MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

04.10.2011

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

GUJARAT STATE FERTILIZERS AND CHEMICALS LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

P. O. No. Fertilizer Nagar, District Vadodara 391 750, Gujarat

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2011

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

15.02.1962

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

001121

 

 

Capital Investment / Paid-up Capital :

Rs.796.955 millions 

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

L99999GJ1962PLC001121

 

 

Legal Form :

Public Limited Liability Company. The company shares are listed on the Stock Exchange. 

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturers of Fertilizers and Chemicals including Synthetic Filament Yarn / Tyre Cord and Nylon Chips.

 

 

No. of Employees :

4862 Approximately

 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

A (69)

 

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 113146188

 

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is a well established 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 good 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 – 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

 

INFORMATION DECLINED BY

 

Name :

Mr. Damodia

Designation :

Finance Executive

Contact No.:

91-265-2242651 / 2532

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office :

P. O. No. Fertilizer Nagar - 391 750, District Vadodara, Gujarat, India

Tel. No.:

91-265-2242451 / 651 / 751

Fax No.:

91-265-2372966 / 2240097

E-Mail :

info@gsfclimited.com

kdjeswani@gsfcltd.com

crrao@gsfcltd.com

ho@gsfcltd.com

vishvesh@gsfcltd.com

Website :

http://www.gsfclimited.com

 

 

Plants/ Units:

Ř       Main Plant

Fertilizer Nagar, District Vadodara, Gujarat, India

 

Ř       Polymers Unit 

Nandesari, District Vadodara, Gujarat, India

 

Ř       Sikka Unit

Moti Khavdi, Sikka, District Jamnagar, Gujarat

 

Ř       Fibre Unit 

Kuwarda, Kosamba, District Surat, Gujarat

 

 

Branches :

102/103, Raheja Centre, 214, Free Press Journal Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai - 400 021, Maharashtra, India

Tel. No.:

91-22-2282 4030 / 2283 1903 / 894 / 915

Fax No.:

91-22-2283 1899

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

AS ON 31.03.2011

 

Name :

Mr. A. K. Joti

Designation :

Chairman

 

 

Name :

Mr. D. C. Anjaria

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Vasant P. Gandhi

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Ajay N. Shah

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Vijai Kapoor

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. P. N. Roy Chowdhury

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. M. M. Srivastava

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

D. J. Pandian

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

H V Patel

Designation :

Managing Director (upto 13.07.2011 forenoon)

 

 

Name :

Mr. Atanu Chakraborty

Designation :

Managing Director (upto 13.07.2011 afternoon)

 

 

KEY EXECUTIVES

 

Name :

Mr. V V Vachhrajani

Designation :

Company Secretary

 

 

Name :

Mr. B M Bhorani

Designation :

General Manager in Finance

 

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS / SHAREHOLDING PATTERN

 

AS ON 30.06.2011

 

Category of Shareholder

Total No. of Shares

% of total No. of Shares

 

 

As a % of (A+B+C)

(A) Shareholding of Promoter and Promoter Group

 

 

clear(1) Indian

 

 

clearBodies Corporate

30,159,981

37.84

clearSub Total

30,159,981

37.84

clear(2) Foreign

 

 

Total shareholding of Promoter and Promoter Group (A)

30,159,981

37.84

(B) Public Shareholding

 

 

clear(1) Institutions

 

 

clearMutual Funds / UTI

13,002,437

16.32

clearFinancial Institutions / Banks

106,138

0.13

clearInsurance Companies

7,937,862

9.96

clearForeign Institutional Investors

7,576,363

9.51

clearSub Total

28,622,800

35.92

clear(2) Non-Institutions

 

 

clearBodies Corporate

8,018,606

10.06

clearIndividuals

 

 

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

8,760,619

10.99

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

2,906,486

3.65

clearAny Others (Specify)

1,227,014

1.54

clearTrusts

2,292

-

clearDirectors & their Relatives & Friends

551

-

clearNon Resident Indians

371,071

0.47

clearSocieties

504,473

0.63

clearHindu Undivided Families

348,627

0.44

clearSub Total

20,912,725

26.24

Total Public shareholding (B)

49,535,525

62.16

Total (A)+(B)

79,695,506

100.00

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

-

-

clear(1) Promoter and Promoter Group

-

-

clear(2) Public

-

-

clearSub Total

-

-

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

79,695,506

100.00

 

 

SHAREHOLDING BELONGING TO THE CATEGORY :
"Promoter and Promoter Group"

 

Sl.
No.

