Territory of Chandigarh came to a logical
conclusion as of Dec 31, 2010. When the Department of Information Technology, Chandigarh initiated the re-
tendering process, the Company has submitted its bids and stood as sole bidder in the technical review, however,
owing to the CVC guidelines, the Department of Information Technology (“DIT”), Chandigarh has entrusted the
responsibility of running the operations to another Department Agency viz., Society of Promotion of Information
Technology in Chandigarh (“SPIC”) which is part of DIT, Chandigarh, w.e.f Jan 01, 2011. As a result of this change, the
Company had lost the project revenues from 4th quarter of financial year 2010- 11 onwards.
2.2. Performance of Wholly Owned Subsidiaries
During the year under review, the Singapore Company reported an increase of around 39% in its revenues, whereas
the revenues of the USA subsidiary was down by around 65%, mainly due to macroeconomic conditions prevailing
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in the USA and also on account of no revenues from the Embedded Wireless and Software business unit, as it has
been shelved by the Company. Due to certain business challenges, there were no major revenues from the Australian
Company.
(a) SQL Star International Inc., USA
During the year under review, SQL Star International Inc., USA, has generated Rs. 607.55 Lakhs in revenue and
reported Loss before Interest, Depreciation and Tax of Rs (127.36) Lakhs, with loss after Tax of Rs. 126.33
Lakhs.
(b) International SQL Star Pte. Ltd., Singapore
During the year under review, International SQL Star Pte Ltd., Singapore, has generated Rs. 1518.63 Lakhs in
revenue and reported Profit before Interest, Depreciation and Tax of Rs. 29.85 Lakhs, with Profit after Tax of
Rs. 6.49 Lakhs.
(c) SQL Star International Pty Ltd., Australia
During the year under review, SQL Star International Pty Ltd., Australia, has generated Rs. 41.27 Lakhs in
revenue and reported Loss before Interest, Depreciation and Tax of Rs. (3.55) Lakhs, with loss after Tax of Rs.
5.49 Lakhs.
3. DIVIDEND
Due to the loss incurred during the year, the Board of Directors of your Company does not recommend any dividend
for the financial year 2010-11.
4. AUDITOR’S
The Statutory Auditors of the Company, M/s. Maharaj N R Suresh & Co, Chartered Accountants, Chennai retire at the
conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offered themselves for re-appointment.
The Company has received letter from them to the effect that their appointment if made would be within the
prescribed limits under Section 224(1-B) of the Companies Act, 1956.
5. EXPLANATIONS TO QUALIFICATIONS IN AUDITOR’S REPORT
Qualification in
Clause No. of the
Auditors’ ReportDirectors Reply
The Company has borrowed unsecured loans from Promoter Group Companies. Due to cash
liquidity issues, the Company has not paid the interest from March 2008 onwards. The outstanding
interest will be cleared once the cash flow pressure is eased out.
Due to overall fall in revenues and margins, and with the Mandi Board withholding our payments
from April’ 08 onwards, there has been tremendous pressure on the cash flows of the Company. As
a result, there have been delays in the payment of the statutory dues. In order to clear certain amount
of the Statutory dues, the Company borrowed Rs. 1Cr from Mr. Sunil Gupta, the Co-Chairman &
Managing Director of the Company. The Company had cleared the said loan in multiple trenches
and the final trench of the Loan along with interest has been cleared before May’ 11.
As informed earlier, due to the Mandi Board resorting to unilateral and un-lawful termination of the
Service Contract and withholding dues to the Company from April’ 08 onwards aggregating to Rs.
28.77 Crores (out of which Rs. 20.22 Crores pertains to billing raised on behalf of outsourcing
partner), there was tremendous pressure on the working capital of the Company. Further, due to
external market conditions, the revenues from all business units have suffered, which has further
put the pressures on the working capital.Due to these reasons, there were incessant delays in
making the payments of undisputed statutory dues including Provident Fund, Income Tax deducted
from various Services/Payments and Service Tax However, the Company is taking necessary steps
to regularize the remittances of various statutory dues with appropriate authorities.
3 (iii)(d)
3 (vi)
3 (ix)(a) & (b)
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6. DIRECTORS
As per Article 51 of the Articles of Association, Mr.
Jai Narain Khandelwal retires by rotation at the
ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible
offers himself for re-appointment.
Sri. Mahesh Solanki was appointed as an additional
director of the Company at the Board Meeting held
on 27/01/2011. The Company has received notices
under section 257 of the Companies Act, 1956
together with a deposit of Rs. 500/- signifying their
intention to propose Sri. Mahesh Solanki as director,
subject to retirement by rotation. He holds office up
to the date of ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Sri. Mohinesh Jagwani was appointed as an additional
director of the Company at the Board Meeting held
on 27/01/2011. The Company has received notices
under section 257 of the Companies Act, 1956
together with a deposit of Rs. 500/- signifying their
intention to propose Sri. Mohinesh Jagwani as
director, subject to retirement by rotation. He holds
office up to the date of ensuing Annual General
Meeting.
7. PUBLIC DEPOSITS
In terms of the Provision of section 58A of the
Companies Act, 1956 read with the Companies
(Acceptance of Deposits Rules) 1975, Your Company
has accepted loans which are in the nature of
deposits.
8. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Pursuant to the provisions of Clause 49 of the Listing
Agreement and Section 292A of the Companies Act,
1956, a Report on the Corporate Governance, which,
inter alia, includes the composition and constitution
of Audit Committee, is featuring as a part of Annual
Report. Certificate of the Statutory Auditors regarding
compliance with the conditions of Corporate
Governance as stipulated in Clause 49 of the Listing
Agreement is also given in this Annual Report. Your
Company will continue to adhere in letter and spirit
to the good corporate governance policies.
9. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Management Discussion and Analysis Report as
required under Clause 49 (IV) (F) is disclosed
separately in this Annual Report.
10. INTERNAL CONTROL
Your Company has established reasonably sound
system of Internal controls in the operational areas.
Internal controls evolved are commensurate with the
size of the operations and organizational
requirements and are adequate to protect the
enterprise resources. The Audit Committee reviews
the adequacy of internal control system from time to
time.
11. HUMAN RESOURCES
Your Company administers a comprehensive human
resources management system which includes
attracting, developing and retaining a highly qualified
and continuously learning workforce. Your
Company is continuously striving towards the
implementation of certain HR best practices, with a
greater focus on fulfilling and supporting our
business needs and simultaneously catering to the
enhancement of people, process and procedures in
the organization.
12. QUALITY
Continuous Quality improvement and adherence
to quality standards and processes are important to
remain competitive in the global market. During the
year, your Company has focused on improving
quality in every process, including project designs,
product development and delivery, Testing and
Implementation and maintenance.. As a part of
continuous improvement program, during the year,
your Company obtained ISO 9001:2008
recertification.
13. MATERIAL CHANGES AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL
POSITION
Pursuant to provisions of Section 217 (1) (d) of the
Companies Act, 1956, there has been no material
change and commitment affecting the financial
position of the Company that has occurred between
the end of the financial year of the company, related
to the balance sheet and the date of the report.
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Name Designation Qualification Age Date of Joining Experience
Gross
Remuneration
(in INR)
Last
emplopyment
and designation
Sunil Gupta Co-Chairman B.E, PGM 48 26.02.2010 27 77.61 Collabera
& Managing Enterprise
Director Solutions Pvt
Ltd as Director
17. DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the requirement of provisions of Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956 with respect to Directors’
Responsibility Statement, it is hereby confirmed that:-
(i) In the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended March 31st, 2011, the applicable accounting
standards read with requirements set out under Schedule VI of the Companies Act, 1956, have been followed
and there are no material departures from the same;
(ii) 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
as at March 31st, 2011 and the Loss of the Company for the year ended as on date.
(iii) The Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in
accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for
preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities; and
(iv) The Directors have prepared the annual accounts of the Company on a “going concern” basis.
18. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
As a matter of policy, your Company carries out transactions with related parties on an arm’s length basis. Statement
of these transactions is given in the Notes to Accounts in compliance of Accounting Standard AS – 18.
14. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION etc.
Information in accordance with the provisions of section 217 (1)(e) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the
Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 is given in Annexure-A forming
part of this report.
15. FINANCIAL INFORMAITON OF SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
In terms of the specific approval granted by the Central Government under Section 212(8) of the Companies Act,
1956, and in terms of the general permission granted by the Central Government to all companies vide General
Circular No. 3/2011 dated February 21, 2011, the Audited/Un-Audited Financial Statements along with the reports of
the Board of Directors and the Auditors pertaining to the above subsidiaries have not been attached to this Report. The
Financial Statements of the said subsidiaries will be kept for inspection by any investor at the registered office of your
Company. Investors who want to have a copy of the above may write to the Compliance Officer at the registered office.
16. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The information required under Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956, read with the Companies (Particulars
of Employees) Rules, 1975 and forming part of Directors’ Report for the year ended March 31st, 2011.
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19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Your Directors wish to place on record their appreciation for the valuable support and cooperation extended by Yes
Bank and other State and Central Government Agencies.
Your Directors also wish to place on record their sincere appreciation of the contribution made by the employees of
the Company and are thankful to the Shareholders for their continued patronage and support.
For and on behalf of the Board
SQL Star International Limited
Place: Mumbai Sunil Gupta
Date: 2nd Septemeber, 2011 Co-Chairman and Managing Director
ANNEXURE TO DIRECTORS’ REPORT
Annexure - A
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGH EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
A. Conservation of Energy
Your Company’s operations are software oriented and not energy intensive. Adequate measures are taken to conserve
energy wherever possible. No additional investments are made for reduction of consumption of energy.
The energy consumption is very meager and energy cost forms a small part of total costs, the impact of costs is not
material.
B. Technology absorption
A technology vision has been formulated that anticipates changes to evolve technology based on the same. The core
management team identifies itself with the vision process and is constantly absorbing, adapting and deploying the
technological changes into its services to its customers, so as to improve their business efficiencies.
C. Foreign exchange earnings and outgo
Details Year ended
31.03.2011
Year ended
31.03.2010
Earnings from service 3.73 0.54
Expenditure 4.20 1.24
(Rupees in Lakhs)
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1. INDUSTRY STRUCTURE, DEVELOPMENT AND OUTLOOK
1.1 Economy & IT Industry
The Global IT Services industry is operating in a rapidly changing economic and business environment. 2010
saw a shift from ‘anxiety’ to ‘cautious optimism’ across the world. The demand outlook for IT has also improved.
After negative growth in last year, the World-wide spending on technology and related products and services is
estimated to have crossed US$ 1.6 trillion in 2010, a growth of 4.0% over 2009, with growth driven by emerging
verticals and emerging geographies in addition to USA.
Trends in global sourcing remained positive and showed a growth rate of 10.4% in 2010 over 2009 and the
global sourcing market size was in the range of US$ 102 to 106 billion in 2010. IT sourcing grew at 10.3% to a
market size of US$ 62 to 64 billion and BPO sourcing grew at 10.6% to a market size of US$ 40 to 42 billion.
1.2 Indian IT Industry
India is widely recognized as the premier destination for offshore Technology Services. According to NASSCOM
strategic review 2011, IT exports from India are estimated to grow by 22.7% in fiscal 2011. There are several key
factors which are contributing to the growth of IT and IT services in India and by Indian companies. Some of
these factors are high quality of delivery, significant cost benefits and abundant skilled resources.
IT services spend is expected to increase from US$ 566 billion in 2009 to US$ 684 billion by 2014 at a CAGR2
of 3.9%. IT outsourcing component is expected to grow from US$ 225 billion in 2009 to US$ 239 billion in
2014 at a CAGR of 1.1%. IT services off-shored is expected to grow from US$ 31.1 billion in 2009 to US$ 42.8
billion in 2014 at a CAGR of 6.6%.
IT spend forecasts by global technology analyst firms like Gartner, Forrester, IDC and others indicate a growing
market for IT and ITES for industry verticals, service offerings and geographies of interest to the Company and
excellent prospects for growth in the future.
2. BUSINESS STRUCTURE OF THE COMPANY
SQL Star is a leading global Information Technology Company, primarily into IT Services & Consulting, headquartered
in Hyderabad, India. The Company is involved in integrated operations of Knowledge Services, E-Governance, Software
Development and Services. In each of the lines of businesses, the Company has built key strategic partnerships with
industry leaders in these segments. The company enjoys elite partnerships with Fortune 1000 companies such as
ORACLE, Sun Microsystems, and Red Hat etc. Our service delivery process puts a tremendous emphasis on quality.
Over the past two decades, SQL Star has established itself as a leading player in the Education & Learning space in the
areas of Information Technology. Today, we boast of a set of comprehensive services delivering value to our customers.
The Company operates in the following primary business segments:-
� Knowledge Services
� E-Governance
� Software Development & Services
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
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3. SEGMENT WISE OVERVIEW
3.1 KNOWLEDGE SERVICES
The Company offers IT Training / Education services to:-
� Students from IT or non-IT background, aspiring to make a career in IT
� Working professionals in IT and non-IT domains, aspiring to upgrade their skills;
� Training programs for Corporate Sector.
Offerings from the Knowledge Services Division can be broken down into the following basic segments i.e.
Individual Training Groups (ITG), Corporate Training Group (CTG).
Learning Services from Individual Training Group
The ITG business segment includes fresh graduates, graduates seeking employment, professionals seeking industry-
recognized certification and even students who are in still at university (who want to have an accelerated start to
their career). Knowledge Services provides the Retail learner a range of learning options to choose from:
� In class training for those who want to learn the basics of IT
� Certification Tracks for those learners who want to equip themselves with industry-recognized IT certification
� Self-paced Learning titles for those learners who would like to be in control of the pace, time and intensity
of their learning schedules. For example, full-time students and busy professionals.
Learning Services from Corporate Training Group:
SQL Star helps corporate justify their investments in Human Capital by means of training their resources. SQL Star
has been in the business of conducting highly customized, High End technology training for companies to meet
specific business requirements; whether to induct new hires in Fresher Induction Programs or to more experienced
project level technology up-skilling and also some advanced level training.
Future Outlook
While, the financial year 2010-11 saw a progression in economic trends from cautious optimism at the beginning
of the year leading into moderate recoveries and expected to achieve rapid growth in many emerging economies
by the year end, some of the positive trends of next fiscal are:-
� Year 2010-11 ended with strong hiring by employers across industries.
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� Strongest hiring intentions since 2005 with Net Employment Outlook at 51% (Source: Manpower
Employment Outlook Survey)
� Fresher IT recruitments expected to cross 200,000 next fiscal year
� Education and skill development remained a top agenda with the Government, with greater private sector
participation
� Corporate sector business confidence improved.
� US markets showed recovery in terms of training spends; Outsourcing activity grew faster in Europe
Spending on supplementary IT education has seen a moderate growth with increased hiring by the IT Companies
but the main driver for IT education will be to meet the skill shortage that the industry faces. While the industry
grows, the no. of employable graduates in technology has not kept pace with the development.
However, based on various industry reports, we strongly believe that the student’s sentiment is likely to improve
as major IT Companies are planning to step-up their hiring in FY’12. The Company is also seeing a growing
pipeline of deals for Training, particularly in the Government sector and would continue its thrust to provide
end-to-end solution set.
Education represents one of the most powerful factors in providing individuals with the ability to improve their
quality of life, increase earning power, and provide the basic foundation for future economic growth.
Our training programs are constantly engineered with inputs from the industry to keep them in sync with the
skills demand, characterized by both ‘relevance’ and ‘completeness’.
Opportunity
The Company sees the tremendous growth opportunity in the IT Education & Training services, based on the
following trends:-
� Indications of large hiring plans across sectors
� Increased government spending
� Slowdown in the number of fresh graduates hired each year has urged large IT companies to look for role/
technology specific training. Focus is on productivity of existing manpower rather than to hire large
numbers and then train them to be deployed.
� Increased Govt. spending on skill up-gradation in PSU’s and in conventional education systems provides
increased opportunities for creating online, e-learning content and providing requisite infrastructure
platforms to support online education
� India’s large pool of educated entry-level job-seekers and the low levels of employability have been
principal factors in driving the growth in the Indian career training market.
� The need for existing skills to improve exponentially will mean the opportunity to increase offerings in
each vertical.
3.2 E-GOVERNANCE SERVICES
E-Governance is a relatively new area in India and India has been home to pioneering innovations in this area.
The innovations have come from applying technology to rising customer expectations in terms of citizen services,
a growing awareness and acceptance, among citizens, bureaucrats and their political masters, of the potential of
technology to allow ‘any time, any where’ access to information, use of local languages, the extending reach of
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public networks and new business models of public-private partnerships. Unlike, commercial IT applications,
which are often evaluated in terms of Returns on Investments and Total Cost of Ownership, e-Governance
applications have benefits which are difficult to quantify, at least in short term. These benefits are in terms of
customer service, greater convenience, saving of hours of time in millions of customer transactions, empowerment
of ordinary citizens, enabling Right to Information, reducing corruption, improving profitability of public services,
improving transparency in decision-making, intra-government communication, and so on.
This Business Unit at SQL Star creates customized solutions that address the entire spectrum of the information
technology needs of state governments, central government, and local government bodies facilitating effective
Government-to-Government (G2G), Government to Employee (G2E), and Government to Citizen (G2C)
interaction.
The Mandi Project which was one of the major contributors to the Revenues and Margins of the Company was
unilaterally and un-lawfully terminated by the Mandi Board. This has severely impacted the Company financially
and otherwise. The Company had invoked the Arbitration, which is pending for disposal. The other e-Governance
project viz., Sampark Project in the Union Territory of Chandigarh has come to a logical conclusion as of
December 31, 2010.
Opportunity
SQL Star specializes in operationalization of automation of market yards and management of G2C & B2C utility
bill payment services. The huge thrust and spending on nationwide (Common Services Centers) CSC’s under
National e-Governance Plan (NeGP) that integrates back to back with State Service Delivery Gateway (SSDG),
National Service Delivery Gateway (NSDG) and State Portal requires a lot of innovation & in depth domain
understanding for making it a viable business model under Public Private Partnership (PPP). A lot if thrust is also
going on in automation of various state agricultural marketing boards. SQL Star being an early entrant holds a lot
of edge in terms of domain understanding and successfully executing some award winning projects.
3.3 SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT & SERVICES
3.3.1 Strategic Resourcing Group (“SRG”)
The strategic resourcing group of SQL Star provides consulting services to large scale system integrators,
various government departments and IT/ITeS companies. The group is extremely agile and responds to the
ongoing business requirements by suitably up-scaling and down-scaling the consultant base. This is a time
tested strategy and has been delivering the results for the organisation. In an endeavor towards utilizing
the strength of the organization, the group has discussed and formalized the following Train-Hire-Deploy
approach and methodology for strategically scaling up the business;
The Train-Hire-Deploy methodology has three distinct phases.
� Planning
� Implementation
� Transition
During the planning stage the major activities are training identification & scheduling and marketing of the
program to the right audience. The implementation stage consists of the screening, background verification
and conduction of the training. SQL Star will hire the successful candidates from training batches across
the country and deploy them with various client projects.
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The critical success factors identified for the methodology are as follows:
� Marketing the product to right set of available talent
� Quality screening mechanism during talent hunt
� Mature competency building framework
� Mature staff augmentation framework
� Proper alert and monitoring mechanism for updating stakeholders on various monitoring parameters
� Association with the client at suitable intervals during selection, training, hiring and deployment of
consultant
� Continuous review and appraisal of the program
� Retention of consultants through
� Loyalty bonus at the end of a defined employment period
� Employment agreement
� Refresher training
Opportunity
A lot of product development and services MNCs are hunting for ready made talents, who can perform in
their projects. These MNCs doesn’t have the necessary mandate for building training facilities like the local
SI’s. Hence, SQL Star with its Knowledge Services Framework integrated with its Staff Augmentation
Framework can play a major role in partnering with these organizations to scale their competencies.
