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Mr. A. M. Naik, L&T’s Chairman & Managing Director,  receives the Padma Bhushan from the President
of India, Mrs. Pratibha Patil, on March 31, 2009.

The Padma Bhushan

Leading a company that is helping to
build the nation is a matter of pride in
itself. To receive high national
recognition for this service is indeed
heartening. It will be my privilege to
accept the Padma Bhushan on behalf
of all the employees of the Company
for whom the L&T story is always
interwoven with the larger interests of
India.

- - Mr A.M. Naik on receiving
the Padma Bhushan

Dear Shareholders,

The year gone by witnessed

unprecedented global economic and

business  turbulence.  While  your

Company has managed to maintain

its  growth  trajectory  during  2008-

2009, the last six months have been

a challenging period as decisions on

awarding projects were repeatedly

deferred on account of the economic

slowdown  and  due  to  the  code  of

conduct applicable to public sector

bodies prior to the elections in May

2009. With a stable Government now

in place and priority being accorded

to infrastructure, it is expected that

capital expenditure in this sector will

increase and new business prospects

will fructify in the later part of this

year.

2008-2009,  giving  us  some  revenue

It  gives  me  pleasure  to  mention  that

visibility  going  forward.  In  the  year

your  Company  has  recommended  a

under  review,  Net  Sales  touched  Rs.

dividend of Rs. 10.50 per equity share

33,600  crore  -  which  translates  into  a

of a face value of Rs. 2 per share for the

growth  of  35%  over  2007-2008.

year  on  the  expanded  share  capital

Margins remained relatively stable, and

post-bonus issue of 1:1 during the year.

Profit  after  Tax  (PAT)  excluding

The  corresponding  dividend  during

exceptional  items  of  expense  and

the previous fiscal, adjusted for Bonus

income  grew  by  a  healthy  29%  year

issue  in  2008-2009  for  comparison

on  year.    Growth  in  PAT  including

purposes, stood at Rs. 8.50 per equity

exceptional items stood at 63%.

share.

1

A. M. Naik
Chairman & Managing Director

Performance Overview

Your  Company  has  performed  well
despite the adverse scenario in 2008-
2009. Order Inflows grew by 23% over
2007-2008, and in line with our efforts
to diversify the geographical spread of
our  businesses,  international  orders
constituted  15%  of  the  total  Order
Inflows.  The Middle East continues to
be  a  focus  area  for  us  and  we  have
enhanced  our  footprint  in  the  GCC
Region. The Order Book position stood
at  Rs.  70,300  crore  at  the  end  of

Sustaining Profitable Growth:

Last  year  we  had  put  in  a  slew  of
measures  to  accelerate  growth  in  a
profitable  manner  and  we  hope  to
return to this growth path in the near
term future.

(cid:2) Organization Structure:

An  internal  reorganization  has
now  been  completed  where
complementary  business  units
have  been  organized  under
vertically  integrated  businesses
termed ‘Operating  Companies’
(OCs). These  OCs  have  their  own
internal  Boards  and  embedded
shared  service  functions  such  as
HR, Resource Support and Finance
&  Accounts  to  enable  self-
sufficiency.  The  new  structure
opens  up  opportunities  for
leadership development, provides
a  platform  for  nurturing  internal
resources  and  is  expected  to
provide focus to businesses within
each  OC. The  structure  aims  to
shareholder  value
enhance 
creation.

(cid:2)

Talent Management:

The adverse economic conditions
have worked to our advantage in
enabling  us  to  position  L&T  as  a
stable career destination. We have
bolstered  our  talent  recruitment
drives  to  meet  our  growing
business  needs.  Steps  have  been
taken  to  meet  the  challenges  of
retention,  skill  upgradation,
remuneration  and  the  career
aspirations  of  talent  on  our  rolls.
structured
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induction  paths,  capability
building  programs,  differentiated
reward 
career
systems, 
progression plans and leadership
development programs including
succession  planning.  We  are
confident that the measures now
being  taken  will  enhance  the
talent
effectiveness  of  our 
management  initiatives.

businesses  to  run  efficiently  and
IT
also  build  cutting  edge 
solutions.  IT  activities  in  the
Company are effectively governed
within  a  structured  framework
IT–business
with 
alignment,  value  delivery,  risk
management,  service  &  support
and total cost of ownership.

focus  on 

(cid:2)

Capacity Expansion:

(cid:2)

Technology:

Technology  continues  to  be  the
cornerstone  of  our  business
model, and your Company prides
itself  on  being  able  to  leverage
for
technological  offerings 
profitable  business  growth.
Alliances  with 
international
technology partners enable us to
fill  capability  gaps  and  access
expertise  wherever  we  do  not
possess  the  requisite  in-house
resources, either on long-term or
on project-specific basis. Examples
of  such  tie-ups  are  our  recent  JV
with EADS to exploit opportunities
in  Defense,  and  the  MOUs  with
Westinghouse  Electric  Company
(USA), Atomic Energy Commission
(Canada),
Limited 
Atomstroyexport  (Russia)  and  GE
Hitachi  Nuclear  Energy  (USA)  in
the area of Nuclear Power.

(cid:2)

IT in Business:

Your  Company  believes 
in
investing  in  IT  as  a  business
enabler.  IT  outlay  over  the  years
have  been  directed  towards  a
balanced  mix  of  hygiene  spends
and payoff spends that enable our

our 

Your Company has taken proactive
steps in setting up manufacturing
capacities  ahead  of  demand
triggers.  A  new  modular
fabrication facility in Oman is fully
functional, enabling us to bid for
significantly  large  hydrocarbon
projects in the international arena.
A  heavy  engineering  workshop
adjoining  this  facility  that  will
augment 
global
manufacturing capabilities is due
to  become  operational  later  this
year. Plans to manufacture super-
critical power plant equipment in
collaboration  with  Mitsubishi
Heavy Industries, Japan are well on
track,  and  these  plants  would
come  on  stream  at  Hazira  in
with
Gujarat, 
commissioning  of  the  boiler
manufacturing  unit  this  year.
Manufacturing  capacity  in  MV
switchgear  has  been  augmented
in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra and
is  expected  to  drive  growth
impetus  in  our  Electrical  and
Automation  OC.  Our  heavy
engineering  workshop 
in
Talegaon  in  Maharashtra  has
become  operational  and  will

beginning 

enhance  our  manufacturing
capabilities  for  the  defence
sector.  We  have  commenced
setting  up  of  a  shipyard  at
Kattupalli  near  Ennore  in  South
India  which  will  enable  us  to
manufacture  defense  ships  and
later  undertake  repairs  of
commercial ships. We also plan to
set  up  a  heavy  forge  shop  that
will cater to nuclear and process
plants forgings, an area where we
were  hitherto  dependent  on
international vendors.

Outlook:

While no country is insulated from the
impact  of  the  global  meltdown,
India’s  economy  provides  relatively
greater  stability.  The  business
environment  however,  continues  to
be  challenging  and  we  foresee  a
return  to  robust  growth  conditions
after economic recovery takes root.

Your Company has planted seeds of
growth  in  sectors  likely  to  receive
focused attention.  These include:

(cid:2) Hydrocarbon business – both in
the  upstream  oil  and  gas
exploration  /  extraction  and  in
midstream  refineries.  Increased
capacity  in  the  Middle  East  is
likely to yield some growth in this
sector in years to come.

(cid:2)

Availability  of  gas  from  the  KG
Basin  along  with  high  gas
allocation to the fertilizer sector
affords 
in
feedstock
naphtha-to-gas 
conversion  prospects  and

opportunities 

(cid:2)

brownfield  expansion  plans  of
fertilizer companies.

Road  projects  have  started
receiving  focused  Government
attention  and  are  likely  to
witness increased awards on BOT
basis. This  is  an  area  where  we
can  leverage  past  record,  scale,
design  strength  and  execution
capability  as  and  when  tenders
are floated as a first step towards
final award of these projects.

(cid:2) We intend to leverage our strong
track  record  in  the  area  of
evacuation,  storage,  treatment
and transmission of bulk water to
exploit  emerging  opportunities
in states that are water-deficit.

(cid:2)

(cid:2)

Increased demand for power as
a  pre-requisite  for  economic
development  offers  good
potential  for  us  in  future.  Our
power 
equipment
manufacturing  venture  is  an
integral  part  of  our  efforts  to
grow  this  business  in  years  to
come  and  we  have  started
receiving  large  orders  in  this
space.

In the recent past, your Company
has received orders of a diverse
nature  in  the  railway  business,
which include contracts from the
Indian  Railways  for  setting  up
facilities  for  manufacture  of
rolling  stock,  railway  sidings  for
private 
players,
sector 
electrification  of  rail  corridors,
intra-city  metro  and  monorails.

Coupled  with 
significant
spending likely to take place on
Dedicated  Freight  Corridors  for
the  Railways,  this  sector  is
perceived  by  us  to  hold  good
growth  potential  in  years  to
come.

(cid:2) Nuclear  Power  Generation,
which  is  slated  to  grow  by  an
order of magnitude over the next
decade  and  more,  can  spell
major  growth  opportunities  for
us in the long term.

(cid:2) Defense Sector, when privatized,
will offer large business potential
and  this  is  an  area  where  your
Company is well positioned.

Before  I  conclude,  I  would  like  to
thank all L&T-ites for the support and
continued  commitment  which  is
helping us to navigate through these
difficult  times.  I  would  also  like  to
express  my  gratitude 
to  my
colleagues,  our  customers,  business
and
associates, 
members  of  the  Board  for  their
valuable assistance. We will continue
to  work 
for  enhancement  of
stakeholder  value,  and  remain
committed to justifying the faith and
trust you have reposed in us.

shareholders 

With best wishes,

A. M. Naik

Chairman & Managing Director

Mumbai, May 28, 2009

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Contents

Company Information

Organisation Structure

Leadership Team

People

Technology Thrust

International Operations

Corporate Social Responsibilities

Powering Growth  Accelerating Development

L&T’s Nationwide Network & Global Presence

Standalone Financials - 10 Year Highlights

Consolidated Financials - Highlights

Graphs

Director’s Report

Management Discussion & Analysis

Auditor’s Report

Balance Sheet

Profit and Loss Account

Cashflow Statement

Schedules forming part of Accounts

Notes forming part of Accounts

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Statement pursuant to Section 212 of the Companies Act, 1956

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Information on Subsidiary Companies

179-191

Auditors’ Report on Consolidated Financial Statements

Consolidated Balance Sheet

Consolidated Profit and Loss Account

Consolidated Cashflow Statement

Schedules forming part of Consolidated Accounts

Notes forming part of Consolidated Accounts

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R. N. Mukhija

K. V. Rangaswami

V. K. Magapu

M. V. Kotwal

S. Rajgopal
S. N. Talwar
M. M. Chitale
Thomas Mathew T.
N. Mohan Raj
Subodh Bhargava
Bhagyam Ramani (Mrs)
A. K. Jain
J. S. Bindra

Company Secretary
N. Hariharan

Chairman & Managing Director

Whole-time Director & President
(Machinery  & Industrial Products)
Whole-time Director &
Chief Financial Officer
Whole-time Director & President
(Engineering & Construction Projects)
Whole-time Director & President
(Electricals & Electronics)
Whole-time Director & President
(Construction)

Whole-time Director & Senior
Executive Vice President
(IT & Technology Services)
Whole-time Director & Senior
Executive Vice President
(Heavy Engineering)

Non-Executive Director
Non-Executive Director
Non-Executive Director
Nominee - LIC
Nominee - LIC
Non-Executive Director
Nominee - GIC
Nominee - SUUTI
Non-Executive Director

Registered Office
L&T House, Ballard Estate, Mumbai - 400 001

Auditors
M/s. Sharp & Tannan

Solicitors
M/s Manilal Kher Ambalal & Co.

Registrar & Share Transfer Agents
Sharepro Services (India) Private Limited

64th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
AT BIRLA MATUSHRI SABHAGAR
19, MARINE LINES, MUMBAI 400 020
ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2009
AT 3.00 P.M.

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Leadership Team

(Front row - from left to right) ; Mr. Y. M. Deosthalee, Mr. A. M. Naik and Mr. J. P Nayak
(Rear - from left to right) : Mr. K. Venkataramanan, Mr. K. V. Rangaswami, Mr. M. V. Kotwal, Mr. R. N. Mukhija and Mr. V. K. Magapu

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continuous.  It is facilitated through training
modules,  an  e-learning  portal,  leadership
development  strategies  and  soft-skills
amplification programmes.  Technology is
changing  the  face  and  pace  of  the
workplace, and L&T ensures that its people
stay in step – and in tune – with the times.

Succession  planning  plays  an  important
part  in  ensuring  that  change  does  not
disrupt  continuity. 
  Our  leadership
development programmes help to mould
the leaders of tomorrow.

Employee  welfare  initiatives  provide  the
back-up  support  essential 
job
performance. These  include  health  care,
child education, spouse engagement, etc.

to 

As L&T marches forward into the future, its
people will continue to be its driving force.

People

The driving force

L&T  is  its  people. They  have  shaped  its
destiny, expanded its horizons, and proved
to  be  the  one  vital  differential  that
distinguishes L&T from the rest.

Talent Acquisition

People  are  a  precious  asset  –  and  also  a
scarce one.  At L&T, we successfully tackle
the  twin  challenges  of  talent  acquisition
and  attrition.  Stringent  recruitment
processes and procedures ensure that only
the  finest    talent  is  selected.    L&T’s
academia-industry  interface  also  helps  in
projecting  the  L&T  brand  in  campuses.
Post-recruitment,  a  number  of  phased
initiatives ensure that the employee aligns
his  or  her  personal  goals  with  the
Company’s objectives.

Talent retention

Employee  retention  is  woven  into  the
company’s  strategy  for  success.    The
transformation  of  an  employee  into
someone special – an L&T-ite – is a process
that  cannot  be  calibrated  but,  like  the
change  of  seasons,  happens  inevitably.
Corporate initiatives that act as catalysts in
the  process  of  change  include  induction
programmes,  mentoring  and  a  buddy
scheme.    Skill-enhancement  is  also

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L&T is widely regarded as a crucible of engineering
talent in India.  Trainiing programmes and a unique
environment  ensure  a  transformation  from
‘employee’  to  L&T-ite.    Picture  (top)  shows  the
serene  ambience  of  L&T’s  Management
Development Centre at Lonavla, near Mumbai.

Stringent recruitment processes

Academia-industry interface

Continuous skill enhancement

Succession planning

FAIR - Framework for linking
Appraisals with Incentives & Reward

Technology Thrust

Design gives shape to dreams
A  small  step  in  a  design  engineer’s
mind…  a  giant  leap  in  the  application  of
technology.

The  L&T  Knowledge  City  at  Vadodara
crystalizes  the  importance  that  the
Company attaches to knowledge-intensive
businesses. This complex will deepen and
widen L&T’s capabilities in an array of high-
tech domains.

Enhancing Capabilities

L&T  has  advanced  design  engineering
capabilities for project and product design.
Facilities  at  Mumbai,  Chennai,  Bangalore,
Faridabad, Vadodara,  Sharjah  and  Oman
are  backed  by  laboratories  for  R&D,
technology  assimilation  and  absorption,
and design analysis.

Joint  venture  companies  provide
engineering  services  for  different  sectors:
L&T-Valdel  Engineering  Limited  for
upstream  hydrocarbon,  L&T-Chiyoda
Limited  for  mid-  and  downstream
hydrocarbon,  L&T-Rambøll  Consulting
Engineering  Limited  for  transportation
infrastructure  and  L&T-Sargent  &  Lundy
Limited for power.

A Rich Harvest

In  the  sphere  of  Heavy  Engineering,  L&T
has designed equipment that has set world
records  in  terms  of    complexity  and
technological sophistication. In the field of
electrical  and  electronics  products  and
systems,  L&T’s  in-house  R&D  and  design
efforts  have  won  significant  recognition.
The electrical and electronic business has
a large number of patents to its credit. Its
offerings  include  a  large  number  of  new
products -- a measure of the vibrance of its
R&D.

In 
the  construction,  mining  and
earthmoving sectors, L&T collaborates with
global majors like Komatsu and Case NH to
bring  to  Indian    industry  the  benefits  of
contemporary  technology.

Top: L&T Knowledge City at Vadodara.

Above: 3-D model of a cracking furnace.

Designing the Future

Front-end Engineering & Design

Technology is the key to the future. As the
company stretches outwards and upwards
to  expand  and  grow,  design  and
engineering will give it the impetus to soar.

Engineering Centres

Intensive R&D laboratories

Joint ventures for several sectors

409  patent applications for switchgear

filed  from 2003-09

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A mark in world markets

Post  the  acquisition  of  Tamco,  the
manufacturing footprint of L&T covers new
geographies. L&T now has manufacturing
facilities    in  Dubai,  Saudi  Arabia,  Oman,
Malaysia, China, Indonesia and Australia.

L&T’s  project  and  product  exports  cover
over 30  countries. These include countries
traditionally  considered  engineering
nerve-centers  --  the  U.S.,  U.K.,  Canada,
France and China.

With a long-term perspective of the global
arena, L&T is slated to make further inroads
into the international marketplace.

International Operations

The  world  is  an  integrated
economy.

Close to a fifth of L&T’s sales turnover comes
from  sales  outside  India. While  remaining
committed  to  building  the  nation,  L&T  is
simultaneously  enlarging 
its  global
footprint -- for sound business reasons.  A
wide international customer base enables
de-risking  of  operations. 
  Further,
international  exposure  enables  L&T  to
benchmark  its  operations  against  global
standards.

Multi-faceted presence

There  are  many  dimensions  to  L&T’s
global  presence.  Collaborations  with
international majors enable us to introduce
to  Indian  industry  the  benefits  of  the
world’s latest technologies.

Global  sourcing  enables  us  to  give  our
clients the global advantage – the benefit
of world-class quality at competitive prices
and to stringent delivery schedules.

Project  and  product  exports  have  helped
expand  our  global  footprint,  earning
foreign  exchange  for  the  country  while
building both the Indian and the L&T brand
abroad.

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A methanol plant in Saudi Arabia -- one of several
plants set up by L&T on an EPC basis in the Middle
East and South East Asia.

Manufacturing footprint in 8 countries

Global network

World-class  quality

International  partnerships

Global sourcing

Corporate Social
Responsibilities

Today’s  choices can lighten
tomorrow’s compulsions

L&T  was  one  of  the  first  engineering  and
construction companies in India to publish
its Report on Corporate Sustainability. The
Company and its people are committed to
living and doing business in a manner that
will ensure sustained well-being for all.

A Key to the Future

L&T has set up Construction Skills Training
Institutes (CSTIs) at Ahmedabad, Bangalore,
Chennai, Delhi and Panvel to turn dropouts
into contributing members of their families
and of society at large.  The CSTIs ensure a
steady  supply  of  skilled  labour  to  the
construction industry, helping it sustain its
momentum.    In  addition,  the  Larsen  &
Toubro  Public  Charitable Trust  conducts
skill  training  at  Mumbai,  Lonavala,
Aurangabad, Latur and Kharel.

Health

its 

Around 
factories  and  offices
countrywide,  the  company  has  initiated
welfare  activities  in  the  areas  of  health,
education and environment conservation,
with  local  partners.    L&T’s  HIV/AIDS-
prevention  initiatives  include    awareness

camps  targeted  at  high-risk  groups,
voluntary  testing  and  counseling.    Health
camps in rural areas bring the benefits of
modern diagnostic and curative tools to the
rural poor.

Education

L&T has adopted several municipal schools
in the vicinity of its works, and enriches the
learning  experience  in  many  ways.    L&T’s
own employees dedicate part of their spare
time and talent to augmenting the learning
process.

Environment

L&T  has  taken  significant  initiatives  to
reduce the consumption of energy and use
‘greener  ’  forms  of  energy  at  its  factories.
Anti-pollution measures  help minimise the
impact  of  industrial  processes  on  the
environment.

CSR  programmes  cover  primary  and  municipal
schools around L&T’s campuses.  In addition, L&T-
eers (employee volunteers), in their own time, teach
underprivileged  children.  The  wives  of  L&T-ites
undertake a broad spectrum of social work under
the aegis of numerous Ladies Clubs.

Training Institutes

Health Centres

School adoption

Energy optimisation

Anti-pollution  measures

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  Accelerating Development

Commercial & Residental Complexes

Roads & Bridges

Ports & Harbours

Airports

Oil & Gas Projects

Refineries

12

 Powering Growth

Power Projects

Missile & Weapon System

Process Plant Equipment

Steel Plants

Switchgear

Construction & Mining Equipment

13

A Nationwide Network

 The pictorial representation does not purport to be the political map of India

14

A Global Presence

Product & Equipment Supply

Fabrication

 Note: Map is broadly representative of L&T’s global presence.

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STANDALONE FINANCIALS - 10 YEAR HIGHLIGHTS

Description

2008-2009

2007-2008

2006-2007

2005-2006

2004-2005

2003-2004

2002-2003 2001-2002

2000-2001

1999-2000

Rs. crore

7424
242
7666
6956

995

369

329
13
-
342

180

248
3616
3864
-
3974
7838
4589
774
2439

Profit and Loss Account
Gross sales & service
Other income
Gross revenues
Net sales & service
Profit before depreciation, interest
and tax [PBDIT] (excluding
extraordinary/exceptional  items)

Profit before tax (excluding

34045
1020
35065
33647

25187
676
25863
24855

17901
522
18423
17567

14966
519
15485
14735

13255
732
13987
13050

9807
461
10268
9561

9870
302
10172
9360

8167
277
8444
7726

7825
310
8135
7390

4425

3318

2186

1424

1081

extraordinary/exceptional  items)

3940

3068

1982

1235

Profit after tax (excluding

extraordinary/exceptional  items)

Extraordinary items (net of tax)
Exceptional items (net of tax)
Profit after tax (PAT)
Dividend including dividend

distribution tax

2709
773
-
3482

2099
-
74
2173

1385
-
18
1403

863
70
79
1012

720^

572

428

349

Balance Sheet
Share capital
Reserves
Net worth
Deferred tax liability (net)
Loan funds
Capital  employed
Net fixed assets
Investments
Net working capital (NWC)
Miscellaneous  expenditure

117
12343
12460
48
6556
19064
5195
8264
5605

58
9497
9555
61
3584
13200
3645
6922
2630

(to the extent not written-off)

–

3

57
5711
5768
40
2078
7886
2225
3104
2547

10

27
4613
4640
77
1454
6171
1605
1920
2625

21

933

631
-
353
984

407

26
3343
3369
95
1859
5323
1083
961
3238

41

890

769

533
-
-
533

225

25
2750
2775
114
1324
4213
1015
966
2185

47

999

1042

1013

510

433
-
-
433

211

249
3314
3563
841
3176
7580
4056
1160
2300

401

347
-
-
347

174

249
3095
3344
853
3463
7660
4264
918
2413

339

315
-
-
315

178

249
3751
4000
-
4263
8263
4671
813
2735

64

65

44

36

Ratios and statistics

PBDIT as % of total income @
PAT  before  extraordinary/exceptional
items as % of total income $

ROCE % *
RONW % **
Gross Debt:Equity ratio
NWC as % of gross sales &

service
Current ratio
Basic earnings per

equity share (Rs.) #

Book value per

equity share (Rs.)

No. of equity shareholders
No. of employees

12.83

13.08

12.14

9.45

8.08

8.94

10.39

13.12

13.33

13.94

7.81
17.55
24.67
0.53:1

16.47
1.31

8.25
20.58
28.21
0.38:1

10.44
1.19

7.67
20.15
26.84
0.36:1

14.23
1.27

5.69
16.05
21.88
0.32:1

17.54
1.38

4.70
14.17
21.05
0.56:1

24.43
1.58

5.32
13.52
20.66
0.49:1

22.28
1.47

4.48
7.27
12.91
0.92:1

23.30
1.58

4.34
6.84
9.69
1.07:1

30.42
1.81

4.09
6.74
8.18
1.09:1

34.95
2.11

4.57
7.38
8.85
1.05:1

32.85
2.07

59.50

37.80

25.11

 19.02

 19.41

10.71

8.71

6.98

6.34

6.87

212.31## 325.90

152.13
9,31,362 578,177 4,28,504 3,27,778 3,23,908 3,65,824 4,90,628 5,09,922 5,13,562 6,05,031
24,448

202.28## 334.01

37,357

27,191

31,941

18,996

19,848

21,873

23,148

23,988

22,922

157.31

130.25

253.91

139.15

216.74

Figures for the years 1999-2000 to 2002-2003 include demerged cement business
^ Includes dividend distribution tax of Rs.2.69 crore paid by a direct subsidiary company for which set off was availed by the parent

company as permitted under the Income Tax Act.

@ PBDIT as % of total income [(PBDIT excluding extraordinary/exceptional items)/(total income excluding extraordinary/exceptional

items and interest income)].

$ PAT before extraordinary/exceptional items as % of total income [(PAT excluding extraordinary/exceptional items)/(total income

excluding extraordinary/exceptional items)].

* ROCE [(PAT before extraordinary/exceptional items + interest - tax on interest)/(average capital employed excluding revaluation

reserve and miscellaneous expenditure)].

** RONW  [(PAT  before  extraordinary/exceptional  items)/(average  net  worth  excluding  revaluation  reserve  and  miscellaneous

expenditure)].

# Basic earnings per equity share has been calculated including extraordinary/exceptional items and adjusted for all the years for

bonus issue in the ratio of 1:1 in the current year.

## After considering issue of bonus shares in the ratio of 1:1 during the respective years.

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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIALS - HIGHLIGHTS

Description

2008-2009

2007-2008

2006-2007

2005-2006 2004-2005 2003-2004 2002-2003 2001-2002

Rs.crore

Profit and Loss Account
Gross sales & service
Other income
Gross  revenues
Net sales & service
Profit before depreciation, interest & tax [PBDIT]
(excluding extraordinary/exceptional items)

Profit before tax (excluding extraordinary/

exceptional items)

Profit attributable to Group shareholders

(excluding extraordinary/exceptional Items)

Extraordinary items (net of tax)
Exceptional items (net of tax & minority interest)
Profit attributable to Group shareholders
Dividend including dividend distribution tax

Balance Sheet

Share capital
Reserves
Net worth
Minority interest
Loan funds
Deferred payment liabilities
Deferred tax liability (net)
Capital employed
Net fixed assets
Investments
Loans & advances towards financing activities
Net working capital (NWC)
Miscellaneous  expenditure

40608
885
41493
40187

29561
684
30245
29199

20700
1071
21771
20336

16747
577
17324
16500

14599
696
15295
14379

11107
488
11595
10849

10857
267
11124
10327

9195
239
9434
8714

5398

3984

2905

1846

1367

1215

1200

1287

4344

3384

2510

1472

1052

921

469

414

3007
773
9
3789
720

117
13871
13988
1058
18400
1970
131
35547
15589
6806
7110
6042

2304
–
21
2325
572

58
10773
10831
923
12120
196
122
24192
8523
5552
6161
3927

1810
–
430
2240
428

57
6865
6922
646
6200
232
107
14107
5440
2478
2410
3762

1051
70
196
1317
349

27
4937
4964
107
3499
-
127
8697
2973
1676
1012
3011

697
–
353
1050
407

26
3290
3316
105
3454
-
138
7013
2215
615
406
3736

600
–
147
747
225

25
2622
2647
54
2769
-
214
5684
2140
624
375
2498

380
–
–
380
211

249
2968
3217
50
4701
-
913
8881
5539
528
323
2392

290
–
–
290
174

249
2889
3138
44
4978
-
928
9088
5824
358
218
2613

(to the extent not written-off)

–

29

17

25

41

47

99

75

Ratios and statistics

PBDIT as % of total income @
PAT before extraordinary/exceptional
items as % of total income $

ROCE % *
RONW % **
Gross Debt:Equity ratio
Net Debt:Equity ratio
NWC as % to gross sales
Current ratio
Basic earnings per equity share (Rs.) #
Book value per equity share (Rs.)

13.19

13.40

13.97

11.01

9.31

10.77

11.37

14.46

7.33
12.10
24.32
1.32:1
0.84:1
14.88
1.29
64.76

7.72
14.13
26.68
1.12:1
0.57:1
13.28
1.25
40.44
238.27## 368.62

8.66
17.78
30.71
0.90:1
0.44:1
18.17
1.36
40.10

3.24
3.59
6.70
7.13
12.45
9.24
1.52:1 1.65:1
1.27:1 1.53:1
28.41
22.03
1.79
1.55
5.83
7.65
242.77## 357.43 249.75 206.33 123.98 121.64

5.29
13.02
21.24
1.08:1
0.76:1
22.49
1.50
15.01

4.73
13.84
23.96
1.06:1
0.89:1
25.59
1.64
20.70

6.25
15.89
25.78
0.71:1
0.49:1
17.98
1.40
24.75

Figures for the years 2001-2002 & 2002-2003 include demerged cement business
@ PBDIT as % of total income [(PBDIT excluding extraordinary/exceptional items)/(total income excluding extraordinary/exceptional items

and interest income)].

$ PAT before extraordinary/exceptional items as % of total income [(PAT excluding extraordinary/exceptional items)/(total income excluding

extraordinary/exceptional  items)].

* ROCE [{profit available for appropriation before extraordinary/exceptional items + minority interest + interest (including interest
forming part of operating expenses) - tax on interest}/(average capital employed excluding revaluation reserve and miscellaneous
expenditure)].

** RONW [(profit available for appropriation before extraordinary/exceptional items)/(average net worth excluding revaluation reserve

and miscellaneous expenditure)].

# Basic earnings per equity share is calculated including extraordinary/exceptional items and adjusted for all the years for bonus

issue in the ratio of 1:1 in the current year.

## After considering issue of bonus shares in the ratio of 1:1 during the respective years.

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L&T-ORDER  INFLOW

L&T-SALES

L&T-PBDIT AS % OF TOTAL INCOME

L&T-INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

L&T-PAT & EPS

L&T-FIXED ASSET TURNOVER RATIO

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L&T-SEGMENT-WISE ORDER INFLOW 2008-2009

L&T-SEGMENT-WISE  SALES  2008-2009

L&T-SEGMENT-WISE  RESULT

L&T-SEGMENT-WISE  EBDITA  MARGINS*

L&T-SECTOR-WISE ORDER BOOK AS AT MARCH 31, 2009

L&T CONSOLIDATED SALES AND PAT

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NOTES

Directors’ Report

The Directors have pleasure in presenting their Annual Report and
Accounts for the year ended March 31, 2009.

FINANCIAL  RESULTS

Profit before depreciation
and tax

2008-2009 2007-2008
Rs. crore Rs. crore

4,246.40

3,367.07

Less: Depreciation and amortization

307.30

213.63

Add : Transfer from revaluation reserve

3,939.10
1.31

3,153.44
2.03

DIVIDEND

The Directors recommend payment of dividend of Rs. 10.50 per equity
share of Rs. 2/- each.
Shares that may be allotted on exercise of options granted under the
Employee Stock Option Schemes before the book closure for payment
of dividend will rank pari passu with the existing shares and be entitled
to receive the dividend.

DEPOSITORY  SYSTEM

As the members are aware, the Company’s shares are compulsorily
tradable in electronic form. As on March 31, 2009, almost 96% of the
Company’s  total  paid-up  capital  representing  56,32,91,981  shares
are  in  dematerialized  form.  In  view  of  the  numerous  advantages
offered by the depository system, members holding shares in physical
mode are advised to avail of the facility of dematerialization on either
of the depositories.

Profit before tax and extraordinary items

3,940.41

3,155.47

CAPITAL & FINANCE

Less: Provision for tax

Profit after tax
(before extraordinary items)
Profit on sale / transfer of business
(net of tax)
Profit after tax and extraordinary items

Add : Balance brought forward from

previous year

Less: Dividend paid for the previous year
(including dividend distribution tax)

1,231.21

982.05

2,709.20

2,173.42

772.46

-

3,481.66

2,173.42

104.31
0.33

78.24
0.77

Balance available for disposal
which the Directors appropriate as follows:

3,585.64

2,250.89

Debenture redemption reserve

43.34

-

Interim dividend

-

56.83

During the year under review, the Company allotted 7,68,418 equity
shares upon exercise of stock options by the eligible employees under
the Employee Stock Option Schemes.
The shareholders of the Company approved the issue of bonus shares
in the ratio of 1:1 at the AGM held on August 29, 2008. The Company
accordingly issued 29,25,92,054 bonus shares on October 3, 2008.
During the year under review, the Company tied up foreign currency
long term loans aggregating to USD 100 million to finance ongoing
capital expenditure, investment in overseas subsidiaries and overseas
acquisitions.  The  loans  have  tenors  of  5,  7  and  10  years.  The
Company  has  also  issued  secured  redeemable  non-convertible
debentures of Rs. 900 crores, with tenor of 10 years, and unsecured
redeemable non-convertible debentures of Rs. 250 crores with tenor
of 3 years.

CAPITAL  EXPENDITURE

As at March 31, 2009, the gross fixed and intangible assets, including
leased  assets,  stood  at  Rs.  6,670.78  crore  and  the  net  fixed  and
intangible  assets,  including  leased  assets,  at  Rs.  5,194.60  crore.
Additions during the year amounted to Rs. 1,986.31 crore.

Proposed final dividend

614.97

438.49

DEPOSITS

Dividend tax

General reserve

101.83

76.26

2,725.00

1,575.00

3,485.14

2,146.58

85 deposits totalling Rs. 0.08 crore which were due for repayment on
or before March 31, 2009 were not claimed by the depositors on that
date. As on the date of this report, deposits aggregating to Rs. 0.01
crore thereof have been claimed and paid.

Balance to be carried forward

100.50

104.31

TRANSFER TO INVESTOR EDUCATION & PROTECTION FUND

Dividend

The Directors recommend payment of
 dividend of Rs. 10.50 per equity share
of Rs. 2/- each on 58,56,87,862 shares

YEAR IN RETROSPECT

614.97

438.49

The gross sales and other income for the financial year under review
were Rs. 35,065 crore as against Rs. 25,863 crore for the previous
financial year registering an increase of 36%. The profit before tax
and extraordinary items (after interest and depreciation charges) of
Rs. 3,940 crore and the profit after tax (before extraordinary items) of
Rs. 2,709 crore for the financial year under review as against Rs. 3,155
crore and Rs. 2,173 crore respectively for the previous financial year,
improved by 25% in each case respectively.

During  the  year,  the  Company  has  transferred  a  sum  of
Rs. 1,43,88,496 to Investor Education & Protection Fund, the amount
which was due & payable and remained unclaimed and unpaid for a
period  of  seven  years,  as  provided  in  Section  205C(2)  of  the
Companies Act,  1956.  Despite  the  reminder  letters  sent  to  each
shareholder,  this  amount  remained  unclaimed  and  hence  was
transferred. Cumulatively, the amount transferred to the said fund as
on March 31, 2009 is Rs. 7,30,26,439.

SUBSIDIARY  COMPANIES

During the year under review, the Company subscribed to / acquired
equity  shares  in  various  subsidiary  companies. These  subsidiaries
are either SPVs executing projects secured through BOT route, or
holding companies making investments in companies such as power
and  financial  services. The  investment  in  L&T  International  FZE  is
mainly for onward investment in international ventures. The details

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of investments are as under:

862 equity shares of Dhs. 550,500 each in Larsen & Toubro
International FZE for Rs. 533 crore at par.
4,08,00,000  equity  shares  of  Rs.  10  each  in  L&T  Power
Limited at par.
1,989  equity  shares  of  Rs.  10,000  each  in  International
Seaport Dredging Limited at par.
5,70,00,000  equity  shares  of  10  each  in  L&T  Power
Development Limited at par.
12,40,005 equity shares of Rs. 10 each in L&T-Gulf Private
Limited at par.
10,000  equity  shares  of  Rs.  10  each  in  L&T  Seawoods
Private Limited at par.
100 equity shares of Rs. 10 each in L&T Chennai – Tada
Tollway Limited at par.
50,000  equity  shares  of  Rs.  10  each  in  L&T  Natural
Resources Limited at par.
20,50,000  equity  shares  of  Rs.  10  each  in  L&T  Capital
Holdings Limited at par.
1,70,00,000 equity shares of Rs. 10 each in L&T Capital
Company Limited at par.
40,000 equity shares of Rs. 10 each in Raykal Aluminium
Company Private Limited at par.
10,10,000  equity  shares  of  Rs.  10  each  in  L&T  Halol-
Shamlaji Tollway Private Limited at par.
10,10,000  equity  shares  of  Rs.  10  each  in  L&T  Rajkot-
Vadinar Tollway Private Limited at par.
10,10,000 equity shares of Rs. 10 each in L&T Ahmedabad-
Maliya Tollway Private Limited at par.
Further contribution of Re. 0.55 per share & premium of
Rs.  71.39  per  share  on  22,50,000  partly  paid-up  equity
shares in Larsen & Toubro Infotech Limited. Total paid-up
Rs. 3.75 per share, premium Rs. 393.745 per share.

The  Company  has  acquired  50%  stake  in  L&T-Demag  Plastics
Machinery Limited from the JV partner M/s Sumitomo (SHI) Demag
Plastics Machinery GmbH on March 31, 2009. Accordingly 30,00,000
shares were acquired for a consideration of Euro 1. Thus L&T-Demag
Plastics  Machinery  Limited  became  a  wholly  owned  subsidiary  of
the Company w.e.f. March 31, 2009. An application has been made
to the Registrar of Companies to change the name of the subsidiary
to L&T Plastics Machinery Limited. The Company further subscribed
to 1,00,00,000 shares of Rs. 10 each at par.
The Company transferred its entire 100% stake as detailed below to
L&T Capital Holdings Limited (LTCHL).

50,00,00,000  equity  shares  of  Rs.  10  each  in  L&T
Infrastructure Finance Company Limited at par.
18,66,91,500 equity shares of Rs. 10 each in L&T Finance
Limited for a consideration of Rs. 490.98 crores.
5,60,60,000  equity  shares  of  Rs.  10  each  in  India
Infrastructure Developers Limited at par.

LTCHL  will  be  the  umbrella  holding  company  for  investments  in
financial services business.
The Company has also sold 205 equity shares of Rs. 10 each of L&T
Capital Holdings Limited at par.
The statement pursuant to Section 212 of the Companies Act, 1956,
containing details of subsidiaries of the Company, forms part of this
Annual Report.

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In  view  of  the  exemption  received  from  Central  Government  vide
letter  no.  47/378/2009-CL-III  dated  May  8,  2009,  the  Audited
Statement  of Accounts,  the  Reports  of  the  Board  of  Directors  and
Auditors of the Subsidiary companies are not annexed as required
under Section 212(8) of the Companies Act, 1956. Shareholders who
wish to have a copy of the full report and accounts of the subsidiaries
will be provided the same on receipt of a written request from them.
These  documents  will  be  put  up  on  the  Company’s  Website  viz.
www.larsentoubro.com  and  will  also  be  available  for  inspection  by
any  shareholder  at  the  Registered  Office  of  the  Company  on  any
working day during business hours.

AUDITORS’  REPORT

The  Auditors’  Report  to  the  Shareholders  does  not  contain  any
qualification.

DISCLOSURE  OF  PARTICULARS

Information as per the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the
Report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988, relating to Conservation
of Energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earnings and
Outgo is provided in Annexure ‘A’ forming part of this Report.

OTHER  DISCLOSURES

The Company has disclosed in the notes forming part of accounts
the  quantitative  details  in  respect  of  sales,  raw  materials  and
components consumed and inventories as required vide sub-paras
3(i)(a), 3(ii)(a)(1) and (2) and 3(ii)(b) of Part II of Schedule VI to the
Companies Act, 1956.
The Central Government, vide its order No. 46/44/2009-CL-III dated
March  30,  2009,  has  granted  exemption  to  the  Company  for  the
financial year ended on March 31, 2009 in respect of disclosure of
the  above  mentioned  quantitative  details  where  the  values  of  the
individual items in each category are less than 10% of the total value
of the category.
The  disclosures  required  to  be  made  under  the  Securities  and
Exchange  Board  of  India  (Employee  Stock  Option  Scheme  and
Employee Stock Purchase Scheme) Guidelines, 1999, together with
a  certificate  obtained  from  the  Statutory  Auditors,  confirming
compliance, is provided in Annexure ‘B’ forming part of this Report.
Pursuant to Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement entered into with the
Stock Exchanges, a Report on Corporate Governance and a certificate
obtained  from  the  Statutory  Auditors  confirming  compliance,  is
provided in Annexure ‘C’ forming part of this Report.

PERSONNEL

The Board of Directors wishes to express their appreciation to all the
employees for their outstanding contribution to the operations of the
Company  during  the  year.  The  information  required  under  Section
217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 and the Rules made thereunder,
is provided in Annexure forming part of the Report. In terms of Section
219(1)(b)(iv) of the Act, the Report and Accounts are being sent to
the shareholders excluding the aforesaid Annexure. Any Shareholder
interested in obtaining copy of the same may write to the Company
Secretary. None of the employees listed in the said Annexure is related
to any Director of the Company.

DIRECTORS’  RESPONSIBILITY  STATEMENT

The Board of Directors of the Company confirms:
i.

that  in  the  preparation  of  the  annual  accounts,  the  applicable
Accounting Standards have been followed and there has been
no material departure;
that the selected accounting policies were applied consistently

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and  the  Directors  made  judgments  and  estimates  that  are
reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the
state of affairs of the Company as at March 31, 2009 and of the
profits of the Company for the year ended on that date;

iii.

that  proper  and  sufficient  care  has  been  taken  for  the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with
the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the
assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud
and other irregularities; and

iv.

that the annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern
basis.

DIRECTORS

Mr. Jagjeet Singh Bindra who was appointed as an Additional Director
w.e.f. January 30, 2009, holds office upto the date of the forthcoming
Annual General Meeting and is eligible for re-appointment.
Mr. Thomas Mathew T. who was appointed on November 20, 2006 in
the casual vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. A. K. Shukla,
holds office upto the date of the forthcoming Annual General Meeting
and is eligible for re-appointment.
Mr. S. N. Talwar, Mr. K. V. Rangaswami, Mr. M. V. Kotwal, Mr. V. K.
Magapu and Mr. R. N. Mukhija retire from the Board by rotation and
are  eligible  for  re-appointment  at  the  forthcoming Annual  General
Meeting. The Notice convening the Annual General Meeting includes
the proposals for re-appointment of Directors.

Annexure ‘A’ to the Directors’ Report

(Additional  information  given  in  terms  of  notification  issued  by  the
Ministry of Corporate Affairs)
[A] CONSERVATION OF ENERGY:
(a) Energy Conservation measures taken:
1 Improving energy effectiveness / efficiency of Equipments

and Systems

Use  of  Variable  frequency  drive  for  various  applications
such as central ACs, FDVS, AC plant Air Handling Units,
EOT  crane  motors,  etc.  to  improve  the  motor  efficiency
and enhance energy saving.
Use of solar powered street lights, installing timers, applying
reduced voltage to street lights during night time, installation
of  dusk  to  dawn  solar  powered  street  lights,  etc.  saving
energy.
Use of Solar power for water heaters, installation of water
heating  system  for  canteen  cooking  /  washing,  use  of
Portable electrical ovens modified with digital temperature
controller,  green  power  generation  through  roof  installed
grid connect solar power plant.
Use of energy saving devices like human body sensors,
presence sensors, time switches, photo sensing devices,
electromizer  energy  saving  devices,  TFT  monitor,  LCD
screens  in  discussion  rooms,  zone  controlled AC,  Low
emission films on glass doors and windows, etc to reduce
energy consumption.
Procurement of energy efficient Amada CNC Press Brake
machine as a replacement of old machine.
Procurement of new compressor for packing shop for usage
in  third  shift  to  cater  to  month  end  urgent  packing
requirements thus reducing the need to switch on a higher
rated common compressor.

CONSOLIDATED  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS
Your Directors have pleasure in attaching the Consolidated Financial
Statements pursuant to Clause 32 of the Listing Agreement entered
into with the Stock Exchanges and prepared in accordance with the
Accounting  Standards  prescribed  by  the  Institute  of  Chartered
Accountants of India, in this regard.
The  Auditors’  Report  to  the  Shareholders  does  not  contain  any
qualification.

AUDITORS
The Auditors, M/s. Sharp & Tannan, hold office until the conclusion of
the  ensuing Annual  General  Meeting  and  are  recommended  for
re-appointment.  Certificate  from  the Auditors  has  been  received  to
the effect that their re-appointment, if made, would be within the limits
prescribed under Section 224(1B) of the Companies Act, 1956.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors take this opportunity to thank the Financial Institutions,
Banks,  Central  and  State  Government  authorities,  Regulatory
authorities, Stock Exchanges and the stakeholders for their continued
co-operation and support to the Company. Your Directors also wish
to record their appreciation for the continued co-operation and support
received from the Joint Venture partners/Associates.

Mumbai, May 28, 2009

For and on behalf of the Board
A. M. Naik
Chairman & Managing Director

Saving  of  diesel  by  efficient  running  of  powder  coating  /
pre-treatment plant, provision of AMF panels on generator
sets, etc.
Practising Rain Water harvesting, sewage water treatment
plant to recycle the water for maintenance of the greenery,
use of auto sprinkling system for watering of gardens, use
of foam type taps, Water efficient / climate tolerant plantings,
etc.
Reduction  in  daily A.C.  running  time,  switching  off  lights
and air conditioning during lunch breaks.
Re-sizing of conformal coating chamber and reducing the
size of the chamber exhaust fan.
Use of Turbo ventilators for non air-conditioned areas to
extract heat of the building.
Reducing the height of the ceiling, installation of fibre sheet
to get more illumination and improve daylight.
Replacement of florescent tube lights, incandescent lamps
with  CFL,  &  metal  halide  lamps  in  various  offices  and
workshops.
Stopping air leakages, installing new air solenoid valves in
air line to control air combustion, etc.
Modification of Coolant piping (reduction in joints, bends,
friction)  in  Asquith  deep  hole  drilling  machine  to  save
energy.
Installation of Energy Saver in welding machines belonging
to  subcontractors,  introduction  of  Fullwave  welding
machines and Inverter based welding machines.
Replacement of Chuck drives with the latest energy efficient
drives, procurement of new high efficiency welding inverters
and welding machines.
Installation  of  energy  efficient AC  windows  units  having
screw compressor, replacement of V belts with flat belts in

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package ACs, etc.
Modularization  of  Chilled  Water  system  to  take  care  of
different load centres, use of Zero CFC based refrigerants;
double glazing; high performance CFC free chillers.
Introduction of VVVF Drives in the place of conventional
type  starter  panels  for  all  the  movements  in  Gantries,
detachment of Cable realer motors from all gantry cranes
& adopted the cable Festoon system.
Taking  various  initiatives  to  reduce  the  fuel  consumption
including:

Modification of Flue gas ducting system to retain more
heat inside the galvanizing furnace chamber.
Adding  special  additives  with  fuel  in  order  to  get
complete combustion.
Pre-heating of fuel to improve combustion.
Frequent  cleaning  &  monitoring  of  burner  valves,
nozzle & strainers.

Use of Soft Starters:

Soft Starters utilize a powerful micro - controller, which
continuously monitors motor efficiency. Slight changes
in demand will be recognized and Starter will respond
immediately by matching the input power exactly as
the  load  changes  -  thus  saving  energy.  The  heat
generated while running of motor is minimized. This
in turn improves the efficiency drastically.

Usage of energy efficient motors:

Energy  efficient  motors  increase  the  power  factor
higher than those of standard motors. Energy efficient
motors  operate  without  loss  in  efficiency  at  loads
between 75% and 100% of the rated capacity.
Formation of a dedicated team to focus on ‘Climate Change
Mitigation,  Carbon  Trading  and  Environmental
Management’.

2 Improving  energy  effectiveness  /  efficiency  of

Manufacturing Processes

Electrode  implementation  in  vacuum  sealed  packing  to
eliminate breaking.
Development of Portable boring cum milling machine for
machining of nozzle cut out.
Design & Development of 500 MT Tank Rotator with Anti
drift Mechanism.
Design  and  development  of  Portable  Flame  cutting
machine for Nozzle Cutout.
Implementation of Data Logger for Welding Equipment for
capturing the actual welding parameters.
Installation  of  Automatic  Temperature  Monitoring  &
Controlling System during welding. This development has
been granted Patent - 1st Indian patent for L&T, HZMC.
Design & Development of SAW Station (Plug & Play) with
the following features:

Heat insulated platform bottom and seat for operator’s
comfort.
Flexible arrangement for welding head mounting
Modular design

Indigenous  development  of  hydro  expansion  tooling  for
expansion of large dia tubes.

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Development of Button forming process on Hex sheath of
DFSA, DBSA, SSSLSA.
Clad  Restoration  of  inaccessible  areas  of  Elbow  #  Pipe
joint by using camera along with FCAW process.
Development of FCAW O/L process Station for 3.7m long
pipe which was previously done in sections.
Development of Clad stripping machine in LEMF replacing
manual working.
Development  &  installation  of  portable  pipe  bevelling
machine to replace manual grinding resulted in reducing
the cycle time from 120 minutes to 2 minutes.
Development  &  commissioning  of  Spiral  weld  overlay
reducing the cycle time by 95%.
Implementation  of  Square  Butt  joint  in  Special  project,
converting manual weld to automatic weld, reducing cycle
time for WEP preparation & welding and reduces rework &
repair.
Installation of Virtual Reality Simulator for training Welding
Operators.
Development of wider Stainless Steel ESSC strip to reduce
cycle time.
Implementation  of  350  kg  wire  Pay-off  pack  for  High
thickness Circ Seam Welding in Station reducing change
overtime by 90%.
Use  of  Automatic  CNC  based  machine  for  In-Situ
squareness  &  WEP  machining  for  Sections  in  axis
horizontal condition.
Implementation  of  GMAW-P  welding  in  LEMF  defence
shops.
Joining  of  Cupro  Nickel  Sleeve  to AB  grade  forging  by
automatic GTAW Process.
Introduction  of  laser  based  instruments  like  cross  liners
and EDM, which are more efficient than the conventional
measurements with plumbs and tapes.
Use of In-Situ Hydro of penetrations without welding blanks
on  penetration  face,  usage  of  man  lift  to  minimize
scaffolding  requirement  hence  reduction  in  cost  &  cycle
time.
CNC Retrofitting of Bench lathe in Kansbahal enhancing
productivity resulting in reduction of process time & power
consumption.
Replacement  of  5T  melting ARC  furnace  by  4T  energy
efficient medium frequency Induction furnace at Foundry
in Kansbahal.
Installation  of  Variable  frequency  drives  for  EOT  crane
hoists  at  LTMBU  to  improve  the  motor  efficiency  and
enhance energy saving.

(b) Additional  investments  and  proposals,  if  any,  being
implemented for reduction of consumption of energy:

Use of energy saving type of lighting arrangements (LED
based, metal halide etc.) in Shop floor and on roads inside
factory, install lighting energy saver, replacement of HPSV
(high pressure sodium vapour) lamps with metal halide.
Procurement of additional Inverter based welding machines
instead of rectifiers for shops, new machines with energy
efficient motors, etc.
Exploring use of Solar AC & wind power solutions.
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Optimizing  excess  air  in  plate  heating  furnace,  Vapour
absorption Machine (VAMs), etc.
Installation of VFD (variable frequency drive) in secondary
chilled water & condenser water pumps in office buildings.
Study  of  Waste  Heat  Recovery  of  Natural  Gas  Power
Generator for enhancing energy efficiency.
Installation of Natural Gas based additional Generating set
–III
CNC  Retrofitting  of  VDF  Table  borer  for  enhancing
productivity  and  reducing  machining  time  resulting  in
reduction of process time & power consumption.
Replacement  of  conventional  central A/C  plant  with  new
energy efficient plant.

(c)

Impact  of  measures  at  (a)  and  (b)  above  for  reduction  of
energy  consumption  and  consequent  impact  on  the  cost
of production of goods:

The  measures  taken  have  resulted  in  savings  in  cost  of
production, power consumption & processing time.

(d) Total  Energy  Consumption  and  Energy  Consumption  per
unit of production as per Form A in respect of industries
specified in the Schedule:
NOT APPLICABLE
[B] TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION:

Efforts made in technology absorption as per Form B.

FORM B

(Disclosure of particulars with respect to Technology Absorption)
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (R&D)
1.

Specific areas in which R&D carried out by the Company:

Cement & Mineral Process
Process Design and related aspects of Cement / Mineral
projects;  Modelling  of  NOx  emission;  Use  of  alternative
fuels;  Comminution  characteristics  of  blended  cement;
Modelling and simulation of entrained flow and fixed bed
coal gasifiers.
Chemical  Engineering
Design, analysis and simulation of chemical processes and
equipment, with special emphasis on Oil & Gas applications
(3-phase separators, fuel gas conditioning skids); Capability
development for in-house process engineering of Process
Gas  Compressor  modules;  Fertilizer  plant  revamp,
Ammonia and Methanol plants. Refractory engineering for
chemical plant equipment.
Material Science & Corrosion Engineering
Construction  Material  for  Oil  &  Gas,  Refineries  and
Chemical plants process equipment; Root cause analysis
of  metallurgical  and  corrosion  related  failures;  Surface
treatment  processes  for  defence  and  aerospace
components; Composite materials for functional properties
requirement. Nano Technology for strategic applications.
Thermal  Engineering
Dynamic simulation of captive power plant; CFD analysis
of  industrial  machinery  and  systems  (such  as  air
preheaters,  kiln  burners  and  wind  tunnels);  Design  and
analysis  of  thermal  systems  in  refineries  and  process
plants;  Capability  development  in  Super  Critical  Boiler
technology.

Rotating Machinery
Advanced  engineering  studies  for  Oil  &  Gas  and  Power
projects;  Performance  testing  and  commissioning  of
process gas compressors; Development and optimization
of  coal  pulverizer  system. Analysis  of  flow-induced  and
acoustic  vibration  in  Oil  &  Gas  pipelines;  Advanced
analytical techniques for machinery design.
Mechanical  Engineering
Development  of  advanced  design  /  analysis  capabilities
for equipment and structure in Heavy Lift & Pipe Lay Vessel;
Seismic  analysis  of  on-shore  buried  pipeline;  Design
solutions  for  various  products  through  advanced  Finite
Element analysis; Piping analysis and engineering support
in  offshore  Oil  &  Gas  applications;  Experimental  stress
analysis  of  critical  products;  Capability  development  in
material non-linear analysis and fatigue analysis using FE
techniques.
Ocean Engineering
Design,  analysis  and  optimization  of  complex  offshore
structures; Transportation analysis for offshore jacket and
compressor modules; Hydrostatic stability analysis of jack-
up rigs and semi-submersibles; Studies on design/analysis
of  FPSO Topsides,  Sub-sea  Systems  and  Jack-up  Rigs;
Capability development for in-house engineering of PGC
modules (structural design).
Water Technologies
Design  and  specifications  for  brackish  water  RO  plant;
Design  and  specifications  for  membrane  bio-reactor  for
treated  sewage  recycling;  Studies  on  RO-based
desalination technology, Membrane Bio-reactors, Thermal
Desalination  systems  and  Zero-discharge  technologies;
Development of laboratory facilities for water / waste water
analysis.
Development of new products / product ranges of Air Circuit
Breakers, Moulded Case Circuit Breakers, Miniature Circuit
Breakers, Contactors, Relays Switch Disconnector Fuses,
Change-Over devices, & Motor starters.
IGBT  based  Slip  Power  recovery  systems  (benefits  –
energy saving without affecting Power Quality).
1  MW  high  quality  power  supply  for  sea  port  application
(import substitution - saving Foreign Exchange).
DCS for Power system
Highway Traffic Management System
Medium Voltage Inverters, designed & developed five types
of electronic energy meters for various applications.
Development of communication modules for remote meter
data acquisition on GPRS, Low Power Radio, development
of software for remote acquisition of meter data.
Release of 5 new products in the monitoring range namely
Comet-P, Galaxy 55, Star 55 with 12 L ECG, Skyline 55 a
16 bed Central Nurses Station, 3 channel ECG M/c ‘Orion’
and in Ultrasound ‘Scintilla’ colour Doppler.
FDA  approval  for  11  products  till  date.  More  focus  was
placed  on  developing  and  aligning  our  products  to  drive
our thrust towards exports largely USA.
Development  of  indigenous  NIBP  module  to  achieve
technology  independence  &  cost  effectiveness  for  our
monitoring products.

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Filing of 14 patents by Medical Division in 2008-2009 and
focusing on self reliance in core technologies in monitoring.
The products have been developed with a focus on

Enhanced safety and user convenience
Environment friendly features
Built-in intelligence & Communication capability
Conformance  to  latest  Indian  &  International
standards

Weapon Launch Systems (Structures, mechanisms, drives,
controls), Air Defence Guns (Ballistics, mechanisms, drives,
optronics),  Robotics  &  remotely  operated  systems,
Development of steam generator design for Nuclear power
plant,  Manufacturing  Technology  for  thin  walled  Aero
structures,  Development  of  Plasma  Arc  Welding
Technology  for  Space  &  Strategic  applications,
Development of Airborne Composite Components.
Composites  (Process  &  Design  Technologies),
Regenerative heat exchanger for strategic project.
Development of welding Simulation Technology.
Development  of  Feed-water  Heater  Design  Package  for
supercritical power plants.
Development  of  Core  technologies  for  Hypersonic  Wind
Tunnel Systems.
Development of Angular Motion Simulator
Design provisions & development of Optical measurement
technologies  for  achieving  machine  tool  alignment
accuracies within 1 arc second.
Development of Road Miller, a new product for KBL, which
is suitable for undertaking proper repair of city roads and
highways with the possibility of recycling the old pavement
material. The  first  prototype  will  be  tested  during  the  FY
2009-10.
Design  of  Track-mounted  and  electrically-driven  Primary
Mobile Crushing Plant for crushing aggregate and iron ore.
The first prototype will be tested during the FY 2009-10.
Design  of  certain  Construction  equipment  and  Body  for
Tipper Trucks along with the development of prototypes is
on the anvil. Besides this, developmental work is also being
carried on an all-electric Plastic Injection Moulding Machine.
R&D  efforts  in  respect  of  development  of  30%  energy
saving platen insulation system for tyre curing press, mould
container, equipment for handling rubber ply and designs
for  internal  mixer  of  240L  and  270L  capacities  and  Web
handling equipment for calendar and extruder lines.
Development of No Cement Concrete, Development of light
weight  concrete  panels  for  modular  housing,  Continued
development in self compacting & high strength concrete
above M80, Development of eco friendly, green products
and  conservation  of  natural  sources  –  Reduction  of  soil
brick in housing construction by Controlled Low strength
Materials in the form of blocks and concrete.
Development  of  alternate  foundation  system  for
Transmission line towers.
Continued Development of soil stabilization techniques for
airport sub grades & high speed corridors, Development
of low cost kit for compaction control under vibratory roller,
Continued development of performance grade Asphalt with
polymer,  Continued  development  of  recycled  asphalt

pavement (RAP) for high speed corridors.
Development of neural network algorithms for optimization
of buildings design & construction.
Development of RFID’s application in logistics handling and
stores management.

2. Benefits derived as a result of above R&D:

Process design and optimisation for cement plants

Refractory  solutions  for  high-temperature  equipment  in
process plants

Process  simulation  and  optimization  for  E&C  projects
involving refinery, fertiliser and chemical plants, Successful
testing / commissioning of plants and equipment in various
E&C  projects,  through  multi-disciplinary  technology
support,  Successful  simulation  of  combined  cycle  power
plant  dynamics;  optimization  of  equipment  and  system
design  using  CFD  technique;  design  /  optimization  of
various thermal systems, Development of optimized design
for  coal  pulverizer  /  separator  system  for  power  plant
application,  Development  of  in-house  capability  for
analyzing flow-induced vibration and acoustic vibration in
oil & gas piping systems, Successful diagnosis of rotating
machinery problems in various projects through vibration /
acoustic analyses, Development of in-house capability for
seismic  analysis  of  buried  pipeline,  Design  /  analysis  of
complex structures and piping systems for offshore Oil &
Gas  applications,  Development  of  design  /  analysis
techniques  and  resources  for  Deepwater  Oil  &  Gas
applications.

Material  evaluation  /  characterization;  selection  of
alternative materials; failure analysis support; preservation
and corrosion protection of critical equipment.

Design  solutions  for  water  treatment  systems,
Establishment of in-house water testing facilities.

Development  of  capability  for  in-house  engineering  of
Process Gas Compressor modules.

Development of in-house expertise in high-end engineering
analysis (e.g., advanced FEA, CFD, Dynamic Simulation,
Acoustic Mapping, Rotor Dynamics, Non-Linear Analysis
etc.) and technologies such as nano materials, advanced
corrosion control methods and water treatment techniques.

Expansion of product range and export opportunity, Product
improvements,  Cost  effective  products, Acceptance  for
International Markets, Technology up gradation, Developing
safe, user and environmental friendly products.

Providing  a  comprehensive  solution  for Automatic  Meter
Reading (AMR).

Installation of High speed press ‘Bruderer’ and Precision
grinding machine ‘Imatec’ for manufacture of magnets for
contactors.

Fully  automated  testing  &  packing  set  up  for  MCB
manufacturing.

Introduction of a system of E-waste disposal through MPCB
approved  source  to  ensure  the  environmental  friendly
disposal.

Installation of automatic silver plating plant (and with strict
process control, has resulted a reduced water consumption
& chemical consumption in silver plating).

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Road  Miller  and  track-mounted  electrically-driven  mobile
crushing plant has increased our product range. Road Miller
has good export potential.
Creation  and  implementation  of  procedure  for  top-down
design of Mobile Equipment using 3D Modelling using PLM
/ Windchill, design validation & analysis of complete Mobile
Equipment using ANSYS and Hypermesh and process for
deriving  target  specifications  for  a  mobile  construction  /
mining  equipment.  This  initiative  offers  tremendous
business opportunity as and when it is decided to launch
new products.
Offering  a  new  product  line  in  Rubber  Processing
Machinery  to  cater  to  high  volume  growth  market  and
enable  entry  into  new  application  area  of  rubber  mixing
technology, besides development of in-house knowledge
of rubber web handling.
Conservation  of  Natural  resources  on  development  of
Controlled Low Strength Material and alternate Pavement
blocks,  Reduction  in  natural  aggregate  consumption  in
Pavement  Construction  by  Mechanistic  approach  design
and alternate pavement construction, Performance grade
binder for critical conditions of traffic loading, Cost effective
utilization of natural materials with substitution of Recycled
Asphalt Pavement materials.
Building  up  a  strong  intellectual  property  base,  Winning
national  /  international  awards  in  recognition  of  good
designs  of  products,  Enhancing  intelligence  and
communication  capability,  Ease  of  manufacturing  &
improvement in productivity, Indigenisation & development
of products for Indian defence sector, Savings in Foreign
Exchange.

3.

Future Plan of Action:

Process technology for coal gasification

Alternative fuels for use in cement plants

Low-NOx Burners for combustion of alternative fuels

Simulation of Combustion Chamber

Design / simulation of Hydrogen and Ammonia processes
and Auto Thermal Reformers.

Study on Gas Processing techniques

Study of Synfuels Technology

Applications  of  Nano  Technology,  development  of  nano-
materials and coatings

Application  of  electrochemical  noise  method  for
characterization of stress corrosion cracking (SCC)

Carbon-fibre from polymeric fibres

Dynamic  Simulation  and  Performance  Analysis  of
Combined Cycle Power Plants

Technology Analysis of Super Critical Boilers

Thermo-hydraulic  design  of  Once-Through  Steam
Generator (OTSG)

Capability  development  in  machinery  design  and  fault
diagnosis involving advanced analytical techniques

Study of water hammer / surge phenomena in large liquid-
handling pipe networks

Application  of  Statistical  Energy  Analysis  (SEA)  in
machinery noise control

Development of in-house expertise in performing advanced
engineering studies for large EPC Projects

FE analysis of Floating Structures

Design / analysis of FPSO Topsides

Design / Analysis of Jack-up Rigs and Semi-submersible
Drilling Rigs

Design and analysis of Jacket & Deck Installation

Design and Analysis of Sub-sea pipeline installation

Capability development for Pile Drivability analysis

Capability  development  for  motion  response  analysis  of
offshore vessels

Design of Membrane Bio Reactors

Thermal Desalination techniques

Recycle, Reuse and Zero-discharge Technologies

Nano coatings to improvise surface properties

Nano-catalysts

Development  of  new  /  upgraded  products  in  defence
equipments

Toll Management system including Electronic Toll Collection
for National & State Highways

Integrated Terminal Automation & Tank Farm Management
System for Petroleum Products

Power Management System

Launching  new  range  of  cost  effective  Multi-parameter
monitors with rich features viz. Planet 50N, Star 50N and
Planet  30  during  Q2  of  2009-2010. A  new  trolley  model
premium Grey scale Ultrasound System and colour Doppler
is  under  development  and  is  expected  to  be  launched
during Q3 of 2009-2010.

Continuing  efforts  on  bringing  out  new  intelligent  meter
designs.

Developing  communication  modules 
communication over wired as well as wireless media.

for  meter

Developing  software  for  data  acquistion  and Advanced
Metering Infrastructure (AMI)

Developing another new model of Surface Miner with higher
capacity of coal mining, thus extending the existing range
of Surface Miners.

Creating & implementing Test protocol and field testing for
Mobile  construction  /  mining  Equipment  to  simulate
functional requirement / field conditions.

Developing new products and upgrade existing products
in  rubber  mixing,  besides  capability  development  in
automated material handling pertaining to tyre industry.

Development of thermal efficient building products

Development  of  high  early  strength  concrete  for  faster
construction

Development of deep soil mixing technique

Development  of  Laboratory  information  management
system for Construction

Development of Pavement Management System

Development of faster construction methods and systems

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4.

Expenditure on R&D:

(a) Capital
(b) Recurring

(c) Total

(d) Total R&D expenditure as a
percentage of total turnover

2008-2009

Rs. crore
2007-2008

5.01
75.18

80.19

6.61
60.64

67.25

0.24%

0.27%

TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, ADAPTATION AND INNOVATION:
Efforts  in  brief  made  towards  technology  absorption,
1.
adaptation and innovation:

Interaction  with  external  agencies  /  technology  partners
for exposure to the latest products / designs, manufacturing
technologies,  processes,  analytical  techniques  and
engineering  protocols.
Participating  in  national  /  international  conferences,
seminars and exhibitions.
Valuation,  adaptation  and/or  modification  of  imported
designs  /  technologies  to  suit  indigenous  requirements,
alternative materials / components.
Parametric  studies  involving  theoretical  models  duly
validated by experimental studies at in-house laboratories
and  pilot  plants  as  well  as  feedback  and  operating  data
during commissioning of various plants and machinery.
Review of patents in relevant technology areas.
Collaborative efforts with educational / research institutions
for technology upgradation.
Use of state-of-the-art equipment, instrument and software.
Analyzing feedback from users to improve processes and
services.
Adaptation  of  previously  developed  technologies  for
delivering products such as Winch & Mooring System for
Aerostats,  Torpedo  Launcher  mounts,  ASW  Rocket
launcher mounts & Anti-Tank Guided Missile launchers.
Indigenisation  of  all  the  boiler  components  of  Shell  Coal
Gasifiers.
Development of hydraulic gap setting mechanism for Jaw
Crusher, STJ108.
Development of design of Vibrating Feeder, Grizzly Feeder
and Conveyor for Mobile Crushing Plant.
Introduction of new products with indigenous technology;
also  developing  products  which  are  user-friendly,  eco-
friendly and with enhanced safety features.
Technology absorption in rubber mixing through hiring the
services of a Consultant.
Development of Blanking Tool For Climbing Bracket Head
Plate – which avoids Gas cutting and grinding.
Development of Compound Tool For Climbing Bracket Main
Plate – which combines 3 different operations in a single
tool.

2. Benefits derived as a result of the above efforts, e.g., product
improvement, cost reduction, product development, import
substitution, etc.:

Successful simulation / optimization of process design and
engineering for various E&C projects (cement, refinery, Oil
& Gas, fertilizer and chemical plants).

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Appropriate  refractory  design  for  high-temperature
applications.

Successful selection and characterization of materials for
critical  applications  and  implementation  of  suitable
preservation / corrosion protection techniques.

Establishment of in-house capability for dynamic simulation
of complex thermal-fluid systems in Combined Cycle Power
Plant.

Development of upgraded cement kiln and ball mill designs,
suitable  for  enhanced  production  capacity  and  higher
operating speeds.

Development of in-house expertise for seismic analysis of
buried pipelines.

Effective solutions to design / analysis problems involving
complex structures and piping systems for offshore Oil &
Gas applications.

Development  of  in-house  analysis  capabilities  and
resources for Deepwater Oil & Gas applications.

Capability  development  for  design  for  water  treatment
systems for various applications.

Successful testing / commissioning of plants and equipment
in  various  E&C  projects,  through  multi-disciplinary
technology support.

Acquisition of in-house expertise in high-end engineering
analysis (e.g., advanced FEA, CFD, Dynamic Simulation,
Acoustic Mapping, Rotor Dynamics, Non-Linear Analysis
etc.)  and  technologies  such  as  composite  materials,
advanced corrosion control methods and water treatment
techniques.

Establishment / upgradation of state-of-the art laboratory
facilities  for  material  characterization,  chemical  analysis,
corrosion control, vibration and acoustics and experimental
stress  analysis,  in  order  to  provide  comprehensive
technology  support  to  business  units.  This  has  reduced
the dependence on external agencies and enabled effective
execution of projects.

Indigenisation  (import  substitution)  &  development  of
products for Indian defence sector

Expansion of product range and export opportunities.

Product improvement.

Increasing knowhow within the country.

Improving the effectiveness of the operation of the crusher
by increading the Hydraulic gap setting.

Development  of  Vibrating  Feeder,  Grizzly  Feeder  and
Conveyor have resulted in product improvement and also
cost reduction.

3.

Information regarding technology imported during the last
5 years

S. Technology Imported
No.

Year of
Import

Status

a) Sour Water Stripping Process

2005

Absorbed

b)

Tail Glass Treatment Process

2005

Absorbed

c) Manufacturing know-how of

Cementing Unit

2007

Absorbed

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[C] FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO:

Activities  relating  to  exports,  initiatives  taken  to  increase
exports; development of new export markets for products
and services; and export plans.
Overview:
The Company has a diversified range of products. Each business
division of the Company has dedicated cells for giving impetus
to  exports.  The  Company  has  offices  abroad  and  agents  in
various countries to boost exports. The Company is intensifying
efforts  in  selected  countries  and  exploring  new  markets.  The
Company is expanding reach of new products through synergy
with  existing  products  and,  International  Engineering,
Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects. Export of heavy
engineering equipment has been identified as thrust area. The
Company  regularly  participates  in  prestigious  international
exhibitions  and  conducts  market  surveys  and  direct  mail
campaigns. The Company has an international presence, with
a global spread of offices and joint ventures with world leaders.
Its  large  technology  base  and  pool  of  experienced  personnel
enable it to offer integrated services in world markets.
Engineering & Construction Division:
E&C Division continues to focus on GCC countries for procuring
EPC  contracts.  The  division  has  set  up  overseas  design  and
engineering centres in UAE to cater to engineering support on
new  projects,  obtaining  stand-alone  engineering/consultancy
business and co-ordination/support on EPC projects awarded
in the region. The division is also focusing on electro-mechanical
construction works in all GCC countries and towards achieving
the same, JV companies have been formed in Kuwait, Oman,
Saudi Arabia  &  Qatar. The  division  is  widening  its  network  of
overseas  marketing  partners  in  the  GCC  as  well  as  other
countries in the Middle East & Far East. The division is looking
forward to other opportunities in the MENA region (Middle East
and North Africa) and CIS countries.
The  Company’s  E&C  Division  has  executed  and  is  executing
Engineering, Procurement (EP) and Engineering, Procurement
and Construction (EPC) projects in countries like Oman, Qatar,
Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, Malaysia, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, etc.,
and  in  the  field  of  upstream  hydrocarbon,  mid  &  downstream
hydrocarbon,  hydrocarbon  plant  construction  &  pipelines  and
power.  E&C  Division  has  actively  contributed  towards  clean
environment through execution of Clean Fuel projects such as
Motor  Spirit  Quality  Upgradation,  Diesel  Hydro  treating,
Hydrogen and Sulphur Block projects.
The global market for construction industry was at boom during
the first half of 2008-09. The Gulf market due to phenomenal oil
price  hike  created  lots  of  opportunity  for  the  Company  during
the first half. The inflationary trend had its own impact by way of
unprecedented  increase  in  commodity  prices  which  has
squeezed the margin since majority of the Company’s contracts
were fixed price contracts.
The business environment was very sluggish during the second
half of 2008-09 for the Building & Urban Infrastructure business
due  to  the  macro-economic  decline  on  a  scale  not  seen  for
decades.
The  economic  meltdown  had  a  great  impact  on  the  property
market in Dubai, which has forced the developers to defer lot of
their ambitious plans resulting in a very depressed market. The
Buildings & Urban Infrastructure business could not secure any
order due to the adverse market trend. The Company had also

adopted  a  cautious  approach  in  selecting  the  bids  to  avoid
liquidity  risk  seen  during  recession.  However  the  Power
Transmission & Distribution business and Ready Mix Concrete
business strengthened its presence in select Gulf Market.
The Gulf economy is mainly dependant on the movement of oil
price. With the oil price oscillating up and down it is expected
that the year ahead is going to be much more challenging than
the previous year. The business prospects for the Gulf Projects
in the Infrastructure, Power Transmission & Distribution business
are  expected  to  be  promising.  The  thrust  on  geographical
expansion through focus countries (Kuwait, Saudi, South Africa,
Botswana & Libya) is expected to yield good result in the years
to come. There are plans to strengthen our position in the ready-
mix-concrete  business.  Expanding  the  business  horizon  and
geography  are  some  of  the  futuristic  initiatives  taken  by  the
construction  division.
Heavy Engineering Division (HED):
HED continues to take a number of initiatives to enhance export
growth. In the last financial year, exports accounted for 50% of
total sales in the Division.
South America in general & Brazil in particular is emerging as a
major  market  for  process  plant  equipment.  HED  has  booked
orders worth Euro 113 million for the supply of Reactors & Coke
Drums  for  North  East  Refinery  project  of  Petroleo  Brasileiro
S.A. – Petrobras, Brazil.
Middle East & North Africa (MENA) continues to be focus market
for  HED.  Orders  for  supply  of  critical  equipment  to  fertilizer
projects were received from Oman, Algeria.
Orders for supply of Ammonia converters for various projects in
Iran were received. With these orders, Iran has been included
in HED’s list of important markets for equipment supply.
Coal gasification equipment is one of HED’s key products for
export. Orders for this equipment have been received from Shuifu
Coal Revamp Project, China and Ninh Binh Fine Coal Based
Urea Project, Vietnam.
China remains to be a major market for HED’s products. Apart
from coal gasification equipment, HED has also received order
for Methanol Converter for Sichuan Vinylon Works, Chongqing.
HED  has  been  exploring  opportunities  for  export  of  Defence,
Nuclear  Power  &  Aerospace  equipment  as  well.  With
authorization  from  ASME  (American  Society  of  Mechanical
Engineers) for the use of ‘N’ & ‘NPT’ stamps, the Company is
well  placed  to  supply  critical  nuclear  power  equipment  to  the
overseas market.
HED’s initiative for boosting of exports includes the following:
Offering valued added services like site work for Chinese
projects
Participation in international seminars
Building  on  the  success  of  Power  Plant  equipment  with
overseas customers
Offering  value  added  services  like  maintenance-friendly
design  features  for  High  Pressure  Heat  Exchangers  at
customer’s plants.
Establishment of Representative Offices in major overseas
markets.

Electrical & Electronics Business Division:
International Sales of Electrical Standard Products (ESP) has
continued to pursue the two pronged strategy of promoting sales
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With  the  introduction  of  type  tested  fixed  type  Switchboard  in
the UAE, ESP has made substantial inroads in the UAE market,
securing  prestigious  building  projects.  New  products  such  as
Busbar trunking and Wires were introduced in selected markets.
ESP  has  entered  into  new  brand  labelling  arrangements  for
MCCBs and supplies to commence during 2009-2010. ESP has
completed CCC (China Compulsory Certification) for MCCBs &
Controlgear products as planned. Export sales during 2008-09
were  97.6  Cr  (36%  growth).  Export  as  %  of  ESP  sale  has
increased from 5.4% (in 07-08) to 7.3% (in 08-09).
The  Electrical  Systems  and  Equipment,  offering  electrical
systems up to Medium Voltage (MV) range, grew significantly
in the GCC countries and North Africa. The Division’s JV in Saudi
Arabia  has  executed  many  significant  projects  in  the  Gulf
countries.  MV  product  sales  has  also  increased  substantially
over  last  year  and  enabled  better  positioning  as  complete
electrical solution provider up to 36kV range.
Control & Automation business has exports of engineered control
and automation solutions to Middle East, African countries etc.
It has export of engineering & software services. Also Deemed
export of the supplies & services for the control & automation
systems.
Metering business booked an order for trivector meters worth
US $ 0.5 million from Bangladesh. It will be executed in 2009-10.
It has participated in tenders worth US $ 0.4 million which are
under  evaluation.  Also  development  of  meter  as  per
specifications of utilities in certain select markets is in progress.
Manufacturing & Industrial Products Division:
Kansbahal  (KBL)  Unit  has  developed  contact  with  potential
customers,  local  service  providers  in  the  Middle-East  and
countries  like  Australia,  Indonesia,  where  opportunity  for
exporting Surface Miners is good.
Valves Business Unit already has a sizeable export business.
Plans  are  afoot  to  scale  up  the  exports  through  leveraging
alliances and agreements with major end-users, and diversifying
into additional markets such as South America, Iran etc., also
increased focus into Power Sector.
Rubber  Machinery  Business  Unit  (LTMBU)  has  been
continuously working on development of export markets, as most
global  tyre  companies  are  its  major  customers  and  revenues
from exports have always been forming a significant portion of
LTMBU sales.
A few initiatives detailed:
The following initiatives have been taken by the Company

Expanding  Modular  Fabrication  Facility  at  Hazira  and
making operational its Modular Fabrication Yard at Sohar,
Oman to cater to deepwater opportunities.
Joint  venture  with  SapuraCrest  Petroleum  Berhad  of
Malaysia  to  form  Offshore  International  FZC,  for
construction of own Heavy Lift & Pipelay Vessels (HLPV)
to  provide  offshore  installation  services  to  the  Oil  &  Gas

industry.  A  290-man  HLPV  (LTS  3000),  is  under
construction for the JV at a shipyard in Batam, Indonesia
and is scheduled to enter service in Q1 2010.

Establishing  two  joint  ventures  with  Mitsubishi  Heavy
Industries  of  Japan  for  environment-friendly  coal-fired
supercritical  boilers  and  supercritical  steam  turbine
generators.

Joint Ventures with local companies for undertaking electro-
mechanical  construction  activities  for  Hydrocarbon
Construction  &  Pipelines,  for  the  Middle  East  and  South
East Asian markets.

Efforts  for  strategic  alliances  with  Process  Licensors  /
technology  Providers  and  reputed  international  EPC
players are underway to undertake high value projects in
international markets.

Widening  new  geographical  areas  for  augmenting  its
exports.

Exploring inorganic growth opportunities for the acquisition
of specialized engineering outfits abroad.

Membership  of  global  forums  like  Engineering  &
Construction  Risk  Institute  (ECRI)  and  participating  in
international  seminars.

Implementation  of  Project  KIRAN  to  towards  operational
excellence  and  creating  a  lean  high  performance
organization.

Implementation  of  Knowledge  Management  System
“KnowNet”  for  capturing  tacit  knowledge  in  the  form  of
learnings  &  experiences  and  disseminating  the  same
across the organization.

Bringing in high caliber resources in the areas of front-end
marketing,  engineering,  project  management,  risk
management, contract administration, etc., to strengthen
the overseas operations.

Customized  Talent  Management  programmes  including
flagship  Capability  &  Leadership  Development  (CALD)
programmes for catering to the training and development
needs of employees.

Setting up a premier world-class centre for excellence in
project management - Project Management Institute (PMI)
at L&T Knowledge City – Vadodara.

Total foreign exchange used and earned:

Foreign Exchange earned
Foreign Exchange saved /
deemed exports

Total

Rs. crore

2008-2009

2007-2008

7,348.23

5,656.59

92.31

124.04

7,440.54

5,780.63

Foreign Exchange used

7,899.42

4,534.37

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Annexure ‘B’ to the Directors’ Report

(I)

A.

Employee Stock Ownership Scheme-1999-2003

PRE  RESTRUCTURE:

ESOP SERIES

Particulars

SAR-1999

(1)

(2)

2000

(3)

2002-A

(4)

2002-B

(5)

2003-A

2003-B

(6)

(7)

(a) Options  granted

(b)

The pricing formula

10,66,000
Stock Appreciation
Rights (SARs)

Grant price for the
purpose of
ascertaining  the
appreciation:
Average of daily
High Low Averages
of the Company’s
Share price on the
Stock  Exchange,
Mumbai,
during the year
April 1998 –
March 1999.
This worked out to
Rs. 199/- per share.

39,48,800
Equity  shares

37,81,100
Equity  shares

37,81,660
Equity  shares

67,51,000
Equity  shares

57,42,500
Equity  shares

The  average
market price on
the Stock
Exchange,
Mumbai,
on the date
of grant i.e.,
June 1,
2000 – Rs. 184/-
per share.

The  average
market price on
the Stock
Exchange,
Mumbai,
on the date
of grant i.e.,
April 19,
2002 – Rs. 172/-
per share.

The average of
the two weeks
high and low
prices of the
shares on the

The  average
market price on
the Stock
Exchange,
Mumbai,

The average of
the two weeks
high and low
prices of the
shares on the
on the date Stock  Exchange, Stock  Exchange,
Mumbai,
of grant i.e.,
Mumbai,
preceding  the
preceding  the
April 19,
date of grant
date of grant
2002 – Rs. 172/-
i.e., May 23,
i.e., May 23,
per share.
2003 – Rs. 206/-
2003 – Rs. 206/-
per share.
per share.

(c)

Options  vested

10,60,750

38,64,050

20,67,250

20,19,830

(d) Options  exercised

2,66,500

52,415

12,750

6,250

(e)

Total number of
shares arising as a
result of exercise of
Options  (Equity
shares of Rs. 10/-
each)

1,04,318

52,415

12,750

6,250

(f)

Options  lapsed

5250

1,46,025

1,25,300

1,07,375

(g)

Variation of terms
of Options

(h) Money realised by
exercise of Options

(i)

Total Number of
Options in force

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Rs.  10,43,180

Rs.  96,44,360

Rs.  21,93,000

Rs.  10,75,000

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

7,94,250
SARs

37,50,360

36,43,050

36,68,035

67,51,000

57,42,500

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A.

PRE RESTRUCTURE: (Contd.)

ESOP SERIES

Particulars

SAR-1999

(1)

(2)

2000

(3)

2002-A

(4)

2002-B

(5)

2003-A

2003-B

(6)

(7)

(j)

Employee-wise  details
of Options granted to –

i) Senior  Managerial

Personnel:

Mr. A.M. Naik

Mr. J.P. Nayak

Mr. Y.M. Deosthalee

Mr. K. Venkataramanan

Mr. R.N. Mukhija

Mr. V. K. Magapu

Mr. K.V. Rangaswami

Mr. M.V. Kotwal

Mr. A. Ramakrishna

Mr. P.M. Mehta

Mr. M. Karnani

ii) Any other employee who
receives a grant, in any
one year, of Options
amounting to 5% or more
of Options granted during
that year.

iii) Identified employees who
were granted Options,
during any one year,
equal to or exceeding
1% of the issued capital
(excluding  outstanding
warrants and
conversions) of the
Company at the time of
grant.

1,25,000

2,00,000

2,00,000

2,00,000

2,00,000

2,00,000

60,000

60,000

60,000

30,000

20,000

16,000

16,500

80,000

30,000

40,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

1,20,000

1,20,000

1,20,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

1,20,000

1,20,000

1,20,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

1,20,000

1,20,000

1,20,000

60,000

35,000

25,000

27,000

85,000

35,000

25,000

27,000

1,25,000

1,25,000

60,000

42,000

85,000

-

80,000

40,000

27,000

30,000

90,000

40,000

-

85,000

22,500

17,500

17,500

60,000

-

-

85,000

22,500

17,500

17,500

-

-

-

5,37,500

8,74,000

8,82,000

8,67,000

7,62,500

7,02,500

None

None

None

None

None

None

None

None

None

None

None

None

Consequent to the demerger (sanctioned by the High Court of Judicature at Bombay on April 22, 2004) of Cement Business of the Company and restructuring
of  the  share  capital  the  outstanding  SARs  were  converted  into  equivalent  number  of  Options  and  the  total  number  of  Options  in  force  as  above  were
readjusted in proportion to the restructured equity capital i.e., one Option for an equity share of the face value of Rs. 2/- for every two Options and repriced
at Rs. 14/- per Option in respect of ESOP Series 1999, 2000, 2002-A & 2002-B and Rs. 70/- per Option in respect of ESOP Series 2003-A & 2003-B.

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B.

POST RESTRUCTURE (PRE BONUS ISSUE -2006)

ESOP SERIES

Particulars

(1)

1999

(2)

2000

(3)

2002-A

(4)

2002-B

2003-A

2003-B

(5)

(6)

(7)

(a)

(1) Options  granted  (outstanding

3,97,125

18,75,180

18,21,525

18,34,018

33,75,500

28,71,250

and adjusted consequent to

restructuring of share capital)

(2) Options granted during:

(a)  2005-2006

(b) 1.4.2006 to 29.9.2006

(Equity shares of Rs. 2/- each)

(b)

The pricing formula

(Adjusted grant price per share )

(c)

Options  vested

6,02,670

56,460

35,30,380

Rs. 14/-

Rs. 70/-

(adjusted on restructure)

3,97,125

18,75,180

Add: vested post restructure

-

-

10,22,050

7,90,312

10,02,003

8,20,708

Nil

Nil

20,51,220

19,32,585

Total

3,97,125

18,75,180

18,12,362

18,22,711

20,51,220

19,32,585

(d) Options  exercised

3,97,121

18,65,367

18,03,824

18,04,510

20,33,343

19,14,964

(e)

Total number of shares arising as
a result of exercise of Options

(Equity shares of Rs. 2/- each)

3,97,121

18,65,367

18,03,824

18,04,510

20,33,343

19,14,964

(f)

Options lapsed and/or withdrawn

(g)

Variation of terms of Options

(h) Money realised by exercise of

4

Nil

5,613

Nil

12,326

Nil

14,583

6,94,997

3,23,009

Nil

Nil

Nil

Options

Rs. 55,59,694

Rs. 2,61,15,138

Rs. 2,52,53,536

Rs. 2,52,63,140

Rs. 14,23,34,010

Rs. 13,40,47,480

(i)

Total Number of Options in force -

Vested

Unvested

Total

(j)

Employee-wise details of

Options  granted

Nil

Nil

Nil

4,200

Nil

4,200

5,375

Nil

5,375

14,925

Nil

14,925

17,389

6,29,771

6,47,160

17,135

12,75,272

12,92,407

Please refer to Part A (j)

Consequent to the issue of Bonus Shares the total number of Options in force as above as at the record date for Bonus Issue i.e., September 29, 2006 was
readjusted  in  number  in  the  ratio  of  Bonus  Issue  (1:1)  and  the  above  exercise  price  of  Rs.  14/-  and  Rs.  70/-  was  readjusted  to  Rs.  7/-  and
Rs. 35/- respectively.

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C.

POST RESTRUCTURE (POST BONUS ISSUE 2006 – PRE BONUS ISSUE 2008):

ESOP SERIES

Particulars

(1)

1999

(2)

2000

(3)

2002-A

(4)

2002-B

2003-A

2003-B

(5)

(6)

(7)

(a)

(1) Options granted (outstanding
and adjusted consequent to
Bonus Issue)

(2) Options granted post

Bonus Issue

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

(g)

(h)

(i)

(Equity shares of Rs. 2/- each)

The pricing formula
(Adjusted grant price per share )

Options vested
(adjusted on Bonus Issue)
Add: vested post Bonus Issue

Total

Options exercised

Total number of shares arising as
a result of exercise of Options*
(Equity shares of Rs. 2/- each)

Options lapsed

Variation of terms of Options

Money realised by exercise of
Options

Total Number of Options in force -
Vested
Unvested

Total

(j)

Employee-wise details of
Options granted

Nil

8,400

10,750

29,850

12,94,320

25,84,814

7,18,430

33,03,244

Rs. 7/-

Rs. 35/-

8,400
-

8,400

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

8,400
Nil

8,400

10,750
-

10,750

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

29,850
-

29,850

34,778
12,35,430

34,270
19,90,863

12,70,208

20,25,133

Nil

12,52,754

19,38,270

10,000

12,45,754

18,95,270

Nil

Nil

25,840

2,12,861

Nil

Nil

Rs. 70,000

Rs. 4,36,01,390 Rs. 6,63,34,450

10,750
Nil

10,750

19,850
Nil

19,850

15,726
Nil

15,726

81,963
10,70,150

11,52,113

Please refer to Part A (j)

Nil
-

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil
Nil

Nil

* During the year 2007-2008, 50,000 shares were allocated to employees who exercised 7,000 Options under 2003-A Series and 43,000 Options under 2003-B
Series from the shares returned by two former Directors, pursuant to a Court order.

Consequent to the issue of Bonus Shares 2008 the total number of Options in force as above as at the record date for Bonus Issue i.e. October 3, 2008 was
readjusted  in  number  in  the  ratio  of  Bonus  Issue  (1:1)  and  the  above  exercise  price  of  Rs.  7/-  and  Rs.  35/-  was  readjusted  to  Rs.  3.50  and  Rs.  17.50
respectively.

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C.

POST RESTRUCTURE (POST BONUS ISSUE 2008):

ESOP SERIES

Particulars

(1)

1999

(2)

2000

(3)

2002-A

(4)

2002-B

2003-A

2003-B

(5)

(6)

(7)

Nil

16,800

21,500

39,700

31,452

23,04,226

(a)

(1) Options granted (outstanding
and adjusted consequent to
Bonus Issue)

(2) Options granted post

Bonus Issue

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

(g)

(h)

(i)

(Equity shares of Rs. 2/- each)

The pricing formula
(Adjusted grant price per share )

Options vested
(adjusted on Bonus Issue)
Add: vested post Bonus Issue

Total

Options exercised

Total number of shares arising as
a result of exercise of Options
(Equity shares of Rs. 2/- each)

Options lapsed

Variation of terms of Options

Money realised by exercise of
Options

Total Number of Options in force -
Vested
Unvested

Total

(j)

Employee-wise details of
Options granted

Rs. 3.50

Rs. 17.50

Nil
-

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil
Nil

Nil

16,800
-

16,800

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

21,500
-

21,500

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

16,800
Nil

16,800

21,500
Nil

21,500

39,700
-

39,700

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

39,700
Nil

39,700

Please refer to Part A (j)

1,53,800

24,58,026

1,63,926
5,19,650

6,83,576

4,47,226

4,47,226

50,912

Nil

31,452
-

31,452

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Rs. 78,26,455

31,452
Nil

31,452

2,26,326
17,33,562

19,59,888

Information required to be disclosed under SEBI (ESOS & ESPS) Guidelines, 1999
(II) Employee Stock Option Scheme - 2006

A.

PRE BONUS ISSUE 2008

ESOP SERIES

Particulars
(1)

(a)

(1) Options granted (Pre Bonus Issue)
Options Outstanding and adjusted
consequent to Bonus Issue#
(2) Options granted Post Bonus Issue
(Equity shares of Rs. 2/- each)

(b)

The pricing formula

2006
(2)

53,35,750
1,06,71,500

6,94,270

2006-A
(3)

-
-

29,06,240

The latest available closing price on
National Stock Exchange of India
Limited on August 31, 2006, preceding
the date of initial grant i.e., September
1, 2006 – Rs. 2,404/ per share.

The latest available closing price on National
Stock Exchange of India Limited on June 29,
2007, preceding the date of grant i.e, July 1,
2007 – Rs. 2,198/- per share (Discounted
 grant price per share – Rs. 1,202/-)

# Consequent to the issue of Bonus Shares the total number of Options in force as at the record date for Bonus Issue i.e., September 29, 2006
was readjusted in number in the ratio of Bonus Issue (1:1) i.e. 1,06,71,500 Equity Shares and the above exercise price of Rs. 2,404/- was
readjusted to Rs. 1,202/-.

