ORGANISATION STUDY

AT

HINDUSTAN LATEX
LIFECARE LIMITED,
PEROORKADA

CERTIFICATE
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This is to certify that the report on ‘Organization study’, done at HLL
LIFECARE LIMITED, PEROORKADA, submitted by Ms. CINDHYA G
NATHAN, Ms. GAYATHRI. V, Ms. LEKSHMI. M AND Ms. SHYJA DAS,
students of 3rd Semester MBA, in partial fulfillment of the award of the Master of
Business Administration of the University of Kerala, for the academic year 2010 -
2011, is a bonafide record of the original work done by them under my guidance
and supervision and that this work has not been submitted elsewhere before, for the
award of any degree or Diploma from any other University.

HR MANAGER

HLL LIFECARE LIMITED, PEROORKADA

PLACE : PEROORKADA

DATE: 30-10-2010

DECLARATION

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We, Cindhya G Nath, Gayathri. V, Leksmi. M and Shyja Das students of TKM
Institute of Management, Kollam thereby declare that this study report on
‘ORGANIZATION STUDY’ done at HLL LIFECARE LTD,
PEROORKADA, is an authentic record of the study carried out by us under the
guidance of PRAKASH PILLAI, Faculty, TKM Institute of Management in partial
fulfillment of the requirement of the award of the degree of Master of Business
administration is a bonafide study we have done in the organization.

Place: Peroorkada

Date: 30-10-2010

AKNOWLEDGEMENt

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We would like to express our sincere thanks to Mr. SUBESHKAR, SENIOR HR
MANAGER, HLL Lifecare Limited, Peroorkada for inculcating us with the
correct spirit of mind through his valuable advice for doing the study.

We place our heartfelt gratitude of special thanks to our project guide Dr. Prakash
Pillai, faculty, TKM Institute of Management, Kollam who helped us at all time
with valuable suggestion to enable us carry out the training with great confidence
and enthusiasm.

We wish to take this opportunity to express our deep sense of gratitude to Mis.
Prameela, HR Executive, for her valuable guidance throughout this endeavor.

Above all we bow before ALMIGHTY God whose sacred blessings are there
without which we would not have been completed this Program.

Place: Peroorkada

Date: 30-10-2010

CONTENTS
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CHAPTERS TITLE PAGE NO.

1 INTRODUCTION 06

2 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY 08

03 SCOPE OF THE STUDY 09

4 COMPANY PROFILE 10
 INDUSTRY PROFILE
 COMPETITORS
 COPERATE SOCIAL RESPNSIBILITY
 EMPLOYEE INTIATIVES
 CORPORATE VISION AND PLANS AHEAD

5 MOTTO VISION AND MISSION 16

6 HLL’S LANDMARKS SINCE 42 YEARS 18

7 PRODUCT PROFILE 28
08 FUNCTIONAL DEPARTMENTS OF 29
HLL LIFECARE LTD
09 CONCLUSION 37

INTRODUCTION
General introduction

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HLL Lifecare Limited (HLL) is a leading manufacturer of health care products. HLL Life
care Ltd commenced its journey to serve the Nation in the area of Health Care, on March 1,
1966, with its incorporation as a corporate entity under the Ministry of Health and Family
Welfare of the Government of India. HLL was set up in the natural rubber rich state of
Kerala, for the production of male contraceptive sheaths for the National Family Planning
Programmers.

The training program and there fresher courses during the period equips the students with
the necessary experience the concurrent field visits enhances the learner with the adequate
exposure to the real field. Actually the concurrent field visit bridges the gap between
knowledge and the reality. It enables the learner to meet the challenges of the business
manager in the truly liberalized and the globalised world.

The company commenced its commercial operations on April 5, 1969 at Peroorkada in

Trivandrum. The Plant was established in technical collaboration with M/s Okamoto
Industries Inc. Japan. Two most modern Plants were added, one at Thiruvananthapuram
and the other at Belgaum in 1985. The new plant inaugurated by the Union Minister for
Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss on 24th November 2007

HLL Life care Limited is the only company in the world manufacturing and marketing the
widest range of Contraceptives. It is unique in providing a range of Condoms, Intra
Uterine Devices, Oral Contraceptive Pills - steroidal, non-steroidal and Emergency
Contraceptive pills; Contraceptive Cream, and Tubal Rings.

HLL’s Health care product range include: Blood Collection Bags, Surgical Sutures, Auto
Disable Syringes, Vaccines, Women’s Health Care Pharma products, In - Vitro Diagnostic
Test Kits, Hydrocephalus Shunt, Tissue Expanders, Needle Destroyers, Blood Bank

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equipment, Iron and Folic Acid Tablets, Sanitary Napkins, and Oral Rehydration Salts.
HLL’s products are today exported to over 70 countries.

HLL is investing heavily in the area of Research and Development. It is setting up a

national centre for Research in the area of Contraceptive products

OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

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To understand and study the various functions of the departments in this
organization.

To acquire knowledge about the various functions as well as managerial

aspects of the company.

To get an idea of the performance of the organization regarding the

achievement of its goals.

To assess the effectiveness of an organization.

