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Divisional Production heads, Regional Managers and other executives took part in this conference.

In Mining & Construction business, CMD called upon to improve the quality in order to retain the market share and bring new products, so as to fulll the customer requirements in the present market scenario.

In order to reach higher goals by execution of existing orders and to garner new markets, projects with joint ventures, The Annual Business Review Meet of BEML business verticals viz., Mining & Construction, Defence & Aerospace and Rail & Metro was held at

th thBangalore from 24 to 26 April, 2019.

Complimenting BEML team for having achieved reasonable sales during the FY 2018-19, despite many challenges, Shri Deepak K. Hota, CMD called upon the gathering to synchronize with business verticals to increase turnover and protability. While Defence business, need to look for grabbing the opportunities coming up in the near future and look for export opportunities for equipments and aggregates. There is also a need to look for off-set partner for Aerospace business and to focus on product support business, he said.

The Rail & Metro business, apart from supply of metro coaches, should look for repair and reconditioning of coaches, he added. He stressed on the need to look for joint ventures under the ‘Make-In-India’ policy for the identied rail projects.

Annual Business Review

He also spoke on promoting women MSEs, sharing best practices and infrastructure through knowledge management portal (SAMANVAY), steps to reduce wasteful expenditure, identify areas to enhance value chain and setup innovation cells in business verticals.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri BR Viswanatha, then Director (M&C), Shri RH Muralidhara, Director (Defence), Shri Suraj Prakash, Director (Finance), Shri Suresh S Vastrad, Director (Rail & Metro) also shared their valuable thoughts through the presentations on improving business values.

CMD Addressing the gathering

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Vol-1, No. 2, June 2019

In this issue....

BEML at Aero India 2019 5

Award - CMD, ED(HR), PRCI 7

BEML Join hands with IRKUT Corporation 6

BEML upgraded Dumpers for NCL 7

BEML & Syndicate Bank Tie-up for Financing 6

Shri MV Rajasekar, New Director 7

Lockheed Martin Partners with BEML 6

Celebration - Foundation Day, Womens’ Day 8

11th Car Set For Kolkata Metro Flagged off 4

Annual Business Review 1

Meeting with Commissioner, MMRDA 4

Awards 2

Meeting with Hon’ble CM, GoK, 3

Visit of Secretary Defence & Secretary DP, GoI 3

Shri Deepak Kumar Hota, CMD BEML met the new Hon'ble Raksha Mantri, Shri Rajnath Singh at New Delhi and congratulated him. CMD also briefed Hon'ble Raksha Mantri about the ongoing projects of BEML and extended an invitation to visit BEML.

CMD Meets Hon'ble Raksha Mantri

Guest Lectures in progress

Shri Vidya Bhushan Kumar, IFS., CVO joined the participants during the course of meeting and gave his valuable inputs and guidance. Shri Eshwar Subramaian, Advisor, Strategic Business, shared his valuable experience.

In the three days’ conference, guest lectures were organized covering trending topics like Articial intelligence, Branding, Industrial Automation, etc.

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BEML Nagpur Region bagged the overall “Best Region Award” and Rolling Shield for the year 2018-2019 for having achieved record sales & service in Mining & Construction business, amongst eleven regions.

Shri Deepak Kumar Hota, CMD presented the award and Rolling Shield to Shri MM Thaki, Regional Manager and their team in the presence of Shri BR Viswanatha, then Director (M&C) and other senior ofcials.

It may be recalled that Nagpur Region won this award for the second consecutive year.

Nagpur Region bags “Best Region Award”

BEML Rail & Metro bags Business Excellence Awards

BEML Rail & Metro business vertical received the Business Excellence Awards for Best Performance in Best Marketing efforts and highest growth business vertical from 2017-2018 to 2019

BEML has introduced Business Excellence Performance award to promote and support business group, who are achieving best business alround performance

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Shri Deepak Kumar Hota, CMD called on Shri HD Kumara Swamy, Hon'ble Chief Minister

thof Karnataka at Bangalore on 9 May 2019, to

apprise him on the Company's contribution to Bangalore Metro Corporation through supply of Metro Coaches and Intermediary Cars in the

st1 phase. He appealed to provide an opportunity to supply Metro coaches for the BMRCL in the

nd2 phase, that will facilitate industrial growth in Ka rna taka and p rov i de emp loymen t opportunities in large numbers. He also offered to supply MEMU for the forthcoming Suburban Rail Project. The Hon'ble Chief Minister expressed his happiness and assured of the state Government's continuous support to BEML.

