MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

22.03.2013

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

BHUSHAN STEEL LIMITED (w.e.f. 2007)

 

 

Formerly Known As :

BHUSHAN STEEL AND STRIPS LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

F Block, 1st Floor, International Trade Tower, Nehru Place, New Delhi – 110019

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2012

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

07.01.1983

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

55-014942

 

 

Capital Investment / Paid-up Capital :

Rs.1284.144 Millions

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

L74899DL1983PLC014942

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

DELB07323B

 

 

PAN No.:

[Permanent Account No.]

AAACB1247M

 

 

Legal Form :

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

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer and Distributor of Cold Rolled Steel Strips/Sheets/Coils and Galvanized Cold Rolled Steel Strips/Sheets/Coils.

 

 

No. of Employees :

5428  (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 311000000

 

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is a well established and reputed company having a good track record. The external borrowing of the company is increasing over a year.

 

However, general financial position of the company appears to be strong.  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 commitments.

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

ECGC Country Risk Classification List – 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

 

 

INDIAN ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

 

India is developing into an open-market economy, yet traces of its past autarkic policies remain. Economic liberalization, including industrial deregulation, privatization of state-owned enterprises, and reduced controls on foreign trade and investment, began in the early 1990s and has served to accelerate the country's growth, which has averaged more than 7% per year since 1997. India's diverse economy encompasses traditional village farming, modern agriculture, handicrafts, a wide range of modern industries, and a multitude of services. Slightly more than half of the work force is in agriculture, but services are the major source of economic growth, accounting for more than half of India's output, with only one-third of its labor force. India has capitalized on its large educated English-speaking population to become a major exporter of information technology services and software workers. In 2010, the Indian economy rebounded robustly from the global financial crisis - in large part because of strong domestic demand - and growth exceeded 8% year-on-year in real terms. However, India's economic growth in 2011 slowed because of persistently high inflation and interest rates and little progress on economic reforms. High international crude prices have exacerbated the government's fuel subsidy expenditures contributing to a higher fiscal deficit, and a worsening current account deficit. Little economic reform took place in 2011 largely due to corruption scandals that have slowed legislative work. India's medium-term growth outlook is positive due to a young population and corresponding low dependency ratio, healthy savings and investment rates, and increasing integration into the global economy. India has many long-term challenges that it has not yet fully addressed, including widespread poverty, inadequate physical and social infrastructure, limited non-agricultural employment opportunities, scarce access to quality basic and higher education, and accommodating rural-to-urban migration.

Source : CIA

 

 

EXTERNAL AGENCY RATING

 

Rating Agency Name

CARE

Rating

A+ (Non Convertible Debenture)

Rating Explanation

Having adequate degree of safety regarding timely servicing of financial obligation it carry low credit risk.

Date

12 November, 2012

 

 

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 :

F Block, 1st Floor, Nehru Place, International Trade Tower, New Delhi – 110019, India

Tel. No.:

91-11-26462373 (5 Lines) / 42297777 / 42295555 / 39194000

Fax No.:

91-11-26478750 / 26415845

E-Mail :

bssledl@nde.vsnl.net.in

davraop@bhushan-group.org

onlinefilling@gmail.com

Website :

http://www.bhushansteel.com

 

 

Factory 1 and Marketing Office – Sahibabad :

23, Site IV, Sahibabad Industrial Area, Sahibabad, District Ghaziabad – 201 010, Uttar Pradesh, India

Tel. No.:

91-120-2770601- 04/ 3028000-09

Fax No.:

91-120-2770509/ 4100574

E-Mail :

bsslsahibabad@bhushansteel.com

 

 

Factory 2 :

28/4, Site IV, Sahibabad Industrial Area, Sahibabad, District Ghaziabad – 201 010, Uttar Pradesh, India

 

 

Factory 3 :

Village Nifran, Savroli and Dehvali, Taluka – Khalapura, (Near Khopoli), District Raigad – 410 203, Maharashtra, India

Tel. No.:

91-2192-274146/ 302000

Fax No.:

91-2192-274294/ 274354

E-Mail :

bsslkhapoli@bhushansteel.com

 

 

Factory 4 :

Narendra Pur, P O Shibapur, Village Meramandali, District – Dhenkanal – 759 121, Orissa, India

Tel. No. :

91-6764-300000/ 326443/ 325133/ 325857

E-mail :

bssldhenkanal@bhushansteel.com

 

 

Branches :

Located at:

·         Agra

·         Ahmedabad

·         Aurangabad

·         Bengaluru

·         Bhubaneshwar

·         Chandigarh

·         Chennai

·         Coimbatore

·         Dehradun

·         Delhi

·         Faridabad

·         Gurgaon

·         Guwahati

·         Haldwani

·         Hyderabad

·         Hosur

·         Indore

·         Jaipur

·         Jammu

·         Kullu

·         Kolkata

·         Kanpur

·         Ludhiana

·         Mandigovindgarh

·         Mumbai

·         Pilkhuwa (Hapur)

·         Pune

·         Parwanoo

·         Rishikesh

·         Varanasi

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

As on 31.03.2012

 

Name :

Mr. Brij Bhushan Singal

Designation :

Chairman

Address:

W-29, Greater Kailash, Part-II, New Delhi-110046, India

Date of Birth/ Age:

20.11.1936

Date of Appointment:

15.01.1987

 

 

Name :

Mr. Neeraj Singal

Designation :

Vice Chairman and Managing Director

Address:

W-29, Greater Kailash, Part-II, New Delhi-110046, India

Date of Birth/ Age:

23.04.1968

Qualification:

Graduate

Date of Appointment:

01.04.1992

 

 

Name :

Mr. Mohan Lal

Designation :

Director

Address:

19-A, Udham Singh Nagar, Ludhiana, India

 

 

Name :

Mr. B B Tondon

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. V.K. Mehrotra

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. M. V. Surya Narayana

Designation :

Director

Address:

12-2-417/A/11, Gudimalkapur, Jaya Nagar, Hydedrabad - 500028, Andhra Pradesh, India

Date of Birth/ Age:

05.04.1946

Date of Appointment:

25.09.2010

 

 

Name :

Mrs. Sunita Sharma

Designation :

Nominee Director of LIC

 

 

Name :

Mr. Nittin Johari

Designation :

Whole-time Director [Finance]

Qualification:

M.Com, FCA

Date of Appointment:

06.01.1995

 

 

Name :

Mr. Rahul Sen Gupta

Designation :

Whole-time Director [Technical]

 

 

Name :

Mr. P.K. Aggarwal

Designation :

Whole time Director [Commercial]

 

 

KEY EXECUTIVES

 

Name :

Mr. O. P. Davra

Designation :

Company Secretary

 

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS / SHAREHOLDING PATTERN

 

As on 31.12.2012

 

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.gifIndividuals / Hindu Undivided Family

117368885

55.27

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

27643633

13.02

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

145012518

68.29

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

 

 

Total shareholding of Promoter and Promoter Group (A)

145012518

68.29

(B) Public Shareholding

 

 

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

 

 

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

35918

0.02

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

6729

0.00

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

1641291

0.77

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

3838486

1.81

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

5522424

2.60

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

 

 

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

43237895

20.36

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

3308234

1.56

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

14995201

7.06

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

282038

0.13

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

136506

0.06

http://www.bseindia.com/include/images/clear.gifClearing Members

145532

0.07

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

61823368

29.11

Total Public shareholding (B)

67345792

31.71

Total (A)+(B)

212358310

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)

212358310

0.00

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer and Distributor of Cold Rolled Steel Strips/Sheets/Coils and Galvanized Cold Rolled Steel Strips/Sheets/Coils.

 

 

Products :

Product Description

Item Code No. (ITC Code)

Corrugated coated with Zinc Cold Rolled Products of Iron or Non Alloy Steel of a width of 600 MM or more

721041

Flat Coated with Zinc Cold Products of Iron or Non Alloy Steel of a width of 600 MM or more

721049

Flat Cold Rolled Products of Iron or Non Alloy Steel of a width of 600 MM or more of a thickness of less than 0.5 MM

720918

 

·         Cold Rolled

·         Galvanised

·         Bhushan Galume

·         Colour Coated Coil

·         Colour Coated Tiles

·         Drawn Tubes of OEM Grade

·         Hardened and Tempered Strip

·         High Tensile Steel Stripping

·         Wire Rods and Alloy Billets

·         Sponge Iron

 

 

PRODUCTION STATUS (As on: 31.03.2011)

 

Particulars

Unit

Installed Capacity

Actual Production

Hot Rolled Steel Strips/Sheets/Coils

MT

1900000

805675

Cold Rolled Steel Strips/Sheets/Coils

MT

1250000

1191715

Cold Rolled Galvanised Steel Strips/Sheets/Coils

MT

540000

545196

Colour Coated Galvanised Steel Strips/Sheets/Coils

MT

160000

118691

Precision Tubes

MT

140000

126642

Hardened & Tempered Cold Rolled Steel Strips

MT

11000

12412

High Tensile Steel Strapings

MT

20000

9865

Sponge Iron

MT

900000

406787

Billets

MT

340000

242035

Wire Rods

MT

20000

8623

Formed Sections

 

