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TITAN INDUSTRIES LIMITED (Previously known as Titan Watches Limited) (Originally incorporated in the State of Tamil Nadu on July 26, 1984 as Titan Watches Limited under the Companies Act, 1956 as a public limited company. Obtained the certificate of commencement of business on November 26, 1984. On September 21, 1993, we changed our name to Titan Industries Limited.) Registered Office: 3, SIPCOT Industrial Complex, Hosur 635 126; Tel: +91 4344 554199; Fax: +91 4344 276037 Corporate Office: Golden Enclave, Tower A, Airport Road, Bangalore 560 017; Tel: +91 80 5660 9000; Fax: +91 80 2526 3001 Web site: www.titanworld.com; Email: [email protected]; Contact Person: Mr. D. Krishnan For private circulation to the Equity Shareholders of the Company only LETTER OF OFFER ISSUE OF 21,13,813 PARTLY CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES (PCDs) OF Rs. 600 EACH FOR CASH AT PAR AGGREGATING Rs. 1,26,82,87,800 ON RIGHTS BASIS TO THE EXISTING EQUITY SHAREHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY IN THE RATIO OF ONE PCD FOR EVERY TWENTY EQUITY SHARES HELD ON MARCH 6, 2006 (i.e. THE RECORD DATE) GENERAL RISKS Investments in equity and equity related securities involve a degree of risk and Investors should not invest any funds in this Issue unless they can afford to take the risk of losing their investment. Before taking an investment decision, Investors must rely on their own examination of the Issuer and the Issue, including the risks involved. The securities have not been recommended or approved by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) nor does SEBI guarantee the accuracy or adequacy of this document. Investors are advised to refer to the section titled “Risk Factors” beginning on page 4 of this Letter of Offer before making an investment in this Issue. ISSUER’S ABSOLUTE RESPONSIBILITY The Issuer, having made all reasonable inquiries, accepts responsibility for and confirms that this Letter of Offer contains all information with regard to the Issuer and the Issue, which is material in the context of this Issue, that the information contained in this Letter of Offer is true and correct in all material respects and is not misleading in any material respect, that the opinions and intentions expressed herein are honestly held and that there are no other facts, the omission of which makes this Letter of Offer as a whole or any such information or the expression of any such opinions or intentions misleading in any material respect. CREDIT RATING The Partly Convertible Debentures being offered through this Letter of Offer have been rated by:· CRISIL Limited as A/Stable (indicates adequate degree of safety with regard to timely payment of interest and principal on the instrument)· ICRA Limited as LA (indicates adequate credit quality) LISTING The existing Equity Shares of the Company are listed on Bombay Stock Exchange Limited (“BSE”), The National Stock Exchange of India Limited (“NSE”) and the Madras Stock Exchange Limited (“MSE”). The Company has received “in-principle” approvals from BSE, NSE and the MSE for listing the Equity Shares and Non Convertible Debenture (NCDs) arising from this Issue vide letters dated January 27, 2006, January 30, 2006 and January 3, 2006, respectively. The Designated Stock Exchange for the Issue shall be the BSE. LETTER OF OFFER For Equity Shareholders of the Company Only ISSUE PROGRAMME ISSUE OPENS ON LAST DATE FOR REQUEST FOR ISSUE CLOSES ON SPLIT APPLICATION FORMS March 25, 2006 April 8, 2006 April 24, 2006 LEAD MANAGER TO THE ISSUE JM Morgan Stanley Private Limited 141 Maker Chambers III, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021 Tel: +91 22 5630 3030 Fax: +91 22 5630 1694 Web site: www.jmmorganstanley.com Email: [email protected] REGISTRAR TO THE ISSUE Intime Spectrum Registry Limited C-13, Pannalal Silk Mills Compound LBS Marg, Bhandup, Mumbai 400 078 Tel: +91 22 2596 0320 Fax: +91 22 2596 0329 Website: www.intimespectrum.com E-mail: [email protected]

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TITAN INDUSTRIES LIMITED(Previously known as Titan Watches Limited)

(Originally incorporated in the State of Tamil Nadu on July 26, 1984 as Titan Watches Limited under the Companies Act, 1956 as apublic limited company. Obtained the certificate of commencement of business on November 26, 1984. On September 21, 1993, wechanged our name to Titan Industries Limited.)

Registered Office: 3, SIPCOT Industrial Complex, Hosur 635 126; Tel: +91 4344 554199; Fax: +91 4344 276037Corporate Office: Golden Enclave, Tower A, Airport Road, Bangalore 560 017; Tel: +91 80 5660 9000; Fax: +91 80 2526 3001

Web site: www.titanworld.com; Email: [email protected]; Contact Person: Mr. D. Krishnan

For private circulation to the Equity Shareholders of the Company only

LETTER OF OFFER

ISSUE OF 21,13,813 PARTLY CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES (PCDs) OF Rs. 600 EACH FOR CASH AT PAR AGGREGATINGRs. 1,26,82,87,800 ON RIGHTS BASIS TO THE EXISTING EQUITY SHAREHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY IN THE RATIOOF ONE PCD FOR EVERY TWENTY EQUITY SHARES HELD ON MARCH 6, 2006 (i.e. THE RECORD DATE)

GENERAL RISKS

Investments in equity and equity related securities involve a degree of risk and Investors should not invest any funds in thisIssue unless they can afford to take the risk of losing their investment. Before taking an investment decision, Investors mustrely on their own examination of the Issuer and the Issue, including the risks involved. The securities have not been recommendedor approved by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) nor does SEBI guarantee the accuracy or adequacy of thisdocument. Investors are advised to refer to the section titled “Risk Factors” beginning on page 4 of this Letter of Offer beforemaking an investment in this Issue.

ISSUER’S ABSOLUTE RESPONSIBILITY

The Issuer, having made all reasonable inquiries, accepts responsibility for and confirms that this Letter of Offer contains allinformation with regard to the Issuer and the Issue, which is material in the context of this Issue, that the information containedin this Letter of Offer is true and correct in all material respects and is not misleading in any material respect, that the opinionsand intentions expressed herein are honestly held and that there are no other facts, the omission of which makes this Letter ofOffer as a whole or any such information or the expression of any such opinions or intentions misleading in any material respect.

CREDIT RATING

The Partly Convertible Debentures being offered through this Letter of Offer have been rated by:·CRISIL Limited as A/Stable (indicates adequate degree of safety with regard to timely payment of interest and principal onthe instrument)·ICRA Limited as LA (indicates adequate credit quality)

LISTING

The existing Equity Shares of the Company are listed on Bombay Stock Exchange Limited (“BSE”), The National StockExchange of India Limited (“NSE”) and the Madras Stock Exchange Limited (“MSE”). The Company has received “in-principle”approvals from BSE, NSE and the MSE for listing the Equity Shares and Non Convertible Debenture (NCDs) arising from thisIssue vide letters dated January 27, 2006, January 30, 2006 and January 3, 2006, respectively. The Designated Stock Exchangefor the Issue shall be the BSE.

LETTER OF OFFERFor Equity Shareholders of the Company Only

ISSUE PROGRAMME

ISSUE OPENS ON LAST DATE FOR REQUEST FOR ISSUE CLOSES ONSPLIT APPLICATION FORMS

March 25, 2006 April 8, 2006 April 24, 2006

LEAD MANAGER TO THE ISSUE

JM Morgan Stanley Private Limited141 Maker Chambers III,Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021Tel: +91 22 5630 3030Fax: +91 22 5630 1694Web site: www.jmmorganstanley.comEmail: [email protected]

REGISTRAR TO THE ISSUE

Intime Spectrum Registry LimitedC-13, Pannalal Silk Mills CompoundLBS Marg, Bhandup, Mumbai 400 078Tel: +91 22 2596 0320Fax: +91 22 2596 0329Website: www.intimespectrum.comE-mail: [email protected]

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION I : DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS ........................................................................................... 1

Conventional / General Terms ..................................................................................................................... 1

Issue Related Terms .................................................................................................................................... 1

Abbreviations ................................................................................................................................................ 2

Company / Industry related terms ................................................................................................................ 3

SECTION II : RISK FACTORS .............................................................................................................................. 4

SECTION III : INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................ 17

Summary ...................................................................................................................................................... 17

The Issue ...................................................................................................................................................... 20

Selected Financial Information .................................................................................................................... 21

General Information ...................................................................................................................................... 27

Capital Structure ........................................................................................................................................... 31

Objects of the Issue...................................................................................................................................... 37

Basis for Issue Price .................................................................................................................................... 46

Statement of Possible Direct Tax Benefits available to Titan Industries Limited and its Shareholders .... 49

Promise versus Performance ....................................................................................................................... 53

SECTION IV : ABOUT THE ISSUER COMPANY ................................................................................................ 54

Industry Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 54

Business ....................................................................................................................................................... 55

History and Corporate Information ............................................................................................................... 72

Management ................................................................................................................................................. 93

Promoters ..................................................................................................................................................... 102

Related Party Transactions .......................................................................................................................... 105

Dividend policy ............................................................................................................................................. 109

Exchange Rates and Currency of Presentation .......................................................................................... 109

SECTION V : FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ........................................................................................................... 112

Financial Statements .................................................................................................................................... 113

Selected Financial Data (As Per Unconsolidated Restated SummaryFinancial Statements Under Indian GAAP) ................................................................................................. 193

Management’s Discussion And Analysis Of Financial Condition And Results Of Operations OfTitan Industries Limited In Accordance With Unconsolidated Indian GAAP .............................................. 195

Financial and Other Information of Group Companies ................................................................................ 209

SECTION VI : LEGAL AND OTHER INFORMATION .......................................................................................... 221

Outstanding Litigation and Defaults ............................................................................................................. 221

Government Approvals ................................................................................................................................. 237

Material Developments ................................................................................................................................ 238

Description Of Certain Indebtedness ........................................................................................................... 240

SECTION VII : OTHER REGULATORY AND STATUTORY DISCLOSURES .................................................... 241

Stock Market Data For Equity Shares of Our Company ............................................................................. 247

SECTION VIII : ISSUE INFORMATION ................................................................................................................ 249

SECTION IX : MAIN PROVISIONS OF ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY ........................... 267

SECTION X : OTHER INFORMATION ................................................................................................................. 273

Material Contracts and Documents for Inspection ...................................................................................... 273

Declaration ................................................................................................................................................... 275

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SECTION I : DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

Term Description

“Titan”, “the Company”, Unless the context otherwise requires, refers to Titan Industries Limited, a public limited“our Company”, “we” or “us” company incorporated under the Companies Act, having its registered office at 3, SIPCOT

Industrial Complex, Hosur 635 126

“Associate(s)”, “Associate Currently means (i) Questar Investments Limited, (ii) Rockbourne Holding B.V.,Company” or “Associate (iii) Samrat Holdings Limited, (iv) Tanishq (India) Limited, (v) Titan Holdings Limited,Companies” (vi) Titan International (Middle East) FZE, (vii) Titan International Investments B.V.,

(viii) Titan International Marketing Limited, (ix) Titan Mechatronics Limited, (x) TitanProperties Limited, (xi) Titan Watches & Jewellery International (Asia Pacific) Pte Limited,either individually or collectively, as the context may require

“Subsidiary” or “Subsidiaries” Currently means (i) Titan Brand Holdings N.V., (ii) Titan Holdings International B.V.,(iii) Titan Time Products Limited, and (iv) Titan Watch Company Limited either individuallyor collectively, as the context may require

Conventional / General Terms

Term Description

Act/ Companies Act The Companies Act, 1956, as amended from time to time

Articles Articles of Association of the Company

Auditor Statutory auditors of the Company, being A. F. Ferguson & Co., Chartered Accountants

Board or Board of Directors Board of Directors of the Company

Capital or Share Capital Share capital of the Company, as on a specific date

Delisting Guidelines SEBI (Delisting of Securities) Guidelines, 2003

Equity Share(s) or Share(s) Means the Equity Share(s) of the Company having a face value of Rs. 10, each fullypaid-up

Equity Shareholder(s)/ Means the holder of Equity Share(s)Shareholders

fiscal / Fiscal Financial Year ending March 31, unless otherwise specified

Memorandum Memorandum of Association of the Company

SEBI Act, 1992 The Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992, as amended from time to time

SEBI DIP Guidelines The SEBI (Disclosure and Investor Protection) Guidelines, 2000, as amended

Stock Exchanges BSE, NSE or MSE, individually or collectively, as the context may require

Takeover Code The SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 1997, asamended from time to time

Issue Related Terms

Term Description

CAF Composite Application Form

Consolidated Certificate In case of multiple physical shares, the Company would issue one consolidated certificatefor the Equity Shares allotted to one folio

Date of Allotment Shall mean the date on which the Equity Shares and NCDs are allotted to Investors

Designated Stock Exchange The designated stock exchange for the Issue shall be the BSE

Draft Letter of Offer Draft Letter of Offer dated December 30, 2005 filed with SEBI for its comments

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Investor(s) Shall mean the holder(s) of Equity Shares of the Company as on the Record Date, i.e.March 6, 2006 and Renouncees, who are eligible to apply for and receive their RightsEntitlement, subject to applicable law

Issue Issue of 21,13,813 partly convertible debentures (PCDs) of Rs. 600 each for cash at paraggregating Rs. 1,26,82,87,800 on rights basis to the existing Equity Shareholders ofthe Company in the ratio of one PCD for every twenty Equity Shares held on the RecordDate

Issue Closing Date April 24, 2006

Issue Opening Date March 25, 2006

Issue Price Rs. 600 per PCD

Khokha Buy- back Scheme For the benefit of the prospective applicants in this Issue, the Company along with JMMorgan Stanley Private Limited (JMMS), Lead Manager to the Issue, has finalizedarrangements for sale by the applicants, if they so wish, of the NCDs . This arrangementfor the buyback of the NCD is referred to as the Khokha Buy- back Scheme

Lead Manager or JMMS JM Morgan Stanley Private Limited

Letter of Offer This Letter of Offer dated March 9, 2006, filed with the Stock Exchanges, after receivingand incorporating the observations by SEBI on the Draft Letter of Offer

NCD Secured Redeemable Non Convertible Debenture of Rs. 250 each being Part B of thePCD.

PCD Partly Convertible Debenture comprising Part A - convertible portion of face valueRs. 350 which would be compulsorily and automatically converted into one Equity Shareof Rs. 10 each at a premium of Rs. 340 on allotment and Part B - NCD of face value Rs.250

Record Date Shall mean the record date fixed by the Company for the purpose of this Issue, beingMarch 6, 2006

Registrar to the Issue or Registrar Intime Spectrum Registry Limited

Renouncees Shall mean the persons who have acquired Rights Entitlements from Equity Shareholders

Rights Entitlement The number of PCDs that a shareholder is entitled to, on the basis of the ratio decided, inproportion to his/her shareholding in the Company as on the Record Date

Abbreviations

Term Description

AGM Annual General Meeting

AS Accounting Standard, issued from time to time by the Institute of Chartered Accountantsof India

BSE Bombay Stock Exchange Limited

CDSL Central Depository Services (India) Limited

DP Depository Participant

EDC Economic Development Corporation, Goa, Daman and Diu

EGM Extraordinary General Meeting

FEMA Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999

FII(s) Foreign Institutional Investors registered with SEBI under applicable laws

HUF Hindu Undivided Family

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Debenture Trustee or IL&FS IL&FS Trust Company Limited

Income Tax Act The Income Tax Act, 1961 and amendments thereto

MSE Madras Stock Exchange Limited

NRI(s) Non Resident Indian(s)

NSDL National Securities Depository Limited

NSE National Stock Exchange of India Limited

OCB Overseas Corporate Bodies

RBI The Reserve Bank of India

SEBI Securities and Exchange Board of India

Sq. ft. Square feet

Company / Industry related terms

Term Description

AS 9100 This standard defines the processes for manufacturing quality management systems asrequired by the companies engaged in manufacturing of aerospace products, systemsand components. AS 9100 is a certifiable standard which includes the industry specificrequirements and also the regulations applicable. This standard stresses the importanceof safety, reliability and airworthiness of products manufactured and demands a highdegree of traceability across the value chain. Society for Automotive Engineers (SAE)administer the certifications of AS 9100 under the regulations brought about byInternational Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG)

Karat The karat system is used to state the amount of pure gold found in an item

ISO 14001 This standard defines the processes for environment management system

ISO 17025 This is a standard for designing, validating and implementing performance based testmethods for analysis of metals, ores and related materials

ISO 9000 This is a standard for quality management system

NADCAP NADCAP is complimentary to AS 9100 quality systems requirements. NADCAP earlierreferred to as National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Programspecifies the Quality Systems requirements for ‘special processes’ involved inmanufacturing of aerospace parts. The special processes include the surface treatment,surface coating, and non-destructive inspection procedures. NADCAP is administeredby Performance Review Institute (a body under Society of Automotive Engineers). Manyof the OEMs in aerospace industry recommends that their suppliers engaged for specialprocesses gets certified to NADCAP

Per Troy Ounce The troy ounce is the traditional unit of weight for precious metals. One troy once is equalto 31.035 grams

PPM Parts per million

TS 16949 This is a quality systems standard for the manufacturers and suppliers of automotiveproducts. TS 16949 is developed on the lines of ISO 9001:2000 standard to includespecific focus on automotive industry. The certification of a company to TS 16949 standarddepicts good quality management with higher focus on process capability improvementsand meeting customer requirements

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SECTION II : RISK FACTORS

An investment in PCDs, NCDs and/or Equity Shares involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully considerall the information in this Letter of Offer, including the risks and uncertainties described below, before making aninvestment in our PCDs, NCDs and/or Equity Shares. If any of the following risks actually occur, our business,results of operations and financial condition could suffer, the price of our PCDs, NCDs and/or Equity Shares coulddecline, and you may lose all or part of your investment. The consolidated financial and other implications ofmaterial impact of risks concerned, unless otherwise specified, wherever quantifiable, have been disclosed in therisk factors mentioned below.

INTERNAL RISK FACTORS

Our results of operation vary from period to period and may not be indicative of our growth in the future.

Our business is highly dependent upon the constantly changing needs, desires and aspirations of our customersand any failure on our part to meet their requirements may be critical to our business operations. Our revenues aredifficult to predict and are likely to fluctuate due to a number of factors, many of which are outside of our control.These factors include:

� changes in our pricing policies or those of our competitors;

� our ability to successfully anticipate and offer products that our customers demand;

� our ability to successfully launch new products on a timely basis to reduce our cost structure, including fixedcosts, to streamline our operations and to reduce product costs;

� the timing of our or our competitors’ new products or product enhancements or any delays in such introductionsby us; and

� macro economic changes affecting the purchasing power of our customers.

For the year ended March 31, 2005 our total income was Rs. 1,17,058.78 lakhs as against Rs. 93,164.21 lakhs forMarch 31, 2004. Our past sales growth may not be indicative of our growth in the future. Our operating expenses arebudgeted based on our estimates of revenues. A high percentage of our expenses are fixed, particularly expensesrelated to our personnel and facilities, which are fixed in advance for specific periods. Our operating results mayvary significantly from period to period, due to the seasonal nature of the businesses in which we operate. Ourinability to accurately estimate, assume, predict or forecast future trends may adversely affect our brand image,financial performance and customer satisfaction targets.

It may be difficult for us to predict market trends and the tastes of our customers. Further, we cannotguarantee the retention or expansion of our customer base.

An important element of our business involves predicting the trends in fashion and the choices of the customer. Ourcustomer’s choices are also dependent on their geographical location, cultures and customs. Though we constantlystrive to meet the expectations of our customers, we may not be able to meet their fashion and innovation expectationsand may not be able to launch quality products, to address the requirements of our customers. We may also haveto incur additional costs and expenses to study the market, develop suitable products and effectively market thesame. Our competitors who are engaged in similar businesses and target the same audience may be able toservice the needs of such customers better than us. We may assume on the basis of our internal estimates thatcertain new lines of business may be profitable. Any inability to gauge market trends, competition and other factorswhich affect our businesses could have a serious impact on our brand image, market share and financial performance.Further, we may be unable to determine the correct time to launch our products in the market and any time or costoverruns in such launch could adversely affect our results of operations.

We are highly dependent on our watch business for our profitability.

We are highly dependent on our watch business for our profits. The sales income of the watch business accountsfor 52.93% of the total sales income for fiscal 2005. Our watch business could face the threat of eroding marginsand loss of market share as a result of increase in competition.

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Our business is seasonal in nature, with a major portion of our domestic sales arising in the third and fourthquarter of the financial year.

Our business exhibits seasonality due to the bunching up of festivals like Durga Puja, Diwali, Christmas winterclearance sale and the marriage season in this period (October-January), in which historically we have reportedhigher sales. Our sales in the second half of financial year has constituted 56.15%, 61.47% and 61.12% of the totalsales in fiscal 2005, fiscal 2004 and fiscal 2003 respectively. In certain other geographies, like Europe and SouthEast Asia we have noticed similar trends, particularly during Christmas. We incur certain fixed operating costs likeemployee costs, lease rentals, store-operating costs, distribution and logistics costs irrespective of the consumerpurchasing trends. Any major decline in sales during the festive seasons could have a material adverse effect onour revenues, profitability and financial condition.

We incur substantial costs on account of advertisements and celebrity endorsements.

Advertising is very critical and a major driver of our sales and revenue, in both the watch and jewellery segments.We have also entered into agreements with various celebrities for the endorsement of our products. We haveagreements with a leading advertising agency, to provide creative inputs and create campaigns for our products. Inlight of the same, we incur substantial costs in advertising and other related aspects. For the financial year endedMarch 31, 2005 we had incurred an expenditure of Rs. 7,689.46 lakhs, towards advertising and sales promotion, asagainst Rs. 5,982.21 lakhs, incurred for the financial year ended March 31, 2004. As the market becomes morecompetitive, we do not forsee any reduction in our expenditure on advertising or its proportion to total expenditure.Moreover, our agreements with our celebrity brand ambassadors are limited by time and would require renewal onmutually acceptable commercial terms.

The success of our business is dependent on our distribution and supply chain.

We strive to keep optimum inventory at our stores and distribution centers to control our working capital requirements.For this a strong supply chain system is essential to ensure availability of merchandise at the stores. Our inability tomanage adequate availability or to determine the right merchandise for the store will affect our business as we area customer driven business. We may not be able to always provide the customer with his choice and requirement.

Our distribution chain is also very critical to ensure access to customers across the country. Any disruption orsignificant increase in margins for retailers could affect our distribution operations. We make constant efforts toensure distribution through our franchisees and regional stockists based on our market survey. However, we cannotassure you that our distribution chain for watches and jewellery will continue to be efficient or sustainable.

Further, we cannot assure you that certain external agents like courier agents who carry our products, will be ableto meet our time schedules or expectations. Any inefficiency in the supply or distribution chain could adverselyaffect our business results and financial performance.

We rely on certain vendors and suppliers for various products that we require as part of our business, overwhom we may not be able to exercise any control.

We are highly dependent on certain external suppliers of raw materials, components, precision equipment andother inputs required in our business, especially in the watches and jewellery segment. We source quartz movements,dials, electronic circuit boards, casings, links, straps from certain manufacturers to meet and/or supplement ourinternal resources and requirements for the watches segment. We source precious metals like gold, silver, andprecious stones like diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, rubies, zircons from bullion banks in India and certain otherindividual/corporate suppliers. Further, since our jewellery distribution network involves marketing high value items,we place emphasis on appropriate packaging to ensure that our products are safe and free from any defect. In theprecision engineering business, we source special raw materials for aerospace applications from overseas locations.We have also engaged indigenous vendors to carry out special processes such as plating, anodization and subzero treatment. While we believe, these external suppliers supply products that meet our need and requirements,including levels of promptness, quality and quantity specified by us, we may not be able to exercise any control overthese contracting parties in case of any breach of their contractual obligations or the prescribed performanceparameters. The loss or expiry of these contracts or our inability to renew them or negotiate contracts with otherproviders at comparable rates could harm our business. Also, any delays or non conformance to quality requirementsby our suppliers will impact our ability to meet our customers’ requirements and thus impact our business continuityin the long term.

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The people visiting our showrooms, retail outlets including malls and large retail chain stores are criticalfor our success.

Our showrooms (whether Company owned or franchised) should be strategically located to ensure that they areeasily accessible to our customer base. Public places such as malls, our showrooms and various other franchisedstores where our products may be located could be likely targets for pilferage or unforeseen acts of violence(including terrorist acts and rioting), which may impact our business. Any theft or violence in such public placescould cause damage to life and property, and also create a negative impression in the mind of the customer andtheir willingness to visit public places. It is impossible for us to quantify the financial impact of such a risk.

Competition is increasing in the markets that we operate.

We face severe competition in the business areas in which we operate. Significant increase in competition in themarkets in which we sell our products may erode our market share and force us to reduce our prices, which couldadversely affect our business and results of operation.

Finished watch products are subject to competition from domestic manufacturers, luxury Swiss watchmakers andinexpensive watches made by the unorganized sector, at various price points and targeted at different consumermarkets. Competition from low cost players, particularly manufacturers from China and Hong Kong who have lowercost structures and enjoy similar benefits, enables them to compete significantly especially on price. The unorganizedsector, mainly cheap imports and fakes, accounts for a substantial portion of the watch sales in the Indian market.We also compete at the national level with brands like Maxima and Timex. International companies having severalrenowned brands and supported by strong manufacturing and marketing skills, past financial performance, advertisingbudgets and marketing skills are slowly entering the Indian market. These companies include Casio, Citizen, Esprit,Giordano, Omega, Rado, Seiko, Swatch, Tag Heuer, and Tissot. The watch industry is also subject to competitionfrom other products that include a time keeping function, including mobile phones.

The competition in the jewellery sector is primarily from the local traditional family jewellers and a few national orinternational players. We believe that the main competitive factors in our markets are price, service quality, salesand marketing skills, the ability to develop customized products with suitable technological and industry expertise.We may not be able to compete against the unorganized sector and the local players, since we do not intend tocompromise on the standards of our exquisite designs, the purity of precious metals and studded jewellery usedand the overall high quality of products that we assure our customers. Further, our offerings may be priced at apremium compared to our competitors, especially in view of our fixed overheads and national scale of operations.We face competition from regional players including Mehrasons Jewellers (Delhi), Tribhuvandas Bhimji Zaveri(Mumbai), B.C. Sen and P.C. Chandra (Kolkata), G.R. Thanga Maligai (Chennai) and C. Krishnaiah Chetty(Bangalore). We expect competition in the branded jewellery market to increase due to the high potential for growthand demand for branded jewellery. Certain international players like Damas have also entered the Indian marketswith their range of offerings.

Local competition in the precision engineering industry is mainly from a few small and medium enterprises whohave limited exposure to export markets and to some extent from established manufacturers like Larsen & ToubroLimited and Godrej and Boyce Limited.

Our reputation and the quality of our products is a major driver in our business.

We are part of the Tata group of companies and share the same values and high quality standards as the othercompanies in the Tata group. We rely extensively on our standard operating procedures and internal systems forthe effective functioning of our manufacturing processes and to ensure the quality of our products from themanufacturing stage to the final stage of sale to the customer. However, our products, especially watches andstudded jewellery may contain undetected flaws, which could result in claims against us and damage our reputation,regardless of our responsibility for such a failure or defect. Any deviation from our internal procedures or if we areunable to meet the high quality and precision products expected from us by the public, may adversely affect ourreputation and brand image and it may be difficult to regain customer confidence thereafter.

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We place significant reliance on our proprietary intellectual property to develop our products and services.We will lose our competitive edge if any of our competitors appropriate such intellectual property, which wemay not be able to adequately protect. We may be subject to certain intellectual property infringement and/or unauthorized parties may infringe upon or misappropriate our intellectual property.

We rely on a combination of trade secrets, trademarks, copyright laws, patents, license agreements, confidentialityand non-disclosure agreements with employees and third parties and other contractual provisions imposed on ourconsulting partners, designers and other to protect our proprietary intellectual property rights. We cannot assureyou that these protections will adequately protect our proprietary rights or that our competitors will not independentlydevelop products that are equivalent to ours. We cannot assure you that our proprietary intellectual property rights,particularly those arising from our watch and jewellery manufacturing and marketing operations in India or overseasare not or will not be infringed or copied by our competitors or other persons. Such competitors (particularly from theunorganized sector) or other persons may produce, imitate or replicate identical, similar or equivalent products and/or services at a much lower cost and with minimal effort, and such infringement could adversely affect our sales andresults of operations.

Although we believe that our intellectual property rights do not infringe on the intellectual property rights of any otherparty, infringement claims may be asserted against us in the future. If we become liable to third parties for infringingtheir intellectual property rights, we could be required to pay substantial damages and be forced to develop non-infringing technology or products or obtain a license for the same. There are currently no pending or threatenedintellectual property claims against us.

Our product development cycle is long.

Our product development cycle for watches, jewellery and precision engineering is long due to the various processesand testing that a product has to pass through before the decision for commercial production is taken. We spend aconsiderable amount of time and money in order to effectively market our offerings, including by way of internaldiscussions with customers, design, prototyping and pilot marketing efforts to gauge customer expectations anddemands. These efforts may not necessarily result in our products being preferred by such customers. In suchcases, we may have incurred substantial expenses during the product sales cycle, which we may not be able torecoup.

We rely on our existing machinery for our production purposes and the failure of any of these machines willslowdown production affecting our business cycle.

We rely extensively on our machines situated at our various facilities for the manufacture of various componentsused in our businesses. These machines though old are currently operational and are being maintained and servicedinternally. In most cases, the original equipment manufacturers are either no longer existing, have been acquired orhave upgraded their products without providing technical support for the earlier range. The parts required for thesemachines may no longer be available. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the continuous performance of these machines.Any breakdown in their performance may have a significant effect on our production cycle.

We may not be able to increase our current production capacity to meet increased demand for our products.

Most of our factories, particularly those engaged in the manufacture/assembly of watches and for precision engineeringare running near peak capacity, if not full capacity. We may have to expand or set up new facilities to be able tomeet any increase in demand. If we are unable to meet the increase in demand for our products, we may not be ableto achieve our production targets or market expectations and any delays may adversely affect our business operationsand financial performance.

We rely extensively on the IT systems that have been implemented and any failure of the same may affectour business.

We have entered into enterprise resource planning software arrangements with SAP and Oracle for our watchesand jewellery business, respectively. This enables us to facilitate the dissemination of information effectively and toprovide connectivity across our various business functions. As our business processes are IT enabled, any failurein our IT systems or loss of connectivity or any loss of data arising from such failure can impact us adversely. Thefinancial impact of the aforesaid risk cannot be reasonably quantified or predicted. We may not be able to keepabreast with the latest technologies and hence some of our existing technologies may become obsolete, performless efficiently as compared to the newer and better technologies. Further, the costs of upgrading or implementing

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such technologies, upgrading our existing equipment or even expanding capacity could be significant and couldadversely affect the results of our operations.

We currently carry out various operations in relation to our business from leased premises and the nonrenewal or termination of any of these leases shall severely affect our operations.

Majority of our manufacturing/assembly facilities in relation to watches, jewellery and precision engineering are onleased premises. Certain strategically located and commercially viable showrooms from which we operate havealso been taken on lease. In the event that the existing leases are not renewed or terminated by the lessor(s) for anyreason, we would not only have to incur substantial expenditure in relocating our operations, but may also loserevenues during the interim period. Further, the owners of certain of our leased showrooms located in New Delhihave received notice from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) informing the owners that the buildings inwhich the showrooms are located are unauthorized contructions. The owners have filed their responses to thesenotices and are awaiting the response of the MCD. In the event that we are required to relocate our showrooms dueto termination of the lease agreements, we may possibly lose certain customers who may not visit the new locationof the showroom.

We have entered into and in the future may enter into strategic partnerships technical collaborations andother investments, some of which may not have been successful or face other risks associated therewith,including identifying opportunities, effectively utilising the benefits arising therefrom.

In 1992, we invested in a joint venture company, Timex Watch Limited, for manufacturing Timex watches, a leadingAmerican watch brand. The sales, distribution and marketing of Timex watches were also undertaken by us. However,due to divergence of interests, we have fully exited from the joint venture company. Timex is now a majority stakeholder in Timex Watch Limited.

In 2003, we entered into a technical know how and licensing agreement to import, manufacture and sell, TommyHilfiger watches in India. We commenced marketing operations from 2004 onwards. However, we cannot assureyou that we will be successful in this arrangement.

In the future, we may enter into similar arrangements, which may be unsuccessful or could disrupt our ongoingbusiness, distract our management and employees and adversely affect our results of operations. We propose toenter into commercial arrangements with respect to prescription eyewear retailing as an extension of our Fastracksunglasses. As on the date of this Letter of Offer, we have not entered into any letter of intent, or definitive commitmentor agreement for any material strategic acquisitions, partnerships, joint venture, technical collaborations, except asstated elsewhere in this Letter of Offer.

Any inability to manage our growth could impact our profitability.

In fiscal 2005, 2004 and 2003, our total income have grown to Rs. 1,17,058.78 lakhs, Rs. 93,164.21 lakhs andRs. 75,137.41 lakhs respectively, representing a compounded annual growth rate of 27.90%. We expect our growthto place significant demands on our management and other resources, including on our Subsidiaries and branchoffices in various international jurisdictions. We may also set up new manufacturing facilities. Continued expansionincreases the challenges involved in recruiting, training and retaining skilled technical, sales and managementpersonnel; adhering to our high quality and process execution standards; and maintaining high levels of customersatisfaction. Any inability to manage and integrate such growth may have an adverse effect on our business, resultsof operation and financial condition.

The high price of gold and other precious metals may affect our stock price and sales of jewellery.

The price of gold and silver has risen steeply in recent times to reach an all time high of US$ 575.35 and US$ 9.93per troy ounce respectively. Though this seems to have had a positive effect on our stock prices there may be aprice correction in the near future which could adversely affect our stock holders. In addition, the sudden peaking ofgold and silver rates may adversely affect the sale of such jewellery at our showrooms. Further, we cannot assureyou that the prices of these precious metals will not continue to rise or that their natural source will not be depletedor become a restricted commodity. Similarly, we may have no control on the value of our Equity Shares/ NCDs and/or the sale of jewellery if the price of these precious metals were to fall dramatically in the future. Past performanceis not an indication of future trends.

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There are restrictions on the import of gold into India.

Currently, under the laws of India, there are certain restrictions on the import of gold, including restrictions on importof gold from overseas banks and single borrower restrictions. We cannot assure you that these restrictions will beremoved or liberalised. We have currently entered into contractual/loan arrangements with the Bank of Nova Scotia,Corporation Bank and the State Bank of India in order to procure the metal for our business requirements of theJewellery Division. In view of the historical rise in the price of gold, we cannot assure that we will be able to securesuch loans on same, if not more favourable terms in the future. Further, we cannot assure that we will be able tosource sufficient quantities of high quality gold at a reasonable price and from recognised dealers.

Changes over time in the taxation rates on our products and the raw materials, will continue to affect ourprofits.

We have been in the business of manufacturing watches for two decades. Over the years, there has been anincrease in the rate of taxation of our products and raw materials that we require. This has affected us in the pastand may continue to have a significant impact on our business. For instance, the rate of excise duty payable onwatches has increased from 2% in 1989 to 16% in this financial year. The Central Government has with effect fromfiscal 2005 imposed an excise duty of 2% on branded jewellery, which duty would be leviable if the brand name orthe trade name, is indelibly affixed or embossed on the article of jewellery itself. It has been clarified that hallmarkingcannot be considered as branding for the purpose of excise levy. As our jewellery is sold under the brand name of‘Tanishq’, we are liable to pay this excise duty. Our competitors may not have to pay this excise duty for theirunbranded products. Further, there is no certainty that the rate of excise duty on branded jewellery will not beincreased in the years to come.

The Indian jewellery industry is predominantly unorganized and there is no compulsory quality certificationmechanism within the sector.

The jewellery business in India is unorganized and we are highly dependent on agents and sellers for our supply ofdiamonds and other precious stones. We rely on certain trained professionals to grade and sort the diamonds thatwe procure for our business. Any interruptions or disruptions of such supply, will severely affect our watches andjewellery, business especially in those offerings where we rely extensively on diamonds. Further, the Indian jewelleryindustry does not have to comply with any compulsory certification nor does it benefit from any statutorily recognizedrating agency, which can certify the quality/purity of the precious metal and/or stone. Unlike in Europe and USA,hallmarking of jewellery is a voluntary process in India. In order to maintain our high quality standards, we may notbe able to effectively compete against unscrupulous competitors.

We may not be able to hire and retain qualified design personnel; large portion of our designs are outsourced.

Our ability to create designs and manufacture products, which meet the customer’s expectations, depends largelyon our ability to attract, train, motivate and retain qualified and experienced design professionals, particularly jewelleryand watch designers. Our designers in engineering design, particularly those who use specialized software are alsoimportant for our business. Competition for such special skills in the watch, jewellery and precision engineeringindustries is intense. In addition, we engage the services of several freelance and external designs for certainprojects. We cannot assure you that we will be able to protect the design rights which accrue or that this externaltalent pool will not be utilized by our competitors for their own projects.

We depend on the talent and experience of our senior and key managerial personnel.

We are significantly dependent on the experience and continued efforts of our senior and key managerial personnel.we maintain directors and officers liability insurance for our directors. The loss of one or more members of oursenior managerial or key technical personnel would impact our ability to maintain and grow our revenues. We maybe unable to identify, hire or retain the right personnel who meet the above criteria, or we may have trouble maintainingthe current values and culture as we go onto become a larger company. Our culture and values is crucial to ourbusiness plan, and failure to maintain that culture could adversely affect our business and results of operations. Theattrition rate for the period from April 1, 2005 to November 30, 2005 for employees in the LI to L5 level was 8% andfor the employees L6 to senior management was 5.6%. Attrition is calculated as the number of people leavingdivided by manpower as on date plus people who have resigned during the year. Any increase in our attrition rates,particularly with respect to experienced personnel may adversely affect our growth strategy and significantly impactour resource management.

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Certain customer contracts entered into in relation to precision engineering contain clauses that imposesevere penalties on us in the event of any breach of the contract by us.

We have entered into contracts with certain customers in the automobile or other sectors for supply of specificparts. Under such contracts numerous conditions have been imposed on us, including compliance with prescribedproduct and quality specifications. Any failure to comply with such terms will result in our being liable to indemnifythe customer in relation to costs that may be associated with a recall and/or field service action and for all costsarising from the losses incurred by such customer. These contracts also contain product warranties of up to 36months. Any failure on our part to comply with any of the terms of such contracts may result in monetary penaltiesbeing imposed on us and may also lead to the termination of such contracts. Further, certain of our contracts requireus to reduce prices with every passing year. Due to such contractual stipulations we are under constant pressure toreduce costs. However, we may not be able to effectively reduce cost as it may affect our results of operations.

There may be a lack of international awareness for our watches and jewellery products.

We began our foray into the international markets in 1992. We formally started marketing our watches and jewelleryproducts through our International Business Division in 2002. In order to succeed, we will have to develop aninternational sales capability for these products and support the products brand and image among the overseasconsumers and retailers. In international markets we compete with various international and local brands which arepresent in that region. Penetrating the international market will involve a large investment in brand building andadvertising. We cannot guarantee that in the event we do incur such costs, it will provide us benefits in the long run.In this behalf we have incurred losses and written off certain investments made to our Subsidiaries/Associateslocated overseas in the past. Further, an international customer may be reluctant or unwilling to pay a higher pricefor a product designed and/or manufactured in India as against any of our competitor brands and products. We maynot be able to achieve the sales volume, we have achieved in India, especially since the customer base and brandperceptions will vary significantly. We cannot be certain that even after carefully assessing and pricing our products,we will be able to market our products effectively.

Our international operations expose us to complex management, legal, tax and economic risks.

We have Subsidiaries and Associates in 6 countries outside India. Our revenues from our international operationsas a percentage of total revenues for fiscal 2005, fiscal 2004 and fiscal 2003 was 8.28%, 8.98% and 6.03%respectively. As a result of our expanding international operations we are subject to certain risks inherent toestablishing and conducting operations in international markets, including:

� Cost structures and cultural and language factors, associated with managing and coordinating our globaloperations;

� Compliance with a wide range of foreign laws, including immigration, labour and tax laws;

� Restrictions on repatriation of profits and capital; and

� Potential difficulties with respect to protection of our intellectual property rights in some countries.

We have a large unionised labour force operating in our factories and assembly units.

We employ several workmen at our various factories who are involved in the watch and jewellery manufacturingprocesses. Our work force in the factories are unionised and we have recognised one trade union, which is notaffiliated with any political party. We entered into an agreement with our trade union in relation to the settlement ofwages, which became due for renewal in January 2006. We are currently in the process of initiating negotiationswith the trade union for renewal of the agreement and until a new settlement agreement is entered into we shallcontinue to abide by the earlier agreement. In 2003, due to a breakdown in wage negotiations, we had to shut downoperations temporarily for around 67 days. In the past, we have also dismissed certain employees for manhandlinga senior official of our Company. We cannot assure you that such circumstances will not arise again. We currentlybelieve that our employees do not indulge in any activity that may be prejudicial to the interests of the Company, butwe cannot guarantee that they will continue to act in the same manner. Any failure on our part to effectively managethem could significantly affect the business and operations of our Company. We may also be forced into discussionswith the trade union in relation to certain matters, which may not be beneficial for the Company.

India has stringent labour legislations that protect the interests of workers, including legislation that prescribesdetailed procedures for dispute resolution and employee removal and imposes certain financial obligations onemployers upon retrenchment. A large number of our employees who work in the factories are subject to the various

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benefits available under these labour legislations. The wage settlement agreement with our trade unions expired inJanuary 2006. We cannot assure you that the settlement agreement will be renewed without any labour unrest orthat the agreement will be renewed on terms favourable to us.

If we improperly handle any of the dangerous materials or if any accidents befall our employees during thecourse of our manufacturing processes, we could face significant liabilities that could lower our profits.

We handle certain combustible materials. If improperly handled or subject to unsuitable conditions, these materialscould hurt our employees and other persons, cause damage to our properties and/or harm to the environment.Further, any accident on the shop floor during the manufacturing process could injure our employees, damageexpensive equipment and/or result in disruption of our business. This could adversely affect our business andresults of operations.

We may not be fully insured for losses we may incur.

We rely on insurance to mitigate certain risks. We have in the past and may in the future choose not to obtaininsurance for certain risks. We have insured our employees, stocks, plant and machinery. For more details on ourinsurance coverage please refer to the section titled “Business - Insurance” on page 71 of this Letter of Offer.Further, our jewellery business involves manufacturing and transportation of high value items, which may not besufficiently insured during transit. We cannot assure you that such insurance will always cover all of our assets.Although we have made attempts to limit and mitigate our liability for damages arising from negligent acts, errors oromissions through contractual provisions, the limitations of liability set forth in our contracts, particularly in ourprecision engineering business, may not be enforceable in all instances or may not protect us from liability fordamages. Changes in our insurance policies, including premium increases or the imposition of large deductible orco-insurance requirements, could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial conditionand cash flows.

Loan agreements that we have entered into with certain banks and financial institutions contain certainrestrictive covenants.

Our working capital requirements have been and are expected to continue to be extensive. In order to finance ourbusiness, we have entered into secured and/or unsecured loan arrangements with certain banks and financialinstitutions. Some of these agreements contain restrictive covenants, which may require us to seek their priorpermission for specific activities, including alteration of our capital structure, incurring expenditure on new projects,entering into any merger / amalgamation / restructuring and guarantee of obligations on behalf of other companies.Our secured loan agreements have been secured either by way of hypothecation of certain movable assets, currentassets (including book debts and inventories) or by way of an equitable mortgage of immovable properties. As ofSeptember 30, 2005, the amount outstanding on all our borrowings is Rs. 36,472.31 lakhs. For more details on ourborrowings, please refer to the section titled “Description of Certain Indebtedness” beginning on page 240 of thisLetter of Offer. We may need to obtain additional sources of funding, which may include equity, debt or convertibledebt financing, in the future. A high level of debt, failure to meet the covenants in the loan agreement and poorbusiness performance could materially affect our ability to fund the operation of our business. If operating cashflows are not sufficient to meet our expenses as they become due, we may be required to delay or reduce capitalexpenditures or the development of new products, be forced to sell or dispose of our assets and/or may have toforego potential business opportunities.

Our Promoters and other principal shareholders will continue to control us.

Our Promoters, being TIDCO and Tata Sons Limited (and other companies of the Tata group) hold an aggregate of52.89% of our pre-Issue equity share capital. They currently exercise substantial control over us and inter alia havethe power to elect and remove a majority of our Directors and/or determine the outcome of certain important proposals,which require the specific approval of our Board of Directors or Shareholders. Assuming the Promoters subscribe tothe entire Issue, they will collectively hold 52.89% of the fully diluted post Issue equity capital. We cannot assureyou that the interest of our Promoters and other major shareholders will not conflict with the interests of othershareholders, including yourselves.

We may issue fresh shares, which may result in dilution of Investor shareholding in our Company.

Any future equity offerings by us, sale by significant shareholders and/or the issue of Equity Shares pursuant togrant, vesting and exercise of stock options under any future employee stock option plans or by way of an induction

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of strategic investors, may lead to a dilution of Investor shareholding in our Company and/or affect the market priceof our Equity Shares and/or NCDs.

We have not been able to meet certain projections made in our last rights issue.

In October 1992 the Company made a rights issue of 1,46,90,900 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each for cash at apremium of Rs.40 per Equity Share, aggregating Rs 7,345.45 lakhs. The Company was unable to meet the projectionsgiven in the Letter of Offer. The details are as follows:

Particulars Financial Year 1993 Financial Year 1994 Financial Year 1995Projection Actual Projection Actual Projection Actual

Sales & Other Income 21,722.00 19,281.00 35,482.00 22,881.00 45,928.00 28,394.00Net Profit 1,564.00 1,087.00 2,605.00 1,909.00 3,243.00 2,509.00

The main reason for the difference between the projections and the actual achievement is the fact that the jewellerymanufacturing factory in Hosur commenced production only in the first quarter of 1994-95 as against the originallyproposed commissioning date, third quarter of 1993-94 and it took longer than expected for stabilization of production.Thus, both sales and profits in relation to the business of the Company were affected. For more information pleaserefer to section titled “Promise versus Performance” beginning on page 53 of this Letter of Offer.

Certain of our overseas Subsidiaries and Associates have incurred losses on an unconsolidated basis.

The following Subsidiaries have incurred losses in the past:

Name of the Subsidiary Loss for

Currency Six months Year ended March 31,ended

September 2005 2004 200330, 2005

Titan Brand Holding N.V Euro in thousand - 136.04 22.54 -

Titan International Holding B.V Euro in thousand 13.14 - - 591.23

The following Associate companies have incurred losses in the past:(Amount in lakhs)

Name of the Subsidiary Loss for

Currency Six months Year ended March 31,ended

September 2005 2004 200330, 2005

(unaudited)Rockbourne Holding B.V US$ 2.71 0.10 - -Titan Holdings Limited INR 4.19 - - -Titan Properties Limited INR 3.47 -Titan Watches and JewelleryInternational (Asia Pacific)Pte Limited SGD 1.91 - - -

Nine months Year ended December 31,ended

September 2005 2004 200330, 2005

(unaudited)Titan International Investments BV Euro 1.12 - 5.33 1.79Titan International Marketing Limited GBP 2.48 2.88 0.45 1.15

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For the six months ended September 30, 2005 and in fiscal 2005, fiscal 2004 and fiscal 2003 we have made aprovision for diminution in value of investments in our Subsidiaries aggregating to Rs. Nil, Rs. 244 lakhs, Rs. 1,000lakhs and Rs. 1,000 lakhs respectively. Further, for the six months ended September 30, 2005 and in fiscal 2005,fiscal 2004 and fiscal 2003 we have made a provision of doubtful loans and advances to certain of our Associatesaggregating Rs. 1,773 lakhs, Rs. 3,256 lakhs, Rs. 1,500 lakhs and Rs. Nil respectively.

Though, we cannot provide any assurance that these Subsidiaries and Associates will be profitable or that ourinvestments will be recovered, we propose to continue funding working capital requirement of these Subsidiariesand Associates, at current levels including by way of loans and/or equity infusion. The financial performance ofthese Subsidiaries and Associates currently adversely affects our results of operation and financial conditions.

We have a number of contingent liabilities, and our profitability could be adversely affected if any of thesecontingent liabilities materialise.

Our contingent liabilities as of September 30, 2005 include guarantees given by banks amounting to Rs. 861 lakhsand claims against the Company not acknowledged as debt viz. sales tax, customs, excise and income tax mattersamounting to Rs. 3,985.77 lakhs. If any of these contingent liabilities materialise, they could adversely affect ourprofitability. For more details of our contingent liabilities, please refer to the section titled “Outstanding Litigation andDefaults” on page 221 of this Letter of Offer.

The funds raised from this Issue will not be appraised by any bank or financial institution.

The objects, including for which funds are being raised in this Issue will be deployed, as stated in the section titled“Objects of the Issue” beginning on page 37 of this Letter of Offer. These amounts however have not been appraisedby a bank or a financial institution, and the estimates stated herein, are as per our internal assessments andcalculations. We are currently in a sound financial condition and with strong liquidity. However, any unplannedmajor increase in the fund requirements for the same, may impact the financial performance of the Company. Thedeployment of funds arising from the proceeds of the Issue will be monitored by the Audit Committee of the Board.

Our Company, Subsidiaries, Associates, Promoters and the top five listed companies promoted by TataSons Limited are involved in certain legal proceedings in India.

Our Company, Subsidiaries, Associates, Promoters along with the top five listed companies promoted by TataSons Limited are involved in certain legal proceedings and claims in India in relation to certain civil, criminal,taxation and other matters. These legal proceedings are pending at different levels of adjudication before variouscourts and tribunals. We have in the past and may in the future need to make provisions in our financial statementsin relation to certain legal proceedings, which could increase our expenses and our current liabilities. We cannotassure you that these legal proceedings will be decided in our favour. Any adverse decision may have a significanteffect on our business and results of operations.

There are 4 civil cases initiated against us for an amount aggregating to around Rs. 5,20,000 (including interest asapplicable). Further in Suit No. 2462 of 1995 there is a demand of Rs. 15,91,200 in addition to a monthly paymentof Rs. 397,800 or prevailing market rate of rent (in addition to interest at the rate of 24% per annum), from the dateof the filing of the suit till the date of delivery of possession of the premises. Also, 4 criminal cases have beeninitiated against us for an amount aggregating to around Rs. 1,70,450.

There are 5 civil cases initiated by us for an amount aggregating to around Rs. 65,43,850 and 2 criminal casesinitiated by us for an amount aggregating around Rs. 3,20,000.

In addition to these there are 5 direct tax cases and 19 indirect tax cases involving the Company. The Company hasalso initiated 1 arbitration proceeding.

There are also various matters pending at district and state consumer forums that have been filed against theCompany, amounting to approximately Rs. 7,83,152. These matters are in the nature of the disputes wherein thecustomers of the Company have either sought a replacement of watches purchased or have in addition to the samealso sought monetary compensation.

For more information regarding the legal proceedings involving the Company, Subsidiaries, Associates, Promotersand top five listed companies promoted by Tata Sons Limited, please refer to the section titled “Outstanding Litigationand Defaults” beginning on page 221 of this Letter of Offer.

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We have filed a writ petition in the High Court of Uttaranchal, challenging the notification issued by theGovernment which has revoked certain excise benefits provided to us.

Pursuant to a Government of Uttaranchal notification in 2003 granting certain excise benefits, we set up a watchassembly facility in Dehradun, Uttaranchal. Subsequently, vide another state notification in 2005 this benefit waswithdrawn. Upon such withdrawal a duty of over Rs. 1,431 lakhs will become payable to the excise authorities. Wehave filed a writ petition before the Hon‘ble High Court of Uttaranchal and contested this withdrawal on the basisthat the Government of Uttaranchal is estopped under the doctrine of promissory estoppel from confiscating abenefit that has been legally passed under a statute. The Hon’ble High Court has passed an interim order stayingthe proceedings of the excise authorities. The Hon‘ble High Court has observed in the interim order that there is nospecific reason for excluding the land on which the Company’s assembly facility is located from the notificationgranting the exemption and has directed the Government of Uttaranchal to continue to extend the benefit of exemptionfrom excise duty under notification number 50/2003-CE dated June 10, 2003 to the Company until disposal of thewrit petition. We cannot assure you of the outcome of the proceedings and in the event that the High Court does notuphold our contention, we will be liable to pay the amount due to the excise authorities.

Certain taxation matters may be challenged by Indian and foreign regulators, which may subject us tohigher taxes and adversely affect our earnings.

We are subject to direct and indirect taxes, in India and various foreign jurisdictions, including income tax, sales tax,value-added tax and service tax. In the ordinary course of our business, we have entered into several inter-companytransactions across jurisdictions. We believe that we operate in compliance with all applicable transfer pricing lawsin these jurisdictions. However, there can be no assurance that we will continue to be found to be operating incompliance with transfer pricing laws, or that such laws will not be amended, which may require us to change ourtransfer pricing practices or operating procedures. Any modification of transfer pricing laws may result in a higheroverall tax liability to us and adversely affect our earnings and results of operations.

Consents and authorisations under certain environmental legislations have not been renewed.

Under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 and the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution)Act, 1974 we are required to obtain annual renewal of the consent orders issued thereunder. In relation to ourmanufacturing units located at Hosur we had obtained consent orders for 2004 -2005 from the Tamil Nadu PollutionControl Board (TNPCB) under these legislations. However, pursuant to an inspection conducted by the TNPCB inMarch 2005 the TNPCB observed that conditions imposed in the consent order issued under the Water (Preventionand Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 has been contravened. Pursuant to such inspection the TNPCB issued a showcause notice to the Company on June 28, 2005. The Company has responded to the show cause notice and hasprovided a bank guarantee to the TNPCB on October 6, 2005. However, TNPCB vide its letter dated March 7, 2006has informed the Company that its watch manufacturing unit at Hosur has failed to comply with the terms andconditions of the bank guarantee within the stipulated time. TNPCB has therefore decided to invoke 50% of thebank guarantee and has directed the Company to make a payment of Rs. 25 lakhs. For more details please refer tosection titled “Outstanding Litigation and Defaults- Potential Litigation” on page 226 of this Letter of Offer. We areawaiting final resolution of this matter, due to which our applications made for renewal of consent orders under theAir (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 and the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 arestill pending with the TNPCB.

We require certain approvals or licenses in the ordinary course of business, and the failure to obtain themin a timely manner or at all may adversely affect our operations.

We require certain approvals, licenses, registrations and permissions for conducting our business in India andvarious foreign jurisdictions, some of which may have expired and for which we may have either made or are in theprocess of making an application for obtaining the approval or its renewal. For more information, see the sectiontitled “Government Approvals” beginning on page 237 of this Letter of Offer. If we fail to obtain any of these approvalsor licenses, or renewals thereof, in a timely manner, or at all, our business operations may be adversely affected.

We have not placed any orders for plant and machinery to be purchased out of the proceeds of this Issue.

We intend to use the proceeds of the Issue for the capital expenditures described in the section titled “Objects of theIssue”. As of the date of this Letter of Offer, we have not entered into any definitive agreements to utilize suchproceeds or for the procurement of the equipment/ machinery required to meet the objects of the Issue. The

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equipments required are standard and are easily available from various vendors in India and overseas. Our estimatesare based on the prevailing market price. We have entered into agreements regarding delivery or price for theseequipments. Any inability to procure the said equipment may cause a delay in implementation of the objects. Formore details refer to section titled “Objects of the Issue” on page 37 of this Letter of Offer.

Our cash flow has been negative for the six months ended September 30, 2006.

For the six months ended September 30, 2005, we had a negative cash flow of Rs. 410.96 lakhs due to the surge ininventories because of the upcoming festive season. We cannot assure you that a similar situation will not arise inthe future.

EXTERNAL RISK FACTORS

A slowdown in economic growth in India could cause our business to suffer.

The Indian economy has shown sustained growth over the last few years. The estimate of the Gross DomesticProduct (GDP) released by the Central Statistical Organisation for fiscal 2005 is 6.9%. In fiscal 2004, fiscal 2003and fiscal 2002, the GDP was 8.5%, 4.0% and 5.8%, respectively. Any adverse impact on the Indian economy mayhave a considerable impact on the consumer spending power. Any impact on this spending power of the customerwill result in lower sales, thereby affecting our margins and our results of operations.

We are liable to pay taxes under various Indian laws and are availing of certain tax benefits which is offeredto it in its area of location. Our profitability will be affected if the tax benefits granted are reduced or withdrawn.

There are a variety of taxes and other levies imposed by the Government of India and/or the states in which thefactory or the assembly units are located. These may include corporate tax, indirect taxes (which include customsduties, excise duty, central and state sales tax and other levies), income tax, value added tax, entry tax imposed byvarious municipalities throughout India, turnover tax, service tax and any other tax as may be imposed by theconcerned government of the concerned state or India from time to time. In addition to the above, each state in Indiahas different local taxes and levies including sales tax, octroi, which require a more comprehensive and enhancedtax planning and structuring for our Company. Any changes in these local taxes and levies may impact our profitability.

Force majeure events, acts of violence, terrorist attacks and or war involving India, or any country couldadversely affect the financial markets and result in a loss of client confidence and adversely affect ourbusiness.

We have our factory situated at Hosur and various other assembly units, spread across India. But we cannotprovide various factors which are not within our control and therefore it is impossible to prepare for. The blastsduring the Diwali season in Delhi on October 29, 2005, the tsunami, which affected several parts of South East Asia,including India and Sri Lanka on December 26, 2004, the terrorist attacks, such as the ones that occurred in NewYork and Washington, D.C., on September 11, 2001, New Delhi on December 13, 2001 and Bangalore on December28, 2005, and other acts of violence or war (including civil unrest, military activity and hostilities among neighbouringcountries, such as between India and Pakistan), may adversely affect worldwide financial markets, and could leadto economic recession. This may reduce the purchasing power of our targeted clientele. South Asia has, from timeto time experienced instances of civil unrest and hostilities among neighbouring countries, such as between Indiaand Pakistan. Military activity or terrorist attacks in the future could influence the Indian economy by disruptingcommunications and making travel more difficult. Such political tensions could create a greater perception thatinvestments in Indian companies involve a higher degree of risk. This, in turn, could have a material adverse effecton the market for securities of Indian companies, including the Equity Shares and/or NCDs and on the market forthe Company’s products and services.

After this Issue, the price of the Equity Shares and/or the NCDs may be highly volatile, or an active tradingmarket for the Equity Shares and/or NCDs may not develop.

The prices of the Equity Shares and/or the NCDs on the Indian stock exchanges may fluctuate after this Issue as aresult of several factors, including volatility in the Indian and global securities market; our results of operations andperformance; subsequent corporate actions taken by us, performance of our competitors, perception in the marketabout investments in the Indian watch, jewellery and precision engineering industries; adverse media reports on us;changes in the estimates of our performance or recommendations by financial analysts and significant developmentsin India’s economic liberalization and deregulation policies.

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We may be adversely affected by economic, regulatory, political and military uncertainties in India andsurrounding countries.

In the early 1990s, India experienced significant inflation, low growth in gross domestic product and shortages offoreign currency reserves. Since 1991, the Government of India has pursued policies of economic liberalization,and has provided significant tax incentives and relaxed certain regulatory restrictions in order to encourage foreigninvestment in specified sectors of the economy, including in the information technology sector. We cannot assureyou that the liberalization policies will continue. Various factors, including a collapse of the present coalitiongovernment due to the withdrawal of support of coalition members, could trigger significant changes in India’seconomic liberalization and deregulation policies, disrupt business and economic conditions in India generally andour business in particular. Our financial performance and the market price of the Equity Shares and/ or NCDs maybe adversely affected by changes in inflation, exchange rates and controls, interest rates, Government of Indiapolicies (including taxation policies), social stability or other political, economic or diplomatic developments affectingIndia in the future.

Exchange rate fluctuations may affect our financial condition and results of operations.

We report our financial results in Rupees, but a portion of our expenses such as imports of gold is denominated in,or linked to US Dollars. The exchange rate between the Rupee and the US Dollar has changed substantially inrecent years and may fluctuate substantially in future. In fiscal 2005, approximately 8.28% of our total revenueswere derived from products sold in international currencies and 20.64% of total raw material and componentsconsumed, such as cost of imported gold (including customs duty), were computed in currencies other than IndianRupees, predominantly US Dollars. While we currently hedge some of our foreign currency exposures to minimizethe impact of fluctuating exchange rates, we cannot assure you that we will be able to effectively mitigate theadverse impact of currency fluctuations on our results of operations.

Trade related policies of the countries from which we currently import, are critical to our profits.

In the event that there is a change in the tariff and non-tariff barriers of a country from which we import raw materialsand/or exports our products to, then such a change may have an impact on our profitability. Currently we importcertain products from specific countries in Asia and Europe. Our International Business Division markets our productsin certain countries in Europe. We may have to adapt new strategies to sustain our business, in case of any changein these policies.

Notes to Risk Factors(i) Our net worth on an unconsolidated basis, as restated on September 30, 2005, is Rs. 18,194.29 lakhs. The net

asset value per share (book value) on a consolidated basis as on September 30, 2005 is Rs. 38.64.(ii) This is an issue of 21,13,813 partly convertible debentures (PCDs) of Rs. 600 each for cash at par aggregating

Rs. 1,26,82,87,800 on rights basis to the existing Equity Shareholders of the Company in the ratio of one PCDfor every twenty Equity Shares held on the Record Date, being March 6, 2006.

(iii) We had entered into certain related party transactions for the six months ended September 30, 2005, fiscal2005, fiscal 2004, fiscal 2003 and fiscal 2002. For details, please refer to the section titled “Related PartyTransaction” on page 105 of this Letter of Offer.

(iv) Our Promoters and Directors are interested in our Company by virtue of their shareholding in our Company.Please refer to sections titled “Capital Structure” and “Management” on page 31 and 93 of this Letter of Offer.

(v) Trading in Equity Shares and/or NCDs of our Company, arising out of this Issue, for all investors shall be indematerialised form only.

(vi) Before making an investment decision in respect of this Issue, you are advised to refer to the section titled‘Basis for Issue Price’ on page 46 of this Letter of Offer.

(vii) For details on basis of allotment please refer to the sub-section titled “Basis of Allotment” on page 260 of thisLetter of Offer.

(viii) The average cost of acquisition of Equity Shares of our Company by our Promoters, being Tata Sons Limitedand TIDCO is Rs. 70.55 and Rs. 30.28, respectively.

(ix) The companies forming part of our Promoter Group have purchased securities of our Company in the past 6months. For more details in relation to the same, please refer to the section titled “Capital Structure”.

(x) You may contact the Lead Manager for any complaints pertaining to the Issue, including any clarification orinformation relating to the Issue. The Lead Manager is obliged to provide the same to you.

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SECTION III : INTRODUCTION

This is only a summary and does not contain all the information that you should consider before investing in our PCDs, NCDsand/or Equity Shares. You should read the entire Letter of Offer, including the sections titled “Risk Factors” and “FinancialStatements” on page 4 and 112 respectively of this Letter of Offer.

Summary

I. Overview

We were incorporated in 1984 as a joint venture between the TATA group and Tamil Nadu Industrial DevelopmentCorporation (TIDCO), a Government of Tamil Nadu undertaking. We have been engaged in the manufacture and marketingof quartz watches since 1987 and are now considered to be India’s leading watch manufacturer. Our business activitiescover watches, jewellery, precision engineering, accessories and licensed products and international marketing operations.

We have a wide range of products, which are classified on the basis of design, function and price points. In 1987 webegan manufacturing and retailing of watches, under the brand name Titan and thereafter under the brand names Sonata,Fastrack and Nebula. We have recently entered the segment of premium fashion watches by acquiring a license for globalbrands such as Tommy Hilfiger. In 1994 we diversified into manufacturing and marketing precious jewellery under thebrand name Tanishq. Tanishq started in 1994 by manufacturing and marketing 18 karat studded jewellery and in 1997also began manufacturing and marketing 22 karat plain gold jewellery. We are also supplying certain precision engineeringcomponents and automation equipment to industrial buyers particularly in the automobile and aerospace industries. In2002 we diversified into fashion eyewear by launching Fastrack I-Gear sunglasses.

In 2000, we set up strategic business divisions for our watch and jewellery businesses. These divisions are independentand are headed by a Chief Operating Officer (COO). In 2004, we constituted the International Business Division forhandling our businesses in overseas markets; the division is also headed by a COO.

For our business processes, we employ around 3,134 personnel. Our main manufacturing and assembly facilities for ourwatches, jewellery and precision engineering businesses are located at Hosur in Tamil Nadu. We also have a watchassembly unit at Dehradun in Uttaranchal, Baddi in Himachal Pradesh and a unit owned by our subsidiary, TTPL in Goawhich produces electronic circuitry for quartz watches. To cater to the manufacturing requirements of export-based businessin the precision engineering division, we have an operating unit as Bommasandra, Bangalore.

Our total income was Rs. 73,425.36 lakhs, Rs. 1,17,058.78 lakhs and Rs. 93,164.21 lakhs in six months ended September30, 2005, fiscal 2005 and fiscal 2004 respectively. Our net profit after tax as restated was Rs. 2,572.55 lakhs, Rs. 2,567.56lakhs and Rs. 1,369.01 lakhs in six months ended September 30, 2005, fiscal 2005 and fiscal 2004 respectively.

II. Competitive Strengths

Strong Brands

Our continued efforts on brand building have resulted in the development of a range of strong brands like Titan, Tanishq,Sonata and Fastrack, which enables us to command a premium for our products as against our competitors. We believethat our brands command respect and credibility and offer us competitive advantages in existing markets and whileentering new markets. We are able to leverage our brands to launch new products and extend into new product categories.We believe that in the process of building these brands we have gained valuable insight into consumer behaviour, whichwe leverage and utilise to drive business in today’s competitive markets. Our brands have also won various awards andrecognitions in both national and international forums. We also benefit from our association with the TATA brand namethat stands for quality, trust and value, especially with respect to the marketing efforts of Titan, Sonata and Tanishq.

Strong Retailing, Distribution and Supply Network

We have gained immense experience by establishing and managing a vast number of Titan and Tanishq outlets. We sellour watches through over 11,393 outlets in over 2,546 towns in India. There are currently over 179 World of Titan showroomsin over 105 towns and over 130 Time Zones in over 81 towns. We sell Tanishq jewellery through over 81 stores spreadacross over 61 towns in India. Our presence in a wide range of retailing outlets from exclusive showrooms to departmentstores has ensured that we have a wide network to reach our customers. We have a strong distribution and logisticsnetwork and have undertaken various initiatives in further improving the efficiencies of our supply chain, which we believeis critical to our operations. These aim at balancing multiple objectives, including keeping inventories and operating costsunder control. We have deployed international IT systems for our retail operations and complex supply chain across ourbusiness processes, including enterprise resource planning software from SAP and Oracle. We also manage a wide aftersales service network for providing repair and maintenance services to our watch customers.

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Design Experience

Product innovation is a primary driver for our businesses and design is a critical success factor especially when appealingto the image conscious consumer. We have a large and experienced in house design team. Majority of our watches aredesigned in house while we rely on both our in house team and freelance designers for our jewellery business. Our inhouse design strength is a key differentiator which is constantly upgraded both through talent enhancement and technologyacquisition. Our in house design team received 7 accreditations in different categories at the NID-Business World Awards-2004. Tanishq designed the ‘Miss India Crown’ and affiliated with a designer of international repute to create a collectionof jewellery which was presented at the Milan fashion week in 2004.

Integrated Manufacturing

We are amongst the largest manufacturers of watches in India. Most of our manufacturing processes for our jewellerybusiness is done at our dedicated factory located in Hosur. Our integrated manufacturing base produces high qualitycomponents on an efficient basis and at low cost. We believe our facilities help us to substantially reduce new product /design development time and cost and ensure continued availability of our products to customers.

Leading Market Position

We believe that we have a significant share of the organized watch market in India and have a large customer base.Tanishq is the best known jewellery brand in India. (Source: Solitaire International, July 2005) Tanishq has a 40% shareof the organised jewellery market. (Source: World Gold Council and Mckinsey Study 2003 as quoted in Solitaire International,July 2005). Our extensive marketing exercises conducted on a regular basis and our international experience in the past13 years has helped us to tackle international competitors who have entered Indian markets.

Focus on Quality

We have established our reputation as a reliable manufacturer of quality products. We are committed to delivering highquality products at reasonable prices to our customers. Our Time Products Division received 1SO 14001-1996 accreditationin March 2002. We have received various accreditations for our manufacturing units. Our jewellery division received ISO9001:2000 certification in August 2004. Our precision engineering division received ISO/TS 16949: 2002 and BS EN ISO9001:2000 certification in February 2005. For more details on the various certifications received by us, please refer to thesection titled “Business-Awards and Certifications” on page 67 of this Letter of Offer.

Experienced Management and Technical Team

Our senior management team consists of experienced professionals with diverse skills and considerable experience inthe manufacturing, sales, marketing and retailing business both in the domestic and international markets. The managementteam is complemented by a committed work force of highly technical and skilled personnel. Majority of our employees,including our key managerial personnel have been working with us, for several years due to the emphasis we place onemployee retention and related benefits.

III. Our Strategy

Various products for specific price points and target audiences

Since inception, we have attempted to provide our customers, with quality products at a wide range of prices. As part of aconscious branding and pricing exercise, we have developed several products for varying consumer demographics acrossdifferent price segments. We have brands like Sonata, which are focussed on the mass market as well as premium brandslike Nebula for high end consumers. In addition to the Tanishq range of jewellery for premium customers, we have alsorecently introduced Gold Plus to cater to the mass market jewellery demand and price conscious customers. We are in theprocess of implementing an ambitious growth plan that envisages expansion of our watch and jewellery business tofurther expand our customer base. We recently launched brand Xylys in India, a watch in the premium category range(above Rs. 10,000) which is assembled in Switzerland. We hope to penetrate existing markets with our new offerings andexpand our existing customer base both in India and abroad.

Our strategy for the Time Products Division

Watch SBUs- Titan and Sonata

In the watches market our strategy is to promote ownership of multiple watches and frequent replacement of watchesamongst existing owners through our ‘Titan’ brand of watches. Our internal research shows that 95% of the watch ownersown a single watch. We aim at creating demand for multiple ownership of watches. We focus on innovation to consistentlycome up with new styles and technology introductions to create demand for multiple watch ownership. Through the‘Sonata’ brand we encourage first time watch users and customers who buy watches from the unorganized market tochoose our brand as the preferred brand. With Sonata we also hope to tap into the large base of non watch owners in

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India through innovative strategies. We also propose to expand our reach across the country by developing retail outlets.The watch market is currently under penetrated by organized players and faces severe competition from the unorganizedsector. Increased penetration for the mid market segment will be achieved by expanding our presence in several upcomingmalls and department stores. We intend to continue to introduce products targeted at specific customer segments. OurRaga 9 to 5 collection targeted modern Indian women, while our Titan Flip and Titan Edge collections targeted technologysavvy young professionals.

Precision Engineering SBU

We entered the precision engineering business in order to utilise our manufacturing facilities. However, with India becominga global destination for cost effective outsourcing of precision products because of the availability of high engineeringskills at a competitive price, we realised that it was worthwhile considering it as a business independent of watches andjewellery. We propose to focus on this business as we see it to be a major growth driver for the Company. The criticalfactor in this business, apart from delivery, cost and quality is our ability to scale up rapidly and capitalise on large longterm contracts. We propose to rapidly increase the capacity of our precision engineering units. A portion of the Issueproceeds, amounting to Rs. 3,500 lakhs is proposed to be utilised to increase our manufacturing facilities for PrecisionEngineering SBU. Our expansion plans include upgradation of the precision engineering division through technologyimprovements to enable us to move up the value chain from component manufacturing to sub-assemblies. We believethat improving our manufacturing facilities and capability building would enable us to serve sectors like automobile,aerospace, and defence. We also intend to re-engineer our business processes to meet specific industry standards andobtain certifications like TS 16949, AS 9100 and NADCAP. The skills we possess in precision engineering and capabilitiesin plastic injection moulding have been used to extend our activities to new areas such as tool and die making, manufactureof precision components for the aerospace industry and dash board clocks for the automobile industry. We propose toleverage these skills to diversify into the pharmaceuticals, electronics and telecom sectors.

Our strategy for the Jewellery Division

We intend to make Tanishq, the most desirable jewellery brand for the Indian women, by reinforcing it as an experientialretail brand through differential service, best in class designs and optimum variety to cater to diverse tastes. The jewellerymarket in India, though very large in size, is highly fragmented and unorganised. We ventured into the jewellery marketbecause we saw an opportunity for branded jewellery. By branding jewellery and promoting Tanishq as a jeweller withnational presence, our strategy is to capitalise on our first mover advantage by guaranteeing our customers purity andinnovative designs. We also promote professional practices in marketing and retailing. We intend to further improve ourmarket based planning of merchandise to ensure adequate supply of quantity as well as variety at each store. This willensure better inventory management which is critical in the capital intensive jewellery business. We propose to expandour national network by establishing new Tanishq showrooms across the country. Our strategy is to build and enhanceour brand image by continued emphasis on the quality and design of our jewellery products and tap the vast jewellerymarket in India.

Our strategy for the International Business Division

Previously, we used our Associate Companies located overseas to promote our businesses in the international markets.However, in 2004, given the opportunities that we anticipate in the global market for both watches and jewellery, wereorganised our international operations under the International Business Division. The strategy of this division is tosystematically and continuously explore and analyze opportunities in international markets. New markets and countrieswill be identified based on predetermined tested criteria. We hope to leverage our capabilities and brand image to enterthese new markets and also expand within our existing markets with both new and existing product ranges. Our main aimis to penetrate new markets in a profitable and cost efficient manner.

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The Issue

The details of this Issue are as set out below:

PCDs to be offered/issued 21,13,813

Rights Entitlement 1 (One) PCD for every 20 (twenty) Equity Shares held on theRecord Date

Record Date March 6, 2006

Issue Price per PCD Rs. 600

Equity Shares outstanding prior to the Issue 4,22,76,270 Equity Shares

Equity Shares to be issued on conversion of Part A 21,13,813 Equity Shares

Equity Shares outstanding after conversion of Part A 4,43,90,083 Equity Shares

Objects of the Issue For more information, please refer to the section titled “Objects ofthe Issue” beginning on page 37 of this Letter of Offer.

Salient Features of Partly Convertible Debentures

Each PCD will comprise of two parts – Part A and Part B

Part A – Convertible Portion

Face Value : Rs. 350

Conversion : On allotment into one Equity Share of Rs. 10 at a premium of Rs. 340 per Equity Share

Part B – Non Convertible Portion

Face Value : Rs. 250

Nature : Secured Redeemable Debentures

Redemption : At the end of five years from Date of Allotment

Interest : 6.75% per annum

Interest Payment : Interest would be paid at the end of each year from the date of allotment

Security : First pari passu charge on the present and future fixed assets of the Company.

Credit Rating : CRISIL Limited as A/Stable (indicates adequate degree of safety with regard to timely payment ofinterest and principal on the instrument)

: ICRA Limited as LA (indicates adequate credit quality)

The Company along with Lead Manager has finalised arrangements for sale by the applicants, if they so wish, of the NCDs(“Khokha Buy-back Scheme”). For more information, on the “Khokha Buy-back Scheme” pleaes refer to page 254 of thisLetter of Offer.

For more information, on the Terms of the Issue, please refer to the section titled “Issue Information”, beginning on page 249of this Letter of Offer.

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Selected Financial Information

Selected Unconsolidated Financial Information of Titan Industries Limited

The following tables set forth our selected historical unconsolidated financial information derived from our restated and auditedunconsolidated financial statements for the six months ended September 30, 2005 and the years ended March 31, 2005,2004, 2003, 2002 and 2001, prepared in accordance with Indian GAAP, the Companies Act and SEBI DIP Guidelines andrestated as described in the Auditors’ Report of A.F.Ferguson & Co. dated December 26, 2005 included in the section titled“Financial Statements” beginning on page 113 of this Letter of Offer, and this table should be read in conjunction with thefinancial statements mentioned therein and the notes thereto.

Summary Statement of Profits and Losses – Restated

(Rs. in lakhs)

Six months Year ended March 31,ended

September30, 2005 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

INCOME

Gross Sales :

- of products manufactured by the Company 64964.68 111193.39 95301.74 79407.93 72145.56 69391.31

- of products traded in by the Company ....... 1598.45 2272.69 550.73 381.71 332.80 298.95

Total ................................................................. 66563.13 113466.08 95852.47 79789.64 72478.36 69690.26

Less: Excise duty ............................................. 3057.61 5470.90 6363.76 6195.89 6027.15 6241.54

Net sales .......................................................... 63505.52 107995.18 89488.71 73593.75 66451.21 63448.72

Other Income ................................................... 108.04 272.63 208.68 1039.97 224.34 1163.24

Increase / (Decrease) in Inventory .................. 9811.80 8790.97 3466.82 503.69 (1883.62) (2826.77)

Total Income ................................................... 73425.36 117058.78 93164.21 75137.41 64791.93 61785.19

EXPENDITURE

Raw Materials Consumed ............................... 46005.80 72040.75 58104.27 46808.45 37714.14 33982.60

Purchase of Finished Goods ........................... 2886.53 2988.98 1243.42 514.66 208.81 136.70

Staff Cost ......................................................... 6033.08 10701.68 9457.75 7675.01 7631.55 7406.51

Other Manufacturing Expenses ....................... 1479.40 3079.13 2052.02 1802.10 1608.25 1890.17

Administration Expenses ................................. 3680.33 6626.14 4822.03 3870.12 3900.79 3732.22

Advertising ....................................................... 4847.47 7689.46 5982.21 4744.08 3654.84 4009.51

Other Selling & Distribution Expenses ............ 1348.53 2143.30 1690.12 1496.75 1303.10 1193.86

Interest ............................................................. 1177.56 3091.74 3762.18 4134.67 4626.64 4784.02

Depreciation ..................................................... 962.35 1961.26 2147.38 2113.78 2327.99 2092.80

Total Expenditure ........................................... 68421.05 110322.44 89261.38 73159.62 62976.11 59228.39

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Six months Year ended March 31,ended

September30, 2005 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

Profit before Exceptional Items ...................... 5004.31 6736.34 3902.83 1977.79 1815.82 2556.80

Exceptional Items ............................................ 1773.00 3500.00 2500.00 1000.00 - -

Profit before Tax – before Restatement ..... 3231.31 3236.34 1402.83 977.79 1815.82 2556.80

Adjustments :

Effect of change in Accounting policies/estimates - 119.09 38.91 11.72 93.69 (80.47)

Profit Before Tax – after Restatement ........ 3231.31 3355.43 1441.74 989.51 1909.51 2476.33

Total Provision for Tax before restatement ... 667.93 741.45 284.78 356.78 506.46 209.16

Effect on Tax due to restatement ................... (9.17) 46.42 (212.05) 8.43 32.91 (148.69)

Total provision for tax after restatement ... 658.76 787.87 72.73 365.21 539.37 60.47

Net Profit after Tax – Restated .................... 2572.55 2567.56 1369.01 624.30 1370.14 2415.86

Balance brought forward – Restated ............. 2953.25 1874.15 1385.57 1625.05 1127.67 3760.91

Less : Deferred Tax liability of earlier years .. - - - - (206.20) 3119.06

Profit available for Appropriation – Restated 5525.80 4441.71 2754.58 2249.35 2704.01 3057.71

APPROPRIATION

General Reserve ............................................. - 205.16 28.79 19.75 65.47 234.76

Dividend on preference shares ...................... 138.38 281.39 332.15 367.10 352.96 395.83

Proposed Dividend on equity shares ............. - 845.53 422.76 422.76 634.14 1099.18

Tax on dividends ............................................. 19.41 156.38 96.73 54.17 26.39 200.27

Balance carried forward – restated ................ 5368.01 2953.25 1874.15 1385.57 1625.05 1127.67

Total ................................................................. 5525.80 4441.71 2754.58 2249.35 2704.01 3057.71

The above statement should be read with significant accounting policies appearing in Annexure IV on page 126 of this Letterof Offer, together with notes to the summary statement of profits and losses and assets and liabilities, as restated, as appearingin Annexure V on page 128 of this Letter of Offer and Annexure VI on page 133 of this Letter of Offer

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Summary Statement of Assets and Liabilities - Restated

(Rs. in lakhs)

As at As at March 31,September

30, 2005 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

A Fixed Assets :

Gross Block at cost .................................... 40270.05 40007.44 39341.19 38174.25 37813.75 36622.92

Less : Depreciation ..................................... 24328.54 23494.55 22011.51 20052.89 18132.46 16061.93

Net block ..................................................... 15941.51 16512.89 17329.68 18121.36 19681.29 20560.99

Advance on capital account and capitalwork in progress, at cost ............................ 2453.68 978.29 406.59 965.67 326.34 360.71

Total Fixed Assets .................................... 18395.19 17491.18 17736.27 19087.03 20007.63 20921.70

B Investments ............................................... 3302.03 2702.03 2758.33 3709.33 2462.43 2308.51

C Current Assets, Loans and Advances

Inventories .................................................. 41417.57 27161.82 16411.91 14191.74 12481.90 14622.75

Sundry Debtors ........................................... 8979.01 7708.96 14816.17 18638.08 20774.99 15903.74

Cash and bank balances ........................... 3928.20 4400.91 2714.69 2399.08 1732.98 2751.69

Loans and Advances .................................. 15005.37 17213.55 19286.19 21685.60 19731.60 15041.52

Total Current Assets, Loans and Advances 69330.15 56485.24 53228.96 56914.50 54721.47 48319.70

D Total Assets (A+B+C) .............................. 91027.37 76678.45 73723.56 79710.86 77191.53 71549.91

E Liabilities and Provisions ........................

Secured Loans ........................................... 21767.75 19335.67 20390.76 12680.26 21008.32 23548.83

Unsecured Loans ....................................... 14704.56 12466.81 20310.32 34026.32 23320.99 18652.28

Deferred Tax Liabilities .............................. 2398.98 2840.22 3236.28 4256.49 4184.31 4442.99

Current Liabilities and Provisions .............. 33961.79 26761.15 17094.66 17979.04 13162.66 9449.28

Total Liabilities and Provisions .............. 72833.08 61403.85 61032.02 68942.11 61676.28 56093.38

F Net Worth (D-E) ......................................... 18194.29 15274.60 12691.54 10768.75 15515.25 15456.53

G Represented by

1) Share Capital :

Equity Share Capital .................................. 4227.63 4227.63 4227.63 4227.63 4227.63 4227.63

Preference Share Capital ........................... 4000.00 4000.00 4000.00 4000.00 4000.00 4000.00

2) Reserves and surplus :

Capital Reserve .......................................... 13.23 13.23 13.23 13.23 13.23 13.23

Share premium account ............................. 6172.69 6172.69 6172.69 6172.69 6172.69 6172.69

General Reserve ........................................ 348.18 348.18 143.02 114.23 94.48 235.21

Profit and Loss Account ............................. 5368.01 2953.25 1874.15 1385.57 1625.05 1127.67

Less : Miscellaneous Expenditure(to the extent not written off or adjusted) .. (1935.45) (2440.38) (3739.18) (5144.60) (617.83) (319.90)

Net Worth ................................................... 18194.29 15274.60 12691.54 10768.75 15515.25 15456.53

The above statement should be read with significant accounting policies appearing in Annexure IV on page 126 of this Letterof Offer, together with notes to the summary statement of profits and losses and assets and liabilities, as restated, as appearingin Annexure V on page 128 of this Letter of Offer and Annexure VI on page 133 of this Letter of Offer

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Selected Consolidated Financial Information of Titan Industries Limited

The following tables set forth our selected historical consolidated financial information derived from our restated and auditedconsolidated financial statements for the six months ended September 30, 2005 and the years ended March 31, 2005, 2004,2003 and 2002, all prepared in accordance with Indian GAAP, the Companies Act and SEBI DIP Guidelines and restated asdescribed in the Auditors Report of A.F.Ferguson & Co. dated December 26, 2005 included in the section titled “FinancialInformation” beginning on page 113 of this Letter of Offer, and this table should be read in conjunction with the financialstatements mentioned therein and the notes thereto.

Summary Statement of Consolidated Profits and Losses – Restated

(Rs. in lakhs)

Six months Year ended March 31,ended

September30, 2005 2005 2004 2003 2002

INCOME

Gross Sales :

- of products manufactured by the Company 64930.48 111125.77 95827.22 80367.95 72705.81

- of products traded in by the Company ..... 1598.45 2272.69 550.73 381.71 332.80

Total ................................................................. 66528.93 113398.46 96377.95 80749.66 73038.61

Less: Excise duty ............................................ 3057.61 5470.90 6363.76 6195.89 6027.15

Net sales .......................................................... 63471.32 107927.56 90014.19 74553.77 67011.46

Other Income ................................................... 280.84 1050.28 3717.04 1499.98 653.78

Increase / (Decrease) in Inventory ................. 9838.79 8885.52 3474.14 276.14 (1863.66)

Total Income................................................... 73590.95 117863.36 97205.37 76329.89 65801.58

EXPENDITURE

Raw Materials Consumed ............................... 45708.01 71897.33 58104.27 46970.74 37887.41

Purchase of Finished Goods .......................... 2886.53 2988.98 1272.16 536.08 217.20

Staff Cost ......................................................... 6154.36 10789.26 9477.69 7742.10 7697.24

Advertising ....................................................... 4847.47 7689.46 6106.23 4880.33 3758.64

Selling & Distribution Expenses ..................... 1348.53 2143.30 1715.58 1524.05 1319.54

Other Manufacturing Expenses ...................... 1506.29 3169.41 2092.28 1839.08 1654.80

Administration Expenses ................................ 4115.84 6675.40 5651.17 4003.64 4148.50

Interest ............................................................. 1249.94 3357.01 4219.35 4642.89 4977.78

Depreciation/Amortisation ............................... 984.59 1980.54 2316.98 2126.52 2343.29

Total Expenditure .......................................... 68801.56 110690.69 90955.71 74265.43 64004.40

Profit before Tax – before Restatement ..... 4789.39 7172.67 6249.66 2064.46 1797.18

Adjustments :

Effect of change in Accounting policies/estimates – 119.09 142.24 (314.41) (855.50)

Profit Before Tax – after Restatement ........ 4789.39 7291.76 6391.90 1750.05 941.68

Total Provision for Tax before restatement ... 689.33 717.37 411.88 403.92 525.68

Effect on Tax due to restatement ................... (9.17) 46.38 (212.00) 8.43 32.91

Total provision for tax after restatement ... 680.16 763.75 199.88 412.35 558.59

Profit after Tax – Restated ........................... 4109.23 6528.01 6192.02 1337.70 383.09

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(Rs. in lakhs)

Six months Year ended March 31,ended

September30, 2005 2005 2004 2003 2002

Share of profits less losses of associates(net of amortization of goodwill onconsolidation) ................................................ (2180.02) (4362.13) 19.87 (514.76) 38.74

Net profit after Tax – Restated .................... 1929.21 2165.88 6211.89 822.94 421.83

Balance brought forward – Restated ............. 2573.84 1944.30 (3380.23) (3339.39) (2682.26)

Adjustment in respect of investments in associates - (34.22) (6.93) - -

Profit available for Appropriation- Restated 4503.05 4075.96 2824.73 (2516.45) (2260.43)

APPROPRIATION

General Reserve ............................................. - 205.16 28.79 19.75 65.47

Dividend on preference shares ...................... 138.38 281.39 332.15 367.10 352.96

Proposed Dividend on equity shares ............. - 845.53 422.76 422.76 634.14

Tax on dividends ............................................. 19.41 157.54 96.73 54.17 26.39

Transfer to Capital Redemption Reserve ...... - 10.00 - - -

Premium on buyback of shares ...................... - 2.50 - - -

Balance carried forward – Restated ............... 4345.26 2573.84 1944.30 (3380.23) (3339.39)

Total ................................................................. 4503.05 4075.96 2824.73 (2516.45) (2260.43)

Notes :

1. In view of Accounting Standard 21 on Consolidated Financial Statements becoming mandatory with effect from accountingperiods commencing on or after April 1, 2001, Summary Statement of Consolidated Profits and Losses - Restated for theyear ended March 31, 2001 has not been disclosed.

2. The above statement should be read with significant accounting policies appearing in Annexure XXII on page 171 of thisLetter of Offer, together with notes to the Summary Statement of Consolidated Profits and Losses and Assets and Liabilities- Restated, as appearing in Annexure XXIII on page 175 of this Letter of Offer and Annexure XXIV on page 177 of thisLetter of Offer.

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Summary Statement of Consolidated Assets and Liabilities – Restated(Rs. in lakhs)

As at Year ended March 31,September

30, 2005 2005 2004 2003 2002

A Fixed Assets :Gross Block at cost .................................... 41249.80 40962.80 39341.19 41767.30 41386.64Less : Depreciation .................................... 24886.58 24030.44 22011.51 20674.88 18572.31Net Block .................................................... 16363.22 16932.36 17329.68 21092.42 22814.33Advance on capital account and capitalwork in progress, at cost ........................... 2454.16 979.41 406.59 965.67 326.55Total Fixed Assets ................................... 18817.38 17911.77 17736.27 22058.09 23140.88

B Investments .............................................. 3163.70 2565.65 2629.90 2567.37 175.80C Current Assets, Loans and Advances

Inventories .................................................. 41651.35 27339.65 16411.91 14532.60 13048.26Sundry Debtors .......................................... 8936.76 7711.66 14816.17 18060.07 20137.68Cash and bank balances ........................... 4154.95 4456.18 2744.71 2502.18 1861.46Loans and Advances ................................. 12968.00 16282.73 19669.18 14310.61 13304.76Total Current Assets, Loans and Advances 67711.06 55790.22 53641.97 49405.46 48352.16

D Total Assets (A+B+C) .............................. 89692.14 76267.64 74008.14 74030.92 71668.84E Liabilities and Provisions

Secured Loans ........................................... 21767.75 19482.43 20390.76 12717.52 21046.88Unsecured Loans ...................................... 14704.56 12466.81 20310.32 34026.32 24030.06Deferred Tax Liabilities ............................. 2451.90 2898.38 3236.28 4271.59 4199.97Current Liabilities and Provisions ............. 34432.02 27482.79 18557.91 18497.49 13570.62Total Liabilities and Provisions ............. 73356.23 62330.41 62495.27 69512.92 62847.53

F Net Worth (D-E) ........................................ 16335.91 13937.23 11512.87 4518.00 8821.31Represented by1) Share Capital :Equity Share Capital .................................. 4227.63 4227.63 4227.63 4227.63 4227.63Preference Share Capital .......................... 4000.00 4000.00 4000.00 4000.00 4000.002) Reserves and surplus :Capital Reserve ......................................... 13.23 13.23 13.23 19.48 19.48Capital Reserve on consolidation ............. 37.26 37.26 - - -Capital Redemption Reserve .................... 10.00 10.00 - - -Share premium account ............................ 6172.69 6172.69 6172.69 6172.69 6172.69General Reserve ........................................ 348.18 348.18 143.02 115.30 95.55Profit and Loss Account ............................ 4345.26 2573.84 1944.30 (3380.23) (3339.39)Less : Miscellaneous Expenditure ............ (2818.34) (3445.60) (4988.00) (6636.87) (2354.65)(to the extent not written off or adjusted)Net Worth .................................................. 16335.91 13937.23 11512.87 4518.00 8821.31

Notes :

1. In view of Accounting Standard 21 on Consolidated Financial Statements becoming mandatory with effect from accountingperiods commencing on or after April 1, 2001, Summary Statement of Consolidated Assets and Liabilities - Restated as atMarch 31, 2001 has not been disclosed.

2. The above statement should be read with significant accounting policies appearing in Annexure XXII on page 171 of thisLetter of Offer, together with notes to the Summary Statement of Consolidated Profits and Losses and Assets and Liabilities- Restated, as appearing in Annexure XXIII on page 175 of this Letter of Offer and Annexure XXIV on page 177 of thisLetter of Offer.

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General Information

Dear Shareholder(s),

The Shareholders at the Annual General Meeting held on August 31, 2005 authorized the Board to raise upto Rs. 16,500 lakhsthrough Equity Shares and/or other instruments including debentures whether fully, partly or non convertible. Pursuant to theaforesaid resolution the Board at their meeting held on August 31, 2005 approved the Issue of 21,13,813 Partly ConvertibleDebentures (PCDs) of Rs. 600 each for cash at par aggregating Rs. 1,26,82,87,800 on rights basis to the existing EquityShareholders of the Company in the ratio of 1 (one) PCD for every 20 (twenty) Equity Shares held on the Record Date andauthorized a Committee of Directors to finalise the terms and conditions of the PCDs. The Committee of Directors at theirmeeting held on December 26, 2005 approved the terms of the PCD.

