1. Summary Information

 

 

Country

India

Company Name

NEYVELI LIGNITE CORPORATION LIMITED

Principal Name 1

Mr. A.R. Ansari

Status

Good

Principal Name 2

Dr. Rajiv Sharma

 

 

Registration #

3507

Street Address

Neyveli House, No. 135, Periyar E.V.R. High Road, Kilpauk, Chennai – 600010, Tamilnadu ,India

Established Date

14.11.1956

SIC Code

--

Telephone#

91-44-28255163

Business Style 1

Engaged in the business of Lignite Excavation

Fax #

91-44-28255499

Business Style 2

Power Generation

Homepage

http://www.nlcindia.co.in/index.php

Product Name 1

Power

# of employees

--

Product Name 2

Lignite

Paid up capital

Rs. 16,777,096,000 /-

Product Name 3

--

Shareholders

Shareholding of Promoter and Promoter Group 93.56%, Public Shareholding 6.44%

Banking

State Bank of India

Canara Bank

Public Limited Corp.

Yes

Business Period

54 Years

IPO

Yes

International Ins.

-

Public Enterprise

Yes

Rating

A (67)

Related Company

Relation

 

Country

Company Name

CEO

Subsidiary

India

NIC Tamilnadu Power Limited

--

Note

-

 

2. Summary Financial Statement

Balance Sheet as of

31.03.2010

(Unit: Indian Rs.)

Assets

Liabilities

Current Assets

71,814,000,000

Current Liabilities

23,899,100,000

Inventories

5,029,600,000

Long-term Liabilities

40,773,600,000

Fixed Assets

52,388,000,000

Other Liabilities

11,837,100,000

Deferred Assets

000

Total Liabilities

76,509,800,000

Invest& other Assets

50,524,900,000

Retained Earnings

86,469,600,000

 

 

Net Worth

103,246,700,000

Total Assets

179,756,500,000

Total Liab. & Equity

179,756,500,000

 Total Assets

(Previous Year)

 

 

 

P/L Statement as of

31.03.2010

(Unit: Indian Rs.)

Sales

41,210,300,000

Net Profit

12,474,600,000

Sales(Previous yr)

33,549,100,000

Net Profit(Prev.yr)

8,210,900,000

 

MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

04.01.2011

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

NEYVELI LIGNITE CORPORATION LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

Neyveli House, No. 135, Periyar E.V.R. High Road, Kilpauk, Chennai-600010, Tamilnadu

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2010

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

14.11.1956

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

18-3507

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

L93090TN1956GOI003507

 

 

Legal Form :

Public Limited Liability Company. The Company’s share are listed on stock exchange.

 

 

Line of Business :

Subject is engaged in the business of Lignite Excavation and Power Generation using Lignite Excavated.

 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

A (67)

 

RATING

STATUS

 

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

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

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

USD 410000000

 

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is a Government of India Company.

 

It is a well established and a reputed company having fine track. Financial position of the company appears to be sound. Trade relations are reported as fair. Business is active. Payments are reported to be regular and as per commitments.

 

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

 

NOTES :

Any query related to this report can be made on e-mail : infodept@mirainform.com while quoting report number, name and date.

 

 

ECGC Country Risk Classification List – April 1, 2010

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(31.12.2009)

Current Rating

(01.04.2010)

India

A1

A1

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D

 

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office :

Neyveli House, No. 135, Periyar E.V.R. High Road, Kilpauk, Chennai – 600010, Tamilnadu, India

Tel. No.:

91-44-28255163 – 67 / 28255499

Fax No.:

91-44-28255499

E-Mail :

cosec@nlcindia.com

Website :

http://www.nlcindia.co.in/index.php

 

 

Corporate Office :

Block No. 1, Neyveli – 607801, South Arcot District, Tamilnadu, India 

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

As on 30.03.2010

 

Name :

Mr. A.R. Ansari

Designation :

Chairman Cum Managing Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Alok Perti

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Rajeev Rajan

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. P. Babu Rao

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. B. Surender Mohan

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. R. Kandasamy

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. K. Sekar

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. J. Mahilselvan

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Dr. Sanjay Govind Dhande

Designation :

Director

 

 

KEY EXECUTIVES

 

Name :

Mr. K. Viswanath

Designation :

Company Secretary

 

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS / SHAREHOLDING PATTERN

 

As on 30.09.2010

 

Names of Shareholders

Total No. of Shares

Total Shareholding as a % of total No. of Shares

(A) Shareholding of Promoter and Promoter Group

 

 

(1) Indian

 

 

Central Government / State Government(s)

1,569,639,300

93.56

Any Others (Specify)

600

-

Directors/Promoters & their Relatives & Friends

600

-

Sub Total

1,569,639,900

93.56

(2) Foreign

 

 

Total shareholding of Promoter and Promoter Group (A)

1,569,639,900

93.56

(B) Public Shareholding

 

 

(1) Institutions

 

 

Mutual Funds / UTI

544,770

0.03

Financial Institutions / Banks

287,443

0.02

Insurance Companies

78,204,624

4.66

Foreign Institutional Investors

3,234,014

0.19

Sub Total

82,270,851

4.90

(2) Non-Institutions

 

 

Bodies Corporate

4,230,426

0.25

Individuals

 

 

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

18,903,542

1.13

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

1,440,674

0.09

Any Others (Specify)

1,224,207

0.07

Clearing Members

366,064

0.02

Trusts

52,777

-

Non Resident Indians

805,366

0.05

Sub Total

25,798,849

1.54

Total Public shareholding (B)

108,069,700

6.44

Total (A)+(B)

1,677,709,600

100.00

 

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Subject is engaged in the business of Lignite Excavation and Power Generation using Lignite Excavated.

