In 1921, Pollachi was a tiny village, way too modest compared to the bustling town it is today.

But it was here, P.Nachimuthu Gounder laid the foundation for Sakthi Group. It was in this year P.Nachimuthu Gounder broke away from his traditional business of hiring bullock carts and pioneered into passenger transport service. From then on, there was no looking back. He envisaged the path and showed others its means. He founded the Anamallais Bus Transport (ABT), the parent organization of the Sakthi Group in 1931 with 21 buses. It eventually grew into a network covering almost all of South India. After three decades Sakthi Sugars Limited was established in the year 1961, with commercial production of Sugar commencing in the year 1964 at its Sakthinagar Sugar plant. Today it has in its fold four Sugar plants with three of them in Tamil Nadu located at Sakthinagar, Sivaganga and Modakurichi and one plant in Orissa at Dhenkanal. With the aggregate capacity of 19,000 Tonnes of cane Crush per Day (TCD), Sakthi Sugars Limited is one of the largest producers of Sugar in the country. Expanding its industrial presence, Sakthi Sugars Limited diversified into manufacturing of Industrial Alcohol in the year 1972 at Sakthinagar, Tamil Nadu and at Dhenkanal, Orissa in the year 1996. These two distillery plants, undisputedly the largest in their respective states, have an aggregate capacity of 46 KLPD Industrial Alcohol. Soya Products is another range of products manufactured by Sakthi Sugars Limited. It has an advanced Soya processing unit with refinery complex near Pollachi, Tamil Nadu. It handles a capacity of 90,000 Metric tonnes (MT) of soybeans per annum. The company has also installed three Co-generation Power plants at its sugar factories in Tamil Nadu. The combined capacity of power production of these plants is 92 Mega Watt. After meeting the power requirements of the sugar plants the excess power generated is exported to the power grid. Sakthi Sugars Limited is one of the important members of the Sakthi Group contributing a large share of revenue to the group's turnover. In its pursuit for business excellence, the Sakthi Group, ever since its inception has been staunchly inclined towards fulfilling its social commitments. As a dutiful corporate, Sakthi Group has set up many educational and charitable institutions, hospitals and religious centers. It has also made significant contribution to rural development through a number of social welfare activities and initiatives. It has created ample employment opportunities for rural youth through its multi-fold agro-based institutions and other industries. It's a strong belief among us that growth and development must reach all sections of the society and businesses have a responsible role in making this a reality.

The important milestones reached by various divisions and plants of the company and the accolades they have earned are listed below. Name of the unit Sakthinagar Sugar Unit Sakthinagar Distillery Sivaganga Sugar Unit Soya Unit Dhenkanal Sugar Unit Dhenkanal Distillery Cogeneration Plant at Sakthinagar Modakurichi Sugar Unit Cogeneration Plant at Modakurichi Cogeneration Plant at Sivaganga Year Estd. 1964 1972 1989 1990 1994 1996 2003 2007 2007 2008 Capacity 9000 TCD 36000 KLPA 4000 TCD 90000 TPA 2500 TCD 10000 KLPA 32 MW 4000 TCD 25 MW 35 MW 15000 KLPA Remarks Expanded from 7500 TCD 2007 Expanded from 27500 KLPA - Oct. 2007 Expanded from 2500 TCD May 2000 Commissioned on 15th June 1990 Expanded from 1500 TCD 2007 Commissioned on 20th January 1996 Commissioned on November 2003 Commissioned on 7th Sept.2007 Commissioned on 7th Sept.2007 Commissioned on 1st February 2008 Commissioned on 8th June 2003

Ethanol (Anhydrous Alcohol) 2003 Plant

Performance Highlights: Performance of the various Divisions of the company for the current year ended 31st December 2009 and the last accounting year are furnished hereunder: Sugar Division Description Cane Crushed (Lakh MTs.) Recovery % Raw Sugar Processed (Lakh MTs.) Sugar Produced (Lakh Qtls.)-Out of Cane Sugar Produced (Lakh Qtls.)-Out of Raw sugar Total Sugar Produced (Lakh Qtls) Sales (INR in Lakhs) Sakthinagar 2009 14.49 9.24 0.64 13.38 5.54 18.92 2008 23.56 9.01 --21.30 --21.30 Sivaganga 2009 4.35 9.08 0.49 3.94 4.23 8.17 9.79 8.83 --8.64 --8.64 Dhenkanal 2008 3.66 9.99 --3.63 --3.63 1.63 9.39 0.50 1.51 4.36 5.87 Modakurichi 2009 ----1.09 --9.77 9.77 2008 7.14 9.10 --6.50 6.50 6.50

2008 2009

42208 28333 19136 12575 14815 5936 24575 8940

Sakthi Sugars produces High Quality plantation white sugar and refined sugar using superior technology and its time tested process. The sugar produced is at par with International Standards with very low NSR (Non Soluble Residue) value of less than 20 ppm.

