MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

22.04.2013

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

GREAVES COTTON LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

Industry Manor Off Appasahabmarathe Marg, Prabhadevi, Mumbai – 400025, Maharashtra

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2012

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

29.03.1922

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

000987

 

 

Capital Investment / Paid-up Capital :

Rs.488.400 Million

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

L99999MH1922PLC000987

 

 

Legal Form :

A Closely Held Public Limited Liability Company

 

 

Line of Business :

The company manufacturing of engines, and contraction equipment and trading of power tillers, motor graders etc.

 

 

No. of Employees :

Not Available

 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

A (63)

 

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 2597000

 

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is a well established and reputed company having a good track record. Financially company appears to be strong.  Liquidity position of the company is good. The performance capability seems to be high.

 

Trade relations are reported to be fair. Business is active. Payments are reported to be regular and as per commitment.

 

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

 

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 – June 30, 2012

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(31.03.2012)

Current Rating

(30.06.2012)

India

A1

A1

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D

 

 

 

 

EXTERNAL AGENCY RATING

 

Rating Agency Name

FITCH

Rating

Long Term Rating AA

Rating Explanation

Having very low default risk. It indicate very strong capacity for payments of financial commitment.

Date

December 2011

 

 

RBI DEFAULTERS’ LIST STATUS

 

Subject’s name is not enlisted as a defaulter in the publicly available RBI Defaulters’ list.

 

 

EPF (Employee Provident Fund) DEFAULTERS’ LIST STATUS

 

Subject’s name is not enlisted as a defaulter in the publicly available EPF (Employee Provident Fund) Defaulters’ list as of 31-03-2012.

 

 

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered/corporate  Office :

Industry Manor, Appasaheb Marathe Marg, Prabhadevi, Mumbai – 400025, Maharashtra, India

Tel. No.:

91-22-24397575

Fax No.:

91-22-24377730

E-Mail :

Rahul.rao@greavescotton.com

investorservices@greavescotton.com

Web Site :

www.greavescotton.com

 

 

Factory :

Maharashtra

Chakan, Pune

Chinchwad, Pune

Chiklthana, Aurangabad

Shendra, Aurangabad

Waluj, Aurangabad

 

Tamil Nadu

Gummidipoondi

Ranipet

 

 

Regional Office :

Located :

·         Mumbai

·         Ahmedabad

·         New Delhi

·         Kolkata

·         Jharkhand

·         Bangalore

·         Chennai

·         Cochin

·         Hyderabad

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

As on 31. 03.2012

 

Name :

Karan Thapar

Designation :

Chairman

 

 

Name :

Sunil Pahilajani

Designation :

Managing Director and CEO (Effective November 5, 2011)

 

 

Name :

Vijay Rai

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Suresh N. Talwar

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Vikram Tandon

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Sukh Dev Nayyar

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Clive Hickman

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Prabhakar Dev

Designation :

Managing Director and CEO (Up to November 4, 2011)

 

 

 

 

KEY EXECUTIVES

 

Name :

K. K. Saraf

Designation :

Executive Vice President and Company Secretary

 

 

Name :

Ashok Kumar Sonthalia

Designation :

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

Name :

Anil Gole

Designation :

Chief Human Resources Officer

 

 

Name :

Sanjiv Kumar

Designation :

Chief Executive Officer  (Automotive Engine Business)

 

 

Name :

Ramachandran Nandagopal

Designation :

Chief Executive Officer (Construction Equipment)

 

 

Name :

Vinay Khanolkar

Designation :

Chief Executive Officer (Aftermarket)

 

 

Name :

C.M. Ashok Muni

Designation :

Chief Executive Officer (Farm Equipment Business)

 

 

Name :

Prakash Bhalekar

Designation :

Chief Executive Officer (Engine Component Technologies, Industrial Engine Business and Auxiliary Power Business)

 

 

 

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS / SHAREHOLDING PATTERN

 

As on 31.12.2012

                             

Category of Shareholder

Total No. of Shares

Total Shareholding as a % of total No. of Shares

(A) Shareholding of Promoter and Promoter Group

 

 

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gif(1) Indian

 

 

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifIndividuals / Hindu Undivided Family

1000

0.00

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifBodies Corporate

125920566

51.56

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifSub Total

125921566

51.56

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gif(2) Foreign

 

 

Total shareholding of Promoter and Promoter Group (A)

125921566

51.56

(B) Public Shareholding

 

 

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gif(1) Institutions

 

 

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifMutual Funds / UTI

36985283

15.15

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifFinancial Institutions / Banks

265316

0.11

         Insurens companies

29087742

11.91

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifForeign Institutional Investors

20614117

8.44

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifSub Total

86952458

35.61

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gif(2) Non-Institutions

 

 

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifBodies Corporate

8010411

3.28

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifIndividuals

 

 

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifIndividual shareholders holding nominal share capital up to Rs.0.100 Million

19020235

7.79

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifIndividual shareholders holding nominal share capital in excess of Rs.0.100 Million

2291547

0.94

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifAny Others (Specify)

2010578

0.82

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifOverseas Corporate Bodies

775000

0.32

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifNon Resident Indians

1197133

0.49

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifTrusts

38445

0.02

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifSub Total

31332771

12.83

Total Public shareholding (B)

118285229

48.44

Total (A)+(B)

244206795

100.00

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

0

0

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gif(1) Promoter and Promoter Group

0

0

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gif(2) Public

0

0

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifSub Total

0

0

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

244206795

0.00

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

The company manufacturing of engines, and contraction equipment and trading of power tillers, motor graders etc.

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

No. of Employees :

Not Available

 

 

Bankers :

·         State Bank of India

·         Bank of India

·         ICICI Bank

·         HDFC Bank

·         Royal Bank of Scotland N.V.

 

 

Facilities :

(Rs. In Millions)

Secured Loan

As on

31.03.2012

As on

31.03.2011

Cash Credit/ Short Term Finance From Bank

0.000

22.900

                                                   Total

0.000

22.900

 

Note : Cash Credit and Short Term Finance from Banks are secured by hypothecation of all stock-in-trade, spares, tools and book debts, present and future, of the Company. The charges on these assets also extend to letters of credit and bank guarantees upto Rs. 278.500 million (Previous Period Rs.807.700 million) and Rs.42.100 million (Previous Period Rs. 62.900 million) respectively.