 

 

Products :

Product Description

Item Code No.

Lignite

27.02

 

PRODUCTION STATUS AS ON 31.03.2010

 

Particulars

Unit

Installed Capacity

Actual Production

Lignite

 

 

 

Mine – I

Tones

10.5 Millions

9159230

Mine – II

Tones

15 Millions

10443270

Mine – III

Tones

3.0 Millions

2711422

Barsingsar

 

 

 

Mines

Tones

2.1 Millions

24541

 

 

 

 

Power

 

 

 

Thermal – I

KWHR

600 MW

 

Gross

 

 

4114441588

Net

 

 

3630134982

Thermal – I

KWHR

420 MW

 

Gross

 

 

2979434000

Net

 

 

2720121694

Thermal – II Expansion

KWHR

1470 MW

 

Gross

 

 

10559690190

Net

 

 

9549986250

Barsingsar

KWHR

250 MW

 

Gross

 

 

2475040

Net

 

 

2475040

 

Note:

 

  • Licensing requirement for mining has been dispensed with vide government of India communication dated 19.06.1990.
  • Mine II capacity has been increased from 10.5 MT pr annum to 15 MT per annum from 12.03.2010.
  • Barsingsar Thermal first unit is under test and trial. 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Bankers :

  • State Bank of India
  • Canara Bank
  • Central Bank of India
  • Syndicate Bank
  • Calyon Bank
  • United Bank of India
  • Indian Bank
  • Karur Vysya Bank Limited
  • Indian Overseas Bank
  • Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank

 

 

Facilities :

Secured Loan

As on 31.03.2010

(Rs. in Millions)

As on 31.03.2009

(Rs. in Millions)

Loans and advances from Banks

26375.000

25000.000

Neyveli Bonds – 2009 $

6000.000

6000.000

Total

32375.000

31000.000

 

 

 

Unsecured Loans

 

 

Foreign Currency loan from KFW – Germany

88.68 Million Euro  (91.92 Millions Euro)

5370.600

6203.000

Foreign Currency Loan from Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, Singapore

Singapore 50 Million Euro (50 Millions Euro)

3028.000

3374.000

Total

8398.600

9577.000

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

--

 

 

Auditors :

 

Name :

Ganesan and Company

Chartered Accountant 

Address :

Np. 9, Old No. 36, South Beach Avenue, MRC Nagar Main Road, R.A. Puram, Chennai – 600028, Tamilnadu, India

 

 

Name :

L.U. Krishnan and Company

Chartered Accountant

Address :

Sam’s Nathaneal Tower, 3-1 West Club Road, Shenoy Nagar, Chennai-600030, Tamilnadu, India

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

As on 31.03.2010

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

2000000000

Equity Shares

Rs.10/- each

Rs.20000.000 Millions

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

1613186300

Equity Shares

Rs.10/- each

Rs.16131.900 Millions

60150000

Equity Shares

Rs.10/- each

Rs.601.500 Millions

4373300

Equity Shares

Rs.10/- each

Rs.43.700 Millions

 

Total

 

Rs.16777.100 Millions

 

 


 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET

 

SOURCES OF FUNDS

 

31.03.2010

31.03.2009

31.03.2008

SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Share Capital

16777.100

16777.100

16777.100

2] Share Application Money

0.000

0.000

0.000

3] Reserves & Surplus

86469.600

77915.200

73625.700

4] (Accumulated Losses)

0.000

0.000

0.000

NETWORTH

103246.700

94692.300

90402.800

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

32375.000

31000.000

18748.500

2] Unsecured Loans

8398.600

9577.000

9158.300

TOTAL BORROWING

40773.600

40577.000

27906.800

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

5704.300

6714.400

6058.900

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

149724.600

141983.700

124368.500

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

52388.000

45029.600

37436.700

Capital work-in-progress

38312.200

39591.500

35054.100

Advance for Capital Items

772.600

1629.300

2803.500

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

10449.400

8113.700

8262.200

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 

Inventories

5029.600
5358.500

4480.500

 

Sundry Debtors

16116.200
7814.400

2188.300

 

Cash & Bank Balances

48236.300
54522.000

47495.600

 

Other Current Assets

1645.600
1894.700

1596.700

 

Loans & Advances

5815.900
5981.100

3076.400

Total Current Assets

76843.600
75570.700

58837.500

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

 

 

 

 

Sundry Creditors

11757.000

7341.600

 

Other Current Liabilities

12142.100
13247.400

14659.600

 

