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The company believes that good corporate practices enable the board to
direct and control the affairs of a company in an efficient manner and to achieve its
ultimate goal of maximising shareholders value. Realising this, the company has adopted
many practices over the last few years, even when there were no mandatory requirements in
this regard. As a result, a number of provisions regarding Corporate Governance prescribed
by the Listing Agreement have already been complied with and steps are being taken to
comply with the balance provision within the current financial year.
The Internal Audit Department reports, on a quarterly basis, any
significant findings to the Audit committee, which comprises of three non-executive
Director: Mr. P.K Kaul - Chairman, Mr. S. M. Palia and Mr. Ishaat Hussain - Members. The
committee met three times during the year to review the audit observation, adequacy of
actions taken and followed up implementation of corrective actions.
The committee also met the company's statutory Auditors to ascertain
their views on the adequacy of internal control systems in the company. The committee
submits an annual report of its observation to the Board of Directors. The company has
adopted the Tata Code of Conduct which entitles it to use the Tata Brand name. All the
officers of the company have pledged compliance with the code of conduct which prescribes
a manner in which the employees will conduct the company's business.

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