Ratio Analysis at Amararaja Batteries Limited (Arbl) A Project Report
Ratio Analysis at Amararaja Batteries Limited (Arbl) A Project Report
Ratio Analysis at Amararaja Batteries Limited (Arbl) A Project Report
RATIO ANALYSIS AT
AMARARAJA BATTERIES LIMITED (ARBL)
A PROJECT REPORT
By
SUNEEL.R
(Reg.No.35080623)
SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
SRM UNIVERSITY
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BONAFIDE CERTIFICATE
Certified further, that to the best of my knowledge the work reported here in does not form
part of any other Project report or dissertation on the basis of which a degree or award was
conferred on an earlier occasion on this or any other candidate.
DECLARATION
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I hereby declare that the Project Report entitled “A STUDY ON RATIO
research work submitted by me to SRM University, Chennai, for developing the real time
experience as well as award the degree of Master of Business Administration and has been carried
out during the period of my study at SRM UNIVERSITY, Chennai, Under the guidance of
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I would like to express deepest gratitude and thanks to the Dr.JAYASREE SURESH, Head of
the Department for her valuable support in doing this project. She has been a source of
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I would like to sincerely acknowledge thanks to Sri C.Ramachandra raju, Finance
I express our profound thanks to S.SUJATHA project guide, for her consistent
encouragement and invaluable suggestion in completing this project, without his effort the
I would like to extend my sincere thanks to My Dearest Friends and also my classmates
(R. SUNEEL)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION 1‐2
• Introduction
• Scope of study 5
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• Objectives of study 6
• Review of Literature 7‐19
• Research Methodology 20
• Limitations of study 21
• Suggestions 63
• Conclusion 64
6 • Annexure 65‐71
• BIBLOGRAPHY 72
LIST OF TABLES
1 CURRENT RATIO 31
2 QUICK RATIO 33
3 CASH RATIO 35
5 DEBT RATIO 37
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10 DEBTORS TURNOVER RATIO 45
11 FIXED ASSET TURNOVER RATIO 46
18 GROSS PROFIT 54
19 NET PROFIT 56
21 RETURN ON INVESTMENT 59
LIST OF CHARTS
1 CURRENT RATIO 32
2 QUICK RATIO 34
3 CASH RATIO 35
5 DEBT RATIO 38
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13 TOTAL ASSET TURNOVER RATIO 49
14 WORKING CAPITAL TURNOVER RATIO 50
18 GROSS PROFIT 55
19 NET PROFIT 56
21 RETURN ON INVESTMENT 59
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• INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
ABOUT RATIO ANALYSIS
The ratio analysis is the most powerful tool of financial analysis. Several ratios calculated
from the accounting data can be grouped into various classes according to financial activity or
function to be evaluated.
• DEFINITION:
“The indicate quotient of two mathematical expressions “and as “The relationship
between two or more things. “It evaluates the financial position and performance of the firm.
As started in the beginning many diverse groups of people are interested in analyzing
financial information to indicate the operating and financial efficiency and growth of firm. These
people use ratios to determine those financial characteristics of firm in which they interested with
the help of ratios one can determine.
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• The extent to which the firm has used its long-term solvency by borrowing funds.
• The efficiency with which the firm is utilizing its assets in generating the sales revenue.
• Need of study
• Scope of study Page 9
• Objectives
NEED OF THE STUDY
The prevalent educational system providing the placement training at an industry being a
part of the curriculum has helped in comparison of theoretical knowledge with practical system. It
has led to note the convergences and divergence between theory and practice.
The study enables us to have access to various facts of the organization. It helps in
understanding the needs for the importance and advantage of materials in the organization, the
study also helps to exposure our minds to the integrated materials management the various
procedures, methods and technique adopted by the organization. The study provides knowledge
about how the theoretical aspects are put in the organization in terms of described below
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Scope of the study
The scope of the study is limited to collecting financial data published in the annual
reports of the company every year. The analysis is done to suggest the possible solutions. The
study is carried out for 4 years (2006– 10).
Using the ratio analysis, firms past, present and future performance can be analyzed and
this study has been divided as short term analysis and long term analysis. The firm should
generate enough profits not only to meet the expectations of owner, but also to expansion
activities.
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OBJECTIVE’S OF STUDY
1. To study and analyze the financial position of the Company through ratio analysis.
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REVIEW OF LITERATURE
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
Financial analysis is the process of identifying the financial strengths and weakness of the
firm. It is done by establishing relationships between the items of financial statements viz.,
balance sheet and profit and loss account. Financial analysis can be undertaken by management of
the firm, viz., owners, creditors, investors and others.
Objectives of the financial analysis
1. To find out the financial stability and soundness of the business enterprise.
2. To assess and evaluate the earning capacity of the business
3. To estimate and evaluate the fixed assets, stock etc., of the concern.
4. To estimate and determine the possibilities of future growth of business.
5. To assess and evaluate the firm’s capacity and ability to repay short and long term loans
Parties interested in financial analysis
The users of financial analysis can be divided into two broad groups.
Internal users
1. Financial executives
2. Top management
External users
1. Investors
2. Creditor.
3. Workers
4. Customers
5. Government
6. Public
7. Researchers
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Significance of financial analysis
The financial analysis enables the management to find out the overall efficiency of the firm. This will
enable the management to locate the weak Spots of the business and take necessary remedial action.
The financial analysis helps the decision makers in taking appropriate decisions for
strengthening the short-term as well as long-term solvency of the firm.
Financial statements of the previous years can be compared and the trend regarding various
expenses, purchases, sales, gross profit and net profit can be ascertained.
Inter‐firm comparison:
The financial analysis makes it easy to make inter-firm comparison. This comparison can also
be made for various time periods.
Financial statement analysis is significant tool in predicting the bankruptcy and the failure of the business
enterprise. Financial statement analysis accomplishes this through the evaluation of the solvency position.