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Information required to be disclosed under SEBI (ESOS & ESPS) Guidelines, 1999
(II) Employee Stock Option Scheme - 2006

A.

PRE BONUS ISSUE 2008 (Contd.)

ESOP SERIES

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

(g)

(h)

(i)

(j)

Particulars
(1)

Options  vested

Options  exercised

Total number of shares arising as a result of
exercise of Options (Equity shares of Rs. 2/- each)

Options lapsed and/or withdrawn

Variation of terms of Options

2006
(2)

20,13,200

12,80,677

12,80,677

32,72,955

Nil

Money realised by exercise of Options

153,93,73,754

Total Number of Options in force –
Vested
Unvested

Total

Employee-wise details of Options granted to –
i)
ii) Any other employee who receives a grant,

Senior  Managerial  Personnel

iii)

in any one year, of Options amounting to 5%
or more of Options granted during that year
Identified employees who were granted
Options, during any one year, equal to or
exceeding 1% of the issued capital (excluding
outstanding warrants and conversions) of the
Company at the time of grant

6,97,138
61,15,000

68,12,138

None
None

None

2006-A
(3)

40,524

25,034

25,034

1,80,428

Nil

3,00,90,868

14,844
26,85,934

27,00,778

Consequent to the issue of Bonus Shares 2008 the total number of Options in force as above as at the record date for Bonus issue i.e. October 3, 2008
was readjusted in number in the ratio of Bonus Issue (1:1) and the above exercise price of Rs. 1202/- was readjusted to Rs. 601/-.

B.

POST BONUS ISSUE 2008

Particulars
(1)

2006
(2)

(a)

(1) Options granted (outstanding and adjusted

1,36,24,276

consequent to Bonus Issue

(2) Options granted Post Bonus Issue

(Equity shares of Rs. 2/- each)

The pricing formula
(Adjusted grant price per share)

Options  vested
(Adjusted on Bonus Issue)
Add: Vested post Bonus Issue

Total

Options  exercised

Total number of shares arising as a result of
exercise of Options (Equity shares of Rs. 2/- each)

Nil

1,36,24,276

13,94,276

40,48,750

54,43,026

37,516

37,516

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

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ESOP SERIES

Rs. 601/-

2006-A
(3)

54,01,556

6,46,295

60,47,851

29,688

2,75,608

3,05,296

19,012

19,012

Information required to be disclosed under SEBI (ESOS & ESPS) Guidelines, 1999
(II) Employee Stock Option Scheme - 2006

B.

POST BONUS ISSUE 2008 (Contd.)

ESOP SERIES

(f)

(g)

(h)

(i)

(j)

(k)

(l)

Particulars
(1)

Options lapsed and/or withdrawn

Variation of terms of Options

Money realised by exercise of Options

Total Number of Options in force –
Vested
Unvested

Total

Employee-wise details of Options granted to –
i)
ii) Any other employee who receives a grant,

Senior  Managerial  Personnel

iii)

in any one year, of Options amounting to 5%
or more of Options granted during that year
Identified employees who were granted
Options, during any one year, equal to or
exceeding 1% of the issued capital (excluding
outstanding warrants and conversions) of the
Company at the time of grant

2006
(2)

2,61,900

Nil

2,25,47,116

53,21,810
80,03,050

1,33,24,860

2006-A
(3)

1,33,664

Nil

1,14,26,212

2,79,136
56,16,039

58,95,175

None
None

None

Employee Stock Ownership Scheme -1999-2003 and Employee Stock Option Scheme - 2006

Diluted Earning per Share (EPS) pursuant to issue (a) Diluted EPS before extraordinary items Rs. 45.68
of shares on exercise of Options calculated in
accordance with Accounting Standards (AS) 20

(b) Diluted EPS after extraordinary items Rs. 58.70

The difference between employee compensation
cost using intrinsic value method and the fair
value of the Options and impact of this difference
on profits and on EPS.

Had fair value method been adopted for expensing the ESOP compensation:
(a)

the ESOP compensation charge debited to P&L A/c for the year 2008-2009 would
have been higher by Rs. 93.74 crore (excluding Rs. 0.55 crore on account of grants
to employees of subsidiary companies)

(b) Basic EPS before extraordinary items would have decreased from Rs. 46.30 per

share to Rs. 44.70 per share

(c) Basic EPS after extraordinary items would have decreased from Rs. 59.50 per share

to Rs. 57.90 per share.

(d) Diluted EPS before extraordinary items would have decreased from Rs. 45.68 per

share to Rs. 44.10 per share.

(e) Diluted EPS after extraordinary items would have decreased from Rs. 58.70 per

share to Rs. 57.12 per share.

(m)(i)

(a) Weighted average exercise prices of Options Rs. 508.69 per option

granted during the year where exercise price
is less than market price.

(b) Weighted average exercise prices of Options No such grants during the year

granted during the year where exercise price
equals market price.

(ii)

(a) Weighted average fair values of Options

Rs. 670.71 per option

granted during the year where exercise price
is less than market price.

(b) Weighted average fair values of Options
granted during the year where exercise
price equals market price.

No such grants during the year

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Information required to be disclosed under SEBI (ESOS & ESPS) Guidelines, 1999
Employee Stock Ownership Scheme - 1999-2003 and Employee Stock Option Scheme - 2006

Particulars

ESOP SERIES

(n)

Method and significant assumptions used to
estimate the fair value of Options granted during
the year.

(a) Method

(b) Significant Assumptions

Black-Scholes  Method

(i) Weighted average risk-free interest rate

8.60%

(ii) Weighted average expected life of Options 3.75 years

(iii) Weighted average expected volatility

44.40%

(iv) Weighted  average  expected  dividends

Rs. 39.42 per option

(v) Weighted average market price

Rs. 1,018.59 per share

Notes: 1. The  weighted average exercise price and fair values of the options have been computed after considering bonus issue.

Auditors’ certificate on employee stock option schemes

We have examined the books of account and other relevant records and based on the information and explanations given to us, certify that in our opinion,
the  Company  has  implemented  the  Employee  Stock  Option  Schemes  in  accordance  with  SEBI  (Employee  Stock  Option  Schemes  and  Employee  Stock
Purchase Scheme) Guidelines, 1999 and the resolutions of the Company in general meetings held on August 26, 1999, August 22, 2003 and August 25, 2006.

Mumbai, May 28, 2009

SHARP & TANNAN
Chartered Accountants
by the hand of
F. M. Kobla
Partner
Membership No. 15882

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Annexure ‘C’ to the Directors’ Report

A. CORPORATE  GOVERNANCE

Corporate Governance is the application of best management practices, compliance of law and adherence to ethical standards to achieve
the Company’s objective of enhancing shareholder value and discharge of social responsibility. The Corporate Governance Structure in the
Company assigns responsibilities and entrusts authority among different participants in the organization viz., the Board of Directors, the
senior management, employees etc. The Company had infact adopted Corporate Governance and disclosure practices much before these
were mandated by legislation.

B. COMPANY’S  CORPORATE  GOVERNANCE  PHILOSOPHY

The Company’s essential character revolves around values based on transparency, integrity, professionalism and accountability. At the
highest level the Company continuously endeavors to improve upon these aspects on an ongoing basis and adopts innovative approaches
for  leveraging  resources,  converting  opportunities  into  achievements  through  proper  empowerment  and  motivation,  fostering  a  healthy
growth and development of human resources to take the Company forward.

C.

Strategic Supervision – by the Board of Directors comprising the Executive and Non-Executive Directors

THE  GOVERNANCE  STRUCTURE
The Company has four tiers of Corporate Governance structure, viz.:
(i)
(ii) Executive Management – by the Corporate Management comprising the Executive Directors
(iii) Strategy & Operational Management – by the operating Company Board of verticals in each Operating Division
(iv) Operational Management – by the Strategic Business Unit (SBU) Heads
The four-tier governance structure besides ensuring greater management accountability and credibility, facilitates increased autonomy of
businesses, performance discipline and development of business leaders, leading to increased public confidence.

D. ROLES OF VARIOUS CONSTITUENTS OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE IN THE COMPANY

a. Board of Directors (the Board):

The Directors of the Company are in a fiduciary position, empowered to oversee the management functions with a view to ensure its
effectiveness  and  enhancement  of  shareholder  value. The  Board  reviews  and  approves  management’s  strategic  plan  &  business
objectives and monitors the Company’s strategic direction.

b. Corporate Management (CM):

The  main  function  of  the  Corporate  Management  is  strategic  management  of  the  Company’s  businesses  within  Board  approved
direction and framework. This includes ensuring that effective systems are in place for appropriate reporting to the Board on important
matters.

c. Chairman & Managing Director (CMD):

d.

The CMD is the Chief Executive of the Company. He is the Chairman of the Board and the Corporate Management. His primary role
is to provide leadership to the Board and the Corporate Management for realizing the approved strategic plan and business objectives.
He presides over the meetings of the Board and the Shareholders.
Executive Directors (ED):
The Executive Directors, as members of the Board and the Corporate Management, contribute to the strategic management of the
Company’s businesses within Board approved direction and framework. They assume overall responsibility for strategic management
of business and corporate functions including its governance processes and top management effectiveness. As regards Subsidiaries,
Associates and Joint Venture Companies, they act as the custodians of the Company’s interests and are responsible for their governance
in accordance with the approved plans.

e. Non-Executive Directors (NED):

The Non-Executive Directors play a cruical role in enhancing balance to the Board processes with their independent judgment on
issues of strategy, performance, resources, standards of conduct, etc., besides providing the Board with valuable inputs.

E. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

a. Composition of the Board:

As on date the Board comprises Chairman & Managing Director, 7 Executive Directors and 9 Non-Executive Directors. The composition
of the Board is in conformity with Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement.

b. Meetings of the Board:

The Meetings of the Board are generally held at the Registered Office of the Company at L&T House, Ballard Estate, Mumbai 400 001.
However, during the year, a Board Meeting was held at L&T  Knowledge City, Baroda on January 2, 2009. During the year under
review, 10 Meetings were held on May 29, 2008, July 28, 2008, September 20, 2008, October 15, 2008, December 31, 2008, January
2, 2009, January 14, 2009, January 21, 2009, January 30, 2009 and March 25, 2009.
The Company Secretary prepares the agenda and the explanatory notes, in consultation with the Chairman & Managing Director and
circulates the same in advance to the Directors. Every Director is free to suggest inclusion of items on the agenda. The Board meets

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at least once every quarter inter alia to review the quarterly results. Additional Meetings are held, when necessary. Presentations are
made to the Board by atleast one Operating Division in a year for a complete review of its business. The Minutes of the proceedings
of the Meetings of the Board of Directors are noted and the draft minutes are circulated amongst the Members of the Board for their
perusal.  Comments,  if  any,  received  from  the  Directors  are  also  incorporated  in  the  Minutes,  in  consultation  with  the  Chairman &
Managing Director. The minutes are approved by the Members of the Board at the next Meeting. Senior management personnel are
invited to provide additional inputs for the items being discussed by the Board of Directors as and when necessary.
The composition of the Board of Directors is as on May 28, 2009. Their attendance at the Meetings during the year and at the last
Annual General Meeting as also number of other Directorships & Memberships of Committees as on March 31, 2009 are as follows:

Name of Director

Mr. A. M. Naik
Mr. J. P. Nayak
Mr. Y. M. Deosthalee
Mr. K. Venkataramanan
Mr. R. N. Mukhija
Mr. K. V. Rangaswami
Mr. V. K. Magapu
Mr. M. V. Kotwal
Mr. S. Rajgopal
Mr. S. N. Talwar
Mr. M. M. Chitale
Mr. Thomas Mathew T. $
Mr. N. Mohan Raj $
Mr. Subodh Bhargava
Mrs. Bhagyam Ramani @
Mr. A. K. Jain #~
Mr. J. S. Bindra *

Nature of
Directorship

No of Board
 Meetings
attended

No of other
Attendance
at last AGM Directorships Committee

No. of

No. of
Committee

Membership Chairmanship

CMD
ED
ED
ED
ED
ED
ED
ED
NED
NED
NED
NED
NED
NED
NED
NED
NED

10
9
10
10
9
9
10
10
9
10
10
5
8
10
6
9
1

YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
NO
NO
YES
YES
YES
N.A.

2
10
11
4
1
4
2
–
1
14
7
3
1
11
3
2
–

–
1
1
–
2
2
1
–
1
8
3
1
2
5
1
3
–

–
5
4
2
–
–
–
–
–
4
4
1
–
4
–
–
–

None of the above Directors are related inter-se.
$ Representing equity interest of LIC
@ Representing equity interest of GIC
# Representing equity interest of SUUTI
~ Appointed on May 29, 2008
* Appointed w.e.f January 30, 2009

c.

CMD – Chairman & Managing Director
ED – Executive Director
NED – Non-Executive Director
Information to the Board:
The Board of Directors has complete access to the information within the Company, which inter alia includes -
(cid:2)

Annual revenue budgets and capital expenditure plans
Quarterly results and results of operations of operating divisions and business segments
Financing plans of the Company

(cid:2)

(cid:2)

(cid:2) Minutes of meeting of Audit Committees and Nomination & Compensation Committees
(cid:2)
Details of any joint venture, acquisitions of companies or collaboration agreement

(cid:2) Materially fatal or serious accidents or dangerous occurrences, any material effluent or pollution problems
(cid:2)

Any materially relevant default, if any, in financial obligations to and by the Company or substantial non-payment for goods sold
or services rendered, if any
Any issue, which involves possible public or product liability claims of substantial nature, including any Judgment or Order, if any,
which may have strictures on the conduct of the Company
Developments in respect of human resources
Compliance  or  Non-compliance  of  any  regulatory,  statutory  nature  or  listing  requirements  and  investor  service  such  as  non-
payment of dividend, delay in share transfer etc., if any

(cid:2)

(cid:2)

(cid:2)

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F.

BOARD  COMMITTEES

The Board currently has 3 Committees: 1) Audit Committee, 2)
Nomination and Compensation Committee and 3) Shareholders’/
Investors’ Grievance Committee. The Board is responsible for
constituting,  assigning  and  co-opting  the  members  of  the
Committees.

1) Audit Committee

The role of the Audit Committee includes the following:
(cid:2)

(cid:2)

(cid:2)

(cid:2)

(cid:2)

(cid:2)

(cid:2)

(cid:2)

(cid:2)

(cid:2)

(cid:2)

(cid:2)

(cid:2)

Overseeing the Company’s financial reporting process
and disclosure of its financial information
Recommending  the  appointment  of  the  Statutory
Auditors and fixation of their remuneration
Reviewing and discussing with the Statutory Auditors
and the Internal Auditor about internal control systems
Reviewing  the  adequacy  and  independence  of  the
Internal Audit function, and observations of the Internal
Auditor
Reviewing  major  accounting  policies  and  practices
and adoption of applicable Accounting Standards
Reviewing major accounting entries involving exercise
of judgment by the management
Disclosure of contingent liabilities
Reviewing, if necessary, the findings of any internal
investigations by the Internal Auditors and reporting
the matter to the Board
Reviewing the risk management mechanisms of the
Company
Reviewing of compliance with Listing Agreement and
various other legal requirements concerning financial
statements and related party transactions
Reviewing  the  Quarterly  and  Half  yearly  financial
results  and  the Annual  financial  statements  before
they are submitted to the Board of Directors
Reviewing  the  operations,  new  initiatives  and
performance of the business divisions
Looking  into  the  reasons  for  substantial  defaults  in
payments  to  depositors,  debenture  holders,
shareholders(in  case  of  non-payment  of  declared
dividends) and creditors, if any

Minutes of the Audit Committee Meetings are circulated to the
Members of the Board of Directors and taken note of.
The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors was formed in
1986 and as on March 31, 2009 comprises three Non-executive
Directors, all of whom are independent.
The Committee met 7 times during the year on April 26, 2008,
May 16, 2008, May 28, 2008, July 28, 2008, October 15, 2008,
January  21,  2009  and  January  30,  2009.  The  attendance  of
Members at the Meetings was as follows-

Name

Status

No. of Meetings
Attended & Remarks

Mr. M. M. Chitale
Mr. N. Mohan Raj
Mrs. Bhagyam Ramani

Chairman
Member
Member

7
5
6

All the members of the Audit Committee are financially literate
and have accounting or related financial management expertise.

The  Chief  Financial  Officer  and  the  Chief  Internal Auditor  are
permanent invitees to the Meetings of the Audit Committee. The
Company Secretary is the Secretary to the Committee.
The Company’s Internal Audit function is ISO 9001:2000 certified.

2) Nomination & Compensation Committee

i)

Terms of reference:

To review, assess and recommend the appointment
of  Executive  and  Non-Executive  Directors  and,  to
review  their  remuneration  package,  to  recommend
compensation  to  the  Non-Executive  Directors  in
accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act,
1956, to consider and recommend Employee Stock
Option Schemes and to administer and superintend
the same.

ii) Composition:

The Committee has been in place since 1999. As at
March  31,  2009,  the  Committee  comprises  3  Non-
Executive  Directors  and  the  Chairman  &  Managing
Director.
The Committee met 7 times during the year on May
28, 2008, July 28, 2008, September 20, 2008, October
15, 2008, December 31, 2008, January 30, 2009 and
March 24, 2009. The attendance of Members at the
Meetings was as follows-

Name

Status

Mr. S. Rajgopal
Mr. S. N. Talwar
Mr. Subodh Bhargava
Mr. A. M. Naik

Chairman
Member
Member
Member

iii) Remuneration  Policy

No. of Meetings
Attended &
Remarks
6
7
7
7

The  objectives  of  the  remuneration  policy  are  to
motivate  employees  to  excel  in  their  performance,
recognize their contribution, retain talent and reward
merit.  Remuneration  of  employees  largely  consists
of base remuneration, perquisites and performance
incentives.
The components of the remuneration vary for different
grades  and  are  governed  by  industry  pattern,
qualifications,  experience,  responsibilities  handled,
individual performance, etc.

iv) Details of remuneration paid / payable to Directors

for the year ended March 31, 2009:
(a) Executive  Directors:

The details of remuneration paid / payable to the
Executive Directors is as follows-

Names

Salary

(Rs. Lakh)
Perquisites Retirement Commission
Benefits

Mr. A. M. Naik
Mr. J. P. Nayak
Mr. Y. M. Deosthalee
Mr. K. Venkataramanan
Mr. R. N. Mukhija
Mr. K. V. Rangaswami
Mr. V. K. Magapu
Mr. M. V. Kotwal

132.00
69.00
72.00
69.00
66.00
63.00
63.00
60.00

15.00
15.00
87.89
87.38
86.73
12.24
12.60
69.99

263.66
132.64
133.45
132.64
131.82
108.22
108.22
107.40

844.50
422.25
422.25
422.25
422.25
337.80
337.80
337.80

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(cid:2)

(cid:2)

(cid:2)

Notice period for termination of appointment of Chairman
& Managing Director and other Whole-time Directors is six
months on either side.
No  severance  pay  is  payable  on  termination  of
appointment.
Details of Options granted under Employee Stock Option
Schemes are given in Annexure ‘B’ to the Directors’ Report

(b) Non-Executive  Directors:

The Non-Executive Directors are paid sitting fees
@ Rs. 20,000/- per meeting of the Board or its
Committees. The amount of commission paid to
each Non-Executive Director is decided by the
Board of Directors on the basis of the following
criteria -
i.

Number  of  Board  /  Committee  Meetings
attended
Chairmanship of Committees

ii.
As required by the provisions Clause 49 of the
Listing Agreement,  the  criteria  for  payment  to
Non-Executive  Directors  is  made  available  on
the  investor  page  of  our  corporate  website
www.larsentoubro.com
The details of remuneration paid / payable to the
Non-Executive Directors is as follows-

Names

Sitting Fees

Commission

(Rs. Lakh)

Mr. S. Rajgopal
Mr. S. N. Talwar
Mr. M. M. Chitale
Mr. Thomas Mathew T.
Mr. N. Mohan Raj
Mr. Subodh Bhargava
Mrs. Bhagyam Ramani
Mr. A. K. Jain
Mr. J. S. Bindra

3.00
3.40
3.40
1.20*
2.60*
3.40
2.40*
2.40
0.20

7.50
6.50
7.50
7.50*
6.50*
6.50
6.50*
6.50*
1.50

* Payable to respective Institutions they represent.

Details  of  shares  and  convertible  instruments
held by the Non-Executive Directors as on date
are as follows –

Names

No. of Shares held

Mr. S. Rajgopal #
Mr. S.N.Talwar
Mr. M.M. Chitale
Mr. Thomas Mathew T *
Mr. N. Mohan Raj *
Mr. Subodh Bhargava
Mrs. Bhagyam Ramani *
Mr. A. K. Jain *
Mr. J. S. Bindra

900
6,000
550
200
200
500
200
400
100

* held jointly with the Institution they represent
# has been granted 60,000 stock options

3)

Shareholders’ / Investors’ Grievance Committee:

Terms of reference:

The  terms  of  reference  of  the  Shareholders’  /  Investors’
Grievance Committee are as follows:
(cid:2)

Redressal of Shareholders’ / Investors’ complaints

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(cid:2)

Allotment,  transfer  &  transmission  of  Shares/
Debentures  or  any  other  securities  and  issue  of
duplicate  certificates  and  new  certificates  on  split/
consolidation/renewal etc. as may be referred to it by
the Share Transfer Committee.

Composition:
As  on  March  31,  2009  the  Shareholders’  /  Investors’
Grievance  Committee  comprises  of  2  Non-Executive
Directors and 2 Executive Directors.
During the year, the Committee held 4 meetings on May
29,  2008,  July  28,  2008,  October  15,  2008  and  January
30, 2009. The attendance of Members at the Meetings was
as follows-

Name

Status

Mr. Thomas Mathew T.
Mr. J. P. Nayak
Mr. R. N. Mukhija
Mr. A. K. Jain

Chairman
Member
Member
Member

No. of Meetings
Attended
1
4
3
3 *

* Appointed on May 29, 2008.
Mr. N. Hariharan, Company Secretary is the Compliance
Officer.
During the year, 113 letters were received, all of which were
responded to / resolved. As on March 31, 2009, 69 requests
involving  transfer  of  7,098  shares  were  under  process.
These requests were less than ten days old and have since
been processed.
Complaints  from  Investors  are  resolved  expeditiously
except matters which are sub-judice.
The Board has delegated the powers to approve transfer
of shares to a committee of three Senior Executives. This
Committee held 48 meetings during the year and approved
the transfer of shares lodged with the Company.

G. OTHER  INFORMATION

a) Risk Management Framework:

The Company has in place mechanisms to inform Board
Members  about  the  risk  assessment  and  minimization
procedures and periodical review to ensure that executive
management controls risk by means of a properly defined
framework.
A detailed note on risk management is given in the Financial
Review section of Management’s Discussion and Analysis
report elsewhere in this Report.

b) Code of Conduct:

The Company has laid down a code of conduct for all Board
members and senior management personnel. The code of
conduct  is  available  on  the  website  of  the  Company
www.larsentourbo.com.  The  declaration  of  Chairman  &
Managing Director is given below:

To the Shareholders of Larsen & Toubro Limited

Sub: Compliance with Code of Conduct

I  hereby  declare  that  all  the  Board  Members  and  Senior
Management Personnel have affirmed compliance with the
Code of Conduct as adopted by the Board of Directors.

A. M. Naik
Chairman & Managing Director

Date: May 26, 2009
Place: Mumbai

c) General Body Meetings:

Procedure for Postal Ballot

The last three Annual General Meetings of the Company
were held at Birla Matushri Sabhagar, Mumbai as under:
Date

Financial Year

Time

2007-2008
2006-2007
2005-2006

August 29, 2008
August 24, 2007
August 25, 2006

3.00 p.m.
2.15 p.m.
3.00 p.m.

The following Special Resolutions were passed by the members
at the past 3 Annual General Meetings:
Annual General Meeting held on August 29, 2008:
(cid:2)

Raising  of  capital  through  QIP’s  by  issue  of  shares  /
convertible debentures / securities upto an amount of USD
600 million or Rs. 2400 crores.
Appointment  of  Statutory  Auditors  and  remuneration
payable to them.

(cid:2)

Annual General Meeting held on August 24, 2007:
(cid:2)

Raising of capital in Indian and/or International market by
issue of shares/ securities.
Appointment  of  Statutory  Auditors  and  remuneration
payable to them.

(cid:2)

Annual General Meeting held on August 25, 2006:
(cid:2)

Introduction  and  implementation  of  ESOP  Scheme-2006
and to issue upto 5% of the equity capital to employees
including Executive Directors and Non-Executive Directors
of the Company.
Offering the benefits of ESOP Scheme 2006 to the eligible
employees  of  subsidiary  companies  as  permitted  by  law
to eligible employees of Associate Companies.
Appointment  of  Statutory  Auditors  and  remuneration
payable to them.

(cid:2)

(cid:2)

d) Approval by Members through Postal Ballot:

The Company sought approval of the Members, for passing
a  Special  Resolution  under  Section  293(1)(a)  of  the
Companies Act, 1956, for restructuring the business of the
Company  including  by  transferring,  selling  and  /  or
disposing  of  the  Medical  Equipment  &  System  (“MED”)
Business unit of the Company to its subsidiary company
or  to  any  other  entity  as  a  going  concern  as  may  be
approved  by  the  Board.  Mr.  S.  N. Ananthasubramanian,
Practising  Company  Secretary,  was  appointed  as  the
Scrutinizer for conducting the Postal Ballot process. The
details of the voting pattern are as under:

Particulars

In favour of the
Resolution
Against the
Resolution

Total

No. of Votes
cast

% of total votes
cast

15,57,24,533

99.42

9,09,463

15,66,33,996

0.58

100.00

Number of Invalid Ballots (unsigned/unticked) was 376. The
Resolution was approved by an overwhelming majority of
the Members.

After receiving the approval of the Board of Directors, Notice
of the Postal Ballot, text of the Resolution and Explanatory
Statement,  relevant  documents,  Postal  Ballot  Form  and
self-addressed postage pre-paid envelopes are sent to the
shareholders to enable them to consider and vote for or
against the proposal within a period of 30 days from the
date  of  dispatch.  The  calendar  of  events  containing  the
activity chart is filed with the Registrar of Companies within
7  days  of  the  passing  of  the  Resolution  by  the  Board  of
Directors.  After  the  last  date  for  receipt  of  ballots,  the
Scrutinizer, after due verification, submits the results to the
Chairman. Thereafter, the Chairman declares the result of
the Postal Ballot. The same is published in the Newspapers
and displayed on Website and Notice board.

e) Disclosures:

1. During the year, there were no transactions of material
nature with the Directors or the Management or the
subsidiaries or relatives that had potential conflict with
the interests of the Company.

2.

There were no instances of non-compliance on any
matter related to the capital markets, during the last
three years.

f) Means of communication:
Company’s 

1.

corporate 

The 
website
www.larsentoubro.com  provides  comprehensive
information about its portfolio of businesses. Section
on  “Investors”  serves  to  inform  and  service  the
Shareholders allowing them to access information at
their  convenience.  The  entire  Report  and Accounts
are available in downloadable formats.

2. Quarterly & Annual Results are published in prominent
daily  newspapers  viz.  The  Business  Standard,  The
Financial  Express,  The  Hindu  Business  Line  &
Loksatta.

3.

Information  to  Stock  Exchanges  is  now  being  filed
through corp-filing. Investors can view this information
by visiting the website www.corpfiling.co.in.

4. Official  news  releases,  presentations  etc.  made  to
Institutional  Investors  and  the  shareholding  pattern
of the Company, on a quarterly basis are displayed
on the Company’s website: www.larsentoubro.com.

5. Management’s  Discussion  & Analysis  forms  part  of
the Annual Report, which is mailed to the shareholders
of the Company.

GENERAL  SHAREHOLDERS’  INFORMATION

a) Annual General Meeting:

The Annual  General  Meeting  of  the  Company  has  been  convened
on Friday, August 28, 2009 at Birla Matushri Sabhagar, Marine Lines,
Mumbai – 400 020 at 3.00 p.m.

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b)

Financial calendar:

1. Annual Results of 2008-09

May 28, 2009

2. Mailing of Annual Reports

Second week of July, 2009

3. First Quarter Results

Around third week of July, 2009

4. Annual General Meeting

August 28, 2009

5. Payment of Dividend

September 2, 2009

6. Second Quarter results

End of October, 2009

7. Third Quarter results

End of January, 2010

c) Book Closure:

The dates of Book Closure are from Friday, August 21, 2009 to
Friday, August 28, 2009 (both days inclusive) to determine the
members entitled to the dividend for 2008-2009.

(cid:2)

Post Bonus

d)

Listing of equity shares / shares underlying GDRs on
Stock Exchanges:

The shares of the Company are listed on The Bombay Stock
Exchange Limited (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange of
India Limited (NSE).
Shares  underlying  GDRs  are  listed  on  Luxembourg  Stock
Exchange and London Stock Exchange.

e)

Listing Fees to Stock Exchanges:

The Company has paid the Listing Fees for the year 2009-2010
to both the above Stock Exchanges.

f)

Custodial Fees to Depositories:

The Company has paid custodial fees for the year 2009-2010
to National Securities Depository Limited and Central Depository
Services (India) Limited.

g) Stock  Code/Symbol:

BSE : 500510
NSE : LT
ISIN No. : INE018A01030
Reuters RIC: LART.BO
The Company’s shares constitute a part of BSE 30 Index of the
Bombay Stock Exchange Limited as well as NIFTY Index of the
National Stock Exchange of India Limited.

h) Stock market price data for the year 2008-2009:

(cid:2)

Pre-Bonus

Month

L&T BSE Price (Rs.)

BSE SENSEX

2008

April

May

June

July

High

Low

Month Close

High

Low

Month Close

3,085.00

2,545.00

3,003.35

17,480.74

15,297.96

17,287.31

3,262.00

2,666.00

2,981.35

17,735.70

16,196.02

16,415.57

3,038.00

2,165.00

2,183.20

16,632.72

13,405.54

13,461.60

2,814.90

2,100.00

2,602.70

15,130.09

12,514.02

14,355.75

August

2,930.00

2,480.15

2,589.85

15,579.78

14,002.43

14,564.53

September

2,825.00

2,256.00

2,442.85

15,107.10

12,153.55

12,860.43

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Month

2008

L&T BSE Price (Rs.)

BSE SENSEX

High

Low

Month Close

High

Low

Month Close

October

1,250.00

680.00

805.45

13,203.86

7,697.39

9,788.06

November

960.00

December

843.70

700.00

670.00

726.95

10,945.41

8,316.39

9,092.72

774.40

10,188.54

8,467.43

9,647.31

2009

January

February

March

867.90

711.00

693.70

611.00

598.25

557.00

689.20

10,469.72

8,631.60

9,424.24

611.45

9,724.87

8,619.22

8,891.61

672.65

10,127.09

8,047.17

9,708.50

i)

j)

Registrar and Share Transfer Agents:

Sharepro Services (India) Private Limited, Mumbai.

Share Transfer System:

The Company’s Shares are required to be compulsorily traded
in  the  Stock  Exchanges  in  dematerialized  form.  Shares  in
physical mode which are lodged for transfer are processed and
returned within the stipulated time. The share related information
is available online.
Physical  shares  received  for  dematerialization  are  processed
within a period of 21 days from the date of receipt. Bad deliveries
are promptly returned to Depository Participants (DP’s) under
advice to the shareholders.

k) Distribution of Shareholding as on March 31, 2009:

No. of Shares

Shareholders

Shareholding

Number

%

Number

%

Up to 500

8,81,403

94.63

6,68,22,648

11.41

501 – 1000

1001 – 2000

2001 – 3000

3001 – 4000

4001 – 5000

5001 – 10000

27,735

11,978

3,441

1,900

1,028

2,033

10001 and above

1,845

2.98

1.29

0.37

0.20

0.11

0.22

0.20

2,03,20,177

1,71,58,595

85,13,817

67,13,214

46,60,729

1,42,19,637

3.47

2.93

1.45

1.15

0.80

2.43

44,72,79,045

76.36

TOTAL

9,31,363

100.00

58,56,87,862

100.00

l)

Categories of Shareholders as on March 31, 2009 is as
under:

Category

Shareholding

No. of Shares

%

Financial Institutions

18,76,10,525

Foreign Institutional Investors

Shares underlying GDRs

Mutual Funds

Bodies Corporate

Directors & Relatives

6,97,05,591

1,71,92,103

3,43,36,111

3,37,60,770

66,67,993

L&T Employees Welfare Foundation

7,44,04,116

32.03

11.90

2.94

5.86

5.77

1.14

12.70

27.66

General Public

TOTAL

16,20,10,653

58,56,87,862

100.00

m) Dematerialization of shares:

As on March 31, 2009, 96.2% of the Company’s total paid-up
capital  representing  56,32,91,981  shares  were  held  in
dematerialized  form  and  the  balance  3.8%  representing
2,23,95,881 shares were held in paper form.

n) Outstanding  GDRs  /  ADRs  /  Warrants  or  any  Convertible
Instruments, conversion date and likely impact on equity:

The  outstanding  GDRs  are  backed  up  by  underlying  equity
shares which are part of the existing paid up capital.

o)

Listing of Debt Securities:

The  redeemable  Non-Convertible  debentures  issued  by  the
Company are listed on the Wholesale Debt Market (WDM) of
National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE).

p) Debenture Trustees (for privately placed debentures)

IDBI Trusteeship Services Limited
Ground Floor, Asian Building
17, R. Kamani Marg
Ballard Estate
Mumbai – 400 001

q) Plant Locations:

Manufacturing facilities of the Company and its Group are located
(within India) at Ahmednagar, Bangalore, Chennai, Coimbatore,
Faridabad,  Hazira  (Surat),  Kansbahal  (Rourkela),  Mumbai,
Mysore,  Pithampur,  Puducherry,  Pune,  Vadodara  and
Visakhapatnam;  and  in Australia,  China,  Indonesia,  Malaysia,
Oman, Saudi Arabia and U.A.E.

r)

Address for correspondence:

Larsen & Toubro Limited,
L&T House,
Ballard Estate,
Mumbai 400 001.
Tel. No. (022) 67525 656,
Fax No. (022) 67525 893
Shareholder correspondence may be directed to the Company’s
Registrar  and  Share  Transfer Agent,  whose  address  is  given
below:
1.

Sharepro Services (India) Private Limited-Unit:L&T
Samhita Warehousing Complex,
Bldg. No.13 A B, Gala No. 52 to 56
Near Sakinaka Telephone Exchange,
Andheri – Kurla Road, Sakinaka, Mumbai – 400 072
Tel No. : (022) 6772 0300 / 6772 0400
Fax No. : (022) 2859 1568 / 2850 8927
E-Mail : lnt@shareproservices.com; sharepro@vsnl.com

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2.

Sharepro Services (India) Private Limited-Unit:L&T
912, Raheja Centre, Free Press Journal Road,
Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021.
Tel : (022) 6613 4700
Fax : (022) 2282 5484

s)

Investor  Grievances:

The Company has an exclusive e-mail id viz. igrc@lth.ltindia.com
to  enable  investors  to  register  their  complaints,  if  any.  The
Company strives to reply to the complaints within a period of 3
working days.

t)

Non-mandatory requirements on Corporate Governance
recommended under the Clause 49 of the Listing
Agreement:

The  Company  has  adopted  the  following  non-mandatory
requirements  on  Corporate  Governance  recommended  under
Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement:
1.

A Nomination & Compensation Committee is in place since
1999. The Committee comprises of three Non-Executive
Directors  and  the  Chairman  &  Managing  Director  of  the
Company.

2. Whistle Blower policy for L&T and its group companies is

in place.
Access to the Audit committee of the Board is also available.

3.

u) Securities Dealing Code:

Pursuant to the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations
1992, a Securities Dealing Code for prevention of insider trading

is  in  place. The  objective  of  the  Code  is  to  prevent  purchase
and/or sale of shares of the Company by an Insider on the basis
of  unpublished  price  sensitive  information.  Under  this  Code,
Designated  Persons  (Directors, Advisors,  Officers  and  other
concerned employees/persons) are prevented from dealing in
the Company’s shares during the closure of Trading Window.
To  deal  in  securities  beyond  specified  limit,  permission  of
Compliance  Officer  is  also  required.  All  the  Designated
Employees  are  also  required  to  disclose  related  information
periodically as defined in the Code.
Mr. N. Hariharan, Company Secretary has been designated as
the Compliance Officer.

v)

ISO 9001:2000 Certification:

The  Company’s  Secretarial  Department  which  provides
secretarial services and investor services for the Company and
its  Subsidiary  and  Associate  Companies  is  ISO  9001:2000
certified.

w) Secretarial Audit for Capital Reconciliation:

As stipulated by SEBI, a Qualified Practising Company Secretary
carries out Secretarial Audit to reconcile the total admitted capital
with National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) and Central
Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) and the total issued
and listed capital. This audit is carried out every quarter and the
report thereon is submitted to the Stock Exchanges. The Audit
confirms that the total Listed and Paid-up capital is in agreement
with the aggregate of the total number of shares in dematerialized
form and in physical form.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) certification

To the Board of Directors of Larsen & Toubro Limited

Dear Sirs,

Sub: CEO / CFO certificate
(Issued in accordance with provisions of clause 49 of the Listing Agreement)

We have reviewed the financial statements, read with the cash flow statement of Larsen & Toubro Limited for the year ended March 31, 2009 and
that to the best of our knowledge and belief, we state that;
(a)

(i)
These statements do not contain any materially untrue statement or omit any material fact or contain statements that may be misleading;
(ii) These statements present a true and fair view of the Company’s affairs and are in compliance with current accounting standards,

applicable laws and regulations.

(b) There are, to the best of our knowledge and belief, no transactions entered into by the Company during the year which are fraudulent,

illegal or in violation of the Company’s code of conduct.

(c) We accept responsibility for establishing and maintaining internal controls for financial reporting. We have evaluated the effectiveness of
internal control systems of the Company and have disclosed to the Auditors and the Audit Committee, deficiencies in the design or operation
of internal controls, if any, and steps taken or proposed to be taken for rectifying these deficiencies.

(d) We have indicated to the Auditors and the Audit Committee:

(i)

(ii)

Significant changes in accounting policies made during the year and that the same have been disclosed suitably in the notes to the
financial statements; and
Instances of significant fraud of which we have become aware and the involvement therein, if any, of the management or an employee.

Y. M. Deosthalee
Chief Financial Officer

A. M. Naik
Chairman & Managing Director

Yours sincerely,

Place: Mumbai
Date: May 28, 2009

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Auditors certificate on compliance of conditions of corporate governance

To the members of Larsen & Toubro Limited

We have examined the compliance of conditions of corporate governance by Larsen & Toubro Limited for the year ended March 31, 2009 as
stipulated in clause 49 of the listing agreement entered into by the Company with the stock exchanges.

The compliance of conditions of corporate governance is the responsibility of management. Our examination was limited to procedures and
implementation thereof, adopted by the Company for ensuring the compliance of the conditions of corporate governance. It is neither an audit
nor an expression of opinion on the financial statements of the Company.

In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us, we certify that the Company has complied in all
material respects with the conditions of corporate governance as stipulated in the above mentioned listing agreement.

We state that such compliance is neither an assurance as to the future viability of the Company nor the efficiency or effectiveness with which
management has conducted the affairs of the Company.

Mumbai, May 28, 2009

SHARP AND TANNAN
Chartered Accountants
by the hand of
F. M. KOBLA
Partner
Membership No. 15882

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Management Discussion & Analysis 2008-2009

Review of the Economic Scenario

was  accentuated  due  to  contraction  in  the

The  Indian  economy  began  the  year  2008-

2009  on  a  confident  note.  Sound  economic

fundamentals,  encouraging  performance  by

the country's infrastructure & core sectors and

buoyant  global  economic  conditions  were

conducive  for  maintaining  the  investment

demand  for  petroleum  products.  This

heightened  the  uncertainty  for  new  capital

investments in oil exploration and distribution

in  the  Gulf  countries. These  developments

posed  significant  challenges  for  the

international business of the Engineering and

momentum.  However,  the  global  financial

Construction  segment.

turmoil emerging from sub-prime crisis in the

US, extreme volatility in the prices of crude oil,

steel, cement & other key raw materials and

liquidity constraints led to a slowdown in the

Business Performance

Countering the adverse business conditions,

the Company achieved satisfactory growth in

complemented  by  a  focused  organisation
structure. The  Company’s  profitability  was
protected  from  input  cost  volatility  due  to
efficient  contract  structuring. The  product
businesses, however had to bear the burden
of higher input costs without corresponding
higher realisation from the market.

At the Group level, the total income registered
a significant increase over the previous year
driven  by  a  satisfactory  performance  of  the
parent company and its flagship subsidiaries.

domestic economy .

the  order  inflow  during  2008-2009.  The

Strategic Initiatives

Engineering  and  Construction  segment  was

Consequently,  the  country's  GDP  growth  for

able  to  garner  project  orders  not  only  in

the year 2008-2009 dropped to 6.7% against

traditional sectors such as Hydrocarbon and

the  growth of around 9% seen during the past

Infrastructure,  but  were  also  successful  in

few  years.  Almost  all  the  sectors  of  the

bagging orders in the emerging sectors such

economy witnessed considerable moderation

as  Railways  and  Power.  The  orders  came

in  the  growth  trends. 

In  particular,

mainly from the domestic market.

manufacturing  and  capital  goods  sectors

were  adversely  impacted  by  the  credit

squeeze  and  low  demand  forcing  the

postponement of industrial expansion plans.

The sales growth during the year 2008-2009

was  impressive  on  the  back  of  healthy

performance  of 

the  Engineering  &

Construction 

segment.  The  product

The  Index  of  Industrial  Production  for  2008-

businesses, however, saw severe curtailment

2009  showed  a  growth  of  around  2.3%  as

in  the  demand  for  industrial  goods  due  to

compared  to  the  growth  of  8.5%  in  the

economic  slowdown  and  therefore  could

previous  year.  Similarly,  the  construction

register only a marginal growth in revenues

sector showed a lower growth rate of around

for the year as a whole.

7.2 % as compared to 10.1 % in the previous

year. The adverse impact was also felt in many

government  sponsored 

infrastructure

projects  owing  to  credit  crunch  and  tighter

monetary  policies  adopted  to  combat

inflation.

The  economies  in  the  Gulf  region,  once

holding  promising  business  prospects,  were

also  not  spared  from  the  brunt  of  global

economic  down-turn,  especially  after  the

crude oil prices decreased sharply during the

last quarter of fiscal 2008-2009. The problem

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The  order  book  as  on  March  31,  2009  at  Rs.

70,319 crore provides a strong visibility to the

Company's  sales  revenue  during  2009-2010

and  2010-2011  even  in  the  face  of  a

continuing economic downturn.

The Company has recorded a healthy increase

in  the  profitability  driven  by  improved

margins  of  Engineering  &  Construction

segment  demonstrating  the  Company's

superior project execution capabilities and a

The Company is well on its course to meet its
strategic plan target as per "Project Lakshya
2010",  despite  the  challenges  being
experienced  currently  due  to  economic
slowdown. This  has  been  largely  due  to  the
effective business strategies pursued by the
various  business  divisions  of  the  Company,
encompassing  capacity  augmentation,
building up of superior execution capabilities,
technology  tie-ups,  risk  analysis  and
mitigation. Moreover, the strategy of bidding
for  only 
large  projects,  and  thereby
economising  on  the  critical  resources,  has
yielded better financial results besides taking
the L&T brand to the next higher league.

The foray into high potential businesses such
as Railways and Power equipment has been
successful  during  the  year  and  boosted  the
order  inflow.  The  Company's  proven  EPC
capabilities  in  turnkey  power  projects  are
being strengthened with major investments
in the manufacturing facilities for super critical
boilers  &  turbine  generators  at  Hazira.  New
fabrication yard at Sohar, Oman has added to
the  EPC  capability  for  large  projects  in
upstream  hydrocarbon  sector. To  augment
heavy engineering capability to cater to the
Middle East market, an advanced fabrication

comprehensive  risk  mitigation  framework,

facility is being set up in Oman.

Post signing of nuclear fuel treaty, new vistas

The  ship  building  facilities  have  been

expected  to  provide  customer  focus  &

of opportunity in the field of civilian nuclear

stabilised in Hazira with the first commercial

specialised resources for effectively meeting

power  are  expected  to  unfold  during  the

ship slated for delivery in 2009-2010. A new

the customer needs. The new structure is also

coming years. The Company has been playing

shipyard being set up in Kattupalli, Tamil Nadu,

expected  to  provide  better  career  growth

a  lead  role  in  equipment  supplies  and

will mainly cater to the anticipated business

opportunities  for  aspiring  managerial

construction  in  the  country's  domestic

prospects  of  construction  of  naval  ships  &

personnel.

nuclear  power  programmes. The  Company

submarines and repair of commercial vessels.

has  recently  concluded  several  tie  ups  with

leading  international  groups  in  the  areas  of

advanced nuclear technology. A state-of-the-

art  heavy  forging  facility  for  nuclear

equipment is being set up at Hazira in Gujarat.

Evaluation of existing business portfolio is an

During  the  year  2008-2009,  a  new  business

on-going  initiative  for  the  Company.  During

management  structure  was  put  in  place  by

the year 2008-2009, the Company divested its

establishing  Operating  Companies  for  the

Ready Mix Concrete business augmenting its

various  businesses.  The  new  structure  is

cash flows and profit.

Year 2008-2009 at a Glance

L&T

(cid:2) New order inflow at Rs. 5,16,215 million in current year as against Rs. 4,20,190 million in previous year - 23% growth year-on-year

(cid:2) Order book as at March 31, 2009 Rs. 7,03,191 million as against Rs. 5,26,821 million as at March 31, 2008 - 33% growth year-on-year

(cid:2) Gross sales at Rs. 3,40,450 million in current year as against Rs. 2,51,875 million in previous year - 35% growth over 2007-2008

(cid:2) Segment wise composition of gross revenues:

Engineering & Construction segment - 81.9% in current year as against 75.3% in previous year

Electrical & Electronics segment - 7.9% in current year as against 10.3% in previous year

Machinery & Industrial Products segment - 7.1% in current year as against 9.3% in previous year

Others - 3.1% in current year as against 5.1% in previous year

(cid:2) PBDIT at Rs. 44,248 million in current year as against Rs. 33,180 million in previous year - up by 33%

(cid:2) PAT at Rs. 34,817 million in current year as against Rs. 21,734 million in previous year - up by 60%

(cid:2) Gross debt equity ratio of 0.53:1 (previous year 0.38:1)

L&T Group

(cid:2) Gross sales at Rs. 4,06,079 million in current year as against Rs. 2,95,611 million in previous year - 37% growth over 2007-2008

(cid:2) PAT at Rs. 37,891 million in current year as against Rs. 23,246 million in previous year - up by 63%

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K. V. Rangaswami
Whole-time Director & President
(Construction)

83-km highway between Vadodara and Bharuch – one of the many road projects that provides a critical
link to the Golden Quadrilateral that connects India’s major metropolitan centres.  Infrastructure
projects executed by L&T also include bridges, ports, airports and metro rail systems.

Engineering, Construction & Contracts Division

Overview
Engineering,  Construction  and  Contracts
Division  (ECCD)  undertakes  engineering
design and construction of infrastructure,
buildings, factories and industrial projects
covering  civil,  mechanical,  electrical  and
instrumentation  engineering  disciplines.
With many of the country's prized landmark
constructions  to  its  credit,  ECCD,  India's
largest  construction  organisation,  uses
state-of-the-art  design  tools  and  project
management  techniques. Supported by  a
track  record  of  over  sixty-five  years,  the
Division also undertakes lumpsum turnkey
construction  contracts  with  single-source
responsibility. The  Division  is  ranked  40th
amongst  all  the  construction  companies
world  wide  [source:  Engineering  News
Record (ENR)].

Business Environment
The  busines  conditions  have  been
challenging. Liquidity crunch and high real
interest rates have moderated the private
capital  investments.  Various  measures
taken by the Government / RBI are, however,
expected  to  mitigate  the  effect.  On  the
positive side, inflation is under control and
the commodity prices have softened. This
could  help  the  industry  in  general  to

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improve its performance.

For the construction industry, the primary
drivers of growth remain healthy in many
areas.  Business  would  grow  steadily  over
time,  albeit  at  a  slower  pace. The  three
important  drivers  are  :  (a)  infrastructure
development;  (b)  capacity  enhancement;
and (c) urbanisation. These growth drivers
are influenced by India's domestic demand
and  the  existing  social  and  physical
'infrastructure  deficit'.  Construction
industry  is  cyclical  by  nature. The  Indian
construction  sector  has  been  growing  at
nearly  1.5  times  the  country's  overall
growth. Considering the current conditions,
construction sector is expected to grow at
a  slower  rate  of  9-11%  in  2009-2010  as
against  17.5%  in  2007-2008  and  16.3%
expected in 2008-2009.

Opportunities & Challenges
The construction market reflects a mixture
of  optimism  and  apprehension.  Owing  to
lowering demand, some sectors like realty,
especially  in  premium  housing  and
capacity  augmentation  in  manufacturing
sectors  are  expected  to  progress  slower
than  in  the  recent  past.  However  with
continuous migration of people in to urban
areas,  the  housing  sector  will  continue  to

generate a lot of opportunities. Mass scale
affordable housing is one such opportunity
to be harnessed.

The infrastructure projects will continue to
get the focus from both Government and
private  sectors,  supported  by  policy
initiatives  aimed  at 
infrastructure
development. This  is  corroborated  by  the
Planning  Commission's 
ambitious
investment plan on infrastructure over the
next 5 years in various sectors like power,
irrigation, roads, railways, ports and airports.
The construction sector, which accounts for
almost 60-65% of the capital spend, would
be  the  biggest  beneficiary  of  these
investments.Transportation  Infrastructure
(roads,  bridges,  elevated  corridors,  etc)  is
expected to gain from favourable measures
taken by NHAI like transparent MCA (Model
Concession  Agreements),  increased VGF
(Viability Gap Funding) etc. In addition, the
state and district roads are also being taken
up  for  development.  Metros  and  MRTS
(Mass  Rapid  Transport  System)  are
emerging as a major area of infrastructure
development in major urban centres. Urban
infrastructure like water supply, sanitation,
health  care,  waste  management  etc.,  are
expected  to  provide  opportunity  in  the
year 2009-2010.

Increased  budgetary  allocation  by  the
Government for APDRP, NHDP, Accelerated
irrigation  benefit  programme,  Jawaharlal
Nehru  Urban  Renewal  Mission,  Bharat
Nirman  Programme  etc.,  augur  well  for
business opportunities in related segments.
The increasing 'demand - supply' gap in the
Power sector and Government's continued
focus  will  drive  the  growth  of  the  sector
which will boost order inflows for the Power
Transmission  &  Distribution, Bulk  Material
Handling, Hydel and Nuclear business units.

On  the  international  front,  the  GCC
countries  have  seen  significant  decline  in
investment in realty sector. The investment
in the Oil sector is likely to be moderate due
to expectations of a drop in demand for oil
and  the  correction  in  its  prices.  Other
sectors,  however,  like  power  distribution
and infrastructure development in the Gulf
region is expected to continue to be robust.

Buildings  &  Factories  Operating
Company (B&F OC)
B&F  OC  has  continued  its  growth  trend

during 2008-2009 by bagging large value
turnkey, design & build orders in airports,
IT parks, commercial space, health & leisure
structures  &  residential  and  factory
building segments. The progress made by
B&F OC during the year 2008-2009 towards
'Total  Turnkey  Solutions'  was  quite
significant. 'Concept to Commissioning' is
the theme driving the growth. This unique
capability along with focus on key account
management helps the B&F OC to retain its
customers.

Major  contracts  undertaken  by  B&F  OC
including  Delhi  International  Airport  is
progressing on expected lines. Sensing the
realty slowdown ahead of time, B&F OC has
quickly  diversified  into  Government
projects,  affordable  housing  and  new
airports  outside 
/  airport
modernisation  projects  in Tier  II  cities.
Healthy order book stands testimony to the
relentless business development initiatives,
giving the B&F OC visibility on the revenue
growth for the year 2009-2010.

India 

Infrastructure  Operating  Company
(INFRA OC)
INFRA  OC  continues  to  maintain  its
leadership position in construction of roads,
runways, bridges, metros, tunnels, hydel and
nuclear  power  plants.  INFRA  OC  has
reported significant growth in the revenues
during 2008-2009 driven primarily by BOT
projects.  During  the  year  INFRA  OC  has
successfully completed several projects viz.
Runway in Delhi Airport, Road Packages in
Kattumavadi  -  Ramanathapuram  and
Krishnagiri  - Thopurghat  sectors,  Panipat
Elevated Corridor and Veligonda Dam.

to 

largely  due 
renewed 

Order  inflow  and  order  book  have  been
satisfactory 
the
Government's 
focus  on
infrastructure  as  a  tool  to  revive  the
economic  growth.  Some  of  the  major
projects bagged by INFRA OC include three
prestigious  Gujarat  State  Road  Packages,
Mumbai Monorail, Dam Project in Bhutan,
Irrigation project in Andhra Pradesh etc.

The atomic power plant at Tarapur, Unit 4.  L&T is working closely with leading national agencies in helping the country meet its stated target of generating
20,000 MW of nuclear power by 2020 AD.

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Metallurgical Material Handling and
Water Operating Company (MMHW
OC)
MMHW OC has sustained its success story
during  the  year  2008-2009.  Order  book
increased  significantly  with  projects  from
TATA Steel (Blast furnace and Sinter plant),
SAIL  (Sinter  plant,  Rourkela),  Vedanta
(Alumina  plant,  Hindustan  Zinc  Limited,
Debari, Utkal Alumina) etc. Time and again
MMHW  OC  has  proven  its  execution
capabilities  by  completing  the  projects
ahead of time. MMHW OC is concurrently
executing six blast furnaces in the country
-  a  milestone  event  in  Indian  Steel  plant
construction.

The Sector witnessed sharp volatility in the
commodity  prices  and  thereby  bringing
uncertainty in the capacity built up plans
in  the  near  term.  However,  with  the
continued thrust being given for water and
infrastructure development projects by the
Central/State  Governments,  MMHW  OC  is
expected to improve its performance.

Electrical & Gulf Projects Operating
Company (E&GP OC)
Power demand and supply gap drives the
business  growth  of  E&GP  OC.  In  addition,

India’s largest blast furnace (2.5 mtpa) built by L&T and Paul Wurth on an EPC basis at Jamshedpur.  L&T
has constructed maximum number of blast furnace in the country.  L&T carries out engineering,
procurement, manufacture, supply, construction and commissioning of projects in ferrous and non-
ferrous metals, mineral beneficiation, coal washeries and paper plants.

technological  developments  help
transmitting power over long distance with
minimum  transmission  losses. This  has
given  a  fillip  to  HT  Transmission  Line
projects in the country. This OC is focusing
on  substations,  industrial  electrification,
transmission  line  projects  and  railway
construction.  E&GP  OC  has  successfully
completed projects like Power Distribution
System  -  KAFCO,  Kuwait,  DIAL  -  AGL
package - Asia's longest runway (4430mtr),
400  KV  for  Jindal  at  Raipur  substation,
220 KV  GIS  at  Kudankulam  for  NPCIL  etc.
Getting  repeat  orders  from  clients  like
Power  Grid 
its  project
testifies 
management  capabilities  and  timely
delivery.

E&GP  OC  has  bagged  a  number  of
breakthrough  orders  like  construction  of
Balance  of  Power  Plants  (BoP),  765  KV
substation, Power distribution package for
2.0  MTPA  steel  plant  etc.  With  the
commissioning  of  expansion  projects,
installed  capacity  of  the  Company’s
factories manufacturing Transmission Line
Tower, has reached 1,00,000 MT per annum.

Multi-storeyed commercial complex in Dubai’s prestigious Silicon Oasis.  L&T has executed several
major projects in the GCC countries, including residential & commercial complexes, bridges, switchyards
and transmission lines.

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The Gulf operations have shown significant
growth in revenues. L&T Oman, one of the
subsidiaries,  has  reported  impressive
growth  in  the  Buildings  and  Electrical
businesses. Key success factor for E&GP OC
continues  to  be  efficient  management  of
working capital.

Power  generation  and  distribution  sector
continues to show promise within India and
in  the  Gulf  region  as  the  industrial  and
domestic  demand  for  power  has  been
steadily growing.

Significant Initiatives
Operating  companies  (OC)  have  been
made  fully  functional  within  the  ECC
Division  since  July  2008.  OCs  are  working
virtually  like  independent  companies  to
foster rapid scaling up of the business and
bring down the response time to customers
/  projects. To  tide  over  the  suboptimal
utilisation of resources triggered by current

economic  scenario,  measures  have  been
taken to focus on better accountability at
every  level  and  ensure  good  governance.
A  common  forum  to  exchange  the
knowledge  across  OCs  is  also  under
implementation.

The Division envisages that the volatility in
the economy may result in under utilisation
of  human 
in  pockets;
resources 
consequently focus on multi-skilling / job
rotation  will  get  a  renewed  attention  to
minimise the effect.  The Division's initiative
to  train  and  retain  workmen  across  India
has  been  strengthened  by  additional
budgetary  allocation  for  building  centres
in all the regions.

Outlook
Overall  outlook  for  ECCD  remains  good
owing  to  its  robust  order  book  and
diversified  business  portfolio.  The
Government's  commitment  to  revitalise

the economy through renewed investment
in infrastructure, provides immense scope
and  opportunities  to  the  Division.
Increasing  demand  for  power  offers
substantial business opportunities for Bulk
Material Handling business. Government's
consistent  support  to  augment  water
supply and develop water network across
India,  provides  sizeable  opportunities  for
Water & Effluent Treatment SBU. Similarly,
Gulf  region  offers  many  water  related
projects.  The  outlook  of  Minerals  and
Metals business seems challenging for the
year 2009-2010. Special initiatives are being
taken  for  spreading  our  wings  beyond
construction of blast furnaces / sinter plants
i.e  towards  pellet  plant  /  compact  strip
production  (CSP)  in  ferrous  sector  and
copper smelting / alumina refinery in non-
ferrous  sector. The  Division  is  therefore
hopeful  of  capitalising  on 
these
opportunities  to  sustain  the  growth
momentum.

Artist’s impression of India’s first monorail system – being built by L&T in Mumbai.  L&T’s Railway Business Unit integrates the Company’s capabilities and
provides comprehensive solutions in the rail sector.  The focus is on urban mass transportation systems like monorails, metros and Light Rail Transport.

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K. Venkataramanan
Whole-time Director & President
(Engineering & Construction Projects)

Process platform complex at Bombay High executed by L&T on an EPC basis for Oil & Natural Gas
Corporation.  L&T provides turnkey solutions to the upstream hydrocarbon sector encompassing oil &
gas production, processing and transportation.

Engineering & Construction (Projects) Division

Overview

[E&C 

Engineering  &  Construction  (Projects)
Division 
(Projects)]  delivers
engineering,  procurement  &  construction
in  the  oil  &  gas,
(EPC)  solutions 
petrochemicals,  power  and  water  sectors.
It provides single source responsibility for
execution of lump-sum turnkey projects in
multiple  geographies. The  expertise  and
experience of E&C (Projects) Division arising
out of a successful track record in executing
projects,  encompasses  front-end  design,
engineering, 
project
management,  procurement,  construction,
installation  and  commissioning.  These
integrated  strengths  are  backed  up  by
flexibility  of  operation  and  agility  in
response.  A  well  institutionalised  risk
management  structure  and  high  safety
standards are the other key strengths of the
division.

fabrication, 

E&C (Projects) Division has consolidated its
presence in international markets. As part
of its mission to establish itself as a major
EPC  player  in  the  Middle  East  and  South
East  Asia,  it  has  set  up  offices  and  built
manufacturing  capabilities  in  select
countries.  Joint  ventures  are  set  up  with

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renowned  local  partners  in  Saudi  Arabia,
Kuwait,  Oman,  Qatar  and  United  Arab
Emirates. The  offices  in  Middle  East  are
backed up by a large engineering resource
base in India.

Some  of  the  key  inherent  strengths  that
enable  the  division  to  offer  world  class
solutions to its clients include:

(cid:2)

(cid:2)

(cid:2)

(cid:2)

(cid:2)

(cid:2)

Over 4500 qualified and experienced
personnel from various disciplines

Strong basic engineering capabilities

Large  technology  & 
centers

innovation

State-of-the-art  CAD  facilities  with
sophisticated plant design systems

Conformance  to  globally  recognised
management systems standards

Open  yard  facilities  for  modular
fabrication  with  water  front  in  India
and Oman

Business Environment

The  global  economic  meltdown  in  2008-
2009  led  to  the  liquidity  crisis,  impacting
business conditions. Decline in growth rate

has  resulted  in  a  sharp  contraction  in
hydrocarbon,  chemical  &  construction
industries.

The  downturn  caused  a  weak  demand
situation  and  resulted  in  declining
commodity  prices  and  cut  down  in
production.  The  decline  in  commodity
prices,  however,  showed  disparate  trends.
Fall  in  the  price  of  steel  did  not  result  in
proportionate  decline  in  the  cost  of
machinery and other equipment. Crude oil
prices saw a sharp decline from a peak of
$140 down to around $50+ per barrel. This
coupled  with  the  credit  squeeze  forced
review  of  the  project  viability  and
deferment  /  cancellation  of  investment
decisions, resulting in slower order inflows
during  2008-2009.  Bidding  for  jobs  in  an
uncertain  economic  scenario  was  a
challenge  by  itself.  Sharp  swings  in  the
commodity  prices  and  depreciation  of
rupee  further  added  to  the  uncertainties.
Some of the prospective clients sought to
reduce  project  costs  through  re-bids  and
protracted  pre-award  negotiations  on
price.  Moreover,  the  contracting  basis  is
tending  to  change  from  LSTK  to  cost
reimbursable model due to volatility in the

 
material  and  execution  costs. With  size  of
the  contracts 
increasing,  the  pre-
qualification  criteria  have  become  more
stringent and thereby delaying the take-off
phase of the project.

facing 

is  also 

Tough  competition  from  emerging  EPC
players both in domestic and international
markets  is  a  challenge  to  tackle  in
Hydrocarbon  Upstream  and  Mid  &
Downstream  businesses.  The  Power
formidable
busines 
competition  from  established  domestic
players and Chinese companies. The large
size  of  the  envisaged  power  projects  has
brought about additional challenges such
as  accurate  cost  estimates,  adherence  to
demanding project schedules and financial
closure  calendar.  Lack  of  fuel  sufficiency
and  delays  in  implementation  of  reforms
have contributed to delays in finalising the
plans for power projects in the country.

The  Division  created  three  Operating
Companies under its umbrella during the
year,  each  for  Hydrocarbon  Upstream,
Hydrocarbon  Mid  &  Downstream  and
Power  businesses  to  lay  closer  focus  and
accelerate growth in the areas.

Gas compressor module (Size: 31m x 16m x 16m) being despatched from L&T’s Modular Fabrication
Facility at Hazira on India’s west coast.

Hydrocarbon  Upstream  Operating
Company

hydrocarbon 

Hydrocarbon  Upstream  Operating
Company  provides  turnkey  solutions  in
sector
upstream 
encompassing  oil  &  gas  production,
processing & transportation. The Company
has been successfully executing projects for
the  last  two  decades  in  India,  Gulf,  Africa
and South East Asia for reputed clients. The
solutions  offered  are  in  a  wide  range  of
products  such  as  Process  Platforms,
Wellhead  Platforms,  Submarine  Pipelines,
Platform  and  Pipeline  replacement,
Modules,  Marine  terminals  and  Floating
systems.

Decline in crude oil prices has affected the
viability of expansion plans and exploration
activities of the oil producing companies.
Domestic  capex  on  development  of  new
fields continues to be modest as compared
to  global  trends.  However,  there  is  a

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Naphtha Hydroteater Reformer Unit  constructed by L&T at ENOC Processing Company LLC at Jabel Ali
Free Zone, Dubai , UAE.

Engineering  USA, 

engineering  were  strengthened  though
formation  of  a  joint  venture  with  Gulf
the
Interstate 
engineering  capacities  at  Mumbai,
Vadodara and Faridabad centers were also
strengthened. The construction capacities
were augmented by adding strategic plant
& machinery resources. In the international
arena,  the  OC  has  set  up  a  full-fledged
business  unit  at  Sharjah  to  cater  to
Middle  East  opportunities.  Other
country specific JVs have been formed to
focus  on  specialised  electro-mechanical
construction  capabilities  in  the  Gulf
countries.

Power Operating Company

L&T has taken initiatives in synergising its
internal strengths developed over decades
in  the  areas  of  project  management,
engineering,  manufacturing 
and
construction by setting up an organisation
focused  on  opportunities  in  coal-based,
gas-based and nuclear power projects. This
business  provides  turnkey  solutions  for
setting  up  utility  power  plants,  co-
generation & captive power plants on EPC
basis.  It  also  provides  power  plant
engineering services through L&T-Sargent
& Lundy a joint venture between L&T and
Sargent & Lundy, USA. L&T has formed two
joint  ventures  with  Mitsubishi  Heavy
Industries,  Japan  for  manufacturing
Supercritical  Boilers  and  Turbine
Generators.  During  the  year  2008-2009,
significant  progress  has  been  made  in
setting up of these manufacturing facilities
at  Hazira.  Creation  of  facilities  to
manufacture various power auxiliaries such
as  boiler  tubings,  pressure  pipes,
pulverising mills etc are also underway for
comprehensive  offering  of  power
equipment  to  the  customers.  The  coal
sourcing  initiatives  are  being  pursued
actively  through  L&T  Natural  Resources
Limited, a subsidiary company.

Power  business  is  a  major  thrust  area  for
L&T  from  the  long  term  perspective. The
Company is undertaking significant efforts

Group-3 Lube-based oil  project executed by L&T on an EPC basis for Petronas Melaka Refinery in
Malaysia.  L&T offers comprehensive services to the Refinery sector by undertaking EPC projects on
Lumpsum Turnkey basis in India and abroad.

renewed thrust in both redevelopment of
existing  fields  and 
in  deep  water
exploration activities.

The Company has established a new state-
of-the-art  fabrication  facility  for  modular
structures,  heavy  jackets  and  oil  rigs  at
Sohar in the Sultanate of Oman. The yard
spread over 400,000 sq. m has facilities for
heavy structural fabrication, sophisticated
equipment, systems integration and testing
and  load-out  of  ultra-large  modules.
Significant progress has been achieved on
the capacity expansion plans at its existing
modular  fabrication  facility  at  Hazira  in
Gujarat.

L&T-Valdel  is  the  engineering  arm  of
Hydrocarbon Upstream OC, which provides
complete  engineering  solutions.  It  is
gearing  up  to  cater  to  the  growth  needs
through  its  centers  located  at  Faridabad,
New Delhi & Chennai and is also currently
positioning itself in UAE. The OC has set up
a joint venture with SapuraCrest Petroleum
Berhad of Malaysia to add to the installation
dimensions  to  its  offshore  capabilities
through owning & operating a Heavy Lift
cum Pipelay vessel, the LTS 3000.

In order to focus better on the marketing &
business  development  activities  at  the

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international  level,  the  OC  has  set  up
development centers at:

1.

Abu  Dhabi,  primarily  catering  to
opportunities  in  GCC  countries,  Iran
and North Africa

2. Mumbai,  to  address  opportunities  in
South  East  Asia,  Australia  and West
Africa.

Hydrocarbon  Mid  &  Downstream
Operating Company
Mid  &  Downstream  business  offers  single
point  EPC  solutions  in  the  field  of
Hydrocarbon  refining,  Petrochemical,
Fertiliser  and  Chemicals  Sector.  The
business has to its credit several complex
projects executed successfully in domestic
and 
international  markets.  The  OC
addresses  the  entire  spectrum  of
opportunities in this sector which include
Green  Fuel  Projects,  Fuel  Upgradation,
Olefins,  Polyolefins,  Aromatics,  Hydrogen,
Fertiliser,  Gas  processing,  Reformers,
Cracking Furnaces, Cross Country Pipelines,
Gas gathering stations, Crude Oil terminals
etc.

During  2008-2009,  Mid  &  Downsteam
business has taken a slew of initiatives to
improve its competitive positioning. While
the  capabilities  in  the  area  of  pipeline

and investments in this sector to leverage
on  the  business  potential. Technology  tie
ups, setting up of manufacturing facilities
& front end marketing structure, scaling up
manpower  resources  are  the  major
initiatives already underway in this regard.

Significant Initiatives
a) Risk Management

The  Division  has  developed  a  robust  risk
management  framework.  It  has  been
identified  as  one  of  the  key  enablers  to
achieve the company's strategic objectives.
The E&C (Projects) Risk Management team
has been set up to effectively manage risk
that  is  inherent  in  the  Engineering  and
Construction  business,  namely  costing,
scheduling, safety, financing, human capital
and contracting risk. It is an active member
of  the  Engineering  &  Construction  Risk
Institute (ECRI) USA, an initiative of World
Economic  Forum.  The  objective  of  this
initiative is to strengthen the competitive
edge and evolve a risk embracing culture.

Increased  competition,  pressures  on  cost
and  deliveries,  forex  &  commodity  price
variations, impact of recessionary trends on
the award of jobs and manpower attrition
are  some  of  the  major  risks  faced  by  the
division. The Division has however adopted
risk  mitigation  steps  right  from  pre-bid
stage covering technical, procurement and
financial  risks.  The  measures  such  as
advanced  quantitative  tools,  global
sourcing,  standard  operating  procedures,
and operational excellence initiatives have
been  implemented  so  as  to  protect  the
profitability of the businesses.

b) HR for Professional Excellence

'Talent  Management'  has  been  a  prime
mover in the company's ambitious business
plans. The  HR  strategy  dovetails  personal
growth  aspirations  of  employees  with
business  needs.  A  variety  of  HR
interventions  give  the  division  a  strong
competitive edge. A menu of career growth
options and training are offered to young
aspiring  professionals  for  achieving
excellence  in  engineering  and  project

management  skills.  Setting  up  of  L&T
Project Management Institute at Vadodara
complemented by the GLOPAT programme,
mentoring  of  new  joinees,  recognition  of
excellence,  strategy  workshops  and  team
building  programs  are  some  important
initiatives undertaken during the year.

Outlook

India ranks sixth in the world with refining
capacity  of  3.4  %.  Just  over  60%  of  the
potential in the oil sector has been explored
so far. In order to enhance energy security
of  the  country,  the  Government  has
increased  thrust  on  exploration  which  is
expected to lead to substantial investments
resulting  in  an  increased  activity  in  the
upstream  sector.  Improving  oil  prices  will
encourage  investments  in  new  refineries
creating opportunities particularly for Mid
&  Downstream  sector  in  GCC  countries.
New  fertiliser  policy  for  feedstock
conversion  projects  announced  during
2008-2009,  is  seen  to  open  up  large
opportunities in the next couple of years.

The  reform  process  as  envisaged  in
Electricity Act in the year 2007 progressed

during  2008-2009. The  sharp  increase  in
demand  for  power  has  led  to  new
generation capacities, a significant portion
of which is planned through setting up of
Ultra Mega Power Projects based on super
critical  technology.  India  has  adopted  a
blend of thermal, hydel and nuclear sources
with a view to increasing the availability of
electricity. Currently India needs to double
its  generation  capacity  in  next  7-10  years
to meet potential demand for power.

E&C Division is well geared up to harness
the  upcoming  business  opportunities.
Clearly  drawn  out  pre-bid  strategies,
intense  marketing  efforts  and  enhanced
execution  capabilities  will  drive  the
performance. The  division  has  also  been
quick to roll out measures to mitigate the
adverse  economic  slowdown  by  taking
concrete  steps  in  the  areas  of  cost
reduction,  improving  productivity  of
resources and operational excellence. These
initiatives  are  expected  to  be  the
underpinnings  of  performance  in  the
coming  years.  In  the  backdrop  of  this
outlook E&C Division is optimistic of a good
performance in the year 2009-2010.

388.5 MW natural-gas-based combined cycle power plant at Vemagiri in Andhra Pradesh, South India.
L&T’s EPC capabilities extend across all types of power projects.

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M. V. Kotwal
Whole-time Director &
Senior Executive Vice President
(Heavy  Engineering)

Steam generators for Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors.  L&T’s product range for the nuclear power
sector includes calandria, reactor roof slabs, Control Rod Drive Mechanisms and SS thermal insulation
panels.

Heavy Engineering Division

Heavy  Engineering  Division's  operations
are  managed  through  two  Operating
Companies viz.:

(cid:2)

(cid:2)

Heavy  Equipment  &  Systems
Operating Company

Shipbuilding Operating Company

Heavy  Equipment  &  Systems
Operating Company (HES OC)
Overview

Heavy  Engineering  &  Systems  Operating
Company  manufactures  and  supplies
custom  designed  and  engineered  critical
equipment and systems to the core sector
industries 
like  Fertilizer,  Refinery,
Petrochemical, Chemical, Oil & Gas, Thermal
& Nuclear Power, Aerospace and Defence.

HES  OC  has  manufacturing  &  fabrication
facilities at Mumbai in Maharashtra, Hazira
& Baroda in Gujarat and Visakhapatnam in
Andhra  Pradesh.  A  Strategic  Systems
Complex  was  commissioned  during  the
year at Talegaon in Maharashtra. A Precision
Manufacturing  Facility  at  Coimbatore  in
Tamilnadu  has  also  been  recently
commissioned.

A Strategic Electronics Centre for Defence
Electronics Systems design & engineering
operates  from  Bangalore  in  Karnataka.
Dedicated  engineering  centers  support
manufacturing  at  all  locations.  The
Operating  Company  has  set  up  three
"Technology  Development  Centers"  at
Powai  for  new  product  development  in
process plant equipment and for defence /
nuclear equipment as well as one focused
on electronics systems / sub-systems.

Business Environment

is  mainly
The  economic  slowdown 
impacting potential exports. Internationally
the  refining  business  has  been  hit  by  the
fall in the crude oil prices and the general
economic slow down. Many planned green
field refineries and expansion projects have
been deferred or cancelled in USA, Canada
as  well  as  in  the  Middle  East. With  fewer
projects  on  the  anvil,  the  competition  is
intense. However, Indian domestic refinery
projects  are  going  ahead  based  on
mandates given by the Supreme Court. No
new  petrochemical  projects  are  being

planned,  due  to  fall  in  demand  for
petrochemicals.

HES OC, however, continues to see growth
opportunities,  despite 
the  current
economic  conditions.  The  recently
announced  fertiliser  policy  by  the
Government is favourable for investment.
Fertiliser sector offers good opportunities
both in the domestic market as well as in
the international markets like Middle East
&  Africa.  Coal  Gasification  business
continues to show promise in countries like
China  & Vietnam  in  the  short  to  medium
term. The Operating Company has achieved
a  breakthrough  by  entering  into  the  elite
league  of  manufacturers  of  Super-Critical
Power Plant Equipment.

The  single  major  change  in  the  Defence
Business environment during the past year,
was  the  announcement  of  the  Defence
Procurement  Procedure  (DPP),  2008. The
environment is still not very supportive of
the private sector participation in defence
production. The decision to award "Raksha
Udyog Ratna" (RUR) status to select private

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sector  system  integrators  and  allowing
"level  playing  field"  continues  to  remain
pending for actions.

Offsets  offer  a  potential  growth  area.
However, the Government needs to resolve
certain  taxation  issues.  Supplies  to  the
defence  services 
including  system
integration  done  under  offsets  in  India
continue to attract various local taxes and
levies  which  discourage  the  foreign
defence  contractor  from  awarding  more
work as well as value added work in India.

HES OC is proud to be associated with the
Chandrayan  mission  for  supply  of  critical
equipment & systems both for the Launch
segment  as  well  as  Ground  /  Command
control segment. The inking of the Indo-US,
Indo-French,  Indo-Russian  &  Indo-Kazak
nuclear deals opens up new opportunities
for  supply  of  critical  nuclear  power  plant
equipment.

Significant Initiatives

The  Operating  Company  has  launched  a
number of initiatives aimed at establishing

a leadership position in the global market.
The key initiatives are as follows:

Capacity Augmentation

HES  OC  has  planned  substantial  capital
expenditure  in  line  with  its  growth  plans.
The  Strategic  Systems  Complex  for
assembly,  integration  and  testing  of
weapon systems, sensors and engineering
systems has started production at Talegaon.
The  advanced  composite  facility  for
Defence,  Aerospace  &  Aviation  products
has  become  fully  operational  during  the
year at Ranoli complex, Baroda. A dedicated
facility  for  precision  engineered  products
was  commissioned  at  Coimbatore  during
the  year  under  review. The  Hazira  heavy
fabrication  facilities  are  being  upgraded
and expanded. Dedicated sub-contractors
are  being  developed  for  further  capacity
augmentation.

HES  OC  is  setting  up  a  heavy  fabrication
facility through a joint venture in Oman to
cater mainly to the Middle East market. An
integrated Special Steel Melting Shop with
a  heavy  forging  facility  is  proposed  to  be

set  up  at  Hazira  for  catering  to  the
requirement of heavy forgings for nuclear
power  plants  as  well  as  reactors  for  the
hydrocarbon  market.

Capability Building

The  Operating  Company  lays  special
emphasis  on  continuous  development  /
adaptation  of  manufacturing  technology,
modification  of  existing  products  and
development of new products through its
Technology  Development  Centers.  The
Technology  Development  Centers  have
built  partnerships  with  DRDO  /  other
national laboratories and academia for joint
development work. A Warship & Submarine
Design  Centre  set  up  last  year  is  being
strengthened  for  in-house  design  and
construction  of  naval  vessels.  A  Virtual
Reality facility has also been commissioned
during the year.

to 

significantly  boost 

A  new  initiative  has  been  launched  titled
"Enterprise-wide  Collaboration 
for
Alignment  with  Strategy"  (ECAS),  which
aims 
the
preparedness of the organisation to meet
new challenges. A new Customer Intimacy
Strategy  along  with  promotion  of
"Collaborative Culture" across functions has
been  adopted  with  the  primary  aim  of
providing best service to the customer.

Improvement Initiatives

The "Product Lifecycle Management" (PLM)
project  went  live  across  the  Operating
Company's  various  locations  during  the
year. The  PLM  project  will  help  improve
knowledge  management,  reduce  cycle
time  and  improve  collaborative  working
across functions. Automation of design and
drafting  work  using  knowledge  based
engineering tools is helping in knowledge
management and cycle time reduction in
engineering in a big way.

Lift-off of India’s  prestigious space vehicle, Chandrayaan I.  L&T provided specialised launch and
tracking systems for this moon  mission.  L&T’s precision manufacturing facilities are geared to meet the
exacting demands of aerospace manufacture.

A number of teams are working on various
improvement projects under the umbrella

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Methylamine converter for Chemanol-MA/DF plant, Al-Jubail, Saudi Arabia.

of the "Operational Excellence" theme. The
Operating Company relies on the "Critical
Chain Project Management" methodology
of the "Theory of Constraints" for managing
planning  &  execution  of  projects  and  for
improving  its  delivery  performance. The
Operating  Company  follows  a  structured
process  for  protection  of  its  Intellectual
Property  Rights.  During  2009-2010,  the
Operating Company received four patents.

Shipbuilding Operating Company
(SHBD OC)

Ship Building Operating Company is in the
business  of  construction/repair  of  both
commercial  &  defence  vessels.  The
Operating Company presently has design,
fabrication  &  shipbuilding  facilities  at
Hazira  in  Gujarat,  which  handles  the
construction  of  commercial  vessels.
Construction  of  a  new  shipyard  has  been
launched  at  Kattupalli  in Tamilnadu. The
new  shipyard  will  primarily  focus  on
construction  /  refits  of  naval  ships  &
submarines  and  repair  of  commercial
vessels.

Business Environment

The  international  shipbuilding  market  is
presently  going  through  a  difficult  phase
marked  by  low  freight  rates  &  the  global
financial crisis leading to a global slowdown
in commercial ship building. Fleet owners
have deferred their plans for acquisition of
new vessels. Though the major shipbuilding
yards in China & Korea are still booked with
orders till 2011, they have slots freed up due
to cancellations in the bulkers segment.

The  Government  of  India  has  agreed  to
grant  shipbuilding  subsidy  to  all  eligible
vessel  orders  booked  prior  to  August  14,
2007. The Shipbuilders association of India
is working closely with the Government for
continuation  of  the  subsidy  scheme  to
enable  them  compete  with  Chinese  &
Korean yards.

Significant Initiatives

Augmentation  of  facilities  &  resources  at
Hazira is under way to meet the present and
future  growth  needs.  The  Operating
Company  is  focusing  on  streamlining  its

internal  systems  and  processes  for
strengthening the operations.

Services  of  internationally  acclaimed
consultants  are  being  availed 
for
construction of state-of-the-art facilities at
the new ship yard planned at Kattupalli.

Outlook

There are early signs of a turnaround. The
economic  situation  world  over  is  likely  to
improve by end 2009, early 2010. Fertilizer
sector 
is  expected  to  offer  good
opportunities with a few green and brown
field  investments  both  in  the  domestic
market  as  well  as  in  the  international
market.  The  division  expects  good
prospects from domestic refinery projects.
Deferred  projects  in  the  Middle  East  are
likely  to  revive  in  the  third  quarter  of  the
current year. New territories like Iran hold
good potential.

With  the  signing  of  the  Indo-US  nuclear
deal and India signing the IAEA safe guard
agreement,  there  are  good  opportunities

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for  supply  of  nuclear  power  plant
equipment in the medium to long term. The
new Government is expected to hasten the
decision making process for new defence
contracts  and  take  measures  to  liberalise
the sector.

Indian  Navy 

With  the  international  shipbuilding
industry  being  severely  affected  by  the
financial meltdown, the order pipeline has
is
been  thinning.  The 
committed to develop indigenous design
and  globally  competitive  construction
capabilities for naval vessels. The Operating
Company  is  well  poised  to  harness  this
potential  demand  through  the  new  ship
yard under construction at Kattupalli.

Overall,  both  the  Operating  Companies
envisage good market opportunities in the
medium term.

Reactor vessel for Fast Breeder Reactor (FBR) being lowered into a vault.  The mirror-polished thermal
insulation panel increases the effectiveness of the vessel.  L&T is at the forefront of India’s FBR
programme.

Reactors set sail for Malaysia’s Maleka Refinery.  L&T designs and manufactures sophisticated equipment of large dimensions at its state-of-the-art
manufacturing facilities in Hazira near the Arabian Sea.  L&T is setting up additional manufacturing facilities at Sohar in Oman.

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R.  N. Mukhija
Whole-time Director & President
(Electricals & Electronics)

Representative section of L&T’s wide range of switchgear.  In addition to low-tension switchgear
(featured here), L&T offers medium-voltage switchgear, building electricals and energy meters. The
range encompasses integrated automation and complete electrical solutions.

Electrical Business Group (EBG)

Overview

The  Electrical  &  Electronics  Division  (EBG)
comprises  Electrical  and  Automation
Operating Company (EAOC) and two stand-
alone business units of Medical Equipment
&  Systems 
(MED)  and  Petroleum
Dispensing Pumps & Systems (PDP).

Four  Strategic  Business  Units  (SBUs)  -
Electrical Standard Products (ESP), Electrical
Systems  &  Equipment  (ESE),  Metering  &
Protection  Systems  (MPS)  and  Control  &
Automation (C&A) are under the umbrella
of EAOC. ESP and ESE have the production
base in Powai, Mumbai and at Ahmednagar
in Maharashtra, with additional facilities for
ESE and a Precision Manufacturing Centre
for tooling solutions at Coimbatore in Tamil
Nadu. Control & Automation business unit
operates from its "Automation Campus" in
Navi Mumbai, while Metering & Protection
Systems is based at Mysore in Karnataka.

EAOC has international presence through
manufacturing facilities in Wuxi (China) for
Switchgear Standard Products, at Dammam
in  Saudi  Arabia  for  switchboard  and  for
Control  &  Automation  in  Jebel  Ali,  UAE.  It

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has  increased  its  international  presence
with the acquisition of switchgear business
of TAMCO  Corporate  Holding  of  Malaysia
last  year,  winning  access 
its
manufacturing  facilities  and  markets  in
Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia and China.

to 

Business Environment

Owing  to  the  global  economic  events  of
Sept-Oct 2008, performance was adversely
impacted  either  with  business  slowing
down  or  getting  postponed  in  several
industry sectors like cement, metal etc. The
pressures  to  re-negotiate  contracts  were
experienced, as most of the customers went
through  the  phase  of  falling  profits  and
surplus capacities.

The  commercial  and  residential  building
projects  were  the  worst  hit,  as  also  the
traditionally  stronghold  sectors  like,
cement  and  steel.  However,  business
segments  in  power  and  infrastructure
domains,  viz.  Balance  of  Plant  (BoP),  R-
APDRP,  Power  Plant  DCS  and  BMS/EMS
continued  to  show  good  potential.
Investments in infrastructure sector such as
metro rail, monorail, ports, airports etc. hold

promise. No major expansion is evident in
oil  &  gas  sector.  The  reduced  level  of
enquiries led to more intense competition
at  the  market  place.  Existing  players
increased  their  manufacturing  capacities
putting  pressure  to  book  more  business
causing price pressure. There is a slowdown
in  petroleum  retail  network  investments
which  will  reduce  off-take  of  dispensers.
With controlled price regime still in place,
fuel retailing by private oil companies has
become  unattractive.  For  Medical
Equipment  Systems,  the  industry  has
grown  and  this  growth  is  expected  to
continue  in  the  Indian  market.  Entry  of
Chinese  manufacturers  through  the
distribution  chanels  at  low  prices  for
monitors and ultrasound equipment is the
major challenge to Medical business.

On the international front, oil & gas projects
&  power  sector  outlays  sustain  the
prospects pipeline.

Significant Initiatives

The Customer Interaction Centre (CIC) went
live  in  the  year  2008-2009.  This  new
initiative helped the businesses to respond

The Control & Automation business has set
up  a  Technology  Centre  to  nurture  the
ongoing  technologies  &  look  forward  to
new upcoming cutting edge technologies
to  be  used  for  Automation  EPC  projects.
New design meters have been introduced
and  efforts  are  underway  for  providing
automatic meter reading (AMR) solutions.

New Product Development

Development  of  new  products  and
technologies  continues  to  be  top  priority
for  the  division.  It  plans  to  meet  market
expectations  and  keep  pace  with
competition by introducing new products,
with  specific  focus  on  cost  effective
offerings. In the year 2009-2010, ESP will be
launching 'right price' product variants in
Moulded  Case  Circuit  Breakers  and
Contactors. The U-Power range of ACBs will
be  upgraded.  There  will  be  focus  on
development of Automation Solutions for
buildings  and  Energy  Management
Systems.

The Control and Automation business unit
is  developing Toll  Management  System,
which  will  be  a  state-of-the-art  Toll

L&T’s custom-engineered switchboards, equipped with both conventional and ‘intelligent’ protection,
control and communication systems meet the power control and distribution needs of industry.

for  MV  products  in  India.  Also  there  are
plans  for  a  franchisee  network  for  new
design  LV  flat  pack  products  for  Gulf
market.

faster  and  free  the  sales  team  from
attending general queries. EBG has initiated
a division-wide awareness to focus on the
3  Cs  -  cost,  cash  and  customer.  The
highlights  of  this  initiative  are  working
capital  measures  taken  such  as  aligning
deliveries with the end users cash flow, and
emphasis  on  outstanding  collections.
Initiatives  for  operational  excellence  such
as  5S,  Six  Sigma  and  Value  Engineering
continue with upto 75% increase in these
projects.

For switchgear products, a new initiative to
tap  the  retail  market  for  the  electrical
products was started. The focus is to enlarge
reach,  presence  and  visibility  in  the  retail
market  through  appointment  of  a  large
number  of  dealers  as  channel  partners
under this programme. A new partnership
programme  was  initiated  to  provide
automation  solutions  to  industrial  and
building segment customers.

After  the  acquisition  of TAMCO  there  is  a
focus  on  growth  in  MV  segment.  EAOC  is
looking for setting up franchisee network

Medium voltage switchgear, made at L&T’s Tamco facility, has been widely installed in industries
around the world.  L&T offers custom-engineered switchboards – equipped with both conventional and
intelligent protection, control and communication systems – to meet the power control and distribution
needs of industry.

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Management System including electronic
toll collection for national & state highways.
A  Terminal  Automation  System  for
Integrated Terminal  Automation  & Tank
Farm  Management  System  for  petroleum
products are also under development.

MPS  is  planning  to  replace  the  existing
designs of tri-vector meter with new cost
effective  designs.  Also  development  is  on
for meters for select international markets,
GPRS  modem  for  data  communication,
meters with radio communication facility.
R-APDRP initiative may require installation
of  open  protocol  in  meters  and  will  also
require all meters to be communicable over
various wired and wireless media, which are
on the anvil.

Medical Equipment and Systems business
unit had launched a new product range in
Patient Monitoring under 55 series, which
has been accepted well in the domestic and
USA market. A new set of multi-parameter
monitors are being developed to cater to
the  cost  conscious  lower  end  segments.
PDP  has  developed  a  new  electronics
platform (4GDE) for its dispensing pumps.

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)

The  division  has  put  conscious  efforts  to
generate innovative ideas and create value
for  the  organization  by  protecting  them
through  intellectual  property  rights.  In
2008-2009,  EBG  has  filed  108  patent
applications,  33  design  registration,  5
trademarks filings and 6 copyrights filings.
The  IPR  approach  also  ensures  that  no
product  infringes  on  any  competitors'
products  unknowingly. The  division  has
been  focused  on  directing  its  innovation
energy  towards  improved  manufacturing
processes  &  cost  control.  It  is  ensuring
continuous alignment of business interests
& IPR creation by way of Gate Processes of
approvals  according  to  EBG's  Product
Development System (EPDS).

Outlook

The  Government's  ambitious  UMPP
projects  will  be  under  implementation

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Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition system designed, supplied and commissioned by L&T for
Onshore Control Centres (OCCs) for offshore operations of Oil & Natural Gas Corporation. The system
connects 133 wellhead platforms, 13 process complexes and nine drilling rigs to OCC.

during  the  year  2009-2010.  It  has  also
sanctioned  Rs.  1477  crore  in  the  interim
budget  for  R-APDRP 
initiative.  The
Government 
initiative  on  highway
development programme will open good
business  opportunities.  With 
the
investments  in  ports,  airports,  metro  &
monorail  projects,  infrastructure  sector  is
also  expected  to  grow.  Apart  from  power
generation  and  infrastructure  sector,  all
other  sectors  are  showing  marginal  or
negative growth.

A positive outcome of the economic down-
turn  is  that  customers  are  moving  from
products  sourcing  to  project  sourcing
thereby  bundling  the  related  products  in
one package . This trend will enhance the
competitive  position  of  the  division,  as  it
will leverage upon the Company's project
management skills.

The  Division  is  hopeful  of  positive
developments leading to improvement in
the demand in the latter half of the financial
year 2009-2010.

L&T’s range of electronic energy meters and numerical relays.

J.  P.  Nayak
Whole-time Director & President
(Machinery & Industrial Products)

L&T-Komatsu PC130-7 Hydraulic Excavator being employed for canal excavation at an Irrigation
project. L&T markets Construction and Mining equipment manufactured within India by L&T-Komatsu
Limited as well as machines supplied by Komatsu Limited.

Machinery & Industrial Products Division

Overview

Machinery and Industrial Products Division
(MIPD)  comprises  Industrial  Products  &
Machinery  Operating  Company  (IPM  OC)
and  Construction  Equipment  Business
Sector (CEBS).

Industrial  Products  &  Machinery
Operating Company (IPM OC):
In  order  to  address  the  comprehensive
needs  of  the  common  customers  in
industrial  sector,  the  Division  has
aggregated  its  industrial  products  and
machinery  businesses  under  the  IPM
Operating  Company.  IPM  OC  has  two
distinct  business  streams  -  Industrial
Products and Industrial Machinery.

Industrial Products:
A.
Valves Business Unit (VBU):
VBU  markets  valves  and  allied  products
manufactured by the L&T's JVs; viz. Audco
India  Limited  (AIL),  Larsen  &  Toubro
(Jiangsu) Valve  Company  Limited,  China,
and a few Indian & overseas manufacturers.
VBU  is  one  of  the  few  select  suppliers  of
valves for global oil majors.

