MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

06.06.2013

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

CASTROL INDIA LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

Technopolis Knowledge Park, Mahakali Caves Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai – 400093, Maharashtra

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2012

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

31.05.1979

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

11-021359

 

 

Capital Investment / Paid-up Capital :

Rs.4945.600 Millions

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

L23200MH1979PLC021359

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

MUMC03626A

 

 

PAN No.:

[Permanent Account No.]

AAACC4481E

 

 

Legal Form :

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

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturing and Marketing of Automotive, Non-Automotive Lubricants and Related Services.

 

 

No. of Employees :

839 (Approximately)

 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

A (62)

 

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 25900000

 

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is a well established and reputed company having a good track record. Financial position of the company appears to be strong. Performance capability is high. Liquidity position is good. There appears no external borrowing.

 

However, 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 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 – 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

 

 

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 Office :

Technopolis Knowledge Park, Mahakali Caves Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai – 400093, Maharashtra, India

Tel. No.:

91-22-66984100/ 23632511/ 23632512/ 23632513

Fax No.:

91-22-56984101

E-Mail :

info@castrol.co.in

sumit.tyagi@castrol.com

aspi.mody@castrol.com

Website :

http://www.castrol.com

 

 

Factory 1:

A-8/A-14 MIDC, Patalganga Industrial Area, P.O. Rasayani, Raigad-410207, Maharashtra, India

Tel No.:

91-2192-250654

Fax No.:

91-2192-250171

 

 

Factory 2:

Survey No. 374/2, Village Saily, Saily-Rakholi Road, Dadra and Nagar Haveli-396230, U.T

Tel No.:

91-260-2640141

Fax No.:

91-260-2640139

 

 

Factory 3:

P-7 Paharpur Siding Road, Kolkata-700088, West Bengal, India

Tel No.:

91-33-24393527

Fax No.:

91-33-24397011

 

 

Factory 4:

23/7, Mathura Road, Ballabhgarh - 121004, Faridabad, Haryana, India

Tel No.:

91-129-2309101

Fax No.:

91-129-2309112

 

 

R and D Centre:

B.P.T Plot No. 2023, New Trombay Road, Wadala, Mumbai-400037, Maharashtra, India

Tel No.:

91-22-24171950

Fax No.:

91-22-24150070

 

 

Warehouses :

White House, P. B. No. 16172, 91, Walkeshwar Road, Mumbai – 400 006, Maharashtra, India

Tel. No.:

91-22-23635447/ 23636555/ 23636562/ 23636563/ 23637569/ 23637590/ 23637591/ 23637592/ 23637594/ 23637595/ 23632511

Fax No.:

91-22-23631335/ 23637003/ 23619578/ 23635447/ 23688837

 

 

Region Office:

Located at:

 

  • Kolkata
  • New Delhi
  • Chennai

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

AS ON: 31.03.2012

 

Name :

Mr. S. M. Datta

Designation :

Chairman

 

 

Name :

Mr. R. Gopalakrishnan

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. R. Hewins

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. U. Khanna

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. S. Mukundan

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. P. Weidner

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. A. Moore

Designation :

Director-Alternate to R. Hewins

 

 

Name :

Mr. S. Vaidya

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. B. Kamath

Designation :

Director

 

 

KEY EXECUTIVES

 

Name :

Mr. R. Kirpalani

Designation :

Chief Operating Officer

 

 

Name :

Mr. A. H. Mody

Designation :

Company Secretary

 

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS / SHAREHOLDING PATTERN

 

AS ON: 31.03.2013

 

Category of Shareholders

No. of Shares

Percentage of Holding

(A) Shareholding of Promoter and Promoter Group

 

 

(1) Indian

 

 

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

 

 

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

351291716

71.03

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

351291716

71.03

Total shareholding of Promoter and Promoter Group (A)

351291716

71.03

(B) Public Shareholding

 

 

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

 

 

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

3388687

0.69

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

109997

0.02

http://www.bseindia.com/include/images/clear.gifInsurance Companies

24726841

5.00

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

44481380

8.99

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

72706905

14.70

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

 

 

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

5102670

1.03

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

 

 

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

47417316

9.59

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

18038585

3.65

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

4000

0.00

http://www.bseindia.com/include/images/clear.gifForeign Corporate Bodies

4000

0.00

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

70562571

14.27

Total Public shareholding (B)

143269476

28.97

Total (A)+(B)

494561192

100.00

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

0

0.00

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

0

0.00

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

0

0.00

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

0

0.00

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

494561192

0.00

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturing and Marketing of Automotive, Non-Automotive Lubricants and Related Services.