 

 

Banking Relations :

--

 

 

Auditors :

 

Name :

Walker, Chandiok and Company

Chartered Accountants

 

 

Associates :

·         Bharat Starch Products Limited

·         DBH Consulting Limited

·         DBH Global Holdings Limited

·         DBH International Private Limited

·         DBH Investments Private Limited

·         DBH Stephan Limited English Indian Clays Limited

·         Karun Carpets Private Limited

·         Pembril Industrial & EngineeringCompany Private Limited

·         Premium Stephan B.V.,Netherlands

·         Premium Transmission Cooperatie UA

·         Premium Transmission Limited

 

 

Subsidiary of Greaves Cotton Netherlands B.V. :

·         Ascot International FZC

 

 

Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Greaves Leasing Finance Limited :

·         Dee Greaves Limited

 

 

·          

Wholly Owned Subsidiary :

·         Greaves Auto Limited

·         Greaves Cotton Netherlands B.V.

·         Greaves Leasing Finance Limited

 

 

Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Greaves Cotton Netherlands B.V. :

·         Greaves Farymann Diesel GmbH

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

As on 31.03.2012

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

 

 

 

 

250000000

Equity Shares

Rs.2/- each

Rs. 500.000 Million

2500000

Preference Shares

Rs.100/- each

Rs. 250.000 Million

 

                                                            Total

 

Rs. 750.000 Million

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

 

 

 

 

244206795

Equity Shares

Rs.2/- each

Rs.488.400 Million

 

 

Name of the shareholder

      31.03.2012

 

Number of shares held in the Company

Percentage   of shares held ( % )

DBH International Private Limited

98537502

40.35

Reliance Capital Trustee Company Limited

14815042

6.07

Bharat Starch Products Limited

13775865

5.64

Karun Carpets Private Limited

13657899

5.59


 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

 

 

ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET

 

SOURCES OF FUNDS

 

31.03.2012

      31.03.2011

31.03.2010

SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Share Capital

488.400

488.400

488.400

2] Share Application Money

0.000

0.000

0.000

3] Reserves & Surplus

6005.300

4772.100

3924.200

4] (Accumulated Losses)

0.000

0.000

0.000

NETWORTH

6493.700

5260.500

4412.600

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

0.000

22.900

3.700

2] Unsecured Loans

201.700

3.600

47.900

TOTAL BORROWING

201.700

26.500

51.600

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

299.600

263.600

245.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

6995.000

5550.600

4709.200

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

32951.000

2641.300

2378.000

Capital work-in-progress

167.800

92.900

281.800

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

1114.200

838.400

1301.300

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 

Inventories

1699.700

1868.400

1532.900

 

Sundry Debtors

2559.200

2580.900

2024.800

 

Cash & Bank Balances

702.500

601.800

218.500

 

Other Current Assets

18.600

26.900

0.000

 

Loans & Advances

1359.300

1157.600

1003.400

Total Current Assets

6339.300

6235.600

4779.600

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

 

 

 

 

Sundry Creditors

1935.500

2141.000

2452.600

 

Other Current Liabilities

822.600

1082.000

247.00

 

Provisions

1163.300

1034.600

1331.900

Total Current Liabilities

3921.400

4257.600

4031.500

Net Current Assets

2417.900

1978.000

7481.00

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

6995.000

5550.600

4709.200

 


PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

 

PARTICULARS

31.03.2012

31.03.2011

31.03.2010

 

SALES

 

 

 

 

 

Income

17534.400

12521.700

13472.100

 

 

Other Income

59.800

123.800

68.500

 

 

TOTAL                                    

17594.200

12645.500

13540.600

 

 

 

 

 

Less

EXPENSES

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of material consumed

12054.500

8167.400

 

 

Purchase of stock-in-trade

424.000

580.900

 

 

 

Changes in inventories of finished goods, work-in-progress and stock-in-trade

(151.700)

(62.800)

 

 

 

Employee benefit

1275.100

831.500

 

 

 

Other expenses

1567.300

1071.400

 

 

 

TOTAL                                    

15169.200

10588.400

11407.200

 

 

 

 

 

Less

PROFIT BEFORE INTEREST, TAX, DEPRECIATION AND AMORTISATION

2425.00

2057.100

21334.00

 

 

 

 

 

Less

FINANCIAL EXPENSES                        

34.800

10.500

129.100

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT BEFORE TAX, DEPRECIATION AND AMORTISATION                                  

2390.200

2046.600

2004.300

 

 

 

 

 

Less/ Add

DEPRECIATION/ AMORTISATION                    

317.300

209.800

270.300

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT BEFORE EXCEPTIONAL AND EXTRAORDINARY ITEMS AND TAX

2072.900

1836.800

1734.000

 

 

 

 

 

Add

EXCEPTIONAL ITEMS

432.900

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT BEFORE TAX

2505.800

1836.800

1734.000

 

 

 

 

 

Less

TAX                                                                 

650.900

564.000

554.300

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT AFTER TAX                            

1854.900

1272.800

1179.700

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMPORTS

 

 

 

 

 

Raw Materials

202.000

116.800

169.500

 

 

Components and Spare Parts

679.200

1005.100

552.700

 

 

Capital Goods

143.700

90.400

275.700

 

TOTAL IMPORTS

1024.900

1212.300

997.900

 

 

 

 

 

 

EARNINGS IN FOREIGN CURRENCY

 

 

 

 

 

a) Export of goods on F.O.B. basis ( including foreign branch)

522.500

192.100

275.700

 

 

b) Direct Sales Compensation (including foreign branch)

4.300

6.400

18.100

 

TOTAL EARNINGS

256.800

198.500

293.800

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings Per Share (Rs.)

7.60

5.21

4.83

 

 

QUARTERLY RESULTS

 

PARTICULARS (Rs. Millions)

30.06.2012

30.09.2012

31.12.2012

Audited/ Unaudited

1ST Quarter 

2nd  Quarter 

3rd Quarter

Net sales

4115.800

4501.300

5157.800

Total Expenditure

3619.000

3924.800

4440.800

PBIDT (Excl ol)

496.800

576.500

717.000

Other Income

29.400

20.400

68.500

Operating Profit

526.200

596.900

785.500

Interest

3.100

1.600

2.200

Exceptional items

0.000

(34.300)

(141.800)

PBDT

523.100

561.000

641.500

Depreciation

88.900

94.000

98.600

Profit Before Tax

434.200

467.000

542.900

Tax

118.700

131.400

199.300

Provision and Contingencies

0.000

0.000

0.000

Profit After Tax

315.500

335.600

343.600

 

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

31.03.2012

31.03.2011

31.03.2010

PAT / Total Income

(%)

10.54

10.06

0.81

 

 

 

 

 

Net Profit Margin

(PBT/Sales)

(%)

14.29

14.67

18.59

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Total Assets

(PBT/Total Assets}

(%)

6.38

20.69

24.22

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Investment (ROI)

(PBT/Networth)

 

0.38

0.35

0.39

 

 

 

 

 

Debt Equity Ratio

(Total Debt /Networth)

 

0.03

0.00

0.01

 

 

 

 

 

Current Ratio

(Current Asset/Current Liability)

 

1.62

1.46

1.18

 

 


LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

Sr. No.

