Dear Members,
We present the 38th Annual Report of the Company together with the
Audited Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2011.
FINANCIAL RESULT
(Rs. in lacs)
Particulars March 31, March 31,
2011 2010
Gross Revenue 4102.02 5289.56
Profit /(Loss)before Depreciation,
Interest and Tax 530.25 499.56
Less : Interest 297.27 235.64
Profit/(Loss) before Depreciation 232.98 263.92
Less : Depreciation 202.19 191.46
Profit/(Loss)before Taxation 30.79 72.46
Less : Taxation 15.40 19.56
Profit after Taxation 15.39 52.90
Add/Less : Balance Brought Forward 1070.59 1017.70
Surplus/(Deficit) Carried to
Balance Sheet 1085.98 1070.60
Basic and Diluted Earning Per
Share 0.45 1.05
The Company could produce 48.01 Lacs kgs. of made tea in the year
2010-11 as against 63.35 lacs kgs. in the previous year against the
installed capacity of production of tea for all the units at 100 lacs
Kgs. of made tea. The sales accordingly has fallen. The Company
endevours to improve the quality of the made to improve sales
realisation per Kg. The decline in production is due to erratic rain
fall and severe pest attack in the entire tea belt area of North
Bengal. Further, the tea bushes at company’s tea estate namely Bagdogra
Tea Estate have become very old and the yield from these bushes are
very low. In order to maximize the yield, the company in the Current
Financial year has undertaken the work of uprooting and replantation in
at least 125 acres. The replantation work is expected to be completed
in the Financial year 2011-12.
In the litigations filed by your company against Ministry of Defence,
Government of India against acquisition of land in the year 1962, the
Hon’ble High Court, Calcutta has passed an order for appointment of an
Arbitrator to ascertain the quantum of compensation to be received by
your company against acquisition of land and grown standing crops/
trees at Bagdogra Tea Estate. Your company expects to receive several
crores towards such compensation. The proceeding for compensation
against Indian Air Force and AAI are pending in the Courts of Law.
The Tea Estate of your company continued to improve upon the quality
standard by way of regular uprooting and replanting / rejuvenating of
old bushes. Various measures have been taken to ensure hygienic
atmosphere at the factory premises. The Bought Leaf Factories are
renovated with installation of latest sophisticated machines which
shall help the company to maximize capacity utilization and achieve
cost efficiency.
INDUSTRY OUTLOOK
India is the Second largest producer of tea worldwide, producing about
1000 million kgs. which accounts for 28 per cent of the global tea
production.
India‘s tea exports have also registered a growth of 5% during the
first nine months of the current calendar year. Total exports over the
Jan-Sept period of 2010 stood at 143.5 million kgs. Compared with 136.6
million kgs in the corresponding period of the last year. India exports
CTC variety of tea to countries like Egypt, Pakistan and the UK and
while premium orthodox variety of tea is exported to countries like
Iraq, Iran and Russia.
Almost every tea-drinking nation in the world imports some variety of
Indian tea Due to an existing large domestic market for Indian tea,
exports, account for less than 20 per cent of domestic production.
In 2010 world tea prices were buoyant due to tight supply in the world
market exacerbated by a sharp decline in tea output worldwide.
The Tea Industry has every reason to look ahead in 2011 with great deal
of optimism and confidence. With virtually no carry forward stock and
growing domestic demand to act as buffer against the uncertainties of
the global tea trade. Prices levels are expected to remain attractive
in the year 2011.
PROPOSED PROJECTS AND EXPANSION PLANS
Active involvement in the development of Project work in the nature of
new product development like jute, steel trading and manufacturing with
diversification focus will be undertaken to fit into Company’s
strategic growth plan. Sevoke Tea Factory Unit of the Company has been
shifted to Village: Moulani, P.O. Chandani Danga, Dist. Uttar Dinajpur,
West Bengal. Production at Sevoke Tea Factory could not be started due
to lack of registration under TMCO by Tea Board of India in ealier
years. However, Tea Board of India has already granted its TMCO for the
sevoke Tea Factory, but the supply of quality green tea leaves for the
purpose of making green tea are irratic and therefore could not start
production at Sevoke Tea Factory of your company.
