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BOARD OF
DIRECTORS REPORT
1ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15
Dear Members,
Your Directors have pleasure in presenting the Eighth Annual Report together with the audited financial statements of Alternate
Brand Solutions (India) Limited [the Company/ ABSL] for the financial year ended March 31, 2015.
1. Financial Highlights
Amount in `
Financial Year
2014-15
Financial Year
2013-2014
Income 1,040,047 2,286,393
Profit before tax & exceptional item 41,713 1,187,329
Tax expense 2,255 (515,923)Profit after tax 39,459 1,703,252
Profit brought forward 997,616 (705,636)
Authorised Capital 20,000,000 20,000,000
Equity (issued, subscribed & paid up share capital) 16,000,000 16,000,000
Transfer to General Reserve
Surplus carried to Balance Sheet 1,037,075 997,616
2. Financial Performance, operations and state of
the Companys affairs
The Company recorded a total income of `1,040,047
during the financial year 2014-15. Profit after Tax stoodat `39,459 for the financial year under review.
There were no material changes and commitments
affecting the financial position of the Company which
have occurred between the end of the financial year of
the Company to which this financial statements relate
and the date of this Report.
3. Dividend
In order to conserve the resources, your Directors do
not recommend any dividend for the financial year 2014
- 2015.
4. Deposits from public
The Company has not accepted any deposits from
public and therefore the details relating the deposits
covered under Chapter V of the Companies Act, 2013
are not required to be furnished.
5. Directors
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies
Act, 2013 read with the applicable rules thereto,
including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment
thereof for the time being in force (the Act),Mr. Prashant Panday (DIN: 02747925) retires by
rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting (AGM)
and being eligible, offers himself for reappointment.
During the financial year under review, Mr. A. P. Parigi
(DIN: 00087586) resigned from the Board of Directorsof the Company due to other pre-occupations. The
Board of Directors places on record their appreciation
for the valuable contribution made by Mr. Parigi to the
Company.
6. Details of the number of meetings of the Board of
Directors
Four Board Meetings were held during the financial year
under review, the dates of which were: May 23, 2014;
August 12, 2014; November 10, 2014 and February 10,
2015.
Details of the attendance at the Board Meetings held
during the financial year under review:
Name of the Directors Attendance at the
Board Meeting
Mr. Prashant Panday 4 of 4
Mr. N. Subramanian 4 of 4
Mr. S. Sivakumar 4 of 4
Mr. A. P. Parigi * 3 of 4
* Mr. A. P. Parigi resigned from the Board of
Directors of the Company effective February 6,
2015.
The Company has not entered into any materially
significant transactions with its Promoters, Directors or
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Alternate Brand Solutions (India) Limited
their relatives or with the Management, etc. that may
have potential conflict with the interest of the Company
at large.
7. Audit Report
The Audit Report does not contain any qualification,
reservation or adverse remark.
8. Auditors
At the 7thAGM held on August 12, 2014, the Members
had approved the appointment of S. R. Batliboi &
Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants (registration
number- 101049W) as the statutory auditors of the
Company to hold the office from the conclusion of the
7th AGM till the conclusion of the 12th AGM. As per
the provisions of Section 139 of the Act, the Company
shall place the matter relating to such appointment for
ratification by members at every AGM. Accordingly,
the appointment of S. R. Batliboi & Associates LLP,
Chartered Accountants, as the statutory auditors of the
Company is placed for ratification by the members of
the Company.
S. R. Batliboi & Associates LLP have furnished a
certificate in terms of the Companies (Audit and
Auditors) Rules, 2014 and confirmed their eligibility in
terms of Section 141 and all other applicable provisions
of the Act, read with the applicable rules thereto. Other
relevant information has been furnished at Item No. 3
of the Notice convening the AGM.
9. Conservation of energy, Technology absorption
and Foreign exchange earnings and Outgo
Given the nature of the business of the Company, most
of the information required to be provided relating to
the Conservation of energy and Technology absorptionis not applicable.
However the information, as applicable, is given
hereunder:
(i) Conservation of energy:
The operations of the Company are not energy
intensive. Nevertheless, continuous efforts are
being made by the Company to reduce the
wastage of scarce energy resources.
(ii) Technology absorption:
The efforts made towards technology
absorption: Not applicable.
The benefits derived like product
improvement, cost reduction, product
development or import substitution: Not
applicable.
In case of imported technology (imported
during last three years reckoned from
the beginning of the financial year): Not
applicable.
The expenditure incurred on Research &
Development (R & D): Not applicable.
(iii) Foreign exchange earnings and outgo:
The Companys focus is on the opportunities
in the domestic market. The contribution from
exports is, therefore, likely to be limited.
