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Deployment of the six available capitals creates value
for all stakeholders and supports our growth agenda. Integrated Report

Outcomes

Robust nancial performance
• Net debt-free at TCL (standalone)
• International entities are on the growth path generating sustainable pro ts
• Signi cantly improved working capital
• Desire to use e cient low carbon technologies

Market leadership Statutory Reports
• 3rd largest producer of soda ash in the world
• FY2018 - Highest ever production of sodium bicarbonate, salt, and marine chemicals
• Tata Salt ranked as 3rd most Trusted Food Brand in India

Innovation led new products
• 114 patents led, 40 granted to date
• Launched India’s rst pharma grade bicarb (MediKarb), coloured soda ash speckles (DetMate),
Tata Nx sweetener, Rock salt and Himalayan salt
• R&D centres house 203 research professionals/scientists
• Zero dependence on fresh water for process requirement at Mithapur Financial Statements

Engaged and passionate employees
• Uninterrupted industrial harmony
• Above industry average employee engagement levels 68% globally
• PBT/Employee: 71% improvement in employee productivity (TCL India)
• Most Admired Knowledge Enterprise award in Asia

Care for community
• Approximately 750 artisans impacted across locations in India through Okhai
• Focus on clean water availability in rural India through water puri er business
• 24% reduction in total recordable injuries reported in FY2018 compared to FY2017
• Zero dependence on ground water withdrawal in Mithapur
• 80% of arable land with one million farmers

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