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KITCO LTD. P.B.No.1820, M.G. Road, Ravipuram, Cochin – 682 016  August  2012 

  

 

 

FEASIBILITY REPORT

ON

IINNTTEERRMMOODDAALL CCOONNTTAAIINNEERR MMAANNUUFFAACCTTUURRIINNGG UUNNIITT

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CONTENTS

CHAPTER NO.

TITLE

PAGE NO.

I INTRODUCTION 01

II RATIONALE FOR THE PROJECT 04

III TECHNICAL ASPECTS 11

IV PROJECT PARTICULARS 15

V COST OF PROJECT & MEANS OF FINANCE 32

VI FINANCIAL VIABILITY 37

VII CONCLUSION 41

 

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Name of Project Intermodal Container Manufacturing Unit

Project Details

Certified intermodal containers are an inevitable requirement

in safe and sound cargo movement across the world. The

demand supply mismatch, closeness of Kerala to busy sea

routes and Colombo port promises huge market for

containers. Completion of Panama Canal expansion by 2014

also will result in increased cargo movement between

continents and thereby causing more demand for containers.

The proposal comprises manufacturing of 20’, 40’ and 40’ High

Cube Containers.

Location About 20 ha Govt. land is available on lease in coastal area of Kasabha Beach, Pallam, Kasargod

Proposed Capacity 50000 TEU/Year

Period of Implementation

30 months

Financials

a Investment Rs 300.00 Crores

b Annual Turnover at 100 percent

capacity Rs 841.50 Crores

B Internal Rate of Return

22.04 %

c Payback period 5 year 8 months

Benefits Employment generation. Self Sufficiency. Foreign Exchange Earnings.

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CHAPTER ‐ I 

 

INTRODUCTION 

 

Many nations in the World have more than enough of a specific resource or product but 

in  contrary no  country  in  the world has plenty of all  the natural  resources,  climate or 

geography  to  produce  all  the  goods  and  food  required  by  its  population.  Hence,  the 

international movement of goods has become  inevitable. The movement of such goods 

needs to be carried out either through land or water or air. Movement of goods through 

Sea  become  more  popular  because  of  its  convenience  and  cost  effectiveness  as 

compared to other mode of transportation.  

 

Containerization  is  the  system  of  transportation  of  cargo  in  large  units  in  intermodal 

containers for minimizing the handling effort at various transfer points from one mode to 

the other. The unitized transport system known as the containerization system has the 

following advantages: 

 

− Handling in large units and time saving 

− Security against theft, pilferage of goods 

− Containers  available  for  carrying  specific  type  of  products  like  liquids,  gas, 

refrigerated products, etc 

− Flexibility between different types of transports 

− Multiple handling of the content in the container is eliminated 

− Labour saving 

− Little cargo damage. 

 

 

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The  containerization  system  of  transport  in  the  sea  trade  comprise  of  mainly  the 

specialized container vessels and  the containers  for carrying goods. The containers are 

provided  by  the  shipping  lines  to  the  shippers,  by  ownership  or  through  lease 

arrangements. 

 

The shipping container  industry produces a  lot of  intermodal containers each and every 

year. They are used  to  transport goods all over  the world. About 180 million container 

loads  crisscross  the  oceans  each  year  in  about  5000  container  ships. International 

shipping of containerized commodities  is  indispensable for global trading firms to thrive 

in the  increasingly competitive economic environment.  Intermodal shipping  is a method 

of  transporting cargo using  multiple  modes  of  shipping  from  origin  to  destination, 

without  any  handling  of  the  freight  itself while  changing modes.  Intermodal  shipping 

utilizes  special containers or  trailers which allow goods  to be moved directly  from one 

mode of transportation to another without having to be repacked. Transportation modes 

used in the intermodal shipping method include trucks, railroad and ocean carriers. 

 

An intermodal  container (also container, freight  container,  ISO  container, shipping 

container, hi‐cube  container, box,  conex  box and sea  can)  is  a  standardized  reusable 

steel box used for the safe, efficient and secure storage and movement of materials and 

products within a global containerized intermodal freight transport system. "Intermodal" 

implies that the container can be moved from one mode of transport to another without 

unloading and reloading the contents of the container. Lengths of containers, which each 

have a unique ISO 6346 reporting mark, vary from 8‐foot (2.438 m) to 56‐foot (17.07 m) 

and  heights  from  8‐foot  (2.438 m)  to  9 feet  6 inches  (2.9 m).  There  are  approximately 

28.535 million TEU  intermodal containers  in the world of varying types to suit different 

cargoes.  Aggregate  container  capacity  is  often  expressed  in twenty‐foot  equivalent 

units (TEU / teu) which is a unit of capacity equal to one standard 20 × 8 ft (6.10 × 2.44 m) 

(length × width) container. 

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Containers  are  either made  of  steel  (the most  common  for maritime  containers)  or 

aluminum (particularly for domestic) and their structure confers flexibility and hardiness. 

The  development  of  intermodal  transportation  and  containerization  are  mutually 

inclusive,  self  strengthening  and  rely  of  a  set of driving  forces linked with  technology, 

infrastructures and management. One of  the  initial  issues was  the one concerned with 

the  different  sizes  and  dimensions  of  containers  used  by  shipping  lines, which was  a 

source of much confusion  in compiling container shipping statistics. A  lift could  involve 

different quantity since different box sizes were involved. This led to the establishment of 

the standard unit of Twenty‐foot Equivalent Units (TEU). 

 

Records state that, out of every 100 containers in the world, 97 are made in China. There 

are only a few container manufacturers in India. But the number of Indian manufacturers 

who  produce  ISO  certified  containers,  used  in  the  international  trade,  are  negligibly 

small.  Their  output  capacity  is  also  quite  insignificant.  In  India  the market  is mainly 

catered either by importing new containers from China or by revamping used containers.  

 

The demand for containers arises mainly  in the places where there  is higher number of 

containerized  cargo  exports  as  compared  to  containerized  imports.  As  Kochi  is  an 

international container  transshipment port, where  the export of containerized cargo  is 

higher  than  number  of  container  imports  and  the  growing  demand  for  container  in 

movement of goods will support the establishment of container manufacturing unit(s) in 

Kerala. It is in this background, the Directorate of Ports, Kerala, which administrates the 

Non‐major  ports  under  of  Government  of  Kerala,  came  forward  with  the  idea  of 

establishing a Container Manufacturing Unit  in Kerala.  If begun, being the only certified 

container manufacturer  in  India,  it can dominate  the market and help  in earning huge 

revenue and saving of foreign exchange.  

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CHAPTER ‐ II 

 

RATIONALE FOR THE PROJECT  

 

2.1 PRESENT STATUS OF DEMAND SUPPLY MISMATCH 

 

There has been an unexpected surge in the global demand for shipping containers since 

2011 that has caught global investors and the shipping industry completely off‐guard. As 

a  result  of  this  growth,  the  industry  is  experiencing  the  biggest  shortage  and  rise  in 

demand,  from  the  maritime  sector;  and  it  has  created  an  incredible  investment 

opportunity; for retirement and high yield investors. 

 

Carriers are warning that a shortage of container equipment could develop in the coming 

months  as  container manufacturing  fails  to  keep up with growing  vessel  slot  capacity. 

Based  on  Alphaliner  estimates,  the  box‐inventory‐to‐vessel  capacity  ratio will  drop  to 

1.99 by the end of this year from 2.03  in 2010. This  is the  lowest ratio on record. It  lies 

way  below  the  2.99  boxes  per  slot  of  2000.  The World  Shipping  Council  (WSC)  has 

warned that reduced container production levels in 2009 and 2010 will affect the supply 

of  boxes. WSC  added  that  when  demand  for  boxes  rises,  so  does  the  price.  It  said 

shippers and carriers would need to employ better planning and forecasting to manage 

their way  through  the shortage. The WSC noted  that  though around 3.5 million TEU  in 

new containers are delivered  in 2011,  this  is  still 1.8 million TEU  fewer  than what was 

required by the worldwide container shipping lines in 2011. 

