THE ALUMINIUM INDUSTRIES LIMITED, MANNAR

A SUMMER INTERNSHIP REPORT

Submitted By

DEVI NANDANA S
(Reg. No.: 3600005)

In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of

DEGREE OF BACHELOR IN COMMERCE

Kerala University

MAR IVANIOS COLLEGE AUTONOMOUS,

BETHANY HILLS, NALANCHIRA P.O.,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
APRIL - MAY (2022)

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 DECLARATION

I Devi Nandana S, hereby declare that the SUMMER INTERNSHIP report carried
out at ALUMINIUM INDUSTRIES LTD, MANNAR submitted in partial
fulfilment for the award of Degree of Bachelor in Commerce of Kerala University is a
Bonafede record of work done by me under the guidance of MR. SABU E G,
Assistant professor, Department of Commerce, MAR IVANIOS COLLEGE,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM.This report has not previously formed the basis for
the award of any degree, diploma or similar title of any university.

Date: 10th May 2022

Place: Trivandrum Devi Nandana S

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

It is great pleasure to express my heartily thanks to those who helped to make this
study successful.
I extend my heartfelt thanks to Dr.Jijimon K.Thomas, Principal of Mar Ivanios
College,Nalanchira for providing me the facilities to carry out the study successfully.

I Sincerely express my deep sense of gratitude and profound thanks to Lt. Dr. Regina
Sibi Cleetus, Assistant professor,Head of the Department of Commerce, for great
support in the completion of the project.

With great pleasure, I express my sincere gratitude to prof. Sabu E.G, Faculty of the
Department of Commerce, for his valuable guidance and suggestions that enabled me
to complete this study successfully.
I thank Mr. Simon, General Manager, Hr,IR&Administration, ALIND LTD for
permitting me to do the internship at ALIND Switchgear Division Mannar.I express
my sincere and hearty thanks to Ms. Aparna Dev HR Assistant of ALIND Switch
Gear Division, Mannar for her guidance for the completion of this internship.

Finally, I record my sincere thanks to my parents and all my friends for their co-
operation and inspiration throughout the study.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Sl. No Topic Page No.
1 Introduction 5
1.1 Objective of Internship 6
1.2 Industry Profile 7
2 Organisational Analysis 9
2.1 Company Profile 9
2.2 Organisational Structure 11
2.3 Employee Welfare 22
2.4 Vision, Mission and Values 24
2.5 Product Profile 25
2.6 Divisions of Alind 28
Management, Trade Union, Customers, Competitors
2.7 Financial Performance 31
2.8 SWOT Analysis 32
3 Conclusion 34
4 References 35

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 CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION

1.INTRODUCTION
The Internship help to give an environment to actualize all the knowledge that
acquired in the curriculum and to make familiar to the current industrial scenario.
Organisation play an important role. Owing to globalization, the world has become a
Global Village. Different organizations play different roles and it has its own
importance.
The company which I had chosen for the Internship is ALIND Switchgear Division,
Mannar. It is a well-developed ISO approved company. ALIND produces Cables and
Conductors, Steel wires, High Voltage Switchgears and static relays for different
users. The Switchgears and Transformers which produced by the company are mainly
consumed by the Kerala State Electricity Board and Indian Railway. These products
are not directly consumed by the public, though it is utilized for the welfare of the
people. The company has different departments to control the overall functioning of
the company. At present, the company is owned and managed by the Bombay based
Somani group. A professional board of directors with Mr. Prashant Somani as the
Chairman manages the company. ALIND is a multi-divisional composite corporate
entity has a central marketing office in Chennai.
The internship is conducted to have practical knowledge about various functions and
activities of an organization. Aluminium Industry Ltd is leading Switchgear
manufacturer in India. A careful and detailed study is conducted with the given period
of time. The study is conducted for a period of 15 days from 18th April 2022 TO 6
May 2022.

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1.1 OBJECTIVE OF THE INTERNSHIP
To study the overall organizational structure of the Aluminium Industries Ltd,
Mannar. Some of the objectives are: -
*‌To study about the working of the company.
*‌Studying the functions of various departments.
*‌Help to access a variety of tasks and departments.
*‌Secure good references and recommendations.
*‌Help to develop and refine skills.
*‌Help to expose real life learning experience.
*‌To get acquainted with the practical knowledge about the overall functions of the
organisation.

