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A PROJECT REPORT ON
FOR
INDIAINFOLINE SECURITIES LIMITED
BY
NUTAN KIRAD
PROJECT GUIDE
PROF: VAISHAMPAYAN
SMVIM
ST. MIRA VISHWAKARMA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT.
PUNE- 411048.
A.Y.: 2006-2007
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Acknowledgement
It gives me great pleasure in presenting the Project Report that gives the details of
my project in ANALYSIS OF CEMENT SECTOR AS AN INVESTMENT
AVENUE. I thank the college guide Prof Mahesh Halale for his kind and consistent
guidance and help during the project work. It is impossible to list all the people who have
helped us during my project. I take this opportunity to express whole heart thanks to Mr.
NITIN SHRIVASTAVA BRANCH MANAGER of INDIAINFOLINE, KALAYANI
NAGAR BRANCH. I would like to thank Mr. PRADEEP RAMPAL who guided me
at every step in the execution of the project & their experience and valuable guidance
were very helpful. I would like to express our deep sense of gratitude towards all Staff
and workers and to all those who directly or indirectly helped us in successful completion
of project.
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Executive Summary
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INTRODUCTION
The aim of the project is to understand the overall equity market, to get to
know the trading, clearing & settlement aspect of the equity market. As far as this
project is concerned, it will help us to understand the overall working of the
equity market & its importance to the economy of the India. A huge amount of
money flows & millions of shares exchange hands in a single market day. This
exchange of shares enables the flow of money in & out of a firm. The company
whose shares are listed & the government who plays a pivotal role through the
policies formed in the market, helps them to raise long term funds which can be
used for the benefit & the growth of the companies & also give back some part of
their profit to the investor in the form of dividends.
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Also through this project what I am trying to derive is the analysis of oil & gas
sector concluding with the opportunities of investing in the sector. The reason
why I have selected oil & gas sector is because of the huge investment
opportunities in the sector & also to understand this sector for my future growth
to pursue a career in this sector. For my internship I am working in 5paisa.com
which is a trade name of IndiaInfoline Securities Pvt Ltd.
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
India Info line Securities Pvt Ltd is a 100% subsidiary of India Info line Ltd,
which is engaged in the businesses of equities broking and portfolio management
services. It holds memberships of both the leading stock exchanges of India viz. the stock
exchange, Mumbai (BSE) and the national stock exchange (NSE). It offers broking
services in the cash and derivatives segments of the NSE as well as the cash segment of
the BSE.
We have seats on India's premier stock exchanges - The National Stock Exchange
(NSE) and The Stock Exchange, Mumbai (BSE) and offer online trading facilities.
Tapping and servicing retail customers is our key focus, and in a short span of time have
emerged as one of the leading players in the online trading space. We offer online trading
facilities under the 5paisa brand name.
5paisa is the trade name of India Info line Securities Private Limited (5paisa),
member of National Stock Exchange and The Stock Exchange, Mumbai. 5paisa is a
wholly owned subsidiary of India Info line Ltd, India’s leading and most popular finance
and investment portal. 5paisa has emerged as one of leading players in E-broking space
in India.
5paisqa.com was launched for online trading in mid-2000. Stock market investors
in India have never had it so good – low brokerage rates and some of the best research; it
was because of Internet technology and E-broking. This is a unique model, which
combines the rates of a discount brokerage and service of a boutique house. Besides high
quality investment advice from an experienced research team, the site offers real time
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stock quotes, market news and multiple tools for technical analysis. 5paisa.com has
implemented world-class security systems to prevent any possibility of misuse, fraud or
data pilferage. 5paisa.com has successfully emerged as one of the leading providers of E-
broking services in India.
The parent company, India Info line Ltd owns and manages the web properties
www.indiainfoline.com and www.5paisa.com. It also undertakes research, customized
and off-the-shelf. Launched on 11 May 1999, www.indiainfoline.com is India’s leading
and most comprehensive business and financial information website. The site provides
quality information and analysis - earlier restricted to a few people - to the common man,
absolutely free! The site has met with an overwhelming response and has been reviewed
as the most comprehensive financial content website in India by BBC World - Money
Watch, Business World, Business Line and others. The company also won the Golden
Mouse Award in India Internet World 2000 for the "Best Finance" site. In May 2001, our
website was included in the Top 200 Best of the Web list by Forbes Global under the
Asia Investing category. We were the only website from India to be featured in any
category. Since then it has been nominated twice to this list. In its last review, Forbes
editors have said, "www.indiainfoline.com is a must read for the investors in South
Asia."
VISION
Company profile
• India Infoline Ltd (IIL) started in 1995 with providing Online Media and Content
• Services. Mr. Nirmal Jain and Mr. Venkataram, the founder members of the
company sensed the growing opportunities in the market and increased the
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horizon for IIL from time to time. IIL with an aim to become 'One stop for all
financial needs' started with equity and commodity broking, distribution of
financial products and now with investment banking.
• IIL has a huge branch network across 95 cities, which it leverages for customer
acquisitions, relationship building, retail advisory and distribution services.
• IIL is in the expansion mode and plans to set up 350 branches by FY07E. It also
plans to set up branches in cities like Dubai, Singapore and London to serve the
NRI's for PMS service. It has recently opened up a branch in Kuwait and expects
this branch to contribute to the equity broking business. IIL has just received
Investment banking license: with this they expect to enter the market with an
intention to target the SME sector. It also plans to launch a Venture capital fund
GEOGRAPHICAL PRESENCE
• IIL has pan-India presence across 94 cities. It started off with major branches in
metros and now it is focusing on Tier II and III cities. In Q1-FY07 the company
opened 56 branches, taking the total number of branches to 233 as on June 2006
Almost 50% of the revenue comes from centers in Maharashtra and Delhi,
followed by other regions.
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SERVICES PROVIDED
India Infoline Securities Pvt. Ltd. act as Full Service Investment Solutions
Provider, providing you wide range of services like
Equity & Derivatives Trading on NSE and BSE
Online Trading
Portfolio Management Services
Depository Services
IPO Services
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CORPORATE STRUCTURE OF
INDIA INFOLINE LTD.
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Investment Highlights
Strong growth in Industry volumes and rising retail participation Average daily
volumes in the equity markets (cash and derivative combined) have increased by
72%from to Rs.167bn in FY 05 to Rs.288bn in FY 06.With the economy growing
at 7-8% a mounting per capita income and growing BPO culture, there is a new
class of young investors, which are moving towards the equity market.
IIL is majorly present in the retail segment. With the rising income levels, risk-
taking ability of people and the confidence in the India Inc, participation from the
retail crowd is increasing y-o-y. IIL is aggressively increasing its presence by
opening branches in different cities. In FY QI-07, they roll out 56 new branches
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and acquired 25000 new customers. And it expects them to have 350 and 430
branches by FY 08 respectively.
Investment Concern
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The Management
Mr. R Venkataram
Apart from Nirmal Jain and R Venkataram, the Board of Directors of India
Infoline comprises:
Mr. Sat Pal Khattar
Mr. Sanjiv Ahuja
Mr. Nilesh Vikamsey
Mr. Kranti Sinha
ON-JOB-TRAINING
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INTRODUCTION
OBJECTIVE
TASK ASSIGNED
• Market observation
• Customer acquisition.
• Technical Issues
• Administrative tasks
• Customer follow-up
MARKET OBSERVATION:
It was the basic task assign during the SIP. While working with an e broking firm
it very essential to be aware about the current market issues like current market news,
Current market position, stock watch, global market condition, past trend of the market
etc.
It was also imperative to target particular stocks & track their daily movements.
By targeting & tracking individual stocks & scripts, it helped me understand the various
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factors that lead to stocks price movements. Also taking with clients during market hours
helped me to understand the investment psychology of the client.