3.3.2 Technology & Managed Services
In implementing business and application software, enterprises are faced with new challenges - attracting
and retaining skilled work force to maintain and enhance systems in line with business requirements.
SQL Star’s Technology & Managed Services provide end-to-end solutions to address business requirements,
be it application, software infrastructure, or hardware infrastructure. SQL provides outsourced management
of IT services proactively through a combination of offshore and onsite delivery model.
SQL Star has established itself as one of the credible player in Business Intelligence, Microsoft, Share point,
.Net Technologies. SQL Star, Singapore has been recognized as Microsoft’s most preferred Vendor on
“Business Intelligence & Share Point platforms etc. we have gained good traction on the project side and
bagged a few orders; some of them are in the Government space.
Opportunity
As enterprises begin to focus on their core competencies and functions such as product development,
marketing, brand management and customer relationships and seek more cost effective solution to manage
their IT back bone and IT development the trend for out sourcing is fast catching up. This development
means a growing opportunity for technology and managed solutions. SQL Star with its multi dimensional
capabilities in IT sector is well poised to offer end-to-end solutions in this market segment.
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4. RISKS AND CONCERNS
As a global enterprise, SQL Star is exposed to wide variety of risks across our entire range of business line/operations.
A comprehensive and integrated risk management framework forms the basis of all the de-risking efforts of the Company.
Formal reporting and control mechanisms ensure timely information availability and facilitate proactive risk management.
These mechanisms are designed to cascade down to the level of the line managers so that risks at the transactional
level are identified and steps are taken towards mitigation in a decentralized manner.
In broadest sense, the Company perceives risks as the danger of not achieving financial, operative and strategies goals
set to be achieved during the year. It has a comprehensive risk management structure in place, which is intended to
enable the Company to recognize and analyze risks early and put an appropriate mitigation plan in place. This system
is implemented as an integral part of SQL Star’s business processes across the Company. It constitutes of multiple
control mechanisms with major and important constituents of the decision making process. This mechanism includes
recording, monitoring and controlling internal enterprise processes and business risks with comprehensive risks
reporting system. Through the said mechanics, SQL Star is intended to maximize the stakeholder’s value by maintaining
a steady balance between risks and concerns.
Your Company too faces several business risks, of which some prominent ones are discussed hereunder alongside the
risk mitigation approach followed by the Company:
4.1 Concentration risks:
Excessive dependence on any single business segment increases risk. The Company continuously makes efforts
to broad base and diversify its revenue streams to prevent undesirable concentration in any one vertical technology
client or geographic area. However, considerable efforts are being made to generate business from new geographies
and clients.
4.2 Financial risks
SQL Star’s activities expose the Company to a variety of financial risks such as market risks, credit risks, change
in regulations of economy in which Company operates etc. All these risks arise in the normal course of business.
The Company is exposed to longer recovery cycles due to its involvement in long duration projects and
Government entities in its customer profile resulting in need to finance higher level of working capital. The
Company is confident to have adequate funding to finance its working capital requirements as well as future
growth needs. The volatility in foreign currency rates may impact the profitability of the Company to the extent
of its exposure to the International business and specific currencies.
4. 3 Legal risks
Litigation regarding intellectual property rights, patents and copyrights is significantly high in the software industry.
In addition, there are other general corporate legal risks. The management has clearly charted out a review and
documentation process for all contracts.
4.4 Exchange rate risks
The functional currencies for SQL Star and our subsidiaries’ operations are the respective currencies of the
countries in which they operate. A portion of our revenues is derived from foreign exchange; any fluctuation in
this could have an impact on the Company’s performance. We actively book foreign exchange forward covers/
derivative options to hedge against foreign currency fluctuations related to bills receivables and anticipated
realizations from projected revenues.
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4.5 Availability of skilled personnel & attrition:
Retaining the existing talent pool and attracting new talent is a major risk. SQL Star has taken initiatives such as
Faculty Development Programs, participating in seminars etc. Rising attrition is a major risk in the industry. The
Company is addressing this through higher investments in building the competencies of its employees. The
Company also addresses employee aspirations through well planned career management and job rotation and
by giving the employees exposure to multiple technologies, domains and geographies. The Company also
strives to create a conducive environment for work life balance. The Company has created employee friendly
policies which enhance retention of employees. Wage Inflation is the other factor which has an impact on the
industry. The Company has a very strong performance management system and a systematic process for annual
increments which rewards performance.
4.6 Regulatory & Compliance risk:
The Company has a global footprint and as it increases its global reach and operations, the risk of ensuring
compliance with the regulations and laws in the various jurisdictions, of any global organization also increases.
To mitigate this risk, the Company has put in place an institutionalized structure to ensure regulatory and legal
compliance across the globe. The use of local managers as well as consultants, auditors, lawyers, specialists and
experts in these countries where we have a presence is encouraged to ensure compliance.
4.7 Information Security related risks:
Information security and business continuity is an area of concern of most customers, particularly when key
business processes are outsourced. The Company has adopted information security management system complying
with ISO 9001:2008.
4.8 Competition-related risk:
Indian IT services market remains a very competitive space. The Company is facing competition from large
Indian IT vendors and global vendors who are increasing their India presence by setting up offshore delivery
centers.
4.9 New technologies and business models continue to emerge:
The Company operates in the Information Technology Services Industry where fast and dramatic changes in
technology, business models and intense competition are a fact of life. The Company continues to engage in
newer business models in order to address changing requirements. This results in alliances, strategic investments
and joint ventures. SQL Star focus on achieving improvements based on innovation has been influenced by the
need to harness the implicit knowledge of the people within the organization.
4.10 Industry Dissonance Risk:
The Company operates in the fast changing Information Technology space where changes in technology can
make today’s market leaders into market laggards and changes in customer and market needs can result in a
mismatch between customer/market requirements and the Company’s offerings.
The Company adopts the following approaches to address these risks:-
Growth engines: The Company systematically focuses on addressing emerging buyer trends and needs by
developing solutions such as in infrastructure services or engineering services. We constantly scan the environment
for emerging technology areas and develop offerings of value in the selected areas.
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Deep customer relationships: The Company has a deep understanding of its customers’ needs and enhances
this by engaging systematically with customers on periodic review of customer needs and fulfillment of the
same for prospective periods.
Geo-political risks: The ability of Indian IT/BPO services companies to secure offshore projects from client
organizations abroad is often subject to threat perceptions as regards the Indian subcontinent. Current civil
situations in neighbouring countries of India may have negative implications for the operations of the Company.
To mitigate these risks and to ensure continued delivery of services to clients irrespective of any geo-political
disturbances, the Company has been taking appropriate measures in respect of disaster recovery and business
continuity in different locations.
5. INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY
The Company has an adequate system of internal controls implemented by the management towards achieving
efficiency in operations, optimum utilization of resources and effective monitoring thereof and compliance with
applicable laws. These have been designed to provide reasonable assurance with regard to recording and providing
reliable information complying with applicable statues, safeguarding assets from unauthorized use or losses, executing
transactions with proper authorization and ensuring compliances with corporate policies. The system is continuously
reinforced with analysis of data to strengthen it to meet the changing requirements. The Company has well defined
delegation of power with authority limits for approving revenue as well as expenditure. Process of evaluating long
term and short term business plans have been laid down. It has continued its efforts to maintain all its processes in line
with the global best practices. The Internal Audit process is designed to check the adequacy of internal controls and
checks in the system and cover all significant areas of company’s operations including subsidiaries.
A qualified and independent Audit Committee of the Board of Directors reviews the internal audit reports and the
adequacy of internal controls and also reviews all quarterly and yearly financial results of the Company and conveys
to the Board its recommendation for consideration of such results and their approval.
6. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (HRM):
The main objective of the HR System is to attain the support of various Business Units of the Company and to
streamline the different functions related to HRM. SQL Star has always believed in creating an environment where
our employees feel safe, secure and inspired to achieve excellence in their respective area of functioning.
SQL Star continues to focus and invest in human resource development to provide an open work culture and rewarding
career opportunities to all its employees.SQL Star provides an environment that can help the employees maintain
work-life balance. Your Company has maintained a competitive, healthy and harmonious work environment at all
levels. We have taken new initiatives to strengthen the Company’s recruitment process, values and vision programmes,
leadership and Performance management. The Company’s HR policies and processes are aligned to effectively drive
its expanding business and emerging Opportunities. This has been achieved by continuously investing in learning
and development programs, creating a compelling work environment, empowering employees at all levels and
maintaining well-structured reward and recognition mechanisms. Employee engagement remains a key focus of HR
initiatives undertaken by the Company. SQL enables its employees to meet their career objectives through rotation
across projects, functions and locations. The Company helps employees build new skills and competencies and
promotes knowledge sharing and team building.
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CEO AND CFO CERTIFICATE AS PER CLAUSE 49 OF THE
LISTING AGREEMENT
TO WHOMSOEVER IT MAY CONCERN
1. We have reviewed the financial statements and the cash flow statement for the year ended 31st March, 2011 and that
to the best of our knowledge and belief:
(i) these statements do not contain any materially untrue statement or omit any material fact or contain statements
that might be misleading;
(ii) these statements together present a true and fair view of the company’s affairs and are in compliance with
existing accounting standards, applicable laws and regulations.
2. There are, to the best of our knowledge and belief, no transactions entered into by the Company during the year 31st
March 2011 which are fraudulent, illegal or violative of the Company’s Code of Conduct.
3. We accept responsibility for establishing and maintaining internal controls for financial reporting and that we have
evaluated the effectiveness of the internal control systems of the Company pertaining to financial reporting and have
disclosed to the Auditors and the Audit Committee, deficiencies in the design or operation of such internal controls,
if any, of which we are aware and the steps we have taken or propose to take to rectify these deficiencies.
4. There are no:
(i) Significant changes in internal control over financial reporting during the year ended 31st March 2011;
(ii) Significant changes in accounting policies during the year and that the same have been disclosed in the notes to
the financial statements; and
(iii) Instances of significant fraud of which they have become aware and the involvement therein, if any, of the
management or an employee having a significant role in the Company’s internal control system over financial
reporting.
Sunil Gupta K.V. Sai Prasad
Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer
Place : Mumbai
Date : 2nd September, 2011
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1. Company’s Philosophy
Corporate governance is about maximizing shareholder’s value legally, ethically and on sustainable basis, while
ensuring fairness to every stakeholder, customers, employees, investors, vendors-partners and governmental authorities.
Therefore, corporate governance is a reflection of a company’s culture, policies, and its relationship with the shareholders,
and its commitment to values.
SQL in its initiative and drive towards good governance and accountability has upheld the corporate governance
through ethical business practices, integrity and the transparent business operations. SQL believes the sound corporate
governance practices provide an important framework to assist the Board in fulfilling its responsibilities. Board of
Directors is elected by shareholders with responsibility to set strategic objectives to the management and to ensure that
the long term interest of all the stakeholders are served by adhering to and enforcing the principles of sound Corporate
Governance. Thus, the management is responsible to establish and implement policies, procedures and systems to
enhance long-term values of the Company.
The Share owners remain the nucleus of our growth strategy and consistently your Board endeavors and practices a
great degree of integrity, transparency, accountability in a truthful and ethical manner that enhances long term shareholder
value. The Company is in compliance with the requirements of the revised Corporate Governance under Clause 49 of
Listing Agreement and with the adoption of the Code of Conduct and a robust Clause 49 compliance monitoring
system, the Company has advanced further in its pursuits of excellence in Corporate Governance.
2. Board of Directors
The Company is managed and controlled through a professional Board of Directors comprising of an optimum
combination of Executive and Non-Executive Independent Directors. The composition of the Board of Directors of the
Company is in conformity with the provisions of Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchange(s). The
present strength of the Board of Directors is Five (5), out of which four (4) members do Non-Executive Directors
constitute more than 50 percent of the total strength. The Company’s Board consists of eminent persons with considerable
professional expertise and experience. The Independent Directors do not have any other material pecuniary relationship
(other than receiving remuneration and stock options) or transactions with the Company, its promoters, its management
or its subsidiaries, which may affect the independence or judgment of the Directors.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
Mr. C.P. Khandelwal Non-Independent Non-Executive 23.01.2007 21 1 -
Non-Executive Director Chairman & Director
Mr. Sunil Gupta Promoter Group Co-Chairman and 26.02.2010 1 - -
Managing Director
Mr. Jai Narain Khandelwal Non-Independent Director 12.05.2005 2 - 2
Non-Executive Director
Mr. Mahesh Solanki Independent Additional Director 27.01.2011 2 2 -
Non-Executive Director
Mr. Mohinesh Jagwani Independent Additional Director 27.01.2011 - - -
Non-Executive Director
The Composition and category of Directors:
Name of the
DirectorCategory Designation Date of
Appointment
Directorship
in other
Companies
Chairmanship
in Committees
of Boards of
other
companies
Membership
in Committees
of Boards
of other
companies
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Particulars of Directors appointed/re-appointed/resigned
As per the provisions of the Articles of Association of
the Company, Mr. Jai Narain Khandelwal retires by
rotation and being eligible offers himself for re-
appointment at this Annual General Meeting. The
Board of Directors of the Company has also
recommended his re-appointment for consideration
of the Shareholders.
Mr. Mahesh Solanki was appointed as Additional
Director of the Company by the Board with effect
from 27th January 2011 and who holds office up to
this Annual General Meeting as per Section 260 of
the Companies Act 1956, and being eligible for
appointment and in respect of whom the Company
had received a notice from a member pursuant to
Section 257 of the said Act in writing proposing his
candidature for the office of Director of the Company
be and is hereby appointed as Director of the
Company liable to retire by rotation.
Mr. Mohinesh Jagwani was appointed as Additional
Director of the Company by the Board with effect
from 27th January 2011 and who holds office up to
this Annual General Meeting as per Section 260 of
the Companies Act 1956, and being eligible for
appointment and in respect of whom the Company
had received a notice from a member pursuant to
Section 257 of the said Act in writing proposing his
candidature for the office of Director of the Company
be and is hereby appointed as Director of the
Company liable to retire by rotation.
In terms of the Listing Agreement, brief resume of the
Directors proposed to be re-appointed at the ensuing
Annual General Meeting is provided as an Annexure
to the Notice convening the Annual General Meeting.
The notice for the Annual General Meeting scheduled
to be held on 2011 complies with this requirement.
Board Meeting Procedures
The draft agenda papers along with all information
relevant to be discussed at the upcoming Board
meeting is sent to the Directors at least one week
prior to the Board meeting to invite the suggestions
from each Board member for their views and for the
inclusion of items on the agenda if any. Relevant
materials to be considered at the meeting are
circulated to the Board before the Board meeting.
Information supplied to the Board
The Board of Directors of SQL Star International
Limited is presented with various issues affecting the
business and environment whenever applicable and
materially significant. The Board is also given
presentations covering Finance, Sales, and Marketing
covering all the major business operations and
segments of the Company at each of the scheduled
quarterly Board meetings.
Mr. C.P. Khandelwal 4/4 4 No
Mr. Sunil Gupta 4/4 4 Yes
Mr. Jai Narain Khandelwal 4/4 4 No
Mr. Mahesh Solanki(Appointed on 27.01.2011) 1/1 1 N.A.
Mr. Mohinesh Jagwani(Appointed on 27.01.2011) 1/1 1 N.A.
Name of the Director
Number of
meetings held /
Suppose to attend
Number of meetings
attended
Attendance at the last AGM
held on 25th September
2010 (Yes/No/N.A.)
Directors’ membership in Board/Committees of other companies
As per the Listing Agreement, no Director can be a member in more than 10 committees or act as chairman of more than
five committees across all companies in which he is a Director. In terms of the Listing Agreement, none of the Directors
of our Company were members in more than 10 committees nor acted as chairman of more than five committees
across all companies in which they were Directors. Details of other Directorships/Committee membership/Chairmanship
held by them are given in table above.
Meetings of Board of Directors
During the Financial Year 2010-11, the Board of Directors met four times on the following dates: 26th July, 2010,
14th August, 2010, 15th November, 2010, 12th February, 2011.
Attendance of Directors at Board Meetings during the year and at last AGM:
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The Processes for Board and Committee meetings
facilitate an effective post meeting follow-up, review
and reporting process for the decisions taken by the
Board of Directors.
3. Audit Committee
The Composition, procedures, powers and role of
the audit committee constituted by the Board comply
with the requirements of Clause 49 of the Listing
Agreement and Section 292A of the Companies Act,
1956.
Terms of reference
The Audit Committee has been constituted as per
Section 292A of the Companies Act, 1956 and the
guidelines set out in the Listing Agreement with the
Stock Exchanges. The terms of reference include: -
� Overview of the Company’s financial reporting
process and the disclosure of its financial
information to ensure that the financial
statements reflect a true and fair position and
that sufficient and credible information
disclosed.
� Recommending the appointment and removal
of external auditors, fixation of audit fee and
also approval for payment for any other
services.
� Discussion with external auditors before the
audit commences, of the nature and scope of
audit as well as post-audit discussion to
ascertain any area of concern.
� Reviewing the financial statements and draft
audit report, including quarterly / half yearly
financial information.
� Reviewing with management the annual
financial statements before submission to the
Board, focusing primarily on:
� any changes in accounting policies and
practices;
� major accounting entries based on
exercise of judgment by management;
� qualifications in draft audit report;
� significant adjustments arising out of
audit;
� the going concern assumption;
� compliance with accounting standards;
� Reviewing with the management, external and
internal auditors, and the adequacy of internal
control systems.
� Reviewing the adequacy of internal audit
function, including the audit charter, the
structure of the internal audit department,
approval of the audit plan and its execution,
staffing and seniority of the official heading the
department, reporting structure, coverage and
frequency of internal audit.
� Discussion with internal auditors of any
significant findings and follow-up thereon.
� Reviewing the findings of any internal
investigations by the internal auditors into
matters where there is suspected fraud or
irregularity or a failure of internal control
systems of a material nature and reporting the
matter to the Board.
� Looking into the reasons for substantial
defaults in payments to the shareholders (in
case of non-payment of declared dividends)
and creditors.
� Reviewing compliances as regards the
Company’s Whistle Blower Policy.
Composition of Audit Committee:
The Audit Committee comprises of all the following.
Mr. C P Khandelwal Member
Mr. Jai Narain Khandelwal Member
Mr. Mahesh Solanki Chairman
(Appointed on 27.01.2011)
Mr. Mohinesh Jagwani Member
(Appointed on 27.01.2011)
The head of the finance & accounts and the Statutory
Auditors are permanent invitees to the Audit Committee.
Due to resignations of Independent Directors, Company
has taken steps to oppoint independent directors to
comply with the provisions of Listing Agreement, however
due to the Current Financial position and continued losses,
Company had faced challenges in attracting qualified an
independent directors, however Company made best
efforts to appoint Mr. Shri Mahesh Solanki an Mr. Shri
Mohinesh Jagwani. Shri Mahesh Solanki, took the
Chairmanship wef 27.01.2011, Chairman of the
Committee has expertise in accounting and financial
management
During the year Audit Committee met four times on:
26th July, 2010,
14th August, 2010,
15th November, 2010,
12th February, 2011.
