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  FINANCIALS

 

DIRECTOR'S REPORT

DIRECTOR'S REPORT-2007 DIRECTOR'S REPORT-2006 DIRECTOR'S REPORT-2005
 

DIRECTOR'S REPORT-2007

To

          THE SHAREHOLDERS

 

Your Directors have pleasure in presenting their Report and audited Accounts of the Company for the financial year ended 30th September, 2007.

  

FINANCIAL & OPERATIONAL  RESULTS

                                                                                                                  (Rs. in Lacs)

 

FINANCIAL RESULTS                                                 For the Financial             For the financial

                                                                                             Year ended                         Year ended

                                                                                      30th September, 2007    30th September,2006

(a)    Operating Profit(Loss) Before Interest and Depreciation            (28.60 )                         1872.40                                             

(b)    Interest                                                                                     623.12                           637.10                               

(c)    Cash Accruals                                                                         (651.72)                         1235.30                                                

(d)    Depreciation                                                                            429.60                              402.50                                    

(e)    Profit ( Loss) Before Tax                                                        (1,081.32)                          832.80           

 

(f) Provision for Tax - Current Tax (MAT)                                      (10.38)                              69.88                                                     -  Deferred Tax                                                                (222.69)                             22.47

                                  - Fringe Benefit Tax                                           7.25                              6.13 

                                  

                

(f)     Net Profit ( Loss) After Tax                                                       (855.50)                         734.32

                                  

(g)    Balance Brought Forward from last year                                      534.43                           370.05

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

                                                                                                         (321.07)                      1104.37

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

Appropriations:

 

(a)    Transfer to General Reserve                                                ---                                    500.00      

(b)    Proposed Dividend on Equity Shares                                      ---                                     61.34

(c)    Corporate Tax on Proposed Dividend                                     ---                                       8.60

(d)    Balance Carried to Balance Sheet                                         (321.07)                            534.43                                                                                                                                                     ---------                           --------

                                                                                                  (321.07)                          1104.37

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

DIVIDEND:

Keeping in mind loss incurred by the company your Directors do not recommend payment of dividend.

 

OPERATIONAL RESULTS

 

SUGAR UNIT

The comparative figures in regard to duration of season, cane crush and sugar recovery for the year/season 2006-07 and 2005-06 in respect of the  Sugar Factory of your Company are given below:-

                                                                              Financial Year                  Financial Year       

                                                                                    ended                                ended                 

                                                                    30th September, 2007              30th September, 2006       

                                                            ___________________________           ____________________________          

 

1.       Duration of crushing (gross days)                          202                                          156                

 

2.       Cane crushed (Lac Qtls.)                                     62.42                                     52.07

 

3.       Recovery (%)                                                       8.05                                       9.35

 

4.    Production (Lac Qtls.) – From Sugarcane              5.07                                       4.87

-          From Raw Sugar            --                                    0.10

 

5.      Total Production                                                 5.07                                        4.97

 

During the year under review the company exported the balance 7,670 Qtls. of sugar under advance license obligation after lifting of ban on sugar by the government.

 

After equilibrium production in 05-06 of 192 Lac MT which balanced demand and supply, sugar production during the season 06-07 touched an all time high of 283 Lacs MT, equivalent to 18 months consumption which resulted into drastic fall in sugar prices by about 30%. On the other hand sugarcane price which accounts for more than 70% of the cost of production of sugar were allowed to increase. These factors led to huge losses to sugar Industry across the board and resulted into massive sugarcane price arrears.

 

The Government’s ban on  export of sugar (from July, 06 to Jan, 07), specially when the international sugar prices were bullish, added woe to industry leaving no outlet for surplus sugar. During this period of 6 months the international sugar prices fell from US$ 450 to US$ 330 per MT, thus Indian Sugar Industry lost the opportunity to sell and make profit.  

 

The Sugar Factories based in Bihar faced another problem of drastic fall in recovery by about 0.8% during the season 06-07. But your factory had to suffer sharpest decline in sugar recovery from 9.35% in earlier season to 8.05% in the season 06-07 due to longer duration of crushing season stretched through hot summer months in May and June when factory had to operate at day temperature of 43ºC.

 

The Bihar sugar Industry had demanded cane price subsidy from state government in view of lower recovery, fall in sale price and higher cane price. The Government of Bihar after careful consideration announced later announced cane price subsidy for the sugar season 06-07 payable by the company to farmers for their sugarcane supply and the company has recognized the said subsidy in its books of account.    

 

 

Expansion of Sugar Plant Capacity

 

The expansion project of sugar factory from 3500 TCD to 4500/5000 TCD has been completed and will operate in ensuing season 07-08 and expected to stabilize the production at enhanced capacity of 5000 TCD in 08-09.   

 

DISTILLERY UNIT

 

The Distillery Unit of your company produced 91.64 lacs B.L. of Industrial Alcohol during the financial year 06-07 as against 62.55 Lac B.L. during previous year.

 

The New Ethanol Plant of the factory commenced commercial operation from 4th April, 2007 and have supplied during the year 4.20 Lacs B.L. to Oil companies at different locations in Bihar and Jharkhand for admixing with Petrol.  

 

The company has achieved newly prescribed Zero Discharge norms of CPCB by adopting following measures:

 

 

(a)    Installing R.O. Membranes Plant for filtration of Digester treated effluent from Distillery thus reducing BOD/COD level.

 

(b)    Increased the capacity of Bio-Composting which uses distillery treated effluent which not only result into zero discharge but also produce bio-fertiliser whose marketing is on increasing trend.

 

The fresh water generating from effluent treatment is recycled/ reused. With aforesaid measures company have achieved full capacity utilization and thus have been able to increase production substantially.     

 

INDUSTRY STRUCTURE 

 

Sugar Industry, is seasonal in nature and directly dependent on monsoons for availability of adequate sugar cane for production. India is the largest consumer and second largest producer of sugar in the world, contributing over 15 percent of the world’s sugar production through over 450 sugar factories situated in different parts of the country. The sugar Industry is second largest agro based industries in India. This industry also provides valuable by-products like bagasse, molasses and press mud. The availability of these by-products had led to setting up of Alcohol/Ethanol/co-generation of Power and Organic Manure plants. Over 4 Crore farmers and their families besides large mass of agricultural labour  are involved in sugarcane cultivation and its harvesting operations. The growth of sugar industry has a powerful impact on the rural economy. It enjoys annual turnover of Rs. 30,000 Crore and contribute about Rs. 2300 Crore to the Government Exchequer every year by way of Taxes and Duties. Sugar Industry accelerates rural development through farm employment as well as business opportunities in transport and communication.

 

The Indian sugar industry is characterized by cycle of high and low sugar production, typically resulting in surplus and deficit over a period of 5-7 years. This cyclicality is broadly of two types viz. Natural cyclicality comprising climatic variation, water availability and pest attacks. The other is induced cyclicality which have sequence of- Higher sugar production- Decline in sugar prices & Lower profitability- higher sugarcane arrears- decline in area under cultivation & Lower cane production- Lower sugar production- lower sugar availability & increase in sugar prices- improved profitability & low cane arrears- Higher cane production- Higher sugar production and so on. Every time the cyclicality reaches its low government have to step in to provide Fiscal support in the form of Export subsidy, Buffer Stock creation, Interest Free Loans etc.

 

The Industry feel for long term development of the industry there is need to:

 

·         Minimize the government intervention for managing cyclicality

          Operate through market interventions rather than regulatory interventions

          Enable mills to pay the SMP to farmers by supporting the sugar price

          Minimize the need for subsidies and support for the industry

          Enable sale of excess production in export markets for surplus production

          Minimize the need for imports in case of deficit production

 

The “strategic stock” could be an alternate policy mechanism that can help achieve these objectives and could pave the way for subsequent de-control of the industry. This can be done through creation of SPV.

 

Sugar has been declared as an ‘essential commodity’ under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. Under Sugarcane (Control) Order 1966, the Government of India fixes the Statutory Minimum Price (SMP) for sugarcane every year based on the recommendations of the Commission on Agricultural Costs & Prices. However the states government intervention to fix higher cane price arbitrarily causes distortion in the industry.  The Government of India has also been following a dual pricing policy for sugar, whereas 10% is “levy sugar” for distribution to consumers through Fair Price shops under Public Distribution System. The rest of the sugar, referred to as  “free sale sugar”, though allowed to be sold in the open market, is regulated through monthly release mechanism, whereby the Government determines the quantum of sugar that can be released and sold in the open market every month. This is done by Government to maintain balance in sugar aviability in the country through out the year at reasonable level at fair market price to the consumer as the sugar is made in season during 5-6 months but consumed throughout the year.

 

The government procure levy sugar at fixed price for distribution to BPL family. But during the period when open market price is higher than levy price the sizable quantity of levy sugar lifted by state government nominee is diverted by unscrupulous traders in the open market and not actually goes to intended poor family. As such Industry demand that government should directly procure sugar from open market like other crops and sell to the BPL consumers as it is their responsibility and the industry should not be compel to extend subsidy. When the market price fall below Levy price during current downtrend the allotted levy were not lifted by the government nominees and thus factories were affected adversely.  

