Tata Communications Ltd


BSE: 500483 | NSE: TATACOMM | ISIN: INE151A01013 
Market Cap: [Rs.Cr.] 6,400 | Face Value: [Rs.] 10
Industry: Telecommunications - Service Provider

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Board Meet

01-Mar-13 
Tata Communications Ltd has informed BSE that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on March 01, 2013 has approved a Scheme of Arrangement for transfer of its India Data Centre Business (IDC) to its wholly owned subsidiary S&A Internet Services Private Limited (SAISPL) after considering the recommendation of the Audit Committee and subject to receiving approvals of the shareholders and creditors of the Company and of SAISPL, Indian Stock Exchanges. SEBI, the Hon'ble High Court and any other regulatory approvals as may be required. 
09-Feb-13 
Tata Communications Ltd has informed BSE that a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company will be held on February 09, 2013, inter alia, to consider and take on record Unaudited Financial Results (Provisional) for the period ended December 31, 2012. 
06-Nov-12 
Tata Communications Ltd has informed BSE that a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company will be held on November 06, 2012 to consider and take on record Unaudited Financial Results (Provisional) for the period ended September 30, 2012 (Q2). 
26-Jul-12 
Tata Communications Ltd has informed BSE that a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company will be held on July 26, 2012 to consider and take on record Unaudited Financial Results (Provisional) for the period ended June 30, 2012 (Q1). 
21-May-12 
Tata Communications Ltd has informed BSE that a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company will be held on May 21, 2012, to consider annual audited financial results for the year ended on March 31, 2012 and to consider recommending dividend for the year 2011-12, if any. Tata Communications Ltd has informed BSE that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on May 21, 2012, inter alia, have recommended a Dividend of Rupees 2/- (Two) per share for the financial year 2011-12. (As Per BSE Announcement Website Dated on 22/05/2012) 

