- Corporate Governance report 2010 - 11
- Corporate Governance report 2009 - 10
- Corporate Governance report 2008 - 09
- Corporate Governance report 2007 - 08
- Corporate Governance report 2006 - 07
- Corporate Governance report 2005 - 06
Remuneration Policy and Details of Remuneration to all Directors:
The remuneration paid to the Executive Directors viz. Managing Director and Whole-time Director of the Company is recommended by Remuneration and Compensation Committee [previously known are ‘Remuneration Committee’] and the Board of Directors and approved by the Shareholders. The remuneration of the Executive Directors has two components: fixed pay and variable pay. While the fixed pay is paid to the Directors on monthly basis, variable pay includes Commission payable to executive directors which is based on Net Profit of the Company.
The Non-executive Directors are paid Sitting Fees within the limits that could be paid without the approval of the Central Government, for attending Board / Committee Meetings.
During the financial year 2010-2011 remuneration of Rs. 60,00,000/- each was paid to Mr. Shekhar G. Patel, Managing Director and Mr. Dipakkumar G. Patel, Chairman and Whole-time Director of the Company. According to the Articles of Agreement entered into between the Company and the abovementioned Directors, they were entitled to commission of 1% on the net profits of the Company calculated as per the provisions of Section 349 and 350 of the Companies Act, 1956. During the year under review, the said managerial personnel waived the commission payable to them.
In addition to this, non-executive directors were paid Sitting Fees of Rs. 2,09,800 /-. Further, none of the Non-executive Independent Directors, eligible under ESOP 2010 Scheme, has been granted any Options under the Employees Stock Option Scheme [ESOP 2010] of the Company.
6.SHAREHOLDERS’/ INVESTORS’ GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE
Composition:
The Shareholders’/ Investors’ Grievance Committee consists of three Independent Non Executive Directors and one Promoter Director. During the year 2010-2011, the Board of Directors of the Company reconstituted the said Committee at their meeting held on 1st October, 2010 by appointing new member viz. Mr. Shekhar G. Patel, Managing Director of the Company.
This Committee is specifically responsible for the Redressal of shareholders’ / Investors’ grievances related to non-receipt of Annual reports, non-receipt of declared dividend, Transfer/ Transmission/ Demat of Shares/ Issue of Duplicate Share Certificates, etc. The Committee also oversees the performance of the Registrar & transfer agents of the Company relating to the investors’ services and recommend measures for improvement.
The Terms of Reference:
The terms of reference of the Investors’ Grievance Committee, inter alia, include the following:
- Investor relations and redressal of shareholdings’ grievances in general & relating to non-receipt of dividends, non- receipt of annual reports, etc. in particular.
- Such other matters as may from time to time be required by any statutory, contractual or other regulatory requirements by such a Committee.
Meetings:
The Committee held fifteen meetings during the Financial Year 2010-2011.
Attendance:
The committee whose terms of reference have been specified as per clause 49 of the Listing Agreement consists of:
| Name | Designation | Meetings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Held | Attended | ||
| Mr. Arvindbhai Nanavati | Chairman of the Committee, Independent and Non-Executive Director. | 15 | 15 |
| Dr. Tarang M Desai | Member of the Committee, Independent and Non-Executive Director | 15 | 13 |
| Mr. Ashish H. Modi | Member of the Committee, Independent and Non-Executive Director | 15 | 15 |
| Mr. Shekhar G. Patel | Member of the Committee, Managing Director | 15 | 7 |
The Composition, powers, role and terms of reference of the Committee are in accordance with the provisions of Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement(s).
Name and designation of Compliance Officer
Ms. Priti Jani, Deputy Manager (Secretarial) being qualified Company Secretary, is the Compliance Officer of the Company.
Details of complaints received and redressed:
| Number of complaints outstanding as on 01/04/2010 | - Nil |
| Number of complaints received from the investor from 01/04/2010 to 31/03/2011 | - 8 |
| Number of complaints solved to the satisfaction of the Investors as on 31/03/2011 | - 8 |
| Number of complaints pending as on 31/03/2011 | - Nil |
7.SHARE ALLOTMENT COMMITTEE
Composition:
During the year under review, the Company implemented ESOP Scheme amongst the Employees and Non-executive Directors of the Company and its Subsidiaries, if any. Hence, in order to carry out effective implementation of ESOP Scheme the Board of Director at its meeting held on 1st October, 2011 constituted Share Allotment Committee for purpose of allotting Shares to employees / non-executive Directors on Conversion of Options into Shares. The said Committee is consisting of following Directors as the Members of the Committee:
| Name | Designation |
|---|---|
| Mr. Dipakkumar G. Patel | Chairman of the Committee, Chairman & Whole-time Director of the Company. |
| Mr. Shekhar G. Patel | Member of the Committee, Managing Director of the Company. |
| Ms. Lalitaben G. Patel | Member of the Committee, Promoter & Non-executive Director of the Company. |
Meetings:
No meeting was held during the year under review as the Options are yet unvested.