Amount in `
Financial Year
2014-2015
Financial Year
2013-2014
Foreign exchangeearnings
0 0
Foreign exchange outgo 0 0
10. Particulars of Employees
Disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other
details as required under Section 197 of the Act read
with the Rules 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014: Not applicable, since the
Company is not listed on any stock exchanges; there
is no employee on the rolls of the Company duringthe financial year under review and the Directors of
the Company do not receive any remuneration or
commission from the Company.
11. Extract of Annual Return
Extract of Annual Return of the Company as required
under Section 92 of the Act is attached with this Report
in the Form MGT 9.
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12. Share Capital
During the financial year under review, the Company
has not issued:
any equity shares with differential rights as to
dividend, voting or otherwise;
any shares to its employees under the Employees
Stock Option Scheme;
any Sweat Equity Shares.
13. Directors Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134 of the Act, the
Directors hereby confirm that:
a) in the preparation of the annual accounts for
the financial year ended on March 31, 2015,
the applicable accounting standards have been
followed and that there are no material departures
from the same;
b) they have selected such accounting policies and
applied them consistently and made judgments
and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so
as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs
of the Company at the end of the financial yearended on March 31, 2015 and of the profit of the
Company for that period;
c) they have taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in
accordance with the provisions of the Companies
Act, 2013, for safeguarding the assets of the
Company and for preventing and detecting fraud
and other irregularities;
d) they have prepared the annual accounts on a going
concern basis; and
e) they have devised proper systems to ensurecompliance with the provisions of all applicable
laws and such systems are adequate and operating
effectively.
14. Contracts and arrangements with related parties
During the financial year under review, the Company
has not entered in to any contracts/ arrangements/
transactions with related parties.
15. Particulars of loans given, investment made,
guarantees given and securities provided
The Company has not given any loans, guarantees
under Section 186 of the Act. Particulars of investments
made by the Company during the financial year 2014-
15 are provided in the financial statements. Please refer
to the Note no. 6 to the financial statements for details
of investments made by the Company.
16. Risk Management
The Board of Directors has adopted the Risk
Management Policy coupled with the Enterprise Risk
Management framework and has also established related
procedures to inform the Board Members about the
risk assessment and minimization procedures. Major
risks are identified, adequately mitigated continuouslyand same are reported to the Board of Directors along
with the action taken report. Risk Management Policy
envisages assessment of strategy risk, operational risk,
financial risk, regulatory risk, human resource risk,
technological risk.
Risk Management Policy adopted by the Company
involves identification and prioritization of risk events,
categorization of risks into High, Medium and Low based
on the business impact and likelihood of occurrence of
risks and Risk Mitigation & Control.
Internal Audit is carried out by Vidya & Company,
Chartered Accountants. The Internal Audit report is
presented to the Board of Directors.
17. Internal Financial Controls
The Company has in place adequate internal financial
controls with reference to financial statements. The
Companys internal control systems, including internal
financial controls, are commensurate with the nature
and size of its business and same are adequate and
operating effectively. These systems are periodically
tested and no reportable material weakness in the
design or operation were observed. The Board of
Directors reviews the adequacy and effectiveness of the
Companys internal control system including internal
financial controls.
18. Subsidiary Company
The Company does not have any subsidiary or associate
company or joint venture.
19. Significant or material order
During the financial year under review, no significant
and material orders were passed by the regulators or
courts or tribunals impacting the going concern status
and the Companys operations in future.
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20. Disclosure under the Sexual Harassment of
Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition
and Redressal) Act, 2013
During the financial year under review, no complaint
was filed under the Sexual Harassment of Women at
Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act,
2013.
21. Acknowledgements
Your Directors take this opportunity to convey their
appreciation to all the members, advertising and
media agencies, dealers, suppliers, bankers, regulatory
and governmental authorities and all other business
associates for their continued support and confidence
in the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
sd/-
Prashant Panday
Chairman
(DIN: 02747925)
Mumbai, May 19, 2015
Registered Office:
Alternate Brand Solutions (India) Limited,
CIN: U92190MH2007PLC175549,
4th Floor, A-Wing, Matulya Centre,
Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel (West),
Mumbai - 400 013.
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FORM NO. MGT-9 : EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURNas on the financial year ended on March 31, 2015
[Pursuant to section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and rule 12(1) of the Companies
(Management and Administration) Rules, 2014]
I. Registration and other details:
i) CIN : U92190MH2007PLC175549
ii) Registration Date : October 31, 2007
iii) Name of the Company : Alternate Brand Solutions (India) Limited
iv) Category / Sub-Category of the Company : Public Limited Company- limited by shares
v) Address of the Registered office : 4th
Floor, A Wing, Matulya Centre, Senapati Bapat Marg,and contact details Lower Parel (West), Mumbai 400 013, India
Tel: 022 6662 0600. Fax: 022 6661 5030.
vi) Whether listed company Yes / No : No
vii) Name, Address and Contact details of : Not applicable
Registrar and Transfer Agent, if any
II. Principal business activities of the Company:
All the business activities contributing 10% or more of the total turnover of the company shall be stated:-
Sl.