3000

780

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Customers

·         Alstom

·         BHEL

·         Bajaj

·         Bundy

·         Ashok Leyand

·         Ford

·         Honda

·         Hitachi

·         Hyundai

·         IFB

·         Mahindra

·         GM

·         SKF

·         Kone

·         Carrier

·         Yamaha

 

 

No. of Employees :

5428  (Approximately)

 

 

Bankers :

  • Allahabad Bank
  • Andhra Bank
  • Axis Bank
  • Bank of Baroda
  • Bank of India
  • Bank of Maharashtra
  • Bank of Rajasthan
  • Barclays Bank
  • Bayerische Landesbank
  • Canara Bank
  • Central Bank of India
  • Corporation Bank
  • Credit Agricole Bank (Calyon Bank)
  • Deutsche Bank
  • Dena Bank
  • DBS Bank
  • Exim Bank
  • Federal Bank
  • HSBC Bank
  • ICICI Bank
  • IDBI Bank
  • Indian Bank
  • Indian Overseas Bank, 14-15, Farm Bhawan, Nehru Place, New Delhi-110019, India
  • IndusInd Bank
  • ING Bank
  • Jammu and Kashmir Bank
  • Oriental Bank of Commerce
  • Punjab and Sind Bank
  • Punjab National Bank
  • State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur
  • State Bank of Hyderabad
  • State Bank of India
  • State Bank of Indore
  • Sate Bank of Mysore
  • State Bank of Patiala
  • State Bank of Travancore
  • Syndicate Bank
  • The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Limited
  • UCO Bank
  • Union Bank of India
  • United Bank of India
  • Vijaya Bank
  • Yes Bank
  • Saraswat Cooperative Bank Limited
  • South Indian Bank
  • Standard Chartered Bank

 

 

Facilities :

(Rs. In Millions)

Secured Loan

As on

31.03.2012

Non Convertible Debentures

9950.000

Term Loan

 

1. From Banks

 

Foreign Currency

63262.194

Rupee Loans

82302.621

2. From Financial Institutions

 

Rupee Loans

947.136

3. Vehicle Loan From Bank

2.702

Working Capital Loans

 

From Banks

 

Cash Credit

10331.940

Foreign Currency Loans

6601.107

Term Loan

 

From Banks

 

Rupee Loans

11500.008

 

 

Total

184897.708

 

Notes:

 

(1) 12% Redeemable Non-Convertible 100 Debentures (Subordinate Debt) of Rs.10.000 Millions each outstanding on 31st March 2012 Rs.1000.000 Millions (Previous Year 12% Redeemable Non-Convertible 100 Debentures of Rs.10.000 Millions each outstanding on 31st March 2011 Rs.1000.000 Millions) (subordinate debt) are redeemable at par in one bullet payment at the end of 10th year from the date of allotment i.e 31.03.2008 and are Secured by Subsequent and subservient charge by way of hypothecation on the present and future assets of the company so as to maintain minimum asset coverage of 1.25 times, throughout the currency of the Debentures. Debentures are further secured by pledge of Equity Shares of subject, having market value not less than 1.5 times of loans, held by promoters/ promoter entities, and Personal Guarantee of B.B. Singal and Neeraj Singal.

 

(2) 10.50 % Redeemable Non-Convertible 3000 Debentures of Rs.1.000 Millions each outstanding on 31st March 2012 Rs.3000.000 Millions (Previous Year 10.50% Redeemable Non-Convertible 3000 Debentures of Rs.1.000 Millions each outstanding on 31st March 2011 Rs.3000.000 Millions) Debentures are redeemable at par in three equal annual installments commencing from the end of 6th year from the date of allotment i.e.13.08.2010 and are Secured by first charge on pari passu basis on the fixed assets of the Company.

 

(3) 10.90 % Redeemable Non-Convertible 1750 Debentures of Rs.1.000 Millions each outstanding on 31st March 2012 Rs. 1750.000 Millions (Previous Year 10.90% Redeemable Non-Convertible 1750 Debentures of HO Millions each outstanding on 31st March 2011 Rs. 1750.000 Millions) are redeemable at par in Four equal annual installments commencing from the end of 5th year from the deemed date of allotment i.e.26.08.2010 and are Secured by first charge on pari passu basis on the fixed assets of the Company.

 

(4) 10.20% Redeemable Non-Convertible 1000 Debentures of Rs.1.000 Millions each outstanding on 31st March 2012 Rs.1000.000 Millions (Previous Year 10.20% Redeemable Non-Convertible 1000 Debentures of no Rs.1.000 Millions each outstanding on 31st March 2011 Rs.1000.0000 Millions) are redeemable at par in one bullet payment at the end of 7th year from the date of allotment i.e 26.03.2007 and are Secured by first charge on pari passu basis on the fixed assets of the Company.

 

(5) 8.15% Redeemable Non-Convertible 60 Debentures of Rs.10.000 Millions each outstanding on 31st March 2012 Rs.200.000 Millions (Previous Year 8.15% Redeemable Non-Convertible 60 Debentures of Rs.10.000 Millions each outstanding on 31st March 2011 Rs.400.000 Millions) are redeemable at par in three equal annual installments commencing from 4th year from the date of disbursement i.e.24.04.2006, Rs.6.666 Millions (Previous Year Rs.3.333 Millions) per Debenture have been redeemed and are Secured by first charge on pari passu basis on the fixed assets of the Company.

 

(6) 11.75 % Redeemable Non-Convertible 3000 Debentures of Rs.1.000 Millions each outstanding on 31st March 2012 Rs.3000.000 Millions (Previous Year Rs. Nil Debentures outstanding on 31st March 2011 Rs. Nil) are redeemable in three equal annual installments commencing from the end of 5th year from the date of allotment ie. 02.02.2012 and are Secured by first charge on pari passu basis on the fixed assets of the Company.

 

(7) Secured by first mortgage charge on all of the company's immovable and movable properties both present and future including movable machinery, spares, tools and accessories at all the plants (excluding specific charge created on favour of ECA Lenders), ranking pari passu inter-se, with the trustee of Debenture holders subject to prior charges created in favour of banks on stocks, book debts etc. for securing borrowing for working capital requirement, except Rs.5669.500 Millions (Previous Year Rs. NIL) secured by subsequent and subservient charge on movable assets, out of the above, the ECA Loans of Rs.24725.100 Millions (Previous Year Rs.146366 Millions) financed by ECA Lenders are secured by first exclusive charge on the assets financed and personal guarantee of two promoter directors. Out of these, Loans of Rs.61852.000 Millions (Previous Year Rs.32960.600 Millions) are guaranteed by the Personal Guarantee of two promoter directors and Loans of Rs.1410.200 Millions (Previous Year Rs.480.400 Millions) are guaranteed by the Personal Guarantee of One Promoter Director.

 

(8) Secured by first mortgage charge on all of the company's immovable and movable properties both present and future including movable machinery, spares, tools and accessories at all the plants (excluding specific charge created in favour of ECA Lenders) ranking pari passu inter-se, with the trustee of Debenture holders subject to prior charges created in favour of banks on stocks, book debts etc. for securing borrowing for working capital requirement, except Rs.4199.900 Millions (Previous Year Rs. 9948.800 Millions) secured by subsequent and subservient charge on movable assets. Loans of Rs.51279.600 Millions (Previous Year Rs.43352.200 Millions) are guaranteed by the Personal Guarantee of two promoter directors and Loans of Rs.31023.000 Millions (Previous Year Rs.22270.800 Millions) are guaranteed by the Personal Guarantee of One Promoter Director.

 

(9) Secured by first mortgage charge on all of the company's immovable and movable properties both present and future including movable machinery, spares, tools and accessories at all the plants (excluding specific charge created in favour of ECA Lenders) ranking pari passu inter-se, with the trustee of Debenture holders subject to prior charges created in favour of banks on stocks, book debts etc. for securing borrowing for working capital requirement. Out of these Loans of Rs.47.100 Millions (Previous Year Rs.94.300 Millions) are guaranteed by the Personal Guarantee of Two Promoter Directors and Loans of Rs.900.000 Millions (Previous Year Rs.1200.000 Millions) are guaranteed by the Personal Guarantee of One Promoter Director.

 

(10) Secured by hypothecation of specific assets.

 

 

(11) Maturity Profile of Long Term Borrowing (Other than NCDs) are set out as below:

(Rs. In Millions)

 

1 year

2-3 Years

Beyond 3 years

Term Loans

15144.100

34002.000

11.100

 

(12) Domestic Loan sanctioned by SBI Syndication for Phase I and II of Orissa project was sanctioned at rate of interest of SBI Base Rate+2.00% (presently 12% p.a.) and repayable in 24 quarterly installments commencing from 24 Months after completion of the project as per terms stipulated in respective loan / facility agreement/s.