Besides, the JV manufacturing facilities, VBU
also has set up its own facility "Fluid Control

Products  Centre"  (FCPC)  at  Coimbatore,
which provides the technology support for
new  product  development  as  well  as
contract manufacturing of valves in ranges
not fully supported by AIL. The FCPC is also
setting up a new plant for manufacture of
valves to support L&T's foray in the Power
Sector.

Welding Products Business (WPB):
WPB  markets  products  manufactured  by
EWAC Alloys Limited, along with imported
inverter  based  welding  machines  from
Fronius,  Austria,  and  Oxy-Fuel  equipment
from Messer, Germany. WPB also sells locally
indigenously  developed  MIG  welding
machine and inverter welding machines. To
provide  comprehensive  solutions  to  its
major  clients  in  the  welding  technology,
WPB also provides repair & maintenance of
critical industrial components.

Industrial  Cutting  Tools  (INP)
Business:
INP  business  provides  metal  cutting
solutions  to  the  Indian  manufacturing
industry, covering automobile and machine
tool  segments  through  marketing  of
industrial  cutting  tools  manufactured  by
ISCAR Limited, Israel.

Industrial Machinery:

B.
Kansbahal Works (KBL):

Machinery for Pulp & Paper, Mining, Mineral
Processing and Steel industries, as well as
components  for  Wind  Turbines  are
manufactured and marketed by Kansbahal
Works. Its Foundry also manufactures large
wear  and  abrasion  resistant  castings  for
power and cement sectors.

LTM Business Unit (LTMBU):

LTMBU manufactures and markets rubber
processing machinery for the tyre industry.
Currently,  the  unit  has  manufacturing
facilities  at  Manapakkam,  Chennai  and  at
Kancheepuram  near  to  Chennai.  LTMBU
also  markets  plastic  injection  moulding
machines  manufactured  by  L&T-Demag
Plastics  Machinery  Limited.  LTM  has  been
ranked  No.11  amongst  "top  suppliers  of
tyre  and  rubber  machinery  around  the
world" by European Rubber Journal, for the
year 2009. L&T-Demag Plastics Machinery's
products  find  applications  in  diverse
industries  like  automobiles,  electrical
goods, packaging, personal care products,
writing instruments and white goods.

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Construction Equipment Business
Sector (CEBS)

Construction  Equipment  Business  Sector
(CEBS)  markets  and  renders  support  for
Construction  &  Mining  Equipment. The
Sector comprises following business units:

(cid:2)

(cid:2)

(cid:2)

(cid:2)

Construction  &  Mining  Business  Unit
(CMB)  which  markets  equipment
manufactured  by  L&T-Komatsu
Limited, India and the entire range of
equipment  available  from  Komatsu
worldwide.  It  also  markets  Mining
Tipper Tricks available from Scania.

L&T-Komatsu Limited (LTK) - the 50:50
JV  with  Komatsu  that  manufactures
Hydraulic  Excavators  and  Hydraulic
Components,  all  of  which  are
distributed in India by CMB;

L&T-Case  Equipment  Private  Limited
(LTCEPL), the 50:50 JV with CNH Global
n.v., which manufactures and markets
Backhoe  Loaders  and  Vibratory
Compactors;

Tractor Engineers Limited (TENGL), the
100% wholly-owned subsidiary, which
manufactures 
and  markets
Undercarriage Systems for excavators
and  Material  Handling  Systems  like
apron conveyors etc

Business Environment

rise 

The  current  economic  downturn  which
started in last year has cast its influence on
the industrial sector in general and on the
business  sectors  that  MIPD  operates  in
particular. The first half of the financial year
witnessed  unprecedented 
in
commodity prices adversely affecting input
costs of most industries. On the other hand,
the sharp fall in economic activity globally
and  the  fall  in  price  of  crude  oil,  led  to  a
postponement of investment by the major
clients.  With  surplus  capacity  among
manufacturers,  the  competitive  intensity
has  increased  particularly  in  the  global
market.

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Many  projects  in  cement,  steel  &  paper
sectors are on hold or have been dropped
due to the global financial crisis.  Also, minor
revisions  in Wind  Energy  Policy  in  some
states  like Tamil  Nadu  has  brought  down
the growth rate in the sector from 25% last
year  to  15%. The  last  quarter  of  the  year
2008-2009 saw a downturn of automobile
industry  which  had  a  cascading  effect  on
the performance of tyre industry and tyre
machinery  manufacturers.

The  performance  of  the  construction
equipment  industry  also  reflected  these
pains.  After  a  moderate  slowdown  in
growth rates from the past three year highs
of 45-60% to about 22%, the demand fell
by  50-65%  in  the  third  quarter  of  the
financial year.

Significant Initiatives:

The  Division  has  set  up  War  Rooms  to
combat effects of the severe downturn in
the demand for products. Production and
procurement  plans  have  been  quickly
reviewed  and  adjusted  to  fit  the  volatile
demand.  Special  focus  groups  have been

constituted to expedite collections, reduce
inventories and conserve cash. Tracking and
monitoring  measures  have  been  put  in
place and reviews are carried out closely at
various levels in the sector.

Specific initiatives being undertaken by the
respective sectors is given below:

I.

(cid:2)

(cid:2)

IPM OC

The project for setting up 25000 TPA
green field foundry in Coimbatore to
manufacture  cast  components  for
wind turbine is progressing as per the
plan  and  is  expected  to  go  into
commercial  production  in  the  3rd
quarter of 2009-2010.

strengthen 

Additional approvals from major end-
users were secured for LTJVCL valves
in  China.  To 
the
international  marketing  network
personnel  have  been  posted  in  key
growing  markets  such  as  China  and
Middle East.

(cid:2)

New products have been introduced
which  will  help  in  building  the

L&T-CASE 770 loader-backhoe engaged in a land-development project. L&T-CASE  is a JV of Larsen &
Toubro Limited and CNH, a global leader in  manufacture of loader-backhoes.

including  projects  under  execution. With
the implementation of the UMPP projects
in India, requirement for industrial valves is
expected  to  boost  the  demand  in  the
coming  year. The  nuclear  power  program
also  offers  large  scope  for  the  valves
business. L&T's strategic alliance with some
of the key nuclear power majors will help
in building this market segment.

Due to the capacities built up in the last 2-
3  years,  coupled  with  the  liquidity
constraints, demand for machinery for steel
and  other  mineral  process  industries  is
expected  to  be  lower  than  last  year. The
outlook  for  wind  mill  castings  is  however
positive as there is a backlog of orders and
the  new  foundry  facility  in  Coimbatore
would be operational in the coming year.

As per the latest reports from tyre majors
like  Pirelli,  the  global  demand  for  tyres  is
expected to be lower in the coming year. In
view of the current downturn, the domestic
tyre industry is focusing only on two and
three wheeler tyres, truck radial & OTR tyres.
The  business  for  the  Plastic  Injection
Moulding machines will also improve only
by the end of the year 2009.

The  market  demand  for  construction
equipment is expected to remain sluggish

Tyre Building machine equipped with state-of-
the-art features for building car / light truck
radial tyres, for a leading tyre company in India.
The machine is  part of the wide range of rubber-
processing machines manufactured by L&T.

competitive  advantage  and  market
share.

(cid:2) Most  business  units  in  IPM  OC  have
initiated  significant  steps  for  close
monitoring  to  ensure  reduction  in
working  capital  and  in  particular,
customer receivables.

II. CMB

(cid:2)

(cid:2)

New  imported  models  of  Hydraulic
Excavators,  viz.  PC800,  PC210-8,
sourced  from  Komatsu,  have  been
introduced  in  the  Indian  market  to
improve  product  offerings  to  the
customers.

After-sales  support  capability  is
expanded  through  long  term  full
maintenance  contracts  and  site
support agreements for the products
to help improve machine uptime and
capping operating costs thus helping
their
customers 
competitive position.

improving 

in 

Outlook

The oil prices over the last few months have
stabilized and a number of projects in the
upstream sector particularly in the Middle
East are slated to proceed. However, in the
Refining  segment,  there  is  a  significant
slowdown  in  international  projects,

Industrial valves manufactured by JVs, Audco
India Limited and Larsen & Toubro (Jiangsu)
Valve Company Limited.

Innovative Solutions for Welding, Cutting & Wear
Protection of Metal Components

on account of the downturn in the urban
infrastructure  and  general  construction
sectors  and  reduced  spending  by  the
Government  on  various  infrastructure
projects. Post parliamentary elections and
monsoons, it is expected that there will be
an improvement in infrastructure building
activities  by  the  Government  as  well  as  a
in  market
general 
confidence.

improvement 

Gap between coal demand and supply of
around  40  million  tones  continues  to
provide a growing opportunity for mining
equipment.  CMB  is  well  placed  to  take
advantage of these opportunities. Backhoe
Loader  and Vibratory  Compactor  markets
are witnessing slight recovery as compared
to substantial decline in the year 2008-2009.
Still  it  is  expected  that  the  market  for
Backhoe  Loader  may  remain  bearish,
though Vibratory Compactor  market  may
witness  marginal  growth  in  view  of  large
planned investments in Road Sector.

The  domestic  economic  environment  is
largely dependent on the domestic policy
framework  as  well  as  the  stability  in  the
financial  market.  Considering  the  good
track record of the economy in the recent
past,  the  Division  is  quite  optimistic  of
positive developments emerging from the
third quarter of the year 2009-2010.

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V.  K.  Magapu
Whole-time Director &
Senior Executive Vice President
(IT & Technology Services)

Technology Services

Overview

Carrying the brand and the legacy of Larsen
and  Toubro  group  of  companies,  L&T
Technology  Services  has  been  rated  the
no. 1 engineering services provider in the
World  2008  Black  Book
of  Outsourcing.  The
Division 
comprises
Integrated  Engineering
Services  (IES,  earlier
named as e-Engineering
Services) and Embedded Systems (EmSyS)
business  units. The  Division  provides  a
range  of  IT  enabled  engineering  services
and  systems  required  in  the  design  and
execution  of  turnkey  projects  and
equipment / product development.

Integrated  Engineering  Services
(IES)

The  IES,  headquartered  at  Vadodara,
Gujarat, has established its design centers
spanning the cities of Bangalore, Chennai,
Mysore,  and  Mumbai.  It  has  about  3000
employees  delivering  high-quality
engineering and design solutions. The end-
to-end  services  basket  comprise  product

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Headquarters of L&T Infotech at Powai, Mumbai.

design,  analysis,  proto-typing  &  testing,
embedded  system  design,  production
engineering, plant engineering, buildings &
factories  design,  asset 
information
management  &  sourcing  support  using
cutting-edge  CAD/CAM/CAE  technology.
IES predominately renders its cutting-edge
services  to  high  end  verticals  such  as
Automotive,  Aerospace,  Marine,  Off-
highway  Machinery,  Industrial  Products,
Consumer 
Goods,
Pharmaceuticals,  Minerals  &  Metals,  Oil  &
Gas and Utilities sectors.

Packaged 

Embedded Systems (EmSyS)
EmSyS  provides  embedded  systems  for
electronics  product  design 
and
development.  The  solutions  comprise
supply  of  hardware,  application  software
and enclosure design for the system largely
required 
in  Automotive,  Medical,
Semiconductor  and  Industrial  products
segment. The business unit has a dedicated
team  of  more  than  1000  professionals
operating  from  Mysore,  Bangalore  and
Mumbai.

India  is  poised  for  a  very  big  leap  in  the

in 

'Product Development' market. EmSyS with
expertise 
'product  development'
combined with its experience in 'electronic
product  manufacturing'  is  in  a  very  good
position  to  take  a  big  share  of  this.  It  is
serving its customers in complete Product
development,  consultancy  as  well  as
various components of the Life Cycle such
as 
Sustenance-
engineering,  VAVE  and  obsolescence
management.

Re-engineering, 

Business Environment
The evolution of the Engineering Services
market has been significant over the past
few years. The current trend in outsourcing
space  shows  a  larger  share  of  IT  enabled
engineering  services  ranging 
from
complete product design, complex turnkey
project  design,  value  analysis/cost
reduction projects, design of assembly lines,
fixtures etc. In the next two or three years,
the  trend  is  expected  to  accelerate  and
accordingly engineering services industry
would need to position itself for delivering
the  bench  marked  services  for  driving
innovation and continuous cost reduction
for its global clients.

Significant initiatives
IES  has  taken  special  measures  to  re-
organize its sales reach by increased focus
on India & Europe in addition to emerging
regions like Middle East and Asia Pacific. The
business unit has also achieved CMMI Level
5 certification to offer quality deliverables
to the customers. IES has taken important
steps  to  increase  resource  utilization  &
reduce  operational  cost  so  as  to  deliver
value to the customers.

EmSyS  was  the  first  business  unit  in  the
world to achieve SEI CMMI® Level 5 using
all  the  four  components.  "Continuous
improvement"  programs  and  "Six-Sigma"
initiatives in EmSyS are giving thrust to its
"Quality  Movement".  It  continues  to

generate  and  pass  on  many  'Patentable
ideas' to its customers. EmSyS serves many
small as well as Fortune 500 companies.

Outlook
The  economic  recession,  along  with  the
tightening  of  outsourcing  norms,  has
dented  the  growth  of  all  sectors  in  the
current  year.  However,  even  in  such  a
difficult  environment,  L&T  Technology
Services  has  fared  better  than  most  of  its
peers  because  of  a  healthy  exposure  to
diverse  sectors  and  a  client  portfolio  of
industry  leaders.  Moreover,  with  the
economic slump expected to ease out by
the  end  of  this  year,  the  demand  for
engineering  services  outsourcing  would
experience a significant upturn.

Talent drawn from premier academic institutions
plays a pivotal role in L&T Infotech’s successful
implementation of the key business and
technology needs of its client base.

Design Centre for Embedded Systems at Mysore.  L&T offers design solutions in the areas of hardware, software, product development….

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Y. M. Deosthalee
Whole-time Director &
Chief Financial Officer

Financial Performance for 2008-2009:
An analytical review
L&T Standalone:

I. GROWTH IN AN EXTREMELY CHALLENGING

ENVIRONMENT

The Company has reaffirmed its conviction in the sustained
growth  potential  of  its  various  businesses  by  reporting  a
healthy  financial  performance  for  the  year  2008-2009,
despite  the  perilous  impact  of  a  global  slowdown.  While
the  Company's  product  businesses  had  to  bear  some
adverse  impact  of  the  downturn,  its  project  businesses
improved their performance over the previous year, even
in the face of highly demanding circumstances.

The Company secured fresh orders during the year totaling
to  Rs.  51,621  crore,  recording  a  healthy  growth  of  23%
over the previous year. The growth in order inflow would
have been still higher, but for the deferment of a few major
orders  in  the  Hydrocarbon  and  Process  industries.  The
share of order inflow from the Infrastructure & Power sectors
increased during the year reflecting the Company's growing

stature  in  the  nation's  infrastructure-building. The  flow  of
orders witnessed during the year 2008-2009, as reflected
in its sizeable order book, is expected to give a fair amount
of confidence to the Company's revenue growth plans in
the year that has just commenced.

Gross sales & services at Rs. 34,045 crore grew by 35%
over  the  previous  year,  with  a  share  of  82%  from

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Engineering  &  Construction  businesses.  International
revenues  increased  to  19%  establishing  the  Company's
growing presence in the overseas markets.

Order  book  of  the  Company  as  at  March  31,  2009  at
Rs.70,319  crore  grew  by  33%.  In  the  Engineering  &
Construction  Segment,  orders  over  Rs.  300  crore  each
under execution, account for 70% of the segment's order
book,  signifying  a  strategic  shift  in  selection  of  orders
towards relatively larger size projects, to ensure optimum
utilisation of the available resources and the management
bandwidth.

Manufacturing, Construction & Operating Expenses
The  Company  incurred  Rs.26,232  crore  under
Manufacturing, construction & operating expense category.
This translates into 78% of net sales reflecting a marginal
increase by 1% point, as compared to the previous year.
Major  part  of  the  financial  year  2008-2009  witnessed
increase in commodity and input prices. While this increase

was covered under contractual escalations for E&C Orders
to a large extent, competitive forces prevented the product
businesses from passing on the higher input costs to the
market through higher price realisation. Improved execution
and  manufacturing  efficiencies  helped  the  businesses
partially mitigate the impact of higher input costs and lower
growth in volumes.

Keeping  in  mind  the  long  term  growth  ambitions  of  its
businesses, the Company during the year effected a net
addition of 5,416 employees, taking its manpower strength
to  37,357.  Staff  expenses  at  Rs.1,998  crore  for  the  year
were  higher  by  30%  over  the  previous  year  due  to  this
manpower addition as also the effect of increase in salaries
& wages. However, staff expenses as a percentage of total
income have reduced from 6% in the previous year to 5.8%
in the year 2008-2009.

Sales, administration and other expenses for the year at
Rs.1,840  crore  have  increased  by  36%  as  compared  to
the  previous  year.  However,  as  a  percentage  of  total
income, the expenses have remained at 5.3%. Benefit of
scale  of  operations,  sharing  of  common  resources  and
tighter control on elements of fixed costs have enabled the
Company contain this category of expenses.

Sustained Profitability of Core Businesses
The  Company's  Engineering  and  Construction  Segment
has not only sustained their profitability but has also been
able to show some marginal improvement in the operating
margins  during  the  year  under  review.  This  improved
performance  has,  however,  been  offset  by  a  drop  in
operating margins of its product businesses due to lower
capacity utilisation and higher input costs, as compared to
the  previous  year.  Overall  the  Company's  profit  before

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exceptional  items  registered  a  healthy  growth  of  29%  to
Rs. 2,709 crore, as compared to the previous year.

The Company successfully concluded a deal disposing of
its  Ready-mix  Concrete  business  during  the  year,  which
generated  an  extraordinary  gain  of  Rs.  959  crore  net  of
tax. Further, the Company made an investment in shares
of Satyam Computers & Services Limited (SCSL) through
its wholly-owned subsidiary, L&T Capital Company Limited,
as well as on its own Balance Sheet. Though the Company
believes  in  the  long-term  value  proposition  of  this
investment, it has made a provision of Rs.186 crore towards
the  extraordinary  decline  in  the  value  of  SCSL  shares,
based on the principle of "prudence". Including the effects
of the said extraordinary items, the Company's PAT rose
by 60% to Rs. 3,482 crore. The Earning per Share (EPS)
for the year accordingly has increased by 57% to Rs. 59.50
per share, post-allotment of Bonus Shares in the ratio of
1:1.

depreciation,  interest  &  tax,  excluding  other  income
(operating  PBDIT),  at  Rs.  3,857  crore  has  increased  by
30% over the previous year. Operating PBDIT at 11.5% of
net sales, however, stands marginally reduced by 40 basis
points as compared to the previous year, due to reduced
profitability  of  product  segments  and  an  exchange  loss
incurred on foreign currency loans before the same were
hedged.

Other Income
The  Company  has  astutely  managed  its  portfolio  of
investments  so  as  to  maximise  the  returns  from  surplus
funds in a highly volatile capital and money markets. The
surplus  cash  available  from  the  internal  accruals,
borrowings  and  the  sale  proceeds  from  divestment  of
Ready Mix Concrete (RMC) business, was timely deployed
to earn an pre-tax yield of over 14%.

Finance Cost
The relatively higher interest expense for the year at Rs. 350
crore is attributable to additional average borrowing of Rs.
2,240 crore during the year to finance the growth needs of
the  Group,  as  also  increased  cost  of  borrowing.  The
Company has drawn up ambitious plans for its emerging
businesses in Financial Services, Property Development,
Port  &  Shipyard  and  Power  Equipment  manufacture
through  its  subsidiary  companies  and  JVs.  Besides,  its
project  &  product  businesses  have  also  been  growing
rapidly at a compounded growth rate of over 30%, requiring
higher  funds  for  working  capital  and  capital  expenditure
needs.

Interest  rates  in  the  domestic  financial  market  hardened
due to the global financial crisis and constrained credit flow
to  the  corporate  sector.  However,  the  average  cost  of
borrowings could be contained at 6.9% for the year, through
higher proportion of foreign currency borrowings. A major
part  of  such  foreign  currency  borrowings  stands  hedged
against currency and interest rate risks.

Overall  Profitability
Profit before tax excluding extraordinary and exceptional
items for the year 2008-2009 at Rs. 3,940 crore registered
a growth of 28% over the like amount of previous year. In
line  with  the  growth  in  profits,  the  income  tax  provision
increased by 29% to Rs. 1,177 crore. However, the effective
tax  rate  is  still  lower  at  30%  of  the  book  profits.  Fringe
Benefit Tax has reduced by Rs. 16 crore due to lower market
price  of  the  options  under  the  Employee  Stock  Options
Scheme. Profit after tax (PAT) excluding extraordinary and

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Funds Employed
Working capital in the business segments increased during
the year, mainly due to lower flow of customer advances in
case of project orders, aggravated by poor availability of
funds in the system. Gross & net working capital deployed
by  the  segments  marginally  increased  to  44%  &  12%  of
sales  respectively  as  at  the  year  end.  Net  customer
receivables  at  Rs.10,056  crore  reflect  108  days  of  sales
(DOS), almost at the previous year's level. The businesses
were successful in settling some of the old disputes with
their  customers  and  collecting  the  overdue  receivables,
thereby bringing down the DOS.

during  the  year.  Higher  net  working  capital  and  capital
expenditure contributed to the increase in segment funds
employed by Rs. 2,566 crore.

At  the  Company  level,  investments  in  Subsidiary  &
Associate Companies increased by Rs. 2,170 crore to build
capabilities for the emerging opportunities in the Financial
Services,  Power  equipment,  Property  Development  &
Medium  Voltage  Electrical  businesses.  Considering
increase  in  other  corporate  assets,  loans,  advances  and
investments  of  surplus  funds,  amounting  to  a  total  of
Rs.1,128 crore, the net funds employed for the Company
increased  by  Rs.5,864  crore  over  the  previous  year.
Excluding the extraordinary and exceptional items, return
on net worth & return on capital employed stood at 24.7%
&  17.6%  respectively.  EVA  for  the  year  at  the  Company
level continues to be positive at Rs. 733 crore. The relative
reduction in RONW, ROCE and EVA as compared to the
previous  year,  is  attributable  to  the  additional  funds

The  capital  expenditure  of  the  business  segments
amounted  around  Rs.  1,900  crore  during  the  year.  The
major  expenditure  was  incurred  as  part  of  the  on-going
expansion  plans  at  Hazira,  Coimbatore, Ahmednagar  &
Talegaon, besides on beefing up the construction plant and
machinery for execution of mega turnkey projects bagged

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deployed in the emerging businesses and expansion plans
of  the  Group  that  are  yet  to  see  full  scale  revenue  and
profit generation.

Sound Financial Health
Despite the tight liquidity condition prevailing in the market,
the businesses could succeed in generating an operating
cash-flow of Rs.1,479 crore through a close monitoring of
working  capital.  The  divestment  of  Ready  Mix  Concrete
business boosted the Company's cash position by Rs.1,121
crore net of tax. Further, the Company resorted to additional
borrowings to the tune of Rs.2,558 crore during the year,
at  competitive  interest  rates  from  both  domestic  and
international markets. This helped the Company continue
with  its  capacity  build-up  plan,  investments  on  its  new
business initiatives and provide the much needed working
capital to its growing businesses.

Refineries sectors, many of which were exceeding Rs.1,000
crore in values. Due to crude oil prices bottoming out during
the  later  part  of  the  year,  the  pace  of  infrastructural
development  in  Gulf  slowed  down  to  some  extent  and
adversely impacted the flow of orders from that region. This
led to the share of international orders reducing to 14.5%
of the total segment order inflow during the year.

Backed by a healthy opening order book and a good order
inflow during the year, gross revenue increased by 47%.
The segment's order book as on March 31, 2009 stood at
Rs.68,753  crore,  giving  a  good  visibility  for  next  year's
revenue growth. Segment EBITDA margin on net revenue
at  12.9%  improved  by  20  basis  points,  vindicating  the
segment's  superior  execution  capability  and  cost  control
initiatives  besides  appropriate  risk  mitigation  strategies
adopted by its various businesses.

Liquidity & capital
resources

Rs. crore

Due to paucity of customer advances in some of the fresh
orders, the segment net working capital at Rs.2,935 crore

2008-2009

2007-2008

964.46

1094.43

Cash & cash equivalents
at the beginning of year

Add: Net cash provided /

(used) by :

Operating  activities

1478.57

1945.24

Investing  activities

(4429.67)

(5241.89)

Sale of RMC business

1121.14

-

Financing  activities

1640.79

3166.68

Cash & cash equivalents
at end of the period

775.29

964.46

The  gross  Debt  Equity  ratio  of  the  Company  stood  at  a
moderate level of 0.53:1, which helped it continue to enjoy
its domestic and international credit rating at 'AAA' & 'Baa2'
with stable outlook, respectively. With the vigilant treasury
team  driving  the  Group's  funding  plans,  the  Company  is
confident of sustaining its sound financial health in the near
to medium term.

BUSINESS SEGMENT WISE PERFORMANCE REVIEW
Engineering & Construction Segment (E&C)
The segment has performed exceedingly well during the
year  despite  the  challenges  of  global  meltdown  and
uncertainty. Order inflow at Rs.45,418 crore increased by
28% as compared to the previous year. Prestigious orders
were secured by the segment in the Urban Infrastructure,
Power,  Roads,  Railways,  Metals,  Hydrocarbon  and

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has marginally increased by 1.8% of sales over the previous
year.  With  an  additional  capital  expenditure  of  Rs.1,700
crore  incurred  during  the  year,  the  segment's  net  funds
employed as at the end of the year increased to Rs.6,617
crore from Rs.4,107 crore as of the previous year-end. As
a percentage of segment revenue, this works out to 23%,
higher by 2 percentage point as compared to previous year.

Electrical & Electronics Segment (E&E)
The segment was deeply impacted by the ill-effects of the
downturn that severely subdued the demand for industrial
goods, and could nevertheless achieve a growth of 4% in
sales  revenue  at  Rs.2,778  crore  during  the  year.  The
Electrical Standard Products business suffered due to the
sluggish  demand  in  the  realty  &  manufacturing  sectors.
The controlled petroleum prices regime sapped the fresh
investment in the retail oil dispensation systems, resulting
in  negative  growth  in  this  business.  The  State  Electricity
Boards  deferred  the  implementation  of  their  plans  under

rural schemes, impacting the demand for metering systems.
Thus, despite a healthy sales growth of 23% achieved by
the  Switchboard  and  Automation  Systems  businesses,
overall segment revenue growth remained low as aforesaid.

The  drop  in  demand  of  its  products  also  led  to  lower
capacity  utilisation  of  the  segment's  enhanced  facilities.
The under-absorption of overhead expenses, and higher
input  prices  prevailing  over  a  large  part  of  the  year,  saw
the  segment  margin  dropping  to  13.3%  as  compared  to
16.9% of the previous year. The segment funds employed
at the end of the year increased by Rs.233 crore to Rs.1,247
crore,  due  to  increase  in  finished  goods  inventories  and
higher customer receivables.

Machinery & Industrial Products Segment (MIP)
This segment was also impacted by the slowdown in the
core  industrial  and  infrastructure  sectors.  The  significant
revenue growth observed in the last 3 years was absent
during the year, as the liquidity crisis unfolded in the second
half of the financial year. The negative sentiment led to a
sharp  fall  in  the  demand  for  construction  &  mining
machineries and industrial goods. Export of industrial valves
and  machineries  too  was  adversely  impacted  as  the
sentiments in international trade reached an abysmal low.
Owing to the relatively better performance in the first half
of the year, the segment ended up with sales revenue of
Rs.2,475  crore  for  the  year  as  a  whole,  which  was
marginally higher than the previous year.

Though the slump in demand led to a drop in product prices,
the  segment  EBITDA  margin  on  net  revenue  could  be
improved by 110 basis points to 20%, due to higher rupee
realisation on the exports and improved cost management.
The  year-end  funds  employed  in  the  segment  at  Rs.413

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better rupee realisation, the EBITDA margins for the year
rose to 24.5%. Funds employed as a percentage of gross
revenues showed marked reduction to 46%, due to better
management of customer receivables.

II. RISK  MANAGEMENT
The Company has assiduously built, over the last few years,
a risk management culture in the Company, which has since
been ingrained in its various business processes. This has
encompassed a disciplined process of pre-bid risk review
of  all  major  tenders  for  projects,  review  of  the  risk
complexion of projects at various stages during the course
of  execution,  and  risk  management  assurance.  An
enterprise-wide  risk  awareness  has  been  successfully
created and integrated into the very process of business
decision making.

The  global  recession  that  started  during  the  later  part  of
the  year  2008-2009  has  deeply  impacted  the  business
sentiment  world-over.  Internationally,  a  number  of
companies  have  deferred  or  cancelled  their  investment
plans.

In  the  aforesaid  backdrop,  the  Company  has  fared
reasonably  well  during  the  year,  not  only  in  terms  of  a
comfortable  growth  in  sales  revenue  and  profitability,
achieved  particularly  by  its  largest  business  segment
Engineering  &  Construction,  but  has  also  witnessed  a
reasonable  growth  in  order  inflow  in  the  face  of  stiff
competition. A solid foundation led by an all pervading risk
management  framework  has  helped  the  Company  stand
out even in these trying times.

The  presence  of  the  Company  in  a  host  of  diversified
industry segments has, in itself, an element of risk mitigation
against  the  vagaries  of  business  downturn  in  one  or  the
other sectors. The Company's foray into the manufacture
of super critical boilers and turbines, heavy forgings, power
and railway business, has helped it exploit new avenues
of business, thereby greatly de-risking itself from the impact
of the downturn.

The  Company's  dependence  on  the  international  market
for business, has been less than 20% of its total turnover.
Therefore, the crippling depression seen in other parts of
the  world  could  not  leave  much  of  an  impact  on  the
Company's businesses during the year.

The  Company  has,  during  the  year,  created  twelve
Operating  Companies  to  lay  larger  focus  on  its  various
businesses, and to provide them with more autonomy in
the  conduct  of  their  respective  businesses.  Besides

crore reduced by Rs. 26 crore over the previous year-end,
due  to  lower  customer  outstanding  and  higher  initial
advances secured on its customers' orders despite liquidity
constraints  in  the  market.  Accordingly,  the  net  working
capital decreased to 8% of revenue, as compared to 12.7%
for the previous year.

"Others" Segment
The  performance  of  Ready  Mix  Concrete  (RMC)  and
Technology Services businesses comprising e-engineering
services and embedded systems is reported under "Others"
segment. The RMC business was divested on October 23,
2008  and  accordingly  the  financial  performance  of  this
business is not being separately elucidated.

The  Technology  Services  business  performed  very  well
during  the  year  and  was  not  adversely  impacted  by  the
global  slowdown  since  the  IT  development-related
outsourcing continued with their inherent cost advantages.
The  business  continued  to  have  a  large  share  of  its
revenues coming from the US market.

Rs. crore

Technology services
performance

Gross revenues *

EBITDA % on net revenues

Funds employed as %
of net revenues

2008-2009

2007-2008

367

24.5%

190

9.5%

46%

71%

*Gross revenues include inter segment revenues

Aided  by  rupee  depreciation  of  over  15%,  the  gross
revenues at Rs. 367 crore grew by 93% as compared to
the previous year. Owing to higher capacity utilisation and

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formation of an Operating Company Board for each of them,
the risk management function has also been attached to
each  of  the  Operating  Company,  to  be  able  to  closely
manage the risks of their businesses.

The Company has become a sponsor of the Engineering
& Construction Risk Institute (ECRI), USA, with an active
involvement, being on the Board of this prestigious institute.
It  hosted  the  ECRI  2008  Risk  Forum  on  "Global  Risk
Management Practices for India Infrastructure Projects" in
Mumbai, where eminent risk practitioners from world class
E&C  Companies  like  Bechtel,  KBR  and  Shaw  Stone  &
Webster shared their best practices, covering various facets
of effective project risk management.

Financial Risks
(a) Liquidity and interest rate risks
Despite the prevailing tight credit conditions, the Company
has managed to ensure that funds are available to meet
its operational and strategic needs viz. capital expenditure,
working  capital  and  strategic  investments.  At  current
gearing  levels  and  with  its  relatively  comfortable  liquidity
position, the Company is confident of managing its liquidity
over the short/ medium term. Further, the Company's short
term and long term credit rating and unutilised bank lines,
will enable raising funds at short notice to meet short term
liquidity gaps, if any.

The Company manages liquidity and interest rate risk by
accessing funds across various products, investor classes
and  maturity  profile.  Besides  this,  the  Company  has  in
place, various approved risk management tools to mitigate
interest rate risks.

(b) Foreign exchange and commodity price risks
The  Company  is  exposed  to  foreign  exchange  rate  risk
across  projects  /  contracts,  product  businesses,  loan
liabilities and its foreign currency denominated assets. The
Company  is  also  subject  to  risk  arising  out  of  change  in
commodity prices in respect of various inputs like steel, oil
and  other  base  metals.  Some  portion  of  the  foreign
exchange and commodity price risk is covered by way of
pass-through  clause  in  project  contracts  with  customers.
The  balance  is  monitored  through  an  elaborate  risk
management protocol, periodically reviewed by the Audit
Committee / Board of Directors. The Company's Treasury
Hedge Management desk closely works with the constituent
business groups to price and hedge the aforesaid types of
risk  under  the  aegis  of  a  Board  approved  hedge
management policy.

III. INTERNAL CONTROLS
The  Company  believes  that  a  robust  internal  control

mechanism  is  a  necessary  concomitant  for  effective
governance. The authority vested in the various levels of
management is exercised within a framework of appropriate
checks & balances. The company is committed to ensure
an  effective  internal  control  environment  that  helps  in
preventing and detecting errors, irregularities & frauds, thus
ensuring  security  of  Company's  assets  and  efficiency  of
operations.

There is a separate cell in the Company which oversees
implementation of internal control in the business processes
and  information  technology  systems. A  Corporate  Policy
on Internal Control is in place which provides a structured
framework  for  identification,  rectification,  monitoring  and
reporting of Internal Control weaknesses in the Company.
It  specifies  the  responsibilities  and  tasks  enjoined  upon
employees in all positions. The various business segments
of  the  company  have  also,  over  the  years,  created  well
documented policies, authorisation guidelines and standard
operating  procedures  specific  to  their  respective
businesses.

The  effectiveness  of  internal  control  is  reviewed  during
internal audits carried out by the Corporate Audit Services
on a regular basis. An independent review of the Internal
Control systems is also carried out by the Statutory Auditors.
Any significant deficiency in internal control along with the
progress  in  implementation  of  recommended  remedial
measures  is  regularly  presented  to  and  reviewed  by  the
Audit Committee of the Board.

IV. NURTURING HUMAN CAPITAL
The Company has set its vision high to foster a culture of
trust, caring and continuous learning for its growing human
capital  so  as  to  ensure  a  continuous  enhancement  in
shareholder value. Sustained well-being of its employees,
both professional and personal, is the hallmark of its human
resource policies.

Being an engineering conglomerate, the Company needs
a large pool of engineering talent. Every year in line with
the  growing  business  needs,  the  Company  recruits  a
sizeable  number  of  Graduate  Engineer  and  Diploma
Engineer  Trainees  from  engineering  colleges  across  the
country.  "Prayag",  a  month-long  induction  programme,
helps these trainees to transition from the academic to the
industrial world to understand how engineering knowledge
is applied in practice.

A  wide  menu  of  training  programmes  is  offered  to  our
employees for development. This year, a number of unique
strategic  programs  like  Corporate  Entrepreneurship,
Managing  &  Leading  across  Borders,  Strategy  and
Leadership programmes were added with a view to nurture

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the  knowledge,  skill  &  behaviour  required  in  the  global
business scenario.

The Company endeavours to build a leadership pipeline in
a  systematic  and  scientific  way,  using  the  most
sophisticated  human  technologies  so  as  to  achieve  the
targets to be set out under Perspective Plan 2015. Towards
this  end,  the  Company  has  launched  two  streams  of
Leadership  Development  Program  with  the  help  of
Mckinsey & Company, namely :

(cid:2) Emerging Leadership Development Program (e-LDP) and

(cid:2) Top Leadership Development Program (t-LDP)

The eLearning initiative ATL - Any Time Learning launched
a few years ago has been augmented to include 'Harvard
Manage Mentor'- an engaging online resource consisting
of 42 management topics for fostering management skills.
This learning initiative enables learning anywhere, any time
and  at  one's  own  pace.  The  Company's  Management
Development Centre at Lonavla is a symbol of the value
and priority that talent growth and development is accorded
in L&T. This prestigious facility is being augmented to triple
its training capability matching the Company's growing size
and stature.

V. RAPID STRIDES IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

INITIATIVES

The Company is an intense user of Information Technology
in  all  aspects  of  its  businesses.  Having  successfully
automated  most  of  the  transaction  processing
requirements, the Company has also recently completed
implementation of niche solutions in other areas to enable
new capabilities.

The year saw the implementation of ERP solutions for a
few of the new businesses, to enable these new businesses
to  use  the  information  technology  platforms  right  from
inception.  The  implementation  of  the  enterprise-wide
Human Resources System in the various businesses has
made  good  progress.  Significant  improvements  are  also
being  made  to  the  IT  infrastructure  by  enhancing  the
capacity  of  networks,  computing  and  storage.  The
Company's IT governance and risk management framework
ensures that IT risk management and information security
are  continuously  monitored  and  beefed  to  protect  the
confidentiality,  integrity  and  availability  of  information
systems.

The company is also adapting itself to the new technologies

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like  virtualisation  and  power  saving  systems  to  support
"Green IT" initiatives. A systematic measurement of the IT
costs vis-a-vis the IT benefits derived ensures that the IT
initiatives deliver value to the businesses. The Company
believes that continued investments and value focus on IT
will  go  a  long  way  in  improving  every  aspect  of  the
Company's  operations  and  thereby  its  profitability  and
growth.

VI. SUSTAINABLE  DEVELOPMENT  THROUGH

ENVIRONMENT  MANAGEMENT

The virtue of addressing the importance of "triple bottom-
line"  is  being  felt  today  like  never  before.  The  Company
reckons  its  responsibility  and  is  committed  to  playing  an
instrumental  role  in  this  period  of  economic  and  social
change. The emphasis now is not just on increasing profits
but  at  the  same  time  on  improving  the  efficiency  of  all
business decisions and minimising the environmental and
social costs of operating in communities.

The first Sustainability Report published by the Company
for the year 2007-2008 emphasised the strategy to integrate
environmental, economic and social considerations in all
aspects of business development. We understand that the
social  and  environmental  challenges  are  as  dynamic  as
the financial ones and hence we have taken steps to put in
place  a  robust  organisational  structure  to  address  them
effectively.  The  Sustainability  Organisation  Structure,
headed  by  the  Corporate  Management  Committee  and
functional  at  all  the  business  divisions  and  operating
locations, ensures that the commitment to conduct business
responsibly trickles down to the grass-root level across the
operations.

The Company has been taking focused steps to enhance
the quality of the community life in its immediate vicinity. It
has  been  diligently  working  to  build  the  capabilities  and
employability  of  the  youth  through  its  Construction  Skills
Training  Institute  and  Vocational  Training  Centres  in
partnership with the various state governments and helping
women being self-reliant through professional skills training.

Apart from implementation of the OHSAS 18001:2007 and
ISO 14001:2004 management systems, the Company has
also  started  implementing  the  British  Safety  Council's
Health  &  Safety  Management  System  at  some  of  its
manufacturing  locations  for  further  strengthening  its
systems  and  improving  the  working  condition  of  the
employees.

GROWING SUBSIDIARIES & ASSOCIATES
PORTFOLIO
L&T  Group  is  actively  pursuing  its  diversified  business
portfolio, particularly in the emerging businesses, through
formation of wholly owned subsidiary companies and joint
ventures  with  strategic  partners. As  on  March  31,  2009,
the Group has 97 subsidiaries, 22 associate companies &
15  joint  ventures  within  its  fold.  These  entities  broadly
operate in and focus on the following sectors:

1.

Information Technology Services

2. Financial Services

3. Engineering, Construction & Project Management

4.

Infrastructure and Property Development projects

5. Manufacture  of  electrical  and  industrial  equipment,

machinery and products

6. Shipyard and Port facilities

Within  the  above  classification,  L&T  has  invested  in
companies  incorporated  both  in  India  &  abroad.  Most  of
the investments in companies incorporated overseas are
through  L&T's  wholly  owned  subsidiary  company,  L&T
International  FZE.  Some  of  the  ventures  initiated  in  the
emerging sectors during the last 1-2 years are still in the
formative  stage  and  are  yet  to  contribute  to  the  Group's
revenues.  During  the  year,  acquisition  of  the  medium
voltage  electrical  business  of  TAMCO,  Malaysia  was
consummated and accordingly the turnover of the acquired
entities contributed to the growth in Group revenues.

Consolidated total income at Rs.41072 crore grew by 37%,
when compared to that of the previous year. Profit after tax
(PAT)  for  the  consolidated  Group  at  Rs.3789  crore
increased  by  63%  over  the  previous  year,  which  is
marginally  higher  than  the  growth  achieved  by  the
standalone Company at 60%.

The consolidated gross Debt:Equity ratio as at the end of
the year stood at 1.32:1 mainly due to higher borrowings
by the major capital intensive subsidiaries in the financial
services and developmental projects businesses.

A review of each of the operating subsidiary & associate
companies is presented below:

INFORMATION  TECHNOLOGY  SERVICES

I.
A. LARSEN & TOUBRO INFOTECH LIMITED (LTIL):

Subsidiary  company
LTIL is a wholly owned subsidiary of L&T engaged in
providing  IT  solutions  and  software  consultancy

globally. The Company offers both onsite and offsite
services  in  the  areas  of Application  Maintenance  &
Development,  Enterprise  Resource  Planning,  Data
Warehousing,  Business  Intelligence,  Testing  and  IT
Infrastructure management. It has established its global
footprints  in  USA,  Canada,  Denmark,  France,
Germany, Japan, UK and the Middle East. Around 26%
of the Company's total number of clients is in the Global
/ Fortune 500 list. The Company continues to focus on
the  chosen  verticals  viz  Manufacturing,  Banking
Financial  Services  and  Insurance,  Energy  and
Petrochemicals,  Product  Engineering  Services
(comprising  of  Communications  and  Embedded
Software).

Operations & Performance
In  the  backdrop  of  global  economic  downturn,  the
highlights  of  L&T  Infotech's  performance  during  the
year 2008-2009 are as under:

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19%  growth  in  total  revenues  at  Rs.1,975  crore
during the year 2008-2009 compared to Rs.1,658
crore  achieved  during  the  previous  year.  On
consolidated  basis  including  subsidiaries  in
Canada,  Germany  and  GDA  Technologies  Inc.,
the total revenue grew to Rs.2,081 crore in 2008-
2009 from Rs.1,757 crore in the previous year.

21%  increase  in  operating  profit  (PBDIT)  which
was  higher  at  Rs.  343  crore  as  against  Rs.  283
crore in 2007-2008.

25% increase in profit after tax at Rs. 265 crore
as against Rs. 211 crore in 2007-2008.

Though USA continues to be the leading destination
for Software exports, its contribution for the year 2008-
2009 dropped to 67% vis-à-vis 74% for the previous

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Banking  &  Finance,  Insurance,  and  Communication
and  Embedded  technology  businesses  in  Germany.
During  the  year  2008-2009,  L&T  Infotech  GmbH
recorded total income of Rs. 52.12 crore, registering a
growth of 22%. The investment in sales and marketing
organization has contributed to the Company's revenue
growth.  It  has  been  able  to  secure  new  clients  with
strong  potential  as  also  increase  its  presence  with
existing clients. This is expected to reflect in the further
improved performance in the coming years.

C. LARSEN & TOUBRO INFOTECH CANADA

LIMITED (LTI Canada):
Subsidiary  company
L&T Infotech Canada (LTI Canada) provides software
services in financial, Insurance and Oil & Gas sectors
in Canada. During the year 2008-2009, the total income
of  LTI  Canada  amounted  to  Rs.  26.23  crore.  The
Company  has  been  able  to  improve  its  operating
performance by targeting on certain niche areas, which
has the potential to develop significantly in the years
ahead.

D. GDA TECHNOLOGIES INC. (GDA):

Subsidiary  company
GDA Technologies was acquired in the year 2007 to
strengthen IT outsourcing business in USA. Since then,
GDA  has  been  integrating  its  business  development
with L&T Infotech's foray into the outsourcing business.
The Company has been scaling up its revenues largely
through  the  Offshore  Design  Centres,  besides  its
conventional segments of Property and Custom Design
& Manufacturing services.

GDA clocked total income of Rs. 60.46 crore for year
ended March 31, 2009. The efforts put in by the team
towards  integration  and  leveraging  of  L&T  Infotech
relationship with high potential customers is expected
to further improve the operational performance going
forward.

II. FINANCIAL  SERVICES
A. L&T CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED (L&TCHL):

Subsidiary  company
Considering  the  emerging  opportunities  in  the  fast
growing financial sector of the country, the Company
has  expanded  its  financial  services  range  covering
commercial,  retail  &  infrastructure  finance  and
merchant  banking  services.  In  order  to  consolidate
various  business  interests  and  create  future  value

year.  Europe  and Asia  Pacific  contributed  16%  and
9%  respectively,  while  contribution  of  Africa/MEA
increased to 4%. Onsite services accounted for 53%
of L&T Infotech exports and the balance was delivered
from the offshore development centers.

Outlook
The slowdown in global economic growth is expected
to continue into 2009-2010. This will adversely affect
the  demand  for  IT  services  in  the  short  term.  In  the
long term, however, the Indian IT sector is well poised
for growth, as its competitive advantage in outsourced
services  space  is  sustainable.  Several  global  mega-
trends  viz.  economic,  demographic,  business,  social
and  environmental,  will  create  new  opportunities  for
the industry in:

(cid:3) New verticals: public sector, healthcare, media and
utilities (which have adopted global sourcing only
to a limited extent)

(cid:3) New  customer  segments:  small  and  medium

businesses

(cid:3) New  geographies:  greater  outsourcing  in  BRIC,

GCC, Japan and rest of the world

To  take  advantage  of  emerging  opportunities  L&T
Infotech  has  started  focusing  on  internal  efficiencies
and cost reduction. Given the industry's resilience to
withstand  various  challenges  in  recent  years,  the
Company is confident to sustain the growth momentum
in the medium term.

B. LARSEN & TOUBRO INFOTECH GmbH

(L & T infotech GmbH):
Subsidiary  company
L&T  Infotech  GmbH  provides  software  services  in

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potentials  in  the  sector,  the  Company  has  set  up  a
wholly  owned  subsidiary  for  Financial  Services;
viz. L&T Capital Holdings Limited and has consolidated
all  its  existing  investments  held  in  the  Financial
Services Companies under L&TCHL.

B. L&T FINANCE LIMITED (LTF):

Subsidiary  company
Overview
L&T  Finance  Limited,  a  wholly  owned  subsidiary  of
L&T  Capital  Holdings  Limited  is  one  of  the  premier
diversified  non-banking  finance  companies  in  the
country,  with  product  offerings  in  Enterprise  Finance
catering  to  various  segments,  Commercial  Vehicle
Finance and Rural Finance. The Company is, from the
current year, actively engaged in microfinance in the
rural  sector.  It  has  a  robust  sourcing,  underwriting,
receivables,  collection  and  operational  model,
commensurate with the size and risk of the respective
underlying asset class.

Operations & Performance
The performance of the Company during 2008-2009
was adversely affected due to the economic slowdown,
which  resulted  in  lower  business  volumes  across
almost all the sectors catered to by the Company. Tight
liquidity conditions witnessed during the financial year
also led to increased interest costs. During the year,
the Company added 24 branches to its network, taking
the total to 85, spread across 23 states. The highlights
of financial results for 2008-2009 are given below:

(cid:3)

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Total assets grew from Rs.4,793 crore on March
31, 2008 to Rs.5,337 crore on March 31, 2009.

Total income grew to Rs.830 crore in 2008-2009
from Rs.606 crore in 2007-2008.

Profit  after  tax  for  the  year  was  lower  at  Rs.99
crore as compared to Rs. 115 crore in 2007-2008.

Outlook
The  business  conditions  for  non-banking  finance
companies  continue  to  be  challenging  due  to  lower
economic/credit  growth  and  high  cost  of  funds.
Notwithstanding  increasing  competition,  LTF  is  in  a
strong  position  to  deliver  a  resilient  earnings  profile,
supported by its well-balanced business platform and
strong  asset  quality.  The  Company's  strategy,  as  in
the past, would be to focus on strong risk management

&  processes,  profitable  growth  and  diversification  of
its product portfolio.

C. L&T INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE COMPANY

LIMITED (LTIFC):
Subsidiary  company
LTIFC,  a  wholly  owned  subsidiary  of  L&T  Capital
Holdings  Limited,  is  focused  on  financing  and
developing of infrastructure projects, covering various
sectors.  The  Company  intends  to  leverage  L&T's
domain knowledge in the engineering and construction
fields  to  provide  infrastructure  financing  solutions
through a mix of debt, sub-debt, quasi-equity and equity
participation. It also provides active support to clients
at project development stage.

The  key  success  factors  for  LTIFC  are  the  sheer
demand for infrastructure in the country, the Company's
acknowledged expertise in all areas of infrastructure,
its ability to tap financial resources, its strategy to be a
'one-stop-shop' for infrastructure and a strong synergy
between the Company's professional management, its
Board  of  Directors  and  key  stakeholders  that  allows
the Company to expeditiously pursue opportunities for
yet more profitable growth.

Operations & Performance
Amidst global slowdown and recessionary concerns,
the Company achieved significant growth during 2008-
2009,  with  gross  approvals  and  disbursements  of
Rs.1,913 crore for 39 projects and Rs.1,412 crore for
34  projects,  respectively.  The  highlights  of  financial
results during 2008-2009 are:

(cid:3)

(cid:3)

(cid:3)

Total assets grew from Rs.1,916 crore as on March
31, 2008 to Rs.2,398 crore as on March 31, 2009.

Total income for the year 2008-2009 was Rs.296
crore as compared to Rs.110 crore in the previous
year

Profit after tax increased to Rs.76 crore in 2008-
2009 from Rs. 45 crore in 2007-2008.

Outlook
The  business  sentiment  for  infrastructure  finance
companies continues to be challenging. With renewed
focus  by  the  Government  on  infrastructure
development,  announcement  of  the  fiscal  packages
to  provide  economic  stimulus,  LTIFC  is  in  a  strong
position  to  deliver  improved  performance  on  a
sustainable basis.

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D. L&T CAPITAL COMPANY LIMITED (LTCCL):

Subsidiary  company
LTCCL, a wholly owned subsidiary of L&T, is a SEBI
registered  Portfolio  Manager  with  close  to  Rs.1,450
crore  under  its  fund  management.  It  also  provides
service as a Mutual Fund Distributor / Advisor. LTCC
holds  and  monitors  a  significant  portion  of  the  L&T
Group's strategic investments.

Operations & Performance
Mutual fund markets were subdued in 2008-2009. The
net  asset  values  of  most  funds  nose-dived.  The
adverse  capital  market  conditions  had  its  impact  on
LTCCL's  income  and  profits.  During  the  year,  the
Company's gross income recorded a decrease of 25%
to Rs. 6.38 crore, as compared to Rs. 8.45 crore in the
previous year.

The  Company  is  planning  to  expand  its  fund
management by offering offshore advisory services. It
is  in  the  process  of  setting  up  wholly  owned
subsidiaries  in  Mauritius  towards  meeting  this
objective. The new services are likely to be offered in
the second half of 2009-2010.

Outlook
With  the  domestic  stock  market  looking  up,  new
portfolio management avenues would be available. The
initiative in offshore advisory services is expected to
open up new vistas of regular income streams for the
Company,  so  as  to  counter  the  fluctuations  in  the
domestic market.

III. ENGINEERING  &  CONSTRUCTION

Domestic Companies

A. L&T-SARGENT & LUNDY LIMITED (LTSL):

Subsidiary  company
Overview
L&T - Sargent & Lundy Limited (LTSL), a Joint Venture
company  between  L&T  &  Sargent  &  Lundy  LLC
Chicago,  USA,  renders  complete  power  plant
engineering  services  to  its  customers  in  India  and
abroad. Besides being a major provider of Integrated
Engineering Solutions through 3 D modeling, LTSL has
established itself as a global consultant backed by a
competent  engineering  talent  pool  and  technology
support.

Operations & Performance
Power sector got a boost during the year with many

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UMPP's  and  other  mega  IPP  projects  declared  for
bidding. The economic environment was encouraging
in the Middle East countries also facing a power deficit
As a result, the Company secured healthy orders for
engineering services, from domestic and international
markets. The sales and other income for 2008-2009
at Rs.62.74 crore registered a growth of 50%. Exports
accounted for 65% of the total income. Profit after Tax
at  Rs.  10.43  crore  for  2008-2009  rose  sharply  as
compared to the previous year level of Rs. 3.68 crore.

Outlook
According to Energy Information Administration (EIA),
world energy consumption is projected to expand by
50  percent  upto  2030.  Within  the  country,  the
implementation  of  Rural  Electrification  Scheme  and
amendments in the Electricity Act, 2007, are expected
to  attract  more  investment  in  the  power  sector.
Moreover  due  to  implementation  of  the  11th  plan
capacity addition of 78.7 GW and the 12th plan capacity
addition  of  82.2  GW,  the  power  sector  promises
enormous opportunities for the engineering services.
Given the good opportunities both in India and abroad
LTSL sees bright prospects in the medium to long term.

B. L&T-CHIYODA LIMITED (LTC):

Associate  company
Overview
L&T-Chiyoda  Limited  (LTC)  is  an  internationally
reputed design & engineering Consultancy Company
for Hydrocarbon Processing Industry. LTC was set up
in  the  year  1994  as  a  joint  venture  (JV)  between
Chiyoda  Corporation  of  Japan  and  Larsen  &  Toubro
Limited of India with an equal stake.

LTC  offers  total  engineering  solution  to  hydrocarbon
sector  and  related  industries  including  Petroleum
Refineries, Petrochemical Units, Oil and Gas Onshore
Processing Facilities, LNG/LPG Plants, Fertilizer Plants
and  Chemical  Plants.  Engineering  and  Consultancy
services  offered  by  the  Company  include  Feasibility
Studies,  Basic  Engineering,  Front  End  Design  &
Engineering 
(FEED),  Detailed  Engineering,
Procurement Assistance,  Construction  Supervision,
Commissioning Assistance and Project Management
Consultancy, to many global and Indian Oil Companies.

Operations & Performance
The Company has already established its experience
in design and engineering of refinery units. Presently

it  is  involved  with  L&T  in  its  Diesel  Hydro-treating
Project of MRPL-Mangalore, two Hydrogen Generation
Units and LOBS Quality Up-gradation Project of HPCL-
Mahul  Refinery.  LTC,  being  the  engineering  partner
for most of the LNG/GTL Projects of Chiyoda, is getting
an excellent exposure to onshore oil/gas processing
plants. The Company is also in the process of finalising
Gas Treatment Project in Russia with an international
EPC contractor.

The  Company  reported  a  healthy  growth  in  Order
Inflow and Sales revenue at Rs. 126 crore and Rs.79
crore respectively. Considering the long term growth
aspirations,  Oil  Companies  continued  with  their
capacity  augmentation  projects  even  as  the  global
economy  was  grappling  with  the  unprecedented
financial  crisis.  In  line  with  the  revenue  growth,  the
Profit after Tax for 2008-2009 at Rs. 10 crore grew by
34% as compared to the previous year.

Outlook
Indian energy sector is in the midst of a major capacity
augmentation  program,  considering  the  expected
surge  in  the  demand  for  oil  and  gas  products  in  the
next decade. Refining capacity in the country has been
growing at a rate of 4 to 5% every year. The growth
rate is expected to increase to around 7% by the end
of 11th Plan period 2007 to 2012, besides the plan for
setting up 3 grass root refineries in the country. The
Government  is  also  promoting  the  sector  through
various initiatives like the proposed SEZ-type scheme
to  create  Petroleum,  Chemicals  and  Petrochemicals
Investment  Regions  (PCPIR).  Considering  that  the
energy  sector  would  be  the  backbone  of  the  Indian
growth  strategy,  the  sector  is  expected  to  attract
investment  outlays  which  in  turn  would  provide
attractive opportunities to the Company.

C. L&T-VALDEL ENGINEERING LIMITED (LTV) :

Subsidiary  company
L&T-Valdel Engineering Limited (LTV), established in
2004, became a subsidiary of L&T in 2007-2008. LTV
provides complete engineering solutions for Upstream
Oil & Gas sector and offers design engineering services
as well as project management services globally.

Operations & Performance
The  hydrocarbon  sector  saw  spurt  in  E&P  activities
following  a  sharp  increase  in  crude  oil  prices  during
2008-2009. The committed investments in the sector
enabled the Company to bag fresh engineering orders

and  register  a  healthy  revenue  growth  of  70%  over
the previous year. Expecting the ramp up in the sector,
the  Company  had  invested  in  expansion  of  facilities
and beefed up the talent pool, which enabled it to report
higher  revenues  at  Rs.  72.46  crore.  In  tandem,  the
profit  after  tax  for  the  year  2008-2009  improved
significantly to Rs. 15.61 crore. Apart from the higher
capacity utilisation, the rupee depreciation also aided
the improvement in the operating margins during 2008-
2009.

Outlook
The crude oil prices declined significantly in the later
part of the year 2008-2009. The scenario of continued
depressed  crude  oil  prices  adversely  impacted  the
investments in the hydrocarbon sector. Though major
E&P players have not announced cuts in their plans
as yet, the companies are re-tendering the projects to
optimize the costs in the current recessionary scenario.
The Company, however, is confident of tiding over the
current  economic  slowdown  with  focused  marketing
efforts in the international market and capability building
in  the  new  lines  of  business  such  as  Deep  Water
Pipeline  Systems,  Jack-up  Rigs,  and  Semi-
Submersibles.

D. L&T-MHI TURBINE GENERATORS PRIVATE

LIMITED and L&T-MHI BOILERS PRIVATE LIMITED
Subsidiary  companies
Overview
Leveraging on the strengths of EPC capabilities in the
power sector, L&T has entered into Joint Venture with
the  leading  power  plant  equipment  manufacturer,
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Japan (MHI) & Mitsubishi
Electric Corporation, Japan (MELCO) to manufacture
&  supply  Supercritical  Boilers  &  Steam  Turbines  &
Generators (STG) for large coal based utilities. L&T-
MHI  Turbine  Generators  Private  Limited  (LTMHI
Turbine) and L&T-MHI Boilers Private Limited (LTMHI
Boilers)  have  been  formed  with  L&T  holding  the
majority share of 51% each of the equity through its
subsidiary L&T Power Limited. The principal business
of the JVs will comprise design, manufacture, supply,
erection  &  commissioning  Supercritical  Boilers,
Turbines & Generators and subsequent warranty and
service support for the Indian market.

LTMHI Turbine & Boiler have envisaged manufacturing
of equipment in the capacity range of 500 MW to 1000
MW for sale in India. Equipment will be manufactured

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using advanced, fuel efficient & environment friendly
"Supercritical  Technology".  The  total  capacity  being
installed  is  4000  MW  for  each  of  the  manufacturing
unit.

Project Activities
The Turbine JV Company has already secured order
for  supply  of  2800  MW  STG  from Andhra  Pradesh
Power  Development  Company  Limited. Also  it  has
undertaken bids for various projects and is expected
to bag few more orders shortly. The JVs are poised to
establish  a  state-of-the-art  manufacturing  facility  at
Hazira, Gujarat State with the Technological Support
from  MHI  for  a  period  of  20  years.  The  Turbine
Company proposes to commence operations with the
manufacture  of  2 Turbines  &  Generators  in  the  year
2010-2011,  increasing  the  same  to  4  from  the  year
2012-2013.

The implementation of the Steam Turbine & Generator
project  has  been  conceptualised  in  phases.  The
phased implementation schedule has been drawn in
consonance with the plan of acquiring of requisite skill
for  specialised  manufacturing  activity  and  focused
indigenisation plan. All major machines & facilities have
been ordered and are slated for commissioning in a
phased manner aligning with the production plan.

F.

E. L&T- RAMBOLL CONSULTING ENGINEERS

LIMITED (LTR):
Associate  company
Overview
LTR is a joint venture consultancy firm established in
the year 1998 by L&T and RAMBØLL A/s of Denmark.
LTR  provides  engineering  and  project  consultancy
services  for  Transportation  Infrastructure  projects
relating  to  Ports  &  Harbour,  Roads  &  Highways,
Bridges  &  Flyovers,  Airports  and  Environmental
Engineering.

Operations & Performance
The  Company  has  consolidated  its  position  in  the
domestic  market  as  advisors  and  consultants  to
developers of projects. This has enabled the Company
to utilise its strengths in the Design & Build segment
of  Consultancy  business.  Backed  by  order  inflow  at
Rs. 35.88 crore, LTR registered in 2008-2009 a growth
of 23% in total income at Rs. 30.27 crore. In tandem,
profit after tax at Rs. 5.59 crore grew by 53% over the
previous  year.  The  healthy  performance  was  driven

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largely by the new jobs for detailed engineering in Ports
& Bridges sectors.

Outlook
Infrastructure  development  is  expected  to  gather
momentum  during  the  balance  period  of  11th  Plan
2007-2012. This is the niche market in which LTR has
a  distinguished  presence.  Further,  the  Company  is
rolling  out  a  major  expansion  of  its  International
business  in  Indian  Ocean  RIM  countries  spurred  by
good market prospects in this sector.

INTERNATIONAL SEAPORT DREDGING LTD
(ISDL):
Subsidiary  company
Overview
International  Seaport  Dredging  Limited  (ISDL),  a
Company  promoted  by  the  Belgian  Dredging
International  NV,  was  incorporated  in  March  2004.
Considering  the  captive  business  potential,  L&T
acquired a majority stake in the Company in May 2006.
The  business  spectrum  of  ISDL  includes  dredging,
marine engineering services and land reclamation for
ports  and  harbours  in  India  and  the  Middle  East
countries.

Operations & Performance
Capital dredging continues to be the major growth area
of the Company. Due to the global slowdown and the
liquidity crisis, some of the private port projects were
postponed  in  the  year  2008-2009.  However  with  an
eye on the future, ISDL contracted for acquiring two
new dredgers, which will increase the capacity in the
coming years.

The  fresh  orders  secured  during  the  year  by  ISDL
include dredging project orders from Karaikal Port and
Kakinada  Port  and  an  order  from  charter  hire  in  the
Middle  East  region.  While  dredging  contracts  were
completed at Gangavaram Port, Sethusamudram and
Hazira, the Dhamra Port order is under execution.

Due  to  significant  variation  in  the  underlying  soil
conditions, the Company incurred loss on one of the
projects completed during the year. The Company has
taken  adequate  safety  measures  to  mitigate  such
operational risks with regard to orders under execution
and  also  would  stringently  evaluate  the  probable
operational risks for new prospects.

Outlook
With  2/3  rd  of  the  Indian  shores  amenable  for  port
development and the prospects of significant increase
in  international  &  coastal  trade,  the  port  sector  is
expected to attract fresh investments over the next 5
to  10  years.  Capital  dredging  business  is  therefore
expected  to  grow  significantly  to  reach  around  150
million cubic meters per annum over the next 5 years.
The  Company  is  gearing  up  to  meet  the  expected
increase in the demand in the coming years.

G. SPECTRUM INFOTECH PRIVATE LIMITED (SIPL):

Subsidiary  company
L&T  acquired  SIPL  in  the  year  2006  in  order  to
strengthen its capabilities in defence electronics. SIPL
concentrates  largely  on  product  development  in
embedded solutions, control and signal processing. It
has  grown  from  designing  and  development  of  sub-
systems  to  a  full-fledged  production  organisation
capable of delivering sub-systems. Under the umbrella
of L&T's Strategic Electronics Center, SIPL is actively
exploring  the  opportunities  for  possible  tie-ups  in
various business areas of focus.

Operations & Performance
Sales  revenues  during  the  year  2008-2009  were
Rs.8.68 crores as compared to Rs. 7.36 crore in the
year 2007-2008. Profit after tax increased to Rs.1.68
crore,  registering  a  marginal  improvement  over  the
previous year.

Outlook
The long term outlook for defence electronics business
is  quite  positive.  Public-Private  participation  during
design and development phase is expected to result
in a significant share of business for private industry
in  the  production  phase.  Revision  of  DPP-2006
regarding offsets and greater Government support for
PPP model are also in the offing. In addition, business
opportunities  for  HAWK  &  ALH  production,  LCH
development, Jaguar aircraft Upgrade programs and
MMRCA are likely to fructify in the coming years.

H. L&T SHIPBUILDING LIMITED (LTSB):

Subsidiary  company
Overview
L&T Shipbuilding Limited has been formed as a joint
venture  between  L&T  and  Tamilnadu  Industrial
Development Corporation Limited (TIDCO) for setting
up a Shipyard-cum-Minor Port Complex at Kattupalli,

near  Chennai.  L&T  has  identified  shipbuilding  as  a
major thrust area in the heavy engineering sector for
growth.  Indian  Navy  and  Coast  Guard  have  large
requirements  of  defence  vessels  and  submarines  to
augment as well as replace the ageing fleet.

Tamil Nadu has a coastline of about 1000 kilometres,
with  plain  landmass  as  hinterland.  Due  to  this  vast
coastline, the growing hinterland needs a State-of-the
Art port with allied infrastructure for effective handling
of  all  types  of  cargo.  The  Port  Complex  of  LTSB  is
expected to meet this requirement and is planned to
operate  on  a  commercial  basis  with  a  capacity  of  2
million TEUs per annum.

Project Activities
LTSB signed a joint venture agreement with TIDCO in
April 2008 to set up a port and a shipyard at Kattupalli,
Tamil Nadu. Following the extensive discussions with
the  Government  on  the  various  critical  requirements
of  the  project,  LTSB  has  taken  possession  of  1123
acres of patta land at Kattupalli on 99 years lease basis.
About 27 acres of Poromboke land within the project
area is under alienation from Government and are likely
to be leased out to LTSB by June 2009.

The  Shipyard  is  being  organised  as  a  heavy
engineering  sector  specific  Special  Economic  Zone
(SEZ) under the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005.
In  February  2009  LTSB  received  the  formal  SEZ
approval from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
LTSB  has  entered  into  a  Licence  agreement  in
February 2009 with Tamilnadu Maritime Board (TNMB)
for  using  76.86  acres  of  coastal  land  at  Kattupalli
required by the project.

LTSB  is  in  advanced  stages  of  getting  necessary
approvals from various Central and State Government
authorities. While the financial closure for the project
is in progress, the construction activity is expected to
commence in the second quarter of 2009-2010.

I.

International companies
LARSEN & TOUBRO ELECTROMECH LLC
(L&T Electromech):
Subsidiary  company
Overview
Larsen & Toubro Electromech LLC is a joint venture
between Larsen & Toubro Limited, India (L&T) and The
Zubair  Corporation,  Oman  (TZC).  L&T  holds  65%
through L&T International FZE, Sharjah and TZC holds

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the  balance.  The  Company  is  a  leading  Civil,
Mechanical  and  Electrical  &  Instrumentation
Construction Company in Oman catering to the Oil and
Gas,  Refineries,  Petrochemicals,  Power  and  Water
sectors.

Operations & Performance
The Company executes projects predominantly in the
Hydrocarbon sector which contributes significantly to
the  Oman's  GDP  growth.  The  global  meltdown  and
delays  in  announcement  and  award  of  new  projects
had a negative impact on the order inflows for the year.
The  total  order  inflow  during  the  year  2008  was  RO
18.21 mn (INR 237 crore) against RO 42.69 mn (INR
555 crore) in the year 2007. Backed by healthy opening
order book, the Company registered a growth of 35%
in Sales at Rs. 327.87 crore. Profit after tax increased
to  RO  1.95  mn  (INR  22.10  crore)  as  against  loss  of
RO 0.46 mn (INR 5 crore) in the year 2007.

In  order  to  effectively  counter  the  impact  of  global
slowdown,  the  Company  has  initiated  various
measures  on  cost  optimisation,  pre-bid  tie-ups  with
major  EPC  players  and 
improved  contract
management to enhance project realisation.

Outlook
Gulf countries are expected to counter the challenges
of falling oil prices and receding investor interest. Major
investments  in  petrochemicals  are  being  delayed  on
account of gas gap. However, Investment in Enhanced
Oil Recovery (EOR) projects is expected to continue
and offer good opportunities for EPC projects in Marmul
and Nimr areas. Major investments are also planned
in Power plants (IWPP & IPP) at Salalah, Barka and
Al-Ghubra areas in the Sultanate. In the backdrop of
stable  fiscal  position  of  the  Sultanate,  the  Company
expects to achieve the targeted growth in the medium
term.

J. L&T MODULAR FABRICATION YARD LLC, OMAN

(LTMFYL)
Subsidiary  company
Overview
L&T  Modular  Fabrication  Yard  LLC  (LTMFYL)  is  a
wholly owned Subsidiary formed in Oman, to realise
the growing opportunities in the Middle East Oil & Gas
sector for manufacture and servicing of platforms and
marine structures. LTMFYL will endeavour to build core
competencies in high end equipment like Jack Up Drill
Rigs, Floating Production Storage & Offloading (FPSO)

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Vessels, integrated Decks, Skid mounted equipment,
in  addition  to  fabrication  of  large  size  Offshore
Platforms.

The Fabrication Yard facility at Sohar has become fully
operational during the year. The Yard is expected to
be established as a major fabrication service provider
for the region's promising offshore oil & gas industry,
comparable with some of the biggest fabrication yards
of this kind in the region.

Operations & Performance
LTMFYL executed projects in Upstream Oil & Gas for
Oil & Natural Gas Corporation, India, and for Maersk
Oil,  Qatar  and  also  undertook  refurbishment  of  Rig
FDVII  for  Lynemouth  Drilling  Limited;  U.K.  LTMFYL
recorded  Sales  worth  Rs.  102.92  crore  for  the  year
2008, its first full financial year. By the end of the year
2008,  due  to  economic  meltdown,  the  Oil  &  Gas
segment witnessed deferment of orders by clients and
pressures for lowering of prices quoted by the Yard.

Outlook
The Middle East Oil & Gas sector is active with bids
for  projects  involving  fabrication  &  integration  of
Modules  for  FPSO,  though  slowdown  effect  is  still
pervading the region. While, the refurbishment orders
offer opportunities in the short term, the major projects
are  expected  to  reach  implementation  phase  only  in
the latter half of the year 2009. With crude oil prices
showing some signs of stability, the sector is expected
to  hasten  up  the  projects  which  are  already  on  the
drawing board. The Company will endeavor to improve
its capacity utilisation by harnessing the opportunities
coming its way.

K. LARSEN & TOUBRO ATCO SAUDIA COMPANY

LLC (L&T-ATCO):
Subsidiary  company
L&T-ATCO is a joint venture between L&T International
FZE  and  Abdulrahman  Ali  Al  -Turki  Group  of
Companies  (ATCO)  Dammam,  a  renowned  Saudi
conglomerate.  L&T ATCO  was  incorporated  to  take
advantage  of  the  enormous  electro-mechanical
construction opportunities arising in the areas of oil &
gas, petrochemicals, power and water related projects
in Saudi Arabia.

L&T-ATCO  is  focusing  business  opportunities  in  the
area  of  strategic  construction  equipment  &  support
services,  with  the  core  team  of  engineers  operating
from  Dammam.  Having  completed  all  the  statutory

registration  process, 
is  now
concentrating  on  pre-qualification  with  various
customers  &  is  participating  in  tenders  for  leading
clients.

the  Company 

provides  engineering,  construction  and  contracting
services in Oman. Continuing its excellent track record
of  14  years,  LTO  reported  encouraging  financial
performance for the year 2008.

Outlook
Firm  oil  prices,  availability  of  liquidity  and  the
Government's  social  and  economic  reforms  are
positive indicators of the Saudi economic growth. Large
projects in the field of hydrocarbon, power, water and
oil & gas are being envisaged to sustain the long term
development  of  the  country.  Specific  tie-ups  with
prominent  EPC  players  who  are  aware  of  L&T's
capability 
in  refinery  &  petrochemical  and
demonstration  of  on-ground  resources  could  open
windows of opportunities for projects.

L. OFFSHORE  INTERNATIONAL  FZC

Offshore International FZC (Offshore FZC) is a Joint
Venture between L&T International FZE and M/s Petro-
Plus Sdn Bhd, Malaysia, a wholly owned subsidiary of
Sapura  Crest  Petroleum  Bhd,  Malaysia,  formed  for
construction and operation of a Heavy Lift cum Pipe
Lay Vessel (HLPV). The Company was incorporated
to  provide  critical  in-house  installation  facility  for
Offshore Platform projects being executed by L&T and
thereby  mitigate  the  risk  of  dependence  on  external
sub-contractors.

Sapura Crest Petroleum Berhad is a leading company
in Malaysia with diversified activities having expertise
in offshore installation services including subsea pipe-
laying, platform and relation installations. Through the
joint venture company, Sapura Crest and L&T will be
able to tender for installation and EPC contracts. This
offers both companies greater competitive advantages
especially in the Indian and Malaysian markets - two
of the fastest growing oil and gas services markets in
the region.

The vessel is in an advanced stage of construction in
a renowned shipyard in Singapore. The twin deck 160-
metre  conventional  vessel  can  accommodate  about
250 staff and is equipped with a crane capable of lifting
heavy loads of up to 3000 ST. The vessel is expected
to be available for commercial use in the year 2010.

M. LARSEN & TOUBRO (OMAN) LLC (LTO):

Subsidiary  Company
Larsen & Toubro (Oman) LLC, a joint venture between
L&T  International  FZE  and  Zubair  Corporation  LLC

Operations & Performance
During  the  year  LTO  handed  over  Palm  Garden
Township and Bait Al Barakah projects. The completion
of these mega projects enabled LTO to cross RO 100
Million  turnover.  The  year  2008  saw  gross  income
nearly doubling to Rs. 1490.76 crore, with an increase
in  Net  Profit  to  Rs.  56.79  crore  as  compared  to  Rs.
26.24 crore in the year 2007.

Outlook
With  the  Government  of  Oman  adopting  growth
oriented  economic  policies,  Oman  is  progressing
amidst  challenging  times.  The  Company  sees
emerging  growth  potential  in  Building  &  Urban
Infrastructure and Power Transmission & Distribution
sectors.  Whilst  its  focus  on  established  sectors
continues,  LTO  has  initiated  its  entry  into  the
Infrastructure  segment.  It  will  target  brown-field  and
green-field  airport  projects  and  highway  expansion
projects with the active support from L&T, India.

N. LARSEN & TOUBRO SAUDI ARABIA LLC (LTSA):

Subsidiary  Company:
LTSA a subsidiary of L&T International FZE is engaged
in the business of providing turnkey solution in Civil,
Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Projects in the
Infrastructure,  Building,  Power  Transmission  and
Distribution  Sectors.

Operations & Performance
During  the  year  2008,  the  Company  downsized  its
operations  and  did  not  procure  any  fresh  order.
Consequently, revenues recorded during the year 2008
were Rs. 5.10 crore while the losses amounted to Rs.
4.50 crore due to cost overruns. Due to unfavourable
business conditions, the Company has decided to wait
and watch till the global economy recovers.

Outlook
In order to exploit the business potential the Company
is in the process of identifying a strong local partner
who will help in promoting the business of LTSA in the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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O. LARSEN & TOUBRO QATAR LLC (LTQ):

Subsidiary  company
LTQ,  a  joint  venture  between  L&T  International  FZE
(49%) and a local Company Al-Jazeera International
Trading  Company  WLL  (51%)  undertakes  Turnkey
Engineering and Construction projects in the Building,
Infrastructure, Power and Electrical projects in Qatar.

Operations & Performance
The  Company  did  not  submit  any  tender  during  the
year 2008. Revenues accordingly declined to Rs.4.14
crore as against Rs.29.97 crore in the year 2007. The
loss  for  the  year  was  contained  at  Rs.0.88  crore
(previous year - loss of Rs.8.26 crore).

Outlook
In  order  to  tap  the  major  projects  the  Company  has
decided  to  revitalise  its  operations  by  switching
partners. The Company is planning to join hands with
a locally strong partner who will help in promoting the
business of LTQ in Qatar. The country has proposed
an ambitious investment plan of over USD 100 billion
by  the  year  2015  in  the  Energy,  Tourism  and  other
infrastructure projects. With the help of the new partner,
it is expected that the Company shall turn around in
the near future.

P. LARSEN  &  TOUBRO  KUWAIT  CONSTRUCTION
GENERAL CONTRACTING COMPANY WLL (LTKC):
Subsidiary  company
LTKC is a limited liability company jointly held by M/s
Bader Almulla and Brothers Company WLL, a Kuwaiti
company  &  M/s  Larsen  &  Toubro  International  FZE,
U.A.E.  in  the  shareholding  pattern  of  51%  and  49%
respectively.  LTKC  executes  construction  projects  in
Oil & Gas and Power sectors in the State of Kuwait.

Performance
On the strength of its parent's strong credentials and
its  own  pre-qualification  initiatives,  LTKC  secured
orders for fabrication and erection of tank and pressure
vessels  during  the  year  totaling  to  KD  5.65  Million
(Rs.95.27 crores). The execution of these orders has
commenced.

Outlook
Kuwait has the fourth largest proven reserves of crude
oil  in  the  world  and  is  among  the  world's  largest  oil
producers. Kuwait Petroleum Council has major plans
for  building  its  largest  refinery. The  recent  decline  in

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oil price has somewhat impacted the growth sentiments
in the region. However, no significant slowdown effects
have been noticed in Upstream Projects. The country
has taken initiatives to privatise Crude Handling and
Refining by inviting private developers on BOO basis.
Kuwait is still short of power and therefore investment
in Power Sector is envisaged to be around 1 to 2 Billion
KD in next 3 to 5 years.

Q. LARSEN  &  TOUBRO  READYMIX  CONCRETE

INDUSTRIES LLC (RMC LLC)
Subsidiary  company
RMC LLC was formed in July 2006 as a joint venture
between  Mr  Shukri  Saleh Al  Braik,  UAE  (51%)  and
Larsen & Toubro International FZE (49%) as per the
local  law.  The  first  plant  was  operational  in  January
2007  and  second  plant  in  November  2007.  The
business  was  established  in  a  highly  competitive
market  with  many  MNCs  in  the  fray  for  Ready-Mix
Concrete business.

Operations & Performance
The year 2008 was the first full year of operations with
both the plants producing at rated capacity. RMC LLC
recorded sales revenues at Rs. 132.10 crore and net
profit of Rs. 15.18 crore.

Outlook
The Impact of worldwide recession has been acute in
Dubai region. New projects have been hard to come
by  while  there  has  been  a  market  slowdown  in  the
progress of many existing projects. The Company is
striving hard to sustain its current performance during
the year 2009 inspite of difficult conditions. Efforts have
been initiated in reducing raw material costs and also
explore  opportunities  in Abu  Dhabi  market  so  as  to
compensate for the probable shortfall in volumes.

IV. POWER  DEVELOPMENT
A. L&T POWER DEVELOPMENT LIMITED (L&T PDL):

Subsidiary  company
L&T PDL, incorporated in September 2007, is a wholly
owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T).
The Company is formed as a power development arm
of  L&T  with  the  objective  of  developing,  investing,
operating and maintaining power generation projects
of all types namely thermal, hydel, nuclear and other
renewable  form  of  energy  including  captive  and  co-
generation power plants.

The Company is developing a 99 MW Singoli Bhatwari
Hydro  Electric  Project  through  a  wholly  owned
subsidiary L&T Uttaranchal Hydropower Limited (L&T
UHPL). The Company is also pursuing opportunities
to develop thermal and hydro electric projects in India
and abroad.

B) L&T UTTARANCHAL HYDROPOWER LIMITED

(L&T UHPL):
Subsidiary  company
The  Company  is  executing  Singoli  Bhatwari  Hydro
Electric Project on Build-own-operate-transfer (BOOT)
basis for a period of 45 years including the construction
period. The project is a run-of-the-river scheme on river
Mandakini in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand. The
project involves construction of a 22m high and 57.2m
long  barrage,  12  km  long  head  race  tunnel,  surface
powerhouse  and  12  km  transmission  line  (132  kV).
The Project is expected to achieve financial closure in
the year 2009-2010 with a total cost estimated at Rs.
1080 crore.

V.

INFRASTRUCTURE AND  PROPERTY
DEVELOPMENT

A. L&T  INFRASTRUCTURE  DEVELOPMENT

PROJECTS LIMITED (L&TIDPL):
Subsidiary  company
L&TIDPL  has  been  set  up  as  an  Infrastructure
development  arm  of  the  Group.  L&TIDPL,  a  holding

As of March 31, 2009, L&TIDPL's portfolio includes:

I.

Transportation and Infrastructure

Major SPVs

Roads and Bridges:

Narmada Infrastructure Construction Enterprise Limited

L&T Transportation Infrastructure Limited

L&T Western India Tollbridge Limited

L&T Panipat Elevated Corridor Limited

L&T Krishnagiri Thopur Toll Road Limited

L&T Western Andhra Tollways Limited

company in this segment, works on a "value creation"
model  so  that  the  Special  Purpose  Vehicle  (SPV)
floated for each infrastructure project is nurtured till it
reaches a stage of matured operations. The Company
has,  over  a  period  of  time,  built  up  capabilities  in
identifying  and  developing  infrastructure  projects,
operation  &  maintenance  of  these  projects  and
providing  advisory  services  relating  to  financing  &
engineering of the projects. Considering the potential,
private equity Investors have contributed 21.6% to the
capital of the Company.

L&TIDPL  portfolio  is  well  diversified  with  a  mix  of
projects  across  various  sectors  such  as  roads  &
bridges, ports, airports and urban infrastructure. L&T
Urban Infrastructure Limited, a subsidiary of L&TIDPL,
houses  the  property  development  and  urban
infrastructure  projects.

Operations & Performance
The  Financial  Year  2008-2009  was  eventful  with
several  of  its  projects  commencing  commercial
operations. These include Panipat Elevated Corridor
(July  2008),  Krishnagiri  Thopur  Toll  Road  (February
2009),  Western Andhra  Tollways  (March  2009)  and
Bengaluru International Airport (May 2008).

During 2008-2009, the Company divested its stake in
Kakinada Seaports Limited. Including the divestment
Income L&TIDPL has reported a total income of Rs.
38.40 crore and a profit after tax of Rs. 10.83 crore.

Status (% of holding)

Stage

Subsidiary  (100%)*

Subsidiary  (100%)*

Subsidiary  (100%)*

Subsidiary  (100%)

Subsidiary  (100%)

Subsidiary  (100%)

Operational

Operational

Operational

Operational

Operational

Operational

Operational

Second Vivekananda Bridge Tollway Company Private Limited

Associate (33%)

L&T Interstate Road Corridor Limited

L&T Vadodara Bharuch Tollway Limited

Ports:

Subsidiary  (100%)

Subsidiary  (100%)

Construction  completed

Under  implementation

International Seaports (Haldia) Private Limited

Associate (22%)

Operational

The Dharma Port Company Limited

Joint Venture (50%)

Under  Implementation

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II. Urban Infrastructure:

Major SPVs

L&T Urban Infrastructure Limited

Cyber Park Development and Construction Limited

L&T Tech Park Limited

L&T Arun Excello IT SEZ Private Limited

L&T Infocity Limited

L & T South City Projects Limited

L&T Phoenix Infoparks Private Limited

CSJ Infrastructure Private Limited

Status (% of holding)

Stage

Subsidiary (75%)

Subsidiary  (30.47%)

Subsidiary  (30.47%)

Subsidiary  (30.47%)

Subsidiary  (53.17%)

Operational

Operational

Operational

Operational

Operational

Subsidiary  (30.47%)

Under  Implementation

Subsidiary  (30.47%)

Under  Implementation

Subsidiary  (41.82%)

Under  Implementation

L&T Arun Excello Commercial Projects Private Limited

Subsidiary  (30.47%)

Under  Implementation

L&T Infrastructure Development Projects Lanka (Private) Limited

Subsidiary  (75.37%)

Under  Implementation

Outlook
The Public Private Partnership model adopted by the country has yielded positive results in terms of increasing the pace
of  infrastructure  development.  In  order  to  sustain  a  much  higher  level  of  economic  growth  over  the  next  decade,  the
Government has taken proactive steps in creating conducive environment for attracting the private participation in the
infrastructure  sector.  L&T  IDPL  has  appropriately  positioned  itself  to  realize  the  emerging  opportunities  in  the  entire
gamut  of  infrastructure  development  sector.  With  healthy  cash  generation  expected  during  the  coming  year  from  the
operational subsidiaries, the Company is geared up to invest in new projects.

Financial performance summary of key operational SPVs: roads, bridges, ports and airports:
A. Projects completed:

Project cost
(Rs.crore)

Total income (Rs. crore)
2008-2009

2007-2008

PAT (Rs. crore)

2008-2009

2007-2008

421.50

25.76

NA

(31.05)

NA

37.75

36.08

16.95

15.17

Sr. no.

Name of subsidiary

Project details

L&T Panipat
Elevated Corridor
Limited

Narmada
Infrastructure
Construction
Enterprise Limited

Widening the existing 4 lane
Road to 6 lane Road on National
Highway No.1 (NH-1).
Concession period is 20 years
including the construction period.
The project was completed much
ahead of the schedule during
the year 2008-2009.

Second Two-Lane Bridge at
Zadeshwar across the
Narmada River in Gujarat
on National Highway 8 (NH-8).

Concession period is 15 years
on Build-Own-Transfer basis.

The bridge is operational since
November 2000.

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Project cost
(Rs.crore)

Total income (Rs. crore)
2008-2009

2007-2008

PAT (Rs. crore)

2008-2009

2007-2008

525.00

9.41

NA

(5.49)

NA

372.83

1.53

NA

(1.86)

NA

33.68

28.16

8.50

3.22

Sr. no.

Name of subsidiary Project details

L&T Krishnagiri
Thopur Toll Road
Limited

L&T Western
Andhra Tollways
Limited

L&T Transportation
Infrastructure
Limited

Widening the existing 2 lanes
Road to 4 lanes Road from the
end of proposed Krishnagiri
flyover to Thumpipadi.

Concession period is
20 years including the
construction period.

The project was completed
and opened to traffic from
February 7, 2009.

Construction,  development,
operation and maintenance of
the road from Jadcherla to
proposed Kotakatta bypass
on NH-7 in the State of
Andhra Pradesh.

Concession period is
20 years including the
construction period.

The project was completed
and opened to traffic from
March 14, 2009.

Building a bypass (28 Kms) at
Coimbatore Section of National
Highway (NH-47) and
construction of additional
Two-Lane bridge at Athupalam
on River Noyyal. Concession
period is 32 years including
the construcion period.

3

4

5

6

7

L&T Western
India Tollbridge
Limited

Building a two-lane bridge
across river Watrak including
its approaches.

11.31

10.71

3.01

2.64

L&T Interstate
Road Corridor
Limited

Concession period was 10 years
up to the end of 2009.

The bridge was constructed and
opened for traffic in March 2001.

Construction, operation and
maintenance of the road on
Palanpur Swaroopgunj section
of NH 14 in the state of
Gujarat and Rajasthan.
The road was constructed as per
the schedule during the year
2008-2009

554.00

0.09

NA

(0.06)

NA

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B. Projects under implementation: Roads and Ports
THE DHAMRA PORT COMPANY LIMITED (DPCL):
Joint venture
The Dhamra Port Company Limited (DPCL), a 50:50
joint venture between L&T IDPL & Tata Steel Limited,
has been set up to build a deep water all-weather port
at the existing minor port of Dhamra under Build-Own-
Operate-Share-Transfer  (BOOST)  model  with  a
concession awarded by the Government of Orissa for
a period of 34 years (including 4 years of construction).

Sheltered  between  the  mainland  and  Kanika  sands
island on the eastern coast, Dhamra Port will be the
deepest  all  weather  port  of  its  kind  in  India,  with  a
draught of 18.5 meters, which can accommodate super
cape -size vessels up to 1,80,000 DWT. This will be
an advantage to the mineral hinterland of north Orissa,
Jharkand, West Bengal and Chattisgarh where a large
number  of  steel  plants  and  mineral  based  industries
are  located.  The  highly  mechanized  and  advanced
material handling facilities planned at the port will offer
the users loading and discharge rates comparable to

the  world's  best.  The  project  includes  62.5  km  rail
connectivity  to  the  main  Howrah-  Chennai  line  at
Bhadrak.

The port will eventually have 13 berths to handle over
83 million tons of cargo per annum. Of these, the first
two berths, with a handling capacity of up to 25 million
tons of bulk cargo per annum, will come up in the First
Phase. When fully developed, the port will handle all
types of cargo, such as dry bulk, liquid and container
cargo. Apart from Tata Steel who is a co-promoter of
the  port,  a  number  of  other  steel  plants,  mines  and
industries in the region are expected to use the port,
which could become eastern India's major gateway to
the world.

The construction of the port is progressing as per the
schedule and about 50% work has been completed.
As  part  of  the  environment  management  system
developed  in  consultation  with  World  Conservation
Union (IUCN), the company has undertaken plantation
programme  along  the  62  km  rail-road  corridor  from
Bhadrak to Dharma.

The status of other major projects under execution is summarised below:

Projects under implementation

Sr. no.

Name of subsidiary

Project details

Project cost
Rs. crore

1450

L&T Vadodara Bharuch Widening the existing road of Vadodara to
Tollway Limited

Bharuch section on NH-8 in the State of
Gujarat to 6 Lane Road. Concession period
is 15 years including the construction period.

L&T Ahmedabad -
Maliya Tollway
Private Limited

L&T Halol - Shamlaji
Tollway Private Limited

L&T Rajkot - Vadinar
Tollway Private Limited

1481

1302

1075

Widening the existing Two-Lane Road
covering Ahmedabad, Viramgam &
Maliya, to Four-Lane Road along with the
divided Carriageway facility. Concession
period is 22 years including the construction
period.

Widening of existing Two-Lane Road,
covering Halol-Godhra-Shamlaji section
in Gujarat to Four-Lane Road alongwith
divided Carriageway facility. Concession
period is 20 years including the construction
period.

Widening the existing Two-Lane Road,
covering  Rajkot-Jamnagar-Vadinar
section in Gujarat, to Four-Lane Road
along with the divided Carriageway facility.
Concession period is 20 years including the
construction  period.

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3

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Project status

As at March 31,2009, 95% of the project
has been completed and the widened
Road would be open for traffic ahead of
the schedule.

Financial Closure expected to be achieved
in the first half of the year 2009,
commercial operations expected by the
end of the year 2011.

Financial Closure expected to be achieved
in the first half of the year 2009,
commercial operations expected by the
second half of the year 2011.

Financial Closure expected to be
achieved by first half of the year 2009,
commercial operation is expected by
the second half of the year 2011-2012.

II. URBAN  INFRASTRUCTURE
C. L&T URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

(LTUIL):
Subsidiary  company
LTUIL, a subsidiary of L&T Infrastructure Development
Projects  Limited,  has  been  formed  to  drive  the  real
estate business of the Group in the fast growing urban
areas. The Company over the period of last three years,
has  built  a  balanced  portfolio  of  premium  urban
infrastructure  and  real  estate  development  projects
comprising IT/ITES infrastructure projects, commercial
and hospitality projects, and residential projects.

Operations & Performance
LTUIL  has  invested  in  9  projects,  (under  IT/ITES
sector), of which 6 projects are operational and balance
3 projects are under construction. A total of 50 lakh sq.
ft. space has, so far been developed in this sector. A
further space of 50 lakh sq. ft. has been envisaged for

development as and when the demand picks up in the
realty sector.

So far LTUIL has invested Rs. 516 crore in the above
realty projects. LTUIL earned Total Income of Rs. 13.50
crore during 2008-2009 and has reported a higher profit
of Rs. 6.01 crore.

Outlook
The  realty  sector  has  been  impacted  by  the  liquidity
crisis during the second half of the financial year 2008-
2009. While the interest rates have started softening,
the buyers are negotiating for reduced property prices.
The 'wait mode' adopted by the customers is forcing
the sector to defer / delay the new projects in the offing.
Considering  that  the  industry  players  have  already
invested in the property at a relatively higher cost, there
is  little  leeway  for  them  to  further  cutback  the  rates.
Given this uncertain conditions prevailing in the market,
the  sector  sees  a  subdued  performance  in  the  near
term.

