Mercantile: Mercantile Ventures Limi Ed

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Mercantile
T :+91 (44)40432205
E : [email protected]
W : www.mercantileventures.co.in
05 July, 2019
The Manager,
Listing Department,
BSELimited Corporate Relationship Department
1st Floor, New Trading Ring,
Rotunda Building,
P J Tower, Dalal Street, Fort,
Mumbai - 400 001.
Stock Code: 538942
Dear Sir,
As required under Regulation 34 of SEBI (l.lstin; Obligations and Disclosure

Requirements) Regulations, 2015, we are submittinqherew.th the Annual Report of the
Company for the Financial Year 2018-19. '
Thanking you.
Yours faithfully,
For Mercantile Ventures Limited
Whole-time Director
Mercantile Ventures Limi ed

(ClN-L65191 TN1985PLC037309)
Registered Office: 88 Mount Road, Guindy, Chennai - 600 032 India
Mercantile
Ventures Limited
ANNUAL REPORT
2018 – 19
Mercantile Ventures Limited

Board of Directors Registered Office
AL. Chandramouli Director (DIN: 02299091) 88, Mount Road,
B. Narendran Director (DIN: 01159394) Guindy,
Sashikala Srikanth Director (DIN: 01678374) Chennai – 600 032.
E.N. Rangaswami Whole-time Director (DIN: 06463753) CIN: L65191TN1985PLC037309
E-mail: [email protected]
Audit Committee Website: www.mercantileventures.co.in
AL. Chandramouli Chairman
B. Narendran Member Auditors
Sashikala Srikanth Member M/s.DPV & Associates
“Sri Ranga”, First Floor,
Chief Financial Officer New No.151, Mambalam High Road,
V. Padmanabha Sarma T.Nagar,
Chennai – 600 017.
Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
S. Yoganandhan
Registrars and Share Transfer Agent

Cameo Corporate Services Limited
Subramanian Building,
1, Club House Road,
Chennai – 600 002.
CONTENTS
Notice to Shareholders .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 1
Boards’ Report and Annexures .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 10
Abridged Standalone Financial Statements (39-54)

Independent Auditors’ Report.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 39
Balance Sheet . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 46
Statement of Profit and Loss .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 47
Statement of changes in Equity . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 48
Cash Flow Statement.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 49
Notes annexed to and forming part of Financial Statements .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 50
Abridged Consolidated Financial Statements (55-72)

Independent Auditors’ Report.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 56
Balance Sheet . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 62
Statement of Profit and Loss .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 63
Statement of changes in Equity . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 64
Cash Flow Statement.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 66
Notes annexed to and forming part of Financial Statements .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 67
Subsidiaries
Financial Highlights of Subsidiaries Companies .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 73
MERCANTILE VENTURES LIMITED
CIN: L65191TN1985PLC037309
Registered Office: 88, Mount Road, Guindy, Chennai – 600 032.
NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the Eighteenth Annual General Meeting of MERCANTILE VENTURES LIMITED will be held on Friday
02 August 2019 at 02.00 PM at Rajah Annamalai Mandram, 5, Esplanade Road (Near High Court), Chennai-600108 to
transact the following businesses:
ORDINARY BUSINESS
1. To receive, consider and adopt the Financial Statements of the Company and other Reports for the year ended 31st March,
2019 by passing the following as an Ordinary Resolution:
RESOLVED THAT pursuant to Section 129 and other applicable provisions, if any of the Companies Act, 2013, the
Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company for the year ended 31st March 2019 and the Reports
of the Board of Directors and the Auditors thereon and the Report of the Secretarial Auditor be and are hereby received,
considered and adopted.
2. To appoint a Director in place of Mr. E N Rangaswami (DIN:06463753), who retires by rotation and being eligible, offers
himself for re-appointment, by passing the following as an Ordinary Resolution.
RESOLVED THAT pursuant to section 152 and other applicable provisions, if any of the Companies Act,2013, Mr. E
N Rangaswami (DIN: 06463753), Whole-time Director who retires by rotation and being eligible, offers himself for re-
appointment, be and is hereby re-appointed as a director of the Company.
3. To fix the remuneration of Auditors for the year 2019-20 by passing the following as an Ordinary Resolution.
RESOLVED THAT pursuant to Section 142 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Rules made thereunder and as recommended
by the Audit Committee, the remuneration to M/s. DPV & Associates, Chennai (Firm Registration No.011688S), Chartered
Accountants, Chennai, the Auditors of the Company for the year 2019-20 is fixed as Rs. 3,50,000 (Rupees Three Lakhs and
Fifty Thousand only) for audit and related services plus reimbursement of out of pocket expenses and applicable taxes.
SPECIAL BUSINESS
4. To consider and if thought fit, to pass with or without modifications(s) the following resolution as a Special Resolution for
continuation of directorship of Mr. B. Narendran as an Independent Director on his attaining the age of 75.
RESOLVED THAT pursuant to Regulation 17(1A) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, other applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013 and the
applicable Rules made thereunder, including any amendment(s), statutory modification(s) and/or re-enactment thereof
for the time being in force, approval of the Members of the Company be and is hereby granted to Mr. B. Narendran (DIN:
01159394), who is attaining the age of seventy five (75) years by 22nd of June, 2020, to continue to be a Non-Executive
Independent Director from 22 June, 2020 till the end of his first five year term on 02 February, 2022 being the date of expiry
of his current term of office.
5. To consider and, if thought fit, to pass with or without modifications(s) the following resolution as a Special Resolution to
re-appoint Mr. A L Chandramouli as an Independent Director:
RESOLVED THAT pursuant to the provisions ofSections 149, 150, 152 and any other applicableprovisions of the Companies
Act, 2013 (the Act) andthe Rules made there under including any statutorymodification(s) or re-enactment thereof for the
timebeing in force read with Schedule IV of the Act andRegulations 16(1)(b), 17 and 17(1A) of the SEBI(Listing Obligations
and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations 2015, the re-appointment of Mr. A L Chandramouli(DIN: 02299091) as an
IndependentDirector of the Company and to hold office for aperiod of five years from 25March, 2020 beand is hereby
approved during which term he will beattaining the age of 75 years.
6. To consider and, if thought fit, to pass with or without modifications(s) the following resolution as a Special Resolution to
re-appoint Ms. Sashikala Srikanth as an Independent Director:
RESOLVED THAT pursuant to the provisions of Sections 149 and 152 read with Schedule IV and other applicable
provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”) and the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors)
Rules, 2014 and the applicable provisions of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment(s) thereof, for the time being in
force), Ms. Sashikala Srikanth (DIN: 01678374), be and is hereby re-appointed as an Independent Director of the Company,
not liable to retire by rotation and to hold office for a second term of 5 (five) consecutive years on the Board of the Company
w.e.f 25 March 2020.
7. To consider and if thought fit, to pass with or without modifications(s) the following resolution as a Special Resolution for
re-appointment of Whole Time Director:
RESOLVED THAT pursuant the provisions of Sections 196, 197, 198, 203 and other applicable provisions of the
Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made there under (including any statutory modification or re-enactment thereof) read
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with Schedule V of the Companies Act, 2013, consent of the Members be and is hereby accorded for the re-appointment of
Mr. E N Rangaswami, as Whole-time director of the Company for a period of three years with effect from 05 December 2018
to 04 December 2021, on the remuneration (including the remuneration to be paid in the event of loss or inadequacy of
profits in any financial year during the tenure of appointment) on such terms and conditions as set out below with authority
to the Board of Directors to alter and vary the terms and conditions of the said appointment and payment of remuneration
not exceeding the limits set out in Schedule V from time to time or any amendments thereto or any re-enactment thereof
agreed between the Board of Directors.
i. Basic Salary at the rate of Rs.2,00,000 (Rupees two lakhs only) per month
ii. Other Allowances and perquisites aggregating to Rs.2,00,000 (Rupees two lakhs only) per month
iii. Contribution to Provident and Other Funds, Superannuation, Gratuity, leave eligibility and encashment shall be as per
the applicable law/service rules of the Company and subject to the limits under (ii) above.
iv. In addition to the above, the Company shall provide telephone and other communication facilities to the WTD for use
in relation to discharge of the duties and responsibilities under this Agreement.
v. The Company shall reimburse actual entertainment and traveling expenses incurred by the WTD in connection with
the Company’s business and the same shall not be treated as perquisites or benefits to the WTD.
vi. In the event of inadequacy or absence of profits during the term of the Agreement, the Whole-time director shall be
entitled to the aforesaid remuneration as Minimum Remuneration and the same shall be subject to the provisions of
the applicable laws and approval of the Central Government or such other approvals as may be required under the
relevant laws.
vii. The remuneration mentioned above will be subject to such periodical revision as may be approved by the Board.
viii. The appointment can be terminated by either of the parties by giving 3 (three) calendar months’ notice in writing or 3
months total salary (includes allowances and incentive) in lieu thereof.
RESOLVED FURTHER THAT the Board, including any Committee thereof, be and is hereby authorised to do and perform
all such acts, deeds, matters and things as may be considered necessary to give effect to the aforesaid resolution.
By Order of the Board

For MERCANTILE VENTURES LIMITED
E N RANGASWAMI
Place : Chennai (DIN: 06463753)
Date : 23 May 2019 Whole-time Director
NOTES:
1. Explanatory statement required under section 102(1) of the Companies Act, 2013(the Act). setting out details relating
to Ordinary and Special business of the meeting, is annexed hereto.
2. A MEMBER ENTITLED TO ATTEND AND VOTE AT THE MEETING IS ENTITLED TO APPOINT A PROXY/PROXIES
TO ATTEND AND VOTE ON A POLL INSTEAD OF HIMSELF/HERSELF AND THE PROXY NEED NOT BE A
MEMBER OF THE COMPANY. A person can act as a proxy on behalf of not more than fifty (50) Members and holding
in aggregate not more than ten percent (10%) of the total Share Capital of the Company. Members holding more than
ten percent of the total Share Capital of the Company may appoint a single person as proxy, who shall not act as a
proxy for any other Member. The instrument appointing Proxy as per the format included in the Annual Report should
be returned to the Registered Office of the Company not less than FORTY-EIGHT HOURS (48 hours) before the time
for holding the Meeting. A Proxy Form is annexed to this Notice. Members may please note that a Proxy does not
have the right to speak at the Meeting and can vote only on a poll. Proxies submitted on behalf of limited companies,
societies, etc., must be supported by an appropriate resolution/ authority, as applicable
3. The Register of Members and the Share transfer Books will remain closed from 27 July, 2019 to 02 August 2019 both
days inclusive.
4. The shareholding of the members will be reckoned as on the date of 26 July, 2019 for the purpose of e-voting.
5. Members are requested to convert the physical shares to demat and to effect change of address, if any.
6. Members are requested to bring their copies of Annual Report to the meeting.
7. In compliance with provisions of Section 108 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 20 of the Companies (Management
and Administration) Rules, 2014 as amended and Regulation 44 of SEBI (Listing obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company is pleased to provide the members facility to cast their vote
electronically on all resolutions set forth in this notice through remote e-voting services provided by Central Depository
Services (India) Limited (CDSL). The detailed process for participating in e-voting is furnished in the Annexure to the
notice in page no. 8 The Company has appointed Mr. R Kannan, Practising Company Secretary as the scrutinizer for
e-voting.
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8. A person who has participated in e-voting is not debarred from participating in the meeting physically though he
shall not be able to vote in the meeting again and his vote cast electronically shall be treated as final. In terms of the
provisions of Section 107 read with Section 109, there will be no voting by show of hands at the meeting and hence
the provisions relating to demand for poll by the Members is irrelevant. The Chairman of the meeting will regulate the
meeting and voting on the resolutions in accordance with the provisions of the Act and the applicable Rules.
9. Shareholders are aware that, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has allowed Companies to send notices for meetings
and other shareholders correspondences in electronic form. Hence the shareholders are requested to register their
e-mail ID’s with the Registrars of the Company by submitting EARF(E-mail Address Registration Form).
10. All documents referred to in the accompanying Notice and the Explanatory Statement will be open for inspection at the
Registered Office of the Company during normal business hours (9.00 AM to 5.00 PM) on all working days except on
holidays, up to the date of the AGM.
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 102(1) OF THE COMPANIES ACT,

2013.
Item No. 3
Disclosure pursuant to 36(5) of SEBI (LISTING OBLIGATIONS AND DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS) REGULATIONS, 2015.
The Audit Committee has proposed remuneration of Rs. 3,50,000 (Rupees Three Lakhs and Fifty Thousand only) (Previous year
Rs. 3,50,000) to M/s. DPV & Associates, Chennai (Firm Registration No.011688S), Chartered Accountants to audit the accounts
for the Financial year 2019-2020.
Item No. 4
The Members of the Company at the sixteenth Annual General Meeting held on 28 July, 2017 had appointed Mr. B. Narendran
(DIN: 01159394) as Independent Director of the Company for a term of five (5) consecutive years commencing from 3, February,
2017 and expiring on 2 February, 2022.
As the Members are aware, pursuant to the Regulation 17(1A) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations
and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (hereinafter referred to as “the Listing Regulations”), effective from April 1, 2019,
no listed entity shall appoint a person or continue the directorship of any person as a non-executive director who has attained the
age of seventy five (75) years unless a special resolution is passed to that effect and the explanatory statement annexed to the
notice proposing such appointment or continuation specifies the justification for such appointment or continuation, as the case
may be.
Mr. B. Narendran is attaining the 75 years of age on 22 June, 2020. Pursuant to Regulation 17(1A) of the Listing Regulations, the
Special Resolution for continuation of his directorship with effect from 22 June, 2020 to till the end of his first five year term upto
02 February, 2022, being the date of expiry of his current term of office, will be required to be passed.
Based on the recommendations made by the Nomination Remuneration Committee, the Board of Directors at its meeting held on
23 May, 2019, has unanimously decided the continuation of directorships of Mr. B. Narendran after attaining the age of 75 till the
date of expiry of his current term of office.
Profile of Mr. B Narendran and justification for continuation of the directorship of Mr. B. Narendran is stated below:
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board of Directors, on the basis of the report of performance evaluation of
Independent Directors, has recommended the continuation of Mr. B Narendran as Independent Director after attaining the age of
75 years.
Mr. B Narendran, is a Chemical Engineer and a Master’s Graduate from USA in Transportation, had worked as professional for
more than 3 decades in MAC Group of companies as well as consultant to Shell Inc. Houstan, Rite-Aid Pharmacy, Detroit and
State Highways Administration, Baltimore, USA.
Mr. B. Narendran, is also the Honorary Consul, Office of the Honorary Consulate, Republic of Philippines in Chennai.

Details of other directorships and memberships/chairmanships of committees are given below:
S.No Name of the Company Committee Membership/ Chairmanship
Audit Committee – Member
Southern Petrochemical Industries Stakeholders Relationship Committee – Chairman
1.
Corporation Ltd Nomination and remuneration Committee – Chairman
Corporate Social responsibility Committee – Member
2. Sicagen India Ltd
Nomination & Remuneration Committee – Member
3. Greenstar Fertilizers Ltd Nomination & Remuneration Committee – Chairman
Corporate Social responsibility Committee – Member
Audit Committee – Chairman
4. Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd Stakeholders Relationship Committee – Member
Audit Committee – Chairman
5. South India House Estates & Properties Ltd
6. India Radiators Limited
Nomination & Remuneration Committee – Chairman
Pecuniary relationship, directly or indirectly, with the Company / relationship with managerial personnel:
Mr. B Narendran has no pecuniary relationship directly or indirectly, with the Company or relationship with any of the managerial
personnel of the Company.
Disclosure of Interest:
None of the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel or their relatives are in any way concerned or interested, financially or otherwise
in this resolution other than Mr. B Narendran, Director.
The Directors recommend the aforesaid resolution for the approval of the members by way of a Special Resolution.
Item No. 5 & 6
Ms. Sashikala Srikanth (DIN: 01678374) and Mr. A L Chandramouli (DIN: 02299091) were appointed as Independent Directors
on the Board of the Company pursuant to the provisions of Section 149 of the Act read with the Companies (Appointment and
Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014. They hold office as Independent Directors of the Company up to 24 March 2020 (“first
term” in line with the explanation to Sections 149(10) and 149(11) of the Act).
As per the provisions of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013, an Independent Director shall hold office for a term upto five
consecutive years on the Board of a Company but shall be eligible for re-appointment, for another term of up to five years, on
passing of a special resolution by shareholders. The Company has received intimation in Form DIR-8 from Ms. Sashikala Srikanth
and Mr. A L Chandramouli that, they are not disqualified from being re-appointed as Independent Directors, in terms of Section 164
of the Act, declaration that they meet with the criteria of independence as prescribed under Section 149 (6) of the Companies Act,
2013 & Regulation 16(1)(b) of SEBI Listing Regulations and their consent to continue as an Independent Director.
As the Members are aware, pursuant to the Regulation 17(1A) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations
and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (hereinafter referred to as “the Listing Regulations”), effective from April 1, 2019,
no listed entity shall appoint a person or continue the directorship of any person as a non-executive director who has attained the
age of seventy five (75) years unless a special resolution is passed to that effect and the explanatory statement annexed to the
notice proposing such appointment or continuation specifies the justification for such appointment or continuation, as the case
may be.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board of Directors, on the basis of the report of performance evaluation of
Independent Directors, has recommended re-appointment of Ms. Sashikala Srikanth and Mr. A L Chandramouli as Independent
Directors for a second term of 5 (five) consecutive years on the Board of the Company, including necessity for continuation of Mr.
A L Chandramouli after attaining the age of 75.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board of Directors on the basis of the report of performance evaluation
of Independent Directors, considers that, given their background and experience and contributions made by them during their
tenure, the continued association of Ms. Sashikala Srikanth and Mr. A L Chandramouli would be beneficial to the Company and it
is desirable to continue to avail their services as Independent Directors.
Accordingly, it is proposed to re-appoint Ms. Sashikala Srikanth and Mr. A L Chandramouli as Independent Directors of the
Company, not liable to retire by rotation and to hold office for a second term of 5 (five) consecutive years on the Board of the
Company from 25 March 2020.

Requisite Notice from a member under Section 160 of the Companies Act, 2013 (‘the Act’) proposing the re-appointment of Ms.
Sashikala Srikanth and Mr. A L Chandramouli has been received by the Company, and consent has been filed by Ms. Sashikala
Srikanth and Mr. A L Chandramouli pursuant to Section 152 of the Act.
In the opinion of the Board, Ms. Sashikala Srikanth and Mr. A L Chandramouli fulfilled the conditions for appointment as Independent
Directors as specified in the Act and SEBI Regulations. Ms. Sashikala Srikanth and Mr. A L Chandramouli are independent of the
management. Details of Directors Profiles and justification for continuation of the directorship of pursuant to the provisions of (i)
the Regulation 36 of SEBI LODR and (ii) Secretarial Standard on General Meetings (“SS-2”), issued by the Institute of Company
Secretaries of India whose re-appointment as Independent Directors is proposed at Item Nos. 4 & 5 are provided below.
BRIEF PROFILE OF DIRECTORS SEEKING APPOINTMENT
Mr. AL Chandramouli, aged about 72 years, holds Masters degree in Geology. He has 4 decades of rich experience in Planning,
Risk Mangement, Credit, Estate Department, Human Resources, Forex trading , Public issues and many other important areas of
Banking Sector. He has headed the International division of a bank. He has also served in many important committees of Indian
Banks Association.
Other Directorships held
Aishwaryam Corporate Services Private Limited – Director
Other Committee Membership held - Nil
Ms. Sashikala Srikanth, aged 62 years is a graduate in economics and a chartered accountant. At present, she is providing
consultancy to various corporates including the areas of CSR. She was Senior General Manager- Resources of IAL Group and
Group Financial Controller of Shattaff Group, Dubai from 2003 to 2005 and held various other senior management level positions
in leading Companies from 1996 to 2005. She was also associated with AF Ferguson & Co Chartered Accountants.
Other Directorships held
Name of the Company Name of the Committee
Tamilnadu Petroproducts Ltd Risk Management Committee
Audit Committee
CSR Committee
Manali Petrochemicals Ltd Risk Management Committee
Audit Committee
CSR Committee
Southern Petrochemical Industries Corpn. Ltd Audit Committee
Greenstar Fertilizers Ltd Audit Committee
CSR Committee
Nomination & Remuneration Committee
EDAC Engineering Ltd Audit Committee
Nomination & Remuneration Committee
Sicagen India Limited Audit Committee
CSR Committee
AMCHEM Speciality Chemicals UK Limited Nil
AMCHEM Speciality Chemicals Private limited Nil
(Singapore)
Certus Investment and Trading Limited (CITL), Nil
Mauritius
AM Educational Foundation Nil
AM Foundation Nil
Copy of draft letters of appointment of Ms. Sashikala Srikanth and Mr. A L Chandramouli setting out the terms and conditions of
appointment are available for inspection by the members at the registered office of the Company.
Directors are not holding any shares in the Company.
Pecuniary relationship, directly or indirectly, with the Company / relationship with managerial personnel:
Ms. Sashikala Srikanth and Mr. A L Chandramouli have no pecuniary relationship directly or indirectly, with the Company or
relationship with any of the managerial personnel of the Company.
in this resolution other than Ms. Sashikala Srikanth and Mr. A L Chandramouli as Directors.