 

(13) Foreign Currency Loan for Phase I and II of Orissa project was sanctioned at interest rate of EURIBOR + 0.45% (Presently 1.89% p.a.) repayable in 20 Half Yearly Installments commencing from six Months after completion of the project as per terms stipulated in respective loan / facility agreement/s.

 

(14) Another Foreign Currency Loan for Phase I and II of Orissa project was sanctioned at interest rate of USD LIBOR + 1.65% (presently 2.49% p.a.) repayable in three annual Installments commencing from 18 Months after completion of the project as per terms stipulated in respective loan / facility agreement/s.

 

(15) Domestic Loan sanctioned by SBI Syndication for Phase III of Orissa project was sanctioned at rate of interest of SBI Base Rate+2.50% (presently 12.50% p.a.) and repayable in 17 quarterly installments commencing from 18 months after completion of the project as per terms stipulated in respective loan/facility agreement/s.

 

(16) Foreign Currency Loan for Phase III of Orissa project was sanctioned at interest rate of EURIBOR+1.50% (Presently 2.946% p.a.) repayable in 20 half yearly installments commencing from 6 Months after completion of the project as per terms stipulated in respective loan / facility agreement/s.

 

(17) Another Foreign Currency Loan sanctioned for Phase III of the Orissa Project at interest rate of USD LIBOR+3.95% (Presently 4.703% p.a.) repayable in 6 annual installments commencing from 36 Months after completion of the project as per terms stipulated in respective loan / facility agreement/s.

 

(18) Another Foreign Currency Loan sanctioned for Phase III of the Orissa Project at interest rate of Euribor+1.75% (Presently 3.28% p.a.) repayable in 18 half yearly installments commencing from three Months after completion of the project as per terms stipulated in respective loan / facility agreement/s.

 

(19) Domestic Loan sanctioned for Coke Oven 2 of Orissa project was sanctioned at rate of interest of Base Rate+2.50% (Presently 12.25% p.a.) and repayable in 24 quarterly installments commencing from 15 Months after completion of the project as per terms stipulated in respective loan / facility agreement/s.

 

(20) Foreign Currency Loan for Coke Oven 2 of Orissa Project was sanctioned at interest rate of EURIBOR + 4.50% (Presently 5.21% p.a.) repayable in 12 half yearly installments commencing from 15 Months after completion of the project as per terms stipulated in respective loan / facility agreement/s.

 

(21) Other Foreign Currency Loans for Orissa Project was sanctioned at rate of interest of USD LIBOR+3.50% (Presently 3.98% p.a.) repayable in three annual installments commencing from 48 Months after completion of the project as per terms stipulated in respective loan / facility agreement/s.

 

(22) Rate of interest of other Term Loans / Foreign Currency Loans are linked with the Base Rate / LIBOR.

 

(23) Working capital loans are secured by hypothecation of stock and book debts, second charge on company's land, building and other immovable properties ranking pari passu inter-se, personal guarantee of two promoter directors.

 

(24) Secured by Subsequent and subservient charge on movable assets of the company. Further Loans of Rs.4000.000 Millions (Previous Year Rs.6009.900 Millions) are guaranteed by the personal guarantee of two promoter directors and Loans of Rs.75000 Millions (previous year Rs.2000.000 Millions) are guaranteed by the personal guarantee of one promoter director.

 

Secured Loans

Rs. In Millions

31.03.2011

60 8.15 % Redeemable Non Convertible Debentures of Rs.100 Lac each

400.000

1000 10.20% Redeemable Non Convertible Debentures of Rs.10 Lac each

1000.000

3000 10.50% Redeemable Non Convertible Debentures of Rs.10 Lac each

3000.000

100 12% (Previous Year Nil) Redeemable Non Convertible Debentures of Rs.100 Lac each

1000.000

1750 10.90% Redeemable Non Convertible Debentures of Rs.10 Lac each

1750.000

Cash Credit

From Banks:

 

Foreign Currency Loans

4190.919

Rupee Loans

3925.957

Term Loan

 

From Banks-.

 

Foreign Currency Loans

33450.852

Rupee Loans

73901.784

From Financial Institutions

 

Rupee Loans

1294.280

Vehicle Loan from Bank

4.725

 

 

Total

123918.517

 

 

Banking Relations :

--

 

 

Auditors :

 

Name :

Mehra Goel and Company

Chartered Accountants

 

 

Memberships :

Confederation of Indian Industry

 

 

Joint Venture:

Andal East Coal Company Private Limited

 

 

Associates :

·         Angul Sukinda Railway Limited

·         Bhusahan Energy Limited

 

 

Subsidiaries :

  • Bhushan Steel (Orissa) Limited (Incorporated on 27th April, 2010)
  • Bhushan Steel Madhya Bharat Limited(Incorporated on 27th April, 2010)
  • Bhushan Steel (South) Limited (Incorporated on 27th April, 2010)
  • Bhushan Steel Bengal Limited (Incorporated on 27th April, 2010)
  • Parakeet Finvest Private Limited (from 25th January, 2012)
  • Marsh Capital Services Private Limited (from 25th January, 2012)
  • Paragon Securities Private Limited (from 25th January, 2012)
  • Perpetual Securities Private Limited (from 25th January, 2012)
  • Jawahar Credit and Holdings Private Limited(from 29th February, 2012)
  • Bhushan Capital and Credit Services Private Limited(from 29th February, 2012)
  • Bhushan Steel Global FZE (Upto 7th May, 2011)
  • Bhushan Steel (Australia) PTY Limited–
  • Bowen Energy Limited, Australia
  • Kondor Holdings PTY Limited
  • Bowen Coal PTY Limited
  • Bowen Consolidated PTY Limited
  • Capricorn Metals Limited(Deregistered w.e.f. 04th April, 2011)
  • Capricorn Resources (Australia) Limited (Deregistered w.e.f. 04th April, 2011)
  • Golden Country Resources (Australia) PTY Limited
  • Bowen Energy (Asia) PTE Limited (Has been struck off).

 

 

Other Related Parties :

·         Bhushan Aviation Limited

·         Arshiya International Limited

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

As on: 24.09.2012

 

Authorised Capital : Rs.2250.000 Millions

 

Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up Capital : Rs.1427.970 Millions

 

 

As on 31.03.2012

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

400000000

Equity Shares

Rs.2/- each

Rs.800.000 Millions

14500000

Preference Shares

Rs.100/- each

Rs.1450.000Millions

 

Total

 

Rs. 2250.000 Millions

 

Issued Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

216448000

Equity Shares

Rs. 2/- each

Rs.432.896 Millions

7795267

10% Redeemable Cumulative Preference Shares

Rs. 100/- each

Rs. 779.527 Millions

399000

4% Non convertible Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares

Rs. 100/- each

Rs. 39.900 Millions

400000

25% Non convertible Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares

Rs. 100/- each

Rs.40.000 Millions

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

Rs.1292.323 Millions

 

Subscribed and Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

212358310

Equity Shares

Rs. 2/- each

Rs.424.717 Millions

7795267

10% Redeemable Cumulative Preference Shares

Rs. 100/- each

Rs. 779.527 Millions

399000

4% Non convertible Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares

Rs. 100/- each

Rs. 39.900 Millions

400000

25% Non convertible Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares

Rs. 100/- each

Rs.40.000 Millions

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

Rs. 1284.144 Millions

 

Note:

 

Detail of Shareholders holding more than 5% shares:

 

Name of Shareholders

As at 31st March,2012

 

 

No. of Shares

% Held

(A)   Equity Shareholders

 

 

1. Brij Bhushan Singal

41558130

19.57%

2. Neeraj Singal

65988640

31.07%

3. Archana Mittal

12491075

5.88%

4. Bhushan Infrastructure Private Limited

26534916

12.50%

(B)   Preference Shareholders

 

 

1. Bhushan Energy Limited

1200000

13.96%

2. Bhushan Finance Limited

840000

9.77%

3. Robust Transportation Limited

531567

6.19%

4. Shri Neeraj Singal

434400

5.05%

 

 

 

As at 31st March,2012

Particulars

No. of Shares

Amount (Rs. In Millions

Reconciliation of number of shares outstanding is set out

 

 

below:

 

 

(A) Equity Shares

 

 

At the beginning of the year

212358310

424.717

Add : Shares Issued

-

-

Less: Shares Cancelled

-

-

At the end of the year

212358310

424.717

(B) Preference Shares (Non Convertible Cumulative

 

 

Redeemable Preference Shares)

 

 

10% Preference Shares

 

 

At the beginning of the year

5168600

516.860

Add : Shares Issued

2626667

262.667

Less: Shares Redeemed

-

-

At the end of the year

7795267

779.527

4% Preference Shares

 

 

At the beginning of the year

900000

90.000

Add : Shares Issued

-

-

Less: Shares Redeemed

501000

50.100

At the end of the year

399000

39.900

25% Preference Shares

 

 

At the beginning of the year

800000

80.000

Add : Shares Issued

-

-

Less: Shares Redeemed

400000

40.000

At the end of the year

400000

40.000

 

 

The holders of Equity Shares has one vote for each equity shares held by them. The registerd holders of Equity Shares are entitled to dividend declared from time to time. The Preference Shareholders are entitled to pro-rata dividend in preference over Equity Shareholders. The dividend is cumulative at the rate specified against each category.

