MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

20.03.2008

 

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

BHARAT ELECTRONICS LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

Nagavara, Outer Ring Road, Bangalore – 560 045, Karnataka

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2007

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

21.04.1954

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

08-787

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

L32309KA1954G0l000787

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

BLRB04051F

BLRC00582B

 

 

PAN No.:

[Permanent Account No.]

AAACB5985C

 

 

Legal Form :

Public Limited Liability Company. Company’s shares are listed on the stock Exchanges.

 

 

Line of Business :

Engaged in manufacturing, importing and exporting of Radars and Communication Equipments for the defence services communication including Satcom Systems, Optical & Opto Electronics and Telecommunications, Broadcast (Radio and TV) for I & B Ministry and Electronic Components I.E. Semiconductors Electron Tubes and X-Ray Tubes.

 

 

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 100000000

 

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is a very old, well established and reputed company. The company is making steady progress in its turnover and profits. Its products are well accepted in Indian as well as overseas markets. The company’s payments are correct and as per commitments.

 

It can be considered good for business dealings at usual trade terms and conditions.

 

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office :

Nagavara, Outer Ring Road, Bangalore-560045, Karnataka, India

Tel. No.:

91-80-25039300/25039266

Fax No.:

91-80-25039305/25039233

E-Mail :

cmd@giasbg01.vsnl.net.in

imd@bel-india.com

info@bel-india.com

secretary@bel.co.in

Website :

http://www.bel-india.com

 

 

Corporate Office :

2nd Floor, Shankaranarayana Building, 25, M. G. Road, Bangalore - 560 001, Karnataka, India

Tel. No.:

91-80-2559 5001 / 2559 5017 / 2558 3851

Fax No.:

91-80-2558 4911 / 2558 3675

E-Mail :

imd@bel-india.com

 

 

Factory 1 :

Jalahalli Post, Bangalore - 560 013, Karnataka, India

Tel. No.:

91-80-28382626 / 22195621

Fax No.:

91-80-28380266

 

 

Factory 2 :

Bharat Nagar Post, Ghaziabad - 201 010, Uttar Pradesh, India

Tel. No.:

91-120-2619786 / 2619500

Fax No.:

91-120-2776730 / 2770926

 

 

Factory 3 :

NDA Road, Pashan, Pune - 411 021, Maharashtra, India

Tel. No.:

91-20-25881400/01/02

Fax No.:

91-20-25880577/5888789

 

 

Factory 4 :

Post Box No. 26, Ravindranath Tagore Road, Machalipatnam - 521 001, Andhra Pradesh, India

Tel. No.:

91-8672-223581-83

Fax No.:

91-8672-222640

 

 

Factory 5 :

Plot No. 405, Industrial Area, Phase III, Panchkula - 134 113, Haryana, India

Tel. No.:

91-172-2588252 / 2588400

Fax No.:

91-172-2594548 / 2591463

 

 

Factory 6 :

Balbhadrapur, Kotdwara - 246 149, Uttaranchal, India

Tel. No.:

91-1382-231171 / 231178

Fax No.:

91-1382-231132 / 231112 / 231156

 

 

Factory 7 :

Plot No. L-1, MIDC, Industrial Area, Raigad District, Taloja - 410 308, Maharashtra, India

Tel. No.:

91-22-27412701

Fax No.:

91-22-27412888 / 27412887

 

 

Factory 8 :

Post Box No. 981, Nandambakkam, Chennai – 600 089, Tamil Nadu, India

Tel. No.:

91-44-22326906

Fax No.:

91-44-22326905

 

 

Factory 9 :

Nacharam Industrial Estate, Hyderabad – 500076, Andhra Pradesh, India

Tel. No.:

91-40-27150113-17

Fax No.:

91-40-27171406

 

 

Overseas Office:

53-55, Hilton Avenue, Garden City, New York – 11530, USA

Tel. No.:

516-248-4020

Fax No.:

516-741-5894 / 516-877-7907

Email:

belnyro@ix.netcom.com

 

 

Overseas Office:

06-01, BSL Industrial Building, 156, MacPherson Road, Singapore – 348 528

Tel. No.:

65-741-8401

Fax No.:

65-741-8402

Email:

besing@singnet.com.sg

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

Name :

Mr. V V R. Sastry

Designation :

Chairman and Managing Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. P. R. K. Hara Gopal

Designation :

Director (Finance)

Address :

“Trade Centre”, 116/2, Race Course Road, Bangalore-560001, Karnataka, India

 

 

Name:

Mr. S K Mehta

Designation:

Director ( Research & Development)

Address :

“Trade Centre”, 116/2, Race Course Road, Bangalore-560001, Karnataka, India

 

 

Name:

Mr. M. L. Shanmukh

Designation:

Director (Personnel)

 

 

Name :

Mr. A.K. Datt

Designation :

Director (Other Units)

 

 

Name :

Mr. H.S. Bhadona

Designation :

Director (Bangalore Complex)

 

 

Name :

Mr. N.K. Sharma

Designation :

Director (Marketing)

 

 

Part-time Government Directors

 

 

 

Name:

Mr. Alok Perti

Designation:

Joint Secretary (Shipyards), Ministry of Defence, Department of Defence Production

 

 

Name:

Lt. Gen. Davinder Kumar

Designation:

PVSM, VSM & Bar, ADC, Signal Officer in Chief, Army Headquarters

 