ISSUE OF 21,13,813 PARTLY CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES (PCDs) OF RS. 600 EACH FOR CASH AT PARAGGREGATING RS. 1,26,82,87,800 ON RIGHTS BASIS TO THE EXISTING EQUITY SHAREHOLDERS OF THE COMPANYIN THE RATIO OF 1 (ONE) PCD FOR EVERY 20 (TWENTY) EQUITY SHARES HELD ON MARCH 6, 2006 (RECORDDATE),

Registered Office

Titan Industries Limited3, SIPCOT Industrial Complex,Hosur 635 126Tel: +91 4344 554 199Fax: +91 4344 276 037Website: www.titanworld.com

Corporate Office

Titan Industries LimitedTower A, Golden Enclave,Airport Road,Bangalore 560 017Tel: +91 80 5660 9000Fax: +91 80 2526 3001Website: www.titanworld.com

Registrar of Companies

Our Company, bearing Registration Number 18-001456, is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Tamil Nadu atCoimbatore. The office of the Registrar is located at Coimbatore Stock Exchange Building, 683-686, Trichy Road, Singanallur,Coimbatore 641 005.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of our Company currently comprises:

1. Mr. D. Rajendran, Chairman

2. Mr. Bhaskar Bhat, Managing Director

3. Mr. T. K. Balaji

4. Mr. F. K. Kavarana

5. Mr. A. C. Mukherji

6. Mr. Ishaat Hussain

7. Dr. C.G. Krishnadas Nair

8. Mr. N.N. Tata

9. Mr. S. Susai

For more details on our Directors, please refer to the section titled “Management” beginning on page 93 of this Letter of Offer.

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Company Secretary and Compliance Officer

Ms. Usha IyengarTitan Industries LimitedGolden Enclave, Tower - A,Airport Road,Bangalore 560 017Tel: +91 80 5660 9610Fax: +91 80 2527 5756Email: [email protected]

Legal Counsel to the Issue

Amarchand & Mangaldas & Suresh A. Shroff & Co.201, Midford House,Midford Garden,M.G. Road,Bangalore 560 001Tel: +91 80 2558 4870 / 5112 4950Fax: +91 80 2558 4266

Bankers to the Company

Canara BankCorporate Service Branch,No. 25, M G Road,Bangalore 560 001Tel: +91 80 2559 9254/257Fax: +91 80 2559 9108Email: [email protected]

Standard Chartered BankRaheja Tower,No. 26-27, M G Road,Bangalore 560 001Tel: +91 80 2559 9825Fax: +91 80 2559 9255Email: [email protected]

Bank of BarodaH J S Chambers,No. 26, Richmond Road,Bangalore 560 025Tel: +91 80 2224 0565Fax: +91 80 2227 1569Email: [email protected]

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation LimitedNo.7, M G Road,Bangalore 560 001Tel: +91 80 2558 5444Fax: +91 80 2559 1383Email: [email protected]

Oriental Bank of CommerceNo.26, Richmond Road,Bangalore 560 025Tel: +91 80 2221 9767Fax: +91 80 2221 9762Email: [email protected]

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Union Bank of IndiaIndustrial Finance Branch,Hafeeza Chambers,Ist Floor,111/74, K H Road,Bangalore 560 027Tel: +91 80 2227 0998 / 2222 4156Fax: +91 80 2223 5362Email: [email protected]

Lead Manager to the Issue

JM Morgan Stanley Private Limited141 Maker Chambers III,Nariman Point,Mumbai 400 021Tel: +91 22 5630 3030Fax: +91 22 5630 1694Email: [email protected] site: www.jmmorganstanley.comContact Person: Mr. Vibhor Kumar

Registrar to the Issue

Intime Spectrum Registry LimitedC-13, Pannalal Silk Mills Compound,LBS Marg, Bhandup,Mumbai 400 078Tel: +91 22 2596 0320Fax: +91 22 2596 0329Email: [email protected] site: www.intimespectrum.comContact Person: Mr. Vishwas Attavar

Share Transfer Agent

Tata Share Registry LimitedUnit: Titan Industries LimitedArmy & Navy Building148, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Fort,Mumbai 400 001Tel: +91 22 5656 8484Fax: +91 22 5656 8496Email: [email protected] site: www.tatashare.comContact Person: Ms. S.R. Billimoria

Bankers to the Issue

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited52/60, Mahatma Gandhi Road,Mumbai 400 001Tel : +91 22 2498 2424Fax: +91 22 2267 0703Email: [email protected] Person: Mr. Suyog Mhatre

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Statutory Auditors to the Company

A. F. Ferguson & Co.Deloitte Centre,Anchorage II,100/2, Richmond RoadBangalore 560 025Tel : +91 80 5527 6000Fax : +91 80 5527 6403Email: [email protected]

Credit Rating

The details of the ratings received by the Company for this Issue is as follows:

Borrowing Programs Amount Rs. Rating Agency Rating Date of Rating Letter

Rs. 581.30 million debt Rs. 581.30 million CRISIL Limited A/Stable* December 7, 2005(Non Convertible portion of theproposed Partly ConvertibleDebenture Programme)

Rs. 55 crore Partly Convertible Rs. 55 crores ICRA Limited LA** November 18, 2005Debenture (PCDs) programme

*CRISIL A/Stable (pronounced "A rating with Stable outlook"). This rating indicates adequate degree of safety with regard totimely payment of interest and principal on the instrument

**ICRA LA (pronounced L A). This rating indicates adequate credit quality.

Debenture Trustee

IL&FS Trust Company LimitedThe IL & FS Financial Centre,Plot C – 22, G Block,Bandra Kurla Complex,Bandra (E),Mumbai 400 051Tel : + 91 22 2653 3333Fax: +91 22 2653 3297Email: [email protected]

Underwriting Details

This Issue is not being underwritten.

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Capital Structure

Financial data presented in this Section is derived from our unconsolidated financial statements prepared in accordance withIndian GAAP.

Share capital as at the date of filing of this Letter of Offer with SEBI and after the Issue is set forth below.

Nominal Value Aggregate Value(Rs.) (Rs.)

A. Authorised Capital

8,00,00,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each 80,00,00,000 80,00,00,000

40,00,000 Redeemable Cumulative Preference 40,00,00,000 40,00,00,000Shares of Rs. 100 each

B. Issued, Subscribed and Paid up Equity Share Capital before the Issue

4,22,76,270 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each 42,27,62,700 42,27,62,700

C. Issued and Subscribed Redeemable CumulativePreference Share Capital before the Issue

40,00,000 Redeemable Cumulative Preference Shares of Rs.100 each 40,00,00,000 40,00,00,000

D. Present Issue being offered to the Equity Shareholders through this Letter of Offer

21,13,813 PCDs of Rs. 600 each at par 1,26,82,87,800 1,26,82,87,800

E. Post Issue (after conversion of Part A of PCD on allotment) paid up Equity Share Capital

4,43,90,083 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each 44,39,00,830 44,39,00,830

F. Share Premium Account

Existing share premium account 61,72,68,800

Share premium account after the Issue 1,33,59,65,220(after conversion of PCD on allotment)

Notes to the Capital Structure

1. (a) Equity Share Capital History of our Company:

Date of Number of Face Issue Cumulative Consideration Details of ShareAllotment Equity Value Price Number (Cash, Bonus, Allotment/ Premium

Shares (Rs.) (Rs.) of Equity consideration Forfeiture (Rs.) Shares other than

cash)

July 4, 1984 12 10.00 10.00 12 Cash Subscribers to the NilMemorandum ofAssociation of theCompany

July 10, 1985 2,488 10.00 10.00 2,500 Cash Initial allotment Nilmade to TIDCO,Questar, Directorsand seniorexecutives of theCompany

June 15, 1987 12,68,900 10.00 10.00 12,71,400 Cash Initial public offering Nil

June 15, 1987 72,33,600 10.00 10.00 85,05,000 Cash Initial public offering Nil

September 15,1987 89,32,500 10.00 10.00 1,74,37,500 Cash Initial public offering Nil

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Date of Number of Face Issue Cumulative Consideration Details of ShareAllotment Equity Value Price Number (Cash, Bonus, Allotment/ Premium

Shares (Rs.) (Rs.) of Equity consideration Forfeiture (Rs.) Shares other than

cash)

September 15,1987 65,62,500 10.00 10.00 2,40,00,000 Cash Conversion of Nil6,56,250 - 13.50%partly convertibledebentures ofRs. 100 each into10 Equity Sharesof Rs.10 each

March 31, 1990 28,44,550 10.00 10.00 2,68,44,550 Cash Compulsory Nilconversion ofPart A 2,84,455 -12.50% partlyconvertibledebentures ofRs. 100 each into10 Equity Sharesof Rs.10 each

October 1, 1992 11,37,820 10.00 50.00 2,79,82,370 Cash Compulsory 4,55,12,800conversion ofPart B 2,84,455-12.50% partlyconvertibledebentures ofRs. 200 eachinto 4 equityshares of Rs. 10each at a premiumof Rs 40 perequity share.

December 22, 1992 1,39,91,300 10.00 50.00 4,19,73,670 Cash Rights issue of 55,96,52,000Equity Shares toShareholders

December 22, 1992 3,02,600 10.00 50.00 4,22,76,270 Cash Rights issue of 1,21,04,000Equity Sharesto employees

Total 4,22,76,270 61,72,68,800

1. (b) Details of outstanding Redeemable Cumulative Preference Share Capital of our Company as on the date of filing thisLetter of Offer:

Date of Issue Details of persons to whom Number Amount Interest Date of Earliestshares have been issued of (Rs. (in %) Redemption date of

shares in lakhs) redemption

December 1, 2005 Tanishq (India) Limited 60,000 60.00 6.00 7 years 12 months

January 1, 2005 Samrat Holdings Limited 2,00,000 200.00 6.00 7 years 12 months

November 6, 2004 DIL Limited 1,40,000 140.00 6.50 7 years 18 months

November 6, 2004 Ramsons Enterprises 1,00,000 100.00 6.75 7 years 18 months

November 6, 2004 Teksons Limited 1,00,000 100.00 6.75 7 years 18 months

November 6, 2004 Ms. Sandra Sarosh Irani 50,000 50.00 6.75 7 years 12 months

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Date of Issue Details of persons to whom Number Amount Interest Date of Earliestshares have been issued of (Rs. (in %) Redemption date of

shares in lakhs) redemption

November 6, 2004 Mr. Anand B Motwani 50,000 50.00 6.75 7 years 12 months

September 30, 2004 Sumu Finvest (Private) Limited 1,00,000 100.00 6.75 7 years 12 months

August 25, 2004 Associated Capsules 2,00,000 200.00 7.00 7 years 12 monthsPrivate Limited

July 6, 2004 Industrial Development 10,00,000 1,000.00 7.25 3 years 12 monthsBank of India

March 31, 2004 Samrat Holdings Limited 15,00,000 1,500.00 6.75 7 years 12 months

January 29, 2004 Samrat Holdings Limited 3,00,000 300.00 6.75 7 years 18 months

March 31, 2003 Universal Capsules 200,000 200.00 8.00 7 years 18 monthsPrivate Limited

Total 40,00,000 4,000.00

2. Details of the shareholding pattern before (as on March 6, 2006) and after the Issue:

Pre-Issue Shareholding Post Issue Shareholding1

as on March 6, 2006

Shareholder Equity Shares Percentage Equity Shares PercentageHeld holding Held holding

I. Promoter Group

A. Tata Sons Limited 33,46,481 7.92% 35,13,805 7.92%

Other Tata group companies

- Kalimati Investment Company Limited 36,93,135 8.74% 38,77,792 8.74%

- Tata Chemicals Limited 14,30,580 3.38% 15,02,109 3.38%

- Tata Investment Corporation Limited 7,00,000 1.66% 7,35,000 1.66%

- Tata Tea Limited 4,33,726 1.03% 4,55,412 1.03%

- Ewart Investments Limited 2,36,404 0.56% 2,48,224 0.56%

- Tata International Limited 1,87,650 0.44% 1,97,033 0.44%

- The Tata Power Company Limited 3,48,300 0.82% 3,65,715 0.82%

- Piem Hotels Limited 86,000 0.20% 90,300 0.20%

- Samrat Holdings Limited 75,000 0.17% 78,750 0.17%

- Questar Investments Limited 37,000 0.09% 38,850 0.09%

-Sub total of Tata group companies 1,05,74,276 25.01% 1,11,02,990 25.01%

B. Tamil Nadu Industrial DevelopmentCorporation Limited (TIDCO) 1,17,84,606 27.88% 1,23,73,836 27.88%

Total 2,23,58,882 52.89% 2,34,76,826 52.89%

II. Mutual Funds 1,42,212 0.34% 1,49,323 0.34%

III. Banks & Financial Institutions 2,35,089 0.56% 2,46,843 0.56%

IV. FIIs 40,96,486 9.69% 44,40,330 9.69%

V. NRIs 7,68,311 1.82% 8,06,726 1.82%

VI. Public 1,46,45,068 34.63% 1,53,77,322 34.63%

VII. Directors and their relatives 30,222 0.07% 31,733 0.07%

Grand Total 4,22,76,270 100.00% 4,43,90,083 100.00%

1 Post-Issue shareholding is based on the assumption that all the Shareholders (including the Promoters) will subscribe tothe full extent of their Rights Entitlement in this Issue.

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3. Details of the Promoters shareholding as on March 6, 2006:

Promoters No of shares held Percentage holding (%)

Tata Sons Limited and other Tata Group companies 1,05,74,276 25.01

Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation 1,17,84,606 27.88

Total 2,23,58,882 52.89

a. Tata Sons Limited and other companies of the Tata Group who are our Shareholders have confirmed that they intendto subscribe to the full extent of their Rights Entitlement in the Issue, subject to approval from their respective boardof directors. In addition to their Rights Entitlement, Tata Sons Limited shall apply for additional PCDs in the Issue incase of an under subscription. As a result of this subscription and consequent allotment, Tata Sons Limited mayacquire Equity Shares over and above their Rights Entitlement in the Issue, which may result in an increase of theshareholding being above the current shareholding with the entitlement of PCDs under the Issue. This subscriptionand acquisition of additional PCDs by Tata Sons Limited, if any, will not result in a change of control of the managementof the Company and shall be exempt in terms of the proviso to Regulation 3(1)(b)(ii) of the Takeover Code. As such,other than for meeting the requirements indicated in the section titled “Objects of the Issue” beginning on page 37 ofthis Letter of Offer, there is no other intention/purpose for this Issue, including any intention to delist the Company.Subscription by and allotment to Tata Sons Limited of any unsubscribed portion, over and above their Rights Entitlementin the Issue shall be in compliance with the provisions of the Listing Agreement and other applicable laws prevailingat that time, including in relation to continuous listing requirements.

b. TIDCO vide letter bearing reference (No. 123(3)/Sect/2005) dated November 16, 2005 has informed the Companythat it has received the approval of its board of directors for subscription in the rights issue of the Company. TIDCOhas sent the proposal to Government of Tamil Nadu for its approval. The proposal is currently pending with theGovernment of Tamil Nadu. TIDCO will inform the Company at the earliest as to whether the proposal has receivedthe approval of the Government of Tamil Nadu.

4. Details regarding top 10 shareholders as on specific dates:

a. As on March 6, 2006.

Sl. Shareholder Equity Shares PercentageNo. held holding

1 Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Limited 1,17,84,606 27.88

2 Kalimati Investment Company Limited 36,93,135 8.74

3 Tata Sons Limited 33,46,481 7.92

4 Mr. Rakesh Radheshyam Jhunjhunwala 25,45,450 6.02

5 Matthews International Fund a/c Matthews Pacific Tiger Fund 16,38,761 3.88

6 Tata Chemicals Limited 14,30,580 3.38

7 FID Funds (Mauritius) Ltd 9,39,045 2.22

8 Mrs. Rekha Rakesh Jhunjhunwala 8,71,000 2.06

9 Tata Investment Corporation Limited 7,00,000 1.66

10 Tata Tea Limited 4,33,726 1.03

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b. As on February 24, 2006

Sl. Shareholder Equity Shares PercentageNo. held holding

1 Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Limited 1,17,84,606 27.88

2 Kalimati Investment Company Limited 36,93,135 8.74

3 Tata Sons Limited 33,46,481 7.92

4 Mr. Rakesh Radheshyam Jhunjhunwala 25,45,450 6.02

5 Matthews International Fund a/c Matthews Pacific Tiger Fund 16,38,761 3.88

6 Tata Chemicals Limited 14,30,580 3.38

7 FID Funds (Mauritius) Ltd. 9,39,045 2.22

8 Mrs. Rekha Rakesh Jhunjhunwala 8,71,000 2.06

9 Tata Investment Corporation Limited 7,00,000 1.66

10 Tata Tea Limited 4,33,726 1.03

c. Two years prior to the date of this Letter of Offer (i.e. as on February 24, 2004)

Sl. Shareholder Equity Shares PercentageNo. held holding

1 Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Limited 1,17,84,606 27.88

2 Kalimati Investment CompanyLimited 36,31,110 8.59

3 Tata Sons Limited 31,38,746 7.42

4 Mr. Rakesh Radheshyam Jhunjhunwala 17,57,750 4.16

5 Tata Chemicals Limited 14,30,580 3.38

6 UBS Securitis Asia A/c Swiss Finance Corporation Limited 11,60,000 2.74

7 DSP Merrill Lynch Limited 8,43,450 2.00

8 Ms. Jhunjhunwala Rekha Rakesh 7,51,500 1.78

9 Tata Investment Corporation Limited 6,95,797 1.65

10. HSBC Global Investment Funds A/c HSBC Mauritius 6,43,153 1.52

5. We have not instituted any employee stock option scheme as on the date of this Letter of Offer.

6. As on the date of this Letter of Offer, there are no outstanding warrants, options or rights to convert debentures, loans orother instruments into Equity Shares.

7. Except as disclosed herein, there would be no further issue of capital, including by way of issue of bonus shares, preferentialallotment, rights issue or grant of employee stock options during the period commencing from the date of submission ofthis Letter of Offer with SEBI till the date the Equity Shares arising under this Issue are listed on the Stock Exchanges.

8. We presently do not intend or propose to alter our capital structure for six months from the date of opening of the Issue,by way of split or consolidation of the denomination of Equity Shares or further issue of Equity Shares (including issue ofsecurities convertible into or exchangeable, directly or indirectly for Equity Shares) whether preferential or otherwise,except if we enter into acquisition(s) or joint venture(s) or induct strategic investors/ partners for furthering our business,wherein we may consider raising additional capital to fund such activity or use Equity Shares as currency for suchtransactions.

9. There shall be only one denomination of the Equity Shares, unless otherwise permitted by law. We shall comply with suchdisclosure and accounting norms as may be specified by SEBI from time to time.

10. The Company has not raised any bridge loans against the proceeds of the Issue.

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11. The Company has not revalued its assets since inception.

12. As on February 24, 2006 we have 57,400 Equity Shareholders.

13. The present Issue being a Rights Issue, as per extant SEBI guidelines, the requirement of Promoters’ contribution andlock-in are not applicable.

14. The Promoters and the companies forming part of the promoter group have not during the last six months purchased orsold any Equity Shares.

15. Shares covered by Orders of the Special Court (Trial of Offences relating to transactions in Securities) Act, 1992. As onDecember 16, 2005, the existing Equity Shares of the Company include 600 Equity Shares which are held in the namesof parties notified under the Special Court (Trial of Offences relating to transactions in Securities) Act, 1992 or in allegedbenami names by the notified parties or which are yet to be registered in their names. On these 600 Equity Shares, theparties are entitled to the Rights PCD. These Rights PCDs are subject to orders of the Special Court. The Company willoffer the rights entitlement on these Equity Shares as per the Special Court Act/directions of the custodian/orders of theSpecial Court. In case the directions/orders regarding these PCDs are not received before the closure of the Issue, theRights Entitlement in respect of these Equity Shares will be kept in abeyance.

As on December 16, 2005, the existing Equity Shares of the Company also include 14,982 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 eachwhich are the subject matter of various suits filed in the courts/forum by third parties for which final order from the court/forum is awaited. Hence the rights on these shares will have to be kept in abeyance, pending final disposal of the case.

16. Securities to be issued pursuant to this Letter of Offer would be made fully paid up within twelve (12) months from the dateof allotment of the securities.

17. The Company has not entered into any standby, buyback or other similar arrangements for purchase of PCDs/ NCDs/Equity Shares pursuant to this Issue except for arrangements for buyback of NCD portion of the PCD.

18. The Company has received approval from Reserve Bank of India vide its letter no. FE.CO.FID/19375/10.78.000/2005-06dated March 08, 2006 granting permission to offer, issue and allot the PCD portion, including the NCD portion and to offerthe Khokha Buyback Scheme to eligible non resident shareholders on rights basis with repatriation benefit.

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Objects of the Issue

The objects of this Issue are primarily to raise capital for the growth of our business and operations, including for

(i) setting up of new showrooms and upgradation and expansion of existing showrooms;

(ii) replacement, refurbishment and expansion of the watch manufacturing and assembly facilities;

(iii) expansion of jewellery making facilities;

(iv) expansion of precision engineering manufacturing facilities;

(v) general corporate purposes, including redemption of our preference shares.

Funds Requirement

The fund requirements for the above purposes over the next two financial years and for meeting the expenses of the Issue asestimated by us are as under:

(Rs. in lakhs)

Sl. Activities Estimated Estimated TotalNo. expenses for the expenses for the Estimated

year ended year ended CostMarch 31, 2007 March 31, 2008

1. Setting up of new showrooms and upgradationand expansion of existing showrooms 2,833 2,527 5,360

2. Replacement, refurbishing and expansion ofthe watch manufacturing facilities 1,389 461 1,850

3. Expansion of jewellery making facilities 675 400 1,075

4 Expansion of precision engineeringmanufacturing facilities 2,000 1500 3,500

5. Redemption of Preference Shares andGeneral Corporate Purposes 4,000 21 4,021

6. Issue Expenses 157 - 157

Total 11,054 4,909 15,963

Means of finance (Rs. in lakhs)

Sl. No. Particulars Funding required

1 Proceeds of this Issue 12,683

2 Internal Accruals 3,280

Total 15,963

The main objects and objects incidental or ancillary to the main objects clause of our Memorandum of Association permits usto undertake our existing activities and the activities for which the funds are being raised by us, through the present Issue.

The above fund requirement is based on the current business plans of the Company which is based on internal managementestimates as approved by our Board from time to time. In view of the highly competitive and dynamic nature of the industry inwhich we operate, we may have to revise our business plan from time to time and consequently our fund requirements mayalso change. This may include rescheduling of capital expenditure plans, including starting non-planned new projects, terminatingprojects currently planned and increase or decrease in the capital expenditure for a particular object vis-à-vis current plans atour sole discretion.

The above-stated fund requirements and deployment have not been appraised by any bank or financial institution. In case ofvariations in the actual utilization of funds earmarked for the above activities, any additional funds required for a particularactivity may be covered by surplus funds, if any available, in the other activities or from internal accruals.

In case of any shortfall/cost overrun, we intend to meet the funds requirements through our internal accruals (adjusted restatednet profits plus depreciation and non-cash exceptional items). Our internal accruals for the year ended March 31, 2005 wasRs. 8028.82 lakhs.

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Details of Funds Requirement and Schedule of Implementation

i. Setting up of new stores and upgradation and expansion of existing stores

We plan to set up 86 Company managed stores during fiscal 2007 and fiscal 2008. Out of the aforesaid 86 stores, as percurrent plans, 82 stores will form part of the Watches and/or Accessories retail chain and 4 stores will form part of the Jewelleryretail chain. Out of the said 86 stores, 58 stores (57 stores for Watches, 1 store for Jewellery) would be operational duringfiscal 2007 and 28 stores (25 stores for Watches and 3 stores for Jewellery) would be operational in fiscal 2008 as per currentplans.

Some of these stores would be owned by us. For other stores, we intend to enter into long- term lease, leave and licensearrangements with developers/ property owners. We have already identified the locations for the following stores:

(Rs. in lakhs)

Sl. Developer / Vendor’s Name Mall’s Name Place Type of SecurityNo. Arrangement Deposit

for Booking (Rs.)of space

1 Paliwal Developers Limited Mayur Vihar No. 17 A & B, District Centre, Agreement 1.46Mayur Place, New Delhi

2 Paliwal Developers Limited Mayur Vihar No. 36 A & B, District Centre, Agreement 1.60Mayur Place, New Delhi

3 DLF Universal Ltd. Saket No.145 A& B, District Centre, Agreement 7.71Saket Place, New Delhi

4 DLF Retail Developers Ltd. South Court- Shop- 14, District Centre, LOI 7.32DLF Saket Saket, New Delhi

5 DLF Retail Developers Ltd. South Court- Shop-15,District Centre, LOI 6.79DLF Saket Saket New Delhi

6 Today Home and Infrastructure West Gate Mall No.10 West Gate, LOI 2.27Rajouri Garden, New Delhi

7 Omax Construction Limited Omaxe Mall Shop 102, Omaxe Mall, LOI 1.73Greater Noida

8 STC Developers P Ltd. Kanwal Road- Shop-10, Jaipur Mall, LOI 1.28Jaipur Kalwar Rd, Jaipur

9 Ambience Infrastructure P Ltd Ambi Mall FF 156 First Floor Ambi Mall, LOI 5.15Gurgaon Gurgaon

10 Ambience Developrs Pvt Ltd. Ambi Mall FF 19, 20 First Floor Ambi LOI 13.89Gurgaon Mall, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi

11 Regency Park Property Emporium No.244,Vasant Kunj Phase 2, LOI 7.16Management Services DLF New DelhiPvt Limited Place

12 Tulip Infoservcies Pvt. Ltd. Majetis Stadia No.FF/11, Stadium Cinema, LOI 0.60(Opp. Football Statium),High Court Road, Jodhpur

13 Majestic Properties Pvt, Ltd. Melanga Mall No.22, Lower Ground Floor, LOI 0.47C-8, 9 and 14, Pallav Puram,Phase II, Meerut

14 MGF Development Ltd. MGF Mall UG-23, Upper Ground Floor, LOI 4.34Khyber Pass, New Delhi

15 Swami Buildtech Pvt. Ltd. TDI Mall Unit No. G 4, Agra. LOI 0.75

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(Rs. in lakhs)

Sl. Developer / Vendor’s Name Mall’s Name Place Type of SecurityNo. Arrangement Deposit

for Booking (Rs.)of space

16 MGF Development Ltd. Metropolis No-65, Upper Ground Floor, LOI 1.50Mehrauli, Gurgaon Road,Gurgaon

17 Beverly Park Maintenance DLF No.236, Upper Ground Floor, LOI 9.06Services Ltd. Promenade DLF Place, Vasant Kunj,

Phase-II, New Delhi.

18 Today Homes & City Centre No. G 9, Ground Floor, LOI 4.31Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. Ludhiana.

19 Indo Pacific Software Poonam Mall V I P Road, LOI 2.07Entertainment Ltd. Opp Alankar Theatre,

Ramdaspeth, Nagpur

20 JP Infrastructure Prozon SG Road, National Highway, LOI 0.51Next to Rajpath Club,Ahmedabad

21 Divyam Real Est Pvt Ltd. R3 Opp. Manav Mandir, LOI 0.74Near May Flower HospitalDrive-in Rd., Ahmedabad

22 JP Infrastructure Prozon Dumas Road, Opp. Rajhans, LOI 0.51Dheaters, Surat

23 Kalpataru Retail Ventures P Ltd. Megapolis Mall Eastern Express Highway, LOI 3.90Thane (W)

24 Oberoi Mall Pvt. Ltd. Oberoi Mall Oberoi Garden City, LOI 7.44Off Western Express Highway, Goregaon(E) Mumbai.

25 Nirmal Lifestyle Limited Nirmal Lifestyle LBS Road, LBS Marg, 2.04Mulund (W), Mumbai

26 Inorbit Malls India P Ltd. Inorbit Mall No. 30-A, Vashi, Mumbai Agreement 1.00

27 Shyam Kripa Constructions Dindayal Maharani Laxmi Road, LOI 0.72City Mall Gwalior

28 Yasmeen Ali Khan City Centre Mall No.593 Banjara Hills, Agreement 24.00Hyderabad

29 Hi Lite Builders Pvt. Ltd. Focus Mall No EGF-107 & 108, Calicut LOI 1.37

30 Abhishek Developers Mantri Mall Sampige Road, Malleswaram, LOI 9.56Bangalore

31 Prozone Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. Prozone Mall CTS No.3360, 1-7, LOI 1.0715 & 16 - Jawa Main Road,Yadavgiri, Mysore

32 Innovative Studios Pvt. Ltd. Innovative Bidadi Industrial Area, LOI 0.50Film City Near Toyota Kirloskar,

Tech Park ,Bangalore Mysore Highway,Bidadi

33 Beverly Park Maintenance DLF Promenade No 173 & 174 Vasant Kunj, Agreement 18.73Services Ltd. Phase-II, New Delhi.

34 MSK Enclave Pvt. Ltd & Fort Knox No.6, Camac Street, Kolkatta LOI 26.23Asha Promoters P Ltd.

35 Mr Surender Singh Khera Southex Store G16, NDSE-I South extension, LOI 5.00Part I, New Delhi

Total 182.77

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We are in the process of identifying the locations for the remaining stores.

In addition to the expenditure to be incurred on own /leased property for the stores/showrooms/malls by way of Deposits to beplaced with property owners / developers, capital expenditure may also be incurred for brokerage and other related expenses.

Capital expenditure is also planned to be incurred in furnishing of the stores including electrical and lighting equipments, airconditioning, interiors, furniture, fixtures, security systems, in -store IT systems, display equipments and other establishmentrelated expenditure. We have not entered into any agreements for the same as of date as these contracts would be enteredinto a few months before the store is handed over to the Company by the developers/property owners.

We also propose to upgrade some of our existing stores. Upgradation of some of the existing stores will help enhance customerinterest by providing a new look, scope for better visual merchandising and in-store display and improve the customersshopping experience. Expansion of some of the stores will also enable us to increase our existing range of offerings byeffectively utilizing the additional space available.The Upgradation budget would include expenses on electrical and lightingequipments, air conditioning, interiors, furniture, fixtures, security systems, in -store IT systems, display equipment and otherestablishment related expenses. Since these are standard equipments available from various vendors in India and overseas,we do not foresee any difficulty in sourcing the same within short notice. The amount to be defrayed for this purpose isestimated to about Rs. 200 lakhs.

A sum-total of Rs. 5,360 lakhs is planned to be incurred on purchase of stores, deposits to be given to the property owners/developers, upgradation of existing stores, and furnishing of new stores. The schedule of implementation of the retailing plancategory-wise is as under:

Year Watch Retail Chain Jewellery Retail Chain

Stores Budgeted amount Stores Budgeted amount(Rs. in lakhs) (Rs. in lakhs)

2006-07 57 2,633 1 200

2007-08 25 1,977 3 550

In addition to these stores, which will be managed by the Company, we intend to continue to set up franchised stores under the‘World of Titan’ and ‘Tanishq’ chains as well as the ‘Timezone’, ‘Sonata’, ‘Fastrack’ and ‘Goldplus’ chains. However, these willnot involve any direct capital investment by the Company.

ii. Replacement, refurbishment and expansion of the Watch Manufacturing and Assembly facilities;

Replacement and refurbishing of watch manufacturing facilities and technology for precision plastic injection moulding

Our facilities for making watch components which are assembled into a watch was set up at Hosur, Tamil Nadu during 1986 -87 with an initial assembly capacity of 20 lakhs watches. The manufacturing capacity was thereafter expanded in stages to itspresent level of 110 lakhs. Certain items of plant and machinery are approximately 20 years old and we intend to replace thesame. We have already commenced a planned program of renewal and replacement of such machinery. We intend to incurRs. 639 lakhs towards this purpose. We have not yet placed any orders for the same.

In fiscal 2006, at our existing manufacturing facility at Hosur, we intend to establish manufacturing facilities with the addition ofprecision plastic moulding equipment for the manufacture of micro-precision plastic movement components of watches usinginjection moulding technology. An outlay of Rs. 345 lakhs is estimated for this project.

Through the aforesaid replacement and refurbishment, our manufacturing capacity will increase only marginally. However weexpect higher productivity from the newer machines. We expect to import part of the required equipments from reputedequipment manufacturers and purchase the rest in India. All items which will be imported are standard equipments and areeasily available from vendors in India or overseas on short notice.

Expansion of assembly facilities for watches

At present, we have watch-assembly facilities at Hosur in Tamil Nadu, Dehradun in Uttranchal and Baddi in Himachal Pradesh.In order to meet the growing demand for watches, we propose to expand our assembly capacity at Dehradun and Baddi wherewe are entitled to avail exemption from payment of excise duty for an initial period of ten years and also avail tax benefits undersection 801C of Income-Tax Act, 1961.

Certain facilities situated in Dehradun and Baddi are currently entitled to certain fiscal benefits. However, any changes inGovernment policy could affect our expansion plans. We have filed a writ petition in the High Court of Uttranchal in relation toa notification wherein certain benefits available to us have been withdrawn. For details, please refer to the Risk Factor titled“We have filed a writ petition in the High Court of Uttranchal, challenging the notification issued by the Government which hasrevoked certain benefits provided to us” in the section titled “Risk Factors” on page 4 of this Letter of Offer.

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The details of the proposed expansion plans are given below:

Year ending Assembly Capacity Expansion Total Cost(Number of pieces in lakhs) (Rs. in lakhs)

Baddi Dehradun Total

March 31, 2007 5 10 15 646

March 31, 2008 5 10 15 220

Total 866

Capital expenditure to be incurred in relation to the expansion of watch assembly facilities includes construction of newbuildings and extension of existing buildings, climate control systems (air-conditioning and dust control systems), specializedsemi-automated assembly equipment, testing equipment, furniture, fixtures and other facilities/watch assembly related items.The equipments required are standard and easily available from various vendors in India and overseas on short notice

The break-up of the budgeted capital expenditure planned for the fiscal 2007 and fiscal 2008 are as follows:

Sl. Description Quantity Department Cost Schedulein # (In Rs.

lakhs)

A Watch Assembly – Hosur

Imported Machinery

1 Running Test Equipment 1 Assembly 30 I qtr 06-07

Indigenous Machinery

1 Upgradation of autostation at FA-1 Line 2 A movement Assembly 30 I qtr 06-07

2 Auto visual inspection for 7000 line 1 Movement Assembly 15 I qtr 06-07

3 Auto visual inspection for 5000 line 1 Movement Assembly 15 I qtr 06-07

4 Auto visual inspection for Calibre 7000 line 1 Assembly 15 I qtr 07-08

5 Auto visual inspection for Calibre 5000 line 1 Assembly 15 I qtr 07-08

B Watch Assembly - Dehradun (DDN)

1 Megatec RT equipment 1 DDN – 2 30 I qtr 06-07

2 Running Test Equipment 1 DDN assembly 20 II qtr 07-08

C Watch Assembly - BADDI

1 Running Test Equipment 1 HP unit 20 II qtr 07-08

2 Semi-Automatic Line (PPE) AL2203 1 HP - new unit 19 I qtr 07-08

3 Automatic water resistance tester 1 HP-new unit 15 I qtr 07-08

D Establishing new assembly unit - HP/DDN

Civil Work

1 Acquisition of land & building construction HP/ DDN - New Unit 206 III qtr 06-07

Imported machinery

1 Semi-Automatic Line (PPE) AL2203 1 HP/ DDN - New Unit 19 III qtr 06-07

2 Automatic water resistance tester 1 HP/ DDN - New Unit 15 III qtr 06-07

Indigenous machinery

1 Measuring instruments 1 HP/ DDN - New Unit 20 III qtr 06-07

2 Air-conditioning system - 50 TR 1 HP/ DDN - New Unit 45 III qtr 06-07

3 DG set - 180 kVA 1 HP/ DDN - New Unit 15 III qtr 06-07

4 HT & LT panels 1 HP/ DDN - New Unit 15 III qtr 06-07

5 Electrification 1 HP/ DDN - New Unit 35 III qtr 06-07

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Sl. Description Quantity Department Cost ScheduleNo. in # (In Rs.

lakhs)

E Movement Manufacturing

Indigenous machinery

1 Coil winding machine 1 Step motor 25 III qtr 06-07

2 Ultrasonic cleaning machine 1 Auto turning 20 III qtr 06-07

3 TWB 7000 - LTM 1 Ebauche 40 III qtr 06-07

4 Stem Sq. milling machine 2 Auto turning 15 II qtr 06-07

5 Zumbach Z1 machine 1 Ebauche 20 II qtr 06-07

6 Sub-Assy machine for Plastic Rotor Assy. 2 Gears SA 25 II qtr 06-07

Imported Machinery

1 Wahli 92 + 20 1 Gears 40 II qtr 07-08

F Case Manufacturing

Imported machinery

1 Friction Press - 100T 1 Press shop 20 I qtr 06-07

2 Cryo Pumping unit for Hauzer 1 Ion plating 30 II qtr 07-08

Indigenous machiney

1 Automation on back cover & case centre forming 1 Case maintenance 20 II qtr 06-07

2 Automation for back cover & case centre forming 1 Case maintenance 20 III qtr 07-08

G Tool Room

Imported machinery

1 Technology transfer for Injection moulding Tool Room 100 II qtr 06-07

2 Micro-precision Injection Moulding machine 1 Tool Room 55 I qtr 06-07

3 Micro-precision EDM machine 1 Tool Room 100 II qtr 06-07

4 Micro-precision Injection Moulding machine 1 Tool Room 45 II qtr 07-08

Indigenous machinery

1 EDM machine 1 Tool Room 20 II qtr 06-07

2 Ultrasonic Cleaning machine 1 Tool Room 15 II qtr 06-07

H Services

Indigenous machinery

1 Incinerator with Scrubber 1 Civil Engg 40 IV qtr 06-07

2 Air handling units 10 Engineering services 36 III qtr 06-07

3 Energy efficient transformer 1250 kVA 1 Engineering services 18 IV qtr 06-07

4 DG set - 625 kVA 1 Engineering services 35 IV qtr 06-07

5 Air handling units 1 Engineering services 33 III qtr 07-08

6 Energy efficient transformer 1250 kVA 1 Engineering services 20 IV qtr 07-08

I Miscellenaous Items like - Jigs, Fixtures, 464Water Coolers, Measuring Instruments,storage accessories etc.

TOTAL 1850

The equipment required are standard and easily available from various vendors in India and overseas on short notice andhence the Company will place the orders for the equipments closer to the expansion requirements.

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iii. Expansion of jewellery-making facilities:

The jewellery-making facilities of the Company at Hosur were commissioned in 1994. We intend to spend approximately Rs.775 lakhs on equipment for line balancing and productivity improvement.

All the jewellery produced by the Company is branded jewellery under the name ‘Tanishq’. From March 1, 2005, brandedjewellery has become liable to excise duty at the rate of 2%. However units set up in sub-Himalayan states are exempted fromthe payment of excise duty for an initial period of 10 years. Our watch manufacturing facility situated in Dehradun is currentlyentitled to certain excise duty and income tax benefits. To avail of the same benefits as our watch manufacturing facility, weintend to set up a 14,000 square feet jewellery manufacturing facility at Dehradun, adjacent to our watch assembly unit, onland which we have recently acquired. However, any change in government policy could affect our expansion plans.

This unit will manufacture studded jewellery and also comprise of a facility for vendors to manufacture plain gold jewellery. Theestimated cost of setting up of this facility is approximately Rs. 300 lakhs. We expect the unit to commence production in thefirst half of fiscal 2007. The break-up of the capital expenditure planned for the fiscal 2006 and fiscal 2007 is as follows:

Budgeted Capex planned for the year 2006 - 07 & 2007 - 08

S.No Department Item description Fiscal 2006 Fiscal 2007

Qty. lakhs/Rs. Qty. lakhs/Rs.

1 Studded Casting machine 1 35

2 Studded Laser welding 1 25

3 Studded Laser Marking 1 10

4 Plain Laser Engraving 1 10

5 Alloying & Refining Alloying unit 1 100

6 Alloying & Refining Auto turning machine -1 1 28

7 Alloying & Refining Wire drawing machine - 1 1 12

8 Alloying & Refining Melting furnace -1 1 10

9 Alloying & Refining Mini press (10 to 15 T)-1 1 10

10 Quality assurance 6 digit mettler - 2 2 14 1 70

11 Quality assurance Assay facilities - 2 2 10 1 50

12 Development centre Material testing facility includes 1 20

13 Development centre ICP 1 35

14 Development centre SEM 1 25

15 Development centre Furnace 2000 deg 18 1 18

16 Plant & Machinery LT Breakers 50

17 Plant & Machinery HT Breakers 15

18 Plant & Machinery Scrubber systems 10

19 Plant & Machinery Stand by foundry melting control unit 10

20 MSO Cut grading instruments 2 10

21 Other Machinery 78 102

Total value of items 365 410

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iv. Expansion of precision engineering manufacturing facilities:

Our precision engineering units are presently located at Hosur, Tamil Nadu and Bommasandra, Karnataka. We alreadyare in the process of expanding our facilities at Hosur. Our new unit at Bommasandra, near Electronic City on the Hosur-Bangalore highway, has already commenced production. Due to the specialized nature of the components produced, theprecision engineering business is capital intensive. The output is sold through long term contracts. We intend to increasethe capacity in phases according to the orders received by us. At present our entire output has been booked by long termcontracts for 3 to 5 years. We expect an expenditure of Rs. 2,000 lakhs and Rs. 1,500 lakhs in expanding our facilities infiscal 2007 and fiscal 2008 respectively. Details of capital investments planned in fiscal 2007 and fiscal 2008 are asfollows:

Break-up of budgeted capital investments planned for fiscal 2007

(Rs. in lakhs)

CNC Turn-mill centres (13 nos) to cater to complex jobs 650

CNC Milling machines (4 nos) 300

CNC 5- axis machining centres 250

Heat Treatment – Vacuum Hardening, Annealing and Tempering 300

Inspection and Testing Equipment (Calibration devices) 150

Additional Infrastructure at Bommasandra Plant. 200

Additional Infrastructure at Hosur plant 150

Total 2,000

Break-up of budgeted capital investments planned for fiscal 2008

(Rs. in lakhs)

Capacity build-up to cater to the aerospace machining segment 350

Move up on the value chain in existing clientele of aerospace sector by acquiringcapabilities such as special coatings, honing, and fine surface finishing 400

Manufacturing facility to support new projects in automotive sector forspecialty components and sub-assemblies 350

Investments in IT sector for Supply Chain Strengthening 150

Support equipment and infrastructure to expand Clocks & Pointers 50

Land and Building 200

Total 1,500

This expansion would be carried out at the surplus land available at our Hosur plant for the expansion of precisionengineering facilities. The civil engineering work is estimated to be complete by December 2007. The equipments requiredare standard and easily available from various vendors in India and overseas on short notice and hence the Company willplace the orders for the equipments closer to the expansion requirements. The aforesaid expansion will be completed byMarch 2008.

v. Redemption of our preference shares and General Corporate Purposes:

We seek to further enhance our market position in all the businesses in which we operate. In addition to continuedinvestments in expansion of our retail chain, we intend to further develop and expand our information technologyinfrastructure to support our retail chain and category expansion through new product offerings, strategic acquisitions,investments or joint ventures. We seek to further upgrade and expand our information technology infrastructure andensure that our systems are integrated with our suppliers.

We operate in a very competitive and dynamic environment. So far our growth has been organic. As a part of our growthstrategy, we continue evaluating acquisition opportunities that complements our existing business. As on date of thisLetter of Offer we have preference shares outstanding of Rs. 4,000 lakhs. We may redeem our our preference shares tothe extent possible in accordance with the Companies Act and in terms of the issue of preference shares.

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We have earmarked a sum of Rs. 4,021 lakhs towards general corporate purposes. The above estimate also takes intoaccount additional investments, in case of a strong order book, that may be required in the expansion of manufacturingfacilities for the precision engineering business or any additional requirements in the other businesses in which we operate.

vi. Issue Expenses:

The total expenses of the Issue are estimated to be approximately Rs. 157 lakhs. The expenses of this Issue inter aliaincludes fees and expenses payable to the Lead Manager, Registrar to the Issue, Legal Counsel to the Issue, Auditor,stamp duty, printing and stationary expenses and other expenses. All expenses with respect to the Issue would be borneby the Company from the proceeds of the Issue.

The estimated Issue expenses are as under:

Sl. Expenses Incurred Amount Percentage of Percentage ofNo. (Rs. in lakhs) Total Issue Total Issue

Expenses Size

1. Lead Management Fees 35 22.31 0.28

2. Marketing Expenses and Issue advertisements 15 9.56 0.12

3. Mailing and Registrar Expenses 37.3 23.77 0.29

4. Printing 15.8 10.07 0.12

5. Stamp Duty, Auditors, Listing, Filing, 41.8 26.64 0.33Rating and Legal Fees

6. Misc. Expenses 12 7.65 0.09

Total 156.9 100.00 1.24

The net proceeds of this Issue would be used to meet all or any of specific objects described above.

Interim use of proceeds

The management, in accordance with the investment policies set up by the Board from time to time and in view of the aforesaidobjects of the Issue will have the flexibility in deploying the proceeds received by us from the Issue. Pending utilization for thepurposes described above, we intend to temporarily invest the Issue proceeds in high quality, interest/dividend bearing liquidinstruments including money market mutual funds and/or deposits with banks for the necessary duration and repayment ofshort term loans.

No part of the Issue proceeds will be paid by us as consideration to Promoters, Directors, key management personnel,Subsidiaries, Affiliates or companies forming part of the Promoter group.

Working Capital

The proceeds of the Issue will not be used to meet our working capital requirements. We expect to meet our incrementalworking capital requirements from our internal accruals and additional/enhanced working capital facility, if necessary. Formore details on the loans and working capital facility currently availed by us, please refer to the section titled “Description ofCertain Indebtedness” beginning on page 240 of this Letter of Offer.

Funds Deployed

The security deposits in relation to the properties located indicated under the head “Setting up of new stores and upgradationand expansion of existing stores” aggregating to Rs. 182.77 lakhs has been paid out of internal accruals. The same has beencertified by A.F. Ferguson & Co., Auditors to the Company, vide their letter dated March 09, 2006. We have not incurred anyother expenditure towards the Objects of the Issue as of date.

Monitoring of utilization of funds

There is no requirement for a monitoring agency in terms of Clause 8.17 of the SEBI DIP Guidelines. The Audit Committeeappointed by the Board of Directors will monitor the utilization of the Issue proceeds.

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BASIS FOR ISSUE PRICE

Investors should read the following summary along with the sections titled “Risk Factors” and “Financial Statements” beginningon pages 4 and 113 of this Letter of Offer, respectively and other details about the Company, its Subsidiaries and Associatesincluded in this Letter of Offer.

Qualitative Factors

� Strong Brands

We possess strong brands like Titan, Sonata, Fastrack and Tanishq, which enables us to command a premium for ourproducts as against our competitors.

� Strong Retailing, Distribution and Supply Network

We sell our watches through over 11,393 outlets in over 2,546 towns in India. There are currently over 179 World of Titanshowrooms in over 105 towns and over 130 Time Zones in over 81 towns. We sell Tanishq jewellery through over 81stores spread across over 61 towns in India. We have a strong distribution and logistics network to support our all Indiapresence in retailing.

� Design Expertise

We have a large and experienced in house design team. Majority of our watches are designed in house. We rely on bothour in house team and freelance designers for our jewellery business.

� Leading Market Position

We believe that we have a significant share of the organized watch market in India and have a large customer base.Tanishq is the best known jewellery brand in India. (Source: Solitaire International, July 2005) Tanishq has a 40% shareof the organised jewellery market. (Source: World Gold Council and Mckinsey Study 2003 as quoted in Solitaire International,July 2005)

Quantitative Factors

Basis of issue price of Convertible Portion of PCD:

Information presented in this section is derived from our unconsolidated restated financial statements, prepared in accordancewith Indian GAAP.

a) Earning Per Share (EPS) - Restated of face value of Rs. 10

Year Rupees Weight

Year ended March 31, 2003 0.61 1

Year ended March 31, 2004 2.35 2

Year ended March 31, 2005 5.32 3

Weighted Average 3.55

EPS (not annualized) for the six-month period ending September, 2005 was Rs. 5.71

Notes:

(1) The earning per share has been computed on the basis of ‘Net profit – restated’ as appearing in the “SummaryStatement of Profits and Losses – Restated” as per the Auditors’ Report.

(2) The weighted average of EPS for these fiscals has been calculated by giving weights of 1, 2 and 3 for fiscal 2003,2004 and 2005 respectively.

(3) The face value of each Equity Share is Rs. 10.

b) Price/Earning (P/E) ratio in relation to the conversion price of Part A of the PCD:

� Based on EPS of Rs. 5.32 for year ended March 31, 2005 : 65.79

� As there is no separate classification for retail sector, benchmark comparable industry P/E is not available

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c) Return on Average Net Worth:

Year RONW % Weight

Year ended March 31, 2003 5.80 1

Year ended March 31, 2004 10.79 2

Year ended March 31, 2005 16.81 3

Weighted Average 12.97

RONW (not annualized) for the six-month period ending September 30, 2005 was 14.14%

Notes:

(1) Net worth means Equity Share Capital + Preference Share Capital + Reserves and Surplus – Miscellaneousexpenditure (to the extent not written off or adjusted) as appearing in “Summary Statement of Assets and Liabilities– Restated” as per the Auditors’ Report.

(2) The weighted average of Average Net Worth for these fiscals has been calculated by giving weights of 1, 2 and3 for fiscal 2003, 2004 and 2005 respectively.

Minimum Return on Increased Net Worth required to maintain pre-issue EPS: 9.23%

d) Net Asset Value

Net Asset Value per Equity Share as at September 30, 2005 is Rs. 43.04

The Net Asset Value per Equity Share after the Issue is Rs. 57.65

Conversion price of Part A of the PCD: Rs. 350 per Equity Share

e) Comparison of Accounting Ratios with Peers

We believe there are no comparable listed companies, which are in the business of watch manufacturing andretailing, and are also into jewellery manufacturing and retailing business. Hence there is no comparison withindustry peers.

The face value of each Equity Share is Rs. 10 per Equity Share and the conversion price of the convertibleportion of Rs. 350 per Equity Share is 35 times of the face value.

The Lead Manager believes that the Issue Price of Rs. 350 is justified in view of the above qualitative andquantitative parameters.

Basis of interest rate payable on Non Convertible Debenture Portion:

Salient features of Non Convertible Debenture Portion:

Credit Rating assigned by:

� CRISIL Limited as ‘A/Stable’ (indicates adequate degree of safety with regard to timely payment of interest and principalon the instrument)

� ICRA Limited as ‘LA’ (indicates adequate credit quality)

Redemption: At the end of 5 years

Rate of Interest: At the rate of 6.75% per annum payable annually

Yield to Investor: 6.75%

Prevailing Yield on Government of India Securities (As on February 20, 2006) - The annualized yield on the 5-year benchmarksecurity is 6.82%. (Source: Bloomberg)

On the basis of above the Lead Manager and the Company are of the opinion that the interest payable on NCD portion isjustified.

Information as required to be given vide Ministry of Finance circular No. S2/SE/76 dated February 5, 1977 read withcircular of even number dated March 8, 1977 is given below:

i. Working results (Unaudited Financial Results) of the Company for the period ended January 31, 2006 during the currentFinancial Year

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(Rs. in lakhs)

(a) (i) Sales / Turnover 115,691.09

(ii) Other Income 152.08

(b) Estimated gross profit (excluding depreciation and taxes) 7,094.69

(c) (i) Provision for depreciation 1,623.69

(ii) Provision for Taxes 1,269.93

- Current Tax 1,641.00

- Deferred Tax (698.00)

- Fringe benefit Tax 226.00

- Taxes of earlier years 100.93

(d) Estimated net profit 4,201.07

There are no material changes and commitments, which are likely to affect position of the Company since the last date upto which audited information is incorporated in the Letter of Offer.

ii. Week-end prices of Equity Shares of the Company for the last four weeks are given below:

Week ended on Closing price on BSE (Rs.) Closing price on NSE (Rs.)

March 3, 2006 861.3 861.95

February 24, 2006 800.10 799.65

February 17, 2006 794.40 795.10

February 10, 2006 797.35 797.05

iii. As per the notice no. 20060215-29, issued by the BSE, the transactions in the Equity Shares of the Company would bedone on an ex-right basis with effect from February 27, 2006. The closing price of the Equity Shares of the Company onthe BSE and NSE on February 27, 2006 was Rs. 780.35 and Rs. 780.40.per Equity share(ex-rights Price) respectively.

iv. Current market price of our Equity Shares (as on March 8, 2006) on the BSE was Rs. 835.05 and on the NSE wasRs. 835.50. (Closing price)

v. Highest and lowest prices of our Equity Shares on BSE and NSE

The highest and lowest prices in the last four weeks on BSE were:

Rs. Per Share Date

Highest 873.80 3-Mar-06

Lowest 679.05 6-Feb-06

The highest and lowest prices in the last four weeks on NSE were:

Rs. Per Share Date

Highest 875 3-Mar-06

Lowest 679 6-Feb-06

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Statement of Possible Direct Tax Benefits available to Titan Industries Limited and itsShareholders

A.F. Ferguson & Co.Chartered Accountants

Deloitte CentreAnchorage II

100/2 Richmond RoadBangalore 560 025

IndiaTel: + 91 80 5527 6000

Fax: + 91 80 5527 6014

The Board of DirectorsTitan Industries Limited3, SIPCOT Industrial ComplexHosur 635 126

Dear Sirs,

We hereby report that the enclosed annexure states the possible direct tax benefits available to Titan Industries Limited (the“Company”) and its shareholders under the current tax laws presently in force in India. Several of these benefits are dependenton the Company or its shareholders fulfilling the conditions prescribed under the relevant tax laws. Hence, the ability of theCompany or its shareholders to derive the tax benefits is dependent upon fulfilling such conditions, which based on businessimperatives the Company faces in the future, the Company may or may not choose to fulfill.

The benefits discussed in the enclosed annexure are not exhaustive. This statement is only intended to provide generalinformation to the investors and is neither designed nor intended to be a substitute for professional tax advice. In view of theindividual nature of the tax consequences and the changing tax laws, each investor is advised to consult their own tax consultantwith respect to the specific tax implications arising out of their participation in the issue.

We do not express any opinion or provide any assurance as to whether:

the Company or its shareholders will continue to obtain these benefits in future; or

the conditions prescribed for availing the benefits have been/would be met with.

The contents of the enclosed annexure are based on information, explanations and representations obtained from the Companyand on the basis of our understanding of the business activities and operations of the Company.

For A.F. Ferguson & Co.Chartered Accountants

H.L. ShahPlace : Bangalore PartnerDate : December 26, 2005 (Membership No.33590)

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Statement of possible Direct Tax Benefits available to Titan Industries Limited (“the Company”) and its Shareholders

A. TO THE COMPANY

The Company will be entitled to claim depreciation allowance at the prescribed rates on specified tangible and IntangibleAssets under section 32 of the IT Act.

The Company will be entitled to claim expenditure incurred in respect of voluntary retirement under section 35DDA of the ITAct in five equal annual installments.

The Company is eligible to claim deduction under section 80IC of the IT Act in respect of 100% of the profits of its DehradunUnit in Uttaranchal and its Baddi Unit in Himachal Pradesh for a period of five years from the date of commencement /expansion and thereafter 30% of the profits of these units for the next five years subject to the conditions specified under thesaid section.

In accordance with the provisions of section 10(38) the long-term capital gains arising on the transfer of equity shares or unitsof equity oriented fund in a transaction entered into in a recognized stock exchange in India and where such transaction ischargeable to Securities Transaction Tax under Chapter VII of the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2004, shall be exempt from income tax.

The long-term capital gains accruing to the Company otherwise than as mentioned in 4 above, shall be chargeable to tax inaccordance with and subject to the provisions of section 112 of the IT Act as follows :

If long-term capital gain is computed with indexation, then @ 20% (plus applicable surcharge and education cess).

In the case of certain listed, securities, units and zero coupon bonds, in a transaction not entered into in a recognized stockexchange, then long term capital gain is computed without indexation @ 10% (plus applicable surcharge and education cess)if the tax computed @ 10% is less than the tax computed @ 20% as mentioned above.

The short-term capital gains accruing to the Company, from the transfer of a short-term capital asset, being an equity share ina Company or a unit of an equity oriented fund, in a transaction entered into in a recognized stock exchange in India, andwhere such transaction is chargeable to Securities Transaction Tax under Chapter VII of the Finance (No.2) Act, 2004 shall bechargeable to tax at the rate of 10% [plus applicable surcharge and education cess] as per the provisions of section 111A ofthe IT Act.

The Company is eligible to claim exemption in respect of tax on long-term capital gains under sections 54EC and 54ED if theamount of capital gains is invested in certain specified bonds/securities subject to the fulfillment of the conditions specified inthose sections.

The Company is eligible to exemption under section 10(34) in respect of income by way of dividend received from otherDomestic Companies.

The Company is eligible to exemption under section 10(35) in respect of income by way of dividend received from mutual fundspecified under section 10(23D) and other specified undertakings/companies.

B. TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COMPANY

RESIDENTS

1. Members will be entitled to exemption, under section 10(34) of the IT Act in respect of the income by way of dividendreceived from the Company.

2. The long-term capital gains accruing to the members of the Company on sale of the Company’s shares in a transactionentered into in a recognized stock exchange in India, and where such transaction is chargeable to Securities TransactionTax under Chapter VII of the Finance (No.2) Act, 2004 shall be exempt from tax as per the provisions of section 10(38).

The short-term capital gains accruing to the members of the Company on sale of the Company’s shares in a transactionchargeable to securities transaction tax and entered into in a recognized stock exchange in India, would be chargeable totax @ 10% plus applicable surcharge and education cess as per the provisions of section 111A of the IT Act.

As per the provisions of section 112 of the IT Act, the long-term capital gains accruing to the members of the Companyfrom the transfer of the shares of the Company, otherwise than as mentioned in point 2 above, shall be charged to tax:

� @ 20% (plus applicable surcharge and education cess) after deducting from the sale proceeds the indexed cost ofacquisition; or

� @ 10% (plus applicable surcharge and education cess) after deducting from sales proceeds the cost of acquisitionwithout indexation.

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The members are entitled to claim exemption in respect of tax on long-term capital gains under sections 54EC and 54ED of theIT Act, if the amount of capital gains from transfer of shares of the Company is invested in certain specified bonds/securitiessubject to the fulfillment of the conditions specified in those sections.

Individuals or HUF members can avail exemption under section 54F by utilization of the sale consideration arising from thetransfer of shares of the Company, being long-term capital asset, for purchase/ construction of a residential house within thespecified time period and subject to the fulfillment of the conditions specified therein.

NON-RESIDENTS

a. Non resident members will be entitled to exemption, under section 10(34) of the IT Act in respect of the income by way ofdividend received from the Company.

b. The long-term capital gains accruing to the members of the Company on sale of the Company’s shares in a transactionentered into in a recognized stock exchange in India, and where such transaction is chargeable to Securities TransactionTax under Chapter VII of the Finance (No.2) Act, 2004 shall be exempt from tax as per the provisions of section 10(38).

c. The short-term capital gains accruing to the members of the Company on sale of the Company’s shares in a transactionchargeable to securities transaction tax and entered into in a recognized stock exchange in India, would be chargeable totax @ 10% [plus applicable surcharge and education cess] as per the provisions of section 111A of the IT Act.

d. As per the provisions of section 112 of the IT Act, the long-term capital gains accruing to the members of the Companyfrom the transfer of the shares of the Company, otherwise than as mentioned in point 2 above, shall be charged to tax @20% plus applicable surcharge and education cess after deducting from the sale proceeds the cost of acquisition.

e. The members are entitled to claim exemption in respect of tax on long-term capital gains under sections 54EC and 54EDof the IT Act, if the amount of capital gains is invested in certain specified bonds/securities subject to the fulfillment of theconditions specified in those sections.

f. Individuals or HUF members can avail exemption under section 54F by utilization of the sale consideration arising fromthe transfer of shares of the Company, being long-term capital asset, for purchase/ construction of a residential housewithin the specified time period and subject to the fulfillment of the conditions specified therein.

g. Under the provisions of section 90(2) of the IT Act, if the provisions of the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement [DTAA]between India and the country of residence of the non-resident are more beneficial, then the provisions of the DTAA shallbe applicable.

h. Non-Resident Indians [as defined in section 115C(e) of the IT Act], being shareholders of an Indian Company, have theoption of being governed by the provisions of Chapter XII-A of the IT Act, which inter alia entitles them to the followingbenefits in respect of income from shares of an Indian Company acquired, purchased or subscribed to in convertibleforeign exchange.

As per the provisions of section 115E of the IT Act, and subject to the conditions specified therein, long-term capital gainsarising on the transfer of Company’s shares will be charged to income-tax @ 10% (plus applicable surcharge and educationcess).

As per the provisions of section 115F of the IT Act and subject to the fulfillment of the conditions specified therein, the long-term capital gains arising on the transfer of Company’s shares shall be exempted from income tax entirely/ proportionately ifall or a portion of the net consideration is invested within 6 months of the date of transfer in specified assets as defined insection 115C (f) or any savings certificates referred to in section 10(4B) of the IT Act. The amount so exempted shall, however,be chargeable to tax as long-term capital gains under the provisions of section 115F(2) if the specified assets are transferredor converted in to money within three years from the date of acquisition thereof as specified in the said section.

As per the provisions of section 115G of the IT Act, Non-resident Indians are not obliged to file a return of income undersection 139(1) of the IT Act, if their only source of income is income from investments or long-term capital gains earned ontransfer of such investments or both, provided tax has been deducted at source from such income as per the provisions ofChapter XVII-B of the IT Act.

Under section 115H of the IT Act, where a Non-resident Indian, in relation to any previous year, becomes assessable as aresident in India in respect of the total income of any subsequent year, he/she may furnish to the Assessing Officer a declarationin writing, along with his/her return of income under section 139 of the IT Act for the assessment year for which he/she is soassessable, to the effect that the provisions of the Chapter XII-A shall continue to apply to him/her in relation to investmentincome derived from any foreign exchange asset, being an asset of the nature referred to in sub-clause (ii) and (iii) to clause(f) of section 115C, in which case, the provisions of Chapter XII-A shall continue to apply to him/her in relation to such incomefor that assessment year until the transfer or conversion (otherwise than by transfer) into money of such assets.

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As per the provision of section 115-I of the IT Act, when a Non-resident Indian, elects not to be governed by the provision ofChapter XII-A of the IT Act (by furnishing a return of income declaring therein), then his/her total income shall be computedand charged in accordance with other provisions of the IT Act.

FOREIGN INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS

1. Income by way of dividend received on shares of the Company is exempt under section 10(34) of the IT Act.

2. The long-term capital gains accruing to the members of the Company on sale of the Company’s shares in a transactionchargeable to securities transaction tax and entered into in a recognised stock exchange in India, would be exempt fromtax as per the provisions of section 10(38).

3. The short-term capital gains accruing to the members of the Company on sale of the Company’s shares in a transactionchargeable to securities transaction tax and entered into in a recognised stock exchange in India, would be chargeable totax @ 10% [plus applicable surcharge and education cess] as per the provisions of section 111A.

4. Under section 115AD(1)(b)(ii) of the IT Act, income by way of short-term capital gains arising from the transfer of shares(otherwise than as mentioned in 3 above) held in the Company for a period of less than 12 months will be taxable @ 30%(plus applicable surcharge and education cess).

5. Under section 115AD(1)(b)(iii) of the IT Act, income by way of long-term capital gains arising from the transfer of shares(otherwise than as mentioned in 2 above) held in the Company will be taxable @ 10% (plus applicable surcharge andeducation cess). It is to be noted here that the benefits of indexation and foreign currency fluctuation protection asprovided by section 48 of the Act are not available to Foreign Institutional Investors.

6. Long term capital gains on sale of the Company’s shares by the members shall be exempt from income tax if such gainsare invested in bonds/equity shares specified in section 54EC or section 54ED respectively subject to the fulfillment of theconditions specified in those sections.

7. Under the provisions of section 90(2) of the IT Act, if the provisions of the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA)between India and the country of residence of the non-resident are more beneficial, than the provisions of the DTAA shallbe applicable.

MUTUAL FUNDS

As per the provisions of section 10(23D) of the Act, any income of Mutual Funds registered under the Securities and ExchangeBoard of India Act, 1992 or Regulations made thereunder, Mutual Funds set up by public sector banks or public financialinstitutions or mutual funds authorized by the Reserve Bank of India would be exempt from income tax.

BENEFITS UNDER THE WEALTH TAX ACT, 1957

Shares in Companies are not liable to wealth tax.

BENEFITS UNDER THE GIFT-TAX ACT, 1958

Gift of shares of the Company will not attract gift tax.

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Promise versus Performance

a) The Company had simultaneously undertaken a public issue of 17,50,000 Equity Shares for cash at par and 5,25,000secured redeemable partly convertible debentures of Rs.300 each for cash at par at a coupon rate of 13.5% per annum,aggregating to Rs. 17,50,00,000 in April 1987. The aggregate issue proceeds were utilized to set up a manufacturingfacility to manufacture quartz analog electronic watches at Hosur in Tamil Nadu. The Company did not make any profitabilityprojections in the Letter of Offer for the above issue and hence there is no comparison of the Company’s actual performancevis-à-vis the projections made.

b) In August 1989, the Company completed a rights issue of 12.5% 2,40,000 partly convertible debentures to the shareholdersand 12,000 partly convertible debentures to the employees of the Company for cash at par in the ratio of one debentureof face value of Rs. 500 each for every Rs. 100 fully paid equity shares held on the record date. The issue part financedthe capital expenditure plan for manufacture of watch cases and other critical components in-house. The Company didnot make any profitability projections in the Letter of Offer for the above issue and hence there is no comparison of theCompany’s actual performance vis-à-vis the projections made.

c) In October 1992 the Company made a rights issue of 1,46,90,900 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each for cash at a premium ofRs.40 per Equity Share, aggregating Rs. 7,345.45 lakhs. A comparison of promise versus performance for the next threeyears is given below:

(Rs. in lakhs)

Financial Year 1993 Financial Year 1994 Financial Year 1995

Projection Actual Projection Actual Projection Actual

Sales & Other Income 21722.00 19281.30 35482.00 22880.78 45928.00 28393.55

PBIDT 4184.00 3656.16 5659.00 4503.14 6951.00 6000.45

Interest 1884.00 1846.19 1945.00 1615.93 2306.00 2179.77

Depreciation 736.00 722.76 1109.00 978.33 1402.00 1311.35

PBT 1564.00 1087.21 2605.00 1908.88 3243.00 2509.33

Taxes - - - - - -

Net Profit 1564.00 1087.21 2605.00 1908.88 3243.00 2509.33

Book Value (in Rs.) 29.76 28.41 33.47 30.42 38.47 33.36

Earnings per share(Computed on averagepaid up capitalduring the year) (in Rs.) 5.08 2.57 6.10 4.52 7.60 5.93

The main reason for the difference between the projections and the actual achievement is the fact that the jewellerymanufacturing factory in Hosur commenced production only in the first quarter of 1994-95 as against the originally proposedcommissioning date, third quarter of 1993-94 and it took longer than expected for stabilization of production. Thus, bothsales and profits in relation to the business of the Company were affected.

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SECTION IV : ABOUT THE ISSUER COMPANY

Industry Overview

The Indian retail market is large, but highly fragmented with very few large retailers. Modernization of the Indian retail sectorwill reflect in rapid growth in sales from supermarkets, departmental stores, hypermarkets and specialty stores. Modernizationof the Indian retail sector is reflected in rapid growth in sales from supermarkets, departmental stores, hypermarkets andspecialty stores.

The Indian retail sector is at an inflexion point, with many enabling conditions coming into existence e.g. favorable demographics,rising consumer incomes, real estate developments especially with emergence of new shopping malls, availability of bettersourcing options both from within India and overseas, changing lifestyle that brings the Indian consumer closer to the consumersin more developed markets, easy availability/ heightened usage of credit cards and affinity for branded products. All thesechanges are driving growth of the organized retail sector. This growth is being witnessed across all the segments such as foodand grocery, textiles and apparel, consumer durables, music and books and speciality products, watches, jewellery, andsunglasses come under the retail speciality segment. According to The Marketing Whitebook 2005, the size of retail in India is$180 billion of which only 2% is organized retail. In the USA the share of organized retail is as high as 85%. Within theorganized retail sector, clothing and textile dominate with a 36% share followed by watches & jewellery, which has a 17%market share.

Watch Industry

Globalization, greater literacy and a spurt in growth of the middle and higher middle class has turned India into a fast growingmarket for watches as well as clocks. Over the past few decades, there has been a change in the composition of the industry.From humble beginning in the 1950s, when the only choice was HMT (Hindustan Machine Tools), the scene has changedtoday to one where the market is flooded with models from both India and abroad, all vying for the customer’s attention.International brands have elevated the image and status of watches in modern life and today they are considered an essentialfashion accessory as against being a mere utility product as in the past.

The Indian watch market is currently pegged at approximately 350 lakh watches. (Source: Tradepost Vol. XLVII No.3 September2005). The industry can be classified into 3 segments

� Mass Market or the Economy market (Rs. 100 – Rs. 1000)

� Mid Market or Mid Premium (Rs. 1000 – Rs. 5000)

� Premium (Rs 5000 and above)

The volumes are predominantly concentrated in the mass market or the economy segment due to the presence of a largenumber of players from the unorganized sector. As a result of reduction in peak custom duties, the industry has witnessedentry of many international brands in to the country. Most of the international brands have entered in the premium segment.Reduction in custom duty has increased the competition between Indian watch manufacturers and international watch brands.

The percentage of adults who own watches is much lower in rural areas as compared to urban areas. Most of the buyers,specially in rural areas, are single watch owners.

Gems and Jewellery Industry (Source: ICRA-Indian Gems and Jewellery Industry, August 2005) The Indian gems andjewellery industry is an important segment of the Indian economy. The industry is categorized into:

� Gemstones - diamonds, coloured stones, precious, semi-precious, synthetic

� Jewellery - plain gold, studded, silver, costume

� Pearls

The two major segments in India are gold and diamond jewellery. Gold jewellery accounts for around 80% of the Indianjewellery market, with the balance comprising of fabricated studded jewellery-diamonds and gemstones.

Purchase of jewellery is an important part of weddings in India. It is estimated that more jewellery is bought for weddings thanfor all other reasons. The established tradition of buying jewellery on marriages reduces the industry’s susceptibility to recession.

Traditionally, the jewellery industry has been a fragmented one. Independent non branded jewellers had a reasonable standingin a local area and enjoyed a loyal and fixed clientele. The buyer had implicit faith in his jeweller but widespread cheating ofseveral players had begun to shake this faith. The inadequacy of statutory controls has enabled many jewellers to get awaywith providing jewellery of low purity (under-karatage). In 2000 GOI introduced voluntary hallmarking of gold jewellery throughthe Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). However hallmarking has not been fully utilized due to it being a voluntary process andthere being a limited number of hallmarking centres in the country.

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Branded jewellery is a fairly recent trend. Tanishq, the jewellery division of Titan, was set up in 1994 to bring credibility andprofessionalism to the jewellery industry. Today, several other branded jewellers like Nakshaktra, Gili etc. have establishedtheir presence in the market. Some local players and sight holders engaged in the cutting and polishing of diamonds are alsomaking a foray into the retail market.

The domestic jewellery market is estimated to be Rs. 435 billion. The domestic demand, for gold jewellery accounts for 80%of the total market i.e. Rs. 350 billion. The balance comprises of diamond jewellery, which is estimated at Rs. 65 billion andother fabricated jewellery, estimated at Rs. 20 billion.

Increased disposable income and aggressive promotion strategies by the diamond industry have led to a significant increasein the demand for Indian diamond jewellery. The demand has increased significantly in recent years—from Rs. 19.7 billion in1995 to around Rs. 56 billion in 2003 and to Rs. 65 billion in 2004.

With industry bodies like the World Gold Council (WGC), Diamond Trading Company (DTC) and Platinum Guild International(PGI) continuing to invest in marketing gold, diamonds and platinum respectively, jewellery is likely to remain a significant itemon the Indian consumer’s shopping list.

Business

I. Overview

We were incorporated in 1984 as a joint venture between the TATA group and Tamil Nadu Industrial DevelopmentCorporation (TIDCO), a Government of Tamil Nadu undertaking. We have been engaged in the manufacture and marketingof quartz watches since 1987 and are now considered to be India’s leading watch manufacturer. Our business activitiescover watches, jewellery, precision engineering, accessories and licensed products and international marketing operations.

We have a wide range of products, which are classified on the basis of design, function and price points. In 1987 webegan manufacturing and retailing of watches, under the brand name Titan and thereafter under the brand names Sonata,Fastrack and Nebula. We have recently entered the segment of premium fashion watches by acquiring a license for globalbrands such as Tommy Hilfiger. In 1994 we diversified into manufacturing and marketing precious jewellery under thebrand name Tanishq. Tanishq started in 1994 by manufacturing and marketing 18 Karat studded jewellery and in 1997also began manufacturing and marketing 22 karat plain gold jewellery. We are also supplying certain precision engineeringcomponents and automation equipment to industrial buyers particularly in the automobile and aerospace industries. In2002 we diversified into fashion eyewear by launching Fastrack I-Gear sunglasses.

In 2000, we set up strategic business divisions for the watch and jewellery businesses. These divisions are independentand are headed by a Chief Operating Officer (COO). In 2004, we constituted the International Business Division forhandling our businesses in overseas markets, the division is also headed by a COO.

For our business processes, we employ around 3,134 personnel. Our main manufacturing and assembly facilities for ourwatches, jewellery and precision engineering businesses are located at Hosur in Tamil Nadu. We also have a watchassembly unit at Dehradun in Uttaranchal, Baddi in Himachal Pradesh and a unit owned by our subsidiary, TTPL in Goawhich produces electronic circuitry for quartz watches. To cater to the manufacturing requirements of export-based businessin the precision engineering division, we have an operating unit as Bommasandra, Bangalore.

Our total income was Rs. 73,425.36 lakhs, Rs. 1,17,058.78 lakhs and Rs. 93,164.21 lakhs in six months ended September30, 2005, fiscal 2005 and fiscal 2004 respectively. Our net profit after tax as restated was Rs. 2,572.55 lakhs, Rs. 2,567.56lakhs and Rs. 1,369.01 lakhs in six months ended September 30, 2005, fiscal 2005 and fiscal 2004 respectively.

II. Competitive Strengths

Strong Brands

Our continued efforts on brand building have resulted in the development of a range of strong brands like Titan, Tanishq,Sonata and Fastrack, which enables us to command a premium for our products as against our competitors. We believethat our brands command respect and credibility and offer us competitive advantages in existing markets and whileentering new markets. We are able to leverage our brands to launch new products and extend into new product categories.We believe that in the process of building these brands we have gained valuable insight into consumer behaviour, whichwe leverage and utilise to drive business in today’s competitive markets. Our brands have also won various awards andrecognitions in both national and international forums. We also benefit from our association with the TATA brand namethat stands for quality, trust and value, especially with respect to the marketing efforts of Titan, Sonata and Tanishq.

Strong Retailing, Distribution and Supply Network

We have gained immense experience by establishing and managing a vast number of Titan and Tanishq outlets. We sellour watches through over 11,393 outlets in over 2,546 towns in India. There are currently over 179 World of Titan showrooms

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in over 105 towns and over 130 Time Zones in over 81 towns. We sell Tanishq jewellery through over 81 stores spreadacross over 61 towns in India. Our presence in a wide range of retailing outlets from exclusive showrooms to departmentstores has ensured that we have a wide network to reach our customers. We have a strong distribution and logisticsnetwork and have undertaken various initiatives in further improving the efficiencies of our supply chain, which we believeis critical to our operations. These aim at balancing multiple objectives, including keeping inventories and operating costsunder control. We have deployed international IT systems for our retail operations and complex supply chain across ourbusiness processes, including enterprise resource planning software from SAP and Oracle. We also manage a wide aftersales service network for providing repair and maintenance services to our watch customers.

Design Experience

Product innovation is a primary driver for our businesses and design is a critical success factor especially when appealingto the image conscious consumer. We have a large and experienced in house design team. Majority of our watches aredesigned in house while we rely on both our in house team and freelance designers for our jewellery business. Our inhouse design strength is a key differentiator which is constantly upgraded both through talent enhancement and technologyacquisition. Our in house design team received 7 accreditations in different categories at the NID-Business World Awards-2004. Tanishq designed the ‘Miss India Crown’ and affiliated with a designer of international repute to create a collectionof jewellery which was presented at the Milan fashion week in 2004.

Integrated Manufacturing

We believe that we are the largest manufacturer of watches in India. Most of our manufacturing processes for our jewellerybusiness is done at our dedicated factory located in Hosur. Our integrated manufacturing base produces high qualitycomponents on an efficient basis and at low cost. We believe our facilities help us to substantially reduce new product /design development time and cost and ensures continued availability of our products to customers.

Leading Market Position

We believe that we have a significant share of the organized watch market in India and have a large customer base.Tanishq is the best known jewellery brand in India. (Source: Solitaire International, July 2005) Our extensive marketingexercises conducted on a regular basis and our international experience in the past 13 years has helped us to tackleinternational competitors who have entered Indian markets.

Focus on Quality

We have established our reputation as a reliable manufacturer of quality products. We are committed to delivering highquality products at reasonable prices to our customers. Our Time Products division received 1SO 14001-1996 accreditationin March 2002. We have received various accreditations for our manufacturing units. Our jewellery division received ISO9001:2000 certification in August 2004. Our precision engineering division received ISO/TS 16949: 2002 and BS EN ISO9001:2000 certification in February 2005. For more details on the various certifications received by us, please refer to thesection titled “Awards and Certifications” on page 67 of this Letter of Offer.

Experienced Management and Technical Team

Our senior management team consists of experienced professionals with diverse skills and considerable experience inthe manufacturing, sales, marketing and retailing business both in the domestic and international markets. The managementteam is complemented by a committed work force of highly technical and skilled personnel. Majority of our employees,including our key managerial personnel have been working with us, for several years due to the emphasis we place onemployee retention and related benefits.

III. Our Strategy

Various products for specific price points and target audiences

Since inception, we have attempted to provide our customers, with quality products at a wide range of prices. As part of aconscious branding and pricing exercise, we have developed several products for varying consumer demographics acrossdifferent price segments. We have brands like Sonata, which are focussed on the mass market as well as premium brandslike Nebula for high end consumers. In addition to the Tanishq, range of jewellery for premium customers, we have alsorecently introduced GoldPlus to cater to the mass market jewellery demand and price conscious customers. We are in theprocess of implementing an ambitious growth plan that envisages expansion of our watch and jewellery business tofurther expand our customer base. We recently launched brand Xylys in India, a watch in the premium category range(above Rs. 10,000) which is assembled in Switzerland. We hope to penetrate existing markets with our new offerings andexpand our existing customer base both in India and abroad.

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Our strategy for the Time Products Division

Watch SBUs- Titan and Sonata

In the watches market our strategy is to promote ownership of multiple watches and frequent replacement of watchesamongst existing owners with our ‘Titan’ brand of watches. Our internal research shows that 95% of the watch ownersown a single watch. We aim at creating demand for multiple ownership of watches. We focus on innovation to consistentlycome up with new styles and technology introductions to create demand for multiple watch ownership. Through the‘Sonata’ brand we encourage first time watch users and customers who buy watches from the unorganized market tochoose our brand as the preferred brand. With Sonata we also hope to tap into the large base of non watch owners inIndia through innovative strategies. We also propose to expand our reach across the country by developing retail outlets.The watch market is currently under penetrated by organized players and faces severe competition from the unorganizedsector. Increased penetration for the mid market segment will be achieved by expanding our presence in several upcomingmalls and department stores. We intend to continue to introduce products targeted at specific customer segments OurRaga 9 to 5 collection targeted modern Indian women while our Titan Flip and Titan Edge collections targeted technologysavvy young professionals.

Precision Engineering SBU

We entered the precision engineering business in order to utilise our manufacturing facilities. However, with India becominga global destination for cost effective outsourcing of precision products because of the availability of high engineeringskills at a competitive price, we realised that it was worthwhile considering it as a business independent of watch andjewellery. We propose to focus on this business as we see it to be a major growth driver for the Company. The criticalfactor in this business, apart from delivery, cost and quality is our ability to scale up rapidly and capitalise on large longterm contracts. We propose to rapidly increase the capacity of our precision engineering units. A portion of the Issueproceeds, amounting to Rs. 3,500 lakhs is proposed to be utilised to increase our manufacturing facilities for PrecisionEngineering SBU. Our expansion plans include upgradation of the precision engineering division through technologyimprovements to enable us to move up the value chain from component manufacturing to sub-assemblies. We believethat improving our manufacturing facilities and capability building would enable us to serve sectors like automobile,aerospace, and defence. We also intend to re-engineer our business processes to meet specific industry standards andobtain certifications like TS 16949, AS 9100, NADCAP. The skills we possess in precision engineering and capabilities inplastic injection moulding have been used to extend our activities to new areas such as tool and die making, manufactureof precision components for the aerospace industry and dash board clocks for the automobile industry. We propose toleverage these skills to diversify into the pharmaceuticals, electronics and telecom sectors.

Our strategy for the Jewellery Division

We intend to make Tanishq, the most desirable jewellery brand for the Indian women, by reinforcing it as an experientialretail brand through differential service, best in class designs and optimum variety to cater to diverse tastes. The jewellerymarket in India, though very large in size, is highly fragmented and unorganised. We ventured into the jewellery marketbecause we saw an opportunity for branded jewellery. By branding jewellery and promoting Tanishq as a jeweller withnational presence, our strategy is to capitalise on our first mover advantage by guaranteeing our customers purity andinnovative designs. We also promote professional practices in marketing and retailing. We intend to further improve ourmarket based planning of merchandise to ensure adequate supply of quantity as well as variety at each store. This willensure better inventory management which is critical in the capital intensive jewellery business. We propose to expandour national network by establishing new Tanishq showrooms across the country. Our strategy is to build and enhanceour brand image by continued emphasis on the quality and design of our jewellery products and tap the vast jewellerymarket in India.

Our strategy for the International Business Division

Previously, we used our Associate Companies located overseas to promote our businesses in the international markets.However, in 2004, given the opportunities that we anticipate in the global market for both watches and jewellery, wereorganised our international operations under the International Business Division. The strategy of this division is tosystematically and continuously explore and analyze opportunities in international markets. New markets and countrieswill be identified based on predetermined tested criteria. We hope to leverage our capabilities and brand image to enterthese new markets and also expand within our existing markets with both new and existing product ranges. Our main aimis to penetrate new markets in a profitable and cost efficient manner.

IV. Description of our Businesses

We have 3 operating divisions namely the:

1. Time Products Division (Watches and Precision Engineering);

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2. Jewellery Division (Tanishq); and

3. International Business Division

Each of our operating divisions is further classified into different strategic business units (SBUs) for different productgroups.

1. TIME PRODUCTS DIVISION

Our Time Products Division is classified into five SBUs. They are (a) Titan; (b) Sonata; (c) Accessories and Licensing;(d) Precision Engineering; and (e) Retailing Group

(a) TITAN AND SONATA SBUs

We commenced production of watches in 1987 by collaborating with France Ebauches, a leading internationalmanufacturer of watches and components. By 1989 we had indigenized the manufacture of movement componentsand had set up facilities to manufacture watches in India. We are currently the market leaders in the organised watchmarket in India.

Products & Customers

Our watches are categorized into the following brands, based on sales and price point of each brand.

Titan

The Titan brand is a mid market player and targets a wide variety of customer segments. Majority of our customers forthis category are middle and upper class Indians who are mostly multiple watch owners and are brand conscious.They are willing to pay a price for differentiations in style, technology and image. We believe that Titan appeals tocustomers with traditional tastes as well as those with a preference for modern and contemporary designs. Consequentlythe product offering is varied and across different price points, design, material types and finish. Under the Titanbrand name we have various collections including Raga, Regalia, Gold and Steel, Edge and Bandhan. The currentprice range for these brands ranges from Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 8,000. We also market watches under the Nebula brandtargeted at the premium segment. We recently launched brand Xylys in India, a watch in the premium category range(above Rs. 10,000) which is assembled in Switzerland.

Sonata

Sonata was launched as a sub-brand of Titan in May 1997 to increase market share by introducing product offeringsin the lower price segment. Sonata was introduced as a range of gold plated watches for men and women at affordableprices. Sonata was spun off as the second brand from the Company in November 1998 and began operating withproducts, styling and pricing independent of Titan. The product collection now includes all steel watches from theExacta range and also a new plastic collection, which is aimed at a relatively younger audience. Sonata has beenpositioned as a watch that offers greater value to the budget conscious customer. The brand is priced competitively,with the current price band ranging between Rs. 395 and Rs. 1,995. Sonata has made significant inroads in competingwith the unorganised market players and upgrading consumers from non branded watches to branded watches. Therole of Sonata is clearly defined as tapping the potential offered by non watch owners and the owners of non brandedwatches in India who are resident mostly in semi-urban or rural India. The brand has been able to establish a strongpresence and is sold through over 10,237 outlets across over 2,444 towns.

Facilities

We believe that we are the largest watch manufacturer in the India that have the capability to manufacture a watchfrom start to finish. Our manufacturing and assembly facilities are located at Hosur, Baddi, Dehradun and Goa.Majority of our manufacturing facilities are located in leased premises. At each of these facilities we have state of theart equipment and infrastructure. Each of our manufacturing units is supported by an able maintenance unit which isresponsible for the upkeep of the machinery. Our watch assembly capacity at Hosur is 40 lakh watches, at DehradunUnit I it is 30 lakh watches, Unit II it is 20 lakh watches and at Baddi it is 20 lakh watches. During fiscal 2005, wemanufactured 72 lakh watches and hence, our capacity utilization in fiscal 2005 was 80 percent. Dehradun Unit IIcommenced operations in October 2005 and hence the capacity was not available during fiscal 2005.

Manufacturing Process

Any watch can be primarily divided into 2 parts; which is the Appearance Parts and the Movement Parts. TheAppearance Parts are the visible parts of the watch, which serve both the aesthetic and functional purposes andinclude the case, bezel ring, crown, dial, hands, strap and crystal. The Movement Parts are the mechanism of the

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watch that enables it to depict time. The more functions of a watch the greater is the complexity of the watch, andtherefore the greater the number of parts.

We have the facilities to manufacture all the parts of a watch. Our Subsidiary in Goa manufactures and sources to usmovements and integrated circuit boards while our unit in Hosur manufactures all the Assembly Parts. Though wehave the capability of manufacturing watch bracelets, we outsource the same as is it is more cost effective.

A watch has to go through a variety of pre-production processes before it reaches a consumer. The manufacturing ofa watch involves various stages including conceptual drawing, prototype, product drawing, production plan, tooldrawings, tool manufacture, tool trial and product approval.

Our manufacturing unit at Hosur has all the manufacturing departments including auto turning, gears and sub assembly,press shop, ebauche, treatment, case press shop, case machine shop, case polishing, case plating, case assembly,assembly, press shop, machining, polishing, assembly, press shops, machine processes, polishing, ion plating and assembly.

Design team

The Titan Design Studio caters to the design needs of the Time Products Division. The Design Studio is responsiblefor developing the design for various new products that we propose to launch. Typically a new product developmentprocess begins with a written brief from the marketing department, to technical drawings, prototyping, cost approvaland finally bulk production. The average duration of this cycle typically ranges from 40 days to 150 days dependingon the complexity of the product. The Design Studio is also responsible for visual merchandising, which is the art ofdecorating either the retail environment or products to achieve maximum sales by tapping into the psychology of apotential customer and creating an experience that is visually pleasing. The Design Studio is also responsible for thewarehouse, inventory management and dispatch of visual merchandising material.

Information Technology

We have implemented the ERP product of SAP R/3 in 1999, and have since seen improvements in material planningand in the overall efficiency of our business transactions. We are in the process of implementing an Advance Planningand Optimiser software to further strengthen the supply chain and improve efficiencies in forecasting, manufacturing,procurement and distribution.

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Branding and Advertising

Advertising, sales promotions and visual merchandising are essential for marketing consumer durable products likewatches. The Company handles advertising at the national and regional levels. This includes national advertising inthe press and TV and producing and distributing point of sale material like posters. To supplement national advertisingby the Company, retailers are also encouraged to engage in local advertising to inform customers about the locationand availability by including dealers names and address and to increase customer traffic during festival times andlean periods.

We use celebrity endorsements to increase the visibility of our brands. Each of our celebrity endorsers are carefullypicked, keeping in mind their status in the market and its reflection on our brands. For Fastrack sunglasses we signedup with Bollywood celebrity John Abraham for promoting sunglasses amongst a young audience. For Titan watcheswe have signed on Aamir Khan to promote multiple ownership of watches.

Marketing, Sales and Distribution

Our sales and marketing unit was created with the intention of broad basing our sales and marketing activities acrossthe country both in terms of town coverage, dealer network and new approaches to communication strategy, especiallyin non metros. Through the sales and marketing unit we plan and implement sales and marketing activities to achieveour targets, fine tune all marketing inputs in terms of media and other budgets to meet territory specific needs, identifyperformance targets with specific responsibility centres and improve cost effectiveness of our operations.

Quality Assurance

The Time Products Division received ISO 14001-1996 accreditation in March 2002.

Competition

Our watches face competition from international brands, domestic brands and from the unorganized sector. Thecompetitors of Sonata are Maxima, Timex, HMT, Lamex, Classic, TimeWell and many other unbranded players. Wealso face competition from brand including Casio, Citizen, Esprit, Giordano, Omega, Rado, Seiko, Swatch, TagHeuer, Timex and Tissot. The watch industry is also subject to competition from other products that include a timekeeping function, like mobile phones.

(b) ACCESSORIES AND LICENSING SBU

The role of the Accessories and Licensing Brand SBU is to explore new opportunities in the accessories and licensingspace by extending our watch brands to other categories and to use our vast distribution and retail network for sellingother brands of watches. Keeping this in mind we have entered the following businesses:

� Fastrack Watches and Sunglasses

Fastrack watches was launched in October 1998 as a separate brand endorsed by Titan, targeting the youth withtrendy and bold designs at affordable prices. The brand is positioned as contemporary, confident, casual andtrendy. The brand has recently been repositioned as a younger brand targeted at college students. The currentmarket price of Fastrack watches ranges from Rs. 500 to Rs. 2,500.

Fastrack sunglasses was launched as a brand extension to create a more accesorisable brand for the youth withtrendy, sporty, colourful and fashionable offerings, differentiating on design and looks. This is primarily anoutsourced business model, with Titan creating the design inhouse and tying up with specific vendors tomanufacture them in line with our specifications. Titan handles the distribution and after sales service through itsretail network. The sunglasses target the branded offerings in the range of Rs. 695 to Rs. 1,995. With Fastrackwatches and eye gear, we hope to create a strong brand amongst a big and strategic segment of the market;which is the Indian youth.

� Tommy Hilfiger watches

We have entered into a license agreement to exclusively market Tommy Hilfiger watches in India. These watcheswill address the growing fashion watch segment in the Indian market, targeting the young, premium, urban andfashion conscious young men and women. With Tommy Hilfiger, as part of our watch offerings we will learnabout the small but rapidly growing niche segment of fashion watches. It will also enable us to evaluate licensingas a route to possible future growth.

(c) PRECISION ENGINEERING SBU

We have been manufacturing a wide variety of watch movement components and cases since 1987 and have gainedexperience in the design, manufacturing and supply chain management of precision components. We began

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manufacturing precision engineering products for global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to leverage ourexisting capabilities in manufacturing and to utilize surplus assets available in the Time Products Division. We havealso leveraged our design capability and cost advantage to become a provider of automation solutions.

Products and Customers

The Precision Engineering SBU is based on skills and capacities in high precision, metal and plastic engineering andis focused on exploring business in the area of components for the automotive, aerospace, electronics and orthopedicsindustry. We have been supplying dash board clocks to several automotive major companies. In addition there is alsoa team that is involved in machine building and automation. The Precision Engineering SBU has executed manyrobotized automation projects for automobile manufacturers. The current product range of the Precision EngineeringSBU includes (i) precision machined components and sub assemblies for original equipment manufacturers inaerospace and automotive industry; (ii) die and moulds for precision pressed parts and injection moulded plasticcomponents; (iii) automotive sub assemblies such as pointers, clocks and gauges; and (iv) automatic assembly linesfor tiny and precision engineering parts namely linear transfer lines, robots, servo pick ‘n’ place, test rigs, opticalsensing and inspection systems.

Facilities and Manufacturing Process

Our precision engineering manufacturing units are located at Hosur, Tamil Nadu and at Bommasandra (near Bangalore),Karnataka. Our manufacturing unit at Hosur was initially set up as a clock and bracelet manufacturing unit and waslater converted into a precision engineering manufacturing unit. Our manufacturing facilities include special processeslike heat treatment, coatings, honing, and fine surface finishing. We have testing facilities that include special non-destructive testing and materials engineering.

Design team

Our design and development process includes concept design followed by prototyping and customer approval forcoordination till the product is finally delivered to the intended market. We have an in house design team which hasconsiderable experience in tool design / mould design / tool and die making. We use software like Coral Draw for freehand sketches and high end software like Pro E for 3 D modeling, mould design and electrodes. Designs for machineparts and elements are outsourced. Our design team is ISO 9001 – 2000 and TS 16949 – 2002 certified.