 

The premium on redemption of preference shares to the extent of premium received on issue will be adjusted against the security premium account and any premium paid over the above said amount shall be paid out of current appropriation / General Reserve.

 

The Preference Share are not convertible in Equity and are redeemable at the option of the company.


 

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

1284.144

1151.577

791.547

2] Share Application Money

3830.100

0.000

0.000

3] Reserves and Surplus

72679.500

57852.511

39125.159

4] (Accumulated Losses)

0.000

0.000

0.000

NETWORTH

77793.744

59004.088

39916.706

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

 184897.708

123918.517

83269.600

2] Unsecured Loans

28612.020

42007.833

30771.453

TOTAL  BORROWING

213509.728

165926.350

114041.053

 

 

 

 

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

10388.184

6983.183

3295.382

CURRENT MATURITY OF LONG TERM BORROWINGS

(15344.104)

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

286347.552

231873.621

157253.141

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

157338.965

125662.947

20793.240

Capital work-in-progress

90686.743

73932.148

111093.250

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENTS

3294.526

2777.303

3700.446

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS and ADVANCES

 

 

 

              Inventories

33114.261

31684.055

19626.717

              Sundry Debtors

12203.763

4835.331

7339.231

              Cash and Bank Balances

3349.803

350.790

1201.978

  Other Current Assets

0.000

0.000

0.000

  Other Non Current Assets

193.754

0.000

0.000

              Loans and Advances

34326.860

13306.777

9534.157

Total Current Assets

83188.441

50176.953

37702.083

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES and PROVISIONS

 

 

 

             Sundry Creditors

9931.250

11253.549

9785.195

             Other Current Liabilities

37681.507

8937.976

5886.141

             Provisions

548.366

484.205

364.542

Total Current Liabilities

48161.123

20675.730

16035.878

Net Current Assets

35027.318

29501.223

21666.205

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

286347.552

231873.621

157253.141

PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT

 

 

PARTICULARS

31.03.2012

31.03.2011

31.03.2010

 

SALES

 

 

 

 

 

Income

99414.077

69676.567

56112.687

 

 

Other Income

273.442

695.128

1177.766

 

 

Export Incentives

0.000

328.058

290.816

 

 

TOTAL                        

99687.519

70699.753

57581.269

 

 

 

 

 

Less

EXPENSES

 

 

 

 

 

Manufacturing and other Expenses

--

49700.687

41876.143

 

 

Cost of Materials Consumed

55067.473

--

--

 

 

Change in Inventories of Finished Goods, Work In Progress and Stock- in –Trade

(653.307)

--

--

 

 

Employee Benefits Expense

1439.797

--

--

 

 

Other Expenses

13519.329

--

--

 

 

TOTAL                        

69373.292

49700.687

41876.143

 

 

 

 

 

Less

PROFIT BEFORE INTEREST, TAX, DEPRECIATION AND AMORTISATION

30314.227

20999.066

15705.126

 

 

 

 

 

Less

FINANCIAL EXPENSES                       

10462.673

4464.108

2100.121

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT BEFORE TAX, DEPRECIATION AND AMORTISATION

19851.554

16534.958

13605.005

 

 

 

 

 

Less/ Add

DEPRECIATION/ AMORTISATION

6199.295

2778.453

2091.356

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT BEFORE TAX

13652.259

13756.505

11513.649

 

 

 

 

 

Less

TAX                                         

3417.510

3705.646

3055.683

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT AFTER TAX

10234.749

10050.859

8457.966

 

 

 

 

 

Add

PREVIOUS YEARS’ BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD

37.769

720.833

731.824

 

 

 

 

 

Less

APPROPRIATIONS

 

 

 

 

 

Proposed Dividend on Equity Shares

106.179

106.179

106.179

 

 

Proposed Dividend on Preference Shares

0.407

37.014

2.331

 

 

Provision for Dividend Tax

17.291

23.230

18.022

 

 

Interim Dividend on Preference Shares

75.050

0.000

0.000

 

 

Dividend Tax on Interim Dividend

12.193

0.000

0.000

 

 

Transferred to Debenture Redemption Reserve

847.500

547.500

197.500

 

 

Release from Debenture Redemption Reserve

0.000

(100.000)

0.000

 

 

Transfer to General Reserve

9000.000

10120.000

8144.925

 

 

Premium paid on Redemption of Preference Shares

124.589

0.000

0.000

 

BALANCE CARRIED TO THE B/S

89.309

37.769

720.833

 

 

 

 

 

 

EARNINGS IN FOREIGN CURRENCY

 

 

 

 

 

FOB Value of Export

14553.645

12059.629

12172.763

 

 

Interest Received

14.816

2.260

0.000

 

 

Compensation Received

0.000

0.000

36.920

 

TOTAL EARNINGS

14568.461

12061.889

12209.683

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMPORTS

 

 

 

 

 

Raw Materials

14937.369

27393.773

20160.069

 

 

Stores & Spares

599.810

1091.688

234.727

 

 

Capital Goods

19137.965

7861.598

5838.349

 

TOTAL IMPORTS

34675.144

36347.059

26233.145

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Rs.)

47.78

47.13

39.82

 

 

QUARTERLY RESULTS

 

PARTICULARS

 

30.06.2012

1st Quarter

30.09.2012

2nd Quarter

31.12.2012

3rd Quarter

Net Sales

28413.000

25542.500

25290.700

Total Expenditure

19790.600

18049.600

17472.700

PBIDT (Excl OI)

8622.400

7492.900

7818.000

Other Income

46.100

34.400

36.500

Operating Profit

8668.500

7527.300

7854.500

Interest

3778.000

2815.800

2930.100

Exceptional Items

0.000

0.000

0.000

PBDT

4890.500

4711.500

4924.400

Depreciation

2065.600

2066.100

2074.100

Profit Before Tax

2824.900

2645.400

2850.300

Tax

765.200

630.300

638.300

Provisions and contingencies

0.000

0.000

0.000

Profit After Tax

2059.700

2015.100

2212.000

Extraordinary Items

0.000

0.000

0.000

Prior Period Expenses

0.000

0.000

0.000

Other Adjustments

0.000

0.000

0.000

Net Profit

2059.700

2015.100

2212.000

 

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

31.03.2012

31.03.2011

31.03.2010

PAT / Total Income

(%)

10.27
14.22
14.69

 

 

 
 
 

Net Profit Margin

(PBT/Sales)

(%)

13.73
19.74
20.52

 

 

 
 
 

Return on Total Assets

(PBT/Total Assets}

(%)

5.68
7.82
19.68

 

 

 
 
 

Return on Investment (ROI)

(PBT/Networth)

 

0.18
0.23
0.29

 

 

 
 
 

Debt Equity Ratio

(Total Debt/Networth)

 

2.74
2.81
2.86

 

 

 
 
 

Current Ratio

(Current Asset/Current Liability)

 

1.73
2.43
2.35

 

 

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

Yes

8]

No. of employees

No

9]

Name of person contacted

Yes

10]

Designation of contact person

Yes

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

Yes

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

yes

31]

PAN of Proprietor/Partner/Director, if available

No

32]

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

Yes

33]

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

No

34]

External Agency Rating, if available

Yes

 

 

UNSECURED LOAN

(Rs. In Millions)

Particular

As on

31.03.2012

Term Loan

 

Foreign Currency Loans

 

From Indian Banks

1678.710

From Foreign Banks

12373.297

From Others

115.245

From Bank

 

Rupee Loan

 

Term Loan / Commercial Paper

11679.365

Foreign Currency Loans

 

From Indian Banks

2765.403

 

 

Total

28612.020

 

 

Notes:

 

(1) Guaranteed by the Personal Guarantee of One Promoter Director.

 

(2) Out of these Loans of Rs.10338.500 Millions (Previous Year Rs.9882.000 Millions) are guaranteed by the Personal Guarantee of Two Promoter Directors and Loans of Rs.2034.800 Millions (Previous Year Rs.1780.800 Millions) are guaranteed by the Personal Guarantee of One Promoter Director.

 

(3) Includes Commercial Papers Rs.6850.000 Millions (Previous Year Rs.5850.000 Millions) personally guaranteed by two promoter directors. Further Rs.1500.000 Millions (Previous Year Rs.4600.000 Millions) guaranteed by the personal guarantee of two promoter directors and Rs.3329.400 Millions(Previous Year Rs.14721.000 Millions) were personally guaranteed by one promoter director.

 

(4) Rs.2765.400 Millions (Previous Year Rs.1447.100 Millions) guaranteed by the personal guarantee of one promoter director. Rs. NIL (Previous Year Rs.996.600 Millions) are guaranteed by the personal guarantee of two promoter directors.

