To The Shareholders
Your directors are pleased to present their report on the business and operations of
the Company and the statement of accounts for the financial year ended on 31st
March 2023.
FINANCIAL RESULTS:
(Rs. in crores)
Particulars |
2022-23 |
2021-22 |
Income from operations |
8,103.40 |
7,594.45 |
Profit before depreciation & tax (PBDT) |
2,107.82 |
1,936.84 |
Profit before exceptional item(s) and tax |
1,554.98 |
1,407.10 |
Exceptional Item(s) |
1.25 |
0.08 |
Profit before tax (PBT) |
1,557.73 |
1,407.02 |
Provision for tax including prior period tax adjustments |
384.65 |
344.68 |
Profit after tax (PAT) |
1,169.08 |
1,062.34 |
Other Comprehensive Income |
29.75 |
(-) 1.34 |
Total Comprehensive Income for the period |
1,198.83 |
1,061.00 |
Appropriations: |
|
|
Interim Dividend (Current Year) |
548.36 |
365.58 |
Final Dividend (Last Year) |
182.79 |
121.86 |
Transfer to general reserves |
116.91 |
106.23 |
Balance carried to Balance Sheet |
350.77 |
467.33 |
Earnings per share (Rs.) |
19.19 |
17.44 |
DIVIDEND:
As per the guidelines issued by Department of Investment and Public Asset Management
(DIPAM) the minimum dividend to be paid for the year should be at least 5% of net worth or
30% of profit after tax, whichever is higher. Taking into consideration the above and
other factors for the year 2022-23, the Board recommended a final dividend of 40% (Rs.2/-
per equity share of Rs.5/- each) on the paid-up share capital of Rs.304.65 crores which is
in addition to three (03) Interim Dividends totalling to 180% (Rs.9/- per equity share of
Rs.5/- each) already paid during the year. The total dividend (interim plus final) for the
year 2022-23 will be Rs.670.22 crores as compared to Rs.548.36 crores for the FY 2021-22.
The dividend paid/proposed for the year 2022-23 works out to 5.96% of net worth as on
31.03.023 and 57.33% of profit after tax of the Company for the year.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS:
The operating turnover of your Company registered an increase of 6.70% during the year
under review from Rs.7,594.45 crores in the previous year to Rs.8,103.40 crores in the
current year, which is the highest ever turnover achieved in any financial year. Total
expenditure increased by 6.57% from Rs. 6,448.92 crores in 2021-22 to Rs.6,872.44 crores
in 2022-23. The profit before tax for current year works out to Rs.1,553.73 crores, which
is an increase of 10.43% over 2021-22. After making provisions for income tax, tax
adjustments, the profit after tax stands at Rs.1,169.08 crores, which is 10.05% higher
than last year.
OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE:
The throughput of your company reflects a healthy growth of 7.08% during the year
2022-23 in comparison to the year 2021-22. The segment-wise comparison is as under:
Handling (In TEUs) |
2022-23 |
2021-22 |
%age Growth |
EXIM |
34,06,864 |
32,69,026 |
4.22 |
Domestic |
9,54,267 |
8,03,899 |
18.70 |
Total |
43,61,131 |
40,72,925 |
7.08 |
As can be seen, the company has registered a growth of 4.22% in EXIM throughput and
18.70% in Domestic throughput during the year 2022-23. In terms of tonnage carried by
rail, the company carried a total tonnage of 49.00 million tons in current fiscal as
against 47.69 million tons in 2021-22, with an increase of 2.75%. The throughput achieved
by the company is highest ever in any financial year.
CAPITAL STRUCTURE:
The authorised and paid-up share capital of the Company at the end of the current year
was Rs.400.00 crore and Rs.304.65 crore respectively in which there was no change during
the year. Also there was no change in the shareholding of Government of India in the
Company during the year 2022-23 and as on 31.03.2023 their shareholding was 54.80% and
balance 45.20% shares are held by FPIs, Institutions, Mutual Funds, Banks, Body
Corporates, Individuals, etc.
LISTING AND DEMATERIALIZATION OF SHARES:
CONCOR has only one class of security i.e. equity shares listed with the Stock
Exchanges in India. CONCOR's equity shares are listed with the two exchanges i.e. BSE
Limited (BSE) and National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE). The listing fees of both
the stock exchanges have been paid. To facilitate dematerialization of shares by its
shareholders, CONCOR has signed agreements with both the Depositories (NSDL & CDSL).
As per SEBI guidelines, CONCOR's shares have been placed under Compulsory Demat
Mode'. Out of 60,92,94,348 equity shares of Rs.5/- each listed on the Stock Exchanges,
60,92,93,545 equity shares (99.9999% of the total equity shares) were in demat mode as on
31.03.2023. The market capitalization of the Company was Rs.35,354 crores as on 31.03.2023
(as per closing price on last trading day of the year at NSE) and the highest market
capitalization during the year was Rs.50,495 crore as per highest price at NSE on
09.11.2022.
MOU PERFORMANCE:
The Memorandum of Undertaking (MoU) is signed every year between your Company and its
administrative ministry i.e., Ministry of Railways (MOR) to assess and enhance performance
of Company through the targets set therein. The MoU for FY 2022-23 was signed between MOR,
Government of India and CONCOR in which targets to be achieved during the year were fixed.
The evaluation of MoU of your Company for FY 2022-23 is under process. Evaluation of
MoU performance for FY 2021-22 was completed by DPE and CONCOR has been awarded
Excellent Rating' with a score of 90.32 marks.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE:
Capital Expenditure of Rs.568.16 crores approx. was incurred during the year mainly on
development/expansion of terminals, acquisition of wagons, handling equipment and IT
Infrastructure, etc.
NEW TERMINALS & TERMINAL NETWORK EXPANSION:
The company has 61 terminals in total as on 31.03.2023, of which 05 are pure EXIM
terminals, 36 are combined Container terminals, 17 are pure Domestic Terminals and 3
strategic Tie ups are at various locations. Two (02) new facilities were developed
during2022 -23, namely:
? Multi Modal Logistics Park at Paradip (Odisha)
? Multi Modal Logistics Park at Dahej (Gujarat)
HIGH SPEED WAGONS, CONTAINERS AND HANDLING EQUIPMENTS:
In order to strengthen and improve the service level, CONCOR modified its 9,075 Bogie
Low Container (BLC) wagons into Bogie Low Container Modified (BLCM) rakes with increasing
axle load capacity from 20.3T to 22T. 2,990 nos. BLC wagon, 1,304 nos. BFKHN wagon, 1,402
nos. BLL wagon, 275 nos. BVZI (brake Van) and 1,490 nos. 25 Ton axle high speed BLCS
wagons were commissioned in FY 2022-2023. Further, 470 numbers of BLCM wagons have been
taken on Lease for the period of 10 years since 2018-19. Therefore, total wagons
(BLCS+BLC+BLCM+BLL+BFKHN+BVZI) holding (including leased wagons) as on 31.03.2023 were
16,731 nos. During the FY 2022-23, orders were placed on indigenous bidders under make in
India and "Atmanirbhar Bharat" for supply of 7,000 nos. of 20' ISO/Domestic
containers. During the year 2022-23, 502 containers were delivered by the suppliers. As on
31.03.2023 CONCOR has 37,074 nos. (owned plus leased) containers. As on 31.03.2023, CONCOR
was having owned 108 RSTs and 14 Gantry cranes (13 RTG's and 01 RMG), 13 Nos. Fork Lift.
