Your Directors have pleasure to present the Twenty Seventh Annual Report of Cyber Media Research & Services Limited (“the Company” or “CMRSL”) alongwith the audited financial statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2023. The consolidated performance of the Company and its subsidiaries has been referred to wherever required.
1. Financial summary
The standalone and consolidated financial statements for the financial year ended March 31,2023, have been prepared in accordance with the Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS), provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made thereunder (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment thereof) (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”) and the guidelines issued by Securities and Exchange Board of India.
Key highlights are given as under: (Rs. in Lakhs)
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Particulars
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Standalone
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Consolidated
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2022-23
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2021-22
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2022-23
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2021-22
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Revenue from Operations
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4,134.27
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3,418.17
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6,312.63
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5,662.34
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Other income
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5.05
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15.78
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5.05
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15.79
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Total Income
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4,139.32
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3,433.95
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6,317.68
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5,678.13
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Direct Expenses
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3,049.56
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2,547.49
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5,157.92
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4,709.92
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Employee Benefits Expenses
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546.00
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419.31
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546.00
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419.32
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Other Expenses
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168.18
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146.74
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174.18
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198.36
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EBITDA
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375.58
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320.41
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439.58
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350.53
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Financial Expenses
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82.47
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92.62
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82.47
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92.62
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Depreciation
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27.31
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26.57
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27.31
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26.56
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Profit Before Tax and Exceptional items
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265.80
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201.22
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329.80
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231.35
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Exceptional items
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-
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-
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-
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-
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Profit Before tax
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265.80
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201.22
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329.80
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231.35
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Tax Expense
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113.28
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67.03
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117.97
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71.34
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Profit After Tax
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152.52
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134.19
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211.83
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160.01
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2. Initial Public Offer
During the year under review, the Company has undertaken Initial Public Offer (“IPO”) aggregating to 7,80,000 equity shares, comprising of fresh issue of 4,08,000 equity shares and Offer for Sale of 3,72,000 equity shares of face value of Rs. 10 each offered by Cyber Media (India) Limited, holding company. The IPO was over-subscribed by 29.55 times in aggregate. The Issue was opened on September 27, 2022 and closed on September 29, 2022. The issue was led by Book Running Lead Manager i.e. Swastika Investmart Limited. Pursuant to the IPO, the Equity Shares of the Company were listed on SME-EMERGE Platform of National Stock Exchange of India Limited on October 10, 2022.
3. Share Capital
During the year under review, the Company has allotted 4,08,000 equity shares (of the face value of Rs. 10 each) at a price of Rs. 180 per equity share (including premium of Rs. 170 per equity share) on October 04, 2022 in the Initial Public Offer. With the said allotment, the paid-up equity share capital of the Company has been increased to Rs. 2,92,80,000 consisting of 29,28,000 equity shares of Rs. 10 each from Rs. 2,52,00,000 consisting of 25,20,000 equity shares of Rs. 10 each.
During the year under review, the Company has not issued shares with differential voting rights or granted any stock options or issued any sweat equity or issued any Bonus Shares. Further, the Company has not bought back any of its securities during the financial year and hence no details / information is provided in this respect.
4. Dividend Distribution Policy
In accordance with Regulation 43A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (‘Listing Regulations’), the Board of Directors of the Company has adopted a Dividend Distribution Policy (‘Policy’) based on the need to balance the twin objectives of appropriately rewarding the Company’s shareholders with dividend, and of conserving resources to meet its future requirements. The Policy is available on the Company’s website at https://www.cmrsl.net/corporate-governance/.
5. Dividend
Based on the Company’s performance and keeping in view the shareholders’ interest, the Board of Directors recommends a dividend of Rs. 2.00 per fully paid-up equity share (i.e. 20% on the face value of per equity share of Rs. 10 each) of the Company, for the year 2022-23. The dividend would result in a cash outflow of Rs. 58,56,000, reflecting a pay-out ratio of 39.37%, in line with the Company’s Dividend Policy. The dividend on equity shares is subject to the Shareholders’ approval at the ensuing Annual General Meeting (‘AGM’).
6. Transfer to reserves
No amount has been transferred to the reserves during the year under review.
7. Company performance
Consolidated Performance: The Company has boosted its performance in terms of net profit during the year 2022-23 income from operations which has grown to Rs. 63.13 crore as compared to Rs. 56.62 crore during the previous year, a growth of 11.50%. The Company has recorded earnings before interest, tax and depreciation on consolidated basis during the year under review at Rs. 4.40 crore as compared to Rs. 3.51 crore in the previous year, a growth of 25.36%. The net profit margins recorded at Rs. 2.12 crore in the year under review as compared to Rs. 1.60 crore in previous year, a growth of 32.50%.