 

Movement and distribution of Molasses and Alcohol (co-products) are governed by the State Governments. Here also due to lack of clear cut cohesive policy which varies from state to state it take considerable time to even allot the own sugar factory’s molasses to Distillery and allotment of finished goods of Alcohol due to several bureaucratic hurdles. The permission to produce Ethanol out of alcohol also takes considerable time from state authority due to perceptible fear of losing revenue and meeting state requirement for potable. These impediments put the Distillery of own state at disadvantageous position whose benefit are exploited by distillery outside state.  There should be uniform policy all over India regarding molasses allotment, Alcohal and Ethanol.     

 

KPMG, a leading global consultancy firm came out with research study report on sugar industry in June, 07,has demolished some long standing myths like that of impact of higher sugar prices on the lower income & BPL consumers- it has clearly established the fact that about 70% of sugar consumption is led by institutions & not by households. It has thus proven that when the Government attempts to depress sugar prices in the interest of lower income group of consumers, what it effectively ends up doing is rewarding the institutions and bulk consumers with lower sugar cost and  larger profits. The present very high weightage for sugar in WPI has itself, thus, become incongruous, requiring a steep downward changes.  KPMG report has also illustrated the irrationality of fixing increasingly higher mandatory sugarcane prices without any linkage to the sugar price. The report also advocate decontrol of industry to facilitates natural and competitive growth and also suggest sugar mill to develop co-generation and ethanol facilities for de-risking the industry from sugar cycle. The Government in August, 07 has appointed a Group of Expert headed by Dr. Vijay Kelkar to examine various options  available for the growth and development of the sugar economy and to suggest a blue print of action.

 

CANE & SUGAR POLICY

 

  • The ratio of levy and free sale sugar remained unchanged at 10:90.

 

  • The Statutory Minimum Cane Price (SMP) for the season 06-07 was fixed by the Central Government at Rs.80.25 per Qtl. linked with basic recovery of 9.0% against Rs.79.50 per qtl. for the previous season 05-06 thereby hike of Re. 0.75 per qtl. In the case of the sugar factory of your Company, the SMP was fixed at Rs. 83.85 per Qtl. as against Rs. 83.02 per Qtl.  for the  season 05-06. However your company paid 3 tier cane price of Rs.120 (Early variety), Rs.115 (Normal variety) and Rs.111 (Rejected variety) for season 06-07 against uniform price of Rs.108 in previous season. For out-centre supply of cane the company deducted Rs.8.50 per qtl.   

 

  • The price of levy sugar for the season 06-07 has been fixed at Rs. 1409.30 per Qtl. which was repeat of previous 3 seasons. The Government’s assurance to revise the Levy Price is still awaited.

 

  • The government of India prohibited export of sugar with effect from 22.06.2006 which was finally lifted on 10th January, 2007.  

 

  • Government announced transport assistance on sugar export till April, 2009 and dispensed with the release order requirement for export of sugar.

 

  • The Government created Buffer Stock of 20 Lac Qtls. w.e.f. 01.05.07 and additional 30 Lac Qtls. from 01.08.2007 for period of 1 years from respective date of creation. The Government further notified that maximum rate of interest allowable on such Buffer disbursement will be 12% apart from Storage and Insurance charges of 1.5% p.a.

 

  • The Government of India vide Notification dated 7th December 2007 has announced a “Scheme for extending financial assistance to Sugar Undertakings” by the Banks. According to scheme the Banks will grant interest free loans equivalent to the notional Central Excise Duty payable on total production of sugar during season 2006-07 and 2007-08 seasons. The purpose of the loan is for payment of cane price for the seasons 2006-07 and 2007-08. The loan will be for a duration of 4 years including 2 years’ moratorium and repayable in 24 equal installments. Full interest subvention on the loan will be provided to all scheduled commercial banks  by the Central Government, subject to a limit of 12% per annum. For the purpose Nodal Agency Banks have been appointed with whom the claim of interest subvention will be filed by the lending Bank(s). Security against the said loan will be residual charges on the fixed assets of the Sugar Undertaking and personal guarantee of the Promotor. This loan will be over and above the existing Cash Credit limit(s) provided by the Bank(s).

 

  • The Government has mandated doping of 5% ethanol from 1st October, 2007, and increased the level to 10% from 1st October, 2008.

 

 

INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

 

The sugar year 06-07 opened with a stock of 39 lac M/T against 40 lac M/T in 05-06. The production for the season 06-07 was at 283 lac M/T as against 193 lac MT during previous season. The domestic consumption of sugar for 06-07 is estimated at 190 lac M/T. The export of sugar was 17 Lac MT against 11 Lac MT in previous year. The closing stock is at 115 lac MT which is equivalent to more than 7 months of Domestic consumption.    

 

OPPORTUNITIES AND THREATS

 

OPPORTUNITIES

 

Sugar

 

Inspite of lower international sugar price export of sugar is continued unabated and sizable quantity of export has been taking place. India has also started exporting raw sugar which has major international market. This will reduce the domestic inventory and will help to firm the price.

 

 Alcohol

 

The mandatory provision of ethanol doping of 5% and its proposed increase to 10% will definitely boost up the demand and strengthen bottom-line of the sugar companies.  

 

Bio-Compost Fertiliser

 

The bio-compost and vermi-compost fertilizer being produced by the company have got immense scope of demand in all major agriculture cultivation as it not only preserve the soil from excessive use of chemical fertilizer but also increase its fertility. The company is using distillery effluent and press mud from sugar and other agricultural waste to produce bio-compost which is very cost efficient. Thus the company apart from treatment of effluent and zero discharge adding value and thus expect good cash flow in near future. 

 

THREATS

 

Sugar

The expected further record production of sugar in season 07-08 near to level of last season 06-07 are likely to add further woe to the sugar industry as the inventory  level will become very high.

 

SEGMENT-WISE PERFORMANCE:

 

In 06-07, sugar segment contributed 77 percent of net sales of the company whereas Distillery (with newly added Ethanol) accounted for 23 percent. The company identified two business segments in line with the Accounting Standard on Segment Reporting, Segment-wise Revenue, Results and Capital Employed is stated in Note No.15 of Schedule 14 of Audited Accounts enclosed with the Annual Report.

  

FUTURE PROSPECTS/OUTLOOK

 

The record production for next season 07-08 near to level of last season 06-07 is reason for  worry. However export is continued to pick up fast on the back of gradually firming international market and government support and thus inventory can be manageable. Moreover such higher production of sugar will have positive impact by way of utilization of by-products for production of Alcohal, Ethanol and Power. The Government’s move to allow the factories to convert juice into ethanol would still take some time before it could bail out the industry in reaping additional revenues. Fall in Indian output expected for 2008-09 which will firm up the realisation.

 

Global Scenario:

 

Fundamentally, the market remained oversupplied and weak. The bearish fundamentals are, however, masked by a continuing weakness of USD, on the one hand, and booming commodity markets in general, on the other hand.

 

World sugar production in 07-08 is expected at 169 Millions MT i.e 2.4 Million MT higher than 06-07. World sugar consumption in 07-08 is expected to rise by 3.8 Million MT to 156 Million MT. The season 06-07 is expected to close with a stock of 85 Million MT which is 10.5 Million MT higher than last year. This stock amount to 55% of estimated consumption, which is quite high.

 

For season 07-08 Brazil’s sugar output is anticipated to decrease. The ISO expect that India will overtake Brazil as the world’s largest sugar producer. Brazil, the world's largest grower of sugar cane, is using less of the crop to make sweeteners as it accelerates production of ethanol to keep pace with surging demand for alternative-fuel cars.

 

Australia, one of the world's largest raw sugar exporters is expected lower production this year due to drop in harvesting due to seasonal factor.

 

Indonesia may not need to import white sugar next year due to high sugar stocks and an expected increase in domestic output.

 

New record high outputs are foreseen in China, Indonesia, Pakistan, the Philippines, and Vietnam. Thailand’s production is expected to be near last record.

 

The reform of the EU sugar regime and the consequent drastic reduction of volumes of European white sugar delivered to the channels of international trade, and even possible cessation of EU exports is not so distant future, represent an important structural change in the world sugar economy.

 

Substantial weakening of the US Dollar pushing down the world price of sugar in real terms.

 

In 2008-09, India is likely to enter the downward phase in its production cycle. This alone would remove some part of the bearish pressure from the market although it will take time to ward-off surplus stocks. First tentative indications show that next season’s 08-09 gap between world production and consumption may disappear and even a small (less than 1 mln tonne) global deficit comes into view.

 

Company’s Plan:

  

SUGAR

 

The expansion of sugar factory will ensure higher production by the company with increase in recovery. This will also increase the production of molasses which will help to produce higher  alcohol and Ethanol and reduce the dependence on molasses from outside factory.  

 

For the season 07-08 the cane price has been reduced by about Rs. 22 per Qtls. that will have significant impact on reduction of cost of production of sugar. The Government’s decision to extent interest free loan equivalent to excise duty will not only help the liquidity, but will also save interest cost. The softening of Fed interest rate will further help the company to reduce interest incidence on FCNR borrowings.      

 

DISTILLERY & ETHANOL:

 

The newly commenced ethanol plant has evoked good demand from oil companies at fixed price of Rs. 21.50 per Ltr. plus excise and transportation charges. This is not only increasing the overall production of Distillery but also better realization adding bottom-line of the company.  

 

RISK AND CONCERN

 

SUGAR

(a)   Any delay in evolving a rational Sugarcane Pricing Policy could be detrimental to growth of the industry. 

