Chairman's message Welcome to the Parekh Group of Companies.

We have reached where we are today mainly due to the close teamwork of our employees and due to our shared value system which emphasizes commitment to excellence, closeness to customers, and the spirit of innovation.

I hope you will find your association with Parekh Group fruitful and satisfying."B. K. ParekhChairman

Our Logo ... .just as the sun maintains an eternal bond between the planets with its gravitational force, we seek to build strong bonds with all stakeholders through dedicated teamwork, innovative strategies and commitment to excellence.

This philosophy is expressed beautifully with this simple yet dynamic design for our new corporate logo. The golden circle represents the sun, and the blue brush stroke suggests the surface of the earth.

Pidilite International Products of Pidilite Industries Limited have found good acceptance in international markets with exports to more than 50 countries. Adhesives and Art Materials are sought by consumers and OEM customers. The export range of Pidilite meets stringent quality standards and have necessary approval from International Testing Agencies like ACMI, ITS and SGS.

The Industrial Specialty Chemical range including organic pigments of Pidilite Industries Limited is exported to leading paint, ink and paper manufacturers arround the world.

The strong R&D department of over fifty research personnel is able to develop as per the specific requirements of customers. All the products are manufactured under ISO 9000 certification.

History Of Parekh Group And Pidilite Pidilite Industries Limited has been a pioneer and market leader in the field of consumer and specialty chemicals in India, since its inception in 1959. The company's proactive market-driven approach has given it a strong base among both consumer and industrial segments.

For over forty years now, the company's guiding theme has been that of building bonds. Bonds with its consumers, its dealers, its shareholders, its suppliers and its employee. Pidilite has continually strengthened these bonds and forged strong relationships with all stakeholders.

Pidilite today takes pride in its diverse product range, a number of established brands and a large distribution network of dealers, retail outlets, offices and sales representatives spread throughout the country.

THE JOURNEY .......

1959Plants commisioned for Acron brand of Pigment Emulsion and Fevicol brand of Adhesive

1965FEVICOL established as carpenters preferred choice

1973First company in India to start production of violet pigment. Major presence in pigment exports from India.

1984Consumer Products Division is born. Plans to set up a nation-wide distribution chain

1989Fevicryl Acrylic Colours transforms fabric and multi-surface painting market

1990Vinyl Chemicals India Ltd. commissioned

1993Pidilite makes a maiden public offering of equity shares

1995The plants at Mumbai & Vapi acquires ISO 9001 & Mahad acquires ISO 9002 Certification

1997Fevicol ranked amongst the top 15* Indian Brands

1999Ranipal brand acquired

2000M-Seal brand acquired

2000Fevikwik fish commercial won Golden ABBY for the best TV commercial of the century

2000Fevicol campaign won Silver ABBY for the campaign of the century

2002Steelgrip acquisition

2002At the 2002 Cannes Awards, considered to be the Oscar of the advertising world, Fevicol 'Bus' TV commercial wins a Silver in the category for Household Maintenance Products

2004Pidilite has acquired the Roff' brand of Construction Chemicals

2005The Company incorporated a wholly-owned subsidiary in Singapore , under the banner "Pidilite International Pte Ltd.", for its international operations, encompassing the acquisition of overseas companies and joint ventures

2005 Pidilite has acquired Chemson Asia Pte Ltd, an existing Singapore-based in the business of manufacturing waterproof coating and emulsion paints, thereby adding to its existing, and rapidly-growing construction chemicals and paints range

2005Taken over Jupiter Chemicals in Dubai

2005Pidilite has incorporated a subsidiary, namely "Pidilite Do Brasil Desenvolvimento De Negocios Ltda" , in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on May 10, 2005, and a wholly-owned subsidiary, "Pidilite Middle East Limited" , as an offshore company in the Jebel Ali Free Zone of Dubai on May 18, 2005, for its international operations

2006Acquired Tristar Colman / Fine Art brands, business and certain assets. Fine Art is a market leader in brushes for drawing and painting while Tristar Colman is a well-known brand of canvas and student art colours

2006Pidilite USA Inc, Delaware , a subsidiary of Pidilite Industries Limited, has acquired business and assets relating to Art Materials and Car Care Products from Sargent Art Inc ( www.sargentart.com ) and Cyclo Industries LLC ( www.cyclo.com ) on June 13, 2006 and June 20, 2006 , respectively.

2006Acquired Bamco Thailand a Construction Chemical Company

2006Pidilite Establishes its R&D centre in Singapore under the banner Pidilite Innovation Centre Pte. Ltd.