Quality Assurance

In the Precision Engineering SBU the quality function has two aspects. The first aspect is ‘Quality Control’ whichmonitors the quality of products manufactured on a daily basis and the second aspect is the ‘Quality ManagementSystem’ which monitors compliance with customer specific international standards. The Precision Engineering SBUis also equipped with calibration and testing facilities to calibrate instruments and conduct Measurement SystemAnalysis (MSA) of instruments. Our testing and reliability laboratory is equipped with equipment like form testers,roughness testers, height masters, measuring instruments with 0.001 mm accuracy, comparator, hardness testersand bore micrometers. We have also tied up with external laboratories, accredited with ISO 17025 for calibration,material testing, and plating thickness test.

Competition

Local competition in the precision engineering industry is mainly from a few small and medium enterprises who havelimited exposure to export markets and to some extent from established manufacturing giants like Larsen & Toubroand Godrej Boyce Company Limited. The larger companies are focused on large parts and systems whereas wefocus on high precision and medium to small parts and systems. Our challenge is to scale up rapidly and earn abigger share of the opportunity in the manufacturing and outsourcing market.

(d) RETAIL GROUP SBU

Previously, the retailing efforts of the Company for our watches division were being driven by the Titan, Sonata andAccessories & Licenses SBUs respectively. However, since August 2005 in order to integrate, build synergy, maximisethe utilisation of resources and creation of knowledge, we created the Retailing Group to spearhead all the retailingefforts of the Time Products Division. This SBU will be a service provider to all our watch brands and businesses andclosely liaise with them to ensure differentiated and distinct retail identities. This SBU also manages customer service.However, retailing and customer service are managed as two independent functions.

Retailing

There are currently over 179 World of Titan showrooms in over 105 towns and over 130 Time Zones in over 81 towns.To create maximum reach and penetrate the market we adopt the following distribution network:

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Our retailing is done through a multi-tiered distribution structure, which includes the following retail outlets:

� World of Titan Showrooms

To meet consumer needs and showcase our brands, we set up the World of Titan Showrooms, which are exclusiveTitan outlets that offer the customer the full range of Titan products and to reinforce our image of being innovativeand world class. World of Titan Showrooms are both Company managed and franchised. We currently have over179 World of Titan showrooms in over 105 towns. The Company managed showrooms serve as flagship retailingstores designed to provide the best that the World of Titan has to offer to customers. They also influence theoperations of other franchisees and bring about uniformity across the retail chain.

For the franchised World of Titan Showrooms, we have entered into agreements with entrepreneurs to create anoutlet to exclusively retail Titan watches and eye gear. We provide all necessary support to achieve sales targets,which are mutually agreed upon and are based on estimated potential. The franchised outlets are expected tomaintain the same standards as the Company owned showrooms and adhere to guidelines issued by the Company.Our franchisee model enables us to establish our outlets at desired locations where we are unable to obtain realestate on agreeable terms. The franchisee network also helps us save on man power costs, reduce overheadsand setting up time. We are also able to benefit from the local knowledge of the market that our franchisees have.

To ensure loyalty of our customers we have launched our customer relationship management programme, theTitan Signet Programme, in our World of Titan Showrooms which aims at creating, retaining and maximizing therelationship our loyal customers have through rewards and recognitions. It recognizes and rewards customer’sloyalty to the brand and to the World of Titan Showrooms.

� Time Zone

The Titan Shop programme began in 1991, when the brand equity of Titan and the reach of our showrooms werelimited. However, with the spread of the showrooms, we decided to convert the Titan shops into Time Zone, achain of retail outlets. This was our collaborative effort with the top watch retailers of the country to create a chainof watch stores that offer the customer with a host of benefits including reliability of products, wide choice ofbrands, quality merchandising, reliable after sales service, convenience of location and quality of salesmanship.Currently we have over 130 Time Zones in over 81 towns.

� Redistribution Stockist

The redistribution stockist is a channel of distribution that arose from our inability to directly serve the smallerdealers in smaller towns. In 1991, the redistribution stockist became a separate and important channel of distributionfor our watches. The use of redistribution stockists have reduced the cost of distribution, increased market reachand ensured ability to focus on certain select brands. It also enables small dealers who cannot operate on a cashand carry basis to obtain credit from the redistribution stockist.

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� Traditional Outlets

These outlets are characterized by owners who are personally involved in the business and have several yearsof experience in the watch trade. The traditional outlets normally stock all brands including ours and those fromthe unrecognized sector. Traditional outlets often have their own niche markets, attract a set of loyal customersand offer personalized services. It provides us with the reach and penetration required and provides an edgeover distribution in very small/rural areas of towns which typically have a population of less than 50,000 people.

� Non Traditional Outlets

Non Traditional Outlets are those outlets that sell watches among other product lines. Non Traditional Outletsbuild brand awareness amongst potential customers. Today, there are hundreds of Non Traditional Outlets,including department stores which contribute a large percentage of our sales revenue. They are usually locatedat convenient locations and are situated away from main watch markets.

� Institutions

An institutional purchase is any single order that equals or exceeds 10 watches and Rs. 10,000 in value. Thesize of the corporate/institutional gifting market runs into several thousand lakhs. Corporate entities purchasewatches as gifts for their employees to reward productivity bonus, performance awards, long service and jubileecelebrations. They also gift watches to their customers and dealers during the festive season. We offer specialservices such as dial printing, engraving, screen printing, special dials and other special features for such ordersfrom institutions. We also supply watches to the armed forces for their canteen stores department across thecountry at pre-negotiated prices.

Customer Service

We have one of the largest service networks in the watch industry in India. A ‘quick service’ initiative has beenimplemented at certain of our service centres, which we believe has further improved our customer relations. Werecently used external surveys to track changing customer expectations and have provided enhanced training programsfor the staff, which are aligned to customer needs.

Our Customer Service unit is information technology driven and special initiatives have been made to link the servicenetwork through a web based application. Service centres which have been computerized are able to transfer dataon a daily basis to the Company on product performance and service deliverables.

We have set some challenging service deliverables in the area of post product servicing in India. We aim at creatinga platform to extend this high quality service delivery to other product categories like mobile phones, high end Swisswatches, camera, etc.

2. JEWELLERY DIVISION

We ventured into the jewellery market in 1996, with our brand ‘Tanishq’ to tap the potential for branded jewellery in theotherwise unorganised jewellery market in India.

Tanishq is the primary brand under which we market our jewellery. We opened the first Tanishq jewellery store in Chennaiin 1996. Currently, we sell Tanishq jewellery through over 81 stores spread across over 61 towns in India, which are eitherCompany managed, management agent owned, or franchised. The Company managed showrooms serve as flagshipretailing stores designed to provide the best that the Tanishq stores have to offer to customers. They also influence theoperations of other franchisees and bring about uniformity across the retail chain. Tanishq jewellery is also exported toEurope, the US, the Middle East and Australia. Tanishq has recorded a sales turnover of Rs. 53,400 lakhs for the financialyear 2004-2005.

Products

Our jewellery products are broadly categorised into groups, which include studded jewellery, 22 karat jewellery and coins.Within each of these groups are product categories namely neckwear, sets, bangles, earings, pendants, chains, fingerrings, nose rings, bracelets and tikkas.

Our jewellery utilizes materials such as platinum, gold, silver and other precious metals and stones, including diamonds.We place considerable emphasis on marketing our diamond collection. Each Tanishq diamond is cut according to rigidlyenforced measurement and precision standards. The colour of each diamond is determined, and graded according tograding standards of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) scale from “D” (colourless) to “Z” (intense yellow). Wealso grade our diamonds as per the GIA scale of VVSI (very very small inclusions) to S12 (small inclusions) to offervarious standards of clarity.

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At Tanishq we constantly innovate and introduce new collections based on various looks and themes, both contemporaryand traditional. Our jewellery collections include Aria, Ethnic Gold, Lightweight Diamonds and Paheli. Apart from thecollections in gold and diamonds we also offer a collection in sterling silver.

Manufacturing Process

Our jewellery manufacturing facility was set up in 1994 at Hosur. Over the years, the division has established integratedjewellery manufacturing and outsourcing facilities and has grown to become one of the largest branded jewellerymanufacturers in India. The manufacturing process in the factory follows the lost wax casting process. Some of the keyfacilities include the refining plant with Swiss technology, the alloying equipment, assay testing facilities and Yasui waxingand casting machines from Japan. Through these technology initiatives, we have been able to consistently deliver productswith requisite karatage. The product development cycle in some product categories is led by Computer Aided Design(CAD)/Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) technology that enables seamless integration from styling and 3-D solidmodeling to engineering design, tool design, tool making and prototype making.

The manufacturing process in machine made jewellery involves designing, refining, waxing and casting, soldering, sizing,linking, enameling, stone setting, polishing, colouring and plating.

Our jewellery manufacturing unit has in the past been able to meet the increased demand of our customers. We have alsoput in place an enterprise wide resource-planning software package, licensed from Oracle, which will allow us to havebetter inventory management, data accuracy and integrity, faster information flow, improve ability to meet our deliverycommitments and provide centralised data availability.

Karigar Parks

A typical jewellery industry usually consists of an owner, middlemen and a karigar (workman with jewellery experience).In order to eliminate middlemen and provide direct employment to karigars, karigar parks were set up at Hosur in 2001.The karigar parks have also helped reduce the cost of manufacturing. As they are akin to ancillary units, gold is under oursurveillance and control. We train the owner and workforce of such karigar parks to follow the systems and procedureslaid down by us to ensure quality products to customers. We also provide the raw materials and designs to the karigars.As the karigar park is located at Hosur we benefit from quick delivery, reduced inventory holding, quicker communication,flexibility to respond during exigency, elimination of logistics cost and quicker lead time.

Raw Materials

The main raw material that we use for our jewellery business is gold which comprises 80-85% of our procurement turnoverand is sourced from overseas suppliers through nominated agencies and from Indian banks. Diamonds are sourced fromappointed sight holders of the Diamond Trading Company (DTC). A small portion of our diamond requirement is alsosourced from the open market.

Facilities, Infrastructure and security

Tanishq jewellery is crafted in our manufacturing unit located at Hosur. The factory is equipped with the latest and mostmodern machinery and equipment. The jewellery division proposes to set up a 14,000 square feet manufacturing facilityin Dehradun to avail of excise duty benefits. For more details please refer to the section titled “Objects of the Issue” onpage 37 of this Letter of Offer.

Design team

We have a full-fledged design studio with a team including international award winning Indian designers. Tanishq isconstantly innovating and introducing new collections based on various looks and themes - both contemporary andtraditional, to fit every occasion and mood.

Inventory Management and Billing

Inventory management at Tanishq is carried out by setting predetermined inventory levels for all our stores. These aremonitored on a daily basis with the help of IT related software. The supply chain department also monitors the inventorylevels at factory and with various suppliers through the ERP system and through implementation of lean productionsystem.

The billing at Tanishq stores is done through a customized point of sale software, which is linked to our corporate officethrough a dotnet framework, which updates all previous day transactions in the enterprise point of sale software. Thesedetails are uploaded into the factory system wherein the supply chain department monitors the inventory level, rate of saleand thereby controls the inventory level by dispatching products to the stores accordingly. The limits set by supply chainensure that stores cannot exceed inventory limits as the difference of limits and inventory level decides the ordering limits.

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Role of International Bodies

There are certain industry bodies such as the World Gold Council (WGC), Diamond Trading Company (DTC) and thePlatinum Guild International (PGI) that play a significant role in promoting the sale of jewellery and we work closely withthem. These organizations provide financial and marketing support to the industry.

Marketing, Sales and Distribution

Tanishq jewellery is sold exclusively through three types of stores namely

(a) Company operated stores

(b) Management Agent stores and

(c) Franchised stores

We have Company operated stores in Bangalore, Hosur, Chennai, Calcutta, Mumbai and New Delhi. Tanishq has notonly developed a national retail chain with uniform and transparent practices and policies but also maintained consistencyof retailing standards across all these stores on an ongoing basis.

Tanishq has undertaken certain marketing initiatives, including launching a heritage special collection and conductingsales promotion schemes to activate the market and attract customers. These marketing activities are usually on thebasis of collections, seasons and certain customer schemes.

Wedding/Heritage Jewellery

A wedding is usually the biggest occasion for jewellery purchase in India. Tanishq has a wide collection of jewelleryincluding bangles, earings, necklaces, sets specific to culture and ethnic requirements for wedding and wedding relatedoccasions.

Tanishq has launched certain jewellery collections which take inspiration from Indian culture and is designed keeping inmind the modern Indian woman.

Festivals

We celebrate important festivals like Dhanteras, Akshaya Tritiya, Rakhi and Durga pooja by offering special advertising,store decoration, promotions/schemes, and sometimes new collections too.

Customer Schemes

We institute certain schemes on a regular basis to build our existing customer base and to attract new customers. Inaddition there are certain other initiatives that we have done in our stores like (i) Category melas, where various productslike neckwear, bangles, and others in various designs are put together in a store for a limited period and promoted throughadvertising, store facades and local activities; and (ii) Karatmeter testing/jewellery servicing camps/jewellery makeoverweek.

Retail Operations

At Tanishq our retail operation comprises three main elements:

1. Customer

The overall consumer understanding is gained from marketing driven consumer research. Customer satisfaction andloyalty for existing product and services is measured and guided by retail operations. The customer related programsemployed by our retail operations are (i) VOICE T (Voice of Invaluable Customer Entering Tanishq), a customersatisfaction measurement program that is used to collect feedback from customers visiting our stores, (ii) StoreScorecard, which assesses the health of a store by monitoring store productivity, customer satisfaction, employeesatisfaction and audit compliance and (iii) Complaint Management System.

2. Sales people

Our sales people offer the brand Tanishq experience to the customers through product knowledge, delivering theprescribed standards of customer service and meeting customer expectations. We undertake the recruitment, trainingand development of sales staff. Training is imparted through a training programme - TAJ- Tanishq AccomplishedJewellers. We also have various reward programmes in place for our sales persons based on achievements of pre-determined targets.

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3. Process

With multiple chains of stores operating in different locations with different people, uniformity is achieved by well-defined processes laid for the business. All operational aspects of a store are provided to each store through StoreOperations Manuals, the more recent BOAT (Boutique Operations Advisory Tool) and the proposed New ProcessManual. The Tanishq business model is as follows:

Gold Plus

With a view to capture the semi urban and rural market, which caters to the informed, educated and middle class andupper middle class across the towns in India, we have recently launched Gold Plus, our brand name for pure goldjewellery products. Gold Plus was launched in September 2005, through a new retail format and business model.

We are still in the pilot stage and have opened two Goldplus stores at Erode, Tamil Nadu and Ratlam, MadhyaPradesh.

Quality Assurance

We guarantee the purity of our gold jewellery and certify the quality of our diamonds and coloured gems. We haveestablished ourselves as a highly ethical player in a market that was rated as having the highest incidence ofunderkaratage.

Competition

The market for diamond jewellery has recently witnessed the entry of several players who were engaged in thecutting and polishing of diamonds for supply to jewellery manufacturers. The shrinking margins in the cutting andpolishing business has forced them towards forward integration and they have launched various brands of diamondjewellery such as Kiah, Orra, Nakshatra, Asmi, Arisia and Collection ‘g’ which are available through a national networkof other jewellers. Industry bodies like the World Gold Council (WGC), Diamond Trading Company (DTC) and PlatinumGuild International (PGI) are also investing substantial monies in marketing gold, diamonds and platinum respectivelyand are actively promoting their siteholders through various advertising campaigns both in the press and television.

Over 3,00,000 independent jewellers in the unorganized sector service the large jewellery market, most of thesebeing singlestore and city specific retailers though some also have a regional presence. Tanishq’s primary competitorsare the top three to five jewellers at the premium end of the jewellery market, in each city where we are present andwho attract our target customers. Most of these jewellers have usually been in existence for several decades, arefamily run, benefit from having local knowledge and a loyal base of customers. Some of the regional players includeMehrasons Jewellers (Delhi), Tribhuvandas Bhimji Zaveri (Mumbai), B.C.Sen and P.C.Chandra (Kolkata), G.R.ThangaMaligai (Chennai) and C. Krishnaiah Chetty (Bangalore). We have also begun facing competition from internationaljewellery brands such as Damas.

3. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS DIVISION

We entered the international market with Titan watches in the early nineties starting with the Middle East and laterspreading to Europe, the Asia-Pacific region and Africa. We have a relatively stronger presence in the Middle East andAsia Pacific. We have sold more than five lakh watches in fiscal 2004 outside India and are consistently increasing ourpresence in the international jewellery market.

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To consolidate the operations in overseas markets and provide a unified thrust across countries, a new division, theInternational Business Division was formed in fiscal 2004 for watches, jewellery and other products of Titan. This divisiondrives the globalisation efforts of the Company with a sharp focus on country prioritization, market positioning andidentification of profitable business opportunities across the globe.

Our Associate Companies located in specific international jurisdictions help market and distribute our watches, jewelleryand other product offerings. The Company against purchase orders supplies the product to such Associates. The Associatesthereafter invoice the local distributor, based on their consumption. The distributors in turn market the product throughspecific retailers in the relevant jurisdictions.

We operate through exclusive distributors in each country. Each distributor is responsible for building the sales infrastructure,holding stocks and offering credit in the market to retailers.

Titan International (Middle East) FZE (TIME), an Associate Company based in Dubai, looks after sales and marketing ofour products in the Middle East, Commonwealth of Independent States countries and Africa.

Titan Watches & Jewellery International (Asia Pacific) Pte Limited (TWJIPL), an Associate Company based in Singapore,looks after sales and marketing in South Asia, South-East Asia and South Pacific.

Titan International Marketing Limited (TIML), an Associate Company based in London, looks after sales and marketing inEurope.

We have provided certain loans to our Associate Companies to undertake these activities in their relevant jurisdictions.For more details please refer to our risk factor titled “Certain of our overseas Subsidiaries and Associates have incurredlosses on an unconsolidated basis” in the section titled “Risk Factors”on page 4 of this Letter of Offer.

� Watches

The international watch market is a highly fragmented market. A large number of brands, between 200 to 300,compete in the developed and developing markets. In addition to the traditional “Watchmaker” brands like Citizenand Sieko we have the “Fashion” brands which have taken significant market share from the traditional brands. Ourstrategy has been to position Titan as a “value for money” brand offering contemporary designs. In each marketwhere we are present, we have differentiated ourselves from global brands by developing specific collections for themainstream buyer and using our retailing experience to create a strong retail presence.

Our future strategy for watches is to concentrate on markets with a significant expatriate Indian population (theMiddle East) or who have an “India-friendly” outlook (South and South-East Asia) in addition to new countries inregions like Latin America and East Europe. We also propose to emphasize contemporary styling and expand theTitan watch collections in these jurisdictions.

� Jewellery

We entered the Middle East and Singapore markets in 2001 and 2003 respectively through a chain of stores sellingTanishq branded jewellery. In addition, we also supply unbranded jewellery.

Our future strategy is to expand sales of diamond studded jewellery since the margins are much higher than that forplain gold jewellery. We also propose to develop a dedicated line at our manufacturing facility to deliver internationalquality products. Our emphasis will continue to be on the Middle East and South-East Asia. We propose to enter theAmerican market next fiscal year.

V. Awards and Certifications

We have been awarded numerous awards and certifications for our brands and corporate practices. A few of the awardsreceived by us are given below:

Year Award Presented by

2005 ‘Tanishq’ and ‘Titan’ awarded the most 5th Lycra Images Fashion Awardsadmired brands of the year

‘Titan Industries Limited’ was awarded the retailer Images Retail Forum, Awardsof the Year (Fashion Category)

Titan won the ‘Brand Leadership award in the India Brand Summitconsumer products’ category

Awaaz Consumer Awards ICICI and CNBC

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Year Award Presented by

Outstanding Employer for providing employment Social Welfare Department,to the handicapped Dehradun

2004 Retailer of year Award for both ‘Titan’ and ‘Tanishq’ Images Fashion

Titan Design Team has received the following 7 accreditations Business World, 2004

� Titan Design Studio – Runner up in the Designer Category

� Titan Edge - for the best accessory design in the lifestyle category

� Titan Flip - runner up in the lifestyle product design category

� Tanishq Paisley – best jewellery design

� Mr. Mike Foley- Designer of the year

� Mr. Neil Foley – Best Design in the lighting category

� Mr. Abhijit Bansod - Best Product in the draft design

‘Titan’ and ‘Tanishq’ awarded the Superbrands award Superbrands

2003 The PHDCII Award for ‘Good Corporate Citizen’ PHD Chamber of Commerceand Industry, New Delhi

2002 National Energy Management Award CII

1998 The Mother Teresa Award for the ‘Best Corporate Citizen’ Loyola College, Chennai

1998 Rated as one of Asia’s top 200 companies Far Eastern Economic Review –1999

Other Quality Initiatives

We also use the Tata Business Excellence Model (TBEM) based on the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award as anoverarching framework to focus on overall performance improvement. Under the TBEM umbrella, we have introduced andimplemented the Balanced Score Card (BSC) in a systematic manner to focus not only on a single unified review mechanismbut also to drive improvements aimed at balancing the requirements of all the stakeholders. The implementation of theBSC has helped implement strategic plans and put us on the roadmap for developing and implementing action plans. In2003, the Time Products Division was awarded the ‘Active Promotion award’ of the Tata Business excellence model. In2004 the Jewellery Division was awarded the Delta 100+ award.

VI. Human Resources

We have a total of 3,134 permanent employees as on January 31, 2006, working in various departments including ourcorporate office, regional offices, Company owned showrooms, factories and other units. In addition, we also have varioustrainees, contract workers and apprentices who are hired on a job work basis or on a temporary contract.

Our employees are classified into different levels, namely (i) ‘E’ level, which constitutes the workmen at the factories (ii) ‘L’Level, are the junior to middle management employees who are classified from L1 to L9, based on their role. ‘R’ are thoseemployees who work in Company managed retail outlets of both the watch and jewellery division and are classified fromR1 to R3 and (iii) Senior Management Level. In addition, the watch and jewellery designers are classified in the ‘D’category within which, there are levels from D1-D5 comparable to ‘L’ Level.

The educational profile of our employees is as follows:

Qualification Number of Employees Percentage

Undergraduates 900 29%

Diploma and ITI 568 18%

Graduates 915 29%

Post Graduates 383 12%

MBAs 172 5%

Professionals 196 6%

Total 3,134 100%

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Training

Training is an ongoing process aimed at capability building of the employees at all levels. Training programs are classifiedinto the following categories:

� Skills

� Knowledge

� Behavioral

Workmen Capability Building:

Training and development for our unionized employees at the manufacturing units is focused on skill development. Inaddition to some programs like engineering drawing, and waste elimination are also conducted. Soft skills programs like‘Personal Touch’ to address interpersonal and related issues were conducted, in which over 1,300 unionized employeeswere covered.

Training for Middle/Senior Management:

Training for this category is focused on knowledge and behavioral skills in the areas of management, marketing, retailing,branding, creativity and innovation, team-building, etc. All training and developmental programs are aligned to the businessneeds/demands.

Training programs are conducted in two ways:

� In-house using internal faculty

� Customized programs using external faculty

In addition employees are sent for seminars, conferences and summits, which are specific to their areas of business.

Above 1,000 employees were covered through various training initiatives in the category.

� The total number of man days spent on training between April 1, 2005 and January 31, 2006 is 4,640

� Total amount spent on training was Rs. 77,44,350

� Total employees trained is 753

Employee Retention/ Incentive Plans

Performance Linked Pay

Our Company has an annual appraisal system in place and pursuant to this system, performance linked pay, annualvariable pay and/or commission is paid to the employees. The performance of the employees is classified into the followingcategories; namely (i) Extremely High Performer; (ii) High Performer; (iii) Good Performer and (iv) Performer. As regardsemployees in the ‘R’ and L1-L5 and D1-D2 level, their performance linked pay is based on performance and Companypolicies. For employees in the L6-L9 and D3-D5 levels, their annual variable pay/commission is disbursed in the ratio of20% for Company performance and 20% for division/functional performance. The remaining 60% is paid based on theirindividual performance.

For employees who form part of the senior management team, performance bonus is paid based on the individual,departmental and Company performance. The same is decided by our Managing Director.

Trade Union

We have one registered trade union being the Titan Employees Union (“Union”), which is registered at Hosur, where ourwatch, precision engineering and jewellery factories are situated. This Union is not registered or affiliated with any politicalparty or other organisation. Our Company has entered into a settlement dated April 18, 2003 with the Union, which wasvalid till January 31, 2006. We are currently in the process of initiating negotiations with the trade union for renewal of theagreement and until a new settlement agreement is entered into we shall continue to abide by the earlier agreement. Asper the terms of the agreement, the management of our Company has agreed to pay two modes of payment, FixedIncrease and Plant Performance Payment to each workman covered under this settlement. Further, pursuant to a settlementdated on October 14, 2005 the Company has agreed to pay a bonus at the rate of 8.33% under the Payment of Bonus Act,1965 and an amount equivalent to 13.67% of total basic wages, fixed dearness allowance, variable dearness allowance,service weightage and personal pay earned by them.

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Tata Code of Conduct

All our employees are bound by the Tata Code of Conduct under which they are required to deal on behalf of the Companywith professionalism, honesty, integrity as well as high moral and ethical standards. Such conduct is to be fair andtransparent and be perceived to be as such by third parties.

VII. Intellectual Property

In the course of our business operations in India and overseas, we have registered certain trademarks, copyright andpatents to protect our brand names and other intellectual property, including by way of confidentiality agreements andother contractual provisions. Majority of these rights are currently valid and in force and we propose to make renewalapplications, whenever necessary.

We have registered a number of trademarks in India and overseas, including certain applications which are pendingregistration and certain new trademark applications. Some of the significant trademarks granted to us include, ‘TITAN’‘AQURA’, ‘EDIFICE’, ‘FASTRACK’, ‘NEBULA’, ‘RAGA’, ‘REGALIA’, ‘SLIMLINE’, ‘SONATA’, ‘TITAN CHRONOGRAPH’,‘TITAN CLASSIQUE’, ‘TITAN QUARTZ’, ‘THE TITAN SIGNET’, and ‘TANISHQ’. We have also been granted certaintrademark registrations in various countries across the world, including for ‘TITAN’, ‘TITAN DEVICE’ and ‘TANISHQ’. Wehave filed several applications opposing the trademark applications filed by third parties for registration of various trademarkssimilar to our trademarks.

In addition to trademarks, certain copyrights have been registered in India in favour of the Company, which include ‘TIMEZONE- THE TRUSTED WATCH SHOP’, ‘TITAN’ and ‘TIME ZONE’. We have also been granted patents in India forcertain inventions, including ‘World Time Watch’ and ‘Slim Quartz Analog Movement’ which have been developed in-house. We have also applied for certain patents, which are still pending grant.

We have also entered into a Brand Equity and Business Promotion Agreement with Tata Sons for the non-exclusive andnon-assignable right to use the TATA business name, trade marks and marketing indicia such as certain logos, advertisingslogans and images, colour schemes, styles of labelling, emblems etc. For more details on the agreement please refer tosection titled “History and Corporate Information- Material Agreements- Tata BEBP Agreement “on page 92 of this Letterof Offer.

VIII. Immovable Properties

The details of the properties owned/leased by the Company for its manufacturing and assembly activities are provided below.

Owned Properties

Sl. Address of the property Nature of the TotalNo. facility Area

1 Land bearing old Khasra No. ( 11/1, 8/1-M, 35/1, 7/1, 7/2, Watch 0.9 acres11/2-M, 8/2-M) and new Khasra No. 148 Kha and 149 Kha situatedat Chanderbani Khalsa, Pargana Central, Doon District, Dehradun.

2. Land bearing Khasra No. 149Ka, 171Ta,146Ga, 149Ga, 149 Vacant Plot 0.89 acres.Anga situated at Chanderbani Khalsa, Pargana Central DoonDistrict, Dehradun

3. Land bearing Khasra No. (35/1 Min, 7/1 Min. and 36 Min, 36/5,) Watch 0.34 acressituated at Mauza, Chanderbani Khalsa, Pargana CentralDoon District, Dehradun.

4. Non-agricultural freehold land known as private sub-Plot No. C/1, Vacant Plot 1,781 squareSurvey No. 1459 situated at Village Rajpur, Kadi Taluka, metersin the Mehsane District in the State of Gujarat

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Leased Properties

Sl. Location of Nature Area Lessor TerminationNo. the property of facility of lease

1. No. 59, EPIP, Watch Built up area 15,000 sq.ft M/s. Alliance July 15, 2014Jharmari Baddi, and land area measuring IncorporationSolan, Himachal 23, 672 sq.ftPradesh

2. No. 15 B, Precision Built up area of M/s. Vrundha June 14, 2010Bommasandra engineering 13, 000 sq.ft PolyIndustrial Area, ProductsHosur Road, AnekalTaluk,Bangalore 562 158

3. Plot No. 3, 4, 5, Watch 14.48 acres SIPCOT December 29, 2084situated at SIPCOT‘sIndustrial Complex,Hosur, village limitsof Zuzuwadi, Hosur,Dharmapuri

4. Plot No. CP163, Precision 0.39 acre SIPCOT January 24, 2098SIPCOT‘s Industrial engineeringComplex, Hosur,village limits ofZuzuwadi, Hosur,Dharmapuri

5. Plot No. 27, 28 and Jewellery 19.99 acres SIPCOT September 29, 209129 situated atSIPCOT‘s IndustrialComplex, Hosur,village limits ofZuzuwadi, Hosur,Dharmapuri

In addition to the premises used for our manufacturing and assembly activities, we own few showrooms in Mumbai andBangalore, a guest house in Bangalore and an office in Mumbai. We have also taken on lease various premises for ourguest houses and offices, including our corporate office located at Golden Enclave, Tower A, Airport Road, Bangaloreand for our Company operated showrooms and stores spread across various locations. Some of the leases entered intoby us have expired in the ordinary course of business and we are in the process of renewing these leases.

IX. Insurance

We have taken certain insurance polices for our watches, jewellery and precision engineering facilities, including inrelation to raw materials, stock, inventory, godowns, shops, service centers, stores and employees. Some of these insurancepolicies expire in the near future and we propose to renew these policies in a timely manner.

We maintain standard fire and special perils insurance, fidelity guarantee insurance, baggage insurance, burglary insuranceand money insurance with New India Assurance Company Limited. We also maintain burglary insurance, money insurance,marine cargo open policy, corporate guard for directors and officers and standard fire and special perils insurance withTata AIG Limited.

X. Social Responsibility

We have a well-defined policy on social responsibility. Our corporate social responsibility strategy is a process of balancingour relationships with a variety of stakeholders in the community. We assist the community at three levels: (i) as a memberof the Tata Group, (ii) as a corporate entity and (iii) fostering the spirit of volunteering at the individual level. We alsocontribute to the initiatives taken by the Tata Group. Our major initiatives have been:

� Providing employment opportunities to the differently abled: Titan provides employment to about 120 disabled personsin its plants in Hosur and Dehradun.

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� Providing educational assistance to the needy: The Titan Scholarship Programme awards over forty scholarshipsevery year to the needy students of Dharmapuri as well as Krishnagiri district, to enable them to pursue academic andvocational disciplines of their choice.

� Promoting the Empowerment of Women: We in partnership with MYRADA, a NGO, have organized rural women intoself-help groups who generate income through subcontracting of services by the Company. At present more than 200women are employed in activities ranging from the laundering of uniforms to the braiding of chains and studdedjewellery manufacture.

� Assisting artisans in jewellery manufacturing: Our Jewellery Division has started the concept of karigar parks wherekarigars are trained to provide an opportunity to become our vendors. For more information please refer to the sub-section titled “Karigar Parks” on page 64 of this Letter of Offer.

� Supporting Education: The Titan school provides quality education to the students of the community upto Class VI.The school has recently applied for CBSE affiliation.

� Partnering with non governmental organisations (NGOs): We also partner with national NGOs like SOS Village, CRY,Concern India, Indian Cancer Society, Clarke School for the Deaf on an ongoing basis by supporting their programmes.

History and Corporate Information

Our Company was originally incorporated on July 26, 1984 as Titan Watches Limited, a public limited company under theCompanies Act, 1956 with its registered office at 3, SIPCOT Industrial Complex, Hosur 635 126, and obtained the certificateof commencement of business on November 26, 1984. Subsequently on September 21, 1993, the name of our Companywas changed to Titan Industries Limited.

Our Corporate Structure

Our existing corporate structure is as under:

Titan Industries Limited

Subsidiary Companies Associate Companies

1. Titan International Holdings B.V. (100%)

2. Titan Watch Company Limited, Hong Kong(100% by Titan International Holding B.V.)

3. Titan Brand Holdings N.V. (87.5%)*

4. Titan TimeProducts Limited (100%)

* 12.5% held by Titan Watch CompanyLimited, Hong Kong

1. Questar Investments Limited

2. Rockbourne Holdings B.V.

3. Samrat Holdings Limited

4. Tanishq (India) Limited

5. Titan Holdings Limited

6. Titan International (Middle East) FZE

7. Titan International Investments B.V.

8. Titan International Marketing Limited

9. Titan Mechatronics Limited

10. Titan Properties Limited

11. Titan Watches & Jewellery International(Asia Pacific) Pte Limited

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History and Major Events

Year Key Events, Milestones and Achievements

July 1984 Incorporation of Titan Watches Limited

March 1987 Commencement of Watch Assembly unit at Hosur

October 1987 Commencement of Component Manufacturing unit at Hosur

November 1989 Commencement of Case Manufacturing unit at Hosur

March 1990 Commencement of Dehradun Watch Assembly unit

April 1991 Incorporated Titan TimeProducts Limited, a Joint Venture with EconomicDevelopment Corporation of Goa, Daman and Diu

April 1992 Launch of Titan Township in Hosur

August 1992 Commencement of Step motor Manufacturing unit at Hosur

August 1992 Commencement of 18 karat Jewellery Production unit at Hosur

September 1993 Change of name to Titan Industries Limited

May 1994 Commencement of Jewellery and Jewellery Watches manufacturing at Hosur

June 1994 Commencement of Euro Case Manufacturing unit at Hosur

March 1995 Commencement of Euro Watch Assembly unit at Hosur

March 1995 Commencement of Slim Movement Production unit at Hosur

April 1996 Commencement of Bracelet Production unit at Hosur

July 1996 Launch of first Tanishq showroom in Chennai

February 1997 Commencement of 22 karat gold Jewellery Production

January 2000 Commencement of ultra slim watch production unit at Hosur

March 2002 ISO 14001 Certification for watches division

December 2003 ISO 9001:2000 certification for jewellery division

April 2004 Formation of International Business Division

August 2004 Starting of New watch Assembly Unit, Baddi, Himachal Pradesh

September 2005 Launch of first Gold Plus showroom in Erode

February 2006 Launch of brand Xylys

Main Objects of our Company

The main objects of our Company as contained in our Memorandum of Association are:

1. To carry on the business of designing, engineering, manufacturing, producing, assembling, fabricating, altering, repairing,buying, selling, trading, acquiring, representing manufacturers, storing, packing, transporting, forwarding, distributing,importing, exporting and disposing off;

(i) Watches, clocks, chronometers, horological instruments, another devices for measuring time and components, partsincluding dials, hand straps, bracelets, cases, crowns, jewels, crystals, micrometers, button cells, shock absorbers,lamps, appliances, precisions tools, spares and other components.

(ii) Mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic and other types of measuring instruments, including gauges, callipers,equipments, meters, apparatus, tools, spares, machineries, plants, bridges, scientific instruments of all kinds andvarieties.

(iii) All types of musical instruments, entertaining apparatus, sound equipments, ornaments, jewels, diamonds, gold,silver, metal alloys, precious stones of all kinds.

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2. To establish, start and promote factories, and to set up plants, render consultancy services and engage in research anddevelopment activities and to maintain, render assistance and services of all and every kind or any description for designing,engineering, manufacturing, altering, improving, trading, importing and exporting of all types of items, stated in clause 1above.

Pursuant to a Special Resolution dated September 24, 2002 the approval of our shareholders was granted for thecommencement of the business of manufacturers, assemblers, sub-assemblers, distributors and dealers in electronicand electrical goods of every description and to buy, sell, import, export, manipulate, prepare for market and deal inmerchandise of all kinds and generally to carry on the business as merchants, importers and exporters, of all commoditiesand services which was included in the “Other Objects” in as items 2 and 6 in paragraph III (c) of the Memorandum ofAssociation of our Company.

The main and other objects of our Company permits us to undertake our current activities and activities specified in thesection titled “Objects of the Issue” on page 37 of this Letter of Offer.

Amendment to our Memorandum of Association

Date Amendments

December 22, 1984 Increase in the Authorised Capital of the Company from Rs. 5 crores to Rs. 20 crores.

December 30, 1986 Increase in the Authorised Capital of our Company from Rs. 20 crores to Rs. 35 crores.

March 9, 1992 Increase in the Authorised Capital of our Company from Rs. 35 crores to Rs. 50 crores.

July 19, 1993 Change of name of our Company from “Titan Watches Limited” to “Titan Industries Limited”

March 24, 1995 Alteration in Clause V wherein the Authorised Capital which was Rs. 100,00,00,000 divided into8,00,00,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each and 20,00,000 redeemable cumulative preference sharesof Rs.100 each.

August 14, 1996 Alteration in Clause V wherein the Authorised Capital which was Rs. 120,00,00,000 was dividedinto 8,00,00,000 equity shares of Rs. 10 each and 40,00,000 redeemable cumulative preferenceshares of Rs.100 each.

September 24, 2002 Inclusion in the “Other Objects” in as items 2 and 6 in paragraph III (c) of the Memorandum ofAssociation of our Company.

Details of Subsidiaries

We currently have four Subsidiaries being

i. Titan Brand Holdings N.V. ;

ii. Titan International Holdings B.V.;

iii. Titan TimeProducts Limited ;

iv. Titan Watch Company Limited.

In this sub-section, financial data for the Subsidiaries has been derived from their financial statements prepared inaccordance with the relevant GAAP.

(I) TITAN BRAND HOLDINGS N.V. (“TBHNV”)

TBHNV was incorporated as a private liability company on December 24, 1998. The registered office of TBHNV is at DeRuyterkade 62, Willemstad, Curacao, Netherlands Antilles. Since inception, TBHNV has been engaged in the business ofholding shares of group companies, intellectual property and brand rights and financing. Currently, the equity shares ofTBHNV are not listed on any stock exchange. TBHNV undertook a rights issue in March 2004. From 1999 to 2004,TBHNV held the overseas trademarks rights to ‘TITAN’, ‘TANISHQ’ and other trademarks. Currently these rights are heldby an associate company in Curacao, called Rockbourne Holding BV, to whom they were transferred in March 2004 for asum of US$ 137.5 lakhs. For more details on Rockbourne, please refer to the section titled “Details of Associate Companies”,on page 79 of this Letter of Offer.

Board of Directors

TBHNV is administered by a corporate managing director, viz Curacao Corporation Co. N.V. in accordance with the legalpractice in the Netherlands Antilles.

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Shareholding

The equity shareholding of TBHNV as on September 30, 2005, is given below:

Sl. Name of the Shareholder No. of Shares PercentageNo.

1. Titan Industries Limited 17,500 87.5%

2. Titan Watch Company Limited 2,500 12.5%

Total 20,000 100%

Financial Performance

The financial performance of TBHNV for the six months ended September 30, 2005 and the last three years is givenbelow:

(Euro in thousand, except per share data)

Particulars Six months ended Year ended Year ended Year endedSeptember March 31, March 31, March 31,

30, 2005 2005 2004 2003

Sales and other income 0.00 68.00 139.00 234.00

Profit/(Loss) after tax 123.00 (136.00) (22.00) 99.00

Equity capital 100.00 100.00 100.00 13.00(par value Euro. 5 per share)

Reserves and Surplus 258.00 (165.00) (29.00) (7.00)

Earnings per Share (Euro) 6.15 (6.80) (1.10) 38.08

Book value per equity share (Euro) 17.90 (3.25) 3.55 2.31

We have converted the Euro amounts mentioned above into Rupees and presented the same for your conveniencebelow.

(Rs. in lakhs, except per share data)

Particulars Six months ended Year ended Year ended Year endedSeptember 30, March 31, March 31, March 31,

2005 2005 2004 2003

Sales and other income* 0.00 38.45 75.06 112.58

Profit/(Loss) after tax* 66.57 (76.91) (11.88) 47.63

Equity capital ** 52.93 56.71 53.70 51.81

Reserves and Surplus** 136.56 93.57 15.57 3.63

Earnings per share (Rs)* 332.84 (384.54) (59.40) 1832.03

Book value per equity share (Rs)** 947.45 (184.31) 190.64 119.68

* Conversion done at the average exchange rate during the period

** Conversion done at exchange rate at the end of the period. For details of exchange rates used please refer to the section titled“Exchange Rate and Currency of Presentation” on page 109 of this Letter of Offer.

(II) TITAN INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS B.V ("TIHBV")

TIHBV was incorporated as a limited liability company on November 23, 1993. The registered office of TIHBV is atTelestone 8-Teleport, Naritaweg 165, 1043 BW Amsterdam, Netherlands. The main object of TIHBV is to act as a holdingcompany of brand owning and marketing companies which sell products of Titan Industries Limited outside India. Theequity shares of TIHBV are not listed on any stock exchange.

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Board of Directors

The directors on the board of TIHBV as on September 30, 2005 are:

1. Mr. Xerxes S. Desai

2. Mr. Bhaskar Bhat

3. Mr. F.K.Kavarana

4. Mr. M.N. Ramdas

Shareholding

The equity shareholding of TIHBV as on September 30, 2005 is given below:

Sl. Name of the Shareholder No. of Shares PercentageNo.

1 Titan Industries Limited 10,000 100%

Total 10,000 100%

Financial Performance

The financial performance of TIHBV for the six months ended September 30, 2005 and last three years is given below:

(Euro in thousands, except per share data)

Particulars Six months ended Year ended Year ended Year endedSeptember March 31, March 31, March 31,

30, 2005 2005 2004 2003

Sales and other income 308.00 1,097.04 2,270.64 733.79

Profit/(Loss) after tax (13.14) 104.29 1,281.82 (591.23)

Equity capital (par value Euro 500 per share) 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00

Reserves and Surplus 790.97 803.21 698.91 (582.91)

Earnings per share (Euro) (1.31) 10.43 128.18 (59.12)

Book value per equity share (Euro) 579.09 580.32 569.89 441.71

We have converted the Euro amounts mentioned above into Rupees and presented the same for your conveniencebelow.

(Rs in lakhs, except per share data)

Particulars Six months ended Year ended Year ended Year endedSeptember March 31, March 31, March 31,

30, 2005 2005 2004 2003

Sales and other income 166.69 620.38 1226.15 353.03

Profit/(Loss) after tax (7.11) 58.98 692.18 (284.44)

Equity capital 2,646.50 2,835.50 2,685.00 2,590.50

Reserves and Surplus 418.66 455.50 375.31 (302.01)

Earnings per share (Rs.) (70.90) 589.82 6,921.72 (2,844.26)

Book value per equity share (Rs.) 30,651.23 32,909.95 30,603.09 22,885.00

Note : For Sales and other Income, Profit/Loss after tax and Earnings per Share, conversion has been done at the average exchangerate during the period. For the rest of the items conversion has been done at exchange rate at the end of the period. For details ofexchange rates used please refer to the section titled “Exchange Rate and Currency of Presentation” on page 109 of this Letter of Offer

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(iii) Titan TimeProducts Limited (“TTPL”)

TTPL was incorporated as a public limited company on July 31, 1991. TTPL was originally incorporated as a joint venturecompany with Economic Development Corporation of Goa, Daman & Diu (“EDC-Goa”). Following the disinvestment byEDC Goa in fiscal 2005, TTPL became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The registered office of TTPL is at L-15, Verna Electronic City, Salcette 403 722 Goa. The main object of TTPL is manufacture, sale of watches and all otherparts and manufacture of electronic equipments of all kinds. Currently, TTPL meets the requirements of the Company forthe electronic circuit boards, which is required for the quartz watch movement. Around 99% of the sales of TTPL are inrespect of products supplied to Titan Industries Limited. The equity shares of TTPL are not listed on any stock exchange.

Board of Directors

The directors on the board of TTPL as on September 30, 2005 are:

1. Mr. Xerxes S. Desai

2. Mr. B.G. Dwarakanath

3. Mr. Bhaskar Bhat

4. Mr. Damodar Naik

5. Mr. Mario Miranda

6. Mr. R.C. Hari Rao

Shareholding

The equity shareholding of TTPL as on September 30, 2005 is given below

Sl. Name of the Shareholder No. of Shares PercentageNo.

1 Titan Industries Limited 18,99,994 100.00%

2 Mr. Bhaskar Bhat* 1 0.00%

3 Mr. Bijou Kurien* 1 0.00%

4 Mr. B.G. Dwarakanath* 1 0.00%

5 Mr. K.F. Kapadia* 1 0.00%

6 Mr. Ronnie Talati* 1 0.00%

7 Ms. Usha Iyengar* 1 0.00%

Total 19,00,000 100%

* Shares are held jointly with the Company.

Financial Performance

The financial performance of TTPL for the six months ended September 30, 2005 and last three years is given below:

(Rs. in lakhs, except per share data)

Particulars Six months ended Year ended Year ended Year endedSeptember March 31, March 31, March 31,

30, 2005 2005 2004 2003

Sales and other income 965.06 1,774.52 1,427.48 1,058.50

Profit/(Loss) after tax 53.91 26.50 20.76 6.53

Equity capital (par value Rs. 10 per share) 190.00 190.00 200.00 200.00

Reserves and Surplus 136.33 82.42 77.75 56.99

Earnings per share (Rs.) 2.84 1.39 1.04 0.33

Book value per equity share (Rs.) 17.17 14.34 13.89 12.85

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(IV) TITAN WATCH COMPANY LIMITED (“TWCL”)

TWCL was incorporated as a private limited company on March 26, 1992. The registered office of TWCL is at AonInsurance Tower, 12th Floor, 3 Lockhart Road, Wachai, Hong Kong. TWCL is engaged in the business of import, exportand trade and to invest in and hold shares and securities. The trademark ‘TITAN’ has been registered by another personin Hong Kong and therefore the company was formed to provide legal protection to the Titan corporation name. Howeverthe company is still banned from selling our products under the Titan brand in Hong Kong. The company is only a namesaver corporation and has no income or expenses. The equity shares of TWCL are not listed on any stock exchange.

Board of Directors

The two corporate directors on the board of TWCL as on September 30, 2005 are:

1. Goldco Limited

2. Tecking Limited

Shareholding

The equity shareholding of TWCL as on September 30, 2005 is given below

Sl. Name of the Shareholder No. of Shares PercentageNo

1 Titan International Holdings B.V. 1,000 100%

Total 1,000 100%

Financial Performance

The financial performance of TWCL for the six months ended September 30, 2005 and last three years is given below:

(Hong Kong Dollar in thousands, except per share data)

Particulars Six months Year ended Year ended Year endedended March 31, March 31, March 31,

September 2005 2004 200330, 2005

Sales and other income - - - -

Profit/(Loss) after tax - - - -

Equity capital (par value HKD 10 per share) 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00

Reserves and Surplus - - - -

Earnings per Share (HKD) - - - -

Book value per equity share (HKD) 10 10 10 10

We have converted the Hong Kong Dollar mentioned above into Rupees and presented the same for your conveniencebelow.

(Rs. in lakhs, except per share data)

Particulars Six months Year ended Year ended Year endedended March 31, March 31, March 31,

September 2005 2004 200330, 2005

Sales and other income - - - -

Profit/(Loss) after tax - - - -

Equity capital 0.57 0.56 0.56 0.61

Reserves and Surplus - - - -

Earnings per share (Rs) - - - -

Book value per equity share (Rs) 56.70 56.10 56.00 60.90

Note : For Sales and other Income, Profit/Loss after tax and Earnings per Share, conversion has been done at theaverage exchange rate during the period. For the rest of the items conversion has been done at exchange rate at the endof the period. For details of exchange rates used please refer to the section titled “Exchange Rate and Currency ofPresentation” on page 109 of this Letter of Offer

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Details of Associates

We currently have the following 11 Associate companies -

(i) Questar Investments Limited (“Questar”),

(ii) Rockbourne Holding B.V (“Rockbourne Holding”),

(iii) Samrat Holdings Limited (“Samrat”),

(iv) Tanishq (India) Limited (“Tanishq India”),

(v) Titan Holdings Limited (“THL”),

(vi) Titan International (Middle East) FZE (“TIME”),

(vii) Titan International Investments B.V (“TIIBV”),

(viii)Titan International Marketing Limited (“TIML”),

(ix) Titan Mechatronics Limited (“TML”),

(x) Titan Properties Limited (“TPL”),

(xi) Titan Watches & Jewellery International (Asia Pacific) Pte Limited (“TWJIPL”).

In this section financial data for these Associates have been derived from their financial statements prepared in accordancewith the relevant GAAP.

(I) QUESTAR INVESTMENTS LIMITED (“QUESTAR”)

Questar Investments Limited was incorporated in 1983 and has its registered office at The Metropolitan, 9th Floor, PlotNo. C 26/27, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai 400 051. Questar was specifically incorporated to be the jointventure partner of TIDCO in terms of the Investment Agreement dated February 8, 1984 representing the Tata Group. Formore details on the Investment Agreement, please refer to the sub section titled "History and Corporate Structure- MaterialAgreements- Investment Agreement", on page 91 of this Letter of Offer. Questar is an investment company and is alsoregistered with the Reserve Bank of India as a NBFC.

Questar also holds shares in the Company and in other Associate Companies being Samrat, Tanishq India, THL, TMLand TPL.

Board of Directors

The directors on the board of Questar as on September 30, 2005 are:

1. Mr. Xerxes S. Desai

2. Mr. Bhaskar Bhat

3. Mr. K. F. Kapadia

4. Mr. K. J. Ghadiali

5. Mr. P. D. Karkaria

Shareholding

The equity shareholding of Questar as on September 30, 2005 is given below:

Sl. Name of the Shareholder No. of Shares PercentageNo.

1 Titan Industries Limited 60,000 25.00%

2 Titan Mechatronics Limited 500 0.21%

3 Titan Holdings Limited 70,000 29.17%

4 Tanishq (India) Limited 20,000 8.33%

5 Aftaab Investment Company Limited 50,000 20.83%

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Sl. Name of the Shareholder No. of Shares PercentageNo.

6 Ewart Investment Limited 14,400 6.00%

7 Tata Investment Corp Limited 14,400 6.00%

8 Rujuvalika Investments Limited 9,600 4.00%

9 Mr. Xerxes S. Desai 1,000 0.42%

10 Mr. K. F. Kapadia 100 0.04%

Total 2,40,000 100.00%

Financial Performance

The financial performance of Questar for the six months ended September 30, 2005 and the last three years is givenbelow:

(Rs. in lakhs, except per share data)

Particulars Six months ended Year ended Year ended Year endedSeptember March 31, March 31, March 31,

30, 2005 2005 2004 2003(unaudited)

Sales and other income 4.82 31.32 28.32 432.71

Profit / (Loss) after tax 2.86 9.26 21.43 266.66

Equity capital (par value Rs. 10 per share) 24.00 24.00 24.00 24.00

Reserves and Surplus 360.54 357.69 351.15 332.21

Earnings per share (Rs.) 1.19 3.86 8.93 111.11

Book value per equity share (Rs.) 160.23 159.04 156.31 148.42

(II) ROCKBOURNE HOLDING B.V (“ROCKBOURNE HOLDING”)

Rockbourne Holding was incorporated in 2001 with its registered office at De Ruyterkade 62, P O Box 812, Willemstad,Curacao, Netherlands Antilles. Rockbourne Holding did not carry on any business until March 2004 when it was acquiredby TIIBV. Rockbourne Holding currently hold the international trademark rights to ‘TITAN’, ‘TANISHQ’ and other brandsoutside India.

Rockbourne Holding also holds shares in other Associate Companies being TIME and TWJIPL.

Board of Directors

The corporate director on the board of Rockbourne Holding, as on September 30, 2005 is Curacao Corporation Co N.V.

Shareholding

The equity shareholding of Rockbourne Holding as on September 30, 2005 is given below:

Sl. Name of the Shareholder No. of Shares PercentageNo. of US$ 1 each

1 Titan International Investments BV 1,900 19%

2 Tata International AG 4,100 41%

3 Tata Enterprises (Overseas) AG 4,000 40%

Total 10,000 100%

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Financial Performance

The financial performance of Rockbourne Holding for the six months ended September 30, 2005 and the last three yearsis given below:

(US$ except per share data)

Particulars Six months ended Year ended 15 months endedSeptember 30, 2005 March 31, 2005 March 31, 2004

(unaudited)

Sales and other income 1,51,602 5,05,573 -

Profit/(Loss) after tax (2,71,121) (10,152) -

Equity capital (par value US$ 1 per share) 10,000 10,000 10,000

Reserves and Surplus (2,79,523) (8,402) -

Earnings per Share(US$) (27.11) (1.02) -

Book value per equity share (US$) (26.95) 0.16 1.00

We have converted the US Dollar mentioned above into Rupees and presented the same for your convenience below.

(Rs. in lakhs, except per share data)

Particulars Six months ended Year ended Year endedSeptember 30, 2005 March 31, 2005 March 31, 2004

(unaudited)

Sales and other income 66.11 227.15 -

Profit/(Loss) after tax (118.24) (4.56) -

Equity capital 4.40 4.38 4.36

Reserves and Surplus (123.05) (3.68) -

Earnings per Share(Rs.) (1182.27) (45.83) -

Book value per equity share (Rs.) (1186.34) 7.00 43.60

Note: For Sales and other Income, Profit/Loss after tax and Earnings per Share, conversion done at the average exchange rate duringthe period. For the rest conversion has been done at the exchange rate at the end of the period. For details of exchange rates usedplease refer to the section titled “Exchange Rate and Currency of Presentation” on page 109 of this Letter of Offer.

(iii) SAMRAT HOLDINGS LIMITED (“SAMRAT”)

Samrat Holdings Limited was incorporated as RDI Prints & Publishing Limited in Mumbai in December 16, 1978. Itsregistered office is at Orient House, Adi Marzban Path, Ballard Estate, Mumbai 400 001. Samrat was the publisher of theReader’s Digest until September 2003, when the publishing business was sold to Living Media (India) Limited. The mainbusiness of the company is that of a printer and publisher of publications of all kinds. Samrat has been owned by the TataGroup with the Company being its major shareholder since 1996.

Samrat also holds shares in the Company and other associates of the Company being Tanishq India.

Board of Directors

The directors on the board of Samrat as on September 30, 2005 are:

1. Mr. Xerxes S. Desai

2. Mr. A. L. Mudaliar

3. Mr. Bhaskar Bhat

4. Mr. K. F. Kapadia

5. Mr. N. D. Khurody

6. Ms. S. K. Bharucha

7. Mr. Sanjay Johri

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Shareholding

The equity shareholding of Samrat as on September 30, 2005 is given below

Sl. Name of the Shareholder No. of Shares PercentageNo.

1 Titan Industries Limited 1,42,000 49.98%

2 Titan Holdings Limited 81,250 28.60%

3 Titan Mechatronics Limited 10 0.005%

4 Tanishq (India) Limited 10 0.005%

5 Questar Investments Limited 50 0.02%

6 Aftaab Investment Company Limited 13,250 4.66%

7 Tata Sons Limited 45,350 15.96%

8 Individuals 2,200 0.77%

Total 2,84,120 100.00%

Financial Performance

The financial performance of Samrat for the six months ended September 30, 2005 and the last three years is givenbelow:

(Rs. in lakhs, except per share data)

Particulars Six months ended Year ended Year ended Year endedSeptember March March March

30, 2005 31, 2005 31, 2004 31, 2003(unaudited)

Sales and other income 144.18 297.36 2,000.36 2,885.00

Profit/(Loss) after tax 105.98 231.28 2,077.63 1091.71

Equity capital (par value Rs.10 per share) 28.41 28.41 28.41 28.41

Reserves and Surplus 4,539.06 4,433.08 4,266.05 625.87

Earnings per Share(Rs.) 37.30 81.40 731.25 384.24

Book value per equity share (Rs.) 1,607.59 1,570.29 1,511.50 230.29

(IV) TANISHQ (INDIA) LIMITED (“TANISHQ INDIA”)

Tanishq (India) Limited was incorporated in 1996 with its registered office at Golden Enclave, Tower A, Airport Road,Bangalore 560 017. Tanishq India was the retail marketing franchisee of Titan’s jewellery division with over 30 Tanishqstores until January 2005. Tanishq India currently acts as a ‘name saver’ corporation and has invested its surplus fundsin inter corporate deposits.

Tanishq India also holds shares in other Associate Companies being Questar, THL and TML.

Board of Directors

The directors on the board of Tanishq India as on September 30, 2005 are:

1. Mr. Xerxes S. Desai

2. Mr. Bhaskar Bhat

3. Mr. Harish Bhat

4. Mr. Jacob Kurian

5. Mr. K. F. Kapadia

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Shareholding

The equity shareholding of Tanishq India as on September 30, 2005 is given below:

Sl. Name of the Shareholder No. of Shares PercentageNo.

1 Titan Industries Limited 15,000 0.58%

2 Titan Holdings Limited 5,22,500 20.29%

3 Questar Investments Limited 7,72,500 30.00%

4 Samrat Holdings Limited 12,65,000 49.12%

5 Individuals 69 0.01%

Total 12,65,069 100%

Financial Performance

The financial performance of Tanishq India for the six months ended September 30, 2005 and the last three years is givenbelow

(Rs. in lakhs, except per share data)

Particulars Six months ended Year ended Year ended Year endedSeptember March March March

30, 2005 31, 2005 31, 2004 31, 2003(unaudited)

Sales and other income 49.56 10,393.69 18,972.98 25,341.32

Profit/(Loss) after tax 31.03 57.40 26.69 180.91

Equity capital (par value Rs.10 per share) 257.51 257.51 257.51 257.50

Reserves and Surplus 316.71 285.29 254.15 253.61

Earnings per Share (Rs.) 1.21 2.23 1.04 7.03

Book value per equity share (Rs.) 22.30 21.08 19.87 19.85

(V) TITAN HOLDINGS LIMITED (“THL”)

Titan Holdings Limited was incorporated on March 19, 1993 with its registered office at Golden Enclave, Tower A, AirportRoad, Bangalore 560 017. THL was incorporated to be the investment arm of the Company and is currently an investmentcompany, registered with the RBI as a NBFC.

THL also holds shares in other Associate Companies being Questar, Samrat, Tanishq India, TIIBV, TML and TPL.

Board of Directors

The directors on the board of THL as on September 30, 2005 are:

1. Mr. Xerxes S. Desai

2. Mr. Bhaskar Bhat

3. Mr. K. F. Kapadia

4. Mr. M. S. Shantharam

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Shareholding

The equity shareholding of THL as on September 30, 2005 is given below:

Sl. Name of the Shareholder No. of Shares PercentageNo.

1 Titan Industries Limited 42,210 49.66%

2 Titan Mechatronics Limited 50 0.06%

3 Questar Investments Limited 10,000 11.76%

4 Tanishq (India) Limited 32,530 38.27%

5 Individuals 210 0.25%

Total 85,000 100.00%

Financial Performance

The financial performance of THL for the six months ended September 30, 2005 and the last three years is given below:

(Rs. in lakhs, except per share data)

Particulars Six months ended Year ended Year ended Year endedSeptember March March March

30, 2005 31, 2005 31, 2004 31, 2003(unaudited)

Sales and other income 0.70 50.44 84.98 796.86

Profit/(Loss) after tax (4.19) 40.61 10.28 603.62

Equity capital (par value Rs.10 per share) 8.50 8.50 8.50 8.50

Reserves and Surplus 175.40 213.62 251.57 324.00

Earnings per Share (Rs.) (44.97) (35.06) (84.21) 568.88

Book value per equity share (Rs.) 216.35 261.32 305.96 391.17

(VI) TITAN INTERNATIONAL (MIDDLE EAST) FZE (“TIME”)

Titan International (Middle East) FZE was incorporated in 1997 with its registered office at LOB 03030 & 32, Jebel Ali FreeZone, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. TIME is engaged in marketing of Titan’s products in the Middle East and the Africancountries. TIME was originally the Dubai branch of TIML, until 1999 when it became a subsidiary of TIIBV. In March 2004,TIME became a 100% subsidiary of Rockbourne Holding.

Board of Directors

The directors on the board of TIME as on September 30, 2005 are:

1. Mr. Xerxes S. Desai

2. Mr. Bhaskar Bhat

3. Mr. K. F. Kapadia

4. Mr. S. Ravi Kant

Shareholding

The equity shareholding of TIME as on September 30, 2005 is given below:

Sl. Name of the Shareholder No. of Shares of Dirhams PercentageNo. 1 million each

1 Rockbourne Holding B.V. 1 100.00%

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Financial Performance

The financial performance of TIME for the six months ended September 30, 2005 and last three years is given below:

(Dirhams, except per share data)

Particulars Six months ended Year ended Year ended Year endedSeptember March March March

30, 2005 31, 2005 31, 2004 31, 2003(unaudited)

Sales and other income 1,99,70,611 6,07,43,930 5,84,48,946 2,89,41,888

Profit/(Loss) after tax 3,70,950 4,79,258 41,57,621 19,81,494

Equity capital (par value Dirhams per share) 10,00,000 10,00,000 10,00,000 10,00,000

Reserves and Surplus 88,79,418 85,08,469 82,79,211 43,71,590

Earnings per Share (Lakh Dirhams ) 3.70 4.80 41.50 19.80

Book value per equity share (Lakh Dirhams) 98.80 95.10 92.70 53.70

We have converted the Dirham amounts mentioned above into Rupees and presented the same for your conveniencebelow.

(Rs. in lakhs including per share data)

Particulars Six months ended Year ended Year ended Year endedSeptember 30, 2005 March March March

(unaudited) 31, 2005 31, 2004 31, 2003

Sales and other income 2,370.51 7,428.98 7306.12 3,811.65

Profit/(Loss) after tax 44.03 58.61 519.70 260.96

Equity capital 119.80 119.10 118.70 129.20

Reserves and Surplus 1,063.75 1,013.36 982.74 564.81

Earnings per Share (Rs. lakhs) 43.92 58.70 518.75 260.77

Book value per equity share (Rs. lakhs) 1183.63 1132.64 1100.35 693.80

Note : For Sales and other Income, Profit/Loss after tax and Earnings per Share, conversion has been done at the average exchangerate during the period. For the rest of the items conversion has been done at exchange rate at the end of the period. For details ofexchange rates used please refer to the section titled “Exchange Rate and Currency of Presentation” on page 109 of this Letter of Offer

(VII)TITAN INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENTS B.V. (“TIIBV”)

Titan International Investments B.V. was incorporated on December 14, 1994 with its registered office at Teleport 8telestone, Naritaweg 165, 1043 BW Amsterdam, Netherlands. TIIBV is engaged in the business of investing and holdingall kind of securities.

TIIBV also holds shares in other Associate Company being Questar.

Board of Directors

The directors on the board of TIIBV as on September 30, 2005 are:

1. Mr. Xerxes S. Desai

2. Mr. Dilip Shah

3. Mr. Erwin Hafliger

4. Mr. F. K. Kavarana

5. Mr. K. F. Kapadia

6. Mr. Paul Wihler

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Shareholding

The equity shareholding of TIIBV as on September 30, 2005 is given below

Sl. Name of the Shareholder No. of Shares PercentageNo. of Euro 1 each

1 Titan International Holdings B.V. 50,161 19%

2 Tata Enterprises (Overseas) AG 1,05,600 40%

3 Tata International AG 1,08,239 41%

Total 2,64,000 100%

The preference shareholding pattern of TIIBV as on September 30, 2005 is given below:

Sl. Name of the Shareholder No. of SharesNo. (of Euros 10 each) Percentage

1 Titan International Holdings B.V. 14,00,000 100.00%

Total 14,00,000 100.00%

Financial Performance

The financial performance of TIIBV for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 and the last three years is givenbelow:

((Euro except per share data)

Particulars Nine months ended Year ended Year ended Year endedSeptember 30, 2005 December December December

(unaudited) 31, 2004 31, 2003 31, 2002

Sales and other income –– 6,26,666 1,17,167 1,25,688

Profit/(Loss) after tax (1,12,924) 1,19,069 (5,33,090) (1,79,062)

Equity capital (par value EUR. 1 per share) 2,64,000 2,64,000 2,64,000 2,64,000

Reserves and Surplus 36,659 1,49,583 (7,69,486) (2,36,396)

Earnings per Share (Euro) (0.43) 0.45 (2.02) (0.68)

Book value per equity share (Euro) 1.14 1.57 (1.91) 0.1

We have converted the Euro amounts mentioned above into Rupees and presented the same for your conveniencebelow.

(Rs. in lakhs, except per share data)

Particulars Nine months ended Year ended Year ended Year ended September 30, 2005 December December December

(unaudited) 31, 2004 31, 2003 31, 2002

Sales and other income - 353.06 61.75 57.73

Profit/(Loss) after tax (61.11) 67.08 (280.94) (82.24)

Equity capital 139.74 155.50 151.69 132.90

Reserves and Surplus 19.40 88.10 (442.15) (119.00)

Earnings per Share (Rs.) (23.27) 25.35 (106.45) (31.23)

Book value per equity share (Rs.) 60.34 92.47 (109.75) 5.03

Note : For Sales and other Income, Profit/Loss after tax and Earnings per Share, conversion has been done at the average exchangerate during the period. For the rest of the items conversion has been done at exchange rate at the end of the period. For details ofexchange rates used please refer to the section titled "Exchange Rate and Currency of Presentation" on page 109 of this Letter of Offer.

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(viii) TITAN INTERNATIONAL MARKETING LIMITED ("TIML")

Titan International Marketing Limited was incorporated on November 2, 1992 with its registered office at 18, GrosvenorPlace, Belgravia, London SWIX 7HS, United Kingdom. The main business of TIML was to spearhead the marketingoperations of the Company in Europe. TIIBV holds the majority of the equity in TIML.

Board of Directors

The directors on the board of TIML as on September 30, 2005 are:

1. Mr. Xerxes S. Desai

2. Mr. Bhaskar Bhat

3. Mr. Claude Gaudot

4. Mr. D. N. Thakur

5. Mr. F. K. Kavarana

6. Mr. J. Contractor

7. Mr. K. F. Kapadia

8. Mr. M. M. Kalifa

Shareholding

The equity shareholding of TIML as on September 30, 2005 is given below

Sl. Name of the Shareholder No. of Shares PercentageNo. of GBP 1 each

1 Titan International Investments B.V. 3,30,000 68.75%

2 Tata Limited 1,50,000 31.25%

Total 4,80,000 100.00%

The preference shareholding pattern of TIML as on September 30, 2005 is given below:

Sl. Name of the Shareholder No. of Shares PercentageNo. of GBP 1 each

1 Titan International Holdings B.V. 30,00,000 33.33%

2 Titan International Investments B.V. 60,00,000 66.67%

Total 90,00,000 100.00%

Financial Performance

The financial performance of TIML for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 and the last three years is given below:

(GBP)

Particulars Nine months ended Year ended Year ended Year endedSeptember 30, 2005 December December December

(unaudited) 31, 2004 31, 2003 31, 2002

Sales and other income 11,777 31,08,009 3,93,165 9,97,891

Profit/(Loss) after tax (2,47,804) (2,87,683) (45,658) (1,14,628)

Equity capital (par value GBP 1 per share) 4,80,000 4,80,000 4,80,000 4,80,000

Reserves and Surplus (95,17,485) (92,65,898) (89,78,215) (89,32,557)

Earnings per Share (GBP) (0.52) (0.60) (0.10) (0.24)

Book value per equity share (GBP) (18.83) 18.30 (17.70) (17.61)

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We have converted the GBP amounts mentioned above into Rupees and presented the same for your conveniencebelow.

(Rs. in lakhs, except per share data)

Particulars Nine months ended Year ended Year ended Year endedSeptember 30, 2005 December December December

(unaudited) 31, 2004 31, 2003 31, 2002

Sales and other income 9.36 2,579.65 299.36 729.16

Profit/(Loss) after tax (196.86) (238.78) (34.76) (83.76)

Equity capital 372.72 400.27 391.10 370.56

Reserves and Surplus (7,390.33) (7,726.83) (7,315.45) (6,895.93)

Earnings per Share (Rs.) (41.31) (49.80) (7.61) (17.54)

Book value per equity share (Rs.) (1,462.15) 1,526.04 (1,442.20) (1,359.49)

Note : For Sales and other Income, Profit/Loss after tax and Earnings per Share, conversion has been done at the average exchangerate during the period. For the rest of the items conversion has been done at exchange rate at the end of the period. For details ofexchange rates used please refer to the section titled "Exchange Rate and Currency of Presentation" on page 109 of this Letter of Offer.

(ix) TITAN MECHATRONICS LIMITED ("TML")

Titan Mechatronics Limited was incorporated on December 12, 1991 with its registered office at 3, SIPCOT IndustrialComplex, Hosur 635 126. TML was incorporated as a name-saver corporation and was intended to take up the dialmanufacturing project. Since the project did not commence, TML has not commenced any other business. It has investedits available funds in intercorporate deposits, bank deposits and shares of associate companies. TML also holds sharesin other Associate Companies being Questar, Samrat and THL.

Board of Directors

The directors on the board of TML as on September 30, 2005 are:

1. Mr. Xerxes S. Desai

2. Mr. B. G. Dwarkanath

3. Mr. K. F. Kapadia

Shareholding

The equity shareholding of TML as on September 30, 2005 is given below:

Sl. Name of the Shareholder No. of Shares PercentageNo.

1 Titan Industries Limited 5,010 9.82%

2 Titan Holdings Limited 20,030 39.27%

3 Questar Investments Limited 15,000 29.41%

4 Tanishq (India) Limited 10,900 21.37%

5 Others 60 0.13%

Total 51,000 100.00%

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Financial Performance

The financial performance of TML for the six months ended September 30, 2005 and last three years is given below:

(Rs. in lakhs, except per share data)

Particulars Six months ended Year ended Year ended Year endedSeptember 30, 2005 March March March

(unaudited) 31, 2005 31, 2004 31, 2003

Sales and other income 0.33 0.61 0.59 8.10

Profit/(Loss) after tax 0.19 0.24 0.32 4.94

Equity capital (par value Rs.10 per share) 5.10 5.10 5.10 5.10

Reserves and Surplus 6.03 5.84 5.61 5.29

Earnings per Share (Rs.) 0.37 0.46 0.62 11.85

Book value per equity share (Rs.) 21.83 21.46 20.99 20.37

Note: The Profit/(Loss) figures are shown after adjusting for previous years Income Tax

(x) TITAN PROPERTIES LIMITED ("TPL")

Titan Properties Limited was incorporated on December 12, 1991 with its registered office at 3, SIPCOT Industrial ComplexHosur 635 126. TPL was incorporated to be the development arm of our Company for the "Titan Township" at Mathigirinear Hosur. It has also invested in property located off Airport Road in Bangalore, which was originally intended to bedeveloped as a 'Tata Centre' but is now being sold. The company has entered into an Agreement to sell this property andhas received an advance in relation to the same.

Board of Directors

The directors on the board of TPL as on September 30, 2005 are:

1. Mr. Xerxes S. Desai

2. Mr. Bhaskar Bhat

3. Mr. Bijou Kurien

4. Mr. K.F. Kapadia

5. Mr. M.N. Ramdas

6. Mr. R.C. Hari Rao

7. Mr. Vikram Rajaram

Shareholding

The equity shareholding of TPL as on September 30, 2005 is given below:

Sl. Name of the Shareholder No. of Shares PercentageNo.

1 Titan Industries Limited 1,00,000 29.85%

2 Titan Holdings Limited 1,35,000 40.30%

3 Questar Investments Limited 1,00,000 29.85%

4 Others 20 0%

Total 3,35,020 100%

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Financial Performance

The financial performance of TPL for the six months ended September 30, 2005 and the last three years is given below:

(Rs. in lakhs, except per share data)

Particulars Six months ended Year ended Year ended Year endedSeptember 30, 2005 March March March

(unaudited) 31, 2005 31, 2004 31, 2003

Sales and other income –– 0.02 0.20 41.20

Profit/(Loss) after tax (3.47) (.46) 0.007 0.03

Equity capital (par value Rs.10 per share) 33.50 33.50 33.50 33.50

Reserves and Surplus (2.22) 1.09 1.38 1.37

Earnings per Share (Rs.) (0.99) (0.08) 0.0023 0.01

Book value per equity share (Rs.) 9.34 10.33 10.41 10.40

(xi) TITAN WATCHES & JEWELLERY INTERNATIONAL (ASIA PACIFIC) PTE LIMITED ("TWJIPL")

Titan Watches & Jewellery International (Asia Pacific) Pte Limited was incorporated in Singapore on May 19, 1995, withits registered office at 5, Shenton Way. #22-08 UIC Building, Singapore. TWIJPL is engaged in the marketing of productsof our Company in the Far East, the East Asian countries (including Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, Australia and thePacific Area.

Board of Directors

The directors on the board of TWIJPL as on September 30, 2005 are:

1. Mr. Xerxes S. Desai

2. Mr. Bhaskar Bhat

3. Mr. Bijou Kurien

4. Mr. K. F. Kapadia

5. Mr. Patrick McGoldrick

Shareholding

The equity shareholding of TWIJPL as on September 30, 2005 is given below

Sl. Name of the Shareholder No. of Shares of Singapore PercentageNo. Dollar (SGD) 1 each

1 Rockbourne Holding BV 1,00,000 100%

Financial Performance

The financial performance of TWIJPL for the six months ended September 30, 2005 and last three years is given below:

(SGD, except per share data)

Particulars Six months ended Year ended Year ended Year endedSeptember 30, 2005 March March March

(unaudited) 31, 2005 31, 2004 31, 2003

Sales and other income 52,16,562 85,83,461 70,08,748 91,76,960

Profit/(Loss) after tax (1,90,638) 2,69,133 4,87,100 2,44,969

Equity capital (par value SGD 1 per share) 1,00,000 1,00,000 1,00,000 1,00,000

Reserves and Surplus 4,86,035 6,76,673 4,96,515 9,415

Earnings per Share(SGD.) (1.90) 2.69 4.87 2.45

Book value per equity share (SGD.) 5.86 7.76 5.97 1.09

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We have converted the Singapore Dollar amounts mentioned above into Rupees and presented the same for yourconvenience below.

(Rs. in lakhs, except per share data)

Particulars Six months ended Year ended Year ended Year endedSeptember 30, 2005 March March March

(unaudited) 31, 2005 31, 2004 31, 2003

Sales and other income 1,365.70 2,302.08 1,861.52 2,511.73

Profit/(Loss) after tax (49.91) 72.18 129.37 67.05

Equity capital 26.01 26.50 26.03 26.91

Reserves and Surplus 126.42 179.32 129.24 2.53

Earnings per Share (Rs.) (49.74) 72.15 129.35 67.06

Book value per equity share (Rs.) 152.42 205.64 155.40 29.33

Note : For Sales and other Income, Profit/Loss after tax and Earnings per Share, conversion has been done at the average exchangerate during the period. For the rest of the items conversion has been done at exchange rate at the end of the period. For details ofexchange rates used please refer to the section titled "Exchange Rate and Currency of Presentation" on page 109 of this Letter of Offer.

Material Agreements

(i) Investment Agreement

Our Company was established as Titan Watches Limited (the "Company"), a joint venture company under the provisionsof the Companies Act, pursuant to an Investment Agreement dated February 8, 1984 entered into between Tamil NaduIndustrial Development Corporation ("TIDCO") and Questar Investments Limited ("Questar"). The joint venture relatedto the manufacture and sale of watches and watch components. The agreement shall remain valid until either partyintends to withdraw its shareholding in the Company by way of transfer. The main terms of the Investment Agreement areas follows:

Financial Participation: TIDCO shall subscribe to 26% and Questar shall subscribe to 25% of the equity capital of theCompany. The balance of the share capital shall be offered to the public, made through a prospectus and listed on one ormore stock exchanges.

Shareholding: The shareholding of TIDCO and Questar shall always be 26% and 25% respectively and the parties shallnot, without the prior written consent of the other, directly or indirectly, reduce the shareholding of the Company. Questaris however allowed to arrange for the subscription of the share capital of the Company, upto the limits of 25% from suchpersons who are willing to ratify the agreement and are ready to be bound by it. Such parties who are ready to be boundby the agreement are required to provide letters accepting the same to Questar and shall be forwarded to TIDCO.

Transfer of shares: In the event any party desires to transfer its shares, such party shall first give the option to the otherparty. The price to be paid for such shares to be transferred, shall be determined based on; (i) the paid up value of theshares plus interest compounded yearly at rate of 10% from the date of the investment minus dividends and /or (ii) theassessed value of the shares as determined by a firm of Chartered Accountants mutually acceptable to both parties and/or (iii) the average price quoted on the shares on the stock exchanges, for the past three months of such offer beingmade. In the event that the offer has been accepted by the party the payment shall be made within a period of threemonths, excluding the time taken for statutory approvals. In the event of any default in payment, then the party selling theshares may give notice to the other party of not less than 60 days and sell the shares to any third party. In the event thatthe other party refuses the offer or does not exercise its option to purchase the shares or of the parties fail to reach anagreement on price within the two months or if the government of the financial institutions, do not approve of the transferthen the shares may be sold to any third party, at a price which is the same or higher than the then price offered to theother party.

The above requirements shall however not be applicable in the event there is a sale or transfer of shares in the Companyamong Questar and its associates.

Board of Directors: As long as TIDCO holds 26% and Questar holds 25% both parties are entitled to have equalrepresentation of the directors on the Board. The non rotational Directors of each party shall be equal in number or asagreed between the parties. Upon the termination of the agreement the nominee directors shall be required to resign inwriting. The Board of Directors of the Company are also entitled to appoint a nominee of TIDCO approved by Questar as

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a whole time Finance Director. The Managing Director of the Company shall be nominated by Questar in consultation withTIDCO.

Changes in Directors: Any changes in the directors nominated by Questar shall be communicated to TIDCO with thename and the bio-data.

Chairman: The Chairman shall be nominated by TIDCO and he shall have a casting vote in addition to his own vote.

Management: The management of the Company shall vest with the Managing Director/Chief Executive. In the event thatsub committees are formed by the Board, both parties shall have the right to nominate their representatives. The Companyshall keep both the parties informed from time to time about the activities of the Company. Any foreign collaboration(technical and/or financial) shall only be finalized after the mutual consultation of the parties.

Matter to be decided at Board Meeting: The following matters shall be discussed only at the meeting of the Board, namely;(i) reinvestment of surplus; (ii) declaration of dividends; (iii) approval of the budget for revenue and capital expenditureand (iv) finance by way of short and long terms exceeding Rs. 100 lakhs.

Assignment: Neither party shall be allowed to assign or attempt to assign the agreement, except as provided in thisagreement.

Jurisdiction: The parties submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of Tamil Nadu.

TIDCO vide its letter dated March 25, 2004 addressed to Questar has agreed to execute the Supplementary Agreement,substituting Tata Sons Limited for Questar Investments Limited, as the Co-promoter under the Investment Agreementdated February 8, 1984. As on the date of the filing of this Letter of Offer, the tripartite Agreement has not yet been signedby TIDCO, Tata Sons Limited and Questar

(ii) Brand Equity and Business Promotion Agreement

The Company has entered into a Brand Equity and Business Promotion Agreement ("BEBP Agreement") with Tata Sonswhich is effective January 23, 2000. Under the BEBP Agreement, the Company will pay to Tata Sons subscription at therate of 0.15% of the annual net revenue of the Company subject to a maximum of 5% of the annual profit before tax (allmeasured in accordance with Indian GAAP) which is on the same basis as paid by and accounted in the books of theCompany with effect from February 1, 2000. Under this agreement, Tata Sons has granted to us a non-exclusive and non-assignable right to use the TATA business name, trade marks and marketing indicia such as certain logos, advertisingslogans and images, colour schemes, styles of labeling, emblems etc.

As proprietors of the TATA business name, trade marks and marketing indicia, Tata Sons have undertaken variousobligations and responsibilities as set out in the BEBP Agreement to promote and protect the TATA Brand Equity. Thecosts of fulfilling such obligations and responsibilities including the promotion and protection of the TATA Name and Markis met out of the subscriptions received by Tata Sons under the BEBP Agreement.

The Company will have no rights in respect of the TATA business name, trademarks and marketing indicia other than asprovided in the BEBP Agreement and it will comply with the Tata Code of Conduct in its business dealings. Tata Sons willnot be liable for any claims in respect of the products and services of the Company and the Company is required toindemnify Tata Sons against any such claims. Tata Sons has the right to terminate the BEBP Agreement at any time bygiving 6 (six) months prior notice in writing for reasons to be recorded, or upon the Company committing a breach of anyof the provisions of the BEBP Agreement and failing to rectify the same within 30 (thirty) days of receiving written notificationof such breach from Tata Sons. The BEBP Agreement may also be terminated by a written agreement between theparties.

(iii) Subscription Agreement with IDBI

Our Company has entered into a Subscription Agreement dated June 24, 2004 with Industrial Development Bank of India("IDBI"), wherein IDBI has subscribed to 7.25% Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares ("CRPS") to the maximumextent of Rs. 1,000 lakh. The main terms of this agreement are as follows:

Allotment of Shares: The Company shall allot the shares with retrospective effect from the date of receipt of subscription,within a period not exceeding 15 days. The Company agrees to deliver the CRPS within three months from allotment.

Upfront fees: The Company confirms having paid an upfront fees at the rate of 0.25% of the sanctioned amount ofRs. 1,000 lakhs.

Dividend: The Company shall until the CRPS are redeemed or paid off pay to IDBI a dividend at the rate of 7.25% perannum. The dividend shall be paid annually. In the event of any default in the payment of dividend of CRPS, the Companyshall pay interest in the defaulted amount at the rate of 8.75 per cent annum.

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Redemption: The Company shall redeem the CRPS together with arrears at the end of 36 months from the date ofallotment. The Company shall not redeem the CRPS in full or in part before the due dates provided that the Company andIDBI may exercise put and call option by giving 30 days clear notice in writing to the other party, (i) on the expiry of 12months from the date of allotment and (ii) before the expiry of 12 months from the date of allotment, thereof, if the dividendbecomes payable in the hands of the Subscriber either fully or partially.

Voting Rights: In the event of default in the payment of dividend on the CRPS for two years, IDBI shall be entitled to havevoting rights on every resolution placed before the Company at any meeting besides the normal voting rights on resolutionsaffecting their rights.

Utilisation of the Proceeds: The proceeds shall be used by the Company to redeem existing preference shares.

Event of Default: Upon the happening of any or all of the events referred to as an event of default, IDBI may by notice inwriting to the Company, suspend the subscription. The events of default include, default in the redemption of the paid upvalue of the CRPS; default in the payment of installment and dividend amounting to Rs. 10,000 being in arrears.

Management

Board of Directors

As per the terms of the Investment Agreement dated February 8, 1984, as long as TIDCO holds 26% and Questar holds 25%,both the parties are entitled to have equal representation of directors on the Board of our Company. TIDCO and Questartogether shall be entitled to appoint not more than one-third of the total number of Directors as non rotational directors. Uponthe termination of the agreement the nominee directors shall be required to resign in writing. The Board of Directors of ourCompany are also entitled to appoint a nominee of TIDCO who is also approved by Questar as a whole time Finance Director.As on the date of this Letter of Offer, TIDCO has not appointed a Finance Director on the Board of our Company. TheInvestment Agreement also provides that the Managing Director of the Company shall be nominated by Questar in consultationwith TIDCO. For further details on the Investment Agreement please refer to the section titled "History and Corporate Structure-Material Agreements- Investment Agreement" on page 91 of this Letter of Offer.

TIDCO vide its letter dated March 25, 2004 has agreed to execute the Supplementary Agreement, substituting Tata SonsLimited for Questar Investments Limited, as the Co-promoter under the terms of the Investment Agreement. As on the date ofthe filing of this Letter of Offer, the Agreement has not yet been signed by TIDCO and Questar.

The following table sets forth details regarding our Board of Directors as at the date of this Letter of Offer:

Name, Designation, Father’s Name, National of Age Other Directorships in IndianAddress, Occupation and Term (years) companies

Mr. D. Rajendran India 56 � Chennai Petroleum Corporation LimitedChairman � Ennore SEZ Company LimitedS/o Mr. Dorai Raj, � Mahindra Industrial Park LimitedW-78, 8th Street, � Nilakottai Food Park LimitedAnna Nagar (W), Extension, � Southern Petrochemical IndustriesChennai - 600 101 Corporation Limited

� State Industries Promotion CorporationGovernment Service of Tamil Nadu Limited

� Tamil Nadu Industrial DevelopmentNominee of TIDCO Corporation LimitedAdditional Director � Tamil Nadu Industrial Guidance and Exportup to next AGM Promotion Bureau

� Tamil Nadu Institute of InformationTechnology

� Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Limited� Tamil Nadu PetroProducts Limited� Tamil Nadu Trade Promotion Organisation� Tanflora Infrastructure Park Limited� TICEL Bio Park Limited� TIDEL Park Limited

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Name, Designation, Father’s Name, National of Age Other Directorships in IndianAddress, Occupation and Term (years) companies

Mr. Bhaskar Bhat India 51 � Questar Investments LimitedManaging Director � Samrat Holdings LimitedS/o Mr. P. P. Bhat � Tanishq (India) Limited884, ‘Chaitanya’ � Titan Holdings LimitedIndira Nagar, I Stage � Titan TimeProducts LimitedBangalore 560 038 � Titan TimeProducts LimitedTerm upto March 31, 2007

Mr. T. K. Balaji India 57 � Apollo Hospitals Enterprise LimitedS/o Mr. T K Duraiswamy � Delphi-TVS Diesel Systems Limited34, Poes Garden � Harita Electronics Private LimitedChennai 600 086 � Hastham Swasthi Private LimitedIndependent Director � Indian Japan Lighting Private LimitedLiable to retire by rotation � Indian Nippon Electricals Limited

� Lucas Indian Service Limited� Lucas TVS Limited� Pricol Limited� Punarvasu Swasthi Private Limited� Sundaram-Clayton Limited� T V Sundram Iyengar & Sons Limited� TVS Electronics Limited� TVS Lean Logistics Limited� TVS Motor Company Limited

Mr. F.K. Kavarana India 61 � Akzo Nobel Coatings India Private LimitedDirector � Centre For EntrepreneurshipS/o Mr. Rustamji K Kavarana � Sika Properties Private Limited9, CCI Chambers 5th Floor, � Sitel India LimitedDinshaw Vachha Road, � Tata AIG General InsuranceMumbai 400 020 Company LimitedNominee of � Tata AIG Life Insurance Company LimitedTata Group � Tata Asset Management LimitedLiable to retire by rotation � Tata Industries Limited

� Tata Projects Limited� Tata Sons Limited� Tata Tea Limited� Trent Limited

Mr. A. C. Mukherji India 80 � Aekta LimitedDirector � Asiatic Oxygen LimitedS/o Mr. Apurba C. Mukherji � Birla VXL LimitedCD 254 Sector I, Salt Lake City � Kirloskar Pneumatic Company LimitedKolkata 700 064 � NPR Finance LimitedRetired Company Executive � Sahara India Life Insurance CompanyIndependent Director LimitedLiable to retire by rotation � U.T. Limited

� VXL Technologies

Mr. Ishaat Hussain India 58 � CMC LimitedS/o Dr. Rayasat Hussain � Idea Cellular Limited222, NCPA Apartments, � Tata Sky LimitedDorabji Tata Road, Nariman Point, � Speech & Software TechnologiesMumbai 400 021 (India) Private LimitedNominee of Tata Group � Tata AIG General InsuranceLiable to retire by rotation Company Limited

� Tata AIG Life Insurance Company Limited� Tata Industries Limited� Tata Refractories Limited

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Name, Designation, Father’s Name, National of Age Other Directorships in IndianAddress, Occupation and Term (years) companies

� Tata Sons Limited� Tata Steel Limited� Tata Teleservices Limited� Tata Trustees Company Private Limited� Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited� Voltas Limited

Dr. C. G. Krishnadas Nair India 64 � KHMD LimitedS/o Mr. E D Krishnan Napooripad � Tata Advanced Materials LimitedChanthathil Mane � CADES Digitech Private Limited2388 / 1, 16 A Main HAL II StageIndira Nagar, Bangalore 560 008Independent DirectorLiable to retire by rotation

Mr. N. N. Tata India 49 � Bombay Chamber of Commerce & IndustryS/o Mr. Naval Hormusji Tata � D.K.I. Travel Services Private LimitedWindmere55, Cuffe Parade, � Lorimar Properties Private LimitedMumbai 400 005 � Satnam Developers and Finance LimitedNominee of Tata Group � Tata Investment Corporation LimitedLiable to retire by rotation � Trent Brands Limited

� Trent Limited� Voltas Limited

Mr. S. Susai India 54 � Arkonam Castings and Forgings LimitedS/o Mr. Suvikara � Jayamkondam Lignite Power CorporationSebastiar No. 1, 38th Street, LimitedThillaiganga Nagar, Chennai 600 061 � Nova Roofings and Pipes LimitedSecretary – TIDCO � Sree Maruthi Marine Industries LimitedNominee of TIDCO � Tamil Nadu Petroproducts LimitedLiable to retire by rotation � Tamil Nadu Telecommunications Limited

� Tanflora Infrastructure Park Limited

Brief Biography of our Directors

Mr. D. Rajendran, 56 years, Chairman, has a bachelor’s degree in B.Sc and BL. He is also an Indian Administrative Servicesofficer and started the government service as a Deputy Collector in 1974. Currently he is serving as the Secretary to theIndustries Department, Government of Tamil Nadu and also holds the post of Chairman and the Managing Director of TIDCO.He was nominated as Chairman and the Director of our Company on October 28, 2005.

Mr. Bhaskar Bhat, 51 years, Managing Director, joined our Company on January 1, 1986 as the Sales Manager. He completedhis graduation in Mechanical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras, in 1976 and his Post Graduate(Diploma) in Management from Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad, in 1978. Prior to joining Titan he wasemployed with Godrej and Boyce, Bombay, between May 1978 and February 1983. During his tenure with Godrej he workedin marketing and sales. In March 1983 he joined Tata Press Limited, Bombay, as the marketing executive for Time ProductsDivision. During his tenure with Tata Press Limited he was instrumental in establishing Titan Watches Limited, later renamedas Titan Industries Limited. He was transferred to the Company on January 1, 1986. He has been on our Board since May2001.

Mr. T.K. Balaji, 57 years, has a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from Madras University and is also a gold medalist from theIIM. He is the chief executive and managing director of Lucas TVS Limited since 1979. He was the past President of AutomotiveComponent Manufacturers Association of India (“ACMA”), and also a member of Development Council for Automobiles andAllied Industries. In 1995, he was conferred a special award by the FIE Foundation of Maharashtra in relation to his contributionto the automobile component industry. He has been on the Board of our Company since March 1986.

Mr. F. K. Kavarana, 61 years, received a B. Com. (Hons) degree from the University of Bombay, in 1963 and an MBA from theWharton School, University of Pennsylvania in 1970. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England &Wales and a Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Before joining the Tata Group in 1975, he held keypositions with McKinsey & Co. Inc., in London and Washington D.C. as well as The Bowater Corporation in UK and Europe.He has advised leading international financial institutions, including the World Bank, as well as industrial companies on

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strategic and organisational issues. Between 1994 and 2000 he was an executive director of Tata Motors Limited and prior tothat he was vice-chairman and managing director of Tata International AG, Switzerland. He is also involved with severalsocial and charitable institutions and is a trustee of Childline India Foundation, the Lady Tata Memorial Trust, the Nani A.Palkhivala Memorial Trust and the National Centre for the Performing Arts. He has been on the Board since January 1993.

Mr. A.C Mukherji, 80 years, completed his M.A and is a Fellow of Insurance Institute of India (FIII). He was the Chairman cumManaging director of New India Assurance Company Limited. He has also served as a member and a Chairman of severalgovernment appointed Committees and Bodies. He was also the member of the first advisory Committee of the InsuranceRegulatory and Development Authority of India. He has been on the Board of our Company since March 1986.

Mr. Ishaat Hussain, 58 years, is a graduate in Economics from St. Stephens College Delhi. He is also a Chartered Accountantfrom England and Wales. He attended the Advanced Management Programme at the Harvard Business School. He joined theboard of The Indian Tube Company Limited (a Tata Steel associate company) in 1981. Thereafter, he moved to Tata Steel in1983 after Indian Tube was merged with Tata Steel. He was the senior vice president and executive director Finance of TataSteel for almost 10 years. He joined the board of Tata Sons Limited as an Executive Director on July 1, 1999, and has been thefinance director of Tata Sons Limited with effect from July 28, 2000. He is also a member on the Primary Markets AdvisoryCommittee of the Securities Exchange Board of India. In April 2005, he was appointed a Member of the Board of Trade. Hehas been on the Board of our Company since August 1989.

