The Board of Directors hereby presents the 104th annual report on the
business and operations of your Company along with the standalone and
consolidated summary financial statements for the year ended 31st
March, 2011.
Figures in Rs. crores
Tata Steel Standalone Tata Steel Group
2010-11 2009-10 2010-11 2009-10
Net Sales/Income from
Operations 29,396.35 25,021.98 1,18,753.12 1,02,393.12
Total expenditure before
depreciation 17,963.49 16,069.89 1,02,757.50 94,350.46
(net of expenditure
transferred to capital)
Operating Profit 11,432.86 8,952.09 15,995.62 8,042.66
Add: Dividend and other
income 790.67 853.79 980.98 1,185.85
Profit before interest,
depreciation, exceptional
items and taxes 12,223.53 9,805.88 16,976.60 9,228.51
Less: Net finance charges 1,300.49 1,508.40 2,770.04 3,022.06
Profit before depreciation,
exceptional items and taxes10,923.04 8,297.48 14,206.56 6,206.45
Less: Depreciation 1,146.19 1,083.18 4,414.82 4,491.73
Profit before exceptional
items and taxes 9,776.85 7,214.30 9,791.74 1,714.72
Add/(Less): Restructuring costs - - 2,310.21 (1,683.72)
Profit before taxes 9,776.85 7,214.30 12,101.95 31.00
Less: Provision for current
taxation 2,857.00 1,998.00 2,910.34 2,162.53
Less: Provision for deferred
taxation 54.16 169.50 335.56 (10.69)
Profit after taxes 6,865.69 5,046.80 8,856.05 (2,120.84)
Less: Minority Interest - - (60.28) 15.24
Add: Share of Profit of
Associates - - 66.36 126.86
Profit after minority interest
and share of Profit of
associates - - 8,982.69 (2,009.22)
Distribution on hybrid
perpetual securities 6.79 - 6.79 -
Tax effect on distribution of
hybrid perpetual securities (2.25) - (2.25) -
Profit after taxes and distri
-bution on hybrid perpetual
securities 6,861.15 5,046.80 8,978.15 (2,009.22)
Add: Balance brought
forward from the previous
year 12,772.65 9,496.70 7,010.48 10,961.96
Add: Balance brought
forward - HMPCL on Amalgamation - 12.28 - -
Balance 19,633.80 14,555.78 15,988.63 8,952.74
Which the Directors have
apportioned as under to:
(i) Dividend on Preference
Shares - 45.88 - 45.88
(ii) Proposed dividend on
Ordinary Shares 1,151.06 709.77 1,150.25 709.23
(iii) Tax on dividends 156.71 122.80 163.22 154.33
(iv) Special Reserve - - 5.32 48.55
(v) General Reserve 686.57 504.68 703.42 552.58
(vi) Debenture Redemption
Reserve 1,000.00 400.00 1,007.26 400.00
(vii) Statutory Reserve - - - 31.69
Total 2,994.34 1,783.13 3,029.47 1,942.26
Balance to be carried
forward 16,639.46 12,772.65 12,959.16 7,010.48
DIVIDEND
The Board recommended dividend of Rs. 12 per Ordinary Share on
95,92,14,450 Ordinary Shares (2009-10: Rs. 8 per Ordinary Share on
88,72,14,196 Ordinary Shares of Rs. 10/- each) for the year ended 31st
March, 2011.
The dividend on Ordinary Shares is subject to the approval of the
shareholders at the Annual General Meeting. The total dividend payout
works out to 19% (2009-10: 17%) for the standalone company.
INCREASE IN AUTHORISED SHARE CAPITAL
In order to facilitate the issue of Ordinary Shares with differential
voting rights as to voting and/or dividend (hereinafter referred to as
A Ordinary Shares) in the future, the authorised share capital of the
Company was increased from Rs. 8,000 crores to Rs. 8,350 crores by creation
of a new class of Capital viz. 35,00,00,000 A Ordinary Shares of Rs. 10
each aggregating to Rs. 350 crores.
PREFERENTIAL ISSUE OF SHARES AND WARRANTS TO TATA SONS LIMITED
Pursuant to the shareholders approval obtained through Postal Ballot,
the following securities were allotted to Tata Sons Limited on 23rd
July, 2010:
i. 1,50,00,000 Ordinary Shares of Rs. 10/- each at a premium of Rs. 584/-
per share aggregating to Rs. 891 crores and
ii. 1,20,00,000 Warrants, where each Warrant would entitle Tata Sons
Limited to subscribe to one Ordinary Share of the Company at a price of
Rs. 594/- per share. As per the SEBI (ICDR Regulations 2009), an amount
equivalent to 25% of the price i.e. Rs. 148.50 per Warrant aggregating to
Rs. 178.20 crores was received from Tata Sons Limited. The option to
convert the Warrants into Ordinary Shares is exercisable by Tata Sons
Limited before 23rd January, 2012.