Helps in forecasting:
The financial analysis will help in assessing future development by making forecasts and
preparing budgets.
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METHODS OF ANALYSIS:
A financial analyst can adopt the following tools for analysis of the financial statements. These are
C. Trend analysis
E. Ratio analysis
Ratio Analysis is a powerful tool of financial analysis. A ratio is defined as "the indicated
quotient of mathematical expression" and as "the relationship between two or more things". A
ratio is used as benchmark for evaluating the financial position and performance of the firm. The
relationship between two accounting figures, expressed mathematically, is known as a financial
ratio. Ratio helps to summarizes large quantities of financial data and to make qualitative
judgment about the firm's financial performance.
The persons interested in the analysis of financial statements can be grouped under three
head owners (or) investors who are desired primarily a basis for estimating earning capacity.
Creditors who are concerned primarily with Liquidity and ability to pay interest and redeem loan
within a specified period. Management is interested in evolving analytical tools that will measure
costs, efficiency, liquidity and profitability with a view to make intelligent decisions.
STANDARDS OF COMPARISON
The ratio analysis involves comparison for an useful interpretation of the financial
statements. A single ratio in itself does not indicate favorable or unfavorable condition. It should
be compared with some standard. Standards of comparison are:
1. Past Ratios
2. Competitor's Ratios
3. Industry Ratios
4. Projected Ratios
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Past Ratios: Ratios calculated from the past financial statements of the same firm.
Competitor's Ratios: Ratios of some selected firms, especially the most progressive and
successful competitor at the same point in time.
Industry Ratios: Ratios of the industry to which the firm belongs.
Projected Ratios: Ratios developed using the projected financial statements of the same firm.
INDUSTRY ANALYSIS
To determine the financial conditions and performance of a firm. Its ratio may be
compared with average ratios of the industry of which the firm is a member. This type of analysis
is known as industry analysis and also it helps to ascertain the financial standing and capability of
the firm & other firms in the industry. Industry ratios are important standards in view of the fact
that each industry has its characteristics which influence the financial and operating relationships.
TYPES OF RATIOS
Management is interested in evaluating every aspect of firm's performance. In view of the requirement
of the various users of ratios, we may classify them into following four important categories:
1. Liquidity Ratio
2. Leverage Ratio
3. Activity Ratio
4. Profitability Ratio
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3.1 Liquidity Ratio
It is essential for a firm to be able to meet its obligations as they become due. Liquidity Ratios
help in establishing a relationship between cast and other current assets to current obligations to provide a
quick measure of liquidity. A firm should ensure that it does not suffer from lack of liquidity and also that
it does not have excess liquidity. A very high degree of liquidity is also bad, idle assets earn nothing. The
firm's funds will be unnecessarily tied up in current assets. Therefore it is necessary to strike a proper
balance between high liquidity. Liquidity ratios can be divided into three types:
3.1.1 Current Ratio
3.1.2 Quick Ratio
3.1.3 Cash Ratio
3.1.1 Current Ratio
Current ratio is an acceptable measure of firm’s short-term solvency Current assets includes
cash within a year, such as marketable securities, debtors and inventors. Prepaid expenses are also
included in current assets as they represent the payments that will not made by the firm in future. All
obligations maturing within a year are included in current liabilities. These include creditors, bills
payable, accrued expenses, short-term bank loan, income-tax liability in the current year.
The current ratio is a measure of the firm's short term solvency. It indicated the
availability of current assets in rupees for every one rupee of current liability. A current ratio of
2:1 is considered satisfactory. The higher the current ratio, the greater the margin of safety; the
larger the amount of current assets in relation to current liabilities, the more the firm's ability to
meet its obligations. It is a cured -and -quick measure of the firm's liquidity.
Current ratio is calculated by dividing current assets and current liabilities.
Current Assets
Current Ratio = ________________
Current Liabilities
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Inventories are converted to be liquid. Inventories normally require some time for realizing
into cash; their value also has a tendency to fluctuate. The quick ratio is found out by dividing
quick assets by current liabilities.
Financial leverage refers to the use of debt finance while debt capital is a cheaper source of
finance: it is also a riskier source of finance. It helps in assessing the risk arising from the use of
debt capital. Two types of ratios are commonly used to analyze financial leverage.
2. Coverage ratios.
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Structural Ratios are based on the proportions of debt and equity in the financial structure of firm.
Coverage Ratios shows the relationship between Debt Servicing, Commitments and the sources
for meeting these burdens.
The short-term creditors like bankers and suppliers of raw material are more concerned
with the firm's current debt-paying ability. On the other hand, long-term creditors like debenture
holders, financial institutions are more concerned with the firm's long-term financial strength. To
judge the long-term financial position of firm, financial leverage ratios are calculated. These ratios
indicated mix of funds provided by owners and lenders.
There should be an appropriate mix of Debt and owner's equity in financing the firm's
assets. The process of magnifying the shareholder's return through the use of Debt is called
"financial leverage" or "financial gearing" or "trading on equity". Leverage Ratios are calculated
to measure the financial risk and the firm's ability of using Debt to share holder's advantage.
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3.2.2 Debt ratio
Several debt ratios may used to analyze the long-term solvency of a firm. The firm may be
interested in knowing the proportion of the interest-bearing debt in the capital structure. It may,
therefore, compute debt ratio by dividing total total debt by capital employed on net assets. Total
debt will include short and long-term borrowings from financial institutions, debentures/bonds,
deferred payment arrangements for buying equipments, bank borrowings, public deposits and any
other interest-bearing loan. Capital employed will include total debt net worth.
Debt
Debt Ratio = ----------
Equity
EBIT
Interest Coverage ratio = ---------------
Interest
Net worth
Proprietary Ratio = -------------------------------------- x 100
Total tangible assets
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3.2.5 Capital gearing ratio:
This ratio makes an analysis of capital structure of firm. The ratio shows relationship between
equity share capital and the fixed cost bearing i.e., preference share capital and debentures.