2007Pidilite Brazil [Pidilite Do Brasil Desenvolvimento De Negocios Ltda] acquired Pulvitec, an Adhesives & Sealants company in Brazil

2008Holdtite business of Hard Castle Ltd.[Sealants]

2009Retail wood working brand of Henkel Woodlok

Distribution Network

Head OfficeRegistered Office

Ramkrishna Mandir RoadOff Sir Mathuradas Vasanji Road,Andheri (East) Mumbai - 400059Maharashtra. INDIA Regent Chambers, 7th FloorJamnalal Bajaj Marg, 208, Nariman Point Mumbai - 400021 Maharashtra. INDIA

Phone: +91 22 28387240 / 28347550 Phone: +91 22 22822708

Fax: +91 22 28384989 / 28367459 Fax: +91 22 22043969

E-mail: pil@pidilite.comE-mail: pil@pidilite.com

Branch Offices

AhmedabadBangalore

Paritosh, 4thFloor,Near Darpan Academy,Usmanpura, Ahmedabad - 380013. 1 -B H.V.S. Apartments 1 ,Edward Road,Bangalore - 560052.

Phone: +91 079 30014700 / 27552043 Phone: +91 80 30563000 / 30563010

Fax: +91 079 27550927 Fax: +91 80 25453069

ChandigarhChennai

Plot No. 72,Industrial Area, Phase II,Ram Durbar Industrial Estate,Chandigarh (U.T.) 308 (Old No.:244),Lloyds Road, Gopalapuram,Chennai - 600086.

Phone: +91 172 4246000 / 4246020Phone: +91 44 39114000/ 28353775

Fax: +91 172 2642845Fax: +91 44 28351626

DelhiHyderabad

6TH Floor Vikas Deep,Laxmi Nagar District Centre,Vikas Marg, Delhi - 110092.Flat No. 101,102 & 103,Sunrise Apartments, 1 st floor,183 , Dwarakapuri colony Punjautta, Hyderabad - 500082

Phone: +91 11 45529000 / 22531433Phone: +91 40 23351250 / 23351308

Fax: +91 11 22422916 / 22500720 Fax: +91 40 23352387

KanpurKochi

A/9/1, Site 5 Pankj Industrial Area,Udyog Nagar kunj,Kanpur - 208022.Ellikal Estate, 24 / 13 N H 47,Pathadi Palam Edapally P.O, Kochi - 682014

Phone: +91 512 2240008 / 2235498 Phone: +91 484 2543978 / 2454979

Fax: +91 512 2297504Fax: +91 484 2541997

KolkataMumbai

Everest House, 10th Floor,46/C, Chowringhee Road,Kolkata - 700071.Ramkrishna Mandir RoadOff Sir Mathuradas Vasanji Road,Andheri (East) Mumbai - 400059Maharashtra. INDIA

Phone: +91 33 30514100Phone: +91 22 30821000

Fax: +91 33 30514201 / 02 Fax: +91 22 28357700

Nagpur

Neeta Enterprises, Plot No. 23/24,Sahu Layout, Khadgaon Road,Wadi,Amravathi Road, Nagpur - 440023.

Phone: +91 7104 221094/ 326887

Fax: +91 7104 221081

Management Team

BOARD OF DIRECTORS (wef: 21st October, 2009)

Mr. B. K. ParekhChairman

Mr. S. K. ParekhVice-chairman

Mr. M. B. ParekhManaging Director

Mr. N. K. Parekh Jt. Managing Director

Mr. R. M. Gandhi Director

Mr. N. J. Jhaveri Director

Mr. Bansi S. Mehta Director

Mr. Ranjan KapurDirector

Mr. Yash MahajanDirector

Mr. Bharat PuriDirector

Mr. D. BhattacharyaDirector

Mr. A. B. Parekh Whole-time Director

Mr. A. N. Parekh Whole-time Director

Mr. V. S. VasanWhole-time Director (Upto 21.10.2009)

Mr. J. L. ShahWhole-time Director (Wef 21.10.2009 )

Manufacturing Units

Domestic Setup

18 Factories across India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh & Daman)

22 Toll manufacturing units

Applications Laboratory and R&D at Kurla, Mumbai.

International Setup

Factories in Thailand, Singapore, Dubai, Brazil, US, Egypt and Bangladesh

Innovation centre in Singapore to cater to South East Asia and Middle East

Our manufacturing processes include: Different polymerisation techniques such as emulsion polymerisation, suspension polymerisation, solution polymerisation.

wide range of chemical synthesis steps like nitration, reduction, ethylation, chlorination, sulfonation and coupling-diazotization.