CUSTOMER ACQUISITION:
To acquire new customers for the company it was the task given to me. 8 new
Demat accounts have been opened in this duration.
TECHNICAL TASKS :
Various technical tasks has been performed like, software down loading, to give
software demonstration to the clients, solving various problems of the clients regarding
software handling etc.
ADMINISTRATIVE TASK :
These were the secondary task given bellow, which has been performed during
the training period.
• Completion of account opening form
• Collection of requires documents form existing clients.
• Margin funding form,
• To transfer shares
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CUSTOMER FOLLOW-UP :
Follow-up has been given to newly acquire as well as existing clients for various
issues.
• Trading for offline clients under the relationship manager’s guidance.
• To give markets updates to newly acquire as well as existing clients in
market duration, etc.
ACHIEVEMENTS
• Stock Market observation has been done during internship period.
• 8 new clients have been acquired
• Companies trading software has been downloaded
• Software demonstration has been given to newly acquire as well as
existing clients.
• Various administrative activities have been performed.
• Follow-up to the customer has been given,
• Company generated brokerage from the newly acquired customer by me
during the internship period.
• Offline customer’s orders have been taken in regular market schedule.
LIMITATIONS
• It was hard to acquire knowledge about this field in such short span of
time
• Share market is very vast & fast sector, it was very difficult to cope-up
with the environment in such short span of time.
• This field is requiring with very deep fundamental & technical knowledge.
• Acquiring new clients it was the tough task to perform
• High risk involve while trading on behalf of the clients under the guidance
of RM.
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CONCLUSION
Learning Experience:
In my summer training, I knew about the stock market and its nitty-gritty.
And now I am confident about equity knowledge. Although nobody can claim complete
expertise but there is a sea change at least from our point of view. I have learnt what are
the various indices and their significance in market. I have learnt about various
fundamentals and technical aspects, which affect the stock prices in short run and long
run.
Selling Experience:
Apart from this our specific task is to sell the Demat accounts. During this venture
I came across many people who came from different walks of life. I learnt how to deal
with them, how to persuade them and guide them in trading.
Selling an online trading account requires special focus on targeting the
customers. Each and every person does not trade / invest in the stock market. Actually
what I had to do was to identify the prospect and then convince them.
As we met more and more people, we came to know more about how to talk to
them, how much time be given to each person we met. Even, by solving the customer
queries, our own understanding was enhanced.
While selling our product in the market, we also came to know more
about our competitor’s product like, icicidirect.com, India bulls and their strategy of
marketing and the consumer’s preference towards the competitor’s product.
After forms were filled clients after the procedures were given client Id. After
that, we were required to show the customer how to make a transaction and how to get
access to the terminal. Also, other queries, which the customer faced, had to be solved by
us. So, it was all a very good learning experience for us.
There were senior trainees always to solve the difficulties we faced in
approaching a customer, filling up the form, demonstrating the site, or solving their
queries.
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We faced some bad and resentful experiences like being sent out of
offices and waiting for hours for a customer and went to the customer again in case if a
signature is left in the form or in occurrence of any proof problems. This was again a
learning to increase our tolerance and be more careful while filling up the form.
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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
My first task before starting the process was to understand how to conduct the
analysis. I was suggested by my coordinator Mr. PRADEEP RAMPAL AND THE
branch head Mr. NITIN SHRIVASTAVA to conduct the analysis through EIC model.
My next step was to understand what EIC model all about and what are the steps to
achieve it. For which my first step was going through various internet sites and reading
about the EIC model and usefulness off the whole process.
Once, I got to know about the basic of the EIC model my task was to select sector
on which I can conduct the analysis. I have chosen Cement Sector as it comes under the
Infrastructure Industry which is very vital for the growth of the Economy. After doing the
a through research on the cement sector in India, the company I chosen was Ambuja
Cement Limited, as cost is the important factor for the cement industry, and the strategy
which any company can adopt is cost leadership and Ambuja Cement Limited is the Cost
Leader in the cement sector.
The next step leads me to know the economic conditions which will have a
bearing on the cement sector. Then I studied the Industry through the following
characteristics :- Capacity Utilization, Regional Updates, Evaluating the Cement Industry
through Porter’s Model, Indian Cement Industry-The current Scenario, etc. the next step
lead me to know the history about the company along with the growth prospects that
possess for the future.
Once this was done I went ahead and started my analysis on the company and
concluded the project with my say on the future investment in the company.
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Chapter 2
Introduction
Overview of the Financial Market
FINANCIAL MARKETS
A Financial Market can be defined as the market in which financial assets are
created or transferred. As against a real transaction that involves exchange of money for
real goods or services, a financial transaction involves creation or transfer of a financial
asset. Financial Assets or Financial Instruments represents a claim to the payment of a
sum of money sometime in the future and /or periodic payment in the form of interest or
dividend.
Money Market-
The money market ifs a wholesale debt market for low-risk, highly-liquid, short-term
instrument. Funds are available in this market for periods ranging from a single day up to
a year. This market is dominated mostly by government, banks and financial institutions.
Capital Market
- The capital market is designed to finance the long-term investments. The transactions
taking place in this market will be for periods over a year.
Forex Market –
The Forex market deals with the multicurrency requirements, which are met by the
exchange of currencies. Depending on the exchange rate that is applicable, the transfer of
funds takes place in this market. This is one of the most developed and integrated market
across the globe.
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Credit Market-
Credit market is a place where banks, FIs and NBFCs purvey short, medium and long-
term loans to corporate and individuals.
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Primary market consists of channel for sale of new securities, while secondary
market deals in the securities already issued.
Primary markets involve the following methods of issue.
IPO
Further issue of capital
Rights issue
Offers to public
Bonus issue
Secondary market enables those who already hold securities to adjust their
investment in response to change in their assessment of risk and return, the
statement implies that those who already holds the securities may want to sell
them in case if those securities are not paying off, or if he needs to adjust his
liquidity or for any other reason. Secondary market refers to the stock exchanges,
a stock exchange provides mechanism to buy and sell the securities already issues
in primary market.
There are at present 23 stock exchanges in India
Participants in the securities market are
Issuers of securities
Investors in securities
Intermediaries- brokers, sub brokers, merchant bankers, underwriters etc.
Regulators
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A derivative is in the form of futures and options. Derivative is a product whose value is
derived from the value of one or more basic variables, called underlying. The underlying
asset can be equity, index, foreign exchange (forex), commodity or any other asset.
Derivative products initially emerged as hedging devices against fluctuations in
commodity prices and commodity-linked derivatives remained the sole form of such
products for almost three hundred years. The financial derivatives came into spotlight in
post-1970 period due to growing instability in the financial markets. However, since their
emergence, these products have become very popular and by 1990s, they accounted for
about two thirds of total transactions in derivative products.
Stock Exchange:
The Securities Contract (Regulation) Act, 1956 [SCRA] defines ‘Stock Exchange’ as any
body of individuals, whether incorporated or not, constituted for the purpose of assisting,
regulating or controlling the business of buying, selling or dealing in securities. Stock
exchange could be a regional stock exchange whose area of operation/jurisdiction is
specified at the time of its recognition or national exchanges, which are permitted to have
nationwide trading since inception. NSE was incorporated as a national stock exchange.
Trading
Participants in the stock market range from small individual stock investors to large
hedge fund traders, who can be based anywhere. Their orders usually end up with a
professional at a stock exchange, who executes the order.
Some exchanges are physical locations where transactions are carried out on a trading
floor, by a method known as open outcry (eg:-New York Stock Exchange). This type of
auction is used in stock exchanges and commodity exchanges where traders may enter
"verbal" bids and offers simultaneously. The other type of exchange is a virtual kind,
composed of a network of computers where trades are made electronically via traders at
computer terminals (eg:-Nasdaq).