Equity capital
Capital gearing ratio = -----------------------------------------------
P.S capital +Debentures +Loans
Turnover ratios also referred to as activity ratios or asset management ratios, measure how
efficiently the assets are employed by a firm. These ratios are based on the relationship between
the level of activity, represented by sales or cost of goods sold and levels of various assets. The
improvement turnover ratios are inventory turnover, average collection period, receivable turn
over, fixed assets turnover and total assets turnover.
Activity ratios are employed to evaluate the efficiency with which the firm manages and utilize its
assets. These ratios are also called turnover ratios because they indicate the speed with which assets
are being converted or turned over into sales. Activity ratios thus involve a relationship between sales
and assets. A proper balance between sales and assets generally reflects that asset utilization.
3.3.1 Total capital turnover ratio: This ratio expresses relationship between the amounts
invested in this assets and the resulting in terms of sales. This is calculated by dividing the net
sales by total sales. The higher ratio means better utilization and vice-versa.
Some analysts like to compute the total assets turnover in addition to or instead of net
assets turnover. This ratio shows the firm's ability in generating sales from all financial resources
committed to total assets.
Sales
Total assets turnover = ----------------------------
Capital employed.
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3.3.2 Working capital turnover ratio: This ratio measures the relationship between working
capital and sales. The ratio shows the number of times the working capital results in sales.
Working capital as usual is the excess of current assets over current liabilities. The following
formula is used to measure the ratio:
Sales
Working capital turnover ratio = -------------------------------
Working capital
3.3.3 Fixed asset turnover ratio: The firm may which to know its efficiency of utilizing fixed
assets and current assets separately. The use of depreciated value of fixed assets in computing the
fixed assets turnover may render comparison of firm's performance over period or with other firms.
The ratio is supposed to measure the efficiency with which fixed assets employed a high
ratio indicates a high degree of efficiency in asset utilization and a low ratio reflects inefficient
use of assets. However, in interpreting this ratio, one caution should be borne in mind, when the
fixed assets of firm are old and substantially depreciated, the fixed assets turnover ratio tends to
be high because the denominator of ratio is very low
Net sales
Fixed asset turnover ratio = -------------------------
Fixed assets
Stock turnover ratio indicates the efficiency of firm in producing and selling its product. It
is calculated by dividing the cost of goods sold by the average stock. It measures how fast the
inventory is moving through the firm and generating sales.
The stock turnover ratio reflects the efficiency of inventory management. The higher the
ratio, the more efficient the management of inventories and vice versa .However, this may not
always be true. A high inventory turnover may be caused by a low level of inventory which may
result if frequent stock outs and loss of sales and customer goodwill.
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3.4 PROFITABILITY RATIOS
A company should earn profits to survive and grow over a long period of time. Profits are
essential but it would be wrong to assume that every action initiated by management of a company
should be aimed at maximizing profits. Profit is the difference between revenues and expenses
over a period of time.
Profit is the ultimate 'output' of a company and it will have no future if it fails to make
sufficient profits. The financial manager should continuously evaluate the efficiency of company
in terms of profits. The profitability ratios are calculated to measure the operating efficiency of
company. Creditors want to get interest and repayment of principal regularly. Owners want to get
a required rate of return on their investment.
Generally, two major types of profitability ratios are calculated:
• Profitability in relation to sales
• Profitability in relation to investment
First profitability ratio in relation to sales is the gross profit margin the gross profit margin
reflects.
The efficiency with which management produces each unit of product. This ratio indicates
the average spread between the cost of goods sold and the sales revenue. A high gross profit
margin is a sign of good management. A gross margin ratio may increase due to any of following
factors: higher sales prices cost of goods sold remaining constant, lower cost of goods sold, sales
prices remaining constant. A low gross profit margin may reflect higher cost of goods sold due to
firm's inability to purchase raw materials at favorable terms, inefficient utilization of plant and
machinery resulting in higher cost of production or due to fall in prices in market.
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This ratio shows the margin left after meeting manufacturing costs. It measures the efficiency of production as
well as pricing. To analyze the factors underlying the variation in gross profit margin, the proportion of various
elements of cost (Labor, materials and manufacturing overheads) to sale may studied in detail.
Gross profit
Gross profit ratio = ------------------------x 100
Net sales
Operating profit
Operating profit ratio = ---------------------------x 100
Net sales
Net Profit
Net Profit Ratio = --------------------------- x 100
Net sales
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3.4.4 Return on investment: This is one of the most important profitability ratios. It indicates the
relation of net profit with capital employed in business. Net profit for calculating return of investment
will mean the net profit before interest, tax, and dividend. Capital employed means long term funds.
E.B.I.T
Return on investment = ---------------------------------------- x 100
Capital employed
This ratio is computed by earning available to equity share holders by the total amount of
equity share outstanding. It reveals the amount of period earnings after taxes which occur to each
equity share. This ratio is an important index because it indicates whether the wealth of each share
holder on a per share basis as changed over the period.
Net profit
Earnings per share = ------------------------------------
x 100
Number of equity shares
It explains the changes in the profit margin ratio. A higher operating expenses ratio is
unfavorable since it will leave a small amount of operating income to meet interest, dividends.
Operating expenses ratio is a yardstick of operating efficiency, but it should be used cautiously. It
is affected by a number of factors such as external uncontrollable factors, internal factors. This
ratio is computed by dividing operating expenses by sales. Operating expenses equal cost of
goods sold plus selling expenses and general administrative expenses by sales.
Operating expenses
Operating expenses ratio = ----------------------------- x 100
Sales
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Research Methodology
Research Design
In view of the objects of the study listed above an exploratory research design has been
adopted. Exploratory research is one which is largely interprets and already available
information and it lays particular emphasis on analysis and interpretation of the existing and
available information.