Attendance of Directors at Audit Committee Meetings
during the year
DirectorNumber of
meetings
held
Number of
meetings
attended
Mr. C.P. Khandelwal 4/4 4
Mr. Jai Narain Khandelwal 4/4 4
Mr. Mahesh Solanki(Appointed on 27.01.2011) 1/1 1
Mr. Mohinesh Jagwani(Appointed on 27.01.2011) 1/1 1
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24th Annual Report 2010-114. Remuneration Committee
The Remuneration Committee has been empowered with the role and function as per the provisions as specified
under Annexure ID(2) of the Corporate Governance Code under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock
Exchange(s) including the appointment and finalizing the remuneration of senior level employees of the Company
and its subsidiaries.
The Remuneration Committee comprises of the following:
Mr. Mohinesh Jagwani Chairman
(Appointed on 27.01.2011)
Mr. Jai Narain Khandelwal Member
Mr. C.P. Khandelwal Member
Mr. Mahesh Solanki Member
(Appointed on 27.01.2011)
During the year, no meeting was held.
a) Executive Director(s)
Mr. Sunil Gupta, CCMD 69.61 8.00 77.61
Name of Director Salary Perquisites Total
b) Non - Executive Director(s) (Amount in Rupees)
(Amount in Lacs)
Details of Remuneration paid to the directors during 2010 -11:
5. Shareholders / Investor Grievance Committee
The Committee comprises of the following:
Mr. Sunil Gupta Chairman
Mr. C P Khandelwal Member
Mr. Jai Narain Khandelwal Member
Mr. Mahesh Solanki Member (Appointed on 27.01.2011)
Mr. Mohinesh Jagwani Member (Appointed on 27.01.2011)
The main object of the Committee is to strengthen the Investors’ relations.
The main functions of the Committee are to look into the matters of investors’ grievances pertaining to:
� Dematerialization of shares.
� Non-receipt of dividends and other corporate benefits.
� Replacement of lost/mutilated/stolen share certificates.
� Non-receipt of and change of addresses etc.
There has been no meeting of the Investor Grievance Committee in this year. As per provisions of Clause 49 of VI(D),
to process the share transfer requests expeditiously, the Board of the Company had already delegated the power of
share transfer to the Registrar and Share Transfer Agents – Karvy Computershare Private Limited and they attend to
share transfer formalities atleast once in a fortnight.
During the year, 33 nos. of requests/complaints were received from the shareholders that related to change/correction
of address, non-receipt of dividend warrants for re-validation, change/correction in bank mandate, request for ECS
facility (Electronic Clearing Services), loss of securities and request for issue of duplicate, request for stop transfer of
securities, deletion of joint name due to death, non-receipt of dividend warrants, non-receipt of securities/complaint
relating to transfer of shares and postal return documents. The complaints were duly attended and resolved to the
satisfaction of the shareholders. Out of the complaints received during the year, none of the complaints were pending
as on 31st March 2011.
Mr. K V Sai Prasad, General Manager Finance & Accounts, is the Compliance Officer of the Company.
Mr. C P Khandelwal 70,000
Mr. Jai Narain Khandelwal 70,000
Mr. Mahesh Solanki 17,500
Mr. Mohinesh Jagwani 17,500
Name of Director Sitting Fees
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6. Compensation Committee
The Compensation Committee was constituted during the year 2010 to administer the Company’s Employee Stock
Option Scheme (ESOPs) comprising of the following members
Mr. C P Khandelwal Chairman
Mr. Sunil Gupta Member
Mr. Jai Narain Khandelwal Member
Mr. Mahesh Solanki Member (Appointed on 27.01.2011)
Mr. Mohinesh Jagwani Member (Appointed on 27.01.2011)
Mr. K V Sai Prasad General Manager Finance
The Compensation Committee has been given the authority to do the following:
� Determine the number of Options to be awarded, to each Employee and in the aggregate, and the times at which
such Awards shall be made.
� Determine a vesting schedule other than that specified in the said scheme for any Employee or class of Employees.
� Lay down the conditions under which Options Vested in Optionee’s may lapse in case of termination of
employment for misconduct etc.
� Determine the Exercise Period within which the Optional should Exercise the Options and that Options would
lapse on failure to Exercise the same within the Exercise Period.
� Specify the time period within which the Employee shall exercise the Vested Options in the event of termination
or resignation of an Employee.
� Lay down the procedure for making a fair and reasonable adjustment to the number of Options and to the
Exercise Price in case of rights issues, bonus issues and other Corporate Action.
� Provide for the right of an Optionee to exercise all the options vested in him at one time or at various points of time
within the Exercise Period.
� Lay down the method for satisfaction of any tax obligation arising in connection with the Options or such Shares.
� Lay down the procedure for cashless exercise of Options, if any.
� Provide for the award, Vesting and Exercise of Options in case of Employees who are on long leave or whose
services have been seconded to any other company or who have joined any other company at the instance of the
Employer Company.
During the year, no meeting was held.
7. Committee of Directors – Routine Matters
The Board has reconstituted a Committee of Directors - Routine Matters on 12th February, 2010 to advice the Board on
the financial matters and day to day management of the Company .This Committee of Directors have been given the
power(s), to perform the functions that are vested with the Board except that are prohibited under Section 291, 292,
293 and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 1956.
The Composition of this meeting is:
Mr. Sunil Gupta Chairman
Mr. C P Khandelwal Member
Mr. Jai Narain Khandelwal Member
Mr. Mahesh Solanki Member (Appointed on 27.01.2011)
Mr. Mohinesh Jagwani Member (Appointed on 27.01.2011)
During the year, no meeting was held
8. Compliance with other Mandatory Requirements
Management Discussion and Analysis
A management Discussion and Analysis Report forms part of the Annual Report and includes discussions on various
matters specified under clause 49(IV)(F) of the Listing Agreement.
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25.09.2009 AGM The Central Court Hotel, Lakdikapul, Hyderabad. 10.30 A.M None
25.09.2010 AGM The Central Court Hotel, Lakdikapul, Hyderabad. 11.00 A.M 3
No. of Special
Resolutions passedDate of AGM/EGM Venue Time
22-09-2008 AGM The Central Court Hotel, Lakdikapul, Hyderabad. 3:30 P.M 1
Subsidiary Companies
Under the clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, the Audit Committee of the Company reviews the financial statements,
in particulars, the investments made by its unlisted subsidiaries.
The Minutes of the meetings of the Board of Directors of the Unlisted Subsidiary Companies are regularly placed
before the Board of Directors of the Company. A statement containing the significant transactions and arrangements
entered into by the unlisted subsidiaries are periodically placed before the Board of Directors of the Company.
Disclosure on Risk Management
The Company has laid down procedures to inform Board members about the risk assessment and minimization
procedures. The Board periodically reviews the same.
CEO and CFO Certification
In terms of the requirements of Clause 49 (V) of the Listing Agreement , the the Co-Chairman and Managing Director
Mr. Sunil Gupta and CFO, Mr. K V Sai Prasad, have submitted necessary certificate to the Board of Directors stating
the particulars specified under the said clause.
This certificate has been reviewed and taken on record by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on
September 02, 2011.
9. General Body Meetings
The Annual General Meetings and Extraordinary General Meetings held during the past three years are as under:
10. Disclosures
a) Related Party Transactions
There are no materially significant related party transactions of the Company which have a potential conflict
with the interests of the Company at large. The related party transactions (as per Accounting Standard18) of the
Company in the ordinary course of business during the year April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011 are reported
under Note 17 of Schedule Q of the Financial Statements. The same, as per the provisions of Clause 49, were
placed before the Audit Committee of the Company. For further details, please refer to Notes, forming part of the
Balance Sheet of the Company.
b) Accounting treatment in preparation of financial statements
The Company has followed the guidelines of accounting standards laid down by the Institute of Chartered
Accountants of India (ICAI) in preparation of financial statements of the Company and there has been no
deviation from the prescribed Accounting Standards.
c) Statutory Compliance, Penalties and Strictures
The Company has complied with the requirements of the Stock Exchange(s)/SEBI and Statutory Authority (ies)
on all matters relating to the capital market during the last three years. There are no penalties or strictures
imposed on the Company by Stock Exchange(s) or SEBI or any Statutory Authority (ies) relating to the above.
d) Code of conduct
The Company has a well defined policy framework, which lays down procedures to be followed by the
employees for ethical professional conduct. The code of conduct has been laid down for all the Board Members
and Senior Management of the Company. The Board members and Senior Management personnel have
affirmed compliance with the Company’s code of conduct for the year 2010-11. This code has been displayed
on the Company’s website.
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e) Whistle Blower policy
The Company has adopted a whistle blower policy under the code of ethics, whereby employees are given free
access to Audit Committee to report violation of code of conduct or ethics policy, actual or suspected fraud to
the Chairman of Audit Committee. During the financial year, no personnel of the Company have been denied
access to the Audit Committee.
f) Compliance with mandatory requirements and adoption of the non-mandatory requirements of this Clause.
Your Company has complied with all the mandatory requirements of the Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement.
The details of these compliances have been given in the relevant sections of this Report.
11. Means of Communication
� Quarterly, half-yearly and annual financial results of the Company are communicated to the Stock Exchanges
immediately after the same are considered by the Board and are published in the prominent newspapers namely
Business Standard and Andhra Prabha. They are also hoisted on the Company’s website viz. www.sqlstar.com.
� Further all material information that has some bearing on the operations of the Company is sent to the stock
exchanges and also published through press releases and placed on the Company’s website.
� The Management Discussion and Analysis report forms part of this report and is provided elsewhere in this
report.
12. General Shareholder Information
Twenty Fourth Annual General Meeting
Date : 30th September, 2011
Time : 10.25 A.M.
Venue : Hotel NKM’s Grand, 6-3-563/31/1, Erramanzil, Somajiguda, HYDERABAD- 500 082.
Financial Calendar
1st April of current year to 31st March of forthcoming year.
Quarter ending 30.06.2011 : 2nd week of August, 2011
Quarter ending 30.09.2011 : 2nd week of November, 2011
Quarter ending 31.12.2011 : 2nd week of February, 2012
Year ending 31.03.2012 : Last week of May, 2012
Date of Book Closure (Both days inclusive)
23rd September, 2011 to 29th September, 2011. (Both days inclusive)
Dividend Payment Date
The Board of Directors recommends no dividend.
Listing on Stock Exchanges
The Equity Shares of the Company are listed on:
Bombay Stock Exchange Limited.
The Listing fee for the financial year 2010-11 has been paid to the Stock Exchanges.
Stock Code
The Bombay Stock Exchange Limited 532249
Depository ISIN No. INE399A01018
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Market Price Data:
Monthly high and low quotations along with the volume of shares traded at BSE for 2010-2011 are:
April-10 17.30 11.27 440,778
May-10 15.90 12.05 114,847
June-10 14.10 12.50 396,505
July-10 14.50 12.15 120,103
August-10 13.18 10.80 165,134
September-10 21.78 10.80 2,071,732
October-10 20.35 14.50 1,801,256
November-10 24.00 13.75 1,961,310
December-10 19.40 13.00 521,966
January-11 15.70 12.30 168,506
February-11 12.95 10.10 186,809
March-11 12.48 10.00 202,231
MonthBombay Stock Exchnage (BSE)
High Low Volume
Distribution of Shareholding as on 31st March, 2011.
Upto 1 - 5000 11,691 88.05 14,219,600 4.40
5001 - 10000 759 5.72 6,416,940 1.99
10001 - 20000 387 2.91 6,090,240 1.88
20001 - 30000 121 0.91 3,113,310 0.96
30001 - 40000 58 0.44 2,116,230 0.65
40001 - 50000 71 0.53 3,369,140 1.04
50001 - 100000 77 0.58 5,850,590 1.81
100001 & ABOVE 113 0.85 282,073,950 87.26
Total: 13,277 100.00 323,250,000 100.00
Shareholding of Nominal Value No of case % of Cases Amount % of the Amount
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Shareholding Pattern as on 31st March 2011.
Statement Showing Shareholding Pattern in Clause - 35
Name of the Company : SQL STAR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Scrip Code : 532249 Name of the Scrip : SQL Star - Equity
Partly paid-up shares No. of partly paid-up As a % of total no. of As a % of total no. of
shares partly paid-up shares shares of the Company.
Held by promoter/promoter group 0 0 0
Held by Public 0 0 0
Total: 0 0 0
Outstanding convertible securities: No. of outstanding As a % of total no. of As a % of total no. of shares
securities outstanding convertible of the Company assuming
securities. full conversion of the
convertible securities
Held by promoter/promoter group 0 0 0
Held by Public 0 0 0
Total: 0 0 0
Warrants: No. of warrants As a % of total no. of As a % of total no. of shares
warrants of the Company, assuming
full conversion of warrants
Held by promoter/promoter group 3,325,000 68.91 8.95
Held by Public 1,500,000 31.09 4.04
Total: 4,825,000 100.00 12.99
Total paid-up capital of the Company,
assuming full conversion of warrants
and convertible securities 32,325,000 100.00 100.00
Class of Security : S Quarter Ended : 31/3/2011
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Cat.Code
(I)
Category of Shareholder
(II)
Numberof ShareHolders
(III)
Totalnumberof shares
(IV)
(A) Promoter and Promoter Group
(1) INDIAN (a) Individual /HUF 1 3,325,000 - 10.29 10.29 - -(b) Central Government/State Government(s) - - - - - - -(c) Bodies Corporate 4 9,125,186 5,625,186 28.23 28.23 3,350,000 36.71(d) Financial Institutions / Banks - - - - - - -(e) Others - - - - - - -
Sub-Total A(1) : 5 12,450,186 5,625,186 38.52 38.52 3,350,000 26.91
(2) FOREIGN (a) Individuals (NRIs/Foreign Individuals) - - - - - - -(b) Bodies Corporate - - - - - - -(c) Institutions - - - - - - -(d) Others - - - - - - -
Sub-Total A(2) : - - - - - - -
Total A=A(1)+A(2) 5 12,450,186 5,625,186 38.52 38.52 3,350,000 26.91
(B) PUBLIC SHAREHOLDING (1) INSTITUTIONS
(a) Mutual Funds /UTI 2 4500 - 0.01 0.01 (b) Financial Institutions /Banks 2 1000 - - - (c) Central Government / State Government(s) - - - - - (d) Venture Capital Funds - - - - - (e) Insurance Companies - - - - - (f) Foreign Institutional Investors - - - - - (g) Foreign Venture Capital Investors - - - - - (h) Others - - - - -
Sub-Total B(1) : 4 5500 - 0.02 0.02
(2) NON-INSTITUTIONS (a) Bodies Corporate 301 11,627,218 7,910,418 35.97 35.97 (b) Individuals
(i) Individuals holding nominal share capital upto Rs.1 lakh 12,845 3,737,687 3,454,768 11.56 11.56
(ii) Individuals holding nominal share capital in excess of Rs.1 lakh 70 4,178,693 4,165,393 12.93 12.93
(c) Others TRUSTS 3 161,980 71,630 0.50 0.50 OVERSEAS CORPORATE BODIES 2 55,340 1,000 0.17 0.17 NON RESIDENT INDIANS 40 103,412 103,412 0.32 0.32 CLEARING MEMBERS 7 4,984 4,984 0.02 0.02
Sub-Total B(2) : 13,268 19,869,314 15,711,605 61.47 61.47
Total B=B(1)+B(2) : 13,272 19,874,814 15,711,605 61.48 61.48
Total (A+B) : 13,277 32,325,000 21,336,791 100.00 100.00
(C) Shares held by custodians, against which
Depository Receipts have been issued
(1) Promoter and Promoter Group
(2) Public - - - - -
GRAND TOTAL (A+B+C) : 13,277 32,325,000 21,336,791 100.00 100.00 3,350,000 10.36
No. ofShares Held
in dematForm
(V)
%(A+B)
(VI)
%(A+B+C)
(VII)
PledgeShares
(VIII)
Pledge%
(IX)=(VIII)/(IV)*100
Shares Pledge or
otherwise
encumbered
Total
Shareholding As
a % of Total No.
of Shares
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STATEMENT SHOWING SHAREHOLDING OF PERSONS BELONGING TO “PROMOTER GROUP
Sl.No.
(I)
Name of the Share Holder
(II)
1 Superstar Exports Pvt. Ltd. 3,752,275 11.61 3,350,000 89.28 10.36
2 Sunil Gupta 3,325,000 10.29 - - -
3 Kanishkdeep Stock Consultants Pvt Ltd 3,200,000 9.90 - - -
4 Pacific Corporate Services Limited 1,872,911 5.79 - - -
5 Superstar Exports Pvt Ltd 300,000 0.93 - - -
TOTAL 12,450,186 38.52 3,350,000 26.91 10.36
TotalShares
(III)
As a % ofGrand Total(A)+(B)+(C)
(IV)
PledgeShares
(V)
As a %
(VI)=(V)/(III)*100
As a % ofGrand Total
(VII)
Shares Dematerialized up to 31st March 2011
Sl.No.
Description No. of Shares Percentage
1 PHYSICAL 4,412 10,988,209 33.99
2 NSDL 6,229 11,195,038 34.63
3 CDSL 2,636 10,141,753 31.38
TOTAL 13,277 32,325,000 100.00
No. of Holders
STATEMENT SHOWING DETAILS OF LOCKED-IN SHARES
Sl.No.
Name of the Share Holder No. of Shares Percentage
1 Superstar Exports Pvt. Ltd. PBC 300,000 0.93
TOTAL 300,000 0.93
CategoryCode
STATEMENT SHOWING SHAREHOLDING OF PERSONS BELONGING TO “PUBLIC GROUP” HOLDING > 1% OF THE
TOTAL NUMBER OF SHARES
Sl.No.
Name of the Share Holder No. of Shares Percentage
1 Sarvapratham Investments Ltd 3,700,000 11.45
2 Investsmart Financial Services Ltd 1,454,625 4.50
3 Bennett, Coleman And Company Limited 1,300,000 4.02
4 Satyamitra Stock Consultants Private Ltd. 1,015,173 3.14
5 Naishadh Jawahar Paleja 1,000,000 3.09
6 Findeal Investments Pvt Limited 618,198 1.92
7 Ivory Consultants Private Limited 555,650 1.72
8 Industrial Investment Trust Ltd. 547,677 1.69
9 Madhukar Sheth 508,484 1.57
10 Rajni Jain 500,000 1.55
11 Chiraayush Stock Consultants Private Limited 497,617 1.54
12 Dhananjaya Money Management Services Pvt. Ltd. 481,283 1.49
TOTAL 12,178,707 37.68
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a) Top Ten Shareholders of the Company as on 31st March 2011.
Sl.No.
Name Total Shares % of Holding
1 Superstar Exports Pvt. Ltd. 3,752,275 11.61
2 Sarvapratham Investments Ltd. 3,700,000 11.45
3 Sunil Gupta 3,325,000 10.29
4 Kanishkdeep Stock Consultants Pvt. Ltd. 3,200,000 9.90
5 Pacific Corproatate Services Ltd. 1,872,911 5.79
6 Investsmart Financial Services Ltd. 1,454,625 4.50
7 Bennett, Coleman and Company Ltd. 1,300,000 4.02
8 Satyamitra Stock Consultants Pvt. Ltd. 1,015,173 3.14
9 Naishadh Jawahar Paleja 1,000,000 3.09
10 Findeal Investments Pvt. Ltd. 618,198 1.91
TOTAL 21,238,182 65.70
Registrar and Share Transfer Agent
M/s. Karvy Computershare Private Limited
17-24, Vittal Rao Nagar, Madhapur,
Hyderabad – 500 081, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA
Tel: 040-2320815 –28
Fax: 040-23420814 / 23420857
Email: [email protected]
www.karvycomputershare.com
Share Transfer System
The Board of Directors of the Company has delegated the
power of share transfers to the Committee of Directors. The
shares for transfer which are received in Physical form (either
at Registered Office of the Company or at RTA) are processed
and verified by the RTA and the share certificates returned
within a period of 1 month from the date of receipt, subject
to the documents being valid and complete in all respects.
