ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 - NRB Bearing...3 AGM NOTICE The Members, NRB BEARINGS LIMITED NOTICE thIS...
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ANNUAL REPORT
2008-2009
Directors : TrilochanSinghSahney,Chairman & Managing Director
Dr.P.D.Ojha Dr.(Ms.)KalaSPant HarshbeenaSZaveri KMElavia DeveshSSahney
Bankers : BNPParibas CitibankN.A. CanaraBank AxisBankLtd.
Auditors : A.F.Ferguson&Co.
Solicitors : WadiaGhandy&Co.
Registered Office : Dhannur,�5Sir.PMRoad,Fort, Mumbai40000�. Tel.:22664�60/22664998Fax:226604�2
Works : PokhranRoadNo.2,Majiwade, Thane-400606.
E-40,M.I.D.C.IndustrialArea,Chikalthana, Aurangabad-43�0�0.
C-6,AdditionalM.I.D.C.IndustrialArea, Jalna-43�203
E-72,(I)&(II)M.I.D.C.,Waluj, Aurangabad-43��33
A-5,UppalIndustrialEstate, Hyderabad-500039
PlotNo.33,Sector–II, SIDCULIIEPantnagar, UdhamsinghNagar,Uttarakhand-263�53.
Registrar & Share Transfer Agent : MondkarComputersPvt.Ltd. 25,ShakilNiwas,MahakaliCavesRoad, Andheri(East),Mumbai400093. Tel:28366620,28207203-05 Fax:28369704,28207207
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CONTENTS
Particulars Page No.Notice......................................................................................................................3
Directors’Report...................................................................................................��
AnnexuretoDirectors’Report..............................................................................�5
ManagementDiscussion&Analysis....................................................................�8
CorporateGovernance.........................................................................................22
Auditors’CertificateoncomplianceofCorporateGovernance...........................28
Shareholders’Information....................................................................................29
ReportoftheAuditors(NRB)................................................................................34
BalanceSheetasat3�stMarch2009(NRB).......................................................38
Profit&LossAccountfortheyearended3�stMarch2009(NRB)......................39
CashFlowstatementfortheyearended3�stMarch2009(NRB)......................40
SchedulestotheAccounts...................................................................................42
BalanceSheetAbstract&Company’sGeneralBusinessProfile........................65
StatementPursuanttoSection2�2......................................................................67
AbridgedAccountsofSubsidiaryCompanies.....................................................68
ReportoftheAuditors(Consolidated).................................................................69
BalanceSheetasat3�stMarch2009(Consolidated).........................................70
Profit&LossAccountfortheyearended3�stMarch2009(Consolidated).......7�
CashFlowstatementfortheyearended3�stMarch2009(Consolidated)........72
SchedulestotheConsolidatedAccounts............................................................74
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AGM NOTICE
TheMembers,NRBBEARINGSLIMITED
NOTICEISHEREBYGIVENthatthe44thAnnualGeneralMeetingofthemembersoftheCompanywillbeheldatMCGhiaHall,KDubashMarg,Mumbai40000�onWednesday,�2thAugust,2009,at��.00a.m.totransactthefollowingbusiness:
ORDINARY BUSINESS
�. ToreceiveandadopttheAccounts,BalanceSheet,CashFlowStatementsandthereportsoftheDirectorsandAuditorsfortheyearended3�stMarch,2009.
2. Todeclareadividendfortheyearended3�stMarch,2009.
3.ToappointaDirectorinplaceofDr.PDOjhawhoretiresbyrotationandiseligibleforre-appointment.
4. To appoint a Director in place of Mr. D S Sahney who retires by rotation and is eligible for re-appointment.
5. Toconsiderandifthoughtfit,topasswithorwithoutmodifications,thefollowingresolution:
“RESOLVED THAT M/s. A F Ferguson & Co., Chartered Accountants, Mumbai be and are herebyre-appointedasAuditorsoftheCompanytoholdofficeuntiltheconclusionofthenextAnnualGeneralMeetingonsuchremunerationplusout-of-pocketexpenses,asmaybemutuallyagreeduponbetweentheBoardofDirectorsandtheAuditors.”
SPECIAL BUSINESS
6. Toconsiderandifthoughtfit,topass,thefollowingResolutionasaSpecial Resolution.
Waiver of the requirement of repayment of excess remuneration paid by the Company in case of Mr. T S Sahney, Managing Director.
“RESOLVED THATpursuanttotheprovisionsofsection�98,269and309,andotherapplicableprovisions,ifany,oftheCompaniesAct,�956,(“the Act”)readwithPartIIofScheduleXIIItotheAct,asamendedfromtimetotime(includinganystatutorymodificationorre-enactmentthereof,forthetimebeinginforce)andsubjecttotheapprovaloftheCentralGovernment,theconsentoftheCompanybeandisherebyaccordedtoratifyand/orapprove,thepaymentsmadetoMr.TSSahney,ManagingDirectoroftheCompanyinexcessoftheremunerationpayabletoMr.TSSahneyinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofScheduleXIIItotheActforthefinancialyear2008-09;suchexcessamountamountingtoRs.28,8�,045/-(RupeesTwentyEightLakhEightyOneThousandFortyFiveonly).”
“RESOLVED FURTHER THATsubject to theapprovalof theCentralGovernment,and inaccordancewith the provisions of Section 309 of the Act, the recovery of aforesaid excess remuneration paid toMr.TSSahney,ManagingDirectorof theCompany for the financial year2008-09,being theamountexceedingthestatutorylimitslaiddownundertheAct,andarisingasaconsequenceofinadequacyand/orabsenceofprofits,beandisherebywaived.”
“RESOLVED FURTHER THATanyoneofMr.DSSahney,DirectorStrategicSourcingorMr.SCRangani,Company Secretary be and are severally authorized to make such application, provide such furtherinformationandexplanationandtosign,executeandsubmit thenecessaryapplications,declarations,statements,affidavits,documentsasmayberequiredinrespectoftheaforesaidapplicationmadetotheCentralGovernmentpursuanttotheprovisionsofSection309oftheActtogiveeffecttothisresolutionasrequiredfromtimetotime.”
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7. Toconsiderandifthoughtfit,topass,thefollowingResolutionasaSpecial Resolution.
Waiver of the requirement of repayment of excess remuneration paid by the Company in case of Ms. Harshbeena S. Zaveri, President and Whole Time Director.
“RESOLVED THATpursuanttotheprovisionsofsection�98,269and309,andotherapplicableprovisions,ifany,oftheCompaniesAct,�956,(“the Act”)readwithPartIIofScheduleXIIItotheAct,asamendedfromtimetotime(includinganystatutorymodificationorre-enactmentthereof,forthetimebeinginforce)andsubjecttotheapprovaloftheCentralGovernment,theconsentoftheCompanybeandisherebyaccorded to ratifyand /orapprove, thepaymentsmade toMs.HarshbeenaS.Zaveri,PresidentandWholeTimeDirectoroftheCompanyinexcessoftheremunerationpayabletoMs.HarshbeenaS.ZaveriinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofScheduleXIIItotheActforthefinancialyear2008-09;suchexcessamountamountingtoRs.�5,44,848/-(RupeesFifteenLakhFortyFourThousandEightHundredandFortyEightonly).”
“RESOLVED FURTHER THATsubject to theapprovalof theCentralGovernment,and inaccordancewith the provisions of Section 309 of the Act, the recovery of aforesaid excess remuneration paid toMs. Harshbeena S. Zaveri, President and Whole Time Director of the Company for the financial year2008-09, being the amount exceeding the statutory limits laid down under the Act, and arising as aconsequenceofinadequacyand/orabsenceofprofits,beandisherebywaived.”
“RESOLVED FURTHER THATanyoneofMr.DSSahney,DirectorStrategicSourcingorMr.SCRangani,Company Secretary be and are severally authorized to make such application, provide such furtherinformationandexplanationandtosign,executeandsubmit thenecessaryapplications,declarations,statements,affidavits,documentsasmayberequiredinrespectoftheaforesaidapplicationmadetotheCentralGovernmentpursuanttotheprovisionsofSection309oftheActtogiveeffecttothisresolutionasrequiredfromtimetotime.”
8. Toconsiderandifthoughtfit,topass,thefollowingResolutionasaSpecial Resolution.
Approval for payment of remuneration to Mr. T S Sahney, Managing Director.
“RESOLVED THATinaccordancewiththeresolutionpassedbythemembersatthe40thAnnualGeneralMeetingoftheCompanyheldonAugust��,2005,asmodifiedbytheBoardofDirectorsattheirmeetingheldon7thJune,2007andpursuanttotheprovisionsofSections�98,269,and309,andotherapplicableprovisions,ifany,oftheActreadwithScheduleXIIItotheAct,asamendedfromtimetotime(includinganystatutorymodificationorre-enactmentthereof,forthetimebeinginforce),subjecttotheapprovaloftheCentralGovernment,theconsentoftheCompanybeandisherebyaccordedforMr.TSSahneytocontinuetoremainappointedastheManagingDirectoroftheCompanyforaperiodfromApril0�,2009toSeptember30,20�0,onthefollowingbroadtermsandconditions:
(a) AbasicremunerationofRs.4,50,000inthegradeofRs.�,00,000-Rs.5,00,000.Theannualincrementswhichwillbeeffective�stOctobereachyearwillbedecidedbytheBoardandwillbemeritbasedandtakeintoaccounttheCompany’sperformance.
(b) Inadditiontothebasicsalarypayable,theManagingDirectorshallalsobeentitledtoallowances/perquisitesnotedbelowinaccordancewiththerulesoftheCompany.
(i) Housing
�. Free unfurnished accommodation in case the accommodation is owned by theCompany.
2. IncasetheaccommodationishiredbytheCompanytheexpenditurebytheCompanyonhiringsuchunfurnishedaccommodationfortheManagingDirectorwillbesubjecttoaceilingof60%ofthesalaryoverandabove�0%payablebytheManagingDirector.
3. IncasenoaccommodationisprovidedbytheCompany,theManagingDirectorshallbeentitledtohouserentallowancesubjecttotheceilingof60%ofthemonthlybasicsalary.
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(ii) Theexpenditureincurredbythecompanyongas,electricity,waterandfurnishingsshallbevaluedaspertheIncome-taxRules,�962.
(iii) Leavetravelassistance
ReimbursementofactualtravelingexpensestoanyplaceinIndiaandreturntherefrominrespectofhimselfandfamily.
(iv) ReimbursementofMedicalExpenses
Reimbursementofmedicalexpensesforselfandfamily.
(v) PersonalAccidentInsurance
PremiumnotexceedingRs.5500/-p.a.
(vi) ClubFees
Reimbursementofmembershipfeesforclubs.
(vii) Provisionofcarwithdriverandtelephoneatresidencewillnotbeconsideredasperquisites.
(viii) ContributiontoProvidentFund,willnotbeincludedinthecomputationoftheceilingonperquisitestotheextenttheseeithersinglyorputtogetherarenottaxable,undertheIncome-TaxAct.
(c) Commission-SuchremunerationbywayofCommissionattherateof�%foreachfinancialyear,inadditiontotheabovesalaryandperquisitescalculatedwithreferencetothenetprofitoftheCompanyinaparticularfinancialyear,asmaybedeterminedbytheBoardofDirectorsoftheCompanyattheendofeachfinancialyear,subjecttotheoverallceilingstipulatedinsections�98and309oftheAct,andlimitedtooneyearbasicsalarywillbepayabletotheManagingDirectorfortherelevantfinancialyear.
“RESOLVED FURTHER THAT,intheeventthatduringthecurrencyofthetenureofMr.TSSahneyasthe‘ManagingDirector’,theCompanyhasnoprofitsoritsprofitsareinadequate,theconsentofCompanybeandisherebyaccorded,subjecttotheapprovaloftheCentralGovernmentinthisregard,tocontinuetopaytheremunerationasmentionedhereinandasdeterminedbytheBoardofDirectorstoMr.TSSahneywithoutanyrequirementofMr.SahneyrefundingtotheCompany,inaccordancewiththeprovisionsofSection309oftheAct,suchpartoftheremunerationasagreedherein,whichmaybeinexcessoftheremunerationpayabletohiminaccordancewiththeprovisionsoftheAct.”
“RESOLVED FURTHER THAT,intheeventofabsenceorinadequacyofprofitsintheCompanyassetoutabove,anyoneofMr.DSSahney,DirectorStrategicSourcingorMr.SCRangani,CompanySecretarybeandareseverallyauthorizedtoseekapprovalof theCentralGovernment intermsoftheprovisionsofSection309of theAct, if required, forwaiverof therequirementof refundingbyMr.TSSahneyofsuchexcessmoniestotheCompany.”
“RESOLVED FURTHER THAT,ifnecessary,theCompanybeandisherebyauthorisedtomakeanapplication in theprescribed formwithin theprescribedperiod to theCentralGovernmentaspertheprovisionsofSection269andSection309of theAct forobtaining itsapproval topaymentofremunerationasprovidedaboveintheeventitexceedsthelimitsprovidedinPartIand/orIIofScheduleXIIItotheActandanyoftheDirectorsoftheCompanyortheCompanySecretarybeandareherebyseverallyauthorizedtoexecuteandsignsuchforms,writings,givesuchnotice,asmaybenecessaryinthisregard.”
9. Toconsiderandifthoughtfit,topass,thefollowingResolutionasaSpecial Resolution.
Approval for payment of remuneration to Ms. Harshbeena S. Zaveri, President and Whole Time Director.
“RESOLVED THATinaccordancewiththeresolutionpassedbythemembersatthe40thAnnualGeneralMeetingof theCompanyheldonAugust��,2005,andasmodifiedby theBoardofDirectorsat theirmeetingheldon27thOctober,2006,7thJune,2007and30thJanuary,2009andpursuanttotheprovisionsofSections�98,269,and309,andotherapplicableprovisions,ifany,oftheActreadwithScheduleXIIItotheAct,asamendedfromtimetotime(includinganystatutorymodificationorre-enactmentthereof,for
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thetimebeinginforce),subjecttotheapprovaloftheCentralGovernment,theconsentoftheCompanybeandisherebyaccordedforMs.HSZaveritocontinuetoremainappointedasPresidentandwholetimedirectoroftheCompanyforaperiodfromApril0�,2009toApril0�,20�4,onthefollowingbroadtermsandconditions:
(a) BasicRemuneration -Rs. 2,85,000 in thegradeofRs. 75,000–Rs. 4,50,000.Annual incrementseffective�stAprileachyeartobedecidedbytheBoardandwillbemeritbasedandtakeintoaccounttheCompany’sperformance.
(b) Perquisites
Inadditiontothebasicsalarytheperquisitesnotedbelowwillalsobepayable.
(i) Housing
�. Freeunfurnishedaccommodationincasetheaccommodationisownedbythecompany.
2. IncasenoaccommodationisprovidedbytheCompanyhouserentallowancesubjecttoaceilingof60%ofthemonthlybasicsalary.
(ii) The expenditure incurred by the company on providing electricity and furnishings for theaccommodationshallbevaluedaspertheIncometaxrules�962.
(iii) Leavetravelassistance
Onceinayear,incurredinaccordancewiththerulesspecifiedbytheCompany,subjecttoaceilingofRs.�,00,000-p.a.
(iv) ReimbursementofMedicalExpensesReimbursementofmedicalexpensesforselfandfamily.
(v) Medical/AccidentInsuranceAsperrulesofthecompany.
(vi) PersonalAccidentInsuranceAsperrulesofthecompanywithannualpremiumnotexceedingRs.4500/-.
(vii) ClubfeesReimbursementofmembershipfeesforupto2clubsnotexceedingRs.40,000/-p.a.
(viii) Provisionofcarwithdriverandtelephoneatresidencewillnotbeconsideredasperquisites.
(ix) ContributiontoProvidentFund,SuperannuationFundwillnotbeincludedinthecomputationoftheceilingonperquisitestotheextenttheseeithersinglyorputtogetherarenottaxable,undertheIncome-TaxAct,Gratuitypayablewillnotexceedhalfamonth’ssalaryforeachcompletedyearofservice.
(c) Commission-SuchremunerationbywayofCommissionattherateof�%foreachfinancialyear,inadditiontotheabovesalaryandperquisitescalculatedwithreferencetothenetprofitoftheCompanyinaparticularfinancialyear,asmaybedeterminedbytheBoardofDirectorsoftheCompanyattheendofeachfinancialyear,subjecttotheoverallceilingstipulatedinsections�98and309oftheAct,andlimitedtohalfyear’sbasicsalarywillbepayabletothePresidentandWholetimeDirectorfortherelevantfinancialyear.
“RESOLVED FURTHER THAT,intheeventthatduringthecurrencyofthetenureofMs.HarshbeenaS.Zaverias thePresidentandWholeTimeDirector, theCompanyhasnoprofitsor itsprofitsareinadequate,theconsentofCompanybeandisherebyaccorded,subjecttotheapprovaloftheCentralGovernmentinthisregard,tocontinuetopaytheremunerationasmentionedhereinandasdeterminedbytheBoardofDirectorstoMs.ZaveriwithoutanyrequirementofMs.ZaverirefundingtotheCompany,inaccordancewiththeprovisionsofSection309oftheAct,suchpartoftheremunerationasagreedherein,whichmaybeinexcessoftheremunerationpayabletohiminaccordancewiththeprovisionsoftheAct.”
“RESOLVED FURTHER THAT,intheeventofabsenceorinadequacyofprofitsintheCompanyassetoutabove,anyoneofMr.DSSahney,DirectorStrategicSourcingorMr.SCRangani,Company
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Secretarybeandareseverallyauthorizedtoseekapprovalof theCentralGovernment intermsoftheprovisionsofSection309of theAct, if required, forwaiverof therequirementof refundingbyMrs.HarshbeenaS.ZaveriofsuchexcessmoniestotheCompany.”
“RESOLVED FURTHER THATifnecessary,theCompanybeandisherebyauthorisedtomakeanapplication in theprescribed formwithin theprescribedperiod to theCentralGovernmentaspertheprovisionsofSection269andSection309of theAct forobtaining itsapproval topaymentofremunerationasprovidedaboveintheeventitexceedsthelimitsprovidedinPartIand/orIIofScheduleXIIItotheActandanyoneofMr.DSSahney,DirectorStrategicSourcingorMr.SCRangani,CompanySecretarybeandareherebyseverallyauthorizedtoexecuteandsignsuchforms,writings,givesuchnotice,asmaybenecessaryinthisregard.”
ByOrderoftheBoard S C Rangani June2,2009 Secretary
Notes
�. A MEMBER ENTITLED TO ATTEND AND VOTE AT THE MEETING IS ENTITLED TO APPOINT A PROXY AND SUCH PROXY NEED NOT BE A MEMBER OF THE COMPANY.
Proxies inorder tobeeffective,mustbe receivedby theCompanynot less than48hoursbefore themeeting.
2. TheRegisterofMembersoftheCompanyandTransferBooksthereofwillbeclosedfrom5thAugust,2009to�2thAugust,2009(bothdaysinclusive).
3. i) Thedividendafterdeclaration,willbepaidtothosesharehoderswhosenamesappearintheRegisterofMembersaftergivingeffecttoallvalidsharetransfersinphysicalformlodgedwiththeCompanyonorbefore4thAugust2009.
ii) Inrespectofsharesheldinelectronicform,tothose“deemedMembers”whosenamesappearsonthestatementsofbeneficialownershipfurnishedbyNationalSecuritiesDepositoryLimited(NSDL)andCentralDepositoryServices(India)Limited(CDSL)attheendofbusinesshourson4thAugust2009.
iii) Members and all others concerned are requested to lodge transfer deeds, change of addresscommunication,mandates(ifany)withtheCompany’sShareTransferAgentsM/s.MondkarComputersPvt.Ltd.,2�,ShakilNiwas,MahakaliCavesRoad,Andheri(East),Mumbai400093before4thAugust,2009.
4. TheSecuritiesandExchangeBoardofIndiahasmadeitmandatoryforallcompaniestousethebankaccountdetailsfurnishedbythedepositoriesfordepositingdividendthroughElectronicClearingService(ECS)toinvestorswhereverECSandbankdetailsareavailable.IntheabsenceofECSfacilities,thecompanywillprintthebankaccountdetailsifavailable,onthepaymentinstrumentfordistributionofdividend.
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 192A(2) and 173(2) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1956.
Item No: 6
Waiver of the requirement of repayment of excess remuneration paid by the Company in case of Mr. T S Sahney, Managing Director.
Themembersatthe40thAnnualGeneralMeetingoftheCompanyheldonAugust��,2005,hadapprovedtheappointmentandremunerationofMr.TSSahneyasaManagingDirectorofaCompanyforaperiodoffiveyearsw.e.f.October0�,2005.ThereaftertheBoardofDirectorsattheirmeetingheldon7thJune,2007hadenhancedtheremunerationforallwholetimedirectorsinlinewithmarketlevels.
Due to inadequacy and absence of profits during the year 2008-09, the managerial remuneration paid toMr.TSSahneywasinexcessofthemaximumpermissiblelimitasprescribedunderScheduleXIIIoftheAct.Reasons forabsenceofprofit / inadequateprofithavebeensetout indetailelsewhere in thisExplanatoryStatement.
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TheexcessremunerationpaidtoMr.SahneyRs.28,8�,045/-(RupeesTwentyEightLakhEightyOneThousandFortyFiveonly)(excludingcontributiontoprovidentfundforthefinancialyear2008-09.)
AspertheprovisionsofSection309oftheCompaniesAct,�956,anyremunerationpaidtoadirectorinexcessofthemaximumremunerationpayabletohiminaccordancewiththeprovisionsofScheduleXIIIoftheCompaniesAct,�956isrequiredtoberefundedbythedirectortotheCompany,unlesssuchrequirementiswaivedbythecompanypursuanttoreceiptofpermissionfromtheCentralGovernment.
TheBoardofDirectorsat itsmeetingheldon2ndJune,2009,haveconsidered theextensiveexpertiseofMr.TSSahneyintheindustry,hissignificantcontributiontothegrowthoftheCompanyandthefactthattheremunerationpaidtohimisclearlyjustifiedbyhislongexperienceandachievementsandhaveaccordinglyratified,confirmedandapproved,subjecttotheapprovaloftheshareholdersandoftheCentralGovernment,thepaymentofaforesaidremuneration,inexcessofthelimitsprescribedunderScheduleXIIIoftheActandhavedecidedtowaivetherecoveryoftheexcessremunerationpaidtoMr.TSSahney,subjecttoapprovaloftheCentralGovernmentinthisregard.Anapplicationinthisregard,willbemadetoCentralGovernmentforseekingitsapprovalforwaiveroftherequirementforrecoveryofexcessremunerationpaidtoMr.TSSahney.
TheBoardofDirectorsrecommendsthepassingofthisresolution.NootherdirectorexceptMr.TSSahney,Ms. H S Zaveri and Mr. D S Sahney is interested in passing of the resolution to the extent of the excessremunerationpaidtoMr.TSSahney.
Item No : 7
Waiver of the requirement of repayment of excess remuneration paid by the Company in case of Ms. Harshbeena S. Zaveri, President and Whole Time Director.
Themembers,atthe40thAnnualGeneralMeetingoftheCompanyheldonAugust�3,2005,hadapprovedtheappointmentandremunerationofMs.HarshbeenaS.Zaveri,PresidentandWholeTimeDirectoroftheCompanyforaperiodof5yearsw.e.f.April0�,2005.ThereaftertheBoardofDirectorsattheirmeetingheldon27thOctober,2006and7thJune,2007hadenhancedtheremunerationforallwholetimedirectorsinlinewithmarketlevels.
Due to inadequacy and absence of profits during the year 2008-09, the managerial remuneration paid toMs.ZaveriwasinexcessofthemaximumpermissiblelimitasprescribedunderScheduleXIIIoftheAct.Reasonsforlossofprofit/inadequateprofithavebeensetoutindetailelsewhereinthisExplanatoryStatement.
TheexcessremunerationpaidtoMs.ZaveriwasRs.�5,44,848/-(RupeesFifteenLakhFortyFourThousandEightHundredandFortyEightonly)(excludingcontributiontoprovidentfundandsuperannuationschemeforthefinancialyear2008-09.)
AspertheprovisionsofSection309oftheCompaniesAct,�956,anyremunerationpaidtoadirectorinexcessofthemaximumremunerationpayabletohiminaccordancewiththeprovisionsofScheduleXIIIoftheCompaniesAct,�956isrequiredtoberefundedbythedirectortotheCompany,unlesssuchrequirementiswaivedbythecompanypursuanttoreceiptofpermissionfromtheCentralGovernment.
TheBoardofDirectorsat itsmeetingheldon2ndJune,2009,haveconsidered theextensiveexpertiseofMs.Zaveri in the industry,her significant contribution to thegrowthof theCompanyand the fact that theremunerationpaidtoherisclearlyjustifiedbyherlongexperienceandachievementsandhaveaccordinglyratified,confirmedandapproved,subjecttotheapprovaloftheshareholdersandoftheCentralGovernment,thepaymentofaforesaidremuneration,inexcessofthelimitsprescribedunderScheduleXIIIoftheActandhavedecidedtowaivetherecoveryoftheexcessremunerationpaidtoMs.HarshbeenaSZaveri,subjecttoapprovaloftheCentralGovernmentinthisregard.Anapplicationinthisregard,hasalreadybeenmadetoCentralGovernmentforseekingitsapprovalforwaiveroftherequirementforrecoveryofexcessremunerationpaidtoMs.HarshbeenaSZaveri.
The Board of Directors recommends the passing of this resolution. No Director of the Company exceptMs.HSZaveri,Mr.TSSahneyandMr.DSSahneyisinterestedinpassingoftheresolutiontotheextentoftheexcessremunerationpaidtoMs.HSZaveri.
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Item No : 8
Approval for payment of remuneration to Mr. T S Sahney, Managing Director.
Asthemembersareaware,Mr.TSSahneywasappointedasa‘ManagingDirector’oftheCompanyforaperiodof5yearswitheffectfromOctober0�,2005atanAnnualGeneralMeetingoftheCompanyheldonAugust��,2005.
Duetoinadequacyandabsenceofprofits,theBoardofDirectorsoftheCompany,attheirmeetingheldon2ndJune,2009,haveconsidered,andsubjecttoapprovalofmembers,approvedthecontinuationofhistenurefortheperiodfromApril0�,2009toMarch3�,20�0andhaveapprovedthecontinuationofthepaymentoftheremunerationpresentlybeingpaidtoMr.TSSahneywithouttherequirementofrefundbyMr.TSSahneyinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofSection309oftheActofanyamountspaidtoMr.TSSahney,whichmaybeinexcessoftheremunerationpayabletoMr.TSSahneyinaccordancewiththetermsofPartIIofScheduleXIIIoftheAct.
This Resolution seeks to obtain the Members’ and Central Governments’ approval for continuation ofMr.TSSahneyastheManagingDirectoroftheCompanyandcontinuationofpaymentofremunerationtoMr.TSSahneyassetoutintheresolution.
ThismaybetreatedasanabstractofthetermsandconditionsgoverningtheappointmentofMr.TSSahneyastheManagingDirectoroftheCompany.
NoDirectoroftheCompanyexceptMr.TSSahney,Ms.HSZaveriandMr.DSSahneyisconcernedorinterestedinthisResolution.TheBoardofDirectorsoftheCompanyrecommendthepassingofthisSpecialResolution.
Item No: 9
Approval for payment of remuneration to Ms. Harshbeena S. Zaveri, President and Whole Time Director.
Asthemembersareaware,Ms.HarshbeenaS.ZaveriwasappointedasthePresidentandWholeTimeDirectoroftheCompanyforaperiodof5yearswitheffectfromApril0�,2005atanAnnualGeneralMeetingoftheCompanyheldonAugust��,2005onthetermsandconditionssetouttherein.AttheBoardmeetingheldon30thJanuary,2009theBoardofDirectorshaveapprovedthere-appointmentofMs.HSZaveriasPresidentandWholetimedirectorforafurtherperiodof5yearsw.e.f.�stApril,2009to3�stMarch,20�4onthetermsandconditionsincludingremunerationasapprovedattheBoardmeetingheldon7thJune,2007.
