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Dear Members,
The Board of Directors presents the Annual Report of Atul together with the audited statement of accounts for the year ended
March 31, 2013.
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2011-12
Revenue from operations
2,001
1,778
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Management Discussion and Analysis
Management Discussion and Analysis covering performance of
the two Reporting Segments, namely, Life Science Chemicals
and Performance & Other Chemicals, is given at page no 25
to 31 .
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from the Statutory Auditors regarding compliance of the
conditions of Corporate Governance pursuant to Clause 49 of
the Listing Agreements is given at page no 32 to 45.
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the Company Secretary for a copy.
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