To
The Shareholders
IntraSoft Technologies Limited
We are pleased to present the Twenty Sixth Annual Report of IntraSoft Technologies Limited ("the Company") together with the Audited Financial Statements of the Company for the financial year ended 31 March, 2021.
Financial Statements & Results
a. Financial Results:
The consolidated and standalone performance during the financial year ended 31 March 2021 as compared to the previous financial year is summarized below:
Consolidated Financials
Amount (Rs. in Lacs) |
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Particulars | 2020-21 | 2019-20 |
Total Income | 61948.54 | 59552.96 |
Profit before Interest and Depreciation | 1474.74 | 1176.53 |
Less: Finance Cost | 325.14 | 553.87 |
Less: Depreciation | 281.65 | 409.43 |
Profit before Tax and Exceptional Income | 867.95 | 213.23 |
Profit before Tax | 867.95 | 213.23 |
Less : Provision for Income Tax | 33.68 | 2.36 |
Profit after Tax | 834.27 | 210.87 |
On Standalone basis, Total Income of the Company recorded at H 1301.08 Lacs in FY 2020-21 against H 1194.82 Lacs in FY 2019-20. EBITDA is recorded at H 400.22 Lacs in FY 2020-21 against H 256.15 Lacs in FY 2019-20. Profit before Tax for the financial year under review is recorded at H 302.11 Lacs against Rs.138.38 Lacs in FY 2019-20. The net profit for the financial year under review is H 323.92 Lacs as compared to H 118.88 Lacs in the previous financial year.
b. Business
During the year under review, the Company and its subsidiaries reported an Operating Cash Flow of H 3435.87 Lacs, as compared to H (1279.21) Lacs in the previous financial year. Consolidated Total Income was H 61948.54 Lacs, as compared to H 59552.96 Lacs. Consolidated Net Profit stood at H 834.27 Lacs, as compared to H 210.87 in the previous financial year.
The pandemic outbreak led to the imposition of restrictions on free movement, catalyzing the shift from brick-and- mortar to the web. This is a clear indication of a change in consumer behaviour in favour of e-commerce.
IntraSoft is future-ready, on account of our focus over the last few years on building our technology-backed services for brands, to tap this expedited market opportunity.
We focused on strengthening the business to seamlessly handle rising volumes and expectations of speed, culminating in a customer-delight experience. Amid supply- chain bottlenecks, the Company responded efficiently, and stood out as a credible provider of marketplace selling services to our brand-partners.
The cash flow performance this year is an outcome of our strategic focus over the last few years, a significant part of which was to align our brand portfolio to our operational benchmarks.
There was no change in the nature of the business of the Company, during the year under review.
Covid 19 update
With the outbreak of the pandemic last year, IntraSoft was quick to respond. With our technologies deployed, we were successful in supporting our brand-partners at a time when they needed us more than ever. Despite other supply-chain bottlenecks they may have faced, we continued to drive their marketplace business. This has cemented the crucial role we play, and strengthened our long-term relationship with them.
COVID-19 has catapulted us years ahead into the online ecosystem, giving the e-commerce industry an acceleration in terms of the online shift of consumers.
The performance of the Home & Garden category (a key portion of our overall brand portfolio) only makes us more confident about the future of our business.
In line with various advisories, directives and orders issued, from time to time, by Local authorities, Municipal Corporations, State Governments and the Central Government of India, as well as the local authorities and the Government of the United States, our employee base has adapted seamlessly to processes and protocols for the remote mode of work. With a focus on safety and wellbeing, our teams will continue to work remotely for the foreseeable future, and are well equipped to do so using our cloud-based systems.
Acknowledging the importance of vaccination in thwarting the further spread of the virus, we have and continue to encourage our employees and their family members to get vaccinated.
We believe that we have taken into account all possible impacts of known events arising from the global pandemic caused by COVID-19. However, the impact assessment of this pandemic is a continuous process given the uncertainties associated with it. We will continue to monitor any material changes to future economic conditions.