SCOPE OF THE STUDY

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The primary objective is to get an organizational familiarization which will help in
knowing more about the company the different department and sections that the
company is divided into the delegation of authority and hierarchy. Moreover the
study throws lights on the various products and production process together with
the company future plans of expansion. A study of various departments and its
function of treat to gain awareness about an organization atmosphere. Through the
attempt is to ascertain where the organization stands with respect to the society and
to see whether it is been able to attain its overall mission and objective.

Moreover suggestion has also been put forward as to improve the satisfaction level
of industrial works in the organization. For this project also has been allowed to
suggest measures that will further improve the present level of satisfaction among
the industry workers in the organization.

LIMITATIONS

The scope for collection of data was limited.

There is some error in data-the data given by the firm be sometimes may not
be true.
In the limited time, the study about the organization was not as
comprehensive as desired.

COMPANY PROFILE

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 INDUSTRY PROFILE

HLL has been declared a Mini Ratna (Category-1 PSE) by the Government of India and
upgraded during this year as a Schedule B Company by the Department of Public
Enterprises.

GLOBAL COMETITORS:-

 Ethicon: it is a 1200 Million Global Company with 50% of the sales coming
from USA. The world wide Suture sales in work $800 million.
 Us Surgical (USSC): It is relatively new in to operation.
 Davis & Greek (D & G): Has a global market share of 12% in sutures.It is the
first company to launch absorbable sutures.
 ANTZ Latex Pvt. Ltd, Singapore; Ansell Ltd, Australia; Sino hem Ninbo Medical
Company Ltd., China; Mapper Company, China; Green Mate Corporation, South Korea.

DOMESTIC COMPETITORS

 Ethicon: Market Leader with about 95% share. They manufacture Synthetic-
absorbable & Synthetic Non-absorbable sutures.
 TTK produces 425 million pieces of condoms every year under the brand names
Kohinoor, Fiesta, Champ, & Dura pack.
 JK groups "Kama sutra".
 Polar Latex, which markets "Adam" brand of condoms.

                                           

COMPANY PROFILE

Hindustan Latex’s (HLL) is a journey that started with its incorporation as a corporate
entity under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of the Government of India on
March 1, 1966. HLL was set up in the natural rubber rich state of Kerala for the
production of male contraceptive sheaths for the National Family Planning Program. The
company commenced its commercial operations on April 5, 1969.The Plant was

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established in technical collaboration with M/s Okamoto Industries Inc. Japan and had a
production capacity of 144 million pieces. This was doubled to 288 million pieces in
1976.The second stage expansion in 1985 saw the introduction of the latest condom
technology from Okamoto Industries. Two most modern Plants were added, one at
Thiruvananthapuram and the other at Belgaum. These Units had a production capacity of
144 million pieces each. The total production thus rose to 800 million pieces. With this,
HLL also took up the modernization of its older Plants, to raise their production capacities
and to also incorporate the latest technical advances, in these Plants too.

This effort was undertaken indigenously with minimal imports, effecting considerable
savings in foreign exchange. It is today a multi-product, multi unit organization
addressing various public health challenges facing humanity.

Hindustan Latex is the only company in the world manufacturing and marketing the
widest range of Contraceptives. It is unique in that it provides a range of Condoms,
including Female Condoms, Intra Uterine Devices, Oral Contraceptive Pills – steroidal,
non-steroidal and emergency contraceptive pills; Contraceptive Cream, and Tubal Rings.

 Its Health care product range include: Blood Collection Bags, Surgical Sutures, Auto
Disable Syringes, Hydrocephalus Shunt, Tissue Expanders, Needle Destroyers, Blood
Bank equipment, Iron and Folic Acid Tablets, Medicated Plasters, Sanitary Napkins,
and Oral Rehydration Salts. 

HLL has three state of the art manufacturing facilities with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 quality
and environmental management system certification respectively. HLL’s Peroorkada
Plant was also awarded the OHSAS 18001 Certification for its efficient Occupational
Health and Safety Management System. Products manufactured at its Plants also have the
‘CE’ marking. 

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HLL is today a leading provider of Contraceptives and Health Care Products to various
global public health programs managed by international agencies like UNFPA, UNOPS,
UNHCR, WHO, PSI and IDA. 

With nearly 1,900 highly skilled and learned manpower, and several world leaders as
partners, HLL has over the past four decades stood to uphold its mission to achieve and
sustain a high growth path, and focus on five key thrust areas to achieve its vision. These
are:- customers, employees, business, industry, and social initiatives. 

In the future through technical collaborations, marketing alliances and joint ventures, HLL
wishes to keep alive the dream of all humanity – of a healthier world. With a vast array of
innovative products and social programmes, Hindustan Latex Ltd. (HLL) is day after day
taking a step closer to its vision of “Innovating for Healthy Generations”. 