Dr. C. G. Krishnadas Nair, 64 years, completed his B.Tech. from IIT, Madras in 1964, his M.Sc., Engineering and his Ph.D.,Engineering, from the University of Saskatchewan, Canada in 1968 respectively. He was the former chairman of HindustanAeronautics Limited. In 2001, he was awarded the Padmashree for his outstanding contributions in Engineering Science andTechnology and the Dr. Ambedkar Bharath Shree Award for contributions to socially backward society through technologicaland economic development. He is an awardee of AICTE-INAE distinguished professorship. He has over 35 years of experiencecovering education, reseach and development and industry management. He has membership in various professionalassociation, including the Honorary Fellow - Aeronautics Society of India, Fellow of Royal Aeronautics Society, London andthe Fellow - Institution of Engineering India. Currently, he is also the member of Member, Academic & Advisory Council, MVJEngineering College, VTU Karnataka and in the past has also been member of various academic and research bodies. He isthe Founder President Society of Indian Aerospace Technologies & Industries. He has been on the Board of our Companysince May 2002.

Mr. N.N. Tata, 49 years, is a graduate of Sussex University (U.K.) and IEP (INSEAD). He is the managing director of TrentLimited, a Tata Enterprise, which runs the retail chain under the name and style of ‘Westside’ and the Hypermarket Storesunder the name of ‘Star India Bazaar’. Before joining Trent, Mr. N.N. Tata worked for Nestle, U.K. and Tata Exports Limited(now Tata International Limited). He is on the Managing Committee of Bombay Chambers of Commerce & Industry. He hasbeen on the Board of our Company since August 2003.

Mr. S. Susai, 54 years, completed his graduation from St. Josephs College, Trichi, Madras University and was in the commercefaculty at St, Josephs College for two years. He has completed his Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration andhas specialized in Financial Management (Loyala Institute of Business Administration, Chennai). Since 1991 he has been theCompany Secretary at TIDCO and in charge of certain joint venture companies. He is also in charge of additional portfolios ofPersonnel and Administration viz. GM (P&A) and from January 1, 2004 he has been holding the designation of GM (Personneland Administration). He has also actively participated in the restructuring of TIDCO. He has wide experience in appraisal,promotion, monitoring, and implementation of new joint venture projects, which are implemented in association with leadingprivate partners. Prior to the current assignment, he was Company Secretary in Pallavan Transport Corporation Limited. Hehas been on the Board of our Company since January 2004.

Borrowing Powers of Directors

Pursuant to a resolution approved by our Shareholders at an EGM held on March 24, 1995, the current borrowing powers ofthe Directors pursuant to Section 293(1)(a) and Section 293(1)(d) of the Companies Act is increased upto a maximum ofRs. 50,000 lakhs or the aggregate amount of paid up capital and free reserve, whichever is higher.

Terms of Appointment of Our Directors

Mr. Bhaskar Bhat was appointed as Managing Director pursuant to a resolution passed at the Annual General Meeting datedSeptember 24, 2002 in accordance with the provisions of Section 269 and Section 309 of the Companies Act, 1956 and otherapplicable provisions for a period of five years from April 1, 2002.

Mr. Ishaat Hussain, Mr. Farookh Kavarana and Mr. N. N. Tata were reappointed at the Annual General Meeting held on August31, 2005 and are liable to retire by rotation. Mr. A.C. Mukherji, Mr. T.K Balaji and Dr. C.G. Krishnadas Nair were reappointedat the Annual General Meeting held on August 31, 2004 and are also liable to retire by rotation. Mr. S. Susai was appointed atthe Annual General Meeting held on August 31, 2004 and is liable to retire by rotation.

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Compensation of Our Directors

Mr. Bhaskar Bhat, Managing Director

Pursuant to an AGM held on August 31, 2005, our Shareholders resolved to revise the scale of salary of Mr. Bhaskar Bhat,from Rs. 1,00,000 per month to Rs. 2,50,000 per month, perquisites in addition to the salary which shall be within the overallceiling of 140% of the annual salary, which include furnished accommodation or house rent allowance, leave travel allowancefor self and family, personal accident insurance, club fees and a commission which shall be payable at the end of eachfinancial year, subject to the overall ceiling of stipulated in Section198 and Section 309 of the Companies Act.

The gross remuneration that are paid to Mr. Bhaskar Bhat for the year ended March 31, 2005 was Rs. 60, 60,743.

Pursuant to the Board meeting held on June 11, 2004 it was resolved to pay sitting fees to the other Directors for attendingBoard/ Audit and the Shareholder Grievance and Remuneration Committee meetings. Further the Shareholders at the AnnualGeneral Meeting of the Company held on August 31, 2005 approved the payment of remuneration to non executive directorsby way of commission not exceeding 1% of the net profits of the Company, subject to the provisions of the Act, commencingfrom the financial year 2005-06 and such payment will be in addition to the sitting fees for the attending the Board andCommittee meetings.

The details of the sitting fees currently payable to our Directors:

Sl. Meeting of Directors Sitting Fees Payable (in Rupees)No.

1. Board/Audit Meeting Rs. 10,000

2. Shareholder Grievance and Remuneration Committee Meeting Rs. 5,000

Corporate Governance

The provisions of the listing agreement entered into with the Stock Exchanges with respect to corporate governance areapplicable to us. We comply with such provisions, including with respect to the appointment of independent Directors to ourBoard and the constitution of the Investor Grievances Committee. We are in compliance with the amended Clause 49 of thelisting agreement which is applicable to us from December 31, 2005.

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee was constituted by our Directors at their meeting held on January 30, 1999. The purpose of the AuditCommittee is to ensure effective supervision of the financial reporting process, ensuring financial and accounting controls andensuring compliance with financial policies of the Company. The Audit Committee currently consists of Mr. A. C. Mukherji(Chairman), Mr. T. K. Balaji and Dr. C. G. Krishnadas Nair. Mr. Ishaat Hussain and Mr. S. Susai are permanent invitees to theAudit Committee meetings.

The primary objective of the Audit Committee is to provide the overall direction on the risk management policies, includingfocus on operational systems and compliance audits. The Committee reviews the annual and quarterly financial statementswith special emphasis on accounting policies and practices, compliance with accounting standards and other legal requirementsconcerning financial statements before they are submitted to the Board. The Committee further recommends changes inaccounting policies/estimates having serious accounting implications of major transactions. The Committee also reviews theaccounts of the Subsidiaries and the Associate companies.

Shareholders’ Grievance Committee

The Shareholders’ Committee was constituted by our Directors at their meeting held on March 21, 2001. The main focus of theShareholders’ Committee is to specifically look into the redressal of investors’ complaints in relation to the transfer of shares,the non-receipt of Annual Reports and the non-receipt of dividends declared by the Company. Currently Mr. F. K. Kavarana(Chairman), Mr. D. Rajendran, Mr. Bhaskar Bhat and Dr. C. G. Krishnadas Nair are the members of the Shareholders’ GrievanceCommittee.

Remuneration Committee

The Remuneration Committee was constituted by our Directors at their meeting held on April 27, 2001. The RemunerationCommittee is responsible for recommending to the Board the remuneration including commission payable to the ManagingDirector, revision in salary to be paid from the succeeding financial year, based on periodic evaluation of his performance.Currently, Mr. T. K. Balaji (Chairman), Mr. Ishaat Hussain and Mr. D. Rajendran are the members of the RemunerationCommittee.

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Committee of Directors

The Committee of Directors was constituted by our Directors at their meeting held on January 29, 2004. Vide a resolution onthe said date the Board has empowered this Committee to transact certain specified business. Currently Mr. D. Rajendran(Chairman), Mr. Ishaat Hussain, Mr. S. Susai and Mr. Bhaskar Bhat are the members of the Committee of Directors.

Ethics and Compliance Committee

The Ethics and Compliance Committee was constituted by our Directors at their meeting held on June 26, 2002. The Ethicsand Compliance Committee reviews compliance with SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 1992, and the TataCode of Conduct. Currently Mr. F. K. Kavarana (Chairman), Mr. D. Rajendran, Mr. Bhaskar Bhat and Dr. C. G. Krishnadas Nairare the members of the Ethics and Compliance Committee.

Shareholding of our Directors

Our Articles of Association do not require our Directors to hold any Equity Shares in our Company. The following table detailsthe shareholding of our Directors in their personal capacity and/or either as sole or first holder.

Name of Directors Number of Equity Shares as on Number of EquityNovember 30, 2005. (Pre-Issue) Shares (Post-Issue)*

Mr. Bhaskar Bhat 2,100 (1,800 Equity Shares 2,205jointly held with Mrs. BhaskarBhat and 300 Equity Shares

held individually)

Mr. Ishaat Hussain 660 693

Mr. N. N. Tata 2,199 2,309

Mr. A. C. Mukherji 1,781 1,870

Mr. T.K. Balaji 17,850 18,743

*The number of shares has been calculated assuming full subscription to the rights entitlement in this Issue.

Interest of Promoters, Directors and significant Shareholders

Except as stated in “Related Party Transactions” on page 105 of this Letter of Offer and to the extent of their shareholding inour Company, our Promoters do not have any other interest in our business.

The Directors of our Company do not have any interest in our Company other than to the extent of the remuneration or benefitsto which they are entitled as per their terms of appointment and reimbursement of expenses incurred by them during theordinary course of business and to the extent of the Equity Shares held by them in the Company, or funds controlled by them,if any.

No other persons have significant rights in our Company under the terms of our Articles of Association.

Except as stated otherwise in this Letter of Offer, we have not entered into any contract, agreement or arrangement during thepreceding 2 years from the date of this Letter of Offer in which the Directors are interested directly or indirectly and nopayments have been made to them in respect of these contracts, agreements or arrangements or are proposed to be made tothem.

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Changes in our Board of Directors during the last three years

Name of the Director Date ofAppointment Date ofResignation Reason for Change

Mr. Xerxes S. Desai January 3, 1986 March 31, 2002 Retired

Mr. M. Kalaivanan May 2, 2002 June 26, 2002 Resigned

Mr. M. A. Gowrishankar September 28, 2001 June 26, 2002 Resigned

Mr. Madhavan Nambiar January 27, 2001 October 30, 2002 Resigned

Dr. J. J. Bhabha August 6, 1990 July 24, 2003 Resigned

Mr. K. Skandan October 30, 2002 October 10, 2003 Resigned

Mr. K. R. Viswanathan January 29, 2004 March 1, 2004 Resigned

Mr. P. Baskaradoss March 26, 2004 June 28, 2004 Resigned

Mr. Arun Ramanathan July 31, 2002 June 28, 2004 Resigned

Dr. R. Vijaykumar June 26, 2002 July 26, 2004 Resigned

Mr. Md. Nasimuddin July 26, 2004 January 4, 2005 Resigned

Mr. Rameshram Mishra July 26, 2004 October 18, 2005 Resigned

Mr. Bhaskar Bhat April 1, 2002 - -

Mr. Ishaat Hussain July 17, 1989 - -

Mr. F. K. Kavarana January 27, 1993 - -

Mr. N. N. Tata August 29, 2003 - -

Mr. T. K. Balaji March 1, 1986 - -

Mr. Arun Mukherji March 1, 1986 - -

Mrs. Rama Bijapurkar March 21, 2001 May 25, 2005 Resigned

Dr. Krishnadas Nair May 2, 2002 - -

Mr. Pradeep Yadav January 4, 2005 June 8, 2005 Resigned

Mr. S. Susai January 29, 2004 - -

Mr. D. Rajendran October 28, 2005

Management Organisation Structure

The organisation structure of the senior management (including Presidents/Vice Presidents) is presented below.

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Key Managerial Personnel

The details of our key managerial personnel are as follows:

Mr. Bhaskar Bhat, for details, please refer to the description in the sub-section titled “Brief Biography of our Directors” onpage 95 of this Letter of Offer. His gross compensation for the year ended March 31, 2005 is Rs. 60,60,743.

Mr. Bijou Kurien, 47 years, Chief Operating Officer, Watches and Senior Vice President, joined us on August 7, 1987 asRegional Manager Calcutta. Mr. Kurien completed his B.Sc. from Bangalore University in 1979 and completed his Post GraduateDiploma in Business Management from XLRI, Jamshedpur in 1981. Prior to joining Titan he was employed with HindustanLever Limited between 1981 and 1985 and was involved in sales, marketing and distribution. Between May 1985 and July1987 he was a director at Oceonic Rubber Works Private Limited, Bangalore. His gross compensation for the year endedMarch 31, 2005 is Rs. 39,08,181.

Mr. K.F. Kapadia, 55 years, Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President, joined us on March 1, 1992 as GeneralManager - Services. Mr. Kapadia completed his Graduation in Arts (BA Economics) from Madras University in 1972 and hisPost Graduate Diploma in Management from Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad in 1974 after which he joined theTata Administrative Services. Prior to his being transferred to our Company, he was employed with Tata Sons Limited, Bombayfrom 1974 to 1976 as a Tata Administrative Services Officer. In February 1976 he was transferred to Tata Press Limited,Bombay where he worked for 16 years in various areas including sales, purchase, material management, administration andfinance. He headed the finance function at Tata Press Limited for 6 years from January 1986. His gross compensation for theyear ended March 31, 2005 is Rs. 37,31,114.

Mr. B.G. Dwarakanath, 57 years, Chief Technical Officer and Vice President, Horology is a Graduate in Mechanical Engineeringfrom Bangalore University. He joined us on October 23, 1985 as Assembly Manager. Currently he is the Business Head of ourPrecision Engineering Division. In addition, he also heads Titan Time Products Limited, Goa, a subsidiary engaged in themanufacture of electronic circuit boards. Prior to joining us, he was employed with HMT Limited Bangalore at its watch divisionbetween 1972 and 1985. He worked in various production shops, project planning and research and development and wasresponsible for setting up the first Quartz wrist watch assembly unit for HMT in 1981. His gross compensation for the yearended March 31, 2005 is Rs. 28,51,364.

Mr. M.S. Shantharam, 57 years, Chief Manufacturing Officer Vice President Operations, joined us on October 23, 1985 asProject Manager Technical. He graduated in Mechanical Engineering from Mysore University in 1970. He has been working inTitan Industries from 1985. He is responsible for watch manufacturing including supply chain and logistics, material procurement,quality engineering, new product development, projects / engineering services and management of human resources andproviding advice / assistance to other SBU’s and functions. Prior to joining Titan he was employed with HMT Limited, Bangalore,at its watch division between 1970 and 1985. He worked in various areas such as production engineering, industrial engineering,project planning, plant modernization etc. His gross compensation for the year ended March 31, 2005 is Rs. 29,38,422.

Mr. S. Ravi Kant, 46 years, Chief Operating Officer International Business Division and Vice President, joined us on June 22,1988, as Manager - Direct Marketing and later moved on to head functions including the retailing and exports. Mr. Ravi Kanthas completed his Masters in Business Management from the Faculty of Management Studies (FMS) of the University ofDelhi. Currently he is heading the International Business Division where he is accountable for performance of both thebusinesses, watches and jewellery in over 30 countries. Between 1994 and 2005 Mr. Ravi Kant headed the Company’sinternational operations in the Middle East and Africa, as the Managing Director of our associate Company TIME. Prior tojoining Titan he was employed with HCL Limited between 1982 and 1988. During his tenure with HCL, he worked in variousareas such as, product management, sales and marketing at various places including Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai and Calcutta.Mr. S. Ravi Kant has been on deputation from the Company to TIME and his remuneration has been paid by TIME. His grosscompensation for the year ended March 31, 2005 is Rs. 36,88,357*.

* Indicates the remuneration drawn in Dubai and converted into Rupees at the exchange rate on March 31, 2005

Mr. N. Kailasanathan, 54 years, Chief Information Officer and Vice President, joined us on July 1, 1999, as Vice PresidentInformation Technology, business excellence and knowledge management. He is a BSc graduate from Bombay University.He completed his Master Degree in Financial Management and Post Graduate Diploma in Systems Management, from BombayUniversity and also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Software Engineering from National Institute of Software Technology,Mumbai. Prior to joining Titan he was employed from 1972 to 1984 with Mafatlal Consultancy Services Limited, Mumbai andfrom 1984 to 1999 with ABB Limited, Bangalore. His gross compensation for the year ended March 31, 2005 is Rs. 27,67,840.

Mr. C.K. Venkatraman, 45 years, Chief Operating Officer, Tanishq and Vice President, joined us on May 14, 1990 as Manager(Advertisement and Merchandising). He completed his Graduation in BSc (Maths) from Madras University in 1980 and hisPost Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) from IIM, Ahmedabad, in 1985. Immediately after his graduation from MadrasUniversity, he joined Ambalal Sarabhai Enterprises Limited, Bombay, in the procurement function. After completing his PGDMin 1985, he joined MAA Communications Private Limited, Bangalore where till 1987 he handled client accounts, planning and

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coordination. In 1987 he joined Mudra Communications Limited, Bangalore, where he served till May 1990 and handled clientaccounts and was managing the Bangalore branch. After joining us, he worked in various areas including advertising andmarketing. Mr. Venkatraman was heading the Titan SBU prior to moving to head Tanishq, the jewellery division. Currently, heis heading the jewellery business where he has end to end responsibility including procurement, manufacturing, marketingand retailing. His gross compensation for the year ended March 31, 2005 is Rs. 19,99,409.

Shareholding of Our Key Managerial Personnel

The following table details the shareholding of our key managerial personnel in their personal capacity and either as sole orfirst holder.

Sl. Name of Key Managerial Personnel Number of Equity Shares asNo. of November 30, 2005

1 Mr. Bhaskar Bhat 2,100 (1,800 Equity Shares jointly held with Mrs. Bhaskar Bhatand 300 Equity Shares held individually)

2 Mr. Bijou Kurien 638

3 Mr. K.F. Kapadia 14,479

4 Mr. M.S. Shantharam 20

5 Mr. B.G. Dwarakanath 780

6 Mr. S. Ravikanth Nil

7 Mr. N. Kailasanathan 100

8 Mr. C.K. Venkatraman Nil

Total 18,117

Bonus or Profit Sharing Plan for Our Key Managerial Personnel

Our key managerial personnel are entitled to a variable compensation (including commissions) as part of their remunerationpackage which depends on the performance of the Company and their individual performance. For details refer to sectiontitled “Business- Human Resources- Employee Retention/Incentive Plan” on page 69 of this Letter of Offer.

Interest of Key Managerial Personnel

The key managerial personnel of our Company do not have any interest in our Company other than to the extent of theremuneration or benefits to which they are entitled to as per their terms of appointment and reimbursement of expensesincurred by them during the ordinary course of business and to the extent of the Equity Shares held by them in the Company,if any.

Details of loans taken by key managerial personnel in our Company

Except as stated otherwise in this Letter of Offer, we have not entered into any contract, agreement or arrangement during thepreceding 2 years from the date of this Letter of Offer in which the key managerial personnel are interested directly or indirectlyand no payments have been made to them in respect of these contracts, agreements or arrangements or are proposed to bemade to them.

Changes in our Key Managerial Employees during the last three years

Name of Key Position Date of Date of ReasonManagerial Held Appointment ChangeEmployees

Mr. V. Rajaram Chief Corporate Affairs May 15, 1989 March 31, 2003 RetirementOfficer and Vice President

Mr. Jacob Kurien COO – Jewellery and Senior March 19, 1993 August 31, 2003 ResignationVice President

Mr. Harish Bhat COO – Jewellery and August 2, 2001 January 16, 2005 Transferred to TataVice President TeleServices Limited

Mr. C.K. COO – Jewellery May 14, 1990 January 17, 2005 Moved from the HeadVenkataraman and Vice President of Titan SBU to being

COO Jewellery

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Promoters

Pursuant to an Investment Agreement dated February 8, 1984 between Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation(TIDCO) and Questar Investments Limited, the Company was incorporated as Titan Watches Limited with the aforesaidcompanies as co-promoters, with 26% and 25% shareholding in the Company, respectively. For details on the agreement,please refer to the section titled “History and Corporate Structure - Material Agreements. TIDCO vide its letter dated March 25,2004 has agreed to execute the Supplementary Agreement, substituting Tata Sons Limited for Questar Investments Limited,as the Co-promoter under the terms of the Investment Agreement. As on the date of the filing of this Letter of Offer, theAgreement has not yet been signed by TIDCO and Questar.

Currently, our promoters are Tata Sons Limited and TIDCO. Certain other companies of Tata Group have also made investmentsin the Company. The Tata group companies who have currently invested in the Company are: Ewart Investments Limited;Tata Chemicals Limited; Tata International Limited; Tata Investment Corporation Limited; The Tata Power Company Limited;Kalimati Investment Company Limited; Piem Hotels Limited; Questar Investments Limited; Samrat Holdings Limited and TataTea Limited.

1. TATA SONS LIMITED (“TSL”)

Tata Sons Limited (“TSL”) was incorporated as a private limited company under the Indian Companies Act, 1913 onNovember 8, 1917 and has its registered office at Bombay House, 24 Homi Mody Street, Mumbai 400 001. The Companybecame a deemed public company with effect from May 1, 1975 as a consequence of which the word “private” in its namewas deleted. TSL is the principal investment holding company of Tatas with significant holdings in the share capital ofmajor operating companies of which it is Promoter. Among its subsidiaries are Tata Consultancy Services Limited (“TCS”)and Tata Infotech Limited, companies whose shares are listed on the stock exchanges.

Board of Directors

The directors on the board of TSL as on September 30, 2005 are:

1. Mr. Ratan Naval Tata Chairman

2. Mr. N. A. Soonawala

3. Mr. F. K. Kavarana

4. Mr. Syamal Gupta

5. Dr. J. J. Irani

6. Mr. R. Gopalakrishnan

7. Mr. Ishaat Hussain

8. Mr. R. K. Krishna Kumar

9. Mr. A. R. Gandhi

10. Mr. Alan Rosling

Shareholding

The equity shareholding of TSL as on September 30, 2005 is given below:

Sl. Name ofShareholder Equity Shares of face PercentageNo. value of Rs. 1000 each

1. Trusts 2,66,283 65.89%

2. Corporate Bodies 1,26,257 31.24%

3. Directors 3,368 0.86%

4. Individuals 8,238 2.01%

Total 4,04,146 100.00%

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Financial Performance

The financial performance of TSL for the last three years is given below:

(Rs. in lakhs, except per share data)

Particulars Year ended Year ended Year endedMarch 31, 2005 March 31, 2004 March 31, 2003

Total Income 68,573 6,47,668 5,15887

Exceptional Items 3,04,996 - -

Profit/(Loss) after tax 3,27,361 1,29196 81,684

Equity capital (par value Rs. 1000 per share) 4,041 4,041 4,041

Preference share capital 6,610 1,610 3,125

Reserves and Surplus 7,92,860 4,98,150 3,96,598

Earnings per Share(Rs.) 80,904 31,912 20,211

Book value per equity share (Rs.) 1,83,007 1,34,829 89,077

2. TAMIL NADU INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (“TIDCO”)

TIDCO was incorporated on May 21, 1965 as a public limited company under the Companies Act, and is a wholly ownedGovernment of Tamil Nadu Enterprise. The registered office of TIDCO is at 19-A, Ruhmini Lakshmipathi Road, (Marshall‘sRoad), Egmore, Chennai 600 008 in Tamil Nadu. TIDCO is engaged in the business of promoting industries, in the stateof Tamil Nadu by fostering public-private partnerships. Some of the joint ventures promoted by TIDCO are in the field ofpetrochemicals, fertilizers, chemicals, and communications, power, engineering, leather and infrastructure development.

TIDCO has since its incorporation in 1965 been promoting industrialisation through public-private partnerships. Sinceemphasis of TIDCO had been on the formation of joint ventures in the state of Tamil Nadu for manufacturing a wide rangeof products, TIDCO holds in excess of 10% of the capital of many such institutions/companies. However, these institutions/companies are not under the control of TIDCO and as a prudent policy, TIDCO does not interfere in the day-to-day affairsof these institutions/companies. These investments are held in the capacity of a development organisation. As such,details of these institutions/companies are not disclosed as forming part of group companies. There are no litigationsinvolving TIDCO that have a material affect on the Company and therefore details relating to litigation of TIDCO are notfurnished.

Board of Directors

The directors on the board of TIDCO as on September 30, 2005 are:

1. Mr. D. Rajendran

2. Mr. Hans Raj

3. Mr. K. Gnanadesikan

4. Mr. M. Velumurugan

5. Mr. N. Sundaradevan

Shareholding Pattern

The equity shareholding of TIDCO as on September 30, 2005 is given below:

Sl. Name of the Shareholder No of Shares PercentageNo. (of Rs. 1000 each)

1. Governor of Tamil Nadu 9,41,720 99.99%

2. Directors and other Government officials as nomineesof the Governor of Tamil Nadu 11 0.01%

Total 9,41,731 100%

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Financial Performance

The financial performance of TIDCO for the last three years is given below:

(Rs. in lakhs, except per share data)

Particulars Year ended Year ended Year endedMarch 31, 2004 March 31, 2005 March 31, 2003

Total Income 18,599.97 20,903.92 21,478.13

Profit/(Loss) after tax 34.43 51.74 124.03

Equity capital (par value Rs. 1000 per share) 9,417.31 9,417.31 9,417.31

Reserves and Surplus 3,346.81 3,325.39 3,285.06

Earnings per Share (Rs.) 3.66 5.49 13.17

Book value per equity share (Rs.) 1,355.39 1,353.12 1,348.83

Certain specific observations have been made by the statutory auditors of TIDCO in their Auditors’ Report, for the yearsended March 31, 2005, 2004, 2003 and where exceptions/deviations from the accounting standards referred to in Section211(3C) of the Act have been noticed. The exceptions in the balance sheet and the profit and loss of TIDCO have beenreproduced below:

Year ended March 31, 2005

� Non-provision of diminution in the value of investments (18 companies), the value of which works out to Rs. 3,418.69lakhs comprising of investment in UTI (Rs. 680.47 lakhs) and quoted investments (Rs. 2738.22 lakhs). Regardingnon-quoted shares diminution has not been ascertained.

� Interest on interest of Rs.599.20 lakhs on TIDEL land cost and dividend income of Rs.107.50 lakhs from TIDEL hasresulted in the over-statement of profit by Rs.706.70 lakhs and under statement of liabilities by Rs. 2278.17 lakhs.

� Short term loans (including interest and penal interest) given to Tamil Nadu Film Development Corporation Ltd.,(TNFDC) amounting to Rs. 285.30 lakhs and Perambalur Sugar Mills Ltd., (PSML) amounting to Rs. 1021.20 lakhshas resulted in understatement of both assets and liabilities cumulatively by Rs. 1306.50 lakhs.

� Interest of Rs. 117.48 lakhs on loan to Tamil Nadu Industrial Explosives Ltd., (TIEL), has resulted in over-statementof profit by Rs. 117.48 lakhs and overstatement of loans and advances cumulatively by Rs. 895.57 lakhs.

Year ended March 31, 2004

� Non provision of diminution in the value of investments (23 companies); the value of which works out to Rs. 5,663.21lakhs comprising investment in UTI (Rs. 605.62 lakhs) and quoted investments (Rs. 5,057.59 lakhs). Regarding nonquoted shares the diminution has not been ascertained.

� Interest on TIDEL land cost to the extent of Rs. 266.44 lakhs (Rs. 1,197.53 lakhs) has been recognized as income inthe Profit and Loss Account pending receipt of the government’s approval. Cumulative interest income (from January14, 1999 to March 31, 2004) accounted pending government’s approval is at Rs 1,463.97 lakhs.

� The amount payable by Tamil Nadu Industrial Explosives Limited. (TIEL) to TIDCO of Rs. 1,536.00 lakhs includinginterest on loan for the current year of Rs. 117.48 lakhs and recognized in the profit and Loss Account as income, isyet to be settled by TIEL for want of government order.

� Grant received under Central Assistance to States for Development of Export Infrastructure and Allied Activities(ASIDE) Scheme is towards development of infrastructure in industries in the Sate of Tamil Nadu. Pending approvalfrom State Level Export Promotion Committee (SLEPC), for receipt of funds by TIDCO under ASIDE, Rs. 700 lakhs(net), being received under ASIDE scheme, is recognized as revenue income for the current year.

Year ended March 31, 2003

� Non provision of diminution in the value of investments; the value of which works out to Rs. 7,364.92 lakhs comprisinginvestment in UTI (Rs. 1,639.61 lakhs) and quoted investments (Rs. 5725.31 lakhs). Regarding non quoted sharesthe diminution has not been ascertained.

� Interest on TIDEL land cost to the extent of Rs. 1,197.53 lakhs has been recognized as income in the Profit and LossAccount pending receipt of the government’s approval.

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� In absence of dues, which TIDCO owes to government, the amount payable by Tamil Nadu Industrial ExplosivesLimited (TIEL) to TIDCO of Rs. 1,418.52 lakhs including interest on loan for the current year of Rs. 117.48 lakhs andrecognized in the Profit and Loss account as income, is yet to be settled by TIEL for want of Government ordergranting sales tax reimbursement to TIEL.

Year ended March 31, 2002

� Non provision of diminution in the value of investments; the value of which works out to Rs 9,261.53 lakhs comprisinginvestment in UTI (Rs. 1,485.25 lakhs) and quoted investments (Rs. 7,776.28 lakhs). Regarding non quoted sharesthe diminution has not been ascertained.

� The following credits have been recognized in the Profit & Loss account, pending receipt of Government approval

� Service Charges for managing Bond Issue – Rs. 534.69 lakhs

� Interest on loan to Tamil Nadu Industrial Explosives Limited – Rs. 117.48 lakhs

Related Party Transactions

Related Party disclosures have been set out below.

Names of the related parties and description of relationship :

a) Promoters : Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Limited

Tata Sons Limited

b) Subsidiaries : Titan International Holdings B.V.

Titan Brand Holdings N.V.

Titan Watch Company Limited Hong Kong (from March 31, 2004)

Titan Watches & Jewellery International (Asia Pacific) Pte Limited (upto March 29, 2004)

Titan Time Products Limited (from November 16, 2004)

c) Associates : Questar Investments Limited

Tanishq (India) Limited

Titan Holdings Limited

Titan Properties Limited

Titan Mechatronics Limited

Titan International Marketing Limited

Titan International (Middle East) FZE

Titan International Investments B.V.

Rockbourne Holding B.V. (from March 31, 2004)

Reader’s Digest Association Limited (upto March 30, 2004)

Samrat Holdings Limited (formerly RDI Print & Publishing Limited)

Titan Watch Company Limited Hong Kong (upto March 30, 2004)

Titan TimeProducts Limited (from May 31, 2003 to November 15, 2004)

Titan Watches & Jewellery International (Asia Pacific) Pte Limited (from March 30, 2004)

d) Joint Venture Company : Titan Time Products Ltd (upto May 30, 2003)

e) Key Management Personnel : Mr. Bhaskar Bhat, Managing Director (Deputy Managing Director upto March 31, 2002)

Mr. Xerxes DesaiVice Chairman & Managing Director (upto March 31, 2002)

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Related Party Transactions

Rs. in lakhs

Six monthsSl. Nature of Transaction ended Year ended March 31,No. September

30, 2005 2005 2004 2003 2002

1 Purchase of Components and raw materialsa) Subsidiaries .................................................. 1086.19 761.64 - - -

b) Associates ..................................................... - 3098.39 4170.36 3696.73 1241.12

c) Joint Venture Company................................ - - 144.36 1198.06 1225.12

2 Sale of components and finished goods

a) Subsidiaries .................................................. 20.24 65.57 1334.22 1781.53 1,914.37

b) Associates ..................................................... 3115.27 11186.91 14364.80 23524.77 20576.36

c) Promoters ..................................................... 0.08 39.42 97.36 - -

d) Joint Venture Company................................ - - 4.31 18.48 19.26

3 Sale of Assets

a) Subsidiaries .................................................. - 0.26 - - -

b) Associates ..................................................... - 0.16 2.09 - -

c) Joint Venture Company................................ - - - 0.44 -

4 Reimbursement of expenses

a) Subsidiaries .................................................. 50.84 395.18 283.73 98.93 -

b) Associates ..................................................... - 91.33 381.14 1281.97 743.94

c) Promoters ..................................................... 25.15 21.80 27.49 9.82 18.98

5 Interest income

a) Subsidiaries .................................................. 308.93 640.81 632.63 691.22 358.12

b) Associates ..................................................... - - 112.31 245.28 242.66

6 Interest Expense

a) Associates ..................................................... 15.39 46.14 19.19 5.51 28.96

b) Promoters ..................................................... - - - 91.85 60.17

7 Rent paid

a) Promoters ..................................................... 15.36 30.72 33.28 31.74 37.60

8 Dividend received

a) Subsidiaries .................................................. - 8.82 - - -

b) Associates ..................................................... 0.60 29.69 29.14 898.76 40.63

c) Joint Venture Company................................ - - - 4.50 4.50

9 Dividend paid

a) Associates ..................................................... 2.24 149.51 180.64 293.66 38.64

b) Promoters ..................................................... 302.62 151.31 149.23 223.85 388.01

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Rs. in lakhs

Six months Year ended March 31,Sl. Nature of Transaction endedNo. September

30, 2005 2005 2004 2003 2002

10 Sitting fees paid

a) Promoters ....................................................... 0.60 1.60 1.15 0.85 0.62

11 Investments made

a) Subsidiaries .................................................. - 187.70 48.70 - 194.01

b) Associates ..................................................... 600.00 - - 2246.90 -

12 Guarantees and letter ofcomfort given to banks

a) Subsidiaries .................................................. - - - - 813.00

b) Associates ..................................................... 1500.00 3200.00 3739.00

13 Intercorporate deposits taken

a) Associates ..................................................... 1835.00 2090.00 1590.00 300.00 1545.00

b) Promoters ..................................................... - - - 3060.00 4280.00

14 Intercorporate deposits repaid .......................

a) Associates ..................................................... 1230.00 880.00 1590.00 300.00 1545.00

b) Promoters ..................................................... - - - 5640.00 1700.00

15 Preference shares allotted

a) Associates ..................................................... - 200.00 3670.00 850.00 3110.00

16 Preference shares redeemed

a) Associates ..................................................... - 1150.00 2750.00 1000.00 2230.00

17 Brand Equity Subscription

a) Promoters ..................................................... 117.66 160.00 70.15 5.00 100.31

18 Recovery of expenses

a) Subsidiaries .................................................. 7.32 5.16 - - -

b) Associates ..................................................... 22.80 529.34 697.21 483.37

c) Joint Venture Company................................ - - - 6.08 3.65

19 Rendering of services

a) Subsidiaries .................................................. 10.89 8.30 - - -

b) Associates ..................................................... 9.48 64.67 85.46 70.49

c) Joint Venture Company................................ - - 0.75 19.49 10.63

20 Loans (net) (-) repaid / disbursed

a) Subsidiaries .................................................. - (-) 80.18 (-) 562.76 (-) 203.10 4649.21

b) Associates ..................................................... - - (-) 967.04 (-) 2063.90 2053.82

21 Managerial Remuneration

a) Key Management Personnel ....................... 43.62 70.89 53.05 39.66 147.77

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Rs. in lakhs

Six months Year ended March 31,Sl. Nature of Transaction endedNo. September

30, 2005 2005 2004 2003 2002

22 Advertising / Trademark advances(net) (-) repaid / (reimbursed)

a) Subsidiaries ................................................. 613.75 (-) 171.95 1861.26 863.60 -

b) Associates ..................................................... (-)436.36 818.61 (-) 687.31 3054.53 1414.24

23 Construction of Infrastructure

a) Associates ..................................................... - - - 499.84 -

24 Income from services

a) Associates ...................................................... - - - 27.52 143.02

25 Consultancy services

a) Promoters ..................................................... - - - 17.15 -

26 Purchase of assets

a) Associates ..................................................... - - - 13.83 -

27 Construction of Buildings

a) Associates ..................................................... - - - - 695.22

28 Bill discounting

a) Associates ..................................................... - - - - 1999.37

Balance as on balance sheet date

Rs. in lakhs

Sl. As at As at March 31,No. September

30, 2005 2005 2004 2003 2002

1 Debit balance

a) Promoters ..................................................... - 1.52 1.42 - -

b) Subsidiaries .................................................. 13391.09 12531.35 13091.81 13068.14 11,769.01

c) Associates ..................................................... 6187.60 9393.46 11799.48 15631.37 17284.01

d) Joint Venture Company................................ - - - 21.96 86.32

e) Key Management Personnel ....................... - - - - -

Total .............................................................. 19578.69 21926.33 24892.71 28721.47 29139.34

2 Guarantees and letter ofcomfort given to banks

a) Promoters ..................................................... - - - - -

b) Subsidiaries .................................................. - - - - 813.00

c) Associates ..................................................... 375.00 750.00 2680.00 3787.83 5738.37

d) Joint Venture Company................................ - - - - -

e) Key Management Personnel ....................... - - - - -

Total .............................................................. 375.00 750.00 2680.00 3787.83 6551.37

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Rs. in lakhs

Sl. As at As at March 31,No. September

30, 2005 2005 2004 2003 2002

3 Credit balance

a) Promoters 104.59 160.03 75.86 9.21 2781.25

b) Subsidiaries - - 0.13 38.91 -

c) Associates 2581.07 2442.86 25.58 2.51 -

d) Joint Venture Company - - - 1.76 -

e) Key Management Personnel 19.20 30.00 19.80 12.00 89.33

Total 2704.86 2632.89 121.37 64.39 2870.58

Dividend policy

The Board may, at its discretion, recommend dividends to be paid to our Shareholders. Generally, the factors that may beconsidered by the Board of Directors before making any recommendations for the dividend include, without limitation, ourfuture expansion plans and capital requirements, profits earned during the fiscal year, cost of raising funds from alternatesources, liquidity position, applicable taxes including tax on dividend, as well as exemptions under tax laws available tovarious categories of investors from time to time and general market conditions. The Board of Directors may also from time totime pay interim dividends to our shareholders. Dividends, other than interim dividends, will be declared at the annual generalmeeting of the Shareholders based on the recommendation of the Board of Directors.

The dividends declared by us during the last five years are disclosed below:

Particulars Year ended Year ended Year ended Year ended Year endedMarch 31, March March 31, March March

2005 31, 2004 2003 31, 2002 31, 2001

Equity Shares

Rate of Dividend (%) 20 10 10 15 26

Face Value (Rs.) 10 10 10 10 10

Total Dividend* (Rs. in lakhs) 845.53 422.76 422.76 634.14 1,099.18

Preference Shares

Rate of Dividend (Range in %) 6% to 9.5% 6.75% to 10.5% 7% to 10.5% 8.75% to 10.5% 9% to 11%

Face Value (Rs) 100 100 100 100 100

Total Dividend* (Rs. in lakhs) 281.39 332.15 367.10 352.96 395.83

* Excluding dividend tax, wherever applicable

Exchange Rates and Currency of Presentation

This Letter of Offer contains translations of some US Dollar, Euro, Hong Kong Dollar, Great Britain Pound, Dirham andSingapore Dollar amounts into Rupee amounts which should not be construed as a representation that those amounts couldhave been, or could be, converted into Indian Rupees as the case may be, at any particular rate, the rates stated below, or atall. The following tables sets forth, for each period indicated, information concerning the number of Rupees for which one USDollar, Euro, Hong Kong Dollar, Great Britain Pound, Dirham and Singapore Dollar could be exchanged at the rate given bythe Bloomberg. The row titled average in the table below is the average of the daily rate on the last day of each full monthduring the period.

In this Letter of Offer, US Dollar, Euro, Hong Kong Dollar, Great Britain Pound, Dirham and Singapore Dollar amounts havebeen translated into Rupees for each period, and presented solely to comply with the requirements of the SEBI Guidelines.Investors are cautioned not to rely on such translated amounts.

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US Dollar

Six months ended Year ended Year ended Year endedSeptember March March March

30, 2005 31, 2005 31, 2004 31, 2003

Period End 44.02 43.75 43.60 47.47

Average 43.61 44.93 45.94 48.39

Low 43.18 43.42 43.60 43.60

High 44.15 46.47 47.47 47.47

Source: Bloomberg

Euro

Six months ended Year ended Year ended Year endedSeptember December December December

30, 2005 31, 2004 31, 2003 31, 2002

Period End 52.93 58.90 57.46 50.34

Average 54.12 56.34 52.70 45.93

Low 51.83 52.14 49.58 41.58

High 57.26 59.88 57.46 50.34

Source: Bloomberg

Hong Kong Dollar

Six months ended Year ended Year ended Year endedSeptember March March March

30, 2005 31, 2005 31, 2004 31, 2003

Period End 5.67 5.61 5.60 6.09

Average 5.61 5.76 5.90 6.20

Low 5.55 5.57 5.60 5.60

High 5.68 5.96 6.09 6.09

Source: Bloomberg

Great Britain Pound

Six months ended Year ended Year ended Year endedSeptember December December December

30, 2005 31, 2004 31, 2003 31, 2002

Period End 77.65 83.39 81.48 77.20

Average 79.44 83.00 76.14 73.07

Low 75.53 78.19 71.85 68.10

High 83.97 86.17 81.48 77.20

Source: Bloomberg

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Dirham

Six months ended Year ended Year ended Year endedSeptember March March March

30, 2005 31, 2005 31, 2004 31, 2003

Period End 11.98 11.91 11.87 12.92

Average 11.87 12.23 12.50 13.17

Low 11.75 11.82 11.87 12.92

High 12.02 12.65 12.92 13.35

Source: Bloomberg

Singapore Dollar

Six months ended Year ended Year ended Year endedSeptember March March March

30, 2005 31, 2005 31, 2004 31, 2003

Period End 26.01 26.50 26.03 26.91

Average 26.18 26.82 26.56 27.37

Low 25.63 25.99 25.95 26.43

High 27.54 27.29 27.41 28.13

Source: Bloomberg

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SECTION V : FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The following financial statements are being presented in this Letter of Offer:

Sl. No. Particulars Page No.

1 Auditors’ Report dated December 26, 2005 from A.F.Ferguson & Co. addressed to the 113 to 115Board of Directors of the Company in relation to the financial information of the Companycontained in this Letter of Offer

2 Annexures I to XIII: Financial information pertaining to Titan Industries Limited 116 to 140

3 Annexure XIV: Financial information pertaining to Titan International Holdings B.V. 151 to 154(TIHBV), subsidiary of the Company for the six months period ended September 30,2005 and for each of the financial years ended March 31, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002 and 2001

4 Annexure XV: Financial information pertaining to Titan Time Products Limited (TTPL) 155 to 157(subsidiary of the Company from November 16, 2004, associate form May 31, 2003 toNovember 15, 2004 and joint venture company upto May 30, 2003) for six months periodended September 30, 2005 and for each of the financial years ended March 31, 2005,2004, 2003, 2002 and 2001

5 Annexure XVI: Financial information pertaining to Titan Brand Holdings N.V. (TBHNV), 158 to 160(subsidiary of the Company from March 19, 2004 and subsidiary of TIHBV upto March18, 2004) for the six months period ended September 30, 2005 and for each of thefinancial years ended March 31, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002 and 2001

6 Annexure XVII: Financial information pertaining to Titan Watch Company Limited (TWCL), 161subsidiary of TIHBV for the six months period ended September 30, 2005 and for thefinancial years ended March 31, 2005 and 2004

7 Annexure XVIII: Financial information pertaining to Titan Watches & Jewellery International 162 to 165(Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd (TAPL), subsidiary of TIHBV for the years ended March 31, 2004 and2003, nine months period ended March 31, 2002 and year ended June 30, 2001

8 Annexures XIX to XXVII: Consolidated financial information pertaining to the Company and 166 to 192its Subsidiaries (“Titan Group”) for the six months period ended on September 30, 2005 andfor each of the financial years ended March 31, 2005, 2004, 2003 and 2002

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A. F. Ferguson & Co. Chartered AccountantsDeloitte CentreAnchorage II100/2 Richmond RoadBangalore – 560 025IndiaTel: +91 80 55276000Fax: +91 80 55276014

AUDITORS’ REPORT

The Board of DirectorsTitan Industries Limited3, Sipcot Industrial Complex,Hosur 635 126

Dear Sirs,

1) We have examined the financial information of Titan Industries Limited (“the Company”) annexed to this report andinitialed by us for identification. The said financial information has been prepared in accordance with the requirements ofParagraph B(1) of Part II of Schedule II to the Companies Act, 1956 (‘the Act”), the Securities and Exchange Board ofIndia (Disclosure and Investor Protection) Guidelines, 2000 (“the Guidelines”) issued by the Securities and ExchangeBoard of India (‘‘SEBI’’) in pursuance of Section 11 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 and relatedclarifications, in connection with the proposed Rights issue (“the issue”). The financial information has been prepared bythe Company and approved by the Board of Directors of the Company.

2) We have examined the ‘Summary Statement of Profits and Losses-Restated’ of the Company for the six months periodended on September 30, 2005 and for each of the financial years ended on March 31, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002 and 2001enclosed as Annexure I to this report, the ‘Summary Statement of Assets and Liabilities-Restated’ as on those datesenclosed as Annexure II to this report and related financial statement schedules enclosed as Annexure III to this reportand confirm that;

i. these statements reflect the profits and losses and assets and liabilities for each of the relevant period/ years asextracted from the Profit and Loss account for the six months period ended September 30, 2005 and for each of thefinancial years ended on March 31, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, and 2001, the Balance Sheets as on those dates whichare audited by us, approved by the Board of Directors and adopted by the members of the Company other than theaccounts for the six months period ended September 30, 2005 which have been approved only by the Board ofDirectors at its meeting held on October 28, 2005, after making therein the disclosures and adjustments (AnnexureVI) required to be made in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 6.10.2.7. of the Guidelines;

ii. the Significant Accounting Policies adopted by the Company are enclosed as Annexure IV to this report; and

iii. the Notes to the ‘Summary Statement of Profits and Losses- Restated’ and ‘Summary Statement of Assets andLiabilities- Restated’ are enclosed as Annexure V to this report.

3) We have examined the ‘Cash Flow Statement-Restated’ for the six months period ended September 30, 2005 and foreach of the financial years ended March 31, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, and 2001 enclosed as Annexure VII to this reportand confirm that, in our opinion, this statement has been prepared by the Company in accordance with the requirement ofAccounting Standard (AS) 3 on ‘Cash Flow Statements’ issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).

4) We have examined the ‘Segmental Reporting-Restated’ in respect of six months period ended / as at September 30, 2005and each of the financial years ended/ as at March 31, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002 and 2001 enclosed as Annexure VIII tothis report and confirm that, in our opinion, these statements have been prepared by the Company in accordance with therequirement of AS 17 on “Segment Reporting” issued by the ICAI.

5) We have examined the ‘Related party transactions’ in respect of six months period ended September 30, 2005 and eachof the financial years ended March 31, 2005, 2004, 2003 and 2002 enclosed as Annexure IX to this report and confirmthat, in our opinion, the relationship and transactions between the Company and its related parties have been appropriatelyreported in accordance with AS 18 on “Related Party Disclosures” issued by the ICAI.

6) We have examined the ‘Summary of Accounting Ratios’ of the Company for six months period ended September 30, 2005and for each of the financial years ended March 31, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002 and 2001 enclosed as Annexure X to this

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report and confirm that they have been correctly computed from the figures as stated in the ‘Summary Statement of Profitsand Losses- Restated’ and ‘Summary Statement of Assets and Liabilities- Restated’ of the Company referred to in paragraph2 above.

7) We have examined the ‘Dividend Paid’ by the Company in respect of each of the financial years ended March 31, 2005,2004, 2003, 2002 and 2001, on each class of shares of the Company, enclosed as Annexure XI to this report and confirmthat it correctly records the dividend paid in respect of each of those years.

8) We have examined the ‘Tax Shelter Statement’ for six months period ended September 30, 2005 and for each of thefinancial years ended March 31, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001 enclosed as Annexure XII to this report and confirm that,in our opinion it correctly reflects the ‘Tax Shelter’ for each of those period/years.

9) We have examined the ‘Capitalisation Statement’ enclosed as Annexure XIII to this report and confirm that it correctlyrecords the matter stated therein.

10) We have also examined the Summary Statement of Profits and Losses of:

i. Titan International Holdings B.V. (TIHBV), subsidiary of the Company for the six months period ended September 30,2005 and for each of the financial years ended March 31, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002 and 2001;

ii. Titan Time Products Limited (TTPL) (subsidiary of the Company from November 16, 2004, associate May 31, 2003to November 15, 2004 and joint venture company upto May 30, 2003) for six months period ended September 30,2005 and for each of the financial years ended March 31, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002 and 2001;

iii. Titan Brand Holdings N.V. (TBHNV), (subsidiary of the Company from March 19, 2004 and subsidiary of TIHBV uptoMarch 18, 2004) for the six months period ended September 30, 2005 and for each of the financial years endedMarch 31, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002 and 2001;

iv. Titan Watch Company Limited (TWCL), subsidiary of TIHBV for the six months period ended September 30, 2005and for the financial years ended March 31, 2005 and 2004;

v. Titan Watches & Jewellery International (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd. (TAPL), subsidiary of TIHBV for the years endedMarch 31, 2004 and 2003, nine months period ended March 31, 2002 and year ended June 30, 2001, and

the Summary Statement of Assets and Liabilities of the above mentioned companies as at those dates (except as atMarch 31, 2004 with respect to TAPL since it ceased to be a subsidiary as on March 30, 2004) enclosed as Annexure XIV,XV, XVI, XVII and XVIII respectively to this report and confirm that these statements reflect the profits and losses andassets and liabilities of those companies for each of the relevant period/years as extracted, without any adjustments, fromthe Profit and Loss Accounts and Balance Sheets of those companies for the relevant period/years, as audited by us incase of TTPL, by the under mentioned firms of auditors, in case of TIHBV, TBHNV and TAPL;

11) We have examined the ‘Summary Statement of Consolidated Profits and Losses-Restated’ of the Company and itssubsidiaries (“Titan Group”) for six months period ended on September 30, 2005 and for each of the financial years endedMarch 31, 2005, 2004, 2003 and 2002 enclosed as Annexure XIX to this report, the ‘Summary Statement of ConsolidatedAssets and Liabilities-Restated’ as on these dates enclosed as Annexure XX to this report and related financial statementschedule enclosed as Annexure XXI to this report and confirm that:

i. these statements reflect the profits and losses and assets and liabilities of Titan Group for each of the relevant period/years as extracted from the Consolidated Profit and Loss Account for the six months period ended September 30,2005 and for each of the financial years ended March 31, 2005, 2004, 2003 and 2002 the Consolidated BalanceSheet as on those dates which are audited by us, approved by the Board of Directors and adopted by the membersof the Company other than the accounts for the six months period ended September 30, 2005 which have beenapproved only by the Board of Directors at its meetings held on December 15, 2005, after making therein the disclosuresand adjustments (Annexure XXIV) required to be made in accordance with the provision of paragraph 6.10.2.7 of theGuidelines;

ii. we did not audit the financial statements of subsidiaries, whose financial statements reflect total assets of Rs 17874.05lakhs, Rs. 17698.18 lakhs, Rs. 17590.81 lakhs, Rs. 16254.43 lakhs and Rs. 15531.53 lakhs as at September 30,2005, March 31, 2005, 2004, 2003 and 2002 respectively, total revenues of Rs. 440.52 lakhs, Rs. 1021.14 lakhs,Rs. 6709.47 lakhs, Rs. 3178.74 lakhs and Rs. 2755.47 lakhs for the six months period ended on September 30, 2005and for each of the financial years ended March 31, 2005, 2004, 2003 and 2002 respectively and cash inflows/(outflows) of Rs. (35.87) lakhs, Rs. 24.58 lakhs, Rs. (72.92) lakhs and Rs. (25.40) lakhs for the six months periodended on September 30, 2005 and for each of the financial years ended March 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003 respectively.These financial statements and other financial information have been audited by other auditors whose reports havebeen furnished to us, and in our opinion, in so far as they relate to the amount included in respect of these subsidiaries,are based solely on the basis of these reports. We report that the consolidated financial statements have been

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prepared by the Company in consideration of and in accordance with the with the requirement of AS 21 on ConsolidatedFinancial Statements, AS 23 on Accounting for Investments in Associates in Consolidated Financial Statements andAS 27 on Financial Reporting of Interests in Joint Ventures issued by the ICAI and on the basis of the separateaudited financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries;

iii. the significant Accounting Policies adopted by Titan Group are enclosed as Annexure XXII to this report; and

iv. the Notes to the ‘Summary Statement of Consolidated Profits and Losses –Restated’ and ’Summary Statement ofConsolidated Assets and Liabilities- Restated’ are enclosed as Annexure XXIII to this report.

Subsidiary Auditors

TIHBV Bouwer & Officier for the six months period ended September 30, 2005 and for each of the financial years endedMarch 31, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002 and 2001

TBHNV (i) John Thomas & Co. for the six months period ended September 30, 2005 and for each of the financial yearsended March 31, 2005, 2004, 2003 and 2002.

(ii) De Paus Vesseur & Hernandez N.V. for the financial year ended March 31, 2001

TAPL H. Wee & Co. for the years ended March 31, 2004 and 2003, nine months period ended March 31, 2002 and yearended June 30, 2001;

and unaudited in case of TWCL.

Bouwer & Officer, in their report on the accounts of TIHBV for the six months period ended September 30, 2005 and for eachof the financial years ended March 31, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, and 2001 included the following paragraphs:

“Without qualifying our opinion above, we draw attention to note 5 (appearing as note 2 in Annexure XIV D to this report) to thefinancial statements. As explained in this note, the Company has invested significant amounts in Titan International MarketingLimited (TIML) that has incurred significant losses over the past few years. Realizability of this investment depends on theoutcome of the measures undertaken to generate future profits in TIML. We also draw attention to note 4 (appearing as note1 in Annexure XIV D to this report); realizability of the amounts invested in design and development expenses depends on theflow for royalty income in the future.”

12) We have examined the ‘Consolidated Cash Flow Statement- Restated’ for the six months period ended on September 30,2005 and for each of the financial years ended March 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003 enclosed as Annexure XXV to this reportand confirm that, in our opinion, this statement has been prepared by the Company in accordance with the requirement ofAS3 on “Cash Flow Statements” issued by the ICAI.

13) We have examined the ‘Consolidated Segmental Reporting-Restated’ in respect of six months period ended / as atSeptember 30, 2005 and for each of the financial years ended/ as at March 31, 2005, 2004, 2003 and 2002 enclosed asAnnexure XXVI to this report and confirm that, in our opinion, these statements have been prepared by the Company inaccordance with the requirement of AS 17 on “Segment Reporting” issued by the ICAI.

14) We have examined the ‘Consolidated Related Party Transactions’ of Titan Group in respect of six months period endedSeptember 30, 2005 and for each of the financial years ended March 31, 2005, 2004, 2003 and 2002 enclosed asAnnexure XXVII to this report and confirm that, in our opinion, the relationships and transactions between the Titan Groupand its related parties have been appropriately reported in accordance with AS 18 on “Related Party Disclosures” issuedby the ICAI.

This report is intended solely for the use of the Company, for the purpose of inclusion in the Letter of Offer in connection withthe proposed issue of the Company. This report is not to be used or relied upon by, or disclosed, referred to or communicatedby yourself (in whole or in part) to, any third party for any purpose other than the stated use, except with our written consent ineach instance, and which consent, may be given, only after full consideration of the circumstances at that time.

For A.F. Ferguson & Co.Chartered Accountants

H. L. ShahPlace : Bangalore PartnerDate: December 26, 2005 (Membership No. 33590)

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Summary Statement of Profits and Losses – Restated(Rs. in lakhs)

Six months Year ended March 31,ended

September30, 2005 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

INCOMEGross Sales :-of products manufactured by the Company . 64964.68 111193.39 95301.74 79407.93 72145.56 69391.31-of products traded in by the Company .......... 1598.45 2272.69 550.73 381.71 332.80 298.95Total ................................................................. 66563.13 113466.08 95852.47 79789.64 72478.36 69690.26Less: Excise duty ............................................ 3057.61 5470.90 6363.76 6195.89 6027.15 6241.54Net sales .......................................................... 63505.52 107995.18 89488.71 73593.75 66451.21 63448.72Other Income ................................................... 108.04 272.63 208.68 1039.97 224.34 1163.24Increase / (Decrease) in Inventory ................. 9811.80 8790.97 3466.82 503.69 (1883.62) (2826.77)Total Income................................................... 73425.36 117058.78 93164.21 75137.41 64791.93 61785.19EXPENDITURERaw Materials Consumed ............................... 46005.80 72040.75 58104.27 46808.45 37714.14 33982.60Purchase of Finished Goods .......................... 2886.53 2988.98 1243.42 514.66 208.81 136.70Staff Cost ......................................................... 6033.08 10701.68 9457.75 7675.01 7631.55 7406.51Other Manufacturing Expenses ...................... 1479.40 3079.13 2052.02 1802.10 1608.25 1890.17Administration Expenses ................................ 3680.33 6626.14 4822.03 3870.12 3900.79 3732.22Advertising ....................................................... 4847.47 7689.46 5982.21 4744.08 3654.84 4009.51Other Selling & Distribution Expenses ........... 1348.53 2143.30 1690.12 1496.75 1303.10 1193.86Interest ............................................................. 1177.56 3091.74 3762.18 4134.67 4626.64 4784.02Depreciation ..................................................... 962.35 1961.26 2147.38 2113.78 2327.99 2092.80Total Expenditure .......................................... 68421.05 110322.44 89261.38 73159.62 62976.11 59228.39Profit before Exceptional Items ...................... 5004.31 6736.34 3902.83 1977.79 1815.82 2556.80Exceptional Items ............................................ 1773.00 3500.00 2500.00 1000.00 - -Profit before Tax – before Restatement ..... 3231.31 3236.34 1402.83 977.79 1815.82 2556.80Adjustments :Effect of change in Accountingpolicies/estimates ............................................ - 119.09 38.91 11.72 93.69 (80.47)Profit Before Tax – after Restatement ........ 3231.31 3355.43 1441.74 989.51 1909.51 2476.33Total Provision for Tax before restatement ... 667.93 741.45 284.78 356.78 506.46 209.16Effect on Tax due to restatement ................... (9.17) 46.42 (212.05) 8.43 32.91 (148.69)Total provision for tax after restatement ... 658.76 787.87 72.73 365.21 539.37 60.47Net Profit after Tax – Restated .................... 2572.55 2567.56 1369.01 624.30 1370.14 2415.86Balance brought forward – Restated ............. 2953.25 1874.15 1385.57 1625.05 1127.67 3760.91Less : Deferred Tax liability of earlier years .. - - - - (206.20) 3119.06Profit available for Appropriation- Restated 5525.80 4441.71 2754.58 2249.35 2704.01 3057.71APPROPRIATIONGeneral Reserve ............................................. - 205.16 28.79 19.75 65.47 234.76Dividend on preference shares ...................... 138.38 281.39 332.15 367.10 352.96 395.83Proposed Dividend on equity shares ............. - 845.53 422.76 422.76 634.14 1099.18Tax on dividends ............................................. 19.41 156.38 96.73 54.17 26.39 200.27Balance carried forward – restated ................ 5368.01 2953.25 1874.15 1385.57 1625.05 1127.67Total ................................................................. 5525.80 4441.71 2754.58 2249.35 2704.01 3057.71

The above statement should be read with significant accounting policies appearing in Annexure IV, together with notes to the summarystatement of profits and losses and assets and liabilities, as restated, as appearing in Annexure V and VI.

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Annexure I

A. Balance in profit and loss account as at April 1, 2000 – Restated(Rs. in lakhs)

Balance in profit and loss account as at April 1, 2000, as per audited financial statements 3813.14

Increase/ (decrease) in the accumulated profit as at April 1, 2000 as a result of:

- Depreciation (130.74)

- Gratuity (52.20)

- Income tax 130.71

Balance in profit and loss account as at April 1, 2000, as restated 3760.91

The above information should be read with significant accounting policies appearing in Annexure IV, together with notes to the summarystatement of profits and losses and assets and liabilities, as restated, as appearing in Annexure VI C and in particular note no. C(ii), C(iii) andC(v) of Annexure VI.

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Summary Statement of Assets and Liabilities - Restated(Rs. in lakhs)

Six months Year ended March 31,ended

September30, 2005 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

A Fixed Assets :

Gross Block at cost ..................................... 40270.05 40007.44 39341.19 38174.25 37813.75 36622.92

Less : Depreciation ..................................... 24328.54 23494.55 22011.51 20052.89 18132.46 16061.93

Net block ...................................................... 15941.51 16512.89 17329.68 18121.36 19681.29 20560.99

Advance on capital account and capitalwork in progress, at cost ............................ 2453.68 978.29 406.59 965.67 326.34 360.71

Total Fixed Assets .................................... 18395.19 17491.18 17736.27 19087.03 20007.63 20921.70

B Investments ............................................... 3302.03 2702.03 2758.33 3709.33 2462.43 2308.51

C Current Assets, Loans and Advances

Inventories ................................................... 41417.57 27161.82 16411.91 14191.74 12481.90 14622.75

Sundry Debtors ........................................... 8979.01 7708.96 14816.17 18638.08 20774.99 15903.74

Cash and bank balances ............................ 3928.20 4400.91 2714.69 2399.08 1732.98 2751.69

Loans and Advances .................................. 15005.37 17213.55 19286.19 21685.60 19731.60 15041.52

Total Current Assets,Loans and Advances ................................ 69330.15 56485.24 53228.96 56914.50 54721.47 48319.70

D Total Assets (A+B+C) ............................... 91027.37 76678.45 73723.56 79710.86 77191.53 71549.91

E Liabilities and Provisions ........................

Secured Loans ............................................ 21767.75 19335.67 20390.76 12680.26 21008.32 23548.83

Unsecured Loans ........................................ 14704.56 12466.81 20310.32 34026.32 23320.99 18652.28

Deferred Tax Liabilities ............................... 2398.98 2840.22 3236.28 4256.49 4184.31 4442.99

Current Liabilities and Provisions .............. 33961.79 26761.15 17094.66 17979.04 13162.66 9449.28

Total Liabilities and Provisions .............. 72833.08 61403.85 61032.02 68942.11 61676.28 56093.38

F Net Worth (D-E) .......................................... 18194.29 15274.60 12691.54 10768.75 15515.25 15456.53

G Represented by ...........................................

1) Share Capital :

Equity Share Capital ................................... 4227.63 4227.63 4227.63 4227.63 4227.63 4227.63

Preference Share Capital ........................... 4000.00 4000.00 4000.00 4000.00 4000.00 4000.00

2) Reserves and surplus :

Capital Reserve ........................................... 13.23 13.23 13.23 13.23 13.23 13.23

Share premium account ............................. 6172.69 6172.69 6172.69 6172.69 6172.69 6172.69

General Reserve ......................................... 348.18 348.18 143.02 114.23 94.48 235.21

Profit and Loss Account .............................. 5368.01 2953.25 1874.15 1385.57 1625.05 1127.67

Less : Miscellaneous Expenditure(to the extent not written off or adjusted) ... (1935.45) (2440.38) (3739.18) (5144.60) (617.83) (319.90)

Net Worth ................................................... 18194.29 15274.60 12691.54 10768.75 15515.25 15456.53

The above statement should be read with significant accounting policies appearing in Annexure IV, together with notes to the summarystatement of profits and losses and assets and liabilities, as restated, as appearing in Annexure V and VI.

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B. Unsecured Loans (Rs. in Lakhs)

Particulars As at As at March 31,September

30,2005 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

Term Loans from Banks .......... - - - - - 729.70

Deposits from Companies ......

-Promoters .............................. - - - - 2580.00 -

-Promoters group ................... 5500.00 4265.00 2750.00 5965.00 4440.00 2000.00

-Associate Companies ........... 1815.00 1210.00 - - - -

-Others .................................... 1275.00 2450.00 2800.00 4385.00 700.00 2350.00

Fixed Deposits ......................... 1114.56 1041.81 3260.32 4688.62 4887.65 2153.17

Short Term Loans ....................

-From Banks ........................... 5000.00 3500.00 11500.00 18987.70 10713.34 9240.13

-From others ........................... - - - - - 2179.28

Total ......................................... 14704.56 12466.81 20310.32 34026.32 23320.99 18652.28

Details of Unsecured Loans as at September 30, 2005 are as below: (Rs. in Lakhs)

Particulars Amount Rate of Repayment termsoutstanding interest

per annum

Deposits from Companies

-Promoters group ................................................ 5500.00 6.50% to 7.00% 90 to 182 days

-Associate Companies* ....................................... 1815.00 6.00% 90 days and thereafter at call

-Others ................................................................. 1275.00 6.00% to 7.15% 90 to 182 days

Fixed Deposits .................................................... 1114.56 6.75% to 9.00% 3 years. However, option forearlier redemption is availabeas per the public deposit rulesapproved by the Board

Short Term Loans from Banks ......................... 5000.00 6.15% to 6.50% 90 to 180 days

* Out of the deposits outstanding from associate companies as at September 30, 2005, in respect of Rs. 1180 lakhs the term of 90 days hasexpired and therefore are repayable at call.

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C. Details of Investments (Rs. in Lakhs)

As at As at March 31,September 30,2005 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

No.of No.of Amount No.of Amount No.of No.of No.ofShares/ Shares/ Shares/ Shares/ Shares/ Shares/

Units Amount Units Units Units Amount Units Amount Units Amount

Long Term Investments(Unquoted and fully paid up) :(at cost less provision fordiminution in value)

In non-subsidiary companies

Titan Properties Limited(equity shares of Rs.10 each) ....................... 1,00,000 10.00 1,00,000 10.00 1,00,000 10.00 1,00,000 10.00 1,00,000 10.00 1,00,000 10.00

Titan Mechatronics Limited(equity shares of Rs.10 each) ....................... 5010 0.50 5010 0.50 5010 0.50 5010 0.50 5010 0.50 5010 0.50

Titan Holdings Limited(equity shares of Rs.10 each) ....................... 42,210 40.15 42,210 40.15 42,210 40.15 42,210 40.15 2,510 0.25 2,510 0.25

Questar Investments Limited(equity shares of Rs.10 each) ....................... 60,000 18.00 60,000 18.00 60,000 18.00 60,000 18.00 60,000 18.00 60,000 18.00

Tanishq (India) Limited(equity shares of Rs.10 each) ....................... 15,000 1.50 15,000 1.50 15,000 1.50 15,000 1.50 15,000 1.50 15,000 1.50

Samrat Holdings Limited(equity shares of Rs.10 each) (*) .................. 142,000 2269.76 142,000 2269.76 142,000 2269.76 - - - - - -

Titan TimeProducts Limited(equity shares of Rs.10 each) (**) ................. - - - - 5,00,000 50.00 5,00,000 50.00 5,00,000 50.00 5,00,000 50.00

Titan Holdings Limited(6% cumulative redeemablepreference shares of Rs.100 each) ............... 6,00,000 600.00 - - - - - - - - - -

----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- -----------------------2939.91 2339.91 2389.91 120.15 80.25 80.25

In subsidiary companies

Titan TimeProducts Limited(equity shares of Rs.10 each) (**) ................. 19,00,000 237.70 19,00,000 237.70 - - - - - - - -

Titan Brand Holdings NV(equity shares of Euro 5 each) ...................... 17,500 48.70 17,500 48.70 17,500 48.70 - - - - - -

Titan International Holdings BV(equity shares of Euro 500 each) (***) .......... 10,000 0.79 10,000 0.79 10,000 244.79 10,000 1244.79 10,000 2244.79 1,000 2050.78

----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- -----------------------287.19 287.19 293.49 1244.79 2244.79 2050.78

Others – quoted

6.75% tax free bonds of Rs.100 each ofthe Unit Trust of India ..................................... 74,932 74.93 74,932 74.93 74,932 74.93 - - - - - -

Unquoted

US 64 - Unit Trust of India ............................. - - - - - - 7,46,328 74.63 7,46,328 74.63 7,46,328 114.72

Trade investments – current

RDI Print & Publishing Limited(equity shares of Rs.10 each) (*) .................. - - - - - - 142,000 2269.76 20,000 62.76 20,000 62.76

----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- -----------------------Total Investments ......................................... 3302.03 2702.03 2758.33 3709.33 2462.43 2308.51

============ ============ ============ ============ ============ ============

Aggregate book value of investments

Unquoted ......................................................... 3227.10 2627.10 2683.40 3709.33 2462.43 2308.51

Quoted ............................................................. 74.93 74.93 74.93 - - ------------------------ ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- -----------------------

Total ................................................................ 3302.03 2702.03 2758.33 3709.33 2462.43 2308.51============ ============ ============ ============ ============ ============

Market value of quoted investments ............. 79.25 78.43 81.30 - - -

(*) formerly known as RDI Print & Publishing Limited Disclosed as current investments upto year ended March 31, 2003 and thereafter as long term investments.

(**) a subsidiary company from 16.11.2004

(***) each share at NLG 1,000 each upto the year ended 31.3.2001

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D. SUNDRY DEBTORS CONSIST OF :

(Rs. in Lakhs)

Particulars As at As at March 31,September 30,

2005 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

Debts outstandingover six months

- Considered good 479.85 467.53 1478.58 634.00 2093.05 1961.26

- Considered doubtful 459.33 388.33 379.20 165.20 134.57 94.57

Other debts

- Considered good 8499.16 7241.43 13337.59 18004.08 18681.94 13942.48

- Considered doubtful - - - - - -

Provision for doubtful debts 459.33 388.33 379.20 165.20 134.57 94.57

Total Sundry Debtors 8979.01 7708.96 14816.17 18638.08 20774.99 15903.74

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E. DETAILS OF OTHER INCOME – RESTATED (Rs. in Lakhs)

Six monthsended Year ended March 31,

September 30,2005 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

Other Income 108.04 272.63 208.68 1039.97 224.34 1163.24

Net profit / ( loss) before tax,as restated 3231.31 3355.43 1441.74 902.53 1926.90 2493.72

Percentage 3.34% 8.13% 14.47% 115.23% 11.64% 46.65%

Six months Related/ended Year ended March 31, Not Related

September Recurring / to Business 30, 2005 Non Recurring Activity

2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

Sources ofother income

Income from trade 0.60 38.51 29.14 903.26 52.59 10.26 Recurringinvestments – gross Not Related

Interest on staff loans, 55.42 145.29 112.06 95.96 121.35 182.28 Recurringvendor advances Relatedand bank deposits

Interest on Long term 2.53 5.06 2.53 - - - Recurringinvestments Not Related

Profit on sale of - - - - - 966.04 Non-Recurringinvestments Not Related

Miscellaneousincome 49.49 83.77 64.95 40.75 50.40 4.66 RecurringRelated

Total 108.04 272.63 208.68 1039.97 224.34 1163.24

Notes:

1. The classification of income as recurring/non recurring in nature and related/not related to business activity is based on the currentoperations and business activity of the Company as determined by the management.

2. The above amounts are as per the summary statement of profits and losses of the Company, as restated.

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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis and preparation of accounts:

The accounts are prepared under the historical cost convention and materially comply with the applicable accounting standards.The significant accounting policies followed by the Company are as stated below:

i. Revenue recognition: Revenue from sale of goods is recognised when the goods are dispatched from the stock pointsto customers.

Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis, taking into account the amount outstanding and the rate applicable.

Dividend income is recognised when the Company’s right to receive the payment is established.

ii. Fixed Assets: Capitalised at acquisition cost including directly attributable cost.

In line with Accounting standard 19 on ‘Leases’, fixed assets acquired through ‘finance lease’ transactions entered into onand after April 1, 2001, have been capitalised.

iii. Depreciation: Depreciation has been provided on the straight line method in accordance with the Companies Act, 1956,except for computers, which are depreciated @ 25% instead of 16.21% and leased assets are depreciated over theprimary lease period.

iv. Foreign currency transactions: Foreign exchange transactions are recorded at the exchange rates prevailing on thedate of the transaction.

Foreign currency liabilities incurred for the acquisition of imported fixed assets are translated at exchange rates prevailingon the last working day of the accounting year or forward cover rates, as applicable. The net variation arising out of thesaid translation is adjusted to the cost of fixed assets.

Other outstanding foreign currency monetary items (including those relating to integral foreign operations) are restated atyear end rates or forward cover rates, as applicable. The net loss or gain arising on restatement / settlement is adjustedto the profit and loss account.

In respect of forward exchange contracts, the premium or discount arising at the inception of such a forward exchangecontract is amortised as expense or income over the life of the contract. Exchange differences on such contracts arerecognised in the statement of Profit and Loss of the reporting period in which the exchange rates change except in caseof liabilities incurred for acquiring imported fixed assets.

v. Investments: Long term investments are valued at acquisition cost. Necessary provision is made for permanent diminutionin value, if any.

vi. Inventories: Consumable stores and loose tools are valued at cost. All other inventories are valued at lower of cost andnet realisable value. The cost of various categories of inventory is determined as follows :

a) Consumable stores, loose tools, raw materials and components are valued on a moving weighted average rate.

b) Work in progress and manufactured goods are valued on full absorption cost method based on the annual averagecost of production.

c) Traded goods are valued at annual average cost of purchases.

vii. Product warranty expenses: Product warranty costs are determined based on past experience and provided for in theyear of sale.

viii. Retirement benefits: Contribution to the provident fund and pension fund is made monthly at a pre-determined rate tothe Provident Fund Trust and Regional Provident Fund Commissioner respectively and debited to the profit and lossaccount on an accrual basis.

Contribution to the Superannuation fund is made annually at a pre-determined rate to the Superannuation Trust anddebited to the profit and loss account on an accrual basis.

Contribution to the Gratuity fund is made annually on the basis of actuarial valuation and debited to the profit and lossaccount on an accrual basis.

Leave encashment benefit is provided on an actuarial basis.

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ix. Deferred revenue expenditure:

a) Compensation to employees who have opted for retirement under Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) of the Company,paid and payable, is amortised over a period of 60 months.

b) Software and implementation costs including user’s license fees of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system andother application software costs, are amortised over a period of five years.

c) Consultancy charges for long-term operating and strategic initiatives are amortised over a period of three years.

d) Brand building costs are amortised over a period of two years.

x. Deferred Taxation: Deferred taxation is accounted for in respect of all timing differences on a liability method. Deferredtax asset is recognised to the extent where the management is reasonably certain that the realisation is more likely thannot.

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Annexure – V

Notes to the Summary Statement of Assets and Liabilities – Restated and Summary Statement of Profit and Losses –Restated for the six months period ended September 30, 2005 and for each of the year ended March 31, 2005, 2004,2003, 2002 and 2001.

1. Estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed on capital account and not provided for are as under :

(Rs. in lakhs)

As at September 30, 2005As at March 31,

2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

1299.87 914.43 257.34 199.50 136.12 271.38

2. Contingent liability (Rs. in lakhs)

Particulars As at As at March 31,September 30,

2005 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

a) Guarantees given by theCompany to banks 861.00 1777.00 3741.00 4310.00 2813.00 7224.00

b) Letter of comfortgiven to banks - - 500.00 1588.00 739.00 2292.00

c) Bills discounted by Trade - - 973.00 1107.00 4601.00 4192.00

d) Claims made against theCompany notacknowledged as debts *

- Sales Tax 842.11 108.90 113.08 38.89 29.60 3424.00

- Customs Duty 1253.27 936.33 332.62 316.94 318.02 318.02

- Excise Duty 1778.31 247.65 105.68 60.69 86.86 189.22

- Income tax Matters 112.08 - - 250.41 250.41 219.50

* The above amounts have been arrived at based on the notice of demand or the Assessment Orders, as the case maybe, and the Company is contesting these claims with the respective authorities. Outflows, if any, arising out of theseclaims would depend on the outcome of the decisions of the appellate authorities and the Company’s rights for futureappeals before the judiciary. No reimbursements are expected.

3. The redeemable cumulative preference shares of Rs.100 each aggregating Rs.4000 lakhs outstanding as at September30, 2005 are redeemable at par from the date of allotment as under:

Sl. Dividend Aggregate value Allotment Redeemable at Call/PutNo. Rate Rupees in lakhs Date the end of Option

1 8.00% 200 March 31, 2003 7 years 18 months

2 6.75% 300 January 29, 2004 7 years 18 months

3 6.75% 1500 March 31, 2004 7 years 12 months

4 7.25% 1000 July 6, 2004 3 years 12 months

5 7.00% 200 August 25, 2004 7 years 12 months

6 6.75% 100 September 30, 2004 7 years 12 months

7 6.75% 100 November 6, 2004 7 years 12 months

8 6.75% 200 November 6, 2004 7 years 18 months

9 6.50% 200 November 6, 2004 7 years 18 months

10 6.00% 200 January 1, 2005 7 years 12 months

The Preference shares may be redeemed, either at the option of the Company or by the Holder(s), at any time after theexpiry of 18 months / 12 months, as mentioned above. In case of withdrawal of certain tax benefits, they may be redeemedat the option of the Holder(s).

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4. Interest expense disclosed in the summary statement of profits and losses as restated, is net of interest income on loansgiven as under :

(Rs. in lakhs)

As at September 30, 2005As at March 31,

2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

308.93 640.81 744.94 936.49 600.80 409.08

5. Exceptional items disclosed in the summary statement of profits and losses as restated relate to European operations, thedetails of which are as under :

(Rs. in lakhs)

Particulars Six months Year ended March 31,ended

September 30,2005 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

Provision for- diminution in

value of investments - 244.00 1000.00 1000.00 - -- doubtful loans and advances 1773.00 3256.00 1500.00 - - -

1773.00 3500.00 2500.00 1000.00 - -

6. The details of Directors’ remuneration are as under :

(Rs. in lakhs)

Particulars Six months Year ended March 31,ended

September 30,2005 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

Directors’ remuneration 43.62 70.89 53.05 39.66 147.77 38.39Includes :- Provident and

other funds 2.59 4.21 3.56 3.24 6.43 3.56- Perquisites 12.23 21.09 16.49 12.42 22.90 4.83- Commission 19.20 30.00 19.80 12.00 43.20 18.00

a) Directors’ remuneration for the six months ended September 30, 2005 is provided on provisional basis which issubject to the approval of the Board of Directors while approving annual accounts.

b) Directors’ remuneration represents remuneration only to Managing Director/Vice Chairman & Managing Director foreach of the period/years, except for the year ended March 31, 2002, which includes remuneration to the DeputyManaging Director also.

c) Directors’ remuneration excludes provision for encashable leave and gratuity as separate actuarial valuation is notavailable. However, for the year ended March 31, 2002, it includes actual gratuity and other retirement benefits ofRs.37.67 lakhs and Rs.13.77 lakhs respectively, paid to Vice Chairman & Managing Director, who retired during thesaid year.

7. Fixed assets include vehicles acquired on finance lease, the details of which are as under : (Rs. in lakhs)

Particulars As at As at March 31,September 30, 2005 2005 2004 2003 2002

(i) Cost of vehicles 342.00 347.94 136.40 113.10 -

(ii) Vehicles acquired duringthe year/period 67.43 229.30 23.30 5.20 107.90

(iii) Net carrying amount 264.57 242.28 67.41 71.53 91.74

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(d) The total of minimum lease payments and their present value outstanding at the Balance Sheet date in respect offinance leases entered into on and after April 1, 2001 for each of the following periods are :

(Rs. in lakhs)

Particulars As at As at March 31,September 30,

2005 2005 2004 2003 2002

Total minimum lease payments outstanding

(i) Not later than one year 90.44 80.02 42.60 35.59 33.97

(ii) Later than one year and not later than five years 191.96 175.63 31.23 48.50 79.22

Present value of minimum lease payments outstanding

(i) Not later than one year 79.36 69.47 28.49 25.82 28.43

(ii) Later than one year and not later than five years 149.70 138.64 20.53 29.75 52.16

In respect of the above lease transactions there are no contingent rents payable. The lease rentals payable are fixed /variable as the case may be. The lease tenure is of 48 months. There are no escalation clauses. In certain cases thereare termination options / purchase options during the period of lease and there are renewal options at the end of the fixednon-cancellable period of the lease. In case of renewal, the lease shall be reviewed on a year to year basis with the sameterms and conditions except with revised amount of monthly fixed rentals.

8. (a) The total of future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases are as under:(Rs. in lakhs)

Particulars Six months Year ended March 31,ended

September 30,2005 2005 2004 2003 2002

i) For a period not later than one year 169.40 103.35 98.01 45.00 45.00

ii) For a period later than one year andnot later than five years 353.97 271.44 315.28 203.27 194.91

iiii) Ford For a period later than five years 17.35 47.11 106.63 166.14 219.51

Total 540.72 421.90 519.92 414.41 459.42

(b) The Company has taken the above operating leases for a non-cancellable period as under :

Six months period ended September 30, 2005, years ended March 31, 2005 and 2004-Three/Nine yearsYear ended March 31, 2002 and 2003 - Nine years

The leases are renewable by mutual consent.

(c) Lease rentals recognised in the statement of profit and loss account in respect of the above operating leases are asunder :

(Rs. in lakhs)

Six months ended Year ended March 31,September 30, 2005 2005 2004 2003 2002

73.69 99.43 45.12 45.00 9.38

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9. The details of deferred tax asset/(liability) are as under :

(Rs. in lakhs)

Particulars As at Year ended March 31,September 30,

2005 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

Deferred Tax (Liability)

Fixed Assets (3089.00) (3510.48) (3804.26) (4151.99) (4280.98) (4482.06)

Deferred revenue expenditure - - - (207.24) (220.57) (114.20)

Sub total (A) (3089.00) (3510.48) (3804.26) (4359.23) (4501.55) (4596.26)

Deferred Tax Asset

Provision for doubtful debts 155.00 142.10 136.04 60.71 48.04 33.76

Disallowances under section 43B 83.02 90.24 245.49 10.71 212.83 41.60

Provision for leave salary/gratuity 168.00 151.43 102.91 31.32 56.37 77.91

Deferred revenue expenditure 284.00 286.49 83.54 - - -

Sub total (B) 690.02 670.26 567.98 102.74 317.24 153.27

Net Deferred Tax Asset /(Liability) (A) – (B) (2398.98) (2840.22) (3236.28) (4256.49) (4184.31) (4442.99)

10. Deferred Revenue Expenditure (to the extent not written off or adjusted) comprises of the following :

(Rs. in lakhs)

Particulars As at Year ended March 31,September 30,

2005 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

Software and implementationcosts (ERP) - - - 106.64 213.27 319.90

Compensation to employeesunder VRS 1935.45 2440.38 3450.22 4460.04 - -

Consultancy charges for longterm operating and strategicinitiatives - - 288.96 577.92 - -

Brand Building Costs - - - - 404.56 -

Total 1935.45 2440.38 3739.18 5144.60 617.83 319.90

11. There are no amounts due and outstanding to be credited to Investor Education and Protection Fund for each of the yearended March 31, 2003, 2004 and 2005.

12. Current tax for the six months period ended September 30, 2005 has been provided applying the effective tax rate thatwould be applicable to the expected earnings for the financial year 2005-06.

13. The figures for the years ended March 31, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002 and 2001 are for 12 months and therefore are notdirectly comparable with the figures for the six month period ended September 30, 2005 which are for 6 months.

C. NOTES ON ADJUSTMENTS

(i) Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS)

Until the year ended March 31, 2004, the Company recognized the liability towards VRS on net present value basis.

In order to comply with the Accounting Standard 29 on Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets issued bythe Institute of Chartered Accountants of India which became mandatory from April 1, 2004, the Company has recognizedthe liability towards VRS on actual basis as compared to the net present value basis followed in earlier years, whichresulted in additional charge to the profit and loss account of the year ended March 31, 2005.

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The effect of change in method of recognizing VRS liability has been adjusted for the concerned prior years (i.e. yearended March 31, 2004 and March 31, 2003), so as to recompute the profits and losses of those years had the uniformaccounting policy been followed in each of these years.

(ii) Depreciation

During the year ended March 31, 2002, the Company revised the estimated useful life of the computers from 6 years to 5years. Further, useful life of the computers was revised from 5 years to 4 years during the year ended March 31, 2004.The effect of change in estimated useful life of computers has resulted in additional depreciation charge in the respectiveyears.

The effect of revision in estimated useful life of computers has been adjusted for the concerned prior years (i.e. yearended March 31, 2004, March 31, 2003, March 31, 2002 and March 31, 2001), so as to recompute the profits and lossesof those years considering the uniform estimated useful life of computers for each of these years. Further, reserves as atApril 1, 2000 have been appropriately adjusted to reflect the impact of changes of prior years.

(iii) Gratuity

Until the year ended March 31, 2002, the Company accounted for gratuity as per the provisions of “Payment of GratuityAct, 1972”.

During the year ended March 31, 2003, the gratuity liability was computed in accordance with the gratuity scheme introducedby the Company as against the provisions of “Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972”, which resulted in an additional charge toprofit and loss account for the year ended on that date.

For the purpose of this statement, the said additional charge has been adjusted in the respective years and reserves asat April 1, 2000 have also been appropriately adjusted to reflect the impact of changes of prior years. As the actuarialvaluation was not obtained, the adjustment is done on an estimated basis.

(iv) Deferred tax

In order to comply with the Accounting Standard 22 on Accounting for Taxes on Income issued by the Institute of CharteredAccountants of India which became mandatory from April 1, 2001, the Company for the first time in the year ended March31, 2002 has accounted for deferred tax in respect of timing differences.

Consequent to the change in accounting policy and to have a uniform accounting policy from the year ended March 31,2001, deferred tax asset/liability have been computed for the year ended on that date. The deferred tax asset / liabilityrelating to the period prior to April 1, 2000 have been appropriately adjusted to the balance of general reserve and profitand loss account as at April 1, 2000. Further, consequent to the adjustments made in respect of items referred to in thisAnnexure, the impact on deferred tax has been adjusted in the respective years.

(v) Income tax of earlier years

In the financial statements for six months period ended September 30, 2005 and for the year ended March 31, 2005,March 31, 2004, March 31, 2003, the Company had recognized income tax charge of earlier years. For the purpose ofthis statement, income tax charge has been identified and adjusted in arriving at the profits and losses of the years towhich they relate. Further, reserves as at April 1, 2000 have been appropriately adjusted to reflect the impact of incometax charges pertaining to prior years.

D. NOTE ON NON-ADJUSTMENT

Financial leases

Until the year ended March 31, 2001, lease rentals pertaining to finance leases were charged to the profit and loss account.

As the Accounting Standard 19 on Leases issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India became mandatory fromaccounting period commencing on or after April 1, 2001, the fixed assets acquired through finance lease transactions enteredinto on or after that date have been capitalised and no adjustment is made in the “Summary Statement of Profits and Losses– Restated” for and upto the year ended March 31, 2001 in respect of assets acquired through finance leases prior to April 1,2001.

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Annexure - VI

A. Notes to the summary statement of profits and losses – Restated(Rs. in lakhs)

Six months Year ended March 31,ended

September 30,2005 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

Adjustments - (income)/expense in statement ofprofit and loss on account of:

i) Change in accounting policies/estimates

-VRS cost - (119.09) 49.34 69.75 - -

-Depreciation - - (88.25) 5.51 (111.08) 63.08

-Gratuity - - - (86.98) 17.39 17.39

Total - (119.09) (38.91) (11.72) (93.69) 80.47

ii) Tax adjustments

-Current tax - 100.93 196.94 (193.97) 186.05 384.38

-Deferred tax 91.76 186.00 (375.66) 371.25 (153.14) (533.07)

-Income tax of earlier years (100.93) (240.51) (33.33) (168.85) - -

Total (9.17) 46.42 (212.05) 8.43 32.91 (148.69)

B. Notes to the summary statement of assets and liabilities - Restated

(Rs. in lakhs)

As at As at March 31,September 30,

2005 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

Adjustments - increase/ (decrease)

in statement of assets and liabilities:

i) Reserves and surplus

- General reserve - - - - - (1857.00)

- Profit and loss account - (9.17) (81.84) (332.80) (336.09) (3103.07)

ii) Miscellaneous expenses - - 408.53 528.10 - -

iii) Depreciation - - - 88.25 82.74 193.82

iv) Loans and advances

- Tax payments, net of provision - - - (76.90) - -

v) Deferred tax liability - (91.76) (277.76) 97.90 (273.35) (120.21)

vi) Current liabilities

- Provision for taxation, net of payments - 100.93 240.51 - 439.72 253.67

- Other current liabilities - - 527.62 597.85 86.98 69.59

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STATEMENT OF CASHFLOWS - RESTATED(Rs. in lakhs)

Six months Year ended March 31,ended

September 30,2005 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

A. Cash flow fromoperating activities

Net profit before tax 3231.31 3236.34 1402.83 977.79 1815.82 2556.80

Add/(deduct) impact of changein accounting policies/estimates - 119.09 38.91 11.72 93.69 (80.47)

As per restated accounts 3231.31 3355.43 1441.74 989.51 1909.51 2476.33

Adjustments for :

-Depreciation 962.35 1961.26 2059.13 2119.29 2216.91 2155.88

-Unrealised Exchange difference 198.24 (270.87) 628.41 (87.23) (505.20) (127.29)

-Financial lease payments - 29.99 57.94 60.88 61.35 28.94

-Interest expense 1177.56 3091.74 3762.18 4134.67 4626.64 4784.02

-Loss/(profit) on sale of fixedassets sold (net) 64.35 461.40 25.50 52.18 72.47 37.99

-Loss/(profit) on sale ofinvestments (net) - - - - - (966.04)

-Provision for diminution invalue of investments (net) - 244.00 999.70 1000.00 40.09 -

-Provision for doubtful debts 71.00 9.13 214.00 30.63 40.00 94.57

-Provision for doubtful advances 1773.00 3256.00 1500.00 - - -

-Bad debts written off - 39.62 - - - -

-Interest income (57.95) (150.35) (114.59) (95.96) (121.35) (182.28)

-Dividend income (0.60) (38.51) (29.14) (903.26) (52.59) (10.26)

-Deferred Revenue expenditurewritten off 504.93 1298.80 1405.42 1387.75 511.20 106.64

Operating profit before workingcapital changes 7924.19 13287.64 11950.29 8688.46 8799.03 8398.50

Adjustments for :

-(Increase)/Decrease insundry debtors (1471.03) 7370.12 3535.03 1976.73 (4881.13) (3894.47)

-(Increase)/Decreasein Inventories (14255.75) (10749.91) (2220.17) (1709.84) 2140.85 3721.51

-(Increase)/Decrease in loansand advances 839.43 (1190.21) (48.48) (1394.78) (3996.50) (3643.14)

-Increase/(Decrease) in currentliabilities and provisions 8099.17 8836.45 (699.29) (501.35) 3353.75 1271.11

Cash generated from operations 1136.01 17554.09 12517.38 7059.22 5416.00 5853.51

-Direct taxes paid (1395.13) (1091.86) (902.61) (845.27) (621.90) (455.81)

Net cash from/(used in) operatingactivities (259.12) 16462.23 11614.77 6213.95 4794.10 5397.70

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B. Cash flow from investing activities

(Rs. in lakhs)

Six months Year ended March 31,ended

September 30,2005 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

Additions to fixed assets(including capital work in progressand advances on capital account) (2070.27) (2445.12) (809.77) (1335.28) (1453.04) (961.83)

Proceeds from sale of fixed assets 139.56 267.55 75.90 84.41 77.74 95.96

Purchase of investments (600.00) (187.70) (48.70) (2246.90) (194.01) -

Sale of investments - - - - - 1170.00

Interest received 96.70 843.15 979.15 820.83 526.78 773.75

Dividend received 0.60 38.51 29.14 903.26 52.59 10.26

Net cash from/(used in)investing activities (2433.41) (1483.61) 225.72 (1773.68) (989.94) 1088.14

C. Cash flow fromfinancing activities

Proceeds from issue of preferenceshare capital - 2000.00 3670.00 1050.00 3730.00 2350.00

Redemption of preferenceshare capital - (2000.00) (3670.00) (1050.00) (3730.00) (2350.00)

Proceeds from new borrowings 20271.49 36524.84 47187.45 57528.57 53210.71 53458.00

Repayment of borrowings (15577.96) (45250.63) (53192.98) (55032.78) (51083.19) (52212.47)

Financial lease payments - (29.99) (57.94) (60.88) (61.35) (28.94)

Interest paid (1445.49) (3788.76) (4604.93) (5082.18) (5499.50) (5281.36)

Dividend paid (847.89) (714.69) (759.80) (1093.84) (1350.54) (1479.16)

Tax on dividends paid (118.58) (126.30) (62.40) - - -

Net cash from/(used in)financing activities 2281.57 (13385.53) (11490.60) (3741.11) (4783.87) (5543.93)

Net cash flows during thefinancial year (A+B+C) (410.96) 1593.09 349.89 699.16 (979.71) 941.91

Cash and cash equivalents(opening balance) 4400.91 2714.69 2399.08 1732.98 2751.69 1752.44

Add / (Less): Unrealisedexchange (gain)/loss (46.04) 47.09 12.81 (20.25) (59.25) (1.91)

4354.87 2761.78 2411.89 1712.73 2692.44 1750.53

Cash and cash equivalents(closing balance) 3928.20 4400.91 2714.69 2399.08 1732.98 2751.69

Add / (Less): Unrealisedexchange (gain)/loss 15.71 (46.04) 47.09 12.81 (20.25) (59.25)

3943.91 4354.87 2761.78 2411.89 1712.73 2692.44

Increase/ (decrease) in Cash andCash equivalents (410.96) 1593.09 349.89 699.16 (979.71) 941.91

The above statement should be read with significant accounting policies appearing in Annexure IV, together with notes to thesummary statement of profits and losses and assets and liabilities, as restated, as appearing in Annexure V and VI.