Financial performance summary of key operational SPVs: (Urban Infrastructure)
A. Projects completed

Sr. no.

Name of subsidiary Project details

1

2

3

Cyber Park
Development and
Construction
Limited

L&T Tech Park
Limited

Construction of IT park at Electronic City,
Hosur Road, Bangalore.
Company has taken land on lease from Software
Technology Parks of India for a period of
66 years.
The first phase of the project, a multi tenanted
facility with a BUA of 3.00 Lac sq.ft. was
successfully completed and sold off.
The second phase of the project with BUA of
2.00 Lac sq.ft. has also been completed in the
year 2008-2009, of which a substantial portion
has been marketed.

Company formed to set up an IT SEZ within
the Infopark, at Kochi, Kerala, as a co-developer.
The Company has acquired land of 7.44 acres
on lease for a period of 90 years.
The company has successfully implemented its
first phase of the project, Tejomaya, a multi
tenanted facility, with a built up area of 3.86 lakh
sq.ft., a major part of which has been sold.

L&T Arun Excello
IT SEZ Private
Limited

The company formed for developing a built up
area of 3 lakh sft of office space for IT/ITES
over 29 acres of land situated at Vallancheri
Village, Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu.

Total Income (Rs.crore)
2008-2009

2007-2008

PAT (Rs.crore)

2008-2009

2007-2008

48.42

17.04

11.14

9.15

17.14

17.38

(1.89)

0.90

1.03

0.40

(0.31)

(0.44)

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Name of subsidiary

Project details

Total Income (Rs.crore)
2008-2009

2007-2008

PAT (Rs.crore)

2008-2009

2007-2008

Out of the total area of 3 lakh sq.ft. in the
Signature Tower, 73,220 sq.ft. space has been
booked.

4

L&T Infocity Limited The company focuses on

195.53

194.64

53.42

49.35

(i)  Operating and maintaining the multi-tenanted

IT Parks

(ii)  Operating the Built to Suit IT facilities
(iii) Facility Management and
(iv) Development and Sale of Residential Units

in Mega Residential Project 'Serene County'.

The modern trade exposition centre developed
on a 52.79 acre plot consists of three exhibition
halls of 3500 Sq.mtrs. each, open display area,
a large parking area and a trade fair building to
provide office space for trade fair organisers,
vendors and exhibitions service providers.

Hyderabad
International
Trade Expositions
Limited

9.90

12.19

(0.81)

1.84

L&T Infocity Lanka
Private Limited

Development of a Built to Suit Project for
HSBC at Colombo, Srilanka.

5.01

4.17

1.78

2.09

5

6

B. Projects under implementation (Urban Infrastructure)

Sr. no.

Name of subsidiary

Project details

Project status

L&T South City
Projects Limited

Developing a township consisting of residential complex,
school, public health centre, shopping complex etc., over
83.5 acres of land situated at Siruseri Village,
Chenglepet District.

L&T Phoenix Infoparks Company formed to undertake development of commercial
Private Limited

properties.
Presently it is developing two projects in Hyderabad; namely;
HITEC City-2 & Intellicity.

CSJ Infrastructure
Private Limited

Company formed for development of Commercial complexes
in Chandigarh.

L&T Arun Excello
Commercial Projects
Private Limited

Commercial constructions comprising of a star hotel, a
shopping mall and a school on 13 acres of land in the Estancia
Township at Vellanchery on GST Road in Chennai.

L&T Hitech City Limited Company floated by L&T Infocity Limited, in partnership with

APIIC, to set up an IT SEZ at Vijayawada.

L&T Infrastructure
Development Projects
Lanka (Private) Limited The project entails development of a total of about

Development, construction, operation and maintenance of a
multipurpose hi-rise tower of 51 floors in Colombo, Sri Lanka

1.22 million sq.ft, of residential apartments and
commercial space.

At present, the first phase of the project is
in progress for developing 656 residential
units with a built up area of 1.095 mn sq.ft.

Phase I: Construction of IT Park with a
project cost of Rs.43 crore has
commenced during the year and is
expected to be completed in the first half
of the year 2009-2010.

The project is expected to achieve
financial closure in the first half of the year
2009-2010 and the construction will be
completed in the year 2012-2013.

1

2

3

4

5

6

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VI. ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS
A. L&T ELECTRICALS SAUDI ARABIA COMPANY

LIMITED, LLC (LTESA):
Subsidiary  company
Overview
L&T  Electricals  Saudi  Arabia  Company  Limited.
(LTESA),  a  joint  venture  between  Larsen  &  Toubro
International FZE, U.A.E. and Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo
Group,  was  formed  in  September  2006  for
manufacturing and marketing switchgear, control gear,
PLC  panels,  AC/DC  Drives  and  Part  Assembled
Switchboards.

Operations & Performance
LTESA  through  its  cost  competitive  solutions  is
receiving encouraging response from major customers
and EPC companies in Saudi Arabia. During the year
2008,  the  first  year  of  its  operations,  the  Company
clocked a turnover of Rs.30.46 crore for the nine month
ended  December  2008  with  a  net  profit  of  Rs.0.80
crore.  The  company  ended  the  year  with  a  healthy
order book of Rs.43.16 crore.

Outlook
Saudi Arabia is the largest market in the Middle East.
The  policy  of  the  Government  is  continually  inclined
towards  providing  business  opportunities  for  locally
established industries. Major investments in Refinery,
Petrochemicals, Power and Infrastructure projects offer
good prospects for the Company's growth. However,
in view of the present change in the economic situation,
the finalisation of major projects may get delayed and
customers  may  take  an  advantage  of  reduced
commodity prices. Despite the above negative signs,
LTESA  remains  a  competitive  player  in  high  end
offering and system business.

B. LARSEN & TOUBRO (WUXI) ELECTRIC

COMPANY LIMITED (LTW):
Subsidiary  company
LTW is a 100% subsidiary of L&T International FZE,
located  at  Wuxi  in  Jiangsu  province  of  China.  The
factory was established in the year 2006 with the state-
of-the-art manufacturing facilities, quality control and
reliable testing equipment. It was established to support
& extend L & T activities related to brand labelling of U
Power design of Air Circuit Breakers (ACBs) & D-Sine
Moulded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB's) range. The
factory  has  received  ISO  9000  &  China  Compulsory
Certification (CCC) for both the products range.

Operations & Performance
During the year, the Company recorded sales revenue
growth at Rs 30.20 crore and a profit of Rs 1.11 crore.
Efforts are on to establish the brand, first in the Chinese
market  and  later  on  explore  into  other  South Asian
markets.

Outlook
Although the Chinese economy has slowed down, the
continuous  investments  in  infrastructure  in  China
makes  the  prospects  attractive  for  the  Company's
switchgear products.

C. TAMCO GROUP OF COMPANIES

Overview
In order to gain a strong foothold globally in the low
and medium voltage switchgear range, L&T acquired
TAMCO  Group  of  Companies  in  April  2008.  The
TAMCO  Group  of  Companies  comprises  of  4
companies, operating in Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia
& China.

TAMCO Malaysia is a significant player in South East
Asia for Medium Voltage (MV) switchgear comprising
of  Vacuum  Circuit  Breakers  (VCB's),  Ring  Main  Unit
(RMG), Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS), busducts and
switchboards.  In  addition,  it  addresses  the  utility
markets  in  Dubai,  Qatar,  Abu  Dhabi,  South  Africa,
Ghana,  Sudan  etc.  TAMCO  is  now  transferring  its
technology  to  L&T  India  to  cater  to  the  Indian  MV
switchgear market.

TAMCO Indonesia & TAMCO China have established
manufacturing  facility  in  Jakarta  &  Shanghai
respectively  for  catering  to  Low  Voltage  (LV)
switchgears  market  in  their  respective  countries.
TAMCO  Australia  is  a  supplier  of  both  LV  &  MV
switchgears  in  the  Australian  markets  with  a
manufacturing unit in Melbourne.

Operations & Performance
Despite  the  economic  slowdown,  the  Order  Book
position in both Malaysia & Australia for utility segment
remains healthy. Indonesia & China, though affected
by  slowdown,  have  recently  shown  signs  of  revival.
During the financial year under review, TAMCO Group
received  fresh  orders  totaling  to  Rs.610  crore
predominantly from Utility segments. Post acquisition
of  TAMCO  Group,  the  group  recorded  revenue  of
Rs.424 crore and profit after tax at Rs. 12 crore for the
period May 2008 to December 2008.

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Outlook
The demand for Gas Insulated Products in Middle East
and India is expected to increase in the coming years.
Though  the  market  is  showing  some  signs  of  slow
down,  the  demand  for  the  switchgear  products  are
expected to be stable in Qatar. New Markets in South
Africa, Ghana, Bahrain and Abu Dhabi look promising.
In order to address new markets for MV switchgear, a
series  of  products  launches  are  planned  during  the
next two years. While Malaysian plant has already a
proven track record, thrust is being given to penetrate
into  Thailand,  Vietnam  &  other African  countries  to
achieve sustained growth.

2009.  The  downward  trend  is  expected  to  continue
during 2009-2010 even as the capital intensive industry
looks to cheaper sources of finance and drop in steel
prices.

In the Conveying Equipment segment, the demand has
been  growing  from  Cement,  Mining  &  Bulk  Material
industries  since  last  2-3  years.  However,  higher
competition  is  expected  to  impact  the  Company's
traditional  product  lines  going  forward.  In  order  to
diversify the product offering, the Company would strive
to  expand  the  business  of  refurbishment  of  oilfield
equipment.

B. AUDCO INDIA LIMITED (AIL):

VII. MACHINERY & INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS

Domestic companies

A. TRACTOR ENGINEERS LIMITED (TENGL):

Subsidiary  company
Tractor Engineers Limited (TENGL) is a wholly owned
subsidiary  of  Larsen  &  Toubro  Limited  principally
engaged in manufacture of undercarriage systems for
excavators,  crawler  tractors,  bull  dozers  etc.,  and
material  handling  equipment  like  apron  conveyors,
spares for oil field equipment etc., Customer profile is
largely  OEMs  in  construction  and  material  handling
equipment business.

Operations & Performance
Sales  and  other  income  for  the  financial  year  under
review were Rs. 167.35 crore as against Rs. 173.31
crore for the previous financial year. Performance for
the year was constrained by cancellation / deferment
of  orders  from  customers  due  to  slowdown  in
construction  equipment  market.  Lower  capacity
utilisation of the expanded facilities coupled with higher
steel prices prevailing for major part of the year and
higher Interest cost resulted in the Company reporting
a loss of Rs 23.80 crore for the year.

In  order  to  optimise  on  the  cost  of  operations  and
reduce  the  overhead  costs  at  multiple  locations,  the
Company has decided to utilise the newly established
Talegaon  facility  for  manufacture  of  entire  range  of
products from one location.

Outlook
Indian  Hydraulic  Excavator  market  saw  a  significant
drop in volumes of around 26% during the year 2008-

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Associate  company
AIL  is  a  50:50  joint  venture  between  L&T  and
Flowserve  Corporation,  USA.  AIL  is  a  leading
manufacturer  of  Industrial  Valves  and  has  four
manufacturing plants in Tamlinadu. The Company has
installed state-of-the-art machines in all its plants. AIL
manufactures  valves  up  to  72"  size  and  Class  2500
pressure  rating.  Besides  India,  the  Industrial  Valves
manufactured by AIL have significant presence in major
global  markets  such  as  China,  France,  Japan,  Italy,
Singapore,  Malaysia,  Middle  East  countries,  South
Africa,  South  Korea,  United  Kingdom,  United  States
of America and Russia.

Operations & Performance
Performance  during  the  year  was  impacted  by  the
economic downtrend. Many major projects, particularly
in the global markets, were shelved or postponed. As
a result, total income at Rs. 737.71 crore was lower by
14.5%  as  compared  to  the  previous  year.  However,
higher rupee realisation on the exports and improved
cost  management  helped  the  Company  to  maintain
the profitability achieved in the previous year.

Outlook
The year 2009-2010 is expected to be a challenging
year. On the positive side, oil & gas projects especially
upstream and pipeline projects in the Middle East are
showing  the  signs  of  recovery.  In  the  Indian  market,
investments in the power and pipelines segments are
expected to progress; albeit with a delayed schedule.
Considering the current gap in the infrastructure needs,
the recovery in demand is foreseen during the second
half of 2009-2010.

C. L&T-KOMATSU LIMITED (LTK):

Associate  company
Overview
LTK is a 50:50 joint venture between Larsen & Toubro
Limited and Komatsu Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd., Singapore,
a wholly owned subsidiary of Komatsu Limited, Japan.
Komatsu is world's largest manufacturer of Hydraulic
Excavators  and  has  manufacturing  and  marketing
facilities worldwide. LTK is engaged in the manufacture
of Hydraulic Excavators and other associated hydraulic
components.  Larsen  &  Toubro  Limited  markets  and
provides after sales support for Hydraulic Excavators
manufactured by L&T-Komatsu Limited.

The major user segments for Hydraulic Excavators are
general  construction,  mining  &  quarrying,  Irrigation,
road, granite & marbles etc.

Operations & Performance
Hydraulic  Equipment  Industry,  witnessed  contraction
during the year 2008-2009 with market decline of 28%
over the previous year. Liquidity crunch and high cost
of funds coupled with tighter credit sanctioning norms
have  discouraged  new  customers.  The  decline  in
market  was  sharper  during  the  second  half  of
2008-2009.

Gross sales at Rs. 1211.02 crore dropped by 19% as
compared to the previous year, though the Company
was able to retain its market share at about 31%, same
as last year. The drop in capacity utilisation coupled
with  higher  input  prices  for  greater  part  of  the  year
impacted  the  profitability  of  the  Company  during  the
year. Profit after tax thus dropped to Rs. 19 crore as
against  robust  achievement  of  Rs.  133  crore  in  the
previous year.

Outlook
Difficult  year  is  foreseen  for  Hydraulic  Excavator
industry.  The  market  conditions  are  expected  to  be
subdued  and  construction  activity  may  not  pick  up
significantly  in  2009-2010  in  the  absence  of  major
investments.  The  Company  will  strive  to  retain  its
market share in the coming challenging year so as to
maximise the capacity utilisation of the current facilities.

D. L&T-CASE EQUIPMENT PRIVATE LIMITED

(LTCEPL):
Associate  company
Overview
L&T  Case  Equipment  Private  Limited  (LTCEPL)  is  a
50:50 Joint Venture between L&T & CNH America LLC.

The company is engaged in manufacture & marketing
of Construction (Earthmoving) Equipment comprising
Loader Backhoes & Vibratory Compactors. In a highly
competitive  Indian  market,  L&T-Case  has  a  market
share  of  about  10%  in  Loader  Backhoe  and  31%  in
Vibratory  Compactor.  The  manufacturing  facility  is
located at Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh.

Operations & Performance
With the encouraging economic policy for investment
in  infrastructure  sector,  the  Construction  Equipment
industry had experienced growth momentum in the last
few years. However, due to the global financial crisis
and the consequent slowdown, the domestic market
during the year 2008-2009 declined by 43% for Loader
& by 26% in Vibratory Compactor. Consequently, the
total  income  of  the  Company  at  Rs.336.54  crore
declined  by  27%  as  compared  to  the  previous  year.
With  significant  price  pressures  prevailing  in  the
market, coupled with higher input costs, the profit after
tax reduced to Rs.11.16 crore for the year.

Outlook
During the early part of the year 2009, the Construction
Equipment Industry has witnessed marginal recovery
in  the  demand.  While  Loader  market  may  remain
subdued due to significant downturn in the realty sector,
the Compactor market may witness marginal growth
in view of the large investments planned in the Roads
sector.

E. EWAC ALLOYS LIMITED (EWAC):

Associate  company
EWAC formed in April 1962 is a joint venture with equal
shareholding  between  Larsen  &  Toubro  Limited  and
Messer  Eutectic  Castolin  Group  of  Germany. EWAC
is a market leader in the business of maintenance &
repairs  welding  &  welding  solutions  for  conservation
of global metal resources. The principal products and
services  comprise  Maintenance  &  Repair  (M&R)
consumables,  specification  grade  electrodes,  flux-
cored  welding  wires,  wear  plates/parts,  welding  and
cutting equipment, Tero Cote Lab services etc. Larsen
& Toubro  Limited  markets  EWAC's  products  in  India
through strong network of stockists.

Operations & Performance
Due to adverse business conditions, the manufacturing
activity  showed  marked  reduction,  which  resulted  in
sharp  drop  in  demand  for  industrial  consumables.
EWAC, therefore, reported only a marginal growth in

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the  total  income  at  Rs.  157  crore  (previous year:
Rs.151 crore). Profit after tax at Rs. 20 crore was lower
by 18% as compared to the previous year, mainly due
to higher material cost during the first half of the year
and  relatively  lower  capacity  utilisation  during  the
second half.

In  addition  to  the  improved  R&D  operations,  various
initiatives  for  the  cost  control  measures  like  product
re-engineering were initiated during the year to reduce
material cost. The Company has also taken initiatives
to  improve  the  existing  asset  utilisation,  implement
energy conservation projects and increase employee
productivity.

Outlook
With  the  expected  improvement  in  the  economic
climate  and  industrial  production  in  later  half  of  the
financial  year  2009-2010,  EWAC  is  optimistic  to
perform better in the coming years.

F. L&T-DEMAG PLASTICS MACHINERY LIMITED

(L&T-Demag):
Subsidiary  company
The Company was a joint venture between L&T and
Demag  Ergotech  GmbH,  Germany.  Effective  March
31, 2009, L&T has bought entire equity held by Demag
and  hence  the  venture  is  now  a  wholly-owned
subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro Limited. The Company
is in the business of manufacture of Injection Moulding
Machines for the plastics industry and its products find
applications  in  diverse  industries  like  automobiles,
electrical  goods,  packaging,  personal  care  products,
writing instruments and white goods.

Operations & Performance
Order  inflow  and  sales  declined  by  15%  &  19%
respectively as compared to the previous year, due to
falling  demand.  Export  dipped  mainly  due  to  global
recession  affecting  many  geographical  locations.
Company  posted  a  loss  of  Rs.  6.47  crore  for  2008-
2009.

Introduction  of  cost-effective  'S-Tech  series'  was  a
major  step  towards  achieving  cost  leadership.  In
manufacturing operations, sustained efforts were taken
in  areas  such  as  manpower  reduction,  reduction  in
energy  consumption  and  better  management  of
working  capital.  The  Company  continues  to  enjoy  a

position of leadership amongst reputed manufacturers
of Injection Moulding machines in the domestic market
and is a preferred choice for many customers. Going
by  the  enthusiastic  response  for  the  new  series
launched during 2008-2009, the company is working
on  extending  the  range  to  cover  medium  tonnage
segment  as  well.  Machines  developed  in-house  for
PET  application  is  one  more  step  by  the  company
towards  advancing  right  technology  solution  for  the
industry.

Outlook
The  global  slowdown  had  its  toll  on  the  industry
resulting  in  sluggish  off-take  of  machines  during  the
year  2008-2009.  However,  there  are  early  signs  of
revival of demand. With no territorial constraints, the
Company  expects  to  improve  the  export  volumes
during the second half of 2009-2010, when the revival
of the global economy is anticipated.

G. VOITH PAPER TECHNOLOGY (INDIA) LIMITED

(VPTIL)
Associate  company
Voith  Paper  Technology  (India)  Limited  (VPTIL)  is  a
50:50  joint  venture  formed  by  L&T  and  Voith  Paper,
Germany.  VPTIL  provides  comprehensive  solutions
from fiber to paper, covering the entire paper making
process  along  with  extensive  life  cycle  support.  The
JV  Company  enjoys  technological  leadership  and  is
the  'preferred  supplier'  in  the  industry.  Right  from  its
inception, the Company has ushered in several new
technologies with "Perfect Fit" solutions for the Indian
Paper Industry.

Operations & Performance
During the year, 2008-2009, VPTIL executed two major
orders  for  paper  making  process  line  package.  The
sales revenue during the year was at Rs.10.60 crore
and profit after tax was Rs. 8.60 crore.

Outlook
Even  though  the  Indian  Paper  Industry  is  adversely
impacted  with  the  drop  in  demand  and  decrease  in
realisation,  the  long  term  prospects  remain  quite
positive  for  this  sector.  Capacity  expansion  in  the
industry  is  anticipated  given  the  growing  paper
consumption  worldwide.  With  its  experience  and
expertise, VPTIL is well positioned to sustain the growth
momentum in the medium term.

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International companies

H. LARSEN & TOUBRO (JIANGSU) VALVE

COMPANY LIMITED (LTJVCL):
Subsidiary  company
LTJVCL,  a  subsidiary  of  LTIFZE,  was  set  up  in
Yancheng  City,  China,  for  manufacture  of  certain
ranges  of  valves  for  global  markets.  The  facility  is
located in an area of 66,666 Sq Mts., equipped with
the best of the plant and machinery. The manufacturing
practices  adopted  by  the  Company  reinforce  its
commitment to customer satisfaction, employee health,
safety and environmental protection.

Operations & Performance
The  factory  commenced  commercial  production  of
valves  in  the  last  quarter  of  the  year  2007  and  the
products have been well received in the market. The
designs  for  all  valves  manufactured  by  LTJVCL  are
developed,  owned  and  managed  by  L&T.  These
designs have been addressing the specific needs of
major end users and comply with international emission
norms, besides getting ISO 9001:2000, CE Marking &
ATEX  Certification  for  its  products.  The  valves
manufactured  by  LTJVCL  have  been  approved  by
major  customers  like  SHELL,  BP,  Chevron,  Saudi
Aramco, Alstom, SASOL, Dow Chemical's etc.

In the financial year 2008, its first full year of operations,
LTJVCL recorded revenue of Rs.28.30 crore. Due to
higher  initial  overhead  and  marketing  costs,  the
Company ended the year with a net loss of Rs. 4.20
crore.

Outlook
With  the  recent  accreditation  from  major  customers,
the volume of operations has picked up from the last
quarter of the year 2008. Despite the lack of positive
investment climate in the Oil & Gas sector globally, a
significant trend among the end users is being seen to
consider higher sourcing of valves from China. LTJVCL
is in a favorable position to capitalise on this demand
and the prospects look bright for achieving higher sales
volumes in the year 2009 and beyond.

I.

LARSEN & TOUBRO (QINGDAO) RUBBER
MACHINERY COMPANY LIMITED (LT QINGDAO)
CHINA:
Subsidiary  company
LT  Qingdao  is  a  joint  venture  between  LTIFZE  and
Qingdao  Over  World  Group  Company  (OWG)  with

95:05  shareholdings.  LT  Qingdao  develops  and
supplies  Tyre  Curing  Presses  and  other  Rubber
Processing  Machinery  in  line  with  the  quality  of
products being presently supplied by L&T to its global
clients.

Operations & Performance

LT  Qingdao  completed  the  construction  of  the  new
state-of-the-art factory in October 2008. During the year
the  Company  recorded  revenues  aggregating  to  Rs.
25.80 crore and earned a profit of Rs. 0.24 crore.

Outlook

Some  of  the  International  Tyre  majors  have  started
operating in China and a few of them have commenced
procuring  their  machines  from  China.  Tyre  Curing
Presses have been supplied to Pirelli by LT Qingdao
&  Rubber  Mixing  Mills  have  been  exported  to  tyre
manufacturing  companies  in  India.  The  competitive
position of LT QINGDAO is expected to improve with
the increase in capacity utilisation.

J. LARSEN & TOUBRO LLC, HOUSTON, USA

(L&T LLC)

Subsidiary  company

Larsen  &  Toubro  LLC  (L&T  LLC),  a  wholly-owned
Subsidiary of the Company, is based in Houston, USA
and  represents  L&T  for  stock  and  sale  of  industrial
valves in the North American market.

Operations & Performance

L&T LLC has been successful in securing approvals
of major end-users while forging global alliances and
agreements with key EPC contractors and Oil majors.
The main thrust in Valves business has been on Oil
and  Gas  segment.  During  the  year  2008,  the  sales
revenues grew by 36% at Rs.23.90 crore and the net
profit by 54% at Rs. 0.62 crore.

Outlook

The  sharp  fall  in  economic  activity  especially  in  the
USA  and  the  lower  consumption  has  led  to
postponement  of  investments  by  the  major  oil
companies.  The  consequent  emphasis  on
refurbishment  and  the  long-term  agreements  with
some of the oil majors augur well for the Company's
plans in the current year.

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VIII. LARSEN & TOUBRO INTERNATIONAL FZE

(LTIFZE):
Subsidiary  company
LTIFZE,  is  a  wholly  owned  subsidiary  of  L&T  and  is
incorporated  as  a  limited  liability  company  in  the
Hamriyah  Free  Zone,  Sharjah.  The  Company  is
engaged in providing strategic support to L&T's growth
aspirations  in  the  Middle  East,  China  and  Malaysia.
Apart  from  owning  strategic  equipment  portfolio
facilitating L&T group's prequalification for construction
contracts in the Middle East, LTIFZE functions as an
investment  arm  in  the  country  specific  Joint  Venture
Companies and other strategic entities in the Middle
East, Far East and China.

Operations & Performance
LTIFZE has acquired plant & machinery aggregating
to  Rs.176  crore  as  of  December  31,  2008.  The
Company has outstanding capital commitment worth
Rs 11 crore for strategic plant & machineries required
for construction and hydrocarbon business sector.

Outlook
Considering the business potential in the Middle East,
LTIFZE is poised to play a crucial role to support L&T's
operations in the region. The Company is positioned
to act as a strategic investment arm of L&T for making
investment overseas and a resource base for critical
plant  &  equipment  to  support  international  business
opportunities.

Countrywise investments in the subsidiary and associate companies by LTIFZE

100

Auditors' report to the members of Larsen & Toubro Limited

We have audited the attached Balance Sheet of Larsen & Toubro Limited, as at March 31, 2009 and also the Profit and Loss Account and the
Cash  Flow  Statement  for  the  year  ended  on  that  date  annexed  thereto. These  financial  statements  are  the  responsibility  of  the  Company's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in India. Those standards require that we plan and perform
the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining,
on  a  test  basis,  evidence  supporting  the  amounts  and  disclosures  in  financial  statements. An  audit  also  includes  assessing  the  accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statements presentation. We believe
that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In accordance with the provisions of section 227 of the Companies Act, 1956, we report that:
(1) As required by the Companies (Auditor's Report) Order, 2003, issued by the central government of India under sub-section (4A) of section
227 of the Companies Act, 1956, and on the basis of such checks of the books and records of the Company as we considered appropriate
and  according  to  the  information  and  explanations  given  to  us,  we  enclose  in  the Annexure  a  statement  on  the  matters  specified  in
paragraphs 4 and 5 of the said Order.

(2) Further to our comments in the Annexure referred to above, we report that:

(a) we have obtained all the information and explanations which to the best of our knowledge and belief were necessary for the purposes

(b)

(c)

(d)

of our audit;
in our opinion, proper books of account as required by law have been kept by the Company so far as appears from our examination
of those books;
the Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Account and Cash Flow Statement dealt with by this report are in agreement with the books of
account;
in  our  opinion,  the  Balance  Sheet,  Profit  and  Loss Account  and  Cash  Flow  Statement  dealt  with  by  this  report  comply  with  the
accounting standards referred to in sub-section (3C) of section 211 of the Companies Act, 1956; and

(e) on the basis of the written representations received from directors as on March 31, 2009 and taken on record by the board of directors,
we report that none of the directors is disqualified as on March 31, 2009 from being appointed as a director in terms of clause (g) of
sub-section (1) of section 274 of the Companies Act, 1956.

In  our  opinion  and  to  the  best  of  our  information  and  according  to  the  explanations  given  to  us,  the  said  accounts,  read  together  with  the
significant accounting policies in schedule Q and notes appearing thereon, give the information required by the Companies Act, 1956 in the
manner so required and give a true and fair view in conformity with the accounting principles generally accepted in India:

1)
2)
3)

in the case of the Balance Sheet, of the state of affairs of the Company as at March 31, 2009;
in the case of the Profit and Loss Account, of the profit for the year ended on that date; and
in the case of the Cash Flow Statement, of the cash flows for the year ended on that date.

Mumbai, May 28, 2009
Annexure to the Auditors' report
(Referred to in paragraph (1) of our report of even date)

SHARP AND TANNAN
Chartered Accountants
by the hand of

F. M. KOBLA
Partner
Membership No.15882

1

2

3

(a) The Company is maintaining proper records to show full particulars including quantitative details and situation of all fixed assets.
(b) We are informed that the Company has formulated a programme of physical verification of all the fixed assets over a period of three
years which, in our opinion, is reasonable having regard to the size of the Company and nature of its assets. Accordingly, the physical
verification of the fixed assets has been carried out by management during the year and no material discrepancies were noticed on
such verification.

(c) The Company has not disposed of any substantial part of its fixed assets so as to affect its going concern status.
(a) As explained to us, inventories have been physically verified by management at reasonable intervals during the year. In our opinion,

the frequency of such verification is reasonable.

(b) As per the information given to us, the procedures of physical verification of inventory followed by management are, in our opinion,

reasonable and adequate in relation to the size of the Company and the nature of its business.

(c) The Company is maintaining proper records of inventory. The discrepancies noticed on verification between the physical stocks and

the book records were not material.

(a) According to the information and explanations given to us, the Company has not granted any loans, secured or unsecured, to companies,
firms and other parties covered in the register maintained under section 301 of the Companies Act, 1956. Accordingly, paragraphs
4(iii)(b), (c) and (d) of the order are not applicable.

(b) According  to  the  information  and  explanations  given  to  us,  the  Company  has  not  taken  any  loans,  secured  or  unsecured,  from
companies, firms and other parties covered in the register maintained under section 301 of the Companies Act, 1956. Accordingly,
paragraphs 4(iii)(f) and (g) of the order are not applicable.

101

4

5

6

In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us, there are adequate internal control systems commensurate
with the size of the Company and the nature of its business for purchase of inventory, fixed assets and for sale of goods and services.
Further, on the basis of our examination of the books and records of the Company, and according to the information and explanations given
to us, we have neither come across nor have been informed of any continuing failure to correct major weaknesses in the aforesaid internal
control systems.
(a) According to the information and explanations given to us, we are of the opinion that the particulars of contracts or arrangements that

(b)

need to be entered in the register maintained under section 301 of the Companies Act, 1956 have been so entered.
In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us, the transactions made in pursuance of such contracts or
arrangements entered in the register maintained under section 301 of the Companies Act, 1956 and exceeding the value of rupees
five lakhs in respect of any party during the year, have been made at prices which are reasonable having regard to the prevailing
market prices at the relevant time.

The Company has accepted deposits from the public and in our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us, the
directives issued by the Reserve Bank of India and the provisions of sections 58A, 58AA and other relevant provisions of the Companies
Act, 1956 and the rules framed thereunder, where applicable, have been complied with. We are informed that no order has been passed by
the Company Law Board or National Company Law Tribunal or Reserve Bank of India or any court or any other tribunal.
In our opinion, the Company has an internal audit system commensurate with its size and nature of its business.

7
8 We have broadly reviewed the books of account and records maintained by the Company pursuant to the rules prescribed by the central
government for the maintenance of cost records under section 209(1)(d) of the Companies Act, 1956 in respect of electronic products, viz.
industrial electronics including all control instrumentation and automation equipment and are of the opinion that prima facie the prescribed
accounts and records have been made and maintained. The contents of these accounts and records have not been examined by us.
(a) According  to  the  information  and  explanations  given  to  us  and  the  records  of  the  Company  examined  by  us,  in  our  opinion,  the
Company  is  generally  regular  in  depositing  undisputed  statutory  dues  including  provident  fund,  investor  education  and  protection
fund, employees state insurance, income tax, sales tax, wealth tax, service tax, custom duty, excise duty, cess and other material
statutory dues as applicable with the appropriate authorities. According to the information and explanations given to us, there were no
undisputed amounts payable in respect of provident fund, investor education and protection fund, employees state insurance, income
tax, sales tax, wealth tax, service tax, custom duty, excise duty, cess and other statutory dues outstanding as at March 31, 2009 for a
period of more than six months from the date they became payable.

9

(b) According to the information and explanations given to us and the records of the Company examined by us, the particulars of sales
tax, excise duty, service tax and income tax as at March 31, 2009 which have not been deposited on account of a dispute pending, are
as under:
Name of the Statute

Nature of the disputed dues

Amount
Rs.crore*

Period to which the
amount  relates

Forum where disputes
are pending

Central Sales Tax Act,
Local Sales Tax Acts and
Works Contract Tax Act

Non-submission of forms,
dispute regarding rate of
tax and other matters
Non-submission of forms,
classification  dispute,
disallowance of deemed inter-state
sales and other matters
Non-submission of forms,
additional demand for pending
forms, rate of tax dispute,
disallowance of branch transfer,
and other matters
Non-submission of forms,
disallowance of transit sales,
classification dispute and other
matters
Non-submission of forms,
additional demand for pending
forms, disallowance of inter-state
sales and other matters
Non-submission of forms, dispute
related to sales in transit
and other matters
Non-submission of forms,
inter-state  sales,  sub-contractors
turnover, rate dispute,
disallowance  under  composition
scheme and other matters
Inter-state  sales,  classification
dispute, and disallowance of
deemed sales in course of

0.48

36.85

1997-1998  to  2001-2002,
2004-2005  and
2005-2006
1992-1993,
1996-1997  to  2005-2006

Commercial Tax Officer

Assistant  Commissioner
(Appeals)

10.30

1989-1990,  1991-1992,
1994-1995  to  1998-1999
and 2000-2001 to 2005-2006

Deputy  Commissioner
(Appeals)

7.00

1991-1992  to  1994-1995,
and 1996-1997 to 2004-2005 (Appeals)

Joint  Commissioner

2.99

2000-2001  to  2005-2006

Additional  Commissioner
(Appeals)

1.71

2003-2004  and
2005-2006

Commissioner  (Appeals)

114.93

1987-1988  to  1992-1993
1994-1995  to  2003-2004
and  2005-2006

Sales Tax Tribunal

144.10

1986-1987  to  2005-2006

High Court

102

Name of the Statute

Nature of the disputed dues

Amount
Rs.crore*

Period to which the
amount  relates

Forum where disputes
are pending

imports and taxability of
subcontractors  turnover
Dispute regarding taxability of
declared goods, arbitrary
enhancement and other matters

The Central Excise Act,
1944 and Service Tax
under the Finance Act, 1994

Classification  dispute,
exemptions  denied,  valuation
disputes and other matters

Export rebate claim
Dispute on site mix concrete
and PSC grinders
Cenvat credit against service
tax on freight outward disallowed
Demand for service tax on
lumpsum turnkey projects and
demand for service tax treating
"commercial or industrial
construction  services"
Service tax on commercial
construction  services
Dispute regarding tax deducted
at source at lower rate on
maintenance  charges
Difference in rate of tax
deducted at source

The Income Tax Act, 1961

5.57

1991-1992,  1995-1996,
1997-1998,
1999-2000  to  2001-2002
and  2003-2004

Supreme  Court

8.86

0.07
0.27

1991-1992,
2001-2002  to  2003-2004
and  2005-2006
2003-2004
1997-1998

CESTAT

High Court
Supreme  Court

0.10

2007-2008

Commissioner  (Appeals)

171.44

2002-2003  to  2008-2009

CESTAT

4.04

2005-2006

High Court

0.03

2005-2006

Commissioner  (Appeals)

1.56

2007-2008  and  2008-2009 Director of Income Tax
(International  Taxation)

*Net of pre-deposit paid in getting the stay/appeal admitted

10 The Company has no accumulated losses as at March 31, 2009 and it has not incurred any cash losses in the financial year ended on that

date or in the immediately preceding financial year.

11 According to the records of the Company examined by us and the information and explanations given to us, the Company has not defaulted

in repayment of dues to any financial institution or bank or debenture holders as at the balance sheet date.

12 According to the information and explanations given to us, the Company has not granted loans and advances on the basis of security by

way of pledge of shares, debentures and other securities.

13 The provisions of any special statute applicable to chit fund/nidhi/mutual benefit fund/societies are not applicable to the Company.
14

In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us, the Company is not a dealer or trader in securities. The
Company has invested surplus funds in marketable securities and mutual funds. According to the information and explanations given to us,
proper records have been maintained of the transactions and contracts and timely entries have been made therein. The investments in
marketable securities and mutual funds have been held by the Company in its own name.
In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us, the terms and conditions of guarantees given by the Company
for loans taken by others from banks or financial institutions are not prima facie prejudicial to the interests of the Company.
In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us, on an overall basis, the term loans have been applied for the
purposes for which they were obtained.

15

16

17 According to the information and explanations given to us and on an overall examination of the Balance Sheet of the Company, we report

that no funds raised on short term basis have been used for long term investments.

18 The Company has not made any preferential allotment of shares to parties and companies covered in the register maintained under section

301 of the Companies Act, 1956 during the year.

19 According to the information and explanations given to us and the records examined by us, security or charge has been created in respect

of the debentures issued.

20 The Company has not raised any money by public issues during the year.
21 During the course of our examination of the books and records of the Company, carried out in accordance with the generally accepted
auditing practices in India, and according to the information and explanations given to us, we have neither come across any instances of
material fraud on or by the Company, noticed or reported during the year, nor have we been informed of such case by management.

Mumbai, May 28, 2009

SHARP AND TANNAN
Chartered Accountants
by the hand of

F. M. KOBLA
Partner
Membership No.15882

103

Balance Sheet as at March 31, 2009

Schedule

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

As at 31-3-2009

As at 31-3-2008

SOURCES OF FUNDS:
SHAREHOLDERS’  FUNDS:

Share capital
Reserves and surplus
Employee stock options outstanding

(previous year: Rs.279.67 crore)

Less: Deferred employee compensation expense

(previous year: Rs.165.28 crore)

LOAN FUNDS:

Secured loans
Unsecured loans

Deferred tax liabilities [see note no.21]
TOTAL

APPLICATION OF FUNDS:
Fixed assets:

Tangible assets

Gross block
Less: Depreciation and impairment
Net block
Less: Lease adjustment

Capital  work-in-progress

Intangible assets
Gross block
Less: Amortisation and impairment
Net block
Capital  work-in-progress

Investments
Deferred tax assets [see note no.21]
Current assets, loans and advances:
Interest accrued on investments
Inventories
Sundry debtors
Cash and bank balances
Loans and advances

Less: Current liabilities and provisions:

Liabilities
Provisions

Net current assets
Miscellaneous  expenditure

(to the extent not written-off or adjusted)

TOTAL

469.95

234.29

117.14
12106.89

235.66

1102.38
5453.65

5434.18
1418.32
4015.86
3.07
4012.79
1040.99

156.32
54.79
101.53
39.29

21.56
5805.05
10055.52
775.29
6790.60
23448.02

14775.88
3066.53
17842.41

A
B

C
D

E (i)

E (ii)

F

G

H

I

CONTINGENT  LIABILITIES
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING  POLICIES
(For notes forming part of the accounts see page nos.136 to 171)

J
Q

12459.69

6556.03
435.16
19450.88

5053.78

140.82
8263.72
386.69

9555.08

3583.95
244.33
13383.36

3553.43

92.01
6922.26
182.96

58.47
9382.22

114.39

308.53
3275.42

4096.90
1239.40
2857.50
3.07
2854.43
699.00

108.85
47.11
61.74
30.27

14.32
4305.91
7365.01
964.46
3757.08
16406.78

11741.72
2035.42
13777.14

5605.61
0.26

19450.88

2629.64
3.06

13383.36

As per our report attached
SHARP & TANNAN
Chartered Accountants
by the hand of
F. M. KOBLA
Partner
Membership No.15882
Mumbai, May 28, 2009

104

A. M. NAIK
Chairman & Managing Director

Y. M. DEOSTHALEE

S. RAJGOPAL

M. M. CHITALE

N. MOHAN RAJ

BHAGYAM RAMANI

A. K. JAIN

N. HARIHARAN
Company Secretary

Directors

Mumbai, May 28, 2009

Profit and Loss Account for the year ended March 31, 2009

Schedule

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

2008-2009

2007-2008

K

L (i)
L (ii)

M
N
O
P

INCOME:
Sales & service (gross)
Less: Excise duty
Sales & service (net)
Other operational income
Other income

EXPENDITURE:
Manufacturing, construction and operating expenses
Staff expenses
Sales, administration and other expenses
Interest expenses and brokerage
Depreciation, obsolescence of tangible assets
Amortisation of intangible assets

Less: Overheads charged to fixed assets

Profit before transfer from revaluation reserve
Add: Transfer from revaluation reserve

Profit before tax
Provision for current taxes [see note no.20]
Provision for deferred tax [see note no.21]
Provision for tax on fringe benefits [see note no.20(iv)]

Profit after tax
Gain/(loss) on extraordinary items (net of tax) [see note no.10]

Profit after tax after extraordinary items
Add: Balance brought forward from previous year
Less: Dividend paid for previous year

Additional tax on dividend paid for previous year

Profit available for appropriation
Less: Transfer to general reserve

 Transfer to debenture redemption reserve

Profit available for distribution
Interim dividend
Proposed final dividend
Additional tax on dividend

Balance carried to Balance Sheet

Basic earnings per equity share before
extraordinary items (Rupees)
Diluted earnings per equity share before
extraordinary items (Rupees)

Basic earnings per equity share after

[see note no.22]

extraordinary items (Rupees)
Diluted earnings per equity share after
extraordinary items (Rupees)
Face value per equity share (Rupees)
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING  POLICIES
(For notes forming part of the accounts see page nos.136 to 171)

Q

}

34045.04
398.47

25187.48
332.78

26232.01
1998.02
1863.98
350.22
286.14
21.16
30751.53
24.48

1167.03
10.44
53.74

104.31
0.28
0.05

33646.57
279.80
739.78

34666.15

30727.05

3939.10
1.31

3940.41

1231.21
2709.20
772.46

3481.66

103.98

3585.64
2725.00
43.34

817.30
–
614.97
101.83

100.50

46.30

45.68

59.50

58.70
2.00

19154.00
1535.45
1362.04
122.66
197.97
15.66
22387.78
11.42

892.79
19.95
69.31

78.24
0.66
0.11

24854.70
154.73
520.37

25529.80

22376.36

3153.44
2.03

3155.47

982.05
2173.42
–

2173.42

77.47

2250.89
1575.00
–

675.89
56.83
438.49
76.26

104.31

37.80

36.38

37.80

36.38
2.00

As per our report attached
SHARP & TANNAN
Chartered Accountants
by the hand of
F. M. KOBLA
Partner
Membership No.15882
Mumbai, May 28, 2009

A. M. NAIK
Chairman & Managing Director

Y. M. DEOSTHALEE

S. RAJGOPAL

M. M. CHITALE

N. MOHAN RAJ

BHAGYAM RAMANI

A. K. JAIN

N. HARIHARAN
Company Secretary

Directors

Mumbai, May 28, 2009

105

Cash Flow Statement for the year ended March 31, 2009

2008-2009
Rs.crore

2007-2008
Rs.crore

Cash flow from operating activities:
Profit before tax (excluding extraordinary items)
Adjustments  for:
Dividend received
Depreciation (including obsolescence), amortisation and impairment
Exchange difference on items grouped under financing activity
Interest  expense
Interest income
Profit on sale of fixed assets (net)
Profit on sale of investments (net)
Employee stock option - discount forming part of staff expenses
Provision for diminution in value of investments
Operating profit before working capital changes
Adjustments  for:
(Increase)/Decrease in trade and other receivables
(Increase)/Decrease in inventories
(Increase)/Decrease in miscellaneous expenditure
Increase/(Decrease) in trade payables and customer advances
Cash generated from operations
Direct taxes refund/(paid) - [net]
Net cash from operating activities

...

...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...

...
...
...
...
...
...
...

...

...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...

...
...
...
...
...
...
...

Cash flow from investing activities:
...
Purchase of fixed assets
...
Sale of fixed assets
...
Investment in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures
...
Divestment of stake in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures
...
Purchase of long term investments
...
Sale of long term investments
(Purchase)/sale of current investments (net)
...
Loans/deposits made with subsidiaries, associates companies and third parties (net)
...
...
Advance towards equity commitment
...
...
Interest received
...
...
Dividend received from subsidiaries
...
Dividend received from other investments
...
Cash (used in)/from investing activities (before extraordinary items)
...
Extraordinary  items
Cash received (net of expenses) on sale/transfer of

...
...
...
...
...
...
...

...

...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...

...
...
...
...
...
...
...

...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...

Ready Mix Concrete business (net of tax of Rs.279.37 crore)

...
Cash & cash equivalents discharged pursuant to disposal of Ready Mix Concrete business ...
...
Net cash (used in)/from investing activities (after extraordinary items)

...

...

...

A.

B.

C.

Cash flow from financing activities:
Proceeds from fresh issue of share capital including shares under ESOP schemes
...
Proceeds from long term borrowings
...
Repayment of long term borrowings
...
(Repayments)/proceeds from other borrowings (net)
...
Loans from subsidiary and associate companies (net of repayments)
...
Dividends paid
...
Additional tax on dividend
...
Interest paid
...
Net cash (used in)/from financing activities
...
...
...

Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents (A + B + C)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year

...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...

...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...

3940.41

(334.63)
305.99
238.18
350.22
(171.82)
(4.78)
(94.66)
163.31
8.12
4400.34

(2888.35)
(1519.59)
2.80
2356.49
2351.69
(873.12)
1478.57

(2029.63)
49.81
(1749.04)
1201.20
(176.44)
195.86
(510.48)
(1251.77)
(623.59)
129.77
15.80
318.84
(4429.67)

1121.37
(0.23)
(3308.53)

23.04
2574.29
(16.69)
(201.13)
4.10
(438.77)
(66.65)
(237.40)
1640.79
(189.17)
964.46
775.29

3155.47

(185.55)
211.60
138.30
122.66
(84.48)
(6.92)
(157.09)
91.86
24.42
3310.27

(2418.51)
(1304.76)
6.78
3339.79
2933.57
(988.33)
1945.24

(1700.28)
78.16
(1042.53)
9.58
(6.85)
347.83
(3140.66)
43.56
(66.35)
96.68
0.33
138.64
(5241.89)

–
–
(5241.89)

1701.58
1735.62
(52.54)
10.34
(19.47)
(114.14)
(19.40)
(75.31)
3166.68
(129.97)
1094.43
964.46

Notes:
1. Cash Flow statement has been prepared under the indirect method as set out in the Accounting Standard (AS) 3 “Cash Flow Statements” as specified in the Companies

(Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006.

2. Purchase of fixed assets includes movement of capital work-in-progress during the year.
3. Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year represent cash and bank balances and include unrealised gain of Rs.23.77 crore (previous year unrealised gain of

Rs.0.42 crore) on account of translation of foreign currency bank balances.

4. For cash and cash equivalents not available for immediate use as on the Balance Sheet date, see note no.5(a) and 5(c) of notes forming part of accounts.
5. Previous year’s figures have been regrouped/reclassified wherever applicable.

As per our report attached
SHARP & TANNAN
Chartered Accountants
by the hand of
F. M. KOBLA
Partner
Membership No.15882
Mumbai, May 28, 2009

106

A. M. NAIK
Chairman & Managing Director

Y. M. DEOSTHALEE

S. RAJGOPAL

M. M. CHITALE

N. MOHAN RAJ

BHAGYAM RAMANI

A. K. JAIN

N. HARIHARAN
Company Secretary

Directors

Mumbai, May 28, 2009

Schedules forming part of the Accounts

Schedule A

Share capital:

Authorised:
1,62,50,00,000 equity shares of Rs.2 each

(previous year: 1,62,50,00,000 equity shares of Rs.2 each)

Issued:
58,56,87,862 equity shares of Rs.2 each

(previous year: 29,23,27,390 equity shares of Rs.2 each)

Subscribed and paid up:
58,56,87,862 equity shares of Rs.2 each [see note no.1]

(previous year: 29,23,27,390 equity shares of Rs.2 each)

Schedule B

Reserves and surplus:

Revaluation  reserve:

As per last Balance Sheet

Less: Transferred to Profit and Loss Account

Capital redemption reserve:

As per last Balance Sheet

Less: Utilised for issue of bonus shares

Capital reserve

Debenture redemption reserve
Created during the year

Securities premium account:
As per last Balance Sheet

Addition during the year

Less: Utilised for issue of bonus shares

 Share issue expenses

 (Reversal)/write-back of provision made in previous year

Foreign projects reserve:

As per last Balance Sheet

Less: Transferred to general reserve

Housing projects reserve:

As per last Balance Sheet
Less: Transferred to general reserve

Carried forward

As at 31-3-2009

As at 31-3-2008

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

325.00

117.14

117.14

117.14

325.00

58.47

58.47

58.47

As at 31-3-2009

As at 31-3-2008

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

25.90

1.31

0.02

0.02

4187.25

69.62

4256.87

58.50

–

(0.92)

10.83

3.00

3.98
2.25

25.90

0.02

10.52

–

24.59

–

10.52

43.34

27.93

2.03

0.02

–

2064.35

2135.14

4199.49

–

14.64

(2.40)

4199.29

4187.25

19.19

8.36

7.96
3.98

7.83

1.73

4287.30

10.83

3.98

4238.50

107

Schedules forming part of the Accounts (contd.)

Schedule B (contd.)

Brought forward

Hedging reserve (net of tax):

Created during the year

General reserve:

As per last Balance Sheet
Add: Transferred from:

Foreign projects reserve
Housing projects reserve
Profit and Loss Account

Profit and Loss Account

Schedule C

Secured loans:

As at 31-3-2009

As at 31-3-2008

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

5039.41

3.00
2.25
2725.00

4287.30

(50.57)

7769.66

100.50

12106.89

3452.07

8.36
3.98
1575.00

4238.50

–

5039.41

104.31

9382.22

As at 31-3-2009

As at 31-3-2008

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Redeemable non-convertible fixed rate debentures

900.00

–

Loans from banks:

Cash credits/working capital demand loans

Other loans

Schedule D

Unsecured loans:
Redeemable non-convertible fixed rate debentures

Loans from subsidiary companies

Short term loans and advances:

From banks

Lease finance

Sales tax deferment loan

Other loans and advances:

From banks

Lease finance

Sales tax deferment loan

From others

108

202.38

–

308.46

0.07

202.38

1102.38

308.53

308.53

As at 31-3-2009

As at 31-3-2008

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

873.36

20.90

18.89

3974.60

125.36

101.14

85.00

250.00

4.40

–

8.50

664.92

0.43

15.16

913.15

680.51

2380.04

0.27

121.10

85.00

4286.10

5453.65

2586.41

3275.42

Schedules forming part of the Accounts (contd.)

Schedule E (i)

Fixed assets: Tangible

Particulars

OWNED ASSETS:

Land-freehold

Ships

Buildings

Railway sidings

Plant and machinery

Furniture and fixtures

Vehicles

Aircraft

Owned assets leased out:

Buildings

Plant and machinery

Lease adjustment

As at
1-4-2008

116.87

14.34

936.96

0.25

Cost/valuation

Depreciation

Impairment

Book value

Additions Deductions

As at
31-3-2009

Up to
31-3-2008

For the

year Deductions

Up to
31-3-2009

As at
31-3-2009

As at
31-3-2009

As at
31-3-2008

Rs.crore

26.91

39.21

194.38

–

6.21

–

137.57

53.55

–

1.71

1.61

1129.73

164.83

–

0.25

0.25

2745.59

1105.94

213.40

3638.13

937.00

124.73

74.29

9.26

44.29

27.44

–

23.66

37.26

3.91

10.36

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

144.48

101.19

9.26

44.29

27.44

–

61.74

42.95

7.48

4.50

9.78

–

–

1.70

26.09

–

232.16

13.90

7.94

0.50

0.64

0.35

–

–

–

–

3.41

0.29

190.63

–

0.25

92.80

1076.36

3.40

8.71

–

–

–

–

72.24

42.18

7.98

5.14

10.13

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

6.93

–

137.57

50.14

939.10

–

116.87

12.63

772.13

–

2561.77

1808.59

72.24

59.01

1.28

39.15

10.38

(3.07)

62.99

31.34

1.78

39.79

10.73

(3.07)

Owned assets (sub total - A)

4094.02

1427.36

235.49

5285.89

1230.24

283.28

105.20

1408.32

6.93

3867.57

2853.78

LEASED ASSETS:

Assets taken on finance lease:

Plant and machinery

Vehicles

Assets taken on lease (sub total - B)

TOTAL (A+B)

Previous year

Add: Capital work-in-progress

Schedule E (ii)

Fixed assets: Intangible

Particulars

Land-leasehold

Specialised softwares

Lump sum fees for technical knowhow

TOTAL

Previous year

Add: Capital work-in-progress

1.86

1.02

2.88

144.98

1.11

146.09

0.57

0.11

0.68

146.27

2.02

148.29

1.22

1.01

2.23

1.46

0.03

1.49

0.54

0.11

0.65

2.14

0.93

3.07

4096.90

1573.45

236.17

5434.18

1232.47

284.77

105.85

1411.39

2795.32

1353.90

52.32

4096.90

1080.06

195.85

43.44

1232.47

–

–

–

6.93

6.93

144.13

1.09

145.22

0.64

0.01

0.65

4012.79

2854.43

1040.99

699.00

5053.78

3553.43

Cost/valuation

Amortisation

Rs.crore

Book value

As at
1-4-2008

44.07

49.58

15.20

108.85

80.98

Additions

Deductions

As at
31-3-2009

Up to
31-3-2008

16.52

45.33

–

61.85

35.25

0.97

12.84

0.57

14.38

7.38

59.62

82.07

14.63

156.32

108.85

4.67

33.88

8.56

47.11

32.77

For the
year

0.57

16.36

4.23

21.16

15.66

Deductions

Up to
31-3-2009

As at
31-3-2009

As at
31-3-2008

0.05

12.85

0.58

13.48

1.32

5.19

37.39

12.21

54.79

47.11

54.43

44.68

2.42

101.53

39.29

140.82

39.40

15.70

6.64

61.74

30.27

92.01

109

Schedules forming part of the Accounts (contd.)

Schedule E (contd.)

Notes:

Schedule E (i) - Tangible assets
1
2

Cost/valuation of freehold land includes Rs.19.42 crore for which conveyance is yet to be completed.
Cost/valuation of buildings includes ownership accommodation:
(i)

(a)

in various co-operative societies and apartments and shop-owners’ associations: Rs.95.73 crore, including 2320 shares of Rs.50
each, 207 shares of Rs.100 each and 1 share of Rs.250.
in proposed co-operative societies Rs.17.29 crore.

(b)
of Rs.4.39 crore in respect of which the deed of conveyance is yet to be executed.

(ii)
(iii) of Rs.8.45 crore representing undivided share in a property at a certain location.

3

4

5

6

7

Additions during the year and capital work-in-progress include Rs.6.17 crore being borrowing cost capitalised in accordance with Accounting
Standard (AS)16 on “Borrowing Costs” as specified in the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006.

Depreciation for the year include obsolescence Rs.1.37 crore (previous year: Rs.2.12 crore).

Capital work-in-progress includes advances Rs.103.76 crore (previous year: Rs.119.02 crore).

The Company had revalued as at October 1,1984 some of its land, buildings, plant and machinery and railway sidings at replacement/
market value which resulted in a net increase of Rs.108.05 crore.

Owned assets given on operating lease have been presented separately in the schedule as per Accounting Standard (AS) 19.

Schedule E (ii) - Intangible assets
1

Cost/valuation of leasehold land includes Rs.2.63 crore for land taken at Mysore on lease from KIADB vide agreement dated May 5, 2006.
The lease agreement is for a period of 6 years with extension of 3 years, at the end of which sale deed would be executed, on fulfilment of
certain conditions by the Company.
Capital work-in-progress includes advances Rs.nil (previous year: Rs.1.40 crore).

2

As at 31-3-2009

As at 31-3-2008

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Schedule F
Investments (at cost unless otherwise specified):
(A) Long term investments:

(i) Government and trust securities

(ii) Subsidiary  companies:

(a) Fully paid equity shares
(b) Partly paid equity shares
(c) Fully paid preference shares
(d) Application money for equity shares

(iii) Fully paid equity shares - trade investments:

(a) Fully paid equity shares in associate companies
(b) Fully paid equity shares in incorporated joint ventures
(c) Fully paid equity shares in other companies

(iv) Other fully paid equity shares

(v) Bonds

Carried forward

110

–

1776.72
90.12
9.42
1076.54

2952.80

79.40
–
25.35

104.75

198.24

0.50

5.91

2154.49
73.93
9.42
–

2237.84

79.40
3.00
25.35

107.75

21.80

190.46

3256.29

3256.29

2563.76

2563.76

Schedules forming part of the Accounts (contd.)

Schedule F (contd.)

Brought forward
(B) Current  investments:

(i) Government and trust securities
(ii) Bonds
(iii) Certificate of deposits
(iv) Commercial paper
(v) Mutual funds

(C)

Investment in integrated joint ventures

Particulars

Quoted investments

Book value

Market value

Unquoted  investments

Book value

Details of investments:

Particulars

All unquoted unless otherwise specified
A) Long term investments:

(i) Government and trust securities:

8.07% Government of India bond 2017 of
Rs.5 crore (quoted)

Government and trust securities - total

(ii) Subsidiary  companies:
(a) Fully paid equity shares:

Bhilai Power Supply Company Limited
Hi-Tech Rock Products & Aggregates Limited
India Infrastructure Developers Limited
[see note no.35]
International Seaport Dredging Limited
International Seaports Pte. Limited
L&T - Gulf Private Limited
L&T Ahmedabad-Maliya Tollway Private Limited
L&T Capital Company Limited
L&T Capital Holdings Limited
L&T Chennai-Tada Tollway Limited
(Rs.1000; previous year: Rs.nil)
L&T Concrete Private Limited

Carried forward

As at 31-3-2009

As at 31-3-2008

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

3256.29

2563.76

–
254.09
1261.46
95.52
3268.60

174.65
57.35
–
–
4050.65

4879.67

127.76

8263.72

4282.65

75.85

6922.26

As at

As at
31-3-2009 31-3-2008

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

470.68

279.44

1258.81

1403.92

7793.04

6642.82

Face value
per unit
Rupees

Number of units

As at
1-4-2008

Purchased/
Sold
subscribed during the year

As at
31-3-2009

during the year

As at
31-3-2009
Rs.crore

As at
31-3-2008
Rs.crore

5,00,00,000

1

10
10
10

49,950
50,000
5,60,60,000

–

–
–
–

10,000
USD 1
10
10
10
10
10

28,816
18,15,000
10,000
–
50,00,000
–
–

1,989
–
12,40,005
10,10,000
1,70,00,000
20,50,000
100

10

10,000

–

1

–

–
–
5,60,60,000

–
–
–
–
–
205
–

–

49,950
50,000
–

30,805
18,15,000
12,50,005
10,10,000
2,20,00,000
20,49,795
100

10,000

–

–

0.05
0.05
–

30.81
2.36
1.25
1.01
22.00
2.05
–

0.01

59.59

5.91

5.91

0.05
0.05
56.06

28.82
2.36
0.01
–
5.00
–
–

0.01

92.36

111

Schedules forming part of the Accounts (contd.)
Schedule F-Details of investments (contd.)

Particulars

Face value
per unit
Rupees

Number of units

As at
1-4-2008

Purchased/
Sold
subscribed during the year

As at
31-3-2009

during the year

As at
31-3-2009
Rs.crore

As at
31-3-2008
Rs.crore

–
18,66,91,500
–
10,000
19,30,31,352
50,00,00,000

10,000
–
10,10,000
–
–
–

–
18,66,91,500
–
–
–
50,00,00,000

10,000
–
10,10,000
10,000
19,30,31,352
–

Fully paid equity shares of Subsidiary companies (contd.)
Brought forward
L&T Engserve Private Limited
L&T Finance Limited [see note no.35]
L&T Halol-Shamlaji Tollway Private Limited
L&T Infra & Property Development Private Limited
L&T Infrastructure Development Projects Limited
L&T Infrastructure Finance Company Limited

[see note no.35]

L&T Natural Resources Limited
L&T Power Development Limited
L&T Power Limited

(Previously known as L&T Power Projects Limited)

L&T Rajkot-Vadinar Tollway Private Limited
L&T Realty Private Limited
L&T Seawoods Private Limited
L&T Shipbuilding Limited
L&T Strategic Management Limited
L&T Transco Private Limited
L&T Transportation Infrastructure Limited
L&T Western India Tollbridge Limited
L&T-Demag Plastics Machinery Private Limited

(prior to March 31, 2009, incorporated joint venture)

L&T-Sargent & Lundy Limited
L&T-Valdel Engineering Limited
Larsen & Toubro Infotech Limited
Larsen & Toubro International FZE
Larsen & Toubro LLC
Narmada Infrastructure Construction Enterprise Limited
L&T PNG Tollway Private Limited

(Rs.26000, previous year: Rs.Nil)

Raykal Aluminum Private Limited
Spectrum Infotech Private Limited
Tractor Engineers Limited

10
10
10
10
10
10

10
10
10

10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10

10
10
5
Dhs 5,50,500
USD 1
10

10
10
10
1,000

–
2,90,00,000
1,05,01,000

–
4,71,60,700
–
50,000
50,000
10,000
1,08,64,000
1,39,50,007
30,00,000

27,52,129
12,44,500
3,00,00,000
830
50,000
1,26,48,507

–
–
4,40,000
68,000

50,000
5,70,00,000
4,08,00,000

10,10,000
–
10,000
–
–
–
–
–
1,30,00,000

–
–
–
862
–
–

2,600
40,000
–
–

Less: Provision for diminution in value
Total (ii)(a)

(b) Partly paid equity shares: [see note no.13]

L&T Infrastructure Development Projects Limited

(Re.1 per share paid up)
Larsen & Toubro Infotech Limited

Rs.3.75 per share paid up (Re.0.55 paid during the year)

Total (ii)(b)

(c) Fully paid preference shares:

10

5

67,69,518

22,50,000

International Seaport Dredging Limited - 13% preference shares
Total (ii)(c)

10,000

9,420

(d) Application money for equity shares:

L&T Capital Holdings Limited
Total (ii)(d)

Subsidiary companies - total

112

–

–

–

–

–

–

59.59
0.01
–
1.01
0.01
383.42
–

0.05
86.00
51.30

1.01
47.16
0.01
0.05
0.05
0.01
10.86
13.95
13.00

1.53
25.22
15.00
1049.82
0.23
12.65

–
0.04
6.80
0.30
1779.08
2.36
1776.72

0.68

89.44

90.12

9.42
9.42

1076.54

1076.54
2952.80

92.36
–
490.98
–
0.01
383.42
500.00

–
29.00
10.50

–
47.16
–
0.05
0.05
0.01
10.86
13.95
–

1.53
25.22
15.00
516.77
0.23
12.65

–
–
6.80
0.30
2156.85
2.36
2154.49

0.68

73.25

73.93

9.42
9.42

–

–
2237.84

–
–
–

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

–
–
–
–
–
–

–
–
–
–

–

–

–

–

50,000
8,60,00,000
5,13,01,000

10,10,000
4,71,60,700
10,000
50,000
50,000
10,000
1,08,64,000
1,39,50,007
1,60,00,000

27,52,129
12,44,500
3,00,00,000
1,692
50,000
1,26,48,507

2,600
40,000
4,40,000
68,000

67,69,518

22,50,000

9,420

–

Schedules forming part of the Accounts (contd.)
Schedule F-Details of investments (contd.)

Particulars

Face value
per unit
Rupees

Number of units

As at
1-4-2008

Purchased/
Sold
subscribed during the year

As at
31-3-2009

during the year

As at
31-3-2009
Rs.crore

As at
31-3-2008
Rs.crore

(iii) Fully paid equity shares - trade investments:

(a) Fully paid equity shares in associate companies:

Audco India Limited

EWAC Alloys Limited
Gujarat Leather Industries Limited
L&T-Case Equipment Private Limited
L&T-Chiyoda Limited

L&T-Komatsu Limited
L&T-Ramboll Consulting Engineers Limited
Voith Paper Technology (India) Limited

Less: Provision for diminution in value

Total (iii)(a)

(b) Fully paid equity shares in incorporated joint ventures:
L&T-Demag Plastics Machinery Private Limited
(subsidiary w.e.f. March 31, 2009)

Total (iii)(b)

(c) Fully paid equity shares in other companies:

City Union Bank Limited (quoted)

Total (iii)(c)

Fully paid equity shares - trade investments - total

(iv) Other fully paid equity shares:

John Deere Equipment Private Limited

Satyam Computer Services Limited (quoted)

[see note no.34(f)]

Tidel Park Limited

UltraTech Cement Limited (quoted)

Utmal Multi-purpose Service Co-operative Society Limited

[B Class] (Rs.30,000; previous year: Rs.30,000)

Other fully paid equity shares - total

(v) Bonds:

5.25% Rural Electrification Corporation Limited -

capital gain bonds

5.50% National Highway Authority of India -

capital gain bonds

5.50% Small Industries Development Bank

of India-capital gain bonds

5.65% National Highway Authority of India -

capital gain bonds

6.75% Unit Trust of India-tax free bonds (quoted)

Bonds - total

Long term investments - total

100

100
10
10
10

10
10
10

9,00,000

4,14,720
7,35,000
1,20,05,000
45,00,000

6,00,00,000
18,00,000
15,00,000

10

30,00,000

1

1,50,00,000

35,00,000

–

5,09,19,964

10

2

10

10

100

40,00,000

1,43,03,294

300

0.06

0.04
0.56
12.00
4.50

60.00
1.80
1.00

79.96
0.56

79.40

–

–

25.35

25.35

104.75

3.50

176.44

4.00

14.30

–

198.24

–

–
–
–
–

–
–
–

9,00,000

4,14,720
7,35,000
1,20,05,000
45,00,000

6,00,00,000
18,00,000
15,00,000

30,00,000

–

1,50,00,000

35,00,000

5,09,19,964

40,00,000

1,43,03,294

300

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

10,000

500

10,000

85,000

10,000

53,000

10,000

100

50,000

1,96,400

500

0.50

85,000

53,000

50,000

1,96,400

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–
–
–
–

–
–
–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

0.06

0.04
0.56
12.00
4.50

60.00
1.80
1.00

79.96
0.56

79.40

3.00

3.00

25.35

25.35

107.75

3.50

–

4.00

14.30

–

21.80

0.50

85.00

53.00

50.00

1.96

0.50

3256.29

190.46

2563.76

113

 
Schedules forming part of the Accounts (contd.)
Schedule F-Details of investments (contd.)

Particulars

B) Current  investments:

(i) Government and trust securities:

5.87% Government of India bond 2010 (quoted)
7.99% Government of India bond 2017 (quoted)
8.33% Government of India bond 2036 (quoted)
8.35% Government of India bond 2022 (quoted)

Less: Provision for diminution in value

Government and trust securities - total

(ii) Bonds:

Face value
per unit
Rupees

5,00,00,000
5,00,00,000
5,00,00,000
5,00,00,000

11.25% Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited bonds 2009

40,000

(quoted) [face value reduced by Rs.30,000 from Rs.70,000]

7.65% HDFC bonds 2016 (quoted)

8.00% HDFC bonds 2017 (quoted)

9.50% HDFC bonds 2013 (quoted)

8.45% Indian Railway Finance Corporation 2018 (quoted)

10.60% Indian Railway Finance Corporation 2018 (quoted)

8.55% Indian Railway Finance Corporation 2019 (quoted)

8.00% Indian Overseas Bank 2016 bonds (quoted)

India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (quoted)

11.25% Power Finance Corporation
bonds 2018-C series (quoted)

8.65% Rural Electrification Corporation Limited

bonds 2011 (quoted)

10.85% Rural Electrification Corporation Limited

bonds 2018 (quoted)

10.85% Rural Electrification Corporation Limited

bonds 2018 (quoted)

Less: Provision for diminution in value

Bonds - total

(iii) Certificate of deposits:

Bank of Baroda-7.08%, 15 Jan 2010
Bank of Baroda-7.10%, 15 Jan 2010
Canara Bank-6.75%, 12 Feb 2010
Canara Bank-6.98%, 15 Jan 2010
Canara Bank-7.59%, 23 Mar 2010
Corporation Bank-7.25%, 06 Jan 2010
Oriental Bank of Commerce-7.00%, 01 Jan 2010
Oriental Bank of Commerce-7.30%, 15 Jan 2010
Oriental Bank of Commerce-7.39%, 08 Jan 2010
Punjab National Bank-6.50%, 12 May 2009
Punjab National Bank-6.95%, 14 Dec 2009
Punjab National Bank-13.5%, 02 Apr 2009
Punjab National Bank-6.74%, 15 Jan 2010
Punjab National Bank-6.75%, 04 Feb 2010
Carried forward

114

10,00,000

10,00,000

10,00,000

10,00,000

10,00,000

10,00,000

10,00,000

1,00,000

10,00,000

10,00,000

10,00,000

10,00,000

1,00,000
1,00,000
1,00,000
1,00,000
1,00,000
1,00,000
1,00,000
1,00,000
1,00,000
1,00,000
1,00,000
1,00,000
1,00,000
1,00,000

Number of units

As at
1-4-2008

Purchased/
Sold
subscribed during the year

As at
31-3-2009

during the year

As at
31-3-2009
Rs.crore

As at
31-3-2008
Rs.crore

5
20
7
3

11

90

210

250

–

–

–

50

–

–

–

–

–

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

–
–
–
–

–

–

–

–

500

500

50

–

2,500

5,150

600

290

50

3,500
1,500
5,000
10,000
20,000
30,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
2,500
5,000
500
2,500
2,500

5
20
7
3

–

90

210

250

–

–

–

–

–

4,450

400

190

–

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

–
–
–
–

11

–

–

–

500

500

50

50

2,500

700

200

100

50

3,500
1,500
5,000
10,000
20,000
30,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
2,500
5,000
500
2,500
2,500

–
–
–
–

–
–

–

0.04

–

–

–

50.02

57.00

5.00

4.90

25.00

80.51

19.96

10.34

5.68

258.45
4.36

254.09

32.72
14.02
46.90
93.49
185.89
280.34
46.85
47.21
46.57
24.79
47.03
4.73
23.58
23.50
917.62

24.10
102.35
36.90
15.32

178.67
4.02

174.65

0.07

8.56

20.67

25.00

–

–

–

4.90

–

–

–

–

–

59.20
1.85

57.35

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

Schedules forming part of the Accounts (contd.)
Schedule F-Details of investments (contd.)

Particulars

Face value
per unit
Rupees

Number of units

As at
1-4-2008

Purchased/
Sold
subscribed during the year

As at
31-3-2009

during the year

As at
31-3-2009
Rs.crore

As at
31-3-2008
Rs.crore

(iii) Certificate of deposits (contd.):

Brought forward
Punjab National Bank-6.80%, 29 Jul 2009
Punjab National Bank-7.69%, 19 Mar 2010
State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur-6.90%, 27 Aug 2009
State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur-6.95%, 17 Nov 2009
State Bank of Hyderabad-6.75%, 15 Sep 2009
State Bank of Indore-6.90%, 05 Jan 2010
State Bank of Patiala-6.45%, 09 Jul 2009

Certificates of deposits - total

(iv) Commercial paper:
HDFC Ltd - 8.15%

Commercial paper - total

(v) Mutual funds:

ABN AMRO China India Fund Dividend
ABN AMRO FMP - Series 8 - 1 Year
ABN AMRO Money Plus
AIG India Liquid Fund Super Institutional

Daily Dividend Reinvestment

AIG Short Term Fund Institutional Weekly Dividend
AIG Treasury Plus Fund

Super Institutional Daily Dividend Reinvestment

Baroda Pioneer Liquid Fund
Birla Cash Plus - Institutional Premium Daily Dividend

- Reinvestment

Birla Dynamic Bond Fund - Retail

- Quarterly Dividend Reinvestment

Birla FTP - Institutional - Series AB - Growth
Birla Income Plus
Birla Interval Income Fund - Institutional

- Quarterly - Series 3

Birla Mutual Fund - Income Short Term
- Dividend Reinvestment Option

Birla Sunlife Dynamic Bond Fund Growth Option
Birla Sunlife International Equity Fund Plan - B
Birla Sunlife Liquid Plus - IP
Birla Sunlife Short Term Opportunites Fund

Growth Option

Birla Sunlife Special Situations Fund
Birla Top 100 Fund - Dividend Reinvestment
Birla - BSL Interval Income Fund
- Quarterly Series 2 Dividend
Canara Robeco Liquid - Super IP
- Daily Dividend Reinvestment
DBS Chola FI - STF - IP - Growth
DBS Chola Short Term Floating Rate Fund

Daily Dividend Reinvestment
Deutsche Bank MF Insta Cash Plus

- Super Institutional Plan Daily - Dividend

DSP Merill Lynch Cash Plus Fund
DSP Merrill Lynch FMP 3m Series 6

- Institutional Dividend

Carried forward

1,00,000
1,00,000
1,00,000
1,00,000
1,00,000
1,00,000
1,00,000

5,00,000

10
10
10

1000
1000

10
10

10

10
10
10

10

10
10
10
10

10
10
10

10

10
10

10

–
–
–
–
–
–
–

–

1,500
20,000
1,500
5,500
1,500
5,000
1,500

2,000

–
–
–
–
–
–
–

–

1,500
20,000
1,500
5,500
1,500
5,000
1,500

2,000

50,00,000
2,50,00,000
–

–
–
41,75,77,193

50,00,000
2,50,00,000
40,45,50,784

–
–
1,30,26,409

4,99,685
1,50,743

32,79,668
594

37,79,353
1,51,337

–
–

3,51,46,497
–

14,41,70,764
19,99,056

17,43,18,163
–

49,99,098
19,99,056

4,99,14,210 5,48,41,43,137 5,43,73,68,216

9,66,89,131

4,75,04,133
5,00,00,000
–

20,50,09,919
–
2,20,43,474

25,25,14,052
5,00,00,000
–

–
–
2,20,43,474

7,55,09,113

3,16,02,687

10,71,11,800

–

3,01,60,332
3,00,98,042
–
–
50,00,000
50,00,000
4,28,404 1,46,99,58,441 1,29,53,53,531

62,290
15,87,13,629
–

–
15,87,13,629
–
17,50,33,314

–
50,00,000
51,32,469

30,42,33,044
–
–

–
50,00,000
51,32,469

30,42,33,044
–
–

5,12,76,782

14,76,966

5,27,53,748

–

–
–

2,99,73,594
98,70,961

2,00,12,069
–

99,61,525
98,70,961

4,99,29,996

5,60,66,608

10,59,96,604

–

10
1000

–
5,00,046

31,40,71,300
26,51,731

29,30,44,366
31,51,777

2,10,26,934
–

10

3,00,00,000

6,08,104

3,06,08,104

–

917.62
14.66
185.87
14.57
52.63
14.53
46.86
14.72

1261.46

95.52

95.52

–
–
13.03

–
–

5.00
2.00

96.88

–
–
25.46

–

–
227.32
–
175.15

304.23
–
–

–

10.00
10.02

–

21.07
–

–
890.16

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

–

–

–

5.00
25.00
–

50.01
15.07

35.19
–

50.01

50.00
50.00
–

75.51

30.23
–
5.00
0.43

–
5.00
10.00

51.28

–
–

50.01

–
50.01

30.00
587.75

115

Schedules forming part of the Accounts (contd.)
Schedule F-Details of investments (contd.)

Particulars

(v) Mutual funds (contd.):

Brought forward
DSP Merrill Lynch Liquidity Plus Fund - Daily Dividend
DWS Money Plus Advantage Fund I/P
DWS Short Maturity Fund  - Weekly Dividend
Fidelity Cash Fund Super Institutional
Daily Dividend Reinvestment
Fidelity Liquid Plus Super Institutional
Fidelity Ultra Short Term Debt Fund S I

- Weekly Dividend

HDFC Arbitrage Fund Wholesale Plan Monthly Dividend
HDFC Cash Management Fund - Savings Plan

- Daily Dividend Reinvestment

HDFC Cash Management Fund - Savings Plus Plan

- Dividend

HDFC Income Fund - Dividend Option
HDFC Infrastructure Fund
HDFC Liquid Fund Premium Plan
- Dividend Daily Reinvestment
HDFC Midcap Opportunities Fund
HDFC Short Term Plan - Dividend Reinvestment
HSBC Cash Fund - Institutional Plus - Daily Dividend
HSBC Floating Rate - Long Term - Institutional Daily Dividend
ICICI Prudential Equity & Derivatives

- Income Optimiser Fund
ICICI Prudential FMP Series 39

- Six Months Plan A Retail Cumulative
ICICI Prudential Interval Fund 1 Month Plan

- A Retail Dividend Reinvestment

ICICI Prudential Interval Fund

Annual Interval Plan Institutional C

ICICI Prudential Interval Fund
II  Quarterly Interval Plan F

IDBI Principal CMF - Liquid Option Institutional

Premium - Daily Dividend

IDFC Cash Fund - IP
ING FMP Institutional Growth
ING Income Fund - Short Term Plan-Dividend Option
ING Vysya Liquid Plus Fund

- Institutional Daily Dividend
ING Vysya Liquid Super Institutional

- Daily Dividend Option

JM Arbitrage Advantage Fund - Dividend Plan
JM FMP - Series VII - 13 Month Plan 1
JM Interval Fund - Quarterly Plan 1 Institutional
JP Morgan India Liquid Fund

- Daily Dividend Reinvestment
JP Morgan India Liquid Plus Fund
JP Morgan India Smaller Companies Fund
JPM India Alpha Fund - Dividend Reinvestment
Kotak Floater Long Term

- Daily Dividend Reinvestment
Kotak Floater - Short Term - Dividend
- Daily Dividend Reinvestment

LIC MF - Floating Rate Fund - Short Term
Carried forward

116

Face value
per unit
Rupees

Number of units

As at
1-4-2008

Purchased/
Sold
subscribed during the year

As at
31-3-2009

during the year

As at
31-3-2009
Rs.crore

As at
31-3-2008
Rs.crore

1000
10
10

5,00,292
15,17,45,390
5,95,14,882

10,10,889
8,47,484
2,58,306

15,11,181
15,25,92,874
5,97,73,188

–
–
–

10
10

10
10

10

10
10
10

10
10
10
10
10

10

10

10

10

10

10
10
10
10

10

10
10
10
10

10
10
10
10

10

10
10

5,00,09,349
–

12,00,98,911
9,03,83,536

16,01,11,975
7,02,89,050

99,96,285
2,00,94,486

–
7,76,47,408

1,00,48,987
38,47,528

–
8,14,94,936

1,00,48,987
–

4,70,17,226 1,45,89,90,410 1,50,60,07,636

–

–
–
1,00,00,000

1,03,94,43,056
9,38,47,946
–

90,06,40,669
7,05,96,018
1,00,00,000

13,88,02,387
2,32,51,928
–

–
14,02,734
4,42,10,366
9,99,62,238
–

2,40,02,25,476 2,33,90,39,947
14,02,734
4,44,53,224
92,94,90,010
5,00,63,869

–
9,70,81,445
82,95,27,772
5,45,31,911

6,11,85,529
–
9,68,38,587
–
44,68,042

2,35,18,344

25,61,404

2,60,79,748

5,00,00,000

–

5,00,00,000

4,46,58,807

3,55,005

4,50,13,812

6,00,00,000

–

6,00,00,000

5,00,00,000

20,02,700

5,20,02,700

26,93,84,722 1,05,39,34,036 1,31,83,17,676
1,35,10,25,625 1,32,09,20,701
2,50,00,000
2,18,86,056

–
2,50,00,000
2,18,86,056

–
–

10,14,343

12,28,90,118

12,39,04,461

4,99,85,353
7,65,05,509
4,00,00,000
4,99,63,527

4,99,70,712
3,01,36,760
1,00,00,000
–

26,21,62,905
30,63,559
–
10,92,237

20,32,21,527
16,01,11,264
–
92,21,022

31,21,48,258
7,95,69,068
4,00,00,000
5,10,55,764

24,31,86,813
16,70,98,398
1,00,00,000
–

–

–

–

–

–

50,01,082
3,01,04,924
–
–

–

–
–
–
–

1,00,05,426
2,31,49,626
–
92,21,022

–

3,78,31,042

1,98,41,664

1,79,89,378

1,19,62,830
24,11,35,228

1,38,732
23,77,70,857

1,21,01,562
47,89,06,085

–
–

890.16
–
–
–

10.00
20.10

10.05
–

–

139.24
25.32
–

75.01
–
100.41
–
5.02

–

–

–

–

–

5.00
30.11
–
–

–

–
–
–
–

10.01
23.17
–
9.23

18.13

–
–
1370.96

587.75
50.06
152.65
61.14

50.01
–

–
77.75

50.01

–
–
10.00

–
1.40
45.69
100.02
–

25.00

50.00

45.00

60.00

50.00

269.40
–
25.00
25.11

1.01

50.01
78.33
40.00
50.00

50.01
30.16
10.00
–

–

12.01
245.09
2302.61

Schedules forming part of the Accounts (contd.)
Schedule F-Details of investments (contd.)

Particulars

(v) Mutual funds (contd.):

Brought forward
LIC MF Fixed Maturity Plan Series 33

- 13 Months Dividend Plan

LIC MF Infrastructure Fund - Dividend Plan
LIC MF Liquid Fund - Dividend Plan
LIC MF Top 100 Fund
Lotus India Liquid Fund Institutional
Daily Dividend Reinvestment
Lotus India Liquid Plus Fund - IP
Mirae Asset Liquid Plus Fund - Super IP
Principal Floating Rate Fund
Principal Income Fund Dividend Reinvestment
ICICI Prudential - Super Institutional Daily Dividend
ICICI Prudential Technology Fund
ICICI Prudential Flexible Income Plan
ICICI Prudential Income Fund Institutional Plan

Dividend Reinvestment (Quarterly)

ICICI Prudential Short Term - IP - Dividend Reinvestment
ICICI Prudential - Emerging Star Fund
Reliance Income Fund - Retail Plan
- Monthly Dividend Reinvestment

Reliance Liquid Plus Fund
Reliance Medium Term Fund Daily Dividend Plan

(Reinvestment)

Reliance Mutual Fund Liquidity Fund
Daily Dividend Reinvestment

Reliance Quarterly Interval Fund Series III

Institutional Dividend

Reliance Quarterly Interval Fund Series I

- Institutional Dividend Plan

Reliance Short Term Fund - Retail Plan-Dividend Plan
SBI Debt Fund Series - 90 Days-21-(04-Mar-08)

- Dividend

SBI Debt Fund Series 30 Days (13-Mar-08) Dividend.
SBI Liquid Plus Plan
SBI Magnum Institutional Income Fund - Savings

- Daily Dividend

SBI Mutual Fund - Liquid Plan
- Dividend Reinvestment

Standard Chartered - GSSIF - Short Term - Plan C

- Monthly Dividend

Standard Chartered Arbitrage Fund Plan-B Dividend
Standard Chartered Fixed Maturity Plan

Quarterly Series 28

Standard Chartered Liquidity Manager Plus

- Dividend Reinvestment

Sundaram BNP Money Plus Super Institutional

Daily Dividend Plan

Sundaram BNP Paribas Interval Fund

Quarterly Plan - B  Institutional dividend

Tata Dynamic Bond Option A

Carried forward

Face value
per unit
Rupees

Number of units

As at
1-4-2008

Purchased/
Sold
subscribed during the year

As at
31-3-2009

during the year

As at
31-3-2009
Rs.crore

As at
31-3-2008
Rs.crore

10
10
10
10

10
10
1000
10
10
10
10
10

10
10
10

10
1000

10

10

10

10
10

10
10
10

10

10

10
10

10

24,43,167
–

5,40,49,646
5,16,06,479
1,00,00,000
1,00,00,000
13,66,36,955 1,68,79,82,916 1,53,47,16,090
1,50,00,000
1,50,00,000

–

9,00,03,146 1,17,89,69,995 1,25,89,76,640
53,02,69,791
51,43,32,134
4,49,55,453
28,75,298
26,75,577
1,99,721
38,47,40,544
33,47,60,754
4,99,79,790
2,14,59,822
2,14,59,822
–
6,81,62,01,541 6,66,30,10,407
–
60,24,097
60,24,097
75,73,43,839
–

–
1,01,88,11,056

–
–
28,99,03,781
–

99,96,501
2,90,17,796
–
–
–
153,191,134
–
26,14,67,217

–
5,01,25,070
92,74,101

10,94,85,055
81,023
–

8,78,99,092
5,02,06,093
92,74,101

2,15,85,963
–
–

–
2,01,746

2,42,69,960
21,02,025

–
23,03,771

2,42,69,960
–

–

27,34,80,700

25,51,08,386

1,83,72,314

1370.96

2302.61

–
–
318.32
–

10.00
29.06
–
–
–
153.20
–
276.46

25.29
–
–

25.00
–

31.41

51.61
10.00
150.03
15.00

90.02
45.03
20.00
50.04
25.31
–
10.00
–

–
55.74
24.25

–
20.20

–

4,99,94,629 4,15,49,75,085 3,84,38,31,140

36,11,38,574

361.25

50.01

10,59,19,444

37,64,263

10,96,83,707

–

–

105.92

–
5,73,10,894

6,08,50,173
4,70,30,339

–
5,73,10,894

6,08,50,173
4,70,30,339

5,18,90,318
2,50,50,203
–

9,59,919
1,56,514
27,08,14,413

5,28,50,237
2,52,06,717
24,46,68,772

–
–
2,61,45,641

–

38,18,52,997

33,87,95,000

4,30,57,997

7,84,70,466

90,44,11,550

98,28,82,016

2,49,47,614
2,44,66,607

1,52,125
9,99,948

2,50,99,739
2,54,66,555

5,00,00,000

10,91,000

5,10,91,000

1000

5,00,007

24,90,172

29,90,179

–

–
–

–

–

60.89
50.21

–
–
26.16

72.12

–

–
–

–

–

10

10
10

–

30,86,46,090

28,47,97,698

2,38,48,392

24.08

4,99,86,504
4,77,54,926

11,05,601
4,78,17,446

5,10,92,105
9,55,72,372

–
–

–
–

–
60.45

51.89
25.05
–

–

78.74

25.03
25.42

50.00

50.01

–

50.00
50.16

2834.41

3492.52

117

Schedules forming part of the Accounts (contd.)
Schedule F-Details of investments (contd.)

Face value
per unit
Rupees

Number of units

As at
1-4-2008

Purchased/
Sold
subscribed during the year

As at
31-3-2009

during the year

As at
31-3-2009
Rs.crore

As at
31-3-2008
Rs.crore

2834.41

3492.52

10
10
10
1000
10
1000

1000

1000
10
10

5,01,93,814
–
50,00,000
4,48,712
–
2,972

5,01,82,953
35,70,38,157
–
2,99,83,662
6,20,63,434
15,05,119

10,03,76,767
32,65,24,790
50,00,000
3,04,32,374
–
15,08,091

–
3,05,13,367
–
–
6,20,63,434
–

2,49,026

1,202

2,50,228

–

4,99,979
–
5,00,00,000

2,32,23,667
30,20,83,643
–

2,36,23,688
25,83,12,694
5,00,00,000

99,958
4,37,70,949
–

10

7,55,97,383

3,29,87,389

10,85,84,772

–

10
1000
10

10,00,00,000
14,71,675
–

21,93,869
1,63,70,144

10,21,93,869
1,74,46,966
1,88,17,07,032 1,75,13,25,862

–
3,94,853
13,03,81,170

10

2,46,55,082

–

2,46,55,082

–

–
30.62
–
–
75.72
–

–

10.00
43.82
–

–

–
40.25
237.62

–
3272.44
3.84
3268.60
4879.67

–
0.08
2.52
8.84
11.94
69.88
12.17
13.73

–

0.35
8.25
127.76
8263.72

50.25
–
5.00
50.01
–
0.30

25.13

50.01
–
50.00

75.60

100.00
150.03
–

25.15
4074.00
23.35
4050.65
4282.65

0.08
0.07
2.61
7.50
2.23
50.71
8.68
0.16

0.01

0.36
3.44
75.85
6922.26

Particulars

(v) Mutual funds (contd.):

Brought forward
Tata Fixed Income Portfolio Fund

Scheme A2 Institutional

Tata Floater Fund - Daily Dividend
Tata Indo - Global Infrastructure Fund
Tata Mutual Fund - Liquid Ship - Daily Dividend
Tata Short Term Bond Fund - Dividend Reinvestment
Tata Treasury Manager Fund
Templeton India Short Term Income Plan Institutional

- Weekly Dividend.

Templeton India Treasury Management Liquid

Plan Daily Dividend

Templeton India Ultra Short Term Bond Fund
UTI Fixed Income Annual Interval Plan III
UTI Fixed Income Interval Fund
- Quaterly Plan Series III
UTI Fixed Maturity Plan - QFMP
- Dividend Reinvestment

UTI Liquid Cash Plan Institutional - Daily Dividend
UTI Mutual Fund - Money Market
UTI Short Term Income Fund Institutional

- income Option - Reinvestment

C)

Less: Provision for diminution in value
Mutual funds - total
Current investments - total
 Investment in integrated joint ventures:
Bauer-L&T Diaphragm Wall Joint Venture
Desbuild-L&T Joint Venture
HCC-L&T Purulia Joint Venture
International Metro Civil Contractors Joint Venture
L&T-Eastern Joint Venture
L&T-AM Tapovan Joint Venture
L&T-Hochtief Seabird Joint Venture
L&T-Sanghai Urban Corporation Group Joint Venture
Larsen & Toubro Limited-Shapoorji Pallonji & Company Limited

Joint Venture (Ebene-Cybercity)

Larsen & Toubro Limited-Shapoorji Pallonji & Company Limited

Joint Venture (Les Pallies Exhibition Center)

Metro Tunneling Group
Investment in integrated joint ventures - total

Total investment (A+B+C)

118

Schedules forming part of the Accounts (contd.)

Schedule F-Details of investments purchased and sold during the year

Fully paid equity shares in associate companies:

Particulars

Face value
Rs. per unit

Nos.

Cost
Rs. crore

NAC Infrastructure Equipment Limited [see note no.35]

10

45,00,000

4.50

Government and trust securities:

6.05% Government of India bond 2019 (quoted)

7.46% Government of India bond 2017 (quoted)

7.94% Government of India bond 2021 (quoted)

8.24% Government of India bond 2018 (quoted)

Bonds:

10.70% Indian Railway Finance Corporation 2023 (quoted)

11.30% IDBI Bank Ltd. 2018 (quoted)

10.95% Rural Electrification Corporation Limited Bonds 2011 (quoted)

Deutsche Bank 9%- L&T Finance 2009

8.90% SBI 2023 (quoted)

Certificate of deposits:

Allahabad Bank-11.5%, 12 Mar 2009

Allahabad Bank-8.24%, 04 Jan 2010

Andhra Bank-14%, 27 Mar 2009

Andhra Bank-14.4%, 27 Mar 2009

Canara Bank-12.65%, 23 Mar 2009

Canara Bank-12.65%, 25 Mar 2009

Canara Bank-14.25%, 26 Mar 2009

Corporation Bank-14.5%, 27 Nov 2008

Corporation Bank-12.05%, 12 Feb 2009

HDFC Bank-12.35%, 13 Mar 2009

IDBI-10.50%, 20 Dec 2008

IDBI-14%, 26 Feb 2009

IDBI-14.25%, 26 Mar 2009

Indian Overseas Bank-13.75%, 27 Mar 2009

Oriental Bank of Commerce-14%, 24 Dec 2008

Oriental Bank of Commerce-11.5%, 25 Mar 2009

Oriental Bank of Commerce-14%, 25 Mar 2009

Oriental Bank of Commerce-9.79%, 03 Dec 2009

Oriental Bank of Commerce-8.19%, 01 Jan 2010

Punjab National Bank-11.7%, 07 Jan 2009

Punjab National Bank-13.5%, 07 Jan 2009

Punjab National Bank-11.5%, 24 Feb 2009

Punjab National Bank-12.05%, 24 Feb 2009

Punjab National Bank-14%, 24 Feb 2009

Punjab National Bank-12.65%, 10 Mar 2009

Punjab National Bank-14.4%, 10 Mar 2009

100

100

100

100

25,00,000

50,00,000

20,00,000

25.03

52.82

20.24

6,30,00,000

705.04

10,00,000

10,00,000

10,00,000

10,00,000

10,00,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

260

500

250

200

100

2,500

5,000

500

3,500

1,500

1,000

3,500

1,000

2,500

2,500

500

1,000

2,500

3,000

5,000

2,500

2,500

7,500

5,000

2,500

5,000

2,500

2,500

6,000

500

2,500

25.87

50.00

25.00

19.09

10.00

23.89

46.22

4.73

33.08

14.26

9.50

33.11

9.91

24.12

23.87

4.95

9.55

23.47

28.39

48.99

23.80

23.50

68.33

46.25

24.36

48.49

24.01

24.02

57.00

4.77

23.78

119

Schedules forming part of the Accounts (contd.)

