Climate Change Data

Ravi Kumar Distilleries Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2006-03 to 2010-06)

Reporting Period: 2006-03 to 2010-06

Environmental Metrics

Water Consumption:80,000 liters/day

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Penetrate adjoining markets (Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh).
  • Apply for enlistment to Canteen Stores Department (CSD).
Short-term Goals:
  • Increase production capacity to 3,00,000 cases per month.

Environmental Challenges

  • Various litigations impacting business and financial operations.
  • Show cause notice from Registrar of Companies for violation of section 297 of Companies Act, 1956.
  • Letter from Registrar of Companies for non-compliance of provisions of Section 211(3C), 227 and 255 of the Companies Act, 1956.
  • Acquisition of land from a related party (Ravikumar Properties Private Limited) potentially at unfavorable terms.
  • Potential delays/non-receipt of regulatory approvals for expansion plans.
  • Market presence limited to Puducherry, with regulatory restrictions in neighboring states.
  • Losses incurred by some group companies with negative net worth.
  • Potential conflict of interest due to promoter's interests beyond shareholding and remuneration.
  • Substantial contingent liabilities.
  • Negative cash flows in certain financial years.
  • Delays in procurement of plant & machinery for expansion.
  • Potential delays in commencement of operations impacting profitability.
  • General corporate purposes funding exceeding 20% of issue size.
  • Delays in raising funds from IPO impacting implementation schedule.
  • Lack of appointed public relations agency for brand development.
  • Absence of a monitoring agency for issue proceeds utilization.
  • Promoter/Promoter Group retaining significant control.
  • Dependence on management team.
  • Dependence on manufacturing facility.
  • Inadequate insurance coverage against operating risks.
  • Potential public liability consequences from factory accidents.
  • Dependence on timely supply of quality raw materials.
  • Potential intellectual property infringement.
  • Inadequate brand presence and limited geographical presence.
  • Secured loans with charge over movable and immovable properties.
  • Substantial indebtedness and debt service obligations.
  • Auditor's qualifications in restated financial statements.
  • Unsecured loans repayable on demand.
  • Equity shares issued at a price lower than the issue price in the past.
  • Related party transactions.
  • Heavy regulation of the IMFL industry.
  • Negative perception of the IMFL industry in Indian culture.
  • Political sensitivity of the industry.
  • Slowdown in economic growth in India.
  • Changes in Indian government policies.
  • Terrorist attacks, civil unrest, and other acts of violence.
  • Downgrading of India's debt rating.
  • Natural calamities.
  • Changes in regulatory framework.
  • Price and volume fluctuations of equity shares after the issue.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Compounded non-compliances with Registrar of Companies.
  • Filed compounding application for Companies Act violations.
  • Sent reply letter to Registrar of Companies pleading condonation of non-compliance.
  • Transaction with related party conducted on arms-length basis.
  • Possesses relevant licenses for manufacturing, possession, and sale of IMFL.
  • Propose to tap markets of adjoining states through government agencies.
  • Internal accruals and/or debt to address shortfall in meeting objects of the issue.
  • Audit Committee to monitor utilization of issue proceeds.
  • Maintaining insurance coverage of assets and accident policies.
  • Marketing initiatives to promote brand and increase sales.
  • Expansion plans to increase production capacity.
  • Installation of re-distillation plant to reduce production costs.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Awards & Recognition

  • Chevalerie Due Verre Galant (France)
  • Gem of India Award (All India Achievers Conference)