MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

04.10.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

TATA BP SOLAR INDIA LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

Plot No. 78, Electronic City, Hosur Road, Bangalore – 561 229, Karnataka

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2006

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

27.11.1989

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

54390

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

U74999MH1989PLC054390

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

BLRT00399A

 

 

Legal Form :

It is a Closely Held Public Limited Liability company.

 

It is a subsidiary of BP Solar Holding Limited, U.K.

 

 

Line of Business :

The Company is engaged in manufacture and sale of solar photovoltaic systems and modules and solar cells.

 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

Aa

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

71-85

Aa

Possesses adequate working capital. No caution needed for credit transaction. It has above average (strong) capability for payment of interest and principal sums

Large

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

USD 5500000

 

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is a part of Tata Group, Country’s premier industrial house.

 

Subject is a well-established company and active in marketing and developing non-conventional energy sources. The company has turned the corner and doing very well with profitability rising every year. Payments are reported as correct and as per commitments.

 

The company can be considered good for normal business dealings.

 

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office :

Plot No. 78, Electronics City, Hosur Road, Bangalore - 560 100

Tel. No.:

91-80-2852 00 81 / 2852 10 16 / 2852 10 17 / 2852 10 18

Fax No.:

91-80-2852 09 72 / 2850 01 16

E-Mail :

tatabp@solar.ind.top.com

tatabp@tatabp.com

Website :

http://www.tatabpsolar.com

 

 

Corporate Office :

78, Electronics City Hosur Road, Bangalore 560 100

Tel. No.:

91-80-2235 8465

Fax No.:

91-80-2852 0972, 2852 0116

E-Mail :

tatabp@tatabp.com

 

 

Factory 1 :

Plot No. 78, Electronics City, Hosur Road, Bangalore - 560 100 INDIA

 

 

Factory 2 :

Survey No. Part 43 & Part 44, Phase II, Electronics City, Hosur Road,

Bangalore - 560 TOO INDIA

 

 

Factory 3 :

Plot No. 28/B, Electronics City, Hosur Road, Bangalore - 560 100 INDIA

 

 

Support centres :

Located At

 

Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Aurangabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Borsad, Bhubaneshwar, Kolkata, Coimbatore, Goa, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Jalgaon, Jammu Tawi, Kancheepuram, Kanpur, Kochi, Lucknow, Madel Margaon, Madurai, Mumbai, Mysore, Nagpur, New Delhi, Patna, Pondicherry, Pune, Rajkot, Ranchi, Sangli, Shimoga, Solapur and Vadodara.

 

 

 

Regional offices:

Located At

 

+                  Tata Centre, 6th Floor, 43, Chowringhee Road, Kolkata – 700 071, West Bengal

Tel No. 91-33-22880452 / 22887050 / 24769356 (Res.)

Fax No. 91-33-22881736

E Mail :  tbpsolar@vsnl.net

Contact Person :           

Mr. Saugata Datta

            Tel No. 91-33-24769356

            Mobile :  98300 58877

           

            Mr. Subhedu Goswami

            Cell No. 98303 20722

 

            Mr. Tapas Chakravarty

 

+                  UG-70-73, World Trade Centre, Hotel Intercontinental Complex, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi – 110 001

Tel No. 91-11-2341 1537 / 8

Fax No. 91-11-2341 1539

Contact Person : 

Mr. G.S. Barara

Tel : 91-33-27556171 (Res.)

Mobile : 98110 48677

E Mail :  bararags@tatabp.com

 

Mr. P. T. Thomas

Cell No. 98112 07944

E Mail : thomaspt@tatabp.com

 

Mr. Khalid Nadeem

Cell No. 98115 50628

E Mail : nadeemk@tatabp.com

 

Mr. Rahul Kshetrapal

Cell No. 98114 28525

E Mail :  rahulk@tatabp.com

 

+                  606-A, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir

Tel No. 91-191-2455804

Fax No. 91-191-2454130 (pp)

E Mail :  tbp_jmu@sancharnet.in

Contact Person :

Mr. Amardeep Singh Raina

Tel No. 91-191-2455804

Pager :  549000 43119

 

+                  D-3010, Indiranagar, Lucknow – 226 016, Uttar Pradesh

Tel No. 91-522-2356664

Fax No. 91-522-2356574

E Mail :  amitkrtbp@vsnl.net

Contact Person :

Mr. Amit Kumar

Tel No. 91-522-2716719

Cell No. 98390 13998

 

Mr. Vinoo Chouksey

 

+                  No. 3010, Antelope Complex, 2nd Floor, Main Bazar, Leh – 194 101

Tel 01982 251551

E Mail : tbp_leh@vsnl.net

Contact Person :  Mr. Tsewang Stanzin

 

+                  SCO No. 222-223, Sector 34-A, Chandigarh

Tel No. 91-172-2666262

 

+                  No. 20, Ground Floor, Gulistan Complex, Hidayatullah Road, Pune – 411 001

Tel / Fax : 91-20-254013208 / 24012741 / 26357638

Contact Persons :

 

Mr. Arvind Karandikar

Cell No. 98222-68594

E Mail :  arvind.tabp@vsnl.net

 

Mr. Sachin Nikam

Cell No. 98221 95285

E Mail :  sachin_tatabp@yahoo.co.in

 

Mr. Amit Barve

E Mail :  amit.tabp@vsnl.net

 

+                  C/o Business Centre, Sumeru Complex, Opp. Sadhana School, Paldi Char Road, Paldi, Ahemdabad – 380 006, Gujarat

Tel No. 91-79-26578464 / 65

Fax No. 91-79-26579048

Contact Person :

Mr. Mehul Desai

Tel No. 91-79-26871772

Cell No. 98250 64373

E Mail :  mdesai@satyammail.com

 

+                  78, Electronics City, Hosur Road, Bangalore – 561 229, Karnataka

Tel. No. 91-80-2358465 / 51194230

Fax No. 91-80-8520972 / 8520116

Contact Person : 

Mr. Ramesh K. N.