Name of the Shareholder

Total Shares held

Number

As a % of
grand total
(A)+(B)+(C)

1

 Gujarat State Investments Limited

30,159,981

 37.84 

 

 Total

30,159,981

 37.84 

 

 


SHAREHOLDING BELONGING TO THE CATEGORY:
"Public" and holding more than 1% of the Total No.of Shares

 

Sl. No.

Name of the Shareholder

No. of Shares

Shares as % of Total No. of Shares

1

 Life Insurance Corporation of India

5,494,692 

6.89 

2

 Reliance Capital Trustee Company Limited A/c Reliance Growth Fund

4,599,118 

5.77 

3

 Fidelity Puritan Trust Fidelity Low Priced Stock Fund

2,300,000 

2.89 

4

 SBI Mutual Fund Magnum Tax Gain 1993

2,298,529 

2.88 

5

 Reliance Capital Trustee Company Limited A/c Reliance Natural Resources Fund

2,271,500 

2.85 

6

 Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers Company Limited

1,500,000 

1.88 

7

 Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited

1,500,000 

1.88 

8

 Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation

1,000,000 

1.25 

9

 Sunderam Mutual Fund A/c Sundaram Select Thematic Funds PSU Opportunities

827,114 

1.04 

10

 General Insurance Corporation of India

800,822 

1.00 

 

 Total

22,591,775 

28.35 

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturers of Fertilizers and Chemicals including Synthetic Filament Yarn / Tyre Cord and Nylon Chips.

 

 

Products :

Item Code No. (ITC Code)

Product Description

310200

Chemical Fertilizers

293300

Caprolactam

540200

Nylon Filament Yarn

 

PRODUCTION STATUS

 

AS ON 31.03.2011

 

Particulars

Unit

Licensed Capacity

Installed Capacity

Actual Production

Ammonia

MT

150000

150000 c

2281

Ammonia (Expansion)

MT

445500

445500 c

465000

Urea

MT

364000

364000

245490

Ammonium Sulphate Phosphate

            or

Ammonium Sulphate

            And

i) Di-Ammonium Phosphate

MT

256000

 

--

 

--

256000

 

--

 

10800

280071

 

--

 

0

Caprolactam

MT

70000

70000

79577

Ammonium Sulphate Caprolactam

MT

202000

196000

290696

Nylon-6 Chips

MT

-- d

7000

9520

Sulphuric Acid

MT

132000

132000

135670

Styrene Acrylonitrile

MT

500

300

--

Melamine

MT

-- d

15000

13938

MEK Oxime

MT

-- d

4450

2721

Methyl Methacrylate Monomer

MT

5000

5000 c

4547

Polymethyl Methacrylate Sheets

MT

2000

2000

721

Polymethyl Methacrylate Pellets

MT

1500

1500

1710

Ammonium Sulphate (Polymers)

MT

10000

10000

12762

Acetone Cyano Hydrine

MT

5150

5150 c

6522

Methacrylic Acid

MT

500

500

1136

DAP [A+B Train]

MT

150000 f

150000 f

709682

DAP [C Train]

MT

--

396000

 

NPK

MT

-- f

-- f

0

Synthetic Filament Yarn  Including Industrial Yarn / Tyre Cord

MT

6000

6000

4361

Nylon Chips – Fibre

MT

2000

2000

5399

 

a] Installed capacities and projects under execution are as certified by the Managing Director.

 

b] Quantities of production and stock of the products other than Ammonia, Sulphur Dioxide, Oleum, Sulphuric Acid, Monomer, Acetone Cyano Hydrine are in packed form. Caprolactam production is inclusive of molten caprolactam.

 

c] Mainly for captive consumption.

 

d] Licence not applicable/exempt from compulsory licencing.

 

e] Production and Stock of Oleum and Sulphur Dioxide obtained from the Plant are expressed in terms of Sulphuric Acid.

 

f ] Licenced and installed capacities of A+B trains are in terms of P2O5, whereas installed capacity of C train is in terms of DAP. However the production and stock of all the trains are in terms of DAP/fertilizers and in packed form. APS and NPK also produce from Sikka DAP plants.

g] Information at Sl. No. 5 and 6 includes Caprolactam and Ammonium Sulphate produced from “Caprolactam (Expansion Phase I)”.