Specialised physical processes such as pigmentation, dispersion, size reduction, etc.

Marketing Strategy Pidilite's marketing edge comes from its direct and close contact with consumers and dealers/retailers.

As the first company in India to introduce do-it-yourself (DIY) concept, Pidilite has educated millions across the country. Continuous efforts are being made to provide superior alternative to craftsmen and consumers.

Pidilite is in constant touch with Students in over 7000 schools spread all across the country. Students and teachers are regularly supplied with newsletter and teaching material to improve their arts and crafts experience, coupled with the company's frequent art and craft contests, spur creativity in over two million children every year.

The advertisements of Pidilite have been appreciated by both craftsmen and consumers. The advertisements have also won numerous prestigious awards, including the Bronze Lion at CANNES. The advertisements are conceptualized by O&M.

Leaves Summarised Leave Rules (click here) Location (Mumbai) Casual Leave Sick Leave Privilege leave Total Max. No. Of Days 7 8 24 39 Only working days will be counted as leave. Intervening weekly off / paid holidays will not be considered as leave.

(Casual Leave /Compensatory Off) before and after Festive Holidays is not permissible. If at all taken, it will result in all intervening holidays (pre and/or post) being counted as leave. Sick Leave will be allowed only in genuine cases

To ensure that departments work does not get adversely affected due to high number of employees taking Privilege Leave simultaneously during festive holidays, not more than 10% of the employees of a particular group / band / dept will be granted Privilege Leave during Festive holidays, summer and winter breaks.

The Leave Rules w.r.t. No. of days of leave / accunulation / encashment will differ as branches CASUAL LEAVE 1 Casual Leave entitlement is 7 days in a financial year (April - March) CL entitlement for the year is credited on 1st April every year. 2 On confirmation, Casual Leave will be given proportionately from the date of joining till 31st March of the current financial year. 3 Only working days will be counted as leave. Intervening Weekly Off/Paid Holidays will not be considered as leave. Casual Leave /Compensatory Off before and after Festive Holidays is not permissible. If at all taken, it will result in all intervening holidays (pre and/or post) being counted as leave. 4 Casual leave should ordinarily be taken for one day, but in no case for more than 3 days at a time. 5 Prior sanction must be taken by entering in the system before availing causal leave. If it is not possible, the Div./Dept. Head should be informed by telephone or in writing, as soon as possible. The leave card should be immediately filled on resuming duty. If leave is not filled within two days of resuming, it will be treated as absence. Employees will not be able to apply for leave through the System after the 2nd working day of resuming duty. This will be locked through the system and in such cases defaulting Employees will be treated as on unauthorized leave and Salary deduction will be effected accordingly. 6 Unavailed Casual Leave at the end of the year will lapse. SICK LEAVE 1 Sick Leave entitlement is 8 days in a financial year (April - March). SL entitlement for the year is credited on 1st April every year. 2 On confirmation, Sick Leave will be given proportionately from the date of joining till 31st March, of the current financial year. 3 Only working days will be counted as leave. Intervening Weekly Off/Paid Holidays will not be considered as leave. However taking SL before and after Festive Holidays will be permissible only in very genuine cases. 4 Sick leave should be taken only for sickness for self. Sick leave for period exceeding 3 days should be supported by certificate from a Registered Medical Practioner. 5 Unavailed Sick Leave at the end of the year will be carried forward up to a maximum of 52 days.

