Raymond Ltd Company History

The Company was incorporated on 10th September, 1925 at Mumbai. It

manufactures woollen and worsted and hosiery yarns, knitting wool,

engineers' steel files and cement.

30,000 shares issued to the Managing Agents for consideration other

than cash. 200 shares allotted to the Directors and 19,800 shares to

their friends for cash.

A factory was set up at Thane for manufacturing engineers' steel

files.

A new factory building was constructed and complete plant and

machinery with the exception of wool washing and backwashing machinery

were received and erected.

The Balance machinery and high temperature wool top dyeing machine

were installed.

The Raymond Woollen Mills Ltd., was registered in Kenya for

manufacturing knitting yarns and price goods of wool and wool mixed

with synthetic fibres, and woollen and worsted fabrics.

The Raymond Woollen Mills (Kenya) Ltd., became a subsidiary of the

Company. The Company's holding in this subsidiary at the end of March

1996 stood at 5,40,000 of K. Shs. 200 each out of 7,55,625 shares of K.

Shs. 200 each.

J.K. (England), Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company were

appointed to act as selling agents for woollen goods in U.K., with

effect from 1st January.

The Company undertook a scheme of research and development for sheep

breeding and wool production in India with a view to produce

indigenously Merino type wool.

5,04,000 Bonus equity shares issued in prop. 1:3.

The Company undertook to set up a new woollen mill unit in Jalgaon in

Maharashtra.

20,16,000 Bonus equity shares issued in prop. 1:1.

The Company offered to the public 1,20,000-12% (taxable) secured

debentures of Rs 400 each for cash at par.

The Company offered during September, 6,00,000 No. of equity shares

of Rs 10 each at a premium of Rs 10 per share for cash (Prop. 5 No. of

equity: 1 Debenture). 27,29,200 bonus equity shares issued in prop.

3:5. 25,000 - 5% Pref. shares cancelled. 25,000 - 5% pref. shares

issued.

The Company decided to set up a modern Wool Combing Division in

collaboration with Sir James Mill & Sons Ltd., Bradford, U.K.

The Dhule farm experienced a strike which culminated in violence and

theft. The Company, therefore, decided to discontinue the sheep

development project to avoid further loss of life and property.

The Company subsequently entered into an agreement with the

Maharashtra Sheep Development Corporation Ltd., under which the

Company's entire flock of sheep was handed over to them.

14,25,600 No. of equity shares issued at a prem. of Rs 2.50 per share

to financial institutions upon conversion of loans/debentures.

During September, the Company issued 4,80,000 - 13.5% secured

convertible debentures of Rs 475 each to provide a part of the finance

required for the expansion of the Company's cement plant. Of these

1,32,000 debentures were reserved for preferential allotment to

non-residents, 1,20,000 to the equity shareholders and 33,000 for

allotment to the Company's employees and business associates. The

balance 1,95,000 debentures were offered to the public.

Each debenture holder has the right to receive 5 No. of equity shares

of Rs 10 each at a premium of Rs 5 per share on 1st April, 1985 without

any further notice. The non-convertible portion of Rs 400 per

debenture is redeemable at par in three annual installments of Rs 133,

Rs 133, Rs 134 in the 8th, 9th and 10th year respectively.

24,00,000 No. of equity shares of Rs 10 each issued (prem. Rs 5 per

share) upon conversion of 13.5% convertible debentures in April 1985.

25,000 - 6.5% Pref. shares redeemed on 30.6.1985.

The Company received a letter of intent for the manufacture of High

carbon/alloy steel profile sections, High speed steel twist drills,

tool bits, blanks, etc., Engineers steel files and rasps in the

backward district of Ratnagiri in Maharashtra.

The Company received a letter of intent for the manufacture of 15,000

tonnes per annum of polyester filament yarn (PFY). This project was

proposed to be set up in Allahabad district of U.P.

The Company offered 8,00,000 - 15% secured redeemable non-convertible

debentures of Rs 100 each as rights to resident Indian equity and

preference shareholders in the ratio 1 Deb. : 16 No. of equity shares

held and 5 debentures: 8 preference shares held. Additional debentures

for Rs 250 lakhs were allotted to retain excess subscription. These

debentures will be redeemed at a premium of 5% on the expiry of 7 years

from the date of allotment.

A memorandum of understanding was signed with Toray Industries of

Japan.

