• Gajapati Metals Ltd.
is evaluating a project to produce a particular
raw material, which is being imported. The capital expenditure
estimation for the project is shown in the following table:
Capital Expenditure (Rs. in lakhs)
Land 50
Buildings 120
Imported equipment 80
(CIF value:Rs.100 lakh)
Indigenous Equipment 700
(CIF value of similar equipment: Rs.600 million)
Transportation cost 20
Technical know-how fees 50
Preoperative expenses 50
Bank charges 10
Total 1080
Projected annual income statement of the
company
Income Rs. In Lakhs
Net Sales(18,000 tonnes @ Rs.80,000 per tonne, FOB value 1,440
Rs.70,000 per tonne)
Expenditure
Imported raw material(CIF value Rs.80 lakh) 100
Indigenous raw materials 800
Labour 80
Salaries 50
Repairs and maintenance 20
Water, fuel,etc. 80
Electricity(Rate=40,Duty=20) 60
Other overheads 70
Profit before tax 180
• If the life of the project is 10 years and working capital requirement is
Rs.200 lakh (CIF value is Rs.175 lakh) estimate the social value of the
proposed project as per LM approach.