Cell No. 98452-10318

E Mail :  rameshkn@tatabp.com

 

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

Name :

Mr. Syamal Gupta

Designation :

Chairman

 

 

Name :

A K Vora

Designation :

Managing Director

Date of Birth/Age

64 years

Experience :

39 years

Date of Appointment :

01.04.1990

Last Employment Held:

Tata International Limited

Designation: General Manager

 

 

Name :

Steve Westwell

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Bertrand Boulin

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

A J Engineer

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Craig Coburn

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

D P Mehta

Designation :

Alternate to Craig Coburn

 

 

Name :

Ashok Jhawar

Designation :

Alternate to Steve Westwell

 

 

Name :

H H Malgham (AUDIT COMMITTEE)

Designation :

Chairman

 

 

Name :

K Subramanya

Designation :

Director / Chief Operating Officer

Date of Birth/Age

52 years

Experience :

30 years

Date of Appointment :

01.04.1990

Last Employment Held:

Tata International Limited

Designation: Deputy Manager

 

 

Name :

D Guru

Designation :

Vice President – Finance HR and Company Secretary

Date of Birth/Age

44 years

Experience :

20 years

Date of Appointment :

06.04.1992

Last Employment Held:

Bharat Electronics Limited

Designation: Assistant Manager

 

 

Name :

Mr. Ravishankar

Designation :

Senior General Manager (Operations)

 

 

Name :

Mr. Keshav Prasad

Designation :

Senior General Manager (Engineering and QA)

 

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS / SHAREHOLDING PATTERN

 

Names of Shareholders

 

No. of Shares

BP Solar Holdings Limited, U. K.            

 

1854743

The Tata Power Company Limited

 

1781994

The Tata Power Company Limited and Mr. Adi Engineer

 

1

The Tata Power Company Limited and Mr. A. M. Sahni

 

1

The Tata Power Company Limited and Mr. R. K. Kanga

 

1

The Tata Power Company Limited and Mr. B. J. Shroff

 

1

The Tata Power Company Limited and Mr. S. Venkatraman

 

1

The Tata Power Company Limited and Mr. B. S. Suvarna

 

1

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

The Company is engaged in manufacture and sale of solar photovoltaic systems and modules and solar cells.

 

 

Products :

Ř       Solar Cells

Ř       Educational Kits & Aids

Ř       Emergency Lights

Ř       Solar Lighting Systems

Ř       Navigational Aids

Ř       Pumps ( Water Lifting)

Ř       Solar Cell Panels

Ř       Solar Power Systems

Ř       Solar (Lanterns) and Solar Garden Lights

 

 

Brand Names :

Ř       TATA DEGP

Ř       TATA BP SOLAR

 

 

Exports :

 

Countries :

Australia, Europe and USA and those in Africa, South East Asia and Saudi Arabia

 

 

Imports :

 

Countries :

Raw materials, components & spares and capital goods from Europe

 

 

Terms :

 

Purchasing :

L/C

 

PRODUCTION STATUS

 

Particulars

 

 

Unit

Installed Capacity

Solar Photovoltaic Modules & Systems

 

 

KW

38000

Solar Cells

 

 

KW

15100

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Suppliers :

v      Behtel Electronics

v      GV Enterprises

v      Bright Industries

v      Para Fine Industries

v      Reliance Wood Industries

v      YM Fabricators

v      Asha Metal Industries

v      Bindul Labels Private Limited

v      Screen Tech

v      PMB Associates

v      Nag Fastening Systems

v      Kabini Industries

v      Divya Enterprises

v      Ravi Enterprises

v      Pragathi printers

v      Netra Electronics

v      Leo Poly Products

 

 

No. of Employees :

202

 

 

Bankers :

Ř       State Bank of India, IFB, Residency Road, Bangalore

Ř       BNP Paribas, Bangalore Branch, M.G. Road, Bangalore

 

 

Facilities :

SECURED LOANS

 

As on 31.03.2006

(Rs in millions)

Term Loan from Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited

(Amount due within one year : Rs 24.308 millions )

108.820

(Secured by Equitable Mortgage of all movable and immovable fixed assets on Pari Passu basis along with BMP Paribas for the term loan facilities extended to the Company)

 

 

 

Term Loan from BNP Paribas

Amount due within one year : Rs. 37.500 millions

46.875

[Secured by Equitable Mortgage of all movable and immovable fixed assets on Pari Passu basis along with Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited for the term loan facilities extended to the Company)

 

Cash Credit arrangement with Banks

6.327

(Secured by hypothecation of stores, raw materials, work in progress, finished goods and book debts and a Second Charge on all movable and immovable fixed assets)

 

Total

162.023

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

Good

 

 

Auditors :

 

Name :

S B Billimoria & Company

Chartered Accountants

Address :

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

 

 

 Subsidiaries:

Ř       BP Solar Arabia

Ř       BP Solar Espana

Ř       BP Solar International Limited

Ř       BP Solar Pty Australia

Ř       Apex BP Solar

Ř       BP Solarex

Ř       BP AG Germany

Ř       BP Oil International Ltd

Ř       BP Singapore PTE Ltd

Ř       BP Solar Malaysia

Ř       Solarex Electric Ltd, Hong Kong

Ř       Castrol India Limited

Ř       BP International Limited, UK

Ř       BP Solar Columbia

Ř       BP Solar Brazil

Ř       BP Corporation NA, Inc

 

 

Associates:

Ř       The Tata Power Company Limited

Ř       Af-Taab Investment Company Limited

Ř       Chemical Terminal Trombay Limited

Ř       Tata Power Broadband Company Limited

Ř       Alaknanda Hydro Limited

Ř       Tata Power Trading Company Limited

Ř       Powerlinks Transmission Limited

 

