MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

12TH June, 2006

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

HYDERABAD CHEMICAL PRODUCTS LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

Plot A-24 / 25, APIE, Balanagar, Hyderabad – 500 037, Andhra Pradesh, India

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2005

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

11.06.1990

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

01-11356

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

U24239AP1990PTC011356

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

HYDH00375E

 

 

Legal Form :

A  Closely Held Public Limited Liability Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturing of Pesticide Raw Material like “Technical”, “Carbendazim”, “Cyphermethrin”, “Fenvalerate” and their formulations which it markets through its parent company.

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

A

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

56-70

A

Financial & operational base are regarded healthy. General unfavourable factors will not cause fatal effect. Satisfactory capability for payment of interest and principal sums

Fairly Large

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

USD 750000

 

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is a well-established company having satisfactory track records. Directors are reported as respectable, experienced and resourceful businessmen.

 

Their trade relations are reported as fair. General financial position is satisfactory. Payments are reported as slow but correct.

 

The company can be considered normal for business dealings at usual trade terms and conditions.

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office :

Plot A-24 / 25, APIE, Balanagar, Hyderabad – 500 037, Andhra Pradesh, India

Tel. No.:

91-40-23772651/2502/1849

Fax No.:

91-40-23772595

E-Mail :

1. agripest@hd1.vsnl.net.in

2. hydchem@sify.com

Website :

http://www.hyderabadchemicals.com

Area :

Owned

Location :

Industrial  area

 

 

Factory 1 :

Plot No. 60 & 61, I.D.A. Pasha Mylaram, Medak District, Pachammailaram – 502 307, Andhra Pradesh.

Tel. No.:

91-8455-246350/246351

Fax No.:

91-8455-246537

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

Name :

Mr. Dipesh K. Shroff

Designation :

Chairman

Address :

39, Hatkesh Society, NS Road, No. 6, Villapaule, Mumbai – 400056 

Date of Birth/Age :

03.02.1960

Date of Appointment :

21.11.2003

 

 

Name :

Mr. N. Sukumar

Designation :

Managing Director

Address :

6-3-883/a/10, Pasmavathi Palace, Punjagutta, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh 

Date of Birth/Age :

02.10.1951

Date of Appointment :

11.06.1990

 

 

Name :

Ms. Shruti A. Shroff

Designation :

Director

Address :

7, Charotan Society, Old Padra Road, Vadodara – 390020

Date of Birth/Age :

24.09.1950

Date of Appointment :

21.11.2003

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS

 

Names of Shareholders

No. of Shares

Hyderabad Chemical Supplies Limited

100000

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturing of Pesticide Raw Material like “Technical”, “Carbendazim”, “Cyphermethrin”, “Fenvalerate” and their formulations which it markets through its parent company.

 

 

Products :

v      Carbendazim Technical – 38081019

v      Dimethoate Technical – 38081019

v      Ethion Technical – 38081019

v      Cypermethrin Technical

v      Fenvalerate Technical

v      Formulations –Insecticides

v      Technical –Insecticides

 

It’s products range include :-

 

v      Acephate Formulations (75 % SP)

v      Acephate Technical

v      Carbendazim Technical

v      Carbofuram Formulations (3% CG)

v      Chlorlyrilhols Formulations, etc

 

PRODUCTION STATUS

 

Particulars

Unit

 

Installed Capacity

Actual Production

Technical

MT

 

2000

824.34

Formulations

MT

 

7500

5485.49

Wind Power

MT

 

1.00MW

0.361 KWH

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

No. of Employees :

About 500

 

 

Bankers :

State Bank of Hyderabad, IDPL Colony Branch, Hyderabad – 500 037, Andhra Pradesh

 

 

Facilities :

Secured Loan

 

Working Capital – Rs. 14.399 Millions

 

Unsecured Loan

 

Deferred Sales Tax Liability – Rs. 45.456 Millions

From Director – Rs. 15.850 Millions

Total – Rs. 61.306 Millions

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

Good

 

 

Auditors :

Raju & Prasad

Chartered Accountants

Address:

401, Diamond House, Amrutha Hills, Punjagutta, Hyderabad – 500082 

Tel. No.

