Star Cement Limited — Investor Presentation 2021

Aug 2, 2021

Date: 02.08.2021

The Listing Department, National Stock Exchange of India Limited Exchange Plaza, C-1, Block-G Bandra Kurla complex, Bandra-East Mumbai-400 051 Stock code: STARCEMENT

BSE Limited Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers Dalal Street Mumbai-400 001 Stock code: 540575

Dear Sir,

Subject: Investor Presentation

An Investor Presentation for the fourth quarter and year ended 31[st] March, 2021 has been prepared and the same has been disseminated on the Company’s website www.starcement.co.in. We are enclosing herewith a copy of the Presentation for your information and record.

Thanking you,

Yours faithfully , For Star Cement Limited

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Star Cement Limited (SCL)

Investor Presentation Cementing growth. Branding success.

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BSE Scrip code: 540575 NSE Scrip code: STARCEMENT

March 2021

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Disclaimer

The information contained in this presentation is only current as of its date. All actions and statements made herein or otherwise shall be subject to the applicable laws and regulations as amended from time to time. There is no representation that all information relating to the context has been taken care off in the presentation and neither we undertake any obligation as to the regular updating of the information as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. We will accept no liability whatsoever for any loss arising directly or indirectly from the use of, reliance of any information contained in this presentation or for any omission of the information. The information shall not be distributed or used by any person or entity in any jurisdiction or countries were such distribution or use would be contrary to the applicable laws or Regulations. It is advised that prior to acting upon this presentation independent consultation / advise may be obtained and necessary due diligence, investigation etc may be done at your end. You may also contact us directly for any questions or clarifications at our end.

This presentation contains certain statements of future expectations and other forward-looking statements, including those relating to our general business plans and strategy, our future financial conditions and growth prospects, and future developments in our industry and our competitive and regulatory environment. In addition to statements which are forwardlooking by reason of context, the words ‘may, will, should, expects, plans, intends, anticipates, believes, estimates, predicts, potential or continue’ and similar expressions identify forward looking statements.

Actual results, performances or events may differ materially from these forward-looking statements including the plans, objectives, expectations, estimates and intentions expressed in forward looking statements due to a number of factors, including without limitation future changes or developments in our business, our competitive environment, technology and application, and political, economic, legal and social conditions in India. It is cautioned that the foregoing list is not exhaustive.

This presentation is not being used in connection with any invitation of an offer or an offer of securities and should not be used as a basis for any investment decision.

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The Birth of a Star

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• 2001 The Star was born

• 2005 Operations commenced

• Largest Cement manufacturer in NER

• Largest Private Sector Investment in North Bengal

• Emerging market player In Eastern India (WB & Bihar)

• Strategically located Cement Manufacturing Facilities

• Cement Business operates under SCL & its subsidiaries

• Star Anti-Rust Cement is a marque product in the value-added segment – sold in NER, West Bengal & Bihar

• Quality endorsement ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certified

• Selling different varieties of cement OPC 43, OPC 53, PPC Cement

NER: North East Region

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From North East to East From Growth to Efficiencies

From Commodity to Brand From Leveraged to Debt-Free

From Capacities to Capabilities

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We are expanding the growth horizon and creating a differential.

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Counting the Stars

₹ 1720 ₹ 2,225+ Crores Crores Revenue from Largest private sector investment operations in in North Eastern Region FY 2020 -21 (NER) $ Highest Market share in NER – biggest pie in the region 10 States Presence $ ~ ₹ 513+ Crores Cash and Cash equivalents $ 86:14 Trade sales vs Non Trade Sales ~ 16% $ CAGR of PAT over last 5 > 2100 years Dealer Network $ > 12000 Retailer Network $

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NER – North Eastern Region includes Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura

$ As on 31.03.2021

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The Star Bandwidth

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32.89% 67.11%
Public Star Cement Ltd. (‘SCL’) Promoters
100% 100%
87.49%
Megha Technical & Engineers 12.51% Star Cement Meghalaya Ltd. Meghalaya Power Ltd.
Pvt. Ltd. (‘MTEPL’) (‘SCML’) (‘MPL’)
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Strong NER Roots

