1) Balmer Lawrie abandoned plans for a logistics hub project in West Bengal after failing to secure land from the state government. It is now pursuing a larger logistics hub project in partnership with Visakhapatnam Port Trust in Andhra Pradesh.
2) Balmer Lawrie is expanding its existing container freight station facilities in Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata. It is also growing its inland logistics operations in Coimbatore. Future growth in Chennai is expected to outpace Kolkata, which has traditionally been its home base.
3) Balmer Lawrie is considering spinning off its barrel manufacturing business within the next two years in order to unlock value and pursue new opportunities in
Rane Brake Lining Ltd (RBL) is an auto ancillary company and domestic leader in friction material products. It manufactures brake linings, disc pads, clutch facings, and composite brake blocks. RBL was awarded the prestigious Deming Grand Prize in 2013, marking a milestone in its excellence journey. The company has four manufacturing plants in India and supplies products to automotive OEMs, the Indian Railways, and exports to 15 countries. RBL is led by a strong management team focused on quality and research & development.
Plastiblends India Ltd is India's largest manufacturer and exporter of color and additive masterbatches and thermoplastic compounds. The report provides an overview of the company's background, facilities, products, achievements and financial performance. It also discusses the Indian masterbatch market outlook, forecasting growth of 23% annually until 2018 driven by increased plastic usage in industries like packaging, healthcare and automotive. The company has a leading 12% market share in India's fragmented masterbatch industry.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) is an Indian state-owned oil and gas company. It was established in 1976 after the Indian government acquired Burmah Shell. BPCL operates several oil refineries in India and has subsidiaries involved in oil exploration and natural gas distribution. The company's vision is to be the most admired global energy company and the first choice for customers. It aims to meet India's growing energy needs while pursuing economic growth and global competitiveness in the energy sector.
AN OVERVIEW ON THE BHARAT PETROLEUM LIMITEDVARUN KESAVAN
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) is an Indian state-controlled Maharatna[2] oil and gas company headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The Corporation operates two large refineries of the country located at Mumbaiand Kochi. The company is ranked 358th on the Fortune Global 500 list of the world's biggest corporations as of 2016.
Tide Water Oil is an Indian lubricant company with a market cap of Rs. 6,747 crores. It has seen revenue and profit growth of 13.61% and 21% respectively over the past 3 years. The report recommends the stock with an 18-24 month target price of Rs. 12,500, citing opportunities for international expansion through a recent acquisition and a technical collaboration with a major Japanese lubricant company. However, risks include volatility in base oil prices and competition from large players in the domestic market.
This report provides an analysis of Superhouse Ltd, an Indian company that manufactures and exports leather, leather products, and textile garments. It discusses the company's background and facilities, financial performance, industry overview, and recommends the stock as a potential investment. Key points include that Superhouse has annual revenues over Rs. 4,000 crores and 15 manufacturing units in India. The report provides financial details, compares it to peers, and forecasts continued growth in the coming quarters.
This document provides an equity research report on Chemfab Alkalis Ltd, a commodity chemicals company based in Chennai, India. The report discusses the company's background and products, recent developments including replacing old plants, financial performance over the last six quarters, peer comparison, and risks. The report recommends the stock, noting the company stands to benefit from rebounding domestic demand and higher international caustic soda prices. The target price is Rs. 170, with an expected return of 12-24 months.
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Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd. is a 154-year-old Indian conglomerate with six business units including logistics, travel and vacations, industrial packaging, greases and lubricants, chemicals, and refinery and oil field services. It has a greases and lubricants manufacturing facility in Kolkata that produces greases, lubricants, and specialties using pumps, valves, and other equipment. Maintaining these is important for smooth operations and quality production. The facility has various certifications and follows quality control procedures.
Rane Brake Lining Ltd (RBL) is an auto ancillary company and domestic leader in friction material products. It manufactures brake linings, disc pads, clutch facings, and composite brake blocks. RBL was awarded the prestigious Deming Grand Prize in 2013, marking a milestone in its excellence journey. The company has four manufacturing plants in India and supplies products to automotive OEMs, the Indian Railways, and exports to 15 countries. RBL is led by a strong management team focused on quality and research & development.
Plastiblends India Ltd is India's largest manufacturer and exporter of color and additive masterbatches and thermoplastic compounds. The report provides an overview of the company's background, facilities, products, achievements and financial performance. It also discusses the Indian masterbatch market outlook, forecasting growth of 23% annually until 2018 driven by increased plastic usage in industries like packaging, healthcare and automotive. The company has a leading 12% market share in India's fragmented masterbatch industry.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) is an Indian state-owned oil and gas company. It was established in 1976 after the Indian government acquired Burmah Shell. BPCL operates several oil refineries in India and has subsidiaries involved in oil exploration and natural gas distribution. The company's vision is to be the most admired global energy company and the first choice for customers. It aims to meet India's growing energy needs while pursuing economic growth and global competitiveness in the energy sector.
AN OVERVIEW ON THE BHARAT PETROLEUM LIMITEDVARUN KESAVAN
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) is an Indian state-controlled Maharatna[2] oil and gas company headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The Corporation operates two large refineries of the country located at Mumbaiand Kochi. The company is ranked 358th on the Fortune Global 500 list of the world's biggest corporations as of 2016.
Tide Water Oil is an Indian lubricant company with a market cap of Rs. 6,747 crores. It has seen revenue and profit growth of 13.61% and 21% respectively over the past 3 years. The report recommends the stock with an 18-24 month target price of Rs. 12,500, citing opportunities for international expansion through a recent acquisition and a technical collaboration with a major Japanese lubricant company. However, risks include volatility in base oil prices and competition from large players in the domestic market.
This report provides an analysis of Superhouse Ltd, an Indian company that manufactures and exports leather, leather products, and textile garments. It discusses the company's background and facilities, financial performance, industry overview, and recommends the stock as a potential investment. Key points include that Superhouse has annual revenues over Rs. 4,000 crores and 15 manufacturing units in India. The report provides financial details, compares it to peers, and forecasts continued growth in the coming quarters.
This document provides an equity research report on Chemfab Alkalis Ltd, a commodity chemicals company based in Chennai, India. The report discusses the company's background and products, recent developments including replacing old plants, financial performance over the last six quarters, peer comparison, and risks. The report recommends the stock, noting the company stands to benefit from rebounding domestic demand and higher international caustic soda prices. The target price is Rs. 170, with an expected return of 12-24 months.
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Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd. is a 154-year-old Indian conglomerate with six business units including logistics, travel and vacations, industrial packaging, greases and lubricants, chemicals, and refinery and oil field services. It has a greases and lubricants manufacturing facility in Kolkata that produces greases, lubricants, and specialties using pumps, valves, and other equipment. Maintaining these is important for smooth operations and quality production. The facility has various certifications and follows quality control procedures.
This document summarizes a study on consumer behavior towards Bharat Petroleum Ltd in India. It provides background on the oil and gas industry in India and the establishment of major public sector oil companies. The study aims to identify consumer consumption patterns, the importance given to various services at petrol stations, and factors influencing fuel consumption in Karur city. A convenience sample of 200 consumers was surveyed using questionnaires. The results found that most respondents use two-wheelers, fill petrol weekly for less than Rs.1,000, and consider air pressure checks as an important service.
Camlin Fine Chemicals Ltd is an Indian manufacturer and exporter of bulk drugs, fine chemicals, and food grade products. The company produces active pharmaceutical ingredients, food antioxidants, and sweeteners. It has two business divisions: Food Ingredients and Industrial Products. Camlin has a research and development facility focused on product and process improvements. The company has expanded its production capacity over the years through investments and acquisitions. Camlin's key products include the food antioxidants TBHQ and BHA, as well as the sweetener sucralose.
