Dear Member,
The Directors of the company are pleased to present the 45th Annual
Report, together with the audited accounts and performance for the year
ended 31 March 2011:
Financial Results
(Rs. in crore)
Consolidated Standalone
Year Year Year Year
ended ended ended ended
31 March 31 March 31 March 31 March
2011 2010 2011 2010
Gross Sales 997.99 661.48 905.06 606.03
PBIDT 108.22 79.80 100.26 71.33
Finance Cost 21.48 26.171 20.35 25.62
PBDT/Cash Profit 86.74 53.631 79.91 45.70
Depreciation & Others 32.23 29.02 24.66 24.24
PBT 54.51 24.61 55.25 21.46
Provision for Current Tax 4.31 0.10 0.01 0.01
Provision for Deferred 12.70 5.40 12.59 5.57
Tax
PAT 37.50 19.11 42.65 15.88
Previous Year Adjustment 0.30 8.07 0.17 8.11
Balance Brought Forward (44.05) (52.73) (48.78) (56.56)
Profit Available for 24.95 8.68 29.68 7.77
Appropriation_
Balance Carried to (19.10) (44.05) (19.10) (48.78)
Balance Sheet
Performance
The company recorded its highest turnover during the FY 2010-11 and
maintained its leadership position in the leaf spring industry.
Consolidated sale during the year under review was Rs.998 crore as
against Rs.661 crore during the FY. 2009- 10. Consolidated net profit for
the FY 2010-11 is Rs.37 crore as compared to Rs.19 crore during the FY
2009-10.
During the year the company made preferential issue of 2631578 equity
shares to Clearwater Capital Partners Singapore Fund III Pvt Ltd and
the promoters. The entire preferential issue proceed of Rs.25 crore was
utilized to prepay high cost term loans. This along with ploughing back
of profits has reduced the total debt of the company from Rs.119 crore as
on 31 March 2010, to Rs.66 crore as on 31 March 2011. The company brought
down its finance cost to 2% of sales against 4% of sales during FY
2009-10. During the year under review, debt reduction improved
debt/equity ratio from 1.45 to 0.50 and also brought down the breakeven
point. The company is committed to improve the shareholders wealth by
improving its margins and return on capital employed from current level
of 44% and emerge financially strong to enable it to withstand any
future shock of recessionary or slowdown trend in the economy.
Increase in prices of raw material, power and oil and other commodities
had put pressure on the margins. However, the company improved
efficiency in its operation with value addition and higher sales,
reduced finance cost. Consolidated PBT increased from Rs.25 crore to Rs.55
crore and consolidated PAT increased from Rs.19 crore to Rs.37 crore.
Inflationary trends continue to cause worries which have led to
hardening of interest rates and are bound to leave its impact on the
overall growth of the economy. The GDP growth forecast of 8-9% during
2011- 12 onwards may not be sustainable if inflation is not controlled.
Hike in oil prices will also have its impact in the overall growth.
The company is improving efficiency in its operation to contain cost
and has gone for energy efficient equipment as part of its expansion
and technology upgradation.
The company shared its earnings with the shareholders and paid an
interim dividend of Rs.1 per equity share during the FY 2010-11 and also
proposing to pay final dividend of Rs.1 per equity share.
During the year under review, the company''s wholly owned subsidiary
i.e. Jai Suspension Systems Limited was converted into a Limited
Liability Partnership Firm. The company is the majority partner in the
partnership firm having 99.9975% share.
Product
The company is India''s largest and among the world''s top 3 leaf and
parabolic springs manufacturer for commercial vehicles (CVs). The
current product range of the company comprises leaf and parabolic
springs. The leaf spring has major share in the product mix of the
company. However, as planned share of parabolic springs in the product
mix increased from 8% to 10% during the FY 2009-10.
Going up the value chain, the company acquired land in Chennai to set
up a plant to manufacture Air Suspension and Lift Axle. Air Suspension
and Lift Axle will be made in technical collaboration with Ridewell
Corporation, a leading suspension manufacturer in USA. Prototypes of
Air Suspension and Lift Axle developed are undergoing rigorous trial.
After the completion of the company''s expansion plans the company will
add, Air Suspension and Lift Axles in its product mix besides the
existing range of leaf springs, light and heavy parabolic springs. The
company is focused in its plans of product and market diversification
and to emerge as a strong player in the CV segment.
Market
OEM India continued to be the major customers of the company and
constitute 90% of the turnover.
After Market segment constitute 9% of the turnover. The company
considers the growing domestic and export After Market and OEM exports
an important tool of its de-risking strategy and increase its footprint
in this segment.
Locations
The manufacturing facilities of the company are located at Yamuna Nagar
(Haryana), Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Malanpur (Madhya Pradesh) and
Jamshedpur (Jharkhand). Further, Jai Suspension Systems LLP, has its
Plant at Pant Nagar (Uttarakhand). Considering the robust demand
building up from the existing players as well as the new entrants, the
company has undertaken expansion at its Yamuna Nagar and Malanpur
plants. The company has acquired additional land for expansion of its
existing plant at Malanpur. The Jamshedpur plant commenced commercial
production from October 2010. Lucknow Plant has also been set up
during the year.
The company has completed the land acquisition for its seventh plant at
Hosur (Tamil Nadu).
Domestic After Market operations are being spearheaded by the company''s
subsidiary - Jai Suspension Systems LLP. The company has pan India
after market network of 18 depots and 1100 dealers. After completion of
the expansion plans, the company will have presence at Yamuna Nagar,
two plants at Chennai, Malanpur, Jamshedpur, Lucknow, Hosur and Pant
Nagar (Subsidiary).
Patent Application
The company has filed final Patent application for patent in India in
respect of its Air Suspension. The company is the owner of copyright of
more than 45 designs of Leaf and Parabolic Springs.