 Procurement and Consultancy Services Division of HLL Lifecare Limited

handles the procurement of Drugs, Chemicals, Medical Equipments and other health
sector goods for its clients at a pre-decided commission rate agreed upon by both HLL
and the client through a written contract. Currently HLL (P & CD) is handling the
procurement of different Central Government Agencies such as NACO, NVBDCP and
MCD. P & CD of HLL also procures medical equipments for several medical colleges
all over India under the PMSSY Scheme on behalf of the Ministry of Health and Family
Welfare, Government of India. This division also provides procurement and
consultancy services for HLFPPT and HLL’s Pregnancy kit Manufacturing Factory at
Manesar (MFG). The import of JE Vaccines from Chengdu Institute of Biological,
China for and on behalf of Ministry is also coordinated by the P&CD of HLL Lifecare
Limited.

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  Infrastructure Division (ID) of HLL Lifecare Limited. Is the in-house
consultant to the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India for up-gradation
of Medical Colleges at Bangalore, Salem & Trivandrum under Pradhan Mantri
Swasthya Suraksha Yojna(PMSSY) and also for six AIIMS like hospitals at Bhopal,
Bhubaneswar, Jodhpur, Patna, Raipur & Rishikesh. ID of HLL is also the consultant to
MOH&FW for up-gradation of JIPMER, Pondicherry.

HLL set up last year, a dedicated ‘Women’s Health Care Pharma Division to cater to
the reproductive Health Care needs of women - covering all age groups. The initial focus
of the division will be the Gynaec segment, the products of which will be promoted
through Doctors. All products for this Division are being manufactured at HLL’s
Kanagala Plant, near Belgaum in Karnataka. The product range will cover all sectors of
women’s health viz., autoimmune diseases, gynaecological infections and sexually
transmitted diseases, hormone-related disorders (including menopause, contraception and
sexual dysfunction), osteoporosis, cancer, and urinary bladder disorders.

HLL has commenced manufacture and distribution of ‘Nishchay’ Rapid Diagnostic Test
kits for the detection of Pregnancy in markets all over the country. At the first instance
HLL is manufacturing and supplying 22 million Pregnancy Test Kits from its
manufacturing facility at Manesar in Haryana. HLL also plans to introduce in the near
future Diagnostic kits for the detection of Malaria and Dengue fever and Chikungunya.
The overall objective is to effectively bring down the infant/maternity mortality rate, and
Malaria and Dengue mortality reduction.

HLL launched on 9th February, 2008 at New Delhi, HINDLABS - its first Diagnostic
centre in the country, a Public Private Partnership venture with the CGHS (Central
Government Health Scheme). This most modern Lab facility which was inaugurated by
the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss, will deliver

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reliable, accurate and quality diagnostic services to the CGHS beneficiaries at CGHS
rates. The same services will be provided to patients outside the CGHS too at affordable
rates. The plan ahead is to establish Diagnostic Centers for the CGHS, in the National
Capital Region (NCR) and in 23 major cities of India covering over 110 hospitals.

Corporate Social Responsibility

HLL Lifecare Limited set up the Hindustan Latex Family Planning Promotion Trust
(HLFPPT) a not for profit organization, for the purpose of designing and implementing
social sector intervention projects, particularly in the area of Reproductive Health, Women
Empowerment and HIV prevention and control activities, with the objective of creating
planned social change. HLFPPT is today India’s top social marketing organization.
HLFPPT programmes underway in AP, Bihar, Orissa, Jharkhand, Maharashtra and Kerala
are based on intense behaviour change communication based models. The Trust also
manages the largest social marketing programme in the country with a rural coverage of
over 30,000 villages, with population below 5000.

HLFPPT has been implementing the HIV AIDS Control Program in partnership with Bill
and Melinda Gates Foundation, in nine districts of Coastal Andhra Pradesh and partnering
with NACO and State AIDS Control Societies in the states of Kerala, AP, MP and Orissa.
Condom promotion programs are also being implemented among the populations
vulnerable to HIV in the states of Maharashtra, AP and Kerala.HLFPPT launched the
Merrygold Health Service Network – A Public Private Partnership for providing
affordable and better health care for the poor on August 23, 2007 in the highly populated
state of Uttar Pradesh.

The Company is also on the forefront to extend assistance to Hospitals and Schools in the
city for improving their facilities- programs it has been undertaking as part of its

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community welfare initiatives. It is also assisting in managing the Blood Bank run by the
IMA in the city.

HLL is one of the principal organizations in the state that has been extending assistance to
various Educational, Cultural and Social organizations for their various activities. HLL
has provided for the citizens of Trivandrum a Park at the heart of the city at Kowdiar,
which has recreational facilities and a Children’s Park.

Employee Initiatives

The industrial relations scenario in all the Company’s Units has been excellent and no
man-days were lost on account of any industrial disputes. Training and Development to
enhance skill, knowledge and competency levels are an ongoing process in the company.

Corporate Vision & Plans ahead

HLL has drawn up a comprehensive plan to expand its portfolio in the area of Health Care
and Contraceptives - its core areas, to achieve rapid growth. The objective is to achieve
through this process a turnover of Rs. 1,000 crores by 2010.

With nearly 1,900 highly skilled and learned manpower, and several world leaders as
partners, HLL has over the past four decades stood to uphold its mission to achieve and
sustain a high growth path, and focus on five key thrust areas to achieve its vision. These
are - customers, employees, business, innovation and social initiatives.

In the future, through technical collaborations, marketing alliances and joint ventures,
HLL wishes to keep alive the dream of all humanity - of a healthier, happier world.