 

Independent Directors

 

 

 

Name:

Dr. V Bakthavatsalam

Designation:

Former MD, Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency

 

 

Name:

Prof. N. Balakrishnan

Designation:

Associate Director, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

 

 

Name:

Dr. Ashok Jhunjhunwala

Designation:

Professor (Electrical Engg.), NT, Chennai

 

 

Name:

Prof. Goverdhan Mehta

Designation:

CSIR Bhatnagar Fellow, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

 

 

Name:

Dr. S.P Parashar

Designation:

Director, Indian Institute of Management, Indore

 

 

Name:

Mr. K.G. Ramachandran

Designation:

Director, Infosys Leadership Institute, Mysore

 

 

Name:

Dr. M. Rammohan Rao

Designation:

Dean, Indian School of Business, Hyderabad

 

 

Name:

Prof. S. Sadagopan

Designation:

Director, International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore

 

 

Name:

Mr. Bhupindar Singh

Designation:

Former CMD, State Trading Corporation of India

 

 

Permanent Special Invitees to all the Board meetings :

 

Name:

Air Marshal B.N. Gokhale,

Designation:

PVSM, VM, Vice Chief of Air Staff, Indian Air Force

 

 

Name:

Vice Admiral D.S.P. Varma,

Designation:

PVSM, AVSM, VSM, Chief of Material, Indian Navy

 

 

KEY EXECUTIVES

 

Name:

Mr. CM. Bhat, IPS

Designation:

Chief Vigilance Officer

 

 

Name:

Mr. C.R. Prakash

Designation:

Company Secretary

 

 

Principal Executives :

Chennai

 

Mr. Anil Kumar

 

 

General Managers

 

 

 

Ghaziabad

Mr. Anand Kumar

 

Mr. Chander Prakash

 

Mr. Sushil Chand Jain

 

 

Hyderabad

Mr. Sunil Kumar Sharma

 

 

Kotdwara

Mr. Ramesh Kumar Marhatha

 

 

Machilipacnam

Mr. Vijay Gundannavar

 

 

Navi Mumbai

Mr. M.V Narayanan

 

 

Panchkula

Mr. R.K. Singhal

 

 

Pune

Mr. Ramesh Chandra Nautiyal

 

 

CRL, Bangalore

Dr. AjitT. Kalghatgi, Chief Scientist

 

 

CRL, Delhi

Mr. K.C. Pandita, Chief Scientist

 

 

CRL, Ghaziabad

Mr. K.C. Pandita - Chief Scientist

 

 

Bangalore

Mr. M.G. Raghuveer

 

Mr. D.A. Mohan

 

Mr. I.V. Sarma

 

Mr. M.S. Sreedhara

 

Mr. A.A. Mohan Ram

 

Mr. K.L Rajaram

 

Mr. H.N. Ramakrishna

 

Mr. H.S. Satyanarayana

 

Mr. Philip Jacob

 

Mr. Amol Newaskar

 

Mr. C. Nageshwar Rao

 

 

SHAREHOLDING PATTERN

 

AS ON 31.03.2007

 

Names of Shareholders

No. of Shares

Percentage of Holding

Indian Promoters (Government of India)

60689600

75.86%

Foreign Promoters

Nil

Nil

Persons acting in concert

Nil

Nil

Mutual Funds a UTI

5501010

6.88%

Banks, Financial Institutions & Insurance Companies

1654127

2.07%

Foreign Institutional Investors

8273721

10.34%

Private Corporate Bodies

1909849

2.38%

NRI's/OCB's

85825

0.11%

Others (Indian public)

1885868

2.36%

GRAND TOTAL

80000000

100.00%

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Engaged in manufacturing, importing and exporting of Radars and Communication Equipments for the defence services communication including Satcom Systems, Optical & Opto Electronics and Telecommunications, Broadcast (Radio and TV) for I & B Ministry and Electronic Components I.E. Semiconductors Electron Tubes and X-Ray Tubes.

 

 

Products :

Item Code No.

Product Description

85261000

Radar

85252000

Communication Transmitters cum Receivers

90058090

Hand Held Thermal Magers

 

 

Imports :

 

Countries :

France, Germany, Japan, Netherlands, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, UK and USA.

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

No. of Employees :

12357

 

 

Bankers :

  • State Bank of India
  • State Bank of Hyderabad
  • State Bank of Patiala
  • State Bank of Travancore
  • State Bank of Mysore
  • State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur
  • HDFC Bank
  • Canara Bank
  • Syndicate Bank
  • Vijaya Bank
  • Bank of Baroda
  • Andhra Bank

 

 

Facilities :

Secured Loans

31.03.2007

Cash Credit from Banks secured by Hypothecation of Inventories and Book debt

Rs 0.000 millions

Liability on leased Assets – Vehicles

Rs 8.805 millions

Total

R. 8.805 millions

 

 

Unsecured Loans

 

Fixed Deposit

Rs.8.357 millions

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

Good

 

 

Auditors :

 

Name :

STATUTORY AUDITORS

 

  • Suri and Company

            Chartered Accountants  

 

BRANCH AUDITORS

 

  • Bubber Jindal and Company

Chartered Accountants

 

  • Bora Kasat & Company

Chartered Accountants

 

  • Raghavachari and Company

Chartered Accountants

 

 

Memberships :

Confederation of Indian Industry

 

 

Associates/Subsidiaries :

  • All Government of India Undertaking Companies

 

  • BEL Optronic Devices Limited

This company is a subsidiary company of the subject for conducting research, development and manufacture of Image Intensifier Tubes and associated high voltage power supply units for use in military, security and commercial systems.