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Segmental Reporting - Restated

For the six month period ended 30 September 2005

a) Primary Business Segments(Rs. in lakhs)

Time Products Jewellery Corporate TotalDivision Division (Unallocated)

Revenue

Net sales/income from segments(There is no inter-segment revenue) 30040 33466 - 63506

Result

Profit from segments before interest, otherincome and taxes and before exceptional items 4721 1845 (492) 6074

Add : Other income 38 61 9 108

Profit from segments before interest and taxesand before exceptional items 4759 1906 (483) 6182

Exceptional items 1773 - - 1773

Profit from segments before interest and taxes 2986 1906 (483) 4409

Less: Interest (net) 1178

Profit before taxes 3231

Taxes 659

Profit after taxes 2572

Other information

Segment Assets 51782 37729 3452 92963

Segment Liabilities 14395 19409 158 33962

Capital expenditure during the period(including capital work-in-progress) 115 73 - 188

Depreciation / Amortisation 1136 274 57 1467

b) Secondary Geographical Segments

(Rs. in lakhs)

India Others Total

Revenue 59541 3965 63506

Segment Assets 79415 13548 92963

Capital expenditure during the period(including capital work-in-progress) 188 - 188

Details of secondary geographical segments for individual markets outside India are not disclosed as the same do not accountfor more than 10% of the total segment revenues or results or assets.

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Annexure VIII (Contd.)

Segmental Reporting - Restated

For the year ended 31 March 2005

a) Primary Business Segments(Rs. in lakhs)

Time Products Jewellery Corporate TotalDivision Division (Unallocated)

Revenue

Net sales/income from segments(There is no inter-segment revenue) 54595 53400 - 107995

Result

Profit from segments before interest, otherincome and taxes and before exceptional items 7945 2493 (764) 9674

Add : Other income 110 84 79 273

Profit from segments before interest and taxesand before exceptional items 8055 2577 (685) 9947

Exceptional items 3500 - - 3500

Profit from segments before interest and taxes 4555 2577 (685) 6447

Less: Interest (net) 3092

Profit before taxes 3355

Taxes 788

Profit after taxes 2567

Other information

Segment Assets 51464 22974 4681 79119

Segment Liabilities 13476 13124 161 26761

Capital expenditure during the year(including capital work-in-progress) 1061 177 - 1238

Depreciation / Amortisation 2574 641 44 3259

b) Secondary Geographical Segments

(Rs. in lakhs)

India Europe Others Total

Revenue 99058 789 8148 107995

Segment Assets 63339 5747 10033 79119

Capital expenditure during the year(including capital work-in-progress) 1238 - - 1238

Details of secondary geographical segments for individual markets outside India and Europe are not disclosed as the same donot account for more than 10% of the total segment revenues or results or assets.

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Segmental Reporting - Restated

For the year ended 31 March 2004

a) Primary Business Segments(Rs. in lakhs)

Time Products Jewellery Corporate TotalDivision Division (Unallocated)

Revenue

Net sales/income from segments(There is no inter-segment revenue) 46962 42527 - 8948

Result

Profit from segments before interest, otherincome and taxes and before exceptional items 5463 2017 15 7495

Add : Other income 125 41 43 209

Profit from segments before interest andtaxes and before exceptional items 5588 2058 58 7704

Exceptional Items 2500 - - 2500

Profit from segments before interest and taxes 3088 2058 58 5204

Less: Interest (net) 3762

Profit before taxes 1442

Taxes 73

Profit after taxes 1369

Other information

Segment Assets 57112 15995 4356 77463

Segment Liabilities 12221 4805 69 17095

Capital expenditure during the year(including capital work-in-progress) 551 57 - 608

Depreciation / Amortisation 2956 509 - 3465

b) Secondary Geographical Segments

(Rs. in lakhs)

India Europe Others Total

Revenue 81390 1018 7081 89489

Segment Assets 57014 7802 12647 77463

Capital expenditure during the year(including capital work-in-progress) 608 - - 608

Details of secondary geographical segments for individual markets outside India and Europe are not disclosed as the samedo not account for more than 10% of the total segment revenues or results or assets.

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Annexure VIII (Contd.)

Segmental Reporting - Restated

For the year ended 31 March 2003

a) Primary Business Segments

(Rs. in lakhs)

Time Products Jewellery Corporate TotalDivision Division (Unallocated)

Revenue

Net sales/income from segments(There is no inter-segment revenue) 39091 34503 - 73594

Result

Profit from segments before interest, otherincome and taxes and before exceptional items 3694 1365 26 5085

Add : Other income 102 10 927 1039

Profit from segments before interest and taxesand before exceptional items 3796 1375 953 6124

Exceptional Items 1000 - - 1000

Profit from segments before interest and taxes 2796 1375 953 5124

Less: Interest (net) 4135

Profit before taxes 989

Taxes 365

Profit after taxes 624

Other information

Segment Assets 60400 19032 5423 84855

Segment Liabilities 11362 6617 - 17979

Capital expenditure during the year(including capital work-in-progress) 980 20 - 1000

Depreciation / Amortisation 3111 398 - 3509

b) Secondary Geographical Segments(Rs. in lakhs)

India Europe Others Total

Revenue 68429 572 4593 73594

Segment Assets 64729 11358 8768 84855

Capital expenditure during the year(including capital work-in-progress) 1000 - - 1000

Details of secondary geographical segments for individual markets outside India and Europe are not disclosed as the samedo not account for more than 10% of the total segment revenues or results or assets.

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Segmental Reporting - Restated

For the year ended 31 March 2002

a) Primary Business Segments(Rs. in lakhs)

Time Products Jewellery Corporate TotalDivision Division (Unallocated)

Revenue

Net sales/income from segments(There is no inter-segment revenue) 39685 26766 - 66451

Result

Profit from segments before interest,other income and taxes 5076 1282 (45) 6313

Add : Other income 162 6 56 224

Profit from segments before interest and taxes 5238 1288 11 6537

Less: Interest (net) 4627

Profit before taxes 1910

Taxes 540

Profit after taxes 1370

Other information

Segment Assets 55709 17522 4579 77810

Segment Liabilities 8778 3954 431 13163

Capital expenditure during the year(including capital work-in-progress) 1128 28 - 1156

Depreciation / Amortisation 2524 204 - 2728

b) Secondary Geographical Segments(Rs. in lakhs)

India Others Total

Revenue 60848 5603 66451

Segment Assets 59485 18325 77810

Capital expenditure during the year(including capital work-in-progress) 1156 - 1156

Details of secondary geographical segments for individual markets outside India are not disclosed as the same do not accountfor more than 10% of the total segment revenues or results or assets.

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Annexure - IX

Related Party Transactions

Related Party disclosures have been set out below.

Names of the related parties and description of relationship :

a) Promoters : Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Limited

Tata Sons Limited

b) Subsidiaries : Titan International Holdings B.V.

Titan Brand Holdings N.V.

Titan Watch Company Limited, Hong Kong (from 31.03.2004)

Titan Watches & Jewellery International (Asia Pacific) Pte Limited (upto 29.03.2004)

Titan Time Products Limited (from 16.11.2004)

c) Associates : Questar Investments Limited

Tanishq (India) Limited

Titan Holdings Limited

Titan Properties Limited

Titan Mechatronics Limited

Titan International Marketing Limited

Titan International (Middle East) FZE

Titan International Investments B.V.

Rockbourne Holding B.V.(from 31.03.2004)

Reader’s Digest Association Limited (upto 30.03.2004)

Samrat Holdings Limited (formerly RDI Print & Publishing Limited)

Titan Watch Company Limited, Hong Kong (upto 30.03.2004)

Titan Time Products Limited (from 31.05.2003 to 15.11.2004)

Titan Watches & Jewellery International (Asia Pacific) Pte Limited (from 30.03.2004)

d) Joint Venture Company : Titan Time Products Limited (upto 30.05.2003)

e) Key Management Personnel : Mr. Bhaskar Bhat, Managing Director (Deputy Managing Director upto 31.03.2002)

Mr. Xerxes Desai

Vice Chairman & Managing Director (upto 31.03.2002)

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Related Party Transactions

(Rs. in lakhs)

Sl. Nature of Transaction Six months ended Year ended March 31,No. September

30, 2005 2005 2004 2003 2002

1 Purchase of Componentsand raw materials

a) Subsidiaries 1086.19 761.64 - - -

b) Associates - 3098.39 4170.36 3696.73 1241.12

c) Joint Venture Company - - 144.36 1198.06 1225.12

2 Sale of components and finished goods

a) Subsidiaries 20.24 65.57 1334.22 1781.53 1914.37

b) Associates 3115.27 11186.91 14364.80 23524.77 20576.36

c) Promoters 0.08 39.42 97.36 - -

d) Joint Venture Company - - 4.31 18.48 19.26

3 Sale of Assets

a) Subsidiaries - 0.26 - - -

b) Associates - 0.16 2.09 - -

c) Joint Venture Company - - - 0.44 -

4 Reimbursement of expenses

a) Subsidiaries 50.84 395.18 283.73 98.93 -

b) Associates - 91.33 381.14 1281.97 743.94

c) Promoters 25.15 21.80 27.49 9.82 18.98

5 Interest income

a) Subsidiaries 308.93 640.81 632.63 691.22 358.12

b) Associates - - 112.31 245.28 242.66

6 Interest Expense

a) Associates 15.39 46.14 19.19 5.51 28.96

b) Promoters - - - 91.85 60.17

7 Rent paid

a) Promoters 15.36 30.72 33.28 31.74 37.60

8 Dividend received

a) Subsidiaries - 8.82 - - -

b) Associates 0.60 29.69 29.14 898.76 40.63

c) Joint Venture Company - - - 4.50 4.50

9 Dividend paid

a) Associates 2.24 149.51 180.64 293.66 38.64

b) Promoters 302.62 151.31 149.23 223.85 388.01

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(Rs. in lakhs)

Sl. Nature of Transaction Six months ended Year ended March 31,No. September

30, 2005 2005 2004 2003 2002

10 Sitting fees paid

a) Promoters 0.60 1.60 1.15 0.85 0.62

11 Investments made

a) Subsidiaries - 187.70 48.70 - 194.01

b) Associates 600.00 - - 2246.90 -

12 Guarantees and letter of comfortgiven to banks

a) Subsidiaries - - - - 813.00

b) Associates - - 1500.00 3200.00 3739.00

13 Intercorporate deposits taken

a) Associates 1835.00 2090.00 1590.00 300.00 1545.00

b) Promoters - - - 3060.00 4280.00

14 Intercorporate deposits repaid

a) Associates 1230.00 880.00 1590.00 300.00 1545.00

b) Promoters - - - 5640.00 1700.00

15 Preference shares allotted

a) Associates - 200.00 3670.00 850.00 3110.00

16 Preference shares redeemed

a) Associates - 1150.00 2750.00 1000.00 2230.00

17 Brand Equity Subscription

a) Promoters 117.66 160.00 70.15 5.00 100.31

18 Recovery of expenses

a) Subsidiaries 7.32 5.16 - - -

b) Associates - 22.80 529.34 697.21 483.37

c) Joint Venture Company - - - 6.08 3.65

19 Rendering of services

a) Subsidiaries 10.89 8.30 - - -

b) Associates - 9.48 64.67 85.46 70.49

c) Joint Venture Company - - 0.75 19.49 10.63

20 Loans (net) (-) repaid / disbursed

a) Subsidiaries - (-) 80.18 (-) 562.76 (-) 203.10 4649.21

b) Associates - - (-) 967.04 (-) 2063.90 2053.82

21 Managerial Remuneration

a) Key Management Personnel 43.62 70.89 53.05 39.66 147.77

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(Rs. in lakhs)

Sl. Nature of Transaction Six months ended Year ended March 31,No. September

30, 2005 2005 2004 2003 2002

22 Advertising / Trademark advances(net) (-) repaid / (reimbursed)

a) Subsidiaries 613.75 (-) 171.95 1861.26 863.60 -

b) Associates (-)436.36 818.61 (-) 687.31 3054.53 1414.24

23 Construction of Infrastructure

a) Associates - - - 499.84 -

24 Income from services

a) Associates - - - 27.52 143.02

25 Consultancy services

a) Promoters - - - 17.15 -

26 Purchase of assets

a) Associates - - - 13.83 -

27 Construction of Buildings

a) Associates - - - - 695.22

28 Bill discounting

a) Associates - - - - 1999.37

Balance as on balance sheet date

(Rs. in lakhs)

Sl. As at As at March 31,No. September 30, 2005 2005 2004 2003 2002

1 Debit balance

a) Promoters - 1.52 1.42 - -

b) Subsidiaries 13391.09 12531.35 13091.81 13068.14 11769.01

c) Associates 6187.60 9393.46 11799.48 15631.37 17284.01

d) Joint Venture Company - - - 21.96 86.32

e) Key Management Personnel - - - - -

Total 19578.69 21926.33 24892.71 28721.47 29139.34

2 Guarantees and letter of comfort given to banks

a) Promoters - - - - -

b) Subsidiaries - - - - 813.00

c) Associates 375.00 750.00 2680.00 3787.83 5738.37

d) Joint Venture Company - - - - -

e) Key Management Personnel - - - - -

Total 375.00 750.00 2680.00 3787.83 6551.37

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(Rs. in lakhs)

Sl. As at As at March 31,No. September 30, 2005 2005 2004 2003 2002

3 Credit balance

a) Promoters 104.59 160.03 75.86 9.21 2781.25

b) Subsidiaries - - 0.13 38.91 -

c) Associates 2581.07 2442.86 25.58 2.51 -

d) Joint Venture Company - - - 1.76 -

e) Key Management Personnel 19.20 30.00 19.80 12.00 89.33

Total 2704.86 2632.89 121.37 64.39 2870.58

The above includes the following material related party transactions :

(Rs. in lakhs)

Sl. Nature of Transaction Six months ended Year ended March 31,No. September

30, 2005 2005 2004

1 Purchase of Components and raw materials

a) Subsidiary {Titan Time Products Limited} 1086.19 761.64 -

b) Associate {Tanishq (India) Limited} - 1818.15 2634.97

c) Associate {Titan Time Products Limited} - 1280.24 1535.39

2 Sale of components and finished goods

a) Associate {Titan International (Middle East) FZE} 1958.18 5931.90 5634.97

b) Associate {Tanishq (India) Limited } - 3431.06 8525.02

c) Associate {Titan Watches & JewelleryInternational (Asia Pacific) Pte. Limited} 1152.22 1731.95 1334.22

3 Interest income

a) Subsidiary {Titan International Holdings B.V.} 195.18 525.10 403.46

b) Subsidiary {Titan Brand Holdings N.V.} 113.75 115.71 227.91

4 Dividend paid

a) Promoters {Tamil Nadu IndustrialDevelopment Corporation Limited} 235.69 117.85 117.85

b) Associate {Samrat Holdings Limited} 1.50 148.27 119.06

5 Investments made

a) Subsidiary {Titan Timeproducts Limited} - 187.70 -

b) Associate {Titan Holdings Limited} 600.00 - -

6 Intercorporate deposits taken

a) Associate {Samrat Holdings Limited} 1835.00 2060.00 1590.00

7 Intercorporate deposits repaid

a) Associate {Samrat Holdings Limited} 1230.00 850.00 1590.00

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(Rs. in lakhs)

Sl. Nature of Transaction Six months ended Year ended March 31,No. September

30, 2005 2005 2004

8 Preference shares allotted

a) Associate {Samrat Holdings Limited} - 200.00 2900.00

b) Associate {Titan Holdings Limited} - - 600.00

9 Preference shares redeemed

a) Associate {Samrat Holdings Limited} - 1100.00 945.00

b) Associate {Titan Holdings Limited} - - 1440.00

10 Brand Equity Subscription

a) Promoters {Tata Sons Limited} 117.66 160.00 70.15

11 Advertising / Trademark advances(net) (-) repaid / reimbursed

a) Subsidiary {Titan Brand Holdings N.V.} (-)459.85 (-)1155.69 1861.26

b) Subsidiary {Titan International Holdings B.V.} 1073.60 983.74 -

c) Associate {Titan International Investments B.V.} (-)637.39 649.63 (-)1003.15

d) Associate {Titan International Marketing Limited} 201.03 168.98 315.84

12 Advertising / Trademark advances(net) (-) repaid / reimbursed

a) Associate {Titan Holdings Limited} - - (-)738.00

The above material transactions disclosure are required to be made as per the Accounting Standard Interpretation – 13(ASI -13) issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Since ASI-13 was not effective prior to April 1, 2003the disclosures as prescribed under the said ASI-13 have been made prospectively from year ended March 31, 2004.

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Annexure - X

SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING RATIOS

Six monthsended Year ended March 31,

September30, 2005 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

Basic and diluted earnings per share (Rs) 5.71 5.32 2.35 0.61 2.34 4.57

Net Asset Value per share (Rs) 43.04 36.13 30.02 25.47 36.70 36.56

Return on Networth (%) 14.14% 16.81% 10.79% 5.80% 8.83% 15.63%

Weighted average number of equityshares outstanding duringthe period/ year (Nos. in lakhs) 422.76 422.76 422.76 422.76 422.76 422.76

Number of Equity shares outstandingat the end of the period / year(Nos. in lakhs) 422.76 422.76 422.76 422.76 422.76 422.76

Notes to Accounting Ratios

1. The ratios have been computed as per the following formulae:

Basic and diluted earnings per share (Rs) = Net profit after tax - restated, attributable to equity shareholders

Weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during theperiod/year

Net asset value per share (Rs) = Net worth - restated, at the end of the period/year

Total number of equity shares outstanding at theend of the period/year

Return on Net Worth ( %) = Net profit after tax - restated

Net worth-restated, at the end of the period/year

2. Net profit - restated as appearing in the “Summary Statement of Profits and Losses-Restated” of the Company has beenconsidered for the purpose of computing the above ratios.

3. Earnings per share calculations are done in accordance with Accounting Standard 20 on Earnings Per Share issued bythe Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

4. Earning per share and return on net worth, for the six months - period ended September 30, 2005 are not comparable withthat of other financial years presented above as they are not annualised.

5. Net worth means Equity Share Capital + Preference Share Capital + Reserves and Surplus- Miscellaneous expenditure(to the extent not written off or adjusted) as appearing in “Summary Statement of Assets and Liabilities - Restated”.

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Annexure - XII

Tax Shelter Statement

(Rs. in lakhs)

Six month As at Year ended March 31,September

30, 2005 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001A. Tax at National rates

1 Profit before tax – restated

- Chargeable at normal rate 3231.31 3326.32 1414.55 984.72 1889.38 1568.53

- Chargeable at special rateLong Term Capital gain 0.00 29.11 27.19 4.79 20.13 907.80

Total Profit before Tax – Restated 3231.31 3355.43 1441.74 989.51 1909.51 2476.33

2 Tax rate (including surcharge& education cess)

- Normal rate 33.66% 36.59% 35.88% 36.75% 35.70% 39.55%

- Special rate– on Long Term Capital Gain 22.44% 20.91% 20.50% 21.00% 20.40% 22.60%

3 Tax at Notional rates

- Chargeable at normal rate 1087.66 1217.18 507.47 361.88 674.50 620.35

- Chargeable at special rate 0.00 6.09 5.57 1.01 4.11 205.16

Total Tax at Notional Rates 1087.66 1223.27 513.04 362.89 678.61 825.52

B Adjustments

1 Permanent Differences

a) Dividend exempt from tax (3.12) (43.57) (31.67) 0.00 (52.59) (10.26)

b) Capital gains – differencein books & tax 0.00 80.85 27.19 4.79 20.49 (58.09)

c) Differential treatment for rent receipts (0.69) (3.53) (3.83) (3.77) (1.91) 0.00

d) Provision for diminution invalue of Investments 0.00 3256.00 1000.00 1000.00 0.00 0.00

e) Provision for doubtful advances 1773.00 244.00 1500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

f) Deduction u/s 80HHC/80IA/80IB/80IC/80G/115JA (3391.00) (4995.14) (3408.70) (1359.62) (335.85) (653.10)

g) Others 541.12 181.10 12.49 34.79 3.67 19.56

Total Permanent differences (1080.69) (1280.29) (904.52) (323.81) (366.19) (701.89)

2 Timing Differences

a) Difference in books andtax depreciation 511.38 924.28 653.41 683.23 539.35 95.72

b) Expenses under section43B allowed / disallowed 84.00 (310.72) 856.78 (634.07) 419.29 (181.57)

c) Provision for doubtful debts 71.00 9.13 214.00 30.63 40.00 94.57

d) VRS payment – Difference inbooks and section 35DDA 61.79 261.13 401.17 120.63 0.00 0.00

e) Deferred Revenue Expenditure 0.00 288.96 395.60 (66.72) (297.91) 106.64

Total Timing Differences 728.17 1172.78 2520.96 133.70 700.73 115.36Net Adjustments (352.52) (107.51) 1616.44 (190.11) 334.54 (586.53)

C Tax savings on net adjustments (118.66) (39.34) 579.90 (69.87) 119.43 (231.97)

D Total Income Tax Provided (A + C) 969.00 1183.93 1092.94 293.03 798.04 593.54E Deferred Income Tax (441.24) (396.06) (1020.21) 72.18 (258.67) (533.07)

F Fringe Benefit Tax 131.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

G Total Tax (D + E + F) 658.76 787.87 72.73 365.21 539.37 60.47

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CAPITALISATION STATEMENT

(Rs. in lakhs)

Pre-issue Adjusted foras at 30.9.2005 Rights issue

Borrowing

Short -Term Debt 28833.67 28833.67

Long -Term Debt 7638.64 12923.17

Total Debts 36472.31 41756.84

Shareholders’ funds

Equity Share Capital 8227.63 8439.01

Reserves and Surplus 11902.11 19089.08

Less: Miscellaneous Expenditure (1935.45) (1935.45)(to the extent not written off or adjusted)

Total Shareholders’ funds 18194.29 25592.64

Long Term Debt / Equity Ratio 0.42 0.50

Note: The above capitalisation statement is prepared on the assumption that proposed rights issue of Partly ConvertibleDebentures consisting of Part A 21,13,813 shares at the rate of Rs. 350 per share to be allotted on conversion and Part B NonConvertible Debentures at the rate of Rs. 250 per debenture will be subscribed fully.

TITAN INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS B. V. (Subsidiary Company)

Annexure – XIV

A. Summary Statement of Profits and Losses(‘000 Euro)

Six months Year ended March 31,ended

September30, 2005 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

INCOME

Royalty Income 308 587 600 734 816 553

Profit on Sale of Investments - 510 1671 - - -

Total Income 308 1097 2271 734 816 553

EXPENDITURE

General and administration expenses 72 79 81 34 27 82

Interest 268 310 225 568 395 69

Amortization 298 597 598 599 607 308

Exchange fluctuation (312) 64 (86) 58 (209) 50

Total Expenditure 326 1050 818 1259 820 509

Profit / (Loss) before Tax (18) 47 1453 (525) (4) 44

Provision for income taxes (5) (57) 171 66 40 39

Net Profit/(Loss) after Tax (13) 104 1282 (591) (44) 5

Balance brought forward 803 699 (583) 8 52 47

Balance carried forward 790 803 699 (583) 8 52

The above statement should be read with significant accounting policies as appearing in Annexure XIV C together with notesto summary statement of profits and losses and assets and liabilities as appearing in Annexure XIV D.

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B. Summary Statement of Assets and Liabilities

(‘000 Euros)

As at As at March 31,September

30, 2005 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

A Fixed Assets

Intangible Assets 2163 2462 3059 3656 4256 4851

B Investments 6793 5793 5793 4960 5560 5114

C Current Assets,Loans and Advances

Receivables from subsidiariesand affiliated companies 18365 16575 11826 12072 12899 11704

Cash at banks 16 29 45 36 41 106

Other receivables and prepaid expenses 11 24 15 25 15 15

Total Current Assets,Loans and Advances 18392 16628 11886 12133 12955 11825

D Total Assets (A+B+C) 27348 24883 20738 20749 22771 21790

E Liabilities and Provisions

Long term liabilities 20393 18260 13249 13357 13985 8446

Short term bank loans - - - - 1667 7099

Due to group and affiliated companies 11 52 1002 1965 1365 707

Interest payable 1103 724 754 923 656 718

Other current liabilities 51 44 34 87 90 230

Total Liabilities and Provisions 21558 19080 15039 16332 17763 17200

F Net Worth (D-E) 5790 5803 5699 4417 5008 4590

Represented by

1) Share Capital :

Equity Share Capital 5000 5000 5000 5000 5000 4538

2) Reserves and Surplus :

Profit and Loss Account 790 803 699 (583) 8 52

Net Worth 5790 5803 5699 4417 5008 4590

The above statement should be read with significant accounting policies as appearing in Annexure XIV C together withnotes to summary statement of profits and losses and assets and liabilities as appearing in Annexure XIV D.

TITAN INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS B. V. (Subsidiary Company)

Annexure XIV

C. Significant Accounting Policies

1. Basis of presentation

The accompanying accounts have been prepared in accordance with principles of accounting generally accepted inThe Netherlands. The significant accounting policies are as stated below:

a) General:

Assets and liabilities are stated at face value unless indicated otherwise.

b) Intangible Assets:

The initial expenses incurred in connection with the incorporation of the Company are capitalized and amortised ona straight line basis over a period of five years.

Design and development costs are amortised on a straight line basis over a period of ten years.

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c) Investments:

Since no significant influence can be exercised, the investments in subsidiaries are stated at historical cost price or,in case of a permanent impairment of the value of the investment, at market value.

d) Foreign Currencies:

Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into Euro at rates of exchange applicable atthe balance sheet date, unless stated differently.

Transactions in foreign currencies are translated at the rates in effect at the dates of the transactions.

Exchange gains or losses are reflected in the profit and loss account.

e) Recognition of Income and Expense:

Income and expenses, including taxation, are recognized and reported on an accrual basis. Dividend income isrecognized upon receipt.

TITAN INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS B. V. (Subsidiary Company)

D. Other major notes to the Summary Statement of Profits and Losses and Assets and Liabilities for six monthsperiod ended September 30, 2005 and for each of the years ended March 31, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002 and 2001 areas follows:

1. Intangible Assets

Intangible Assets include the following:

(‘000 Euros)

Particulars As at As at March 31,September

30, 2005 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

(a) Incorporation expenses 24 24 24 24 24 24

Accumulated depreciation (24) (24) (24) (23) (20) (19)

Book value of incorporation expenses - - - 1 4 5

(b) Legal expenses 3 3 3 3 3 -

Accumulated depreciation (2) (2) (1) (1) - -

Book value of legal expenses 1 1 2 2 3 -

(c) Design and Development expenses

Total cost at the beginningof the period/year 5963 5963 5963 5963 5963 2977

Additions during the period/year - - - - - 2,986

Total cost before accumulatedamortization 5963 5963 5963 5963 5963 5963

Accumulated amortization (3801) (3502) (2906) (2310) (1714) (1117)

Book value at the end of the period/year 2162 2461 3057 3653 4249 4846

Total intangible assets 2163 2462 3059 3656 4256 4851

Capitalized expenses associated with design and development expenses are expected to be recovered through royalty incomefrom affiliates. The management is confident that sufficient royalties will be earned to cover the costs incurred.

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TITAN INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS B. V. (Subsidiary Company)

2. Investments(‘000 Euros)

Particulars As at As at March 31,September

30, 2005 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

Titan International Marketing Limited

Representing 5.75% redeemablenon-cumulative preference shares 4842 4842 4842 4842 4842 4842

Titan International InvestmentsB.V., the Netherlands

(i) Representing 5% preference shares 1900 900 900 - 600 -

(ii) Representing ordinary shares of EURO 50 50 50 50 50 2061 each

Titan Watches & Jewellery International(Asia Pacific) Pte Limited, Singapore,Representing ordinary shares of S $ 1 each - - - 55 55 55

Titan Watch Company LimitedRepresenting ordinary shares of HK$ 1 each 1 1 1 - - -

Titan Brand Holdings N.V.,Netherlands AntillesRepresenting ordinary shares of EURO 5 each - - - 13 13 11

Total investments stated at cost 6793 5793 5793 4960 5560 5114

TITAN INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS B. V. (Subsidiary Company)

Titan International Marketing Limited, U.K (“TIML”) :

The shareholders’ equity as of September 30, 2005 consisted of 4,000,000 (2,500,000 upto March 31, 2003), 6% redeemablenon-convertible non-cumulative preferred shares, 2,000,000 4% redeemable, non-convertible cumulative preferred shares,3,000,000 5.75% redeemable, non-convertible cumulative preferred shares and 480,000 ordinary shares with a par value ofGBP 1 each.

Additional information of Titan International Marketing Limited, is based on unaudited financial statements as below:

(‘000 Euros)

Particulars As of December 31,

2004 2003 2002 2001 2000

Shareholders’ equity 304 (1496) 143 (1343) (719)

Net Profit/(loss) for the period) (408) (68) (1792) (1758) (1582)

A significant gap exists between the amounts invested by the Company in this entity and its share in that entity’s shareholders’equity, primarily caused by losses incurred over the past few years. In addition, the Company has a significant receivable fromthis subsidiary as indicated below:

(‘000 Euros)

Particulars As at As at March 31,September

30, 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000

TIML, U.K. 257 752 3155 5392 2967 4786

A reasonable level of success has resulted from measures taken to initiate a turnaround in the entity’s results(including, for example, changes in personnel, product offering, distributors, and advertising campaigns).

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Although there is uncertainty with respect to the recovery of funds invested, management believes that the value of theCompany’s investment in that entity is not permanently impaired. The Company’s parent company has expressed its intentionto continue to support that entity to enable it to operate as a going concern, until at least March 31, 2006.

Titan International Investments B.V., the Netherlands (“TIIBV”):

The shareholders’ equity of Titan International Investments B.V. as of the years ended December 31, and the net profit for theperiod then ended based on the unaudited financial statements are as below:

(‘000 Euros)

Particulars As of December 31,

2004 2003 2002 2001 2000

Shareholders’ equity 1814 96 628 807 408

Net profit/(loss) for the period 119 (533) (179) (97) 160

Titan Watches & Jewellery International (Asia Pacific) Pte Limited, Singapore (“TAPL”) :

Additional information of Titan Watches & Jewellery International based on audited financial statements (except for the periodended June 30, 2001, which is unaudited) are as below:

(‘000 Euros)

Particulars As of March 31, As of June 30,

2003 2002 2001

Shareholders’ equity 57 (84) (151)

Net profit/(loss) for the period ( 9 months) 127 65 (186)

Titan Brand Holdings N.V., Netherlands Antilles

The shareholders’ equity of this entity as of years ended March 31, and loss for the period then ended based on the unauditedfinancial statement are as below:

(‘000 Euros)

Particulars As of March 31,

2003 2002 2001

Shareholders’ equity (6) (93) 2

Net loss for the period ( 9 months) 99 96 1

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Annexure - XV

A. Summary Statement of Profits and Losses

(Rs. in lakhs)

Six months Year ended March 31,ended

September 30,2005 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

INCOME

Gross Sales 1135.60 2078.90 1658.97 1214.86 1226.78 1150.06

Less: Excise duty 171.42 307.40 240.78 169.89 181.73 172.58

Net sales 964.18 1771.50 1418.19 1044.97 1045.05 977.48

Other Income 0.87 3.02 9.29 13.53 15.59 0.78

Increase / (Decrease) in Inventory 3.59 (0.78) (32.25) 18.19 (14.77) 26.08

Total Income 968.64 1773.74 1395.23 1076.69 1045.87 1004.34

EXPENDITURE

Raw Materials Consumed 651.86 1221.34 939.75 649.15 643.11 584.22

Staff Cost 121.27 233.55 220.41 188.02 183.82 173.82

Other Expenses 91.99 212.75 133.03 155.58 142.34 155.57

Interest 5.12 10.00 16.63 20.12 19.77 23.58

Depreciation 22.24 51.41 54.59 50.21 45.47 44.53

Total Expenditure 892.48 1729.05 1364.41 1063.08 1034.51 981.72

Profit before Tax 76.16 44.69 30.82 13.61 11.36 22.62

Provision for tax

- Current Tax 26.40 15.21 15.15 9.33 4.88 1.92

- Deferred tax asset / (liability) (5.15) 2.86 (5.09) (2.25) (0.71) -

- Fringe Benefit Tax 1.00 - - - - -

- Short/(Excess) Provision oftax for prior years - 0.12 - - - -

Profit after Tax 53.91 26.50 20.76 6.53 7.19 20.70

Balance brought forward 43.15 48.48 27.72 21.19 95.35 95.01

Deferred tax asset / (liability)of earlier years - - - - (63.35) -

Profit available for Appropriation 97.06 74.98 48.48 27.72 39.19 115.71

APPROPRIATION

General Reserve - - - - - 0.52

Dividend - 17.10 - - 18.00 18.00

Tax on dividend - 2.23 - - - 1.84

Transfer to CapitalRedemption Reserve - 10.00 - - - -

Premium on buyback of shares - 2.50 - - - -

Balance carried forward 97.06 43.15 48.48 27.72 21.19 95.35

Total 97.06 74.98 48.48 27.72 39.19 115.71

The above statement should be read with significant accounting policies as appearing in Annexure XV C.

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TITAN TIMEPRODUCTS LIMITED (a joint venture company upto May 30, 2003, an associate from May 31, 2003 to November15, 2004 and a subsidiary thereafter)

Annexure - XV

B. Summary Statement of Assets and Liabilities

(Rs. in lakhs)

As at Year ended March 31,September 30,

2005 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

A Fixed Assets

Gross Block at cost 979.75 955.36 836.72 793.53 712.87 701.76

Less : Depreciation 558.02 535.89 484.61 430.72 381.41 343.38

Net block 421.73 419.47 352.11 362.81 331.46 358.38

Advance on capital account andcapital work in progress, at cost 0.48 1.12 25.06 - 0.84 1.02

Total Fixed Assets 422.21 420.59 377.17 362.81 332.30 359.40

B Current Assets,Loans and Advances

Inventories 115.55 82.99 115.51 129.70 103.31 134.12

Sundry Debtors 1.63 55.79 57.17 53.19 44.44 121.11

Cash and bank balances 6.81 0.67 14.10 0.64 0.53 1.86

Loans and Advances 35.69 33.06 21.41 40.69 188.28 23.36

Total Current Assets 159.68 172.51 208.19 224.22 336.56 280.45

C Total Assets (A+B) 581.89 593.10 585.36 587.03 668.86 639.85

Secured Loans - 146.75 - 149.04 154.21 165.10

Deferred Tax Liabilities – net 53.01 58.16 55.30 60.39 62.64 -

Current Liabilities and Provisions 202.55 115.77 252.31 120.61 201.55 150.13

Total Liabilities and Provisions 255.56 320.68 307.61 330.04 418.40 315.23

E Net Worth (C-D) 326.33 272.42 277.75 256.99 250.46 324.62

Represented by

1) Share Capital :

Equity Share Capital 190.00 190.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00

2) Reserves and Surplus :

General Reserve 4.27 4.27 4.27 4.27 4.27 4.27

Capital Reserve 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00

Capital Redemption Reserve 10.00 10.00 - - - -

Profit and Loss Account 97.06 43.15 48.48 27.72 21.19 95.35

Net Worth 326.33 272.42 277.75 256.99 250.46 324.62

The above statement should be read with significant accounting policies as appearing in Annexure XV C.

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TITAN TIMEPRODUCTS LIMITED (a joint venture company upto May 30, 2003, an associate from May 31, 2003 toNovember 15, 2004 and a subsidiary thereafter)

Annexure XV

C. Significant Accounting Policies

1. Basis and preparation of accounts:

The accounts are prepared under the historical cost convention and materially comply with the applicable accountingstandards. The significant accounting policies followed by the Company are as stated below:

i) Fixed assets: Fixed assets are capitalised at acquisition cost including directly attributable cost of bringing theassets to their working condition for intended use.

ii) Depreciation: Depreciation has been provided on the straight-line method in accordance with the rates prescribedby the Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956.

Amortisation: Lease premium is amortized on a pro-rata basis over the period of lease.

iii) Foreign currency transactions: Foreign exchange transactions are recorded at the exchange rates prevailing onthe date of the transaction.

Foreign currency liabilities incurred for the acquisition of imported fixed assets are translated at exchange ratesprevailing on the last working day of the accounting year or forward cover rates, as applicable. The net variationarising out of the said translation is adjusted to the cost of fixed assets.

Other outstanding foreign currency monetary items are restated at period end rates or forward cover rates, as applicable.The net loss or gain arising on restatement / settlement is adjusted to the profit and loss account.

In respect of forward exchange contracts, the premium or discount arising at the inception of such a forward exchangecontract is amortized as expense or income over the life of the contract. Exchange differences on such contracts arerecognized in the statement of Profit and Loss of the reporting period in which the rates change except in case ofliabilities incurred for acquiring imported fixed assets.

iv) Inventories: Inventories are valued at lower of cost and net realisable value except stores and spares which arecharged to profit and loss account at point of purchase. The cost of various categories of inventory is determined asfollows :

a) Raw materials and bought-out components are valued on a monthly moving weighted average rate.

b) Work-in-progress and finished goods are valued on full absorption cost method based on the annual averagecost of production.

v) Revenue recognition: Sales is recognised on despatch of goods from the factory.

vi) Retirement benefits: Contribution to the provident fund and pension fund is made monthly at a pre-determined rateto the Employee Provident Fund and Pension Fund Account and debited to the profit and loss account on an accrualbasis. Liability for gratuity and leave salary is provided on actuarial basis.

vii) Government grants: State investment subsidy is treated as Capital reserve.

viii) Deferred taxation: Deferred taxation is accounted for in respect of all timing differences on a liability method. Deferredtax asset is recognised to the extent where the management is reasonably certain that the realisation is more likelythan not.

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TITAN BRAND HOLDINGS N.V. (Subsidiary Company)

Annexure - XVI

A. SUMMARY STATEMENT OF PROFITS AND LOSSES(‘000 Euros)

Six months Year ended March 31,ended

September30, 2005 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

INCOME

Royalty Income ..................................... - - 192 234 263 344

Profit/(Loss) on sale of Investments .... - 68 (53) - - -

Total Income ........................................ - 68 139 234 263 344

EXPENDITURE

General and administration expenses . 11 35 20 14 16 17

Interest ................................................... 61 211 653 388 327 323

Provisions / (Write-back) – investments - (300) 60 240 - -

Exchange fluctuation ............................ (196) 256 (574) (509) 14 1

Total Expenditure ................................ (124) 202 159 133 357 341

Profit / (Loss) before Tax ................... 124 (134) (20) 101 (94) 3

Provision for Corporate tax ................... 1 2 2 2 2 3

Net Profit / (Loss) after Tax ............... 123 (136) (22) 99 (96) -

Unrealised exchange gains .................. 300 - - - - -

Balance brought forward ...................... (165) (29) (7) (106) (10) (10)

Balance carried forward ..................... 258 (165) (29) (7) (106) (10)

The above statement should be read with significant accounting policies as appearing in Annexure XVI C together withnotes to summary statement of profits and losses and assets and liabilities as appearing in Annexure XVI D.

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TITAN BRAND HOLDINGS N.V. (Subsidiary Company)

Annexure - XVI

B. Summary Statement of Assets and Liabilities(‘000 Euros)

As at As at March 31,September

30, 2005 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

A Fixed Assets

Intangible Assets - Trademarks - - - 8,304 8,304 8,304

B Investments - 1,000 300 360 - -

C Current Assets, Loans andAdvances

Royalty receivable - - - - - 13

Cash at banks 19 67 11 5 2 -

Inter company receivable(incl interest accrued) 7,964 7,414 13,407 1,178 - -

Prepaid expenses 1 1 1 1 1 1

Total Current Assets, Loansand Advances 7,984 7,482 13,419 1,184 3 14

D Total Assets (A+B+C) 7,984 8,482 13,719 9,848 8,307 8,318

E Liabilities and Provisions

Loans payable 6,617 7,289 7,058 9,745 8,307 8,304

Inter company payable(incl interest accrued) 991 1,247 6,584 89 71 3

Other current liabilities 18 11 6 8 22 10

Total Liabilities and Provisions 7,626 8,547 13,648 9,842 8,400 8,317

F Net Worth (D-E) 358 (65) 71 6 (93) 1

Represented by

1) Share Capital :

Equity Share Capital 100 100 100 13 13 11

2) Reserves and Surplus :

Profit and Loss Account 258 (165) (29) (7) (106) (10)

Net Worth 358 (65) 71 6 (93) 1

The above statement should be read with significant accounting policies as appearing in Annexure XVI C together with notesto summary statement of profits and losses and assets and liabilities as appearing in Annexure XVI D.

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Annexure XVI

C. Significant Accounting Policies

1. Basis of presentation

The accompanying accounts have been prepared in accordance with principles of accounting generally accepted inthe Netherlands Antilles. The significant accounting policies are as stated below :

a) General:

Assets and liabilities are stated at face value unless indicated otherwise.

b) Financial Fixed Assets:

The investments are stated at historical acquisition cost or, in case of a permanent impairment of the value of theinvestment, at lower market value as of year-end.

c) Foreign Currencies:

Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into administration currency at the rate ofexchange prevailing at balance sheet date.

Transactions in foreign currencies are translated at the exchange rates in effect on the date of transaction. Itemsin the Statement of Income and Expenses are revalued at the average rate of exchange.

Exchange gains or losses are reflected in the profit and loss account.

d) Recognition of Income and Expense:

Dividends from investments are recorded as income in the year they are declared. Other income and expenses,including taxation, are recognized and reported in accordance with the accrual concept.

D. Other major notes to the Summary Statement of Profits and Losses and Assets and Liabilities for six monthsperiod ended September 30, 2005 and for the year ended March 31, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002 and 2001 are asfollows:

TITAN trademarks:

Represents full and exclusive rights to and beneficial ownership of the TITAN trademark and certain other trademarks invarious countries as specified in the sale and purchase agreement dated March 31, 1999 together with beneficial ownershipof the applications for registration pending in other countries.

The value of the trademarks has not been amortized as amortization of trademarks is not compulsory under existing NetherlandsAntilles regulations, and the management is of the view that the book value of the trademarks represents the current fair value.

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TITAN WATCH COMPANY LIMITED (An associate company upto March 30, 2004 and a subsidiary company thereafter)

Annexure - XVII

Summary Statement of Assets and Liabilities(Hongkong Dollars)

As atSeptember

As at March 31,

30, 2005 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

A Investments 120,000 120,000 120,000 - - -

Total Assets 120,000 120,000 120,000 - - -

B Liabilities and Provisions

Loan from Parent Company 120,000 120,000 120,000 - - -

Total Liabilities and Provisions 120,000 120,000 120,000 - - -

C Net Worth (A - B) - - - - - -

Represented by

1) Share Capital :

Equity Share Capital 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000

2) Reserves and Surplus : - - - - - -

Less : Pre-operative Expensesnot written off 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000

Net Worth - - - - - -

1. No profit and loss account has been prepared as the Company has not yet commenced business. The Company has noincome all expenses are being met by the associate companies.

2. The Company has been provided an interest-free loan by its parent and these funds have been used for investment inshares of another subsidiary company (Titan Brand Holdings N.V.).

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TITAN WATCHES AND JEWELLERY INTERNATIONAL (ASIA PACIFIC) PTE LIMITED (Subsidiary Company upto March29, 2004)

Annexure - XVIII

A. Summary Statement of Profits and Losses

(‘000 SGD)

Year ended March 31, Nine months Year endedended June 30, 2001

2004 2003 March 31, 2002

INCOME

Sales of goods 6986 9043 7078 4054

Interest Income 1 - 1 1

Other Income 20 134 7 4

Total Income 7007 9177 7086 4059

EXPENDITURE

Cost of sales 5169 7222 6223 3418

Audit Fees 5 6 4 5

Depreciation 1 1 1 1

Amortisation of Deferred Trademark Royalty 68 21 19 17

Foreign Exchange Fluctuation 137 173 21 150

Bad debts - 13 - -

Provision for stock obsolescence - 498 - -

Salaries and Employees benefit 75 74 57 121

Other operating expenses 933 775 565 592

Interest on Loan 5 113 93 50

Total Expenditure 6393 8896 6983 4354

Profit/(Loss) before Tax 614 281 103 (295)

Taxation 127 37 - -

Net Profit/(Loss) after Tax 487 244 103 (295)

Balance brought forward 8 (236) (339) (44)

Balance carried forward 495 8 (236) (339)

The above statement should be read with significant accounting policies as appearing in Annexure XVIII C.

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TITAN WATCHES AND JEWELLERY INTERNATIONAL (ASIA PACIFIC) PTE LIMITED (Subsidiary Company upto March29, 2004)

Annexure - XVIII

B. Summary Statement of Assets and Liabilities

(‘000 SGD)

As at March 31, As at

2003 2002 June 30, 2001

A Fixed Assets - 1 1

B Deferred Expenditure - - 25

C Deferred Trademark Royalty Expenditure 766 788 807

D Current Assets, Loans and Advances

Stocks 1190 2191 1975

Trade Debtors 1150 2130 894

Other Debtors 6 32 128

Loan to holding company 2138 1111 -

Cash and bank balances 285 396 106

Fixed Deposit 20 20 17

Total Current Assets 4789 5880 3120

E Total Assets (A+B+C+D) 5555 6669 3953

F Liabilities and Provisions

Loan repayable after 12 months 1058 1473 1458

Amount due to related company - - 460

Loan repayable within 12 months 797 490 416

Trade creditors and accruals 3592 4842 1858

Total Liabilities and Provisions 5447 6805 4192

G Net Worth (E-F) 108 (136) (239)

Represented by

1) Share Capital :

Equity Share Capital 100 100 100

2) Reserves and Surplus :

Profit and Loss Account 8 (236) (339)

Net Worth 108 (136) (239)

The above statement should be read with significant accounting policies as appearing in Annexure XVIII C.

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Annexure XVIII

C. Significant Accounting Policies

a. Basis of Accounting

The accounts expressed in Singapore dollars are prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance withSingapore Statements of Accounting Standards (SAS) and applicable requirements of Singapore law.

b. Depreciation

Depreciation is calculated on the straight line method to write off the cost of the assets over their estimated useful lives.The rates used are :

Per Annum

Computer hardware 33-1/3%

Computer software 100%

Furniture and fittings 100%

Telephone 33-1/3%

Fully depreciated assets are retained in the financial statements until they are no longer in use and no further charge fordepreciation is made in respect of these assets.

c. Deferred Trademark Royalty Expenditure

This a lump sum payment in lieu of reduction of trademark royalty from 3% to 2% for a period of 25 years commencingfrom 1 July 1998. It is amortised in proportion to the forecasted sales over the 25 years period.

d. Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost (cost being determined on a first-in-first-out basis) and net realizable value.

e. Income Tax

Income tax expense is determined on the basis of tax effect accounting, using the liability method, and is applied to alltemporary differences at the balance sheet date between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and the amountsused for tax purposes.

Deferred tax liabilities are recognized for all taxable temporary differences.

Deferred tax assets are recognized for all deductible temporary differences to the extent that it is probable that taxableprofit will be available against which the deductible temporary difference can be utilized.

f. Foreign Currency Transactions

Transactions in foreign currencies are measured and recorded in Singapore dollars using the exchange rate in effect atthe date of transaction. At each balance sheet date, recorded monetary balances that are denominated in a foreigncurrency are adjusted to reflect the rate at the balance sheet date. All exchange adjustments are taken to the profit andloss account.

g. Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and bank balances.

h. Financial Risk Management

The Company’s activities expose it to a variety of financial risks, including the effects of changes in foreign currencyexchange rates and interest rates. Financial risk management is carried out by the Company in accordance with establishedpolicies and guidelines.

(i) Foreign exchange risk

The Company is exposed to foreign exchange risk arising from certain currency exposures. The Company monitorsthe foreign currency exchange rates movements closely to ensure that their exposures are minimized.

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(ii) Interest rate risk

The Company’s income and operating cash flows are substantially independent of changes in market interest rates.The Company has no significant interest bearing assets or borrowing.

(iii) Credit risk

The Company has no significant concentrations of credit risk. The Company has policies in place to minimize customercredit risk.

(iv) Liquidity risk

The Company’s policy on liquidity risk management is to maintain sufficient cash and the availability of fundingthrough adequate amounts of committed credit facilities.

i. Employee Benefits

(a) Pension obligations

As required by law, the Company makes contributions to a defined contribution pension scheme, the Central ProvidentFund (CPF). CPF contributions are recognized as an expense in the same period as the employment that gives riseto the contribution.

j. Impairment

The carrying amounts of the Company’s assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date to determine whether there isany indication of any impairment. If any such indication exists, the assets recoverable amount is estimated. All impairmentlosses are recognized in the profit and loss account whenever the carrying amount of an asset of its cash-operating unitexceeds its recoverable amount.

An impairment loss is only reversed to the extent the assets carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount thatwould have been determined, net of depreciation or amortisation, if no impairment loss had been recognized. All reversalsof impairment loss are recognized in the profit and loss account.

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TITAN INDUSTRIES LIMITED - CONSOLIDATED

Annexure - XIX

Summary Statement of Consolidated Profits and Losses – Restated

(Rs. in lakhs)

Six months Year ended March 31,ended

September30, 2005 2005 2004 2003 2002

INCOME

Gross Sales :

- of products manufactured by the Company 64930.48 111125.77 95827.22 80367.95 72705.81

- of products traded in by the Company 1598.45 2272.69 550.73 381.71 332.80

Total 66528.93 113398.46 96377.95 80749.66 73038.61

Less: Excise duty 3057.61 5470.90 6363.76 6195.89 6027.15

Net sales 63471.32 107927.56 90014.19 74553.77 67011.46

Other Income 280.84 1050.28 3717.04 1499.98 653.78

Increase / (Decrease) in Inventory 9838.79 8885.52 3474.14 276.14 (1863.66)

Total Income 73590.95 117863.36 97205.37 76329.89 65801.58

EXPENDITURE

Raw Materials Consumed 45708.01 71897.33 58104.27 46970.74 37887.41

Purchase of Finished Goods 2886.53 2988.98 1272.16 536.08 217.20

Staff Cost 6154.36 10789.26 9477.69 7742.10 7697.24

Advertising 4847.47 7689.46 6106.23 4880.33 3758.64

Selling & Distribution Expenses 1348.53 2143.30 1715.58 1524.05 1319.54

Other Manufacturing Expenses 1506.29 3169.41 2092.28 1839.08 1654.80

Administration Expenses 4115.84 6675.40 5651.17 4003.64 4148.50

Interest 1249.94 3357.01 4219.35 4642.89 4977.78

Depreciation/Amortisation 984.59 1980.54 2316.98 2126.52 2343.29

Total Expenditure 68801.56 110690.69 90955.71 74265.43 64004.40

Profit before Tax- before Restatement 4789.39 7172.67 6249.66 2064.46 1797.18

Adjustments :

Effect of change in Accounting policies/estimates - 119.09 142.24 (314.41) (855.50)

Profit Before Tax-after Restatement 4789.39 7291.76 6391.90 1750.05 941.68

Total Provision for Tax before restatement 689.33 717.37 411.88 403.92 525.68

Effect on Tax due to restatement (9.17) 46.38 (212.00) 8.43 32.91

Total provision for tax after restatement 680.16 763.75 199.88 412.35 558.59

Profit after Tax – Restated 4109.23 6528.01 6192.02 1337.70 383.09

Share of profits less losses of associates(net of amortisation of goodwill onconsolidation) (2180.02) (4362.13) 19.87 (514.76) 38.74

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Six months Year ended March 31,ended

September30, 2005 2005 2004 2003 2002

Net profit after Tax – Restated 1929.21 2165.88 6211.89 822.94 421.83

Balance brought forward – Restated 2573.84 1944.30 (3380.23) (3339.39) (2682.26)

Adjustment in respect of investments in associates - (34.22) (6.93) - -

Profit available for Appropriation- Restated 4503.05 4075.96 2824.73 (2516.45) (2260.43)

APPROPRIATION

General Reserve - 205.16 28.79 19.75 65.47

Dividend on preference shares 138.38 281.39 332.15 367.10 352.96

Proposed Dividend on equity shares - 845.53 422.76 422.76 634.14

Tax on dividends 19.41 157.54 96.73 54.17 26.39

Transfer to Capital Redemption Reserve - 10.00 - - -

Premium on buyback of shares - 2.50 - - -

Balance carried forward – Restated 4345.26 2573.84 1944.30 (3380.23) (3339.39)

Total 4503.05 4075.96 2824.73 (2516.45) (2260.43)

Notes :

1. In view of Accounting Standard 21 on Consolidated Financial Statements becoming mandatory with effect from accountingperiods commencing on or after April 1, 2001, Summary Statement of Consolidated Profits and Losses - Restated for theyear ended March 31, 2001 has not been disclosed.

2. The above statement should be read with significant accounting policies appearing in Annexure XXII, together with notesto the Summary Statement of Consolidated Profits and Losses and Assets and Liabilities - Restated, as appearing inAnnexure XXIII and Annexure XXIV.

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Annexure XIX

A. Balance in Profit and Loss Account as at April 1, 2001 - Restated

(Rs. in lakhs)

Balance in profit and loss account as at April 1, 2001 (including share of profits less losses ofassociates), as per audited financial statements (2115.77)

Increase/ (decrease) in the accumulated profit as at April 1, 2001 as a result of :

- Depreciation (193.82)

- Amortisation of trademarks (169.62)

- Gratuity (69.59)

- Income tax

Current tax (253.67)

Deferred tax 120.21

Balance in profit and loss account including share of profits less losses of associates as atApril 1, 2001, as restated (2682.26)

The above information should be read with significant accounting policies appearing in Annexure XXII, together with notes tothe Summary Statement of Consolidated Profits and Losses and Assets and Liabilities - Restated and Annexure XXIII C andin particular note no. C(ii), C(iii), C(v),C(vi) and C (vii) of Annexure XXIV.

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TITAN INDUSTRIES LIMITED - CONSOLIDATED

Annexure - XX

Summary Statement of Consolidated Assets and Liabilities – Restated(Rs. in lakhs)

As at As at March 31,September

30, 2005 2005 2004 2003 2002

A Fixed Assets :Gross Block at cost ...................................... 41249.80 40962.80 39341.19 41767.30 41386.64Less : Depreciation 24886.58 24030.44 22011.51 20674.88 18572.31Net Block 16363.22 16932.36 17329.68 21092.42 22814.33Advance on capital account and capital workin progress, at cost 2454.16 979.41 406.59 965.67 326.55Total Fixed Assets 18817.38 17911.77 17736.27 22058.09 23140.88

B Investments 3163.70 2565.65 2629.90 2567.37 175.80

C Current Assets, Loans and AdvancesInventories 41651.35 27339.65 16411.91 14532.60 13048.26Sundry Debtors 8936.76 7711.66 14816.17 18060.07 20137.68Cash and bank balances 4154.95 4456.18 2744.71 2502.18 1861.46Loans and Advances 12968.00 16282.73 19669.18 14310.61 13304.76

Total Current Assets, Loans and Advances 67711.06 55790.22 53641.97 49405.46 48352.16

D Total Assets (A+B+C) 89692.14 76267.64 74008.14 74030.92 71668.84

E Liabilities and ProvisionsSecured Loans 21767.75 19482.43 20390.76 12717.52 21046.88Unsecured Loans 14704.56 12466.81 20310.32 34026.32 24030.06Deferred Tax Liabilities 2451.90 2898.38 3236.28 4271.59 4199.97Current Liabilities and Provisions 34432.02 27482.79 18557.91 18497.49 13570.62

Total Liabilities and Provisions 73356.23 62330.41 62495.27 69512.92 62847.53

F Net Worth (D-E) 16335.91 13937.23 11512.87 4518.00 8821.31

Represented by

1)Share Capital :Equity Share Capital 4227.63 4227.63 4227.63 4227.63 4227.63Preference Share Capital 4000.00 4000.00 4000.00 4000.00 4000.00

2)Reserves and surplus :Capital Reserve 13.23 13.23 13.23 19.48 19.48Capital Reserve on consolidation 37.26 37.26 - - -Capital Redemption Reserve 10.00 10.00 - - -Share premium account 6172.69 6172.69 6172.69 6172.69 6172.69General Reserve 348.18 348.18 143.02 115.30 95.55Profit and Loss Account 4345.26 2573.84 1944.30 (3380.23) (3339.39)Less : Miscellaneous Expenditure (to theextent not written off or adjusted) (2818.34) (3445.60) (4988.00) (6636.87) (2354.65)

Net Worth 16335.91 13937.23 11512.87 4518.00 8821.31

Notes :

1. In view of Accounting Standard 21 on Consolidated Financial Statements becoming mandatory with effect from accountingperiods commencing on or after April 1, 2001, Summary Statement of Consolidated Assets and Liabilities - Restated as atMarch 31, 2001 has not been disclosed.

2. The above statement should be read with significant accounting policies appearing in Annexure XXII, together with notesto the Summary Statement of Consolidated Profits and Losses and Assets and Liabilities - Restated, as appearing inAnnexure XXIII and Annexure XXIV.

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Annexure - XXI

Details of Other Income - Restated

(Rs. in lakhs)

Six months Year ended March 31,ended

September30, 2005 2005 2004 2003 2002

Other Income 280.84 1050.28 3717.04 1499.98 653.78

Net profit / (loss) before tax, as restated 4789.39 7291.76 6391.90 1663.07 959.07

Percentage 5.86% 14.40% 58.15% 90.19% 68.17%

Six months Year ended March 31, Recurring / Related/ended Non- Not

September Recurring Related to30, 2005 Business

2005 2004 2003 2002 Activity

Sources of other income

Interest on staff loans, vendoradvances and bank deposits 55.66 145.52 112.68 96.23 123.38 Recurring Related

Income from trade investments– gross - 28.40 29.14 905.73 41.50 Recurring Not

Related

Interest on long term investments 2.53 5.06 2.53 - 7.46 Recurring NotRelated

Royalty income 168.85 323.39 389.58 456.52 428.79 Recurring Related

Profit on sale of fixed assets (net) - - 3118.16 - - Non- NotRecurring Related

Profit on sale of investments - 318.45 - - - Non- NotRecurring Related

Miscellaneous income 53.80 229.46 64.95 41.50 52.65 Recurring Related

Total 280.84 1050.28 3717.04 1499.98 653.78

Notes:

1. The classification of income as recurring/non recurring in nature and related/not related to business activity is based onthe current operations and business activity of the Company as determined by the management.

2. The above amounts are as per the Summary Statement of Consolidated Profits and Losses of the Company - Restated.

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TITAN INDUSTRIES LIMITED – CONSOLIDATED

Annexure – XXII

1. Significant Accounting Policies

1.1. Basis of Consolidation:

The Consolidated Financial Statements comprise the financial statements of Titan Industries Limited and its subsidiaries(Titan Group). The Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with Accounting Standard (AS) 21 onConsolidated Financial Statements, AS 23 on Accounting for Investments in Associates in Consolidated FinancialStatements and AS 27 on Financial Reporting of Interests in Joint Ventures, issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountantsof India.

The list of subsidiary companies which are included in the consolidation and the parent company’s holdings therein are asunder:

Name of the company Country of Ownershipincorporation interest as on

30.09.2005

Titan International Holdings B.V. (TIHBV) Netherlands 100%

Titan Watch Company Limited (TWCL)1 (100% held by TIHBV) Hong Kong 100%

Titan Brand Holdings N.V. ( upto March 18, 2004 100% held by TIHBV,from March 19, 2004 87.50% held by Titan Industries Limited, 12.50%by TWCL) West Indies 100%

Titan TimeProducts Limited (TTPL) 2 India 100%

Titan Watches & Jewellery International (Asia Pacific) Pte. Limited (TAPL)(100% held by TIHBV up to 29.03.04) 3 Singapore -

1 TWCL became a subsidiary company with effect from March 31, 2004.

2 TTPL became a subsidiary company with effect from November 16, 2004 with 51.58% ownership interest, whichincreased to 100% from February 14, 2005. However, effect of ownership interest of 100% has been accounted inConsolidated Financial Statements effective November 16, 2004, in view of the value of operations of the subsidiarynot being material during the period November 16, 2004 to February 14, 2005.

3 TAPL ceased to be a subsidiary company with effect from March 29, 2004.

The financial statements of the subsidiaries used in the consolidation are drawn up to the same reporting date as that ofthe parent company. Financial statements of all subsidiaries used in consolidation are audited except for TWCL. TWCLhas not commenced business.

The Company had 25% ownership in the joint venture company viz. TTPL which was considered in consolidation basedon proportionate consolidation method in accordance with AS 27. The said company became an associate companyeffective May 30, 2003. However, the effect of change has been accounted in the consolidated financial statement of2003-04 effective April 1, 2003, in view of the volume of operations of the joint venture not being material during the periodApril 1, 2003 to May 30, 2003.

The following associate companies, not being subsidiaries or joint venture, over which the Company exercises significantinfluence by participating in financial and operating policy decisions are considered in consolidation based on equitymethod as provided in AS 23 and the Company’s ownership interest therein are us under:

Sr. Name of the Company OwnershipNo. interest as on

30.09.2005

1. Tanishq (India) Limited 0.58%

2. Titan Properties Limited 29.85%

3. Titan Mechatronics Limited 1 9.82%

4. Titan Holdings Limited 2 49.66%

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Sr. Name of the Company OwnershipNo. interest as on

30.09.2005

5. Questar Investments Limited 25.00%

6. Samrat Holdings Limited (formerly RDI Print & Publishing Limited) 3 49.98%

7. Titan TimeProducts Limited 4 -

8. Titan International Investments B.V. (TIIBV) (19% held by TIHBV, a subsidiary company) 19.00%

9. Titan Watch Company Limited (TWCL) (100% held by TIIBV upto March 30, 2004) -

10. Titan International Marketing Limited (TIML) (68.75% held by TIIBV, an associate company) 13.06%

11. Rockbourne Holding B.V. (RHBV) (19% held by TIIBV, an associate company)5 3.61%

12. Titan Watches & Jewellery International (Asia Pacific) Pte Limited (TAPL)(100% held by RHBV an associate company of TIIBV)6 3.61%

13. Titan International (Middle East), FZE (TIME) (100% held by RHBV, an associatecompany of TIIBV)7 3.61%

1 Ownership interest for the year ended March 31, 2002 was 14.29%.2 Ownership interest for the year ended March 31, 2002 was 2.95%.3 In accordance with AS 23, the investment in Samrat Holdings Limited (formerly RDI Print & Publishing Limited), an

associate company was accounted for in accordance with AS 13 on Accounting for Investments, in the preparation ofconsolidated financial statements for 2002-03 and 2001-02 as the investment was acquired and held exclusively witha view to its subsequent disposal in the near future. On sale of the publishing business of the said company onSeptember 30, 2003, these investments have been considered in consolidation based on equity method as providedin AS 23.

4 TTPL was an associate company with ownership interest of 25% from May 31, 2003 to November 15, 2004.5 RHBV became an associate company from March 31, 2004.6 TAPL became an associate company from March 30, 2004 with ownership interest of 19% which reduced to 3.61%

from December 31, 2004.7 Ownership interest for the years ended March 31, 2003 and March 31, 2002 was 19%.

The voting power held in the associate companies mentioned in Sr. No. 1 to 8 above is the same as ownership interestand for the other associate companies it is nil.

The financial statements of the above associate companies considered in the consolidation are drawn up to the samereporting date as that of the parent company.

Financial statements of all associate companies considered in consolidation are audited except for :

i. the half year ended September 30, 2005 in respect of all the associates.

ii. TIIBV and TIML, whose accounts are audited for the financial year ended December 31 and effect has been given tothe three months unaudited financial results in consolidated financial statements.

iii. the financial statements of RHBV for the year ended March 31, 2004.

1.2. Accounting policies:

The accounts are prepared under the historical cost convention and materially comply with the applicable accountingstandards. The significant accounting policies followed by the Titan Group are as stated below:

i. Revenue recognition: Revenue from sale of goods is recognised when the goods are dispatched from the stockpoints to the customers.

Income from royalty is recognised on an accrual basis.

Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis, taking into account the amount outstanding and the rateapplicable.

Dividend income is recognised when the Company’s right to receive the payment is established.

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ii. Fixed Assets: Capitalised at acquisition cost including directly attributable cost.

In line with Accounting Standard 19 on ‘Leases’, fixed assets acquired through ‘finance lease’ transactions enteredinto on and after April 1, 2001, have been capitalised.

iii. Depreciation: Depreciation has been provided on the straight line method over the estimated useful lives or livesbased on the rates specified in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956, whichever is lower. Leased assets aredepreciated over the primary lease period.

iv. Amortisation:

a) Goodwill arising on consolidation is amortised to the extent of share of profits, of the concerned associate company,accounted in Titan Group.

b) Intangible assets have been amortised on the straight line method over its estimated useful life (Refer Note 5 inAnnexure XXIII).

v. Foreign currency transactions: Foreign exchange transactions are recorded at the exchange rates prevailing onthe date of the transaction.

Foreign currency liabilities incurred for the acquisition of imported fixed assets are translated at exchange ratesprevailing on the last working day of the accounting year or forward cover rates, as applicable. The net variationarising out of the said translation is adjusted to the cost of fixed assets.

Other outstanding foreign currency monetary items (including those relating to integral foreign operations) are restatedat year end rates or forward cover rates, as applicable. The net loss or gain arising on restatement / settlement isadjusted to the profit and loss account.

In respect of forward exchange contracts, the premium or discount arising at the inception of such a forward exchangecontract is amortised as expense or income over the life of the contract. Exchange differences on such contracts arerecognised in the statement of Profit and Loss of the reporting period in which the exchange rates change except incase of liabilities incurred for acquiring imported fixed assets.

Translation adjustment on consolidation of foreign subsidiaries is recognised in profit and loss account.

vi. Investments: Long term investments are valued at acquisition cost. Necessary provision is made for permanentdiminution in value, if any.

Investments in associate companies have been stated as per equity method.

vii. Inventories: Consumable stores and loose tools are valued at cost. All other inventories are valued at lower of costand net realisable value. The cost of various categories of inventory is determined as follows:

a) Consumable stores, loose tools, raw materials and components are valued on a moving weighted average rate.

b) Work in progress and manufactured goods are valued on full absorption cost method based on the annualaverage cost of production.

c) Traded goods are valued at annual average cost of purchases.

viii. Product warranty expenses: Product warranty costs are determined based on past experience and provided for inthe year of sale.

ix. Retirement benefits: Contribution to the provident fund and pension fund is made monthly at a pre-determined rateto the Provident Fund Trust and Regional Provident Fund Commissioner respectively and debited to the profit andloss account on an accrual basis.

Contribution to the Superannuation fund is made annually at a pre-determined rate to the Superannuation Trust anddebited to the profit and loss account on an accrual basis.

Contribution to the Gratuity fund is made annually on the basis of actuarial valuation done and debited to the profitand loss account on an accrual basis.

Leave encashment benefit is provided on an actuarial basis.

x. Deferred revenue expenditure:

a) Initial expenses incurred in connection with the incorporation of the Company are amortised over a period of fiveyears.

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b) Design and development costs, which are expected to be recovered through royalty income from affiliates, areamortised over a period of ten years.

c) Compensation to employees who have opted for retirement under Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) of theCompany, paid and payable, is amortised over a period of 60 months.

d) Consultancy charges for long term operating and strategic initiatives are amortised over a period of three years.

e) Brand building costs are amortised over a period of two years.

f) Software and implementation costs including user’s license fees of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)system and other application software costs are amortised over a period of five years.

xi. Deferred Taxation: Deferred taxation is accounted for in respect of all timing differences on a liability method.Deferred tax asset is recognised to the extent where the management is reasonably certain that the realisation ismore likely than not.

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TITAN INDUSTRIES LIMITED – CONSOLIDATED

Annexure – XXIII

Notes to the Summary Statement of Consolidated Assets and Liabilities - Restated and Summary Statement ofConsolidated Profits and Losses – Restated for the six months period ended September 30, 2005 and for each of theyear ended March 31, 2005, 2004, 2003 and 2002.

1. Estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed on capital account and not provided for are as under :

Rs in lakhs

As at As at March 31,

September 30, 2005 2005 2004 2003 2002

1301.18 974.56 257.34 199.66 136.70

2. Contingent liability Rs in lakhs

Particulars As at As at March 31,September

30, 2005 2005 2004 2003 2002

a) Guarantees given bythe Company to banks 861.00 1777.00 3741.00 4310.00 2000.00

b) Letter of comfort givento banks - - 500.00 588.00 1739.00

c) Bills discounted byTrade - - 973.00 2107.00 4601.00

d) Claims made againstthe Company notacknowledged as debts*- Sales Tax 842.11 108.90 113.08 38.89 29.60- Customs Duty 1253.27 936.33 332.62 316.94 318.02- Excise Duty 1778.31 247.65 105.68 60.69 86.86- Income tax matters 114.35 2.27 - 250.41 250.41

* The above amounts have been arrived at based on the notice of demand or the Assessment Orders, as the case maybe, and the Company is contesting these claims with the respective authorities. Outflows, if any, arising out of theseclaims would depend on the outcome of the decisions of the appellate authorities and the Company’s rights for futureappeals before the judiciary. No reimbursements are expected.

3. Deferred Revenue Expenditure (to the extent not written off or adjusted) comprises of the following : Rs in lakhs

Particulars As at As at March 31,September

30, 2005 2005 2004 2003 2002

Software and implementa-tion costs (ERP) - - - 106.64 213.27

Compensation toemployees under VRS 1935.45 2440.38 3450.22 4460.04 -

Consultancy charges forlong term operating andstrategic initiatives - - 288.96 577.92 -

Pre-operative andpre-incorporation expenses 0.41 0.97 1.18 1.27 1.04

Design and developmentexpenses 882.48 1004.25 1247.64 1491.00 1735.78

Brand Building costs - - - - 404.56

Total 2818.34 3445.60 4988.00 6636.87 2354.65

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4. The details of deferred tax asset / (liability) are as under : Rs in lakhs

Particulars As at As at March 31,September

30, 2005 2005 2004 2003 2002

Deferred Tax (Liability)

Fixed Assets (3154.92) (3581.46) (3804.26) (4168.65) (4297.70)

Deferred revenueexpenditure - - - (207.24) (220.57)

Sub Total (A) (3154.92) (3581.46) (3804.26) (4375.89) (4518.27)

Deferred Tax Asset

Provisions 13.00 12.82 - - -

Provision for doubtful debts 155.00 142.10 136.04 60.71 48.04

Disallowances undersection 43B 83.02 90.24 245.49 10.71 245.89

Provision for leavesalary/gratuity 168.00 151.43 102.91 32.88 24.37

Deferred revenueexpenditure 284.00 286.49 83.54 - -

Sub Total (B) 703.02 683.08 567.98 104.30 318.30

Net Deferred TaxAsset / (Liability)(A) – (B) (2451.90) (2898.38) (3236.28) (4271.59) (4199.97)

5. Fixed assets as at March 31, 2003 and 2002 include intangible assets which represent full and exclusive rights to andbeneficial ownership of the International Registration for the Titan trademark and certain other trademarks in variouscountries and beneficial ownership of applications for registration pending in other countries. The said registrations havea validity period of 20 years and are renewable. The management believes that the economic benefits from the said trademarks are expected to be generated over a long period and is also virtually certain of the renewal of legal rights. Consideringthe above, the useful life of the intangible asset is estimated as 20 years from the date of acquisition. The said trademarkwas sold by TBHNV (subsidiary company) to Rockbourne Holding B.V (an associate company) on March 30, 2004. Theamortisation of trade marks to the extent of Titan Group’s share is included in share of profits less losses of associatesfrom financial year 2004-05 onwards.

6. Current tax for the six months period ended September 30, 2005 has been provided applying the effective tax rate thatwould be applicable to the expected earnings for the financial year 2005-06.

7. The figures for the year ended March 31, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005 are for 12 months and therefore, are not directlycomparable with the figures for the six month period ended September 30, 2005 which are for 6 months.

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TITAN INDUSTRIES LIMITED - CONSOLIDATED

Annexure - XXIV

A. Notes to the Summary Statement of Consolidated Profits and Losses - RestatedRs in lakhs

Six months Year ended March 31,ended

September30, 2005 2005 2004 2003 2002

Adjustments - (income)/ expense instatement of profit and loss account onaccount of :

i) Change in accounting policies /estimates

- VRS cost - (119.09) 49.34 69.75 -

- Depreciation - - (88.25) 5.51 (111.08)

- Amortisation of trademarks - - - 169.62 169.62

- Translation adjustment on consolidation - - (103.33) 156.51 779.57

- Gratuity - - - (86.98) 17.39

Total - (119.09) (142.24) 314.41 855.50

ii) Tax adjustments

- Current tax - 100.93 196.99 (193.97) 186.05

- Deferred tax 91.76 186.00 (375.66) 371.25 (153.14)

- Income tax of earlier years (100.93) (240.55) (33.33) (168.85) -

Total (9.17) 46.38 (212.00) 8.43 32.91

B. Notes to the Summary Statement of Consolidated Assets and Liabilities - RestatedRs in lakhs

As at As at March 31,September

30, 20052005 2004 2003 2002

Adjustments - increase/ (decrease)in statement of assets and liabilities :

i) Reserves and surplus

- Profit and loss account - (9.17) (914.63) (1777.73) (1454.91)

- Translation adjustment reserve - - 832.75 936.08 779.57

ii) Miscellaneous expenditure - - 408.53 528.10 -

iii) Depreciation / Amortisation - - - (597.10) (421.97)

iv) Loans and advances

- Tax payments, net of provision - - - (76.90) -

v) Deferred tax liability - (91.76) (277.76) 97.90 (273.35)

vi) Current liabilities

- Provision for taxation, net ofpayments - 100.93 240.55 - 439.72

- Other current liabilities - - 527.64 597.85 86.98

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C. NOTES ON ADJUSTMENT

(i) Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS)

Until the year ended March 31, 2004, the Company recognized the liability towards VRS on net present value basis.

In order to comply with the Accounting Standard 29 on Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets issued bythe Institute of Chartered Accountants of India which became mandatory from April 1, 2004, the Company has recognizedthe liability towards VRS on actual basis as compared to the net present value basis followed in earlier years, whichresulted in additional charge to the profit and loss account of the year ended March 31, 2005.

The effect of change in method of recognizing VRS liability has been adjusted for the concerned prior years (i.e. yearended March 31, 2004 and March 31, 2003), so as to recomputed the profits and losses of those years had the uniformaccounting policy been followed in each of these years.

(ii) Depreciation

During the year ended March 31, 2002, the Company revised the estimated useful life of the computers from 6 years to 5years. Further, useful life of the computers was revised from 5 years to 4 years during the year ended March 31, 2004.The effect of change in estimated useful life of computers has resulted in additional depreciation charge in the respectiveyears.

The effect of revision in estimated useful life of computers has been adjusted for the concerned prior years (i.e. yearended March 31, 2004, March 31, 2003 and March 31, 2002), so as to recomputed the profits and losses of those yearsconsidering the uniform estimated useful life of computers for each of these years. Further, reserves as at April 1, 2001have been appropriately adjusted to reflect the impact of changes of prior years.

(iii) Amortisation of trademarks

Until the year ended March 31, 2004, trademarks were not amortised.

In order to comply with the Accounting Standard 26 on Intangible Assets issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountantsof India which became mandatory from April 1, 2003 Titan Group started amortising the trademarks over its estimateduseful life. The amortization relating to the earlier years was adjusted to the balance in profit and loss account as on April1, 2003.

The effect of change in policy relating to amortization of trademarks has been adjusted against profits for the years endedMarch 31, 2003 and March 31, 2002, so as to recompute the profits and losses of those years had the uniform accountingpolicy been followed in each of these years. Further, reserves as at April 1, 2001 have been appropriately adjusted toreflect the impact of changes of prior years.

(iv) Translation adjustment on consolidation

Until the year ended March 31, 2005, the Company has been taking the translation adjustment on consolidation of foreignsubsidiaries directly to reserves and surplus.

In order to comply with the Revised Accounting Standard 11 on the Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates issuedby the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India which became mandatory from April 1, 2004, the translation adjustmenton consolidation of foreign subsidiaries was recognized in profit and loss account as the same were considered asintegral foreign operations. The translation adjustment on consolidation relating to the earlier years was adjusted to thebalance of profit and loss account as on April 1, 2004.

The effect of change in the policy of recognizing translation adjustment on consolidation has been adjusted for the concernedprior years (i.e. year ended March 31, 2004, March 31, 2003 and March 31, 2002), so as to recomputed the profits andlosses of those years had the uniform accounting policy been followed in each of these years.

(v) Gratuity

Until the year ended March 31, 2002, the Company accounted for gratuity as per the provisions of “Payment of GratuityAct, 1972”.

During the year ended March 31, 2003, the gratuity liability was computed in accordance with the gratuity scheme introducedby the Company as against the provisions of “ Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972”, which resulted in an additional charge toprofit and loss account for the year ended on that date.

For the purpose of this statement, the said additional charge has been adjusted in the respective years and reserves asat April 1, 2001 have also been appropriately adjusted to reflect the impact of changes of prior years. As the actuarialvaluation was not obtained, the adjustment is done on an estimated basis.

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(vi) Income tax of earlier years

In the financial statements for six months period ended September 30, 2005 and for the year ended March 31, 2005,March 31, 2004, March 31, 2003, the Company had recognized income tax charge of earlier years. For the purpose of thisstatement, income tax charge has been identified and adjusted in arriving at the profits and losses of the years to whichthey relate. Further, reserves as at April 1, 2000 have been appropriately adjusted to reflect the impact of income taxcharges pertaining to prior years.

(vii) Deferred tax

Consequent to the adjustments made in respect of items referred to in this Annexure, the impact on deferred tax has beenadjusted in the respective years.

D. NOTES ON NON-ADJUSTMENTS

Financial Leases

Until the year ended March 31, 2001, lease rentals pertaining to finance leases were charged to the profit and loss account.

As the Accounting Standard 19 on Leases issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India became mandatory fromaccounting period commencing on or after April 1, 2001, the fixed assets acquired through finance lease transactions enteredinto on or after that date have been capitalized and no adjustment is made in the “Summary Statement of Profits and Losses– Restated” for and upto the year ended March 31, 2001 in respect of assets acquired through finance leases prior to April 1,2001.

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Annexure - XXV

Statement of Consolidated Cash flows - RestatedRs. in lakhs

Six months Year ended March 31,ended

September30, 2005 2005 2004 2003

A. Cash Flow from Operating Activities

Net Profit before Tax 4789.39 7172.67 6249.66 2064.46

Add/(deduct) impact of change in accountingpolicies/estimates - 119.09 142.24 (314.41)

As per Restated Accounts 4789.39 7291.76 6391.90 1750.05

Adjustments for :

Depreciation / Amortisation 984.59 1980.54 2228.73 2301.65

Unrealised Exchange difference (314.75) 262.53 488.48 (221.53)

Financial lease payments - 29.99 57.94 60.88

Interest expense 1249.94 3357.01 4219.35 4642.89

(Profit)/Loss on Fixed Assets sold / discarded(net) 64.48 461.41 (3118.16) 52.52

(Profit)/Loss on sale of Long Term Investments (net) - (318.45) 840.09 -

Provision for doubtful debts 71.00 9.13 214.00 30.63

Bad debts written off - 39.62 - -

Interest income (58.19) (150.58) (112.68) (96.23)

Dividend income (28.40) (31.67) (905.73)

Deferred revenue expenditure written off 627.26 1542.40 1649.45 1637.74

Operating Profit before Working Capital changes 7413.72 14476.96 12827.43 9252.87

Adjustments for Working Capital changes

(Increase)/decrease in inventories (14311.70) (10792.79) (1893.59) (1484.34)

(Increase)/decrease in sundry debtors (1426.08) 7382.92 2957.03 1917.43

(Increase)/decrease in loans & advances 1843.15 (811.18) (5667.30) (1188.08)

Increase / (Decrease) in current liabilities &Provisions 7828.99 8083.18 155.53 (257.35)

Cash Generated from Operations 1348.08 18339.09 8379.10 8240.53

Direct Taxes paid (1379.79) (1087.32) (1058.69) (897.88)

Net cash from / (used in) Operating Activities (31.71) 17251.77 7320.41 7342.65

B. Cash Flow from Investing Activities

Purchase of Fixed Assets (2094.27) (2534.57) (810.82) (1355.83)

Sale of Fixed Assets 139.57 267.54 6022.07 84.45

Purchase of Long Term Investments-Subsidiary - (187.70) (2027.35) (2246.90)

Purchase of Long Term Investments – Others (600.00) (925.57) - -

Sale of Long Term Investments – Subsidiary - - 749.86 -

Sale of Long Term Investments – Others - 707.32 160.34 -

Dividend received from associates 0.60 1.29 - -

Dividend from others - 28.40 31.67 905.73

Interest received 216.61 365.06 482.00 525.66

Net cash from / (used in) Investing activities (2337.49) (2278.23) 4607.77 (2086.89)

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September30, 2005 2005 2004 2003

C. Cash Flow from Financing Activities

Proceeds from issue of preference share capital - 2000.00 3670.00 1050.00

Redemption of preference share capital - (2000.00) (3670.00) (1050.00)

Proceeds from new borrowings 20271.49 36556.32 47187.45 57421.83

Repayment of borrowings (15724.69) (45249.24) (53230.17) (55751.70)

Financial lease payments - (29.99) (57.94) (60.88)

Interest paid (1450.61) (3792.32) (4728.51) (5097.38)

Dividend paid (847.89) (714.69) (759.80) (1093.84)

Tax on dividends paid (118.58) (127.45) (62.40) -

Net cash from/(used in) Financing Activities 2129.72 (13357.37) (11651.37) (4581.97)

Net increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents (A+B+C) (239.48) 1616.17 276.81 673.79

Cash and Cash equivalents (opening balance) 4456.18 2744.71 2502.18 1820.95

Add/(Less): Unrealised exchange gain/(loss) (46.04) 47.09 12.81 20.25

Add:On conversion of an associate company intosubsidiary company - 2.17 - -

4410.14 2793.97 2514.99 1841.20

Cash and Cash equivalents (closing balance) 4154.95 4456.18 2744.71 2502.18

Add/(Less): Unrealised exchange gain/(loss) 15.71 (46.04) 47.09 12.81

4170.66 4410.14 2791.80 2514.99

Increase / (decrease) in Cash and Cash equivalents (239.48) 1616.17 276.81 673.79

Notes:

1. Adoption of Accounting Standard 21 on Consolidated Financial Statements has been made mandatory for accountingperiods commencing on or after April 1, 2001. The financial year 2001-02 being the first year of transition, it is not practicalto present the consolidated cash flow statement for the year ended March 31, 2002, since the adjusted opening balances,which are relevant for that year’s cash flow, are not available.

2. The above statement should be read with significant accounting policies appearing in Annexure XXII, together with notesto the Summary Statement of Consolidated Profits and Losses and Assets and Liabilities - Restated, as appearing inAnnexure XXIII and Annexure XXIV.

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Annexure XXVI

Consolidated Segmental Reporting - Restated

For the six months period ended 30 September 2005

A. Primary Business SegmentsRs. in lakhs

Time Products Jewellery Corporate TotalDivision Division (Unallocated)

RevenueNet sales/income from segments(There is no inter-segment revenue) 30004 33467 - 63471

ResultProfit / (loss) from segments before interest, otherincome and taxes 4451 1845 (538) 5758

Add : Other income 211 61 9 281

Share of profits / (losses) of Associates (2179) - (1) (2180)

Profit / (loss) from segments before interest and taxes 2483 1906 (530) 3859

Less: Interest (net) 1250

Profit before taxes 2609

Taxes 680

Net Profit 1929

Other information

Segment Assets 51441 37729 3340 92510

Segment Liabilities 14865 19409 158 34432

Capital expenditure during the period(including capital work-in-progress) 139 73 - 212

Depreciation / Amortisation 1281 274 57 1612

b) Secondary Geographical SegmentsRs. in lakhs

India West Indies Others Total

Revenue 59506 - 3965 63471

Segment Assets 79818 7423 5269 92510

Capital expenditure during the period(including capital work-in-progress) 212 - - 212

Details of secondary geographical segments for individual markets outside India and West Indies are not disclosed as thesame do not account for more than 10% of the total segment revenues or results or assets.

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Annexure XXVI (Contd.)

Consolidated Segmental Reporting - Restated

For the year ended 31 March 2005

a) Primary Business SegmentsRs. in lakhs

Time Products Jewellery Corporate TotalDivision Division (Unallocated)

Revenue

Net sales/income from segments(There is no inter-segment revenue) 54527 53400 - 107927

Result

Profit / (loss) from segments before interest,other income and taxes 7933 2493 (827) 9599

Add : Other income 896 84 70 1050

Share of profits/(losses) of Associates (4355) - (7) (4362)

Profit / (loss) from segments before interest andtaxes 4474 2577 (764) 6287

Less: Interest (net) 3357

Profit before taxes 2930

Taxes 764

Net Profit 2166

Other information

Segment Assets 52145 22974 4594 79713

Segment Liabilities 14217 13124 142 27483

Capital expenditure during the year(including capital work-in-progress) 1150 177 - 1327

Depreciation / Amortisation 2838 641 44 3523

b) Secondary Geographical SegmentsRs. in lakhs

India Europe West Indies Others Total

Revenue 98990 789 - 8148 107927

Segment Assets 63810 2006 9830 4067 79713

Capital expenditure during the year(including capital work-in-progress) 1327 - - - 1327

Details of secondary geographical segments for individual markets outside India, Europe and West Indies are not disclosedas the same do not account for more than 10% of the total segment revenues or results or assets.

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Annexure XXVI (Contd.)

Consolidated Segmental Reporting - Restated

For the year ended 31 March 2004

a) Primary Business Segments

Rs. in lakhs

Time Products Jewellery Corporate TotalDivision Division (Unallocated)

Revenue

Net sales/income from segments(There is no inter-segment revenue) 47472 42542 - 90014

Result

Profit / (loss) from segments before interest,other income and taxes 5005 2027 (138) 6894

Add : Other income 3633 41 43 3717

Share of profits/(losses) of Associates (11) - 31 20

Profit / (loss) from segments before interest and taxes 8627 2068 (64) 10631

Less: Interest (net) 4219

Profit before taxes 6412

Taxes 200

Net Profit 6212

Other information

Segment Assets 58339 15995 4663 78997

Segment Liabilities 13512 4805 241 18558

Capital expenditure during the year(including capital work-in-progress) 551 57 - 608

Depreciation / Amortisation 3365 508 - 3873

b) Secondary Geographical SegmentsRs. in lakhs

India Europe West Indies Others Total

Revenue 81390 1018 - 7606 90014

Segment Assets 57268 8628 6140 6961 78997

Capital expenditure during the year(including capital work-in-progress) 608 - - - 608

Details of secondary geographical segments for individual markets outside India, Europe and West Indies are not disclosed asthe same do not account for more than 10% of the total segment revenues or results or assets.

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Annexure XXVI (Contd.)

Consolidated Segmental Reporting - Restated

For the year ended 31 March 2003

a) Primary Business Segments

Rs. in lakhs

Time Products Jewellery Corporate TotalDivision Division (Unallocated)

Revenue

Net sales/income from segments(There is no inter-segment revenue) 39922 34632 - 74554

Result

Profit / (loss) from segments before interest,other income and taxes 3667 1354 (129) 4892

Add : Other income 563 10 927 1500

Share of profits / (losses) of Associates (659) - 145 (514)

Profit / (loss) from segments before interest and taxes 3571 1364 943 5878

Less: Interest (net) 4643

Profit before taxes 1235

Taxes 412

Net Profit 822

Other information

Segment Assets 55906 19086 5676 80668

Segment Liabilities 11821 6617 59 18497

Capital expenditure during the year(including capital work-in-progress 1000 20 - 1020

Depreciation / Amortisation 3542 398 - 3940

b) Secondary Geographical Segments

Rs. in lakhs

India Others Total

Revenue 68690 5864 74554

Segment Assets 64978 15690 80668

Capital expenditure during the year (including capitalwork-in-progress) 1020 - 1020

Details of secondary geographical segments for individual markets outside India are not disclosed as the same do not accountfor more than 10% of the total segment revenues or results or assets.

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Annexure XXVI (Contd.)

Consolidated Segmental Reporting - Restated

For the year ended 31 March 2002

a) Primary Business Segments

Rs. in lakhs

Time Products Jewellery Corporate TotalDivision Division (Unallocated)

Revenue

Net sales/income from segments(There is no inter-segment revenue) 40363 26649 - 67012

Result

Profit / (loss) from segments before interest,other income and taxes 4406 1295 (433) 5268

Add : Other income 595 6 52 653

Share of profits / (losses) of Associates 39 - - 39

Profit / (loss) from segments before interest and taxes 5040 1301 (381) 5960

Less: Interest (net) 4978

Profit before taxes 982

Taxes 559

Net Profit 422

Other information

Segment Assets 54301 17278 2444 74023

Segment Liabilities 8815 3956 800 13571

Capital expenditure during the year(including capital work-in-progress 1131 28 - 1159

Depreciation / Amortisation 2960 204 - 3164

b) Secondary Geographical SegmentsRs. in lakhs

India Others Total

Revenue 61110 5902 67012

Segment Assets 61288 12735 74023

Capital expenditure during the year (including capital work-in-progress) 1159 - 1159

Details of secondary geographical segments for individual markets outside India are not disclosed as the same do not accountfor more than 10% of the total segment revenues or results or assets.

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Annexure - XXVII

Related Party Transactions

Related Party disclosures have been set out below.

Names of the related parties and description of relationship :

a) Promoters : Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Limited

Tata Sons Limited

b) Associates : Questar Investments Limited

Tanishq (India) Limited

Titan Holdings Limited

Titan Properties Limited

Titan Mechatronics Limited

Titan International Marketing Limited

Titan International (Middle East) FZE

Titan International Investments B.V.

Rockbourne Holding B.V. (from 31.03.2004)

Reader’s Digest Association Limited (upto 30.03.2004)

Samrat Holdings Limited (formerly RDI Print & Publishing Limited)

Titan Watch Company, Limited Hongkong (upto 30.03.2004)

Titan Watches & Jewellery International (Asia Pacific) Pte Limited (from 30.03.2004)

Titan TimeProducts Limited (from 31.05.2003 to 15.11.2004)

c) Joint Venture Company : Titan TimeProducts Limited (upto 30.05.2003)

d) Co-Venturer : Economic Development Corporation of Goa, Daman & Diu Limited (upto 30.05.2003)

e) Key Management Personnel : Mr. Bhaskar Bhat, Managing Director (Deputy Managing Director upto 31.03.2002)

Mr. Xerxes DesaiVice Chairman & Managing Director (upto 31.03.2002)

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Annexure - XXVII (contd.)

Related Party Transactions

Rs in lakhs

Sl. Nature of Transaction Six months Year ended March 31,No. ended

September30, 2005 2005 2004 2003 2002

1 Purchase of Components and raw materials

a) Associates - 3098.39 4314.72 3696.73 1249.51

b) Joint Venture Company - - - 898.55 918.84

2 Sale of components and finished goods

a) Associates 3115.27 11186.91 14,369.11 23524.77 20641.15

b) Promoters 0.08 39.42 97.36 - -

c) Joint Venture Company - - - 13.86 14.45

3 Royalty Income

a) Associates 168.85 323.39 389.58 456.52 428.79

4 Sale of Assets

a) Associates - 0.16 5974.86 - -

b) Joint Venture Company - - - 0.33 -

5 Purchase of Assets

a) Associates - - - 13.83 -

6 Reimbursement of expenses

a) Associates - 91.33 664.87 1207.90 743.94

b) Promoters 25.15 21.80 27.49 9.82 18.98

7 Interest income

a) Associates 241.69 379.29 411.33 458.20 244.13

8 Interest Expense

a) Associates 15.39 46.14 19.19 5.51 28.96

b) Promoters - - - 91.85 60.17

9 Rent paid

a) Promoters 15.36 30.72 33.28 31.74 37.60

10 Dividend received

a) Associates 0.60 29.69 29.14 898.76 40.63

b) Joint Venture Company - - - 4.50 4.50

11 Dividend paid

a) Associates 2.24 155.99 180.64 293.66 45.26

b) Promoters 302.62 151.31 149.23 223.85 388.01

12 Sitting fees paid

a) Promoters 0.60 1.60 1.15 0.85 0.62

b) Co-Venturer - - - 0.03 0.03

13 Purchase of investments - equity shares

a) Associates - - 923.30 2246.90 -

14 Sale of investments - equity shares

a) Associates - - 0.56 - -

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Sl. Nature of Transaction Six months Year ended March 31,No. ended

September30, 2005 2005 2004 2003 2002

15 Guarantees and letter of comfort given to banksa) Associates - - 1500.00 3200.00 3739.00

16 Intercorporate deposits takena) Associates 1835.00 2090.00 1590.00 300.00 1545.00

b) Promoters - - - 3060.00 4280.00

17 Intercorporate deposits repaida) Associates 1230.00 880.00 1590.00 300.00 1545.00

b) Promoters - - - 5640.00 1700.00

18 Investments made in preference sharesa) Associates 600.00 389.06 1559.23 - 3594.90

19 Sale of Investments - Preference sharesa) Associates - 716.65 160.34 - 1042.50

20 Subscription to preference sharesa) Associates - 566.90 320.94 - -

21 Preference shares allotteda) Associates - 200.00 3670.00 850.00 3110.00

22 Preference shares redeemeda) Associates - 1150.00 2750.00 1000.00 2230.00

23 Brand Equity Subscriptiona) Promoters 117.66 160.00 70.15 5.00 100.31

24 Recovery of expensesa) Associates - 22.80 529.34 697.21 483.37

b) Joint Venture Company - - - 4.56 2.74

25 Rendering of servicesa) Associates - 9.48 65.42 85.46 70.49

b)Joint Venture Company - - - 14.62 7.97

26 Loans (net) (-) repaid / disburseda) Associates 383.63 (-) 853.39 5192.94 (-) 1288.45 2053.82

27 Managerial Remunerationa) Key Management Personnel 43.62 72.09 53.05 39.66 147.77

28 Advertising / Trademark advances(net) (-) repaid / (reimbursed)a) Associates (-) 436.36 818.61 (-) 687.31 2788.23 1414.24

29 Construction of Infrastructurea) Associates - - - 499.84 -

30 Construction of Buildinga) Associates - - - - 695.22

31 Income from servicesa) Associates - - - 27.52 143.02

32 Consultancy servicesa) Promoters - - - 17.15 -

33 Bill discountinga) Associates - - - - 1999.37

34 Share application deposita) Associates - - - 466.38 -

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Annexure - XXVII (contd.)