8.GENERAL BODY MEETINGS:
Details of last three Annual General Meetings are as follows:
| Year | Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-2008 | September 27, 2008 | 3.00 p.m. | 1st Floor, “Samudra” Nr Klassic Gold Hotel Off C G Road, Ellisbridge Ahmedabad–380 006. |
| 2008-2009 | September 30, 2009 | 3.00 p.m. | 1st Floor, “Samudra” Nr Klassic Gold Hotel Off C G Road, Ellisbridge Ahmedabad–380 006. |
| 2009-2010 | September 30, 2010 | 3.00 p.m. | Ganesh Corporate House, 100 feet, Hebatpur-Thaltej Road, Nr. Sola Bridge, Off. S. G. Highway, Ahmedabad 380 054 |
SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS
Two Special Resolutions were put through in the last three years’ Annual General Meetings.
One Extra Ordinary General Meeting was held during the year 2010-2011.
POSTAL BALLOTS
No ordinary or special resolutions were passed through a postal ballot during the year 2010-2011.
DISCLOSURE
9.DISCLOSURE
- Material Related Party Transaction:
None of the transactions with any of the related parties were in conflict with the interest of the Company. Attention of members is drawn to the disclosure of transactions with the related parties set out in Notes on Accounts - Schedule ‘19’, forming part of the Annual Report.
The Company's major related party transactions are generally with its Subsidiaries and Associates. The related party transactions are entered into based on considerations of various business exigencies such as synergy in operations, sectoral specialization and the Company's long term strategy for sectoral investments, optimization of market share, profitability, legal requirements, liquidity and capital resources of subsidiaries and associates. All related party transactions are negotiated on arm length basis and are intended to further the interests of the Company.
The directors regularly make full disclosures to the Board of Directors regarding nature of their interest in the Companies in which they are directors or members. Full particulars of contract entered with the companies/ partnership firms in which the directors are directly or indirectly concerned or interested are entered in the Register of Contract maintained under Section 301 of the Companies Act, 1956 and the same is placed in every Board meeting for the noting of the directors. - Compliances
There were neither any instances of non-compliance by the Company nor there were any penalties or strictures imposed on the Company by the Stock Exchange/(s) or SEBI or any statutory authority, on any matter related to Capital Markets, during the last three years. - Risk Management
Business risk evaluation and management is an ongoing process within the Company. During the year under review, the Management reviewed the risk management and minimization procedure adopted by the Company covering the business operations of the Company. The Company has taken insurance of all the projects including Corporate House of the Company. - Proceeds from public issues, rights issues, preferential issues etc.
During the year under review, the Company has not raised any proceeds from public issue, right issue, preferential issues, etc. - CEO/ CFO Certification
In terms of revised Clause 49 of Listing Agreement, the Certification by Chairman & Whole-time Director & Managing director has been obtained and the said certification has been placed before the Board Members of the Company for perusal.
10.MEANS OF COMMUNICATION
| (a) | Half yearly report | Half yearly report is not sent to shareholders |
| (b) | Quarterly Results | Normally quarterly results of the Company are published in: Economic Times (English) and Economic Times (Gujarati) |
| (c) | Website where results are displayed | www.ganeshhousing.com |
| (d) | Whether it also displays official news, release and the presentation made to institutional investors to the analysts. | Yes |
| (e) | Whether Management Discussions & Analysis forms part of Annual Report. | Yes |
11.GENERAL SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION
- Date, time and venue of 20th Annual General Meeting
On Friday, September 30, 2011 at 3.00 p.m.