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

No. of Employees :

4862 Approximately

 

 

Bankers :

·         Bank of Baroda

·         Central Bank of India

·         Bank of India

·         Dena Bank

·         Indian Bank

·         Vijaya Bank

·         Yes Bank Limited

·         State Bank of India

·         Indian Overseas Bank

·         Axis Bank Limited

·         ICICI Bank Limited

·         Punjab National Bank

 

 

Facilities :

Rs. In Millions

 

SECURED LOAN

31.03.2011

 

31.03.2010

 

From Banks

 

 

Cash Credit

980.790

1747.345

Interest accrued and due on above

0.002

0.166

Total

980.792

1747.511

 

Note :

The Credit Facility from Banks is secured by hypothecation of stock of raw materials, finished products, packing materials, general stores, spares, book debts etc. of the Company.

 

UNSECURED LOAN

 

 

Fixed Deposits

27.174

70.612

Other Loans

 

 

(a) Inter Corporate Deposits

2000.000

0.000

(b) Banks :

 

 

(i) Commercial Papers

0.000

1000.000

(ii) Under acceptance-cum-bill discounting facility

915.297

4057.703

Total

2942.471

5128.315

 

(Of the above, Rs. 2942.471 millions are payable during the next twelve months)

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

--

 

 

Auditors :

 

Name :

STATUTORY AUDITORS

Prakash Chandra Jain and Company

Chartered Accountants

Address: Vadodara, Gujarat

 

BRANCH AUDITORS

(Polymers and Fibre Units)

Sanjay Soni and Associats

Chartered Accountants

Address: Vadodara, Gujarat

 

COST AUDITORS

Diwanji and Associates

Cost Accountants

Address: Vadodara, Gujarat

 

 

Joint Venture :

Tunisian Indian Fertilizers, S.A. (TIFERT)

 

 

Associates/Subsidiaries :

Effluent Channel Project Limited

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

AS ON 31.03.2011

 

Authorised Capital :

 

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

 

 

 

 

200000000

Equity Shares

Rs. 10 each

Rs. 2000.000 millions

16000000

Redeemable Cumulative Preference Shares

Rs. 100 each

Rs. 1600.000 millions

 

 

Issued Capital :

 

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

 

 

 

 

79824370

Equity Shares

Rs. 10 each

Rs.798.244 millions 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subscribed Capital :

 

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

 

 

 

 

79813937

Equity Shares

Rs. 10 each

Rs.798.139 millions 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid-up Capital :

 

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

 

 

 

 

79695506

Equity Shares

Rs. 10 each

Rs.796.955 millions 

 

 

 

 

118431

Equity Shares forfeited and amount transferred to Capital Reserve in earlier years

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes :

 

Out of the Equity Shares mentioned above :

 

(a) Under the scheme of amalgamation with the Company

 

(i) 5,86,390 shares of Rs.10 each were issued to the shareholders of erstwhile Polymers Corporation of Gujarat Limited.

 

(ii) 18,57,600 shares of Rs.10 each were issued to the shareholders of erstwhile Gujarat Nylons Limited.

 

(b) 3,12,41,915 shares of Rs.10 each were issued as fully paid-up bonus shares by capitalisation of Reserves and Share Premium Account.

 

 

 


 

 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET

 

SOURCES OF FUNDS

 

31.03.2011

31.03.2010

31.03.2009

SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Share Capital

796.955

796.955

796.955

2] Share Application Money

0.000

0.000

0.000

3] Reserves & Surplus

27489.592

20644.262

18517.761

4] (Accumulated Losses)

0.000

0.000

0.000

NETWORTH

28286.547

21441.217

19314.716

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

980.792

1747.511

1547.894

2] Unsecured Loans

2942.471

5128.315

1692.056

TOTAL BORROWING

3923.263

6875.826

3239.950

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

3084.032

2821.712

3122.165

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

35293.842

31138.755

25676.831

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

12612.855

10814.835

12023.186

Capital work-in-progress

512.032

116.452

205.073

Projects Under Execution

2700.025

1702.555

304.385

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

4249.794

4249.824

6060.869

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

1040.740

1324.665

1405.848

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 

Inventories

5647.888

6110.969

7455.846

 

Sundry Debtors

8881.048

6215.786

4806.787

 

Cash & Bank Balances

6126.724

601.179

381.384

 

Other Current Assets

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

Loans & Advances

1862.359

8109.050

1987.350

Total Current Assets

22518.019

21036.984

14631.367

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

 