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

No. of Employees :

839 (Approximately)

 

 

Bankers :

·         Deutsche Bank

·         HDFC Bank Limited

·         The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited

·         State Bank of India

·         Citibank N.A.

·         DBS Bank Limited

·         J P Morgan Chase Bank N.A.

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

--

 

 

Auditors :

 

Name :

S. R. Batliboi and Company

Chartered Accountants

Address :

14th Floor, The Ruby, 29 Senapati Bapat Marg, Dadar (West), Mumbai-400028, Maharashtra, India

 

 

Solicitors and Advocates :

·         Crawford Bayley and Company

·         Dhru and Company

·         Udwadia Udeshi and Argus Partners

 

 

Holding Companies :

·         Castrol Limited, U.K. (Holding Company of Castrol India Limited)

·         Burmah Castrol PLC (Holding Company of Castrol Limited, U.K.)

·         BP PLC (Holding Company of Burmah Castrol PLC), Ultimate Holding Company

 

 

Fellow Subsidiaries :

·         Arabian Production and Marketing

·         Lubricants Company

·         AsPac Lubricants (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd

·         BP Asia Pacific (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd

·         BP Australia Pty Limited

·         BP – Castrol (Thailand) Limited

·         BP (China) Industrial Lubricants Limited

·         BP Corporation North America Inc

·         BP Europa SE

·         BP Europa SE – BP Belgium (Branch)

·         BP France

·         BP France SA Branch Office (Trading as BP Middle East)

·         BP India Services Private Limited

·         BP International Limited

·         BP Italia SpA

·         BP Japan K.K.

·         BP Korea Limited

·         BP Lubricants USA Inc

·         BP Marine Limited

·         BP Mauritius Limited

·         BP Oil International Limited

·         BP Products North America Inc

·         BP Singapore Pte. Limited

·         BP Southern Africa (Proprietary) Limited

·         Burmah Castrol Australia PTY Limited

·         Castrol BP Petco Limited

·         Castrol Industrial North America Inc

·         Castrol Limited

·         Castrol Pakistan Private Limited

·         Castrol Philippines, Inc.

·         Castrol (Shenzhen) Company Limited

·         Castrol (Shenzhen) Company Limited

·         Shanghai Pudong Branch

·         Lubricants UK Limited

·         Tata BP Solar India Limited (up to

·         28.06.2012)

 

 

Associates :

·         Castrol India Limited Employees’ Provident Fund

·         Castrol India Limited Staff Pension Fund

·         Castrol India Limited Employees’ Gratuity Fund

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

AS ON: 31.03.2012

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

 

 

 

 

495000000

Equity Shares

Rs.10/- each

Rs.4950.000 Millions

 

 

 

 

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

 

 

 

 

494561192

Equity Shares

Rs.10/- each

Rs.4945.600 Millions

 

 

 

 

 

 

a. Reconciliation of the shares outstanding at the beginning and at the end of the reporting year:

 

 

Equity shares

As at

December 31, 2012

 

No. of

Shares

Rs. In Millions

At the beginning of the year

247280596

2472.800

Bonus shares issued during the year

247280596

2472.800

Outstanding at the end of the year

494561192

4945.600

 

Note (i) The Company has allotted bonus shares on September 6, 2012 in the ratio of one equity share for every one equity share of Rs. 10/- each held in the Company on the record date.