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Promoters have strong links with NER - a crucial factor behind SCL’s success

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Mr. Rajendra Mr. Sanjay Agarwal, Mr. Prem Kumar Chamaria, Managing Director Bhajanka, Vice Chairman & Director Managing Director Experience Rich experience of 36 years in Experience Experience cement and concrete sleepers Graduate with 36 years of industry with excellent project industry experience execution skill and production knowledge

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Mr. Sajjan Bhajanka,
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Chairman & Managing Director

Experience

Experience Graduate with 36 years of industry experience Other accolades

Graduate with 50 years of industry experience in Plywood, Laminates, FerroAlloys and Cement Industry

Graduate with 43 years of industry experience

Other accolades

Other Memberships

• Instrumental in successful marketing and branding of ‘Century Ply’ and ‘Star Cement’

Excellent site management and project execution skills Instrumental in execution of SCL’s projects

Other accolades

-Chairman of Century Plyboards (I) Ltd

Plyboards (I) Ltd Well conversant with all acts, bylaws and procedural -Considered as icon of Indian matters relating to Environmental and Forest Act, Plywood industry. Factories Act and Commercial & Labour Laws

• MD of Century Plyboards (I) Ltd.

-President of Federation of Indian Plywood and Panel Industry & All India Veneer Manufacturers Association

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Professional Management Key Management personnel running the organization in a very professional manner

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Mr. G.M. Krishna,

Mr. Sanjay Kr. Gupta, Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Pankaj Kejriwal,

Mr. Manoj Agarwal, Chief Financial Officer

Chief Manufacturing Officer

Director

Education

Education & Experience

Education & Experience

Education & Experience:

• •Chemical Engineer with experience of over 22 years

• •FCA with varied experience of over 28 years with 23 years in the cement industry

• •FCA with varied experience of over 27 years including 12 years in the Cement industry

• •Mechanical Engineer with experience of over 36 years in Cement and Engineering Industry.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• •Manufacturing operation

Responsibilities

  - •Leadership roles in Thyssen Krupp, and UltraTech Cement.

• •Responsible for overall growth & profitability of the company and meeting company’s operating & financial goals

• •Responsible for erection & commissioning of new projects

• •Responsible for F&A, Taxation, Statutory Compliance & Vendor Management

Responsibilities:

• •Manufacturing Operations and Projects Execution

Mr. Jyoti S. Agarwal, President, Sales & Marketing .

Education & Experience

• •M. Com with varied experience of over 39 years in cement industry

Other experience

• •Worked at senior positions in Aditya Birla Group and Ambuja Cement Limited

Mr. Pradeep Purohit, Senior Vice President, Supply Chain

Education & Experience

• •B. Com, Graduate Dip. IIMM with varied experience of over 34 years in Cement & Engg. Industry.

Responsibilities

• •Responsible for Overall Supply chain planning, Logistics, Materials and commercial functions.

Mr. Sudipto Mandal, Vice President, Human Resource

Education & Experience

MBA in HR from TISS, Mumbai. 22 years of exp in leading MNCs and Indian org, across Mfg., Engg, Retail, FMCG, IT and BFSI

Responsibilities

HR strategy towards building a future-ready org and in maintaining its market leadership. 07

Journey of a Star Cumulative capacities at the end of financial years

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Clinker (MMT)
FY 10-11
FY 18-19
FY 04-05 FY 07-08 0.80 FY 12-13 2.80
0.40 0.60 2.60
Cement (MMT)
FY 07-08
FY 04-05 FY 10-11 FY 12-13 FY 20-21
FY 15-16 FY 16-17
1.06
0.40 1.27 3.00 5.70
3.70 4.30
FY 09-10 FY 12-13 FY 14-15 Power (MW)
30
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What Makes Star Cement Tick?