Check List by Info Agents

Available in Report (Yes / No)

1]

Year of Establishment

YES

2]

Locality of the firm

YES

3]

Constitutions of the firm

NO

4]

Premises details

 

5]

Type of Business

NO

6]

Line of Business

NO

7]

Promoter's background

NO

8]

No. of employees

NO

9]

Name of person contacted

NO

10]

Designation of contact person

NO

11]

Turnover of firm for last three years

YES

12]

Profitability for last three years

YES

13]

Reasons for variation <> 20%

----------------------

14]

Estimation for coming financial year

NO

15]

Capital in the business

YES

16]

Details of sister concerns

YES

17]

Major suppliers

NO

18]

Major customers

NO

19]

Payments terms

NO

20]

Export / Import details (if applicable)

NO

21]

Market information

----------------------

22]

Litigations that the firm / promoter involved in

----------------------

23]

Banking Details

YES

24]

Banking facility details

YES

25]

Conduct of the banking account

----------------------

26]

Buyer visit details

----------------------

27]

Financials, if provided

YES

28]

Incorporation details, if applicable

YES

29]

Last accounts filed at ROC

YES

30]

Major Shareholders, if available

NO

31]

Date of Birth of Proprietor/Partner/Director, if available

NO

32]

PAN of Proprietor/Partner/Director, if available

NO

33]

Voter ID No of Proprietor/Partner/Director, if available

NO

34]

External Agency Rating, if available

YES

 

 

Unsecured Loan :

 

Particular

As on

31.03.2012

As on

31.03.2011

Interest-Free Sales Tax Loan And Special Incentive Loan

1.700

3.600

Short term From Others

200.00

0.000

                                                    Total

201.700

3.600

 

Note :

 

Interest-free Sales Tax Loan, Maharashtra- Deferment of five years sales tax liability from May 1995 to May 2000.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION :

 

Subject is engaged in manufacturing of engines and construction equipment and trading of power tillers, motor graders etc. The Company has manufacturing facilities in the states of Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. The products are mainly sold in India with some export to Middle East, Africa and South East Asia Region. The Company has four direct and two indirect subsidiaries having operations in India, Netherlands, Germany and Sharjah.

 

PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW

 

The financial year began on a positive note. However, the economy started witnessing a rise in inflationary trend during the second half of the year which together with tightening of the monetary policy and a widening trade deficit resulted in a slow-down in the overall demand scenario. This affected the performance of almost all business segments in which Greaves operates. The Company achieved gross revenue of Rs.17594.200 million and Profit after Tax (excluding exceptional items) of Rs.1444.000 million for the financial year ended March 31, 2012 as against Rs.12645.5000 million and Rs.1272.8000 million respectively, for the previous financial period (nine months). On a comparative basis (April to March period) the Revenue and the Profit after Tax before exceptional items registered a growth of 8.7% and drop of 6.9% respectively. The profits were lower due to higher material costs and certain one-off items of expenditures/write-offs. The Company commissioned in October 2011, its new unit at Shendra (Aurangabad) for manufacture of Light Diesel Engines. This together with the ongoing expansion at the Ranipet Unit, will enhance the production capacity of Light Diesel Engines for automotive applications to 5,25,000 nos. per annum.

 

During the year the Company sold its land at Thoraipakkam, Chennai, for a consideration of Rs.800.000 millions thus making a gain amounting to Rs.694.000 millions, net of tax.

 

SUBSIDIARIES

 

1. Greaves Farymann Diesel GmbH, Lampertheim, Germany (GFD)

 

The entire share capital of GFD is held by the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary viz. Greaves Cotton Netherlands B.V.

 

GFD reported improved performance for the financial year ended March 31, 2012 with a total income of Euro 5.541 million and loss of Euro 0.033 million. The Company has taken certain strategic moves in order to improve the performance of GFD.

 

2. Greaves Cotton Netherlands B.V. (GCN)

 

The entire equity capital of GCN is held by Greaves Cotton Limited. GCN acts as an investment Company in Netherlands B.V. During the financial year under review, the Company invested a further sum of Euro 35,000 in the ordinary shares of GCN. GCN reported a Loss of Euro 35,410 for the year ended March 31, 2012.

 

3. Ascot International FZC (Ascot), Sharjah

 

The entire share capital of Ascot is held jointly by Greaves Cotton Netherlands B.V. (90%) and Greaves Cotton Limited (10%). Ascot is engaged in the distribution of Greaves products, largely DG sets. Ascot earned total revenue of AED 2.926 million and incurred a loss of AED 0.367 million for the year ended March 31, 2012. The Company has initiated various steps to improve the business of Ascot on the back of extensive service network for the products sold by Ascot. These measures are expected to improve Ascot’s performance substantially in the coming years.

 

4. Greaves Leasing Finance Limited (GLFL)

 

GLFL is a wholly- owned subsidiary of the Company. GLFL is engaged in leasing and finance activities confined only to Greaves Group. It reported total revenue of Rs. 44.700 millions and Profit after Tax of Rs.27.200 millions for the financial year 2011-12.

 

5. Dee Greaves Limited (DGL)

 

DGL is a wholly owned subsidiary of GLFL. During the financial year 2011-12, it did not do any business. It earned a marginal profit presenting interest income, net of expenses.

 

6. Greaves Auto Limited (GAL)

 

GAL is a wholly owned subsidiary of Greaves Cotton Limited. GAL is yet to commence any business activity. GAL earned marginalprofit on account of interest income net of administrative expenses.

 

Promoter Group

 

The Promoter Group holding in the Company currently is 51.58% of the Company’s Equity Capital. The Members may note that the Promoter Group companies, are controlled by Mr. Karan Thapar, comprising of the following Companies (1) English Indian Clays Limited (2) Premium Transmission Limited (3) Pembril Industrial & Engineering Company Private Limited (4) DBH International Private Limited (5) Karun Carpets Private Limited (6) Greaves Leasing Finance Limited (7) Dee Greaves Limited (8) Bharat Starch Products Limited (9) DBH Global Holdings Limited (10) DBH Investments Private Limited (11) Greaves Farymann Diesel GmbH (12) DBH Consulting Limited (13) Greaves Auto Limited (14) Greaves Cotton Netherlands B.V. (15) Ascot International FZC (16) Premium Transmission Cooperatie UA (17) DBH Stephan Limited. and (18) Premium Stephan B.V., Netherlands.

 

 

COMPANY OVERVIEW

 

During the year the Company’s performance mirrored the apparent decelerated growth across vital sectors of the Indian economy. However, demand from Small Commercial Vehicle (SCV) segment facilitated the Company to achieve net sales at 17594.2000 millions a growth of 8.7 % on a comparative basis (April to March period). The PAT (before exceptional items) stood at 1444.0000 millions down by 6.9 % compared to previous 12 months period. Many economic indicators affected businesses at large, with high interest rates in particular impacting the construction equipment business.

