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Bajaj Electricals brings light Into the

many rural households across the heart

of our country. Under the Rajiv Gandhi

Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana about 7

lakhs BPL (below poverty line) homes

have been lit up in remote villages of

West Bengal, Orissa and Chhattisgarh.

We have already brought hope to

39,365 rural households in Chhattisgarh

and we are honoured to continue our

work to take the nation forward.

We are thankful to CSPDCL

(Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution

Company Ltd.) and NESCL (NTPC Electric

Supply Company Ltd.) who provided us

the opportunity to serve the people in

remote villages.

It is a proud moment for us at

Bajaj Electricals and indeed for the

entire country.

Five EPisodes are complete;

and it's January 2011, which

means yet another calendar

year has drawn to a close.

The year gone by has been

significant in many ways for

both, Country and Company.

India has become sports

oriented like never before

with its success at

Commonwealth Games 2010

and Asian Games 2010. The

country is also back to a

healthy GDP growth of 8.9% .

The year has been special for

Bajaj as well:

The awesome lighting by

BEL was very visible

around the Commonwealth Games venues in New Delhi.

The original Bajaj Eye logo completed 50 years of existence an

emotional experience for any brand.

For the very first time BEL touched a market capitalization of over

` 3000 crore.

For the first time in its history E&P BU qualified for the sub-station

erection of over 132 KV lines.

E&P BU also bagged its largest LED order, fending off stiff

competition for Kolkatta's Vidhya Sagar Setu 2 Bridge.

Introduction of the auto lift iron by the company has been a

significant contribution by R&D of the company.

But lots of challenges still lie ahead and E&P BU has to raise the bar

further to achieve its goal of crossing the daunting ` 1000 crore mark, in

the remainder of the financial year 2010-11. Working capital

improvement is going to be key to profitability, growth and sustenance.

We will strengthen our training and skills to achieve the big challenges

that are ahead. The company as a whole will focus diligently towards

human resource development and R&D.

Wishing you all a great coming in 2011.

Jai ho !

ANANT BAJAJExecutive Director

Bajaj Electricals Ltd.

Dear EPDians,

On the occasion of the 1st Anniversary and New Year special issue of EPisodes,

let me congratulate the Editorial team of this in-house magazine, who worked

with great zest throughout the year to compile every quarterly issue.

At the same time, I take this opportunity to wish you all a very Happy and

Prosperous New Year.

We have hardly just the final quarter of the Financial Year left, and given that E&P

contributes more than one-third of Bajaj Electricals turnover, our performance

would determine the performance of the company in a considerable way.

After twenty eight quarters (almost seven years) of continuous growth from

quarter to quarter, the July-September 2010 quarter has shown a negative

growth mainly because of margin erosion. This quarter was extremely difficult

for E&P and the margins were majorly impacted.

When the margins get impacted because of increase in raw material cost or

competitive price pressures, the only way that one can still achieve the planned

profit objective is by concentrating on volumes, working capital and cost

optimization.

As far as costs are concerned, employee cost is a major cost and therefore

clearly each one needs to put in that extra effort to work more efficiently so that

increased output can be maintained without addition to the head count.

Inventories are within our control and therefore proper managing and planning

is necessary so that we can work at minimum inventories.

As far as receivables are concerned, there is need to have proper

documentation and follow up to assure we receive payments as per schedule.

We are fortunate that we have an order book of over ` 1000 crore as on

December 31, 2010. Therefore, we must ensure that maximum orders get

converted into sales. I hope that from the current quarter onward we will get

back to our winning ways.

Wishing all EPDians all the very best in the New Year!

SHEKHAR BAJAJChairman & Managing Director


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Dear EPDians,

EPisodes is already a year old... I

would like to express my deep

appreciation to the Editorial Team

for the success on the initiative

taken to connect all EPDians

across all our offices, regions,

branches, manufacturing units

and project sites.

I also take this opportunity to wish

each and every EPDian and their

family members a very Happy

and Prosperous New Year 2011,

filled with fun, frolic, good health

and sterling performance at work.

The year 2010, which has just

gone by, has been very exciting

with all the ups and downs

associated with our business. Let us now welcome 2011 which zooms in, full of

promises and huge potential and with all the challenges that make our work life

so exciting and satisfying.

Our past record of consistent performance did face a dent in the closing stages

of 2010, which once again gives all EPDians an opportunity to prove that 'When

the going gets tough, the tough get going'; and close FY 2010-11 on a high

note. Let us resolve to overcome our problems by focusing on major issues of

concern like working capital, outstanding, inventories and thereby improve our

efficiency and competitiveness.

I am sure that with the dedicated team spirit of EPDians, we will overcome all

challenges and live up to the expectations of the company and all stakeholders

and keep the flag flying higher and stronger.

Wishing you all the very best for the Year 2011!!

Good Luck

LALIT MEHTA

Executive President (E&P BU)


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Dear EPDians,

My congratulations on completing the first anniversary of EPisodes and

coming up with a high quality, informative, relevant and meaningful in-

house magazine. The editorial team deserves our kudos and thanks.