AGM

27-Jul-12
Tata Communications Ltd has informed BSE that the Register of Members & Share Transfer Books of the Company will remain closed from July 18, 2012 to July 27, 2012 (both days inclusive) for the purpose of Payment of Dividend & 26th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company to be held on July 27, 2012. Tata Communications Ltd has informed BSE that the 26th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company will be held on July 27, 2012. (AsPer BSE Announcement Website Dated on 04/07/2012) Tata Communications Ltd has informed BSE that the 26th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company was held on July 27, 2012. (AsPer BSE Announcement Website Dated on 27/07/2012) 
11-Oct-11
Tata Communications Ltd has informed BSE that the Register of Members & Share Transfer Books of the Company will remain closed from October 01, 2011 to October 11, 2011 (both days inclusive) for the purpose of Payment of Dividend & 25th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company to be held on October 11, 2011. Tata Communications Ltd has informed BSE that the 25th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company will be held on October 11, 2011. (As Per BSE Annoncement Website Dated on 19/09/2011) Tata Communications Ltd has informed BSE that the members at the 25th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company held on October 11, 2011 inter alia, have passed the following: 1. Adoption of Accounts as on March 31, 2011. 2. Declare the dividend Rupees Two per share for the year 2010-11. 3. Re-appointment of Mr. Arun Gandhi. 4. Re-appointment of Mr. Subodh Bhargava. 5. Re-appointment of Mr. Kishor Chaukar. 6. Appointment of Mr. Vinod Kumar as Managing Director and Group for a period commencing February 01, 2011 for a period of five years. 7. Appointment of Dr. Uday B. Desai. 8. Appointment of Mr. Ajay Kumar Mittal. 9. Appointment of Mr. Saurabh Kumar Tiwari. 10. Special Resolution for payment of commission to non-executive directors in terms of Section 309(4) of the Companies Act of 1956 for each year of the period of five years commencing April 01, 2010. 11. Special Resolution for appointment of M/s. SB Billimoria & Co., Chartered Accountants as Statutory Auditors of the Company. (As Per BSE Announcement Dated on 11.10.2011) Tata Communications Ltd has informed BSE that the members at the 25th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company held on October 11, 2011, inter alia, have also accorded to the following: 1. Adoption of the audited Profit and Loss Account for the period from April 01, 2010 to March 31, 2011 and the Balance Sheet as at March 31, 2011 along with the Schedules and Notes thereon and the Directors' Report for that year. 2. Declaration of a dividend at the rate of 2/- (Rupees Two only) per share of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten) each out of the profits of the year on 285 million (Two Hundred & Eighty Five million) equity shares of 10/- (Rupees Ten) each amounting to 570 million (Rupees Five Hundred and Seventy Million only). 3. Appointment of Mr. Arun Gandhi, Mr. Subodh Bhargava & Mr. Kishor Chaukar as Directors of the Company, liable to retire by rotation. 4. Accorded to the appointment of Mr. Vinod kumar as the Managing Director and Group CEO for a period commencing February 01, 2011 for a period of five years i.e. upto and inclusive January 31, 2016, on necessary terms and conditions. 5. Appointment of Mr. Uday B. Desai as a Director liable to retire by rotation. 6. Appointment of Mr. Ajay Kumar Mittal as non-retiring Director of the Company. 7. Appointment of Mr. Saurabh Kumar Tiwari as a Director of the Company liable to retire by rotation. 8. Authority to the Board a sum not exceeding one percent per annum of The net profits of the Company calculated in accordance with The provisions of Sections 198, 249 and 350 of the Act, amongst the directors of the Company or some or any of them (other Than the whole-time directors) in such amounts or proportions and in such manner and in all respects as may be directed by the Board of Directors or any Committee formed by the Board of Directors and entrusted with such responsibilities, and such payments shall be made in respect of The profits of the Company for each year of the period of five years commencing April 01, 2010, on necessary terms & conditions. 9. Appointment of M/s. S. B. Billimoria & Co., Chartered Accountants, as Statutory Auditors of the Company to hold office from the conclusion of this Annual General Meeting until the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting and to examine and audit the accounts of the Company for The financial year 2011-2012 on such remuneration, terms & conditions. (As Per BSE Announcement Website dated on 26.11.2011) 
06-Aug-10
Tata Communications Ltd has informed BSE that the Register of Members & Share Transfer Books of the Company will remain closed from August 02, 2010 to August 06, 2010 (both days inclusive) for the purpose of 24th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company to be held on August 06, 2010. Tata Communications Ltd has informed BSE that the Shareholders at the 24th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company held on August 06, 2010, inter alia, have unanimously passed the resolutions: 1. Adoption of Accounts as on March 31, 2010. 2. Re-appointment of Mr. P. Y. Kalayanasundaram, Dr. VRS Sampath & Mr. Amal Ganguly. 3. Special Resolution for appointment of M/s. S. B. Billimoria & Co., Chartered Accountants as Statutory Auditors of the Company. (As Per BSE Announcement Website dated on 06.08.2010) Tata Communications Ltd has submitted to BSE the minutes of the 24th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company held on August 06, 2010. (As Per BSE Announcement Dated on 15.09.2010) 
07-Aug-09
Tata Communications Ltd has informed BSE that the 23rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company will be held on August 07, 2009. Tata Communications Ltd has informed BSE that the members at the 23rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company held on August 07, 2009, inter alia, have accorded to the following: 1. Adoption of the audited Profit and Loss Account for the period from April 01, 2008 to March 31, 2009 and the Balance Sheet as at March 31, 2009 along with the schedules and notes thereon, the Auditors Report and the Directors Report for that year. 2. Approved the dividend at the rate of Rs 4.50/- (Rs Four and Paisa Fifty only) per share of Rs 10/- each. 3. Re-appointment of Mr. Subhodh Bhargava, Mr. Kishor Chaukar & Mr. S Ramadorai as Directors of the Company, liable to retire by rotation. 4. Appointment of Dr. Ashok Jhunjhunwala as Director of the Company, liable to retire by rotation. 5. Appointment of M/s. S B Billimoria & Co., Chartered Accountants, as Statutory Auditors of the Company to hold office from the conclusion of this Annual General Meeting until the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting of the Company and to examine and audit the accounts of the Company for the financial year 2009-10 on remuneration, terms & conditions. (As Per BSE Announcement Website dated on 30.09.2009) 
02-Aug-08
Tata Communications Ltd has informed BSE that the Twenty Second Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company to be held on August 02, 2008. Tata Communications Ltd has informed BSE that the members at the 22nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company held on August 02, 2008, inter alia, have accorded to the following: 1. Adoption of the audited Profit and Loss Account for the period from April 01, 2005 to March 31, 2008 and the Balance Sheet as at March 31, 2008 along with the schedules and notes thereon, the Auditors Report and the Directors Report for that year. 2. Approved the dividend at the rate of Rs 4.50/- (Rs Four and Paisa Fifty only) per share of Rs 10/- each. 3. Re-appointment of Mr. P V Kalyanasundaram & Dr. V R S Samapath as Directors of the Company, liable to retire by rotation. 4. Appointment of Mr. Amal Ganguli & Mr. Arun Gandhi as Directors of the Company, liable to retire by rotation. 5. Appointment of M/s. S B Billimoria & Co., Chartered Accountants, as Statutory Auditors of the Company to hold office from the conclusion of this Annual General Meeting until the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting of the Company and to examine and audit the accounts of the Company for the financial year 2008-09 on remuneration, terms & conditions. (As per BSE Announcement dated on 10/09/2008) 

