1. Summary Information

 

 

Country

India

Company Name

MRF LIMITED

Principal Name 1

Mr. K. M. Mammen

Status

Excellent

Principal Name 2

Mr. Arun Mammen

 

 

Registration #

18-004306

Street Address

New No. 114, (Old no. 124) Greames Road, Chennai – 600 006, Tamilnadu, India

Established Date

05.11.1960

SIC Code

--

Telephone#

91-44-28292777

Business Style 1

Manufacturer

Fax #

91-44-28295087/ 28294089  28291844/ 0562

Business Style 2

--

Homepage

www.mrftyres.com

Product Name 1

New Pneumatic Tyres of Rubber

# of employees

13812 [Approximately]

Product Name 2

Inner Tubes of Rubber

Paid up capital

Rs. 42,411,000/-

Product Name 3

Tyre Flaps

Shareholders

Promoter Group - 26.86%

Public shareholding - 73.14%

Banking

State Bank of India

Public Limited Corp.

Yes

Business Period

51 Years

IPO

Yes

International Ins.

-

Public Enterprise

Yes

Rating

Aa (73)

Related Company

Relation

Country

Company Name

CEO

Subsidiaries :

India

Funskool (India) Limited

--

Note

-

 

2. Summary Financial Statement

Balance Sheet as of

30.09.2010

(Unit: Indian Rs.)

Assets

Liabilities

Current Assets

10,065,700,000

Current Liabilities

13,783,800,000

Inventories

11,106,800,000

Long-term Liabilities

9,524,900,000

Fixed Assets

13,289,100,000

Other Liabilities

0

Deferred Assets

0

Total Liabilities

23,308,700,000

Invest& other Assets

5,753,900,000

Retained Earnings

16,864,400,000

 

 

Net Worth

16,906,800,000

Total Assets

40,215,500,000

Total Liab. & Equity

40,215,500,000

 Total Assets

(Previous Year)

30,643,500,000

 

 

P/L Statement as of

30.09.2010

(Unit: Indian Rs.)

Sales

74,627,400,000

Net Profit

3,531,600,000

Sales(Previous yr)

56,574,500,000

Net Profit(Prev.yr)

2,530,300,000

 

MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

14.11.2011

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

MRF LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

New No. 114, (Old No. 124), Greams Road, Chennai – 600006, Tamilnadu

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

30.09.2010

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

05.11.1960

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

18-004306

 

 

Capital Investment / Paid-up Capital :

Rs.42.411 Millions

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

L25111TN1960PLC004306

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

CHEM07088E

CHEM06754G

CHEM04457F

 

 

PAN No.:

[Permanent Account No.]

AAACM4154G

 

 

Legal Form :

A Public Limited Liability Company.  The Company’s Shares are Listed on the Stock Exchanges.

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer of tyres in almost all segments.

 

 

No. of Employees :

13812 [Approximately]

 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

Aa (73)

 

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 67600000

 

 

Status :

Excellent

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is a well-established and reputed company having fine track.  Financial position of the company appears to be good. Fundamentals of the company are strong and healthy. Payments are reported to be regular and as per commitments.

 

The company can be considered for normal 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 – September 30, 2011

                                     

Country Name                       

Previous Rating

(30.06.2011)

Current Rating

(30.09.2011)

 

 

 

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D

 

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office :

New No. 114, (Old no. 124) Greames Road, Chennai – 600 006, Tamilnadu, India

Tel. No.:

91-44-28292777

Fax No.:

91-44-28295087/ 28294089  28291844/ 0562

E-Mail :

mrfmktg@vsnl.com

mrfexpo@vsnl.com

mrfmalt@md2.vsnl.net.in

mrfshare@md3.vsnl.net.in

mrfshare@mrfmail.com

mrfexpo@mrfmail.com

Website :

www.mrftyres.com

 

 

Overseas  Office :

·         P.O. Box 626871, Al Maktoum Hospital Road, Deira, Dubai, UAE

Tel. 9714-2239657 / 603

Fax. 9714-2239660

Mobile : 50-5853903

E-mail. mrfdubai@emirates.net.ae

Contact Person - Biju Abraham Thomas, General

E-Mail : mrfdubai@emirates.net.ae

 

·         1764, Calvert Drive, Cuyahoga Falls, OHIO 44223 USA

Tel. 91-001-330-9291594

Res. 91-001-330-9283096

Fax. 91-001-330-9290306

E-mail. jkillian@neo.rr.com

 

·         Located at United States of America

Tel. 305-392-5069 (O)

Fax : 305-513-4493

Mobile : 7862957965

E-Mail: mrd@bellsouth.net

 

·         # 69/K, Green Road, Pantha Path, Dhaka – 1205, Bangladesh

Mobile : 00880173000810

E-mail : mrfdhaka@bangla.net

 

·         213, Nguyen Van Troi, Ward 11, Disrtrict – Phu Nhuan HCMC, Vietnam

Tel.: 00848-8459837

Fax: 00848-8478434

Mobile : 0084908136468

E-Mail: mrfvietnam@hcm.vnn.vn

 

·         Located at Austria

Tel : 07-55307765

Fax : 07-55307765

Mobile : 0417-307761

E-Mail: kencon@bigpond.com.au 

 

 

Factory 1:

P.B. No. 2, Sadasivapet, Medak District, Andhra Pradesh, India

Tel. No.:

91-8455-2526.01 to 252609 (9 Lines)

91-8455- 252630 (Purchase)

Fax No.:

91-8455-252614

 

 

Factory 2:

Tiruvottiyur, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India

 

 

Factory 3:

Vadavathoor, Kottayam Kerala, India

 

 

Factory 4:

Usgao, Ponda, Goa, India

 

 

Factory 5:

Icchiputhur, Arakonam, Tamilnadu, India

 

 

Factory 6:

Eripakkam Village, Nettapakkam Commune, Pondicherry, India

 

 

Factory 7:

Sipcot Industrial Complex, Gummidipoondi, Tamilnadu, India

 

 

Branch Office :

C – 79, Ground Floor, Okhla Industrial Area, Phase – I, Delhi, India

E-mail : mrfpaint.del@gnmds.global.ems.vsnl.net.in

 

No. 2, Ground Floor, Plot No. 374, Build Arch Terrace, Sitla Devi Temple Road, Mahim, India

Tel. No. 91-22-24463565

E-mail : mrfpaint.bby@gnbom.globalnet.ems.vsnl.net.in

 

Tarapore Towers, Fifth Floor, 826, Anna Salai, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India

E-mail : mrfpaint.mds@gnmds.globalnet.ems.vsnl.net.in

 

No. 2, New Taratolla Road, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Tel. No. : 91-33-24589830

E-mail : imrfpaint.ccu@gncal.globalnet.ems.vsnl.net.in

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

AS ON 30.09.2010

 

Name :

Mr. K. M. Mammen

Designation :

Chairman and Managing Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Arun Mammen

Designation :

Managing Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. K. M. Philip

Designation :

Whole-time Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Rahul Mammen Mappillai

Designation :

Whole-time Director

 

 

Name :

Dr. K. C. Mammen

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Ashok Jacob

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. V. Sridhar

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Vijay R. Kirloskar

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. N. Kumar

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Ranjit I. Jesudasen

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Sanjay Sharad Vaidya

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Dr. Salim Joseph Thomas

Designation :

Additional Director

 

 

KEY EXECUTIVES

 

Name :

Mr. Ravi Mannath

Designation :