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1.2 INDUSTRY PROFILE

ALIND SWITCHGEAR DIVISION,MANNAR

The Unit which is one of the Manufacturing Division of ALIND was

established in the Year 1969 at Mannar in Alappuzha District of Kerala, India
and commercial operations of the Unit effected from 1970-71. The initial
range of products covered Minimum Oil Circuit Breakers from 2.2 kV upto
72.5kV, Outdoor Oil filled Current Transformers 33kV to 110kV in
collaboration with M/s. Delle Alsthom, France. Subsequently indoor Metal-
clad Switchgear with Minimum Oil Circuit Breakers was added to the product
range in 1974-75. An active collaboration was entered into with M/s. Alsthom
Atlantique, France for the manufacture of 145 & 245kV Outdoor
Porcelainclad SF6 Circuit Breakers.

After having established a good customer base with various State Electricity
Boards in India, Indoor Metalclad Switchgear with VCBs 2.2kV to 12kV and
Outdoor 25kV Single Pole Vacuum Circuit Breakers was commenced in 1984
in collaboration with  M/s. Meidensha Corporation, Japan.  ALIND
Switchgear Division is the first RDSO approved Part-I Regular supplier of
25kV Single Pole/2x25 kV Double Pole Vacuum lnterruptors and Circuit
Breakers to Indian Railways and this tactical advantage continuing.
Substantial numbers of these equipments are in service all over the electrified
sections of Indian Railways and the performance has been well appreciated by
the Railways.

Over the period of years, large numbers of equipments of Minimum Oil

(2.2kV to 72.5kV), Vacuum (2.2kV to 52kV Class), SF6 (110kV to 245kV)
types have been supplied to various Electricity Boards all over India/Abroad
and Public Sector Undertakings like National Thermal Power Corporation,
Indian Railways,  Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation India LTD
(DFCCIL), Metro Railways, Central Power Research Institute (CPRI), Power
Stations, Coal Fields, Petrochemical Plants, Industries etc.. The reliability
rating of equipment supplied by ALIND has been very good and they have
successfully withstood the severe service conditions. 
Having imbibed the technology from the Collaborators, the Switchgear
Division has ventured out on its own and developed several new products
INHOUSE.

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In general, the Division is well equipped to cater to the requirements of the
Power Sector in India with products whose quality rating is very well
established and accepted by the market.
The substantial emphasis being envisaged for the POWER SECTOR in India
will put the Division in an advantageous position in the future scenario also.

As a recognition of our commitment to stringent quality standards, we have

been awarded ISO 9001:2015 certifications for International Quality Systems
by Bureau of Indian Standards. This stands testimony to our endeavour and
capability to supply high quality products in accordance with International
Standards.

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 CHAPTER 2
ORGANIZATIONAL ANALYSIS
2.1 COMPANY PROFILE
ALIND, a premier engineering industry in India engaged in multi faced activities was
established in 1946.The company today has 6 manufacturing divisions, 2 Contracting
division and an export division. Their manufacturing plants are located in the states of
Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Orissa. ALIND was established in 1946 and commenced
the production in the year 1948. While the entire nation saluted the Indian tri colour
flag and ceremonial guns of the British emperor ramparts of the red fort in Delhi, in a
tiny hamlet named Kundara, the first reel of Aluminium conductors rolled down the
aisle of ALIND factory. On the glorious day of independence, India made history and
ALIND too.

More than 4 decades ago ALIND pioneered the manufacture of aluminium conductors
in India and for the very first in India that aluminium, a versatile and abundant metal
could successfully replace copper, the conventional power carrier. In fact, this
technology innovation revolutionized the bulk power transmission and distribution of
power in India and hence ALIND calls them "The Power Movers".In 1955 ALIND
core wire and high tensile wires from ALIND thereby marketing a proud niche for
Indian exporters in international market.