 

Holding Company:

BP Solar Holdings Limited UK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

5,000,000

Equity Shares

Rs. 100/- each

Rs. 500.000 millions

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

3,636,743

Equity Shares

Rs. 100/- each

Rs. 363.674 millions

 

 

Note: BP Solar Holdings Limited, UK, the holding Company holds 1854743 Equity Shares of Rs. 100.00 each fully paid up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET

 

SOURCES OF FUNDS

 

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

31.03.2004

SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Share Capital

363.674

363.674

363.674

2] Share Application Money

0.000

0.000

0.000

3] Reserves & Surplus

1016.319

714.844

520.783

4] (Accumulated Losses)

0.000

0.000

0.000

NETWORTH

1379.993

1078.518

884.457

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

162.023

331.138

813.333

2] Unsecured Loans

0.000

55.980

83.500

TOTAL BORROWING

162.023

387.118

896.833

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

36.356

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

1578.372

1465.636

1781.290

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

521.428

592.044

659.712

Capital work-in-progress

125.699

1.892

0.000

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

0.000

0.000

0.000

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 

Inventories

412.693

883.650

 

Sundry Debtors

1429.721

773.824

988.506

 

Cash & Bank Balances

 

70.868

19.401

 

Other Current Assets

 

0.000

0.000

 

Loans & Advances

572.375

433.849

254.502

Total Current Assets

2002.097

1691.234

2146.059

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

1070.851

389.406

720.141

 

Provisions

 

430.128

304.340

Total Current Liabilities

1070.851

819.534

1024.481

Net Current Assets

931.245

871.700

1121.578

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

1578.372

1465.636

1781.290

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

PARTICULARS

 

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

31.03.2004

Sales Turnover

4338.967

4630.428

3554.370

Other Income

29.481

51.795

 

Total Income

4368.448

4682.223

3554.370

 

 

 

 

Profit/(Loss) Before Tax

474.087

367.466

398.943

Provision for Taxation

89.676

100.696

101.000

Profit/(Loss) After Tax

384.411

266.770

297.943

 

 

 

 

Earnings in Foreign Currency :

 

 

 

 

Export Earnings

3081.444

3294.089

2192.118

 

Services

11.463

21.652

0.000

Total Earnings

3092.907

3315.741

2192.118

 

 

 

 

Imports :

 

 

 

 

Raw Materials

2428.938

2599.675

2087.760

 

Capital Goods

54.506

13.368

0.000

Total Imports

2483.444

2613.043

2087.760

 

 

 

 

Expenditures :

 

 

 

 

Materials

3239.885

3654.156

 

Manufacturing, Selling and Administration Expenses

532.500

536.371

3155.427

 

Interest

15.834

31.518

 

 

Depreciation

106.141

102.712

 

 

Provision for Contingencies

0.000

(10.000)

 

Total Expenditure

3894.361

4314.757

3155.427

 

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

31.03.2004

PAT / Total Income

(%)

8.80

5.70

8.38

 

 

 

 

 

Net Profit Margin

(PBT/Sales)

(%)

10.93

7.94

11.22

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Total Assets

(PBT/Total Assets}

(%)

18.79

16.09

14.22

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Investment (ROI)

(PBT/Networth)

 

0.34

0.34

0.44

 

 

 

 

 

Debt Equity Ratio

(Total Liability/Networth)

 

0.89

1.12

2.17

 

 

 

 

 

Current Ratio

(Current Asset/Current Liability)

 

1.87

2.06

2.09

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

Fixed Assets 

 

*       Telephone

*       Fax Machine

*       Air Conditioner

*       Computers

*       Leasehold Land

*       Buildings

*       Plant & Machinery

*       Office Equipments

*       Furniture & Fixtures

*       Vehicles.

 

OPERATIONS

 

The production of Solar Cells for 2005 – 06 was 13463 kw whereas it was 14090 kw in 2004-05. The production of Solar Modules in 2005-06 was 26363 kw whereas it was 30082 kw in 2004-05

 

The company undertook the Project of expansion of the Solar Cell capacity by 27 MW

 

Finance

 

In spite of ‘hardening’ of interest rates, accumulated internal accruals and optimum utilization of the Packing Credit in Foreign Currency (PCFC), have contributed to reduction in interest cost. The interest cost for the year has come down to Rs. 15.830 million (0.36% of sales) from Rs. 31.520 millions (0.68% of sales) in 2004-05.

 

Gross Block

 

The Gross Block as at 31.03.2006 stood at Rs. 975.270 million with additions of Rs. 38.680 millions during the year.

 

 

Income Tax

 

Due to exports through Export Oriented Unit (EOU), the Company could save income tax to the extent Rs. 92.000 millions for the year 2005-06 (cumulative savings in income tax from 2002 till March 2006 due to exports through EOU is about Rs. 165.000 Millions.

 

The company has supplied and installed.

 

˜                  Community power plants for the Andaman and Nicobar electricity Department, Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam, KSCST, etc. (9* 5KWP. 3*3KWp).

˜                  750 nos. solar home lighting systems for the Rajasthan Energy Development Agency-1995.

˜                  40 nos. solar vaccine refrigerators for the Agency for Non-Conventional Energy and Rural Technology, Kerala, UNICEF, etc.

˜                  1500 nos. street lighting systems for the Grid Corporation of Orissa Limited, Bhubaneshwar-1996.

˜                  19,000 nos. of 10Wp modules to the Bihar State Electronics Development Corporation, Patna.

˜                  Nearly 100,000 nos. of 10Wp/12 WP modules to various customers in India, including government nodal agencies for solar lanterns.

˜                  Solar lanterns in excess of 8000 nos. at various nodal agencies and for individual customers.

˜                  3 nos. of 25 KW solar power plants for West Bengal Renewable Energy Development Agency, an order won against global competition-1999.

