MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

 

Report Date :

17.11.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

LARSEN AND TOUBRO LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

L and T House, Ballard Estate, Mumbai – 400 001, Maharashtra

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2008

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

07.02.1946

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

11- 4768

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

L99999MH1946PLC004768

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

MUML04455D

 

 

PAN No.:

[Permanent Account No.]

AAACL0140P

 

 

Legal Form :

Public Limited Liability Company Company’s Shares are Listed on the Stock Exchange

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturers and Sellers of earthmoving machinery including bulldozers, dumpers, scrappers, loaders, shovels, vibratory compactors and drag lines.

 

 

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 470000000

 

 

Status :

Excellent

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is a well-established, diversified and highly respectable company. It is a professionally managed company having fine track records. Fundamentals of the company are very strong. Trade relations are fair. Financial position is healthy and comfortable. The company is progressing well. The company's payments are always correct and as per commitments.

 

The company can be considered for any normal business dealings at usual trade terms and conditions.

 

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office :

L and T House, Ballard Estate, Mumbai – 400 001, Maharashtra, India.

Tel. No.:

91-22-22618181/ 22618182/22685656/  67525656

Mobile No.:

91-9820078364

Fax No.:

91-22-22620223/22617480/22685893/67525858/ 67525893

E-Mail :

sdk@lth.ltindia.com

nh-sec@lth.ltindia.com

akshay.shah@hed.itindia.com

Website :

http://www.larsentoubro.com

 

 

Corporate Office 1 :

C Block, Gate No. 1, L and T Powai Campus, Saki Vihar Road, Powai, Mumbai – 400072, Maharashtra, India

Tel. No.:

91-22-67052589

 

 

Corporate Office 2 :

Kiadb Industrial Area, Hebbal Hootagalli, Mysore – 570018, Andhra Pradesh, India

Tel. No.:

91-821-2405331

 

 

Corporate Office 3 :

EPC, 3rd Floor, Gate 1, Saki Vihar Road, Powai, Mumbai – 400072, Maharashtra, India

Tel. No.:

91- 22- 28581091

Fax No.:

91- 22- 28581951

Email :

sdk@lth.lthindia.com

Website :

www.larsentoubro.com

 

 

Regional Office/ Headquarter

/ Holck-Larsen and EDRC Centre :

Mount Poohamallee Road, Manapakkam, P. B. No. 979, Chennai - 600 089, Tamilnadu, India

Tel. No. : 91-44-2232 6348

Fax No. : 91-44-2234 2317

E-mail   : itcg@giasmd01.vsnl.net.in

               hhl-centre@lntecc.com

               skanappan@lntecc.com

               ksn@lntecc.com

               nkpi@lntecc.com

               droy@lntecc.com

               kn@lntecc.com

               dmaheswaran@lntecc.com

 

 

EDRC Centre :

Kanak Building, 41, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Kolkata 700 071, West Bengal, India

Tel. No.: 91-33-22882601

Fax No.: 91-33-22881225

Email :  indranil_r@lntecc.com 

 

 

Division :

ECC Division, Mial Project Office – North Block II, 6th Floor, Gate No. 1, Powai – 400072, Maharashtra, India

 

 

Regional Offices :

·         NCL Bandra Premises, Plot No. C/6, Bandra – Kurla Complex, P. O. Box No. 8119, Bandra (East), Mumbai - 400051, Maharashtra, India

 

·         2, Saki Vihar Road, P. O. Box No. 8901, Mumbai – 400072, Maharashtra, India

 

·         1/FL, Laxminarayan Complex, 10/1, Palace Road, P. O. Box 122, Bangalore – 560002, Karnataka, India

 

Also located at New Delhi, Lucknow, Kolkata, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Arakkonam Pune and Hyderabad, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

 

 

Overseas  Offices :

v      Japan

v      Nepal

v      Sultanate of Oman

v      Bangladesh

v      Malaysia

v      Sweden

v      Russia

v      UK

v      USA

v      Dubai

v      Abu Dhabi

v      Sharjah

v      Saudi Arabia

v      Bahrain

v      Qatar

v      Oman

v      Kuwait

v      Kenya

v      Bhutan

v      West Indies

v      Jordan

v      Kazakhstan

v      Sri Lanka   

 

 

Factory  :

TLT Works, Plot No. 158-B, Sector III, Pithampur, Dhar District, Madhya Pradesh 454 774, India

Tel. No.: 91-7292-256317/ 256431

Fax No.: 91-7292-256316

Email : sg-pith@lntecc.com

 

TLT Works, Mailam Road, Sedarapet, Pondicherry 605 111, India

Tel. No.: 91-413-2672500

Fax No.: 91-413-2677727

Email : asa@lntecc.com

 

167, Neervalur Village, Kancheepuram 631 502, India

Tel. No.: 91-4112-27248383, 93 and 94

Fax No.: 91-4112-27248383 and 290

Email : kasokkumar@lntecc.com 

 

Also located at :

v                  Faridabad,

v                  Kandla

v                  Vadodara

v                  Ankleshwar

v                  Hazira

v                  Jafrabad

v                  Kovayya

v                  Nashik

v                  Pune

v                  Ahmednagar

v                  Ratnagiri

v                  Tadipatri

v                  Bangalore

v                  Mysore

v                  Awarpur

v                  Jharsuguda

v                  Kansbahal

v                  Ranoli (Baroda)

v                  Visakhapatnam

v                  Haldia

 

 

Office Network :

Located at:

 

v      Ahmedabad

v      Bangalore

v      Chandigarh

v      Chennai

v      New Delhi

v      Kolkata

v      Lucknow

v      Pune

 

 

Branches :

Located at

 

v      Jaipur

v      West Bengal

v      Guwahati

v      Bhopal

v      Nagpur

v      Durgapur

v      Jamshedpur

v      Guwahati

v      Bhubaneswar

v      Vishakhapatnam

v      Coimbatore

v      Kochi

v      Madurai

v      Surat

 

 

Railway Business Unit:

12/4, Delhi -Mathura Road, Near Sarai Khawaja Chowk, Faridabad – 121003, India

Tel No.:

91-129-4291000, 91-129-4291651

Fax No.:

91-129-4291650

Email:

rbu-bd@larsentoubro.com

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

Name :

Mr. A. M. Naik

Designation :

Chairman and Managing Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Jagadish Pandurang Nayak  

Designation :

Whole-time Director and President – Operations

 

 

Name :

Mr. K. Venkataramanan

Designation :

Whole-time Director and President – Operations

 

 

Name :

Mr. Y. M. Deosthalee

Designation :

Whole-time Director and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

Name :

Mr. R. N. Mukhija

Designation :

Whole-time Director and Senior Vice President – Operations

 

 

Name :

Mr. K V Rangaswami

Designation :

Whole-time Director and President

 

 

Name :

Mr. Subhodh Bhargava

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Thomas Mathew

Designation :

Nominee (LI)C)

 

 

Name :

Mr. A K Jain

Designation :

Director, Nominee (Axis)

 

 

Name :

Mr. V. K. Magapu

Designation :

Whole Time Director and Senior Executive Vice President

 

 

Name :

Mr. U Sundararajan

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. A B Saharya

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Surinder Nath

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Gen. Surinder Nath

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. M M Chitale

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. M V Kotwal

Designation :

Whole time Director and Senior Executive Vice President

 

 

Name :

Mrs. Bhagyam Ramani

Designation :

Director (Nominee GIC)

 

 

KEY EXECUTIVES

 