Schedule F-Details of investments purchased and sold during the year (contd.)

Certificate of deposits (contd.):

Particulars

Punjab National Bank-13.5%, 12 May 2009

Punjab National Bank-11.6%, 29 Jul 2009

State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur-13.5%, 06 Jan 2009

State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur-10.50%, 20 Jan 2009

State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur-14%, 20 Jan 2009

State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur-11.75%, 27 Aug 2009

State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur-11.75%, 22 Sep 2009

State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur-9.61%, 17 Nov 2009

State Bank of Hyderabad-11.75%, 20 Aug 2009

State Bank of Hyderabad-13.5%, 20 Aug 2009

State Bank of Hyderabad-9.74%, 02 Dec 2009

State Bank of India-13.05%, 19 Mar 2009

State Bank of Indore-14%, 10 Mar 2009

State Bank of Mysore-13.7%, 15 Dec 2008

State Bank of Patiala-14%, 01 Dec 2008

State Bank of Patiala-11.5%, 10 Mar 2009

State Bank of Patiala-11.5%, 17 Mar 2009

State Bank of Patiala-11.6%, 09 Jul 2009

State Bank of Patiala-11.75%, 04 Sep 2009

UCO Bank-14%, 12 Mar 2009

UCO Bank-14.5%, 12 Mar 2009

Vijaya Bank-13.75%, 24 Mar 2009

Vijaya Bank-14%, 24 Mar 2009

Commercial paper:

HDFC Ltd - 12.60%

Mutual funds:

ABN AMRO Institutional Plus Daily Dividend

ABN AMRO Interval Fund Monthly Plan A Calendar Monthly Dividend

ABN AMRO Interval Fund Quarterly Plan L Dividend Reinvestment

ABN AMRO Interval Fund Series 2 Quarterly Plan M

Birla Sun Life Income Plus - Growth

Birla Sun Life Interval Income - Institutional - Monthly Series 2 - Dividend

Birla Sun Life Quarterly Interval - Series 7 - Dividend Reinvestment

Birla Sun Life Short Term Fund - Institutional Daily Dividend

Birla Sunlife Income Plus - Quarterly Dividend Reinvestment

Birla Sunlife Short Term Opportunities Fund - Dividend Reinvestment

Birla Sunlife Interval Income - Retail - Monthly - Series 2 - Dividend

Birla Sunlife Quarterly Interval - Series 5 Dividend - Reinvestment

Birla Sunlife Quarterly Interval Series 6 - Dividend Reinvestment

120

Face value
Rs. per unit

1,00,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

Nos.

2,500

1,500

5,000

2,000

9,000

1,500

1,500

5,500

2,500

2,500

Cost
Rs. crore

23.32

13.75

48.51

19.61

86.74

13.65

13.55

50.37

22.80

22.54

20,000

182.29

500

2,500

2,500

500

2,000

1,000

1,500

2,500

1,000

1,000

2,000

1,500

4.76

23.63

24.44

4.95

19.13

9.54

13.83

22.70

9.50

9.43

18.96

14.19

5,00,000

2,000

88.84

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

15,00,23,411

150.02

3,01,98,970

2,04,34,186

5,10,06,998

2,66,03,871

11,58,59,380

5,10,40,950

13,74,87,171

9,02,27,790

30,26,41,151

5,09,81,242

2,07,71,136

3,06,23,490

30.20

20.43

51.01

105.81

115.86

51.04

137.54

100.00

302.69

50.98

20.77

30.62

Schedules forming part of the Accounts (contd.)

Schedule F-Details of investments purchased and sold during the year (contd.)

Mutual funds (contd.):

Particulars

DBS Chola Interval Income Fund - MPI - A - Dividend - Auto Rollover

DBS Chola Liquid Fund

DSP Merrill Lynch Liquidity Fund - Institutional - Daily Dividend

DWS Money Plus Fund - IP

DWS Quarterly Interval Fund-Series 1 Dividend Plan

Fortis Overnight Fund - Institutional Plus - Daily Dividend

Fortis Short Term Income Fund - Institutional Plus - Monthly Dividend

Grindlays FRF - LT - Institutional Plan B

HDFC Floating Rate Income Fund - Long Term Plan - Dividend Reinvestment

HDFC FMP 90 days July 2008 viii(1) - Wholesale Plan Dividend

HDFC FMP 90 days July2008 (ix) (3) - Wholesale Plan Dividend Payout

HDFC FMP 90 days June 2008 (viii) (2) - Wholesale Plan Dividend Payout

HDFC FMP 90 days Nov 2008 (x)(4) - Wholesale Dividend Payout

HDFC FMP 90 days Nov 2008(x)(3) - Wholesale Plan Dividend Payout

HDFC FMP 90 days Sep 2008(viii)(4) - Wholesale Plan Dividend Payout

HDFC Income Fund - Growth

HDFC Quarterly Interval Fund - Plan A - Wholesale Dividend Reinvestment

HDFC Quarterly Interval Fund - Plan B - Wholesale Dividend Reinvestment

HSBC Fixed Term Series 60 Institutional Dividend - Tenure 90 Days

HSBC Liquid Plus Fund - Institutional Plus Plan - Dividend Reinvestment

ICICI Prudential FMP Series 44 - 1 Month Plan B - Retail Dividend - Reinvestment

ICICI Prudential FMP Series 44 - 1 Month Plan A - Retail Dividend

ICICI Prudential FMP Series 44 - 1 Month Plan C - Retail Dividend Payout

ICICI Prudential Interval Fund III - Monthly Plan - Retail Dividend Reinvestment

IDFC Fixed Maturity Plan - Partly Series 37 - Dividend

IDFC Fixed Maturity Plan - Quarterly Series 36 Dividend

IDFC Fixed Maturity Plan - Quarterly Series - 31 Dividend

IDFC Liquid Plus Fund - TP - Super Institutional - Plan C - Daily Dividend

IDFC Super Saver Income Fund - Investment Plan B - Growth

IDFC Super Saver Income - Investment Plan B - Quarterly Dividend Reinvestment

JPMorgan India Active Bond Fund - Dividend Reinvestment

JP Morgan India Active Bond Fund - Institutional - Growth

Kotak Bond Fund - Regular Plan - Quarterly Dividend Reinvestment

Kotak Flexi Debt Scheme - Daily Dividend

Kotak Mahindra MF - Liquid (Institutional premium) - Dividend Reinvestment

LIC Gilt Fund - Regular - Dividend

LIC Liquid Plus Institutional Plan

Lotus India Monthly Interval Fund Plan A - Dividend

Mirae Asset Interval Fund - Quarterly - Series I - Institutional Dividend Reinvestment Plan

Face value
Rs. per unit

Nos.

Cost
Rs. crore

10

10

1000

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

2,00,53,229

65,51,27,982

4,91,533

31,18,01,446

5,09,40,060

5,90,13,681

40,52,56,556

22,64,43,913

29,68,88,841

5,00,00,000

5,00,00,000

5,00,00,000

1,50,00,000

2,00,00,000

5,00,00,000

3,97,39,242

2,55,94,468

5,10,59,500

2,55,54,228

16,24,32,106

5,00,00,000

10,00,00,000

5,00,00,000

5,03,05,500

2,55,33,693

10,31,58,125

5,10,31,000

17,60,49,261

2,46,73,327

2,50,00,000

9,86,41,467

9,67,17,180

90,00,881

5,01,06,301

31,62,06,212

15,63,04,242

11,05,35,412

5,03,37,714

3,05,64,714

20.12

657.28

49.16

312.06

50.94

59.03

405.26

226.57

302.13

50.00

50.00

50.00

15.00

20.00

50.00

79.44

25.59

51.06

25.55

162.64

50.00

100.00

50.00

50.31

25.53

103.16

51.03

176.08

25.87

25.00

100.82

106.44

10.42

50.26

386.66

210.00

110.54

50.34

30.57

121

Schedules forming part of the Accounts (contd.)

Schedule F-Details of investments purchased and sold during the year (contd.)

Mutual funds (contd.):

Particulars

Face value
Rs. per unit

Nos.

Cost
Rs. crore

Mirae Asset Liquid Fund Super IP - Daily Dividend Reinvestment

1000

Mirae Asset interval Fund Quarterly Plan - Series II Institutional Dividend Reinvestment

Prudential ICICI Institutional Income Plan - Growth

Prudential ICICI Liquid Plan - Monthly Dividend Reinvestment

Reliance Fixed Horizon Fund viii Series 9 - Institutional Dividend Payout

Reliance Fixed Horizon Fund viii - Series 10 - Institutional Dividend

Reliance Fixed Horizon Fund - xii - Series 13 - Super Institutional Dividend Plan

Reliance Fixed Horizon Fund - xii - Series 14 - Super Institutional Dividend Plan

Reliance Income Fund - Retail Plan - Growth Plan - Growth Option

Reliance Monthly Interval Fund Series II - Institutional Dividend

Reliance Monthly Interval Fund Series - I - Institutional Dividend

Reliance Mutual Fund - Income ST - Dividend Reinvestment

Reliance RLF Treasury Plan Institutional Option - Monthly Dividend

SBI Debt Fund Series - 90 Days - 25 - Dividend

Sundaram BNP Paribas Liquid Plus - Sup Income Plan

Sundaram BNP Paribas Interval Fund - Quarterly Plan D Institutional Dividend

Sundaram BNP Paribas Interval Fund - Quarterly - Plan - B - Institutional Dividend

Tata Dynamic Bond Fund Option B - Dividend

Tata Fixed Income Portfolio Fund Scheme - B2 Institutional - Dividend Reinvestment

Tata Floating Rate Fund-ST- Income Plan - Daily Dividend Reinvestment

Templeton India Income Fund

Templeton India Income Fund - Growth

Templeton Quarterly Interval Plan Institutional - Dividend Reinvestment

UTI - Fixed Maturity Plan - QFMP - 06/08 - II - Institutional Dividend Plan

UTI Bond Fund - Income Reinvestment

UTI Bond Fund - Growth Plan - Regular

UTI Fixed Income Fund - Series II - Quareterly Interval vii - Institutional Dividend Reinvestment

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

UTI Fixed Income Interval Fund - Quarterly Plan Series - I - Institutional Dividend Reinvestment 10

UTI Fixed Income Interval Fund - Monthly Interval Plan Series - 1

UTI Liquid Plus Institutional Plan

UTI Short Term FMP Series II (90 days) - Institutional Dividend Reinvestment Plan

UTI - Floating Rate Fund - Short Term PIan - Dividend Option - Reinvestment

Pass through certificates:

L&T Finance Pass through certificates 11.75% 22 Aug 2009

L&T Finance Pass through certificates 11.75% 23 Feb 2009

L&T Finance Pass through certificates 11.75% 22 Nov 2008

Non-convertible  debentures:

11.45% Reliance Industries 2013

122

10

1000

10

1000

1,00,00,000

1,00,00,000

1,00,00,000

76,51,830

2,55,04,363

3,65,99,350

19,58,38,035

6,00,00,600

6,00,00,000

6,00,18,600

7,00,00,000

2,65,79,204

5,06,10,211

10,13,77,805

6,79,69,622

16,18,04,702

5,37,96,838

9,01,11,213

2,04,22,300

2,55,87,800

4,92,97,615

1,01,71,078

765.68

25.51

106.40

227.53

60.00

60.00

60.02

70.00

77.68

50.64

101.46

75.00

333.07

53.80

90.34

20.42

25.59

50.56

10.17

17,84,51,576

178.65

2,38,89,383

87,74,560

5,09,80,000

5,09,35,513

8,84,31,966

4,06,57,733

3,58,78,567

2,55,83,524

5,06,74,842

36,62,304

4,07,57,541

2,46,373

25

25

25

25.00

25.77

51.04

50.94

100.00

106.19

35.88

25.58

50.67

367.63

40.76

25.52

24.38

24.92

25.14

10,00,000

500

50.00

Schedules forming part of the Accounts (contd.)

Schedule G

Current assets, loans and advances:

Current assets:
Interest accrued on investments
Inventories:

Stock-in-trade, at cost or net realisable value whichever is lower:

Raw materials
Components
Construction  materials
Stores, spare parts and loose tools
Finished goods

Work-in-progress:

Manufacturing work-in-progress at cost or
net realisable value whichever is lower

Construction and project related work-in-progress

At cost
At estimated realisable value on sale

Less: Progress bills raised

Due from customers

Total  work-in-progress

Sundry debtors:
Unsecured:

Debts outstanding for more than 6 months

Considered good
Considered doubtful

Other debts:

Considered good

Less: Provision for doubtful debts

Cash and bank balances:
Cash on hand
Cheques on hand
Balances with scheduled banks:
on current accounts
on fixed deposits including interest accrued thereon

[see note no.5(a)]

on margin money deposit accounts

Balances with non-scheduled banks [see note no.5(b)]

Carried forward

As at 31-3-2009

As at 31-3-2008

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

21.56

14.32

380.49
300.00
20.17
103.39
342.54

1146.59

323.92

1745.24
20774.51

22519.75
18185.21

4334.54

4658.46

2293.78
383.60

2677.38

7761.74

10439.12
383.60

3.56
248.85

269.90

80.66
1.50
170.82

309.27
242.81
6.44
89.55
321.38

969.45

298.93

1757.96
14757.15

16515.11
13477.58

3037.53

3336.46

5805.05

4305.91

1823.74
272.19

2095.93

5541.27

7637.20
272.19

10055.52

7365.01

7.80
270.83

376.82

182.99
1.61
124.41

775.29

16657.42

964.46

12649.70

123

Schedules forming part of the Accounts (contd.)

Schedule G (contd.)

Brought forward

Loans and advances:

Secured, considered good:

As at 31-3-2009

As at 31-3-2008

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

16657.42

12649.70

Loans against mortgage of house property

21.37

24.34

Unsecured:

Considered good:

Subsidiary  companies

Loans including interest accrued thereon [see note no.16]
Others

Associate  companies

Advances  recoverable

Advances towards equity commitment

Subsidiary  companies

Inter-corporate deposits

Subsidiary companies [see note no.16]
Associate companies [see note no.16]
Others

Advances recoverable in cash or in kind [see note no.15]

Balance with customs, port trust, etc.

Considered doubtful:

Deferred credit against sale of ships
Advances recoverable in cash or in kind

Less: Provision for doubtful loans and advances

778.00
257.31

24.61

623.58

669.62
5.00
2.01
4377.98
31.12

21.09
62.22

6873.91
83.31

82.19
160.02

13.96

66.35

16.29
10.00
11.02
3347.29
25.62

16.68
23.55

3797.31
40.23

6790.60

23448.02

3757.08

16406.78

As at 31-3-2009

As at 31-3-2008

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

61.66

62.17

209.76
10.98
6592.83

107.38
3.62
5381.16

6813.57

5492.16

24437.33

19139.52

21512.52

16522.13

2924.81
4871.07

14671.11

2617.39
3518.49

11690.21

Schedule H

Current liabilities and provisions:
Liabilities:

Acceptances
Sundry creditors:

Due to: Subsidiary companies

Micro and small enterprises [see note no.33]
Others [see note no.7]

Due to customers:

Progress bills raised
Less: Construction and project related work-in-progress

At cost: (previous year: Rs.948.37 crore)
At estimated realisable value:
(previous year: Rs.15573.76 crore)

1609.67
19902.85

Advances from customers

Carried forward

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Schedule H (contd.)

Brought forward

Items covered by investor education and protection fund

[see note no.36]
Unpaid dividend
Unpaid matured deposits
Unpaid matured debentures/bonds
Interest accrued on bonds

Due to directors
Interest accrued but not due on loans
Pension payable under Voluntary Retirement-cum-Pension Scheme

Provisions for:

Current taxes
Tax on fringe benefits
Proposed dividend
Additional tax on dividend
Gratuity
Compensated  absences
Employee pension schemes
Post-retirement medical benefit plan
Long service awards
Other provisions (AS-29 related) [see note no.23]

As at 31-3-2009

As at 31-3-2008

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

14671.11

11690.21

10.33
0.08
0.15
0.02

1391.60
53.94
614.97
101.83
0.52
237.12
151.80
70.97
7.72
436.06

9.61
0.12
1.58
0.03

10.58
36.37
57.82
–

11.34
22.86
17.27
0.04

14775.88

11741.72

918.12
68.52
438.49
66.60
0.45
209.49
151.35
56.67
14.59
111.14

3066.53

17842.41

2035.42

13777.14

As at 31-3-2009

Rs.crore

As at 31-3-2008

Rs.crore

Schedule I

Miscellaneous  expenditure

(to the extent not written off or adjusted)

Voluntary Retirement-cum-Pension Schemes/Voluntary Retirement Schemes

0.26

0.26

3.06

3.06

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Schedule J

Contingent liabilities:

(a) Claims against the Company not acknowledged as debts
(b) Sales tax liability that may arise in respect of matters in appeal
(c) Excise duty/service tax liability that may arise in respect of
matters in appeal/challenged by the Company in writ
Income tax liability (including penalty) that may arise in respect
of which the Company is in appeal

(d)

(e) Guarantees given on behalf of subsidiary companies
(f) Guarantees given on behalf of associate companies

As at 31-3-2009

Rs.crore

As at 31-3-2008

Rs.crore

166.21
66.96
10.93

1.62
361.16
–

112.36
202.98
9.91

0.92
69.18
10.00

Notes:
1.
2.

3.

The Company does not expect any reimbursements in respect of the above contingent liabilities.
It  is  not  practicable  to  estimate  the  timing  of  cash  outflows,  if  any,  in  respect  of  matters  at  (a)  to  (d)  above  pending  resolution  of  the
arbitration/appellate  proceedings.
In respect of matters at (e) and (f), the cash outflows, if any, could generally occur during the next three years, being the period over which
the validity of the guarantees extends except in a few cases where the cash outflows, if any, could occur any time during the subsistence
of the borrowing to which the guarantees relate.

Schedule K
Sales & service:
Manufacturing, trading and property development activity
Construction and project related activity
Servicing
Commission
Engineering and service fees

Schedule L (i)

Other operational income:

Income from hire of plant and machinery
Technical fees
Company’s share in net profit of integrated joint ventures

[see note no.14(b)]

Lease rentals
Profit on sale of fixed assets (net)
Income from services to the Group companies
Miscellaneous  income
Unclaimed credit balances

126

2008-2009

Rs.crore

5880.69
27456.22
242.46
201.51
264.16

34045.04

2008-2009

Rs.crore

5.77
52.25

12.53
2.32
2.57
66.53
112.88
24.95

279.80

2007-2008

Rs.crore

6132.85
18441.11
182.85
222.51
208.16

25187.48

2007-2008

Rs.crore

6.62
13.06

1.28
2.14
5.77
42.79
70.08
12.99

154.73

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Schedule L (ii)
Other income:
Interest income:

Interest received on inter-corporate deposits, from subsidiary and

associate companies,customers and others
(Tax deducted at source Rs.13.20 crore; previous year: Rs.3.24 crore)

Income from long term investments:

Interest on bonds and government securities

(Tax deducted at source Rs.0.35 crore; previous year: Rs.nil)

Income from current investments:

Interest on bonds and government securities

(Tax deducted at source Rs.nil; previous year: Rs.0.63 crore)

Dividend income:

From long term investments:

Subsidiary  companies

Trade investments

Other investments

From current investments

Profit on sale of investments:

Profit on sale of long term investments (net)

Profit on sale of current investments (net)

Lease rental

Profit on sale of fixed assets (net)

Miscellaneous  income

Provision no longer required written back

Unclaimed credit balances

Schedule M
Manufacturing, construction and operating expenses:
Materials consumed:

Raw materials and components
Construction  materials

Less: Scrap sales

Purchase of trading goods

Carried forward

2008-2009

2007-2008

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

96.75

9.25

65.82

15.80

56.24

8.65

80.69

253.94

–

94.66

47.22

25.78

11.48

171.82

84.48

46.91

11.50

2.42

60.83

124.73

111.82

45.27

185.56

157.09

17.54

1.15

74.55

–

–

520.37

334.63

94.66

20.46

2.21

106.69

8.23

1.08

739.78

2008-2009

2007-2008

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

6619.00
7772.53

14391.53
67.73

5845.09
5610.32

11455.41
72.00

14323.80
1678.69

16002.49

11383.41
1626.10

13009.51

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Schedule M (contd.)

Brought forward
(Increase)/decrease in stocks:

Closing stock:

Finished goods
Work-in-progress

Less: Opening stock:
Finished goods
Work-in-progress

Sub-contracting  charges
Stores, spares and tools
Excise duty
Power & fuel
Royalty and technical know-how fees
Packing and forwarding
Hire charges - plant & machinery and others
Engineering, technical and consultancy fees
Insurance
Rent
Rates & taxes
Travelling and conveyance
Repairs to plant & machinery
Repairs to buildings
General repairs & maintenance
Other expenses

Schedule N
Staff expenses:
Salaries, wages and bonus
Contribution to and provision for:

2008-2009

2007-2008

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

16002.49

13009.51

342.54
1454.22

1796.76

321.38
1370.27

1691.65

(5.16)
456.39
2.81
117.94
357.67
462.19
75.84
126.17
30.98
281.37
47.58
8.45
97.59
150.47

(105.11)
7223.59
900.75

(746.17)
4485.43
699.54

321.38
1370.27

1691.65

246.93
698.55

945.48

1.60
346.21
1.76
85.58
288.72
356.30
74.35
67.84
20.93
211.45
53.20
7.19
79.54
111.02

2210.29

26232.01

1705.69

19154.00

2008-2009

2007-2008

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

1562.04

1179.04

Provident funds and pension fund
Superannuation/employee  pension  schemes

(including provision of Rs.0.45 crore; previous year: Rs.32.79 crore)

Gratuity funds

(including provision of Rs.0.07 crore; previous year: Rs.0.07 crore)

Compensated absences/leave encashment

68.85
40.41

27.65

27.63

59.24
66.48

27.35

0.35

Welfare and other expenses

128

164.54
271.44

1998.02

153.42
202.99

1535.45

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2008-2009

2007-2008

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Schedule O

Sales, administration and other expenses:

Power and fuel
Packing and forwarding
Professional fees
Insurance
Rent
Rates and taxes
Travelling and conveyance
Repairs to buildings
General repairs and maintenance
Directors’ fees
Telephone, postage and telegrams
Advertising and publicity
Stationery and printing
Commission:

Distributors and agents
Others

Bank charges
Miscellaneous  expenses
Bad debts and advances written off
Less: Provision for doubtful debts and advances written back

Company’s share in loss of integrated joint ventures [see note no.14(b)]
Discount on sales
Provision for doubtful debts and advances (net)
Provision for foreseeable losses on construction contracts
Provision for diminution in value of current investments
Other provisions [see note no.23]

Schedule P

Interest expenses & brokerage:

Debentures and fixed loans
Others

37.60
9.98

76.59
72.50

26.91
161.04
117.13
6.98
98.73
31.44
198.04
18.28
89.19
0.22
68.93
57.88
34.68

47.58
62.11
363.74

4.09
1.85
45.60
226.99
55.81
8.12
138.64

1863.98

2008-2009

Rs.crore

253.08
97.14

350.22

28.17
9.36

37.67
36.24

19.04
186.72
95.87
6.73
90.54
26.29
152.17
22.78
74.91
0.18
57.54
53.51
27.72

37.53
50.96
259.70

1.43
3.69
47.43
84.32
24.80
24.42
13.76

1362.04

2007-2008

Rs.crore

45.47
77.19

122.66

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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING  POLICIES

Schedule Q

1. Basis of accounting

The  Company  maintains  its  accounts  on  accrual  basis  following  the  historical  cost  convention  in  accordance  with  generally  accepted
accounting principles [GAAP] except for the revaluation of certain fixed assets, in compliance with the provisions of the Companies Act,
1956 and the Accounting Standards as specified in the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 prescribed by the central government.
However, certain escalation and other claims, which are not ascertainable/acknowledged by customers, are not taken into account.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires that the management of the Company makes estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of income and expenses of the period, the reported balances of assets and liabilities and the
disclosures relating to contingent liabilities as of the date of the financial statements. Examples of such estimates include the useful lives of
tangible and intangible fixed assets, provision for doubtful debts/advances, future obligations in respect of retirement benefit plans, etc.
Difference, if any, between the actual results and estimates is recognised in the period in which the results are known.

2. Revenue  recognition

Revenue is recognised based on nature of activity when consideration can be reasonably measured and there exists reasonable certainty
of its recovery.

a)

Sales & service
i)
ii)

Sales and service include excise duty and adjustments made towards liquidated damages and price variation, wherever applicable.
Revenue from sale of goods is recognised when the substantial risks and rewards of ownership are transferred to the buyer
under the terms of the contract.

iii) Revenue from property development activity is recognised when all significant risks and rewards of ownership in the land and/or
building are transferred to the customer and a reasonable expectation of collection of the sale consideration from the customer
exists.

iv) Revenue from construction/project related activity and contracts for supply/commissioning of complex plant and equipment is

recognised as follows:
a) Cost plus contracts: Contract revenue is determined by adding the aggregate cost plus proportionate margin as agreed with

b)

c)

the customer.
Fixed price contracts received up to March 31, 2003: Contract revenue is recognised by applying percentage of completion
to the contract value. Percentage of completion is determined as follows:
(i)
(ii)
Fixed price contracts received on or after April 1, 2003: Contract revenue is recognised by adding the aggregate cost and
proportionate margin using the percentage completion method. Percentage of completion is determined as a proportion of
cost incurred-to-date to the total estimated contract cost.

in the case of item rate contracts, as a proportion of the progress billing to contract value; and
in the case of other contracts, as a proportion of the cost incurred-to-date to the total estimated cost

Full provision is made for any loss in the period in which it is foreseen.

v) Revenues from construction/project related activity and contracts executed in joint ventures under work-sharing arrangement
[being jointly controlled operations, in terms of Accounting Standard (AS) 27 "Financial Reporting of Interests in Joint Ventures"],
are recognised on the same basis as similar contracts independently executed by the Company.
vi) Revenue from service related activities is recognised using the proportionate completion method.
vii) Commission income is recognised as and when the terms of the contract are fulfilled.
viii) Revenue from engineering and service fees is recognised as per the terms of the contract.
ix) Government subsidy related to shipbuilding contracts is recognised on a prudent basis in the Profit and Loss Account as revenue
from operations in proportion to work completed when there is reasonable assurance that the conditions for the grant of subsidy
will be fulfilled.

b)

Profit/loss  on  contracts  executed  by  integrated  joint  ventures  under  profit-sharing  arrangement  [being  jointly  controlled  entities,  in
terms of Accounting Standard (AS) 27 "Financial Reporting of Interests in Joint Ventures"] is accounted as and when the same is
determined by the joint venture. Revenue from services rendered to such joint ventures is accounted on accrual basis.

c) Other operational income represents income earned from the activities incidental to the operations of the business segments and is

recognised on rendering of related services as per the terms of the contract.
Interest income is accrued at applicable interest rate.

d)
e) Other items of income are accounted as and when the right to receive arises.

3. Research and development

Revenue expenditure on research and development is charged under respective heads of account in the year in which it is incurred. Capital
expenditure on research and development is included as part of fixed assets and depreciated on the same basis as other fixed assets.

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4.

5.

6.

Employee benefits
a)

b)

ii)

Short term employee benefits
All employee benefits falling due wholly within twelve months of rendering the service are classified as short term employee benefits.
The benefits like salaries, wages, short term compensated absences etc. and the expected cost of bonus, ex-gratia. are recognised
in the period in which the employee renders the related service.
Post-employment  benefits
i)

Defined  contribution  plans: The  Company's  superannuation  scheme,  state  governed  provident  fund  scheme,  employee  state
insurance scheme and employee pension scheme are defined contribution plans. The contribution paid/payable under the schemes
is recognised during the period in which the employee renders the related service.
Defined benefit plans: The employees gratuity fund schemes, post-retirement medical care scheme, pension scheme and provident
fund scheme managed by trust are the Company's defined benefit plans. Wherever applicable, the present value of the obligation
under  such  defined  benefit  plans  is  determined  based  on  actuarial  valuation  using  the  Projected  Unit  Credit  Method,  which
recognises  each  period  of  service  as  giving  rise  to  additional  unit  of  employee  benefit  entitlement  and  measures  each  unit
separately to build up the final obligation.
The obligation is measured at the present value of the estimated future cash flows. The discount rate used for determining the
present value of the obligation under defined benefit plans, is based on the market yield on government securities of a maturity
period equivalent to the weighted average maturity profile of the related obligations at the Balance Sheet date.
Actuarial gains and losses are recognised immediately in the Profit and Loss Account.
In case of funded plans, the fair value of the plan assets is reduced from the gross obligation under the defined benefit plans. to
recognise the obligation on the net basis.
Gains or losses on the curtailment or settlement of any defined benefit plan are recognised when the curtailment or settlement
occurs. Past service cost is recognised as expense on a straight-line basis over the average period until the benefits become
vested.

c)

d)

Long term employee benefits
The obligation for long term employee benefits such as long term compensated absences, long service award etc. is recognised in the
similar manner as in the case of defined benefit plans as mentioned in (b) (ii) above.
Termination benefits
Termination benefits such as compensation under Voluntary Retirement-cum-Pension Scheme is amortised over a defined period.
The defined period of amortisation is five years or the period till March 31, 2010, whichever is earlier.

Fixed assets
Fixed assets are stated at original cost net of tax/duty credits availed, if any, less accumulated depreciation, accumulated amortisation and
cumulative  impairment  and  those  which  were  revalued  as  on  October  1,1984  are  stated  at  the  values  determined  by  the  valuers  less
accumulated depreciation, accumulated amortisation and cumulative impairment. Assets acquired on hire purchase basis are stated at
their cash values. Specific know-how fees paid, if any, relating to plant and machinery is treated as part of cost thereof.
Administrative  and  other  general  overhead  expenses  that  are  specifically  attributable  to  construction  or  acquisition  of  fixed  assets  or
bringing the fixed assets to working condition are allocated and capitalised as a part of the cost of the fixed assets.
Own manufactured assets are capitalised at cost including an appropriate share of overheads.
(Also refer to policy on leases, borrowing costs, impairment of assets and foreign currency transactions infra)

Leases
a)

Lease transactions entered into prior to April 1, 2001:
Assets leased out are stated at original cost. Lease equalisation adjustment is the difference between capital recovery included in the
lease rentals and depreciation provided in the books.
Lease rentals in respect of assets acquired under leases are charged to Profit and Loss Account.

b)

Lease transactions entered into on or after April 1, 2001:
i)

Assets acquired under leases where the Company has substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are classified as
finance leases. Such assets are capitalised at the inception of the lease at the lower of the fair value or the present value of
minimum lease payments and a liability is created for an equivalent amount. Each lease rental paid is allocated between the
liability and the interest cost, so as to obtain a constant periodic rate of interest on the outstanding liability for each period.

ii)

Assets  acquired  on  leases  where  a  significant  portion  of  the  risks  and  rewards  of  ownership  are  retained  by  the  lessor  are
classified as operating leases. Lease rentals are charged to the Profit and Loss Account on accrual basis.

iii) Assets given under a finance lease are recognised as a receivable at an amount equal to the net investment in the lease. Lease
income is recognised over the period of the lease so as to yield a constant rate of return on the net investment in the lease.

iv) Assets leased out under operating leases are capitalised. Rental income is recognised on accrual basis over the lease term.
v)
(Also refer to policy on depreciation, infra)

Initial direct costs relating to assets given on finance leases are charged to Profit and Loss Account.

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7. Depreciation

a) Owned assets

i)

ii)

Revalued assets:
Depreciation is provided on straight line method on the values and at the rates given by the valuers. The difference between
depreciation  provided  on  revalued  amount  and  on  historical  cost  is  transferred  from  revaluation  reserve  to  Profit  and  Loss
Account.

Assets carried at historical cost:
Depreciation on assets carried at historical cost is provided on the written down value basis on assets acquired up to March 31,
1968 (at the rates prescribed under Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956) and on straight line method on assets acquired
subsequently (at the rates prevailing at the time of their acquisition on assets acquired up to September 30, 1987 and at the rates
prescribed  under  Schedule  XIV  to  the  Companies Act,  1956  on  assets  acquired  after  that  date).  However,  in  respect  of  the
following asset categories, the depreciation is provided at higher rates in line with their estimated useful life.

Category of asset
Furniture and fixtures
Plant and machinery:

Rate of depreciation (% p.a.)
10.00

Office equipment
Cranes above 1000 ton capacity used for construction activity

i)
ii)
iii) Minor plant & machinery of construction activity
iv) Heavy lift equipment of construction activity
v)

Earthmoving, tunnelling & transmission line equipment
(other than employed in heavy construction work)

vi) Air conditioning and refrigeration equipment
vii) Laboratory and canteen equipment

Motor cars

6.67
6.67
20.00
5.00

10.00
8.33
12.50
14.14

iii) Depreciation for, additions to/deductions from, owned assets is calculated pro rata from/to the month of additions/deductions.

Extra shift depreciation is provided on a location basis.

iv) Depreciation charge for impaired assets is adjusted in future periods in such a manner that the revised carrying amount of the

asset is allocated over its remaining useful life.

b)

Leased assets
i)

Lease transactions entered into prior to April 1, 2001:
Assets given on lease are depreciated over the primary period of the lease. Accordingly, while the statutory depreciation on such
assets is provided for on straight line method as per schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956, the difference is adjusted through
lease equalisation and lease adjustment account.

ii)

Lease transactions entered into on or after April 1, 2001:
Assets acquired under finance leases are depreciated on a straight line basis over the lease term. Where there is reasonable
certainty that the Company shall obtain ownership of the assets at the end of the lease term, such assets are depreciated at the
rates prescribed under Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956 or at the higher rates adopted by the Company for similar
assets.

8.

Intangible assets and amortisation
Intangible assets are recognised when it is probable that the future economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the
enterprise and the cost of the asset can be measured reliably. Intangible assets are amortised as follows:

a)
b)
c)

Leasehold land: Over the period of lease.
Specialised software: Over a period of three years.
Lump  sum  fees  for  technical  know-how:  Over  a  period  of  six  years  in  case  of  foreign  technology  and  three  years  in  the  case  of
indigenous  technology.

Administrative and other general overhead expenses that are specifically attributable to acquisition of intangible assets are allocated and
capitalised as a part of the cost of the intangible assets.
Amortisation on impaired assets is provided by adjusting the amortisation charges in the remaining periods so as to allocate the asset's
revised carrying amount over its remaining useful life.

9.

Impairment of assets
As at each Balance Sheet date, the carrying amount of assets is tested for impairment so as to determine:
a)

the provision for impairment loss, if any, required; or

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b)

the reversal, if any, required of impairment loss recognised in previous periods.
Impairment loss is recognised when the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount.

Recoverable amount is determined:
a)
b)

in the case of an individual asset, at the higher of the net selling price and the value in use;
in the case of a cash generating unit (a group of assets that generates identified, independent cash flows), at the higher of the cash
generating unit's net selling price and the value in use.

(Value in use is determined as the present value of estimated future cash flows from the continuing use of an asset and from its disposal at
the end of its useful life.)

10.

Investments
Long term investments including interests in incorporated jointly controlled entities, are carried at cost, after providing for any diminution in
value, if such diminution is of permanent nature. Current investments are carried at lower of cost or market value. The determination of
carrying amount of such investments is done on the basis of specific identification. Investments in integrated joint ventures are carried at
cost net of adjustments for Company's share in profits or losses as recognised.

11.

Inventories
Inventories are valued after providing for obsolescence, as under:
a) Raw materials, components, construction materials, stores, spares and loose tools at lower of weighted average cost or net realisable

value.

b) Work-in-progress

i) Work-in-progress  (other  than  project  and  construction-related)  at  lower  of  cost  including  related  overheads  or  net  realisable

ii)

value.
Project and construction-related work-in-progress at cost till such time the outcome of the job cannot be ascertained reliably and
at realisable value thereafter.

In the case of qualifying assets, cost includes applicable borrowing costs vide policy relating to borrowing costs.
Finished  goods  at  lower  of  weighted  average  cost  or  net  realisable  value.  Cost  includes  related  overheads  and  excise  duty  paid/
payable on such goods.
Property development land at lower of cost or net realisable value.

c)

d)

12. Securities premium account

a)

b)

Securities premium includes:
i)

The difference between the market value and the consideration received in respect of shares issued pursuant to Stock Appreciation
Rights Scheme.
The discount allowed, if any, in respect of shares allotted pursuant to Stock Options Scheme.

ii)
The following expenses are written off against securities premium account:
i)
ii)
iii) Premium (net of tax) on redemption of debentures/bonds.

Expenses incurred on issue of shares.
Expenses (net of tax) incurred on issue of debentures/bonds.

13. Borrowing costs

Borrowing costs that are attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset are capitalised as part of cost of such
asset till such time as the asset is ready for its intended use or sale. A qualifying asset is an asset that necessarily requires a substantial
period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale. All other borrowing costs are recognised as an expense in the period in which they
are incurred.

14. Employee stock ownership schemes

In respect of stock options granted pursuant to the Company's Stock Options Scheme, the intrinsic value of the options (excess of market
price of the share over the exercise price of the option) is treated as discount and accounted as employee compensation cost over the
vesting period.

15. Miscellaneous  expenditure

Lump sum compensation paid under Voluntary Retirement-cum-Pension Schemes are amortised over a period of five years or the period
till March 31, 2010, whichever is earlier. The future pensions under Voluntary Retirement-cum-Pension Scheme are amortised over the
period for which pensions are payable.

16. Foreign currency transactions, foreign operations, forward contracts and derivatives

a)

The reporting currency of the Company is the indian rupee.

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b)

c)

d)

e)

f)

Foreign currency transactions are recorded on initial recognition in the reporting currency, using the exchange rate at the date of the
transaction. At each Balance Sheet date, foreign currency monetary items are reported using the closing rate. Non-monetary items
which are carried at historical cost denominated in a foreign currency are reported using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction.
Exchange  differences  that  arise  on  settlement  of  monetary  items  or  on  reporting  at  each  Balance  Sheet  date  of  the  Company's
monetary items at the closing rate are:
i)

adjusted in the cost of fixed assets specifically financed by the borrowings contracted up to March 31, 2004 to which the exchange
differences relate
adjusted in the cost of fixed assets specifically financed by borrowings contracted between the period April 1, 2004 to March 31,
2007 and to which the exchange differences relate, provided the assets are acquired from outside India
recognised as income or expense in the period in which they arise, in cases other than (i) and (ii) above.

iii)
Financial statements of foreign operations comprising jobs contracted prior to April 1, 2004, are translated as follows:
i)
ii)

Closing inventories at rates prevailing at the end of the year.
Fixed assets as at April 1, 1991 at rates prevailing at the end of the year in which the additions were made. Subsequent additions
are at rates prevailing on the dates of the additions. Depreciation is accounted at the same rate at which the assets are translated.

ii)

iii) Other assets and liabilities at rates prevailing at the end of the year.
iv) Net revenues at the average rate for the year.

Financial statements of foreign operations comprising jobs contracted on or after April 1, 2004, are treated as integral operations and
translated  as  in  the  same  manner  as  foreign  currency  transactions,  as  described  above.  Exchange  differences  arising  on  such
translation are recognised as income or expense of the period in which they arise.

Forward contracts, other than those entered into to hedge foreign currency risk on unexecuted firm commitments or highly probable
forecast transactions, are treated as foreign currency transactions and accounted accordingly as per Accounting Standard (AS) 11
["The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates"], Exchange differences arising on such contracts are recognised in the period
in which they arise.
Gains and losses arising on account of roll over/cancellation of forward contracts are recognised as income/expense of the period in
which such roll over/cancellation takes place.

All the other derivative contracts, including forward contracts entered into to hedge foreign currency risks on unexecuted firm commitments
and highly probable forecast transactions, are recognised in the financial statements at fair value as on the Balance Sheet date, in
pursuance  of  the  announcement  of  the  Institute  of  Chartered Accountants  of  India  (ICAI)  dated  March  29,  2008  on  accounting  of
derivatives. The Company has adopted Accounting Standard (AS) 30 ["Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement"] for
accounting of such derivative contracts, not covered under Accounting Standard (AS) 11 ["The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange
Rates"], as mandated by the ICAI in the aforesaid announcement.

Accordingly, the resultant gains or losses on fair valuation/settlement of the derivative contracts covered under Accounting Standard
(AS) 30 ["Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement"] are recognised in the Profit and Loss Account or Balance Sheet as
the case may be after applying the test of hedge effectiveness. The gains or losses are recognised in the Balance Sheet where the
hedge is effective, while the same is recognised in the Profit and Loss Account where the hedge is ineffective. The premium paid/
received on a foreign currency forward contract is accounted as expense/income over the period of the contract.

17. Segment accounting

a)

Segment accounting policies
Segment accounting policies are in line with the accounting policies of the Company. In addition, the following specific accounting
policies have been followed for segment reporting:

i)

ii)

Segment  revenue  includes  sales  and  other  income  directly  identifiable  with/allocable  to  the  segment  including  inter  segment
revenue.
Expenses that are directly identifiable with/allocable to segments are considered for determining the segment result. Expenses
which relate to the Company as a whole and not allocable to segments are included under "unallocable corporate expenditure."
iii)
Income which relates to the Company as a whole and not allocable to segments is included in "unallocable corporate income".
iv) Segment  result  includes  margins  on  inter-segment  capital  jobs,  which  are  reduced  in  arriving  at  the  profit  before  tax  of  the

v)

Company.
Segment assets and liabilities include those directly identifiable with the respective segments. Unallocable corporate assets and
liabilities represent the assets and liabilities that relate to the Company as a whole and not allocable to any segment. Unallocable
assets mainly comprise trade investments in subsidiaries and associate companies that constitute or relate to the portfolio of the
Company's  core/thrust  areas  of  business  such  as  infrastructure  development  and  software  solutions.  Unallocable  liabilities
include mainly loan funds, provisions for employee retirement benefits and proposed dividend.

b)

Inter-segment transfer pricing
Segment revenue resulting from transactions with other business segments is accounted on the basis of transfer price agreed between
the segments. Such transfer prices are either determined to yield a desired margin or agreed on a negotiated basis.

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18. Taxes on income

Tax  on  income  for  the  current  period  is  determined  on  the  basis  of  taxable  income  and  tax  credits  computed  in  accordance  with  the
provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961, and based on the expected outcome of assessments/appeals.

Deferred tax is recognised on timing differences between the income accounted in financial statements and the taxable income for the year,
and quantified using the tax rates and laws enacted or substantively enacted as on the Balance Sheet date.

Deferred tax assets relating to unabsorbed depreciation/business losses/losses under the head "capital gains" are recognised and carried
forward to the extent there is virtual certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets
can be realised.

Other deferred tax assets are recognised and carried forward to the extent that there is a reasonable certainty that sufficient future taxable
income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realised.

19. Fringe benefit tax

Fringe benefit tax (FBT) on the employee stock options (ESOPs) is recognised in the Profit and Loss Account when the liability crystalises
upon vesting of such stock options. Wherever such FBT liability is borne by the employee, the same is not so recognised.

FBT on all the other expenses, as specified in the Income Tax Act, 1961, is recognised in the Profit and Loss Account when the underlying
expenses are incurred.

20. Accounting for interests in joint ventures

Interests in joint ventures are accounted as follows:

Type of joint venture

Accounting treatment

Jointly controlled operations

Company's share of revenues, common expenses, assets and liabilities are included in revenues,
expenses, assets and liabilities respectively.

Jointly controlled assets

Share of the assets, according to nature of the assets, and share of the liabilities are shown as part of
gross block and liabilities respectively. Share of expenses incurred on maintenance of the assets is
accounted as expense. Monetary benefits, if any, from use of the assets are reflected as income.

Jointly controlled entities

(a)

Integrated joint ventures:

(i)

(ii)

Company's  share  in  profits  or  losses  of  integrated  joint  ventures  is  accounted  on
determination of the profits or losses by the joint ventures.

Investments  in  integrated  joint  ventures  are  carried  at  cost  net  of  Company's  share  in
recognised profits or losses.

(b)

Incorporated jointly controlled entities:

(i)

(ii)

Income on investments in incorporated jointly controlled entities is recognised when the
right to receive the same is established.

Investment  in  such  joint  ventures  is  carried  at  cost  after  providing  for  any  permanent
diminution in value.

Joint venture interests accounted as above, other than investments in incorporated jointly controlled entities, are included in the segments
to which they relate.

21. Provisions, contingent liabilities and contingent assets

Provisions are recognised for liabilities that can be measured only by using a substantial degree of estimation, if

(a)

the Company has a present obligation as a result of a past event,

(b) a probable outflow of resources is expected to settle the obligation; and

(c)

the amount of the obligation can be reliably estimated.

Reimbursement  expected  in  respect  of  expenditure  required  to  settle  a  provision  is  recognised  only  when  it  is  virtually  certain  that  the
reimbursement will be received.

Contingent liability is disclosed in case of

(a) a  present  obligation  arising  from  past  events,  when  it  is  not  probable  that  an  outflow  of  resources  will  be  required  to  settle  the

obligation;

(b) a present obligation arising from past events, when no reliable estimate is possible;.

(c) a possible obligation arising from past events where the probability of outflow of resources is not remote.

Contingent assets are neither recognised, nor disclosed.

Provisions, contingent liabilities and contingent assets are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date.

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Notes forming part of the Accounts

1.

a) Of the equity shares of Rs.2 each comprised in the subscribed and paid-up capital of the Company:

i)

ii)

iii)

9,19,943 (previous year: 9,19,943) equity shares were allotted as fully paid-up, pursuant to contracts, without payment being
received in cash.
44,96,76,280 (previous year: 15,70,84,226)  equity  shares  were  issued  as  bonus  shares  by  way  of  capitalisation  of  general
reserve: Rs.2.35 crore (previous year: Rs.2.35 crore), securities premium: Rs.87.47 crore (previous year: Rs.28.97 crore) and
capital redemption reserve: Rs.0.12 crore (previous year: Rs.0.10 crore).
1,48,67,485 (previous year: 1,40,99,067) equity shares were allotted as fully paid up on exercise of grants under Employees
Stock Ownership Schemes.

b) Options outstanding as at the end of the year on un-issued share capital:

Particulars
Employee stock options granted and outstanding#

Number of equity shares to be issued as fully paid

As at 31-3-2009
2,12,89,375

As at 31-3-2008
90,58,363

# The number of options have been adjusted consequent to bonus issue wherever applicable.

c)

The directors recommend payment of final dividend of Rs.10.50 per equity share of Rs.2 each on the number of shares outstanding as
on the record date. Provision for final dividend has been made in the books of account for 58,56,87,862 shares outstanding as at
March 31, 2009 amounting to Rs.614.97 crore.

Stock option schemes
a)

The grant of options to the employees under the stock option schemes is on the basis of their performance and other eligibility criteria.
The options are vested equally over a period of four years [5 years in the case of Series 2006(A)], subject to the discretion of the
management and fulfilment of certain conditions.
The details of the grants under the aforesaid schemes under various series are summarised below:

b)

Series reference

Sr.
no.

1 Grant price (prior to

2000

2002 (A)

2002 (B)

2003 (A)

2003(B)

2006

2006(A)

2008-2009

2007-2008

2008-2009

2007-2008

2008-2009

2007-2008

2008-2009

2007-2008

2008-2009

2007-2008

2008-2009

2007-2008

2008-2009

2007-2008

bonus issue)-Rupees
Grant price (post
bonus issue)-Rupees
Grant dates

7

–

7

3.50
1-6-2000

7

–

7

3.50
19-4-2002

7

3.50
19-4-2002

Vesting commences on

1-6-2001

19-4-2003

19-4-2003

2

3

7

–

35

17.50

35

–

35

17.50

35

–

1202

601

23-5-2003
onwards
23-5-2004
onwards

23-5-2003
onwards
23-5-2004
onwards

1-9-2006
onwards
1-9-2007
onwards

–

601

1-7-2007
onwards
1-7-2008
onwards

1202

 1202

1202

8400

8400

10750

10750

19850

19850

15726

33216

971468

1299885

7036899

10671500

995270

–

–

–

8400

16800

–
–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–
–

–

–

–

–

–

10750

21500

–
–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–
–

–

–

–

–

–

19850

39700

–
–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–
–

–

–

–

–

–

15726

31452

–
–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

40481

340000

118874

1152113

2304226

–

–

–

–

–

163605

59600

120756

6812138

13624276

–

–

–

–

–

1276
–

50912
153800

116041
162390

261900
–

3109350
634670

180428

1910970

25034

2700778

5401556

133664
646295

9214

447226

331766

37516

1159921

19012

7000

–

43000

-

–

–

4 Options granted and outstanding
at the beginning of the year
5 Options lapsed/withdrawn
prior to bonus issue
6 Options granted prior to

bonus issue

7 Options exercised prior to
bonus Issue for which
shares are allotted
8 Options outstanding as on
October 3, 2008 prior to
bonus issue
Adjusted options as on
October 3, 2008 consequent
to bonus issue

9

10 Options lapsed/withdrawn

post bonus issue

11 Options granted post bonus issue
12 Options exercised post bonus

issue for which shares are allotted

13 Options exercised & allocated
against shares earlier allotted*
14 Options granted and outstanding

at the end of the year
of which -

Options vested
Options yet to vest

16800

8400

21500

10750

39700

19850

31452

15726

1959888

971468

13324860

7036899

5895175

995270

16800
–

8400
–

21500
–

10750
–

39700
–

19850
–

31452
–

15726
–

226326
1733562

34666
936802

5321810
8003050

747179
6289720

279136
5616039

–
995270

*Allocated from the shares returned by former nominee directors in accordance with the consent terms approved by the Hon'ble High Court of Bombay on June 14, 2007.

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–
995270

–

–

2.

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Notes forming part of the Accounts (contd.)

c) During the year, the Company has recovered Rs.4.80 crore (previous year: Rs.2.60 crore) from its subsidiary companies towards the

stock options granted to their employees, pursuant to the employee stock option schemes.

3.

a) Cash credit facilities including working capital demand loans from banks are secured by hypothecation of stocks, stores and book
debts. The total charge on these assets is Rs.1607.84 crore, including on account of bank guarantees as on March 31, 2009.

b) Other loans and advances from banks grouped under unsecured loans include loans availed from banks outside India amounting to

Rs.46.23 crore secured by corporate guarantee & project-specific receivables.

4.

Terms of redemption of debentures

a)

Secured redeemable non-convertible fixed rate debentures (privately placed):

Sr.
no.

1

Face value per
debenture (Rs.)

10,00,000

Date of
allotment

December 5,
2008

Amount
Rs.crore

500

2

10,00,000

January 5,
2009

Total

400

900

Interest

Redeemable at face value

11.45% p.a.
payable annually

9.15% p.a.
payable annually

At the end of 10th year from the date of  allotment.
The  Company  has  call  option  to  redeem
debentures at the end of 5th year from the date
of allotment.

At the end of 10th year from the date of allotment.

Security: The debentures are secured by way of a first charge having pari passu rights on the immovable property at certain locations
and a part of a movable property of a business division, both present and future.

b) Unsecured redeemable non-convertible fixed rate debentures (privately placed):

Sr.
no.

1

Face value per
Debenture (Rs.)

10,00,000

Date of
allotment

January 21,
2009

Total

Amount
Rs.crore

250

250

Interest

Redeemable at face value

9.20% p.a.
payable annually

At the end of 3rd year from the date of allotment.

5.

a)

Fixed deposits with scheduled banks as on March 31, 2009 include Rs.40.41 crore (previous year: Rs.40.41 crore), in respect of a
claim against the Company. The dispute is since resolved in favour of the Company, and the money has been realised on May 6, 2009.

b)

Balances with non-scheduled banks represent the balances with Indian banks classified as non-scheduled banks by the Reserve
Bank of India and with all overseas branches of foreign banks. The balances with non-scheduled banks held in:

Particulars

i)

Current accounts
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, UAE
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank. UAE
Arab Bank PLC, Amman
Arab Bank PLC, Bahrain
Arab Bank PLC, Jordan
Arab Bank PLC, Doha
Arab Bank PLC, UAE
Bank Muscat
Bank of Baroda (Kenya) Ltd, Kenya
Bank of Bhutan
Bank of Commerce & Development, Libya
Bank of Foreign Trade of Russian Federation (as at
31-3-2009: Rs.nil and as at 31-3-2008: Rs.39)
Bank of Nova Scotia, Barbados
Bank Tuanalem, Kazakhstan

Carried forward

As at

As at

Maximum amount outstanding
at any time during

31-3-2009

31-3-2008

2008-2009

2007-2008

Rs.crore

3.18
0.41
0.37
0.11
3.30
0.04
1.04
7.63
0.04
0.28
2.30
0.38

–
–
–

19.08

7.47
20.01
0.02
0.04
1.76
2.48
–
–
–
0.38
2.22
0.38

–
0.99
–

35.75

25.55
20.01
1.28
2.48
6.54
2.48
8.70
9.54
0.04
50.41
2.30
0.38

–
0.99
–

17.79
20.01
0.33
0.04
1.76
3.87
–
–
–
2.39
2.22
0.38

0.17
2.56
0.01

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Notes forming part of the Accounts (contd.)

i)

Particulars

Current accounts (contd.)
Brought Forward
Citibank, France
Citibank, USA
Citibank, London
Deutsche Bank, Singapore
Emirates Bank, UAE
Emirates Bank International PJSC
Hakrin Bank NV, (USD) Surinam
Hakrin Bank NV, (Guilder) Surinam
Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation (RMD), China
Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation (USD), China
HSBC Bank Middle East Limited, Abu Dhabi
HSBC Bank Middle East Limited, Dubai
HSBC Bank, Qatar
HSBC Bank, UK
HSBC Bank, UAE
Mashreq Bank, Dubai
Mashreq Bank, UAE
Mizuho Bank, Japan
National Bank of Kuwait, Kuwait
Nepal Investment Bank Ltd., Nepal
Rafidian Bank, Iraq
Standard Chartered Bank, Dubai
Standard Chartered Bank, Malaysia
Standard Chartered Bank, Qatar
Union National Bank, Abu Dhabi
Uttara Bank Limited, Bangladesh
ICICI Bank, Canada
ICICI Bank Eurasia, Moscow
DBS Bank, Singapore
Total (i)

ii) Call deposits

Mashreq Bank, Dubai
Bank of Nova Scotia, Barbados
Total (ii)

iii) Fixed deposits

Bank of Nova Scotia, Barbados
Deutsche Bank, Singapore
Emirates Bank, UAE
HSBC Bank Middle East Ltd, Abu Dhabi
HSBC Bank Middle East Ltd. Dubai
Mashreq Bank, Dubai
Mashreq Bank, UAE
National Bank of Kuwait, Kuwait
Standard Chartered Bank, Qatar

Total (iii)
Total (i) + (ii) + (iii)

As at

As at

Maximum amount outstanding
at any time during

31-3-2009

31-3-2008

2008-2009

2007-2008

Rs.crore

19.08
0.12
5.23
0.23
–
–
14.61
–
–
0.22
0.94
19.32
21.98
18.51
0.84
8.62
8.25
4.47
3.55
4.09
0.14
8.25
–
0.19
8.45
0.27
–
0.05
0.38
0.01
147.80

0.69
–
0.69

–
–
–
–
22.33
–
–
–
–

22.33
170.82

35.75
–
–
–
0.01
1.17
–
0.01
–
0.26
0.37
0.03
0.03
–
–
10.42
0.01
13.24
–
10.40
0.17
8.25
0.13
0.35
2.53
1.81
–
–
0.10
–
85.04

0.69
–
0.69

–
0.92
7.65
1.23
0.30
0.70
4.37
14.69
8.82

38.68
124.41

0.12
32.91
0.23
0.01
1.17
14.61
–
0.02
0.26
0.94
28.61
61.76
18.51
0.85
27.44
13.25
13.24
3.55
51.68
0.17
8.25
0.14
7.74
9.48
1.81
–
0.05
0.43
0.01

0.69
–

–
0.92
7.65
1.23
26.92
2.19
4.37
44.48
8.82

–
–
–
1.15
1.17
41.07
0.01
0.02
0.50
0.70
12.67
15.72
–
–
10.42
20.36
13.24
–
59.56
0.17
8.93
0.81
9.30
14.58
6.03
0.57
–
0.10
–

0.75
7.24

7.23
1.98
7.65
10.28
2.74
197.74
4.37
58.75
8.82

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Notes forming part of the Accounts (contd.)

c) Call deposit with Mashreq Bank, Dubai, UAE, of Rs.0.69 crore is subject to an escrow arrangement duly approved by the Reserve
Bank of India, whereby the proceeds of the deposit, together with interest thereon, would be applied towards full and final settlement
of loan taken from Rafidian Bank, Iraq, which is included under unsecured loans. Once the UN embargo against Iraq is lifted, the
settlement would be effected.

6.

Loans and advances include:

i)

ii)

iii)

amount due from an officer of the Company: Rs.nil (previous year: Rs.nil). The maximum amount outstanding at any time during the
year was Rs.nil (previous year: Rs.nil).

rent deposit with whole-time directors: Rs.0.03 crore (previous year: Rs.0.06 crore). The maximum amount outstanding at any time
during the year: Rs.0.06 crore (previous year: Rs.0.07 crore).

amount, including interest accrued, due from the managing director and whole-time directors in respect of housing loan: Rs.0.63 crore
(previous year: Rs.0.73 crore). Maximum amount outstanding at any time during the year: Rs.0.73 crore (previous year: Rs.0.76 crore).

7.

8.

Sundry creditors - others include Rs.1.13 crore (previous year: Rs.17.67 crore), being contribution received from the employees of the
Company and some of its subsidiary & associate companies, on behalf of L&T Employees Welfare Foundation Trust and held on account
for it.

Sales  and  service  include  Rs.117.72  crore  (previous year: Rs.75.10 crore)  for  price  variations  net  of  liquidated  damages  in  terms  of
contracts with the customers and shipbuilding subsidy Rs.25.49 crore (previous year: Rs.29.29 crore).

9. Disclosures pursuant to Accounting Standard (AS) 7 (Revised) “Construction Contracts”:

i)

ii)

Contract revenue recognised for the financial year

Particulars

Aggregate amount of contract costs incurred and recognised profits (less recognised
losses) as at end of the financial year for all contracts in progress as at that date

iii)

Amount of customer advances outstanding for contracts in progress as at end of the financial year

iv) Retention amounts due from customers for contracts in progress as at end of the financial year

Rs.crore

2008-2009

2007-2008

27456.22

18441.11

44032.27

33037.24

4440.91

1741.43

3121.16

1434.17

10. Extraordinary items during the year comprise the following:

i.

ii.

Gain of Rs.958.74 crore (net of tax of Rs.282.08 crore) on sale of the Company's Ready Mix Concrete business.

Provision of Rs.186.28 crore in respect of investment in Satyam Computer Services Limited (SCSL) held by the Company as well as
by its wholly owned subsidiary, L&T Capital Company Limited (LTCCL). This provision has been made by the Company as a measure
of abundant caution and in consonance with its commitment to acquire the investment from LTCCL at book value, as and when such
transfer of shares is permitted/takes place. Considering the extraordinary circumstances under which the price of SCSL shares fell in
the market, the aforesaid provision has been created based on the principles of "prudence". [see note no.23]

11. Other  income  for  the  previous  year  ended  March  31,  2008  included  profit  on  disposal  of  stake  in  a  subsidiary  company  amounting  to

Rs.87.23 crore.

12. Disclosure pursuant to Accounting Standard (AS) 15 (Revised) “Employee Benefits”:

i.

Defined contribution plans: [refer accounting policy no.4b(i)]

Amount of Rs.62.50 crore (previous year: Rs.54.15 crore) is recognised as an expense and included in "staff expenses" (Schedule N)
in the Profit and Loss Account.

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ii.

Defined benefit plans: [refer accounting policy no.4b(ii)]

a)

The amounts recognised in Balance Sheet are as follows:

Particulars

A) Present value of defined benefit obligation

– Wholly funded

– Wholly unfunded

Less: Fair value of plan assets

Less: Unrecognised past service costs

Amount to be recognised
as liability or (asset)

B) Amounts reflected in the Balance Sheet

Gratuity plan

Post-retirement
medical benefit plan

Company
pension plan

Trust-managed
provident fund plan

Rs.crore

As at

As at
31-3-2009 31-3-2008 31-3-2009 31-3-2008 31-3-2009 31-3-2008 31-3-2009 31-3-2008

As at

As at

As at

As at

As at

As at

272.41

230.57

0.52

272.93

244.71

–

0.45

231.02

203.42

–

–

72.40

72.40

–

1.43

–

58.24

58.24

–

1.57

–

152.78

152.78

–

0.98

– 1001.10

903.75

152.44

–

–

152.44 1001.10

903.75

– 1017.06

904.29

1.09

–

–

28.22

27.60

70.97

56.67

151.80

151.35 (15.96) @ (0.54) @

Liabilities

Assets

28.22

27.60

70.97

56.67

151.80

151.35

14.78

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

9.60

–

Net  liability/(asset)

28.22

27.60

70.97

56.67

151.80

151.35

14.78 #

9.60 #

b)

The amounts recognised in Profit and Loss Account are as follows:

Particulars

1. Current service cost

2.

Interest cost

3. Expected return on plan assets

4. Actuarial  losses/(gains)

5. Past service cost

6. Effect of any curtailment or settlement

7. Actuarial gain/(loss) not recognised in books

8. Adjustment for earlier years

Total included in "staff expenses" (1 to 8)

Actual return on plan assets

Rs.crore

Gratuity plan

Post-retirement
medical benefit plan

Company
pension plan

Trust-managed
provident fund plan

2008-2009 2007-2008 2008-2009 2007-2008 2008-2009 2007-2008 2008-2009 2007-2008

15.29

19.01

14.16

16.66

(15.21)

(11.35)

8.56

7.88

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

3.39

5.06

–

9.03

0.14

–

–

–

2.70

3.95

–

0.41

5.38

–

–

–

27.65

28.34

27.35

17.60

17.62

12.44

–

–

4.55

13.01

–

5.18

0.11

(19.57)

–

–

3.28

–

3.51

39.74**

41.65**

10.07

77.25

69.78

–

(78.51)

(71.01)

21.65

(19.65)

11.64

0.11

–

–

–

35.34

–

–

–

–

–

20.91+

(10.41)

–

39.74

98.16

–

41.65

59.37

140

Notes forming part of the Accounts (contd.)

c)

The  changes  in  the  present  value  of  defined  benefit  obligation  representing  reconciliation  of  opening  and  closing  balances
thereof are as follows:

Particulars

Opening balance of the present value of
defined benefit obligation

Add: Current service cost

Add: Interest cost

Add: Contribution by plan participants

i)   Employer
ii)  Employee
iii)  Transfer-in

Add: Actuarial losses

Less: Benefits paid

Add: Past service cost

Less: Effect of any curtailment or settlement

Closing balance of the present value of
defined benefit obligation

Gratuity plan

Post-retirement
medical benefit plan

Company
pension plan

Trust-managed
provident fund plan

Rs.crore

As at

As at
31-3-2009 31-3-2008 31-3-2009 31-3-2008 31-3-2009 31-3-2008 31-3-2009 31-3-2008

As at

As at

As at

As at

As at

As at

231.02

203.45

15.29

19.01

14.16

16.66

–
–
–

–
–
0.15~

21.69

14.13

(14.08)

(17.53)##

–

–

–

–

58.24

3.39

5.06

–
–
–

9.03

(3.32)

–

–

46.36

152.44

119.76

903.75

827.24

2.70

3.96

4.55

13.01

3.51

10.07

39.74**

41.65**

77.25

69.78

–
–
–

0.41

(2.14)

6.95

–
–
–

5.18

(2.83)

–

–

(19.57)

–
–
–

21.64

(2.54)

–

–

–
70.72
–

–

–
83.77
–

–

(90.36)

(118.69)

–

–

–

–

272.93

231.02

72.40

58.24

152.78

152.44 1001.10

903.75

d) Changes in the fair value of plan assets representing reconciliation of the opening and closing balances thereof are as follows:
Rs.crore

Particulars

Gratuity plan

Trust-managed
provident fund plan

Opening balance of the fair value of the plan assets

Add: Expected return on plan assets*

Add/(less): Actuarial  gains/(losses)

Add: Contribution by the employer

Add: Contribution by plan participants

Less: Benefits paid

Add:  Business  combinations

Less:  Settlements

Closing balance of the plan assets

As at
31-3-2009

As at
31-3-2008

203.42

152.93

As at
31-3-2009

904.29

15.21

13.13

27.03

–

(14.08)

–

–

11.35

6.25

50.27

0.15~

(17.53)##

–

–

As at
31-3-2008

839.86

71.01

(11.64)

44.59

79.16

78.51

19.65

34.94

70.03

(90.36)

(118.69)

–

–

–

–

244.71

203.42

1017.06

904.29

Notes: The fair value of the plan assets under the trust-managed provident fund plan has been determined at amounts based

on their value at the time of redemption, assuming a constant rate of return to maturity.

*

Basis used to determine the overall expected return:
The trust formed by the Company manages the investments of provident funds and gratuity fund. Expected return on plan assets
is determined based on the assessment made at the beginning of the year on the return expected on its existing portfolio, along
with the estimated increment to the plan assets and expected yield on the respective assets in the portfolio during the year.
The  Company  expects  to  fund  Rs.27.70  crore  (previous year: Rs.27.15 crore)  towards  its  gratuity  plan  and  Rs.43.80  crore
(previous year: Rs.44.15 crore) towards its trust-managed provident fund plan during the year 2009-2010.

@ Asset is not recognised in the Balance Sheet
#
**
+
~
## Benefits paid includes an amount of Rs.0.29 crore transferred to subsidiary companies

Employer's and employees' contribution (net) for March is paid in April
Employer's contribution to provident fund
The actual return on plan assets is higher than interest cost, but no credit has been taken to the Profit and Loss Account
Amounts transferred from subsidiary companies - Rs.0.15 crore

141

Notes forming part of the Accounts (contd.)

e)

The major categories of plan assets as a percentage of total plan assets are as follows:

Particulars

Gratuity plan

Trust-managed
provident fund plan

As at

As at
31-3-2009 31-3-2008 31-3-2009 31-3-2008

As at

As at

Government of India securities

State government securities

Corporate bonds

Equity shares of listed companies

Fixed deposits under special deposit scheme framed by central government
for provident funds

Insurer managed funds

Public sector unit bonds

Others

41%

39%

–

38%

1%

14%

2%

–

4%

–

38%

1%

16%

2%

–

4%

23%

13%

5%

–

22%

13%

5%

–

27%

30%

–

–

32%

30%

–

–

f)

Principal actuarial assumptions at the Balance Sheet date (expressed as weighted averages):

1

Discount rate:

a) Gratuity plan

2

3

4

b) Company pension plan

c)

Post-retirement medical benefit plan

Expected return on plan assets

Annual increase in healthcare costs (see note below)

Salary growth rate:

a) Gratuity plan

b) Company pension plan

5

Attrition rate:

As at 31-3-2009

As at 31-3-2008

7.67%

7.67%

7.67%

7.50%

5.00%

6.00%

7.00%

8.33%

8.35%

8.39%

7.50%

5.00%

6.00%

7.00%

a)

For post-retirement medical benefit plan & company pension plan, the attrition rate varies from 2% to 8% (previous
year: 2% to 8%) for various age groups.

b)

For gratuity plan the attrition rate varies from 1% to 7% (previous year: 1% to 7%) for various age groups

6

7

8

9

The estimates of future salary increases, considered in actuarial valuation, take into account inflation, seniority, promotion
and other relevant factors, such as supply and demand in the employment market.

The  interest  payment  obligation  of  trust-managed  provident  fund  is  assumed  to  be  adequately  covered  by  the  interest
income on long term investments of the fund. Any shortfall in the interest income over the interest obligation is recognised
immediately in the Profit and Loss Account as actuarial losses.

The  obligation  of  the  Company  under  the  post-retirement  medical  benefit  plan  is  limited  to  the  overall  ceiling  limits. At
present, healthcare cost, as indicated in the principal actuarial assumption given above, has been assumed to increase at
5% p.a.

A one percentage point change in assumed healthcare cost trend rates would have the following effects on the aggregate
of the service cost and interest cost and defined benefit obligation:

Particulars

Effect on the aggregate of the service cost and interest cost

Effect on defined benefit obligation

Rs.crore

Effect of 1% increase Effect of 1% decrease

2008-2009 2007-2008 2008-2009 2007-2008

0.74

4.60

0.60

4.00

(1.18)

(3.76)

(0.99)

(3.30)

142

Notes forming part of the Accounts (contd.)

g)

The amounts pertaining to defined benefit plans are as follows:

Particulars

As at 31-3-2009 As at 31-3-2008 As at 31-3-2007

Rs.crore

1 Post-retirement medical benefit plan (unfunded)

Defined benefit obligation

Experience adjustment plan liabilities

2 Gratuity plan (funded/unfunded)

Defined benefit obligation

Plan assets

Surplus/(deficit)

Experience adjustment plan liabilities

Experience adjustment plan assets

3 Post-retirement pension plan (unfunded)

Defined benefit obligation

Experience adjustment plan liabilities

4 Trust managed provident fund plan (funded)

Defined benefit obligation

Plan assets

Surplus/(deficit)

h) General descriptions of defined benefit plans:

1. Gratuity plan:

70.97

1.13

272.93

244.71

(28.22)

8.38

13.71

151.80

(6.89)

1001.10

1017.06

15.96

56.67

2.66

231.02

203.42

(27.60)

16.44

(2.92)

151.35

26.87

903.75

904.29

0.54

46.36

–

203.45

152.93

(50.52)

25.84

6.59

118.56

–

827.24

839.86

12.62

The Company operates gratuity plan through a trust wherein every employee is entitled to the benefit equivalent to fifteen
days salary last drawn for each completed year of service. The same is payable on termination of service or retirement
whichever is earlier. The benefit vests after five years of continuous service. The Company's scheme is more favourable as
compared to the obligation under Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. A small part of the gratuity plan, which is not material, is
unfunded and managed within the Company.

2.

Post-retirement medical care plan:
The post-retirement medical benefit plan provides for reimbursement of health care costs to certain categories of employees
post their retirement. The reimbursement is subject to an overall ceiling sanctioned based on cadre of the employee at the
time of retirement.

3. Company's pension plan:

In addition to contribution to state-managed pension plan (EPS scheme), the Company operates a post retirement pension
scheme, which is discretionary in nature for certain cadres of employees. The quantum of pension depends on the cadre of
the employee at the time of retirement.

4.

Trust managed provident fund plan:
The Company manages provident fund plan through a provident fund trust for its employees which is permitted under the
Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952. The plan envisages contribution by employer and employees and
guarantees interest at the rate notified by the provident fund authority. The contribution by employer and employee together
with interest are payable at the time of separation from service or retirement whichever is earlier. The benefit under this plan
vests immediately on rendering of service.

13. Uncalled liability on shares partly paid is Rs.66.44 crore net of advance paid against equity commitment (previous year: Rs.82.63 crore).

143

Notes forming part of the Accounts (contd.)

14. Disclosures in respect of joint ventures

a)

List of joint ventures

Sr.
no.

1

2

Name of joint venture

Description of interest/
(description of job)

L&T-Hochtief Seabird Joint Venture

Integrated joint venture
(Construction of breakwater at Karwar)

International Metro Civil Contractors Integrated joint venture

3 HCC-L&T Purulia Joint Venture

4 Desbuild-L&T Joint Venture

5 Bauer-L&T Diaphragm Wall

Joint Venture

6

7

Larsen & Toubro Limited -
Shapoorji Pallonji & Co. Limited
Joint Venture (Ebene Cybercity)

Larsen & Toubro Limited -
Shapoorji Pallonji & Co. Limited
Joint Venture
(Les Pailles Exhibition Centre)

8

L&T-AM Tapovan Joint Venture

9

L&T-Shanghai Urban Corporation
Group Joint Venture

10 L&T-Eastern Joint Venture

11 Metro Tunnelling Group

12 L&T-KBL (UJV) Hyderabad

13 L&T-HCC Joint Venture

14 Patel-L&T Consortium

15 L&T-SVEC Joint Venture

16 L&T-KBL-MAYTAS  UJV

17 Consortium of Samsung Heavy

Industries Co. Ltd., Korea and L&T

(Construction of Delhi metro corridor
phase I tunnel project)

Integrated joint venture
(Construction of pumped storage project)

Integrated joint venture
(Renovation of US consulate, Chennai)

Integrated joint venture
(Construction of diaphragm wall for
International Metro Civil Contractors)

Integrated joint venture
(Execution of civil & associated works for
Ebene Cybercity Project, Mauritius)

Integrated joint venture
(Execution of civil & associated works for
Les Pailles Exhibition Centre, Mauritius)

Integrated joint venture
(Construction of head race tunnel for
Tapovan Vishnugad Hydro Electric Project
at Chamoli, Uttaranchal)

Jointly controlled entity (Construction of
twin tunnel between IGI airport and
sector 21 for DMRC)

Jointly controlled entity
(Construction and maintenance of
295 residential units at Dubai)

Integrated joint venture
(Construction of Delhi metro corridor
- phase II tunnel project)

Jointly controlled operation
(Investigation, design, supply and
erection for lift irrigation system)

Jointly controlled operation
(Four laning and strengthening of
existing two lane sections from
240 Km to 320 Km on NH 2)

Jointly controlled operation
(Hydro Electric Project)

Jointly controlled operation
(Lift Irrigation Project at Hyderabad)

Jointly controlled operation
(Transmission of 735 MId treated water
associated with all civil, electrical &
mechanical work at Hyderabad)

Jointly controlled operations (Execution
of Vasai East Development Project of
ONGC Ltd.)

144

Proportion of
ownership
interest

Country of
residence

0.90

0.26

0.43

0.49

0.50

0.50

0.50

India

India

India

India

India

Mauritius

Mauritius

0.65

India

0.51

0.65

0.26

–

–

–

–

–

–

India

UAE

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

Notes forming part of the Accounts (contd.)

Sr.
no.

Name of joint venture

18 Consortium of Global Industries
Offshore LLC, USA and L&T
19 Lurgi L&T KQKS Consortium

20 Consortium of Toyo Engineering

Company and L&T

21 L&T and Scomi Engineering

BHD. Joint Venture

Description of interest/
(description of job)

Jointly controlled operations (Execution
of pipeline replacement project of ONGC)
Jointly controlled operations (Execution
of Melaka Group 3 Lubricant Base Oil
Plant for Petronas)
Jointly controlled operations (Execution
of Naptha Cracker Associated Unit for
IOCL, Panipat)
Jointly controlled operations (Implementation
of Monorail System in Mumbai)

Proportion of
ownership
interest

–

–

–

–

Country of
residence

India

Malaysia

India

India

Country of incorporation not applicable for the above joint ventures as these are unincorporated joint ventures

b)

Financial interest in jointly controlled entities

Name of the joint venture

Assets

Liabilities

Income

Expenses

Tax

As at March 31, 2009

For the year 2008-2009

Company's share of

Rs.crore

Sr.

no.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

L&T-Valdel Engineering Private Limited

L&T-Demag Plastics Machinery Limited

L&T-Hochtief Seabird Joint Venture

International Metro Civil Contractors Joint Venture

HCC-L&T Purulia Joint Venture

Desbuild-L&T Joint Venture

Bauer-L&T Diaphragm Wall Joint Venture

Larsen & Toubro Limited - Shapoorji Pallonji &
Company Limited Joint Venture (Ebene-Cybercity)
Larsen & Toubro Limited - Shapoorji Pallonji & Company
Limited Joint Venture (Les Pailles Exhibition Centre)
L&T-AM Tapovan Joint Venture

11 Metro Tunnelling Group Joint Venture

12

L&T-Eastern Joint Venture

13

L&T-Shanghai Urban Corporation Group Joint Venture

TOTAL

Share of net assets/profit after tax
in jointly controlled entities

–
(–)
–
(51.87)
12.55
(9.08)
12.56
(11.51)
6.96
(7.22)
0.08
(0.07)
–~
(0.08)
3.64
(3.92)
1.95
(2.04)
199.95
(57.55)
34.93
(29.74)
152.94
(81.10)
69.84
(15.19)
495.40
(269.37)
127.49
(80.78)

–
(–)
–
(46.94)
0.38
(0.40)
3.72
(4.01)
4.44
(4.61)
–$
(–)$$
–**
(–)(cid:3)

3.91
(3.91)
1.60
(1.68)
130.07
(6.84)
26.68
(26.30)
141.00
(78.87)
56.11
(15.03)
367.91
(188.59)

–
(4.74)
43.26
(52.02)
–
(–)
0.60
(1.41)
0.06
(0.93)
0.01
(–)
–
(0.01)
–
(0.31)
–
(0.19)
54.83
(25.39)
59.65
(39.34)
246.31
(9.95)
70.50
(0.77)
475.22
(135.06)
7.45
(-9.87)

–
(3.47)
46.45
(61.35)
0.02
(0.05)
1.44
(1.15)
0.18
(5.17)
–^
(–)^^

0.02
(0.01)
0.18
(–)
–
(–)
55.44
(24.85)
58.10
(38.95)
236.35
(9.64)
68.06
(0.73)
466.24
(145.37)

Amounts less than Rs.0.01 crore:
Current year: # Rs.3180, @Rs.4945, $Rs.8107, ^Rs.11145, *Rs.5394,. ~Rs.44014, **Rs.43259, 
Previous year: $$(Rs.8258), ^^(Rs.27540), (cid:2) (Rs.43259), ¤(Rs.10226)

 Rs.58935, (cid:2) Rs.13283,

–
(0.23)
0.04
(-0.83)
–
(–)
–#
(0.09)

–@

(-0.60)
– *
(–)
–(cid:2)
(–)¤
–
(0.10)
–
(0.06)
0.05
(0.23)
0.58
(0.16)
–
(0.11)
0.86
(0.01)
1.53
(-0.44)

145

Notes forming part of the Accounts (contd.)

Notes:
i.
ii.
iii.

iv.

v.

Figures in brackets relate to previous year.
Item nos.3 to 13 above are integrated joint ventures/jointly controlled entities
Figures for the current year in respect of L&T-Demag Plastics Machinery Limited (LTDPML) relate to the period up to March 30,
2009. LTDPML has become a subsidiary of the Company on March 31, 2009.
Figures for the previous year in respect of L&T-Valdel Engineering Private Limited relate to the period up to July 3, 2007, from
which date it has become a subsidiary of the Company
Contingent liabilities, if any, incurred in relation to interests in joint ventures as at March 31, 2009: Rs.nil (previous year: Rs.nil); and
share in contingent liabilities incurred jointly with other ventures as at March 31, 2009: Rs.nil (previous year: Rs.nil)

vi. Share in contingent liabilities of joint ventures themselves for which the Company is contingently liable as on March 31, 2009:

Rs.82.01 crore (previous year: Rs.45.21 crore)

vii. Contingent liabilities in respect of liabilities of other ventures of joint ventures as at March 31, 2009: Rs.nil (previous year: Rs.nil)
viii. Capital commitments, if any, in relation to interests in joint ventures as at March 31, 2009: Rs.nil (previous year: Rs.nil)

15. Loans and advances include:

a) Rs.161 crore (previous year: Rs.200 crore) under “advances recoverable in cash or in kind” towards interest free loan to L&T Employees
Welfare Foundation Trust to part-finance its acquisition of equity shares in the Company held by Grasim Industries Limited and its
subsidiary. The loan is repayable in 9 years commencing from May 2005 with a minimum repayment of Rs.25 crore in a year.
b) Rs.nil (previous year: Rs.43.33 crore) net of provisions, being portfolio of financial assets (comprising lease/hire purchase receivables

and term loans) purchased from L&T Finance Limited, a subsidiary of the Company, in earlier years.

16. Particulars in respect of loans and advances in the nature of loans as required by the listing agreement:

Name  of  the  company/firm/director

(a) Loans and advances in the nature of loans given to subsidiaries:

Larsen & Toubro Infotech Limited
1
2
India Infrastructure Developers Limited
3 Bhilai Power Supply Company Limited
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 L&T-MHI Boilers Private Limited
11 L&T Infrastructure Finance Co. Limited

Tractor Engineers Limited
L&T Finance Limited
International Seaport Dredging Private Limited
L&T Capital Company Limited
L&T Seawoods Private Limited
L&T Infrastructure Development Projects Limited

TOTAL
(b) Loans and advances in the nature of loans given to associates:

1

L&T-Case Equipment Private Limited

TOTAL
(c) Loans and advances in the nature of loans where repayment schedule

is not specified/is beyond 7 years:
1
India Infrastructure Developers Limited
2 Bhilai Power Supply Company Limited
3

L&T Capital Company Limited

TOTAL
(d) Loans and advances in the nature of loans where interest is not

charged or charged below bank rate:
India Infrastructure Developers Limited
1
2 Bhilai Power Supply Company Limited
3

L&T Capital Company Limited

TOTAL

Balance as at

31-3-2009

31-3-2008

Rs.crore

Maximum
outstanding during
2008-2009

2007-2008

–
–
7.19
32.85
–
11.83
770.81
589.94
35.00
–
–
1447.62

5.00
5.00

–
7.19
770.81
778.00

–
7.19
770.81
778.00

–
–
7.19
5.32
–
10.97
75.00
–
–
–
–
98.48

10.00
10.00

–
7.19
75.00
82.19

–
7.19
75.00
82.19

24.85
38.93
7.19
32.85
500.00
10.97
770.81
589.94
35.00
10.00
100.00

–
36.33
7.19
5.32
800.00
10.97
75.00
–
–
–
–

10.00

15.00

–
7.19
770.81

38.93
7.19
770.81

36.33
7.19
75.00

36.33
7.19
75.00

Note:

Loans to employees (including directors) under various schemes of the Company (such as housing loan, furniture loan, education
loan, etc.) have been considered to be outside the purview of disclosure requirements.

146

Notes forming part of the Accounts (contd.)

17. Segment reporting:

a)

Information about business segments (Information provided in respect of revenue items for the year ended March 31, 2009 and in
respect of assets/liabilities as at March 31, 2009 - denoted as "CY" below, previous year denoted as "PY")

i)

Primary segments (business segments):

Particulars

Revenue - including excise duty

External

Inter-segment

Total revenue

Result

Segment result

Less: Inter-segment margins on
capital jobs

Unallocated corporate income/
(expenditure) [net]

Operating profit (PBIT)

Interest expense

Interest income

Profit before tax (PBT)

Provision for current tax

Provision for deferred tax

Provision for fringe benefit tax

Profit after tax
(before extraordinary items)

Profit from extraordinary items

Profit after tax
(after extraordinary items)

Other information

Segment assets

Unallocable corporate assets

Total assets

Segment liabilities

Unallocable corporate liabilities

Total liabilities

Capital expenditure

Depreciation (including obsolescence,
amortisation and impairment)
included in segment expense

Non-cash expenses other than
depreciation included in
segment expense

Engineering
& Construction

Electrical
& Electronics

Machinery &
Industrial Products

Others

Elimination

Total

CY

PY

CY

PY

CY

PY

CY

PY

CY

PY

CY

PY

Rs.crore

28192.86 19178.04

2655.21

2598.60

2437.75

2386.71

1039.02

1178.86

–

–

34324.84 25342.21

512.26

311.05

122.68

77.30

37.31

29.70

47.68

128.94

(719.93)

(546.99)

–

–

28705.12 19489.09

2777.89

2675.90

2475.06

2416.41

1086.70

1307.80

(719.93)

(546.99)

34324.84 25342.21

3447.91

2332.81

316.68

398.73

466.34

431.01

51.84

98.29

–

–

4282.77

3260.84

56.39

55.04

4226.38

3205.80

(107.57)

(12.15)

4118.81

3193.65

(350.22)

(122.66)

171.82

84.48

3940.41

3155.47

1167.03

892.79

10.44

53.74

19.95

69.31

2709.20

2173.42

772.46

–

3481.66

2173.42

19990.66 13938.18

1784.71

1639.75

1120.83

1071.81

301.60

573.87

13373.47

9831.01

538.13

625.62

708.09

633.30

116.30

237.77

1702.89

1181.64

111.84

196.09

214.12

140.71

30.83

22.97

73.44

14.34

76.01

10.47

10.46

14.83

60.76

15.01

94.05

48.16

13.90

6.79

10.08

4.71

8.23

5.95

–

–

–

–

23197.80 17223.61

14095.49

9936.89

37293.29 27160.50

14735.99 11327.70

10097.61

6277.72

24833.60 17605.42

147

Notes forming part of the Accounts (contd.)

ii)

Secondary segments (geographical segments):

Particulars

Domestic

Overseas

CY

PY

CY

PY

Rs.crore

Total

CY

PY

External revenue by location of customers

27810.59

21194.68

6514.25

4147.53

34324.84

25342.21

Carrying amount of segment assets by location of assets

20757.13

15627.17

2440.67

1596.44

23197.80

17223.61

Cost incurred on acquisition of tangible and intangible fixed assets

1884.18

1511.66

14.45

2.84

1898.63

1514.50

b)

Segment reporting: Segment identification, reportable segments and definition of each reportable segment:
i)

Primary/secondary segment reporting format:
(a) The risk-return profile of the Company's business is determined predominantly by the nature of its products and services.

(b)

Accordingly, the business segments constitute the primary segments for disclosure of segment information.
In respect of secondary segment information, the Company has identified its geographical segments as (i) Domestic and (ii)
Overseas. The secondary segment information has been disclosed accordingly.

ii)

Segment  identification:
Business  segments  have  been  identified  on  the  basis  of  the  nature  of  products/services,  the  risk-return  profile  of  individual
businesses, the organisational structure and the internal reporting system of the Company.

iii) Reportable segments:

Reportable segments have been identified as per the criteria specified in Accounting Standard (AS) 17 “Segment Reporting”.

iv) Segment  composition:

•

Engineering & Construction Segment comprises execution of engineering and construction projects in India/abroad to
provide solutions in civil, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation engineering (on turnkey basis or otherwise) to core/
infrastructure  sectors  including  railways,  shipbuilding  and  supply  of  complex  plant  and  equipment  to  core  sectors.  The
segment  capabilities  include  basic/detailed  engineering,  equipment  fabrication/supply,  erection  &  commissioning,
procurement/construction and project management.
Electrical & Electronics Segment  comprises manufacture and sale of low and medium voltage switchgear and control
gear,  custom-built  switchboards,  petroleum  dispensing  pumps  &  systems,  electronic  energy  meters/protection  (relays)
systems, control & automation products and medical equipment.
Machinery & Industrial Products Segment  comprises manufacture and sale of industrial machinery & equipment, marketing
of industrial valves, construction equipment and welding/industrial products.
Others  include (a) ready mix concrete (b) property development activity and (c) e-engineering services & embedded systems.

18. Disclosure of related parties/related party transactions:

i.

List of related parties over which control exists

Sr. no. Name of the related party

Relationship

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16

Tractor Engineers Limited
L&T Finance Limited
L&T Capital Company Limited
Larsen & Toubro Infotech Limited
Larsen & Toubro Infotech GmbH
L&T Transportation Infrastructure Limited
L&T PNG Tollway Private Limited
Narmada Infrastructure Construction Enterprise Limited
L&T Western India Tollbridge Limited
India Infrastructure Developers Limited
Larsen & Toubro LLC
Larsen & Toubro International FZE
L&T Infrastructure Development Projects Limited
L&T Infocity Limited
Hyderabad International Trade Expositions Limited
Andhra Pradesh Expositions Private Limited

Wholly owned subsidiary
Wholly owned subsidiary of L&T Capital Holdings Limited
Wholly owned subsidiary
Wholly owned subsidiary
Wholly owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro Infotech Limited
Subsidiary of L&T Infrastructure Development Projects Limited #
Subsidiary *
Subsidiary of L&T Infrastructure Development Projects Limited #
Subsidiary of L&T Infrastructure Development Projects Limited #
Wholly owned subsidiary of L&T Capital Holdings Limited
Subsidiary *
Wholly owned subsidiary
Subsidiary *
Subsidiary of L&T Urban Infrastructure Limited #
Subsidiary of L&T Infocity Limited #
Wholly owned subsidiary of Hyderabad International Trade
Expositions  Limited

148

(cid:129)
(cid:129)
(cid:129)
Notes forming part of the Accounts (contd.)

Sr. no. Name of the related party

Relationship

17

18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30

Larsen & Toubro (East Asia) SDN. BHD.
(formerly known as L&T-ECC Construction (M) SDN. BHD.)
Bhilai Power Supply Company Limited
Larsen & Toubro (Oman) LLC
Raykal Aluminium Company Private Limited
Cyber Park Development & Construction Limited
L&T-Sargent & Lundy Limited
Larsen & Toubro Qatar LLC
L&T Overseas Projects Nigeria Limited
Chennai Vision Developers Limited
Larsen & Toubro Electromech LLC
L&T Infocity Lanka Private Limited
Larsen & Toubro (Wuxi) Electric Company Limited
International Seaports Pte. Limited
International Seaports (India) Private Limited

31

L&T Panipat Elevated Corridor Limited

32
33

L&T Tech Park Limited
L&T Krishnagiri Thopur Toll Road Limited

34

L&T Western Andhra Tollways Limited

35

L&T Vadodara Bharuch Tollway Limited

36

L&T Interstate Road Corridor Limited

37
38
39

40
41

42
43
44
45
46

47
48

49

50
51
52
53
54

Spectrum Infotech Private Limited
L&T Urban Infrastructure Limited
Larsen & Toubro Infotech Canada Limited
(formerly known as Larsen & Toubro Information
Technology Canada Limited)
L&T Infrastructure Finance Company Limited
L&T Power Limited
(formerly known as L&T Power Projects Limited)
International Seaport Dredging Limited
L&T Modular Fabrication Yard LLC, Oman
Larsen & Toubro (Saudi Arabia) LLC
Larsen & Toubro Readymix Concrete Industries LLC
L&T Infrastructure Development Projects (Lanka)
Private Limited
L&T Electricals Saudi Arabia Company Limited LLC
Larsen & Toubro Kuwait Construction
General Contracting Company  WLL
Larsen & Toubro (Qingdao) Rubber
Machinery Company Limited
Larsen & Toubro (Jiangsu) Valve Company Limited
L&T-MHI Boilers Private Limited
L&T Uttaranchal Hydropower Limited
L&T Bangalore Airport Hotel Limited
L&T-MHI Turbine Generators Private Limited

Subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro International FZE ##

Subsidiary *
Subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro International FZE #
Subsidiary *
Subsidiary of L&T Infrastructure Development Projects Limited #
Subsidiary *
Subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro International FZE ##
Subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro International FZE #
Wholly owned subsidiary of L&T Realty Private Limited
Subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro International FZE #
Subsidiary of L&T Infocity Limited #
Wholly owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro International FZE
Wholly owned subsidiary
Wholly owned subsidiary of L&T Infrastructure Development
Projects Limited
Wholly owned subsidiary of L&T Infrastructure Development
Projects Limited
Subsidiary of L&T Infrastructure Development Projects Limited #
Wholly owned subsidiary of L&T Infrastructure Development
Projects Limited
Wholly owned subsidiary of L&T Infrastructure Development
Projects Limited
Wholly owned subsidiary of L&T Infrastructure Development
Projects Limited
Wholly owned subsidiary of L&T Infrastructure Development
Projects Limited
Wholly owned subsidiary
Subsidiary of L&T Infrastructure Development Projects Limited #
Wholly owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro Infotech Limited

Wholly owned subsidiary of L&T Capital Holdings Limited
Wholly owned subsidiary

Subsidiary **
Subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro International FZE #
Subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro International FZE #
Subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro International FZE ##
Subsidiary of L&T Infrastructure Development Projects Limited #

Subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro International FZE #
Subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro International FZE ##

Subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro International FZE #

Subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro International FZE #
Subsidiary of L&T Power Limited #
Wholly owned subsidiary of L&T Power Development Limited
Subsidiary of L&T Urban Infrastructure Limited #
Subsidiary of L&T Power Limited #

149

Notes forming part of the Accounts (contd.)