 

 

 

Sundry Creditors

4650.314

3622.395

4078.178

 

Other Current Liabilities

733.500

594.814

611.438

 

Provisions

2955.809

3889.351

4264.281

Total Current Liabilities

8339.623

8106.560

8953.897

Net Current Assets

14178.396

12930.424

5677.470

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

35293.842

31138.755

25676.831

 

 

PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

 

PARTICULARS

31.03.2011

31.03.2010

31.03.2009

 

SALES

 

 

 

 

 

Sales

47550.512

40191.929

58807.959

 

 

Other Income

1011.970

1130.098

712.962

 

 

TOTAL                                     (A)

48562.482

41322.027

59520.921

 

 

 

 

 

Less

EXPENSES

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of Materials

30475.162

29357.210

43424.324

 

 

Increase/(Decrease) in Finished Goods

227.832

779.227

(393.110)

 

 

Purchase of Finished Products

192.995

264.418

276.224

 

 

Administrative Expenses

2294.453

2392.335

3109.439

 

 

Personnel Expenses

2641.213

2901.894

3890.160

 

 

TOTAL                                     (B)

35831.655

35695.084

50307.037

 

 

 

 

 

Less

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

12730.827

5626.943

9213.884

 

 

 

 

 

Less

FINANCIAL EXPENSES                         (D)

137.874

306.184

391.696

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

12592.953

5320.759

8822.188

 

 

 

 

 

Less/ Add

DEPRECIATION/ AMORTISATION                     (F)

1464.025

1409.317

1430.388

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prior Period Adjustments

(4.407)

(20.250)

7.686

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT BEFORE TAX (E-F)                               (G)

11124.521

3891.192

7399.486

 

 

 

 

 

Less

TAX                                                                  (H)

3630.807

1346.482

2405.850

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT AFTER TAX (G-H)                                (I)

7493.714

2544.710

4993.636

 

 

 

 

 

Add

PREVIOUS YEARS’ BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD

904.067

477.566

473.524

 

 

 

 

 

Less

Balance reduced due to rounding off difference on Dividend and Dividend Tax

0.015

0.015

0.015

 

 

 

 

 

Less

APPROPRIATIONS

 

 

 

 

 

Transfer to General Reserve

6400.000

1700.000

4570.000

 

 

Dividend

557.869

358.630

358.630

 

 

Tax on Dividend

90.500

59.564

60.949

 

BALANCE CARRIED TO THE B/S

1349.397

904.067

477.566

 

 

 

 

 

 

EARNINGS IN FOREIGN CURRENCY

 

 

 

 

 

Export Earnings

836.793

833.321

NA

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMPORTS

 

 

 

 

 

Raw Materials

13559.004

13493.835

NA

 

 

Stores & Spares

118.491

225.373

NA

 

 

Capital Goods

261.321

0.000

NA

 

TOTAL IMPORTS

13938.816

13719.208

NA

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings Per Share (Rs.)

94-03

31.93

62.66

 

 

QUARTERLY RESULTS

 

PARTICULARS

30.06.2011

 

 

1st Quarter

Net Sales

12076.800

Total Expenditure

9338.600

PBIDT (Excl OI)

2738.200

Other Income

238.600

Operating Profit

2976.800

Interest

58.300

Exceptional Items

(526.300)

PBDT

2392.200

Depreciation

310.500

Profit Before Tax

2081.700

Tax

660.900

Provisions and contingencies

0.000

Profit After Tax

1420.800

Extraordinary Items

0.000

Prior Period Expenses

0.000

Other Adjustments

0.000

Net Profit

1420.800

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

31.03.2011

31.03.2010

31.03.2009

PAT / Total Income

(%)

15.43

6.15

8.38

 

 

 

 

 

Net Profit Margin

(PBT/Sales)

(%)

23.39

9.68

12.58

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Total Assets

(PBT/Total Assets}

(%)

31.66

12.21

27.76

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Investment (ROI)

(PBT/Networth)

 

0.39

0.18

0.38

 

 

 

 

 

Debt Equity Ratio

(Total Liability/Networth)

 

0.54

0.83

0.79

 

 

 

 

 

Current Ratio

(Current Asset/Current Liability)

 

2.70

2.59

1.63

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

 

OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

It is heartening to report that for the F.Y. 2010-11, the Company has achieved highest ever Profit before Tax (PBT) and Net Profit (Profit After Tax). PBT has increased from Rs.3890 Millions in 2009-10 to Rs.11120 Millions, registering an increase of 186%. Similarly, the Net profit was Rs.7490 Millions which is almost three times the previous year’s net profit of Rs.2540 Millions. During F.Y. 2010-11, there was constraint in availability of imported Phosphoric Acid at Sikka Unit, which affected production and availability of DAP. Inspite of this, the Company witnessed a rise of 18% in net sales. The net sales increased from Rs. 40190 Millions in 2009-10 to Rs.47550 Millions in 2010-11. The Company achieved higher sales turnover as a result of better price realization in both the business segments viz. Fertilizer and Industrial Products. The EBIDTA for 2010-11 was 12730 Millions as compared to Rs.5630 Millions in the previous F.Y. 2009-10, thus showing stride of 126%. Better margins in Fertilizer and Industrial Product segments have improved the overall EBIDTA margin from 14% to 26.77%. The interest cost has decreased from Rs.310 Millions in previous year to Rs.14 Millions in F.Y.2010-11.

 

CURRENT PERFORMANCE

The Directors are pleased to report that during the First Quarter (Q1) of Financial Year (F.Y.) 2011-12 also, the Company has achieved Net Profit of Rs.1420 Millions which is ever highest in the Q1 of any Financial Year ever since its inception. The EBIDTA margin has improved from 19% during Q1 of F.Y. 2010-11 to 25% during the Q1 of the current Financial Year. The above results are after making the provision for exceptional items aggregating Rs.526.3 Millions. The operational performance of the Company during Q1 of the current Financial Year is encouraging when the fertilizer production increased from 0.358 million Tons during Q1 of 2010-11 to 0.377 million Tons during the Q1 of 2011-12. Similarly, the production of major Industrial Products viz. Caprolactam, Nylon-6, Melamine, etc., during the same period, remained above the capacity levels and when compared, it is higher than the production of the corresponding period of the previous Financial Year. The Net Sales of the Company during the Q1 of F.Y. 2011-12 is Rs.12080 Millions which is higher by Rs.1410 Millions (up by 13%) as compared to the Net Sales of Rs.10670 Millions during Q1 of F.Y. 2010-11. The sales price of major Industrial Products like Caprolactam, Melamine and Nylon-6 were tuned in line with international prices. Similarly, price realization in Fertilizer segment was also higher. The prices of major raw materials showed a rising trend, thus affecting the cost of production.

 

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT

1 MACRO ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

The Indian economy showed robust economic growth during 2010-11. The country faced many structural challenges like economic governance, building of infrastructure and efficiency in delivery of subsidies. Addressing these challenges, initially helped to moderate inflation, improve economic inclusion, boost investment and increase the growth rate of agriculture during 2010-11. Inflation continued to be high though it reduced slightly over the fiscal year. The growth rate in GDP at factor cost with constant prices in 2010-11 was estimated to be 8.6% as compared to 8.0% in 2009-10. The growth rates were 5.4% in agriculture and allied activities, 8.1% in industry and 9.6% in services, as compared to 0.4%, 8.0% and 10.1% respectively during 2009-10. The agriculture sector got a boost due to good rains during Kharif 2010. The rainfall received was 912.8 mm, which was 2% above average. Out of 36 meteorological sub-divisions, 31 received excess/normal rainfall and 5 received deficient rainfall. The food-grain production increased substantially from 218.11 million tones in 2009-10 to 232.07 million tons in 2010-11, a rise of 6.4%. Gujarat, where all the production units of the Company are located, showed a spectacular economic growth rate of 10.14%. Gujarat’s share in India’s export was 20.8%. Since 2002-03, Gujarat’s GDP has shown an annual growth rate of 10.62% which is substantially above the national growth rate of 7.77%. During the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit

- 2011, Gujarat attracted investments worth Rs. 20.83 Lac Millions. In agriculture, Gujarat showed outstanding performance

- it became the largest producer of cotton and contributes 12% to India’s textile exports. Gujarat continues to be one of the most industry friendly states of the country.