FOLLOW-ON PUBLIC ISSUE OF ORDINARY SHARES
The Company completed a follow-on public issue of 5,70,00,000 Ordinary
Shares of Rs. 10/- each at a price of Rs. 610 per share (including premium
of Rs. 600 per share) aggregating to Rs. 3,477 crores. The Ordinary Shares
were allotted on 29th January, 2011 in accordance with the terms
contained in the Prospectus dated 25th January, 2011.
GLOBAL ECONOMY
The world GDP, as reported by International Monetary Fund, was on an
upturn, growing by 5% in 2010 as compared to a negative growth of 0.5%
in 2009. While the growth in the advanced economies was 3.0% in 2010,
in contrast to -3.4% in 2009, the emerging and developing economies
grew by 7.3% in 2010 when compared to the growth of 2.7% in 2009. The
growth in the developing and emerging economies slowed down during the
end of 2010 as stimulus measures were slowly removed and policies were
tightened in response to rising inflation and overheating concerns. A
trend of GDP growth (%) for the last five years in the world, split up
into advanced economies and emerging and developing economies, is shown
below:
The US: The US GDP increased by 2.8% in 2010 as compared to a negative
growth of 2.6% in 2009, but the country still faces large fiscal
deficit. In late 2009 and early 2010 there was a deceleration in growth
in the US economy as the effect of one time stimulus factors faded.
However, in the second half of the year, growth picked up with a
decline in the rate of unemployment and consumer spending picking up at
its fastest pace in the last five years with further major stimulus
measures being introduced along with tax cuts and investment
incentives. The housing market, non-residential construction and
overall credit growth still remained weak with tight bank lending
conditions starting to ease for not only large firms but also for small
and medium-sized firms.
India: As reported in the Economic Survey of 2010-11, GDP is expected
to grow by 8.6% in 2010-11 as compared to the growth of 8.0% in
2009-10. The agricultural output grew by 5.4% as compared to a nominal
0.4% growth in 2009-10 when the country was hit by a dEfficient monsoon.
Manufacturing grew by 8.8% during the year being at par with the growth
noticed in the last f scal. Overall growth in industry was 8.1% during
2010-11 compared to 8.0% in the last year. Services witnessed a
decelerated growth of 9.6% as compared to a growth of 10.1% in 2009-10.
Amongst the key macro-economic indicators, f scal def cit was limited
to 4.8% of GDP in 2010-11 as compared to 6.3% in 2009-10. Export and
import grew positively by 29.5% and 19.0% in contrast to the negative
growths experienced in the previous year. Clouds of high inflation and
a temporary slowdown in the industrial growth are looming in the
country as steps are being taken to mitigate such adversities.
Europe: GDP in the Eurozone increased by 1.9% in 2010-11 over 2009-10
with a high unemployment rate of around 10% and divergent performances
by member countries. While Germany posted a growth of 4% driven by
strong export demand and lower unemployment, the Spanish economy was
adversely affected by fiscal tightening and a weak housing market with
a rise in unemployment. Ireland, Portugal and Greece are seeking
financial assistance from the EU and IMF after facing sharp increases
in their borrowing costs and potential shortfall in funding. The UK GDP
grew by 1.9% in 2010-11, continuing to recover but uneven growth, high
unemployment and rising inflation has resulted in the UK household
disposable income coming under pressure. There was a strong quarterly
growth at the beginning of the year followed by a slowdown and
winter-inflicted contraction in the December quarter. The fiscal
austerity announced by the UK Government will see a 24% cut in public
investment and 7% cut in real government consumption in the next five
years.
TATA STEEL GROUP PERFORMANCE
Tata Steel Group steel deliveries at 23.5 million tonnes in the
financial year under review were at par with the financial year 2009-10
(23.6 million tonnes). The gross steel deliveries (including the
inter-group transfers) for the steel-producing entities were higher
than the previous years with Tata Steel India, Tata Steel Europe,
NatSteel Holdings and Tata Steel Thailand posting growth of 4%, 3%, 1%
and 8% respectively. Your companys Indian operations recorded a
growth of 4% in steel deliveries from 6.17 million tonnes in the
financial year 2009-10 to 6.42 million tonnes in 2010-11.