This document provides an equity research report on Acrysil (India) Ltd, which manufactures quartz and granite kitchen sinks. Some key points:
- Acrysil is a leading manufacturer of composite quartz sinks in India and exports to over 30 countries. Exports account for 80% of revenues.
- Recent developments include adding new institutional customers, entering new geographies, and launching new product lines in India to target the premium kitchen segment.
- Financial performance has been positive with rising revenues, though profits have recently declined due to higher raw material costs. Forecasts estimate continued revenue and profit growth.
- Risks include reliance on exports and susceptibility to global economic conditions, as well as inflation
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) announced the launch of a new retail visual identity for its outlets in Kerala, with the first redesigned outlet to be located in Thiruvananthapuram, as part of plans to modernize 150 outlets nationally by the end of April and between 600-700 outlets by the end of the next fiscal year. Key aspects of the new design include proper illumination using aluminum composite material with a long life, new uniforms for staff, and electronic readers for loyalty cards installed in the fuelling area.
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IndianOil) is India's largest national oil company, ranked 88th in the Fortune Global 500. It has business interests across the hydrocarbon value chain, including exploration and production, refining, transportation, and marketing of petroleum products, natural gas, and petrochemicals. IndianOil owns and operates 10 of India's 22 refineries and has the largest pipeline network in the country. It serves all of India with its vast network of fuel stations, LPG distribution, and other infrastructure to meet India's energy demands. IndianOil also engages in research and development and has international operations and subsidiaries.
Asian Granito India Ltd is a manufacturer of ceramic tiles based in India. The report provides an overview of the company's background, products, financial performance and recent developments. Key points include:
- The company has expanded its production capacity significantly over the past decade and now has 8 manufacturing plants.
- In FY14, revenues were Rs. 759 crore and net profit was Rs. 14.15 crore. In Q1 FY15, revenues were Rs. 176 crore and net profit was Rs. 3.35 crore.
- Recent developments include opening new showrooms, acquiring a new subsidiary, and using contract manufacturing to further expand production capacity.
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Balmer Lawrie is a diversified public sector company serving manufacturing and services. To participate in Digital India, the company is using IT to enhance transparency, encourage e-procurement, and make transactions cashless. Most recruitment is also done online. The company's logistics services allow real-time container tracking and its travel portal offers booking services. Balmer Lawrie plans to invest in digitization over the next few years to achieve growth objectives and reach more customers digitally.
This document provides an equity research report on Pokarna Ltd, an Indian company that exports granite and manufactures quartz surfaces. It discusses the company's background, recent developments, financial performance, peer comparisons, risks, and provides a recommendation to purchase the stock with a target price of Rs. 1975 within 12-24 months. The report also provides an overview of the favorable outlook for the granite, quartz, flooring and countertop industries globally and in key markets like North America, Europe and Asia.
Indian Oil Corporation is India's largest commercial enterprise and petroleum company, accounting for nearly half of India's petroleum products market. It was formed in 1964 through the merger of Indian Refineries Ltd and traces its origins back to 1959. Indian Oil operates 10 of India's 22 refineries with a combined refining capacity of 65.7 million metric tons per year. Its mission is to serve national interests in oil and related sectors through continuous supplies while pursuing innovation, caring for communities, and high ethics.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) is an Indian public sector oil and gas company headquartered in Mumbai. It is controlled by the Indian government and is ranked 225th in the Fortune Global 500. BPCL was established in 1976 through the acquisition of assets from Burmah Shell and British Petroleum by the Government of India. It engages in the refining and marketing of petroleum products with major refineries located in Mumbai and Kochi along with other plants across India. BPCL has over 14,000 employees and aims to increase its refining capacity while expanding into power generation and exploration and production.
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During FY14, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) witnessed 59% YoY rise in net profit to `70.9 bn on account of budgetary support of `371.8 bn in FY14 and a discount of `346.7 bn. The improvement in refining margins could create value for shareholders, going forward.
- Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is an Indian state-owned oil and gas company headquartered in Mumbai.
- The presentation discusses HPCL's business operations, products, and the importance of implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at retail fuel stations.
- SOPs standardize processes, increase productivity and sales, and improve customer experience. However, some HPCL retail stations surveyed needed improvements to facilities and SOP compliance.
Sri Adhikari Brothers Television Network Ltd is an Indian media and entertainment company with a market capitalization of Rs. 892.76 crore. Some recent developments at the company include the approval of the allotment of 51.25 lakh equity shares, reviewing the strategy of their music and comedy channel Mastiii which became the number one music channel in Mumbai and major Hindi markets within 3 weeks, and fixing the dates for their annual general meeting and book closure for dividend. The company's financial performance has also improved with net sales rising 42.48% in Q1 FY2011 and net profit turning positive. The research report provides earnings estimates for the next two quarters expecting continued robust growth.
BPCL’s Petrol Pump Retail Revolution CaseSarthak Gupta
This document summarizes Bharat Petroleum's transformation of its fuel stations into modern retail outlets selling a variety of goods, not just fuel. It launched its "In & Out Convenience Store" brand in the late 1990s/early 2000s to differentiate itself from competitors and improve the customer experience. By mid-2001, major petrol pumps in big cities had set up retail outlets stocking around 1,000 items including food, drinks, stationery. BPCL pioneered a "Bazaar" store concept in 1999 and the first McDonald's fast food outlet at a petrol pump in 2000 to drive non-fuel sales.
This report provides an equity research analysis of Ultramarine & Pigments Ltd., a specialty chemicals company based in India. The report discusses the company's background and operations in pigments, surfactants, and IT services. It highlights recent developments like plans to expand surfactant production and an increased focus on IT services. Financially, the company has seen rising revenues and profits in recent quarters. The report recommends the stock as a potential multibagger, setting a target price that is 80% higher than the current market price.
This document discusses the privatization of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), India's second largest oil company. It notes that BPCL is currently majority owned by the Indian government. The privatization is aimed at improving efficiency, accessing new technologies, and raising funds for the government. Potential buyers like Reliance Industries are interested because it would provide refining capacity and access to India's fuel marketing and retail networks. The privatization may reduce government intervention in fuel pricing as well.
1) Indian Oil Corporation is the largest refiner and marketer in India, with a 35% market share of domestic refining capacity and 46% market share of petroleum products.
2) As India's largest commercial enterprise, Indian Oil operates 10 strategically located refineries with a total capacity of 65.7 MMT and owns and operates the largest pipeline network in India of over 10,000 km.
3) The presentation outlines Indian Oil's strong track record of growth, well-defined strategy, and dominant leadership position as "The Energy of India".
Aurobindo Pharma Ltd is an Indian pharmaceutical company with a market capitalization of Rs. 54543.9 million. The equity research report from Saral Gyan Capital Services provides an overview of the company, recent developments, financial performance, investment rationale, and risks. Key points include Aurobindo generating over 70% of its revenues from international markets, guidance for 15-20% revenue growth in the US market, and plans to aggressively file 25 ANDAs per year to drive future growth. The report recommends Aurobindo Pharma as a buy with a 12-18 month target price of Rs. 275 per share.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
This document provides a summary of the August 2015 issue of BLOG, the internal newsletter of Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd. It discusses the company's focus on health, safety, environment and sustainable development (HSE & SD) as well as corporate social responsibility (CSR). There was recent leadership changes at the company with new Chairman and Managing Director Prabal Basu and new Director of Service Business K. Swaminathan assuming their roles. The issue profiles the new leaders and their visions. It also provides an overview of the company's progress on HSE & SD and CSR initiatives over time, from a more reactive approach to safety to a strategic focus on these issues today under new guidelines and certifications.