Compliance Officer, Company Secretary

 

 

Name :

Mr. Kurian and Kurian

Designation :

Legal Advisors

 

 

Name :

John Zachariah

Designation :

Vice President Finance

 

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS / SHAREHOLDING PATTERN

 

(AS ON 30.09.2011)

 

Names of Shareholders

No. of Shares

Percentage of Holding

(A) Shareholding of Promoter and Promoter Group

 

 

(1) Indian

 

 

Individuals / Hindu Undivided Family

586861

13.84

Bodies Corporate

530797

12.52

Sub Total

1117658

26.36

(2) Foreign

 

 

Individuals (Non-Residents Individuals / Foreign Individuals)

21625

0.51

Sub Total

21625

0.51

Total shareholding of Promoter and Promoter Group (A)

1139283

26.86

(B) Public Shareholding

 

 

(1) Institutions

 

 

Mutual Funds / UTI

254776

6.01

Financial Institutions / Banks

3424

0.08

Insurance Companies

247161

5.83

Foreign Institutional Investors

115935

2.73

Sub Total

621296

14.65

(2) Non-Institutions

 

 

Bodies Corporate

1020284

24.06

Individuals

 

 

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

1027190

24.22

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

433090

10.21

Sub Total

2480564

58.49

Total Public shareholding (B)

3101860

73.14

Total (A)+(B)

4,241,143

100.00

(C) Shares held by Custodians and against which Depository Receipts have been issued

-

-

(1) Promoter and Promoter Group

-

-

(2) Public

-

-

Sub Total

-

-

Total (A)+(B)+(C)

4,241,143

-

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer of tyres in almost all segments.

 

 

Products :

Item Code No. (ITC Code)  

4011

Product Description                    

New Pneumatic Tyres of Rubber

 

                                                                            

Item Code No. (ITC Code)  

4013

Product Description                    

Inner Tubes of Rubber

 

                                                                            

Item Code No. (ITC Code)  

401290.04

Product Description                    

Tyre Flaps

 

                                                                            

Item Code No. (ITC Code)  

400610.00

Product Description                    

Camel Black Strips for Retreading Rubber

 

 

Imports :

·         Europe

·         Far East

 

 

Terms :

 

Purchasing :

L/C and Credit terms

 

 

PRODUCTION STATUS (As on 30.09.2010) :-

 

PARTICULARS

Unit

Licensed Capacity

Installed Capacity

Actual Production

 

 

 

 

 

Automobile Tyres

Nos.

@

31700000

31302161

Automobile Tubes

Nos.

@

31600000

29641636

Tread Rubber

MT

7946

8943

1325

Pre-cured Treads

MT

@

24000

6342

Bicycle Tyres

Nos.

2000000

2000000

NA

Conveyor Belting

MT

@

3000

1946

Specialty Surface Coatings

KL

@

2000

2817**

 

@ not applicable, since delicensed  

** outsourced production

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

No. of Employees :

13812 [Approximately]

 

 

Bankers :

·         State Bank of India, Madame Cama Road, Mumbai

·         National Bank of Abu –Dhabi – Dubai

·         Standard Chartered Bank – Dubai

·         Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam

·         Syndicate Bank

 

 

Banking Relations :

Satisfactory

 

 

Auditors :

·         Sastri and Shah

Chartered Accountants

Chennai, Tamilnadu, India

 

·         M. M. Nissim and Company

Chartered Accountants

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

 

 

Membership :

·         Confederation of Indian Industry

 

 

Associates :

·         Tiruvottiyur, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India

·         Vadavathoor, Kottayam Kerala, India

·         Usgao, Ponda, Goa, India

·         Icchiputhur, Arakonam, Tamilnadu, India

·         Sadasivapet, Medak, Andhra Pradesh, India

·         Eripakkam Village, Nettapakkam Commune, Pondicherry, India

·         Sipcot Industrial Complex, Gummidipoondi, Tamilnadu, India

 

 

Subsidiaries:

·         Funskool (India) Limited

·         MRF Corporation Limited

·         MRF International Limited

·         MRF Lanka Private Limited

 

 

 

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

As on 30.09.2010

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

 

 

 

 

9,000,000

Equity Shares

Rs.10/- each

Rs.90.000 millions

100,000

Taxable Redeemable Cumulative Preference Shares

Rs.100/- each

Rs.10.000 millions

 

Total 

 

Rs.100.000 millions

 

 

Issued Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

 

 

 

 

4,241,214

Equity Shares

 Rs.10/- each

Rs.42.412 millions

 

 

 Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

 

 

 

 

4,241,143

Equity Shares

Rs.10/- each

Rs.42.411 millions

 

1)  554461 Equity shares allotted as fully paid  up pursuant to a contract without payments being received in cash

 

 

 

2) 1781118 Equity Shares allotted as fully paid up by way of bonus Shares by Capitalisation of Reserves.

 

 

 


 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET

 

SOURCES OF FUNDS

 

30.09.2010

30.09.2009

30.09.2008

SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Share Capital

42.400

42.400

42.400

2] Share Application Money

0.000

0.000

0.000

3] Reserves & Surplus

16864.400

13571.800

11165.500

4] (Accumulated Losses)

0.000

0.000

0.000

NETWORTH

16906.800

13614.200

11207.900

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

5419.500

1378.900

5773.500

2] Unsecured Loans

4105.400

5341.400

6721.300

TOTAL BORROWING

9524.900

6720.300

12494.800

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

26431.700

20334.500

23702.700

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

13289.100

9335.600

8665.500

Capital work-in-progress

4977.200

2862.400

4436.800

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

776.700

1485.700

685.600

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

0.000

123.500

0.000

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 

Inventories

11106.800
6504.700
9842.800

 

Sundry Debtors

8114.900
5800.300
6100.500

 

Cash & Bank Balances

522.700
598.900
1023.500

 

Other Current Assets

0.000
0.000
0.000

 

Loans & Advances

1428.100
3932.400
3070.300

Total Current Assets

21172.500

16836.300

20037.100

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

12022.500
5871.700
7526.100

 

Provisions

1761.300
4437.300
2596.200

Total Current Liabilities

13783.800

10309.000

10122.300

Net Current Assets

7388.700

6527.300

9914.800

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

26431.700

20334.500

23702.700

 

 

 

 


PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

 

PARTICULARS

30.09.2010

30.09.2009

30.09.2008

 

SALES

 

 

 

 

 

Income

74627.400

56574.500

57155.200

 

 

Other Income

205.900

344.000

408.300

 

 

TOTAL                                     (A)

74833.300

56918.500

57563.500

 

 

 

 

 

Less

EXPENSES

 

 

 

 

 

Manufacturing Expenses

1109.200

2190.000

2009.000

 

 

Selling and Administrative Expenses

5358.900

4383.400

3739.200

 

 

Raw Material

53151.400

34891.500

35474.900

 

 

Excise Duty

0.000

0.000

6708.200

 

 

Miscellaneous Expenses

396.300

183.500

401.900

 

 

Employee Cost

3781.700

3105.100

2702.200

 

 

Power & Fuel

4050.800

2855.400

2948.800

 

 

Increase/(Decrease) in Finished Goods

(1583.600)

2142.400

(892.300)

 

 

TOTAL                                     (B)

66264.700

49751.300

53091.900

 

 

 

 

 

Less

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

8568.600

7167.200

4471.600

 

 

 

 

 

Less

FINANCIAL EXPENSES                         (D)

631.000

689.200

662.500

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

7937.600

6478.000

3809.100

 

 

 

 

 

Less/ Add

DEPRECIATION/ AMORTISATION                     (F)

2607.500

2493.200

1695.200

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT BEFORE TAX (E-F)                               (G)

5330.100

3984.800

2113.900

 

 

 

 

 

Less

TAX                                                                  (I)

1798.500

1454.500

694.200

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT AFTER TAX (G-I)                                  (J)

3531.600

2530.300

1419.700

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings Per Share (Rs.)