 

1440 I series, GEN II, 18 mm Microchannel Wafer Image Intensifiers are high gain, minimum volume, proximity focussed devices, designed to produce high resolution, intensified images. These devices are used in applications where ambient illumination levels are low and auxiliary lighting  is inadvisable or not available.

 

Its applications are :-

Night vision goggles and binoculars

Night vision weapon sights

Low light level input applications

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

100,000,000

Equity Shares

Rs.10/- each

Rs. 1000.000 millions

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

80,000,000

Equity Shares

Rs.10/- each

Rs. 800.000 millions

 


 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET

 

SOURCES OF FUNDS

 

31.03.2007

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Share Capital

800.000

800.000

800.000

2] Share Application Money

0.000

0.000

0.000

3] Reserves & Surplus

24923.123

19493.111

15000.755

4] (Accumulated Losses)

0.000

0.000

0.000

NETWORTH

25723.123

20293.111

15800.755

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

8.805

15.081

5.987

2] Unsecured Loans

8.357

72.985

147.070

TOTAL BORROWING

17.162

88.066

153.057

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

198.370

131.453

132.424

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

25938.655

20512.630

16086.236

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

3856.667

3703.806

3193.393

Capital work-in-progress

336.750

211.473

473.585

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

122.801

122.801

122.801

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

1513.203

1274.338

1169.647

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 
Inventories

12463.533

10371.376

10649.567

 
Sundry Debtors

16934.143

10176.876

6991.177

 
Cash & Bank Balances

20817.283

18314.091

13158.673

 
Loans & Advances

2362.958

7542.844

7419.872

Total Current Assets

52577.917

46405.187

38219.289

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS
 
 
 
 
Current Liabilities

28291.605

22534.202

20116.341

 
Provisions

4186.671

8693.111

7013.195

Total Current Liabilities

32478.276

31227.313

27129.536

Net Current Assets

20099.641

15177.874

11089.753

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

9.593

22.338

37.057

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

25938.655

20512.630

16086.236

 


PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

PARTICULARS

 

31.03.2007

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

 

 

 

 

Sales Turnover

39527.000

35362.800

32120.900

Other Income

1964.400

1186.900

1222.800

Total Income

41491.400

36549.700

33343.700

 

 

 

 

Profit/(Loss) Before Tax

10524.700

8552.600

6859.600

Provision for Taxation

3343.100

2722.500

2396.400

Profit/(Loss) After Tax

7181.600

5830.100

4463.200

 

 

 

 

Expenditures :

 

 

 

 

Raw Materials

20960.800

18215.000

17260.400

 

Excise Duty

637.000

354.700

289.700

 

Stock Adjustments

[600.600]

862.400

[228.800]

 

Power & Fuel Cost

327.600

326.600

331.100

 

Other Manufacturing Expenses

1115.900

938.700

946.200

 

Employee Cost

5044.200

4170.300

4721.300

 

Selling and Administration Expenses

842.300

719.500

777.400

 

Miscellaneous Expenses

1755.300

1339.100

1563.400

 

Interest & Financial Charges

42.400

281.500

115.700

 

Depreciation

845.900

794.400

714.700

Total Expenditure

30970.800

28002.200

26491.100

 

 

QUARTERLY RESULTS

 

PARTICULARS

 

30.06.2007

30.09.2007

31.12.2007

Type

1st Quarter

2nd Quarter

3rd Quarter

Sales Turnover

4043.900

7089.200

6622.300

Other Income

656.300

497.000

647.000

Total Income

4700.200

7586.200

7269.300

Total Expediture

4090.000

5555.700

5353.700

Operating Profit

610.200

2030.500

1915.600

Interest

1.200

0.400

0.300

Gross Profit

609.000

2030.100

1915.300

Depreciation

211.000

220.900

234.000

Tax

135.000

580.800

551.600

Reported PAT

263.000

1228.400

1129.700

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

31.03.2007

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

Debt Equity Ratio

0.00

0.01

0.02

Long Term Debt Equity Ratio

0.00

0.01

0.02

Current Ratio

1.53

1.48

1.38

TURNOVER RATIOS

 

 

 

Fixed Assets

3.08

2.98

2.96

Inventory

3.26

3.19

2.95

Debtors

2.92

4.12

4.70

Interest Cover Ratio

249.22

30.15

60.29

Operating Profit Margin (%)

28.87

27.27

23.94

Profit Before Interest and Tax Margin (%)

26.73

25.02

21.72

Cash Profit Margin (%)

20.31

18.74

16.12

Adjusted Net Profit Margin (%)

18.17

16.49

13.90

Return on Capital Employed (%)

45.53

48.42

48.44

Return on Net Worth (%)

30.99

32.07

31.41

 

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

 

History:

 

Subject was established to meet the Defence needs of the Government of India.  Since then, it has grown to a multi-product, multi-unit and technology driven company.

 

Subject is a public sector giant and one of the largest manufacturers of radars, wireless communication systems and other technical equipments for the defence forces in the country.  Until recently, the company’s performance was under strain due to the post-Pokhran nuclear blast sanctions by the USA.   However, post Kargil, the government has realised the need to increase its focus on acquiring strategic technical equipment for defence forces which had dramatically changed the fortunes of the company.  