 

b. Terms/rights attached to equity shares:

 

The Company has only one class of equity shares having par value of Rs. 10 per share. Each holder of equity shares is entitled to one vote per share. The dividend proposed by the Board of Directors is subject to the approval of the shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The Company declares and pays dividend in Indian Rupees.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2012, the amount of per share interim dividend recognised as distribution to equity shareholders was Rs. 7.00 (2011: Rs. 7.00). The amount of interim dividend distributed to equity shareholders is Rs. 1731.000 Millions (2011: Rs. 1731.000 Millions). In addition, the Company has also proposed a per share final dividend recognised as distribution to equity shareholders of Rs. 3.50 (2011: Rs. 8.00). The amount of final proposed dividend distributed to equity shareholders is Rs. 1731.000 Millions (2011: Rs. 1978.200 Millions). Both dividends aggregating to Rs. 10.50 per share (2011: Rs. 15.00 per share). The said final dividend is on the enhanced paid up share capital post issue of bonus shares in the ratio of 1:1.

 

In the event of the Company being liquidated, since the equity shares of the Company are fully paid-up, there would be no additional liability on the shareholders of the Company. However, post settlement of the liabilities of the Company, the surplus, if any, would be distributed amongst the shareholders in proportion to the number of shares held by each one of them.

 

c. Equity shares in the Company held by its holding/ultimate holding company and/or their subsidiaries/associates are as below:

(Rs. In Millions)

 

As at

December 31, 2012

Castrol Limited, U.K. 350749820 (2011 : 175374910) equity shares of Rs. 10/- each fully paid (holding company)

3507.500

BP Mauritius Limited 541896 (2011 : 270948) equity shares of Rs. 10/- each fully paid (subsidiary of ultimate holding company)

5.400

 

 

d. Aggregate number of bonus shares issued, for consideration other than cash during the period of five years immediately preceding the reporting date

 

 

As at

December 31, 2012

Equity shares allotted as fully paid bonus shares by capitalisation of general reserve

370920894

 

e. Details of shareholder holding more than 5% shares in the Company are as below:

 

Equity shares

As at

December 31, 2012

 

No. of

Shares

% holding in

the class

Equity shares of Rs. 10/- each fully paid up Castrol Limited, U.K.

350749820

70.92%

 

As per of the Company, including its register of shareholders/members and other declarations received from shareholders regarding beneficial interest, the above shareholding represents both legal and beneficial ownership of shares.

 


 

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

4945.600

2472.800

2472.800

2] Share Application Money

0.000

0.000

0.000

3] Reserves & Surplus

1546.700

3569.200

3062.200

4] (Accumulated Losses)

0.000

0.000

0.000

NETWORTH

6492.300

6042.000

5535.000

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

0.000

0.000

0.000

2] Unsecured Loans

0.000

0.000

0.000

TOTAL BORROWING

0.000

0.000

0.000

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

0.000

0.0.000

5535.000

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

1261.200

1125.200

1203.200

Capital work-in-progress

309.600

293.000

165.700

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

0.000

0.000

0.000

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

650.900

562.400

371.100

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 

Inventories

3157.600

3009.200

2442.000

 

Sundry Debtors

2196.300

2189.500

1784.300

 

Cash & Bank Balances

5745.900

5490.000

6192.600

 

Other Current Assets

145.500

85.100

50.600

 

Loans & Advances

1328.700

1173.800

1017.500

Total Current Assets

12574.000

11947.600

11487.000

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

 

 

 

 

Sundry Creditors

4366.300

3960.900

4320.800

 

Other Current Liabilities

1268.700

1120.000

627.800

 

Provisions

2668.400

2805.300

2743.400

Total Current Liabilities

8303.400

7886.200

7692.000

Net Current Assets

4270.600

4061.400

3795.000

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

6492.300

6042.000

5535.000

 

 

 

PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

 

PARTICULARS

31.03.2012

31.03.2011

31.03.2010

 

SALES

 

 

 

 

 

Income

31208.600

29932.700

27347.600

 

 

Other Income

721.800

730.900

395.000

 

 

TOTAL                                     (A)

31930.400

30663.600

27742.600

 

 

 

 

 