Sr. no. Name of the related party

Relationship

L&T-Demag Plastics Machinery Limited

L&T Vision Ventures Limited
L&T Phoenix Info Parks Private Limited
L&T South City Projects Limited

55
56
57
58 GDA Technologies Inc.
59
60 GDA Technologies Limited
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76 Offshore International FZC
77 Qingdao Larsen & Toubro Trading Company Limited

CSJ Infrastructure Private Limited
L&T Hitech City Limited
L&T-Valdel Engineering Limited
L&T Arun Excello IT SEZ Private Limited
L&T Power Development Limited
L&T Shipbuilding Limited
L&T Infra & Property Development Private Limited
L&T Realty Private Limited
L&T Concrete Private Limited
L&T Strategic Management Limited
L&T General Insurance Company Limited
L&T Gulf Private Limited
L&T Transco Private Limited
Hi-Tech Rock Products & Aggregates Limited
L&T Arun Excello Commercial Projects Private Limited

78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97

Larsen & Toubro ATCO Saudia LLC
L&T Realty FZE
L&T Seawoods Private Limited
L&T Chennai-Tada Tollway Limited
L&T Siruseri Property Developers Limited
L&T Port Sutrapada Limited
Sutrapada SEZ Developers Limited
Sutrapada Shipyard Limited
L&T Electrical & Automation FZE
Larsen & Toubro Heavy Engineering LLC
TAMCO Switchgear (Malaysia) SDN. BHD.
TAMCO Shanghai Switchgear Company Limited
TAMCO Electrical Industries Australia Pty Limited
PT TAMCO Indonesia
L&T Capital Holdings Limited
L&T Natural Resources Limited
L&T Ahmedabad-Maliya Tollway Private Limited
L&T Halol-Shamlaji Tollway Private Limited
L&T Rajkot-Vadinar Tollway Private Limited
L&T Engserve Private Limited

Subsidiary of L&T Urban Infrastructure Limited #
Subsidiary of L&T Urban Infrastructure Limited #
Subsidiary of L&T Urban Infrastructure Limited #
Wholly owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro Infotech Limited
Wholly owned subsidiary (w.e.f. March 31, 2009)
Wholly owned subsidiary of GDA Technologies Inc.
Subsidiary of L&T Urban Infrastructure Limited #
Subsidiary of L&T Infocity Limited #
Subsidiary *
Subsidiary of L&T Urban Infrastructure Limited #
Wholly owned subsidiary
Wholly owned subsidiary
Wholly owned subsidiary
Wholly owned subsidiary
Wholly owned subsidiary
Wholly owned subsidiary
Wholly owned subsidiary of L&T Finance Limited
Subsidiary *
Wholly owned subsidiary
Wholly owned subsidiary
Subsidiary of L&T Urban Infrastructure Limited #
Subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro International FZE #
Wholly owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro (Qingdao)
Rubber Machinery Company Limited
Subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro International FZE ##
Wholly owned subsidiary of L&T Realty Private Limited
Wholly owned subsidiary
Wholly owned subsidiary of L&T Transco Private Limited
Wholly owned subsidiary of L&T South City Projects Limited
Wholly owned subsidiary of L&T Transco Private Limited
Wholly owned subsidiary of L&T Transco Private Limited
Wholly owned subsidiary of L&T Transco Private Limited
Wholly owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro International FZE
Subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro International FZE #
Wholly owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro International FZE
Wholly owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro International FZE
Wholly owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro International FZE
Wholly owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro International FZE
Subsidiary *
Wholly owned subsidiary
Wholly owned subsidiary
Wholly owned subsidiary
Wholly owned subsidiary
Wholly owned subsidiary

The Company holds more than one-half in nominal value of the equity share capital
The Company controls the composition of the Board of Directors
The Company, together with its subsidiaries, holds more than one-half in nominal value of the equity share capital

*
**
#
## The Company, together with its subsidiaries controls the composition of the Board of Directors

150

Notes forming part of the Accounts (contd.)

ii.

Names of the related parties with whom transactions were carried out during the year and description of relationship:

Subsidiary  companies:

1

3

5

7

9

11

13

15

17

19

21

23

25

27

29

31

33

35

37

39

41

43

45

47

Cyber Park Development & Construction Limited

Larsen & Toubro (Wuxi) Electric Company Limited

L&T Capital Company Limited

L&T Finance Limited

L&T Infrastructure Development Projects Limited

L&T Krishnagiri Thopur Toll Road Limited

L&T Panipat Elevated Corridor Limited

L&T Tech Park Limited

L&T Urban Infrastructure Limited

L&T Western Andhra Tollways Limited

Larsen & Toubro (Oman) LLC

Larsen & Toubro Infotech Canada Limited

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

20

22

24

Larsen & Toubro (East Asia) SDN. BHD.

India Infrastructure Developers Limited

L&T-Sargent & Lundy Limited

L&T Engserve Private Limited

L&T Infocity Limited

L&T Interstate Road Corridor Limited

L&T Arun Excello Commercial Projects Private Limited

L&T Chennai-Tada Tollway Limited

L&T Vadodara Bharuch Tollway Limited

L&T Western India Tollbridge Limited

Larsen & Toubro Infotech GmbH

Larsen & Toubro International FZE

Larsen & Toubro Infotech Limited

26 Raykal Aluminum Company Private Limited

Narmada Infrastructure Construction Enterprise Limited

28 Tractor Engineers Limited

Larsen & Toubro Saudi Arabia LLC

L&T Modular Fabrication Yard LLC, Oman

L&T Electrical Saudi Arabia Company Limited, LLC

L&T Uttaranchal Hydropower Limited

30

32

34

36

L&T Southcity Projects Limited

Larsen & Toubro (Quingdao) Rubber Machinery Company Limited

L&T Infrastructure Finance Company Limited

L&T Power Limited (formerly known as L&T Power Project Limited)

International Seaport Dredging Limited

38 Bhilai Power Supply Company Limited

L&T Bangalore Airport Hotel Limited

Spectrum Infotech Private Limited

Larsen & Toubro Qatar LLC

Larsen & Toubro LLC

L&T-Valdel Engineering Limited

49 Offshore International FZC

40

42

44

L&T Phoenix Info Parks Private Limited

Larsen & Toubro Electromech LLC

L&T Seawoods Private Limited

46 Hyderabad International Trade Expositions Limited

48

50

L&T-MHI Boilers Private Limited

Larsen & Toubro Readymix Concrete Industries LLC

51

L&T Infrastructure Development Projects (Lanka) Private Limited 52

Larsen & Toubro (Jiangsu) Valve Company Limited

53 Qingdao Larsen & Toubro Trading Company Limited

53 CSJ Infrastructure Private Limited

55

57

59

61

63

65

67

69

71

73

75

77

79

81

83

L&T Hitech City Limited

L&T Vision Ventures Limited

L&T Rajkot-Vadinar Tollway Private Limited

Tamco Switchgear (Malaysia) SDN. BHD.

L&T Realty Private Limited

L&T Transco Private Limited

56

58

60

62

64

66

L&T Port Sutrapada Limited

L&T Gulf Private Limited

L&T Natural Resources Limited

L&T Power Development Limited

L&T Shipbuilding Limited

L&T Ahmedabad-Maliya Tollway Private Limited

L&T Halol-Shamlaji Tollway Private Limited

68 GDA Technologies Limited

Larsen & Toubro Kuwait Construction General Contracting Company WLL 70

Larsen & Toubro ATCO Saudia LLC

L&T Arun Excello IT SEZ Private Limited

L&T Electrical & Automation FZE

L&T Transportation Infrastructure Limited

L&T Overseas Projects Nigeria Limited

L&T Infra & Property Development Private Limited

72

74

76

78

80

L&T Heavy Engineering LLC

L&T-Demag Plastics Machinery Limited.

L&T PNG Tollway Private Limited

L&T-MHI Turbine Generators Private Limited

L&T Concrete Private Limited

L&T Strategic Management Limited

82 Hi-Tech Rock Products & Aggregates Limited

L&T Capital Holdings Limited

151

Notes forming part of the Accounts (contd.)

Associate companies:

1

3

5

7

9

Audco India Limited

L&T-Chiyoda  Limited

L&T-Ramboll Consulting Engineers Limited

Voith Paper Technology (India) Limited

2

4

6

8

EWAC Alloys Limited

L&T-Komatsu  Limited

L&T-Case Equipment Private Limited

Salzer Cables Limited

International Seaport (Haldia) Private Limited

10 Second Vivekananda Bridge Tollway Co. Limited

11

L&T Arun Excello Realty Private Limited

12

JSK Electricals Private Limited

Joint ventures (other than associates):

1

3

5

7

9

11

13

International Metro Civil Contractors Joint Venture

The Dhamra Port Company Limited

Metro Tunneling Group

Larsen & Toubro Limited-Shapoorji Pallonji & Company Limited
Joint Venture (Les Palles Exhibition Centre)

2

4

6

8

Bauer-L&T Diaphragm Wall Joint Venture

L&T-Eastern Joint Venture

L&T-Hochtief Seabird Joint Venture

Larsen & Toubro Limited-Shapoorji Pallonji & Company Limited
Joint Venture (Eben Cybercity)

Desbuild-L&T Joint Venture

L&T-AM Tapovan Joint Venture

L&T Bombay Developers Private Limited

10 HCC-L&T Purulia Joint Venture

12

L&T-Shanghai Urban Corporation Group Joint Venture

Key management personnel & their relatives:

1

3

5

7

Mr. A. M. Naik (Chairman & Managing director)

Mr. Y. M. Deosthalee (whole-time director)
Mrs. Leena Y. Deosthalee (wife)

Mr. R. N. Mukhija (whole-time director)
Mrs. Sushma Mukhija (wife)
Ms. Debika Ajmani (daughter)

2

4

6

Mr. J. P. Nayak (whole-time director)
Mrs. Neeta J. Nayak (wife)
Mr. Nitin Nayak (son)

Mr. K. Venkataramanan (whole-time director)
Mrs.Jyothi Venkataramanan (wife)

Mr. K. V. Rangaswami (whole-time director)

Mr. V. K. Magapu (whole-time director)

8

Mr. M. V. Kotwal (whole-time director)

iii. Disclosure of related party transactions:

Sr.

no. Nature of transaction/relationship/major parties

1

Purchase of goods & services (including commission paid)

Subsidiaries,  including:

L&T Finance Limited

L&T Modular Fabrication Yard LLC

Tractor Engineers Limited

L&T-Valdel Engineering Limited

2008-2009

2007-2008

Amount

Amounts for
major parties

Amount Amounts for
major parties

Rs.crore

428.14

193.88

60.07

68.70

–

43.79

69.56

–

35.48

–

821.41

138.73

Associates & joint ventures, including:

934.96

1061.06

Audco India Limited

EWAC Alloys Limited

627.65

126.69

TOTAL

1363.10

1254.94

152

Notes forming part of the Accounts (contd.)

Sr.
no. Nature of transaction/relationship/major parties

2

Sale of goods/power/contract revenue & services

2008-2009

2007-2008

Amount

Amounts for
major parties

Amount Amounts for
major parties

Rs.crore

Subsidiaries,  including:

2179.45

1349.59

Larsen & Toubro Infotech Limited
L&T Interstate Road Corridor Limited
L&T Krishnagiri Thopur Toll Road Private Limited
L&T Panipat Elevated Corridor Private Limited
L&T Vadodara Bharuch Tollway Limited

–
286.67
249.98
–
509.60

Associates & joint ventures, including:

523.54

69.04

Audco India Limited
L&T Arun Excello Realty Private Limited
L&T-Komatsu  Limited
Second Vivekananda Bridge Tollway Company Private Limited
The Dhamra Port Company Limited

TOTAL

3

Purchase/lease of fixed assets
Subsidiaries,  including:

India Infrastructure Developers Limited
L&T Finance Limited

Associates & joint ventures, including:

L&T- Case Equipment Private Limited
L&T-Komatsu  Limited
EWAC Alloys Limited

TOTAL

4

Sale of fixed assets

Subsidiaries,  including:

L&T Shipbuilding Limited
L&T Heavy Engineering LLC

TOTAL

5

Subscription to equity and preference shares
(including application money paid and investment in joint ventures)

Subsidiaries,  including:

L&T Finance Limited
L&T Infrastructure Finance Company Limited
Larsen & Toubro International FZE
L&T Capital Holding Limited
Associates & joint ventures, including:

L&T-Shanghai Urban Corporation Group Joint Venture
L&T-AM Tapovan Joint Venture
L&T-Eastern Joint Venture

TOTAL

6

Purchase of investments

Subsidiary:

L&T Finance Limited

TOTAL

–
–
–
–
457.66

–
187.15

2.37
1.19
2.67

1418.63

1.11

20.42

2702.99

215.05

6.23

221.28

21.53

0.25

0.25

0.21
0.04

–

–

1758.99

985.01

52.10

–
–
533.04
1078.59

13.57
19.17
9.71

47.94

1811.09

1032.95

4.50

4.50

4.50

–

–

152.32
154.53
178.17
225.48
204.30

12.45
25.28
11.83
16.05
–

1.08
–

11.13
6.86
2.43

–
–

250.00
257.00
336.39
–

–
45.25
–

–

153

Notes forming part of the Accounts (contd.)

Sr.
no. Nature of transaction/relationship/major parties

7

Sale of investments
Subsidiary:

L&T Capital Holding Limited

TOTAL

8

Receiving of services from related parties

Subsidiaries,  including:

Larsen & Toubro Infotech Limited
L&T-Sargent and Lundy Limited
L&T-Valdel Engineering Limited

Associates & joint ventures including:

L&T-Komatsu  Limited
L&T-Chiyoda  Limited
L&T-Ramboll Consulting Engineers Limited

TOTAL

9

Rent paid, including lease rentals under leasing/hire purchase
arrangements including loss sharing on equipment finance

Subsidiaries,  including:

L&T Finance Limited

Associates & joint ventures, including:

EWAC Alloys Limited
L&T-Komatsu  Limited
Key management personnel
Relatives of key management personnel

TOTAL

10

Charges for deputation of employees to related parties

Subsidiaries,  including:

L&T-MHI Boilers Private Limited
Larsen & Toubro Infotech Limited
Offshore International FZC
L&T Infrastructure Development Projects Limited
L&T-Valdel Enginnering Limited
Associates & joint ventures, including:

EWAC Alloys Limited
L&T-Case Equipment Private Limited
Audco India Limited
L&T-Komatsu  Limited
L&T-Chiyoda  Limited
L&T-Ramboll Consulting Engineers Limited
The Dhamra Port Company Limited

2008-2009

2007-2008

Amount

Amounts for
major parties

Amount Amounts for
major parties

Rs.crore

1051.54

1051.54

1051.54

–

–

17.51

14.57

0.13

14.70

17.62

0.87

0.13
0.11

18.73

21.27

1.31

8.81

26.32

24.98

1.07

0.11
0.14

26.30

59.09

26.50

10.35
3.46
2.47

–
7.30
1.38

23.31

0.35
0.72

6.29
–
6.04
–
13.08

2.73
5.27
8.56
3.37
4.46
–
–

–

10.99
–
–

0.13
–
–

17.35

0.33
0.53

–
4.32
4.82
2.26
2.28

–
–
–
0.33
0.10
0.11
0.13

TOTAL

85.59

22.58

154

Notes forming part of the Accounts (contd.)

Sr.
no. Nature of transaction/relationship/major parties

11

Dividend received

Subsidiaries,  including:

HPL Cogeneration Limited
Larsen & Toubro Infotech Limited
Associates & joint ventures, including:

L&T-Komatsu  Limited
EWAC Alloys Limited
Audco India Limited
Voith Paper Technology (India) Limited

TOTAL

12

Commission received, including those under agency arrangements

Subsidiaries,  including:

Larsen & Toubro Infotech Limited
L&T Finance Limited
Tractor Engineers Limited
L&T-Demag Plastics Machinery Limited

Associates & joint ventures, including:

L&T-Komatsu  Limited

TOTAL

13

Rent received, overheads recovered and miscellaneous income

Subsidiaries,  including:

Larsen & Toubro Infotech Limited
Larsen & Toubro (Oman) LLC
Associates & joint ventures, including:

L&T-Case Equipment Private Limited
Audco India Limited
L&T-Chiyoda  Limited
L&T-Komatsu  Limited
Metro Tunneling Group

TOTAL

14

Interest received
Subsidiaries,  including:

Bhilai Power Supply Company Limited
L&T Seawoods Private Limited

Associate:

L&T-Case Equipment Private Limited

Key management personnel

TOTAL

15

Interest paid

Subsidiaries,  including:

L&T Finance Limited

Associate:

Audco India Limited

TOTAL

2008-2009

2007-2008

Amount

Amounts for
major parties

Amount Amounts for
major parties

Rs.crore

15.80

56.24

72.04

5.88

151.47

157.35

111.52

33.69

145.21

55.59

1.01

0.06

56.66

9.83

7.77

17.60

–
15.80

28.80
12.44
9.00
6.00

–
–
–
5.88

149.57

55.21
48.04

5.60
7.49
3.27
2.74
7.45

–
35.93

1.01

8.68

7.77

46.91

11.50

58.41

0.84

207.05

207.89

99.91

23.52

123.43

10.09

–

0.03

10.12

6.62

2.35

8.97

28.45
15.64

3.60
1.45
3.60
2.85

0.27
0.23
0.33
–

198.52

42.99
–

4.54
3.63
–
–
–

2.38
–

–

6.15

2.35

155

Notes forming part of the Accounts (contd.)

Sr.
no. Nature of transaction/relationship/major parties

16

Payment of salaries/perquisites

Key management personnel:

2008-2009

2007-2008

Amount

Amounts for
major parties

Amount Amounts for
major parties

Rs.crore

56.46

38.02

A. M. Naik
J.  P. Nayak
Y. M. Deosthalee
K. Venkataramanan
R. N. Mukhija
K. V. Rangaswami
V. K. Magapu
M. V. Kotwal

12.55
6.39
7.16
7.11
7.07
5.21
5.22
5.75

8.39
4.31
4.83
4.79
4.74
3.54
3.54
3.88

TOTAL

56.46

38.02

"Major parties" denote entities who account for 10% or more of the aggregate for that category of transaction during respective period.

iv.

Amount due to/from related parties

Sr.
no. Nature of transaction/relationship/major parties

1

Accounts  receivable

Subsidiaries,  including:

L&T Electrical Saudi Arabia Company Limited, LLC
Larsen & Toubro Infotech Limited
L&T Uttaranchal Hydropower Limited
L&T Interstate Road Corridor Limited
L&T Vadodara Bharuch Tollway Limited

Associates & joint ventures, including:

110.13

L&T Arun Excello Realty Private Limited
Second Vivekanand Bridge Tollway Company Private Limited
The Dhamra Port Company Limited

TOTAL

2

Accounts payable (including acceptance & interest accrued)

Subsidiaries,  including:

Larsen & Toubro Infotech Limited
L&T Finance Limited
Tractor Engineers Limited
Tamco Switchgear (Malaysia) SDN. BHD.

Associates & joint ventures, including:

Audco India Limited
L&T-Hochtief Seabird Joint Venture

600.56

213.15

369.08

As at 31-3-2009

Amount

Amounts for
major parties

As at 31-3-2008
Amount Amounts for
major parties

Rs.crore

490.43

370.69

51.28
63.26
55.00
–
83.35

17.62
–
83.43

55.44
33.16
–
29.17

267.77
62.86

–
68.64
–
74.65
61.47

15.12
27.71
–

22.41
54.87
11.09
–

254.61
–

44.77

415.46

107.55

298.78

TOTAL

582.23

406.33

156

Notes forming part of the Accounts (contd.)

Sr.
no. Nature of transaction/relationship/major parties

3

Loans & advances recoverable
Subsidiaries,  including:

Offshore International FZC
L&T Capital Company Limited
L&T Finance Limited
L&T Seawoods Private Limited
Associates & joint ventures, including:

L&T-Case Equipment Private Limited
L&T-Demag Plastics Machinery Limited
L&T-Chiyoda  Limited
L&T-AM Tapovan Joint Venture

Key management personnel
Relatives of key management personnel

TOTAL

4

Advances against equity contribution

Subsidiaries,  including:

L&T Shipbuilding Limited
Larsen & Toubro International FZE
L&T Power Development Limited
L&T Seawoods Private Limited

TOTAL

5

Unsecured loans (including lease finance)

Subsidiaries,  including:

India Infrastructure Developers Limited
L&T Finance Limited

TOTAL

As at 31-3-2009

Amount

Amounts for
major parties

As at 31-3-2008
Amount Amounts for
major parties

Rs.crore

1704.93

258.50

–
770.81
–
591.60

–
–
–
71.26

248.50
–
–
250.00

–
146.19

43.69

0.79
0.06

303.04

66.35

66.35

9.02

9.02

117.76

0.66
0.10

1823.45

623.59

623.59

150.59

150.59

6

Advances received in the capacity of supplier of goods/services
classified as "advances from customers" in the Balance Sheet

Subsidiaries,  including:

118.29

180.32

L&T Interstate Road Corridor Limited
L&T Krishnagiri Thopur Toll Road Private Limited
L&T-MHI Turbine Generators Private Limited
L&T Vadodara Bharuch Tollway Limited
L&T Chennai-Tada Tollway Limited
L&T Southcity Projects Limited
Associates & joint ventures, including:

Second Vivekananda Bridge Tollway Company Private Limited
L&T Arun Excello Realty Private Limited
The Dhamra Port Company Limited

–
–
25.41
–
34.21
28.97

–
8.03
15.43

23.46

8.89

TOTAL

141.75

189.21

30.11
75.72
48.38
–

12.67
12.05
5.01
4.67

–
46.19
20.00
–

8.50
–

26.83
18.92
–
56.50
–
18.24

1.56
7.33
–

157

Notes forming part of the Accounts (contd.)

Sr.
no. Nature of transaction/relationship/major parties

7

Due to whole-time directors

Key management personnel:

As at 31-3-2009

Amount

Amounts for
major parties

As at 31-3-2008
Amount Amounts for
major parties

Rs.crore

35.47

21.96

A. M. Naik

J. P. Nayak

Y. M. Deosthalee

K. Venkataramanan

R. N. Mukhija

K. V. Rangaswami

V. K. Magapu

M. V. Kotwal

8.45

4.22

4.22

4.22

4.22

3.38

3.38

3.38

5.23

2.62

2.62

2.61

2.61

2.09

2.09

2.09

TOTAL

35.47

21.96

"Major parties" denote entities who account for 10% or more of the aggregate for that category of transaction during respective period.

v.

Notes to related party transactions:

a)

b)

c)

The Company has a sole selling agreement with L&T-Komatsu Limited (LTK), an associate company, valid for the period of 5
years from October 16, 2006 in line with Government of India (GOI) approval letter dated May 28, 2007. The appointment shall
be  in  effect  as  long  as  the  joint  venture  agreement  between  the  parent  Company  and  M/s  Komatsu Asia  Pacific  Pte.  Ltd.,
Singapore (which is a subsidiary of Komatsu Ltd., Japan) remains in force, subject to approval of GOI, under Section 294 AA of
the Companies Act, 1956. As per the terms of the agreement, the Company is the exclusive agent of L&T-Komatsu Limited to
market LTK machines and provide product support. Pursuant to the aforesaid agreement, LTK is required to pay commission to
the Company at specified rates on the sales effected by the Company.

The Company has renewed the selling agency agreement from October 1, 2003 with EWAC Alloys Limited (EWAC), an associate
company. The agreement shall remain valid until either party gives 12 months' prior written notice to the other for termination. As
per the terms of the agreement, the Company is the selling agent authorised to purchase and resell EWAC products in accordance
with the prices and other conditions stipulated in the agreement.

The Company has a selling agency agreement with L&T-Demag Plastics Machinery Limited (LTDPML), a wholly owned subsidiary.
As per the terms of the agreement, the Company is a selling and servicing agent of LTDPML. Pursuant to the aforesaid agreement,
LTDPML is required to pay commission to the Company at specified rates on sales effected by the Company.

Note: The financial impact of the agreements mentioned at (a) to (c) above has been included in/disclosed vide note no.18(iii) supra.

19. Leases:

Where the Company is a lessee:

a)

Finance leases:

i.

[a] Assets acquired on finance lease mainly comprise plant & machinery, vehicles and personal computers. The leases have a
primary period, which is fixed and non-cancellable. In the case of vehicles, the Company has an option to renew the lease
for a secondary period. The agreements provide for revision of lease rentals in the event of changes in (a) taxes, if any,
leviable on the lease rentals (b) rates of depreciation under the Income Tax Act, 1961 and (c) change in the lessor's cost of
borrowings. There are no exceptional/restrictive covenants in the lease agreements.

158

Notes forming part of the Accounts (contd.)

[b] The minimum lease rentals as at March 31, 2009 and the present value as at March 31, 2009 of minimum lease payments

in respect of assets acquired under finance leases are as follows:

Particulars

Rs.crore

Minimum lease
payments

Present value of
minimum lease payments

As at
31-3-2009

As at
31-3-2008

As at
31-3-2009

As at
31-3-2008

1. Payable not later than 1 year

2. Payable later than 1 year and not later than 5 years

3. Payable later than 5 years

Total

Less: Future finance charges

Present value of minimum lease payments

42.89

170.65

–

213.54

67.28

146.26

0.50

0.28

–

0.78

0.08

0.70

20.90

125.36

–

146.26

0.43

0.27

–

0.70

ii.

Contingent rent recognised/(adjusted) in the Profit and Loss Account in respect of finance leases: Rs.nil (previous year: Rs.nil)

b) Operating leases:

i.

The Company has taken various residential/commercial premises and plant and machinery under cancellable operating leases.
These lease agreements are normally renewed on expiry.

ii.

(a) The Company has taken certain assets like cars, technology assets, etc. on non-cancellable operating leases, the future

minimum lease payments in respect of which, as at March 31, 2009 are as follows:

Minimum lease payments

1. Payable not later than 1 year

2. Payable later than 1 year and not later than 5 years

3. Payable later than 5 years

Total

Rs.crore

12.02

9.03

–

21.05

(b) The lease agreements provide for an option to the Company to renew the lease period at the end of the non-cancellable

period. There are no exceptional/restrictive covenants in the lease agreements.

iii.

Lease rental expense in respect of operating leases: Rs.41.50 crore (previous year: Rs.40.91 crore)

iv. Contingent rent recognised in the Profit and Loss Account: Rs.0.11 crore (previous year: Rs.0.14 crore)

20. Provision for current tax includes:

i.

ii.

Provision for wealth tax Rs.3.37 crore [including Rs.0.98 crore being provision for wealth tax in respect of earlier years] (previous
year: Rs.1.23 crore)

Rs.53.84 crore being provision for income tax in respect of earlier years (previous year: provision for income tax of earlier years written
back Rs.25.33 crore)

iii. Rs.2.07 crore in respect of income tax payable outside India (previous year: Rs.nil)

iv. Provision for tax on fringe benefits includes credit for excess provision of Rs.0.20 crore pertaining to earlier years, reversed during the

year. (previous year: provision includes Rs.0.79 crore pertaining to earlier years)

159

Notes forming part of the Accounts (contd.)

21. Major components of deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets:

Particulars

Deferred tax
liabilities/(assets)

Charge/(credit) to
Profit and Loss Account

Charge/(credit) to
reserves

Deferred tax
liabilities/(assets)

As at 31-3-2008

ordinary
activity

extraordinary
activity

securities
premium account

hedging
 reserve

As at 31.3.2009

Rs.crore

Deferred tax liabilities:
Difference between book and

tax depreciation

Gain on derivative transactions to be

offered for tax purposes in the year of
transfer to Profit and Loss Account
Disputed statutory liabilities paid and

claimed as deduction for tax purposes
but not debited to Profit and Loss Account

Total

Deferred tax (assets):
Provision for doubtful debts and advances

debited to Profit and Loss Account
Loss on derivative transactions to be

claimed for tax purposes in the year of
transfer to Profit and Loss Account
Unpaid statutory liabilities/provision for
compensated absences debited to
Profit and Loss Account

Other items giving rise to timing differences

Total

Net deferred tax liability/(assets)

Previous year

220.21

64.49

2.69

–

–

24.12

244.33

2.62

67.11

(100.01)

(45.84)

–

–

(48.78)
(34.17)

(182.96)

61.37

40.19

(19.34)
8.51

(56.67)

10.44

19.95

–

–

2.69

–

–

–
–

–

2.69

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–
–

–

–

1.23

–

287.39

121.03

121.03

–

121.03

26.74

435.16

–

(145.85)

(147.06)

(147.06)

–
–

(68.12)
(25.66)

(147.06)

(386.69)

(26.03)

–

48.47

61.37

22. Basic and diluted earnings per share [EPS] computed in accordance with Accounting Standard (AS) 20 “Earnings per Share”.

Particulars

Before
extraordinary  items

After
extraordinary  items

2008-2009

2007-2008

2008-2009

2007-2008

Basic

Profit after tax as per the accounts (Rs.crore)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding

Basic EPS (Rupees)

Diluted

Profit after tax as per the accounts (Rs.crore)
Add: Interest/exchange difference (gain)/loss on bonds

convertible into equity shares (net of tax) (Rs.crore)

A
B

A/B

A

B

Adjusted profit for diluted earnings per share (Rs.crore)

C=A+B

Weighted average number of shares outstanding
Add: Weighted average number of potential equity shares

that could arise on conversion of FCCBs

Add: Weighted average number of potential equity shares

on account of employee stock options

D

E

F

2709.20
58,51,18,186

2173.42

2173.42
57,50,52,204 58,51,18,186 57,50,52,204

3481.66

46.30

37.80

59.50

37.80

2709.20

2173.42

3481.66

2173.42

–

2709.20

(21.85)

2151.57

–

3481.66

(21.85)

2151.57

58,51,18,186

57,50,52,204 58,51,18,186 57,50,52,204

–

24,59,448

–

24,59,448

79,89,615

1,39,06,732

79,89,615

1,39,06,732

Weighted average number of shares outstanding for Diluted EPS G=D+E+F

59,31,07,801

59,14,18,384 59,31,07,801 59,14,18,384

Diluted EPS (Rupees)

C/G

45.68

36.38

58.70

36.38

160

Notes forming part of the Accounts (contd.)

23. Disclosures required by Accounting Standard (AS) 29 "Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets":

a) Movement in provisions:

Particulars

Product
warranties

Excise
duty

Sales
tax

Rs.crore

Class of Provisions

Litigation

Contractual Others

Total

obligations

related rectification cost-
construction
contracts

Balance as at 1-4-2008
Additional provision during the year
Provision for extraordinary item
Provision reversed during the year
Balance as at 31-3-2009
(5 = 1 + 2 + 3 - 4)

18.09
6.43
–
8.69

4.06
–
–
3.96

21.78
20.65
–
1.12

15.83

0.10

41.31

2.11
–
–
2.11

–

62.40
128.43

2.70 111.14
10.31 165.82
– 186.28* 186.28
27.18
–

11.30

190.83 187.99 436.06

Sr.
no.

1
2
3
4
5

* Refer note no.10

b) Nature of provisions:

i.

Product warranties: The Company gives warranties on certain products and services, undertaking to repair or replace the items
that fail to perform satisfactorily during the warranty period. Provision made as at March 31, 2009 represents the amount of the
expected  cost  of  meeting  such  obligations  of  rectification/replacement. The  timing  of  the  outflows  is  expected  to  be  within  a
period of two years from the date of Balance Sheet.
ii.
Provision for excise duty represents the differential duty liability that is expected to materialise in respect of matters in appeal.
iii. Provision for sales tax represents mainly the differential sales tax liability on account of non-collection of declaration forms for the

period prior to 5 years.

iv. Provision for litigation related obligations represents liabilities that are expected to materialise in respect of matters in appeal.
v.

Contractual rectification cost represents the estimated cost the Company is likely to incur during defect liability period as per the
contract obligations in respect of completed construction contracts accounted under AS 7 (Revised) “Construction Contracts”.

c) Disclosure in respect of contingent liabilities is given as part of Schedule J to the Balance Sheet.

24. a)

The expenditure on research and development activities, as certified by the management, is Rs.80.19 crore (including capital expenditure
of Rs.5.01 crore) [previous year: Rs.67.25 crore, including capital expenditure of Rs.6.61 crore].

b)

An amount of Rs.197.46 crore (net loss) (previous year: Rs.280.89 crore [net loss]) has been accounted under respective revenue
heads in the Profit and Loss Account towards exchange differences arising on foreign currency transactions and forward contracts
covered under Accounting Standard (AS) 11 “The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates”.

25.

In line with the Company's risk management policy, the various financial risks mainly relating to changes in the exchange rates, interest
rates and commodity prices are hedged by using a combination of forward contracts, swaps and other derivative contracts, besides the
natural hedges.

a)

The particulars of derivative contracts entered into for hedging purposes outstanding as at March 31, 2009 are as under:

Category of derivative instruments

For hedging foreign currency risks
a)

Forward contracts for receivables including firm commitments and
highly probable forecasted transactions
Forward contracts for payables including firm commitments and
highly probable forecasted transactions

b)

c) Currency swaps
d) Option contracts
For hedging interest rate risks
Interest rate swaps

For hedging commodity price risks

Commodity futures

i

ii

iii

Rs.crore

Amount of exposures hedged

As at
31-3-2009

As at
31-3-2008

4549.23

1999.09

6800.95
4946.36
108.25

1886.87
3658.49
3595.17

–

150.00

12.98

–

161

Notes forming part of the Accounts (contd.)

b) Unhedged foreign currency exposures as at March 31, 2009 are as under:

Rs.crore

Unhedged  foreign  currency  exposures

i
ii

Receivables, including firm commitments and highly probable forecasted transactions
Payables, including firm commitments and highly probable forecasted transactions

As at
31-3-2009

As at
31-3-2008

14047.29
7491.61

11000.89
6919.90

26. Estimated  amount  of  contracts  remaining  to  be  executed  on  capital  account  (net  of  advances)  Rs.764.98  crore  (previous year:

Rs.608.16 crore).

27. Managerial  remuneration

a) Managing and whole-time directors' remuneration:

Particulars

Salary
Perquisites
Commission
Contribution to provident/superannuation fund

Total

Rs.crore

2008-2009

2007-2008

5.94
3.87
35.47
11.18

56.46

5.67
2.93
21.96
7.46

38.02

Note: The above figures do not include contribution to gratuity fund, pension scheme and provision for compensated absences, since
the same is provided on an actuarial basis for the Company as a whole.

b) Managerial remuneration and computation of net profit under Section 349 of the Companies Act, 1956.

Profit before tax before extraordinary items as per Profit and Loss Account
Add: Managing and whole-time directors' remuneration and commission

Commission paid to non-executive directors
Directors' fees
Depreciation, obsolescence and amortisation charged to the Accounts

Less: Transfer from revaluation reserve

Provision for diminution in value of investments

Less: Provision no longer required for earlier years

Provision for doubtful debts and advances (net)

Less: Provisions written-back

307.30
1.31

8.12
7.75

226.99
72.50

Provision for foreseeable losses on construction contracts
Profit (net) on sale of fixed assets as per Section 349 of the Companies Act, 1956

(net of capital profits)

Less:Profit on sale of fixed assets as per Profit and Loss Account (net)

Depreciation and obsolescence as per Section 350 of the Companies Act, 1956

Net profit as per Section 198 of the Companies Act, 1956

Maximum permissible remuneration to whole-time directors under Section 198

of the Companies Act, 1956 @ 10% of the profits computed above

Restricted as per service agreements to
Maximum permissible managerial remuneration to non-executive directors under

Section 198 of the Companies Act, 1956 @ 1%

Restricted as per shareholders' approval to

56.46
0.90
0.22

305.99

0.37

154.49
55.81
(1.71)

4.78
305.99

Rs.crore

3940.41

572.53

4512.94

310.77

4202.17

420.22
56.46

42.02
0.90

162

Notes forming part of the Accounts (contd.)

c) Miscellaneous expenses include provision of Rs.0.90 crore (net) [previous year: Rs.0.90 crore] towards commission payable to non-executive

directors of the Company, in terms of the special resolution passed at the annual general meeting held on August 26, 2005.

28. Auditors' remuneration (excluding service tax) and expenses charged to the accounts:

Particulars

Particulars

Particulars

Audit fees

Certification work

Tax audit fees

Expenses  reimbursed

29. Value of imports (on C.I.F. basis):

Raw materials

Components and spare parts

Spare parts for sale

Capital goods

30. Expenditure in foreign currency:

On overseas contracts

Royalty and technical know-how fees

Interest

Professional/consultation  fees

Other matters

31. Dividends remitted in foreign currency:

Dividend for the year ended March 31, 2008 to:

Particulars

Rs.crore

2008-2009

2007-2008

0.68

0.89

0.16

0.16

0.50

0.88

0.18

0.07

Rs.crore

2008-2009

2007-2008

1208.80

2145.65

398.13

617.23

624.75

1430.39

253.52

198.47

Rs.crore

2008-2009

2007-2008

2155.49

1545.01

2.36

100.09

113.10

3.28

56.75

82.04

1142.08

336.72

Rs.crore

2008-2009

2007-2008

i. 9 non-resident shareholders on 7,850 shares held by them (previous year: 7,850 shares) -

0.01

–

on 2-9-2008

ii. Custodian of global depositary receipts on 1,09,85,759 shares (previous year: 94,68,501 shares) -

16.48

3.44

on 2-9-2008

32. Earnings in foreign exchange:

Export of goods [including Rs.1592.09 crore on FOB basis (previous year: Rs.1432.49 crore)]

Particulars

Construction and project related activities

Export of services

Commission

Interest and dividend received

Other receipts

Rs.crore

2008-2009

2007-2008

1651.32

5196.41

452.61

38.14

2.98

6.77

1446.72

3611.31

577.99

2.91

17.66

–

163

Notes forming part of the Accounts (contd.)

33. The Company has amounts due to suppliers under The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, [MSMED Act] as at

March 31, 2009. The disclosure pursuant to the said Act is as under:

Particulars

Principal amount due to suppliers under MSMED Act, 2006

Interest accrued, due to suppliers under MSMED Act on the above amount. and unpaid

Payment made to suppliers (other than interest) beyond the appointed day during the year

Interest paid to suppliers under MSMED Act (other than Section 16)

Interest paid to suppliers under MSMED Act (Section 16)

Interest due and payable towards suppliers under MSMED Act for payments already made

Interest accrued and remaining unpaid at the end of the year to suppliers under MSMED Act

Rs.crore

2008-2009

2007-2008

9.64

0.12

22.09

–

0.13

0.13

0.25

3.55

0.01

9.43

–

0.06

0.06

0.07

Note: The information has been given in respect of such vendors to the extent they could be identified as "Micro and Small" enterprises on
the basis of information available with the Company.

34. The Company has given, inter alia, the following undertakings in respect of its investments:

a)

Jointly  with  L&T  Infrastructure  Development  Projects  Limited  [a  subsidiary  of  the  Company],  to  the  term  lenders  of  its  subsidiary
companies L&T Transportation Infrastructure Limited (LTTIL):

i.

ii.

not to reduce their joint shareholding in LTTIL below 51% until the financial assistance received from the term lenders is repaid
in full by LTTIL and

to  jointly  meet  the  shortfall  in  the  working  capital  requirements  of  LTTIL  until  the  financial  assistance  received  from  the  term
lenders is repaid in full by LTTIL.

b)

c)

d)

e)

f)

In terms of Company's concession agreement with Government of India and Government of Gujarat, not to change the control over
L&T  Western  India  Tollbridge  Limited  [a  subsidiary  of  L&T  Infrastructure  Development  Projects  Limited]  during  the  period  of  the
agreement.

To the debenture holders of L&T Infrastructure Development Projects Limited [a subsidiary of the Company] and to the lenders of its
subsidiaries  L&T  Panipat  Elevated  Corridor  Private  Limited  &  L&T  Krishnagiri  Thopur  Toll  Road  Limited,  not  to  dilute  Company's
shareholding below 51%.

To  the  lender  of  L&T  Offshore  International  FZC  (a  subsidiary  of  the  Company),  not  to  pledge  or  reduce  it's  shareholding  in  L&T
International FZE (the holding company of L&T Offshore International FZC) below 100% of the issued & allotted share capital.

Jointly with L&T-MHI Turbine Generators Private Limited (a subsidiary of L&T Power Limited, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of
the  Company)  and  Mitsubishi  Heavy  Industries  Limited  (JV  partners  in  L&T-MHI  Turbine  Generators  Private  Limited),  to Andhra
Pradesh Power Development Company Limited (APPDCL) to render unconditional and irrevocable financial support for the successful
execution of APPDCL 2x800 MW Power Project - Steam Turbine Generator Package Tender, near Krishnapatnam, Nellore district,
Andhra Pradesh.

Not to sell or otherwise transfer, deal with or agree to acquire, sell or otherwise transfer or deal with, in any manner the shares of
Satyam Computer Services Limited (SCSL), held by the Company or its affiliates, till October 21, 2009 or a date approved by the
appropriate authorities which ever is earlier.

35. During the year, the Company transferred at book value the equity investments held by it in the following companies to its wholly-owned

subsidiary L&T Capital Holdings Limited,

Name of the company

India Infrastructure Developers Limited

L&T Finance Limited

L&T Infrastructure Finance Company Limited

NAC Infrastructure Equipment Limited

Sr.
no.

1

2

3

4

164

No. of
equity shares

5,60,60,000

18,66,91,500

50,00,00,000

45,00,000

Detail of investments

Face value
per share

Amount
invested

Rupees

Rs.crore

10

10

10

10

56.06

490.98

500.00

4.50

Notes forming part of the Accounts (contd.)

36. There are no amounts due and outstanding to be credited to Investor Education & Protection Fund as at March 31, 2009.

37. According to the Company, Construction is a service activity and therefore, the same is covered under para 3(ii)(c) of Part II of Schedule VI

to the Companies Act, 1956.

38. Details of sales, raw materials and components consumed, capacities & production, inventories and purchase of trading goods:

a)

Sales:

Class of goods

2008-2009

2007-2008

Unit

Quantity

Value

Quantity

Value

Tonnes

8,187

Petrol dispensing and metering pumps

Nos.

1,979

Earthmoving and agricultural machinery and spares

Welding alloys & accessories

Industrial machinery

Nuclear purpose equipment, de-aerators, ultra high
pressure vessels including multiwall vessels, high
pressure heat exchangers and high pressure heaters
in aggregate

Plant & equipment and modules for nuclear power
projects, heavy water projects, nuclear and space
research and allied projects, including items for
Chemical, Oil & Gas, etc. industries

Powder metallurgy and industrial products

Industrial electronic control panels

Valves and accessories

Chemical plant & machinery, including pharmaceutical,
dyestuff, distillery, brewery and solvent extraction plants,
evaporator and crystalliser plants and pollution control
equipment in aggregate

Switchgear, all types

Electro surgical unit and accessories

Ship auxiliaries and components of mechanised
sailing vessels

Complete cement making machinery, including rotary
kilns and fluxo packers in aggregate

Transmission line tower

Steel structural fabrication

Rubber processing machinery and accessories

Ultrasound equipment and accessories

Patient monitoring system and accessories

Electricity meters

Ready mix concrete

Defence equipment all types

Others

TOTAL @

Rs.crore

417.77

194.36

318.36

Rs.crore

165.45

329.86

283.61

16,097

Tonnes

13,278

Tonnes

110

30.48

292

20.51

Tonnes

36,388

3583.79

29,423

2972.09

100.83

137.81

781.97

2358.85

1071.91

4.38

37.29

117.68

172.40

871.66

8,771

1178.87

965.74

4.49

6,649

106.14

Tonnes

60

8.70

168

14.57

Nos.

Tonnes

Tonnes

Nos.

Nos.

Parts for
3 Plants

22,807

13,086

–

240

100.80

121.63

140.75

Parts for
2 Plants

42,297

7,054

–

6,93,771

298.77

195.74

75.25

18.03

299.36

11.12

46.84

111.93

235

297.05

20.05

53.70

144.09

Cu.m.

20,26,416

605.92

30,72,870

1067.62

54.60

2274.44

12813.89

55.47

1541.30

10970.14

165

@ includes Rs.6933.20 crore of construction & project related activity (previous year: Rs.4837.29 crore)

Notes forming part of the Accounts (contd.)

b) Raw materials and components consumed:

i)

Class of goods:

Particulars

Steel

Non-ferrous metals

Bakelite

Cement machinery components

Nuclear equipment components, including items for
Oil & Gas industries, etc. in aggregate

Chemical plant components

Switchgear  components

Electronic devices, test & measuring instruments
and industrial electronic control panel components

Metering & protection systems and medical
equipment and components

Industrial machinery components

Power plant & machinery components

Others

TOTAL

ii)

Classification of goods:

2008-2009

2007-2008

Unit

Quantity

Value

Quantity

Value

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Tonnes

Metres

46,976

16,39,248

Sq. mtrs.

14,86,147

Nos./Sets

31,21,882

Tonnes

Metres

Sq. mtrs.

Nos.

Tonnes.

2,487

8,18,158

2,147

43,851

376

207.31

209.14

376.14

706.69

86.29

8.92

7.80

13.01

4.26

63.30

1626.55

1176.84

782.55

29.57

170.14

47.89

514.67

587.93

6619.00

73,164

279.84

8,99,498

5,23,345

9,33,089

3,649

7,44,906

1,327

1,03,841

404

79.99

352.48

478.45

112.86

9.62

5.61

9.10

5.05

112.55

1275.90

671.20

767.76

137.21

203.36

43.68

316.87

983.56

5845.09

2008-2009

2007-2008

Particulars

% to total
consumption

Value % to total
Rs.crore consumption

Value
Rs.crore

2343.24

3501.85

40

60

100

5845.09

Imported (including through canalising agencies)

Indigenous

TOTAL

44

56

100

2935.28

3683.72

6619.00

166

Notes forming part of the Accounts (contd.)

c) Capacities & production:

Class of goods

Scrapper, bulldozer, ripper and loader attachments

Road rollers, hot mix plants and other road construction and
bridge  construction  machinery

Dairy machinery and equipment - various items in aggregate

Chemical plant and machinery, including pharmaceutical, dyestuff,
distillery, brewery and solvent extraction plants, evaporator and
crystalliser plants and pollution control equipment in aggregate

Equipment for food processing industry

Complete cement making machinery, including rotary kilns and
fluxo packers in aggregate

Sugarcane and beet diffusion, beet preparation and beet pulp
dehydration  plants

Nuclear purpose equipment, de-aerators, ultra high pressure
vessels, vessels including multiwall vessels, high pressure
heat exchangersand high pressure heaters in aggregate

Plant and equipment and modules for nuclear power projects,
heavy water projects, nuclear and space research and allied
projects, including items for chemical, oil and gas, etc. industries

Complete high speed bottling plants

Pulp and paper making plants

Suspended particles drying plants

Unit

Nos

Nos

Nos

Tonnes

Tonnes

Nos

Nos

Tonnes

Tonnes

Nos

Tonnes

Nos

Licensed
capacity

250
(250)

150
(150)

35,584
(35,584)

6,567
(6,567)

65
(65)

2
(2)

2
(2)

5,000
(5,000)

10,000
(10,000)

6
(6)

2,000
(2,000)

6
(6)

Containers for liquefied gases and chemicals

Nos

Not  applicable *

Steel plant valves

Nos

Ship auxiliaries and components of mechanised sailing vessels

Tonnes

Rubber  processing  machinery

Switchgear, all types

Miscellaneous  electrical  items

Petrol dispensing and metering pumps

Nos

Nos

Nos

Nos

(Not applicable)*

40
(40)

1,000
(1,000)

109
(109)

26,78,500$
(26,78,500)$

10,49,100
(10,49,100)

4,800
(4,800)

Press tools, jigs, fixtures, dies for pressure castings, moulds
for plastic injection and bakelite

Rs.Lakh/Nos

Rs.220 lakh@

Rs.330 lakh
(Rs.220 lakh)@ (Rs.295 lakh)

Industrial  machinery

Tonnes

12,000
(12,000)

12,000
(12,000)

Installed
capacity

Actual
production

250
(250)

150
(150)

35,584
(35,584)

6,567
(6,567)

65
(65)

–
(–)

–
(–)

–
(–)

7,507
(9,171)

–
(–)

2

Parts for 3 plants
(2) (Parts for 2 plants)

2
(2)

3,950
(3,950)

–
(–)

110
(292)

10,000
(10,000)

28,451 #
(33,800)#

6
(6)

800
(800)

6
(6)

1,000  tonnes
carrying  capacity
(1,000 tonnes
carrying capacity)

40
(40)

1,000
(1,000)

109
(109)

31,74,750
(31,74,750)

10,39,100
(10,39,100)

4,800
(4,800)

–
(–)

–
(–)

–
(–)

–

(–)

–
(–)

60
(168)

244
(232)

58,98,474
(50,42,105)

–
(–)

1,882
(6,757)

510 nos
(370 nos)

13,278
(16,169)

167

 
Notes forming part of the Accounts (contd.)

c) Capacities & production (contd.)

Class of goods

Industrial electronic control panels

Electronic  devices

Electro surgical unit and accessories

Ultrasound  equipment  and  accessories

Patient monitoring system and accessories

Relays

Control & relay panels

Electricity  meters

Transmission line tower

Steel structural fabrication

Steel re-rolling

Ready mix concrete

Defence equipment. all types

Parts for aircraft and other metal products

Parts and accessories for prime movers, boilers, steam
generating plants and nuclear reactor

Commercial  ships

Unit

Nos

Nos

Nos

Nos

Nos

Nos

Nos

Nos

Tonnes

Metric Tonnes

Tonnes

Licensed
capacity

2,500
(2,500)

30,000
(30,000)

Not applicable *
(Not applicable) *

Not applicable *
(Not applicable) *

Not applicable *
(Not applicable) *

Not applicable *
(Not applicable) *

Not applicable *
(Not applicable) *

Not applicable *
(Not applicable) *

90,000
(51,000)

12,000
(12,000)

40,000
(40,000)

Installed
capacity

2,500
(2,500)

30,000
(30,000)

1,250
(1,250)

1,000
(1,000)

7,000
(7,000)

60,000
(60,000)

100
(100)

Actual
production

410
(638)

–
(9,248)

341
(452)

312
(519)

6,239
(6,603)

34,363
(55,222)

–
(–)

7,00,000
(7,00,000)

6,16,426
(5,83,540)

90,000
(51,000)

12,000
(12,000)

40,000
(40,000)

86,355
(62,804)

30,018
(45,852)

32,453
(31,506)

M3

Nos

No.

Nos

Nos

–
(53,58,400)

–
(53,58,400)

21,50,002
(34,65,306)

3,971
(3,971)

1,00,000
(–)

25,000
(–)

–
(–)

3,971

915 parts thereof
(3,971) (274 parts thereof)

1,00,000
(–)

25,000
(–)

2
(2)

–
(–)

–
(–)

–
(–)

Figures in brackets pertain to previous year.

*

Licensing not applicable. Installed capacity is based on one of the following:

1.

Entrepreneur's memoranda filed with Government of India, Ministry of Industry, New Delhi;

2. Registration with the Directorate General of Technical Development;

3.

4.

Approval obtained from the Government of India, Ministry of Industry, New Delhi;

Agreement with Government of India, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas.

@ Excludes Rs.200 lakh in respect of memorandum no.1322/SIA/IMO/92 dated 27-3-1992 of which capacity of Rs.75 lakh has

been installed.

Excludes 6,96,250 nos. in respect of memoranda nos.924/SIA/IMO/91 and 922/SIA/IMO/91 dated 11-9-1991 of which capacity
of 4,96,250 nos. has been installed.

Includes production from external sources

$

#

168

 
Notes forming part of the Accounts (contd.)

d)

Inventories:

Class  of  goods

As at 31-3-2009

As at 31-3-2008

As at 31-3-2007

Unit Quantity

Value Quantity

Value Quantity

Value

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Electronic, medical and other instruments,
accessories  and  spares

Industrial  machinery

Switchgear, all types

Complete cement making machinery, including rotary
kilns and fluxo packers in aggregate

–

Tonnes

–

253

–

1.08

132.66

–

253

–

3.52

130.54

–

221

Nos

–

– Parts for
2 Plants

0.47 Parts for
2 Plants

Patient monitoring systems and accessories

5.08

9.43

0.17

4.49

120.03

38.40

7.07

Tonnes

152

495.71

152

444.45

152

568.94

Chemical plant & machinery, including pharmaceutical,
dyestuff, distillery, brewery and solvent extraction plants,
evaporator and crystalliser plants and pollution control
equipment in aggregate

Industrial electronic control panels

Spares for earthmoving and agricultural machinery

Nuclear purpose equipment, deaerators, ultra high
pressure vessels including multiwall vessels, high
pressure heat exchangers and high pressure
heaters in aggregate

Ultrasound  equipment  and  accessories

Powder metallurgy and industrial products

Petrol dispensing and metering pumps

Nos

184

Valves and accessories

Earthmoving  machinery,  including  bulldozers,  dumpers,
scrappers, loaders, vibratory compactors and drag lines
(excluding walking drag lines)

Welding alloys and accessories

Electronic test & measuring instruments

Plant and equipment and modules for nuclear power
projects, heavy water projects, nuclear and space
research and allied projects including items for Chemical,
Oil & Gas, etc. industries

Defence equipment, all types

Commercial  Ships

Ship auxiliaries and components of mechanised
sailing  vessels

Others

Total @

–

74.91

159.24

5.90

10.29

2.28

5.82

25.14

14.61

–

2843.83

283.18

399.99

62.16

700.68

5222.56

281

0.01

57.30

129.91

6.09

10.56

2.92

5.16

18.23

21.62

–

1813.85

665.93

191.17

39.70

227.07

3777.93

@ includes Rs.4880.02 crore shown as construction-related WIP in current year (previous year: Rs.3456.55 crore)

173

0.04

38.49

96.48

6.13

8.18

4.74

2.56

6.22

16.56

0.49

1386.27

–

–

–

530.82

2836.08

169

Notes forming part of the Accounts (contd.)

e)

Purchases of trading goods:

Class  of  goods

Earthmoving and agricultural machinery and spares

Welding alloys and accessories

Valves and accessories

Electronic, medical & other instruments, accessories and spares

Powder metallurgy and industrial products

Others

Total

Notes:

Rs.crore

2008-2009

2007-2008

325.50

120.53

603.26

469.95

68.54

90.91

240.51

127.77

764.03

284.13

71.48

138.18

1678.69

1626.10

(a) The installed capacities are as certified by managing/whole-time directors, on which the auditors have placed reliance.

(b)

In terms of note 3 to para 3 of Part II of Schedule VI, items like spare parts and accessories are given without quantities in respect
of sales, purchases and stocks.

(c) Quantitative figures for sales are after exclusion of inter-divisional transfers, capitalisation/captive consumption, samples, etc.

39. Miscellaneous expenses include donations aggregating to Rs.4.70 crore made during the year to political parties as follows: Akhil Bharatiya
Congress Committee: Rs.2.25 crore, Bharatiya Janata Party: Rs.2.00 crore and Shiv Sena Madhyavarti Karyalaya: Rs.0.45 crore.

40. Certain elements of operational income of business segments forming a part of segment results used to be hitherto categorised as a part
of 'other income' in the Profit and Loss Account. During the current year the same have been regrouped under 'other operational income' in
the Profit and Loss Account to reflect the proper classification.

41.

Interest income, has been shown separately as a part of 'other income' during current year.

42. Figures for the previous year have been regrouped/reclassified wherever necessary.

170

Notes forming part of the Accounts (contd.)

43. Balance Sheet abstract and Company’s general business profile

I. Registration details
Registration no.
Balance Sheet date

L 9 9 9 9 9 M H 1 9 4 6 P L C 0 0 4 7 6 8
3 1
Date

2 0 0 9
Year

0 3
  Month

II. Capital raised during the year (Amount in Rs.thousands) @

Public issue

Bonus issue

N I L

5 8 5 1 8 4

State Code

1 1

Rights issue

Private placement

N I L

N I L

@ The Company also raised capital during the year by way of allotment of shares under Employee Stock Ownership Schemes amounting to Rs.1537 Thousands

III. Position of mobilisation and deployment of funds (amount in Rs.thousands)

Sources of funds

Total liabilities
1 9 4 5 0 8 7 6 0
Paid-up capital

1 1 7 1 3 7 6

* Including employees stock options outstanding Rs.2356655 thousands.
Secured loans

1 1 0 2 3 7 9 4

Deferred tax liabilities

4 3 5 1 6 2 6

Application of funds

Net fixed assets and net intangible assets

5 1 9 4 5 9 5 6

Net current assets

5 6 0 5 6 0 6 7

Misc. expenditure

2 6 2 2

IV. Performance of Company (Amount in Rs.Thousands)

Total assets
1 9 4 5 0 8 7 6 0
Reserves & surplus*
1 2 3 4 2 5 5 3 1

Unsecured loans

5 4 5 3 6 4 3 3

Investments

8 2 6 3 7 2 0 9

Deferred tax assets

3 8 6 6 9 0 6

Accumulated  losses

N I L

Turnover (Including other income)
3 4 6 7 9 7 3 3 8

+ – Profit/loss before tax before extraordinary items @
+

3 9 4 0 4 0 7 6

Total expenditure
3 0 7 3 9 3 2 6 2
  Profit/loss after tax @ $
3 4 8 1 6 5 4 9

+ –
+

@ Includes Company’s share in profit of integrated joint ventures Rs.106819 thousands (net of tax).
$ Includes extraordinary items Rs.7724613 thousands [net of tax] (see note no.10)
Basic earnings per share after extraordinary items in Rupees #

Dividend rate%

5 9 . 5 0

5 2 5

V. Generic names of three principal products/services of the Company (as per monetory terms)

# Basic earnings per share before extraordinary items - Rs.46.30

Item code no. (ITC code)
Product description

Construction and project related activity.

N A

Item code no. (ITC code)

8 4 7 9 8 9 . 0 2

Product description

Plant and equipment and modules for nuclear power projects, heavy water projects, nuclear and space
research and allied projects including items for chemical, oil and gas, etc. industries.

Item code no. (ITC code)
Product description

8 4 7 9 8 9 . 0 2
Chemical plant & machinery, including pharmaceutical, dyestuff, distillery, brewery and solvent extraction
plants, evaporator and crystalliser plants and pollution control equipment in aggregate.

As per our report attached
SHARP & TANNAN
Chartered Accountants
by the hand of
F. M. KOBLA
Partner
Membership No.15882
Mumbai, May 28, 2009

Signature to Schedules A to Q and Notes

A. M. NAIK
Chairman & Managing Director

Y. M. DEOSTHALEE

S. RAJGOPAL

M. M. CHITALE

N. MOHAN RAJ

BHAGYAM RAMANI

A. K. JAIN

N. HARIHARAN
Company Secretary

Directors

Mumbai, May 28, 2009

171

Statement pursuant to Section 212 of the Companies Act, 1956, relating to
subsidiary companies
Name of the subsidiary company

L&T Finance
Limited

Larsen &
Toubro
Infotech
Limited
31-3-2009

Larsen &
Toubro
(Oman)
LLC
31-12-2008

India
Infrastructure
Developers
Limited
31-3-2009

L&T
Infocity
Limited

31-3-2009

Larsen & Larsen & Toubro
Infotech
Canada
Limited
31-3-2009

Toubro
International
FZE
31-12-2008

Financial year of the subsidiary company ended on

31-3-2009

Number of shares in the subsidiary company held
by Larsen & Toubro Limited at the above date -

–
–

Equity shares
Preference shares

The extent of interest in subsidiary companies of
Larsen & Toubro Limited as at the above date
The net aggregate of profits, less losses, of the subsidiary company
so far as it concerns the members of Larsen & Toubro Limited:

NIL
NIL

3,00,00,000
NIL

NIL
NIL

NIL
NIL

NIL
NIL

1,616
NIL

NIL
NIL

99.99%

100.00%

65.00%

99.99%

53.17%

100.00%

100.00%

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

(i)

(ii)

(b)

Dealt with in the accounts of Larsen & Toubro Limited
amounted to:
(a)

for the subsidiary’s financial year ended
March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008
for previous financial years of the subsidiary since it
became subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro Limited
Not dealt with in the accounts of Larsen & Toubro Limited
amounted to:
(a)

for the subsidiary’s financial year ended
March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008
for previous financial years of the subsidiary since
it became subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro Limited

(b)

Changes in the interest of Larsen & Toubro Limited between the
end of the subsidiary’s financial year and March 31, 2009
Number of shares acquired
Material changes between the end of the subsidiary’s financial
year and March 31, 2009

Fixed assets (net additions)
Investments

(i)
(ii)
(iii) Moneys lent by the subsidiary
(iv) Moneys borrowed by the subsidiary company other

than for meeting current liabilities

Name of the subsidiary company

Financial year of the subsidiary company ended on

Number of shares in the subsidiary company held
by Larsen & Toubro Limited at the above date -

–
–

Equity shares
Preference shares

Holding company’s interest in subsidiary company
The net aggregate of profits, less losses, of the subsidiary company
so far as it concerns the members of Larsen & Toubro Limited:

(i)

(ii)

(b)

Dealt with in the accounts of Larsen & Toubro Limited
amounted to:
(a)

for the subsidiary’s financial year ended
March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008
for previous financial years of the subsidiary since it
became subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro Limited
Not dealt with in the accounts of Larsen & Toubro Limited
amounted to:
(a)

for the subsidiary’s financial year ended
March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008
for previous financial years of the subsidiary since
it became subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro Limited

(b)

Changes in the interest of Larsen & Toubro Limited between the
end of the subsidiary’s financial year and March 31, 2009
Number of shares acquired
Material changes between the end of the subsidiary’s financial
year and March 31, 2009

Fixed assets (net additions)
Investments

(i)
(ii)
(iii) Moneys lent by the subsidiary
(iv) Moneys borrowed by the subsidiary company other

than for meeting current liabilities

172

NIL

30.55

98.82

234.92

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

15.80

143.91

246.33

450.68

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

3.26

36.91

48.79

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

Narmada

L&T L&T-Sargent &
Infrastructure Transportation Lundy Limited
Infrastructure
Construction
Limited
Enterprise Limited
31-3-2009
31-3-2009

31-3-2009

NIL

NIL

3.32

(13.09)

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

Larsen &
Toubro
(East Asia)
SDN.BHD
31-12-2008

NIL

5.28

25.04

81.37

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

(302.48)

(81.07)

76

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

2.03

0.39

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

L&T Western
India
Tollbridge

L&T Larsen & Toubro
Infrastructure (Wuxi) Electric
Company
Development
Limited Projects Limited
Limited
31-12-2008
31-3-2009

31-3-2009

1,26,48,507
NIL
79.65%

1,08,64,000
NIL
79.65%

27,52,129
NIL
50.00%

NIL
NIL
30.00%

1,39,50,007
NIL
79.65%

19,30,31,352
NIL
79.65%

NIL
NIL
100.00%

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

NIL

NIL

13.50

13.36

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

1.31

6.77

3.06

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

0.03

5.22

3.40

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

1.08

0.15

0.03

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

1.95

2.40

7.16

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

8.63

131.10

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

1.11

(2.38)

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

Statement pursuant to Section 212 of the Companies Act, 1956, relating to
subsidiary companies (contd.)
Name of the subsidiary company

Cyber Park
Development &
Construction
Limited
31-3-2009

L&T
Capital
Company
Limited
31-3-2009

Larsen &
Toubro
Infotech,
GmbH
31-3-2009

Hyderabad
International
Trade Expositions
Limited
31-3-2009

Tractor
Engineers
Limited

Larsen &
Toubro
Qatar LLC

Larsen &
Toubro
LLC

31-3-2009

31-12-2008

31-12-2008

Financial year of the subsidiary company ended on

Number of shares in the subsidiary company held
by Larsen & Toubro Limited at the above date -

–
–

Equity shares
Preference shares

Holding company’s interest in subsidiary company
The net aggregate of profits, less losses, of the subsidiary company
so far as it concerns the members of Larsen & Toubro Limited:

(i)

(ii)

(b)

Dealt with in the accounts of Larsen & Toubro Limited
amounted to:
(a)

for the subsidiary’s financial year ended
March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008
for previous financial years of the subsidiary since it
became subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro Limited
Not dealt with in the accounts of Larsen & Toubro Limited
amounted to:
(a)

for the subsidiary’s financial year ended
March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008
for previous financial years of the subsidiary since
it became subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro Limited

(b)

Changes in the interest of Larsen & Toubro Limited between the
end of the subsidiary’s financial year and March 31, 2009
Number of shares acquired
Material changes between the end of the subsidiary’s financial
year and March 31, 2009

Fixed assets (net additions)
Investments

(i)
(ii)
(iii) Moneys lent by the subsidiary
(iv) Moneys borrowed by the subsidiary company other

than for meeting current liabilities

Name of the subsidiary company

Financial year of the subsidiary company ended on

Number of shares in the subsidiary company held
by Larsen & Toubro Limited at the above date -

–
–

Equity shares
Preference shares

Holding company’s interest in subsidiary company
The net aggregate of profits, less losses, of the subsidiary company
so far as it concerns the members of Larsen & Toubro Limited:

(i)

(ii)

(b)

Dealt with in the accounts of Larsen & Toubro Limited
amounted to:
(a)

for the subsidiary’s financial year ended
March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008
for previous financial years of the subsidiary since it
became subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro Limited
Not dealt with in the accounts of Larsen & Toubro Limited
amounted to:
(a)

for the subsidiary’s financial year ended
March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008
for previous financial years of the subsidiary since
it became subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro Limited

(b)

Changes in the interest of Larsen & Toubro Limited between the
end of the subsidiary’s financial year and March 31, 2009
Number of shares acquired
Material changes between the end of the subsidiary’s financial
year and March 31, 2009

Fixed assets (net additions)
Investments

(i)
(ii)
(iii) Moneys lent by the subsidiary
(iv) Moneys borrowed by the subsidiary company other

than for meeting current liabilities

NIL
NIL
30.47%

2,20,00,000
NIL
100.00%

NIL
NIL
100.00%

NIL
NIL
30.90%

68,000
NIL
100.00%

NIL
NIL
49.00%

50,000
NIL
100.00%

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

NIL

NIL

3.39

4.33

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

0.55

3.50

8.34

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

1.84

5.14

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

(0.25)

(1.22)

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

2.38

(23.80)

24.17

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

(0.43)

(10.38)

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

0.62

0.48

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

International
Seaports
(India) Private
Limited
31-3-2009

International
Seaports
Pte.
Limited
31-12-2008

L&T Panipat
Elevated
Corridor
Limited
31-3-2009

L&T Tech
Park Limited

31-3-2009

L&T
 Krishnagiri
Thopur Toll
Road Limited
31-3-2009

L&T Western
Andhra
Tollways
Limited
31-3-2009

L&T Vadodara
Bharuch
Tollway
Limited
31-3-2009

NIL
NIL
79.65%

18,15,000
NIL
100.00%

NIL
NIL
79.65%

NIL
NIL
30.47%

NIL
NIL
79.65%

NIL
NIL
79.65%

NIL
NIL
79.65%

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

NIL

NIL

(0.01)

(0.74)

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

(2.45)

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

(24.73)

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

(0.58)

0.27

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

(4.37)

(1.48)

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

0.19

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

173

Statement pursuant to Section 212 of the Companies Act, 1956, relating to subsidiary
companies (contd.)
Name of the subsidiary company

L&T Interstate
Road
Corridor
Limited
31-3-2009

Spectrum
Infotech
Private
Limited
31-3-2009

L&T Infocity
Lanka
Private
Limited
31-3-2009

L&T Overseas
Projects
Nigeria
Limited
31-12-2008

L&T Infrastructure
Development
Projects Lanka
(Private) Limited
31-3-2009

L&T Infrastructure
Finance
Company
Limited
31-3-2009

Financial year of the subsidiary company ended on

Number of shares in the subsidiary company held
by Larsen & Toubro Limited at the above date -

–
–

Equity shares
Preference shares

Holding company’s interest in subsidiary company
The net aggregate of profits, less losses, of the subsidiary company
so far as it concerns the members of Larsen & Toubro Limited:

(i)

(ii)

(b)

Dealt with in the accounts of Larsen & Toubro Limited
amounted to:
(a)

for the subsidiary’s financial year ended
March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008
for previous financial years of the subsidiary since it
became subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro Limited
Not dealt with in the accounts of Larsen & Toubro Limited
amounted to:
(a)

for the subsidiary’s financial year ended
March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008
for previous financial years of the subsidiary since
it became subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro Limited

(b)

Changes in the interest of Larsen & Toubro Limited between the
end of the subsidiary’s financial year and March 31, 2009
Number of shares acquired
Material changes between the end of the subsidiary’s financial
year and March 31, 2009

Fixed assets (net additions)
Investments

(i)
(ii)
(iii) Moneys lent by the subsidiary
(iv) Moneys borrowed by the subsidiary company other

than for meeting current liabilities

Name of the subsidiary company

L&T Urban
Infrastructure
Limited

31-3-2009

NIL
NIL
59.74%

NIL
NIL
79.65%

4,40,000
NIL
100.00%

NIL
NIL
27.65%

NIL
NIL
100.00%

NIL
NIL
75.67%

NIL
NIL
99.99%

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

NIL

NIL

(0.10)

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

L&T
Power
Limited

NIL

NIL

1.68

0.93

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

3.59

(1.68)

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

0.23

0.45

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

(0.17)

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

76.45

50.15

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

International
Seaport
Dredging
Limited
31-3-2009

L&T Modular
Fabrication
Yard LLC

31-12-2008

Toubro
Saudi

Larsen & Larsen & Toubro Larsen & Toubro L&T  Electricals
Saudi Arabia
Readymix (Jiangsu) Valve
Company
Company
Concrete
Limited, LLC
Arabia LLC Industries LLC
Limited
31-3-2009
31-12-2008
31-12-2008
31-12-2008

Financial year of the subsidiary company ended on

31-3-2009

Number of shares in the subsidiary company held
by Larsen & Toubro Limited at the above date -

–
–

Equity shares
Preference shares

Holding company’s interest in subsidiary company
The net aggregate of profits, less losses, of the subsidiary company
so far as it concerns the members of Larsen & Toubro Limited:

5,13,01,000
NIL
100.00%

30,805
9,420
46.02%

NIL
NIL
65.00%

NIL
NIL
100.00%

NIL
NIL
49.00%

NIL
NIL
69.70%

NIL
NIL
75.00%

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

(i)

(ii)

(b)

Dealt with in the accounts of Larsen & Toubro Limited
amounted to:
(a)

for the subsidiary’s financial year ended
March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008
for previous financial years of the subsidiary since it
became subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro Limited
Not dealt with in the accounts of Larsen & Toubro Limited
amounted to:
(a)

for the subsidiary’s financial year ended
March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008
for previous financial years of the subsidiary since
it became subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro Limited

(b)

Changes in the interest of Larsen & Toubro Limited between the
end of the subsidiary’s financial year and March 31, 2009
Number of shares acquired
Material changes between the end of the subsidiary’s financial
year and March 31, 2009

Fixed assets (net additions)
Investments

(i)
(ii)
(iii) Moneys lent by the subsidiary
(iv) Moneys borrowed by the subsidiary company other

than for meeting current liabilities

174

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

(0.54)

(27.15)

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

7.43

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

0.45

(3.19)

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

(4.52)

(50.37)

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

7.44

(3.68)

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

(2.93)

(3.15)

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

(0.29)

(0.14)

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

Statement pursuant to Section 212 of the Companies Act, 1956, relating to subsidiary
companies (contd.)
Name of the subsidiary Company

Larsen & Toubro
Kuwait Construction
General Contracting

Larsen &Toubro
(Qingdao) Rubber
Machinery
Company, WLL Company Limited
31-12-2008

31-12-2008

L&T-MHI
Boilers
Private
Limited
31-3-2009

L&T
Uttaranchal
Hydropower
Limited
31-3-2009

L&T
 Bangalore
Airport
Hotel Limited
31-3-2009

L&T-Valdel
Engineering
Limited

31-3-2009

L&T
Vision
Ventures
Limited
31-3-2009

Financial year of the subsidiary company ended on

Number of shares in the subsidiary Company held
by Larsen & Toubro Limited at the above date -

–
–

Equity shares
Preference shares

Holding Company’s interest in subsidiary Company
The net aggregate of profits, less losses, of the subsidiary Company
so far as it concerns the members of Larsen & Toubro Limited:

(i)

(ii)

(b)

Dealt with in the accounts of Larsen & Toubro Limited
amounted to:
(a)

for the subsidiary’s financial year ended
March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008
for previous financial years of the subsidiary since it
became subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro Limited
Not dealt with in the accounts of Larsen & Toubro Limited
amounted to:
(a)

for the subsidiary’s financial year ended
March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008
for previous financial years of the subsidiary since
it became subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro Limited

(b)

Changes in the interest of Larsen & Toubro Limited between the
end of the subsidiary’s financial year and March 31, 2009
Number of shares acquired
Material changes between the end of the subsidiary’s financial
year and March 31, 2009

Fixed assets (net additions)
Investments

(i)
(ii)
(iii) Moneys lent by the subsidiary
(iv) Moneys borrowed by the subsidiary Company other

than for meeting current liabilities

Name of the subsidiary Company

Financial year of the subsidiary company ended on

Number of shares in the subsidiary Company held
by Larsen & Toubro Limited at the above date -

–
–

Equity shares
Preference shares

Holding Company’s interest in subsidiary Company
The net aggregate of profits, less losses, of the subsidiary Company
so far as it concerns the members of Larsen & Toubro Limited:

(i)

(ii)

(b)

Dealt with in the accounts of Larsen & Toubro Limited
amounted to:
(a)

for the subsidiary’s financial year ended
March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008
for previous financial years of the subsidiary since it
became subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro Limited
Not dealt with in the accounts of Larsen & Toubro Limited
amounted to:
(a)

for the subsidiary’s financial year ended
March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008
for previous financial years of the subsidiary since
it became subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro Limited

(b)

Changes in the interest of Larsen & Toubro Limited between the
end of the subsidiary’s financial year and March 31, 2009
Number of shares acquired
Material changes between the end of the subsidiary’s financial
year and March 31, 2009

Fixed assets (net additions)
Investments

(i)
(ii)
(iii) Moneys lent by the subsidiary
(iv) Moneys borrowed by the subsidiary Company other

than for meeting current liabilities

NIL
NIL
49.00%

NIL
NIL
95.00%

NIL
NIL
51.00%

NIL
NIL
100.00%

NIL
NIL
44.21%

12,44,500
NIL
95.00%

NIL
NIL
40.62%

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

NIL

NIL

(1.22)

(0.32)

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

0.23

(0.30)

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

(10.81)

(0.76)

(0.02)

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

2.49

14.82

0.81

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

(0.03)

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

L&T Phoenix
Info Parks
Private
Limited
31-3-2009

Larsen &
Toubro
Electromech
LLC
31-12-2008

GDA
Technologies
Inc.

GDA
Technologies
Limited

L&T Power
Development
Limited

31-3-2009

31-3-2009

31-3-2009

Toubro
ATCO

Larsen & L&T Arun Excello
Commercial
Projects
Saudi LLC Private Limited
31-3-2009
31-12-2008

NIL
NIL
30.47%

NIL
NIL
65.00%

NIL
NIL
100.00%

NIL
NIL
100.00%

8,60,00,000
NIL
100.00%

NIL
NIL
49.00%

NIL
NIL
30.47%

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

NIL

NIL

(0.44)

(0.01)

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

8.20

5.00

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

(6.96)

(35.99)

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

3.07

52.01

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

(3.40)

(2.53)

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

(2.03)

(0.01)

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

175

Statement pursuant to Section 212 of the Companies Act, 1956, relating to subsidiary
companies (contd.)
Name of the subsidiary Company

L&T

L&T-Gulf
Private
Limited

L&T Hitech
City Limited

HI-Tech Rock
Products &
Aggregates

L&T-MHI
Turbine
Generators
Limited Private Limited
31-3-2009

31-3-2009

L&T Arun
Excello IT
SEZ Private
Limited
31-3-2009

L&T Concrete
Shipbuilding Private Limited

Limited

31-3-2009

31-3-2009

Financial year of the subsidiary company ended on

31-3-2009

31-3-2009

Number of shares in the subsidiary Company held
by Larsen & Toubro Limited at the above date -

–
–

Equity shares
Preference shares

Holding Company’s interest in subsidiary Company
The net aggregate of profits, less losses, of the subsidiary Company
so far as it concerns the members of Larsen & Toubro Limited:

12,50,005
NIL
50.00%

NIL
NIL
39.34%

50,000
NIL
100.00%

NIL
NIL
51.00%

NIL
NIL
30.47%

50,000
NIL
100.00%

10,000
NIL
100.00%

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

(i)

(ii)

(b)

Dealt with in the accounts of Larsen & Toubro Limited
amounted to:
(a)

for the subsidiary’s financial year ended
March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008
for previous financial years of the subsidiary since it
became subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro Limited
Not dealt with in the accounts of Larsen & Toubro Limited
amounted to:
(a)

for the subsidiary’s financial year ended
March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008
for previous financial years of the subsidiary since
it became subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro Limited

(b)

Changes in the interest of Larsen & Toubro Limited between the
end of the subsidiary’s financial year and March 31, 2009
Number of shares acquired
Material changes between the end of the subsidiary’s financial
year and March 31, 2009

Fixed assets (net additions)
Investments

(i)
(ii)
(iii) Moneys lent by the subsidiary
(iv) Moneys borrowed by the subsidiary Company other

than for meeting current liabilities

Name of the subsidiary Company

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

(0.02)

(0.18)

(0.10)

(2.28)

(0.10)

(2.18)

(0.002)

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

L&T Transco
Private
Limited

L&T Realty
Private
Limited

L&T Strategic
Management
Limited

L&T Infra &

Qingdao
Property Larsen & Toubro
Development Trading Company
Limited
Private Limited
31-12-2008
31-3-2009

Chennai
Vision
Developers
Private Limited
31-3-2009

L&T
Engserve
Private
Limited
31-3-2009

Financial year of the subsidiary company ended on

31-3-2009

31-3-2009

31-3-2009

Number of shares in the subsidiary Company held
by Larsen & Toubro Limited at the above date -

–
–

Equity shares
Preference shares

Holding Company’s interest in subsidiary Company
The net aggregate of profits, less losses, of the subsidiary Company
so far as it concerns the members of Larsen & Toubro Limited:

10,000
NIL
100.00%

4,71,60,700
NIL
100.00%

50,000
NIL
100.00%

10,000
NIL
100.00%

NIL
NIL
95.00%

NIL
NIL
100.00%

10,000
NIL
100.00%

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

(i)

(ii)

(b)

Dealt with in the accounts of Larsen & Toubro Limited
amounted to:
(a)

for the subsidiary’s financial year ended
March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008
for previous financial years of the subsidiary since it
became subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro Limited
Not dealt with in the accounts of Larsen & Toubro Limited
amounted to:
(a)

for the subsidiary’s financial year ended
March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008
for previous financial years of the subsidiary since
it became subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro Limited

(b)

Changes in the interest of Larsen & Toubro Limited between the
end of the subsidiary’s financial year and March 31, 2009
Number of shares acquired
Material changes between the end of the subsidiary’s financial
year and March 31, 2009

Fixed assets (net additions)
Investments

(i)
(ii)
(iii) Moneys lent by the subsidiary
(iv) Moneys borrowed by the subsidiary Company other

than for meeting current liabilities

176

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

(5.22)

(3.57)

(0.004)

(0.002)

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

0.04

(0.05)

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

(0.004)

(0.004)

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

Statement pursuant to Section 212 of the Companies Act, 1956, relating to subsidiary
companies (contd.)
Name of the subsidiary Company

L&T Siruseri

Andhra
Pradesh
Expositions
Private Limited
31-3-2009

Raykal
Aluminium
Company
Private Limited
31-3-2009

L&T South
City Projects
Limited

31-3-2009

L&T General
Insurance
Company
Limited
31-3-2009

L&T
Property Chennai -Tada
Tollway
Limited
31-3-2009

Developers
Limited
31-3-2009

L&T
Seawoods
Private
Limited
31-3-2009

Financial year of the subsidiary company ended on

Number of shares in the subsidiary Company held
by Larsen & Toubro Limited at the above date -

–
–

Equity shares
Preference shares

Holding Company’s interest in subsidiary Company
The net aggregate of profits, less losses, of the subsidiary Company
so far as it concerns the members of Larsen & Toubro Limited:

(i)

(ii)

(b)

Dealt with in the accounts of Larsen & Toubro Limited
amounted to:
(a)

for the subsidiary’s financial year ended
March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008
for previous financial years of the subsidiary since it
became subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro Limited
Not dealt with in the accounts of Larsen & Toubro Limited
amounted to:
(a)

for the subsidiary’s financial year ended
March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008
for previous financial years of the subsidiary since
it became subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro Limited

(b)

Changes in the interest of Larsen & Toubro Limited between the
end of the subsidiary’s financial year and March 31, 2009
Number of shares acquired
Material changes between the end of the subsidiary’s financial
year and March 31, 2009

Fixed assets (net additions)
Investments

(i)
(ii)
(iii) Moneys lent by the subsidiary
(iv) Moneys borrowed by the subsidiary Company other

than for meeting current liabilities

Name of the subsidiary Company

NIL
NIL
30.90%

40,000
NIL
80.00%

NIL
NIL
30.47%

NIL
NIL
100.00%

NIL
NIL
30.47%

100
NIL
100.00%

10,000
NIL
100.00%

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

(0.0002)

(0.45)

(0.02)

(0.77)

(0.001)

(0.16)

(1.77)

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

L&T
Realty FZE

Offshore
International
FZC

L&T Natural
Resources
Limited

L&T Capital
Holdings
Limited

L&T Electrical
& Automation
FZE

Larsen &
Toubro Heavy
Engineering
LLC
31-12-2008

TAMCO
Switchgear
(Malaysia)
SDN. BHD
31-12-2008

Financial year of the subsidiary company ended on

31-12-2008

31-12-2008

31-3-2009

31-3-2009

31-12-2008

Number of shares in the subsidiary Company held
by Larsen & Toubro Limited at the above date -

–
–

Equity shares
Preference shares

Holding Company’s interest in subsidiary Company
The net aggregate of profits, less losses, of the subsidiary Company
so far as it concerns the members of Larsen & Toubro Limited:

NIL
NIL
100.00%

NIL
NIL
60.00%

50,000
NIL
100.00%

20,49,795
NIL
99.99%

NIL
NIL
100.00%

NIL
NIL
70.00%

NIL
NIL
100.00%

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

(i)

(ii)

(b)

Dealt with in the accounts of Larsen & Toubro Limited
amounted to:
(a)

for the subsidiary’s financial year ended
March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008
for previous financial years of the subsidiary since it
became subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro Limited
Not dealt with in the accounts of Larsen & Toubro Limited
amounted to:
(a)

for the subsidiary’s financial year ended
March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008
for previous financial years of the subsidiary since
it became subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro Limited

(b)

Changes in the interest of Larsen & Toubro Limited between the
end of the subsidiary’s financial year and March 31, 2009
Number of shares acquired
Material changes between the end of the subsidiary’s financial
year and March 31, 2009

Fixed assets (net additions)
Investments

(i)
(ii)
(iii) Moneys lent by the subsidiary
(iv) Moneys borrowed by the subsidiary Company other

than for meeting current liabilities

NIL

NIL

0.04

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

(4.98)

(1.76)

(0.02)

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

3.44

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

(2.67)

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

7.49

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

177

Statement pursuant to Section 212 of the Companies Act, 1956, relating to subsidiary
companies (contd.)
Name of the subsidiary Company

Tamco Tamco Electrical
Industries
Australia
Pty Limted
31-12-2008

Shanghai
Switchgear
Co. Limted
31-12-2008

PT
TAMCO
Indonesia

31-12-2008

L&T-Demag
Plastics
Machinery
Limited
31-3-2009

L&T PNG
Tollway
Private
Limited
31-3-2009

Sutrapada
SEZ
Developers
Limited
31-3-2009

Sutrapada
Shipyard
Limited

31-3-2009

NIL
NIL
100.00%

NIL
NIL
100.00%

NIL
NIL
99.00%

1,60,00,00
NIL
100.00%

2,600
NIL
74.00%

NIL
NIL
100.00%

NIL
NIL
100.00%

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Financial year of the subsidiary company ended on

Number of shares in the subsidiary Company held
by Larsen & Toubro Limited at the above date -

–
–

Equity shares
Preference shares

Holding Company’s interest in subsidiary Company
The net aggregate of profits, less losses, of the subsidiary Company
so far as it concerns the members of Larsen & Toubro Limited:
(i)

(b)

Dealt with in the accounts of Larsen & Toubro Limited
amounted to:
(a)

for the subsidiary’s financial year ended
March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008
for previous financial years of the subsidiary since it
became subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro Limited
Not dealt with in the accounts of Larsen & Toubro Limited
amounted to:
(a)

for the subsidiary’s financial year ended
March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008
for previous financial years of the subsidiary since
it became subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro Limited

(b)

(ii)

Changes in the interest of Larsen & Toubro Limited between the
end of the subsidiary’s financial year and March 31, 2009
Number of shares acquired
Material changes between the end of the subsidiary’s financial
year and March 31, 2009

Fixed assets (net additions)
Investments

(i)
(ii)
(iii) Moneys lent by the subsidiary
(iv) Moneys borrowed by the subsidiary Company other

than for meeting current liabilities

Name of the subsidiary Company

NIL

NIL

10.42

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

Financial year of the subsidiary company ended on

Number of shares in the subsidiary company held by Larsen & Toubro Limited
at the above date -

–
–

Equity shares
Preference shares

Holding company’s interest in subsidiary company
The net aggregate of profits, less losses, of the subsidiary company so far as it
concerns the members of Larsen & Toubro Limited:
(i)

Dealt with in the accounts of Larsen & Toubro Limited amounted to:
(a)
(b)

for the subsidiary’s financial year ended 31.03.2009 and 31.12.2008
for previous financial years of the subsidiary since it became subsidiary
of Larsen & Toubro Limited

(ii)

Not dealt with in the accounts of Larsen & Toubro Limited amounted to:
(a)
(b)

for the subsidiary’s financial year ended March 31.03.2009 and 31.03.2008
for previous financial years of the subsidiary since it became
subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro Limited

Changes in the interest of Larsen & Toubro Limited between the end of the
subsidiary’s financial year and March 31, 2009
Number of shares acquired
Material changes between the end of the subsidiary’s financial year and 31.03.2009
(i)
(ii)
(iii) Moneys lent by the subsidiary
(iv) Moneys borrowed by the subsidiary company other than for meeting current liabilities

Fixed assets (net additions)
Investments

NIL

NIL

1.17

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

(18.74)

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

L&T Port
Sutrapada
Limited

31-3-2009

CSJ
Infrastructure
Private
Limited
31-3-2009

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

(0.05)

(0.002)

(0.002)

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

L&T

Bhilai Power
Supply

L&T
Ahmedabad- Halol-Shamlaji Rajkot-Vadinar
Company Maliya  Tollway Tollway  Private Tollway  Private
Limited
31-3-2009

Limited Private Limited
31-3-2009

Limited
31-3-2009

31-3-2009

L&T

NIL
NIL
100.00%

NIL
NIL
41.82%

49,950
NIL
99.90%

10,10,000
NIL
100.00%

10,10,000
NIL
100.00%

10,10,000
NIL
100.00%

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

(0.07)

(0.20)

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL

(0.05)

(0.06)

(0.05)

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL
NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL
NIL
NIL
NIL

A. M. NAIK
Chairman & Managing Director

Y. M. DEOSTHALEE

S. RAJGOPAL

M. M. CHITALE

N. MOHAN RAJ

BHAGYAM  RAMANI

A. K. JAIN

Mumbai, May 28, 2009

N.  HARIHARAN
Company Secretary

Directors

Mumbai, May 28,2009

178

Information on subsidiary companies
(for the financial year or as on, as the case may be)

Sr.
no.

1

2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

Sr.
no.

1

2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

Sr.
no.

1

2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

Particulars

Financial year ending on
Currency
Exchange rate on the last day of financial year
Share capital  (including share application

money pending allotment)

Reserves
Liabilities
Total liabilities
Total assets
Investments (details on pages 184 to 191)
Turnover
Profit before taxation
Provision for taxation
Profit after taxation
Proposed dividend - equity
Proposed dividend - preference

Particulars

Financial year ending on
Currency

Exchange rate on the last day of financial year
Share capital (including share application

money pending allotment)

Reserves
Liabilities
Total liabilities
Total assets
Investments (details on pages 184 to 191)
Turnover
Profit before taxation
Provision for taxation
Profit after taxation
Proposed dividend - equity
Proposed dividend - preference

Particulars

Financial year ending on
Currency
Exchange rate on the last day of financial year
Share capital (including share application

money pending allotment)

Reserves
Liabilities
Total liabilities
Total assets
Investments (details on pages 184 to 191)
Turnover
Profit before taxation
Provision for taxation
Profit after taxation
Proposed dividend - equity
Proposed dividend - preference

L&T Finance
Limited

Larsen &
Toubro
Infotech
Limited

Larsen &
Toubro
(Oman)
LLC

India
Infrastructure
Developers
Limited

L&T
Infocity
Limited

Larsen & Larsen & Toubro
Infotech
Canada
Limited

Toubro
International
FZE

31-3-2009

31-3-2009

211.69
633.77
4,693.09
5,538.55
5,538.55
7.01
830.28
145.36
46.53
98.83
–
–

15.84
553.78
638.22
1,207.84
1,207.84
222.91
1,975.36
289.43
24.61
264.82
–
–

31-12-2008
Omani Riyal
126.5200

4.57
176.37
941.54
1,122.48
1,122.48
–
1,490.76
64.54
7.75
56.79
–
–

Narmada

L&T L&T-Sargent &
Infrastructure Transportation Lundy Limited
Infrastructure
Construction
Limited
Enterprise Limited

31-3-2009

31-3-2009

31-3-2009

47.35
33.73
63.46
144.54
144.54
–
37.75
19.09
2.14
16.95
–
–

41.40
12.34
157.67
211.41
211.41
–
33.68
15.72
7.22
8.50
–
–

Cyber Park
Development &
Construction
Limited

31-3-2009

L&T
Capital
Company
Limited

31-3-2009

1.00
25.34
23.16
49.50
49.50
–
48.42
15.68
4.54
11.14
–
–

22.00
11.84
776.96
810.80
810.80
798.13
6.38
5.18
1.68
3.50
–
–

5.50
15.34
26.01
46.85
46.85
18.22
62.74
16.50
6.07
10.43
–
–

Larsen &
Toubro
Infotech,
GmbH

31-3-2009
Euro
67.4400

0.11
6.98
10.06
17.15
17.15
–
52.12
2.06
0.22
1.84
–
–

31-3-2009

31-3-2009

31-12-2008

31-3-2009
USD Canadian Dollar
40.5250

48.7100

56.06
(9.78)
0.04
46.32
46.32
44.35
1.63
3.32
–
3.32
–
–

Larsen &
Toubro
(East Asia)
SDN.BHD.

31-12-2008
Malaysian
Ringitt
14.1075

0.86
0.90
28.96
30.72
30.72
–
115.00
0.57
0.06
0.51
–
–

27.00
200.15
316.57
543.72
543.72
30.68
195.53
69.37
15.95
53.42
–
–

1,015.53
(257.87)
237.10
994.76
994.76
592.64
(103.39)
(302.48)
–
(302.48)
–
–

0.0004
2.36
6.75
9.11
9.11
–
25.04
3.04
1.01
2.03
–
–

L&T Western
India
Tollbridge

L&T Larsen & Toubro
Infrastructure (Wuxi) Electric
Company
Development
Limited
Limited Projects Limited

31-3-2009

31-3-2009

31-12-2008
Chinese Yuan
Renminbi
7.2929

13.95
12.00
0.68
26.63
26.63
–
11.31
3.36
0.35
3.01
–
–

298.37
811.31
254.79
1,364.47
1,364.47
1,112.11
38.40
12.03
1.20
10.83
–
–

24.61
(0.37)
8.46
32.70
32.70
–
30.20
1.11
–
1.11
–
–

Hyderabad
International
Trade Expositions
Limited

Tractor
Engineers
Limited

Larsen &
Toubro
Qatar LLC

Larsen &
Toubro
LLC

31-3-2009

31-3-2009

31-12-2008
Qatari Riyal
13.3825

31-12-2008
 USD
48.7100

17.01
(4.77)
35.88
48.12
48.12
0.01
9.90
0.06
0.87
(0.81)
–
–

6.80
19.16
153.26
179.22
179.22
0.01
167.35
(23.92)
(0.12)
(23.80)
–
–

0.24
(16.65)
47.29
30.88
30.88
0.13
4.14
(0.88)
–
(0.88)
–
–

0.24
1.31
23.50
25.05
25.05
–
26.18
0.94
0.32
0.62
–
–

179

 
Information on subsidiary companies
(for the financial year or as on, as the case may be) (contd.)
International
L&T
Seaports
 Krishnagiri
(India) Private
Thopur Toll
Limited
Road Limited

International
Seaports
Pte.
Limited

L&T Panipat
Elevated
Corridor
Limited

L&T Tech
Park Limited

Particulars

Sr.
no.