Standalone Performance: During the year under review, your company reported a jump in revenue from operations over the previous year due to the speed up of digital marketing, contents, analytics and decrease in the cost of operations including work from home policy followed by the Company. The Revenue from operations increased to Rs. 41.34 crore as compared to Rs. 34.18 crore in the previous year, a growth of 20.95%. During the year under review, profit before interest, tax and depreciation stood at Rs. 3.76 crore against Rs. 3.20 crore during the previous year, a growth of 17.50%. The net profit for the year under review is Rs. 1.53 crore as compared to the previous year net profit of Rs. 1.34 crore, a growth of 14.18%.
Moving ahead, the outlook for digital marketing, data analytics, eCommerce marketing and other related digital services remains strong. Key highlights for FY 2023-24 are:
• The Company continues to expand its international footprint via its Singapore subsidiary.
• Launch of SaaS product offering - CMGalaxy - continues to gain traction. While the revenue impact is currently small, this will help us add more long-term advertisers as clients.
• Data monetization continued to grow at a steady pace. Our team is rolling out more industry reports and data trackers to enterprise clients.
• In line with our Google Partnership, we are continuing to add successful partnerships at a global level.
• Investing tech resources in AI solutions that enable growth and automation for our customers.
We affirm that the Company will continue its performance and generate higher revenues in the coming year.
8. Human resource management
The Company’s culture and reputation as a leader in digital technologies, adtech, data analytics, AI tools, and next-generation services enable us to attract and retain high quality talent. The competency development of our employees continues to be a key area of strategic focus for us. There is a constant endeavor to conduct training and team building activities that help in maintaining camaraderie, knowledge, motivation and culture within the organization.
The Company invested in building tighter control systems improving processes and operational efficiencies as a result. By establishing smooth WFH processes and remote collaboration, our operation teams are able to ensure that client service level agreements are met and project milestones delivered on time.
Balancing employee well-being, the Company has explored new ways of remote and hybrid working and managing the changing expectations of employees. This continual pursuit has led to high retention rates among employees. Your company believes and recognises the employees as asset of the Company. The overall attrition rate of employees of the Company was 18 percent at March 31,2023.
In order to ensure smooth functioning, maintain employees’ overall data in one place, viz. attendance, leave records, declarations, leave and WFH approval process etc., the Company maintains ‘Zimyo’ application.
The Company believes and maintain the diversity of employees and in order to support the women, during the year, the women employees’ percentage was 32 percent.
The Company will continue to connect with all stakeholders on a regular basis, communicate in an open and transparent manner that yield desired results. The total number of employees in the Company as on March 31,2023 were 68.
9. Annual report circulation
In compliance with the MCA General Circular No. 10/2022 dated December 28, 2022 read with General Circular No. 02/2022 dated May 05, 2022, General Circular No. 20/2020 dated May 5, 2020, and SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/PoD-2/P/CIR/2023/4 dated January 05, 2023, Notice of the AGM along with the Annual Report 2022-23 is being sent only through electronic mode to all the Members whose email addresses are registered with the Company/Depositories. Members may note that the Notice and Annual Report 2022-23 will also be available on the Company’s website: www.cmrsl.net, website of the stock exchange i.e. National Stock Exchange of India Limited at www.nseindia.com, and on the website of Company’s RTA, Link Intime India Private Limited https:// instavote.linkintime.co.in.
10. Consolidated financial statements
The audited consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with the Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) are provided in the Annual Report.
11. Company subsidiaries/joint ventures/associate companies Subsidiaries
As on March 31,2023, the Company has one subsidiary, Cyber Media Services Pte. Limited, Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Singapore.
Pursuant to Section 129(3) of the Act read with rule 5 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014), a Statement containing salient features of the financial performance of subsidiaries and associates for the financial year 2022-23 in Form No. AOC-1 is attached to this Report as Annexure-A.
Further, pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the Act, the financial statements of the Company, consolidated financial statements along with relevant documents and separate audited financial statements in respect of subsidiaries, are available on the website of the Company https://www.cmrsl.net/corporate-governance/.
Joint venture/associate company
As on March 31,2023, the Company has no associate company.
As on March 31,2023, the Company has no joint venture with any company, firm or body corporate etc.