˜                  500 nos. of HLS (Home Lighting Systems) for Assam Science Technology and Environment Council, Guwahati-1999.

˜                  4000 nos. of HLS for Jammu and Kashmir Energy Development Agency, which is the largest order for Home Lighting Systems in India-1995.

˜                  315 nos. of HLS for Arunachal Pradesh Energy Development Agency.

˜                  1100 nos. street lights to Orissa Renewable Energy Development Agency.

˜                  500 nos. of HLS to Ladakah Autonomous Hill Development Council.

˜                  100 nos. solar water purifiers to Lakshadweep administration-1999.

˜                  30 nos. garden lighting systems at Brindavan Gardens, Mysore-1998.

˜                  700 nos. solar water pumping systems all over India out of which, 135 nos. to Centre for Scientific Research, Auroville.

˜                  Nearly 50,000 nos. SPV systems for rural telecom.

˜                  13 nos. microwave power plants for Indian Railway.

˜                  30 nos. SPV systems for Indian Oil Petrol dispensing pumps.

˜                  Several contracts for solar powered obstruction lighting from NTPC, Power Grid Corporation of Orissa, BSES, etc.

˜                  Several hundred solar powered LED signal lights to Indian Railways.

 

The company has undertaken supply and installation of many specialized projects. Some of them, the first of their kind in the country are:-

˜                  110 KWp grids connect solar power plant supplied and installed for Tata Electric Companies-1997.

˜                  36.3 KWp grid Interactive Solar power plant supplied and installed for Matrimandir, Auroville-1997.

˜                  6 KWp building integrated PV system (Roof Top System) supplied and installed for Mamta Machinery, Ahmedabad-1997.

˜                  100 KWp power plants supplied and installed for Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam-1998.

˜                  25 KWp roof top demand side management system supplied and installed for Non-conventional Energy Development Agency, Uttar Pradesh-1999.

˜                  50 KWp roof top systems under execution for Punjab Energy Development Agency.

˜                  10 KWp solar grassfire hybrid roof top systems supplied and installed for Tata Energy Research Institute, New Delhi-1999.

˜                  7.7 KWp diesel solar hybrid system supplied and installed for Non-conventional Energy Development Agency, Uttar Pradesh-1999.

 

The company has been accredited with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification from BVQI London.

 

Tata BP Solar - Inheritors of a rich legacy

Tata BP Solar was set up as a Joint Venture between Tata Power and BP Solar in November 1989.

Tata Power is one of the most respected names in the Power Sector in India and BP Solar, one of the largest Solar Companies in the world.


For more than a decade, Tata BP Solar has been building on this rich legacy, growing from strength to strength, moving forward from milestone to milestone.

And what a glorious journey it has been! Technology that is truly state-of-the-art, a team that shares the Company's vision and commitment to renewable energy, an enviable and innovative product range, a track record that any organization would be proud of and a sales graph that moves in just one direction: upwards!

Today, Tata BP Solar has improved the quality of life of millions across India and the world! Illuminating homes, powering communities, connecting people, enriching farmers, fuelling interest in this clean, reliable, and noise free energy source and encouraging its use everywhere.

Leading by Example


Even as Tata BP Solar keeps pace with the times and embraces cutting-edge technology, it believes that the real powerhouse behind the meteoric growth and success of India's No.1 Solar Company, are the people behind it. The team of committed and competent professionals, who share the Company's vision, who participate in its mission, who believe in its values.


The dedicated and talented men and women who make up the Tata BP Solar family ably support this team.

 

Ancient Wisdom. Modern Technology

 

Tata BP Solar employs the most sophisticated technology to harness the power of an energy source that is as old as life itself.

Tata BP Solar's manufacturing facilities for Solar Photovoltaic and Solar Thermal Products and Systems are the largest of their kind in the country. In fact, its 38 MW Solar Module Manufacturing Facility is one of the largest of its kind in the world! Further enhancing these world-class facilities is the Solar Cell Manufacturing Plant.

At these facilities in Bangalore, India, are born a range of high quality, innovative Solar Products that cater to individual customers, large institutions as well as entire communities. For custom-designed Projects, the Company utilizes hi-tech computerized system-sizing design tools.

 

Growing from strength to strength

Winning prestigious projects against stiff regional, national and global competition, a constantly expanding base of satisfied customers, working closely with some of the most respected NGOs... Tata BP Solar has, over the years, built an inimitable track record. And this is reflected in its financial performance.

National Acknowledgement. International Acceptance

Tata BP Solar is the first Solar Company in India to have been awarded the ISO 9001 Certification from BVQI, London. It is also the first (and only) Solar Company in India to obtain the ISO 14001 Environmental Standards Accreditation from BVQI, London.

Tata BP Solar products and systems have been accorded approvals by various national and international test agencies. These include:

Ř       ISPRA - Italy

Ř       Underwriters Laboratories (UL)

Ř       Factory Mutual (FM)

Ř       IECQ (PV-GAP)

Ř       Solar Energy Centre (MNES)

Ř       Telecommunication Engineering Centre (DOT)

Ř       Railway Designs and Standards Organization (RDSO)

Ř       DGS&D

Ř       CQAL

Ř       ONGC

Ř       World Health Organization

Ř       Bureau of Indian Standards


Tata BP Solar's quest for excellence has been recognized and awarded by several institutions.