91-44-23410404

Fax. No.:

91-44-23410403

E-Mail.:

hyderabad@rajuandprasad.com

 

 

Parents Company ::

Ø       Hyderabad Chemical Supplies Limited

Plot A-24 / 25, A.P.I.E., Balanagar,

Hyderabad – 500 037, Andhra Pradesh

 

 

Membership :

v      Pesticides Manufacturers and Formulators Association of India

v      Pesticides Association of India

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

20,00,000

Equity Shares

 Rs.10/-each

Rs.20.000 millions

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

10,00,000

Equity Shares

 Rs.10/-each

Rs.10.000 millions

 


 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

 
ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET

 

SOURCES OF FUNDS

 

31.03.2005

31.03.2004

31.03.2003

SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Share Capital

10.000

10.000

10.000

2] Reserves & Surplus

181.170

135.354

106.052

Total

191.170

145.354

116.052

 

 

 

 

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

14.399

0.000

8.701

2] Unsecured Loans

61.306

63.056

63.463

3] Deferred Tax Liability

22.455

20.579

18.633

TOTAL BORROWING

98.160

83.635

90.797

 

 

 

 

GRAND TOTAL

289.330

228.989

206.849

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

138.429

113.724

102.916

Capital work-in-progress

7.249

--

--

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENTS

10.595

8.095

8.115

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

Inventories

107.697

82.025

99.656

Sundry Debtors

209.266

113.512

85.344

Cash & Bank Balances

15.569

6.017

2.036

Loans & Advances

52.018

43.939

37.777

Total Current Assets

384.550

245.493

224.813

Less :

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

213.783

121.631

111.303

Provisions

37.710

16.692

17.692

Total Current Liabilities

251.493

138.323

128.995

Net Current Assets

133.057

107.170

95.818

 

 

 

 

GRAND TOTAL

289.330

228.989

206.849

 

 

 


PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

PARTICULARS

 

31.03.2005

31.03.2004

31.03.2003

Sales Turnover [including other income]

696.992

503.139

483.646

 

 

 

 

Profit/(Loss) Before Tax

70.403

47.547

41.094

Provision for Taxation

22.876

16.946

11.254

Profit/(Loss) After Tax

47.527

30.601

29.840

 

 

 

 

Export Value

USD 114,300

EURO174600

NA

NA

 

 

 

 

Import Value

124.052

NA

NA

 

 

 

 

Total Expenditure

626.589

455.592

442.552

 

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

31.03.2005

31.03.2004

31.03.2003

PAT / Total Income
(%)

6.81

6.082

6.169

 
 

 

 

 

Net Profit Margin

(PBT/Sales)

(%)

10.10

9.450

0.846

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Total Assets

(PBT/Total Assets}

(%)

13.46

12.944

12.236

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Investment (ROI)

(PBT/Networth)

 

0.36

0.327

0.354

 

 

 

 

 

Debt Equity Ratio

(Total Liability/Networth)

 

1.82

1.527

1.893

 

 

 

 

 

Current Ratio

(Current Asset/Current Liability)

 

1.52

1.774

1.742

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

History

The company was originally incorporated as a Private Limited Liability Company and subsequently the legal form was changed to present w.e.f. 26th April, 1994.

 

It is a 100% subsidiary of Hyderabad Chemicals Supplies Limited.

It is a registered small scale unit.

 

 

Operation

 

During the year under review the company had achieved satisfactory progress in terms of production sales, profitability and expenses. The sale have increased by 27.70% from Rs. 513.600 in the previous year to Rs. 656.200 during the year under review. Profit before tax had registered a growth of 48% from Rs. 47.500 to Rs. 70.000. The profit after tax had improved by 55% from Rs. 30.000 to Rs. 47.500

 

Production

 

 The weedicide tracjnical plant had been retrofitted to manufacturer pretilachlor technical will be started during current year to strengthen the weedicide range. The commercial production for Acetamiprid Technical and Profenphos Technical had been started during the year. The customer base been future strengthened

 

Export

 

The company had made a small benign  in export and achieved export sale of Rs. 27.000 during the year. Efforts are on to further boost the export activity in the coming years.

 

New Site

 

Parent Company M/s. Hyderabad Chemical Supplies Limited setting up a formulations unit at Jammu the proposal for starting a new formulation unit at Gomavarma near Hyderabad had been shelved for the present. However experiments are containing for cultivation of geranium and other aromatic plants as well as extraction of oils at Gomavaram site

 

Fixed Assets

 

v      Land

v      Building

v      Plant & Machinery

v      Furniture & Fixture

v      Office Equipment

v      Electrical Installation

v      Vehicles

v      Computer

v      Factory Equipment

 

 

Name of the company

HYDERABAD CHEMICAL PRODUCTS LIMITED

Presented By

N. Sukumar

1) Date and description of instrument creating the change

25.02.1994 Agreement for hypothecation of raw material, stock in process, finished goods, book debts and receivables

2) Amount secured by the charge/amount owing on the securities of charge

Rs. 101.000 millions

3) Short particular of the property charged. If the property acquired is subject to charge, date of the acquired of the property should be given

Raw material, stock in process, finished goods, book debts, Plant & machinery, Land and Building

4) Gist of the terms and conditions and extent and operation of the charge.