 

UNSECURED LOAN

(Rs. In Millions)

Particular

31.03.2011

Rupee Loans From Bank

 

- Term Loan / Commercial Paper *

26207.904

Foreign Currency Loans :

 

- From Foreign Banks **

11741.203

- From Indian Banks

3921.071

- From Others

137.655

 

 

Total

42007.833

 

 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

Brij Bhushan Singal

 

As a first generation entrepreneur, Brij Bhushan Singal, Chairman of the Board has played a pivotal role in guiding Subject to its current position of strength. As a promoter director, he has been instrumental in not only shaping the physical assets of the Company but also in honing a promising leadership pool in the Company. Holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from Delhi University, he brings a rich experience of over five decades in the steel industry. A big admirer and advocate of technological advancements, he guides the Company in technological and equipment related aspects.

 

 

Neeraj Singal

 

As Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Neeraj Singal has spearheaded Subject transformation from a single plant downstream steel processor to a three locations fully integrated Steel and Power player in India. Having risen from ranks, he has served in various departments of the Company and also as executive director of Bhushan Metallics before joing the board of Subject. Holding a Bachelor’s Degree from Punjab University, he brings rich hands on experience of 25 years. As a promoter Director, he guides the Company on all operational aspects including expansion projects.

 

 

Nittin Johari

 

As Whole-time Director (Finance), Mr. Nittin Johari heads the finance function of the Company. A fellow member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, He holds a Master’s Degree in Commerce from the University of Rohilkhand at Bareilly. He brings nearly 27 years of experience in corporate finance, management information systems, budgeting, etc. Prior to joining Bhushan Steel, he has served WIMCO Limited, Century Textiles Limited and Modi Rubber Limited in various leadership roles in finance function. He is responsible for financial management, treasury, foreign exchange management of the Company, alongside legal matters.

 

 

Rahul Sen Gupta

 

Mr. Rahul Sen Gupta is Whole-time Director (Technical) on the Company’s Board. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Calcutta, Kolkata. He has nearly 31 years of experience in steel industry. Prior to joining the Board, he was employed with Indian Oxygen Limited. He is responsible for project conceptualization, project planning and implementation, and technology evaluation.

 

 

Prem Kumar Aggarwal

 

Mr. Prem Kumar Aggarwal is Whole-time Director (Commercial) on the Board of the Company. He holds Bachelor's Degree in Science from Punjabi University and is also a fellow member of the ICAI. He has more than 30 years of experience in accounts and commercial activities, and prior to joining the Board, he has worked as an Assistant General Manager with Bhushan Industries Limited and in other capacities with Amrit Banaspati Limited and the Himachal Pradesh State Forest Corporation. He is responsible for the overseeing of commercial and legal matters involving the Company, including indirect taxation disputes in particular.

 

 

Mohan Lal

 

Mr. Mohal Lal is an independent Director on the Board. He holds a Master's Degree in Arts and a Bachelor's Degree in Law - both from the University of Delhi, New Delhi. He has over 63 years of experience in the field of law, particularly in income taxation. He was designated as a senior advocate.

 

 

Vinod Kumar Mehrotra

 

Mr. Vinod Kumar Mehrotra is an independent Director on the Board. He holds a Master's Degree in Commerce and a Bachelor's Degree in Law from the University of Delhi, New Delhi. He also holds a certified associate-ship with the Indian Institute of Banking. He has around 38 years of experience in banking industry. Prior to joining the Board, he was employed with numerous banks including the State Bank of India as Deputy Managing Director.

 

 

Brij Bihari Tandon

 

Mr. Brij Bihari Tandon is an independent Director on the Board. He holds a Master's Degree in Economics and a Bachelor's Degree in Law from the University of Delhi, New Delhi, as well as certificate of associate-ship from the Indian Institute of Bankers. Prior to joining the Board, he served as an officer of the Indian Administrative Service and has about 47 years of experience in that capacity. He served as the Chief Election Commissioner of India and the Election Commissioner of India, and also held numerous positions including as a member of the Delimitation Commission of India, the Secretary to the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, and the Secretary to the Ministry of Mines, Govt. of India.

 

 

Malakapalli Venkata Suryanarayana

 

Mr. Malakapalli Venkata Suryanarayana is an independent Director on the Board. He is a fellow member of the ICAI. He has over 35 years of experience with the Life Insurance Corporation of India where he held various positions before retiring as the Executive Director (Audit). He has been a nominee Director of the Life Insurance Corporation of India on the Board prior to joining as independent Director.

 

 

Sunita Sharma

 

Ms. Sunita Sharma is a nominee Director of the Life Insurance Corporation of India on the Board. She holds a Master's Degree in Science from the University of Delhi, New Delhi. She has over 32 years of working experience with the Life Insurance Corporation of India where she has worked in different departments including housing finance and accounts. She has held various positions at the Life Insurance Corporation of India such as Secretary (Personnel and Industrial Relations) and Chief (Personnel).

 

 

HIGHLIGHTS

 

During the year, the Company has installed the Large Dia ERW Pipe plant at Khopoli with the capacity of 0.285 MTPA.

 

The Gross sales of the Company have increased to Rs.107930.000 Millions, registering a growth of 42% over previous year's level of Rs.75760.000 Millions.

 

 

EXPANSION PROJECT

 

The company had commissioned 1.9 MTPA of HRC plant in FY 2011 at Orissa and now is in the process of enhancing the HR capacity to 4.40 MTPA, this brownfield expansion is at advance stage of implementation and trial runs are expected to start in the current financial year. With the start up of HR plant at Orissa the company's dependence on others to supply us primary steel ended, resulting full control of margins.

 

The company plans to utilize all its HR capacity to manufacture the downstream products as it has leadership position in value added segment for automobile and white goods sector.

 

At present the company has total downstream capacity of 1.54 MTPA at its Sahibabad and Khopoli plants out of which the major capacity is available to auto and white goods sector and the balance capacity is used for Galvanised and other value added products. The company has almost 100% order book for auto and white goods sector.

 

Further the company has started trial production of 0.45 MTPA Colled Rolled Complex. With this the company shall utilize its HR capacity of around 2 MTPA and after the expansion of HR capacity during the current financial year the company shall be long on HRC.

 

The company has option to sell the surplus HR in the market or to further downstream/value addition the same to capture the full value chain and maximize the margins.

 

In order to maintain its leadership position in this segment and to maximize the margins, the company proposes to set up the downstream capacity of 1.8 MTPA, where the company is planning to set up PLTCM of 1.8 MTPA and CAL of 1 MTPA with the capex of around Rs.60000.000 Millions to fully utilize its additional HR capacity. The PLTCM and CAL line shall have the world class facility with latest technology and lower conversion cost as compared to the existing facilities. For the output of this mill the company has entered into the technical collaboration with Sumitomo Metals, Japan which will help the company to market the product under their brand name in the overseas markets.

 

In addition to the above, the company shall also be completing the Coke oven plant (1.3 MTPA), Coal Washery (2.5 MTPA) and 2 DRI Kilns (aggregate capacity of 0.34 MTPA) and 197 MW Power Plant at the existing site of Integrated steel plant at Orissa.

 

With this the company will be able to improve in its margins.

 

FINANCE

 

During the year the Company has tied up the term loans in foreign currency and rupee for its expansion plans and for the requirement of funds for its normal capital expenditure. The Company has also tied up ECB for USD 250 Million from State Bank of India, Singapore for their Debottlenecking project at Orissa.

 

The Working Capital facilities for Sahibabad, Khopoli and Orissa Plants have been appraised by PNB, the lead Bank, for Rs.85890.000 Millions)  (Fund Based limit of Rs.36260.000 Millions excluding export credit and Non Fund Based limit of Rs.49630.000 Millions) for the Financial year 2012-13.

 

CREDIT RATING

 

The Long Term rating of the company is Care A+ by Credit Analysis and Research Limited as per the provisions of BASEL II guidelines of RBI.

 

The Credit Analysis and Research Limited (CARE) has rated the short term rating at the highest rating of A1+ (A One Plus) for short term credit facilities of the company.

 

 

EXPORTS

 

During the year, the company has achieved the Export Turnover of Rs.14550.000 Millions. The Export Turnover of most of the Exporters in the country has a negative trend due to the recession in international market during the last year.

 

With a firm commitment and through sustained efforts, the company continues to maintain good rapport with Global Customers. Their quality products and timely delivery have found wide acceptance in the highly competitive international market.

 

Their products are being exported across the globe.

 

GROUP

 

Pursuant to intimation from the promoters, the name of the Promoters and entities comprising the 'group' as defined under the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) Act, 1969 are disclosed herein below.

 

Persons constituting group coming within the definition of 'group' as defined in the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) Act, 1969 for the purpose of Regulation 10 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011 include the following:

 

  • Bhushan Energy Limited 
  • Bhushan Aviation Limited 
  • Bhushan Buildwell Private Limited 
  • Bhushan Infrastructure Private Limited 
  • Bhushan Energy Trading Private Limited 
  • Bhushan Placement Services Private Limited 
  • Bhushan General Traders Private Limited 
  • hushan Consumer Electronics Private Limited 

 

 

 

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

 

 

GLOBAL STEEL INDUSTRY

 

World crude steel production reached 1,527 Million tonnes (Mt) for the year of 2011. This is an increase of 6.8% compared to 2010 and is a record for global crude steel production.