Name :

Mr. S Rajgopal

Designation :

Nominee (Axis)

 

 

Name :

Mr. S N Talwar

Designation :

Nominee (LIC)

 

 

Name :

Mr. N. Hariharan

Designation :

Company Secretary

 

 

Name :

Mr. N Mohan Raj

Designation :

Nominee (LIC)

 

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS / SHAREHOLDING PATTERN

 

(As on 30.09.2008)

 

Category of Shareholder

No. of Shares

Percentage of Holding

Public shareholding

 

 

 

 

 

Institutions

 

 

Mutual  Funds/ UTI

42494070

15.09

Financial Institutions / Banks

50609806

17.97

Insurance Companies

16611326

5.90

Foreign Institutional Investors

42966705

15.26

Foreign Bank  

3004

0.00

 

 

 

Non-institutions

 

 

Bodies Corporate

14250883

5.06

Individuals

 

 

Individuals -i. Individual shareholders holding nominal share capital up to Rs 0.100 Million

69699950

24.75

ii. Individual shareholders holding nominal   share capital in excess of Rs. 0.100 Million

1927937

0.68

Any Other (specify)

 

 

Foreign Nationals

135100

0.05

Non-Residents

2456597

0.87

Trust

37202058

13.21

Directors and Relatives

3232621

1.15

Foreign Companies

2459

0.00

 

 

 

Share held by custodians and against which depository receipt have been issued

10999538

--

 

 

 

GRAND TOTAL (A)+(B)

292592054

100.00

 

 

Statement showing Shareholding of persons belonging to the category “Public” and holding more than 1% of the total number of shares.

 

Name of Shareholder

No. of Share

Percentage of Holding

LIC

49767416

17.00915

L and T Employees Welfare Foundation

37202058

12.71465

UTI

26317279

8.99453

General Insurance Corporation of India

7138930

2.43989

New India Assurance Co. Limited

3990144

1.36372

Total

124415827

42.5219

 

 

Statement showing details of locked in share

 

Name of Shareholder

No. of Locked – in Share

Percentage of Locked – in Share

L and T Employee Welfare Foundation (The Employee Welfare Trust does not exercise “CONTROL” as defined under SEBI’ s Takeover Regulations as amended)

37202058

12.71

 

 

Statement showing details of Depository Receipts (DRs)

 

Types of outstanding DR (ADRs, GDRs, SDRs, etc.)

No. of outstanding DRs

Percentage of outstanding DRs

GDRs

10999538

3.76

 

 

Statement showing holding of Depository Receipts (Drs), where underlying share are in excess of 1% of the total number of shares.

 

Name of the DR Holder

No. of shares underlying outstanding DRs

Percentage of shares underlying outstanding DRs

Citibank N.A. (Custodian)

10999538

3.76

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturers and Sellers of earthmoving machinery including bulldozers, dumpers, scrappers, loaders, shovels, vibratory compactors and drag lines.

 

 

Products :

  • Chemicals
  • Petrochemical
  • Refinery
  • Fertiliser

 

ITC Code No

Production Description 

N.A.

Construction and Project related activity

252329.01

Portland Cement

847989.02

Plant and equipment and modules for nuclear power projects, heavy water projects, nuclear and space research and allied projects including items for chemicals, oil and gas, etc. Industries

8536.00

Switchgear all types

 

 

PRODUCTION STATUS (As on 31.03.2007)

 

Particulars

Unit

Licensed Capacity

Installed Capacity

Actual Production

Scrapper, bulldozer, ripper and loader attachments

Nos.

250

250

--

Road Rollers, hot mix plants and other road construction and bridge construction machinery

Nos.

150

150

--

Dairy machinery and equipment – various items in aggregate

Nos.

35584

35584

--

Chemical plant and machinery including pharmaceutical, dyestuff, distillery, brewery and solvent extraction plants, evaporators and crystalliser plants and pollution control equipment in aggregate

Tones

6067

6567

5052

Equipment for food processing industry

Tones

65

65

--

Complete cement making machinery including rotary kilns and fluxo packers in aggregate

Nos.

2

2

--

Sugarcane and beet diffusion, beet preparation and beet pulp dehydration plants

Nos.

2

2

--

Nuclear purpose equipment, deaerators, ultra high pressure vessels including multiwall vessels, high pressure heat exchangers and high pressure heaters in aggregate

Tonnes

5000

3950

22

Plant and equipment and modules for nuclear power projects, heavy water projects, nuclear and space research and allied projects including items for chemical, oil and gas, etc., industries

Tones

10000

10000

21457

Complete high speed bottling plants

Nos.

6

6

--

Pulp and paper making plants

Nos.

2000

800

--

Suspended particles drying plants

Nos.

6

6

--

Containers for liquefied gases and chemicals

Nos.

Not Applicable

1000 tones carrying capacity

--

Steel plant valves

Nos.

40

40

--

Ship auxiliaries and components of mechanised sailing vessels

Tones

1000

1000

--

Rubber Processing Machinery

Nos.

109

109

211

Switchgear, all types

Nos.

2678500

3174750

4403446

Miscellaneous electrical items

Nos.

1049100

1039100

--

Petrol dispensing and metering pumps

Nos.

4800

4800

7898

Press tools, jigs, fixtures, dies for pressure, castings, moulds for plastic injection and bakelite

Rs./Nos.

22.00 millions

29.50 millions

226 NOS.

Glass bottles and jars

Nos. in Million

Not Applicable

[400]

[107.9]

Industrial Machinery

     Tones

12000

12000

11953

Industrial Electronic Control Panels

Nos.

2500

2500

559

Electronic Devices

Nos.

30000

30000

6930

Electro surgical unit and accessories

Nos.

Not Applicable

1250

492

Ultrasound equipment and accessories

Nos.

Not Applicable

1000

658

Patient monitoring system and accessories

Nos.

Not Applicable

7000

6872

Relays

Nos.

Not Applicable

60000

58341

Control and relay panels

Nos.

Not Applicable

100

--

Electricity meters

Nos.

Not Applicable

700000

660383

Transmission line tower

Tones

51000

51000

54615

Steel structural fabrication

Tones

12000

12000

36223

Steel re-rolling

Tones

40000

40000

14101

Ready mix concrete

M3

4166600

4166600

2737523

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

No. of Employees :

22922

 

 

Bankers :

  • State Bank of India, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • Bank of India, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • Central Bank of India, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

 

 

Facilities :

Secured Loans

31.03.2008

(Rs. In Millions)

 

 

Loans From Banks:

 

Cash Credits / Working Capital Demand Loans

3084.600

Other Loans

0.700

Interest Accrued And Due

0.000

 

 

Total

3085.300

 

 

Unsecured Loans:

 

 

 

Zero coupon Foreign Currency Convertible

Bonds

----

Loans from subsidiary companies

85.000

 

 

Short term loans and advances:

 

From banks

6080.500

Lease finance

4.300

Sales tax deferment loan

151.600

Interest accrued and due

0.000

 

 

Other loans and advances:

 

From banks

24369.500

Sales tax deferment loan

1211.000

Lease finance

2.700

From Others

850.000

 

 

Total

32754.600

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

Satisfactory

 

 

Auditors :

 

Name :

Sharp and Tannan

Chartered Accountants

 

 

Memberships :

v      Confederation of Indian Industry

 

 

Joint Venture Companies :

 