 

 

AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE BUSINESS

 

Industry Overview

 

Despite near flat growth of Indian Automobile Sector during financial year 2011-12 (FY12), Small Commercial Vehicle (SCV) segment grew at a robust rate of 27 %, albeit on a small base. Connecting nooks and corners of Indian hinterland through last mile transportation SCVs recorded impressive growth. Sales of three-wheeled diesel vehicles recorded a modest growth of 5% as compared to 18% in the previous year, while four wheeled vehicles maintained a growth of 32%. Courtesy the competitive advantages that SCV’s bring, the demand from the cargo segment picked up demonstrating an increasing adoption of the hub and spoke model.

 

Business Overview

 

Greaves Cotton’s Automotive Engine Business manufactures a wide range of single-cylinder and twin-cylinder diesel and gasoline engines. These highly fuel efficient, lightweight and compact engines cater to the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) of three-wheeled and small four-wheeled (sub one tonne category) commercial vehicles.

 

One of the world’s largest manufacturers of single-cylinder diesel engines, Greaves Cotton continues to be a preferred engine manufacturer to leading automobile companies in India including Piaggio, Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), amongst others. Greaves Cotton’s engines command leadership with over 80% market share in the three-wheeled segment and are gradually penetrating into the four wheeled segment. Though still at a nascent stage, the Small Commercial Vehicle (SCV) holds tremendous potential of accelarated growth considering the growing adoption of hub-and-spoke model in logistics sector coupled with rapid urbanization of semi urban geographies. Greaves engines’ market share in the four wheeled SCV segment rose to around 9% in FY12, from less than 3% in FY11. The Business aims to emerge as the second largest supplier of engines to this segment in coming three to five years.

 

During the year under consideration, Greaves commenced supplies of its new G600 WIII single cylinder engines to Tata Motors for their sub one tone SCVs, Ace Zip and Magic Iris which have gained market acceptance. It also commissioned its5th Light Engines Plant at Shendra, Aurangabad, during the year. With an initial investment of Rs.50.000 million, this plant has an installed capacity of 87,000 engines annually and will manufacture single-cylinder engines for supply to SCV manufacturers. This facility is environment friendly with keen focus on, energy efficiency and conservation, rain water harvesting etc.

 

To address the growing demands of the Industry, the Company has taken up a brownfield expansion at the Ranipet unit to double its installed capacity to 300,000 engines annually. The expansion will be completed in the first quarter of FY13. Upon its completion, the total annual installed capacity of engines for the Automotive Engine Business will go up to 525,000.

 

Automotive Engine Business recorded a 14% growth over the number of engines produced in the last fiscal on an annualized basis. The growth compares very well with the Industry growth of just 6% achieved in FY12. It achieved the highest ever monthly production and despatch of about 41,000 engines in the month of November 2011. It is actively pursuing newmarket development and has initiated various steps to strengthen its competitive position in the four-wheeled SCV segment besides exploring applications beyond the auto segment. It is also identifying opportunities in export markets. Through a dedicated Research & Development (R&D) team at its Technology Centre, the Automotive Engine Business is also proactively working on achieving BS-IV emission compliance for its engines well ahead of April 2015, the stipulated implementation schedule as of date. In view of the Government mandating the use of alternate fuels in major metro cities, Greaves Cotton initiated steps to design/manufacture Air–cooled petrol engine for alternate fuel i.e. CNG/LPG on three/four wheeled SCVs.

 

Outlook

 

While the market for three wheeled SCVs is expected to grow at a slower rate, the market for four wheeled sub one tonne SCVs seem to be moving to a high growth trajectory. These segments require engines with proven capability and performance. Customised engines, technology transfers and contract manufacturing could well become catalysts in growing this business.

 

The increasing cost of finance to buy vehicles impacted the demand, especially during the last two quarters of FY12. With peaking of interest rate and early signs of rate reversal witnessed recently, Automotive Engine Business expects demand growth to pick up in the months to follow. Growing urbanisation, improving spending power & consumption pattern, faster adoption of hub & spoke model – all augur well for continued growth of SCV

segment.

 

AUXILIARY POWER BUSINESS

 

Industry Overview

 

Uninterrupted and reliable power supply is of paramount importance to all the key constituents of economy. India, with a considerable power deficit, in peak as well as off-peak periods, leaves much to be addressed impacting businesses at large. Gensets are stable and reliable alternative to unreliable grid power and also as a back-up to it.

 

The financial year 2011-12 saw sluggish demand scenario caused by macro economic factors, higher cost of borrowing, tightened liquidity, macroeconomic headwinds and slowing down of the decision making process across private and public sectors which decelerated the growth momentum for the sector as a whole and the Company in particular. The Diesel Generating (DG) set Industry witnessed a drop of around 10% during financial year 2011-12. The Industry consolidated the move towards Single Window Concept for sales and Aftermarket support to the customers.

 

Business Overview

 

Auxiliary Power Business manufactures a range between 25-500 KVA Silent Diesel Gensets and control panels, provides Installation & Commissioning services and Aftermarket support to its customers through its nationwide presence of distributors. It caters to demand from customers across the segments such as retail, hospitality, healthcare, real estate, infrastructure, manufacturing, pharma, etc. The Business relocated its manufacturing unit to Chakan, near Pune, from the existing location at Chinchwad in Pune as a cost saving measure, aiming to become a low cost manufacturer supplying bestin- class Diesel Gensets.

 

The slowdown in markets due to macro economic factors led to low demand which triggered price wars in the markets putting pricing pressure on Business. Company’s LHP range (25 to 125 KVA) of Gensets performed well, achieving a growth of 18% over the previous year.

 

Greaves Cotton decided to approach this slowdown as an opportunity to get back to the drawing board and revisit its business strategy for a better future. It has taken various initiatives which include strengthening distribution network by roping in large distributors with Pan India presence, launching of new compact design sub-15 KVA DG sets, developing new DC DG sets, having tremendous energy saving potential for Telecom Towers and Initiating a slew of customer engagement programmes like Customer Bridge, Key Account Management, and Voice of Customer to ensure that customers are serviced better.

 

Greaves Cotton also plans to expand its footprints into higher KVA segment and emerge as a one stop-shop for varying customer needs.

 

Aiming to produce best-in-class cost effective products, Auxiliary Power Business is leveraging the power of Information Technology (IT) in overall supply chain management from demand forecast to complete order management. It is planning to initiate a focused leadership development program and aims to tap the underlying growth potential in Aftermarket segment including those in Spares, Annual Maintenance Contracts, and lubricants / Coolant business.