 

(b)   The output of sugar, an agro-based product, is influenced by climatic vagaries.

 

DISTILLERY

Lack of consistent policy in the implementation of the Ethanol Blending Programme and the State Government’s time consuming regulation of the movement and distribution of molasses and alcohol, are major concerns in respect of Distillery operations.  

 

INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY:

Your Company has adequate systems and internal control procedures to safeguard the assets of the company and to ensure maintenance of proper accounting records. Computersied Information System is available to capture, present and analyse the data for management information and decision-making. The company has installed ERP system for entire factory operation including sugarcane, raw material, Store, manpower, sales, accounting Management. The management and control of factory operation is also under computerization and automation. There is also an Internal Audit System in place which reviews the key business and controls and also test checks on routine transactions and reports deviations. Besides, an Audit Committee periodically reviews the functioning of the entire system.

 

FIXED DEPOSITS:

The company has not accepted/renewed any Fixed Deposits during the year. There is no overdue Fixed Deposit or Interest thereon at the end of the year.

 

AUDITORS’ REPORT:

The Notes on the Statement of Accounts referred to in the Report of the Auditors have been suitably explained by way of ‘Notes on Accounts’.

 

COST AUDIT:

Cost Audit of Accounts of the Company for the year ended 30th September, 2007 is being conducted by M/s. Mani & Co., Cost Accountants, Kolkata, and necessary Report will be submitted to the Department of Company Affairs, Government of India, well in time.

 

DIRECTORS:

 

Mr J.J. Bhagat, Director retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible offer himself for re-appointment.

 

Mr. Rahul Pasari , Director who retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible offer himself for re-appointment.   

 

DIRECTORS’ REPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, as amended, with respect to the Directors’ Responsibility Statement, it is hereby confirmed:

 

(i)    That in preparation of accounts for the year ended 30th September, 2007, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to the material departures;

 

(ii)  That the Directors of the Company have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as  at 30th September, 2007 and of the loss of the Company for the year ended 30th    September, 2007.

 

(iii)  That the Directors of the Company have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities.

 

(iv)    That the Directors of the Company have prepared the accounts of the Company for the year ended 30th September, 2007 on ‘going concern’ basis.

 

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:

The Corporate Governance form an integral part of this Report and are set out as separate annexures to this Report. The certificate from the Auditors of the company certifying compliance of condition of Corporate Governance stipulated in Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges is also annexed to Report on Corporate governance.

 

PERSONNEL:

There was no employee of the Company getting remuneration so as to attract the provisions of Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975 as amended as on date.

 

LISTING OF SHARES:

The Shares of the Company are listed on the Stock Exchanges of Calcutta and Mumbai. The Company has been regularly paying the Listing Fees to each Stock Exchanges. 

 

CONSERVATION OF ENERGY:

Particulars in respect of conservation of energy, technology absorption and Foreign Exchange earning and outgo as required under Section 217(1)(e) of the Companies Act, 1956 are given in a separate annexure hereto and forming part of this report.

 

AUDITORS:

M/s. K.N. Gutgutia & Co., Chartered Accountants, Kolkata, Auditors of the Company, retire and being eligible offer themselves for re-appointment.

 

APPRECIATION:

Your Directors express their appreciation for the support and contribution by Cane Growers, Financial Institutions, Bankers, Central and State Government, Suppliers, Customers and the valuable services rendered by the Employees at all levels.

 

                                                                                    For and on behalf of the Board,

Kolkata,

Dated: 31st December, 2007                                                      O.P. Dhanuka

                                                                                            Chairman & Managing Director     

 

 

Information pursuant to the Companies (Disclosure of particulars in the report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 and forming part of the Directors’ Report for the year ended 30th September, 2007:

 

A.CONSERVATION OF ENERGY:

 

Energy Conservation measures taken:    

a)      Your Company continues to give priority to conservation of energy on an ongoing basis.

 

b)      Total energy consumption and energy consumption per unit of production – Given separately in Form ‘A’ annexed hereto.

 

B.                 TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION:

Research & Development ( R & D):

a)                  Specific areas in which R & D is being carried out by the Company:

 

Agriculture Development:

1)                  Soil Analysis and Nutrition

2)                  Soil Testing Lab is being planned

3)                  Tissue Culture

4)                  Ferti-Irrigation

5)                  Biological Control of  Cane Crop

6)                  Heat Treatment Therapy to treat Sugarcane Seeds

7)                  Pest Control Measures to protect Sugar Cane from diseases.

8)                  Multiplication of foundation Cane Seeds by rearing in Nurseries

9)                  Ratoon Management for Sugar Cane crops.

10)              Plantation of Jhatropa- a Bio- Diesel Plant

 

Manufacturing Process:

1)                  Increase in operational efficiency of the Plant

2)                  Reduction of Sugar losses in process

3)                  The Company has implemented the Technological Upgradation-cum-Capacity Optimisation Scheme as per advice from the Sugar Technology Mission of the Government of India.  The Scheme on implementation has resulted in saving in Power and Steam, improvement in recovery and Sugar quality, apart from increasing the per day crushing rate. 

 

Utilisation of by-products:

1)    Manufacture of Bio-Compost & Vermi- Compost by using Pressmud and Distillery Effluents.

2)     One time land application of treated Distillery Effluent Water for increasing the fertility of Agricultural Land under.

 

b)    Benefits derived as a result of above R & D:

1)     By the measures under caption “Agricultural  Development”:

    Availability of high yielding disease-free cane and higher financial return to the Cane Growers.

 

2)   By the measures under caption “Manufacturing Process”:

Improvement in production efficiency and reduction in sugar losses and achievement of zero discharge level and air water pollution level much below the maximum norms set by government.

 

3)   By the measures under caption “utilisation of by-products”:

Advent of Bio-Fertilizer and cheaper duly treated Effluent Water, rich in nutrients, which are beneficial to the farmers, factory and environment and achievement of zero water discharge and pollution level much below the maximum norms set by government.

 

c)                  Future Plans of Actions:

1)                  Continuous research of better yielding disease-free variety of cane.

2)                  Contemplating scheme to reduce sugar loss in the process and simultaneously increasing operational efficiencies.

 

d)                  Expenditure on R & D:

1)         Capital                         : Rs.2.50 lac 

2)         Recurring                    : Rs. 9.50 Lacs approx. per annum

3)         Total                            : Rs. 12.00 Lacs approx.

4)         Total R & D Expenditure:     0.14% of total turnover.

                                    as percentage of total turnover  

 

e)   Technology absorption, Adaptation and Innovation:

 

i)   Efforts, in brief, made towards technology absorption, adaptation and innovation:

 

The Research & Development Department and Technical Personnel keep themselves abreast of the technical developments and innovations relating to the Company’s product and/or products and bring about improvement in operation for better quality and cost effectiveness

 

ii)  Benefits derived as a result of the above efforts:

 

The Modernisation and expansion of Plant and smooth working ensured.

                       

iii)   Imported Technology

 

None during the year

 

 

C.        FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNING AND OUTGO:

 

  2006-07                          2005-06

Current year                Previous year

 

1)      Activities relating to exports initiative  Export done by road    Export done by road         taken to increase export                           to                                   to                                                                                            Bangladesh                   Bangladesh

    

2)      Development of new Export Market                          Nil                          Nil

For products and services of export plan

 

3)      Total Foreign Exchange Earnings                             Nil                         Nil

 

4)   Used (Rs. in Lacs)                                                90.38                   117.29                  

    

FORM’A’

 

SUGAR

2006-07                      2005-06

Current year                Previous year

 

A.      Power & Fuel consumption

(In the process of manufacture):

 

  1. Electricity:

a)      Purchased:

                     Units                                                           NIL                               NIL

                    Total amount (Rs.)                                     NIL                                NIL 

                    Rate/Unit                                                     N.A.                              N.A.           

 

b)      Own Generation:

i)  Through Diesel Generator:

                          Units                                                     4,53,045                 5,23,354                                               

                        Units/Litres of Diesel Oil                          3.24                           3.25

                          

                        Diesel Oil Cost/Unit Rs.                           10.30                         11.56                             

 

                  ii) Through Steam Turbine:

                          Units                                                      1,63,93,346            1,28,29,703                 

                        Units/Qtl. of Bagasse                                  20.20                       20.20

 

                 iii)  Cost/Unit                                   : Bagasse being byproduct, not ascertainable.

 

  1. Coal, Furnace Oil & Ors:                      : Not directly consumed in production.

 

B.     Consumption per Unit of Production:

Production (in Lac Qtls.)                                                  5.07                             4.95                                                        

Electricity (per Qtl. of Sugar)(Units)                              33.19                            26.06                     

 

FERTILISER

 

Power & Fuel Consumption:                                             2005-06      2004-05

                                                                                               Current year           Previous year

1.      Electricity

 

A.   Purchase (Units)                                                            --                             26,563                                        

Total Value (Rs.)                                                                    --                           1,14,486                                               

Rate per Unit (Rs.)                                                                  --                                4.31              

 

B.  Own Generation:

 

      Through Diesel Generation (Units)                                   13,497                    2,515                 

       Unit per Litre of Diesel Oil                                                  7.65                       4.79  

       Diesel Oil Cost/Unit                                                             4.36                       7.84                 

       

2.      Coal, Furnace Oil & Others

 

   (1) Production of Fertiliser (Qtls.)                                          16,794               17,709                             

   (2) Electricity Power Consumed Unit/Qtls.                              0.80                    1.64                                    

             

 

DIRECTOR'S REPORT-2006

To  THE SHAREHOLDERS

 

Your Directors have pleasure in presenting their Report and audited Accounts of the Company for the financial year ended 30th September, 2006.