COMPANY NAME: THE ALUMINIUM INDUSTRIES LTD (ALIND

SWITCHGEAR DIVISION MANNAR)
YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT:1946
ADDRESS: THE ALUMINIUM INDUSTRIES
ALIND SWITCHGEAR DIVISION,
MANNAR
ALAPPUZHA-689622, KERALA,
INDIA
TYPE OF COMPANY: SEMI-GOVERNMENT
CHAIRMAN: MR. PRASANTH SOMANI
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES:300 ABOVE

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EMAIL ID:alind_switchgearmrk@yahoo.co.in, alindswitchgear@hotmail.com
FAX:+91(479) 2312358
WEBSITE:https://alind.org
DIVISION:a) MANUFACTURING DIVISION
b) CONTRACTING DIVISION
c) EXPORTING DIVISION
Manufacturing divisions are
‌ Conductors and Cable Division, Kundara, Hyderabad
‌Steel Wire Division, Hyderabad
‌Material Handling Division, Hyderabad
‌Static Switch Relay Division, Trivandrum
‌ALIND Switchgear Division, Alappuzha

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2.2 ORGANISATION STRUCTURE

Different departments of Alind Switchgear division are listed below

‌1. Marketing Department
2.Sales Department
3.Design &Development Department
4.Planning Department
5.Purchase Department
6.Maintenance Department
7.Quality Control Department
8.Stores and packing Department
9.Accounts Department
10. Personnel Department

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 MARKETING, SALES AND AFTER SALES
DEPARTMENT

Marketing is responsible for all activities connected with procurement of orders like
send quotations, conduct tender committee meetings. It formulates strategy depending
on market or customer's needs & interact with customers and appropriate them about
quality of the product.
Sales is responsible for the activities like register order, conduct contract review
meeting, timing execution of all contracts, prepare documents related to dispatch of
equipment payment collection and keeping relevant records and all other related
matters.
After sales service is responsible for the activities like, attend to customers complaints
and feed information to various departments. It organizes meetings with concerned
departments on customer care on every month for taking corrective action to avoid
recurrence of complaints.

MARKETING AND SALES DEPARTMENT CHART

CHIEF OF MARKETING DEPARTMENT

SENIOR SENIOR EXECUTIVE

EXECUTIVE(SALES)
(MARKETING)

ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE

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 DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

The Design and Development department is responsible for the entire functions
connected with the technological, design development and techno commercial aspects
of all the products. The development department provide design for the products and
development of the product. The head of Development department is responsible for
all activities like the collection of all input documents, preparations of general and
specific development, monitoring prototype, manufacturing etc. The head of Design
General is responsible for all activities like collection, Compilations and up to all
input documents. The design and development department are divided into three
categories: Design wing, Development wing and Design Contract wing.

DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

CHART

CHIEF OF THE DEPARTMENT

SENIOR MANAGER

HEAD OF DESIGN HEAD OF THE DEVELOPMENT

ASSISTANT ENGINEER MARKETING

SUPERINTENDENT
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 WORKMEN
PLANNING DEPARTMENT

Planning department deal with all the manufacturing and planning work. The orders
from customer are collected by the marketing department and it gives details about the
specification of product to the design department. The design department analyses the
specification of product and hand over to the planning department. The planning
department analyse it and take necessary direction.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT CHART

WORKS MANAGER
V

SENIOR MANAGER

SUPERINTENDENT
V

ASSISTANT
SUPERINTENDENT

TECHINICIANS

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PURCHASE, STORES AND CONSTRUCTION
DEPARTMENT
Purchase department is responsible for the procurement of all materials. Purchase and
Construction Department deals with the procurement of raw materials, components,
operating suppliers, tools, spares etc. It also handles collection of inward materials,
dispatch of outgoing goods and civil construction. Store department is responsible for
all activities like receipt of material against documents and stores them in proper
location.

PURCHASE AND CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT

CHART

Chief of the Department

Head of the Senior Senior

Department Superintendent Superintendent

Head of the Head of the Head of the

Department Department Department

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 Head of the
Department
MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT
Maintenance department keep the plant equipment for good working conditions to
provide quality products. They Prepare preventive maintenance schedule and carry out
preventive as per the schedule. The department maintain and up keep of equipment
and keep the historical records and it also maintain power or water systems in the
plant, office, canteen, colony etc.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT CHART

Chief of Maintenance

Head of Maintenance

Engineer

Workers

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QA&QC DEPARTMENT
The activities of QA department include incoming material inspection, shop
inspection, final inspection of finished product and quality problems and take
corrective actions. It also includes Periodical calibration of measuring instruments and
test equipment and maintenance of documents.