Item No. 2 & 7
Mr. E N Rangaswami having (DIN: 06463753) was appointed as Whole time director for the period of 3 years from 05 December,
2015 to 04 December, 2018. His appointment has ended on 04 December, 2018. Based on the recommendation of the
Nomination and Remuneration Committee the Board of directors at the meeting held on 25 October, 2018 has re-appointed Mr. E
N Rangaswami as Whole Time Director for a further period of 3 years from 05 December, 2018 to 04 December, 2021.
Detail of the appointee is provided below.
Information required under Section II, Part II of Schedule V of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 36 of SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
General Information:
(1). Nature of industry Leasing of immovable properties.

(2). Date or expected date of commencement of The company was incorporated on: 23/12/1985 and commenced its
commercial production operations.
(3). In case of new companies, expected date of Not Applicable
commencement of activities as per project
approved by financial institutions appearing in
the prospectus
(4). Financial performance based on given (Rs. in Lakhs)
indicators
F.Year Revenue Profit after
from Tax
Operation
2015-16 424.51 404.05
2016-17 468.74 (2862.80)
2017-18 514.89 77.33
(5). Export performance and net foreign Exchange None.

collaborations.
(6). Foreign investments or collaborators, if any. Nil
II. Information about the appointee:
Name of the Director Mr. E N Rangaswami
(1). Background details. Mr. E N Rangaswami aged 63 years is a Chartered Accountant with 40
years of experience.
(2). Past remuneration. Rs. 40 Lakhs per annum FY 17-18.
(3). Recognition or awards. None
(4). Job profile and his suitability. The Whole Time Director is responsible for the complete operations of
the Company and he has vast experience in the corporate sector.
(5). Remuneration proposed. Rs.48 Lakhs per annum together with the performance incentive and
annual increment as decided by the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee.
(6). Comparative remuneration profile with respect The Company operates a niche business model. Secondary data on
to industry, size of the company, profile of the managerial remuneration for equivalent positions is not readily available
position and person However considering current state of competition across the industry,
the remuneration offered to the whole time director is fully in line with the
responsibilities shouldered.
(7). Pecuniary relationship directly or indirectly Nil
with the company, or relationship with the
managerial personal, if any
III. Other information:
(1). Reasons of loss or inadequate profits Not Applicable.

(2). Steps taken or proposed to be taken for Proposed to expand its operations into providing manpower services.
improvement
(3). Expected increase in productivity and profits in The company expects to improve upon the current year operating profits
measurable terms. in the ensuing years.
IV. Disclosures – Provided in Corporate Governance Report
Names of listed entities in which the person also Directorships in the following companies:
holds the directorship and the membership of India Radiators Limited
Committees of the board;
Committee memberships:
India Radiators Limited
Audit Committee - Member,
Nomination & Remuneration Committee - Member
Stakeholders Relationship Committee- Chairperson
Shareholding of non-executive directors. Nil
Inspection of Documents
All related documents are available for inspection by the Members at the Registered office of the Company on any working day
between 11.00 am to 1.00 pm upto the date of this 18th Annual General Meeting.
in this resolution other than Mr. E N Rangaswami Whole Time Director.
By Order of the Board
E N Rangaswami
Place : Chennai (DIN: 06463753)
Date : 23 May 2019 Whole-time Director
Land Mark for the AGM Venue: Opposite to Western Entrance of Madras High Court
Broadway
N S C Bose Road N S C Bose Road

Beach Road
Kuralagam
Madras
High Court
LIC Branch office
Esplanade Road
Broadway
Bus Stand
SICCI Building
AGM VENUE:
RAJAH
Bus Stand
ANNAMALAI
MANDRAM
Frazer Bridge Road

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BOARD’S REPORT
Your Directors are pleased to present the Annual Report and the Audited Financial Statements of the Company for the year ended
31 March 2019.
1. REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
The financial results for the year ended 31 March 2019 have been prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards. During the
year the company has reported a profit before tax and exceptional items of Rs. 405.52 lakhs (previous year Rs. 562.02 lakhs) and total
comprehensive income of Rs. 1365.11 lakhs (previous year Rs. 715.59 lakhs).
2. FINANCIAL RESULTS (Rs.Lakhs)
Description 2018-19 2017-18
Profit/(Loss) Before Interest & Depreciation 560.24 737.22
Interest 51.74 63.27
Depreciation 102.98 111.93
Profit/(Loss) Before Tax & Exceptional items 405.52 562.02
Exceptional items - -
Profit/(Loss) Before Tax 405.52 562.02
Provision for taxation Current tax 149.47 189.16
Deferred tax (26.61) 295.53
Profit/(Loss) After Tax 282.66 77.33
Other Comprehensive Income 1082.45 638.26
Total Comprehensive Income for the year 1365.11 715.59
Amount transferred to reserves, if any Nil Nil
3. DIVIDEND
The Board of Directors has not recommended any dividend for the year as the profits are conserved to fund the future plans
of the Company.
4. SHARES
The Company has not bought back any of its shares during the year under review. The Company also has not issued any
sweat equity shares, bonus shares or stock option scheme during the year under review.
During the year Company has redeemed 7,50,000 Zero% optionally Convertible Preference Shares of Rs.10/- each
aggregating to Rs. 75 Lakhs.
5. FIXED DEPOSIT
The Company has neither accepted nor renewed any deposits during the year under review.
6. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS
No material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company occurred between the end of the
financial year to which this financial statement relates and the date of this report
7. CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY;
The Company is planning to start facility management and manpower supply services business in the financial year 2019-20.
8. SUBSIDIARIES & ASSOCIATES
M/s. Oasis Ventures Private Limited and M/s. Rayce Electronic Intelligence India Private Limited have been merged with M/s. i3
Security Services Private Limited pursuant to NCLT Order dated 03 May, 2019. The effective date of merger is 01 April, 2018.
The Company monitors the performance of subsidiary company inter-alia, by the following means:
a) The Company has one material unlisted Indian subsidiary and compliance requirements as SEBI (LODR)
Regulations, 2015 has been ensured.
b) The Audit Committee reviews the financial statements, in particular, the investments made by the unlisted subsidiary
company.

c) Our Company formulated a policy on material subsidiary as required, and uploaded in the website of the Company in the
link http://www.mercantileventures.co.in
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule
5 of the Companies [Accounts] Rules, 2014. Also a separate statement containing the salient feature of the financial statements
of the subsidiaries and associate in Form AOC-1 is attached to the financial statements.
PERFORMANCE AND FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE SUBSIDIARIES AND ASSOCIATES
The financial highlights of the subsidiaries and associate company as on 31 March 2019 are given below: (Rs.lakhs)
Particulars i3 Security Services Chitaranjan National Trust Housing

Pvt Ltd Developers LLP Finance Ltd
Subsidiaries Associate
% of shareholding held by 100.00% 98.00% 49.00%
MVL (Share of profits) MVL MVL
Total Income 2,903.23 9.54 4,266.55
Profit before tax 117.73 (26.53) 813.63
Current Tax 33.66 - 184.94
Deferred tax liability (4.10) - 24.43
Profit / (Loss) after tax 88.17 (26.53) 604.25
Other Comprehensive Income - - (0.78)
Total Comprehensive Income 88.17 (26.53) 603.47
9. DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In accordance with the provisions of section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 the Board hereby submits its Responsibility
Statement:-
a. In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper
explanation relating to material departures;
b. The directors had 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 the year ended 31 March 2019;
c. The directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with
the provisions of the Companies Act for safeguarding the assets of the company and for preventing and detecting fraud
and other irregularities;
d. The directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
e. The directors had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that such internal financial
controls are adequate and are operating effectively. Internal financial control means the policies and procedures adopted
by the company for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its business including adherence to company’s policies,
the safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the
accounting records and the timely preparation of reliable financial information and
f. The directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such
systems were adequate and operating effectively.
10. DISCLOSURE ON COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
Your Directors confirm that the Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, have been complied
with.
11. DIRECTORS & KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:
The Company’s Board comprises of the following directors: Mr. B Narendran, Mr. A. L Chandramouli, Ms. Sashikala Srikanth and
Mr. E N Rangaswami.
Mr. B. Narendran (DIN: 01159394), Independent Director of the Company is attaining the age of seventy five (75) years by 22nd
of June, 2020. In order to comply with Regulation 17(1A) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and

Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company has proposed the continuation of his appointment in this Annual
General Meeting from 22 June, 2020 till the end of his first five year term upto 02 February, 2022
The term of appointment of Ms. Sashikala Srikanth (DIN: 01678374) and Mr. A L Chandramouli (DIN: 02299091) is ending on
24 March 2020. Hence, the company has proposed their re-appointment for the second term of five years in this Annual General
Meeting. Mr. A L Chandramouli will be completing 75 years of age by 08 July, 2021 and hence it also proposed to pass a
special resolution in the Annual General Meeting under 17(1A) of the of SEBI (Listing obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 for continuing him as director beyond 75 years in his second term.
The tenure of appointment of Mr. E N Rangaswami having (DIN:06463753) ended on 04 December, 2018. Based on the
recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board of directors at the meeting held on 25 October,
2018 has re-appointed Mr. E N Rangaswami as Whole Time Director for a further period of 3 years from 05 December, 2018 to 04
December, 2021, subject to the approval of shareholders in the Annual General Meeting.
The Key Managerial personnel of the Company are: Mr. E N Rangaswami - Whole-time Director, Mr. V Padmanabha Sarma -
Chief Financial Officer and Mr. S. Yoganandhan – Company Secretary.
Mr. S. Yoganandhan was appointed as a Whole Time Company Secretary in place of Mr. N Prasanna Varadan due to resignation.
12. BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The Company had five board meetings during the financial year under review. The intervening gap between the Meetings was
within the period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013. Details of the Board and Committee meetings are given in the
Corporate Governance Report.
13. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
A report on Corporate Governance as stipulated under Schedule V and Regulation 34(3) of the SEBI (Listing obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 forms part of this Annual Report. The requisite certificate from a practicing company
secretary confirming compliance with the conditions of corporate governance as stipulated is annexed to this Report.
14. COMPANY’S POLICY RELATING TO DIRECTORS APPOINTMENT, PAYMENT OF REMUNERATION AND DISCHARGE
OF THEIR DUTIES
The Company’s Policies relating to appointment of directors, payment of managerial remuneration, directors’ qualifications,
positive attributes, independence of directors and other related matters as provided under Section 178(3) of the Companies Act,
2013 are uploaded in the website of the Company in the following links.
http://mercantileventures.co.in/files/CRITERIA%20FOR%20APPOINTMENT%20OF%20INDEPENDENT%20DIRECTORS.pdf
http://mercantileventures.co.in/files/Remuneration%20Policy.pdf
The Remuneration policy also forms part of the Corporate Governance Report
15. FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAM
The details are provided in the Corporate Governance report and on the website of the Company.
16. BOARD EVALUATION
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015, the Boards’ performance and performance of the non-independent Director were considered/evaluated by the independent
directors at their meeting without the participation of the non-independent director and key managerial personnel.
They also assessed the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information between the Company’s Management and the Board
that are necessary for the Board to effectively and reasonably perform its duties.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies act, 2013 and Regulation 17 of SEBI (Listing obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015, the Board has carried out an annual performance evaluation of its own performance, the directors individually
as well as the evaluation of the working of its various committees.
17. Internal Control Systems & their adequacy
Company’s Internal Control System has been designed to provide for:
• Accurate recording of transactions with internal checks and prompt reporting.
• Adherence to applicable accounting standards and policies.
• Compliance with applicable statutes, management policies and procedures.
• Effective use of resources and safeguarding of assets.

The Internal audit was carried out periodically through a practicing chartered accountant. The observations arising out of the audit
were periodically reviewed and compliance ensured. The summary of the internal audit observations and management responses
were submitted to the Board after review by the Audit Committee.
18. FRAUDS REPORTED BY AUDITORS AS PER SEC 143 (12) OTHER THAN THOSE WHICH ARE REPORTABLE TO THE
CENTRAL GOVERNMENT.
There were no frauds reported by auditors in their report.
19. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS MADE WITH RELATED PARTIES
All transactions entered by the Company with related parties were in the ordinary course of business and at arm’s length pricing
basis. There were no materially significant transactions with related parties during the financial year 2018-19 which were in conflict
with the interests of the Company.
The Board has approved the policy on related party transactions.
Details of transaction with related parties as required under Section 134(3)(h) of the Act read with Rule 8(2) of the Companies
(Accounts) Rules, 2014 are provided in form AOC-2 and attached to the financial statement.
There are no transactions with entity belonging to promoter/promoter group which hold(s) 10% or more shareholding in the
Company except redemption of preference shares held by South India Travels Private Limited.
The policy has been uploaded on the Company’s website, under the web link: http://mercantileventures.co.in
20. AUDITORS
STATUTORY AUDITORS
M/s. DPV & Associates, Chartered Accountants have been appointed as the auditors of the company at the 16th Annual General
Meeting to hold office till the conclusion of the 21st AGM to be held in the year 2022 as per Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013.
SECRETARIAL AUDITOR
The Company has appointed Mr. R Kannan, Company Secretary in practice to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company.
The Report of the Secretarial Auditor is annexed to this report.
COST AUDITOR MAINTENANCE OF COST RECORDS
The business activity of the Company is not covered under rule 3 of The Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014.
Accordingly, the maintenance of cost records under section 148(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 is not applicable.
21. RISK MANAGEMENT.
The Risk Management Committee has been formed comprising Ms. Sashikala Srikanth, Director as Chairperson of the committee
and the other members are Mr. E N Rangaswami, Whole-time Director and Mr. V. Padmanabha Sarma, Chief Financial officer.
Risk Management Committee ensures that the Company has an appropriate and effective risk management system which carries
out risk assessment and ensures that risk mitigation plans are in place by validating the same at regular intervals. The Committee
met periodically to study the risks, threats & concerns and submitted reports to the Board of Directors.
22. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS
The particulars of Loans, guarantees and investments covered under section 186 of the Companies Act 2013 are provided in the
notes to the financial statements.
23. SEXUAL HARASSMENT
No cases were filed under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
24. AUDIT COMMITTEE AND WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
The Audit Committee consists of three independent directors: Mr. AL Chandramouli, Mr. B Narendran and Ms. Sashikala Srikanth
As required under Section 177 of the Companies Act 2013, the Company has established Whistle Blower policy and the same
has been uploaded in the following web link.
http://mercantileventures.co.in/files/Whistle%20blower%20policy.pdf
25. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The company has complied with the provisions of Corporate Social Responsibility. The CSR Policy related disclosures are
annexed to this report.

26. ANNUAL RETURN
The extracts of annual return in Form MGT 9 pursuant to the provisions of Section 92 read with Rule 12 of the Companies
(Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 is annexed to this report.
The copy of annual return has been uploaded on the Company’s website, under the web link: http://mercantileventures.co.in.
27. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The Company has no employee whose salary exceeds the limits as prescribed under Rule (5)(2) of Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Key Managerial personnel) Rules, 2014
28. TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
Conservation of Energy and Technical Absorption:
The business of the Company is leasing of immovable properties. The particulars prescribed under Section 134 of the Companies
Act, 2013 read with rule 8 (3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, relating to conservation of energy and technology
absorption are not applicable to the business operations of the Company.
Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo:
(a) Foreign Exchange Inflow: Nil
(b) Foreign Exchange Outflow: Nil
29. SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS IMPACTING
THE GOING CONCERN STATUS OF THE COMPANY
There are no significant and material orders passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals which would impact the going concern
status of the Company.
30. QUALIFICATIONS, RESERVATIONS OR ADVERSE REMARKS OR DISCLAIMERS MADE BY THE AUDITORS AND THE
PRACTICING COMPANY SECRETARY IN THEIR REPORTS
There were no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks in the reports of M/s DPV & Associates, Statutory Auditors and Mr.
R. Kannan, Secretarial Auditor.
31. DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Independent Directors have submitted their disclosures to the Board that they fulfill all the requirements as stipulated in
Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 so as to qualify themselves for the continuance / appointment as independent directors
under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the relevant rules.
32. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
a) Industry Scenario
The real estate market continues to be sluggish during the year. This trend is expected to improve in the ensuing years
with the anticipated uptick in the economy.
b) Opportunities and Threats
Having assumed necessary security and discipline with the introduction of RERA, it is expected to create a platform for
further growth in the real estate sector.
c) Segment-wise or produce-wise performance
The company is operating only in leasing segment.
d) Future Outlook and state of the company’s affiars
The main business of the Company is investment in properties for leasing. The revenue stream from the operations is
expected to improve in the immediate future.
The Company would be entering into facility management and man power supply services business from the financial
year 2019-2020. The prospects for this line of business are good and the company is expected to generate decent
revenues from the aforesaid activities.
e) Risk and concerns
As per the SEBI (Listing obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Risk Management Committee
has to be set up by top 100 listed entities, determined on the basis of market capitalisation, as at the end of the immediate
previous financial year. As per this regulation the Company is not required to constitute a Risk Management Committee.
The Company however has constituted a Risk Management Committee to constantly review the technical and commercial
risks the company has to face so that the interests of the shareholders are protected. .

f) Internal control systems and adequacy.
The company has an adequate internal control system.
g) Material developments in Human Resources / Industrial Relations front, including number of people employed. - Nil
h) Details of significant changes in key financial ratios (Change of 25% or more as compared to the immediately
previous financial year).
During the year, on a standalone basis there was no significant change in the financial ratios as compared to the previous
year which are more than 25%.
i) Any change in return of net worth as compared to the immediately previous financial year.
The details of return of net worth as compared to the immediately previous financial year are provided in the financial
statements
INFORMATION PURSUANT TO RULE 5(1) OF THE COMPANIES (APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION OF MANAGERIAL
PERSONNEL) RULES, 2014.
The ratio of the remuneration of each director to the median
remuneration of the employees of the company for the financial Mr. E N Rangaswami, Whole-time Director 6.50
year – 2018-19
Mr. E N Rangaswami, Whole-time Director 20.00
The percentage increase in remuneration of each director,
Mr. V Padmanabha Sarma, Chief Financial Officer 17.10
Chief Financial Officer, Company Secretary in the financial
year – 2018-19. Mr. N Prasanna Varadan, Company Secretary
32.93
Resigned (w.e.f 08.11.2018)
The percentage increase in the median remuneration of
14.59
employees in the financial Year – 2018-19.
The number of permanent employees on the rolls of Company
2
as on 31.03.2019
Average percentage increase already made in the
Average percentage increase already made in the salaries salaries of employees other than the key managerial 10.56%
of employees other than the managerial personnel in the last personnel in the FY 2018-19.
financial year and its comparison with the percentage increase Average percentage increase already made in the
in the managerial remuneration and justification thereof salaries of the key managerial personnel in the FY 20.88%
2018-19
INFORMATION PURSUANT TO RULE 5(2) OF THE COMPANIES (APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION OF MANAGERIAL
PERSONNEL) RULES, 2014: DETAILS OF EMPLOYEES IN TERMS OF REMUNERATION RECEIVED DURING THE YEAR
Details of top 10 employees in terms of remuneration received during the year.
Name Designation Remuneration Qualification Experience Date of Age Last Employment
(Rs. in Lakhs) Joining
Manali petrochemicals
Whole-Time B.Sc.,
E N . Rangaswami 48.00 40 Years 05/12/2012 63 Ltd, General Manager
Director ACA
(Finance)
Chief
V Padmanabha B.Com., MCC Finance Ltd,
Financial 13.90 43 Years 01/12/2012 69
Sarma ACA Senior Vice president
Officer
N Prasanna
Company B. Com., S V Global Ltd,
Varadan Resigned 5.35 7 Years 13/07/2015 31
Secretary MBA, ACS Secretarial executive
w.e.f 08.11.18
Proactive Solutech
Company B. Com,
S. Yoganandhan 2.27 10 Years 02/11/2018 31 India Private Limited
Secretary ACS
Company Secretary
Assistant
SPIC SMO, Accounts
V M Aruncahalam Manager 7.15 B.Com., 31 Years 12/06/2013 52
Manager
(Accounts)
Executive Manali Petrochemicals
L S Venkataraman 5.10 BA., 42 Years 09/11/2012 66
(Co-ordination) Ltd, executive