We continue with an unwavering commitment towards all our stakeholders, and look ahead with cautious optimism.
c. Performance of Subsidiaries, Associates and Joint Venture Companies
The Company has, as on 31 March 2021, three wholly owned subsidiaries and two step down subsidiaries, viz. 123 Greetings.com, Inc. (USA), IntraSoft Ventures Pte. Ltd (Singapore) & One Two Three Greetings (India) Private Limited (India) wholly owned subsidiaries, 123Stores, Inc. (USA), wholly owned subsidiary of IntraSoft Ventures Pte. Ltd (Singapore) and 123Stores E Commerce Private Limited (India), wholly owned subsidiary of 123Stores, Inc. The entire group focuses on the E-Commerce business by consolidating all operations related to E-Commerce and online greeting activities to achieve financial and operational efficiencies.
Apart from the information provided in the foregoing paragraph, there was no Companies which have become or ceased to be subsidiaries, associates and joint venture company during the financial year under review.
In accordance with Section 129 of the Companies Act, 2013, consolidated financial statements of the Company along with its subsidiaries have been prepared which forms part of this Annual Report. Further, the performance and financial position of each of the subsidiaries for the year ended 31 March 2021 is attached and marked as Annexure I (Form AOC-1) and forms part of this Report.
Appropriations
a. Dividend
The Board of Directors of the Company has recommended a final dividend of Rs.1/- (10%) (Previous year Rs.1/- per equity share) per equity share of face value of Rs.10/- for the financial year 2020-21, which if approved would absorb Rs.147.33 Lacs (Previous year H 147.33 Lacs).
TDS will be deducted pursuant to the rates as per Income Tax Act, 1961 as amended by Finance Act, 2021 and further amendments thereto, while paying the dividend, as applicable to Resident and Non-Resident Shareholders. Please refer the notes to the Notice of the Annual General Meeting for a detailed explanation.
There was no Interim Dividend declared by the Company during the financial year.
Dividend Distribution policy is not applicable to the Company.
b. Amount and shares transferred to IEPF with details of Nodal officer
In terms of the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Second Amendment Rules, 2017 the Company has transferred 2682 shares to the designated account of the IEPF Authority during the financial year 2020-21 on which the dividend was unclaimed/ unpaid for a period of seven (7) consecutive years from the year of its declaration in financial year 2012-13. Company had already transferred 5856 shares of different shareholders to IEPF Authority up to financial year 2019-20, on whose shares the Dividend was unpaid/ unclaimed for a period of seven (7) consecutive years of the financial year 2011-12, 2010-11, 2009-10 and also of the earlier years.
Details of the Nodal Officer:
Pranvesh Tripathi
Company Secretary and Compliance Officer
Email ID- pranvesh.tripathi@itlindia.com
Phone Nos. - 022 4004-0008
During the Financial year 2020-21, Unpaid/Unclaimed Dividend of H 66,155 was transferred to IEPF Authority Account which was declared in the financial year 2012-13 and remained unpaid/unclaimed for 7 years.
c. Transfer to Reserves.
The Board of Directors has not recommended transfer of any amount of profit to reserves during the year under review. Hence, the entire amount of profit for the year under review has been carried forward to Profit and Loss account.
Financial Statements as per IND-AS.
Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2021 are in accordance with the Indian Accounting Standards (IND-AS) notified by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, which have already become applicable to the Company from the accounting period beginning on 01 April 2017.
Deposits
The Company has not accepted or renewed any amount falling within the purview of provisions of Section 73 of the Companies Act 2013 ("the Act") read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014. Hence, the requirement for furnishing of details of deposits which are not in compliance with the Chapter V of the Act is not applicable.
Disclosures under Section 134(3) (l) of the Companies Act, 2013.
Except as disclosed elsewhere in this report, no material changes and commitments which could affect the Companys financial position have occurred between the end of the financial year of the Company and the date of this report.
Disclosure of Internal Financial Controls
The Internal Financial Controls with reference to financial statements as designed and implemented by the Company are found adequate. During the year under review, no material or serious observation has been received on inefficiency or inadequacy of such controls, from the Internal Auditors of the Company.