The E&P BU makes a significant difference in meeting the infrastructure

needs of our country in diverse segments such as Power Transmission,

Power Distribution, Rural Electrification, Area Lighting, Sports Lighting

and Road Signages. Indeed the E&P BU is an integral part of India's

infrastructure story across vital sectors like Power, Roads, Industry,

Aviation, Ports, etc.

India will see USD 500 Billion of investments in the infrastructure sector

in the coming 5 years. This presents a unique opportunity for value

creation and redefining the role as well as future goals and

achievements of E&P BU. In this endeavor of building tomorrow's India, I

wish Team Bajaj E&P BU, a glorious success and many successful

milestones.

Yours cordially,

R RAMAKRISHNAN

Executive Director


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FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

Its celebration time! And no, we aren't just talking about the New Year. Or may be we

are talking about the new year. A different kind of new year. From the perspective of

EPisodes, it is also a new year – our second year begins with this issue.

Exactly one year ago, our first issue saw the light of day. Five issues later, we have to say,

it's been a happy journey, and for which we have a few people to thank. Primarily the

support and encouragement of the management, and of course, you the reader.

But enough of the serious bit. On this the first anniversary of EPisodes, we've decided

that celebration means fun. So fun is what we're going to have. This issue, we're going

to focus on the anniversary, you the people at E&P and on a trip down memory lane.

For starters, we're sprucing up our editorial page itself. After all the hard work put in

over the past year, we thought we owe ourselves a bit of fun.

Of course, some of our regular features still stay. Work after all, does go on. Before we

sign off, we'd like to thank all our well wishers, all those who supported and encouraged

us, and especially all those who wrote in and contributed towards making EPisodes

what we intended it to be... a forum for everyone at E&P.

Happy New Year. Work hard and have plenty of fun. As you can see, we’re already

practicing what we preach.

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E&P BU ChroniclesE&P BU ChroniclesIt was in the 1960s, that Bajaj Electricals decided to enter rupee and period in time, it was a commendable effort. The

the turnkey projects execution space, and hence launched start was made, and growth followed immediately.

its Contracts Division. Subsequently renamed Lighting In 1994-95, LPS itself was renamed Engineering & Projects

Projects Services (LPS), the main scope of its business was Division (EPD). The change in name was more than just

providing lighting packages for power plants and other cosmetic – signifying, as it did, a change in business

industrial facilities. portfolio. The emphasis had shifted to design and execution

Humble beginnings... humble turnover too. A modest ` 2-3 of electrical projects. No more was the company just a

crore. But then the entire division comprised just 6-8 ‘provider of light’.

people. Considering per-person-productivity, value of the

In 1994-95, LPS itself was

renamed Engineering & Projects

Division (EPD). The change in

name was more than just cosmetic

– signifying, as it did, a change in

business portfolio.

The Next Wave

Today, E&P BU is a buzz of

intense activity with a network

of offices across the country,

and includes over 800

engineers alone.

Past, Present and Future.

Darwin’s theory of evolution, while propounding that

only the fittest survive, was based, at the core of its very

premise, on the fact that all things evolve. As we

pondered on the content for this first anniversary

edition of EPisodes, the origin and evolution of our own

company seemed to be the perfect lead story. Yet, in

keeping with the anniversary theme of celebration, this

down-memory-lane piece will also commemorate

present and recent numbers, symbolic as they are of

our collective effort and success.

As we all know, Engineering & Projects Business Unit –

or simply E&P BU – is a part of Bajaj Electricals Ltd.,

which itself a part of the 72-year-old, ` 30000 crore

Bajaj Group, ranked amongst India’s largest and most

successful conglomerates.

The next wave of evolution unfolded in 2001, when Today, E&P BU is a buzz of intense activity with a

EPD commissioned its own dedicated galvanising and network of offices across the country, and includes

manufacturing plant – today, a jewel in our crown... the over 800 engineers alone. The company clocked up

Ranjangaon Unit ranks amongst the top five integrated revenues of over ̀ 755 crore in FY 2009-10. A driver of

manufacturing facilities of its kind in the world. the company’s economic fortunes, it contributes a

third of Bajaj Electrical’s topline.EPD itself underwent further transformation;

rechristened into its present avatar - Engineering & Indeed, the responsibility on us is great. But as we

Projects Business Unit (E&P BU), and trifurcated into always have, we will continue to rise to the occasion.

separate business divisions. A corporate structure as it Let us delve deeper and discover what makes the three

stands today, E&P BU comprises three divisions – divisions and the Ranjangaon Unit tick.

Highmast & Street Lighting, Transmission Line Towers

and Special Projects.


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Special Projects Division

The Special Projects Division has four core areas of competency:

Power Plant illumination

Power distribution and rural electrification

Sports Stadium lighting

Special lighting such as monuments, public utilities and sound

& light shows.

This Division returned a turnover of ̀ 265 crore in 2008-09, and is

targeting ̀ 335 crore for the current financial year. Over the years,

the Division has executed several prestigious projects, and its

achievements are worthy of a leader.