 

Since the crash of international financial markets in 2009, more and more shipping lines 

have  come  to  rely  upon  leasing  companies,  for  the  containers  needed  to  fulfill  their 

contractual obligations.  In  fact,  the most  recent  figures  suggest  that  container  lessors 

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occupy  a  substantial  portion  of  the  total  market  coming  under  container  industry. 

Shipping  companies  understand  that  a  container  on  lease  is  often  costlier  than 

ownership, however  this approach offers  them more  flexibility,  reduces  their overhead 

and it has proven to be more cost effective; in the long run. Furthermore, the container 

shortage  has  created  an  opportunity  for  shipping  operators  to  establish  long‐term 

relationships with  container  investing  and  leasing  companies. Reports,  shows  that  the 

worldwide container fleet, operating on lease, grew in both 2010 (8.8%) and 2011 (9%), 

and  is  expected  to  continue  to  grow  through  2015;  at  an  expected  rate  of  7‐8%  per 

annum. Shipping containers are  currently  in high demand. With  the  completion of  the 

expansion of  the Panama Canal by 2014 and due  to  the ever‐growing world economy, 

there will be steady growth in demand. 

 

A container manufacturing unit in Kerala may be a drop in the bucket when compared to 

the  Chinese  container manufacturing  giants.  But  it  is  still  possible  for  the  product  to 

capture market  taking  into  account  the  exports  business  in  India.  Present  container 

lessors/shipping  lines  are making  use  of  containers manufactured mainly  from  China. 

Even  the  Indian  shipping  lines  depends  on  Chinese  containers  because  the  Indian 

manufacturers  do  not  have  adequate  capacity  to meet  the  requirement.  Further,  the 

container  through  put  statistics  in  Cochin  Port  shows  that  the  export  of  containers  is 

higher than import.  

 

International  Container  Transshipment  Terminal  (ICTT)  at  Vallarpadam,  being  the  first 

transshipment  terminal  in  India,  plays  a  key  role  in  bringing  about  a  change  for  the 

benefit of trade and commerce  in the country. Only the 1st phase of the terminal have 

completed and started functioning.   

 

The present capacity of the terminal is as shown in Table 2.1 given as follows. 

 

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Table 2.1:‐ Terminal Specifications – Phase 1A 

Quay Length  600 meters 

Terminal Size  40 Hectares 

Depth Alongside  16 meters (MSL) 

Max Draft  14.5 meters

Max LOA  350 meters 

Capacity  1 Million TEU’s 

Container Yard  2500 TEU Ground Slots 

Rail  Tracks  2 

Reefer Points  450 Points (415 V,3 phase AC)  

 

As per its records, this competed first phase of the terminal dealt with an import 15205 

TEU and exports of about 15724 TEU per month which clearly shows that, there occurred 

a  demand  of  more  than  500  TEU  in  a  single  month  as  an  import‐export  quantity 

mismatch alone. At the final stage of this Terminal the expected Terminal capacity  is as 

given below in Table 2.2. 

Table 2.2:‐ Terminal Specifications – Final 

Quay Length  1800 meters 

Terminal Size  115 Hectares 

Depth Alongside  16 meters (MSL) 

Max Draft  14.5 meters

Max LOA  350 meters

Capacity  4 Million TEU’s 

Container Yard  15000 TEU Ground Slots 

Rail  Tracks  2 

Reefer Points  450 Points (415 V,3 phase AC) 

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This  shows  that  the handling capacity of  the Terminal will become  four  times  that  the 

phase 1A have. This means that the demand for containers also will  increase, causing a 

higher demand per month  in  the  ICCT  alone. Under  such demands, usual  suppliers of 

containers are either from China or rarely from North India.  

 

These market situations can be exploited by establishing a container manufacturing unit, 

here in south India. 

 

2.2 MARKET FOR INTERMODAL CONTAINERS 

 

Containers are inevitable in transportation  industry, because of which its manufacturing 

unit possesses  its own market  influence. Containers are either bought by  the  shipping 

lines or  taken on  lease  for satisfying  the goods  transportation needs. So, manufacturer 

can either sell their containers to the shipping lines or to leasing companies. 

 

New  containers have a market price of about Rs.2  to Rs.4  lakhs per  container  in  India 

whereas its market price at China ranges from about Rs. 1.5 to 2 lakhs. In India suppliers 

sell used containers at rates that are almost equivalent to the rate of the new ones in the 

country where it is manufactured. This alone shows a clear picture of how much profit a 

local  manufacturer  can  make  and  how  easily  the  market  can  be  captured,  as  local 

production  can  offer  better  service  as  well  as  competitive  prices  than  imported 

containers. 

 

Cochin,  an  all  weather  natural  harbor  is  located  strategically  close  to  the  busiest 

international sea routes. 

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Image 2.1: Sea Routes 

The major sea routes indicated above are: 

 

1) Gulf to Singapore and Far East (Distance from Cochin Port ‐11 Nautical Miles) 

2) Suez to Singapore / Far East (Distance from  Cochin Port ‐74 Nautical Miles) 

 

Amongst  all major  Indian  ports,  Cochin  is  the  closest  to  the  International  East West 

Shipping  routes.   This  geo‐strategic location  of  Cochin  gives  it  a  distinct  advantage  in 

keeping  it a  favorite  location  for container shipping  lines. Presence of a manufacturing 

unit  in  Kerala  therefore  will  be  an  added  advantage  for  existing  as  well  as  growing 

shipping lines to do more business, as it cause less effort or delay in getting new certified 

containers in the closest location. 

 

In addition to the adding of containers to the shipping line fleet, replacement of existing 

containers also happens each year. This is as indicated in Table 2.3 given as follows. 

 

 

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Table 2.3:‐ Growth & Replacement of Global Container TEU Fleet for 2005‐2011 & 

Projected 2012‐2015 

Year 

Fleet Addition

(TEU) 

Fleet 

Replaced 

(TEU) 

Total 

Output 

(TEU) 

End Year Fleet 

Size(TEU) 

2005  1450000 1150000 2600000 21415000 

2006  1920000  1180000  3100000  23335000 

2007  2900000  1350000  4250000  26235000 

2008  1900000 1350000 3250000 28135000 

2009  ‐1050000  1500000  450000  27085000 

2010  550000  1450000  2000000  27635000 

2011  1850000 1550000 3400000 29485000 

Projected Profile 

2012  2700000  1600000  4300000  32185000 

2013  2750000 1650000 4400000 34935000 

2014  2700000  1800000  4500000  37635000 

2015  3000000  2000000  5000000  40635000 

 

By  2012  end  there  arises  a  demand  of  about  1600000  TEU worth  new  containers,  to 

replace  in  the old  fleet. The net  requirement of  containers  in 2012  is projected  to be 

4300,000 TEU. This also indicates the huge demand of containers in the world market. 

 

Leasing of containers also is a highly promising area that can ensure good returns. Most 

of the shipping lines finds it non viable to invest money on buying containers, if they are 

having  less  share  in  the world  trade.  Such  companies will always  look  towards  leasing 

containers  to meet  their needs  rather  than  investing money  in buying  containers. The 

average life span of a container is 10 to 15 years depending on its level of usage and the 

conditions  it  has  been  exposed  to. A well maintained  container not  exposed  to  harsh 

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conditions can even have a lifespan up to 20 years. Thus leasing can ensure fixed income 

for  a  greater  period  of  time.  By  leasing  the  containers  the  manufacturing  cost  of 

containers  can  be  reimbursed  within  a  few  years.  Leasing  of  containers  provides  an 

added advantage  that proper  tracking of each and every container  is possible. When a 

company buys a container it will have to shop around for an agreement with a container 

manager, to avoid the day‐to‐day managing and maintenance by themselves. Therefore, 

more  companies  can  be  attracted  towards  leasing  of  containers,  as  it  reduces  the 

tracking headache of the customer companies. 