Note –
1. The above appointments are contractual.
2. As per the disclosure available with the Company, none of the above employees is related to any director and does not hold
any shares in the Company.
3. The remuneration shown above includes contributions to provident and other funds.
AFFIRMATION THAT THE REMUNERATION IS AS PER THE REMUNERATION POLICY
Company is adopting remuneration guidelines for fixing the remuneration as per the Remuneration policy.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your directors express their grateful thanks for the assistance, co-operation and support extended to the Company by promoters,
shareholders and the bankers and appreciation for their continued support. The Directors also place on record their appreciation
of the good work put in by the employees of the company.
By order of the Board
E N Rangaswami B. Narendran
Place: Chennai (DIN: 06463753) (DIN 01159394)
Date: 23 May 2019 Whole-time Director Director

FORM NO. AOC -2
(Pursuant to clause (h) of sub-section (3) of section 134 of the Act and Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules,
2014.
Form for disclosure of particulars of contracts/arrangements entered into by the company with related parties referred
to in sub section (1) of section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 including certain arms length transaction under third
proviso thereto.
1. Details of contracts or arrangements or transactions not at Arm’s length basis.
SL. No. Particulars Details

a) Name (s) of the related party & nature of relationship Nil
b) Nature of contracts/arrangements/transaction Nil
c) Duration of the contracts/arrangements/transaction Nil
d) Salient terms of the contracts or arrangements or Nil
transaction including the value, if any
e) Justification for entering into such contracts or Nil
arrangements or transactions’
f) Date of approval by the Board Nil
g) Amount paid as advances, if any Nil
h) Date on which the special resolution was passed in Nil
General meeting as required under first proviso to
section 188
2. Details of contracts or arrangements or transactions at Arm’s length basis.
SL. No. Particulars Details

a) Name (s) of the related party & I3 Security Private Limited Chitaranjan Developers LLP
nature of relationship Subsidiary Subsidiary
b) Nature of contracts/arrangements/ Availing / Rendering of services Availing / Rendering of

transaction services
c) Duration of the contracts/arrangements/ Not Applicable Not Applicable
transaction
d) Salient terms of the contracts or Not Applicable Not Applicable
arrangements or transaction including the
value, if any
e) Date of approval by the Board Appropriate approvals have been Appropriate approvals have
taken for related party transactions been taken for related party
transactions
f) Amount paid as advances, if any Nil 122.92 Laksh


ANNEXURE
FORM NO. MGT 9
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
As on financial year ended on 31.03.2019
Pursuant to Section 92 (3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and
Rule 12(1) of the Company (Management & Administration ) Rules, 2014.
(I) REGISTRATION & OTHER DETAILS:
i CIN L65191TN1985PLC037309
ii Registration Date 23/12/1985
iii Name of the Company Mercantile Ventures Limited
iv Category/Sub-category of the Company Public Company
v Address of the Registered office & contact details 88, Mount Road, Guindy, Chennai - 600 032
Telephone No. 044-4043 2209 Email:cs@mercantileventures.
co.in
vi Whether listed company YES
vii Name, Address & contact details of the Registrar & Cameo Corporate Services Limited
Transfer Agent, if any. Subramanian Building,No. 1, Club house road,
Chennai - 600 002. Ph- 044-28460390/95.
(II) PRINCIPAL BUSINESS ACTIVITIES OF THE COMPANY

All the business activities contributing 10% or more of the total turnover of the company shall be stated
SL NIC Code of the Product / % to total turnover of the
Name & Description of main products/services
No service company
1 Leasing of immovable properties 77 100%
III PARTICULARS OF HOLDING , SUBSIDIARY & ASSOCIATE COMPANIES

S. Subsidiary/
Name of the Company CIN % of Shares Held
No Associate
1 Chitaranjan Developers LLP AAE-2671 Subsidiary (LLP) 98% of capital contibuted by
Mercantile Ventures Ltd
2 I3 Security Private Limited U74120TN2011PTC082965 Subsidiary 100% held by Mercantile
Ventures Ltd
3 National Trust Housing Finance U65922TN1995PLC031681 Associate 49% held by Mercantile
Limited Ventures Ltd
Note: - M/s. Rayce Electronic Intelligence India Private Limited and M/s. Oasis Ventures Private Limited mergerd with M/s. i3
Security Private Limited vide National Company Law Tribunal order dated 03 May, 2019, with the appointed date 01 April 2018
Chitaranjan Developers LLP became a subsidiary w.e.f 01-10-2018

IV. SHARE HOLDING PATTERN (Equity Share Capital Breakup as percentage of Total Equity)
(i) Category-wise Share Holding
No. of shares held at the
No. of shares held at the end of the year %
beginning of the year
Cateory Change
Category of Shareholder % of % of
code during
Demat Physical Total Total Demat Physical Total Total the year
Shares Shares
A. SHAREHOLDING OF
PROMOTER AND
PROMOTER GROUP
1. INDIAN
a. INDIVIDUALS/HINDU
UNDIVIDED
FAMILY - 41252 41252 0.04 - 48312 48312 0.04 0.01
b. CENTRAL GOVERNMENT/
STATE GOVERNMENT(S) - - - - - - - - -
c. BODIES CORPORATE 56232305 177250 56409555 50.40 57953861 177250 58131111 51.94 1.53
d. FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS/
BANKS - - - - - - - - -
e. ANY OTHER
SUB - TOTAL (A)(1) 56232305 218502 56450807 50.44 57953861 225562 58179423 51.98 1.54
2. FOREIGN
a. INDIVIDUALS (NON-
RESIDENT INDIVIDUALS/
FOREIGN INDIVIDUALS) 230 - 230 - 230 - 230 - -
b. BODIES CORPORATE 14244955 - 14244955 12.73 14244955 - 14244955 12.73 -
c. INSTITUTIONS - - - - - - - - -
d. QUALIFIED FOREIGN
INVESTOR - - - - - - - - -
e. ANY OTHER
SUB - TOTAL (A)(2) 14245185 - 14245185 12.73 14245185 - 14245185 12.73 -
TOTAL SHARE HOLDING OF

PROMOTER AND
PROMOTER
GROUP (A) = (A)(1)+(A)(2) 70477490 218502 70695992 63.17 72199046 225562 72424608 64.71 1.54
B. Public Shareholding
1. Institutions
a. Mutual Funds/Uti - - - - - - - - -
b. Financial Institutions/
Banks - 100 100 - - 100 100 - -
c. Central Government/
State Government(S) - - - - - - - - -
e. Insurance Companies - - - - - - - - -
f. Foreign Institutional
Investors - - - - - - - - -
g. Foreign Venture
Capital Investors - - - - - - - - -

No. of shares held at the
No. of shares held at the end of the year %
beginning of the year
Cateory Change
Category of Shareholder % of % of
code during
Demat Physical Total Total Demat Physical Total Total the year
Shares Shares
h. Qualified Foreign Investor - - - - - - - - -
i. Any Other
Sub - Total (B)(1) - 100 100 - - 100 100 - -
2. Non-Institutions
a. Bodies Corporate 22364196 8116999 30481195 27.24 28167395 587143 28754538 25.70 (1.54)
b. Individuals -
I Individual Shareholders
Holding Nominal Share Capital
Upto Rs. 1 Lakh 839612 9464946 10304558 9.21 1145261 9111812 10257073 9.17 (0.04)
Ii Individual Shareholders
Holding Nominal Share Capital
In Excess Of Rs. 1 Lakh 225336 177250 402586 0.36 274021 177250 451271 0.40 0.04
c. Qualified Foreign Investor - - - - - - - - -
d. Any Other
Clearing Members 202 - 202 - 300 - 300 - -
Hindu Undivided Families 17830 100 17930 0.01 - - - - (0.01)
Non Resident Indians 3950 10932 14882 0.01 4175 10932 15107 0.01 -
Resident
Huf - - - - 14348 100 14448 0.01 0.01
Trusts 750 - 750 - 750 - 750 - -
Others 22732 11032 33764 0.03 19573 11032 30605 0.03 -
Sub - Total (B)(2) 23451876 17770227 41222103 36.86 29606250 9887237 39493487 35.32 (1.54)
Total Public Shareholding

(B) = (B)(1)+(B)(2) 23451876 17770327 41222203 36.83 29606250 9887337 39493587 35.29 (1.54)
Total (A)+(B) 93929366 17988829 111918195 100.00 101805296 10112899 111918195 100.00 -
C. Shares Held By
Custodians And Against
Which Depository Receipts
Have Been Issued
Promoter And Promoter Group - - - - - - - - -
Public - - - - - - - - -
Total Custodian (C) - - - - - - - - -
Grand Total (A)+(B)+(C) 93929366 17988829 111918195 100.00 101805296 10112899 111918195 100.00 -

(ii) SHARE HOLDING OF PROMOTERS
Shareholding at the Shareholding at the end of the
beginning of the year year
'% of '% of
'% change
shares shares
Sl No Shareholder’s Name '% of total '% of total in
pledged / pledged /
No of shares of No of shares of sharehold-
encum- encum-
shares the com- shares the com- ing
bered to bered to
pany" pany" during the
total total
year"
shares" shares"
1 Trinity Auto Points Ltd 20956000 18.72 - 20956000 18.72 - -
2 South India Travels Pvt Ltd 11052500 9.88 - 18582056 16.60 - 6.7277
3 Golden Star Assets Consultants Pvt Ltd 14396000 12.86 - 14396000 12.86 - -
4 Ranford Investments Ltd 7807955 6.98 - 7807955 6.98 - -
5 Darnolly Investments Ltd 6437000 5.75 - 6437000 5.75 - -
6 Sicagen India Limited 4008205 3.58 - 4008205 3.58 - -
7 First Leasing Co Of India Ltd 177250 0.16 - 177250 0.16 - -
8 Jawahar Vadivelu 27100 0.02 - 27100 0.02 - -
9 Navia Markets Limited 11600 0.01 - 11600 0.01 - -
10 Muthiah A C - Huf 7060 0.01 - 9068 0.01 - -
11 Vadivelu Al 8144 0.01 - 8144 0.01 - -
12 Muthiah A C 4000 - - 4000 - - -
13 Ashwin C Muthiah 230 - - 230 - - -
14 Gold Nest Trading Company Ltd 5808000 5.19 - - - - (5.19)
15 Chidambaram M A 2008 - - - - - -
(iii) Change in Promoters’ Shareholding
Shareholding at the Cumulative Shareholding
beginning of the year during the year
Sl No Name of the Share holder % of total
% of total
shares
No of Share shares of the No of Share
of the
Company
Company
1 SOUTH INDIA TRAVELS PVT LTD
At the beginning of the year 01-Apr-2018 11052500 9.8755 11052500 9.8755
Demated 16-Nov-2018 7529556 6.7277 18582056 16.6032
At the end of the Year 30-Mar-2019 18582056 16.6032 18582056 16.6032
2 MUTHIAH A C
Transmission 21-Sep-2018 2008 0.0017 2708 0.0024
3 GOLD NEST TRADING COMPANY LTD

Transfer 15-Mar-2019 (5808000) 5.1895 - -
At the end of the Year 30-Mar-2019 - - - -

Sl No Name of the Share holder % of total
% of total
shares
No of Share shares of the No of Share
of the
Company
Company
4 CHIDAMBARAM M A
Transmission 21-Sep-2018 (1858) 0.0016 - -
5 CHIDAMBARAM M A
Transmission 21-Sep-2018 (150) 0.0001 - -
(iv) Shareholding Pattern of Top ten Shareholders

(Other than Directors, Promoters and Holders of GDRs and ADRs):

Sl
Name of the Share holder % of total % of total
No No of No of
shares of the shares of the
shares shares
company company
SOUTHERN PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRIES
1
CORPORATIONLIMITED
Transfer 15-Mar-2019 5808000 5.1895 15028000 13.4276
2 TWINSHIELD CONSULTANTS PRIVATE LIMITED

SOUTH INDIA HOUSE ESTATES AND PROPERTIES

3
LIMITED
SPIC GROUP COMPANIES EMPLOYEES WELFARE

4
FOUNDATION
SPIC OFFICERS AND STAFF WELFARE

5
FOUNDATION

Sl
No No of No of
shares shares
company company
6 EKA ENTERPRISES LTD
7 HARRINGTON INVESTMENTS LTD

8 MAHENDRA GIRDHARILAL
Purchase 06-Apr-2018 984 0.0008 110510 0.0987
Purchase 13-Apr-2018 1089 0.0009 111599 0.0997
Purchase 27-Apr-2018 1249 0.0011 112848 0.1008
Purchase 13-Jul-2018 1977 0.0017 114825 0.1025
Purchase 20-Jul-2018 69 0.0000 114894 0.1026
Purchase 27-Jul-2018 1652 0.0014 116546 0.1041
Purchase 03-Aug-2018 1950 0.0017 118496 0.1058
Purchase 10-Aug-2018 1106 0.0009 119602 0.1068
Purchase 17-Aug-2018 701 0.0006 120303 0.1074
Purchase 24-Aug-2018 584 0.0005 120887 0.1080
Purchase 14-Sep-2018 6074 0.0054 126961 0.1134
Purchase 02-Nov-2018 250 0.0002 127211 0.1136
Purchase 09-Nov-2018 1270 0.0011 128481 0.1147
Purchase 16-Nov-2018 492 0.0004 128973 0.1152
Purchase 23-Nov-2018 200 0.0001 129173 0.1154
Purchase 30-Nov-2018 760 0.0006 129933 0.1160
Purchase 07-Dec-2018 550 0.0004 130483 0.1165
Purchase 11-Jan-2019 2635 0.0023 133118 0.1189
Purchase 18-Jan-2019 2088 0.0018 135206 0.1208
Purchase 25-Jan-2019 2818 0.0025 138024 0.1233
Purchase 01-Feb-2019 635 0.0005 138659 0.1238
Purchase 15-Feb-2019 250 0.0002 138909 0.1241
Purchase 21-Feb-2019 2450 0.0021 141359 0.1263
Purchase 01-Mar-2019 50 0.0000 141409 0.1263
Purchase 22-Mar-2019 2320 0.0020 143729 0.1284
Purchase 29-Mar-2019 2488 0.0022 146217 0.1306
9 NACHIYAR
10 EVEREST INVESTMENTS LTD


Sl
No No of No of
shares shares
company company
11 ALYX ENTERPRISES PVT LTD
Sale 21-Sep-2018 (2092300) 1.8694 - -
12 ARMENIAN VENTURES LTD

Sale 21-Sep-2018 (1198736) 1.0710 - -
13 ARMENIAN VENTURES LTD

Sale 21-Sep-2018 (314448) 0.2809 - -
14 DICK ENTERPRISES PVT LTD

Sale 21-Sep-2018 (958350) 0.8562 - -
15 AJARA VENTURES LTD

Sale 21-Sep-2018 (631550) 0.5642 - -
16 UNMAJ ENTERPRISES LTD

Sale 21-Sep-2018 (484400) 0.4328 - -
(V) SHAREHOLDING OF EACH DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
Sl beginning of the year during the year
Name of the Share holder
No % of total shares of % of total shares
No of shares No of shares
the company of the company
1 Mr. AL Chandramouli
At the beginning of the year 01-Apr-2018 - - - -
2 Ms.Sashikala Srikanth
3 Mr. B Narendran
4 Mr. E N Rangaswami

5 Mr. V Padmanabha Sarma
At the beginning of the year 01-Apr-2018 10 - 10 -
At the end of the Year 31-Mar-2019 10 - 10 -
6 Mr. N Prasanna Varadan*

* Resigned with effect from 08-11-2018
7 Mr. S. Yoganandhan**
** Appointed with effect from 09-11-2018
(VI) INDEBTEDNESS (Rs. in lakhs)
Indebtedness of the Company including interest outstanding/accrued but not due for payment
Secured Loans Unsecured Total
Deposits
excluding deposits Loans * Indebtedness
Indebtness as at 01.04.2018
i) Principal Amount 333.04 69.61 - 402.65
ii) Interest due but not paid - - - -
iii) Interest accrued but not due - 5.28 - 5.28
Total (i+ii+iii) 333.04 74.89 - 407.93
Change in Indebtedness during the financial year
Additions - - - -
Reduction 333.04 74.89 - 407.93
Net Change 333.04 74.89 - 407.93
Indebtedness as at 31.03.2019 - - - -
i) Principal Amount - - - -
ii) Interest due but not paid - - - -
iii) Interest accrued but not due - - - -
Total (i+ii+iii) - - - -
* Represents the liability component of compound financial instrument (Zero % convertible Preference Shares).
VII REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL

A. Remuneration to Whole-time Director
(Rs.Lakhs)
Sl.
Particulars of Remuneration Total Amount
No.
Name Mr. E N Rangaswami
Designation Whole-time Director
1 Gross Salary
(a) Salary as per provisions contained in section 17(1) of the Income-tax, 1961 48.00
(b) Value of perquisites u/s 17(2) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 -
(c) Profits in lieu of salary under section 17(3) of Income-tax Act, 1961 -
2 Stock Option -
3 Sweat Equity -
4 Commission - as % of profit - others -
5 Others, specify -
Total (A) 48.00
Ceiling as per the Act 120.00

B. REMUNERATION TO OTHER DIRECTORS:
The details of sitting fees paid to directors during the year forms part of the Corporate Governance Report.
C. Remuneration to Key Managerial Personnel other than WTD
(Rs. In lakhs)
Mr. V. Padmanabha Mr. Prasanna
Sl.No Mr. S Yoganandhan$ Total
Sarma Varadhan*
Chief Financial Company
Designation Company Secretary
Officer Secretary
Gross Salary
(a) Salary as per provisions contained in section
1 13.90 5.35 2.27 21.52
17(1) of the Income-tax, 1961
(b) Value of perquisites u/s 17(2) of the
- - - -
Income-tax Act, 1961
(c) Profits in lieu of salary under section 17(3) of
- - - -
Income-tax Act, 1961
2 Stock Option - - - -
3 Sweat Equity - - - -
4 Commission - as % of profit - others - - - -
5 Others, specify - - - -
Total (C) 13.90 5.35 2.27 21.52
* Resigned with effect from 08-11-2018
$ Appointed with effect from 09-11-2018
VIII PENALTIES/PUNISHMENT/COMPPOUNDING OF OFFENCES
There were no penalties/punishment/compounding of offences for the breach of any sections of Companies Act against the
Company or its Directors or other officers in default, if any, during the year


Annual Report of Corporate Social Responsibility Activities (CSR) & CSR Policy
[Pursuant to Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013]
1. A brief outline of the company’s CSR policy, including overview of projects or programs proposed to be undertaken and a
reference to the web-link to the CSR policy and projects or programs.
The Company has adopted CSR policy as specified in Schedule VII of Companies Act, 2013.
2. Composition of the CSR Committee
In accordance with Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules pertaining thereto, a committee of the Board
known as ‘Corporate Social Responsibility Committee (CSR Committee)’ has been constituted comprising of the following
members:
Name Category Description
Sashikala Srikanth - Independent Director
B Narendran - Independent Director
EN Rangaswami – Whole Time Director
3. Average net profit of the Company for last three financial years, as per Section 198 of Companies Act, 2013.
The net profits of the Company during the last three financial year
(Rs. In Lakhs)
Sl. No Financial Year Net profit / (loss)
1. 2017-18 402.19
2. 2016-17 (2781.20)
3. 2015-16 277.79
Total net profit / (Loss) 2101.22
Average net profit / (Loss) (700.41)
Accumulated profits/(loss) for the last three years are negative i.e. (Rs. 700.41 Lakhs) and hence the Company is not
required to spend towards CSR.
The average net profit of the Company for the last three financial years to calculate the minimum CSR expenditure is (Rs. 700.41
lakhs).
4. Prescribed CSR expenditure (two per cent of the amount as in item 3 above) Prescribed CSR expenditure is Rs. Nil.
5. Details of CSR spent during the financial year
a. Total amount to be spent for the financial year: Rs. Nil
b. Amount unspent, if any: Rs. Nil
c. Manner in which the amount spent during the financial year: No amount spent as it is not requried.
6. In case the company has failed to spend the two per cent of the average net profit of the last three financial years or any part
thereof, the company shall provide the reasons for not spending the amount in its Board Report.
The average net profit is negative and hence the Company is not required to spend any amount towards CSR activity.
7. A responsibility statement of the CSR Committee that the implementation and monitoring of CSR Policy, is in compliance with
CSR objectives and Policy of the Company.
It is confirmed by the CSR Committee that the implementation and monitoring of the CSR Policy is in compliance with the CSR
activities and Policy of the Company.