834.63

592.52

334.83

 

 

QUARTERLY RESULTS

 

PARTICULARS

 

31.12.2010

31.03.2011

30.06.2011

Type

1st Quarter

2nd Quarter

3rd Quarter

Net Sales

21665.300

23837.900

25730.600

Total Expenditure

19241.200

21645.000

24193.900

PBIDT (Excl OI)

2424.100

2192.900

1536.700

Other Income

47.500

156.100

110.900

Operating Profit

2471.600

2349.000

1647.600

Interest

209.200

215.500

243.800

Exceptional Items

0.000

0.000

0.000

PBDT

2262.400

2133.500

1403.800

Depreciation

757.500

871.100

963.500

Profit Before Tax

1504.900

1262.400

440.300

Tax

483.100

363.900

120.800

Provisions and contingencies

0.000

0.000

0.000

Profit After Tax

1021.800

898.500

319.500

Extraordinary Items

0.000

0.000

0.000

Prior Period Expenses

0.000

0.000

0.000

Other Adjustments

0.000

0.000

0.000

Net Profit

1021.800

898.500

319.500

 

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

30.09.2010

30.09.2009

30.09.2008

PAT / Total Income

(%)

4.72

4.45

2.47

 

 

 

 

 

Net Profit Margin

(PBT/Sales)

(%)

7.14

7.04

3.70

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Total Assets

(PBT/Total Assets}

(%)

15.47

1.25

7.36

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Investment (ROI)

(PBT/Networth)

 

0.32

0.29

0.19

 

 

 

 

 

Debt Equity Ratio

(Total Liability/Networth)

 

1.38

1.25

2.02

 

 

 

 

 

Current Ratio

(Current Asset/Current Liability)

 

1.54

1.63

1.98

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

HISTORY:

 

Subject is a well known India's No. 1 tyre manufacturing company headquartered in Chennai, which was incorporated on 5th November 1960. The Company manufactures the largest range of tyres in India and is the market leader with the largest market share in almost every segment of the tyre industry, product portfolio of the company includes Tyres, Pretreads and Conveyor Belts. Subject is into a league of its own with six manufacturing plants in India located in Tiruvottiyur and Arakonam in Tamil Nadu, Kottayam in Kerala, Ponda in Goa, Medak in Andhra Pradesh, and the most recent one in the Union Territory of Pondicherry. A distribution network of the company is over 2500 outlets in India and also subject has overseas offices in United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh and Vietnam. Apart from the domestic, the company exports its products to over 75 countries worldwide.

 

After the huge success in the tread rubber industry in the year 1961, Subject entered into the manufacture of tyres, by establishing technical collaboration with the Mansfield Tire and Rubber Company of, USA. Around the same time, the company registered as a public company and also set up a pilot tyre manufacturing plant at Tiruvottiyur, Chennai, India. Later, in 1963, the company made a foundation stone for the Rubber Research Centre at Tiruvottiyur to commemorate the inauguration of the factory. The main plant was commissioned in the year 1964 and also in the same year, Subject ventured into the export market by setting up an overseas office at Beirut (Lebanon) to develop this market, which was amongst India's very first efforts in export. Also the company marked the birth of the now famous 'MRF Muscleman'. In 1967, Subject became the first Indian company to export tyres to USA - the birthplace of tyre technology. During the year 1980, the company had entered into a technical collaboration with the B. F. Goodrich Tyre Company, USA that paved the way to a significant exercise in new product development and quality improvement. Subject had introduced Nylogrip tyres for two-wheeler vehicles and also introduced Legend, a premium segment nylon car tyre in the year 1985 and 1987 respectively.  

 
The Company made the collaborations in the year 1989 with Hasbro International USA, the world's largest toy maker, and thereby launched Funskool India, Vapocure Australia, to manufacture polyurethane paint formulations and Pirelli Italy, for Conveyor and Elevator Belting. Subject was voted by the Far Eastern Economic Review in the year 1995 as one of the 10 leading corporate groups in India. In 1996, a factory dedicated entirely for the manufacture of radial tyres, was set up at Pondicherry. During the year 1999, the company was selected as the most ethical company in India by 'Business World' magazine. In 2000, Subject had launched the Smile campaign for the Indian roads. In the year of 2001, the company won the No. 1 award for Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power Asia Pacific as its credentials. Subsequently, during the year 2002, for the second year in succession, Subject won the No. 1 award for Customer Satisfaction from the same J.D. Power Asia Pacific. In 2004, Subject had received the highest rankings in the study in four of the five factors determining overall satisfaction with tyres appearance, durability, traction and handling. Also in the same year, the company made tie up with Maruti Udyog to boost motorsports in India. During the year 2004-05, the product range of the company had expanded with Go-kart and Rally tyres and tyres for two/three wheelers. Subject had received the TOP Export Awards from CAPEXIL as well as AIRIA for the period ended 2005. The Company had launched premium truck tyre Super Lug 50-FS in the year of 2007.

 
In May 2008, Subject signed the memorandum of understanding (MoU) with government of Tamilnadu for the new MRF plant to be located at Perambulur, Trichy and also for expansion of its existing plants in Tamilnadu. Subject plans to foray into the aviation tyre space with the unveiling of Aero Muscle, a product born out of in-house research and perfected over the last three years. 

 

FINANCIAL RESULTS

 

The Company sustained its leadership position in the tyre  industry  with its  sales  registering  a growth of 7% over  the  previous  year,  despite extremely  difficult market scenario and the production loss caused due  to labour  problem.  During  this period, the prices  of  key  raw  materials, especially  that  of natural rubber and petroleum derivatives  carne  down. This  development  coupled with better operating efficiencies  and  overall cost  reduction undertaken by the Company contributed to  improved  results during the year.

 

Two interim dividends of Rs.3 each per share (30% each) for the year ended 30th September, 2009 were declared by the Board of Directors on  27-07-2009 and  on  27-10-2009. The Board of Directors is now pleased to  recommend  a final  dividend  of  Rs.19 per share (190%) on  the  paid-up  equity  share capital of the Company, for consideration and approval of the  shareholders at the Annual General Meeting. With this, the total dividend for the entire year works out to Rs.25 per share (250%). The total amount of dividends aggregates to Rs.106.000 Millions.

 

The  Directors  recommend  that after making  provision  for  taxation  and proposed dividend, the amount of Rs.2406.300 Millions be transferred to  General Reserve. With this, the Company's reserves and surplus stand at  Rs.13571.800 Millions.

 

EXPORTS


During  the  year,  taking  forward  the  initiatives  of  2007-08  in  the identified   focus  markets,  the  Company  concentrated  on   efforts   in strengthening  end customer contact and creating preference for MRF brand. Impetus  was  given on segmentation of truck and light  truck  markets  and providing product marketing support to the distributors in each segment  to create product differentiation and preference among customers.

 

The first half of the year was very challenging in terms of generally low activity  and  slump in demand on account of global recession. The second half  definitely  showed  quick  recovery and  the  situation  returned  to normalcy by the fourth quarter.

