A BRIEF PROFILE OF ZUARI INDUSTRIES LIMITED

ABOUT LATE DR. K.K. BIRLA, FOUNDER CHAIRMAN OF THE COMPANY

Late Dr. Krishna Kumar Birla Chairman belonged to one of the most illustrious families that
have contributed towards growth of modern India, both in the Industrial and the Social
Sectors. Continuing the family legacy of building a new Nation, Dr. Birla, a visionary,
nurtured the KK Birla Group into one of the most respected Business Houses in India. The
Group, covers a wide canvas with interest in Fertilisers, Media, Textiles, Sugar, Shipping,
Engineering, Engineering Services, Financial Services, Furniture, Information Technology,
Chemicals and the Infrastructure sectors.

ABOUT CHAIRMAN

Mr. Saroj Kumar Poddar, 62 years, a gold medalist in B. Com (Hons) from Calcutta
University, is the Chairman of the Company. Mr. Poddar is also chairman of Poddar Heritage
Enterprises. Under Mr. Poddar, the Poddar Heritage group has promoted various
new projects including several joint ventures with leading international corporations. The
most notable of these ventures are Gillette India Limited, Indian furniture Products Limited
etc., He is also on the Boards of various Public and Private Limited companies, and other

organizations.

ZUARI-CHAMBAL-PARADEEP COMBINE
The Zuari-Chambal-Paradeep (Z-C-P) Combine is a part of the K K Birla Group having a
turnover of over Rs.50 billion. Three and a half decades back, late Dr. K.K. Birla promoted
Zuari Industries Limited (ZIL) and entered the Indian Corporate scene by investment in
fertilizer plant in Zuarinagar, Goa. Subsequently, ZIL promoted Chambal Fertilizers and
Chemicals Limited (Chambal). Chambal commenced the commercial production of Urea at
Gadepan I in Rajasthan in January, 1994 and at Gadepan II in October, 1999. In the year
2002, Government of India divested 74% of its stake in Paradeep Phosphates Limited (PPL)
in favour of Zuari Maroc Phosphates Ltd. (ZMPL). ZMPL is a 50:50 Joint Venture of Zuari
Industries Limited and Maroc Phosphore S.A., a wholly-owned subsidiary of fertilizer major,
OCP of Morocco.

Over the years, the aforesaid three Companies have established a formidable presence in
the fertilizer sector and today, Z-C-P Combine is one of the larges fertilizer conglomerate in
India.
Apart from fertilizers, Z-C-P, also has a significant presence in various sectors – Agri-inputs,
Shipping, Textiles, Financial Services, Information Technology, Food Processing, Agri-
biotechnology, Furniture, Engineering Services, Oil Terminal and it now plans to enter the
Power Sector.

Z-C-P has grown from a single Urea Unit to a complete range of fertilizers and diversified
businesses with plants located in the states of Goa, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana,
Orissa, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Its inherent strength resulted in drawing reputed
partners from the United States, Morocco and Australia to set up joint ventures in India. It
added a multinational dimension by establishing a world-scale Phosphoric Acid Plant in
Morocco, its interest in TechnituberTM seed potatoes in Australia and Information Technology
in the United States and Europe.

Z-C-P Combine has come this far due to the dedicated efforts of a well-established and
cohesive team of professionals, strategic alliances and their ability to absorb latest
technologies and manage projects within time.

Zuari-Chambal-Paradeep Combine has an enviable strength in its ability to leverage its deep
understanding of the rural market. It has built a huge rural infrastructure that stretches
across most of India and touches remote villages through a combined network of
approximately 50,000 village-level outlets. This has helped it grow in related businesses.
The strength of village-level outlets prompted it to take on trading in fertilizers and agri-
products, to add seeds and TECHNITUBERTM seed potatoes to its business, to get into the
Frozen Foods Business and to venture into core sectors such as Shipping and now Power. Its
investment in people has been judiciously capitalised in diversifying into Information
Technology, Engineering Services and Financial Services.

COMPANY INTRODUCTION:

Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited was setup in 1967 to produce 220,000 tonnes of Ammonia &
340,000 tonnes of Urea in technical & financial collaboration between the House of Birla &
US steel corporation. The product range was then expanded to include other compound
nitrogenous & phosphatic fertilisers as well. Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited was later renamed
Zuari Industries Limited.