FINANCIAL & OPERATIONAL  RESULTS

                                                                                                                 (Rs. in Lacs)

 

FINANCIAL RESULTS                                                 For the Financial             For the financial

                                                                                             Year ended                         Year ended

                                                                                      30th September, 2006    30th September,2005

(a)    Operating Profit Before Interest and Depreciation                  1872.40                         1334.37                      

(b)    Interest                                                                                  637.10                           633.13                               

(c)    Cash Accruals                                                                      1235.30                          701.24                                    

(d)    Depreciation                                                                           402.50                          379.46                                    

(e)    Profit  Before Tax                                                                  832.80                           321.78           

 

(f) Provision for Tax - Current Tax (MAT)                                      69.88                           25.52                                                     -  Deferred Tax                                                                                 22.47                           47.20

                                  - Fringe Benefit Tax                                       6.13                            2.00 

                                  - Tax of earlier years                                        --                             0.18

                 

(f)     Net Profit After Tax                                                               734.32                         246.87

                                  

(g)    Balance Brought Forward from last year                                 370.05                          213.61

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

                                                                                                  1104.37                           460.48

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

Appropriations:

 

(a)    Transfer to General Reserve                                                500.00                              20.00      

(b)    Proposed Dividend on Equity Shares                                        61.34                            61.77

(c)    Corporate Tax on Proposed Dividend                                         8.60                             8.66

(d)    Balance Carried to Balance Sheet                                          534.43                          370.05

                           

         

DIVIDEND:

Keeping in mind future expansion and diversification plan your Directors recommend payment of dividend @ 12.5 percent on equity share capital i.e. Rs. 1.25 per share.

OPERATIONAL RESULTS

SUGAR UNIT

The comparative figures in regard to duration of season, cane crush and sugar recovery for the year/season 2005-06 and 2004-05 in respect of the  Sugar Factory of your Company are given below:-

                                                                              Financial Year                  Financial Year       

                                                                                    ended                                 ended                 

                                                                    30th September, 2006              30th September, 2005       

                                                                                                                                                                 

 1.       Duration of crushing (gross days)                          156                                        93                

2.       Cane crushed (Lac Qtls.)                                     52.07                                   28.75

3.       Recovery (%)                                                        9.35                                    9.35

4.    Production (Lac Qtls.) – From Sugarcane               4.87                                    2.69

-          From Raw Sugar                                                   0.10                                     0.56

5.      Total Production                                                  4.97                                     3.25

 

The company have exported 59,000 Qtls. of sugar under advance license obligation and the balance 7670 Qtls. will be exported when ban on export will be lifted which was imposed by the government in June, 2006. After 2 consecutive years of lower production of sugar in India in season 03-04 & 04-05 followed by equilibrium production in 05-06 which balanced demand and supply, which resulted in steady price of sugar during the year under review and thus realization improved.

 
DISTILLERY UNIT

 

The Distillery Unit of your company produced 62.55 lacs B.L. of Industrial Alcohol during the financial year 05-06 as against 49.10 Lac B.L. during previous year.The company has achieved newly prescribed Zero Discharge norms of CPCB by adopting following measures:

 

(a)    Increased the capacity of Bio-Composting which uses distillery effluent which not only result into zero discharge but also produce bio-fertiliser whose marketing is on increasing trend.

 

(b)    Tied-up with Rajendra Agriculture University, Pusa for one time controlled application of effluent on land.

Besides the company is in the process of installation of membrane filtrate System and RO system for treatment of distillery effluent which will commence operation very soon.

 

With aforesaid measures company will achieve full capacity utilization and thus will increase production which will also be used for production of proposed ethanol.    

 

INDUSTRY STRUCTURE 

 

Sugar Industry, is seasonal in nature and directly dependent on monsoons for availability of adequate sugar cane for production. India is the largest consumer and second largest producer of sugar in the world, contributing over 15 percent of the world’s sugar production through over 450 sugar factories situated in different parts of  the country. The sugar Industry is second largest agro based industries in India. This industry also provides valuable by-products like bagasse, molasses and press mud. The availability of these by-products had led to setting up of Alcohol/Ethanol/co-generation of Power and Organic Manure. Over 4 Crore farmers and their families besides large mass of agricultural labour  are involved in sugarcane cultivation and its harvesting operations. The growth of sugar industry has a powerful impact on the rural economy. It enjoys annual turnover of Rs. 30,000 Crore and contribute about Rs. 2300 Crore to the Government Exchequer every year by way of Taxes and Duties. Sugar Industry accelerates rural development through farm employment as well as business opportunities in transport and communication.

 

The swings in production of sugar have been not only caused by the uncertainty of the climate but also the price of sugar cane and its timely payment to the farmers, which in turn is determined by the extent of sugar surplus or deficit and consequent sugar realizations. As such there should be balance between price of sugarcane and realization from sugar sales.

 

Sugar has been declared as an ‘essential commodity’ under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. Under Sugarcane (Control) Order 1966, the Government of India fixes the Statutory Minimum Price (SMP) for sugarcane every year based on the recommendations of the Commission on Agricultural Costs & Prices. The Government of India has also been following a dual pricing policy for sugar, whereas 10% is  “levy sugar” for distribution to consumers through Fair Price shops under Public Distribution System. The rest of the sugar, referred to as  “free sale sugar”, though allowed to be sold in the open market, is regulated through monthly  release mechanism, whereby the Government determines the quantum of sugar that can be released and sold in the open market every month. This is done by Government to maintain balance in sugar aviability in the country through out the year at reasonable level at fair market price to the consumer as the sugar is made in season during 5-6 months but consumed throughout the year.

 

The government procure levy sugar at price well below those prevailing in the open market for distribution to BPL family. Moreover the sizable quantity of levy sugar lifted by state government nominee is diverted by unscrupulous traders in the open market and not actually goes to intended poor family. As such Industry demand that government should directly procure sugar from open market like other crops and sell to the BPL consumers as it is their responsibility and the industry should not be compel to extend subsidy.

Movement and distribution of Molasses and Alcohol (co-products) are governed by the State Governments.

 

CANE & SUGAR POLICY

 

  • The ratio of levy and free sale sugar remained unchanged at 10:90.

  • The Statutory Minimum Cane Price (SMP) for the season 05-06 was fixed by the Central Government at Rs.79.50 per Qtl. linked with basic recovery of 9.0% against Rs.74.50 per qtl. for the previous season 04-05 linked with basic recovery of 8.5% thereby actual hike of Re. 0.60 per qtl. In the case of the sugar factory of your Company, the SMP was fixed at Rs. 83.02 per Qtl. as against Rs. 80.66 per Qtl.  for the  season 04-05. However your company paid cane price of Rs.108 to encourage farmers for increased supply of sugarcane against Rs.95 in previous season.

  • The price of levy sugar for the season 05-06 has been fixed at Rs. 1409.30 per Qtl. which was repeat of previous 2 seasons. The Government’s assurance to revise the Levy Price is still awaited.

  • The government of India prohibited export of sugar with effect from 22.06.2006 for temporary period.

  • The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has extended the 5% ethanol doped petrol programme on all India basis from 1st November, 2006, and increasing it to 10% from 07-08.

  •  

INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

The sugar year 05-06 opened with a stock of 48 lac M/T  against 85 lac M/T in 04-05. The production for the season 05-06 was estimated at 193 lac M/T as against 127 lac MT during previous season. The domestic consumption of sugar for 05-06 is estimated at 185 lac M/T. The total import including raw sugar was Nil against 21 lac MT in 04-05. The export of sugar was 11 Lac MT against negligible in previous year. The closing stock is expected at 45 lac MT which is equivalent to about 3 months of Domestic consumption which is most ideal level.  

 

OPPORTUNITIES AND THREATS

 

OPPORTUNITIES

Sugar

By giving remunerative cane prices and timely payments to the farmers it is expected to result in vastly improved cane availability and higher capacity utilization at the Company’s factories as compared to the past years.

Alcohol

Spiraling crude prices and the Central Government’s renewed resolve to make the Ethanol Blending Programme a success will give the Distillery operations a boost.

Bio-Compost Fertiliser

The bio-compost and vermi-compost fertilizer being produced by the company have got immense scope of demand in all major agriculture cultivation as it not only preserve the soil from excessive use of chemical fertilizer but also increase its fertility. The company is using distillery effluent and press mud from sugar and other agricultural waste to produce bio-compost which is very cost efficient. Thus the company apart from treatment of effluent and zero discharge adding value and thus expect good cash flow in near future. 

Bio-Diesel

The company is carrying out R& D on plantation of bio-diesel plant namely Jatropa around the factory area whose climatic condition is favorable. The bio-fuel have immense potential as renewal source of energy.   

 

THREATS

Sugar

The present policy of fixing Statutory Minimum Price for sugarcane without regard to economic realities could affect the cash flows and squeeze the profit margin, once demand – supply equilibrium is restored. Unless a rational sugarcane pricing policy is evolved, the long-term outlook for the industry will be little shaky. The sugar industry, being cyclical in nature, realization get affected during downturn , thereby affecting bottomline.