Provisions

6132.800
7926.600

3680.800

Total Current Liabilities

30031.900
28515.600

18340.400

Net Current Assets

46811.700
47055.100

40497.100

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

990.700

564.500

314.900

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

149724.600

141983.700

124368.500

 


PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

 

PARTICULARS

31.03.2010

31.03.2009

31.03.2008

 

SALES

 

 

 

 

 

Income

41210.300

33549.100

29816.500

 

 

Other Income

5987.300

6649.800

6564.200

 

 

TOTAL                                     (A)

47197.600

40198.900

36380.700

 

 

 

 

 

Less

EXPENSES

 

 

 

 

 

Employees remunerations and benefits

16965.300

13098.700

 

 

Other expenses

11723.000

13137.200

 

 

 

Expenses capitalized

(684.300)

(342.600)

 

 

 

Prior period adjustments

(31.700)

77.100

 

 

 

Increase / decrease in stock

302.000

(558.100)

 

 

 

TOTAL                                     (B)

28274.300

25412.300

17534.900

 

 

 

 

 

Less

PROFIT BEFORE INTEREST, TAX, DEPRECIATION AND AMORTISATION (A-B)      (C)

18923.300

14786.600

18845.800

 

 

 

 

 

Less

FINANCIAL EXPENSES                         (D)

335.800

81.500

88.000

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT BEFORE TAX, DEPRECIATION AND AMORTISATION (C-D)                                       (E)

18587.500

14705.100

18757.800

 

 

 

 

 

Less/ Add

DEPRECIATION/ AMORTISATION                     (F)

2538.900

4245.000

4544.900

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT BEFORE TAX (E-F)                               (G)

16048.600

10460.100

14212.900

 

 

 

 

 

Less

TAX                                                                  (H)

3574.000

2249.200

3197.200

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT AFTER TAX (G-H)                                (I)

12474.600

8210.900

11015.700

 

 

 

 

 

Add

PREVIOUS YEARS’ BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD

70713.500

67480.700

NA

 

 

 

 

 

Add

Exchange rate variation of previous year

0.000

4.500

NA

 

 

 

 

 

Less

APPROPRIATIONS

 

 

 

 

 

Transfer to/from interest differential fund reserve

125.000

206.900

NA

 

 

Transfer to/from bond redemption reserve

150.000

150.000

NA

 

 

Transfer to general reserve

1000.000

700.000

NA

 

 

Interim dividend

1677.700

0.000

NA

 

 

Tax on interim dividend

285.100

0.000

NA

 

 

Proposed final dividend

1677.700

3355.400

NA

 

 

Tax on proposed final dividend

278.600

570.300

NA

 

BALANCE CARRIED TO THE B/S

77994.000

70713.500

NA

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMPORTS

 

 

 

 

 

Capital Goods

559.200

100.500

470.000

 

 

Components and spares

839.900

265.100

0.000

 

TOTAL IMPORTS

1399.100

365.600

470.000

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings Per Share (Rs.)

7.44

4.89

NA

 

QUARTERLY RESULTS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

30.06.2010

30.09.2010

Type

 

1st Quarter

2nd Quarter

Net Sales

 

11454.300

10632.000

Total Expenditure

 

6681.700

7074.100

PBIDT (Excl OI)

 

4772.600

3557.900

Other Income

 

1124.900

1664.000

Operating Profit

 

5897.500

5221.900

Interest

 

258.200

269.700

PBDT

 

5639.300

4952.200

Depreciation

 

957.200

1035.900

Profit Before Tax

 

4682.100

3916.300

Tax

 

1261.100

1179.200

Profit After Tax

 

3421.000

2737.100

Net Profit

 

3421.000

2737.100

 

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

31.03.2010

31.03.2009

31.03.2008

PAT / Total Income

(%)

26.43

20.43

30.28

 

 

 

 

 

Net Profit Margin

(PBT/Sales)

(%)

38.94

31.18

47.67

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Total Assets

(PBT/Total Assets}

(%)

12.42

8.67

14.76

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Investment (ROI)

(PBT/Networth)

 

0.16

0.11

0.16

 

 

 

 

 

Debt Equity Ratio

(Total Liability/Networth)

 

0.69

0.73

0.51

 

 

 

 

 

Current Ratio

(Current Asset/Current Liability)

 

2.56

2.65

3.21

 


 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

Performance Highlights

 

Physical Performance

 

During the year 2009-10 The  Company has achieved all around growth since inception in terms of overburden removal, lignite production, generation and export of power as under:

 

  • Overburden removal of 159.425 Lakh Cubic Metre (LM3) from all Mines put together.
  • Total lignite production of 22.338 Lakh Tonnes (LT) from all Mines.
  • Aggregate power generation of 1765.604 Million Units (MU)from all Power Stations.
  • Export of power from all Power Stations put together at 14828.22 MU.
  • Overburden (OB) removal of 782.63 LM3 from Mine-ll.
  • Power generation from TPS-ll at 10559.69 MU.