Listing of Shares at NSE
From 10 December 2010, equity shares of the company are listed at NSE.
The scrip code of the shares at NSE is JAMNAAUTO and BSE is 520071
Dividend
During the FY 2010-11 the company has paid an interim dividend of Rs.1
per equity share.
Directors are pleased to propose a final dividend of Rs.1 on the equity
shares of Rs.10 each out of the profits for the financial
year ending 31 March 2011 in addition to the interim dividend.
Human Resource
Success of any organisation depends entirely upon the quality of its
employees. The company takes pride in its employees'' dedication and
commitment which is evident from its performance of 2010-11. As the
company grows in size and locations, it is extremely important to
manage the aspirations of a growing number of professionals. The
company is committed to bring in the best H R practices to ensure
employee retention. An in-house training department has been set up
for raising the skill sets of workers and employees. As we have
committed to increase shareholders'' wealth, similarly we want to create
wealth for our employees as well through the Employees Stock Option
Scheme (ESOPs). The company issued ESOPs constituting 3.92% of its
equity capital to the employees during the year. The particulars of
options issued, as required by SEBI (Employee Stock Option Scheme and
Employee Stock Purchase Scheme) Guidelines, 1999, are appended as
''Annexure B'' and form part of this Report.
Internal Control Systems
M/s K. Khanna & Co., Chartered Accountants are the internal auditors of
the company. The internal auditors independently evaluate the adequacy
of internal controls and concurrently audit majority of the
transactions in value terms. The report of the internal auditors is
placed before the Audit Committee.
SAP Implementation
During the year 2010-11, SAP has been implemented in the company''s
Corporate Office and Chennai Plant. SAP has been successfully running
in Malanpur Plant since 2008.
Fixed Deposit
During the period under review, the company has not accepted any public
deposits.
Energy, Technology Absorption & Foreign Exchange
The particulars as prescribed under Section 217(1)(e) of the Companies
Act, 1956, read with the Companies (Disclosures of Particulars in the
Report of the Board of Directors) Rules, 1988, are set out in ''Annexure
A'' and form an integral part of this Report.
Particulars of Employees
Mr. R. S. Jauhar, Mr. P. S. Jauhar and Mr. S. P. S. Kohli fall under
the purview of Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956. However, as
per the provisions of Section 219(b)(iv) of the Companies Act, 1956,
the Report and the Accounts are being sent to all the members of the
company, excluding the information required under Section 217(2A) of
the Companies Act, 1956, read with the Companies (Particulars of
Employees) Rules, 1975, as amended. Any member interested in obtaining
such information may write to the Company Secretary at the Registered
Office. The said information is also available for inspection at the
Corporate Office during working hours up to the date of Annual General
Meeting.
Directors
During the year Mr. R. S. Jauhar was re-appointed as CEO & Executive
Director of the company for a period of 3 years w.e.f. 1 January 2011.
In accordance with the applicable provisions, Mr. B. S. Jauhar, Mr.
Shashi Bansal and Seth Ashok Kumar retire by rotation at the ensuing
Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offer themselves for
re-appointment. A brief of their profiles is also provided in the
notice convening the Annual General Meeting.
Auditors
The report of the Statutory Auditors, read with the notes on accounts
being self-explanatory, needs no further clarification.
The present Statutory Auditors i.e., M/s Goel Garg & Co., Chartered
Accountants, M/s A. K. Kalia & Associates, Chartered Accountants and
M/s A. S. G. & Associates, Chartered Accountants have expressed their
inability to continue as Statutory Auditors of the company. In view of
the above, directors recommend M/s B. S. R. & Co; Chartered Accountants
may be appointed as Statutory Auditors of the company at the
forthcoming Annual General Meeting. M/s B. S. R. & Co; Chartered
Accountants has confirmed their eligibility and willingness to act as
Statutory Auditors of the company, if appointed. The directors place on
record their appreciation for the outgoing auditors'' cooperation and
support.
Consolidated Financial Statements
The company had converted its wholly owned subsidiary Jai Suspension
Systems Limited into a Limited Liability Partnership Firm. It has
become a Limited Liability Partnership firm with effect from 21 October
2010. The company is the majority partner in the partnership firm.
Consolidated Financial Statements of the company and Jai Suspension
Systems LLP for the financial year 2010-11 have been included in the
Annual Report in compliance with the Accounting Standard 21.
Report on Corporate Governance
Pursuant to clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, a report on Corporate
Governance is given in ''Annexure B'' and forms part of this Report.
Directors'' Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to the requirement under Section 217(2AA) of the Companies
Act, 1956 with respect to the Directors'' Responsibilities Statement,
the directors confirm that:
(a) The Annual Accounts for the financial year ended 31 March 2011 are
in conformity with the requirements of the Accounting Standards issued
by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and no material
departure from the same have been made;
(b) Such Accounting Policies have been selected and consistently
applied and judgments and estimates made that were reasonable and
prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of
the company at the end of financial year 2010-11 and of the profit or
loss of the company for that period;
(c) Proper and sufficient care was taken for maintenance of adequate
accounting records maintained in accordance with the provisions of the
Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of the company and for
preventing & detecting any form of fraud and other irregularities;
(d) The Annual Accounts for the financial year ended 31 March 2011 have
been prepared on a going concern basis.
Appreciation
Our shareholders, partners, customers and employees remain the centre
of our focus. Our endeavour is to continue our efforts in value
maximization, encouraging transparency and effective communication with
all the stakeholders.
We also place on record our appreciation for the contributions made by
the shareholders, customers, employees, bankers and financial
institutions.
For and on behalf of the Board
Place : New Delhi B. S. Jauhar
Date : 11 July 2011 Chairman
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