 

Thrust on Agriculture :

The agriculture sector is crucial for India’s economic development and a very important driver of macro-economic

performance. It is a critical element of the national growth strategy. In line with the process of economic development, the share of the agricultural sector in the GDP shows change over the years, but even today about 52% of the population depend on the agriculture for livelihood. The Eleventh Five Year Plan lays greater emphasis on the reversal of decline in agricultural growth rates and has identified the areas whereby 4% annual growth can be achieved. Thrust on increasing area under irrigation, favorable terms of trade to farmers, better and cheaper access to credit, more investment in agriculture, use of latest technology including the use of new and specialty fertilizers for application based on soil report would certainly help in giving momentum to the agricultural growth. Gujarat is the primary market for Fertilizers manufactured by the Company. The programs implemented by the State Government have helped immensely in improving the agricultural productivity and out of the Company’s fertilizer sales in India aggregating 1.569 millions Tons, 0.842 million Tons were sold in the State of Gujarat, which constitutes 53.7% of its total Fertilizer sales. The performance of Gujarat in the agricultural sector has been one of the best in the Country. Helped by the Krushi Mahotsav and other initiatives of Gujarat Government, the State leads in agricultural growth. The Gujarat Green Revolution Company Ltd. (GGRC) has helped to cover 0.324 million Hectares of land under drip irrigation in Gujarat. During the Golden Jubilee year of Gujarat (April 2010 to March 2011), an additional area of 0.130 million Hectares was brought under drip irrigation by GGRC. GSFC sold 1.569 million Tons of Fertilizers, as compared to the last year’s sales of 1.778 million Tons, which was lower by 11.75%. This was mainly due to constraints in the availability of raw materials, particularly imported phosphoric acid, for the Sikka Plant. Out of the total sales of 0.707 million Tons of DAP, the Company sold 0.407 million Tons in Gujarat, thus maintaining the highest market share of 50%, followed by IFFCO (25%) and Indian Potash Limited (12%). In case of Ammonium Phosphate Sulphate (APS), the Company could attain the highest market share of 51% in Gujarat, followed by Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers Company Limited (GNFC) at 46%.

 

OPPORTUNITIES and THREATS

 

Nutrient Based Subsidy Policy (NBS) :

Government of India has introduced a Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) scheme w.e.f. April 1, 2010. Under this new regime, for phosphatic and potassic and certain other Fertilizers, the subsidy was given based on the amount of nutrients  contained in the fertilizers sold. The rates announced were viz. Nitrogen Rs.23.227/Kg, Phosphorus Rs.26.276/Kg, Potash Rs.24.487/Kg and Sulphur Rs.1.784/Kg. The Government allowed the selling prices of these Fertilizers to be determined by the companies/ suppliers based on the market forces. Thus, a regime of fixed subsidies and floating prices was introduced for products covered under the NBS policy. However, Urea remained under the retention price scheme, but its MRP was raised by 10%, i.e. from Rs 4,830/MT to Rs. 5,310/MT from April 1, 2010. The implementation of NBS was meant to encourage the use of Fertilizers by farmers as per the balanced nutrient requirements of the crop/soil, as well as bring control on the amount of subsidy given. The balanced nutrient application would help in restoring soil health. The farmers have also been encouraged to use complex Fertilizers in a big way. Special subsidies on Zinc and Boron fortified Fertilizer have boosted their use by farmers. The Government modified NBS in January, 2011 and accordingly from 1st January, 2011 to 31st March, 2011, the subsidy on DAP was reduced by Rs.300/MT (-1.8%). For other NPK grades also, the subsidy was reduced. The Government has again modified the NBS from April 1, 2011 and accordingly from 1st April, 2011 till 31st March 2012, the subsidy on DAP has been increased from Rs.16268/MT to Rs.19763/MT, an increase of Rs.3495/MT(+21%). Subsidies for other Phosphatic Fertilizers were also increased. GOI also declared that the secondary freight from last point to retailing point will be given separately. Secondary freight for the PandK Fertilizers will be paid in line with the “Uniform Freight” applicable for urea. Freight for direct road movement (primary movement) would be subject to lower of actual claim and equivalent of rail freight. Freight rates for different distance slabs have been announced by DOF.

