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Mr. H. K. Mittal

Mr. H. K. Mittal, aged 58 years, the Executive Chairman of the company. Having received masters from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee; he started his tryst with enterprise by forming a proprietorship firm; way back 1975, which was later converted into a limited company. This Company was primarily into the manufacturing of Sulphuric Acid and Ferric Alum. Expansion of businesses both vertically and horizontally; soon became his passion that still continues to be a major driving force backed up by more than three decades of entrepreneurial experience.

Mr. Mittal acquired Mercator Lines Ltd. in 1988 and with his vision and keen insight has brought the Company to where it is today.

Mr. Atul J. Agarwal

Mr. Atul J. Agarwal, aged 50 years, the Managing Director of the Company, is a Chartered Accountant, with 27 years of professional experience. He is associated with the Company since its inception.

As a Chartered Accountant, Mr. Agarwal specializes in the financial aspects of business. He looks after day - to - day management and financial matters of the Company. He also has a strong expertise in financial and strategic planning and execution. Mr. Agarwal has been accredited with memberships of various committees formed by the Government for shipping reforms. He is on the Board of Directors of Indian National Shipowners' Association (INSA ) and was member of the Board of Trustees of Mumbai Port Trust. He has been instrumental in the successful implementation of many of the Company’s projects.

Mr. Manohar Bidaye

Mr. Manohar Bidaye, aged 45 years, is a Master of Commerce (M.Com) from the University of Mumbai, and has a general Degree in Law (LLB - Gen.). He is also an Associate Member of The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ACS).

He has been practicing as Company Secretary since 1989 and has a wide experience in corporate counseling. His expertise also lies in corporate and taxation laws.

Mr. Bidaye is a Promoter and the Chairman of Zicom Electronic Security Systems Limited, where he’s involved with the overall Corporate Planning, Strategy Forming and Implementation, Financial Management, Banking, Accounts, Taxation and Legal aspects.

He joined Mercator Lines Limited in May 1994.

Mr. Anil Khanna

Mr. Anil Khanna aged 49 years, a Fellow Chartered Accountant, is a practicing professional specializing in business management, joint ventures and auditing. He has been on the Board of Directors of several Indian and multinational companies. Mr. Khanna has over 10 years of experience in consultancy.

He joined Mercator Lines Limited in May 1994.

Mr. M. G. Ramkrishna

M. G. Ramkrishna, aged 64 years, an M. A., L. L. B. & CAIIB, has over 35 years of experience in handling treasury, financial and banking matters. During the span of his service, he has worked with reputed national and international Companies and banks, in various capacities.

He joined Mercator Lines Limited in January 2003.

Mr. K. R. Bharat

Mr. K. R. Bharat, aged 46 years is MBA from Indian Institute of Management. He has been associated with Capital Market for more than 25 years in various segments like Merchant Banking, Equities and Investment banking; Risk Management, research etc. He is on the Boards of Advent advisory services Pvt. Ltd., Uttranchal Biodiesel Ltd., and Model Buckets & Attachments Pvt. Ltd. He worked as Managing Director at Credit Suisse First Boston Securities (CSFB) India and Pregrine Securities (India). Before that he had a successful stint of 10 yrs with Citi Bank. He was also member of Market Advisory Committee of Bombay Stock Exchange.

He joined Mercator Lines Limited in July 2007.


MLL in the News

 Mercator Lines announced results for 2nd quarter in 2008-09

 Mercator announces 1st quarter results of 2008-09

 Mercator Singapore announces its 1st quarter results of 2008-09

 Mercator Singapore acquires two vessels

 Notice convening 24th Annual General meeting of the Company

 Acquisition of Dredger

 Acquisition of VLCC

 Mercator on an Expansion Mode

 Mercator Reports Close to 3-Fold Jump in Net Profit to Rs. 370 Crore, Supported By Growing Fleet, Buoyant Shipping Demand And Firm Freight Rates in Dry Carriers Segment

 Mercator Singapore Reports Three-Fold Jump In FY2008 Net Profit To US$52.2 Million, Supported By Growing Fleet And Buoyant Dry Bulk Shipping Demand

 Mercator Lines (Singapore) Acquires Second Geared Panamax Vessel Since Listing

 Mercator Lines (Singapore) Expands Charter-In Fleet

 Mercator Singapore makes first acquisition since listing

 Mercator Singapore secures long term charter contract

 Mercator Lines performs well during the Q3 ended on 31st December 2007.

 IPO by Singapore Subsidiary

 Mercator Lines net rises for Q1 ended June 2007

 Mercator Lines reports higher income for Y.E. March 2007 recommends 100% dividend

 Mercator handles largest dry bulk vessel ever to enter the Mumbai Port

 Mr. H. K. Mittal honoured with "Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2005-06", by The Economic Times.

 MR. H. K. Mittal bags Entrepreneur Of The Year Award from Ernst & Young.

 Mercator Lines bags Business Standard's Award for Star Company
 
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