 

 

SEGMENT-WISE PERFORMANCE:

 

 In 05-06, sugar segment contributed 90 percent of net sales of the company whereas Industrial Alcohol accounted for 10 percent. The company identified two business segments in line with the Accounting Standard on Segment Reporting, Segment-wise Revenue, Results and Capital Employed is stated in Note No.14 of Schedule 14 of Audited Accounts enclosed with the Annual Report.

 

FUTURE PROSPECTS/OUTLOOK

 

Thanks to new addition of capacity, good monsoon rains, higher cane prices and timely payment of sugarcane price by the factories to farmers on the back of excellent sugar industry performance during 05-06 season, all India sugar production during the 06-07 season is expected to reach all time high of 230 Lac MT. The consumption is estimated at around 190 Lac MT during 06-07, with opening stock of 44 Lac MT the closing stock is expected to be at 84 Lac MT which is equivalent to 5 months consumption. This increase in stock have put pressure on sugar price which is showing declining trend in recent time.

 

The Government of India, with a view to keep overall inflation under check, have imposed a ban on export of Sugar in the month of June, 2006 which has accelerated the problem. The Government have been talking about lifting the ban on sugar export and if it materializes   20-30 Lac MT million tons of Sugar may be exported for which the current international price is still attractive, which will bring equilibrium in demand and supply of sugar besides price stabilization. The consistent policy of the government on export front will stabilize India as long term player in international market.

 

The increase in production will result in sufficient availability of molasses at reasonable price and better prospects for the distillery since it will procure raw material at lower cost for production of Alcohol and Ethanol.

 

The compulsory blending of ethanol of 5% ethanol in petrol on all India basis from 1st November, 2006, and increasing it to 10% from 07-08 will boost the sugar industry as whole as it will generate additional revenue and reduce the cyclical nature of sugar business. Ethanol is eco-friendly alternate fuel which will also save country’s precious foreign exchange by saving on petroleum import.

 

With above scenario the long term outlook of the industry is bright.

 

Global Scenario:

 

The exit of one of large sugar exporter, the European Union (EU), is set to have far reaching implications on the world sugar market. EU exports were highly subsidized and are about to change due to the WTO regulations, which came into effect after May 2006.  This has compelled the EU to undertake reduction in cross-subsidized exports of sugar. EU export’s would be restricted under WTO regulations from 06-07 onwards. The global demand-supply situation for sugar will continue to be evenly posed despite 3% higher production in 05-06. Higher production from Brazil and other countries including India would be offset by lower production in Europe 06-07 following its exit from the export market.

Global sugar inventory levels declined from 38.38 million tons in 2003-04 to 30.97 million tons in 05-06. Sugar consumption continues to increase by about 2% per annum and is expected to sustain its growth momentum with rising affluence in emerging nations such as China. China’s sugar consumption has been steadily rising and has increased by 50% in the last 10 years.

 

ETHANOL FACTOR:

 

It is expected that the global Ethanol demand will act as catalyst in keeping sugar prices firm in the long term. Ethanol as an alternative fuel would result in more cane being diverted to produce Ethanol, thus keeping a sustained upward pressure on sugar prices. Even a 1% Ethanol blending anticipated globally by 2010 would require more than the entire sugar cane output of Brazil.

Thus during medium to long term the Global sugar price expected to remain firm driven by global demand-supply mismatch, increased demand and increased diversion to by-products.

 

Company’s Plan:

 

To take advantage of medium to long term growth prospect of the industry the company is planning the following growth plans in sugar and allied /by-products:

 

The company is undertaking expansion of its sugar factory to 5000 TCD in 2 phase. First 4500 TCD in 06-07 season and than to 5000 TCD in 07-08.

The company is setting up Ethanol Plant which will start its commercial production in first half of  06-07. The company has been awarded contract for supply of Ethanol during next 3 years by consortium of PSU Oil companies. 

The company is also looking forward for setting-up of green field sugar cum Co-generation project in rich sugar belt of Bihar.

 

RISK AND CONCERN

SUGAR

 

(a)   Any delay in evolving a rational Sugarcane Pricing Policy could be detrimental to growth of the industry.

(b)   The output of sugar, an agro-based product, is influenced by climatic vagaries.

 

DISTILLERY

 

Lack of consistent policy in the implementation of the Ethanol Blending Programme and the State Government’s time consuming regulation of the movement and distribution of molasses and alcohol, are major concerns in respect of Distillery operations.  

 

INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY:

 

Your Company has adequate systems and internal control procedures to safeguard the assets of the company and to ensure maintenance of proper accounting records. Computersied Information System is available to capture, present and analyse the data for management information and decision-making. The company has installed ERP system for entire factory operation including sugarcane, raw material, Store, manpower, sales, accounting Management. The management and control of factory operation is also under the process of computerization and automation. There is also an Internal Audit System in place which reviews the key business and controls and also test checks on routine transactions and reports deviations. Besides, an Audit Committee periodically reviews the functioning of the entire system.

 

FIXED DEPOSITS:

 

The Fixed Deposits accepted/renewed have been repaid on due dates. There is no overdue Fixed Deposit or Interest thereon at the end of the year.

 

AUDITORS’ REPORT:

 

The Notes on the Statement of Accounts referred to in the Report of the Auditors have been suitably explained by way of ‘Notes on Accounts’.

 

COST AUDIT:

 

Cost Audit of Accounts of the Company for the year ended 30th September, 2006 is being conducted by M/s. Mani & Co., Cost Accountants, Kolkata, and necessary Report will be submitted to the Department of Company Affairs, Government of India, well in time.

 

DIRECTORS:

 

Mr Suyesh Borar, Director retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible offer himself for re-appointment.

 

Mr. S.K. Goenka , Director who retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible offer himself for re-appointment.   

 

Mr. Goutam Bhattacharya was appointed as Nominee Director on 1st February, 2006 in place of Mr. Alok Agarwal by ICICI Bank Limited. The Board expresses its appreciation for the advices of Mr. Alok Agarwal during his tenure in office.

 

Dr. I.K. Saha was appointed as Additional Director of the company with effect from 12th April, 2006. He will hold office till the ensuing Annual General Meeting. Notice has since been received from a member proposing the appointment of Dr. I.K. Saha as Director of the company.

Dr. Gora Ghose was appointed as Additional Director of the company with effect from 4th November, 2006. He will hold office till the ensuing Annual General Meeting. Notice has since been received from a member proposing the appointment of Dr. Gora Ghose as Director of the company.

 

DIRECTORS’ REPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:

 

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, as amended, with respect to the Directors’ Responsibility Statement, it is hereby confirmed:

 

(i)   That in preparation of accounts for the year ended 30th September, 2006, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to the material departures

 

(ii)    That the Directors of the Company have selected such accounting policies and applied     them consistently and made judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as  at 30th September, 2006 and of the profit of the Company for the year ended 30th    September, 2006.

 

(iii)  That the Directors of the Company have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities.

 

That the Directors of the Company have prepared the accounts of the Company for the year ended 30th September, 2006 on ‘going concern’ basis.

 

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:

 

The Corporate Governance form an integral part of this Report and are set out as separate annexures to this Report. The certificate from the Auditors of the company certifying compliance of condition of Corporate Governance stipulated in Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges is also annexed to Report on Corporate governance.

 

PERSONNEL:

 

There was no employee of the Company getting remuneration so as to attract the provisions of Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975 as amended as on date.

 

LISTING OF SHARES:

 

The Shares of the Company are listed on the Stock Exchanges of Calcutta and Mumbai. The Company has been regularly paying the Listing Fees to each Stock Exchange. 

 

CONSERVATION OF ENERGY:

 

Particulars in respect of conservation of energy, technology absorption and Foreign Exchange earning and outgo as required under Section 217(1)(e) of the Companies Act, 1956 are given in a separate annexure hereto and forming part of this report.

 

AUDITORS:

 

M/s. K.N. Gutgutia & Co., Chartered Accountants, Kolkata, Auditors of the Company, retire and being eligible offer themselves for re-appointment.

 

APPRECIATION:

 

Your Directors express their appreciation for the support and contribution by Cane Growers, Financial Institutions, Bankers, Central and State Government, Suppliers, Customers and the valuable services rendered by the Employees at all levels.

                                                                                    For and on behalf of the Board,

Kolkata,

Dated: 26th December, 2006                                                      O.P. Dhanuka

                                                                                            Chairman & Managing Director    

 

Information pursuant to the Companies (Disclosure of particulars in the report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 and forming part of the Directors’ Report for the year ended 30th September, 2006:

 

A.CONSERVATION OF ENERGY:

Energy Conservation measures taken:    

a)      Your Company continues to give priority to conservation of energy on an ongoing basis.

b)      Total energy consumption and energy consumption per unit of production – Given separately in Form ‘A’ annexed hereto.

B.   TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION:

Research & Development ( R & D):

a)    Specific areas in which R & D is being carried out by the Company

 

Agriculture Development:

1)                  Soil Analysis and Nutrition

2)                  Soil Testing Lab is being planned

3)                  Tissue Culture

4)                  Ferti-Irrigation

5)                  Biological Control of  Cane Crop

6)                  Heat Treatment Therapy to treat Sugarcane Seeds

7)                  Pest Control Measures to protect Sugar Cane from diseases.