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CHAPTER – III 

 

TECHNICAL ASPECTS 

3.1. TYPE OF CONTAINERS 

 

The different types of containers are as given in Table3.1: 

 

Table 3.1:‐ Types of Containers 

 

VENTILATED CONTAINER 20' 

Ideal for cargo requiring ventilation 

 

BULK CONTAINER 20' 

For bulk cargoes 

 

TANK CONTAINER 20' 

For transportation of liquid chemicals and food stuffs 

 

DRY FREIGHT CONTAINER 20' and 40' 

General purpose container 

 

HIGH CUBE CONTAINER 40' and 45' 

9'6" High ‐ For over height and voluminous cargo 

 

OPEN TOP CONTAINER 20' and 40' 

Removable tarpaulin for top loading of over height cargo 

 

FLAT RACK 20' and 40' 

For over width and heavy cargo 

 

PLATFORM 20' and 40' 

For extra length and heavy cargo

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INSULATED CONTAINER 20' and 40' 

For additional insulation of sensitive cargo 

 

REEFER CONTAINER 20' and 40' 

For cooling, freezing or heating of foods or chemicals 

 

HIGH CUBE REEFER CONTAINER40' and 45' 

9'6" High ‐ For over height and voluminous cargo requiring cooling or freezing 

 

3.2. ISO STANDARD FOR CONTAINERS 

 

In  the early years of  the shipping  container industry many different  sizes of  containers 

were  in use. Because of the difference  in sizes and design, the containers could not be 

easily stacked or transferred  from one mode of transport to another.  In  the  late 1960s 

and  finally  in  1970,  significant  strides  were  made  to  define  standard  terminology, 

dimensions,  corner  fittings,  markings  and  ratings.  With  the  ISO  Standardization  the 

freight delivery over  long distances, even between continents, has now become easier 

than ever. 

 

The ISO 6346 standard establishes a visual identification system for every container that 

includes a unique serial number, the owner, a country code, a size, type and equipment 

category as well as any operational marks. 

 

Each  code  comprises  4  capital  letters  (3  for  the  ‘owner  code‘  and  1  as  a  ‘category 

identifier‘  assigned  by  the  owner)  and  7  digits  (6  assigned  by  the  owner  and  a  single 

check  digit).   It  is  this  unique  11  digit  shipping  container  number  which  is  required 

for tracking.  

 

 

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There are 3 possible category identifiers: 

 

• U – all freight containers 

• J – detachable freight container‐related equipment 

• Z – trailers and chassis 

 

The  standard  is managed  by  the International  Container  Bureau (BIC).   Hence  the  ISO 

6346 standard is also known as a BIC code. 

 

Freight  can  be  moved  between  roads/rail  and  ships  without  being  opened  and  this 

system mean lower transport costs and greater possibilities for international trade.  

 

All major shipping companies such as Maersk, OOCL, MSC, CMA CGM and CSAV provide 

comprehensive international container tracking for customers. 

 

3.3. MATERIAL FOR CONTAINERS 

 

Containers  are  generally  made  using  corrugated  weathering  steel. Weathering  steel, 

optimized through their alloying elements (copper, chromium, nickel and phosphorus), is 

best‐known  under  the  trademark COR‐TEN steel  and  sometimes  written  without  the 

hyphen as  "Corten  steel".  It  is a high  strength,  low alloy  steel  that protects  itself  from 

corrosion by forming a protective oxide patina eliminating the need for painting or other 

protective coatings. The corrosion  rate of steel  is so  low  that  the containers  fabricated 

from the weathering steel can achieve long life spans with minimal maintenance. 

 

Weathering  steel  is  produced  under  license  from  the United  States  Steel  Corporation 

with the registered trade mark Cor‐Ten. 

 

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3.4. FACILITIES 

 

The proposal is to develop state of the art facilities for Container manufacturing with an 

annual capacity of 50,000 TEU. The unit will be capable of manufacturing steel containers 

conforming to ISO standards and of size 20 and 40 feet (standard containers) as well as 

40 feet High Cube containers. 

 

 

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CHAPTER – IV 

 

PROJECT PARTICULARS 

4.1 MANUFACTURING PROCESS 

 

4.1.1. UNROLLING & CUTTING 

 

Image 4.1:‐Unrolling of Rolls of Steel Sheets 

 

Weathering Steel is available in the form of rolled sheets. This sheet is unrolled first and 

cut into desired lengths using an Unrolling Machine together with Hydraulic Swing Beam 

Shearing Mechanism.  

 

4.1.2. SURFACE TREATMENT 

 

Image 4.2:‐ Sandblasting & Priming 

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Steel  sheets  are  then  subjected  to  sandblasting  and  priming.  By  sandblasting,  the 

impurities  present  in  the  steel  sheet  are  removed  by  using  a  jet  of  sand  driven  by 

compressed air or steam. Then this sheet is coated with a layer of paint so as to keep it 

protected from getting exposed to impurities later. 

 

4.1.3. CORRUGATION 

 

Image 4.3:‐ Corrugation of Sheets 

 

Sheets are then corrugated to the shape required to form the side walls of the container. 

This is done by using a special purpose Metal Sheet Forming Machine, set up with rollers 

as dies that corrugates the sheets to the desired shape. Corrugating adds strength to the 

sheets.  These  sheets  are  then  accurately  cut  into  desired width  before  proceeding  to 

assembly processes by Shear Cutting Machines. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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4.1.4. FABRICATION OF ROOF PANELS 

 

Image 4.4:‐ Roof Panels 

 

Roof Panels are formed by passing the sandblasted, primed steel sheets through a 

Hydraulic Press, using dies of required shape. 

 

4.1.5. FABRICATION OF FLOOR BRACES 

 

Image 4.5:‐ Floor Braces 

 

In this step, the floor braces required are manufactured by using a Sheet Metal Bending 

Machine so as to make it as a C‐section. Arrangement of these braces evenly in the floor 

gives the container the strength to hold heavy loads. 

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4.1.6. DIFFERENT STAGES OF WELDING 

 

 

Image 4.6:‐ Welding Wall Panels 

 

This  stage  involves  the  fabrication  of  the  wall  panels  by  welding  the  metal  sheets 

sidewise by TIG welding.  In this process sheets are welded together  forming a 20 or 40 

feet length as per the type of container required to manufacture. 

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Image 4.7:‐ Welding Square Tubing to the top of the wall 

 

This  step  involves  the  use  of  different  special  purpose  welding  as  well  as  material 

handling machines.  At  first metal  sheets  are  to  be  held  in  90  degree  using  a  special 

purpose machine before performing the welding. Then a welder  in a seat which has  its 

movement synchronized with the welding speed does the welding operation. 

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Image 4.8:‐ Floor Frame Assembly 

 

In  this  step,  floor  braces  are  welded  together  so  as  to  form  the  floor  frame  of  the 

container. This also  involves the use of various special purpose machines to handle the 

frame to facilitate accurate welding. 

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4.1.7. DOOR FRAME ASSEMBLY 

 

Image 4.9:‐ Door Frame Assembly 

 

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Doors  are made  out  of  the  corrugated  steel  sheets  and  are welded with  supporting 

frames on all sides. Then these doors are assembled with the Door frame with the help of 

several special purpose machines. 

 

4.1.8. INSTALLATION OF DOORS & WALLS ONTO FLOOR FRAME 

 

Image 4.10:‐ Installation of Doors and Walls onto floor frame 

 

In  this  step, door  frames and Walls are assembled on  the  floor  frame and are welded 

together.  In  this  stage  also  special  purpose  welding  arrangements  like,  moving  seat 

synchronized with  the welding  speed are made use of  to ensure efficient and uniform 

welding. 