Zuari’ fertiliser plant at Goa has completed 36 years of operations. Over the years, it has
maintained high standards for productivity, safety & environmental protection and has won
awards for the same. It is spread over 550 hectares & comprises a single stream ammonia
plant with an installed capacity of 660 mt per day, a Urea plant of 1140 mt per day and two
complex (NPK) plants of 1100 mt per day which manufactures various grades of Phosphatic
fertilizers. There are also off site facilities for the generation of steam and captive power. It
has become the nation’ first zero effluent fertiliser plant.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

1. Mr. S.K. Poddar – Chairman

2. Mr. H.S. Bawa – Managing Director
3. Mr. Shyam S. Bhartia
4. Mr. Arun Duggal
5. Mr. D.B. Engineer
6. Mr. J.N. Godbole
7. Mrs. Jyotsna Poddar
8. Mr. Marco P.A. Wadia
9. Air Chief Marshal (Retd) S. P. Tyagi

OPERATIONS

The ammonia plant is based upon the ‘ICI Steam Reforming Process’, using naphtha as feed
stock. The single stream Urea Plant incorporates the well known Mitsui Toatsu ‘total recycle
process’ developed by the Mitsui Toatsu Corporation, Japan, while the complex fertilizer
plants (NPK Plants - A & B), are based on the slurry granulation process and incorporate the
latest pipe reactor technology. The plant has maintained an exemplary track record of high
capacity utilization, operational efficiency and energy conservation and has won top
performance awards from the Fertilizer Association of India (FAI) as well as the National
Productivity Council.

MARKETING

Zuari’s ‘Jai Kisaan’ range of fertilizers are marketed in the five states of Maharashtra,
Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Goa and Tamil Nadu through a network of 2500 authorised
dealers. Eleven regional offices at strategic locations viz. Pune, Kolhapur and Aurangabad in
Maharashtra, Bangalore, Hubli and Bellary in Karnataka; Hyderabad Vijayawada & Kurnool in
Andhra Pradesh, Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu and Zuarinagar in Goa control and monitor
marketing activities. The marketing network is manned by trained agricultural graduates
who provide service support to the dealers and farmers.

The ‘Jai Kisaan’ product range includes popular brands like ‘Jai Kisaan’ urea, ‘Sampurna’
(19:19:19), ‘Samarth’ (10:26:26), ‘Sampatti’ (20:20:0) and ‘Samrat’ (18:46:0). The range
also includes traded products such as SSP (single superphosphate), MoP and imported DAP.
To facilitate the availability of all agricultural inputs from a single source i.e. under single
window, Zuari markets a wide range of other agri inputs like biofertilizers, seeds,
macronutrients and pesticides.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND SAFETY

The Fertilizer Plant is committed to sustainable development and towards improving the
quality of life not only of its own employees but of the community at large. The Company
has set up environmental bench marks for Indian industry and has made major investments
to completely recycle process water and all other effluents to become the first fertilizer plant
in the country to achieve zero effluent discharge. The Company has also effectively
controlled stack emissions, achieving levels well below statutory limits. Continuous
monitoring with sophisticated instrumentation contribute towards a pollution free
environment.

Environmental protection is a main stream function and the Company has registered
substantial progress in balancing industrialization with nature protection. One of the largest
afforestation programmes ever undertaken by an industrial unit has converted the Zuari
landscape into a sizeable mini forest with over 100,000 trees and equal shrubs. Today this
extensive living environment provides a home to over 80 species of birds and numerous wild
animals. Zuari has been cited by the FAI, the Washington based Worldwatch Institute and
the Government of Goa, for excellence in environment protection as well as being the
cleanest fertilizer company.

The Company’s safety record has been exemplary and the fertilizer plant has won numerous
awards, both from the Government of India as well as the National Safety Council, USA, for
registering many millions of accident free man-hours.

SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION

Public spiritedness has always been a hallmark of the Zuari way of life and it has instituted
many programmes for community uplift. A clutch of programmes such as rural sports,
farmer training, cross country educational tours, field demonstrations, school scholarships,
and introduction of high-yielding seeds and proper irrigation methods are improving the
quality of rural life. Soil testing laboratories at Bangalore in Karnataka, Tirupati in Andhra
Pradesh and Pune in Maharastra help the farmer with sophisticated testing of soil nutrients.
Zuari’s soil certification is accepted in sophisticated European markets.
AWARDS / RECOGNITION