 

Outlook

 

The growth of Auxiliary Power Business is linked with the economy in general and telecom, real estate and infrastructure sectorsin particular. Likely softening of interest rate, pickup in infrastructural investment and faster implementation of Government plans, should help in reviving the sector. Given the backdrop of chronic power shortages, growing industrialisation, revival of investment cycle and improved lifestyle, the Company expects demand for lower HP Gensets i.e. less than 15KVA and the range above 750 KVA to grow much faster.

 

Aided by multiple initiatives taken during financial year 2011-12, the Auxiliary Power Business is poised to grow its revenues at a healthy rate during financial year 2012-13 and expects the growth momentum to continue in years to come.

 

FARM EQUIPMENT BUSINESS

 

Industry Overview

 

Over the last several years, the agricultural topography has undergone several changes. In its endevour to empower farmers and transform rural productivity, the Government awarded subsidies, improved power availability and facilitated easy financing under priority sector lending by banks. Added to this, better crop realisations, and good monsoon increased productivity and yield. All these factors gave fillip to the agriculture sector and thereby the resultant demand for Farm Equipment in India However, FY12 turned out to be a testing year. The year saw bumper kharif and rabi crop leading to lower realisations, which unexpectedly slowed agricultural growth and in turn the Farm Equipment Industry.

 

Business Overview

 

Greaves Cotton’s Farm Equipment Business deals in a wide range of agricultural equipment like Power Tillers, Paddy Reapers, Brush Cutters, Sprayers, Weeders and Transplanters etc. These equipment help small and marginal farmers to increase productivity by mechanising various farming processes like soil preparation, seeding & transplanting, irrigation, plant protection & harvesting.

 

It also manufactures lightweight, portable pumpsets in the range of 1.5-10 HP and portable eco-friendly silent Gensets in its ISO 9001 certified manufacturing unit located at Gummudipoondi, Chennai. The Business leverages on Greaves Cotton’s strong brand equity that has been built over decades. It continues to offer value-for-money products backed by a well established pan-India service network and a huge base of satisfied customers.

 

 In order to usher in techno-farm productivity, the Business launched new products that have gained market acceptance. Weeder, being the case in point. In order to maximise benefits from the growing demand in the years ahead and to address increasing competition, the Company has undertaken a few initiatives which include setting up a dedicated R&D centre for widening product portfolio through product indigenization as well as product upgrade. It plans to leverage its vast dealer network by adding aftermarket services through authorized service centres. It aims to seek sustained growth on the principle of 4 A’s – Awareness, Acceptance, Availability and Affordability.

 

 

Outlook

 

Mechanisation in India is still at a nascent stage and farmers continue to rely on primitive tools and methods of farming. In the 12th five year plan, the Government has set a high growth target of 4% for agriculture which would be tough to achieve without further mechanization of the sector.

 

Both structural and cyclical factors should continue to support the sector. Increasing farm wages, labour shortages, central and state subsidies, higher food prices, changing dietary habits and increasing per capita income should keep the demand for Farm Equipment high. An 18% increase for financial year 2012-13 in Central Government’s outlay, shall provide desired boost in farm credits and interest subvention should provide additional fillip to the demand of farm equipment.

 

Demand for Farm Equipment is also likely to increase on back of demand from additional avenues like custom hiring/providing machines on rentcoupled with various strategic initiatives undertaken, Greaves Cotton is cautiously optimistic of the performance of the Business in FY13 and years ahead.al basis which is being promoted by the Government to increase mechanisation. With this industry outlook

 

INDUSTRIAL ENGINE BUSINESS

 

Industry Overview

 

Industrial engines are used for a wide range of stationary as well as mobile applications. The industrial engines market is very diverse & well spread out. The market for these engines comprises of construction equipment

for concrete & road making applications, earthmoving, mining equipment, agriculture equipment, marine, fire fighting pumps & other pumps, compressors, railway applications, Defence & power generation.

 

In financial year 2011-12, the Industrial engine market witnessed modest growth. Deceleration in India’s growth, high cost of capital, delays in land acquisition and environmental clearances coupled with overall depressionary sentiments impacted the pace of execution and appetite for expansion. As a result, the industrial sector also did not perform in line with expectation. Slowdown was witnessed in most of the user industries of Industrial Engines including Mining, Marine, Construction and Oil & Gas.

 

Business Overview

 

Greaves Cotton’s Industrial Engine Business (IEB) thrives on development of specific applications of its engines and offers customised products for various industries like Construction, Marine, Fire Control, Mining, Material Handling, Rail Cars, Defence and Power. It manufactures high-horsepower engines at its unit located at Pune and sources low-horsepower engines from the Company’s Agriculture Equipment and Automotive Engine Business. Greaves engines have been well accepted for firefighting pumps and marine applications.

 

Since the creation of this Business in 2009, Greaves has adopted a much focused approach to develop markets for these engines. With less than two percent share of the estimated market size of 40.00000 millions it has potential to grow manifold over the next few years.

 

With a strong market share of 25%, Greaves Cotton has established itself as a recognised player in fire fighting pumps segment. With fire safety guidelines becoming more stringent, this segment is expected to grow annually in the range of 12-15 % over coming years. The Business has also made significant inroads in Marine, Small Construction Equipment and Offshore Cranes segment.

 

Despite the Industrial slowdown and tough economic environment, Industrial Engine Business grew at a healthy rate during the year under review, albeit from a small base. Industrial Engine Business also made inroads into new applications for its engines, selling its products to manufacturers of Transit Mixers, Harvesters, Soil Compactors, Pavers, Road Sweepers, Concrete Pumps, Fishing trawlers & Marine Gensets. Industrial Engine Business also initiated many cost reduction and efficiency improvement measures by adding processes like heat treatment and induction hardening and commissioned a high-pressure moulding line during the year.

 

Industrial Engine Business came out with a contemporary product in the range of 15 HP to 200 HP that has applications across most of the markets. The Business plans to further enhance its technological prowess in high-horsepower (>200hp) segment and has begun work for launching a technologically advanced new series of engines in this range. IEB increased resources in R&D and application engineering marketing to garner a higher share of market. The engines are designed and tested at its state-of-the-art technology centre at Chinchwad, Pune. This testing facility is among the best in the Industry and is equipped with emission measurement capabilities, integrated digital controls, conditioned air, fuel conditioning and water temperature control for testing engines up to 2MW. It is also capable of testing gas engines.

 

Outlook

 

With interest rates already peaking and early signs of reversal, business sentiments are slated to improve, going forward. This will also help improve the investment appetite of Industrial segments. With fire safety measures and its implementation getting stringent, demand for firefighting pumps shall continue to grow at a healthy rate. The Government’s thrust on infrastructure development; project execution will accelerate the demand for the Industrial Engine Business products. Riding on these factors, Industrial Engine Business is likely to continue its fast paced growth and has a promising outlook.