  • International Metro Civil Contractors
  • The Dhamra Port Company Limited
  • Metro Tunneling Group
  • Desbuild- L and T Joint Venture
  • Larsen and Toubro Limited-Shapoorji Pallonji and Company Limited
  • Joint Venture (Les Palles Exhibition Centre)
  • L and T-AM Tapovan Joint Venture
  • L and T-Eastern Joint Venture
  • Bauer-L and T Diaphragm Wall Joint Venture
  • L and T-Demag Plastics Machinery Limited
  • L and T-Hochtief Seabird Joint Venture
  • HCC-L and T Purulia Joint Venture
  • Larsen and Toubro Limited-Shapoorji Pallonji and Company Limited
  • Joint Venture (Eben Cybercity)

 

 

Subsidiary Companies:

 

  • Cyber Park Development and Construction Limited
  • Larsen and Toubro (Wuxi) Electric Company Limited
  • L and T Capital Company Limited
  • L and T Finance Limited
  • L and T Infrastructure Development Projects Limited
  • L and T Krishnagiri Thopur Toll Road Limited
  • L and T Panipat Elevated Corridor Private Limited
  • L and T Tech Park Limited
  • L and T Urban Infrastructure Limited
  • L and T Western Andhra Tollways Limited
  • Larsen and Toubro (Oman) LLC
  • Larsen and Toubro Information Technology Canada Limited
  • Larsen and Toubro Infotech Limited
  • Narmada Infrastructure Construction Enterprise Limited
  • Larsen and Toubro Saudi Arabia LLC
  • L and T Modular Fabrication Yard LLC, Oman
  • L and T Electricals Saudi Arabia Company Limited
  • L and T Uttaranchal Hydropower Limited
  • International Seaport Dredging Limited
  • L and T Bangalore Airport Hotel Limited
  • Spectrum Infotech Private Limited
  • Larsen and Toubro Qatar LLC
  • Larsen and Toubro LLC
  • L and T-Valdel Engineering Limited
  • Offshore International FZC
  • L and T Infrastructure Development Projects Lanka (Private) Limited
  • Qingdao Larsen and Toubro Trading Company Limited
  • L and T Hitech City Limited
  • L and T Vision Ventures Limited
  • International Seaports Pte. Limited
  • L and T Strategic Management Limited
  • L and T Realty Private Limited
  • L and T Transco Private Limited
  • L and T Infra and Property Development Private Limited
  • Larsen and Toubro Kuwait Construction General Contracting Company WLL
  • HPL Cogeneration Limited
  • India Infrastructure Developers Limited
  • L and T-Sargent and Lundy Limited
  • L and T-ECC Construction (M) SON. BHD.
  • L and T Infocity Limited
  • L and T Interstate Road Corridor Limited
  • L and T Overseas Projects Nigeria Limited
  • L and T Transportation Infrastructure Limited
  • L and T Vadodara Bharuch Tollway Limited
  • L and T Western India Tollbridge Limited
  • Larsen and Toubro Infotech GmbH
  • Larsen and Toubro International FZE
  • Raykal Aluminum Company Private Limited
  • Tractor Engineers Limited
  • L and T Southcity Projects Limited
  • L and T (Quingdao) Rubber Machinery Company Limited
  • L and T Infrastructure Finance Company Limited
  • L and T Power Projects Limited
  • Bhilai Power Supply Company Limited
  • L and T Phoenix Info Parks Private Limited
  • Larsen and Toubro Electromech LLC
  • L and T Infocity Lanka Private Limited
  • Hyderabad International Trade Expositions Limited
  • L and T-MHI Boilers Private Limited
  • Larsen and Toubro Readymix Concrete Industries LLC
  • Larsen and Toubro (Jiangsu) Valve Company Limited
  • CSJ Infrastructure Private Limited
  • L and T Infocity Infrastructure Limited
  • L and T Gulf Private Limited
  • L and T Concrete Private Limited
  • L and T Power Development Limited
  • L and T Shipbuilding Limited
  • Hi Tech Rock Products and Aggregates Limited
  • GDA Technologies Limited
  • Larsen and Toubro Atco Saudia LLC

 

 

Associates:

 

 

  • Audco India Limited
  • L and T-Chiyoda Limited
  • L and T-Ramboll Consulting Engineers Limited
  • Voith Paper Technology (India) Limited
  • Second Vivekananda Bridge Tollway Company Private Limited
  • NAC Infrastructure Equipment Limited
  • L and T-Komatsu Limited
  • EWAC Alloys Limited
  • L and T-Case Equipment Private Limited
  • International Seaport (Haldia) Private Limited
  • L and T-Arun Excello Realty Private Limited
  • Salzer Cables Limited

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

1625000000

Equity Shares

Rs.2/- each

Rs.3250.000 Millions

 

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

292327390

Equity Shares

Rs.2/- each

Rs.584.700 Millions

 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET

 

SOURCES OF FUNDS

 

31.03.2008

31.03.2007

31.03.2006

SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Share Capital

584.700

566.500

274.800

2] Share Application Money

0.000

0.000

0.000

3] Reserves & Surplus

93822.200

56602.800

45777.000

4] (Accumulated Losses)

0.000

0.000

0.000

NETWORTH

94406.900

57169.300

46051.800

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

3085.300

2454.000

4657.900

2] Unsecured Loans

32754.600

18323.500

9877.800

TOTAL BORROWING

35839.900

20777.500

14535.700

 

 

 

 

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

2443.300

2048.800

2097.900

Employee Stock options Outstanding

1143.900

515.000

349.900

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

133834.000

80510.600

63035.300

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

28544.300

17052.600

12927.000

Capital work-in-progress

6990.000

4387.800

2585.200

 

 

 

 

Fixed asset held for sale

0.000

0.000

1.000

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

69222.600

31044.400

19195.200

 

 

 

 

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

1829.600

1646.900

1325.100

 

 

 

 

INTANGIBLE ASSETS

920.100

806.500

533.000

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 
Inventories

43059.100

30011.400

22102.700

 
Trade Debtors

73650.100

55046.400

48141.600

 
Cash & Bank Balances

9644.600

10944.300

5832.000

 
Other Current Assets

0.000

0.000

0.000

 
Loans & Advances

36638.200

22579.300

19105.600

 
Interest accrued on Investment

143.200

265.200

172.600

Total Current Assets
163135.200
118846.600

95354.500

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES &PROVISIONS
 
 

 

 
Current Liabilities

116484.200

81571.300

58889.000

 
Provisions

20354.200

11801.300

10216.500

Total Current Liabilities

136838.400

93372.600

69105.500

Net Current Assets

26296.800

25474.000

26249.000

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

30.600

98.400

219.800

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

133834.000

80510.600

63035.300

 

 

 

 

PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

PARTICULARS

 

31.03.2008

31.03.2007

31.03.2006

Sales Turnover

248547.000

175788.400

147348.000

Other Operational Income

231.500

353.200

292.300

Other Income

6519.500

4269.700

4346.000

Total Income

255298.000

180411.300

151986.300

 

 

 

 

Profit/(Loss) Before Tax

31554.700

20048.900

13136.500

Provision for Taxation

9820.500

6018.700

3015.100

Profit/(Loss) After Tax

21734.200

14030.200

10121.400

 

 

 

 

Expenditures :

 

 

 

 

Manufacturing construction and operating expenses

191170.100

130782.400

115603.400

 

Staff expenses

15354.400

12582.100

8925.400

 

Sale , administration and other expenses

13855.900

14991.500

12410.500

 

Interest and Brokerage

1226.600

339.300

750.700

 