At:
The Registered Office of the Company
Ganesh Corporate House
100 Feet Hebatpur – Thaltej Road,
Near Sola Bridge, Off. S. G. Highway,
Ahmedabad - 380 054. - Financial Calendar:
(Tentative and subject to change for the financial year 2011-2012)Quarter ending Quarter ending Quarter ending June 30, 2011 Second week of August, 2011 September 30, 2011 Second week of November, 2011 December 31, 2011 Second week of February, 2012 March 31 , 2012 End of May, 2012 Annual General Meeting for the year ending March 31, 2012 End of September, 2012 - Date of Book Closure
16th September, 2011 (Friday) to 30th September, 2011 (Friday) (Both the days inclusive) - Dividend Payment Date
The final dividend, if approved by the shareholders, shall be paid on or after October 04, 2011, within the statutory time limit. - E. Listing on Stock Exchanges :
Listing fees for the financial year 2011-2012 have been paid to the aforesaid Stock Exchanges.BOMBAY STOCK EXCHANGE LTD
1ST FLOOR, NEW TRADING RING
ROTUNDA BUILDING
P J TOWERS
DALAL STREET
FORT, MUMBAI – 400 001NATIONAL STOCK EXCHANGE OF INDIA LTD.
EXCHANGE PLAZA,
PLOT NO. C/1, G BLOCK
BANDRA-KURLA COMPLEX
BANDRA €, MUMBAI – 400 051 - Stock Code / Symbol
(i) Bombay Stock Exchange Ltd
Scrip ID
Scrip forms part of BSE Small Cap Index.- 526367
- GANESHSG(ii) National Stock Exchange Of India Ltd
Company Symbol
ISIN No. Equity shares NSDL/CDSL
- GANESHHOUC
- INE 460C01014 - Market Price Data:
The Monthly high/low and the volume of the Company’s shares traded on stock exchanges and the Monthly high /low of the said exchanges are as follows:Company BSE Month High (Rs.) Low (Rs.) Volume (Nos.) BSE Sensex (High) BSE Sensex (Low) April 2010 197.95 171.00 1017988 18047.86 17276.80 May 2010 186.80 147.30 326951 17536.86 15960.15 June 2010 182.00 153.05 191459 17919.62 16318.39 July 2010 204.80 168.00 306810 18237.56 17395.58 August 2010 225.90 178.65 799048 18475.27 17819.99 September 2010 250.10 190.45 2411141 20267.98 18027.12 October 2010 279.90 238.25 1167873 20854.55 19768.96 November 2010 268.00 171.00 274553 21108.64 18954.82 December 2010 235.60 169.00 200768 20552.03 19074.57 January 2011 223.85 156.00 401779 20664.80 18038.48 February 2011 174.90 135.25 93223 18690.97 17295.62 March 2011 169.50 141.00 231797 19575.16 17792.17 Company NSE Month High (Rs.) Low (Rs.) Volume (Nos.) BSE Sensex (High) BSE Sensex (Low) April 2010 198.70 170.45 1152993 5399.65 5160.90 May 2010 184.50 147.25 423343 5278.70 4807.30 June 2010 180.00 153.00 284614 5366.75 4961.05 July 2010 205.00 171.00 402217 5477.50 5225.60 August 2010 225.00 178.75 1074210 5549.80 5348.90 September 2010 250.00 189.00 4005685 6073.50 5403.05 October 2010 290.70 236.25 2072920 6284.10 5937.10 November 2010 269.80 170.60 510208 6338.50 5690.35 December 2010 234.90 170.10 510245 6147.30 5721.15 January 2011 224.25 155.60 742224 6181.05 5416.65 February 2011 174.90 135.25 324595 5599.25 5177.70 March 2011 164.70 123.65 247532 5872.00 5348.20 - Registrar and Transfer Agents:
M/s. MCS Limited, 101 Shatdal Complex, Opp. Bata Show Room, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad – 380 009, Tel. Nos. 079 - 26582878, 26581296, 26584027, Fax No. 079 – 30070678. - Share Transfer System
Transfers in physical form are lodged with the Company/ Transfer Agent. The Transfer Agent has complete computerized facility for processing the transfer. After verification of the transfers lodged in physical form, the transfer agent prepares a statement of transfers which is reviewed by the Shareholders/Investors Grievances Committee of Directors and if in order, the transfers are approved generally once in a fortnight. The share certificates duly transferred are then sent by the transfer agent to the transferees, which complete the transaction. In case of any complaint from shareholder for delay in transfer, the matter is actively followed up by the Company with the transfer agent and the same is resolved to the satisfaction of the shareholder. - Distribution of shareholding (As on March 31, 2011)
(a) On the basis of Nominal value of each Share held.
