Key Resolution Details
- Resolution Type: Special Resolution through Postal Ballot via e-voting only
- Subject Matter: Disposal of Plant & Machinery of Ferro Alloy Plant at Rudhraram Village, Patancheruvu Mandal, Sangareddy District, Telangana
- Legal Basis: Section 180(1)(a) of Companies Act, 2013 and other applicable provisions
Voting Schedule
- Cut-off Date: Wednesday, 17th June 2026 (Record Date for determining voting rights)
- E-voting Commencement: Monday, 22nd June 2026 at 9:00 AM IST
- E-voting Conclusion: Tuesday, 21st July 2026 at 5:00 PM IST
- Results Declaration: On or before Thursday, 23rd July 2026
Service Providers
- E-voting Service Provider: CDSL (Central Depository Services India Limited)
- Scrutinizer: M/s BSS & Associates, Company Secretaries
- Registrar & Transfer Agent: Venture Capital & Corporate Investments Pvt Ltd
Reasons for Plant Disposal (As per Explanatory Statement)
The Company faced persistent operational and financial challenges at its Ferro Alloy Plant:
Technical Issues:
- Submerged Arc Furnace (SAF) technology sourced from Russia with open hood configuration
- Critical mechanical components exposed to extreme heat causing frequent damage
- Operations limited to 60-70% of installed capacity due to repeated shutdowns
Financial Challenges:
- Power costs accounted for nearly 80% of finished product cost
- Power tariffs increased from ₹5.50 to ₹8.00 per unit in 2023
- Additional cost of approximately ₹21,250 per ton due to tariff escalation
- Plant consumes ~8,500 units per ton of Ferro Silicon
- Market volatility in Ferro alloys industry with sharp price declines
Regulatory & Environmental Constraints:
- Villagers lodged complaints with Pollution Control Board regarding emissions
- Regulatory restrictions imposed due to environmental concerns
- Rapid urbanization in plant area leading to local resistance against polluting industries
Viability Assessment:
- Independent Chartered Engineer appointed found restart not viable
- Cited technological obsolescence, high power intensity, volatile market conditions
- Complete refurbishment and pollution control equipment would require substantial capital cost
Asset Disposal Plan
- Plant, machinery, equipment and other movable assets to be disposed in "as is where is" condition
- Disposal through transparent sale process
- Land will be retained for future monetization through alternative economic uses
Utilization of Proceeds
Net proceeds from the sale will be utilized for:
- Repayment of existing loans and reduction of interest burden
- Enhancement of working capital of the Company
- General business purposes
Document Availability
- Available on company website: www.chromesilicon.com
- Available on CDSL e-voting website: www.evotingindia.com
- Available on BSE website: www.bseindia.com