 

Areas of Concern - Raw Material Utility Prices :

Due to political unrest in Middle East and African Countries, supply of raw material especially phosphoric acid and rock phosphate has been affected and this has adversely affected the production of fertilizers using Phosphoric Acid (PA) as raw material, in the country. Any increase in the gas price would also have an impact on the cost of production. The international prices of raw materials and fertilizers showed a spurt during F.Y. 2010-11. The average CFR price of phosphoric acid which was USD 580/MT during 2009-10 rose to USD 791/MT (+36%) during 2010-11. Sulphur price experienced a steep rise during 2010-11, from around USD 95/MT to USD172/MT, i.e. an increase of 81%. Average rock phosphate price also increased from USD 115/MT to USD 145/MT. Ammonia price also increased by USD 100/MT during 2010-11 as compared to 2009-10. CFR price of PA in the International market which was USD 830/MT in Q4 of 2010-11 rose to USD 980/MT in Q1 of 2011-12. The price of imported Sulphur and Ammonia also rose substantially. The continued increase in crude oil prices is a matter of concern, which is impacting the road freight. This rise in raw material prices in the international market had an impact on the finished DAP price. The average DAP prices during 2009-10 was about USD 404/MT and went up to USD 589/MT. Substantial imports of DAP around 7.411 millions MT took place during the year 2010-11. All India DAP sales increased to 11.102 millions MT but the Company could sell 0.708 million MT as against last year sales of 0.948 million MT due to non-availability of imported phosphoric acid for Sikka Unit.

 

Average Prices of Raw materials and Finished Products (USD / MT)

 

Product

2009-10

2010-11

% Increase / Decrease

DAP (C and F)

404

589

+46

PA (C and F)

580

791

+36

Rock Phosphate (C and F)

115

145

+25

Sulphur (C and F)

95

172

+81

Ammonia (C and F)

303

401

+32

 

Industrial Products :

The year as a whole showed consistent growth in demand for industrial products of the Company as the market was very favorable. The improvement experienced in the end-product markets of major industrial products of the Company led to a strong demand and increased levels of sales as compared to the previous year. Globally, the raw material prices rose to new heights which partly resulted into all time high prices of the major industrial products such as Caprolactam and Nylon-6 with better realizations. The prices were complemented by robust demand of finished goods. This helped sales of the major industrial products, especially Caprolactam, Nylon-6, Ammonia and Polymer products. The demand across all the end use segments like Automobile, Textile, Infrastructure, Housing, Consumer Durables etc. was strong, resulting in increased sale. Caprolactam accounts for approximately 51% of the total industrial products sales of the Company. The net sales of industrial products for the F.Y. 2010-11 rose by more than 25% over 2009-10. During the year under review, the Rupee remained fairly stable, thus having no major impact on the sales realization. The growth prospects for the financial year 2011-12 may be dampened in part because of the high inflation. The GDP growth forecast for the Indian economy has been revised downwards to 8% as against 8.5% projected earlier. The world economy is also under pressure due to increase in oil prices and various factors including the political unrest in Middle East Countries. The world economy, which is currently growing at 2%, may again go under recession, if the oil prices rise to levels such as USD 150/barrel. The end use industries of Caprolactam viz. Automobiles and Textiles may no longer be in a position to absorb further increase in prices and hence downward trend in prices of Caprolactam and Nylon-6 is

likely. Thus, the volumes, margins and sales are likely to come under pressure in 2011-12 as compared to 2010-11.

 

 

OUTLOOK FOR 2011-12

With the announcement of NBS policy and the resultant fixation of subsidy on per ton basis on phosphatic/ potassic fertilizers, maximum retail price of the product can be altered by the manufacturers in relation to the raw material prices in the international markets and other costs. The policy may increase the volatility in the profit margins of the fertilizer industry, and cost efficient players will be better placed to combat the impact of this volatility. NBS policy on PandK fertilizers has been well received by all stake holders and the availability of fertilizers has also improved. Considering the encouraging NBS policy for use of NP/NPK fertilizers, GSFC has a good and appropriate product mix, and the Company can benefit substantially by adding facilities to produce DAP and NP/NPK fertilizers preferably at Sikka Unit. This is being considered by the Company. Further, with subsidy provided on micronutrient fortified fertilizers, the manufacturers also benefit from the production of such fertilizers. The Company is also examining the possibilities to manufacture such type of customized fertilizers. The Union Budget-2011-12 has now accorded an infrastructure status for investment in fertilizer projects, and this is a major policy advance in encouraging investment in the fertilizer sector which can be used by the Company to its benefit.

