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... ... @@ -145,44 +145,49 @@ 145 145 146 146 == Technical Textiles Business == 147 147 148 -FY 2020- ‘21 began on a difficult note with the entire country under strict lockdown restrictions to control the surge of COVID-19. This resulted in the shutdown of all TTB manufacturing plants. However, as the unlock process started, all plants re-started operations, with strict safety protocols while maintaining product quality. By the end of H1 – 2020 – ‘21, all TTB segments witnessed a strong revival. Increased Government spending in infra sectors, focus on personal mobility, import restrictions on Chinese tyres and container shortage resulting in higher sea freight triggered an increase in domestic demand.{{footnote}}https:// www.supreme.co.in/aboutus.php{{/footnote}}148 +FY 2020- ‘21 began on a difficult note with the entire country under strict lockdown restrictions to control the surge of COVID-19. This resulted in the shutdown of all TTB manufacturing plants. However, as the unlock process started, all plants re-started operations, with strict safety protocols while maintaining product quality. By the end of H1 – 2020 – ‘21, all TTB segments witnessed a strong revival. Increased Government spending in infra sectors, focus on personal mobility, import restrictions on Chinese tyres and container shortage resulting in higher sea freight triggered an increase in domestic demand.{{footnote}}https://srf.com/SRFAR/2020-21/pdf/SRF-Limited-Annual-Report-2020-21.pdf{{/footnote}} 149 149 150 -[[https:~~/~~/srf.com/SRFAR/2020-21/pdf/SRF-Limited-Annual-Report-2020-21.pdf>>url:https://srf.com/SRFAR/2020-21/pdf/SRF-Limited-Annual-Report-2020-21.pdf]] 151 151 152 -Tyre Cord Fabrics 151 +**Tyre Cord Fabrics** 153 153 154 154 Nylon Tyre Cord Fabric segment registered strong demand from both Original Equipment (OE) and replacement sectors during H2 – 2020 – ‘21. Restriction in tyre imports from China led to an increase in domestic tyre production across all segments resulting in an overall growth in demand for Tyre Cord Fabrics (TCF). TCF segment also executed yarn capacity expansion and debottlenecking projects in FY 2020- ‘21. 155 155 156 -Belting Fabrics 157 157 156 +**Belting Fabrics** 157 + 158 158 Belting Fabrics segment is a key supplier to end-user industries, namely, steel, cement, coal, and power generation. In FY 2020- ’21, all these industries witnessed a de-growth, thereby resulting in pressure on margins. However, with an increased focus on Value-Added Products (VAPs) and an integrated value chain, the Business was able to increase the overall market share and sales volume to domestic as well as export markets. 159 159 160 160 With the ongoing expansion projects and a strong portfolio of VAPs, SRF will further consolidate its position in both the domestic as well as the global market in FY 2021- ‘22. 161 161 162 -Polyester Industrial Yarn 163 163 163 +**Polyester Industrial Yarn** 164 + 164 164 Polyester Yarn segment witnessed a strong revival in H2 FY 2020 – ’21 due to increased demand from the auto segment and stronger push in infra sectors. The continued focus on increasing sales of VAPs helped keep the margins healthy, despite the Chinese continuing to dump yarn into India at very low prices. 165 165 166 166 The healthy margins trend is expected to continue in FY 2021- ‘22 as well 167 167 168 -Chemicals Business 169 169 170 +== Chemicals Business == 171 + 170 170 The Chemicals Business comprises two different product segments, namely Fluorochemicals and Specialty Chemicals. 171 171 172 -Fluorochemicals 173 173 175 +**Fluorochemicals** 176 + 174 174 Refrigerants & Propellants and Industrial Chemicals FY 2020- ‘21 was a tough year for the refrigerants market globally. Auto and air-conditioner market declined initially, which resulted in a significant drop in refrigerant market demand along with selling prices. It was only in the latter part of the year that some revival in demand was witnessed, although the international prices remained subdued throughout the year. However, Industrial Chemicals market performed well due to the growth in pharma and agrochemicals segment. The Industrial Chemicals Business was able to maintain its market share and launched a new product- Methyl Chloride in its CMS portfolio. 175 175 176 176 Both Chemicals sites witnessed stable and safe operations during COVID-19 and nearly all the plants operated at full capacity during the second half of the year. The company successfully launched its first ASHRAE product F 467A in the international market. In addition, the company received the European Pharmacopoeia certificate for its Dymel® product segment, along with the addition of new customers and geographies in this space. The company continue to improve its process capability and were able to develop innovative processes in existing operations and filed new patents during the year. 177 177 178 -Specialty Chemicals Business 179 179 182 +== Specialty Chemicals Business == 183 + 180 180 The Specialty Chemicals Business maintained its growth momentum