 

Financial Performance

 

The  Company during the year registered a sales turnover of Rs.41210.300 Millions and profit after tax of Rs.12474.600 Millions , which are the highest since inception.

 

Segment-wise Performance Mines

 

During the year 2009-10, the total Overburden removal was 1594.25 LM3 compared to 1463.44 LM3 achieved in the year 2008-09, registering a growth of 8.94%. The total Lignite production during the year 2009-10 was 223.38 LT as against 213.07 LT achieved in the year 2008-09, recording a growth of 4.84%.  During the year under review Mine-I had exceeded the last year's performance in removal of OB and lignite production. OB removal in Mine-IA during the year 2009-10 was marginally higher compared to the year 2008-09 while the lignite production was less compared to the previous year.  Members may be aware that Mine-IA, since commissioning, was working beyond the installed capacity mainly to supplement the lignite requirement of Thermal Power Station-ll as the production of lignite in Mine-ll got affected during the earlier years due to non-availability of required land for mining. As the availability of land for Mine-ll has since improved and the production of lignite in Mine-ll also increased and consequently the production from Mine-IA was maintained at optimum level during the financial year under review.  As seen from the above table, the performance of Mine-ll during the year under review was remarkable. The OB removal in Mine-ll during the year 2009-10 was the highest for any year since inception, recording a growth of 18.65% compared to the previous year ended 31st March, 2009, while the lignite production recorded a growth of 14.64% during the year under review compared to the previous year 2008-09.  Lignite production from Barsingsar Mine in Rajasthan commenced in November 2009 and attained the rated capacity on 31st January, 2010. Both OB removal and lignite production were less during the year under review as the same were regulated due to slow progress of the work in the linked power plant under implementation and consequent lower requirement of lignite.

 

Power

 

During the year 2009-10, the total power generation (Gross) from all power plants of the Company was 17656.04 MU compared to 15767.98 MU recorded during the year 2008-09, registering a growth of 11.97%. The power export during the year under review was 14828.22 MU as against 13204.05 MU made during the year 2008-09, recording a growth of 12.30%. The total power generation and export during the year 2009-10 were the highest since inception.

Thermal Power Station-I is one of the oldest power plants in the country, having served for more than 40 years and almost nearing its extended life. It was a remarkable performance from this plant, to register a growth of 15.01% in the generation during the year 2009-10 compared to the generation of 2008-09. Considering the age of this plant, it was earlier decided to taper down the generation between the years 2009 and 2014 in phases depending upon the condition of the Plant. However, TNEB as well as the Government of Tamilnadu requested The  Company directly and also through Ministry of Coal, to defer the retirement of Units for some more time in view of the prevailing power deficit situation in the State. In view of the above it has been decided to defer the programme of tapering down generation for the time being and firm up the same at a later date depending upon the performance of Units and the Residual Life Assessment (RLA) study results. The RLA study has been completed for two units and the study has indicated that the operation of the said units could be continued for a further period of about 5 years with some minor replacements. In respect of the balance seven units, the RLA study will be carried out for each unit on completion of the extended life period of 15 years.  During the year 2009-10, the power generation from TPS-I Expn., was less compared to the previous year2008-09 by 4.69% due to extended maintenance works carried out in both the units.  The power generation from TPS-II during the year 2009-10 was the highest since inception, registering a growth of 16.50% compared to previous year 2008-09. This plant performed exceedingly well compared to previous years on account of availability of required quantum of lignite on sustained basis from Mine-I I and the transportation of surplus lignite from other Mines. The Unit-I of Barsingsar TPS generated in-firm power of 2.48 MU since its synchronization in October 2009.

 

Financial Performance

 

During the year under review, The  Company recorded a sales turnover of Rs.41210.300 Millions  compared to Rs.33549.100 Millions  achieved in the year 2008-09. The profit before tax for the year was Rs.16048.600 Millions  (previous year Rs.10460.100 Millions ) while the profit after tax was Rs. 12474.600 Millions  (previous year Rs. 8210.900 Millions ).

 

The increase in the sales turnover and the profit for the year ended 31st March, 2010 compared to previous year ended 31st March, 2009 was mainly on account of higher generation and export of power during the year 2009-10 and also due to adoption of higher tariff rate as per the tariff petitions filed before CERC.

 

Sanctioned Projects

 

Expansion Programme

 

The Government of India had sanctioned implementation of Mine-ll Expn., linked to TPS-II Expn., project at Neyveli at an aggregate revised capital cost of Rs.47495.000 Millions . The  Company is also implementing a Mine-cum-Power Project at Barsingsar in Rajasthan at an aggregate revised capital cost of Rs.18806.900 Millions . The status of implementation of the above projects is as under:

 

Mine-ll Expansion (10.5 MTPA to 15.0 MTPA)

 

The  Company has successfully completed the implementation of this project and this Mine attained rated production capacity during March 2010. Mine-ll Expansion was formally dedicated to the Nation on 5th April, 2010 by Shri. Sriprakash Jaiswal, the Hon'ble Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Coal, Statistics and Programme Implementation. Overburden removal from Mine-ll Expansion during 2009-10 was 226.55 LM3 against the target of 190.00 LM3. The cumulative expenditure incurred upto 31st March,2010 was Rs. 18083.400 Millions .