Shri Sanjay Mitra, I.A.S., Secretary Defence, GoI th

visited Bangalore Complex on February 9 2019. On arrival, he was warmly received by Shri BR Viswanatha, then Director (Mining & Construction), Shri Suresh S Vastrad, Director (Rail & Metro) and Shri Vidyabhushan Kumar, CVO. He inspected the Metro manufacturing facilities, Defence aggregates and held discussions with BEML top management. In his remarks he mentioned “Had a very educative visit. I was impressed by the facilities and the professionalism of BEML personnel. I wish BEML all the best’’.

Visit of Secretary Defence to Bangalore Complex

Secretary, DP’s maiden visit to BEML

CMD Meets Hon'ble Chief Minister, Karnataka

Dr. Ajay Kumar, Secretary Defence Production, th GoI made a maiden visit to BEML on April 15

2019 to Bangalore Complex. Accompanied by

Shri Deepak Kumar Hota, CMD, BEML, he went

around the manufacturing facility and evinced

interest in knowing the technological prowess of

BEML. Later, he held detailed discussions with

the Management on BEML’s ongoing projects.

He complimented BEML CMD and the team for

their excellent work in Defence, Mining &

Construction and Rail & Metro business and

assured all support from MoD. “Looking forward

to see BEML as World Leader in its product

line”, he wrote in the visitor’s book.

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At a function held at BEML Bangalore Complex, Shri D S Mishra, IAS, Secretary, Housing & Urban Affairs, Govt. of India agged off the Metro car set in the presence of Shri Deepak Kumar Hota, CMD BEML.

Earlier, Shri Mishra had detailed discussion with BEML Ofcials and was taken around the production facilities. He was accompanied by Shri Ajay Seth, MD, BMRCL. Shri Mishra appreciated the efforts being made by BEML in contributing to the core sectors of the economy.

“BEML is always at the forefront by providing world class metro cars that helps to decongest urban roads,” said Shri Deepak Kumar Hota, CMD.

th11 Metro Car set to Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRCL), was agged

rdoff on 3 April 2019.

th11 Car Set For Kolkata Metro Flagged off

It may be noted that BEML has bagged order for supply of 14 car sets to KMRCL, out of which 10 metro car sets were already delivered. The Company has so far produced more than 1500 Metro Cars for Delhi, Jaipur, Bangalore & Calcutta Metro Corporations.

Shri RA Rajeev, IAS., Commissioner, MMRDA inspected the Metro manufacturing facilities at BEML, coinciding with Rolling Stock order for Mumbai Metro Line-2 & 7. Accompanied by Shri BB Modgil, Sr.Director MRDA, Shri SS Joshi, Director (RS) DMRC, he held detailed discussions with Shri Deepak Kumar Hota,

Meeting with Commissioner, MMRDA

CMD and senior executives of BEML on modalities of supply of Metro Coaches. He lauded BEML and said “It was impressive workmanship and oor of the factory is managed very well. Quality of outputs are of very good standards. I am sure that Mumbai will get good product of international standards”.

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At Aero India 2019, Asia’s premier bi-annual Airshow & Aviation Exhibit ion, BEML showcased its competence in manufacturing of Airborne Structures, Ground Support and Ground Handling Systems and also displayed missile aggregates for Akash and Quick Response Surface-to-Air-Missile (QRSAM) along with ISRO Motor, Bomb Pallets and Aviation Hoses, which are critical components for the aviation sector.

The BEML s ta l l was inaugurated by Mr. Lubomir Metnar, Hon'ble Defence Minister, Czech Republic in the presence of BEML Management.