Investor’s Correspondence.
For Investor Matters:
Mr. K V Saiprasad.
General Manager – Finance & Accounts
SQL Star International Limited
601 & 602, No.1-8-271 , 272, 6th Floor,
Ashoka Bhoopal Chambers,
S P Road, Secunderabad - 500003
Phone No.: 040-49101600; Fax No.: 040-49101608.
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.sqlstar.com
For queries on Financial Statements
Mr. K V Saiprasad.
General Manager – Finance & Accounts
SQL Star International Limited
601 & 602, No.1-8-271 , 272, 6th Floor,
Ashoka Bhoopal Chambers,
S P Road, Secunderabad - 500003
Phone No.: 040-49101600; Fax No.: 040-49101608
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.sqlstar.com
Dematerialization of shares
The Company’s shares came under ‘’Compulsory Demat
Trading’’ category with effect from August 28, 2000. They
are available for trading in both the National Securities
Depository Ltd. and Central Depository Services Ltd. The
processing activities with respect to the requests received
for dematerialization are generally completed within 21days
from the date of receipt of request.
13. Other Information
a) Electronic Clearing Service / Mandates / Bank
details
The Members may please note that Electronic
Clearing service details contained in the Benpos
downloaded from NSDL and CDSL would be
reckoned for dividend. Shareholders desirous
of modifying those instructions would write to
their respective Depository Participants.
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b) Nomination in case of shares held in physical
form
The Companies Act, 1956 facilitates for making
nomination by shareholders in respect of their
holding of shares. Such nomination greatly
facilitates transmission of shares from the
deceased shareholder to his/her nominee
without having to go through the succession
certificate/Probate of will process.
d) Secretarial Audit
M/s. Savita Jyothi & Associates, a qualified
Practicing Company Secretary has carried out
quarterly secretarial audit to reconcile the total
admitted capital with National Securities
Depository Limited (NSDL) and Central
Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) and
the total issued and listed capital. The audit
confirms that the total/paid up capital is in
agreement with the aggregate total number of
shares in physical form and the total number
of dematerialized shares held in NSDL and
CDSL.
e) Compliance
The Certificate on Corporate Governance
obtained from M/s. Maharaj N. R. Suresh & Co.,
Chartered Accountants; Chennai is given at
relevant page in this report.
f) Code of Conduct
In pursuit of outlining the Company’s business
policies and values and setting the standards
for professional and ethical behavior of all the
employees in the Company, the Board of
Directors of the Company has laid down the
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. The same
is available on Company’s website at
www.sqlstar.com.
DECLARATION REGARDING COMPLIANCE BY BOARD
MEMBERS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
WITH THE COMPANY’S CODE OF CONDUCT
As Co-Chairman & Managing Director of the Company,
required under Clause 49 of the listing agreement with the
Stock Exchange in India, I hereby declare and confirm that
the Board Members and Senior Management team of the
Company have affirmed the Compliance with the Business
Code of Conduct and Ethics as on 31st March 2011.
For the purpose of this declaration, Senior Management
Team means the Company Secretary and employees in the
General Manager and above as on 31st March 2011.
Sunil Gupta
Co-Chairman & Managing Director
Place: Mumbai
Date : 2nd September, 2011
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To
The Members of
SQL Star International Limited
We have examined the compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance by SQL Star International Limited for the period
ended 31st March 2011 as stipulated in the Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement of the said company with the Stock Exchange(s).
The compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance is the responsibility of the Management. Our examination was
limited to procedures and implementation thereof adopted by the company for ensuring the compliance of the conditions
of Corporate Governance. It is neither an audit nor an expression of opinion on the financial statements of the company.
In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us, and the representations
made by the Directors and the Management, We certify that the Company has complied with the conditions of Corporate
Governance as stipulated in the above mentioned Listing Agreement except that
a) there was no Audit Committee till 12th February 2011, as the Company did not have requisit number of Independent
Director till that date.
b) the Shareholders / Investors Grievance Committee is headed by an Executive Director.
As required by the Guidance Note issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, we have to state that as per the
records maintained and certified by the Company / Registrar and Transfer Agent of the Company, there were no investor
grievances remaining unattended / pending for more than 30 days as at 31st March 2011.
We further state that such compliance is neither an assurance as to the future viability of company nor the efficiency or
effectiveness with which the management has conducted the affairs of the company.
For Maharaj N. R. Suresh & Co.,
FRN No. 001931S
Chartered Accountants
N R Suresh
Place : Chennai Partner
Date : 2nd September, 2011 M. No. 21661
Auditors’ Certificate on Corporate Governance
Maharaj N.R. Suresh & Co.,
Chartered Accountants
9 (Old No.5), II Lane, II Main
Road,
Trustpuram, Chennai – 600024.
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38
Auditors’ Report
To
The Members of
SQL Star International Limited
1. We have audited the attached Balance Sheet of SQL STAR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED as at 31st March 2011, the
Profit and Loss Account and also the Cash Flow Statement for the year ended on that date annexed thereto. These
financial statements are the responsibility of the company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion
on these financial statements based on our audit.
2. We conducted our audit in accordance with the auditing standards generally accepted in India. Those Standards
require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are
free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
3. As required by the Companies (Auditor’s Report) Order, 2003 issued by the Central Government of India in terms of
sub-section (4A) of section 227 of the Companies Act, 1956, we enclose in the Annexure, a statement on the matters
specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of the said Order.
4. Further to our comments in the Annexure referred to above, we report that :
(i) We have obtained all the information and explanations, which to the best of our knowledge and belief were
necessary for the purposes of our audit.
(ii) In our opinion, proper books of account as required by law have been kept by the company so far as appears
from our examination of those books.
(iii) The Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Account and Cash Flow Statement dealt with by this report are in agreement
with the books of account.
(iv) In our opinion, the Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Account and Cash Flow Statement dealt with by this report
comply with the accounting standards referred to in sub-section (3C) of section 211 of the Companies Act, 1956.
(v) On the basis of written representations received from the directors, as on 31st March 2011 and taken on record
by the Board of Directors, we report that none of the Directors is disqualified as on 31st March 2011 from being
appointed as a director in terms of clause (g) of sub-section (1) of section 274 of the Companies Act, 1956.
(vi) In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us, the said accounts
give the information required by the Companies Act, 1956, in the manner so required and give a true and fair
view in conformity with the accounting principles generally accepted in India:
(a) in the case of the Balance Sheet, of the state of affairs of the Company as at 31st March 2011;
(b) in the case of the Profit and Loss Account, of the LOSS for the year ended on that date; and
(c) in the case of the Cash Flow Statement, of the Cash Flows for the year ended on that date.
For Maharaj N. R. Suresh & Co.,
FRN No. 001931S
Chartered Accountants
N R Suresh
Place : Chennai Partner
Date : 2nd Septemeber, 2011 M. No. 21661
Maharaj N.R. Suresh & Co.,
Chartered Accountants
9 (Old No.5), II Lane,
II Main Road,
Trustpuram, Chennai – 600024.
39
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Annexure to the Auditors Report
i) a) The company has maintained proper records showing full particulars including quantitative details and situation
of fixed assets.
b) These fixed assets other than those installed at M P Mandi Board have been physically verified by the management
at reasonable intervals which, in our opinion, is reasonable having regard to the size of the company and the
nature of its business and assets. No material discrepancies were noticed on verification.
c) No substantial part of fixed assets has been disposed off during the year.
ii) a) Inventories have been physically verified during the year by the management. In our opinion, the frequency of
verification is reasonable.
b) The procedures of physical verification of inventories followed by the management are reasonable and adequate
in relation to the size of the company and the nature of its business.
c) The company is maintaining proper records of inventory. The discrepancies noticed on verification between the
physical stocks and book records have been properly dealt with in the books of accounts and were not material.
iii) a) The company has not granted secured/unsecured loan to a company covered in the register maintained under
section 301 of the Companies Act, 1956.
b) The company has taken unsecured loans from three companies and a party covered in the register maintained
under section 301 of the Companies Act; 1956.The amount outstanding at the end of the year is Rs. 310.27 lakhs
including interest of Rs. 8.26 lacs.
c) In our opinion, the rate of interest and other terms and conditions on which loans have been taken are not, prima
facie, prejudicial to the interest of the company.
d) The company is regular in repaying the principal amounts as stipulated however interest has not been paid from
March, 2008 onwards.
iv) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us, there are adequate internal control
procedures commensurate with the size of the company and the nature of its business for the purchases of
inventory and fixed assets and for the sale of goods and services. During the course of our audit, we have not
observed any continuing failure to correct major weaknesses in internal controls.
v) The Company has not entered in to any contracts or arrangements with any parties referred to under Section 301
of the Companies Act 1956.
vi) The Company has accepted loans which are in the nature of deposits without complying with provisions of
Section 58A and the rules made there under.
vii) In our opinion, the company has an internal audit system commensurate with the size and nature of its business.
viii) The Central Government has not prescribed the maintenance of cost records under Section 209 (1) (d) of the
Companies Act, 1956
ix) a) Undisputed statutory dues including provident fund, Income Tax,, Service Tax, Employees State Insurance and
Cess have not been regularly deposited with the appropriate authorities and there have been delays in a
number of cases except in respect of Investor Education and Protection Fund, Sales tax and Wealth Tax.
(Referred to in paragraph 3 of our report of even date)
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40
Name of the
StatuteNature of
Dues
Amount
(Rs.)Period to which the amount relates
Income Tax Interest on TDS payments 10,95,962/- 01.04.2008 to 31.03.2010
x) The accumulated losses, as at 31st March 2011 is more than 50% of the Companies Net worth. The company has
incurred cash losses in the financial year under report and in the immediately preceding financial year.
xi) The company has not defaulted in repayment of dues to a financial institution, bank or debenture holders.
xii) The company has not granted loans and advances on the basis of security by way of pledge of shares, debentures
and other securities .
xiii) The company is not a chit fund or a nidhi / mutual benefit fund / society.
xiv) The company is not dealing or trading in shares, securities, debentures and other investments.
xv) The Company has not given any guarantees for loans taken by others from banks or financial institutions.
xvi) According to the information and explanations given to us, the company has not raised any term loans during the
year.
xvii) According to the information and explanations given to us and on overall examination of the financial statements
of the Company as at 31st March, 2011, we report that funds raised on short-term basis have not been used for
long-term investment.
xviii) The Company has not made any preferential allotment of shares to parties and Companies covered in the register
maintained under section 301 of the Companies Act, 1956 during the year.
xix) The Company has not issued any debentures during the year.
xx) The Company has not raised money by public issues during the year.
xxi) According to the information and explanations given to us, no fraud on or by the Company has been noticed or
reported during the course of our audit.
c) According to the information and explanations given to us, there are no dues of Sales Tax, Income Tax, Customs
Duty, Wealth Tax, Service Tax, Excise Duty and Cess which have not been deposited on account of any dispute
other than the following:
The Andhra Pradesh General Sales Tax 21.65 CTO, Madhapur Circle,
Sales Tax Act, 1957 Hyderabad.
Service Tax Service Tax 1867.52 Custom Excise & Service
Tax Appellate Tribunal
Total 1889.17
Name of the Statute Nature of Dues Amount Rs. Lacs Forum where dispute is pending
For Maharaj N. R. Suresh & Co.,
FRN No. 001931S
Chartered Accountants
N. R. Suresh
Place : Chennai Partner
Date : 2nd Septemeber, 2011 M. No. 21661
b) The arrears of statutory dues as at the last day of the Financial year outstanding for a period of more than six
months from the day it is payable is detailed below:
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BALANCE SHEET AS AT MARCH 31, 2011
SOURCES OF FUNDS
Shareholders’ Funds
Share Capital A 323,297,685 323,297,685
Share Warrants (Refer Note II(1)) 14,475,000 14,475,000
Reserves & Surplus B 402,724,323 402,724,323
740,497,008 740,497,008
Loan Funds
Secured Loans C 10,912,581 10,352,851
Unsecured Loans D 71,596,290 38,844,627
Deferred Tax 12,700,000 17,205,000
Total 835,705,879 806,899,486
APPLICATION OF FUNDS
Fixed Assets E
Gross Block 135,697,072 154,692,610
Less: Depreciation 97,476,286 123,788,774
Net Block 38,220,786 30,903,836
Capital Work in Progress - 25,000,000
Total 38,220,786 55,903,836
Investments F 16,128,188 25,474,276
Current Assets, Loans & Advances G
Inventories 1,144,566 1,583,287
Sundry Debtors 252,905,639 251,178,928
Cash & Bank Balances 19,389,221 14,276,019
Loans & Advances 105,551,778 117,451,438
378,991,204 384,489,673
Less: Current Liabilities & Provisions H
Current Liabilities 258,816,710 268,499,508
Provisions 3,252,048 2,076,208
Total 262,068,758 270,575,716
Net Current assets 116,922,446 113,913,957
Profit&Loss Account
Debit balance in Profit & Loss Account I 664,434,459 611,607,416
Total 835,705,879 806,899,486
ScheduleAs at
March 31, 2011As at
March 31, 2010
(In Rs.)
Particulars
Schedule A to I and notes in Schedule Q form part of this Balance Sheet.
vide our report of even date
For Maharaj N R Suresh & Co.,
FRN No.: 001931S
Chartered Accountants
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors.,
N.R. Suresh
Partner
M.No. 21661
Place : Mumbai
Dated : 2nd September, 2011
K.V. Sai Prasad
General Manager Finance & Accounts
Mahesh Solanki
Additional Director
Sunil Gupta
Co-Chairman & Managing Director
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PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2011
(In Rs.)
Year endedMarch 31, 2011
Year endedMarch 31, 2010
INCOME
Software Development & Services 65,880,661 149,140,441
Education & Training 135,780,437 126,984,430
201,661,098 276,124,871
Less:Service Tax 23,845,322 21,565,957
177,815,776 254,558,914
Others J 7,115,982 9,046,736
Total 184,931,758 263,605,651
EXPENDITURE
Direct K 20,456,562 34,821,574
Personnel L 103,517,415 107,796,385
Others M 78,448,714 86,169,109
Finance N 4,712,910 10,323,009
Provisions O 16,053,645 144,171,269
Depreciation/Amortisation/Impairment Loss 19,074,555 82,058,892
(Refer Schedule E)
Total 242,263,801 465,340,239
Profit before Prior Period items (57,332,043) (201,734,588)
Prior Period P - 4,935,264
Profit before Tax (57,332,043) (206,669,852)
Provision for
Deferred tax (4,505,000) (20,795,000)
Income Tax Relating to earlier Year - (3,052,030)
Profit after tax (52,827,043) (182,822,822)
Balance brought forward (620,266,968) (437,444,146)
Balance carried to balance sheet (673,094,011) (620,266,968)
Earnings per share before extraordinary items
Basic (1.63) (7.00)
Diluted*
Earnings per share after extraordinary items
Basic (1.63) (7.20)
Diluted*
ScheduleParticulars
* Diluted EPS is ignored as it is anti-dilutive
Schedule J to P and notes in Schedule Q form part of this Profit and Loss account.
vide our report of even date
For Maharaj N R Suresh & Co.,
FRN No.: 001931S
Chartered Accountants
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors.,
N.R. Suresh
Partner
M.No. 21661
Place : Mumbai
Dated : 2nd September, 2011
K.V. Sai Prasad
General Manager Finance & Accounts
Mahesh Solanki
Additional Director
Sunil Gupta
Co-Chairman & Managing Director
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SCHEDULES TO BALANCE SHEET AS AT MARCH 31, 2011
Authorised
40,000,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each
(40,000,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each) 400,000,000 400,000,000
Issued Capital
32,325,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each 323,250,000 323,250,000
Subscribed and Paid up Capital
32,325,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each, fully paid up 323,250,000 323,250,000
(Out of the above 1,545,147 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each fully
paid up is by way of Bonus Shares by way of capitalisation of profits) 323,250,000 323,250,000
Less : Calls in Arrears
Other than Directors 28,365 28,365
323,221,635 323,221,635
Add : Call in Arrears refundable 1,050 1,050
Forfeited Shares 75,000 75,000
Total 323,297,685 323,297,685
A ] SHARE CAPITAL (In Rs.)
As at March 31, 2011
As atMarch 31, 2010
Particulars
C ] SECURED LOANS
Capital Reserve
Share Premium Account
Total
22,080,000
380,644,323
402,724,323
-
-
-
22,080,000
380,644,323
402,724,323
-
-
-
B ] RESERVES & SURPLUS
Particulars Deductions As at
March 31, 2011AdditionsAs at
March 31, 2010
From Banks
a) Working Capital Loan (Refer Note II (4) in Schedule Q) 9,945,580 7,763,832
b) Hire Purchase # 778,315 2,100,807
From Others
c) Hire Purchase # 188,686 488,212
Total 10,912,581 10,352,851
As atMarch 31, 2011
As atMarch 31, 2010
Particulars
# Secured by Assets created out of respective loans, in the possesion of the Company and ex-employees to be transferred
on completion of Loan.
D ] UNSECURED LOANS
From Banks - 842,170
From Others
Co-Chairman & Managing Director 1,262,746 -
Companies 60,333,544 38,002,457
Others 10,000,000 -
Total 71,596,290 38,844,627
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SCHEDULES TO BALANCE SHEET AS AT MARCH 31, 2011
F ] INVESTMENTS (In Rs.)
As at March 31, 2011
As atMarch 31, 2010Particulars
G ] CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS AND ADVANCES
INVENTORIES
Courseware
Total
1,144,566
1,144,566
1,583,287
1,583,287
Cash on hand
Balance with Scheduled Bank
Current Account
Deposit Account (refer note no II (10) in schedule Q)
Total
CASH & BANK BALANCES
631,510
3,939,499
14,818,212
19,389,221
SUNDRY DEBTORS
Unsecured
a) Exceeding six months
i) Considered good 243,887,278 245,069,263
ii) Considered doubtful 78,864,586 64,507,947
b) Others
i) Considered good 9,018,361 6,109,666
ii) Considered doubtful - 10,739,100
331,770,223 326,425,976
Less: Provision for doubtful debts 78,864,586 75,247,047
Total 252,905,639 251,178,929
INVESTMENTS - LONG TERM
Non Trade Unquoted at cost
Subsidiary Companies
International SQL Star Pte Limited, Singapore
Cost as on 01.04.2010 21,957,038
Add : Investment made during the year 656,150
22,613,188
Less:
Provision for Diminution in value of Investments 6,485,000 16,128,188 15,472,038
825,000 Equity Shares of S$ 1.00 each,
(805,000 Equity Shares of S$ 1.00 each)
SQL Star International Inc., U.S.A.
Cost as on 01.04.2010 463,014,538
Add: Investments made during the year 2,096,745
465,111,283
Less:
Provision for Diminution in value of Investments 465,111,283 - 10,002,238
1,06,91,00,000 Equity Shares of US $ 0.01each.
(1,06,45,00,000 Equity Shares of US$ 0.01 each.)
Total 16,128,188 25,474,276
945,494
6,534,671
6,795,853
14,276,018
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SCHEDULES TO BALANCE SHEET AS AT MARCH 31, 2011
SCHEDULES TO PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2011
(In Rs.)