As the members are aware, the real estate sector has transformed from
nascent sector to an emerging industry. Keeping in view the growth,
your company had planned in the year 2006 itself to enter into real
estate business by constructing Multiplex cum commercial complex at
Sevoke Road ,Siliguri.The Company was sanctioned Credit Facilities for
such purpose but due to sudden demise of the then Joint Managing
Director, Mr.Amit Agarwala, the said multiplex project could not be
started. However the company is re-considering starting the said
project with a great enthusiasm. Your company owns a prime land of 5500
sq. mtrs. at Sevoke Road, Siliguri which is also in the heart of the
town. The company proposes to develop a Commercial Complex in the
near future.
Your company has decided to takeover sick or closed tea gardens, if
any, being approached by State /Central Government and ensures to
revive the same through the efforts of the panel of professionals
working for your company having expertise in various fields. Your
company has entered into an agreement for taking over management and
control of 98% shareholding of Belgachi Tea Co. Ltd. from the present
owners of Belgachi Tea Estate in Dist. Darjeeling. However after
conclusion of deal, the present owners have refused to perform the said
Agreement for Sale. Your company has filed Specific Performance Suit
for taking over management and control of 98% share of Belgachi Te a
Estate which is still pending before Hon’ble High Court, Calcutta. Your
Directors are hopeful of succeeding in the same.
Your company has participated in a tender invited by Railway Land
Development Authority for development of a commercial complex on 8317
sq. mtrs. land at Burman Road, Siliguri, West Bengal. Railway Land
Development Authority is yet to open the financial bid of the tenders.
Your company is also pursuing with the New Government in the State as
well as with the Government of India, Ministry of Tourism for
development of Hotel cum Resort at Bagdogra Tea Estate under their ‘Tea
with Tourism’ scheme due to its nearness to Bagdogra Airport, which has
become international Airport very recently and also this being gateway
to Darjeeling, Bhutan, Sikkim and entire North Eastern States of India
DIRECTORS
Pursuant to section 256 of the Companies Act, 1956, Sri Rajesh
Singhania and Sri Sitaram Sharma, Directors of your company are liable
to retire by rotation and being eligible, offers themselves for re-
appointment. Brief particulars and expertise of these Directors and
their directorships and committee membership have been given in the
annexure to the notice of Annual General Meeting in accordance with the
requirement of Listing Agreement with Stock Exchange.
All the Directors have filed Form DD-A with the Company as required
under the Companies (Disqualification of Directors u/s 274(1)(g) of the
Companies Act,1956)Rules 2003.
AUDITORS
Messrs P.K.Shah & Co., Chartered Accountants, Siliguri, Statutory
Auditors of the Company, holds office until the conclusion of the
ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offer themselves for
re-appointment.
The Company has received letters from the auditors to the effect that
their appointment, if made, would be within the prescribed limits under
Section 224(1)(b)of the Companies Act,1956 and that they are not
disqualified for reappointment within the meaning of section 226 of the
said Act.
AUDITORS’ OBSERVATIONS
The notes to the Accounts referred to in the Auditors’ Report are
self-explanatory and therefore do not call for any further comments.
FINANCE
The present bankers of the Company are Central Bank of India, Bank of
India and UCO Bank providing credit facilities to the company. The
Directors express their appreciation for the assistance and
co-operation provided by them.
PUBLIC DEPOSITS
During the year under review, your company has not accepted any deposit
under Section 58A of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies
(Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 1975.
DIVIDEND
Considering the financial requirements towards the funding of the
ongoing expansion plan, which we believe will enhance the shareholder’s
value in the long term, no dividend is recommended by the Directors of
your Company for the year ended 31st March, 2011.
CREDIT RATING
The Company continues to have the domestic credit rating of BBB stable
from CRISIL.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Your Directors would like to inform members that the audited accounts
containing the financial statements for the year 2010-11 are in
conformity with the requirements of the Companies Act and they believe
that the financial statements reflect fairly the form and substance of
transactions carried out during the year and reasonably present the
Company ’s financial condition and results of operations. The Statutory
Auditors, P.K.Shah & Co., Chartered Accountants, Siliguri (Registration
no. 308150E) have audited these financial statements.
