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Annexure ‘I’
to theDirectors’ Report
I. Conservation of Energy:
The Energy Conservation efforts in the Company are
being pursued on a continuous basis. Close monitoring
of power consumption is maintained to minimise wastage
and facilitate optimum utilisation of energy. Regular
maintenance and repairs of all the equipment and
machineries are carried out to ensure optimum efficiency.
The Energy Conservation measures taken are -
1) Maintain Power Factor near to Unity for effective
utilisation of Grid power and reduction of apparent
energy consumption and in conjunction with
mitigation/reduction of harmonics by broad band
reactors resulting in reduction of apparent as well as
active energy consumption.
2) Synchronisation of Gas Gen sets to ensure equal and
optimum load sharing for effective utilisation of Gen
set capacity and reduction in specific fuel consumption
of Gen sets.
3) Installation of latest generation Energy Efficient
lighting & equipment and variable frequency drives for
lesser energy consumption in motors by exploring their
speed, installation of BEE (Bureau of Energy Efficiency)
certified electrical items / equipment resulting in
savings of Power consumptions.
4) Considerable savings through Open access of Grid in
both the Plant.
5) Considerable RLNG (Re-gasified Natural Gas) fuel
savings were achieved through increasing the
temperature of combustion air by SPR, optimise
combustion air/fuel ratio of each burner, optimum
utilisation of process control parameters of the
products and optimise tile thickness / specific weight
of tiles thus reduce the cycle of Kiln and increase the
availability of machines and reduction of heat loss.
TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION
A) Research and Development (R&D)
(i) Specified Areas in which (R&D) carried out by the
Company:
Large size Digital wall tiles has been developed in
30x90cm with matching floor tiles , available in gloss ,
wooden , and satin finish , ideal for any kind of interior.
A new product has been developed i.e. in Polished
Vitrified category (80X80cm), Solitaire, a series that
replicate Italian marble, available in high gloss finish
with Nano technology. Also new digital tiles were
developed in dimensions of 80x80cm, 60x120cm in
Glazed Vitrified category based on different themes
and concepts. These products are designed by
European designers. The designs were created keeping
in mind the ultra modern luxury lifestyles and other
concepts. These products are available in different
finish i.e Lappato ,Rustic ,Sugar Hone, Stone, Nanotech
High gloss.
(ii) Benefits derived as a result of the above R & D
Continuous innovations and coming out with a new
products of international standards has helped the
Company to be in the forefront among its competitors..
(iii) Future plan of action
1) To Introduce new sizes of Ceramic (Wall & Floor) &
Polished/Glazed Vitrified tiles.
2) To update technology as per advancement and
competitiveness observed from the Global market.
(iv) Expenditure on (R&D)
(
`
million)
Particulars
2012-13 2011-12
a) Capital
4.55
2.37
b) Recurring
21.15 29.75
Total
25.70 32.12
c) Total R&D expenditure as a
percentage of total revenue
0.16
0.24