MOTtO, VISION AND MISSION

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 Motto

 Innovating for Healthy Generations.

Vision

 HLL will establish itself as the Leader in its core activities, through a process of
continuous innovation and participatory approach in order to -
 Provide best value to the customer.
 Be an employer of choice.
 Promote the cause of family health in general, and women's health in
particular.

Mission

 To accomplish the Corporate Vision, HLL has outlined a Mission to be a World Class
Health Care Company by the year 2010, with focus on five key areas, namely

 Customer
 Business
 Innovation
 Employee
 Social Sector initiatives.

Business Leadership

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 Attain rapid growth and global levels of operations with cost
competitiveness.
 Be among the top three players in each main product category.
 Become the organization to be benchmarked with.
 Become an acknowledged and admired leader at industry forums.

Customer Focus

 Focus on quality and customer delight at all time

Innovation

 Establish core competence through a process of learning and

innovation.
 Create a culture of continuous innovation resulting in at least 10% of
turnover from Research and Development initiative.

Employee Satisfaction

o Strive to be the employer of choice in India with employee satisfaction levels of over
90%.
Social Sector Initiatives
o Be recognized as the leading social organisation in the field of Reproductive and
Women's Health, with a commitment to the society - a partner of choice for
implementing all government and multi-lateral initiatives

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HLL’s landmarks in the 42nd year

1966

 Incorporated as a company under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of the
Government of India on 1st March, 1966.

1969

 Commences on April 5, commercial production of Condoms at its plant at

Thiruvananthapuram. Production capacity – 144 million pieces a year.

1976

 Production capacity doubled with the addition of two more lines in the moulding
section. Production capacity doubles to 288 million pieces.

1985

 The addition of the plants at Belgaum and Thiruvananthapuram with the latest state-of-
art Japanese Technology, raises HLL’s total Condom production capacity to 800 million
pieces a year.

1991

 HLL recognized as a MOU signing organization by the Government of India.

 HLL granted the 510(k) Certification by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the
US, needed for export of its Condoms to the USA.

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1992

 Diversifies into manufacture of Surgical & Examination Gloves.

 Commences formulation and tabletting of Saheli once-a-week pill at Belgaum

1993

 Plant for formulation and tabletting of Mala-D Oral pills, commissioned at Belgaum.

1994

 Commences production of Copper-T Intra-Uterine device at its Aakkulam plant.

 Commences commercial production of Ceredrain Hydrocephalus Shunts.

1994-1995

 Introduces Surgical, Synthetic and Catgut Sutures.

1995-1996

 Introduces HL-Haemopack Blood Transfusion Bags.

 HLL awarded the NF mark by the Laboratoire National D’essais, France, which is the
certification required for export of its Condoms to the European Nations.

1996

 HLL granted ISO 9002 - for the efficient Quality Management Systems - at its
Peroorkada plant manufacturing Condoms, and Aakkulam plant manufacturing Blood
Bags, Copper-T and Hydrocephalus Shunt.

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1997

 HLL, the only Company from India selected by the World health Organization
(WHO) for sourcing their requirements of Condoms.

1998

 HLL Peroorkada plant granted the prestigious CE mark- the prime requisite for export
of Condoms to the European Economic Community (from June 1998) - by GMED,
France, the official French Certification Agency.
 HLL’s Akkulam plant also receives the CE mark from SGS Yarsley International
Certification Services, UK for its Blood Bags.
 Hindustan Latex Family Planning Promotion Trust (HLFPPT) commences several
social marketing projects and services all over the country.

1999-2000

 Receives MOU award and Certificate of merit from the Vice President of India, for
excellence in the achievement of MOU targets.
 HLL’s Akkulam plant receives ISO 14001 certification.

2002

 HLL’s Peroorkada plant and Belgaum plant awarded the ISO 14001 certifications.
 HLL’s Kanagala (Belgaum) plant awarded the CE mark for its Condoms.
 Awarded the Certificate of Merit by CAPEXIL for export achievements for 2001-
2002.
 Introduces HL HAEMOSAFE Instant Needle and Syringe Destroyer, a fool proof
system for destroying used needles.

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2003

 HLL received on April 5, 2003, the MOU award of the Government of India, from His
Excellency the President of India Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalamji, for excellence in the
achievement of MOU targets for 2001-2002.
 Achieves highest turnover of Rs. 150 Crores. Records highest profits (PBDIT) of Rs.
20.30 Crores.
 Paid dividend of Rs.2.50 Crores to the Government of India.
 Introduces ‘Preventol’ Emergency Contraceptive Pills.
 Introduces for Blood Bank automation, two specially designed products - HiCare
Blood Collection Monitor and HiCare Tube Sealer for sealing Blood Bags.
 HLL commences trial production of Surgical Sutures and Tissue Expanders at its
plant at Akkulam in Thiruvananthapuram.
 During 2002-2003 - HLL exported Rs.13 Cores worth of its Condoms, Blood Bags,
Hydrocephalus Shunts, and Latex Gloves to over 60 countries around the world.
 HLL attains top position in the area of social marketing, with added thrust from the
Hindustan Latex Family Planning Promotion Trust (HLFPPT).
 Commercial production of Surgical Sutures launched on September 27, 2003 by the
Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Smt. Sushma Swaraj.