during the year. COVID-19 related interruptions affected the Business mostly in the first quarter of the FY. The Business received support from the market despite the global pandemic. The company focused on the customers’ key products and their developmental project requirements, while at the same time ensuring that the production capacities were optimally utilized during the year. 181 181 182 182 During the year, the Business launched several new agrochemical and pharma intermediates and remained steadfast on its ‘Innovation and Technology Leadership’ journey. The production capacity of several products was enhanced significantly at both the sites. Three new dedicated plants were also commissioned during FY 2020 – ‘21. The Business made continual investment towards cleaner and leaner operations, in line with further strengthening its sustainability initiatives. All these measures have further enhanced the positioning of the Business in its ability to deliver complex specialty products and related intermediates. 183 183 184 -Chemicals Technology Group Bu 185 185 189 +== Chemicals Technology Group == 190 + 186 186 The Chemicals Technology Group (CTG) has been continually augmenting its capabilities and helping in driving the technology curve for the Fluorochemicals and Specialty Chemicals Businesses. 187 187 188 188 CTG has been developing a variety of new technologies and platforms to bolster SRF into next level of technology play. CTG is actively supporting both the Specialty Chemicals and the Fluorochemical Businesses gain prominence in their respective Business areas. ... ... @@ -191,18 +191,20 @@ 191 191 192 192 In FY 2020- ‘21, CTG filed thirty-six patents taking the total count to three hundred and nine patents filed so far. Twenty-three patents were granted in FY 2020- ‘21 taking the total count of patents granted to the company to ninety-three. 193 193 194 -Packaging Films Business 195 195 200 +== Packaging Films Business == 201 + 196 196 FY 2020- ’21 has been a good year for the Packaging Films Business (PFB). This Business is a part of the essential goods value chain and hence was able to operate its plants during the nationwide lockdown. Increased demand for food packaging accompanied by the hard work and passion of the team contributed towards the larger goal of ‘Easy To Do Business With (ETDBW)’ and helped the Business achieve its best-ever performance. 197 197 198 198 All plants maximized their production, keeping costs under control and creating their own benchmarks. The company could achieve an output of almost 2,50,000 MT during the year while sustaining the best-in-industry cost structures. In its journey of adding more VAPs in its portfolio, the Business launched fourteen new products and the overall VAP sales grew by more than 20% over previous year. The company's team worked relentlessly to start the new BOPET film plant at Thailand, making it the first-ever remote commissioning of a film line anywhere in the world. Subsequently, the team also commissioned and operationalized the new BOPET film line in Hungary and a resin plant in Thailand amidst severe travel restrictions, limiting availability of supplier personnel and field experts on-site. While utilizing its assets to the maximum, the company continuously strive to maintain a safe and healthy environment at its plants. In FY21, the company received 5 Star rating for Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) from the British Safety Council for its facility in South Africa. The company's expansion of BOPP film line at both Thailand and India are also progressing well and timely vertical startup of both the lines will be one of its most important agenda items. 199 199 200 -Coated and Laminated Fabrics Business 201 201 207 +== Coated and Laminated Fabrics Business == 208 + 202 202 Under the Other Businesses segment, both Coated and Laminated Fabrics performed well in FY 2020- ’21. Despite adverse market situation, Coated Fabrics Business recorded its best-ever performance and Laminated Fabrics Business has also been able to achieve the targeted profitability. Both the Businesses were impacted during the first quarter due to the situation arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. 203 203 204 204 205 -Financial Highlights 212 += Financial Highlights = 206 206 207 207 Total revenue from operations of the Company on standalone basis increased by 10.38 per cent from Rs 6330.84 Crores in 2019-20 to Rs 6988.32 Crores in 2020-21. The profit before interest, depreciation and tax (PBIDT) including ‘other income’ on a standalone basis increased from Rs 1315.80 Crores in 2019-20 to Rs 1804.78 Crores in 2020-21. 208 208 ... ... @@ -215,21 +215,20 @@ 215 215 During the year the Company allotted 1764705 equity shares through Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) at an issue price of Rs 4250 per equity share (including a premium of Rs 4240 per equity share) aggregating to Rs 750 crore on October 17, 2020. Pursuant to the said allotment the paid up equity capital of the Company increased from Rs 574805000 divided into 57480500 shares of Rs 10 each to Rs 592452050 divided into 59245205 shares of Rs 10 each. Details of utilization of QIP proceeds are given in Corporate Governance Report which forms part of the Board’s Report. 