This document summarizes a study on consumer behavior towards Bharat Petroleum Ltd in India. It provides background on the oil and gas industry in India and the establishment of major public sector oil companies. The study aims to identify consumer consumption patterns, the importance given to various services at petrol stations, and factors influencing fuel consumption in Karur city. A convenience sample of 200 consumers was surveyed using questionnaires. The results found that most respondents use two-wheelers, fill petrol weekly for less than Rs.1,000, and consider air pressure checks as an important service.
Camlin Fine Chemicals Ltd is an Indian manufacturer and exporter of bulk drugs, fine chemicals, and food grade products. The company produces active pharmaceutical ingredients, food antioxidants, and sweeteners. It has two business divisions: Food Ingredients and Industrial Products. Camlin has a research and development facility focused on product and process improvements. The company has expanded its production capacity over the years through investments and acquisitions. Camlin's key products include the food antioxidants TBHQ and BHA, as well as the sweetener sucralose.
This document provides an equity research report on Acrysil (India) Ltd, which manufactures quartz and granite kitchen sinks. Some key points:
- Acrysil is a leading manufacturer of composite quartz sinks in India and exports to over 30 countries. Exports account for 80% of revenues.
- Recent developments include adding new institutional customers, entering new geographies, and launching new product lines in India to target the premium kitchen segment.
- Financial performance has been positive with rising revenues, though profits have recently declined due to higher raw material costs. Forecasts estimate continued revenue and profit growth.
- Risks include reliance on exports and susceptibility to global economic conditions, as well as inflation
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) announced the launch of a new retail visual identity for its outlets in Kerala, with the first redesigned outlet to be located in Thiruvananthapuram, as part of plans to modernize 150 outlets nationally by the end of April and between 600-700 outlets by the end of the next fiscal year. Key aspects of the new design include proper illumination using aluminum composite material with a long life, new uniforms for staff, and electronic readers for loyalty cards installed in the fuelling area.
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IndianOil) is India's largest national oil company, ranked 88th in the Fortune Global 500. It has business interests across the hydrocarbon value chain, including exploration and production, refining, transportation, and marketing of petroleum products, natural gas, and petrochemicals. IndianOil owns and operates 10 of India's 22 refineries and has the largest pipeline network in the country. It serves all of India with its vast network of fuel stations, LPG distribution, and other infrastructure to meet India's energy demands. IndianOil also engages in research and development and has international operations and subsidiaries.
Asian Granito India Ltd is a manufacturer of ceramic tiles based in India. The report provides an overview of the company's background, products, financial performance and recent developments. Key points include:
- The company has expanded its production capacity significantly over the past decade and now has 8 manufacturing plants.
- In FY14, revenues were Rs. 759 crore and net profit was Rs. 14.15 crore. In Q1 FY15, revenues were Rs. 176 crore and net profit was Rs. 3.35 crore.
- Recent developments include opening new showrooms, acquiring a new subsidiary, and using contract manufacturing to further expand production capacity.
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Balmer Lawrie is a diversified public sector company serving manufacturing and services. To participate in Digital India, the company is using IT to enhance transparency, encourage e-procurement, and make transactions cashless. Most recruitment is also done online. The company's logistics services allow real-time container tracking and its travel portal offers booking services. Balmer Lawrie plans to invest in digitization over the next few years to achieve growth objectives and reach more customers digitally.
This document provides an equity research report on Pokarna Ltd, an Indian company that exports granite and manufactures quartz surfaces. It discusses the company's background, recent developments, financial performance, peer comparisons, risks, and provides a recommendation to purchase the stock with a target price of Rs. 1975 within 12-24 months. The report also provides an overview of the favorable outlook for the granite, quartz, flooring and countertop industries globally and in key markets like North America, Europe and Asia.
Indian Oil Corporation is India's largest commercial enterprise and petroleum company, accounting for nearly half of India's petroleum products market. It was formed in 1964 through the merger of Indian Refineries Ltd and traces its origins back to 1959. Indian Oil operates 10 of India's 22 refineries with a combined refining capacity of 65.7 million metric tons per year. Its mission is to serve national interests in oil and related sectors through continuous supplies while pursuing innovation, caring for communities, and high ethics.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) is an Indian public sector oil and gas company headquartered in Mumbai. It is controlled by the Indian government and is ranked 225th in the Fortune Global 500. BPCL was established in 1976 through the acquisition of assets from Burmah Shell and British Petroleum by the Government of India. It engages in the refining and marketing of petroleum products with major refineries located in Mumbai and Kochi along with other plants across India. BPCL has over 14,000 employees and aims to increase its refining capacity while expanding into power generation and exploration and production.
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During FY14, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) witnessed 59% YoY rise in net profit to `70.9 bn on account of budgetary support of `371.8 bn in FY14 and a discount of `346.7 bn. The improvement in refining margins could create value for shareholders, going forward.
- Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is an Indian state-owned oil and gas company headquartered in Mumbai.
- The presentation discusses HPCL's business operations, products, and the importance of implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at retail fuel stations.
- SOPs standardize processes, increase productivity and sales, and improve customer experience. However, some HPCL retail stations surveyed needed improvements to facilities and SOP compliance.
Sri Adhikari Brothers Television Network Ltd is an Indian media and entertainment company with a market capitalization of Rs. 892.76 crore. Some recent developments at the company include the approval of the allotment of 51.25 lakh equity shares, reviewing the strategy of their music and comedy channel Mastiii which became the number one music channel in Mumbai and major Hindi markets within 3 weeks, and fixing the dates for their annual general meeting and book closure for dividend. The company's financial performance has also improved with net sales rising 42.48% in Q1 FY2011 and net profit turning positive. The research report provides earnings estimates for the next two quarters expecting continued robust growth.
BPCL’s Petrol Pump Retail Revolution CaseSarthak Gupta
This document summarizes Bharat Petroleum's transformation of its fuel stations into modern retail outlets selling a variety of goods, not just fuel. It launched its "In & Out Convenience Store" brand in the late 1990s/early 2000s to differentiate itself from competitors and improve the customer experience. By mid-2001, major petrol pumps in big cities had set up retail outlets stocking around 1,000 items including food, drinks, stationery. BPCL pioneered a "Bazaar" store concept in 1999 and the first McDonald's fast food outlet at a petrol pump in 2000 to drive non-fuel sales.
This report provides an equity research analysis of Ultramarine & Pigments Ltd., a specialty chemicals company based in India. The report discusses the company's background and operations in pigments, surfactants, and IT services. It highlights recent developments like plans to expand surfactant production and an increased focus on IT services. Financially, the company has seen rising revenues and profits in recent quarters. The report recommends the stock as a potential multibagger, setting a target price that is 80% higher than the current market price.
This document discusses the privatization of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), India's second largest oil company. It notes that BPCL is currently majority owned by the Indian government. The privatization is aimed at improving efficiency, accessing new technologies, and raising funds for the government. Potential buyers like Reliance Industries are interested because it would provide refining capacity and access to India's fuel marketing and retail networks. The privatization may reduce government intervention in fuel pricing as well.
1) Indian Oil Corporation is the largest refiner and marketer in India, with a 35% market share of domestic refining capacity and 46% market share of petroleum products.