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Dependable
Well-established
Strategic Location, Adequate plant raw material
Beneficiaries of brand in NER with
Proximity to Raw capacities to cater source and easy
fiscal incentives strong consumer
Materials & Market to the market availability of
focus in WB & BH
power
Successful
Market
Superior Brand Financial Track
dominance steered
mix and innovative record – One of the Eyes on replicating
marketing by strong network Strong NER roots Highest the success of NER
and retail-centric
strategies EBITDA margins in to Eastern India
business model
the industry
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A look at each of our trigger strengths……

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Location Advantage: The Game Changer

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Arunachal
Pradesh
Sikkim Itanagar
Gangtok
110 kms
Siliguri
Dispur Assam Nagaland
(Guwahati)
220 km Kohima
Patna
Shillong Our strategically located
Bihar Meghalaya plants cater to the
Imphal Eastern & North Eastern
Regions, giving us
Manipur
strong customer
Aizawl
Jharkhand Agartala linkages and competitive
Tripura Mizoram cost advantage
Ranchi
West Bengal
Kolkata
Company’s plants
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Target markets
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Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Nagaland, Sikkim, Mizoram, West Bengal & Bihar

Distance to markets

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The Star Logistics Edge

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• Limestone mines are located within 2-3 kms of our plants, providing strong raw material linkage, easy accessibility and uninterrupted supply of raw material

• When compared to peers, our strategically located plants cater to the Eastern & North Eastern Regions, helping us optimize and rationalize costs.

Proximity to raw material leads to lower logistics costs, which otherwise constitute a significant component of the overall cost of production. This, coupled with the ability to supply at the doorstep of customers and end-users through a well-established dealer-distributor network, gives us a distinct advantage compared to our peers.

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The Star Logistics Edge

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• Untapped NER and Eastern markets have strong potential for further growth

• Over the last few years, cement arrivals in NER from mainland players has come down to 20% from 30% - owing to strong location advantage for the existing players in NER

• Strong entry barriers for new players in these regions

• No new significant capacities in pipeline in NER

• Captive mines that are home to high quality limestone having calcium oxide content higher than Industry Average, having sufficient limestone reserves

• Star’s established presence, extensive distribution network and high brand recall

Star enjoys the highest volume growth in NER and has adequate capacities to cater to growth targets over medium to long term , allowing it to serve the high potential market

Manufacturing	Units	Capacity
Meghalaya	4	Cement (Mn Ton)	5.7
Assam – Guwahati	1	Clinker (Mn Ton)	2.8
West Bengal	1	Power (MW)	51

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The Star Fiscal Edge: Financial Incentives

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SCL’s plants enjoy the following fiscal benefits granted by the Government

	Exemption		Balance Exemption period**	Balance Exemption period**
		SCML	SCL-GGU	SCL-LMS	MPL
Income Tax	100% under Section 80 IE, subject to MAT	≈1 year	≈1 year	-	≈2 year
IGST / CGST on
Clinker	29% / 58%	≈2 years	-	≈6 years
Cement	29% / 58%	-	≈2 years	≈6 Years

** As on 31.03.2021

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The Mark of a Star: Branding Success

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• For Star, cement is not merely a commodity and therefore, we do not sell cement, rather we build and sell brands

• Star as a Brand have a very high recall value, enabling repeat customers

• Star Cement is the most preferred brand in NER and is witnessing consistent growth in the markets of Bengal & Bihar

Concentrated launches in select markets backed by adequate strong budgets, innovative aggressive marketing and sufficient plant capacities

Regular Brand Investment

Advertising and Brand Promotion spends annually (₹ Mn)

• Aggregate Brand investment of ~ ₹ 3,000 Mn in the last decade

• Very aggressive campaign for Brand Launch in WB & BH

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600
500
353
400
278
300 267 290 219
200
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FY 16 FY 17 FY 18 FY 19 FY 20 FY 21
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Celebrity endorsements

• Akshay Kumar, as Star Cement Brand Ambassador with new TVC

• Bipasha Basu, Hima Das, Debojit Saha, Saurabhee Debbarma, Lou Majaw, Mami Varte, Late Bhupen Hazarika, Pranjal Saikia, Simanta Sekhar

• Star Cement organized North Easts first International half marathon in which more than 20000 people united for a single cause ‘Run to support a clean India’

• FY 16-17 and later results are reclassified as per IndAS standard

• Star Cement was recognized among top 5 brands for corona virus awareness advertisements by Brand Equity.