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Actual trades are based on an auction market paradigm where a potential buyer bids a
specific price for a stock and a potential seller asks a specific price for the stock. (Buying
or selling at market means you will accept any bid price or ask price for the stock.) When
the bid and ask prices match, a sale takes place on a first come first served basis if there
are multiple bidders or askers at a given price.
The purpose of a stock exchange is to facilitate the exchange of securities between buyers
and sellers, thus providing a marketplace (virtual or real). The exchanges provide real-
time trading information on the listed securities, facilitating price discovery.
Market participants:
Many years ago, worldwide, buyers and sellers were individual investors, such as
wealthy businessmen, with long family histories (and emotional ties) to particular
corporations. Over time, markets have become more "institutionalized"; buyers and
sellers are largely institutions (e.g., pension funds, insurance companies, mutual funds,
hedge funds, investor groups, and banks). The rise of the institutional investor has
brought with it some improvements in market operations. However, corporate
governance (at least in the West) has been greatly affected by the rise of institutional
'owners.'
The Dutch started joint stock companies, which let shareholders invest in business
ventures and get a share of their profits - or losses. In 1602, the Dutch East India
Company issued the first shares on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange. It was the first
company to issue stocks and bonds. The Amsterdam Stock Exchange (or Amsterdam
Beurs) is also said to have been the first stock exchange to introduce continuous trade in
the early 17th century. The Dutch "pioneered short selling, option trading, debt-equity,
merchant banking, unit trusts and other speculative instruments ". There are now stock
markets in virtually every developed and most developing economies, with the world's
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biggest markets being in the United States, Canada, China (Hong Kong), India, UK,
Germany, France and Japan.
The stock market is one of the most important sources for companies to raise money.
This allows businesses to go public, or raise additional capital for expansion. The
liquidity that an exchange provides affords investors the ability to quickly and easily sell
securities. This is an attractive feature of investing in stocks, compared to other less
liquid investments such as real estate.
History has shown that the price of shares and other assets is an important part of the
dynamics of economic activity, and can influence or be an indicator of social mood.
Rising share prices, for instance, tend to be associated with increased business investment
and vice versa. Share prices also affect the wealth of households and their consumption.
Therefore, central banks tend to keep an eye on the control and behavior of the stock
market and, in general, on the smooth operation of financial system functions. Financial
stability is the raison outlook of central banks.
Exchanges also act as the clearinghouse for each transaction, meaning that they collect
and deliver the shares, and guarantee payment to the seller of a security. The smooth
functioning of all these activities facilitates economic growth in that lower costs and
enterprise risks promote the production of goods and services as well as employment. In
this way the financial system contributes to increased prosperity.
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funds, has been an important component of this process. Statistics show that in recent
decades shares have made up an increasingly large proportion of households' financial
assets in many countries. The major part of this adjustment in financial portfolios has
gone directly to shares.
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1. Mobilization of savings
The savings of the individuals are easily mobilized in various types of industries.
Therefore the amount of investments in the stock exchange increases.
4. Diversification of industries
Due to the availability of funds the industry becomes financially strong and has
scope or diversification due to which more strongly in the market.
5. Increase in employment
Growth and diversification of industries leads to increase in the amount of work
and thus increase job opportunities for the unemployed.
7. Increase in GDP
Increase in business in overall all industries has automatically lead to the rise in
GDP of the country and thus its prosperity.
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Trading in India: -
The trading on stock exchange in India used to take place through open outcry
without use of information technology for immediate matching or recording of trades.
This was time consuming and inefficient. This imposed limits on trading volumes and
efficiency. In order to provide efficiency, liquidity and transparency, NSE introduced a
nationwide online fully automated screen based trading system (SBTS) where a member
can punch into the computer quantities of securities and the prices at which he likes to
transact and the transaction is executed as soon as it finds matching sale or buy order
from a counter party. SBTS electronically matches order on strict time/price priority and
hence cuts down on time, cost and risk of error, as well as on fraud resulting in improved
operational efficiency. It allows faster incorporation of price sensitive information into
prevailing prices, thus increasing the information efficiency of markets. It enables market
participants, irrespective of their geographical locations, to trade with one another
simultaneously, improving the depth of liquidity market. It also provides a perfect audit
trail, which helps to resolve disputes by logging in the trade execution process in entirety.
Today India can boast that almost 100% trading take place through electronic order
matching. Technology was used to carry the trading platform from the trading hall of
stock exchanges to the premises of brokers. NSE carried the further platform further the
PCs at the residence of Clients through the Internet for Users in geographically vast
country like India.
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Conceptual framework
Trading Network
The trading network is depicted in the above figure shows NSE has main
computer, which is connected through very small Aperture Terminal installed at the
office. The main computer runs on falls tolerant STRATUS mainframe computer at the
exchange. Brokers have terminals installed at their premises, which are connected
through VASTs/ leased lines/ modems. Investors inform broker to place an order on
behalf of them. The broker enters the order through his PC, which runs under Windows
NT and sends signal to the satellite via VAST/ leased line/ modem. The signal directed to
mainframe computer at NSE The system also provides complete market information
online. The market screens at any point of time provide information on total order depth
in a security, the five best buys and sells available in the market, the quantity traded in
the day security, the high and the low, the last traded price, etc. investors can also know
the fate of the orders almost as soon as they placed with the trading members.
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Abstract
The Indian cement industry is second largest in the world after China and has
grown at a CAGR of 8% in the last decade. The sector has evolved significantly in the
last two decades, going through all the phases of a typical cyclical industry. After having
gone through a period of over-supply and the phase of massive capacity additions (latter
half of the previous decade), the industry is currently in a consolidation phase, with
capacity additions coming up to cater to the increasing demand. Demand has been driven
by a booming housing sector and increased activity in infrastructure development such as
state and national highways. While the demand is growing at a robust pace of 8% to 10%
annually, the paucity of major capacity additions is putting upward pressure on the
cement prices.
Introduction
The Indian cement industry with a total capacity of 151.2 million tonnes
(including mini plants) in March 2003 has emerged as the second largest market after
China, surpassing developed nations like the USA and Japan. Per capita consumption has
increased from 28 kg in 1980-81 to 110 kg in 2003-04. In relative terms, India’s average
consumption is still low and the process of catching up with international averages will
drive future growth. Infrastructure spending (particularly on roads, ports and airports), a
spurt in housing construction and expansion in corporate production facilities is likely to
spur growth in this area. South-East Asia and the Middle East are potential export
markets. Low cost technology and extensive restructuring have made some of the Indian
cement companies the most efficient across global majors. Despite some consolidation,
the industry remains somewhat fragmented and merger and acquisition possibilities are
strong. Investment norms including guidelines for foreign direct investment (FDI) are
investor-friendly. All these factors present a strong case for investing in the Indian
market.
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
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INDIAN ECONOMY
India's economy is on the fulcrum of an ever increasing growth curve. With
positive indicators such as a stable 8-9 per cent annual growth, rising foreign exchange
reserves of over US$ 222 billion, a booming capital market with the popular "Sensex"
index topping the majestic 15,000 mark, the Government estimating FDI flow of US$
15.5 billion in this fiscal, and a more than 20 per cent surge in exports, it is easy to
understand why India is a leading destination for foreign investment.
• The economy has grown at an impressive growth rate of 9.4 per cent
during 2006-07 as against 9 per cent in 2005-06.
• The growth rate has been spurred by the industrial and services sectors,
which have logged a 10.9 and 11 per cent rise in 2006-07 respectively,
against 9.6 per and 9.8 cent in 2005-06.
• Some of the propellers of GDP growth for 2006-07 have been
manufacturing, which grew by 12.3 per cent (against 9.1 per cent in 2005-
06), trade, hotels, transport and communications sector, which grew by 13
per cent (against 10.4 per cent in 2005-06), and construction, which grew
by 10.7 per cent.