As at March 31, 2011
As atMarch 31, 2010
Particulars
K ] DIRECT EXPENSES
Computer Hire Charges & Consumables 173,872 355,309
Courseware 16,411,723 22,541,278
Obsolete Courseware written off - 3,989,619
Royalty 668,685 2,565,272
Outsourcing and Consultants 3,202,282 5,370,097
Total 20,456,562 34,821,574
J ] OTHER INCOME (In Rs.)
Year endedMarch 31,2011
Year endedMarch 31, 2010
Interest on Deposit 493,014 778,578
(Tax Deducted at source Rs.39,685 /- (Previous year Rs. 75,670/-)
Exchange (loss)/gain (net) 733,483 614,992
Other receipts 5,889,485 7,653,167
Total 7,115,982 9,046,736
Particulars
LOANS & ADVANCES
UnsecuredConsidered goodAdvance recoverable in cash or in kind for which value to be received
Due from Subsidiary 334,173 -Prepaid Expenses 28,201,320 31,977,913Others 25,232,570 17,141,786
Security deposits 19,087,878 16,154,510Advance Tax (net) 27,568,521 47,116,783Balance with Central Excise 267,356 200,486 SQL ESOP Trust 4,859,960 4,859,960Considered doubtfulAdvance recoverable in cash or in kind for which value to be receivedOthers 1,094,534Less: Provision for doubtful debts 1,094,534 - -
Total 105,551,778 117,451,438
H ] CURRENT LIABILITIES AND PROVISIONS
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Sundry Creditors
a) Micro and Small Enterprises (Refer note no II(11) in schedule Q) - 3,871
b) Others 188,108,651 183,311,890
Other Liabilities 70,708,059 83,762,334
Due to Subsidiary - 1,421,413
Total 258,816,710 268,499,508
PROVISIONS
Employee Benefits 3,252,048 2,076,208
Total 3,252,048 2,076,208
I ] PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT
Debit Balance in Profits & Loss Account 673,094,011 620,266,968
Less : General Reserve 8,659,552 8,659,552
Total 664,434,459 611,607,416
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SCHEDULES TO PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNTFor the year ended March 31, 2011
M ] OTHER EXPENSES
(In Rs.)
Year endedMarch 31,2011
Year endedMarch 31, 2010
Rents 27,896,438 30,817,601
Power and fuel 6,509,333 6,862,814
Rates and Taxes 209,229 165,044
Insurance 182,641 106,269
Repairs & Maintenance
Office 5,495,001 6,727,720
Vehicles 795,292 824,040
Others 1,463,121 2,059,633
Lease & Hire Charges - 2,045
Travel and Conveyance 5,720,767 3,990,266
Communication Expenses 3,763,802 5,042,352
Advertising and Business Promotion 11,194,943 10,320,595
Printing and Stationery 1,330,839 1,806,571
Consultancy Charges 1,597,882 7,237,229
Directors Remuneration 7,761,469 2,719,982
Directors Sitting Fees 175,000 300,000
Commission 529,200 275,750
General Expenses 2,107,032 3,275,522
Loss on Sale of assets 719,919 1,486,615
Claim from Customers 417,454 1,396,326
Auditors Remuneration 579,352 752,737
Total 78,448,714 86,169,109
Particulars
N ] FINANCIAL EXPENSES
Interest
Fixed Loans 295,170 784,961
Others 3,740,283 4,035,453 8,616,691
Finance Charges 677,457 921,357
Total 4,712,910 10,323,009
P] PRIOR PERIOD
Rent&Maintenance - 957,353
Service Tax - 3,977,911
Total - 4,935,264
L ] PERSONNEL EXPENSES
Salaries, Wages & Bonus 94,355,206 98,705,003
Contribution to Provident and other funds 5,987,287 6,395,417
Staff Welfare 2,844,558 2,487,594
Staff Recruitment and Training 330,364 208,372
Total 103,517,415 107,796,385
O] PROVISIONS
Provision for Doubtful Debts 3,617,538 70,086,269
Provision for Doubtful Advances 337,124 -
Provision for Diminution in value of Investments 12,098,983 74,085,000
Total 16,053,645 144,171,269
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Q ] NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
I) Significant Accounting Policies
1. Basis of Preparation
The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles and applicable accounting standards.
Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements requires the management of the Company to make estimates and assumptions
that affect the reported balances of assets and liabilities and disclosures relating to the contingent liabilities as at the
date of financial statements and reported amounts of income and expenses during the year. Example of such estimates
include provision for doubtful debts, employee benefits, provision for income taxes, accounting for contract costs
expected to be incurred to complete software development and the useful lives of fixed assets.
2. Fixed Assets
Fixed Assets are stated at cost less depreciation/amortization. Cost of acquisition includes freight, duties and installation
expenses net of taxes and duties eligible for credit.
Capital Work-in-Progress
Advances paid for acquisition of fixed assets and cost of assets (net of taxes and duties eligible for credit) not put to use
before the year-end are disclosed under Capital Work-in-Progress.
Assets are capitalised when they are ready for use / put to use.
3. Intangible Assets
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) is stated at cost less amortization. All costs incurred for development are carried
forward till development is complete.
The Intangible assets are tested for impairment for both value and availability for use at the end of year and impairment
loss is provided and deducted from the carrying amounts.
4. Investments
Long-term investments are stated at cost. Diminution is provided for decline in the carrying cost of long-term investments,
if the decline is other than temporary.
5. Inventories
Stock of Courseware is valued on FIFO basis at lower of cost and net realizable value.
6. Revenue and Expenditure recognition
Revenue is recognized and expenditure is accounted for on their accrual, where there is no uncertainty as to measurement
or collectibles other than the following
SCHEDULE FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTSFor the year ended March 31, 2011
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SCHEDULE FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTSFor the year ended March 31, 2011
7. Employee Benefits
Short term employee benefits are charged at the undiscounted amount to Profit and Loss Account in the year in which
the related service is rendered.
Defined contributions towards retirement benefits in the form of Provident Fund and Employees State Insurance
Scheme for the year are charged to Profit and Loss Account.
Defined benefit plan – Gratuity and Long term compensated absence
Liability in respect of defined benefit plan in the form of gratuity is determined based on actuarial valuation made by
an independent actuary using Projected Unit Credit Method as at the balance sheet date and are unfunded. Liabilities
for long term compensated absences are recognised in the same manner.
8. Foreign Currency Transactions
Transactions in foreign exchange are accounted at the rates prevailing on the dates of Transactions.
Foreign Currency liabilities/Assets at the close of the year are restated, adopting the year end rates. The resultant
difference, if any, is recognized as income or expense in Profit and Loss Account.
Exchange difference, arising on forward contracts, is recognized in the statement of Profit and Loss in the reporting
period in which the exchange rates change.
Premium / discounts arising on forward contract are amortized as expense or income over the life of the contract.
Any Profit or Loss arising on cancellation or renewal of a forward exchange contract is recognized as income or as
expense for the period.
Nature of Revenue
a) Software and Services
Fixed Price, Fixed time frame contracts
Time and materials contracts
Annual Support Services
Trading of Software Licenses
b) Training and Education Services
i) Corporate
ii) Others
c) e-Governance
i. e-Sampark and Jan Sampark Projects
d) Others
i) Interest, Rental
ii) Commission
iii) Notice Pay
Basis of Recognition
Percentage of completion
As per terms of contract, when related services are
rendered and passing of title
Proportionately over the period in which services are
rendered.
Upon Delivery and passing of title
As per the contract terms with the customers
On services rendered and payment received
On services rendered
On accrual basis
On accrual subject to confirmation
On realisation
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SCHEDULE FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTSFor the year ended March 31, 2011
a) Assets acquired for e-Governance Projects
i) Chandigarh
ii) Madhya Pradesh
b) Software
i) Acquired prior to 01.01.2005
ii) Acquired after 01.01.2005
c) Assets at Leased Premises
d) Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
Depreciation on additions / deductions in respect of fixed assets are charged pro-rata from / up to the date in which the
asset is available for use / disposal
Plant & Machinery costing less than Rs.5,000/- are capitalised and 100% depreciation is provided in the year of
addition.
10. Segment Reporting
The company has identified business segments as primary reporting segments and geographical segments as its
secondary segment.
The company has identified three business segments;-
a) Software Development & Services
b) Education & Training
c) E-Governance.
Revenue and expenses have been identified to respective segments on the basis of operating activities of the Enterprise.
Revenue and expenses which relate to the enterprise as a whole and are not allocable to a segment on a reasonable
basis has been disclosed as un-allocable revenue and expenses.
There are no inter-segmental transfers.
Segment assets and liabilities represent assets and liabilities in respective segments. Other assets and liabilities that
cannot be allocated to a segment on a reasonable basis have been disclosed as un-allocable assets and liabilities.
Geographical segments have been identified by treating sales in India and Rest of the world as reportable geographical
segments
11. Lease
Finance Leases are accounted in accordance with AS 19
12. Taxes on Income
Current tax is the amount of tax payable on the taxable income for the year as determined in accordance with the
provisions of Income Tax Act 1961. Deferred tax is recognised, on timing differences, being the difference between
taxable income and accounting income that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more
subsequent periods. Deferred tax assets in respect of unabsorbed depreciation and carry forward of losses are recognised
if there is virtual certainty that there will be sufficient future taxable income available to realise such losses.
Agreement Period of 5 years
Schedule XIV rates
Schedule XIV rates
5 years
Schedule XIV rates, since Leases are generally
renewed.WDV of the asset is written off in the year in
which lease is not renewed / cancelled.
The estimated useful life is 3 years and is amortized in
3 years in equal installments from the year of use.
9. Depreciation/ Amortization
Depreciation is provided on Straight Line method at the rates specified in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956
other than the following for which depreciation/ amortization is on straight-line basis as under
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13. Impairment of Assets
Impairment loss, if any, is provided to the extent, the carrying amount of assets exceeds their recoverable amount.
Impairment loss is aggregated with depreciation
14. Provisions
A provision is recognised when there is a present obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of
resources will be required to settle the obligation and in respect of which reliable estimate can be made. Provision is
not discounted to its present value and is determined based on the best estimate required to settle the obligation at the
year-end date. These are reviewed at each year-end date and adjusted to reflect the best current estimate.
Contingent Liabilities are disclosed by way of notes in the Financial Statements.
Contingent Assets are neither recognised nor disclosed.
II) Notes on Accounts
1. Share capital and Share Warrants
During the Financial year 2009-10 the Company issued 1,05,25,000 equity shares of Rs. 10/- each on Preferential
basis at a premium of Rs. 0.50 per share as per SEBI guidelines. The Company has also allotted 48,25,000 share
warrants at a price of Rs 10.50 per warrants on Preferential basis as per SEBI Guidelines. These warrants are convertible
at the option of the holders at any time before the expiry of 18 months from its allotment in to fully paid up equity shares
of Rs 10/-each at a premium of Rs 0.50 per share any time between November 2009 to May 2011 against which Rs 3
per warrant of the value has been received as at 31st March 2011.
2. Capital reserve
Represents balance brought forward relating to amounts forfeited on non subscription of 5,20,000 Share Warrants on
due dates.
3. ESOP Scheme
The shareholders have approved in November 2005, scheme titled “SQL ESOP 2005”, which provides for an option
to issue equity shares not exceeding 8,01,000 shares constituting 5% of the paid up capital of the Company to
permanent employees of the company subject to such conditions the Board may determine. Under this plan, Company
granted 7,50,000 Employee Stock Options to 37 Employees pursuant to the resolution passed at the extra-ordinary
general meeting of the Company held on 30th November 2005. Out of the options granted, 725,000 (700,000)
options were lapsed due to resignation of the employees and 25,000 (50,000) options are in force as on 31.03.2011.
SQL ESOP Trust holds 159980 (159980) equity shares as on 31.03.2011 that were allotted under the ESOP Plan in
December 1998 for and on behalf of the eligible employees and will be offered to the Employees as per the terms and
conditions of the ESOP Scheme-2005. The total options available for grant is 776,000 (751,000) as on 31.03.2011.
4. Working Capital Loans are secured by a first charge on current assets and movable fixed assets of the borrower (except
assets on Hire Purchase, both present and future), and further secured by
a) Fixed Deposit with Bank
b) 33,50,000 Equity Shares in the company held by Super Star Exports Pvt Ltd (Promoter)
c) 10,00,000 Equity Shares held by Satyamitra Stock Consultants Pvt Ltd.
d) Guaranteed by Super Star Exports Pvt Ltd , Satyamitra Stock Consultants Pvt Ltd. and by a Director of the
Company
5. The Company has sent letters of Confirmation during the year to Debtors, Creditors and Loans and Advances; however
the Company received the confirmation only in a few cases.
6. The Madhya Pradesh State Agricultural Board (MANDI BOARD) has resorted to unlawful and unilateral termination of
the Service contract by their letter dated 17th February 2010 on the purported reason of Deficiency/Under performance,
besides
SCHEDULE FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTSFor the year ended March 31, 2011
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SCHEDULE FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTSFor the year ended March 31, 2011
Amount receivable fromYear ended
31.03.2011
A) Wholly Owned Subsidiaries
i) International SQL Star Pte Ltd., Singapore 91.95 137.71
Total due maximum balance outstanding during the year 139.75 145.68
ii) SQL Star International Inc., USA - -
Total due maximum balance outstanding during the year - 60.20
B) Unbilled Revenue (out of which Rs. 24.00 lacs
(Rs.573.80) lacs have since been billed 24.00 580.83
Sl.NoYear ended
31.03.2010
(In Rs. Lacs)
a) refusing to settle the dues for services from April 2008 to termination date amounting to Rs 28.77 Crores (out of
which Rs 20 22 Crores pertains to billing raised on behalf of Outsourcing partner)
b) refusing to give required documents for billing from April 2009 to January 2010
c) invoking performance bank guarantee of Rs 5 Lakhs and
d) Confiscating the assets of the company located in the Mandis.
The matter was referred for Arbitration proceedings. When the arbitration proceedings were in progress, the Mandi
Board withdrew the arbitrator and the new arbitrator is yet to be appointed by the Mandi Board. In the meanwhile, the
company has filed a petition before the Honourable High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur Bench seeking to
appoint an arbitrator to complete the proceedings.
7. Sundry Debtors include
8. Investment in Subsidiaries
During the year the Company has invested the following sums in the Equity shares of the wholly owned subsidiaries
(In Rs. Lacs)9. Movement for Provision for Doubtful debtors, advances and diminution in Investments
Loans and Advances Investments
Balance as on 01.04.2010 752.47 7.57 4,594.97
Add: Provision for the year 36.17 3.37 120.99
Less: Realization against Doubtful debts/ Restatement
of Carrying amount - - -
Balance as on 31.03.2011 788.64 10.94 4715.96
Sundry Debtors
Year ended
31.03.2011
Year ended
31.03.2010
a) SQL Star International Inc., USA
No of Equity Shares applied and allotted
i) Equity shares of 1 cent each 46,00,000 2,20,00,000
ii) Amount in US $ 46,000 2,20,000
iii) Amount Rs. in lacs 20.97 100.33
b) International SQL Star Pte Ltd., Singapore
No of Equity Shares applied and allotted
i) Equity shares of S$ 1 each 20,000 -
ii) Amount in S $ 20,000 -
iii) Amount Rs. in lacs 6.56 -
ParticularsSl.No
Particulars
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SCHEDULE FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTSFor the year ended March 31, 2011
10. Fixed Deposits with Banks includes
Year ended
31.03.2011
Year ended
31.03.2010
Deposits held in the Joint names of the Company and
Central Excise department 1.69 1.57
Pledged for Bank Guarantees issued 65.05 59.95
Margin Deposit towerds Overdraft Facility 6.44 6.43
Particulars
11. The Company has sent letters to the creditors to identify under MSMED Act, enterprises which have provided goods
and services to the Company. Accordingly, the disclosure in respect of the amounts payable to such enterprises as at
March 31, 2011 has been made in the financials statements based on the information received and available with the
Company.
Year ended
31.03.2011
Year ended
31.03.2010
a) Amount due and outstanding to suppliers as at the end of accounting year - 0.04
b) Interest paid during the year - -
c) Interest payable at the end of the accounting year, and 0.00174 0.00064
d) Interest accrued and unpaid at the end of the accounting year, 0.00174 0.00064
Particulars
(In Rs. Lacs)
(In Rs. Lacs)
13. Taxation
Deferred Tax comprises of
12. Auditors Remuneration includes
Year ended
31.03.2011
Year ended
31.03.2010
Statutory Audit 2.50 2.50
Tax Audit 0.30 0.64
Tax Representation 0.87 1.29
Certification 0.59 0.95
Reimbursement of expenses to Statutory Auditors 1.53 2.15
Total 5.79 7.53
Particulars
Year ended
31.03.2011
Year ended
31.03.2010
Deferred Tax Assets on account of
a) Carry forward Losses - -
b) Disallowances under section 43 B - -
Deferred Tax Liabilities on account of
a) Difference between WDV of Assets as per Books and Income Tax 127.00 172.05
Net Deferred Tax Liability 127.00 172.05
Particulars
(In Rs. Lacs)
(In Rs. Lacs)
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SCHEDULE FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTSFor the year ended March 31, 2011
14. Employee Benefits (In Rs. Lacs)
Estimates of future salary increases, considered in actuarial valuation, take account of inflation, seniority, promotion
and other relevant factors, such as supply and demand in the employment market.