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4.1.9. INSTALLATION OF ROOF 

 

Image 4.11:‐ Installation of Roof panel 

 

In this stage, roof panel is brought to the top using material handling cranes and is spot 

welded to the square block on wall tops  initially. Then the roof  is held tight against the 

entire square block using another special purpose machine and is completely welded. 

 

4.1.10. PRIMING 

 

Image 4.12:‐ Priming 

 

The container manufactured is then subjected to priming by giving it a coating as a base 

before  performing  the  painting.  This  process  includes  both  manual  and  mechanical 

works. Inner parts are primed by a human labour, while the outside by a machine. 

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4.1.11. PAINTING 

 

Image 4.13:‐ Painting 

In this process, the container is painted with colour to provide the look.  

 

4.1.12. INSTALLING FLOOR PANELS & DOOR HARDWARE 

 

Image 4.14(b):‐ Floor Panel& Door Hardware Installing 

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Floor panels are installed on the container in this step. The floor is usually made of steel 

itself. The door hardware like locks and attachments are also installed during this step. 

 

4.1.13. WATER PROOFING & CORROSION RESISTANCE 

 

Image 4.15:‐ Waterproofing & Corrosion Resistance 

 

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In this step, the entire container is made leak proof. This process includes covering of the 

leak prone areas with a particular resin coating and with rubber belts. Waterproofing is 

also done at the bottom of the box. 

 

4.1.14. WATERPROOF TESTING& FINAL INSPECTION 

 

 Image 4.16:‐ Waterproof Testing & Final Inspection 

 

In this step, the manufactured container is made to pass through a test chamber in which 

water is pumped onto the container from various directions at high force. This container 

is then inspected by a team of experts to ensure that the container is waterproof and is 

standard. 

 

 

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4.1.15. MATERIAL HANDLING SYSTEMS INVOLVED 

 

Image 4.17:‐ Various material handling cranes used in different stages of manufacturing 

 

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Image 4.18:‐ Roller Table to move floor frames 

 

Image 4.19:‐ Chain Conveyor to move containers after assembly 

 

In  the entire manufacturing unit different  types of material handling devices are made 

use  of  to  ensure  proper  handling  of  each  and  every  part without  any  delay  time  in 

production. The entire processes performed within the plant is so well synchronized so as 

to keep the delay time minimum and increase the efficiency as well as productivity of the 

plant. 

 

 

 

 

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4.2      LAND  

 

It  is  estimated  that  about  56,000‐square meter  of  land  is  required  for  setting  up  the 

factory and warehouse; and about 66,000‐square meter area  for  the container storage 

yard. The total area of the entire plant would be about 130,000‐square meter or around 

13 ha.  

 

4.3  PLANT AND MACHINERY 

 

The plant and machinery involved is classified into five main sectors:‐ 

 

1. De‐coiling  area  where  the  steel  coils  were  unrolled,  sand‐blasted,  cut  and 

corrugated. 

2. Parts production area where the components for the shipping containers are cut 

and formed. 

3. Box line area, where the components are welded together  

4. Surface finishing line area, where the container boxes are painted. 

5. Finishing  line area where the  flooring  is  installed  in the container boxes and the 

container boxes are cleaned, water proofed, inspected and finished off. 

 

Other machinery consists of material handling equipments  like conveyors, EOT Cranes, 

etc.  The machinery  also  includes  a Diesel Generator  and  its  accessories  as  emergency 

power supply. 

 

4.4  ANNUAL SALES REVENUES 

 

The production of  containers  from  the unit at 100 percent  capacity  is 50,000 TEU per 

annum with 40 percent each of 20 feet containers and 40 feet standard containers and 

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20  percent  of  40  feet  high  cube  containers.  Containers  with  ISO  certification  are 

presently selling at a rate of around Rs.2.60 lakhs for 20 feet standard containers, Rs.3.80 

lakhs  for 40  feet  standard containers and Rs.4  lakhs  for 40  feet High Cube Containers. 

However, considering the highly competitive market, especially from Chinese companies, 

a  25 percent discount  in  selling  price has been  considered  for  the  project. Hence  the 

annual  sales  turnover  at  100  percent  capacity  utilization  is  estimated  to  be  Rs.841.50 

Crores. The computation of annual sales turnover is given as Annexure No. I. 

 

4.5 RAW MATERIAL AND CONSUMABLES 

 

The raw materials required for the unit is Weathering Steel (Corten Steel) which has to be 

imported. Generally  about  2.4 MT  is  required  for manufacturing  a  20  feet  container; 

3.9MT  for a 40  feet  container; 4 MT  for 40  feet High Cube Container. The quantity of 

steel  required  for production  for  single day works out  to 382MT  (including 5%  loss)  to 

produce  about  170  TEU  equivalent  containers. Weathering  Steel  (Corten  Steel)  costs 

around  Rs.50,000/MT.  The  computation  of  cost  of  raw materials  and  consumables  is 

given as Annexure No. II. 

   

4.7  UTILITIES 

 

The  connected  load  requirement  of  the  manufacturing  line  and  other  facilities  is 

estimated  to be 800 KVA. The annual power charges works out  to Rs.1.60 Crores. The 

cost  of  diesel works  out  to  be  Rs.0.16  Crores  per  annum.  The  annual  cost  of water 

required for the project is Rs.0.38 Crores. The detailed computation of utilities is given as 

Annexure No. III. 

 

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4.8  MANPOWER REQUIREMENT AND EMOLUMENTS   

 

The manpower requirement of the centre is about 850 including 600 skilled workers. The 

total cost of salaries and wages works out to Rs.36.52 Crores per annum. 

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CHAPTER ‐ V 

 

COST OF PROJECT & MEANS OF FINANCE 

 

5.1  COST OF PROJECT 

 

The cost of project is estimated at Rs.300 Crores as detailed in Table No.4.1. 

 

Table No.4.1: Cost of Project 

Sl. No.  Particulars Amount  

(Rs. Crores)

1.  Land   On lease 

2.  Building & Civil Works  92.00 

3.  Machinery & Equipment  100.00 

4.  Electrification & Water Supply Works  10.00 

5.  Miscellaneous Fixed Assets  8.00 

6.  Contingency  10.50 

7.  Preliminary/Pre‐operative expenses  41.00 

8.  Margin money for working capital  38.50 

       Total  300.00 

 

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5.1.1. Land (On lease) 

 

The  unit  requires  a  130,000‐square meter  of  land  (13  ha)  for  setting  up  the  factory, 

buildings, warehouse  and  storage  yard.  About  20  ha  government  land  is  available  on 

lease  in coastal area at Kasabha beach, Pallam, Kasaragod. On  the western side of  the 

land  is Arabian Sea and  the eastern side  is Chandragiri River. The  fishing harbor  is also 

near  to  it.  The  Kasaragod  Railway  station  and  N.H.17  are  within  1.5  km  from  the 

proposed land. 

 

The nearest city and major Port is Mangalapuram which is about 50km from Kasaragod. 

The  raw  material  like  weathering  steel  which  is  not  manufactured  in  India  can  be 

imported through Mangalapuram Port and brought to Kasaragod by road or rail. 

 

5.1.2. Building & Civil Works 

 

For  the  factory  and  warehouse  building  about  56,000‐square meter  built  up  area  is 

required.  The  cost of  these  buildings  including  foundation,  flooring,  etc  at  the  rate  of 

Rs.15,000 per square meter works out to Rs.84 Crores. For land development works like 

clearing,  internal  road  formation,  landscaping, etc  a provision of Rs.8 Crores has been 

considered in the project cost. The total cost for buildings and civil works is estimated at 

Rs.92 Crores. 