12. Directors’ responsibility statement
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(5) of the Act, the Board of Directors, to the best of their knowledge and ability, confirm that:
a) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
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 year and of the profit and loss 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;
e) they have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and are operating effectively; and
f) they have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
13. Directors and key managerial personnel Induction
The Shareholders at their Extra-Ordinary General Meeting (i.e. through postal ballot/remote evoting process) on March 13, 2023, approved the appointment of Mr. Shravan Sampath as an Independent Director on the Board effective from February 07, 2023.
Appoi ntment/Re-appoi ntment
Director liable to retire to rotation
Mr. Pradeep Gupta (DIN:00007520) retires by rotation at the ensuing AGM and being eligible, has offered himself for re-appointment. The Notice convening the ensuing AGM sets out the required details.
Independence of directors
Your Company’s Board consists of experience rich, professionals and visionaries who provide strategic direction and guidance to the organization.
As on March 31,2023, the Board comprised of four non-executive independent directors.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 149(7) of the Act, the independent directors have submitted declarations that each of them meets the criteria of independence as provided in Section 149(6) of the Act read with Rules framed thereunder and Regulation 16(1) (b) of the Listing Regulations. There has been no change in the circumstances affecting their status as independent directors of the Company.
During the year under review, the independent directors of the Company had no pecuniary relationship or transactions with the Company.
Key Managerial Personnel
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 203 of the Act, Mr. Dhaval Gupta, Managing Director, Mr. Sankaranarayanan V. V., Chief Financial Officer and Mrs. Savita Rana, Company Secretary are the Key Managerial Personnel as on March 31,2023.
Composition of the Board of Directors
The Board comprises of seven directors viz. Executive, Non-Executive and Independent Directors including one woman director. The details of composition of the Board of Directors are given in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this report.
14. Number of meetings of the Board
Seven meetings of the Board were held during the financial year under review. For details of meetings of the Board including attendance at the meetings, number of directorships in other entities, please refer the Corporate Governance Report attached to this report.
15. Committees of the Board:
The Company’s Board has following committees:
- Audit Committee
- Nomination and Remuneration Committee
- Stakeholders Relationship Committee
- Risk Management Committee
- Investment Committee
During the year, all recommendations made by the Committees were approved by the Board.
Details of Committee meetings, terms of reference of the Committees, Committee membership and attendance of Directors at meetings of the Committees are provided in the Corporate Governance Report which is part of this report.
16. Board evaluation
The Company’s external communication has transitioned to virtual formats. Events, such as quarterly results, meetings of the Board and the AGM, have been executed successfully virtually and also recruitment drives have also been conducted virtually.
Our focus towards our clients, employees, investors and partners remained unwavering through this period. This reflected in the record number of large deals we secured even while working remotely.
In terms of the Policy for Evaluation of the Performance of the Board of the Company, the Board has carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance, board committees, and individual directors pursuant to the provisions of the Act and Listing Regulations.
The performance of the Board was self-evaluated after seeking inputs from all the directors on the basis of criteria such as the Board composition and structure, effectiveness of Board processes, information and functioning, etc. Further, The Board and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee reviewed the performance of individual directors on the basis of criteria such as the contribution of the individual director to the board and committee meetings like preparedness on the issues to be discussed, meaningful and constructive contribution and inputs in meetings, etc.
The Company recognizes that good corporate governance is a continuous exercise and requires everyone to raise their level of competency and capability to meet the expectations in managing the enterprise and its resources optimally with prudent ethical standards. Adherence to transparency, accountability, fairness and ethical standards are an integral part of the Company’s function.
The performance of the committees was evaluated by the Board after seeking inputs from the committee members on the basis of criteria such as the composition of committees, effectiveness of committee meetings, etc.
In a separate meeting of independent directors, performance of non-independent directors, the Board as a whole and Chairman of the Company was evaluated, taking into account the views of executive directors and non-executive directors.
At the Board meeting that followed the meeting of the independent directors and meeting of Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the performance of the Board, its Committees and individual directors was also discussed. Performance evaluation of independent directors was done by the entire Board, excluding the independent director being evaluated.
The criteria for performance evaluation have been detailed in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this Report.
17. Particulars of employees and related disclosures
Disclosure pertaining to remuneration and other details as required under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is annexed to the Report as Annexure-B.