EGM

27-Apr-11
Tata Communications Limited has submitted to the Exchange a copy of the notice of the Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company to be held on April 27, 2011. Tata Communications Ltd has informed BSE that the Extra Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) of the Company will be held on April 27, 2011. inter alia, to transact the following: - To approve pursuant to the provisions of Sections 391-394 and all other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and other applicable laws, regulations, listing agreements, and guidelines issued by any regulatory authorities, if any, and subject to the approval of the Honble High Court of Judicature at Bombay or any other appropriate authorities, the Scheme of Amalgamation among Tata Communications Internet Services Ltd (TCISL' or ?Applicant Company') wholly own subsidiary of Tata Communications Ltd ('TCL'), and TCL and their respective shareholders for amalgamation of TCISL with TCL, subject to necessary provisions & approvals. (As Per BSE Announcement Dated on 04.04.2011) Tata Communications Ltd has informed BSE that an Extra Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) of the Company was held on April 27, 2011, to consider the Scheme of Amalgamation of Tata Communications Internet Services Ltd with Tata Communications Ltd. The voting was conducted by way of poll. It is now intimated that the Shareholders of the Company at the EGM have granted their consent to the said Scheme of Amalgamation. (As Per BSE Announcement Website dated on 27.04.2011) Tata Communications Ltd has submitted to BSE a copy of the minutes of the Extra Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) of the Company held on April 27, 2011. (As Per BSE Annoncement Website Dated on 30/05/2011) 
14-Dec-07
Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd (VSNL) has informed BSE that an Extra Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) of the members of the Company will be held on December 14, 2007, inter alia, to transact the following business: 1. To change the name of the Company to "Tata Communications Ltd". 2. To amend the Memorandum of Association of the Company, subject to change in name of the Company to Tata Communications Ltd, as follows: i) Existing Clause 'I' be deleted and be substituted in its place and stead with the following new clause: I. The name of the Company is Tata Communications Ltd. ii) The words 'Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd' or any word including the word 'VSNL' used for reference to the name of the Company appearing elsewhere in the Memorandum of Association of the Company be replaced with the words 'Tata Communications Ltd'. 3. To amend the Articles of Association of the Company, subject to change in name of the Company to Tata Communications Ltd, as follows: i) The definition of "The Company" contained in the Existing Article 1(c) be replaced with the following new definition: "The Company" - means Tata Communications Ltd. ii) The words 'Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd' or any word including the word 'VSNL' used for reference to the name of the Company appearing elsewhere in the Articles of Association of the Company be replaced with the words "Tata Communications Ltd." Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd (VSNL) has informed BSE that the members at the Extra Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) of the Company held on December 14, 2007, inter alia, have unanimously approved the resolutions proposed in the Notice of the Meeting including the change of name of the Company to "Tata Communications Ltd", subject to obtaining of all other necessary approvals. (As Per BSE Announcement Website Dated on 14/12/2007) 
02-Aug-07
Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd (VSNL) has informed BSE that pursuant to the order made by the Hon'ble High Court of Judicature at Bombay, separate meeting of the Equity Shareholders and Unsecured Creditors of the Company will be held on August 02, 2007, for the purpose of considering and if thought fit, approving with or without modification, the Composite Scheme of Arrangement between the Company and Direct Internet Ltd and VSNL Internet Services Ltd and their Respective Shareholders. Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd (VSNL) has informed BSE that the Court Convened Meeting of the Shareholders and Court Convened Meeting of the Creditors held on August 02, 2007, have been approved the resolutions proposed at the Court Convened Meeting without modifications. (As Per BSE Announcement Website Dated on 03/08/2007) 
01-Mar-06