Form No. MR-3
SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT

FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2019
[Pursuant to section 204(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and rule No.9 of the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014]
To,
The Members,
No.88, Mount Road
Guindy,
Chennai- 600032
I have conducted the secretarial audit of the compliance of applicable statutory provisions and the adherence to good corporate
practices by M/s Mercantile Ventures Limited (hereinafter called ‘the company’). Secretarial Audit was conducted in a manner
that provided me a reasonable basis for evaluating the corporate conducts/statutory compliances and expressing my opinion
thereon.
Based on my verification of the company’s books, papers, minute books, forms and returns filed and other records maintained by
the company and also the information provided by the Company, its officers, agents and authorized representatives during the
conduct of secretarial audit, I hereby report that in my opinion, the company has, during the audit period covering the financial
year ended on March 31, 2019 (Audit Period) complied with the statutory provisions listed hereunder and also that the Company
has proper Board-processes and compliance-mechanism in place to the extent, in the manner and subject to the reporting made
hereinafter.
I have examined the books, papers, minute books, forms and returns filed and other records maintained by the Company for the
financial year ended on March 31, 2019 according to the provisions of:
(i) The Companies Act, 2013 (the Act) and the rules made thereunder;
(ii) The Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956 (‘SCRA’) and the rules made thereunder;
(iii) The Depositories Act, 1996 and the Regulations and Bye-laws framed thereunder;
(iv) The following Regulations and Guidelines prescribed under the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992
(‘SEBI Act’):-
(a) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011;
(b) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015;
(c) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2009
– Not Applicable during the Audit period
(d) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
(e) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue and Listing of Debt Securities) Regulations, 2008. - Not
applicable during the Audit Period
(f) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Registrars to an Issue and Share Transfer Agents) Regulations, 1993.
(g) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Delisting of Equity Shares) Regulations, 2009 - Not applicable
during the Audit Period.
(h) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Buyback of Securities ) Regulations, 1998 - Not applicable during
the Audit Period.
The other laws as may be applicable specifically to the company in my opinion:
a) The Indian Contract Act, 1872.
b) Transfer of Property Act, 1882,
c) Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and conditions of Services) Act, 1996.
During the period under review the Company has complied with the provisions of the Act, Rules, Regulations, Guidelines, Standards,
etc. mentioned above.
We have also examined compliance with the applicable clauses of the following:
(i) Secretarial Standards issued by The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (Notified with effect from 01st October, 2017).

(ii) The Listing Agreements entered into by the Company with the Stock Exchanges, where the equity shares of the Company
are listed and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
I report that there were no actions / events in pursuance of
(a) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue and Listing and Debt Securities) Regulations, 2018;
(b) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Delisting of Equity Shares) Regulations, 2009;
(c) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Buyback of Securities) Regulations, 1998; and
(d) Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 and the rules and regulations made thereunder to the extent of Foreign
Direct Investment, Overseas Direct Investment and External Commercial Borrowings.
No specific violations in respect of Tax laws came to the notice of the undersigned from the review of the said check list. However
I report that I have not carried out the audit with reference with the applicable financial laws, such as the Direct and Indirect Tax
Laws, as same falls under the review of statutory audit and other designed professionals.
The Board of Directors of the Company is duly constituted with proper balance of Executive Directors, Non-Executive Directors
and Independent Directors. The changes in the composition of the Board of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel that took
place during the period under review were carried out in compliance with the provisions of the Act.
Adequate notice is given to all directors to schedule the Board Meetings, agenda and detailed notes on agenda were sent at least
seven days in advance, and a system exists for seeking and obtaining further information and clarifications on the agenda items
before the meeting and for meaningful participation at the meeting.
Major decision is carried through while dissenting member’s views are captured and recorded as part of the minutes.
I further report that during the audit period, there were no other specific events / actions in pursuance of the above referred laws,
rules, regulations, guidelines, standards, etc. having a major bearing on the company’s affairs.
Based on a review of the reports by operation departments of the company to Top Management/Board of Directors of the Company,
I report that the company has substantially complied with the provision of those Acts that are applicable to it.
This Report is to be read with our letter of even date which is annexed as Annexure A and forms an integral part of this report.
R Kannan
Practicing Company Secretary
Place : Chennai FCS No: 6718
Date : 23 May 2019 C P No: 3363
‘Annexure A’
To,
The Members
M/s Mercantile Ventures Limited
Our report of even date is to be read along with this letter.
1. Maintenance of Secretarial record is the responsibility of the management of the Company. Our responsibility is to express
an opinion on these secretarial records based on our audit.
2. We have followed the audit practices and process as were appropriate to obtain reasonable assurance about the correctness
of the contents of the Secretarial records. The verification was done on test basis to ensure that correct facts are reflected
in Secretarial records. We believe that the process and practices, we followed provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
3. We have not verified the correctness and appropriateness of financial records and Books of Accounts of the Company.
4. Where ever required, we have obtained the Management representation about the Compliance of laws, rules and regulations
and happening of events etc.
5. The Compliance of the provisions of Corporate and other applicable laws, rules, regulations, standards is the responsibility
of management. Our examination was limited to the verification of procedure on test basis.
6. The Secretarial Audit report is neither an assurance as to the future viability of the Company nor of the efficacy or
effectiveness with which the management has conducted the affairs of the Company.
R Kannan
Date : 23 May 2019 C P No: 3363

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
1. Philosophy on Code of Governance:
The Company strives to conduct business with sound corporate governance practices which reflect fairness, integrity, accountability
and transparency in our dealings with stakeholders and regulatory authorities. Your company’s principles of Corporate Governance
are based on the philosophy of empowerment and responsibility. It feels the management must be empowered to drive the
organization forward in the best interest of all the stakeholders. This meets with all statutory and regulatory compliance including
those under SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, (SEBI (LODR)).
2. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
a) Composition and membership in other Boards
As on 31 March, 2019, the Board of Directors of the Company comprised of four directors. The Board comprises of one executive
director and three non-executive independent directors. The non-executive directors bring independent judgment in the Board
deliberations and decisions. The Board of Directors is responsible for the management of the business of the Company and meets
regularly for discharging its role and functions. All information as required under LODR are being made available to the Board.
Date of the Board meeting Strength of the Board No. of Directors present
18/05/2018 4 4
10/08/2018 4 4
25/10/2018 4 4
11/02/2019 4 4
28/03/2019 4 4
No director of the Company is a Chairman of more than five board-committees or a member of more than ten board-committees
as stipulated under the corporate governance code.
Particulars of the Board’s composition, attendance at board meetings and the previous annual general meeting, number of other
directorships held and board-committee memberships of the Company’s Directors, as at 31st March, 2019 are given below:
No. of No. of other board – committee

Attendance particulars directorship positions held including this
held in other listed entity
Sl. No. Director listed enties
Board including
Last AGM As Member As Chairman
meeting this listed
entity
1. Mr. B Narendran Non-Executive
Independent 5 Yes 5 9 3
2. Mr. AL Chandramouli Non-Executive

5 Yes 1 2 2
Independent
3. Ms. Sashikala Srikanth Non-
5 Yes 5 7 3
Executive Independent
4. Mr. E N Rangaswami Whole-time
Director, Executive Non-Independent 5 Yes 2 3 1

Name of the other listed entity where Directors of the Company are Directors and the Category of Directorship.
Sl. Name of listed entity/s in which

Director Category of Directorship
No. concerned director is a director
1. Sicagen India Limited
Southern Petrochemical Industries
Mr. B Narendran Corporation Limited Non-Executive independent
Non-Executive Independent Tuticorin Alkali chemicals & Fertilisers Director in all companies.
Limited
India Radiators Limited
2. Mr. AL Chandramouli
Nil Nil
Non-Executive Independent
3. Sicagen India Limited
Tamilnadu Petroproducts Ltd.
Ms. Sashikala Srikanth Non-Executive independent
Non-Executive Independent Manali Petrochemicals Limited Director in all companies.
Southern Petrochemical Industries
Corporation Limited
4. Mr. E N Rangaswami
Non-Executive Non-
Whole-time Director, India Radiators Limited
independent Director
Executive Non-Independent
Notes:
a. Other directorships exclude foreign companies, private limited companies, Section 8 companies and alternate directorships.
b. Only membership in Audit Committees and Stakeholder’s Relationship Committee (including Mercantile Ventures Limited) are
reckoned for other board committee memberships.
c. None of the Directors hold any shares in the Company nor have any inter se relationship.
d. The details of familiarization programmes conducted for the Independent Directors are disclosed in the website of the Company
at http://mercantileventures.co.in.
Skills / Expertise / Competencies of the Board of Directors
The following is the list of core skills / expertise / competencies identified by the Board of Directors as required in the context of the
Company’s business and that the said skills are available with the Board Members:
i) Knowledge on Company’s businesses (Leasing, property development), policies and culture (including the Mission, Vision
and Values) major risks / threats and potential opportunities and knowledge of the industry in which the Company operates.
ii) Behavioral skills - attributes and competencies to use their knowledge and skills to contribute effectively to the growth of the
Company.
iii) Business Strategy, Sales & Marketing, Corporate Governance, Forex Management, Administration, Decision Making.
iv) Financial and Management skills.
v) Technical / Professional skills and specialized knowledge in relation to Company’s business.
Independent Director
The independent directors of the Company have been appointed in terms of requirement of the act, listing regulations adopted by the
Company and fulfilled all the conditions set therein.
There was no change in composition of independent directors during the year.
Familiarization Programme for Independent Directors.
The Company familiarizes its Independent Directors with their roles, rights, responsibilities in the Company, nature of the industry in
which the Company operates, etc., through various programmes. These include orientation programme and other initiatives to update
the directors on an ongoing basis. Further, the Company also makes periodic presentations at the Board and Committee meetings on
various aspects of the Company’s operations.
The details of the Familiarization Programme for Independent Directors is disclosed on the Company’s website at the web link: www.
mercantileventures.co.in

COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
3. Audit Committee
The terms of reference of the Audit Committee cover the matters specified for audit committees under Section 148 of the Companies
Act, 2013, the rules made thereon and SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
The role of the Audit Committee shall include the following:
1. Oversee the company’s financial reporting process and review its financial statements.
2. In addition to the normal overall review of the financial performance, Audit Committee will also recommend the quarterly results,
appointment of auditors, recommendation of dividend, application of accounting standards, discussion on financial audit reports,
etc.
3. Recommend the appointment, re-appointment and if required, the replacement or removal of the statutory auditors and fixation of
their fees.
4. Review of internal control and internal audit system.
5. Review of risk management policies and practices and also include the following:
a) To investigate any activity within its terms of reference.
b) To seek information from any employee, if needed.
c) To obtain outside legal or other professional advice.
d) To secure attendance of outsiders with relevant expertise.
The Audit Committee comprise of three non-executive independent directors.
During the year under review the committee met five times during the year ended 31.03.2019 viz., on 18 May 2018, 10 August, 2018,
25 October, 2018, 11 February 2019 and 28 March, 2019. The composition and attendance of the committee meetings are as follows:
Names of directors No. of meetings attended

Mr. AL Chandramouli, Chairperson 5
Mr. B Narendran 5
Ms. Sashikala Srikanth 5
The Company Secretary acts as the Secretary for the Audit Committee. The statutory auditors, internal auditor, Whole-time director
and Chief Financial Officer of the company attended the meetings by invitation. All the recommendations of the Audit Committee during
the year, were considered, accepted and approved by the Board.
4. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee was constituted to formulate and recommend to the Board, from time to time the
compensation structure for directors of the Board and key managerial personnel of the Company.
The Committee met two times during the year ended 31.03.2019 viz., on 18 May 2018 and 25 October 2018. The composition and
attendance of the committee meetings are as follows:

Mr. B Narendran, Chairperson 2
Mr. AL Chandramouli 2
Criteria for evaluation of the performance of the Independent Directors.
The criteria for evaluation of the performance of Independent Directors, include their qualification, experience, competency, knowledge,
understanding of respective roles (as Independent Director and as a member of the Committee of which they are Members/
Chairpersons), adherence to Codes and ethics, conduct, attendance and participation in the meetings, etc.
5. Remuneration to Directors
Remuneration policy and criteria for making payments to Non-Executive Directors
The Remuneration Policy of the Company as approved by the Board inter alia, contains the criteria for appointment of Independent
Directors, Executive Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other employees, manner of appointment, remuneration policy for
Executive and Non-Executive Directors, Guiding principles for fixing remuneration to employees who are not directors, etc. The
following is the Remuneration Policy for Directors.

a. For Executive Directors
The remuneration of the Whole Time Director may comprise of a fixed component and a performance linked pay, as may be fixed by the
Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC) and subsequently approved by the Board of Directors and Members. Performance
Linked Pay shall be payable based on the performance of the individual and the Company during the year. Remuneration trend in the
industry and in the region, academic background, qualifications, experience and contribution of the individual are to be considered in
fixing the remuneration. The Director(s) are not eligible to receive sitting fees for attending the meetings of the Board and Committees.
b. For Non-Executive Directors
The Non-Executive Directors will be paid sitting fees for attending the Board and Committee Meetings as per the stipulations in the
Act, the Articles of Association of the Company and as recommended by the NRC. Different scales of sitting fee may be fixed for each
category of the directors and type of meeting. However, the fees payable to the Independent Directors and Woman Directors shall not
be lower than the fee payable to other categories of directors.
In addition to this, the travel and other expenses incurred for attending the meetings are to be met by the Company. Subject to the
provisions of the Act and the Articles of Association, the Company in General Meeting may by special resolution sanction and pay to
the Directors remuneration not exceeding 1% of the net profits of the Company computed in accordance with the relevant provisions
of the Act. The Company shall have no other pecuniary relationship or transactions with any Non-Executive Directors
Disclosure with respect to payment of remuneration to Whole Time Director
Mr. E N Rangaswami, was re-appointed as Whole-Time Director (WTD) of the company for a further a period of three years with effect
from 05 December 2018.
Sl. No Description Mr. E N Rangaswami

1 Salary and Allowances 48.00
2 Performance Linked Pay Nil
3 Perquisites Nil
Total 48.00
Note:
a. In addition to the above, contribution to Provident and Superannuation Funds are made as per applicable law/rules/terms of
employment.
b. The performance linked pay is determined as per the appraisal system in vogue.
c. The Executive Directors are under contract of employment with the Company which stipulates a notice period of 3 months
from either side for early separation and no severance fee is payable.
d. No Employee Stock Option has been offered by the Company to any of the directors.
Non-executive Directors
The non-executive directors are being remunerated by way of sitting fees. The sitting fees paid to non-executive directors for the year
ended 31st March, 2019 are as follows:
Sl.No. Name of the Director Sitting fees
1. Mr. AL Chandramouli 1,25,000
2. Mr. B Narendran 1,25,000
3. Ms. Sashikala Srikanth 1,25,000
Total 3,75,000
None of the non-executive directors had any pecuniary relationship with the Company other than receipt of sitting fees.
6. Stakeholders Relationship Committee:
The terms of reference to the stakeholders’ relationship committee are related to transfer, transmission, demat, remat, split/consolidation
of shares and issue of duplicate share certificates, etc and also to oversee the redressal of investors’ complaints. The committee met
4 times during the year ended 31.03.2019. The composition and attendance of the committee meetings are as follows:

Mr. AL Chandramouli, Chairperson 4
Mr.E N Rangaswami 4
(w.e.f 11.02.2019)

Details of the Compliance Officer:
S Yoganandhan - Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
Details of Shareholders Complaints:
Number of complaints received during the year: 10
Number of complaints solved during the year : 10
Number of complaints pending at the end of the year – Nil
7. General Meetings
a) Details of location, date and time of Annual General Meetings held during the last three years:
Year Location Date and Time
15th AGM –2015 – 2016 Rajah Annamalai Mandram, 5, Esplanade 19 September, 2016 3.30 PM
Road (Near High Court), Chennai-600 108.
16th AGM –2016 – 2017 Rajah Annamalai Mandram, 5, Esplanade 28 July, 2017 2.00PM
17th AGM 2017-2018 Rajah Annamalai Mandram, 5, Esplanade 10 August, 2018 10.00 AM
b) Special resolutions
The following special resolutions were passed in the previous three Annual General Meeting.
Date of AGM Subject

19 September, 2016 Reappointment of Mr. E N Rangaswami (DIN: 06463753) as Whole-time Director
of the Company for a period of three years and payment of remuneration.
28 July, 2017 No special resolutions passed.
10 August, 2018 Approval of limits for the Loans, Guarantees and Investment by the Company
as per Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013
c) Passing of resolution by Postal Ballot
During the year Company has circulated two Postal Ballots.
i) Amended the object clause of Memorandum of Association with the consent of 99.99% of the valid votes, 0.0003% of dissent
votes. Mrs. B. Chandra, Practicing Company Secretary, Chennai was the scrutinizer appointed for the Postal Ballot process.
ii) Enhanced limits under section 180(1)(a) with the consent of 99.99% of the valid votes, 0.0012% of dissent votes and enhanced
the limits under section 186 of Companies Act, 2013 with the consent of 99.99% of the valid votes, 0.0011% of dissent votes.
Mrs. B. Chandra, Practicing Company Secretary, Chennai was the scrutinizer appointed for the Postal Ballot process.
At present there is no proposal to pass any special resolution through postal ballot. The procedure for postal ballot would be as
prescribed under the Act.
8. Means of Communication:
The quarterly, half-yearly and yearly financial results of the company are forwarded to the Bombay Stock Exchange immediately
upon approval by the Board of Directors and are published in “News Today” (English) and “Malai Sudar” (Tamil). The results are also
displayed in the website of the Company viz. www.mercantileventures.co.in.
Functional website of the company as per Regulation 46 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015
Pursuant to the requirement of Regulation 46 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 the Company maintains a functional website and
the website address is www.mercantileventures.co.in. Website of the company provides the basic information about the company viz.
details of its business, financial information, various policies, shareholding pattern & other details relevant to the shareholders and the
company is regularly updating the information provided on its website.