 

5.1.3. Machinery and Equipment 

 

The  machinery  and  equipment  include  Unrolling  machines,  Hydraulic  Swing  Beam 

Shearing  Machines,  Metal  Sheet  forming  machines,  Hydraulic  presses,  Sheet  metal 

bending machines, Welding Machines, Paint  shop, Testing Facilities, etc. The  total cost 

envisaged under this head is projected at Rs.100 Crores. 

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5.1.4. Electrification & Water Supply Works 

 

The electrification works  include  transformer, Panels,  internal & external electrification 

works, cabling, earthing, etc. A water supply system also has  to be set up  to meet  the 

requirements  for manufacturing  intermodal containers and also  for domestic purposes. 

The  total cost of electrification and water supply works  is estimated  to be about Rs.10 

Crores. 

 

5.1.5. Miscellaneous Fixed Assets 

 

The  miscellaneous  fixed  assets  which  include  fire  detection  and  fighting  system,  air 

conditioners, vehicle, forklifts, office equipments, furniture, computer, etc are expected 

to cost Rs.8 Crores. 

 

5.1.6. Contingency 

 

In order to meet any unforeseen escalation in the cost of any of non firm fixed assets, a 

contingency provision at rate of 5 percent of cost of fixed assets, amounting to Rs.10.50 

Crores is included in the project cost. 

 

5.1.7. Preliminary/Pre‐operative Expenses 

 

The  Preliminary  and  Pre‐operative  expenses  include  cost  for  preparation  of  detailed 

project reports, Statutory fees, Electricity deposit and connection charges, salary during 

construction period, office expenses,  travelling expenses,  consultancy  charges,  interest 

during construction period, etc.  

 

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In view of competitive environment and to achieve the projected orders for  intermodal 

containers, a marketing/publicity budget of Rs. 7 Crores has been provided under  this 

head. 

 

The Preliminary and Pre‐operative expenses work out to Rs. 41 Crores. 

5.1.8. Margin Money for Working Capital 

The  computation of working  capital  requirement  is given  in Annexure No.  IV. Working 

capital loan from financial institutions is envisaged for meeting a portion of the working 

capital requirements. The Margin money for working capital requirement for the second 

year of operation, i.e. Rs.38.50 Crores is considered in the project cost. 

 

5.2 Means of Finance 

 

The cost of the project of Rs.300 Crores is proposed to be financed as given below. 

 

Table No.4.2: Means of Finance 

Sl No. 

Mode of Financing Amount  

(Rs. Crores) 

1  Promoter’s contribution as equity  100.00 

2  Term Loan from Financial Institutions  200.00 

  TOTAL   300.00 

 

 

 

 

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5.2.1 Promoter’s Contribution 

 

The promoter of the project is expected to bring one third of the project cost i.e. Rs. 100 

Crores as equity. 

 

5.2.2 Term Loan 

 

For meeting the balance fund requirements, a term  loan of Rs.200 Crores at an  interest 

rate of 14 percent will be availed from the financial  institutions. The entire  loan will be 

repaid in a period of 10 years after a one year moratorium for principal repayment. The 

schedule for repayment of term loan is given as Annexure No. V. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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CHAPTER ‐ VI 

 

FINANCIAL VIABILITY 

 

6.1. COST OF PRODUCTION AND PROFITABILITY 

 

A  projected  profitability  statement  for  the  first  10  years  after  the  commencement  of 

production  is attached as Annexure No. VI. The statement has been worked out on the 

basis of the following assumptions. 

 

1. The unit is expected to work for 300 days on a two‐shift basis. 

 

2. The capacity utilization for the unit is 50 percent during the first year, 60 percent 

during the second year and 70 percent from the third year onwards. 

 

3. The selling prices and  the cost of various  inputs are based on prevailing market 

rates.  

 4. Possible  fluctuations  in  the  selling  price  of  products  are  not  taken  into 

consideration.  It  is  expected  that  any  increase  in  the  cost  of  raw  materials, 

consumables and packing materials will be offset by corresponding increase in the 

sales revenue.  

 5. Raw materials is consumed at the rate of 382 MT per day (including 5% loss) and 

the  cost  of  raw  materials  has  been  taken  as  Rs.50000/MT  and  that  of 

consumables is worked out as 2 percent of raw material cost. 

 

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6. The  total  number  of  employees  has  been  considered  as  850. Among  these  10 

percent are managerial staff with an average monthly salary of Rs.70000 and the 

remaining  comes  under  worker  category  with  an  average  monthly  salary  of 

Rs.32000. Wages  and  salaries have been  increased by 5 percent per  annum  to 

provide for annual increment.   

 

7. Repairs, maintenance and insurance are taken as 2 percent for first 5 years of the 

cost of building and plant & machinery and as 3 percent of the same  from sixth 

year onwards. 

 

8. In order to meet any unforeseen escalation in any of the direct  expenses  other 

than  raw materials and  consumables, a  contingency provision at  the  rate of 10 

percent is included in the cost. 

 

9. Depreciation is charged in the profitability statement under straight line method.  

But  for  the purpose of computation of  income  tax, adequate adjustments have 

been made in the computation so that depreciation is charged under the written 

down value method. (Annexure No. VII). 

 

10. Administrative overhead is worked out at 1 percent of the sales revenue. 

 

11. Selling overhead is worked out at 2 percent of sales revenue. 

 

12. Interest on working capital loan is worked out at 16 percent. 

 

13. The  rate of  Income Tax  is  taken as 32.45 percent  including  surcharge and  cess. 

(Annexure No. VIII). 

 

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On the basis of the above assumptions, the gross  income of the unit will  increase from 

Rs.420.75 Crores in the first year to Rs.504.90 Crores in the second year and to Rs.589.05 

Crores  from  the  third  year onwards. The operations will generate  a profit  after  tax of          

Rs.18.95 Crores, Rs.34.98 Crores and Rs.45.73 Crores during  the  first, second and  third 

year of operation respectively. 

 

6.2. BREAK‐EVEN ANALYSIS 

 

The  unit  will  break‐even  at  42.55  percent  of  the  installed  capacity.  Further,  it  will 

generate  cash  surplus  at  any  level  above  35.94  percent  of  the  installed  capacity.  The 

detailed computation is attached in Annexure No. IX. 

 

6.3. CASH FLOW STATEMENT 

 

Cash  flow  statement  for  a  period  of  10  years  on  the  basis  of  the  above  profitability 

statement  is  furnished as Annexure No. X. The cash balance at the end of 10th year  for 

the project is Rs.346.32 Crores. 

 

6.4. BALANCE SHEET 

 

Balance Sheet for 10 years is attached as Annexure No. XI. 

 

6.5. PAY BACK PERIOD 

 

The Payback Period (non‐discounted) for the project is 5 years and 8 months. (Annexure 

No. XII). 

 

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6.6. DEBT SERVICE COVERAGE RATIO 

 

The average Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) for the project  is 2, which  is good. The 

average  Interest  Coverage  Ratio  (ICR)  is  6.33.  Computation  of DSCR &  ICR  is  given  as 

Annexure No. XIII. 

 

6.7. INTERNAL RATE OF RETURN 

 

The Internal Rate of Return (IRR) for the project is computed to be 22.04 percent which is 

good. Detailed computation is given in Annexure No. XIV. 

 

Note: The above financials have been worked out without considering lease rent on the 

land  and  hence  is  subjected  to  variation  depending  upon  the  extent  of  lease  rent 

required to be paid by the promoter to the land owner.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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CHAPTER ‐ VII 

 

CONCLUSION 

 

As the world economy begins to bounce back, the subsequent rise  in global production 

has  created  a  sharp  increase  in  the  demand  for  shipping  containers,  especially  in  the 

maritime sector. As the current demand is exceeding the available supply, it has created 

a favorable investment opportunity; for both experienced and novice investors. 