18. Transactions with related parties
a. During the year under review, there were some transactions entered into by the Company with related parties, which were in the Ordinary Course of Business and at Arm’s Length pricing basis for which the Audit Committee granted omnibus approval (which are repetitive in nature) and the same were reviewed by the Audit Committee and the Board.
b. Significant Transactions with Related Parties which were at Arm’s Length Basis:
The Company had from time to time given to Cyber Media (India) Limited (‘CMIL’), holding company, a sum aggregating to Rs. 9,85,00,000 which included capital advance of Rs. 7,60,00,000 to purchase CMIL’s immovable property being corporate office, namely ‘Cyber House’ located at Plot No. B-35, Sector-32, Gurguram-122001, and Rs. 2,25,00,000 to meet working capital requirements.
The Company has expressed its unwillingness to purchase the property and requested CMIL to refund the capital advance and also to repay the amount given for working capital requirements. CMIL requested to repay the aforesaid entire amount as loan with interest over 20 years’ period in equated monthly installments, the Company agreed to the proposal @ interest of 7.30% p.a.
The Board, at its meeting held on February 07, 2023, approved the aforesaid inter-corporate loan to CMIL.
c. There were no materially significant transactions with related parties which were in conflict with the interest of the Company.
d. As required under section 134(3)(h) of the Act, the details of the transactions entered into with related parties during the year under review, which fall under the scope of Section 188(1) of the Act, are given in Form AOC-2 attached as Annexure-C to this report.
19. Disclosure requirements
As per Listing Regulations, the Corporate Governance Report with the Practicing Company Secretary’s Certificate thereon and MD/ CEO’s certificate and the Management Discussion and Analysis are attached to this report which form part thereof.
The Company has devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
Related Party disclosures/transactions are detailed in the Notes to the financial statements.
20. Corporate Social Responsibility
The Company’s net worth, turnover and net profit are below the limits specified under the provisions of section 135 of the Act. Hence, the provisions with respect to Corporate Social Responsibility are not made applicable to the Company.
21. Internal financial control and their adequacy
The Board of your Company has laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and operating effectively. Your Company has adopted policies and procedures for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including adherence to the Company’s policies, the safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, and the timely preparation of reliable financial disclosures.
22. Auditor’s report and Secretarial audit report Statutory Auditor’s report
The statutory auditor’s report does not contain any qualifications, reservations, or adverse remarks or disclaimer.
Pursuant to Section 143(12) of the Act, the statutory auditor has not reported to the Company, any instances of fraud committed against the Company by its officers or employees.
Secretarial Auditor’s report
The secretarial auditor’s report does not contain any qualifications, reservations, or adverse remarks or disclaimer. Secretarial auditor’s report is attached to this report as Annexure-D.
Internal Auditor’s Report
The Internal Auditor submitted their report to the Audit Committee on quarterly basis.
23. Company’s policies
Vigil Mechanism/Whistle Blower Policy
The Company has a Whistle Blower Policy and has established the necessary vigil mechanism for directors and employees in confirmation with Section 177(9) of the Act and Regulation 22 of Listing Regulations, to report concerns about unethical behavior. The details of the policy have been disclosed in the Corporate Governance Report which is attached to this report. The policy is also available on Company’s website link: https://www.cmrsl.net/corporate-governance/.
During the year, the Company did not receive any complaint under vigil mechanism and there was no complaint pending at the opening and closing of the year under review.
Nomination and Remuneration Policy
The Company has the policy on the appointment and remuneration of directors and key managerial personnel which provides a framework based on which our human resources management aligns their recruitment plans for the strategic growth of the Company. The policy is available on the Company’s website. The related weblink is: https://www.cmrsl.net/corporate-governance/.
Policy on Related Party Transactions
The Company has a policy for contracts or arrangements to be entered into by the Company with related parties which is available on Company’s website link, https://www.cmrsl.net/corporate-governance/.
Policy for Determining Material Subsidiaries
The Company has policy for determining material subsidiaries which is available on the Company’s website. The relevant weblink is: https://www.cmrsl.net/corporate-governance/.
Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading in Company’s Securities
The Company has Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading in Company’s Securities which is available on the Company’s website. The relevant weblink is: https://www.cmrsl.net/corporate-governance/.
Document Preservation Policy
The Company has established a policy in confirmation of Regulation 9 of the Listing Regulations for preserving the documents, files, information etc. of the Company. The policy may be downloaded from the Company’s website. The relevant weblink is: https://www. cmrsl.net/corporate-governance/.