2004

 Launched Moods condoms in the Middle East on January 22.

 HLL’s Female Condom launched on February 13, 2004, by the Secretary, Dept. of
Family Welfare Sri P.K. Hota, IAS at New Delhi.
 HLL Sanitary Napkins “Sakhi” launched at a special function in Indore on February
29.

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 HLL new unit at Cochin Special Economic Zone (CSEZ) inaugurated by the
Chairman on March 4, 2004.
 Records the highest turnover yet of Rs. 162.54 crores and profits (after tax) of Rs.18.81
crores.
 CONSAP – Contraceptive Cream for women, launched at Chennai in June 2004.
 Received from the Prime Minister of India on September 4, 2004, the Government of
India’s MOU Award on being adjudged amongst the top ten Of the Central Public Sector
Unitsm, on the basis of MOU targets achieved.
 Paid a Dividend of 24.21% to the Government of India, amounting to Rs.386 lakhs on
November 25, 2004.
 Launched in collaboration with M/s Becton and Dickinson, ‘Autolok’ Auto
destructive syringes, at a special function in New Delhi on December 16, 2004

2005

 HLL’s Peroorkada Plant at Thiruvananthapuram awarded the Golden Peacock National

Quality Award by the Institute of Directors, on the occasion of the 15th World Congress
on Total Quality organized at Mumbai on January 14, 2005.
 Paid Interim Dividend of 20% amounting to Rs. 242.5 lakhs for the period April -
November 2004, to the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Sri Anbumani
Ramdoss at New Delhi on January 19, 2005.
 Also contributed Rs 20 lakhs to Prime Ministers Relief Fund.
 Hindustan Latex Family Planning Promotion Trust (HLFPPT) commences installation
of Condom Vending Machines in Kerala. First installation at Thampanoor Bus Stand by
the State Health Minister on July 29,2005.
 HLL launches its latest Moods variant - Spiral Condoms, at Hyderabad on 7th August,
2005.

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 Received the National Safety Innovation Award from the Ministry of Labour
Government of India, on 17th September 2005.
 HLL’s Peroorkada Plant receives the OHSAS 18001 Certification from RWTUV
Systems GmbH for its efficient Occupational Health and Safety Management System on
25th September, 2005.
 Paid a Dividend of 23.3% amounting to Rs. 362 lakhs to the Government of India for
2004-05  to the Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare on 28th October, 2005.
 Received on November 28th, 2005, from the Union Finance Minister Capexil’s Export
Award for outanding export performance.
 HLL launches Moods Glow Condoms at a special function at Trivandrum on 1st
December, 2005.
 The first LifeSpring Hospital set up by HLL and HLFPPT, at Moula Ali, a suburb near
Hyderabad, inaugurated by the Union Secretary for Health and Family Welfare, Sri P. K.
Hota IAS on December 10, 2005.

2006

 Sri P. K. Hota IAS, Union Secretary for Health & Family Welfare, launches the
Women’s Health Care Pharma Products at a special function at Trivandrum on 13th
January, 2006.
 HLL receives the National Award for Excellence in Cost Management.instituted by
ICWAI at a special function at New Delhi on25th Janurary, 2006.
 HLL paid 20% as Interim Dividend to the Government of India for the year 2005-06
on 1st March, 2006.
 HLL launches MOODS Get Closer Pack – a special gift pack with an assortment of 6
wallets of MOODS Condom variants, a pack of Female Condom, one Old Spice
Deodorant and one Jolen hair remover kit, on 19th March at Chennai.

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 HLL upgraded as a Schedule ‘B” PSU by the Government of India on 24th April,
2006.
 HLL launched a new contraceptive concept - the Confidom Passion Rings – a woman
initiated barrier method made of polyurethane at Bangalore on May 6, 2006.
 HLL in partnership with Becton Dickinson India Private Limited (BD India)) launched
the new revolution in Injection Safety -Break after use syringe, ‘Bsure’ at a special
function at Mumbai on 11th June 2006.
 HLL declared a MINI RATNA PSE by the Government of India on 31st August, 2006
 Sri P. K. Hota IAS, Union Secretary, Health & Family Welfare launched HLL’s
TYFEX & HIVAC-B Vaccines at New Delhi on 30th October 2006.
 HLL ties up with SUPPLYCO in Kerala for the distribution of its products through
their outlets all over the state. Sri C. Divakaran, Minister for Food and Civil Supplies,
Government of Kerala received the first pack of HLL products, from HLL’s C&MD Sri
M. Ayyappan on 9th November, 2006.
 HLL receives the Kite Mark (UK) Certification for its Condoms on 16th November
2006.
 HLL’s Belgaum Plant received the National Energy Conservation Award in the
Drugs and Pharmaceuticals sector on 14th December 2006.

2007

 HLL renovates and opens the Kowdiar Park at Trivandrum for the citizens of Kerala’s
Capital city on 17th January 2007.
 Infrastructure Development Division formed in HLL in February 2007.
 HLL organized its first ever inter Unit/Department Expo - Latexpo 2007 at Peroorkada,
from 22-24th February 2007, to update its employees and the general public on the
growth and developments of the organization over the past decade.