03 Nos. Reach Stackers (RST's) were approved for condemnation during the year 2022-23.
Apart from this, CONCOR have 31 nos. Reefer Power Packs i.e. 22 Container Capacity19
Nos., 24 Container Capacity5 Nos. and 44 Container Capacity7 Nos. to feed
power supply to refrigerated containers while transporting to ports.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY:
Your Company continued to make progress in the field of Information Technology. The
VSAT based hybrid network has been upgraded with MPLS cloud and now it covers 78+
locations. The Terminal Management System for Domestic (DTMS), for EXIM (ETMS), ERP for
Oracle Financial, HR Payroll, Container Repair System, Operation system was implemented
for the expanded network of terminals and a Data Warehouse Module for commercial
applications on centralized architecture is running smoothly across field
locations/Regional Offices and Corporate Office. The web enabled Customer interface
through a dedicated Web Server is running successfully providing facilities to the
customers. The customer feedback facility system as implemented on the website and on
mobile app enables us to constantly evaluate our performance and take corrective action on
customer complaints and feedback. Public Grievance lodging and monitoring system has been
deployed on CONCOR's website for Grievance Redressal system to reduce time in addressing
grievance & to increase transparency. The Electronic-filing of documents on the
Commercial System initially provided at ICD/Tughlakabad has been extended to all EXIM
terminals which enables the customers to file their documents electronically and make
on-line payment from their own premises. As part of business continuity plan, CONCOR has
established backup site and standby system at primary site for its commercial business
critical applications. CONCOR has been re-certified ISO/IEC-27001:2013 certification from
STQC IT Certification Services (Ministry of Communication & Information Technology)
for establishing an Information Security Management System (ISMS). As an extension of
existing HRMS, employee portal has been upgraded. This system facilitates employees to
access information regarding salary/ reimbursements, leave balances, PF statement, view
and submit their APAR online, online submission of Annual Property return, pension details
etc. The Employee feedback facility system implemented on the mobile app enables CONCOR to
constantly evaluate their performance and take corrective action on employee complaints
and feedback. The e-tender system with e-payment facility for sale and EMD electronically,
MSE exemptions is operating smoothly. The site is integrated with online payment gateway
for collection of fees. CONCOR has implemented reverse auction, e-tender cum forward
auction and its Corporate website is kept updated. CONCOR has launched its FMLM (First
Mile Last Mile) mobile app to EXIM customers to facilitate end to end solutions.
The e-Samarth application for Online Vigilance Clearances to handle bulk NOC request
creation & approval and workflow driven system has been evolved. This has increased
transparency and drastically reduced the total time of according NOC for various purposes.
Similarly, e-Voting was successfully done for CONCOR shareholders. File tracking system
was implemented at Corporate office of CONCOR. e-meeting app for conducting paperless
Board and Committee meetings of CONCOR and its Subsidiaries have been implemented. CONCOR
has launched its mobile app for disseminating the information (public tariff, rail tariff,
track & trace, Company directory, etc.) for its stakeholders and has launched mobile
app for Exim e-filing (covering reports & queries) for its stakeholders. CONCOR has
adopted various system improvements like dispensing submission of e-tender document with
an undertaking, making available all circulars and guide lines of all departments to all
employees on intranet with name compendium.concorindia.com, has introduced auto refund of
EMD on e-tendering system. CONCOR has started bulk coal movement, in Commercial system
necessary changes incorporated to capture same in system. CONCOR has started movement of
perishable goods through Ice Battery / Ice Battery Container movement. CONCOR has
implemented: (i) E-office replacing the physical files with electronic files as a step
towards office automation and paper less working. (ii) The Integration of commercial
applications with Oracle Financials ERP. Developed dash board to glance the performance
and various reports of CONCOR. (iii) E-contractor billing for online submission of
invoices by contractors through their digital signature only processed till payment. (iv)
KYCL for online track and trace of container for its customers through mobile app, chatbot
etc. (v) Bill tracking system to its vendors through website. (vi) eMB software
application for billing and release of payments. (vii) Aadhar linked e-Signing facility
for digitally signing of e-office files.
STANDARDISATION/ CERTIFICATIONS:
CONCOR continues to enjoy ISO 9001:2015 certification and as on 31.03.2023, 50 Nos. of
Terminals were ISO 9001:2015 certified. It is an illustration of the commitment of your
Company towards Quality Management System. Quality Policy clearly provides for ensuring
complete customer convenience & satisfaction and value for money through continual
improvement of system and processes. The Quality Policy has been prominently displayed at
all locations of CONCOR. Safety Slogans are displayed at prominent locations at various
terminals of CONCOR. ISO Certification is available for most of the units of the Company.
Disaster Management System has been hosted on CONCOR website. Further, in its endeavor to
maintain high standards of quality, your Company has been taking various steps, some of
which are as follows: ? Conducting periodical Management Review Meetings, wherein
various actions were taken with regard to Disaster Management, Safety Norms and Quality
Standards. ? Quality Audits were undertaken from time to time by Quality Auditors,
who have been trained internally for this purpose. ? Annual Surveillance Audit was
undertaken by an independent agency for a number of units.
JOINT VENTURES/ SUBSIDIARIES:
Your Company continued to place emphasis on providing total logistics and transport
solutions to its customers by exploring the possibilities of expanding the presence of the
Company in all segments of Logistics value chain in the EXIM as well as Domestic segments.
Strategic alliances firmed up, both for optimal utilization of infrastructure as well as
expansion into other segments of the value chain for effectively achieving the goals.
Your Company has formed various Subsidiaries/ Joint Ventures Companies for different
business areas such as Container Freight Station (M/s Star Track Terminals Pvt. Ltd., M/s
Transworld Terminals Dadri Pvt. Ltd., M/s CMA-CGM Logistics Park (Dadri) Pvt. Ltd. and M/s
Allcargo Logistics Park Pvt. Ltd.), Port Operations (M/s India Gateway Terminal Pvt. Ltd.
and M/s Gateway Terminals India Pvt. Ltd.), End to End Logistics (M/s TCI CONCOR
Multimodal Solutions Pvt. Ltd.), Multi Modal Logistics Parks (MMLP) (M/s Punjab
Logistics Infrastructure Ltd. and M/s SIDCUL CONCOR Infra Company Ltd.) and Rail
connectivity (M/s Angul Sukinda Railway limited). Brief particulars about the subsidiaries
of the Company are as under:
SIDCUL CONCOR Infra Company Limited
SIDCUL CONCOR Infra Company Ltd. (SCICL), a Joint Venture Company (JVC) with
shareholding of 74% and 26% of Container Corporation of India Limited (CONCOR) and State
Infrastructure & Industrial Development Corporation of Uttarakhand Ltd. (SIIDCUL)
respectively. It has developed a Multimodal Logistic Park (MMLP) at Pantnagar,
Uttarakhand, wherein it is doing operations in both the stream i.e. EXIM and Domestic. The
MMLP is strategically located near National Highway No. 87 and has wide hinterland
covering industrial areas like Pantnagar, Haldwani, Bazpur, Gadarpur, Kichha, Sitarganj,
Khatima, Lalkuwa, Bareilly etc. The MMLP provides Rail/Road transportation, Handling and
warehousing services to EXIM and Domestic trade as well as through conventional railway
wagons. The facility provides Rail connectivity to/from three gateway ports i.e. Mundra
& Pipavav in Gujarat and JNPT in Mumbai. In domestic segment MMLP is providing
services on pan India basis in general and particularly to Mumbai/Dronagiri/Gandhidham in
West, Hyderabad/Chennai and Bangalore in South and Shalimar (Kolkata) in East. In addition
to the above MMLP is also providing "First Mile Last Mile" road transportation
services for its customers. The MMLP also handled BOXN/BOSTN Rakes for paper pulp
commodity for the first time in the FY 2022-23. In addition to the transportation service,
the MMLP is providing warehousing facility for domestic and EXIM customers along with
facility of Bonded & Transit warehousing. During FY 2022-23, SCICL handled 522 rakes
which were 472 rakes in FY 2021-22. The total containers handled at MMLP, Pantnagar for
the said period were 37,603 TEUs which were 35,627 TEUs in FY 2021-22 and its revenue from
business operations for the said period was Rs.16.84 crores. The company's net profit
after tax rose to Rs.1.61 crore in FY 2022-23 which was Rs.0.21 crores in FY 2021-22. i.e.
an increase of 681.29%. The JVC is doing well and is emerging as a major logistics
service provider for rail logistics for the rapidly industrializing State of Uttarakhand.