 

For an intermodal container manufacturing unit, there needs to be sufficient production 

capacity and the containers produced also should conform to International standards, so 

as  to  get  it  registered  among  the  international  container  fleet.  Hence  small  scale 

manufacturers  will  not  be  able  to  show  their  presence  in  this  field.  Absence  of 

manufacturers of weathering steel in India is also a hindrance. But, if the demand is high 

enough,  Indian steel companies  like SAIL will be able to produce and supply weathering 

steel economically. 

 

With the prevailing demand supply gap in the industry, the manufacturing facility should 

comprise  of  sophisticated  systems  with  automation  coupled  with  zero motion‐waste 

policy producing 50,000 TEU equivalent containers per annum. 

 

The preliminary study has revealed the potential of the venture and the established  its 

technical  viability.  The  total  project  cost  is  estimated  at  Rs.300  Crores  out  of  which             

Rs. 100 Crores will be brought  in as equity by the promoter and balance Rs.200 Crores 

will  be  raised  by  the way  of  term  loan  from  financial  institutions. With  this  financing 

model, the project has an  Internal Return Rate of 22.04 percent and will break even at 

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42.55  percent  of  installed  capacity.  The  average  Debt  Service  Coverage  Ratio  for  the 

project is 2 while the non‐discounted Pay Back Period is 5 years, 8 months. 

 

The  project will  provide  direct  employment  to  around  850  people.  Apart  from  these, 

there will be additional employment  in  the ancillary  industries being set up  to cater  to 

the requirements of the manufacturing unit. 

 

The project is technically feasible and financially viable 

 

 

 

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ANNEXURES

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Annexure No-I

Sl. No.

Type No of containers produced per annum (Nos)

Rate/Container (Rs. Lakhs)

Annual Income

(R C )

Raw Materials

1 20' Container (Standard) - 1 TEU 20400 2.60 530.402 40' Container (Standard) - 2 TEU 10200 3.80 387.603 40' Container (High Cube) - 2 TEU 5100 4.00 204.00

Total 35700 1122.00

Total with 25% discount on Selling Price 841.50

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Computation of Annual Revenues

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Annexure No-II

Sl. No. Type

produced per annum

(Nos)

Material Required per

container (MT)

Material Required per annum (MT)

Rate/MT (Rs)

Annual Cost(Rs.

Crores)

Raw Materials

1 20' Container (Standard) - 1 TEU 20400 2.4 48960 50000 244.802 40' Container (Standard) - 2 TEU 10200 3.9 39780 50000 198.903 40' Container (High Cube) - 2 TE 5100 4.0 20400 50000 102.00

Total 35700 109140 545.70

Total cost of raw materials with 5% wastage 572.99

Total cost of consumables (2% of raw material cost) 11.46

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Requirement of Raw Materials and Consumables

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Annexure No-III

Sl No. Particulars

A PowerConnected Load (kW) 720Maximum Demand (kVA) 640Monthly Fixed Charge per kVA (Rs.) 300Fixed Charges per annum (Rs.Crores) 0.23

Variable Charge per unit including surcharge(Rs.) 4.10Capacity Utilisation 100%Projected Power Consumption per year 3348000Variable Charges per year (Rs.Crores) 1.37

Annual Power Charges (Rs. Crores) 1.60

B DieselOperation of DG set per day (hours) 0.50Fuel consumption per hour 230.00

Annual Diesel Charges (Rs.Crores) 0.16

C Water

Water requirement per day (kL) 500Water requirement per annum (kL) 150000Annual water charges @ Rs.25 per kL 0.38

Annual cost of utilities in Rs. Crores (A+B+C) 2.13

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Computation of Cost of Utilities

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Annexure No-IV

(Rs. Crores)Requir- Bank I year II Year III Year

Particulars ement Finance (Months) (%) Working Bank Margin Working Bank Margin Working Bank Margin

Capital Finance Money Capital Finance Money Capital Finance Money

Raw materials 1.00 60 23.87 14.32 9.55 28.65 17.19 11.46 33.42 20.05 13.37

Other materials 2.00 60 0.96 0.58 0.38 1.15 0.69 0.46 1.34 0.80 0.54

Work-in-progress 0.10 60 2.76 1.66 1.10 3.27 1.96 1.31 3.77 2.26 1.51

Finished goods 0.50 60 14.29 8.57 5.72 16.85 10.11 6.74 19.41 11.65 7.76

Receivables 1.00 60 34.89 20.93 13.96 41.86 25.12 16.74 48.84 29.30 19.54

Working expenses 1.00 60 4.22 2.53 1.69 4.47 2.68 1.79 4.73 2.84 1.89

Total 80.99 48.59 32.40 96.25 57.75 38.50 111.51 66.90 44.61

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Computation of Working Capital and Margin Money Requirements

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Annexure No-V

(Rs. Crores)

Opening Amount Closing Interest TotalYear Balance Repaid Balance 14.00 % Repayment

I 200.00 0.00 200.00 28.00 28.00

II 200.00 22.22 177.78 28.00 50.22

III 177.78 22.22 155.56 24.89 47.11

IV 155.56 22.22 133.34 21.78 44.00

V 133.34 22.22 111.12 18.67 40.89

VI 111.12 22.22 88.90 15.56 37.78

VII 88.90 22.22 66.68 12.45 34.67

VIII 66.68 22.22 44.46 9.34 31.56

IX 44.46 22.22 22.24 6.22 28.44

X 22.24 22.24 0.00 3.11 25.35

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Repayment Schedule of Term Loan

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(Rs. Crores)

YearParticulars I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X

No. of working days 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300

No. of shifts 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

Capacity utilisation 50 60 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70

A. INCOME Sales (A) 420.75 504.90 589.05 589.05 589.05 589.05 589.05 589.05 589.05 589.05

B. OPERATING COST Raw materials 286.49 343.79 401.09 401.09 401.09 401.09 401.09 401.09 401.09 401.09

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Projected Profitability Statement

Consumables 5.73 6.88 8.02 8.02 8.02 8.02 8.02 8.02 8.02 8.02

Utilities 1.18 1.37 1.56 1.56 1.56 1.56 1.56 1.56 1.56 1.56

Rent (not considered) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Employee remuneration including 29.38 30.84 32.31 33.78 35.25 36.72 38.19 39.66 41.13 42.60benefits

Repairs, maintenance & insurance 5.19 5.19 5.19 5.19 5.19 7.79 7.79 7.79 7.79 7.79

Contingency 3.57 3.74 3.91 4.05 4.20 4.61 4.75 4.90 5.05 5.20

Depreciation 14.52 14.52 14.52 14.52 14.52 14.52 14.52 14.52 14.52 14.52

Total (B) 346.06 406.33 466.60 468.21 469.83 474.31 475.92 477.54 479.16 480.78

Annexure contd...

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Annexure No-VIcond..