• To know the financial status of the company.
• To know the credit worthiness of the company.
• To offer suggestions based on research finding.
Primary Data
Information collected from internal guide and finance manager. Primary data is first hand
information.
Secondary Data
Company balance sheet and profit and loss account. secondary data is second hand
information.
Data Collection Tools
To analyze the data acquire from the secondary sources “Ratio Analysis”The scope of the
study is defined below in terms of concepts adopted and period under focus.
First the study of Ratio Analysis is confined only to the Amarraja Batteries Limited.
Secondly the study is based on the annual reports of the company for a period of 4 years
from 2006-07 to 2009-10 the reason for restricting the study to this period is due time constraint.
LIMITATIONS
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• The study was limited to only four years Financial Data.
• The study is purely based on secondary data which were taken primarily from
Published annual reports of Amararaja batteries Ltd.,
• There is no set industry standard for comparison and hence the inference is made
on general standards.
• The ratio is calculated from past financial statements and these are not indicators of
future.
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• Company profile
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COMPANY PROFILE
Amara Raja Batteries (ARBL) incorporated under the companies Act, 1956 in 13 th
th
February 1985, and converted into public Limited Company on 6 September 1990.
The chairman and Managing Director of the company is “Sri Gala Ramachandra Naidu”,
ARBL is a first company in India, which manufactures Values regulated Lead Acid (VRLA)
Batteries. The main objectives of the company are a manufacturing of good quality of “Sealed
Maintenance Free” (SMF) acid batteries. The company is setting up to Rs.1, 920 lakhs plant is in
185 acres in Karakambadi village, Renigunta Mandal. The project site is notified under “B”
category.
The company has the clear-cut policy of direct selling without any intermediate. So they
have set up six branches and are operated by corporate operations office located in Chennai. The
company has virtual monopoly in higher A.H.(Amp Hour) rating Market its product VRLA . It is
also having the facility for industrial and automotive batteries.
Amara Raja is 5 ‘S ’Company and its aim are to improve the work place environment by
using 5‘S techniques which is A systematic and rational approach to workplace organization and
methodical house keeping with a sense of purpose, consisting of the following five elements
Amara Raja is putting a number of HRD initiatives to foster a spirit of togetherness and a
culture of meritocracy. Involving employees at all levels in building organizational
support plans and in evolving our vision for the organization.
ARBL encourages initiative and growth of young talent allows the organization to develop
innovation solution and ideas.
Amara Raja has now targeted to secure the ISO 14001 certification.
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QUALITY POLICY
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FUTURE PLAN OF ACTION
In-depth evaluation of metal surface treatment chemical to reduce the process cycle time.
AWARDS
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AMARA RAJA GROUP OF COMPANIES
AMARA RAJA POWER SYSTEMS PRIVATE Ltd. (ARPSL), Karakambadi,
Tirupati.
MANGAL PRECISION PRODUCTS PRIVATE Ltd1. (MPPL1), Karakambadi,
Tirupati.
MANGAL PRECISION PRODUCTS PRIVATE Ltd2. (MPPL2), Petamitta, Chittoor.
AMARA RAJA ELECTRONICS PRIVATE LIMITED (AREPL), Dighavamgham,
Chittoor.
GALLA FOODS PRIVATE LIMITED (GFPL), Puthalapattu Mandal, Chittoor.
This ratio is calculated by dividing sales in to current assets. This ratio expressed the
number of times current assets are being turn over in stated period. This ratio shows how well
the current assets are being used in business. The higher ratio is showing that better utilization
of the current assets another a low ratio indicated that current assets are not being efficiently
utilized.
INDUSTRIAL BATTERY DIVISION (IBD)
Amara Raja has become the benchmark in the manufacturer of industrial batteries. India is
one of the largest and fastest growth markets for industrial batteries in the world. Amara Raja is
leading in the front, with an 80% market share is stand by VRAL batteries point of view. It is also
having the facility for production plastic components.
ARBL id the first company in India to manufacture VRLA (SMF) Batteries. The initial
investment of the company has Rs.1920 lakhs; the total land is around 18 acres in Karambadi
village, Renigunta Mandal. The project site is notified under ‘B’ category.
Capacity
The capacity per the year 2005-2006 of IBD is 3, 70,000 cells per annum.
Products
Amara Raja being the first entrant in this industry and has the privilege of pioneering VRLA
technology in India.
Amara Raja has established itself as a reliable supplier of high quality products to major
segments like Telecom, Railways and power.
2. PLATE PREPARATION
Using lead oxide production in earlier stage positive and negative paste is prepared with
addition of sulphuric acid and water. These pastes are applied to respective grids using industrial
fasting machines.
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3. CALL ASSEMBLY
Here positive and negative grids are separated by a sheet of fibreglass mat bush bars are
welded and as assembled into a jar or container to form battery cells. Then these cells are
assembled according to the customer’s specification into battery sets or systems.
4. FORMATION
In this process cells are filled with the electrolyte (surphuric acid) and then the set is
charged and discharged repeatedly, after final charging the battery comes out ready to be used.
Competitors
The Major competitors for Amara Raja Batteries are “Exude industries Ltd, and GNB”.
AUTOMOTIVE BATTERY DIVISION (ABD)
ARBL has inaugurated its new automotive plant at Karakambadi in Tirupati on September
24th, 2001. This plan is a part of the most completely integrated battery manufacturing facility in
India with all critical components, including plastics sourced in-house from existing facilities on
site. In this project, Amara Raja’s strategic alliance partners Johnson Control Inc., of USA have
closely worked technology and plant engineering. It is also having the facility for producing
plastic components required for automotive batteries.