• Electricity, gas and water supply also grew by 7.4 per cent in 2006-07
against 5.4 per cent in 2005-06.
• There has been an exceptional growth rate in some specific industries, like
commercial vehicles at 17.9 per cent, telephone equipment sector by 43.5
per cent, passenger growth in civil aviation by 32.2 per cent and
information technology by 31 per cent (in revenue terms).
• Overall balance of payments recorded a surplus of US$ 36.6 billion during
2006-07, as against US$ 15.1 billion in 2005-06.
The India growth story continues apace in the current fiscal year with many
sectors showing a higher growth rate than the previous year. The overall industrial
growth was 11.7 per cent during April-May, 2006-07 as compared with 10.8 per cent in
April-May, 2005-06. The growth rate achieved by the manufacturing and electricity
sectors during April-May, 2007 was 12.7 per cent and 9.0 per cent respectively as
compared to 12.2 percent and 5.5 per cent during corresponding period last year. Core
infrastructure sectors achieved an average growth rate of 8.1 per cent during April-May,
2006-07, as compared with 7.2 per cent in April-May, 2005-06. The annual inflation rate
in terms of WPI was 4.27 per cent for the week ended June 30, 2007 as compared with
5.21 per cent a year ago. The cumulative value of merchandise exports for the period
April-May 2007 increased by an impressive rate of 20.37 per cent over the corresponding
period in last year to touch US$ 22.4 billion. Aggregate deposits of banks increased by
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22.8 per cent (US$ 134.2 billion) on July 6, 2007, as compared with 19.6 per cent (US$
96.5 billion) a year ago. During 2007-08 (up to July 13, 2007), FIIs registered net inflows
of US$ 8.4 billion as compared with outflows of US$ 2 billion in the corresponding
period of 2006-07. Reserve money expanded by 29.1 per cent (21.7 per cent adjusted for
the first round impact of the increase in the cash reserve ratio), as on July 20, 2007, as
compared with 17.2 per cent a year ago.
• India has the highest number of billionaires in Asia and fourth highest in
the world. There are 36 billionaires in India, which makes it next only to
US, Russia and Germany.
• India has emerged as the world's fastest growing wealth creator, thanks to
a buoyant stock market and higher earnings.
• Forty-four per cent of the Top 100 Fortune 500 companies are present in
India.
• The number of Indian millionaires rose by 20.5 per cent from 83,000 in
2005 to 1,00,015 in 2006 -- making India the world's second fastest
growing nation after Singapore.
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• India has joined the elite club of 12 countries with a trillion dollar
economy, thanks to the continuing rally in rupee against the US dollar.
• According to a study by the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI), India’s
consumer market will be the world’s fifth largest (from twelfth) in the
world by 2025.
• Mumbai has been ranked tenth among the world's biggest centres of
commerce in terms of the financial flow volumes by a survey compiled by
MasterCard Worldwide.
• India has emerged as one of the most attractive investment destinations in
the world with an annual return of 38.36 per cent, which is the second
highest in BRIC economies.
• India ranks second in the Asia-Pacific region in terms of the value of
private equity deals (US$ 2,433 million) done in the first half of 2007.
• India emerged as the fastest growing market in the data centre-structured
cabling market in the Asia Pacific region.
• India has been ranked second in outbound mergers and acquisition (M&A)
deals during the first half of 2007 in the Asia-Pacific region, with
outbound deals totalling US$ 13.5 billion.
• India Inc reported its highest net profit in the last three years in 2006-07
(1,700 companies that declared their results till June reported a 47 per cent
increase in net profit).
With its manufacturing and services sector on a searing growth path, India’s economy
may soon touch the coveted 10 per cent growth figure.
The advance estimates of gross domestic product (GDP) for 2006-07, released by
the Central Statistical Organization, places the growth of GDP at factor cost at constant
(1999-2000) prices in the current year at 9.2 per cent. While services maintained its
vigorous growth performance, there were distinct signs of sustained improvements on the
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industrial front. The overall macroeconomic fundamentals are robust, particularly with
tangible progress towards fiscal consolidation and a strong balance of payments position.
With an upsurge in investment, the outlook is distinctly upbeat. There was a strong
growth in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) flows with three quarters of such flows in the
form of equity. The growth rate was 27.4 per cent in 2005-06, which was followed by
98.4 per cent in April-September 2006. At US$ 4.2 billion during the first six months of
this fiscal, FDI was almost twice its level in April-September, 2005. Capital flows into
India remained strong on an overall basis even after gross outflows under FDI with
domestic corporate entities seeking a global presence to harness scale, technology and
market access advantages through acquisitions overseas.
Agricultural growth is pegged at 2.7 per cent.Total food grains production in
2006-07 estimated at 209.2 metric tonnes (MT). Total water availability in reservoirs up
10 per cent to 120.2 billion cubic meters (BCM) at the end of monsoon 2006.Fishing,
aquaculture and allied activities made for 5.3 per cent of the agricultural gross domestic
product (GDP).
Production of wheat and other rabi crops brightened with welcome rain in
February 2007 -- sugarcane, cotton, and jute to set new records.
Impressive growth in industrial sector is propelled by the robust growth in the
manufacturing sector which continues unabated. Year-on-year industrial growth of 10.6
per cent in the first nine months of 2006-07 was the highest recorded since 1995-96;
growth of the manufacturing sector was in double digits. The Eleventh Plan (2007-12)
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Domestic Investments
• The prospect for domestic investment has never been so good. While the
growth of the economy at over 9 per cent along with increasing consumer
expenditure has made the domestic market a very attractive proposition,
the increasing integration of Indian economy has enlarged the market size
for domestic entrepreneurs. This is also reflected in the rising share of
India in the global trade. Accordingly, many firms are making large
investments in order to increase their production capacity and to reap
economies of scale.
• Investments:
• Some of the prominent investment plans made by Indian corporates:
• Reliance Industries is lining up investments of over US$ 12 billion for
production of gas from its fields in the Krishna-Godavari basin and its
transport to consumers across the country. While US$ 5.2 billion will be
spent on bringing the gas to production, a larger chunk of US$ 7 billion
will be invested in building gas pipes to transport it to consuming
locations.
• ACC will pump in around US$ 921.9 million in three years to push its
annual cement production capacity to 27.5 million tonne. This will be an
increase of over 38 per cent over the company’s current capacity of 19.9
million tonne.
• Kishore Biyani's Future Group plans to invest about US$ 960.9 million in
the next one year to expand its different retail chains as part of a strategy
to touch a topline of US$ 7.322 billion by 2010-11.
• The Royal Indian Raj International Corporation has announced a tie-up
with Choice Hotels India to build 100-125 budget hotels in Delhi,
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India continues to be the best place to start a business, says a global services
location index by AT Kearney. In another AT Kearney study, India has displaced the US
to become the second-most favored destination for foreign direct investment after China.
It has now been named as the top reformer in South Asia in the annual Doing Business
Report issued by the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
Further, the Government seeks to double the FDI inflow to US$ 30 billion this
fiscal in order to maintain a growth rate of 9 per cent per annum over the next five years.
According to the World Bank, India cornered a major portion of US$ 40.1 billion
net capital inflows to South Asia in 2006. In fact, India has overtaken the erstwhile East
Asian Tigers — Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Taiwan and South Korea
— in terms of FDI flows. If one excluded Singapore and Hong Kong from the list — they
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are not comparable as FDI in these countries is more into trading activities — India
would be No. 2 destination for FDI in Asia.
The principal sources of FDI between 1991 and March 2007 have been Mauritius,
US, UK, The Netherlands, Japan, Germany and Singapore (in that order). The principal
sectors attracting FDI during this period have been electrical equipment, services,
telecommunications, transportation, fuels, chemicals and construction (in that order).