216 216 217 217 218 -SRF Limited AnnouncesQ1FY22 Financial Results225 +== SRF Limited Q1FY22 Financial Results == 219 219 220 -Jul 28, 2021; Gurugram, July 28, 2021: SRF Limited, a chemical based multi-business entity engaged in the manufacturing of industrial and specialty intermediates today announced its consolidated financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2021. The company’s unaudited results were approved by the Board of Directors in a meeting held today via video conferencing. 227 +Jul 28, 2021; Gurugram, July 28, 2021: SRF Limited, a chemical based multi-business entity engaged in the manufacturing of industrial and specialty intermediates today announced its consolidated financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2021. The company’s unaudited results were approved by the Board of Directors in a meeting held today via video conferencing.{{footnote}}https://www.srf.com/srf-limited-announces-q1fy22-financial-results/{{/footnote}} 221 221 222 -[[https:~~/~~/www.srf.com/srf-limited-announces-q1fy22-financial-results/>>url:https://www.srf.com/srf-limited-announces-q1fy22-financial-results/]] 223 223 230 +**Consolidated Q1FY22 Financials** 224 224 225 -Consolidated Q1FY22 Financials 226 - 227 227 The consolidated revenue of the company grew 75% from ₹1,545 crore to ₹2,699 crore in Q1FY22 when compared with Corresponding Period Last Year (CPLY). The company’s Earnings before Interest and Tax (EBIT) increased 102% from ₹295 crore to ₹595 crore in Q1FY22 when compared with CPLY. The company’s Profit after Tax (PAT) increased 123% from ₹177 crore to ₹395 crore in Q1FY22 when compared with CPLY. 228 228 229 229 Commenting on the results, Managing Director, Ashish Bharat Ram said, “It has been an excellent quarter for the company despite the short-term challenges emanating from the lockdowns. The company worked on various countermeasures to ensure that the company performed well. Going forward, I remain cautiously optimistic of its performance. The re-emergence of COVID-19 in some of its key markets along with significant increase in global freight rates remain a risk for it.” 230 230 231 -Consolidated Q1FY22 Segment Results 232 232 237 +**Consolidated Q1FY22 Segment Results** 238 + 233 233 The Chemicals Business reported an increase of 58% in its segment revenue from ₹705 crore to ₹1,114 crore during Q1FY22 over CPLY. The operating profit of the Chemicals Business increased 151% from ₹89 crore to ₹222 crore in Q1FY22 over CPLY. During the quarter, the Specialty Chemicals Business performed well owing to higher sales from exports and domestic markets. The Fluorochemicals Business witnessed higher sales volumes in the refrigerants and the blends segments with better sales realizations, especially from the export markets. In addition, healthy contribution from the chloromethanes segment augmented the overall results. The second wave of COVID-19 induced lockdowns resulted in disruption of supply chains, leading to an overall increase in raw material prices and export freight across geographies. 234 234 235 235 The Packaging Films Business reported an increase of 54% in its segment revenue from ₹677 crore to ₹1,041 crore during Q1FY22 when compared with CPLY. The operating profit of the Packaging Films Business increased 7% from ₹221 crore to ₹237 crore in Q1FY22 over CPLY. During the quarter, while the domestic demand for BOPET films remained muted, the company witnessed healthy demand for BOPP films. New capacities that came on-stream in the past six months in Hungary and Thailand witnessed significantly better traction and enhanced sales of Value-Added Products (VAPs) also contributed to the overall performance. ... ... @@ -238,17 +238,19 @@ 238 238 239 239 The Other Businesses reported an increase of 126% in its segment revenue from ₹24 crore to ₹54 crore in Q1FY22 when compared with CPLY. The operating profit of the Other Businesses increased 814% from ₹ (0.28) crore to ₹2 crore in Q1FY22 over CPLY. Both the Coated and Laminated Fabrics Business performed well in a difficult external environment. 240 240 241 -Capex 242 242 248 +**Capex** 249 + 243 243 The Board has approved a project for Integrated Expansion of Fluorocarbon based Refrigerant Capacity at Dahej at a projected cost of ₹550 crore to meet the growing demand for refrigerants in the domestic and exports market and is expected to be completed in twenty-four months. 244 244 245 245 To cater to the growing power requirements of new and upcoming plants at Dahej, the Board has approved the installation of 200 KV grid at a projected cost of ₹135 crore. 246 246 247 -Interim Dividend 248 248 255 +**Interim Dividend** 256 + 249 249 In today’s meeting of the board of directors, an interim dividend at the rate of 120 percent, amounting to ₹12 per share was approved. 250 250 251 251 252 -References 260 += References = 253 253 254 254 {{putFootnotes/}}