Punjab Logistics Infrastructure Limited
Punjab Logistics Infrastructure Limited (PLIL) is another JVC of your company in which
Punjab State Container and Warehousing Corporation Limited (CONWARE) is the Joint Venture
(JV) partner of 49% and 51% equity is held by CONCOR. This Company has developed a MMLP in
the State of Punjab facilitating trade and industry of the State and putting them on
International map. During the financial year 2022-23, PLIL achieved turnover of Rs.38.15
crores as compared to Rs. 24.75 crores during the previous financial year 2021-22, which
shows an increase of 54.14% in the revenue from the operations. The total expenditure
increased by 15.60% from Rs.33.64 crores to Rs.38.89 crores during the financial year
2022-23. Loss before tax during the year under review i.e. FY 2022-23 stood at Rs.0.63
crores as compared to loss before tax for Rs.8.80 crores during the previous financial
year 2021-22, which shows a decline in loss by 92.84%. The loss after tax during the FY
2022-23 stood at Rs.0.91 crores as compared to the loss after tax for Rs.6.20 crores
during the previous FY 2021-22. The above two Companies i.e. SCICL & PLIL are also
subsidiaries of your Company as it is holding majority of shares in these companies. While
the existing Joint Ventures continued to perform to their full potential contributing to
the growth of the core business of CONCOR, new strategic alliances are also explored from
time to time. CONCOR is exploring the possibility of merger of its subsidiary companies,
i.e., M/s. CONCOR AIR Ltd. (CAL), M/s SIDCUL CONCOR Infra Company Ltd. (SCICL) and M/s
Punjab Logistics Infrastructure Ltd. (PLIL) with itself. The Board of Directors of the
Company had earlier approved scheme of amalgamation of CAL with CONCOR,
which was subject to necessary approvals and agreement/consent of concerned
stakeholders. The Board of Directors of CAL, considering the viability of future prospects
of continuing its operations for the remaining period of the concession, decided to
amicably settle the concession with MIAL. As a result, the concession rights of CAL with
MIAL have been settled w.e.f. 01.04.2022. Further, it was also decided to carry out
necessary modifications in the existing scheme of amalgamation/ merger of CAL into CONCOR,
once the transfer of concession rights in CAL is implemented.
For the amalgamation of SCICL and PLIL, the company is in discussion with the partners
in these companies namely SIIDCUL and CONWARE respectively.
WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARIES: Fresh & Healthy Enterprises Ltd.
CONCOR had incorporated M/s. Fresh & Healthy Enterprises Ltd. (FHEL) in the year
2006 as its wholly owned subsidiary to create world class cold storage infrastructure in
the country and to provide complete cold chain logistics solutions to the various
stakeholders in this field. Due to changed business dynamics with implementation of Goods
and Service Tax (GST), customized storage requirements, intense competition with
un-organized sector, it had been decided in the year 2018 to Re-engineer the Rai facility
in two phases for development as an Agri-logistics Centre with changed business model of
leasing/renting out the warehousing space for Cold Storage, Controlled Atmosphere (CA)
storage and Custom Bonded Warehousing (CBW) to interested parties. Under Re-engineering
Plan of Agri logistics centre at Rai, Sonepat, CONCOR infused a sum of Rs.27.12 crores
(Rs.13.45 crores for Phase-I and Rs.13.67 crores for Phase-II) in FHEL by way of
subscription of equity shares of the Company. On account of urgent need for repair of AHU
of 12 chambers and conversion of 13 chiller chambers having mezzanine floor in CA
Chambers, capital expenditure of Rs.1.65 crores was done by way or reappropriation of
funds drawn for phase-II. Major modifications under Phase-I, have been completed, by
incurring total expenditure of Rs.15.10 crores (Rs.13.45 crores plusRs.1.65 crores).
Further, FHEL completed construction of two new warehouses (30,160 Sq. ft. each) at Rai,
Sonepat under Phase-II at a cost of Rs.12.02 crores (Construction and related work
Rs.11.97 crores and advertisement expenses of Rs.0.05 crores) and leased out the same on
mutually agreed terms for a period of 10 years. The financial year 2022-23, has been mixed
year for business especially for import of fresh fruits cargo in Delhi-NCR area. Despite
all the hardships, the facility was running throughout the year. During the year, the
Company increased its customer base from 230 to 254 clients and also increased the range
of products being stored. As on 31.03.2023, 36 Chambers (7-Custom Bonded, 20-Chillers and
9-CA) were rented out for storage of Apple, Kiwi, Oranges, Dates, Pears,Almonds, Walnuts,
Garlic, Potatoes, Grapes etc.
During the year under review, total income of Company declined from Rs.6.97 Crore in FY
2021-22 to Rs.6.13 Crore, mainly due to lesser inflow of import caused by the ban imposed
by Govt. of India on import of Kiwi from Iran, direct clearance of imported cargo by
importers rather than keeping in Bonded warehouse, increased diesel expenses and early
opening of chambers as per market demand. The operating profit of Company decreased from
Rs.2.12 Crore in FY 2021-22 to Rs.1.12 Crore in FY 2022-23. FHEL could reduce its net loss
by 31% approx. i.e. from Rs.3.73 Crore in FY 2021-22 to Rs.2.57 Crore in FY 2022-23,
mainly with increase in other income and reduction in depreciation.
CONCOR Air Ltd.
In order to expand its span of operations and make its presence felt in Air cargo
business with a view to establish itself in this Industry, CONCOR had formed CONCOR Air
Ltd. (CAL) in the year 2012. It is 100% subsidiary of CONCOR and has an authorised share
capital of Rs.50 crores. The objectives of CAL was to: To undertake Air Cargo related
activities in International as well as Domestic circuit. To contribute in the development
of Air Cargo business of the country by providing end to end solution to the customers
through the mode of bonded trucking of Import/Export cargo from the various hinterlands to
the Airports.
To provide warehousing facilities to International & Domestic Air Cargo and to
facilitate the clearance of EXIM & Domestic Air Cargo. CONCOR Air Ltd. has made its
presence felt at Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in the field of domestic
and international air cargo related activities by entering into concession agreements with
Mumbai International Airport Ltd. (MIAL). In February 2013, for Domestic Air Cargo
Concession, CONCOR Air Ltd. has entered into an Agreement with MIAL under which Santacruz
Air Cargo Terminal (SACT) has been developed by CAL. SACT is a state of the art Green
Terminal with ultra-modern facilities for storage of cargo, handling, screening, cold
storage, etc. SACT was commissioned on 09.06.2016 and CAL has run this terminal under the
concession with MIAL till 31.03.2022. CAL's International Concession Agreement with MIAL
was successfully over and ended in April 2018. During the year at SACT, CAL has handled
Domestic Air Cargo of all major domestic carriers in Indian Domestic Sector i.e. Indigo,
Vistara, GO Air, Spicejet and Air Asia. CAL has earned a total income of Rs.59.25 Crore
during FY 2022-23 as compared to Rs.49.56 Crore during the previous financial year. The
paid-up equity capital of the company is Rs 36.65 Crore as on 31.03.2023. Due to continued
uncertainty in the business mainly on account of, new guidelines of the Bureau of Civil
Aviation Security (BCAS), Regulatory Body of the Aviation Sector for complying with the
guidelines pertaining to Regulatory Agent, possibility of diversion of business due to
privatization of Air India to Tata Group, anticipated merger of Air Asia and Vistara with
Air India and delay in hike in the tariff from regulatory agency Airports Economic
Regulatory Authority (AERA) which may entail loss to the organization till notification of
new revised tariff, etc., CAL decided to mutually settle the domestic concession it has
with MIAL w.e.f. 01.04.2022. Therefore, as per Mutual Agreement CAL continued same
business activities of SACT on hand holding basis for the year 2022-23. All the Assets of
the CAL were transferred to MIAL at Book Value and the business and operations were run on
Cost plus basis upto 31.03.2023.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
The Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company prepared in accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the applicable Indian Accounting Standards (Ind
AS) forms part of the Annual Report of the Company.
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT:
Human Resource Management (HRM) in organization is designed to maximize employee
performance to achieve its strategic objectives. HR is primarily concerned with the
management of people within organizations, focusing on policies and systems. Being a
progressive organization, CONCOR firmly believes in the strength of its most vital asset
i.e. Human Resource. CONCOR has adopted and aligned its HR strategy vis-a-vis systems
& procedures taking into account the business objectives and competence building
needed for the organization. HR strategy acts as a motivating factor for the employees who
contribute to the core competence of the organization to create a match between the
company's future needs and the aspirations of individual employees. CONCOR's HR Philosophy
is rooted in encouraging employee empowerment, growth and development of individuals by
realizing their potential, encouraging innovative ideas and fair distribution of rewards.
Its work culture is open and dynamic enabling employees to take initiative in jobs with
active support of the top management. It is an employer of choice and attracts the best
available talent with skill sets required for the growth and development of the
organization. Right placement and refinement of employees is the primary function after
induction by which CONCOR HR maintains alignment of individual performance and goals with
that of CONCOR Goals.
Great care is taken to maintain safe and hygienic working climate and to provide
working environment to the employees conducive to their good health. The occurrence of
industrial accidents is minimal. CONCOR offers various voluntary benefits (apart from
statutory benefits) to its employees. These are offered in the form of options to the
employees to choose from a mix of perks and allowances under Cafeteria approach.