9. General Shareholder Information:
1. Annual General Meeting :
Date 02 August, 2019
Time 02.00 PM
Venue Rajah Annamalai Mandram, Esplanade, Chennai – 600108.
2. Financial calendar The financial year of the company commences on 1st April and ends on 31st March.
3. Dividend payment date The Company has not recommended / declared any dividend during the year.
4. Listing of equity shares on stock Bombay Stock Exchange Limited.
exchanges. Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers, Dalal Street Mumbai – 400 001.
Listing fees upto 2019-20 have been paid to the aforesaid exchange.
5. Stock Code 538942 - Bombay Stock Exchange Limited.
ISIN INE689O01013
6 &7 Market price date vis a vis indices
Annexed to this report
8 Registrar and Transfer Agents Cameo Corporate Services Limited
Subramanian Building, 1, Club House Road, Off. Anna Salai, Chennai – 600 002
9 Share transfer system The authority to approve share transfers has been delegated by the Board of Directors
to the Stakeholders Relationship Committee. The Shares sent for transfer in physical
form are registered and returned by Registrar and Share Transfer Agent within fifteen
days of receipt of documents, provided the documents are found to be in order.
10 Distribution of shareholding Annexed to this report
11 Dematerialisation of shares and 90.96 % equivalent to 10,18,05,296 equity shares of the total equity capital is held
liquidity in dematerialised form. The company’s equity shares are regularly traded in the
Bombay Stock Exchange Limited in the compulsory demat form.
12. Convertible instrument Company has not issued any convertible instrument.
13. Address for correspondence Investors may contact the Registrar and Transfer Agent for matters relating to
shares, dividends, annual reports and related issues at the following address viz.
Cameo Corporate Services Limited
Subramanian Building,
1, Club House Road Off.
Anna Salai, Chennai – 600 002
Telephone No.28460390
Fax No. 28460129
Email: [email protected]
For other general matters or in case of any difficulties/grievances investors may
contact
S. Yoganandhan
Company Secretary
Mercantile Ventures Limited 88, Mount Road, Guindy, Chennai – 600 032.
Telephone No. 044 – 4043 2209 Email: [email protected]
14. Credit ratings obtained, if any Company has not obtained any credit ratings.
DISTRIBUTION OF HOLDINGS
Share holding of nominal
Share Holders Number of Shares
value of Rs.10/-
Range – Shares Number % Number %
1 – 500 48241 93.85 6889382 6.16
501 – 1000 2285 4.45 1746600 1.56
1001 – 2000 602 1.17 853537 0.76
2001 – 3000 119 0.23 302331 0.27
3001 – 4000 41 0.08 153836 0.14
4001 – 5,000 34 0.07 158469 0.14
5,001 – 10,000 40 0.08 301147 0.27
10,001 – And Above 38 0.07 101512893 90.70
TOTAL 51400 100.00 111918195 100.00

Shareholding pattern as of 31 March, 2019
Particulars Equity shares held % to paid-up capital
Promoters 7,24,24,608 64.71
Public
Bodies Corporate 2,87,54,538 25.69
Financial Institutions/ Banks 100 00.00
Others 1,07,38,949 09.60
Grand total 11,19,18,195 100.00
Market / Share Price Data vis a vis indices.
Bombay Stock Exchange Limited, Mumbai
BSE Sensex
Month High (Rs.) Low (Rs.) High (Rs.) Low (Rs.)
April 2018 12.78 9.00 35993.53 34302.89
May 2018 14.94 11.94 35877.41 34784.68
June 2018 14.95 13.35 37644.59 35106.57
July 2018 13.47 8.70 38989.65 37128.99
August 2018 11.84 8.15 38934.35 35985.63
September 2018 12.00 8.78 36616.64 33291.58
October 2018 9.25 8.42 36389.22 34303.38
November 2018 8.50 6.63 36554.99 34426.29
December 2018 8.75 6.31 36701.03 35375.51
January 2019 8.08 5.47 37172.18 35287.16
February 2019 5.47 4.11 38748.54 35926.94
March 2019 6.70 3.96 39487.45 38460.25
10. Other disclosure.
a) There were no materially significant related party transactions that had potential conflict with the interests of the Company
at large. Transactions in the ordinary course of business with the related parties are disclosed in the Notes to Financial
Statements.
b) There have been no instances of non-compliance by the Company on any matters related to the capital markets nor have any
penalty/strictures been imposed on the Company by the Stock Exchanges or SEBI or any other statutory authority on such matters.
c) As stipulated under the Act and the Regulations a Whistle Blower Policy has been framed, the text of which has been uploaded
in the website of the Company. No personnel has been denied access to the Audit Committee.
d) All the mandatory requirements of Corporate Governance under the Regulations have been complied with.
e) The policy for determining material subsidiaries has been placed on the website of the Company www.mercantileventures.co.in.
f) The policy on dealing with related party transaction has been placed on the website of the Company www.mercantileventures.co.in.
g) The Company has neither commodity hedging activities not any foreign exchange transaction during the year.
h) The Company has not raised any funds through preferential allotment or qualified institutional placement.
i) Certificate on Corporate Governance
All the Directors of the Company have submitted a declaration stating that they are not debarred or disqualified by the
Securities and Exchange Board of India / Ministry of Corporate Affairs or any such statutory authority from being appointed or
continuing as Directors of Companies. Mr. R Kannan, Practicing Company Secretary, has submitted a certificate to this effect.
A compliance certificate from Mr. R Kannan, Practicing Company Secretary pursuant to the requirements of Schedule V to the
Listing Regulations regarding compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance is attached.
j) The Board of directors has accepted all the recommendations made by the committees.

k) Total fees for all services paid by the Company and its subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis, to the statutory auditor and all
entities in the network firm/network entity of which the statutory auditor is a part is given below.
(Rs. Lakhs)
Financial Year 2018-19
Companies Mercantile Ventures I3 Security Private Chitaranjan Developers
Limited Limited LLP
Payment to statutory auditors DPV & Associates Venkatesh & Co., Venkatesh & Co.,
Audit Fees 3.50 3.75 0.25
Tax Audit Fees - - -
Other Services - - -
Reimbursement of expenses - - -
Total 3.50 3.75 0.25
l) Disclosure in relation to the Sexual Harassment of Women at workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
a. Number of complaints filed during the financial year - Nil
b. Number of complaints disposed of during the financial year – Nil
c. Number of complaints pending as on end of the financial year – Nil
11. All the requirements of corporate governance report specified in Sub-paras (2) to (10) of Para C of Schedule V to the Regulations
have been complied with.
12. The details of adoption of discretionary requirements as stipulated in Part E of Schedule II are as follows:
There have been no modified opinions on the financial statements and the Company is under a regime of unmodified audit
opinions.
The Company has appointed a practicing chartered accountant as internal Auditor who carries out the audit and the report is
presented to the Audit Committee for review and further directions.
13. The Company has complied with the Corporate Governance requirements specified in Regulations 17 to 27 and Regulation 46 (2)
(b) to (i) of the Regulations.
14. A Management Discussion and Analysis Report has been presented as part of the Directors’ Report.
15. The company is in the process of transferring unclaimed shares to demat suspense account opened for this purpose.
16. Code of Conduct
The Board of directors has laid down a code of conduct for all Board members and senior management personnel of the Company
who have affirmed compliance with the code of conduct. A declaration signed by the Whole-time Director and Chief Financial
Officer to this effect is enclosed at the end of this Report. The code of conduct is also posted in the website of the Company viz.,
http://www.mercantileventures.co.in/files/CODE_OF_CONDUCT_DIRECTORS.pdf and http://www.mercantileventures.co.in/
files/CODE_OF_CONDUCT_SENIORMANAGEMENT.pdf.
17. Insider Trading
Pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, the Company has
prescribed a code of conduct for prevention of insider trading and code of corporate disclosure practices. The code of fair
disclosure practice and procedures for unpublished price sensitive information is available at http://www.mercantileventures.co.in/
files/Code%20for%20Disclosures%20Reg%208.pdf
DECLARATION BY WHOLE TIME DIRECTOR
To the Members of Mercantile Ventures Limited
Pursuant to Regulation 26 (3) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 this is to declare
that the Members of the Board and Senior Management Personnel have affirmed compliance with the respective Codes of Conduct.
E N Rangaswami
Place: Chennai (DIN: 06463753)
Date: 23 May 2019 Whole-time Director

CERTIFICATE TO THE MEMBERS OF MERCANTILE VENTURES LIMITED
We have examined the compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance by Mercantile Ventures Limited, for the year ended
31st March, 2019 as stipulated in SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
The compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance is the responsibility of the management. Our examination was limited
to procedures and implementations 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, we certify that the Company has
complied with the conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated in the above mentioned Listing Agreement.
We state that no investor grievance is pending for a period exceeding one month against the Company as per the records
maintained by the Stakeholders Relationship Committee.
We further state that such compliance is neither an assurance as to the future viability of the Company nor the efficiency or
effectiveness with which the management has conducted the affairs of the Company.
We also states that none of the directors on the board of the Company have been debarred or disqualified from being appointed
or continuing as directors of companies by the Board/Ministry of Corporate Affairs or any such statutory authority.
R Kannan
Date : 23 May 2019 C P No: 3363

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT
To
TO THE MEMBERS OF MERCANTILE VENTURES LIMITED
Report on Standalone Financial Statements
Opinion
We have audited the accompanying standalone financial statements of Mercantile Ventures Limited (“the Company”), which
comprise the Balance Sheet as at March 31, 2019, the Statement of Profit and Loss (including Other Comprehensive Income),
the Statement of Changes in Equity and the Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended on that date, and a summary of the
significant accounting policies and other explanatory information (hereinafter referred to as “the standalone financial statements”).
In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us, the aforesaid standalone financial
statements give the information required by the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”) in the manner so required and give a true and
fair view in conformity with the Indian Accounting Standards prescribed under section 133 of the Act read with the Companies
(Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015, as amended, (“Ind AS”) and other accounting principles generally accepted in India,
of the state of affairs of the Company as at March 31, 2019, the profit and total comprehensive income, changes in equity and its
cash flows for the year ended on that date.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit of the standalone financial statements in accordance with the Standards on Auditing specified under
section 143(10) of the Act (SAs). Our responsibilities under those Standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities
for the Audit of the Standalone Financial Statements section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with
the Code of Ethics issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) together with the independence requirements
that are relevant to our audit of the standalone financial statements under the provisions of the Act and the Rules made
thereunder, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements and the ICAI’s Code of
Ethics. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion
on the standalone financial statements.
Key Audit Matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit of the standalone
financial statements of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the standalone financial
statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters. We have
determined the matters described below to be the key audit matters to be communicated in our report.
Sr. No. Key Audit Matter Auditor’s Response

1 Evaluation of uncertain tax positions Principal Audit Procedures
The Company has uncertain tax positions including Obtained details of Pending tax assessments and demands
matters under dispute which involves significant judgment for the year ended March 31, 2019 from management.
to determine the possible outcome of these disputes. We reviewed the management’s underlying assumptions
in estimating the tax provision and the possible outcome
Refer Notes 25 to the Standalone Financial Statements of the disputes and also considered legal precedence
and other rulings in evaluating management’s position on
these uncertain tax positions.
Information Other than the Financial Statements and Auditor’s Report thereon
The Company’s Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation of the other information. The other information comprises
the information included in the Management Discussion and Analysis, Board’s Report including Annexures to Board’s Report,
Business Responsibility Report, Corporate Governance and Shareholder’s Information, but does not include the standalone
financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon.
Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express any form of assurance
conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information Therefore we have
nothing to report in this regard.

Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements
The Company’s Board of Directors is responsible for the matters stated in section 134(5) of the Act with respect to the
preparation of these standalone financial statements that give a true and fair view of the financial position, financial performance,
total comprehensive income, including other changes in equity and cash flows of the Company in accordance with the IND
AS and other accounting principles generally accepted in India. This responsibility also includes maintenance of adequate
accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing
and detecting frauds and other irregularities; selection and application of appropriate accounting policies; making judgments and
estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and design, implementation and maintenance of adequate internal financial controls,
that were operating effectively for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, relevant to the preparation
and presentation of the standalone financial statements that give a true and fair view and are free from material misstatement,
whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the Company’s ability to continue as a going
concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless
management either intends to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
The Board of Directors are responsible for overseeing the Company’s financial reporting process.
Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the standalone financial statements as a whole are free from
material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable
assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with SAs will always detect
a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or
in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these
standalone financial statements.
As part of an audit in accordance with SAs, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout
the audit. We also:
• Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design
and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to
provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for
one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override
of internal control.
• Obtain an understanding of internal financial controls relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are
appropriate in the circumstances. Under section 143(3)(i) of the Act, we are also responsible for expressing our opinion
on whether the Company has adequate internal financial controls system in place and the operating effectiveness of such
controls.
• Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related
disclosures made by management.
• Conclude on the appropriateness of management’s use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the
audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant
doubt on the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are
required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the standalone financial statements or, if
such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to
the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Company to cease to continue as a
going concern.
• Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether
the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit
and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.
We also provide those charged with governance with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements
regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to
bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.
From the matters communicated with those charged with governance, we determine those matters that were of most significance
in the audit of the standalone financial statements of the current period and are therefore the key audit matters. We describe
these matters in our auditor’s report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely

rare circumstances, we determine that a matter should not be communicated in our report because the adverse consequences of
doing so would reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication.
Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements
1. As required by Section 143(3) of the Act, based on our audit we report that:
a) We have sought and obtained all the information and explanations which to the best of our knowledge and belief were
necessary for the purposes of our audit.
b) In our opinion, proper books of account as required by law have been kept by the Company so far as it appears from our
examination of those books.
c) The Balance Sheet, the Statement of Profit and Loss including Other Comprehensive Income, Statement of Changes in
Equity and the Statement of Cash Flow dealt with by this Report are in agreement with the relevant books of account.
d) In our opinion, the aforesaid standalone financial statements comply with the Ind AS specified under Section 133 of
the Act, read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
e) On the basis of the written representations received from the directors of the Company as on March 31, 2019 taken on
record by the Board of Directors, none of the directors is disqualified as on March 31, 2019 from being appointed as
a director in terms of Section 164 (2) of the Act.
f) With respect to the adequacy of the internal financial controls over financial reporting of the Company and the operating
effectiveness of such controls, refer to our separate Report in “Annexure A”. Our report expresses an unmodified opinion
on the adequacy and operating effectiveness of the Company’s internal financial controls over financial reporting.
g) With respect to the other matters to be included in the Auditor’s Report in accordance with the requirements of section
197(16) of the Act, as amended, in our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given
to us, the remuneration paid/provided by the Company to its directors during the year is in accordance with the provisions
of section 197 of the Act
h) With respect to the other matters to be included in the Auditor’s Report in accordance with Rule 11 of the Companies
(Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, as amended in our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the
explanations given to us:
i. The Company has disclosed the impact of pending litigations on its financial position in its standalone financial
statements vide Note 25.
ii. The Company has made provision, as required under the applicable law or accounting standards, for material
foreseeable losses, if any, on long-term contracts including derivative contracts.
iii. There has been no amounts, required to be transferred, to the Investor Education and Protection Fund by the
Company.
2. As required by the Companies (Auditor’s Report) Order, 2016 (“the Order”) issued by the Central Government in terms of
Section 143(11) of the Act, we give in “Annexure B” a statement on the matters specified in paragraphs 3 and 4 of the Order.
For DPV & Associates

Chartered Accountants
F.R.No.011688S
CA Vaira Mutthu K
Place : Chennai M.NO. 218791
Date : 23 May, 2019 Partner

ANNEXURE “A” TO THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
(Referred to in paragraph 1(f) under ‘Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements’ section of our report to the Members of
MERCANTILE VENTURES LIMITED of even date)
Report on the Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting under Clause (i) of Sub-section 3 of Section 143 of
the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”)
We have audited the internal financial controls over financial reporting of MERCANTILE VENTURES LIMITED (“the Company”)
as of March 31, 2019 in conjunction with our audit of the standalone financial statements of the Company for the year ended on
that date.
Management’s Responsibility for Internal Financial Controls
The Board of Directors of the Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal financial controls based on the
internal control over financial reporting criteria established by the Company considering the essential components of internal
control stated in the Guidance Note on Audit of Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting issued by the Institute of
Chartered Accountants of India. These responsibilities include the design, implementation and maintenance of adequate internal
financial controls that were operating effectively for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including adherence
to respective company’s policies, the safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy
and completeness of the accounting records, and the timely preparation of reliable financial information, as required under the
Companies Act, 2013.
Auditor’s Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the internal financial controls over financial reporting of the Company based on
our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with the Guidance Note on Audit of Internal Financial Controls Over Financial
Reporting (the “Guidance Note”) issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and the Standards on Auditing prescribed
under Section 143(10) of the Companies Act, 2013, to the extent applicable to an audit of internal financial controls. Those
Standards and the Guidance Note require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether adequate internal financial controls over financial reporting was established and maintained
and if such controls operated effectively in all material respects.
Our audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the adequacy of the internal financial controls system
over financial reporting and their operating effectiveness. Our audit of internal financial controls over financial reporting included
obtaining an understanding of internal financial controls over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness
exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. The
procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the
financial statements, whether due to fraud or error.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained, is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion on the
company’s internal financial controls system over financial reporting.
Meaning of Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting
A company’s internal financial control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding
the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal financial control over financial reporting includes those policies and
procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions
and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary
to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts
and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorisations of management and directors of the
company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorised acquisition, use, or
disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Limitations of Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting
Because of the inherent limitations of internal financial controls over financial reporting, including the possibility of collusion or
improper management override of controls, material misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected. Also,
projections of any evaluation of the internal financial controls over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that
the internal financial control over financial reporting may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree
of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Opinion
In our opinion, to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us, the Company has, in all material
respects, an adequate internal financial controls system over financial reporting and such internal financial controls over financial
reporting were operating effectively as at March 31, 2019, based on the internal control over financial reporting criteria established
by the Company considering the essential components of internal control stated in the Guidance Note on Audit of Internal Financial
Controls Over Financial Reporting issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

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CA Vaira Mutthu K
Date : 23 May, 2019. Partner
ANNEXURE ‘B’ TO THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT

(Referred to in paragraph 2 under ‘Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements’ section of our report to the
Members of MERCANTILE VENTURES LIMITED of even date)
i. In respect of the Company’s fixed assets:
(a) The Company has maintained proper records showing full particulars, including quantitative details and situation of
fixed assets.
(b) The Company has a program of verification to cover all the items of fixed assets in a phased manner which, in our
opinion, is reasonable having regard to the size of the Company and the nature of its assets. Pursuant to the program,
certain fixed assets were physically verified by the management during the year. According to the information and
explanations given to us, no material discrepancies were noticed on such verification.
(c) According to the information and explanations given to us, the records examined by us and based on the examination
of the conveyance deeds / registered sale deed provided to us, we report that, the title deeds, comprising all the
immovable properties of land and buildings which are freehold, are held in the name of the Company as at the balance
sheet date. In respect of immovable properties of land and building that have been taken on lease and disclosed as
fixed assets in the financial statements, the lease agreements are in the name of the Company.
ii. The Company is in the business of providing services and does not have any physical inventories. Accordingly, reporting
under clause 3 (ii) of the Order is not applicable to the Company.
iii. According the information and explanations given to us, the Company has not granted unsecured loans to any Body
Corporate covered in the register maintained under section 189 of the Companies Act, 2013, in respect of which:
(a) In the light of above, we do not comment on terms and conditions of grant of such loans.
(b) In the light of above, we do not comment on repayment of the principal amount and interest.
(c) In the light of above, we do not comment on the reasonable steps have been taken by the company for recovery of
the principal and interest.
iv. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us, the Company has complied with the
provisions of Sections 185 and 186 of the Act in respect of grant of loans, making investments and providing guarantees
and securities, as applicable.
v. The Company has not accepted deposits during the year and does not have any unclaimed deposits as at March 31, 2019
and therefore, the provisions of the clause 3 (v) of the Order are not applicable to the Company.
vi. The maintenance of cost records has not been specified by the Central Government under section 148(1) of the Companies
Act, 2013 for the business activities carried out by the Company. Thus reporting under clause 3(vi) of the order is not
applicable to the Company.

vii. According to the information and explanations given to us, in respect of statutory dues:
(a) The Company has generally been regular in depositing undisputed statutory dues, including Provident Fund,
Employees’ State Insurance, Income Tax, Goods and Service Tax, Customs Duty, Cess and other material statutory
dues applicable to it with the appropriate authorities.
(b) According to the records of the Company and according to the information and explanations given to us , there are no
dues of Income tax and Goods and service Tax except as mentioned below
S.No Assessment Demand Amount Status

Year (Rs in Lakhs)
1 AY 2015-16 35.39 20% of the disputed demand amounting to Rs.8.86 lakhs has
been paid under protest. Rectification Order u/s 154 requested
for earlier assessment years and cross objections filed before
the Income-tax Appellant Tribunal for 2013-14 is pending to be
disposed off.
2 In CIT(A) AY 28.58 Appeal filed however is pending before CIT Appeals
2016-17
viii. The Company has not taken any loans or borrowings from financial institutions, banks and government or has not issued
any debentures. Hence reporting under clause 3 (viii) of the Order is not applicable to the Company.
ix. The Company has not raised monies by way of initial public offer or further public offer (including debt instruments) or term
loans and hence reporting under clause 3 (ix) of the Order is not applicable to the Company.
x. To the best of our knowledge and according to the information and explanations given to us, no fraud by the Company or
no material fraud on the Company by its officers or employees has been noticed or reported during the year.
xi. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us, the Company has paid / provided managerial
remuneration in accordance with the requisite approvals mandated by the provisions of section 197 read with Schedule V
to the Act.
xii. The Company is not a Nidhi Company and hence reporting under clause 3 (xii) of the Order is not applicable to the
Company.
xiii. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us, the Company is in compliance with Section
177 and 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 where applicable, for all transactions with the related parties and the details
of related party transactions have been disclosed in the standalone financial statements as required by the applicable
accounting standards.
xiv. During the year, the Company has not made any preferential allotment or private placement of shares or fully or partly paid
convertible debentures and hence reporting under clause 3 (xiv) of the Order is not applicable to the Company.
xv. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us, during the year the Company has not entered
into any non-cash transactions with its Directors or persons connected to its directors and hence provisions of section 192
of the Companies Act, 2013 are not applicable to the Company.
xvi The Company is not required to be registered under section 45-IA of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.