YEARS

AWARDS WON BY TATA BP SOLAR

2005

Gold Award (Joint) in Engineering Category - Indian Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2005

2005

SESI Business Leadership Award 2004 - Solar Thermal from Solar Energy Society of India

2004

First Prize for Maximum Solar Water Heaters Installed during 1996-2004 by Government of Karnataka and KREDL

2004

Second Prize for Maximum Solar Lights Installed during 1996-2004 by Government of Karnataka and KREDL

2003 - 04

Outstanding Achievement in Exports in the Large Scale Sector by ELCINA - Electronics Component Industries Association, New Delhi

2003 - 04

Gold Award - Non SSI - Electronics & Communications - Government of Karnataka

2003

SESI Business Leadership Award 2002 - Solar Photovoltaic from Solar Energy Society of India

2002-03

Excellence in Exports - Electronics & IT from ESC - Electronics & Computer Software Export Promotion Council

2002-03

Gold Award - Non SSI - Electronics & Communications - Government of Karnataka

2001 - 02

Outstanding performance towards exports of Solar products, Ministry of Non conventional Energy Sources, Government of India

2001 - 02

Gold Award - Non SSI - Electronics & Communications - Government of Karnataka

2001 - 02

Best performance Award, The Council of International Awards, UK

2001 - 02

Excellent Export Performance - Niryat Shree Award, FIEO - Federation of Indian Exports Organization

2000- 01

Best Emerging Company Award, ESC - Electronics & Computer Software Export Promotion Council

2000- 01

All India Trophy for Highest Exporters, EEPC - Engineering Export Promotion Council

2000- 01

Gold Award - Non SSI - Electronics & Communications - Government of Karnataka

2000- 01

Excellent Export Performance - Niryat Shree Award, FIEO - Federation of Indian Exports Organization

1998-99

Highest Exports in Electronic Components (Non-SSI) from ESC - Electronics & Computer Software Export Promotion Council

1997 - 98

Outstanding contribution to the renewable energy sector, IREDA - Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency

1997 - 98

The Rajiv Gandhi National Quality Award

 

As a pioneering, customer-centric organization, Tata BP Solar constantly designs and develops innovative products that are best suited to the needs. Safe, energy-efficient and environment-friendly, Tata BP Solar’s world-class products are packed with features and backed by excellent nation-wide sales and service support.

v      Solar Modules                        

v      Solar Powered Systems for Telecommunications

v      Solar Home Lighting Kits         

v      Solar Water Heating for Swimming Pools

v      Solar Lanterns                        

v      Solar Educational Kit

v      Solar Street Lights                  

v      Solar Road Studs

v      Solar Garden Lights                

v      Solar Road Dividers

v      Solar Domestic Water Heating Systems                                                               

v      Solar Directional Light

v      Solar Industrial Water Heating Systems                                                                

v      Solar Water Pumping Systems

 

Complex Issues. Simple Solutions

 

On snow-clad mountains. On scorching desert sands. In the middle of thick jungles. On stormy seas. In remote villages and bustling cities. In educational institutions and office buildings. In dairies and on fields…

Tata BP Solar has demonstrated its project management capabilities in almost every corner of India, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Mauritius.

The applications varied: from lighting homes and streets to irrigating fields. From providing reliable cost-effective power to telecommunication networks in rural areas to meeting the hot water requirements of large industries. From providing ‘anytime, anywhere’ power to soldiers at remote borders to offering a range of safety aids to drivers on highways…

The challenges have been many. But Tata BP Solar has met every challenge effectively. Transforming it into an opportunity to learn and grow.

While each project is special to Tata BP Solar, there have been some that are closer to the heart. You’ll find details of these projects here.

Project details for specific applications available on request.

Today’s discerning customer would like be equipped with all the information they need, before they choose a product. A fact that The Company at Tata BP Solar understands – and appreciates. Which is why, Tata BP Solar has developed information-packed brochures and leaflets for all its products. These brochures will provide customers with all the salient features and technical specifications of the products, to help them make an informed decision. Some leaflets also anticipate and answer customer queries on the products mentioned.

Relevant Products

 

             

BIPV

EcoGenie Solar Power Pack

Packaged Products

Power Packs

Solar Modules

Solar Powered Lighting Systems

Solar Splash - Swimming pool water heating systems

Solar Water Heating Systems

Telecom Solutions

Vajra International Solar Water Heating Systems

Vajra Solar Water Heating Systems

Water Pumping System

Wind Hybrid Power Packs

 

Customer Service

 

Improvement is a continuous process at TATA BP SOLAR INDIA LTD. The company is thus constantly working towards improving their After-Sales-Service.

Making their Service "Prompt" and "Reliable" is their Motto.

This is possible only through the Feedback that The Company gets from their Customers and requests you to actively utilize this site and help us increase the Quality of their Service.

Every quarter, Tata BP Solar reaches out to its many stakeholders through Sunsells, a Newsletter which mirrors the many exciting facets of this dynamic organization. Packed with the latest news and valuable information, Sunsells also serves as the perfect forum for the large and constantly-growing Tata BP Solar family to exchange ideas, share concerns and address issues.


“Tata BP Solar wins Euro 2.6 M Telecom Contract”

 

Tata BP Solar, India’s largest Solar Company has won a project from Alcatel Contracting GmbH, Germany.

The order for supply of Solar Power Systems for CORDECT Telecom network spread all over the Bhutan Kingdom was won against stiff international competition and the project is funded by DANIDA, Denmark. The CORDECT network includes VOIP, Switching system, Backbone Network and Subscriber terminals.

Bhutan Telecom has been a long standing and satisfied customer of Tata BP Solar.

The 410 kW project is valued at approx 2.6 Million Euro and the order will be executed in 2005.

Tata BP Solar has been providing dependable and robust power solutions for Telecom networks across the country and overseas for over a decade. The solar systems for telecommunications typically power loads for 1W single wireless terminals to 4kW hybrid systems for backbone repeater stations. The applications include rural payphones, single subscriber telephones, multi-access radio, digital and analog microwave repeaters, and domestic satellite radio.

Tata BP Solar is a Joint Venture between Tata Power Company, a pioneer in the power sector in India and BP Solar, one of the largest solar companies in the world. The company is totally focused on designing, engineering, manufacturing, supplying and installing Solar Photovoltaic and Solar Thermal systems that cater to both domestic and industrial needs.