BEML is shaping its vision to reach new frontiers, in association with OEMs aiming to be

BEML Pavilion at AERO Show 2019

General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Army Staff in discussion with BEML team during his Visit to BEML Pavilion

Mr. Lubomir Metnar Hon'ble Defence Minister, Czech Republic going around BEML Pavilion

Shri Kailasavadivoo Sivan ISRO Chairman with Shri Deepak Kumar Hota, CMD at BEML pavilion. Also seen Shri R H Muralidhara, Director (Defence Business).

L&T Defence Team seen with CMD BEML during their visit to BEML Pavilion.

BEML at Aero India 2019

a signicant player in the International Aerospace Industry and support growth of India's Aviation, Defence and Aerospace sectors, particularly through Make-in-India initiative. The show was held from 20-24 February, 2019 at Yelahanka Air Force Station, Bangalore.

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IRKUT Corporation, Russia, a UAC member, provides complete solutions in military and civil aircraft design, testing, manufacture, marketing, sales and after-sales support. Corporation participates in international industrial cooperation while manufacturing components for the Airbus A320 airliner family.

Shri Deepak Kumar Hota, CMD BEML exchanged the Certicate of Co-operation to manufacture Aero Space components with Mr. Vladimir Sautov, V.P. & External Relations, IRKUT Corporation, Russia at The Aero Show 2019.

The partnership was signed by Mr. Deepak Kumar Hota, Chairman & Managing Director, BEML and

BEML entered into a Certicate of Partnership with US based Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company during the Aero Show 2019.

Lockheed Martin Partners with BEML

BEML is exploring global and domestic opportunities and benet from the offset policy laid down for defence procurement by GOI.

The Aerospace Division of BEML Limited in Mysuru and the upcoming Aerospace facility at SEZ near Bengaluru is to take advantage of the domestic and global opportunities in the ever-expanding Aerospace market and benet from the 'Offset' policy laid down for defence procurement by Government of India.

This step opens up avenues for collaboration be tween the two Compan i e s t o e xp l o r e manufacturing of support equipment opportunities in Aerospace.

Dr. Vivek Lall, Vice President Business Development, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, India.

BEML signed an MoU with Syndicate Bank, one of the oldest Banks, for nancing Earth Moving & Construction Equipments manufactured by BEML.

The MOU was signed in the presence of Shri Ajay Vipin Nanavati, Chairman, Syndicate Bank, Shri Deepak Kumar Hota, CMD, BEML Limited, Shri Mrutyunjay Mahapatra, MD & CEO, Syndicate Bank, Shri B R Viswanatha, Director (M&C), BEML and other senior ofcials from the respective organisation.

“BEML has been at the forefront of supporting the MSME sector through the 'Make in India' initiative. The signing of the MOU with Syndicate Bank will facilitate the availability of loans and address the growing demand for higher capacity equipments in the Mining Industry. This will also give a llip to the Mining & Construction industry in its drive

towards mechanization,” said Shri D. K. Hota, CMD, BEML.

Under the MOU, BEML will nominate Syndicate Bank as a preferred nancer for nancing its customers. The customers under the tie-up arrangement will be provided loans in the range of Rs. 20 Lakh to Rs. 300 Lakhs and preferential pricing by Syndicate Bank. Financing Equipments of BEML will be covered under 'SPECIAL' scheme of the Bank.

BEML Join hands with IRKUT Corporation

CO-OPERATION

BEML & Syndicate Bank Tie-up for Financing

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BEML upgraded Dumpers for NCL

In one of its kind initiatives Northern Coalelds Limited (NCL) received technically upgraded dumpers at NCL Central Workshop (CWS).

In the rst lot, two dumpers have been fully upgraded at CWS and deployed at Block-B coal pro ject o f the company showing robust performance. Buoyant NCL has put another three dumpers for upgradation.

This has helped NCL with increased productivity on account of equipment availability and reliability.

BEML, in association with NCL has made phenomenal changes in the main frame, body guide, operator's cabin, viscous mounting, tank and parking brake system of the dumpers that has led into better operator comfort, improved reliability with enhanced safety features.

