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Promoted by Dr. D. Subba Rao, Sri P.Punnaiah and Sri A.S.Chowdhri in 1972, Nava Bharat
Ferro Alloys Limited (NBFA) commenced operations in 1975 with the manufacture of ferro
silicon at Paloncha in Andhra Pradesh, a state in Southern India.
In the years to come, additional smelters were added to increase production capacity. A green
field smelter was set up in the State of Orissa. The plants were assured of 100% captive power.
The results followed – NBFA emerged as one of the largest manufacturer exporters of ferro
alloys in India.
In 1980, NBFA ventured into the production of sugar and other by-products like rectified spirit
and extra neutral alcohol.
NBFA’s foray into power generation in 1997 began with the objective of self-sufficiency for its
ferro alloy smelters, but the company envisioned a growing demand for energy in the future.
This foresight witnessed the evolution of the company from a producer of thermal power –
intended for captive use – in 1997 to a supplier of power to the grid. To make this possible,
NBFA enhanced its capacity of thermal power generation.
A journey of exploration and innovation has no destination; it has only milestones. By 2005,
NBFA outlined its presence in infrastructure through special purpose vehicles that would focus
on Special Economic Zones and Real Estate Development.
To represent better the diversified business activities, the name of the company was changed to
Nava Bharat Ventures Limited (NBV) in July 2006.
NBV spread its wings globally through overseas projects and trading activity controlled by Nava
Bharat (Singapore) Pte. Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of NBV, functioning from
Singapore.
A clear vision can only be realized by effective execution and by focused application. It takes a
dedicated team to make this possible.
At NBV, we take pride in one of our key strengths – our human assets. Years of experience and
well-honed expertise come together to galvanise the organization towards greater heights.
Senior Management
D. Ashok, Chairman Dr. E.R.C. Shekar, Director
P.T. Vikram Prasad , Managing Director Dr. M.V.G. Rao, Director
D. Ashwin, Director and CEO K. Balarama Reddi, Director
Nava Bharat (Singapore) Pte. Limited
C.V. Durga Prasad, Director - Business Dr. D.N. Rao, Director
Development
G.R.K. Prasad, Director – Finance & Corporate S.V. Satyanarayana, IDBI Nominee
Affairs Director
Key Executives
Domestic Executives
J. Ramesh, Executive Vice President – Orissa Unit
Y.P. Rao, Executive Vice President – AP Unit
A.S.N. Murthy, Vice President
M. Subrahmanyam, Company Secretary & Vice President
A. Venkata Rao, Vice President – Power Plant (AP)
N. Prabhakar, Vice President - Sugar Division
Key Executives
Overseas Executives
Bob Sundram, General Manager - Indonesia Operations
Details:
D.Ashok
Chairman
An MBA from USA with 27 years of top management experience in all facets of ferro alloy
operations. Led the Company’s foray into power generation. Has brought the Company to a pre-
eminent position through appropriate production and marketing strategies. He spearheaded
expansion and backward integration projects which enabled the Company to gain distinctive
competitive edge.
P.T.Vikram Prasad
Managing Director
An MBA from USA with 27 years of top management experience in sugar industry in policy
formulation, corporate planning and overall management control with special emphasis on
Financial Management. Steers the funding of Company’s expansion schemes and ongoing
operations through optimal mix of financial instruments.
D.Ashwin
Director and CEO
Nava Bharat (Singapore) Pte. Limited
A Graduate in Commerce with over 30 years of industrial experience covering a wide spectrum
of commercial functions comprising global marketing of ferro alloys, sourcing of vital raw
materials from indigenous and international suppliers with long term tie-ups.
G.R.K.Prasad
Director – Finance & Corporate Affairs
A Ph.D. from Moscow Institute of Metallurgy, Russia, with over 40 years of experience in Iron
and Steel Industry and over 20 years in the Chief Executive Cadre. Held top management
positions including Managing Director of Bhilai Steel Plant and Vice Chairman of Steel
Authority of India Limited.
Dr. M.V.G.Rao
Director
A Chemical Engineer with 40 years of industrial experience. Held very senior positions
including Chairman and Managing Director of Vera Laboratories, Managing Director of A.P
Paper Mills, Executive Director (Operations) of Tamilnadu Newsprint and Papers Limited, etc.