Additional perks in the form of residential accommodation, telephone instruments/service,
advances and welfare amenities are provided to employees. Social Security measures by way
of compassionate employment, voluntary benevolent fund to the family of the Decreased
CONCOR employee, and post-retirement pension and medical facilities are provided in
addition to statutory providentfund and gratuity.
CONCOR has embarked upon transformational HR through Digital HR Business Process. Focus
is on aligning HR development programmes with corporate digital strategy to become a truly
Digital organization. This will help in maximizing human potential with access to
real-time data and give entire workforce the capacity to become innovators. Overall, this
will lead towards a robust performance-oriented culture. The process of development of HR
delivery mechanism has been democratized by providing accessibility to all employees to
HRMS and Mobile Apps based HR applications ushering an era of developing Digital Mind-set
within CONCOR. CONCOR has a training centre to cater to employees' developmental needs. It
conducts both In-house and Specialized topic based trainings as per organizational and
employees needs from time to time. Feedback of employees and reporting authorities is
reviewed constructively and accordingly next training calendar is scheduled. Employees are
put to On the Job Training Programmes' and are evaluated to get an understanding of
the suitability of the employee for his/her right placement and also to understand
specific developmental needs of employees. During the year in line with the National
Interest 50 Numbers of students from various educational institutions were provided 8-12
weeks of Internship in the areas of Finance, Commercial & Marketing, MIS & Public
Relation. Final year of engineering graduates has been engaged on paid internship of
six-months as a step towards engagement of youths and additional steps for identification
of talents for further possible employment within the company. The attrition rate in
CONCOR is within 2 percent owing to CONCOR's employee welfare and career development
policies.
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS:
Sound and healthy Industrial Relations (IR) is the pivot around which the entire
business operations revolve. CONCOR believes in community of interests and not in
conflicts of interests. Various interest groups strive to further goals in the
organization and resolution of conflicting interests in a positive manner reinforces faith
in the system, besides imbibing strength to face external threats. CONCOR maintained
industrial peace and harmony and no man-days were lost during the year. Positive
Industrial Relations (IR) has been the goal of HR department. CONCOR provides two-way
communication, participative culture, open platforms for discussion for ideas and
motivation of the employees. During the year, Industrial Relations remain harmonious and
cordial and no mandays was lost during the year.
RESERVATION POLICY:
CONCOR is a Central Government Public Sector Undertaking (PSU). It follows all
Government mandates in true spirit. The representation of such categories against the
total strength of 1,319 (excluding 9 persons on deputation) as on 31.03.2023 is as under:
Category |
No. of Employees |
Schedule Caste |
195 |
Schedule Tribe |
68 |
Other Backward Classes |
330 |
Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) |
28 |
Ex-serviceman |
18 |
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS:
Your company continued to excel in fields of its activities and was a proud recipient
of the following awards in the year: On 24.03.2023 CMD/CONCOR received the award for the
"Business Leader & Visionary in Logistics Sector" during CONCOR's CO-POWERED
Conquest 2023-Business Forum at New Delhi.
CONCOR ranked 223rd on the "Fortune India 500" list of 2022.
CONCOR comes under one of the most reliable, efficient companies in India and is also very
well respected & performing ethically as well as allied with growing, innovative &
inordinate customer services in logistics.
ENERGY CONSERVATION AND TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION:
The relevant information on conservation of energy and technology absorption stipulated
under Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of The Companies (Accounts)
Rules, 2014, are as under: For energy conservation and technology absorption,
virtualization is being done in the servers of major applications, which is the latest
technology, with the objective to reduce hardware, power consumption and the cooling
requirement. CONCOR is providing LED lights in all its new projects as well as replacing
the high-pressure Sodium Vapour Lamps with LED in the existing terminals on priority
basis. This includes provision of LEDs in High Masts as well as other places. Earlier
Sodium Vapour Lamps were usedin high masts, wherein 01 high mast consist of 36 Lamps of
each 400W i. e. totalling to 14400W. After using of LED, 01 high mast consist of 18/12
Lamps of each 350W i.e., totalling to 6300W. In warehouses & on Road pole lights
earlier Sodium Vapour Lamps/Metal halide lamps were used, wherein 01 HPSV lamp wattage 200
watts. After using of LED, 01 Lamps wattage is 90 watts, hence each lamp saving is 110
watts. Thus, this enables huge electricity savings. In addition to above, to conserve
energy and to reduce power requirement/ heat dissipation wherever possible, consolidation
is practiced as per requirement. The Company is using fuel efficient Rubber Tyre Gantry
(RTG) Cranes and Reach Stackers (RST) Machines for handling of containers, usage of fuel
efficient power packs to feed power supply to refrigerated containers while transporting
to ports. Further energy efficient Rail Mounted Gantry (RMG) Cranes and improved warehouse
design is being used by making them more energy efficient. Further, the following steps
/plans are being taken towards energy efficiency at the terminals:
1. Use of Electronically fuel controlled system (ECU) for all the DG sets.
2. Use of Load sensing devices for the hydraulically operated systems of the container
handling equipment.
3. Use of Solar power plants to save the energy.
4. Stop idling of the equipment when not in use.
5. Cut-off power supply of Air conditioning systems in mid of October to mid of March
every year.
6. To spread awareness among the employee, display of slogans like save energy, switch
off light while leaving office.
7. Use of nature switches.
8. Use of LED lights in the offices and yard lighting.
9. Use of motion sensors in the offices.
10. Carrying out of scheduled maintenance promptly and also to carry out the Health
checks periodically on the engines for achieving optimum fuel consumptions. 11. Checking
of fuel quality and its kinematic viscosity to ensure pure fuel.
12. Ensure clean and proper air for Diesel engines of all equipment. 13. Use of 5-star
rating electrical appliances.
14. Benchmarking of fuel consumption and output of equipment and regular review of fuel
and energy consumptions. 15. Fast movement of Reefer containers to port destinations.
16. Improved warehouse design is being used by making them more energy efficient. 17.
Maintaining the power factor between 0.95 to 0.99 by capacitor panels of various ratings.
18. Provision of day lighting in all Warehouses/Industrial Sheds: CONCOR is providing
transparent sheets in some roof portions in all warehouses/Industrial Sheds, so that there
will be no need of electricity light in day time. 19. Provision of Solar Power Systems:
CONCOR has provided 100 kW solar power system at Dadri Container Depot and also in process
of provision of isolated lights arrangement with Solar at various terminals. 20. Light
Sensors in Corporate Office. CONCOR has provided light sensors in the cabins at CO. This
also help in savings of electricity. 21. Procurement of Star Rating Air conditioners:
CONCOR is focusing to procure Air Conditioners with Star
Ratings. This also enable to save electricity.
22. Provision of Rain Water Harvesting Plants: CONCOR has provided rain water
harvesting plant at Khodiyar
(Ahmedabad) Depot and Dronagiri (Mumbai) Depots.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS & OUTGO:
During the year, there were no foreign exchange earnings. |
|
The details of foreign exchange outgo are as under: |
|
|
|
(Rs. in crore) |
Foreign exchange outgo (Travelling etc.) |
0.16 |
Import on CIF basis |
|
a) |
Stores & Spares |
- |
b) |
Capital Goods |
0.34 |
Total |
|
0.50 |
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (R&D):
After extensive R&D, CONCOR has developed the portable, most economical,
environment friendly & dust free solution for Loading / Unloading of Bulk Cement into
the silo and bulker through 20' ISO general purpose containers. It is capable of cement
unloading from Containers to Silo & Bulkers. Around 45-60 mins are required for
unloading of 27MTto 31MT Cement.
This system is very unique and not available anywhere in the country and it is very
flexible and can set up at any location within 3-4 weeks. System can also be
Decommissioned at a short notice and is capable of meeting different customer
requirements. To handle the traffic of Southern Region and western Region, Bulk Cement
Destuffing Bulker Equipments & other related accessories have been setup at CONCOR
Terminals i.e. ICD/TNPM, CRTK (Turbhe), Maharashtra, CCTA (Ankleshwar), Gujarat &
premises of M/s KCP, Arakkonam and Bulk Cement Destuffing Silo Equipment at M/s KCP,
Arakkonam,T.N. One no. Static Tilter is also installed at ICD/TNPM. During the year, more
than one Lakh Tons Bulk Cement have been handled successfully with this solution to the
satisfaction of the trade. Expenditure of Rs.67.95 Crore has been incurred towards
development of indigenous containers, bulk Cement destuffing solution system, modification
and upgradations of BLC Wagons. Load carrying capacity of the existing Rolling stock i.e;
9309 wagons (206 rakes) have been upgraded from 20 Ton axle load to 22 Ton axle load. Twin
pipe conversion of 5025 wagons (111 Rakes) has been carried out. Total new design of 1485
(33 Rakes) heavy capacity BLCS wagons have been acquired during the year. Further under
Make in India Atam Nirbhar Bharat Scheme of Govt. of India CONCOR has placed an order of
19000 containers to the Indigenous manufacturers.
PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE(S):
No Presidential Directives issued by Govt. were received by CONCOR during the last
three years.
RAJBHASHA:
The Corporate Office of the Container Corporation of India Limited has been notified on
04-10-1993 under sub-rule 10(4) of the Official Language Rules, 1976. Since
then, CONCOR has made a lot of progress in the field of official language. Some important
achievements of this year are as follows: Like previous years, this year also there has
been a lot of progress in the use of official language Hindi in the official works of
CONCOR. The provisions of Section 3(3) of the Official Languages Act have been
fully followed and letters received in Hindi have also been answered in Hindi. All efforts
were made to correspond in Hindi with the offices located in Regions 'A', 'B' and 'C' as
per the targets set by the Department of Official Language. Quarterly meetings of the
Official Language Implementation Committee under the chairmanship of CMD were held
regularly to review the progress made in promoting the use of Hindi in CONCOR and the
decisions taken thereon were properly implemented. During the year, all the cluster
offices including the Corporate Office were inspected to overcome the deficiencies in the
use of Hindi in official work. Hindi workshops were organized on various topics to create
awareness among the employees regarding promoting the use of simple Hindi.
Hindi Pakhwada was organized from 14 to 29 September 2022. During
this period short story reading, news reading, singing competitions were organized and
about 166 officers participated. The winners were awarded with cash prizes and
certificates. A Hindi play 'Gandhi with spelling mistake' by Bollywood actor Dr Saeed Alam
was also staged which was well appreciated by officers and employees of CONCOR.
A total of 80 employees, including 22 employees of the Corporate Office,
were given cash prizes totaling Rs.1,36,000/- for doing their original work in Hindi under
the 'CONCOR Rajbhasha Puraskar Yojana' for the year 2021-22. The second sub-committee of
the Parliamentary Committee on Official Language inspected CONCOR's Ahmedabad office on
October 18, 2022, Mumbai office on January 19, 2022 and Jodhpur office on February
28, 2023 in order to find out the progressive use of Hindi in these offices. The
steps taken by CONCOR to promote the use of Hindi in official work were highly appreciated
by the Committee.
CONCOR is a member of the Town Official Language Implementation Committee
(Undertaking-1), Delhi. CONCOR compulsorily participates in the meetings, seminars and
workshops organized by NARAKAS. Apart from this, participants of CONCOR participate in
Hindi competitions organized by Delhi based PSUs under the aegis of NARAKAS. Two
participants of CONCOR also received awards this year by participating in the competitions
organized by various PSUs under NARAKAS(1), Delhi. Further, CONCOR organized Rajbhasha
Prashna Manch competition on November 25, 2022 for various undertakings located in
Delhi under the aegis of Town Official Language Implementation Committee (Undertaking -1),
Delhi. Twenty Four (24) officers from various undertakings participated in the
competition.
CONCOR library has been equipped with Hindi Books of eminent writers in different
sections of Hindi literature. The total number of books in the library are 4181. Out of
which 2171 are in Hindi and 2010 are in English. During the year 2022-23, 84 number of new
Hindi Books were purchased. Subscriptions to leading newspapers as well as monthly &
fortnightly magazines continued to be subscribed. To promote original writing in Hindi
amongst employees, a quarterly e-magazine ' Madhubhashika' being published regularly. Good
articles published in the magazine are also suitably rewarded. It is also uploaded on the
website of the company and its e-link is sent to various PSUs including Railway Board.
VIGILANCE:
"The objective of CONCOR vigilance is to facilitate an environment enabling people
to work with integrity, efficiency and in a transparent manner, uploading highest ethical
standards for the organisation. To achieve this objective, the Vigilance Department
carries out preventive, proactive and punitive actions with greater emphasis in
thepreventive and proactive functions. Following activities were undertaken during the
financial year 2022-23. 22 Preventive/ Surprise checks/ GTE type checks were conducted at
various Area / Cluster Offices/ Inland Container Depots/ Container Freight Stations during
the year 2022-23. In addition, cases were registered/ investigated on the basis of
complaints and other information. Periodic surprise checks were conducted regularly in
the. vulnerable areas of the company. Suitable penal action was taken against erring
officials and contractors. An amount of Rs.51.03 lakh was recovered from various
contractors/customers during the financial year. Two major penalties were imposed during
the financial year pertaining to irregularities such as indiscipline, dishonesty,
negligence in performance of duty or neglect of work etc. The departmental action against
one official is pending as on 31.03.2023.
On the suggestion of Vigilance Division, respective user departments have issued 07
circulars for improvement in systems and procedures. In order to disseminate information
among field functionaries, Vigilance Division organised regular training programmes
/workshops in different Regions covering topical issues such as Facets of Vigilance and
Civil Engineering Works etc. through online mode. CONCOR continuously and regularly
endeavours to ensure fair and transparent transactions through technology interventions
and system /process review in consultation with various stake holders.
Vigilance Awareness Week (VAW) was observed in all offices of CONCOR by undertaking
various activities during the period 31st October to 06th November, 2022. The theme
of the Vigilance Awareness Week -2022 was "Corruption Free India for a Developed
Nation; " . VAW-2022 was marked by organising the numerous
activities/competitions in schools, colleges, Gram Sabhas workshops / interactive
sessions etc. Several workshops, seminars, Grievances Redressal Camps were
organised involving customers and contractors /vendors. Essay, slogan writing debate and
quiz competitions were organized for employees and their family. In order to
motivate the employees to be alert on work place, the award for "The Most Vigilant
Employee of the Year" was instituted and Shri Ravi Kant, CEO/PLIL was selected for
the year 2021-22 in recognition for his integrity and contribution towards cost
saving".
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Companies Act 2013, your Directors hereby confirm
that: i) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards
have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures. ii) The
Directors 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. iii) The Directors 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. iv) The Directors have prepared
the annual accounts on a going concern basis. v) The Directors have laid down internal
financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls
are adequate and were operating effectively. vi) The directors have devised proper systems
to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were
adequate and operating effectively.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS:
The detailed Management Discussion and Analysis forms a part of this report at Annexure-A.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE & GREEN INITIATIVE:
Your Company has taken structured initiatives towards Corporate Governance & its
practices are appreciated by various stakeholders. Your Company believes in the principle
that good Corporate Governance establishes a positive organizational culture and it is
evident by responsibility, accountability, consistency, fairness and transparency towards
its stakeholders. As required under SEBI (LODR) Regulations and DPE guidelines on
Corporate Governance, a separate report on Corporate Governance practices followed by the
Company forms part of this Report at Annexure-B.
A Practicing Company Secretary has examined and certified your Company's compliance
with respect to conditions enumerated in SEBI (LODR) Regulations and DPE guidelines on
Corporate Governance. The certificate required underDPE guidelines and SEBI (LODR)
Regulations forms part of this Report at Annexure-C .
As a responsible corporate citizen and to reduce carbon foot print, your Company has
actively supported the implementation of Green Initiative'. Electronic delivery of
notice of Postal Ballot, notice of Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Annual Report along
with other communications is being done to those shareholders whose email ids are already
registered with the respective Depository Participants (DPs) and downloaded from the
depositories i.e. NSDL/CDSL and who have not opted for receiving Annual Report in physical
form. Accordingly, unless otherwise desired by the shareholders, the Company sends all
documents to the shareholders viz. Notice, intimation for dividend, Audited Financial
Statements, Directors' and Auditors' Report, etc. in electronic form to their registered
e-mail addresses.