Along with the increase in gross steel deliveries, the steel- producing
entities witnessed increases in the average realisations in line with
the steep increase in the raw material prices. The turnover for the
Group in 2010-11 at Rs. 118,753 crores, was 16% higher than 2009-10 (Rs.
102,393 crores). While the turnover in Tata Steel India witnessed a
growth of 17% from Rs. 25,022 crores in the financial year 2009-10 to Rs.
29,396 crores in the financial year 2010-11, Tata Steel Europes
turnover increased by 15% from Rs. 65,843 crores in the financial year
2009-10 to Rs. 75,991 crores in the financial year 2010-11.
The Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortisation
(EBITDA) of the Group increased signif cantly from Rs. 9,340 crores in
the f scal year 2009-10 to Rs. 17,103 crores in the financial year
2010-11 primarily driven by the increase in prices partly of set by the
steep increase in input costs. Tata Steel India recorded an EBITDA of Rs.
12,224 crores in the financial year 2010-11 growing by 25% as compared
to Rs. 9,806 crores in 2009-10.
Restructuring, impairment and disposals in the current year include Rs.
2,503 crores Profit on disposal of Teesside Cast Products at Tata Steel
Europe.
Consequently, the Group turned around with a Profit after Tax (after
minority interest and share of profits of associates) for 2010-11 at Rs.
8,983 crores as compared to a loss of Rs. 2,009 crores in 2009-10.
Indian Operations: Crude steel production at 6.86 million tonnes in
financial year 2010-11 was higher than the previous year (6.56 million
tonnes) by 4%, thus exceeding the nameplate production capacity in the
second year on enhanced capacity. There was an increase in the vessel
life and heat size of the two steel melting shops enhancing their
productivity to achieve the higher crude steel production of your
company. Saleable steel also increased by 4% from 6.44 million tonnes
recorded in financial year 2009-10 to 6.69 million tonnes in the
financial year under review with higher hot metal being available from
the bigger blast furnaces with higher productivity. The sales volume
during the financial year 2010-11 at 6.42 million tonnes was 4% higher
as compared to the previous year (6.17 million tonnes) indicating the
robust growth in steel demand. Apart from the two steel melting shops,
there were many units (including mines and collieries) which surpassed
their respective best ever performances.
Ferro Alloys and Minerals divisions saleable production at 1,405k
tonnes in the financial year 2010-11 was higher than financial year
2009-10 (1,350k tonnes) by 4%. The sales (including transfers to other
divisions of the Company), however, at 1,464k tonnes were lower than
the previous year (1,508k tonnes) by 3%. Chrome alloys exports and
manganese alloys sales of the division touched new heights during the
financial year under review.
Improved demand in auto and infrastructure segments led to the increase
in sales and production in the Tubes division. The division recorded
production of 371k tonnes in FY 2010-11, higher by 6% over FY 2009-10
(351k tonnes), while the sales improved from 349k tonnes in FY2009-10
to 366k tonnes in 2010-11, an increase of 5%. Boosted by various
improvement initiatives under Kar Vijay Har Shikhar programme, the
division continued to improve on its performance in various segments
like Tata Pipes (plumbing and irrigation), Tata Structural
(infrastructure) and Precision Tubes (Automotive, Process and Power
sector).
Sales in the Bearings division in the financial year 2010-11 at 32.95
million numbers grew by 4% against the financial year 2009-10 (31.69
million numbers), while the production at 33.14 million numbers in FY
2010-11 increased by 12% over FY 2009-10 (29.61 million numbers). The
increases were primarily driven by higher demand in the domestic auto
segment.
European operations: Sales volumes of Tata Steel Europe (TSE),
excluding seasonal effects, were reasonably flat for the first three
quarters of the financial year 2010-11, before showing an improvement
in the last quarter to the highest level of quarterly sales since
financial year 2008-09. Deliveries in Tata Steel Europe during FY
2010-11 (14.9 million tonnes) increased by 3% over FY 2009-10 (14.4
million tonnes). Selling prices increased steadily through the year
with the revenue per tonne increasing by around 17% over the previous
year. The revenue per tonne increased relatively sharply in the first
quarter of the financial year under review in anticipation of the
equally sharp increase in price of raw materials, but became more
modest in the second and third quarters before losing its upward
momentum in the fourth quarter. Raw material prices, in contrast,
peaked during the third quarter.