 

Subject was incorporated at Bangalore and wholly owned by the Government of India, till disinvestment took place in 1991-92.

 

In 1989-90, the company diversified into consumer and entertainment electronics and telecommunications.  In 1991-92, it entered into a joint venture with Delft Instruments, Holland, under the name BE-Delft Electronics to manufacture second generation image intensifier tubes at Pune.  Another joint venture was formed with the HMT and the Karnataka Government to manufacture quartz watch crystals.  In addition to the Defence department, Department of Telecommunications, Doordarshan and Videsh Sanchar Nigam are the major clients of the company.

 

During 2001-02, the company became the first Defence Public Sector Enterprise to acquire operational Mini Ratna Category – I Status.  The company has also been awarded Satellite Network contract by Andhra Pradesh Beverages Corporation Limited.  The main application is for consolidating the sales transactions on-line by 31 remote centres with APBCL HQ at Hyderabad.  These projects were being executed under B-O-O-T model.

 

Significant landmark

 

Year

Achievements

1954

Incorporation

1956

Production of First Communication Equipment

1961

Production of Receiving Value

1963

In-house R and D established

1964

Manufacture of Radio Transmitter for All India Radio

1966

Military Radar Manufacturing

1967

Manufacture of Transmitting, Tubes, Silicon, Devices and Integrated Circuits

1972

TV Transmitters for Doordarshan

1974

Second Unit at Ghaziabad for Air Defence Ground Environment Systems

1976

First SFM Radar exported

1979

Third Unit set up at Pune

1980

First Overseas office at New York

 

Business:

 

The company is engaged in manufacturing, importing and exporting of radars and communication equipments for the defence services communication including satcom systems, optical & opto electronics and telecommunications, broadcast (radio and TV) for I & B ministry and electronic components i.e. semiconductors electron tubes and X-ray tubes.

 

It also offers services such as contract manufacturing, telecom consultancy and semiconductor device packaging.

 

The company meets the bulk of electronic equipment needs of Indian Defence Services, Parliamentary Forces and other Government users like All India Radio, Doordarshan, Department of Telecommunication, Police Wireless, Airport Authority of India, Meteorological Department, Railways, etc.  It has a very wide product range and makes over 350 different products.

 

The company is also taking export promotional efforts like appointment of overseas agents, participation in foreign exhibitions, etc.  The company has 9 operating units.

 

The company is setting up a subsidiary in the IT sector and is in the process of arranging venture capital and is also forging venture capital alliances.

 

It also introduced new and upgraded products based on in-house technology.  Many of the products like decoy radars, upgraded air defence weapon control radars, coastal surveillance systems, lower power transmitters, telemedicine systems, PC motherboard-based chipsets, etc. have been inducted into services or are under final stages of evaluation by various customer groups.

 

The list of products and services being exported to several countries is given below:

 

 Products

Countries

Defence Communication

Algeria, Botswana, Brazil, France, Germany, Malaysia, Mauritius, Russia, Sweden, Switzerland and UK

Civilian Communication

Brazil, Iran, Italy, Kenya, Malaysia, Netherlands, Philippines, Germany, South Korea, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey, UAE, UK and USA

Electron Tubes, Magnetrons, Transmitting Tubes, TV Picture Tubes and parts

Algeria, Armenia, Bangladesh, Brazil Egypt, France, Greece, Hong Kong, Italy, Nepal, UK, USA and Zambia

Otpo Electronic Products and parts

Australia, Egypt, France, Germany, Israel, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, UAE, UK and USA

Sound and Vision Broadcast Equipments

Vietnam, Brazil and Middle East

Radar and Sub-systems

Switzerland and Ukraine

Contract Manufacturing

USA, Australia, Japan, Brazil and  Canada

Batteries, Energy Saver and other products

Australia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Mauritius, Nepal, Oman, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, UAE and USA

 

 

Vision, mission, values and objectives 

 
The existing Mission and Objectives of the Company were formulated almost a decade ago. Since then, the global scenario and the business environment in the country have undergone significant changes. A need was felt to revisit the Mission and Objectives of the Company and reframe these in line with the current realities. It was also felt necessary to spell out the Company's Vision so that along-term direction for future growth of the Company comes into focus. In this background the Company has formulated the Vision, Mission, Values and Objectives afresh as stated in the beginning of the Annual Report. 

 

Performance

 
The Directors are inform that in recognition of its past performance and considering its potential for faster growth towards its journey in becoming a globally competitive company, Government has conferred on the Company the status of 'Navratna Public Sector Enterprise'. By elevating the Company from 'Miniratna' to the 'Navratna' status, the Government has conferred on it greater autonomy and freedom in capital expenditure, formation of joint ventures, etc. 

 
Continuing with its past proven performance track record and steady growth, the Company has achieved an all time high turnover of Rs.39526.9 million during the year 2006-07 as against Rs.35362.8 million in the previous year, registering an increase of 11.78% over previous year. The Value of Production for 2006-07 was Rs.40127.5 million as against Rs.34500.3 million in the previous year, an increase of 16.31%. The Profit After Tax for 2006-07 was Rs.7181.6 million as against Rs.5830.1 million last year, 23.18% higher than the previous year. Supplies to the Defence Sector constituted 76% of the sales, balance 24% being supplies to the civilian sector. 