2) As India's largest commercial enterprise, Indian Oil operates 10 strategically located refineries with a total capacity of 65.7 MMT and owns and operates the largest pipeline network in India of over 10,000 km.
3) The presentation outlines Indian Oil's strong track record of growth, well-defined strategy, and dominant leadership position as "The Energy of India".
Aurobindo Pharma Ltd is an Indian pharmaceutical company with a market capitalization of Rs. 54543.9 million. The equity research report from Saral Gyan Capital Services provides an overview of the company, recent developments, financial performance, investment rationale, and risks. Key points include Aurobindo generating over 70% of its revenues from international markets, guidance for 15-20% revenue growth in the US market, and plans to aggressively file 25 ANDAs per year to drive future growth. The report recommends Aurobindo Pharma as a buy with a 12-18 month target price of Rs. 275 per share.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
This document provides a summary of the August 2015 issue of BLOG, the internal newsletter of Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd. It discusses the company's focus on health, safety, environment and sustainable development (HSE & SD) as well as corporate social responsibility (CSR). There was recent leadership changes at the company with new Chairman and Managing Director Prabal Basu and new Director of Service Business K. Swaminathan assuming their roles. The issue profiles the new leaders and their visions. It also provides an overview of the company's progress on HSE & SD and CSR initiatives over time, from a more reactive approach to safety to a strategic focus on these issues today under new guidelines and certifications.
The document provides an overview of events and updates from Balmer Lawrie in January 2017. It discusses the company reaching 150 years in business on February 1st, and celebrations planned across units for February 5th. It also summarizes employee contests, training programs, facility visits by directors, and initiatives to promote cashless payments and energy efficiency through infrared testing.
The document summarizes town hall meetings held by Balmer Lawrie across various locations in April and May 2014. Directors and the C&MD interacted with all executives and officers during these meetings to share business updates. The meetings helped establish communication across the organization. The document also provides brief updates on various other company activities like plant visits, recognition events for employees, and personnel changes.
Balmer Lawrie is in the advanced stages of negotiation to select a strategic partner for its subsidiary Transafe Services. Moody's says it may upgrade India's credit rating within 1-2 years if reforms prove to be tangible. The government is confident of meeting its divestment target for the year as it has already received around Rs. 21,000 crore through share buybacks of state-run companies.
The document provides updates from Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd. over the month of June 2013. It can be summarized as follows:
1. The month of June saw several events including visits by government officials, signing of an MOU to set up a drum manufacturing plant in Bangladesh, and observance of World Environment Day across various units.
2. Promotions were announced for several employees effective July 1st.
3. Preparations were underway for the go-live of the new SAP ERP system in August, including user training sessions in June and July. The rollout was aimed to transform operations through leveraging appropriate technology solutions.
The document provides an update on events from Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd. for the month of June 2015. Key details include:
- Financial results for FY 2014-15 were approved in May with net income of Rs. 646 cr for Q4 and Rs. 2815 cr for the full year.
- A new air travel module was launched for the Defence Travel System.
- New packaging was launched for automotive lubricant products featuring new technologies.
- Various training programs and workshops were held for employees.
- World Environment Day and other initiatives like the 'Vacations Exotica' digital campaign were observed.
- Updates were provided on projects, transfers, and other organizational matters
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
The document provides a summary of events that took place at Balmer Lawrie in September 2014. It mentions that Hindi fortnight celebrations were held from 15th-26th September. The company joined the nationwide Swachh Bharat Abhiyan cleanliness campaign on 25th September. Various units across India conducted cleanliness drives and tree plantation programs as part of this initiative. The 97th Annual General Meeting of the company was also held on 25th September in Kolkata.
Central public sector undertakings in India are sitting on Rs. 2 lakh crore in cash reserves, equal to about a fifth of their total investment in fixed assets. While capital expenditures by these companies have grown at an annual rate of 13.7% over the past five years, their profits have declined in the past three years. The government is trying to encourage these companies to increase their capital spending to boost the economy. Separately, the Cabinet has approved an improved voluntary retirement scheme for employees of the Central Inland Water Transport Corporation to facilitate its privatization, the government's first strategic sale of a public sector unit.
The document provides a weekly media update with news clips from various media sources related to public sector enterprises (PSEs) and industries relevant to Balmer Lawrie. The update includes:
1) The government seeking nominations for anti-corruption officials in PSEs and a decision on fixed tenure for PSU chiefs being delayed until after state elections.
2) The finance ministry requiring all profitable oil companies to declare a minimum 30% dividend and the RBI increasing interest rates.
3) Reports on turnaround PSEs becoming profitable, a scam related to fake travel claims, and revisions to LTA norms for public sector banks.
Hypermedia combines hypertext and multimedia to allow rich interaction between users and content. It can be used by students as an instructive tool, such as creating PowerPoint presentations, or as a communication tool for multimedia presentations with various media types. When using hypermedia, students interact with environments created by others through online articles, presentations, games and websites. As authors, students will consider layout, included media, linking information, intended audience, and software use when developing their own hypermedia projects through research.
The document provides an editorial summarizing the FIFA World Cup fever that gripped many, discusses highest ever dispatch from an IP plant in Silvassa, and glimpses of World Environment Day programs across BL units. It also mentions promotions of several employees and new joinees to Balmer Lawrie.
The Board of Directors of a company approved quarterly and annual financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2016 during a meeting in Kolkata on May 26, 2016. The company reported record profits, with total income for the fourth quarter increasing 7.8% year-over-year to Rs 661.55 crores. Net profit for the quarter was Rs 66.60 crores. For the full fiscal year, gross income was Rs 2895 crores and net income was Rs 2711.59 crores. PBT increased 11.5% to Rs 234.54 crores for the year, while PAT rose 10.7% to Rs 163.20 crores. All business units were profitable and
The document provides summaries of recent news articles related to the Indian economy:
1) Eminent economist Lawrence Summers says India has the potential to grow at 9% for a decade if bold reforms are taken. However, growth of over 7.5% will require further reforms at national, state, and cultural levels.
2) The ADB kept India's growth forecast unchanged at 7.4% for FY16 and 7.8% for FY17 but warned of downside risks from slow private investment and rural demand.
3) Recent GDP data showed a pick-up in investment demand and manufacturing contribution to growth, but overall growth was on a high base from last year.
1) Balmer Lawrie, a public sector enterprise in India, acquired Vacation Exotica, a top five Indian tour operator, to strengthen its presence in the tourism sector.
2) The acquisition helped Balmer Lawrie expand its value proposition and offer end-to-end tour and travel services. Balmer Lawrie aims to double its tour and travel revenue to Rs. 1,100 crore in the next four years.
3) Balmer Lawrie operates in several business segments including logistics, industrial packaging, lubricants, and tours and travel. Its logistics and tours/travel segments are expected to be the main drivers of future growth.
- State-owned thermal power stations in Maharashtra generated a record 8,104 MW of power to meet rising demand.
- Ethanol blending in petrol in India has reached over 7.2%, the highest level yet, putting the country on track to meet the 10% blending target by 2022.
- Capstone Turbine received a follow-on order from ONGC India for microturbines to utilize flare gas at a remote facility, reducing costs and emissions.
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is an Indian oil and gas refining company headquartered in Mumbai. It was incorporated in 1974 through the merger of two companies. In 2018, ONGC acquired a 51.11% stake in HPCL, making it the majority owner. HPCL operates two major oil refineries in Mumbai and Visakhapatnam with a total refining capacity of over 15 million metric tonnes per year. It also owns the largest lubricant refinery in India.