8)                  Multiplication of foundation Cane Seeds by rearing in Nurseries

9)                  Ratoon Management for Sugar Cane crops.

10)              Plantation of Jhatropa- a Bio- Diesel Plant

Manufacturing Process:

1)                  Increase in operational efficiency of the Plant

2)                  Reduction of Sugar losses in process

3)                  The Company has implemented the Technological Upgradation-cum-Capacity Optimisation Scheme as per advice from the Sugar Technology Mission of the Government of India.  The Scheme on implementation has resulted in saving in Power and Steam, improvement in recovery and Sugar quality, apart from increasing the per day crushing rate. 

 

Utilisation of by-products:

1)                  Manufacture of Bio-Compost & Vermi- Compost by using Pressmud and Distillery Effluents.

2)                  One time land application of treated Distillery Effluent Water for increasing the fertility of Agricultural Land under.

 

b)    Benefits derived as a result of above R & D:

1)    By the measures under caption “Agricultural  Development”:

Availability of high yielding disease-free cane and higher financial return to the Cane Growers.

 

2)   By the measures under caption “Manufacturing Process”:

Improvement in production efficiency and reduction in sugar losses and achievement of zero discharge level and air water pollution level much below the maximum norms set by government.

 

3)     By the measures under caption “utilisation of by-products”:

Advent of Bio-Fertilizer and cheaper duly treated Effluent Water, rich in nutrients, which are beneficial to the farmers, factory and environment and achievement of zero water discharge and pollution level much below the maximum norms set by government.

 

c)                  Future Plans of Actions:

1)                  Continuous research of better yielding disease-free variety of cane.

2)                  Contemplating scheme to reduce sugar loss in the process and simultaneously increasing operational efficiencies.

d)                  Expenditure on R & D:

1)         Capital                         : Rs.1.50 lac 

2)         Recurring                    : Rs. 10.14 Lacs approx. per annum

3)         Total                            : Rs. 11.64 Lacs approx.

4)         Total R & D Expenditure:     0.09% of total turnover.

                                   as percentage of total turnover    

e)                  Technology absorption, Adaptation and Innovation:

i)                    Efforts, in brief, made towards technology absorption, adaptation and innovation:

The Research & Development Department and Technical Personnel keep themselves abreast of the technical developments and innovations relating to the Company’s product and/or products and bring about improvement in operation for better quality and cost effectiveness

ii)                   Benefits derived as a result of the above efforts:

The Modernisation of Plant and smooth working ensured.               

iii)                 Imported Technology

None during the year

C.        FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNING AND OUTGO:

  2005-06                          2004-05

           Current year                Previous year

1)      Activities relating to exports initiative  Export done by road    Export done by road         taken to increase export                           to                                   to                                                                                            Bangladesh                   Bangladesh    

2)      Development of new Export Market                          Nil                          Nil

For products and services of export plan

3)      Total Foreign Exchange Earnings                             Nil                         Nil

            4)   Used (Rs. in Lacs)                                                 117.29                   139.87                

                                                                                FORM’A’

                                     SUGAR

2005-06                      2004-05

           Current year                Previous year

A.      Power & Fuel consumption

(In the process of manufacture):

  1. Electricity:

a)      Purchased:

Units                                                              NIL                               NIL

                    Total amount (Rs.)                                     NIL                                NIL 

                    Rate/Unit                                                     N.A.                              N.A.           

b)      Own Generation:

i)  Through Diesel Generator:

                          Units                                                     5,23,354                 6,74,135                                               

                        Units/Litres of Diesel Oil                          3.25                           2.94

                        Diesel Oil Cost/Unit Rs.                           11.56                         9.47             

                 ii) Through Steam Turbine:

                          Units                                                      1,28,29,703            74,03,992                    

                          Units/Qtl. of Bagasse                                20.20                       20.20

                 iii)  Cost/Unit                                   : Bagasse being byproduct, not ascertainable.

  1. Coal, Furnace Oil & Ors:                      : Not directly consumed in production.

B.     Consumption per Unit of Production:

Production (in Lac Qtls.)                                            4.95                             3.20                                                       

Electricity (per Qtl. of Sugar)(Units)                        26.06                            23.16              

 

FERTILISER

Power & Fuel Consumption:                                             2005-06      2004-05

                                                                                              Current year           Previous year

1.      Electricity

 

A.   Purchase (Units)                                                      26,563                     32,693                                             

Total Value (Rs.)                                                           1,14,486                  1,40,906                            

Rate per Unit (Rs.)                                                              4.31                        4.31           

 

B.  Own Generation:

      Through Diesel Generation (Units)                                 2,515                    3,419                 

       Unit per Litre of Diesel Oil                                                4.79                     4.66  

       Diesel Oil Cost/Unit                                                           7.84                     5.97         

       

2.      Coal, Furnace Oil & Others

   (1) Production of Fertiliser (Qtls.)                                       17,709               18,993                 

   (2) Electricity Power Consumed Unit/Qtls.                           1.64                    1.90                                     

             

 

DIRECTOR'S REPORT-2005

To, THE SHAREHOLDERS

 Your Directors have pleasure in presenting their Report and audited Accounts of the Company for the financial year ended 30th September, 2005.

FINANCIAL & OPERATIONAL  RESULTS

                                                                                                      (Rs. in Lacs)

 

FINANCIAL RESULTS                                                 For the Financial             For the financial

                                                                                             Year ended                         Year ended

                                                                                      30th September, 2005          30th September,2004

 

(a)    Operating Profit Before Interest and Depreciation                 1334.37                        1270.41                       

(b)    Interest                                                                                 633.13                         665.39                   

(c)    Cash Accruals                                                                       701.24                         605.02            

(d)    Depreciation                                                                           379.46                        372.25                              

(e)    Profit  Before Tax                                                                  321.78                         232.77           

(f) Provision for Tax - Current Tax (MAT)                                    (25.52)                        (12.35)       -                                              -  Deferred Tax                                                                             (47.20)                        (17.50)

                                  - Fringe Benefit Tax                                    (2.00)                               -- 

                                  - Tax of earlier years                                   (0.18)                              --                

(f)     Net Profit After Tax                                                             246.87                           202.92                                    

(g)    Balance Brought Forward from last year                                213.61                             82.14

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

                                                                                                460.48                              285.06

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

Appropriations:

 

(a)    Transfer to General Reserve                                                 20.00                             10.00      

(b)    Proposed Dividend on Equity Shares                                    61.77                               54.35

(c)    Corporate Tax on Proposed Dividend                                    8.66                                 7.10

(d)    Balance Carried to Balance Sheet                                       370.05                            213.61

                                                                                             

                                                                                               460.48                             285.06

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

DIVIDEND:

Keeping in mind future expansion and diversification plan your Directors recommend payment of dividend @ 12.5 percent on equity share capital i.e. Rs. 1.25 per share.

 

OPERATIONAL RESULTS

SUGAR UNIT

The comparative figures in regard to duration of season, cane crush and sugar recovery for the year/season 2004-05 and 2003-04 in respect of the  Sugar Factory of your Company are given below:-

                                                                              Financial Year                  Financial Year       

                                                                                    ended                                 ended                 

                                                                    30th September, 2005              30th September, 2004       

                                                                                                          

1.       Duration of crushing (gross days)                          93                                        119                

2.       Cane crushed (Lac Qtls.)                                     28.75                                35.30

3.       Recovery (%)                                                     9.35                                    9.16

4.    Production (Lac Qtls.) – From Sugarcane            2.69                                    3.26

-          From Raw Sugar                                                 0.56                                       --

 5.                             Total Production                       3.25                                      3.26

 

Due to last years devastating flood there was widespread damage to the crops and as such  company could get 19% lower cane in 04-05 season in comparison to previous year. However to compensate lower cane availability company imported raw sugar of 7000 MT under advance license and processed it during the season. The company will have to export white sugar against said advance licence within 24 months of import.

 

Due to 2 years of lower production of sugar in India in season 03-04 & 04-05 the excess carry over of stock wiped out and there was balance in production and demand, which resulted in steady price of sugar during the year under review and thus realization improved.

 

During July- September, 2005 due to intermittent closure of NH-77- the main lifeline road for transportation of goods by the company- because of release of excess water by Nepal without prior information- the company could not dispatch its finished goods and thus sales of the company affected. The flood in North Bihar has become more or less a yearly phenomenon during rainy season when the Sugar Factory remains totally snapped from the outside world for about 3 months. This in turn adversely affect the working of the factory as movement of raw materials, finished goods, machinery, stores and spare parts and people remains disrupted. Of late Central and State Government have realized the seriousness of the situation and deliberation is on highest level for long term solution of the problem.

 

DISTILLERY UNIT

 

The Distillery Unit of your company produced 49.10 lacs B.L. of Industrial Alcohol during the financial year 04-05 as against 80.86 Lac B.L. during previous year.

 

During the year 04-05 Distillery was closed for 3 continuous months from mid June to mid September, 2005 to achieve new pollution control norms for Zero discharge as prescribed by CPCB. For the year as whole also the Distillery could run for only 127 days against previous year’s 226 days. Consequently in Distillery operating profit before interest reduced down to     Rs. 34.94 Lacs against Rs. 202.87 lacs in previous year. In 10 years history of Distillery it has recorded lowest annual production and worst financial result in the financial year 04-05.