EGM 08/02/2006 To consider inter alia, the following business: 1. Alteration in Memorandum of Association of the Company by adding Clause VI after the existing Clause V. 2. Alteration in Articles of Association of the Company by adding Article 121 after the existing Article 120. Trading Members of the Exchange are request to note that in todayÆs Daily Bulletin No. 26/2006, vide Notice No. 20060208-20 dated 08/02/2006, in the AGM / EGM Column, the Extra Ordinary General Meeting date pertaining to Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (scrip code 500483) should be read as March 1, 2006 instead of as mentioned therein. The other contents of the said announcement remain same. (As per BSE Notice dated on 08/02/2006) Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd. has submitted to the Exchange a copy of the Notice of the EGM convened on March 01, 2006. (As per NSE Bulletin dated on 10/02/2006) The Company has informed that the members at the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) of the Company held on March 01, 2006, inter alia, have approved the following resolutions: 1. Alteration in Memorandum of Association of the Company by adding Clause VI after the existing Clause V. 2. Alteration in Articles of Association of the Company by adding Article 121 after the existing Article 120. (As per BSE Bulletin dated on 06/03/2006) Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd. has informed the Exchange that at the EGM of the shareholders of the Company held on March 01, 2006, the shareholders have approved amendments to the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Company and have authorised the Board of Directors (which expression shall be deemed to include any committee thereof, authorized in that behalf) to decide on the date the alterations shall take effect. The shareholders at the said EGM have also authorised the Board to exclude and / or delete these clauses from the Memorandum and / or from the Articles if licensor finally decides, after their inclusion, that the Company is not required to do so. (As per NSE Bulletin dated on 06/03/2006) 
02-Apr-04
The company has informed that the BoD of the Company at its meeting held on March 4, 2004 has, subject to the decision becoming effective on receipt of affirmative confirmation of Government Directors in accordance with the Articles of Association of the Company, based on the review of the useful lives and carrying values of certain fixed assets, approved a proposal to apply/utilise an amount of Rs. 9564.10 million out of the Securities Premium Account for carrying out the downward revision in their carrying value. Having received the affirmative confirmation of the Government telephonically now, the decisions have become effective w.e.f. March 5, 2004. The proposal is also subject to obtaining various approvals including approval from shareholders and the Bombay High Court. An EGM of the shareholders will be held on April 2, 2004 to seek their approval for the above. EGM 02/04/2004 To amend Articals of Association of the company and to approve subject to the yconfirmation of the Hon'ble High Court of Bombay an aggregate amount of Rs.9,564,093,089out of the balance standing in the Securities Premium Account of the company be utilised for executing the downward revision in the carrying value of Fixed Assets comprising of Plant & Equipment as on 31/12/2003. (As per BSE Bulletin dated on 10/03/2004) Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd. has informed the Exchange that an EGM of the company will be held on April 02, 2004 to transact the following business : 1) Amendment to the Articles of Association of the company. 2) Subject to the confirmation of the Hon'ble High Court of Judicature at Bombay and/or any other approriate authorities, as the case maybe, amd subject to the approval of the shareholders, an amount aggregating to Rs.9,564,093,089 out of the balance standing in the Securities Premium Account of the company be utilized for executing the downward revision in the carrying value of Fixed Assets comprising of Plant & Equipment as on December 31, 2003. (As per NSE Bulletin dated on 15/03/2004) The company has informed that at the EGM of the shareholders held on 02/04/2004 members have approved subject to the confirmation of the Hon'ble High Court of Judicature at Bombay and / or any other appropriate authorities as the case may be and subject to the approval of the shareholders an amount aggregating to Rs 9,564,093,089 out of the balance standing in the Securities Premium account of the Company be utilised for executing the downward revision in carrying value of Fixed assets comprising of Plant & Equipment as on December 31, 2003. (As per BSE Bulletin dated on 05/04/2004) Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the following Resolutions were passed at the EGM of the company held on April 02, 2004: 1) Amendment to the Articles of Association of the company. 2) Subject to the confirmation of the Hon'ble High Court of Judicature at Bombay and/or any other appropriate authorities, as the case maybe, and subject to the approval of the shareholders, an amount aggregating to Rs.9,564,093,089 [Nine hundred and fifty-six crores forty lakhs ninety three thousand and eighty nine] out of the balance standing in the Securities Premium Account of the company be utilized for executing the downward revision in the carrying value of Fixed Assets comprising of Plant & Equipment as on December 31, 2003. (As per NSE Bulletin dated on 05/04/2004) 