 

Annual production for Asia was 988.2 Mt of crude steel in 2011, an increase of 7.9% compared to 2010. The region's share of world steel production increased slightly from 64.0% in 2010 to 64.7% in 2011.

 

The international steel industry has been recording a gradual improvement since 2010, with production levels rising steadily in all regions. This revival has been propelled by the global economic resurgence (as evident in rising industrial production across major geographies) as well as the government stimulus provided in key regions. The global economy is on the recovery path while advanced economies are expected to pick up growth momentum. The emerging economies will consolidate with moderate growth as the focus is shifted to contain inflation while pursuing growth.

 

 

INDIAN STEEL INDUSTRY

 

India is the 4th largest producer of steel in the world and produced about 72 million tonnes (MT) of steel in FY 11, thus accounting for approximately 5% of the world's total production.

 

Globally, with the financial crisis spilling into the real economy, demand has slowed down. However, India is the only country in the world apart from China to post a positive overall growth in crude steel production over the last year. The recovery in steel production has been aided by the improved sales performance of steel companies. China and India are expected to provide the impetus for steel demand for the next few years.

 

India, being one of the fastest growing countries, showed significant increase in steel consumption during the last 3-4 years. Finished steel demand in India registered a healthy growth during last 7-8 years.

 

Major steel consuming sectors such as construction, infrastructure, pipe and tubes and machinery recorded significant growth over the last few years, driving the country's steel demand.

 

 

DEMAND SUPPLY SCENARIO FOR FLAT PRODUCTS

 

During the period 2002-03 to 2010-11, the finished steel production of flat products has increased from 17.69 MT to 30.8 MT, exhibiting a CAGR of 7.2%. The demand of these products has exhibited a CAGR of 13.23% in the same time period. This emphasizes the point that the demand for flat steel products is increasing at a rapid pace, thereby creating a ready market for steel producers in flat steel segment. It is evident from the following chart that the gap in production and consumption in last 2 years have been reduced to almost NIL.

 

Cold Rolled Steel

 

The total installed capacity of CR flats in India was 15.33 million tonnes at the end of 2009-10.The production of CR flats has exhibited a CAGR of 8% from 2002-03 to 2010-11. The consumption of CR flat products exhibited a CAGR of 9.5% in the same period.

 

Bulk of the CR Coils/Sheets produced in the country are consumed by the Coating Sector to produce value added steel which gives higher margins. The second largest consumer of CR Coils is the automobile industry using nearly 22% of total CR Coils produced.

 

 

Galvanised Steel

 

The total installed capacity of Galvanised Steel in India was 5.60 million tonnes per annum at the end of 2010-ll.The production of GP/GC sheets in India has increased significantly during the recent years. Due to the long life and durability of the product, it is used massively in development of infrastructure like Airports, Metro stations etc. Major producers of galvanized steel in the country have installed state-of-the-art technologies and are now capable of producing galvanized coils for high end applications.

 

India's galvanized steel products have been well accepted in the global market. This is evident from the fact that the production of galvanized products is higher than the domestic demand. This excess quantity is fed into the global market especially Middle east / African markets, which are a big consumer of these products.

 

 

HR Coils

 

The production of HR coils has exhibited a CAGR of around 10.46% in the past 8 years. Due to the increase in demand for value added products of HR coil like Cold rolled coils and coated steel products (Galvanized steel, galume steel etc.) the production of HR coils has accelerated. The consumption of HR itself has increased over the years with use of HR galvanized sheets in automobile sector. The growth in consumption of the HR coils in the past 8 years in India has outpaced the growth in production of HR coils.

 

 

FUTURE OUTLOOK

 

The steel industry cycle had turned negative during the latter half of 2008-09 resulting in margin compression for all steel players due to reduction in sales volume and realizations. Indian steel companies have, however shown signs of recovery.

 

 

COMPANY'S PROSPECTS

 

The company is on steel growth trajectory, led by strong volume growth and backward integration:

 

The company commenced the implementation of its integrated steel plant at Meramandali, Orissa in January 2005 as a backward integration to produce HR Coils in phased manner. The phase I and II of the project has been installed with the production capacity of Hot Roll Coil Mill (1.90 Mtpa), Billets (3,00,000 TPA) and Power Plant (110 MW). With the start up of HR plant of 1.9 MTPA at Orissa the company's dependence on others to supply primary steel ended up resulting in full control of margins.

 

The Company's Brownfield project Phase III at Orissa is scheduled for completion in FY 13 which is envisaging setting up of additional 2.5 MTPA HRC Capacity in addition to Phase II capacity to ensure optimum utilization of infrastructure and resources at the existing plant to utilize the full capacity of Hot Rolling (HR) mill being implemented. The total HRC of the company shall be 4.4 MTPA once the project will be completed.

 

It is one of the most modern integrated steel and Power Complex which deploys best available technologies, thereby enabling Subject to produce auto grade HR Coil for the first time in India.

 

At a time of Economic, Industrial slowdown and uncertain socio-regulatory conditions, Subject has been investing in expansion that is nearing completion with economic growth now in sight. Subject's investments are so timed that they ensure reaping the benefits at the right time when demand is expected to rise. Subject over the period of time has added significantly to its offering right from secondary steel to primary steel and then to value-added steel to ERW Pipes and excelled on customer expectations. Today, when completion of Phase III expansion by adding 2.5 MTPA primary steel is well within site, Bhushan's strategic vision reflects in nearing truly backward and forward integrated operations.

 

The Company has been allocated Iron Ore Mines and Coal Mines by the Orissa Government. The work on these mines has been started and the mines are likely to be operational within 2-3 years. The Company has also acquired sizeable stake in Bowen Energy Ltd, Australia, which has the license for exploring coking coal mines in Queensland, Australia. With the development of all these mines the Company shall be able to increase the margin in future. Thus, going forward the Company is expected to show significant growth in its Topline as well as Bottom line.

 

 

PERFORMANCE

 

The company is engaged in Steel business, which is context of Accounting Standard (AS)-17 issued by the institute of Chartered Accountants of India is considered the only business segment. The overall operational performance of the company has been much satisfactory during the year. The plants have operated optimally during the year and there were no major break downs or shutdowns.

 

 

STATEMENT OF UNAUDITED FINANCIAL RESULT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED ON 30TH JUNE, 2012

(Rs. In Millions)

SL

PARTICULARS

 

QUARTER

NO.

 

 

ENDED

 

 

 

30.06.2012

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

1

INCOME FROM OPERATIONS

 

 

 

Domestic Sales

 

26111.300

 

Export Sales

 

4152.800

 

Total Gross Sales of Finished Goods

 

30264.100

 

Less : Excise Duty

 

2790.700

(a)

Net Sales of Finished Goods / income from operation

 

27473.400

 

Other operating income

 

1000.200

 

Less : Excise Duty

 

60.600

(b)

Net Other Operating Income

 

939.600

 

Net Sales / Total Income from operations

 

28413.000

2

Expenses

 

 

 

a) Consumption of Raw Materials

 

16696.400

 

b) Purchase of Traded Goods

 

160.800

 

c) Change in Inventories of Finished Goods,

 

(1388.600)

 

Work in Progress and stock in trade (Increase)/ Decrease

 

 

 

d) Employees Benefits Expense

 

429.500

 

e) Depreciation and Amortisation Expense

 

2065.600

 

f) Other Expenses

 

3892.500

 

Total Expenses

 

21856.200

3

Profit from operations before other income, finance costs and exceptional items

 

6556.800

4

Other Income

 

46.100

5

Profit from ordinary activities before finance costs and exceptional items

 

6602.900

6

Finance Costs

 

3778.000

7

Profit from ordinary activities after Finance costs but before Exceptional items

 

2824.900

8

Exceptional items

 

-

9

Profit from ordinary activities before Tax

 

2824.900

10

Tax Expense

 

765.200

11

Net Profit from ordinary activities after Tax

 

2059.700

12

Extraordinary items (net of tax)

 

-

13

Net Profit for the Period

 

2059.700

14

Paid-up Equity Share Capital (Face Value of Rs.2/- each)

 

424.700

15

Reserves Excluding Revaluation Reserves

 

-

16

EPS (Not Annualised)

 

 

 

i) Basic (Rs.)

 

9.58

 

ii) Diluted (Rs.)