 

To achieve new norms of zero discharge following measures has been taken:

 

(a)    The company has given order for installation of membrane filtrate System for treatment of distillery effluent.

(b)    The company have increased the capacity of Bio-Composting which uses distillery effluent which would not only result into zero discharge but also produce bio-fertiliser whose marketing is on increasing trend.

(c)    The company have tied-up with Rajendra Agriculture University, Pusa for one time controlled application of effluent on land.

With aforesaid measures company will achieve all the new norms of CPCB and full capacity utilization and thus will increase production which will also be used for production of proposed ethanol.  

  

INDUSTRY STRUCTURE 

 

Sugar Industry, is seasonal in nature and directly dependent on monsoons for availability of adequate sugar cane for production. India is the largest consumer and second largest producer of sugar in the world, contributing over 15 percent of the world’s sugar production through over 450 sugar factories situated in different parts of  the country. The sugar Industry is second  largest agro based industries in India. This industry also provides valuable by-products like bagasse, molasses and press mud. The availability of these by-products had led to setting up of Alcohol/Ethanol/co-generation of Power and Organic Manure. Over 4 Crore farmers and their families besides large mass of agricultural labour  are involved in sugarcane cultivation and its harvesting operations. The growth of sugar industry has a powerful impact on the rural economy. It enjoys annual turnover of Rs. 30,000 Crore and contribute about Rs. 2300 Crore to the Government Exchequer every year by way of Taxes and Duties. Sugar Industry accelerates rural development through farm employment as well as business opportunities in transport and communication.

 

The swings in production of sugar have been not only caused by the uncertainty of the climate but also the price of sugar cane and its timely payment to the farmers, which in turn is determined by the extent of sugar surplus or deficit and consequent sugar realizations. As such there should be balance between price of sugarcane and realization from sugar sales.

 

Sugar has been declared as an ‘essential commodity’ under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. Under Sugarcane (Control) Order 1966, the Government of India fixes the Statutory Minimum Price (SMP) for sugarcane every year based on the recommendations of the Commission on Agricultural Costs & Prices. The Government of India has also been following a dual pricing policy for sugar, whereas 10% is  “levy sugar” for distribution to consumers through Fair Price shops under Public Distribution System. The rest of the sugar, referred to as  “free sale sugar”, though allowed to be sold in the open market, is regulated through monthly  release mechanism, whereby the Government determines the quantum of sugar that can be released and sold in the open market every month. This is done by Government to maintain balance in sugar viability in the country through out the year at reasonable level at fair market price to the consumer as the sugar is made in season during 4-5 months but consumed throughout the year.

The government procure levy sugar at price well below those prevailing in the open market. Moreover the sizable quantity of levy sugar lifted by state government nominee is diverted at higher prices. As such Industry demand that government should directly procure sugar from open market and sell to the BPL consumers as it is their responsibility and the industry should not be compel to extend subsidy.

Movement and distribution of Molasses and Alcohol (co-products) are governed by the State Governments.

 

CANE & SUGAR POLICY

 

  • The ratio of levy and free sale sugar remained unchanged at 10:90.

  • The Statutory Minimum Cane Price (SMP) for the season 2004-05 was fixed by the Central Government at Rs.74.50 per Qtl. linked with basic recovery of 8.5% against Rs.73.00 per qtl. for the previous season 2003-04 thereby hike of Rs. 1.50 per qtl. In the case of the sugar factory of your Company, the SMP was fixed at Rs. 80.66 per Qtl. as against Rs. 78.95 per Qtl.  for the  season 2003-04. However your company paid cane price of Rs.95 to encourage farmers for increased supply of sugarcane.

  • The price of levy sugar for the season 2004-05 has been fixed at Rs. 1409.30 per Qtl. Which was repeat of previous season. 

  • The Buffer Stock of 20 Lacs MT of sugar expired on 17th December, 2004 and the Government did not renew the buffer stock provision thereafter.

 

  • The Government have reduced the rate of interest on outstanding SDF loan at 2% below the Bank Rate with effect from 21.10.2004.

 

  • Raw Sugar Import:

  •  

To address the sugar deficit during the 2003-04 and 2004-05 seasons, the Government of India permitted sugar mills to import Raw Sugar under the Advance Licence Scheme and sell the converted White Sugar in the domestic market with the re-export obligation to be fulfilled over a 24 month from date of import and without being reckoned on a grain to grain basis. This decision has enabled sugar mills to put capacity which would otherwise have idle due to lower avaibility of cane, to use and partly recover their fixed costs and at the same time bridging the deficit and avoiding entirely the import of White Sugar.

 

  • Restructuring of Loan & reduction of Interest rate:

  •  

The Finance Minister, in his budget speech of 2005, has announced a package for the revitalization of the sugar industry after taking into account the recommendations of the Tuteja Committee. The measures announced include the following:

Sugar factories that were operational during the 2002-03 sugar season would be assisted to restructure. NABARD, in consultation with the State Governments. RBI, Banks and financial institutions would work out a scheme for providing a financial package with a moratorium of two years, on both principal and interest, and a schedule of payment having regard to the commercial viability of each unit.

 

- The rate of interest on loans from the Sugar Development Fund to be reduced to 2 % points below the Bank Rate and the rate made applicable to all SDF loans outstanding as on October 21,2004.

-          Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) and NABARD would be worked out a scheme  under which individual sugar factories may renegotiate the rate of interest on their past high interest loans.

 

The restructuring package announced by the Finance Minister has since been made applicable only in respect of co-operative sugar mills and sugar mills in the private sector have been left to fend for themselves. However, the industry association (ISMA) is still pursuing the cause of private sector mills with the Government.

 

The Finance Minister, took the industry by surprise, by doubling the Excise Duty on Molasses to Rs.1000 per MT which was about 100% advaloram. However on the representation of the industry, the Excise Duty was subsequently reduced to Rs. 750 pre MT which is still very high at 75% advaloram which is against the declared policy of the government to bring the excise duty at uniform rate of 16%.

 

INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

 

The sugar year 2004-05 opened with a stock of 85 lac M/T  against 116 lac M/T in previous year. The production for the season 2004-05 was estimated at 127 lac M/T as against 140 lac MT during previous season. The domestic consumption of sugar for 2004-05 is estimated at 185 lac M/T. The total import including raw sugar was 20 lac MT. The export of sugar was negligible against 2 lac MT in previous year. The closing stock is expected at 47 lac MT which is equivalent to about 3 months of Domestic consumption.  

   

OPPORTUNITIES AND THREATS

 

OPPORTUNITIES

 

Sugar

The steep increase in cane prices paid to the farmers is expected to result in vastly improved cane availability and higher capacity utilization at the Company’s factories as compared to the past several years.

 

Alcohol

Spiraling crude prices and the Central Government’s renewed resolve to make the Ethanol Blending Programme a success will give the Distillery operations a boost.

 

Bio-Compost Fertiliser

 

The bio-compost and vermi-compost fertilizer being produced by the company have got immense scope of demand in all major agriculture cultivation as it not only preserve the soil from excessive use of chemical fertilizer but also increase its fertility. The company is using distillery effluent and press mud from sugar and other agricultural waste to produce bio-compost which is very cost efficient. Thus the company apart from treatment of effluent and zero discharge adding value and thus expect good cash flow in near future. 

 

Bio-Diesel

 

The company is carrying out R& D on plantation of bio-diesel plant namely Jatropa around the factory area whose climatic condition is favorable. The bio-fuel have immense potential as renewal source of energy.   

 

THREATS

 

Sugar

The present policy of fixing Statutory Minimum Price for sugarcane without regard to economic realities could affect the cash flows and squeeze the profit margin, once demand – supply equilibrium is restored. Unless a rational sugarcane pricing policy is evolved, the long-term outlook for the industry would continue to be under threat.

 

SEGMENT-WISE PERFORMANCE:

 

In 2004-05, sugar segment contributed 84 percent of net sales of the company whereas Industrial Alcohol accounted for 16 percent. The company identified two business segments in line with the Accounting Standard on Segment Reporting, Segment-wise Revenue, Results and Capital Employed is stated in Note No.14 of Schedule 14 of Audited Accounts enclosed with the Annual Report.

 

FUTURE PROSPECTS/OUTLOOK

 

Thanks to good monsoon rains and higher cane prices paid during 2004-05 season, all India sugar production during the 2005-06 season is expected to rebound to around 180 Lac MT after two seasons of declining production. However, even if consumption were to remain static at around 185 Lac MT during 2005-06, the lower opening stock estimated at 47 Lac MT  and  part fulfillment of export obligation under the Advance Licence Scheme, would result in a delicate balance between demand and supply. This should do well for sugar prices which can be expected to rule at remunerative levels, at least for the next couple of years.

 

The increase in production will result in sufficient availability of molasses at reasonable price and the prospects for the distillery operation will depend largly on successful and sustained implementation of the Ethanol Blending Programme.

 

RISK AND CONCERN

 

SUGAR

 

(a)   Any delay in evolving a rational Sugarcane Pricing Policy could be detrimental to the viability and long term growth of the industry.

(b)   The output of sugar, an agro-based product, is influenced by climatic vagaries. Moreover the sugar factory of your Company is situated in flood prone Zone due to release of excess water by Nepal. This affect the quality of sugarcane and movement.