 
All the nine manufacturing Units of the Company have performed well and achieved profit. 25 new products and systems were rolled out during the year under report. Indigenously developed products contributed to 81% of turnover during 2006-07 as against 73% in the previous year. 

 

Finance: 
 
During the financial year 2006-07 the Company has been able to meet all its funds requirements without resorting to borrowings despite an increase in working capital requirement due to increased level of activity as well as implementation of certain projects where the Company's funding during the implementation stage is required as per the tender conditions. Entire requirement of working capital and the funding for capital expenditure has been met from the internal resources. This has been possible by a vigilant and prudent cash management effort. The inventory position of the Company has increased from 110 days of production as on 31.03.2006 to 113 days of production. The increase is mainly in RMC/WIP which is required to cater to the increase in the planned turnover of the financial year 2007-08. There has been an increase in debtors from 105 days of sales as on 31-03-2006 to 156 days of sales as on 31.03.2007 mainly because of: (a) increased sales during fag end of the year due to late receipt of orders/cycle time of production of the products sold (b) products sold with payment terms different from the standard payment terms, etc. However, the ongoing efforts in collection will continue to realise the debtors as per the terms of payment. Public deposits with the Company came down from Rs.72.9 million on 31.03.2006 to Rs.12.2 million as on 31.03.2007. No fresh deposits were accepted during the year. Rs.3.9 million of deposits that had matured but has not been claimed as on 31st March 2007 has been included under current liabilities. 

 
Performance against MoU: 

 
As a Government Company, BEL has been signing every year a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with its Administrative Ministry, the Ministry of Defence (MoD). The Directors are happy to share with you that the Company has been achieving Excellent Performance' rating under the MoU for the past nine years, including 2006-07. The MoU between BEL and MoD for the year 2007-08 was signed on 26th March 2007. Sales target set in the MoU for 2007-08, for achieving Excellent Performance' rating is Rs.47250 million, including exports equivalent to US $ 22 million. 

 
Order book position: 

 
The order book position of the Company as on 1st April 2007 was Rs.91300 million, out of which Rs.36960 million is executable during 2007-08. 

 
Important achievements and new business initiatives: 

 
Some of the significant orders executed by the Company during the year 2006-07 include. supply of Flycatcher Radar, Reporter Radar, Surveillance Radar Element, Electronic Warfare Systems, Hand Held Thermal Imager, Integrated Observation Equipment, Advanced Land Navigation System for use in Tanks / Armored Vehicles, implementation of Convergent Billing for MTNL, Upgraded Electronic Voting Machines and solar products. These equipments have been supplied to different customers, e.g. Army, Navy, Air Force, Paramilitary forces, MTNL, Election Commission of India and others. 

 
New products: 

 
More than 25 new products / systems were introduced and supplied by the Company during the year. New products supplied to the Army include Safari Mk II, Advanced Land Navigation System, Intelligent Message Terminals, VPS Mk III (a hand-held, UHF radio) and Anti Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) Simulator. 

 
New products supplied to the Navy include new generation Sonars for Submarines, Drishti - an Electronic Warfare System and Lynx - a Fire Control System. New products to the Air Force include High Accuracy Direction Finder. BEL also supplied Advanced Ground Control Station and Avionics Preparation Vehicle for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. 


New products / projects in the civilian segment are upgraded Electronic Voting Machine, Convergent Billing, Power Steering Unit for automobiles, Synchronous Transfer Mode Multiplex equipment for BSNL and Bharati, a Frequency Hopping VHF Radio. 

 

Exports 
 
The Company achieved an export turnover of US $11.60 million during the year 2006-07. Radar Warning Receiver supplied for MIG 29 Fighter Aircraft, export of HF and VHF Communication equipment, 500W TV Transmitter, Night Vision Binoculars and electronic components, viz. Vacuum Interrupter Tubes, Transmitting Tubes, Magnetron, contract manufacturing operations related to parts supplied to GE Medical Systems, etc., contributed to this turnover.

These exports were to various countries including, Russia, USA, Suriname, Maldives and Sri Lanka. 

Patents: 
 
During 2006-07, the Company received following patent rights in India: 


* Non-symmetric Surface Acoustic Wave Filter. 

* Minimisation of effects of diffraction in SAW Filters. 

 
Subsidiary/joint ventures 

 BEL's subsidiary, BEL Optronic Devices Limited (BELOP) at Pune continued to perform well. BELOP was set up for manufacture of Image Intensifier Tubes (I.I. Tubes). The Company has successfully manufactured and supplied I.I.

Tubes to the Army for over a decade. To meet the emerging needs of the Army, BELOP is now proposing to go in for the latest technology of SUPERGEN/3rd Gen. Tubes. There are only a handful of companies in the world, which manufacture I.I. Tubes. These tubes are used in the Night Vision Devices manufactured by BEL. BELOP recorded a turnover of Rs.604.9 million as against the turnover of Rs.516.55 million in the previous year, an increase of 17%. The Profit After Tax rose by 36% from Rs.60.05 million in the previous year to Rs.81.56 million during the year. 