 

During the year, the Company however managed to maintain its market  share and volumes dose to 2007-08 levels. Export turnover was Rs.5005.600 Millions for the  year  ended 30th September, 2009 as against Rs.4972.200 Millions  for  the previous year.

 

 PROSPECTS FOR THE CURRENT YEAR

 

With multinationals looking to India, it is expected  that  more  vehicle manufacturers may set up facilities in India which could trigger  increased original equipment demand in the future.

 

The Company also expects  the  government  to  increase  expenditure  in infrastructure and other sectors in the coming years. Government spending, coupled with the lowering of interest rates should hopefully give effect to a push in demand.

 

Wide fluctuations in the prices of natural rubber, petroleum  derivatives and  other  duties can be anticipated in the coming years. The  Company  is geared  to  handle the situation by concentrating  on  improving  operating efficiencies  and implementing all round cost reduction measures to  ensure that the cost push does not impact their profitability.

 

SUBSIDIARIES

 

The  Ministry  of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, vide  its  letter No.47/682/2009-CL-III  dated  14-10-2009, in exercise of its  powers  under Section  212(8)  of the Companies Act, 1956, granted an  exemption  to  the Company  from the provisions of Section 212(1) of the Companies Act,  1956, with  regard to attaching the balance sheet, profit and loss account etc,  of the  subsidiaries  for  the  year ended 30th  September,  2009,  since  the Consolidated  financial statement presented by the  Company  includes  the financial  information  of the subsidiaries. In view of this, the annual reports of the subsidiary Companies have not been annexed.

 

The  annual accounts of the subsidiary Companies along with the  report  of the  directors  and auditors thereon and all related  detailed  information will  be made available to shareholders of the Company on request and  will also be kept open for inspection at the registered office of the Company.

 

FUTURE PLAN OF ACTION

 
R and D work is carried out to develop high performance bias truck tyre  which can offer higher mileage, lower heat build up and lower rolling resistance.

 

Efforts are on to develop and perfect radial tyres to meet  the  increased radialisation in segments such as truck, motor cycle and farm.

 

To meet the increased demand for off the road tyres, development of new sizes with high performance compounds are given priority.

 

In order to meet the requirement of new  automobile  manufacturers,  new products  which can offer specific property requirements, such as  improved traction, lower rolling resistance and higher speed, are being developed.

 

Efforts are also on to develop aircraft tyres to meet defence requirement. In order to meet the increased export market  requirement,  products  are being  developed for specialized application such as race and  rallies  and PCTR with new designs.

 

R&D  work  is also directed towards developing alternate raw  materials  to meet  certain stringent environmental requirements as demanded by  new  car Companies.

 

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT

 

(Within the limits set by the Company's competitive position)

 

The core business of subject is manufacturing, distribution and sale of  tyres for various kinds of vehicles. The management discussion and analysis given below discusses the key issues for various sectors of the business.

 

INDUSTRY STRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT:

 

The  Indian  tyre  Industry consists of 36 tyre Companies;  10  major  tyre Companies  accounting  for  95% of the tyre business.  The  tyre  Companies produce  mainly  truck  tyres and a range of  non-truck  tyres.  Most tyre Companies produce bias belted tyres. However, this scenario is changing  in favour  of  radial  tyres.  The market for tyres  is  primarily  driven  by original equipment manufacturers.

 

In the heavy commercial vehicle segment, Tata Motors and Ashok Leyland lead with Volvo, Eicher Motors, Force Motors etc, entering the market in  recent times.  This segment is undergoing a change since multi-axle  vehicles  are more   in  demand  and  manufacturers  are  changing  their   product   mix accordingly.  Due to the recession, the period October 2008-September 2009 witnessed a substant a! drop in production in this segment by around 45%  - in the previous year this segment experienced a growth rate of around 0.5%. The  impact of recession is also noticed in the negative growth of  16%  in the  light  commercial  vehicle segment - the segment  enjoyed  a  positive growth  of  14%  last year. The passenger car, scooter and  three  wheeler segments witnessed a growth of 8%, 14% and 2% respectively.

 

Radial  tyres have shown significant increase in its usage every  year.  In India, 98% of the tyres in the passenger car segment are radial tyres.  The commercial vehicles viz., the trucks, buses and light trucks,  continue  to run  on  bias  tyres.  However, this  trend  is  gradually  changing  with radialisation  reaching 8% in heavy commercial vehicles and 18% in the  LCV segment.

 

OPPORTUNITIES AND THREATS:

 

The  tyre  industry  is  dependent on the  performance  of  automobile  and infrastructure  sectors.  The year gone by was a period when the domestic market was impacted significantly and market sentiment was low. The  acute slump in the commercial, heavy vehicle segment, which constitutes the  bulk of  the  tyre  market, was an indicator to what the tyre  industry  was  to anticipate  in the medium term. In the first three months of the year,  the commercial  vehicle  manufacturers  were compelled to  resort  to  layoffs, production  cuts and closures of some factories. These manufacturers were bailed out mainly by the Government's stimulus packages.  Despite the recovery, the manufacturers had still not reached the level of production achieved in the previous year.

 

Fortunately, the demand slump bottomed out by March 2009 and India witnessed a revival.

 

Around 90% of the tyres imported are Chinese tyres. The Silver lining  was the  restriction  imposed  on  the  import  of  Chinese  truck  tyres.  The Government mandated that an importer required to have a license to  import Chinese  tyres  unlike in the past when imports were not  controlled.  This move,  to some extent, curtailed the flow of Chinese radial tyres into  the country.  However, the threat continues to the extent  that  intermediaries are still finding ways to beat the system and still import tyres illegally.

 

This  issue should be addressed and corrected before the situation  becomes as  alarming as in the past. While the anti-dumping duty of the  Government is  levied  on bias tyres, the industry is pushing to extend  the  duty  to radial  tyres.  The  tyre  industry is also keen on  duty  reliefs  on  raw materials not produced in India to enable Indian Companies to compete  with Chinese products.

 

Tyre industry is raw material intensive with raw materials accounting  for 60%  of  the industry turnover. The sharp volatility in the  raw  material prices, in particular the natural rubber prices, has been the main  problem facing the tyre industry in India.

 

SEGMENT WISE AND PRODUCT WISE PERFORMANCE

 

During  the  year  2008-09,  in spite of  the  extremely  difficult  market scenario and the production cuts caused by the labour problem in two of their major plants, their net sales increased by 12% over the corresponding  period last  year.  This increase, much higher than other major  players, during difficult times, was significant.

 

The launch of the MRF Wanderer SUV tyres in February 2009, during the peak of the recession period, enhanced their brand image in the SUV segment in the radial passenger market. Tata Nano is a technology marvel in the automobile industry. It is a tribute to company that the Nano rolled out on MRF tyres. Subject has been appointed a major supplier of tyres to the prestigious Tata  World Truck  project  which  indicates that while they dominate  in  the  bias-belt segment, they are not far behind in truck radials.

 

SPECIALITY COATINGS

 

Compared to the previous year, the cost of raw materials carne down  during the  first three months of the year. Even though they had reduced  prices  in January  2009,  the continued down trend in the input the profitability.  In addition to  this,  the  contribution  of dealer/ decorative sales went up to 80% and the more profitable product  mix also contributed in no small measure to the improved margins.