QA&QC CHART

Head of Quality Department

Superintendent Engineer

Office Staffs Foreman

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 FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT

The Finance and accounts department maintains all the financial activities of the
company. This department is responsible for recording day to day business transaction
accounting, preparation of various statements regarding stock, receivables etc.
Activities with regard to finance in ALIND are mainly controlled by the chief finance
and subsequently by other managers are obligated. ALIND Switchgear Division
follows the double entry system for keeping and recording the books of accounts. The
main activities covered by the financial department are raising of finance, keeping
book records, management of wages, creating balance sheet and profit and loss
account and pay roll calculation. The department of ALIND is divided into five
sections for carrying out its process, they are:
Tax and duties
‌Bills and materials
‌Sales
‌Cash, Bank, Pay roll
‌Costing, MIS, Budget

FINANCE DEPARTMENT CHART

Chief of Accounts

Chief of Cashier

Junior Accountant

Clerks
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 HR, IR AND ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT

Human resource is considered as one of the important assets of an organization. HR

department is responsible for hiring, training and placing employees and for setting
policies for personal management. HR is responsible for the develop of the company's
HR policies, strategies and procedures on all aspects of people management including
staff planning, recruitment and selection, pay and conditions of services, management
development relations and works with the company equality and diversity team to
insure equality of opportunity for all staffs. HR, IR AND ADMINISTRATION
Department is responsible for all the personnel matters connected with the employees,
trade union matters, recruitment of permanent &trainees, organize training of
employees & maintain records, general administration & public relations. ALIND has
a good HR department and it maintains good relation with the employee.

HR, IR AND ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT

CHART

General Manager

Personal Officer

HR Executive

Staff

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 PRODUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND PACKAGING
DEPARTMENT

The head of Machine shop and Fabrication shop is responsible for the achievement of
targeted production, maximum utilization of available time, ensure the quality of
product.
The head of Auxiliary shop and Assembly shop is responsible for final assembly of
products and achievement of targeted production.
The head of Maintenance is responsible for the maintenance of equipment and utility
items.
The head of packaging is responsible for activities like preparation of packing slips,
arrange proper packing, loading and unloading of outward and inward market.

PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT CHART

Senior Manager

Head of Head of Head of Head of

Fabrication Machine Auxiliary Assembly
Shop Shop Shop Shop

Supervisor Supervisor Supervisor

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Engineer Senior
Management
PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATION
DEPARTMENT

Nowadays, HR is considered as one of the important assets of an organization. Behind

every success of a company there need a great people making recruitment and
retention. Company must find new ways to engage the knowledge, experience, talents
of the employees to find the hidden values in organization and leverage the value to
achieve strategic goods.
ALIND has a good HR Department and it maintains good relations with the
employees. All the employee’s related activities are managed by its department. The
company has an effective administration department which carried out the several
functions.

PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT CHART

General Manager

Personnel Officer

HR Executive

Staff

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 2.3 EMPLOYEE WELFARE

Employee welfare raises the company's expenses but if it is done correctly, it has huge
benefits for both employer and employee. Under the principles of employee welfare, if
an employee feels that the management is concerned and cares for him/her as a person
and not just as another employee, he/she will be more committed to his /her work.
Other forms of welfare will aid the employee of financial burdens while welfare
activities break the monotony of work. An employee who feels appreciated will be
more fulfilled, satisfied and more productive. This will not only lead to higher
productivity but also satisfied customers and hence profitability for the company. A
satisfied employee will not go out looking for other job opportunities and hence an
employer will get to keep the best talents and record lower employee turnover.
ALIND has implemented a number of welfare activities for the employees.
 ‌Canteen
There is canteen inside the factory premises which provides food at a subsidized rate
for the employees during the working hours. The workers will be served breakfast and
lunch as applicable prior to reporting for duty.
 A
‌ llowances
 Annual Allowance
 Night Shift Allowance-For duty in the second shift (2 pm to 10 pm)
 Dress/Shoes/Washing Allowance -Uniforms and shoes are provided by the
company itself, so no allowances are given for the same but Stitching
allowances are provided. Also washing allowance are given on a per day
scheme.
 Milk Allowance-To compensate partially for occupational health hazards, milk
allowance is given as per a mutually agreed rate.
 Employees are given all the other statutory allowances and bonuses.