Another letter of intent was received for the manufacture of textiles

made wholly or partly out of synthetic fibre/yarns by installation of

50,000 spindles and 1,500 looms. This project was proposed to be set

up in the backward district of Balaghat in M.P.

The Company issued and allotted 10,00,000 (series IV) 14%

non-convertible debentures of Rs 100 each aggregating Rs 100 lakhs on

rights basis. These debentures are redeemable on 1st January, 1998 at

a premium of 5% on the face value of the debentures.

The Company privately placed with U.T.I., 2,50,000-14%

non-convertible debentures of Rs 100 each aggregating Rs 250 lakhs.

These debentures are redeemable at a premium of 5% of the face value,

on 25th January, 1995.

1,12,36,800 bonus equity shares issued in prop. 1:1.

As a part of expansion of its weaving capacity, 5 new looms were

installed on 31st March. 23 new looms were installed and combing

capacity was expanded. The Ring frames in the spinning department were

replaced.

The letter of intent for manufacture of 15,000 tonnes per annum of

PFY was transferred in the name of `Raymonds Synthetics, Ltd.', a

subsidiary Company promoted to implement the project.

A project to expand the capacity of the cement plant from 12 lakh

tonnes to 18 lakh tonnes per annum was being undertaken.

The Company issued 4,00,000-14% secured non-convertible debentures of

Rs 100 each on to financial institutions on private placement basis.

These debentures were to be redeemed on 12th June, 1996 at a premium of

Rs 5 per debenture.

During October, the Company offered 89,89,440 - 12.5% convertible

debentures of Rs 75 each to the then existing shareholders in the ratio

of two debentures for every five equity shares held.

Another 4,49,472 debentures were offered to employees, Indian working

directors and workers of the Company on an equitable basis.

The Company retained 16,19,435 debentures to meet oversubscription.

As per the terms of issue, Rs 45 of each debenture will be converted

into one equity share of Rs 10 each at a premium of Rs 35 per share on

1st July, 1990. Accordingly, 106,08,875 shares were allotted. The

remaining portion of Rs 30 of each debenture will be redeemed at par in

three equal installments of Rs 10 each on the expiry of 7th, 8th and

9th year from the date of of allotment of the debentures. The first

instalments of Rs 10 per debenture was redeemed during 1996-97.

A new plant for the manufacture of files and twist drills was being

set up at Pithampur, near Indore in Madhya Pradesh.

It was decided to expand the installed capacity further from 18 lakh

tonnes to 22 lakh tonnes per annum by mid 1993.

The Company had applied for a licence to produce 75,000 tonnes per

annum of purified terepthalic acid.

The Company proposed to manufacture cold rolled steel strips/sheets

and silicon steel sheets with an installed capacity of 1,50,000 MTA in

technical collaboration with Allegheny Ludlum Corporation, Pittsburg,

USA at Wadivarhe, Nasik. The plant was commissioned in September 1995.

The Company issued 90,63,577-16% (Taxable) Secured Redeemable

non-Convertible debentures of Rs 100 each with detachable warrants by

way of rights to the existing shareholders and employees. The holders

of the equity warrants have a right to apply and be allotted one equity

share of Rs 10 each upon payment of Rs 150 (Premium Rs 140).

During September, the Company issued US $63 million comprising of

39,57,286 GDRs equal to 79,14,572 No. of equity shares at a price of US

$ 15.92 per GDR.

The name of the Company was changed from Raymond Woollen Mills Ltd.

to Raymond Limited.

A new brand of cement `Dura-Guard' a high degree of durability was

introduced.

The Company promoted joint venture Company viz. Raymond Calitri Denim

Ltd. with Calitri Denim Industries SPA, Italy to produce high quality

ring denim fabrics.

The overall working was adversely affected by various factors such as

strike at its major textile plant at Chhindwara, slackness in demand

and consequently lower prices for most of the products, continuous

escalation in costs and credit stringency coupled with high interest

costs.

The strike at the major textile plant at Chandwara was resolved in

the first week of April, and normal working was restored.

Due to fall in output of electrical equipment, demand for silicon

steel continued to be sluggish throughout the year. The Company

entered into a basic understanding with EBG Gesellschaft (belonging to

Thyssen steel group of Germany) for transfer of steel division into a

joint venture subject to necessary approvals.

J.K. (Mumbai), Ltd., is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.

All the 2 lakh equity shares of Rs 100 each issued by this subsidiary

are held by the Company as on 31st March.