 

Thermal Power Station-ll Expansion (2x250 MW)

 

During the year 2009-10 hydro test of the Boiler for Unit-I and construction of Chimney and Cooling Tower-ll were completed. 400 KV switch yard was also commissioned during the year and the Generator Stator has been lifted and positioned. Erection of Water Treatment and Effluent Treatment Plants and Lignite Handling System are nearing completion. Erection of Boilers and Turbo-generators, Circulating Water System & Fire Protection System, Power Transformers, Ash Handling System and other miscellaneous works are in progress.

 

View of TPS-ll Expn.

 

The anticipated commissioning of Unit-I and Unit-ll as per the present progress of implementation is December 2010 and June 2011 respectively. Members may be aware that M/s. BHEL the Main Plant Package contractor, delayed in the initial stages the starting of the civil works and consequent erection works. The erection works are also progressing at a slow pace. Continuous review is being done at various levels with the top management of BHEL besides apprising Ministry of Coal, Ministry of Power and Ministry of Heavy Industries and also CEAfor expediting the erection activities by BHEL and for early commissioning of the project. The cumulative expenditure incurred upto 31st  March, 2010 was Rs. 19482.700 Millions .

 

Barsingsar Mine Project in Rajasthan (2.1 MTPA)

 

Overburden removal during the year 2009-10 was 101.24 LM3. Lignite excavation commenced on 23rd November, 2009 and production attained the rated capacity on 31st January, 2010.  The Lignite production in this Mine during the year 2009-10 was 0.25 LT against the target of 5.00 LT. As stated earlier production during the year under review was regulated based on the slow progress of the power plant under implementation. The cumulative expenditure incurred upto 31st March,2010 was Rs.2145.100 Millions .

 

View of Barsingsar Mine

 

Barsingsar Thermal Power Station (2 x 125 MW)

 

The Unit-I (125 MW) of the Barsingsar Thermal Power Project was synchronised during October 2009 and was formally dedicated to the Nation on 5th June, 2010 by Shri. Sriprakash Jaiswal, the Hon'ble Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Coal, Statistics and Programme Implementation. The Unit-ll (125MW) of the above project has also been synchronised on 5th June, 2010 after completion of major erection activities and the commissioning of this Unit is expected by September 2010. Project execution got delayed due to initial delay in supply and erection activities of Main Plant Package, Switchyard and Power transformer by M/s. BHEL. The cumulative expenditure incurred upto 31st March, 2010 was Rs.14078.200 Millions .

 

Joint Venture Project

 

Coal based Thermal Power Plant at Tuticorin (2x500 MW)

 

The Joint Venture Project between The  Company and the Tamilnadu Electricity Board (TNEB) viz., coal based thermal power plant of 2x500 MW capacity at Tuticorin in Tamilnadu, is being implemented by The  Company at a GOI sanctioned cost of Rs.49095.400 Millions   through NLC Tamilnadu Power Limited, the Subsidiary Company. The equity participation in the JV Company by NLC and TNEB is in the ratio of 89:11 and share of equity contribution of around Rs.13110.000 Millions   to be made by The  Company will be met through internal accruals over a period of time. The JV Company had earlier tied up with M/s. Rural Electrification Corporation Limited (REC) for its entire debt requirement of Rs.34370.000 Millions  With a view to reduce the cost of debt component of the project, the JV Company has decided to replace the REC loan partially with a rupee term loan of Rs.25000.000 Millions   from Bank of Baroda and Bank of India consortium and this exercise would reduce the overall cost of the project and would also reduce the power tariff for the end consumers. The balance debt requirement has been proposed to be partially tied up through External Commercial Borrowings and through other forms of borrowing viz., issue of bonds etc.

 

In respect of Main Plant Package of Steam Generator, Turbo Generator and Electrostatic Precipitator, the contract has been awarded to M/s. BHEL during the month of January 2009. M/s. BHEL has since commenced civil works for Boiler and ESP foundations and the supplies are also in progress. Other major contracts for this project viz., Coal Handling package, Circulating Water System package, Bi-flue Chimney package, Transformer package and Natural Draft Cooling Towers package have also been awarded. In respect of other packages award of work is under finalization.  As regards coal handling for the project, it is proposed to have a dedicated coal berth for which Tuticorin Port Trust has been entrusted with the construction and the work is under progress. The cumulative expenditure incurred for this project upto 31st March, 2010 was Rs.7250.000 Millions   As per the sanction of GOI, Unit-I of the project is to be commissioned by March 2012 and Unit -II by August 2012. Power purchase agreements have been signed with TNEB, ESCOMs of Karnataka State, Puducherry Electricity Department and Kerala State Electricity Board.