TSE has adopted the Tata Steel identity for trading purposes with ef
ect from September 2010 and a progressive rebranding process is under
way. The Company has also adopted a new operating model to replace the
previous model of three main operating divisions (Strip Products, Long
Products and Distribution & Building Systems). It is now organised into
a number of business activities comprising steelmaking hubs (Strip
Products Mainland Europe, Strip Products UK and Long Products Europe),
speciality businesses (Colours, Building Systems, Packaging, Tubes,
Kalzip, Plating, Cogent Power and Speciality Steel), and a distribution
and sales network (Distribution UK & Ireland, Distribution Europe and
International). TSE has adopted a single sales and marketing function
with eight industry-focused marketing sectors, namely automotive,
construction, packaging, rail, lifting and excavating, energy and
power, industry strip and industry long products. Europe, principally
the EU, continues to be the most important market of the Company.
On 24th February, 2011, Tata Steel UK Limited (TSUK), a subsidiary of
TSE, signed a def nitive sale agreement to sell certain assets of TCP
to Sahaviriya Steel Industries Public Company Limited in a deal valuing
the business at Ł434 million. The assets covered by the sale include
the Redcar blast furnace, the Redcar and South Bank coke ovens, TCPs
power generation facilities and sinter plant, and the Lackenby
steelmaking and casting facilities. The deal also includes TSUK and SSI
entering into a joint venture to operate Redcar wharf, TCPs bulk
terminal. The sale was completed on 24th March, 2011.
The Fit for the Future programme initiated in response to the
financial crisis continued to give results with notable reduction in the
average number of employees. The deal with SSI resulted in 850
employees getting transferred to SSI and it is expected that further
jobs will be created.
South-East Asian operations: NatSteel recorded an increase in steel
sales by 1% in FY 2010-11 (1.80 million tonnes) over FY 2009-10 (1.78
million tonnes). The increases were most noticeable in NatSteel
Singapore, the Australian units, Thailand and in trading business,
while other business units in China and Vietnam witnessed decline in
their respective volumes. NatSteel Singapore increased its sales volume
by 106k tonnes from 738k tonnes in FY 2009-10 to 844k tonnes in FY
2010-11. Average revenue per tonne improved across all units (other
than Australian units) thereby increasing the turnover of the Company.
The Company sold its share in an associate company Southern Steel
Berhard (SSB) during the financial year. The EBITDA of the Company,
excluding the Profit on sale of share of SSB in the financial year
under review, reduced from the previous financial year primarily due to
rise in the cost of input materials which more than of set the increase
in prices and impact of higher sales volumes.
Sales volume of Tata Steel Thailand during FY 2010-11 at 1.29 million
tonnes was higher than FY 2009-10 (1.20 million tonnes) by 8%, while
production increased by 6% from 1.21 million tonnes in FY 2009-10 to
1.28 million tonnes in FY 2010-11. During the financial year under
review, the Company had to mothball the Mini Blast Furnace in the third
quarter due to high costs of operations and low capacity utilisation,
before recommencing its operations in the fourth quarter. The company
incurred losses during the year primarily due to high costs of
operations, low capacity utilisation and losses due to mothballing of
the Mini Blast furnace partly compensated by increase in average
revenue per tonne and higher sales volume.
EXPANSION PROJECTS
Brownf eld Projects:
Tata Steel India is implementing an expansion project at Jamshedpur
Works to increase its crude steel capacity from 6.8 million tonnes per
annum to 9.7 million tonnes per annum. The facilities under this
project are scheduled to be completed in FY 2011-12. Simultaneously,
the Company is implementing a few other major capital schemes at
Jamshedpur which include Coke Plant Battery No. 11, Coke Dry Quenching
at Coke Ovens Batteries 5, 6 & 7 and a new mill for producing Full Hard
Cold Rolled (FHCR) coils. Tata Steel India is also setting up a
Continuous Annealing and Processing Line at Jamshedpur with a capacity
of 0.6 mtpa under a joint venture company with Nippon Steel Corporation
(NSC), Japan. The line will produce automotive cold rolled flat
products and address the needs of Indian automotive customers for high-
grade cold rolled steel sheets. NSC will transfer its technology for
producing high-grade cold rolled steel sheets for automotive
application including skin panel and high tensile steel. These
projects, along with other sustenance and improvement projects, are
being implemented with a view to support your Companys current
operations and its growth aspirations.
Greenf eld Projects:
Odisha Project:
Preliminary work on the 6 mtpa greenfield steel plant at Kalinganagar,
Odisha is in progress. The boundary wall on 3 sides (8.5 km) along with
trench cutting and barbed wire fencing has been completed, warehouse
has been made operational and construction of Sinter plant has started.
As of March 2011, a total of 910 families have moved from the plant
site to the new rehabilitation colony area where plot allocation has
been started. The rehabilitation colonies have been provided with good
infrastructural facilities which include clean drinking water, street
lighting, and a community centre set up by the Company. Key challenges
for FY 2011-12 are to develop infrastructure and mobilise resources to
accelerate the project work.
