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Download the Annual Report for 2010-11. - kiocl limited

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6. Mechanism <strong>for</strong> evaluating non-executive Board MembersNot adopted.7. Whistle Blower PolicyWhistle Blower Policy is not a mandatory requirement. Company is yet to frame a policy inthis regard. However, Guidelines / Instructions issued by Govt. of India and CVC are beingfollowed.MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS64i) INDUSTRY STRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENTThe Company operates in <strong>the</strong> international Iron Ore market which is highly competitive andvolatile. The demand <strong>for</strong> Iron Ore is a derived demand linked to <strong>the</strong> <strong>for</strong>tunes of <strong>the</strong> steelindustry, which in turn, depends on <strong>the</strong> steel consumption pattern. Continued emphasis givenby Govt. towards development of various infrastructure projects is boosting <strong>the</strong> demand <strong>for</strong>Iron and Steel consumption.The Global recession which has a severe impact on <strong>the</strong> per<strong>for</strong>mance of <strong>the</strong> Companyduring <strong>the</strong> year 2009-10 has receded during <strong>2010</strong>-<strong>11.</strong> The price of Pellets has shown signsof improvement from January <strong>2010</strong> onwards and has prompted <strong>the</strong> Company to increaseproduction. The Company has produced 2.124 million tonnes and sold 2.09 million tonnesof Pellets during <strong>the</strong> financial year <strong>2010</strong>-11 which have surpassed <strong>the</strong> previous per<strong>for</strong>manceparticularly after <strong>the</strong> close of captive mine.ii) SWOT AnalysisIn <strong>the</strong> changing environment, <strong>the</strong> Company has identified <strong>the</strong> following strengths, weakness,opportunities and threats:Strength• Strong brand image <strong>for</strong> KIOCL Pellets.• 100% EOU status.• Production of Pellets from locally available Hematite ore replacing Magnatite ore.• In-house R&D initiatives. Augmentation of production capacity of grinding and filtercircuit to increase production & productivity.• Logistics -• Shore based Pellet plant with dedicated birth and automatic ship loading facility.• Private Railway Siding.• Proximity to NH 17.• Captive Power plant• Skilled Manpower.• Zero Debt / Positive net worth.

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