Less

EXPENSES

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of materials consumed

16894.400

15954.800

 

 

Purchase of traded goods

1468.300

1258.200

 

 

 

(Increase)/decrease in inventories

(120.000)

(268.100)

 

 

 

Employee benefits expense

1284.000

1159.000

 

 

 

Other expenses

5455.800

5132.300

 

 

 

TOTAL                                     (B)

6739.800

6291.300

55485.200

 

 

 

 

 

Less

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

6947.900

7427.400

7645.900

 

 

 

 

 

Less

FINANCIAL EXPENSES                         (D)

18.300

16.800

24.200

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

6929.600

7410.600

7621.700

 

 

 

 

 

Less/ Add

DEPRECIATION/ AMORTISATION                     (F)

266.400

251.100

243.300

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT BEFORE TAX (E-F)                               (G)

6663.200

7159.500

7378.400

 

 

 

 

 

Less

TAX                                                                  (H)

2189.300

2349.200

2475.300

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT AFTER TAX (G-H)                                (I)

4473.900

4810.300

4903.100

 

 

 

 

 

Add

PREVIOUS YEARS’ BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD

432.400

406.500

311.800

 

 

 

 

 

Less

APPROPRIATIONS

 

 

 

 

 

Interim Dividend

1731.000

1731.000

1731.000

 

 

Final Dividend

1731.000

1978.200

1978.200

 

 

Interim

280.800

280.800

287.500

 

 

Final

280.800

320.900

328.600

 

 

Final – 2010

0.000

(7.600)

0.000

 

 

Transfer to General Reserve

447.400

481.100

490.300

 

 

Tax on Proposed Special Dividend

0.000

0.000

(4.800)

 

 

Tax on Final Dividend 2009

0.000

0.000

(2.400)

 

 

 

 

 

 

BALANCE CARRIED TO THE B/S

435.300

432.400

406.500

 

 

 

 

 

 

EARNINGS IN FOREIGN CURRENCY

 

 

 

 

 

Suppliers to Foreign Vessels

98.400

133.200

108.300

 

 

Commission

52.100

73.500

45.600

 

 

FOB value of goods exported

48.100

49.100

19.600

 

 

Energy supplies

12.200

0.000

0.000

 

TOTAL EARNINGS

210.800

255.800

173.500

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMPORTS

 

 

 

 

 

Raw Materials

7731.900

7776.700

5482.900

 

 

Capital Goods

58.300

65.800

36.300

 

TOTAL IMPORTS

7790.200

7842.500

5519.200

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings Per Share (Rs.)

9.05

9.73

19.83

 

 

QUARTERLY RESULTS

 

PARTICULARS

 

30.06.2012

1st Quarter

30.09.2012

2nd Quarter

31.12.2012

3rd Quarter

31.03.2013

4th Quater

 

UnAudited

UnAudited

UnAudited

UnAudited

Net Sales

8544.000

7213.000

7609.000

7847.000

Total Expenditure

6819.000

5998.000

5915.000

6130.000

PBIDT (Excl OI)

1725.000

1215.000

1694.000

1717.000

Other Income

131.000

130.000

152.000

212.000

Operating Profit

1856.000

1345.000

1846.000

1929.000

Interest

3.000

1.000

10.000

5.000

Exceptional Items

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

PBDT

1853.000

1344.000

1836.000

1924.000

Depreciation

60.000

66.000

80.000

71.000

Profit Before Tax

1793.000

1278.000

1756.000

1853.000

Tax

584.000

421.000

577.000

610.000

Provisions and contingencies

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

Profit After Tax

1209.000

857.000

1179.000

1243.000

Extraordinary Items

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

Prior Period Expenses

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

Other Adjustments

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

Net Profit

1209.000

857.000

1179.000

1243.000

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

31.03.2012

31.03.2011

31.03.2010

PAT / Total Income

(%)

14.01

15.69

17.67

 

 

 

 

 

Net Profit Margin

(PBT/Sales)

(%)

21.35

23.92

26.98

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Total Assets

(PBT/Total Assets}

(%)