Related Party Transactions

Balance as on balance sheet date

Rs in lakhs

Sl. Nature of Transaction As at As at March 31,No. September

30, 2005 2005 2004 2003 2002

1 Debit balance

a) Promoters - 1.52 1.42 - -

b) Associates 18675.48 21713.69 25382.25 21925.37 17377.35

c) Joint Venture Company - - - 16.47 64.74

d) Co-Venturer - - - - -

e) Key Management Personnel - - - - -

Total 18675.48 21715.21 25383.67 21941.84 17442.09

2 Guarantees and letter of comfort given to banks

a) Promoters - - - - -

b) Associates 375.00 750.00 2680.00 3787.83 5738.37

c) Joint Venture Company - - - - -

d) Co-Venturer - - - - -

e) Key Management Personnel - - - - -

Total 375.00 750.00 2680.00 3787.83 5738.37

3 Credit balance

a) Promoters 104.59 160.03 75.86 9.21 2781.25

b) Associates 2713.49 2874.57 1091.81 470.91 -

c) Joint Venture Company - - - 1.32 21.39

d) Co-Venturer - - - - -

e) Key Management Personnel 19.20 31.20 19.80 12.00 89.33

Total 2837.28 3065.80 1187.47 493.44 2891.97

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Annexure - XXVII (contd.)

Related Party Transactions

The above includes the following material related party transactions:

Rs in lakhs

Sl. Nature of Transaction Six months Year ended March 31,No. Ended

September30,2005 2005 2004

1 Purchase of Components and raw materials

a) Associate {Tanishq (India) Limited} - 1818.15 2634.97

b) Associate {Titan TimeProducts Limited} - 1280.24 1679.75

2 Sale of components and finished goods

a) Associate {Titan International (Middle East) FZE} 1958.18 5931.90 5634.94

b) Associate {Tanishq (India) Limited} - 3431.06 8525.02

c) Associate {Titan Watches & Jewellery International (Asia Pacific) Pte Limited} 1152.22 1731.95 -

3 Royalty income

a) Associate {Titan International Marketing Limited} 105.60 202.34 389.58

b) Associate {Titan International (Middle East) FZE } 61.04 116.80 -

4 Interest income

a) Associate {Titan International Investments B.V.} 37.99 127.66 204.88

b) Associate {Rockbourne Holdings B.V.} 201.56 215.99 -

5 Dividend paid

a) Promoters {Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Limited} 235.69 117.85 117.85

b) Associate {Samrat Holdings Limited} 1.50 148.27 119.06

6 Intercorporate deposits taken

a) Associate {Samrat Holdings Limited} 1835.00 2060.00 1550.00

7 Intercorporate deposits repaid

a) Associate {Samrat Holdings Limited} 1230.00 850.00 1550.00

8 Purchase of Investments - Preference shares

a) Associate {Titan International Investments B.V.} - 170.36 1559.23

b) Associate {Rockbourne Holdings B.V.} - 218.70 -

c) Associate {Titan Holdings Limited} 600.00 - -

9 Subscription to preference shares

a) Associate {Titan International Investments B.V.} - 566.96 320.94

10 Sale of investments - Preference shares

a) Associate {Titan International Investments B.V.} - 716.95 -

b) Associate {Rockbourne Holdings B.V.} - - 160.34

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September30,2005 2005 2004

11 Preference shares allotted

a) Associate {Samrat Holdings Limited} - 200.00 2900.00

b) Associate {Titan Holdings Limited} - - 600.00

12 Preference shares redeemed

a) Associate {Samrat Holdings Limited} - 1100.00 945.00

b) Associate {Titan Holdings Limited} - - 1440.00

13 Brand Equity Subscription

a) Promoters {Tata Sons Limited} 117.66 160.00 70.15

14 Advertising / Trademark advances (net) (-) repaid / reimbursed

a) Associate {Titan International Investments B.V.} (-) 637.32 649.63 (-) 1003.15

b) Associate {Titan International Marketing Limited} 201.03 168.98 315.84

15 Loans (net) (-) repaid / disbursed

a) Associate {Titan Holdings Limited} - - (-) 738.00

b) Associate {Titan International Marketing Limited} (-) 247.77 (-) 567.42 (-) 1862.46

c) Associate {Titan International (Middle East) FZE } 59.46 261.70 180.72

d) Associate {Titan International Investments B.V.} 540.69 (-) 4207.04 1731.43

e) Associate {Rockbourne Holdings B.V.} 29.16 3633.50 6133.12

16 Sale of assets

a) Associate {Rockbourne Holdings B.V.} - - 5972.77

17 Sale of investments - Equity shares

a) Associate {Titan International Investments B.V.} - - 923.30

18 Guarantees given to Banks

b) Associate {Tanishq (India) Limited} - - 1500.00

The above material transactions disclosure are required to be made as per the Accounting Standard Interpretation - 13 (ASI13) issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Since ASI-13 was not effective prior to April 1, 2003, the disclosuresas prescribed under the said ASI-13 have been made prospectively from year ended March 31, 2004.

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Selected Financial Data (As Per Unconsolidated Restated Summary Financial Statements Under Indian GAAP)

Summary Statement of Profits and Losses – RestatedRs. in lakhs

Six months Year ended March 31,ended

September30, 2005 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

INCOMEGross Sales : -of products manufactured by the Company 64964.68 111193.39 95301.74 79407.93 72145.56 69391.31 -of products traded in by the Company ......... 1598.45 2272.69 550.73 381.71 332.80 298.95Total ................................................................. 66563.13 113466.08 95852.47 79789.64 72478.36 69690.26Less: Excise duty ............................................ 3057.61 5470.90 6363.76 6195.89 6027.15 6241.54Net sales .......................................................... 63505.52 107995.18 89488.71 73593.75 66451.21 63448.72Other Income ................................................... 108.04 272.63 208.68 1039.97 224.34 1163.24Increase / (Decrease) in Inventory ................. 9811.80 8790.97 3466.82 503.69 (1883.62) (2826.77)Total Income................................................... 73425.36 117058.78 93164.21 75137.41 64791.93 61785.19

EXPENDITURERaw Materials Consumed ............................... 46005.80 72040.75 58104.27 46808.45 37714.14 33982.60Purchase of Finished Goods .......................... 2886.53 2988.98 1243.42 514.66 208.81 136.70Staff Cost ......................................................... 6033.08 10701.68 9457.75 7675.01 7631.55 7406.51Other Manufacturing Expenses ...................... 1479.40 3079.13 2052.02 1802.10 1608.25 1890.17Administration Expenses ................................ 3680.33 6626.14 4822.03 3870.12 3900.79 3732.22Advertising ....................................................... 4847.47 7689.46 5982.21 4744.08 3654.84 4009.51Other Selling & Distribution Expenses ........... 1348.53 2143.30 1690.12 1496.75 1303.10 1193.86Interest ............................................................. 1177.56 3091.74 3762.18 4134.67 4626.64 4784.02Depreciation ..................................................... 962.35 1961.26 2147.38 2113.78 2327.99 2092.80Total Expenditure .......................................... 68421.05 110322.44 89261.38 73159.62 62976.11 59228.39Profit before Exceptional Items ...................... 5004.31 6736.34 3902.83 1977.79 1815.82 2556.80Exceptional Items ............................................ 1773.00 3500.00 2500.00 1000.00 - -

Profit before Tax- before Restatement ....... 3231.31 3236.34 1402.83 977.79 1815.82 2556.80Adjustments : ...................................................Effect of change in Accounting policies/estimates - 119.09 38.91 11.72 93.69 (80.47)Profit Before Tax-after Restatement ........... 3231.31 3355.43 1441.74 989.51 1909.51 2476.33Total Provision for Tax before restatement ... 667.93 741.45 284.78 356.78 506.46 209.16Effect on Tax due to restatement ................... (9.17) 46.42 (212.05) 8.43 32.91 (148.69)Total provision for tax after restatement ... 658.76 787.87 72.73 365.21 539.37 60.47

Net Profit after Tax – Restated .................... 2572.55 2567.56 1369.01 624.30 1370.14 2415.86Balance brought forward – Restated 2953.25 1874.15 1385.57 1625.05 1127.67 3760.91Less : Deferred Tax liability of earlier years .. - - - - (206.20) 3119.06Profit available for Appropriation- Restated 5525.80 4441.71 2754.58 2249.35 2704.01 3057.71APPROPRIATION ...........................................General Reserve ............................................. - 205.16 28.79 19.75 65.47 234.76Dividend on preference shares ...................... 138.38 281.39 332.15 367.10 352.96 395.83Proposed Dividend on equity shares ............. - 845.53 422.76 422.76 634.14 1099.18Tax on dividends ............................................. 19.41 156.38 96.73 54.17 26.39 200.27Balance carried forward – restated ................ 5368.01 2953.25 1874.15 1385.57 1625.05 1127.67Total ................................................................. 5525.80 4441.71 2754.58 2249.35 2704.01 3057.71

The above statement should be read with significant accounting policies appearing in Annexure IV on page 126 of this Letterof Offer , together with notes to the summary statement of profits and losses and assets and liabilities, as restated, as appearingin Annexure V on page 128 of this Letter of Offer and Annexure VI on page 133 of this Letter of Offer.

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Summary Statement of Assets and Liabilities - Restated

Rs. in lakhs

As at Year ended March 31,September

30, 2005 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

A Fixed Assets :

Gross Block at cost .................................... 40270.05 40007.44 39341.19 38174.25 37813.75 36622.92

Less : Depreciation ..................................... 24328.54 23494.55 22011.51 20052.89 18132.46 16061.93

Net block ..................................................... 15941.51 16512.89 17329.68 18121.36 19681.29 20560.99

Advance on capital account and capitalwork in progress, at cost ............................ 2453.68 978.29 406.59 965.67 326.34 360.71

Total Fixed Assets .................................... 18395.19 17491.18 17736.27 19087.03 20007.63 20921.70

B Investments ............................................... 3302.03 2702.03 2758.33 3709.33 2462.43 2308.51

C Current Assets, Loans and Advances

Inventories .................................................. 41417.57 27161.82 16411.91 14191.74 12481.90 14622.75

Sundry Debtors ........................................... 8979.01 7708.96 14816.17 18638.08 20774.99 15903.74

Cash and bank balances ........................... 3928.20 4400.91 2714.69 2399.08 1732.98 2751.69

Loans and Advances .................................. 15005.37 17213.55 19286.19 21685.60 19731.60 15041.52

Total Current Assets, Loans and Advances 69330.15 56485.24 53228.96 56914.50 54721.47 48319.70

D Total Assets (A+B+C) .............................. 91027.37 76678.45 73723.56 79710.86 77191.53 71549.91

E Liabilities and Provisions

Secured Loans ........................................... 21767.75 19335.67 20390.76 12680.26 21008.32 23548.83

Unsecured Loans ....................................... 14704.56 12466.81 20310.32 34026.32 23320.99 18652.28

Deferred Tax Liabilities .............................. 2398.98 2840.22 3236.28 4256.49 4184.31 4442.99

Current Liabilities and Provisions .............. 33961.79 26761.15 17094.66 17979.04 13162.66 9449.28

Total Liabilities and Provisions .............. 72833.08 61403.85 61032.02 68942.11 61676.28 56093.38

F Net Worth (D-E) ......................................... 18194.29 15274.60 12691.54 10768.75 15515.25 15456.53

G Represented by ..........................................

1) Share Capital :

Equity Share Capital .................................. 4227.63 4227.63 4227.63 4227.63 4227.63 4227.63

Preference Share Capital ........................... 4000.00 4000.00 4000.00 4000.00 4000.00 4000.00

2) Reserves and surplus :

Capital Reserve .......................................... 13.23 13.23 13.23 13.23 13.23 13.23

Share premium account ............................. 6172.69 6172.69 6172.69 6172.69 6172.69 6172.69

General Reserve ........................................ 348.18 348.18 143.02 114.23 94.48 235.21

Profit and Loss Account ............................. 5368.01 2953.25 1874.15 1385.57 1625.05 1127.67

Less : Miscellaneous Expenditure(to the extent not written off or adjusted) .. (1935.45) (2440.38) (3739.18) (5144.60) (617.83) (319.90)

Net Worth ................................................... 18194.29 15274.60 12691.54 10768.75 15515.25 15456.53

The above statement should be read with significant accounting policies appearing in Annexure IV on page 126 of this Letterof Offer, together with notes to the summary statement of profits and losses and assets and liabilities, as restated, as appearingin Annexure V on page 128 of this Letter of Offer and VI on page 133 of this Letter of Offer.

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Management’s Discussion And Analysis Of Financial Condition And Results Of Operations Of Titan Industries LimitedIn Accordance With Unconsolidated Indian GAAP

You should read the following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations together with our audited/examinedunconsolidated restated financial statements under Indian GAAP including the schedules, annexure and notes thereto andthe reports thereon, which appears on page 193 of this Letter of Offer. You should also read the section titled “Risk Factors”beginning on page 4 of this Letter of Offer, which discusses a number of factors and contingencies that could impact ourfinancial condition, results of operations and cash flows. The following discussion relates to Titan Industries Limited on astand-alone basis. Our financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Indian GAAP, the accounting standardsreferred to in Section 211(3C) of the Companies Act and the other applicable provisions of the Companies Act. The followingdiscussion is also based on internally prepared statistical information and publicly available information. Unless otherwisestated, the financial information used in this section is derived from our audited unconsolidated financial statements underIndian GAAP, as restated.

Our fiscal year ends on March 31 of each year, so all references to a particular fiscal year are to the 12-month period endedMarch 31 of that year and all references to first half of a fiscal year refers to the six-month period ended September 30 of thatyear. In this section only, any reference to “we”, “us” or “our” refers to Titan Industries Limited, on an unconsolidated basis.

OVERVIEW

We were incorporated in 1984 as a joint venture between the TATA group and Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation(TIDCO), a Government of Tamil Nadu undertaking. We have been engaged in the manufacture and marketing of quartzwatches since 1987 and are now considered to be India’s leading watch manufacturer. Our business activities cover watches,jewellery, precision engineering, accessories and licensed products and international marketing operations.

We have a wide range of products, which are classified on the basis of design, function and price points. In 1987 we beganmanufacturing and retailing of watches, under the brand name Titan and thereafter under the brand names Sonata, Fastrackand Nebula. We have recently entered the segment of premium fashion watches by acquiring a license for global brands suchas Tommy Hilfiger. In 1994 we diversified into manufacturing and marketing precious jewellery under the brand name Tanishq.Tanishq started in 1994 by manufacturing and marketing 18 Karat studded jewellery and in 1997 also began manufacturingand marketing 22 Karat plain gold jewellery. We are also supplying certain precision engineering components and automationequipment to industrial buyers particularly in the automobile and aerospace industries. In 2002 we diversified into fashioneyewear by launching Fastrack I-Gear sunglasses.

For our business processes, we employ around 3,134 personnel. Our main manufacturing and assembly facilities for ourwatches, jewellery and precision engineering businesses are located at Hosur in Tamil Nadu. We also have a watch assemblyunit at Dehradun in Uttaranchal, Baddi in Himachal Pradesh and a unit owned by our subsidiary, TTPL in Goa which produceselectronic circuitry for quartz watches. To cater to the manufacturing requirements of export-based business in the precisionengineering division, we have an operating unit as Bommasandra, Bangalore.

We currently have 3 operating divisions namely the:

1. Time Products Division (Watches and Precision Engineering);

2. Jewellery Division (Tanishq); and

3. International Business Division

The Time Products Division and the Jewellery Division were set up in 2000. In 2004 we constituted the International BusinessDivision for handling our businesses in overseas markets. Each of our operating divisions is further classified into differentstrategic business units (SBUs) for different product groups. For more information, please refer to section titled “Business” onpage 55 of this Letter of Offer.

However, for the purpose of our financial statements, our results of operations have been consolidated under two majordivisions– the Time Products Division and the Jewellery Division. The Titan and Sonata strategic business units (“SBU”) arethe major contributors to the revenues of the Time Products Division. The Time Products Division also includes the Accessoriesand Licensing, Precision Engineering and Retail Group SBUs. The Jewellery Division comprises solely of the revenues generatedfrom Tanishq.

The revenues generated from the International Business Division is classified either under the Time Products Division or theJewellery division based on the type of product (i.e. watches or jewellery) sold overseas.

The functional currency of the Company is Indian Rupee. All our transactions denominated in foreign currency are recorded atthe exchange rate prevailing on the date of transaction. Foreign currency liabilities are translated at exchange rates prevailingon the last working day of the accounting year or forward cover rates, as applicable.

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Factors effecting results of operations

Several factors have affected our results of operations, financial condition and cash flow significantly over the past threeyears. These factors include:

� General economic condition in India and large global markets;

� Changes in our pricing policies or those of our competitors;

� Our ability to successfully anticipate and offer products that our customers demand;

� Our ability to successfully launch new products on a timely basis to reduce our cost structure, including fixed costs, tostreamline our operations and to reduce product costs;

� The timing of our or our competitors’ new products or product enhancements or any delays in such introductions by us;and

� Macro economic changes affecting the purchasing power of our customers.

These factors and a number of future developments may affect our results of operations, financial condition and cash flow infuture periods. For more details please refer to section titled “Risk Factors” on page 4 of this Letter of Offer.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Income

The following table sets forth certain financial information as a percentage of our total income for the periods indicated

(Rs. in lakhs)

Six % Of Year % Of Year % Of Year % Ofmonths Total ended Total ended Total ended Total

ended Income March Income March Income March IncomeSeptember 31,2005 31, 2004 31, 2003

ended30,2005

INCOMEGross Sales :

- of products manufacturedby the Company 64964.68 88.48% 111193.39 94.99% 95301.74 102.29% 79407.93 105.68%

- of products traded inby the Company 1598.45 2.18% 2272.69 1.94% 550.73 0.59% 381.71 0.51%

Total 66563.13 90.65% 113466.08 96.93% 95852.47 102.89% 79789.64 106.19%

Less: Excise duty 3057.61 4.16% 5470.90 4.67% 6363.76 6.83% 6195.89 8.25%

Net sales 63505.52 86.49% 107995.18 92.26% 89488.71 96.05% 73593.75 97.95%

Other Income 108.04 0.15% 272.63 0.23% 208.68 0.22% 1039.97 1.38%

Increase / (Decrease)in Inventory 9811.80 13.36% 8790.97 7.51% 3466.82 3.72% 503.69 0.67%

Total Income 73425.36 117058.78 93164.21 75137.41EXPENDITURERaw Materials Consumed 46005.80 62.66% 72040.75 61.54% 58104.27 62.37% 46808.45 62.30%

Purchase of Finished Goods 2886.53 3.93% 2988.98 2.55% 1243.42 1.33% 514.66 0.68%

Staff Cost 6033.08 8.22% 10701.68 9.14% 9457.75 10.15% 7675.01 10.21%

Other Manufacturing Expenses 1479.40 2.01% 3079.13 2.63% 2052.02 2.20% 1802.10 2.40%

Administration Expenses 3680.33 5.01% 6626.14 5.66% 4822.03 5.18% 3870.12 5.15%

Advertising 4847.47 6.60% 7689.46 6.57% 5982.21 6.42% 4744.08 6.31%

Other Selling & Distribution Expenses 1348.53 1.84% 2143.30 1.83% 1690.12 1.81% 1496.75 1.99%

Interest 1177.56 1.60% 3091.74 2.64% 3762.18 4.04% 4134.67 5.50%

Depreciation 962.35 1.31% 1961.26 1.68% 2147.38 2.30% 2113.78 2.81%

Total Expenditure 68421.05 93.18% 110322.44 94.25% 89261.38 95.81% 73159.62 97.37%

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Six % Of Year % Of Year % Of Year % Ofmonths Total ended Total ended Total ended Total

ended Income March Income March Income March IncomeSeptember 31,2005 31, 2004 31, 2003

ended30,2005

Profit before Exceptional Items 5004.31 6.82% 6736.34 5.75% 3902.83 4.19% 1977.79 2.63%

Exceptional Items 1773.00 2.41% 3500.00 2.99% 2500.00 2.68% 1000.00 1.33%

Profit before Tax- beforeRestatement 3231.31 4.40% 3236.34 2.76% 1402.83 1.51% 977.79 1.30%

Adjustments :

Effect of change in Accountingpolicies/estimates - 119.09 0.10% 38.91 0.04% 11.72 0.02%

Profit Before Tax-after Restatement 3231.31 4.40% 3355.43 2.87% 1441.74 1.55% 989.51 1.32%

Total Provision for Taxbefore restatement 667.93 0.91% 741.45 0.63% 284.78 0.31% 356.78 0.47%

Effect on Tax due to restatement (9.17) -0.01% 46.42 0.04% (212.05) -0.23% 8.43 0.01%

Total provision for taxafter restatement 658.76 0.90% 787.87 0.67% 72.73 0.08% 365.21 0.49%

Net Profit after Tax – Restated 2572.55 3.50% 2567.56 2.19% 1369.01 1.47% 624.30 0.83%

Balance brought forward – Restated 2953.25 4.02% 1874.15 1.60% 1385.57 1.49% 1625.05 2.16%

Less : Deferred Tax liabilityof earlier years - - - -

Profit available forAppropriation- Restated 5525.80 7.53% 4441.71 3.79% 2754.58 2.96% 2249.35 2.99%

APPROPRIATION

General Reserve - 205.16 0.18% 28.79 0.03% 19.75 0.03%

Dividend on preference shares 138.38 0.19% 281.39 0.24% 332.15 0.36% 367.10 0.49%

Proposed Dividend on equity shares - 845.53 0.72% 422.76 0.45% 422.76 0.56%

Tax on dividends 19.41 0.03% 156.38 0.13% 96.73 0.10% 54.17 0.07%

Balance carried forward – restated 5368.01 7.31% 2953.25 2.52% 1874.15 2.01% 1385.57 1.84%

Total 5525.80 7.53% 4441.71 3.79% 2754.58 2.96% 2249.35 2.99%

Income

Our total income comprises of net sales, other income and increase/(decrease) in inventory. Our net sales is gross sales lessexcise duty.

Revenues

The break-up of revenues between the Time Products Division and the Jewellery Division is as follows:

(Rs. in lakhs)

Net Sales Six % of Fiscal % of Fiscal % of Fiscal % ofmonths Net 2005 Net 2004 Net 2003 Net

ended Sales Sales Sales SalesSeptember (%) (%) (%) (%)

30, 2005

Time Products 30,040 47.30 54,595 50.55 46,962 52.48 39,091 53.12

Jewellery 33,466 52.70 53,400 49.45 42,527 47.52 34,503 46.88

Total 63,506 100 1,07,995 100 89,489 100 73,594 100

The Jewellery Division’s sales as a percentage of net sales has increased year on year.

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Other Income

Our other income was Rs. 108.04 lakhs, Rs. 272.63 lakhs, Rs. 208.68 lakhs, and Rs. 1039.97 lakhs for the six months endedSeptember 30, 2005, fiscal 2005, fiscal 2004 and fiscal 2003 respectively. Other income as a percentage of total income was0.15%, 0.23%, 0.22%, and 1.38% for the six months ended September 30, 2005, fiscal 2005, fiscal 2004 and fiscal 2003respectively.

Expenses

Raw materials consumed

Raw materials consumed as a percentage of total income was 62.66%, 61.54%, 62.37% and 62.30% for the six months endedSeptember 30, 2005, fiscal 2005 fiscal 2004 and fiscal 2003, respectively. Raw materials consumed include gold and otherprecious metals, brass, steel, components and assemblies, precious and semi precious stones and sundry charges.

Purchase of finished goods

Purchases of finished goods as a percentage of total income was 3.93%, 2.55%, 1.33% and 0.68% for the six months endedSeptember 30, 2005, fiscal 2005, fiscal 2004 and fiscal 2003, respectively. Purchases of finished goods include products thatare traded by the Company including Fastrack eyegear and Tommy Hilfiger watches.

Staff Cost

Staff cost as a percentage of total income was 8.22%, 9.14%, 10.15% and 10.21% for the six months ended September 30,2005, fiscal 2005, fiscal 2004 and fiscal 2003, respectively. Staff cost includes salaries and wages, contributions to providentand other funds, deferred revenue expenditure written off including voluntary retirement schemes (VRS), gratuity and welfareexpenses.

Other manufacturing expenses

Other manufacturing expenses as a percentage of total income was 2.01%, 2.63%, 2.20% and 2.40% for the six monthsended September 30, 2005, fiscal 2005, fiscal 2004 and fiscal 2003, respectively. Other manufacturing expenses includeexpenses incurred on power, fuel, maintenance, travel, insurance, communication, rates and taxes.

Administration expenses

Administration expenses as a percentage of total income was 5.01%, 5.66%, 5.18% and 5.15% for the six months endedSeptember 30, 2005, fiscal 2005, fiscal 2004 and fiscal 2003, respectively. Administration expenses includes rent, maintenance,travel, insurance, communication expenses, power, rates and taxes.

Advertising

Advertising as a percentage of total income was 6.60%, 6.57%, 6.42% and 6.31% for the six months ended September 30,2005, fiscal 2005, fiscal 2004 and fiscal 2003 respectively. Operating in the retail business for branded products, we needincur substantial advertising cost to establish new product variants and brand extensions in the markets.

Other selling and distribution expenses

Other selling and distribution expenses as a percentage of total income was 1.84%, 1.83%, 1.81% and 1.99% for the sixmonths ended September 30, 2005, fiscal 2005, fiscal 2004 and fiscal 2003, respectively.

Interest

Interest as a percentage of total income was 1.60%, 2.64%, 4.04% and 5.50%. for the six months ended September 30, 2005,fiscal 2005, fiscal 2004 and fiscal 2003 respectively. Interest comprises mainly of interest expense on our bank debt facilitiesand short-term working capital loans. For more information, please refer to section titled “Description of Certain Indebtedness”on page 240 of this Letter of Offer.

Depreciation

Depreciation as a percentage of total income for the six months ended September 30, 2005 was 1.31%, for fiscal 2005 it was1.68% and for fiscal 2004 it was 2.30%. Depreciation relates principally to depreciation of our buildings, plant and machinery,furniture, vehicles and IT facilities and equipments.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS — SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2005 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2005

REVENUES

Total Income

Our total income was Rs. 73,425.36 lakhs in the six months ended September 30, 2005, which represented 62.73 % of ourtotal income of Rs. 1,17,058.78 lakhs in fiscal 2005. Our net sales for six months ended September 30, 2005 was Rs. 63,505.52lakhs as compared to Rs. 1,07,995.18 lakhs for fiscal 2005. During the six months ended September 30, 2005, our net salesfor the Time Products Division and Jewellery Division were Rs. 30,040 lakhs and Rs. 33466 lakhs respectively. During the sixmonths ended September 30, 2005, our net sales in the Time Products Division and Jewellery Division were 47.30% and52.70% respectively and our net sales in fiscal 2005 in the Time Products Division and Jewellery Division were 50.55% and49.45% respectively, of our total net sales. The revenues in the six months ended September 30, 2005 reflects a shift in therevenue mix from the Time Products Division to the Jewellery Division.

Other Income

Our other income in the six months ended September 30, 2005 was Rs. 108.40 lakhs, which represented 0.15% of our totalrevenues, as compared to Rs. 272.63 lakhs in fiscal 2005, which represented 0.23% of our total revenues, for fiscal 2005.

The inventory in six months ended September 30, 2005 increased by Rs. 14,255.75 lakhs over the end of fiscal 2005. Thisbuild up in inventory was due to the upcoming festival season where historically we have witnessed an increase in sales.

EXPENDITURE

Raw materials consumed

Our cost of raw materials consumed in the six months ended September 30, 2005 was 46,005.80 lakhs, or 63.86 % of our costof raw materials consumed in fiscal 2005. Our cost of raw materials represented 62.66% and 61.54% of our total income in thesix months ended September 30, 2005 and fiscal 2005 respectively. Our cost or raw materials consumed as a percentage ofnet sales increased in the six months ended September 30, 2005 due to an overall rise in the prices of raw materials.

Purchase of finished goods

The purchase of finished goods in the six months ended September 30, 2005 was Rs. 2,886.53 lakhs, or 96.57% of purchaseof finished goods in fiscal 2005. Purchase of finished goods represented 3.93% and 2.55% of our net sales in the six monthsended September 30, 2005 and fiscal 2005 respectively. The increase in purchase of finished goods was due to an increasein the traded merchandise e.g. Fastrack sunglasses and Tommy Hilfiger watches.

Staff Costs

Our staff cost in the six months ended September 30, 2005 was Rs. 6,033.08 lakhs, or 56.39 % of the staff cost in fiscal 2005.Staff cost represented 8.22% and 9.14% of our total income in the six months ended September 30, 2005 and fiscal 2005respectively.

Other manufacturing expenses

Other manufacturing expenses in the six months ended September 30, 2005 were Rs. 1,479.40 lakhs, or 48.05% of othermanufacturing expenses in fiscal 2005. Other manufacturing expenses as a percentage of total income decreased to 2.01% insix months ended September 30, 2005 from 2.63% in fiscal 2005.

Administration expenses

Administration expenses in the six months ended September 30, 2005 were Rs. 3680.33 lakhs, or 55.54% of other manufacturingexpenses in fiscal 2005. Administration expenses as a percentage of total income decreased to 5.01% in six months endedSeptember 30, 2005 from 5.66% in fiscal 2005.

Advertising

Advertising expenses in the six months ended September 30, 2005 was Rs. 4,847.47 lakhs, or 63.04% of other manufacturingexpenses in fiscal 2005. Advertising expenses as a percentage of total income was 6.60 % in the six months ended September30, 2005 and 6.57 % in fiscal 2005. The advertising expenses as a percentage of total income were nearly the same in the sixmonths ended September 30, 2005 and fiscal 2005.

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Interest

Interest expense in the six months ended September 30, 2005 was Rs. 1177.56 lakhs, or 38.09% of interest expenses in fiscal2005. Interest expenses as a percentage of total income decreased to 1.60% in six months ended September 30, 2005 from2.64% in fiscal 2005. The interest expense decreased because we repaid our previous borrowings and entered into new loanagreements at a lower rate of interest.

Depreciation

Depreciation expenses in the six months ended September 30, 2005 were Rs. 962.35 lakhs, or 49.07% of depreciationexpenses in fiscal 2005. Depreciation expenses in six months ended September 30, 2005 were Rs. 962.35 lakhs as comparedto 1,961.26 lakhs in fiscal 2005. Depreciation expenses as a percentage of total income decreased to 1.31% in six monthsended September 30, 2005 from 1.68% in fiscal 2005.

Profit before exceptional items

Our profit before exceptional items in the six months ended September 30, 2005 was 5004.31 lakhs as compared to 6,736.34lakhs in fiscal 2005. Profit before exceptional items as a percentage of total income increased to 6.82% in the six monthsended September 30, 2005 from 5.75% in fiscal 2005. This increase is due to changes in various revenue and cost items asdiscussed above.

Exceptional items

Exceptional items in the six months ended September 30, 2005 was Rs. 1773.00 lakhs as compared to Rs. 3500.00 lakhs infiscal 2005. For the six months ended September 30, 2005 the exceptional items, comprised of provision for certain loans andadvances to overseas Subsidiaries/Associates.

Profit before Tax – before restatement

Profit before Tax before restatement in the six months ended September 30, 2005 was 3,231.31 lakhs as compared to 3,236.34lakhs in fiscal 2005. Profit before Tax before restatement as a percentage of total income increased to 4.40% in six monthsended September 30, 2005 from 2.76% in fiscal 2005.

Profit before Tax – after restatement

Profit before Tax after restatement in the six months ended September 30, 2005 was 3,231.31 lakhs as compared to 3,355.43lakhs in fiscal 2005. Profit before Tax after restatement as a percentage of total income increased to 4.40 % in six monthsended September 30, 2005 from 2.87 % in fiscal 2005.

Total provision for tax after restatement

Total provision for tax after restatement in the six months ended September 30, 2005 was 658.76 lakhs as compared to 787.87lakhs in fiscal 2005. Total provision for tax after restatement in the six months ended September 30, 2005 and fiscal 2005 was20.39% and 23.48% respectively of the Profit before Tax after restatement.

Net Profit after tax – restated

Net Profit after tax, restated in the six months ended September 30, 2005 was 2,572.55 lakhs as compared to 2,567.56 lakhsin fiscal 2005. Net Profit after tax, restated as a percentage of total income increased to 3.50% in the six months endedSeptember 30, 2005 from 2.19% in fiscal 2005.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS — FISCAL 2005 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2004

REVENUES

Total Income

Our total income in fiscal 2005 was Rs. 1,17,058.78 lakhs as compared to Rs. 93,164.21 lakhs in fiscal 2004 which was anincrease of 25.65%.

Our net sales for fiscal 2005 were Rs. 1,07,995.18 lakhs as compared to Rs. 89,488.71 lakhs for fiscal 2004 which is anincrease of 20.68%. Our net sales increased in fiscal 2005 due to an increase in sales of the Time Products Division fromRs. 46,962 lakhs in fiscal 2004 to Rs. 54,595 lakhs in fiscal 2005 which was an increase of 16.25% and an increase in thesales of the Jewellery Division from Rs. 42,527 lakhs in fiscal 2004 to Rs. 53,400 lakhs in fiscal 2005 which was an increaseof 25.56%. The Time Products Division contributed 49.45% to the net sales while the Jewellery Division contributed 50.55% tothe net sales in fiscal 2005.

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Our other income in fiscal 2005 was Rs. 272.63 lakhs as compared to Rs. 208.68 lakhs for fiscal 2004 which was an increaseof 30.64%. Our other income increased in fiscal 2005 primarily due to an increase in income from interest on staff loans,vendor advances and bank deposits from Rs. 112.06 lakhs in fiscal 2004 to Rs. 145.29 lakhs in fiscal 2005 which was anincrease of 29.65% and an increase in miscellaneous income from Rs. 64.95 lakhs in fiscal 2004 to Rs. 83.77 lakhs in fiscal2005 which was an increase of 28.97%

The inventory in fiscal 2005 increased by Rs. 10,749.91 lakhs over the end of fiscal 2004. The increase in inventory was dueto an increase in the scale and variety of products offered for sale by our Jewellery Division.

EXPENDITURE

Raw materials consumed

The raw materials consumed in fiscal 2005 was Rs. 72,040.75 lakhs as compared to Rs. 58,104.27 lakhs in fiscal 2004 whichwas an increase of 23.98%. Our total income during the same period increased by 25.65%. The raw materials consumedincreased because of an increase in raw materials and components consumed from Rs. 56,665.94 lakhs in fiscal 2004 to Rs.69,925.74 lakhs in fiscal 2005 which was an increase of 23.39%. This increase in consumption is commensurate with increasein sales. Lose tools, store parts and spare parts consumed increased from Rs. 1,438.33 lakhs in fiscal 2004 to Rs. 2,115.01lakhs in fiscal 2005 which was an increase of 47.05%. Our raw materials consumed as a percentage of total income decreasedto 61.54% in fiscal 2005 from 62.37% in fiscal 2004

Purchase of finished goods

The purchase of finished goods in fiscal 2005 was Rs. 2,988.98 lakhs as compared to Rs. 1,243.42 lakhs in fiscal 2004 whichwas an increase of 140.38%. Purchases of finished goods as a percentage of total income increased to 2.55% in fiscal 2005from 1.33% in fiscal 2004. This was primarily due to increase in traded merchandise comprising Fastrack sunglasses andTommy Hilfiger watches.

Staff Costs

Staff cost in fiscal 2005 was Rs. 10,701.68 lakhs as compared to Rs. 9,457.75 lakhs in fiscal 2004 which is an increase of13.15%. The increase was mainly on account of increase in salaries and wages, welfare expenses and increase in deferredrevenue expenditure (such as VRS). The staff cost increased in fiscal 2005 primarily due to an increase in salaries and wagesfrom Rs. 6,815.87 lakhs in fiscal 2004 to Rs.7,702.94 in fiscal 2005 which was an increase of 13.01%. Welfare expensesincreased from Rs. 769.81 lakhs in fiscal 2004 to Rs. 1,046.99 lakhs in fiscal 2005 which was an increase of 36%. Deferredrevenue expenditures, due to VRS, increased from Rs. 960.48 lakhs in fiscal 2004 to Rs. 1,128.94 lakhs in fiscal 2005 ascompared to which was an increase of 17.53%.

The staff cost as a percentage of total income decreased to 9.14% in fiscal 2005 from 10.15% in fiscal 2004.

Other manufacturing expenses

Other manufacturing expenses in fiscal 2005 were Rs. 3,079.13 lakhs as compared to Rs. 2,052.02 lakhs in fiscal 2004 whichwas an increase of 50.05%. Other manufacturing expenses as a percentage of total income increased to 2.63% in fiscal 2005from 2.20% in fiscal 2004.

Administration expenses

Administration expenses in fiscal 2005 were Rs. 6,626.14 lakhs as compared to Rs. 4,822.03 lakhs in fiscal 2004 which wasan increase of 37.41%. Administration expenses as a percentage of total income increased marginally to 5.66% in fiscal 2005from 5.18% in fiscal 2004.

Advertising

The advertising expenses in fiscal 2005 were Rs. 7,689.46 lakhs as compared to Rs. 5,982.21 lakhs in fiscal 2004 which wasan increase of 28.53%. Advertising expense as a percentage of total income increased to 6.57% in fiscal 2005 from 6.42% infiscal 2004. The advertising expenses as a percentage of total income were nearly the same in fiscal 2005 and fiscal 2004.

Interest

Interest expense in fiscal 2005 was Rs. 3,091.74 lakhs as compared to Rs. 3,762.18 lakhs in fiscal 2004 which was a decreaseof 17.82%. Interest expense as a percentage of total income decreased to 2.64% in fiscal 2005 from 4.04% in fiscal 2004.

Depreciation

Depreciation expense in fiscal 2005 was Rs. 1,961.26 lakhs as compared to Rs. 2,147.38 in fiscal 2004 which is a decreaseof 8.67%. The depreciation expense decreased due to a decrease in total net fixed assets to Rs. 17,491.18 in fiscal 2005 fromRs. 17,736.27 in fiscal 2004 which is a decrease of 1.38%.

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Profit before exceptional items

Our profit before exceptional items in fiscal 2005 was Rs. 6,736.34 lakhs as compared to Rs. 3,902.83 lakhs in fiscal 2004,which is an increase of 72.60%. Profit before exceptional items as a percentage of total income increased to 5.75% in fiscal2005 from 4.19% in fiscal 2004.This increase is due to changes in various revenue and cost items as mentioned above.

Exceptional items

Exceptional items in fiscal 2005 were Rs. 3,500 lakhs as compared to Rs. 2,500 lakhs in fiscal 2004, which is an increase of40%. This increase is primarily due to an increase in provision for doubtful loans and advances from Rs. 1,500 lakhs in fiscal2004 to Rs. 3,256 lakhs in fiscal 2005 which was an increase of 117.06%. The exceptional items, comprised of provisions forpermanent diminution in value of investment in a subsidiary and provision for certain loans and advances to overseasSubsidiaries/Associates

Profit before Tax – before restatement

Profit before tax – before restatement in fiscal 2005 was Rs. 3,236.34 lakhs as compared to Rs. 1,402.83 lakhs in fiscal 2004which was an increase of 130.70%. This increase is due to changes in various revenue and cost items as discussed above.

Effect of Change in Accounting policies/estimates

Effect of change in accounting policies in fiscal 2005 was Rs. 119.09 lakhs as compared to Rs. 38.91 lakhs in fiscal 2004which was an increase of 206.06%. This is a combined effect of change in depreciation on computers and change in methodof recognizing VRS liability. For more details, please refer to the sub-section “Changes in accounting policies/estimates in thelast three years” on page 208 of this Letter of Offer.

Profit before Tax – after restatement

Profit before tax – after restatement in fiscal 2005 was Rs. 3,355.43 lakhs as compared to Rs. 1,441.74 lakhs in fiscal 2004which was an increase of 132.73%. This increase is due to changes in various revenue and cost items as discussed above.

Total provision for tax after restatement

Total provision for tax after restatement in fiscal 2005 was Rs. 787.87 lakhs as compared to Rs. 72.73 lakhs in fiscal 2004which was an increase of 983.28%. Total provision for tax after restatement in fiscal 2005 and fiscal 2004 was 23.48% and5.04% respectively of Profit before Tax– after restatement.

Net Profit after tax – restated

Net profit after tax – restated in fiscal 2005 was Rs. 2,567.56 lakhs as compared to Rs. 1,369.01 lakhs in fiscal 2004 which wasan increase of 87.54%. This increase is due to changes in various revenue and cost items as discussed above.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS — FISCAL 2004 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2003

REVENUES

Our total income in fiscal 2004 was Rs. 93,164.21 lakhs as compared to Rs. 75,137.41 lakhs in fiscal 2003 which was anincrease of 23.99%.

Our total net sales for fiscal 2004 was Rs. 89,488.71 lakhs as compared to Rs. 73,593.75 lakhs for fiscal 2003 which is anincrease of 21.60%. Our net sales increased in fiscal 2004 due to an increase in sales of the Time Products Division from Rs.39,091 lakhs in fiscal 2003 to Rs. 46,962 lakhs in fiscal 2004 which was an increase of 20.13% and an increase in sales ofJewellery Division from Rs. 34,503 lakhs in fiscal 2003 to 42,527 in fiscal 2004 which was an increase of 23.25%.

Our other income for fiscal 2004 was Rs. 208.68 lakhs as compared to Rs. 1,039.97 lakhs for fiscal 2003 which was adecrease of 79.93%. The other income decreased due to a decrease in income from trade investments to Rs. 29.14 lakhs infiscal 2004 from Rs. 903.26 lakhs in fiscal 2003 which was a decrease of 96.77%.

The inventory in fiscal 2004 increased by Rs. 2,220.17 lakhs over the end of fiscal 2003 due to an increase in the scale andvariety of products offered.

EXPENDITURE

Raw materials consumed

The raw materials consumed in fiscal 2004 were Rs. 58,104.27 lakhs as compared to Rs. 46,808.45 lakhs in fiscal 2003 whichwas an increase of 24.13%. The raw materials consumed increased because of an increase in raw materials and componentsconsumed from Rs. 45,596.11 lakhs in fiscal 2003 to Rs. 56,665.94 lakhs in fiscal 2004 which was an increase of 24.27%.Loose tools, store parts and spare parts consumed increased from Rs. 1,212.34 lakhs in fiscal 2003 to Rs. 1,438.33 lakhs in

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fiscal 2004 which was an increase of 18.64%. Our raw materials consumed as a percentage of total income was 62.37% infiscal 2004 as compared to 62.30% in fiscal 2003.

Purchases of finished goods

The purchase of finished goods in fiscal 2004 was Rs. 1,243.42 lakhs as compared to Rs. 514.66 lakhs in fiscal 2003 whichwas an increase of 141.60%. Purchases of finished goods a percentage of total income increased to 1.33% in fiscal 2004 from0.68% in fiscal 2003. This increase was mainly due to entry into new product categories of sunglasses and watches.

Staff Costs

Staff cost in fiscal 2004 was Rs. 9,457.75 lakhs as compared to Rs. 7,675.01 lakhs in fiscal 2003 which was an increase of23.23%. The staff cost increased in fiscal 2004 primarily due to an increase in salaries and wages from Rs. 5,702.70 lakhs infiscal 2003 to Rs. 6,815.87 lakhs in fiscal 2004 which was an increase of 19.52%, welfare expenses increased from Rs. 643.37lakhs in fiscal 2003 to Rs. 769.81 lakhs in fiscal 2004 which was an increase of 19.65% and deferred revenue expenditureswritten off – VRS increased from Rs. 517.84 lakhs in fiscal 2003 to Rs. 960.48 lakhs in fiscal 2004 which was an increase of85.47%. Our total staff cost as a percentage of total income decreased to 10.15% in fiscal 2004 from 10.21% in fiscal 2003.This was due to the non annualized impact on the previous fiscal year of 2003.

Other manufacturing expenses

Other manufacturing expenses in fiscal 2004 were Rs. 2,052.02 lakhs as compared to Rs. 1,802.10 lakhs in fiscal 2003 whichwas an increase of 13.86%. Other manufacturing expenses as a percentage of total income decreased to 2.20% in fiscal 2004from 2.40% in fiscal 2003.

Administration expenses

Administration expenses in fiscal 2004 were Rs. 4,822.03 lakhs as compared to Rs. 3,870.12 lakhs in fiscal 2003 which is anincrease of 24.59%. Administration expenses as a percentage of total income increased to 5.18% in fiscal 2005 from 5.15% infiscal 2003.

Advertising

The advertising expenses in fiscal 2004 were Rs. 5,982.21 lakhs as compared to Rs. 4,744.08 lakhs in fiscal 2003 which wasan increase of 26.09%. Advertising expense as a percentage of total income increased to 6.42% in fiscal 2004 from 6.31% infiscal 2003.

Interest

Interest expense in fiscal 2004 was Rs. 3,762.18 lakhs as compared to Rs. 4,134.67 lakhs in fiscal 2003 which was a decreaseof 9.01%. Interest expense as a percentage of total income decreased to 4.04% in fiscal 2004 from 5.50% in fiscal 2003.

Depreciation

Depreciation expense in fiscal 2004 was Rs. 2,147.38 lakhs as compared to Rs. 2,113.78 in fiscal 2003 which is an increaseof 1.58%. The depreciation expense increased in fiscal 2004 even though the total net fixed assets in fiscal 2004 were lessthan the total fixed assets in fiscal 2003. The total fixed assets in fiscal 2004 were Rs. 17,736.27 lakhs as compared to Rs.19087.03 lakhs in fiscal 2003 which is a decrease of 7.08%. The depreciation expense as a percentage of Total Incomedecreased to 2.30% in fiscal 2004 from 4.81% in fiscal 2003.

Profit before exceptional items

Our profit before exceptional items in fiscal 2004 was Rs. 3,902.83 lakhs as compared to Rs. 1,977.79 lakhs in fiscal 2003,which is an increase of 97.33%. Profit before exceptional items as a percentage of total income increased to 4.19% in fiscal2004 from 2.63% in fiscal 2003.This increase is due to changes in various revenue and cost items as discussed above.

Exceptional items

Exceptional items in fiscal 2004 were Rs. 2,500 lakhs as compared to Rs. 1,000 lakhs in fiscal 2003, which is an increase of150%. This increase is primarily due to an increase in provision for doubtful loans and advances from nil in fiscal 2003 to Rs.1500 lakhs in fiscal 2004. The exceptional items, comprised of provisions for permanent diminution in value of investment ina subsidiary and provision for certain loans and advances to overseas Subsidiaries/Associates

Profit before Tax – before restatement

Profit before tax – before restatement in fiscal 2004 was Rs. 1402.83 lakhs as compared to Rs. 977.79 lakhs in fiscal 2003which was an increase of 43.46%. This increase is due to changes in various revenue and cost items as discussed above.

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Effect of Change in Accounting policies

Effect of change in accounting policies in fiscal 2004 was Rs. 38.91 lakhs as compared to Rs. 11.72 lakhs in fiscal 2003 whichwas an increase of 231.99%.

Profit before Tax – after restatement

Profit before tax – after restatement in fiscal 2004 was Rs. 1441.74 lakhs as compared to Rs. 989.51 lakhs in fiscal 2003 whichwas an increase of 45.70%.

Total provision for tax after restatement

Total provision for tax after restatement in fiscal 2004 was Rs. 72.73 lakhs as compared to Rs. 365.21 lakhs in fiscal 2003which was a decrease of 80.09%. Total provision for tax after restatement in fiscal 2004 and fiscal 2003 was 5.04% and36.91% respectively of Profit before Tax– after restatement.

Net Profit after tax – restated

Net profit after tax – restated in fiscal 2004 was Rs. 1,369.01 lakhs as compared to Rs. 624.30 lakhs in fiscal 2003 which wasan increase of 119.28%. This increase is due to changes in various revenue and cost items as discussed above.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS — FISCAL 2003 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2002

REVENUES

Our total income in fiscal 2003 was Rs. 75,137.41 lakhs as compared to Rs. 64,791.93 lakhs in fiscal 2002 which was anincrease of 15.97%.

Our total net sales for fiscal 2003 was Rs. 73,593.75 lakhs as compared to Rs. 66,451.21 lakhs for fiscal 2002 which was anincrease of 10.75%. Our net sales increased in fiscal 2003 due to an increase in sales of the Jewellery Division from Rs.26,766 lakhs in fiscal 2002 to Rs. 34,503 lakhs in fiscal 2003 which was an increase of 28.90%.

Our other income for fiscal 2003 was Rs. 1,039.97 lakhs as compared to Rs. 224.34 lakhs for fiscal 2002 which was anincrease of 363.57%. The other income increased due to an increase in income from trade investments to Rs. 903.26 lakhs infiscal 2003 from Rs. 52.59 lakhs in fiscal 2002 which was an increase of 1617.55%.

The inventory in fiscal 2003 was Rs. 14,191.74 lakhs as compared to Rs. 12,481.90 lakhs in fiscal 2002 which was an increaseof 13.70%. This was due to an increase in the scale and variety of products offered.

EXPENDITURE

Raw materials consumed

The raw materials consumed in fiscal 2003 were Rs. 46,808.45 lakhs as compared to Rs. 37,714.14 lakhs in fiscal 2002 whichwas an increase of 24.11%. Raw materials consumed as a percentage of total income was 62.30% in fiscal 2003 as comparedto 58.21% in fiscal 2002.

Purchases of finished goods

The purchase of finished goods in fiscal 2003 was Rs. 514.66 lakhs as compared to Rs. 208.81 lakhs in fiscal 2002 which wasan increase of 146.47%. Purchases of finished goods as a percentage of total income increased to 0.68% in fiscal 2003 from0.32% in fiscal 2002.

Staff Costs

Staff cost in fiscal 2003 was Rs. 7,675.01 lakhs as compared to Rs. 7,631.55 lakhs in fiscal 2002 which was an increase of0.57%. Our total staff cost as a percentage of total income decreased to 10.21% in fiscal 2003 from 11.78% in fiscal 2002.

Other manufacturing expenses

Other manufacturing expenses in fiscal 2003 were Rs. 1,802.10 lakhs as compared to Rs. 1,608.25 lakhs in fiscal 2002 whichwas an increase of 12.05%. Other manufacturing expenses as a percentage of total income decreased to 2.40% in fiscal 2003from 2.48% in fiscal 2002.

Administration expenses

Administration expenses in fiscal 2003 were Rs. 3,870.12 lakhs as compared to Rs. 3,900.79 lakhs in fiscal 2002 which is adecrease of 0.79%. Administration expenses as a percentage of total income decreased to 5.15% in fiscal 2003 from 6.02%in fiscal 2002.

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Advertising

The advertising expenses in fiscal 2003 were Rs. 4,744.08 lakhs as compared to Rs. 3,654.84 lakhs in fiscal 2002 which wasan increase of 29.80%. Advertising expense as a percentage of total income increased to 6.31% in fiscal 2003 from 5.64% infiscal 2002.

Interest

Interest expense in fiscal 2003 was Rs. 4,134.67 lakhs as compared to Rs. 4,626.64 lakhs in fiscal 2002 which was a decreaseof 10.63%. Interest expense as a percentage of total income decreased to 5.50% in fiscal 2003 from 7.14% in fiscal 2002.

Depreciation

Depreciation expense in fiscal 2003 was Rs. 2,113.78 lakhs as compared to Rs. 2,327.99 in fiscal 2002 which was a decreaseof 9.20%. The total fixed assets in fiscal 2003 were Rs. 19,087.03 lakhs as compared to Rs. 20,007.63 lakhs in fiscal 2002which was a decrease of 4.60%. The depreciation expense as a percentage of total income decreased to 2.81% in fiscal 2003from 3.59% in fiscal 2002.

Profit before exceptional items

Our profit before exceptional items in fiscal 2003 was Rs. 1,977.79 lakhs as compared to Rs. 1,815.82 lakhs in fiscal 2002,which was an increase of 8.92%. Profit before exceptional items as a percentage of total income decreased to 2.63% in fiscal2003 from 2.80% in fiscal 2002.This increase is due to changes in various revenue and cost items as discussed above.

Exceptional items

Exceptional items in fiscal 2003 were Rs. 1,000 lakhs as compared to Rs. Nil in fiscal 2002. For the fiscal 2003, exceptionalitems comprised of provision for permanent diminution in value of investment in a subsidiary.

Profit before Tax – before restatement

Profit before tax – before restatement in fiscal 2003 was Rs. 977.79 lakhs as compared to Rs. 1,815.82 lakhs in fiscal 2002which was a decrease of 46.15%. This increase is due to changes in various revenue and cost items as discussed above.

Effect of Change in Accounting policies

Effect of change in accounting policies in fiscal 2003 was Rs. 11.72 lakhs as compared to Rs. 93.69 lakhs in fiscal 2002 whichwas a decrease of 87.49%. For more details, please refer to the sub-section titled “Changes in accounting policies/estimatesin the last three years” on page 208 of this Letter of Offer.

Profit before Tax – after restatement

Profit before tax – after restatement in fiscal 2003 was Rs. 989.51 lakhs as compared to Rs. 1,909.51 lakhs in fiscal 2002which was a decrease of 48.18% which was mainly due to provision of Rs. 1,000 lakhs for diminution in value of investmentsin a ubsidiary.

Total provision for tax after restatement

Total provision for tax after restatement in fiscal 2003 was Rs. 365.21 lakhs as compared to Rs. 539.37 lakhs in fiscal 2002which was a decrease of 32.29%. Total provision for tax after restatement in fiscal 2003 and fiscal 2002 was 36.91% and28.25% respectively of Profit before Tax– after restatement.

Net Profit after tax – restated

Net profit after tax – restated in fiscal 2003 was Rs. 624.30 lakhs as compared to Rs. 1,370.14 lakhs in fiscal 2002 which wasa decrease of 54.44%. This increase is due to changes in various revenue and cost items as discussed above.

Seasonality

Our business exhibits seasonality due to the bunching up of festivals like Durga Puja, Dussera, Diwali, Christmas and themarriage season in the second half of the financial year, in which historically we have reported higher sales. Our sales in thesecond half have constituted 56.15%, 61.47% and 61.12% of the total sales in fiscal 2005, fiscal 2004 and fiscal 2003 respectively.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Our primary liquidity needs have been to finance our working capital requirements and capital expenditures. To fund thesecosts, we have relied principally on cash flows from our business, short term loans and other borrowings. As of September 30,2005, we had outstanding long-term debt of Rs. 7,638.64 lakhs. In addition, we have short-term working capital facilities of Rs.28,833.67 lakhs with various commercial banks and our borrowings there under are typically for a term of upto 12 months. Formore information on our indebtedness, please refer to section titled “Description of Certain Indebtedness” on page 240 of thisLetter of Offer.

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Cash Flow

The table below summarizes our standalone cash flows - restated under Indian GAAP for the six months ended September 30,2005, fiscal 2005, 2004 and 2003:

(Rs. in lakhs)

Six months Year ended March 31,ended

September30, 2005 2005 2004 2003

Net Cash Generated from Operating Activities (259.12) 16462.23 11614.77 6213.95

Net Cash from (Used in) Investing Activities (2433.41) (1483.61) 225.72 (1773.68)

Net Cash Generated from (Used in) Financing Activities 2281.57 (13385.53) (11490.60) (3741.11)

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents (410.96) 1593.09 349.89 699.16

Operating Activities

Net cash outflow for operating activities in the six months ended September 30, 2005 amounted to Rs. 259.12. Changes incurrent assets and current liabilities that had an impact include increase in sundry debtors by 1,471.03 lakhs, increase ininventories by 14,255.75, decrease in loans and advances by 839.43 lakhs and increase in current liabilities and provisions by8,099.17 lakhs. Cash flow from operating activities is negative primarily due to increase in inventories of Rs. 14,255.75 lakhs.This increase was due to the upcoming festival season of Diwali, Dussera, Christmas and New Year when our sales havebeen historically high.

Net cash inflow for operating activities in fiscal 2005 amounted to Rs. 16,462.23. Changes in current assets and currentliabilities that had an impact in fiscal 2005 include decrease in sundry debtors by 7,370.12 lakhs, increase in inventories by10,749.91 lakhs, increase in loans and advances by 1,190.21 lakhs and increase in current liabilities and provisions by8,836.45 lakhs.

Net cash inflow for operating activities amounted to Rs. 11,614.77 lakhs in fiscal 2004. Changes in current assets and currentliabilities that had an impact in fiscal 2004 include decrease in sundry debtors by Rs.3,535.03 lakhs, increase in inventories by2,220.17 lakhs, increase in loans and advances by 48.48 lakhs and decrease in current liabilities and provisions by 699.29lakhs.

Net cash inflow for operating activities amounted to Rs. 6,213.95 lakhs in fiscal 2003. Changes in current assets and currentliabilities that had an impact in fiscal 2003 include decrease in sundry debtors by Rs. 1,976.73 lakhs, increase in inventoriesby 1,709.84 lakhs, increase in loans and advances by 1,394.78 lakhs and decrease in current liabilities and provisions by501.35 lakhs.

Investing Activities

Net cash outflow for investing activities was Rs. 2,433.41 lakhs for the six months ended September 30, 2005. This net cashoutflow for investing activities resulted primarily from addition to fixed assets of Rs. 2,070.27 lakhs and purchases of investmentsof Rs. 600 lakhs.

Net cash outflow for investing activities was Rs. 1,483.61 lakhs in fiscal 2005 as compared to net cash inflow for investingactivities of Rs. 225.72 lakhs in fiscal 2004. The net cash outflow for investing activities resulted primarily due to addition tofixed assets to Rs. 2,445.12 lakhs in fiscal 2005 from Rs. 809.77 lakhs in fiscal 2004.

Net cash inflow for investing activities was Rs. 225.72 lakhs in fiscal 2004 as compared to net cash outflow for investingactivities of Rs. 1,773.68 lakhs in fiscal 2003. The net cash outflow for investing activities resulted due to purchase of investmentsof Rs. 48.70 lakhs in fiscal 2004 and Rs. 2,246.90 lakhs in fiscal 2003.

Financing Activities

Net cash inflow from financing activities was Rs. 2,281.57 lakhs for the six months ended September 30, 2005 as comparedto cash outflow for financing activities of Rs. 13,385.53 lakhs for fiscal 2005. This net cash from financing activities resultedprimarily from reduction in repayment of borrowings from Rs. 45,250.63 lakhs in fiscal 2005 to 15,577.96 lakhs in the sixmonths ended September 30, 2005.

Net cash outflow from financing activities was Rs. 13,385.3 lakhs in fiscal 2005 as compared to net cash outflow from financingactivities of Rs. 11,490.60 lakhs in fiscal 2004.

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Net cash outflow from financing activities was Rs. 11,490.60 lakhs in fiscal 2004 as compared to net cash outflow fromfinancing activities of Rs. 3,741.11 lakhs in fiscal 2003. The increase in net cash resulted primarily from better cash flow fromoperations.

Accounts Receivables

Our provisions for bad debts were Rs. 459.33 lakhs, Rs. 388.33 lakhs, Rs. 379.20 lakhs and Rs. 165.20 lakhs as at September30, 2005, March 31, 2005, March 31, 2004 and March 31, 2003 respectively. Our total sundry debtors were Rs. 8979.01 lakhs,Rs. 7708.96 lakhs, Rs. 14816.17 lakhs and Rs. 18638.08 lakhs as at September 30, 2005, March 31, 2005, March 31, 2004and March 31, 2003 respectively.

Indebtedness

We rely on Rupee currency denominated borrowings from banks in India and other agencies. We have both secured andunsecured borrowings. For details on the secured and unsecured loans sanctioned and availed by us, please refer to thesection titled “Financial Statements-Annexure III” beginning on page 119 of this Letter of Offer. Please also refer to the sectiontitled “Description of Certain Indebtedness” for details of the loans outstanding as on September 30, 2005, beginning on page240 of this Letter of Offer.

Capital Expenditure

We have made investments of Rs. 3,177.02 lakhs in land, building, plant and machinery over the last three fiscal years tosupport the increase in scale of operations. For details of our current expenditure plans please refer to the section titled“Objects of the Issue” beginning on page 37 of this Letter of Offer. While we have no current plans to make any acquisitionsand equity investments, we may from time to time and in the course of expanding our international presence, consider makingequity investments in targeted international markets and/or enter into strategic alliances. We expect to fund our capitalexpenditure requirements through a combination of internally generated cash and external funding. Our capital expenditureplans are subject to availability of financing on acceptable terms; and changes in management’s views of the desirability ofcurrent plans among others.

Transactions with related parties

For details, please refer to the sections titled “Related Party Transactions” and “History and Corporate Structure- MaterialAgreements” beginning on page 105 and 91 respectively of this Letter of Offer.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of September 30, 2005 we have given guarantees to banks for Rs. 375 lakhs in respect of a loan availed by our AssociateCompany and in respect of certain loans of Rs. 486 lakhs availed by our employees who had opted for the Voluntary RetirementScheme(VRS). In case of any default by any of these parties on whose behalf the Company has issued these guarantees, thebanks would have recourse to the Company. In the case of the loans availed by the VRS Optees, the Company has obtainedan irrevocable authorization from them authorizing the Company to repay on their behalf directly to the bank, from the futurepayments due to these VRS optees under the Voluntary Retirement Scheme.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk

We are exposed to market risks from changes in foreign exchange rates and interest rates. The following discussion is basedon our consolidated financial statements under Indian GAAP.

Exchange Rate Risk

Our margins and net income are affected by the movement of the Indian Rupee against other currencies. In fiscal 2005, 2004and 2003, approximately 8.24%, 9.37% and 7.79% respectively of our total income was earned in currencies other than theIndian Rupee. As of the date of this Letter of Offer, we have not entered into any hedging or forex contract to minimize ourexposure to foreign exchange fluctuations. Accordingly, the depreciation of the Indian Rupee against such foreign currenciescan adversely affect our results of operations.

Interest Rate Risk

Our exposure to interest rate risks relates primarily to our debt. Approximately 41.88% of our total debt as of September 30,2005 bears interest at floating rates, which are primarily tied to the prime lending rates of the banks that have extended loans to us.

Critical Accounting Policies

Preparation of financial statements in accordance with Indian GAAP, the applicable accounting standards issued by the ICAIand the relevant provisions of the Companies Act require our management to make judgments, estimates and assumptionsregarding uncertainties that affect the reported amounts of our assets and liabilities, disclosures of contingent liabilities andthe reported amounts of revenues and expenses. These judgments, assumptions and estimates are reflected in our accountingpolicies, which are more fully described in the report of our auditors in the sections titled “ Financial Statements” beginning onpage 112 of this Letter of Offer.

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Certain of our accounting policies are particularly important to the portrayal of our financial position and results of operationsand require the application of significant assumptions and estimates of our management. We refer to these accounting policiesas our “critical accounting policies”. Our management uses our historical experience and analyses, the terms of existingcontracts, historical cost convention, industry trends, information provided by our agents and information available from otheroutside sources, as appropriate, when forming our assumptions and estimates. However, this task is inexact because ourmanagement is making assumptions and providing estimates on matters that are inherently uncertain.

While we believe that all aspects of our financial statements should be studied and understood in assessing our current andexpected financial condition and results, we believe that the following critical accounting policies warrant additional attention:

Changes in accounting policies/estimates in the last three years

(i) Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS)

Until the year ended March 31, 2004, the Company recognized the liability towards VRS on net present value basis.

In order to comply with the Accounting Standard 29 on Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets issued bythe Institute of Chartered Accountants of India which became mandatory from April 1, 2004, the Company has recognizedthe liability towards VRS on actual basis as compared to the net present value basis followed in earlier years, whichresulted in additional charge to the profit and loss account of the year ended March 31, 2005.

The effect of change in method of recognizing VRS liability has been adjusted for the concerned prior years (i.e. yearended March 31, 2004 and March 31, 2003), so as to recompute the profits and losses of those years had the uniformaccounting policy been followed in each of these years.

(ii) Depreciation

During the year ended March 31, 2002, the Company revised the estimated useful life of the computers from 6 years to 5years. Further, useful life of the computers was revised from 5 years to 4 years during the year ended March 31, 2004. Theeffect of change in estimated useful life of computers has resulted in additional depreciation charge in the respective years.

The effect of revision in estimated useful life of computers has been adjusted for the concerned prior years ( i.e. yearended March 31, 2004, March 31, 2003, March 31, 2002 and March 31, 2001), so as to recompute the profits and lossesof those years considering the uniform estimated useful life of computers for each of these years. Further, reserves as atApril 1, 2000 have been appropriately adjusted to reflect the impact of changes of prior years.

(iii) Gratuity

Until the year ended March 31, 2002, the Company accounted for gratuity as per the provisions of “Payment of GratuityAct, 1972”.

During the year ended March 31, 2003, the gratuity liability was computed in accordance with the gratuity scheme introducedby the Company as against the provisions of “Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972”, which resulted in an additional charge toprofit and loss account for the year ended on that date.

For the purpose of this statement, the said additional charge has been adjusted in the respective years and reserves asat April 1, 2000 have also been appropriately adjusted to reflect the impact of changes of prior years. As the actuarialvaluation was not obtained, the adjustment is done on an estimated basis.

(iv) Deferred tax

In order to comply with the Accounting Standard 22 on Accounting for Taxes on Income issued by the Institute of CharteredAccountants of India which became mandatory from April 1, 2001, the Company for the first time in the year ended March31, 2002 has accounted for deferred tax in respect of timing differences.

Consequent to the change in accounting policy and to have a uniform accounting policy from the year ended March 31,2001, deferred tax asset/liability have been computed for the year ended on that date. The deferred tax asset / liabilityrelating to the period prior to April 1, 2000 have been appropriately adjusted to the balance of general reserve and profitand loss account as at April 1, 2000. Further, consequent to the adjustments made in respect of items referred to in thisAnnexure, the impact on deferred tax has been adjusted in the respective years.

Significant Developments after September 30, 2005 that may affect the future of our operations

Except as stated in this Letter of Offer, to the best of our knowledge no circumstances have arisen since the date of the lastfinancial statements as disclosed in this Letter of Offer which materially and adversely affect or are likely to affect, the tradingand profitability of the Company or their ability to pay their material liabilities within the next 12 months.

Except as stated in this Letter of Offer, there are no subsequent developments after the date of the report of our auditors datedDecember 26, 2005 which we believe are expected to have material impact on the reserves, profits, earnings per share orbook value of the Company.

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Financial and Other Information of Group Companies

In accordance with Clause 6.10.3.2 of the SEBI DIP Guidelines, Financial data for each group company has been derived fromits financial statements prepared in accordance with Indian GAAP.

For the purposes of this section, we have only disclosed the details of the top five listed companies (based on market capitalisationas on February 1, 2006) promoted by Tata Sons Limited, in accordance with Clause 6.10.3.2 of the SEBI DIP Guidelines.

1. Tata Consultancy Services Limited

2. Tata Motors Limited

3. Tata Steel Limited

4. The Indian Hotels Company Limited

5. Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited

We have not disclosed the details of the group companies of TIDCO, since it is a state industrial development corporation.

The details of each of the Indian group companies mentioned above have been described below in the same order.

1. TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED (“TCS”)

TCS was originally incorporated as RR Donnelley (India) Private Limited on January 19, 1995 as a private limited company,under the provisions of the Companies Act. On March 19, 2001 the name was changed to Orchid Print India Limited.Subsequently, on December 17, 2002 the name was again changed to Tata Consultancy Services Limited. On August 9,2004, the Tata consultancy services division of Tata Sons Limited was transferred to TCS pursuant an order of the HighCourt of Mumbai dated May 9, 2003 and April 7, 2004 in terms of the Scheme of Arrangement between Tata Sons Limited,Tata Consultancy Services Limited and their respective shareholders and creditors under Sections 391-394 of theCompanies Act. The registered office of TCS is at Bombay House, 24 Homi Street, Fort Mumbai 400 001. TCS is engagedin the business of application software development, maintenance and enhancement, enterprise solutions implementation,software products and frameworks, software research and development, IT enabled services and IT infrastructureestablishment and maintenance. The equity shares of TCS are listed on the BSE and NSE.

Board of Directors

The directors on the board of TCS as on September 30, 2005 are:

1. Mr. R.N. Tata, Chairman

2. Mr. Aman Mehta

3. Mr. Naresh Chandra

4. Mr. S. Ramadorai, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Direcor

5. Mr. V. Thyagarajan

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Shareholding

The equity shareholding of TCS as on September 30, 2005 is given below:

Sl.No Name of the Shareholder No of Shares Percentage (%)

A PROMOTER’S HOLDING

Promoter Group

Indian Promoter Tata Sons Limited 38,71,75,029 80.64

Foreign Promoter - -

Persons Acting In Concert

Jamsetji Tata Trust 95,31,250 1.99

Navajbai Ratan Tata Trust 54,68,750 1.14

Others 51,75,971 1.08

Sub Total 40,73,51,000 84.84

B NON PROMOTER HOLDING

B1 Institutional Investors

1 Mutual Funds and UTI 38,81,964 0.81

2 Banks, Financial Institutions, Insurance Companies(Central/State Government Institutions/non –Government Institutions) 63,19,790 1.32

B2 Foreign Institutional Investors 3,33,31,710 6.94

Sub Total of non promoters holding 4,35,33,464 9.07

C OTHERS

Private Corporate Bodies 21,45,318 0.45

Indian Public 2,57,39,038 5.36

NRIs/OCBs 11,81,663 0.25

Any Other

i. Others 1,52,396 0.03

ii. Foreign Nationals 11,930 0.00

1,64,236 0.03

Sub Total of Others 2,92,30,345 6.09

GRAND TOTAL 48,01,14,809 100

Financial Performance

The financial performance of TCS for the last three years is given below:

(Rs. in lakhs, except per share data)

Particulars Year ended Year ended Year endedMarch 31, 2005 March 31, 2004 March 31, 2003

Sales and other income 810,258 4,28.98 197.12

Profit on sale of long term trade investment 1,344.92 -

Profit/(Loss) after tax 183,142 1517.48 103.05

Equity capital (par value Rs. 1 per share) 4,801.00 3,644.00 3,644.00

Reserves and Surplus 327,304 10,64.23 40.06

Earnings per share (Rs.) 38.93* 0.42 0.28

Book value per equity share (Rs.) 69.17 12.92 10.11

* Including exceptional items.

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Share Price Data

The high and low for the equity shares of TCS in the last six months as quoted on the NSE is provided below.

Month Monthly High Monthly Low

September – 2005 1638.00 1351.00

October – 2005 1504.90 1355.00

November – 2005 1550.00 1388.40

December – 2005 1,753.00 1,518.75

January – 2006 1,749.90 1,602.10

February -2006 1,704.00 1,605.00

Source: www.nseindia.com

The closing share price as on March 8, 2005 was Rs. 1744.30.

Investor Redressal Mechanism and Investor Complaints

The company has an Investor Relations Department (IRD) which was set up in June 2004. The IRD focuses on servicingthe needs of retail investors, institutional investors, analysts, brokers and the general public. In addition a shareholders /investor grievance committee of directors has been constituted to specifically look into the redressal of complaints ofinvestors such as transfer or credit of shares to demat accounts, non-receipt of dividend / notices / annual reports.

Two investor complaints were pending as on September 30, 2005.

Promise versus Performance

TCS completed a public issue of 55,452,600 equity shares of Rs. 1 each for cash at a price of Rs. 850 per share aggregatingRs. 471,347 lakhs in August 2004, consisting of a fresh issue of 22,775,000 Equity Shares and an offer for sale of32,677,600 equity shares by certain selling shareholders (including Tata Sons Limited). There was also a green shoeoption, of 83,17,880 equity shares offered by Tata Sons Limited for cash at a price of Rs. 850 per equity share aggregatingRs. 70,702 lakhs. The issue closed on August 5, 2004.

The object of the issue was to create a public trading market for the equity share of TCS by listing them on the stockexchange, to enhance their visibility and brand name, to enable them to use the equity shares for acquisition and toprovide liquidity to the then existing shareholders. The net proceeds of the fresh issue of equity shares has been utilizedto pay the transfer consideration of Rs. 2,30,000 lakhs to Tata Sons Limited pursuant to the Scheme of arrangementmentioned earlier. TCS did not receive any proceeds of the offer for sale of equity shares by the selling shareholders andfrom the sale of the equity shares pursuant to the exercise of the green shoe option. No financial projections were madein the prospectus for the same

The rate of dividend paid since the issue was as follows:

In 2004-2005

First Interim Dividend: Rs. 3.00 per share of Re. 1 each declared on October 21, 2004

Second Interim Dividend: Rs. 3.50 per share of Re. 1 each declared on January 20, 2005

Third Interim Dividend: Rs. 5.00 per share of Re. 1 each declared on July 19, 2005

In 2005-2006

First Interim Dividend: Rs. 3.00 per share of Re. 1 each declared on August 12, 2005

Second Interim Dividend: Rs. 3.00 per share of Re. 1 each declared on October 11, 2005

Third Interim Dividend: Rs. 3.00 per share of Re.1 each declared on January 12, 2006

2. TATA MOTORS LIMITED (“TATA MOTORS”)

Tata Motors was originally incorporated as The Tata Locomotive and Engineering Company Limited on September 1,1945 as a public limited company, under the provisions of the Indian Companies Act, 1913. On September 24, 1960, thename of the company was changed to Tata Engineering and Locomotive Company Limited. Subsequently on July 29,2003, the name of the company was changed to Tata Motors Limited. The registered office of Tata Motors is at Bombay

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House, 24 Homi Street, Fort Mumbai 400 001. Tata Motors is engaged in the business of manufacture of automobiles invarious categories such as heavy, medium, light commercial vehicles, business utility vehicles and passenger cars. Theequity shares of Tata Motors are listed on BSE, NSE, Madhya Pradesh Stock Exchange and the Calcutta Stock Exchange.

Board of Directors

The directors on the board of Tata Motors as on September 30, 2005 are:

1. Mr. Ratan N Tata, Chairman

2. Mr. N.A. Soonawala

3. Dr. J.J. Irani

4. Mr. J.K. Sethna

5. Mr. V.R. Mehta

6. Mr. R. Gopalakrishnan

7. Mr. N.N. Wadia

8. Mr. Helmut Petri

9. Mr. S.A. Naik

10. Mr. Ravi Kant, Managing Director

11. Mr. P.P. Kadle,

12. Mr. Peter K.M. Fietzek, Alternate Director to Mr. Helmut Petri

Shareholding

The equity shareholding of Tata Motors as on September 30, 2005 is given below:

Sl.No Name of the Shareholder No of Shares Percentage (%)

A. Promoter’s Holding

Promoters

Principal Promoter Tata Sons Limited 8,41,38,325 22.36

Promoter Group – Tata Companies and Trusts 4,48,89,467 11.93

Foreign Promoters 0 0

Person acting in concert 0 0

Sub Total 12,90,27,792 34.29

B. Non Promoter’s Holding

Institutional Investors

Mutual Funds and UTI 14,540,562 3.86

Banks, Financial Institutions, Insurance Companies(Central/State Government Institutions / Non –Government Institutions) 4,07,31,701 10.83

FIIS 8,73,64,708 23.22

Sub Total Non Promoter’s Holding 14,26,36,971 37.91

OTHERS

Private Corporate Bodies 52,72,858 1.40

Indian Public 4,29,29,318 11.41

NRIs/OCBs 32,18,021 0.86

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Sl.No Name of the Shareholder No of Shares Percentage (%)

Any Other

Foreign Institutional Investors – DR 14,613 0.00

Independent Directors & their Relatives 28,892 0.01

Other Directors & their Relatives 1,16,959 0.03

Citibank NA as Depository for ADR holders 2,65,94,091 7.07

Daimler Chrysler AG 2,55,96,476 6.80

Citigroup Global Markets Mauritius Private Limited 8,20,709 0.22

Sub total 10,45,91,937 27.80

GRAND TOTAL 37,62,56,700 100.00

Financial Performance

The financial performance of Tata Motors for the last three years is given below:

(Rs. in lakhs, except per share data)

Particulars Year ended Year ended Year endedMarch 31, 2005 March 31, 2004 March 31, 2003

Sales and other income 20,64,866.00 15,55,242.00 10,85,874.00

Profit/(Loss) after tax 1,23,695.00 81,034.00 30,011.00

Equity capital (par value Rs. 10 per share) 36,179.00 35,683.00 31,983.00

Reserves and Surplus 3,74,960.00 3,23,677.00 2,27,733.00

Earnings per Share(Rs.) 34.38 24.68 9.38

Book value per equity share (Rs.) 114 102 81

The high and low for the equity shares of Tata Motors in the last six months as quoted on the NSE is provided below.

Month Monthly High Monthly Low

September – 2005 549.5 463.0

October – 2005 576.5 456.35

November – 2005 589.6 441.0

December – 2005 665.50 545.50

January – 2006 711.60 608.30

February -2006 822.40 698.00

Source: www.nseindia.com

The closing share price as on March 8, 2006 was Rs. 927.20

Investor Redressal Mechanism and Investor Complaints

The investor grievance committee of the board is empowered to oversee the redressal of investors complaints pertainingto share/debenture transfers, non receipt of annual reports, interest/dividend payments, issue of duplicate certificates,transmission (with and without legal representation) of shares and debentures and other miscellaneous complaints.

As on September 30, 2005, there were 72 unresolved complaints out of which 71 complaints relates to non-receipt ofdividend.

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Promise versus Performance

Tata Motors came out with a simultaneous but unlinked right issue of convertible debentures with warrants and securedredeemable non convertible debentures with warrants in September 2001. No financial projections were made in theletter of offer of the said issue.

3. Tata Steel Limited (“Tata Steel”)

Tata Steel was originally incorporated as The Tata Iron and Steel Company Limited on August 26, 1907 as a public limitedcompany, under the provisions of the Indian Companies Act, 1882. The name of the company was changed to Tata SteelLimited with effect from August 12, 2005. The registered office of Tata Steel is at Bombay House, 24 Homi Street, FortMumbai 400 001. Tata Steel is engaged in the business of manufacturing and dealing in steel and steel products. It is thelargest producer of saleable steel in India in the private sector. Most of Tata Steel’s manufacturing facilities are located inJamshedpur (Jharkhand). Tata Steel’s bearing division is located at Kharagpur (West Bengal), ferro manganese plant islocated in Joda (Orissa), charge chrome plant is located in Bamnipal (Orissa) and cold rolling complex is located inTarapur (Maharashtra). Tata Steel also has mines, collieries and quarries in the states of Jharkhand, Orissa and Karnataka.The equity shares of Tata Steel are listed on the BSE, NSE and Calcutta Stock Exchange.

Board of Directors

The directors on the board of Tata Steel as on September 30, 2005 are:1. Mr. R.N. Tata - Chairman2. Mr. Keshub Mahindra3. Mr. Nusli N. Wadia4. Mr. S.M. Palia5. Mr. P.K. Kaul6. Mr. S. Krishna7. Mr. K.M. Birla8. Mr. Ishaat Hussain9. Mr. J.J. Irani10. Mr. B. Jitender11. Mr. B. Muthuraman - Managing Director12. Dr. T. Mukherjee13. Mr. A.N. Singh

Shareholding

The equity shareholding of Tata Steel as on September 30, 2005 is given below:

Sl.No Name of the Shareholder No of Shares Percentage (%)

A PROMOTER’S HOLDING

PromotersTata Sons Limited 10,95,73,040 19.80Tata Motors Limited 2,58,06,729 4.66Others 1,16,82,447 2.11Foreign Promoters - -PERSONS ACTING IN CONCERT - -Sub Total 147,062,216 26.57

B. NON PROMOTERS HOLDINGINSTITUTIONAL INVESTORSMutual Funds and UTI 1,17,42,239 2.12

Banks, Financial Institutions, Insurance Companies(Central/State Government Institutions /Non Government Institutions)

- Life Insurance Corporation of India 6,68,78,529 12.08

- New India Assurance Company Limited 1,05,66,937 1.91

- Oriental Insurance Company Limited 70,55,967 1.28

- National Insurance Company Limited 74,53,450 1.35

- Others 1,25,85,158 2.27

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Sl.No Name of the Shareholder No of Shares Percentage (%)

FIIS

- HSBC Global Investment Funds A/c HSBC Global InvestmentFunds Mauritius Limited 1,68,24,600 3.04

- Janus Contrarian Fund 74,37,463 1.34

- Genesis Indian Investment Company Limited A/c Emsaf Mauritius 1,00,91,500 1.82

Others 7,76,52,725 14.03

Sub Total of non promoter’s holding 22,82,88,568 41.24

OTHERS

Private Corporate Bodies 2,74,81,491 4.97

Indian Public 14,82,08,553 26.78

NRIs/OCBs 23,08,867 0.42

Any Other

- Citi Bank N A – GDR 3,867 0.00

- Independent Directors & Relatives 21,642 0.00

- Other Directors & their Relatives 97,652 0.02

Sub Total of Others 17,81,22,072 32.19

TOTAL 55,34,72,856 100.00

Financial Performance

The financial performance of Tata Steel for the last three years is given below:

(Rs. in lakhs, except per share data)

Particulars Year ended Year ended Year endedMarch 31, 2005 March 31, 2004 March 31, 2003

Sales and other income 14,64,698 10,84,290 8,77,171

Profit/(Loss) after tax 347,416 1,74,622 1,01,231

Equity capital (par value Rs. 10 per share) 55,367 36,918 36,918

Reserves and Surplus* 6,29,143 3,99,071 2,81,684

Earnings per Share(Rs.) 62.77 31.55 27.43

Book value per equity share (Rs.) 123.68 118.16 86.63

* Net of miscellaneous expenditure to the extent not written off or adjusted.

The high and low for the equity shares of Tata Steel in the last six months as quoted in the NSE is provided below.

Month Monthly High Monthly Low

September – 2005 455.65 349.90

October – 2005 436.10 329.00

November – 2005 375.00 331.00

December – 2005 384.70 345.85

January – 2006 407.50 343.60

February -2006 437.85 379.10

(Source: www.nseindia.com)

The closing share price as on March 8, 2006 was Rs. 473.30

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Investor Redressal Mechanism and Investor Complaints

An investor‘s grievance committee was constituted on March 23, 2000 to specifically look into the redressal of investorscomplaints like transfer of shares, non receipt of balance sheet and non receipt of declared dividend etc.

As on September 30, 2005, a total of 348 investor complaints were pending.

Promise versus Performance

Tata Steel has not come out with any rights or public issue in the last three (3) years.

4. The Indian Hotels Company Limited (“IHCL”)

IHCL was incorporated as a public limited company under the provisions of the Indian Companies Act, 1882, with itsregistered office at Mandlik House, Mandlik Road, Mumbai 400 001. IHCL is engaged in the business of owning, operatingand managing hotels, resorts, palaces etc. in India and abroad. The equity shares of IHCL are listed on the BSE, NSE,Delhi Stock Exchange Association Limited, Madras Stock Exchange Limited and Bangalore Stock Exchange Limited.IHCL is registered with the SEBI as a Category 1- Registrar to an Issue and Shares Transfer Agent.

Board of Directors

The directors on the board of IHCL as on September 30, 2005 are:

1. Mr. Ratan N. Tata, Chairman2. Mr. R.K. Krishna Kumar3. Mr. J.J. Bhabha4. Mr. N.A. Soonawala5. Mr. S.K. Kandhari6. Mr. K.B. Dadiseth7. Mr. Deepak Parekh8. Mr. Jagadish Capoor9. Mr. Tejendra Khanna10. Mr. Shapoor Mistry11. Mr. M. Valli Moosa12. Mr. Raymond N. Bickson, Managing Director

Shareholding

The equity shareholding of IHCL as on September 30, 2005 is given below:

Sl.No Name of the Shareholder No of Shares Percentage (%)

1 Tata Trust 78,97,246 14.46

2 Tata Companies 82,94,974 15.19

3 Taj Group Companies 4,27,567 0.78

4 Nationalised/Co-Op./Foreign Banks 1,31,097 0.24

5 Mutual Funds 29,62,376 5.42

6 Financial Institutions 55,74,080 10.21

7 Insurance Companies 34,50,355 6.32

8 Foreign Institutional Investors 1,24,90,734 22.87

9 Directors, Company Secretary. & their Relatives 40,994 0.08

10 Non Resident Indians 2,48,471 0.46

11 Global Depository Receipt 5,98,882 1.10

12 Corporate Bodies 14,41,924 2.64

13 Resident Individuals & HUF 1,10,16,232 20.17

14 NSDL & CDSL Clearing Member 31,285 0.06

TOTAL 5,46,06,217 100.00

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Financial Performance

The financial performance of IHCL for the last three years is given below:

(Rs. in lakhs, except per share data)

Particulars Year ended Year ended Year endedMarch 31, 2005 March 31, 2004 March 31, 2003

Sales and other income 87,324 69,916 59,071

Profit/(Loss) after tax 10,586 6,065 4,048

Equity capital (par value Rs. 10 per share) 5,052 4,512 4,512

Reserves and Surplus 1,08,180 84,479 84,217

Earnings per Share(Rs.) 18.63 13.06 8.97Diluted After Extraordinary Items

Book value per equity share (Rs.) 224.95 196.75 196.65

The high and low for the equity shares of IHCL in the last six months as quoted on NSE is provided below.

Month Monthly High Monthly Low

September – 2005 799.00 730.10

October – 2005 805.00 706.00

November – 2005 966.00 735.00

December – 2005 1,019.80 905.00

January – 2006 1,326.80 985.05

February -2006 1,355.00 1,170.10

The closing share price as on March 8, 2006 was Rs. 1325.25

Investor Redressal Mechanism and Investor Complaints

The share transfer and shareholders’ / investor grievance committee has necessary powers to carry out the handling ofshareholders / investor grievances. The brief terms of reference of the committee include redressing shareholder andinvestor complaints like transfer of shares, non-receipt of balance sheet, non-receipt of dividends, etc. Share transfers areprocessed weekly and approved by the committee. Investor grievances are placed before the committee.

As on September 30, 2005, there are no investor complaints pending.

Promise versus Performance

IHCL has not come out with any rights or public issue in the last three (3) years.

5. Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited (“VSNL”)

VSNL was incorporated on March 19, 1986 as a public limited company under the Companies Act, with its registeredoffice at Videsh Sanchar Bhavan, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Mumbai 400 001. The Company received its certificate ofcommencement of business on March 21, 1986. VSNL holds the license for International Long Distance Services and isalso licensed to provide National Long Distance services and Internet services in India. The company also provides valueadded services which includes International Leased Lines, Inmarsat Mobile Services, Managed Data Network and otherrelated services. The equity shares and related (American Depositary Receipts) are listed on the BSE, NSE and New YorkStock Exchange.

Board of Directors

The directors on the board of VSNL as on September 30, 2005 are:

1. Mr. Subodh Bhargava - Chairman

2. Mr. N.Srinath - Executive Director

3. Mr. Suresh Krishna

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4. Mr. Ishaat Hussain

5. Mr. K.A. Chaukar

6. Mr. F.A. Vandrevala

7. Mr. Pankaj Agrawala

8. Mr. Mukund Rajan

9. Mr. N. Parameswaran

10. Mr. P.V. Kalyansundaram

11. Dr. V.R.S. Sampath

Shareholding

The equity shareholding of VSNL as on September 30, 2005 is given below

Sl.No Name of the Shareholder No of Shares Percentage (%)

A. Promoter‘s Holding

Promoters

Indian Promoters 20,18,81,239 70.84

Foreign Promoters 0 0

Persons Acting in Concert 0 0

Sub Total of Promoter Holding 20,18,81,239 70.84

B. NON PROMOTER HOLDING

Institutional Investors

Mutual Funds and UTI 32,82,489 1.15

Banks, Financial Institutions, Insurance Companies(Central/ State Government Institutions,Non Government Institutions) 2,37,98,718 8.35

FII‘s 2,53,37,833 8.89

Sub Total of non promoters holding 5,24,19,040 18.39

Others

Private Corporate Bodies 51,38,678 1.80

Indian Public 93,72,779 3.29

NRIs/OCBs 2,55,445 0.09

Shares In Transit – NSDL 2,235 0.00

Bank Of New York - ADR 1,59,30,584 5.59

Sub Total 3,06,99,721 10.77

TOTAL 28,50,00,000 100

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Financial Performance

The financial performance of VSNL for the last three years is given below:

(Rs. in lakhs, except per share data)

Particulars Year ended Year ended Year endedMarch 31, 2005 March 31, 2004 March 31, 2003

Sales and other income 3,41,044.23 3,37,106.86 4,81,253.07

Profit/(Loss) after tax 75,636.74 37,766.50 78,007.15

Equity capital (par value Rs. 10 per share) 28,500.00 28,500.00 28,500.00

Reserves and Surplus 5,44,304.68 4,88,217.67 5,26,541.88

Earnings per Share(Rs.10) 26.54 13.25 27.37

Book value per equity share (Rs.10) 200.98 181.31 194.75

The high and low for the equity shares of VSNL in the last six months as quoted on NSE is provided below.

Month Monthly High Monthly Low

September – 2005 409.00 327.10

October – 2005 423.00 270.00

November – 2005 379.90 287.50

December – 2005 430.90 355.70

January – 2006 406.45 350.55

February -2006 402.00 361.55

(Source: www.nseindia.com)

The closing share price as on March 8, 2006 was Rs. 381.90

Investor Redressal Mechanism and Investor Complaints

Complaints received are normally attended to and replied within one week of receipt by the Company/its Registrars. Allinvestor complaints that cannot be settled at the level of the Company Secretary/its Registrars are placed before theinvestor grievance committee for advice.

As on September 30, 2005, there were no investor complaints pending.

Promise versus Performance

VSNL has not come out with any rights or public issue in the last three (3) years.

INDIAN ENTITIES DISASSOCIATED FROM OUR PROMOTERS

Tata Sons Limited has disassociated from Tata Infomedia Limited as the business of the company was not forming part ofthe business segments in which Tata Sons Limited wished to focus.

TIDCO has disinvested shares aggregating to Rs. 40 lakhs held in Supreme Suguna Foods Company Limited, as associatesector company in favour of the private promoter, as per the associate sector agreement entered with the private promoter.

There are no other Indian entities which the Promoters have disassociated from in the last three years.

COMMON PURSUITS

We do not have any common pursuits, conflict of interest (including related party transactions within the aforesaid promotergroup), the significance of these transactions, if any, on the financial performance of the companies (including sales orpurchase) does not exceed 10% of the total sales or purchase of the Company, including material items of income/expenditure arising out of transactions in the promoter group.

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GROUP COMPANIES MAKING LOSSES OR NEGATIVE NET WORTH

None of the companies forming part of the Promoter group of companies have accumulated losses or negative networth.

SICK COMPANIES/BIFR PROCEEDINGS

None of the companies forming part of the Promoter group of companies have been declared sick.

STRUCK OFF FROM THE REGISTER OF THE REGISTRAR OF COMPANIES

None of the companies forming part of the Promoter group of companies have been struck from the Register of theRegistrar of Companies in the last three years.

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SECTION VI : LEGAL AND OTHER INFORMATION

OUTSTANDING LITIGATION AND DEFAULTS

Except as stated in this Letter of Offer, there is no outstanding or pending litigation, suit, criminal or civil prosecution, proceedinginitiated for offence (irrespective of whether specified in paragraph (I) of Part 1 of Schedule XIII of the Companies Act) orlitigation for tax liabilities against the Company, its Subsidiary, Promoters, top five listed companies promoted by Tata SonsLimited or Directors and there are no defaults, non payment or overdues of statutory dues, institutional or bank dues or duestowards holders of debentures, bonds and fixed deposits and arrears of preference shares, other than unclaimed liabilities ofthe Company or its Subsidiaries and no disciplinary action has been taken by SEBI or any stock exchanges against theCompany, its Subsidiaries, Promoters, top five listed companies promoted by Tata Sons Limited or Directors.