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Awards and Accolades

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Supply Chain & Logistics Excellence (SCALE) Award 2020 - Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Institute of Logistics

Award for the highest Corporate Tax Payer (NonPSUs) in NER in one of our subsidiaries – Third in FY18

Award for ”Best Practices in Employee Engagement“National HRD Network (NHRDN) in 2016

Award for ‘Most preferred Cement brand’ for 5 years consecutively at the North East Consumer Awards in 2015

ET NOW – “CSR Leadership Award 2019” in Manufacturing

ZEE Business “Emerging Company of the Year FY 20172018

Award for “Fastest Growing Company” above Rs. 1000 Crs at Economic Times Bengal Corporate Awards 2016

Awarded first prize in the Thermal Power Station Sector - National Energy Conservation Award, 2015 & 2014

Certification of Appreciation from Office of DC, Kamrup for serving food & water to the devotees at Ambubachi Mahotsav’18

Gold award (Alternative Media Mahindra Transport – Any single execution on nonExcellence Award 2016 - conventional OOH) and Silver Nnational Award in Mining award (Outdoor Media Plan of as well as in the the Year - Local) at OAA 2016 Construction segment

Most preferred cement brand by AREIDA from 2010 to 2013

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The Star Shines Bright and Strong

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• Enjoys a leadership position in the North East with market share of more than 23%

• Gradually increasing share in the Eastern region through concerted efforts

• Strong dealer and distributor network built over the years, steering year-on-year growth, enabling leadership position in market

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FY 11-12 FY 12-13 FY 13-14 FY 14-15 FY 15-16 FY 16-17 FY 17-18 FY 18-19 FY 19-20 FY 20-21
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Highest Volume in NER and adequate capacities for catering demand growth over next few years. Sales got impacted significantly in FY 21 due to nationwide lockdown on account of COVID-19 Pandemic

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Marketing the Star Brand

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Innovative strategy, large distribution network, pioneering initiatives

• Pioneers in initiating distribution through direct network, i.e. Dealers rather than C&F agents in NER

• Building the Brand aggressively and innovatively in the markets of West Bengal & Bihar

• Consumer-centric strategic approach - initiated attractive schemes like ‘Kismat ki Bori’ offer, ‘Bag Me Chandi’ offer, ‘Dhan Varsha’ , Retail Engagement program, Gifts to dealers, masons, contractors, customers etc.

• An out-of-the box marketing strategy to build highest recall and positive brand perception through innovation in communication and media - advertisements at important road crossings, Pan Shops, local TV, in addition to the traditional billboard/hoarding advertisements

• Conducted Coronavirus campaign in TV and digital Media

PPC , Anti Rust & OPC Cement

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Hain Tayyar Hum Campaign Launch

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Very aggressive and comprehensive 360° campaign in NER, WB & BH involving masses in OOH, TVC, Radio & Press

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Marketing the Star Brand

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Innovative strategy, large distribution network, digital initiatives

Technical assistance to retail consumers to ensure better connect - drives demand and builds brand confidence

• Value-enhancing technical marketing for customers

• On-site technical support to customers through unique concept of mobile vans manned by experts

• Shop counter meets, Engineer meets, Contractor meet and Dhalai meets has been conducted

• Toll-free Customer care number – 180034534500

• Business Whatsapp no – 7595080005 for immediate query resolutions

• Mobile application in iOS and Android for all

• Dealers “STAR SAATHI”

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Retail-driven Marketing strateg ~~y~~

Distribution Network

 Distribution network spread across 10 states

Retailers >12,000 Dealers >2,100

• While our peers adopted the wholesaler model, we have built on our strong network of partners over the last decade