Other projects:
Chhattisgarh Project:
The Company has signed an MoU with the Government of Chhattisgarh for
setting up of a 5 mtpa Greenfield integrated steel plant in Bastar.
Land has been acquired by the
Government and the rights vest with Chhattisgarh State Industrial
Development Corporation (CSIDC) for allotment to Tata Steel Limited for
99 years. The letter of intent from CSIDC has been issued. Your Company
requested for demarcation free from all encumbrances, as per terms of
MoU, before taking possession of the said land.
Further, Chhattisgarh Government has accorded approval for drawing
water from the river Sabri and the Ministry of Railways, Government of
India has granted an in-principle approval for the railway corridor.
Public hearing for the Environment Clearance has been successfully
conducted.
Prospecting License for iron ore has been granted in Bailadila-I
deposits after obtaining necessary approvals from the Ministry of
Environment and Forest and Ministry of Mines, Government of India.
Prospecting License for Pyroxenite in the close proximity of iron ore
area is in an advanced stage of grant by the State Government. In line
with the Companys initiatives in the field of Corporate Social
Responsibility, several activities in the field of health, youth and
women empowerment, sports and skill development are being carried out
for local residents as well as those from displaced families.
Ha Tinh Project at Vietnam:
Tata Steel signed an MoU with Vietnam Steel Corporation (VSC) on 29th
May, 2008 to develop a steel complex with an estimated capacity of 4.5
million tonnes per year in Ha Tinh province at Vietnam. Another MoU was
signed to set up a cold rolling mill in Ha Tinh province. On successful
completion of study and financial closure, Tata Steel will have a stake
of minimum 65% and VSC will have a stake of 35% in the steel complex.
Karnataka Project:
Tata Metaliks Limited (TML) and Tata Steel have entered into a MoU with
the Government of Karnataka in June 2010 for setting up an integrated
steel plant of 3 mtpa in Agadi and Boodagatti villages of Haveri
District, Karnataka. State High Level Clearance Committee of the
Government of Karnataka has approved 2,500 acres of land at Agadi,
Boodagatti, Devagiri and Yellapura villages, and is in process of
acquiring land.
RAW MATERIAL PROJECTS
Your Company continues to implement its long-term strategy to secure
ownership of assets that will increase its raw materials security and
share of value-added products. During the financial year 2010-11, the
Companys primary focus was on expediting implementation of its
existing ventures.
Coal Projects:
Benga Coal Project, Mozambique: The Tata-Riversdale Joint Venture in
Mozambique conducted a formal Ground Breaking Ceremony at the Benga
Coal Project in the presence of the President of the Republic of
Mozambique, His Excellency Armando Emilio Guebuza on 14th April, 2010.
This official ceremony follows a series of milestones already achieved
by the Company such as the signing of the Mining Contract, approval of
Environmental Licences for the Benga Coal Project and the Benga Power
Project, and the approval of Stage 1 of the Benga Coal Project
following the completion of the Feasibility Study for production of
10.6 million ROM tonnes in two phases. Other key contracts and
agreements include the CHP Plant Supply Contract, a Resettlement Action
Plan and the Project Labour Agreement (PLA) which was signed with
SINTICIM (the Mozambican National Construction and Mine workers Union).
Stage 1 entails initial production of 5.3 million ROM tonnes per year
to produce approximately 1.7 mtpa of high quality hard coking coal and
0.3 mtpa of thermal coal by the second half of 2011. Tata Steel has 35%
stake in the joint venture with 40% of -take right to the coking coal
produced from these mines. The joint venture owns the Benga and Tete
tenements which cover an area of 24,960 hectares. Benga has an inferred
resource of approximately 4 billion tonnes. Your Company plans to
supply the hard coking coal from this project to its facilities in
Europe in the initial phase of the project development and also for the
requirements of the Indian operations in the future. Tata Steel
currently holds about a 27.1% equity stake in the parent company,
Riversdale Mining Limited.
Coal Mining Project in Australia (CDJV): Tata Steel has a strategic
interest of 5% in the coal mining project in Australia in partnership
with Vale, Nippon Steel, JFE and POSCO with up to 20% of -take rights.
The Joint Venture was formed for the development of a greenf eld
underground coal project in Bowen Basin, Queensland. The first raw coal
production started in August 2006 and the mine is currently producing
around 1.5 mtpa. The mine is being operated by Long Wall method and
expected to produce around 3.0 million tonnes of Coking and PCI coal
during FY 2011-12.