For the last-mentioned project, the special designer • Market leader in Thermal Power Plant illumination bracket has become so popular that it is now called the packages with a dominant share of over 60% of all CIDCO bracket, with municipal corporations across the power plants in the country. Some 20 ongoing country opting for the same. The successful completion power plant lighting projects reinforce this status.of this project has given a major boost to the street

• Biggest power station illumination project at lighting business of E&P BU, necessitating the Mundra for Tata Group. consideration of a separate group to focus purely on

this business.• First rural electrification project at Janjgir Champa

district of Chhattisgarh. A

major achievement as more

experienced companies are

struggling to complete their

projects.

• Biggest single order for a rural

electrification project, worth

` 203 crore for Murshidabad

district from NTPCESL.

• Sports lighting for all outdoor

and indoor multi-purpose

stadia for three consecutive With all the experience gained over the years in the field National Games; 2002 – Hyderabad, 2007 – of project management, the Special Projects Division is Guwahati and 2009 – Ranchi.now considering other diversification opportunities in

• Sports lighting projects for six cricket stadia, the following areas:including the first-ever stadium in the country using

• HV packages for 132kV / 220kV / 400kV sub-the 6 high mast system and modern concept of stations.Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) system for

lighting control. • R-APDRP Projects.

• Very prestigious sports lighting project for the • Complete electrification for power plants including Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, which will host the cabling, switchgears, DG sets, earthing etc.finals of 2011 Cricket World Cup; and also Rajkot

• Integrated projects of illumination, building Cricket Stadium in Gujarat.management and fire fighting.

• Electrification of the world-class Bandra-Worli Sea • Sports lighting projects outside the country.Link, now Mumbai’s biggest landmark.

• Securing the order for Ornamental lighting project of

HRBC, Kolkata for the second Hoogly Bridge.

• City Illumination project at Kharghar node of CIDCO

– the country’s first major street lighting project

using fully galvanized octagonal poles with designer

brackets and micro-processor based automatic

lighting control and energy conservation system.

Many of life's failures are people who did not realize

how close they were to success when they gave up.

- Thomas Edison


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Transmission Line Towers (TLT) Division

The Division’s innovative efforts have also made Bajaj • For TNEB – 10 km Muppandal to Perungudi Single

Electricals the only company in India to have erected Circuit Line; 12.082 km to LILO 230KV

two spans of transmission lines on Monopoles as high Kayathar–Pudur line at Sankaneri Substation;

as 42m. Monopoles are a modern alternative to 92.837 km line from Kayathar to Sankaneri

conventional and space-consuming lattice-type Substation.

towers. Requiring less than a fifth of the base width, • For MSEB – 40.1 km line from Vita Substation to they are a godsend where land is at a premium either in Ghatnandre Substation; 38.5 km LILO at Akola terms of value (upmarket urban neighbourhoods) or Substation; 6 km 132-KV D/C line at Nashik.topography (treacherous cross-country tracts).

• For PGCIL – 82.193 km for LILO of Nellore-Monopoles are the preferred option in developed

Sriperumbudur line at Alamatti Substation; 61 km countries and the TLT Division’s pioneering efforts are

line from Aravali to Mundka in Haryana. making them popular in India as well.

• For RRVPNL – 12 km Sawai Madhopur-Sheopur The division boasts a showcase of several prestigious line; 51 km Phalodi–Aau line, Jodhpur; 61 km projects... Gharsana–Khajuwala line, Bikaner; 27 km

• 144 km line from Khammam to Nagarjunasagar. Dechu–Kalau line, Jodhpur.

3500 MT of supplies including two river-crossing • For APTRANSCO – 3 transmission lines of 132 /

towers.220 / 400 KV (48 km) in Warangal and Vijayawada

• 8200 MT covering 200 kms from Ramagundam to districts of Andhra Pradesh.Hyderabad.

• 7000 MT covering 306 kms

spanning Hyderabad-Kurnool-

Gooty.

• 5400 MT for the Neelmangala-

Mysore project.

• 4000 MT for MSETCL (MSEB)

project in Mumbai.

• 3550 MT for RRVPNL (RSEB)

project in Jaipur.

• 217 Telecom towers with the

capacity to withstand various wind It’s a busy order book as well. Currently, the division is speeds, across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and executing several large turnkey projects for important Goa for BSNL. clients such as MSETCL, Damodar Valley Corporation,

Powergrid Corporation and Gujarat Energy To date, the TLT Division has manufactured and

Transmission Corporation. supplied in excess of 1,40,000 MT of towers. For the

Ramagundam project alone, some 18,700 MT of

400 kV towers have been delivered. In addition to all of

the above, the Division has completed a slew of turnkey

projects covering everything from route survey, supply

and foundation to erection, stringing, testing and

commissioning, for various State and Central power

utilities. These include...

Transmission line towers form the backbone of

electrification. It is these towers that enable

power lines to be strung across huge distances,

and thus enable ‘transportation’ of electricity

from power generation plants to their sites of

application like factories, offices and homes.

The TLT Division boasts one of the finest tower

manufacturing facilities on the sub-continent.

Meeting every quality requirement, they have

been approved and appreciated by the country’s

biggest electricity boards and agencies. Official

global approval comes by way of ISO 14001,

ISO 9001 and OHSAS 18001 certification.

Whether you think you can, or whether you think you

can't, you're right!