Duetoinadequacyandabsenceofprofits,theBoardofDirectorsoftheCompany,attheirmeetingheldon2ndJune,2009,haveconsidered,andsubject toapprovalofmembers,approved thecontinuationofhertenurefortheperiodfromApril0�,2009toMarch0�,20�4andhaveapprovedthecontinuationofthepaymentoftheremunerationpresentlybeingpaidtoMs.HarshbeenaSZaveriwithouttherequirementofrefundbyMs.HarshbeenaSZaveriinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofSection309oftheActofanyamountspaidtoMs.HarshbeenaS.Zaveri, which may be in excess of the remuneration payable to Ms. Harshbeena S Zaveri,whichmaybeinexcessoftheremunerationpayabletoMs.HarshbeenaSZaveriinaccordancewiththetermsofPartIIofScheduleXIIIoftheAct.
This Resolution seeks to obtain the Members’ and Central Governments’ approval for continuation ofMs.HarshbeenaSZaveriasthePresidentandWholeTimeDirectoroftheCompanyandcontinuationofpaymentofremunerationtoMs.HarshbeenaSZaveriassetoutintheresolution.
ThismaybetreatedasanabstractofthetermsandconditionsgoverningtheappointmentofMs.HarshbeenaSZaveriasthePresidentandWholeTimeDirectoroftheCompany.
NoDirectoroftheCompanyexceptMs.HarshbeenaSZaveri,Mr.TSSahneyandMr.DSSahneyisconcernedorinterestedinthisResolution.TheBoardofDirectorsoftheCompanyrecommendthepassingofthisSpecialResolution.
Reasons for inadequacy of profits in FY 2008-09
�. Automotivesectordemandturnedsluggishasaresultoftheglobaleconomicslowdown.
2. Operatingprofitshitby:
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a) Sharpincreaseincostsofmaterialsconsumedowingtohighcommodityprices,particularlyofsteelandoilbasedinputs
b) risingemployeecostspartiallyabsorbedasproductionvolumesshowednegativegrowth.
3. Investmentsinenhancedproductioncapacitiesremainedpartiallyutilizedowingtodownturnindemandbutresultedinhigherchargefordepreciation.
4. Exchangelossincurredarisingfromunexpectedvolatilityincurrencymovements.
5. Higher requirementofcapitalemployed in thebusiness tonurse the increased inventories,slowdown incollectionsandadditionaldebtincurredforfinancingcapacityenhancementsresultedinhigherinterestcharges.
TheBoardofDirectorsareof the view that theadverse factorshave startedcorrecting in thecurrentfinancialyear–demandisshowingsignsofsustainedimprovement,commoditypriceshavestabilizedatmorereasonablelevels,interestrateshaveeasedandcurrencymovementshavebeenfavourablewiththeINRshowingstrengthwiththeimprovedprospectsfortheIndianeconomy.Thefundamentalparametersforthecompanyaresoundandconsideringitspastfinancialperformance,thecompanyexpectstohaveadequateprofitsforthecurrentfinancialyear.
Notes on Directors seeking re-appointment
AsrequiredunderListingAgreement,particularsofDirectorswhoaretobere-appointedaregivenbelow:
�. Name Dr.PDOjha
DateofBirth 0�.07.�929
Qualifications B.A(Econ)M.A(AdvancedEcon),Ph.D(Economics)
Experience 56 years experience post qualification, as Professor and Head ofEconomicsDept.HeldkeypositionswithTheReserveBankofIndiafromwhereheretiredasDeputyGovernor
DirectorSince 03.06.�99�
Category NonExecutiveandindependent
DIN 009734�0
ListofotherDirectorships WeizmannLtd-ChairmanKJMCInvestmentTrustCo.Ltd.
MembershipinCommitteesinothercompanies
WeizmannLtd-MemberAuditCommittee
No.ofsharesheld Nil
2. Name Mr.DSSahney
DateofBirth �7.��.�968
Qualifications Bachelor of Arts degree (Business Administration & Economics) fromRichmondCollege,LondonandMasterinBusinessAdministration(Generalmanagement)fromtheAsianInstituteofManagement(Phillipines)
Experience �6years
DirectorSince May200�
Category ExecutiveandNonindependent(Promoter)
DIN 00003956
ListofotherDirectorships None
MembershipinCommitteesinothercompanies
None
No.ofsharesheld �752300
ByOrderoftheBoard S C Rangani June2,2009 Secretary
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT
ToTheMembersNRBBEARINGSLIMITEDMumbai
YourDirectorshavepleasureinpresentingtheirFortyfourthAnnualReporttogetherwithAuditedAccountsfortheyearended3�stMarch,2009.
�. Financial Results Year ended Yearended 31st March, 2009 3�stMarch,2008 Rs. lacs Rs.lacs Profitbeforeprovidingfor Depreciationandtaxation 2855.53 6980.46
Less:Depreciation �939.47 �796.84 Provisionfortaxation Current(net) 280.07 �650.00 Deferred �29.67 97.37 FBT 80.00 85.00 Profitaftertaxation 426.32 335�.25 Add:Balancebroughtforward 257�.3� 9�5.92 2997.63 4267.�7 Appropriation: Dividend 775.38 ��63.07 Taxondistributedprofits �3�.78 �97.66 GeneralReserve 50.00 335.�3 Profit&LossAccount 2040.47 257�.3� 2997.63 4267.�74267.�7 2. Dividend
DirectorsrecommenddividendofRs.�.60/-perequityshareofRs.2/-(Rs.2.40pershareforpreviousyear)payabletomembers/beneficialownersaspertheRegisterofMembersasapplicableaggregatingRs.907.�6lacs.
3. Operations
Sales(netofexciseduty)fortheyearended3�stMarch,2009wereRs.29074lacsasagainstRs.32�42lacsinthepreviousyear,adecreaseof9.5%.Profitbeforetax(PBT)wasatRs.9�6lacsascomparedtoRs.5�84lacsin2007-08,downby82.3%.Afterprovidingforcurrentanddeferredtaxes,theProfitaftertax(PAT)wasRs.426lacs(Rs.335�lacsin2007-08),downby87.3%.
2008-09beganonabuoyantnote– the initialmarketparameterswereencouragingandreflected themultidimensionalstrengthsofourdomesticeconomy.However,astheyearunfolded,globalmarketsweresubjecttodevelopmentssuchasvolatilityincrudeoilprices,inflationarypressures,particularlycommodityprices,and lateron, thesub-primecrisis in theUS.Over the last2quartersof theyear,aneconomicslowdownenvelopedthewholeworldandIndiahasalsobeenimpacted,witnessingamoderationingrowth.CorrectiveactionbytheGovernment&RBImanagedtocontaintheinflationaryspiralandspurgrowth.BusinessconfidenceisreturningandmostbelievethatthefundamentalsofemergingIndia’sgrowthstoryareintact.
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Duringtheyear,inspiteoftheglobalmeltdownaffectingdemandfrominternationalcustomers,exportscouldregisteragrowthof25%.Thecompanyiscontinuingitsproductdevelopmentinitiativesforthenewplatformsofitsinternationalcustomers,thoughasharprecoveryindemandisexpectedonlyinthefinancialyear20�0-��.
AsrequiredunderthenewAccountingStandards,relatedpartytransactions,calculationsofearningspershare,provisionofdeferredtaxliabilityandconsolidatedaccountsofthecompanyanditssubsidiariesaremadeapartoftheAnnualReport.
4. Public Deposits
Thecompanyhasnottakenfixeddepositsduringtheyear.Therearenounclaimeddeposits.
5. Directors
Dr.PDOjhaandMr.DSSahneyretirebyrotationpursuanttoArticle���oftheArticlesofAssociationandareeligibleforreappointment.
6. Subsidiaries and Joint Venture Company
Asof3�stMarch,2009thecompanyhastwosubsidiariesviz.SNLBearingsLtd(SNL)andNRBBearings(Thailand)Ltd.TheconsolidatedresultsincludetheworkingofthesesubsidiariesandofthejointventurecompanySchneeberger(India)Pvt.Ltd.
SNLBearingshasreportedalowerPATofRs.�00lacs(previousyearRs.275lacs)andhasbeenaffectedbytheslowdownindemand.
NRBBearings(Thailand)Ltd.hasincurredalossofTHB�9.�85million(Rs.269lacs).Commercialproductionisexpectedtocommenceduringthefirsthalfof09-�0.
Schneeberger (India)Pvt. Ltd. has, for the financial yearended3�stDecember, 2008,net revenueofRs.35.35lacsandaPATofRs.�[email protected]%hasbeendeclaredfortheyear.
7. Information regarding employees
InformationpursuanttoSection2�7(2A)oftheCompaniesAct,�956readwiththeCompanies(ParticularsofEmployees),Rules,�975formspartofthisreport.
8. Conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo
InformationrequiredasperSection2�7(�)(e)oftheCompaniesAct,�956readwithCompanies(DisclosureofParticularsintheReportofBoardofDirectors)Rules,�988hasbeengivenintheAnnexureformingpartofthisreport.
9. Industrial Relations
Duringtheyearthecompanymaintainedcordialrelationswiththeworkmen’sunionsatallplants.
�0. Safety, Health and Environment
Thecompany’splantsatThane,Aurangabad,Waluj,HyderabadandJalnahavealreadybeenawardedinternationally recognized external certification viz. ISO�400�:2004 (for adherence to environmentalprocesses),OHSAS:�800�:�999(forHealth&Safety)andISO/TS:�6949:2002(qualitymanagement)
Thecommitmenttotheenvironmentextendsbeyondlegalcompliancerequirementsandinitiativesareunderwayacrossthecompany’slocationstominimizetheconsumptionofnaturalresourcesandreducingwasteandemissions.Energyandwatermanagementpracticesarebeingcontinuouslyupgradedandincludegreeningprogrammes,rainwaterharvesting,vermiculture,treatmentplants,etc.Acousticenclosureshavebeenprovidedfornoisereductionandnaturalwindventilatorsinstalledtoimproveventilation.
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Safetyisaccordedthehighestprioritybythecompany.Aclearsafetypolicy,severaltrainingprogrammesandcommunicationtoolshavebeenputinplace.Projectsarecontinuouslyidentifiedforimprovementsandworkerparticipationandregularvisitsundertakenbysafetycommitteememberstounitsintheautosector.TPMtechniqueslikePokaYoke(mistakeproofing),photo-electricsafetyguards,twohandswitchoperations,gasandfumesdetectionsystemsarebeingimplementedonmachinestominimizeaccidents.Trainingandcompetenceprogrammesareconductedtoeducateandcreateawarenessamongstemployees,theirfamiliesandthecompany’scontractors.
��. Corporate social responsibility
Yourcompanyhasalwaysbelievedinandworkedtowards“inclusivegrowth”-improvingthequalityoflifeofthepeoplewetouchandinthecommunitieswhereweoperate.Thecompanyvaluesitspartnershipwiththelocalauthorities(adoptionofITI’satJalna,Ambad,GangapurandDevulgaonraja)andsupportstheIMCWorldBankprojectforupgradationofITI’satUsmanbadandNilangacontributingtotheskillsdevelopmentoflocals.
ThecompanyisoneofthecosponsorsinaprojectlaunchedbyTERI(TheEnergyandResourcesInstitute,Mumbai) to target2000children from20municipalschools inandaroundMumbai inanenvironmenteducationandawarenessproject-globalwarming,biodiversity,water,wasteandenergy.
�2. Corporate governance
Pursuanttoclause49ofthelistingagreementswiththestockexchanges,aManagementDiscussionandAnalysis,CorporateGovernanceReportandAuditors’CertificateregardingcomplianceofconditionsofCorporateGovernancearemadepartoftheAnnualReport.
TheCodeofConductforDirectorsandSeniorManagementpersonnelofthecompany,asapprovedbytheBoard,hasbeenaffirmedonanannualbasisbyalltheDirectorsandtheSeniorManagementpersonneloftheCompany.
TherelevantcertificationonthevariousmattersspecifiedunderparagraphVofclause49hasbeendonebytheManagingDirectorandtheSr.VPFinance&Co.SecretaryoftheCompany.
Inthecontextofmandatoryrequirementtopresentconsolidatedaccounts,whichprovidesmemberswithaconsolidatedpositionof thecompany includingsubsidiaries,at the first instance,membersarebeingprovidedwiththeReportandAccountsofthecompanytreatingtheseasabridgedaccountsascontemplatedbySection2�9oftheCompaniesact,�956.Wehaveprovidedtheabridgedbalancesheetandtheabridgedprofitandlossaccountofthesubsidiarycompaniestothemembers.Copiesoftheunabridgedbalancesheet,unabridgedprofitandlossaccountandotherdocumentsannexedtothesameshallbemadeavailableforinspectionattheregisteredofficeofthecompany.
MembersdesirousofreceivingthefullReportandAccountsofthesubsidiarieswillbeprovidedthesameonreceiptofawrittenrequestfromthem.ThiswillhelpsaveconsiderablecostinconnectionwithprintingandmailingoftheReportandAccounts.
�3. Directors’ responsibility statement
InaccordancewithSection2�7(2AA)oftheCompaniesAct,�956,theDirectorsstatethat:
i. inthepreparationofannualaccounts,allapplicableaccountingstandardshavebeenfollowedandnomaterialdepartureshavebeenmadefromthesame;
ii. accountingpoliciesaslistedintheSchedule�9tothefinancialstatementshavebeenselectedandconsistentlyappliedandreasonableandprudentjudgementsandestimateshavebeenmadesoastogiveatrueandfairviewofthestateofaffairsoftheCompanyason3�stMarch,2009andoftheprofitoftheCompanyfortheaccountingyearendedonthatday;
iii. proper and sufficient care for maintenance of adequate accounting records has been taken inaccordancewiththeprovisionsoftheActsoastosafeguardtheassetsoftheCompanyandtopreventanddetectfraudandotherirregularities;
iv. theAnnualAccountshavebeenpreparedonagoingconcernbasis.
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�4. Audit Qualification
TheAuditor’sReportfortheyearended3�stMarch’2009drawsattentiontonote��(a)ofSchedule20thatinadequateprofitsduringtheyearhaveresultedinexcessremunerationofRs.44.26lacshavingbeenpaidtotheManagingDirectorandoneWholetimeDirectorconsideringtheprovisionsofSections�98and269,readwithScheduleXIIIoftheCompaniesAct,�956.Suchpaymentrequirestheapprovalofshareholdersbywayofspecialresolution,whichisproposedinthenoticefortheensuingAGM,andthepriorapprovaloftheCentralGovernment,whichapplicationshallbemadebythecompanyafterobtainingshareholdersapproval.TheBoardofDirectorsareoftheviewthatthefinancialresultsfortheyearhavebeenaffectedbytheunprecedentedglobalmeltdownandtheunexpectedvolatilityincurrencymovements.Thefundamentalparametersforthecompanyaresound,theadversefactorshavestartedcorrectinginthecurrentfinancialyearandconsideringthepastfinancialperformanceofthecompanythenecessaryapprovalsshouldbeforthcoming.
�5. Auditors
M/s.AFFerguson&Co.retireattheensuingAnnualGeneralMeetingandareeligibleforre-appointment.TheAuditCommitteeandtheBoardrecommendsthereappointmentofM/sAFFerguson&Co.,CharteredAccountants,astheAuditorsoftheCompany.
�6. Acknowledgement
TheDirectorsplaceon record theirappreciationof theenthusiasmandunstintingefforts renderedbyemployeesatalllevels.TheDirectorsalsowishtoacknowledgewiththanksallotherstakeholdersfortheircooperationandsustainedsupport.Yourcompanywillcontinueinitsendeavourtobuildandnurturethesestronglinkswithallitspartners,basedonmutuality,respectandcooperationwitheachother.
YourDirectorslookforwardtothefuturewithconfidence.
OnbehalfoftheBoard
T S SahneyMumbai:June2,2009 Chairman
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ANNEXURE TO DIRECTORS’ REPORT
Particulars under the Companies (Disclosure of particulars in the Report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988.
A. Measures taken for Conservation of Energy
Thecompanyhasalwaysbeenconsciousoftheneedforconservationofenergy.Effortsforconservationofenergyinallareasaremadeonacontinuousbasis-maximizinguseofdaylight,usingenergyefficientlamps,optimumutilizationoffurnaces,providingvariablespeeddriveformotorsonmachines,arrestingleakagesincompressedairpipingandelectricalsystemsanduseofalternatefuelinassembly.Themajorareaswherespecificenergyconservationmeasureshavebeenimplementedduringtheyearare:-
• Atallplantsthepowerfactor iscontinuallymonitoredandmaintainedintherangeof0.98to�.00resultinginsubstantialsavingsinenergybillsbywayofrebatesfromtheStateElectricityBoards.
• AtJalna,usageofenergyefficientlampsandmotorshaveresultedinannualsavingsofRs.�.45lacs.
• AtWaluj,useofenergyefficientlightsandfittingofvariablefrequencydriveshavegivenannualsavingsofRs.0.86lacs.
• AtHyderabad,coolingwatercirculationpumpschangedto3HPfrom7.5HPandairleakagesarrested.AnnualsavingsofRs.4.5lacs.
• AtThane,usageofThyristercontrolsandautoignitionsystemsonfurnacesandnaturalwindventilatorshaveresultedinpowersavingsofRs.�.09lacsandLPGsavingsofRs.0.3�lacs.
• AtAurangabad reduction inLPGconsumptionbychangeofprocess to the tuneofRs.�.95 lacsannually.
B. Technology Absorption, Research & Development (R & D)
Thecompanyhasacontinuingprogrammetoenhanceitsrangeofproductstomeetthefutureneedsoftheevolvingmarketbyprovidingastrongpropositionforitscustomers.Aspartofthisprogramme,itsengineeringandtechnologydevelopmentcentershavecarriedoutimprovementsasdetailedbelow:
SpecificareasinwhichR&Discarriedoutbythecompany
Mainthrustduringtheyearwason:NewproductdevelopmentContact stress analysis/dynamic analysis capability enhanced using FEMtechnologyStandardisationofmaterialandqualityspecifications–usageofmaterialtoimproveimpactstrength,newlubricantsforuseinadverseconditions,plasticcagesforhightemperatureapplicationsDevelopedcompetenciesonsurfaceengineeringandcoatingsApplicationbasedcalculationcapability,simulationandtesting
BenefitsderivedasaresultoftheaboveR&D
There was quantum jump in new product development – �20 new sizes,specialweldedcageCRBs,intricatetransmissioncomponents(thickshell),self locking thrust bearings, progressive tools for sheet metal parts andalternatetoolmaterialforrapiddevelopment.Toimproveproductlife,alternatespecificationsforrawmaterialshavebeenworkedout.Chemicallaboratorysetupfortestingalltypesofcomponentsandidentifyingheavyhazardousmaterialsformeetingglobalenvironmentalrequirements.Technicalpapersonbearingfinitesimulation,dynamic impact load,metalformingandthrustbearingcontact,published.
Futureplanofaction NewproductdevelopmentSelflockingpolyamidecages,specialdoubleseriescylindricalrollersandwichbearingsTestingofbearingsinoscillatingconditionSystemforlifelonglubricationandrustpreventionPlanningrapidprototypedevelopmentshopforcompressingNPDtime.
ExpenditureonR&D DuringtheyearanamountofRs.25�.��lacshasbeenincurredonrevenueandRs.44.72lacsoncapitalaccountforR&Dexpenses.
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C. Foreign exchange earnings and outgo Foreignexchangeearnings Rs.4540lacs Foreignexchangeoutgo Rs.4657lacsInformationpursuanttoSection2�7(2A)oftheCompaniesAct,�956readwiththeCompanies(ParticularsofEmployees),Rules,�975
Name,Qualifications&Designation (Age)Experience
DateofComm.
ofEmplmt.
RemunerationRupees
LastEmployment
Mr.TSSahney,M.AChairman&ManagingDirector
(8�)62
�7.7.�966 82,2�,045 -
Ms.H.S.Zaveri,A.B(USA)President
(49)22
0�.�0.�987 72,68,248 -
Mr.DSSahney,BBA (UK), MBABBA(UK),MBADirector-StrategicSourcing
(40)�6
Oct�993 52,�3,5�0 TraineeCreditLyonnaisBank,
Mr.S.C.Rangani,BCom,MMS,ACSSr.VPFinance&Co.Secretary
(60)38
22.02.�993 59,75,9�0 GM-Finance&SystemsPoyshaInd.Co.Ltd.
Dr.SMSinghi,BSc,LLM,PH.d (Law)BSc,LLM,PH.d(Law)VPPersonnel
(56)32
�5.07.�99� 3�,2�,846 Sr.Manager-HRLloydsSteelIndus.Ltd
Mr.ASKohli**BE(Mechanical),PGDIMVP-SpecialProjects
(52)3�
04.03.�996 4,70,�70 GeneralManagerCoventrySpring&Engg.Co.Ltd.
Mr.AChaudhuri,B.Tech.PGDBMB.Tech.PGDBMSr.VPOperations
(55)3�
0�.07.2006 40,80,450 Chief(Operations&Tech.Services)TataSteelLtd,(BearingsDivn)
Mr.RSen,BE (Mech.), PGCGMBE(Mech.),PGCGMVPSales&Marketing
47(24)
0�.04.2005 33,35,090 GM-WesternRegionLucasIndia
Mr.RMatkar,B.E (Mech.), (M.E.Prod.)B.E(Mech.),(M.E.Prod.)VPProjects&Logistics
56(32)
02.08.2005 28,30,840 VicePresident(SC&Sourcing)Celetronix(India)
Mr.PRay,B.E (Mechanical)B.E(Mechanical)VPEngineering
53(3�)
�9.07.�999 27,6�,596 HeadofDesign&DevelopmentTataSteelLtd,(BearingsDivn)
Mr.MNShintre*BE,MMS,GradICWAVPFinance
(43)2�
07.05.2007 �4,35,2�5 VPFinance&ITTataAutocompSystemsLtd.
Mr.B.D.Patil*BSc.,MLSVPHR
(5�)25
29.05.2007 8,04,240 HeadHRModernFoodsLtd.,NewDelhi
Ms.JSharma*BCom,CA,CPA,VP-CFO
(42)�5
23.03.2009 77,79� GlobalManager-Finance,SKFAsiaPacificPvt.Ltd.
Mr.HHKamping(Degree in Mech.Engg.)DegreeinMech.Engg.)VPInternationalBusinessDevelopment
(53)29
��.06.2007 �,02,82,859 ChiefEngineerAutomotiveTimken,Halle/WestFalen
*Partoftheyear**OnsecondmenttoNRBBearings(Thailand)Ltd.
ThenatureofemploymentiscontractualandtermsofremunerationaregovernedunderBoardandMembers’resolutions.Grossremunerationincludessalary,bonus,commission,company’scontributiontoprovidentfundandsuperannuationscheme,allowances,perquisites,leaveencashmentasapplicablebutexcludescontributiontogratuityfundmadeonthebasisofactuarialvaluation.
OnbehalfoftheBoard
T S SahneyMumbai:June2,2009 Chairman
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CEO/CFO CERTIFICATION
TheManagingDirector(CEO)andtheSr.VPFinance&CompanySecretary(CFO)ofNRBBearingsLtdherebycertifytotheboardthat:
a. wehavereviewedfinancialstatementsandthecashflowstatementfortheyearandthattothebestofourknowledgeandbelief:
(i) thesestatementsdonotcontainanymateriallyuntruestatementoromitanymaterialfactorcontainstatementsthatmightbemisleading;
(ii) thesestatementstogetherpresentatrueandfairviewofthecompany’saffairsandareincompliancewiththeexistingaccountingstandards,applicablelawsandregulations
b. tothebestofourknowledgeandbelieftherearenotransactionsenteredintobythecompanyduringtheyearwhicharefraudulent,illegalorviolativeofthecompany’scodeofconduct.
c. weacceptresponsibilityforestablishingandmaintaininginternalcontrolsforfinancialreportingandthatwehaveevaluatedtheeffectivenessoftheinternalcontrolsystemsofthecompanypertainingtofinancialreportingandwehavedisclosedtotheauditorsandtheAuditCommittee,deficienciesinthedesignoroperationsofinternalcontrols,ifany,ofwhichweareawareandthestepswehavetakenorproposetotaketorectifythesedeficiencies.
d. wehaveindicatedtotheauditorsandtheAuditCommittee:
(i) significantchangesininternalcontroloverfinancialreportingduringtheyear;
(ii) significantchangesinaccountingpoliciesduringtheyearandthatthesamehavebeendisclosedinthenotestothefinancialstatements;and
(iii) therearenoinstancesofsignificantfraudofwhichwehavebecomeawareandtheinvolvementtherein,ifany,ofthemanagementoranemployeehavingasignificantroleinthecompany’sinternalcontrolsystemoverfinancialreporting.
T S SAHNEY S C RANGANIMumbai:June2,2009 ManagingDirector(CEO) Sr.VPFinance&Co.Secretary(CFO)
DECLARATION REGARDING COMPLIANCE BY BOARD MEMBERS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL WITH THE COMPANY’S CODE OF CONDUCT
This is to confirm that the Company has adopted a Code of Conduct for all Board Members and SeniorManagementpersonnelandthesamehasbeenplacedontheCompany’swebsite.AllBoardMembersandSeniorManagementpersonnelhaveaffirmedcompliancewiththeCodeofConductinrespectofthefinancialyearended3�stMarch,2009.
T S SahneyMumbai:June2,2009 Chairman
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MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
BUSINESS REVIEW
ThecompanyisintheballandrollerbearingbusinessandistheonlymanufacturerinIndiamakingallthebroadtypesofbearingsviz.ballbearings,needle/cylindrical/spherical/tapered/thrustrollerbearings.Theannualproductionofthedomesticorganizedsectorhasmarginallydeclinedby�%atRs.2840croresfortheyear2008-09.Yourcompany’smarketshareinthedomesticorganizedsectoris�0.25%.
Afterthesub-primecrisisintheUSandcollapseofsomeoftheworld’slargestfinancialinstitutions,Indiahasalsobeenwitnesstoarelativeeconomicslowdownandseveralkeysectors,theautomotivesectorincluded,areexperiencingasignificantdipingrowth.Coupledwithsaggingeconomicconfidence,uncertaintyinthejobmarkets,highinflationandconstrainedavailabilityoffinanceduetohighinterestrates,theautomotivesectordemandturnedsluggishasbuyersadoptedawait-and-watchattitude.
Thefirsthalfoftheyearwascharacterizedbyhighcommoditypricesandothercosts,whilstgrowinginflationwasaconcern.Facedwithtougheconomicchallenges,theGovernmentresponded,initiallywithmeasurestocurbinflation,andthereafterwithastimuluspackagecuttingcenvatrates,exemptingimportsfromCVD&SADandincreasingpublicexpenditureforinfrastructureprojectsworthUSD4billionequivalentto0.7%ofGDP.RBIalsorespondedvigorouslytotheglobalfinancialcrisisbyboostingliquiditytothetuneofRs300,000croresandbyeasingmonetarypolicy.
While it isnotpossible to fullyescape the impactof theglobal financialmeltdown, the Indianeconomy isbetterplacedthanmanytowithstandtheshock,giventhatitisdrivenmorebydomesticconsumption,hasasoundbankingsystem,ayoungpopulationandastrongsavingsculture.Therefore,althoughgrowthmayberelativelymutedintherangeof6-6.5%inthenext2years,thefutureprospectsforsustainedgrowthremainverybright.
During2008-09, theautomotive industry, the largestconsumerofqualitybearings,haswitnessednegativegrowthinsomesegments.Tabledbelowaregrowthestimatesfor2009-�0projectedbythecompany,afterassessingdemandforecastswithallmajorOEMs:
VehicleProduction(Nos)
UserIndustry 2008-09 2007-08 %growth
%growth(2009-�0Est)
2-WheelersMotorcycleScooterMopeds
680�,964��57,432
435,5�3
6503,532�074,933
430,827
4.597.67�.09
27-
Total 8394,909 8009,292 4.81 2
3-WheelersPassengerCarsMUV/MPVHCV/MCVLCVTractors
50�,030�5�6,79�
32�,906�92,537224,589352,000
500,660�426,2�2
35�,37�294,957254,049346,000
0.076.35-8.40
-34.72-��.60
�.42
�22��2
Total 11,503,762 11,182,541 2.87
Source:SIAMfor2007-08and2008-09productiondataandcompanyestimates
FINANCIALS
Turnover,netofexciseduty,decreasedby9.5%toRs.29074lacsfromRs.32�42lacsin2008-09.Domesticsalesdecreasedby�3.8%fromRs.28607lacstoRs.24656lacswhileexportsincreasedby25%toRs.44�9lacsfromRs.3535lacsin2007-08.