 

Wind Power Project

 

The  Company, as part of diversification programme to sustain and improve upon the growth rate, has decided to venture into green energy business by setting up a wind based power project, with an initial capacity of 50 MW in Tirunelveli District in the State of Tamilnadu at an estimated cost of Rs.3125.000 Millions   with a time schedule of 10 months from the zero date i.e. the date of placement of order. However, one machine will be installed within four months from the zero date. Feasibility Report has been prepared by ITCOT Consultancy Services and the Technical Consultant for this project is Centre for Wind Energy Technology (CWET), a R&D department under the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy Resources. Tender has been floated for procuring Wind Turbine Generator and the evaluation of the bids received is in process. Wind energy being a green energy source this project will be entitled to get carbon credit for the power generated which would make the project economically viable.

 

Project Funding

 

The projected debt funding requirement for the projects under implementation viz., Mine-ll Expn., TPS-II Expn. and Barsingsar Mine-cum-Power Project is around Rs 46410.000 Millions  The  Company has already tied up rupee term loan for Rs.25000.000 Millions  , through a consortium of domestic banks with Canara Bank as the consortium leader and EURO 50 million foreign currency loan under External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) route, syndicated by Calyon Bank presently renamed as Credit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank to fund the above projects. The  Company has also issued Secured Redeemable Non-convertible Bonds for an aggregate amount of Rs.6000.000Millions   through private placement to meet part of the debt requirement for the above projects. The balance fund requirement of Rs.1250 Millions   has been tied up in the form of another rupee term loan with a consortium of domestic banks with Canara Bankas the consortium leader.

 

Status of Advance Action Proposals (AAP) sanctioned by Government of India (GOI) Thermal Power Project in Neyveli

 

The  Company has proposed to set up a new power plant of 1000 MW capacity as a replacement to the existing Thermal Power Station-I at Neyveli. Ministry of Coal (MOC) had accorded sanction for Advance Action proposals for Rs.178.500 Millions   that included augmentation studies for the existing mines. The proposal for setting up the above Thermal Power Project (2x500 MW) at an estimated cost of Rs.55960.000 Millions   has been submitted to the Government in October 2009 for obtaining sanction. Necessary study for augmentation of lignite from Mine-I and Mine-IA to meet the additional requirement of lignite for the power project is in process. EIA/EMP Report has been submitted to Ministry of Environment and Forests in January 2010 for the issue of environmental clearance and the same has been considered by the Expert Appraisal Committee. NOC from Airport Authority has been received. All the constituent States of Southern Region have expressed their willingness to buy powerfrom this project and signing of Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) is in process. Ministry of Power has been addressed to decide the power allocation to the beneficiary States and also to accord Mega Power Project status for this project so as to avail certain duty concessions.

 

Bithnok Thermal Power Project with linked Mine

 

It is proposed to set up a Thermal Power Plant of 250 MW capacity with linked mine of 2.25 MTPA at Bithnok in Bikaner District in the State of Rajasthan. Ministry of Coal (MOC) has approved the Advance Action Proposal (AAP) at an estimated cost of Rs.104.500 Millions   for carrying out certain pre-project sanction activities for Mine and Power Projects. The Project proposal for setting up of 2.25 MTPA Mine at an estimated cost of Rs. 3657.100 Millions  , with outsourcing option for both overburden and lignite removal and Thermal Power Project of 250 MW at an estimated cost of Rs.16705.400 Millions  , has been submitted to the Government during October 2009 for obtaining sanction. Public consultation process has been completed for both Mine and Power Projects. Expert Appraisal Committee of Ministry of Environment and Forest has considered the mining project. State Environmental Committee has issued the environmental clearance for the power project. NOC from Airport Authority has been received. Notification has been issued by Government of Rajasthan (GoR) for acquisition of required land for the project. Mining Plan has been approved by MOC and obtaining mining lease from GoR is in process.

 

Barsingsar Extension Power Project and Hadla & Palana Lignite Mine

 

The  Company also proposes to set up a Mine (2.5 MTPA) linking both Hadla & Palana lignite Blocks with the 250 MW power plant in Bikaner District of Rajasthan, as an extension of the on-going Barsingsar Power Project and with a view to utilise the lignite deposits in Hadla and Palana lignite blocks. Ministry of Coal has accorded sanction for the Advance Action Proposal (AAP) at an estimated cost of Rs.10.85 Millions   for carrying out certain pre-project sanction activities. Preparation of Feasibility Report (FR) for Hadla Mine and Thermal Power Project have been completed while the preparation of FR for Palana Block is in process. As per the Feasibility Reports the estimated cost of Hadla Mine project with outsourcing option for both overburden and lignite removal is Rs.3501.300 Millions   while the estimated cost of the power project is Rs.16916.500 Millions  Preparation of EIA/EMP reportfor Mine and Power project is in advanced stage.

 

Jayamkondam Lignite based Mine-cum-Thermal Power Project

 

The  Company has proposed to set up a Lignite Mine(13.5 MTPA)-cum-Power (2x800 MW) project at Jayamkondam in the State of Tamilnadu, at an aggregate estimated cost of Rs.181840.000 Millions  Ministry of Coal has accorded sanction of Rs.119.000 Millions   for the Advance Action Proposal (AAP) for taking up certain preliminary works related to this project. Administrative sanction of State Government for acquisition of the required extent of land has been sought and also for the mining lease and allocation of water from Kollidam river. Preparation of Feasibility Reports and the composite environmental report covering mine and power projects are under finalisation. Geological exploration, soil investigation, contour survey and pump test have been completed. Socio Impact Assessment Study as per the requirement of National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Plan (NRRP)- 2007 Notification is under progress. Approval for the mine plan has been received.