In respect of financial year 2022-23, in terms of exemption granted by MCA vide General
Circular No. 10/2022, dated 28.12.2022 read with General Circular No. 02/2022 dated
05.05.2022, 02/2021 dated 13th January, 2021, General Circular No. 20/2020 dated 5th May,
2020; General Circular No. 14/2020 dated 8th April, 2020 and General Circular No. 17/2020
dated 13th April, 2020 and by SEBI Circular no. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD1/CIR/P/2020/79 dated 12th
May, 2020, SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD2/CIR/P/2021/11 dated 15th January, 2021,
SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD2/CIR/P/2022/62 dated 13th May, 2022 and
SEBI/HO/DDHS/DDHS-RACPOD1/P/ CIR/2023/001 dated January 5, 2023, Annual Reports are being
circulated among the members whose email IDs are available with the Company through
electronic mode. Accordingly, no physical copies of the Annual Reports are being
circulated among the members of the Company.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT:
CONCOR's social activities in F.Y2022-23 continued to be focused on overall development
of society with prime focus on health activities in terms of guidelines issued by
Department of Public enterprises (DPE) and prevailing pandemic conditions. Activities in
other areas like education, skill Development, environment sustainability, sports,
infrastructure development etc. have also been taken up for the welfare of our
stakeholders ranging from rural areas to CONCOR locations. Some of major activities
undertaken by company are: CSR activities in Aspirational districts adopted by CONCOR i.e.
Shravasti (UP), Asifabad (Telangana), Chandauli (UP), Visakhapatnam (AP) are continued by
taking up health activities i.e. construction of Asha ANM Aaganwadi training centre
alongwith public toilets, protection of Covid-19 vaccination data in Shravasti Uttar
Pradesh, setting up infrastructure & equipment's to Primary Health Centres in Tribal
Area PHCs and Infrastructure facilities in Govt. Degree Junior Colleges, Model School
& Boys Hostels in Kumurambheem Asifabad in Talangana, construction of Primary
healthcare centres and procurement of medical equipments for PHCs/CHCs etc. at Chandauli,
Uttar Pradesh and various medical equipment's to the Hospitals and PHCs belonging to
Paderu Area, Visakhapatnam etc. for the benefit of needy people of these aspirational
districts. The facilities created utilizing CSR funds have been helpful to uncounted
common people of these districts.
Preventive Health camps continued to be organized like previous years in major
locations of CONCOR facilities benefitting approximately 57000 stakeholders by organizing
135 health camps which have been instrumental in providing Primary Health Checks and
arresting growth of other diseases. CONCOR also provided 28 motorized tricycles to
differently abled persons in Kandhamal an Aspirational District of Odisha in order to
facilitate such people to lead a better life.
CONCOR is supporting 400 children and young women engaged in beggary by funding a
campaign Bhiksha Nahi Shiksha' at select traffic signals of Delhi. CONCOR's
continued its support towards education of under-privileged and poor students by
supporting 30 bright students towards preparation for higher studies in Uttar Pradesh as
well as supporting in operation and strengthening of infrastructure of primary schools and
Secondary school at Haryana and Delhi benefitting 1200 such students.
CONCOR is also supporting in building infrastructure of schools by constructing two
classrooms to Jeevnodhar Madhyamik Vidyalaya, Jauras, Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh.
Construction of two classrooms with toilets and water facility at Serdihun English School,
Assam as well as construction of two schools in Machilipatnam is also supported.
Environment sustainability activities have been taken up in Uttar Pradesh by installing
and commissioning 750 solar lights at public places of Mohanlal Ganj and Unnao districts
of Uttar Pradesh.
CONCOR supported towards establishing Bamboo development skilling centre in Krishi
Vigyan Kendra, Piprakothi, Motihari, East Champaran district of Bihar in order to provide
skill training leading to livelihood. It also supported skilling 300 students in field of
Business Process Management Finance & Accounting at Tuticorin District of Tamil Nadu.
It also supported TERI towards re-development of one pond, two schools, training and
capacity building activities in Sonipat, Haryana as well as cleaning of closed canal at
Dadri, UP.
Like previous years, CONCOR supported towards development of infrastructure of sports
facilities at Delhi and Patna and supported towards development of Badminton Complex of
Bhojpur District Badminton Association at Ara, Bhojpur Bihar. Support was also provided to
old age homes in Haryana by providing 100 Medical Beds in Bandhwari Village, Gurugram,
Haryana.
CONCOR took up welfare of Armed forces by contributing in Armed Forces Flag Day
Fund' for education grant of 834 beneficiaries wards of pensioners/non-pensioners/war
widows etc. CONCOR also contributed Rs.100 Lacs in Clean Ganga Fund' setup by Govt.
of India in order to support Govt. efforts to clean Ganga. An amount of Rs.19.57 crores
have been disbursed in FY 2022-23 towards CSR activities involving healthcare, education,
infrastructure development, rural development, sports, environment sustainability etc.
covering stakeholders, under-privileged and unaddressed people of society. The impact
assessment report on relevant CSR projects was placed before CSR Committee & Board of
Directors. The Annual report on CSR activities is as per
Annexure-D.
RISK MANAGEMENT:
As per the requirement of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, the Company is having a Board
level Risk Management Committee. The particulars of Committee, its terms of reference,
meetings held, etc. are stated in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this
Report. The Company has a well laid down Risk Management (RM) system to identify, evaluate
risks and opportunities. The said system seeks to create transparency, minimize adverse
impact on the business objectives and enhance the Company's competitive advantage. The
risk management system defines the risk management approach across the enterprise in
various business activities. The RM structure has different risk models which help in
identifying risk trends, exposure and potential impact analysis at Company level and also
separately for business segments. It forms an integral part of the Company's
functioning and the Board of Directors are being regularly apprised about the status of
various risk elements and the mitigation plans for the same
INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY:
CONCOR's Internal Control Systems are commensurate with its size, scale and complexity
and nature of its business activities. Internal audit constitutes an important element in
overall internal control systems of the Company. The scope of work of the internal audit
is well defined and is very exhaustive to cover all crucial functions and businesses of
the Company. The internal audit in the Company is carried out by the independent
professional firms appointed for this purpose. The respective department of the Company
monitors and evaluates the efficacy and adequacy of internal control system in the
Company, its compliance with operating systems, accounting procedures and policies. Based
on the report of internal auditors, necessary steps are taken at regular intervals to
further strengthen the existing systems and procedures. The significant observations of
internal auditors and corrective actions thereon are presented to the Audit & Ethics
Committee of the Board at regular intervals. In addition, the implementation and
effectiveness of internal financial controls during 2022-23 was also reported by the
internal and statutory auditors of the Company.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
As per provisions of section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Rule 5 of the
Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, every listed
company is required to disclose the ratio of the remuneration of each director to the
median employee's remuneration and such other details as may be prescribed in the
Directors' Report. However, as per Notification No. GSR 463(E) dated 5th June,
2015 issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government Companies are exempted from
complying with provisions of section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013. Therefore, CONCOR
being a Government Company, such particulars are not included as part of Directors'
Report.
AUDITORS:
Being a Government Company, the Comptroller & Auditor General (C&AG) of India
had appointed Company's Statutory Auditors for the financial year 2022-23. M/s. S. N.
Nanda & Co., Chartered Accountants were appointed as Company's Statutory Auditors for
the year 2022-23. The statutory auditors were appointed by C&AG vide its letter No.
CA.V/COY/CENTRAL GOVERNMENT,CCIL(1)/315, dated 29.08.2022. The Statutory Auditors of the
Company is being paid fee of Rs.31,50,000/- (excluding GST). The Statutory Auditors have
audited the Annual Financial Statements of the Company for the financial year ended on
31.03.2023. During the year under review, Auditors have not reported to the Audit
Committee or the Board, under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 any instances of
fraud committed against the Company by its officers or employees. The Comments of C&AG
for the financial year 2022-23along with the Statutory Auditors Report of your Company and
management replies on their observations are being provided elsewhere in the Annual
Report. Further, CONCOR is not required to maintain cost records as required under section
148 of Companies Act, 2013 and rules made thereunder.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
CONCOR being a Government Company, the appointment of directors on its board are
communicated by the Ministry of Railways from time to time. During the financial year
2022-23, eight meetings of the Board of Directors were held for transacting various
businesses. During the year and upto the date of this report, the directorship in the
Company areas under:
- Shri V. Kalyana Rama, Chairman and Managing Director(CMD) [DIN: 07201556]
- Shri Sanjay Swarup, Director (Intl. Mktg. & Ops.) [DIN: 05159435]
- Shri Manoj K. Dubey, Director (Finance) & CFO [DIN: 07518387]
- Shri Ajit Kumar Panda, Director (Project & Services) [DIN: 08221385] (w.e.f.
28.12.2022)
- Shri Mohammad Azhar Shams, Director (Domestic Division) [DIN: 07627473] (w.e.f.