Depreciation, Obsolescence and impairment

1979.700

1568.300

1086.100

 

Amortization of intangible assets

156.600

98.800

73.700

Total Expenditure

223743.300

160362.400

138849.800

 

 

 

QUARTERLY RESULTS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

30.06.2008

30.09.2008

Type

 

2nd Quarter

 1st Quarter

Sales Turnover

 

69014.300

76863.500

Other Income

 

2018.300

1559.100

Total Income

 

71032.600

78422.600

Total Expenditure

 

62440.700

70095.200

Operating Profit

 

8591.900

8327.400

Interest

 

382.400

690.000

Gross Profit

 

8209.500

7637.400

Depreciation

 

658.700

730.600

Tax

 

2416.700

2148.600

Reported PAT

 

5024.400

4602.600

 

 

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

31.03.2008

31.03.2007

31.03.2006

Debt-Equity Ratio

0.37

0.34

0.42

Long Term Debt-Equity Ratio

0.27

0.25

0.31

Current Ratio

1.14

1.23

1.35

TURNOVER RATIOS

Fixed Assets

7.17

7.01

6.90

Inventory

6.90

6.88

6.71

Debtors

3.92

3.48

3.39

Interest Cover Ratio

19.17

15.56

7.85

Operating Profit Margin (%)

13.98

12.83

9.74

Profit Before Interest And Tax Margin (%)

13.20

11.94

9.02

Cash Profit Margin (%)

9.40

8.72

6.35

Adjusted Net Profit Margin (%)

8.62

7.82

5.64

Return On Capital Employed (%)

31.82

30.92

24.16

Return On Net Worth (%)

28.47

27.11

21.27

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

OTHER INFORMATION:

 

 

DISPOSAL OF READY MIX CONCRETE BUSINESS 

 
Approval of the shareholders as required by Section 293(1) (a) of the Companies Act, 1956 was obtained on February 6, 2008 through Postal Ballot conducted in accordance with Section 192A of the said Act, read with the Companies (Passing of Resolution by Postal Ballot) Rules, 2001, to dispose of the Ready Mix Concrete (RMC) business unit of the Company. The result of the Postal Ballot was widely published in the newspapers, besides Stock Exchange websites etc. 

 
On May 14, 2008, the Company entered into a definitive agreement for sale of RMC business to Lafarge Aggregates and Concrete India Private Limited for an enterprise value of Rs.14800.000 Millions. The financial effect of this sale will be given in the year 2008-2009, on conclusion of the transaction. 

 

SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES 

 
During the year, the Company subscribed to the following equity shares in various Subsidiary Companies: 

 

v      62500000 equity shares of Rs.10/- each in L and T Finance Limited at a premium of Rs.30/- per share. 

v      564 equity shares of Dhs. 550500 each in Larsen and Toubro International FZE for Rs.3363.900 Millions at par. 

v      10451,000 equity shares of Rs.10/- each in L and T Power Projects Limited at par. 

v      21626 equity shares of Rs.10000/- each in International Seaport Dredging Limited at par. 

v      25,70,00,000 equity shares of Rs.10/- each in L and T Infrastructure Finance Company Limited at par. 

v      589500 equity shares of Rs.10/- each in L and T-Valdel Engineering Limited for a consideration of Rs.161.999 millions (acquired from the joint venture partner). 

v      29000000 equity shares of Rs.10/- each in L and T Power Development Limited at par. 

v      10,000 equity shares of Rs.10/- each in L and T Infra and Property Development Private Limited at par. 

v      47160700 equity shares of Rs.10/- each in L and T Realty Private Limited at par. 

v      10,000 equity shares of Rs.10/- each in L and T Concrete Private Limited at par. 

v      50000 equity shares of Rs.10/- each in L and T Shipbuilding Limited at par. 

v      50000 equity shares of Rs.10/- each in L and T Strategic Management Limited at par. 

v      10,000 equity shares of Rs.10/- each in L and T-Gulf Private Limited at par. 

v      10,000 equity shares of Rs.10/- each in L and T Transco Private Limited at par. 

v      50000 equity shares of Rs.10/- each in Hi-Tech Rock Products and Aggregates Limited at par. 

 
The Company paid the first call of Rs.90/- per share (including premium of Rs.89/-) on 2250000 equity shares of Larsen and Toubro Infotech Limited aggregating to Rs.202.500 Millions. (Total paid up value per share is Rs.3.20 at a premium of Rs.322.355 per share). 


The Company sold its 10 % stake in International Seaport Dredging Limited to Dredging International India Private Limited. Accordingly, 1.410 equity shares were sold at a consideration of Rs.15.100 Millions and 1,847 preference shares were sold at par for Rs.18.470Millions.

 
The Company also divested its 51% stake in H PL Cogeneration Limited.

 

Accordingly 31212000 equity shares and 31212000 preference shares were sold for a consideration of Rs. 1496.557 Millions. 

 
The statement pursuant to Section 212 of the Companies Act, 1956, -containing details of subsidiaries of the Company, forms part of the annual Report. 

 

 

FUTURE PLAN OF ACTION:

 

·         Development of new/upgraded products in defence equipment.

·         Development of technology for critical equipment of aviation industry.

·         Use of eco-friendly and green products in construction.

·         Promoting suitable techniques for Conservation of natural resources.

·         To develop Road Miller to enhance the quality of road repair work and to reduce the time for repair work.

·         Process technology - coal gasification.

·         Alternative fuels for use in cement plants.

·         Low-NOx Burners.

·         Simulation of Combustion Chamber.

·         Design/simulation of Hydrogen and Ammonia processes.

·         Study on Gas Processing techniques.

·         Study of Synfuels Technology.

·         Capability development in advanced composites technology.

·         Applications of Nano Technology, development of nanomaterials and coatings.

·         Application of electrochemical noise method for characterization of Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC).

·         Carbon-fibre from polymeric fibres.

·         Dynamic Simulation and Performance Analysis of Combined Cycle Power Plants.

·         Technology Analysis of Super Critical Boilers.

·         Thermo-hydraulic design of Once-Through Steam Generator (OTSG).

·         Capability development in machinery design involving Contact Stress problems.

·         Study of acoustic pulsation phenomena in reciprocating compressors.

·         Application of Statistical Energy Analysis (SEA) in machinery noise control.

·         FE analysis of Floating Structures.

·         Design/Analysis of FPSO Topsides.

·         Design/Analysis of Jack-up Rigs and Semi-submersible Drilling Rigs.

·         Design and analysis of Jacket and Deck Installation.

·         Design and Analysis of Sub-sea pipeline installation.

·         Capability development for Pile Drivability analysis.

·         Capability development for motion response analysis of offshore vessels.

·         Design of Membrane Bio Reactors.

·         Thermal Desalination techniques.

·         Recycle, Reuse and Zero-discharge Technologies.

·         Finetune design capability of plastic concrete for dam cut-off walls.

·         Application of Pile Driveability Analysis (PDA) in all future projects.

·         Capability enhancement to increase market share in multipurpose driven cast-in-situ piling rigs.

·         Develop capability in diaphragm wall construction in rock.

·         Extend implementation of mechanised pile head breaker to all piling sites.

·         Implement automation in driven cast-in-situ piling in all piling equipment.

 

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Corporate Governance is the application of best management practices, compliance of law and adherence to ethical standards to achieve the Company’s objective of enhancing shareholder value and discharge of social responsibility. The Corporate Governance Structure in the Company assigns responsibilities and entrusts authority among different participants in the organization viz. the Board of Directors, the senior management, employees etc. The Company had infact adopted Corporate Governance and disclosure practices much before these were mandated by legislation.