48.16

54.77

58.14

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Investment (ROI)

(PBT/Networth)

 

1.03

1.18

1.33

 

 

 

 

 

Debt Equity Ratio

(Total Debt/Networth)

 

0.00

0.00

0.00

 

 

 

 

 

Current Ratio

(Current Asset/Current Liability)

 

1.51

1.52

1.49

 

 

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

Yes

4]

Premises details

No

5]

Type of Business

Yes

6]

Line of Business

Yes

7]

Promoter's background

No

8]

No. of employees

Yes

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

No

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

Yes

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

No

 

 

PERFORMANCE

 

Sales realizations have increased by 5% over the previous year to Rs. 35930.000 Millions mainly due to an increase in unit sales realizations. However the sales volumes have declined by 2% over the pervious year.

 

Costs of materials have increased by 8% over the previous year to Rs. 18240.000 Millions mainly driven by the devaluation of Indian Rupee against US Dollar.

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Despite increasing cost pressures and lower volumes, pro-active margin management strategy helped the Company to maintain its Gross Profit and Unit Gross Profits.

 

Operating and other expenses increased by Rs. 450.000 Millions as compared to 2011 as the Company continued to invest in its brands, business growth opportunities and people.

 

Profit before tax decreased by 7% over previous year to Rs. 6663.000 Millions.

 

Tax rate for the current year has remained at nearly the same level as that of the previous year. Profit after tax decreased by 7% over the previous year to Rs. 4474.000 Millions.

 

 

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT

 

Industry structure and developments – 2012

 

The lubricant industry in India is broadly divided into three major market sectors: Automotive, Industrial and Marine and Energy applications. The industry is led by four major players (Castrol India Limited, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited) who together contribute to approximately 55% of the market in terms of volumes. Another 20% of the market is accounted for by multinational companies such as TotalFinaElf, Shell, Gulf Oil and Tidewater oil, amongst others. Numerous other players, largely local in nature, operate in the balance 25% of the market, leading to a very competitive market scenario.

 

The Indian automotive industry was characterized by a slowdown in growth in 2012. While the year started on a robust note, the second half witnessed a decelerating trend in vehicle sales, exacerbated by high inflation and interest rates. This cut across all the key segments in which Castrol offers lubricant products and services, including commercial vehicles, tractors, off road vehicles, passenger cars and two-wheelers.

 

Commercial vehicles, tractors and off road vehicles: Weak transporter sentiment, weighed down by rising fuel prices, high interest rates, inflation and higher vehicle prices, had an adverse impact on medium/ heavy commercial vehicle (MHCV) sales. Finance availability and freight rates were the other triggers.

 

The micro light commercial vehicle (MLCV) segment however continued to grow. Delayed monsoon and drought in major States decelerated tractor off take. Off road vehicles growth was impacted by slowdown/ stalling of key infrastructure related projects and also by policies pertaining to mining sector.

 

Passenger cars and two-wheelers: Domestic passenger car sales have grown in 2012, but on a low base. This has been abetted by discounts offered by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) on a recurring basis through the year. The growth has been led by sharp increase in off take of utility vehicles. Post a few high growth years, the two-wheeler industry experienced a modest growth in 2012.

 

 

MAJOR INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS

 

Economic Conditions

 

Low growth of the Indian Economy: India’s GDP grew at 5% during 2012; the performance in the second half of the year lagging considerably behind the first half. The projected industrial growth was only 0.7%. This slowdown was triggered in part by persistent high inflation that constrained the Reserve Bank of India to retain high interest rates and also by the sharp devaluation of the Indian Rupee. The growth was further weighed down by stalling of mining projects and delays in infrastructure projects.

 

Delayed monsoon: Apart from the high inflation and interest rates, the delayed monsoon led to low agricultural growth (1.8%) and a significant slowdown in the services sector (6.6%) in 2012.

 

Hike in fuel prices: Both petrol and diesel prices increased in the range of Rs. 9-10 per litre in 2012; the percentage increase being much higher for diesel, given the lower base price. Price hike in diesel impacted profitability of the commercial vehicle industry, which in turn, had an adverse effect on lubricant consumption in this category.