Policy for Determining Materiality of an event or information
The Company has policy for determining materiality of an event or information which is available on the Company’s website. The relevant weblink is: https://www.cmrsl.net/corporate-governance/.
Risk Management
Risk is an integral and unavoidable component of business and your company is committed to managing the risk in a proactive and effective manner. In today’s challenging and competitive environment, strategies for mitigating inherent risks in accomplishing the growth plans of the Company are imperative. The common risks inter alia are: regulations, competition, business risk, technology obsolescence, investments, retention of talent and expansion of facilities. Business risk, inter-alia, further includes financial risk, political risk, legal risk. Your Company adopts systematic approach to mitigate risks associated with accomplishment of objectives, operations, revenues and regulations. The Company has a Risk Management Policy. Our risk management policy focuses on three key elements, (i) risk assessment; (ii) risk management; and (iii) risk monitoring. Risk assessment consists of a detailed study of threats and vulnerability and resultant exposure to various risks. Risk management and risk monitoring are important in recognizing and controlling risks. Risk mitigation is an exercise aiming to reduce the loss or injury arising out of various risk exposures. The Audit Committee of the Company reviews the Risk Management Policy and its implementation.
The Policy is also available on the Company’s website. The relevant link is: https://www.cmrsl.net/corporate-governance/.
Code of Conduct for the Board of Directors and Senior Management
The Company has on place Code of Conduct for the Board of Directors and Senior Management which is available on the Company’s website. The relevant weblink is: https://www.cmrsl.net/corporate-governance/.
Board Diversity Policy
The Company has on place a policy for the diversity of the Board which is available on the Company’s website. The relevant weblink is: https://www.cmrsl.net/corporate-governance/.
Sexual Harassment Policy
The Company has constituted Internal Committee as per provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and also has a policy and framework for employees to report sexual harassment cases at
workplace and its process ensures complete anonymity and confidentiality of information. Workshops and awareness programmes against sexual harassment are conducted across the organization.
During the year, no complaint regarding sexual harassment was filed with the Company. There was no pending complaint at the opening and closing of the year under review.
24. Deposits from the public
The Company has not accepted any deposits under Chapter V of the Act and the rules made there under, (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment(s) thereof).
25. Conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange and outgo
The particulars prescribed under Section 134 of the Act read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, relating to Conservation of Energy, technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earnings and outgo are given below:
Conservation of energy:
i. The operations of the Company are not energy-intensive. However, significant measures are taken to reduce energy consumption by using energy-efficient equipment. The Company constantly evaluates and invests in new technology to make its infrastructure more energy efficient and also under cost reduction measure the management has internally issued different circulars for use of natural light in place of tube lights; Administration keep a regular check on whether the Computer systems provided to the employees have been shut down properly at the time of closure of office etc.
ii. No new investment is made on such energy saving devices during the financial year.
iii. Further, since energy costs comprise a very small part of your Company’s total expenses, the financial implications of these measures are not material.
Technology absorption:
• The Company uses latest equipment and state of the art products and technology to provide a tech friendly environment to its employees. We are investing in process-driven technology automation across all operational functions. This includes proprietary products developed in-house as well as leveraging tools from the market.
- The Company uses diverse mix of technology platforms across its business functions driven by business needs. Some of the technologies being utilized are C , corePHP, React, Angular, MongoDB, Hadoop, javascript, node.js, GO, Python, Ruby, among others. The Company has the internal knowledge and expertise across all these technologies.
- For our product offerings, we are currently working with prominent cloud computing partners including Amazon Web Services, Automattic, DigitalOcean, Liquidweb, Kinsta, Escan, Stracture digital database, tdsman, zimyo hr management among others. Our systems also put high premium on security protocols, and ensure the data is protected.
• By virtue of the above initiatives, the Company is able to adopt appropriate technology for rendering better services at competitive prices.
• The Company firmly believes in that research and development of new techniques and processed will help the Company to grow and thus it is taking steps to upgrade and modernize its processes by adopting latest technology developments in the field.
Foreign exchange earnings and outgo:
The details of foreign exchange earned and outgo during the year are as follows:
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Particulars
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Standalone
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Consolidated
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(Rs.)
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(Rs.)
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Foreign Exchange earnings
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2,97,50,849.25
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28,76,19,826.37
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Foreign Exchange Expenditure
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11,30,276.00
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21,91,48,263.48
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Efforts and initiatives in relation to exports
The Company is continuously putting efforts for more global recognition. As a part of this Transformation Agenda, we continue to make changes in how we are organized and how we build and deliver technologies.