 

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS 

REVIEW OF THE ECONOMY: 

The Eleventh Five Year Plan (2007-2008 to 2011-2012) has set a healthy target of average 9% growth in GDP, following average 8.6% growth achieved in the last 4 years. The Indian economy has confidently moved to a higher growth plane in the current fiscal year 2007-2008 by recording growth 'over 8.5%. Macro economic fundamentals continue to inspire confidence of the industry plays and are likely to support the investment momentum in the economy. The industrial sector, particularly the manufacturing and construction sectors have surpassed growth expectations set in the Tenth plan. While manufacturing sector has grown at an average rate of 9.1% during the last 5 years, the construction sector recorded an impressive 10.8% growth during the same period. 

While continued lower growth in agriculture is a matter of concern for the nation, inflationary tendencies in the economy are also impacting the business sentiments. With a shortfall in domestic supply and hardening of oil prices, the prices of commodities including food have risen sharply, contributing to the present spurt in inflation. 
 
There are tell-tale signs of a slow down in the US and the EU economies. While the growth in the US economy is expected to be lower and negative in some quarters, the EU economy is likely to witness a 1% drop in the growth to 1.6% in 2008. The slow down in these economies is expected to impact the Asian economic growth moderately. 
 
Oil rich economies, particularly those in the Middle-East have ramped up investment in the oil producing facilities and general infrastructure, on the back of sustained rise in the oil prices. Riding on this boom, the country's international trade with this region has risen over the years consistently and is expected to strengthen further with the joint efforts of India and oil producing nations. 

INFRASTRUCTURE and CAPITAL GOODS INDUSTRY 

Indian industry had a higher share of 30% in the annual average growth achieved in GDP during the last 5 years. A notable feature of this growth phase is the significant uptrend seen in the manufacturing, construction, transport and communication sectors. The capital goods sector has grown at an accelerated pace, over a high base attained in the previous year. It is heartening to note that foreign direct investment during the fiscal year 2007-2008 increased to USD 25 billion and is expected to scale up with further opening up of core and infrastructure sectors. 

Inclusive development of the economy, supported by a strong infrastructure is a pre-requisite for sustaining the growth momentum and improving an all-round quality of life. The challenges in realising this goal are quite immense, ranging from physical process of land acquisition for rapid industrialisation to more complex challenges of project financing and environment management. With the Government commitment to a faster pace of reform and creating a slew of world class infrastructure, the industrial outlook remains encouraging. 

As a positive indication towards this, the country has witnessed a rapid increase in private investment in infrastructure over the last five years.

The estimated investment in infrastructure has now been pegged at USD 500 billion by the end of the Eleventh Five Year Plan. This is both a challenge and an opportunity for the Government as well as for the private sector. 


BUSINESS PERFORMANCE 

On the back of a very healthy order book, the Company delivered impressive results for the year 2007-2008. Revenues registered a robust growth of 41%.

All the business segments have reported smart increase in both revenues and profitability, despite continued input cost hikes and a sharp appreciation of rupee vis-a-vis US Dollar by over 10% during the year. The upturn in the performance is largely attributed to judicious selection of project orders and many strategic initiatives undertaken in improving operational and cost efficiencies. The ramp up of the scale of operations through larger size project order execution also enabled the turnkey and construction businesses to improve the profitability. 

With the current pace of infrastructure development in the country and in the neighbouring regions, and the nation emerging as the favoured destination of the multi-national companies to establish their manufacturing hubs, the future growth of capital goods industry appears promising. The company's businesses are geared up to harness these challenging opportunities in the near to medium term. 

STRATEGIC INITIATIVES 

Under the current Strategic Plan 'Project Lakshya 2010', the Company has identified and implemented various strategic initiatives encompassing development of product/ technology capabilities, risk management, M and A and HR functions of the Operating Divisions. Various operational excellence initiatives undertaken by these businesses have helped not only in improving market reach and reducing cost of operation but also in streamlining business processes. Rigorous implementation of the above initiatives has enabled the company to achieve ambitious growth targets set at the inception of plan and meet the growing aspirations of the stakeholders. 

PERSPECTIVE PLAN 2015 

Due to encouraging changes in the opportunity landscape, the Company has embarked on a project to look beyond 2010 and formulate a Perspective Plan till 2015. This exercise is critical since it will align the Company's investments (capital and manpower) to the long-term trends, while addressing emerging opportunities and unseen challenges. This planning process is in an advanced stage and when completed and implemented, will help in creating greater value for the shareholders. 

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT 

The Company recognises the importance of human leadership in realising its growth ambitions. Towards achieving this, the Company has initiated a structured leadership development program to identify leaders and develop them. This exercise is expected not only to meet short-term operational challenges but also create a band of leaders to take on larger responsibilities in future. 

GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE 

During early stages of Project Lakshya, the Company had envisioned an organisation structure with greater alignment towards industry/customer segments. This vision is now being realised by the creation of 12 Operating Companies (non legal entities), each of which will be governed by a board responsible for its strategic/operational decisions and performance. To ensure greater empowerment, each Operating Company will have independent support functions such as F and A, HR, Supply Chain Management, Corporate Centre, etc. This new structure will provide a platform for sustained value creation envisaged in the strategic plan. 

ACQUISITION / NEW BUSINESS FORAYS 

Apart from the growth through organic route by way of new capacity creation for product manufacturing, the Company has been exploring opportunities of growth through inorganic route as well. During the year, the Company successfully acquired TAMCO Corporate Holdings Malaysia, and its 3 international subsidiary companies, whose products in the medium voltage (MV) switchgear segment are already accepted world wide. The acquisition will provide an ideal platform to pursue the Company's domestic and international ambitions in the MV switchgear products even as the brand is already established in 30 countries including the Middle East. 

The Company also finalised the new location of its proposed Shipyard, signaling its long-term commitment for ship building, which started at its Hazira yard manufacturing light commercial vessels. Recently, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed with the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation for commencing the new Shipyard project at Kattupalli, Thiruvallur, under a joint venture arrangement with TIDCO. The Company plans to build large ships of up to three lakh DWT and expects to sail out its first ship from this venture in 24 to 30 months time. 

Capitalising on its core strengths in the construction of large commercial properties, he Company bagged one of the largest contracts for building an integrated commercial complex at Seawoods Station, Navi Mumbai. The world class complex will be designed with innovative and unique curvatures and vents so as to utilise eco-friendly natural light, and will have commercial offices, hospitality, retail properties and ultra modern railway station. 

With the opening up of infrastructure development to private sector, the financing of mega and complex projects has emerged as one of the major business opportunities. Realising this potential, the Company has entered into infrastructure project financing, through a wholly owned subsidiary.

This is another step in its endeavor to vertically integrate the entire chain of infrastructure business. The venture is expected to focus on mid to large infrastructure projects with an annual target of Rs.20000.000 Millions disbursements.

Power has emerged as a thrust area for not only the country, but also for an engineering giant like L and T, which has over the years, built expertise in power plant construction and erection. In order to establish a strong presence in the power space, the Company has entered into a joint venture for manufacture of super critical boilers and turbines with Mitsubishi of Japan. The process of land acquisition for construction of the manufacturing plants at Hazira, Gujarat is at an advanced stage of completion. 