(Rs. Crores)

YearParticulars I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X

C. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES Salary including benefits 7.14 7.50 7.86 8.22 8.58 8.94 9.30 9.66 10.02 10.38

Administrative overheads 4.21 5.05 5.89 5.89 5.89 5.89 5.89 5.89 5.89 5.89

Selling expenses 8.42 10.10 11.78 11.78 11.78 11.78 11.78 11.78 11.78 11.78Excise duty 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total (C) 19.77 22.65 25.53 25.89 26.25 26.61 26.97 27.33 27.69 28.05

D. FINANCIAL EXPENSES Interest on term loan 28.00 28.00 24.89 21.78 18.67 15.56 12.45 9.34 6.22 3.11

Interest on working capital loan 7.77 9.24 10.70 10.70 10.70 10.70 10.70 10.70 10.70 10.70

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Projected Profitability Statement

Total (D) 35.77 37.24 35.59 32.48 29.37 26.26 23.15 20.04 16.92 13.81

E. Total expenses (B+C+D) 401.60 466.22 527.72 526.58 525.45 527.18 526.04 524.91 523.77 522.64

F. Profit (A-E) 19.15 38.68 61.33 62.47 63.60 61.87 63.01 64.14 65.28 66.41

G. Preliminary expenses written-off 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20

H. Profit before tax (F-G) 18.95 38.48 61.13 62.27 63.40 61.67 62.81 63.94 65.08 66.21

I. Income tax 0.00 3.50 15.40 17.35 18.99 19.48 20.70 21.76 22.71 23.55

J. Profit after tax (H-I) 18.95 34.98 45.73 44.92 44.41 42.19 42.11 42.18 42.37 42.66

K. Withdrawal 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

L. Retained profit (J-K) 18.95 34.98 45.73 44.92 44.41 42.19 42.11 42.18 42.37 42.66

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(Rs. Crores)

YearParticulars I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X

Land 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Building & Civil Works Opening Balance 113.69 109.89 106.09 102.29 98.49 94.69 90.89 87.09 83.29 79.49Less: Depreciation 3.80 3.80 3.80 3.80 3.80 3.80 3.80 3.80 3.80 3.80Closing Balance 109.89 106.09 102.29 98.49 94.69 90.89 87.09 83.29 79.49 75.69

Plant & Machinery Opening Balance 123.56 114.39 105.22 96.05 86.88 77.71 68.54 59.37 50.20 41.03Less: Depreciation 9.17 9.17 9.17 9.17 9.17 9.17 9.17 9.17 9.17 9.17

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Computation of Depreciation (Straight line method)

Closing Balance 114.39 105.22 96.05 86.88 77.71 68.54 59.37 50.20 41.03 31.86 Electrification, Water Supply, Etc. Opening Balance 12.36 11.44 10.52 9.60 8.68 7.76 6.84 5.92 5.00 4.08Less: Depreciation 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92Closing Balance 11.44 10.52 9.60 8.68 7.76 6.84 5.92 5.00 4.08 3.16

Miscellaneous Fixed Assets Opening Balance 9.89 9.26 8.63 8.00 7.37 6.74 6.11 5.48 4.85 4.22Less: Depreciation 0.63 0.63 0.63 0.63 0.63 0.63 0.63 0.63 0.63 0.63Closing Balance 9.26 8.63 8.00 7.37 6.74 6.11 5.48 4.85 4.22 3.59

Summary Opening Balance 259.50 244.98 230.46 215.94 201.42 186.90 172.38 157.86 143.34 128.82Less: Depreciation 14.52 14.52 14.52 14.52 14.52 14.52 14.52 14.52 14.52 14.52Closing Balance 244.98 230.46 215.94 201.42 186.90 172.38 157.86 143.34 128.82 114.30

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(Rs. Crores)

YearParticulars I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X

Land 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Building & Civil Works Opening Balance 113.69 102.32 92.09 82.88 74.59 67.13 60.42 54.38 48.94 44.05Less: Depreciation 11.37 10.23 9.21 8.29 7.46 6.71 6.04 5.44 4.89 4.41Closing Balance 102.32 92.09 82.88 74.59 67.13 60.42 54.38 48.94 44.05 39.64

Plant & Machinery O i B l 123 56 97 77 77 37 61 22 48 44 38 33 30 33 24 00 18 99 15 03

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Computation of Depreciation (WDVM)

Opening Balance 123.56 97.77 77.37 61.22 48.44 38.33 30.33 24.00 18.99 15.03Less: Depreciation 25.79 20.40 16.15 12.78 10.11 8.00 6.33 5.01 3.96 3.14Closing Balance 97.77 77.37 61.22 48.44 38.33 30.33 24.00 18.99 15.03 11.89 Electrification, Water Supply, Etc. Opening Balance 12.36 9.78 7.74 6.12 4.84 3.83 3.03 2.40 1.90 1.50Less: Depreciation 2.58 2.04 1.62 1.28 1.01 0.80 0.63 0.50 0.40 0.31Closing Balance 9.78 7.74 6.12 4.84 3.83 3.03 2.40 1.90 1.50 1.19

Miscellaneous Fixed Assets Opening Balance 9.89 8.10 6.63 5.43 4.45 3.64 2.98 2.44 2.00 1.64Less: Depreciation 1.79 1.47 1.20 0.98 0.81 0.66 0.54 0.44 0.36 0.30Closing Balance 8.10 6.63 5.43 4.45 3.64 2.98 2.44 2.00 1.64 1.34

Summary Opening Balance 259.50 217.97 183.83 155.65 132.32 112.93 96.76 83.22 71.83 62.22Less: Depreciation 41.53 34.14 28.18 23.33 19.39 16.17 13.54 11.39 9.61 8.16Closing Balance 217.97 183.83 155.65 132.32 112.93 96.76 83.22 71.83 62.22 54.06

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Annexure No-VIII

(Rs. Crores)

YearParticulars I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X

A. GROSS TAXABLE PROFIT

1. Profit as per profitability statement 19.15 38.68 61.33 62.47 63.60 61.87 63.01 64.14 65.28 66.41

2. Add: depreciation under S/L method 14.52 14.52 14.52 14.52 14.52 14.52 14.52 14.52 14.52 14.52

3. Less: Depreciation under WDV method 41.53 34.14 28.18 23.33 19.39 16.17 13.54 11.39 9.61 8.16

4. Less: Preli. Expenses Written off 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20

5. Less: Unabsorbed Depreci. & losses 0.00 8.06 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total (A) -8.06 10.80 47.47 53.46 58.53 60.02 63.79 67.07 69.99 72.57

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Computation of Income Tax

B. DEDUCTIONS

1. Deduction u/s 80 HH 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

2. Deduction u/s 80 IA 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total (B) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

C. Taxable profit (A-B) -8.06 10.80 47.47 53.46 58.53 60.02 63.79 67.07 69.99 72.57

D. Income Tax with surcharge & cess 0.00 3.50 15.40 17.35 18.99 19.48 20.70 21.76 22.71 23.55

F. Total 0.00 3.50 15.40 17.35 18.99 19.48 20.70 21.76 22.71 23.55

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Annexure No-IX

(Based on III year's operation) (Rs. Crores)

A. CAPACITY UTILISATION 70 %

B. GROSS INCOME 589.05

C. VARIABLE EXPENESES

1. Raw materials 401.092. Consumables 8.023. Utilities 1.564. Interest on working capital loan 10.705. Selling expenses 11.786. Excise duty 0.00 433.15

D. CONTRIBUTION (B-C) 155.90

E. CASH FIXED OVERHEADS

1. Employee remuneration 32.312 Repairs maintenance & insurance 5 19

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Computation of Break even Level of Operation

2. Repairs, maintenance & insurance 5.193. Rent 0.004. Contingency 3.915. Salary 7.866. Administrative overheads 5.897. Interest on term loan 24.89 80.05

F. NON-CASH FIXED OVERHEADS1. Depreciation 14.522. Preliminary expenses written-off 0.20 14.72

G. TOTAL FIXED OVERHEADS (E+F) 94.77

H. BREAK EVEN POINT = [Total Fixed Overheads/(Contribution/Capacity)] 42.55 %

I. CASH BREAK EVEN POINT = [Cash Fixed Overheads/(Contribution/Capacity) 35.94 %

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Annexure No-X

(Rs. Crores)

Pre-op- YearParticulars erative I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X

period

A. SOURCE OF FUNDS Profit before tax & preliminary 0.00 19.15 38.68 61.33 62.47 63.60 61.87 63.01 64.14 65.28 66.41

Add: Depreciation (SL) 0.00 14.52 14.52 14.52 14.52 14.52 14.52 14.52 14.52 14.52 14.52

Add: Interest on term loan 0.00 28.00 28.00 24.89 21.78 18.67 15.56 12.45 9.34 6.22 3.11

Total generation of funds 0.00 61.67 81.20 100.74 98.77 96.79 91.95 89.98 88.00 86.02 84.04

Equity capital 100.00

Term loan 200.00

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Projected Cash Flow Statement

Government Grant 0.00

Increase in working capital loan 48.59 9.16 9.15

Total (A) 300.00 110.26 90.36 109.89 98.77 96.79 91.95 89.98 88.00 86.02 84.04

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Annexure No-XContd...

