Dear friends,

It is only the other day that I walked into Hindustan Copper Limited, yet, three years and nine months later, when it’s time for me to lay down office, it feels as though I have known you all for a lifetime.

I am fortunate that, I met you all and will always take pride in you. I am happy that I had the opportunity to work with copper, which as we all know is timeless and eternal, and whose values have become and integral part of human civilization over the past 10,000 years.

Together we had started many a mission. Together we had set many a ball rolling. But there is lot to be done. Having become a miniratna Company last year, the next goal for HCL should be to become navaratna. And together all of you can make this happen, for it the destination is known one just has to take the right road and then it is only a question of spanning the distance in due course of time. Brief stints of downturns, however, such as the ones we faced in the recent past, should not dampen spirits-such phased come and go. In fact they are wake up calls which helps us emerge stronger and with greater resolve.

HCL has become a part of me, and will continue to remain so for all times to come. I shall look forward to HCL scaling new heights, and will always pray for bask in your success and glory. HCL is here to stay for ever. HCL is there is shine for good.

My best wishes to you all and to your families.                                                                                                         Satish C. Gupta                                              (Chairman-cum-Managing Director)