UNFUNDED
Long TermCompensated Absence
CHANGES IN THE PRESENT VALUE OF THE
OBLIGATION (PVO) - RECONCILIATION OF
OPENING AND CLOSING BALANCES:
PVO as at the beginning of the period 12.79 12.34 10.65 7.98 7.96 19.47
Interest Cost 1.02 0.99 0.85 0.63 0.64 1.56
Current service cost 4.39 0.95 0.50 0.22 0.24 0.92
Benefits paid (3.77) (1.59) (8.19) - - -
Actuarial loss/(gain) on obligation (balancing figure) 9.38 0.10 8.53 (0.12) (0.86) (14.00)
PVO as at the end of the period 23.81 12.79 12.34 8.71 7.98 7.95
EXPENSES RECOGNISED IN THE STATEMENT
OF PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
Current service cost 4.39 0.95 0.85 0.22 0.24 0.92
Interest Cost 1.02 0.99 0.50 0.64 0.64 1.56
Net actuarial (gain)/loss recognised in the year 9.38 0.11 8.53 (012) (0.86) (14.00)
Expenses recognized in the statement of profit and
loss account 14.79 2.05 9.88 0.74 0.02 (11.52)
MOVEMENTS IN THE LIABILITY RECOGNIZED
IN THE BALANCE SHEET
Opening net liability 12.79 12.34 10.65 7.98 7.96 19.47
Expense as above 14.79 2.04 9.88 0.74 0.02 (11.52)
Transitional gain reversed to General Reserve - - - - - -
Contribution paid (3.77) (1.59) (8.19) - - -
Closing net liability recognized in Balance Sheet 23.81 12.79 12.34 8.72 7.98 7.95
Type of Plan
GRATUITY
Period of Disclosure 2010-11 2009-10 2009-10 2008-092008-09 2010-11
Long TermCompensated AbsenceGRATUITY
PRINCIPAL ACTUARIAL ASSUMPTIONS
2010-11 2009-10 2009-10 2008-092008-09 2010-11[Expressed as weighted avarages]
Mortality Table LIC (1994 -96)
Discount Rate 8% 8% 8% 8% 8% 8%
Salary escalation rate 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10%
Attrition rate 15% 15% 15% 15% 15% 15%
Expected rate of return on Plan Assets 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
ENTERPRISE’S BEST ESTIMATE OF
CONTRIBUTION DURING NEXT YEAR (Rs. Lacs) 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 10.00 10.00
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16. Foreign Currency Exposures
The Company has foreign currency exposures arising out of services rendered/ received. The receivables and payables
are not hedged. Foreign currency exposure is given below:
Currency 31.03.11 31.03.10 Under Lying Risk Coverage
USD 0.07 0 USD / INR
SGD 2.69 4.29 SGD/ INR
17. Related Party Disclosures
(a) List of Related Parties where control exists:
Name of the Related Parties a) Wholly owned Subsidiaries
SQL Star International Inc., USA
International SQL Star Pte Ltd., Singapore
b) Wholly owned subsidiary of US Subsidiary
SQL Star International Pty Ltd., Australia
c) Others
Super Star Exports Private Limited
Systematix Capital Services Private Limited
Systematix Fincorp (India) Limited
Systematix Shares & Stock (I) Limited
Systematix Commodities Services Private Limited
Systematix Corporate Services Limited
Ceepeek Real Estate Limited
Rangsharda Properties Private Limited
Shubhamangalam Real Estate Limited
Snehavardhini Real Estate Limited
Tek Point Properties Private Limited
Funsign Real Estate Limited
Shivshakthi Real Estate Limited
Riteplaza Trading Company Private Limited
Magicline Trading Company Private Limited
Topcity Trading Company Private Limited
Goldflag Exports Private Limited
Goldlife Trading Company Private Limited
Thirdwave Mercantile Company Private Limited
Nikunj Mercantile Private Limited
Systematix Finvest Limited
Technosoft Consulting Resources Pvt Ltd
SCHEDULE FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTSFor the year ended March 31, 2011
(In Rs. Lacs)
15. Computation of net profit in accordance with section 198 and 309 of the Companies Act, 1956 (In Rs. Lacs)
Profit before tax from ordinary activities (573.32) (2017.34)
Add :
Directors Remuneration 77.61 27.19
Directors Sitting Fees 1.75 3.00
Provisions 160.53 1441.71
Net Profit (333.43) (545.44)
No Commission Payable as per terms of appointment
Year ended
31.03.2011
Year ended
31.03.2010Particulars
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SCHEDULE FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTSFor the year ended March 31, 2011
b) Transaction with Related parties
a) SQL Star International Inc., USA
Receivable 3.34 (14.21)
Reimbursement of Expenses (net) 3.34 2.08
Services Rendered by SQL India - 62.07
Service Rendered by SQL US - 16.83
b) International SQL Star Pte Ltd, Singapore
Receivable 91.95 137.71
Service Rendered by SQL India 4.23 5.77
Reimbursement of Expenses 1.03 0.98
Service Rendered by SQL Singapore 3.52 -
c) Super Star Exports Private Limited
Inter corporate Loans - -
Outstanding as at the end of the year 5.43 5.43
Shares Allotted (300,000 Equity shares) - 31.50
Guarantee given to Banks for borrowing 99.45 77.64
No. of Equity Shares held 37,52,275 37,52,275
% of Shares Held 11.61% 11.61%
d) Kanishkdeep Stock Consultants Pvt Ltd
Shares Allotted (3,200,000 Equity Shares) - 336.00
No. of Equity Shares held 32,00,000 32,00,000
% of Shares Held 9.90% 9.90%
e) Thirdwave Mercantile Co. Private Limited
Inter corporate Loans 217.00 217.00
Outstanding as at the end of the year 217.00 217.00
No. of Equity Shares held - -
% of Shares Held - -
f) Sunil Gupta
Shares Allotted (33,25,000 Equity shares) - 349.13
Warrant Allotted (33,25,000 Warrants) - 99.75
Loan given to SQL Star 100.00 -
Outstanding as at the end of the year 12.62 -
Interest Paid 2.62 -
No. of Equity Shares held 33,25,000 33,25,000
% of Shares Held 10.29% 10.29%
g) Techno soft Consulting Resources Pvt Ltd
Loan given to SQL Star 75.00 -
Outstanding as at the end of the year 75.21 -
Interest 0.21 -
h) C P Khandelwal
Guarantee given for bank borrowings 99.45 77.64
No. of Equity Shares held - -
% of Shares Held - -
(In Rs. Lacs)
Year ended
31.03.2011
Year ended
31.03.2010Description of Transactions
i) No amount has been written off or written back during the year in respect of debts due from or to related
parties
ii) Key Management Personnel : Mr. Sunil Gupta, Co-Chairman and Managing Director
Remuneration vide Note 19 (5)
i) Transaction with related parties other than stated above
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SCHEDULE FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTSFor the year ended March 31, 2011
18. Contingent Liabilities (In Rs. Lacs)
Year ended
31.03.2011Year ended
31.03.2010
S.No. Dscription of Contingent Liability
Estimated AmountIndication of
UncertaintyPossible Recovery
if Liability Arises
a)
b)
c)
d)
Guarantees issued by the banks on
behalf of the Company
Tax Demands Contested in Appeals :
i) Service Tax*
ii) Income Tax
iii) Central Sales Tax
Other Claims against the Company
not acknowledged as Debts.
Export obligation on account of
Imports.
65.05
1917.52
157.49
21.65
228.38
8.14
59.95
1383.94
82.39
21.65
220.40
62.05
Performance or
Non-performance of
various parties
All are disputed
before concerned
authorities. The
company is advised
that the cases are
likely to be disposed
off in favour of the
Company.
-do-
-
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
-
-
* includes penalty of Rs. 1142.95 Lacs.
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19. Other Notes (In Rs. Lacs)
1 Estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed on capital
and not provided - -
2 CIF Value of Imports
Capital Goods - -
3 Expenditure in foreign currency (on cash basis)
Expenditure on foreign staff 3.52 16.83
Foreign Travel 4.20 1.24
4 Earnings in foreign exchange
Sale of software and services 0.34 0.54
Education & Training 3.39 -
5 Directors Remuneration
a) Mr. N R Ganti
Salaries - 20.00
Benefits - 0.28
b) Mr. Sunil Gupta (*)
Salaries 69.61 6.37
Benefits 8.00 0.55
Total expensed to Profit & Loss Account 77.61 27.20
Total Director’s Remuneration 77.61 27.20
6 Number of Equity shares used in computing Earnings per share
Basic 32,325,000 25,399,452
Diluted 37,951,000 27,852,849
SCHEDULE FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTSFor the year ended March 31, 2011
Year ended
31.03.2011
Year ended
31.03.2010Particulars
Chairman and Managing Director (Resigned on 30.11.2009)
Co-Chairman and Managing Director (Appointed on 26.02.2010)
(*) includes Rs. 38.82 Lacs being remuneration paid to Mr. Sunil Gupta, Co-Chairman & Managing Director, for the
period 28th September 2010 to 31st March 2011 which is subject to the approval of the Central Government.
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SCHEDULE FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTSFor the year ended March 31, 2011
(In Rs. Lacs)20 Segment Results
Year ended
31.03.11
Year ended
31.03.10
A. Primary Segment (By Business Segment)
1 Segment Revenue
a. Software Devl. & Services 421.23 592.86
b. Education & Training 1,232.93 1,151.50
c. E-Governance 124.00 801.23
Total 1,778.16 2,545.59
Less Inter segment sales - -
Net Sales 1,778.16 2,545.59
2 Segment Results
Profit / (Loss) before Tax and
Interest from each segment
a. Software Devl. & Services (47.35) 46.10
b. Education & Training 100.78 (0.51)
c. E-Governance 4.29 (120.20)
Total 57.72 (74.61)
Less :
i) Interest 47.13 103.23
ii) Other un-allocable expenses 655.07 1,929.97
iii) Un-allocable income (71.16) (90.47)
iv) Prior Period Items - 49.35
Total Profit Before Tax (573.32) (2,066.69)
3 Capital Employed
a. Software Devl. & Services 74.79 198.08
b. Education & Training 377.21 541.09
c. E-Governance 1,242.00 1,182.30
d. Un-allocated 18.73 31.45
Total Capital Employed 1,712.72 1,952.92
B) Secondary Segment (By Geographical Segment)
Segment Revenue
Geographical Location
- India 1,773.93 2,477.76
- Rest of the World 4.23 67.83
Particulars
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CASH FLOW STATEMENT For the year ended March 31, 2011(In Rs. Lacs)
Year ended31-03-2011
Year ended31-03-2010
Particulars
A Cash flow from Operating Activities
Profit before tax and exceptional items (573.32) (2,017.35)
Adjustments for :
Depreciation 190.75 820.59
Interest Paid 47.13 103.23
Interest Received (4.93) (7.79)
Exchange Fluctuations difference (7.33) (6.15)
(Profit)/ Loss on sale of Assets / Assets Discarded 7.20 14.87
232.82 924.75
Operating Profit before working capital changes (340.50) (1,092.60)
Adjustments for :
Trade and Other Receivables / Increase in
other Current Assets (132.63) (688.27)
Inventories 4.39 116.08
Trade and Other Payables including Employee Benefit (85.07) (266.93)
(213.31) (839.12)
Cash Generated from Operations (553.81) (1,931.73)
Interest Received - -
Finance Charges (6.77) (9.21)
Exchange Fluctuations 7.33 6.15
Direct Taxes Paid net of refund 194.81 29.38
195.37 26.32
Cash Generated from Operations before
exceptional items (358.44) (1,905.41)
Provision for Doubtful debts 36.18 700.86
Provision for Diminution in value of Investments 120.99 740.85
Provision for Doubtful Advances 3.37 -
160.54 1,441.71
Net Cash from Operating Activities (A) (197.90) (463.70)
B Cash from Investing Activities
Purchase/ Acquisition of Fixed Assets (24.60) (37.74)
Investments in Subsidiaries (27.53) (100.33)
Sale of Fixed Assets 3.49 9.81
Net cash used in investing activities (B) (48.64) (128.26)
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Note:
1. Figures in brackets represents outflows
2. Previous year figures have been regrouped/restated wherever necessary
CASHFLOW STATEMENT For the year ended March 31, 2011(In Rs. Lacs)
Year endedMarch 31,2011
Year endedMarch 31,2010
Particulars
C Cash from financing activities
Proceeds from Issue of Share Capital / Share warrants - 1,249.88
Proceeds from Borrowings (net) 311.30 (597.97)
Working Capital Loan 21.82 45.18
Interest received 4.93 7.79
Interest Paid on Borrowings (40.35) (94.02)
Net cash used in financing activities (C) 297.70 610.85
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 51.13 18.89
(A+B+C)
Cash and Cash equivalents at the beginning 142.76 123.87
Cash and Cash equivalents at the end 193.89 142.76
vide our report of even date
For Maharaj N R Suresh & Co.,
FRN No. : 001931S
Chartered Accountants
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors.,
N.R. Suresh
Partner
M.No. 21661
Place : Mumbai
Dated : 2nd September, 2011
K.V. Sai Prasad
General Manager Finance & Accounts
Mahesh Solanki
Additional Director
Sunil Gupta
Co-Chairman & Managing Director
24th Annual Report 2010-11
62
Registration Details
Registration No.
Balance Sheet Date
Capital raised during the year (Amount in Rupees Thousands)
Public Issue
Bonus Shares
Position of Mobilisation and Deployment of Funds (Amount in Rupees Thousands)
Total Liabilities
Sources of Funds
Paid-up Capital
Secured Loans
Share Warrants
Application of Funds
Net Fixed Assets
Net Current Assets
Accumulated Losses
Performance of Company (Amount in Rupees Thousands)
Turnover
Profit/(Loss) before Tax
Earning per share (Rs.)
Generic names of Three principal Products/Services of Company (As per monetary terms)
Product Description Item Code No. (ITC Code)
Computer Education
Software Exports
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V
State Code
Right Issue
Private Placement
Total Assets
Reserves & Surplus
Unsecured Loans
Defered Tax
Investments
Capital Work in Progress
Misc.Expenditure
Total Expenditure
Profit/(Loss) after Tax
Dividend rate (%)
31.03.2011
-
-
835,705.88
323,297.69
10,912.58
14,475.00
38,220.79
116,922.44
664,434.46
184,931.76
(57,332.04)
(1.63)
Nil
Nil
01
-
105,250
835,705.88
402,724.32
71,596.29
12,700.00
16,128.19
-
-
242,263.80
(52,827.04)
-
BALANCE SHEET ABSTRACT AND COMPANY’S
GENERAL BUSINESS PROFILE
Information required as per Part IV of Schedule VI of the Companies Act, 1956.
01-48874
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63
STATEMENT OF INFORMATION ON SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
PURSUANT TO SECTION 212 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1956
Sl
NoName of Subsidiary
International
SQL Star Pte. Ltd.,
SQL Star
International Pty Ltd.,
1 Country of Operations USA Singapore Australia
2 Financial Year of the Subsidiary 31-Mar-11 31-Dec-10 31-Mar-11
3 Equity Share Capital
~ Number of Shares and face value 1,069,100,000 Equity 825,000 Equity Shares 10,000 Equity Shares
shares of US $0.01 of S$ 1 each, fully of AUD $1 each, fully
each, fully paid-up paid-up paid-up
~Holding Company’s interest 100% 100% 100%
4 Net aggregate amounts of the profits/
(losses) of the subsidiary so far as it
concerns the members of the holding
company and is not dealt with in
accounts of the holding Company
~ Dealt within the accounts of SQL
Star International Ltd for the year ended. Nil Nil Nil
~ Not dealt within the accounts of SQL
Star International Ltd for the year ended. 3573.61 67.18 60.56
5 Net aggregate amount of Profit/(Loss)
for previous financial year of the
Subsidiary since it became Subsidiary
so for as they concern members of
SQL Star International Ltd.
~ Dealt within the accounts of SQL Star
International Ltd for the year ended. Nil Nil Nil
~ Not dealt within the accounts of SQL
Star International Ltd for the year ended. 4,664.32 62.72 66.05
6 Share Capital 4,667.82 291.92 4.61
7 Reserves & Surplus - - -
8 Total Assets 124.73 543.24 13.40
9 Total Liabilities 121.74 316.14 79.60
10 Details of investment (except in case of
investment in the subsidiaries) - - -
11 Revenues 620.60 1,518.64 41.27
12 Profit before taxation (120.79) 6.49 (5.49)
13 Provision for Taxation 5.54 - -
14 Profit after Txation (126.33) 6.49 (5.49)
15 Proposed Dividend - - -
SECTION 212
SQL Star
International Inc.,
Note : The Financial Statements of the said subsidiaries will be kept for inspection by any investor at the registered office
of your Company. Investors who want to have a copy of the above may write to the Compliance Officer at the registered
office.
~ Local currency US $ SGD $ AUD $
~ Exchange rate as at March 31, 2011 to INR 44.59 35.38 46.12
The information for all the subsidiaries have been provided in Indian rupees(INR). The local currency, in the country of
operation, and the exchange rate in comparison to INR as at March 31, 2011 is provided below:
24th Annual Report 2010-11
64
To
The Board of Directors of
SQL Star International Limited
1. We have audited the attached Consolidated Balance
Sheet. of SQL Star International Limited “ the
Company” and its subsidiaries (collectively referred
as the “SQL Group”) as at 31st March 2011, the
Consolidated Profit and Loss Account and the
Consolidated Cash Flow Statement for the year ended
on that date annexed thereto. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company’s
management and have been prepared on the basis
of separate financial statements and other financial
information regarding components. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audit.
2. We conducted our audit in accordance with the
auditing standards generally accepted in India. Those
Standards require that we plan and perform the audit
to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement.
An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the
financial statements. An audit also includes assessing
the accounting principles used and significant
estimated made by management, as well as evaluating
the overall financial statement presentation. We
believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for
our opinion.
3. We did not audit the financial statements of the
subsidiaries. The financial statements and other
financial information of the subsidiaries have been
subject to audit by other auditors as under:
Australian subsidiary has not been audited by other
auditors and are accepted based on the management
certification of transactions.
Further, the consolidated financial statements include
transactions of the wholly owned Singapore
subsidiary for the three months period ended 31st
March 2011 which has not been audited by other
auditors and are accepted based on the management
certification of transactions
4. We report that the consolidated financial statements
have been prepared by the Company’s management
in accordance with the requirement of Accounting
Standard (AS 21) issued by the Institute of Chartered
Accountants of India.
5. Subject to the matter referred in paragraphs 3 & 4
above, based on our audit and consideration of
reports of other auditors on separate financial
statements and on the other financial information of
the components, and to the best of our information
and according to the explanations given to us, we
are of the opinion that the attached consolidated
financial statements give a true and fair view in
conformity with the accounting principles generally
accepted in India
(a) in the case of Consolidated Balance Sheet of
the state of affairs of SQL group as at 31st
March 2011
(b) in the case of the Profit and Loss Account, of
the LOSS for the year ended on that date; and
(c) in the case of the Cash Flow Statement, of the
cash flows for the year ended on that date.
For Maharaj N. R. Suresh & Co.
FRN No.: 001931S
Chartered Accountants
Place : Chennai N.R. Suresh
Date : 2nd Septemeber, 2011 Partner
M. No. 21661
AUDITORS’ REPORT
ON CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSMaharaj N.R. Suresh & Co.,
Chartered Accountants
9 (Old No.5), II Lane, II Main
Road,
Trustpuram, Chennai – 600024.
SlNo
Name of thesubsidiary
Audited/UnAuditedReview
Un-Audited/Review upto
1) Wholly OwnedSubsidiary
Status
SQL Star International Inc.,USA
Un Audited 31/03/2011
2) Wholly OwnedSubsidiary
SQL Star International PteLtd., Singapore
Audited 31/03/2010
3) Step DownSubsidiary
SQL Star International PtyLtd., Australia
Review 31/03/2011
We have relied on the audit reports of Singapore and
that have been furnished to us and our opinion is
based solely on the report of other auditors. Further
the Financial Statements of USA subsidiary and
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65
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS AT MARCH 31, 2011
SOURCES OF FUNDS
Shareholders’ Funds
Share Capital A 323,297,685 323,297,685
Share Warrants (Refer Note II(1)) 14,475,000 14,475,000
Reserves & Surplus B 412,376,705 421,920,665
750,149,390 759,693,350
Loan Funds
Secured Loans C 12,828,372 16,874,254
Unsecured Loans D 71,596,290 38,844,627
Deferred Tax 12,700,000 17,205,000
Restatement on Consolidation 227,792,543 198,610,588
Total 1,075,066,595 1,031,227,819
APPLICATION OF FUNDS
Fixed Assets E
Gross Block 157,565,750 464,882,744
Less: Depreciation & Amortization 109,503,274 427,667,681
Net Block 48,063,476 37,215,064
Capital Work in Progress - 25,000,000
Total 48,063,476 62,215,064
Current Assets, Loans & Advances F
Inventories 1,144,566 1,583,287
Sundry Debtors 288,106,476 290,454,589
Cash & Bank Balances 25,222,270 22,396,965
Loans & Advances 109,064,248 149,018,953
423,537,560 463,453,794
Less: Current Liabilities & Provisions G
Current Liabilities 289,804,015 300,284,662
Provisions 3,252,048 5,027,763
293,056,063 305,312,425
Net Current assets 130,481,498 158,141,369
Profit & Loss Account H
Debit balance in Profit & Loss Account 896,521,622 810,871,387
Total 1,075,066,595 1,031,227,819
ScheduleAs at
March 31, 2011As at
March 31, 2010
(In Rs.)