The document provides an overview of Sical Logistics Ltd, an Indian logistics company. It discusses the company's history beginning in 1955, outlines its various business lines and services related to bulk logistics, container logistics, and offshore logistics. Key events in the company's history include diversifying operations and forming various joint ventures. The document also provides financial information on the company's products and services sales.
Century Plyboards is India’s leading wood-panel Company. It operates mainly in two segments: plywood and laminates. Plywood brings in ~76% of its revenues, laminates about 18%. Container Freight Stations (CFS) account for the remaining.
The company has six plywood manufacturing plants spread across the length and breadth of India and one in Myanmar. It is among the top-three laminate manufacturers with capacity of 4.8m sheets and it also has two container-freight stations at the Kolkata port.
Over the last 30 years the company has emerged as a dominant player in the decorative plywood industry with more than 25% share of the organised market worth 4,500 crores. Against the plyboard industry growth rate of 12% for the last 6 years, Century Plyboard has recorded 18% CAGR led by market share gains from the unorganised segment.
Century Ply has also established itself as one of the leading laminate brands in India (third-largest manufacturer in India after Greenply and Merino) and its laminate revenue recorded a 15% CAGR over FY09-14.
It’s important to note here that of the total plywood industry (15,000 crores +), the share of organized players is still 30%, though it has increased from 10% a decade back. As is being witnessed in other industries, the share of organized players is expected to inch up further from 30% and if GST is implemented then the gain in market share will be much faster. With strong entry barriers (Govt. licensing as a hedge against de-forestations and difficulty in sourcing raw material) the incumbent organized players like Century will be the key beneficiaries of the shift towards branded products.
In order to sustain the growth momentum, the company recently doubled its laminates capacity to 4.8m sheets and increased the plywood capacity to 210,000 CBM. It has also increased its dealer’s base from 1,106 in FY12 to 1,424 in FY14.
As per the management, they are experiencing good demand for their products and expect to sustain 25% + CAGR for the next few years and have in-fact set an ambitious target of 5000 crores revenue by 2020 (1,284 crores in FY 14).
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Literature or Organization Study of BPCLAbin Basil
BPCL is India's second largest oil company that operates two large refineries in Mumbai and Kochi. It was originally established in 1886 as the Burma Oil Company and was nationalized by the Government of India in 1977. The document discusses BPCL's history, products, customers, sustainability efforts, and future expansion plans such as increasing the refining capacity of its Kochi refinery through an Integrated Refinery Expansion Project.
J.K. Cement is one of the largest cement producers in India with over 7.5 MTPA of installed capacity across its plants in Rajasthan and Karnataka. It produces grey cement as well as white cement and wall putty, and competes with major players like Ambuja Cements, Shree Cement and ACC Ltd. The company aims to consolidate its leadership position in white cement and leverage opportunities for growth through expanding operations, improving efficiency, and entering new markets.
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- Hascol has a nationwide network of over 300 retail fuel outlets and integrated fuel storage facilities across Pakistan.
- It has a strategic licensing agreement with Fuchs Petroleum of Germany to blend and market Fuchs lubricants in Pakistan.
- The company supplies fuels and lubricants to major industrial customers across various sectors in Pakistan and aims to further expand its retail network and storage infrastructure.
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Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) is an Indian government-owned oil and gas company headquartered in Mumbai. It operates two large refineries in Kochi and Mumbai with a total refining capacity of over 28 million metric tons per year. BPCL also owns and operates a network of pipelines that transport crude oil and refined petroleum products across India. It has a significant retail and marketing presence through its network of over 6,500 fuel stations and over 1,000 LPG distributors nationwide. BPCL provides a variety of petroleum products including fuels, lubricants and other petrochemicals to both industrial and retail customers.
Balmer Lawrie is a 149-year old Indian public sector company that operates in logistics, packaging, and infrastructure services. It has diversified its business into new areas like temperature controlled warehouses and multi-modal logistics hubs. The CEO discusses the company's various business segments and growth strategies. Balmer Lawrie aims to grow significantly through investments in technology, expanding into new markets and services, and increasing capacity. Key areas of focus include logistics infrastructure and steel barrel manufacturing.
The document provides top business headlines and summaries of key stories. It discusses Vedanta Aluminium acquiring bauxite mines, Samara Capital investing in Monte Carlo Fashions, and DLF selling hotel assets. It also mentions Komli Media raising funds, Zicom acquiring a stake in a Qatar company, and Jyothy Labs merging with Henkel. The weekly economic review discusses a warning by S&P about India's credit rating and slow GDP growth, as well as inflation and industrial production figures.
The document provides an overview of recent business news headlines and stories:
- Stocks and commodities declined due to weak economic data from Germany and China while several banks were downgraded.
- The Competition Commission of India fined 11 cement companies over $1 billion for alleged price collusion.
- Coal India will propose lowering supply commitments and increasing penalties for power companies.
- Pipavav Defence will be watched as it is set to receive a 10% stake investment from DCNS worth $800 million.
- LanMark retail is gaining popularity in South India with more stores than Croma and Reliance Digital.
Orient Paper & Industries Ltd (OPIL) is proposing a 1:1 demerger of its cement business unit into a new entity called Orient Cement Ltd. This presents an arbitrage opportunity as the current market cap of OPIL does not reflect the sum of its business units' valuations. A demerger could unlock shareholder value by allowing the separate entities to be appropriately valued. Katalyst Wealth recommends accumulating OPIL shares before the expected High Court approval of the demerger in January-February 2012. Profits could be booked if the share price rises 20-30% or shares could be sold upon demerger and the entitlement to Orient Cement shares retained.
Southern Chemicals Ltd. is proposing a project to manufacture Di-basic Calcium Phosphate with a capacity of 4,000 MT per year for feed grade and 4,000 MT for pharmaceutical (IP) grade. The key details provided in the document include raw material requirements and availability, market potential for both grades, financial projections for the project over 5 years, and questions to be answered regarding project profitability, cash flows, appraisal metrics, and uncertainties.
- A government committee recommended forming a company to revive sick central public sector enterprises (CPSEs) that can be revived. The committee analyzed sick CPSEs and suggested this approach.
- The government plans to sell stakes in Coal India and ONGC in two tranches to get fair value, as current prices are undervalued. Dates for the stake sales will be decided based on market conditions.
- Various steps have been taken by the government to increase coastal cargo movement within India, including moderating technical and manning requirements for river-sea vessels, and prioritizing coastal vessels at major ports.
Moldtek Packaging limited is the leader in manufacturing injection moulded rigid plastic packaging containers Established in 1986, one of the leading players in rigid plastic packaging in India. Publicly listed in 1993. 10 Manufacturing Units, 2 stock points PAN India. Current installed Injection molding capacity of over 45,000 TPA. Mold-tek has been the innovator and torch bearer in introducing many world class packaging products in India for lubes, Paints, Food and FMCG products. Mold-tek is the first Company in India to introduce “In-Mold labeling {IML}” concept for decorating plastic containers using ROBOTS. IML enables photographic quality decoration with complete hygienic and hands free production of containers suitable for food and FMCG products. Mold-Tek is the only packaging Company in the world to design and manufacture in house ROBOTS for the IML decoration apart from manufacturing IMl Labels in-house
Business Model:
Mold-Tek designed and developed the containers for Mondelez’s Lickables product becoming its exclusive supplier in India. There are multiple products under development such as QR code enabled IML containers plastic containers for fertilizers & pesticide industry, tamper proof plastic containers for home delivery companies like Swiggy/Zomato etc.
