A new garment unit has been set up in Noida with a manufacturing capacity of 1.5 million pieces per annum, which commenced commercial production from November, 2007. Extending activities to new geographies like UAE, a wholly owned subsidiary SLCL Overseas FZC (Sharjah) has been formed, which commenced business from Jan. 1, 2007. The company has taken a 49% stake in Armet Armored Vehicles (India), a joint venture company, with Armet Armored Vehicles (UK) for manufacturing armored vehicles in India. The new joint venture company is expected to get orders for approximately 100 vehicles from the Middle East and Asian countries in FY08. The company has raised USD 10 million from the issue of foreign currency convertible bonds through the Singapore Stock Exchange late in 2007. Around 500 retail outlets across India would be opened over a period of three years through distributors, franchisee and exclusive brand outlets. It already has a distribution network of over 300 agents across the country. The registered office is located at 19/X-1, Krishnapuram, G.T. Road, Kanpur-208007, Uttar Pradesh.