L&T Western
Andhra
Tollways
Limited

L&T Vadodara
Bharuch
Tollway
Limited

Financial year ending on
Currency
Exchange rate on the last day of financial year
Share capital (including share application

31-3-2009

15-11-2007
Singapore Dollar
29.0725

31-3-2009

31-3-2009

31-3-2009

31-3-2009

31-3-2009

money pending allotment)

Reserves
Liabilities
Total liabilities
Total assets
Investments (details on pages 184 to 191)
Turnover
Profit before taxation
Provision for taxation
Profit after taxation
Proposed dividend - equity
Proposed dividend - preference

Particulars

Financial year ending on
Currency

Exchange rate on the last day of financial year
Share capital (including share application

money  pending allotment)

Reserves
Liabilities
Total liabilities
Total assets
Investments (details on pages 184 to 191)
Turnover
Profit before taxation
Provision for taxation
Profit after taxation
Proposed dividend - equity
Proposed dividend - preference

Particulars

Financial year ending on
Currency

Exchange rate on the last day of financial year
Share capital (including share application

money pending allotment)

Reserves
Liabilities
Total liabilities
Total assets
Investments (details on pages 184 to 191)
Turnover
Profit before taxation
Provision for taxation
Profit after taxation
Proposed dividend - equity
Proposed dividend - preference

2.50
(3.90)
1.43
0.03
0.03
–
–
(0.01)
–
(0.01)
–
–

7.85
(7.83)
–
0.02
0.02
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

84.30
(31.05)
691.84
745.09
745.09
–
25.76
(31.03)
0.02
(31.05)
–
–

28.50
4.51
87.65
120.66
120.66
–
17.14
0.04
1.93
(1.89)
–
–

78.75
(5.49)
815.06
888.32
888.32
–
9.41
(5.48)
0.01
(5.49)
–
–

56.50
43.09
280.63
380.22
380.22
–
1.53
(1.85)
–
(1.85)
–
–

43.50
0.24
1,308.59
1,352.33
1,352.33
–
0.35
0.29
0.05
0.24
–
–

L&T Interstate
Road
Corridor
Limited

31-3-2009

Spectrum
Infotech
Private
Limited

31-3-2009

L&T Urban
Infrastructure
Limited

31-3-2009

L&T Infocity
Lanka
Private
Limited

L&T Overseas L&T Infrastructure
Development
Projects
Nigeria Projects Lanka
Limited (Private) Limited

L&T Infrastructure
Finance
Company
Limited

31-3-2009
Sri Lankan
Rupees
0.4534

31-12-2008
Nigerian
Naira
0.3604

31-3-2009
Sri Lankan
Rupees
0.4534

54.12
(0.12)
660.43
714.43
714.43
–
0.09
0.03
0.15
(0.12)
–
–

0.44
4.47
6.88
11.79
11.79
–
8.68
2.57
0.89
1.68
–
–

488.85
11.45
164.68
664.98
664.98
466.68
13.50
7.31
1.29
6.02
–
–

8.07
2.66
18.95
29.68
29.68
–
5.01
1.11
0.29
0.82
–
–

0.33
(0.16)
0.02
0.19
0.19
–
0.01
(0.17)
–
(0.17)
–
–

57.23
1.74
32.62
91.59
91.59
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

L&T
Power
Limited

International
Seaport
Dredging
Limited

31-3-2009

31-3-2009

102.49
(0.54)
0.18
102.13
102.13
102.10
–
(0.54)
–
(0.54)
–
–

85.41
(48.30)
372.71
409.82
409.82
–
329.35
(58.71)
0.29
(59.00)
–
–

L&T Modular
Fabrication
Yard LLC

Larsen & Larsen & Toubro Larsen & Toubro L&T  Electricals
Saudi Arabia
Readymix (Jiangsu) Valve
Company
Company
Concrete
Limited, LLC
Limited
Arabia LLC Industries LLC

Toubro
Saudi

31-12-2008
Omani Riyal

31-12-2008
Saudi Riyal

126.5200

12.9875

10.48
(2.76)
139.64
147.36
147.36
–
102.92
0.69
–
0.69
–
–

4.64
(172.14)
179.52
12.02
12.02
–
5.11
(4.52)
–
(4.52)
–
–

31-12-2008

31-12-2008
UAE Dirham Chinese Yuan
Renminbi
7.2929

13.2625

1.27
8.06
103.22
112.55
112.55
–
132.10
15.18
–
15.18
–
–

36.91
(0.65)
21.26
57.52
57.52
–
28.30
(4.20)
–
(4.20)
–
–

31-3-2009
Saudi Riyal

13.5225

22.29
1.48
59.92
83.69
83.69
–
33.44
(0.38)
–
(0.38)
–
–

31-3-2009

500.00
126.61
1,783.18
2,409.79
2,409.79
115.00
295.99
113.97
37.51
76.46
–
–

1

2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

Sr.
no.

1

2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

Sr.
no.

1

2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

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Information on subsidiary companies
(for the financial year or as on, as the case may be) (contd.)
Larsen & Toubro
L&T
Kuwait Construction
 Bangalore
General Contracting
Airport
Hotel Limited

Larsen &Toubro
(Qingdao) Rubber
Machinery
Company, WLL Company Limited

L&T
Uttaranchal
Hydropower
Limited

L&T-MHI
Boilers
Private
Limited

Particulars

Sr.
no.

L&T-Valdel
Engineering
Limited

L&T
Vision
Ventures
Limited

Financial year ending on
Currency

Exchange rate on the last day of financial year
Share capital (including share application

money pending allotment)

Reserves
Liabilities
Total liabilities
Total assets
Investments (details on pages 184 to 191)
Turnover
Profit before taxation
Provision for taxation
Profit after taxation
Proposed dividend - equity
Proposed dividend - preference

Particulars

Financial year ending on
Currency
Exchange rate on the last day of financial year
Share capital (including share application

money pending allotment)

Reserves
Liabilities
Total liabilities
Total assets
Investments (details on pages 184 to 191)
Turnover
Profit before taxation
Provision for taxation
Profit after taxation
Proposed dividend - equity
Proposed dividend - preference

Particulars

Financial year ending on
Currency
Exchange rate on the last day of financial year
Share capital (including share application

money pending allotment)

Reserves
Liabilities
Total liabilities
Total assets
Investments (details on pages 184 to 191)
Turnover
Profit before taxation
Provision for taxation
Profit after taxation
Proposed dividend - equity
Proposed dividend - preference

1

2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

Sr.
no.

1

2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

Sr.
no.

1

2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

31-12-2008
Kuwaiti
Dinar
176.9025

31-12-2008
Chinese Yuan
Renminbi
7.2929

31-3-2009

31-3-2009

31-3-2009

31-3-2009

31-3-2009

32.02
(0.15)
8.42
40.29
40.29
–
7.71
(2.49)
–
(2.49)
–
–

26.84
7.11
48.81
82.76
82.76
0.54
25.80
0.24
–
0.24
–
–

100.10
(21.20)
11.92
90.82
90.82
23.02
0.68
(21.12)
0.08
(21.20)
–
–

48.05
(0.76)
95.37
142.66
142.66
–
0.64
(0.68)
0.08
(0.76)
–
–

72.00
(0.04)
117.17
189.13
189.13
–
0.41
0.08
0.12
(0.04)
–
–

L&T Phoenix
Info Parks
Private
Limited

31-3-2009

Larsen &
Toubro
Electromech
LLC

31-12-2008
Omani Riyal
126.5200

63.02
(1.47)
195.96
257.51
257.51
–
19.52
2.70
4.13
(1.43)
–
–

3.56
22.29
173.92
199.77
199.77
–
327.87
24.85
2.75
22.10
–
–

GDA
Technologies
Inc.

GDA
Technologies
Limited

L&T Power
Development
Limited

31-3-2009
 USD
50.7200

5.15
(32.14)
53.22
26.23
26.23
0.38
60.34
(6.96)
–
(6.96)
–
–

31-3-2009

31-3-2009

0.17
27.62
6.33
34.12
34.12
–
23.72
2.96
(0.12)
3.08
–
–

101.00
(5.93)
15.05
110.12
110.12
79.12
–
(3.40)
–
(3.40)
–
–

1.31
23.16
23.03
47.50
47.50
19.75
72.46
19.97
4.36
15.61
–
–

9.60
(0.08)
0.98
10.50
10.50
–
–
(0.07)
–
(0.07)
–
–

Larsen & L&T Arun Excello
Commercial
Projects
Saudi LLC Private Limited

Toubro
ATCO

31-3-2009

31-12-2008
Saudi Riyal
12.9875

1.08
(4.45)
7.84
4.47
4.47
–
0.97
(3.09)
–
(3.09)
–
–

0.96
37.10
37.71
75.77
75.77
–
–
(0.02)
0.02
(0.04)
–
–

L&T-Gulf
Private
Limited

L&T Hitech
City Limited

HI-Tech Rock
Products &
Aggregates

L&T-MHI
Turbine
Generators
Limited Private Limited

L&T Arun
Excello IT
SEZ Private
Limited

L&T Concrete
Shipbuilding Private Limited

L&T

Limited

31-3-2009

31-3-2009

31-3-2009

31-3-2009

31-3-2009

31-3-2009

31-3-2009

2.50
(0.04)
3.45
5.91
5.91
–
6.69
0.05
0.09
(0.04)
–
–

19.23
(0.45)
34.39
53.17
53.17
–
0.01
(0.44)
0.01
(0.45)
–
–

0.05
(0.10)
0.10
0.05
0.05
–
–
(0.10)
–
(0.10)
–
–

100.10
(4.46)
126.88
222.52
222.52
18.46
6.76
(4.43)
0.03
(4.46)
–
–

18.37
83.78
135.28
237.43
237.43
–
1.03
(0.30)
0.01
(0.31)
–
–

248.55
(2.18)
19.34
265.71
265.71
–
–
(2.11)
0.07
(2.18)
–
–

0.01
–
–
0.01
0.01
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

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(for the financial year or as on, as the case may be) (contd.)
L&T Transco
Qingdao
Private
Property Larsen & Toubro
Development Trading Company
Limited
Limited
Private Limited

L&T Strategic
Management
Limited

L&T Realty
Private
Limited

L&T Infra &

Particulars

Sr.
no.

Financial year ending on
Currency

Exchange rate on the last day of financial year
Share capital (including share application

money pending allotment)

Reserves
Liabilities
Total liabilities
Total assets
Investments (details on pages 184 to 191)
Turnover
Profit before taxation
Provision for taxation
Profit after taxation
Proposed dividend - equity
Proposed dividend - preference

Particulars

Financial year ending on
Currency
Exchange rate on the last day of financial year
Share capital (including share application

money pending allotment)

Reserves
Liabilities
Total liabilities
Total assets
Investments (details on pages 184 to 191)
Turnover
Profit before taxation
Provision for taxation
Profit after taxation
Proposed dividend - equity
Proposed dividend - preference

Particulars

31-3-2009

31-3-2009

31-3-2009

31-3-2009

50.31
(5.22)
1.51
46.60
46.60
45.40
–
(5.21)
0.01
(5.22)
–
–

47.16
(3.57)
3.96
47.55
47.55
0.17
–
(3.49)
0.08
(3.57)
–
–

0.05
–
–
0.05
0.05
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

0.01
–
–
0.01
0.01
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

31-12-2008
Chinese Yuan
Renminbi
7.2929

0.54
0.16
4.97
5.67
5.67
–
7.79
0.04
–
0.04
–
–

Chennai
Vision
Developers
Private Limited

31-3-2009

L&T
Engserve
Private
Limited

31-3-2009

0.01
–
–
0.01
0.01
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

0.01
–
0.07
0.08
0.08
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

Andhra
Pradesh
Expositions
Private Limited

Raykal
Aluminium
Company
Private Limited

L&T South
City Projects
Limited

L&T General
Insurance
Company
Limited

L&T Siruseri
Property
Developers
Limited

L&T
Chennai-Tada
Tollway
Limited

31-3-2009

31-3-2009

31-3-2009

31-3-2009

31-3-2009

31-3-2009

L&T
Seawoods
Private
Limited

31-3-2009

0.01
–
0.02
0.03
0.03
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

1.27
(0.56)
0.22
0.93
0.93
–
–
(0.56)
–
(0.56)
–
–

56.48
75.77
126.74
258.99
258.99
0.05
1.45
(0.06)
0.01
(0.07)
–
–

0.05
(0.77)
0.77
0.05
0.05
–
–
(0.77)
–
(0.77)
–
–

0.05
–
–
0.05
0.05
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

42.00
(0.16)
0.16
42.00
42.00
–
0.09
(0.15)
0.01
(0.16)
–
–

250.01
(1.77)
1,680.20
1,928.44
1,928.44
–
–
(1.74)
0.03
(1.77)
–
–

L&T
Realty FZE

Offshore
International
FZC

L&T Natural
Resources
Limited

L&T Capital
Holdings
Limited

L&T Electrical
& Automation
FZE

Larsen &
Toubro Heavy
Engineering
LLC

TAMCO
Switchgear
(Malaysia)
SDN. BHD

Financial year ending on
Currency
Exchange rate on the last day of financial year
Share capital (including share application

31-12-2008
UAE Dirham
13.2625

31-12-2008
USD
48.7100

31-3-2009

31-3-2009

31-12-2008
UAE Dirham
13.2625

31-12-2008

31-12-2008
Omani Riyal Malaysian Ringitt
14.1075

126.5200

money pending allotment)

Reserves
Liabilities
Total liabilities
Total assets
Investments (details on pages 184 to 191)
Turnover
Profit before taxation
Provision for taxation
Profit after taxation
Proposed dividend - equity
Proposed dividend - preference

16.26
3.88
0.01
20.15
20.15
–
–
0.04
–
0.04
–
–

0.27
(9.48)
448.35
439.14
439.14
–
–
(8.31)
–
(8.31)
–
–

0.05
(1.76)
2.90
1.19
1.19
–
–
(1.76)
–
(1.76)
–
–

1,078.59
(0.02)
0.01
1,078.58
1,078.58
1,076.54
0.03
(0.02)
–
(0.02)
–
–

1.09
3.90
22.61
27.60
27.60
–
27.79
3.44
–
3.44
–
–

39.71
(1.04)
47.97
86.64
86.64
–
–
(3.81)
–
(3.81)
–
–

119.18
38.84
296.32
454.34
454.34
–
458.62
26.09
10.00
16.09
–
–

1

2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

Sr.
no.

1

2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

Sr.
no.

1

2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

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(for the financial year or as on, as the case may be) (contd.)
L&T PNG
Tollway
Private
Limited

Tamco Tamco Electrical
Industries
Australia
Pty Limted

L&T - Demag
Plastics
Machinery
Limited

Shanghai
Switchgear
Co. Limted

PT
TAMCO
Indonesia

Particulars

Sr.
no.

Sutrapada
SEZ
Developers
Limited

Sutrapada
Shipyard
Limited

1

2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

Sr.
no.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

Financial year ending on
Currency

Exchange rate on the last day of financial year
Share capital (including share application

money pending allotment)

Reserves
Liabilities
Total liabilities
Total assets
Investments (details on pages 184 to 191)
Turnover
Profit before taxation
Provision for taxation
Profit after taxation
Proposed dividend - equity
Proposed dividend - preference

Particulars

31-12-2008
Chinese Yuan
Renminbi
7.2929

31-12-2008
Australian
Dollar
33.7250

31-12-2008
Indonesian
Rupiah
0.0045

26.97
19.11
51.84
97.92
97.92
–
59.43
(6.57)
–
(6.57)
–
–

45.20
(53.03)
28.26
20.43
20.43
–
20.12
(5.49)
–
(5.49)
–
–

0.22
(34.72)
46.48
11.98
11.98
–
24.78
(10.66)
–
(10.66)
–
–

L&T Port
Sutrapada
Limited

CSJ
Infrastructure
Private
Limited

31-3-2009

31-3-2009

31-3-2009

31-3-2009

16.00
(6.20)
72.07
81.87
81.87
–
86.51
(6.39)
0.08
(6.47)
–
–

0.01
(0.06)
0.37
0.32
0.32
–
–
(0.06)
–
(0.06)
–
–

0.05
–
–
0.05
0.05
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

0.05
–
–
0.05
0.05
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

Bhilai Power
Supply

L&T
Ahmedabad -

L&T Rajkot -
Vadinar
Company Maliya  Tollway Tollway  Private Tollway  Private
Limited

Limited Private Limited

L&T Halol -
Shamlaji

Limited

Financial year ending on
Currency
Exchange rate on the last day of financial year
Share capital (including share application  money pending allotment)
Reserves
Liabilities
Total liabilities
Total assets
Investments (details on pages 184 to 191)
Turnover
Profit before taxation
Provision for taxation
Profit after taxation
Proposed dividend - equity
Proposed dividend - preference

31-3-2009

31-3-2009

31-3-2009

31-3-2009

31-3-2009

31-3-2009

3.50
(0.07)
0.02
3.45
3.45
–
–
(0.06)
0.01
(0.07)
–
–

45.89
127.86
350.81
524.56
524.56
–
–
(0.45)
0.02
(0.47)
–
–

0.05
–
8.81
8.86
8.86
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

1.02
(0.05)
0.06
1.03
1.03
–
0.01
(0.05)
–
(0.05)
–
–

1.02
(0.06)
0.08
1.04
1.04
–
0.01
(0.05)
0.01
(0.06)
–
–

1.02
(0.05)
0.05
1.02
1.02
–
0.01
(0.05)
–
(0.05)
–
–

A. M. NAIK
Chairman & Managing Director
Mumbai, May 28, 2009

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Details of investments as at 31-03-2009/31-12-2008

Name of the company

L&T Finance Limited
Long term investment (at cost):

Government  securities:

No. of shares/
units/bonds

Face value Book-value
(Rs.crore)

(Rupees)

Quoted/
unquoted

12% National Saving Certificates 2002 (Rs.4000)

40

100

–

Unquoted

Subsidiary  companies:

Fully paid equity shares:

L&T General Insurance Company Limited

50,000

Current  investment:

Fully paid equity shares:

99,400
40,000
1,94,300
18,800
3,83,334
12,002
25,912
15,000
3,500
2,35,500
7,700
1,20,000
30,000
1,65,000
2,60,000

100

Metropoli Overseas Limited
Anil Chemicals and Industries Limited
Elque Polyesters Limited
Monnet Industries Limited
Intergrated Digital Info Services Limited
ABB Limited
Areva T&D India Limited
Axis Bank Limited
Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited
Gujarat NRE Coke Limited
Infosys Technologies Limited
Jaiprakash Associates Limited
Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited
Suzlon Energy Limited
Unitech Limited

Others:

LTF Securitisation Trust 2002 (Rs.1000)

SUB - TOTAL
Less: Provision for diminution in value of investments

TOTAL

Larsen & Toubro Infotech Limited
Long term investment (at cost):

Subsidiary  companies:

Fully paid equity shares:

10

10
10
10
10
10
2
2
10
10
10
5
2
10
2
2

10

0.05

Unquoted

0.15
0.08
0.19
0.08
0.12
0.72
0.56
0.87
0.50
0.70
1.04
0.83
1.14
0.79
0.86

Unquoted
Unquoted
Unquoted
Unquoted
Quoted
Quoted
Quoted
Quoted
Quoted
Quoted
Quoted
Quoted
Quoted
Quoted
Quoted

–

Unquoted

8.68
1.67

7.01

Larsen & Toubro Infotech GmbH
Larsen & Toubro Infotech Canada Limited
GDA Technologies Inc. USA, (at no par Value)

1
100
10

Euro 25,000
CAD 1 each
–

0.11
0.66
120.32

Unquoted
Unquoted
Unquoted

Current  investment:
Liquid funds:

Birla Cash Plus - Institutional Premium - Growth
Birla Sun Life Savings Funds Institutional - Growth
ICICI Prudential Institutional Liquid Plan

 - Super Institutional - Growth

ICICI Prudential Flexible Income Plan - Growth
UTI Liquid Cash Plan Institutional - Growth Option

15,72,076
97,76,604

39,02,984
85,66,494
7,769

10
10

10
10
1000

2.15
15.79

Unquoted
Unquoted

5.00
13.70
1.05

Unquoted
Unquoted
Unquoted

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Details of investments as at 31-03-2009/31-12-2008

Name of the company

Larsen & Toubro Infotech Limited (contd.)
UTI Money Market Fund - Growth Plan
UTI Treasury Advantage Fund (Institutional Plan)

 - Growth Option

HDFC Cash Management Fund - Treasury Advantage Plan

 - Wholesale - Growth

Income funds:

Birla Sun Life Income Plus - Growth
HDFC Income Fund - Growth

Short term plans:

HDFC Short Term Plan - Growth

Fixed maturity plans:

Birla Sun Life FTP - INSTL - Series BD - Growth
ICICI Purdential FMP Series 41-19 Months
ICICI Prudential Internal Fund Annual Internal Plan - I

Institutional  Cumulative

Principal Pnb Fixed Maturity Plan (FMP 50:385 Days
Series IX - Aug 08 - Institutional Growth Plan)

TATA Fixed Horizon Fund Series 18 Scheme C

 - Institutional Plan - Growth

Templeton Fixed Horizon Fund Series IX - Plan A - Growth
Templeton Fixed Horizon Fund Series IX - Plan B - Growth
UTI Fixed Term Income Fund Series IV - Plan VII

(May/8 - 12 Months) - Institutional Growth Plan
UTI - Fixed Term Income Fund Series VI (13 Months)

 - Growth Plan

TOTAL

India Infrastructure Developers Limited
Current  investment:

Liquid funds:

No. of shares/
units/bonds

Face value Book-value
(Rs.crore)

(Rupees)

Quoted/
unquoted

21,82,958

73,512

58,23,512

5,00,572
9,92,585

27,84,428

28,03,647
20,00,000

27,53,885

30,00,000

50,00,000
30,00,000
50,00,000

50,00,000

20,00,000

10

1000

10

10
10

10

10
10

10

10

10
10
10

10

10

5.35

Unquoted

8.50

Unquoted

10.93

Unquoted

1.98
1.99

Unquoted
Unquoted

4.58

Unquoted

2.80
2.00

Unquoted
Unquoted

3.00

Unquoted

3.00

Unquoted

5.00
3.00
5.00

Unquoted
Unquoted
Unquoted

5.00

Unquoted

2.00

Unquoted

222.91

Birla Sunlife Cash Plus - Institutional Premium - Growth

3,15,35,087

14.06

44.35

Unquoted

TOTAL

L&T Infocity Limited
Long term investment (at cost):

Subsidiary  companies:

Fully paid equity shares:

44.35

Hyderabad International Trade Exposition Limited
L&T Infocity Lanka Private Limited
L&T Hitech City Limited

98,84,994
91,00,000
1,42,30,770

10
Sri Lankan Rs.10
10

9.88
4.23
14.23

Unquoted
Unquoted
Unquoted

Associate  Company:

Fully paid equity shares:
Vizag IT Park Limited

TOTAL

23,40,000

10

2.34

Unquoted

30.68

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Details of investments as at 31-03-2009/31-12-2008

Name of the company

Larsen & Toubro International FZE (as at 31-12-2008)
Long term investment (at cost):

Subsidiary  companies:

Fully paid equity shares:

Larsen & Toubro Saudi Arabia LLC
Larsen & Toubro Electromech LLC
Larsen & Toubro (Oman) LLC
Larsen & Toubro Qatar LLC
Larsen & Toubro (East Asia) SDN.BHD
Larsen &Toubro Overseas Projects Nigeria Limited
Larsen & Toubro Modular Fabrication Yard LLC
Larsen & Toubro Kuwait Construction General

Contracting Company WLL

L&T - Electricals Saudi Arabia Company Limited
Larsen & Toubro Readymix Concrete Industries LLC

Larsen & Toubro (Qingdao) Rubber Machinery

Company  Limited

Larsen & Toubro (Jiangsu) Valve Company Limited

Offshore International FZC
Larsen & Toubro ATCO Saudia LLC

Larsen & Toubro Heavy Engineering LLC

L&T Electrical & Automation FZE

PT TAMCO Indonesia

Tamco Electrical Industries Australia Pty Limited
Tamco Shanghai Switchgear Co. Limited

TAMCO Switchgear (Malaysia) SDN. BHD
Larsen & Toubro (Wuxi) Electric Company Limited

Associate companies:

Fully paid equity shares:

L&T - Camp Facilities LLC

TOTAL

L&T-Sargent and Lundy Limited
Current  investments:

Mutual fund:

Birla Sun Life - Qtly Interval - Series7 - Dividend Payout - FMP(3)
Birla Sun Life - Liquid Plus Institutional - FN Dividend

 - Reinvestment

Birla Cash Plus - Institutional - Fortnightly Dividend - Payout
TATA Fixed Income Portfolio Fund Scheme B2
HDFC Income Fund
Reliance Money Manager Fund
HDFC CMF Treasury Advantage
TATA Liquid Super High Institutional

3,00,000

9,58,693
13,82,208
34,248
17,33,884
37,604
29,97,190
17,398

TOTAL

186

No. of shares/
units/bonds

Face value Book-value
(Rs.crore)

(Rupees)

Quoted/
unquoted

1,95,000
2,36,786

3,800 Saudi Riyal 1000 each
Omani Riyal 1 each
Omani Riyal 1 each
98 Qatari Riyal 1000 each
2,25,000 Malaysian Ringitt 1 each
Naira 1 each
Omani Riyal

99,99,998
6,50,000

–

150

490

980 Kuwaiti Dinar 1000 each
13,500 Saudi Riyal 1000 each
AED
1000 each
Aggregating to
USD 5,700,000
Aggregating to Chinese
Renminbi  44,800,000
AED 1000 each
Equity share of
USD 131,655
Equity share of
USD 273,104
Equity Share of
AED 1,000,000
Indonesian
Rupiah 2010 each
1,35,00,000 Australian Dollar 1 each
Aggregating to
USD 10,350,563
10,00,00,000 Malaysian Ringitt 1 each
Aggregating to
USD 6,080,217

2,47,500

1

–
3.31
8.55
0.14
0.01
0.34
8.24

16.63
17.54

0.65
27.76

Unquoted
Unquoted
Unquoted
Unquoted
Unquoted
Unquoted
Unquoted

Unquoted
Unquoted

Unquoted
Unquoted

27.68

Unquoted

0.20
0.64

Unquoted
Unquoted

1.33

Unquoted

1.33

Unquoted

24.88

Unquoted

25.14
50.42

Unquoted
Unquoted

344.98
29.62

Unquoted
Unquoted

Aggregating to
US Dollar 667,164

3.25

Unquoted

592.64

10

10
10
10
10
1000
10
1000

0.30

Unquoted

Unquoted
Unquoted
Unquoted
Unquoted
Unquoted
Unquoted
Unquoted

5.59
1.50
0.03
2.00
3.79
3.01
2.00

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Details of investments as at 31-03-2009/31-12-2008

Name of the company

L&T Infrastructure Development Projects Limited
Long term investment (at cost):

Subsidiary  companies:
Fully paid equity shares:

No. of shares/
units/bonds

Face value Book-value
(Rs.crore)

(Rupees)

Quoted/
unquoted

L&T Transportation Infrastructure Limited
Narmada Infrastructure Construction Enterprise Limited
L&T Interstate Road Corridor Limited
L&T Krishnagiri Thopur Toll Road Limited
L&T Panipat Elevated Corridor Limited
L&T Vadodara Bharuch Tollway Limited
L&T Western Andhra Tollways Limited
L&T Urban Infrastructure Limited
L&T Infrastructure Development Projects Lanka (Private) Limited
International Seaports (India) Private Limited (Rs.45)

3,05,36,000
3,47,01,500
5,41,17,164
7,87,50,000
8,43,00,000
4,35,00,000
5,65,00,000
7,50,00,000
3,50,00,020
25,00,560

10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
Srilankan Rs.10
10

53.14
63.90
54.12
78.75
84.30
43.50
56.50
75.00
15.72
–

Unquoted
Unquoted
Unquoted
Unquoted
Unquoted
Unquoted
Unquoted
Unquoted
Unquoted
Unquoted

Fully paid preference shares:

L&T Urban Infrastructure Limited

Associate  company:
Fully paid equity shares:

29,16,35,500

10

291.64

Unquoted

International Seaports Haldia (Private) Limited
Second Vivekananda Bridge Tollway Company Private Limited
Ennore Tank Terminals Private Limited

98,30,000
3,23,50,000
1,17,65,000

Fully paid preference shares:

Second Vivekananda Bridge Tollway Company Private Limited

1,00,00,000

10
10
10

10

9.83
32.35
11.77

Unquoted
Unquoted
Unquoted

10.00

Unquoted

Jointly controlled entity:
Fully paid equity shares:

The Dhamra Port Company Limited

15,85,59,066

10

158.56

Unquoted

Other companies:
Fully paid equity shares:

Bangalore International Airport Limited
SICAL Iron Ore Terminals Limited

6,53,82,000
71,50,000

10
10

65.38
7.15

Unquoted
Unquoted

Current  investment:
Bonds:

Rural Electrification Corporation Limited - 5.25%

NCR taxable Bonds

TOTAL

L&T Capital Company Limited
Long term investment (at cost):
Fully paid equity shares:

Aplab Limited
Astra Microwave Products Limited
The Federal Bank Limited
NIIT Technologies Limited
Genus Power Infrastructure Limited
Jyoti Limited

500

10000

0.50

Unquoted

1112.11

1,48,580
53,00,030
79,95,619
29,20,000
19,471
5,59,437

10
2
10
10
10
10

1.28
23.00
123.76
31.87
0.48
6.04

Quoted
Quoted
Quoted
Quoted
Quoted
Quoted

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Details of investments as at 31-03-2009/31-12-2008

Name of the company

L&T Capital Company Limited (contd.)

No. of shares/
units/bonds

Face value Book-value
(Rs.crore)

(Rupees)

Quoted/
unquoted

Kalindee Rail Nirman (Engineers) Limited
Satyam Computer Services Limited
Salzer Electronics Limited
Catholic Syrian Bank Limited
TNJ Moduletech Private Limited
Salzer Cables Limited
Rangsons Electronics Limited
Feedback Ventures Private Limited
BSCPL Infrastructure Limited [formerly B. Seenaiah &

Company (Projects) Limited]
JSK Electricals Private Limited

16,72,496
3,02,12,750
9,15,808
7,19,677
8,00,000
74,48,000
10,65,000
37,90,000

3,05,808
21,20,040

TOTAL

Hyderabad International Trade Expositions Limited
Long term investment (at cost):

Subsidiary  companies:

Fully paid equity shares:

10
2
10

10
10
5
10

10
10

Quoted
Quoted
Quoted
Unquoted
Unquoted
Unquoted
Unquoted
Unquoted

Unquoted

19.75
480.41
8.88
18.81
0.80
7.45
0.53
37.90

35.05
2.12

798.13

Andhra Pradesh Expositions Private Limited

10,000

10

TOTAL

Tractor Engineers Limited
Long term investment (at cost):
Fully paid equity shares:

Larsen & Toubro Saudi Arabia LLC (Rs.17,478)
Larsen & Toubro LLC

200
2,500

SAR - 1000 each
USD - 1 each

TOTAL

Larsen & Toubro Qatar LLC (as at 31-12-2008)
Long term investment (at cost):

Joint venture:

Larsen & Toubro Qatar & HBK Contracting Co. WLL - JV

100

QTR 100000

TOTAL

L&T Urban Infrastructure Limited
Long term investment (at cost):

Subsidiary  companies:

Unquoted

0.01

0.01

Unquoted
Unquoted

–
0.01

0.01

Unquoted

0.13

0.13

Fully paid equity shares:
L&T Infocity Limited
L&T Phoenix Infoparks Private Limited
Cyber Park Development & Construction Limited
L&T Tech Park Limited
L&T South City Projects Limited
L&T Bangalore Airport Hotel Limited
L&T Vision Ventures Limited
CSJ Infrastructure Private Limited

2,40,30,000
2,55,00,000
5,10,000
1,17,30,000
2,88,02,880
5,32,80,000
33,995
3,21,23,000

10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10

16.02
25.50
0.51
11.73
70.53
53.28
0.03
160.46

Unquoted
Unquoted
Unquoted
Unquoted
Unquoted
Unquoted
Unquoted
Unquoted

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Details of investments as at 31-03-2009/31-12-2008

Name of the company

No. of shares/
units/bonds

Face value Book-value
(Rs.crore)

(Rupees)

Quoted/
unquoted

L&T Urban Infrastructure Limited (contd.)

L&T Arun Excello Commercial Projects Private Limited
Arun Excello Infrastructue Private Limited

Fully paid preference shares:
L&T Tech Park Limited

Associate  company:

Fully paid equity shares:

L&T Cross Roads Private Limited
L&T Arun Excello Realty Private Limited

Joint controlled entity:

Fully paid equity shares:

4,89,600
93,67,347

28,05,000

90,00,000
3,16,800

L&T Bombay Developers Private Limited (Rs.50,000)

5,000

TOTAL

L&T Infrastructure Finance Company Limited
Long term investment (at cost):

BSCPL Infrastructure Limited [formerly B. Seenaiah &

Company (Projects) Limited]

Current  investments:

Mutual fund:

2,18,150

Birla Sun Life - Cash Plus - Institutional Premium - Growth
Birla Sun Life - Savings Fund Institutional - Growth
IDFC Cash Fund - Super Institutional Plan C - Growth

1,77,76,261
2,40,47,566
2,33,44,414

TOTAL

L&T Power Limited (formerly L&T Power Projects Limited)
Long term investment (at cost):

Subsidiary  companies:

Fully paid equity shares:

L&T-MHI Boilers Private Limited
L&T-MHI Turbine Generators Private Limited

5,10,51,000
5,10,51,000

TOTAL

Larsen & Toubro (Qingdao) Rubber Machinery Company Limited
Long term investment (at cost):

Subsidiary  companies:

Fully paid equity shares:

Qingdao Larsen & Toubro Trading Company Limited

TOTAL

L&T-MHI Boilers Private Limited
Current  investments:

Mutual fund:

10
10

10

10
10

10

10

10
10
10

12.94
71.92

Unquoted
Unquoted

5.61

Unquoted

9.00
29.14

Unquoted
Unquoted

0.01

Unquoted

466.68

25.00

Unquoted

Unquoted
Unquoted
Unquoted

25.00
40.00
25.00

115.00

10
10

51.05
51.05

Unquoted
Unquoted

102.10

0.54

Unquoted

0.54

HDFC Cash Management Fund (Treasury Plan)

1,19,82,544

19

23.02

Unquoted

TOTAL

23.02

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Details of investments as at 31-03-2009/31-12-2008

Name of the company

L&T-Valdel Engineering Limited
Current  investments:

Mutual fund:

DSP Tiger Fund Growth

HSBC MIP Savings Plan

J P Morgan India Equity Fund

Tata Balanced Fund

Tata Infrastructure Fund

Birla Short Term Fund

Birla Sunlife Liquid Plus Installment Growth

HDFC Cash Management Fund

ICICI Prudential Flexible Income Plan

IDFC Money Manager Fund

TOTAL

GDA Technologies Inc.

Long term investment (at cost):

Subsidiary  companies:

Fully paid equity shares:

GDA Technologies Limited

Current  investment:

Fully paid equity shares:

Arkados

Citirix System

TOTAL

L&T Power Development Limited

Long term investment (at cost):

Subsidiary  companies:
Fully paid equity shares:

No. of shares/
units/bonds

Face value Book-value
(Rs.crore)

(Rupees)

Quoted/
unquoted

44,692

4,54,852

1,46,699

99,101

80,156

42,05,025

10,257

84,24,144

20,16,390

37,23,607

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

Unquoted

Unquoted

Unquoted

Unquoted

Unquoted

Unquoted

Unquoted

Unquoted

Unquoted

Unquoted

0.11

0.49

0.09

0.29

0.14

4.29

0.02

8.44

2.13

3.75

19.75

1,67,234

10

0.18

Unquoted

1,50,000

114

12

1090

Unquoted

Quoted

0.19

0.01

0.38

L&T Uttaranchal Hydro Power Limited

4,80,49,994

Other companies:
Fully paid equity shares:

Everest Power Private Limited

Konaseema Gas Power Limited

TOTAL

L&T-MHI Turbine Generators Private Limited
Current  investments:

Mutual fund

10,00,000

2,10,00,000

10

10

10

48.05

Unquoted

10.02

Unquoted

Unquoted

21.05

79.12

UTI Liquid Fund Cash Plan (Dividend Reinvestment)

96,05,836

19.2148

TOTAL

190

Unquoted

18.46

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Details of investments as at 31-03-2009/31-12-2008

Name of the company

L&T Transco Private Limited
Long term investment (at cost):

Subsidiary  companies:

Fully paid equity shares:

L&T Port Sutrapada Limited
Sutrapada SEZ Developers Limited
L&T Chennai-Tada Tollway Limited
Sutrapada Shipyard Limited

Associate  company:

Fully paid equity shares:

No. of shares/
units/bonds

Face value Book-value
(Rs.crore)

(Rupees)

Quoted/
unquoted

33,00,000
50,000
4,19,99,900
50,000

10
10
10
10

3.30
0.05
42.00
0.05

Unquoted
Unquoted
Unquoted
Unquoted

L&T PNG Tollway Private Limited

4,800

10

0.0048

Unquoted

TOTAL

L&T Realty Private Limited
Long term investment (at cost):

Subsidiary  companies:

Fully paid equity shares:

L&T Realty FZE
Chennai Vision Developers Private Limited

1
10,000

AED - 150,000
10

TOTAL

L&T South City Projects Limited
Long term investment (at cost):

Subsidiary  companies:

Fully paid equity shares:

45.40

Unquoted
Unquoted

0.16
0.01

0.17

L&T Siruseri Property Development Limited

50,000

10

0.05

Unquoted

TOTAL

L&T Capital Holdings Limited
Long term investment (at cost):

Subsidiary  companies:

Fully paid equity shares:
L&T Finance Limited
L&T Infrastructure Finance Company Limited
India Infrastructure Developers Limited

Associate  company:

Fully paid equity shares:

18,66,91,500
50,00,00,000
5,60,60,000

NAC Infrastructure Equipment Limited

45,00,000

Share application money pending allotment:

L&T Finance Limited

TOTAL

0.05

10
10
10

10

490.98
500.00
56.06

Unquoted
Unquoted
Unquoted

4.50

Unquoted

25.00

1076.54

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Consolidated Financial Statements 2008-2009
Auditors’ report to the Board of Directors of Larsen & Toubro Limited on
consolidated financial statements
We have examined the attached Consolidated Balance Sheet of Larsen & Toubro Limited and its subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures (the
L&T Group) as at March 31, 2009 and also the Consolidated Profit and Loss Account and the Consolidated Cash Flow Statement for the year
ended on that date, annexed thereto. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to
express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in India. Those Standards require that we plan and perform
the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with an
identified financial reporting framework and are free of material misstatements. An audit includes examining, on test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statements. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our
opinion.
In  respect  of  the  financial  statements  of  certain  subsidiaries,  associates  and  joint  ventures,  we  did  not  carry  out  the  audit.  These  financial
statements have been audited/reviewed by other auditors whose reports have been furnished to us, and our opinion, insofar as it relates to the
amounts included in respect of the subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures is based solely on the reports of the other auditors. The details of
assets and revenues in respect of these subsidiaries and joint ventures and the net carrying cost of investment and current year/period share of
profit or loss in respect of these associates, to the extent to which they are reflected in the consolidated financial statements are given below:

Audited by other auditors:

A
B
C

Indian subsidiaries
Foreign  subsidiaries
Joint ventures

D

Associates

Total assets
6398.85
1966.58
608.76
Net carrying cost of
investment
105.07

Rs.crore
Total revenues
486.96
3378.38
375.95
Current  year/period
share of profit/(loss)
8.75

We further report that in respect of certain subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures, we did not carry out the audit. These financial statements
have been certified by management and have been furnished to us, and in our opinion, insofar as it relates to the amounts included in respect
of the subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures, are based solely on these certified financial statements.
Since the financial statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2009, which were compiled by management of these companies, were not
audited, any adjustments to their balances could have consequential effects on the attached consolidated financial statements. However, the
size of these subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures, in the consolidated position is not significant in relative terms. The details of assets and
revenues in respect of these subsidiaries and joint ventures and the net carrying cost of investment and current year/period share of profit or loss
in respect of these associates, to the extent to which they are reflected in the consolidated financial statements are given below:

Certified by management:

A
B
C

Indian subsidiaries
Foreign  subsidiaries
Joint ventures

D

Associates

Total assets
158.58
0.03
7.13
Net carrying cost of
investment
68.13

Rs.crore
Total revenues
329.35
-
-
Current  year/period
share of profit/(loss)
(13.54)

We report that, the consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company in accordance with the requirements of the Accounting
Standard (AS) 21, 'Consolidated Financial Statements', (AS) 23, 'Accounting for Investments in Associates in Consolidated Financial Statements'
and (AS) 27, 'Financial Reporting of Interests in Joint Ventures' notified by the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 and on the basis
of the separate audited/certified financial statements of the L&T Group included in the consolidated financial statements.
We report that on the basis of the information and according to the explanations given to us, and on the consideration of the separate audit report
on individual audited financial statements of the L&T Group, we are of the opinion that the said consolidated financial statements, read together
with  significant  accounting  policies  in  Schedule  Q  and  notes  appearing  thereon,  give  a  true  and  fair  view  in  conformity  with  the  accounting
principles generally accepted in India:
a)
b)

in the case of the Consolidated Balance Sheet, of the state of affairs of the L&T Group as at March 31, 2009;
in the case of the Consolidated Profit and Loss Account of the consolidated results of operations of the L&T Group for the year ended on
that date; and
in the case of the Consolidated Cash Flow Statement, of the consolidated cash flows of the L&T Group for the year ended on that date.

c)

Mumbai, May 28, 2009

SHARP AND TANNAN
Chartered Accountants
by the hand of

F. M. KOBLA
Partner
Membership No.15882

193

Consolidated Balance Sheet as at March 31, 2009

Schedule

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

As at 31-3-2009

As at 31-3-2008

SOURCES OF FUNDS:
SHAREHOLDERS’  FUNDS:

Share capital
Reserves and surplus
Employee stock option outstanding

(previous year: Rs.317.97 crore)

Less: Deferred employee compensation expense

(previous year: Rs.173.66 crore)

Minority interest
LOAN FUNDS:

Secured loans
Unsecured loans

Deferred payment liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities [see note no.24]
TOTAL

APPLICATION OF FUNDS:
Fixed assets

Tangible assets

Gross block
Less: Depreciation and impairment
Net block
Less: Lease adjustment

Capital  work-in-progress

Intangible assets
Gross block
Less: Amortisation and impairment
Net block
Capital  work-in-progress

Fixed assets held for sale

(at lower of cost or estimated realisable value)

Investments
Loans and advances towards financing activities
Deferred tax assets [see note no.24]
Current assets, loans and advances:

Inventories
Sundry debtors
Cash and bank balances
Other current assets
Loans and advances

Less: Current liabilities and provisions:

Liabilities
Provisions

Net current assets
Miscellaneous  expenditure

(to the extent not written-off or adjusted)

A
B

C
D

E (i)

E (ii)

F
G (i)

G (ii)

H

I

TOTAL
CONTINGENT  LIABILITIES
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING  POLICIES
(For notes forming part of the consolidated accounts see page nos.217 to 242)
As per our report attached
SHARP & TANNAN
Chartered Accountants
by the hand of
F. M. KOBLA
Partner
Membership No.15882
Mumbai, May 28, 2009

N. HARIHARAN
Company Secretary

J
Q

Y. M. DEOSTHALEE

N. MOHAN RAJ

194

511.47

239.00

117.14
13598.09

58.47
10628.33

272.47

144.31

13987.70
1058.58

18399.95
1970.09
541.12
35957.44

9483.82

6105.30
0.08

6805.40
7109.94
410.29

10831.11
922.62

12119.91
196.02
327.04
24396.70

6291.27

2232.12
0.08

5552.28
6160.46
205.32

6560.14
5559.77

7090.04
1870.88
5219.16
239.36
4979.80
1311.47

783.68
293.16
490.52
1741.60

5019.00
8234.36
1560.78
38.62
4768.44
19621.20

13457.96
2236.61
15694.57

10494.94
7905.01

9125.00
2338.65
6786.35
239.36
6546.99
2936.83

3336.88
471.67
2865.21
3240.09

7105.78
11643.53
1459.04
68.22
6621.31
26897.88

17538.13
3317.42
20855.55

6042.33
0.28

35957.44

3926.63
28.54

24396.70

A. M. NAIK
Chairman & Managing Director

S. RAJGOPAL

M. M. CHITALE

BHAGYAM RAMANI

A. K. JAIN

Directors

Mumbai, May 28, 2009

Consolidated Profit and Loss Account for the year ended March 31, 2009

Schedule

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

2008-2009

2007-2008

K

L (i)
L (ii)

M
N
O
P

INCOME:
Sales & service (gross)
Less: Excise duty
Sales & service (net)
Other operational income
Other income

EXPENDITURE:
Manufacturing, construction and operating expenses
Staff expenses
Sales, administration and other expenses
Interest expenses and brokerage
Depreciation and obsolescence of tangible assets
Amortisation and impairment of intangible assets

Less: Overheads charged to fixed assets

Profit before transfer from revaluation reserve
Add: Transfer from revaluation reserve
Profit before tax before extraordinary items
Provision for current taxes [see note no.23(a)]
Provision for deferred tax [see note no.24]
Provision for tax on fringe benefits [see note no.23(b)]

Profit after tax before extraordinary items
Less: Additional tax on dividend distributed/proposed by subsidiary companies

(including proportionate share in respect of incorporated joint ventures)

Add: Share in profit/(loss) (net) of associate companies

Add/(less): Minority interest in (income)/losses
Profit after minority interest before extraordinary items
Gain/(loss) on extraordinary items (net of tax) [see note no.13]
Profit attributable to Group shareholders
Less: Dividend paid for the previous year

Additional tax on dividend paid for the previous year (net)

Profit available for appropriation
Less:Transfer to reserve u/s 45 IC of the RBI Act, 1934

Transfer to tonnage tax reserve
Transfer to reserve u/s 36(1)(viii) of the Income Tax Act, 1961
Transfer to debenture redemption reserve

Profit available for distribution
Interim dividend
Proposed final dividend
Additional tax on dividend
Balance carried to Balance Sheet

Basic earnings per equity share before
extraordinary items (Rupees)
Diluted earnings per equity share before
extraordinary items (Rupees)

Basic earnings per equity share after

}  [see note no.20]

extraordinary items (Rupees)
Diluted earnings per equity share after
extraordinary items (Rupees)
Face value per equity share (Rupees)
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING  POLICIES
(For notes forming part of the consolidated accounts see page nos.217 to 242)

Q

40607.87
420.87

30212.84
2666.04
2666.82
461.96
537.54
192.09
36737.29
24.48

1328.35
35.36
61.16

0.28
0.05

40187.00
292.87
591.96
41071.83

36712.81
4359.02
1.31
4360.33

1424.87
2935.46
0.80

2934.66
50.90
2985.56
31.44
3017.00
772.46
3789.46

0.33
3789.13
35.27
1.10
2.03
43.34
3707.39
–
614.97
104.52
2987.90

51.56

50.87

64.76

63.89
2.00

29561.11
362.61

22002.90
2049.43
1709.62
203.11
408.78
102.99
26476.83
11.42

1039.27
31.74
76.11

0.66
0.11

29198.50
258.35
425.15
29882.00

26465.41
3416.59
2.03
3418.62

1147.12
2271.50
13.68

2257.82
135.83
2393.65
(68.29)
2325.36
–
2325.36

0.77
2324.59
33.20
–
1.77
–
2289.62
56.83
438.49
76.26
1718.04

40.44

38.95

40.44

38.95
2.00

As per our report attached

SHARP & TANNAN
Chartered Accountants
by the hand of
F. M. KOBLA
Partner
Membership No.15882
Mumbai, May 28, 2009

A. M. NAIK
Chairman & Managing Director

Y. M. DEOSTHALEE

S. RAJGOPAL

M. M. CHITALE

N. MOHAN RAJ

BHAGYAM RAMANI

A. K. JAIN

N. HARIHARAN
Company Secretary

Directors

Mumbai, May 28, 2009

195

Consolidated Cash Flow Statement for the year ended March 31, 2009

...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...

Cash flow from operating activities:
Profit before tax (excluding minority interest and extraordinary items)
Adjustments  for:
Dividend received
Depreciation (including obsolescence), amortisation and impairment
Lease  equalisation
Exchange difference on items grouped under financing activity
Interest  expense
Interest income
(Profit)/loss on sale of fixed assets (net)
(Profit)/loss on sale of investments (net)
Employee stock option - discount forming part of staff expenses
Provision/(reversal) for diminution in value of investments
Operating profit before working capital changes
Adjustments  for:
(Increase)/decrease in trade and other receivables
(Increase)/decrease in inventories
(Increase)/decrease in miscellaneous expenditure
Increase/(decrease) in trade payables and customer advances
Cash generated from operations
Direct taxes refund/(paid) (net)
Net Cash (used in)/from operating activities
Cash flow from investing activities:
...
Purchase of fixed assets
...
Sale of fixed assets
...
Purchase of long term investments
...
Sale of long term investments
(Purchase)/sale of current investments (net)
...
Loans/deposits made with associates companies and third parties (net) ...
...
Advance towards equity commitment
...
Interest received
...
Dividend received from associates
...
Dividend received from other investments
...
Consideration received on disposal of subsidiaries
Consideration paid on acquisition of subsidiaries
...
Cash & cash equivalents acquired pursuant to acquisition of subsidiaries
Cash & cash equivalents discharged pursuant to disposal of a subsidiary
Cash (used in)/from investing activities (before extraordinary items)
Extraordinary  items
Cash received (net of expenses) on sale/transfer of Ready Mix Concrete business

...
...
...
...
...
...
...

...

...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...

...
...
...
...
...
...
...

...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...

A.

B.

C.

...

...

(net of tax of Rs.279.37 crore)

...
Cash & cash equivalents discharged pursuant to disposal of Ready Mix Concrete business ...
Net Cash (used in)/from investing activities (after extraordinary items)
...
Cash flow from financing activities:
Proceeds from issue of share capital including shares under ESOP schemes
Proceeds from long term borrowings
Repayment of long term borrowings
(Repayments)/proceeds from other borrowings (net)
Payment (to)/from minority interest
Loans from associate/joint venture companies (net of repayments)
Dividends paid
Additional tax on dividend
Interest paid
Net cash (used in)/from financing activities

...

...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...

...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...

Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents (A + B + C)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year

...

...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...

...
...
...
...
...
...
...

...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...

...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...

2008-2009
Rs.crore

2007-2008
Rs.crore

4360.33

(289.09)
728.32
–
374.35
461.96
(136.01)
(5.46)
(106.97)
174.79
9.62
5571.84

(5078.63)
(1947.85)
28.26
3072.66
1646.28
(1150.32)
495.96

(5477.59)
97.10
(878.22)
264.26
(550.22)
106.27
(0.69)
106.41
57.95
289.09
166.66
(412.93)
34.39
(0.51)
(6198.03)

1121.37
(0.23)
(5076.89)

23.04
5201.74
(523.54)
675.05
146.15
20.00
(438.77)
(70.56)
(553.92)
4479.19
(101.74)
1560.78
1459.04

3418.62

(152.10)
509.74
21.70
222.18
203.11
(113.56)
(20.21)
(117.35)
101.12
22.56
4095.81

(6793.86)
(1347.35)
(11.42)
3985.55
(71.27)
(1167.95)
(1239.22)

(3959.14)
336.93
(236.55)
79.44
(3041.77)
33.59
(10.68)
109.23
12.98
152.10
–
(84.85)
3.77
(10.39)
(6615.34)

–
–
(6615.34)

1701.58
4168.48
(622.67)
2584.21
177.15
–
(114.14)
(35.51)
(161.78)
7697.32
(157.24)
1718.02
1560.78

Notes:
1. Cash flow statement has been prepared under the indirect method as set out in the Accounting Standard (AS) 3 “Cash Flow Statements” as specified in the

Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006.

2. Purchase of fixed assets includes movement of capital work-in-progress during the year.
3. Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year represent cash and bank balances and include unrealised gain of Rs.25.64 crore (previous year: unrealised

gain of Rs.0.43 crore) on account of translation of foreign currency bank balances.

4. For cash and cash equivalents not available for immediate use as on the Balance Sheet date, see note no.11(a) and (b) of notes forming part of consolidated

5. Previous year’s figures have been regrouped/reclassified wherever applicable.

A. M. NAIK
Chairman & Managing Director

Y. M. DEOSTHALEE

S. RAJGOPAL

M. M. CHITALE

N. MOHAN RAJ

BHAGYAM RAMANI

A. K. JAIN

N. HARIHARAN
Company Secretary

Directors

Mumbai, May 28, 2009

accounts.

As per our report attached
SHARP & TANNAN
Chartered Accountants
by the hand of
F. M. KOBLA
Partner
Membership No.15882
Mumbai, May 28, 2009

196

Schedules forming part of the Consolidated Accounts

Schedule A
Share capital:
Authorised:
162,50,00,000 equity shares of Rs.2 each

(previous year: 1,62,50,00,000 equity shares of Rs.2 each)

Issued:
58,56,87,862 equity shares of Rs.2 each

(previous year: 29,23,27,390 equity shares of Rs.2 each)

Subscribed and paid-up:
58,56,87,862 equity shares of Rs.2 each [see note no.6]

(previous year: 29,23,27,390 equity shares of Rs.2 each)

Schedule B
Reserves and surplus:
Revaluation  reserve:

As per last Balance Sheet
Addition during the year
Less: Transferred to Profit and Loss Account

Capital redemption reserve:

As per last Balance Sheet
Less: Utilised for issue of bonus shares

Capital reserve:

As per last Balance Sheet
Addition during the year

Capital reserve on consolidation:
As per last Balance Sheet
Deduction during the year

Reserve u/s 45 IC of the RBI Act, 1934:

As per last Balance Sheet
Add: Transferred from Profit and Loss Account

Debenture redemption reserve:
Created during the year

Securities premium account:
As per last Balance Sheet
Addition during the year

Less: Utilised for issue of bonus shares
Transfer to retained earnings
Share issue expenses
(Reversal)/write-back of provision made in previous year

Carried forward

As at 31-3-2009

As at 31-3-2008

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

325.00

117.14

117.14

117.14

325.00

58.47

58.47

58.47

As at 31-3-2009

As at 31-3-2008

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

25.90
7.52
1.31

3.16
0.02

10.81
35.80

15.98
0.28

75.75
35.27

4187.26
69.62

4256.88
58.50
0.01
–
(0.92)

32.11

3.14

46.61

15.70

111.02

43.34

4199.29

4451.21

27.93
–
2.03

3.16
–

10.67
0.14

16.52
0.54

42.55
33.20

2066.16
2135.14

4201.30
–
1.80
14.64
(2.40)

25.90

3.16

10.81

15.98

75.75

–

4187.26

4318.86

197

Schedules forming part of the Consolidated Accounts (contd.)

Schedule B (contd.)
Brought forward
Foreign projects reserve:

As per last Balance Sheet
Less: Transferred to retained earnings

Housing projects reserve:

As per last Balance Sheet
Less: Transferred to retained earnings

Tonnage tax reserve:

As per last Balance Sheet
Add: Transferred from Profit and Loss Account

Foreign currency translation reserve:

As per last Balance Sheet
Addition/(deduction) during the year

Reserve u/s 36(1)(viii) of Income Tax Act, 1961:

As per last Balance Sheet
Add: Transferred from Profit and Loss Account

Hedging reserve (net of tax):
As per last Balance Sheet
Addition during the year
Deduction during the year

Retained earnings:

As per last Balance Sheet
Less: Adjustments pertaining to deferred tax liabilities (net)

Add:Transferred from:

Foreign projects reserve
Housing projects reserve
Securities premium account
Profit and Loss Account

Schedule C

Secured loans:
Redeemable non-convertible fixed rate debentures

Redeemable non-convertible floating rate debentures

Loans from banks:

Cash credits/working capital demand loans
Other loans
Interest accrued and due

Loans from financial institutions

198

As at 31-3-2009

As at 31-3-2008

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

4451.21

4318.86

10.83
3.00

3.98
2.25

0.99
1.10

(11.24)
123.92

1.77
2.03

(4.85)
(282.40)
4.85

6307.99
–
6307.99

3.00
2.25
0.01
2987.90

7.83

1.73

2.09

112.68

3.80

19.19
8.36

7.96
3.98

0.99
–

(6.55)
(4.69)

–
1.77

–
(4.85)
–

10.83

3.98

0.99

(11.24)

1.77

(282.40)

(4.85)

4596.91
21.10
4575.81

8.36
3.98
1.80
1718.04

9301.15

13598.09

6307.99

10628.33

As at 31-3-2009

As at 31-3-2008

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

3615.00
4084.24
1.98

1700.00

200.00

7701.22
893.72

10494.94

2775.76
2300.69
0.05

1047.00

–

5076.50
436.64

6560.14

Schedules forming part of the Consolidated Accounts (contd.)

Schedule D

Unsecured loans:

Redeemable non-convertible fixed rate debentures
Redeemable non-convertible floating rate debentures
Fixed deposits
Short term loans and advances:

As at 31-3-2009

As at 31-3-2008

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

2145.09
25.33
0.46
18.89
640.00

4377.37
0.54
101.14
161.18

400.00
35.00
0.01

2829.77

4640.23

7905.01

1666.77
26.22
0.25
15.16
900.00

2542.50
0.15
121.10
187.61

100.00
–
0.01

2608.40

2851.36

5559.77

Cost/valuation

1-4-2008

As at Transfer on
business
combination

Additions Deductions

As at
31-3-2009

31-3-2008

Up to Transfer on
business
combination

Depreciation

Impairment

Book value

For the

year Deductions

Up to
31-3-2009

As at
31-3-2009

As at
31-3-2009

As at
31-3-2008

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

772.98
190.10
1117.30
0.25
3443.45
277.14
133.27
9.26

785.40
347.44
113.64
–

7.45
–
52.21
–

88.89
73.59
238.24
–
92.45 1686.03
65.16
5.76
66.88
4.55
–
–

–

6.23
–

–
863.09
35.96
263.69
184.19
4.33 1403.42
0.25
0.25
268.66 4953.27 1134.05
120.59
328.61
19.45
73.30
188.38
16.32
7.47
9.26
–

–
–
–
–

33.56
104.51
30.22
–

254.76
24.93
24.65
–

564.20
427.02
119.21
–

262.77
19.08
41.50
–

–
–
5.65
–
66.13
3.92
3.52
–

–
–
–
–

–
19.05
37.25
–
361.47
37.40
21.92
0.52

35.66
8.03
17.41
–

–
–
0.38
–

–
55.01
226.71
0.25
51.38 1510.27
144.88
17.03
90.01
8.73
7.99
–

74.54
1.51
15.82
–

223.89
25.60
43.09
–

772.98
863.09
–
154.12
–
208.68
960.17
– 1176.71
–
–
–
– 3443.00 2255.01
153.74
–
55.80
–
1.78
–

183.73
98.37
1.27

6.93
–
–
–

333.38
401.42
76.12
(239.36)

509.55
283.19
72.14
(239.36)

7190.23

162.42 2387.08

619.33 9120.40 1879.16

79.22

538.71

169.39 2327.70

6.93 6546.41 4979.12

4.23
1.10

5.33

–
–

–

0.01
–

0.01

0.57
0.17

0.74

3.67
0.93

4.60

3.24
1.06

4.30

–
–

–

0.39
0.02

0.41

0.54
0.15

0.69

3.09
0.93

4.02

–
–

–

0.58
–

0.58

0.64
0.04

0.68

7195.56

162.42 2387.09

620.07 9125.00 1883.46

79.22

539.12

170.08 2331.72

6.93 6546.99 4979.80

5547.68

124.62 1985.06

567.32 7090.04 1713.44

1.42

404.69

255.60 1863.95

6.93

2936.83 1311.47

9483.82 6291.27

199

From banks
From others
Lease finance
Sales tax deferment loan
Commercial paper

Other loans and advances:

From banks
Lease finance
Sales tax deferment loan
From others

Schedule E (i)

Fixed Assets - Tangible:

Particulars

OWNED ASSETS:
Land-freehold
Ships
Buildings
Railway sidings
Plant and machinery
Furniture and fixtures
Vehicles
Aircraft
Owned assets given on operating lease
Plant and machinery
Buildings
Vehicles
Lease adjustment

Owned assets (sub total - A)
LEASED ASSETS:
Assets taken under finance lease:
Plant and machinery
Vehicles

Asset taken under finance lease (sub total - B)

Total (A+B)

Previous year

Add: Capital work-in-progress

Schedules forming part of the Consolidated Accounts (contd.)

Schedule E (ii)

Fixed Assets - Intangible:

Particulars

Goodwill on consolidation

Land-leasehold

Specialised softwares

Lumpsum fees for technical knowhow

Toll collection rights

Trade marks

Total

Previous year

Add: Capital work-in-progress

Cost/valuation

1-4-2008

As at Transfer on
business
combination

Additions Deductions

As at
31-3-2009

31-3-2008

Up to Transfer on
business
combination

Amortisation

Impairment

Book value

For the

year Deductions

Up to
31-3-2009

As at
31-3-2009

As at
31-3-2009

As at
31-3-2008

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

251.69

95.63

134.58

20.61

288.46

–

216.23

–

467.92

26.85

–

40.09

–

8.92

0.21

1.89

247.51

4.94

347.12

7.60

74.57

13.28

196.08

92.79

6.50

0.57

28.43

9.53

0.24

0.20

1.02

3.43

0.23

32.62

13.28

112.33

7.01

0.57

16.99

66.94

11.04

–

–

218.53

3.84

42.00

358.98

224.12

–

–

–

336.08

83.75

11.44

80.45

41.59

10.86

– 2070.91

133.50

–

4.05

–

– 2000.98

– 2289.44

154.98

–

63.55

1.50

1.50

4.89

–

7.89

1.50

792.47

12.52 2550.68

18.79 3336.88

293.25

1.50

2.96

0.84

147.54

14.08

429.67

42.00 2865.21

490.52

553.26

1.84

239.02

10.44

783.68

190.99

1.15

101.92

1.62

292.44

0.72

3240.09 1741.60

6105.30 2232.12

Notes:
(i)
1

(ii)

In respect of tangible assets, opening gross block includes Rs.105.52 crore and opening accumulated depreciation includes Rs.19.51
crore on account of exchange differences on translation of value of assets in respect of non integral foreign operations.
In respect of intangible assets, opening gross block includes Rs.8.79 crore and opening accumulated amortisation includes Rs.0.81
crore on account of exchange differences on translation of value of assets in respect of non integral foreign operations.

Cost/Valuation of:
(i)
(ii)

Freehold land includes Rs.19.42 crore for which conveyance is yet to be completed.
Leasehold land includes:
(a) Rs.2.63 crore for land taken at Mysore on lease from KIADB vide agreement dated May 5, 2006. The lease agreement is for a
period of six years, with extension of 3 years, at the end of which sale deed would be executed, on fulfilment of certain conditions
by the Company.

(b) Rs.15.25 crore for land taken on Lease from Maharashtra Airport Development Company Limited for a period of 99 years with

effect from June 01,2008 vide agreement dated June 20, 2008 for developing IT Infrastructure facilities.

(c) Rs.0.22 crore for land taken at Hubli on lease from KIADB vide agreement dated December 8, 2005. The lease agreement is for
a period of six years, at the end of which sale deed would be executed, on fulfilment of certain conditions by the Company.

Cost/Valuation of buildings includes ownership accommodation:
(i)

(a)

in various co-operative societies and apartments and shop-owners’ associations: Rs.96.86 crore, including 2325 shares of Rs.50
each, 207 shares of Rs.100 each and 1 share of Rs.250.
in proposed co-operative societies Rs.17.29 crore.

(b)
of Rs.4.39 crore in respect of which the deed of conveyance is yet to be executed.

(ii)
(iii) of Rs.8.45 crore representing undivided share in a property at a certain location.
Cost/Valuation of buildings includes Rs.46.57 crore for building constructed on lease hold land 90.36 acres (20 acres since surrendered) on
a  66  years  lease  agreement  entered  with  National Academy  of  Construction  (NAC)  dated  October  1,  2005,  yet  to  be  registered  with
appropriate authority.
Additions during the year and capital work-in-progress include Rs.197.77 crore being borrowing cost capitalised in accordance with Accounting
Standard (AS) 16 on “Borrowing Costs”
Depreciation for the year on tangible assets include obsolescence Rs.1.38 crore (previous year: Rs.3.88 crore) and on intangible assets
Rs.41.28 crore (previous year: Rs.nil) on account of impairment loss.
Capital work-in-progress - tangible assets includes advances Rs.683.68 crore (previous year: Rs.356.07 crore). Capital work-in-progress
- intangible assets includes advances Rs.nil (previous year: Rs.1.40 crore) and Rs.1.74 crore (previous year: Rs.nil) on account of expenditure
incurred on exploration and evaluation of potential mineral reserves.
The Company had revalued as at October 1,1984 some of its land, buildings, plant and machinery and railway sidings at replacement/
market value which resulted in a net increase of Rs.108.05 crore. One of the subsidiaries has revalued land during the year, based on an
estimated market valuation recommended by an external valuer as at March 31, 2008 which resulted in the net increase of Rs.24.69 crore.
Owned assets given on operating lease have been presented separately under tangible assets schedule as per Accounting Standard (AS)
19 on “Leases”.

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

200

Schedules forming part of the Consolidated Accounts (contd.)

Schedule F

Investments (at cost, unless otherwise specified):
Long term investments:
Government and trust securities
Investment in associates: [see note below]

Fully paid equity shares of associate companies
Fully paid preference shares of associate companies

Add/(deduct):

Accumulated share in profit/(loss) of the associate companies at
the beginning of the year
Adjustment pursuant to disposal of stake in associates

Add/(deduct):

Share in profit/(loss) (net) of associate companies - current year
Commitment to fresh infusion of equity
Dividend received from associate companies during the year
Unrealised profits in respect of transactions with associate companies
Provision for diminution in value

Other fully paid equity shares
Bonds
Mutual funds

Current  investments:
Government and trust securities (previous year: Rs.186.47 crore)
Less: Provision for diminution in value
(previous year: Rs.4.02 crore)

Other fully paid equity shares (previous year: Rs.0.62 crore)
Less: Provision for diminution in value

(previous year: Rs.0.50 crore)

Bonds (previous year: Rs.59.20 crore)
Less: Provision for diminution in value

(previous year: Rs.1.85 crore)

Mutual funds (previous year: Rs.4354.53 crore)
Less: Provision for diminution in value

(previous year: Rs.23.35 crore)

Investment other securities short term

–
–

8.66
1.67

258.46
4.36

3604.14
3.84

As at 31-3-2009

As at 31-3-2008

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

0.50

6.39

220.78
10.00

230.78

351.64
(23.04)

559.38

50.90
3.16
(57.95)
(71.17)
(0.56)

–

6.99

254.10

3600.30
1356.98

483.76
1102.27
0.50
–

1587.03

242.75
10.00

252.75

228.79
–

481.54

135.83
3.16
(12.98)
(69.71)
(0.56)

182.45

0.12

57.35

4331.18
–

537.28
211.79
225.68
0.04

981.18

Note: Investments in associates include goodwill of Rs.35.71 crore (previous year: Rs.44.73 crore), net of cumulative amortisation of Rs.6.21

crore (previous year: Rs.5.71 crore) and is net of capital reserve of Rs.0.01 crore (previous year: Rs.nil)

201

5218.37

6805.40

4571.10

5552.28

Schedules forming part of the Consolidated Accounts (contd.)

Schedule G (i)

Loans and advances towards financing activities
Secured loans:

Considered good:

Loans against pledge of shares and securities
Infrastructure loans

Considered doubtful:

Infrastructure loans
Less: Provision for non performing assets

Unsecured loans:

Considered good:

Bills discounted
Other loans
Advance towards lease capital assets

Considered doubtful:
Other loans
Less: Provision for non performing assets

As at 31-3-2009

As at 31-3-2008

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

7.70
7.70

8.08
8.08

364.17
2267.29

–

219.97
4258.51
–

–

7109.94

–
–

3.54
3.54

318.95
1833.18

–

230.94
3761.12
16.27

–

6160.46

As at 31-3-2009

As at 31-3-2008

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Schedule G (ii)

Current assets, loans and advances:
Current Assets:
Inventories:

Stock-in-trade, at cost or net realisable value whichever is lower:

Raw materials
Components
Construction  materials
Stores, spare parts and loose tools
Finished goods
Property development land
Completed property

Work-in-Progress:

Manufacturing work-in-progress at cost or net
realisable value whichever is lower

Construction and project related work-in-progress

At cost
At estimated realisable value on sale

Less: Progress bills raised

Due from customers

Total  work-in-progress

Stock on hire:

Carried forward

202

557.06
343.91
118.83
116.23
464.65
323.85
9.75

1934.28

566.26

1831.07
22437.29

24268.36
19664.24

4604.12

5170.38

1.12

367.15
265.13
69.04
116.34
349.60
203.22
0.09

1370.57

464.30

1839.35
16052.73

17892.08
14710.31

3181.77

3646.07

2.36

7105.78

7105.78

5019.00

5019.00

Schedules forming part of the Consolidated Accounts (contd.)

Schedule G (ii) (contd.)
Brought forward
Sundry debtors:
Unsecured:

Debts outstanding for more than 6 months

Considered good
Considered  doubtful

Other debts:

Considered good

Less: Provision for doubtful debts

Cash and bank balances:
Cash on hand
Cheques on hand
Balances with scheduled banks:
on current accounts
on fixed deposits including interest accrued thereon
[see note no.11(a)]
on margin money deposit accounts

Balances with non-scheduled banks [see note no.11(b)]

Other current assets:

Interest accrued on investments
Others

Loans and advances:

Secured, considered good:

Loans against mortgage of house property

Unsecured:

Considered good:

Associate  companies

Advances  recoverable

Advances towards equity commitment

Others

Inter-corporate deposits

Associate  companies
Others

Advances recoverable in cash or in kind [see note no.16]
Balance with customs, port trust, etc.
Lease receivables

Considered doubtful:

Deferred credit against sale of ships
Advances recoverable in cash or in kind

Less: Provision for doubtful loans and advances

As at 31-3-2009

As at 31-3-2008

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

7105.78

5019.00

2421.82
442.18

2864.00

9221.71

12085.71
442.18

11.42
285.24

472.10
284.82

19.33
386.13

17.05
51.17

21.93

26.29

0.69

5.00
5.86
6522.47
37.27
1.80

21.09
63.86

6706.26
84.95

1830.54
291.39

2121.93

6403.82

8525.75
291.39

11643.53

8234.36

11.15
273.61

755.14
313.76

9.25
197.87

14.40
24.22

1560.78

1459.04

68.22

38.62

24.94

15.37

10.68

10.00
58.92
4619.52
27.01
2.00

16.69
29.07

4814.20
45.76

6621.31

26897.88

4768.44

19621.20

203

Schedules forming part of the Consolidated Accounts (contd.)

Schedule H

Current liabilities and provisions:
Liabilities:

Acceptances

Sundry creditors:

Due to: Micro and small enterprises

Others [see note no.10]

Due to customers:

Progress bills raised

Less: Construction and project related work-in-progress

At cost (previous year: Rs.1053.49 crore)

1939.22

At estimated realisable value
(previous year: Rs.16447.45 crore)

22553.07

Advances from customers

Items covered by Investor Education and Protection Fund

Unpaid dividend

Unpaid matured deposits

Unpaid matured debentures/bonds

Interest accrued on bonds

Due to directors

Interest accrued but not due on loans

Pension payable under Voluntary Retirement-cum-Pension Scheme

Provisions for:

Current taxes

Tax on fringe benefits

Proposed dividend

Additional tax on dividend

Gratuity

Compensated  absences

Employee pension schemes

Post-retirement medical benefit plan

Long service awards

Other provisions [see note no.21]

204

As at 31-3-2009

As at 31-3-2008

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

58.54

68.42

11.28

8898.31

4.38

6944.49

8909.59

6948.87

27575.35

20216.22

24492.29

17500.94

3083.06

5355.74

2715.28

3634.24

10.33

0.13

0.15

0.02

1570.89

61.36

614.97

104.52

0.93

292.11

151.81

74.40

8.36

438.07

9.61

0.23

1.58

0.03

10.63

36.37

84.20

–

11.45

22.86

56.80

0.04

17538.13

13457.96

1057.95

78.67

438.49

69.71

0.75

250.29

151.35

58.74

17.40

113.26

3317.42

20855.55

2236.61

15694.57

Schedules forming part of the Consolidated Accounts (contd.)

Schedule I

Miscellaneous  expenditure

(to the extent not written off or adjusted)

Voluntary Retirement-cum-Pension Schemes/Voluntary Retirement Schemes
Preliminary  expenses

Schedule J

Contingent liabilities:
(a) Claims against the Company not acknowledged as debts
(b) Sales-tax liability that may arise in respect of matters in appeal
(c) Excise duty/service tax liability that may arise in respect of
matters in appeal/challenged by the Company in WRIT
(d) Customs duty demands against which the Group has filed

(e)

appeals before appellate authorities which are pending disposal.
Income-tax liability (including interest and penalty) that may arise
in respect of which the Company is in appeal
(f) Guarantees given on behalf of associate companies

As at 31-3-2009

Rs.crore

As at 31-3-2008

Rs.crore

0.28
–

0.28

3.13
25.41

28.54

As at 31-3-2009

Rs.crore

As at 31-3-2008

Rs.crore

199.94
82.99

15.30

0.54

102.24
–

117.07
223.46

13.03

–

40.95
10.00

Notes:
1. The Company does not expect any reimbursements in respect of the above contingent liabilities.
2.

It is not practicable to estimate the timing of cash outflows, if any, in respect of matters at (a) to (e) above pending resolution of the
arbitration/appellate  proceedings.
In respect of matters at (f), the cash outflows, if any, could generally occur during the next three years, being the period over which the
validity of the guarantees extends except in a few cases where the cash outflows, if any, could occur.

3.

Schedule K

Sales & service:

Manufacturing, trading and property development activity

Construction and project related activity

Software development products and services

Income from financing activity/annuity based projects

Facilitating charges for power plant

Toll collection and related activity

Servicing

Commission

Engineering and service fees

2008-2009

Rs.crore

6811.46

29824.12

2068.74

1124.81

–

97.24

293.64

210.37

177.49

40607.87

2007-2008

Rs.crore

6493.76

20030.30

1671.72

638.02

121.14

60.54

219.98

221.66

103.99

29561.11

205

Schedules forming part of the Consolidated Accounts (contd.)

2008-2009

Rs.crore

2007-2008

Rs.crore

93.65

3.29

13.33

4.67

0.25

3.68

3.23

170.77

292.87

113.11

4.57

10.47

6.59

2.20

1.63

19.06

100.72

258.35

2008-2009

2007-2008

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

58.03

12.71

65.27

11.81

0.30

74.29

27.79

11.48

136.01

113.56

–

2.42

12.11

276.98

10.93

12.70

94.27

2.23

38.50

8.23

591.96

2.42

149.68

9.48

61.62

55.73

1.15

31.51

–

425.15

Schedule L (i)

Other operational income:

Equipment and property rentals

Technical fees

Property maintenance recoveries

Facility management income

Consultancy income

Parking recoveries

Profit on sale of fixed assets (net)

Miscellaneous  income

Schedule L (ii)

Other income:
Interest income:

Interest received on inter-corporate deposits from
associate companies, customers and others

Income from long term investments:

Interest on debentures, bonds and Government securities

Income from current investment:

Interest on debentures, bonds and Government securities

Dividend Income:

From long term investments:
Trade investments

Other investments

Dividend income from current investments

Lease rental income

Profit on sale of long term investments (net) [see note no.15(a)]

Profit on sale of current investments (net)

Profit on sale of fixed assets (net)

Miscellaneous  income

Provision no longer required written back

206

Schedules forming part of the Consolidated Accounts (contd.)

2008-2009

2007-2008

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Schedule M

Manufacturing, construction and operating expenses:
Materials consumed:

Raw materials and components
Construction  materials

Less: Scrap sales

Purchase of trading goods
(Increase)/decrease in manufacturing and trading stocks:

Closing stock:

Finished goods
Work-in-progress

Less: Opening stock:

Finished goods (Including stock of Rs.10.19 crore acquired
on acquisition of subsidiaries)
Work-in-progress (Including stock of Rs.3.50 crore acquired
on acquisition of subsidiaries)

Sub-contracting  charges
Stores, spares and tools
Excise duty
Power and fuel
Royalty and technical know-how fees
Packing and forwarding
Hire charges - plant and machinery and others
Engineering, professional, technical and consultancy fees
Insurance
Rent
Rates and taxes
Travelling and conveyance
Repairs to plant and machinery
Repairs to buildings
General repairs and maintenance
Interest and other financing charges
Software development expenses
Cost of built up technology park space and property development land:

Opening stock

Work-in-progress
Completed property
Property development land

Add: Expenses on construction during the year

Less: Internal capitalisation during the year

Less: Closing stock

Work-in-progress
Completed property
Property development land

Other expenses

7242.64
8446.23
15688.87
69.78

464.65
1535.29
1999.94

359.79

1405.81
1765.60

128.21
0.09
203.22
331.52
309.62
641.14
12.87
628.27

174.58
9.75
323.85
508.18

6374.82
5968.37
12343.19
73.26

15619.09
1644.52

12269.93
1630.20

349.60
1402.31
1751.91

264.43

704.92
969.35

125.24
6.16
128.13
259.53
177.38
436.91
6.28
430.63

128.21
0.09
203.22
331.52

(782.56)
4961.64
777.08
1.56
426.30
13.04
86.12
290.85
325.97
80.16
70.44
22.32
211.82
58.22
10.84
79.82
363.37
865.79

99.11
140.88

22002.90

207

(234.34)
7667.78
1070.32
(5.22)
555.92
24.49
123.65
407.59
418.72
81.23
136.60
34.89
284.83
53.55
12.14
102.31
637.68
1257.35

120.09
199.65

30212.84

Schedules forming part of the Consolidated Accounts (contd.)

Schedule N

Staff expenses:
Salaries, wages and bonus
Contribution to and provision for:

Provident fund and pension fund
Superannuation/employee  pension  schemes
Gratuity funds
Compensated absences/leave encashment

Welfare and other expenses

Schedule O

Sales, administration and other expenses:
Power and fuel
Packing and forwarding
Professional fees
Insurance
Rent
Rates and taxes
Travelling and conveyance
Repairs to buildings
General repairs and maintenance
Directors’ fees
Telephone, postage and telegrams
Advertising and publicity
Stationery and printing
Commission:

Distributors and agents
Others

Bank charges
Miscellaneous expenses [see note no.15 (b)]
Bad debts and advances written off

Less: Provision for doubtful debts and advances written back

Discount on sales
Provision for doubtful debts, advances and non-performing assets (net)
Provision for foreseeable losses on construction contracts
Provision for diminution in value of investments (net)
Other provisions [see note no.21]

Schedule P

Interest expenses and brokerage:
Debentures and fixed loans
Others

208

2008-2009

2007-2008

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

Rs.crore

2148.62

1598.84

74.94
46.79
32.37
30.21

63.51
71.83
30.96
1.87

184.31
333.11

2666.04

33.63
203.33
186.59
25.37
174.19
62.24
327.68
18.78
128.63
0.33
110.06
66.98
45.03

55.08
78.78
624.73

11.74
45.60
264.69
55.65
9.62
138.09

2666.82

322.26
139.70

461.96

168.17
282.42

2049.43

21.30
200.25
127.97
20.93
124.63
55.78
248.22
26.20
105.20
0.29
90.49
61.62
36.70

42.61
59.23
276.14

0.82
47.43
101.80
24.46
22.56
14.99

1709.62

112.21
90.90

203.11

33.25
9.36

46.10
45.28

43.58
11.50

87.08
75.34

Schedules forming part of the Consolidated Accounts (contd.)

SCHEDULE Q

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING  POLICIES

1. Basis of accounting

The  Company  maintains  its  accounts  on  accrual  basis  following  the  historical  cost  convention  in  accordance  with  generally  accepted
accounting principles [GAAP] except for the revaluation of certain fixed assets, and in compliance with the provisions of the Companies Act,
1956  and  the Accounting  Standards  [as  specified  in  the  Companies  (Accounting  Standards)  Rules,  2006,  prescribed  by  the  Central
Government]. However, certain escalation and other claims, which are not ascertainable/acknowledged by customers, are not taken into
account.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires that the management of the Company makes estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of income and expenses of the period, the reported balances of assets and liabilities and the
disclosures relating to contingent liabilities as of the date of the financial statements. Examples of such estimates include the useful lives of
tangible and intangible fixed assets, provision for doubtful debts/advances, future obligations in respect of retirement benefit plans, etc.
Difference, if any, between the actual results and estimates, is recognised in the period in which the results are known.

The accounts of Indian subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates have been prepared in compliance with the Accounting Standards as
specified in the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006, prescribed by the Central Government, and those of the foreign subsidiaries,
joint  ventures  and  associates  have  been  prepared  in  compliance  with  the  local  laws  and  applicable  accounting  standards.  Necessary
adjustments for differences in the accounting policies, wherever applicable, have been made in the consolidated financial statements.

2. Revenue  recognition

Revenue  is  recognised  based  on  the  nature  of  activity  when  consideration  can  be  reasonably  measured  and  there  exists  reasonable
certainty of its recovery.

a)

Sales and service
i)

Sales and service include excise duty and adjustments made towards liquidated damages and price variation wherever applicable.

ii)

Revenue from sale of goods is recognised when the substantial risks and rewards of ownership are transferred to the buyer
under the terms of the contract.

iii) Revenue from property development activity is recognised when all significant risks and rewards of ownership in the land and/or
building are transferred to the customer and a reasonable expectation of collection of the sale consideration from the customer
exists.

iv) Revenue from construction/project related activity and contracts for supply/commissioning of complex plant and equipment is

recognised as follows:

a) Cost plus contracts: Contract revenue is determined by adding the aggregate cost plus proportionate margin as agreed with

the customer.

b)

Fixed price contracts received up to March 31, 2003: Contract revenue is recognised by applying percentage of completion
to the contract value. Percentage of completion is determined as follows:

i)

ii)

in the case of item rate contracts, as a proportion of the progress billing to contract value; and

in the case of other contracts, as a proportion of the cost incurred-to-date to the total estimated cost.

c)

Fixed price contracts received on or after April 1, 2003: Contract revenue is recognised by adding the aggregate cost and
proportionate margin using the percentage completion method. Percentage of completion is determined as a proportion of
cost incurred-to-date to the total estimated contract cost.

Full provision is made for any loss in the period in which it is foreseen.

v) Revenues from construction/project related activity and contracts executed in joint ventures under work-sharing arrangement
[being jointly controlled operations, in terms of Accounting Standard (AS) 27 "Financial Reporting of Interests in Joint Ventures"],
is recognised on the same basis as similar contracts independently executed by the Company.

vi) Revenue from software development is recognised based on software developed or time spent in person hours or person weeks,

and billed to customers as per the terms of specific contracts.

vii)

Income from hire purchase and lease transactions is accounted on accrual basis, pro-rata for the period, at the rates implicit in
the transaction. Income from bill discounting, advisory and syndication services and other financing activities is accounted on
accrual basis.

viii) Facilitation earnings are recognised based on the availability of the facilities for generation of electricity and steam.

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Schedules forming part of the Consolidated Accounts (contd.)

ix) Revenue relatable to construction services rendered in connection with Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) projects undertaken by
the  group  is  recognised  during  the  period  of  construction  using  percentage  of  completion  method.  Revenue  relatable  to  toll
collections of such projects from users of facilities are accounted when the amount is due and recovery is certain. Licence fees
for way-side amenities are accounted on accrual basis. Revenue from annuity based projects is recognised in the Profit and Loss
Account over the concession period of the respective projects based on the implicit rate of return embedded in the projected cash
flows. Such income is duly adjusted for any variation in the amount and timing of the cash flows in the period in which such
variation occurs.

x) Revenue from service related activities is recognised using the proportionate completion method or completed service contract

method.

xi) Commission income is recognised as and when the terms of the contract are fulfilled.

xii) Revenue from engineering and service fees is recognised as per the terms of the contract.

xiii) Government subsidy related to shipbuilding contracts is recognised on a prudent basis in the Profit and Loss Account as revenue
from operations in proportion to work completed when there is reasonable assurance that the conditions for the grant of subsidy
will be fulfilled.

b)

Profit/loss  on  contracts  executed  by  integrated  joint  ventures  under  profit-sharing  arrangement  [being  jointly  controlled  entities,  in
terms of Accounting Standard (AS) 27 "Financial Reporting of Interests in Joint Ventures"] is accounted as and when the same is
determined by the joint venture. Revenue from services rendered to such joint ventures is accounted on accrual basis.

c) Other operational income represents income earned from the activities incidental to the operations of the business segments and is

recognised on rendering of related services as per the terms of the contract.

d)

Interest income is accrued at applicable interest rate.

e) Other items of income are accounted as and when the right to receive arises.

3.

Principles of consolidation
a)

The  financial  statements  of  the  Parent  Company  and  its  subsidiaries  have  been  consolidated  on  a  line-by-line  basis  by  adding
together the book values of the like items of assets, liabilities, income and expenses, after eliminating intra-group balances and the
unrealised profits/losses on intra-group transactions, and are presented to the extent possible, in the same manner as the Company's
independent financial statements.

b)

Investments in associate companies have been accounted for, by using the equity method whereby investment is initially recorded at
cost and the carrying amount is adjusted thereafter for post acquisition change in the Company's share of net assets of the associate.

c)

The Company's interests in joint ventures are consolidated as follows:

Type of Joint Venture

Accounting treatment

Jointly Controlled Operations Company's share of revenues, common expenses, assets and liabilities are included in revenues,

expenses, assets and liabilities respectively.

Jointly Controlled Assets

Jointly Controlled Entities

Share of the assets, and share of the liabilities are shown as part of gross block and liabilities
respectively according to their nature. Share of expenses incurred on maintenance of the assets
is accounted as expense. Monetary benefits, if any, from use of the assets are reflected as income.

The Company's interest in jointly controlled entities are consolidated on a line-by line basis by
adding together the book values of assets, liabilities, income and expenses, after eliminating the
unrealised profits/losses on intra group transactions.

Joint venture interests accounted as above are included in the segments to which they relate.

4. Research and development

Revenue expenditure on research and development is charged under respective heads of account in the year in which it is incurred. Capital
expenditure on research and development is included as part of fixed assets and depreciated on the same basis as other fixed assets.

Employee benefits
a)

Short term employee benefits
All employee benefits falling due wholly within twelve months of rendering the service are classified as short term employee benefits.
The benefits like salaries, wages, short term compensated absences, etc. and the expected cost of bonus, ex-gratia, are recognised
in the period in which the employee renders the related service.

5.

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Schedules forming part of the Consolidated Accounts (contd.)

b)

Post-employment  benefits

i)

ii)

Defined contribution plans: The Company's superannuation scheme, state governed provident fund scheme, insurance scheme
and employee pension scheme are defined contribution plans. The contribution paid/payable under the schemes is recognised
during the period in which the employee renders the related service.

Defined  benefit  plans:  The  employees  gratuity  fund  schemes,  post-retirement  medical  care  schemes,  pension  scheme  and
provident fund scheme managed by trust are the Company's defined benefit plans. Wherever applicable, the present value of the
obligation under such defined benefit plans is determined based on actuarial valuation using the Projected Unit Credit Method,
which recognises each period of service as giving rise to additional unit of employee benefit entitlement and measures each unit
separately to build up the final obligation.

The obligation is measured at the present value of the estimated future cash flows. The discount rate used for determining the
present value of the obligation under defined benefit plans, is based on the market yield on government securities, of a maturity
period equivalent to the weighted average maturity profile of the related obligations at the Balance Sheet date.

Actuarial gains and losses are recognised immediately in the Profit and Loss Account.

In case of funded plans, the fair value of the plan assets is reduced from the gross obligation under the defined benefit plans to
recognise the obligation on the net basis.

Gains or losses on the curtailment or settlement of any defined benefit plan are recognised when the curtailment or settlement
occurs. Past service cost is recognised as expense on a straight line basis over the average period until the benefits become
vested.

c)

d)

Long term employee benefits
The obligation for long term employee benefits such as long term compensated absences, long service award, etc. is recognised in
the similar manner as in the case of defined benefit plans as mentioned in (b) (ii) above.

Termination benefits
Termination benefits such as compensation under Voluntary Retirement-cum-Pension Scheme is amortised over a defined period.
The defined period of amortisation is five years or the period till March 31, 2010, whichever is earlier.

Fixed assets
Fixed assets are stated at original cost net of tax/duty credits availed, if any, less accumulated depreciation, accumulated amortisation and
cumulative impairment. Fixed asset which were revalued as on October 1, 1984 are stated at the values determined by the valuers less
accumulated depreciation, accumulated amortisation and cumulative impairment. Assets acquired on hire purchase basis are stated at
their cash values. Specific know-how fees paid, if any, relating to plant and machinery is treated as part of cost thereof.

Administrative  and  other  general  overhead  expenses  that  are  specifically  attributable  to  construction  or  acquisition  of  fixed  assets  or
bringing the fixed assets to working condition are allocated and capitalised as a part of the cost of the fixed assets.

Own manufactured assets are capitalised at cost including an appropriate share of overheads.

(Also refer to policy on leases, borrowing costs, impairment of assets and foreign currency transactions, infra)

Leases
a)

Lease transactions entered into prior to April 1, 2001:

Assets leased out are stated at original cost. Lease equalisation adjustment is the difference between capital recovery included in the
lease rentals and depreciation provided in the books of account.

Lease rentals in respect of assets acquired under leases are charged to Profit and Loss Account.

b)

Lease transactions entered into on or after April 1, 2001:

i)

ii)

Assets acquired under leases where the Company has substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are classified as
finance leases. Such assets are capitalised at the inception of the lease at the lower of the fair value or the present value of
minimum lease payments and a liability is created for an equivalent amount. Each lease rental paid is allocated between the
liability and the interest cost, so as to obtain a constant periodic rate of interest on the outstanding liability for each period.

Assets  acquired  on  leases  where  a  significant  portion  of  the  risks  and  rewards  of  ownership  are  retained  by  the  lessor  are
classified as operating leases. Lease rentals are charged to the Profit and Loss Account on accrual basis.

iii) Assets given under a finance lease are recognised as a receivable at an amount equal to the net investment in the lease. Lease
income is recognised over the period of the lease so as to yield a constant rate of return on the net investment in the lease.

iv) Assets leased out under operating leases are capitalised. Rental income is recognised on accrual basis over the lease term.

v)

Initial direct costs relating to assets given on finance leases are charged to Profit and Loss Account.

(Also refer to policy on depreciation, infra)

6.

7.

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8. Depreciation

a)

Indian companies
i)

Owned assets
a) Revalued assets:

Depreciation is provided for based on the straight line method on the values and at the rates given by the valuers. The
difference between depreciation provided based on revalued amount and that on historical cost is transferred from revaluation
reserve to Profit and Loss Account.

b)

Assets carried at historical cost:

Depreciation on assets carried at historical cost is provided on the written down value basis on assets acquired up to March
31, 1968 (at the rates prescribed under Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956) and on the straight line basis on assets
acquired subsequently (at the rates prevailing at the time of their acquisition) on assets acquired up to September 30, 1987.
For the assets acquired thereafter, depreciation is provided at the rates prescribed under Schedule XIV to the Companies
Act, 1956 or at higher rates in line with the estimated useful lives of the assets.

c) Depreciation for additions to/deductions from owned assets is calculated pro rata from/to the month of additions/deductions.