Particulars
Schedule A to H and notes in Schedule P form part of this Balance Sheet.
vide our report of even date
For Maharaj N R Suresh & Co.,
FRN No. : 001931S
Chartered AccountantsFor and on behalf of the Board of Directors.,
N.R. Suresh
Partner
M.No. 21661
Place : Mumbai
Dated : 2nd September, 2011
K.V. Sai Prasad
General Manager Finance & Accounts
Mahesh Solanki
Additional Director
Sunil Gupta
Co-Chairman & Managing Director
24th Annual Report 2010-11
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CONSOLIDATED PROFIT AND LOSS ACOUNTFOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2011 (In Rs.)
Year endedMarch 31, 2011
Year endedMarch 31, 2010
INCOME
Software Development & Services 281,932,590 432,682,036
Education & Training 135,780,437 126,984,430
417,713,027 559,666,466
Less:Service Tax 23,845,322 21,565,957
393,867,705 538,100,509
Others I 8,691,157 13,209,965
Total 402,558,862 551,310,473
EXPENDITURE
Direct J 28,281,452 54,050,222
Personnel K 292,737,972 346,261,011
Others L 128,120,531 118,875,365
Finance M 5,391,313 10,894,028
Provisions N 16,053,645 144,171,269
Depreciation/Amortisation/Impairment Loss 21,575,012 83,067,947
Total 492,159,925 757,319,841
Profit before Exceptional items (89,601,063) (206,009,368)
Prior Period O - 4,935,264
Profit before Taxation (89,601,063) (210,944,632)
Provision for
Current tax 554,172 384,658
MAT Credit (entitlement) / Write off - -
Deferred tax (4,505,000) (20,795,000)
Fringe Benefit tax - -
Income Tax Relating to earlier Year - (3,052,030)
Profit for the year after taxation (85,650,235) (187,482,260)
Balance brought forward (819,530,938) (523,113,608)
Priod period adjustment (USA) - (108,935,070)
Amount available for appropriation (905,181,173) (819,530,938)
Balance carried to balance sheet (905,181,173) (819,530,938)
Earning per share before Prior Period /Exceptional items
Basic EPS (2.65) (8.11)
Diluted EPS *
Earning per share after Prior Period /Exceptional items
Basic EPS (2.65) (8.31)
Diluted EPS *
ScheduleParticulars
* Diluted EPS is ignored as it is anti-dilutive
Schedule I to O and notes in Schedule P form part of this Profit and Loss account.
vide our report of even date
For Maharaj N R Suresh & Co.,
FRN No.: 001931S
Chartered Accountants
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors.,
N.R. Suresh
Partner
M.No. 21661
Place : Mumbai
Dated : 2nd September, 2011K.V. Sai Prasad
General Manager Finance & Accounts
Mahesh Solanki
Additional Director
Sunil Gupta
Co-Chairman & Managing Director
24th Annual Report 2010-11
67
SCHEDULES TO CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31-03-2011
Authorised
40,000,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each
(40,000,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each) 400,000,000 400,000,000
Issued Capital
3,23,25,000 Equity shares of Rs. 10/- each 323,250,000 323,250,000
Subscribed and paid up Capital
3,23,25,000 Equity shares of Rs. 10/- each, fully paid up 323,250,000 323,250,000
(Out of the above 15,45,147 Equity Share of Rs. 10/- each fully
paid up is by way of bonus shares by way of capitalisation of profit) 323,250,000 323,250,000
Less : Calls in arrears
Other than Directors 28,365 28,365
323,221,635 323,221,635
Add : Call in arrears refundable 1,050 1,050
Forfeited Shares 75,000 75,000
Total 323,297,685 323,297,685
A ] SHARE CAPITAL (In Rs.)
As at March 31, 2011
As atMarch 31, 2010
Particulars
C ] SECURED LOANS
Capital Reserve 22,080,000 - - 22,080,000
Share Premium Account 380,644,323 - - 380,644,323
Foreign Currency Translation Reserve 19,196,342 (9,543,960) - 9,652,382
Total 421,920,665 (9,543,960) - 412,376,705
B ] RESERVES & SURPLUS
Particulars Deductions As at
March 31, 2011AdditionsAs at
March 31, 2010
As at March 31, 2011 As at March 31, 2010Particulars
# Secured by Assets created out of respective loans, in the possesion of the Company and ex-employees to be
transferred on completion of Loan.
From Banks
a) Working Capital Loan (Refer Note. II(4) in Schedule P) 11,861,372 14,285,235
b) Hire Purchase # 778,315 2,100,807
From Others
c) Hire Purchase # 188,686 488,212
Total 12,828,373 16,874,254
D ] UNSECURED LOANS
From Banks - 842,170
From Others
Co-Chairman & Managing Director 1,262,746 15,758,970
Companies 60,333,544 22,243,487
Others 10,000,000 -
Total 71,596,290 38,844,627
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24th Annual Report 2010-11
69
SCHEDULES TO CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETAS AT MARCH 31, 2011
F ] CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS AND ADVANCES
INVENTORIES
Courseware 1,144,566 1,583,287
Total 1,144,566 1,583,287
As atMarch 31, 2011
As atMarch 31, 2010
(Amount in Rs.)
Particulars
Unsecured
a) Exceeding six months
i) Considered good 243,887,276 245,732,055
ii) Considered doubtful 78,864,586 64,507,947
b) Others
i) Considered good 44,219,200 44,722,534
ii) Considered doubtful - 10,739,100
Total 366,971,062 365,701,636
Less : Provision for doubtful debts 78,864,586 75,247,047
Total 288,106,476 290,454,589
SUNDRY DEBTORS
Cash on hand 648,985 961,038
Balance with Scheduled Bank
Current Account 3,939,498 6,534,671
Deposit Account (refer note no II (11) in schedule P) 14,818,213 6,795,853
Balance with foreign Banks & Current Accounts 5,815,574 8,105,403
Total 25,222,270 22,396,965
CASH & BANK BALANCES
Unsecured and considered good
Advance recoverable in cash or in kind for which value to be received
Due from Subsidiary 334,173 -
Prepaid Expenses 29,740,549 34,031,425
Others 26,563,655 46,073,555
Security deposits 19,730,034 16,736,744
Advance Tax (net) 27,568,521 47,116,783
Balance with Central Excise 267,356 200,486
SQL ESOP Trust 4,859,960 4,859,960
Considered doubtful
Advance recoverable in cash or in kind for which value to be received
Others 1,094,534
Less: Provision for doubtful debts 1,094,534 - -
Total 109,064,248 149,018,953
LOANS & ADVANCES
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(In Rs.)
As atMarch 31, 2011
As atMarch 31, 2010
Particulars
G ] CURRENT LIABILITIES AND PROVISIONS
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Sundry Creditors
a) Micro and Small Enterprises (refer note no II (12) in schedule P) - 3,871
b) Others 219,095,956 216,518,457
Other Liabilities 70,708,059 83,762,334
Total 289,804,015 300,284,662
PROVISIONS
Current Tax - 2,951,555
Employee Benefits 3,252,048 2,076,208
Total 3,252,048 5,027,763
SCHEDULES TO CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETAS AT MARCH 31, 2011
I ] OTHER INCOME
SCHEDULES TO CONSOLIDATED PROFIT & LOSS ACOUNTFOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2011
Year endedMarch 31,2011
Year endedMarch 31,2010
Particulars
Interest on Deposit 493,014 778,578
(Tax Deducted at source Rs. 39,685/- (Previous year Rs. 75,670/-)
Exchange Fluctuation - Gain 733,483 614,992
Other receipts 7,464,660 11,816,395
Total 8,691,157 13,209,965
(In Rs.)
Computer Hire Charges & Consumables 173,872 355,309
Books, Course material & Others 16,411,723 22,541,277
Obsolete Courseware written off - 3,989,619
Royalty 668,685 2,565,272
Outsourcing and Consultants 11,027,172 24,598,745
Total 28,281,452 54,050,222
J ] DIRECT EXPENSES
Debit Balance in Profit & Loss Account 905,181,174 819,530,939
Less: General Reserve 8,659,552 8,659,552
Total 896,521,622 810,871,387
H ] PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT
Salaries, Wages & Bonus 277,994,727 332,236,581
Contribution to Provident and other funds 11,451,985 11,211,762
Staff Welfare 2,960,896 2,604,296
Staff Recruitment and Training 330,364 208,372
Total 292,737,972 346,261,011
K ] PERSONNEL EXPENSES
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SCHEDULES TO CONSOLIDATED PROFIT & LOSS ACOUNTFOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2011
L ] OTHER EXPENSES (In Rs.)
Rents 33,947,676 43,752,754
Power and fuel 6,677,348 6,964,167
Rates and Taxes 209,229 165,044
Insurance 3,371,741 1,986,482
Repairs & Maintenance
Office 6,212,419 7,026,737
Vehicles 795,292 824,040
Others 1,463,121 2,059,633
Lease & Hire Charges - 2,045
Travel and Conveyance 7,897,111 6,518,175
Communication Expenses 5,549,609 7,334,150
Advertising and Business Promotion 12,815,863 12,222,880
Printing and Stationery 1,576,211 1,896,579
Consultancy Charges 7,952,295 12,884,137
Directors Remuneration 7,761,469 2,719,982
Directors Sitting Fees 175,000 300,000
Commission 529,200 275,750
General Expenses 9,181,456 8,307,132
Loss on Sale of assets 719,919 1,486,615
Prior Period Expenses 20,288,766 -
Claim from Customers 417,454 1,396,326
Auditors Remuneration 579,352 752,737
Total 128,120,531 118,875,365
O ] PRIOR PERIOD / EXCEPTIONAL ITEMS
Rent&Maintenance - 957,353
Service Tax - 3,977,911
Total - 4,935,264
Year endedMarch 31,2011
Year endedMarch 31,2010
Particulars
M] FINANCIAL EXPENSES
Interest
Fixed Loans 295,170 784,961
Others 4,333,957 9,150,532
Finance Charges 762,186 958,535
Total 5,391,313 10,894,028
N] PROVISIONS
Provision for Doubtful Debts 3,617,538 70,086,269
Provision for Doubtful Advances 337,124 -
Provision for Diminution in value of Investments 12,098,983 74,085,000
Total 16,053,645 144,171,269
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P] SCHEDULE FORMING PART OF THE CONSOLIDATED ACCOUNTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2011
I) Significant Accounting Policies
1. Basis of Preparation
The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles applicable accounting standards.
Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements requires the management of the Company to make estimates and assumptions
that affect the reported balances of assets and liabilities and disclosures relating to the contingent liabilities as at the
date of financial statements and reported amounts of income and expenses during the year. Example of such estimates
include provision for doubtful debts, employee benefits, provision for income taxes, accounting for contract costs
expected to be incurred to complete software development and the useful lives of fixed assets.
2. Basis of Consolidation
The financial statements of the subsidiary companies used in the consolidation are drawn up to the same reporting
date as of the company.
The financial statements of the company and its subsidiary companies have been combined on a line-by-line basis by
adding together like items of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Inter-company balances and transactions and
unrealized profits or losses have been fully eliminated.
3. Fixed Assets
Fixed Assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Cost of acquisition includes freight, duties and installation expenses
net of taxes and duties eligible for credit.
Capital Work-in-Progress
Advances paid for acquisition of fixed assets and cost of assets (net of taxes and duties eligible for credit) not put to use
before the year-end are disclosed under Capital Work-in-Progress.
Assets are capitalised when they are ready for use / put to use.
4. Intangible Assets
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) is stated at cost less amortization. All costs incurred for development are carried
forward till development is complete.
The Intangible assets are tested for impairment for both value and availability for use at the end of year and impairment
loss is provided and deducted from the carrying amounts.
5. Investments
Long-term investments are stated at cost. Diminution is provided for decline in the carrying cost of long-term investments,
if the decline is other than temporary.
6. Inventories
Stock of Courseware is valued on FIFO basis at lower of cost and net realizable value.
7. Revenue and Expenditure recognition
Revenue is recognized and expenditure is accounted for on their accrual, where there is no uncertainty as to
measurement or collectibles other than the following
P] NOTES TO ACCOUNTS
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Nature of Revenue
a) Software and Services
Fixed Price, Fixed time frame contracts
Time and materials contracts
Annual Support Services
Trading of Software Licenses
b) Training and Education Services
i) Corporate
ii) Others
c) e-Governance
i. e-Sampark and Jan Sampark Projects
d) Others
i) Interest, Rental
ii) Commission
iii) Notice Pay
Basis of Recognition
Percentage of completion
As per terms of contract, when related services are
rendered and passing of title
Proportionately over the period in which services are
rendered.
Upon Delivery and passing of title
As per the contract terms with the customers
On services rendered and payment received
On services rendered
On accrual basis
On accrual subject to confirmation
On realisation
8. Employee Benefits
Indian Operations
Short term employee benefits are charged at the undiscounted amount to Profit and Loss Account in the year in which
the related service is rendered.
Defined contributions towards retirement benefits in the form of Provident Fund and Employees State Insurance
Scheme for the year are charged to Profit and Loss Account.
Defined benefit plan – Gratuity and Long term compensated absence
Liability in respect of defined benefit plan in the form of gratuity is determined based on actuarial valuation made by
an independent actuary using Projected Unit Credit Method as at the balance sheet date and are unfunded. Liabilities
for long term compensated absences are recognised in the same manner.
Singapore Operations
Contributions to Defined contributions retirement benefit plans are recorded as expense as they fall due.
9. Foreign Currency Transactions
Transactions in foreign exchange are accounted at the rates prevailing on the dates of Transactions.
Foreign Currency liabilities/Assets at the close of the year are restated, adopting the year end rates. The resultant
difference, if any, is recognized as income or expense in Profit and Loss Account.
Exchange difference, arising on forward contracts, is recognized in the statement of Profit and Loss in the reporting
period in which the exchange rates change.
Premium or discounts arising on forward contract are amortized as expense or income over the life of the contract.
Any Profit or Loss arising on cancellation or renewal of a forward exchange contract is recognized as income or as
expense for the period.
SCHEDULE FORMING PART OF THE CONSOLIDATED ACCOUNTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2011
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Depreciation on additions / deductions in respect of fixed assets are charged pro-rata from / up to the date in which the
asset is available for use / disposal
Plant & Machinery costing less than Rs.5,000/- are capitalised and 100% depreciation is provided in the year of
addition.
11. Segment Reporting
The Company has identified business segments as primary reporting segments and geographical segments as its
secondary segment.
The Company has identified three business segments:-
a) Software Development & Services
b) Education & Training
c) e-Governance.
Revenue and expenses have been identified to respective segments on the basis of operating activities of the enterprise.
Revenue and expenses which relate to the enterprise as a whole and are not allocable to a segment on a reasonable
basis has been disclosed as un-allocable revenue and expenses.
The are no inter-segmental transfers.
Segment assets and liabilities represent assets and liabilities in respective segments. Other assets and liabilities that
cannot be allocated to a segment on a reasonable basis have been disclosed as un-allocable assets and liabilities.
SCHEDULE FORMING PART OF THE CONSOLIDATED ACCOUNTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2011
a) Assets acquired for e-Governance Projects
i) Chandigarh
ii) Madhya Pradesh
b) Software
i) Acquired prior to 01.01.2005
ii) Acquired after 01.01.2005
c) Assets at Leased Premises
d) Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
e) Assets held by Subsidiaries
i) Singapore
ii) United States of America
iii) Australia
Agreement Period of 5 years
Schedule XIV rates
Schedule XIV rates
5 years
Schedule XIV rates, since Leases are generally
renewed.WDV of the asset is written off in the year in
which lease is not renewed / cancelled.
The estimated useful life is 3 years and is amortized in
3 years in equal installments from the year of use.
Straight-line Method over estimated useful lives.
Furniture & Fittings : 5 years
Office Equipment : 3 to 5 years
Renovation : 3 years
Straight-line Method over estimated useful lives
Diminishing value method over estimated useful lives.
10. Depreciation/ Amortization
Depreciation is provided on Straight Line method at the rates specified in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956
other than the following for which depreciation/ amortization is on straight line basis as under
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Geographical segments have been identified by treating sales in India and Rest of the world as reportable geographical
segments
12. Lease
Finance Leases are accounted in accordance with AS 19
13. Taxes on Income
Current tax is the amount of tax payable on the taxable income for the year as determined in accordance with the
provisions of Income Tax Act 1961. Deferred tax is recognised, on timing differences, being the difference between
taxable income and accounting income that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more
subsequent periods. Deferred tax assets in respect of unabsorbed depreciation and carry forward of losses are
recognised if there is virtual certainty that there will be sufficient future taxable income available to realise such losses.
14. Impairment of Assets
Impairment loss, if any, is provided to the extent, the carrying amount of assets exceeds their recoverable amount.
Impairment loss is aggregated with depreciation
15. Provisions
A provision is recognised when there is a present obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of
resources will be required to settle the obligation and in respect of which reliable estimate can be made. Provision is
not discounted to its present value and is determined based on the best estimate required to settle the obligation at the
year-end date. These are reviewed at each year-end date and adjusted to reflect the best current estimate.
Contingent Liabilities are disclosed by way of notes in the Financial Statements.
Contingent Assets are neither recognised nor disclosed.
SCHEDULE FORMING PART OF THE CONSOLIDATED ACCOUNTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2011
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II) Notes on Accounts
1. Share Capital and Share Warrants
During the Financial year 2009-10 the Company issued 1,05,25,000 equity shares of Rs. 10/- each on Preferential
basis at a premium of Rs. 0.50 Ps per share as per SEBI guidelines. The Company has also allotted 48,25,000 share
warrants at a price of Rs 10.50 per warrants on Preferential basis as per SEBI Guidelines. These warrants are convertible
at the option of the holders at any time before the expiry of 18 months from its allotment in to fully paid up equity
shares of Rs 10/-each at a premium of Rs 0.50 per share any time between November 2009 to May 2011 against
which Rs 3 per warrant of the value has been received as at 31st March 2011.
2. Capital Reserve
Represents balance brought forward relating to amounts forfeited on non subscription of 5 20 000 Share Warrants
on due dates.
3. ESOP Scheme
Indian Operations
The shareholders have approved in November 2005, scheme titled “SQL ESOP 2005”, which provides for an option
to issue equity shares not exceeding 8,01,000 shares constituting 5% of the paid up capital of the Company to
permanent employees of the company subject to such conditions the Board may determine. Under this plan,
Company granted 7,50,000 Employee Stock Options to 37 Employees pursuant to the resolution passed at the extra-
ordinary general meeting of the Company held on 30th November 2005. Out of the options granted, 725,000
(700,000) options were lapsed due to resignation of the employees and 25,000 (50,000) options are in force as on
31.03.2011.
SQL ESOP Trust holds 159980 (159980) equity shares as on 31.03.2011 that were allotted under the ESOP Plan in
December 1998 for and on behalf of the eligible employees and will be offered to the Employees as per the terms and
conditions of the ESOP Scheme-2005. The total options available for grant is 776,000 (751,000) as on 31.03.2011.
4. Working Capital Loans are secured by a first charge on current assets and movable fixed assets of the borrower
(except assets on Hire Purchase, both present and future), and further secured by
a) Fixed Deposit with Bank
b) 33,50,000 Equity Shares in the company held by Super Star Exports Pvt Ltd (Promoter)
c) 10,00,000 Equity Shares held by Satyamitra Stock Consultants Pvt Ltd.
d) Guaranteed by Super Star Exports Pvt Ltd , Satyamitra Stock Consultants Pvt Ltd. and by a Director of the
Company.