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To the Members
M/s.Mercantile Ventures Limited
Report on the abridged standalone financial statements
1. The accompanying abridged financial statements of Mercantile Ventures Limited (the “Company”) comprise the abridged
balance sheet as at March, 31 2019, the abridged statement of profit and loss and abridged cash flow statement for the year
then ended together with the related notes, which we have signed under reference to this report.
2. These abridged financial statements are derived from the statutory audited financial statements of the Company for the year
ended March 31 2019 prepared by the Company’s Management in accordance with the Accounting Standards referred to
in Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”), covered by our attached report of even date to the Members of the
Company pursuant to section 143 of the Act, in which we have expressed an unmodified audit opinion.
3. The abridged financial statements do not contain all the disclosures required by the Accounting Standards referred to
in section 133 of the Act and Schedule III to the Act, applied in the preparation and presentation of the audited financial
statements of the Company. Reading the abridged financial statements, therefore, is not a substitute for reading the audited
financial statements of the Company.
Management’s Responsibility for the Abridged Financial Statements
4. The Company’s Management is responsible for the preparation of the abridged financial statements in accordance
with sub-clause (1) of section 136. The Company’s Management (including Directors) are ultimately responsible for the
designing, implementing and maintaining internal control relevant to the preparation and presentation of the abridged
financial statements that are consistent with the audited financial statements and are free from material misstatement,
whether due to fraud or error; and also includes appropriate interpretation and application of the relevant provisions of the
Rules and the Act.
5. The Company’s Management (including Directors) are also responsible for ensuring that the Company complies with the
requirements of the Rules.
Auditors’ Responsibility
6. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the abridged financial statements based on our procedures, which were
conducted in accordance with Standard on Auditing (SA) 810, ‘Engagements to Report on Summary Financial Statements’,
issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
Opinion
7. In our opinion, the accompanying abridged financial statements, are consistent, in all material respects, with the audited
statutory financial statements of the Company as at and for the year ended March 31, 2019 prepared in accordance with
Schedule III to the Act, covered by our attached report of even date to the Members of the Company pursuant to section
143 of the Act, in accordance with the Rules.

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ABRIDGED STANDALONE BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2019
(Statement containing the salient features of Balance Sheet as per section 136(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and proviso to rule
10 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014) (Rs.in Lakhs)
As at As at
Particulars
31 March 2019 31 March 2018
ASSETS
(1) Non-current assets
(a) Property, Plant and Equipment 8092.12 8399.46
(b) Capital work-in progress 4401.62 4401.62
(c ) Financial Assets:Investments 6908.54 5733.87
(d) Deferred tax assets (net) 990.15 963.54
20392.43 19498.49
(2) Current assets
(a) Inventories - -
(b) Financial Assets
(i) Investments 951.38 567.44
(ii) Trade receivables 120.65 138.10
(iii) Cash and cash equivalents 319.74 69.89
(iv) Other Current Financial Assets 4578.68 5045.60
(c) Current Tax Assets 550.84 639.87
6521.29 6460.90
Total Assets 26913.72 25959.39
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity
(a) Equity Share Capital 11191.82 11191.82
(b) Other Equity 14877.62 13447.56
26069.44 24639.38
LIABILITIES
(1) Non-current Liabilities
(a) Financial Liabilities
(i) Borrowings - 365.02
(ii) Other financial liabilities 252.20 235.00
252.20 600.02
(2) Current Liabilities
(i) Trade payables 9.93 19.10
(b) Provisions 572.80 653.90
592.08 719.99
Total Equity and Liabilities 26913.72 25959.39
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the abridged standalone financial statements.
Note: Complete Balance Sheet, Statement of Profit and Loss, other statements and notes thereto prepared as per the requirements
of Schedule III of the Companies Act, 2013 are available at the Company’s website at the link www.mercantileventures.co.in
As per our report of even date attached.
For DPV & Associates For and on behalf of the Board
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CA K Vaira Mutthu E N Rangaswami AL Chandramouli
Membership. No. 218791 Whole-time Director Director
Partner DIN: 06463753 DIN: 02299091
Place : Chennai V. Padmanabha Sarma S. Yoganandhan

Date : 23 May 2019 Chief Financial Officer Company Secretary

ABRIDGED STANDALONE STATEMENT OF PROFIT AND LOSS FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 MARCH 2019
(Statement containing the salient features of Profit and Loss as per section 136(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and proviso to rule
Year ended Year ended
S.No. Particulars
31 March 2019 31 March 2018
I Revenue:
Revenue from Operations 541.18 514.89
Other Income 422.99 726.08
Total Revenue 964.17 1240.97
II Expenses
Employee-benefit expense 84.32 72.60
Finance costs 51.74 63.27
Depreciation and amortization expense 102.98 111.93
Other expenses 319.61 431.15
Total expenses 558.65 678.95
III Profit/(loss) before exceptional items and tax 405.52 562.02
IV Exceptional items - -
V Profit/(loss) before tax 405.52 562.02
VI Tax expense:
(1) Current tax 149.47 189.16
(2) Deferred tax (26.61) 295.53
VII Profit/(Loss) for the period from continuing operations 282.66 77.33
VIII Other Comprehensive Income 1082.45 638.26
Total Comprehensive Income for the period (Comprising Profit/(Loss)
IX 1365.11 715.59
and Other Comprehensive Income for the period)
X Earnings per equity share:
(1) Basic 0.25 0.07
(2) Diluted 0.25 0.07
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ABRIDGED STANDALONE STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2019
(A) Equity share capital
Equity shares of Rs.10 each issued, subscribed and fully paid up
No. of shares Rs. In lakhs
As at 31 March 2017 111918195 11191.82
As at 31 March 2018 111918195 11191.82
As at 31 March 2019 111918195 11191.82
(B) Other equity (Rs. In lakhs)
Annual Report 2018 -19

Items of other comprehensive
Reserves and surplus
income
Particulars Equity component Effect of Other items Total

Securities
of compound Capital General Retained measuring of other
Premium
financial Reserve Reserve earnings investments comprehensive
Account
instruments at fair value income
Balance as at 1 April 2017 38.86 295.28 12250.20 375.60 222.36 - - 13182.30
Profit for the year - - - - 77.33 - - 77.33
Other comprehensive income - - - - - 384.18 254.08 638.26
Total comprehensive Income for the year - - - - 77.33 384.18 254.08 715.59
Any other change (26.15) - - - (424.18) - - (450.33)
Balance as at 31 March 2018 12.71 295.28 12250.20 375.60 (124.49) 384.18 254.08 13447.56
Balance as at 1 April 2018 12.71 295.28 12250.20 375.60 (124.49) 384.18 254.08 13447.56
Profit for the year - 0- - - 282.66 - - 282.66
Other comprehensive income - - - - - 773.88 308.57 1082.45
Total comprehensive Income for the year - - - - 282.66 773.88 308.57 1365.11
Share of Profit from LLP - - - - (1.04) - - (1.04)
Any other change (12.71) 65.99 - - 12.71 - - 65.99
Balance as at 31 March 2019 - 361.27 12250.20 375.60 169.84 1158.06 562.65 14877.62
Note: Complete Balance Sheet, Statement of Profit and Loss, other statements and notes thereto prepared as per the requirements of Schedule III of the
Companies Act, 2013 are available at the Company’s website at the link www.mercantileventures.co.in
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ABRIDGED STANDALONE CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31
MARCH 2019
(Rs. in Lakhs)
Particulars
31 March 2019 31 March 2018
Cash flows from Operating Activities 1,123.83 404.33
Cash flows from Investing Activities (508.96) (409.56)
Cash flows from Financing Activities (365.02) (26.86)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 249.85 (32.09)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at the beginning of the period 69.89 101.98
Cash and Cash Equivalents at the end of the period 319.74 69.89
Cash and Cash equivalents are shown below:
Cash on Hand - 0.01
Balances with Banks on Current account 319.74 69.88
Total 319.74 69.89
Note: Complete Balance Sheet, Statement on Profit and Loss, other statements and notes thereto prepared as per the requirements

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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICES AND NOTES TO THE ABRIDGED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2019
1 Overview
1.1. Company Overview
Mercantile Ventures Limited ( MVL) is a public limited company incorporated and domiciled in India and has its registered
office at Chennai, Tamilnadu, India. The Company has its primary listings on the BSE Limited in India.
1.2. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements:-
These financial statements are prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standard (Ind AS), under the historical cost
convention on the accrual basis except for certain financial instruments which are measured at fair values, the provisions of
the Companies Act , 2013 (‘the Act’) (to the extent notified) and guidelines issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of
India (SEBI). The Ind AS are prescribed under Section 133 of the Act read with Rule 3 of the Companies (Indian Accounting
Standards) Rules, 2015 and relevant amendment rules issued there after
Effective April 1, 2018, the Company has adopted all the Ind AS standards and the adoption was carried out in accordance
with Ind AS 101 First time adoption of Indian Accounting Standards, with April 1, 2016 as the transition date. The transition
was carried out from Indian Accounting Principles generally accepted in India as prescribed under Section 133 of the Act,
read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 (IGAAP), which was the previous GAAP.
Accounting policies have been consistently applied except where a newly issued accounting standard is initially adopted or
a revision to an existing accounting standard requires a change in the accounting policy hitherto in use.
The year end figures are taken from the source and rounded to the nearest digits.
1.3. Use of estimates
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with Ind AS requires the management to make estimates,
judgments and assumptions. These estimates, judgments and assumptions affect the application of accounting policies and
the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Accounting estimates could change
from period to period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Appropriate changes in estimates are made as
management becomes aware of changes in circumstances surrounding the estimates. Changes in estimates are reflected
in the financial statements in the period in which changes are made and, if material, their effects are disclosed in the notes
to the financial statements.
1.4. Cash Flow Statement
Cash Flows are reported using the indirect method whereby profit/loss before extraordinary items and tax is adjusted for
the effects of transactions of non-cash nature and any deferrals or accruals of past or future cash receipts or payments.
The cash flows from operating investing and financing activities of the company are segregated based on the available
information.
1.5. Critical accounting estimates
A) Revenue recognition
Revenue is recognised on accrual method on rendering of services when the significant terms of the arrangement are
enforceable, services have been delivered and collectability is reasonably assured.
a. Revenue recognition from rent is recognised based on the agreement entered with the customers.
b. Reimbursement of expenses in respect of Repairs & Maintenance, Electricity Charges & Fuel charges were
accounted on accrual basis.
c. Interest income is recognised based on accrual basis
d. Other Income were accounted on accrual basis
e. Dividend income shall be recognised when the share holder’s right to receive payments is established. In respect
of the investment in Preference Shares, dividend income is recognised based on the right to receive based on
contractual obligations.
B) Expenditure
Expenses are accounted on accrual basis and provisions are made for all known losses and liabilities
C) Income taxes
Significant judgments are involved in determining the provision for income taxes, including amount expected to be paid/
recovered for uncertain tax positions. Also refer to note no.5.

1.6. Property, Plant and Equipment
The land and properties of the company are stated at fair value and depreciation provided on straight line method over the
estimated useful lives of the assets. Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and
impairment, if any. Costs directly attributable to acquisition are capitalized until the property, plant and equipment are ready
for use, as intended by the management. The Company depreciates property, plant and equipment over their estimated
useful lives using the Straight line method.
Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed periodically, including at each financial year end.
Amounts paid towards the acquisition of property, plant and equipment outstanding at each Balance Sheet date and
cost of property, plant, and equipment not ready for intended use before such date are disclosed under capital work-in-
progress. Subsequent expenditures relating to property, plant and equipment is capitalized only when it is probable that
future economic benefits associated with these will flow to the Company and the cost of the item can be measured reliably.
Repairs and maintenance costs are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss when incurred. The cost and related
accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the financial statements upon sale or retirement of the asset and the resultant
gains or losses are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss. Assets to be disposed off are reported at the lower of
the carrying value or the fair value less cost to sell.
1.7. Impairment
Property, plant and equipment are evaluated for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that
their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. For the purpose of impairment testing, the recoverable amount (i.e. the
higher of the fair value less cost to sell and the value-in-use) is determined on an individual asset basis unless the asset
does not generate cash flows that are largely independent of those from other assets. In such cases, the recoverable
amount is determined for the CGU (Cash Generating Unit) to which the asset belongs.
If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss is
measured by the amount by which the carrying value of the assets exceeds the estimated recoverable amount of the
asset. An impairment loss is reversed in the statement of profit and loss if there has been a change in the estimates used
to determine the recoverable amount. The carrying amount of the asset is adjusted to its revised recoverable amount,
provided that this amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined (net of any accumulated
depreciation) had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset in prior years.
1.8. Financial Instruments
1. Initial recognition
a. The Company recognizes financial assets and financial liabilities when it becomes a party to the contractual
provisions of the instrument. All financial assets and liabilities are recognized at fair value on initial recognition,
except for trade receivables which are initially measured at transaction price. Transaction costs that are directly
attributable to the acquisition or issue of financial assets and financial liabilities, that are not at fair value through
profit or loss, are added to the fair value on initial recognition. Loans, borrowings and payables are recognised net
of directly attributable to transaction costs.
2. (i) Financial assets carried at amortized cost if it is held within a business model whose objective is to hold
the asset in order to collect contractual cash flows and the contractual terms of the financial asset give rise
on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount
outstanding.
(ii) They are presented as current assets except for those maturing later than 12 months after the reporting date
which are presented as non-current assets. Financial assets are measured initially at fair value plus transaction
costs and subsequently carried at amortized cost using the effective interest method less any impairment loss.
(iii) Financial assets at amortised cost are represented by trade receivables, security deposits, cash and cash
equivalents, employee and other advances and eligible current and non-current assets.
(iv) Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and in banks.
3. Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income
A financial asset is subsequently measured at fair value through other comprehensive income if it is held within a
business model whose objective is achieved by both collecting contractual cash flows and selling financial assets
and the contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments
of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding. The Company has made an irrevocable election for
its investments which are classified as equity instruments to present the subsequent changes in fair value in other
comprehensive income based on its business model. Further, in cases where the Company has made an irrevocable
election based on its business model, for its investments which are classified as equity instruments, the subsequent
changes in fair value are recognized in other comprehensive income.

4. Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss:
A financial asset which is not classified in any of the above categories are subsequently fair valued through profit or loss.
5. Financial liabilities:
Financial liabilities are subsequently carried at amortized cost using the effective interest method, except for contingent
consideration recognized in a business combination which is subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss.
For trade and other payables maturing within one year from the Balance Sheet date, the carrying amounts approximate fair
value due to the short maturity of these instruments.
1.9 Employee benefit
Gratuity: In accordance with the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, the company provides payment to eligible employees, at
retirement or termination of employment based on the last drawn salary and years of employment with the company.
Compensated absences: The employees of the company are entitled to compensated absences. The employees can
carry forward a portion of the unutilized accumulated compensated absences and utilize it in future periods or receive cash
at the end of each financial year.
1.10 Foreign Currency Transactions
There are no such transactions in the current financial year.
1.11 Segment Reporting
The main business of the company is that of lease of immovable properties which is the only business segment for the
current period.
1.12. Income tax
Income tax comprises current and deferred tax. Income tax expense is recognized in the statement of profit and loss except
to the extent it relates to items directly recognized in equity or in other comprehensive income.
(a) Current income tax: Current income tax for the current and prior periods are measured at the amount expected to
be recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities based on the taxable income for the period. The tax rates and tax
laws used to compute the current tax amount are those that are enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date
and applicable for the period. The company offsets current tax assets and current tax liabilities, where it has a legally
enforceable right to set off the recognized amounts and where it intends either to settle on a net basis or to realize the asset
and liability simulataneously.
(b) Deferred income tax: Deferred income tax is recognized using the balance sheet approach. Deferred income tax
assets and liabilities are recognized for deductible and taxable temporary differences arising between the tax base of
assets and liabilities and their carrying amount in financial statements, except when the deferred income tax arises from the
initial recognition of goodwill, or an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and affects neither
accounting nor taxable profits or loss at the time of the transaction.
Deferred income tax asset are recognised to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which
the deductible temporary differences, and the carry forward of unused tax credits and unused tax losses can be utilized.
Deferred income tax liabilities are recognized for all taxable temporary differences.
The carrying amount of deferred income tax assets is reviewed at each reporting date and reduced to the extent that it is
no longer probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the deferred income tax asset to be
utilized.
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the
asset is realized or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted
at the reporting date.
1.13. Rounding of amounts
All amounts disclosed in the financial statements and notes have been rounded off to the nearest lakh as per the requirement
of Schedule III, unless otherwise stated.
2 Other Income-Note Reference No:18 (Rs. in lakhs)

Particulars
31 March 2019 31 March 2018
Interest received 305.48 312.57
Other Income 117.51 413.51
Total 422.99 726.08

3 Other Expenses:Note reference No:21 (Rs. in lakhs)

Particulars
31 March 2019 31 March 2018
Repairs and maintenance 95.23 100.38
Rates and Taxes 70.57 47.16
Loss on sale of investments - 206.34
Other Expenses 153.81 77.27
Total 319.61 431.15
4 As per Ind AS 24, the disclosures of transactions with the related parties are given below:
Related Parties:
Subsidiary:
i3 Security Private Limited
Subsidiary LLP
Chitaranjan Developers LLP
Associate:
National Trust Housing Finance Limited
Key Managerial Personnel:
Mr. E.N. Rangaswami, Whole-time Director
The following are transactions and Closing Balances with the related parties during current year

Particulars of transaction Relationship
31 March 2019 31 March 2018
Transaction with related parties
Security charges paid to M/s. i3 Security Private Ltd Subsidiary 0.08 0.08
Maintenance charges paid to Oasis Ventures Private Subsidiary 6.00 6.00
Ltd
Rent collected- Oasis Ventures Private Limited Subsidiary 1.24 1.21
Whole-time Director’s remuneration - Mr. E. N. Key Managerial Personnel 48.00 40.00
Rangaswami
Chitaranjan Developers LLP* Subsidiary LLP
Investment in Capital (Transfer from loan) 294.00 -
Loans and advances 46.07 -
Recovery from loans and advances 18.76 -
Realisation of interest on loan 33.89 -
Dividend recevied
National Trust Housing Finance Limited Associate 21.00 24.00
Closing balances:
Investment in Subsidiaries:
i3 Security Private Limited 592.03 285.18
Chitaranjan Developers LLP Subsidiary LLP
Capital 294.00 -
Unsecured Loans 122.92 386.00
Investment in National Trust Housing Finance Limited Associate 3079.53 2,603.61
* Chitaranjan Developers LLP became a subsidiary from 01-10-2018

5 Contingent liabilities and commitments (to the extent not provided for):

31 March 2019 31 March 2018
i) Contingent liabilities :
a) Claims against the company not acknowledged as debt; Nil Nil
b) Guarantees-charge created on company’s asset for third party 12500.00 Nil
loan
c) Other money for which the company is contingently liable.
Disputed demand in respect of Assessment Year 2015-16 35.39 44.25
Disputed tax demand in respect of Assessment Year 2016-17. 28.58 -
Appeal filed by the company is pending before CIT(A)
ii) Commitments:
a) Estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed on capi- 406.92 406.92
tal account and not provided for
b) Uncalled liability on shares and other investments partly paid; Nil Nil
c) Other commitments (specify nature) Nil Nil
6 The figures for the previous year have been regrouped / reclassified wherever necessary.

