E.I.D PARRY INDIA LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
Dear Shareholders,
We began the year 2011-2012 with a resolve and certainty, that,
irrespective of economic trends and industry indicators, we would correct
the trend of the past fiscal in our main sugar business and achieve a
turnaround. I am indeed very happy to share with you the significant growth
that your company achieved during the year, with each of the businesses
putting in a creditable performance.
Sugar : The Sugar Division did exceedingly well despite it being a
challenging year for the overall industry. This was made possible by a
concerted effort to optimize efficiencies, sweat assets and achieve stretch
targets. The team touched the highest ever record in production and process
capabilities in sugar and co-products. The team has clearly demonstrated
its ability to surmount challenges, define new directions and still remain
cohesive. We are also encouraged by the appointment of Rangarajan Committee
to look at moving towards de-control of the sugar industry. This is a move
which has been awaited for a long time and should augur well for our
Company. An indication of the thinking of the Government was the release of
sugar exports without licensing. This itself is a move in the right
direction and should help the Sugar Division earn a better price parity for
its sugar in the overseas markets.
Acquisitions made during the previous years were consolidated with a 100%
increase in stake in Sadashiva Sugars. The process of gradual merging of
Parrys Sugar Industries Limited into E.I.D. has also begun and during the
year 2012-13 this will be given effect to. This would enlarge E.I.D.'s
scope of operations in the future. Technology upgradation, reduction in
cyclicality and diversification into value added products, would be the
drivers of future growth.
Bio-Products and Nutraceuticals : The Bio Products business capitalized on
the growing demand for organic farming crop protection products. The
division posted a robust growth, establishing itself as a Provider of Total
Solutions in Crop Protection. Nutraceuticals expanded its market presence
in health and body care, with a range of differentiated product offerings
for the OTC segment.
Last year was a challenging one for the Company, but the team demonstrated
its capabilities to excel in difficult circumstances and is well poised to
continue this performance into the next year.
As we march into another year with confidence, I thank all our shareholders
for their continued support and patronage.
Yours sincerely
A Vellayan
Chairman
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