- Henry Ford

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With time, the Division extended its showcase to BHEL, IOC, Jindal, Essar, NTPC, ABB, MRPL and GMR

design and fabrication of standard and customized hot to name a few. Clients who are adequately serviced by

dip galvanized accessories like: a 19-branch network, strategically spread across the

country and thus equipped for faster response and • Lighting Poles and Columns for Street/Area/Garden

turnaround, irrespective of where the client or their Lighting

project site is situated. • Flag Poles

Some of the divisions’s landmark installations include...• Banner Posts

• Reliance Industries refinery at Jamnagar.• Polygonal Poles for traffic signals

• Chennai Port Trust, Chennai.• Polygonal Gantries for signages.

• Essar Steel, Hazira.

Forever with its finger on the pulse of innovation, the • Jindal Steel & Power Ltd., Angul.Division has introduced India to GRP and CI & CA • India’s tallest (63 mtr) flag mast, in Haryana.poles. Made from strong polymer materials, GRP poles • Street lighting of the Western Express Highway, are resistant to all known atmospheric conditions, Mumbai.besides being available in different colours and shapes.

• Modern street lighting in Hyderabad.As a result, they are a high quality option to clients with

• Upgradation of street lighting system for the 2010 discerning tastes.

Delhi Commonwealth Games.Cast Iron (CI) and Cast Aluminum (CA) poles

allow an amazing versatility, which sees them

used in numerous lighting applications on

streets, in gardens, pedestrian walkways,

approach roads, platforms, etc.

Such is the level of confidence and acceptance

of its offerings that the Highmast & Street

Lighting Division is now diversifying into solar

and wind energy products as well.

Documented confidence too... the Division’s

structural designs are validated by IIT, EIL, NTPC, • Street lighting at MADC, Nagpur.PGCIL, CPWD, Bechtel, PDIL, Toyo and many other • HMEL Bhatinda Refinery Project.Government and private institutions.

• Surat Municipal Corporation.

To date, the Division has supplied and commissioned • Exterior lighting of Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium for over 1,50,000 octagonal poles and 21,000 masts all PWD Delhi.over India – some as high as 63 metres. The demand • HPCL Vizag LPG Terminals.for these products have transcended geographical • Haldia Dock Complex, Haldia.boundaries, with deliveries being made to places as far

• SAIL, Bokaro.afield as Libya, Nigeria, Mauritius and Zambia, in

In every sense, the Highmast & Street Lighting addition to the Middle East.Division’s prospects are expressed in its very name. The

This division has indeed made great strides. Besides potential is sky high and the future extremely bright. contributing ̀ 250 crore to E&P BU’s last bottomline, it

has also captured a dominant 60% share of the

highmast and octagonal pole market in India.

Significant business has come from clients that

represent the heart and soul of India’s core sector –

The operations of this division actually pre-dates its own formation.

While still LPS, the company entered into the highmast and street

lighting business in 1983. Subsequently, when E&P BU trifurcated into

its specialised subsidiaries, the operations were brought under the

aegis of the Highmast and Street Lighting Division.

Over the years, the volume of business has grown consistently,

prompting the company to set up facilities for design, development,

manufacturing, erection, testing, commissioning and servicing of

highmast and street lighting poles. The in-house competence now

extends to civil, structural and illumination design and development of

accessories.

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The trouble with the world is that the stupid are so

confident while the intelligent are full of doubt.

- Bertrand Russell


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Ranjangaon Unit This includes: stadium at the 2008 Youth Commonwealth Games;

various stadia for 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games; • 1000 ton 12 mtr long Press Brake with CADMAN

software from LVC, Belgium.

• CNC Profile Cutting Machine from MESSER

(Germany).

• CNC Submerged Arc Welding Machines from BODE,

UK.

• CNC Angle Punching and Shearing Machines from

FICEP, Italy.

• Remote radio controlled Hot Dip Galvanizing Plant

from GIMECO, Italy.

• Vacuum Plate Lifting Machine from Allen Wheeler,

UK.

The hot dip galvanizing plant is environment friendly the Wankhede Stadium, venue for the 2011 Cricket

and tunnel enclosed, with tank dimensions that fulfil World Cup finals; and the tallest flag mast in the

the needs of not just the entire in-house production, but country.

also that of external OEMs and contractors.The ISO 14000, ISO 9001 & OHSAS 18001 certified

With business growing by leaps and bounds, the need Ranjangaon Unit continues to be the jewel in E&P BU’s

to augment capacities was felt. Exactly five years after crown, propelling the company towards newer

the Ranjangoan Unit became operational, a new plant horizons and greater success. Suddenly, the coveted

was commissioned; immediately doubling the capacity figure of Rs. 1000 crore isn’t looking so distant or

of highmasts and octagonal poles. It has also helped daunting after all.

halve delivery periods, and thus enhanced the order

book too.

As all of Ranjangaon Unit’s produce enjoys widening

acceptability both domestically and overseas, the rub

off on brand E&P BU is tremendous. Manifested in the

increasingly larger projects that the company is

undertaking. For example, flood-lighting of the main

April 2001 remains a landmark time not just for E&P

BU, but for the entire company. It was in that month

that the world-class manufacturing facility was

commissioned at Ranjangaon, about 55kms from

Pune. It irrevocably changed the status of this sleepy

village, instantly putting it on the global industrial map

– now hailed as one of the five finest integrated

manufacturing facilities of its kind in the world.