– Year 1997-98 The Fertiliser Association of India “FAI Award for Best
Production Performance for Nitrogenous Fertilisers”
– Year 1997-98 National Productivity Council, India “Award for Best
Production Performance in Fertilizer Industry”
– Year 1995-96 The Fertiliser Association of India “FAI Award for
Best Production Performance for Nitrogenous Fertiliser Plants”
– Year 1995-96 National Productivity Council, India “Award for Best
Production Performance in Fertilizer Industry”
– Year 1992-93 The Fertiliser Association of India “FAI Award for Best
Production Performance for Nitrogenous Fertilisers”
– Year 1992-93 National Productivity Council, India “Award for Second
Best Production Performance in Fertilizer Industry”
– Year 1991-92 The Fertiliser Association of India “FAI Award for Second
Best Overall Performance for Ammonia”
– Year 1991-92 National Productivity Council, India “Award for Second
Best Production Performance in Fertilizer Industry”
– Year 1990-91 The Fertiliser Association of India “FAI Award for Best
Production Performance for Nitrogenous Fertilisers”
– Year 1989-90 The Fertiliser Association of India “FAI Award for Second
Best Overall Performance for Ammonia”
– Year 1988-89 The Fertiliser Association of India “FAI Award for Best
Production Performance for Nitrogenous Fertilisers”
– Year 1987-88 The Fertiliser Association of India “FAI Award for Best
Production Performance for Nitrogenous Fertilisers”
– Year 1986-87 The Fertiliser Association of India “FAI Award for Best
Production Performance for Nitrogenous Fertilisers”
Environment, Health and Safety

– Year 1994-95 Jamnalal Bajaj Vyavahar Puraskar for Fair Trade

Practices in the Large Manufacturer’s category
– Year 1991-92 First Prize – “National Energy Conservation Award from
Ministry of Power”
– Year 1981, 1982, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1996 and 1997 “Award for Merit
from National Safety Council (U.S.A.)”
 – Year 1982, 1986, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 and 1995 “Award of
Honour from National Safety Council (U.S.A.)”
– Year 1985 and 1986 “Award for Lowest Frequency and Longest
Accident Free Period from Govt. of Goa”
– Year 1977, 1978, 1984 and 1990 “Special Commendation Certificate
from Govt. of India”
– Year 1998 “Award of Merit and Award of Honour from National Safety
Council (U.S.A.)”
– Year 1999 “Award for Perfect Record from National Safety Council
(U.S.A.)”
– Year 2004 “Award of Honour from National Safety Council (U.S.A.)”
– Year 2004 “Award for Longest Accident Free Period from Green
Triangle Society, Goa”
– Year 2005 “Award for Million work hour from National Safety Council
(U.S.A.)”
– Year 2007 “Award for Million work hours from National Safety Council
(U.S.A.)”

SUBSIDIARIES

1. Indian Furniture Products Limited (IFPL):

Indian Furniture Products Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the company, is engaged in
the manufacture and sale of Ready-To-Assemble Furniture of contemporary French designs.
The Company was set up in 1998 in collaboration with Group Seribo of France, located at
Kakalur near Chennai in Tamil Nadu. The factory at Kakalur is the largest of its kind in Asia
with floor area of 225000 sq.ft. with a capacity to produce 160,000 units per year. The
factory is equipped to handle all aspects of furniture manufacture from design to finished
product.

Contact Details

Corporate Office :

Zuari House, 41, Montieth Road, Egmore, Chennia – 600 008

• Tel: 044-28528731 • Fax: 044-28545343

2. Zuari Seeds Limited (ZSL) :

Zuari Seeds Limited (ZSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Zuari Industries Limited, is engaged
in Production & Trading of Hybrid Seeds. The R&D activity of the Company is focused at
providing superior quality hybrid seeds to the farming community.

The Company is currently in a growth phase, expanding its product range to include a wide
range of superior crop hybrid from its own R&D and synergistic linkages with other players.
The Company’s BT Gene Cotton arrangement has been recently approved by the concerned
authorities.

Contact Details

8. 7-1-216, Saraswati Vilas, Mannu Kunj, Balkampet, S. R. Nagar, Hyderabad-560016

Tel: (040) 32448790

3. Simon India Limited (SIL):

Simon India Limited was incorporated as a Joint Venture between Simon Carves, U.K. and
Zuari Industries Limited. Subsequently, it became wholly owned subsidiary of Zuari
Industries Limited effective 13th December, 2003. It is seen as a valuable pool of process
engineering and project management expertise and serves the Companies in India as well
as abroad. SIL has state-of-art design center in Delhi equipped with all the necessary
hardware and software facilities.

Contact Details

Corporate Office :

4th Floor, Devika Tower, 6, Nehru Place, New Delhi – 110 019

• Tel: 011-26281611 / 26002222/ 42062222 • Fax: 011-26002220

4. Zuari Developers Pvt. Ltd.:

Zuari Developers Pvt. Ltd., a Company in the business of Real Estate is a wholly owned
subsidiary of Zuari Industries Limited. The Company is in the business of Real Estate. The
company is developing a property admeasuring 73 acres in Hulikere, Shrirangapatna Taluk,
Mandya District in Karnataka. The land is situated close to Krishna Raj Sagar Dam.