Grade S-30 S-30 M-30

ICUMSA 100 45 100

Microns 600 600 1000

Refined quality white sugar with 35 to 45 ICUMSA is exported to many countries. Product Matrix Plants Locations

Sugar Distillery Power Ethanol Bio-Earth Soya

Sakthinagar, Sivaganga, Dhenkanal, Modakurichi Sakthinagar, Dhenkanal Sakthinagar, Sivaganga, Modakurichi Sakthinagar Sakthinagar, Dhenkanal Pollachi, Dhenkanal

Molasses

Molasses is the by-product separated from 'C' grade sugar during the centrifuging of sugar crystals. The yield of molasses per ton of cane is in the range of 4 to 4.5%. The entire quantum of molasses produced is being used for captive consumption in our distilleries.

Bagasse

Bagasse is the fibrous residue from the sugar cane after extracting cane juice. We produce Steam and Power by using bagasse as fuel for the high pressure boilers in the Cogeneration power plants.

Press Mud

Press mud, the solid waste produced while processing sugar cane is rich in potassium, sodium, phosphorous and organic matters. Press mud is also a base material for producing bio-earth which is done by composting with spentwash, a liquid- waste generated out of distillery operation.

Infrastructure Sugar Plants Sakthi Sugars Limited is one of the largest producers of white crystal sugar in the country accounting for a capacity of 19,000 tons of cane crush per day (TCD). In coherence with Sakthi Sugars' continued effort to enhance the efficiency of production many initiatives have been put to practice time and again to enrich the quality of production process to unmatched standards. Some such initiatives are listed below, Scientific farming. Continuous R&D in sugar rich, pest resistant and high yielding sugarcane varieties. Mechanization of cane harvesting. Efficient Sugar manufacturing process to reduce sugar loss. Ensuring cleanliness and hygiene at their best in factory sites. Auto Setting Mill facilities. Energy Saving Schemes like planetary gear boxes, Automated cooling and condensing system, vertical continuous pan, etc.,

Unit IV - Modakurichi

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2007

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The plant with the capacity of 3500TCD was instituted in the Poondurai Semur in Erode District,Tamilnadu.

In the Trial Season during 2007 the Unit crushed 711609 MT of Cane with an average recovery of 9.11 % which is a rare feat and a remarkable achievement in the national level. Subsequently it produced a laudable quantum of 1.21 Lakh qtls of 45 ICUMSA sugar which was exported. The Unit also introduced Decanters for removing impurities from the juice as against Vacuum filters and also installed energy saving equipments to minimize steam consumption and loss.

About Us Sakthi Sugars Limited belongs to Sakthi Group of Companies having multivarious activities in different fields like sugar, industrial alcohol, soya products, power, textiles, transport, finance, dairy and software.

Sakthi Sugars Limited, was promoted by Dr.N.Mahalingam, Chairman of the Company. Incorporated in the year 1961, the commercial production of sugar commenced in the year 1964 at Sakthinagar with a crushing capacity of 1250 MT per day. Today the company has in its fold four Sugar plants; three in Tamil Nadu located at Sakthinagar, Sivaganga and Modakurichi, and one in Orissa State in Dhenkanal. With the aggregate capacity of 19,000 Tonnes of Cane Crush per Day (TCD), Sakthi Sugars Limited is one of the largest producers of sugar in the country. Expanding its industrial presence, Sakthi Sugars Limited expanded its activities into manufacture of Industrial Alcohol in the year 1972 at Sakthinagar, Tamil Nadu and at Dhenkanal, Orissa in the year 1996. These two distilleries are the largest in their respective states, with a capacity of 120 KLPD and 30 KLPD respectively.

Soya Products is another range of products manufactured by Sakthi Sugars Limited. It has an advanced Soya processing unit with refinery complex near Pollachi, Tamil Nadu with an installed crushing capacity of 90,000 MT of soybeans per annum.

The company has also installed three Co-generation Power plants at its sugar factories in Tamil Nadu. The combined capacity of power generation of these plants is 92 Mega Watt. Power generated is exported to State power grid and to third parties, after meeting the internal requirements. A second co-generation plant at Sakthinagar premises is under implementation.