Tata BP Solar clocked a Sales Turnover of Rs.476 crores in 2004 (Calendar Year) with exports touching Rs. 380 crores largely to USA and European countries.

It’s another Himalayan Saga for Tata BP Solar!


Tata BP Solar will be venturing once more in the pure and rarefied atmosphere of Leh,
the scenic region in the Himalayas. The order from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIAP), Bangalore, India (part of the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India), won against stiff competition, is valued at about Rs.10.0 Million (US $ 228,000).

The order is for the design, manufacture, supply, installation and commissioning of a 31.5 kWp Solar Power Plant and a 3.3 kWp Solar Power Plant at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics Observatory at Hanle, Leh. The system will be installed by August 2005.

The Solar power plant is designed to cater to the power requirement of remotely operated 2M Telescope in the high altitude area of Leh which is used for solar and stellar observation. This order follows the one executed in 1999 for the same customer at the same location.

The system comprises of 200 Nos of 160 WP modules with the PCU and Batteries being housed in a custom built control room with solar passivation architecture.

The tough terrain of Ladakh is like a second home for Tata BP Solar, which has successfully commissioned the maximum number of large, stand alone power plant installations in the region. This includes a 40 kWp plant at Nuyoma, 25 x 4 kWp Plants at Durbuk, a 31.5 kWp plant at Henle and a project that has created waves in Ladakh: installing 8700 Solar Home Lighting Systems and delivering 6000 Solar Lanterns in a short time span to end-users living in 80 un-electrified villages, at altitudes between 8,500 ft and 16,500 ft above sea-level.

With an office in Leh (probably the highest office in the world – at 15000 ft!), Tata BP Solar reiterates its commitment of catering to the needs of its customers in the mountainous Ladakh region.

Tata BP Solar is a Joint Venture between Tata Power Company, a pioneer in the power sector in India and BP Solar, one of the largest solar companies in the world. The company is totally focused on designing, engineering, manufacturing, supplying and installing Solar Photovoltaic and Solar Thermal systems that cater to both domestic and industrial needs.

Tata BP Solar clocked a Sales Turnover of Rs. 4690 Million in 2004-05, with exports touching Rs. 3370 Million.

Partners in Progress

Tata BP Solar has the distinction of being the only Indian solar company to regularly export its products and systems to over 27 countries across five continents!

It's "People First, Profits Later" philosophy has seen Tata BP Solar reaching out to the remotest corners of India through a well-established network of Regional Offices, Customer Support Centres, Dealers and Marketing Associates.

Tata BP Solar also has a strong presence in the neighboring countries of Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

Tata BP Solar's innovative retail concept of Solar Shops offers customers the best of Solar Products under one roof.

For Tata BP Solar its over 100 Dealers are "partners in progress". Individuals who share Tata BP Solar's commitment to the development and propagation of renewable energy. Together, Tata BP Solar and its Dealers have played a pivotal role in popularizing Solar Powered Products across the length and breadth of the country.

Website details attached:

 

Background

 

Tata BP Solar is a joint venture of Tata Power and BP Solar. Tata Power is a pioneer in Power Sector in India and one of the largest companies in the Tata Group. BP Solar is one of the largest solar companies in the world. Tata BP Solar was incorporated on 27 Nov 1989 and the commercial production started on 1 Feb 1991.

 

The objective of the Company is to develop and propagate renewable energy in the form of Solar Power. Tata BP Solar’s sophisticated manufacturing facilities in Bangalore are the largest of their kind for Solar Photovoltaic and Solar Thermal Products and Systems, in India. The Company designs, engineers, manufactures and installs these systems to cater to both domestic and industrial needs. For custom-designed solar electric projects, the Company employs computerized system-sizing design tools.

 

Through a well-developed countrywide network of offices, customer support centres and dealers, they are able to service their customers professionally and promptly.

 

NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL APPROVALS

 

Tata BP Solar has the distinction of obtaining ISO 9001 quality accreditation and ISO 14001 environmental standards accreditation from BVQI, London. Tata BP Solar products and systems have been accorded approvals by various test agencies such as:

 

ISPRA - Italy

Underwriters Laboratories (UL)

Factory Mutual (FM)

Solar Energy Centre (MNES)

Telecommunication Engineering Centre (DOT)

DGS&D

CQAL

ONGC

Central Power Research Institute

World Health Organization

Bureau of Indian Standards

Asian Institute of Technology

Arizona State University - USA

Research Designs and Standards Organizations (RDSO)

 

Another prestigious international recognition for Solar Modules from Tata BP Solar

 

An internationally recognized quality benchmark for photovoltaic products, the PV GAP Quality Mark is awarded to manufacturers for holding IECEE conformity assessment certification and ISO 9001 or similar Quality Management System Certification.

 

Much sought-after quality recognition in the PV industry in recent years. The PV GAP Quality Mark awarded to Tata BP Solar for its 1 WP to 80 Wp TBP Mono and Poly Crystalline Solar PV Modules, places the Company in an enviable position amongst five other Companies.


They also have the PV GAP approval for BP Solar Module Series.

ARUNODAYA

Solar Powered Products play a critical role in healing the world, conserving the planet’s fast-depleting resources and accelerating development in energy-starved regions…While it is important to create solar solutions that can be seamlessly integrated into the lives of their customers, it is equally important to get people to see Solar Energy, in the right light.

 

To achieve this, Tata BP Solar believes it is vital to engage like-minded individuals, decision-makers and opinion-leaders in an ongoing dialogue on Solar Energy and its awesome potential. Translating this belief into action is Tata BP Solar’s unique initiative: Arunodaya. The activities of this not-for-profit Programme include regular interactive sessions with NGOs, Educational Institutions, Research Establishments and Industries, with the objective of promoting and propagating Solar Energy.