Iron Ore Projects:
Direct Shipping Ore Project in Canada (New Millennium Capital
Corporation):
In September 2008, Tata Steel had entered into a Heads of Agreement
with New Millennium Capital Corporation, Canada
(NML), a Canadian listed mining company, to develop iron ore projects
in northern Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador and had acquired a
19.9% stake in NML. As per the agreement, Tata Steel had an exclusive
option to acquire an 80% equity interest in NMLs Direct Shipping Ore
project (DSO Project) and an exclusive right to negotiate and settle a
proposed transaction in respect of NMLs LabMag and KéMag (Taconite)
Projects. In September 2010, Tata Steel has made a positive investment
decision by exercising its option to acquire 80% interest in the NMLs
Direct Shipping Ore (DSO) Project.
As part of the Joint Venture agreement, Tata Steel will reimburse NML
for 80% of NMLs cost to date on the DSO Project; arrange funding for
up to CAD$ 300 million of capital costs for the Project to earn its 80%
share of the JV and commit to take 100% of the DSO projects iron ore
products of specif ed quality, at world market prices, for the life of
the mining operation. The Feasibility Study estimates proven and
probable mineral reserves of 64.1 million tonnes and the project is
expected to produce 4 million dry tonnes per year of iron ore products
commencing in the second half of 2012. The iron ore from this project
will be supplied to Tata Steel Groups facilities located in Europe.
On 26th February, 2011, Tata Steel purchased 67,39,956 common shares of
NML under its existing pre-emptive right at CAD$ 3.50 per share for
gross proceeds to NML of CAD$ 23,589,846. This will maintain Tata
Steels interest in NML at approximately 27.2% of the total shares
outstanding.
On 6th March, 2011 Tata Steel signed a binding heads of agreement with
New Millennium Capital Corporation to develop the LabMag and KéMag iron
ore deposits, known collectively as the Taconite Project. The Taconite
Project consists of two world- class magnetite iron ore deposits on the
emerging Millennium Iron Range, which stretches 210 kilometres from
western Labrador through eastern Quebec. The LabMag deposit is located
in the Labrador portion of the range and the KéMag deposit is located
in the Quebec portion. Together, the two deposits hold over 9 billion
tonnes of reserves and resources and are expected to produce more than
20 million tonnes per year of concentrate, with a potential mine life
of over 100 years.
Ivory Coast Project: In view of the environmental issues encountered in
the case of Mt. Nimba deposit, Tata Steel approached the Government of
Ivory Coast to grant a Prospecting License for Mt. Gao for an early
start of the project. The Government of Ivory Coast has granted an
Exploration
License to Sodemi on 30th July, 2009 and an Addendum to the Joint
Venture Agreement was signed on 29th September, 2009 to include Mt. Gao
in the Joint Venture Agreement. Upon transferring the Exploration
License for Mt. Gao to the JV company, a helicopter-borne geophysical
survey covering 811 sq km has been completed. The team on the site has
also done a detailed geological mapping over a 100 sq km area at
1:10000 scale. Currently exploration work on the ground has been put on
hold due to rising security concern in Ivory Coast.
Limestone Project:
Limestone Project in Oman: The Environmental Impact Assessment has been
completed and the mining license is awaited.
OTHER PROJECTS
Dhamra Port Company Limited (DPCL):
The Dhamra Port Company Limited, a 50:50 joint venture between Tata
Steel Limited and Larsen & Toubro, is developing a deep-draught port
under a concession agreement awarded by the Government of Odisha on
Build, Own, Operate, Share and Transfer (BOOST) basis. The project will
be located on the eastern coast of India approximately 225 km southwest
of Kolkata and 205 km from Bhubaneshwar.
Situated between Haldia and Paradip, Dhamra Port will be one of the
deepest ports in India with a draft of 18 metres, capable of
accommodating super capesize vessels up to 1,80,000 DWT.
Phase-I of the project is complete and the port has started commercial
operations on 6th May, 2011. In Phase-I, two fully mechanised berths;
one for handling import cargo and the other for export cargo with
back-up facilities have been built, along with a rail corridor for
hinterland connectivity. The construction of railway line on a route
length 62 km from Bhadrak to Dhamra is completed except commissioning
of the automated signaling system. The capacity is estimated to be 27
mtpa in Phase-I. Dhamra Port will be of strategic importance to Tata
Steel in terms of its integrated logistics cost of raw materials and
will also consolidate Tata Steels supply chain network, contributing
to its expansion aspirations.
S&T Mining Limited:
S&T Mining Limited is a joint venture between Tata Steel Limited and
Steel Authority of India Limited to develop the raw material security.