 

Gujarat Power Project with linked Lignite Mine

 

The  Company has proposed to set up a Mine (8.0 MTPA)-cum- Power (1000 MW) Project in the State of Gujarat, at an aggregate estimated cost of Rs.6400 Millions   as a Joint Venture with Gujarat

 

Bithnok Thermal Power Project with linked Mine

 

It is proposed to set up a Thermal Power Plant of 250 MW capacity with linked mine of 2.25 MTPA at Bithnok in Bikaner District in the State of Rajasthan. Ministry of Coal (MOC) has approved the Advance Action Proposal (AAP) at an estimated cost of Rs.104.500 Millions   for carrying out certain pre-project sanction activities for Mine and Power Projects. The Project proposal for setting up of 2.25 MTPA Mine at an estimated cost of Rs. 3657.100 Millions  , with outsourcing option for both overburden and lignite removal and Thermal Power Project of 250 MW at an estimated cost of Rs.16705.400 Millions  , has been submitted to the Government during October 2009 for obtaining sanction. Public consultation process has been completed for both Mine and Power Projects. Expert Appraisal Committee of Ministry of Environment and Forest has considered the mining project. State Environmental Committee has issued the environmental clearance for the power project. NOC from Airport Authority has been received. Notification has been issued by Government of Rajasthan (GoR) for acquisition of required land for the project. Mining Plan has been approved by MOC and obtaining mining lease from GoR is in process.

 

Barsingsar Extension Power Project and Hadla & Palana Lignite Mine

 

The  Company also proposes to set up a Mine (2.5 MTPA) linking both Hadla & Palana lignite Blocks with the 250 MW power plant in Bikaner District of Rajasthan, as an extension of the on-going Barsingsar Power Project and with a view to utilise the lignite deposits in Hadla and Palana lignite blocks. Ministry of Coal has accorded sanction for the Advance Action Proposal (AAP) at an estimated cost of Rs.108.500 Millions   for carrying out certain pre-project sanction activities. Preparation of Feasibility Report (FR) for Hadla Mine and Thermal Power Project have been completed while the preparation of FR for Palana Block is in process. As per the Feasibility Reports the estimated cost of Hadla Mine project with outsourcing option for both overburden and lignite removal is Rs.3501.300 Millions   while the estimated cost of the power project is Rs.16916.500 Millions  Preparation of EIA/EMP reportfor Mine and Power project is in advanced stage.

 

Jayamkondam Lignite based Mine-cum-Thermal Power Project

 

The  Company has proposed to set up a Lignite Mine(13.5 MTPA)-cum-Power (2x800 MW) project at Jayamkondam in the State of Tamil Nadu, at an aggregate estimated cost of Rs.181840.000 Millions  Ministry of Coal has accorded sanction of Rs.119.000 Millions   for the Advance Action Proposal (AAP) for taking up certain preliminary works related to this project. Administrative sanction of State Government for acquisition of the required extent of land has been sought and also for the mining lease and allocation of water from Kollidam river. Preparation of Feasibility Reports and the composite environmental report covering mine and power projects are under finalisation. Geological exploration, soil investigation, contour survey and pump test have been completed. Socio Impact Assessment Study as per the requirement of National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Plan (NRRP)- 2007 Notification is under progress. Approval for the mine plan has been received.

 

Gujarat Power Project with linked Lignite Mine

 

The  Company has proposed to set up a Mine (8.0 MTPA)-cum- Power (1000 MW) Project in the State of Gujarat, at an aggregate estimated cost of Rs.64000.000 Millions   as a Joint Venture with Gujarat Power Corporation Limited. Ministry of Coal has sanctioned Rs 62.000 Millions   for the Advance Action Proposal (AAP) for taking up certain preliminary activities. The request of Government of Gujarat for allocation of higher share of power has been referred to Ministry of Power. However, GoG has evinced interest to develop the lignite block on its own to generate power for the State and the issue has been referred to Ministry of Coal.

 

Coal based Thermal Power Plant at Orissa

 

A mega coal based Thermal Power Plant of capacity (4x500 MW) has been proposed to be set up in the State of Orissa at an estimated cost of Rs.100000.000 Millions   for which Ministry of Coal has accorded sanction for the Advance Action Proposal at an estimated cost of Rs. 186.500 Millions   for carrying out certain pre-project sanction activities. Allocation of land in Rengali Taluk has been requested with the State Government for setting up the power plant. Participation of Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) in the above project, as a joint venture partner is also being contemplated.

 

Mine-Ill and Thermal Power Station-Ill at Neyveli

 

The  Company is updating the feasibility report prepared earlierto analyse the techno-economical viability of Mine-Ill project of capacity 8.0 MTPA. On completion of the same, the feasibility report fortheThermal Power Station-Ill of capacity of 1000 MW will be finalised.