 

PRODUCT RANGE

 

Solar water heaters

Solar lanterns

Solar home lighting

Solar power packs for homes

Solar water pumps

Industrial solar water heating systems

Building Integrated Photovoltaics

Solar streetlights

Solar Flashers

Solar arrow boards for highways

Solar Road Studs

Solar Power packs

Solar Man-packs for military applications

Solar Vaccine Refrigerator

Solar Solutions for Specific Sectors

• Tejas Solar Power Packs for Rural Education

• Sun Bank Solar Power Packs for Rural Banks

• Arogya Solar Solutions for Primary Health Centres

• Pragathi Solar Solutions for Rural Development

• Suraksha Solar Solutions for Road Safety

• Sanchar Solar Power Systems for Telecommunications

• Raksha Solar Solutions for Police Stations / Outposts

STRONG FINANCIALS

Tata BP Solar is planning several strategic diversifications to complement and augment its current product mix, which will be in harmony with the policy of being market leaders in Solar Photovoltaic and Solar Thermal Systems through constant quality improvement, innovation and customer satisfaction.

EXPORTS

Tata BP Solar is the only Indian Solar Company to regularly export solar cells, modules, solar power systems and solar hot water collectors to SAARC Countries, Australasia, USA, EU, Latin America, Africa, Afghanistan, Far East and the Middle East Nations.

 

AWARDS

 

Gold Award in the Engineering Category of the Indian Manufacturing Excellence Award (IMEA) 2005, instituted by Frost & Sullivan

ELCINA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Exports in the Large Scale Sector, for the year 2003 - 2004, from the Electronic Industries Association of India

First Prize for maximum Solar Water Heaters installed during 1996 2004, from the Govt. of Karnataka and the Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Ltd.

Sectoral Award instituted by the Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council (India), in recognition of its export performance in the Non-SSI Category

First Prize in the Non-SSI/Electronics Category for Outstanding Export Performance for the years 2000, 2001, 2001-2002, 2002 03 and 2003-04. The Awards are instituted by the Department of Industries and Commerce, Govt. of Karnataka.

The International Award for Best Performance for the year 2001 2002, from the Council of International Awards, UK

Niryat Shree and Niryat Bandhu Award by the Federation of Indian Export Organization for excellent Export Performance for the year 2000-2001 and 2001-2002

An Award from the Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council for Excellence in Exports under Non-SSI : Electronic Components Category

Special Award for Best Performance in Export of Solar Energy Products from Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy Sources, Govt. of India

Rajiv Gandhi National Quality Award from Bureau of Indian Standards

Business Leadership Award for Photovoltaics from Solar Energy Society of India

Award from India Renewable Energy Development Agency for outstanding contribution to the renewable energy sector

A Commendation by the CII Leadership & Excellence Award in Safety, Health and Environment

 

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Tata BP Solar has always believed in being a good Corporate Citizen. Community initiatives have always been focus areas of this responsible Company.

 As a long term community development initiative, Tata BP Solar partners with two NGOs (APSA and Yuvaloka), to support the education of underprivileged children and enable them to join the mainstream of life.

The community initiatives over the last year include:

Provision of uniforms to 575 children in both institutions.

A Computer Lab has been set up and Audio Visual Equipment provided at these Institutions.

Four Sewing Machines donated, which have helped young girls learn life skills and become economically independent.

54 Lockers donated to APSA, which the children have been using to store books, clothes and other items.

Additionally, 25 Solar Streetlights donated and successfully installed in the earthquake-devastated villages of Urusa, Chakara, Gwaita, Isham and Nawarunda.

To ignite young, curious minds by providing an insight in the Solar Energy, its applications and advantages, Tata BP Solar regularly arranges technical lectures followed by a visit to the Tata BP Solar facilities. Towards this, a technical lecture was held for the students of St. Joseph’s College of Commerce, Bangalore, to spread awareness about Solar Energy, its applications and advantages.

Solar Modules and Solar Cells donated for Solar Energy Workshop organized by the Maharashtra Institute of Technology (MIT). More than 150 teachers and a few students participated in the Workshop. The Modules and Cells will be used as teaching material and demonstration aid to students of high schools in remote locations.

 

NETWORK

 

Tata BP Solar has an extensive dealer / distributor network spread all over India and the neighbouring countries. They have set up a reliable, time-tested, trustworthy partnership with over 100 dealers in India. To improve visibility, they have opened a chain of Solar Shops managed by their dealers. This innovative retail concept is playing a pivotal role in popularizing and selling solar products. They currently have their own offices in Delhi, Kolkata, Pune, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Jammu, Leh, Raipur, apart from Bangalore.

 

Growing to serve...

 

Another demonstration of Tata BP Solar’s commitment to its customer is the establishment of the Authorized Service Centres (ASC) to deliver quicker and more reliable service to their customers. Over 8 such Centres have been set up in major cities. Many more are on the anvil.

 

Press Release

$US 100 MILLION INVESTMENT TO CREATE SOLAR MEGA PLANT IN BANGALORE TO MEET DEMANDS OF INDIAN AND GLOBAL SOLAR PV MARKETS

21 March 2007

 

Today at the inauguration of a new 36MW solar photovoltaic (PV) production line, the board of Tata BP Solar confirmed that this represents another step towards realizing the designed potential of the 300MW plant. The new production line has seen TBPS more than double its cell manufacturing capacity to reach some 50MW per annum. The next phase of the expansion will see an additional 128MW of cell manufacturing capacity added during 2007-8.

As well as the cell manufacturing capacity increase, the Tata BP Solar board has also approved investments which will double the facility’s module manufacturing capacity from 45MW to 85MW by end 2007.

 

The Tata BP Solar board expects the total investment required to achieve the plant’s full designed potential of 300MW to be in the order of US$300 million by 2010, generating a sizable number of jobs directly and many more indirectly. This investment will ensure Tata BP Solar, already a leader in cell manufacture and the design of solar solutions, retains its position as the largest manufacturer of solar PV products in the Indian sub-continent.