Shri MV Rajasekar, New Director (Mining & Construction) BEML

Shri MV Rajasekar has assumed charge as Director (Mining & Construction) and member of the board of

stBEML on 1 June 2019. Prior to assuming charge, he was Executive Director and Marketing Head of

Shri Rajasekar is a graduate in Metallurgical Engineering from VNIT, Nagpur and holds a post graduate degree (M. Tech) in Welding Engineering from IIT Chennai and done his MS in Technology Management from Germany.

Mining & Construction Business, BEML. He succeeded Shri B R Viswanatha who retired from services on account of superannuation.

Shri Rajasekar has over 31 years of varied experience, spread across several functions like R&D, Production, Planning, Outsourcing and Marketing in the Mining & Construction, Defence and Rail & Metro segments.

He is married to Indira, a house wife. Their daughter Divya is currently working in USA after completion of Post Graduate Degree in Environmental Engineering.

It is a matter of pride that BEML b a g g e d t h e p r e s t i g i o u s E x c e l l e n c e Award for Table Top Calendar 2 0 1 9 f r o m Public Relations Council of India (PRCI).

thThe Award was given at the 13 PRCI Global PR conclave, held

that Jaipur on 19 March 2019. It may be recalled that the Theme of BEML Table Desk Calendar is on ‘Tribute to Param Veer Chakra Awardees’.

BEML Bags PRCI AwardShri Deepak Kumar Hota, CMD BEML was awarded the prestigious World HRD Congress Award with CEO HR Orientation Award from ET-NOW for his excellence services rendered in the area of

Human Resource Development.

As the CEO of BEML, Shri Hota initiated various innovative measures for expansion of business, indigenization, R&D, Cost Control, Green Initiative, File Management, Digitization etc., in addition to HRD and continuously striving to take the Company to greater heights. The award was presented at a function

thheld at Mumbai on 19 February, 2019.

Award for CMDS h r i U . K . Hasainabba, E x e c u t i v e D i r e c t o r -H u m a n R e s o u r c e s , B E M L w a s awarded the “Pride of HR Professional” in PSU by World HRD Congress for his excellent service rendered in the eld of Human Resources.

He was responsible for HR/IR Policies in line with changing needs of the organization and created leadership pipe-line for s u c c e s s i o n p l a n n i n g , Assessment and Development Centres, etc.

HR Award to ED (HR)

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International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity.

The day was celebrated at BEML by all women employees and executives with enthusiasm across the Company.

Smt. Sreela Roy Hota, Chief Patron of BEML Ladies Club was the Chief Guest at Bangalore Complex and addressed the gathering on women's participation. Smt. Tejaswini Ananth Kumar, Managing Trustee of Adamya Chetana Foundation, who was the special invitee on the occasion spoke on Women Empowerment.

BEML Celebrates International Women’s Day

“We look to the future with condence, driven by an inspiring vision, values of trusteeship and

thBEML celebrated 55 Foundation day on May

th11 , at all its ofces and complexes.

Shri Deepak Kumar Hota, CMD, BEML was the Chief Guest at a function held at the Corporate Ofce. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Hota informed on the healthy order book position in the current nancial year, and exhorted the employees to raise their level of productivity to reach greater heights.

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vitality powered by a dedicated world class team of human resources. Our aim is to march towards becoming a Navratna Company in the near future” he said.

He also stressed the need to adopt 'smart working', increasing the use of Articial Intelligence, 3D Printing and company branding.

The celebrations comprised of hoisting of BEML Flag by senior most employee at the respective complexes and ofces, address by the Chief Guest, President of Employees & Ofcers Associat ions, SC/ST Wel fare Association. Meritorious awards were given to employees for their exceptional contribution in service. Cultural programmes were also organized to mark the occasion.

Shri B.R. Viswanatha, then Director (Mining & Construction), Shri RH Muralidhara, Director (Defence), Shri Suresh S Vastrad, Director (Rail & Metro) also addressed the gathering which consisted of senior ofcials, employees, executives and union representatives.

International Women's Day is all about unity, celebration, reection, advocacy and action- whatever that looks like globally at a local level.

The day marked essay writing, slogan writing and painting competitions for women personnel and prizes were distributed to the winners.

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