In accordance with Section 212(8) of the Companies Act 1956 (the Act), the Company has obtained exemption from the Government from attaching the Balance Sheet, Profit It Loss Account, Auditors Report, Directors' Report, etc., of the subsidiary company to the Balance Sheet of BEL. Hence, Annual Accounts of the subsidiary company, BEL Optronic Devices Limited, are not attached to the Balance Sheet of BEL. We will make available a copy of the Annual Accounts of BELOP and the related information upon request by any member of BEL or BELOR The Annual Accounts of BELOP are kept for inspection by investors at the registered office of BEL and BELOR Any investor interested to inspect the same may please contact the Company Secretary of BEL or BELOR A statement as per Section 212 of the Act relating to the subsidiary Company, BELOP, is annexed to this report. Further, the information required to be disclosed as per the directions while granting exemption under Section 212(8) of the Companies Act, 1956 is provided in this Annual Report. 

The Joint Venture Company (JVC) with General Electric, USA, viz. GE BE Private Limited was set up to manufacture CT Max and other latest version X-Ray Tubes for the first time in the country. Initially, technology for CT Max X Ray Tube manufacture was provided to BEL by GE based on which BEL manufactured and supplied CT Max Tubes to GE. BEL now supplies parts required for the products manufactured by this JVC. This JVC achieved a turnover of Rs.4365.4 million as against Rs.4157.6 million in the previous year. The Profit After Tax was Rs.439.62 million as against Rs.348.66 million in the previous year.

The other JVC, viz. BEL Multitone Limited, is jointly promoted by BEL and Multitone plc, UK. This JVC has achieved a turnover of Rs.9.7 million during the year as against Rs.14.49 million in the previous year. The Profit After Tax recorded was Rs.1.35 million as against Rs.3.3 million in the previous year. The main objective of this JVC was to supply, install and service Private Paging Systems and Pagers. With paging systems no longer in demand there is no scope of continuing the core business for this JVC. Hence, it is decided to close down this JVC and steps are initiated for winding up of the JVC.

Personnel: 
 
The employee strength of the Company was 12357 as on 31.3.2007 as against 12262 as on 31.3.2006. Of this, 2532 were women employees as on 31.3.2007.

As a reflection of the Company operating in high tech area, it employed 2750 engineers and scientists as on 31.3.2007 and more than 1600 engineers, scientists It support staff are engaged in research, design and development activities. 

The list of products and services with some of its major customers are as under :-

 

Products and Services

Customers

Defence Communication

Indian Defence Services, Para-military forces

Radars and Sonars

Indian Defence Services, Civil Aviation, Meteorological Department, Space Department.

Telecommunication

Department of Telecommunication, Para-Military Forces, Powers Sector, Oil Industry, Railways.

Broadcasting Equipments and Studio Systems

All India. Radio, Doordarshan (National Radio and TV  Broadcasters)

Electronic Voting Machine

Election Commission of India

Solar Products and Systems

Individuals, Private and Government Organisations.

Turnkey Systems, E-Governance Networks

Police, State Governments, Public Sector Undertakings.

Components

All India Radio and Doordarshan the National Radio and TV Broadcasters, Instrumentation Industry, Switching Industry, Entertainment Industry, Telephone Industry.

 

The company is in trade terms with the following :

 

 

The company has been accredited with ISO 9000 and ISO 9002 Certifications.

 

The company's fixed assets of important value include freehold land, leasehold land, roads and culverts, buildings, installations, plant & machinery, electronic equipment, equipment for R & D Lab, Vehicles, office equipment and furniture, fixtures & other equipment.

 

 

February, 2007             

 

Mr V V R Sastry is CMD, BEL

 

Mr V V R Sastry (57) has taken over as the Chairman and Managing Director of premier Defence Public Sector Undertaking Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), with effect from February 1, 2007. He succeeds Mr Y Gopala Rao, who retired on superannuation on January 31, 2007.

 

Mr V V R Sastry was Director (Marketing) of BEL before his elevation as CMD. During his tenure as Director (Marketing) he took initiatives to bring in marketing orientation to the organization and gave a strong thrust to exports.

 

After graduating with two degrees - in Science and Engineering (Electronics & Communication) from Andhra University, he joined BEL-Bangalore in 1969 as Probationary Engineer. He has 38 years of experience in diverse areas such as development and engineering, manufacturing, project management, technology management and marketing.

 

Mr Sastry has rich experience in various fields of defence electronics like military communication, electronic warfare and strategic components.

 

He has widely travelled abroad. He has worked for 13 months in the Development Laboratories of Philips (Mullard), UK, on electronic circuit design and development of microprocessor based electrical appliances.

 

He also headed BEL’s New York office for 3 years, during which he had extensive interactions with the US Department of Commerce & State.

 

He is a Senior Assessor for the CII-EXIM Bank Business Excellence Model. Mr Sastry is on the Board of BEL Optronic Devices Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of BEL. He has keen interest in classical music, gardening and spiritual pursuits.

 

January, 2007

 

BEL to showcase exportable products, contract manufacturing capabilities

 

Premier Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is constantly innovating to manufacture state-of-the-art professional electronic equipment and components for the international market. BEL manufactures a wide range of Military Communication Systems, Radars and Sonars, Naval Systems, Telecom & Broadcast Systems, Electronic Warfare Systems, Tank Electronics, Opto Electronics, Professional Electronic Components and Solar Powered Systems.

 

At Aero India 2007, BEL will be displaying products and equipment from its wide range which have very good export potential. They include Communication equipment, Command and Control Systems, Radars and Sonars, Opto Electronics and Thermal Imaging products, Electronic Warfare Systems, Tank Electronics, Simulators and Avionic Systems.