Peer Comparison

Company Market Cap
(Rs. in Cr.)
P/E (TTM)
(x)
P/BV (TTM)
(x)
EV/EBIDTA
(x)
ROE
(%)
ROCE
(%)
D/E
(x)
Bharti Airtel 126,177.93 24.76 2.33 10.00 12.3 13.3 0.29
Idea Cellular 43,589.88 53.24 3.11 10.37 4.6 7.1 0.90
Rel. Comm. 23,447.27 37.62 0.51 14.95 0.3 1.7 0.66
Tata Comm 6,399.68 24.49 0.90 6.26 2.1 4.8 0.17
Tata Tele. Mah. 1,536.73 0.00 -0.86 14.89 0.0 0.0 0.00
M T N L 1,360.80 0.00 0.54 0.00 0.0 0.0 1.86
OnMobile Global 444.08 16.84 0.53 3.67 2.5 4.2 0.06
Tulip Telecom 228.38 3.70 0.16 2.85 19.4 14.3 1.73
Quadrant Tele. 225.92 0.00 -0.24 0.00 0.0 0.0 0.00
Nettlinx 5.39 0.00 0.33 43.90 0.0 0.0 0.11
Vital Comm. 2.62 0.00 0.06 0.00 0.0 0.0 0.03

Futures & Options Quote

 
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Expiry Date: 30 May 2013
Open Price: 231.45
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No. of Contracts Traded: 654,000
Open Interest: 3,100,000
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Market Lot: 1000
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Key Information

Key Executives:

Subodh Bhargava , Chairman 

N Srinath , Nominee 

Kishor A Chaukar , Nominee 

Amal Ganguli , Director 


Company Head Office / Quarters:
Videsh Sanchar Bhavan,
Mahatma Gandhi Road Fort,
Mumbai,
Maharashtra-400001
Phone : 91-22-66578765/66591965/66591966
Fax : 91-22-66395162
E-mail : help@vsnl.com
Web : http://www.tatacommunications.com
Registrars:
Sharepro Services India P Ltd
Samhita Complex
Plot No 13 AB
Saki Naka Andheri(E)
Mumbai-400072

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