Extra shift depreciation is provided on a location basis.

d) Depreciation charge for impaired assets is adjusted in future periods in such a manner that the revised carrying amount of

the asset is allocated over its remaining useful life.

ii)

Leased assets
a)

Lease transactions entered into prior to April 1, 2001:
Assets given on lease are depreciated over the primary period of the lease. Accordingly, while the statutory depreciation on
such assets is provided for on the straight line basis as per Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956, the difference is
adjusted through lease equalisation and lease adjustment account.

b)

Lease transactions entered into on or after April 1, 2001:
Assets acquired under finance leases are depreciated on a straight line method over the lease term. Where there is reasonable
certainty that the Company shall obtain ownership of the assets at the end of the lease term, such assets are depreciated
at the rates prescribed under Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956 or at the higher rates adopted by the Company for
similar assets.

b)

Foreign companies

Depreciation has been provided by the foreign companies on methods and at the rates required/permissible by the local laws so as to
write off the assets over their useful life.

9.

Intangible assets and amortisation
Intangible assets are recognised when it is probable that the future economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the
enterprise and the cost of the asset can be measured reliably. Intangible assets are amortised as follows:

Leasehold land: over the period of lease.

Specialised software: Over a period of three years.

Lump  sum  fees  for  technical  know-how:  Over  a  period  of  six  years  in  case  of  foreign  technology  and  three  years  in  the  case  of
indigenous  technology.

Trade marks over a period of five years.

Toll collection rights obtained in consideration for rendering construction services represent the right to collect toll revenue during the
concession period in respect of Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) projects undertaken by the group. Toll collection rights are capitalised
as intangible asset upon completion of the project at the cumulative construction costs including related margins (refer accounting
policy on revenue recognition above) plus obligation towards negative grants payable to NHAI, if any. Till the completion of the project,
the  same  is  recognised  as  capital  work-in-progress.  Toll  collection  rights  are  amortised  over  the  period  of  rights  given  under  the
concession  agreement.

Administrative and other general overhead expenses that are specifically attributable to acquisition of intangible assets are allocated
and capitalised as a part of the cost of the intangible assets.

Amortisation  on  impaired  assets  is  provided  by  adjusting  the  amortisation  charges  in  the  remaining  periods  so  as  to  allocate  the
asset's revised carrying amount over its remaining useful life.

Goodwill represents the difference between the Group's share in the net worth of a subsidiary or an associate or a joint venture, and
the cost of acquisition at each point of time of making the investment in the subsidiary or the associate or the joint venture. For this

a)

b)

c)

d)

e)

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purpose, the Group's share of net worth is determined on the basis of the latest financial statements prior to the acquisition  after
making necessary adjustments for material events between the date of such financial statements and the date of respective acquisition.
Capital reserve on consolidation represents negative goodwill arising on consolidation.

Goodwill arising out of acquisition of equity stake in a subsidiary, an associate or a joint venture is amortised in equal amounts over a
period of ten years from the date of first acquisition. In the event of cessation of operations of a subsidiary, associate or joint venture,
the unamortised goodwill is written off fully.

Exploration and evaluation expenditure incurred for potential mineral reserves is recognised and reported as part of "capital work-in-
progress" under "intangible assets" when such costs are expected to be either recouped in full through successful exploration and
development of the area of interest or alternatively, by its sale; or when exploration and evaluation activities in the area of interest have
not yet reached a stage which permits a reasonable assessment of the existence or otherwise of economically available reserves and
active and significant operations in relation to the area are continuing or are planned for the future. Exploration assets are re-assessed
on a regular basis and these costs are carried forward provided that at least one of the conditions outlined above is met. All other
exploration and evaluation expenditure is recognised as expense in the period in which it is incurred.

10.

Impairment of assets
As at each Balance Sheet date, the carrying amount of assets is tested for impairment so as to determine:

a)

b)

the provision for impairment loss, if any, required ; or

the reversal, if any, required of impairment loss recognised in previous periods.

Impairment loss is recognised when the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount.

Recoverable amount is determined:

a)

b)

in the case of an individual asset, at the higher of the net selling price and the value in use;

in the case of a cash generating unit (a group of assets that generates identified, independent cash flows), at the higher of the cash
generating unit's net selling price and the value in use.

(Value in use is determined as the present value of estimated future cash flows from the continuing use of an asset and from its disposal at
the end of its useful life.)

11.

Investments
Long term investments (other than associates) are carried at cost, after providing for any diminution in value, to recognise a decline "other
than temporary" in nature. Current investments are carried at lower of cost or market value. The determination of carrying amount of such
investments is done on the basis of weighted average cost of each individual investment. Investment in associate companies is accounted
using the "equity method" as stated in para 3(b) above.

12.

Inventories
Inventories are valued after providing for obsolescence, as under:

a) Raw materials, components, construction materials, stores, spares and loose tools at lower of weighted average cost or net realisable

value.

b) Work-in-progress

i) Work-in-progress  (other  than  project  and  construction  related)  at  lower  of  cost  including  related  overheads  or  net  realisable

value.

ii)

Project and construction related work-in-progress at cost till such time the outcome of the job cannot be ascertained reliably and
at realisable value thereafter.

In the case of qualifying assets, cost includes applicable borrowing costs vide policy relating to borrowing costs.

c)

Finished  goods  at  lower  of  weighted  average  cost  or  net  realisable  value.  Cost  includes  related  overheads  and  excise  duty  paid/
payable on such goods.

d)

Property development land at lower of cost or net realisable value.

e) Completed property is valued at lower of cost or net realisable value.

13. Government  grant

Grants received from National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) in the nature of "promoter contribution" are credited to "capital reserve".

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14. Securities premium account

a)

Securities premium includes:

i)

The difference between the market value and the consideration received in respect of shares issued pursuant to Stock Appreciation
Rights Scheme.

ii)

The discount allowed, if any, in respect of shares allotted pursuant to Stock Options Scheme.

b)

The following expenses are written off against securities premium account:

i)

ii)

Expenses incurred on issue of shares.

Expenses (net of tax) incurred on issue of debentures/bonds.

iii) Premium (net of tax) on redemption of debentures/bonds.

15. Borrowing costs

Borrowing costs that are attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset are capitalised as part of cost of such
asset till such time as the asset is ready for its intended use or sale. A qualifying asset is an asset that necessarily requires a substantial
period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale. All other borrowing costs are recognised as an expense in the period in which they
are incurred.

16. Employee stock ownership schemes

In respect of stock options granted pursuant to the Company's Employee Stock Options Schemes, the intrinsic value of the options (excess
of market price of the share over the exercise price of the option) is treated as discount and accounted as employee compensation cost
over the vesting period.

17. Miscellaneous  expenditure

Lump sum compensation paid under Voluntary Retirement-cum-Pension Schemes are amortised over a period of five years or the period
till March 31, 2010, whichever is earlier. The future pensions under Voluntary Retirement-cum-Pension Scheme are amortised over the
period for which pensions are payable.

18. Foreign currency transactions, foreign operations, forward contracts and derivatives

a)

b)

The reporting currency of the Company is the Indian Rupee.

Foreign currency transactions are recorded on initial recognition in the reporting currency, using the exchange rate at the date of the
transaction. At each Balance Sheet date, foreign currency monetary items are reported using the closing rate. Non-monetary items
which are carried at historical cost denominated in a foreign currency are reported using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction.

Exchange  differences  that  arise  on  settlement  of  monetary  items  or  on  reporting  at  each  Balance  Sheet  date  of  the  Company's
monetary items at the closing rate are:

i)

ii)

adjusted in the cost of fixed assets specifically financed by the borrowings contracted upto March 31, 2004 to which the exchange
differences relate.

adjusted in the cost of fixed assets specifically financed by borrowings contracted between the period April 1, 2004 to March 31,
2007 and to which the exchange differences relate, provided the assets are acquired from outside India.

iii)

recognised as income or expense in the period in which they arise, in cases other than (i) and (ii) above.

c)

Financial statements of foreign operations comprising jobs contracted prior to April 1, 2004, are translated as follows:

i)

ii)

Closing inventories at rates prevailing at the end of the year.

Fixed Assets as at April 1, 1991 at rates prevailing at the end of the year in which the additions were made. Subsequent additions
are at rates prevailing on the dates of the additions. Depreciation is accounted at the same rate at which the assets are translated.

iii) Other assets and liabilities at rates prevailing at the end of the year.

iv) Net revenues at the average rate for the year.

d)

Financial statements of foreign operations comprising jobs contracted on or after April 1, 2004, are treated as integral operations and
translated  as  in  the  same  manner  as  foreign  currency  transactions,  as  described  above.  Exchange  differences  arising  on  such
translation are recognised as income or expense of the period in which they arise.

e)

Financial statements of overseas non-integral operations are translated as under:

i)

Assets and liabilities at the rate prevailing at the end of the year. Depreciation is accounted at the same rate at which assets are
converted.

ii)

Revenues and expenses at yearly average exchange rates prevailing during the year.

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f)

g)

Exchange  differences  arising  on  translation  of  non  integral  foreign  operations  are  accumulated  in  the  foreign  currency  translation
reserve until the disposal of such operations.

Forward contracts, other than those entered into to hedge foreign currency risk on unexecuted firm commitments or highly probable
forecast transactions, are treated as foreign currency transactions and accounted accordingly as per Accounting Standard (AS) 11
"The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates". Exchange differences arising on such contracts are recognised in the period in
which they arise.

Gains and losses arising on account of roll over/cancellation of forward contracts are recognised as income/expense of the period in
which such roll over/cancellation takes place.

All the other derivative contracts, including forward contracts entered into to hedge foreign currency risks on unexecuted firm commitments
and highly probable forecast transactions, are recognised in the financial statements at fair value as on the Balance Sheet date, in
pursuance  of  the  announcement  of  the  Institute  of  Chartered Accountants  of  India  (ICAI)  dated  March  29,  2008  on  accounting  of
derivatives.  The  Company  has  adopted Accounting  Standard  (AS)  30  "Financial  Instruments:  Recognition  and  Measurement"  for
accounting of such derivative contracts, not covered under Accounting Standard (AS) 11 "The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange
Rates", as mandated by the ICAI in the aforesaid announcement.

Accordingly, the resultant gains or losses on fair valuation/settlement of the derivative contracts covered under Accounting Standard
(AS) 30 "Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement" are recognised in the Profit and Loss Account or Balance Sheet as
the case may be after applying the test of hedge effectiveness. The gains or losses are recognised in the Balance Sheet where the
hedge is effective, while the same is recognised in the Profit and Loss Account where the hedge is ineffective. The premium paid/
received on a foreign currency forward contract is accounted as expense/income over the period of the contract.

19. Segment Accounting

a)

Segment accounting policies

Segment accounting policies are in line with the accounting policies of the Company. In addition, the following specific accounting
policies have been followed for segment reporting:

i)

ii)

Segment  revenue  includes  sales  and  other  income  directly  identifiable  with/allocable  to  the  segment  including  inter-segment
revenue.

Expenses that are directly identifiable with/allocable to segments are considered for determining the segment result. Expenses
which relate to the Group as a whole and not allocable to segments are included under "unallocable corporate expenditure."

iii)

Income which relates to the Group as a whole and not allocable to segments is included in "unallocable corporate income".

iv) Segment  Result  includes  margins  on  inter-segment  capital  jobs,  which  are  reduced  in  arriving  at  the  profit  before  tax  of  the

Group.

v)

Segment assets and liabilities include those directly identifiable with the respective segments. Unallocable corporate assets and
liabilities represent the assets and liabilities that relate to the Group as a whole and not allocable to any segment. Unallocable
assets mainly comprise trade investments in associate companies. Unallocable liabilities include mainly loan funds, provisions
for employee retirement benefits and proposed dividend.

b)

Inter-segment transfer pricing

Segment revenue resulting from transactions with other business segments is accounted on the basis of transfer price agreed between
the segments. Such transfer prices are either determined to yield a desired margin or agreed on a negotiated basis.

20. Taxes on income

a)

Indian companies:

Tax on income for the current period is determined on the basis of taxable income and tax credits computed in accordance with the
provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961, and based on the expected outcome of assessments/appeals.

Deferred tax is recognised on timing differences between the accounting income and the taxable income for the year, and quantified
using the tax rates and laws enacted or substantively enacted as on the Balance Sheet date.

Deferred tax assets relating to unabsorbed depreciation/business losses/losses under the head "capital gains" are recognised and
carried forward to the extent there is virtual certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred
tax assets can be realised.

Other deferred tax assets are recognised and carried forward to the extent that there is a reasonable certainty that sufficient future
taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realised.

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b)

Foreign companies:

Foreign companies recognise tax liabilities and assets in accordance with the applicable local laws.

21. Fringe benefit tax

Fringe benefit tax (FBT) on the Employee Stock Options (ESOPs) is recognised in the Profit and Loss Account when the liability crystalises
upon vesting of such stock options. Wherever such FBT liability is borne by the employee, the same is not so recognised.

FBT  on  all  other  expenses,  as  specified  in  Income  Tax Act,  1961,  is  recognised  in  the  Profit  and  Loss Account  when  the  underlying
expenses are incurred.

22. Provisions, contingent liabilities and contingent assets

Provisions are recognised for liabilities that can be measured only by using a substantial degree of estimation, if

a)

b)

c)

the Company has a present obligation as a result of a past event,

a probable outflow of resources is expected to settle the obligation and

the amount of the obligation can be reliably estimated.

Reimbursement  expected  in  respect  of  expenditure  required  to  settle  a  provision  is  recognised  only  when  it  is  virtually  certain  that  the
reimbursement will be received.

Contingent liability is disclosed in case of:

a)

b)

c)

a  present  obligation  arising  from  past  events,  when  it  is  not  probable  that  an  outflow  of  resources  will  be  required  to  settle  the
obligation

a present obligation when no reliable estimate is possible;

a possible obligation arising from past events where the probability of outflow of resources is not remote.

Contingent assets are neither recognised, nor disclosed.

Provisions, contingent liabilities and contingent assets are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date.

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Notes forming part of the Consolidated Accounts

1.

Basis of preparation
a)

The Consolidated Financial Statements (CFS) are prepared in accordance with Accounting Standard (AS) 21 "Consolidated Financial
Statements", Accounting  Standard  (AS)  23  "Accounting  for  Investments  in Associates  in  Consolidated  Financial  Statements"  and
Accounting Standard (AS) 27 "Financial Reporting of Interests in Joint Ventures", as specified in the Companies (Accounting Standards)
Rules, 2006. The CFS comprises the financial statements of Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T), its subsidiaries, associates and joint
ventures. Reference in these notes to L&T, Company, Parent Company, Companies or Group shall mean to include Larsen & Toubro
Limited or any of its subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures, unless otherwise stated.

b)

The notes and significant policies to the CFS are intended to serve as a guide for better understanding of the Group's position. In this
respect, the Company has disclosed such notes and policies which represent the required disclosure.

2.

The list of subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures included in the consolidated financial statements are as under:-

As at 31-3-2009

As at 31-3-2008

Sr. Name of subsidiary company
no.

Country of
incorporation

Indian subsidiaries

Tractor Engineers Limited

Bhilai Power Supply Company Limited

L&T-Sargent & Lundy Limited

Spectrum Infotech Private Limited

L&T Infrastructure Finance Company Limited

International Seaport Dredging Limited*

L&T-Valdel Engineering Limited

India Infrastructure Developers Limited

L&T Shipbuilding Limited

L&T Infra & Property Development Private Limited

L&T Concrete Private Limited

L&T Strategic Management Limited

L&T Transco Private Limited

L&T Chennai - Tada Tollway Limited

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15 HI-Tech Rock Products & Aggregates Limited

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

L&T Seawoods Private Limited

L&T Realty Private Limited

L&T-Gulf Private Limited

L&T Power Limited (formerly known as
L&T Power Projects Limited)

L&T-MHI Boilers Private Limited

L&T-MHI Turbine Generators Private Limited

Larsen & Toubro Infotech Limited

23 GDA Technologies Limited

24 GDA Systems Private Limited @

25

26

27

28

L&T Finance Limited

L&T Capital Company Limited

L&T General Insurance Company Limited

L&T Power Development Limited

29 Raykal Aluminium Company Private Limited

30

L&T Uttaranchal Hydropower Limited

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

Proportion of Proportion of Proportion of Proportion of
ownership voting power
held (%)
interest (%)

voting power
held (%)

ownership
interest (%)

100.00

99.90

100.00

99.90

100.00

99.90

100.00

99.90

50.00009

50.00009

50.00009

50.00009

100.00

100.00

99.99

46.02

95.00

99.99

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

99.99

46.02

95.00

99.99

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

51.00

95.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

51.00

95.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

50.0002

50.0002

50.0002

50.0002

100.00

51.00

51.00

100.00

100.00

–

99.99

100.00

100.00

100.00

80.00

100.00

100.00

51.00

51.00

100.00

100.00

–

99.99

100.00

100.00

100.00

80.00

100.00

100.00

51.00

51.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

80.00

100.00

100.00

51.00

51.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

80.00

100.00

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Notes forming part of the Consolidated Accounts (contd.)

As at 31-3-2009

As at 31-3-2008

Sr. Name of subsidiary company
no.

Country of
incorporation

Indian subsidiaries (contd.)

31

32

L&T Infrastructure Development Projects Limited

L&T Panipat Elevated Corridor Limited

33 Narmada Infrastructure Construction Enterprise Limited

34

35

36

37

38

39

40

41

42

43

L&T Krishnagiri Thopur Toll Road Limited

L&T Western Andhra Tollways Limited

L&T Vadodara Bharuch Tollway Limited

L&T Transportation Infrastructure Limited

L&T Western India Tollbridge Limited

L&T Interstate Road Corridor Limited

International Seaports (India) Private Limited

L&T Urban Infrastructure Limited

L&T South City Projects Limited

L&T Siruseri Property Developers Limited

44 Cyber Park Development & Construction Limited

45

46

47

48

L&T Vision Ventures Limited

L&T Tech Park Limited

L&T Phoenix Infoparks Private Limited

L&T Bangalore Airport Hotel Limited

49 CSJ Infrastructure Private Limited

50

51

52

53

L&T Arun Excello Commercial Projects Private Limited

L&T Arun Excello IT SEZ Private Limited

L&T Infocity Limited

L&T Hitech City Limited

54 Hyderabad International Trade Expositions Limited

55 Andhra Pradesh Expositions Private Limited

56

57

L&T Capital Holdings Limited

L&T Port Sutrapada Limited

58 Sutrapada SEZ Developers Limited

59 Sutrapada Shipyard Limited

60

L&T PNG Tollway Private Limited

61 Chennai Vision Developers Private Limited

62

63

64

65

66

67

L&T Ahmedabad-Maliya Tollway Private Limited

L&T Halol-Shamlaji Tollway Private Limited

L&T Rajkot-Vadinar Tollway Private Limited

L&T Engserve Private Limited

L&T Natural Resources Limited

L&T-Demag Plastics Machinery Limited #

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

Proportion of Proportion of Proportion of Proportion of
ownership voting power
held (%)
interest (%)

voting power
held (%)

ownership
interest (%)

79.65

79.65

79.65

79.65

79.65

79.65

79.65

79.65

79.65

79.65

59.74

30.47

30.47

30.47

40.62

30.47

30.47

44.21

41.82

30.47

30.47

53.17

39.34

30.90

30.90

99.99

100.00

100.00

100.00

74.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

79.65

79.65

79.65

79.65

79.65

79.65

79.65

79.65

79.65

79.65

59.74

30.47

30.47

30.47

40.62

30.47

30.47

44.21

41.82

30.47

30.47

53.17

39.34

30.90

30.90

99.99

100.00

100.00

100.00

74.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

79.65

79.65

79.65

79.65

79.65

79.65

79.65

79.65

79.65

79.65

59.74

30.47

30.47

30.47

40.62

30.47

30.47

44.21

41.82

30.47

30.47

53.17

39.34

28.55

28.55

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

79.65

79.65

79.65

79.65

79.65

79.65

79.65

79.65

79.65

79.65

59.74

30.47

30.47

30.47

40.62

30.47

30.47

44.21

41.82

30.47

30.47

53.17

39.34

28.55

28.55

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

* The Parent Company controls the composition of board of directors.
@ The Company was merged with GDA Technologies Limited w.e.f. April 1, 2008.
# Till March 30, 2009, the Company was a jointly controlled entity (Indian joint venture).

218

Notes forming part of the Consolidated Accounts (contd.)

As at 31-3-2009

As at 31-3-2008

Proportion of Proportion of Proportion of Proportion of
ownership voting power
held (%)
interest (%)

voting power
held (%)

ownership
interest (%)

Sr. Name of subsidiary company
no.

1
2
3
4

5
6
7
8
9
10
11

12
13
14

15

16

Foreign subsidiaries

Larsen & Toubro LLC
L&T Realty FZE
Larsen & Toubro Infotech, GmbH
Larsen & Toubro Infotech Canada Limited
(formerly known as Larsen & Toubro
Information Technology Canada Limited)
GDA Technologies Inc.
International Seaports Pte Limited**
Larsen & Toubro International FZE
Larsen & Toubro (Oman) LLC
Larsen & Toubro Electromech LLC
L&T Modular Fabrication Yard LLC
Larsen & Toubro (East Asia) SDN.BHD ##
(formerly known as L&T-ECC Construction (M)
SDN. BHD.)
Larsen & Toubro Qatar LLC ##
L&T Overseas Projects Nigeria Limited
L&T Electricals Saudi Arabia Company
Limited, LLC
Larsen & Toubro Kuwait Construction
General Contracting Company, WLL ##
Larsen & Toubro (Qingdao) Rubber
Machinery Company Limited

17 Qingdao Larsen & Toubro Trading Company

18

19

20
21

Limited
Larsen & Toubro (Jiangsu) Valve Company
Limited
Larsen & Toubro Readymix Concrete
Industries LLC ##
Larsen & Toubro Saudi Arabia LLC
Larsen & Toubro (Wuxi) Electric Company
Limited
Larsen & Toubro ATCO Saudia LLC ##

22
23 Offshore International FZC
24

L&T Infrastructure Development Projects
Lanka (Private) Limited
L&T Infocity Lanka Private Limited
L&T Electrical & Automation FZE

25
26
27 Tamco Switchgear (Malaysia) SDN BHD
28 Tamco Shanghai Switchgear Co. Ltd.
29 Tamco Electrical Industries Australia Pty Ltd.
30 PT Tamco Indonesia
31

Larsen & Toubro Heavy Engineering LLC

Country of
incorporation

USA
UAE
Germany
Canada

USA
Singapore
UAE
Sultanate of Oman
Sultanate of Oman
Sultanate of Oman
Malaysia

Qatar
Nigeria

Saudi Arabia

Kuwait

China

China

China

UAE
Saudi Arabia

China
Saudi Arabia
UAE

Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
UAE
Malaysia
China
Australia
Indonesia
Sultanate of Oman

100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00

100.00
100.00
100.00
65.00
65.00
65.00
30.00

49.00
100.00

75.00

49.00

95.00

95.00

69.70

49.00
100.00

100.00
49.00
60.00

75.67
27.65
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
99.00
70.00

100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00

100.00
100.00
100.00
65.00
65.00
65.00
100.00

100.00
100.00

75.00

75.00

95.00

95.00

69.70

75.00
100.00

100.00
75.00
60.00

75.67
27.65
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
70.00

100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00

100.00
100.00
100.00
65.00
65.00
65.00
30.00

49.00
100.00

75.00

49.00

95.00

95.00

69.70

49.00
100.00

100.00
49.00
60.00

75.67
27.65
–
–
–
–
–
–

** The Company is under liquidation.

## The Parent Company, together with its subsidiaries controls the composition of board of directors.

100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00

100.00
100.00
100.00
65.00
65.00
65.00
100.00

100.00
100.00

75.00

75.00

95.00

95.00

69.70

75.00
100.00

100.00
75.00
60.00

75.67
27.65
–
–
–
–
–
–

219

Notes forming part of the Consolidated Accounts (contd.)

As at 31-3-2009

As at 31-3-2008

Country of
incorporation

India

India

India

India

India

Sr. Name of associate company
 no.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

L&T-Komatsu  Limited

Audco India Limited

EWAC Alloys Limited

L&T-Case Equipment Private Limited

Voith Paper Technology (India) Limited

International Seaport (Haldia) Private Limited India

L&T-Chiyoda  Limited

L&T-Ramboll Consulting Engineers Limited

L&T-Crossroads Private Limited

10 NAC Infrastructure Equipment Limited

11 Second Vivekananda Bridge Tollway

Company Private Limited

12 Gujarat Leather Industries Limited**

13 Ennore Tank Terminals Private Limited

14 Vizag IT Park Limited

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

15

Larsen & Toubro Qatar & HBK Contracting LLC*** Qatar

16 TNJ Moduletech Private Limited

17

18

L&T Camp Facilities LLC

L&T Arun Excello Realty Private Limited

19 Feedback Ventures Limited

20 Salzer Cables Limited

21

JSK Electricals Private Limited

India

UAE

India

India

India

India

Proportion of Proportion of Proportion of Proportion of
ownership voting power
held (%)
interest (%)

voting power
held (%)

ownership
interest (%)

50.00

50.00

50.00

50.00

50.00

17.77

50.00

50.00

29.87

31.03

26.55

50.00

20.71

13.82

24.50

40.00

49.00

19.71

26.00

48.21

26.00

50.00

50.00

50.00

50.00

50.00

17.77

50.00

50.00

29.87

31.03

26.55

50.00

20.71

13.82

24.50

40.00

49.00

19.71

26.00

48.21

26.00

50.00

50.00

50.00

50.00

50.00

17.77

50.00

50.00

29.87

31.03

26.55

50.00

20.71

13.82

24.50

40.00

49.00

19.71

26.00

48.21

–

50.00

50.00

50.00

50.00

50.00

17.77

50.00

50.00

29.87

31.03

26.55

50.00

20.71

13.82

24.50

40.00

49.00

19.71

26.00

48.21

–

** The Company is under liquidation.
*** Accounts have been consolidated for 15 months period ended March 31, 2009.

Sr. Name of joint venture
 no.

Jointly controlled entities - Indian joint ventures

L&T-AM Tapovan Joint Venture

International Metro Civil Contractors

Desbuild-L&T Joint Venture

HCC-L&T Purulia Joint Venture

Bauer-L&T Diaphragm Wall Joint Venture

Metro Tunneling Group

L&T-Hochtief Seabird Joint Venture

L&T-Shanghai Urban Corporation Group Joint Venture

The Dhamra Port Company Limited

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

L&T Bombay Developers Private Limited

220

As at 31-3-2009 As at 31-3-2008

Proportion of Proportion of
ownership
interest(%)

ownership
interest (%)

Country of
residence

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

India

65.00

26.00

49.00

43.00

50.00

26.00

90.00

51.00

39.83

29.87

65.00

26.00

49.00

43.00

50.00

26.00

90.00

51.00

39.83

29.87

Notes forming part of the Consolidated Accounts (contd.)

Sr. Name of joint venture (Contd.)
no.

11

12

13

Jointly controlled entities - foreign joint ventures

L&T-Eastern Joint Venture

Larsen & Toubro Limited - Shapoorji Pallonji & Company Limited Joint Venture
 (Les Pailles Exhibition Centre, Mauritius)

Larsen & Toubro Limited - Shapoorji Pallonji & Company Limited Joint Venture
(Ebene Cybercity Project, Mauritius)
Jointly controlled operations - indian joint ventures
L&T-HCC Joint Venture

L&T-KBL (UJV) Hyderabad

14
15 Patel-L&T Consortium
16 Consortium of Samsung Heavy Industries Co. Ltd., Korea and L&T
17 Consortium of Global Industries Offshore LLC, USA and L&T
18
19 Consortium of Toyo Engineering Company and L&T
20
21
22

L&T-SVEC Joint Venture
L&T-KBL - MAYTAS UJV
L&T and Scomi Engineering BHD. Joint Venture
Jointly controlled operations - foreign joint venture
Lurgi L&T KQKS Consortium

23

As at 31-3-2009 As at 31-3-2008

Proportion of Proportion of
ownership
interest(%)

ownership
interest (%)

65.00

50.00

50.00

65.00

50.00

50.00

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

–

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

–

Country of
residence

UAE

Mauritius

Mauritius

India
India
India
India
India
India
India
India
India

Malaysia

3. During the year ended March 31, 2009, an amount of Rs.44.28 crore was amortised from goodwill arising on acquisition of subsidiary and

associate companies. (previous year: Rs.23.10 crore)

4.

a) Reserves  shown  in  the  consolidated  Balance  Sheet  represent  the  Group's  share  in  the  respective  reserves  of  subsidiaries  and
proportionate reserves of joint ventures. Reserve attributable to minority stakeholders is reported as part of minority interest in the
consolidated Balance Sheet. Retained earnings comprise Group's share in general reserve and Profit and Loss Account.

b) During the year ended March 31, 2009, preliminary expenses of Rs.25.41 crore pertaining to earlier years were written off to Profit and

Loss Account.

c) During the year ended March 31, 2009, the Company has adopted the policy of recognising interest income in respect of annuity
projects (undertaken on BOT basis) as "income from annuity based project" based on the implicit rate of return embedded in the
committed cash flows under the concession agreement. Accordingly, the borrowing cost incurred in respect of such projects is recognised
as an expense in the year in which it is incurred. As a result, the profit before tax for the year is higher by Rs.63.09 crore (net of interest
expense of Rs.18.18 crore).

5.

The effect of acquisition/disposal of stake in subsidiaries during the year on the consolidated financial statements is as under:

Name of subsidiary companies

a) Acquisitions:

L&T Capital Holdings Limited
L&T PNG Tollway Private Limited
Chennai Vision Developers Limited
L&T Ahmedabad-Maliya Tollway Private Limited
L&T Halol-Shamlaji Tollway Private Limited
L&T Rajkot-Vadinar Tollway Private Limited
L&T Engserve Private Limited
L&T Natural Resources Limited

Carried forward

Effect on Group
profit/(loss) after
minority interest

Rs.crore

Net assets
as at
31-3- 2009

(0.02)
(0.05)
–
(0.05)
(0.06)
(0.05)
–
(1.76)

(1.99)

1078.58
(0.05)
0.01
0.96
0.96
0.96
0.01
(1.71)

1079.72

221

Notes forming part of the Consolidated Accounts (contd.)

Name of subsidiary companies

Acquisitions: (contd.)

Brought forward

L&T Electrical & Automation FZE

Larsen & Toubro Heavy Engineering LLC

Tamco Switchgear (Malaysia) SDN BHD

Tamco Shanghai Switchgear Co., Ltd.

Tamco Electrical Industries Australia Pty Ltd.

PT Tamco Indonesia

L&T-Demag Plastics Machinery Limited

Sutrapada SEZ Developers Limited

Sutrapada Shipyard Limited

L&T Port Sutrapada Limited

Total

b) Disposals:

L&T Infocity Infrastructure Limited

Total

Effect on Group
profit/(loss) after
minority Interest

Rs.crore

Net assets
as at
31-3-2009

(1.99)

7.68

(4.17)

43.31

(0.96)

(5.48)

(8.45)

(3.24)

–

–

(0.07)

26.63

0.34

0.34

1079.72

9.85

49.23

330.08

65.22

15.55

(15.47)

5.00

0.05

0.05

3.43

1542.71

10.35

10.35

6.

a) Of the equity shares of Rs.2 each comprised in the subscribed and paid-up capital of the Company:

i)

ii)

9,19,943 (previous year: 9,19,943) equity shares were allotted as fully paid up, pursuant to contracts, without payment being
received in cash.

44,96,76,280  (previous year: 15,70,84,226)  equity  shares  were  issued  as  bonus  shares  by  way  of  capitalisation  of  general
reserve: Rs.2.35 crore (previous year: Rs.2.35 crore), securities premium: Rs.87.47 crore (previous year: Rs.28.97 crore) and
capital redemption reserve: Rs.0.12 crore (previous year: Rs.0.10 crore).

iii)

1,48,67,485 (previous year: 1,40,99,067) equity shares were allotted as fully paid up on exercise of grants under Employees
Stock Ownership Schemes.

b) Options outstanding as at the end of the year on un-issued share capital:

Particulars

Employee stock options granted and outstanding#

Number of equity shares
to be issued as fully paid

As at 31-3-2009

As at 31-3-2008

2,12,89,375

90,58,363

# The number of options have been adjusted consequent to bonus issue wherever applicable.

c)

The Directors recommend payment of final dividend of Rs.10.50 per equity share of Rs.2 each on the number of shares outstanding
as on the record date. Provision for final dividend has been made in the books of account for 58,56,87,862 shares outstanding as at
March 31, 2009 amounting to Rs.614.97 crore.

7.

Stock Ownership Schemes of Parent Company:

a)

The  grant  of  options  to  the  employees  under  the  Stock  Option  Schemes  is  on  the  basis  of  their  performance  and  other  eligibility
criteria. The options are vested equally over a period of four years [5 years in the case of Series 2006(A)], subject to the discretion of
the management and fulfilment of certain conditions.

222

Notes forming part of the Consolidated Accounts (contd.)

b)

The details of the grants under the aforesaid Schemes under various series are summarised below:

Sr. Series reference
no.

1 Grant price (prior to

bonus issue)- Rupees

Grant price (post
bonus issue)- Rupees

2000

2002 (A)

2002 (B)

2003 (A)

2003(B)

2006

2006(A)

2008-2009

2007-2008

2008-2009

2007-2008

2008-2009

2007-2008

2008-2009

2007-2008

2008-2009

2007-2008

2008-2009

2007-2008

2008-2009

2007-2008

7

3.50

7

–

7

3.50

7

–

7

3.50

7

–

35

17.50

35

–

35

17.50

35

–

1202

1202

 1202

1202

601

–

601

2

3

Grant dates

1-6-2000

19-4-2002

19-4-2002

Vesting commences on

1-6-2001

19-4-2003

19-4-2003

23-5-2003
onwards

23-5-2004
onwards

23-5-2003
onwards

23-5-2004
onwards

1-9-2006
onwards

1-9-2007
onwards

1-7-2007
onwards

1-7-2008
onwards

4 Options granted and outstanding
at the beginning of the year

5 Options lapsed/withdrawn
prior to bonus issue

6 Options granted prior to

bonus issue

7 Options exercised prior to
bonus issue for which
shares are allotted

8 Options outstanding as on
October 3, 2008 prior to
bonus issue

9

Adjusted options as on
October 3, 2008 consequent
to bonus issue

10 Options lapsed/withdrawn

post bonus issue

11 Options granted post bonus issue

12 Options exercised post bonus

issue for which shares are allotted

13 Options exercised & allocated
against shares earlier allotted*

8400

8400

10750

10750

19850

19850

15726

33216

971468

1299885

7036899

10671500

995270

–

–

–

8400

16800

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

10750

21500

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

19850

39700

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

15726

31452

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

40481

340000

118874

1152113

2304226

–

–

–

–

–

163605

59600

120756

6812138

13624276

–

–

–

–

–

1276

50912

116041

261900

3109350

–

153800

162390

–

634670

9214

447226

331766

37516

1159921

180428

1910970

25034

2700778

5401556

133664

646295

19012

7000

–

43000

-

–

–

14 Options granted and outstanding

16800

8400

21500

10750

39700

19850

31452

15726

1959888

971468

13324860

7036899

5895175

995270

at the end of the year

of which -

Options vested

Options yet to vest

16800

8400

21500

10750

39700

19850

31452

15726

226326

34666

5321810

747179

279136

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

1733562

936802

8003050

6289720

5616039

995270

*Allocated from the shares returned by former nominee directors in accordance with the consent terms approved by the Hon'ble High Court of Bombay on June 14, 2007.

c) During the year, the Company has recovered Rs.4.80 crore (previous year: Rs.2.60 crore) from its subsidiary companies towards the

stock options granted to employees of the subsidiary companies, pursuant to the Employee Stock Option Schemes.

223

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

995270

–

–

Notes forming part of the Consolidated Accounts (contd.)

8.

Stock Ownership Schemes of subsidiary companies:

a)

Employee Stock Ownership Scheme (ESOS)

Under  the  Employee  Stock  Ownership  Scheme  (ESOS),  25,31,159  options  are  outstanding  as  at  March  31,  2009.  The  grant  of
options to the employees under ESOS is on the basis of their performance and other eligibility criteria. Each option entitles the holder
to exercise the right to apply for and seek allotment of one equity share of Rs.5 each.

All vested options can be exercised on the first exercise date as may be determined by the Compensation Committee prior to date of
IPO. The details of the grants under the aforesaid scheme are summarised below:-

ESOP  series

I, II & III

IV - XVI

XVII-XVIII

2008-2009

2007-2008 2008-2009 2007-2008 2008-2009 2007-2008

1 Grant price (Rupees)

25

10

2 Options granted and outstanding at the beginning of the year

391653

391653

2102770

2002433

10

–

3 Options granted during the year

4 Options cancelled/lapsed during the year

5 Options exercised and shares allotted during the year

6 Options granted and outstanding at the end of the year of which -

Options  vested
Options yet to vest

–

124450

61250

–

–

–

–

–

–

24514

24113

–

–

391653

391653
–

391653

2078256

2102770

391653
–

970917
1107339

970917
1131853

–

–

61250

–
61250

–

–

–

–

–

–
–

b)

Employees Stock Ownership Scheme - 2006 U.S. Stock Option Sub-Plan (Sub-Plan)

The Company had instituted the Employees Stock Ownership Scheme - 2006 U.S. Stock Option Sub-Plan for the employees and
directors of its subsidiary in USA. The grant of options to the employees under this Sub-Plan is on the basis of their performance and
other eligibility criteria. The term of option shall be 5 years from the date of grant. The options are vested over a period of five years,
subject to fulfilment of certain conditions specified in the respective option agreement. Each option entitles the holder to exercise the
right to apply for and seek allotment of one equity share of Rs.5 each at an exercise price of USD 12 (equivalent to Rs.530) per share.
Under the said plan, options granted and outstanding as at the end of the year are 1,36,500, of which, 50,211 options have been
vested while 86,289 options remain unvested.

c)

Employees Stock Options granted and outstanding as at the end of the year on unissued share capital represent options 26,67,659
(previous year: 26,30,923).

9.

Loans and advances include:

i)

ii)

rent deposit with whole-time directors: Rs.0.03 crore (previous year: Rs.0.06 crore). The maximum amount outstanding at any time
during the year Rs.0.06 crore (previous year: Rs.0.07 crore).

amount, including interest accrued, due from the managing director and whole-time directors in respect of housing loan: Rs.0.63 crore
(previous year: Rs.0.73 crore). Maximum amount outstanding at any time during the year: Rs.0.73 crore (previous year: Rs.0.76 crore).

10. Sundry creditors-others include:

a. Rs.1.13  crore (previous year: Rs.17.67 crore),  being  contribution  received  from  the  employees  of  the  Company  and  some  of  its

subsidiary & associate companies, on behalf of L&T Employees Welfare Foundation Trust and held on account for it.

b.

Advance  of  Rs.11.77  crore  received  from  M/s.  JRE  Tank  Terminals  Private  Limited  under  an  agreement  dated August  24,  2007
towards sale of 1,17,65,000 equity shares of Rs.10 each in M/s. Ennore Tank Terrminals Private Limited to be transferred as follows :

i.

ii.

Maximum 15% of shares upon completion of construction of the terminal and

Balance shares upon completion of 3 calendar years from the date of commencement of commercial operations.

224

Notes forming part of the Consolidated Accounts (contd.)

c.

d.

Down payment of Rs.3.19 crore for sale of the Company's entire investment in International Seaports (Haldia) Private Limited (ISPH)
of 98,30,000 equity shares of Rs.10 each, to Energy Investment Limited, UAE and International Lighterage Limited, Mauritius vide
agreements for share sale dated December 30, 2008. Certain conditions precedent to agreement for share sale remains to be fulfilled.
The sale will, therefore, recognised in the year in which all such conditions are satisfied.

Advance of Rs.7.16 crore received from M/s Sical Logistics Limited under an agreement for share sale and purchase dated December
17,  2008  with  M/s  Sical  Logistics  Limited  for  sale  of  the  Company's  stake  in  M/s  Sical  Iron  Ore  Terminals  Limited. Accordingly,
71,50,000 equity shares of Rs.10 each held by the Company and further shares, if any, subscribed to by the Company will be sold at
cost. The sale will be subject to completion of 3 years from the date of commencement of commercial operations of Sical Iron Ore
Terminals Private Limited under the license agreement dated September 23, 2006 with Ennore Port Limited.

11. a)

Fixed deposits with scheduled banks as on March 31, 2009 include Rs.40.41 crore (previous year: Rs.40.41 crore) in respect of a
claim against the Company. The dispute is since resolved in favour of the Company, and the money has been realised on May 6, 2009.

b)

Balance with non scheduled banks include an amount of Rs.0.69 crore (previous year: Rs.0.69 crore), which is subject to an escrow
arrangement duly approved by the Reserve Bank of India, whereby the proceeds of the deposit, together with interest thereon, would
be applied towards full and final settlement of loan taken from Rafidian Bank, Iraq, which is included under unsecured loans. Once the
UN embargo against Iraq is lifted, the settlement would be effected.

12. Sales  and  service  include  Rs.117.72  crore (previous year: Rs.75.10 crore)  for  price  variations  net  of  liquidated  damages  in  terms  of

contracts with the customers and shipbuilding subsidy Rs.25.49 crore (previous year: Rs.29.29 crore).

13. Extraordinary items during the year comprise the following:

i.

ii.

Gain of Rs.958.74 crore (net of tax of Rs.282.08 crore) on sale of the Company's Ready Mix Concrete business.

Provision  of  Rs.186.28  crore  in  respect  of  investment  in  Satyam  Computer  Services  Limited  (SCSL)  held  by  the  Company.  This
provision has been made by the Company as a measure of abundant caution. Considering the extraordinary circumstances under
which the price of SCSL shares fell in the market, the aforesaid provision has been created based on the principles of "prudence".
(Refer note no.21)

14. Disclosures pursuant to Accounting Standard (AS) 7 (Revised) "Construction Contracts":

i) Contract revenue recognised for the financial year

Particulars

ii) Aggregate amount of contract costs incurred and recognised profits (less recognised

losses) as at end of financial year for all contracts in progress as at that date

iii) Amount of customer advances outstanding for contracts in progress as at end of financial year

iv) Retention amounts due from customers for contracts in progress as at end of financial year

Rs.crore

2008-2009

2007-2008

29824.12

20030.30

48760.65

35393.02

4610.60

2136.09

3275.72

1533.88

15. a) Other income for the year ended March 31, 2009 includes a gain of Rs.16.59 crore (net) (previous year: Rs.34.31 crore) recognised

on divestment/dilution of the group's stake in four (previous year one) of its subsidiaries.

b)

An amount of Rs.323.49 crore (net loss) (previous year: Rs.270.23 crore [net loss]) has been accounted under respective revenue
heads in the Profit and Loss Account towards exchange differences arising on foreign currency transactions and forward contracts
covered under Accounting Standard (AS) 11 “The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates”.

16. Advances  recoverable  in  cash  or  in  kind  includes  Rs.161.00  crore (previous year: Rs.200.00 crore)  towards  interest  free  loan  to  L&T
Employees Welfare Foundation Trust to part-finance its acquisition of equity shares in the company held by Grasim Industries Limited and
its subsidiary. The loan is repayable in 9 years commencing from May 2005 with a minimum repayment of Rs.25.00 crore in a year.

17. Segment reporting:

a)

Information about business segments (information provided in respect of revenue items for the year ended March 31, 2009 and in
respect of assets/liabilities as at March 31, 2009 - denoted as "CY" below, previous year denoted as "PY").

225

Revenue-including excise duty

External

Inter-segment

Total revenue

Result

Segment result

Less: Inter-segment margin
on capital jobs

Unallocated corporate income/
(expenditure)  (net)

Operating Profit (PBIT)

Interest expense

Interest income

Profit before tax (PBT)

Provision for current tax

Provision for deferred tax

Provision for fringe benefit tax

Profit after tax
(before extraordinary items)

Profit from extraordinary items

Profit after tax
(after extraordinary items)

Depreciation (including obsolescence
amortisation and impairment)
included in segment expense

Non-cash expenses other
than depreciation included in
segment expense

Notes forming part of the Consolidated Accounts (contd.)

i)

Primary segments (business segments):

Particulars

Engineering

Electrical

& Construction & Electronics

Machinery
& Industrial
Products

Financial
Services

Developmental
Projects

Others

Elimination

Total

CY

PY

CY

PY

CY

PY

CY

PY

CY

PY

CY

PY

CY

PY

CY

PY

Rs.crore

30537.94

20679.14

3231.29

2496.92

2663.27

2653.59

1031.52

642.64

530.55

294.28

2906.17

3052.89

–

–

40900.74

29819.46

975.13

403.10

149.39

170.56

41.89

33.00

94.49

115.58

14.83

10.51

80.45

128.94 (1356.18)

(861.69)

–

–

31513.07

21082.24

3380.68

2667.48

2705.16

2686.59

1126.01

758.22

545.38

304.79

2986.62

3181.83 (1356.18)

(861.69)

40900.74

29819.46

3442.81

2064.19

352.95

398.21

451.86

422.73

228.07

246.87

108.35

158.91

354.07

387.41

–

–

4938.11

3678.32

126.20

53.20

4811.91

3625.12

(125.63)

(116.95)

4686.28

3508.17

(461.96)

(203.11)

136.01

113.56

4360.33

3418.62

1328.35

1039.27

35.36

61.16

31.74

76.11

2935.46

2271.50

772.46

–

3707.92

2271.50

–

–

–

45805.94

31350.98

11007.05

8740.29

56812.99

40091.27

–

25757.98

18753.81

16008.73

9583.73

41766.71

28337.54

Segment assets

22777.57

15658.81

2585.69

1631.26

1494.06

1353.96

7717.40

6746.90

9497.42

4335.00

1733.80

1625.05

Unallocable corporate assets

Total assets

Segment liabilities

14729.40

10748.48

784.13

621.71

789.84

710.14

6389.37

5687.78

2548.00

738.48

517.24

247.22

Unallocable corporate liabilities

Total liabilities

Capital expenditure

2698.35

1490.14

354.32

209.88

363.78

205.86

60.80

24.62

97.24

21.83

113.47

152.37

97.71

4424.32

537.47

171.90

188.60

16.19

58.61

79.37

87.28

66.24

79.49

83.60

139.43

61.76

13.90

6.19

10.58

8.48

0.76

0.80

–

–

8.35

8.66

Particulars

Domestic

Overseas

Total

CY

PY

CY

PY

CY

PY

Rs.crore

External Revenue by location of customers

28857.21 22296.14 12043.53 7523.32 40900.74 29819.46

Carrying amount of Segment Assets by location of assets

39296.19 27609.34 6509.75 3741.64 45805.94 31350.98

Cost incurred on acquisition of tangible and intangible fixed assets

7352.33 2198.43

546.17

438.84 7898.50 2637.27

226

Notes forming part of the Consolidated Accounts (contd.)

b)

Segment reporting: segment identification, reportable segments and definition of each reportable segment:

i)

ii)

Primary/secondary segment reporting format:
a)

The risk-return profile of the Company's business is determined predominantly by the nature of its products and services.
Accordingly, the business segments constitute the primary segments for disclosure of segment information.

b)

In respect of secondary segment information, the Company has identified its geographical segments as (i) domestic and (ii)
overseas. The secondary segment information has been disclosed accordingly.

Segment  identification:
Business  segments  have  been  identified  on  the  basis  of  the  nature  of  products/services,  the  risk-return  profile  of  individual
businesses, the organisational structure and the internal reporting system of the Company.

iii) Reportable segments:

Reportable segments have been identified as per the criteria specified in Accounting Standard (AS) 17 "Segment Reporting" as
specified in the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006.

iv) Segment  composition:

Engineering & Construction Segment comprises execution of engineering and construction projects to provide solutions
in civil, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation engineering (on turnkey basis or otherwise) to core/infrastructure sectors
including  railways,  shipbuilding  and  supply  of  complex  plant  and  equipment  to  core  sectors.  The  segment  capabilities
include basic/detailed engineering, equipment fabrication/supply, erection & commissioning, procurement/construction and
project management.

Electrical & Electronics Segment comprises manufacture and/or sale of low & medium voltage switchgear and control
gear,  custom-built  switchboards,  petroleum  dispensing  pumps  &  systems,  electronic  energy  meters/protection  (relays)
systems, control & automation products and medical equipment.

Machinery  &  Industrial  Products  Segment  comprises  manufacture  and  sale  of  industrial  machinery  &  equipment,
manufacturing & sale of industrial valves, construction equipment and welding/industrial products, manufacture and sale of
undercarriage  assemblies.

Financial Services Segment comprises corporate finance, equipment finance, infrastructure financing and related advisory
services.

Developmental Projects comprises development, operation and maintenance of basic infrastructure projects, toll collection,
development of urban infrastructure and providing related advisory services.

Others  include  ready  mix  concrete,  e-engineering  services  and  embedded  systems,  power  development,  information
technology services and mining.

18. Disclosure of related parties/related party transactions:

i.

Names of the related parties with whom transactions were carried out during the year and description of relationship:

Associate companies:

1

3

5

7

9

11

13

15

17

19

Audco India Limited

L&T-Chiyoda  Limited

L&T-Ramboll Consulting Engineers Limited

Voith Paper Technology (India) Limited

2

4

6

8

EWAC Alloys Limited

L&T-Komatsu  Limited

L&T-Case Equipment Private Limited

Salzer Cables Limited

International Seaport (Haldia) Private Limited

10 Second Vivekananda Bridge Tollway Company Private Limited

L&T Arun Excello Realty Private Limited

12

L&T Camp Facilities LLC

L&T-Crossroads Private Limited

14 NAC Infrastructure Equipment Limited

TNJ Moduletech Private Limited

16 Vizag IT Park Limited

Feedback Ventures Limited

18

JSK Electricals Private Limited

Ennore Tank Terminals Private Limited

227

(cid:129)
(cid:129)
(cid:129)
(cid:129)
(cid:129)
(cid:129)
Notes forming part of the Consolidated Accounts (contd.)

Joint ventures (other than associates):

1
3
5
7

9
11

International Metro Civil Contractors Joint Venture
The Dhamra Port Company Limited
Metro Tunnelling Group
Larsen & Toubro Limited-Shapoorji Pallonji & Company Limited
Joint Venture (Les Palles Exhibition Centre)
Desbuild-L&T Joint Venture
L&T-AM Tapovan Joint Venture

Key management personnel & their relatives:

Mr. A. M. Naik, (Chairman & Managing director)

Mr. Y. M. Deosthalee (whole-time director)
Mrs. Leena Y. Deosthalee (wife)

Mr. R. N. Mukhija (whole-time director)
Mrs. Sushma Mukhija (wife)
Ms. Debika Ajmani (daughter)

1

3

5

7

2
4
6
8

10
12

2

4

6

Bauer-L&T Diaphragm Wall Joint Venture
L&T - Eastern Joint Venture
L&T Hochtief Seabird Joint Venture
Larsen & Toubro Limited-Shapoorji Pallonji & Company Limited
Joint Venture (Ebene Cybercity Project)
HCC L&T Purulia Joint Venture
L&T- Shanghai Urban Corporation Group Joint Venture

Mr. J. P. Nayak (whole-time director)
Mrs. Neeta J. Nayak (wife)
Mr. Nitin Nayak (son)

Mr. K. Venkataramanan (whole-time director)
Mrs. Jyothi Venkataramanan (wife)

Mr. K. V. Rangaswami (whole-time director)

Mr. V. K. Magapu (whole-time director)

8

Mr. M. V. Kotwal (whole-time director)

ii.

Disclosure of related party transactions:

Sr. Nature of transaction/relationship/major parties
no.

Rs.crore

2008-2009

2007-2008

Amount

Amounts for
major parties

Amount Amounts for
major parties

1

Purchase of goods & services (including commission paid)

Associates & joint ventures, including:

935.15

1063.43

Audco India Limited

EWAC Alloys Limited

Total

627.65

126.69

821.41

138.88

935.15

1063.43

2

Sale of goods/power/contract revenue & services

Associates & joint ventures, including:

725.15

85.13

Audco India Limited

L&T Arun Excello Realty Private Limited

L&T-Komatsu  Limited

Second Vivekananda Bridge Tollway Company Private Limited

The Dhamra Port Company Limited

Total

3

Purchase/lease of fixed assets

Associates & joint ventures, including:

L&T-Case Equipment Private Limited

L&T-Komatsu  Limited

EWAC Alloys Limited

Total

228

–

–

–

–

659.27

2.37

1.19

2.68

12.45

25.28

21.02

16.05

–

11.13

6.86

2.43

85.13

20.42

725.15

6.23

6.23

20.42

Notes forming part of the Consolidated Accounts (contd.)

Sr. Nature of transaction/relationship/major parties
no.

Rs.crore

2008-2009

2007-2008

Amount

Amounts for
major parties

Amount Amounts for
major parties

4

Subscription to equity and preference shares
(including application money paid and investment in joint ventures)

Associates & joint ventures, including:

89.21

169.17

L&T Arun Excello Realty Private Limited

L&T-Shanghai Urban Corporation Group

Feedback Ventures Limited

The Dhamra Port Company Limited

L&T-AM Tapovan Joint Venture

L&T-Eastern Joint Venture

Total

Receiving of services from related parties
Associates & joint ventures, including:

L&T-Komatsu  Limited

L&T-Chiyoda  Limited

L&T-Ramboll Consulting Engineers Limited

Total

Rent paid, including lease rentals under leasing/hire purchase
arrangements including loss sharing on equipment finance

Associates & joint ventures, including:

5

6

EWAC Alloys Limited

L&T-Komatsu  Limited

Key management personnel

Relatives of key management personnel

Total

7

Charges for deputation of employees to related parties

Associates & joint ventures, including:

EWAC Alloys Limited
L&T-Case Equipment Private Limited
Audco India Limited
L&T-Komatsu  Limited
L&T-Chiyoda  Limited
L&T-Ramboll Consulting Engineers Limited
The Dhamra Port Company Limited

Total

8

Dividend received

Associates & joint ventures, including:

L&T-Komatsu  Limited
EWAC Alloys Limited
Audco India Limited
International Seaports (Haldia) Private Limited
Voith Paper Technology (India) Limited

89.21

8.81

8.81

1.07

0.11

0.14

1.32

26.50

26.50

57.95

–

13.57

–

35.00

19.17

9.71

–

7.30

1.38

0.35

0.72

2.73
5.27
8.56
3.37
4.46
–
–

28.80
12.44
9.00
–
6.00

169.17

0.13

0.13

0.87

0.13

0.11

1.11

1.31

1.31

12.98

Total

57.95

12.98

29.14

–

37.90

30.00

45.25

–

0.13

–

–

0.33

0.53

–
–
–
0.33
0.10
0.11
0.13

3.60
1.45
3.60
1.47
2.85

229

Notes forming part of the Consolidated Accounts (contd.)

Sr. Nature of transaction/relationship/major parties
no.

9

Commission received, including those under agency arrangements

Associates & joint ventures, including:

L&T-Komatsu  Limited

Total

10

Rent received, overheads recovered and miscellaneous income

Associates & joint ventures, including:

L&T-Case Equipment Private Limited

Audco India Limited

L&T-Chiyoda  Limited

L&T-Komatsu  Limited

Metro Tuneling Group

Total

11

Interest received

Associates & joint ventures, including:

L&T-Case Equipment Private Limited

L&T-Demag Plastic Machinery Limited

Key management personnel

Total

12

Interest paid

Associate:

Audco India Limited

Total

13

Payment of salaries/perquisites

Key management personnel:

A. M. Naik

J. P. Nayak

Y. M. Deosthalee

K. Venkataramanan

R. N. Mukhija

K. V. Rangaswami

V. K. Magapu

M. V. Kotwal

Rs.crore

2008-2009

2007-2008

Amount

Amounts for
major parties

Amount Amounts for
major parties

151.47

151.47

60.19

60.19

1.01

0.07

1.08

7.77

7.77

149.57

10.87

16.05

7.73

6.11

7.45

1.01

–

7.77

207.05

207.05

24.95

24.95

1.30

0.03

1.33

2.35

2.35

56.46

38.02

12.55

6.39

7.16

7.11

7.07

5.21

5.22

5.75

198.52

4.61

3.63

6.92

–

–

–

1.30

2.35

8.39

4.31

4.83

4.79

4.74

3.54

3.54

3.88

Total

56.46

38.02

"Major parties" denote entities who account for 10% or more of the aggregate for that category of transaction during respective period.

230

Notes forming part of the Consolidated Accounts (contd.)

iii.

Amount due to/from related parties

Sr.
no.

Nature of transaction/relationship/major parties

Rs.crore

As at 31-3-2009

As at 31-3-2008

Amount

Amounts for
major parties

Amount Amounts for
major parties

1

Accounts  receivable

Associates & joint ventures, including:

209.87

58.27

L&T Arun Excello Realty Private Limited
Second Vivekanand Bridge Tollway Company Private Limited
The Dhamra Port Company Limited

Total

2

Accounts payable (including acceptance & interest accrued)

Associates & joint ventures, including:

Audco India Limited
L&T-Hochtief Seabird Joint Venture

Total

3

Loans & advances recoverable

Associates & joint ventures, including:

L&T-Case Equipment Private Limited
L&T-Demag Plastics Machinery Limited
L&T-AM Tapovan Joint Venture

Key management personnel
Relatives of key management personnel

Total

4

Unsecured loans (including lease finance)

Joint venture:

Metro Tunneling Group

Total

5

Advances received in the capacity of supplier of goods/services
classified as "advances from customers" in the Balance Sheet

Associates & joint ventures, including:

Second Vivekananda Bridge Tollway Company Private Limited
L&T Arun Excello Realty Private Limited
The Dhamra Port Company Limited

Total

6

Due to whole-time directors

Key management personnel:

209.87

368.17

368.17

118.54

0.66
0.10

119.30

20.00

20.00

23.46

23.46

35.47

A. M. Naik
J. P. Nayak
Y. M. Deosthalee
K. Venkataramanan
R. N. Mukhija
K. V. Rangaswami
V. K. Magapu
M. V. Kotwal

58.27

383.17

383.17

105.55

0.79
0.06

106.40

–

–

8.89

8.89

21.96

–
–
183.16

267.77
62.86

–
–
71.26

20.00

–
8.03
15.43

8.45
4.22
4.22
4.22
4.22
3.38
3.38
3.38

Total

35.47

21.96

"Major parties" denote entities who account for 10% or more of the aggregate for that category of transaction during respective period.

15.12
27.71
11.29

254.61
65.90

12.67
12.05
55.07

–

1.56
7.33
–

5.23
2.62
2.62
2.61
2.61
2.09
2.09
2.09

231

Notes forming part of the Consolidated Accounts (contd.)

iv. Notes to related party transactions:

a)

b)

c)

The Company has a sole selling agreement with L&T- Komatsu Limited (LTK), an associate company, valid for the period of 5
years from October 16, 2006 in line with Government of India (GOI) approval letter dated May 28, 2007. The appointment shall
be  in  effect  as  long  as  the  joint  venture  agreement  between  the  Parent  Company  and  M/s  Komatsu Asia  Pacific  Pte.  Ltd.,
Singapore (which is a subsidiary of Komatsu Ltd., Japan) remains in force, subject to approval of GOI, under section 294 AA of
the Companies Act, 1956. As per the terms of the agreement, the Company is the exclusive agent of L&T-Komatsu Limited to
market LTK machines and provide product support. Pursuant to the aforesaid agreement, LTK is required to pay commission to
the Company at specified rates on the sales effected by the Company.

The Company has renewed the selling agency agreement from October 1, 2003 with EWAC Alloys Limited (EWAC), an associate
company. The agreement shall remain valid until either party gives 12 months' prior written notice to the other for termination. As
per the terms of the agreement, the Company is the selling agent authorised to purchase and resell EWAC products in accordance
with the prices and other conditions stipulated in the agreement.

The Company has a selling agency agreement with L&T-Demag Plastics Machinery Limited (LTDPML), a wholly owned subsidiary.
As per the terms of the agreement, the Company is a selling and servicing agent of LTDPML. Pursuant to the aforesaid agreement,
LTDPML is required to pay commission to the Company at specified rates on sales effected by the Company.

Note: The financial impact of the agreements mentioned at (a) to (c) above has been included in/disclosed vide note no.18(ii) supra.

19. Leases:

i) Where the Company is a lessor:

a)

b)

The Company has given on finance leases certain items of plant and machinery. The leases have a primary period that is fixed
and non-cancellable and a secondary period. There are no exceptional/restrictive covenants in the lease agreement.

The total gross investment in these leases as on March 31, 2009 and the present value of minimum lease payments receivable
as on March 31, 2009 is as under:

Particulars

1. Receivable not later than 1 year
2. Receivable later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
3. Receivable later than 5 years

Gross investment in lease (1+2+3)
Less: Unearned finance income

Present value of receivables

Rs.crore

3.67
3.33
–

7.00
0.78

6.22

c)

In respect of one of the leases referred to in (a) above, the lease receivables were recorded at the inception, at the present value
of minimum lease payments, and subsequently securitised.

ii) Where the Company is a lessee:
Finance leases:
i)

a)

Assets acquired on finance lease mainly comprise plant & machinery, vehicles and personal computers. The leases have a
primary period, which is fixed and non-cancellable. In the case of vehicles, the Company has an option to renew the lease
for a secondary period. The agreements provide for revision of lease rentals in the event of changes in (a) taxes, if any,
leviable on the lease rentals (b) rates of depreciation under the Income tax Act, 1961 and (c) change in the lessor's cost of
borrowings. There are no exceptional/restrictive covenants in the lease agreements.
The minimum lease rentals as at March 31, 2009 and the present value as at March 31, 2009 of minimum lease payments
in respect of assets acquired under finance leases are as follows:

Particulars

Rs.crore

Minimum lease
payments

Present value of minimum
lease payments

As at
31-3-2009

As at
31-3-2008

As at
31-3-2009

As at
31-3-2008

1.
2.
3.

Payable not later than 1 year
Payable later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
Payable later than 5 years

Total

Less: Future finance charges

Present value of minimum lease payments

0.50
0.60
–

1.10

0.10

1.00

0.27
0.18
–

0.45

0.04

0.41

0.46
0.54
–

1.00

0.25
0.16
–

0.41

ii)

232

Notes forming part of the Consolidated Accounts (contd.)

iii) Contingent rent recognised/(adjusted) in the Profit and Loss Account in respect of finance leases: Rs.nil (previous year:

Rs.0.02 crore)

b) Operating leases:

i.

The Company has taken various residential/commercial premises and plant and machinery under cancellable operating
leases. These lease agreements are normally renewed on expiry.

ii.

[a] The Company has taken certain assets on non-cancellable operating leases, the future minimum lease payments in

respect of which, as at March 31, 2009 are as follows:

1.

2.

3.

Minimum Lease Payments

Payable not later than 1 year

Payable later than 1 year and not later than 5 years

Payable later than 5 years

Total

Rs.crore

18.34

19.83

2.10

40.27

[b] The lease agreements provide for an option to the Company to renew the lease period at the end of the non-cancellable

period. There are no exceptional/restrictive covenants in the lease agreements.

iii.

Lease rental expense in respect of operating leases: Rs.50.33 crore (previous year: Rs.39.81 crore)

20. Basic and Diluted Earnings per share ["EPS"] computed in accordance with Accounting Standard (AS) 20 "Earnings per Share":

Particulars

Basic

Profit after tax as per accounts (Rs.crore)

Weighted average number of shares outstanding

Basic EPS (Rupees)

Diluted

Profit after tax as per accounts (Rs.crore)

Add: Interest/exchange difference (gain)/loss on bonds

convertible into equity shares (net of tax) (Rs.crore)

Before
extraordinary  items

After
extraordinary  items

2008-2009

2007-2008

2008-2009

2007-2008

3017.00

2325.36

3789.46

2325.36

58,51,18,186

57,50,52,204 58,51,18,186 57,50,52,204

51.56

40.44

64.76

40.44

3017.00

2325.36

3789.46

2325.36

–

(21.85)

–

(21.85)

A

B

A/B

A

B

Adjusted profit for diluted earnings per share (Rs.crore)

C=A+B

3017.00

2303.51

3789.46

2303.51

Weighted average number of shares outstanding

Add: Weighted average number of potential equity

shares that could arise on conversion of FCCBs

Add: Weighted average number of potential equity shares

on account of employee stock options

D

E

F

58,51,18,186

57,50,52,204 58,51,18,186 57,50,52,204

–

24,59,448

–

24,59,448

79,89,615

1,39,06,732

79,89,615

1,39,06,732

Weighted average number of shares outstanding for diluted EPS G=D+E+F

59,31,07,801

59,14,18,384 59,31,07,801 59,14,18,384

Diluted EPS (Rupees)

C/G

50.87

38.95

63.89

38.95

233

Notes forming part of the Consolidated Accounts (contd.)

21. Disclosures required by Accounting Standard 29 "Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets":

a) Movement in provisions:

Particulars

Product
Warranties

Excise
Duty

Sales
Tax

Rs.crore

Class of Provisions

Litigation

Contractual Others

Total

obligations

related rectification cost-
Construction
contracts

Balance as at 1-4-2008

19.14

4.06

22.18

2.11

62.40

3.37 113.26

Additional provision during the year

Effect of business combination

Provision for extraordinary item*

8.33

0.44

–

–

–

–

20.65

–

–

–

–

–

Provision reversed during the year

9.67

3.96

1.12

2.11

128.43

8.84 166.25

–

–

0.44

– 186.28 186.28

–

11.30

28.16

Balance as at 31-3-2009
(6 = 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 - 5)

18.24

0.10

41.71

–

190.83 187.19 438.07

Sr.
no.

1

2

3

4

5

6

* Refer note no.13

b) Nature of provisions:

i.

Product warranties: The Company gives warranties on certain products and services, undertaking to repair or replace the items
that fail to perform satisfactorily during the warranty period. Provision made as at March 31, 2009 represents the amount of the
expected  cost  of  meeting  such  obligations  of  rectification/replacement. The  timing  of  the  outflows  is  expected  to  be  within  a
period of two years from the date of Balance Sheet.

ii.

Provision for excise duty represents the differential duty liability that is expected to materialise in respect of matters in appeal.

iii. Provision for sales tax represents mainly the differential sales tax liability on account of non-collection of declaration forms for the

period prior to 5 years.

iv. Provision for litigation related obligations represents liabilities that are expected to materialise in respect of matters in appeal.

v.

Contractual rectification cost represents the estimated cost the Company is likely to incur during defect liability period as per the
contract obligations in respect of completed construction contracts accounted under Accounting Standard (AS) 7 "Construction
Contracts".

c) Disclosures in respect of contingent liabilities are given as part of Schedule J to the Balance Sheet.

22. Estimated  amount  of  contracts  remaining  to  be  executed  on  capital  account  (net  of  advances)  Rs.4350.85  crore  (previous year:

Rs.3644.58 crore).

23. a)

Provision for current tax includes:

i)

Provision for wealth tax Rs.3.37 crore (including Rs.0.98 crore being provision for wealth tax in respect of earlier years) (previous
year: Rs.1.23 crore)

ii)

Rs.53.94 crore being provision for income tax in respect of earlier years (previous year: reversal of provision of Rs.25.33 crore)

iii) Credit for Minimum Alternative Tax (MAT) entitlement Rs.18.59 crore (previous year: Rs.7.57 crore) under section 115JB of the

Income Tax Act, 1961.

iv) Rs.2.07 crore in respect of income tax payable outside India (previous year: Rs.nil)

v) Rs.0.50 crore being provision for income tax in respect of a subsidiary which was sold during the year.

b)

Provision for tax on fringe benefits includes credit for excess provision of Rs.0.20 crore pertaining to earlier years, reversed during the
year.

24. a) Computation of cumulative deferred tax asset/liabilities has not been made in respect of certain foreign subsidiaries of the Group. In

the opinion of management, the impact is not material.

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Notes forming part of the Consolidated Accounts (contd.)

b) Major Components of deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets:

Rs.crore

Deferred

Charge/(credit) to

tax Profit and Loss Account

Effect
due to

Charge/(credit) to
reserves

Particulars

liabilities/
(assets) Ordinary
activity

31-3-2008

Extra- acquisition/ Retained Translation
reserve

earnings

disposal

ordinary
activity

Deferred
tax
liabilities/
Hedging Securities
premium
(assets)
reserve
account 31-3-2009

Deferred tax liabilities:
Difference between book and

tax depreciation

Gain on derivative transactions to be

offered for tax purposes in the year of
transfer to Profit and Loss Account

Disputed statutory liabilities paid and

claimed as deduction for tax purpose
but not debited to Profit and Loss Account

Others

Total

291.74

78.84

2.69

(2.67)

–

–

24.25

2.49

11.05

11.78

–

–

–

–

–

–

327.04

93.11

2.69

(2.67)

Deferred tax (assets):
Provision for doubtful debts and advances
debited to Profit and Loss account

Loss on derivative transactions to be

claimed for tax purposes in the year
of transfer to Profit and Loss Account

Unpaid statutory liabilities/provision

for compensated absences debited to
Profit and Loss Account

(104.28) (52.81)

–

–

(49.29) (19.53)

Unabsorbed  depreciation/brought

forward business losses

(14.99)

Other items giving rise to timing difference

(36.76)

6.54

8.05

Total

(205.32) (57.75)

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

(0.16)

(0.16)

Net deferred tax liability/(assets)

121.72

35.36

2.69

(2.83)

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

(0.08)

–

–

370.52

–

121.03

–

121.03

–

–

–

–

(0.08)

121.03

–

–

–

26.74

22.83

541.12

–

–

– (157.09)

– (147.06)

– (147.06)

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

(68.82)

(8.45)

(28.87)

– (147.06)

– (410.29)

(0.08)

(26.03)

–

130.83

Previous year

107.41

31.74

– (39.74)

21.10

(0.02)

–

1.23 121.72

25. a)

The  Group  has  undertaken  various  projects  on  Build-Operate-Transfer  (BOT)  basis  as  per  the  concession  agreements  with  the
government authorities. Under the agreements the concession period for toll collection or annuity payments ranges from 15 to 32
years. At the end of the said concession period, the entire facilities are transferred to the concerned government authorities.

b)

c)

The aggregate amount of revenues and profits before tax (net) recognised during the year in respect of construction services related
to  Build-Operate-Transfer  (BOT)  projects  is  Rs.1320.32  crore  and  Rs.8.29  crore  respectively  [refer  accounting  policy  disclosed  in
Schedule ‘Q’ vide para 2(a)(ix)]

Loans and advances include Rs.550.31 crore (previous year: Rs.232.84 crore) being cumulative construction costs incurred including
related margins in respect of Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) projects.

26. The Parent Company has given, inter alia, the following undertakings in respect of its investments:

a)

Jointly  with  L&T  Infrastructure  Development  Projects  Limited  (a  subsidiary  of  the  Company),  to  the  term  lenders  of  its  subsidiary
companies L&T Transportation Infrastructure Limited (LTTIL):

i.

ii.

not to reduce their joint shareholding in LTTIL below 51% until the financial assistance received from the term lenders is repaid
in full by LTTIL and

to  jointly  meet  the  shortfall  in  the  working  capital  requirements  of  LTTIL  until  the  financial  assistance  received  from  the  term
lenders is repaid in full by LTTIL.

235

Notes forming part of the Consolidated Accounts (contd.)

b)

c)

d)

e)

f)

In terms of Company's concession agreement with Government of India and Government of Gujarat, not to change the control over
L&T  Western  India  Tollbridge  Limited  (a  subsidiary  of  L&T  Infrastructure  Development  Projects  Limited)  during  the  period  of  the
Agreement.

To the debenture holders of L&T Infrastructure Development Projects Limited (a subsidiary of the Company) and to the lenders of its
subsidiaries L&T Panipat Elevated Corridor Private Limited and L&T Krishnagiri Thopur Toll Road Limited, not to dilute Company's
shareholding below 51%.

To  the  lender  of  L&T  Offshore  International  FZC  (a  subsidiary  of  the  Company),  not  to  pledge  or  reduce  its  shareholding  in  L&T
International FZE (the Holding Company of L&T Offshore International FZC) below 100% of the issued & allotted share capital.

Jointly with L&T-MHI Turbine Generators Private Limited (a subsidiary of L&T Power Limited, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of
the  Company)  and  Mitsubishi  Heavy  Industries  Limited  (JV  partners  in  L&T-MHI  Turbine  Generators  Private  Limited),  to Andhra
Pradesh Power Development Company Limited (APPDCL) to render unconditional and irrevocable financial support for the successful
execution of APPDCL 2x800 MW Power Project - Steam Turbine Generator Package Tender, near Krishnapatnam, Nellore District,
Andhra Pradesh.

Not to sell or otherwise transfer, deal with or agree to acquire, sell or otherwise transfer or deal with, in any manner the shares of
Satyam  Computer  Services  Limited  (SCSL),  held  by  the  Company  till  October  21,  2009  or  a  date  approved  by  the  appropriate
authorities whichever is earlier.

27. L&T Infrastructure Development Projects Limited (LTIDPL), a subsidiary of the Parent Company

i.

ii.

iii.

iv.

v.

has pledged its investment in the equity shares of Second Vivekananda Bridge Tollway Company Private Limited (SVBTC) of Rs.32.35
crore to the lenders as security for term loans sanctioned by them to SVBTC.

has given an undertaking to the term lenders of SVBTC to subscribe to quasi equity of the Company to the extent of Rs.10 crore.
Accordingly, the Company has subscribed in cumulative redeemable convertible preference shares to the extent of Rs.10 crore.

has entered into agreements with the lenders to Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) for pledge and non-disposal of shares
held by it in BIAL amounting to Rs.19.61 crores.

has pledged its investment in the equity shares of The Dhamra Port Company Limited (DPCL) of Rs.80.87 crores.

has given the following undertakings jointly with Pacific Alliance Stradec Group Infrastructure Company LLC and SVBTC to the term
lenders of SVBTC:

a)

not to reduce the joint shareholding below 51% during construction period and for 3 years following Commercial Operations Date
and below 26% during the balance remaining operations period.

vi.

has given the following undertakings jointly with Tata Steel Limited and DPCL to the term lenders of DPCL:

a)

b)

to meet the cost overrun to the extent of 10% of the project cost and

not  to  reduce  the  joint  share  holding  below  51%  upto  the  Commercial  Operations  Date  and  below  26%  during  the  balance
remaining operations period.

vii. has  given  the  undertaking  to  the  term  lenders  of  Narmada  Infrastructure  Construction  Enterprise  Limited  (NICE)  to  facilitate  the
borrower (NICE) to discharge its debt obligation to the extent the loan funds have been placed with LTIDPL and its Group Companies.

viii. has pledged its investment in the equity shares of the followings subsidiary companies to the lenders of term loan of the respective

companies.

Rs.crore

Sr. no. Name of the subsidiary companies

As at 31-3-2009

As at 31-3-2008

1

2

3

4

5

L&T Panipat Elevated Corridor Limited

L&T Krishnagiri Thopur Toll Road Limited

L&T Western Andhra Tollway Limited

L&T Vadodara Bharuch Tollway Limited

L&T Interstate Road Corridor Limited

42.99

40.16

28.81

22.18

27.60

17.11

13.32

8.21

22.16

14.82

236

Notes forming part of the Consolidated Accounts (contd.)

The Company has also given the following undertaking, to the term lenders of the aforesaid subsidiary companies:

a)

b)

c)

not to reduce its shareholding in the said subsidiary companies below 51% upto a period of 3 years after commercial operation
date and below 26% till final settlement date.

to meet the cost overrun to the extent of 5% of the project cost.

in the case of L&T Vadodara Bharuch Tollway Limited: to provide financial support to the borrower to meet shortfall, if any, in
meeting the debt repayment after receipt of termination payment from National Highways Authority of India, in the event of a
termination of the concession agreement pursuant to occurrence of the concessionarie event of default or any force majeure
event as stated in the said concession agreement.

28.

29.

In terms of provisions of sub-section 1A of section 115O of the Income Tax Act, 1961, dividend distribution tax payable by the Company, is
net of dividend distribution tax paid by its subsidiary company Larsen & Toubro Infotech Limited, amounting to Rs.2.69 crore, related to
dividend  of  Rs.15.80  crore  declared  by  them. Accordingly,  the  additional  tax  on  dividend  includes  Rs.2.69  crore  paid  by  the  aforesaid
subsidiary company.

In line with the Company's risk management policy, the various financial risks mainly relating to changes in the exchange rates, interest
rates and commodity prices are hedged by using a combination of forward contracts, swaps and other derivative contracts, besides the
natural hedges.

a)

The particulars of derivative contracts entered into for hedging purposes outstanding as at March 31, 2009 are as under:

Category of derivative instruments

i)

For hedging foreign currency risks
a)

Forward contracts for receivables including firm commitments
and highly probable forecasted transactions

b)

Forward contracts for payables including firm commitments
and highly probable forecasted transactions

c) Currency swaps

d) Option contracts

ii)

For hedging interest rate risks

Interest rate swaps

iii)

For hedging commodity price risks

Commodity futures

Rs.crore

Amount of exposures hedged

As at
31-3-2009

As at
31-3-2008

4607.57

3004.48

7059.34

4996.36

1203.80

2086.69

3858.49

4983.70

125.00

350.00

12.98

–

b) Unhedged foreign currency exposures as at March 31, 2009 are as under:

Unhedged foreign currency exposures

As at
31-3-2009

i)

ii)

Receivables, including firm commitments and highly probable forecasted transactions

19213.48

Payables, including firm commitments and highly probable forecasted transactions

12573.50

Rs.crore

As at
31-3-2008

14668.08

10264.39

237

Notes forming part of the Consolidated Accounts (contd.)

30. Disclosure pursuant to Accounting Standard (AS) 15 (Revised) "Employee Benefits":

i.

Defined contribution plans: [refer accounting policy no.5b(i)]

Amount of Rs.70.73 crore (previous year: Rs.56.16 crore) is recognised as an expense and included in "staff expenses" (Schedule N)
in the Profit and Loss Account.

ii.

Defined benefit plans: [refer accounting policy no.5b(ii)]
a)

The amounts recognised in Balance Sheet are as follows:

Particulars

Gratuity plan

Post-retirement
medical benefit plan

Company
pension plan

Trust-managed
provident fund plan

Rs.crore

As at

As at
31-3-2009 31-3-2008 31-3-2009 31-3-2008 31-3-2009 31-3-2008 31-3-2009 31-3-2008

As at

As at

As at

As at

As at

As at

A) Amounts to be recognised in Balance Sheet

Present Value of defined benefit obligation

– Wholly funded

– Wholly unfunded

Less: Fair value of plan assets

Less: Unrecognised past service costs

289.74

243.33

0.93

0.75

290.67

255.06

–

244.08

213.22

–

Amount to be recognised as liability or (asset)

35.61

30.86

B) Amounts reflected in the Balance Sheet

–

75.83

75.83

–

1.43

74.40

–

60.31

60.31

–

1.57

–

–

1127.81

1014.16

152.79

152.44

–

–

152.79

152.44

1127.81

1014.16

–

0.98

–

1151.80

1014.85

1.09

–

–

58.74

151.81

151.35

(23.99)@ (0.69)@

Liabilities

Assets

35.61

30.86

74.40

58.74

151.81

151.35

17.45

11.44

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

Net liability/(asset)

35.61

30.86

74.40

58.74

151.81

151.35

17.45#

11.44#

b)

The amounts recognised in Profit and Loss Account are as follows:

Gratuity plan

Post-retirement
medical benefit plan

Company
pension plan

Trust-Managed
provident fund plan

2008-2009 2007-2008 2008-2009 2007-2008 2008-2009 2007-2008 2008-2009 2007-2008

Rs.crore

18.86

20.11

17.43

17.44

(16.04)

(12.09)

9.46

8.09

–

–

0.05

–

–

(0.07)

32.37

29.09

–

–

0.05

–

0.07

(0.04)

30.95

18.58

4.12

5.30

–

9.44

0.13

–

–

–

–

–

2.75

4.04

–

1.36

5.45

–

–

–

–

–

4.55

13.02

–

5.18

0.11

(19.57)

–

–

–

–

3.51

10.07

44.87**

48.72**

87.44

78.28

–

(88.86)

(79.72)

21.65

(24.11)

12.36

0.11

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

25.53+

(10.92)

–

–

44.87

81.60

–

–

48.72

67.36

18.99

13.60

3.29

35.34

–

–

–

–

Particulars

Current service cost

Interest cost

Expected return on plan assets

Actuarial  losses/(gains)

Past service cost

Effect of any curtailment or settlement

Adjustment for earlier years

Actuarial (loss)/gain not recognised in books

Excess provisions

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10. Amount capitalised out of the above

Total included in "staff expenses" (1 to 10)

Actual return on plan assets

238

Notes forming part of the Consolidated Accounts (contd.)

c)

The  changes  in  the  present  value  of  defined  benefit  obligation  representing  reconciliation  of  opening  and  closing  balances
thereof are as follows:

Gratuity plan

Post-retirement
medical benefit plan

Company
pension plan

Trust-managed
provident fund plan

Rs.crore

Particulars

Opening balance of the present value of
defined benefit obligation

Add: Current service cost

Add: Interest cost

Add: Contribution by plan participants

i)  Employer

ii)  Employee

Add: Actuarial losses

Less: Benefits paid

Add: Past service cost

Add: Liabilities assumed in an amalgamation/

acquisition

Add/(less): Adjustment for earlier years

Less: Effect of any curtailment or settlement

Closing balance of the present value of defined
benefit obligation

As at

As at
31-3-2009 31-3-2008 31-3-2009 31-3-2008 31-3-2009 31-3-2008 31-3-2009 31-3-2008

As at

As at

As at

As at

As at

As at

244.08

212.63

60.31

47.09

152.44

119.76

1014.16

933.74

18.86

20.11

17.43

17.44

–

–

–

–

4.12

5.30

–

–

22.51

14.58

(15.51)

(18.47)

9.44

(3.34)

–

–

0.32

0.30

–

0.12

0.35

–

–

–

–

–

2.75

4.04

–

–

1.36

(2.16)

7.02

–

0.21

4.55

13.02

–

–

5.18

(2.83)

–

–

–

–

(19.57)

3.51

44.87**

–

10.07

87.44

78.28

–

–

21.64

–

88.34

–

48.72**

98.32

–

(2.54)

(102.14)

(126.97)

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

(4.86)

(17.93)

–

–

290.67

244.08

75.83

60.31

152.79

152.44

1127.81

1014.16

d) Changes in the fair value of plan assets representing reconciliation of the opening and closing balances thereof are as follows:

Rs.crore

Gratuity plan

Trust-managed
provident fund plan

Particulars

Opening balance of the fair value of the plan assets

Add: Expected return on plan assets*
Add/(less): Actuarial gains/(losses)
Add: Contribution by the employer
Add: Contribution by plan participants
Less: Benefits paid
Add: Business combinations/acquisitions
Add/(less): Adjustments for earlier years

Closing balance of the plan assets

As at

As at
31-3-2009 31-3-2008 31-3-2009 31-3-2008

As at

As at

213.22
16.04
13.05
27.91
–
(15.51)
0.33
0.02
255.06

160.33
12.09
6.49
52.21
–
(18.47)
0.13
0.44
213.22

1014.85
88.86
24.11
44.24
87.02
(102.14)
–
(5.14)
1151.80

947.84
79.72
(12.36)
47.79
97.16
(126.97)
–
(18.33)
1014.85

Note: The fair value of the plan assets under the trust-managed provident fund plan has been determined at amounts based

on their value at the time of redemption, assuming a constant rate of return to maturity.

*

Basis used to determine the overall expected return:
The  Trust  formed  by  the  Company  manages  the  investments  of  provident  funds  and  gratuity  fund.  Expected  return  on  plan
assets is determined based on the assessment made at the beginning of the year on the return expected on its existing portfolio,
along with the estimated increment to the plan assets and expected yield on the respective assets in the portfolio during the year.
The Company expect to fund Rs.33.38 crore (previous year: Rs.30.11 crore) towards its gratuity plan and Rs.63.01 (previous
year: Rs.51.64 crore) towards its trust-managed provident fund plan during the year 2009-2010.

@ Asset is not recognised in the Balance Sheet
#
**
+

Employer's and employees' contribution (net) for March is paid in April
Employer's contribution to provident fund
The actual return on plan assets is higher than interest cost, but no credit has been taken to the Profit and Loss Account

239

Notes forming part of the Consolidated Accounts (contd.)

e)

The major categories of plan assets as a percentage of total plan assets are as follows:

Gratuity plan

Trust-managed
provident fund plan

Particulars

Government of India Securities

State Government Securities

Corporate Bonds

Equity Shares of Listed Companies

Fixed Deposits under Special Deposit Scheme framed by Central Government

for Provident Funds

Insurer Managed Funds

Public Sector Unit Bonds

Others

As at

As at
31-3-2009 31-3-2008 31-3-2009 31-3-2008

As at

As at

41%

–

38%

1%

14%

2%

–

4%

39%

–

38%

1%

16%

2%

–

4%

23%

13%

5%

–

27%

–

32%

–

22%

13%

5%

–

30%

–

30%

–

f)

Principal actuarial assumptions at the Balance Sheet date (expressed as weighted averages):

1 Discount rate:

a) Gratuity plan
b) Company pension plan
c) Post-retirement medical benefit plan

2 Expected return on plan assets
3 Annual increase in healthcare costs (see note below)
4 Salary growth rate:
a) Gratuity plan
b) Company pension plan

5

Attrition rate:

As at 31-3-2009

As at 31-3-2008

7.67%
7.67%
7.67%
7.50%
5.00%

6.00%
7.00%

8.33%
8.35%
8.39%
7.50%
5.00%

6.00%
7.00%

a)

For post-retirement medical benefit plan & company pension plan, the attrition rate varies from 2% to 8% (previous
year: 2% to 8%) for various age groups.

b)

For gratuity plan the attrition rate varies from 1% to 7% (previous year: 1% to 7%) for various age groups.

6

7

8

9

The estimates of future salary increases, considered in actuarial valuation, take into account inflation, seniority, promotion
and other relevant factors, such as supply and demand in the employment market.

The  interest  payment  obligation  of  trust-managed  provident  fund  is  assumed  to  be  adequately  covered  by  the  interest
income on long term investments of the fund. Any shortfall in the interest income over the interest obligation on cumulative
basis is recognised immediately in the Profit and Loss Account as actuarial losses.

The  obligation  of  the  company  under  the  post-retirement  medical  benefit  plan  is  limited  to  the  overall  ceiling  limits. At
present, healthcare cost, as indicated in the principal actuarial assumption given above, has been assumed to increase at
5% p.a.

A one percentage point change in assumed healthcare cost trend rates would have the following effects on the aggregate
of the service cost and interest cost and defined benefit obligation:

Particulars

Effect on the aggregate of the service cost and interest cost

Effect on defined benefit obligation

Rs.crore

Effect of 1%
increase

Effect of 1%
decrease

2008-2009 2007-2008 2008-2009 2007-2008

0.88

5.08

0.60

4.00

(1.19)

(3.80)

(0.99)

(3.30)

240

Notes forming part of the Consolidated Accounts (contd.)

g)

The amounts pertaining to defined benefit plans are as follows:

Particulars

1

Post-retirement medical benefit plan (unfunded)

Defined benefit obligation

Experience adjustment plan liabilities

2

Gratuity plan (funded/unfunded)

Defined benefit obligation

Plan assets

Surplus/(deficit)

Experience adjustment plan liabilities

Experience adjustment plan assets

3

Post-retirement pension plan (unfunded)

Defined benefit obligation

Experience adjustment plan liabilities

4

Trust managed provident fund plan (funded)

Defined benefit obligation

Plan assets

Surplus/(deficit)

h) General descriptions of defined benefit plans:

1. Gratuity plan:

Rs.crore

As at
31-3-2009

As at

As at
31-3-2008 31-3-2007

74.40

1.13

290.67

255.06

(35.61)

8.38

13.71

151.81

(6.89)

58.74

2.66

47.09

–

244.08

213.22

212.63

160.33

(30.86)

(52.30)

16.44

(2.92)

25.84

6.59

151.35

118.56

26.87

–

1127.81

1151.80

23.99

1014.16

1014.85

0.69

933.74

947.84

14.10

The Company operates gratuity plan wherein every employee is entitled to the benefit equivalent to fifteen days salary last
drawn for each completed year of service. The same is payable on termination of service or retirement whichever is earlier.
The benefit vests after five years of continuous service. The Company's scheme is more favourable as compared to the
obligation under Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. A small part of the gratuity plan, which is not material, is unfunded and
managed within the Company.

2.

Post-retirement medical benefit plan:
The Post-retirement medical benefit plan provides for reimbursement of health care costs to certain categories of employees
post their retirement. The reimbursement is subject to an overall ceiling sanctioned based on cadre of the employee at the
time of retirement.

3. Company's pension plan:

In addition to contribution to State-Managed Pension Plan (EPS scheme), the Company operates a post retirement pension
scheme, which is discretionary in nature for certain cadres of employees. The quantum of pension depends on the cadre of
the employee at the time of retirement.

4.

Trust-managed provident fund plan:
The Company manages provident fund plan through a Provident Fund Trust for its employees which is permitted under the
Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952. The plan envisages contribution by employer and employees and
guarantees interest at the rate notified by the Provident Fund Authority. The contribution by employer and employee together
with interest are payable at the time of separation from service or retirement whichever is earlier. The benefit under this plan
vests immediately on rendering of service.

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Notes forming part of the Consolidated Accounts (contd.)

31. Miscellaneous expenses include donations aggregating to Rs.4.70 crore made during the year to political parties as follows: Akhil Bharatiya
Congress Committee: Rs.2.25 crore, Bharatiya Janata Party: Rs.2.00 crore and Shiv Sena Madhyavarti Karyalaya: Rs.0.45 crore.

32. There are no amounts due and outstanding to be credited to Investor Education & Protection Fund as at March 31, 2009.

33. Certain elements of operational income of business segments forming a part of segment results used to be hitherto categorised as a part
of 'other income' in the Profit and Loss Account. During the current year the same have been regrouped under “other operational income”
in the Profit and Loss Account to reflect the proper classification.

34.

Interest income, has been shown separately as a part of “other income” during current year.

35. Figures for the previous year have been regrouped/reclassified wherever necessary.

As per our report attached

SHARP & TANNAN
Chartered Accountants
by the hand of
F. M. KOBLA
Partner
Membership No.15882
Mumbai, May 28, 2009

A. M. NAIK
Chairman & Managing Director

Y. M. DEOSTHALEE

S. RAJGOPAL

M. M. CHITALE

N. MOHAN RAJ

BHAGYAM RAMANI

A. K. JAIN

N. HARIHARAN
Company Secretary

Directors

Mumbai, May 28, 2009

ATTENDANCE
SLIP

Registered Office:
L&T House, Ballard Estate, Mumbai - 400 001.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - AUGUST 28, 2009 AT 3.00 P.M.

NAME & ADDRESS OF THE REGISTERED SHAREHOLDER

DP. Id

Client Id/
Folio No.

No. of Shares

I certify that I am a registered shareholder/proxy for the registered shareholder of the Company.

I hereby record my presence at the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Company at Birla Matushri Sabhagar,
19, Marine Lines, Mumbai - 400 020 on Friday, August 28, 2009.

Note: Please complete this and hand it over at the entrance of the hall.

SIGNATURE

Registered Office:
L&T House, Ballard Estate, Mumbai - 400 001.

FORM OF
PROXY

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - AUGUST 28, 2009 AT 3.00 P.M.

I/We ..............................................................................................................................................................................

of ............................................ in the district of.........................................................being a member/members of

LARSEN & TOUBRO LIMITED hereby appoint .....................................................................................................

of ............................................ in the district of ................................................................................ or failing him

................................................ of .................................. in the district of ................................................................

as my/our proxy to vote for me/us on my/our behalf at the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Company to be
held on Friday, August 28, 2009 and at any adjournment thereof.

Signed this ............................. day of ................................2009.

DP. Id

Client Id/
Folio No.

No. of Shares

Affix a

15 paise

Signature  ....................................................

Revenue

Stamp

Note: This form of proxy in order to be effective should be duly completed and deposited at the Registered Office of

the Company, not less than 48 hours before the commencement of the Meeting.

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