No.
Name and Description of main products / services NIC Code of
the Product/
service
% to total
turnover of the
company
1. Event Management 8230 0%
III. Particulars of Holding, Subsidiary and Associate Companies:
Sl.
No.
Name and address of the Company CIN % of
shares held
Holding Company [Section 2(46)]
1 Bennett, Coleman & Company Limited [Ultimate Holding Company]
The Times of India Building, Dr. D. N. Road, Mumbai- 400001.
U22120MH1913PLC000391 0
2 Times Infotainment Media Limited [TIML] [Holding Company of
Entertainment Network (India) Limited]A Wing, Matulya Centre, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel (West),
Mumbai 400 013, India.
Tel: 022 40983000/ 6662 0600. Fax: 022 6661 5030.
U72900MH2002PLC134966 0
3 Entertainment Network (India) Limited [Holding Company]
A Wing, Matulya Centre, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel (West),
Mumbai 400 013, India.
Tel: 022 40983000/ 6662 0600. Fax: 022 6661 5030.
L92140MH1999PLC120516 100
Subsidiary and Associate Company:Nil
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Alternate Brand Solutions (India) Limited
IV. Share Holding Pattern (Equity Share Capital Breakup as percentage of Total Equity)
i) Category-wise Share Holding
Category of
Shareholders
No. of Shares held at the beginning
of the year (April 1, 2014)
No. of Shares held at the end of the year
(March 31, 2015)
% Change
during the
yearDemat physical Total % of total
shares
Demat physical Total % of total
shares
A. Promoters
(1) INDIAN
a) Individuals/ HUF 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0.00
b) Central Government 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0.00
c) State Government(s) 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0.00
d) Bodies Corporate 0 1600000 1600000 100.00 0 1600000 0 100.00 0.00
e) Banks / FIII 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0.00
f) Any Other (specify)
Sub-total (A) (1) 0 1600000 1600000 100.00 0 1600000 0 100.00 0.00
(2) FOREIGN
a) NRIs- Individuals 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0.00
b) Other Individuals 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0.00
c) Bodies Corp. 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0.00
d) Banks / FI 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0.00
e) Any Other .. 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0.00
Sub-total (A) (2) 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0.00
Total shareholding of
Promoter
(A) = (A (1)+(A(2)
0 1600000 1600000 100.00 0 1600000 0 100.00 0.00
B. Public Shareholding
(1) Institutions
a) Mutual Funds 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0.00
b) Banks / FI 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0.00
c) Central Govt 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0.00
d) State Govt(s) 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0.00
e) Venture Capital Funds 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0.00
f) Insurance Companies 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0.00
g) FIIs 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0.00
h) Foreign Venture Capital
Funds
0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0.00
i) Others (specify) 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0.00
Sub-total (B) (1) 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0.00
(2) Non Institutions
a) Bodies Corp.
i) Indian 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0.00
ii) Overseas 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0.00
b) Individuals 0 0 0 0 0
i) Individual shareholders
holding nominal share
capital upto `1 lakh
0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0.00
ii) Individual shareholders
holding nominal share
capital in excess of `1 lakh
0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0.00
c) Others (specify) 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0 0
Sub-total (B) (2) 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0.00
Total Public Shareholding
(B)=(B)(1)+ (B)(2)
0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0.00
C. Shares held by Custodianfor GDRs & ADRs
0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0.00
Grand Total (A+B+C) 0 1600000 1600000 100.00 0 1600000 0 100.00 0.00
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ii) Shareholding of Promoters
Sl.
No
Shareholders Name Shareholding at the beginning
of the year (April 1, 2014)
Shareholding at the end of the year
(March 31, 2015)
%
change in
shareholding
during the
year
No. of
shares
% of total
Shares of
the
company
% of Shares
Pledged /
encumbe
red to total
shares
No. of
shares
% of total
Shares of
the
company
% of Shares
Pledged /
encumbe red
to total shares
1 Entertainment Network (India)
Limited [including 6 shares held
jointly with the Nominees)
1600000 100 Nil 1600000 100 Nil Nil
Total 1600000 100 Nil 1600000 100 Nil Nil
iii) Change in Promoters Shareholding (please specify, if there is no change): There is no change in the
Promoters Shareholding.iv) Shareholding Pattern of top ten Shareholders (other than Directors, Promoters and Holders of GDRs
and ADRs): Not applicable, since the Company is a 100% subsidiary of Entertainment Network (India) Limited.
v) Shareholding of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel:
Sl.
