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In respect of the Capital goods and allied machinery being purchased for ongoing projects, the benefit of Cenvat credit is available under Rule 4 of the Cenvat Credit Rules, 2004 subject to fulfilment of the conditions specified. Notes: 1. The above Statement of Possible Direct Tax Benefits sets out the provisions of law in a summary manner only and is not a complete analysis or listing of all potential tax consequences of the purchase, ownership and disposal of equity shares; 2. The above Statement of Possible Direct Tax Benefits sets out the possible tax benefits available to the Company and its shareholders under the current tax laws as amended by the Finance Act, 2006 presently in force in India. Several of these benefits are dependent on the Company or its shareholders fulfilling the conditions prescribed under the relevant tax laws; 3. This statement is only intended to provide general information to the investors and is neither designed nor intended to be a substitute for professional tax advice. In view of the individual nature of the tax consequences, the changing tax laws, each investor is advised to consult his or her own tax consultant with respect to the specific tax implications arising out of their participation in the issue; 4. In respect of non-residents, the tax rates and the consequent taxation mentioned above shall be further subject to any benefits available under the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement, if any, between India and the country in which the non-resident has fiscal domicile; and 5. The stated benefits will be available only to the sole/first named holder in case the shares are held by joint shareholders. 6. In view of the individual nature of tax consequences, each investor is advised to consult his/her own tax advisor with respect to specific tax consequences of his/her participation in the issue. For B.M. Chatrath & Co. Chartered Accountants (UMESH C. PANDEY) Partner Membership No. : 55252 Place: New Delhi Date : 01.08.2009 63

SECTION IV: ABOUT THE ISSUER COMPANY INDUSTRY OVERVIEW Manufacture of alcohol Alcohol is a member of a class of organic compounds containing carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, considered as hydroxyl derivatives of hydrocarbons, produced by the replacement of one or more hydrogen atoms by one or more hydroxyl (-OH) GROUPS. (Source: About Distillery Industry of India from www.aidaindia.org/aida/about_distillery.html) In India, the bulk of alcohol is being produced from sugarcane molasses. Molasses is a thick viscous bye-product of the sugar industry, which is acidic in nature, rich in salts; dark brown in colour and it also contains sugar, which could not be crystallized. For manufacturing alcohol, the Molasses is diluted with water into a solution containing 15-16% of sugar. This solution is then inoculated with yeast strain and is allowed to ferment at room temperature. The fermented wash is distilled in a series of distillation columns to obtain alcohol of adequate/ requisite strength and quality/ specification. This alcohol is used for various purposes, both potable and industrial. For manufacture of alcoholic beverages, the alcohol is, if required, matured and blended with malt alcohol (for manufacture of whisky) and diluted to requisite strength to obtain the desired type of liquor/ Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL). This is then bottled in bottles of various sizes for the convenience of consumers. (Source: www.aidaindia.org) India is the third largest market for alcoholic beverages in the world. It has over 295 distilleries, which are scattered throughout the country, having an installed capacity for production of 3,540 million litres of alcohol. There has been a steady increase in the production of alcohol in the country, with the production doubling from 887.2 million litres in 1992-93 to 1,654 million litres in 1999-2000 and is estimated to treble to 2300 million litres by 2007-08. The licensed capacity is concentrated mainly in 3 states, viz., Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Tamilnadu. (source: www.aidaindia.org/public/AboutAida.php & www.ptinews.com) According to the Reserve Bank of India’s latest Report on ‘State finances: A study of budgets of 2006-07’, Liquor (Excise) alone is slated to yield Rs. 29,533.48 Cr, making it the largest revenue source for the States after Sales Tax (being Rs. 1,20,709.15 Cr). 64

SECTION IV:<br />

ABOUT THE ISSUER COMPANY<br />

INDUSTRY OVERVIEW<br />

Manufacture of alcohol<br />

Alcohol is a member of a class of organic compounds containing carbon, hydrogen and oxygen,<br />

considered as hydroxyl derivatives of hydrocarbons, produced by the replacement of one or<br />

more hydrogen atoms by one or more hydroxyl (-OH) GROUPS. (Source: About Distillery<br />

Industry of India from www.aidaindia.org/aida/about_distillery.html)<br />

In India, the bulk of alcohol is being produced from sugarcane molasses. Molasses is a thick<br />

viscous bye-product of the sugar industry, which is acidic in nature, rich in salts; dark brown in<br />

colour and it also contains sugar, which could not be crystallized.<br />

For manufacturing alcohol, the Molasses is diluted with water into a solution containing 15-16%<br />

of sugar. This solution is then inoculated with yeast strain and is allowed to ferment at room<br />

temperature. The fermented wash is distilled in a series of distillation columns to obtain alcohol<br />

of adequate/ requisite strength and quality/ specification. This alcohol is used for various<br />

purposes, both potable and industrial. For manufacture of alcoholic beverages, the alcohol is, if<br />

required, matured and blended with malt alcohol (for manufacture of whisky) and diluted to<br />

requisite strength to obtain the desired type of liquor/ Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL). This is<br />

then bottled in bottles of various sizes for the convenience of consumers.<br />

(Source: www.aidaindia.org)<br />

India is the third largest market for alcoholic beverages in the world. It has over 295 distilleries,<br />

which are scattered throughout the country, having an installed capacity for production of 3,540<br />

million litres of alcohol. There has been a steady increase in the production of alcohol in the<br />

country, with the production doubling from 887.2 million litres in 1992-93 to 1,654 million litres<br />

in 1999-2000 and is estimated to treble to 2300 million litres by 2007-08. The licensed capacity<br />

is concentrated mainly in 3 states, viz., Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Tamilnadu. (source:<br />

www.aidaindia.org/public/AboutAida.php & www.ptinews.com)<br />

According to the Reserve Bank of India’s latest Report on ‘State finances: A study of budgets of<br />

2006-07’, Liquor (Excise) alone is slated to yield Rs. 29,533.48 Cr, making it the largest revenue<br />

source for the States after Sales Tax (being Rs. 1,20,709.15 Cr).<br />

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