Thetablebelowsetsforththekeyexpenseitemsasapercentageofnetrevenuesfor2007-08and2008-09.Therelentlessincreaseinglobalsteelpricessharplyincreasedcostsofmaterialsconsumednegatingtheoperationalefficienciesandcostcuttinginitiatives.ThenegativegrowthinvolumesledtoEmployeecostsmovingupwardsbluntingproductivityimprovements.
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Percentage of Turnover Year ended March 31
2009 2008
Turnover(netofexciseduty) 29074(�00%) 32�42(�00%)
Expenditure:-Material(Includingchangeinstock)*-EmployeeCost-ManufacturingandOtherexpenses(Net)
50.7��8.90�4.2�
46.23�6.72�4.09
TotalExpenditure 83.82 77.04
ProfitbeforeDepreciation,Interest,ForeignExchangeLoss/(Gain)andTax
�6.�8 22.96
Depreciation 6.67 5.59
Interest(Net) 3.02 �.69
ForeignExchangeLoss/(Gain) 3.34 (0.45)
ProfitbeforeExceptionalItemsandTax 3.�5 �6.�3
*IncreaseinthepriceofsteelinputsBenchmarkedagainstother largeplayers in thedomesticbearings industry,yourcompany’sperformancecomparesunfavourablythisyearas:- substantialexchangelosshasbeenincurredbyNRB- investmentshavebeenmadeincreatingproductioncapacitieswhichhaveremainedpartiallyutilizedowing
tothedownturn,resultinginhigherdepreciationandinterestcosts.- Competitorsengage in tradingactivities/supply to theircollaboratorownedplantswhichadds to their
productionvolumesandtheyhaverelativelydebt-freeoperations
Ratio / Year Ended SKF FAG TIMKEN NRB
31.12.2008 31.12.2008 31.12.2008 31.03.2009
OperatingProfit(PBDIT)toNetSales-% �2.83 23.2� 22.98 �6.�8
RONW-PAT/NetWorth �9.78 23.77 �7.84 2.32
ROCE-PBT/CapEmployed 30.02 35.87 26.23 2.80
EPS* 24.20 57.60 8.32 0.88
*ForSKF,FAGandTimkenF.V.Rs.�0/-pershareandforNRBF.V.Rs.2/-pershare
ECONOMIC VALUE ADDITIONEVA is residual income after charging the company for the cost of capital provided by the lenders andshareholders.Itrepresentsthevalueaddedtotheshareholderbygeneratingoperatingprofitsinexcessofthecostofcapitalemployedinthebusiness.
Rs. In Lacs
EVA 2008-09 2007-08
EBIT �793 5727
Less:AdjustedTax 6�0 �947
NOPAT(NetOperatingProfitlesstax) ��83 3780
Equity �7450 �8062
Debt �2983 �0792
TotalInvestedCapital 30433 28854
PostTaxCostofDebt% 7.20 5.44
CostofEquity% �0.50 �0.50
WeightedAverageCostofCapital%(WACC) 9.�0 8.6�
WeightedAverageCostofCapital(WACC) 2770 2484
EVA(NOPAT–WACC) -�587 �296
Notes: Taxcalculationexcludesdeferredtaxandisadjustedfortaxshieldoninterest. Costofequityisbasedoncostofriskfreereturnequivalenttoyieldonlongtermgovernmentbonds@6%p.a.
plusequitypremiumadjustedforcompany’sbetavariant.Theequitypremiumisassumed@9%whilethebetaisconsideredat0.5.
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Thecompany’sEVA,whichisarealmeasureofshareholders’valuecreation,hasdeclinedduringtheyear,onaccountof thepressureonprofitabilitymargins.Operatingprofitsduring theyearhavebeenhitby theunprecedentedriseinsteelandoil-basedinputs.Capitalemployedinthebusinesswentupowingtothehigherworkingcapitalemployedtonursetheincreasedinventoriesandslowdownincollectionsplusthedebtincurredtofinancecapacityenhancements.ThecombinedeffectofthesefactorshasresultedinnegativeEVAforthefinancialyear.
SEGMENT WISE PERFORMANCEYourcompanyhasonlyonesignificantreportablesegmentofballandrollerbearingsastheprimarybusinesssegment.Theassetsandliabilitiesofthecompanyareallexpendedtowardsthisbusinesssegment.
OPPORTUNITIES AND THREATSOPPORTUNITIES
– Roadandinfrastructuredevelopmentprogramsareexpectedtocontinue.AspartofitsfiscalstimuluspackagetheGovernmenthasalreadymadeclearitscontinuingfocusoninfrastructure–frompowerandoil&gastoroads,portsandairports.Asperplanningcommissionestimates,theGovernmenthasplannedinvestmentsofUSD33billionfortheoilandgassector,USD40billionforimprovingroadandrailwayinfrastructure,USD�8billionforportsandUSD�0billionforairports,aggregatingUSD�00billion.Thisinfrastructurespendingwillleadtogrowthinthemanufacturingsectorwiththeconsequentiallinkagetoourindustry.Thiswillgiveimpetustopeoplemovementandtomovementofgoodsbyreducingpertonne-kmtransportationcosts.
– A vibrant domestic auto industry is vital for the growth of the Indian economy and the Government has already AvibrantdomesticautoindustryisvitalforthegrowthoftheIndianeconomyandtheGovernmenthasalreadymovedtowardscenvatcuts,lowerinterestratesandeasieraccesstofinancing,specialhigherdepreciationforcommercialvehiclespurchasedandspecialschemefornewbusespurchasedbythestatetransportundertakings.ThesemeasureshaveboosteddemandduringQ4andresultedinrenewedconfidenceaboutarevivalofdemand.
– With a wide product range and enhanced manufacturing capacities already in place, the company is in a Withawideproductrangeandenhancedmanufacturingcapacitiesalreadyinplace,thecompanyisinapositiontotakeadvantageofthisrevival.
– Theglobalmeltdownhas led tooverallcost reductions forall steel/oilbased inputswhichwillease themarginpressuresforsuppliestothedomesticindustryandalsopermitmorecompetitivepricingtoprice-consciousglobalmajorslookingtosourcetheirautocomponentrequirementsfromIndia.Yourcompanyiswellpositionedtobenefitasoverthepastfewyearsithasfocusedonimplementingbest-in-classproductionsystems,technologydevelopment,slashingcostwhileupgradingqualityandscalingupofitsmanufacturingfacilities.Yourcompanyhasalreadyestablisheditscredentialsasacost-effective,reliablesuppliertomarqueeglobalOEMsinEuropeandwillcontinuetobenefitfromsuchbusiness.
THREATS
– Slowingdemandfromtheautomotiveindustrycoupledwithslowingotherindustrydemand,intheeventofanyslacknessintheimplementationofthevariousinfrastructureprojects,couldresultinstiffcompetitionwithinthebearings industry in Indiaandwithglobalautocomponentssuppliers.Thiswouldadverselyaffectthecompany’sutilizationofresources.
– Spurious/counterfeitproductsuppliesofinferiorqualityandwhichareunsafeandunreliableinuse,continuetoattracttheprice-consciousreplacementmarketwhichaccountsfor25-30%ofthetotaldemandfortheindustry,inspiteofindustry-wideeffortstothwarttheunscrupuloussuppliers.
– IntandemwiththegrowthwitnessedbytheautosectorinIndia,manyOEMssetupprocurementofficesinChina– tocutcostsaswellasputpressureon Indiansuppliers toprice theirproductsreasonably.The standard catalog mass-market products which do not require customization have also impactedreplacementmarkets.DumpingbyChina,atanaverage35% lower landedprice than locallysourcedcomponents,hasresultedinimportsfromChinagrowingataCAGRof�00%overthepast3years,accordingtoACMA.Asmostofyourcompanyproductsare‘specials’,modifiedtosuitcustomerneeds,itmaynotasadverselyaffectyourcompany.
– Availabilityoffinanceisoneofthemostsignificantfactorsinfluencingdemandforvehiclesandtractors.Around95%ofcommercialvehiclesandtractors,65%-75%of2wheelersandpassengercarsarefinancedthroughloans.Bankershavetoovercometheirrisk-aversionfortheautosectorintermsofbothcostoffinancingandavailability.
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Toweatherthetoughtimes,coupledwithastrategicoperationalfocus,thecompanyshalltapallemergingopportunities,leverageitswiderangeofproductsanditsEngineeringcapabilitiesandprimeitssourcingandpurchasingcapabilities.ThecompanyremainscommittedtowardscontinuousprocessimprovementsthroughimplementingTPMandotherlatesttechniquesinproduction,qualityandprocessmanagement.
INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND ADEQUACY
Basedonthenatureofthebusinessandsizeofoperationsthecompanyhasinplaceadequatesystemsofinternalcontrolanddocumentedprocedurescoveringall financialandoperating functions.Thesecontrolshavebeendesignedtoprovidefor
– Accuraterecordingoftransactionswithinternalchecksandpromptreporting
– Safeguardingassetsfromunauthorizeduseorlosses
– Compliancewithapplicablestatutes,andadherencetomanagementinstructions&policies
– Effectivemanagementofworkingcapital
– Monitoringeconomyandefficiencyofoperations
A reputed external audit firm carries out periodical audits at all plants and of all functions and bring outdeviationsfromlaiddownprocedures.Theprocessalsoinvolvesreviewofexistingrisksandcontrolsincludingrecommendationstostrengthenbusinessprocesses.Theobservationsarisingoutofauditarereviewed,inthefirstinstancebytherespectiveHODsandplant/functionalheadsandcomplianceisensured.Furthercorrectiveactionplansaredrawnuptobuildbusinessprocesseswhichwilleliminaterepetitionofdeviations.
The highlights of these reports are presented to the Audit Committee, who reviews the significant auditobservationsalongwiththeactionsinitiatedandreportstotheBoardperiodically.
HUMAN RESOURCE AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
Duringtheyear,atChikalthana(Aurangabad)Plantthecompanyhasenteredintoaproductionlinkedwagesettlement–wageriseandincentivepaymentwaslinkedtooverallproductionvolumeincrease+permanoutputinashift.Consequenttotheeconomicslowdown,asoverallproductionvolumesdeclinedandlowerwage increase/incentivebecamepayable, theunionhaschallengedmanagementactionandapproachedtheIndustrialCourtforrelief.IndustrialCourt,whilenotgrantinginterimrelief,hasaskedbothgroupstoleadevidence.
AtHyderabad,WalujandThaneplantsasthecurrentsettlementshaveexpired,theIRteamshavebeendiscussingwiththeunionsandhasbeenimpressingonthemtheneedfortheirco-operationinimprovingproductivitylevelsatallplants,withoutwhichthecompanywouldbeunabletoretainitscompetitiveedgeasaglobalsupplier.TheprimaryfocusofIRduringthecurrentyearwillbeontheengaging,motivatingandimprovingtheproductivityofbluecollaremployees.
RationalisingemployeecostsisincreasinglyabusinessimperativeforIndiancompaniesfacingavarietyofchallenges–uncertainmarketconditions,risinginventories,highnumberofemployeesandabloatedwagebill(reflectingtheexcessesofthepast).Thishastobeachievedwhilestillbeingperceivedasan‘employerofchoice’,retainingpeople,trainingthemandvaluingthemaspositivecontributors.Attritionmaynotbeanimmediateissuebutretentionanddevelopmentofkeytalentwillprovetobealong-termcompetitiveadvantage.Competitivesuccessisachievedthroughpeopleandtheworkforceisindeedanincreasinglyimportantsourceofcompetitiveadvantage.
TheroleofHRhasbecomecriticaltocommunicateclearlytheNRBHRphilosophy,reduceuncertaintyandmanagepeopleeffectively–
• encouragingpeopletothinkdifferently.• moving fromamere training interventionapproach toa learningsolutionorientedorganization,where
effortsaredirectedtowardsacquiringstrategicfuturecriticalskills.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
StatementsinthisManagementDiscussionandAnalysisdescribingthecompany’sobjectives,projections,estimatesandexpectationsmayconstitute‘forwardlookingstatements’withinthemeaningofapplicablelawsandregulations.
Actualresultsmaydiffermateriallyfromthoseeitherexpressedorimplied.
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Yourcompanyhasbeenpracticingtheprinciplesofgoodcorporategovernanceovertheyears.CorporateGovernanceisaboutcommitmenttovaluesandaboutethicalbusinessconduct.GoodCorporateGovernanceshouldprovidesufficienttransparencyovercorporatepolicies,strategiesandthedecisionmakingprocesswhilststrengtheninginternalcontrolsystemsandbuildingrelationshipswithstakeholders,includingemployeesandshareholders.Theadherencetogoodgovernancepracticeshelpsalign interestsofstakeholders,enhanceinvestorconfidence,inturnfacilitatingthecreationofsuperiorvalueonasustainablebasis.
Thecompanyisinfullcompliancewiththerequirementsofclause49oftheListingAgreementwiththeIndianStockExchanges.
�. Board of Directors
(i) Composition:
TheChairmanoftheBoardofNRBisalsoitsManagingDirector.AlldirectorsincludingNon-executiveDirectorsareprofessionallycompetent.Atpresent,theBoardconsistsofsixmembers,ofwhichthreeareNon-executiveDirectors.
ThecompositionandcategoryofDirectorsintheBoardoftheCompanyare:
ExecutiveDirectors(Allfromthepromoterfamily)
Mr.TSSahney,Chairman&ManagingDirector Ms.HSZaveri,President Mr.DSSahney,Director-StrategicSourcing
Non-ExecutiveandindependentDirectors
Dr.PDOjha Dr.(Ms)KalaSPant Mr.KMElavia
(ii) Board Meetings:
TheBoardoftheCompany,asalsothevariousspecializedcommitteesconstitutedbytheBoard,heldasmanyas22meetingsincluding6meetingsoftheBoardduring2008-09.
The maximum interval between any two meetings was 99 days. The Board held its meetings on�7thApril,2008,9thJune,2008,3�stJuly,2008,24thOctober,2008,30thJanuary,2009and26thMarch,2009.
(iii) Attendance of Directors:
TheoverallattendanceofDirectorswas�00%.Theattendanceofwhole-timeDirectorswas�00%.
Attendance of Directors At the Board Meetings held during 2008-09 and the last Annual General Meeting
Directors Meetings held during the tenure of the Directors
Meetings Attended
Attendance at the last AGM
(5th August, 2008)
Share- holding
�Mr.T.S.Sahney 6 6 Yes 2990953
2Dr.P.D.Ojha 6 6 Yes Nil
3Dr.(Ms)KalaSPant 6 6 Yes Nil
4Ms.H.S.Zaveri 6 6 Yes �943470
5Mr.D.S.Sahney 6 6 Yes �752300
6Mr.K.M.Elavia 6 6 Yes Nil
OverallattendanceintheBoardMeetings:�00%AGM:�00%
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(iv) Other Directorships:
NoneoftheDirectorsholdsDirectorshipinmorethan�0listedcompanies.
Srl.No
Name of Directors Details of other Directorships *
Details of Committee Memberships
Details of Chairmanship in
Committee
� Mr.TSSahney** Nil
2 Dr.PDOjha WeizmannLtd.-ChairmanKJMCInvestmentTrustCo.Ltd.
Member-AuditCommittee
3 Dr.(Ms.)KalaSPant TemptationFoodsLtd.Chairman
BinaniMetalsLtd.GujaratSidheeCementLtd.
Member-AuditCommittee
Chairman-AuditCommitteeandInvestorGrievanceandSharetransfercommittee
4 Ms.HSZaveri** SNLBearingsLtd. Member-InvestorGrievances/ShareTransferCommitteeMember-AuditCommittee
5 Mr.DSSahney** NIL NIL
6 Mr.KMElavia GroverVineyardsLtd.(AlternateDirector)GoaCarbonLtd.
UniAbexAlloyProductsLtd.
UniDeritendLtd.
UniKlingerLtd.
SulzerIndiaLtd.
AllcargoGlobalLogisticsLtd.
InsilcoLtd.(AdditionalDirector)
Member-AuditCommittee
Member-AuditCommittee
Member-AuditCommitteeMember-Shareholder/Investors’GrievanceCommitteeMember-ShareAllotment/TransferCommittee
Chairman-AuditCommittee
Chairman-AuditCommittee
*ExcludingprivatelimitedcompaniesandcompaniesnotincorporatedinIndia.**Ms.HSZaveriandMr.DSSahneyarethedaughterandsonrespectivelyofMr.TSSahney.
(v) Membership of Board committees: NoneoftheDirectorsholdsmembershipofmorethan�0CommitteesofBoardsnorisanyDirectora
Chairmanofmorethan5CommitteesofBoards.
(vi) Details of Directors being appointed/reappointed: Dr. P D Ojha and Mr. D S Sahney retirebyrotationandareeligibleforreappointment.Theparticulars
ofthesedirectorsarefurnishedhereunder:
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Dr. P D Ojha (80yrs)hasaMastersdegreeinAdvancedEconomicsfromMumbaiUniversityandthereafteraDoctorate inEconomics.AfterabrilliantacademiccareerheservedasProfessorandHeadofEconomicsDepartmentinBombaycollegesandthereafterjoinedtheReserveBankofIndia,whereheworkedinvariouscapacitiesandheldseveralkeypositionslikeEconomicAdvisor,ExecutiveDirectorandDeputyGovernor.
Hehasbeenactivelyassociatedwithfinancialpolicies/programmes-formulationandimplementation-ingeneral,andthoseforthedevelopmentoflarge,medium,andsmallscaleanddecentralizedsectorsofindustry,agricultureandruraldevelopment,inparticularwithanaccentonhumanface.HeisaDirectorinothercorporateorganizations.
Mr. D S Sahney (40 yrs)holdsaBachelorofArtsdegree(BusinessAdministration&Economics)fromRichmondCollege,LondonandaMastersinBusinessAdministration(GeneralManagement)fromtheAsianInstituteofManagement(Phillipines).AfterashortstintasManagementTraineeinCreditLyonnaishejoinedthecompanyinOctober,�993asExecutiveAssistanttotheGeneralManger(NeedleBearingsDivision).HehashandledvariouspositionsofresponsibilityintheareasofManagementServices,InformationTechnologyandPlantOperationsandwasamemberof thecore teamwhichdrove theBusinessReengineeringprojectimplementedbythecompanyin�998withthehelpofinternationalconsultants.Currently,heholdsresponsibilityforStrategicSourcinginthecompany.
(vii)Remuneration of directors:
Thedetailsoftheremunerationpackageofdirectorsistabledbelow:(Amount in Rs.)
Name of Director
Sitting fees
Commissionon profits
Salary Contribution to PF & other funds
Perquisites Total
TSSahney - - 4500000 540000 3�8�045 822�045
HSZaveri - - 3420000 923400 2924848 7268248
DSSahney - - 2400000 648000 2�655�0 52�35�0
PDOjha 50000 50000 - - -
KSPant 50000 50000 - - -
KMElavia ��0000 50000 - - -
*CommissiontoNon-Executivedirectors@0.�25%,withaceilingofRs.5lacsp.a.asdeterminedbytheBoardofDirectors,willbeapportionedandpayableduring2009-�0.
PeriodofContractofChairman: Foraperiodof5yearsw.e.f.�.�0.2005to30.9.20�0 &ManagingDirector Thecontractmaybeterminatedbyeitherpartygiving theotherpartysixcalendarmonthsnotice
PeriodofContractofPresident: Foraperiodof5yearsw.e.f.�.4.2009to3�.3.20�4 subjecttoapprovalintheensuingAGM.Thecontractmaybe terminatedbyeitherpartygivingtheotherpartythreecalendar monthsnotice
PeriodofContractofDirector: Foraperiodof5yearsw.e.f.25.5.2006to3�.3.20�� (StrategicSourcing) Thecontractmaybeterminatedbyeitherpartygiving theotherpartythreecalendarmonthsnotice
Noseverancefeesarepayabletotheabove.
2. Audit Committee
TheAuditCommitteeofNRBwassetupwaybackinJanuary,200�.TheCommitteeconsistsofthreeNon-executiveDirectorsandisheadedbyDr.PDOjha.TheMembersoftheCommitteehavefairknowledgeofprojectfinance,accountsandcompanylaw.Thecommitteeheld4meetingsduringtheyear,whichwereattendedbyitsmembers.ThemajortermsofreferenceoftheAuditCommitteeasstipulatedinClause49oftheListingAgreementareasfollows:
i. Oversightofthecompany’sfinancialreportingprocessandthedisclosureofitsfinancialinformationtoensurethatthefinancialstatementiscorrect,sufficientandcredible.
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ii. Recommendingtotheboard,theappointment,re-appointmentand,ifrequired,thereplacementorremovalofthestatutoryauditorandthefixationofauditfees.
iii. Approvalofpaymenttostatutoryauditorsforanyotherservicesrenderedbythestatutoryauditors.
iv. Reviewing with management the annual financial statements before submission to the Board forapproval, focusing primarily on (i) any changes in accounting policies and practices, (ii) majoraccountingentriesbasedonexerciseofjudgementbymanagement,(iii)qualificationsindraftauditreport, (iv) significant adjustments arising out of audit, (v) matters required to be included in theDirectors’responsibilitystatement,(vi)compliancewithaccountingstandards,(vii)compliancewithListingandlegalrequirementsconcerningfinancialstatementsand(viii)anyrelatedpartytransactionsi.e.transactionsoftheCompanyofmaterialnaturewithpromotersorthemanagement,theirsubsidiariesorrelatives,etc.thatmayhavepotentialconflictwiththeinterestsoftheCompanyatlarge.
v. Reviewing,withthemanagement,thequarterlyfinancialstatementsbeforesubmissiontotheboardforapproval.
vi. Reviewingwith themanagement,performanceofstatutoryand internalauditors, theadequacyofinternalcontrolsystems.
vii. Reviewingtheadequacyoftheinternalauditfunctionsincludingthereportingstructurecoverageandfrequencyofinternalaudit.
viii. Discussionwithinternalauditorsofanysignificantfindingsandfollowupthereon
ix. ReviewingthefindingsofanyinternalinvestigationsbytheinternalauditorsintomatterswherethereissuspectedfraudorirregularityorafailureofinternalcontrolsystemsofamaterialnatureandreportingthemattertotheBoard.
x. Discussionwithstatutoryauditorsbeforetheauditcommences,aboutthenatureandscopeofauditaswellaspostauditdiscussionstoascertainanyareaofconcern.
xi. Tolookintothereasonsforsubstantialdefaultsinthepaymenttothedepositors,debentureholders,shareholders(incaseofnon-paymentofdeclareddividends)andcreditors.
Attendance of Members at the Meetings of the Audit Committee held during 2008-09
Members Meetingsheld Meetingsattended
Dr.PDOjha(Chairman) 4 4
Dr.(Ms.)KalaSPant 4 4
Mr.KMElavia 4 4
Overallattendance:�00%
3. Shareholders/Investors’ Grievances Committee of Directors
TheBoardofDirectorsoftheCompanyhassetupaShareholders/Investors’GrievancesCommitteeofDirectorscomprisingMr.TSSahney,ManagingDirector,Ms.HSZaveri,PresidentandMr.KMElavia(ChairmanoftheCommittee).
TheshareholdersoftheCompanyareservicedbytheinhouseinvestorservicedepartmentandthesharetransferagent-M/s.MondkarComputersPvt.Ltd.ThetransfersreceivedbytheCompanyareprocessedandtransferredonamonthlybasis.Allrequestsfordematerialisationofsharesarelikewiseprocessedandconfirmationthereofisnormallycommunicatedtotheinvestorsanddepositoryparticipantswithin�5daysofreceiptthereof.TheCommitteealsomonitorsredressalofinvestors’grievances.
AsrequiredbytheStockExchanges,theCompanyhasappointedMr.SCRangani,CompanySecretary,astheComplianceOfficertomonitorthesharetransferprocessandliaisonwiththeregulatoryauthorities.
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Attendance of the Members at the Meetings of the Shareholders/Investors’ Grievances Committee of Directors held during 2008-09
Members MeetingsheldduringthetenureoftheDirector Meetingsattended
Mr.KMElavia(Chairman) �2 �2
Mr.TSSahney �2 ��
Ms.HSZaveri �2 8
Overallattendance:86%
4. General Body Meetings
Thelast3AnnualGeneralMeetingsand�ExtraOrdinaryGeneralMeetingoftheCompanywereheldonthefollowingdatesandtimes:
43rd Annual General Meeting on 5th August, 2008 at ��.00 am at M. C. Ghia Hall, K Dubash Marg,Mumbai40000�.
Nospecialresolutionswerepassedatthemeeting.
42nd Annual General Meeting on 3rd August, 2007 at ��.00 am at M.C. Ghia Hall, K Dubash Marg,Mumbai40000�.
Nospecialresolutionswerepassedatthemeeting.
ExtraOrdinaryGeneralMeetingheldon8thMarch,2007at��.00a.m.atM.C.GhiaHall,KDubashMarg,Mumbai40000�.
Special Resolutions passed at the meeting
Alteration in theArticlesofAssociation togiveeffect toSub-divisionofcompany’sequityshares fromRs.�0/-toRs.2/-.
4�st Annual General Meeting on ��th August, 2006 at ��.00 am at M.C. Ghia Hall, K Dubash Marg,Mumbai40000�.
Special Resolutions passed at the meeting
PaymentofcommissiontoNonExecutiveDirectorsAmendmentofArticlesofAssociation
TherewerenospecialresolutionspassedbytheCompanythroughpostalballot.
5. Disclosures
NeithertheCompanynoranyofitssubsidiarieshasenteredintoanytransactionofmaterialnaturethatmayhaveapotentialconflictwithinterestsoftheCompanyorofitssubsidiaries,withanyoftheDirectorsortheirrelativesduringtheyear2008-09.Neitherhasanynon-compliancewithanyofthelegalprovisionsoflawbeenmadebytheCompanynoranypenaltyorstrictureimposedbytheStockExchangesorSEBIoranyotherstatutoryauthority,onanymatterrelatedtothecapitalmarkets,duringthelast3years.
6. Means of Communication
Information like Quarterly Financial Results and Press Releases on significant developments in theCompanythathasbeenmadeavailablefromtimetotimetothePressishostedontheCompany’swebsitewww.nrbbearings.comandhasalsobeensubmittedtoStockExchangestoenablethemtoputthemontheirwebsites.TheQuarterlyFinancialResultsarepublishedinEnglish(TimesofIndiaandEconomicTimes)andvernacularnewspapers(MaharashtraTimes).
Asper theamendment toListingAgreementa separatee-mail IDof thegrievance redressaldivision/complianceofficeexclusively for thepurposeof registeringcomplaintsby investors, thecompanyhasalreadydisplayedthee-mailIDonthewebsite.TheemailIDisinvestorcare@nrbbearings.co.in
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AReportonManagementDiscussionandAnalysisofAccountshasbeenincludedelsewhereinthisreport.
7. General Shareholder Information
ThemandatoryasalsovariousadditionalinformationofinteresttoinvestorsisvoluntarilyfurnishedinthefollowingsectiononInvestorinformationinthisReport.
8. Auditor’s Certificate on Corporate Governance
The Auditor’s Certificate on Compliance of Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement relating to CorporateGovernanceispublishedasanannexuretotheDirectors’Report.