No
Name Shareholding at the
beginning of the year
Cumulative Shareholding
during the year
No. of
shares
% of total shares
of the company
No. of
shares
% of total shares
of the company
1 Mr. S. Sivakumar, Director [holding share as a nominee and jointly
with the holding company. This holding is already included in the
Promoters shareholding]
At the beginning of the year (April 1, 2014) 1 0.00
Date wise Increase / Decrease in Share holding during the year: Nil movement during the year
At the end of the year (March 31, 2015) 1 0.00 1 0.00
2 Mr. Prashant Panday, Director [holding share as a nominee and jointly
with the holding company. This holding is already included in the
Promoters shareholding]
At the beginning of the year (April 1, 2014) 1 0.00
Date wise Increase / Decrease in S hare holding during the year: Nil movement during the year
At the end of the year (March 31, 2015) 1 0.00 1 0.00
3 Mr. N. Subramanian, Director [holding share as a nominee and jointly
with the holding company. This holding is already included in the
Promoters shareholding]
At the beginning of the year (April 1, 2014) 1 0.00
Date wise Increase / Decrease in Share holding during the year: Nil movement during the year
At the end of the year (March 31, 2015) 1 0.00 1 0.00
V. IndebtednessIndebtedness of the Company including interest outstanding/accrued but not due for payment
Secured
Loans
excluding
deposits
Unsecured
Loans
Deposits Total
Indebtedness
Indebtedness at the beginning of the financial year
i) Principal Amount 0 0 0 0
ii) Interest due but not paid 0 0 0 0
iii)Interest accrued but not due 0 0 0 0
Total (i+ii+iii) 0 0 0 0
Change in Indebtedness during the financial year
Addition 0 0 0 0 Reduction 0 0 0 0
Net Change 0 0 0 0
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Secured
Loans
excluding
deposits
Unsecured
Loans
Deposits Total
Indebtedness
Indebtedness at the end of the financial year
i) Principal Amount 0 0 0 0
ii) Interest due but not paid 0 0 0 0
iii) Interest accrued but not due 0 0 0 0
Total (i+ii+iii) 0 0 0 0
VI. Remuneration of Directors and Key Managerial PersonnelThe Directors of the Company do not receive any remuneration or commission from the Company.
The Company does not have any Key Managerial Personnel.
VII. Penalties / Punishment/ Compounding of Offences :
Type Section of the
Companies Act
Brief
Description
Details of Penalty /
Punishment /
Compounding fees
imposed
Authority
[RD / NCLT /
COURT]
Appeal made,
if any
(give details)
A) Company
Penalty Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
Punishment Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
Compounding Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
B) Directors
Penalty Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
Punishment Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
Compounding Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
C) Other officers in default
Penalty Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
Punishment Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
Compounding Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
sd/-
Prashant Panday
Chairman
(DIN: 02747925)
Mumbai, May 19, 2015
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To the Members of Alternate Brand Solutions (India) Limited
Report on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Alternate Brand Solutions (India) Limited (the Company), which
comprise the Balance Sheet as at March 31, 2015, the Statement of Profit and Loss and Cash Flow Statement for the year then
ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.
Managements Responsibility for the Financial Statements
The Companys Board of Directors is responsible for the matters stated in Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 (the
Act) with respect to the preparation of these financial statements that give a true and fair view of the financial position,
financial performance and cash flows of the Company in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in India,
including the Accounting Standards specified under Section 133 of the Act, read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules,
2014. This responsibility also includes maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the
Act for safeguarding of the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting frauds and other irregularities; selection
and application of appropriate accounting policies; making judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and the
design, implementation and maintenance of adequate internal financial control that were operating effectively for ensuring the
accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, relevant to the preparation and presentation of the financial statements
that give a true and fair view and are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditors Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We have taken into account the
provisions of the Act, the accounting and auditing standards and matters which are required to be included in the audit reportunder the provisions of the Act and the Rules made thereunder. We conducted our audit in accordance with the Standards
on Auditing, issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, as specified under Section 143(10) of the Act. Those
Standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance
about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.
The procedures selected depend on the auditors judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement
of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal
financial control relevant to the Companys preparation of the financial statements that give a true and fair view in order
to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on
whether the Company has in place an adequate internal financial controls system over financial reporting and the effectiveness
of such controls. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness
of the accounting estimates made by the Companys Directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial
statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit
opinion on the financial statements.