Sick Leave in excess of 52 days will automatically lapse at the beginning of the year (April). Encashment facility will not be available for the accumulated SL either during the tenure of service or at the time of retirement / resignation. PRIVILEGE LEAVE 1 Privilege Leave entitlement is 24 days in a financial year (April - March). 2 Privilege Leave will be given proportionately from the date of joining till 31st March of the current financial year. However, leave can be availed only after completing one year's service. 3 Only working days will be counted as leave. Intervening Weekly Off/Paid Holidays will not be considered as leave. 4 Privilege leave is not admissible for employees serving notice period. In case prior sanction of leave has been taken, notice period will be extended accordingly. 5 Privilege leave will be permitted to be availed maximum three times in a year. The leave period should be for a minimum of 4 days. 6 PL should be applied for, minimum 15 days in advance and employee can proceed on leave only after leave having been duly sanctioned by Div./Dept. Head. If leave is not filled in the system 15 days before proceeding.on leave, it will be treated as absence. Employees will not be able to apply for leave through the system after resuming duty. This will be locked through the system and in such cases defaulting Employees will be treated as on unauthorized leave and Salary deduction will be effected accordingly. 7 Clubbing of PL with maternity leave will be permissible subject to approval of Div/Dept. Head. 8 PL balance at the end of the year (March) will be carried forward up to a maximum of 90 days. PL in excess of 90 days will be automatically encashed in April, based on April salary. 9 To ensure that departments work does not get adversely affected due to high number of employees taking Privilege Leave simultaneously during festive holidays, not more than 10% of the employees of a particular group / band / dept will be granted Privilege Leave during Festive holidays, summer and winter breaks. HALF DAY LEAVE 1 Normally half day may not be granted. However, in unavoidable circumstances subject to satisfaction of Div./Dept. Head, such leave may be granted maximum once in a week, subject to maximum 12 times in a year. The same will be deducted from the existing balance of CL/SL. The Leave should be filled in the system in advance and the leave should be sanctioned by Div./Dept.Head. In case half day is taken without prior authorization/intimation, full day's absence will be marked. Employees will not be able to apply for leave through the System after resuming duty. This will be locked through the system and in such cases defaulting Employees will be treated as on unauthorized leave and Salary deduction will be effected accordingly. UNAUTHORIZED ABSENCE If an employee remains absent without obtaining permission of the Div/Dept. Head, or after exhausting all permissible leave, it will be considered as an act of misconduct and salary and allowances will be deducted for the days of absence.LEAVE ENCASHMENT 1 PL encashment should be for a minimum of 26 days at the option of the employee subject to retaining a minimum balance of 24 days. 2 Leave encashment rate will be considered on the basis of 26 working days in a month instead of days in a month i.e. leave encashment rate will be: monthly salary (Basic + DA) / 26 days instead of monthly salary (Basic + DA) / 30 days. 3 Employees leaving service either during probation or after confirmation, but before the end of the financial year, will be permitted to encash PL calculated on pro rata basis up to the last day of working. GENERAL 1 During probation no leave is permissible. If any leave is taken it will be counted as leave without pay. If the leave without pay exceeds 5 days (excluding SL with Medical Certificate) the employee is not likely to be confirmed/probation will be extended. 2 Leave should be applied for in advance. If due to unforeseen reasons leave has not been sanctioned in advance, the employee should inform the Dept. Head on phone or through another person at the earliest. Sanction of leave should be obtained in the leave card and the same should be submitted to HRD/Time Office/Admn immediately for record. In the event of no proper communication about sanctioned leave, employee will be treated as absent and salary and allowances deducted accordingly. 3 In case an employee falls sick and does not have enough SL, then he will be allowed to club CL with SL. In case CL is not available, then PL can be taken. This will be counted for the number of times PL is availed of in a year. 4 In case an employee does not have sufficient balance leave, advance SL/PL may be considered in the following exceptional circumstances : a Severe illness of employee (with medical certificate) b Hospitalization of spouse, children or parents. c Death of a close relative. d Marriage of self or daughter/son. In all other cases, it will be treated as absence. 5 a During the period of absence /leave without pay, salary (Basic + DA) and monthly allowances will be deducted (excluding monthly medical if applicable) on pro rata basis. b If total absence/leave without pay during the year exceeds 30 days: i) CL/SL/PL entitlement will be debited on pro rata basis. ii) Annual allowances - (LTA and Monthly/Quarterly Medical) will be paid on pro rata basis. The above deduction will not be applicable during maternity leave of 3 months. Important All the Divn. \ Dept. Heads reporting to MD \ Director will have to necessarily take approval for Leave through the system from the concerned Directors. (for smooth administration of the system, applications will be diverted through the Secretary of the concerned Directors) Office Timings Attendance Rules Bus Facility ( Kondivita Mktg/Corp) Holidays Documents to be Submitted on Joining Guidelines for Travel Abroad General Rules For Travel & Stay while on Company Business (for staff upto Grade 175) Recommended mode of Travel & Stay (for staff upto Grade 175) General Rules For Travel & Stay while on Company Business (for Grade 200 & above ) Recommended mode of Travel & Stay (for Grade 200 & above) Recommended Hotels for Grade 200 and above Leave ( Casual leave, Sick leave, Privilege Leave, Half Day leave ) Guidelines For Sanctioning Leave To Field Personnel Acceptance of Gifts and Festival Complimentaries