 

Crude oil, base oil and additives

 

The year 2012 witnessed pressure on input raw materials due to high crude prices coupled with devaluation of Indian rupee against the US Dollar. Both these factors impacted the prices of base oils, performance additives and chemicals, which resulted in higher input cost.

 

The Company worked decisively on cost effective ‘bought out’ model and value based inventory management, keeping an eye on cash costs and working capital without impacting service levels.

 

Crude prices reflected the volatile trend especially in first half of the year and after reaching a high of US $126 in March 2012, settled down at an average of US $110 from July 2012 and remained at this level throughout the year, amid geopolitical tensions in Middle East countries.

 

The initial demand growth for base oils, seen in major markets of Asia and Pacific region, underpinned by the strong crude prices during the first half of 2012, drove up base oil prices by 5% from end 2011. However, overall economic slowdown across the globe since June 2012 impacted base oil consumption and markets were oversupplied. This pushed down prices starting from July 2012 and the trend continued for rest of the year but the full benefit of this reduction was not felt due to consistent crude prices at around US $110.

 

In a business environment which was very challenging and unpredictable, the Company continued providing value to its consumers through strategic sourcing, value improvement initiatives, extensive focus on service and continuous monitoring.

 

The Company worked decisively on cost effective ‘bought out’ model and value based inventory management, keeping an eye on cash costs and working capital without impacting service levels.

 

 

MARKET BEHAVIOUR AND OUTLOOK

 

Automotive lubricants business outlook

 

The urban retail automotive segment of the Indian lubricant industry witnessed a small de-growth in volume terms in 2012 while it grew marginally in value terms, during the same period. Tighter fuel specifications, combined with growing demand for more sophisticated motor vehicles, are driving a gradual shift towards higher quality transport lubricants and longer drain intervals, leading to lower lubricants consumption per vehicle and slower growth in overall engine oil demand.

 

The outlook for the automotive lubricants segment is explained through the three broad dimensions of growth drivers, channels of distribution and competitive activity.

 

Growth drivers: The key drivers of growth in each segment where the Company operates are explained below:

 

Commercial vehicle lubricants: Demand for lubricants was more or less stagnant in the medium and heavy commercial vehicle (MHCV) segments, reflecting a slowdown in economic activity and lengthening oil drain intervals resulting from the same.

 

Commercial vehicle lubricants demand is projected to exhibit muted growth in 2013. This will be driven by vehicle population expansion. However, the volume impact of the growth will be tempered by a continuing shift to higher quality lubricants and longer oil drain intervals.

 

In the MHCV segment, demand is likely to be under pressure in spite of superior offerings from Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland and Bharat Benz, which have fuelled anticipation in the category. Sales of light commercial vehicles (LCVs) however, are expected to grow in double digit in the near future.

 

Tractor lubricants: Delayed monsoons resulted in low agricultural growth, thereby adversely impacting overall growth in lubricant consumption for tractors. Going forward, the performance of this segment is contingent on the revival in agricultural growth. Normal monsoon in 2013 should help the tractor business as well as rural vehicle growth.

 

Off road vehicle lubricants: Demand declined in the off road vehicle segment, reflecting a slowdown in infrastructure sector. Implementation of several projects was delayed during the year leading to lower off take in this sector. Ban on mining activity in some States further impacted demand.

 

Off road vehicle lubricant demand is projected to remain soft in the short term. However, policy initiatives, including formation of the National Investment Board (NIB) and easing of financing norms, once implemented, should improve infrastructure development activity. Hence the sector is likely to witness moderate growth in the medium term. Several OEMs have announced projects to expand manufacturing capacity to meet long term growth in this sector.

 

Passenger car lubricants: The market for passenger car lubricants showed a marginal decline in 2012. This reflects lengthening oil drain intervals among the existing car population. The movement towards superior low viscosity lubricants continued during the year.