 

The  Division  introduced this year, a two pack water-based  exterior  wood coating  called  Aquacoat  PU. Some of the other  new  products  introduced during  the year were – Fresh wood PU for interiors and  exteriors,  acrylic superfine  finishes,  maintenance  coating  products  and  other  industry specific products.

 

The Speciality Coatings Division achieved a turnover of Rs.4982.000 Millions against Rs.502.500 Millions for the previous year.

 

CONVEYOR BELTING

 

Muscleflex Conveyor Belting, available in a wide range of Cover Grades, are engineered for various applications. These products, operating in the most demanding conditions across the world, have gained preference with many a customer. The ever  increasing list of customers is  testimony  to subject’s superior  product  quality  and  the highest  levels of performance  that Muscleflex is known for.

 

EXPORTS:

 

Subject continued its efforts to develop the company brand in markets which were identified in 2007-08.

 

The  first  half  of the year was challenging due to  slump  in  demand  on account of global recession. The second half was better and exports in this period was an indication of recovery. By the fourth quarter, the situation had changed to normalcy.

 

Despite  the  adverse times, company managed to maintain its market  share  and volumes dose to the 2007-08 level. Export turnover was Rs.5005.600 Millions for the year ended 30th September 2009 against Rs.4972.200 Millions for the previous year.

 

Subject won the All India  Rubber  Industries Association  for  'Top Export Awards [Auto Tyre Sector]' category  and  the Merit Award from the Chemicals and Allied Products Export Promotion Council.

 

OUTLOOK:

 

It can be anticipated that prices of natural rubber and other duties  would fluctuate  widely in the coming years. They should be conscious of this  fact and  concentrate  on improving on overall efficiency  and  implement  rigid cost-control  measures  to  ensure  the  cost  push  does  not  impact  their profitability.

 

With  worldwide recession showing signs of little progress,  multinationals are  looking  towards  India  for survival  in  the  future.  More  vehicle manufacturers  can be expected to set up facilities in India,  raising  the hopes of a large OE demand in the offing.

 

They expect government expenditure in infrastructure and other sectors to increase further. Government spending, coupled with a  lowering  in  the interest  rates  to offset the weak market sentiment, will  hopefully  give effect to a push in demand.

 

The tyre industry in India is faced with an unfortunate situation whereby the import of rubber as raw material is discouraged while the import of tyres is encouraged. The import duty on natural rubber is around 20%, while that on tyres is as low as 10%. The industry has repeatedly pleaded to the Government to rectify this situation either by decreasing the import duty on natural rubber or by increasing the import duty on tyres.

 

PERFORMANCE OF THE COMPANY:

 

The sales turnover of the Company during the year increased from Rs.57155.200 Millions in 2007-08 to Rs.61419.400 Millions in 2008-09. Earnings before depreciation, interest and tax [EBIDTA] amounted to Rs.7167.200 Millions, the highest ever recorded by the Company, as against Rs.4471.600 Millions in the previous year. After providing for depreciation, interest and income tax, the net profit for the year was Rs.2530.300 Millions as compared to Rs.1445.600 Millions in the previous year.

 

INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY:

 

The Company has in place an adequate system of internal control, supported by documented procedures   covering all financial and operating functions, commensurate with the size and complexities of the organization.

 

These are further strengthened with inbuilt checks and balances in the SAP system which covers most functions.

 

Some salient features of the internal control systems in vogue are:

 

i)  Preparation of annual budgets for all operating and  service  functions and monitoring the same frequently.

 

ii)   Correct  and  accurate  accounting  of  transactions  with   internal verification and timely reporting.

 

iii)  An efficient ERP system connecting all the plants, the sales offices and head office, enabling efficient and seamless flow of information.

 

iv)   Compliance  with  applicable  statutes,  listing   requirements  and management  policies  and procedures as well as  statutory  and  applicable accounting standards and policies.

 

v) A well established internal audit team which carries out periodic audit at all locations and functions and highlights any deviation in internal control procedures.

 

vi) All significant audit observations, suggestions and follow up actions are placed before the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.

 

vii) A detailed report to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors  on various  operational,  financial  and other business  risks  faced  by  the Company and steps taken by the Company to mitigate the same.

 

viii)  All the assets are safeguarded and protected against loss from unauthorized use or disposal.

 

PERFORMANCE:

 

The operations of the Company predominantly relate to manufacture of rubber products such as tyres, tubes, flaps, tread rubber and conveyor belt and this constitutes the major business segment. Other business operations  of the Company consisting of manufacturing and dealing in speciality coatings, sports  goods and  other products, though profitable, do not contribute significantly to the total revenue of the Company. The raw material  prices continued  to  rise  from April 2008 onwards and these  high  price  levels continued  into  the  first quarter of the current year (i.e. Oct to Dec 2008), thus adversely impacting the margins. Soon after the raw material prices eased off, industrial relation problems at two of their plants affected operations for about two months in the second half of the year.

 

During the year, due to Constant monitoring, they were able to drastically reduce current assets by about Rs.3400.000 Millions and this enabled the Company to reduce its loan liability.

 

TRADE REFERENCES

 

·          R. Mendez and Sons

·         Span Chemicals

·         Rotomech Industry

·         Continental Equipment India Private Limited

·         Aristo Packers Private Limited

·         Noble Synthetics Limited

·         Blue Bell Polymers

·         Synthetic and Polymers

·         Gopal Metal Containers

·         SPGC Metal Industries Private Limited

·         Laffans Petro Chemicals Limited

·         Raveshia Pigments Limited

·         Insap Engineers Private Limited

 

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE QUARTER ENDED 30.06.2011

 

(Rs. In Millions)

Particulars

Quarter Ended 30.03.2011

Nine Months Ended 30.03.2011

1. a) Gross Sales/ Income form operations

28077.200

77753.500

Less: Excise Duty

2372.900

6575.600

Net Sales/ Income form operations

25704.300

71177.900

b) Other Operating Income

26.300

55.900

 

25730.600

71233.800

2. Expenditure

 

 

a) Increase/ Decrease in stock in trade and work in progress

[261.300]

[1799.200]

b) Consumption of Raw Materials

19701.900

53376.500

c) Purchase of Traded Goods

92.600

279.400

d) Employees Cost

1189.200

3265.300

e) Depreciation

963.500

2592.100

f) Other Expenditure

3471.500

9958.100

g) Total

25157.400

67672.200

3. Profit/ Loss form operations before other Income and Interest (1-2)

573.200

3561.600

4. Other Income

110.900

314.500

5. Profit/ Loss before Interest (3+4)

684.100

3876.100

6. Interest

243.800

668.500

7. Profit/ Loss after Interest (5-6)

440.300

3207.600

8. Exceptional Items

-

-

9. Profit/ Loss before Tax (7+8)

440.300

3207.600

10. Tax Expenses

120.800

967.800

11. Net Profit/ Loss After Tax (9-10)

319.500

2239.800

14. Paid-up Equity Share Capital (Face value of Rs. 10/- each)

42.400

42.400

15. Reserve excluding Revaluation Reserve

-

-

Paid up debt capital of the company*

-

7000.000

Debenture Redemption reserve

-

107.300

16. Earnings per share (EPS)

 

 

Basic and Diluted EPS (Rs. Per share)

75.33

528.12

17. Public Shareholding

 

 

- No. of Shares

3107533

3107533

% of Shareholding

73.27%

73.27%

18. Promoters and Promoter group shareholding

 

 

a) Pledged/ Encumbered

 

 

- No. of Shares

17000

17000

- As a % of the total shareholding of promoter and promoter group

1.50%

1.50%

- As a % of the total share capital of the company

0.40%

0.40%

b) Non Encumbered

 

 

- No. of Shares

1116610

1116610

- As a % of the total shareholding of promoter and promoter group

98.50%

98.50%

- As a % of the total share capital of the company

26.33%

26.33%

 

* Paid up debt capital represents secured redeemable non convertible debentures amounting to Rs.2000.000 millions and Rs.5000.000 millions allotted on 18.01.2011 and 27.05.2011 respectively.