Ranjangaon Unit quickly established itself as the

heartbeat of E&P BU’s operations. It has been the

single biggest factor in the company’s pulsating

growth during the past decade. Launched at an initial

investment of Rs. 45 crore, it features sophisticated,

state-of-the-art, computer-controlled machinery.

When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot

and hang on.

- Franklin D. Roosevelt

TEAM E&P TEAM E&P

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Ranjangaon Team

Head Office Team

REMEMBER THE TIME

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Targets were always Lalitji’s obsession

The secret of Lalitji’s ability to stay calm on the hot seat: A lifetime of practise!

‘Bring on the competition, I’m ready!'

Army’s loss, E&P’s gain.

'Don’t look at me and my sister; check out the street lightin the background.'

'Wait! I have an alternative business strategy.'

It’s an anniversary issue so we’ve decided to be different.

Instead of our regular photo feature showcasing projects,

we have captured delightful moments from the past, frozen in time.

Nostalgic moments of our beloved CMD, ED and EP.

Looking ahead, looking back... Enjoy!

Mr Lalit Mehta.

Standing head and shoulders above the rest was never an issue.

Guess who’s always been in charge!

Explains why he never considers anything to be an uphill task.

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EVENTS ‘n’ PROGRAMMES EVENTS ‘n’ PROGRAMMES

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On the occasion of Navratri and Dussera, Dandiya and prizes to all participants as well as winners of the best

Garba Raas was organized by E&P BU – HR team on costume and best dancer categories.

the evening of 15th October, 2010. The theme for the

day was ‘Bollywood 1970-80’ where all the

participants had to come in a 70’s / 80’s get-up. Many

participated and the star of the day was the ‘Sholay

Group’ who came perfectly dressed in Sholay costumes

and performed a small skit from the epic movie.

Our beloved CMD – Mr. Shekhar Bajaj, Executive

Director – Mr. Anant Bajaj and Mrs. Pooja Bajaj were

the chief guests and judges for the day, handing out

Getting Nostalgic at Dussera

Diwali spreads much cheer at E&P BU HO, with The special attraction was the thermocol

Lakshmi Pooja being organized on 3rd November, model of the Bandra-Worli Sea Link created

2010. The Pooja rituals were performed by Executive by E&P BU (Commercial Team) which was

Director – Mr.Anant Bajaj and Mrs. Pooja Bajaj. put up at the entrance of the Pooja venue. It

aptly symbolised the team spirit of EPDians in After the Pooja ceremony, the skills of EPDians were executing a job... underlining the fact that not only the tested through Rangoli, Sweets and Mehendi Engineering teams, but the entire E&P BU (including competitions. The response and enthusiasm was the Commercial and Support Teams) can come extremely pleasing. The judges panel comprising Mr. together in fulfilment of a common goal.Anant Bajaj, Mr. C.R. Ravindranath – Vice President

(Lum BU), Mr. Atul Pathak – Vice President, Internal

Audit and Mr. A.R. Sreedhar – Vice President (Branch

Sales Support), short listed the best, adjudged the

winners and thereafter distributed the prizes.

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Team Bajaj, Reay Road, performing the traditional Garba. ED – Mr. Anant Bajaj and EP – Mr. Lalit Mehta sharing their views while dancing.

ED - Mr. Anant Bajaj and Mrs. Pooja Bajaj dancing to the tune of Garba.

Ms. Rupali – EPD – HR handing over a token of love on behalf of EPDians to Mrs. Pooja Bajaj.

ED - Mr. Anant Bajaj and Mrs. Pooja Bajaj performing the Diwali Pooja rituals.

Rangoli Competition

Sweets Competition

Mehendi Competition

Bandra Worli Sea Link model prepared by E&P BU Commercial Team.

E&P commercial team in Sholay attire withMr. Anant Bajaj and Mr. Lalit Mehta.

'Thakur' Praful Phadke posing with 'Basanti' Neha B.

EVENTS ‘n’ PROGRAMMES EVENTS ‘n’ PROGRAMMES

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A corporate induction programme was organized in fact that every individual and group has the capacity to

Mumbai for those who have recently joined the company. generate creative ideas which, if acted upon can provide

125 participants attended the programme in two batches tremendous growth potential for both, individuals and

between 6th and 10th October 2010. The programme organization.

comprised two days of class room sessions and a day’s At the end of the programme our beloved Chairman

visit to manufacturing units located at Chakan and & M a n a g i n g

R a n j a n g a o n . D i r e c t o r, M r.

The induction Shekhar Bajaj,

p r o g r a m m e s p e n t q u a l i t y

p r o v i d e d a time with the

platform for all p a r t i c i p a n t s .

participants to P a r t i c i p a n t s

s h a r e t h e i r s h a r e d t h e i r

experiences and experiences and

expectations. quer ies which

At the class room sessions, participants met and were addressed by the CMD. The interaction facilitated a

interacted with BU/Department Heads, who brought deeper understanding of our company values, its guiding

them up to speed on their respective BUs/ Departments. principles, culture, future growth prospects, systems and

Participants received a warm reception at both practices.

manufacturing units, with unit employees ensuring their As a token of appreciation each participant was awarded

visit was a thorough learning experience. a certificate and memento by Mr. Shekhar Bajaj.