ROBUST DEALER NETWORK SPLIT

• The result – Deeper penetration, greater reach, higher market share

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1500 NE reach, higher market share
1056 1047
978
1000 880 892 884 870  Higher proportion of trade sales resulting into
796
higher Cement realization per ton
500
0
FY 13-14 FY 14-15 FY 15-16 FY 16-17 FY 17-18 FY 18-19 FY 19-20 FY 20-21
Sales mix (%)
ROE
14
2000 1838
Trade
1497
1500 1400
1149 1126 Non-Trade
1050
1041
1000
86
572
500
0
FY 13-14FY 14-15FY 15-16FY 16-17FY 17-18FY 18-19FY 19-20FY 20-21
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Opportunities Beckon… and Star’s Journey Continues

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East India: Huge Untapped Potential

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Installed Capacity and Capacity Utilization - East

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75%
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68%
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70 81 88 91 100 111 119 60%
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2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21E 2021-22P
Installed Capacity Utilization Rate
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• Source : CRISIL Research, Industry

• Cement production in the Eastern regions has grown at a CAGR of 6.5 % and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7-8% in the next 5 years.

• Demand is expected to grow at a steady pace through increased allocation

• Government focus on infrastructure to boost growth through increased allocation in housing, metro rail service, roads, flyovers, ports, and commercial real estate segments will drive the cement demand

• Kolkata - Siliguri Highway Project gets central boost of Rs 25,000 Cr

• Special focus on rural and semi-urban areas through large infrastructure and housing development projects and 16 nos smart cities in Eastern India.

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East India: Huge Untapped Potential

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Per capita cement consumption in East is the lowest,
Per Capita cement thus underlining huge potential for growth
consumption (kgs)
North
Housing shortage in Urban India - Of the total housing
Housing shortage
269 in Urban & Rural shortages in urban India, East alone contributes to 35%.
India (Mn units) * East and Central put together contributes ~60% of all
6.6 India urban & rural housing shortages
At 131 kg, per capita consumption is among the lowest in
East (national average – 225 kg per year)
East (incl. NER)
West Central
293 134 131 Eastern India (including NER) account for urban housing
shortage of 4.6 million units & 17 million units for rural
6.3 16.1 21.6
housing shortage
Demand for cement is expected to grow in high single digits
in East India
South A pick-up in infrastructure development will trigger cement
consumption demand in these states
218
12.1
All India average Per Capita cement consumption - 225 kg
All India Housing shortage in Urban (19 mn) + Rural India (44 mn)- 63 mn units
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* Source- Government documents, Edelinvest research

North East Region: An Expanding Opportunity Landscape

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8 states with abundant Natural Resources Limestone, Coal, Dolomite, Quartz, Granite, Sandstone, Shale

Separate Ministry for the Region – Doner (Development of North Eastern Region) to boost development

Central government’s infrastructure development thrust

Roads - The Centre has sanctioned Rs 1.9 Lakh crore for road projects spanning over 14,000 km in the North East. A total of 197 road development projects are being implemented under various programmes and schemes of the road transport and highways ministry in the north eastern states. NHIDCL and NHAI has set its focus on building roads across the states of North East.

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Airports - 5 sanctioned, 8 in pipeline, ₹ 5,000 Crores Investment is expected during next 10 years. Guwahati , Agartala & Manipur airports to be upgraded. Aurunachal (Hollongi airport) & Mizoram (Lengpui Airport) to be newly constructed.

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Railways - Indian Railways has lined up several projects worth at least ₹ 40,000 crores to connect capital cities of five North Eastern states which 20 major railway projects, encompassing 13 new lines, two gauge conversions and five doublings with a length of nearly 2,624 kilometres and several engineering marvels such as India’s longest double decker rail-cum-road bridge, one of the longest tunnels in the country and the world’s tallest pillar-based rail bridge. Gross budgetary allocation of Rs 6,549 crores in Fy’20-21 for North East Frontier Railway which includes Rs 2597 crores for new broad gauge lines *

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Hydro Power - Largest Hydro power potential in India is in NER with 98% still untapped, 63000 MW of Hydro Power capacity identified; 14000 MW already allotted to Pvt. Players which will result in ~14 Mn Tons of Cement Demand

Smart Cities – Fund of Rs 14,124 crore approved for 464 projects in 8 Smart Cities in Northeast.