 

In 2013, the passenger car lubricants market is likely to be driven by the growth in diesel cars and utility vehicles. The movement towards synthetic lubricants and lengthening oil drain intervals is expected to continue. This is likely to impact value realization favourably. Volume growth will be subject to reversal in the economic slowdown and faster growth in car sales.

 

Two-wheeler lubricants: The two-wheeler lubricants market was the growth driver for the automotive lubricants category in 2012. However, growth levels were lower compared to those in previous years.

 

In 2013, they expect the two-wheeler lubricants segment to continue on its growth path, given that OEMs are all geared up to tap two key opportunity areas – rural and scooters. There is a real opportunity to drive two-wheeler sales in rural areas where the ownership of two-wheelers is in less than 15% of households. In addition, scooters are driving growth in the two-wheeler segment as opposed to conventional motorcycles. The emergence of women scooter owners / riders presents a new segment opportunity for differentiated products.

 

Channels of distribution: Retail remains the dominant sales channel for automotive lubricants. However, OEM dealerships and authorized workshops are becoming increasingly important due to higher retention period for vehicle servicing at the OEM authorized workshops.

 

Since the growth in number of authorized workshops continues to lag the growth in vehicle population, the small independent workshops have also been witnessing a rapid pace of growth. The historically dominant sales channels, like petrol stations, continue to decline and are no longer a dominant channel for the industry. This trend is expected to continue.

 

The Company has pioneered new channels of distribution viz. Castrol Bike Points and Castrol Pitstops – service centres with amplified Castrol branding. The footprint for the same has been expanded considerably year on year.

 

Competitive activity

 

The competitive situation remains largely unchanged with all major international lubricant players having been present in the market for several years now. The Company continues to be the leading brand in the retail automotive sector, followed by the public sector brands. However, few players have been competing aggressively with lower prices and higher sales promotion to gain market share. In the urban retail automotive segment, the Company has witnessed an improvement in share movement compared to 2011, registering a moderate increase in volume share in a highly challenging year. This growth has been led by the offerings for new generation trucks, tractors and passenger cars.

 

Non-automotive lubricants business outlook

 

Industrial production, measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), slowed down significantly and was expected to grow by 0.7% during 2012 – the lowest since 2005-06. This was driven by a decline in mining (-1.4%) and a low growth in manufacturing. Power generation however grew by 4.5%.

 

Slow implementation of investment projects led to supply constraints, particularly in the mining segment and pulled down the industry growth. Rising inflation, coupled with high interest rates, dampened consumer sentiment in 2012 and they witnessed a slowdown in consumer spending for high value white goods and automobiles.

 

Industrial output is poised to improve slightly with respect to production in 2013. Inflation has started easing and will continue to do so. The manufacturing sector, the single largest contributor to industrial production, is set to see a restrained improvement in its performance in 2013.

 

The marine industry continues operating in a very challenging period. In 2012, many Indian shipping companies and ship management companies saw a scrapping and sale of vessels. The Company continues to focus on customer intimacy and provide best in class products and services. However, they have seen drop in volumes in marine business due to much lower utilization of vessels, higher lay ups and slow steaming in operations. Various estimations on marine industry peg the recovery to 2014 or 2015 when the demand and supply of vessels to cargo will correct to a level which will push up the current prevailing charter rates.

 

 

SEGMENT-WISE / PRODUCT-WISE PERFORMANCE

 

Automotive lubricants business performance

 

In a challenging competitive and cost environment, the Company delivered a top line growth of 6% in the automotive business during the year 2012. However, increased cost of material, mainly on account of Indian Rupee devaluation against US Dollar, and additional investment in brands, innovation, business growth opportunities and staff costs, impacted the operating profit of the Company\ which declined by 1%.

 

(i) Launches / re-launches to bring a live distinctive propositions: During 2012, the Company refreshed and re\ launched several of its brands including Castrol CRB Plus and Castrol CRB Turbo with Durashield™ Boosters, Castrol Activ with Actibond™ molecules and Castrol Magnatec with its proposition of ‘Instant protection from the moment you start the car’. Castrol RX series was also re-launched with an improved portfolio and customer value proposition. The Company also re-launched its BP lubricant brand with superior ‘Cleanguard’ technology.