Disclosure of Orders passed by Regulators or Courts or Tribunal
Your Directors would like to inform that no orders have been passed by any Regulator or Court or Tribunal which can have impact on the going concern status and on the Companys operations in future.
Particular of Contracts or Arrangement with Related Parties
All contracts/arrangements/transactions entered into by the Company during the financial year with its wholly owned subsidiaries were in the ordinary course of business and at an arms length basis. During the year, the Company had not entered into any contract/arrangement/ transaction with related parties which could be considered as material related party transaction in accordance with the policy of the Company on related party transactions read with SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirement) Regulations, 2015. The Policy on related party transactions as approved by the Board may be accessed on the Companys website www.itlindia.com.
Your Directors draw attention of the members to Note no. 26 of Standalone financial statements which sets out disclosures on related parties and transactions entered into with the said parties.
Particulars of Loans, Guarantees, Investments and Securities
Full particulars of loans given, investments made, guarantees given and securities provided along with the purposes for which the loans or guarantees or securities are proposed to be utilized by the recipient(s) thereof are provided in Note nos. 6, 7 and 25 of standalone financial statements.
Share Capital
During the year under review, the Company has not issued any shares with differential voting rights and sweat equity shares and hence, disclosures under Section 43(a) (ii) and Section 54(1)(d) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with relevant rules are not required to be furnished. The Company does not have a scheme of ESOP and hence disclosures pursuant to Section 67(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 are also not required to be furnished. There are no shares held by trustees for the benefit of employees and hence no disclosure under Rule 16(4) of the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014 has been furnished.
Matters Related to Directors and Key Managerial Personnel:
a. Board of Directors & Key Managerial Personnel
The shareholders of the Company approved the re-appointment of Mr. Arvind Kajaria as Managing Director and of Mr. Sharad Kajaria as Whole-time Director of the Company, in the Annual General Meeting of the Company held on 29 October 2020 for a period of 3 (Three) years with effect from 01 April 2020 with requisite majority.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Sharad Kajaria, Wholetime Director of the Company is liable to retire by rotation in the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible has offered himself for re-appointment.
The necessary details of Mr. Sharad Kajaria seeking re-appointment at the ensuing Annual General Meeting as required under Regulation 36 of SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015 is disclosed in the Notice convening the Annual General Meeting.
b. Declaration by Independent Directors
The Independent Directors of the Company have given a declaration confirming that they continue to meet with the criteria of the independence as provided
in sub-section (6) of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 as further amended by the Companies Amendment Act, 2017 and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and they have also confirmed that they are independent of the Management.
The Independent Directors also confirmed that they are not aware of any circumstances or situation, which exist or may be reasonably anticipated, that could impair or impact their ability to discharge their duties with an objective independent judgment and without any external influence.
In the opinion of the Board, each of the Independent Director possess requisite integrity, expertize, and experience for acting as an Independent Director of the Company.
The Independent Directors have confirmed that they have registered their details in terms of Sub-rule (1) and (2) of Rule 6 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Fifth Amendment Rules, 2019 in the Data Bank maintained by Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA). Online proficiency selfassessment test as contemplated under Rule 6(4) of the above-said Rules has also been passed by the concerned Independent Directors as applicable to them.
There has been no change in the circumstances which may affect their status as Independent director during the year under review.
c. Companys Policy on Directors appointment and remuneration
The Board has as per the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, framed a policy on selection and appointment of Directors and Senior Managerial personnel and their remuneration which was further amended by the Board in their Meeting held on 30 March 2019 in terms of the Amendments in SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018. The details of said policy are given in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this Annual Report.
Disclosures Related to Board, Committees and Policies:
a. Board Meetings
The Board of Directors met 6 (Six) times during the financial year 2020-21 in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made thereunder. Detailed information on the Board Meetings is provided in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this Annual Report.
b. Directors Responsibility Statement
In terms of Section 1 34(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, in relation to the audited financial statements of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2021, the Board of Directors hereby confirms that:
i. in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures, if any;
ii. such accounting policies have been selected and applied consistently and the Directors 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 31 March 2021 and of the profit of the Company for that year;
iii. proper and sufficient care was taken for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
iv. the annual accounts of the Company have been prepared on a going concern basis;
v. internal financial controls have been laid down to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively;
vi. proper systems have been devised to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
c. Committees of the Board
There are five Committees of the Board of Directors of the Company viz. Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Stakeholders Relationship Committee, Corporate Social Responsibility Committee and Business Advisory Committee. Detailed information on all the Committees is provided in the Corporate Governance Report along with the details of extract from Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company with respect to remuneration of Executive Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other senior employees of the Company. Policies framed by the Committees/Board pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 are available on the Companys Website www.itlindia.com.