 ‌Medical Check Up
Usually, two medical check-ups are done for workmen in moulding, electroplating,
heat treatment, shot blasting, painting, pressure testing, metalizing, inspectors in
auxiliary shop and housekeeping workers in auxiliary shop. Cases referred to super
speciality hospitals will also be paid by the company and conveyance expenses will
also be met by the organisation.
 Dormitory

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 Bachelor accommodation is provided to employees coming from distant places
with a small amount as monthly rent.

 Holidays
All employees are eligible for yearly 13 National and Festival holidays in a calendar
year.
 Retirement Benefits
Workers are provided with Provident fund, pension and gratuity as per the laws.

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2.4 VISION, MISSION &VALUES

VISION
"We are committed to design, manufacture and supply electrical switchgears in
accordance with customer requirements ensuring continual improvement of the
product and the quality management system".

MISSION
"Delight customers with modern manufacturing practices and innovate in electrical
products. Develop long term relationships with our vendors/business partners to
support our goals and synergic growth".

VALUES
" Exceed customer satisfaction in terms of quality. Always adhere to proper and high
business ethics. Provide a place and nurturing environment for our employees to
flourish and grow".

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2.4 PRODUCT PROFILE

Circuit breaker is the main product of ALIND. Circuit breaker is the most vital
equipment of safety of people and installation in the power system.
1) Circuit Breaker
A circuit breaker is an electrical safety device designed to protect an electrical
circuit from damage caused by an overcurrent or short circuit. Its basic function is to
interrupt current flow to protect equipment and to prevent the risk of fire. Unlike
a fuse, which operates once and then must be replaced, a circuit breaker can be reset
(either manually or automatically) to resume normal operation.
Different types of circuit breaker
 T‌ he equipment with vacuum technology
 ‌The equipment with SF6 technology
 ‌The equipment with minimum oil technology

2) Vacuum Circuit Breakers/VCB

It is a kind of Circuit breaker where the arc quenching takes place in vacuum. The
technology is suitable for mainly medium voltage application. For higher voltage
vacuum technology has been developed but not commercially viable. The material
used for current contacts plays an important role in the performance of the vacuum
circuit breaker. Cu/Cr is the most ideal material to make VCB contacts. Vacuum
interrupter technology was first introduced in the year of 1960.But still it is
developing technology. The vacuum circuit breaker is today recognized as most
reliable current interruption technology for medium voltage switchgear. It requires
minimum maintenance compared to other circuit breaker technologies. There are two
types of vacuum circuit breakers produced in ALIND, they are:
‌Single pole circuit breaker
Single pole outdoor VCB for Indian Railways (25KV 52KV CLASS TYPE VSE
5/20). Sturdy design incorporates unique vacuum interrupter designed and
manufactured by M/S BEL, exclusively to meet the stringent RDSO standard.

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 Double pole circuit breaker
Sturdy design incorporates unique vacuum interrupter designed and manufactured by
M/S BEL exclusively to meet the stringent RDSO standard. Tested for 10000
mechanical operations in presence of RDSO representatives.

3.Vacuum Interrupter
A vacuum interrupter is a switching device that uses electrical contacts in a vacuum.It
is the core component of medium-voltage switches. The separation of electrical

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contacts in vacuum. It is the core component of medium-voltage switches. The
separation of electrical contacts result in a vacuum are, which is quickly extinguished.
Vacuum interrupter is used in utility power transmission systems and in power
distribution systems for railway and industrial plants.