01.02.2023)
- Shri Amrendra Kumar Chandra, Govt. Nominee Director [DIN: 10076613] (w.e.f.
16.03.2023)
- ShriSatendra Kumar, Independent Director [DIN: 09344018]
- Shri Kedarashish Bapat, Independent Director [DIN: 02535543]
- Shri Chesong Bikramsing Terang, Independent Director [DIN: 09401230]
- Smt.Chandra Rawat, Independent Director [DIN: 09409425]
- Shri R.C. Paul Kanagaraj, Independent Director [DIN: 10199485](w.e.f. 15.06.2023)
- Shri Manoj Kumar Srivastava, Govt. Nominee Director [DIN: 06890877] (w.e.f.
16.03.2023 upto 30.06.2023)
- Shri Pradip K. Agrawal, Director (Domestic Division) [DIN: 07557080] (upto
31.01.2023)
- Shri Ram Prakash, Govt. Nominee Director [DIN: 09746225] (w.e.f. 23.09.2022 upto
31.01.2023)
- Shri Deepak Kumar Jha, Govt. Nominee Director [DIN: 09752117] (w.e.f. 29.09.2022 upto
27.01.2023)
- Shri Jaya Sankar M.K., Independent Director [DIN: 08523769] (upto 07.07.2022)
- Shri Manoj Singh, Govt. Nominee Director [DIN: 08898995] (upto 01.08.2022)
- Shri Rajesh Argal, Govt. Nominee Director [DIN: 09171980] (upto 31.07.2022)
In terms of provisions under SEBI Regulations and DPE guidelines, CONCOR being a listed
Company and having an executive Chairman, 50% of its Board of Directors should comprise of
independent Directors. However, the company was not having requisite number of Independent
directors during part of the year. The Secretarial Auditor has also given observations in
this respect in their report. In this respect, as Directors on the Board are appointed by
Government, CONCOR had regularly requested Ministry of Railways for appointment of
requisite number of independent directors to comply with the applicable requirements under
SEBI (LODR) Regulations, DPE Guidelines and Companies Act and the same was also informed
to Stock Exchanges.
RETIREMENT OF DIRECTORS BY ROTATION:
As per the Companies Act, 2013 the provisions in respect of retirement of Directors by
rotation will not be applicable to Independent Directors. In view of this, no Independent
Director is considered to be retiring by rotation but all other directors will be retiring
by rotation. Accordingly, one third among all other directors namely Shri Sanjay Swarup,
Director (International Marketing & Operations) and Shri Manoj Kumar Dubey, Director
(Finance) & CFO are liable to retire by rotation and being eligible, offer themselves
for reappointment.
EVALUATION & REMUNERATION:
As per provisions of Section 134(3)(p) of the Companies Act 2013, the Board's Report of
a Listed Company shall include a statement indicating the manner of formal annual
evaluation of Board, Committees & Individual Directors etc. Ministry of Corporate
Affairs has vide its notification dated 5th June, 2015 notified the exemptions
to Government Companies from the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 which inter-alia
provides that Section 134(3)(p) regarding statement on formal annual evaluation shall not
apply to Government Companies in case the Directors are evaluated by the Ministry which is
administratively in-charge of the company as per its own evaluation methodology. Further,
it has been provided that the provisions of Sub-Sections (2), (3) & (4) of Section 178
regarding appointment, performance evaluation and remuneration shall not apply to
Directors of Government Companies. In terms of notification dated 05.07.2017 issued by MCA
the provisions in Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013 about reviewing the performance
of Chairperson and non-independent directors and the Board as a whole by the Independent
Directors in their separate meeting and that on the basis of performance evaluation of
Independent Directors, it shall be determined whether to extend or continue their term of
appointment shall not apply to a Government Company if the requirements in respect of same
are specified by the concerned Ministries or Departments of the Central Government and
such requirements are complied with by the Government Companies. In view of above, since
the appointment of all Directors in the Company is decided by the Govt. of India, the
requirement related to evaluation of directors as stated in Schedule-IV are not applicable
to CONCOR. Similarly, the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 also provides that the Nomination and Remuneration Committee to
formulate the criteria for evaluation of performance of independent directors and the
board of directors, evaluation of independent Directors to be done by the Board of
Directors and
the independent directors in their separate meeting inter-alia to review the
performance of Chairperson, non-independent directors and the board of directors as a
whole.
On perusal of the above provisions, it can be concluded that there is no requirement
for evaluation of Board, Non-Independent Directors, Chairperson and Independent Directors
under Companies Act, 2013. For the evaluation of all the Directors in a Government
Company, the Government has already laid down the procedure, which is being followed. The
above provision applicable for evaluation of the Chairperson/Directors/Board, were placed
before the separate meeting of the Independent Directors in its meeting held on 28th
March 2023. In the said meeting the Directors have taken note of the provisions and stated
that being a Government Company the Directors performance may continue to be reviewed by
the Government in the same manner as is being done every year, hitherto. The Independent
Directors have also placed on record their appreciation for the Chairman and Managing
Director, functional Directors as well as the entire CONCOR team for their sustained
efforts during this difficult year for trade. Similarly, the above provision applicable
for evaluation of the Chairperson/ Directors/ Board and statement in board report, were
placed before the Board of Directors in its 234th meeting held on 10.08.2023.
In the said meeting the Board has taken note of the same and have reiterated that being a
Government Company the performance of Chairman/ Directors may continue to be reviewed and
evaluated by the Government in the same manner as is being done every year, hitherto. The
Board also placed on record its appreciation for the contribution being made by the
Independent Directors. The selection, evaluation criteria and the remuneration guidelines
which are being followed in the Company are elaborated as under: CONCOR is a Government
Company under the administrative control of Ministry of Railways. The selection procedure
for all the directors is also laid down by the Government of India and all the directors
of the company have been appointed in accordance with the said procedure. The functional
directors including CMD are selected on the recommendations of PESB in accordance with the
procedure and guidelines laid down by Govt. of India. Its Board of Directors are appointed
by Government of India and there is system and procedure laid down by Department of Public
Enterprises for evaluation of its functional directors including Chairman and Managing
Director. The evaluation framework for assessing the performance of functional directors
comprises of the following key areas: Performance of the company under the MOU signed with
Ministry of Railways. Performance with respect to the targets fixed for the respective
director. The evaluation includes self-evaluation by the respective board member and
subsequent assessment by CMD for the functional directors and thereafter final evaluation
by the Ministry of Railways, the administrative ministry. In respect of CMD the evaluation
includes self-evaluation and final evaluation by the Ministry of Railways. In respect of
Government nominee directors their evaluation is done by the Ministry of Railways as per
the laid down procedure. The induction of officers at below board level is made by way of
recruitment, promotion and/or lateral entry by way of deputation/immediate absorption of
the officials from Ministry of Railways, Govt. Departments and other PSUs. The performance
of below Board Level Officials at Group General Manager and Executive Director Grades is
evaluated on the basis of criteria laid down by DPE in which the achievement of MOU
targets as approved by Administrative Ministry and DPE is given dueweightage.
CONCOR follows a robust Performance Management System (PMS) in compliance with the DPE
instructions for evaluation of performance of its officials in Sr. General Manager and
below grade. Format for evaluation comprises broad parameters for assessment of personal
traits of the officials and contribution towards performance of the organization. The Key
Result Areas (KRAs) are proposed by the appraisee and approved by appraiser in the
beginning of the year which is subject to mid-year review for further
modification/improvement, if any. For the
payment of Performance Related Pay (PRP) as per DPE guidelines/instructions, the
performance rating of an individual officer is considered. CONCOR being a Government
company, the remuneration payable to its functional directors, including CMD, senior
management officials and all other employees is in accordance with the guidelines issued
by Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) in pursuance of recommendations of the
committeeon pay revision. For fixation of remuneration at workmen level, CONCOR adopts
collective bargaining method with registered trade union of workmen. For supervisors &
officers, pay scales have been designed in a progressive way and all statutory compliances
in this regard are being adopted and followed. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee
had taken note of the remuneration policy of the company and the procedure and policy for
selection of the Directors, Senior Management and their evaluation/remuneration and also
the evaluation criteria being followed for the evaluation of Chairman/Directors by the
Government.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:
The related party transactions that were entered into during the year were on an arm's
length basis and were in the ordinary course of business. Omnibus approval of the Audit
& Ethics Committee is being taken for the related party transactions which are of
foreseen and repetitive nature. The transactions entered into pursuant to the omnibus
approval so granted are placed before the Audit & Ethics Committee and the Board of
Directors on a quarterly basis. The policy on material related party transactions, as
approved by the Board has been uploaded on the Company's website at
https://concorindia.co.in/assets/pdf/party_transactions.pdf. Though there are no
materially significant related party transactions entered by the Company, the particulars
as required under section 134(3) of the Companies Act 2013 are as per Annexure-E to
this report.