Based on the same, your Directors further confirm that according to
their information:
i. in the preparation of the annual accounts, applicable accounting
standards have been followed and there are no material departures;
ii. The accounting policies are consistently followed and applied to
give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company;
iii. proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of
accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies
Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company ;
iv. The annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.
The Company’s Internal Auditors have conducted periodical audits to
provide reasonable assurance that the Company’s established policies
and procedures have been followed.
The Audit Committee constituted by the Board meets at regular intervals
to review internal control and financial reporting system.
INSURANCE
Adequate insurance cover has been taken for properties of the company
including buildings, plant and machineries and stock against fire,
earthquake, Tea Crop and other risks as considered necessary.
DISCLOSURE OF PARTICULARS WITH REGARD TO CONSERVATION OF ENERGY ETC.
Necessary information relating to conservation of energy, technology
absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo, as required to be
disclosed under 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 provided in Annexure-A to this Report.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The company had no employee during the financial year ended 31st March,
2011 who was in receipt of remuneration in excess of the limit
specified under section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with
Companies ( Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975.
STATUTORY DISCLOSURE
None of the Directors of the Company are disqualified as per the
provision of section 274(1)(g) of the Companies Act, 1956. All the
Directors have made the necessary disclosures as required by the
various provisions of the Act and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Your Company is committed to maintain the highest standards of
Corporate Governance and adheres to the stipulations prescribed under
Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges. A separate
section on Corporate Governance practices, the Auditors’ Certificate on
compliance of mandatory requirements thereof, Management Discussion and
Analysis and Shareholders information are given as annexure to this
report.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Your Directors are pleased to report that your Company has adopted and
complied with the ''''Terai Tea Company Ltd.-Code of Conduct of Business
Principles and Ethics'''' for the Directors and Senior Executives of the
Company. The code has been duly affirmed by them.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Company continues to support the Amit Agarwala Foundation, a Public
Charitable Trust which has constructed ‘Amit Agarwala Smrity Bhawan’ to
provide multipurpose facilities mainly for attendants of patients
admitted at North Bengal Medical College & Hospital. All facilities
provided thereat including Dormitory with 60 beds, 20 triple bedded
rooms for attendant, dialysis facility with 4 dialysis machines,
pathology laboratory and sonography and other diagnostic are at
economical rates just adequate to meet the maintenance cost stretched
in total built-up area of 25000 sq.ft. in 4 floors including a
multipurpose hall of 5400 sq. ft. The Foundation was conceived, created
& developed in memory of the illustrious visionary young and dynamic
Sri Amit Agarwala, a man ''who saw tomorrow’, who left for heavenly
abode at young age of 30 years. It illuminates the memories of Amit
Agarwala by creating permanent institutions for use by the needy masses
in the field of education, medical facilities and other public
utilities and to provide quality services in all such institutions at
affordable cost. The Company believes that the long term impact of
these initiatives will be immeasurable and invaluable to the society.
A ''''Bang Bhawan In the heart of the town of Siliguri at Deshbandhu
Para has been established and shall be dedicated to the weaker section
of the society, will house two centrally airconditioned halls for
multipurpose, a Liabrary, a Table Tennis Academy and a Vocational
Training Centre. Total Constructed area is 19000 sq. ft. approx
besides landscaped Garden.
APPRECIATION
The Board of Directors take this opportunity to express their sincere
appreciation for the excellent support and co-ordination received from
Banks, WBIDC and other Govt. organisations. Tea Board authorities for
continued enthusiasm, total commitment, dedication and efforts of the
executives and employees of the Company at all levels, who contributed
to the efficient operation and management of the Company. We are also
deeply grateful for the continued confidence and faith reposed on us by
the shareholders.
For and on behalf of the Board
Ajit Kumar Agarwala
Chairman & Managing Director
Registered Office :
10,Government Place (East)
Kolkata-700 069
Dated : 16th August, 2011
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