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 HLL launched ‘Crezendo’ Condoms with Vibrating Ring on 8th March 2007 at
Chandigarh.
 HLL launches Aastha Pan Flavoured Condom packs for Family Health International,
at Mumbai on16th July 2007.
 HLL, SIFPSA along with USAID launched the Merrygold Health Service Network
and the Social Franchising Programme in UP on 23rd August 2007.
 The Hon.ble Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss,
inaugurated the New Condom Plant of HLL at Peroorkada on 24th November 2007.
With the addition of this Plant, HLL’s Peroroorkada Unit becomes one of the largest
single condom production facility in the World with a capacity to produce over One
billion (1000 million) condoms.
 HLL commenced work on the Super Speciality Block of the Trivandrum Medical
College on 24th November 2007.
 HLL’s ‘Corporate Song’ released by the Union Minister for Health and Family
Welfare, Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss on 24th November 2007.
 The Union Secretary, Health and Family Welfare, Sri Naresh Dayal IAS inaugurated
HLL’s In - Vitro Diagnostic Test Kits manufacturing facility at Manesar (Haryana) on
29th November, 2007.
 HLL launches ‘VELVET’ – the new Female Condom made of a nitrile on 17th
December 2007.
 HLL’s ‘Smrithivanam’ Social Forestry Program at its Plants, inaugurated by Sri T. K.
A. Nair, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of India on 25th December 2007.

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2008

 The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare hands over 300 acres of land for the
MediPark Project – for the setting up of a Medical Equipment Park and the Vaccine
Project of HLL, in Chengalpet in Tamil Nadu.
 The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss,
inaugurated the HindLabs Diagnostic Centre at the CGHS Hospital at R. K. Puram in
New Delhi on 9th February, 2008.
 HLL paid Rs.412.80 Lakhs (26.6% of Paid Up Capital) as Dividend to the
Government of India for the year 2006-07 on 3rd March, 2008.
 LifeSpring Hospitals (Pvt.) Ltd. - a joint venture between HLL and Acumen Fund,
USA, - a nonprofit venture philanthropy fund, formed on 18th March 2008.
 HLL C&MD Sri M. Ayyappan inaugurated the second LifeSpring Hospital, at
Mallappur near Hyderabad on 16th June, 2008. The third Hospital was launched at
Nellore on 20th June, by Sri K. K. Suresh Kumar, Director(M).
 HLL signs MOU with NNE Pharmaplan for the setting up of the Integrated Vaccine
Complex at Chengalpet near Chennai in Tamil Nadu on 21st August 2008 and with
IL&FS for the setting up of MediPark.
 Sri O. B. Parissh, President, Female Health Company, US inaugurated the new FC2
manufacturing facility of HLL at Kakkanad, in the Cochin Special Economic Zone on 3rd
September 2008.
 HLL signed an MOU with the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Trivandrum, for
the setting up of Technology Business Incubation Centre on 4th September 2008.
 HLL received from the President of India the prestigious Indira Gandhi National
Rajbasha Award for its outstanding performance in the implementation of Official
Language in the Southern Region on 14th September 2008.

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 HLL registered its first Pharma product outside India in Peru in South America and
launched its once-a-week Oral Contraceptive Pill in the brand name ‘Ivy Femme’ which
in Spanish means ‘friendship flower’ at a function in Lima, Peru on 15th October 2008.
 HLL signed an MOU with the Government of Kerala for the setting up of three MRI
Scan Centres at the Trichur, Alapuzha and Kottayam Medical Colleges on 1st November
2008.
 HLL signed on 5th December 2008 an MOU with Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala for
introducing products in the area of Women Health Care, Health Generics, and
Neutraceuticals.
 HLL was awarded Capexil’s Export Award for outstanding export performance for
2007-08, on 10th December 2008.

2009

 Hindustan Latex – HLL took a new name HLL Lifecare Limited – on 1st January 2009
- as an organization whose activities today encompass complete health care for all. 
Changes were also brought to its existing Logo by adding a touch of pink - which serves
as the messenger of good health for the people the world over.
 HLL launched at Jaipur on 5th January 2009, Lactohil - an ayurvedic proprietary
medicine and a health tonic to address inadequate lactation in women after delivery.
 HLL opened its own retail outlet – MOODS Planet at the Kesari Building,
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) on 16th March 2009, to directly reach its range of
contraceptives and its popular MOODS condom range to consumers in the city.

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PRODUCT PROFILE
The different products of Hindustan Latex Ltd. are produced at three different factories
in India:

The factory at Peroorkada produces condoms out of latex. HLL is one of the world’s
largest manufacturers of condom. The company is now introducing a wide variety of
condoms into the market.

Akkulam factory produces healthcare products like blood bags, sutures, hydrocephalus
shunts, copper-t, ceredrain, etc. HLL started production of COPPER – T in 1993 at
Akkulam plant. HLL’s T – Care is being exported to several countries.