Jaykayorg A.G., Switzerland with an issued and paid-up capital of 500

shares of Swiss Francs 100 each is a wholly owned subsidiary of the

Company.

As on 31st March, the Company held 2,39,930 No. of equity shares of

Rs 10 each respectively out of 2,40,000 No.of equity shares issued by

Pashmina Holdings, Ltd.

From January, J.K. Chemicals Ltd. became a subsidiary of the Company.

As on 31st March, the Company held 34,89,878 No. of equity shares of Rs

100 each out of 58,22,200 No. of equity shares issued by the

subsidiary.

As on 31st March, the Company and its nominees held all the 9,80,000

No. of equity shares of Rs 10 each issued by J.K. Helene Curties Ltd.

As on 31st March, the Company and its nominees held 5,40,000 No. of

equity shares of K.Shs 200 each in the subsidiary.

The steel division was set up and the first phase was commissioned

during 1995. The company had tied up with Allegheny Ludlum of US, the

leader in speciality steel for a technology collaboration.

Raymond and EBG signed a memorandum of understanding on April 5, to

form a joint venture.

The ratings assigned to the non-convertible debentures (NCD) issues

of Raymond Ltd and Raymond Synthetics Ltd have been downgraded to AA-

and AA-(SO) from AA and AA (SO), respectively by the Credit Rating and

Information Services of India Ltd (Crisil).

EBG Gesellschaft, a 100 percent subsidiary owned by the Thyssen

group, was to form a 76:24 joint venture with the steel division of

Raymond to form a new company named EBG India Ltd.

The `FAA' rating assigned to the fixed deposit programme of Raymond

has also been placed under watch with developing implications.

The steel division, for which Raymond had a technical collaboration

with US-based Alleghany Ludlum Corporation, has an installed capacity

of 45,000 silicon steel and one lakh tonne of cold rolled cold

annealed, which is likely to be expanded by another one lakh tonne.

Raymond Ltd. launched `Manzoni', a premium brand of formal shirts and

ties.

The Company has entered into a relationship with Morarjee Brembana,

the manufacturer, which will ensure that the most contemporary products

are introduced in the country.

CARE has reaffirmed the PR1+ rating to the company's commercial paper

programme of Rs 1 billion.

The Company has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement dated April

27, for the divestment of its Cement Division as a going concern to

M/s. Lafarge India Ltd.

The Raymonds board approved the appointment of Mr Gautam Singhania as

the new chairman and managing director of the Raymond Group.

Raymond has sold its steel unit for Rs 412.26 crore to EBG Germany, a

subsidiary of ThyssenKrupp Stahl, the German steel gian.

The company accordingly signed the Agreement to Sell Undertaking with

EBG India Pvt. Ltd., and has received a sum of Rs. 386.86 crores in

cash and has allotted 2,54,00,000 No. of equity shares of Rs. 10/- each

aggregating Rs. 25.40 crores in the share capital of EBG India Pvt.

Ltd.

The Vijaypat Singhania group flagship Raymond Ltd, as part of its

ongoing restructuring exercise, amalgamate its wholly owned subsidiary

Raymond Calitri Denim, which streered the group's foray into denim

wear.

Crisil has upgraded and removed from rating watch the AA-rating

assigned to a Rs 90.5 crore non-convertible debenture programme of the

company to AA+.

Million Air, The aviation division of Raymonds Limited, has tied up

with Indiainfo.com India's premier portal, to promote the sales of its

helicopter joy-rides' gift vouchers on Indiainfo's `Shopping Mall'.

The Company has divested its Steel Division to EBG India Pvt. Ltd., a

joint venture company in which the company holds 24% Equity Stake, vide

the 'Agreement to Sell an Undertaking on Slump Sales Basis'.

The Company has acquired the files division of the A.V. Birla group

company, HGI Industries. The two companies have signed a memorandum of

understanding for the transfer of HGI's plant in Kolkata to Raymond for

a consideration of Rs 17.5 crore.

Raymond Ltd will commence a buy-back offer of its shares at a maximum

price of Rs 160 rupees from 7th March.

J K Ansell, the 50:50 joint venture between the Vijaypat Singhania

group company Raymond and Australia-based Ansell International, is

expanding its business portfolio.

Raymond Ltd has selected Leo Burnett, RK Swamy BBDO and Contract Advertising

for its Rs.45cr Advertising account.

Raymong informed BSE that the Steel Files Division of HGI Industries Ltd. located

at Kolkota, West Bengal has been acquired by Hindustan Files Ltd.