The interactive session conducted by our dynamic Participants expressed their appreciation for the efforts

Executive Director, Mr. Anant Bajaj, stressed upon the taken by the Human Resource team for conducting such

unique idea of ‘Out of the box thinking’. It highlighted the an interactive and knowledge gaining based program.

Welcome Aboard!

It’s a competitive, stressful world out there, and our best form,

punishing schedules often lead to personal and E&P BU (HR)

domestic neglect. Over a period of time, these organized a

accumulated stresses get reflected in psychosomatic one-day yoga

problems like hypertension, diabetes, cardio-vascular, session for all

etc. Health may be wealth but, the truth is, good health EPDians on 23rd October 2010 at The Yoga Institute,

does not happen on its own. If we do not act now, we Santacruz, Mumbai. This tailormade program for

may regret it later. EPDians addressed issues like diabetes, stress

management, back pain, neck pain and heart disease. Because daily exercise is important and yoga possibly its

Healthy Posturing

h wzattThe Bajaj Premier League – Edition 2, kicked off on 13th BU team thus emerged champions for a second year

November 2010 at the Azad Maidan, Mumbai. This running.

much anticipated cricket tournament attracted teams It was a fantastic team effort overall, but the stand out

like Power Rangers (E&P BU-1 Team), Power Kings players were Abhijit Chalke, Animesh Patil and Anand

(Finance Team), and Super Warriors (E&P BU-2 Team).Sawant. The rest of the EPBU-1 squad comprised Anil

Power Rangers were crowned champions after Tomar, Rajnesh Sharma, Nikesh Patil, Sanjeev Malik,

defeating Power Kings by 5 wickets. In a tight, nervous Jitendra Jadhav, Shreekant Rasal, Vikram Kate,

match, Power Rangers were set a target of 80 runs in 8 Rajendra Datar, Parag Datar, Praful Phadke and

overs. The team held its nerve to win in style. The E&P K.N.Satyal.

The second E&P BU team (Super Warriors) also

made it to the semi-final where they narrowly

lost to Power Kings by just 7 runs.

Within each of us lies the power of our consent to health and sickness, to riches and poverty, to freedom and to slavery. It is we who control these, and not another.

- Richard Bach

Opening of the Induction Programme by lighting of the lamp.

CMD – Mr. Shekhar Bajaj presenting the participation certificate to Mr. Pushpender Kumar, E&P BU, HO.

Group photograph of All-India participants.

E&P BU participants learning the right postures.

The champion team pose with the wining cup won they successfully defended.E&P BU

PRODUCT PLUS PRODUCT PLUS

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Innovation has always been a hallmark of E&P BU.

We have pioneered several advances in our scope of

business, introducing the country to avant garde

elements especially in lighting and transmission.

Umbrella Masts is another initiative.

The basic issue with lighting atop a mast – as is the

case with street lights and other outdoor lighting

systems – is that it is difficult to carry out regular

maintenance of the luminaires or repaint and replace

the canopy. With a single stroke of innovation,

Umbrella Masts circumvent these problems.

Down to Earth SolutionsUmbrella Masts comprise a movable system, which

can raise or lower the contraption as desired. When

maintenance of the luminaries is required or they

have to be replaced, a pulley arrangement lowers the

luminary housing perched at the top, bringing it down

almost to ground level. Once the maintenance is

complete, the same arrangement raises the housing

back into position high above the ground.

In the same way the canopy and poles can be lowered

and raised again when repainting or replacement is Every component is designed to withstand the vagaries required. This arrangement completely eliminates the of weather. Even the exposed nuts, bolts and washers traditional but cumbersome man-rider procedure.on the high tensile foundation studs are hot dip

galvanized and the anchor plate and template are

treated with red oxide. Care is taken that the foundation

itself is designed and cast to safely withstand dynamic The Bajaj Deco-M system of Umbrella Mast has been

loading at the specific site.designed, manufactured and tested for Indian

conditions. Which is really saying something given that The panoramic umbrella is made from 5 mm FRP in ambient and climatic conditions vary hugely across the multiple segments and fixed on the carriage fabricated sub continent. from steel plate and other steel sections. The carriage is

also hot dip galvanized. The luminaries and their The systems are designed by an in-house team of control gear boxes are mounted under the FRP experienced engineers using the advanced 3D umbrella. Ensuring that the entire Umbrella Mast is a modelling program, TR. No 7 High Masts for Lighting Bajaj exclusive design, even the luminaries are and CCTV (2000 edition). The same has been products of the Bajaj Group.published by the Institution of Lighting Engineers, UK.

Umbrella Masts installed by E&P BU are universally E&P BU’s Umbrella Masts conform to stringent

admired for their all-round aesthetics and superb standards of engineering. The hot dip galvanised mast

functionality. Standing proud and tall, they literally take shaft must have the capacity to withstand prevalent

innovation sky high.wind speeds. The shaft is therefore continuously

tapered with polygonal 20 side cross-section.