INFRASTRUCTURE EQUIPMENT SEGMENT

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT BUSINESS

 

Industry Overview

 

India is one of the fastest growing markets for construction equipment and also the second largest in Asia after China. Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) estimates the Indian Construction Equipment sector to grow from USD 3.3 billon in 2010 to USD 20-25 billion by 2020 at a CAGR of 19-22%.

 

The growth of Construction Equipment sector is intrinsically linked to the growth in infrastructure development. Owing to a slowdown in key sectors like infrastructure, mining, real estate, etc. coupled with higher interest rates, Construction Equipment industry countered a difficult year in financial year 2011-12.

 

Business Overview

 

Greaves Cotton is one of the few Indian Companies to offer products across core Construction Equipment segment of compaction, concreting and earthmoving. It manufactures a wide range of equipment at its plants in Gummidipoondi, near Chennai. Greaves Cotton’s products are rated amongst the best in the Industry and are marketed through its wide distribution network across the Country. Its products in Road segment are supported by the world class technology from BOMAG, a prominent global player.

 

Compaction Equipment

 

Greaves manufactures a range of compaction equipment like single-drum vibratory rollers, tandem vibratory rollers and pneumatic tyred rollers. These equipment are used for compaction of soil and asphalt and primarily used in development of new roads.

 

Well below forecasts and targets, road construction in India is lagging behind; with the total road addition of 1591 Kms against the target of 4582 Kms. Despite the adverse impact of the slowdown on the Company’s business in this segment, the Construction Equipment Business went ahead with its plans to expand the road equipment portfolio by adding Milling Machines and Pavers in its product portfolio and strengthened its positioning as an integrated player offering complete solutions to the road construction Industry.

 

With the order backlog with the Government of 2991 Kms and a proposed target of awarding contracts for another 8000 Kms of roads to be built in the fiscal year 2012-13, the outlook for this segment appears quite positive.

 

Concreting Equipment

 

Greaves Cotton manufactures various concreting equipment like Batching Plants, Transit Mixers, Concrete Pumps and truck mounted Metro Pumps. Besides the slowdown in real estate sector, the concrete equipment Industry did not perform to expectations given the background of less than expected industrial development across India, specially roads.

 

During the year under review, the Company added 60 cubic meter Batching Plant to its portfolio. Having launched new products, Construction Equipment Business plans to grow and strengthen its product portfolio to emerge as a leading infrastructure player. It also plans to augment its revenues through additional streams like rental and trading services. Going forward the aim is to enhance share of wallet in the concreting industry by offering integrated solutions including power solutions with its batching plants.

 

 

Outlook

 

Increasing cost as well as an absolute shortage of labour will encourage faster mechanisation and the same augurs well for the growth of the Construction Equipment segment. As per CII study, the volume of construction equipment sales is expected to increase from over 60,000 units in 2010 to 330,000 units in 2020. The huge infrastructure deficit juxtaposed with high growth aspirations provides an optimistic outlook for the construction sector, and the Construction Equipment segment in particular appears promising in medium-to-long-term. Government’s plan of doubling the infrastructure expenditure outlay to USD 1 trillion for the 12th five year plan (2012-2017) shall provide further fillip to the demand in this segment. Government’s thrust on road projects, cooling down of interest rates and improved availability of long-term credit bode well for the road-making sector.

 

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

 

Greaves Cotton’s International Business is currently focused on fast growing geographies of Middle East, Africa, South Asia and Southeast Asia. It is also focusing on growing sales of Greaves Gensets in the Middle East and construction equipment in the South Asian region. Despite political uncertainties holding back growth in first half of the year, FY12 proved to be a good year for International Business with its revenues growing by 172 %.

 

Following a region-specific approach, it has identified & developed products relevant for each of these regions and is accordingly developing its network and sales strategy. Last year, the Company acquired one of its distributor firms, M/s. Ascot International FZC (Ascot) in Sharjah with the prime objective of serving its network in the Middle East. Despite strong macroeconomic headwinds, International Business is confident of strong growth in these markets.

 

Outlook

 

With improving global sentiments and growth in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region, Greaves International Business expects a further improved performance in FY13. With gradual political stabilization in most of the areas of its operations, backed by increase in income from high crude oil and mineral prices, IOD expects substantially improved performance in coming years.

 

 

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

 

Information Technology (IT) is a vital element of Greaves Cotton’s business strategy and is being used across Businesses to automate processes, share information and minimise redundancies. Greaves has been consistently investing in IT to leverage its potential and to address the fast changing needs of its stakeholders.

 

With passage of time, the boundaries have blurred, mobility has increased and the employees have got location independent. For the very same reasons, Greaves Cotton moved its enterprise email application to Cloud.

 

During the year, the Company upgraded its SAP application that is used across Businesses for material requirement planning & procurement application (MRP). It automated certain processes to facilitate a better control over movement and accounting of materials. In order to share best practices across Businesses, IT also launched a comprehensive knowledge management portal for manufacturing services and added several employee engagement applications to HR processes in its Intranet.

 

 

UNAUDITED STAND-ALONE FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE QUARTER AND NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012

 

Rs. in Millions

 

Particulars

Quarter Ended

Nine Months Ended

 

31.12.2012

(Unaudited)

30.09.2012

(Unaudited)

31.12.2012

(Unaudited)

1.

Net Sales/Income from Operations

5143.700

4494.300

13730.000

 

Other operating income

14.100

7.000

44.900

 

Total Income

5157.800

4501.300

13774.9

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Expenditure

 

 

 

 

Cost of materials consumed

3531.700

3084.200

9299.900

 

Purchase of stock in trade

94.000

88.800

241.100

 

Changes in inventories of finished goods, work in progress and stock in trade

    

(1.800)

(28.500)

 

97.500

 

Employee benefits expenses

375.900

359.000

1100.500

 

Depreciation and amortization expenses

98.600

94.000

281.500

 

Other expenses

441.000

421.300

1245.600

 

Total Expenses

4539.400

4018.800

12266.100

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Profit From Operations before Other Income, Interest and Exceptional Items (1-2)

618.400

482.500

 

1508.800

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Other Income

68.500

20.400

118.300

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Profit from Ordinary Activities Before Finance costs and Exceptional Items (3+4)

 

686.900

502.900

 

1627.100

 

 

 

 

 

6.

Finance costs

2.200

1.600

6.900

 

 

 

 

 

7.

Profit from Ordinary Activities  After Finance costs Exceptional Items (5-6)

 

684.700                                                                                  

501.300

 

1620.200

 

 

 

 

 

8.

Exceptional Items

(141.800)

(934.300)

(176.100)

 

 

 

 

 

9.

Profit from Ordinary Activities before Tax (7+8)

542.900

467.000

1444.100

 

 

 

 

 

10.

Tax Expense

199.300

131.400

449.400

 

 

 

 

 

11.

Net Profit from Ordinary Activities after Tax (9-10)

343.600

335.600

994.700

 

 

 

 

 

12.