Cases filed against the Company

Civil Cases

1. A civil suit (Suit No. 2462 of 1995) has been filed by Nehru Place Hotels Limited, Delhi in the High Court of Delhi. Theplaintiff claims that the lease in our Company’s favour has expired by efflux of time and therefore has also claimed foralleged arrears of damages/mesne profits. The plaintiff seeks to recover Rs. 15,91,200 on account of arrears of damages/mesne profit, Rs. 3,97,800 per month or prevailing market rate of rent on account of recovery of damage mesne profitsfrom date of filing of suit till actual delivery of possession of premises, pendente lite and future interest at the rate of 24%per annum. The case is at the stage of evidence. We have filed our written statement in this regard. The matter is postedfor cross examination of plaintiff witness and the case is now posted to April 24, 2006 for hearing.

2. Writ Appeals (W.A.No.1448 of 2004 and W.A.No.1598 of 2005 respectively) have been filed by Union of India, representedby its Secretary, Ministry of Food and Civil Supplies, Department of Civil Supplies, New Delhi and Government of AndhraPradesh against the judgement passed by the Andhra Pradesh High Court on January 2,2003 in favour of our Companydeclaring that the sale of Timex Watches sold in plastic boxes or containers do not attract S.1 and 39 of the Standards ofWeights and Measures Act 1976 and Rule 4,5,10 of the Standards of Weights and Measures (packaged commodities)Rules, 1977 relating to specifications as to date of manufacture and price etc. to be mentioned on the containers and thatthe seizure of watches by the Senior Inspector of Legal Metrology, Weights and Measurements Department, Mahabubnagarare illegal, null and void. The High Court has admitted the appeal and the matter is yet to be listed for further hearing.

3. An order has been passed against the Company by the Principal District Judge, Krishnagiri in (O.S. No.61 of 2004) infavour of State Bank of India, Hosur ordering the Company to pay a sum of Rs.5,20,000 along with simple interest at 6%p.a. from the date of plaint till realisation for presenting a demand draft, which was alleged to be forged, to the plaintiffbank. The Company has informed us that they are in the process of filing an affidavit for seeking an order of stay.

4. An application vide (Arb.Misc.No.28 of 2004) has been filed by Crescent Art Times Private Limited, Bhubaneshwar againstour Company, Mr. Bhaskar Bhat and its officers before District Judge, Khurda, Bhubaneshwar under S. 9 of the Arbitrationand Conciliation Act, 1996 restraining our Company from stopping the billing and termination of the Franchise Agreementand allowing the petitioner to continue run the business till the disposal of dispute before the arbitrator. The Company hasfiled an appeal in the High Court, at Cuttack. The Honourable High Court has stayed the order of the District Judge tilldisposal of Civil Revision Petition.

5. A petition (I.A.No.403 of 2003 in O.A.No.53 of 2003) has been filed by State Bank of India, Nellore before the PresidingOfficer, Debts Recovery Tribunal (DRT), Vishakapatnam for recovery of a loan from M/s Vandana Business Systems,Chennai by way of sale of hypothecated movable properties of the latter which include 433 watches alleged to be ownedby our Company Upon the order dated July 22, 2003, the Company deposited 433 watches with the DRT. Company filedan appeal (M.A. No.194 of 2003) before the Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal for stay of further proceedings by the DRT,which was disposed off against the Company. On an appeal (W.P.No.12373 of 2004) filed in the High Court of AndhraPradesh by the Company, the Court has directed the bank for sale of watches and the money accrued to be deposited inthe Bank pending trial. Matter is pending before DRT and the trial is yet to commence.

Criminal Cases

1. A criminal complaint (STC No.2 of 2003) has been filed by the State of Andhra Pradesh and others before the III AdditionalJudicial Magistrate Court of First Class, Tirupathi. Further, summons were issued to the Managing Director for contraventionof some of the provisions of the Standards of Weights and Measures Act and Rules and for compounding of the offence.The Company has filed its discharge application before the Magistrate under S.239 of Criminal Procedure Code, claimingthe settlement of the issue by Honourable High Court, of Andhra Pradesh in Writ Petition (W.P.No.14473 of 1997) whereinit has held the non applicability of provisions of the Standards of Weights and Measures Act and Rules The Magistrate ishearing the discharge application filed by the Company. The case is posted for hearing in April, 2006..

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2. A charge sheet (Traffic Case C.C. No. 6 of 2004) was issued to our Company under S.12 (1) of the Karnataka MotorVehicles Act, 1957 for non-payment of motor vehicle tax of Rs.54,450 for the period March 1,1997 till LTT (Life Time Tax).The Company contends that it had sold the vehicle in the year 1996 and has tendered evidence including evidence of thepurchaser. The final arguments in the matter have been completed and is reserved for for orders.

3. Criminal Summons (S.C.C. No.515 of 2005) have been issued to our Company by the Assistant Superintendent ChiefJudicial Magistrate, Osmanbad for the case filed in the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Osmanabad filed by the DeputyController of Weights and Measures, Aurangabad for the alleged contravention of S.39 and S.63 of the Standards ofWeights and Measures Act, 1976 and Rule 2(r), 6(1), 23(1) of the Standards of Weights and Measures Rules, 1977. TheAssistant Superintendent Chief Judicial Magistrate, Osmanbad instructed us to appear on July 26, 2005. In response tothis summons we filed a criminal Writ Petition (Criminal Writ Petition No. 354 of 2005), pursuant to which the proceedingsunder the said summons have been stayed by Criminal Writ Petition No. 354 of 2005.

4. An appeal (M.F.A. No.516 of 2002) has been filed in the High Court of Karnataka by Mr. Sudarshan Wadia against ourCompany appealing against the order of Additional City Civil Judge, Bangalore in Suit No. 3464 of 2000 granting injunctionin favour of our Company against the release of bank guarantee amounting to Rs.1.25 crores issued in favour of theappellant in relation to licensing of appellant's property to our Company. We have been informed that the M.F.A standsposted for final hearing.

Suits filed by the Company

Intellectual Property Cases

1. A suit (Suit No. 1577 of 2003) for permanent injunction has been filed by the Company against Mr. Nitin P. Jain thedirector of M/s Preeti Marketing, Kolkata in the High Court of Delhi restraining the defendants from manufacturing andmarketing watches under the trademark ‘SONA’ alleging that it is a deceptively similar mark and also has a similar layoutand get up for packaging with a dishonest intention to encash the benefits of international goodwill of the Company. Thematter was listed before the Honourable Court on December 06,2005 for disposal of application under Order 6 Rule 17 foramendment of plaint in order to include the relief of infringement of trademark SONATA which is now a registered trademark.The High Court has posted the matter on April 13, 2006 for disposal of interim application.

2. A civil suit (C.S.No.75 of 2002) has been filed by our Company in the High Court of Madras against Kanishk Jewellery,Chennai seeking permanent injunction restraining the defendant for making use of the name ‘Kanishk’ for its goods and/or corporate name and also for passing off action, and is contesting the same to be phonetically and confusingly similar to‘Tanishq’. The written statement has been filed by the defendant. The application (O.A No.78 of 2002) for interim injunctionagainst the defendant was filed by our Company which was dismissed by the Honourable Court. In light of the same ourCompany has filed an appeal (O.S.A No.127 of 2003) against the said order. We have been informed that suit is pendingfor commencement of trial.

Criminal Cases

1. A criminal complaint (P.C.R. No. 6017 of 2003) (C.C.No.26508 of 2003) has been filed in the Court of The XIV ChiefMetropolitan Magistrate by our Company under S.200 of the Criminal Procedure Code read with Ss.138, 141 and 142 ofthe Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 against Film Plus Innovations Private Limited and its Managing Director for thebouncing of two cheques for a total sum of Rs.1,60,000 both drawn on Citibank N.A., Bangalore presented to our Companyfor the sum due to us. We have sought one year imprisonment of the accused and also to impose a fine amounting toRs.3,20,000 on the accused. The court had ordered for issue of notice to the party. However, the notice issued has comeback and the court has ordered for fresh notice.

2. A criminal Writ Petition (Criminal Writ Petition No. 354 of 2005) has been filed by our Company and Mr. Bhaskar Bhat, TheManaging Director and Dr. Krishnadas Nair in the High Court of Judicature, of Bombay bench at Aurangabad to quash thecriminal proceedings bearing S.C.C No.515 of 2005 filed in the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Osmanabad filed by theDeputy Controller of Weights and Measures, Aurangabad for the alleged contravention of of S.39 and S.63 of the Standardsof Weights and Measures Act, 1976 and Rule 2(r), 6(1), 23(1) of the Standards of Weights and Measures Rules, 1977.The grounds of petition have been that the criminal proceedings bearing no. S.C.C. No.515 of 2005 is illegal and bad inlaw in view of pendency of Civil Writ Petition No. 1848 of 2002. The Hon’ble High Court has admitted our writ petition andgranted stay against any further proceedings by the Magistrate considering the judgement in WP No.14473 of 1997 andinterim order of Bombay High Court dated July 22,2002 in Writ Petition 1848 of 2002, and posted the matter for filingaffidavit in reply within 6 weeks and notice to the other side. The matter was heard on December 7, 2005 in detail and thecourt stayed the proceedings of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Osmanabad. The matter is to be posted for final hearing.

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Civil Cases

1. A writ petition (W.P No. 1848 of 2002) has been filed in the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, by our Company alongwith Timex Watches Limited against the Union of India (Ministry of Food and Public Distribution) Delhi, Inspector of LegalMetrology, Mumbai etc. based on the notices served by the department of Legal Metrology pursuant to the allegedcontravention of S.39, S.2(R), S.6(1), S.23(1) and S.63 of the Standards of Weights and Measures Act, 1976 and Standardsof Weights and Measures Rules, 1977. The Honourable High Court has granted injunction by way of order dated July22,2002 restraining the departmental authorities from taking legal proceedings against the Company against offencesalleged in notices of seizure and compounding of offences. We have been informed by the Company that the matter ispending detailed hearing.

2. A civil suit (C.No.4109 of 2002) has been filed by our Company against M/s. Bharat Times, Kolkata before Chief MetropolitanMagistrate, Kolkata. The Company had supplied certain goods to the firm and said firm having failed to pay for the same,the Company has filed a complaint in the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court at Kolkata under S. 138 read with Sec.141of the Negotiable Instruments Act for the recovery of a sum of Rs.12,07,133 for the dishonor of cheque. The matter ispending for commencement of trial. The next date of hearing is March 7, 2006.

3. A civil suit (O.S.No.3464 of 2000) has been filed by the Company against ANZ Grindlays Bank and Mr. Sudarshan Wadiain the Court of Additional City Civil Judge, Bangalore with respect to flat in Mumbai which was leased to our Company byMr.Wadia. Order is sought by our Company for recovery of the amount of Rs.53,36,717 which was the security depositpaid to the licensor and also for injunction against the release of Bank Guarantee. The Hon’ble court vide order datedNovember 17,2001 has granted application (I.A.No.I) for ad-interim injunction restraining the bank to release the guarantee.An appeal (M.F.A No.516 of 2002) has been filed by the licensor against the said interim order in the High Court ofKarnataka. This case is now posted to June 30, 2006 for hearing.

4. A writ petition (W.P.No.2378 of 1996) has been filed by our Company in the High Court, Kolkata, wherein the validity ofsome of the provisions of the Standards of Weights and Measures and Packaged Commodity Act and Rules on thenotices of seizure under S.39 of Standard Weights and Measures Act,1976 issued by the authorities for compoundingoffence on payment of Rs.9000, have been questioned. The High Court had granted injunction and after issuing noticesto the other side and the matter is being heard in detail. The matter is in the final stage of hearing and passing of orders.The last date of hearing was November 24, 2005.

5. A civil revision petition (No.12 of 2005) has been filed by the Company in the High Court of Orissa, Cuttack challenging theorder of the District Court, Khurda at Bhubaneswar assuming jurisdiction to entertain the application of Crescent ArtTimes Private Limited under S.9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Arbitration Miscellaneous Case No.28 of2004).The Hon’ble High Court has stayed the order of the District Judge and further proceedings pending disposal of thecivil revision petition. The matter is pending hearing of the Civil Revision and is yet to appear in cause list.

Direct Tax Litigation

1. An appeal (No. ITA 0696/Mds/2001) has been filed on May 08, 2001 under the Jurisdiction of Income Tax AppellateTribunal, Chennai against the Order passed by Commissioner of Income-Tax (Appeals) X, Chennai under S.250 of theIncome Tax Act, 1961 regarding income for the assessment year 1996-97 confirming the order of the Assessing Officerpassed under S.154 for rectification limiting the benefits of deductions under Chapter VIA of the Act to net income ofRs.13,80,24,173 after deducting long term capital gains of amount Rs. 6,58,327 instead of allowing deductions on totalgross income for amount Rs.13,86,82,500 on the ground that the same was to be excluded in terms of S.112(2). Thus thedemand of Rs.1,83,210 has been raised. The liability has been provided for in the year 2003-04. The appeal was heardand an order was passed against us by the the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal upholding the order passed by theCommissioner of Income Tax (appeals) and dismissing the appeal of the Company.

2. An appeal (No. ITA 0621/Mds/1999) has been filed on April 12,1999 under the Jurisdiction of Income Tax AppellateTribunal, Chennai against the Order passed by Commissioner of Income-Tax (Appeals) X, Chennai for the assessmentyear 1997-98. The Company filed return of income under S.115-JA at Rs.83410000 which was processed under S.143(1)(a)and the Company was charged interest under S.234B and S.234C amounting to Rs. 8,92,558 and Rs. 15,70,070, the(total amounting to Rs.2462628. The Company claims that the provisions of Advance tax are not applicable when returnis filed under S.115JA and hence no interest under S.234B and 234C are leviable. The said amount has been adjustedagainst the refund due. The appeal has been heard and the order is awaited.

3. An appeal (No. ITA 0230/Mds/2001) has been filed on February 08, 2001 under the Jurisdiction of Income Tax AppellateTribunal, Chennai against the Order passed by Commissioner of Income-Tax (Appeals) X, Chennai regarding income forthe assessment year 1997-98 as processed under S.143(3) of the Act. The Company has appealed claiming for allowingthe depreciation and other expenses pertaining to the guest house, relief under S.80HH, 80I, 80IA, treating interestincome as business income and allowing deduction under S.80IA on the gross income instead of the net income. The

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Company has claimed Minimum Alternate Tax carry forward of Rs. 3,58,66,300 which is disputed and is a potentialliability. The said liability has been provided for in the year 2003-04. The appeal has been heard and the order is awaited.

4. An appeal (No. 300 of 2004) filed on April 30,2004 by Commissioner of Income Tax-I, Chennai in the High Court ofMadras, Chennai against the order of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal dated January 23,2004 regarding income for theAssessment year 1997-98. The Company was directed by the assessing officer to pay required tax on the technicalservices rendered by the Japanese company in India to the Company on the grossed up amount as provided for underS.195A of the Income Tax Act applicable to payments made net of tax (TDS). It was held by the Income Tax AppellateTribunal that income should be taxed in accordance with provisions of the Double Taxation Agreement i.e. at 20% rate.Therefore the appeal was filed hereunder. The differential tax amount of Rs 206,520 has been remitted by the Companyin 1996-97.

5. An appeal (No. 207 of 2005) filed on the January 26, 2005 by Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Chennai before theIncome Tax Appellate Tribunal, Chennai against the order of the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) regardingincome for the Assessment year 2001-02 as processed under S.143(1) stating that the interest under S. 234B and 234Care to be applied before set off of Minimum Alternative Tax credit under S.115JAA. The appeal does not make anyreference to any monetary claim and the interest if any liable to be paid as calculated by the Company amounts to Rs.1,12,08,174.

Indirect Taxes

1. An appeal has been filed before Central Excise Gold Appellate Tribunal (CEGAT), Delhi by the Company on September16,1991 against the order of Commissioner of Appeal, Trichy upholding the order of Assistant Commissioner issuingnotice of demand on January 19,1989 for amount of Rs. 18,29,769 disallowing value discounts, seasonal discounts andsecondary packing discounts. The Company has made a prepaid deposit of Rs.5,00,000, and the balance demand isRs.13,29,769.

2. An appeal has been filed before Central Excise Gold Appellate Tribunal (CEGAT), Chennai by our Company against theorder of Commissioner (Appeals) confirming the differential duty demanded by the Central Excise Department, Hosur fortransfer of material to Dehradun unit for assembly and for cross utilisation of raw materials amounting to Rs.14,11,912and Rs.9,38,396. Amounts of Rs. 5,00,000 and Rs.2,50,000 have been pre-deposited by the Company based on stayorders of the CEGAT dated August 28,2001 and August 17,2001.

3. An appeal has been filed before Commissioner (Appeals), Chennai against the order of the Assistant Commissionerwhich has confirmed the duty demanded on dealer’s share spent on advertisements under Dealer CooperativeAdvertisement Scheme amounting to a total demand of duty of Rs.17,92,408 along with the total penalty of Rs. 2,00,000.The Company has pre-deposited a partial amount of Rs. 4,20,000 based on the order issued by the Commissioner (Appeals).

4. An appeal has been filed before CEGAT, Chennai against the order of Commissioner (Appeals) upholding the order ofAssistant Commissioner confirming demand of Rs.58,157 and imposing a penalty of Rs.33,772 vide order dated August31,2003. It is contended by the Company that duty is payable only on those items described as scrap in the invoices whichare reused for production purposes and that scrap such as angles, pipes, broken chairs etc. is outside the scope ofexcise. The pre-deposit of entire amount of differential duty i.e. Rs.58,157 has been made by the Company.

5. An appeal has been filed by the Company before Central Excise Sales Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chennaiagainst the order of Commissioner (Appeals) confirming the demand of Rs.58,03,279 and imposing a penalty of Rs.58,03,279. The notice of demand dated December 31, 2004 was issued by the Department pursuant to amendment inS.2(f) of the Central Excise Act,1944 whereby packing/re-packing, labelling etc.also amounts to manufacture. The Companycontends discharge of duty at Customs clearance at the time of import of watches in accordance with S.4A of the Act(which involves declaration of retail price).

6. An appeal has been filed before CESTAT, Chennai against the order of Commissioner (Appeals) upholding the order ofthe Deputy Commissioner confirming the demand of Rs.85,000. The Department has disputed the adopting of a concessionalrate of duty at 9.6% by the Company while returning defective inputs to the supplier which belonged to Small ScaleIndustries instead of adopting normal rate of 16%. The department has contended that such inputs are to be treated asgoods manufactured by the Company. The Company contends payment of duty on such inputs by the original manufacturerunder S.3 read with S.4 of the Central Excise Act, 1944. The Deputy Commissioner had also imposed a penalty ofRs.42,000 which was waived by the Commissioner (Appeals). The Company thus appeals against the duty demandedand Department against waiver of penalty. The Company has pre-deposited Rs.85,000.

7. An appeal has been filed before CESTAT, Chennai against the order of the Commissioner (Appeals) dated March 31,2005confirming the demand of differential duty raised by the Central Excise Department amounting to Rs. 1,02,42,767 in termsof S.11D of the Central Excise Act, 1944 based on goods sold at revised higher Maximum Retail Price than the priceadopted from factory.

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8. An appeal has been filed before CEGAT, Chennai against the order of Commissioner (Appeals) upholding the order ofAssistant Commissioner confirming the demand of Rs.9,305 and imposing a penalty of Rs.1,000. The notice was issuedby Department to reverse credit availed for rejected inputs not used in the final product. It is contended by the Companythat inasmuch as rejections are covered by Rule 57D of the Central Excise Rules, credit taken need not be reversed. TheCompany has pre-deposited Rs.9,305.

9. An appeal has been filed before CEGAT, Chennai against the order of Commissioner (Appeals) dated May 25,2001upholding the order of Assistant Commissioner (Order No.38/2000) confirming the demand of Rs.4,77,186 and imposinga penalty of Rs.4,77,186. The Department disallowed cenvat credit availed in respect of rejected clock components as notbeing an eligible credit under Rule 57A.

10. An appeal has been filed before CESTAT, New Delhi against the order of Commissioner (Appeals) dated November29,2004 upholding the order of Assistant Commissioner confirming the duty of Rs.8,56,417 being demanded by theDepartment on watches brought into the factory for replacement of straps, dials and hands being contested as manufacturingactivities under S.2(f) of Central Excise Act,1944. The Company has made a pre-deposit of Rs.3,00,000 as directed byCommissioner (Appeals).

11. An appeal has been filed before Commissioner (Appeals), Meerut against the order of Assistant Commissioner confirmingthe demand towards cash discount and performance incentive offered to dealers, franchisees etc. The notice was issuedon September 28,1998 and on March 5,1999 proposing to disallow the above discounts on the ground that exact natureof discounts is not known prior to removal of goods from the factory. Subsequently, the department has only decided notto allow cash discount and performance incentive. The Company contends that at the time of clearance of goods suchtrade discounts etc. are ascertained on a provisional basis and finalised after closing the books of accounts. The estimatedliability as per the Company amounts to Rs.23,00,000.

12. An appeal has been filed before CESTAT, Chennai by the Company against the order of Commissioner (Appeals) upholdingthe order of Assistant Commissioner, Hosur confirming the demand of differential duty on wax moulds used to convert rawgold into finished jewellery. The total demand including penalties being Rs.7,18,720. The department has contended thatthe notification dated March 16,1995 exempts intermediate products used to produce dutiable final products. The pre-deposit of Rs.54,000 has been paid as directed by Commissioner (Appeals). The potential liability if any required to bepaid by the Company shall amount to Rs. 6,64,720.

13. An appeal has been filed before CESTAT, Chennai by the Company against the order of Commissioner (Appeals) confirmingdemand (regarding classification of miniature gold plated car provided to M/s Hyundai Motors which department classifiesas toys, of Rs. 3,31,000 and penalty to Rs. 50,000. The pre-deposit of Rs.1,00,000 has been made by the Company. Thepotential liability if any required to be paid by the Company shall amount to Rs. 281000.

14. An appeal has been filed by the Central Excise Department, Hosur before CEGAT against the order of Commissioner(Appeals) dated January 28,1999 quashing the notice issued by the Department denying concession on custom dutyamounting to Rs.15,67,713 availed by the Company while importing self bonding enamelled copper wire on the groundthat the said raw material was not used to manufacture DC Micro motors but in watch movements. The cross objectionsto the appeal have been filed by the Company.

15. An appeal has been filed by the Central Excise department, Hosur before Central Excise Sales Tax Appellate Tribunal(CESTAT), Chennai against the order of Commissioner (Appeals) upholding the sanction of refund of Rs. 8,87,930 by theAssistant Commissioner, Hosur dated August 4,1999 relating to extra duty paid on tools for captive use on which duty waspaid based on cost price. The dispute is regarding the fixation of profit margins and is currently pending before CESTAT,Chennai.

16. An appeal has been filed by the Central Excise department, Hosur before Central Excise Sales Tax Appellate Tribunal(CESTAT), Chennai against the order of Commissioner (Appeals) reversing the order of Assistant Commissioner whoconfirmed demand in relation to gold obtained out of sludge, for Rs.1,81,807 with interest of Rs.18,648, and imposing apenalty of Rs.1,81,807. The pre-deposit of Rs.2,00,455 has been made by the Company. The Company believes that thepotential liability if any shall only be upto Rs.1,81,807.

17. A writ petition (C.W.P.No.1188 of 2005) has been filed by the Company against Central Board of Excise and Customs(CBEC), Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), Secretary of Industries Department (Government of Uttaranchal), againstthe directions issued by Assistant Commissioner, Customs and Central Excise (Dehradun) to deposit central excise dutyas applicable with interest. Certain benefits that were availabe to the Company under notification (50 of 2003) wererevoked by a subsequent notification (27 of 2005). The Company has contested that the notification (27 of 2005) is ultravires the legislative competence of CBEC and has further contested the withdrawal on the basis that the Government ofUttaranchal is estopped under the doctrine of promissory estoppel from confiscating a benefit that has been legallypassed under a statute. The Company has sought the reinstatement of the khasra numbers that were removed from the

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relevant category by the notification (27 of 2005). The Hon’ble High Court has passed an interim order staying theproceedings of the excise authorities. The Hon‘ble High Court has observed in the interim order that there is no specificreason for excluding the land on which the Company’s assembly facility is located from the notification granting theexemption and has directed the Government of Uttaranchal to continue to extend the benefit of exemption from exciseduty under notification (50 of 2003) dated June 10, 2003 to the Company until disposal of the writ petition.

18. There are over 35 sales tax matters pending before the sales tax authorities in various states. The estimated liability asper the Company amounts to approximately Rs. 848.01 lakhs. These matters are in the nature of the disputes wherein thesales tax authorities have disallowed certain deductions such as quarterly performance incentives given to customers,watch spares being made taxable at higher rate, platinum jewellery being taxed as non-jewellery item, non maintainanceof proper stock registers etc.

19. The Company has filed a petition in the Chennai High Court challenging the Luxury Tax Act of Tamil Nadu on tehgroundsthat the liability under the act is not clearly determinable and that the State does not have power to levy luxury tax onproduction. The Company inter alia also contends that taxing the entire production amounts to taxing sales outside thestate and thus beyond the powers of the State. The Company has been paying luxury tax on the production value of saleswithin Tamil Nadu and has stated the same in its stay petition before the High Court. The High Court has granted stay infavour of the Company, subject to the condition that the Company continues to remit luxury tax. The Company has madea provision for luxury tax based on the value of taxable purchases which amounts to Rs. 107 lakhs. The Tamil NaduGovernment has vide a Gazette notification dated December 29, 2004 withdrawn the levy w.e.f. December 29, 2004.

Customs Cases

1. An appeal has been filed along with stay application before CESTAT, Bangalore against the order of Commissioner ofCustoms, Chennai confirming the demand of Rs 3,75,45,395 along with penalty amounting to Rs. 3,75,45,395 regardingthe payment of differential Additional Duty of Customs (CVD) on transaction value basis upon import of button cells forafter sale services without declaring retail price as per S.3(2) of the Customs Tariff Act,1975 read with S.3(1)(d) of theWeights and Measures Act,1976. The bench has directed that during pendency of stay application, no coercive actionshall be taken by the Department. The matter is posted for hearing on November 18,2005. The Company has informed usthat liability of duty, penalty and interest upto Rs. 2,70,65,000 has been provided for and the remaining liability is Rs.102,065,000.

2. An appeal has been filed before Supreme Court of India (Civil Appeal No.2706 of 2005) by the Commissioner of Customs,Bangalore against the order of Honourable Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) dated November4,2004, which has remanded the matter to Commissioner of Customs to re-quantify the demand. The matter is regardingimport of raw materials for Hosur watch plant on payment of concessional customs duty in terms of the customs notification,differential duty being demanded on rejected raw materials not used for manufacture and those dispatched to Dehradunfactory. The Commissioner of Customs, Bangalore had confirmed the total demand of Rs.2,11,93,748 and also imposeda fine of Rs.30,00,000 and penalty of Rs.75,00,000. The Company has filed its counter affidavit.

Arbitration Proceedings

We have initiated arbitration proceedings against M/s R.M.Jewellery in pursuance of the arbitration clause appearing in thecontract for conversion of gold into gold articles. Upon failure of performance of the contract, letter was sent to M/s R.M.Jewelleryto either return 24590.10 Gms of gold or its equivalent money. A notice of the appointment of arbitrator was issued to the otherparty but they have not responded to the same. Finally, a petition (C.M.P. No.33 of 2005) was filed in the High Court ofKarnataka under S.11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 for appointment of sole arbitrator and the arbitrator hasbeen duly appointed by the Honorable Court. The arbitration proceedings have commenced. We have filed our claim statementand the respondents have filed their objections. We are now in the process of preparing a rejoinder to the objection filed by therespondents.

Consumer Litigation

There are various matters pending at district and state consumer forums that have been filed against the Company, amountingto approximately Rs. 7,83,152. These matters are in the nature of the disputes wherein the customers of the the Companyhave either sought a replacement of watches purchased or have in addition to the same also sought monetary compensation.

Potential Litigation

We have received a show cause notice (No. T5/TNPCBD/F-837/RL/W/KNI/2005) dated June 28, 2005 from the Tamil NaduPollution Control Board (TNPCB) under Section 25/26 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 based onthe inspection conducted in the premises of the Company on March 18, 2005 by the officials of the TNPCB. In the show causenotice the TNPCB has observed that conditions imposed in the consent order issued under the Water (Prevention and Controlof Pollution) Act, 1974 has been contravened. The Company has responded to the show cause notice and has over time also

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submitted an action plan .The TNPCB has vide its letter dated September 28, 2005 directed the Company to provide a bankguarantee for Rs. 50 lakhs. The Company provided a bank guarantee to the TNPCB on October 6, 2005. TNPCB vide its letterdated March 7, 2006 has informed the Company that its watch manufacturing unit at Hosur has failed to complete the RO plantwith evaporation system, SLF facility and furnish comprehensive waste management plan within the stipulated time as per theterms and condition of the bank guarantee. TNPCB has therefore decided to invoke 50% of the bank guarantee. Pursuant towhich the Company has been directed to make payment of Rs.25 lakhs.

Indirect Tax Show Cause Notices

1. A show cause notice (No.260/2000) dated November 15,2000 has been issued by the Assistant Commissioner of CentralExcise, Hosur in relation to availing credit on In-House manufactured intermediate products by the watch division, atHosur in relation to a sum of Rs. 13,31,631. The Company has informed us that they have filed their response in thisregard.

2. The following show cause notices were issued by the Commissioner of Customs and Central Excise, Meerut in relation toalleged substantial expansion of installed capacity of Dehradun unit, thereby denial of exemption by department. Theyare (i) notice No.16319/2004 dated November 3,2004 for a period from October 15, 2003 to October 31, 2003 amountingto Rs.93,87,519 and (ii) Notice No.17550/2004 dated December 3,2004 for a period from October 15, 2003 to October 31,2003 amounting to Rs.2,51,10,959. The Company has informed us that they have their responses in this regard.

3. A show cause notice (No.56/2004) dated December 6,2004 has been issued by Assistant Commissioner of CentralExcise,Chennai in relation to duty to be discharged at 16%adv. instead of 8% advance paid on watches cleared toinstitutions based on ex-factory price as per purchase order as per notification 10/2003 for a sum of Rs 23,00,470. TheCompany has informed us that they have their responses in this regard.

4. A show cause notice (OCNO 130/97) dated Jan 15,1997 has been issued by Assistant Commissioner of CentralExcise,Hosur demanding duty of 3,59,307.26 on captive use of tools by alleged wrongful availment of exemption underNotification 67/95 dated March 16,1995 and thereby contravening Rule 9(1) of the Central Excise Rules,1944. The Companyhas informed us that they have their responses in this regard.

5. A show cause notice (PGOR No.6/96) dated March 17,1997 has been issued by Assistant Commissioner of CentralExcise,Hosur demanding a duty of 2,17,894.55 for clearance jewellery watches under Rule 9(2) of the Central ExciseRules,1944 read with S.11A of the Act along with penalty under Rules 9(2) and 173Q of Rules and S.11AC of the Act(penalty not quantified) The Company has informed us that they have their responses in this regard.

6. A show cause notice C.No.V/91/30/20/04 Adj. dated May 28,2004 has been issued by Assistant Commissioner of CentralExcise,Hosur being debit of amount of 8% as per rule 6(3)(b) of Cenvant Credit Rules 2002 along with regular debits onfortnightly basis found not in order. Interest amounting to Rs.95,059 is made chargeable under S.11A and S.11AB ofCentral Excise Act 1944, along with penalty under Rule 27 of Central Excise Rules (penalty not quantified). The Companyhas informed us that they have their responses in this regard.

7. A show cause notice C.No.V/91/30/40/2004 Adj. dated December 6,2004 has been issued by Assistant Commissioner ofCentral Excise, Hosur demanding Rs.1,67,227 being short payment of duty due to alleged wrongful adoption of S.4instead of S.4A of the Central Excise Act,1944 for valuation for watches of retail sale price not exceeding Rs.500 alongwith penalty under Rule 25 of the Central Excise Rules 2002 and interest under S.11AB of the Act (penalty and interestnot quantified). The Company has informed us that they have their responses in this regard.

8. The following show cause notices were issued by the Assistant Commissioner of Central Excise, Hosur demandingdifferential duty on watches held by clearing and forwarding agents during price revisions in contravention of S.4A of theCentral Excise Act,1944: (i) Notice OC.No.200/2003 dated August 29,2003 for amount of Rs.4,10,205 under S.11A of theCentral Excise Act,1944 along with penalty and interest under S.11AC of the Central Excise Act, 1944 and, (ii) Notice C.No.V/91/30/65/2003 Adj dated December 19,2003 for an amount of Rs.4,25,685 under S.11A of the Central Excise Act,1944along with penalty and interest under S.11AC and S.AB respectively of the Central Excise Act,1944. The Company hasinformed us that they have their responses in this regard.

9. Eight show cause notices have been issued in relation to duty payable on wax moulds manufactured by our Company forproduction of jewellery items which has been availed as benefit by the Company under captive consumption notificationNo.67/95 CE dated March 16, 1995. The Central Excise department has claimed a total duty of Rs. 2,85,439

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Amounts Owed To Small Scale Undertakings

The details of the amounts owed to the small scale undertakings as on January 31, 2006 exceeding Rs. 1 lakh and outstandingfor more than 30 days are provided below:

SI No. Party Name Amount/Rs.

1 Superheat Industries 0.20

2 Diamant Triumph Metallplastic Private Limited 100.00

3 Chennai Felt Mills Private Limited 1,802.00

4 Indo Plast 2,829.00

5 R Chem 7,108.00

6 Dhanoor Industree 6,032.00

7 Sneha Latex Products 73,346.00

8 Suraj Enterprises 41,340.00

9 Arasu Enterprises 681.00

10 Star Barrat Enterprises 75,100.00

11 HCPL Parts Company 92,196.00

12 Bangalore Mecatronics Private Limited 2,16,562.00

13 Centura Watch Cases Private Limited 1,39,891.00

14 Shankara Industries 6,75,216.00

15 Universal Hands 36,175.00

16 Plasma 7,43,067.00

17 P & S Galvasols 2,95,608.00

18 Classic Dials Private Limited 2,08,227.28

19 Horological Components Private Limited 2,38,356.00

20 R & S Enterprises 1,47,575.00

21 Medicon Leather Private Limited 4,499.00

22 Hirsch Watch Straps Private Limited, Hosur 2,96,262.00

23 Sona Band 1,67,396.00

24 Sree Lakshmi Enterprises 3,96,590.00

25 Vardhan Banda Private Limited 1,11,081.00

26 Sona Horologicals Private Private Limited 18,62,879.00

27 Hitech Times 20,96,771.00

28 Hirsch Watch Straps Private Limited, Bangalore 9,54,530.00

29 Relic Industries 14,98,025.00

TOTAL 1,03,89,244.48

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Suits involving our Subsidiaries

Titan Time Products Limited (“TTPL”)

Direct Taxes

1. An Appeal has been filed by TTPL on October 05, 2005 under the Jurisdiction of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Panajiagainst the Order passed by Commissioner of Income-Tax (Appeals), Panaji, Goa communicated on August 13, 2005regarding income for the assessment year 1997-98 as processed under S.143 (3) read with S.147 of the Income Tax Act,1961(the Act). The Company contends that the CIT (Appeals) has erred in confirming the action of Assessing Officer inrestricting the depreciation on electrical installations to 10% as applicable to Furniture and Fittings as against claimed at25% amounting to Rs.266018.An expenditure of Rs.1,77,130 made for community development is also claimed as wronglydisallowed being a business expenditure. The Company informs us that there is no potential liability as tax has been paidunder Minimum Alternate Tax.

2. An Appeal has been filed by Titan Time Products Limited on February 15, 2005 under the Jurisdiction of Income TaxAppellate Tribunal, Panaji against the Order passed by Commissioner of Income-Tax (CIT) (Appeals), Panaji, Goacommunicated on December 24, 2005 regarding disallowance of community development expenditure amounting toRs.1,38,636. Titan Time Products Limited has informed us that there is no potential liability to this amount as tax has beenpaid under Minimum Alternate Tax. Further, CIT (Appeals) found the order of Assessing Officer restricting rate of depreciationto 25% as against 40% claimed by the assessee, thus disallowing excess depreciation of Rs.3,46,510 as not in order,directed to be deleted. Department has filed an appeal on the ground of excess depreciation. Potential liability beingRs.1,40,470 shown in books as contingent liability. The next date of hearing is currently not known to the Company.

3. An Appeal has been filed by Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Margao under the Jurisdiction of Income Tax AppellateTribunal, Panaji against the Order passed by Commissioner of Income-Tax (CIT) (Appeals), Panaji communicated onAugust 26, 2005, in favour of TTPL, holding that the assessee company is eligible for 40% depreciation on plant andmachinery as the company is a semi-conductor industry.

Suits involving Associate Companies

Questar Investments Limited

Direct Tax Cases

1. An appeal has been filed under the Jurisdiction of Commissioner of Income-Tax (Appeals) X, Mumbai against theAssessment Order for 2004-2005 communicated on December 31, 2005, disallowing the expenditure of Rs.5,52,531incurred by the company towards interest, audit fees, service charge etc. as business expenditure under S.36(1) (iii) orS.37 or S.57 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The potential liability in this regard in the opinion of the company is Rs.63,761which has been adjusted against the refund due. The matter has been heard and the order is awaited.

2. An Appeal has been filed under the Jurisdiction of Commissioner of Income-Tax (Appeals) X, Mumbai against theAssessment Order for 2003-2004 communicated on July 26, 2005 disallowing Rs.1,24,07,893 claimed by the Companytowards interest paid on borrowed capital as business expenditure under S.36(1) (iii) or S.57(iii) of the Income Tax Act,1961. The potential liability in this regard in the opinion of the Company is Rs.5,383,342 which has been paid in the year2005-06. The order of the CIT (Appeals) X, Mumbai, has been communicated on February 15, 2006 confirming the saiddisallowance, and the company is filing an appeal against this order, before the Hon’ble Income Tax Appellate Tribunal,Mumbai.

3. An Appeal has been filed under the Jurisdiction of Commissioner of Income-Tax (Appeals) X, Mumbai against theAssessment Order for 2002-2003 communicated on July 29, 2005 disallowing Rs.1,30,99,813 claimed by the Companytowards interest paid on loan borrowed as business expenditure under S.36(1) (iii) or S.57(iii) of the Income Tax Act,1996. The potential liability in this regard in the opinion of the Company is Rs.11,602. The potential liability in this regardin the opinion of the Company is Rs.11,602. The order of the CIT (Appeals) X, Mumbai, has been communicated onFebruary 15, 2006 confirming the said disallowance, and the company is filing an appeal against this order, before theHon’ble Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai.

4. An Appeal has been filed on September 2, 2004 under the Jurisdiction of the Income-Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbaiagainst the Order of the Commissioner of Income – Tax (Appeals) X, Mumbai communicated on July 16, 2005 confirmingthe disallowance in the assessment order for 2001-2002 of Rs.1,44,57,738 claimed by the Company towards interest paidon the amount borrowed as business expenditure under S.36(1) (iii) or S.57(iii) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The potentialliability in this regard in the opinion of the Company is Rs.4,368,706 which has been paid in the year 2004-05. The matteris yet to be heard by the Tribunal.

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a) The company incurred Rs.1,97,00,000 on litigation during financial year 1996-97 and financial year 1997-98, of which50% was held to be deductible by the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal. The Income Tax Department has appealed againstthe said order of the Tribunal to the Bombay High Court.

b) The Income Tax Department had also assessed the company to additional interest income of Rs.2,65,00,000 for financialyear 1992-93, which was held to be incorrect by the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal. The Income Tax Department hasappealed against the said Order of the Tribunal to the Bombay High Court.

Tanishq India Limited

Cases against the company

1. A complaint (UTPE No.62 of 2002 and IA No.83 of 2002) filed before the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade PracticesCommission, Delhi against Tanishq India Limited by Ms. Lakshmi Sandhu for indulging in unfair trade practice under thescheme impure to pure - exchange of gold, seeking an order to cease and desist and for compensation of Rs.51.200. Thematter was listed on January 17, 2006 for admission on January 20, 2006 for cross examination of the complainant.However, the complainant did not appear. The matter is now posted for admission on May 1, 2006 and for cross examinationon July 6, 2006.

2. A civil suit (No.898 of 2003) has been filed by Tanishq India Limited in the Delhi High Court against Mrs. Renu Sharma theProprietor of M/s Rajwarah Jewellers Delhi, for recovery of Rs.1,60,05,742 in light of certain jewellery belonging to thecompany being in the custody of the defendant, on account of termination of the franchise agreement between the parties.The court has granted an order of injunction restraining the defendants from alienating, transferring, creating a mortgageor lien or pledge or in any manner parting with possession of the properties. The matter is now listed for filing of additionalaffidavit in March 2006.

Suits involving group companies of our Promoters

1. Tata Consultancy Services Limited (“TCS”)

The outstanding litigation involving TCS is as follows:

Cases Filed against TCS as on October 5, 2005

Property Suits

1. There are 2 cases filed against TCS regarding properties licensed to TCS. As on September 30, 2005, contingentliability of Rs.75,60,15,746 has been disclosed as amount not provided for. Further, there is one case pendingadjudication regarding dispute of title of property purchased from Voltas Limited in Thane upon payment of considerationof Rs.28,27,33,931.

2. TCS has also filed a writ petition against Municipal Corporation and the Commissioner for permission to carry outrepairs and modification to the Rallis House building. An Interim order passed by the High Court for payment ofRs.4,67,36,840 as deposit and a bank guarantee of Rs.4,00,00,000 has been complied with.

Money Suits

There are 3 money suits pending in different courts at various stages of adjudication. The total amount involved isRs.17,66,664.

Stamp Duty

There are 2 cases pending adjudication regarding payment of additional stamp duty. The total amount involved is Rs.9,18,758.

Consumer Cases

There are 5 cases pending before various District forums, City Civil Courts and the Monopolies and Restrictive TradePractices Commission for redressal of consumer disputes. The total amount involved is Rs.1,88,461.

Tax Cases

There are 2 tax cases pending adjudication regarding payment of arrears of service tax of Rs.19,78,758 and sales tax ofRs.43,36,216.

Intellectual Property Disputes

There is one copyright case pending before the Copyright Board alleging non-payment of royalty by TCS.

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Miscellaneous

There are 4 cases pending adjudication before various courts regarding payment of license fee, monthly advertisementcharges, fraudulent encashment of Cheque and contribution towards employees provident fund. An amount of approximatelyRs.39,77,22,000 has been provided for as on September 30, 2005 in this regard.

Cases filed by TCS as on October 5, 2005

Criminal Cases

There is one complaint filed by TCS regarding fraudulent encashment of cheques. An amount of Rs.55,00,000 has beenprovided for in the books of accounts as on September 30, 2005 in this regard.

Labour Cases

There are 249 cases pending adjudication filed by TCS against its ex-employees.The total claim amounts to Rs.1,69,26,690.

Intellectual Property Disputes

There are 2 trademark disputes pending adjudication and 3 pending opposition proceedings filed by TCS.

Miscellaneous Matters

There are 5 cases pending before various courts regarding software related disputes involving a total claim of Rs.79,33,716.

There are two cases pending adjudication regarding payment of security deposit to the tune of Rs.10,80,000, and revocationof bid and return of earnest money of Rs.24,00,000.

2. Tata Motors Limited

The outstanding litigation involving Tata Motors Limited is as follows:

Excise

As on October 31, 2005, there are 321 excise matters pending adjudication before various authorities, tribunals andcourts. The total amount involved is Rs 137,78,00,000.

Sales Tax

As on October 31, 2005, there are 152 matters regarding sales tax cases pending adjudication before various authorities,tribunals and courts. The total amount involved is Rs 2,46,02,00,000.

Octroi

As on October 31, 2005, the following matters are pending in relation to payment of octroi by Tata Motors .

i) A demand of Rs. 43, 00,00,000 has been raised on account of differential octroi levied by the Pimpri ChinchwadMunicipal Corporation (PCMC) the same is pending before the Bombay High Court

ii) A demand of Rs.1,70,00,000 has been raised by PCMC towards differential octroi on casting and forgings importedduring the period 1979 – 84. The demand was challenged by the company by way of a Municipal Appeal (by depositingan amount of Rs.1.20 crores and furnishing Bank Guarantee of Rs.50 lakhs) which was decided in favour of thecompany. PCMC was directed to refund the said amount of Rs.1,20,00,000 with interest (Rs.3,61,00,000) andRs.1,00,000 as costs. The amount of Rs.4,82,00,000 (Rs.1,20,00,000 cash deposit + Rs.3,61,00,000 of interest +1,00,000 cost thereon) has been withdrawn by the company. PCMC has preferred a First Appeal which is pendingadjudication before the Bombay High Court.

iii) A demand of Rs.9,79,00,000 raised by PCMC on the basis of the order passed by the Bombay High Court allowingthe PIL challenging the stay granted by the State Government to the implementation of highly escalated octroi ratesfor the period January 6, 2002 to May 7, 2002. This demand has been challenged by MCCIA and affected industrieswhich is pending adjudication before the Supreme Court.

iv) A Refund of Rs.52,00,000 being claimed by us on double levy of octroi by PCMC which is pending adjudicationbefore Civil Court, Pune.

Road tax

As on December 31, 2005, there is one road tax matter regarding levy of road tax by the state of Bihar (now Jharkhand)filed against Tata Motors pending before the Supreme Court involving an amount of Rs.5,14,00,000.

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Property tax

As on December 31, 2005, the following 158 matters have been filed against Tata Motors

i) In one case a demand of Rs.1,69,00,000 being disputed on account of property tax demanded by the MunicipalCorporation of Delhi on the property at TML Sales and Services (TSS) Delhi. The matter is pending adjudicationbefore the Delhi High Court).

ii) The company has filed three casese before the Asst. Commissioner (Tax), against the PCMC for their proposeddemand of Rs.2,35,00,000 towards property tax on our vacant land at Pimpri, Chinchwad and Chikhali for the period2001-2002

iii) 24 writ petitions have been filed by PCMC challenging the orders of the District Court, Pune fixing the rateable valueat the rate of 5% & 6% of the cost of construction. The matter is pending adjudication before the Bombay High Court.

iv) 130 municipal appeals challenging the rateable value fixed by the corporation @ 8% in respect of the company’sindustrial and residential buildings is pending adjudication before small cases court, Pune.

Excess Land Disputes

As on December 31, 2005, there is one case pending adjudication before the Bombay High Court regarding payment ofpremium demanded by the Pimpri Chinwad New Township Development Authority for excess land handed over to TataMotors.

Non Agricultrural Assessment

As on December 31, 2005, there is one case regarding demand of Rs.45,00,000 for the period 1995-1996 to 2001-2002by the Revenue Authorities in respect of Chikhali land which is pending adjudication before the Bombay High Court.

Civil cases

As on October 31, 2005, there are 986 cases pending before various courts. The cases are at various stages of hearing.

Labour cases

As on October 31, 2005, there are 190 cases pending before various Courts and Tribunals. The cases are at variousstages of hearing.

Criminal cases

As on October 31, 2005, there are 431 cases pending adjudication at various stages of hearing. The company has alsoinitiated proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act against customers/dealers in 8,576 cases.

Consumer cases

As on October 31, 2005, there are 1,776 cases pending adjudication before various consumer forums and commissionsat various stages of hearing.

Motor Accident Claims

As on October 31, 2005, there are 1,651 motor accident cases pending adjudication. The cases are at various stages ofhearing.

Public Interest Litigations

As on October 31, 2005, there are 3 cases pending adjudication before various courts.

Proceedings under Monopolistic and Restrictive Trade Practices Act

As on October 31, 2005, there are 14 cases which are pending adjudication. The cases are at various stages of hearing.

Arbitration Matters

As on December 31, 2005, there are 237 arbitral proceedings pending at various stages of hearing.

3. Tata Steel Limited

Contingent Liability as on September 30, 2005

Steel Division

Money suits and other claims

There are 41 cases pending before various courts and tribunals. The cases are at various stages of hearing. The totalamount involved is Rs. 96,19,74,898.

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Arbitration Proceedings

There are 8 arbitral proceedings pending. The total amount involved is Rs.1,78,05,081.

Labour cases

There are 5 cases pending before various courts and tribunals. The cases are at various stages of hearing. The totalamount involved is Rs. 299,722,378.

State Levies

There are 18 cases pending before various authorities, courts and tribunals. The cases are at various stages of hearing.The total amount involved is Rs. 1,185,472,494.

Sales tax

There are 140 cases pending before various authorities, courts and tribunals. The cases are at various stages of hearing.The total amount involved is Rs. 2,214,488,765.

Excise

There are 17 cases pending before various authorities, courts and tribunals. The cases are at various stages of hearing.The total amount involved is Rs.322,882,782.

Custom duty

There are 2 cases pending before various authorities, courts and tribunals. The cases are at various stages of hearing.The total amount involved is Rs.211,046,770.

Bearings Division

Excise

There are 10 cases pending before various authorities, courts and tribunals. The cases are at various stages of hearing.The total amount involved is Rs. 6,611,320.

Sales tax

There are 30 cases pending before various authorities, courts and tribunals. The cases are at various stages of hearing.The total amount involved is Rs.147,526,109.

Customs

Central excise and custom dept has demanded for custom duty on lam coke shortage before de-bonding of the plant. Thepayment of Rs 3,00,000 has been made as per the instruction of CEGAT.

FAMD

Excise

There is 1 case pending adjudication and the total amount involved is Rs. 1,337,221.

Customs

There is 1 case pending adjudication and the total amount involved is Rs. 2,273,739.

Bills discounted

Bills discounted amount to Rs. 711,600,174.

Power Liability

There are 2 cases pending adjudication. The cases are at various stages of hearing. The total amount involved is Rs.71,512,658.

Orissa Rural Infrastructure and Socio-Economic Development Act

There is 1 case pending adjudication and the total amount involved is Rs. 579,525,217.

Tubes Division

Money suits and other claims

There is 1 case pending adjudication and the total amount involved is Rs. 458,461.

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Sales tax

There is 1 case pending before adjudication. The total amount involved is Rs. 47135529.

Customs, Excise and Import duty

There are 4 cases pending before various Authorities, Courts and Tribunals. The cases are at various stages of hearing.The total amount involved is Rs.6, 924,524.

Labour cases

There are 2 cases pending adjudication before various Courts and Tribunals. The cases are at various stages of hearing.The total amount involved is Rs. 5,646,684.

Wire Division

Supplier and service contracts

There are various cases pending adjudication and the amount involved is Rs. 30,926,303.

Sales Tax

There are various cases pending adjudication and the amount involved is Rs. 50,692,234.

Customs

There are various cases pending adjudication and the amount involved is Rs, 40,312,582.

Excise

There are various cases pending adjudication and the amount involved is Rs. 382,903,771

Bill discounting

Bills discounted amounting to Rs. 110,128,757.

Income tax

There are various cases pending adjudication and the amount involved is Rs. 75,136,094.

Miscellaneous

Income Tax

There are 6 cases pending adjudication before various Courts and Tribunals. The cases are at various stages of hearing.The total amount involved is Rs. 748,900,000.

Corporate/ Bank Guarantees

There are 12 cases pending adjudication before various Courts and Tribunals. The cases are at various stages of hearing.The total amount involved is Rs.3,516,400,000.

4. IHCL

The outstanding litigation involving IHCL as on September 30, 2005 is as follows:

Civil Cases

There are 10 civil cases filed against IHCL which are pending adjudication before various courts. The total amountinvolved is Rs. 39,46,74,374.

Consumer Cases

There are 2 consumer cases filed against IHCL which are pending adjudication before the National Commission. The totalamount involved is Rs. 1,32,98,575.

Central Excise

There are 2 matters filed against IHCL which are pending adjudication before the Supreme Court. The total amountinvolved is Rs. 32,88,232.

Property Tax

There is one matter filed against IHCL which is pending before NDMC for reassessment of demand of Rs.42,54,95,437claimed as property tax arrears.

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5. VSNL

The outstanding litigation involving VSNL as on September 30, 2005.

Contingent Liabiities

i. Claims for taxes on income (Refer Notes 1 and 2) .

a. Income tax disputes where the department is in appeal against the company 16,94,521

b. Income tax disputes where the company has a favourable decision in otherassessment year for the same issue 18,60,194

c. Income tax disputes other than above 95,93,879

ii. Claims for other taxes 2,29,135

iii. Other claims 3,81,738

Notes

1. Significant claims by the revenue authorities in respect of income tax matters are in respect of:

a. expenditure on licence fees for the assessment year 1995-96 disallowed by the revenue authorities. The company’sappeal was allowed at the tribunal stage, and the matter is now pending before the high court.

b. deductions claimed under section 80 IA of the Income Tax Act from assessment years 1996-97 onwards havebeen disallowed by the revenue authorities. The company has contested the disallowance and has preferred appeals

c. The reimbursement by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) of income tax paid by the company on theDoT levy during 1994-95, that was taxed by the revenue authorities. The Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals)has upheld the disallowance. The company is in appeal with the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal.

2. Based on the CIT(Appeals) favourable orders received in the current year for assessments years, 1994-95, 1998-99,2000-01 and 2001- 02. The above mentioned contingent liabilities would reduce by Rs. 29,07,922 thousands. Thecompany has not considered the reduction in contingent liability since the assessing officers order giving effect to theCIT (Appeals) order has not been received.

Cases filed against VSNL

Civil Cases (including consumer litigation, money suits, supplier claims)

There are 41 cases filed against VSNL before various consumer forums and courts which are currently at various stagesof hearing. The total amount involved is Rs.33,07,31,998

Labour Cases (including Contract Labour)

There are 33 labour related cases filed against VSNL pending adjudication before various labour courts as well as civilcourts. The total amount involved is Rs.50,000.

Property Tax

There are 2 cases pending against VSNL relating to payment of property tax.

Land Related Disputes

There are 6 cases filed against VSNL pending adjudication relating to land acquisition and valuation of land. The totalamount involved is Rs.75,00,000.

Arbitration Proceedings

There are 2 arbitral proceedings initiated against VSNL.

Customs

There is one case pending adjudication before Commissioner of Customs.

Cases filed by VSNL

Civil Cases (including money suits, customer dues)

There are 20 cases filed by VSNL before various consumer forums and courts which are currently at various stages ofhearing. The total demand amounts to Rs.1,34,28,397.

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There are 2 arbitral proceedings initiated by VSNL.

Suits involving Promoters

1. Tata Sons Limited (“TSL”)

Contingent Liabilities

a) TSL has given guarantees to banks, financial institutions and others in respect of cash credit, loan arrangements etc.allowed to other companies of the maximum amount of Rs.1673.90 crores as on December 31, 2005. The amountsoutstanding against the above guarantees as on December 31, 2005 were Rs.1653.19 crores. A part of the abovecash credit, loan arrangements, etc. are secured against the assets of the borrowers.

b) TSL has pledged shares of the book value of Rs.607 crores held in a subsidiary of TSL as security for the assistanceavailed by that company from certain banks

c) Tata Teleservices Limited has issued in December 2002, redeemable preference shares which are redeemable atthe end of 76 months. TSL has entered into a put option agreement with the shareholders under which the maximumliability of TSL, if the option is exercised, would be Rs.836 crores. Of the above, TSL holds preference shares amountingto Rs.298.92 crores.

d) Claims against TSL not acknowledged as debts are as follows:

TSL has received a sales tax demand of Rs.4.39 crores for subscriptions received under the Brand Equity andBusiness Promotion Agreement for the financial years 1998-99 to 2001-02. A deposit of Rs.0.66 crore was made inJanuary 2004 and the matter is under appeal which has not yet been heard.

Suits involving our Directors

1. Mr. Ishaat Hussain

An appeal has been filed against the Order of the Enforcement Directorate dated March 15, 2005 levying a penalty onTata Korf Engineering Services Limited and its former directors including its former Director including Mr. Ishaat Hussainfor the alleged violation of the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act in relation to certain past transaction of the Company. Anappeal has been filed before the FEMA Appellate Tribunal, New Delhi. The Kolkata High Court, granted an interim stayagainst the Order of the Enforcement Directorate, vide its dated October 5, 2005. The matter is pending final disposal.

2. Mr. Bhaskar Bhat and Dr. Krishnadas Nair

A criminal Writ Petition (Criminal Writ Petition No. 354 of 2005) has been filed by our Company and Mr. Bhaskar Bhat, theManaging Director and Dr. Krishnadas Nair in the High Court of Judicature, of Bombay bench at Aurangabad to quash thecriminal proceedings bearing S.C.C No.515 of 2005 filed in the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Osmanabad filed by theDeputy Controller of Weights and Measures, Aurangabad for the alleged contravention of S.39, 2(R), 6(1), 23(1) and S.63of the Standards of Weights and Measures Act, 1976 and Rules, 1977. The grounds of petition have been that the criminalproceedings bearing no. S.C.C. No.515 of 2005 is illegal and bad in law in view of pendency of Civil Writ Petition No. 1848of 2002. The Hon’ble High Court has admitted our writ petition and granted stay against any further proceedings by theMagistrate considering the judgement in WP No.14473 of 1997 and interim order of Bombay High Court dated July 22,2002 in Writ Petition 1848 of 2002, and posted the matter for filing affidavit in reply within 6 weeks and notice to the otherside. The matter was heard on December 7, 2005 in detail and the court stayed the proceedings of Chief Judicial Magistrate,Osmanabad.

3. Mr. Bhaskar Bhat

An application vide (Arb.Misc.No.28 of 2004) has been filed by Crescent Art Times Private Limited, Bhubaneshwar againstour Company, Mr. Bhaskar Bhat and its officers before District Judge, Khurda, Bhubaneshwar under S. 9 of the Arbitrationand Conciliation Act, 1996 restraining our Company from stopping the billing and termination of the Franchise Agreementand allowing the petitioner to continue run the business till the disposal of dispute before the arbitrator. The Company hasfiled an appeal in the High Court, at Cuttack. The Honourable High Court has stayed the order of the District Judge tilldisposal of Civil Revision Petition.

A criminal complaint (STC No.2 of 2003) has been filed by the State of Andhra Pradesh and others before the III AdditionalJudicial Magistrate Court of First Class, Tirupathi. Further, summons were issued to the Managing Director for contraventionof some of the provisions of the Standards of Weights and Measures Act and Rules and for compounding of the offence.The Company has filed its discharge application before the Magistrate under S.239 of Criminal Procedure Code, claimingthe settlement of the issue by Honourable High Court, of Andhra Pradesh in Writ Petition (W.P.No.14473 of 1997) whereinit has held the no applicability of provisions of the Standards of Weights and Measures Act and Rules The Magistrate ishearing the discharge application filed by the Company. The matter is adjourned till April, 2006.

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GOVERNMENT APPROVALS

On the basis of the indicative list of approvals below, we are permitted to carry on our business activities and no furtherapprovals from any Government authorities/RBI are required by the Company to undertake the business of the Company. Itmust be distinctly understood that, in granting these licenses, the Government of India and/or RBI does not take any responsibilityfor our financial soundness or for the correctness of any of the statements made or opinions expressed in this behalf. Theapprovals obtained and/or required to be obtained by us relate to our Company and also particularly to each of our manufacturingunits in Hosur, Baddi, Dehradun and Bommasandra.

We have obtained necessary approvals and registrations from various authorities in relation to our business activities; whichinclude:

(i) Permanent Account Number and Tax Deduction Account Number under the Income Tax Act, 1961;

(ii) Service Tax Registration;

(iii) Registration under the Central Sales Tax Act, 1956, and various state sales tax legislations;

(iv) Central Excise Act, 1944;

(v) Importer-Exporter Code Number under the Foreign Trade Development and Regulation Act, 1992;

(vi) Registration with the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation under Employees’ State Insurance Act., 1948; and

(vii) Registration under Employees Provident Fund & Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.

We have also obtained necessary approvals from various authorities for conduct of business at our manufacturing unitslocated at Hosur, Baddi, Dehradun and Bommasandra. These approvals include:

(i) Factory License under the Factories Act, 1948 for all our manufacturing units located at Hosur, Baddi, Dehradun andBommasandra;

(ii) Contract Labour Registration under the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act 1970 for our watch manufacturingunits located at Hosur, Baddi, Dehradun, our precision engineering manufacturing units located at Hosur and Bommasandraand our jewellery manufacturing unit located at Hosur;

(iii) Authorisation under Rule 3(c) and Rule 5(5) of Hazardous Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 1989 for our watchmanufacturing unit located at Baddi and for our precision engineering and jewellery manufacturing units located at Hosur;

(iv) Consent Order under Section 21 of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 for our watch manufacturingunits located at Baddi, Dehradun and our precision engineering manufacturing unit located at Bommasandra; and

(v) Consent Order under Section 25 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 for our watch manufacturingunits located at Baddi, Dehradun and our precision engineering manufacturing unit located at Bommasandra.

Some of the registrations/licenses/approvals obtained by us have expired in the ordinary course of business or are in theprocess of being applied for. We undertake to obtain all approvals, licenses, registrations and permissions required to operateour business. Certain of the registrations/licenses/approvals pending renewal/approval include:

(i) Consent Order under Section 21 of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 for our manufacturing units inHosur;

(ii) Consent Order under Section 25 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 for our manufacturing unitsin Hosur; and

(iii) Authorisation under Rule 3(c) and Rule 5(5) of Hazardous Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 1989 for our watchmanufacturing units in Hosur and Dehradun and our precision engineering manufacturing unit at Bommasandra.

Please also refer to the risk factor titled “Consents and authorisations under certain environmental legislations have not beenrenewed.” and “We require certain approvals or licenses in the ordinary course of business, and the failure to obtain them ina timely manner or at all may adversely affect our operations.” in the section titled “Risk Factors” on page 4 of this Letter ofOffer.

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MATERIAL DEVELOPMENTS

Apart from the changes mentioned below and elsewhere in this Letter of Offer, since the date of the last financial statementsdisclosed (i.e., September 30, 2005) in this Letter of Offer, the Board of Directors are not aware of any circumstances thatmaterially or adversely affect or are likely to affect the profitability of the Company or the value of its assets or its ability to payits liabilities within the next twelve months.

We have declared the unaudited results for the nine months ended December 31, 2005. They are as follows:

(Rs. in crore, except per share data)

Quarter ended Nine months ended31-12-2005 31-12-2005

(Unaudited) (Unaudited)

Net sales / Income from operations 381.54 1,047.22

Other income 0.38 1.46

Total income 381.92 1,048.68

Expenditure - -

Decrease / (increase) in stock in trade 30.60 (68.08)

Consumption of raw materials 210.97 700.45

Excise duty 16.65 47.22

Staff cost 26.87 82.16

VRS cost 2.52 7.57

Advertising 31.32 79.80

Other expenditure 32.76 97.89

Total expenditure 351.69 947.01

Interest 7.28 19.05

Depreciation 4.88 14.51

Amortisation - -

Profit / (Loss) before exceptional items 18.07 68.11

Exceptional items

Provision for diminution in value of investments - -

Provision for doubtful loans and advances 2.50 20.23

Profit / (Loss) before taxes 15.57 47.88

Income taxes - Current tax 4.67 14.36

- Deferred (0.57) (5.90)

Fringe Benefit Tax 0.69 2.00

Profit / (Loss) after taxes 10.78 37.42

Less: Income tax of earlier periods - 1.01

Net Profit 10.78 36.41

Paid-up equity share capital (face value: Rs.10 per share) 42.28 42.28

Paid-up preference share capital 40.00 40.00

Reserves excluding revaluation reserves - -

Basic and diluted earnings per equity share (Rupees) 2.36 8.05

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(Rs. in crore)

Quarter ended Nine months ended31-12-2005 31-12-2005

(Unaudited) (Unaudited)

Aggregate of Non-Promoter shareholding

- Number of shares 19,917,388 19,917,388

- Percentage of shareholding 47.1% 47.1%

Segment Results

Net sales / Income from segments

Time Products 157.83 485.70

Jewellery 224.01 562.82

Total 381.84 1,048.52

Profit / (Loss) from segments before interest and taxes

Time Products 17.52 65.09

Jewellery 8.97 28.03

Total 26.49 93.12

Less : Interest attributable to segments 6.85 17.77

Operating profit / (loss) from segments 19.64 75.35

Less : Exceptional items

Provision for diminution in value of investments - -

Provision for doubtful loans and advances 2.50 20.23

Profit / (loss) from segments before taxes 17.14 55.12

Unallocable income net of unallocable expenditure (1.57) (7.24)

Profit / (loss) before taxes 15.57 47.88

Capital Employed in segments

Time Products 379.03 379.03

Jewellery 144.90 144.90

Others (Corporate) 36.28 36.28

Total 560.21 560.21

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DESCRIPTION OF CERTAIN INDEBTEDNESS

We rely on Rupee currency denominated borrowings from banks in India and other agencies. We have both secured andunsecured borrowings. For details on the secured and unsecured loans sanctioned and availed by us, please refer to thesection titled “Financial Statements-Annexure III” beginning on page 119 of this Letter of Offer.

The following table presents our secured debt outstanding as of September 30, 2005: (Rs in lakhs)

Sl. Name of Lender Outstanding Rate of SecurityNo Interest

1 Canara Bank 2,498.00 8% p.a. Secured by pari passu first charge by way ofhypothecation of movable assets (save and except currentassets) and by way of an equitable mortgage of immovableproperties of the Company (both present and future)

2 Oriental Bank of 1,250.01 Bank PLR- Secured by a first charge by way of hypothecation ofless 3% Commerce current assets including book debts

p.a. and inventories both present and future

3 Oriental Bank of 1,250 Bank PLR- Secured by pari passu first charge by way ofCommerce less 3% hypothecation of movable assets (save and except

p.a. current assets) and by way of an equitable mortgage ofimmovable properties of the Company (both present andfuture)

4 State Bank of Indore 2,000.00 Bank PLR- Secured by pari passu first charge by way ofless 2.75% hypothecation of movable assets (save and except

p.a. current assets) and by way of an equitable mortgage ofimmovable properties of the Company (both present andfuture)

5 UTI Bank Limited 750.00 Bank PLR- Secured by pari passu first charge by way ofless 2.00% hypothecation of movable assets (save and except

p.a. current assets) and by way of an equitable mortgage ofimmovable properties of the Company (both present andfuture)

6 Indian Bank 1,875.01 8% p.a. Secured by pari passu first charge by way ofhypothecation of movable assets (save and exceptcurrent assets) and by way of an equitable mortgage ofimmovable properties of the Company (both present andfuture)

7 Industrial Development 2,250.00 1 year G-Sec Secured by pari passu first charge by way ofBank Of India Limited rate+175 hypothecation of movable assets (save and except

bps payable current assets) and by way of an equitable mortgage ofmonthly immovable properties of the Company (both present and

future)

8 UCO Bank 2,119.52 7% p.a. Secured by pari passu first charge by way ofhypothecation of movable assets (save and except currentassets) and by way of an equitable mortgage of immovableproperties of the Company (both present and future)

Total 13,992.54

The following table presents our unsecured debts outstanding as of September 30, 2005(Rs. in lakhs)

Particulars Amount as on September 30, 2005

Fixed Deposits 1,114.56

Intercorporate Deposits 8,590.00

Short term loans from banks 5,000.00

Total 14,704.56

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SECTION VII : OTHER REGULATORY AND STATUTORY DISCLOSURES

Authority for the Issue

The Shareholders at the Annual General Meeting held on August 31, 2005 authorised the Board to raise upto Rs. 16500 lakhsthrough Equity Shares and/or other instruments including debentures whether fully, partly or non convertible. Pursuant to theaforesaid resolution the Board at their meeting held on August 31, 2005 approved the Issue of 21,13,813 Partly ConvertibleDebentures (PCDs) of Rs. 600 each for cash at par aggregating Rs. 1,26,82,87,800 on rights basis to the existing EquityShareholders of the Company in the ratio of 1 (one) PCD for every 20 (twenty) Equity Shares held on the Record Date andauthorised a Committee of Directors to finalise the terms and conditions of the PCDs. The Committee of Directors at theirmeeting held on December 26, 2005 approved the terms of the PCD.

Prohibition by SEBI

The Company, its Directors, the Promoters, Subsidiaries, Associates and the top five listed companies (based on marketcapitalisation as on November 28, 2005) promoted by Tata Sons Limited are currently not prohibited from accessing thecapital market under any order or direction passed by SEBI or any regulatory authority. Further, the Company, its Directors,the Promoters, Subsidiaries, Associates and the top five listed companies (based on market capitalisation as on November28, 2005) promoted by Tata Sons Limited are not detained as willful defaulters by RBI / Government authorities.

Eligibility for the Issue

We are an existing listed Company. We are eligible to offer this Rights Issue in terms of Clause 2.4.1(iv) of the SEBI DIPGuidelines.

Disclaimer Clause

AS REQUIRED, A COPY OF THE DRAFT LETTER OF OFFER HAS BEEN SUBMITTED TO THE SECURITIES ANDEXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA (SEBI). IT IS TO BE DISTINCTLY UNDERSTOOD THAT THE SUBMISSION OF THE DRAFTLETTER OF OFFER TO SEBI SHOULD NOT, IN ANY WAY BE DEEMED/ CONSTRUED THAT THE SAME HAS BEENCLEARED OR APPROVED BY SEBI. SEBI DOES NOT TAKE ANY RESPOSIBILITY EITHER FOR THE FINANCIALSOUNDNESS OF ANY SCHEME OR THE PROJECT FOR WHICH THE ISSUE IS PROPOSED TO BE MADE, OR FOR THECORRECTNESS OF THE STATEMENTS MADE OR OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN THE DRAFT LETTER OF OFFER. THELEAD MANAGER JM MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE LIMITED HAS CERTIFIED THAT THE DISCLOSURES MADE IN THEDRAFT LETTER OF OFFER ARE GENERALLY ADEQUATE AND ARE IN CONFORMITY WITH SEBI GUIDELINES FORDISCLOSURE AND INVESTOR PROTECTION IN FORCE FOR THE TIME BEING. THIS REQUIREMENT IS TO FACILITATEINVESTORS TO TAKE AN INFORMED DECISION FOR MAKING INVESTMENT IN THE PROPOSED ISSUE. IT SHOULDALSO BE CLEARLY UNDERSTOOD THAT WHILE THE ISSUER COMPANY IS PRIMARILY RESPONSIBLE FOR THECORRECTNESS, ADEQUACY AND DISCLOSURE OF ALL RELEVANT INFORMATION IN THE DRAFT LETTER OF OFFER,THE LEAD MANAGER IS EXPECTED TO EXERCISE DUE DILIGENCE TO ENSURE THAT THE COMPANY DISCHARGESITS RESPONSIBILITY ADEQUATELY IN THIS BEHALF AND TOWARDS THIS PURPOSE THE LEAD MANAGER JMMORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE LIMITED HAS FURNISHED TO SEBI A DUE DILIGENCE CERTIFICATE DATED MARCH 9,2006 WHICH READS AS FOLLOWS:

I. WE HAVE EXAMINED VARIOUS DOCUMENTS INCLUDING THOSE RELATING TO LITIGATION LIKE COMMERCIALDISPUTES, DISPUTES WITH COLLABORATORS, ETC. AND OTHER MATERIALS MORE PARTICULARLY REFERREDTO IN THE ANNEXURE HERETO IN CONNECTION WITH THE FINALISATION OF THE DRAFT LETTER OF OFFERPERTAINING TO THE SAID ISSUE;

II. ON THE BASIS OF SUCH EXAMINATION AND THE DISCUSSIONS WITH THE COMPANY, ITS DIRECTORS ANDOTHER OFFICERS, OTHER AGENCIES, INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION OF THE STATEMENTS CONCERNING THEOBJECTS OF THE ISSUE, PRICE JUSTIFICATION AND THE CONTENTS OF THE DOCUMENTS MENTIONED INTHE ANNEXURE AND OTHER PAPERS FURNISHED BY THE COMPANY;

WE CONFIRM THAT:

a. THE DRAFT LETTER OF OFFER FORWARDED TO SEBI IS IN CONFORMITY WITH THE DOCUMENTS,MATERIALS AND PAPERS RELEVANT TO THE ISSUE;

b. ALL THE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS CONNECTED WITH THE SAID ISSUE AS ALSO THE GUIDELINES,INSTRUCTIONS ETC., ISSUED BY SEBI, THE GOVERNMENT AND ANY OTHER COMPETENT AUTHORITY INTHIS BEHALF HAVE BEEN DULY COMPLIED WITH;

c. THE DISCLOSURES MADE IN THE DRAFT LETTER OF OFFER ARE TRUE, FAIR AND ADEQUATE TO ENABLETHE INVESTORS TO MAKE A WELL-INFORMED DECISION AS TO INVESTMENT IN THE PROPOSED ISSUE;

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d. WE CONFIRM THAT BESIDES OURSELVES, ALL THE INTERMEDIARIES NAMED IN THE LETTER OF OFFERARE REGISTERED WITH SEBI AND TILL DATE SUCH REGISTRATION IS VALID; AND

e. IF UNDERWRITTEN, WE SHALL SATISFY OURSELVES ABOUT THE WORTH OF THE UNDERWRITERS TOFULFIL THEIR UNDERWRITING COMMITMENTS – NOT APPLICABLE

III. WE CERTIFY THAT WRITTEN CONSENT FROM SHAREHOLDERS HAS BEEN OBTAINED FOR INCLUSION OFTHEIR SECURITIES AS PART OF PROMOTERS’ CONTRIBUTION SUBJECT TO LOCK-IN AND THE SECURITIESPROPOSED TO FORM PART OF PROMOTERS’ CONTRIBUTION SUBJECT TO LOCK-IN, WILL NOT BE DISPOSED/SOLD/ TRANSFERRED BY THE PROMOTERS DURING THE PERIOD STARTING FROM THE DATE OF FILING THELETTER OF OFFER WITH THE BOARD TILL THE DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF LOCK-IN PERIOD AS STATED INTHE LETTER OF OFFER – NOT APPLICABLE

The filing of this Letter of Offer does not, however, absolve the Company from any liabilities under Section 63 or Section 68 ofthe Companies Act, 1956 or from the requirement of obtaining such statutory or other clearance as may be required for thepurpose of the proposed Issue. SEBI further reserves the right to take up, at any point of time, with the Lead Manager anyirregularities or lapses in this Letter of Offer.

Caution

The Company and the Lead Manager accept no responsibility for statements made otherwise than in this Letter of Offer or inany advertisement or other material issued by the Company or by any other persons at the instance of the Company andanyone placing reliance on any other source of information would be doing so at his own risk.

The Lead Manager and the Company shall make all information available to the Equity Shareholders and no selective oradditional information would be available for a section of the Equity Shareholders in any manner whatsoever including atpresentations, in research or sales reports etc. after filing of this Letter of Offer with SEBI.

Disclaimer with respect to jurisdiction

This Letter of Offer has been prepared under the provisions of Indian Laws and the applicable rules and regulations thereunder.Any disputes arising out of this Issue will be subject to the jurisdiction of the appropriate court(s) in Bangalore, India only.

No action has been or will be taken to permit this Issue in any jurisdiction where action would be required for that purpose,except that this Letter of Offer has been filed with SEBI for observations and SEBI has given its observations. Accordingly, theEquity Shares represented thereby may not be offered or sold, directly or indirectly, and this Letter of Offer may not bedistributed in any jurisdiction, except in accordance with the legal requirements applicable in such jurisdiction. Neither thedelivery of this Letter of Offer nor any sale hereunder, shall under any circumstances create any implication that there hasbeen no change in our affairs from the date hereof or that the information contained herein is correct as of any time subsequentto this date.

Disclaimer Clause of the BSE

Bombay Stock Exchange Limited (“the Exchange”) has given vide its letter dated January 27, 2006 permission to the Issuer touse the Exchange’s name in this Letter of Offer as one of the Stock Exchanges on which this Issuer’s securities are proposedto be listed. The Exchange has scrutinized this Letter of Offer for its limited internal purpose of deciding on the matter ofgranting the aforesaid permission to this Issuer. The Exchange does not in any manner: (i) warrant, certify or endorse thecorrectness or completeness of any of the contents of this Letter of Offer; or (ii) warrant that this Issuer’s securities will belisted or will continue to be listed on the Exchange; or (iii) take any responsibility for the financial or other soundness of thisIssuer, its Promoters, its management or any scheme or project of this Issuer; and its should not for any reason be deemed orconstrued that this Letter of Offer has been cleared or approved by the Exchange. Every person who desires to apply for orotherwise acquires any securities of this Issuer may do so pursuant to independent inquiry, investigation and analysis andshall not have any claim against the Exchange whatsoever by reason of any loss which may be suffered by such personconsequent to or in connection with such subscription/acquisition whether by reason of anything stated or omitted to be statedherein or for any other reason whatsoever.

Disclaimer Clause of the NSE

As required, a copy of this Letter of Offer has been submitted to National Stock Exchange of India Limited (hereinafter referredto as NSE). NSE has given vide its letter dated January 30, 2006 granted permission to the Issuer to use the Exchange’s namein this Letter of Offer as one of the Stock Exchanges on which the Issuer’s securities are proposed to be listed. The Exchangehas scrutinized this Letter of Offer for its limited internal purpose of deciding on the matter of granting the aforesaid permissionto the Issuer. It is to be distinctly understood that the aforesaid permission given by NSE should not in any way be deemed orconstrued that the Letter of Offer has been cleared or approved by NSE; nor does it in any manner warrant, certify or endorsethe correctness or completeness of any of the contents of this Letter of Offer; nor does it warrant that the Issuer’s securities willbe listed or will continue to be listed on the Exchange; nor does it take any responsibility for the financial or other soundnessof the Issuer, its Promoters, its management or any scheme or project of the Issuer.

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Every person who desires to apply for or otherwise acquire any securities of the Issuer may do so pursuant to independentinquiry, investigation and analysis and shall not have any claim against the Exchange whatsoever by reason of any loss whichmay be suffered by such person consequent to or in connection with such subscription/acquisition whether by reason ofanything stated or omitted to be stated herein or any other reason whatsoever.

Disclaimer Clause of the MSE

Madras Stock Exchange Limited (MSE), has, vide their letter dated January 3, 2006 given permission to the Issuer to use thename of the Exchange in this Letter of Offer as one of the Stock Exchanges on which this Issuer’s securities are proposed tobe listed. MSE has scrutinized this Letter of Offer for its limited internal purpose of deciding on the matter of granting theaforesaid permission to the Issuer. MSE does not in any manner warrant, certify or endorse the correctness or completenessof any of the contents of this Letter of Offer; or warrant that this Issuer’s securities will be listed or will continue to be listed onthe Exchange; or take any responsibility for the financial or other soundness of this Issuer, its Promoters, its Management orany scheme or project of this Issuer; and it should not for any reason be deemed or construed that this Letter of Offer has beencleared or approved by MSE. Every person who desires to apply for or otherwise acquires any securities of this Issuer may doso pursuant to independent inquiry, investigation and analysis and shall not have any claim against MSE, whatsoever, byreason of any loss which may be suffered by such person consequent to or in connection with such subscription/acquisitionwhether by reason of anything stated in the Letter of Offer or any other reason whatsoever.

Filing

The Letter of Offer has been filed with SEBI, Mittal Court, ‘A’ Wing, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021, for its observations. AfterSEBI gives its observations, the final Letter of Offer will be filed with the Stock Exchanges as per the provisions of the Act.

All the legal requirements applicable till the date of filing the Letter of Offer with the Stock Exchanges will be complied withbefore filing the Letter of Offer with the Stock Exchanges.

Listing

The existing Equity Shares are listed on the BSE, NSE and MSE. The Company has made applications to the BSE, NSE andMSE for permission to deal in and for an official quotation in respect of the Equity Shares and NCDs which would be issued interms of this Letter of Offer. The Company has received in-principle approvals from BSE, NSE and MSE by letters datedJanuary 27, 2006, January 30, 2006 and January 3, 2006 respectively. The Company will apply to the BSE, NSE and MSE forlisting of the Equity Shares and NCDs to be issued pursuant to this Issue.

If the permission to deal in and for an official quotation of the securities is not granted by any of the Stock Exchanges mentionedabove, within 42 days from the Issue Closing Date, the Company shall forthwith repay, without interest, all monies receivedfrom applicants in pursuance of this Letter of Offer. If such money is not paid within eight days after the Company becomesliable to repay it, then the Company and every Director of the Company who is an officer in default shall, on and from expiry ofeight days, be jointly and severally liable to repay the money with interest as prescribed under the Section 73 of the Act.

Consents

Consents in writing of the Auditors of the Company, Lead Manager to the Issue, Legal Advisors, Registrar to the Issue,Bankers to the Company, Debenture Trustee and Banker to the Issue to act in their respective capacities have been obtainedand filed with SEBI, along with a copy of the Letter of Offer and such consents have not been withdrawn up to the time ofdelivery of this Letter of Offer for registration with the stock exchanges.

A.F.Ferguson & Co. Auditors of the Company have given their written consent for the inclusion of their Report in the form andcontent as appearing in this Letter of Offer and such consents and reports have not been withdrawn up to the time of deliveryof this Letter of Offer to Stock Exchanges.

A.F.Ferguson & Co., Auditors have given their written consent for inclusion of tax benefits in the form and content as appearingin this Letter of Offer, available to the Company and its members.

Expert Opinion, if any

Save and except as indicated elsewhere in this Letter of Offer, no other expert opinion has been obtained by the Company.

Expenses of the Issue

The expenses of this Issue include, among others, fees payable to the Lead Manager, Auditors, legal counsel, rating agency,auditors, debenture trustees, stamp duty, printing and distribution expenses, statutory advertisement expenses and listingfees. The total expenses of the Issue are estimated to be approximately Rs. 156.9 lakhs, which constitutes 1.73% of the Issuesize. All expenses with respect to the Issue would be met out of the proceeds of the Issue. For details of Issue Expenses, referto “Objects of Issue” on page 37 of this Letter of Offer.

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Fees Payable to the Lead Manager to the Issue

The total fees payable to the Lead Manager will be Rs. 35 lakhs which constitutes 22.31% of the total issue expenses and0.27% of the Issue size. In addition, we would reimburse all actual out of pocket expenses and services tax and such othersimilar levies.

Fees Payable to the Registrars to the Issue

The fees payable to the Registrar will be as per the Agreement dated November 17, 2005, a copy of which is available forinspection at our corporate office.

Details of the fees payable to the Registrar for printing of rights register and overprinting CAF would be Rs. 2.00 per folio, Rs.5 per application for processing applications received subject to a minimum of Rs. 3 lakhs, Rs. 10 per CAF for split of CAF, Rs.1 per share certificate for printing of certificate, Rs. 1 per instrument for printing of refund order and a lump sum fees of Rs.40,000 for processing of split forms, processing of renunciation forms and creation and upload of allottees with depositories.

In addition to the above, we will reimburse actual out of pocket expenses. As the fees payable to the Registrar would vary uponthe number of applications received, hence total fees payable to Registrar as a percentage of the total issue expenses and asa percentage of the Issue size cannot be disclosed. Adequate funds will be provided to the Registrar to enable them to sendrefund orders or allotment advice by registered post/speed post.

Fees Payable to the Bankers to the Issue

No fee is payable to the Bankers to the Issue

Fees Payable to Debenture Trustee

The total fees payable to IL&FS Trust Company Limited as Debenture Trustee is a one time acceptance fees of Rs. 50,000and an annual fees of Rs. 25,000 plus service tax and reimbursement of out pocket expenses.

Previous Issues by the Company

We have not made any rights or public issue during the last five years.

Issues for consideration other than cash

The Company has not issued Equity Shares for consideration other than cash. The Company has not issued any EquityShares out of revaluation reserves.

Commission or brokerage on previous issues.

The Company made a simultaneous Public Issue of 17,50,000 Equity Shares for cash at par and 5,25,000 Secured RedeemablePartly Convertible Debentures of Rs.300 each for cash at par at a coupon rate of 13.5% per annum, aggregating to Rs.17,50,00,000 in April 1987. In August 1989, the Company completed a rights issue of 12.5% 2,40,000 Partly ConvertibleDebentures to the shareholders and 12,000 Partly Convertible Debentures to the employees of the Company for cash at parin the ratio of one debenture of face value of Rs. 500 each for every 100 fully paid equity shares held on the record date. InOctober 1992 the Company a rights issue of 1,46,90,900 Equity Shares for cash at a premium of Rs.40 per Equity Share,aggregating Rs 7345.45 lakhs.

The quantum of brokerage paid by the Company for above issues is not available.

Promise vis-à-vis performance:

Please refer to the section titled “Promise versus Performance” beginning on page 211 of this Letter of Offer.

Preference Shares

The Company had previously issued 40,00,000 Redeemable Cumulative Preference Shares, which are presently outstanding.For more details please refer to the “Capital Structure” on page 31 of this Letter of Offer.

Option to Subscribe

Other than the present rights Issue, the Company has not given any person any option to subscribe to the Equity Shares of theCompany.

Stock market data for equity shares of the Company

Please refer to the section titled “Stock Market Data For Equity Shares Of Our Company” on page 247 of this Letter of Offer.

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Investor Grievances and Redressal System

The transfer and other related work is handled by Tata Share Registry Limited (TSRL), share transfer agents. The secretarialdepartment actively interacts with TSRL for expeditious redressal of investor grievances and takes care of complaints receivedfrom statutory bodies such as SEBI, Stock Exchanges, Department of Company Affairs, etc. The name of the Company hasnever appeared in fortnightly press release on investor complaints of SEBI.

The Shareholders’ Grievance Committee was constituted by the Board in their meeting held on March 21, 2001. The mainfocus of the Shareholders Committee’s is to specifically look into the redressal of Investors’ complaints in relation to thetransfer of shares, the non-receipt of Annual Reports and the non-receipt of dividends declared by the Company, etc. CurrentlyMr. F. K. Kavarana (Chairman), Mr. D. Rajendran, Mr. Bhaskar Bhat and Dr. C. G. Krishnadas Nair are the members of theShareholders Grievance Committee.

There were 3 complaints pending redressal as on April 1, 2005. During the period from April 1, 2005 to February 24, 2006, 36complaints were received. All the complaints were resolved to the satisfaction of the shareholders.

Status of Complaints

Total number of complaints received during last financial year (2004-05) 30

No. of shareholder complaints pending redressal as on April 1, 2005 3

Total number of complaints received during current financial year (2005-06) i.e upto January 31, 2006 36

Status of the complaints 39 Resolved

No. of shareholders complaints pending redressal as on February 24, 2006. NIL

Time normally taken by it for disposal of various types of Investor grievances 2 weeks

Investor Grievances arising out of this Issue

Investor grievances arising out of the Issue will be handled by Intime Spectrum Registry Limited, being the Registrar to theIssue. The agreement between us and the Registrar will provide for retention of records with the Registrar for a period of atleast one year from the last date of dispatch of Letter of Allotment/ share certificate / Non Convertible Debentures / refundorder to enable the Registrar to redress grievances of Investors.

All grievances relating to the Issue may be addressed to the Registrar to the Issue giving full details such as folio no., nameand address of the first applicant, number of PCDs applied for, Composite Application Form serial number, amount paid onapplication and the name of the bank and the branch where the application was deposited, along with a photocopy of theacknowledgement slip. In case of renunciation, the same details of the renouncee should be furnished.

The average time taken by the Registrar for attending to routine grievances will be 15 days from the date of receipt. In case ofnon-routine grievances where verification at other agencies is involved, it would be the endeavour of the Registrars to attendto them as expeditiously as possible. The Company undertakes to resolve the Investor grievances in a time bound manner.

Investors may contact the Compliance Officer in case of any pre-Issue/ post-Issue related problems such as non-receipt ofletters of allotment/share certificates/demat credit/refund orders etc.

Changes in Auditors during the last three years

The auditors of our Company are appointed (and reappointed) in accordance with provisions of the Companies Act and theirremuneration, rights and duties are regulated by Sections 224 to 233 of the Companies Act.

There have been no changes of the auditors in the last three years.

Capitalisation of Reserves or Profits

There has been no capitalisation of any of the Company’s reserves or profits in the last 5 years.

Revaluation of Fixed Assets

There has been no revaluation of the Company’s fixed assets for the last five years.

Impersonation

As a matter of abundant caution, attention of the applicants is specifically drawn to the provisions of subsection (1) of Section68A of the Companies Act, 1956 which is reproduced below:

“Any person who makes in a fictitious name an application to a company for acquiring, or subscribing for, any sharestherein, or otherwise induces a company to allot, or register any transfer of shares therein to him, or any other personin a fictitious name, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years”

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Government Approvals

Our Company was incorporated on July 26, 1984 under the Companies Act, 1956. We have obtained all necessary approvalsto undertake our activities and we do not propose to enter into any new activities through this Issue, for which further approvalsmay be required to be obtained, except as may be required to be obtained in the normal course of our business and asintended in terms of the Objects of the Issue. For further details, please refer to the section titled “Government Approvals”beginning on page 237 of this Letter of Offer.

Terms of Appointment and Compensation of our Directors

Please refer to the section titled “Management- Terms of Appointment of Our Directors” and “Management- Compensation ofour Directors” beginning on page 96 and 97 respectively of this Letter of Offer.

Purchase of Property

The Company in the ordinary course of expansion may start marketing and sales at new centres and other office premises forwhich it may lease or buy properties at such places. A portion of the proceeds from this Issue will be utilized to purchasecertain properties as per the Object of the Issue, specified in this behalf. None of the Directors are interested in any propertyacquired by the Company during the last three years.

Except as stated in the section titled “Business-Immovable Property” on page 70 of this Letter of Offer, there is no otherproperty which we have purchased or acquired or propose to purchase or acquire which is to be paid for wholly, or in part, fromthe proceeds of the present Issue or the purchase or acquisition of which has not been completed on the date of this Letter ofOffer other than property in respect of which:

� the contracts for the purchase or acquisition were entered into in the ordinary course of our business, and the contractswere not entered into in contemplation of the Issue nor is the Issue contemplated in consequence of the contracts; or

� the amount of the purchase money is not material; or

� disclosure has been made elsewhere in this Letter of Offer

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STOCK MARKET DATA FOR EQUITY SHARES OF OUR COMPANY

Our Equity Shares are listed on the BSE, NSE and MSE. Our Equity Shares are frequently traded on the BSE and the NSE.

(i) The high and low prices recorded on the BSE and NSE and MSE for the preceding three years and the number ofEquity Shares traded on the days the high and low prices were recorded are stated below:

BSE

Date High (Rs.) Date of Volume on Low (Rs.) Date of Volume on AverageHigh date of high Low date of low price for

(no. of (no. of the yearshares) shares) (Rs.)

April 1, 2005 to 864.90 December 46,37,674 218.10 April 1,38,063 516.62February 28, 2006 9, 2005 18, 2005

Year ending 275.75 March 8,65,873 83.00 May 16,026 150.13March 31, 2005 14, 2005 17, 2004

Year ending 143.80 December 2,65,065 51.05 April 9,249 90.24March 31, 2004 24, 2003 1, 2003

Year ending 89.70 July 26,23,068 50.10 March 17,696 65.83March 31, 2003 10, 2002 31, 2003

(Source: www.bseindia.com)

NSE

Date High (Rs.) Date of Volume on Low (Rs.) Date of Volume on AverageHigh date of high Low date of low price for

(no. of (no. of the yearshares) shares) (Rs.)

April 1, 2005 to 862.80 December 96,41,681 217.40 April 2,53,451 515.54February 28, 2006 9, 2005 15, 2005

Year ending 275.70 March 20,47,189 81.00 May 45,683 150.25March 31, 2005 14, 2005 17, 2004

Year ending 143.90 December 4,30,527 50.80 April 15,177 90.32March 31, 2004 24, 2003 1, 2003

Year ending 89.85 July 31,91,273 50.05 May 1,08,299 65.88March 31, 2003 10, 2002 21, 2002

(Source: www.nseindia.com)

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Our Equity Shares are currently not being traded on the Madras Stock Exchange.

(ii) The high and low prices and volume of Equity Shares traded on the respective dates during the last six months isas follows:

BSE

Month, Year High (Rs.) Date of Volume on Low (Rs.) Date of Volume on AverageHigh date of high Low date of low price for

(no. of (no. of the yearshares) shares) (Rs.)

February 2006 842.20 February 14, 18,46,780 666.00 February 3, 6,67,550 769.262006 2006

January 2006 856.00 January 21,19,126 690.00 January 6,33,570 753.925, 2006 25, 2006

December 2005 864.90 December 46,37,674 661.00 December 8,45,566 775.269, 2005 1, 2005

November 2005 692.8 November 12,42,031 480.35 November 14,45,086 607.5530, 2005 2, 2005

October 2005 526.40 October 3,24,387 391.10 October 4,68,811 464.094, 2005 28, 2005

September 2005 544.00 September 8,07,433 449.00 September 3,59,821 487.8520, 2005 23, 2005

(Source: www.bseindia.com)

NSE

Month, Year High (Rs.) Date of Volume on Low (Rs.) Date of Volume on AverageHigh date of high Low date of low price for

(no. of (no. of the yearshares) shares) (Rs.)