ENGINEERTING, CONSTRUCTION AND CONTRACTS DIVISION 

OVERVIEW 
 
Engineering, Construction and Contracts Division (ECCD) undertakes engineering design and construction of infrastructure and industrial projects covering civil, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation engineering disciplines. With many of the Country's prized landmark constructions to its credit, ECCD, India's largest construction organisation, uses state-of-the-art design tools and project management techniques. Supported by a track record of over sixty-five years, covering all industrial sectors and infrastructure projects, ECCD has the expertise to undertake lumpsum turnkey construction with single-source responsibility. The Division takes pride in announcing that it has secured the 47'' rank amongst all the Construction Companies across the globe [source: Engineering News Record (ENR)]. The current year's robust performance of the Division reiterates the Company's global stature in construction. 

BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT 

The Indian Construction Sector is slowly and surely evolving into a strong, mature and industry-driven engine to achieve sustained economic growth. 

Reflecting the buoyancy in the overall economy, the Indian construction sector has been growing at more than 12% p.a. in the last four years, i.e. almost 1.5 times the country's overall growth. The organised segment is growing even faster as construction industry consolidates with large project sizes. 

However, relatively higher inflation levels in the country and slowdown in global economic growth, especially in the US seems to dampen the favorable economic climate. Notwithstanding such factors, the growth momentum in India is set to continue during 2008-2009 and beyond, which augers well for the construction sector. 

Going forward, the construction boom which is in the initial phase, in India would further help accentuate the economic growth, once the regulatory framework and financial markets stabilise. The sector is slated to grow at an average of around 10-12% in the next five years. 

OPPORTUNITIES and CHALLENGES 

Out of the investments of USD 500 billion estimated under the Eleventh Five Year Plan in the Infrastructure Construction business, the construction component is expected to be around USD 250 - 275 billion. Presently, most of the core industries are functioning at their peak capacity. New capacity creation in the major industries viz; steel, cement, petrochemicals, etc. would benefit the construction industry. With rapid urbanisation and the commercialisation of the retail industry, demand for housing/ commercial space is expected to emanate from new areas/regions beyond the established metropolitan cities. 

As in India, the global construction market has also flourished in the last 3 years. The ENR 225 top global construction and engineering firms aggregated $651.15 billion in revenue in 2006 (15.7% growth) and this momentum is expected to have continued in 2007. However, in 2008 the growth may witness moderation and squeeze in margins given the slowdown in the US and European housing markets, increasing construction and wage costs. Given the inherent cyclical nature of the construction market, the global c-onstruction majors usually de-risk their revenue model by (i) diversifying across geographies and product lines; and (ii) adopt the concession-construction business model, where the more credictable inflows from concession projects even out cyclical fluctuations in construction. It is expected that the global construction firms will aggressively diversify into new growth centers like India and the Middle East. The construction Industry in the Gulf Co-operation Council 

(GCC) countries is expected to witness strong growth with huge investment in social and industrial infrastructure. The boom in the economy and the construction industry in the last few years have also led to the growth of the domestic competitors. ECCD has successfully strengthened its pre-eminent position in the construction industry both in terms of market share and profitability. The Division is operating across different business lines and geographies which give it a unique edge both in terms of its organisation and operations over its competitors. 

The construction industry in India is surely on a high growth path, though at times showing a cyclical trend. Thus, sustained success would crucially hinge on the Division's capacity to capitalise on the emerging opportunities and scale-up each business line to adjust to the demands for execution/management of bigger and more complicated projects. Improvement of operational efficiency through better resource allocation and utilisation and technological up-gradation and innovation would be crucial for strengthening the profitability while sustaining relative advantage with respect to the existing and potential competitors. 

BUSINESS OVERVIEW FOR THE MAJOR SECTORS OF THE DIVISION IS PRESENTED BELOW: 

INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS and UTILITIES 

The Sector continued its success story in the year 2007-2008 bagging large value orders in Minerals and Metals and Bulk Material Handling segments and executing them well ahead of contractual completion schedule. The sector is currently executing the highest number of 

Blast Furnace and Sinter Plants for the Country. A unique and complex project of 17 KM long conveyor system for Lafarge in Bangladesh was completed during the year 2007-2008.

The outlay towards providing water to the common public by Central and State Governments is on the rise. This provides an ample opportunity for the project business growth of Water and Effluent Treatment. Huge grants by foreign funding agencies like JBIC and ADB for water supply and sewerage projects has added fillip for a positive outlook in this business. 

Volatility in the input cost (mainly steel products) and the need for developing engineering skills are the key risks for the sector, which are adequately addressed by way of appropriate escalation clauses in the contracts and periodic up-gradation of skills through lateral recruits. 

POWER TRANSMISSION and DISTRIBUTION 

The efforts of the Government in bridging the gap between demand and supply for power cannot be fruitful unless the distribution of the same to the end users is achieved. This provides an excellent opportunity for the Electrical and Instrumentation and the Transmission Lines businesses for furthering the growth prospects. The sector has also achieved the technical improvements in the methodology of track laying for Railway Electrification and Signaling. The Transmission Line business is expected to focus in the coming years on execution of projects through BOOT route. The Sector has successfully explored the GCC market and has shown a significant growth in the revenues. The key success factor for this business is managing the working capital, as most of the clients are State Electricity Boards and PSUs, and are prone to liquidity crunch. 

BUILDINGS AND FACTORIES (B and F) 

During the year 2007-2008, B and F Sector continued its growth trend by bagging large value turnkey, Design and Build orders in the Airports, IT Park and commercial space, health and leisure structures and residential and factory building segments. Thrust has been given for securing negotiated contracts, key accounts and mega projects management with focus on providing total building solutions to the customers at a single point. During the year, this Sector successfully completed the Hyderabad International Airport and the Bangalore International Airport projects. It also bagged large order for Design, Engineering and Construction of Mumbai International Airport. The execution of Delhi International Airport is underway. 

TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE 

The Sector has shown a robust growth in its revenues in the year, particularly in BOT projects. With the thrust in providing infrastructure facilities by the Centre and State Governments, the growth potential of the sector is encouraging. The Sector has completed Runways for Hyderabad and Bangalore International Airports. The Runways for the Delhi International Airport is on schedule. Panipat Flyover and Second Vivekananda Project across River Hoogly have been completed successfully during the year. The Government's continued thrust on developing Roads in Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode, significant private investment in Container Terminals, development of green field ports expected along the coasts of Gujarat and Maharashtra and development of greenfield Shipyards and Metro Rail Projects assure ample business opportunities for this Sector. 

HYDEL AND NUCLEAR 

The sector is heavily equipment oriented and concentrates on large value orders from PSU clients like NHPC, NPC and NTPC. The Indo-US Nuclear Treaty is expected to give a thrust to growth in the nuclear business of the  

Division. Many IPPs are being offered in States like Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Meghalaya. Considerable thrust is expected also on Irrigation Projects of both Govt. of India and State Governments, which will augur well for the growth of the sector. An exclusive Engineering and Design Centre has been set-up to meet the Government's plans to establish 18000 MW proposed in the Eleventh Five Year Plan. The sector has performed well in terms of growth in revenues. 

SIGNIFICANT INITIATIVES 

The Division continues to target large value projects to be able to harness the full potential of its engineering and execution capabilities. It has a selective geographical approach and has successfully institutionalised and put in place proper documentation process for pre and post bid risk reviews. It has launched the verticalisation process within the Division.

Each Vertical is expected to upgrade as an independent Company with end-to-end responsibility for business development, sales and profits. The Division has established Skilled Training Institute across the Country to meet the huge requirement of skilled category workmen to meet its growth ambition. 

