BGR Energy operates in the power and capital goods segments and is in the business of constructing boilers, turbines and generators for coal-based thermal power plants. It currently has about 7 or 8 major power projects running including overseas projects. It executes major contracts for companies, PSUs and government agencies. The company reported rapid growth in revenues and profits over the last five years – reporting about 540cr of operating profits on revenues of about 4,800cr. It operated with a slightly uncomfortable net debt ratio, with net debt exceeding book equity (as at 30 th September, 2011) – presumably as a result of the current distress in the power sector (discussed below). The business suffers from issues relating to coal availability, environmental concerns impeding construction activities and State Electricity Board (SEB) insolvencies. It is dependent on government-set power tariffs. Since its work is project-ba...
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