{"id":6,"date":"2021-11-14T01:42:25","date_gmt":"2021-11-14T01:42:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themenectar.com\/salient\/architect\/?page_id=6"},"modified":"2024-08-05T12:41:48","modified_gmt":"2024-08-05T11:41:48","slug":"from-the-chairmans-desk","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/apar.com\/ar2024\/from-the-chairmans-desk\/","title":{"rendered":"From the Chairman\u2019s desk"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; constrain_group_1=&#8221;yes&#8221; constrain_group_2=&#8221;yes&#8221; top_padding_tablet=&#8221;10%&#8221; constrain_group_3=&#8221;yes&#8221; bottom_padding_tablet=&#8221;10%&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;5%&#8221; constrain_group_7=&#8221;yes&#8221; bottom_margin=&#8221;5%&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; id=&#8221;team&#8221; advanced_gradient_angle=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; sticky_content=&#8221;true&#8221; sticky_content_functionality=&#8221;css&#8221; sticky_content_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; advanced_gradient_angle=&#8221;0&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in-from-bottom&#8221; animation_easing=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1722672595083{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h4 class=\"orangeheading\">Enabling the Global Energy Transition<\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][team_member image_url=&#8221;797&#8243; team_memeber_style=&#8221;meta_below&#8221; link_element=&#8221;none&#8221; color=&#8221;Accent-Color&#8221; hide_link_arrow=&#8221;true&#8221; name=&#8221;Kushal Desai&#8221; job_position=&#8221;Chairman &amp; Managing Director&#8221; image_size=&#8221;regular&#8221;]Consectetur adipiscing elit. Etiam id mi faucibus, malesuada quam eget, facilisis turpis. Quisque ac purus erat.<\/p>\n<p>Donec id pharetra tellus, vitae vehicula dolor. Aenean leo lorem, tempor vel mauris in, interdum fringilla erat. Nam auctor sodales dapibus. Ut et nibh sed neque lobortis mollis. Cras mauris tellus, ornare sed vestibulum eu, sagittis vitae justo. Vivamus pellentesque augue in orci commodo dignissim. Fusce id mi lacus.<\/p>\n<p>Nullam ultricies mollis lorem, ac gravida diam pretium eget. Ut porttitor scelerisque lacus, a fringilla felis blandit sed.[\/team_member][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;padding-3-percent&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;left&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;0px&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; advanced_gradient_angle=&#8221;0&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1721736680782{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Dear Shareholders,<\/p>\n<p>I would like to express my gratitude for your trust in APAR. Our transformative journey has been defined by our strengths in power infrastructure, telecommunication, and mobility, providing innovative solutions for the future. Over the past 65 years, we have measured our success by the success of our customers. This drive pushes us to lead in innovation, developing products and services that are more energy-efficient, environmentally sustainable, and safer. Every major investment and action taken in the company over the last two decades has been inspired by this focused mission.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1721736109751{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h4 class=\"orangeheading\">Leading the Renewable Revolution<\/h4>\n<p>The critical issue of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions surpassing the environment\u2019s capacity to absorb them. Coupled with a projected annual energy consumption growth of over 2% for the next 25 years, this has spurred global climate action.<\/p>\n<p>This drive is fundamentally reshaping how energy is produced, transmitted, and consumed, with the goal of reducing or eliminating emissions. Today, 85% of new global energy capacity comes from renewable sources like wind and solar, whilst hydrocarbon sources are being phased out. Achieving emissions-free energy consumption hinges on widespread electricity adoption.<\/p>\n<p>This shift is paving the way for electric vehicles (EVs), heat pumps, and other low-emission technologies. This is where APAR comes in.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1721802616502{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h4 class=\"orangeheading\">Enabling the Global Energy Transition<\/h4>\n<p>As the energy transition unfolds, APAR is poised to seize numerous growth opportunities, as detailed in our comprehensive annual report. Having evolved into an India-based global company, APAR stands out by offering a wide array of products across the entire value chain. From cables for solar, wind, and nuclear power installations to transmission lines with aluminium alloys and high temperature low sag conductors, copper transpose conductors, transformer oils, optical fibre ground wire, mobility cables, and low-emission lubricants, our diverse product portfolio underscores our pioneering role.<\/p>\n<p>These efforts position APAR as a key player driving significant impact in the global energy transition. To know more about our business initiatives and innovations, please read more in the \u2018Our businesses\u2019 section.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1721802810320{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h4 class=\"orangeheading\">Reaching New Heights<\/h4>\n<p>I am pleased to share that our organisational positioning and actions to bring \u2013 Tomorrow\u2019s Solutions, Today \u2013 has been instrumental in creating a sustainable growth platform for APAR both in India and Globally. 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It marked the successive year of revenue and profit growth \u2013 the financial index by which we measure the strength of our business model.<\/p>\n<p>We attribute this growth momentum to a deliberate, forward-looking strategy that includes a clear vision, precise and timely execution, proactive investments, and a compelling, solution-oriented approach for our customers.<\/p>\n<p>The energy transition is a multidecadal trend that the world and its citizens must embrace, with electricity serving as its central element. We remain optimistic about the future and are confident in our ability to sustain this growth trajectory, delivering enduring value to our customers and stakeholders. 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