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 Increased Allocation to Rural Low cost housing under Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana Gramin Scheme to Rs 31500 Crores

Non-Lapsing Central Pool of Resources – Unspent amount of 10% Budgetary allocation for NER Infrastructural Development

 Budget FY’19-20 Government proposed to invest Rs 100 lakh crore in infrastructure in 5 years #

*Four-lane concrete roads are expected to shore up cement demand– 2,000 tonnes of building material goes into creating every 1 km of road

• Rs 18,000 crores will be provided over the Budget Estimates for 2020-21 for Prime Minister Awaas Yojana. This will help 12 lakh houses to be grounded and 18 lakhs to be completed.– 78 lakhs, Steel – 25 LMT, Cement – 131 LMT.

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North East Region: Opportunities Galore

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7.9 Cement
8 7 7 7.1 7.2 Capacity (Mn
6.6 NER GDP
6 5.4 5.8 6.0 6.3 Tons) Growth 10% 13.7% 16.4%
NER Cement
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Tons) NER Per
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• 8-9 % p.a. projected growth of cement industry (CAGR of ~7 % in last 5 years)

• Potential for growth - current per capita cement consumption is 142 kg in NER

• Major players - Star Cement and two others - catering to 50-60% of cement demand and deriving benefit of economies of scale

• Consolidation on the cards as small players expected to be edged out eventually

• No new major capacities in pipeline in the region

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: The Star is Set to Shine Brighter More Frontiers of Growth

• Further growth in high potential areas by leveraging operational and financial efficiencies

• Seize the growth opportunities in NER, Eastern Region – partner the government's initiatives to boost infrastructure

• Strengthen and expand dealer/distribution network to capture Eastern markets and deepen penetration into NER

• Future expansion of 3 Mn Ton clinkerization plant at Lumshnong, Meghalaya & 12 MW WHRB project

• Explore and tap new markets to boost margins

• To set-up new capacities to cater to incremental demands of the region

• Focus on retail services

• Expand technical services to enhance customer service and brand building

• Enhance brand recall through innovative marketing strategies, more CSR initiatives

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The Numbers Speak: Successful Financial Track Record

	In ₹ Crores	2017-18	2018-19	2019-20	2020-21	**Q4 FY 19-20 **	Q4 FY 20-21
	Net OperatingRevenue	1,629	1,826	1,841	1720	549	603
	EBIDTA before exceptional item EBIDTA Margin(%) Cash Profit EBIT PBT after exceptional item PAT PAT Margin(%) Net Fixed Asset Total Capital Employed LongTerm Debt Share Capital Net Worth	526 32.56% 457 405 353 331 20.48% 820 2,063 299 42 1,476	455 24.90% 411 349 335 299 16.37% 797 1,966 24 42 1,724	424 23.02% 380 331 322 286 15.51% 931 2,054 3 41 1,857	361 20.98% 277 271 199 187 10.88% 947 2,225 1 41 2,074	132 24.02% 111 107 105 86 15.64% 931 2,054 3 41 1,857	113 18.70% 113 85 83 85 14.15% 947 2,225 1 41 2,074
	ROE(%)	22.40%	17.30%	15.40%	9.0%	18.5%	16.4%
	ROCE(%)	19.60%	17.80%	16.10%	12.2%	20.8%	15.3%
	Debt EquityRatio	0.2	0.01	0	0.00	0.00	0.00
	EPS	7.88	7.13	6.85	4.54	2.08	2.07

** Exceptional Item : Refund/Reversal of Excise duty amounting to ₹ 64.57 Cr. of previous years

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Performance Anatomy

Net Revenue (₹ Crs) PAT (₹ Crs)

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Raw Material Consumption (₹/t)

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+41%
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1090
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Q4 FY 19-20 Q4 FY 20-21

• Increase in freight of Clinker because of collapse of the Shillong Bypass Bridge.