The inflow of FDI in to the country continues to grow. In the first half of June, the
Government has approved 40 FDI proposals which together constitute US$ 132.72
million investment.
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Positive tidings about the Indian economy combined with a fast-growing market
have made India an attractive destination for foreign institutional investors (FIIs). The
number of foreign institutional investors (FIIs) registered with the Securities and
Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has now increased to 1,042 in June 2007. In the
beginning of calendar year 2006, the figure was 813. As many as 217 new FIIs opened
their offices in India during 2006. This is the highest number of registrations by FIIs in a
year till date. The previous highest was 209 in 2005. Till May 2007, FIIs had pumped in a
hefty US$ 6 billion in equities. Last year, during the same period, the FIIs' exposure to
Indian equities was 25 per cent lower at US$ 4.5 billion.
The gross FII investments in the country till June from the time they were allowed
to invest in the India equity markets stands at US$ 53.06 billion. FIIs have raised their
holding in 540 companies out of top 1,000 companies on the Bombay Stock Exchange
(BSE) during September-March (2006-07) period. Companies that have gained favour
with foreign investors are mostly from construction, banking and second-line IT
companies among others.
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Already it is one of the most important sectors of the economy contributing 18.5
per cent of national income, about 15 per cent of total exports and supporting two-thirds
of the work force. And with recent developments, it is going to play a more dynamic role
in the economy.
Service Industry
The service sector of Indian Economy has brought much success in the recent
years. It constitutes a larger share in the total Gross Domestic Product. The growth rate of
services sector in India is faster than any other sectors. It constitutes more than 50 percent
of the total GDP in the country.
The services sector in India has become a larger source of revenue for the
country. The Government of India introduced service tax in the year 1994 and presently it
constitutes a major source of revenue for the Government. Collection of Services tax in
India has reached at Rs. 23,000 Crores in 2005-06 from Rs. 2072 Crores in 1999-00. For
the year 2006-07, the target is being fixed at Rs. 34,500 Crores.
From time to time Government is trying to bring more items under the service tax
net. The Government announced Taxation of Services Rules 2006 and Service Tax Rules
2006. The Government has also formed a committee for reviewing the services tax
circulars since 1994.
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FDI flow of US$ 15.5 billion in this fiscal, and a more than 20 per cent surge in exports,
it is easy to understand why India is a leading destination for foreign investment.
Manufacturing
Manufacturers from across the world are setting up shop in India, which has --
according to McKinsey Research -- all the required skills in process, product, and capital
engineering, thanks to its long manufacturing history and higher-education system.
India's vast domestic market and relatively low-cost workers with advanced
technical skills will make it a manufacturing powerhouse within 5-10 years, according to
a study by Boston Consulting Group. Already, more and more multinationals are setting
up operations in India: ABB, Honeywell and Siemens in electrical and electronic
products; Cummins, DaimlerChrysler, and Toyota in auto components and engineering;
and Degussa as well as Rohm and Hass in specialty chemicals. All these operate in skill-
intensive industries requiring advanced technical expertise -- areas in which India is
likely to become a primary sourcing and manufacturing base.
Manufacturing recorded an impressive growth rate of 12.5 per cent during the
year 2006-07. It also continued its growth rate in the new fiscal year 2007-08 by growing
at a rate of 15.1 per cent during April as compared to the corresponding period last year.
The top five growth industries in the manufacturing sector are cement, steel, pharma,
gems and jewellery and engineering, according to a study by Hyderabad-based Cygnus
Business Consulting and Research.
Infrastructure
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06 07
Crude
4.17 -5.2 5.5
Petroleum
Petroleum
Refinery 2.00 2.1 12.3
Products
Coal 3.22 6.6 6.0
Electricity 10.17 5.1 7.3
Cement 1.99 12.4 9.1
Finished steel
5.13 11.2 10.9
(carbon)
Overall 26.68 6.2 8.6
Source: Concerned Ministries/Departments/Organization(s)
The combined spending on infrastructure by both the public and privates sectors
accounted for about 4.6 per cent of GDP. The growth has continued apace during the
current fiscal, with the six core-infrastructure industries growing at the rate of 6.9 per
cent during April-June, 2007.
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With huge opportunities opening up in this segment, private investment has been
rising at a scorching pace. Already, telecommunications, transportation and fuels (power
+ oil refinery) have attracted a combined cumulative foreign direct investment of US$
11.45 billion over the period August 1991 to May 2007. In fact, these three account for
about 23.5 per cent of the total fdi in to the country.
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Budget 2007-08
Besides government initiatives, the budget for the fiscal year 2007-08 proposes
the following:
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CHAPTER 2
INDUSTRIAL ANALYSIS
Cement production in India commenced in 1914. Severe competition from
imported cement, coupled with various governmental price and distribution controls,
resulted in the slow growth of the Indian cement industry in the earlier years. In the
subsequent 65 years, 27 MnT of cement capacity was added. This situation was reversed
in the 1980s when the industry was partially decontrolled. This resulted in substantial
increase in the capacity and production of cement. Nearly 30 MnT of capacity was added
during the 11 years from 1980 to 1990, thereby adding more capacity during one decade
than had been added during the previous seven decades. Encouraged by the creation of
substantial new capacity and the lowering of prices, the GoI freed the industry from price
and distribution controls on March 1, 1989 and delicensed it on July 25,1991, leading to a
spurt in cement production capacities. During the period from 1991 to 2005,
approximately 93 MnT of fresh capacity of cement was added. Since the 1980s, cement
capacity has steadily outpaced its demand, and India has grown to become the second
largest cement producer in the world, India is also estimated to have approximately 90
billion tonnes of limestone reserves, the main raw material used in the manufacture of
cement. As on March 2006, the Indian cement industry comprised over 54 cement
producers, operating 130 large cement plants with an average installed capacity of 160
MnT. However the per capita consumption of 106 kgs of the country compares poorly
with the world average of 260 Kg. Source: CMA, March, 2006
The Indian cement industry has made significant progress upgrading and
assimilating the latest technology. At present, 95% of the total capacity in the industry is
based on modern, environment-friendly and energyefficient dry process technology, with
only 5% of the capacity based on old wet and semi-dry process
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Percentage
mn. tonnes
120.00 70.00
100.00 60.00
80.00 50.00
60.00 40.00
40.00 30.00
20.00 20.00
0.00 10.00
1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
YEARS
In 2002, global cement production was reported at 1.7 billion tonnes, with China
accounting for nearly 37% of the total output of cement in the world. India was the
second largest producer with 6.7% of the total output of cement in the world, closely
followed by the United States at 5%. During 1998 to 2002, world cement production
grew at a CAGR of 3.8% with demand remaining subdued in most markets on account of
the various crises faced by different economies. However, during the same time, the
Indian cement industry recorded a CAGR in cement production of 5.5%, principally due
to improved economic conditions and increased construction activity. Despite this
comparatively high growth rate enjoyed by the Indian cement
industry, India’s per capita cement consumption of 106 kgs p.a was amongst the
lowest in the world, with other developing nations like Egypt and Thailand having per
capita consumption of cement in the region of 370 to 450 kgs p.a. respectively, in 2002.
One of the defining features of the Indian cement industry is its highly clustered
nature, as cement units are concentrated in close proximity to the limestone deposits.