Interest at prime leading rate minus 1% at present 10% monthly rests. Rate of interest as applicable by the bank from time to time 

5) Name and Address and description of the person entitled to the charge.

State Bank of Hyderabad, IDPL Colony Branch, Hyderabad – 500 037, Andhra Pradesh

6) Date  and brief description of instrument modifying the charge

29.07.2005 agreement of hypothecation goods & assets

 

Agreement of loan for overall limit

 

Agreement for pledge of goods & assets

 

Deed of guarantee for overall limit

 

Letter regarding the grant of individual limits within overall limit

7) Particulars of modifications specifying the terms and conditions or the extent of operations of the charge in which modification is made and the details of the modification.

Total limits enhanced from Rs. 67.500 to 101.00 Millions

 

Details of limit

 

C C – Rs. 15.000

DDP – Rs. 5.000

LCS – Rs. 80.000

BG – Rs. 1.000

Total – Rs. 101.000 Millions 

 

 

profiles

 

Subject has been a pioneer in manufacturing pesticide formulations for over three decades.

 

With its backward integration venture to manufacture pesticide actives, Hyderabad Chemicals has carved a unique image in the market by offering a vast range of products to meet the plant protection needs of a wide spectrum of crops.


Hyderabad Chemicals, an ISO 9001-2000 company is primarily focused to provide quality products at competitive prices and with optimum customer service.

 

Farmers Training Programme: The company conduct two programmes every day in the villages to interact with the farmers and educate them on various aspects of agricultural practices and Safe use of Pesticides through audio visual presentations. They answer the Questions posed by the individual farmers.

Dealers Training Programme: Since the Dealer is the vital link between the company and the farmers, it conduct one day dealer training Programmes on use of Plant Protection Chemicals.

Field Visits: About 400 of Field workers visit the farmers' fields and offer them on the spot advise.

Demonstration Projects: They conduct about 500 Demonstrations per annum for the benefit of the farmers. 

Soil Testing: Portable Soil Testing Kits with the use of which identify the quality of the soil and recommend necessary measures to the farmers on the spot.

Mailing Information to the Farmers: The company had a database of 90,000 Progressive farmers with whom it communicate periodically on matters of interest to the farmers. 

Factory Visits for the Farmers: This is an interactive exercise wherein the farmers are brought to manufacturing units at expense in buses/trains, to enable them to get first hand information on Production, Quality, Label claims, application methods and Safe use of Pesticides. This will also give them an occasion to clarify their doubts on farm Practices. 

Karshak Sahaya Vani - Online Information Service (Agriculture on Mobile)

A novel initiative for farmers' education / advise is the launch of "Karshak Sahaya Vani" by Hyderabad Chemical Supplies Limited in collaboration with Dr. Ramesh Gandhi Foundation. "Karshak Sahaya Vani" is an online farmer service center. Any farmer from the remotest village of Andhra Pradesh can call up BSNL Toll Free No. 1600 33 4012 for an instant answer for his queries with respect to farm practices from Sowing to Harvesting including Plant Protection. The queries are answered / doubts clarified instantly by Agricultural Scientists with vast experience and expertise from the Resource Centre at Hyderabad. 

Based on the telephonic discussion, in case need arises, a technical representative of the company located in the respective district head quarters is advised to visit the farmer for on the spot study and offer right recommendation. A computerised data base on the farmers, the issues raised by them and the advise offered is maintained to facilitate easy retrieval of information for any future need. The response from the farmers to the programme has been over-whelming. It is gratifying to note that a number of satisfied farmers do call back "Karshak Sahaya Vani" sharing feedback on the results based on the advise. Apart from the farming community, even the Agro Input dealers / Retailers use this service to enhance knowledge level and to take care of their customer queries.

The company shares the office with its parent company.

 

AS PER WEBSITE

 

Hyderabad Chemicals has been a pioneer in manufacturing pesticide formulations for over three decades.

 

With its backward integration venture to manufacture pesticide actives, Hyderabad Chemicals has carved a unique image in the market by offering a vast range of products to meet the plant protection needs of a wide spectrum of crops.

Hyderabad Chemicals, an ISO 9001-2000 company is primarily focused to provide quality products at competitive prices and with optimum customer service.

 

Export & Import

 

They are a dedicated team striving to provide Crop Protection solutions to the Indian farming community as well as to Agriculturalists across the globe.


They do customized synthesis of Pesticide Formulations to meet varied requirements of customers across the globe. Their products are exported to several markets of Europe, Middle East and to some of the Asian Countries. They are gradually establishing their presence in potential markets like North America, Sub-Sahara and the African countries. All their products are supported with detailed technical data as per the international specification and standards. They aim at customized, time bound delivery of quality products at highly competitive prices.