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CSR- Assam, Meghalaya & Bengal

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RAHUT BAGAN PUBLIC TOILET
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SANITIZER DISTRIBUTION
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HEALTH & SANITATION

• Distribution of potable water to Lumshnong, Brichrnyot and Umsahi is going on as per scheduled time frame.

• Garbage collection from Umsohi & Lumshnong village under Waste Management Project.

• Construction Public toilet block at Rahut Bagan, Mohitnagar area was completed.

• Distribution of mask & sanitizer at Gomaria and Hahara High School and in neighbouring schools of GGU plant

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TOILET BLOCK AT SONAPUR RASH FIELD PUBLIC TOILET BLOCK
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• Construction of Toilet Bock at Sonapur Rash Field and at Dhirenpara M.E./ High School

LIVELIHOOD DEVELOPMENT

• Dr Uddhab Kumar Bharali completed development of a broom making device for farmers of Lumshnong - 15 broom making machines & 5 broom stick cutters were procured in March.

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DISTRIBUTION OF HONEY BOTTLE BEE box distribution
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• In Star Usha Tailoring School, training sessions are held in Assam Meghalaya and Mohit Nagar. In Meghalaya, 3480 masks were prepared by the trainees for star employees.

• 82 farmers were trained in collaboration with CPCRI, Mohit Nagar for spice cultivation project , & Rhizomes and manures were distributed

• Livelihood Hub was set up at Mohit Nagar which has Bakery processing unit,

• tailoring school, training hub for beautician and wellness project, bio flock culture,

• Due to COVID-19, online classes are going on for Star USHA Tailoring School in Mohitnagar.

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SPICE DISTRIBUTION SPICE CULTIVATION PROJECT
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• Bee farmers (6 groups of Darjeeling & nearby hill areas) were supported with 300 bee boxes for upscaling their secondary source of livelihood.

• Bee farmers of Assam were supported with floriculture project in their homestead lan

• Surabhi - Dairy Project is being extended in Sonapur area by induction of new cattle.

• Fishery, Duckery, Piggery and bee keeping projects are functioning with steady participation of communities in Assam and Meghalya .

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EDUCATION

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• An additional class room of Khliehriat East U.P. & L.P. School is under construction.

• The Brichyrnot Village school bus is benefiting 43 students of Brichyrnot and Pandere village.

• On-line Art & Dance classes have been continuing at Kala MandirMohitnagar.

• Renovation of two school buildings and construction of boundary wall in two schools were completed in Mohitnagar.

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SCHOOL BUILDING AT SIT & DRAW COMPETITION
SANKARDEV SISHU NIKETAN
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SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME
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• 100 nos Anglo Assamese Dictionaries were distributed among the students of Hahara High School.

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• School Building of Sankardev Sishu Niketan, Sonapur is under construction in collaboration with Round Table India

• An initiative was taken for renovation of roof in Rewa Maheswar High School & Sonapur Pathar L. P. School in shared value mode where Star Cement and School authorities will jointly implement the project

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SCHOOL BUILDING RENOVATION BOUNDARY WALL CONSTRUCTION
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KHLIEHRIT SCHOOL

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GRAVEYARD
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CONSTRUCTION OF MARKET
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RURAL DEVELOPMENT

• Procurement of 70 solar lights were completed Installation process will be started shortly.

• The construction of 17 shops and 1 restaurant were

• completed for localmarket in Lumshnong 126 mtr graveyard &

• connecting road in Lumshnong is under construction.

• The construction of Shymplong road and Borsara Road were completed which is benefitting more than 600 people.

• Construction of public utility area at Rahut Bagan, Gouri Hat stage and renovation of cremation ground in Mohitnagar area were competed.

• One ambulance has been donated to chowrangi more yubak sangha club for addressing medical emergency purposes.

• JYMA club was supported to organize a T-20 cricket tournament from 23[rd] to 31[st] January, 2021 in Jalpaiguri.

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PUBLIC UTILITY AREA AT T-20 CRICKET TOURNAMENT
GOURI KOUN
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AMBULANCE DONATION
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THANK YOU Mr. Sanjay Kr. Gupta

investors@starcement.co.in www.starcement.co.in

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