 

9.58

 

 

Public Shareholding

 

 

 - Number of shares

 

67345842

 - Percentage of shareholding

 

31.71%

Promoters and Promoter Group shareholding

 

 

a) Pledged/ Encumbered

 

 

- Number of shares

 

55437100

 - Percentage of share (as % of the total shareholding of Promoter group)

 

38.23%

 - Percentage of share (as % of the total share capital of the Company)

 

26.11%

b) Non-Encumbered

 

 

 - Number of shares

 

89575368

 - Percentage of share (as % of the total shareholding of Promoter group)

 

61.77%

 - Percentage of share (as % of the total share capital of the Company)

 

42.18%

 

 

INVESTOR COMPLAINTS

 

Pending at the beginning of the Quarter

1

Received during the Quarter

2

Disposed of during the Quarter (Requisite documents, DD for unclaimed dividend sent. Complainants not responding)

3

Remaining unresolved at the end of the Quarter

NIL

 

 

NOTES:

 

 

 

  1. The above results have been reviewed by Audit committee and taken on record by the Board of Directors at New Delhi on 31st July, 2012.
  2. The limited review for the quarter ended on 30th June, 2012, as required under clause 41 of the listing agreement with the stock exchanges, has been carried out by the Statutory Auditors.
  3. The Company is engaged in the steel business, which in the context of Accounting Standard (AS)-17, is considered the only business segment.
  4. During the current quarter the company has started its new cold rolling unit.
  5. Previous period / year figures have been regrouped / rearranged to make them comparable with current period / year.

 

 

Fixed Assets:

 

Tangible Assets

 

  • Freehold Land
  • Leasehold Land / Building
  • Plant and Machinery
  • Railway Siding
  • Furniture and Fixtures
  • Vehicles
  • Office Equipment

 

Intangible Assets

 

  • Computer Software

 

 

AS PER WEBSITE DETAILS:

 

Press Release

 

BHUSHAN STEEL SEEKS CONTEMPT PROCEEDINGS AGAINST ORISSA

 

February 06 2013

 

Bhushan Power and Steel (BPSL) has asked the Supreme Court to initiate contempt proceedings against the Orissa government for failing to comply with the apex court’s order that asked it to recommend BPSL’s case for grant of iron ore reserves to the Central government. The compamy needed the iron ore reserves for the company’s 2.8- million-tonne integrated steel plant at Lapanga.

 

BPSL claimed that the state government has only recommended grant of 96 million tonne of iron ore reserves in Keonjhar (Thakurani area) and is yet to send the recommendation for an additional 128 million tonne in Keora (Sundergarh district) to meet its requirement of 1.6 million tonne for 50 years.

 

On the other hand, the state government said that a recommendation had been made to the Central government for grant of mining lease to BPSL in December last year for Thakurani-A block and the same is adequate to feed the requirement of “a 2.4-MTPA steel plant for 25 years”.

 

A bench headed by chief justice Altamas Kabir posted the matter for hearing on March 11.

 

Saying that the state was obliged to make recommendation to the Centre for grant of iron ore mines, BPSL claimed that it had invested around R20,000 crore in its integrated steel plant.

 

BPSL senior counsel Mukul Rohtagi submitted that although about 10 months have lapsed since the judgment, the state government has only partially complied with the orders, compelling the company to procure the iron ore from the open market at exorbitant prices.

 

 

 

“The whole purpose of setting up the plant was that BPSL will have captive mines with assured supply, making the production economically viable…,” the contempt petition stated.

 

As for mining leases in Sundargarh district, a part of the area applied for overlaps with area earlier applied for by Larsen and Toubro and Tata Iron and Steel Company, and almost entirely falls within the areas notified under Rule 59(1) of the Mineral Concession Rules, 1960.

 

Arguing that the state had not deliberately flouted the orders, senior counsel L Nageswar Rao, appearing for the state, said that the Department of Steel and Mines is faced with difficulty in processing BPSL's recommendation due to overlapping areas.

 

He further said that that several applications with requests for overlapping areas are embroiled in pending litigation and, therefore, the state cannot be held responsible for delays.

 

The Supreme Court, while setting aside the Orissa High Court judgment that refused to interfere with the state government’s decision asking BPSL to sign a fresh MoU, had in March last year directed the Orissa government to take appropriate steps to act in line with terms of the MoU signed with the firm on May 15, 2002.

 

 

INDIA’S BHUSHAN STEEL BORROWS $200 MILLION IN U.S. DOLLAR LOANS

 

December 13, 2010 1:03

 

Bhushan Steel Limited, an Indian steelmaker, raised $200 million in dollar-denominated loans, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.

 

Bhushan borrowed $100 million at 489 basis points more than the London interbank offered rate, or Libor, the data show. The loans mature on Nov. 30, 2020.

 

The company raised another $100 million at 330 basis points above Libor in loans maturing Nov. 30, 2016. The loans were arranged by a syndicate led by the State Bank of India.

 

 

BASIS POINT-US$250M BHUSHAN STEEL LOAN SEALED; ALLOCATIONS

 

Monday October 15, 2012 2:54pm IST

 

HONG KONG, Oct 15 (Basis Point) - The US$250m multi-tranche term loan for Bhushan Steel Limited has been signed, according to sources.

 

As previously reported, the loan comprises three tranches: an US$83m tranche A with an average life of 5.5 years, an US$83m tranche B with an average life of 6.5 years, and an US$84m tranche C with an average life of 7.5 years.

 

On tranche A, sole mandated lead arranger and bookrunner State Bank of India held US$58m, while Union Bank of India joined with US$25m.

 

On tranche B, SBI held US$68m, while SBI International (Mauritius) Ltd took US$15m. SBI took the whole of the US$84m tranche C.

 

As previously reported, the facility pays a margin of 350bp over Libor. Banks were offered a top-level all-in of 377bp for tranche A, 388bp all-in for tranche B, and 393bp all-in for tranche C.

 

Funds from the underwritten loan are for capital expenditure. (Reporting by Maggie Chen; Editing by Gavin Stafford)

 

 

COALGATE: SKS ISPAT AND POWER, BHUSHAN STEEL MOVE COURT AGAINST DE-ALLOCATION OF COAL MINES

 

September 24, 2012

 

NEW DELHI: SKS Ispat and Power linked to tourism minister Subodh Kant Sahai, and Bhushan Steel have challenged the de-allocation of their coal blocks in the Delhi High Court, even before they received any formal communication about cancellation.

 

Coal blocks were de-allocated after an inter-ministerial group (IMG) reviewed the progress of work in the blocks and recommended action after hearing the response of the companies that were issued notices.

 

 

BHUSHAN STEEL’S ODISHA UNIT IN THE DOCK FOR ILLEGAL EXPANSION

 

July 20, 2012

 

Bhushan Steel Limited (BSL), a Delhi-based conglomerate, has been slapped with a case in a district court in Dhenkanal in Odisha for undertaking expansion without necessary approvals. The district collector has filed the case against BSL for violating provisions of the Environment Protection Act (EPA).

 

The company is operating a 3.1 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) unit at Meramandali village and has applied for environmental clearance for phase III expansion to 5.6 MTPA. While the clearance for the said expansion is pending with the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), the firm had started its expansion as per media reports.

 

Earlier in March, an MoEF expert committee had undertaken inspection of the plant. “The committee found the plant is indeed in a very poor state of environment compliance,” said one of the committee members who requested anonymity. “The committee found major violations in the plant with respect to EPA, drawing from reports by Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) and their own site inspections,” said A K Swar, senior environment engineer of the board. “The committee also noted that the expansion was being undertaken without clearances. Hence, the committee had asked the state to take legal action against BSL. Consequently, the state environment secretary had directed the district collector to file case against BSL,” says Swar.

 

The Meramandali unit of BSL has a long track record of non-compliance with the environment norms.  In October last year, OSPCB had served the unit with closure notice. It had also asked BSL to stop construction work on the proposed expansion till all statutory clearances have been obtained, says Sitikantha Sahu, regional officer, Angul office of the board. “Yet BSL paid no heed to the warnings, prompting MoEF to inspect and file case against BSL,” he adds. Prasanna Kumar Behera of non-profit Nature Environment and Wildlife Society in Angul laments: "The local community around BSL is already suffering due to poor environmental management. Majority of the community has also opposed the expansion in the public hearing conducted on October 28, 2010,” he says. Incidentally, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), a Delhi-based non-profit, had also rated the plant last among 21 plants in the steel sector in the recently concluded Green Rating Project. 

 

The plant did not participate in the voluntary disclosure initiative and obtained a meagre score of just two marks out of 100. The project brought to light BSL’s track record of non-compliance with environmental pollution norms and heightened concerns of the local community.

 

Interestingly, even while the several violations and problems of the plant are being reported in MoEF, pollution control board and media agencies, the stock market equity research firms are providing wrong information to the investor community. CSE found that reputed firms such as State Bank of India Capital Markets (SBI CAP) in its June 8, 2012 report and Motilal Oswal in its May 16, 2012 report have concluded that expansion of BSL Meramandali unit to 5.6 MTPA is on track and is expected to be completed by March, 2013. SBI CAP states: “Phase III expansion in its last leg”, and “Phase III is on track and is expected to come on stream by end of Financial Year 2013.” Motilal Oswal states: “Phase III expansion is expected to be commissioned in 4QFY13.” “Clearly, this shows willful ignorance of proper environmental due diligence by equity research organisations and gives a wrong signal to investors as well,” says a senior official of CSE.