 

(ii) Improved availability: In 2012, the Company mounted a major rural thrust and appointed over 680 new rural sub-distributors. In addition, there was a focus on independent workshops for cars and two-wheelers. Through these initiatives, the Company managed to increase its customer base by 8,000 outlets.

 

(iii) Improved advocacy: One of the most valuable assets of the Company is the strong relationship it enjoys with its trade partners. The Anmol Ratn dealer loyalty programme has been a huge success, enabling the Company to connect strongly with its core dealers. In addition, the Company launched a number of influencer advocacy programmes like Castrol Smiles, which enabled us to build stronger relationships with mechanics.

 

(iv) Stronger OEM partnerships: The Company continues to strengthen its relationships with all its key OEM partners like Ford, VW Group, BMW, Tata Motors, JCB, Telcon and Komatsu. The Company demonstrated its technology leadership by conducting a technology day at Ford and setting up learning centres on site at VW and Tata Motors. The Company also demonstrated its safety leadership position by signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Tata Motors to develop and deliver training modules on workshop safety. Focusing on the environment, the Company launched a ‘green’ offer by installing lubricant dispensing equipment at all BMW workshops, significantly reducing supply of plastic packs.

 

(v) Building on line communities: With the increasing need to reach consumers across multiple touch points, the Company has established a strong presence in social media. On line initiatives linked to the ‘Grand India Roadtrip’ and ‘Ride to MotoGP,’ helped build a strong connect with a growing breed of bikers.

 

(vi) Leveraging new touch points through cricket: In 2012, the Company leveraged its sponsorship as the official Performance Partner of the International Cricket Council through the ICCTwenty20 World Cup. This association, especially with its flagship brands like Castrol Activ and Castrol Magnatec, has helped build a strong connect with consumers, especially first time vehicle owners.

 

Non-automotive lubricants business performance

 

The non-automotive part of the business was affected by the slowdown in the Industrial, Marine and Building and Construction segments and a tight money market. In 2012, the revenues of the segment were down by 8%.

 

In this challenging, competitive environment, the Company has created an eco-system to offer holistic solutions to address its customers’ demand for enhancing productivity. The Company has renewed its strategic alliance with ACE Micromatic Group – the largest CNC machine tool manufacturer in India. The Company continues to reach out to its customers through participation in Industry seminars, conferences and trade shows, specific to its target segments.

 

Linked to productivity enhancement, the Company is now successfully running compatible chemistry lubricants in automobile companies in India. This enables sustainable manufacturing performance while driving out waste costs for its customers.

 

The Company continues to consolidate its position as the leading supplier of technologically superior and value delivering metal working fluids and high performance lubricants.

 

The Company has maintained its leadership position in the offshore drilling segment in 2012 by focusing its efforts on value offers despite minimal drilling activity. However, as companies in India continue to hunt for oil and gas reserves, they expect some momentum in this segment in 2013 and onwards. The Company will maintain its focus on value and specialist offers, such as subsea solutions, to further consolidate its market share in the offshore drilling segment.

 

 

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

(Rs. In Millions)

Particular

31.03.2012

31.03.2011

Excise/sales tax demands made by the authorities, in respect of which appeals have been filed

222.200

219.00

Claims against the Company not acknowledged as debts estimated at :

In respect of third parties – miscellaneous

18.500

16.900

 

Notes:

 

(a) The Company has made provisions for known litigation cases and pending assessments in respect of taxes, duties and other levies, the outflow of which would depend on the cessation of the respective events.

 

 

FIXED ASSETS

 

Tangible Assets

·         Freehold Land

·         Leasehold Land

·         Plant and Machinery

·         Building

·         Furniture and Fixture

·         Office Equipment

·         Motor Vehicles

 

Intangible Assets

·         Computer Software


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 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.56.42

UK Pound

1

Rs.86.54

Euro

1

Rs.73.86

 

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Report Prepared by :

SDA

 


 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

7

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

7

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

6

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

 

62

 

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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