daulat securities ltd Management discussions

Be it stock broking, mutual fund distribution or depository services, all the activities that your company is engaged in have huge growth opportunities due to existing low penetration levels, but are facing tremendous competitive pressures and increasing regulatory compliances. With the increasing role of technology, there is a paradigm shift in the running of these businesses. Your company is gearing up well to face all such developments by ramping up its infrastructure and technological, financial and human resources. Most business activities of the company are regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).

Opportunities &Threats

Your companys philosophy of providing professional, value- added, comprehensive and integrated broking, depository services and mutual fund to a cross- segment of society across the Eastern Region is fast becoming a positive differentiating factor vis- a-vis erstwhile competition. These could be treated as great opportunities for the company.

Business Review/ Segment wise Performance

In spite of such competitive pressures, your company has done satisfactorily well to remain above break even levels in spite of huge slowdown in income due to its focus on costs and diversified activities within the board core business of the company it does not have any segments/divisions.

Managements of Risks

The T +2 Settlement System in the Indian Capital Market induces safety and your company also has strict margin norms and other risk management policies. A comprehensive risk evaluation methodology and processes for early identification and mitigation of all kinds of risks begin in place, except for unforeseen circumstances and marginal exposure to financial risk in the retail capital markets division, your company is quite a risk-free business entity. Internal Control Systems & their adequacy

The scope of work for internal Auditors addresses issues related to internal control systems, particularly those related to regulatory compliance. Pre- audit and post audit checks and reviews ensure that audit observations are acted upon. The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors reviews the Internal Audit Reports and the adequacy of internal controls.

Financial Performance

A snapshot of financial performance is furnished in the Directors Report.

Future Outlook

The company is looking at growth opportunities, while consolidation its current business in line with the challenging business environment. Outlook is that of cautious optimism.

Human Resource Management

Employees are vital to Daulat Securities Ltd. and we are committed to our mission of making Daulat Securities Ltd. a preferred place to work and a career growth oriented, professional environment where teamwork and meritocracy prevails.