| YEAR EVENTS 1971 - The company was incorporated in the State of Bihar on 7th May, as a private limited company and was converted into a deemed public limited company on 1st October, 1981. It was promoted by Mr. M. P. Modi and his sons. - The main objective of the company is to manufacture Cold Rolled galvanised Steel Strips and insulating and sheathing polymer compounds. - Subject to necessary approvals being obtained, the company proposed to change its name to MSL Industries, Ltd., since the company's business was no longer restricted to manufacture of steel strips but had diversified into other fields like polymers etc. 1973 - The company started operations at its factory in Patna with production of cold rolled steel strips required for various engineering applications. 1985 - The company commenced manufacture of Hot Dip Galvanised Steel Tapes primarily require the Tele-communication and power cable industry. 1986 - Till date 3,35,000 No. of equity shares allotted to promoters, directors, etc. 1987 - 3,35,000 Bonus Equity shares issued in January 1988 in prop. 1:1. 1988 - 14,71,430 No. of equity shares issued (prem. Rs. 4 per share) through a prospectus of which 5,71,430 shares were reserved and allotted to promoters, directors, etc. and associate companies. - Out of the remaining 9,00,000 shares the following shares were reserved for preferential allotment: - (i) 73,600 shares to employees (including Indian working directors)/workers of the company (only 10,000 shares taken up) and - (ii) 2,25,000 shares to NRIs (all were taken up). - The balance 6,01,400 shares, along with the unsubscribed portion of 63,600 shares out of the employees quota were offered for public subscription during November/December. 2,20,714 additional shares were allotted to retain oversubscription (85,714 shares to promoters, 33,700 shares to NRIs and 1,01,300 shares to the public). 1989 - The company took up a project to expand and modernise its existing cold rolling mill at Patna by upgrading the annealing and pickling facilities to produce thin guaged cold rolled steel strips. - The company set up 'Hind Polymers' at Surajpur in Ghaziabad district of U.P. for manufacture of 8,000 TPA of insulating and sheathing polymer compound required for polyethelene jelly filled cables and dry core telephone cables. Main plant and machinery technical services for erection and commissioning was provided by Pomini Farrel SPA of Italy. 1990 - The company proposed to expand the manufacturing capacity of CR strip by installing a sophisticated wider width mill and other facilities. It was also proposed to set up additional compounding line and substantially upgrade the laboratory facility to obtain better quality products. 1991 - The Company undertook the expansion of its cold rolling capacity to 16,000 TPA. 1992 - The Company undertook a project to manufacture 7,000 TPA of high tensie steel strappings with a view to exports and broad basing of the division. - The company promoted Jersy India, Ltd., for setting up a project for manufacture of cotton knitted fabrics. 1993 - The company undertook the modernisation and expansion of its cold rolling capacity from 16,000 TPA to 40,000 TPA. - The Company undertook the modernisation and expansion of installed capacity of polymer division from 10,000 tPA to 15,000 TPA for manufacture of higher value added products for the niche markts. - During February, the company issued 11,81,072 No. of equity shares of Rs. 10 each at a premium of Rs. 50 per share on rights basis in the proportion 1:2 (all were taken up). - Another 43,800 No. of equity shares of Rs. 10 each at a premium of Rs. 50 per share were offered to the employees, etc. on an equitable basis (only 100 shares taken up). Unsubscribed portion was allowed to lapse. 1994 - 8,50,000 No. of equity shares allotted to foreign Institutional Investors at a price of Rs. 130 per share. 1995 - Company has undertaken a project to manufacture Polymer compounds for power cables. Company is setting up a plant near Calcutta. 1996 - Company has put on hold implementation of the project due to adverse market conditions. - 21,96,658 No. of equity shares of Rs. 10 each at a premium of Rs. 65 per share allotted on conversion of part A of 16% FCDs. 1997 - Performance of Polymer division was adversely affected due to delay in placement of orders by the Tele-Communication Department and severe competition due to liberalised policy. - 21,96,658 No. of equity shares issued on conversion of Part-B of 16% FDCS. 2001 - The Company has entered into an agreement with CDSL, NSDL & MCS Ltd. for dematerialisation. |
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