4.Control panel
An electrical control panel, a mechanical device, the current from a source to the other
circuit board connected to the point of transfer. As stated in the National Electrical
Code (NEC) is a switchboard that a panel switches and other electrical safety to the
various instruments, such as circuit breakers are mounted. The electrical power source
may be either a generator or other machine to be the required current feeds.

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2.5 DIVISIONS OF ALIND

a) CONDUCTORS AND CABLE DIVISION, HYDERABAD

Pioneering with the revolutionary process in the early 50's ALIND was once the
manufacture of conductors and cables in India. It makes widest range from extremely
fine low tension to extra high-tension conductors for 400KV lines.
b) MATERIAL HANDLING DIVISION, HYDERABAD
This division produces crushers, conveyors, coal cutters and other specialized for
plants, mine and allied industries.
c)WIRE MACHINERY DIVISION, HYDERABAD
It is well equipped Hyderabad plant. ALIND make full range of wire machinery in
INDIA. ALIND'S unmatched casting facilities are utilized by many others such as
HMT, HAL, BHEL and ISRO
d) STEEL WIRE DIVISION, KUNDARA
ALIND manufactured a wide range of steel wire products to Indian and international
standards. This plants capacity has recently been substantially increased to meet the
international demand for ACSR AASR core wire, telegraph wires, spring steel wires
and other type of wires.
e) STATIC SWITCH RELAY DIVISION, TRIVANDRUM
This division was set up in 1982 in collaboration with the ALSTHOM AILCONTIC
of France. It produces range of tough, durable, accurate static relay., high impedance
current relay, over fluxing relay, auto releasing voltage regulating relay, over current
relay etc.
f) EXPORT DIVISION, TRIVANDRUM
The first consignment of aluminium conductor cables to leave the Indian shore was
from ALIND. ALIND has now exported over Rs. 250 million worth of cables and
conductor, wire processing machinery, steel wire and switchgear.
g) CONSULTANT AND ENGINEERING DIVISION, TRIVANDRUM
This division provides technical and managerial service, so that others can share the
fruit of ALIND's experience. It helps entrepreneurs to set up viable unit in India and
abroad in various industries like aluminium rod rolling, conductor and cables foundry
units, power transmission and distribution system and others. Among the service it can
offer survey and feasibility studies, designing, marketing and man power selection

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ALIND SWITCHGEAR DIVISION, MANNAR

In 1964, ALIND decided to start a steel factory at Mannar, Alappuzha district, Kerala.
At the starting age they manufactured minimum oil circuit breakers only. Now the
company is also producing vacuum circuit breakers and SF6 circuit breakers.

Management
Management of ALIND is in the hands of board of directors. The board of directors
includes 13 members.
A. Chairman
B. Three directors
C. Three directors who is the nominee of Kerala government
D. One director who is the nominee of the DELLE-ALSTHOM France.
E. One director who is the nominee of LIC
F. Two directors who are the nominees of the banks of which one is the financial
director. A special director who is a nominee of industrial finance and reconstruction.
G. One director who is the nominee of ICICI Ltd.
H. One is the management director.

Trade Union
Trade unions are a voluntary organization of workers formed to protect and promote
their interest through collective action. In ALIND there are 2 trade unions. They are:
1.ASEU
2.ASEA

Customers of the company

ALIND has sales offices at almost all states of India. The product of the company are
mainly supplied to various state electricity board like KSEB, RSEB, PSEB, etc. Other
customers are Indian Railway, National thermally power corporation and some other
large-scale industries etc. The products are also exported to several countries like Sri
Lanka, Thailand, Nepal, Bangladesh etc.

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Competitors

The main competitors of ALIND Mannar are;

1.Prayag Electricals, Hyderabad
2.Electro Technic Switchgear Pvt.Ltd, Calcutta
3.GEC Alstom, France
4.Board Strends, Yugoslavia
5.Rawsons Transformers Pvt.Ltd, Madras
6.Bharat Heavy Electricals(BHEL)
7.Aseabrans Boren Ltd (ABB)
8.GBC
9.British Switchgear,England
10.Crompton Greaves

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2.6 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE AS ON 2020-21