 


CMT REPORT [Corruption, Money laundering & Terrorism]

 

The Public Notice information has been collected from various sources including but not limited to: The Courts, India Prisons Service, Interpol, etc.

 

1]         INFORMATION ON DESIGNATED PARTY

No records exist designating subject or any of its beneficial owners, controlling shareholders or senior officers as terrorist or terrorist organization or whom notice had been received that all financial transactions involving their assets have been blocked or convicted, found guilty or against whom a judgement or order had been entered in a proceedings for violating money-laundering, anti-corruption or bribery or international economic or anti-terrorism sanction laws or whose assets were seized, blocked, frozen or ordered forfeited for violation of money laundering or international anti-terrorism laws.

 

2]         Court Declaration :

No records exist to suggest that subject is or was the subject of any formal or informal allegations, prosecutions or other official proceeding for making any prohibited payments or other improper payments to government officials for engaging in prohibited transactions or with designated parties.

 

3]         Asset Declaration :

No records exist to suggest that the property or assets of the subject are derived from criminal conduct or a prohibited transaction.

 

4]         Record on Financial Crime :

            Charges or conviction registered against subject:                                                   None

 

5]         on Violation of Anti-Corruption Laws :

            Charges or investigation registered against subject:                                                           None

 

6]         Records on Int’l Anti-Money Laundering Laws/Standards :

            Charges or investigation registered against subject:                                                           None

 

7]         Criminal Records

No available information exist that suggest that subject or any of its principals have been formally charged or convicted by a competent governmental authority for any financial crime or under any formal investigation by a competent government authority for any violation of anti-corruption laws or international anti-money laundering laws or standard.

 

8]         Affiliation with Government :

No record exists to suggest that any director or indirect owners, controlling shareholders, director, officer or employee of the company is a government official or a family member or close business associate of a Government official.

 

9]         Compensation Package :

Our market survey revealed that the amount of compensation sought by the subject is fair and reasonable and comparable to compensation paid to others for similar services.

 

10]       Press Report :

            No press reports / filings exists on the subject.

 

 

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

 

MIRA INFORM as part of its Due Diligence do provide comments on Corporate Governance to identify management and governance. These factors often have been predictive and in some cases have created vulnerabilities to credit deterioration.

 

Our Governance Assessment focuses principally on the interactions between a company’s management, its Board of Directors, Shareholders and other financial stakeholders.

 

 

CONTRAVENTION

 

Subject is not known to have contravened any existing local laws, regulations or policies that prohibit, restrict or otherwise affect the terms and conditions that could be included in the agreement with the subject.

 

 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.46.04

UK Pound

1

Rs.84.73

Euro

1

Rs.57.92

 

 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

6

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

6

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

6

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

7

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

7

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

6

--LEVERAGE

1~10

6

--RESERVES

1~10

8

--CREDIT LINES

1~10

8

--MARGINS

-5~5

--

DEMERIT POINTS

 

 

--BANK CHARGES

YES/NO

YES

--LITIGATION

YES/NO

NO

--OTHER ADVERSE INFORMATION

YES/NO

NO

MERIT POINTS

 

 

--SOLE DISTRIBUTORSHIP

YES/NO

NO

--EXPORT ACTIVITIES

YES/NO

YES

--AFFILIATION

YES/NO

YES

--LISTED

YES/NO

NO

--OTHER MERIT FACTORS

YES/NO

YES

TOTAL

 

60

 

This score serves as a reference to assess SC’s credit risk and to set the amount of credit to be extended. It is calculated from a composite of weighted scores obtained from each of the major sections of this report. The assessed factors and their relative weights (as indicated through %) are as follows:

 

Financial condition (40%)                     Ownership background (20%)              Payment record (10%)

Credit history (10%)                  Market trend (10%)                               Operational size (10%)

 


 

RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

>86

Aaa

Possesses an extremely sound financial base with the strongest capability for timely payment of interest and principal sums

Unlimited

71-85

Aa

Possesses adequate working capital. No caution needed for credit transaction. It has above average (strong) capability for payment of interest and principal sums

Large

56-70

A

Financial & operational base are regarded healthy. General unfavourable factors will not cause fatal effect. Satisfactory capability for payment of interest and principal sums

Fairly Large

41-55

Ba

Overall operation is considered normal. Capable to meet normal commitments.

Satisfactory

26-40

B

Unfavourable & favourable factors carry similar weight in credit consideration. Capability to overcome financial difficulties seems comparatively below average/normal.

Small

11-25

Ca

Adverse factors are apparent. Repayment of interest and principal sums in default or expected to be in default upon maturity

Limited with full security

<10

C

Absolute credit risk exists. Caution needed to be exercised

Credit not recommended

 

 

 

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