Extraordinary Item (net of expense)

-

-

-

 

 

 

 

 

13.

Net Profit for the period (11-12)

343.600

335.600

994.700

 

 

 

 

 

14.

Paid-up Equity Share Capital (Face Value of Re. 2/- Each)

 

488.400

488.400

 

488.400

 

 

 

 

 

15.

Reserves Excluding Revaluation Reserve

-

-

-

 

 

 

 

 

16.

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)

 

 

 

 

(a) Basic EPS before & after Extraordinary Items (Not Annualized) -Rs.

1.41

1.37

4.07

 

(a) Basic EPS before & after Extraordinary Items (Not Annualized) -Rs.

1.41

1.37

4.07

 

 

 

 

 

17.

Public Shareholding

 

 

 

 

-Number of Shares

118285229

118234529

118285229

 

- Percentage of Shareholding

48.44

48.44

48.44

 

 

 

 

 

18.

Promoters and Promoter Group Shareholding

 

 

 

 

a) Pledged/Encumbered

 

 

 

 

- Number of Shares

-

-

-

 

- Percentage of Shares (as a % of the Total Shareholding of promoter and promoter group)

 

-

-

 

-

 

- Percentage of Shares (as a % of the Total Share Capital of the Company)

 

-

-

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

b) Non Encumbered

 

 

 

 

- Number of Shares

125921566

125972266

125921566

 

- Percentage of Shares (as a % of the Total Shareholding of Promoter and Promoter Group)

 

100.00

100.00

 

100.00

 

- Percentage of Shares (as a % of the Total Share Capital of the Company)

 

51.56

51.58

 

51.56

 

 

Particulars (Nos.)

Quarter Ended

31.12.2012

Pending at the beginning of the quarter

Nil

Received during the quarter

2

Disposed of during the quarter

2

Remaining unresolved at the end of the quarter

Nil

 

 

SEGMENT-WISE REVENUE, RESULTS AND CAPITAL EMPLOYED FOR THE QUARTER AND NINE MONTHS ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2012

 

 

Particulars

Quarter Ended

Nine Months Ended

 

31.12.2012

(Unaudited)

30.09.2012

(Unaudited)

31.12.2012

(Unaudited)

 

Segment Revenue

 

 

 

 

a. Engines

 

4577.700

4083.000

12284.100

 

b. Infrastructure Equipment

430.200

318.800

1103.900

 

c. Others

164.200

110.600

415.900

 

 

5172.100

4512.400

13803.900

 

Less: Inter-Segment revenue

              14.300

              11.100

              29.000

 

Net sales/Income from operations

          5157.800

          4501.300

        13774.900

 

 

 

 

 

2

Segment Results

 

 

 

 

(Profit before Tax, Interest & Finance charges

 

 

 

 

a. Engines

            778.000

663.700

2025.300

 

b. Infrastructure Equipment

(14.100)

(30.000)

(28.500)

 

c. Others

29.600

24.700

65.000

 

total

796.200

658.400

2032.500

 

Less: Unallocable Expenditure

 

 

 

 

(i) Interest & Finance charges

2.200

1.600

6.900

 

(ii) Other expenditure (Net of

Other Income)

 

109.300

155.500

                                 

405.400

 

(iii)Exceptional Items (Refer Note 1)

141.800

34.300

176.100

 

Profit before Tax

542.900

467.000        

1444.100

3

Capital Employed

 

 

 

 

(Segment Assets -Segment Liabilities)

(Based on estimates in terms of available data)

 

 

 

 

a. Engines

4754.600

4228.200

4754.600

 

b. Infrastructure Equipment

1100.900

1124.800

1100.900

 

c. Others

(13.800)

(8.400)

(13.800)

 

Total Capital Employed in Segments

5841.700

5344.600

5841.700

 

Add: Unallocable Corporate Assets

including Investments net of Liabilities

 

1447.500

1714.700

 

1447.500

 

Total Capital Employed in the Company

7289.200

7059.300

1447.500

 


Note:

 

1. Exceptional items constitute:

 

Quarter Ended

31-12-2012

Nine Months

Ended

31-12-2012

 

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

a) Profit on sale of Land and Building

-

-

b) Devaluation of Inventories

-

-

c) Provision for diminution in value of Investment in a subsidiary

(141.800)

(141.800)

d) Employee separation compensation

-

(34.300)

                                                                                  Total

(141.800)

(176.100)

 

 

2. The Board of Directors declared a Third Interim Dividend of ` 0.40 per share of face value of ` 2/-each (Cash outgo ` 1120.00 Lacs). Thus, including First and Second Interim Dividend, as declared on 6th September 2012 and 2nd November 2012 of ` 0.30 and ` 0.40 per share of face value ` 2/- each respectively, the total interim dividend would be ` 1.10 per share of face value ` 2/- each for the financial year 2012-13.

3. Figures for the previous periods have been regrouped/reclassified, wherever necessary, to make them comparable with the figures of the current period.

4. The above financial results were subjected to limited review by the statutory auditors. There are no qualifications in the limited review report issued in respect of the above financial results.

5. The above financial results were reviewed and recommended by the Audit Committee at its meeting held on

29th January 2013 and then approved by the Board at its meeting held on 30th January 2013

 

 

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES:

 

 

As at

31.03.2012

As at

31.03.2011

a) Sales Tax liability that may arise in respect of matters in appeal

64.100

74.400

b) Excise Duty liability that may arise in respect of matters in appeal

23.100

22.100

c) Income Tax liability that may arise in respect of matters in appeal

28.400

28.400

d) Claims made against the Company, not acknowledged as debts

148.000

139.800

e) Wage demand not acknowledged by the Company in respect of matter in appeal

-

33.700

f) Bonds executed in favour of Collector of Customs/Central Excise

88.900

88.800

g) Guarantees given on behalf of a subsidiary company

139.100

130.100

 

Notes:

1. The Company does not expect any reimbursement in respect of the above contingent liabilities.

2. It is not practical to estimate the timing of cash outflows, if any, in respect of matters (a) to (e)

Above, pending resolution of the appellate proceedings.

 

 

PRESS RELEASES:

 

GREAVES LAUNCHES ‘USTAD’

 

April 15, 2013

 

…Forays into the mini- tractor 11-12 HP range  Adds new products to augment Farm Equipment product portfolio….

Valsad, Gujarat, April 15, 2013: Greaves Farm Equipment Business, part of Greaves Cotton Limited, one of India's leading engineering companies, today launched its first –ever, compact, mini - tractor, ‘Ustad’. Greaves Ustad is present in the 11-12 HP range of entry level tractors and caters to a land holding size of 3-5 acres. This smart working mini - tractor comes with a variety of unique features. Designed primarily for farming operations, Ustad lends itself to multiple operations such as haulage, cultivator, seed drill, pesticide sprayer, rotavator etc.