Mold-Tek is only company in India that has in-house tool room, moulds, robotic operations, and labels. Further, in-house mould making capabilities also help with faster product development and market introductions
Paint Contributes 53.8% of the revenue,Food and FMCG 24.1% and Lubes 22.1% if we see product wise breakup In-Mold-Labelling 66% and Non IML 34%
Strengths:
Mold-Tek has a state of the art “IN HOUSE TOOL ROOM” with sophisticated Swiss and German machinery to design & produce complex molds. We have the supreme distinction of developing IML decorated packaging for the first time in India.
Location advantage with a well-established distribution network and diversified customer base
Product-Centric packaging and Customizability
Strong manufacturing presence and vast infrastructure with a Huge processing capacity, 10 manufacturing plants and 2 stock points spread across India in order to ensure timely delivery
Wide sales and distribution spread and reduced transportation costs, we offer excellent quality at competitive prices.
Reduction of mold costs, reduced wastage and optimal usage of raw material translate into supply at competitive prices without compromising quality.
Integrated services from inception to product delivery involving
Long term Client relationship in diverse industuries such as paint,Lube,FMCG etc such as Asian Paints, Castrol, Shell, Mondelez, Hindustan Unilever etc
Recent Update
Lack of printing capacity-Impacted:
Delay in IML printing machine supply restricted Company’s ability to meet the demand for it’s FMCG products in this Q2. Apart from this, continues electronic breakdown of Flexo machines made Company to purchase HTL/IML labels from third parties.
- RCF is a major fertilizer producer in India with two operating units in Mumbai and Raigad district of Maharashtra.
- It is pursuing several expansion projects to increase fertilizer production capacity, including a project to add 12.7 LMT urea capacity at Thal and setting up a 1.27 MMT urea plant in Ghana.
- It aims to have a turnover of Rs. 15,000 crore by the end of India's 12th five-year plan through capacity expansion, revamps, trading activities and new projects.
The document summarizes recent events at Balmer Lawrie, an Indian company that provides logistics and industrial packaging services. It discusses the inauguration of a new cold chain unit in Bhubaneswar by an Indian minister. It also mentions the company's financial results for the previous fiscal year, with income and profits growing. A new director was appointed to oversee manufacturing businesses. Additionally, it covers the unveiling of an expanded warehouse facility in Kolkata and Balmer Lawrie's participation in various exhibitions and industry events to promote its services and brand.
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The Buddhist monk gathered his young students and told them to steal purses from wealthy people in the nearby city to raise money for their temple. All the students were uncomfortable with this except one boy. The boy realized there was no place he could steal without seeing himself, so he told the other students not to go. The monk was pleased with this boy, as he had wanted to teach the students a lesson about integrity.
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The document provides information on various topics happening in India and at Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd. in February 2024. It discusses the upcoming Indian general elections, International Women's Day theme of inclusion, National Safety Day celebrations, regional new year festivals, and Balmer Lawrie business updates including new appointments, awards received, and events/conferences hosted. The newsletter aims to keep employees informed of company and national news and events on a monthly basis.
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The document provides an overview of the various awards and accolades received by Balmer Lawrie SBUs and functions in the past year for their work and achievements. It recognizes the contributions of different divisions in implementing official language policies, delivering excellent customer service, health and safety practices, and developing innovative logistics solutions. The summary also highlights key business partnerships, expansion of operations, and employee engagement initiatives undertaken during the period.
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This document provides a weekly media update comprising news related to the Indian economy from various sources. Key highlights include:
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- The document provides news clips from various media sources related to Balmer Lawrie and other public sector enterprises (PSEs) in India.
- It mentions that India's economic growth is projected to exceed 8% in fiscal year 2025 according to industry group FICCI. Several reports also raised India's growth projections for the current fiscal year to between 6.7-7%.
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This document provides a weekly media update from various Indian news sources. It summarizes key news related to the Indian economy from the past week, including:
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The update covers news from several economic indicators such as GDP growth, inflation rates, industrial production, and assessments from
India's GDP is projected to surpass the US to become the world's largest economy by 2052, reaching $45 trillion according to a CLSA report. By 2027, India will surpass Japan to become the third largest economy. However, CLSA expects a slowdown in India's growth until September 2024 followed by a recovery in 2025. S&P Global Ratings also projects India's GDP growth to rise to 7% by 2026, higher than China's projected 4.6% growth. The OECD forecasts India's growth slowing to 6.1% in FY2025 from an estimated 6.3% in FY2024.
The document discusses the defeat of the Indian cricket team in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 final against Australia. It notes that while this was disappointing for Indian fans, important life lessons can be learned from setbacks like embracing challenges positively, valuing teamwork, and improving through reflection and learning. It also provides updates about Balmer Lawrie's financial performance, observance of Vigilance Awareness Week, and personnel changes and new recruits.
This weekly media update from Balmer Lawrie provides summaries of recent news articles related to the Indian economy, GOI policies and PSEs, and Balmer Lawrie's business sectors. Key articles discuss S&P raising India's FY24 growth forecast to 6.4% due to robust domestic demand, estimates that Q2 GDP growth will be 6.7-7% driven by services and government spending, and forecasts that FY24 will see strong economic growth and macroeconomic stability according to the Finance Ministry.
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Extensive Coverage of Balmer Lawrie in Business India, January Edition
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Business India u the maga zine of the cor por ate wor ldCorporate Reports
A
year back, the Kolkata-based
public sector Balmer Lawrie and
Co Limited unveiled plans for
a 50-acre logistics hub at Dankuni at
the eastern junction of the Golden
Quadrilateral National Highway at
the outskirts of Kolkata city. Now, “all
our efforts with the Bengal state gov-
ernment for the land clearances hav-
ing failed, we have abandoned the
project,” says chairman and manag-
ing director Viren Sinha. In contrast,
Andhra Pradesh has breathed fresh
life into the `170 crore Balmer Lawrie
investments in a multi-modal logis-
tics hub in partnership with Visakha-
patnam Port Trust. The hub comprises
road/port/rail-connected container
freight station (cfs), warehouses, cold
chain facilities, as well as a truck park
spread over 50 acres. It will
be open by beginning 2015.
“We expect Union shipping
ministry’s approval shortly,”
says, Sinha.
Visakhapatnam port traffic is
growing 25 per cent year on year, says
Niraj Gupta, director, service busi-
ness. “Kolkata Port Trust has given
us some land for modern warehous-
ing to integrate our operations, but
the scale is not as good as we would
have liked it to be. Kolkata and Hal-
dia port traffic has become less reli-
able over the years, because of silting
in the river and freight growth rates
are not the best in the country,”
Gupta adds.
Balmer Lawrie already has cfs
facilities in Mumbai, Chennai and
Kolkata, handling 180,000
teu (20 ft equivalent unit).
Half of this is in Navi Mum-
bai port, with Chennai and
Kolkata sharing the rest. These
three facilities are under expan-
sion, through an investment of `40
crore. While the facility at Mum-
bai has expanded to 26 acres (from
20 acres), Chennai has gone up to 17
acres (from 10 acres) and Kolkata to
16.5 acres (from 10 acres). The work
is going on in improving all ware-
housing facilities.
Balmer Lawrie also has an inland
logistics unit in Coimbatore and the
growth in the coming years of Chen-
nai is expected to be greater than
Kolkata, the company’s traditional
home base. Balmer Lawrie already
Aiming growth
Balmer Lawrie aims at a
larger slice of the logistics
pie, while planning to spin
off barrel manufacturing
Photos:SajalBose
Sinha at the
barrel unit.
May spin off
the barrel
business
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has other major business units in
Chennai and this could be impor-
tant for the company’s future.