9. Non mandatory recommendations
a. Chairman of the Board – Re:Non-executive Chairman
TheCompanyhasExecutiveChairman,therefore,clause(a)ofnon-mandatoryrequirementsisnotapplicable.
b. Independent Directors’ tenure not exceeding 9 years
Dr.PDOjhaandDr.(Ms)KSPanthavebothcompletedanaggregate tenureexceeding9years.HoweveritisfeltthattheircontinuationontheBoardisvaluableforthecompanyconsideringtheirwealthofexperienceandexposure.
c. Remuneration Committee
TheCompanyhasdecidednottoproceedwithformationofRemunerationCommitteeatthisstage.
d. Half yearly results to shareholders
Thecompanyforwardshalfyearlyresultstoallitsshareholders.
e. Audit Qualifications
TheAuditor’sReportfortheyearended3�stMarch’2009drawsattentiontonote��(a)ofSchedule20thatinadequateprofitsduringtheyearhaveresultedinexcessremunerationofRs.44.26lacshavingbeenpaidtotheManagingDirectorandoneWholetimeDirectorconsideringtheprovisionsofSections�98and269,readwithScheduleXIIIoftheCompaniesAct,�956.Suchpaymentrequirestheapprovalofshareholdersbywayofspecialresolution,whichisproposedinthenoticefortheensuingAGM,andthepriorapprovaloftheCentralGovernment,whichapplicationshallbemadebythecompanyafterobtainingshareholdersapproval.TheBoardofDirectorsareoftheviewthatthefinancialresultsfortheyearhavebeenaffectedbytheunprecedentedglobalmeltdownandtheunexpectedvolatilityincurrencymovements.Thefundamentalparametersforthecompanyaresound,theadversefactorshavestartedcorrectinginthecurrentfinancialyearandconsideringthepastfinancialperformanceofthecompanythenecessaryapprovalsshouldbeforthcoming.
f. Training of Board members
TheBoarddiscusses thebusinessmodeland the riskprofileof thecompanyat itsmeetings.NoexternaltraininghasbeenprovidedfortheDirectorsastotheirresponsibilitiesandthebestwaystodischargethem.
g. Mechanism for evaluating non-executive board members
Peergroupevaluationhasnotbeenimplementedfornon-executivedirectors.
h. Whistle Blower Policy
Thecompanyhasdecided that the implementationofawhistleblowerpolicycouldbesubject tomisuse.HoweveremployeesarefreetoreporttoManagementortheAuditCommitteeonanymatterconcerningunethicalbehaviourorviolationoftheCompany’scodeofConduct.
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Auditors’ certificate to the members of NRB Bearings Limited on compliance of the conditions of corporate governance for the year ended 31st March, 2009, under clause 49 of the listing agreements with relevant stock exchanges.
WehaveexaminedthecomplianceoftheconditionsofcorporategovernancebyNRBBearingsLimited,fortheyearendedon3�stMarch,2009,asstipulatedinclause49ofthelistingagreementsofthesaidcompanywithrelevantstockexchanges(hereinafterreferredtoasclause49).
Thecomplianceofconditionsofcorporategovernanceistheresponsibilityofthemanagement.Ourexaminationwas limited to a review of procedures and implementation thereof, adopted by the company for ensuringcomplianceoftheconditionsofcorporategovernance.Itisneitheranauditnoranexpressionofopiniononthefinancialstatementsofthecompany.
In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us and therepresentationsmadebythedirectorsandthemanagement,exceptthatthedelegatedauthorityhasattendedtosharetransferformalitiesonceamonthinsteadofatleastonceinafortnight,wecertifythatthecompanyhascompliedwiththeconditionsofcorporategovernanceasstipulatedinclause49.
Westatethatsuchcomplianceisneitheranassuranceastothefutureviabilityofthecompanynortheefficiencyoreffectivenesswithwhichthemanagementhasconductedtheaffairsofthecompany.
ForA. F. FERGUSON & CO. CharteredAccountants
A. C. Khanna PartnerMumbai:June2,2009 MembershipNo.�78�4
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SHAREHOLDERS’ INFORMATION
�. Annual General Meeting DateandTime : �2thAugust,2009at��.00a.m. Venue : MCGhiaHall,KDubashMarg, NearKalaghoda,Fort,Mumbai40000�
2. Financial Calendar FinancialreportingforthequarterendingJune30,2009 : LastweekJuly,2009 FinancialreportingforthequarterendingSeptember30,2009 : LastweekOctober,2009 FinancialreportingforthequarterendingDecember3�,2009 : LastweekJanuary,20�0 FinancialreportingfortheyearendingMarch3�,20�0 : EndMay,20�0 AnnualGeneralMeetingfortheyearendingMarch3�,20�0 : August,20�0
3. Book Closure Date : 5thAugust09to�2thAugust,2009 (bothdaysinclusive)
4. Dividend Payment Date : 2�stAugust,2009
5. Registered Office and Plants : Dhannur,�5SirP.M.Road, Fort,Mumbai40000� (Tel)22664�60/4998 (Fax)226604�2 WebSite:www.nrbbearings.com
PokhranRoadNo.2,Majiwade, Thane400606
E-40,M.I.D.C.IndustrialArea, Chikalthana,Aurangabad43�0�0
C-6,AdditionalM.I.D.C.IndustrialArea Jalna43�203
E-72,(I)&(II)M.I.D.C.,Waluj Aurangabad43��33
A-5,UppalIndustrialEstate Hyderabad500039
PlotNo.33,Sector–II,SIDCULIIE Pantnagar,UdhamsinghNagar, Uttarakhand263�53
6. Unclaimed Dividends
Pursuant toSection205Cof theCompaniesAct,�956,unclaimeddividends remainingunclaimed forsevenyearsfromthedateofdeclarationarerequiredtobetransferredbythecompanytotheInvestorEducation&ProtectionFundestablishedbytheCentralGovernment,andthevariousdatesfortransferofsuchamountsareasunder.
Financial Year Date of Declaration at AGM/BM
Date of the warrant Due for transfer
200�-02 5thSeptember,2002 �3thSeptember,2002 �3thSeptember,2009
2002-03 �3thAugust,2003 20thAugust,2003 20thAugust,20�0
2003-04 �3thAugust,2004 �8thAugust,2004 �8thAugust,20��
2004-05 ��thAugust,2005 �6thAugust,2005 �6thAugust,20�2
2005-06- Interim-Interim-Final
30thJanuary,20062�stJune,2006
�5thFebruary,2006�8thAugust,2006
�5thFebruary,20�3�8thAugust,20�3
2006-07- Interim-Interim-Final
27thOctober,20063rdAugust,2007
�0thNovember,2006�4thAugust,2007
�0thNovember,20�3�4thAugust,20�4
2007-08 5thAugust,2008 �4thAugust,2008 �4thAugust,20�5 Memberswhohavesofarnotencashedtheirdividendwarrantsorhavenotreceivedthedividendwarrants
arerequestedtoseekissueofduplicatewarrants.
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7. Unclaimed Dividend Amounts
Thefollowingdividendamountscontinuetoremainunclaimedasat3�stMarch,2009.
Financial year No.of warrants issued
No.of warrants
unclaimed
% Amount of dividend Rs.in lacs
Unclaimed dividend
amount Rs.
%
200�-02 3866 �86 4.8� 484.6� �27790 0.26
2002-03 378� �84 4.87 58�.53 �35660 0.23
2003-04 29�� �46 5.02 726.92 �57590 0.22
2004-05 3088 �3� 4.24 969.23 �65730 0.�7
2005-06-Interim-Final
335632�4
�97�48
5.874.60
726.92484.6�
�68420855�0
0.230.�8
2006-07-Interim- Final-Final
32864683
�50228
4.564.87
775.38630.00
�29704�44095
0.�70.22
2007-08 6244 290 4.64 ��63.07 2�8�09 0.�9
Total 34429 �660 4.82 6542.27 �332608 0.20
8. Bank Details
Inordertoprovideprotectionagainstfraudulentencashmentofdividendwarrants,membersarerequestedtoprovide,ifnotprovidedearlier,theirbankaccountnos.,bankaccounttype,names&addressesofbankbranches,quotingfoliono.totheregistrarofthecompany/secretarialdepartmenttoenableustoincorporatethesameonyourdividendwarrants.
9. Bank Details for Demat Shareholding
Whileopeningaccountswithdepositoryparticipants(DPs),shareholdersarerequiredtogivetheirdetailsoftheirbankaccountswhichwillbeusedbythecompanyforprintingondividendwarrantsforremittanceofdividend.HowevermemberswhowishtoreceivedividendinanaccountotherthantheonespecifiedwhileopeningthedepositoryaccountmaynotifytheirDPaboutanychangeinbankaccountdetails.
�0. Nomination Facility
Shareholdersofphysicalsharescannominateapersonforthesharesheldbythem.Requisitenominationformshavealreadybeencirculatedbythecompanytotheshareholderswhoareadvisedtoavailofthisfacility.
��. Distribution of Shareholding as on 31st March :
2009 2008
No. of Equity Shares
No.of share
holders
% of share
holders
No.of shares
held
% share
holding
No.of share
holders
% of share
holders
No.of shares
held
% share
holding
Upto500 5�08 84.346 �02�783 2.�08 5305 84.�39 �079745 2.228
50�-�000�000 49� 8.�08 435435 0.898 5�8 8.2�5 45854� 0.946
�00�-2000 223 3.682 339992 0.702 225 3.569 342833 0.708
200�-30003000 80 �.32� 205688 0.424 94 �.49� 24�409 0.498
300�-40004000 29 0.479 �05685 0.2�8 26 0.4�2 95660 0.�97
400�-50005000 35 0.578 �673�3 0.345 39 0.6�9 �86286 0.385
500�-�0000�0000 29 0.479 2�593� 0.446 30 0.476 2�7�85 0.448
�000�&above 6� �.007 45969473 94.858 68 �.079 4583964� 94.590
TOTAL 6056 �00.00 4846�300 �00.00 6305 �00.00 4846�300 �00.00
Ason3�stMarch,20094�420755constituting85.47%ofthesharecapitalhasbeendematerialized
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The company has entered into agreements with NSDL and CSDL during the year 2000-01 and has been allotted ISN No.INE 349A 01013. SEBI has notified the company shares to be traded only in demat form w.e.f. 29th April, 2001.
The company’s equity shares of Rs.10/- each have been split into Rs.2/- each effective 4th April, 2007 and the new ISIN No. is INE 349A01021.
�2. Categories of Shareholdings as on 31st March :
2009 2008
Category No.of share holders
% of share
holders
No. of
shares held
% share
holding
No.of share
holders
% of share holders
No.of shares
held
% share holding
Individuals* 5764 95.�8 �987�666 4�.00 593� 94.06 �9788�20 40.82
Corporate*Bodies
�95 3.22 220�8909 45.44 262 4.�6 220865�3 45.58
ForeignCollaborator
0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00
NRI/OCBs 84 �.39 84029 0.�7 98 �.55 9635� 0.20
FI/FII/Banks 7 0.�2 3820500 7.88 8 0.�3 40�6�20 8.29
MutualFunds/UTI
6 0.�0 2666�96 5.50 6 0.�0 2474�96 5.��
TOTAL 6056 �00.00 4846�300 �00.00 6305 �00.00 4846�300 �00.00
*IncludesPromoterholdingason3�.03.200973.75%(73.59%ason3�.03.2008)
�3. Share Transfer System
TheInvestorGrievances/ShareTransferCommitteecomprisingofthreedirectorsisauthorizedtoapprovetransferofsharesandthesaidCommitteeapprovetransferofsharesonamonthlybasis.
Sharetransfersinphysicalformarepresentlyregisteredandreturnedwithinaperiodof60daysfromthedateofreceiptincasedocumentsarecompleteinallrespects.
�4. Investor Queries/Complaints Handled
Nature of queries/complaints 2008-09 Nos. 2007-08Nos.
Relating to transfers, Transmissions etc. (including duplicatesharecertificates,stop transfer,non-receiptofsharecertificates,deletionofname,rectificationofsharecertificate,indemnitybondforduplicatecertificate,signatureverification)
4 2
Relating to dividends (including issue of fresh Demand draftsagainst unpaid warrants, non-receipt of dividend warrants andbankdetails)
�4 20
Relating to change of address 2 ��
Others - -
Total 20 33
• Legalproceedingsonsharetransfer,ifany:Therearenomajorlegalproceedingsrelatingtotransferofshares.
• Therearenoshareholdercomplaintsortransferspendingresolution.
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�5. Equity History Detailsofequitysharesissuedsinceinception. Date Particulars of issue No.of Total no.of shares Equity capital shares after issue in Rs. 0�.06.�965 Issueforcashatpar �0 �0 �000 27.0�.�966 Issueforcashatpar 6270 6280 628000 27.0�.�966 AllotmenttoNadella Withoutpaymentincash 9�0 7�90 7�9000 �6.�0.�968 Issueforcashatpar 28�0 �0000 �000000 3�.07.�973 Bonusissue�:� �0000 20000 2000000 24.09.�976 Bonusissue�:� 20000 40000 4000000 �4.02.�979 Bonusissue3:4 30000 70000 7000000 22.04.�982 Bonusissue�:� 70000 �40000 �4000000 03.0�.�989 Bonusissue�:2 70000 2�0000 2�000000 02.��.�990 Bonusissue�:2 �05000 3�5000 3�500000 �4.�2.�99� IssueonmergerofSSPW (SahneySteelPressWorks) 760 3�5760 3�576000 04.��.�993 Bonusissue5:3 526266 842026 84202600 03.05.�995 Publicissue �272000 9692260* 96922600 04.04.2007 Sub-division�:5* 4846�300 4846�300 96922600
*EquitysharessubdividedintofacevalueofRs.�0/-on�0.�2.�994. *EquitysharessubdividedintofacevalueofRs.2/-on4.4.2007
�6. Listing on Stock Exchange at : Equityshares TheBombayStockExchangeLtd.,Mumbai P.J.Towers,DalalStreet,Mumbai400023 NationalStockExchangeofIndiaLtd ExchangePlaza,5thFloor,PlotNo.C/�,GBlock, BandraKurlaComplex,Bandra(E),Mumbai40005�
Note:Listingfeesfortheyear2008-09havebeenpaidtotheStockExchange-MumbaiandNationalStockExchange.
�7. Stock Codes BombayStockExchange 530367 NationalStockExchange NRBBEARING ISINNo.forequityshareofRs.2/-each INE349A0�02�
�8. Stock Market Data TheStockExchange,MumbaiandNationalStockExchange,Mumbai Monthlyhighandlowquotationsandvolumeofsharestraded
2008-09 Mumbai Stock Exchange National Stock Exchange Month High(Rs) Low(Rs) Volume High(Rs) Low(Rs) Volume April’08 8�.55 67.20 48507 83.45 69.00 68�55 May’08 73.75 62.00 2583� 72.�0 63.05 4420� June’08 65.00 53.00 230224 69.50 53.00 62477 July’08 69.90 52.00 42952 70.00 52.�5 79397 August’08 72.90 58.60 56753 75.90 59.20 �43427 September’08 67.00 43.50 22924 68.90 40.80 36069 October’08 5�.85 29.85 22�97 52.95 3�.55 50547 November’08 42.80 3�.00 �8357 44.80 3�.00 30665 December’08 44.90 3�.25 23754 48.40 34.00 35308 January’09 47.35 35.00 ��254 47.20 35.05 40�68 February’09 40.00 27.90 27364 4�.90 28.05 472687 March’09 34.95 28.05 44454 35.�0 28.00 ���669 Total 57457� ��74770
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�9. Performance (Indexed):
20. Registrars and Transfer Agents : M/s.MondkarComputersPvt.Ltd. (Sharetransferandcommunicationregarding 25,ShakilNiwas, sharecertificates,dividendsandchangeofaddress) MahakaliCavesRoad, Andheri(East),Mumbai400093 (RegisteredwithSEBIasShare TransferAgent-CategoryI)2�. Investor correspondence : The Company Secretary, Tel:022-22664160/4998 NRB Bearings Limited Fax:022-22660412 Dhannur, 15 Sir P. M. Road E-mail:[email protected] Fort, Mumbai 400 001
As per SEBI circular No.MRD/DoP/Dep/SE/Cir-22/06 dated December �8,2006 has advised all listedcompaniestodesignateanemailIDofthegrievanceredressaldivision/complianceofficerexclusivelyforthepurposeofregisteringcomplaintsbyinvestors.ThefollowingistheemailIDdesignatedforthesame.
As per SEBI circular dt. May 20, 2009, it shall be mandatory for transferee(s) to furnish copy of PAN Card to the Company/RTAs for registration of transfer of shares in physical form of listed companies. Shareholders are advised to note and comply.
22. Details on use of public funds obtained in the last three years : No funds have been raised from public in the last three years.23. Outstanding GDR/Warrants and convertible bonds, conversion date and likely impact on Equity : The company has no outstanding GDR/Warrants and/or convertible bonds.24. Financial ratios
2008-09 2007-08 2006-07 2005-06
Netearnings(Rs.lacs) 426.32 335�.25 3976.24 340�.54
Cashearnings(Rs.lacs) 2365.79 5�48.09 5558.86 4682.33
EPS(Rs.) 0.88 6.92 8.20 7.02
CEPS(Rs.) 4.88 �0.62 ��.38 9.66
Dividendpershare(Rs.) �.60 2.40 2.90 2.50
Dividendpayout(%) 2�2.79 40.60 40.77 40.6�
Bookvaluepershare(Rs.) 36.00 37.27 33.�6 28.30
Pricetoearnings* 37.44 ��.42 �2.�8 �4.30
Pricetocashearnings* 6.75 7.44 8.68 �0.39
Pricetobookvalue* 0.92 2.�2 2.86 3.55 * Stockpriceason3�stMarch,2009–Rs.32.95(closingprice) ** EPS/CEPS/dividendpershare/bookvaluehavebeenadjustedtofacevalueRs.2/-pershare
30.04.08 31.05.08 29.06.08 31.07.08 31.08.08 30.09.08 31.10.08 30.11.08 31.12.08 31.01.09 29.02.09 31.03.09
NRB 71.50 63.20 57.15 60.90 64.95 48.10 37.10 38.70 42.15 38.90 28.30 32.95
SENSEX 17287.31 16415.57 13461.6 14355.75 14564.53 12860.43 9788.06 9092.72 9647.31 9424.24 8891.61 9708.50
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AUDITORS’ REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF NRB BEARINGS LIMITED ON THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2009
�. WehaveauditedtheattachedbalancesheetofNRBBearingsLimited,asat3�stMarch,2009,andalsotheprofitandlossaccountandthecashflowstatementofthecompanyfortheyearendedonthatdate,annexedthereto.Thesefinancialstatementsaretheresponsibilityofthecompany’smanagement.Ourresponsibilityistoexpressanopiniononthesefinancialstatementsbasedonouraudit.
2. Weconductedouraudit inaccordancewiththeauditingstandardsgenerallyaccepted in India.TheseStandardsrequirethatweplanandperformtheaudittoobtainreasonableassuranceaboutwhetherthefinancialstatementsarefreeofmaterialmisstatement.Anauditincludesexamining,onatestbasis,evidencesupportingtheamountsanddisclosuresinthefinancialstatements.Anauditalsoincludesassessingtheaccountingprinciplesusedandsignificantestimatesmadebymanagement,aswellasevaluatingtheoverallfinancialstatementpresentation.Webelievethatourauditprovidesareasonablebasisforouropinion.
3. AsrequiredbytheCompanies(Auditor’sReport)Order,2003,issuedbytheCentralGovernmentofIndiaintermsofsub-section(4A)ofsection227oftheCompaniesAct,�956,weencloseintheAnnexure,astatementonthemattersspecifiedinparagraphs4and5ofthesaidOrder.
4. FurthertoourcommentsintheAnnexurereferredtoinparagraph3above,wereportthat:
(i) Wehaveobtainedalltheinformationandexplanations,whichtothebestofourknowledgeandbeliefwerenecessaryforthepurposesofouraudit.
(ii) Inouropinion,properbooksofaccountasrequiredbylawhavebeenkeptbythecompanysofarasappearsfromourexaminationofthosebooks.
(iii) Thebalancesheet,profitandlossaccountandcashflowstatementdealtwithbythisreportareinagreementwiththebooksofaccount.
(iv) Inouropinion,thebalancesheet,profitandlossaccountandcashflowstatementdealtwithbythisreportcomplywith theaccountingstandards referred to insub-section (3C)ofsection2��of theCompaniesAct,�956.
(v) Attention is invited to footnote under note 11(a) of Schedule 20 regarding managerial remuneration of Rs. 44.26 lacs paid during the year, in excess of specified limits, pending approval of the members and Central government.
(vi) Subject to the matter referred in paragraph 4(v) above,inouropinionandtothebestofourinformationandaccordingtotheexplanationsgiventous,thesaidaccountsgivetheinformationrequiredbytheCompaniesAct,�956,inthemannersorequiredandgiveatrueandfairviewinconformitywiththeaccountingprinciplesgenerallyacceptedinIndia:
(a) inthecaseofthebalancesheet,ofthestateofaffairsofthecompanyasat3�stMarch,2009;
(b) inthecaseoftheprofitandlossaccount,oftheprofitfortheyearendedonthatdate;and
(c) inthecaseofthecashflowstatementofthecashflowsfortheyearendedonthatdate.
5.Onthebasisofthewrittenrepresentationsreceivedfromthedirectors,ason3�stMarch,2009,andtakenonrecordbytheBoardofDirectors,wereportthatnoneofthedirectorsisdisqualifiedason3�stMarch,2009frombeingappointedasadirectorintermsofclause(g)ofsub-section(�)ofsection274oftheCompaniesAct,�956.
ForA. F. FERGUSON & CO. CharteredAccountants
A. C. KHANNA PartnerMumbai:June2,2009 MembershipNo.�78�4
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ANNEXURE TO THE AUDITORS’ REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OFNRB BEARINGS LIMITED ON THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2009(referred to in paragraph 3 of our report of even date)
(i) (a) Thecompanyhasgenerallymaintainedproperrecordsshowingfullparticularsincludingquantitativedetailsandsituationoffixedassets.
(b) Asexplainedtous,verificationoffixedassetsisbeingconductedbythemanagementonceintwoyears.Suchverificationdueasperthisprogrammehadbeencarriedoutinthepreviousyear.Inouropinion,thefrequencyofverificationisreasonablehavingregardtothesizeofthecompanyandthenatureofitsassets.
(c) Therearenofixedassetsdisposedoffduringtheyearandthereforethequestionofreportingonclause4(i)(c)oftheCompanies(Auditor’sReport)Order,2003(hereinafterreferredtoasthesaidOrder)doesnotarise.
(ii) (a) Theinventoryhasbeenphysicallyverifiedduringtheyearbythemanagement.Inouropinion,thefrequencyofverificationisreasonable.
(b) Theproceduresofphysicalverificationof inventoriesfollowedbythemanagementarereasonableandadequateinrelationtothesizeofthecompanyandthenatureofitsbusiness.
(c) Thecompanyismaintainingproperrecordsofinventory.Thediscrepanciesnoticedonverificationbetweenthephysicalstocksandthebookrecordswerenotmaterial.
(iii) (a) The company has granted loans to SNL Bearings Limited (a subsidiary) covered in the registermaintainedundersection30�oftheCompaniesAct,�956(hereinafterreferredtoastheAct).Themaximumamount involvedduring theyearwasRs.650.00 lacsand theyear-endbalanceofsuchloanswasRs.300.00lacs.Thecompanyhasnotgrantedanyloans,securedorunsecured,toothercompanies,firmsorotherpartiescoveredinthesaidregister.
(b) Accordingtotheinformationandexplanationsgiventous,inouropinion,therateofinterestandothertermsandconditionsonwhichloanshavebeengrantedarenot,primafacie,prejudicialtotheinterestofthecompany.
(c) Asexplainedtous,theprincipalamountsoftheloansarebeingrepaidasstipulated/renewedonduedates;thatcompanyisregularinthepaymentofinterest.
(d) Havingregardtotheexplanationgiventousthatthebalanceprincipalamountsoftheloansarebeingrenewed,thereisnooverdueamountofmorethanrupeesonelac.
(e) Thecompanyhasnottakenanyloans,securedorunsecured,fromcompanies,firmsorotherpartiescoveredinthesaidregister.Accordingly,thequestionofreportingonclauses4(iii)(e),(f)and(g)ofthesaidOrderdoesnotarise.
(iv) Inouropinionandaccordingtotheinformationandexplanationsgiventous,thereisanadequateinternalcontrolsystemcommensuratewiththesizeofthecompanyandthenatureofitsbusinesswithregardtopurchaseofinventory,fixedassetsandwithregardtosaleofgoods.Thereisnosaleofservices.Duringthecourseofouraudit,wehavenotobservedanycontinuingfailuretocorrectmajorweaknessininternalcontrolsystem.
(v) (a) Accordingtotheinformationandexplanationsgiventous,weareoftheopinionthattheparticularsofcontractsorarrangementsreferredtoinsection30�oftheActhavebeenenteredintheregisterrequiredtobemaintainedunderthatsection.
(b) Accordingtotheinformationandexplanationsgiventous,thetransactionsinpursuanceofcontractsorarrangementsenteredinthesaidregister,madewithSNLBearingsLimited,areofaspecialnatureforwhichtherearenoalternativesourcesoranysimilartransactionswithotherparties.Intheabsenceofprevailingmarketpricesofsuchtransactionsbeingproducedtous,weareunabletoformanopiniononthereasonablenessofpricespaid/received.
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(vi) Thecompanyhasnotacceptedanydeposits fromthepublic towhichtheprovisionsofsections58A,58AAoranyotherrelevantprovisionsoftheActandtheCompanies(AcceptanceofDeposits)Rules,�975wouldapply.NoorderhasbeenpassedbytheCompanyLawBoardorNationalCompanyLawTribunalorReserveBankofIndiaoranyCourtoranyotherTribunal.
(vii) Inouropinion,thecompanyhasaninternalauditsystemcommensuratewithitssizeandthenatureofitsbusiness.
(viii)Wehavebroadlyreviewed,withoutcarryingoutadetailedexamination,thebooksofaccountmaintainedby thecompanypursuant to theOrdermadeby theCentralGovernment for themaintenanceofcostrecordsundersection209(�)(d)oftheActandareoftheopinionthatprimafacietheprescribedaccountsandrecordshavebeenmaintained.Weareinformedthatthecoststatementsasattheendofthefinancialyearareunderpreparation.
(ix)(a) Accordingtotherecordsofthecompany,thecompanyhasbeengenerallyregularindepositingwiththeappropriateauthorities,undisputedstatutoryduesincludingprovidentfund,investoreducationandprotectionfund,employees’stateinsurance,income-tax,salestax,wealth-tax,servicetax,customsduty,exciseduty,cessandothermaterialstatutoryduesapplicabletoit,thoughtherehasbeenaslightdelayinafewcases.
(b) Accordingtotheinformationandexplanationsgiventous,noundisputedamountspayableinrespectofincome-tax,salestax,wealth-tax,servicetax,customsduty,excisedutyandcesswereinarrears,asat3�stMarch,2009,foraperiodofmorethansixmonthsfromthedatetheybecamepayable.
(c) Accordingtotheinformationandexplanationsgiventous,therearenoduesofincome-tax,salestax,wealth-tax,servicetax,customsduty,excisedutyandcesswhichhavenotbeendepositedonaccountofanydispute,exceptasstatedbelow:
Sr.No.
Natureofthedues
Amount(Rs.inlacs)
Periodtowhichtheamountrelates
Forumwheredisputeispending
�. TheIncomeTaxAct,�96�
IncomeTax 32.62 A.Y.2006-2007 CommissionerofIncomeTax(Appeals)
2. TheBombaySalesTaxAct,�959
SalesTax 2�.83 F.Y.�996-�997and�998-�999 DeputyCommissioner(Appeals)
3. TheCentralSalesTaxAct,�956
SalesTax 24.�8 F.Y.�996-�997and�998-�999 DeputyCommissioner(Appeals)
4. TheCustomsAct,�962
CustomDuty,PenaltyandFine
�38.87 F.Y.�993-�994 SupremeCourt
(x) Thecompanydoesnothaveanyaccumulatedlossesattheendofthefinancialyear.Also,thecompanyhasnotincurredcashlossesduringthefinancialyearcoveredbyourauditandintheimmediatelyprecedingfinancialyear.
(xi) Inouropinionandaccordingtotheinformationandexplanationsgiventous,thecompanyhasnotdefaultedinrepaymentofduestobanks.Thecompanyhasnottakenanyloansfromfinancialinstitutionsnorhasitissuedanydebentures.