Disclosure in respect of composition of Committees, Committee Meetings held, attendance of members, Reference of the Committee and other related matters are made in the Corporate Governance Report attached and forms part of this Annual Report.
Policies
a. Vigil Mechanism Policy for the Directors and Employees
The Board of Directors of the Company have pursuant to the provisions of Section 178(9) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014, framed a "Vigil Mechanism Policy" for Directors and employees of the Company to provide a mechanism which ensures adequate safeguards to employees and Directors from any victimization on raising of concerns of any violations of legal or regulatory requirements, incorrect or misrepresentation of any, financial statements and reports, etc.
The employees of the Company have the right to report their concern/grievance to the Chairman of the Audit Committee.
The Company is committed to adhere to the highest standards of ethical, moral and legal conduct of business operations.
b. Risk Management Policy
The Board of Directors of the Company has designed Risk Management Policy and Guidelines to avoid events, situations or circumstances which may lead to negative consequences on the Companys businesses, and define a structured approach to manage uncertainty and to make use of these in their decision making pertaining to all business divisions and corporate functions. Key business risks and their mitigation are considered in the annual/strategic business plans and in periodic management reviews.
c. Policies and Procedures (Mechanism)
The Board of Directors of the Company has laid down policies and procedures in case of Leak of Unpublished price sensitive information or suspected leak of Unpublished price sensitive information in their Meeting held on 30 March 2019 in terms of the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) (Amendment) Regulations, 2018.
Annual Evaluation of Directors, Committee and Board
The Board of Directors has carried out annual evaluation of its own performance, Committees of the Board and individual directors pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Corporate Governance requirements as prescribed under Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirement), Regulation 2015.
A statement indicating the manner for evaluation of performance of the Board, its committees and individual Directors is stated in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Annual Report.
Internal Control Systems
Adequate internal control systems commensurate with the nature of the Companys business, size and complexity of its operations are in place and have been operating satisfactorily. Internal control systems comprising of policies and procedures are designed to ensure reliability of financial reporting, timely feedback on achievement of operational and strategic goals, compliance with policies, procedure, applicable laws and regulations and that all assets and resources are acquired economically, used efficiently and adequately protected.
Payment of Remuneration/Commission to Directors from Holding or Subsidiary Companies
None of the managerial personnel i.e. Managing Director and Whole-time Director of the Company are in receipt of remuneration/commission from the Subsidiary Companies of the Company.
Auditors and Reports:
The matters related to Auditors and their Reports for the year ended 31 March 2021 are as under:-
a. Report of Statutory Auditors on Accounts for the Year ended 31 March 2021:
The auditors report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark or disclaimer or modified opinion.
b. Secretarial Audit Report:
Provisions of Section 204 read with Section 134(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, mandates, the Company to obtain a Secretarial Audit Report in Form MR-3 from a Practicing Company Secretary. M/s. Rathi and Associates, Company Secretaries had been appointed as Secretarial Auditors to issue Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year 2020-21.
Secretarial Audit Report includes an observation that the Company has not appointed an Independent Director on the Board of its Material Subsidiary, i.e. 123Stores Inc. The Board of Directors hereby clarifies that as the 123Stores Inc. is a US subsidiary, the Board is looking for a suitable candidate to be appointed as an Independent Director of the Company and who shall be recommended to be appointed on the Board of 123Stores Inc.