 

BEL will also showcase its capabilities to offer both ‘Build to Print’ and ‘Build to Spec’ solutions for foreign manufacturers seeking Indian partners to meet their offset requirements. Some of BEL’s facilities like electronic and mechanical assembly, vacuum brazing and dip brazing will be highlighted.

 

The Communication equipment on display will include UHF and VHF Hand Held Transreceivers; Secure Tactical Radio in VHF band - STARS V Mark II; VHF and UHF Base Stations; Digital Radio Trunking System, Secure Telephone and Secure Fax; CDMA and SATCOM Systems; S-Band Mobile Radio; Encryption equipment; Unit Level Switch Board (ULSB) Mk II and Mk III – portable telephone Switch Boards for field use at battalion level; Semi-Ruggedised Automatic Exchange, SRAX Mk II; Ruggedised Data Terminal; ATM Switch; and Tactical Communication System.

 

The Command and Control Systems on display will include Artillery Combat Command Control System (ACCCS), Battlefield Surveillance System (BSS), Battlefield Management System (BMS), Integrated Air Command Control System (IACCS), Composite Communication System, Intelligent Message Terminal and Ruggedised Simputer.

 

BEL’s Radars and Sonars on display will include Battle Field Surveillance Radar – Short Range; Target Designator Sight, Transducer – Sonar, IFF Mk XI (CLIFF), Surveillance Radar Element, Schilka Upgrade, Navigational Radar and Electro Optical Director. Models of 3D Medium Range Radar, Battery Level Radar, Reporter Radar, Weapon Locating Radar, Flycatcher Radar and INDRA II Radar will also be exhibited.

 

Opto Electronics and Thermal Imager Products on display will be Night Vision Binoculars; Night Vision Goggles; Night Weapon Sights; Hand Held Thermal Imager; Hand Held Thermal Imager – Uncooled; Integrated Observation Equipment (IOE) – an imaging system for observation and fire monitoring by Artillery, it consists of a Thermal Imager, Laser Range Finder mounted on a Goniometer with North Finding Facility and a Global Positioning System; Laser Range Finder - Air Defence; Laser Range Finder – Hand Held Eye Safe; Laser Range Finder – Binocular Eye Safe; Gap Measuring Device Mk II; Laser Designator cum Range Finder for Mortar Fire Control; Video Communication System with Image Compresseion and Image Intensifier Tubes Gen 2+.

 

Tank Electronics systems on display will be Advanced Land Navigation System; Combat Net Radio; Tank Intercom System R-174 Mk II; Digital Universal Control Harness; Indigenous Gunner’s Main Sight and Driver’s Night Periscope. The L-70 and Zu-23 Gun Upgrades will also be shown.

 

A few of BEL’s Electronic Warfare Systems will also be on display including Cellphone Jammer and Sanket.

 

Avionic Systems on display will be Head Up Display, Radar Warning Receiver and Airborne Electronic Warfare Systems.

 

Simulators on display will be Mortar Simulator, Anti Tank Guided Missile Simulator, BMP II Driving Simulator and Forward Observation Simulator.

 

BEL will also show some of its non-defence products like Batteries, Simputer, Electronic Voting Machines, Direct To Home Set Top Box, ADSL Modem, MEMS, Microwave Tubes, Smart Card-based Access System, Intermediate Data Rate and Super Components.

 

In addition to an indoor display in Hall D, BEL will also have an outdoor display of some of its larger products. These will include the Upgraded Flycatcher Radar – an all weather anti-aircraft weapon control system; Battle Field Surveillance Radar – Short Range with Thermal Imager; 2-Axis Stabilised Optronic Pedestal to work in association with Guns to make them operate in autonomous mode; Low Probability of Intercept Radar, which is mounted on a wheeled vehicle; Radar SV 2000; Weapon Locating Radar; Battery Level Radar and Aluminium Skin Shelter with NBC Power Source and Antenna Mast.

 

For the first time, BEL will be selling some of its products like the Solar Lantern, Set Top Box for Free To Air Channels and Memory Stick at its outdoor display area at Aero India 2007. A special discount of 10 per cent is being offered on the products.

 

May, 2007

 

Sweden’s Foreign Minister visits BEL

 

Top Swedish firms are upbeat about forging new business ties with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) in the defence and civilian segments.

 

On a two-day visit to the City, Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr Carl Bildt on Wednesday said there were many areas where BEL, with its wide range of products – from radars to electronic voting machines – and Swedish companies could explore fresh business avenues.

 

The minister visited the Bangalore Complex of the premier defence public sector unit along with a high-level Swedish business delegation today.


On the occasion, BEL’s Chairman and Managing Director Mr V V R Sastry made a presentation on the PSU’s capabilities and areas of operations in the defence and civilian sectors, such as military communication systems, radars and sonars, naval systems, telecom and broadcast systems, electronic warfare systems, tank electronics, opto electronics, professional electronic components, solar-powered systems et al.

 

Mr Sastry highlighted the possible areas where BEL could contribute in meeting the offset requirements of Swedish firms. This includes design modifications to customise products, software development in embedded processes, real time applications, development of command control  systems and encryption products/modules, assembly and testing of electronic assemblies/products, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), system integration, installation and commissioning, as well as contract manufacturing based on ‘Build to Print’ and ‘Build to Spec’.