OUTLOOK 
 
The current Order Book gives sufficient confidence for the growth in revenues in the year to come. The policies of the Government to build international standard infrastructure facilities and the capital outlay by industrial houses in core sectors have opened up adequate opportunities for a sustained growth of the Division in the near horizon. The buoyancy in the oil prices augurs well for the Division's expansion opportunities in the Gulf. The Division therefore is upbeat on growing opportunities for all its businesses in the medium term. 

FIXED ASSETS:-

 

v      Land – Freehold

v      Shops

v      Buildings

v      Plant and machinery

v      Furniture and fixtures

v      Vehicles

v      Aircraft

v      Plant and machinery

 

 

Website Details:

 

Profile:

 

Subject is a technology, engineering, construction and manufacturing company. It is one of the largest and most respected companies in India's private sector.

 

Seven decades of a strong, customer-focused approach and the continuous quest for world-class quality have enabled it to attain and sustain leadership in all its major lines of business.

 

Subject has an international presence, with a global spread of offices. A thrust on international business has seen overseas earnings grow significantly. It continues to grow its overseas manufacturing footprint, with facilities in China and the Gulf region.

 

The company's businesses are supported by a wide marketing and distribution network, and have established a reputation for strong customer support.

 

Company believes that progress must be achieved in harmony with the environment. A commitment to community welfare and environmental protection are an integral part of the corporate vision.

 

Operating Divisions:

 

v      Engineering and Construction Projects (E and C)

v      Heavy Engineering (HED)

v      Engineering Construction and Contracts (ECC)

v      Electrical and Electronics (EBG)

v      Machinery and Industrial Products (MIPD)

v      Information Technology and Engineering Services

 


Hydrocarbon:

 

Company offers design, engineering, project management, procurement, construction and commissioning services to the hydro carbon industry, notably the oil and gas upstream, oil and gas mid and downstream (Refinery, Petrochemicals, Fertilizer, Chemical projects and unit systems).

 

Company executes projects for the fertilizer industry (ammonia and urea complexes) including revamp, expansions and fully integrated grassroots plants, on turnkey basis with single-point responsibility. Company plays a major role in the petrochemical sector as a 'Total Solutions Provider', offering comprehensive services. It undertakes projects on an LSTK/EPC basis with full compliance to international standards including technology, from process licensors.

 

Company offers the full range of facilities and equipment for unit systems and oil and gas production, processing and transportation. One of the largest in South Asia, its Modular Fabrication Yard (MFF) is capable of manufacturing several large modules simultaneously. Fabricated modules are tested and pre-commissioned onshore to ensure rapid and trouble-free hook-up at site.

 

Hydro Carbon Business Sector consists of the following:

 

v      Oil and Gas Upstream

v      Oil and Gas Mid and Downstream

v      Modular Fabrication Facilities (MFF)  

v      Hydrocarbon Construction and Pipelines

 

Power:

 

Company sets up large utility power generation projects / independent power plants with full compliance to international standards. It also offers a comprehensive range of services to the nuclear power sector. This includes design, engineering, supply, erection and commissioning of various equipments and structures.

 

Power Business Sector consists of the following:

 

 

Water:

 

Company takes the total water management of an industrial or municipal unit into account and provides integrated solutions involving both water and wastewater treatment with desalination and recycling needs and aims to provide end to end solutions.

 

Company has established as a leading player in the water sector over the last 20 years. The company is focused on conventional water and waste water treatment technologies and systems like municipal water supply, effluent treatment, sewage treatment and pre-treatment of water for industries.

 

The track record includes some of the most prestigious projects in India and abroad for various, urban, municipal and rural and industrial clients. Company offers EPC services for projects in water sector covering:

 

v      Water transmission / distribution

v      Water treatment

v      Industrial effluents/wastewater treatment and disposal

v      Common effluent treatment plants

v      Leak detection and rectification of water distribution systems

v      L and T Water Vision

 

Company Water Process Technology Business Unit, based at Vadodara is   expanding its technical expertise and process capability to address the demand of high-end water technologies and markets.  The thrust is on providing knowledge-based water solutions, such as:

 

Desalination of water (sea water, brackish water, normal water) utilizing technologies like membrane processes – reverse osmosis, ultra-filtration, thermal processes – MSF, MED and VC and advanced technologies like nano filtration, eletrodialysis, etc.


Water recycling and re-use

Ultra pure water for selected industries

Advanced technologies for physical, chemical and biological treatment

Zero discharge technologies

 

Cement and Allied Machinery:

 

Company offers design, engineering, project management, procurement, construction and commissioning services - with ISO 9001 accreditation - for cement plants, mineral, alumina and other allied machinery projects. Company is having proven track record of turnkey project management from individual units to total plant and up gradation of existing cement plants. Company has executed over 60 cement plant orders - a record in itself.

 

To meet the growing demand of energy optimization in Cement industry, company also offers Waste Heat Recovery packages operating on exhaust gases from clinker cooler, preheated etc. On the mineral processing, they offer packages for Alumina refinery and smelter mentioned above on EPC basis based on customer requirements. 

 

Companies Cement Machinery business unit offers a comprehensive range of services from concept to commissioning for setting up a new cement plant.

 

Offer:

Complete range - from crushing to packing plants covering equipments such as Crusher and Material Handling equipments, vertical roller mills for raw materials and cement grinding, fuel efficient kiln and cooler systems, energy efficient milling systems, modern calcination systems for low reactive coal and low Nox, homogenization and separator for plant capacity from 1,000 TPD to 10,000 TPD.

 

Over 50 plants supplied - a major market share in India. 

 

First to introduce 10,000 TPD cement plant in India. 

State-of-the-art technology in following areas:-

 

A)    Investigation of raw materials.

B)     Process, system and equipment design and layouts.

C)    Manufacture and supply of mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment for the complete range including:

 

·         Crushing.

·         Conveying.

·         Raw material and coal storage and pre-blending.

·         Raw material grinding.

·         Coal grinding.

·         Raw meal homogenization.

·         Pyro-processing.

·         Cement grinding.

·         Storages.

·         Cement packing and dispatch.

·         Civil engineering, design and civil construction.

·         Proven turnkey project management.

·         Erection and commissioning of plant.

·         Training of plant personnel.

·         After sales services and spare parts supplies.

·          Export of machinery.

 

Engineering Services:

 

Company Engineering Services/ consulting group are staffed with a well-focused and vibrant work force of over 1200 professionals having cross-industry experience. Using cutting-edge technology, Company provides end-to-end engineering solutions to various verticals including oil and gas, refinery, petrochemicals, fertilizers, chemicals, power etc.

 

Company Engineering is supported by specialized engineering groups namely FEED Group (Front End Engineering and Design), Technology and Innovation Center (TIC) and Research and Development Department (R and D). The FEED group provides the basic engineering and process engineering support. L and T also has joint venture engineering companies namely : L and T - Chiyoda Limited (LTC) for hydrocarbon process plants and L and T - Sargent and Lundy Limited (LTSL) for power plants, both located at Baroda, and L and T Valdel, based at Bangalore, which specializes in engineering for off-shore/ on-shore platforms, pipelines etc.

 

Offerings include:

 


 

Railway Project:

 

The railways are the lifeline of progress. Historically, it was the railways that brought the far-flung peoples of India together. Today, the rail sector is poised to fulfill another significant role - answer the growing demands of a surging economy and a vibrant nation. The Indian Railways has achieved a historic turnaround, and is now making major investments for the future.