The company was shortlisted by CIL to participate in the tender for
reviving and developing abandoned mines. It has made progress on its
proposal to set up a 2 mtpa coal washery in Jharkhand for which it is
in an advanced stage of environmental clearance. It is also gearing up
for participating in the Coal auction process of Ministry of Coal,
Government of India.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Health and Safety continues to be a key performance indicator and one
of the prime drivers of the Corporate Vision of your Company. The Group
Vision is to achieve a target of 0.4 LTIFR with zero fatalities by
2012. Tata Steels safety and health responsibilities are driven by the
belief within our policy which was launched for Tata Steel group from
January 2011: The safety and health of all the people who work in and
with the Tata Steel Group is our number one priority. In pursuance of
this belief, we are committed to continual efforts to improve health
and safety in Tata Steel as we strive for excellence.
Health and Safety is reviewed at all Board meetings of your Company
with a Health, Safety and Environment committee incorporating senior
executives and non-executives from the Board also established to carry
out more detailed reviews. The integrated and systemic Health and
Safety Management System introduced in Tata Steel Europe in 2008 with a
governance process for improvement actions and regular safety tours by
the Board and executive members is being evaluated for Tata Steel
Group-wide application.
During the financial year 2010-11, the Group recorded a LTIFR of 0.78
improving by 18% against 0.95 in FY2009-10. Tragically, during the
financial year under review there were 10 fatalities across the Group
which included 5 contractor employees. The Board expresses its sincere
regret at these fatalities and is committed to learning from each of
these incidents to prevent any recurrence and also in its
implementation of measures to ensure that any fatality potential is
identified and controlled in our operations.
The safeguarding and promotion of the physical, mental and social
well-being of employees of the Group has been enhanced from a number of
programmes across the Group. In India, the programme Wellness at
Workplace targets the major health risks such as heart disease,
diabetes and includes proactive reviewing of individual medical
condition and identifying improvements. In Europe, health promotion is
also done on major risks such as cancer, heart disease with an
additional focus on minimising exposure to potential health hazards
like noise, vibration and the need to use personal protective
equipment.
ENVIRONMENT
Tata Steel Group puts emphasis on minimising the environmental impact
of its operations and its products by adopting sustainable practices
and continuous improvements in environmental performance. Manufacturing
steel unavoidably produces carbon dioxide (CO2). However, Tata Steel
products are part of the solution to climate change as steel has
inherent environmental advantages of being durable, adaptable, reusable
and recyclable. CO2 emissions in steel production are of set by
reductions in emissions through the life cycle of steel products,
achieved through effective product design and through recycling at end
of life. Furthermore, your Company aims to contribute positively to the
communities around or near its operations, actively participating in
community initiatives, encouraging biodiversity and nature
conservation.
One of the key corporate goals which your Company seeks to achieve is
to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per tonne of crude steel
produced. The current targets, which are provisional and are under
review pending regulatory developments in both India and Europe, are to
reduce emissions on a group-wide basis to less than 1.9 tonnes of CO2
per tonne of crude steel by 2015 and to less than 1.7 tonnes of CO2 per
tonne of crude steel by 2020 (using the World Steel Association
reporting scope and methodology). CO2 emissions for the Tata Steel
Group during FY 2010-11 were 2.15 tonnes per tonne of crude steel for
Blast Furnace route steel (2.01 tonnes per tonne of crude steel
including Electric Arc Furnace route steel).
CO2 emission (direct + electricity) in the Indian operations during FY
2010-11 at 2.44 tonnes per tonne of crude steel was almost at the same
level as the last year (2.41 tonne per tonne of crude steel), while the
water pollutant discharge was 65 gallons per tonne of crude steel in FY
2010-11 improving 26% as compared to 88 gallons per tonne of crude
steel in 2009-10. Solid waste utilisation also improved from 91.1% in
2009-10 to 94.4% in 2010-11. Environmental clearances for 2.9 million
tonne expansion programme for Jamshedpur Steel Works and Chhattisgarh
project were obtained along with the consent to establish the Cold
Rolling Mill complex at Bara, Jamshedpur.
In the European operations, the CO2 emissions were 2.0 tonnes per tonne
of crude steel. More generally, compliance with
environmental permit conditions was at a very high level across the
European operations during the financial year and there were no
prosecutions or regulatory enforcement actions in relation to
environmental matters. Furthermore, TSE met all of its environmental
obligations as specified under Phase 1 (2005 till 2007) of the EU
Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) and expects to meet its obligations
for Phase 2 (2008 till 2012). In the UK, the revised target within the
Climate Change Levy (CCL) Agreement to reduce absolute energy
consumption by 15.8% compared to 1997 levels was achieved in 2010.