 

 

Ulm, May 2011

 

BHUSHAN STEEL LIMITED RELIES ON PROVEN KAMAG TRANSPORT TECHNOLOGY – A NEW SLAG POT TRANSPORTER FOR INDIA

 

Ulm-based KAMAG Transporttechnik has supplied a new slag pot transporter to Bhushan Steel Limited in India. In so doing, the reliable KAMAG transport system was the preferred choice in spite of fierce competition from the Far East.

 

Extreme operating conditions with loads of hot slag reaching temperatures of up to 1,300 degrees: the tough working environment in steel plants presents a great challenge to workers and machines in equal measure. KAMAG transport systems have been developed in particular to meet the requirements of the metallurgy industry. They are unaffected by heat, dirt or heavy loads. These strong arguments convinced India´s third biggest steel producer, Bhushan Steel Limited, to use the proven technology from KAMAG. As a result, German quality craftsmanship from KAMAG won through against other manufacturers from the Far East.

 

The slag pot transporter for Bhushan Steel Limited is 13 metres long, 5.5 metres wide and 4.3 metres high. Weighing 86 t, the vehicle - Type 2703-100 - is suitable for carrying 18 m3 as well as 25 m3 slag pots with loads up to 100 t, and is driven by a 405 hp diesel engine. Using 2 hydraulic dumping arms which are arranged and dimensioned so that the tilting point of the pot is positioned as far away as possible from vehicle, the slag pot is picked up and, through the use of additional dumping arms, the slag pot is tilted to ensure that it is completely emptied due to dumping angles of up to 180°.

 

With the new generation of slag pot transporters, which will soon be in operation at Bhushan, KAMAG has re-defined the  "SAFETY slag transport" issue. Safety not only for the transportation process but also for the operating personnel. Example: the entire tilting procedure is shown on a multi-functional display in the driver´s cab. As a result, the driver is kept fully up-to-date about all functional processes whether, for example, the rear support required for tilting operations has been extended or if the locking procedure for the slag pot has taken place correctly. In addition, the new industry transporter has, among other things, a closed prime mover  covering, protective roof complete with border strip and an emergency operation system which functions independent of the on-board electronics.

 

Slag pot transporters from KAMAG are used in many foundries and steel mills around the world. They have had a decisive influence on the shaping of modern and cost-effective transportation of molten slag. As the transport of molten slag is one of the most challenging tasks in metallurgical plants, no transportation job requires as much concentration and attention from the service personnel as this. The new generation of slag pot transporter - the 2700 series - is based on over 40 years of experience which KAMAG has gained as one of the leading manufacturers of special vehicles. Other transport vehicles are available which round off the KAMAG programme for industrial logistics. Ladle transporters and industrial lift transporters in foundries and steel plants, ship section lift transporters in shipyards and modular transporters in the off-shore industry are daily features in this industry. Since the beginning of 2010, modular-designed road vehicles have been part of KAMAG Transporttechnik´s product portfolio: the SCHEUERLE-KAMAG K25 as well as an additional platform trailer with a low overall height, the K22. Both types of vehicle are based on a common development platform within the TII Group.

 

 

SKS ISPAT, BHUSHAN STEEL MAY LOSE COAL BLOCKS

 

The Zohra-Chatterjee-headed Inter-Ministerial Group (IMG) is learnt to have recommended the cancellation of two more coal blocks, including the Fatehpur mine allocated to the controversial SKS Ispat, which was linked to Sudhir Kant Sahay, brother of Union Tourism Minister Subodh Kant Sahay, and the other one to Bhushan Steel and Strips Limited It also recommended forfeiture of bank guarantee for the recipients of two other blocks.

 

However, the fate of the Gourangdih ABC block in West Bengal, owned by the Sajjan-Jindal-owned JSW Steel Limited and Himachal EMTA, was not known. However, government sources said the IMG had recommended the cancellation of this block also.

 

The IMG, which met here for the third consecutive day on Saturday, reviewed allocations of four coal blocks and recommended de-allocation of two blocks. This included SKS Ispat, in which Mr. Sudhir Kant Sahay is a promoter and honorary executive director. The decision to de-allocate the Fatehpur block in Chhattisgarh should come as a sigh of relief for the beleaguered Tourism Minister. SKS Ispat had bagged this block on June 2, 2008 with extractable reserves of 87.6 million tones.

 

Similarly, the IMG also recommended de-allocation of the New Patrapara coal block allotted to the Pradeep-Khaitan-promoted Bhushan Steel and Strips and others in 2006. The block had huge extractable reserves of around 316 million tonnes. The IMG recommended that the bank guarantees of the Bijahan and Radhikapur East coal blocks in Odisha, allocated to Bhushan Power and Steel and Tata Sponge Iron Limited, be forfeited. The Bijahan block was allocated in 2006 and holds total extractable reserves of 161 million tonnes. The Tata-group-owned Radhikapur East block holds extractable reserves up to 105.24 tonnes.

 

The IMG already recommended cancellation of coal blocks held by four private companies, namely Castron Mining Limited, Field Mining and Ispat Limited, DOMCO Smokeless Fuels Private Limited and Shree Virangana Steels Limited the CAG report presented to the Parliament on August 17 said coal block allocations led to a presumptive loss of Rs.1.86 lakh crore. The IMG has forwarded its recommendations to the Coal Ministry, which is expected to take further action in the matter on Monday, September 17.

 

 

BHUSHAN STEEL’S ODISHA UNIT IN THE DOCK FOR ILLEGAL EXPANSION

 

July 20, 2012

 

Bhushan Steel Limited (BSL), a Delhi-based conglomerate, has been slapped with a case in a district court in Dhenkanal in Odisha for undertaking expansion without necessary approvals. The district collector has filed the case against BSL for violating provisions of the Environment Protection Act (EPA).

 

The company is operating a 3.1 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) unit at Meramandali village and has applied for environmental clearance for phase III expansion to 5.6 MTPA. While the clearance for the said expansion is pending with the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), the firm had started its expansion as per media reports.

 

Earlier in March, an MoEF expert committee had undertaken inspection of the plant. “The committee found the plant is indeed in a very poor state of environment compliance,” said one of the committee members who requested anonymity. “The committee found major violations in the plant with respect to EPA, drawing from reports by Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) and their own site inspections,” said A K Swar, senior environment engineer of the board. “The committee also noted that the expansion was being undertaken without clearances. Hence, the committee had asked the state to take legal action against BSL. Consequently, the state environment secretary had directed the district collector to file case against BSL,” says Swar.

 

The Meramandali unit of BSL has a long track record of non-compliance with the environment norms.  In October last year, OSPCB had served the unit with closure notice. It had also asked BSL to stop construction work on the proposed expansion till all statutory clearances have been obtained, says Sitikantha Sahu, regional officer, Angul office of the board. “Yet BSL paid no heed to the warnings, prompting MoEF to inspect and file case against BSL,” he adds. Prasanna Kumar Behera of non-profit Nature Environment and Wildlife Society in Angul laments: "The local community around BSL is already suffering due to poor environmental management. Majority of the community has also opposed the expansion in the public hearing conducted on October 28, 2010,” he says. Incidentally, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), a Delhi-based non-profit, had also rated the plant last among 21 plants in the steel sector in the recently concluded Green Rating Project. 

 

The plant did not participate in the voluntary disclosure initiative and obtained a meagre score of just two marks out of 100. The project brought to light BSL’s track record of non-compliance with environmental pollution norms and heightened concerns of the local community.

 

Interestingly, even while the several violations and problems of the plant are being reported in MoEF, pollution control board and media agencies, the stock market equity research firms are providing wrong information to the investor community. CSE found that reputed firms such as State Bank of India Capital Markets (SBI CAP) in its June 8, 2012 report and Motilal Oswal in its May 16, 2012 report have concluded that expansion sof BSL Meramandali unit to 5.6 MTPA is on track and is expected to be completed by March, 2013. SBI CAP states: “Phase III expansion in its last leg”, and “Phase III is on track and is expected to come on stream by end of Financial Year 2013.” Motilal Oswal states: “Phase III expansion is expected to be commissioned in 4QFY13.” “Clearly, this shows willful ignorance of proper environmental due diligence by equity research organisations and gives a wrong signal to investors as well,” says a senior official of CSE.

 


CMT REPORT (Corruption, Money Laundering and 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.54.28

UK Pound

1

Rs.82.06

Euro

1

Rs.70.23

 

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Report Prepared by :

VRN


 

SCORE and 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

8

--MARGINS

-5~5

-

DEMERIT POINTS

 

 

--BANK CHARGES

YES/NO

YES

--LITIGATION

YES/NO

NO

--OTHER ADVERSE INFORMATION

YES/NO

NO

MERIT POINTS

 

 

--SOLE DISTRIBUTORSHIP

YES/NO

NO

--EXPORT ACTIVITIES

YES/NO

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 and 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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