Kanagala factory produces oral contraceptive pills:

 Saheli

 Mala-D

 Mala-N

Besides manufacturing several contraceptive and healthcare products HLL also have the
trading of many other products such as

 Needle destroyers,
 Iron and Folic acid tablets
 Tissue expander
 Sanitary napkin,
 Surgical gloves,
 Oral rehydration salt etc

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 FUNCTIONAL DEPARTMENTS AT HLL
PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
HUMAN RESOURSE DEPARTMENT
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
MARKETING DEPARTMENT

 PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT

This is the most important department in HLL at Peroorkada. The main product is
condom. The main raw material is natural latex. The production capacity is 700 million
pieces per year.

HLL PRODUCTION FACILITIES

 Peroorkada Facility , Trivandrum ( PFT )

 Akkulam Facility , Trivandrum ( AFT )

 Kanagala Facility , Belgaum( KFB )

 Kakkanad Facility , Cochin( KFC )

 Manesar Facility , Gurgaon( MFG )

Out of these, Peroorkada production facility is the main and biggest.The processing
technology followed by the production here is obtained from M/S Okomoto Industries
and the company have imported machineries using Japanese and German technologies.
The production has three main plants:-

 Plant A (capacity of 5 million)

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  Plant B (capacity of 1 million)

 Plant C (modernized plant)

Production process:-The company has a well defined process layout. The main
activities under the production process are

a. Compounding

b. Moulding

c. Vulcanizing

In compounding section, the latex is mixed with the chemical and other ingredients.
The raw material is pumped to the ‘MIXER TANKER’ by a dishaphrum pump. The
chemicals (tomol, dravanl, Zinc oxide, sulphur etc)are grined about 72 hours in a
ballmill with 1% Ammonium solution. After mixing, the mixture will be kept at a
temperature of 20 degree for atleast 3 days for maturity. The compounding section is
called the primary unit.

The compounded latex is passed to the next section, called ‘moulding section’ from
where the secondary processing beings. The moulds which are in glass rod shapes
dipped in the compounded latex. From this stage onwards, most of processes are done
electronically.

The dipped moulds are dried by using steam chambers and again dipped. Again the
moulds are dried at 132 degree Celsius. Two ‘beading devices’ are placed near the
rotating belt, which help to role the lower edge of the condoms. After this the moulded
condoms, which helps its stripping. The stripping is done by pumping the slurry after
slurry after washing the mould is again used for dipping.

The condoms with slurry comes to a rotating devices (in the vulcanizing section),
where the condoms are separated from slurry. By recycling, slurry can be reused. The
condoms then moves to a driver, where it is dried by using a hot air, from here the
condoms are pushed vulcanizing. The condom then comes to the ‘quenching machine’.
After 15 minutes of quenching, the condoms (1 lot) in every 45 minutes automatically
fall into the container.

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 - ELECTRONIC TESTING DEPARTMENT
In this department the product after production is tested well to find defects, if any.
The department is under the control of strong supervision of the department members
as it checks the ultimate quality of the product. To assure the best quality the
organization finds its best path in updating the technologies.
- QUALITY ASSURANCE DEPARTMENT
This department checks the quality of the products that is produced and comes out
after electron testing. Any product not found to match with the standards are
removed.

 Research and development department

Hindustan Latex Limited is directing all its efforts to ensure that Research &
Development shall drive its future growth and diversification. As the Company is in
the contraceptive and health care industry, which is a highly consumer sensitive
industry, due care has been given to R&D activities. During the year the company
proposes direct investment to strengthen its R& D. The main duty of this department
is to pave new paths for the organization thereby increase the number of products in
the productline.

Specific Areas in which R & D Activities carried out by the Company are

1. Import substitution.
2. Modification work of Effluent Treatment Plant.
3. Low sulphur formulation for the production of condoms.
4. Development of Spermicidal Condoms.

Benefits derived as a result of the R & D

 Substantial savings to the tune of Rs. 14 Lakhs was achieved as a result of

substituting 75% quantity of Noceler TP with indigenous synstitute.
 A new type of condoms namely “Dolayed condoms” has been developed.

New Products and Initiatives: During the year 2003-04 the company had launched
Female condoms in India, thus adding to its range of contraceptives to the Indian
population. The company had formed a strategic alliance with Female Health Co, UK
for marketing and phased manufacture of Female condoms.

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 Diversification of Projects:  Diversification and modernization hold the key to the
existence and survival of organizations in today’s highly competitive business
scenario. HLL is no exception to it and is constantly on the look out to develop newer
products and introduce current technologies for diversification.

HLL is aiming at transforming this organization to world class health care company
offering innovative solutions for healthy lives. 

 HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT

The HR department is headed by Deputy Manager (P & HRD) HR assistant. The
Deputy Manager reports to the corporate office.

D y . M a n a g e r (P & H R D )

A d m in is t r a t iv e A s s is t a n t

T im e - k e e p e r

S te n o

The company ensures high quality manpower through selective training and
development programmes. Human resource process includes:
 Human resource planning
 Job work and design
 Staffing and T & D
 Performance appraisal and review
 Compensation and reward
 Employee protection and representation
 Organization improvement

HR VISION:
Fostering employee excellence in support of building the nations best health care
company.