 

Notes:

 

  1. The above unaudited standalone results have been subjected to Limited Review by the Statutory Auditors, reviewed by the Audit Committee and approved by the Board of Directors at their meeting held on 28.07.2011.
  2. Provision for Taxation has been made in respect of Income presently determined, subject to appropriate revision/adjustment on final determination of Income for the Relevant Previous Year as per Income-Tax Act, 1961.
  3. the board of directors has approved the payment of interim dividend of Rs.3/- per equity share payable to shareholders as on the record date 10.08.2011.
  4. The Company is dealing mainly in Rubber Products and has no other reportable segment.
  5. Details of Number of Investor Complaints for the quarter ended 30.06.2011 - beginning -0, received - 1, disposed of - 1.
  6. Figures have been regrouped wherever necessary.

 

FIXED ASSETS

·         Land and Building

·         Plant and Machinery

·         Moulds

·         Vehicles

 

WEB DETAILS

 

Business Description     

 

 

Subject is an India-based company engaged in the manufacturing, distribution and sale of tyres for various kinds of vehicles. The Company has passenger car tyres, commercial vehicle tyres and the heavy commercial vehicle tyres. The operations of the Company primarily include to the manufacture of rubber products, such as tyres, tubes, flaps, tread rubber and conveyor belt. The Company’s other business operations consists of manufacturing and dealing in specialty coatings, sports goods and other products. Its subsidiaries include MRF Corp Limited, MRF International Limited and MRF Lanka (P) Limited. As of September 30, 2010, the Company’s plants were located in Goa, Tamilnadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Puducherry. For the fiscal year ended 30 September 2010, MRF Limited's revenues increased 32% to RS75B. Net income increased 43% to RS3.58B. Revenues reflect an increase in income from operations, higher other income and a rise in income from export incentives. Net income also reflects a decrease in interest expenses, the presence of a gain in increase in stock vs. an expenses and the presence of exchange gain vs. a loss.

 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS :

 

Mr. K. M. Mammen

 

Mr. K. M. Mammen is Executive Chairman of the Board, Managing Director of Subject Mr. Mammen is a graduate from The Madras Christian College. After graduation, he went to USA for training with the Company's erstwhile Collaborators The Mansfield Tire and Rubber Company He joined the Company as Wholetime Director in 1981 , became its Vice-Chairman and Managing Director in 1986 and Chairman and Managing Director in 2003. He is associated with several Chambers of Commerce and is a sponsor and promoter of sports. His personal attention in cricket resulted in the success of MRF Pace Foundation which imparts training in fast bowling, not only to Indian Bowlers but also to players of other cricket playing countries. Mr. Mammen is a Director on the Board of Madras Christian College and the President of Madras Christian College Alumni Association. He held the Chairmanship of the CM National Committee on sports and was a member in the Cll National Council. He is the President of Indo- Australian Chamber of Commerce. He is a member in the development council for tyres and tubes, Ministry of Commerce and Industry. He is in the Board of Coa Institute of Management. He was Vice-Chairman of the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association and Vice-President of Tamil Nadu Cricket Association, Chennai.

 

Mr. Ashok Peter Jacob

 

Mr. Ashok Peter Jacob is a Non-Executive Director of MRF Limited since 26 October 1998. He holds an MBA from Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. Mr. Jacob is the Chief Executive for Consolidated Press Holdings Limited, Australia. Consolidated Press Holdings is the Holding Company for the Packer Organisation.

 

Mr. Ranjit I. Jesudasen

 

Mr. Ranjit I. Jesudasen is Non-Executive Independent Director of MRF Limited since 29 July 2003. He holds a B.Com., Diploma in Export Management. Undergone training in UK for post graduation in Export Management. He has over 34 years of experience in Shipping, Stevedoring, C and F and transportation, including Multi-modal cargo consolidation. He has been the Chairman of the Madras Steamer Agents Association and Vice-President of the Federation of the Ship Agents Association of India. He was the Chairman of the Expert Committee on Shipping with the Madras Chamber of Commerce and Industry and was also a trustee of the Chennai Port Trust from April 1996 to March 2000. Mr. Jesudasen has worked in senior positions with International Companies in areas of Sales,Marketing and Operations besides General Management. He retired as Director on NYK Line India's Board and at the time of retirement he was the only Indian on NYK's Board.

 

Mr. Vijay R. Kirloskar

 

Mr. Vijay R. Kirloskar is Non-Executive Independent Director of Subject He has been associated with Kirloskar Electric Company (KEC) since 1978. In 1982, he took over the reins of KEC as its President and in 1994, he became the Chairman and Managing Director of KEC Mr. Kirloskar has been instrumental in promoting the Kirloskar Companies business interest in South East Asia resulting in a brand recognition for its products abroad. He has attended the world famous quality course at JUSE in Japan. Apart from being a Director in Engineering Companies in India, he has been Regional Chairman (South) in 1991 and Vice- President of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in 1998. He has been an active delegate in CH's Business Missions abroad. Mr. Kirloskar has been nominated as Chairman, Board of Governors of IIT - Delhi from April 1997 to June 2003. He is member of the President Advisory Committee of Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA, USA He is also a Board Member of the Indian Copper Development Centre, Kolkata. His other Directorships are Kirloskar Electric Company Limited, Kirloskar Computer Services Limited, Kirloskar Power Equipment Limited, Best Trading and Agencies Limited, Batliboi and Company Limited and Kirloskar Power Build Gears Limited He has a Bachelors degree in Science and Engineering and Masters degree in Management Science and Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA, USA.

 

Mr. N. Kumar

 

Mr. N. Kumar is Non-Executive Independent Director of Subject He is the Vice-Chairman of the Sanmar Group, a well known Industrial Group in India that has interests in Chemicals, Engineering and Shipping. He is a Graduate Engineer in Electronics and Communication Engineering. He is the Honorary Consul General of Greece in Chennai and the Honorary Business Representative of the International Enterprise Singapore. Mr. Kumar is an active spokesperson of Industry and Trade and was the President of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), a industrial body. He also participates in various other apex bodies. He is also on the Board of Public Companies. His other Directorships are Bharti Airtel Limited, Bharti Infratel Limited Entertainment Network (India) Limited, Times Innovative Media Limited and Take Solutions Limited Cochin Shipyard Limited

 

Mr. Arun Mammen

 

Mr. Arun Mammen is Managing Director, Executive Director of Subject After graduating from University of Madras, went to USA and obtained his MBA degree from the University of Ashland, USA. During his stay in USA, he had training from M/s BE Goodrich Tire and Company and Uniroyal Goodrich Tire and Company who were the tyre manufacturers in the world. In 1990, Mr. Mammen became Whole-time Director of Subject He is presently Managing Director of the Company. Besides MRF, he is also a Director of Funskool [India] Limited, a toy manufacturing Company. He was also associated with their American coIiaborators Milton Bradley International and Hasbro Inc., who are the world leaders in educational and scientific toys

 

Mr. Rahul Mammen

 

Mr. Rahul Mammen Mappillai is the Whole-Time Director of Subject He holds B.A., [Hons.], M.A., M.B.A. degrees. Mr. Rahul Mammen Mappillai is B.A. (Hons) Economics from St. Stephens College, Delhi. After his graduation, he completed his M.A. in Economics from the University of Madras and subsequently did his Masters in Business Administration (MBA) at the University of Michigan Business School, Ann Arbor, USA. He joined the Company as Corporate Manager - Planning and Development in 2003 and was subsequently promoted as General Manager - Planning and Development in 2005. He became Vice-president - Planning and Development in 2008. He has varied experience in all departments such as Planning, Production, Finance and project execution of the Company. As Head of the Corporate Planning Department, he had a role in formulating the long term business plan of the Company and other new initiatives such as Balance Score Card and the Performance Management Systems. He is overseeing the finance and project functions. He was instrumental in completing the Ankenpally project at Medak District, Andhra Pradesh in a record time. He is overseeing the automation and process upgradation in all new projects of the Company.