Opinion
In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us, the financial statements give
the information required by the Act in the manner so required and give a true and fair view in conformity with the accounting
principles generally accepted in India of the state of affairs of the Company as at March 31, 2015, its profit, and its cash flows
for the year ended on that date.
Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements
1. As required by the Companies (Auditors Report) Order, 2015 (the Order) issued by the Central Government of India
in terms of sub-section (11) of section 143 of the Act, we give in the Annexure a statement on the matters specified inparagraphs 3 and 4 of the Order.
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2. As required by section 143 (3) of the Act, we report that:
(a) We have sought and obtained all the information and explanations which to the best of our knowledge and belief
were necessary for the purpose of our audit;
(b) In our opinion proper books of account as required by law have been kept by the Company so far as it appears from
our examination of those books;
(c) The Balance Sheet, Statement of Profit and Loss, and Cash Flow Statement dealt with by this Report are in agreement
with the books of account;
(d) In our opinion, the aforesaid financial statements comply with the Accounting Standards specified under section 133
of the Act, read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014;
(e) On the basis of written representations received from the directors as on March 31, 2015, and taken on record by
the Board of Directors, none of the directors is disqualified as on March 31, 2015, from being appointed as a director
in terms of section 164 (2) of the Act; and
(f) With respect to the other matters to be included in the Auditors Report in accordance with Rule 11 of the Companies
(Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, in our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations
given to us:
i. The Company does not have any pending litigations which would impact its financial position;
ii. The Company did not have any long-term contracts including derivative contracts for which there were any
material foreseeable losses.
iii. There were no amounts which were required to be transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund
by the Company.
For S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP
Chartered Accountants
ICAI Firm Registration Number: 101049W
per Govind Ahuja
Place of Signature: Mumbai Partner
Date: May 19, 2015 Membership Number: 48966
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Referred to in Paragraph 1 under the heading Report on other legal and regulatory requirements of our report
of even date
(i) The Company does not have any fixed assets and, accordingly, the requirements under paragraph 3(i) of the Order are
not applicable to the Company.
(ii) The Companys business does not involve inventories and, accordingly, the requirements under paragraph 3(ii) of the
Order are not applicable to the Company.
(iii) According to the information and explanations given to us, the Company has not granted any loans, secured or unsecured
to companies, firms or other parties covered in the register maintained under section 189 of the Act. Accordingly, the
provisions of clause 3 (iii) of the Order are not applicable to the Company and hence not commented upon.
(iv) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us, the Company has not rendered any servicesduring the year. The activities of the Company do not involve purchase of inventory and fixed assets and the sale of goods.
(v) The Company has not accepted any deposits from the public.
(vi) To the best of our knowledge and as explained, the Central Government has not specified the maintenance of cost records
under clause 148 (1) of the Act, for the services of the Company.
(vii) (a) The Company is regular in depositing with appropriate authorities undisputed statutory dues including income-tax,
wealth-tax, service tax, cess and other material statutory dues applicable to it. The provisions relating to provident
fund, employees state insurance, sales-tax, customs duty, excise duty and value added tax are not applicable to the
Company.
(b) According to the information and explanations given to us, no undisputed amounts payable in respect of income-tax,
wealth-tax, service tax, cess and other material statutory dues were outstanding, at the year end, for a period of
more than six months from the date they became payable. The provisions relating to provident fund, employees
state insurance, sales-tax, customs duty, excise duty and value added tax are not applicable to the Company.(c) According to the information and explanation given to us, there are no dues of income tax, wealth tax, service tax
and cess which have not been deposited on account of any dispute. The provisions relating to sales-tax, customs duty,
excise duty and value added tax are not applicable to the Company.
(d) There were no amounts which were required to be transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund by
the Company in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956) and rules made
thereunder.
(viii) The Company has no accumulated losses at the end of the financial year and it has not incurred cash losses in the current
and immediately preceding financial year.
(ix) The Company has not issued any debentures or availed any loan from financial institutions or banks. Therefore, the
provisions of clause 3(ix) of the Order are not applicable to the Company.
(x) According to the information and explanations given to us, the Company has not given any guarantee for loans taken by
others from bank or financial institutions.
(xi) The Company did not have any term loans outstanding during the year.
(xii) Based upon the audit procedures performed for the purpose of reporting the true and fair view of the financial statements
and as per the information and explanations given by the management, we report that no fraud on or by the Company has
been noticed or reported during the year.