Consolidated Financial Statements
2018-19

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORTS
To
The Members of
Mercantile Ventures Limited
Report on the Consolidated Financial Statements
Opinion
We have audited the accompanying Consolidated financial statements of Mercantile Ventures Limited (“the Parent”) and its
subsidiary (the Parent and its subsidiary referred together as “ the Group”) , which comprise the Consolidated Balance Sheet as
at March 31, 2019, the Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss (including Other Comprehensive Income), the Consolidated
Statement of Changes in Equity and the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended on that date, and a summary
of the significant accounting policies and other explanatory information (hereinafter referred to as “the Consolidated financial
statements”).
In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us, the aforesaid Consolidated financial
statements give the information required by the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”) in the manner so required and give a true and
fair view in conformity with the Indian Accounting Standards prescribed under section 133 of the Act read with the Companies
(Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015, as amended, (“Ind AS”) and other accounting principles generally accepted in India, of
the Consolidated state of affairs of the Company as at March 31, 2019, the Consolidated profit and Consolidated total comprehensive
income, Consolidated changes in equity and its Consolidated cash flows for the year ended on that date.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit of the Consolidated financial statements in accordance with the Standards on Auditing specified under
section 143(10) of the Act (SAs). Our responsibilities under those Standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities
for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with
the Code of Ethics issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) together with the independence requirements
that are relevant to our audit of the Consolidated financial statements under the provisions of the Act and the Rules made
thereunder, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements and the ICAI’s Code of
Ethics. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion
on the Consolidated financial statements.
Key Audit Matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit of the Consolidated
financial statements of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the Consolidated financial
statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters. We have
determined the matters described below to be the key audit matters to be communicated in our report.
Sr. No. Key Audit Matter Auditor’s Response

1 Evaluation of uncertain tax positions Principal Audit Procedures
The Company has uncertain tax positions Obtained details of Pending tax assessments and demands for
including matters under dispute which involves the year ended March 31, 2019 from management. We reviewed
significant judgment to determine the possible the management’s underlying assumptions in estimating the tax
outcome of these disputes. provision and the possible outcome of the disputes and also
considered legal precedence and other rulings in evaluating
Refer Notes 28 to the Consolidated Financial management’s position on these uncertain tax positions.
Statements
Information Other than the Financial Statements and Auditor’s Report thereon
The Parent’s Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation of the other information. The other information comprises the
information included in the Management Discussion and Analysis, Board’s Report including Annexures to Board’s Report, Business
Responsibility Report, Corporate Governance and Shareholder’s Information, but does not include the Consolidated financial
statements and our auditor’s report thereon.
Our opinion on the Consolidated financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express any form of
assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the Consolidated financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information, compare
with the financial statements of subsidiary audited by the other auditors, to the extent it relates to these entities and, in doing so,

place reliance on the work the other auditors. Other information so far it relates to the subsidiary is traced from their financial
statements audited by the other auditors. Therefore we have nothing to report in this regard.
Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements
The Parent’s Board of Directors is responsible for the matters stated in section 134(5) of the Act with respect to the preparation
of these Consolidated financial statements that give a true and fair view of the financial position, financial performance, total
comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows of the Group in accordance with the Ind AS and other accounting
principles generally accepted in India. This responsibility also includes maintenance of adequate accounting records in
accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Group and for preventing and detecting frauds and
other irregularities; selection and application of appropriate accounting policies; making judgments and estimates that are reasonable
and prudent; and design, implementation and maintenance of adequate internal financial controls, that were operating effectively for
ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, relevant to the preparation and presentation of the Consolidated
financial statements that give a true and fair view and are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern,
disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless management
either intends to liquidate the Group or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
The Board of Directors are responsible for overseeing the Group’s financial reporting process.
Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the Consolidated financial statements as a whole are free
from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable
assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with SAs will always detect
a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or
in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these
Consolidated financial statements.
As part of an audit in accordance with SAs, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout
the audit. We also:
• Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and
perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a
basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from
error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
• Obtain an understanding of internal financial controls relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate
in the circumstances. Under section 143(3)(i) of the Act, we are also responsible for expressing our opinion on whether the
Group has adequate internal financial controls system in place and the operating effectiveness of such controls.
• Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related
disclosures made by management.
• Conclude on the appropriateness of management’s use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit
evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on
the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw
attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the Consolidated financial statements or, if such disclosures are
inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s
report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Group to cease to continue as a going concern.
• Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the
financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit
and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.
We also provide those charged with governance with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements
regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to
bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.
From the matters communicated with those charged with governance, we determine those matters that were of most significance
in the audit of the Consolidated financial statements of the current period and are therefore the key audit matters. We describe
these matters in our auditor’s report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely
rare circumstances, we determine that a matter should not be communicated in our report because the adverse consequences of
doing so would reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication.

Other matters
a) We did not audit of the financial statements of subsidiary whose Consolidated financial statements reflect total assets of
Rs.1104.97 lacs as at 31st March 2019, total revenue of Rs.2903.23 lacs and net cash outflows amounting to Rs.18.21 lacs
for the year ended on that date, as considered in the Consolidated financial statements.
b) We did not audit the financial statements of associate namely M/s.National Trust Housing Finance Limited whose financial
statements reflect total assets of Rs.27243.21 lacs as at 31st March 2019, total revenue of Rs.4266.55 lacs for the year ended
on that date, as considered in the Consolidated financial Statements.
c) These Financial statements have been audited by other auditors whose reports have been furnished to us by the management
and in our opinion the consolidated financial statements, in so far as it relates to and disclosures included in respect of these
subsidiary and associate, and our report in the terms of the sub-section (3) and (11) of the section 143 of the act in so far as
it relates to the aforesaid subsidiary and associate, is based solely upon the report of the other auditors and management
representations.
d) Our Opinion on the consolidated financial statements and our report on other legal and regulatory requirements below, is not
modified in the respect of the above matters with respect to our reliance on the work done and reports of the other auditors
and the financial statements/information certified by the management.
Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements
1. As required by Section 143(3) of the Act, based on our audit we report that:
a) We have sought and obtained all the information and explanations which to the best of our knowledge and belief were
necessary for the purposes of our audit.
b) In our opinion, proper books of account as required by law have been kept so far as it appears from our examination of
those books.
c) The Consolidated Balance Sheet, the Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss including Other Comprehensive Income,
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity and the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flow dealt with by this Report
are in agreement with the relevant books of account.
d) In our opinion, the aforesaid Consolidated financial statements comply with the Ind AS specified under Section
133 of the Act, read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
e) On the basis of the written representations received from the directors of Parent as on March 31, 2019 taken on record
by the Board of Directors, none of the directors are disqualified as on March 31, 2019 from being appointed as a
director in terms of Section 164 (2) of the Act.
f) With respect to the adequacy of the internal financial controls over financial reporting of the Parent and the operating
effectiveness of such controls, refer to our separate Report in “Annexure A”. Our report expresses an unmodified opinion
on the adequacy and operating effectiveness of the Company’s internal financial controls over financial reporting.
g) With respect to the other matters to be included in the Auditor’s Report in accordance with Rule 11 of the Companies
(Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, as amended in our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the
explanations given to us:
i. The Group has disclosed the impact of pending litigations on its financial position in its Consolidated financial
statements vide Note 28.
ii. The Company has made provision, as required under the applicable law or accounting standards, for material
foreseeable losses, if any, on long-term contracts including derivative contracts.
iii. There has been no delay in transferring amounts, required to be transferred, to the Investor Education and
Protection Fund by the Company.

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CA Vaira Mutthu K

ANNEXURE “A” TO THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
(Referred to in paragraph 1(f) under ‘Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements’ section
of our report to the Members of MERCANTILE VENTURES LIMITED of even date)
Report on the Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting under Clause (i) of Sub-section 3 of Section 143 of
the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”)
We have audited the internal financial controls over financial reporting of Mercantile Ventures Limited (“the Company”) as of March
31, 2019 in conjunction with our audit of the Consolidated financial statements of the Company for the year ended on that date.
Management’s Responsibility for Internal Financial Controls
The Board of Directors of the Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal financial controls based on the
internal control over financial reporting criteria established by the Company considering the essential components of internal
control stated in the Guidance Note on Audit of Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting issued by the Institute of
Chartered Accountants of India. These responsibilities include the design, implementation and maintenance of adequate internal
financial controls that were operating effectively for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including adherence
to respective company’s policies, the safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy
and completeness of the accounting records, and the timely preparation of reliable financial information, as required under the
Companies Act, 2013.
Auditor’s Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the internal financial controls over financial reporting of the Company based on our
audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with the Guidance Note on Audit of Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting
(the “Guidance Note”) issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and the Standards on Auditing prescribed under
Section 143(10) of the Companies Act, 2013, to the extent applicable to an audit of internal financial controls. Those Standards
and the Guidance Note require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether adequate internal financial controls over financial reporting was established and maintained and if such
controls operated effectively in all material respects.
Our audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the adequacy of the internal financial controls system
over financial reporting and their operating effectiveness. Our audit of internal financial controls over financial reporting included
obtaining an understanding of internal financial controls over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists,
and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. The procedures
selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial
statements, whether due to fraud or error.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained, is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion on the
internal financial controls system over financial reporting of the Company.
Meaning of Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting
A company’s internal financial control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding
the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal financial control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures
that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions
of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation
of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the
company are being made only in accordance with authorisations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide
reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorised acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s
assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Limitations of Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting
Because of the inherent limitations of internal financial controls over financial reporting, including the possibility of collusion or
improper management override of controls, material misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected. Also,
projections of any evaluation of the internal financial controls over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that
the internal financial control over financial reporting may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree
of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Opinion
In our opinion, to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us, the Company has, in all material respects,
an adequate internal financial controls system over financial reporting and such internal financial controls over financial reporting were
operating effectively as at March 31, 2019, based on the internal control over financial reporting criteria established by the Company
considering the essential components of internal control stated in the Guidance Note on Audit of Internal Financial Controls Over
Financial Reporting issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

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CA Vaira Mutthu K

To The Members of Mercantile Ventures Limited and Group
Report on the Abridged Consolidated Financial Statements
1. The accompanying Abridged Financial Statements of Mercantile Ventures Limited (“the Holding Company”), its
subsidiary (the Holding Company and its subsidiary together referred to as “the Group”) and its associate comprising of
the Consolidated Balance Sheet as at March 31, 2019, the Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss, the Consolidated
statement of changes in equity and the Consolidated Cash Flow statement for the year ended then together with the
related notes, which we have signed under reference to this report.
2. These abridged financial statements are derived from the statutory audited consolidated financial statements of the
Holding Company for the year ended March 31, 2019 prepared by the Company’s Management in accordance with the
Accounting Standards referred to in Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”), covered by our attached report
of even date to the Members of the Holding Company pursuant to section 143 of the Act, in which we have expressed
an unmodified audit opinion.
3. The abridged consolidated financial statements do not contain all the disclosures required by the Accounting Standards
referred to in section 133 of the Act and Schedule III to the Act, applied in the preparation and presentation of the
audited financial statements of the Company. Reading the abridged consolidated financial statements, therefore, is not
a substitute for reading the audited consolidated financial statements of the Holding Company.
Management’s Responsibility for the Abridged Consolidated Financial Statements
4. The Holding Company’s Management is responsible for the preparation of the abridged consolidated financial
statements in accordance with sub-clause (1) of section 136. The Holding Company’s Management (including
Directors) are ultimately responsible for the designing, implementing and maintaining internal control relevant to the
preparation and presentation of the abridged consolidated financial statements that are consistent with the audited
consolidated financial statements and are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; and also
includes appropriate interpretation and application of the relevant provisions of the Rules and the Act.
5. The Holding Company’s Management (including Directors) are also responsible for ensuring that the Holding Company
complies with the requirements of the Rules.
Auditors’ Responsibility
6. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the abridged consolidated financial statements based on our procedures,
which were conducted in accordance with Standard on Auditing (SA) 810, ‘Engagements to Report on Summary
Financial Statements’, issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
Opinion
7. In our opinion, the accompanying abridged consolidated financial statements, are consistent, in all material respects,
with the audited consolidated statutory financial statements of the Holding Company as at and for the year ended March
31, 2019 is prepared in accordance with Schedule III to the Act, covered by our attached report of even date to the
Members of the Holding Company pursuant to section 143 of the Act, in accordance with the Rules.

(Firm’s Registration No. 011688S)
CA Vaira Mutthu K
(Membership.No. 218791)
Place : Chennai Partner
Date : 23 May 2019

ABRIDGED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2019
(Statement containing the salient features of Balance Sheet as per section 136(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and proviso to rule
As at As at
Particulars
31 March 2019 31 March 2018
ASSETS
(1) Non-Current Assets
(a) Property, Plant and Equipment 8096.90 8407.68
(b) Capital work-in progress 4401.62 4401.62
(c) Other Intangible Assets 331.71 58.15
Financial Assets:
(a) Investments 7184.83 6021.45
(b) Deferred tax assets (Net) 1005.83 975.12
(c) Other Loans and advances 1.04 1.04
21021.93 19865.06
(2) Current assets
Inventories 1.25 0.53
(a) Financial Assets
i) Investments 952.38 567.44
ii) Trade receivables 692.02 571.69
iii) Cash and cash equivalents 511.99 295.86
iv) Other current financial assets 4,593.44 5067.63
(b) Current Tax Assets 634.10 722.58
7385.18 7225.73
Total Assets 28407.11 27090.79
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity
(a) Equity Share Capital 11191.82 11191.82
(b) Other Equity 15965.79 14185.29
27157.61 25377.11
LIABILITIES
(1) Non-current Liabilities
a) Non Controlling Interest - -
b) Financial Liabilities
(i) Borrowings - 365.02
252.20 600.02
(2) Current Liabilities
(i) Trade payables 21.24 42.76
(b) Provisions 881.16 997.48
997.30 1113.66
Total Equity and Liabilities 28407.11 27090.79
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the abridged Consolidated financial statements.
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ABRIDGED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT AND LOSS FOR THE YEAR
ENDED 31 MARCH 2019
(Statement containing the salient features of Profit and Loss account as per section 136(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and
proviso to rule 10 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014)
(Rs.in Lakhs)
S.No. Particulars
31 March 2019 31 March 2018
I Revenue:
Revenue from operations 3439.59 2995.44
Other income 427.82 730.12
Total Revenue 3867.41 3,725.56
II Expenses
Cost of goods sold - -
Cost of services / Material consumed 1,034.09 908.80
Employee benefits expense 1,664.83 1,419.49
Finance costs 51.90 63.92
Depreciation and amortisation expense 106.69 116.52
Other expenses 486.64 594.02
Total expenses 3344.15 3102.75
III Profit/(loss) before exceptional items and tax 523.26 622.81
IV Exceptional Items - -
V Profit/(loss) before tax 523.26 622.81
VI Tax expense
1) Current tax 183.13 215.28
2) Deferred tax (30.71) 293.39
VII Profit/(loss) for the period from continuing operations 370.84 114.14
VIII Other Comprehensive Income 1082.45 638.26
Total Comprehensive Income for the period Comprising Profit (Loss)
IX 1453.29 752.40
and Other Comprehensive Income for the period)
Attributable to:
Owners of the company 1453.29 752.40
Non-controlling interests - -
X Earnings per equity share

(1) Basic 0.33 0.10
(2) Diluted 0.33 0.10
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the abridged consolidated financial statements.
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Abridged Consolidated Statement of changes in equity for the year ended 31 March 2019
(A) Equity share capital
Equity shares of Rs.10 each issued, subscribed and fully paid up
No. of shares Rs. In lakhs
As at 31 March 2017 111918195 11191.82
As at 31 March 2018 111918195 11191.82
As at 31 March 2019 111918195 11191.82
(B) Other equity (Rs. In lakhs)
Items of other
Reserves and surplus
comprehensive income
Equity
Other
compo- Effect of
Particulars items Total
nent of Securities measuring
Capital General Retained of other
compound Premium invest-
Reserve Reserve earnings compre-
financial Account ments at
hensive
instru- fair value
income
ments
Balance as at 1 38.86 295.28 12252.47 375.60 758.27 13720.48
April 2017
Profit for the year 114.14 114.14
Other 384.18 254.08 638.26

comprehensive
income
Total 114.14 384.18 254.08 752.40
comprehensive
Income for the
year
Profit of 162.74 162.74
associate
Any other (26.15) (424.18) (450.33)
change
Balance as at 31 12.71 295.28 12252.47 375.60 610.97 384.18 254.08 14185.29
March 2018
Balance as at 1 12.71 295.28 12252.47 375.60 610.97 384.18 254.08 14185.29
April 2018
Profit for the year 370.84 370.84
Other 773.88 308.57 1082.45
comprehensive
income
Total 370.84 773.88 308.57 1453.29
comprehensive
Income for the
year
Profit of 295.60 295.60
associate
Share of Profit (1.04) (1.04)
from LLP

Consolidation 32.65 32.65
adjustment in
opening balance
Any other (12.71) 12.71 -
change
Balance as at 31 - 295.28 12252.47 375.60 1321.73 1158.06 562.65 15965.79
March 2019
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Abridged Consolidated Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 31 March 2019
(Rs. in Lakhs)
Year ended 31 Year ended 31
Particulars
March 2019 March 2018
Cash flows from Operating Activities 1,022.81 415.39

Cash flows from Investing Activities (441.66) (410.67)
Cash flows from Financing Activities (365.02) (6.86)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 216.13 (2.14)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at the beginning of the period 295.86 298.00
Cash and Cash Equivalents at the end of the period 511.99 295.86
Cash and Cash equivalents are shown below:
Cash on Hand 0.61 0.42
Balances with Banks on Current account 511.38 295.44
Total 511.99 295.86
Note: Complete Balance Sheet, Statement of Profit and Loss, other statements and notes thereto prepared as per the requirements of
Schedule III of the Companies Act, 2013 are available at the Company’s website at the link www.mercantileventures.co.in

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CONSOLDIATED NOTES TO THE ABRIDGED ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2019
1. Group Overview and Significant Accounting Policies
1.1. Group Overview
Mercantile Ventures Limited ( MVL) is a public limited company incorporated and domiciled in India and has its registered office
at Chennai, Tamilnadu, India. The Company has its primary listings on the BSE Limited in India.
List of Subsidiaries with percentage of holding:
Name of the entity Country of incorporation and other particulars Holding (%)
i3 Security Pvt Ltd a subsidiary of the company incorporated under the laws of India. 100.00
Chitaranjan Developers LLP a subsidiary(LLP)of the company incorporated under the laws of 98.00
India.
1.2 Basis of preparation of consolidated financial statements

These consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) under the historical
cost convention on the accrual basis, the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 (‘Act’) to the extent notified) and guidelines issued
by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the Ind AS as prescribed under Section 133 of the Act read with Rule 3 of
the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 and relevant amendment rules issued thereafter.
Accounting policies have been consistently applied except where a newly issued accounting standard is initially adopted or a
revision to an existing accounting standards which requires a change in the accounting policy hitherto in use.
1.3 Basis of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of Mercantile Ventures and all its subsidiary. The
consolidated financial statements are prepared on the following basis:
a) The financial statements of the parent company and the subsidiary have been combined on a line by-line basis by
adding together the book values of like items of assets, liabilities, income and expenses after eliminating intra-group
balances / transactions and resulting unrealised profit/losses in full in accordance with Ind AS110 for Consolidated
Financial Statements. The amounts shown in respect of reserves comprise the amount of the relevant reserves as
per the balance sheet of the parent company and its share in the post-acquisition increase in the relevant reserves of
the subsidiary.
b) The excess of cost to the company of its investments in the subsidiary companies over its share of equity of the
subsidiary companies, at the dates on which the investments in the subsidiary companies are made being an asset
is recognized as “Goodwill” in the consolidated financial statements.
c) The proportionate share of the Group’s interest in associates is accounted under equity method of accounting in
accordance with Ind AS 28 Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures.
d) Minority interest in the net assets of consolidated subsidiaries consists of: (a) the amount of equity attributable to
minorities at the date on which investment in a subsidiary is made; and (b) the minorities’ share of movements in
equity since the date the parent subsidiary relationship came into existence share of movements in equity since the
date the parent subsidiary relationship came into existence. Minority interest in share of net result for the year is
identified and adjusted against the profit after tax.
1.4. Use of estimates
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with Ind AS requires the management to make estimates, judgments
and assumptions. These estimates, judgments and assumptions affect the application of accounting policies and the reported
amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and
reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Accounting estimates could change from period to period. Actual
results could differ from those estimates. Appropriate changes in estimates are made as management becomes aware of changes
in circumstances surrounding the estimates. Changes in estimates are reflected in the financial statements in the period in which
changes are made and, if material, their effects are disclosed in the notes to the financial statements.
1.5 Cash Flow Statement
Cash Flows are reported using the indirect method whereby profit/loss before extraordinary items and tax is adjusted for the
effects of transactions of non-cash nature and any deferrals or accruals of past or future cash receipts or payments. The cash
flows from operating investing and financing activities of the company are segregated based on the available information.