Shareholding of Nominal Value of Rs. No. of Shareholders Percentage to total Shareholders No. of shares held Percentage to total shares held Upto 500 10422 92.38 766101 2.35 501-1000 373 3.31 291964 0.89 1001-2000 179 1.59 265638 0.81 2001-3000 87 0.77 219011 0.67 3001-4000 38 0.34 134314 0.41 4001-5000 27 0.24 124460 0.38 5001-10000 53 0.47 398580 1.22 10001 and Above 102 0.90 30455812 93.26 TOTAL 11281 100.00 32655880 100.00
(b) On the basis of Category
Category No. of shares held Percentage to total shares held Indian Promoters 18374723 56.27 MF/UTI 1767923 5.41 FIs/Banks 1800 0.01 FIIs 6107283 18.70 Corporate Bodies 1723923 5.28 HUF/NRIS 351041 1.07 Indian Public 4329187 13.26 TOTAL 32655880 100.00
- Dematerialization of Shares and Liquidity
Electronic /Physical No. of Shares Percentage (%) NSDL 29782248 91.20 CDSL 2472219 7.57 Physical 401413 1.23 Total 32655880 100.00
32254467 equity shares were held in the demat form as on 31st March, 2011, constituting 98.77% of the total paid up share capital.
The shares are actively traded on Bombay Stock Exchange Ltd. and National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. For those shareholders who hold the shares in physical form may contact Depository Participant. - Outstanding GDRs/ ADRs/Warrants or any Convertible instruments conversion date and likely impact on equity
The Company has not issued any GDRs/ ADRs/ Warrants or any Convertible instruments till date. Hence, there are no outstanding GDRs/ ADRs/ Warrants or any Convertible instruments. - Plant Locations
The Company is engaged in Construction and infrastructure development business. The Company does not have any plant or factory. - Address for Correspondence
All enquiries, clarifications and Correspondence should be addressed to the Compliance Officer at the following address:
Ms. PRITI JANI
Deputy Manager (Secretarial) & Compliance Officer
Ganesh Housing Corporation Limited
Ganesh Corporate House
100 Feet Hebatpur – Thaltej Road
Near Sola Bridge, Off. S. G. Highway,
Ahmedabad - 380 054.
Tel. No. 6160 8888
Fax No. 6160 8889 - Compliance Certificate of the Auditors
A Certificate from the Auditors of the Company M/s. J M Parikh & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Ahmedabad confirming the compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement is annexed to the Directors’ Report forming part of the Annual Report. The said certificate has also been forwarded to the Stock Exchanges in India where the securities i.e. equity shares of the Company are listed.
AUDITORS’ CERTIFICATE ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
To
The Members
Ganesh Housing Corporation Limited,
Ahmedabad
We have examined the compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance by Ganesh Housing Corporation Limited for the year ended 31st March, 2011 as stipulated in Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement of the said Company with stock exchanges.
The compliance of conditions of corporate governance is the responsibility of the Management. Our examination has been limited to a review of the procedures and implementation thereof, adopted by the Company for ensuring the compliance with the conditions of the Corporate Governance. It is neither an audit nor an expression of opinion on the financial statements of the Company.
In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us and representations made by the Directors and management we certify that the Company has complied with the conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated in Clause 49 of the abovementioned Listing Agreement.
As required by the Guidance Note issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, we have to state that the Registrars and Share Transfer Agents of the company have maintained records to show the Investors Grievances against the Company and have certified that on 31st March, 2011 there were no investor grievances remaining unattended/pending for more than 30 days.
We further state that such compliance is neither an assurance as to the future viability of the Company nor to the efficiency or effectiveness with which the Management has conducted the affairs of the Company.
FOR J.M. PARIKH & ASSOCIATES
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
PLACE: AHMEDABAD
DATE : 12/08/2011
KAUSHAL SHAH
PARTNER
MEMBERSHIP NO.:- 127379
FRN:- 118007W
DECLARATION BY THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
This is to confirm that the Company has adopted a Code of Conduct for its Board Members and the senior management personnel and the same is available on the Company’s website.
I confirm that the Company has in respect of the financial year ended March 31, 2011, received from the senior management personnel of the Company and the members of the Board, a declaration of compliance with the Code of Conduct as applicable to them.
DATE :12/08/2011
MANAGING DIRECTOR