Cyber Media Services Pte. Ltd (CMSPL), wholly owned subsidiary based in Singapore, continues to build its book of business. Our partnership with Google Asia Pacific continues to grow, and adds to our Auxo Ads product offerings.
The Company sees large opportunity in being able to provide tier-1 country clients digital marketing, data analytics, consulting and other quality services. In this transformation journey, our experience of over two decades of managing international businesses and partnerships will enable us better decision making and business growth.
The Company’s mission is to partner with enterprises, industry associations and governments and enable them to achieve success and sustained growth.
26. Disclosures as per the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014
There was no change in nature of business of the Company.
Names of companies which have become or have ceased to be its subsidiaries, joint ventures or associate companies during the year under review: None
During the year under review, there were no significant and material orders passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals impacting the going concern status and Company’s operations in future.
27. Other disclosures
Material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company
Pridhvi Asset Reconstruction and Securitisation Company Limited (“PARAS”), had filed an Original Application bearing No. 321/2017 (‘OA’ under Section 19 of the Recovery of the Debts Due to Banks and Financial Institutions Act, 1993 before the Hon’ble Debts Recovery Tribunal-I, Delhi (‘DRT’) on March 28, 2017 for recovery of Rs. 17,67,32,603, against (i) Cyber Media (India) Limited, Borrower (ii) the Company, Corporate Guarantor; and (iii) Mr. Pradeep Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director of the Borrower, Personal Guarantor.
Pursuant to the terms of OTS dated January 29, 2022 for Rs. 14.25 with PARAS, the Borrower had paid the entire OTS amount to PARAS. PARAS has withdrawn the said OA pending before the Hon’ble DRT, on January 30, 2023, against all the three respondents, and the said OA has been dismissed as withdrawn and disposed off by the Hon’ble DRT.
Particulars of loans, guarantees and investments
Particulars of loans given, investments made, guarantees given and securities provided along with the purpose for which the loan or guarantee or security is proposed to be utilized by the recipient are provided in the financial statements.
Annual Return
In compliance of Section 134(3)(a) of the Act, copy of Annual Return for the financial year ended March 31, 2023 prepared as per sub-section (3) of Section 92 of the Act has been hosted on the Company’s website. The relevant weblink is: https://www.cmrsl.net/ corporate-governance/.
Listing on stock exchange
The Company’s shares are listed on the SME platform, (NSE-EMERGE) with National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) with symbol CMRSL. The Company confirms that the annual listing fee to the stock exchange for the financial year 2022-23 has been paid.
Depository System
The Company’s equity shares are available for dematerialization through National Securities Depository Limited and Central Depository Services (India) Limited. As of March 31,2023, 100% of the equity shares of the Company were held in dematerialised form.
Details of application(s) made under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
Pridhvi Asset Reconstruction and Securitisation Company Limited, Financial Creditor, on March 27, 2021, filed applications under sections 7 and 95 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 before the Hon’ble National Company Law Tribunal-New Delhi Branch, against (i) Cyber Media (India) Limited, Corporate Debtor (Borrower), (ii) the Company, Corporate Guarantor; and (iii) Mr. Pradeep Gupta, Chairman & Managing Director of the Corporate Debtor, Personal Guarantor.
The Borrower entered into One Time Settlement (“OTS”) dated January 29, 2022 with PARAS for Rs. 14.25 Crore. The Borrower has paid the entire OTS amount, and PARAS has withdrawn all the above three applications.
Disclosure on cost records
The provisions of Section 148 of the Act are not applicable to the Company. Hence, the Company is not required to maintain any cost records.
Additional Information
The additional information required to be given under the Act and the rules framed thereunder, has been laid out in the Notes attached to and forming part of the financial statements. The Notes to the financial statements referred to the Auditors’ Report are self-explanatory and therefore do not call for any further explanation.
28. Acknowledgements
The Directors express their warm appreciation to the Company’s employees for their unstinted commitment and continued contribution to the growth of the Company.
The Directors thank the government, regulatory authorities, banks, financial institutions, shareholders, customers, vendors and other business associates for their continued support and co-operation in the Company’s progress.
The Directors appreciate and value the contribution made by every member of the CMRSL family.
For and on behalf of the Board of Cyber Media Research & Services Limited
Dhaval Gupta Krishan Kant Tulshan Managing Director Director
DIN: 05287458 DIN: 00009764
New Delhi August 08, 2023
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