 

Indigenous capability is the most viable long-term answer to India's needs. Companies India's rail sector can find the partner that it needs. Company has the requisite capability and the commitment. The Company's track record indicates its involvement in projects of national importance Company is, and has been a virtual private sector partner to the nation in providing the technology, engineering and construction capability in the areas of infrastructure development, hydrocarbon projects, space research, defence, steel, etc.

 

Companies engineering and construction track record consists of successful implementation of turnkey projects in major core and infrastructure sectors of Indian industry. Company has integrated strengths in process technology, basic and detailed engineering, equipment fabrication, procurement, project management, erection, construction and commissioning. This broad spectrum of capabilities enables Company to offer single-point responsibility and successfully meet stringent quality standards and delivery schedules. Company enters into strategic alliances with world leaders to expand its capabilities and remain on the cutting edge of change.

 

 

Press Release:

 

L and T Bags Rs.50000-million Orders in Buildings and Factories Segment

 

Mumbai, September 24, 2008: L and T's newly formed Buildings and Factories Operating Company – part of its Construction Vertical – has bagged several large-value orders aggregating to around Rs.50000 millions in the second quarter of 2008-09 for the construction of a slew of institutional, commercial, residential and factory buildings. The orders have been received from major players around the country including NESCO Limited, Godrej Properties Limited, PBEL Property Development (India) Private Limited Om Prakash Jindal Grahmin Jan Kalyan Sansthan, and Mahi Cement.

 

These orders boost a growth trend that earlier saw the Company securing major design-and-build orders in the airports, IT Parks and commercial space. L and T has been engaged in virtually all the modern airports in India that have been built or are under execution including those at Hyderabad, Bangalore, Delhi and Mumbai.

 

L and T’s Capability Spectrum

 

Larsen and Toubro Group (L and T) is $7 billion technology-driven engineering and construction organisation, and one of the largest companies in India’s private sector. It has further interests in manufacturing, services and Information Technology. A strong, customer-focused approach and the constant quest for top-class quality have enabled the Company to attain and sustain leadership in its major lines of business across seven decades.

 

As a technology-driven engineering conglomerate, L and T’s capabilities cover large process plants, construction, electrical distribution, electronics and information technology. L and T is in a position to offer its customers a single window for meeting a variety of industrial requirements. L and T has a successful track record in building plant and equipment used in the oil and gas sector, refineries, infrastructure and power projects, and has technology relationships with world leaders that have enabled it to execute world-class projects.

 

 

L and T bags largest Brazilian equipment order

 

Mumbai, September 10, 2008: Larsen and Toubro Limited’s (L and T) Heavy Engineering Division has been awarded an order to manufacture and supply of ten Hydrotreating Reactors and twelve Coke Drums for Petrobras’ prestigious 200,000 bpd North-east Refinery Project in Brazil.

 

The total value of the order is approx US$160 million. This is the largest order ever received by L and T from South America.

 

The reactors will be manufactured from advanced technology steels containing Chromium, Molybdenum and Vanadium, whilst the coke drums will be manufactured using Cr-Mo Steel. These reactors and coke drums will be delivered to the refinery in Brazil in the financial year 2010-11.

 

Anticipating the developments in the global hydrocarbon industry, L and T has proactively embarked on a major expansion programme at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Hazira, which is rated as one of the largest and most modern integrated manufacturing complexes situated on a water front with easy access to the sea.

 

In addition, a new heavy fabrication facility is under construction at Sohar, Oman. This facility will be a first-of-its-kind venture in the G.C.C. region and will have the capability to manufacture critical equipment for refineries, petrochemicals and fertiliser projects apart from other process industries.

 

Background:

 

L and T is a USD 7 billion technology, engineering and construction company with global operations. It is one of the largest and most respected companies in India’s private sector.

 

A strong, customer-focused approach and the constant quest for top-class quality have enabled L and T to attain and sustain leadership in its major lines of business across seven decades. L and T has distinguished records of achievements including the world’s largest coal gasifier made in India and exported to China, India’s first indigenous hydrocracker reactor, oil and gas platform projects executed to global benchmarks and the world’s largest Continuous Catalyst Regeneration reactor.

 

 

L and T-Scomi to Build India’s First Monorail System, Consortium Bags Rs. 24.6 Billion order

 

Mumbai, November 10, 2008: A consortium led by Larsen and Toubro with Scomi Engineering Bhd, Malaysia has bagged a Rs. 24.6 Billion (Rs. 24600 Millions) order from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to implement the country’s first Monorail System in Mumbai.

 

Larsen and Toubro is India’s leading Technology, Engineering and Construction Company and is a premier builder of infrastructure projects in India with track record of successful implementation of several large turnkey projects. Scomi Engineering is one of the world’s top three monorail manufacturers, and offers urban transportation solutions by providing the latest monorail electro-mechanical systems and rolling stock.

 

The project involves Designing, Constructing, Installation, Testing and Commissioning and Integrated Testing including Train Trail with initial Operation and Maintenance from Gadge Maharaj Chowk (Jacob Circle) to Wadala (approx. 11 km) and Wadala to Chembur via Mahul (approx. 9 km) corridor on a Lump Sum Turnkey (LSTK) basis. The Monorail will have 18 stations enroute. The project is to be completed in a tight schedule of 30 months.

 

The Straddle type Monorail System complies with the highest international standards of safety and reliability. It is a modern urban transport system where the cars move on a single beam in an elevated corridor. The design makes it possible to execute the project on a fast-track as it requires a small foot- print and facilitates implementation with minimal demolition of structures. Other advantages include greater reliability, high manoeuverability, lower cost and an eco-friendly design. These factors make Monorails an attractive option for Mumbai where land is a scarce resource. The Monorail also helps in negotiating sharp curves and can handle gradients up to 6%. The Monorail is a quiet system with sleek exteriors, and air-conditioned cars, adding to commuter comfort.

 

This will be the first Monorail System in India and is expected to ease the congestion in the highly crowded Jacob Circle, Wadala and Chembur area. The monorail will provide interconnectivity to the existing suburban railway (Mahalaxmi and Lower Parel Stations of Western Railway, Curry Road, Dadar and Wadala Stations of Central Railway, etc) and forthcoming Metro Rail as a part of multi-modal transport system and on being commissioned will be a boon to the citizens of Mumbai.

 

Background: A year ago, L and T, as a part of its new initiatives, launched a dedicated Railway Business Unit with the objective of targeting the emerging opportunities in Rail Sector such as Dedicated Freight Corridor, Railway Station Modernization, Merry-Go-Round Systems for Power Plants, Ports, Steel Plants, rail based Urban Mass Transportation systems like Monorails, Metros and Light Rail Transport Systems, etc. Design and Project engineering capability have been developed in L and T’s Railway Business Unit to address various rail sector projects in an integrated and comprehensive manner and to provide one stop shop for all types of railway related requirements. L and T is also looking at participating in various upcoming PPP projects in rail sector viz., Rolling Stock Manufacturing, Station Redevelopment, Urban Mass transit systems, etc.

 

 

 

 


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 records 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.49.46

UK Pound

1

Rs.73.17

Euro

1

Rs.62.96

 

 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

10

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

10

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

9

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

10

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

9

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

10

--LEVERAGE

1~10

9

--RESERVES

1~10

10

--CREDIT LINES

1~10

9

--MARGINS

-5~5

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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

 

86

 

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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