 

New initiatives for Power Generation and Mining Power

 

Project in Uttar Pradesh

 

The  Company has proposed to enter into a Joint Venture Agreement with Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (UPRVUNL) for setting up a coal based power plant with a capacity of 2000 MW at an estimated cost of Rs.100000.000 Millions  , in the State of Uttar Pradesh. Action has been initiated to sign an MoU with UPRVUNL and also to prepare FR & EIA/EMP reports. MOC has been requested to accord sanction for Advance Action Proposal for the proposed project to take up pre-project activities. Asuitable site in Kanpur Nagar district has been identified for setting up the power plant. Topographical survey of the site is proposed to be carried out by NT, Kanpur. Government of Uttar Pradesh has been requested to provide basic infrastructural facilities like land, waterfrom Yamuna river, supply of power and waterfor construction etc.

 

Joint Venture project in Orissa

 

A Joint Venture Company among Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), Hindalco and The  Company with an equity participation of 70:15:15 respectively has been established for mining coal from Talabira II and III coal blocks. MCL, being the lead partner is carrying out all pre-project activities to establish a Mine of 20.0 MTPA capacity. Mine plan has been approved and land acquisition is in process. The share of coal mined from this block will be shared in the same ratio as equity and will be utilised by The  Company for power generation.

 

Devangudi Mine Project

 

The  Company has proposed to explore the possibility of developing the Devangudi mine project of capacity of 1.7 MTPA located in the Neyveli lignite field.

 

Ultra Mega Power Projects

 

To meet the growing demand for energy, Government of India (GOI) has planned for developing large size power projects called Ultra Mega Power Projects (UMPP), with a capacity of 4000 MW each in various States. The  Company is exploring the feasibility of taking part in UMPP at Cheyyur in the State of Tamilnadu, as and when notified by GOI.

 

Energy from other sources

 

The  Company as a part of diversification has also proposed to set up a 25 MW Solar Power Project. Other sources of energy viz., hydeland nuclear power projects will also be considered by The Company depending upon theirviability.

 

Development of Coal Blocks

 

Earlier The  Company had planned to acquire coal blocks abroad by forming NLC Videsh, a Subsidiary Company, to meet its coal requirements for the new coal based power projects. MOC has advised The  Company to consider having an arrangement with Coal India Limited (CIL) in the efforts towards acquisition of coal assets abroad and also to consider to associate CIL as a JV Partner in this regard.  The  Company also intends to take up development of coal blocks allotted to State Government(s) and/or Private Companies either individually or jointly with State Governments and/or private Companies as a Public/Private Partnership project.

 

Power Project in Madhya Pradesh

 

Members may be aware that The  Company had earlier planned to set up a power plant with a capacity of 1000 MW in the State of Madhya Pradesh, as a joint venture with Northern Coal Fields Limited, with 50:50 equity participation. Preliminary study indicated that the limited source of coal from Block-B might not be adequate for setting up a pithead power plant and in view of the same, further activities in connection with this project are not being taken up for the present.

 

Power Tariff

 

In accordance with the Tariff Regulations 2004, which allows tariff revision twice during the tariff period (2004-09), the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued final tariff order during the year, revising the annual fixed charges on the additional capitalisation for the period 2007-09 in respect of all the powerstations of the Company.  During the last year, the Terms and Conditions of Tariff Regulations for the period 2009-14 was notified by CERC. The objective behind the new regulation is to encourage higher performance for which adequate incentives have been provided. While the operating norms have been made more stringent, the return on equity has been increased. Tariff petitions, as per the above Tariff Regulations 2009 in respect of all the existing power stations and the Barsingsar TPS for the period 2009-14 have been filed with the CERC and the hearing is in process.

 

Industrial Relation

 

Industrial relation scenario was generally peaceful and cordial during the year 2009-10. The  Company has a regular system of holding bi-partite meetings with the recognised unions regarding the issues of common interest of all employees. The new scheme of payment of Quarterly Plant Performance Reward (QPPR) & Productivity Linked Incentive (PLI) were implemented w.e.f. 01.01.2007. Executive pay revision with effect from 01.01.2007 has been implemented and Performance Related Pay for the year 2007-08 was paid during the year under review to executives, following the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) Guidelines. MoU has been signed with the recognised unions for implementing wage revision for workmen and non-executives with effect from 01.01.2007.

 

Fixed Assets:

 

  • Land
  • Roads
  • Buildings
  • Electrical .installations
  • Water Supply and Drainage
  • Plant and Machinery
  • Furniture & Equipment
  • Vehicles
  • Assets Costing
  • Intangible assets software
  • Mine Development
  • Mine-l
  • Mine-IA
  • Mine-ll
  • Barsingsar Mine

 


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.44.67

UK Pound

1

Rs.69.45

Euro

1

Rs.59.37

 


 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

7

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

7

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

7

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

8

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

8

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

8

--LEVERAGE

1~10

7

--RESERVES

1~10

8

--CREDIT LINES

1~10

7

--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

 

67

 

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

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

-

NB

                                       New Business

-

 

 

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