 

“This announcement confirms their commitment to maintaining market leadership by developing sustainable clean energy activities in India underpinned by world-class manufacturing,” said Syamal Gupta, Chairman, Tata BP Solar. “They have already established solid manufacturing, design, delivery and marketing capabilities. They will now continue to meet the demands of Indian and global solar PV markets.”

 

“The Tata BP Solar team is dynamic, skilled and experienced. They are proud of its excellent track record in safety and performance delivery,” said Lee Edwards, CEO, and BP Solar. “They are confident that Tata BP Solar will continue to deliver high quality products and services to diverse markets in both rural and urban areas. The talent and dedication of the Bangalore team will help us realize their vision of offering customers solar PV-generated electricity at prices on a par with conventional electricity supply.”

 

The state-of-the-art technology, developed by BP Solar and manufactured by Tata BP Solar, will deliver products and solutions that serve both the Indian and global markets, earning substantial foreign exchange earnings for India while also increasing product supply locally.

 


CMT REPORT (Corruption, Money Laundering & Terrorism]

 

The Public Notice information has been collected from various sources including but not limited to: The Courts, India Prisons Service, Interpol, etc.

 

1]         INFORMATION ON DESIGNATED PARTY

No exist designating subject or any of its beneficial owners, controlling shareholders or senior officers as terrorist or terrorist organization or whom notice had been received that all financial transactions involving their assets have been blocked or convicted, found guilty or against whom a judgement or order had been entered in a proceedings for violating money-laundering, anti-corruption or bribery or international economic or anti-terrorism sanction laws or whose assets were seized, blocked, frozen or ordered forfeited for violation of money laundering or international anti-terrorism laws.

 

2]         Court Declaration :

No records exist to suggest that subject is or was the subject of any formal or informal allegations, prosecutions or other official proceeding for making any prohibited payments or other improper payments to government officials for engaging in prohibited transactions or with designated parties.

 

3]         Asset Declaration :

No records exist to suggest that the property or assets of the subject are derived from criminal conduct or a prohibited transaction.

 

4]         Record on Financial Crime :

            Charges or conviction registered against subject:                                                  None

 

5]         Records on Violation of Anti-Corruption Laws :

            Charges or investigation registered against subject:                                                          None

 

6]         Records on Int’l Anti-Money Laundering Laws/Standards :

            Charges or investigation registered against subject:                                                          None

 

7]         Criminal Records

No available information exist that suggest that subject or any of its principals have been formally charged or convicted by a competent governmental authority for any financial crime or under any formal investigation by a competent government authority for any violation of anti-corruption laws or international anti-money laundering laws or standard.

 

8]         Affiliation with Government :

No record exists to suggest that any director or indirect owners, controlling shareholders, director, officer or employee of the company is a government official or a family member or close business associate of a Government official.

 

9]         Compensation Package :

Our market survey revealed that the amount of compensation sought by the subject is fair and reasonable and comparable to compensation paid to others for similar services.

 

10]        Press Report :

            No press reports / filings exists on the subject.

 

 

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

 

MIRA INFORM as part of its Due Diligence do provide comments on Corporate Governance to identify management and governance. These factors often have been predictive and in some cases have created vulnerabilities to credit deterioration.

 

Our Governance Assessment focuses principally on the interactions between a company’s management, its Board of Directors, Shareholders and other financial stakeholders.

 

 

CONTRAVENTION

 

Subject is not known to have contravened any existing local laws, regulations or policies that prohibit, restrict or otherwise affect the terms and conditions that could be included in the agreement with the subject.

 

 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs. 39.56

UK Pound

1

Rs. 80.30

Euro

1

Rs. 55.76

 

 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

8

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

8

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

8

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

8

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

8

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

8

--LEVERAGE

1~10

8

--RESERVES

1~10

8

--CREDIT LINES

1~10

8

--MARGINS

-5~5

-

DEMERIT POINTS

 

 

--BANK CHARGES

YES/NO

YES

--LITIGATION

YES/NO

NO

--OTHER ADVERSE INFORMATION

YES/NO

NO

MERIT POINTS

 

 

--SOLE DISTRIBUTORSHIP

YES/NO

NO

--EXPORT ACTIVITIES

YES/NO

YES

--AFFILIATION

YES/NO

YES

--LISTED

YES/NO

NO

--OTHER MERIT FACTORS

YES/NO

YES

TOTAL

 

72

 

This score serves as a reference to assess SC’s credit risk and to set the amount of credit to be extended. It is calculated from a composite of weighted scores obtained from each of the major sections of this report. The assessed factors and their relative weights (as indicated through %) are as follows:

 

Financial condition (40%)            Ownership background (20%)                 Payment record (10%)

Credit history (10%)                    Market trend (10%)                                Operational size (10%)

 


 

RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

RATING

STATUS

 

 

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

>86

Aaa

Possesses an extremely sound financial base with the strongest capability for timely payment of interest and principal sums

 

Unlimited

71-85

Aa

Possesses adequate working capital. No caution needed for credit transaction. It has above average (strong) capability for payment of interest and principal sums

 

Large

56-70

A

Financial & operational base are regarded healthy. General unfavourable factors will not cause fatal effect. Satisfactory capability for payment of interest and principal sums

 

Fairly Large

41-55

Ba

Overall operation is considered normal. Capable to meet normal commitments.

 

Satisfactory

26-40

B

Unfavourable & favourable factors carry similar weight in credit consideration. Capability to overcome financial difficulties seems comparatively below average.

 

Small

11-25

Ca

Adverse factors are apparent. Repayment of interest and principal sums in default or expected to be in default upon maturity

 

Limited with full security

<10

C

Absolute credit risk exists. Caution needed to be exercised

 

 

Credit not recommended

NR

In view of the lack of information, we have no basis upon which to recommend credit dealings

No Rating

 

 

 

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