Capacity
With an existing production capacity of 5 lakhs units of automotive batteries, the new
Greenfield plant will now be able to produce 1 million batteries per annum. This is the first phase
in the enhancement of Amara Raja’s production capacity, for this the company has invested Rs.45
crores and the next phase, at an additional cost of Rs.25 crores, for this the production capacity
will be increase to 2 million units and the company has estimated to complete around 3 years,
after that ARBL will become the single largest battery of manufacturer in Asia. The fiscal year
2005-2006’s capacity Of ABD is 2.2 million numbers of batteries per year.
Products
The products of ABD are
¾ Amaron Hi-way
¾ Amaron Harvest
¾ Amaron shield
¾ Amaron Highlife
The plastic products of ABD are”jars” and “jar covers”.
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Customers
ARBL has prestigious OEM (Original Equipment Manufacture) clients like FORD,
GENERAL MOTORS, DAEWOO MOTORS, MERCEDES BENZ, DAIMLER CHRYSLER,
MARUTI UDYOG LTD., premier Auto Ltd., and recent acquired a preference supplier alliance
with ASHOK LEYLAND, HINDUSTAN MOTORS, TELCO, MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA and
SWARAJ MAZDA.
COMPETITORS
EXIDE
PRESTOLITE
AMCO.
MAJOR USERS
1. RAILWAYS
Train lighting air conditioning, diesel engine starting, signaling systems, control
systems, emergency breaking systems, and telecommunications.
2. TELECOMMUNICATION
Central office power plants, microwave repeaters station, RAX in public building,
emergency lighting system at airports, fire alarm system etc.,
3. POWER SYSTEMS
Switch gear control systems, powerhouse control systems, rural street lighting etc.
4. UPS SYSTEM
Back up power to computers in progress control systems in industry etc.
5. TRACTION
Forklift trucks, earth moving machinery, mining locomotives and road vehicles etc.
6. PETROCHEMICALS
Off—share and no—shore oil exploration lighting systems, security systems etc.
7. DEFENCE
Defence communication, aircraft and helicopter ground starting, stationary and mobile
diesel engine starting etc.
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PRODUCTION PROCESS
The process for the production of lead acid batteries consists essentially of five operations
described below
1. GRID CASTING
In the process grids to hold the active materials are made. Battery grids are produced using
microprocessor-casting machines with patented alloys. Different sizes of moulds are used to get
the required size of grids.
2. PLATE PREPARATION
Using lead oxide production in earlier stage positive and negative paste is prepared with
addition of sulphuric acid and water. These pastes are applied to respective grids using industrial
fasting machines.
3. CALL ASSEMBLY
Here positive and negative grids are separated by a sheet of fibreglass mat bush bars are
welded and as assembled into a jar or container to form battery cells. Then these cells are
assembled according to the customer’s specification into battery sets or systems.
4. FORMATION
In this process cells are filled with the electrolyte (surphuric acid) and then the set is
charged and discharged repeatedly, after final charging the battery comes out ready to be used.
5. TESTING & INSPECTION
Testing the battery is discharged to the customer it is tested for quality specifications.
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• Data analysis &
Interpretation
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DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATIONS
Current Assets
Current ratio = -----------------------------------------
Current Liabilities
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Graph 4.1.1 Current ratio
2.96
3
2 .67
2.52
2. 5
2
1.93
1. 5
0. 5
0
2006‐072007‐082008‐092009‐10
Interpretation:
The standard norm for current ratio is 2:1. During the year 2006 the ratio is 2.52 and it h as
decreased to 1.93 during the y ear 2007 and increased to 2.67 in 2008 and it is increased to 2.67 i
n the year 2009 and it has incre ased to 2.96 in the ye ar 2010. T he ratio abo ve was standard exce
pt in the year 2008. So the ratio was satisfactory.
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4.1.2. Quick ratio
Quick ratio establishes a relationship between quick, or liquid, assets and current liabilities. An
asset is liquid if it can be converted into cash immediately or reasonably soon without a loss of value.
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Gra ph 4.1.2 Qu ick Ratio
2
1.8
1.6
1.4
1.2
1
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
2006‐07 2007‐ 08 2008‐09 2009‐10
Interpre tation:
T he standar d norm for the quick r atio is 1:1. Quick ratio is decreased in the year 2007 t o
1.83 fr om 2.45. T hen, it dec reased to 1. 45 in the year 2008. And it has increased to 1.96 in th e
year 20 09 and the n it increased to 1.99 in the year 2010. However the ratio w as above th e
standard norm so the ratio was satisfacto ry.
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4.1.3. Cash ratio: The ratio between c ash plus marketable se curities and current lia bilities.
0.3
0.25
0.2
0.15
0.1
0.05
0
2006‐072007‐082008‐092009‐10
Interpre tation:
I n all the above years the absolute quick rati o is very low. The sta ndard norm for absolute
quick r atio is 1:2 the comp any is failed in kee ping sufficient Cash & Bank B alances an d
Marketable Securities.
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4.1.4 NET WO RKING CA PITAL R ATIO: The difference between current assets and curre nt
liabilities excluding short-ter m bank borrowing is called net working capital or net current assets.
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
2006‐072007‐082008‐092009‐10
Interpr etation:
Net Working C apital ratio is 0.45 in 2006 but in creased to 0 .50 in the n ext year
i.e., 2007. From that year the ratio increased to 0.50 in 2008 and f ollowed in 2009 also and
increased to 0.61in 2010 but condition o f business working capital is not shortage.
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4.2 LEVERAGE RATIO’S
Total Debt
Debt ratio = -----------------------------------------
Total Debt + Net Worth
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Gra ph 4.2.1 D ebt ratio
1.2 1. 1
0.8
0.6
0.3 7
0.4
0.16
0.2 0.11
0
2006‐07 2007‐ 08 2008‐ 09 2009‐10
Interpretation:
This ratio gi ves results relating to the capital structure of a firm. Debt ratio is 0.08 in th e
year 20 06 it incre ased to 0.11 & 0.16 in the corresponding years 2007 & 2008. Again it is
increas ed to 0.37 & 1.10 in the year 20 09& 2010. From the above in fl uctuating trend we ca n
conclud e that the company’s depende nce on deb t is increa sing. It is not better position i n
collection of debt.