THE PERFORMANCE OF THE COMPANY FOR THE

FINANCIAL YEAR 2020-21 IS AS UNDER-

PARTICULARS RUPEES IN RUPEES IN

LAKHS (2020-21) LAKHS (2019-20)
Gross Turnover & other Income 7097 10253
Exceptional Items - 209
Profit/(Loss) before Interest, Depreciation 755 1621
and Tax
Less: Interest & Finance Charges 105 140
Less: Depreciation / Impairment of Fixed 123 195
Assets
Less: Provision of Taxation 214 214
Less: Deferred Tax 879 188
Profit/Loss after Tax 138 1259
Profit/Loss Brought forward 15886 17145
Profit/Loss Carried forward 16023 15886
Other Comprehensive Income after Tax 12 36
(OCI)
OCI Carried Forward 199 187
OCI Brought Forward 187 151

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2.7 SWOT ANALYSIS

SWOT analysis means to analyse the company's strength, weakness, opportunity and
threat. Each parameter offer macro environment can be opportunity and threats
otherwise strength and weakness; strength is internal positive factor and weakness is
external negative factor. Opportunity is the external positive factor and threats are
external negative factor.

SWOT ANALYSIS OF ALIND

Strength
 ISO certified company:ALIND is an ISO 9001-2008 Certified company
 Quality product: It produces quality and reliable products which have offered
trouble-free operation for more than 30 years.
 ‌RDSO approved C.B: The product is approved by RDSO and has also qualified
for the Type test at Central Power Research Institute, Bengaluru.
 ‌Well-designed layout: The company was set up with French collaboration and
it's layout was designed by Alsthom, France.
 ‌Enjoys monopoly in nature.
 ‌Quality of products are ensured.
 ‌Has collaboration with foreign countries.
 ‌Both Central and State governments are supportive.
 ‌Well-structured departments are available.
 ‌Wide range of circuit breakers are produced.
 ‌Avails valuable experience in manufacturing process.
 Superior quality of machines imported.
 ‌Location has adequate space for expansion.
 ‌Pollution free process.
 ‌Extreme feel of belongingness for employees.
 Reliable customers.
 International recognition of the company

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Weakness

 O‌ utdated technology: The company employs outdated technology in certain

production processes like moulding. The epoxy resin moulding can be replaced
with cross linked polymer sleeves.
 ‌Poor capacity utilization: Even though the company is installed with a capacity
of 1200 breakers per year, the percentage utilization of plant capacity is below
average.
 Inefficient planning dept
 ‌Employee shortage: Presently there is no fetching of new employees and if at
all it affects the production, that they employ trainees.
 There is frequent conflict between the labour unions.
 The ageing of machines results in frequent breakdown and the company fails to
provide any preventive maintenance.
 Excess pressure from trade union.
 Lesser commitment of some employees.
 ‌Lower investment in Research and Development.

Opportunity
 Export: Export would be better opportunity. There are many countries whose
markets have a high potential due to increasing demand. Such markets can be
effectively tapped.
 Developments in Industrial and power sectors.
 Lesser Competitions.

Threats
 H‌ ealthy competitors: The competitors of ALIND are all giant companies which
have flourished in Electrical industry.
 ‌Rapid change in technology.

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 CHAPTER 3

3.1 CONCLUSION
ALIND SWITCHGEAR LTD is manufacturing high quality of circuit breaker and
transformers compared to the industry standard and are having very good reputation.
The company has grown in very healthy place. This is due to the employee morale
than has been developed in the company right from the beginning and also because of
the excellent and the company has got a good plant environment with the technology
and machinery.
It is true that the Aluminium Industries Ltd is running at a profit level. But it
is the duty of the government, employees, management and the public to maintain the
company in the public sector and should not allow it to disappear from the industrial
map of Kerala.
Therefore, by taking some stringent steps such as internal reconstruction,
modernisation, computerization, restructuring of credit policy, international marketing
etc. The company can solve the present economic crisis and can lead the company to
the pinnacle of profit maximization. Thus, the company can discharge the
responsibilities towards public, employees, management and government.

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4.1 REFERENCES

WEBSITES
 w‌ ww.alind.org/switchgear
 ‌www.wikipedia.com

REPORTS
 J‌ ournals
 Company records
 ‌Annual report

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