| 1. | Research & Development ( R & D) | |
| (a) | Specific areas in which R & D carried out | Impact of Sodium Carbonate in washing vis-a-vis yarn strength, low temperature steeping and xanthation of viscose. (Rayon & TP Sections) R&D cell continued to work for improving the quality and productivity with special attention on energy conservation. (Cement Sections) New range of product developed for both domestic and export markets with improved quality and reduction in cost. (Tyre Sections). |
| (b) | Benefits derived as a result of above R &D | Improvement in wet elongation (Rayon & TP Sections). Improvement in quality and productivity (Cement Sections). Achieved better productivity, product improvement, capacity utilization and cost reduction (Tyre Section). |
| (c) | Future Plan of Action | Study to reduce solution lye temperature from existing 9 degree centigrade to 1 degree centigrade and its impact on viscose quality, other processed chemicals in aftertreatment. (Rayon & TP Sections) Study for utilisation of waste heat recovery system and use of alternate fuels. (Vasavadatta Cement Section) Introduction of new range of products to cater the ever changing market requirement. (Tyre Sections). |
| (d) |
Expenditure on R & D |
NIL However, the Company paid a cess @ Re. 0.75 per tonne of cement despatched to the Development Commissioner for Cement Industry, Govt. of India, who in turn assists financially to National Council of Cement & Building Materials to carry out Research & Development Programmes in the interest of the Cement Industry. During the year 2008-09, the Company paid Rs.40.81 lacs to the said authority. (Cement Sections). |
| (i) | Capital –NIL | |
| (ii) | Recurring –NIL | |
| (iii) | Total –NIL | |
| (iv) | Total R & D expenditure as a percentage of total turnover |
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| 2. | Technology Absorption, Adaptation and Innovation |
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| (a) | Efforts, in brief, made towards technology absorption, adaptation and innovation |
Installed counter flow cooling tower and use of Tantalum spinnerettes. (Rayon & TP Sections) Installed cement mill 3 vertical roller pregrinder and up graded kiln by changing cyclones MFC TA Duct, preheater fan, SPRS system, VVVF drives. (Kesoram Cement Section) Efforts are being made for enhancement of productivity and energy conservation. Executives / Employees are being regularly deputed for attending seminars and workshops focusing on Research & Development studies to keep them updated of the latest technical developments. (Cement Sections) Technology imported from M/s.Pirelli has been fully adapted to. In-house R & D efforts are on for improvement in productivity. (Tyre Sections) |
| (b) | Benefits derived as a result of the above efforts
e.g. product improvement, cost reduction, product
development, import substitution etc. |
Saving in water and substitution of cost by gold / platinum spinnerettes. (Rayon and TP Sections) Optimum capacity utilisation with reduced power consumption. |
| 3. | In case of imported technology (imported during the last 5 years reckoned from the beginning of the financial year), following information may be furnished : |
Not Applicable |
| (i) | Technology Imported | |
| (ii) | Year of Import | |
| (iii) | Has technology been fully absorbed ? | |