(xii)Accordingtotheinformationandexplanationsgiventous,thecompanyhasnotgrantedanyloansandadvancesonthebasisofsecuritybywayofpledgeofshares,debenturesandothersecurities.
ANNEXURE TO THE AUDITORS’ REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF NRB BEARINGS LIMITED ON THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2009 (referred to in paragraph 3 of our report of even date) (contd.)
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(xiii)Thecompanyisnotachitfundoranidhi/mutualbenefitfund/society.Therefore,theprovisionsofclause4(xiii)ofthesaidOrderarenotapplicabletothecompany.
(xiv)Thecompanyisnotdealingortradinginshares,securities,debenturesandotherinvestments.Accordingly,theprovisionsofclause4(xiv)ofthesaidOrderarenotapplicabletothecompany.
(xv) Inouropinionandaccordingtotheinformationandexplanationsgiventous,thetermsandconditionsonwhichthecompanyhasgivenguaranteesforloanstakenbyothersfrombanksorfinancialinstitutionsarenotprejudicialtotheinterestofthecompany.
(xvi)Inouropinionandaccordingtotheinformationandexplanationsgiventous,thetermloanshavebeenappliedforthepurposeforwhichtheywereraised.
(xvii)Accordingtotheinformationandexplanationsgiventousandonanoverallexaminationofthebalancesheetofthecompany,wereportthatnofundsraisedonshort-termbasishavebeenusedforlong-terminvestment.
(xviii)Thecompanyhasnotmadeanypreferentialallotmentofsharestopartiesandcompaniescoveredintheregistermaintainedundersection30�oftheAct.Accordingly,thequestionofreportingonwhetherthepriceatwhichsuchshareshavebeenissuedisprejudicialtotheinterestofthecompanydoesnotarise.
(xix)Thecompanyhasnotissuedanydebentures.Accordingly,thequestionofcreatingasecurityorchargefordebenturesdoesnotarise.
(xx) Thecompanyhasnotraisedanymoneybypublicissuesduringtheyear.Accordingly,thequestionofdisclosureofenduseofsuchmoniesdoesnotarise.
(xxi)Accordingtotheinformationandexplanationsgiventous,nofraudonorbythecompanyhasbeennoticedorreportedduringthecourseofouraudit.
ForA. F. FERGUSON & CO. CharteredAccountants
A. C. KHANNA PartnerMumbai:June2,2009 MembershipNo.�78�4
ANNEXURE TO THE AUDITORS’ REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF NRB BEARINGS LIMITED ON THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2009 (referred to in paragraph 3 of our report of even date) (contd.)
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BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH, 2009
Schedule As at Asat No. 31.03.2009 3�.03.2008 Rs.lacs Rs.lacs Rs.lacs Rs.lacsI. SOURCES OF FUNDS: �) Shareholders’funds: a) Sharecapital � 969.23 969.23 b) Reservesandsurplus 2 16481.10 �7092.60 17450.33 �806�.83 2) Loanfunds: a) Securedloans 3 7368.76 437�.62 b) Unsecuredloans 4 5613.83 6420.53 12982.59 �0792.�5 3) Deferredtaxliability(net) (seeNote�2onSchedule20) 1255.83 ��93.37 Total 31688.75 30047.35 II. APPLICATION OF FUNDS: �) Fixedassets: 5 a) Grossblock 34057.17 3�732.06 b) Less:depreciation 18063.64 �6�24.�7 c) Netblock 15993.53 �5607.89 d) Capitalworkinprogressand capitaladvancesadvances 158.02 464.56 16151.55 �6072.45 2) Investments 6 1792.70 �78�.45 3) Currentassets,loansandadvances: a) Inventories 7 8946.85 8285.79 b) Sundrydebtors 8 7216.28 8445.08 c) Cashandbankbalances 9 418.06 596.3� d) Loansandadvances �0 1809.59 23��.75 18390.78 �9638.93 Less:Currentliabilitiesandprovisions: a) Currentliabilities �� 3425.63 5783.85 b) Provisions �2 1220.65 �66�.63 4646.28 7445.48 Netcurrentassets 13744.50 �2�93.45 Total 31688.75 30047.35 Significantaccountingpolicies �9 Notestotheaccounts 20
Perourreportattached ForandonbehalfoftheBoardofDirectors
For A. F. FERGUSON & CO. T. S. Sahney P. D. Ojha K. S. PantCharteredAccountants ManagingDirector
H. S. Zaveri K. M. Elavia
A. C. KHANNA S. C. Rangani D. S. SahneyPartner Sr.VPFinance&Co.Secretary Directors
Mumbai:June2,2009 Mumbai:June2,2009
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PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2009 Schedule Year ended Yearended No. 31.03.2009 3�.03.2008 Rs.lacs Rs.lacs Rs.lacs Rs.lacsINCOMESales(Gross) 32427.72 36956.50Less:Exciseduty 3354.10 48�4.�3 29073.62 32�42.37Otherincome �3 534.57 705.32 29608.19 32847.69Increase/(Decrease)instockof work-in-progressandfinishedgoods �4 1108.71 865.70 30716.90 337�3.39 EXPENDITURE Rawmaterials,componentsand packingmaterialsconsumed 10858.21 �0593.80Storesandsparesconsumed 3331.92 3�90.�2Processingcharges 1662.45 �94�.40Powerandfuel 1387.31 �3�6.7�Employeecosts �5 5495.18 5373.0�Repairs �6 481.83 570.52Otherexpenses �7 3767.11 3204.02Depreciation 5 1939.47 �796.84Interest(net) �8 877.36 543.35 29800.84 28529.77 PROFIT BEFORE TAX 916.06 5�83.62Provisionfortaxation -Currenttax 300.00 �650.00-Inrespectofearlieryears (19.93) --Deferredtax 129.67 97.37 409.74 �747.37-Fringebenefittax 80.00 85.00 489.74 �832.37PROFIT AFTER TAX 426.32 335�.25Add:Balanceboughtforward 2571.31 9�5.92 AVAILABLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS 2997.63 4267.�7LESS: APPROPRIATIONS: Proposedfinaldividend 775.38 ��63.07 Additionalincome-taxondistributedprofits 131.78 �97.66 Transfertogeneralreserve 50.00 335.�3 957.16 �695.86 BALANCE CARRIED TO BALANCE SHEET 2040.47 257�.3� Significantaccountingpolicies �9 Notestotheaccounts 20
Basic,aswellasdiluted,earningsperequityshare (Nominalvalueperequityshare:Rs.2) [seeNote�0onSchedule20]:InRs. Rs.0.88 Rs.6.92
Perourreportattachedtothebalancesheet ForandonbehalfoftheBoardofDirectors
For A. F. FERGUSON & CO. T. S. Sahney P. D. Ojha K. S. PantCharteredAccountants ManagingDirector
H. S. Zaveri K. M. Elavia
A. C. KHANNA S. C. Rangani D. S. SahneyPartner Sr.VPFinance&Co.Secretary Directors
Mumbai:June2,2009 Mumbai:June2,2009
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Year ended Yearended 31.03.2009 3�.03.2008 Rs.lacs Rs.lacs Rs.lacs Rs.lacs A. CASHFLOWFROMOPERATINGACTIVITIES:
NETPROFITBEFORETAX 916.06 5�83.32
Adjustmentsfor:
Depreciation 1939.47 �796.84
Foreignexchangeloss/(gain)-unrealised 400.63 (235.88)
Interest(income)/expenditure(net) 877.36 543.35
Dividendincome (1.24) (8.�8)
Profitonsaleofcurrentinvestments(net) - (3.50)
Provisionfordoubtfuldebts 110.70 �06.22
Provisionforcompensatedabsences 30.09 3.58
3357.01 2202.43
OPERATINGPROFITBEFOREWORKINGCAPITAL CHANGESANDOTHERADJUSTMENTS 4273.07 7386.05
Changesin:
-Tradeandotherreceivables 2057.78 (�045.�3)
-Inventories (661.06) (�386.00)
-Tradepayables (2328.32) �833.�8
(931.60) (597.95) NETCASHGENERATEDFROMOPERATIONS 4273.07 6788.�0
Directtaxespaid(netofrefund) (724.94) (�589.89) NETCASHFROMOPERATINGACTIVITIES 2616.53 5�98.2� B. CASHFLOWFROMINVESTINGACTIVITIES:
Purchaseoffixedassets(includingadjustmentsonaccountof capitaladvances) (1463.43) (5��7.99)
Purchaseofinvestments (11.25) (2853.39)
Saleofinvestments - 2856.89
Dividendincome 1.24 8.�8
Interestincome 58.91 92.�0
Investmentinasubsidiarycompany - (443.86)
NETCASHUSEDININVESTINGACTIVITIES (1414.53) (5458.07)
CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2009
4�
Year ended Yearended 31.03.2009 3�.03.2008 Rs.lacs Rs.lacs Rs.lacs Rs.lacs C. CASHFLOWFROMFINANCINGACTIVITIES: Proceedsfromborrowings 6104.42 �6433.60 Repaymentofborrowings (9423.76) (�3744.5�) Increase/(Decrease) in cash credit(Decrease) in cash creditincashcredit 4254.56 (784.46) Interestpaid (956.03) (65�.45) Dividendpaid (1161.78) (630.07) Additionalincome-taxondistributedprofits (197.66) (�07.07) NETCASHGENERATEDFROM/(USEDIN) FINANCINGACTIVITIES (1380.25) 5�6.04 NETINCREASE/(DECREASE)INCASHANDCASH EQUIVALENTS(A+B+C) (178.25) 256.�8
CASHANDCASHEQUIVALENTSASAT THECOMMENCEMENTOFTHEYEAR thecomponentsbeing: Cashonhand 8.20 6.�3 Chequesonhand 275.04 233.47 Balanceswithbanksoncurrentaccounts 313.07 �00.53 596.31 340.�3
CASHANDCASHEQUIVALENTSASAT THEENDOFTHEYEAR thecomponentsbeing: Cashonhand 5.55 8.20 Chequesonhand 287.46 275.04 Balanceswithbanksoncurrentaccounts 125.05 3�3.07 418.06 596.3� NETINCREASE/(DECREASE)ASDISCLOSEDABOVE (178.25) 256.�8 Note: �.Figuresinbracketsrepresentdeductions/outflows. 2.Previousyear’sfigureshavebeenregroupedwherevernecessary.
Perourreportattachedtotheconsolidatedbalancesheet
ForandonbehalfoftheBoardofDirectors
For A. F. FERGUSON & CO. T. S. Sahney P. D. Ojha K. S. PantCharteredAccountants ManagingDirector
H. S. Zaveri K. M. Elavia
A. C. KHANNA S. C. Rangani D. S. SahneyPartner Sr.VPFinance&Co.Secretary Directors
Mumbai:June2,2009 Mumbai:June2,2009
CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2009 (contd.)
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As at Asat 31.03.2009 3�.03.2008 Rs.lacs Rs.lacs Rs.lacs Rs.lacs Schedule 1 - Share capital
Authorised:
5,00,00,000EquitysharesofRs.2each 1000.00 �000.00
Issuedandsubscribed:
48,46�,300EquitysharesofRs.2eachfullypaid-up 969.23 969.23
Oftheabove:
i) 45,500EquitysharesofRs.2eachhavebeenallottedasfullypaid-uppursuanttocontractswithoutpaymentshavingbeenreceivedincash.
ii) 4�,563,300EquitysharesofRs.2eachhavebeenallottedasfullypaid-upbywayofbonussharesbycapitalisationofgeneralreserveandcapitalreserve.
iii) 38,000EquitysharesofRs.2eachareallottedtothemembersoferstwhileSahneySteelandPressWorksLimitedonitsamalgamationwiththecompanyon0�.04.�99�.
Perbalancesheet 969.23 969.23
Schedule 2 - Reserves and surplus
Capitalreserve:
Perlastbalancesheet 25.00 25.00
Sharepremium:
Perlastbalancesheet 1214.94 �2�4.94
Generalreserve:
Perlastbalancesheet 13281.35 �2946.22
Less: Exchangedifferencesadjustedtocostof (130.66) - fixedassets(netofdeferredtaxRs.67.2�lacs) (seenote3(b)ofSchedule20)
13150.69 �2946.22
Add:Transferredfromprofitandlossaccount 50.00 335.�3
13200.69 �328�.35
Surplusbeingbalanceinprofitandlossaccount 2040.47 257�.3� Perbalancesheet 16481.10 �7092.60
SCHEDULES 1 TO 12 ANNEXED TO AND FORMING PART OF THE BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH, 2009
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As at Asat 31.03.2009 3�.03.2008 Rs.lacs Rs.lacs Schedule 3 - Secured loans
FromBanks:
i) CashCredit 4319.20 64.64
ii) TermloansinForeignCurrency 3043.18 4296.�6 [repayablewithinoneyearRs.�466.88lacs (as at 3�.03.2008 Rs. �835.88 lacs)](asat3�.03.2008Rs.�835.88lacs)]
iii)Termloan 6.38 �0.82 [repayablewithinoneyearRs.3.64lacs (asat3�.03.2008Rs.4.44lacs)] Perbalancesheet 7368.76 437�.62 �. CashCredittakenfrombanks(i)aresecuredby
hypothecationofallcurrentassets.
2.TermLoansinForeigncurrency(ii)aresecuredbyhypothecationof/chargeonthecompany’sfixedassetsacquiredfromproceedsoftheloan.
3. TermLoan(iii)issecuredbyhypothecationof/chargeoncompany’svehiclesspecificallypurchasedundertheloan.
Schedule 4 - Unsecured loans
a. Shorttermloansfrombanks 1500.00 3000.00
b. Shorttermloanfrombankinforeigncurrency 2658.40 2022.94
c. Otherloansandadvances InterestfreeSalestaxloan [repayablewithinoneyearRs.45.57lacs (asat3�.03.2008:Rs.47.00lacs)] 1455.43 �397.59 Perbalancesheet 5613.83 6420.53
SCHEDULES 1 TO 12 ANNEXED TO AND FORMING PART OF THE BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH, 2009 (contd.)
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Schedule 5 - Fixed assets
GROSS BLOCK - AT COST DEPRECIATION NET BLOCK
Description Opening Balance
As at 01.04.08
Additions Dedu-ctions
Closing Balance
As at 31.03.09
Opening Balance
As at 01.04.08
For the year
On Dedu-ctions
ClosingBalance
As at 31.03.09
As at 31.03.09
As at 31.03.08
Rs. lacs Rs. lacs Rs. lacs Rs. lacs Rs. lacs Rs. lacs Rs. lacs Rs. lacs Rs. lacs Rs. lacs
A. Tangible AssetsFreehold landLeasehold landBuildings and flatsPlant and machineryFurniture, fixturesand equipmentElectrical installationsVehicles
60.0047.46
2977.7826064.63
1260.28
738.61425.62
-130.59440.31
1534.46113.20
71.41-
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60.00178.05
3418.0927599.091373.48
810.02425.62
-4.57
828.9813834.25
819.42
366.31160.13
-3.42
105.171655.12
68.62
35.4336.22
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-7.99
934.1615489.37
888.03
401.74196.35
60.00170.06
2483.9312109.72
485.45
408.28229.27
60.0042.89
2148.8012230.38
440.86
372.30265.49
Sub Total (A) 31574.38 2289.97 - 33864.35 16013.66 1903.98 - 17917.64 15946.71 15560.72
B. Intangible AssetsComputer software 157.68 35.14 - 192.82 110.51 35.49 - 146.00 46.82 47.17
Sub Total (B)
Total (A) + (B)
Previous year
157.68 35.14 - 192.82 110.51 35.49 - 146.00 46.82 47.17
31732.06 2325.11 - 34057.17 16124.17 1939.47 - 18063.64 15993.53-
120.10
-15607.89
218.0126822.55 4909.51 - 31732.06 14327.33 1796.84 - 16124.17
Capital work-in-progress
Advances for capital expenditure
Per balance sheet
37.92 246.55
158.02 464.56
16151.55 16072.45
Notes:
i) Buildingsandflatsinclude
a. SharesinrespectofresidentialpremisesofacostofRs.2.25lacsinaco-operativesocietywhichisintheprocessofbeingtransferredinthenameofthecompany.
b. CostofsharesofanaggregatefacevalueofRs.�000inco-operativehousingsocietiesviz.5sharesofRs.50eachinVileParleVatikaCo-operativeHousingSocietyLimited,5sharesofRs.50eachinEdenwoodsCypressHouseCo-operativeHousingSocietyLimited,5sharesofRs.50eachinTheGaneshVillaCo-operativeHousingSocietyLimitedand5sharesofRs.50eachinVinayakBhavanCo-operativeHousingSocietyLimited.
SCHEDULES 1 TO 12 ANNEXED TO AND FORMING PART OF THE BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH, 2009 (contd.)
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As at Asat 31.03.2009 3�.03.2008 Rs. lacs Rs. lacs Rs.lacs Rs.lacs Schedule 6 - Investments Longterm(atcost) A.Non-trade(unquoted) �. Shares: 2�stCenturyBatteryLimited. �0,000EquitysharesofRs.�0eachfullypaid-up 1.00 �.00 2. Inamutualfund: DSPBlackRockEquityFund 50,000unitsofRs.�0eachfullypaid-up 5.00 5.00 6.00 6.00B. Trade �. Insubsidiarycompanies Quoted Shares: SNLBearingsLimited 24,84,�76EquitysharesofRs.�0eachfullypaid-up 174.72 �74.72 Unquoted Shares: SNLBearingsLimited �0,00,0006%Cumulativeredeemablepreference sharesofRs.�00eachfullypaid-up 1000.00 �000.00 NRBBearings(Thailand)Limited 49,99,994SharesofTHB�0eachfullypaid-up 599.64 599.64
2. Inajointventurecompany Unquoted Shares: SchneebergerIndiaPrivateLimited �,�2,500EquitysharesofRs.�0eachfullypaid-up 11.25 -
3. Others Quoted Shares: IndusindBankLimited 8,54�EquitysharesofRs.�0eachfullypaid-up 0.98 0.98 EicherMotorsLimited 600EquitysharesofRs.�0eachfullypaid-up 0.06 0.06 HeroHondaMotorsLimited 6,250EquitysharesofRs.2eachfullypaid-up 0.05 0.05 1786.70 �775.45 Perbalancesheet 1792.70 �78�.45 Aggregateamountofquotedinvestments[marketvalueRs.226.96lacs(asat3�.03.2008:Rs.594.�5lacs)] 175.81 �75.8�Aggregateamountofunquotedinvestments 1616.89 �605.64 1792.70 �78�.45
SCHEDULES 1 TO 12 ANNEXED TO AND FORMING PART OF THE BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH, 2009 (contd.)
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As at Asat 31.03.2009 3�.03.2008 Rs. lacs Rs. lacs Rs.lacs Rs.lacs
Schedule 7 - Inventories(atlowerofcostandnetrealisablevalue,ascertifiedbytheManagingDirector) Storesandspareparts 481.69 505.50
Stock-in-trade
Rawmaterials,boughtoutcomponentsand packingmaterials 1862.04 2285.88
Manufacturedcomponents 709.62 605.3�
Work-in-progress 1550.75 �766.74
Finishedgoods 4342.75 3�22.36 8465.16 7780.29 Perbalancesheet 8946.85 8285.79
Schedule 8 - Sundry debtors
Oversixmonths
Secured,consideredgood 2.70 4.50
Unsecured,consideredgood 1147.30 477.0�
Unsecured,considereddoubtful 374.07 263.37 1524.07 744.88
Others
Secured,consideredgood 40.33 37.8�
Unsecured,consideredgood 6025.95 7925.76 6066.28 7963.57 7590.35 8708.45
Provisionfordoubtfuldebts 374.07 263.37 Perbalancesheet 7216.28 8445.08
Schedule 9 - Cash and bank balances
Cashonhand 5.55 8.20
Chequesonhand 287.46 275.04
Currentaccountswithscheduledbanks 125.05 3�3.07 Perbalancesheet 418.06 596.3�
SCHEDULES 1 TO 12 ANNEXED TO AND FORMING PART OF THE BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH, 2009 (contd.)
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As at Asat 31.03.2009 3�.03.2008 Rs. lacs Rs. lacs Rs.lacs Rs.lacs Schedule 10 - Loans and advances
(Unsecured,consideredgood)
Advancesandloanstosubsidiarycompanies 325.09 676.66
Advancesrecoverableincashorin kindorforvaluetobereceived 918.28 ��75.38
Incometaxespaidlessprovisionsthereagainst(otherthandeferredtax) 389.18 5�.8�
Fringebenefittaxpaidlessprovisionsthereagainst 10.00 -
Balancewithcentralexcise 167.04 407.90 Perbalancesheet 1809.59 23��.75
Schedule 11 - Current liabilities
Sundrycreditors
- duetomicroenterprisesandsmall enterprises(seenote5) - -
- duetoothers 3290.44 5�46.95
3290.44 5�46.95
Securitydeposits 90.72 572.24
LiabilitytowardsInvestorsEducationandProtectionFund underSection205CoftheCompaniesAct,�956
- unpaiddividends(notdue) 13.30 �2.0�
- unclaimedfixeddeposits - �.72
Interestaccruedbutnotdueonloans 31.17 50.93 Perbalancesheet 3425.63 5783.85
Schedule 12 - Provisions
Taxationlesspaymentsthereagainst(otherthandeferredtax) 45.45 62.95
Fringebenefittax(netofpayments) 8.50 8.50
Proposedfinaldividend 775.38 ��63.07
Additionalincome-taxondistributedprofits 131.78 �97.66
Gratuity 1.00 �.00
Compensatedabsences 258.54 228.45 Perbalancesheet 1220.65 �66�.63
SCHEDULES 1 TO 12 ANNEXED TO AND FORMING PART OF THE BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH, 2009
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Year ended Yearended 31.03.2009 3�.03.2008 Rs. lacs Rs. lacs Rs.lacs Rs.lacs Schedule 13 - Other income
Saleofscrap 405.46 36�.09
Agencycommission 43.68 95.98
Dividendfrominvestments
Trade-Longterm 1.24 �.29
Otherthantrade-Longterm - 3.50 1.24 4.79
Otherthantrade-Current - 3.39 1.24 8.�8
Profitonsaleofcurrentinvestments(net) - 3.50
Rent 74.59 74.65
Foreignexchangegain(net) - �45.37
Miscellaneous 9.60 �6.55 Perprofitandlossaccount 534.57 705.32
Schedule 14 - Increase/(Decrease) in stock of work-in-progress and finished goods
Openingstocks: Manufacturedcomponents 605.31 626.33 Work-in-progress 1766.74 �648.65 Finishedgoods 3122.36 2353.73 5494.41 4628.7�Closingstocks: Manufacturedcomponents 709.62 605.3� Work-in-progress 1550.75 �766.74 Finishedgoods 4342.75 3�22.36 6603.12 5494.4� Perprofitandlossaccount 1108.71 865.70
Schedule 15 - Employee costsSalaries,wagesandbonus 4345.31 42�9.03Gratuity 209.35 �08.53Company’scontributiontoprovidentfund andotherfunds 347.91 347.60Staffwelfare 592.61 697.85 Perprofitandlossaccount 5495.18 5373.0�
SCHEDULES 13 TO 18 ANNEXED TO AND FORMING PART OF THE PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2009
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Year ended Yearended 31.03.2009 3�.03.2008 Rs. lacs Rs. lacs Rs.lacs Rs.lacs Schedule 16 - RepairsPlantandmachinery 210.03 298.40Buildings 184.65 �52.27Others 87.15 ��9.85 Perprofitandlossaccount 481.83 570.52
Schedule 17 - Other expensesInsurance 62.18 72.42Rent 20.08 �5.06Ratesandtaxes 74.09 ��7.64Legalandprofessionalfees 207.87 203.35Directors’fees 2.10 2.25Commissiononsales 154.13 �44.06Travellingandconveyance 445.71 480.65Postage,telephoneandfax 93.16 96.76Bankcharges 88.52 49.5�Cashdiscountonsales 25.42 36.33Advertisementandpublicity 82.47 77.98Forwardingcharges 646.17 744.55Turnoverrebate/Incentives 231.36 207.99Provisionfordoubtfuldebts 110.70 �06.22Leaserent 44.51 68.20ITexpenses 93.02 69.33ExcisedutyonIncreaseinstockoffinishedgoods (92.46) �2�.08ForeignexchangeLoss 971.26 -Miscellaneous 506.82 590.64 Perprofitandlossaccount 3767.11 3204.02
Schedule 18 - Interest (Net)Onfixedloans 668.20 57�.26Onothers 268.07 64.�9 936.27 635.45Less:Interestincome(Gross)onInter-corporatedeposits (58.91) (92.�0)[TaxdeductedatsourceRs.�3.25lacs (3�.03.2008:Rs.20.87lacs)] 877.36 543.35
SCHEDULES 13 TO 18 ANNEXED TO AND FORMING PART OF THE PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2009
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Schedule 19 - Significant accounting policies annexed to and forming part of the balance sheet as at 31st March, 2009 and the profit and loss account for the year ended on that date�. Basis of accounting
The financialstatementsarepreparedunderhistoricalcostconventiononanaccrualbasisandare inaccordancewiththerequirementsoftheCompaniesAct,�956,andcomplywiththeAccountingStandardsreferredtoinsub-section(3C)ofsection2��ofthesaidAct.
2. Fixed assets and depreciation
(a) Allfixedassetsarestatedatcostofacquisition,includinganyattributablecostforbringingtheassettoitsworkingconditionforitsintendeduselessaccumulateddepreciation.
(b) Depreciationfortheyearhasbeenprovidedonthestraightlinemethod,inthemannerandattheratesprescribedinScheduleXIVtotheCompaniesAct,�956,exceptthatleaseholdlandisamortisedovertheperiodoftheleaseandcomputersoftwareisamortisedoveraperiodof36months.
(c) AlsoseeNote9below.
3. Foreign currency transactions
(a) Transactions in foreigncurrenciesarerecordedat theexchangerateprevailingonthedateof thetransaction.Inrespectofmonetaryitemsdenominatedinforeigncurrencies,exchangedifferencesarisingoutofsettlementoronconversionat theclosingratearerecognisedintheprofitandlossaccount. Exchange differences arising on long term foreign currency monetary items relatingto acquisition of depreciable capital assets, are adjusted to the carrying amount of fixed assets.(Seenote3bofSchedule20).
(b) Swaptransactionsareenteredbythecompanytohedgeitsexposureagainstmovementsinforeignexchangeratesandinterestrates
(c) Gains/lossesarisingonswaptransactionsarerecognizedintheprofitandlossaccount.
4. Investments
Long-terminvestmentsarestatedatcostlessprovisionfordiminutioninthevalueofinvestments,ifany.Currentinvestmentsarestatedatlowerofcostandfairvalue.
5. Inventories
StoresandsparepartsandStock-in-tradecomprisingofrawmaterials,boughtoutcomponents&packingmaterials,manufacturedcomponents,work-in-progressandfinishedgoodsarevaluedatthelowerofcostandnetrealisablevalue.Materialcostsincludedinthevaluationofstock-in-tradearedeterminedonthebasisofweightedaveragemethod.Costsofconversionandothercostsaredeterminedonthebasisofstandardcostmethodadjustedforvariancesbetweenstandardcostsandactualcosts,unlesssuchcostsarespecificallyidentifiable,inwhichcasetheyareincludedinthevaluationatactuals.
6. Sales
(a) SalesarerecognizedinaccordancewithAccountingStandard9viz.whenthesellerhastransferredtothebuyer,thepropertyinthegoods,foraprice,orallsignificantriskandrewardsofownershiphavebeentransferredtothebuyerwithoutthesellerretaininganyeffectivecontroloverthegoods.
(b) Salesareinclusiveofexcisedutyandarenetofsalesreturns.
7. Employee benefits
(a) Shorttermemployeebenefitsarerecognisedasanexpenseattheundiscountedamountintheprofitandlossaccountoftheyearinwhichtherelatedserviceisrendered.