Secretarial Audit Report issued by M/s. Rathi and Associates, Company Secretaries in Form MR-3 for the financial year 2020-21 forms part of this report Annexure V.
c. Statutory Auditors:
The members of the Company in the Annual General Meeting held on 29 October 2020 approved the resignation of M/s Walker Chandiok & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No.001076N/N500013) w.e.f. 11 September 2020 and the Appointment of M/s. Singhi & Co., Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration. No 302049E) in the casual vacancy till the conclusion of the 25th Annual General Meeting held on 29 October 2020 and also for a full term of 5 years from the conclusion of the 25th Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of the 30th Annual General Meeting. The said Auditors have given their consent to act as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for the financial year ended 31 March 2022.
d. Cost Audit:
The Cost Audit in terms of the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and The Companies (Cost Records and Audit Rules), 2014 are not applicable to the Company.
e. Fraud Reporting:
During the year under review, no instances of fraud were reported by the Statutory Auditors of the Company.
Copy of Annual Return
The Annual Return for the year ended 31 March 2020 in Schedule-V which was filed with the Registrar of the Companies is also uploaded on the Website of the Company and the link for the same is http://www.itlindia.
com/statutory.html. Annual return for the financial year ended 31 March 2021 is/be also available on the above link.
Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo
The particulars as required under the provisions of Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 in respect of conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo etc. are furnished in Annexure II which forms part of this Report.
Annual Report on Corporate Social Responsibility
Pursuant to Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, during the financial year under review, the Company was not required to spend any amount towards Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
Further, Annual Report on CSR as required to be disclosed under the above mentioned rules for the Financial Year 2020-21 is attached as a NIL report as Annexure III
Particulars of Employees as per Section 197 read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment & Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014
The information required pursuant to Section 197 read with Rule 5 (1) and 5 (2) of the Companies (Appointment & Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is attached to this report as Annexure IV.
The Managing Directors and Whole time Director of the Company had not received any commission from the Company and also not received any remuneration or commission from its subsidiary company.
Compliance with Secretarial Standards
During the Financial year under review, in terms of Section 118 (1) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has observed and complied with the Secretarial Standards SS-1 and SS-2 on Board Meetings and Annual General Meeting specified by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
Service of documents through electronic means
Subject to the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, and applicable law, all documents, including the Notice and Annual Report shall be sent through electronic transmission in respect of members whose email IDs are registered in their demat account or are otherwise provided by the members.
Disclosures under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
The Company has taken sufficient measures and adopted a policy in terms of The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and rules thereunder. During the year under review, no complaints in relation to sexual harassment at workplace have been reported.
Managements Discussion and Analysis
A detailed review of the operations, performance and future outlook of the Company and its business is given in the Managements Discussion and Analysis is attached and forms part of this Report.
Corporate Governance Report
The Company is committed to uphold the values of transparency, integrity, accountability and ethical corporate citizenship across all its business activities. This commitment lays down the foundation of its governance practices which focus on creating sustainable value for the stakeholders.
The Company has laid down Code of Conduct to which the board and senior management have affirmed compliance. The Code is displayed on the official website of the Company at www.itlindia.com.
The Company has complied with the provisions of Corporate Governance requirements, as stipulated under Regulation 27 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. A separate section on Corporate Governance forming part of the Directors Report and the certificate from a Practicing Company Secretary pursuant to the said Regulation is attached with the Corporate Governance Report.
Business Responsibility Reporting
Business Responsibility Reporting is not applicable to the Company, hence the disclosure is not made.
Acknowledgements and Appreciation
Your Directors take this opportunity to place on its gratitude to customers, shareholders, suppliers, bankers, business partners/associates and financial institutions for their consistent support and encouragement to the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board |
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Place: Kolkata | Arvind Kajaria | Sharad Kajaria |
Date: 28 June 2021 | Managing Director | Whole-time Director |
(DIN 00106901) | (DIN 00108036) | |
Registered Office: | ||
CIN: L24133MH1996PLC197857 | ||
A-502, Prathamesh, Raghuvanshi Mills Ltd. Compound, | ||
Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel (W), | ||
Mumbai - 400 013 | ||
Tel: 022 4004-0008 Fax: 022 2490 3123 | ||
Email: intrasoft@itlindia.com Website: www.itlindia.com |