For S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP
Chartered Accountants
ICAI Firm Registration Number: 101049W
per Govind Ahuja
Place of Signature: Mumbai Partner
Date: May 19, 2015 Membership Number: 48966
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BALANCESHEET
as atMarch 31, 2015
Notes Figures as at
March 31, 2015
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Figures as at
March 31, 2014
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EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Shareholders' funds
Share capital 2 16,000,000 16,000,000
Reserves and surplus 3 55,141,085 55,101,626
Current liabilities
Trade payables 4 421,075 557,239
Other current liabilities 5 53,435
TOTAL 71,562,160 71,712,300
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Non-current investments 6 65,754,539 59,142,314
Long-term loans and advances 7 4,865,295 6,605,456
Current assets
Cash and bank balances 8 468,984 367,505
Short-term loans and advances 9 473,342 5,597,025
TOTAL 71,562,160 71,712,300
NOTES FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1-18
As per our report of even date.
ForS.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Firm Registration No. 101049W
Chartered Accountants
Govind Ahuja Prashant Panday N. SubramanianPartner Chairman Director
Membership No. 48966 DIN: 02747925 DIN: 03083775
Mumbai
Dated: May 19, 2015
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Notes 2014-2015
`
2013-2014
`
Other income 10 1,040,047 2,286,393
Total revenue 1,040,047 2,286,393
Expenses:
Other expenses 11 903,939 987,296
Finance cost 12 94,395 111,768
Total expenses 998,334 1,099,064
Profit before taxation 41,713 1,187,329
Tax expense: (Refer Note 1(vii))
Current tax 9,200 226,246
Minimum alternate tax credit entitlement (6,946) (183,753)
Tax write backs for earlier years (558,416)
Profit for the year 39,459 1,703,252
Earnings per equity share [nominal value per share:
`10 (2013-14: `10)] (Refer Notes 1(vi))
17
Basic 0.02 1.06
Diluted 0.02 1.06
NOTES FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1-18
As per our report of even date.
ForS.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Firm Registration No. 101049W
Chartered Accountants
Govind Ahuja Prashant Panday N. SubramanianPartner Chairman Director
Membership No. 48966 DIN: 02747925 DIN: 03083775
Mumbai
Dated: May 19, 2015
STATEMENT OF PROFIT& LOSS
for the year endedMarch 31, 2015
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CASH FLOWStatement
for the year endedMarch 31, 2015
2014-2015
`
2013-2014
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A) CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES :
Profit before taxation 41,713 1,187,329
Adjustments for :
Interest income (1,027,822) (2,254,607)
Interest expense 94,395 111,768
Profit on sale of current investments (net) (31,786)
Profit on sale of non-current investments (net) (12,225)
Bad Debts written off 577,824
Operating (loss) before working capital changes (326,115) (987,296)
Adjustments for changes in working capital :
(Decrease) in trade payables (136,164) (490,866)
(Decrease) / Increase in other current liabilities (53,435) 5,963
Cash (used in) operations (515,714) (1,472,199)
Income tax refund (net) 6,283,766 17,282,867
Net cash generated from Operating Activities (A) 5,768,052 15,810,668
B) CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES :
Interest received 1,027,822 2,254,607
Purchase of non-current investments (7,100,000) (19,350,000)
Proceeds from sale of current investments 1,100,000Proceeds from sale of non-current investments 500,000
Net cash (used in) Investing Activities (B) (5,572,178) (15,995,393)
C) CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES :
Interest paid (94,395) (111,768)
Net cash (used in) Financing Activities (C) (94,395) (111,768)
Net Increase / (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents (A)+(B)+(C) 101,479 (296,493)
Cash and Cash Equivalents as at the beginning of the year 367,505 663,998
Cash and Cash Equivalents as at the end of the year 468,984 367,505
101,479 (296,493)
NOTES ON CASH FLOW STATEMENT :
1 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year as per Balance Sheet 468,984 367,505
(Refer Notes 1 (v) and 8 in the financial statements). 468,984 367,505
2 Previous years figures have been regrouped and rearranged wherever
necessary.
As per our report of even date.
ForS.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Firm Registration No. 101049W
Chartered Accountants
Govind Ahuja Prashant Panday N. Subramanian
Partner Chairman Director
Membership No. 48966 DIN: 02747925 DIN: 03083775
Mumbai
Dated: May 19, 2015
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1. Significant accounting policies
i. Basis of Accounting
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles in India
under the historical cost convention on an accrual basis. The financial statements comply in all material respects with
the accounting standards notified under section 133 of the Companies Act 2013, read together with paragraph 7 of
the Companies (Accounts) Rules 2014. The accounting policies have been consistently applied by the Company and
are consistent with those followed in the previous year.
ii. Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles requires
Management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities
and disclosure of contingent liabilities as at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues
and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Any revision to such
accounting estimates is recognised prospectively in the accounting period in which such revision takes place except
where otherwise noted.
iii. Revenue Recognition
a. Other Income
i. Dividend income on mutual fund units is accounted for when the right to receive the dividend is established
by the balance sheet date.
ii. Interest income is recognised on a time proportionate basis taking into account the amount outstanding
and the rate applicable.
iii. Profit on sale of units of mutual funds is recognised at the time of redemption and is determined as the
difference between the redemption price and the carrying value.
iv. Investments
Investments that are intended to be held for not more than a year from the date of investment are classified as current
investments. All other investments are termed as long term investments. The portion of long term investments which
is expected to be realized within twelve months from the balance sheet date are classified as current investments.