February 2006 841.70 February 14, 40,35,759 665.00 February 3, 12,06,237 768.142006 2006

January 2006 855.10 January 40,69,789 689.00 January 17,24,562 754.295, 2006 25, 2006

December 2005 862.80 December 96,41,681 660.55 December 21,76,124 775.579, 2005 1, 2005

November 2005 693.4 November 2760116 492.8 November 4931278 607.5630, 2005 2, 2005

October 2005 525.90 October 977608 391.20 October 1044158 463.784, 2005 27, 2005

September 2005 544.90 September 2094790 425.55 September 7,98,549 488.1920, 2005 1, 2005

(Source: www.nseindia.com)

Our shares are currently not being traded on the Madras Stock Exchange.

The market price of our Equity Shares on the BSE was Rs. 487.15 on September 2, 2005, the trading day immediatelyfollowing the day on which Board meeting was held to finalize the Issue.

The market price of our Equity Shares on the NSE was Rs. 487.40 on September 2, 2005, the trading day immediatelyfollowing the day on which Committee meeting was held to finalize the Issue.

For details of the transactions in Equity Shares by the Promoter, the promoter group and directors of the Company during thelast six months please refer to the sub section titled “Notes to the Capital Structure” on page 31 of this Letter of Offer.

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SECTION VIII : ISSUE INFORMATION

Terms of the Issue

The PCDs being offered are subject to the provisions of the Act and the terms and conditions of this Letter of Offer, the CAF,other terms and conditions as may be incorporated in the Debenture Trust Deed, the Memorandum and Articles of Associationof the Company (“Memorandum” and “Articles”), the Foreign Exchange Management Act 1999 (“FEMA”) and the Letters ofAllotment/ share certificates/ NCD Certificates to be issued. Over and above such terms and conditions, the Equity Sharesarising on conversion of PCD shall also be subject to applicable laws, guidelines, notifications and regulations relating to issueof capital and listing of securities issued from time to time by SEBI, the Government of India, RBI and / or other authorities.

Authority For the Issue

The Shareholders at the Annual General Meeting held on August 31, 2005 authorised the Board to raise upto Rs. 16,500 lakhsthrough Equity Shares and/or other instruments including debentures whether fully, partly or non convertible. Pursuant to theaforesaid resolution the Board at their meeting held on August 31, 2005 approved the Issue of 21,13,813 Partly ConvertibleDebentures (PCDs) of Rs. 600 each for cash at par aggregating Rs. 1,26,82,87,800 on rights basis to the existing EquityShareholders of the Company in the ratio of 1 (one) PCD for every 20 (twenty) Equity Shares held on the Record Date andauthorised a Committee of Directors to finalise the terms and conditions of the PCDs. The Committee of Directors at theirmeeting held on December 26, 2005 approved the terms of the PCD. The present Issue would be within the limits specifiedpursuant to a resolution passed by the members of the Company at their meeting held on March 24, 1995 under section293(1)(d) of the Act.

Issue Schedule

Issue Opening Date: March 25, 2006

Last date for receiving requests for split forms: April 8, 2006

Issue Closing Date: April 24, 2006

Basis for the Issue

The PCDs are being offered for subscription for cash to those existing Equity Shareholders whose names appear as beneficialowners as per the list to be furnished by the depositories in respect of the shares held in the electronic form and on theRegister of Members of the Company in respect of shares held in the physical form at the close of business hours on theRecord Date, i.e., March 6, 2006 fixed in consultation with the Stock Exchanges. The Company will arrange to dispatch theLetter of Offer and Composite Application Form (“CAF”) by Registered/Speed post to such Equity Shareholders in India.

Rights Entitlement

The PCDs are being offered on a rights basis to the existing Equity Shareholders as on Record Date (i.e. March 6, 2006) in theratio of 1 PCD for every 20 Equity Shares.

Fractional entitlements

All fractional shareholdings of less than 10 equity shares would be ignored and fractional shareholdings of more than 10Equity Shares would be rounded off to higher integers for determining the Rights Entitlement. However, Equity Shareholdersholding less than 20 equity shares will be eligible to apply for 1 PCD.

See also “Basis of allotment” on page 260 of this Letter of Offer

For PCD’s being offered on rights basis under this Issue, if the shareholding of any of the Equity Shareholders is less than 20or is not in the multiples of 20, then the fractional entitlement of such holders shall be ignored. Shareholders whose fractionalentitlements are being ignored would be given preferential allotment of ONE additional PCD each if they apply for additional PCD’s.

See also “Basis of allotment” on page 260 of this Draft Letter of Offer.

Principal Terms of the PCD:

Each PCD shall have a face value of Rs. 600.

The PCD will consist of two parts:

� Part A - Convertible portion which would be compulsorily and automatically converted into one Equity Share on allotment

� Part B - Non Convertible Portion (NCD)

The Equity Shareholders are required to accept a PCD as a whole, part acceptance of the Part A or Part B shall not be valid.

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Terms of Payment

For applicants not opting for Khokha Buy-back Scheme On application Rs. 600

For applicants opting for Khokha Buy-back Scheme On application Rs. 378.75

On allotment Rs. 221.25

* The exact amount would be incorporated in the Letter of Offer.

The amount payable on application would be appropriated as under:

Towards Part A Towards Part B

For applicants not opting for khokha buy back Rs. 350 Rs. 250

For applicants opting for Khokha buy-back Rs. 350 Rs. 28.75

The balance amount of Rs. 221.25 per PCD will be payable on allotment and would be appropriated towards the unpaidamount on the Part B. Failure to pay the amount due on allotment on the date specified for the payment will render the NCDholder liable to pay interest at the rate of 10% per annum. from the date so specified to the date of realisation of the cheque/demand draft and also render the NCD (including the amount already paid in respect of these NCD) liable to forfeiture byresolution of the Board of Directors to that effect. The provision regarding forfeiture of shares as contained in the Articles ofAssociation of the Company shall apply mutatis mutandis to forfeiture of these NCD.

Further, it may noted that partly paid NCD would not be traded on the stock exchanges.

Principal Terms of the Part A – Convertible Portion:

Each Part A of the PCD with face value of Rs. 350 would be compulsorily and automatically converted on allotment into fullypaid-up Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each at a premium of Rs. 340 per Equity Share without any further act or application on thepart of the Shareholder.

Ranking of the Equity Shares

The Equity Shares arising out of conversion of Part A of the PCD shall be subject to the Memorandum and Articles of Associationof the Company and shall rank pari passu in all respects including dividends with the existing Equity Shares of the Company.

Listing of the Equity Shares

The Equity Shares arising out of conversion of Part A of the PCD shall be listed on the BSE, NSE and MSE. For more detailsrefer to the section titled “Other Regulatory And Statutory Disclosures- Listing” on page 241 of this Letter of Offer.

Principal Terms of Part B (Non Convertible Debenture Portion or NCD Portion):

Face Value

Each Part B of the PCD shall have a Face Value of Rs. 250.

Redemption

Part B, the NCD Portion shall be redeemed at the end of 5 years from the Date of Allotment at the face value Rs. 250.

Interest

Interest on Part B shall be paid at the rate of 6.75% per annum. Interest payments will be made at the end of one year from theDate of Allotment and the last payment would be made on final redemption. If such date falls on a Sunday or a public holidayin Mumbai notified in terms of the Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881, then interest would be paid on the next working day.Payment of interest would be subject to deduction of Income-tax at source at the rates for the time being prescribed under theIncome-tax Act, 1961 or any statutory modification or enactment thereof for the time being in force.

The annualised yield to investor shall be 6.75%.

Payment of Interest

Payment of interest on NCD will be made to those holders of NCD whose names appear as beneficial owners as per the list tobe furnished by the depositories in respect of the shares held in the electronic form and on the Register of Members of theCompany at the close of business hours on the Record Date. The Record Date for this purpose would be fixed in consultationwith the Stock Exchanges. Interest payment will be made by cheque payable at par at such places where the applications areinitially accepted.. In other places, we reserve the right to adopt any other suitable mode of payment. Also refer to the sub-section titled “Electronic Clearing Service for Payment of Interest/Redemption Proceeds” on page 251 of this Letter of Offer.

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Payment of interest on transfer of NCDs

Buyers of the NCD are advised to send the NCD certificates to the Company/Tata Share Registry Limited or to such personsas may be notified by the Company from time to time, along with a duly executed Transfer Deed for registration of transfer ofthe NCD.

If the request for transfer of NCD is not received on or by the Record Date fixed by the Company for the said interest payment,the interest will be paid to the seller and not to the buyer. In such cases, claims in respect of interest, if any, shall be settledinter-se between the parties and no claim or action shall lie against the Company or Tata Share Registry Limited.

Payment of Interest subject to deduction of Tax at Source

As per the current provisions of the Income-tax Act, 1961, tax will not be deducted at source from interest on NCD (in case ofresident individual NCD holders), if such interest does not exceed Rs. 2,500, respectively in any financial year. If interestexceeds the prescribed limit of Rs. 2,500 on account of interest on NCD, then, to ensure non-deduction or lower deduction oftax at source, as the case may be, the NCD holder should furnish either (a) a declaration (in duplicate) in the prescribed formwhich can be given by all applicants (other than companies, firms and NR), or (b) a certificate, from the Assessing Officer ofthe Holder, in the prescribed form, which can be obtained by all applicants (including companies and firms). The aforesaiddocuments, as may be applicable, should be submitted to Tata Share Registry Limited, Army and Navy Building, 148 MahatamaGandhi Road, Fort, Mumbai 400 001, quoting the name of the sole/first NCD holder, NCD folio number and the distinctivenumber(s) of the NCD held, atleast one month prior to interest payment date, to ensure non-deduction/ lower deduction of taxat source from interest on NCD. The investors need to submit the requisite forms each financial year to ensure non-deductionor lower deduction of tax at source from interest on NCD. NRIs/OCBs applying on repatriation basis who desire that theinterest be paid without deduction of tax at source or at lower rate should submit a certified copy of Certificate issued inprescribed form by their Assessing Officer to Tata Share Registry Limited.

Electronic Clearing Service for Payment of Interest/Redemption Proceeds

The Company offers Electronic Clearing Service facility to its shareholders. RBI has introduced the concept of ElectronicClearing Service (ECS) through the clearing house to obviate the need for issuing and handling paper instruments and therebyfacilitate improved customer service. This facility would be available in cities where RBI provides such a facility.

The Company will provide this facility to NCD holders/Shareholders. As per the guidelines issued by RBI in this regard, theinvestor is required to give his mandate for ECS with all the details as per the RBI prescribed format. This will help theCompany to credit the interest on the NCD and redemption of NCD amount to the investor’s account with the concerned bankat the earliest. The investors will also have the convenience of a direct credit to their bank account without the need to receiveinterest warrants by post and deposit the same in their bank accounts. The bank branch will credit the investor’s account andindicate the credit entry with ECS in the passbook/statement of account

Notices

All notices to the NCD holder(s) required to be given by the Company or the Trustees shall be published in one Englishnational daily newspaper with wide circulation, one Hindi national daily newspaper with wide circulation and one Tamil dailynewspaper in Hosur with wide circulation and/or will be sent by ordinary post to the registered holders of the NCD holder(s)from time to time.

Debenture Redemption Reserve

The Company shall create a Debenture Redemption Reserve in respect of the NCD only in terms of Section 117C of the Actand SEBI Guidelines as may be in force from time to time.

Agents and Trustees for the NCD Holders

IL&FS, has agreed to act as Agents and Trustees for the holders of the NCD offered through this Letter of Offer (hereinafterreferred to as “the Trustees”). The NCD holders shall, without any further act or deed, be deemed to have irrevocably giventheir consent to and authorized the Trustees or any of their agents or authorized officials to do, inter alia, all acts, deeds,matters and things in respect of, or relating to, the security to be created for securing the NCD, including the right to exclude,substitute or restore any property/assets charged in their favor and/or to create a charge on additional properties/assets intheir favor including the right of the said Trustees to release or substitute relevant title deeds in respect thereof. All rights andremedies under the Debenture Trust Deed(s) and/or other security documents shall vest in, and be exercised by the saidTrustees without any further reference to the NCD holders.

The Trustees will protect the interests of the NCD holders in the event of default by the Company in regard to timely paymentof interest and repayment of principal and will take necessary action at the cost of the Company. The major events of defaultwhich may occur, and which defaults may continue, without being remedied for a period of 30 days after the dates on which themonies specified in (i) and (ii) below become due will necessitate the repayment of the NCD before stated maturity are as follows:

(i) Default in payment of monies due in respect of interest owing upon the NCD or redemption of NCD;

(ii) Default in payment of any other monies including costs, charges and expenses incurred by the Trustees.

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Other events of default that may occur are:

� Default if committed in the performance or observance of any covenant, condition or provision contained in these presentsor the Debenture Trust Deed(s) and/or the financial covenants and conditions (other than the obligation to pay principaland interest) and, except where the Trustees certify that such default is in their opinion incapable of remedy (in whichcase no notice shall be required), such default continues for 30 days after written notice has been given thereof by theTrustees to the Company requiring the same to be remedied.

� The Company is unable to or has admitted in writing its inability to pay its debt.

� A receiver or a liquidator has been appointed, or allowed to be appointed, for all or any part of the undertaking of theCompany and such appointment is not dismissed within 60 days of appointment.

� The Company ceases to carry on its business.

In terms of the SEBI (Debenture Trustee) Rules & Regulations, 1993, and the Articles of Association of the Company, theTrustees may appoint a nominee director on the Board of the Company in consultation with other institutional NCD holders inthe event of:

� Two consecutive defaults in payment of interest to NCD holders; or

� Default in the creation of security for NCD; or

� Default in the redemption of NCD.

Security

The principal amount of the NCD to be issued in terms of this Letter of Offer together with all interest, all costs, charges,remuneration of Trustees and expenses payable in respect thereof shall be secured by way of first charge by way of hypothecationof moveable assets (save and except current assets) and by way of equitable mortgage of immoveable properties of theCompany, both present and future. Stamp duty as applicable on the creation of such mortgages shall be paid by the Company.

The Company will maintain at all times a security cover of 1.25 times the value of the NCDs, allotted/ to be allotted by theCompany issued through this Letter of Offer. The Company shall be entitled at all times to replace the assets so secured withother assets of same or greater value than the assets so withdrawn subject to it maintaining at all times an asset cover of 1.25times or higher of its net assets as aforesaid. The security will be created by the Company as aforesaid in favor of the Trusteeswithin six months from the Date of Allotment. In the event of the Company not being able to create any security within 12months as aforesaid, the Company shall be liable to pay additional penal interest at the rate of 2% per annum over and abovethe coupon rate to the NCD holders. If the security is not created even after 18 months, a separate meeting of the NCD holderswill be called within 21 days to explain the reason therefore and the date by which the security will be created.

Application monies will be kept in a separate bank account and the Company will be permitted to have access to the funds onlyafter the documents for creation of security as stated in the Letter of Offer are executed.

The Company has received no objection certificates from the following existing lenders for creation of security and to cede paripassu charge in favour of the Trustee in respect of the NCDs to be issued in terms of this Letter of Offer:

1. State Bank of Indore vide letter dated December 9, 2005

2. Indian Bank vide letter No. Titan/NOC/05-06 dated December 7, 2005

3. Oriental Bank of Commerce vide letter No. DG/01/ADV/05 dated December 2, 2005

4. Industrial Development Bank of India Limited vide letter No. IDBI(BL)3869/CFD/Titan dated December 1, 2005

5. UCO Bank vide letter No. AGM/ADV/548/2005 dated November 26, 2005

6. UTI Bank Limited vide letter No. UTIB/CO/RMD/RA/01885/05-06 dated November 25, 2005

7. Canara Bank vide letter No. CSB6CR:384:2005:JYO dated December 9, 2005

Further Issues/Borrowings

The Company shall be entitled to make further issues of debentures and/or raise further term loans and/or avail of furtherdeferred payments/guarantees and/or financial facilities from time to time from Financial Institutions, Banks and/or any otherperson(s) on the security of the said properties/assets or any part thereof and/or such other assets and properties and havingsuch ranking including ranking in priority to the security to be created in favor of the Trustees as may be decided by theCompany from time to time and on such terms as to security or otherwise as may be mutually acceptable to the Company andthe Trustees and the participating Financial Institutions and Banks without the Company being required to obtain any furtherapproval/sanction of the NCD holders.

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Servicing Behaviour

The Company does not have any outstanding debentures as of date. The Company has been regular in payment of interestand principle on term loans and deposits accepted under section 58A.

Listing of the NCDs

The NCDs arising out this Issue shall be listed on the BSE, NSE and MSE. For more details refer to the section titled “OtherRegulatory And Statutory Disclosures- Listing” on page 241 of this Letter of Offer.

Rights of NCD holders

� The NCD shall inter-se rank pari-passu without any preference or priority of one over the other or others.

� The NCD shall be transferable and transmittable in the same manner and to the same extent and be subject to the samerestrictions and limitations as in the case of the Equity Shares of the Company. The provisions relating to transfer andtransmission and other related matters in respect of Equity Shares of the Company contained in the Articles and the Actshall apply, mutatis mutandis, to the NCD as well.

� The NCD shall not, except as provided in the Act, confer upon the holders thereof any right or privileges available to theShareholders of the Company including the right to receive a notice of, or to be present or attend and vote in person or byproxy at any General Meeting of the Company or to receive the annual reports of the Company. However, if any resolutionaffecting the rights attached to the NCD as stated herein is placed before a meeting of the Shareholders of the Company,such a resolution will first be placed before a meeting of the NCD holders.

� Separate Registers of holders of the NCD shall be maintained in accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Actand all interest and principal sums becoming due and payable will be paid to the registered holder for the time being or inthe case of joint-holders, to the person whose name stands first in the said Registers.

� At a meeting of the NCD holders, every NCD holder, and in the case of joint-holders the one whose name stands first inthe Register, shall be entitled to vote, either in person or by proxy, in respect of such NCD. The NCD holder will be entitledto one vote on a show of hands and his/her voting rights on a poll shall be in proportion to the outstanding value of theNCD held by him/her. The quorum for such meetings shall be at least five NCD holders present in person.

� The proceedings of the meeting of the NCD holders shall be governed by the provisions contained in the Articles and suchother rules in force for the time being to the extent applicable and in relation to matters not otherwise provided for in termsof the issue of the NCD.

� The rights, privileges and conditions attached to the NCD may be modified or varied or abrogated with the consent of theholders of the NCD by a special resolution passed at a meeting of the holders of the NCD, provided that nothing in suchresolution shall be operative against the Company when such resolution modifies or varies the terms and conditionsgoverning the NCD if the same is not acceptable to the Company.

� The NCD holders will be entitled to their NCD free from equities and/or cross-claims by the Company against the originalor any intermediate holders thereof.

� The NCD will be subject to any other terms and conditions to be incorporated in the Agreement/Trust Deed(s) to beentered into by the Company with the Trustees and the NCD Certificates/Allotment Letters that may be issued.

Procedure for Redemption of NCD

Payment on redemption of the NCD will be made to those NCD holders whose names appear as beneficial owners as per thelist to be furnished by the depositories in respect of the shares held in the electronic form and on the Register of NCD holdersof the Company at the close of business hours on the Record Date to be fixed by the Company for this purpose. On paymentof the final redemption proceeds, the NCD Certificate shall automatically stand cancelled. No surrender of NCD certificate isrequired.

The Record Date for this purpose would be fixed in consultation with the Stock Exchange prior to the redemption date.Payment on final redemption will be made by cheque payable at par at such places that we deem fit. In other places, wereserve the right to adopt any other suitable mode of payment. Also refer to the section titled “Electronic Clearing Service forPayment of Interest/Redemption Proceeds” on page 251 of this Letter of Offer.

The Company’s liability to the NCD holder(s) towards their rights including for payment of interest or otherwise shall standextinguished from the date of redemption in all events and on the Company dispatching the final redemption amounts to theNCD holder(s). Further, the Company will not be liable to pay any interest, income or compensation of any kind from the dateof redemption of the NCD(s).

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Procedure for redemption of transferred NCDs

Buyers of the NCD in physical form are advised to send the NCD Certificates to the Company/Tata Share Registry Limited orto such persons as may be notified by the Company from time to time, along with a duly executed Transfer Deed for registrationof transfer of the NCD. If the request for transfer of the NCD is not received or registered by the Company, due to a technicaldefect, or on, the Record Date fixed by the Company for the said final redemption, the final redemption proceeds will be paidto the person whose name appears on the register of NCD holders. In such cases, any claims shall be settled inter-se betweenthe parties and no claim or action shall lie against the Company or Tata Share Registry Limited.

Repurchase and Right to Reissue NCD

The Company may, at its discretion, at any time purchase the NCD at discount, at par or at a premium in the open market orotherwise. Such NCD may, at the option of the Company, be cancelled, held, reissued or resold at such price and on suchterms and conditions as the Company may deem fit and as permitted by law.

Where the Company has redeemed or repurchased any NCD, the Company shall have and shall be deemed always to havehad the right to keep such NCD alive without extinguishment for the purpose of resale or reissue and in exercising such right,the Company shall have and be deemed always to have had, the power to resell or reissue such NCD either by reselling orreissuing the same NCD or by issuing any other NCD in its place. This includes the right to reissue the original NCD.

Issue of Duplicate NCD Certificate(s)

If any NCD certificate(s) is/are mutilated or defaced or the cages for recording transfers of NCD are fully utilized, the same maybe replaced by the Company against the surrender of such NCD certificate(s). Provided, where the NCD certificate(s) aremutilated or defaced, the same will be replaced as aforesaid only if the certificate numbers and the distinctive numbers arelegible.

Khokha Buy-back Scheme - Arrangement for buyback of the NCD

For the benefit of the prospective applicants in this Issue, the Company along with JM Morgan Stanley Private Limited (JMMS),Lead Manager to the Issue, has finalised arrangements for sale by the applicants, if they so wish, of the NCDs (“Khokha Buy-back Scheme”). Attention to the scheme is drawn of those applicants who would be interested in disposing of the NCD whilstsimultaneously retaining Part A (convertible portion) of the PCD. The intention to opt for Khokha Buy-back Scheme will haveto be confirmed by the applicant while making the application. Specifically the Khokha Buy-back would work as under:

a. All applicants, eligible to apply for the PCD, have an option to offer for sale the NCD (“Khokha”) to the extent of theNCD(s) that may be allotted them. An applicant shall have to exercise this option of offer for sale with respect to theKhokha of all the NCD that may be allotted to the applicant. In no case can the applicant exercise his option with respectto Khokha of only part of the NCD(s) that may be allotted to the applicant.

b. The applicant opting for the Khokha Buy-back Scheme must have a clear and unencumbered title to the Khokha offeredfor sale. The transferee shall have a warranty of title in respect of the Khokha comprised in such sale. The sale shall befree from all claims, liens, charges and encumbrances of whatsoever nature (except to the extent provided in respect ofpartly paid NCD under the terms of the Issue). The transferor shall keep the transferee indemnified against any loss ordamage arising on account of any defect that may subsequently be found in the title or signature of the transferor.

c. The Khokha of face value of Rs. 250 with Rs. 28.75 paid-up per NCD may be offered for sale at a net price of Rs. nil perKhokha (inclusive of accrued interest, if any). The said purchase price of Rs. nil is no indication of the price at which theKhokha will be quoted and traded on the floor of the Stock Exchanges.

d. The applicant who will be exercising the option to sell the Khokha will be doing so at an upfront discount of Rs. 28.75 onthe face value of the Khokha. If the option to sell the Khokha is exercised, the effective cost per Equity on conversion ofPart A would be Rs. 378.75.

e. Under the terms of the Issue, out of a sum of Rs. 378.75 paid on application, a sum of Rs. 28.75 per PCD would beappropriated towards NCD and an amount of Rs. 221.25 per NCD is payable on allotment. In such case the applicant’sliability to pay the allotment money will stand reduced from Rs. 221.25 per NCD to Rs. Nil as the purchaser of the Khokhawould directly pay to the Company the allotment money pertaining to the Khokha to the extent of Rs. 221.25 per NCD.

f. Applicants who wish to sell the Khokha that may be allotted to them should give their consent by signing the Part E of theCAF. By signing the declaration at the appropriate place in the CAF, the applicant shall be deemed to have authorised theCompany to issue such NCD in electronic form and credit the same to an “Escrow Account” to be opened by JMMS for this purpose.

g. The transaction for sale of NCD allotted and their purchase shall be a spot delivery transaction in terms of the provisionsof the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956 and Rules made thereunder.

h. Khokha Buy-back from Non residents would be subject to the approval of RBI.

i. The Scheme is purely voluntary in nature and is based on the terms and conditions from (a) to (h) above. The applicantsfor NCD are free to make any other arrangements for disposal of the NCD.

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IT IS EXPRESSLY BROUGHT TO THE NOTICE OF THE APPLICANTS THAT THE COMPANY DOES NOT HAVE ANYINTEREST IN THE KHOKHA BUY-BACK OFFER. IT IS ENTIRELY AT THE DISCRETION OF THE APPLICANT TO OPTFOR THIS OFFER OR TO RETAIN THE NCD OR TO DISINVEST THE NCD IN ANY OTHER MANNER.

Nomination facility

In terms of Section 109A of the Act, nomination facility is available in case of Equity Shares and NCDs which would be issuedpursuant to this Issue. The applicant can nominate any person by filling the relevant details in the CAF in the space providedfor this purpose.

Part A will be compulsorily and automatically be converted into Equity Shares on allotment. A sole/first Shareholder/NCDHolder, along with other joint Shareholders/NCD Holders being individual(s) may nominate any person(s) who, in the event ofthe death of the sole holder or all the joint-holders, as the case may be, shall become entitled to the Equity Shares/NCD. APerson, being a nominee, becoming entitled to the Equity Shares/NCDs by reason of the death of the original EquityShareholder(s)/NCD holder(s), shall be entitled to the same advantages to which he would be entitled if he were the registeredholder of the Equity Shares/NCDs. Where the nominee is a minor, the Equity Shareholder(s)/NCD holder(s) may also make anomination to appoint, in the prescribed manner, any person to become entitled to the Equity Share(s)/NCD(s), in the event ofdeath of the said holder, during the minority of the nominee. A nomination shall stand rescinded upon the sale of the EquityShare/NCD by the person nominating. A transferee will be entitled to make a fresh nomination in the manner prescribed. Whenthe Equity Share/NCD is held by two or more persons, the nominee shall become entitled to receive the amount only on thedemise of all the holders. Fresh nominations can be made only in the prescribed form available on request at the registeredoffice of the Company or such other person at such addresses as may be notified by the Company. The applicant can makethe nomination by filling in the relevant portion of the CAF.

Only one nomination would be applicable for one folio. Hence, in case the Shareholder(s) has already registered thenomination with the Company, no further nomination needs to be made for Equity Shares to be allotted in this Issueunder the same folio.

In case the allotment of Equity Shares/NCDs is in dematerialised form, there is no need to make a separate nominationfor the Equity Shares/NCDs to be allotted in this Issue. Nominations registered with respective DP of the applicantwould prevail. If the applicant requires to change the nomination, they are requested to inform their respective DP.

Issue to Non-Resident Equity Shareholders/Applicants and FII

Applications received from NRIs and non-residents for allotment of Equity Shares shall be inter alia, subject to the conditionsimposed from time to time by the RBI under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 2000 (FEMA) in the matter of refund ofapplication moneys, allotment of Equity Shares, issue of letter of allotment / share certificates, payment of interest, dividends,etc. The Board of Directors may at its absolute discretion, agree to such terms and conditions as may be stipulated by RBIwhile approving the allotment of Equity Shares, payment of dividend etc. to the non-resident shareholders. The rights sharespurchased by non-residents shall be subject to the same conditions including restrictions in regard to the repatriability as areapplicable to the original shares against which rights shares are issued.

By virtue of Circular No. 14 dated September 16, 2003 issued by the RBI, overseas corporate bodies (“OCBs”) have beenderecognized as an eligible class of investors and the RBI has subsequently issued the Foreign Exchange Management(Withdrawal of General Permission to Overseas Corporate Bodies (OCBs)) Regulations, 2003. Accordingly, OCBs shall not beeligible to subscribe to the Equity Shares. The RBI has however clarified in its circular, A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 44, datedDecember 8, 2003 that OCBs which are incorporated and are not under the adverse notice of the RBI are permitted toundertake fresh investments as incorporated non-resident entities. Thus, OCBs desiring to participate in this Issue mustobtain prior approval from the RBI. On providing such approval to the Company at its corporate office, the OCB shall receivethis Letter of Offer and the CAF.

FIIs will not need permission of the FIPB/RBI for investment in the Issue to the extent of their Rights Entitlement. However, incase of applications from such entities in excess of their entitlement, allotment will be subject to restrictions under applicablelaws, including existing ceilings on FII holdings in the Company and sectoral caps on foreign direct investment in the Company,as applicable.

Letter of Offer and CAF to non-resident Equity Shareholders shall be dispatched only to their address mentioned in theRegister of Members in India as provided under Section 53 of the Companies Act.

The Company has received approval from Reserve Bank of India vide its letter no. FE.CO.FID/19375/10.78.000/2005-06dated March 08, 2006 granting permission to offer, issue and allot the PCD portion, including the NCD portion and to offer theKhokha Buyback Scheme to eligible non resident shareholders on rights basis with repatriation benefit.

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Market lot

The market lot for the Equity Shares and NCDs in dematerialised mode is one. In case of physical certificates, the Companywould issue one certificate for the Equity Shares/NCDs to be allotted to one folio (“Consolidated Certificate”).

Minimum Subscription

If the Company does not receive the minimum subscription of 90% of the issue, (excluding the amount on Rights Entitlementon (i) shares held by notified parties either in their names or in benami names or in the form of unregistered shares and (ii)shares which are the subject matter of various suits filed in the Courts/Forum by third parties for which final order from theCourts/Forum is awaited) the entire subscription shall be refunded to the applicants within forty two days from the date ofclosure of the issue. If there is a delay in the refund of subscription by more than 8 days after the Company becomes liable torepay the subscription amount, (i.e. forty two days after closure of the issue), the Company will pay interest for the delayedperiod, at prescribed rates in sub-section (2) and (2A) of Section 73 of the Act.

Terms of the Underwriting Agreement

Not applicable as this Issue is not being underwritten.

Joint-Holders

Where two or more persons are registered as the holders of Equity Shares/NCDs, they shall be deemed to hold the same asjoint-tenants with benefits of survivorship subject to other provisions contained in the Articles.

Option available to the Equity Shareholders

The Composite Application Form clearly indicates the number of PCDs that the Equity Shareholder is entitled to.

If the Equity Shareholder applies for an investment in PCDs, then he can:

� Apply for his entitlement in part;

� Apply for his entitlement in part and renounce the other part;

� Apply for his entitlement in full;

� Apply for his entitlement in full and apply for additional PCDs.

Renouncees can apply for the PCDs renounced to them.

How to Apply

Resident Equity Shareholders

Applications should be made on the enclosed CAF provided by the Company. The enclosed CAF should be completed in allrespects, as explained in the instructions indicated in the CAF. Applications will not be accepted by the Lead Managers or bythe Registrar to the Issue or by the Company at any offices except in the case of postal applications as per instructions givenelsewhere in this Letter of Offer.

Non-resident Equity Shareholders

Applications received from the Non-Resident Equity Shareholders for the allotment of Equity Shares/ /NCDs shall, inter alia,be subject to the conditions as may be imposed from time to time by the RBI, in the matter of refund of application moneys,allotment of Equity Shares/ NCDs, issue of letters of allotment/ certificates/ payment of dividends etc.

The CAF consists of five parts:

Part A: Form for accepting the PCDs offered and for applying for additional PCDs

Part B: Form for renunciation

Part C: Form for application for renouncees

Part D: Form for request for split application forms

Part E: Form for request to sell the Khokha

Acceptance of the Issue

You may accept the Issue and apply for the PCDs offered, either in full or in part by filling Block III of Part A of the enclosedCAF and submit the same along with the application money payable to the Bankers to the Issue or any of the branches asmentioned on the reverse of the CAF before the close of the banking hours on or before the Issue Closing Date or suchextended time as may be specified by the Board thereof in this regard. Applicants at centers not covered by the branches ofcollecting banks can send their CAF together with the cheque drawn on a local bank at Mumbai /demand draft net of demanddraft and postal charges payable at Mumbai to the Registrar to the Issue by registered post. Such applications sent to anyoneother than the Registrar to the Issue are liable to be rejected.

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Renunciation

As an Equity Shareholder, you have the right to renounce your entitlement of the PCDs in full or in part in favor of one or moreperson(s). Your attention is drawn to the fact that the Company shall not allot and/or register any Equity Shares in favor of:

� More than three persons including joint holders

� Partnership firm(s) or their nominee(s)

� Minors, unless through their legal guardian

� Hindu Undivided Family unless in the individual name of Karta. The renouncee should specify that the application is beingmade in the name of HUF in the CAF as follows “name of the sole or first applicant: XYZ Hindu Undivided Family applyingthrough XYZ, where XYZ is the name of the Karta”.

� Any Trust or Society (unless the same is registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 or any other applicableTrust laws and is authorized under its Constitutions to hold Equity Shares of a Company)

Such renouncees can only be Indian Nationals/Limited Companies incorporated under and governed by the Act, statutorycorporations/institutions, trusts (unless registered under the Indian Trust Act), minors (through their legal guardians), societies(unless registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 or any other applicable laws) provided that such trust/ society isauthorized under its constitution/bye laws to hold Equity Shares in a company and cannot be a partnership firm, more thanthree persons including joint-holders, HUF, foreign nationals (unless approved by RBI or other relevant authorities) or to anyperson situated or having jurisdiction where the offering in terms of this Letter of Offer could be illegal or require compliancewith securities laws of such jurisdiction or any other persons not approved by the Board.

Any renunciation from Resident Indian Shareholder(s) to Non-Resident Indian(s) or from Non-Resident Indian Shareholder(s)to other Non-Resident Indian(s) or from Non-Resident Indian Shareholder(s) to Resident Indian(s) is subject to the renouncer(s)/renouncee(s) obtaining the approval of the FIPB and/ or necessary permission of the RBI under the Foreign ExchangeManagement Act, 1999 (FEMA) and other applicable laws and such permissions should be attached to the CAF. Applicationsnot accompanied by the aforesaid approval are liable to be rejected and the amount will be refunded without interest.

By virtue of the Circular No. 14 dated September 16, 2003 issued by the RBI, Overseas Corporate Bodies (“OCBs”) have beenderecognized as an eligible class of investors and the RBI has subsequently issued the Foreign Exchange Management[Withdrawal of General Permission to Overseas Corporate Bodies (OCBs)] Regulations, 2003. Accordingly, the existing EquityShareholders of the Company who do not wish to subscribe to the PCD being offered but wish to renounce the same in favorof renouncees shall not renounce the same (whether for consideration or otherwise) in favour of OCB(s).

The right of renunciation is subject to the express condition that the Board/ Committee of Directors shall be entitledin its absolute discretion to reject the request for allotment to renouncee(s) without assigning any reason thereof.

Part A of the CAF must not be used by any person(s) other than those in whose favor this offer has been made. If used, this willrender the application invalid. Submission of the enclosed CAF to the Banker to the Issue at its collecting branches specifiedon the reverse of the CAF with the form of renunciation (Part B of the CAF) duly filled in shall be conclusive evidence for theCompany of the person(s) applying for PCD in Part C to receive allotment of such PCD. The renounces applying for all thePCD renounced in their favour may also apply for additional PCD. Part ‘A’ must not be used by the renouncee(s) as this willrender the application invalid. Renouncee(s) will also have no further right to renounce any shares in favor of any other person.

Procedure for renunciation

To renounce the whole offer in favour of one renouncee

If you wish to renounce the offer indicated in Part A, in whole, please complete Part B of the CAF. In case of joint holding, alljoint holders must sign Part B of the CAF. The person in whose favor renunciation has been made should complete and signPart C of the CAF. In case of joint renouncees, all joint renouncees must sign this part of the CAF.

To renounce in part/or renounce the whole to more than one person(s)

If you wish to either accept this offer in part and renounce the balance or renounce the entire offer in favour of two or morerenouncees, the CAF must be first split into requisite number of forms.

Please indicate your requirement of split forms in the space provided for this purpose in Part D of the CAF and return the entireCAF to the Registrar to the Issue so as to reach them latest by the close of business hours on the last date of receivingrequests for split forms. On receipt of the required number of split forms from the Registrar, the procedure as mentioned inparagraph above shall have to be followed.

In case the signature of the Equity Shareholder(s), who has renounced the PCDs, does not agree with the specimen registeredwith the Company, the application is liable to be rejected.

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Renouncee(s)

The person(s) in whose favour the PCDs are renounced should fill in and sign Part C of the Application Form and submit theentire Application Form to the Bankers to the Issue on or before the Issue Closing Date along with the application money.

Change and/ or introduction of additional holders

If you wish to apply for PCDs jointly with any other person(s), not more than three, who is/are not already a joint holder withyou, it shall amount to renunciation and the procedure as stated above for renunciation shall have to be followed. Even achange in the sequence of the name of joint holders shall amount to renunciation and the procedure, as stated above shallhave to be followed.

However, this right of renunciation is subject to the express condition that the Board of Directors of the Company shall beentitled in its absolute discretion to reject the request for allotment from the renouncee(s) without assigning any reason thereof.

Please note that:

� Part A of the CAF must not be used by any person(s) other than those in whose favour this Issue has been made. If used,this will render the application invalid.

� Request for split form should be made for a minimum of one PCDs or in multiples thereof and one Split Application Formfor the balance PCDs, if any.

� Request by the applicant for the Split Application Form should reach the Registrar on or before April 8, 2006.

� Only the person to whom this Letter of Offer has been addressed to and not the renouncee(s) shall be entitled to renounceand to apply for Split Application Forms. Forms once split cannot be split again.

� Split form(s) will be sent to the applicant(s) by post at the applicant’s risk.

Additional PCDs

You are eligible to apply for additional PCDs over and above the number of PCDs you are entitled to, provided that you haveapplied for all the PCDs offered without renouncing them in whole or in part in favor of any other person(s). Applications foradditional PCDs shall be considered and allotment shall be in the manner prescribed under the section titled ‘Basis of Allotment’on page 260 of this Letter of Offer. The renouncees applying for all the PCD’s renounced in their favor may also apply foradditional PCD’s

In case of application for additional PCDs by non-resident equity shareholders, the allotment of additional securities will besubject to the permission of the RBI.

Where the number of additional PCDs applied for exceeds the number available for allotment, the allotment would be made onequitable basis in consultation with the Designated Stock Exchange.

The summary of options available to the equity shareholder is presented below. You may exercise any of the following optionswith regard to the PCDs offered, using the enclosed CAF:

Option Available Action Required

1. Accept whole or part of your entitlement without Fill in and sign Part A (All joint holders must sign)renouncing the balance.

2. Accept your entitlement in full and apply for Fill in and sign Part A including Block III relating to the acceptanceadditional PCDs of entitlement and Block IV relating to additional PCDs (All joint

holders must sign)

3. Renounce your entitlement in full to one person Fill in and sign Part B (all joint holders must sign) indicating the(Joint renouncees are considered as one). number of PCDs renounced and hand it over to the renouncee.

The renouncees must fill in and sign Part C (All joint renouncesmust sign)

4. Accept a part of your entitlement and renounce Fill in and sign Part D (all joint holders must sign) requesting forthe balance to one or more renouncee(s) Split Application Forms. Send the CAF to the Registrar to the

Issue so as to reach them on or before the last date for receivingOR requests for Split Forms. Splitting will be permitted only once.

Renounce your entitlement to all the PCDs On receipt of the Split Form take action as indicated below.offered to you to more than one renouncee For the PCDs you wish to accept, if any, fill in and sign Part A.

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Option Available Action Required

For the PCDs you wish to renounce, fill in and sign Part B indicatingthe number of PCDs renounced and hand it over to therenouncees. Each of the renouncees should fill in and sign Part Cfor the PCDs accepted by them.

5. Introduce a joint holder or change the sequence This will be treated as a renunciation. Fill in and sign Part B andof joint holders the renouncees must fill in and sign Part C.

Availability of duplicate CAF

In case the original CAF is not received, or is misplaced by the applicant, the Registrar to the Issue will issue a duplicate CAFon the request of the applicant who should furnish the registered folio number/ DP and Client ID number and his/ her full nameand address to the Registrar to the Issue. The duplicate CAF would be posted at the investors risk. Please note that those whoare making the application in the duplicate form should not utilize the original CAF for any purpose including renunciation,even if it is received/ found subsequently. If the applicant violates any of these requirements, he / she shall face the risk ofrejection of both the applications.

Application on Plain Paper

An Equity Shareholder who has neither received the original CAF nor is in a position to obtain the duplicate CAF may make anapplication to subscribe to the Issue on plain paper, along with an Account Payee Cheque drawn on a local bank at Mumbai/ Demand Draft payable at Mumbai which should be drawn in favor of the Company and send the same by registered postdirectly to the Registrar to the Issue.

The application on plain paper, duly signed by the applicants including joint holders, in the same order as per specimenrecorded with the Company, must reach the office of the Registrar to the Issue before the Issue Closing Date and shouldcontain the following particulars:

� Name of Issuer, being Titan Industries Limited

� Name and address of the Equity Shareholder including joint holders

� Registered Folio Number/ DP and Client ID no.

� Number of shares held as on Record Date

� Number of PCDs entitled

� Number of PCDs applied for

� Number of additional PCDs applied for, if any

� Total number of PCDs applied for

� Total amount paid

� Particulars of cheque/draft

� Savings/Current Account Number and name and address of the bank where the Equity Shareholder will be depositing therefund order

� PAN/GIR number, Income Tax Circle/Ward/District, photocopy of the PAN card/ PAN communication / Form 60 / Form 61declaration where the application is for PCDs of a total value of Rs.50,000 or more for the applicant and for each applicantin case of joint names, and

� Signature of Equity Shareholders to appear in the same sequence and order as they appear in the records of the Company

� Intention to opt for Khokha buy-back.

Payments in such cases, should be through a cheque/ demand draft payable at Mumbai be drawn in favor of the Bankers tothe Issue marked ‘A/c Payee’ and marked ‘TIL Rights Issue’.

Please note that those who are making the application otherwise than on original CAF shall not be entitled to renounce theirrights and should not utilize the original CAF for any purpose including renunciation even if it is received subsequently. If theapplicant violates any of these requirements, he/she shall face the risk of rejection of both the applications.

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Last date of Application

The last date for submission of the duly filled in CAF is April 24, 2006. The Board or any committee thereof will have the rightto extend the said date for such period as it may determine from time to time but not exceeding 60 (sixty) days from the IssueOpening Date.

If the CAF together with the amount payable is not received by the Banker to the Issue/ Registrar to the Issue on or before theclose of banking hours on the aforesaid last date or such date as may be extended by the Board/ Committee of Directors, theoffer contained in this Letter of Offer shall be deemed to have been declined and the Board/ Committee of Directors shall beat liberty to dispose off the PCDs hereby offered, as provided under the section titled “Basis of Allotment”.

INVESTORS MAY PLEASE NOTE THAT THE EQUITY SHARES/NON CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES OF THE COMPANYCAN BE TRADED ON THE STOCK EXCHANGES ONLY IN DEMATERIALIZED FORM.

Basis of Allotment

The basis of allotment shall be finalised by the Board in consultation with BSE, which is the Designated Stock Exchange. TheBoard will proceed to allot the PCD in the following order of priority:

1. Full allotment to the Equity Shareholders who have applied for their Rights Entitlement either in full or in part and also tothe renouncees who have applied in full or in part for the PCD renounced in their favour.

2. All fractional shareholdings of less than 10 Equity Shares would be ignored and fractional shareholdings of more than 10Equity Shares would be rounded off to higher integers for determining the Rights Entitlement. However, Equity Shareholdersholding less than 10 Equity Shares will be eligible for 1 PCD. See “Fractional Entitlement” on page 249 of this Letter ofOffer.

For PCD’s being offered on rights basis under this Issue, if the shareholding of any of the Equity Shareholders is less than20 or is not in the multiples of 20, then the fractional entitlement of such holders shall be ignored. Shareholders whosefractional entitlements are being ignored would be given preferential allotment of ONE additional PCD each if they applyfor additional PCD(s). Allotment under this head shall be considered if there are any un-subscribed PCD’s after allotmentunder (1). If number of PCD’s available for allotment under this head are less than number of PCD’s available afterallotment under (1), the allotment would be made on a fair and equitable basis in consultation with the Designated StockExchange.

SHAREHOLDERS HOLDING LESS THAN 20 SHARES WILL NOT HAVE A RIGHT TO RENOUNCE, THEY HAVE ARIGHT TO APPLY FOR ADDITIONAL PCD’s.

See “Fractional Entitlement” on page 249 of this Draft Letter of Offer.

3. To the Equity Shareholders who having applied for their full Rights Entitlement of PCD, have applied for additional PCD,provided there is surplus after making full allotment under 1 and 2 above. The allotment of such additional PCD shall bemade as far as possible on equitable basis with reference to number of Equity Shares held on the Record Date, within theoverall size of Rights Issue at the sole and absolute discretion of the Board of Directors or Committee thereof in consultationwith BSE.

4. To the renouncees who having applied for all the PCDs renounced in their favor and have applied for additional PCD,provided there is a surplus remaining after 1, 2 and 3 above, in consultation with the Stock Exchange.

5. PCDs remaining unsubscribed after making full allotments under 1, 2, 3 and 4 above, shall be disposed of by the Board inmanner as it in its sole discretion deems fit and the decision of the Board in this regard shall be final and binding.

After taking into account the full allotment under (1) and (2) above, if there is any unsubscribed portion, the Rights Issue, shallbe deemed to be “undersubscribed” for the purpose of Regulation 3(1)(b) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India(Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeover) Regulations, 1997 (Takeover Code). In addition to their Rights Entitlement,Tata Sons Limited shall apply for additional PCDs in the Issue in case of an under subscription. As a result of this subscriptionand consequent allotment, Tata Sons Limited may acquire Equity Shares over and above their Rights Entitlement in the Issue,which may result in an increase of the shareholding being above the current shareholding with the entitlement of PCDs underthe Issue. This subscription and acquisition of additional PCDs by Tata Sons Limited, if any, will not result in a change ofcontrol of the management of the Company and shall be exempt in terms of the proviso to Regulation 3(1)(b)(ii) of the TakeoverCode. As such, other than for meeting the requirements indicated in the section titled “Objects of the Issue” beginning on page37 of this Letter of Offer, there is no other intention/purpose for this Issue, including any intention to delist the Company.Subscription by and allotment to Tata Sons Limited of any unsubscribed portion, over and above their Rights Entitlement in theIssue shall be in compliance with the provisions of the Listing Agreement and other applicable laws prevailing at that time,including in relation to continuous listing requirements.

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The Company undertakes to complete the allotment of PCD as far as possible within a period of 30 days from the date ofclosure of the Issue in accordance with the listing agreement with the Bombay Stock Exchange Limited and National StockExchange. The Company shall pay interest at the rate of 15% per annum if the allotment has not been made and/or the refundorders have not been dispatched to the investors within 30 days from the date of the closure of the Issue. The Company willissue and dispatch letters of allotment/share certificates/demat credit and /or letters of regret alongwith refund order or creditthe allotted securities to the respective beneficiary accounts, if any, within a period of six weeks from the issue closing date. Ifsuch money is not repaid withing eight days from the day the company becomes liable to pay, the company shall that moneywith interest as stipulated under Section 73 of the Act.

Allotment of PCDs to FIIs shall be made in such a way so as to ensure that on conversion of the same into equity shares, FIIsshareholding in the Company does not exceed 24% of the total paid up capital of the Company on conversion.

The Company shall retain no oversubscription.

Letters of Allotment / Refund

The Company will issue and dispatch letters of allotment/ share certificates/ NCD Certificate/demat credit and/ or letters ofregret along with refund order or credit the allotted securities to the respective beneficiary accounts, if any, within a period ofsix weeks from the Issue Closing Date. If such money is not repaid within eight days from the day the Company becomes liableto pay it, the Company shall pay that money with interest as stipulated under Section 73 of the Act.

In case of those shareholders who have opted to receive their Right Entitlement Shares in dematerialised form by usingelectronic credit under the depository system, an advice regarding the credit of the Equity Shares shall be given separately.

In case the Company issues letters of allotment, the corresponding share certificates will be kept ready within three monthsfrom the date of allotment thereof or such extended time as may be approved by the Companies Law Board under Section 113of the Companies Act, 1956 or other applicable provisions, if any. Allottees are requested to preserve such letters of allotment,which would be exchanged later for the share certificates.

Letters of allotment/ share certificates/ NCD Certificate/ demat credit/ refund orders above the value of Rs. 1,500 will bedispatched by registered post/ speed post to the sole/ first applicant’s registered address. However, refund orders for valuenot exceeding Rs. 1,500 shall be sent to the applicants by way of under certificate of posting. Such cheques or pay orders willbe payable at par at all the centres where the applications were originally accepted and will be marked ‘A/c payee’ and wouldbe drawn in the name of the sole/ first applicant. Adequate funds would be made available to the Registrar to the Issue for thedispatch of such letters of allotment/ share certificates/ demat credit and refund orders.

As regards allotment/ refund to non-residents, the following further conditions shall apply:

In case of non-residents, who remit their application monies from funds held in NRE/ FCNR accounts, refunds and/ or paymentof interest/ dividend and other disbursement, if any, shall be credited to such accounts, details of which should be furnished inthe CAF. Subject to the approval of the RBI, in case of non-residents, who remit their application monies through Indian Rupeedraft purchased from abroad, refund and/ or payment of dividend/ interest and any other disbursement, shall be credited tosuch accounts (details of which should be furnished in the CAF) and will be made net of bank charges/ commission in USDollars, at the rate of exchange prevailing at such time. The Company will not be responsible for any loss on account ofexchange fluctuations for converting the Indian Rupee amount into US Dollars. The share certificate(s) will be sent by registeredpost at the Indian address of the non-resident applicant.

Option to receive Equity Shares /NCDs in Dematerialized Form

Applicants to the PCDs shall be allotted securities in dematerialised (electronic) form at the option of the applicant. TheCompany signed a tripartite agreement with the Tata Share Registry Limited and NSDL on November 27, 1998 and with theTata Share Registry Limited and CDSL on November 22, 1999 which enables the Investors to hold and trade in securities ina dematerialised form, instead of holding the securities in the form of physical certificates.

The Company will credit the Equity Shares /NCDs which may be allotted pursuant to this Issue in the existing demat accountof the Equity Shareholders who are holding the Equity Shares in the demat form. In case of shareholders holding EquityShares in physical form and who have opted for PCDs in dematerialised form will receive their securities in the form of anelectronic credit to their beneficiary account with a depository participant. Investor will have to give the relevant particulars forthis purpose in the appropriate place in the CAF. Applications, which do not accurately contain this information, will be giventhe securities in physical form. No separate applications for securities in physical and/or dematerialized form should be made.If such applications are made, the application for physical securities will be treated as multiple applications and is liable to berejected. In case of partial allotment, allotment will be done in demat option for the shares sought in demat and balance, if any,will be allotted in physical shares.

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Procedure for availing the facility for allotment of Equity Shares/NCD in this Issue in the electronic form is as under:

� Open a beneficiary account with any depository participant (care should be taken that the beneficiary account shouldcarry the name of the holder in the same manner as is exhibited in the records of the Company. In the case of joint holding,the beneficiary account should be opened carrying the names of the holders in the same order as with the Company). Incase of Investors having various folios in the Company with different joint holders, the Investors will have to open separateaccounts for such holdings. Those equity shareholders who have already opened such Beneficiary Account (s) need notadhere to this step.

� For Equity Shareholders already holding Equity Shares of the Company in dematerialized form as on the Record Date,the beneficial account number shall be printed on the CAF. For those who open accounts later, the necessary details oftheir beneficiary account should be filled in the space provided in the CAF. It may be noted that the allotment of securitiesarising out of this Issue may be made in dematerialized form even if the original Equity Shares of the Company are notdematerialized. Nonetheless, it should be ensured that the Depository Account is in the name(s) of the Equity Shareholdersand the names are in the same order as in the records of the Company.

Responsibility for correctness of information (including applicant’s age and other details) filled in the CAF vis-à-vis suchinformation with the applicant’s depository participant, would rest with the applicant. Applicants should ensure that the namesof the applicants and the order in which they appear in CAF should be the same as registered with the applicant’s depositoryparticipant.

If incomplete / incorrect beneficiary account details are given in the CAF the applicant will get Equity Shares/NCD in physicalform.

The Equity Shares/NCDs pursuant to this Issue allotted to Investors opting for dematerialized form, would be directly creditedto the beneficiary account as given in the CAF after verification. Allotment advice, refund order (if any) would be sent directlyto the applicant by the Registrar to the Issue but the applicant’s depository participant will provide to him the confirmation ofthe credit of such Equity Shares to the applicant’s depository account.

Renouncees will also have to provide the necessary details about their beneficiary account for allotment of securities in thisIssue. In case these details are incomplete or incorrect, the application is liable to be rejected.

Utilisation of Proceeds

Subscription received against this Issue will be kept in a separate bank account(s) and the Company would not have accessto such funds unless it has received minimum subscription of 90%, of the Issue and the necessary approvals of the DesignatedStock Exchange, to use the amount of subscription.

General instructions for applicants

1. Please read the instructions printed on the enclosed CAF carefully.

2. Application should be made on the printed CAF, provided by the Company and should be completed in all respects. TheCAF found incomplete with regard to any of the particulars required to be given therein, and/ or which are not completedin conformity with the terms of this Letter of Offer are liable to be rejected and the money paid, if any, in respect thereof willbe refunded without interest through Demand Draft payable at par at all places where it was collected. The CAF must befilled in English and the names of all the applicants, details of occupation, address, father’s / husband’s name must befilled in block letters.

3. The CAF together with cheque / demand draft should be sent to the Bankers to the Issue / Collecting Bank or to theRegistrar to the Issue and not to the Company or Lead Manager to the Issue. Applicants residing at places other thancities where the branches of the Bankers to the Issue have been authorised by the Company for collecting applications,will have to make payment by Demand Draft net of demand draft and postal charges payable at Mumbai and send theirapplication forms to the Registrar to the Issue by REGISTERED POST. If any portion of the CAF is / are detached orseparated, such application is liable to be rejected.

4. Applications for a total value of Rs. 50,000 or more, i.e. where the total number of securities applied for multiplied by theIssue price, is Rs. 50,000 or more the applicant or in the case of application in joint names, each of the applicants, shouldmention his/ her PAN number allotted under the Income-Tax Act, 1961 and also submit a photocopy of the PAN card(s) ora communication from the Income Tax authority indicating allotment of PAN (“PAN Communication”) along with theapplication for the purpose of verification of the number. Bidders who do not have PAN are required to provide a declarationin Form 60 / Form 61 prescribed under the I.T.Act along with the application. Bid cum Application Forms without thisphotocopy/ PAN Communication/ declaration will be considered incomplete and are liable to be rejected.

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5. Applicants who are applying are advised to provide information as to their savings/current account number and the nameof the Company with whom such account is held in the CAF to enable the Registrar to the Issue to print the said details inthe refund orders, if any, after the names of the payees. Application not containing such details is liable to be rejected.

Applicants should note that on the basis of name of the Applicant, Depository Participant’s name, Depository Participant-Identification number and Beneficiary Account Number provided by them in the Bid cum Application Form/available withthe Company on record, the Registrar to the Issue will obtain from the Depository the Bidders bank account details. Thesebank account details would be printed on the refund order, if any, to be sent to Applicant. Hence, Applicants are advisedto immediately update their bank account details as appearing on the records of the depository participant. Please notethat failure to do so could result in delays in credit of refunds to Applicant at the Applicants sole risk and neither the LeadManager nor the Company shall have any responsibility and undertake any liability for the same.

6. The payment against the application should not be effected in cash if the amount to be paid is Rs. 20,000 or more. In casepayment is effected in contravention of this, the application may be deemed invalid and the application money will berefunded and no interest will be paid thereon. Payment against the application if made in cash, subject to conditions asmentioned above, should be made only to the Bankers to the Issue.

7. Signatures should be either in English or Hindi or in any other language specified in the Eight Schedule to the Constitutionof India. Signatures other than in English or Hindi and thumb impression must be attested by a Notary Public or a SpecialExecutive Magistrate under his/ her official seal. The Equity Shareholders must sign the CAF as per the specimen signaturerecorded with the Company.

8. In case of an application under power of attorney or by a body corporate or by a society, a certified true copy of therelevant power of attorney or relevant resolution or authority to the signatory to make the relevant investment under thisIssue and to sign the application and a copy of the Memorandum and Articles of Association and / or bye laws of suchbody corporate or society must be lodged with the Registrar to the Issue giving reference of the serial number of the CAF.In case these papers are sent to any other entity besides the Registrar to the Issue or are sent after the Issue ClosingDate, then the application is liable to be rejected.

9. In case of joint holders, all joint holders must sign the relevant part of the CAF in the same order and as per the specimensignature(s) recorded with the Company. Further, in case of joint applicants who are renouncees, the number of applicantsshould not exceed three. In case of joint applicants, reference, if any, will be made in the first applicant’s name and allcommunication will be addressed to the first applicant.

10. Application(s) received from Non-Resident / NRIs, or persons of Indian origin residing abroad for allotment of EquityShares shall, inter alia, be subject to conditions, as may be imposed from time to time by the RBI under FEMA in thematter of refund of application money, allotment of Equity Shares, subsequent issue and allotment of Equity Shares,interest, export of share certificates, etc. In case a Non-Resident or NRI Equity Shareholder has specific approval fromthe RBI, in connection with his shareholding, he should enclose a copy of such approval with the CAF.

11. All communication in connection with application for the Equity Shares, including any change in address of the EquityShareholders should be addressed to the Registrar to the Issue prior to the date of allotment in this Issue quoting thename of the first / sole applicant Equity Shareholder, folio numbers and CAF number.

12. Split forms cannot be re-split.

13. Only the person or persons to whom Equity Shares have been offered and not renouncee(s) shall be entitled to obtainsplit forms.

14. Applicants must write their CAF number at the back of the cheque / demand draft.

15. Only one mode of payment per application should be used. The payment must be either in cash or by cheque / demanddraft drawn on any of the banks, including a co-operative bank, which is situated at and is a member or a sub member ofthe Bankers Clearing House located at the centre indicated on the reverse of the CAF where the application is to besubmitted.

16. A separate cheque / draft must accompany each CAF. Outstation cheques / demand drafts or post-dated cheques andpostal / money orders will not be accepted and applications accompanied by such cheques / demand drafts / moneyorders or postal orders will be rejected. The Registrar will not accept payment against application if made in cash. Forpayment against application in cash please refer point 6 above.

17. No acknowledgment/receipt will be issued for the application moneys received by the Company. However, the Bankers tothe Issue / Registrar to the Issue/ Collecting Bank receiving the CAF will acknowledge their receipt by stamping andreturning the acknowledgment slip at the bottom of each CAF.

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Grounds for Technical Rejections

Applicants are advised to note that applications are liable to be rejected on technical grounds, including the following:

� Amount paid does not tally with the amount payable for;

� Bank account details (for refund) are not given;

� Age of First Applicant not given in case of renouncees;

� PAN photocopy/ PAN Communication/ Form 60 / Form 61 declaration not given if Application is for Rs. 50,000 or more;

� In case of application under power of attorney or by limited companies, corporate, trust, etc., relevant documents are notsubmitted;

� If the signature of the existing shareholder does not match with the one given on the Application Form and for renounceesif the signature does not match with the records available with their depositories;

� If the Applicant desires to have shares in electronic form, but the Application Form does not have the Applicant’s depositoryaccount details;

� Application Forms are not submitted by the Applicants within the time prescribed as per the Application Form and theLetter of Offer;

� Applications not duly signed by the sole/joint Applicants;

� Applications by OCBs unless accompanied by specific approval from the RBI permitting the OCBs to invest in the Issue;

� Applications accompanied by Stockinvest;

� Applications by US persons;

� Applications by ineligible Non-residents (including on account of restriction or prohibition under applicable local laws) andwhere last available address in India has not been provided.

Mode of payment for Resident Equity Shareholders/ Applicants

All cheques / drafts accompanying the CAF should be crossed ‘A/c Payee only’ and marked ‘TIL Rights Issue’ and payable atthe place where the CAF is submitted.

Applicants residing at places other than places where the bank collection centres have been opened by the Company forcollecting applications, are requested to send their applications together with Demand Draft net of demand draft and postalcharges for the full application amount favouring the Bankers to the Issue, crossed ‘A/c Payee only’ and marked ‘TIL RightsIssue’ payable at Mumbai directly to the Registrar to the Issue by registered post along with bank draft net of demand draft andpostal charges so as to reach them on or before the Issue Closing Date. The Company or the Registrar to the Issue will not beresponsible for postal delays or loss of applications in transit, if any.

Mode of payment for Non-Resident Equity Shareholders/ Applicants

As regards the application by non-resident equity shareholders, the following further conditions shall apply:

Payment by non-residents must be made by demand draft / cheque payable at Mumbai or funds remitted from abroad in anyof the following ways:

Application with repatriation benefits

� By Indian Rupee drafts purchased from abroad and payable at Mumbai or funds remitted from abroad (submitted alongwith Foreign Inward Remittance Certificate); or

� By cheque / draft on a Non-Resident External Account (NRE) or FCNR Account maintained in Mumbai; or

� By Rupee draft purchased by debit to NRE/ FCNR Account maintained elsewhere in India and payable in Mumbai; or FIIsregistered with SEBI must remit funds from special non-resident rupee deposit account.

� All cheques / drafts accompanying the CAF should be crossed ‘A/c Payee only’ and marked ‘TIL Rights Issue-NR’ andpayable at the place where the CAF is submitted.

Application without repatriation benefits

As far as non-residents holding shares on non-repatriation basis is concerned, in addition to the modes specified above,payment may also be made by way of cheque drawn on Non-Resident (Ordinary) Account maintained in Mumbai or RupeeDraft purchased out of NRO Account maintained elsewhere in India but payable at Mumbai.

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All cheques/drafts submitted by non-residents should be drawn in favour of the Bankers to the Issue and marked ‘TIL RightsIssue’ payable at Mumbai and must be crossed ‘A/c Payee only’ for the amount payable. The CAF duly completed togetherwith the amount payable on application must be deposited with the Collecting Bank indicated on the reverse of the CAF beforethe close of banking hours on or before the Issue Closing Date. A separate cheque or bank draft must accompany each CAF.

Applicants may note that where payment is made by drafts purchased from NRE/ FCNR/ NRO accounts as the case may be,an Account Debit Certificate from the bank issuing the draft confirming that the draft has been issued by debiting the NRE/FCNR/ NRO account should be enclosed with the CAF. Otherwise the application shall be considered incomplete and is liableto be rejected.

New demat account shall be opened for holders who have had a change in status from resident Indian to NRI.

Note:

� In case where repatriation benefit is available, interest, dividend, sales proceeds derived from the investment in EquityShares can be remitted outside India, subject to tax, as applicable according to Income Tax Act.

� In case Equity Shares/NCDs are allotted on non-repatriation basis, the interest, dividend and sale proceeds of the EquityShares cannot be remitted outside India.

� The CAF duly completed together with the amount payable on application must be deposited with the Collecting Bankindicated on the reverse of the CAF before the close of banking hours on or before the Issue Closing Date. A separatecheque or bank draft must accompany each CAF.

� In case of an application received from non-residents, allotment, refunds and other distribution, if any, will be made inaccordance with the guidelines/ rules prescribed by RBI as applicable at the time of making such allotment, remittanceand subject to necessary approvals.

Disposal of application and application money

No acknowledgment/receipt will be issued for the application moneys received by the Company. However, the Bankers to theIssue / Registrar to the Issue/ Collecting Bank receiving the CAF will acknowledge their receipt by stamping and returning theacknowledgment slip at the bottom of each CAF.

The Board reserves its full, unqualified and absolute right to accept or reject any application, in whole or in part, and in eithercase without assigning any reason thereto.

In case an application is rejected in full, the whole of the application money received will be refunded. Wherever an applicationis rejected in part, the balance of application money, if any, after adjusting any money due on Equity Shares allotted, will berefunded to the applicant within six weeks from the close of the Issue.

For further instructions, please read the Composite Application Form (CAF) carefully.

Utilisation of Issue Proceeds

The Board of Directors declares that:

The funds received against this Issue will be transferred to a separate bank account other than the bank account referred tosub-section (3) of Section 73 of the Act.

Details of all moneys utilised out of the Issue shall be disclosed under an appropriate separate head in the balance sheet ofthe Company indicating the purpose for which such moneys has been utilised.

Details of all such unutilised moneys out of the Issue, if any, shall be disclosed under an appropriate separate head in thebalance sheet of the Company indicating the form in which such unutilised moneys have been invested.

The funds received against this Issue will be kept in a separate bank account and the Company will not have any access tosuch funds unless it satisfies the Designated Stock Exchange with suitable documentary evidence that the minimum subscriptionof 90% of the Issue has been received by the Company.

Undertakings by the Company

1. The complaints received in respect of the Issue shall be attended to by the Company expeditiously and satisfactorily.

2. All steps for completion of the necessary formalities for listing and commencement of trading at all Stock Exchangeswhere the securities are to be listed will be taken within seven working days of finalization of basis of allotment.

3. The funds required for dispatch of refund orders/ allotment letters/ certificates by registered post shall be made availableto the Registrar to the Issue.

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4. The certificates of the securities/ refund orders to the non-resident Indians shall be dispatched within the specified time.

5. No further issue of securities affecting equity capital of the Company shall be made till the securities issued/offeredthrough the Issue are listed or till the application moneys are refunded on account of non-listing, under-subscription etc.

6. The Company accepts full responsibility for the accuracy of information given in this Letter of Offer and confirms that tobest of its knowledge and belief, there are no other facts the omission of which makes any statement made in this Letterof Offer misleading and further confirms that it has made all reasonable enquiries to ascertain such facts.

7. All information shall be made available by the Lead Managers and the Issuer to the Investors at large and no selective oradditional information would be available for a section of the Investors in any manner whatsoever including at road shows,presentations, in research or sales reports etc.

8. The Company shall forward the details of utilisation of the funds raised through the debentures duly certified by thestatutory auditors of the Company, to the debenture trustees at the end of each half year.

9. The Company shall disclose the complete name and address of the debenture trustee in the annual report.

10. The Company shall provide a compliance certificate to the debenture holders (on yearly basis) in respect of compliancewith the terms and conditions of issue of debentures as contained in the prospectus, duly certified by the debenturetrustee.

11. The Company shall furnish a confirmation certificate that the security created by the Company in favour of the debentureholders is properly maintained and is adequate enough to meet the payment obligations towards the debenture holders inthe event of default.

12. The Company shall extend necessary cooperation to the credit rating agencies in providing true and adequate informationtill the debt obligations in respect of the instrument are outstanding.

Important

� This Issue is applicable to those Equity Shareholders whose names appear as beneficial owners as per the list to befurnished by the depositories in respect of the Equity Shares held in the electronic form and on the Register of Membersof the Company at the close of business hours on the Record Date i.e. March 6, 2006. The Company will arrange todispatch this Letter of Offer and Composite Application Form (“CAF”) by Registered/Speed post to such Equity Shareholdersin India.

� It is to be specifically noted that this Issue of Equity Shares is subject to the section titled ‘Risk Factors’ beginning on page4 of this Letter of Offer.

� Please ensure that you have received the Composite Application Form (“CAF”) with this Letter of Offer.

� Please read this Letter of Offer and the instructions contained herein and the CAF carefully before filling in the CAF. Theinstructions contained in the CAF are an integral part of this Letter of Offer and must be carefully followed. An applicationis liable to be rejected for any non-compliance of the provisions contained in this Letter of Offer or the CAF.

� All information shall be made available to the Investors by the Lead Managers and the Issuer, and no selective or additionalinformation would be available by them for any section of the Investors in any manner

� The Lead Managers and the Company shall update this Letter of Offer and keep the public informed of any materialchanges till the listing and trading of the Equity Shares and NCDs arising out of this Issue commences.

� All enquiries in connection with this Letter of Offer or accompanying CAF and requests for Split Application Forms must beaddressed (quoting the Registered Folio Number/ DP and Client ID number, the CAF number and the name of the firstEquity Shareholder as mentioned on the CAF and superscribed ‘TIL - Rights Issue’ on the envelope) to the Registrar tothe Issue at the following address:

Intime Spectrum Registry LimitedC-13, Pannalal Silk Mills CompoundLBS Marg, Bhandup, Mumbai 400 078Tel: +91 22 2596 0320Fax: +91 22 2596 0329Contact Person: Mr. Vishwas Attavar

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SECTION IX : MAIN PROVISIONS OF ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY

Pursuant to Schedule II of the Companies Act and the SEBI Guidelines, the important provisions of the Articles of Associationof our Company relating to members, voting rights, lien on the Equity Shares and process for modification of such rights,forfeiture of Equity Shares, restrictions on transfer and transmission of Equity Shares and debentures and on their consolidationand splitting are detailed below:

Capitalised terms in this section have the meaning that has been given to such terms in the Articles of Association.

Capital Increase and Reduction of Capital

Authorised capital

8. The authorized share capital of the Company id RS. 120,00,00,000 (Rupees one hundred twenty crores) divided into8,00,00,000 equity shares of Rs 10 each and 40,00,000 redeemable cumulative shares of Rs. 100 each.

Increase of capital by the company and how carried into effect.

9. The Company in General Meeting may, by an Ordinary Resolution fro time to time, increase the capital by the creation ofnew shares, such increase to be of such aggregate amount and to be divided into shares of such respective amounts asthe resolution shall prescribe. Subject to the provisions of the Act, the new shares shall be issued upon such terms andconditions and with such rights and privileges annexed thereto, as General Meeting resolving upon the creation thereofshall direct, and if no direction be given, as the Directors shall determine; and in particular, such shares (either redeemableor irredeemable) may be issued with a preferential right to dividends and in the distribution of assets of the Company, andwith a right of voting at General Meetings of the Company in conformity with Sections 87 and 88 of the Act. Whenever thecapital of the Company is increased under the provisions of this Article, the Directors shall comply with the provisions ofSection 97 of the Act;

Provided that no shares other than preference shares, shall be issued carrying voting rights or rights in the Company asto dividend, capital or otherwise which are disproportionate to the rights attaching to the holders of the shares, not beingpreference shares.

(a) The rights, privileges and conditions attached to the redeemable cumulative preference shares of Rs 100 each shallbe as follows:

i. The redeemable cumulative preference shares shall confer on the holders thereof the rights to a fixed preferentialdividend at such rate as may be decided by the Board of Directors from time to time, such dividend to becalculated from such date or dates (being not later than the date(s) of allotment) as may be fixed by the Board ofDirectors of the Company.

ii. The redeemable preference shares shall be cumulative i.e. The holders thereof shall be entitled to a dividend atthe stipulated rate even when the Company does not make any profits and shall be paid the arrears of dividendin the subsequent years when the Company makes a profit.

iii. The holders of redeemable cumulative preference shares shall have a preferential right to receive dividend andrepayment of Capital in the event of winding up in priority to all other shares for the time being forming part of thecapital, so however that these preference shares shall not confer any other rights to participate in the asset of theCompany.

iv. The redeemable cumulative preference shares do not confer on the holders thereof any right to vote at anymeetings of the Company except and in the manner set out in Section 87 (2) of the Company Act, 1956.

v. The cumulative preference shares shall be redeemed in the manner and within the period as set out underSection 80 of the Companies Act 1956.

vi. The redemption of cumulative preference shares shall not result reduction of Capital.

Further issue of capital

14 (a) Where it is proposed to increase the subscribed capital of the Company by allotment of further shares, whether out ofunissued share capital, or out of increased share capital, then such further shares shall be offered to the persons whoat the date of the offer, are holders of the equity shares of the Company, in proportion, as nearly as circumstancesadmit, to the capital paid up on those shares at that date. Such offer shall be made by a notice specifying the numberof shares offered and limiting a time, as may be decided , but not less than 15 days from the date of the offer withinwhich, the offer, if not accepted will be deemed to have been declined. After the expiry of the time specified in thenotice aforesaid , or on receipt of earlier intimation from the person to whom such notice is given that he declines toaccept the shares offered, the Board may dispose of them in such manner as it thinks most beneficial to the Company.

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14 (b) Notwithstanding anything contained above, the persons concerned shall have a right exercisable by them to renouncethe shares offered to them or any of them in favour of any other person within the abovementioned time limit and thenotice referred in this Article shall contain a statement of this right, but this right shall not be exercised for the secondtime in favour of any other person.

14 (c) Notwithstanding anything contained in the preceding sub-clause, the Company may

(i) By a Special Resolution, or

(ii) Where no such Special Resolution is passed, if votes cast (whether on a show of hands or on a poll, as the casemay be) in favour of the proposal contained in the resolution moved in that General Meeting (including thecasting vote, if any, of the Chairman) by members who, being entitled so to do, vote in person, or where proxiesare allowed, by proxy, exceed the votes, if any cast against the proposal by members so entitled and voting andthe Central Government is satisfied, on an application made by the Board in this behalf, that the proposal is mostbeneficial to the Company, offer the further shares to any persons (whether or not those persons include thosewho, at the date of the offer, are holders of the equity shares of the Company) in any manner whatsoever.

14 (d) Notwithstanding anything contained in the sub-clause (a) above, but subject however to Section 81(3) of the Act, theCompany may increase its subscribed capital on exercise of an option attached to the debentures issued or loansraised by the Company to convert such debentures or loans into shares, or to subscribe for shares in the Company.

Shares and Certificates

Issue of shares at par, premium and discount.

15. In addition to the powers conferred on the Directors in these articles and in accordance with section 81 of the act, theCompany, in General Meeting, may determine that any shares in the capital for the time being of the Company shall beoffered to such persons (whether members or not) in such proportion and on such terms and conditions and either at paron (subject to compliance with the provision of Sections 78 and 79 of the Act) at a premium or at a discount. Such GeneralMeeting shall determine and with full power to give any such person the option to call for or be allotted shares of theCompany, either at par or (subject to compliance with the provisions of Sections 78 and 79 Act) at a premium or at adiscount, such options being exercisable at such times and for such consideration as may be directed by such GeneralMeeting or the Company in General Meeting may in accordance with Section 81 of the Act make any other provisionwhatsoever for the issue, allotment or disposal of any shares.

16 (a) Subject to the provisions of the Act, and these Articles, the Board of Directors shall have control over the shares in thecapital for the time being of the Company and the board of directors may allot or otherwise dispose of the shares, orany of them, to such persons in such proportion and on such terms and conditions as they may, from time to time,think fit and proper and with full power to give to any person the option to call for or be allotted shares of any class ofthe Company and for such consideration as the Director think fit. Provided that option or right to call for shares shallnot be given to any person or persons without sanction of the Company in General Meeting.

16 (b) The Board of Directors may issue and allot shares in the capital of the Company as payment for any property sold, orgoods transferred or machinery or appliances supplied, or for services rendered or to be rendered to the company in,or about the formation or promotion of the Company, or the acquisition and or conduct of its business and shares maybe so allotted as fully paid up shares, and if so issued, shall be deemed to be fully paid up shares.

Share certificate

19 (a) Every member or allottee of shares shall be entitled, without payment, to receive one certificate specifying the name(s)of the person(s) in whose favour the certificate is issued, the shares to which it relates and the amount paid upthereon. Several certificates, each for one or more of his shares shall also be issued in market lots or in such highermarket lots as may be requested by the Shareholder and free of any charge. Such certificate shall be issued only inpursuance of a resolution passed by the Board and in accordance with the provisions of Section 113 of the Act andthe Companies (issue of the Share Certificates) Rules 1960 or modifications, if any and on surrender to the Companyof its letter of allotment, of its fractional coupons of requisite value, save in cases of issues against letters of acceptance,or of renunciation, or in cases of issue of bonus shares.

19 (b) Every such certificate shall be issued under the seal of the Company and the seal shall be affixed in the presence oftwo Directors or persons acting on behalf of the Directors under a duly registered power of attorney and the Secretaryor some other person appointed by the Board for the purpose and two Directors or their attorneys and the Secretaryor other person shall sign the share certificates, provided that if the composition of the Board permits of it, at least one

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of the aforesaid two Directors shall be a person other than a Managing or a whole–time Director. Particulars of everyshare certificate issued shall be entered in the Register of Members against the name(s) of the person(s) to whom ithas been issued, indicating the date of issue.

19 (c) Any two or more joint allottees of a share shall, for the purpose of this article, be treated as a single member and thecertificate of any share, which may be the subject of joint ownership, may be delivered to any one of such joint ownerson behalf of all of them.

19 (d) A Director may sign a share certificate by affixing his signature thereon by means of any machine, equipment or othermechanical means, such as engraving in metal or lithography, but not by means or a rubber stamp, provided that theDirector shall be responsible for the safe custody of such machine, equipment or other material used for the purpose.

Calls

Directors may make calls

31. Subject to the provisions of Section 91 of the Act, terms of the issue and conditions of allotment, the Board of Directorsmay, from time to time, make such calls, as they think fit, upon the members in respect of all moneys unpaid on the sharesheld by them respectively; and the members shall pay the amount of every call so made on him to the persons and at thetime ad place appointed by the Board of Directors.

Calls carry interest

35. If the sum payable in respect of any call, or installment be not paid on or before the day appointed for payment thereof, theholder for the time being of the share in respect of which the call shall have been made or the installment shall be due,shall pay interest for the same at the rate of 18 percent , per annum from the day appointed for the payment thereof to thetime of the actual payment or at such lower rate as the Directors may determine. The Board of Directors shall also be atliberty to waive payment of that interest wholly or in part.

If money payable on shares not paid, notice to be given to member

40. If any member fails to pay any call or installment of any call on or before the day appointed for the payment of the sameor any such extension thereof as aforesaid, the Board of Directors may at any time hereafter, during such time as the callor installment remains unpaid, give notice to him requiring him to pay the same together with any interest that may haveaccrued and all expenses that may have been incurred by the Company by reason of such non-payment.

Forfeiture of Shares

In default of payment, shares to be forfeited

42 If the requirements of any such notice as aforesaid shall not be complied with, every or any share in respect of which suchnotice has been given, may be forfeited by a resolution of the Board of Directors at any time thereafter before the paymentof all calls or installments, interest and expenses due in respect thereof. Such forfeiture shall include all dividends declaredor any other moneys payable in respect of the forfeited shares and not actually paid before the forfeiture.

Meeting of Members

Annual general meeting

75 (a) The company shall, in each year hold a General Meeting as its Annual General Meeting in addition to any othermeetings in that year. The first Annual General Meeting of the Company shall be held within eighteen months fromthe date if its incorporation and the next Annual General Meeting of the Company shall be held within six months afterthe expiry of the financial year in which the first Annual General Meeting was held; and thereafter, Annual GeneralMeeting of the Company shall be held within six months after expiry of each financial year; provided that not morethan fifteen months shall elapse between the date of one Annual General Meeting and that of the next. Nothingcontained in the foregoing provisions shall be taken as affecting the right conferred upon the Register under theprovisions of Section 166 (1) of the Act to extend the time within which any Annual General Meetings may be held.

75 (b) Every Annual General Meeting shall be called for a time during business hours, on a day that is not a public holiday,and shall be held at the Office of the Company or at some other place within the City/town in which the Office of theCompany is situate as the Board may determine and the notice calling the meeting shall specify it as the AnnualGeneral Meeting.

75 (c) Every member of the Company shall be entitled to attend either in person or by proxy and the Auditor of the Companyshall have the right to attend and to be heard at any General Meeting. Annual or Extra-ordinary, which he attends onany part of the business which concerns him as Auditor.

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75 (d) At every Annual General Meeting of the Company, there shall be laid on the table the Director’s Report and AuditedStatement of Accounts, Auditor’s Report (if not already incorporated in the Audited Statement of Accounts), the ProxyRegister with proxies and the Register of Directors’ Shareholdings which latter Register shall remain open andaccessible during the continuance of the meeting.

Extra-ordinary general meeting

76 (a) All General Meetings other than Annual General Meetings referred to in Article 75 shall be called Extra-ordinaryGeneral Meetings.

76 (b) The Board of Directors may, whenever they think fit, call an Extra-Ordinary General Meeting and it shall also do soupon a requisition in writing by any member or members holding in the aggregate not less than one-tenth of such ofthe paid-up capital as at that date carries the right of voting in regard to the matter in respect of which the requisitionhas been made.

76 (c) Extra-ordinary General Meeting may be called for a time during business hours on a day that is not a public holidayand shall be held either at the Office of the Company or at such convenient place as the Board of Director may deemfit.

76 (d) Any valid requisition so made by members must state the object or objects of the meeting proposed to be called, andmust be signed by the requisitionist and be deposited at the Office of the Company; provided that such requisitionmay consist of several documents in like form, each signed by one or more requisitionists.

Twenty-one day’s notice of meeting to be given

79. Every General Meeting, Annual or Extra-ordinary and by whomsoever called or any such meeting adjourned for 30 daysor more may be convened by giving at the least Twenty-one days’ notice specifying the day, place and hour of meeting,and the nature of the business to be transacted thereat in the manner hereinafter provided, to such persons as are underthese Articles and the Act entitled to receive notice from the Company. However, a meeting may be convened by a shorternotice that in the case of an Annual General Meeting, with the consent in writing of all the members entitled to vote thereatand in the case of any other meeting, with the consent of members holding not less than 95 percent of such part of thepaid-up share capital of the Company as having a right to vote at the meeting.

Quorum

83. Five members personally present shall be a quorum for a General Meeting and no business shall be transacted at anygeneral meeting unless the requisite quorum is present at the time when the meeting proceeds to business.

Chairman of general meeting

86. The Chairman of the Board of Directors shall be entitled to take the Chair at every general meeting, or if there be no suchChairman, or if at any meeting he shall not be present within fifteen minutes after the time appointed for holding suchmeeting or is unwilling to act as Chairman, the members present shall choose another Director as Chairman, and if noDirector shall be present or if all the Directors present decline to take the Chair, then the members present shall chooseone of their members to be Chairman.

Questions at general meeting how decided

89. At any General Meeting a resolution put to the vote of the meeting shall be decided on a show of hands, unless a poll is(before or on the declaration of the result on the show of hands) demanded by any member or members present in personor by proxy and holding shares in the Company on which an aggregate sum of not less than fifty thousand rupees hasbeen paid up or by the Chairman of the meeting or by any member or members present in person or by proxy and havingnot less that one-tenth of the total voting power in respect of the resolution or by any member or members present inperson or by proxy and holding shares in the Company conferring a right to vote on the resolution, being shares on whichan aggregate sum has been paid-up which is not less than one-tenth of the total sum paid-up on all the shares conferringthat right, and unless a poll is so demanded, a declaration by the Chairman that a resolution has on a show of hands, beencarried unanimously, or by a particular majority, or lost, and an entry to that effect in the minute Book of the Company shallbe conclusive evidence of the fact, without proof of the number or proportion of the votes recorded in favour of or againstthat resolution.

Chairman’s casting vote

90. In the case of an equality of votes, the Chairman shall both on a show of hands and at a poll (if any), have a casting votein addition to the vote or votes to which he may be entitled as a member.

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Votes of Members

Number of votes to which member entitled

97. Subject to the provision of the Act and these Articles, every member, not disqualified by the last preceding Article shall beentitled to be present and to speak and vote at such meeting, and on a show of hands, every member present in person(including a body corporate present by a representative duly authorized in accordance with the provisions of Sections 187and 187A of the Act) shall have one vote, and upon a poll the voting right of every member present in person (including abody corporate present as aforesaid) or by proxy shall be in proportion to his share of the paid-up equity share capital ofthe Company.

Minutes of Meeting

Minutes of general meetings and inspection thereof by members

109 (a) The Company shall cause minutes of all proceedings of every General Meeting to be kept in accordance with theprovisions of Section 193 of the Act and the books containing such minutes shall be keep at the office of the Company,and shall be open, during business hours, for such periods not being less than the aggregate of two hours in each dayas the Company in General Meeting may determine, to the inspection of any member without charge and subject tosuch reasonable restrictions as the Company may by these Articles or in General Meeting impose in accordance withSection 196 of the Act. Any such minutes shall be evidence of the proceedings recorded therein.\

109 (b) Nothing herein contained shall require or be deemed to require the inclusion in any such minutes of any matter whichin the opinion of the Chairman of the meeting.

(i) Is or could reasonably be regarded as, defamatory of any person, or

(ii) Is irrelevant or immaterial to the proceedings, or

(iii) Is detrimental to the interest of the Company.

The Chairman of the meeting shall exercise an absolute discretion in regard to the inclusion or non-inclusion of anymatter in the minutes on the aforesaid grounds.

Directors

Number of directors

110.Until otherwise decided by the Company in a General Meeting, the number of Directors shall not be less than three andmore than fifteen. The Directors are not required to hold any qualification shares.

First directors

111.The Following shall be first Directors of the Company.

1. Thiru C. V. R. Panikar

2. Thiru M. A. K. Tayab

3. Thiru Minoo Hormusji Mody

4. Thiru Xerxes Desai

Retirement and rotation of directors

115 (a) At every Annual General Meeting of the Company one-third of such of the Directors for the time being as are liable toretire by rotation or, if their number is not three or a multiple of three, the number nearest to one-third shall retire fromoffice.

115 (b) The Directors to retire in every year shall be those who have been longest in office since their last election, but asbetween the persons who became Directors on the same day, those who retire shall unless they otherwise agreeamong themselves, be determined by lot.

115 (c) A retiring Director shall be eligible for re-election.

Appointment of alternate director

116.The Board of Directors may appoint an Alternate Director to act for a Director (hereinafter called “the Original Director”)during his absence for a period of not less that three months from the State in which the meetings of the Board areordinarily held. An Alternate Director appointed under this Article shall not hold office as such for a period longer than thatpermissible to the Original Director and shall vacate office if and when the Original Director returns to that State. If the

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term of office of the Original Director is determined before he so returns to that State, any provision in the Act or in theseArticles for the automatic reappointment of retiring Directors in default of another appointment shall apply to the OriginalDirector and not to the Alternate Director.

Quorum

137.Subject to Section 287 of the Act, quorum for a meeting of the Board shall be one-third of its total strength (excludingDirectors, if any, whose places may be vacant at the time and any fraction contained in that one-third being rounded off asone), or two Director whichever is higher, provided that where at any time the number of interested Directors exceeds oris equal to two-thirds of the total strength, the number of the remaining Directors, that is to say, the number of Directorswho are not interested, present at the meeting being not less than two, shall be the quorum during such time.

Adjournment of meeting for want of quorum

138.If a meeting of the Board of Directors could not be held for want of quorum, then the meeting shall automatically standadjourned to the same day in the next week at the same time and place, or if that day is a public holiday, till the nextsucceeding day, which is not a public holiday, at the same time and place, unless the Chairman or the Managing Directorfor the time being holding office decides to hold it earlier.

Chairman of directors meeting

139.The Board may elect a Chairman of its meeting from among the Directors of the Company, nominated by or representingTIDCO and determine the period for which he is to hold office. The Chairman shall be entitled to take the Chair at everymeeting of the Board and conduct the meeting. If no such Chairman is nominated, or if at any meeting the Chairman is notpresent within fifteen minutes after the time for holding the same, the Directors present choose one of them to be Chairmanof the meeting.

Dividends

Division of profits

151 The profits of the Company, subject to any special rights relating thereto created or authorized to be created by theseArticles and subject to the provisions of these Articles, shall be divisible among the members in proportion to the amountof capital paid up or credited as paid up on the shares held by them respectively. The declaration of the Board of Directorsas to the amount of the profits of the Company shall be conclusive.

Indemnity and Responsibility

Right of directors and others to indemnity

187 (a) Subject to the provisions of Section 201 of the Act, every Director, Manager, Secretary and other Officer or Employeeof the Company shall be indemnified by the Company against, and it shall be the duty of the Directors out of the fundsof the Company to pay all costs, losses, and expenses (including traveling expenses) which any of them or him mayincur or become liable to, by reason of any contract entered into or act or deed done by him or in any other way in thedischarge of their or his duties.

189 (b) Subject as aforesaid every Director, Manager, Secretary and other Officer or Employee of the Company shall beindemnified against any liability incurred by them or him in defending any proceedings whether civil or criminal inwhich judgement is given in their or his favour or in which they or he is acquired or discharged or in connection withany application under Section 633 in which relief is given to them or him by the Court.

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TITAN INDUSTRIES LIMITED

SECTION X : OTHER INFORMATION

MATERIAL CONTRACTS AND DOCUMENTS FOR INSPECTION

The following Contracts (not being contracts entered into in the ordinary course of business carried on by our Company orentered into more than two years before the date of this Letter of Offer) which are or may be deemed material have beenentered or to be entered into by our Company. These Contracts, copies of which have been attached to the copy of this Letterof Offer, delivered to the Registrar of Companies, Tamil Nadu at Bangalore for registration and also the documents for inspectionreferred to hereunder, may be inspected at the corporate office of our Company situated at Tower A, Golden Enclave, AirportRoad, Bangalore 560 017 from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm on working days from the date of this Letter of Offer until the Issue ClosingDate.

Material Contracts

1. Letter of appointment dated September 28, 2005 from JMMS to our Company offering their services to act as LM and ouracceptance thereto.

2. Memorandum of Understanding between the Company and the Lead Manager.

3. Memorandum of Understanding between the Company and the Registrar to the Issue.

4. Letter dated October 10, 2005 from IL&FS Trust Company Limited to act as Debenture Trustee

Material Documents

1. Our Memorandum and Articles of Association as amended from time to time.

2. Our certification of incorporation dated July 26, 1984.

3. Certificate of commencement of business.

4. Resolutions passed at the Annual General Meeting of the Company dated on August 31, 2005 approving the Issue.

5. Resolution passed by the Board at their meeting held on August 31, 2005 approving the Issue

6. Resolution passed by the Committee of Directors at their meeting held on December 26, 2005 approving the terms of thePCD

7. Resolution passed at the Annual General Meeting of the Company dated on August 31, 2005 and the terms of the contractsigned with our Managing Director dated September 1, 2005, about the terms of employment and remuneration betweenTitan Industries Limited and our Managing Director.

8. Report of the statutory auditor, dated December 26, 2005 for Unconsolidated Summary Restated Financial Statementsfor the six month ended September 30, 2005 and the years ended March 31, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002 and 2001 and theConsolidated Restated Financial Statements for the six month ended September 30, 2005 and the years ended March 31,2005, 2004, 2003 and 2002 prepared as per Indian GAAP and mentioned in this Letter of Offer.

9. Copies of annual reports of our Company for the years ended March 31, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002 and 2001 and for ourSubsidiaries.

10. Consent of the Statutory Auditors being A.F.Ferguson & Co. for inclusion of their report on accounts in the form andcontext in which they appear in this Letter of Offer.

11. Consents of Statutory Auditors, Bankers to the Company, Lead Manager, Registrar to the Issue, Banker to the Issue,Legal Counsel, Directors of the Company, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, as referred to, in their respectivecapacities.

12. Letter dated December 26, 2005 from the Auditors of the Company confirming Tax Benefits as mentioned in Letter ofOffer.

13. Letters received from the CRISIL dated December 7, 2005 and ICRA dated November 18, 2005 with the details of creditrating.

14. Letter from the existing lenders for creation of pari passu charge.

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15. In-principle listing approval dated January 27, 2006, January 30, 2006 and January 3, 2006 received from BSE, NSE andMSE respectively

16. Due diligence certificate dated December 30, 2005 submitted by JMMS to SEBI at the time of filing the Draft Letter ofOffer.

17. Due diligence certificate dated March 9, 2006 submitted by JMMS to SEBI at the time of filing the Letter of Offer

18. SEBI Observation Letter (bearing reference CFD/DIL/ISSUES/V/59142/2006) dated January 31, 2006

19. Approval from Reserve Bank of India vide its letter no. FE.CO.FID/19375/10.78.000/2005-06 dated March 8, 2006granting permission to offer, issue and allot the PCD portion, including the NCD portion and to offer the Khokha BuybackScheme to eligible non resident shareholders on rights basis with repatriation benefit.

Any of the contracts or documents mentioned in this Letter of Offer may be amended or modified at any time if so required inthe interest of the Company or if required by the other parties, without reference to the Shareholders subject to compliance ofthe provisions contained in the Companies Act and other relevant statutes.

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TITAN INDUSTRIES LIMITED

DECLARATION

All the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, and the guidelines issued by the GoI or the guidelines issued by theSecurities and Exchange Board of India, as the case may be, have been complied with and no statement made in this Letterof Offer is contrary to the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 orrules made there under or guidelines issued, as the case may be. We further certify that all the disclosures made in this Letterof Offer are true and correct.

Signed by Directors

1. Mr.D. Rajendran, Chairman

2. Mr. Bhaskar Bhat, Managing Director

3. Mr. T K Balaji

4. Mr. Farrokh Kavarana

5. Mr. A. C. Mukherji

6. Mr. Ishaat Hussain

7. Dr. C. G. Krishnadas Nair

8. Mr. N. N. Tata

9. Mr. S. Susai

Signed

Mr. K F Kapadia – Senior Vice President - Finance

Place: Bangalore

Date: March 9, 2006

Enclosure: Composite Application Form

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