The State Trading Corporation of India Ltd.

 

Profile:


The State Trading Corporation of India Ltd. (STC) is a premier international trading house owned by the Government of India. Having been set up in 1956, the Corporation has developed vast expertise in handling bulk international trade. Though, dealing largely with the East European countries during the early years of its formation, today it trades with almost all the countries of the world.

 

By virtue of infrastructure and experience possessed by the Corporation, it plays an important role in arranging import of essential items into India and developing exports of a large number of items from India. It exports a large number of items ranging from agricultural commodities to manufactured products from India to all parts of the world. Because of Corporation's in depth knowledge about the Indian market, STC is able to supply quality products at most competitive prices and ensure that the goods reach the foreign buyer within the prescribed delivery schedule. It also imports bulk commodities for Indian consumer as per demand in the domestic market.

 

The eventful track record of more than 52 years has helped STC to gear itself to face the fierce competitive challenges, seize business initiatives and build on its core competencies. 

        
With a global vision in effective management, result oriented approach, strong belief in productivity and accountability, STC is future ready to take advantage of the opportunities in the 21st century and help propel India towards the new frontiers in world trade.


Performance Indicators :

 

Annual Turnover: 2007-08*

Rs. 15345 Crore (US$ 3825 million)

Net Profit: 2007-08*

Rs. 107 Crore (US$ 27 million)

Equity  

Rs. 60 Crore (US$ 15 million)

Net Worth (as on 31.3.2008)*

Rs. 541 Crore (US$ 135 million)

 *: Provisional

Areas of Operation :

  • Off -Shore Trading
  • Counter Trading
  • Joint Venture