Other measures such as better access to credit, extra emphasis on irrigation, micro-irrigation and soil testing, and

improvement in rural infrastructure would further improve growth opportunities in the agriculture sector. The extension of NBS regime to cover urea is under active consideration of the Government, and the provision of direct transfer of fertilizer subsidy to farmers is being explored. Under NBS policy, there was a cap prevailing on pricing of phosphatic fertilizers. Recently, the Department of Fertilizers, GOI has issued a notification whereby the pricing cap has been lifted and accordingly, the market price of subsidized P and K fertilizers is open for fixation by the manufacturers at reasonable level. Farmers of Gujarat generally prefer indigenous fertilizers to imported material and besides NP/NPK complexes, the demand for DAP is likely to rise. Considering the Company’s good presence in these potential markets and the good brand preference enjoyed, there may not be much problem in the sale of DAP it produces. Inclusion of ammonium sulphate in the subsidy fold has also significantly helped the Company to increase its sales volume. The Company has well established market for APS and since subsidy is considered on the sulphur content, the policy has a favorable impact on the Company. With wide spread monsoon, the Company should do well on fertilizer sales front. Sizable imports of DAP/NP/NPK have been planned by GOI during 2011-12 but due to sharp increase in prices in the international markets, the actual imports

so far were less than the projected quantity and hence availability at present remains tight. It is expected that with the arrival of fresh shipments of imported fertilizers, the situation may improve.

 

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

The Directors are pleased to present, in the Table below, a brief highlights of Company’s financial performance:

 

 

Performance

Increase

Sales Turnover

Rs. 47550 millions

+18%

EBIDTA

Rs. 12730 millions

+126%

Profit Before Tax

Rs. 11120 millions

+186%

Net Profit (PAT)

Rs. 7490 millions

+194%

 

As can be seen, the Company has attained new heights in financial performance and this has improved across all the key performance parameters. The sales turnover achieved for the year ended March 31, 2011 was Rs. 47550 Millions, which registered a growth of 18% over the previous year. The EBIDTA increased by 126% from Rs. 5630 Millions to Rs.12730 Millions. The profit before tax increased by 186% to Rs. 11120 Millions and the profit after tax by 194% to Rs. 7490 Millions. The Company has recorded highest ever Net Profit of Rs.7490 Millions which is almost three times the Net Profit of Rs. 2540 Millions achieved during the previous year. The Compounded Annual Growth rate of Net Profit for the last five financial years is 29%. The earning per share (EPS) for the year was Rs. 94.03. The Directors have recommended 70% dividend aggregating Rs. 640 Millions including Dividend Distribution Tax. Thus, the retained earnings of Rs. 6850 Millions have increased the net-worth of the Company from Rs. 21440 Millions at the close of previous year to Rs. 28290 Millions during 2010-11. At the end of financial year 2010-11, the Company had the net borrowing of Rs. 3920 Millions as against Rs. 6880 Millions as on March 31, 2010. During the year, the Company has liquidated deposits with limited companies amounting to Rs. 5380 Millions and has parked surplus funds amounting to Rs. 5580 Millions with Banks in Short Term Deposit at the end of March 2011. The Directors are pleased to inform that the Company continues to be a debt free Company. The Company maintains a healthy credit rating of ‘PR1+’ for short term borrowings and ‘Care AA’ for long term borrowings from CARE and ‘F1+’ for short term borrowing and ‘AA’ with ‘stable’ outlook from FITCH.

 

 

FIXED ASSETS:

·         Land

·        Building

·        Railway Sidings

·        Plant and Machinery

·        Furniture, Fittings and Equipments

·        Vehicles

·        Library Books

·        Computer Software

·        Assets retired from use and held for disposal

 


CMT REPORT (Corruption, Money Laundering & Terrorism]

 

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

 

1]         INFORMATION ON DESIGNATED PARTY

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

 

2]         Court Declaration :

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

 

3]         Asset Declaration :

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

 

4]         Record on Financial Crime :

            Charges or conviction registered against subject:                                                              None

 

5]         Records on Violation of Anti-Corruption Laws :

            Charges or investigation registered against subject:                                                          None

 

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

            Charges or investigation registered against subject:                                                          None

 

7]         Criminal Records

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

 

8]         Affiliation with Government :

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

 

9]         Compensation Package :

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

 

10]        Press Report :

            No press reports / filings exists on the subject.

 


 

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

 

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

 

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

 

 

CONTRAVENTION

 

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

 

 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.49.42

UK Pound

1

Rs.76.72

Euro

1

Rs.65.85

 


 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

8

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

7

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

8

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

8

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

7

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

8

--LEVERAGE

1~10

8

--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

NO

--LISTED

YES/NO

YES

--OTHER MERIT FACTORS

YES/NO

YES

TOTAL

 

69

 

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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