 

Mr. K. M. Philip

 

Mr. K. M. Philip is Whole-Time Director of Subject Mr. Philip is a MA degree. He has been associated with the rubber industry from 1939 onwards. He represented the rubber industry on the rubber board for 17 years. He is well versed in general management skills and in particular, identification and evaluation of macro environment of the tyre industry in India.He has been associated with the Indian Rubber Industry from 1 939 onwards. He was Founder member of the All India Rubber Industries Assn. Editor of "Rubber India" for 1 2 years. Honorary Member for life of the All India Rubber Industries Assn. Fellow of Royal Chartered Institute of Materials, UK. Fellow of the Indian Rubber Institute. Awarded the Hancock Medal from PRI - UK for his contribution to the Rubber Industry based on world-wide assessment. Recipient of 'Padma Shri' award from the President of India for leadership in Rubber Industry. Visited tyre factories all over the world. Represented the Rubber Industry on the Rubber Board for 1 7 years. Published over 100 articles on the Indian Rubber Industry. Well versed in General Management skills and in particular, identification and evaluation of macro environment of the tyre industry in India.

 

Mr. V. Sridhar

 

Mr. V. Sridhar is Non-Executive Independent Director of Subject since 27 July 2000. He has wide and varied experience in family business of M/s V Perumal Chetty and Sons for more than 22 years. He is also involved in International Freight forwarding.

 

Dr. Salim Joseph Thomas

 

Dr. Salim Joseph Thomas is Non-Executive Independent Director of Subject Dr. Thomas was appointed as Additional Director of the Company on 23 January 2009 and appointed as a Director in the AGM held on 19 March 2009. He is an MBBS Graduate from the Armed Forces Medical College, Pune. He has obtained his MS and MNAMS [GenSurgery] in 1979. Dr Salim J Thomas has served in the Indian Navy from 1971-1986. He was a member of the first Indian Antarctic Expedition in 1981. He is a recipient of Nao Sena Medal for Gallantry by the President of India in 1982 Presently he is a Senior Consultant attached to Apollo Speciality Hospital Chennai. He is a trustee of Sishya School, Chennai. He is a Director of Icegen Computing (P) Limited, a company dealing with back office processes for healthcare facilities in the US and Madras Medical Care and Health Centre (P) Limited, a company dealing with healthcare and patient management. He is not a chairman/member of any committees of the Board.

 

Mr. S. S. Vaidya

 

Mr. S. S. Vaidya is the Non-Executive Independent Director of Subject He holds M.Com., I.C.W.A., F.C.A.. Mr S S Vaidya is a Chartered Accountant and Cost Accountant. He has been in practice as Chartered Accountant for more than 30 years and is a partner in M/s Kunte and Vaidya, Chartered Accountants, Pune. In his professional career, Mr S S Vaidya dealt with and handled various Corporate/Legal Matters under Tax Laws, Company Law, MRTP Act, FERA etc., for various Industrial/ Corporate groups. Mr S S Vaidya also serves on the Boards of several other Public/Private Limited Companies. His other Directorships include Bosch Chassis Systems India Limited, BF Utilities Limited, BF Systems Limited, Kalyani Steels Limited, Nandi Economic Corridor Enterprises Limited, Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprise Limited, Nandi Highway Developers Limited, Sahyadri Hospitals Limited, Sharp India Limited and Kalyani Investments Co Limited

 

PRESS RELEASE

 

High-end MRF tyres to drive Audi, BMW

 

25 October 2011

 

NEW DELHI, October 25 -- India's largest automotive tyre manufacturer MRF Limited has expanded its range of products to include super-premium high-end cars such as Audi and BMW.

 

The new range of tubeless radial tyres from the company that touched a turnover of R100000 millions in a fiscal year recently, can be fitted on more than 35 models of both domestic and imported cars in India.

 

"The new tyres were made of advanced polymer compound with stable ring construction to enhance customers' confidence in high speed driving," said Koshy K Varghese, executive vice-president, marketing, MRF.

 

As part of its expansion plans, the company is setting up a new plant in Tamil Nadu with an investment of R800 that will be operational next year. Besides, MRF is also looking to acquire companies or rubber planations overseas to offset the high cost of imported raw material.

 

"We have not come across anything yet but will prefer acquisitions abroad than the usual organic path," said Koshy.

 

MRF Limited Files Patent Application for a Flap for Being Located between the Base of the Tube and the Inside Face of the Rim of a Vehicle Wheel

 

21 July 2011

 

New Delhi, July 21 -- India based MRF Limited filed patent application for a flap for being located between the base of the tube and the inside face of the rim of a vehicle wheel. The inventor is Ravin Thomas Kurian.

 

MRF Limited filed the patent application on July 29, 1997. The patent application number is 1691/MAS/1997A. The international classification number is B 60 B 21/12.

 

According to the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks, "A flap for being located between the base of the tube and inside face of the rim of a vehicle wheel, the flap having a hole and the rim having a slot, characterised in that a rubber coated nylon fabric patch is bonded to the surface of the flap at the region of the said hole, said patch also having a hole in alignment with the hole in the flap for insertion of the valve stem of the tube through the holes in the flap and in the patch and thence through the slot in the rim."

 

About the Company

 

MRF (Madras Rubber Factory) is India's tyre manufacturing company. It was started in the year 1946 by K M Mammen Mappillai as a small toy ballon unit. Much later in November 1960 it ventured in manufacturing of tyres. The company entered a technical collaboration woth Tire and Rubber company, USA. In 1964 it established an overseas office at Beirut, Lebanon to tap the export market. This was amongst India's very first efforts on tyre exports. In 1989 the company collaborated with Hasbro International USA, the world's largest toy maker and launched Funskool India. In the same year it entered into a pact with Vapocure of Australia to manufacture polyurethane paint formulations and with Pirelli for MUSCLEFLEX conveyor and elevator belting. Currently MRF exports tyres to over 65 countries including America, Europe, Middle East, Japan, and Pacific region. It presently has overseas offices in Dubai, Vietnam and Australia.

 

IVRCL bags Rs 8940 millions orders

 

31 May 2011

 

IVRCL Limited, a Hyderabad-based engineering and construction company, has bagged orders aggregating to Rs 8936.600 millions for execution of water, buildings, power and transportation works.