Contact Details

Corporate Office :

Jai Kisaan Bhawan, Zuarinagar, Goa – 403 726

• Tel: 0832-2592180 • Fax: 0832-2555279

5. Gulbarga Cement Limited

Zuari Industries Limited had acquired 100% stake in Gulbarga Cement Limited on
30.12.2008. Gulbarga Cement Limited is propose to setup a Cement and Power plant at
Gulbarga, Karnataka. Gulbarga Cement Limited holds mining lease in respect of 989.99
hectors of lime stone area in Gulbarga District of Karnataka. The company has received
approval from the Ministry of Environment & Forests as also from Karnataka State Pollution
Control Board. The Company is in process of acquisition of land for commencement of
project.

Corporate Office :

International Trade Tower, 14th Floor, “F” Block, Nehru Place, New Delhi – 110 019

• Tel: 011-26480427 / 26480392 • Fax: 011-26413391

Contact Details

Jai Kisaan Bhawan, Zuarinagar, Goa – 403 726

• Tel: 0832-2592180 • Fax: 0832-2555279

6. Zuari Investments Limited

Zuari Investments, a subsidiary of the company, is a depository participant with both

National Securities Depository Limited and Central Depository Services (India) Limited. Zuari
Investments is also acting as Share Transfer Agent. The company has set up a network of
branches across north India, to aggressively pursue its business. Apart from depository
services, the services offered are Corporate Advisory Services and Retail distribution of
financial products.
 Contact Details

Corporate Office :

International Trade Tower, 2nd Floor, “F” Block, Nehru Place, New Delhi – 110 019

• Tel: 011-26480427 / 26480392 • Fax: 011-26413391

7. Zuari Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited

Zuari Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company,
incorporated on 11th August 2009 for Manufacture of organic and inorganic fertilizers to
cater the increased demand for fertilizers mainly the farmers of Karnataka and Maharastra.

Contact Details

Corporate Office :

Jai Kisaan Bhawan, Zuarinagar, Goa – 403 726

• Tel: 0832-2592180 • Fax: 0832-2555279

8. Zuari Holdings Limited

Zuari Holdings Limited a Subsidiary of Zuari investments Limited a subsidiary of Zuari

Industries Limited. The Company is incorporated with the object to carry on the business of
investment, holding and Investment Trust Company.

Contact Details

Corporate Office :

Jai Kisaan Bhawan, Zuarinagar, Goa – 403 726

• Tel: 0832-2592180 • Fax: 0832-2555279

JOINT VENTURE COMPANIES:

1. Zuari Indian Oil Tanking Limited:

Zuari Indian Oiltanking Limited (ZIOL) is a 50:50 joint venture between Zuari Industries
Limited and Indian Oiltanking Limited (IOTL). IOTL is a Joint Venture between Indian Oil
Corporation Limited and Oiltanking GMbH of Germany. The terminal is located at Zuarinagar
and is linked by 14 KM 20” petroleum products pipeline to Mormugao Port. ZIOL caters to
the needs of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation
Limited and other oil Companies for their requirements and Zuari Industries Limited for their
naphtha requirement.

Contact Details

Corporate Office :

NH 17 B, Sancoale, Goa – 403 726

• Tel: 0832-2555357 • Fax: 0832-2555203

2. Zuari Maroc Phosphates Limited (ZMPL)

Zuari Maroc Phosphates Limited (ZMPL) was floated as a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPA) and
is 50:50 joint venture with Maroc Phosphore S.A., Morocco, The Company acquired majority
stake in Paradeep Phosphates Limited (PPL), under the Scheme of Disinvestment in February
2002. The Paradeep Phosphaes limited is situated in Orissa and has manufacturing capacity
of 7,20,000 tonnes per annum.

Contact Details

Corporate Office :

Jai Kisaan Bhawan, Zuarinagar, Goa – 403 726

• Tel: 0832-2592180 • Fax: 0832-2555279

3. Zuari Rotem Speciality Fertiliser Ltd.:

Zuari Rotem Speciality Fertiliser Ltd., a 50:50 joint venture between Zuari Industries Limited
and Rotem Amfert Negev Ltd., Israel, was incorporated on 15th November, 2007. The
Company is setting up a water soluble fertilizer manufacturing Plant at Baramati,
Maharashtra. The Company has yet to commence commercial production.

Contact Details

Corporate Office :
Jai Kisaan Bhawan, Zuarinagar, Goa – 403 726

• Tel: 0832-2592180 • Fax: 0832-2555279