Recipient of prestigious Honorary Doctorate ¬HONORIS CAUSA from Rohilkhand University,
Bareilly and several other awards and honours.
K.Balarama Reddi
Director
A Post Graduate in Electronic Engineering and a Doctorate from University of Strathclyde, U.K.
Promoted Duke Arnics which gained global recognition in Electricity Metering, Monitoring and
Management Systems. A patron of educational and research institutions and a visiting faculty
member at Engineering Staff College of India and Rural Electricity Institute.
S.V.Satyanarayana
IDBI Nominee Director
A Post Gaduate in Engineering and a qualified Banker with rich experience in project appraisals
for funding in diverse fields like power, refineries, petrochemicals, ports, cement,
pharmaceuticals, etc. Handled retail & trade finance. Presently handling Small and Medium
Enterprise portfolio of IDBI in Andhra Pradesh.
J.Ramesh
Executive Vice President – Orissa Unit
A Graduate in Commerce and a Post Graduate in Marketing Management from Golden State
University, USA, with 25 years of industrial experience in marketing, raw materials,
coordination with government, logistics and administration. Heads the overall management of
the Company’s Ferro Alloy Plant and Power Plant in the State of Orissa.
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Y.P.Rao
Executive Vice President – AP Unit
A.S.N.Murthy
Vice President
M.Subrahmanyam
Company Secretary & Vice President
A Fellow Member of Institute of Company Secretaries of India, a Post Graduate in Law with
additional qualification in IRPM, possessing 30 years of experience in various functional fields
including as CEO/Executive Director of Hyderabad Stock Exchange. He is the Compliance
Officer and In-charge of secretarial and legal matters.
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A.Venkata Rao
Vice President – Power Plant (AP)
N.Prabhakar
Vice President - Sugar Division
A Graduate in Science and qualified Sugar Technologist (Associate of National Sugar Institute)
with 28 years of experience in operation, expansion and modernization of sugar plants. Heads the
Company’s Sugar Division with operations at Samalkot and Dharmavaram in the State of
Andhra Pradesh.
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Bob Sundram
General Manager - Indonesia Operations
A Graduate in Electrical Engineering from New Zealand and an MBA from Henley Management
College, UK. A senior executive in ABB Alstom for 20 years in their International Power
Projects Development Division. Possesses 5 years' experience in developing Coal Mining
Business in Indonesia.
Vision
Customer satisfaction has been at the core of all of NBV’s activities – and it is primarily
achieved through a two-prong strategy. One, to ensure continual improvement of process
performance, which in turn enhances quality of end product. And two, to add value at every
stage of manufacture - from concept to completion, from raw materials to finished products – to
attain quality conforming to global standards.
The ISO certification obtained by NBV stands testimony to this quality vision of the
organization. The Quality Management System implemented at the manufacturing plants has
been certified as per the international standard ISO 9001: 2000.
Quality Assurance laboratories are the custodians of quality in NBV. These laboratories are
equipped with modern testing facilities operated by well trained staff. The result is consistent and
high quality of inputs, processes and outgoing products. Statistical Quality Control techniques
fortify the quality assurance efforts.
The philosophy of organizing and managing workspace and work flow to produce the best
results is aptly described by the Japanese technique of 5S. NBV rigorously follows 5S in its
plants and processes to enhance workplace excellence, efficiency of operations and optimal
utilization of resources. Amongst the various steps taken to ensure this are eliminating waste,
improving material flow and reducing process variations.
Diverse business activities with a single-minded focus. Rapid growth with a steady ascent in the
ranks. Strict quality management with a radical approach towards innovation. It is such counter
challenging yet convergent approach that has distinguished Nava Bharat Ventures from other
organizations.
Over the past three decades, the company has won numerous accolades, each a testimony to its
all-round performance in energy management, safety, work place excellence, environment
protection, exports, productivity, labour welfare, industrial relations, etc.
Ministry of Environment & Forests, Ministry of Power and Dept. of Science & Technology,
Govt. of India
Certificate of Appreciation for Hundred Per Cent Utilisation of Fly Ash on Sustainable Basis (2005)
Andhra Pradesh
Orissa
Government of Orissa