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Hence, cement units tend to be located close to both limestone deposits, as well as
to the markets those units service. This is one of the key factors, which has resulted in the
Indian cement market being more regional and fragmented in nature. Market share of Top
five Players in 2005-06 is: Holcim group (21.2%), Grasim group (20%), India Cements
(5.6%), Century Textiles (4.0%), Jaiprakash Industries (3.9%) In 2006, the five largest
cement companies together controlled 44.7%. Indian Cement Capacity, Production,
Capacity Utilization Rate and Demand. During 1997-98 to 2005-06, the installed capacity
of cement in the industry increased at a CAGR of 6.8% to 160 MnT. During the same
period, while there was no significant change in capacity utilization, production growth
marginally outpaced capacity growth by growing at a CAGR of 7.6%. The table below
discusses
capacity, production and capacity utilization in the cement industry over the past
five years
Regional Update
SOUTHERN REGION
Cement consumption in Southern region has risen strongly by 22.7% in the Apr
2005 - Feb 2006 period. the period, cement consumption has grown by 38.6% in Andhra
Pradesh, 20.6% in Tamilnadu,
21.4% in Karnataka and 6.5% in Kerala. Average southern region cement prices
in the retail market in Apr 2005 - Feb 2006 period are up 3.2%-however prices have
remained flat in Andhra Pradesh and
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NORTHERN REGION
All states in the Northern region, barring UP and Delhi, have reported higher
cement consumption in the Apr 2005 - Feb 2006 period, with Uttaranchal (23.7%),
Haryana (14.6%), Rajasthan (19.8%) and Chandigarh (35.6%) leading the pack. On a y-
o-y basis, in the Apr 2005 - Feb 2006 period, retail cement prices across the northern
EASTERN REGION
Except Assam and Meghalaya, all other parts of Eastern region witnessed robust
cement consumption in the Apr 2005 - Feb 2006 period. Cement consumption has grown
by 54% in Chattisgarh, 16.7% in Bihar, 13% in Jharkhand, 7.6% in Orissa and 6% in
West Bengal. Barring West Bengal-where prices have remained flatcement
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WESTERN REGION
Cement prices in the Western region have witnessed the sharpest rise in the Apr
2005 - Feb 2006 period, with Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat witnessing steep increase in
retail prices. Demand growth in the western region however has been modest at 2.8% in
the Apr 2005 - Feb 2006 period.
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Porter's Five Forces Model is probably the most widely used tool in business
strategy. Porter has identified five competitive forces that shape every industry and every
market. These forces determine the intensity of competition and hence the profitability
and attractiveness of an industry. Porters model supports analysis of the driving forces in
an industry. Based on the information derived from the Five Forces Analysis,
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ENTRY BARRIER –
• Entry barriers are not too high in cement industry. The key barriers are: -
• As cement industry is capital –intensive, Capital is the biggest constraint,
which only big player will have access to.
• Economies of scale are an important factor of the industry and this will
reduce the cost of cement which would favour the bigger players, like
Birla group or Gujarat Ambuja. Knowledge to this fact will discourage the
new entrant.
• Price plays an important factor, as differentiation in cement industry is
low. Thus, Cost advantage is critical. Companies, which can have a
sustainable low cost position, will have a competitive advantage. The
major players in India do seem to have a similar cost position. Gujarat
Ambuja has been able to sustain a low cost position.
• Cement, being a bulk commodity, is a freight intensive industry and
transporting cement over long distances can prove to be uneconomical
which acts as an important constrain to enter the cement industry.
• High capital costs and long gestation periods is also an important factor
for an entry in cement industry.
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• Not an easy access to limestone reserves (principal raw material for the
manufacture of cement) also acts as a significant entry barrier.
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cement. The company improved efficiency of its kilns to get more output
for less power. Thereafter Ambuja Cements has set up a captive power
plant at a substantially lower cost than the national grid.
• Shortage of coal and rising fuel prices remain a concern. Hence, the
industry response has largely been in the form of achieving efficiency
gains and finding alternatives. The shortage in domestic coal production
coupled with the poor quality has resulted in Ambuja cement resorting to
importing coal and going in for open market purchase of coal, and using
alternative fuel such as lignite or pet coke. The company sourced a
cheaper and higher quality coal from South Africa, and better furnace oil
from the Middle East. As a result, today, the company is in a position to
sell its excess power to the local state government.
As consumer have a more power on the industry, which is unfavorable for the
industry but have, a positive impact on the company as: -
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SUBSTITUTE PRODUCT: -
As there is no near and direct substitute of cement, which would hamper the
profitability of the industry, this is a favourable force, which has added to the profitability
of Ambuja cement.
High rivalry in the industry as the industry is still fragmented. Top 6 players have
60% capacity. However local players can have an impact on pricing as cement as the
industry depends on local supply. Cement being bulky is generally not transported from
long distance
Due to large number of players in the industry and very little brand
differentiation, the competition is intense with players resorting to expanding reach and
achieving pan India presence.
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GRASIM-ULTRATECH CEMCO
With the acquisition of UltraTech, L&T's cement division in early 2004, Grasim
has now become the world's seventh largest cement producer with a combined capacity
of 31 million tonnes. It is also planning to enter into international ventures. This pose a
threat to Ambuja cement as this may hamper the market share of Ambuja cement and
also affect the exports of Ambuja as it is planning to enter international ventures.
BIRLA CORPORATION
As Large quantities of Birla Corp cement are exported to Nepal and Bangladesh.
Going forward, the company is setting up its captive power plant to remain cost
competitive, which indicates that the company will be capable of cost cutting, which will
definitely affect the prices and profitability of Ambuja cement.
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ITALCEMENTI GROUP
The Italecementi group is one of the largest producers and distributors of cement
with 60 cement plants spread across 19 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and North
America. Italcementi is present in the Indian markets through a 50:50 joint venture
company with Zuari Cements. As Italecementi group is a international group it will
definitely impact and pose competition to Ambuja cement as they have a pan presence
which leads to economies of scale leading to cost advantage.
But it can be said that Ambuja Cements has set up a captive power plant at a
substantially lower cost than the national grid, secondly company sourced a cheaper and
higher quality coal from South Africa, and better furnace oil from the Middle East.
Thirdly Gujarat Ambuja has managed to partner Holcim Company as it has the following
benefits:
-Economies of scale resulting from the larger size of operations
-Savings in the time and cost required to set up a new unit
-Access to new markets
-Access to special facilities / features of the acquired company
The environment in which a organization exists could be broadly divided into two
parts: - the external environment and the internal environment .the process of strategic
formulation starts with, and critically depends on the appraisal of external and internal
environment of an organization .the process by which organization monitors their
relevant environment to identify opportunities and threats affecting their business is
known as environmental scanning.
There is wide range of methods and techniques available for
environmental scanning. One of such techniques, suggested by Glueck, is that of
preparing an environmental threat and opportunity profile (ETOP) for an organization.
In the table below ETOP is prepared for Ambuja cement.
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ETOP
MARKET
Private housing sector is the major consumer of cement (65%) followed by the
government infrastructure sector.
Encouraging trend in demand due to pick-up in rural housing demand and
industrial revival
Housing sector acts as the principal growth driver for cement. However, in recent
times, industrial and infrastructure including SEZ, retail chains, shopping malls and
entertainment houses have also emerged as demand drivers for cement.
India has significant potential to cater to the cement requirements of the Middle
East and the South East Asian nations
TECHNOLOGY
In essence, cement is a simple business. Unlike other industries it does not suffer
rapid technological obsolescence or shifting consumer trends. Therefore, it constantly
attracts new investments. This results in surplus capacity.
Still technological up gradation in industry is in process which introduces
improve quality, reliability & speed of work.
SUPPLIERS
Nearly 55-60% of the inputs controlled by the government
Facing problems due to power shortage
Coal availability and quality affecting production
Licensing of coal and limestone reserves, supply of power from the state grid and
availability of railways for transport are all controlled by a single entity, which is the
government
ECONOMIC
The cement industry accounts for approximately 1.3% of GDP and employs over
0.14 million people.
It is a significant contributor to the revenue collected by both the central and state
governments through excise and sales taxes.
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will have to acquire capacities piecemeal and this route is fraught with a lot of
uncertainties.