Greaves Ustad is fitted with an emission compliant, easy to service, economical and fuel-efficient Greaves G 600 W II engine with a Low Diesel consumption of 1 lit./ hr. The 4 stroke direct injection single cylinder engine offers a Maximum torque of 32 NM.

Greaves Ustad features forward - reverse with eight forward and two reverse gears, completely sealed water proof mechanical brakes and a pawl and ratchet type locking arrangement as a standard fitment. Ustad comes with a combination of synchromesh, constant and sliding mesh gear shifting with epicyclical planetary reduction gear that is suited for all agricultural operations and haulage. Ustad presents a three point linkage allowing for attachment of various implements like plough, cultivator, and harrow seed drill and for movement of implements.

Speaking at the launch, Mr. Sunil Pahilajani, MD & CEO, said, “The launch of Greaves Ustad is a testimony of our continuous focus on new product development and innovation. It symbolizes our commitment of providing the farming community a value for money product backed by a strong after market support.”

Our foray into the tractor segment completes the wide range of existing farm offerings. Greaves Ustad is a smart mini- tractor option available in the entry level 11 HP range. Farmers can now avail of a fuel efficient, easily maneuverable mini- tractor that can perform multi tasks. Fuel efficient features and advanced ergonomic design provide farmers a comfortable driving experience coupled with functional superiority”, said Mr. C.M. Ashok Muni, CEO, Farm Equipment Business. He added, “Our endevour is to provide agricultural products that suit the Indian soil condition and crop pattern. The newly launched Greaves Power Weeder and Paddy Weeder have received a positive response in the market. We are confident that Ustad will also help in further improving the lives of farmers through mechanized farming.”

About Farm Equipment Business

Greaves Farm Equipment Business is one of the largest suppliers of portable pumpsets in India. Aimed at providing happy and faster harvesting experience, the business offers multiple solutions with fuel variants, power variants and price variants to suit the farming requirements, Indian soil type and crop pattern. As a single source for farm mechanization equipment covering every stage of agriculture, the product offerings include petrol/kerosene engines and pumpsets, diesel pumpsets, power tillers, paddy transplanters, brush cutters, power reapers, power sprayers and mini combined harvesters. The manufacturing facility is located at Gummudipoondi.

Greaves Automotive Engines Business, part of Greaves Cotton Limited, one of India's leading engineering companies, has entered into a Long Term Supply Agreement with Atul Auto Limited for supply of diesel engines for their 3 wheeled diesel vehicles. The Agreement comes into force with immediate effect and is for a period of seven years. Currently, Greaves engines power Atul Smart, Atul Shakti and Atul Gem vehicles plying across the country.

Mr. Sanjiv Kumar, CEO - Automotive Engines Business, said "Greaves engines have been driving vehicles from the Atul Auto stable for almost three decades. This Agreement has reposed faith in each other and strengthened the business relationship further. With a customer focused approach, we believe that our technologically superior engines backed by a strong after market network will compliment Atul Auto's business plans and will together help grow the business."

Mr. JJ Chandra, CMD, Atul Auto added, "We enjoy a long standing relationship with Greaves and they continue to be our preferred choice of engine suppliers. Their understanding of customer requirements, commitment to quality and highest service levels have catalysed and indeed partnered our growth. With emerging categories in the auto segment we believe that new vehicle platforms can be developed faster and more time efficiently with a partner we can trust."

Greaves Automotive Engines Business has a wide portfolio in automotive engines and in single cylinder engines they are among the largest independent manufacturers with a production of over 4.5 lakh engines annually. These eco-friendly light diesel engines are supplied to major automotive players like Piaggio, M&M, Tata Motors, Scooters India among others.

The Company's manufacturing units, located at Ranipet in Tamil Nadu and Aurangabad in Maharashtra, are ISO/TS 16949 certified. The plants at both the locations are equipped with world class manufacturing facilities. The company's state-of-the-art Technology Centre is located at Aurangabad. The automotive diesel engines are also available for adaptation on CNG/LPG usage. Greaves Cotton has an excellent after-market product support infrastructure throughout India with a countrywide network of offices and over 1200 authorised dealers.

 

GREAVES COTTON PLANS 3-PRONGED STRATEGY TO DERISK BIZ

April 17,2013

Auto industry body Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) says growth in FY14 will be among the low single-digits. So, an engineering giant Greaves Cotton whose main focus was automotive segment has begun taking steps at derisking its business. Steps like banking on products like the mini-tractor, 'Ustad' to pull it back on the path of high growth.

 

The company is one of the largest suppliers to the commercial vehicle business of Tata Motors and M&M and with projections that the auto industry will not speed up anytime soon, it hopes to reduce its dependence on its auto component vertical for revenues from the current 55 percent reports CNBC-TV18's Sunanda Jayaseelan. However, vehicles like the Ustad are just one part of a three-pronged strategy.

 

Commenting on their three-pronged strategy, Sunil Pahilajani, MD & CEO, Greaves Cotton said, "The three dimensions in which we are working is one is you extend your product range, second you extend your  market range and third is  you extend your geographies."

 

Extending market range includes entering and strengthening its presence across the Middle East, South East Asia and South Africa and increasing the contribution of exports from the approximate 1% right now to 10% in the next 4-5years.

 

Ustad marks the start of an exercise to strengthen its farm equipment portfolio. An expansion that will increase this vertical's share of revenues from the current 15 percent and more new products are expected to roll out soon.

 

"Challenges are of cyclic nature. The industry is going through difficult period for most and growth is subdued. But this is the right time when we should introspect and focus on several things and our product strategy is one key element in that, added Pahilajani.

 

However Pahilajani is being realistic when he says that any uptick in the farm equipment business may take a couple of quarters more,

 

So, while the company waits for the market to pick up, it will invest 100 crore rupees to build capacity across verticals.

 

 

FIXED ASSETS:

 

·         Freehold Land

·         Leasehold Land

·         Freehold Building

·         Leasehold Building

·         Plant and Machinery

·         Office Equipment

·         Furniture and Fixture

·         Vehicles

 


 

CMT REPORT (Corruption, Money Laundering & Terrorism]

 

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

 

1]         INFORMATION ON DESIGNATED PARTY

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

 

2]         Court Declaration :

No 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. 54.17

UK Pound

1

Rs. 82.45

Euro

1

Rs. 70.70

 

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Report Prepared by :

ANK

 


 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

7

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

7

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

7

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

7

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

7

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

7

--LEVERAGE

1~10

7

--RESERVES

1~10

7

--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

NO

--AFFILIATION

YES/NO

YES

--LISTED

YES/NO

YES

--OTHER MERIT FACTORS

YES/NO

YES

DEFAULTER

 

 

--RBI

YES/NO

NO

--EPF

YES/NO

NO

TOTAL

 

63

 

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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