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 HR MISSION:
 To provide companywide leadership in formulating human resource
policies and programmes that enhance the quality of employee services and
encouraging employee contributions towards sustaining Hindustan Latex Limited’s
continued excellence.
 To collaborate with all other departments in supporting effective
recruitment, development and maintenance of a highly competent work- force.
 To be a strategic partner in creating a work- environment which fosters
individual achievement, teamwork, integrity, professionalism and accountability.
 To foster a meaningful, environmental friendly and productive work
environment and ensure positive contribution to the community around us.

MAIN FUNCTIONS OF HR DEPARTMENT:

 Recruitment and selection
 Training and development
 Industrial Relations
 Promotion and transfer
 Performance Appraisal
 Labor welfare
 Estate management
 Implementation of official language
 Employee – Welfare benefit
 Grievance handling
 Employee identity card issuing
 File management for employees

 SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT

As HLL is a manufacturing based company, this department has due important in the
organization. Safety & Environment department is one of the most efficient
department in HLL by this it is evident how the organization care for its employees.
The working of this department goes hand in hand, so as to have maximum efficiency
in caring for their ultimate assets,that is their employees.

 MARKETING DEPARTMENT

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 HLL’s large marketing network has been delighting its customers over the last two
decades. Servicing 2,00,000 retail outlets, covering 3,500 hospitals, reaching over
30,000 medical professionals, it has over 2,800 stock points, 700 frontline team
members placed in every town, with offices in all metros and mini metros, and
reaches over one lakh villages in the country. With two decades of dedicated efforts
in brand building and market development, HLL has developed a sound marketing
infrastructure and introduced an extensive range of its contraceptive, hospital and
healthcare products, in the domestic and global markets.

HLL is a professional marketing organization comprising of the following divisions:

 Consumer Business Division (CBD)  

 Hi Care Division (HCD)

 Women Healthcare Division (WHD) 

 Government Business Division (GBD)

 Vending Business Division (VBD) 

 International Business Division(IBD)

HIERARCHY OF MARKETING DEPARTMENT

Director Marketing 

Business Manager 

Zonal Manager 

Regional Manager 

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 Territory Officer

 FINANCE DEPARTMENT
The finance department is headed by the finance manager.
Objective
The proper and optimum utilization of the financial resources of the company
together with profit maximization and wealth maximization.
Functions:
This department undertakes all the investment decisions, cash flow planning and
management, budgetary planning and monitoring and fixing the budgetary norms.
The finance department helps the management by introducing and operating proper
internal audit system and also helps CMD in corporate planning and in financial
vetting of all proposals from the basis for decisions and forms the financial policies
of the company.

Earlier, the company’s bankers were

1. State Bank of India

2. Punjab National Bank

Now, the major bank is SBI. The major customer of Hindustan Latex Ltd. is
the ministry of health & family welfare. Production of condom is based on the
orders received, which is normally placed 2 months in advance. HLL has kept Ten
core rupees as working capital in SBI.

The accounts section has 6 sub divisions

1. Ledger section
2. Party bills section
3. Payroll section
4. Cash and computer section
5. Internal audit section
6. Costing and finalization of accounts

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1. Ledger section

    Ledger section performs functions such as passing and settlement all
miscellaneous advances, freight advances, local purchases, personal accident
claims of all employees, bills connected with work/ telephone / water charges /
excise duty etc.

2. Party bill section

In this section the accounts department certifies the bills and releases cash cheques
accordingly. This section deals with service bills related to computer, typewriter
etc. Bills are mostly related to contract work.  

3. Payroll cash and computer

Salary is dispersed by the section number of leaves taken by the employee is taken
into consideration while disbursing the salary. Data relating to attendance is
obtained from both the time office and from personal department. Deductions are
made from salary as payments to provident fund, income tax, canteen etc. this
section also sanctions vouchers and issue cheques. Payroll data is fully
computerized.

4. Internal audit

Functions

 scrutinizes all the files  of the employees relating to annual increment,

promotion , transfer etc
 scrutinizes all purchase proposals, comparing statements connected with
supply order and purchases
 various other work assigned to them

5.         Costing Section

  Costing section deals with the preparation of Quarterly Financial reports, monthly
profitability reports, Budget, Bank statements etc. Profitability trend & Wage
analysis is done on the basis of Monthly repots.

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 7. Finalization of Accounts

This section deals with the preparation, Co-ordination & assists in the preparation
of Final accounts of the Company. It also assists the statutory auditors of the
company.

CONCLUSION
HLL as a leading manufacturer of contraceptives through diversification has
developed an enviable manufacturing infrastructure, by virtue of which the
company has become leading manufacturer of contraceptive pills and other health
products.

The company, with its vision of “Innovating for healthy generations”, hopes to
become a world leader in the area of reproductive health care.

The HLL has come from a long way since inception and through diversification,
has developed enviable manufacturing infrastructure, by virtue of which the
company has become a leading manufacturer of health care products and birth
control devices. It has recorded consistent excellent working result, high
productivity and good work atmosphere, which has also led to the reduction of
rejections and wastages at different stages of production.

HLL’s vision to be a 1000 core company in by 2010 is within its arm reach.

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