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The Indian cement industry with a total capacity of about 165 m tonnes in FY07
is the second largest market after China. Although consolidation has taken place in the
Indian cement industry with the top five players controlling almost 50% of the capacity,
the balance capacity still remains pretty fragmented.
Despite the fact that Indian cement industry has clocked a production of more
than 100 m tonnes for the last five consecutive years, the per capita consumption of
around 130 kgs compares poorly with the world average of over 260 kgs and more than
450 kgs in China. This, more than anything underlines the tremendous scope for growth
in the Indian cement industry in the long term.
Cement, being a bulk commodity, is a freight intensive industry and transporting
cement over long distances can prove to be uneconomical. This has resulted in cement
being largely a regional play with the industry divided into five main regions viz. north,
south, west, east and the central region. While the southern region is excess in capacity
owing to abundant availability of limestone, the western and northern region are the most
lucrative markets on account of higher income levels.
Given the high potential for growth, quite a few foreign transnational have been
eyeing the Indian markets and are planning to acquire domestic companies. Already,
while companies like Lafarge, Heidelberg and Italicementi have made a couple of
acquisitions, majors like Holcim managed to partner a domestic company, Gujarat
Ambuja, and acquire a stake in ACC. After acquiring stake in big companies,
transnational are now eyeing median capacity producers. However, it must be noted that
the transnational will find the going tough since cement is a game of volumes and with
the median capacity of fragmented players being just about 1 m tonne, the transnational
will have to acquire capacities piecemeal and this route is fraught with a lot of
uncertainties.
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COMPANY ANALYSIS
COMPANY PROFILE
Ambuja Cements was set up in 1986. In the last decade the company has grown
tenfold. The total cement capacity of the company is 16 million tonnes. Its plants are
some of the most efficient in the world. With environment protection measures that are
on par with the finest in the developed world. The company's most distinctive attribute,
however, is its approach to the business. Ambuja follows a unique homegrown
philosophy of giving people the authority to set their own targets, and the freedom to
achieve their goals. This simple vision has created an environment where there are no
limits to excellence, no limits to efficiency. And has proved to be a powerful engine of
growth for the company. As a result, Ambuja is the most profitable cement company in
India, and the lowest cost producer of cement in the world.
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FINANCE
OPERATION
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PERSONNEL
INFORMATION
GENERAL MANAGEMENT
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SWOT ANALYSIS: -
SWOT, which is the acronym for strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats,
is carried out for Ambuja cement.
Through such analysis, the strengths and weaknesses existing within the
organization can be matched with the opportunities and threats operating in the
environment so that an effective strategy can be formulated.
STRENGTHS:
• Availability of coal: -The availability of coal is critical for their existing plants
and for new expansions. The demand for coal is higher than its supply. The
Ministry of Coal has responded to the shortage
• Transportation: - A judgment of the Supreme Court of India banned over-loading
of transport trucks. As a result, the availability of trucks to move he required
quantity has become a serious constraint
OPPORTUNITIES:
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• Cement demand has grown in tandem with strong economic growth; derived
from:
• Growth in housing, retail chain and SEZ
• Infrastructure projects like ports, airports, power projects, dam & irrigation
projects
• National Highway Development Programme
• Bharat Nirman Yojana for rural infrastructure
• Rise in industrial projects
• Export potential
THREATS:
It can been seen that AMBUJA CEMENT strengths outright it threat as it can been
seen that coal prices are rising and so the company sourced a cheaper and higher quality
coal from South Africa, and also has started it power plant so that it can keep it cost of
production under control as power accounts for 40%of cement input.
At the same time as judgment of the Supreme Court of India banned over-loading
of transport trucks. Ambuja cement was the company pioneered the use of ship
transportation to cut freight costs
Ambuja cement has been a partner with Holcim, which provides it with
advantages like economies of scale resulting from the larger size of operations,
savings in the time and cost required to set up a new unit and access to new markets
as 100% FDI is now allowed in cement sector this will help the company to
strengthen itself from foreign competitor in future.It can be said that Ambuja cement
is building on it strength to take the advantage of the opportunity in cement industry
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because of high growth rate at the same time overcoming it weaknesses and threat by
taking proactive strategic decisions.
Ambuja Cement Ltd is widely considered to be the producer with the lowest costs
in the Indian cement industry. It has won various awards for management excellence,
quality, and environmental management. Quest for cost leadership had been driven by
various productivity improvements and cost cutting measures. The company's modern
plants, large kilns, high degree of automation, low power and fuel costs has helped it to
control costs in a way which was unmatched in industry. Ambuja cement had cut energy
costs by reducing the usage of coal through use of substitutes like crushed sugarcane. The
company operated most of its plants at above 100 per cent capacity utilizations. The
company's engineers have absorbed the best practices in mining and manufacturing
during visits to overseas plants in countries like Japan and Australia. The company
pioneered the use of ship transportation to cut freight costs and also established the
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necessary infrastructure like ports, freight and handling terminals. Low-cost funds helped
Ambuja cement to cut the cost of capital.
FREIGHT
POWER
Ambuja cement is relying more on captive power as power consists over 40% of
the production cost of cement. The company improved efficiency of its kilns to get more
output for less power. Thereafter Ambuja Cements has set up a captive power plant at a
substantially lower cost than the national grid. As a result, today, the company is in a
position to sell its excess power to the local state government. This has lead to the lower
cost of production of cement for Ambuja cement.
COAL
Shortage of coal and rising fuel prices remain a concern. Hence, the company
response has largely been in the form of achieving efficiency gains and finding
alternatives. The shortage in domestic coal production coupled with the poor quality has
resulted in resorting to importing coal, or going in for open market purchase of coal, or
using alternative fuel such as lignite or pet coke.
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Ambuja cement sourced a cheaper and higher quality coal from South
Africa, and better furnace oil from the Middle East. Also Ambuja cement had cut
energy costs by reducing the usage of coal through use of substitutes like crushed
sugarcane. Ambuja cement operated most of its plants at above 100% capacity
utilization.
TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGES
The company has undergone vital changes though technological up gradation in
the pursuit of cost efficiency and the drive for consolidation. Modernization at the plants
and the improvement of plant processes has helped reduce manpower requirements
leading to cost reduction in the production of cement.
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• Company has grown from 0.7 MT in 1986 capacity to 10.5 MT in 2001. After
commissioning plant in Maharashtra, company’s capacity will stand at 12.5 MT.
• The company’s first acquisition was Modi Cement (now Ambuja Cement Eastern
Ltd.) in FY 1998, which was a loss making company since inception. This
company has turned around in June 2001 recording a profit of Rs. 7 crore. It is
setting up 1 MT grinding unit near Kolkata to serve the potentially huge Kolkata
market. Company is also setting up additional CPP with capacity of 10 MW
taking the total to 18 MW, which is likely to reduce the power cost substantially
from Rs. 333/- per ton in FY 2001 to Rs. 287 per ton in FY 2002. The company
expects total direct cost to decrease from Rs. 831 per ton in 2001 to Rs. 765 in
2002.
• Company’s second acquisition was DLF Cement (now Ambuja Cement Rajasthan
Ltd.) in FY 2000. This company was loss making since inception due to
production of poor quality cement resulting in negative brand image, large sales
to institutional buyers through C&F mode and high interest cost. Post acquisition
the focus has changed on manufacturing only 53 grade cement (highest grade) to
leverage strong brand image of Ambuja Cement, on trade sales in Rajasthan,
Delhi and Haryana, appointment of dealers displacing C&F agents and debt
restructuring. Company has also taken other initiatives like increasing CPP to 21
MW, better logistics, reducing interest costs and use of pet coke as fuel. This
initiatives would result in reducing the direct cost from Rs. 880 per ton in FY
2001 to Rs. 820 per ton in FY 2002 without using pet coke / to Rs. 775-780 per
ton using pet coke in FY 2002.