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4.2.2 Debt equity ratio
Debt equity ratio indicates the relationship describing the lenders contribution for each
rupee of the owner’s contribution is called debt- equity ratio. Debt equity ratio is computed by
dividing Long term Liabilities divided by Equity. Lower debt – equity ratio higher the degree of
protection. A debt-equity ratio of 2:1 is considered ideal.
S.No Year
TOTAL DEBT NET WORTH D.E.RATIO
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Graph 4.2.2 Debt equity rati o
1 0.95
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.58
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.19
0.2
0.13
0.1
0
2006‐072007‐082008‐092009‐10
Interpretation:
The ratio give s results re lating to t he capital structure of a firm. De bt equity ratio is 0.09
in the year 2006 and it increase d to 0.13 & 0.19 in the year 2007 and 2008. In the year 2009 &
201 0 the ratio has increased to 0.5 8 & 0.95. We can conclude that the compa ny depends on
the de bt fund is increasing.
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4.2.3 IN TEREST C OVERAGE R ATIO: The ratio show s the number of times the interest charges a
re covered by funds that are ordinarily available for the ir payment.
EBIT
Interest coverage ratio = __ __________ _________
Interest
Table 4.2.3 Interest coverage ra tio
S.NO Year
EB IT INTERE ST I.C.RATIO
80
60
40
20
0
2006‐ 07 2007‐08 2008‐09 2 009‐10
Interpre tation: Interest coverage ratio is 07.56 in the year 20 06. It is inc reased aut omatically t
o 94.76 i n the year 2007. But, it is decreas ed to 28.80 in the year 2008 and decreased to 24.02 in
th e year 2009 and it again decreased to 12.29 in the y ear 2010. I n this position outside investors
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
Interpre tation: In the years, 2006 & 200 7 the total liabilities is 0.2&0.3 but in the year 2008
the total liabilities incr eased to 0. 4 and the ra tio increase d to 0.5 & 0.6 in the correspondi ng
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4.3.1 Inventory turnover ratio
It indicates the firm efficiency of the firm in producing and selling its product. It is calculated
by dividing the cost of goods sold by the average inventory.
Cost of goods sold = Raw materials consumed +payments &benefits to employees +mfr, selling
&admin expenses +duties & taxes
O
2008‐09 5,324,665,192 746,837,818 7.13
3
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Graph 4.3.1: Inventory turnover ratio
Interpre tation:
I nventory t urnover ratio is 5.57 times in the year 2006. But, it is i ncreased to 5.96 in th e
year 2007. Then, it is increased to 6.91 in the year 2008 and again increased to 7.13 in the ye ar
2009. B ut, it is dec reased to 6 .83 in the year 2010. Inventory turn over rat io increased for year b
y year th at is compa ny production is also i ncreased. S ubsequently sales are also increas ed.
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4.3.2 Debtors tu rnover ra tio: It is found out by dividing t he credit sales by avera ge debtors.
Debtor’ s turnover indicates the number of times debtor’s turnov er each ye ar.
Sales
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
2006‐072007‐082008‐092009‐10
Interpr etation: Debtor’s turn over ratio is 4.31 time s in the year 2006 an d it is increased to 4.7 9
times i n the year 2007 and in creased to 5 .92 times in the year 2 008 and it increased t o 6.43 tim
es &7.25 t imes in the years 2009 &2010.
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4.3.3 Fixed asset turnover ratio
The ratio is supposed to measure the efficiency with which fixed assets are employed a
high ratio indicates a high degree of efficiency in asset utilization and a low ratio reflects
inefficient use of assets. However, in interpreting this ratio, one caution should be borne in mind.
When the fixed assets of the firm are old and substantially depreciated, the fixed assets turnover
ratio tends to be high because the denominator of the ratio is very low.
Net Sales
Fixed Asset Turnover Ratio = __________
Net Fixed Asset
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Graph 4.3.3: Fixed asset turnover ratio
Interpre tation:
Fixed assets turn over ratio is 2.01 in the year 2006 and it is inc reased to 2.83 in the year 2007. I
n the year 2008 the ratio is 4.27 and it continued up to 4.75 and to 7.15 in the years 200 9&2010.
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4.3.4 C urrent asset turnover ratio
Sales
Curre nt asset turnover ratio = __ ______________
Current assets
Table 4.3.4 : Current a sset turnover ratio
2. 5
1. 5
0.5
0
2006‐0 7 2007 ‐08 200 8‐09 200 9‐10
Interpr etation:
Current a ssets turnover ratio is 1.68 in the year 200 6 and it is d ecreased to 1.67 in th e
year 2007. But, in the year 20 08 the rati o is increased to 1.95 and it continuously inc reased up t
o 2.26 in the year 2010. Fr om above we can co nclude that current assets turn over ratio is increas
ing.
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4.3.5 T otal assets turnov er ratio
This ratio ensures w hether the capital empl oyed has bee n effectively used or not. This is als o
test of managerial efficiency and business performance. Higher total capital turnover ra tio is alwa ys
required in the interest of the co mpany.
Sales
Total asset turno ver ratio = _____________ ___
Total a ssets: Capital empl oyed
Fixe d assets + C urrent assets + Invest ments
Table 4.3.5: Total asset turnover ratio
1.6
1.4
1.2
1
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
200 6‐07 2 007‐08 2008‐09 2009‐10
Interpr etation:
Total assets ra tio is 0.83 in the year 2006 and it gradually i ncreased year by year and reache
d to 1.55 in the year 2010.It means Total A ssets is increased in ev ery year.