 

BEL has already tied up with a few Swedish firms to take advantage of the offset clause for defence procurements from abroad. The offset policy of the Government of India makes it mandatory for foreign companies to invest 30 per cent of the contract amount in India for procurements valued at Rs.3000 Millions or more.

 

The delegation later took a tour of the Electronic Warfare and Avionics and Telecom & Broadcast Systems strategic business units and Quality Assurance facilities at BEL.

 

 

BEL conferred Navratna status today

 

Premier defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) was formally conferred the Navratna status by the Finance Minister, Mr P Chidambaram, at an investiture ceremony held at New Delhi today (June 22, 2007).

 

Bharat Electronics Limited, the leading Indian defence PSU, manufactures a wide range of products in the areas of Military Communication, Radars, Naval Systems, Telecom & Broadcast, Electronic Warfare, Tank Electronics, Opto-electronics, Professional Electronic Components and Solar Photovoltaic Systems. BEL became a Mini Ratna Category I company in February 2002 and has now been elevated to a Navratna based on its consistent performance.

 

BEL was started in 1954 to meet the defence electronics requirements of the Indian Armed Forces. Starting with a single Unit at Bangalore, BEL now has nine Units spread across the country. From a humble beginning, BEL has grown steadily over the years to register a CAGR of around 15% in the last 5 years. During 2006-07, BEL recorded a turnover of Rs.39603.800 millions (provisional), PAT of Rs.7138.500 millions (provisional). 81% of the turnover accrued from products of indigenous design, which included BEL's own R&D efforts and its collaboration with DRDO labs. BEL spends nearly 5 per cent of its turnover on R&D. BEL is constantly innovating and coming out with new products to meet customers' requirements.

 

Mr V V R Sastry, Chairman and Managing Director of BEL, says, "They are delighted. It is a recognition of the company's inherent strengths in research and development, manufacturing, quality and thrust on self-reliance. It is also a recognition of the company's ability to face global competition and become an international player."

 

"On the occasion of BEL formally being conferred Navratna status, they would like to thank all their stakeholders – the Ministry of Defence, customers, particularly the Armed Forces, employees, technology partners like DRDO, business associates, vendors and shareholders, without whose unstinting support they would not have reached this milestone," Mr Sastry reiterates.

 

The eligibility for considering a PSU for Navratna status is that it should be a Mini Ratna I, Schedule 'A' company and have obtained 'excellent or 'very good' MoU rating in three of the last five years and a composite performance score of 60 or above on various financial


parameters for the last three years including Net Profit to Net Worth, Manpower Cost to Total Cost of Production, PBDIT to Capital Employed, PBIT to Turnover and Earning Per Share.

 

It is also appropriate to mention that BEL has been ranked first among mid-size aerospace / defence companies worldwide by Aviation Week and Space Technology for 2004 and 2005. BEL was named Star PSU for 2004-05 by Business Standard.

 

By becoming a Navratna PSU, BEL will have greater financial and operational autonomy. BEL looks forward to leverage this for further business growth and diversification.

 

BEL hands over spacecraft components to ISRO

 

Premier defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) on Thursday handed over to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) two Flight Model Travelling Wave Tubes (TWTs), Space-Qualified Components that are used on board Communication Satellites.

 

At present, there are only a handful of companies in the world, which make Space-Qualified Components for spacecrafts.

 

Speaking on the occasion, ISRO Chairman Mr Madhavan Nair complimented the indigenisation effort, saying it opened a new leaf in the area of space-qualified components. He also stressed on the need to develop highly efficient solar cells for satellite applications.

 

BEL Chairman and Managing Director Mr V V R Sastry said that Bharat Electronics Limited, which supplied state-of-the-art defence equipment to the armed forces, was keen to explore the space segment. “They have had successes on land, underwater and air. And now they are all set to venture into the realm of space,” Mr Sastry said.

 

The TWTs were designed and developed as part of a joint project of BEL, Bangalore, ISRO Satellite Centre, Bangalore, and Central Electronic Engineering Research Institute (CEERI), Pilani.

 

Based on a design provided by CEERI, Pilani, BEL developed the two Flight Model TWTs called BTC 60 FM1 and BTC 60 FM2 after a series of acceptance tests at its Bangalore unit.

 

BEL also handed over to ISRO an indigenously developed and tested Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) called BE03RD Relay Driver on the occasion. Ideal for industrial purposes, the relay driver replaces a bulky HMC version and has high breakdown voltage, internal suppression diodes and can resist inductive loads operating with a peak current of  500 milli amperes.

 

The BE03RD Relay Driver comes in a six-in-one package and all six channels can be used simultaneously. The circuit design, simulation, physical verification and wafer fabrication for this product has been done by BEL using high-voltage, bi-polar technology at its Bangalore unit.

 

The Relay Driver ASICs were used in SRE, HAMSAT and CartoSAT-2 spacecrafts successfully.

 

The successful completion of these Space Qualified Components heralds a new era in the synergistic indigenisation and development efforts of scientific organisations in India.


Dr K N Shankara, Director, ISAC, and Dr S N Joshi, Director, CEERI, also spoke on the occasion.

 

 


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.40.45

UK Pound

1

Rs.81.20

Euro

1

Rs.63.48

 

 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

8

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

9

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

YES

--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/normal.

 

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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