It also has an ailing subsidiary
Transafe (the plants of which are in
Coimbatore and Kharagpur) with
Balmer Lawrie Van Leer, which man-
ufactures and handles non-standard
containers used on Indian roads. The
company plans to gradually shift to
railway containers, because the coun-
try lacks container handling facili-
ties for truck traffic. Balmer Lawrie’s
clutch of logistics-related businesses
contributes `460 crore to the com-
pany annual turnover.
Balmer Lawrie is also the largest
organised steel barrel manufacturer
in India. It has a strong Chennai-
based jv with Van Leer of Holland
for the manufacture of plastic bar-
rels and steel drum closures. There is
a proposal to spin off the barrel busi-
ness in the next two years, which
the board has been pursuing with
the ministry for some time. This
will unlock the enterprise value of
the business and enable the division
to tap the various opportunities in
industrial packaging – both in steel
and plastic.
The usage of plastic drum is grow-
ing in the country and can offer
integrated packaging solution to
customers. The company is in talks
with the ministry, which may lead to
the inclusion of Van Leer, the world
leader in steel drums, in the projects.
The ministry is likely to form a com-
mittee soon to look into the issue,
but the management is tight lipped
about it at the moment.
Capacity increase
Balmer Lawrie produces up to 4 mil-
lion barrels a year, worth `488 crore,
in its six plants at Mumbai, Chen-
nai, Kolkata, Asoti, Silvassa and Chit-
tor. Their capacities range from 165
litres to 210 litres and they are used
in lubricants, chemicals, paints, bitu-
men and food industries. “We make
the drum thin, flexible or rigid,
depending on the need, and because
of our superior technology, we have
45 per cent of the national market
share,” says Anand Dayal, director,
manufacturing.
The new Navi Mumbai barrel
plant, being set up with an invest-
ment of `100 crore, will increase
capacity by another 30 per cent by
2014. The modern plant will run with
just 20 workers, as against 150 in older
plants. “Western region accounts for
65 per cent of barrels in India,” says
Sinha. “And the company is the major
supplier for the lubricants indus-
try. The multi-locational benefit and
well-accepted quality standards make
Balmer Lawrie a preferred supplier,”
says Satish Gupta, managing direc-
tor, Agarwal Packaging, a Pune-based
barrel manufacturer. The business
demands plants in many locations,
because barrels are voluminous and
cost more to transport.
In April this year, the government
Anand Dayal: thrust on the retail sector
Financials
(` crore)
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
Income
PBT PAT
1,776
1,751
2,148
2,450
1,571
130
152
153
181
190
101
117
121
138
87
Revenue break-up
2012 (` crore)2012 (` crore)
Others*
66
Chemicals
54
Tours & Travels
928
Logistics
460
Greases &
Lubricants
454
Industrial
packaging
488
*Others includes `2 crore from tea business
Shareholding pattern
Government
62%
Public
24%
Bank & FIs
14%
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has issued a notification stating that
all barrel procurement by govern-
ment institutions, including psus,
has to be from msmes, in an effort
to boost the sector, which automati-
cally disqualifies Balmer Lawrie from
putting up any more tenders to gov-
ernment-owned oil companies. “We
have successfully broken away from
our dependency on the government
contract line in barrel business,” says
Sinha, reacting to the notification.
“Today, only 20 per cent of our rev-
enue in barrel division comes from
government contracts, as against 80
per cent five years back. So, this move
will not have a major impact on our
revenues. Also, we will strengthen
our marketing efforts to gain more
share in private sector.” Dayal con-
curs. “Quality is a major param-
eter for the oil companies. How
can a small manufacturer control
quality,whichneedsbiginvestment?”
he asks.
Balmer Lawrie’s Balmerol brand of
grease and lubricants has 3 per cent
of national market share and con-
tributes `455 crore to the revenue.
It has four blending plants in Kolk-
ata, Chennai, Mumbai and Silvassa,
which produce 45,000 tonnes of it per
annum. Balmerol is strong in steel,
mining, railways, defence and auto-
mobiles industries, which account
for 70 per cent of its market. There
are moves to ramp up retail and con-
tract supply sectors – especially, the
automotive retail sector which com-
prises 65 per cent of all lubricant use
in the country. Balmerol competes
with market leader Castrol (with 24
per cent), as well as Veedol, Pennzoil
and Shell, besides large oil companies
like Indian Oil, bp and hp.
The company also has changed
the packaging colour and logo of
the brand. There is a wide variation
in grease and the product is decep-
tively simple looking. “Formulating
is a key skill and we have a long-
standing state of the art application
research lab,” says Dayal. Another
20,000 tpa capacity is being added to
the Silvassa plant at an investment
of `35 crore and is expected to start
production any day now. Its 60-year-
old 20,000 tpa Kolkata plant on
Hide Road in the port area, is likely
to be curtailed and moved out to a
fresh location, because of environ-
mental laws and the need for space
to expand. Similarly, the 6,000 tpa
Mumbai plant in the Sewri area will
also be shut down, due to environ-
mental concerns and the production
shifted to nearby Silvassa. The com-
pany plans to sell the land in Sewri.
Balmer Lawrie is a Category i
mini-ratna, with an ‘excellent’ MoU
performance – a rating given by the
government to encourage better per-
formance at public sector units and
give them relative freedom from the
government. It gives the psu some
liberty to make independent invest-
ment decisions – of up to `500 crore,
or equal to company’s net worth,
whichever is less. The MoU is an
agreement made by the company
management with the government
on the annual performance expected
from the company.
Share of burdens
“Most of Balmer Lawrie’s business
units are operating in the matured
market segment, with relatively
lower margins. Despite a consistently
Gupta at a cfs. Logistics is the principal driver of the company’s profit
Balmer Lawrie, a partner-
ship firm, was established
in 1867 by two Scotsmen –
Stephen George Balmer and
Alexander Lawrie – for tea
trading, tea blending, ship-
ping and forwarding. The
four-storied office building,
which is also the present
hq, was built in 1909. And,
in 1924, the partnership was
converted into a private lim-
ited company, only to become
a public limited company
in 1936. Next year (1937),
Balmer Lawrie entered into
the manufacturing arena,
when it set up its first grease
plant at Kolkata.
In 1968, Duncan Broth-
ers acquired the company.
But, in 1969, when managing
agency system was abolished
in the country, Balmer lawrie
lost the managing rights of
over 40 tea gardens. In 1972,
the management divested
their stake in favour of Indo-
Burma Petroleum Com-
pany Ltd (ibp). The company
became a subsidiary of ibp,
when the oil companies were
nationalised in the same year.
And, when ibp merged with
Indian Oil in 2002, the share
of Balmer Lawrie held by ibp
was transferred to Balmer
Lawrie Investments Limited, a
shell company.
Continuing with a diverse
clutch of businesses, and
operating out of its heritage
Genesis and after
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strong liquidity position and highly
conservative capital structure (nil
debt equity ratio as on 30 Septem-
ber 2012), Balmer Lawrie has not
ventured into any major expansion
or acquisition during the last few
years. The company’s prospect lies in
its ability to identify lucrative busi-
ness segments and diversify through
the organic or inorganic route,” says
Sourav Chatterji, assistant general
manager, care (Credit Analysis &
Research), which has rated Balmer
Lawrie at aa+.