(Rs. Crores)

Pre-op- YearParticulars erative I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X

period

B. APPLICATION OF FUNDS Fixed assets 220.50

Preli./Pre-operative expenses 41.00

Increase in working capital 76.77 15.01 15.00

Repayment of term loan 0.00 22.22 22.22 22.22 22.22 22.22 22.22 22.22 22.22 22.24

Interest on term loan 28.00 28.00 24.89 21.78 18.67 15.56 12.45 9.34 6.22 3.11

Income tax 0.00 3.50 15.40 17.35 18.99 19.48 20.70 21.76 22.71 23.55

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Projected Cash Flow Statement

Dividend/Withdrawal 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total (B) 261.50 104.77 68.73 77.51 61.35 59.88 57.26 55.37 53.32 51.15 48.90

Opening balance 0.00 38.50 43.99 65.62 98.00 135.42 172.33 207.02 241.63 276.31 311.18

Difference (A-B) 38.50 5.49 21.63 32.38 37.42 36.91 34.69 34.61 34.68 34.87 35.14

Closing balance 38.50 43.99 65.62 98.00 135.42 172.33 207.02 241.63 276.31 311.18 346.32

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Annexure No-XI

(Rs. Crores)

YearParticulars I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X

A. FIXED ASSETS Gross block 259.50 244.98 230.46 215.94 201.42 186.90 172.38 157.86 143.34 128.82

Less: Depreciation 14.52 14.52 14.52 14.52 14.52 14.52 14.52 14.52 14.52 14.52

Net block (A) 244.98 230.46 215.94 201.42 186.90 172.38 157.86 143.34 128.82 114.30

B. CURRENT ASSETS Inventory of raw materials 24.83 29.80 34.76 34.76 34.76 34.76 34.76 34.76 34.76 34.76 & consumables

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Projected Balance Sheet

Work-in-progress 2.76 3.27 3.77 3.77 3.77 3.77 3.77 3.77 3.77 3.77

Finished goods 14.29 16.85 19.41 19.41 19.41 19.41 19.41 19.41 19.41 19.41

Receivables 34.89 41.86 48.84 48.84 48.84 48.84 48.84 48.84 48.84 48.84

Cash & bank balance 43.99 65.62 98.00 135.42 172.33 207.02 241.63 276.31 311.18 346.32

Total (B) 120.76 157.40 204.78 242.20 279.11 313.80 348.41 383.09 417.96 453.10

C. CURRENT LIABILITIES Working capital (C) 48.59 57.75 66.90 66.90 66.90 66.90 66.90 66.90 66.90 66.90

D. NET WORKING CAPITAL 72.17 99.65 137.88 175.30 212.21 246.90 281.51 316.19 351.06 386.20 (B-C)

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(Rs. Crores)

YearParticulars I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X

E. Net operating assets 317.15 330.11 353.82 376.72 399.11 419.28 439.37 459.53 479.88 500.50 (A+B-C)F. Investments 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

G. Net tangible assets 317.15 330.11 353.82 376.72 399.11 419.28 439.37 459.53 479.88 500.50

H. Long term loan 200.00 177.78 155.56 133.34 111.12 88.90 66.68 44.46 22.24 0.00

I. Net worth (G-H) 117.15 152.33 198.26 243.38 287.99 330.38 372.69 415.07 457.64 500.50

Evidenced By

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Projected Balance Sheet

J. Promoter's capital 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00

K. Subsidy 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

L. Reserves and surplus 18.95 53.93 99.66 144.58 188.99 231.18 273.29 315.47 357.84 400.50

M. Total 118.95 153.93 199.66 244.58 288.99 331.18 373.29 415.47 457.84 500.50

N. Preliminary expenses 1.80 1.60 1.40 1.20 1.00 0.80 0.60 0.40 0.20 0.00 not written-off

O. Net worth (M-N) 117.15 152.33 198.26 243.38 287.99 330.38 372.69 415.07 457.64 500.50

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Annexure No-XII

(Rs. Crores)

Pre-op- YearParticulars erative I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X

period

Profit after tax 0.00 18.95 34.98 45.73 44.92 44.41 42.19 42.11 42.18 42.37 42.66

Non Cash Expenses

Depreciation (SL) 0.00 14.52 14.52 14.52 14.52 14.52 14.52 14.52 14.52 14.52 14.52

Preliminary expenses written off 0.00 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20

Total non cash expenses 0.00 14.72 14.72 14.72 14.72 14.72 14.72 14.72 14.72 14.72 14.72

Total inflow 0.00 33.67 49.70 60.45 59.64 59.13 56.91 56.83 56.90 57.09 57.38

Total project cost 300.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

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Computation of Pay Back Period

Balance -300.00 -266.33 -216.63 -156.18 -96.54 -37.41 19.50 76.33 133.23 190.32 247.70

Pay back period

PAY BACK PERIOD = 5 Years, 8 Months

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Annexure No-XIII

(Rs. Crores)

YearParticlars I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X

A. 1. Profit after tax 18.95 34.98 45.73 44.92 44.41 42.19 42.11 42.18 42.37 42.66 2. Interest on term loan 28.00 28.00 24.89 21.78 18.67 15.56 12.45 9.34 6.22 3.11

3. Non-cash expenses 14.72 14.72 14.72 14.72 14.72 14.72 14.72 14.72 14.72 14.72

Total (A) 61.67 77.70 85.34 81.42 77.80 72.47 69.28 66.24 63.31 60.49

B. 1. Interest on term loan 28.00 28.00 24.89 21.78 18.67 15.56 12.45 9.34 6.22 3.11

2. Principal repayment 0.00 22.22 22.22 22.22 22.22 22.22 22.22 22.22 22.22 22.24

Total (B) 28.00 50.22 47.11 44.00 40.89 37.78 34.67 31.56 28.44 25.35

C. 1. Interest coverage ratio (A/B1) 2.20 2.78 3.43 3.74 4.17 4.66 5.56 7.09 10.18 19.45 Average ICR 6.33

2. Debt service coverage ratio (A/B) 2.20 1.55 1.81 1.85 1.90 1.92 2.00 2.10 2.23 2.39 Average DSCR 2.00

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Computation of Coverage Ratios

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Annexure No-XIV

(Rs. Crores)

Year Cash Cash Net Discounting Discounted Discounting DiscountedInflow Outflow Flow Factor Value Factor Value

22.00 23.00

0 261.50 -261.50 1.00 -261.50 1.00 -261.501 61.67 32.40 29.27 0.82 24.00 0.81 23.712 77.70 6.10 71.60 0.67 47.97 0.66 47.263 85.34 6.11 79.23 0.55 43.58 0.54 42.784 81.42 81.42 0.45 36.64 0.44 35.825 77.80 77.80 0.37 28.79 0.36 28.016 72.47 72.47 0.30 21.74 0.29 21.027 69.28 69.28 0.25 17.32 0.23 15.938 66.24 66.24 0.20 13.25 0.19 12.599 63.31 63.31 0.17 10.76 0.16 10.13

10 60.49 -66.66 127.15 0.14 17.80 0.13 16.53

0.35 -7.72

Computation of Internal Rate of Return

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Internal Rate of Return (IRR) = 22.04 %

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