(b) Longtermbenefits:
(i) DefinedContributionPlans:
�. ProvidentandFamilyPensionFund
Theeligibleemployeesof thecompanyareentitled to receivepostemploymentbenefits in
5�
respectofprovidentandfamilypensionfund,inwhichbothemployeesandthecompanymakemonthly contributionsat a specifiedpercentageof theemployees’ eligible salary (currently�2%ofemployees’eligiblesalary).ThecontributionsaremadetotheRegionalProvidentFundCommissioner.ProvidentFundandFamilyPensionFundareclassifiedasDefinedContributionPlansasthecompanyhasnofurtherobligationsbeyondmakingthecontribution.
2. Superannuation
Theeligibleemployeesof thecompanyareentitled to receivepostemploymentbenefits inrespectofsuperannuationscheme,inwhichthecompanymakesquarterlycontributionsat�5%ofemployees’eligiblesalary.Thecontributionsaremadetoainsurancecompanyonbehalfofthetrustmanagedbythecompany(currentlyHDFCStandardLifeInsuranceCompanyLimited).Superannuationscheme isclassifiedasDefinedContributionPlanas theCompanyhasnofurtherobligationsbeyondmakingthecontribution.
The Company’s contributions to Defined Contribution Plans are charged to profit and lossaccountasincurred.
(ii) DefinedBenefitPlans:
�. Gratuity
TheCompanyhasanobligationtowardsgratuity,adefinedbenefitretirementplancoveringeligibleemployees.Theplanprovidesalumpsumpaymenttovestedemployeesatretirement,deathwhile inemploymentoronterminationofemploymentofanamountequivalent to�5dayssalarypayableforeachcompletedyearofserviceatanaverageoflasttenmonthssalary.Vestingoccursuponcompletionoffiveyearsofservice.TheCompanyhasarrangementswiththeinsurancecompany(currentlyHDFCStandardLifeInsuranceCompanyLimited)forfuturepaymentsofgratuitiesonbehalfofthetrustsestablishedforthispurpose.TheCompanyaccountsforgratuitybenefitspayableinfuturebasedonanindependentactuarialvaluationasattheyearend.Actuarialgainsandlossesarerecognizedintheprofitandlossaccount.
2. Compensatedabsences
TheCompanyprovidesforencashmentofleaveorleavewithpaysubjecttocertainrules.Theemployeesareentitled toaccumulate leavesubject tocertain limits for futureencashment/availment.The liability isprovidedbasedonthenumberofdaysofunutilised leaveateachbalancesheetdateonthebasisofanindependentactuarialvaluation.Actuarialgainsandlossesarerecognizedintheprofitandlossaccount.
8. Voluntary retirement compensation
Voluntaryretirementcompensationisfullyexpensedintheyearinwhichtheliabilityisincurred.
9. Research and development expenditure
Capitalexpenditureonresearchanddevelopmentistreatedinthesamewayasotherfixedassets.Revenueexpenditureiswrittenoffintheyearinwhichitisincurred.
�0. Borrowing costs
Borrowingcosts thataredirectlyattributable to theacquisitionorconstructionofqualifyingassetsarecapitalised.Aqualifyingassetisanassetthatnecessarilytakessubstantialperiodoftimetogetreadyforitsintendeduse.Otherborrowingcostsarerecognisedasanexpenseintheperiodinwhichtheyareincurred.
��. Taxation
Taxationexpensescomprisecurrenttax,deferredtaxandfringebenefittax.
(a) CurrenttaxistheamountoftaxpayableonthetaxableincomefortheyearasdeterminedinaccordancewiththeprovisionsoftheIncome-taxAct,�96�.
(b) Deferredtaxisrecognizedontimingdifferencesbetweentaxableincomeandaccountingincomethatoriginateinoneperiodandarecapableofreversalinoneormoresubsequentperiods.
(c) FringebenefittaxistheamountoftaxpayableonthevalueofbenefitsprovidedtoemployeesfortheyearasdeterminedinaccordancewiththeprovisionsoftheIncome-taxAct,�96�.
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As at Asat 31.03.2009 3�.03.2008 Rs. lacs Rs.lacs�. Contingent liabilities not provided for: a) IncomeTax 60.25 27.63 b) Salestax 46.01 46.0� c) Customsduty 158.87 �58.87 d) Bankguarantees 8.00 5.50 e) Billsdiscounted - ��3.72 f) Corporateguaranteesissuedonbehalfof subsidiarycompanies. 1973.56 498.93
TheCompanyisinfurtherappealinrespectofmattersstatedina)toc)above.2. Estimatedamountofcontractsremaining tobeexecutedoncapitalaccountandnot providedfor(netofadvances) 1542.17 555.82 Year ended Yearended 31.03.2009 3�.03.2008 Rs. lacs Rs.lacs3. a) Theamountofexchangedifferences(net): i) (credited)/debitedtotheprofitandlossaccountis 971.26 (�45.37) ii) addedto/(deductedfrom)thecarrying amountoffixedassetsis(alsosee3bbelow) 555.14 -- b) PursuanttotheoptionavailableundertheCompanies(AccountingStandards)AmendmentRules,
2009,issuedvidenotificationnoG.S.R.225(E)dated3�stMarch,2009,theCompanyhas,witheffectfrom�stApril,2007,changeditsaccountingpolicywhereinexchangedifferencesarisingonlongtermforeigncurrencymonetaryitemsinsofarastheyrelatetoacquisitionofdepreciablecapitalassethasbeenaddedtoordeductedfromthecostoftheassetanddepreciatedoverthebalanceusefullifeoftheasset.Untilthepreviousyear,suchexchangedifferenceswererecognizedasincomeorexpenditureintheprofitandlossaccount.Accordingly,exchangeloss(net)islowerbyRs.753.0�lacs,fixedassetsishigherbyRs.555.�4lacs,generalreserveislowerbyRs.�30.66lacs(netofdeferredtaxRs.67.2�lacs)andprofitbeforetaxishigherbyRs.753.0�lacs.
4. ThecompanyhasinvestmentsofRs.��74.72lacs(asat3�.03.2008:Rs.��74.72lacs)comprising2484�76EquitysharesofRs.�0eachand�0000006%CumulativeredeemablepreferencesharesofRs.�00/-each,inSNLBearingsLimited(SNL),asubsidiarycompany.ThecompanyhasalsograntedtoSNL,advancesandloansofRs.300.00lacs(asat3�.03.2008:Rs.650.00lacs).AlthoughSNLhassubstantialaccumulatedlosses,intheopinionofthemanagement,havingregardtothelongtermprospectsofSNLandtheeffortsbeingmadetoturnarounditsfinancialpositionandperformance,noprovisionforthelossisconsiderednecessary.
5. TherearenoamountsduetothesupplierscoveredunderMicro,SmallandMediumEnterprisesDevelopmentAct,2006;thisinformationtakesintoaccountonlythosesupplierswhohaverespondedtotheenquiriesmadebytheCompanyforthispurpose.Thishasbeenrelieduponbytheauditors.
Schedule 20 - Notes annexed to and forming part of the balance sheet as at 31st March, 2009 and the profit and loss account for the year ended on that date
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Year ended Yearended 31.3.2009 3�.3.2008 Rs. in lacs Rs.inlacs6. ExpenditureonResearchandDevelopment: a) chargedtotheprofitandlossaccount 251.11 200.4� b) capitalizedtofixedassets 44.72 ��2.93
7. Asthecompany’sactivityfallswithinasinglesegmentviz.bearingsandthesalessubstantiallybeinginthedomesticmarket,thedisclosurerequirementsofAccountingStandard�7“SegmentReporting”,isnotapplicable.
8. Related party disclosures
(i) Names of related parties and nature of relationship where control exists
(a) SNLBearingsLimited–subsidiarycompany
(b) NRBBearings(Thailand)Limited-subsidiarycompany
(c) Mr.T.S.Sahney,ChairmanandManagingDirector–individualhavingsubstantialinterestinthevotingpowerandthepowertodirectbyagreement,thefinancialandoperatingpoliciesofthecompany.
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(ii) Transactionswithrelatedparties
Name of the related party and description
of relationship
Nature of transaction Volume of transactions
Rs. lacs
Receivable As at
31.03.2009 Rs. lacs
Payable As at
31.03.2008 Rs. lacs
SNL Bearings Limited,referredin(i)(a)above
ICDsrepaid
InterestreceivedonICDs
Saleofrawmaterials
Leaserentpaid
Purchaseofrawmaterialsetc.andfinishedgoods
PurchaseofPlantandMachinery
350.00 (400.00)
58.91(92.�0)
12.89(�3.45)
-(24.50)
838.50(858.80)
-(273.96)
300.00(650.00)
-(-)
-(-)
-(-)
-(-)
75.19(247.43)
Outstandingguarantees
GuaranteesgivenbyNRB -(-)
210.00(2�0.00)
NRB Bearings (Thailand) Limited.,referredin(i)(b)above
InvestmentinSharecapital
Advancesgiven
AdvancesRepaid
SaleofRawmaterialsandFinishedgoods
-(443.86)
-(9.�0)
6.60(-)
29.98(-)
25.93
(26.66)
Outstandingguarantees
GuaranteesgivenbyNRB 1474.63(288.93)
1763.56(288.93)
Key management personnel
-Mr.T.S.Sahney[alsotheindividualreferredin(i)(c)above]
-Ms.H.S.Zaveri–WholetimeDirector
-Mr.D.S.Sahney–WholetimeDirector
Remuneration
82.21(�34.88)
72.68(9�.90)
52.14(60.87)
-
(-)
-
(74.�0)
New Indo Trading Co.afirmwheretheindividualreferredin(i)(c)aboveisapartner
Servicechargespaid 4.20(4.20)
-(-)
-(�.4�)
Schneeberger India Private Limited,aJointVentureoftheCompany
InvestmentinSharecapital
ReimbursementofExpenses
RentReceived
11.25(-)
8.78(-)
3.52(-)
-(-)
-(-)
-(-)
-(-)
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8. (contd.)
(iii) Additionaldisclosurepursuant toCircularCRD/GEN/2003/�datedFebruary6,2003ofTheStockExchange,Mumbai.
Name Balance as at Maximum amount outstanding 31st March, 2009 during the year ended 31st March, 2009 Rs.lacs Rs.lacs Loansandadvancesinthe natureofloanstosubsidiary companies- a) SNLBearingsLimited 300.00 650.00 (650.00) (�050.00) b) NRBBearings(Thailand)Limited 25.09 26.66 (26.66) (26.66)Notes:i) Figuresinbracketsareinrespectofthepreviousyear.
ii) Noamountspertainingtorelatedpartieshavebeenprovidedforasdoubtfuldebts.Further,no amountshaveeitherbeenwrittenofforwrittenbackduringtheyear.
iii) Dividendpaidhasnotbeenconsideredbythecompanyasatransactionfallingunderthepurview ofAccountingStandard�8“RelatedPartyDisclosures”.
9. Thecompanyhas takencertainequipmentandvehiclesonoperating lease.Leaserentalschargedtotheprofitandlossaccountfortheyearended3�stMarch,2009aggregatedRs.44.5�lacs(fortheyearended3�.03.2008:Rs.68.20lacs).Theminimumleasepaymentstobemadeinfutureasattheyearend,inrespectofnon-cancellableleasesareasfollows:
(Rs. in lacs) (i) Foraperiodnotlaterthanoneyear 28.96 (44.8�)
(ii) Foraperiodlaterthanoneyearand 42.16 notlaterthanfiveyears (80.87)
(iii)Foraperiodlaterthanfiveyears - (-)
Figuresinbracketsareinrespectofthepreviousyear
�0. Values used in calculating Earnings Per Share
Year ended Yearended 31.03.2009 3�.03.2008 (i) Numerator:Profitaftertax(Rs.inlacs) 426.32 335�.25
(ii)Denominator:NumberofEquityshares 48,461,300 48,46�,300
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Year ended Yearended 31.03.2009 3�.03.2008 Rs. lacs Rs.lacs�� (a)Directors’ remuneration* Whole-timedirectors
Salary 103.20 �03.20
Commission - 74.�0
Contributiontoprovidentfundandotherfunds 21.12 23.9�
Otherperquisites 82.71 86.44 Non-wholetimedirectors 207.03 287.65
Directors’fees 2.10 2.25
Commission 1.50 5.00 210.63 294.90
*excludinggratuitycontributedandcompensated absencesprovided,onaglobalbasis.
Note:
Consequent to inadequacy of profits for the year,remuneration paid to Managing Director and a Whole-timeDirectorisinexcessofthelimitspecifiedinSection�98oftheCompaniesAct�956readwithSchedule XIII of the Act. The excess remunerationof Rs. 44.26 lacs is pending approval of themembers in the ensuing Annual General Meeting. TheCompanywillsubsequentlymaketheapplicationtoCentralGovernmentinthisregard.
(b)CommissionpayabletotheDirectors:
Profitbeforetax 916.06 5�83.62
Add:i)Whole-timeDirectors’remuneration 207.03 287.65
ii)Directors’sittingfees 2.10 2.25
iii)Commissiontonon-wholetimeDirectors 1.50 5.00
iv)Provisionfordoubtfuldebts 110.70 �06.22 Netprofit 1237.38 5584.74
CommissionpayabletotheManagingDirectorandthe twowhole-timedirectors(attherateof�%ofnetprofits toeachofthem,limitedtooneyear’ssalaryinrespect oftheManagingDirectorandsixmonth’ssalaryin respectofthetwowhole-timedirectors) - 74.�0 Commissiontonon–wholetimedirectors(not exceeding0.�25%ofnetprofits,subjecttomaximumof Rs.5lacsasdeterminedbytheBoardofDirectors) 1.50 5.00
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�2 Componentsofdeferredtax: Rs.lacs
Nature of timing difference Deferred tax asset/(liability)
As at 31.03.2008
Credit/(charge) for the year
Deferred tax asset/(liability)
As at 31.03.2009
(a) Deferred tax liability
Depreciation (�364.80) (�06.06) (�470.86)
Sub–total (�364.80) (�06.06) (�470.86)
(b) Deferred tax asset
Provisionfordoubtfuldebts
Provisionforcompensatedabsences
Voluntaryretirementcompensation
89.52
77.65
4.26
37.63
�0.23
(4.26)
�27.�5
87.88
-
Sub-total �7�.43 43.60 2�5.03
Netamount ��93.37 62.46 �255.83
Add: Tax effect of exchange differencespertaining to previous year adjusted ingeneralreserve
[seenote3(b)]
67.2�
Netcharge �29.67
Year ended Yearended 31.03.2009 3�.03.2008 Rs. lacs Rs.lacs�3. Details of Auditors’ remuneration: (excludingservicetax)
Auditfees 16.00 �4.00
Reportundersection44ABof theIncome-taxAct,�96� 2.00 2.00
Taxationmatters 3.98 �.55
Otherservices 14.30 8.00
Reimbursementofexpenses 0.50 0.�4
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�4. Raw materials, components and packing materials consumed:
Year ended Yearended 31.03.2009 3�.03.2008 Unit Quantity Value Quantity Value Rs. lacs Rs.lacs Raw materials:
Steel Tonnes 83566 7681.66 9�54 729�.24
Brass “ 114 153.57 �62 224.86 Sub-total 7835.23 75�6.�0 Components Nos.in000s 101656 2411.31 ���727 2395.96 Sub-total 2411.31 2395.96 Packing materials * 611.67 * 68�.74
*diversequantitativeunits Grandtotal 10858.21 �0593.80
Ofwhich % Value % Value Rs.lacs Rs.lacs
Imported 27 2938.06 26 27�9.�5
Indigenous 73 7920.15 74 7874.65 Total 100 10858.21 �00 �0593.80
Note:Consumptionincludesadjustmentofexcess/shortageascertainedonphysicalcount.
�5 Stores and spares consumed:
Year ended Yearended 31.03.2009 3�.03.2008 % Value % Value Rs. lacs Rs.lacs
Imported 12 396.88 �0 328.49
Indigenous 88 2935.04 90 286�.63 100 3331.92 �00 3�90.�2
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�6. Capacity and Production:
Unit
Installed capacity (per annum)
Production
As at 31.03.2009
Asat3�.03.2008
Year ended 31.03.2009
Yearended3�.03.2008
LooseNeedleRollers Nos.in000s 3429120 3429�20 2200787 2336622
NeedleRollerBushesandCages
“ 57294 52294 41302 43037
BallandRollerBearings “ 29080 28930 17406 2�963
AutomobileComponents “ 4500 4500 3086 3�37
Notes: i) Licencedcapacityhasnotbeenshownastheindustryhasbeendelicensed. ii) Installed capacity is as certified by the Chairman and Managing Director and has been
acceptedbytheauditorswithoutverification,thisbeingatechnicalmatter. iii) Productionincludesfollowingquantitiesproducedforcaptiveconsumption: (a) LooseNeedleRollers–�2�9625Nos. in thousands (for theyearended3�.03.2008:
�308297Nos.inthousands) (b)NeedleRollerBushesandCages–487Nos.inthousands(fortheyearended3�.03.2007:
9�6Nos.inthousands)
�7. Sales (net of excise duty):
Unit
Year ended 31.03.2009
Yearended3�.03.2008
Quantity Value Rs.lacs
Quantity ValueRs.lacs
LooseNeedleRollers Nos.in000s 918241 1803.33 �046488 �8�2.4�
NeedleRollerBushesandCages
“ 41448 11849.24 4�234 ��6�6.50
BallandRollerBearings “ 15327 13767.74 20324 �7�46.50
AutomobileComponents “ 2977 1653.31 3��9 �566.96
Total 29073.62 32�42.37
Note: ThecompanysometimessellsmanufacturedcomponentsofNeedleRollerBushesandCages andNeedleRollerBearings.Thequantitiesofsuchcomponentshavenotbeenincludedinthe relevantgroups.However,thevalueshownundertherelevantgroupsisinclusiveofthevalueof suchcomponents.
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�8. Closing stock of finished goods:
UnitAs at 31.03.2009 Asat3�.03.2008 Asat3�.03.2007
Quantity Value Rs.lacs
Quantity ValueRs.lacs
Quantity ValueRs.lacs
LooseNeedleRollers Nos.in000s 190360 377.37 �27439 2�0.32 �45602 2��.04
NeedleRollerBushesandCages
“ 7119 1205.46 5095 808.52 4208 765.79
BallandRollerBearings “ 2545 2520.30 3�23 �939.53 �484 �226.7�
AutomobileComponents “ 510 239.62 40� �63.99 383 �50.�9
Total 4342.75 3�22.36 2353.73
Notes: (�) Stocksareafteradjustmentsforexcess/shortageonphysicalcountandwriteoffofobsolete andslowmovingitems.
(2) ThecompanyalsosellsmanufacturedcomponentsofNeedleRollerBushesandCagesand NeedleRollerBearings.Thequantitiesofsuchcomponentshavenotbeenincludedinthe relevantgroups.However,thevaluesshownundertherelevantgroupsareinclusiveofthe valuesofsuchcomponents.
Year ended Yearended 31.03.2009 3�.03.2008 Rs.lacs Rs.lacs�9 C.I.F. value of imports:
i) Rawmaterialsandcomponents 3402.55 2383.93
ii)Storesandspares 441.14 40�.74
iii)Capitalgoods 189.83 �882.22
20. Expenditure in foreign currency:
i) Foreigntravel 81.74 74.48
ii)Commissiononexports 10.07 5.52
iii) Interest 409.60 264.38
iv)Salary 122.34 65.79
v) Others - 7.222�. Earnings in foreign exchange:
i) ExportofgoodscalculatedonF.O.B.basis 4418.52 3534.68
ii) Reimbursementofinsuranceandfreightonexports 77.69 80.47
iii)Agencycommission 43.68 95.98
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22. Financial and Derivative Instruments
i) ForwardExchangeContractsenteredintobytheCompanythatareoutstandingasat3�stMarch,2009.
Currency Amountinforeigncurrency Buy/Sell CrossCurrency
USD �,405,000(-)
Buy(-)
INR(-)
JPY �0,000,000(-)
Buy(-)
INR(-)
JPY �8,247,932(-)
Buy(-)
USD(-)
EURO 25,000(-)
Buy(-)
USD(-)
TheseForwardForeignExchangeContractsareenteredintoforhedgingpurposesandnotforspeculationpurposes
ii) Swaptransactionstohedgeagainstfluctuationsinexchangerates:
No.ofcontracts : 2 (2)
PrincipalamountinUSDollars : �,470,048 (�,500,000)
Equivalentrupeesatyearendrate : 702.07lacs (694.80lacs)
PrincipalamountinYen : 4�3,243,475 (crosscurrencyswapinUSDollars) (4�3,243,475)
Equivalentdollarsatyearendrate : 3,880,220 (3,880,220)
iii) Foreign currency exposures that have not been hedged by a derivative instrument or otherwiseoutstandingasat3�.03.2009:
a) Amountsreceivableinforeigncurrency:
Purpose Currency Amount EquivalentRs.lacsasattheyearend
Exportofgoods USD 599,745(�55,946)
304.07(62.�3)
EURO 2,470,309(�,592,496)
1653.87(�002.�6)
CHF 5,985(-)
2.66(-)
GBP 22,313(9,777)
16.16(7.76)
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b) Amountspayableinforeigncurrency:
Purpose Currency Amount EquivalentRs.lacsasattheyearend
Importofgoods JPY 47,013,938(�20,894,627)
248.33(483.34)
EURO 278,027(373,806)
179.31(235.39)
USD -(8�,923)
-(32.65)
CHF 34(�6,325)
0.01(6.53)
CapitalImports JPY -(��7,300,775)
-(468.97)
Loanspayable USD 5,667,556(�4,��3,005)
2874.58(5624.30)
Interestpayable USD -(77,666)
-(30.95)
JPY 4,687,200(938,879)
25.38(3.72)
iv) Figuresinbracketsarethecorrespondingfiguresinrespectofthepreviousyear.
23. EmployeeBenefits
�. Defined Contribution plans
ContributiontoDefinedContributionPlans,recognizedinthestatementofprofitandlossaccountfortheyear,underemployeecostsinschedule�5areasunder:
Year ended Yearended 31.03.2009 3�.03.2008 Rs. in Lacs Rs.inLacs i) Employer’sContributiontoProvidentFund 138.66 �24.85
ii) Employer’sContributiontoFamilyPensionFund 95.05 �06.38
iii) Employer’sContributiontoSuperannuationFund 65.72 62.4�
2. Defined Benefit Plan
a) Gratuity–asperactuarialvaluationason3�stMarch,2009(basedonProjectedUnitBenefitMethod)
Particulars As at 31st March, 2009 Rs. In Lacs
As at 31st March, 2008 Rs. In Lacs
i)Componentsofemployerexpensesa)CurrentServicecostb)Interestcostc)Expectedreturnonplanassetsd)ActuarialLosses/(Gains) Total expenses recognised in the Profit and Loss Account
38.776�.22
(74.99)�84.35209.35
35.5952.75
(58.35)78.54
108.53
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Particulars As at 31st March, 2009 Rs. In Lacs
As at 31st March, 2008 Rs. In Lacs
ii)ActualContributionandBenefitPaymentsforyear
a)Actualbenefitpayments
b)ActualContributions
55.20
214.00
6�.39
110.00
iii)Netasset/(liability)recognisedinbalancesheet
a)DefinedBenefitObligation
b)FairValueofPlanassets
c) Net asset/(liability) recognised in balance sheet
d)Experienceadjustmentarisingon:
�)PlanLiabilities[Losses/(Gains)]
2)PlanAssets[Losses/(Gains)]
(886.53)
888.�2
1.59
87.62
96.73
(754.�2)
75�.06
(3.06)
72.66
5.88
iv)ChangeinDefinedBenefitObligations(DBO)duringtheyear
a)PresentValueofDBOatthebeginningoftheyear
b)CurrentServicecost
c)Interestcost
d)ActuarialLosses/(Gains)
e)Benefitspaid
Present Value of DBO at the end of the year
754.�2
38.77
6�.22
87.62
(55.20)
886.53
654.5�
35.59
52.75
72.66
(6�.39)
754.12
v)ChangeinFairValueofAssetsduringtheyear
a)Planassetsatbeginningoftheyear
b)Expectedreturnonplanassets
c)Actuarial(Losses)/Gains
d)ActualCompanycontributions
e)FairValueofbenefitspaid
Fair value of plan assets at the end of year
75�.06
74.99
(96.73)
2�4.00
(55.20)
888.12
649.97
58.36
(5.88)
��0.00
(6�.39)
751.06
vi)Contributionexpectedtobepaidnextyear 69.69 58.45
vii)ActuarialAssumptions
a)DiscountRate
b)ExpectedrateofreturnonPlanassets
c)Salaryescalation
d)MortalityTable
8.00%
8.00%
3%-4%
LIC(�994-96)Ultimate
8.00%
8.00%
3%-4%
LIC(�994-96)Ultimate
viii)Themajorcategoriesofplanassets-InsurerManagedFunds
�00.00% �00.00%
Notes: i) AccountingStandard�5 (Revised2005) “EmployeeBenefits” requires thedisclosureof theinformationmentionedunder2(a)(iii)aboverelatedto‘NetAsset/(Liability)recognizedinbalancesheet’forthepastfouryears;howevertheinformationisavailableonlyforpastoneyearsincethedateofimplementationoftheStandard.
ii) Theexpectedrateofreturnonplanassetsisbasedontheaveragelongtermrateofreturnexpectedoninvestmentsofthefundduringtheestimatedtermofobligation.
iii) Theassumptionoffuturesalaryincreases,consideredinactuarialvaluation,takeaccountofinflation,seniority,promotionandotherrelevantfactors.
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b) Compensatedabsencesrecognizedinthestatementofprofitandlossaccountfortheyear,underemployeecostinschedule�5,isRs.62.09lacs(fortheyearended3�.03.2008:Rs.38.07lacs)
24. ThecompanyhasenteredintoajointventureagreementwithSchneebergerHoldingAG,SwitzerlandtoactasitsexclusiveagentinIndiaandhasformedajointventurecompanywitheffectfrom�5thFebruary,2008 for which NRB Bearings Limited has contributed towards its share capital on �4th May, 2008.Theproportionateshareinassets,liabilities, income&expenditureofthejointventurecompanyason3�st,December2008isgivenbelow:
(RupeesinLacs)
NameofTheJointventurecompany
Percentageofholding
Assets Liabilities Income Expenditure
SchneebergerIndiaPrivateLimited(incorporatedinIndia)
45% �9.54 #7.79 �5.9� 8.56
Therearenocapitalcommitmentnorcontingentliabilities.