5. The Company has sent letters of Confirmation during the year to Debtors, Creditors and Loans and Advances;
however the company received the confirmation only in a few cases.
6. Madhya Pradesh State Agricultural Marketing Board (MANDI BOARD) has resorted to unlawful and unilaterally
terminated the Service contract by their letter dated 17th February 2010 on the purported reason of Deficiency /
Under performance, besides
a) refusing to settle the dues for services from April 2008 to termination date amounting to Rs 28.77 Crores (out
of which Rs 20.22 Crores pertains to billing raised on behalf of Outsourcing partner)
b) refusing to give required documents for billing from April 2009 to January 2010
c) invoking performance bank guarantee of Rs 5 Lakhs and
d) Confiscating the assets of the company located in the Mandis.
SCHEDULE FORMING PART OF THE CONSOLIDATED ACCOUNTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2011
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7. Sundry Debtors include
(In Rs. Lacs)9. Movement for Provision for Doubtful debtors, advances and diminution in Investments
Loans and Advances
Balance as on 01.04.2010 752.47 7.57
Add: Provision for the year 36.17 3.37
Less:
Realization against Doubtful debts/ Restatement of Carrying amount - -
Balance as on 31.03.2011 788.64 10.94
Sundry Debtors
Year ended
31.03.2011
Year ended
31.03.2010
a) Unbilled Revenue
(out of which Rs.24.00 Lacs (Rs.573.80 Lacs) have since been billed 24.00 580.83
Amount Receivable fromSl.No
(In Rs. Lacs)
8. Investment in subsidiaries
During the year the company has invested the following sums in the Equity shares of the wholly owned subsidiaries
Year ended
31.03.2011
Year ended
31.03.2010
a) SQL Star International Inc., USA
No of Equity Shares applied and allotted
i) Equity shares of 1 cent each 46,00,000 22,000,000
ii) Amount in US $ 46,000 2,20,000
iii) Amount Rs. in lacs 20.97 100.33
b) International SQL Star Pte Ltd, Singapore
No of Equity Shares applied and allotted
i) Equity shares of S$ 1 each 20,000 -
ii) Amount in S $ 20,000 -
iii) Amount Rs. in lacs 6.56 -
ParticularsSl.No
Particulars
10. Leases
Foreign Operations
Singapore (In Rs. Lacs)
Year ended
31.03.2011
Year ended
31.03.2010
Due within one year 36.93 37.65
Due later than one year and not later than five years 2.88 27.89
Due later than five years - -
Minimum Lease Payments
The matter was referred for Arbitration proceedings. When the arbitration proceedings were in progress, the Mandi
Board withdrew the arbitrator and the new arbitrator is yet to be appointed by the Mandi Board. In the meanwhile,
the company has filed a petition before the Honourable High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur Bench seeking to
appoint an arbitrator to complete the proceedings.
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11. Fixed Deposits with Banks includes
United States of America (In Rs. Lacs)
Year ended
31.03.2011
Year ended
31.03.2010
Due within one year 18.20 16.80
Due later than one year and not later than five years 18.20 38.23
Due later than five years - -
Minimum Lease Payments
(In Rs. Lacs)
Year ended
31.03.2011
Year ended
31.03.2010
Deposits held in the Joint names of the Company and Central
Excise department 1.69 1.57
Pledged for Bank Guarantees issued 65.05 59.95
Margin Deposit towards Overdraft Facility 6.44 6.43
Particulars
Year ended
31.03.2011
Year ended
31.03.2010
a) Amount due and outstanding to suppliers as at the end of accounting year - 0.04
b) Interest paid during the year - -
c) Interest payable at the end of the accounting year, and 0.000174 0.00064
d) Interest accrued and unpaid at the end of the accounting year, 0.000174 0.00064
Particulars
(In Rs. Lacs)
12. The management has initiated the process of identify enterprises which have provided goods and services to the
Company and which qualify under the definition of micro and small enterprises, as defined under Macro, Small and
Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006. Accordingly, the disclosure in respect of the amounts payable to such
enterprises as at March 31, 2009 has been made in the financials statements based on the information received and
available with the Company. The Company has not received any claim for interest from any supplier under the said
Act.
13. Intangibles in Progress
Particulars
During the Year
31.03.201101.04.2010 Cost
Incurred #
Impairment
loss
(In Rs. Lacs)
a. Web Based Learning Portal 250.00 0.00 85.00 165.00
Total 250.00 0.00 85.00 165.00
Previous Year 494.34 16.50 260.84 250.00
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The realization of the future income tax benefits from both tax losses carried forward and temporary differences are
available for an unlimited future period subject to compliance with certain provisions in the Singapore Income Tax
Act and agreement by the Comptroller of Income Tax. Where provision for deferred tax arising from timing differences
has been offset against the above tax losses carried forward, such provision for deferred tax will be required to be set
up when the tax losses are utilized in the future.
SCHEDULE FORMING PART OF THE CONSOLIDATED ACCOUNTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2011
15. Taxation
Indian Operations
Deferred Tax comprises of (In Rs. Lacs)
Year ended
31.03.2011
Year ended
31.03.2010
Deferred Tax Assets on account of
a) Carry forward Losses - -
b) Disallowances under section 43B - -
Deferred Tax Liabilities on account of
a) Difference between WDV of Assets as per Books and Income Tax 127.00 172.05
Net Deferred Tax Liability 127.00 172.05
Particulars
(In Rs. Lacs)14. Auditors Remuneration includes
Year ended
31.03.2011
Year ended
31.03.2010Particulars
Singapore Operations
The Company has tax losses carried forward and temporary differences from capital allowances available for offsetting
future taxable income as follows. (In Rs. Lacs)
Year ended
31.03.2011
Year ended
31.03.2010
Tax losses carried forward
Amount at beginning of year 75.77 58.49
Amount in current year - (5.15)
Amount utilized in current year 16.80
58.97 53.34
Deferred tax benefit on above unrecorded 10.02 9.07
Temporary differences from capital allowances
Amount at beginning of year 12.08 6.08
Amount in current year 15.69 7.31
Amount utilized in current year 27.77 (13.39)
Particulars
Statutory Audit 2.50 2.50
Tax Audit 0.30 0.64
Tax Representation 0.87 1.29
Certification 0.59 0.95
Reimbursement of expenses to Statutory Auditors 1.53 2.15
Total 5.79 7.53
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Estimates of future salary increases, considered in actuarial valuation, take account of inflation, seniority, promotion and other
relevant factors, such as supply and demand in the employment market.
Long TermCompensated AbsenceGRATUITY
PRINCIPAL ACTUARIAL ASSUMPTIONS
2010-11 2009-10 2009-10 2008-092008-09 2010-11[Expressed as weighted avarages]
Mortality Table LIC (1994 -96)
Discount Rate 8% 8% 8% 8% 8% 8%
Salary escalation rate 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10%
Attrition rate 15% 15% 15% 15% 15% 15%
Expected rate of return on Plan Assets 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
ENTERPRISE’S BEST ESTIMATE OF CONTRIBU-
TION DURING NEXT YEAR (Rs. Lacs) 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 10.00 10.00
16. Employee Benefits
Indian Operations (In Rs. Lacs)
UNFUNDED
Long TermCompensated Absence
CHANGES IN THE PRESENT VALUE OF THE
OBLIGATION (PVO) - RECONCILIATION OF
OPENING AND CLOSING BALANCES:
PVO as at the beginning of the period 12.79 12.34 10.65 7.98 7.96 19.47
Interest Cost 1.02 0.99 0.85 0.63 0.64 1.56
Current service cost 4.39 0.95 0.50 0.22 0.24 0.92
Benefits paid (3.77) (1.59) (8.19) - - -
Actuarial loss/(gain) on obligation (balancing figure) 9.38 0.10 8.53 (0.12) (0.86) (14.00)
PVO as at the end of the period 23.81 12.79 12.34 8.71 7.98 7.95
EXPENSES RECOGNISED IN THE STATEMENT OF
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
Current service cost 4.39 0.95 0.85 0.22 0.24 0.92
Interest Cost 1.02 0.99 0.50 0.64 0.64 1.56
Net actuarial (gain)/loss recognised in the year 9.38 0.11 8.53 (0.12) (0.86) (14.00)
Expenses recognized in the statement of profit and
loss account 14.79 2.05 9.88 0.74 0.02 (11.52)
MOVEMENTS IN THE LIABILITY RECOGNIZED
IN THE BALANCE SHEET
Opening net liability 12.79 12.34 10.65 7.98 7.96 19.47
Expense as above 14.79 2.04 9.88 0.74 0.02 (11.52)
Transitional gain reversed to General Reserve - - - - - -
Contribution paid 3.77 (1.59) (8.19) - - -
Closing net liability recognized in Balance Sheet 23.81 12.79 12.34 8.72 7.98 7.95
Type of Plan
GRATUITY
Period of Disclosure 2010-11 2009-10 2009-10 2008-092008-09 2010-11
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18. Foreign Currency Exposures
The Company has foreign currency exposures arising out of services rendered/ received. The receivables and payables
are not hedged. Foreign currency exposure is given below:
Currency 31.03.11 31.03.10 Under Lying Risk Coverage
USD 0.07 0 USD / INR
SGD 2.69 4.29 SGD/ INR
(In Rs. Lacs)
19. Related Party Disclosures
(a) List of Related Parties where control exists:
Name of the Related Parties a) Wholly owned Subsidiaries
SQL Star International Inc., USA
International SQL Star Pte Ltd., Singapore
b) Wholly owned subsidiary of US Subsidiary
SQL Star International Pty Ltd., Australia
c) Others
Super Star Exports Private Limited
Systematix Capital Services Private Limited
Systematix Fincorp (India) Limited
Systematix Shares & Stock (I) Limited
Systematix Commodities Services Private Limited
Systematix Corporate Services Limited
Ceepeek Real Estate Limited
Rangsharda Properties Private Limited
Shubhamangalam Real Estate Limited
Snehavardhini Real Estate Limited
Tek Point Properties Private Limited
Funsign Real Estate Limited
Shivshakthi Real Estate Limited
Riteplaza Trading Company Private Limited
Magicline Trading Company Private Limited
Topcity Trading Company Private Limited
Goldflag Exports Private Limited
Goldlife Trading Company Private Limited
Thirdwave Mercantile Company Private Limited
Nikunj Mercantile Private Limited
Systematix Finvest Limited
Technosoft Consulting Resources Pvt Ltd
17. Computation of net profit in accordance with section 198 and 309 of the Companies Act, 1956 (In Rs. Lacs)
Profit before tax from ordinary activities (896.01) (2,109.45)
Add :
Directors Remuneration 77.61 27.19
Directors Sitting Fees 1.75 3.00
Provisions 160.53 1,441.71
Net Profit (656.12) (637.55)
No Commission Payable as per terms of appointment
Year ended
31.03.2011
Year ended
31.03.2010Particulars
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b) Transaction with Related parties
a) SQL Star International Inc., USA
Receivable 3.34 (14.21)
Reimbursement of Expenses (net) 3.34 2.08
Services Rendered by SQL India - 62.07
Service Rendered by SQL US - 16.83
b) International SQL Star Pte Ltd, Singapore
Receivable 91.95 137.71
Service Rendered by SQL India 4.23 5.77
Reimbursement of Expenses 1.03 0.98
Service Rendered by SQL Singapore 3.52 -
c) Super Star Exports Private Limited
Inter corporate Loans - -
Outstanding as at the end of the year 5.43 5.43
Shares Allotted (300,000 Equity shares) - 31.50
Guarantee given to Banks for borrowing 99.45 77.64
No. of Equity Shares held 37,52,275 37,52,275
% of Shares Held 11.61% 11.61%
d) Kanishkdeep Stock Consultants Pvt Ltd
Shares Allotted (3,200,000 Equity Shares) - 336.00
No. of Equity Shares held 32,00,000 32,00,000
% of Shares Held 9.90% 9.90%
e) Thirdwave Mercantile Co. Private Limited
Inter corporate Loans 217.00 217.00
Outstanding as at the end of the year 217.00 217.00
No. of Equity Shares held - -
% of Shares Held - -
f) Sunil Gupta
Shares Allotted (33,25,000 Equity shares) - 349.13
Warrant Allotted (33,25,000 Warrants) - 99.75
Loan given to SQL Star 100.00 -
Outstanding as at the end of the year 12.62 -
Interest Paid 2.62 -
No. of Equity Shares held 33,25,000 33,25,000
% of Shares Held 10.29% 10.29%
g) Techno soft Consulting Resources Pvt Ltd
Loan given to SQL Star 75.00 -
Outstanding as at the end of the year 75.21 -
Interest 0.21 -
h) C P Khandelwal
Guarantee given for bank borrowings 99.45 77.64
No. of Equity Shares held - -
% of Shares Held - -
(In Rs. Lacs)
Year ended
31.03.2011
Year ended
31.03.2010Description of Transactions
i) No amount has been written off or written back during the year in respect of debts due from or to related
parties
ii) Key Management Personnel : Mr. Sunil Gupta, Co-Chairman and Managing Director
Remuneration vide Note 19 (5)
i) Transaction with related parties other than stated above
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20. Contingent Liabilities (In Rs. Lacs)
Year ended
31.03.2011Year ended
31.03.2010
S.No. Dscription of Contingent Liability
Estimated AmountIndication of
UncertaintyPossible Recovery
if Liability Arises
a)
b)
c)
d)
Guarantees issued by the banks on
behalf of the Company
Tax Demands Contested in Appeals :
i) Service Tax*
ii) Income Tax
iii) Central Sales Tax
Other Claims against the Company
not acknowledged as Debts.
Export obligation on account of
Imports.
65.05
1917.52
157.49
21.65
228.38
8.14
59.95
1383.94
82.39
21.65
220.40
62.05
Performance or
Non-performance of
various parties
All are disputed
before concerned
authorities. The
company is advised
that the cases are
likely to be disposed
off in favour of the
Company.
-do-
-
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
-
-
* includes penalty & Interest of Rs.1142.95 lacs.
SCHEDULE FORMING PART OF THE CONSOLIDATED ACCOUNTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2011
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21. Other Notes (In Rs. Lacs)
1 Estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed on capital
and not provided - -
2 CIF Value of Imports
Capital Goods - -
3 Expenditure in foreign currency (on cash basis)
Expenditure on foreign staff 3.52 16.83
Foreign Travel 4.20 1.24
4 Earnings in foreign exchange
Sale of software and services 0.34 0.54
Education & Training 3.39 Nil
5 Directors Remuneration
a) Mr. N R Ganti
Salaries - 20.00
Benefits - 0.28
b) Mr. Sunil Gupta (*)
Salaries 69.61 6.37
Benefits 8.00 0.55
Total expensed to Profit & Loss Account 77.61 27.20
Total Director’s Remuneration 77.61 27.20
6 Number of Equity shares used in computing Earnings per share
Basic 32,325,000 25,399,452
Diluted 37,951,000 27,852,849
Year ended
31.03.2011
Year ended
31.03.2010Particulars
Chairman and Managing Director (Resigned on 30.11.2009)
Co-Chairman and Managing Director (Appointed on 26.02.2010)
(*) includes Rs. 38.82 Lacs being remuneration paid to Mr. Sunil Gupta, Co-Chairman & Managing Director, for the
period 28th September 2010 to 31st March 2011 which is subject to the approval of the Central Government.
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SCHEDULE FORMING PART OF THE CONSOLIDATED ACCOUNTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2011
(In Rs. Lacs)22. Segment Results
Year ended
31.03.2011
Year ended
31.03.2010
A. Primary Segment (By Business Segment)
1 Segment Revenue
a. Software Devl. & Services 2,581.75 3,428.28
b. Education & Training 1,232.93 1,151.50
c. E-Governance 124.00 801.23
Total 3,938.68 5,381.01
Less Inter segment sales - -
Net Sales 3,938.68 5,381.01
2 Segment Results
Profit / (Loss) before Tax and Interest from each segment
a. Software Devl. & Services (379.01) (22.48)
b. Education & Training 100.78 (0.51)
c. E-Governance 4.29 (120.20)
Total (273.94) (143.19)
Less :
i) Interest 53.91 108.94
ii) Other un-allocable expenses 655.07 1,940.06
iii) Un-allocable income (86.91) (132.10)
iv) Extra Ordinary Items - 49.35
Total Profit Before Tax (896.01) 2,109.44
3 Capital Employed
a. Software Devl. & Services 235.35 644.62
b. Education & Training 377.21 541.09
c. E-Governance 1,242.00 1,182.30
d. Un-allocated (69.11) (223.29)
Total Capital Employed (1,785.45) 2,144.72
B) Secondary Segment (By Geographical Segment)
Segment Revenue
Geographical Location
- India 1,773.93 2,477.76
- Rest of the World 2,164.75 2,903.25
Particulars
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CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENTFOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2011 (In Rs. Lacs)
Year ended31-03-2011
Year ended31-03-2010
Particulars
A Cash flow from Operating Activities
Profit before tax and exceptional items (896.01) (2,060.09)
Adjustments for :
Depreciation 215.75 830.68
Interest 53.91 108.94
Interest Received (4.93) (7.79)
Exchange Fluctuation Difference 7.33 6.15
(Profit)/ Loss on sale of Assets / Assets Discarded 7.20 14.87
264.60 952.85
Operating Profit before working capital changes (631.41) (1,107.24)
Adjustments for :
Working Capital Loan
Trade and Other Receivables / Increase in
other Current Assets 187.41 401.30
Inventories 4.39 116.08
Trade and Other Payables (122.56) (67.90)
69.23 449.48
Cash Generated from Operations (562.18) (657.77)
Finance Charges (7.62) (9.59)
Exchange Fluctuation Difference (7.33) (6.15)
Direct Taxes Paid net of refund 189.94 40.93
189.65 25.19
Cash Generated from Operations before
exceptional items (372.53) (632.58)
Adjustments for exceptional items
Prior Period Adjustments/Transalation Difference 75.39 (1,089.35)
Provision for Doubtful debts 36.18 700.86
Provision for Dimunition in investments 120.99 740.85
Provision for Doubtful Advances 3.37 -
235.93 352.36
Net Cash from Operating Activities (A) (136.60) (280.21)
B Cash from Investing Activities
Purchase/ Acquisition of Fixed Assets (84.62) (48.79)
Fixed Assets Transition Differnce - (146.73)
Sale of Fixed Assets 3.77 9.81
Net cash used in investing activities (B) (80.85) (185.71)
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CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENTFOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2011
Note:
1. Figures in brackets represents outflows
2. Previous year figures have been regrouped/restated wherever necessary
(In Rs. Lacs)
vide our report of even date
For Maharaj N R Suresh & Co.,
FRN No.: 001931S
Chartered Accountants
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors.,
N. R. Suresh
Partner
M.No. 21661
Place : Mumbai
Dated : 2nd September, 2011
Year endedMarch 31,2011
Year endedMarch 31,2010
Particulars
C Cash from financing activities
Proceeds from Issue of Share Capital / Share warrants - 1,249.88
Proceeds from Borrowings (net) 311.30 (597.97)
Working Capital Loan (24.24) (35.98)
Interest received 4.93 7.79
Interest Paid on Borrowings (46.29) (99.35)
Net cash used in financing activities (C) 245.70 524.36
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
(A+B+C) 28.25 58.43
Cash and Cash equivalents at the beginning 223.97 165.54
Cash and Cash equivalents at the end 252.22 223.97
K.V. Sai Prasad
General Manager Finance & Accounts
Mahesh Solanki
Additional Director
Sunil Gupta
Co-Chairman & Managing Director
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