SECRETARIAL AUDIT:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and The Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company has
appointed M/s Kumar Naresh Sinha & Associates, a firm of Company Secretaries in
Practice to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company. The Secretarial Audit Report
from the auditor is annexed as Annexure-Fto this report.
The Secretarial Auditor as well as the Auditor who has given Corporate Governance
Compliance certificate had given observations in their report regarding matters related to
composition of Board of Directors i.e. not having adequate number of independent directors
on its Board during part of the year. The remarks of the directors on the same are that
the independent directors in the Company are appointed by President of India, through
Ministry of Railways, Government of India. The Company has regularly requested Ministry of
Railways, Government of India for appointment of requisite number of independent directors
on its Board. Further, on the matters of observations of the Secretarial Auditors
regarding imposition of fines by the Stock Exchanges, the matters in which fines were
imposed, its period, status along with management's remarks on same in detail have been
provided in the enclosed Corporate Governance Report forming part of this report.
OTHER DISCLOSURES:
A copy of the annual return is placed on the website of the company at
www.concorindia.co.in. In addition, statement pursuant to Section 129 of the Companies
Act, 2013 (AOC-1) relating to Subsidiary Companies and Joint Ventures is as per Annexure-G.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS:
During the year, your Company has made investment into its subsidiary, the particulars
of which are as under:
S. No. |
Name of Company |
Loan/Investment |
Amount |
1. |
M/s Fresh & Healthy Enterprises Limited |
Equity Investment |
8.21 |
The particulars of investments in Joint Venture/Subsidiary Companies as on 31.03.2023
have been provided in the Financial Statements of the year 2022-23. There are no loans
outstanding from the Joint Venture and Subsidiary Companies. In CONCOR, there was no
instance of one-time settlement for any loan from the Bank(s)/Financial Institution(s)
during the year.
ACCEPTANCE OF DEPOSITS:
Your Company has not accepted any deposits from public as envisaged under Sections 73
to 76 of Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposit) Rules, 2014.
CREDIT RATING:
For the purpose of Long term Non-Fund based Bank Facilities (Rs.462 crore) and Issuer
Rating, the Company's credit rating is [ICRA] AA+ by M/s ICRA Limited as on 31.03.2023.
Further, on 23.06.2023, M/s ICRA has upgraded the Company rating to AAA (Stable) for
issuer rating and for Non fund-based Facilities (Un-allocated limits) of Rs.800 crore.
INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016:
The details of application made or any proceeding pending under the Insolvency and
Bankruptcy Code, 2016 with their status as at the end of the financial year, areas under:
There are four parties, who have filed claims against the Company with National Company
Law Tribunal (NCLT), the details are as under:
S. No. |
Name of Party |
Amount |
Remarks |
1. |
M/s NFA Life Secure |
Rs.1.00 crore |
As per Company's assessment, the claim in the case |
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is not maintainable as prior to filing their claim with |
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NCLT, the claim was under dispute. |
2. |
M/s Roadwings |
Rs.1.51 crore |
As per Company's assessment, the claim in the case |
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International Pvt. Ltd |
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is not maintainable as prior to filing their claim with |
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NCLT, the claim was under dispute. |
3. |
M/s Roadwings |
Rs.81.37 crore |
An arbitral award was given against CONCOR in this |
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International Pvt. Ltd |
+ future interest |
case with majority arbitral award of Rs.81.37 crores |
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+ future interest. CONCOR has filed an Appeal with |
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Hon'ble Delhi High Court for setting aside of the |
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arbitral Award. Pending above matter in Hon'ble |
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High Court at Delhi, NCLT, New Delhi Bench vide |
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its order dated 12.07.2023 admitted petition under |
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Section 9 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, |
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2016 against CONCOR. An appeal against the above |
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said order, was filed before Hon'ble NCLAT, New |
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Delhi by CONCOR on 13.07.2023. NCLAT vide its |
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order dated 14.07.2023 has stayed the order dated |
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12.07.2023 passed by NCLT. |
4. |
M/s Manoj Babu Madineni |
Rs. 0.22 crore |
In this case, the claim was filed against M/s GVR |
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Vs |
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Infra Projects Private Limited (GVR), who was a |
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M/s UV Asset |
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vendor of CONCOR. As the matter is between the |
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Reconstruction Company |
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claimant and GVR, CONCOR has no liability in this |
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Ltd; |
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case. |
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M/s GVR Infra Projects |
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Private Limited; and |
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M/s Container Corporation |
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of India Ltd |
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Further, CONCOR has filed against M/s. VCRM Petrochemicals Pvt. Ltd., an application in
NCLT, New Delhi towards recovery of Terminal Service Charges incurred on two import
containers lying in TKD since 2010 for Rs.1.55 Crore and the matter is under hearing.
MATERIAL CHANGES & COMMITMENTS:
There have been no material changes & commitments affecting the financial position
of the Company, which have occurred between the end of the financial year and date of this
report.
DISCLOSURE UNDER SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND
REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013:
Container Corporation of India Ltd. (CONCOR) complies with the provisions of the Sexual
Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013 and an
Internal Compliant Committee has been constituted under the Act. Container Corporation of
India Ltd. (CONCOR) prohibits any kind of Act of Sexual Harassment at Work Place and
included the acts amounting to Sexual Harassment at Workplace in its Conduct Rules and
Certified Standing Orders and Discipline & Appeal Rules so as to prohibit any such
Act. CONCOR has an Internal Complaints Committee to receive and investigate complaints
related to "Sexual harassment at workplace" following the guidelines issued by
Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in "Visakha Vs. State of Rajasthan". The
Internal Complaints Committee' consists of four members at the senior level
including one external female member who is an advocate on record of Hon'ble Supreme Court
of India. CONCOR has 163 femaleemployees out of total 1328 employees. The company has
created a conducive work environment free from any kind of harassment and during theyear
2022-23, no such complaint was received.
CEO & CFO CERTIFICATION:
Pursuant to provisions of Regulation 17(8) of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, certificate
for the year under review from Shri V. Kalyana Rama, Chairman and Managing Director and
Shri Manoj Kumar Dubey, Director (Finance) & CFO was placed before the Board of
Directors of the Company at its meeting held on 18.05.2023. A copy of the said certificate
on the financial statements for the financial year ended 31st March, 2023 is as
perAnnexure -H.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY& SUSTAINABILITY REPORT(BR SR):
In terms of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, for describing the initiatives taken by the
companies from Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) perspective, it has been
mandated that the top 1,000 listed entities, based on market capitalisation to include
Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report (BRSR) as part of the Annual Report.
SEBI has provided the format for BRSR reporting in which it has elaborated a disclosure
framework mapping Company's performance on the nine Principles and Core elements. In this
respect, a brief of actions on the ESG front along with Business Responsibility &
Sustainability Report are at Annexure-Iand Annexure -J respectively.
CODE OF CONDUCT:
The Code of Conduct has been laid down for the Board Members and senior management. A
copy of the same is available on the website of the Company. Based on the affirmation
received from Board Members and Senior Management Personnel, it is hereby declared that
all the members of the Board and Senior Management Personnel have affirmed compliance of
Code of Conduct for the financial year ended on 31.03.2023.
CONCLUSION:
The Directors also place on record their sincere appreciation for the continued support
and goodwill of the esteemed Shareholders, Institutions, State Governments where Company
operates or is planning to expand its business and all other agencies who have helped your
Company in delivering excellent performance. Your Directors express their gratitude for
continued co-operation, support and guidance in effective management of Company's affairs
and resources provided by Government of India, in particular the Ministry of Railways,
Customs, Ports and above all the customers who have continued to patronize the services
provided by your Company. Your Directors acknowledge the constructive suggestions received
from Auditors and Comptroller and Auditor General of India and are grateful for their
consistent support and help. Your Directors would like to place on record its deep and
sincere appreciation for the hard work, dedication, valuable contribution and unstinted
efforts by the Team CONCOR' for the excellent performance during the year and
for creating a platform to achieve greater success in future.
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