Current investments are carried at cost or fair value, whichever is lower. Long term investments are stated at cost.
However, provision for diminution in value is made to recognise a decline other than temporary in the value of the
long term investments.
v. Cash and Cash EquivalentsIn the Cash Flow Statement, cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, demand deposits with banks, other
short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.
vi. Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net profit or loss for the period attributable to equity
shareholders by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period. Earnings considered in
ascertaining the Companys earnings per share is the net profit for the period after deducting preference dividends
and any attributable tax thereto for the period. The weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during
the period and for all periods presented is adjusted for events, (such as bonus shares) other than the conversion of
potential equity shares that have changed the number of equity shares outstanding without a corresponding change in
resources. For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, the net profit or loss for the period attributable
to equity shareholders and the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period are adjusted for
the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares.
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vii. Income Taxes
Tax expense comprises current and deferred tax. Current income tax and deferred tax are measured based on the
amount expected to be paid to the tax authorities in accordance with the Income Tax Act, 1961. Current tax assets
and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognized amounts and there is an
intention to settle the asset and the liability on a net basis.
Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) paid in accordance with tax laws which give rise to future economic benefits in the
form of adjustment to future income tax liability is considered as an asset if there is convincing evidence that the
Company will pay normal tax in future. Accordingly, MAT is recognised as an asset in the balance sheet when it is
probable that the future economic benefit associated with it will flow to the Company and the asset can be measured
reliably.
Deferred tax is recognised, subject to the consideration of prudence, 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 are recognised only to the extent that there is reasonable certainty
that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realised. Deferred
tax assets and l iabilities are measured using the tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the
balance sheet date.
viii. Provisions and Contingent Liabilities
The Company recognises a provision when there is a present obligation as a result of a past event that probably
requires an outflow of resources and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. Provisions
are not discounted to its present date value and are determined based on best estimates of the amount required to
settle the obligation at the balance sheet date. These are reviewed at each balance sheet date and adjusted to reflect
the current best estimates.
A disclosure for a contingent liability is made when there is a possible obligation or a present obligation that may, but
probably will not, require an outflow of resources embodying economic benefit. Where there is a possible obligation
or a present obligation that the likelihood of outflow of resources is remote, no provision or disclosure is made.
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Figures as at
March 31, 2015
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Figures as at
March 31, 2014
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NOTE 2 : SHARE CAPITAL
Authorised Capital
2,000,000 (Previous Year : 2,000,000) Equity shares of Rupees 10 each 20,000,000 20,000,000
Issued and Subscribed
1,600,000 (Previous Year : 1,600,000) Equity shares of `10 each fully paid-up 16,000,000 16,000,000
16,000,000 16,000,000
Notes:(a) Terms attached to equity shares
The Company has only one class of equity shares. Each shareholder is eligible
for one vote per share held. The par value per share is `10.
(b) Shares held by Holding company Shares (nos.) Shares (nos.)
Equity shares of `10 each held by Entertainment Network (India) Limited, the
Holding Company and its nominees.
1,600,000 1,600,000
(c) Details of shares held by shareholders holding more than 5% of the
aggregate shares in the Company
Shares (nos.)
(in %)
Shares (nos.)
(in %)
Entertainment Network (India) Limited, the Holding Company and its
nominees.
1,600,000
(100 %)
1,600,000
(100 %)
NOTE 3: RESERVES AND SURPLUS
Securities Premium Account 54,104,010 54,104,010
Surplus in Statement of Profit and Loss
Balance as at the beginning of the year 997,616 (705,636)
Add: Profit for the year 39,459 1,703,252
Balance as at the end of the year 1,037,075 997,616
55,141,085 55,101,626
NOTE 4 : TRADE PAYABLES
Trade Payables (Refer Note 13) 421,075 557,239
421,075 557,239
NOTE 5 : OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
Other payables
Statutory dues 53,435
53,435
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Figures as at
March 31, 2015
Figures as at
March 31, 2014
Units ` Units `
NOTE 6 : INVESTMENTS
Non-Current investments (Refer Note 1(iv))
Non-Trade, Non-Current (Unquoted - Mutual Funds) at
cost
Reliance Liquid Fund - Treasury Plan - Growth Plan - Growth
Option - LFIG, of `1,000 each
9,533 26,884,863 9,533 26,884,863
Reliance Liquid Fund - Treasury Plan - Direct - Growth Plan -
Growth Option of `1,000 each
2,903 9,168,844 832 2,556,619
Reliance Money Manager Fund - Growth Plan - Growth Option
- LPIG, of `1,000 each
5,113 7,700,832 5,113 7,700,832
Reliance Medium Term Fund - Growth Plan - Growth Option -
IPGP, of `10 each
965,065 22,000,000 965,065 22,000,000
65,754,539 59,142,314
Note: Aggregate market value of unquoted mutual fund units held by the Company based on the NAV declared on the balance
sheet date by the mutual fund is `80,042,217 (Previous Year : `66,934,935).