 

DISTILLERY

 

Lack of consistent commitment in the implementation of the Ethanol Blending Programme and the State Government’s regulation of the movement and distribution of molasses and alcohol, are major concerns in respect of Distillery operations.  

 

INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY:

 

Your Company has adequate systems and internal control procedures to safeguard the assets of the company and to ensure maintenance of proper accounting records. Computersied Information System is available to capture, present and analyse the data for management information and decision-making. There is also an Internal Audit System in place  which reviews the key business and controls and also test checks on routine transactions and reports deviations. Besides, an Audit Committee periodically reviews the functioning of the entire system.

 

FIXED DEPOSITS:

 

The Fixed Deposits accepted/renewed have been repaid on due dates.  There is no overdue Fixed Deposit or Interest thereon at the end of the year.

 

AUDITORS’ REPORT:

 

The Notes on the Statement of Accounts referred to in the Report of the Auditors have been suitably explained by way of ‘Notes on Accounts’.

 

COST AUDIT:

 

Cost Audit of Accounts of the Company for the year ended 30th September, 2005 is being conducted by M/s. Mani & Co., Cost Accountants, Kolkata, and necessary Report will be submitted to the Department of Company Affairs, Government of India, well in time.

 

DIRECTORS:

 

Mr Rahul Pasari ,  Director retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible offer himself for re-appointment.

Mr. Pankaj Tibrawalla , Director who retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible offer himself for re-appointment.

Mrs. Meera Dhanuka was appointed as Additional Director of the company with effect from 30th April, 2005. She will hold office till the ensuing Annual General Meeting . Notice has since been received from a member proposing the appointment of Mrs. Meera Dhanuka as Director of the company.

 

DIRECTORS’ REPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:

 

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, as amended, with respect to the Directors’ Responsibility Statement, it is hereby confirmed:

(i)                  That in preparation of accounts for the year ended 30th September, 2005, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to the material departures;

 

(ii)                That   the Directors   of   the  Company have selected such accounting policies and applied     them   consistently and made judgements and estimates that are reasonable  and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as  at 30th September, 2005 and of the profit of the Company for the year ended 30th September, 2005.

(iii)         That the Directors of the Company have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities. That the Directors of the Company have prepared the accounts of the Company for the year ended 30th September, 2005 on ‘going concern’ basis.

 

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:

 

The Corporate Governance form an integral part of this Report and are set out as separate annexures to this Report. The certificate from the Auditors of the company certifying compliance of condition of Corporate Governance stipulated in Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges is also annexed to Report on Corporate governance.

 

PERSONNEL:

 

There was no employee of the Company getting remuneration so as to attract the provisions of Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975 as amended as on date.

 

LISTING OF SHARES:

 

The Shares of the Company are listed on the Stock Exchanges of Calcutta and Mumbai. The Company has been regularly paying the Listing Fees to each Stock Exchange.

 

CONSERVATION OF ENERGY:

 

Particulars in respect of conservation of energy, technology absorption and Foreign Exchange earning and outgo as required under Section 217(1)(e) of the Companies Act, 1956 are given in a separate annexure hereto and forming part of this report.

 

AUDITORS:

 

M/s. K.N. Gutgutia & Co., Chartered Accountants, Kolkata, Auditors of the Company, retire and being eligible offer themselves for re-appointment.

 

APPRECIATION:

 

Your Directors express their appreciation for the support and contribution by Cane Growers, Financial Institutions, Bankers, Central and State Government, Suppliers, Customers and the valuable services rendered by the Employees at all levels.

                                                                                    For and on behalf of the Board,

Kolkata,

Dated: 28th December, 2005                                                      O.P. Dhanuka

                                                                                            Chairman & Managing Director   

   

 

Information pursuant to the Companies (Disclosure of particulars in the report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 and forming part of the Directors’ Report for the year ended 30th September, 2005:

 

A.         CONSERVATION OF ENERGY:

Energy Conservation measures taken:    

a)    Your   Company    continues to give priority to conservation of energy on an ongoing

basis.

b)    Total    energy  consumption and energy consumption per unit of production – Given

separately in Form ‘A’ annexed hereto.

 

B.                 TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION:

 

Research & Development ( R & D):

a)   Specific areas in which R & D is being carried out by the Company:

 

Agriculture Development:

 

1)                  Soil Analysis and Nutrition

2)                  Ferti-Irrigation

3)                  Biological Control of  Cane Crop

4)                  Heat Treatment Therapy to treat Sugarcane Seeds

5)                  Pest Control Measures to protect Sugar Cane from diseases.

6)                  Multiplication of foundation Cane Seeds by rearing in Nurseries

7)                  Ratoon Management for Sugar Cane crops.

8)                  Plantation of Jhatropa- a Bio- Diesel Plant

 

Manufacturing Process:

 

1)                  Increase in operational efficiency of the Plant

2)                  Reduction of Sugar losses in process

3)                  The Company has implemented the Technological Upgradation-cum-Capacity Optimisation Scheme as per advice from the Sugar Technology Mission of the Government of India.  The Scheme on implementation has resulted in saving in Power and Steam, improvement in recovery and Sugar quality, apart from increasing the per day crushing rate. 

 

Utilisation of by-products:

 

1)                  Manufacture of Bio-Compost & Vermi- Compost by using Pressmud and Distillery Effluents.

2)                  One time land application of treated Distillery Effluent Water for increasing the fertility of Agricultural Land under.

b)                  Benefits derived as a result of above R & D:

1)                  By the measures under caption “Agricultural  Development”:

Availability of high yielding disease-free cane and higher financial return to the Cane Growers.

2)                  By the measures under caption “Manufacturing Process”:

Improvement in production efficiency and reduction in sugar losses and achievement of zero discharge level and  air water pollution level much below the maximum norms set by government.

3)                  By the measures under caption “utilisation of by-products”:

Advent of Bio-Fertilizer and cheaper duly treated Effluent Water, rich in nutrients, which are beneficial to the farmers, factory and environment and achievement of zero water discharge and pollution level much below the maximum norms set by government.

c)                  Future Plans of Actions:

1)                  Continuous research of better yielding disease-free variety of cane.

2)                  Contemplating scheme to reduce sugar loss in the process and simultaneously increasing operational efficiencies.

d)                  Expenditure on R & D:

1)         Capital                         : Rs. 1.43 lac 

2)         Recurring                    : Rs.14.00 Lacs approx. per annum

3)         Total                            : Rs. 15.43 Lacs approx.

4)         Total R & D Expenditure:   0.20% of total turnover.as percentage of total turnover    

e)                  Technology absorption, Adaptation and Innovation:

i)                    Efforts, in brief, made towards technology absorption, adaptation and innovation:

The Research & Development Department and Technical Personnel keep themselves abreast of the technical developments and innovations relating to the Company’s product and/or products and bring about improvement in operation for better quality and cost effectiveness

 

ii)    Benefits derived as a result of the above efforts:

The Modernisation of Plant and smooth working ensured.               

iii)   Imported Technology

None during the year

 

C.        FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNING AND OUTGO:

 

  2004-05                          2003-04

           Current year                Previous year

 

1)      Activities relating to exports initiative                       Nil                Export done by road                    taken to increase export                                                              to Bangladesh    

2)      Development of new Export Market                          Nil                        Nil

For products and services of export plan

3)      Total Foreign Exchange Earnings                             Nil                       Nil

            4)   Used (Rs. in Lacs)                                       139.87               82.57        

                                                                         

 

 

FORM’A’

 

                                      SUGAR

2004-05                      2003-04

           Current year                Previous year

 

A.      Power & Fuel consumption

(In the process of manufacture):

 

  1. Electricity:

a)      Purchased:

                    Units                                                             NIL                               NIL

                    Total amount (Rs.)                                       NIL                                NIL 

                    Rate/Unit                                                      N.A.                              N.A.           

b)      Own Generation:

i)  Through Diesel Generator:

                        Units                                                     6,74,135                  5,57,923                      

                        Units/Litres of Diesel Oil                         2.94                             3.45               

                        Diesel Oil Cost/Unit Rs.                           9.47                             7.51

                  ii) Through Steam Turbine:

                          Units                                                      74,03,992              89,91690

                        Units/Qtl. of Bagasse                                  20.20                       20.20

                 iii)  Cost/Unit                                   : Bagasse being byproduct, not ascertainable.

 

  1. Coal, Furnace Oil & Ors:                      : Not directly consumed in production.

 

B.     Consumption per Unit of Production:

Production (in Lac Qtls.)                                            3.20                             3.26                          

Electricity (per Qtl. of Sugar)(Units)                        23.16                              27.52

 

FERTILISER

 

Power & Fuel Consumption:                                             2004-05          2003-04

                                                                                         Current year           Previous year

1.      Electricity

 

A.   Purchase (Units)                                                         32,693                     48,682              

Total Value (Rs.)                                                              1,40,906                    2,09,820       

Rate per Unit (Rs.)                                                                   4.31                        4.31              

  B.  Own Generation:

      Through Diesel Generation (Units)                                   3,419                    1,275               

       Unit per Litre of Diesel Oil                                                  4.66                     3.19 

       Diesel Oil Cost/Unit                                                             5.97                     8.13                 

       

2.      Coal, Furnace Oil & Others

   (1) Production of Fertiliser (Qtls.)                                          18,993                 17187                

   (2) Electricity Power Consumed Unit/Qtls.                              1.90                    2.91              

 

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