This ensures that Tata Steel Europe will continue to benefit from
reduced rates in relation to the CCL for 2011 and 2012. The UK
government announced in the 2011 budget their intention to introduce a
carbon price floor with effect from FY 2013-14. This is an additional
tax on electricity generation related to the carbon intensity of the
generation fuel used, which would come into effect if the price of
carbon in the EU ETS does not reach certain thresholds. TSE also
currently participates in a voluntary agreement with the Dutch
government to benchmark and maintain its energy efficiency in line with
worlds best standards. The primary requirement of the agreement is an
energy efficiency improvement of 2% per annum. The total energy
efficiency improvement in 2010 was 2.8%.
SUBSIDIARIES
The consolidated financial statements presented by the Company include
financial information of its subsidiaries prepared in compliance with
applicable Accounting Standards. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs,
Government of India vide its Circular No. 5/12/2007-CL-III dated 8th
February, 2011 has granted general exemption under Section 212(8) of
the Companies Act, 1956, from attaching the balance sheet, profit and
loss account and other documents of the subsidiary companies to the
balance sheet of the Company, provided certain conditions are
fulfilled. Accordingly, annual accounts of the subsidiary companies
and the related detailed information will be made available to the
holding and subsidiary companies investors seeking such information at
any point of time. The annual accounts of the subsidiary companies will
also be kept for inspection by any investor at its Head Office in
Mumbai and that of the subsidiary companies concerned.
Details of major subsidiaries of the Company are covered in this Annual
Report.
DIRECTORS
Dr. Karl-Ulrich Koehler has been Chief Executive Officer and Managing
Director of Tata Steel Europe Limited since 1st October, 2010. He was
appointed Chief Operating Officer of Tata Steel Europe Limited in
February 2010. Considering his vast experience of 30 years in the steel
industry, the Board thought it prudent to appoint Dr. Koehler as an
Additional Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of the Company with
effect from12th November, 2010.
Dr. Koehler will hold office till the date of the forthcoming Annual
General Meeting and a notice has been received from a Member proposing
the candidature of Dr. Koehler for being appointed as a Director of the
Company.
Mr. Kirby Adams ceased to be a Director of the Company on 30th
September, 2010. The Directors would like to place on record their
appreciation of the contributions made by Mr. Kirby Adams during his
tenure as Director of the Company.
Dr. J. J. Irani will step down as a Director of the Company on 2nd
June, 2011 on reaching the age of 75 years, and hence will not be
seeking re-appointment. The Directors would like to place on record
their appreciation of the leadership and contributions made by Dr.
Irani as the Managing Director of the Company from 1992 to 2001 and
thereafter, as a non-executive Director of the Company. Therefore in
accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, and the
Companys Articles of Association, Mr. Ratan N. Tata, Mr. Nusli N.
Wadia, Mr. Subodh Bhargava and Mr. Jacobus Schraven retire by rotation
and are eligible for re-appointment.
ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
Details of energy conservation and research and development activities
undertaken by the Company along with the information in accordance with
the provisions of Section 217(1)(e) of the Companies Act, 1956, read
with the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of Board of
Directors) Rules, 1988, are given in Annexure A to the Directors
Report.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The information required under Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act,
1956 and the Rules there under, in respect of the employees of the
Company, is provided in the Annexure forming part of this Report. In
terms of Section 219(1)(b)(iv) of the Act, the Report and Accounts are
being sent to the Members, excluding the aforesaid Annexure. The
Annexure is available for inspection by Members at the Registered
Office of the Company during business hours on working days upto the
date of the ensuing AGM, and if any Member is interested in obtaining a
copy thereof such Member may write to the Company Secretary, whereupon
a copy would be sent.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Pursuant to Clause 49 of the Listing Agreements with the Stock
Exchanges, a Management Discussion and Analysis, Corporate Governance
Report, Managing Directors and Auditors Certificate regarding
compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance are made a part of the
Annual Report. A note on the Companys corporate sustainability
initiatives is also included.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, the Directors,
based on the representations received from the Operating Management,
confirm that:
1. in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable
accounting standards have been followed and that there are no material
departures;
2. they have, in the selection of the Accounting Policies, consulted
the Statutory Auditors and have 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 at the end
of the financial year and of the profit of the Company for that period;
3. they have taken proper and sufficient care to the best of their
knowledge and ability 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;
4. they have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
RATAN N. TATA
Chairman
Mumbai, 25th May, 2011
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