Raymond Ltd has executed the Memorandum of Understanding with Color Plus Fashions

Private Ltd.to acquire the entire share holding of Color Plus in a phased manner and

subject to due deligence and obtaining necessary approvals.

Raymond Ltd has raised up Rs.25cr through its secured non-convertible debenture

issue through book building route with a greenshoe option of the same amount.

Crisil has assigned AA+ rating to the debenture issue of Raymond Ltd.

Raymong Ltd has set to manufacture suit lengths in the Super 200's wool category

which will be only one of three companies to manufacture this kind of suits.

Shri R Narayanan has been nominated as GM -Legal and Company Secretary

and Compliance Officer by the Raymong Ltd.

Raymond Ltd. has informed that the Board of Directors of the Company at their meeting held on May 13, 2003 had nominated Shri R Narayanan, General Manager - Legal & Company Secretary as Compliance Officer.

Shri Akshay Singhania has ceased to be a Director of the Company

Raymonds sets up apparel subsidiary to cater to export mart

Raymond signs JV agreement with Lanificio Fedora, Italy on June 20, 2005

Raymond signs JV agreement with MOB Outillage, France

Raymond launches Chairman's Collection in South Indian mkt

0Raymond Ltd has informed that a 50:50 Joint Venture (JV) Agreement has been signed on November 10, 2006 between the Company and Grotto S.p.A., of Italy (the owner of the international brand 'Gas') for sale in India of casual apparel and accessories bearing the trademark 'Gas'.

Raymond ltd has appointed Shri Thomas Fernandes, as the Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of the Company with effect from November 1, 2008 in place of Shri R. Narayanan who has retired from the Company with effect from October 31, 2008.

Raymond Ltd has appointed Shri H. Sunder as President - Finance & Chief Financial Officer of the Company with effect from December 16, 2009.

Raymonds Buys Finest Australian Wool

Launch of Raymond's first exclusive Made-To-Measure store at Palladium, Phoenix Mills..

Raymond income rises marginally from Rs.240 crore to Rs.244 crore

Raymonds net profit rise 24 percent.

Raymond's auto components business acquires Trinity India

Raymonds - Board recommends Dividend 25 25% (Previous year 10%) for the financial year 2011-12.

Raymond eyee 2000 outlet over 180 town for makers brand in gujarat

Raymond has been placed at the top of the ‘Textile and Garment’ segment as the ‘Most Admired Companies in India.

Raymond Vapi plant has won the Second Prize in the National Energy Conservation Award.

Raymond won the Most Respected Company award in the textile and apparel sector.

Raymond Wins National Energy Conservation.

Raymond "The Complete Man" TV commercial (husband-baby) has won the "National Laadli Media & Advertising Award for Gender Sensitivity".

Raymond Launches Online Store.

ColorPlus bags 'Most Admired Men's Apparel Store' Award.

Raymond launches 'I Love Wool' drive nationally.

Raymond Ltd has he Scheme of Amalgamation and Arrangement of Trinity India Limited.

Raymond introduces international jacketing collection

Raymond launches line of lightweight linen in the city

Raymond opens exclusive store in Chennai.

Raymond introduces Technosmart collections.

Raymond arm inks pact with Neel Metals Products to sell ROSE.

Raymond opens Greenfield linen manufacturing facility.

Raymond has launched its branded Khadi label, Khadi by Raymond under a partnership with KVIC and will promote the fabric globally.

Raymond Limited has completed the acquisition of 26% equity stake with voting rights of Shahane Solar Power Private Limited.

Raymond sets up New Division for Real Estate Foray.

Raymond Launches First Ceremonial store in mumbai.

Raymond enters realty with 14 acres Home project in Thane.

Raymond Launches Anti-Viral Range Of Fabrics For Suiting And Shirting.

Raymond Incorporates New Firm For Real Estate Business.

Raymond Ltd. Collaborates with DDB Mudra group for its latest campaign.

Raymond to hand over 900 flats 2 yrs ahead of deadline.

Received 100% Placement by Raymond Tailoring Center in Kohima Nagaland.

Raymond Group to Acquire business of Maini Precision Products Limited..

Raymond Realty rapidly expands its presence in Thane with the launch of its fourth project.

Patel Engineering Limited along with Joint Venture ("JV") Partner bags Rihand Micro Irrigation Project, company's

share 5,120.47 million".