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4.3.6 W orking ca pital turnover ratio
A firm ma y also like to relate net current assets or net working ca pital to sales. Working
capital turnover indicates for one rupee of sales the company ne eds how many net current assets.
This rat io indicate s whether or not working capital h as been effectively utilized marke t sales.
S ales
Working capital turno ver ratio = ________ __________ ___
Working capital
Ta ble 4.3.6: Working capital turnover ratio
0
2006‐ 07 2007‐08 2008‐09 2 009‐10
Interpre tation:
Working capit al turnover ratio is 2.41 in the year 2006 an d it is increased to 2.76 in the ye ar
2007. I n the year 2 008 increa sed to 4.05 . Again it d ecreased to 3.41 in th e year 2009&2010.
Th e higher t he working capital turnover the m ore favora ble for the c ompany.
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Sales
Net Asset Turnover Ratio = __________
Ne t Asset
2.5
1.5
0.5
S ales
C
apital turn over ratio = ____________ _________
Capital Employed
Table 4.3.8: capital turnover rat io
2.5
1.5
0.5
0
2006‐072007‐082008‐092009‐10
Interpre tation:
Capital turnove r ratio is 0.98 in the y ear 2006 and it is increased 1.24 in the ye ar
2007 a nd it is incr eased to 1.7 8 in the year 2008 and again it is increased to 1.87 in the year 200
9 . Then, it increased to 2.03 in the year 2010.
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The ratio obtaine d by dividing the annu al credit pu rchases with average accounts payable.
Purchases
C
reditor’s turnover ratio = _____________________
Avge.C reditors
T able 4.3.9: Creditors tur nover ratio
12
10
0
2006‐072007‐082008‐092009‐10
Interpre tation:
Creditors’ turnover ratio is 6.1 in the yea r 2006. It is increased to 7.4 in the year 200 7
and it is suddenly decreased to 5.1 in th e year 200 8 and it sud denly incre ased to 6. 9 in the ye ar
2009 b ut increased in the next year 2010 to 11.47.
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4.4.1 Gross profit ratio
This ratio shows that the margin left after meeting manufacturing costs. It measures the
efficiency of production as well as pricing.
Gross profit
Gross profit margin Ratio = ____________ X100
Net sales
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Graph 4.4.1: Gros s profit ratio
30
2 5
R atio
20
15
10
0
2006‐ 07 2 007‐08 2008‐09 2009‐10
Interpr etation:
From the above we can say that gross profit ratio is 16.2% in the year 2006 but it increase d
to 17 % &21.5% in 2007& 2008 and a gain it increased to 28.5% in the year 20 09 and it is
decreased to 27.5% in the year 2010. The comp any is maintaining p roper control on trad e
activiti es.
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4.4.2 Net profit ratio: This ratio als o indicates t he firm's cap acity to with stand adverse economic
conditions. A firm with a high net margin ratio would be in an advantageous position to survive in th e face
falling selling p rices, rising costs of production or declining dem and for the product.
Interpre tation:
During the year 2 006 the net profit mar gin is 0.7 it suddenly increased to 3.2% in t he year 200 7
because of decreased in admi nistration a nd selling expenses. In the next y ear, it again increased
t o 5.3 in t he year 2008 and it aga in increased to 6.3 in 2009 and to 6.99 in the year 2010.
expense is unfavorable since it will leave a small amount of operating income to meet interest, dividends.
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Interpretation:
Operating expenses ratio is 17.86%of sales in the year 2006 it decreased to 14.02% in
the year 2007 and decreased in 2008 to12.35% and again it decreased in the next year 2009 to
10.30% and continued the same way. Then, it reached 10.30% in the year 2010.
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Return on investment(ROI)= _________________
Capital Employed
Table 4.4.4: Return on investment
S.NO Year EBIT CAPITAL R.O.I. RATIO
EMPLOYED
1 2006‐07 137,259,583 2,170,834,866 0.06
2 2007‐08 386,899,738 2,511,537,662 0.15
3 2008‐09 742,908,741 3,979,834,518 0.19
4 2009‐10 1,588,690,299 6,663,141,085 0.24
0.25
0.2
0.15
0.1
0.05
0
2006‐07 2007‐08 2008‐09 2009‐10
Interpretation:
Return on Investment is very low in all years. But, in the year 2006, it reached to
6.51 due to less earnings.
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Net profit
Return on equity share holders fund= _________________
Equity share holder’s fund
Table 4.4.6: Return on equity share holder's fund
30
25
20
15
10
0
2006‐07 2007‐08 2008‐09 2009‐10
Interpretation:
Return on equity in the year 2006 is 0.8 and it increased suddenly to 4.8 in the year 2007
and again it increased to 11.8 in the year 2008. Return on Equity of the company is at satisfactory
level and then it increased to 19.3 in 2009 and again increased to 28.33 in 2010 .
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CHAPTER-5
• Finding’s
• Suggestions
• Conclusion
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FINDINGS
¾ Except in the year 2008, the company is maintaining current ratio as 2 and more, standard
which indicates the ability of the firm to meet its current obligations is more. It shows
that the company is strong in working funds management.
¾ The company is maintaining of quick assets more than quick ratio. As the company
having high value of quick ratio. Quick assets would meet all its quick liabilities with out
any difficulty.
¾ The company is failed in keeping sufficient cash & bank balances and marketable
securities.
In above all current assets and liabilities ratios are better that also it is double the
normal position. Observe the absolute & super quick ratio the company cash
performance is down position.
¾ In the year 2006 debt equity ratio is 0.08 (8%) but it is increased to 0.11 (11%) &
0.16(16%) in 2007 and 2008 increased every year. It shows that the company is losing
its condition.
¾ Net working capital ratio is 0.45 in 2006 but also 0.50 in 2007. It is increased very high
but condition of business working capital is not shortage .