Figures as at
March 31, 2015
`
Figures as at
March 31, 2014
`
NOTE 7 : LONG-TERM LOANS AND ADVANCES
(Unsecured considered good unless otherwise stated)
Other long term loans and advances
Minimum alternate tax credit entitlement 2,800,358 2,793,413
Advance tax and tax deducted at source [Net of provision of `1,228,376
(Previous Year : `1,002,130)]
2,064,937 3,812,043
4,865,295 6,605,456
NOTE 8 : CASH AND BANK BALANCES
Cash and cash equivalents:
Balance with banks:Current Accounts 468,984 367,505
468,984 367,505
NOTE 9 : SHORT-TERM LOANS AND ADVANCES
(Unsecured considered good unless otherwise stated)
Advance tax and tax deducted at source [Net of provision of `9,200
(Previous Year : `804,983)]
473,342 5,597,025
473,342 5,597,025
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2014-2015
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NOTE 10 : OTHER INCOME
Interest income (Refer Note 1(iii)(a)(ii))
On income-tax refund 1,027,822 2,254,607
Profit on sale of current investments (net) (Refer Note 1(iii)(a)(iii)) 31,786
Profit on sale of non-current investments (net) (Refer Note 1(iii)(a)(iii)) 12,225
1,040,047 2,286,393
NOTE 11 : OTHER EXPENSES
Rates and taxes 12,104 67,881Legal and professional fees 198,455 514,199
Payment to Auditors
As Auditors:
Audit fees 112,360 400,000
Reimbursement of expenses 1,213 2,629
Bad Debts written off 577,824
Miscellaneous expenses 1,983 2,587
903,939 987,296
NOTE 12 : FINANCE COST
Interest Expense:On others 94,395 111,768
94,395 111,768
13. Trade payables
There are no Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, to whom the Company owes dues. This information, as required to
be disclosed under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, has been determined to the extent
such parties have been identified on the basis of information available with the Company.
14. The Company did not have any employees during the current year and the previous year. Hence, the disclosures relating
to Defined Contribution Plans and Defined Benefit Plans are not applicable.
Amounts recognised for Defined Benefit Plans in current year and previous four years(`)
March 31,
2015
March 31,
2014
March 31,
2013
March 31,
2012
March 31,
2011
Defined Benefit Obligation 105,569 1,000,708
Surplus / (Deficit) (105,569) (1,000,708)
Experience Adjustment on Plan Liabilities
(Gain) / Loss (646,697) 618,396
15. Segment Information
The company is exploring potential new business opportunities and does not have any business or reporting segment for
the year.
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16. Related Party Disclosures as required under Accounting Standard 18 Related Party Disclosures are
given below:
i. Parties where control exists
Bennett, Coleman & Company Limited (BCCL) Ultimate Holding Company *
Times Infotainment Media Limited (TIML) Holding Company of Entertainment Network (India) Limited *
Entertainment Network (India) Limited (ENIL) Holding Company *
* There are no transactions during the year.
17. Earnings Per Share (Basic and Diluted)
The number of shares used in computing Basic Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the weighted average number of shares
outstanding during the year.
2014-2015 2013-2014
Profit for the year (`) (A) 39,459 1,703,252
Weighted average number of equity shares (B) 1,600,000 1,600,000
Earnings per share basic and diluted (`) (A/B) 0.02 1.06
Nominal value of an equity share (`) 10.00 10.00
18. The previous year figures have been reclassified to conform to this years classification. Previous years figures have been
audited by M/s. Price Waterhouse & Co., Bangalore.
Signatures to Notes 1 to 18 forming part of the financial statements.
As per our report of even date.
ForS.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Firm Registration No. 101049W
Chartered Accountants
Govind Ahuja Prashant Panday N. Subramanian
Partner Chairman Director
Membership No. 48966 DIN: 02747925 DIN: 03083775
Mumbai
Dated: May 19, 2015