#netafterdeductingshareholders’funds
25. Previousyear’sfigureshavebeenregroupedwherevernecessary.
SignaturetoSchedule�to20
ForandonbehalfoftheBoardofDirectors
T. S. Sahney P. D. Ojha K. S. Pant ManagingDirector
H. S. Zaveri K. M. Elavia
S. C. Rangani D. S. Sahney Sr.VPFinance&Co.Secretary Directors
Mumbai:June2,2009
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BALANCE SHEET ABSTRACT AND COMPANY’S GENERAL BUSINESS PROFILE
(+forProfit,-forLoss)
- - - � 3 2 5 � � �
- - - N I L - - -
- -�648��0
3 � 0 3 2 0 0 9
- - - 7 3 6 8 7 6 - - - 5 6 � 3 83
- - 3 � 6 8 8 7 5 - - 3 � 6 8 8 7 5
- - � 6 � 5 � 5 5 - - - � 7 9 27 0
- - � 37 4 4 5 0
- - 2 9 6 0 8 � 9
+-
- - - - 9 � 60 6 - - - - 4 26 32
- - - - - - . 8 8 - 80
- - - � 2 5 5 8 3
- - - N I L - - -
- - - N I L - - -
- - - N I L - - -
+-
I. Registration Details
RegistrationNo. StateCode
BalanceSheetDate
DateMonthYear
II. Capital Raised During the year (Amount in Rs. )
PublicIssue RightIssue
BonusIssue PrivatePlacement
III. Position of Mobilisation and Deployment of Funds (Amount in Rs. Thousands)
TotalLiabilities TotalAssets
SourcesofFund Paid-UpCapital Reserves&Surplus
SecuredLoans UnsecuredLoans
DeferredTaxLiability
ApplicationofFunds NetFixedAssets Investments
NetCurrentAssets MiscellaneousExpenses
AccumulatedLosses
IV. Performance of Company (Amount in Rs. Thousands)
TurnOver TotalExpenditure
ProfitbeforeTax ProfitafterTax
EarningPerShareinRs. DividendRate%
- - - - 969 2 3
- - - N I L - - -
- - 2 86 9 2 � 3
- - - N I L - - -
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V. Generic Names of Three Principal Products/ Services of Company (as per monetary terms)
ItemCodeNo. (ITCCode)
Product Description
ItemCodeNo. (ITCCode)
Product Description
ItemCodeNo. (ITCCode)
Product Description
- - - - - 8 4 8 2 � 0 . 0 0
- - - - - 84 8 2 4 0.. 00
- - - - 8 4 8 2 � 0 . 0 0
BEA R I NGS - - - - - - - - - - - -
BEA R I NGS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
NEE DL E ROL L ER - - - - - - - - - - -
BA L L BE AR I NGS - - - - - - - - - -
CYL I NDR I CA L ROL L ER - -
ForandonbehalfoftheBoardofDirectors
T. S. Sahney P. D. Ojha K. S. Pant ManagingDirector
H. S. Zaveri K. M. Elavia
S. C. Rangani D. S. Sahney Sr.VPFinance&Co.Secretary Directors
Mumbai:June2,2009
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STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 212 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1956 RELATING TO SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES SNL BEARINGS LTD AND NRB BEARINGS (THAILAND)LTD
SNL BEARINGS LTD NRB BEARINGS (THAILAND) LTD 3�stMarch,2009 3�stMarch,2009
A. TheFinancialYearoftheSubsidiaryCompany
B. (a) NumberofSharesheldby 2484�76EquitySharesof 4,999,994EquitySharesof HoldingCompanyattheendof Rs.�0/-eachfully ThaiBaht�0/-each, thefinancialyearofthe paidup ThaiBaht�0eachfullypaidup SubsidiaryCompany
(b) Extentofholding 68.78% �00.00%
C. Thenetaggregateofprofit/(loss)oftheSubsidiary sofarasitconcernsthemembersoftheHolding CompanyandnotdealtwithintheAccountsofthe HoldingCompany
(a) Forthefinancialyearended3�stMarch,2009 Rs.�00.28lacs (�9�84.85)THB’000
(b)Forthepreviousfinancialyear Rs.276.06lacs (9�60.9�)THB’000
D. Profitdealtwithorlossesprovidedforinthe AccountsoftheHoldingCompany
(a) Forthefinancialyearended3�stMarch,2009 Nil Nil
(b)Forallpreviousfinancialyears Nil Nil
T. S. Sahney P. D. Ojha K. S. Pant ManagingDirector
H. S. Zaveri K. M. Elavia
S. C. Rangani D. S. Sahney Sr.VPFinance&Co.Secretary Directors
Mumbai:June2,2009
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ABRIDGED ACCOUNTS OF SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
SNL BEARINGS LIMITED
ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET AS ON 31ST MARCH
2009 2008Liabilities
Capital 1361.15 �36�.�5
Reserves&Surplus 15.03 �5.03
Loanfunds 423.46 7�7.93
Otherliabilitiesandprovisions 299.64 200.05 Total 2099.28 2294.�6
Assets
Fixedassets(net) 364.81 385.60
Currentassets 908.65 982.45
Profit&lossaccount 825.82 926.�� Total 2099.28 2294.�6
ABRIDGED PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH
2009 2008Income
Sales(Net) 1239.99 �555.84Otherincome 22.64 44.69Stocksincrease/(decrease) 144.93 (9.�7) Total 1407.56 �59�.36
Expenditure
Materialsconsumed 515.58 52�.33Operatingexpenses 119.50 �77.88Adm.&otherexps 502.54 445.66Depreciation 44.46 74.24Interest 71.65 94.�6 Total 1253.73 �3�3.27
Profit/(Loss)beforetax 153.83 278.09Provisionfortaxation 53.54 2.03Profit/(Loss)aftertax 100.29 276.06
ABRIDGED PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH
2009 2008IncomeSales(Net) 57.06 -Otherincome 4.40 52.40Stocksincrease/(decrease) - - Total 61.46 52.40
Expenditure
Materialsconsumed 493.71 -Operatingexpenses 339.72 -
Adm.&otherexps 13349.15 7640.29Depreciation 3333.98 �529.54Interest 1729.75 43.48 Total 19246.31 92�3.3�
Profit/(Loss)beforetax (19184.85) (9�60.9�)Provisionfortaxation - -Profit/(Loss)aftertax (19184.85) (9�60.9�)
NRB BEARINGS (THAILAND) LTD.
ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET AS ON 31ST MARCH
2009 2008Liabilities
Capital 50000.00 50000.00
Reserves&Surplus - -
Loanfunds 75373.38 6587.98
Otherliabilitiesandprovisions 1502.53 5�6.82 Total 126875.91 57�05.80
Assets
Fixedassets(net) 91475.52 46�96.72
Currentassets 6346.32 �038.85
Profit&lossaccount 29054.07 9869.23 Total 126875.91 57�04.80
Rs. Lacs
THB’000
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AUDITORS’ REPORT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2009
�. WehaveauditedtheattachedconsolidatedbalancesheetofNRBBearingsLimited,theparentcompany,anditssubsidiaries[collectivelyreferredtoas̀ thegroup’]asat3�stMarch,2009,andalsotheconsolidatedprofitandlossaccountandtheconsolidatedcashflowstatementfortheyearendedonthatdate,bothannexedthereto.Thesefinancialstatementsaretheresponsibilityoftheparentcompany’smanagementandhavebeenpreparedbythemanagementonthebasisofseparatefinancialstatementsoftheparentcompanyanditscomponents.Ourresponsibilityistoexpressanopinionontheseconsolidatedfinancialstatementsbasedonouraudit.
2. Weconductedouraudit inaccordancewiththeauditingstandardsgenerallyaccepted in India.Thesestandardsrequirethatweplanandperformtheaudittoobtainreasonableassuranceaboutwhetherthefinancialstatementsarefreeofmaterialmisstatement.Anauditincludes,examiningonatestbasis,evidencesupportingtheamountsanddisclosuresinthefinancialstatements.Anauditalsoincludesassessingtheaccountingprinciplesusedandsignificantestimatesmadebymanagement,aswellasevaluatingtheoverallfinancialstatementpresentation.Webelievethatourauditprovidesareasonablebasisforouropinion.
3. WedidnotauditthefinancialstatementsofasubsidiarywhosefinancialstatementsreflecttotalassetsofRs.�400.96lacsasat3�stMarch,2009,totalrevenueofRs.0.83lacandnetcashinflowsofRs.5.85lacsandofajointventurewhosefinancialstatementsreflectthegroup’sshareoftotalassetsofRs.�9.54lacsason3�stDecember,2008,totalrevenueofRs.�5.9�lacsandnetcashinflowsofRs.�5.65lacsfortheperiod�5thFebruary,2008to3�stDecember,2008asconsideredintheConsolidatedAccounts.Thesefinancialstatementsandotherfinancialinformationhavebeenauditedbyotherauditorswhosereportshavebeenfurnishedtousbythemanagement,andouropinionisbasedsolelyonthereportoftheotherauditors.
4. We report that the consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the parent company’smanagement inaccordancewith the requirementsofAccountingStandard2� ‘ConsolidatedFinancialStatements’andAccountingStandard27‘FinancialReportingofInterestsinJointVentures’asnotifiedundertheCompanies(AccountingStandards)Rules,2006.
5. Attention is invited to footnote under note 11 of Schedule 20 regarding managerial remuneration of Rs. 44.26 lacs paid during the year in respect of parent company, in excess of specified limits, pending approval of the members and Central government.
6. Subject to the matter referred in paragraph 5 aboveandonthebasisoftheinformationandexplanationsgiventousandontheconsiderationoftheseparateauditreportsonindividualauditedfinancialstatementsofNRBBearingsLimitedanditscomponents,weareoftheopinionthatthesaidconsolidatedfinancialstatementsgiveatrueandfairviewinconformitywiththeaccountingprinciplesgenerallyacceptedinIndia:
(i) inthecaseoftheconsolidatedbalancesheet,ofstateofaffairsofthegroupasat3�stMarch,2009;
(ii) inthecaseoftheconsolidatedprofitandlossaccount,oftheprofitfortheyearendedonthatdate;and
(iii) inthecaseofconsolidatedcashflowstatement,ofthecashflowsfortheyearendedonthatdate.
For A. F. FERGUSON & CO. CharteredAccountants
A. C. KHANNA PartnerMumbai:June2,2009 MembershipNo.�78�4
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NRB BEARINGS LIMITED - CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH, 2009 Schedule As at Asat No. 31.03.2009 3�.03.2008 Rs.lacs Rs.lacs Rs.lacs Rs.lacs I. SOURCES OF FUNDS: �) Shareholders’funds: a) Sharecapital � 969.23 969.23 b) Reservesandsurplus 2 15628.04 �6359.82 Minorityinterest (i) Sharecapital 112.74 ��2.74 (ii) Reservesandsurplus -Broughtforwardbalance (284.44) (370.6�) -Transferredfromprofit& lossaccount 31.31 86.�7 (253.13) (284.44)
Adjustedagainstmajorityinterest (140.39) (�7�.70) 15487.65 �6�88.�2 16456.88 �7�57.35 2) Loanfunds: a) Securedloans 3 7492.22 4490.74 b) Unsecuredloans 4 6669.32 6425.73 14161.54 �09�6.47 3) Deferredtaxliability(net) (seeNote�0onSchedule20) 1255.85 ��93.37 Total 31874.27 29267.�9 II. APPLICATION OF FUNDS: �) Fixedassets: 5 a) Grossblock 37068.05 33969.56 b) Less:depreciation 19466.26 �7449.24 c) Netblock 17601.79 �6520.32 d) Capitalworkinprogressand advances for capital expenditureadvancesfor capital expenditureforcapitalexpenditure 152.49 464.56 17757.28 �6984.88 2) Investments 6 7.09 7.09 3) Currentassets,loansandadvances: a) Inventories 7 9561.48 87�2.57 b) Sundrydebtors 8 7426.88 8684.48 c) Cashandbankbalances 9 451.87 6�6.39 d) Loansandadvances �0 1568.18 �697.�5 19008.41 �97�0.59 Less:Currentliabilitiesandprovisions: a) Currentliabilities �� 3644.14 5754.42 b) Provisions �2 1251.37 �680.95 4895.51 7435.37 Netcurrentassets 14112.90 �2275.22 Total 31874.27 29267.�9 Significantaccountingpolicies �9 Notestotheconsolidatedaccounts 20Perourreportattached ForandonbehalfoftheBoardofDirectors
For A. F. FERGUSON & CO. T. S. Sahney P. D. Ojha K. S. PantCharteredAccountants ManagingDirector
H. S. Zaveri K. M. Elavia A. C. KHANNA S. C. Rangani D. S. SahneyPartner Sr.VPFinance&Co.Secretary DirectorsMumbai::June2,2009 Mumbai:June2,2009
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NRB BEARINGS LIMITED - CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONSOLIDATED PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2009 Schedule Year ended Yearended No. 31.03.2009 3�.03.2008 Rs.lacs Rs.lacs Rs.lacs Rs.lacs INCOMESales(Gross) 32859.32 3779.�0Less:Exciseduty 3426.30 4934.89 29433.02 32859.2�Otherincome �3 569.66 727.6� 30002.68 33586.82Increase/(Decrease)instockofwork-in-progressandfinishedgoods �4 1253.65 856.53 31256.33 34443.35 EXPENDITURERawmaterials,componentsand packingmaterialsconsumed 10428.69 �0�85.33Storesandsparesconsumed 3436.18 329�.23Processingcharges 1676.34 �953.57Powerandfuel 1469.18 �440.77Employeecosts �5 5964.64 5797.35Repairs �6 520.48 624.34Otherexpenses �7 3929.18 3330.�6Depreciation 5 2019.64 �883.85Interest(net) �8 972.47 637.84 30416.80 29�44.44 PROFIT BEFORE TAX 839.53 5298.9�Provisionfortaxation-Currenttax 322.53 �650.00-Inrespectofearlieryears 11.35 --Deferredtax 129.69 97.37 463.57 �747.37-Fringebenefittax 82.27 87.03 545.84 �834.40
PROFIT AFTER TAX 293.69 3464.5�Parentcompany’sshare 262.38 3378.34Minority 31.31 86.�7Add:Balancebroughtforward 1775.75 93.27 AVAILABLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS 2038.13 347�.6�LESS:APPROPRIATIONS: Proposedfinaldividend 775.38 ��63.07 Additionalincome-taxondistributedprofits 132.40 �97.66 Transfertogeneralreserve 50.48 335.�3 958.26 �695.86BALANCE CARRIED TO CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET 1079.87 �775.75 Significantaccountingpolicies �9Notestotheconsolidatedaccounts 20Basic,aswellasdiluted,earningsperequityshare(Nominalvalueperequityshare:Rs.2)[seeNote9onSchedule20] Rs.0.61 Rs.7.�5
Perourreportattachedtotheconsolidatedbalancesheet ForandonbehalfoftheBoardofDirectors
For A. F. FERGUSON & CO. T. S. Sahney P. D. Ojha K. S. PantCharteredAccountants ManagingDirector
H. S. Zaveri K. M. Elavia A. C. KHANNA S. C. Rangani D. S. SahneyPartner Sr.VPFinance&Co.Secretary DirectorsMumbai:June2,2009 Mumbai:June2,2009
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CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2009
Year ended Yearended 31.03.2009 3�.03.2008 Rs.lacs Rs.lacs Rs.lacs Rs.lacsA. CASHFLOWFROMOPERATINGACTIVITIES:
NETPROFITBEFORETAX 839.53 5298.9�
Adjustmentsfor: Depreciation 2019.64 �883.85 Foreignexchangeloss/(gain)unrealised 404.54 (235.88) Interestexpenditure(net) 972.47 637.84 Dividendincome (1.24) (8.�8) Profitonsaleoffixedassets(net) (0.10) (2.�4) Profitonsaleofcurrentinvestments - (3.50) Provisionforcompensatedabsences 28.55 5.46 Provisionfordoubtfuldebts 120.70 ��4.57 Foreigncurrencytranslation 44.28 29.55 3588.84 242�.57 4428.37 7720.48 OPERATINGPROFITBEFOREWORKINGCAPITALCHANGES ANDOTHERADJUSTMENTS Changesin: -Tradeandotherreceivables 1716.33 (�460.92) -Inventories (848.91) (�399.24) -Tradepayables (2089.97) �685.79 (1222.55) (��74.37) NETCASHGENERATEDFROMOPERATIONS 3205.82 6546.�� Directtaxespaid(netofrefund) (768.85) (�59�.82) NETCASHFROMOPERATINGACTIVITIES 2436.97 4954.29 B. CASHFLOWFROMINVESTINGACTIVITIES: Purchaseoffixedassets(includingadjustments onaccountofcapitaladvances) (2234.29) (5548.58) Saleoffixedassets 0.50 8.09 Purchaseofinvestments - (2853.39) Saleofinvestments - 2856.89 Dividendincome 1.24 8.�8 NETCASHUSEDININVESTINGACTIVITIES (2232.55) (5528.8�)
C. CASHFLOWFROMFINANCINGACTIVITIES:
Proceedsfromborrowings 7102.63 �6457.78 Repaymentofborrowings (9425.41) (�37�3.78) Increase/(Decrease)incashcredit 4305.92 (7�9.70) Interestpaid (992.64) (653.52) Dividendpaid (1161.78) (630.07) AdditionalIncometaxondistributedprofits (197.66) (�07.07) NETCASHFROM/(USEDIN)FINANCINGACTIVITIES (368.94) 633.64 NETINCREASE/(DECREASE)INCASHANDCASH EQUIVALENTS(A+B+C) (164.52) 59.�2
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CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2009 (contd.)
Year ended Yearended 31.03.2009 3�.03.2008 Rs.lacs Rs.lacs Rs.lacs Rs.lacs CASHANDCASHEQUIVALENTSASAT THECOMMENCEMENTOFTHEYEAR
thecomponentsbeing:
Cashonhand 8.24 6.�4
Chequesonhand 275.04 233.47
Balanceswithbanksoncurrentaccounts 330.00 �36.08
Remittanceintransit 3.11 �8�.58 616.39 557.27
CASHANDCASHEQUIVALENTSASAT THEENDOFTHEYEAR
thecomponentsbeing:
Cashonhand 5.58 8.24
Chequesonhand 287.46 275.04
Balanceswithbanksoncurrentaccounts 145.33 330.00
Balanceswithbanksonfixeddepositaccount 13.50 3.�� 451.87 6�6.39 NETINCREASE/(DECREASE)ASDISCLOSEDABOVE (164.52) 59.�2 Notes: �. Figuresinbracketsrepresentdeductions/outflows. 2. Previousyear’sfigureshavebeenregroupedwherevernecessary. Perourreportattachedtotheconsolidatedbalancesheet
ForandonbehalfoftheBoardofDirectors
For A. F. FERGUSON & CO. T. S. Sahney P. D. Ojha K. S. PantCharteredAccountants ManagingDirector
H. S. Zaveri K. M. ElaviaA.C. KHANNA Partner S. C. Rangani D. S. Sahney Sr.VPFinance&Co.Secretary Directors
Mumbai:June2,2009 Mumbai:June2,2009
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SCHEDULES 1 TO 12 ANNEXED TO AND FORMING PART OF THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH, 2009
As at Asat 31.03.2009 3�.03.2008 Rs.lacs Rs.lacsSchedule 1 - Share capital
Authorised:
5,00,00,000EquitysharesofRs.2each
1000.00 �000.00 Issuedandsubscribed:
48,46�,300EquitysharesofRs.2eachfullypaid-up 969.23 969.23
Oftheabove:
i) 45,500EquitysharesofRs.2eachhavebeenallottedas fullypaid-uppursuanttocontractswithoutpayments havingbeenreceivedincash.
ii) 4�,563,300 Equity shares of Rs. 2 each have been allottedas fullypaid-upbywayofbonussharesby capitalisationofgeneralreserveandcapitalreserve.
iii) 38,000EquitysharesofRs.2eachareallottedtothe members of erstwhile Sahney Steel and Press WorksLimitedonitsamalgamationwiththecompany on0�.04.�99�. Perconsolidatedbalancesheet 969.23 969.23 Schedule 2 - Reserves and surplus
Capitalreserve:
Perlastbalancesheet 25.00 25.00
Capitalreservearisingonconsolidation:
Perlastbalancesheet 20.13 20.�3
Sharepremium:
Perlastbalancesheet 1214.94 �2�4.94
Generalreserve:
Perlastbalancesheet 13281.37 �2946.24
Less:Exchangedifferencesadjustedtocostoffixedassets (130.66) -(netofdeferredtaxRs.67.2�lacs) (Seenote4(b)ofschedule20)
Add:Transferredfromconsolidatedprofitandlossaccount 50.48 335.�3 13201.19 �328�.37
Foreigncurrencytranslationreserve: Perlastbalancesheet 42.63 �3.08Add:Fortheyear 44.28 29.55 86.91 42.63
Surplusbeingbalanceinconsolidatedprofitandlossaccount 1079.87 �775.75 Perconsolidatedbalancesheet 15628.04 �6359.82
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As at Asat 31.03.2009 3�.03.2008 Rs.lacs Rs.lacsSchedule 3 - Secured loans
FromBanks:
i) Cashcredits 4441.14 �29.40
ii) TermloaninForeignCurrency 3043.18 4296.�6
iii) Termloan 7.90 65.�8 Perconsolidatedbalancesheet 7492.22 4490.74
�. Cash Credit taken from banks (i) are secured byhypothecationofallcurrentassets.Further,loantakenby the subsidiary is guaranteed by the parentcompany.
2. Term Loans in Foreign currency (ii) are secured byhypothecationof/chargeonthecompany’sfixedassetsacquiredfromproceedsoftheloan.
3. TermLoan(iii)issecuredbyhypothecationof/chargeon company’s vehicles specifically purchased undertheloan.
Schedule 4 - Unsecured loans
a. Temporaryoverdraftfromabank - 5.20
b. Shorttermloansfrombanks 2555.49 3000.00
c. Shorttermloanfrombankinforeigncurrency 2658.40 2022.94
d. Otherloansandadvances InterestfreeSalestaxloan 1455.43 �397.59
Perconsolidatedbalancesheet 6669.32 6425.73
Shorttermloanfrombankstakenbythesubsidiaryisguaranteedbytheparentcompany.
SCHEDULES 1 TO 12 ANNEXED TO AND FORMING PART OF THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH, 2009 (contd.)
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Schedule 5 - Fixed Assets
GROSS BLOCK - AT COST DEPRECIATION NET BLOCK
Description Opening Balance
As at 01.04.08
Additions Foreign currency
translation reserve
On deduc-
tions
Closing Balance
As at 31.03.09
Opening Balance
As at 01.04.08
For the year
Foreign currency
translation reserve
On On deduc-
tions
Closing Balance
As at 31.03.09
As at 31.03.09
As at 31.03.08
Rs.lacs Rs.lacs Rs.lacs Rs.lacs Rs.lacs Rs.lacs Rs.lacs Rs.lacs Rs.lacs Rs.lacs Rs.lacs Rs.lacs
A.Tangible AssetsFreehold landLeasehold landBuildings and flatsPlant and machineryFurniture, fixturesand equipmentElectrical installationsVehicles
193.78
47.463589.36
27368.901334.63
831.54445.75
-
130.59461.03
2104.00134.61
106.49
2.39
16.67
- 51.3032.65
4.02
4.39 -
- - -
7.88 -
- -
210.45178.05
4101.6929497.671473.26
942.42448.14
-
4.57904.02
15000.86848.23
409.00172.01
-
3.42134.33
1680.4780.95
43.7637.20
-
- 3.110.450.69
0.56 -
- - -
7.48 -
- -
-
7.991041.46
16674.30929.87
453.32209.21
210.45170.06
3060.2312823.37
543.39
489.10238.93
193.7842.89
2685.3412368.04
486.40
422.54273.74
Sub Total (A) 33811.42 2939.11 109.03 7.88 36851.68 17338.69 1980.13 4.81 7.48 19316.15 17535.54 16472.73
B. Intangible AssetsComputer software 158.14 57.74 0.49 - 216.37 110.55 39.51 0.05 - 150.11 66.26 47.59
Sub Total (B) 158.14 57.74 0.49 - 216.37 110.55 39.51 0.05 - 150.11 66.26 47.59
Total (A) + (B) 33969.56 2996.85 109.52 7.88 37068.05 17449.24 2019.64 4.86 7.48 19466.26 17601.79
16520.32Previous year 28650.11 5340.10 - 20.65 33969.56 15580.09 1883.85 - 14.70 17449.24
Capital Work in ProgressAdvances for capital expenditure
Per consolidated balance sheet
114.5737.92
218.01 246.55
152.49 464.56
17754.28 16984.88
Notes: Buildingsandflatsinclude:
a. SharesinrespectofresidentialpremisesofacostofRs.2.25lacsinaco-operativesocietywhichisintheprocessofbeingtransferredinthenameofthecompany.
b. CostofsharesofanaggregatefacevalueofRs.�000inco-operativehousingsocietiesviz.5sharesofRs.50eachinVileParleVatikaCo-operativeHousingSocietyLimited,5sharesofRs.50eachinEdenwoodsCypressHouseCo-operativeHousingSocietyLimited,5sharesofRs.50eachinTheGaneshVillaCo-operativeHousingSocietyLimitedand5sharesofRs. 50each inVinayakBhavanCo-operativeHousingSocietyLimited.
SCHEDULES 1 TO 12 ANNEXED TO AND FORMING PART OF THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH, 2009 (contd.)
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As at Asat 31.03.2009 3�.03.2008 Rs.lacs Rs.lacsSchedule 6 - InvestmentsI. Longterm(atcost)A. Non-trade(unquoted) �. Shares 1.00 �.00 2. Mutualfund 5.00 5.00 6.00 6.00B. Trade(quoted) Shares 1.09 �.09 Perconsolidatedbalancesheet 7.09 7.09
Aggregateamountofquotedinvestments[marketvalueRs.70.96lacs 1.09 �.09(asat3�.03.2008:Rs.5�.36lacs)]Aggregateamountofunquotedinvestments 6.00 6.00 7.09 7.09
Schedule 7 - Inventories(atlowerofcostandnetrealisablevalue, ascertifiedbytheManagingDirector) Storesandspareparts 577.85 583.87 Stock-in-trade Rawmaterials,boughtoutcomponents andpackingmaterials 1965.34 2364.06 Manufacturedcomponents 709.62 605.3� Work-in-progress 1776.59 �924.6� Finishedgoods 4532.08 8983.63 3234.72 8�28.70 Perconsolidatedbalancesheet 9561.48 87�2.57
Schedule 8 - Sundry debtors Oversixmonths Secured,consideredgood 2.70 4.50 Unsecured,consideredgood 1163.80 479.60 Unsecured,considereddoubtful 427.97 307.27 1594.47 79�.37OthersSecured,consideredgood 40.33 37.8� Unsecured,consideredgood 6220.05 8�62.57 6260.38 8200.38 7854.85 899�.75Provisionfordoubtfuldebts 427.97 307.27 Perconsolidatedbalancesheet 7426.88 8684.48
SCHEDULES 1 TO 12 ANNEXED TO AND FORMING PART OF THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH, 2009 (contd.)
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As at Asat 31.03.2009 3�.03.2008 Rs.lacs Rs.lacsSchedule 9 - Cash and bank balancesCashonhand 5.58 8.24Chequesonhand 287.46 275.04Withbanks: Oncurrentaccounts 145.33 330.00 Onfixeddepositaccount 13.50 3.�� Perconsolidatedbalancesheet 451.87 6�6.39
Schedule 10 - Loans and advances(Unsecured,consideredgood)Advancesrecoverableincashorin kindorforvaluetobereceived 983.36 �2�9.0�Incometaxespaidlessprovisionsthereagainst(otherthandeferredtax) 399.33 6�.8�Fringebenefittaxpaidlessprovisionsthereagainst 10.00 -Balancewithcentralexcise 175.49 4�6.33 Perconsolidatedbalancesheet 1568.18 �697.�5
Schedule 11 - Current liabilities
Sundrycreditors -duetomicroenterprisesandsmallenterprises - - (seenote5) -duetoothers 3480.19 5��3.70 3480.19 5��3.70Securitydeposits 94.33 575.65LiabilitytowardsInvestorsEducationandProtection FundunderSection205CoftheCompaniesAct,�956 -unpaiddividends(notdue) 13.30 �2.0� -unclaimedfixeddeposits - �.72Interestaccruedbutnotdueonloans 31.17 5�.34BookOverdraft 25.15 - Perconsolidatedbalancesheet 3644.14 5754.42 Schedule 12 - Provisions
Taxationlesspaymentsthereagainst 57.97 62.95(otherthandeferredtax)
Fringebenefittax(netofpayments) 8.50 8.70
Proposeddividend 775.38 ��63.07
Additionalincome-taxondistributedprofits 132.40 �97.66
Gratuity 1.00 �.00
Compensatedabsences 276.12 247.57 Perconsolidatedbalancesheet 1251.37 �680.95
SCHEDULES 1 TO 12 ANNEXED TO AND FORMING PART OF THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH, 2009
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Year ended Yearended 31.03.2009 3�.03.2008 Rs.lacs Rs.lacsSchedule 13 - Other income
Saleofscrap 423.05 380.�3
Agencycommission 59.12 95.98
Dividendfrominvestments
Trade-Longterm 1.24 �.29
Otherthantrade-Longterm - 3.50 1.24 4.79
Otherthantrade-Current - 3.39 1.24 �8.�8Profitonsaleofcurrentinvestments(net) - 3.50
Profitonsaleoffixedassets(net) 0.10 2.�4
Rent 74.65 74.65
Foreignexchangegain(net) - �45.37
Miscellaneous 15.08 �7.66 Perconsolidatedprofitandlossaccount 569.66 727.6�
Schedule 14 - Increase/(Decrease) in stock of work-in-progress and finished goods Openingstocks: Manufacturedcomponents 605.31 626.33
Work-in-progress 1924.61 �775.94
Finishedgoods 3234.72 2505.84 5764.64 4908.��Closingstocks:
Manufacturedcomponents 709.62 605.3�
Work-in-progress 1776.59 �924.6�
Finishedgoods 4532.08 3234.72 7018.29 5764.64 Perconsolidatedprofitandlossaccount 1253.65 856.53
SCHEDULES 13 TO 18 ANNEXED TO AND FORMING PART OF THE CONSOLIDATED PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2009
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Year ended Yearended 31.03.2009 3�.03.2008 Rs.lacs Rs.lacsSchedule 15 - Employee costsSalaries,wagesandbonus 4741.19 4546.23Gratuity 231.16 �45.82Company’scontributiontoprovidentfund andotherfunds 375.19 379.�7Staffwelfare 617.10 726.�3 Perconsolidatedprofitandlossaccount 5964.64 5797.35
Schedule 16 - RepairsPlantandmachinery 240.04 342.53Buildings 188.58 �56.88Others 91.86 �24.93 Perconsolidatedprofitandlossaccount 520.48 624.34
Schedule 17 - Other expensesInsurance 64.49 75.43Rent 20.90 20.39Ratesandtaxes 76.48 ��8.99Legalandprofessionalfees 232.73 226.69Directors’fees 3.17 3.55Commissiononsales 155.95 �46.20Travellingandconveyance 475.40 505.82Postage,telephoneandfax 97.74 �0�.73Bankcharges 89.69 50.84Cashdiscountonsales 25.42 36.33Advertisementandpublicity 82.70 77.98Forwardingcharges 651.16 5��.20Turnoverrebate 231.36 207.99Baddebtswrittenoff - 3.62 -Less:Provisionthereagainst - - 3.62 -
Provisionfordoubtfuldebts �20.70 ��8.�9Leaserent 48.85 48.04ITexpenses 93.02 69.33Excisedutyonincreaseinstockoffinishedgoods (92.�7) ��5.58Foreignexchangeloss 984.58 -Miscellaneous 567.0� 895.88 Perconsolidatedprofitandlossaccount 3929.18 3330.�6
Schedule 18 - Interest Onfixedloans 692.24 572.20Onothers 280.23 65.64 Perconsolidatedprofitandlossaccount 972.47 637.84
SCHEDULES 13 TO 18 ANNEXED TO AND FORMING PART OF THE CONSOLIDATED PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2009 (contd.)