¾ Debt Equity ratio is increasing every year. It indicates the company depends on the
debt fund increasing.
¾ Total liabilities ratio is also increasing year by year.
¾ In the year 2006, the interest coverage ratio 7.56 which increased to 94.76 in the year
2007 and high fluctuations in the followed years. In this position, outside investors are
interested to invest their money in this company.
¾ The company is declining of its coverage ratio to serve long term debts.
¾ Inventory turnover also increased for year by year that is company production is also
increased. Subsequently sales are also increased.
¾ The net profit ratio of the company increasing over the study period. Hence the
organization having the good control over the operating expenses.
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SUGGESTIONS
¾ The company has to increase the profit maximization and has to decrease the operating
expenses.
¾ By considering the profit maximization in the company the earning per share, investment
and working capital also increases. Hence, the outsiders are also interested to invest.
¾ The company should maintain sufficient cash and bank balances; they should invest the
idle cash in marketable securities or short term investments in shares, debentures, bonds
and other securities.
¾ The company must reduce its debtors collection period from 83 & 84 days to 40 days be
adopting credit policy by providing discounts to the debtors.
¾ Return on investment is fluctuates every year. The company has to make efforts in
increasing return on investments by reducing its administration, selling and other
expenses.
¾ The company should increase its interest coverage ratio to serve long term debts.
¾ The net profit of the company is increasing over the study period. Hence the organization
maintaining good control on all trees of expenses.
¾ The dividend per share has observed as raising trend over the study period, hence it may
be suggested Amara Raja Batteries Limited should take key interest to maximize the
share holder wealth by increasing dividend pay out.
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Conclusion
¾ Liquidity ratios, both current ratio and quick ratio are showing effectiveness in liquidity
as in all the years current ratio is greater than the standard 2:1 and quick ratio is greater
than the standard 1:1 ratio.
¾ The firm is maintaining a low cash balance and marketable securities which means they
done cash payments.
¾ Debt equity ratio, solvency ratio and interest coverage ratio are showing an average
increase in the long term solvency of the firm.
¾ The proprietary ratio is showing an average increase which means, the shareholders have
contribute more funds to the total assets.
¾ Average payment period of the firm is showing the credit worthiness of the firm to its
suppliers.
¾ Fixed assets turnover ratio is showing that the firm needs lesser investment in fixed assets
to generate sales.
¾ The increasing trend of current assets turnover ratio indicates that the firm needs more
investment in current assets for generating sales.
¾ The gross profit ratio, net profit ratio is showing the increasing trends. The profitability of
the firm the increasing
¾ Operating ratio of the company has observed decreasing trend, hence it may be good
control over the operating expenses.
¾ The interest that has to be paid is very less when compared to the sales. The firm is not
utilizing the debt conservatively.
¾ The firm is retaining much of the earnings (based on dividend payout ratio) .
¾ The company financial performance is very good and also they will increase their
business year by year by expanding their branches.
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CHAPTER-6
• Annexure
• Bibliography
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st
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2007
Schedule
Particulars No. As at 31.03.2007 As at 31.03.2006
SOURCES OF FUNDS Rupees Rupees Rupees Rupees
Shareholders Funds
Share Capital 1 113,875,000 113,875,000
Reserves & Surplus 2 1,692,973,671 1,806,848,671 1,632,042,302 1,745,917,302
Loan Funds
Fixed Assets
Gross Block 1,672,298,054 1,583,508,897
Less: Depreciation 723,666,680 591,622,548
Net Block 948,631,374 991,886,349
Capital Work-in-Progress 12,892,109 961,523,483 9,514,644 1,001,400,993
Misc. Expenditure 14 -- --
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Total 2,170,834,866 2,039,716,052
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2007
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BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2009
Schedule
Particulars No. As at 31.03.2009 As at 31.03.2008
SOURCES OF FUNDS Rupees Rupees Rupees Rupees
Shareholders Funds
Share Capital 1 113,875,000 113,875,000
Reserves & Surplus 2 2,322,782,677 2,436,657,677 1,898,977,921 2,012,852,921
Loan Funds
Fixed Assets
Gross Block 2,577,786,073 1,907,116,068
Less: Depreciation 1,009,481,492 863.568,510
Net Block 1,568,304,581 1,043,547,558
Capital Work-in-Progress 61,667,597 1,629,972,178 48,149,118 1,091,696,676
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Provisions 576,968,027 480,148,548
Net Current Assets 1,312,272,610 2,187,920,684 1,154,044,455 1,126,436,673
Misc. Expenditure 14 -- --
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2009
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Basic Earnings per equity share 41.31 20.94
Schedule
Particulars No. As at 31.03.2009 As at 31.03.2010
SOURCES OF FUNDS Rupees Rupees Rupees Rupees
Shareholders Funds
Share Capital 1 113,875,000 113,875,000
Reserves & Surplus 2 2,322,782,677 2,436,657,677 3,217,139,470 3,331,014,470
Loan Funds
Fixed Assets
Gross Block 2,577,786,073 3,105,843,108
Less: Depreciation 1,009,481,492 1,217,334,633
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1,248,478,477
Other Current Assets 12 3,110,568 8,011,086
Less: Current Liabilities & 3,500,193,294 5,975,961,025
13
Provisions
Liabilities 735,304,583 1,027,373,819
Provisions 576,968,027 99,371,133
Net Current Assets 1,312,272,610 2,187,920,684 2,020,744,952 3,955,216,073
Misc. Expenditure 14 -- --
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2010
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Less: Transfer to General Reserve 47,043,458 94,363,151
Proposed Dividend 39,856,250 39,856,250
Dividend Tax 6,773,570 6,773,570
Balance carried to Balance Sheet 1,125,792,991 1,928,431,531
Basic Earnings per equity share 41.31 82.87
BIBLOGRAPHY
Web-sites:
www.google.com
www.amaron.co.in
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