 

These include orders worth Rs 2947.400 millions for execution of Phase-I of pumping station-I for 10 years for Kachch branch canal in Gujarat, awarded by Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited, providing water supply scheme to the proposed MRF Limited plant at Naranamangalam in Perambalur district of Tamil Nadu, Healthcare City distribution piping network awarded by Tabreed-National Central Cooling Company, intake water system for 2X 270/300 Mw thermal power project at Haldia awarded by Kolkata-based Haldia Energy Limited and duct replacement package for Singrauli super thermal power station Stage-I awarded by NTPC Limited.

 

In the buildings division, IVRCL bagged contracts valued at Rs 5174.600 millions awarded by the Gujarat government, NTPC, NeST Realities India Limited, Bengal Shristi Infrastructure Development Limited, Shri Vile Parle Kelavai Mandal, Hindustan Dorr-Oliver Limited, Krishnabhakta Griha Nirman and Rites Limited.

 

Besides, the company was awarded orders aggregating to Rs 814.600 millions across the power and transportation sectors from Tamilnadu Transmission Corporation and the department of roads, Orissa government.

 

MILESTONES:

 

1946
A young entrepreneur, K. M. Mammen Mappillai, opened a small toy balloon-manufacturing unit in a shed at Tiruvottiyur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

 

1949
Although the 'factory' was just a small shed, a variety of products like balloons, latex cast squeaking toys and industrial gloves were manufactured. During this time, MRF established its first office at 334, Thambu Chetty Street, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

 

1952
MRF ventured into the manufacturing of tread rubber, with the installation of a rubber mill at the factory. This step into tread rubber manufacture was later to catapult the Company into a league that few had dreamt of.

 

1955
MRF became the only Indian-owned unit to manufacture the superior, extruded, non-blooming and cushion-backed tread rubber that enabled it to compete with the MNC's operating in India during that period.

 

1956
By the last half of 1956, MRF became the market leader in the tread rubber industry with a whopping 50% market share, leaving no other option for large multinationals, but to withdraw from the tread rubber business in India.

 

1961

After the huge success in the tread rubber industry, MRF entered into the manufacture of tyres, by establishing technical collaboration with the Mansfield Tire & Rubber Company of, USA. Around the same time, the Company registered as a public company and also set up a pilot tyre manufacturing plant at Tiruvottiyur, Chennai, India.

 

1963
On June 12, 1963, India's first Prime Minister, Late Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru laid the foundation stone for the Rubber Research Centre at Tiruvottiyur to commemorate the inauguration of the factory.

 

1964
The main plant was commissioned in 1964; MRF ventures into the export market by setting up an overseas office at Beirut (Lebanon) to develop this market, which was amongst India's very first efforts in export. This year also marked the birth of the now famous 'MRF Muscleman'.

 

1967
MRF became the first Indian company to export tyres to USA - the birthplace of tyre technology.

 

1973
MRF made a quantum leap by becoming one among the very first in India to manufacture and market Nylon tyres.

 

1978
MRF developed Superlug 78, a sturdy tyre for heavy-duty trucks. The tyre was a significant improvement over existing products in this category, and moved on to become India’s largest selling truck tyre in later years.

 

1979
MRF's turnover crossed 1 billion INR, a landmark that the company had achieved after 33 years.

 

1980

MRF entered into a technical collaboration with the B. F. Goodrich Tyre Company, USA - a company that was involved in the development of tyres for the NASA space shuttle that paved the way to a significant exercise in new product development and quality improvement.

 

1983
MRF began a rapid product development programme for new vehicles entering India.

 

1984
Sales crossed 2 billion Indian Rupees. MRF tyres get selected as the first tyres to be fitted onto India's first modern small car - Maruti Suzuki 800.

 

1985
MRF introduced Nylogrip tyres for two-wheeler vehicles.

 

1986
MRF was selected for the most prestigious National Institution of Quality Assurance award and for 6 Quality Improvement Awards instituted by B.F. Goodrich Tyre Company, USA, pitted against 20 tyre companies worldwide.

 

1987
MRF became the No. 1 tyre company in India, crossing the 3 billion INR mark. The Company introduced Legend, a premium segment nylon car tyre.

 

1988
The MRF Pace Foundation was set up under the guidance of Australian pace bowling legend, Dennis Lillee. Not long thereafter, pace bowlers trained at the foundation were selected for the Indian Cricket Team.

 

1989
MRF became the clear market leader in every tyre segment in India. In recognition of its excellence, the Company was awarded the Visvesvaraya Award for the Best Business House in South India and the Economic Times-Harvard Business School Award for Best Corporate Performance.


The company then entered into collaborations with:

·         Hasbro International USA, the world's largest toy maker, and thereby launched Funskool India,

·         Vapocure Australia, to manufacture polyurethane paint formulations,

·         Pirelli Italy, for Conveyor & Elevator Belting.

           


1989
MRF launched ZIGMA CC Radial together with the MRF-World Series Cricket Tournament for the Jawaharlal Nehru Trophy. The then Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Dr. M. Karunanidhi, awarded the Company, a Special Export Award. The Company opened the Tyredrome, India's first tyre company owned wheel care complex at Chennai.

 

1990

MRF conducted the 6th World Cup Boxing Championship in Mumbai - with 39 countries participating. This was telecast live on television networks worldwide.

 

1993
Late K. M. Mammen Mappillai, Chairman and Managing Director, was awarded the Padmashri Award of National Recognition for his contribution to Indian industry, becoming the only industrialist from South India to be accorded this honor. The Company crossed the 10 billion INR mark, becoming the first tyre company in India to reach this milestone. In addition, MRF was voted by the Far Eastern Economic Review, as one of the 10 leading corporate groups in India and a leader in Asia, and was also voted as one of India's most admired Marketing Companies by the A & M, an Advertising and Marketing journal.

 

1995
The Company's turnover crossed 15 billion INR. MRF tyres gets selected for OEM fitment to be fitted onto Daewoo Cielo. The Company was voted by the Far Eastern Economic Review as one of the 10 leading corporate groups in India, again in quick succession.

 

1996
In the Company's Golden Jubilee year, turnover crossed the 20 billion INR milestone. A factory dedicated entirely for the manufacture of radial tyres, was set up at Pondicherry. MRF Tyres gets chosen for OEM fitment on the Ford Escort, Opel Astra and Fiat Uno proving its superior quality.

 

1999

MRF was selected as the most ethical company in India by 'Business World' magazine.

 

2000

MRF launched the Smile campaign for the Indian roads.

 

2001

MRF won the No. 1 award for Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power Asia Pacific.

 

2002
MRF did it again... For the second year in succession, MRF won the No. 1 award for Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power Asia Pacific.

 

 

 

 


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.50.27

UK Pound

1

Rs.80.07

Euro

1

Rs.68.44

 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

8

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

7

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

9

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

8

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

8

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

8

--LEVERAGE

1~10

8

--RESERVES

1~10

9

--CREDIT LINES

1~10

8

--MARGINS

-5~5

 

DEMERIT POINTS

 

 

--BANK CHARGES

YES/NO

YES

--LITIGATION

YES/NO

NO

--OTHER ADVERSE INFORMATION

YES/NO

NO

MERIT POINTS

 

 

--SOLE DISTRIBUTORSHIP

YES/NO

NO

--EXPORT ACTIVITIES

YES/NO

YES

--AFFILIATION

YES/NO

YES

--LISTED

YES/NO

YES

--OTHER MERIT FACTORS

YES/NO

YES

TOTAL

 

73

 

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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