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Schedule 19 - Significant accounting policies annexed to and forming part of the consolidated balance sheet as at 31st March, 2009 and the consolidated profit and loss account for the year ended on that date
�. Basis of preparation
TheconsolidatedfinancialstatementsarepreparedunderhistoricalcostconventiononanaccrualbasisandareinaccordancewithAccountingStandard2�–“ConsolidatedFinancialStatements”andAccountingStandard27–“FinancialReportingofInterestsinJointVentures”.
2. Fixed assets and depreciation
(a) Allfixedassetsarestatedatcostofacquisition,includinganyattributablecostforbringingtheassettoitsworkingconditionforitsintendeduselessaccumulateddepreciation.
(b) Depreciationfortheyearhasbeenprovidedonthestraightlinemethod,inthemannerandattheratesprescribedinScheduleXIVtotheCompaniesAct,�956,exceptthatleaseholdlandisamortizedovertheperiodoftheleaseandcomputersoftwareisamortizedoveraperiodof36months,expectinrespectofNRBBearings(Thailand)Limitedwheredepreciationfortheyearhasbeenprovidedonstraightlinemethodovertheestimatedusefullifeoftheassetsconcerned,whereprincipalannualratesusedare5%forbuildingsand20%forallotherassets.
(c) AlsoseeNote�0below.
3. Foreign currency transactions
(a) Transactions in foreigncurrenciesarerecordedat theexchangerateprevailingonthedateof thetransaction.Inrespectofmonetaryitemsdenominatedinforeigncurrencies,exchangedifferencesarisingoutofsettlementoronconversionattheclosingratearerecognizedintheconsolidatedprofitandlossaccount.Exchangedifferencesarisingonlongtermforeigncurrencymonetaryitemsrelatingtoacquisitionofdepreciablecapitalassets,areadjustedtothecarryingamountoffixedassets.(Seenote4bofSchedule20).
(b) Swap transactionsareenteredby thegroup tohedge itsexposureagainstmovements in foreignexchangeratesandinterestrates.
(c) Gains/lossesarisingonswaptransactionsarerecognizedintheprofitandlossaccount
4. Investments
Long-terminvestmentsarestatedatcostlessprovisionfordiminutioninthevalueofinvestments,ifany.Currentinvestmentsarestatedatlowerofcostandfairvalue.
5. Inventories
Storesandsparepartsandstock-in-tradecomprisingofrawmaterials,boughtoutcomponents&packingmaterials,manufacturedcomponents,work-in-progressandfinishedgoodsarevaluedatthelowerofcostandnetrealisablevalue.Materialcostsincludedinthevaluationofstock-in-tradearedeterminedonthebasisofweightedaveragemethod.Costsofconversionandothercostsaredeterminedonthebasisofstandardcostmethodadjustedforvariancesbetweenstandardcostsandactualcosts,unlesssuchcostsarespecificallyidentifiable,inwhichcasetheyareincludedinthevaluationatactuals.
6. Sales
(a) SalesarerecognizedinaccordancewithAccountingStandard9viz.whenthesellerhastransferredtothebuyer,thepropertyinthegoods,foraprice,orallsignificantriskandrewardsofownershiphavebeentransferredtothebuyerwithoutthesellerretaininganyeffectivecontroloverthegoods.
(b) Salesareinclusiveofexcisedutyandarenetofsalesreturns.
7. Employee benefits
(a) Shorttermemployeebenefitsarerecognisedasanexpenseattheundiscountedamountintheprofitandlossaccountoftheyearinwhichtherelatedserviceisrendered.
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(b) Longtermbenefits:
(i) DefinedContributionPlans:
�. ProvidentandFamilyPensionFund
The eligible employees of the group are entitled to receive post employment benefits inrespectofprovidentandfamilypensionfund,inwhichbothemployeesandthegroupmakemonthly contributionsat a specifiedpercentageof theemployees’ eligible salary (currently�2%ofemployees’eligiblesalary).ThecontributionsaremadetotheRegionalProvidentFundCommissionerorProvidentFundTrustasapplicableand theCentralProvidentFundundertheStatePensionScheme.ProvidentFundandFamilyPensionFundareclassifiedasDefinedContributionPlansasthegrouphasnofurtherobligationsbeyondmakingthecontribution.
2. Superannuation
Theeligibleemployeesofthegroupareentitledtoreceivepostemploymentbenefitsinrespectofsuperannuationscheme,inwhichthegroupmakesquarterlycontributionsat�5%ofemployees’eligiblesalary.Thecontributionsaremadetoainsurancecompanyonbehalfofthetrustmanagedbythegroup.SuperannuationschemeisclassifiedasDefinedContributionPlanastheGrouphasnofurtherobligationsbeyondmakingthecontribution.
TheGroup’scontributionstoDefinedContributionPlansarechargedtoprofitandlossaccountasincurred.
(ii) DefinedBenefitPlans:
�. Gratuity
TheGrouphasanobligationtowardsgratuity,adefinedbenefitretirementplancoveringeligibleemployees.Theplanprovidesalumpsumpaymenttovestedemployeesatretirement,deathwhileinemploymentoronterminationofemploymentofanamountequivalentto�5dayssalarypayableforeachcompletedyearofservice.Vestingoccursuponcompletionoffiveyearsofservice.TheGrouphasarrangementswithinsurancecompaniesforfuturepaymentsofgratuitiesonbehalfofthetrustsestablishedforthispurpose.TheGroupaccountsforgratuitybenefitspayableinfuturebasedonanindependentactuarialvaluationasattheyearend.Actuarialgainsandlossesarerecognisedintheprofitandlossaccount.
2. Compensatedabsences
The Group provides for encashment of leave or leave with pay subject to certain rules.Theemployeesareentitledtoaccumulateleavesubjecttocertainlimitsforfutureencashment/availment.The liability isprovidedbasedonthenumberofdaysofunutilised leaveateachbalancesheetdateonthebasisofanindependentactuarialvaluation.Actuarialgainsandlossesarerecognisedintheprofitandlossaccount
8. Voluntary Retirement Compensation
VoluntaryRetirementCompensationisfullyexpensedintheyearinwhichtheliabilityisincurred.
9. Research and development expenditure
Capitalexpenditureonresearchanddevelopmentistreatedinthesamewayasotherfixedassets.Revenueexpenditureiswrittenoffintheyearinwhichitisincurred.
�0. Borrowing costs
Borrowingcoststhataredirectlyattributabletotheacquisitionorconstructionofqualifyingassetsarecapitalised.Aqualifyingassetisanassetthatnecessarilytakessubstantialperiodoftimetogetreadyforitsintendeduse.Otherborrowingcostsarerecognisedasanexpenseintheperiodinwhichtheyareincurred.
��. Taxation
Taxationexpensescomprisecurrenttax,deferredtaxandfringebenefittax.
(a) CurrenttaxistheamountoftaxpayableonthetaxableincomefortheyearasdeterminedinaccordancewiththeprovisionsoftheIncome-taxAct,�96�.
(b) Deferredtaxisrecognizedontimingdifferencesbetweentaxableincomeandaccountingincomethatoriginateinoneperiodandarecapableofreversalinoneormoresubsequentperiods.
(c) FringebenefittaxistheamountoftaxpayableonthevalueofbenefitsprovidedtoemployeesfortheyearasdeterminedinaccordancewiththeprovisionsoftheIncome-taxAct,�96�.
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Schedule 20 - Notes annexed to and forming part of the consolidated balance sheet as at 31st March, 2009 and the consolidated profit and loss account for the year ended on that date
� a. Theseconsolidated financial statementscomprise theconsolidationof the financial statementsofNRBBearingsLimited,theparentcompanyandthefinancialstatementsofSNLBearingsLimited,asubsidiaryincorporatedinIndia(extentofshareholding–68.78%),NRBBearings(Thailand)Limited,asubsidiaryincorporatedinThailand(extentofshareholding–�00%)andSchneebergerIndiaPrivateLimited,ajointventureofthecompanyincorporatedinIndia(extentofshareholding–45%),togetherreferredtoas‘thegroup’.
b. Theconsolidatedfinancialstatementsinclude,inrespectofNRBBearings(Thailand)Limited,totalassetsofRs.�400.96lacsasat3�stMarch,2009(asat3�.03.08:Rs.604.47lacs)andtotalrevenuesofRs.0.83lac(fortheyearended3�.03.08:Rs.0.68lac)andnetcashinflowsofRs.5.85lacs(netcashoutflowsfortheyearended3�.03.08:Rs.�69.57lacs)fortheyearendedonthatdate,derivedfromtheauditedfinancialstatementsasprovidedbythemanagementofthesubsidiary.
c. Incaseoftheforeignsubsidiary,namely,NRBBearings(Thailand)Limited,revenueitemsareconvertedattheaverageexchangerateprevailingduringtheperiod.Allassetsandliabilitiesareconvertedattheexchangerateprevailingasattheendoftheyear.ExchangedifferencearisingonconsolidationisrecognizedasForeignCurrencyTranslationReserve.
As at Asat 31.03.2009 3�.03.2008 Rs. lacs Rs.lacs2. Contingent liabilities not provided for: a) Income-tax 60.25 27.63
b) Exciseduty/servicetaxmatters 14.70 �4.70
c) Salestax 52.70 52.70
d) Customsduty 158.87 �58.87
e) Bankguarantees 8.00 5.50
f) Billsdiscounted - ��3.72
g) Corporateguaranteesissued,infavourofBanksforoverdraftfacilitiesavailedbysubsidiarycompanies 1973.56 498.93
Thegroupisinfurtherappealinrespectofmattersstatedina)tod)above.
h) TheIndiansubsidiaryhadreceivedanOrderdated6thSeptember,2004fromtheEmployeesProvidentFundOrganisationraisingademandofRs.�6�.36lacsincludinginterestofRs.46.73lacsfordefaultinmakingpaymentofEmployeesProvidentFundandalliedduesfortheperiodApril,�986toFebruary,2003.TheIndiansubsidiaryhasbeenmakingcontributionstothe‘SNLOfficersProvidentFundTrust’and‘SNLEmployee’sProvidentFundTrust’,beingTrustsformedbytheIndiansubsidiaryinearlieryears;theseTrustshavenetassetsofRs.94.50lacsandRs.50.8�lacsrespectivelyasat3�stMarch,2008asreflectedintheirauditedbalancesheets.Aspertheorder,theexistenceofthesaidTrustsandtheactofswitchingoverfromEmployees’trusttotheOfficers’trustonsalaryexceedingthestatutorylimit fixed by the Employees Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Act,�952, have been consideredviolativeoftheAct.TheauthoritieshadattachedoneofthebankaccountsoftheIndiansubsidiaryandhadrecoveredanamountofRs.2.75lacsinanearlieryear.TheIndiansubsidiaryhascontestedtheabovedemandandonawritpetitionfiledbytheIndiansubsidiaryintheHighCourtofJharkhand,Ranchi,theHighCourthasdirectedtheauthoritiesnottotakecoercivestepstillthedisposalofthepetition.TheIndiansubsidiarydeniesalltheallegationsmadeagainstitsincetheIndiansubsidiary
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hadmadethenecessaryapplicationstograntexemptiontotheTrustswhichwasneithergrantednorrejectedinspiteofseveralremindersfromtimetotime.Inviewofthefactsofthecase,thegroupdoesnotexpectanyliabilityinthisregard.
i)Providentfundandothermattersinrespectofworkers:Rs.5.05lacs(asat3�.03.2008:Rs.5.05lacs)
As at Asat 31.03.2009 3�.03.2008 Rs.lacs Rs.lacs
3. Estimatedamountofcontractsremainingtobeexecutedon 1542.17 934.3� capitalaccountandnotprovidedfor(netofadvances)
Year ended Year endedYearended 31.03.2009 3�.03.20083�.03.2008 Rs.lacs Rs.lacs
4. a) The amount of exchange differences (net):
i) (credited)/debitedtotheconsolidatedprofitandlossaccountis 984.58 (�43.89)
ii) addedto/(deductedfrom)carryingamountoffixedassetsis 555.14 -
b) Pursuant to the option available under the Companies (Accounting Standards)AmendmentRules,2009,issuedvidenotificationnoG.S.R.225(E) dated3�stMarch,2009, thegrouphas,witheffect from�stApril,2007, changed itsaccountingpolicywhereinexchangedifferencesarisingon long term foreign currency monetary items in so far as they relate to acquisitionofdepreciablecapitalassethasbeenaddedtoordeducted fromthecostoftheassetanddepreciatedoverthebalanceusefullifeof the asset. Until the previous year, such exchange differences were recognized as income or expenditure in the profit and loss account. Accordingly,exchangeloss(net)islowerbyRs.753.0�lacs,fixedassets ishigherbyRs.555.�4lacs,generalreserveislowerbyRs.�30.66lacs (net of deferred tax Rs. 67.2� lacs) and profit before tax is higher by Rs.753.0�lacs.
5. There are no amounts due to the suppliers covered under Micro, Small andMediumEnterprisesDevelopmentAct,2006; this information takes into accountonlythosesupplierswhohaverespondedtotheenquiriesmadeby the Group for this purpose. This has been relied upon by the auditors.
6. Expenditure on Research and Development:
a) chargedtotheprofitandlossaccount 251.11 200.4�
b) capitalizedtofixedassets 44.72 ��2.93
7. Related party disclosures
i) Names of related parties and nature of relationship where control exists
Mr.T.S.Sahney,ChairmanandManagingDirector– individualhaving substantialinterestinvotingpowerandthepowertodirectbyagreement,thefinancialandoperatingpoliciesoftheparentcompany.
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ii) Transactions with related parties
Name of the related party and description of relationship
Nature of transaction
Volume of transactions
Rs.lacs
Receivable As at
31.03.2009 Rs.lacs
Payable As at
31.03.2009Rs.lacs
Key management personnel -Mr.T.S.Sahney[alsotheindividualreferredin(i)above]
-Ms.H.S.Zaveri–Whole-timeDirector(alsodirectorinsubsidiarycompanies)
-Mr.D.S.Sahney-Whole-timeDirector(alsodirectorinsubsidiarycompanies)
Directorsofsubsidiarycompanies:
-Mr.M.N.Hoda
-Mr.S.C.Rangani
-Mr.J.S.Maini
-Mr.V.S.Iyer
-Mr.ASKohli
Remuneration
RemunerationandDirectorfees
Remuneration
Directorsfees
Remuneration
82.21
(�34.88)
73.01(92.27)
52.14(60.87)
0.15(0.�8)
0.10(0.�0)
0.15(0.20)
0.35(0.45)
20.52(�8.39)
-(-)
-
(74.�0)
New Indo Trading Co.afirmwheretheindividualreferredin(i)aboveisapartner
Servicechargespaid 4.20(4.20)
-(-)
-(�.4�)
Notes: i) Figuresinbracketsareinrespectofpreviousyear. ii) Noamountspertainingtorelatedpartieshavebeenprovidedforasdoubtfuldebts.Further,no
amountshavebeenwrittenofforwrittenbackduringtheyear. iii)Dividendpaidhasnotbeenconsideredbythegroupasatransactionfallingunderthepurview
ofAccountingStandard�8“RelatedPartyDisclosures”.
8. Thegrouphastakenfactorylandandcertainplantandmachineryonoperatinglease.Leaserentalschargedtotheprofitandlossaccountfortheyearended3�stMarch,2009aggregatedRs.48.85lacs(fortheyearended3�.03.2008:Rs.48.04lacs).Theminimumleasepaymentstobemadeinfutureasattheyearendareasfollows:
(Rs. In lacs) (i)Foraperiodnotlaterthanoneyear 33.29 (49.�4) (ii)Foraperiodlaterthanoneyearand 63.85 notlaterthanfiveyears (�02.56) (iii)Foraperiodlaterthanfiveyears - (-) Figuresinbracketsareinrespectofthepreviousyear
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9.Values used in calculating Earnings Per Share Year ended Yearended 31.03.2009 3�.03.2008
(a)Numerator:Profitaftertax(Rs.inlacs) 293.69 3464.5�
(b)Denominator:NumberofEquityshares 484,61,300 484,6�,300
�0. Components of deferred tax: Rs.lacs
Natureoftimingdifference Deferredtaxasset/(liability)
Asat3�.03.2008
Credit/(Charge)fortheyear
Deferredtaxasset/(liability)
Asat3�.03.2009
(a) Deferred tax liabilityDepreciation (�468.64) (�00.03) (1568.67)
Sub–total (�468.64) (�00.03) (1568.67)
(b) Deferred tax assetProvisionfordoubtfuldebtsProvisionforcompensatedabsencesVoluntaryretirementcompensationPreliminaryExpensesCarryforwardbusinessloss*
�04.44
84.�54.26
-82.42
4�.039.70
(4.26)0.02
(8.94)
145.47 93.85
-0.02
73.48
Sub–total 275.27 37.55 312.82
Netamount ��93.37 62.48 1255.85
Add:Taxeffectofexchangedifferencespertainingtopreviousyearadjustedingeneralreserve[seenote4(b)]
67.2�
Netcharge �29.69
*recognisedtotheextentofbalanceindeferredtaxliabilityinrespectoftheIndiansubsidiarycompany
Year ended Yearended 31.03.2009 3�.03.2008 Rs. lacs Rs.lacs��. Directors’ remuneration* (Seenotbelow)
Whole-timedirectors Salary 123.72 �2�.59 Commission - 74.�0 Contributiontoprovidentfund 21.12 23.9� andotherfunds Otherperquisites 82.71 86.44 NonWhole-timedirectors 227.55 306.04 Directors’fees 3.17 3.55 Commission 1.50 5.00 *excludinggratuitycontributedandcompensatoryabsences 232.22 3�4.59 provided,onaglobalbasis
Note:Consequenttoinadequacyofprofitsfortheyear,remunerationpaidtoManagingDirectorandaWhole-timeDirector is inexcessof the limitspecified inSection�98of theCompaniesAct�956 readwithScheduleXIIIof theAct.TheexcessremunerationofRs.44.26lacsispendingapprovalofthemembersintheensuingAnnualGeneralMeeting.TheparentcompanywillsubsequentlymaketheapplicationtoCentralGovernmentinthisregard
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Year ended Yearended 31.03.2009 3�.03.2008 Rs. lacs Rs.lacs�2. Details of Auditors’ remuneration: (excludingservicetax)
Auditfees 18.15 �5.93
Reportundersection44ABofthe Income-taxAct,�96� 2.60 2.60
Taxationmatters 3.98 �.55
Otherservices 15.80 9.50
Reimbursementofexpenses 0.58 0.25
�3. Asthegroup’sactivityfallswithinasinglesegmentviz.bearingsandthesalessubstantiallybeinginthedomesticmarket, thedisclosure requirementsofAccountingStandard�7 “SegmentReporting” isnotapplicable.
�4.Financial and Derivative Instruments
i) ForwardExchangeContractsenteredintobytheGroupthatareoutstandingasat3�stMarch,2009.
Currency Amount in foreign currency Buy/Sell Cross Currency
USD 14,05,000 (-)
Buy(-)
INR(-)
JPY 10,000,000 (-)
Buy(-)
INR(-)
JPY 18,247,932(-)
Buy(-)
USD(-)
EURO 25,000(-)
Buy(-)
USD(-)
These Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts are entered into for hedging purposes and not forspeculationpurposes.
ii) Swaptransactiontohedgeagainstfluctuationsinexchangerates:
No.ofcontracts : 2 (2)
PrincipalamountinUSDollars : 1,470,048 (�,500,000)
Equivalentrupeesatyearendrate : 702.07 lacs (694.80lacs)
PrincipalamountinYen : 413,243,475 (crosscurrencyhedgeinUSDollars) (4�3,243,475)
Equivalentdollarsatyearendrate : 3,880,220 (3,880,220)
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iii) Foreign currency exposures that have not been hedged by a derivative instrument or otherwise outstandingasat3�.03.2009:
a) Amountsreceivableinforeigncurrency:
Purpose Currency Amount EquivalentRs.lacsasattheyearend
Exportofgoods USD 599,745(�55,946)
304.07(62.�3)
EURO 2,491,920(�,597,396)
1667.91(�005.25)
CHF 5,985(-)
2.66(-)
GBP 22,313(9,777)
16.16(7.76)
b) Amountspayableinforeigncurrency:
Purpose Currency Amount EquivalentRs.lacsasattheyearend
Importofgoods YEN 47,013,938(�20,894,627)
248.33(483.34)
EURO 325,752(426,577)
210.98(268.66)
USD -(8�,933)
-(32.65)
CHF 34,776(�6,325)
15.36(6.53)
CapitalImports JPY -(��7,300,775)
-(468.97)
Loanspayable USD 5,667,556(�4,��3,005)
2874.58(5624.30)
Interestpayable USD -(77,666)
-(30.95)
JPY 4,687,200(938,879)
25.38(3.72)
Figuresinbracketsarethecorrespondingfiguresinrespectofthepreviousyear.
�5.Employee Benefits
�. DefinedContributionplans
ContributionstoDefinedContributionPlan,recognizedinthestatementofprofitandlossaccountunderemployeecost,inschedule�5fortheyearareasunder:
Year ended Yearended 31.03.2009 3�.03.2008 Rs.in lacs Rs.inlacs
i)Employer’sContributiontoProvidentFund 146.96 �37.68 ii)Employer’sContributiontoFamilyPensionFund 106.80 ��7.73 iii)Employer’sContributiontoSuperannuationFund 65.72 62.4�
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2. DefinedBenefitplan
a) Gratuity – as per actuarial valuation as at the year end (based on Projected Unit BenefitMethod)
As at 31st March, 2009
Rs. In lacs
Asat3�stMarch,2008
Rs.Inlacs
i)Componentsofemployerexpensesa)CurrentServicecostb)Interestcostc)Expectedreturnonplanassetsd)ActuarialLosses/(Gains)e)AdjustmentonconsolidationrelatingtotheIndiansubsidiaryTotal expenses recognised in Profit and Loss Account
42.6267.27
(81.34)202.61
-231.16
38.5358.08
(6�.24)79.8030.65
�45.82
ii)ActualContributionandBenefitPaymentsforyeara)Actualbenefitpaymentsb)ActualContributions
63.99
255.67
66.0�
��4.23
iii)Netasset/(liability)recognisedinbalancesheeta)DefinedBenefitObligationb)Planassetsc) Net asset/(liability) recognised in balance sheetd)Experienceadjustmentarisingon:�)PlanLiabilities[Losses/(Gains)]2)PlanAssets[Losses/(Gains)]
(974.76)
966.64(8.12)
103.0399.57
(825.83)789.7�(36.�2)
73.925.88
iv)ChangeinDefinedBenefitObligations(DBO)duringtheyeara)PresentValueofDBOatbeginningofyearb)CurrentServicecostc)Interestcostd)ActuarialLosses/(Gains)e)BenefitspaidPresent Value of DBO at the end of year
825.8342.6267.27
103.03(63.99)974.76
72�.3�
38.5358.0873.92
(66.0�)825.83
v)ChangeinFairValueofAssetsduringtheyeara)Planassetsatbeginningofyearb)Expectedreturnonplanassetsc)Actuarial(Losses)/Gainsd)ActualGroupcontributionse)FairValueofbenefitspaidFair value of plan assets at the end of year
793.1981.34
(99.57)255.67(63.99)966.64
692.0055.37(5.88)
��4.23(66.0�)789.7�
vi)Contributionexpectedtobepaidnextyear 69.66 58.45
vii)ActuarialAssumptionsa)DiscountRateb)ExpectedrateofreturnonPlanassetsc)Salaryescalationd)MortalityTable
8.00%- 8.50%
8.00% 3% - 4%
LIC (1994-96) Ultimate
8.00%-8.50%8.00%
3%-4%LIC(�994-96)
Ultimate
viii)MajorCategoriesofplanassets-InsurerManagedFunds 100% �00%
Notes:
i) AccountingStandard�5 (Revised2005) “EmployeeBenefits” requires thedisclosureof theinformationmentionedunder2(a)(iii)aboverelatedto‘NetAsset/(Liability)recognizedinbalancesheet’forthepastfouryears;howevertheinformationisavailableonlyforpastoneyearsincethedateofimplementationoftheStandard.
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ii) Theexpectedrateofreturnonplanassetsisbasedontheaveragelongtermrateofreturnexpectedoninvestmentsofthefundduringtheestimatedtermofobligation.
iii) Theassumptionoffuturesalaryincreases,consideredinactuarialvaluation,takeaccountofinflation,seniority,promotionandotherrelevantfactors.
b) CompensatedExpensesrecognizedinthestatementofprofitandlossaccountunderemployeecost,inschedule�5isRs.62.69lacs(fortheyearended3�.03.2008:Rs.40.94lacs.)
�6.TheparentcompanyhasenteredintoajointventureagreementwithSchneebergerHoldingAG,Switzerlandto act as its exclusive agent in India and has formed a joint venture company with effect from �5thFebruary,2008forwhichparentcompanyhascontributedtowardsitssharecapitalon�4thMay,2008.Theproportionateshareinassets,liabilities,income&expenditureofthejointventurecompanyason3�st,December2008isgivenbelow:
(RupeesinLacs)
NameofTheJointventurecompany
Percentageofholding
Assets Liabilities Income Expenditure
SchneebergerIndiaPrivateLimited(incorporatedinIndia)
45% �9.54 #7.79 �5.9� 8.56
Therearenocapitalcommitmentnorcontingentliabilities.#netafterdeductingshareholders’funds
�7.Previousyear’sfigureshavebeenregroupedwherevernecessary.
SignaturetoSchedule�to20
ForandonbehalfoftheBoardofDirectors
For A. F. FERGUSON & CO. T. S. Sahney P. D. Ojha K. S. PantCharteredAccountants ManagingDirector
H. S. Zaveri K. M. ElaviaA. C. KHANNA Partner S. C. Rangani D. S. Sahney Sr.VPFinance&Co.Secretary Directors
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