1.6 Critical accounting estimates
A) Revenue recognition
Revenue is recognised on accrual method on rendering of services when the significant terms of the arrangement are
enforceable, services have been delivered and collectability is reasonably assured.
a. Revenue recognition from rent is recognised based on the agreement entered with the customers .
b. Reimbursement of expenses in respect of Repairs & Maintenance, Electricity Charges & Fuel charges were
accounted on accrual basis.
c. Interest income is recognised based on accrual basis.
d. Other Income were accounted on accrual basis.
e. Dividend income shall be recognised when the share holder’s right to receive payments is established. In respect
of the investment in Preference Shares, dividend income is recognised based on the right to receive based on
contractual obligations.
B) Expenditure
Expenses are accounted on accrual basis and provisions are made for all known losses and liabilities
1.7. Property, Plant and Equipment
The land and properties of the company are stated at fair value and depreciation provided on straight line method over the
estimated useful lives of the assets. Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and
impairment, if any. Costs directly attributable to acquisition are capitalized until the property, plant and equipment are ready for
use, as intended by the management. The Company depreciates property, plant and equipment over their estimated useful lives
using the Straight line method.
Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed periodically, including at each financial year end.
Amounts paid towards the acquisition of property, plant and equipment outstanding at each Balance Sheet date and cost
of property, plant, and equipment not ready for intended use before such date are disclosed under capital work-in-progress.
Subsequent expenditures relating to property, plant and equipment is capitalized only when it is probable that future economic
benefits associated with these will flow to the Company and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. Repairs and maintenance
costs are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss when incurred. The cost and related accumulated depreciation are
eliminated from the financial statements upon sale or retirement of the asset and the resultant gains or losses are recognized in
the Statement of Profit and Loss. Assets to be disposed off are reported at the lower of the carrying value or the fair value less
cost to sell.
1.8. Impairment
Property, plant and equipment are evaluated for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their
carrying amounts may not be recoverable. For the purpose of impairment testing, the recoverable amount (i.e. the higher of the
fair value less cost to sell and the value-in-use) is determined on an individual asset basis unless the asset does not generate
cash flows that are largely independent of those from other assets. In such cases, the recoverable amount is determined for the
CGU (Cash Generating Unit) to which the asset belongs.
If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss is measured
by the amount by which the carrying value of the assets exceeds the estimated recoverable amount of the asset. An impairment
loss is reversed in the statement of profit and loss if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable
amount. The carrying amount of the asset is adjusted to its revised recoverable amount, provided that this amount does not
exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined (net of any accumulated depreciation) had no impairment loss been
recognized for the asset in prior years.
1.9. Financial Instruments
1. Initial recognition
a. The Company recognizes financial assets and financial liabilities when it becomes a party to the contractual
provisions of the instrument. All financial assets and liabilities are recognized at fair value on initial recognition,
except for trade receivables which are initially measured at transaction price. Transaction costs that are directly
attributable to the acquisition or issue of financial assets and financial liabilities, that are not at fair value through
profit or loss, are added to the fair value on initial recognition. Loans, borrowings and payables are recognised
net of directly attributable to transaction costs.

2. (i) Financial assets carried at at amortized cost if it is held within a business model whose objective is to hold the
asset in order to collect contractual cash flows and the contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified
dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.
(ii) They are presented as current assets except for those maturing later than 12 months after the reporting date
which are presented as non-current assets. Financial assets are measured initially at fair value plus transaction
costs and subsequently carried at amortized cost using the effective interest method less any impairment loss.
(iii) Financial assets at amortised cost are represented by trade receivables, security deposits, cash and cash
equivalents, employee and other advances and eligible current and non-current assets.
(iv) Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and in banks.
3. Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income :
A financial asset is subsequently measured at fair value through other comprehensive income if it is held within a
business model whose objective is achieved by both collecting contractual cash flows and selling financial assets
and the contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments
of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding. The Company has made an irrevocable election for
its investments which are classified as equity instruments to present the subsequent changes in fair value in other
comprehensive income based on its business model. Further, in cases where the Company has made an irrevocable
election based on its business model, for its investments which are classified as equity instruments, the subsequent
changes in fair value are recognized in other comprehensive income.
4. Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss:
A financial asset which is not classified in any of the above categories are subsequently fair valued through profit or
loss.
5. Financial liabilities:
Financial liabilities are subsequently carried at amortized cost using the effective interest method, except for contingent
consideration recognized in a business combination which is subsequently measured at fair value through profit or
loss. For trade and other payables maturing within one year from the Balance Sheet date, the carrying amounts
approximate fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments.
1.10. Employee benefit
Gratuity: In accordance with the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, the company provides payment to eligible employees, at
retirement or termination of employment based on the last drawn salary and years of employment with the company.
Compensated absences: The employees of the company are entitled to compensated absences. The employees can carry
forward a portion of the unutilized accumulated compensated absences and utilize it in future periods or receive cash at the end
of each financial year.
1.11. Foreign Currency Transactions
There are no such transactions in the current financial year.
1.12. Segment Reporting
The main business of the company is that of lease of immovable properties which is the only business segment for the
current period.
1.13. Income tax
Income tax comprises current and deferred tax. Income tax expense is recognized in the statement of profit and loss except
to the extent it relates to items directly recognized in equity or in other comprehensive income.
(a) Current income tax: Current income tax for the current and prior periods are measured at the amount expected to
be recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities based on the taxable income for the period. The tax rates and tax
laws used to compute the current tax amount are those that are enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date
and applicable for the period. The company offsets current tax assets and current tax liabilities, where it has a legally
enforceable right to set off the recognized amounts and where it intends either to settle on a net basis or to realize the
asset and liability simultaneously.
(b) Deferred income tax: Deferred income tax is recognized using the balance sheet approach. Deferred income tax
assets and liabilities are recognized for deductible and taxable temporary differences arising between the tax base of
assets and liabilities and their carrying amount in financial statements, except when the deferred income tax arises from
the initial recognition of goodwill, or an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and affects
neither accounting nor taxable profits or loss at the time of the transaction.

Deferred income tax asset are recognised to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which
the deductible temporary differences, and the carry forward of unused tax credits and unused tax losses can be utilized.
Deferred income tax liabilities are recognized for all taxable temporary differences.
The carrying amount of deferred income tax assets is reviewed at each reporting date and reduced to the extent that it is
no longer probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the deferred income tax asset to be
utilized.
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the
asset is realized or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted
at the reporting date.
1.14. Rounding of amounts
All amounts disclosed in the financial statements and notes have been rounded off to the nearest lakh as per the requirement
of Schedule III, unless otherwise stated.
2 As per IND AS 24 the disclosures of transactions with the related parties are given below:
Related Parties:
Subsidiary:
i3 Security Private Limited
Subsidiary LLP
Chitaranjan Developers LLP
Associate:
National Trust Housing Finance Limited
Key Managerial Personnel:
Mr. E.N. Rangaswami, Whole-time Director
The following are transactions and Closing Balances with the related parties during current year (Rs. in Lakhs)
Particulars of transaction Relationship Year ended Year ended
31 March 2019 31 March 2018
Transaction with related parties
Security charges paid to M/s. i3 Security Private Ltd Subsidiary 0.08 0.08
Maintenance charges paid to Oasis Ventures Private Subsidiary 6.00 6.00
Ltd
Rent collected- Oasis Ventures Private Limited Subsidiary 1.24 1.21
Whole-time Director’s remuneration - Mr. E. N. Key Managerial Personnel 48.00 40.00
Rangaswami
Chitaranjan Developers LLP* Subsidiary LLP
Investment in Capital (Transfer from loan) 294.00 -
Loans and advances 46.07 -
Recovery from loans and advances 18.76 -
Realisation of interest on loan 33.89 -
Dividend received
National Trust Housing Finance Limited Associate 21.00 24.00
Closing balances:
Chitaranjan Developers LLP Subsidiary LLP
Capital 294.00 -
Unsecured Loans 122.92 386.00
Investment in National Trust Housing Finance Limited Associate 3947.85 3,176.37
* Chitaranjan Developers LLP became a subsidary from 01.10.2018

3 Contingent liabilities and commitments (to the extent not provided for): (Rs. in Lakhs)

31 March 2019 31 March 2018
i) Contingent liabilities :
a) Claims against the company not acknowledged as debt; Nil Nil
b) Guarantees-charge created on company’s asset for third party loan 12500.00 Nil
c) Other money for which the company is contingently liable.
Disputed demand in respect of Assessment Year 2015-16 35.39 44.25
Disputed tax demand in respect of Assessment Year 2016-17 .Appeal filed by 28.48 -
the company is pending before CIT(A)
ii) Commitments:
a) Estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed on capital ac- 406.92 406.92
count and not provided for
b) Uncalled liability on shares and other investments partly paid Nil Nil
c) Other commitments (specify nature) Nil Nil
4. The figures for the previous year have been regrouped/reclassified wherever necessary.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES AS AT 31 MARCH 2019
(Rs. in Lakhs)
Name of the entity in the Group Net Assets, ie. Total Share in profit or loss Share in other Share in total
assets minus total comprehensive income comprehensive income
liabilities
As % of Amount As % of Amount As % of Amount As % of total Amount
consolidated consolidated consolidated comprehensive
net assets profit or loss other income
comprehensive
income

Mercantile Ventures Limited 97.43 26457.85 76.22 282.66 100.00 1082.45 93.93 1365.11
wholly owned Indian Subsidiary
i3 Security Private Limited 2.57 699.76 23.78 88.18 - - 6.07 88.18
Non-controlling interests in all subsidiaries - - - - - - - -
Total 100.00 27157.61 100.00 370.84 100.00 1082.45 100.00 1453.29

Associate-Indian
National trust Housing Finance Limited 6846.66 604.25 (0.78) 603.47
Form AOC-I
(Pursuant to first proviso to sub-section (3) of section 129 read with rule 5 of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014)
Statement containing salient features of the financial statement of subsidiaries / associate companies pursuant to first proviso
to sub-section (3) of section 129 read with rule 5 of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 as at 31 March 2019
Part “A:” Subsidiaries (Rs. in Lakhs)
i3 Security Chitaranjan
Particulars
Private Limited Developers LLP *
Reporting period for the subsidiary concerned,(if different from the holding NA NA
company’s reporting period)
Reporting currency and Exchange rate as on the last date of the relevant NA NA
Financial year in the case of foreign subsidiaries
Share capital 390.78 300.00
Other Equity 308.98 (111.38)
Total assets 1104.97 311.76
Total Liabilities( Excluding Share Capital & Reserves) 405.21 123.14
Investments - 205.00
Turnover 2898.41 -
Profit before taxation 117.73 (26.53)
Provision for taxation 29.56 -
Profit after taxation 88.17 (26.53)
Other Comprehensive Income - -
Total Comprehensive Income 88.17 (26.53)
Proposed Dividend Nil Nil
% of shareholding 100.00 98.00
* Subsidiary (LLP) with effect from 01 October, 2018
Part “B”: Associates Statement (Rs. in Lakhs)

Name of the Associate National Trust Housing
Finance Limited
Latest audited Balance Sheet Date 31-03-2019
No. of Shares of Associate held by the company at the year end 73,49,890
Amount of Investment in Associates 3079.53
Extent of Holding % 49%
Description of how there is significant influence by virtue of Shareholding
Reason why the associate is not consolidated NA
Networth attributable to Shareholding as per latest audited Balance Sheet 3354.86
Profit / Loss for the year - (Total Comprehsensive Income) 603.47
i. Considered in Consolidation 295.70
ii. Not Considered in Consolidation 307.77
Note:
The investments have been stated at fair value.
F.R. No. 011688S
Partner DIN: 06463753 DIN: 02299091

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MERCANTILE VENTURES LIMITED ATTENDANCE
CIN L65191TN1985PLC037309
SLIP
Mercantile Registered Office: 88, Mount Road, Guindy, Chennai - 600 032.
Ventures Limited
PLEASE COMPLETE THIS ATTENDANCE SLIP AND HAND IT OVER AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE HALL. ONLY MEMBERS OR THEIR
PROXIES ARE ENTITLED TO BE PRESENT AT THE MEETING
Name of the attending Member(s): Folio/DP-Client ID No. :
No. of Shares held:
I hereby certify that I am a member / proxy appointed by the member* of the Company and record my presence at the
Eighteenth Annual General Meeting of the Company at Rajah Annamalai Mandram, 5, Esplanade Road, Chennai - 600
108 on Friday 02 August, 2019 at 2.00 PM.
NAME OF THE PROXY IN BLOCK LETTERS SIGNATURE OF SHAREHOLDER/PROXY*
*Strikeout whichever is not applicable

Note: No gifts or coupons would be given to the shareholders for attending the Annual General Meeting.
MERCANTILE VENTURES LIMITED PROXY

CIN L65191TN1985PLC037309 FORM
Mercantile Registered Office: 88, Mount Road, Guindy, Chennai - 600 032.
Ventures Limited
[Pursuant to setion 105(6) of the Companies Act,2013 and Rule 19(3) of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014]
Name of the member (s):
Registered address:
E-mail Id:
Folio No/ Client Id:
DP ID:
I/We, being the member (s) of ……………………………………………… shares of the above named company, hereby appoint
1. Name:………………………………………………., Address:………………………………………………………………
E-mail Id:……………………………………...,Signature:……………………………………………………., or failing him
2. Name:………………………………………………., Address:………………………………………………………………
E-mail Id:………………………………………...,Signature:…………………………………………………., or failing him
3. Name:………………………………………………., Address:………………………………………………………………
E-mail Id:…………………………………………...,Signature:………………………………………………., or failing him
as my/our proxy to attend and vote for me/us and on my/our behalf at the Eighteenth Annual General Meeting of the company,
to be held on Friday 02 August, 2019 at 2.00 PM at Rajah Annamalai Mandram, 5, Esplanade Road, Chennai - 600 108
and at any adjournment thereof.
Sl.No.of Resolutions(as in the Notice annexed)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
(Tick Mark the Sl.No of Resolutions for which the proxy is appointed)
Signed this………………….day of………….2019 Affix
Member’s Folio/DP ID-Client ID No………..Signature of Shareholder……………….. `1
Revenue Stamp
Signature of Proxy holder(s)…………………………………………..
Note:
a) This form of proxy in order to be effective should be duly completed and deposited at the Registered Office of the
Company, not less than 48 hours before the commencement of the Meeting.
b) In the case of a Corporation, the proxy form shall be either given under the Common Seal signed on its behalf by
an Attorney or Officer of the Corporation.
Note: No gifts or coupons would be given to the shareholders for attending the Annual General Meeting.
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REQUEST TO SHAREHOLDERS FOR INFORMATION UNDER SECTION 88 OF
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013 AND TO REGISTER THEIR E-MAIL IDS
1. As per Section 88 of the Companies Act, 2013 (the Act) the Register of Members is required to be updated with certain additional
particulars, such as PAN, CIN/UIN etc. Persons holding shares in physical form are requested to furnish the relevant information to
enable the Company to comply with the said requirements of the Act.
2. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs and the Securities Exchange Board of India have, as part of their Green Initiative permitted the
companies to send the annual report, notices and other communication to the shareholders in electronic form. As per Rule 18 of
the Companies (Management & Administration) Rules, 2014 the Company shall provide an advance opportunity at least once in a
financial year, to the member to register his e-mail address and changes therein. Accordingly for receiving the annual report and other
communication from the Company electronically, all the members who hold shares in physical form are requested to register their
e-mail ids with the Registrar and Share Transfer Agents in the format appended. Members holding shares in demat form may kindly
furnish their details to their Depository Participant.
The information may be filled in the below form duly signed and sent to the Registrar and Share Transfer Agents through post, courier
or by e-mail with the scanned copy of the duly signed form or handed over at the AGM Venue.
Cameo Corporate Services Limited,

Unit: Mercantile Ventures Limited
Subramanian Building
1 Club House Road, Chennai 600 002
E-mail:[email protected]
Dear Sirs,
As requested I am furnishing the additional particulars relating to my holding in the above Company, which may kindly be registered.
Name of the Sole/First Holder
Folio No.
E-mail id
PAN
CIN/UIN
I also hereby register for receipt of communication including notices and annual reports electronically to the above e-mail address.
Thanking you Yours faithfully
Place:
Date: Signature
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To:
Printed at Chennai Micro Print Pvt Ltd., Chennai - 77.
Mercantile
Ventures Limited
If undelivered, please return to:

Registered Office: 88, Mount Road, Guindy, Chennai - 600 032

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As required under Regulation 34 of SEBI (l.lstin; Obligations and Disclosure

Mercantile Ventures Limi ed

Mercantile Ventures Limited

Registrars and Share Transfer Agent

Abridged Standalone Financial Statements (39-54)

Abridged Consolidated Financial Statements (55-72)

Annual Report 2018 -19 1

By Order of the Board

2 Annual Report 2018 -19

EXPLANATORY STATEMENT REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 102(1) OF THE COMPANIES ACT,

Annual Report 2018 -19 3

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(1). Nature of industry Leasing of immovable properties.

(5). Export performance and net foreign Exchange None.

6 Annual Report 2018 -19

N S C Bose Road N S C Bose Road

Frazer Bridge Road

Annual Report 2018 -19 7

For Members holding shares in Demat Form and Physical Form

8 Annual Report 2018 -19

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10 Annual Report 2018 -19

Particulars i3 Security Services Chitaranjan National Trust Housing

Annual Report 2018 -19 11

12 Annual Report 2018 -19

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SL. No. Particulars Details

SL. No. Particulars Details

b) Nature of contracts/arrangements/ Availing / Rendering of services Availing / Rendering of

By order of the Board

Annual Report 2018 -19 17

(I) REGISTRATION & OTHER DETAILS:

(II) PRINCIPAL BUSINESS ACTIVITIES OF THE COMPANY

III PARTICULARS OF HOLDING , SUBSIDIARY & ASSOCIATE COMPANIES

Chitaranjan Developers LLP became a subsidiary w.e.f 01-10-2018

18 Annual Report 2018 -19

SUB - TOTAL (A)(2) 14245185 - 14245185 12.73 14245185 - 14245185 12.73 -

TOTAL SHARE HOLDING OF

Annual Report 2018 -19 19

Sub - Total (B)(1) - 100 100 - - 100 100 - -

Total Public Shareholding

20 Annual Report 2018 -19

3 GOLD NEST TRADING COMPANY LTD

Annual Report 2018 -19 21

(iv) Shareholding Pattern of Top ten Shareholders

Shareholding at the Cumulative Shareholding

2 TWINSHIELD CONSULTANTS PRIVATE LIMITED

SOUTH INDIA HOUSE ESTATES AND PROPERTIES

SPIC GROUP COMPANIES EMPLOYEES WELFARE

SPIC OFFICERS AND STAFF WELFARE

22 Annual Report 2018 -19

7 HARRINGTON INVESTMENTS LTD

10 EVEREST INVESTMENTS LTD