• The company has entered into strategic alliance with ACC, which has so far been
good experience for both. There are lots of benefits accruing to both companies
like exploring synergies for better performance, from competing with each other
to co-operation, vendor development and R&D (R&D in cement is not about how
to produce cement but hoe to use cement).
• The company has funded its capex requirements for expanding capacity from 2.5
MT in 1993 to 12.5 MT thru debt and internal only except for equity dilution in
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December 2000. This equity dilution was also thru compulsion. Company had
huge capex in last one year and gearing was almost 100 per cent in this year,
hence company had to go for equity dilution.
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PROSPECTS
The industry is likely to maintain its growth momentum and continue growing at
around 8% to 10% in the medium to long term. Government initiatives in the
infrastructure sector and the housing sector are likely to be the main drivers of growth for
the industry.
With no major capacities coming onstream in the near term, the demand supply
equilibrium is expected to continue and this will help prices to remain firm. However,
capacity additions announced till date will add approximately 75 MT to the existing
capacity, the bulk of which will come onstream from CY09 onwards. We believe this will
start imposing downward pressure on cement prices in the country.
Further, the possibility of interest rates heading north and the consequent impact on
housing demand remains to be seen. While infrastructure spending has been a boon, there
was a strong cushion from the steady growth of the construction sector (read housing).
The importance of the housing sector in cement demand can be gauged from the fact that
it consumes almost 75%-80% of the country’s cement. If this support wanes, it would
impact the growth in consumption of cement, leading to demand supply mismatch. Also,
the hike in prices of coal and petroleum products could impact cement companies
margins.
The budget measures such as cut in import duty from 12.5% to nil, removal of 16%
countervailing duty, 4% additional customs duty on portland cement and differential
excise duty are all aimed at reducing prices and increasing availability. Moreover, so far,
they have been proved to be futile and in the future too, we believe that it is the market
dynamics that will determine these variables.
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COAL:
The availability of coal is critical for our existing plants and for new expansions. The
demand for coal is higher than its supply. The Ministry of Coal has responded to the
shortage by reducing linkages and forcing cement companies to source coal frame-
auctions at highly inflated rates – sometimes40% to 50% higher than the notified prices.
The Supreme Court intervened and issued an order banning this exploitative practice.
There are indications that even the old system of coal allocation through Standing
Linkage Committee is being done away with. The Ministry of Coal is working on a new
scheme for allocation of resources. Currently, the situation is tenuous. Not much progress
has been made on the allotment of coal blocks to cement companies. We will have to
respond in ways to ensure energy security in the coming years.
TRANSPORT:
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RATIO ANALYSIS
Mere statistics/data presented in the different financial statements do not reveal the true
picture of a financial position of a firm. Properly analyzed and interpreted financial
statements can provide valuable insights into a firm’s performance. To extract the
information from the financial statements, a number of tools are used to analyse such
statements. The most popular tool is the Ratio Analysis.
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INTERPRETATION:-
CURRENT RATIO
CURRENT RATIO
50
PERCENTAGE
40
30 AMBUJA
20 CAMENT LIMITED
10
0
1 2 3
YEAR
The current ratio measures the ability of the firm to meet its current liabilities from the
current assets. Higher the current ratio, greater the short-term solvency (i.e. larger is the
amount of rupees available per rupee of liability). The current ratio of Gujarat ambhuja
cement has increased over the years& it is reaching its ideal of 2:1 which shows that the
liquidity position of Gujarat ambhuja cement is increasing & its ability to pay short –
term obligations is also increasing.
FG INVENTORY
50
PERCENTAGE
40
30 AMBUJA
20 CAMENT LIMITED
10
0
1 2 3
YEAR
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The inventory turnover ratio tells the efficiency of inventory management. The inventory
conversion period should always be less because it indicates the time period in converting
finished goods into sales. In the year 2005, the conversion period of Gujarat ambhuja
cement has increased which shows its operating inefficiency. But in the year 2006 the
inventory conversion period has come down which shows its efficiency in turning its
finished goods into sales. It also shows that the fund blocked in inventory has decreased
which can be used for other profitable things.
RECEIVABLES
50
PERCENTAGE
40
30 AMBUJA
20 CAMENT LIMITED
10
0
1 2 3
YEAR
Average Collection Period represents the number of days’ worth credit sales that is
locked in debtors (accounts receivable).In the year 2005, the ratio has decreased which
shows the credit collection efficiency of Gujarat ambhuja cements in turning its debtors
outstanding money into cash. But in the year 2006 the Average Collection Period has
increased but is basically due to increase in credit sales of ambhuja cements ltd.
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CREDITORS
50
PERCENTAGE
40
30 AMBUJA
20 CAMENT LIMITED
10
0
1 2 3
YEAR
Creditor’s deferral period shows the credit period given by creditors till which we can
postpone making payment to creditors. In the year 2006, the ratio has decreased which is
due to increase in credit purchases .But in the year 2006, in spite of increase in credit
purchases the ratio has increased which is due to the fact that creditors confidence in
short – term liquidity of the firm has increased which may also be due to improvement in
liquidity ratio.
EPS
50
40
30 AMBUJA
Rs
20 CAMENT LIMITED
10
0
1 2 3
YEAR
EPS measures the profit available to the equity shareholders per share, that is, the amount
that they can get on every share held. It is calculated by dividing the profits available to
the shareholders by number of outstanding shares. It indicates the value of equity in the
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market. Since the EPS of Gujarat ambhuja cement has decreased drastically in the
year2005 which does not make it a favorable investment for existing as well as new
shareholders. But in the year 2006, the ratio has improved which shows the confidence of
the investors in the current & future earnings of Gujarat ambhuja cements ltd.
DPS
50
40
30 AMBUJA
Rs
20 CAMENT LIMITED
10
0
1 2 3
YEAR
Dividend per share ratio shows the proportion of EPS which is being declared as
dividends. The DPS has decreased drastically in the year2005 which is mainly due to
drastic decrease in EPS. In line with EPS the DPS of ambhuja cement ltd. has improved
which is mainly due to the fact that due to increased earnings the Gujarat ambhuja
cements has declared more dividend thus making it attractive for existing as well as
prospective shareholders.
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CONCLUSION
Studying by the fundamentals it can be conclude that the further outlook of cement
industry is very positive.
As brand does not play an important role in the industry but price is a very
important factor to sustain in the industry it favors Ambuja cement, as it is the cost –
leader in the industry. The company focuses on strategy that makes the operations more
efficient and cutting costs wherever possible. It may result from scale efficiencies, tight
overhead control, and careful selection of customers, standardization and automation. As
a result the company ranks high in utilizing assets efficiently and as a result, operating
margin is significantly higher than competition.
Since the GDP of Indian economy is growing at 9.4% and the government is also taking
initiatives for improvement of infrastructure sector, the prospect for Ambhuja Cement
Ltd is positive for the purpose of investment.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
• The financial structure of the company has always been very strong. There is
some sort of doubt with the investors that the company is highly indebted and
other financial worries. However, the company has always enjoyed good
margins, gearing is also not very high, never diluted stake at throw away prices
and everything has gone as planned.
• The company has no other alternative than to increase spending for construction.
In next 5 years cement consumption is going to double in India. Prime mover for
cement demand will be housing sector, construction sector and infrastructure
sector. As cement layers are becoming more matured, fragmentation is getting
reduced, which will result in stable cement prices.
• Current valuations given to domestic cement companies are very low as
compared to valuations given to international companies. Valuations are even
below replacement cost and that also for a product, which has no substitute. So, it
is recommended to accumulate the stocks of Ambuja Cement Limited at the
current price as currently its valuations are low and its fundamentally strong
company.
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