Fabricated from high tensile steel plates, conforming to

BS EN 10025 or equivalent, these plates have a

minimum yield strength of 355 N/sq.mm.

Functionally, the movable system comprises an

aluminium pulley mechanism with guides at the top for

channelling wires and cables. The base compartment

houses a self-sustaining, self lubricating oil-bath worm

driven motor operated winch.

The electrical connection employs a trailing cable

made from multi core, EPR insulated, PCP sheath

copper conductor of suitable rating, with a straight

coupling connector from the bottom to the junction box

at top. Additional wiring uses PVC cable of suitable

rating. An electrical control panel, constructed near the

mast housing controls, operates the luminaries.

...and Outside

Another Bajaj Signature

Meticulous Inside...

Taking Innovation Sky High

A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject.

- Winston Churchill

PROJECTS ‘n’ PROJECTIONS

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In a country where cricket passion is always bubbling under,

and now threatening to boil over with the upcoming World

Cup, the country’s cricket stadia are nothing short of temples

of this popular sport. Which is why, the order received by

Special Projects division to illuminate the new international

cricket stadium near Rajkot, has created a buzz around

E&P BU.

The project, commissioned by the Saurashtra Cricket

Association, demanded a flood lighting system that fulfils

stringent illumination requirements for international level day

and night games. The lighting parameters, that must satisfy

levels suitable for Colour TV / HDTV transmission, are in line

with the latest ICC guidelines.

The high-tech system comprises four polygonal, hot dip

galvanised high masts with fixed head frames. The masts are

The assignment has been completed and all that now manufactured at our Ranjangaon Unit. Each mast is fitted

remains is the handover. The execution team was lead by Mr. with 112 flood light fixtures (2kW each) imported from

KN Satyal, HO Coordination and Mr. Hitesh Patel, Site in-Abacus, UK. The entire scope of the project comprised

charge.supply, installation, testing and commissioning of high

masts, flood lights, electrical panels, gear racks, power and Once again, we will have succeeded in hitting India’s cricket

control cabling, centralized switching control and earthing crazy public for a six.

system. The order is worth ̀ 5.15 crore.

Bowling Rajkot Over

At Bajaj we always believe there are no problems... only

solutions. This philosophy was tested on a job high up in the

hills – the picturesque hill station of Mahabaleshwar, in

fact. The client, Evershine Group, desired a wooden look for

some of the architectural highlights at its 4 Star Keys Hotel.

The main issue was climatic, because Mahabaleshwar is

seasonally ravaged by high winds and heavy rains –

sometimes 120'' a year. Our men on the job circumvented

the problem by executing this beautification project using

GRP. The order was worth ̀ 80 lacs.

So appreciative was the client of our capability and speed of

execution, they commissioned us for another assignment –

the design and development of its amusement park at

Global City, Virar, a distant suburb of Mumbai. A follow-up

order worth ` 2 crore. The inauguration is due on

Republic Day.

We remain confident that when we walk away from this

one, another order will be netted.

No Uphill Task

LAUGHTER, THE BEST MEDICINE.

New Year: Time to Diet Quit smoking

A friend asks his friend for a cigarette. The friend says, "I think you

made a New Year resolution to quit smoking". The man says, " I am in

the process of quitting". Right now, I am in the middle of phase one.

What's phase one? I've quit buying.

RAJNI mania

Recently Chinese airports were closed due to heavy fog.

Later It was discovered that

Rajanikanth was smoking in India.

Well, well. It seems that your weight is perfect. It just happens that Rajanikanth did his KG from seven different places.you are eleven feet too short.

Today those places are known as IITs!

New Year's Day Prayer for One and AllDefinition of Solar Eclipse:

Dear Lord When Rajanikanth stares at the sun in anger, the sun hides behind

the moon. This greatest phenomenon is called Solar Eclipse.So far this year I've done well.

I haven't gossiped, I haven't lost my temper, I haven't been greedy,

grumpy, nasty, selfish, or overindulgent. I'm very thankful for that. Rajanikanth woke up one day and decided he should share at least But in a few minutes, Lord, I'm going to get out of bed, and from then one percent of his knowledge with the world...on I'm probably going to need a lot more help.

Thus... Google was born!Amen

Imagine what would have happened if Rajani had been born 150 Lecture tour with a difference years ago!

The British would have fought for independance!On New Year's Eve, Daniel was in no shape to drive, so he sensibly

left his van in the car park and walked home. As he was wobbling

along, he was stopped by a policeman. 'What are you doing out here Even Ghajini remembers Rajani!!at four o'clock in the morning?' asked the police officer.

'I'm on my way to a lecture,' answered Daniel.

An email was sent from Mysore to Bangalore'And who on earth is going to give a lecture at this time?

Rajanikanth stopped it at Mandya...'My wife,' slurred Daniel grimly.

When do earthquakes occur?A Bad Dream?

When Rajanikanth's mobile is on vibration mode.

Jemima was taking an afternoon nap on New Year's Eve before the

festivities. After she woke up, she confided to Max, her husband, 'I Once Rajanikanth bunked an entire day of school.just dreamed that you gave me a diamond ring for a New Year's

present. What do you think it all means?' Ever since, that day is known as... Sunday!!