Balmer Lawrie has its share of bur-
dens too. Its oldest tea business has
been running up losses for some time
now and is likely to be phased out in
the next one year. “Balmer Lawrie was
a prominent managing agency in the
country and had major controling
stake on tea estates in Assam . The
company was one of the key mem-
bers of India Tea Association (ita) till
1970’s. As stated in record, the last
ita chairman from Balmer Lawrie
Company was in 1964.” recalls ita
secretary general Monojit Dasgupta.
Gradually since 1980 Balmer Law-
rie tea business started fading as the
focus of the company shifted to other
diverse business activities. At pres-
ent they are non significant in tea,
Dasgupta adds. The tea division has
a small blending plant and its two
brands of packaged tea – Tarang and
Balmer Lawrie, The Tea – do not have
any significant market presence. The
company’s strong travel agency busi-
ness also faces some overwhelm-
ing challenges in a changing online
world. Balmer Lawrie is India’s old-
est iata-accredited travel agency,
with a tally of `928 crore in billing.
However, with internet travel book-
ing and shrinking agency margins,
its profit before tax is just `11 crore.
Also, the unit has been plagued by a
large outstanding of over `80 crore -
mainly from public sector firms and
the government, which forms 95 per
cent of its business.
Balmer Lawrie will need to exam-
ine its options in this business unit
and either re-work the business
model or shift it out. However, the
management believes that the advent
of fdi into the aviation sector is also
likely to see the entry of low-cost car-
riers operating in the country, which
will make air ticket prices cheaper
and competitive. This will increase
traffic flow and business volume.
Cheaper air travel is also expected lift
the restriction on air travel move-
ments by government employees,
which were introduced as part of
austerity measures.
Balmer Lawrie has been at the
receiving end of some government
Sahoo: strategising to trim labour cost
Balmer Lawrie’s Joint venture
Company Stake Operations
Balmer Lawrie 40% Plastic drum
Van Leer containers & steel
drum clousers
Transafe 50% Container leasing,
Services warehousing &
manufacturer of
special purpose
containers
AVI-OIL India 25% Aviation lubricants
Balmer Lawrie 49% Packaging media.
(UAE) LLC Steel & plastic
containers, cans tin etc.
PT-BL Indonesia 50% Grease & lubricant
office building in downtown
bbd Bagh in Kolkata, Balmer
Lawrie kept its bottomline in
the black through the last 144
years. “The company, which
has seen fewer upheavals,
despite being a sundry hold-
ing of the Union ministry for
oil & gas, has kept its bal-
ance sheet in good health,”
says finance director Prabal
Basu. The government holds
62 per cent of Balmer Lawrie,
while 24 per cent is held by
the public and the rest, with
bank and fis.
The company’s annual
sales have touched `2,450
crore, with a net profit of `138
crore. The stock price has
moved from `453 in Decem-
ber 2011 to touch a 52-week
high of `709 in Novem-
ber 2012, on a `10 share.
Currently, the share price is
hovering at `650, keeping
up with the bse Sensex. The
company’s turnover for the
September quarter went up
by 20 per cent to `635 crore,
as against `531 crore during
the corresponding previous
quarter. “The new capac-
ity addition and the market-
ing initiatives will improve
company’s growth,” says
Basu. “We expect to achieve
a turnover of `3,500 crore
by 2015”.
The company’s manage-
ment has been fairly stable,
with only two chairmen in
last five years. S.K. Mukherjee,
who retired one year back, is
believed to have been con-
servative, with the company
hardly going for any expan-
sion during his tenure. u
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experiments too. Its Chennai-based
leather chemicals division has Cen-
tral Leather Research Institute as its
technical partner. The management
claims it has developed a pioneer-
ing chemical - to replace natural fats
used in leather tanning with syn-
thetic fat liquor, which is cheaper
and more durable.
The division also has a construc-
tion industry chemical plant in Kolk-
ata. Although the company reported
`54 crore in sales in this segment,
it lost almost `2 crore because of a
stiff increase in imported raw mate-
rial price. Another of its failed
ventures is the lpg bottle manufac-
turing plant in Kolkata and Mathura,
which have been shut down, after
the government licences and quota
restrictions on these products were
removed. Since this business is con-
trolled by small-scale sectors which
produce at low cost and under-quote
price to grab orders, the company
could register almost no margins in
recent years. Also, the high cost of
maintaining zero failure rate had
made the business tough to be in for
Balmer Lawrie.
“We somehow have retained the
legacy of managing agency culture,
minus its hierarchical structure,”
says Sinha. “The strength of the com-
pany is its experienced team of peo-
ple and their innovation to perform
in a competitive world.”
Balmer Lawrie has managed its
joint ventures well. Van Leer has
been its partner for two decades
now. The company also has part-
nerships with avi Oil (an ioc ven-
ture) and Nyco of France for aviation
industry lubricants, pt-bl Indonesia
for grease and lubricants, and bl-uae
(with Sheikh Hasher Maktoum of
Dubai) for drums and steel cans. Five
jvs including two oversea ventures
adds an additional `390 crore on the
company’s gross revenue.
Business diversity
Balmer Lawrie was nationalised in the
early 1970s (see box). It was probably
taken over more because of political
pressures than for business reasons. It
was attached to oil minor ibp and left
largely to fend for itself. ibp itself has
now been amalgamated with Indian
Oil and a proposal to sell of Balmer
Lawrie has been long-standing. The
nda government proposed to do so
as part of its privatisation process
in 2003, before some political argu-
ment stopped it. The upa i manifesto
stopped its sale in 2004, under pres-
sure from the Trinamool Congress.
“In 2003, some private sector bid-
ders were looking us up, but the offi-
cers’ association felt this would lead
to asset stripping and took it up with
the ministry. And the move to sell
collapsed,” says Anand.
Balmer Lawrie has been blessed
with the luck of being able to exit
businesses – a rarity for a public sec-
tor company. It has, at various times
since the liberalisation of the Indian
economy, closed down its lpg cyl-
inder plants (Mathura and Kolkata),
grease chemicals manufacturing
(Taloja) and a marine freight con-
tainer manufacturing (Kochi). “Man-
power has been trimmed from 3,400
in 1993-94 to 1,400 today, by offer-
ing vrs, merger of functions and
outsourcing service areas,” says P.P.
Sahoo, director, hrd.
Sahoo started hiring more con-
tractual labour since early 2000
and has not recruited against retire-
ment. In the drum plants in Sil-
vassa and Asoti (Faridabad), the line
is entirely run by contract workers.
Balmer Lawrie’s executive strength
is now 475 – half of what it was in
1994. Due to all this, employee costs
have been brought down to just 5 per
cent of the turnover. Balmer Lawrie
has recently started a new initiative
called bl force (Balmer Lawrie for
Creative Entrepreneurship), where
25 executives under 40 years of age
have been tasked to formulate Balmer
Lawrie vision 2030, says Sahoo.
“It is a public sector company
whose business areas are largely in
the private sector,” says V.L.V.S.S.
Subba Rao, advisor, ifd, ministry for
petroleum and natural gas, who is
also a member of the company’s gov-
erning board. “However, it is able to
compete and maintains its market
share. Because of its business diver-
sity, the company sailed through the
recession. And, in the next five years,
it expects to grow bigger in logistic
operation, including cold chains. To
achieve that, it needs to have a sig-
nificant presence around the major
ports of the country,” Rao adds.
The way Balmer Lawrie is going,
does it make business sense for it
to continue with its headquarters
in Kolkata, since a significant por-
tion of its assets are based in western
and southern India? These units also
bring in a major part of the compa-
ny’s revenues. And, there are enough
local entrepreneurs who would hap-
pily lap up the heritage and real
estate of the company.
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Basu: balance sheet in good health