'Aha, you'll know tonight,' answered Max smiling broadly.

At midnight, as the New Year was chiming, Max approached Jemima Rajnikanth's next project: Titanic in Tamil. Climax revised. Both and handed her small package. Delighted and excited she opened it survive. Rajnikant swims across the Atlantic Ocean with heroine in quickly. There in her hand rested a book entitled: 'The meaning of one hand and… Titanic in the other.dreams'.

GENERALLY SPEAKING GENERALLY SPEAKING

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New Resolutions for a Better Year...

This wonderful quote from editor, teacher, author and walking shoes to your market visits, planning meets... If the

preacher William A Ward inspires me to really look at life flight is late, just walk around the terminal… But exercise!

differently and with a renewed vigour. Why would somebody : approaching 40 get inspired and nostalgic all of a sudden and

look at 2011 differently. I guess, approaching midlife does Drink less and quit smoking nowmake one more philosophical. So, this year, I decided whether

Stems from Resolution No. 2. It would be a good it’s a personal goal, a project or reforming a habit, I am going

idea, every time one has the urge to smoke, to to give it a shot… which, normally, on the first day of the year

take a walk around the office/home building. itself would be broken.

Added benefits: You’ll lose weight and increase lung

capacity! But still we have the ‘2011 Top 10 New Year Resolutions’ and

shall resolve to fulfill them. The first step is not to undermine

your capabilities – that, at least, is a sure shot way to triumph. Enjoy Life MoreSo here we go!!

It’s a big step for a happier and healthier you.

Pamper yourself to balance your body, mind and

soul. Go ahead, indulge in that gooey chocolate Spend more time with family and friends

once in a while, but do burn it up the next morning. Seriously, it’s easy! Make it a point to do short trips

on weekends to locations nearby… a Lonavala, Manage Debt Mahableshwar, Matheran, Daman (from

If monies have been a big source of stress in Mumbai), Jaipur (from Delhi), or any getaway

your life, learn to handle finances better. that’s close to you. Just take off and you’ll

surely return refreshed and rejuvenated on Manage StressMonday morning.

The first step could be to get organized and start Fit in fitness prioritizing. That way you can manage time

better and be less stressful. No matter what, just carry those running/

RESOLUTION No.3

RESOLUTION No.4:

RESOLUTION No.1:

RESOLUTION NO.5:

RESOLUTION No.6:

RESOLUTION No.2:

- BEENA KOSHY Sr. GM & Head - Advertising & Brand Dvpmt.

Another fresh new year is here . . .

Another year to live!

To banish worry, doubt, and fear,

To love and laugh and give!

This bright new year is given me

To live each day with zest . . .

To daily grow and try to be

My highest and my best!

I have the opportunity

Once more to right some wrongs,

To pray for peace, to plant a tree,

And sing more joyful songs!

RESOLUTION No.7: RESOLUTION No.9:

RESOLUTION No.8:RESOLUTION No.10:

Save Money Learn something new

Remember, penny saved is penny earned! For Considere a career change, learn a new

everything else there’s Mastercard. But language or teach the under privileged… just

seriously “SAVE MONEY”. do it! Not the advertising slogan, but a slogan

for life. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Volunteer to help others Future generations and you will benefit greatly from a

sapling planted today… try making use of things The only non-selfish resolution, but one that will still around you and not buying new stuff every time. It benefit you, after all. Join a local group, participate directly impacts Resolution Nos. 5 and 7 and the in a community activity. It will make you immensely environment will be thankful to you too. happy to bring a smile to others’ faces.

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Unseen Eagle, Pune.Mr. Milind Phatak Area Manager, E&P BU, Pune Branch.

Silence of the hills, Laddakh.

Mr. Kartik JogiAsst. Manager, E&P BU – HR.

Colours of the sky, Mumbai Seaface.


Shades of Nature, Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Mumbai.


We welcome Mr. Shirish Tambe, Sr. General Manager & Head (HM & SL), into the Bajaj family and wish him all the best for his new assignment.

Mr. Ashok Rawat – Regional Manager (North), Delhi transferred to E&P BU – HO as National Sales Manager (HM & SL). We wish him all the best for the new and challenging assignment.

Md. Sahilluah, E&P – O wed BU H

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Send in original photographs you have recently clicked,

which are creative or interesting in some way. There is no

theme to this contest, so keep your digital or mobile camera

handy, because you never know when and where that

opportunity for an offbeat picture may present itself – and

give you the chance to win an attractive gift. Entries maybe

be emailed to [email protected] as JPEGs; or

as printed photos sent to Editorial Team - EPisodes,

Engineering & Projects BU, Reay Road, Mumbai, to reach

latest by 25th February 2011. Don't forget to add your

personal and contact details.

Welcome

WINNERS of Issue 4: Word Grid: 1st Prize - Sanjay Adlakha, BSSM - Jaipur.2nd Prize - Nikesh Pulit, E&P BU - HO.

Photo Op: 1st Prize: Mr. Kartik Jogi, Asst. Manager, E&P BU - HR.2nd Prize - Milind Pathak, AM - Pune.

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