MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

16th May 2006

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

BRASS COPPER & ALLOY (INDIA) LTD

 

 

Registered Office :

3rd Floor, Rawal Building No.2, 418, Lamington Rd., Opp. IndusInd Bank, Mumbai - 400 004. India.

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2003

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

24/10/1991

 

 

Com. Reg. No.

11-63742

 

 

TAN No.:

(Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.)

MUMB05900G / MUMBO5919E / MUMB11267E

 

 

PAN No.:

(Permanent Account No.)

AAACB20119

 

 

Legal Form :

A closely held public limited liability company

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer and Exporter of HEX Brand Tinned Copper Terminals, In - Line Connectors as per BS/DIN & other Standards, Bi - Metallic Lugs & Connectors, Ring/ Fork/ Pin/ Snap - on Terminals. Crimping Tools, Electrical Wiring Accessories, Cable Management Products, Control Panel Accessories.

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

Ba

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

41-55

Ba

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

Satisfactory

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

USD 60000

 

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Since registry details could not be available despite of our continuous efforts, we have based our report on whatever info we could manage from our source.

 

Management remained non-cooperative during current investigation.

 

Subject is a well established company having satisfactory track. Trade relations are reported as fair. Payments are usually correct and as per commitments.

 

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

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office :

3rd Floor, Rawal Building No.2, 418, Lamington Rd., Opp. IndusInd Bank, Mumbai - 400 004. India.

Tel. No.:

91-22-6636 4800

Fax No.:

91-22-6636 0708

Mobile :

91-9324874745

E-Mail :

bca@hexworldwide.com / bca@vsnl.com

Website :

http://www.hexworldwide.com

 

 

Overseas Office :

United Kingdom
Mr. Dipak Patel / Mr. Hasmukh Patel 
Prideyear 1996 Ltd. 
235 Haydons Road 
London, SW19 8TY 
United Kingdom 
Tel: 004420 85406168 
Facsimile: 0044 208 540 7010 
Cell: 0044 7957 123742 
Email: pride.1996@virgin.net 
Website: www.prideyear.com
      

South Africa
Mr. Ian Downard
Three D Agencies (Pty) Ltd.
135 Moore Road
Durban
South Africa
Tel: + 27-31-305 8922 
Facsimile: + 27-31-305 8951

Johannesburg office:
Tel : +27-11-392 3804 
Facsimile : +27-11-392 3812
Sales & Marketing 
Email: iand@three-d.co.za
Website: http://www.three-d.co.za


Malaysia
Mr. R. S. Agrawal.
M/s. Agrawal's SDN BHD.
Dataran Palma
Jalan Selaman 1
Off Jalan Ampang
Ampang 68000
Selangor, Malaysia
Tel: + 6-03-4270 2044
Facsimile : + 6-03-4270 2453
E-mail: agrawals@tm.net.my
     

West Indies 
Mr. Gerard
Modern Electrical Supplies Ltd.
265 Eastern Main Road, Tunapuna,
Trinidad, West Indies
Tel. : + 868-663-9078 / 2121/ 2227
Facsimile : + 868-645-6930
Email : model@tstt.net.tt 

                                           


Nigeria
Mr. Godwin N. Okenmuo.
M/s. Winners Peace Ind. Ltd.
Head Office : 
Block 37, No. 9, Alaba Int'l Market, 
Ojo-Lagos, Nigeria. 
Tel: +234 1 7746035 
Facsimile: +234 1 5554354

Onitsha Office : 
14/16, Okwei Street, P.O. Box 1552, 
Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria. 
Tel: +234 46 212753 / +234 46 485322 
Email: godwinners@nigol.net.ng / gnwabufo@yahoo.com
                                                 

Kenya
Doshi & Co. (Electrical) Ltd.
P.O. Box 40671, GPO 00100,
Nairobi, Kenya.
Tel: +254 20 823401/9
Fax: +254 20 531152 / 823997
Email: deepak@doshigroup.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                           


North America 
T.I. Electric U.S.A.
Florida - 33467
USA 
Email: tiba@bellsouth.net
           

 

Tel. No.:

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

Name :

Mr. Manish Desai

Designation :

Director  (International Operations)

 

 

Name :

Mr. Mahesh Mehta

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Amol Pagare

Designation :

Export Manager - U.K. and Europe

 

 

Name :

Mr. Jayesh Morakhia

Designation :

Director

 

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer and Exporter of HEX Brand Tinned Copper Terminals, In - Line Connectors as per BS/DIN & other Standards, Bi - Metallic Lugs & Connectors, Ring/ Fork/ Pin/ Snap - on Terminals. Crimping Tools, Electrical Wiring Accessories, Cable Management Products, Control Panel Accessories.

 

 

Imports from :

Malaysia

 

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

No. of Employees :

170

 

 

Bankers :

Union Bank of India

 

 

Banking Relations :

--

 

 

Auditors :

Rajiv Sheth and Associates

Chartered Accountants

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

 

NA

 

 

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

500000

Equity Shares

Rs. 10 each

Rs. 5.000 millions

 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

 

No Subsequent financials could be available from any sources. Management remained non-cooperative during current investigation.

 


ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET

 

SOURCES OF FUNDS

 

 

31.03.2003

31.03.2002

SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Share Capital

 

5.000

5.000

3] Reserves & Surplus

 

9.834

10.542

NETWORTH

 

14.834

15.542

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

 

8.453

7.573

2] Unsecured Loans

 

0.800

1.353

TOTAL BORROWING

 

9.253

8.926

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

 

3.008

--

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

 

27.095

24.468

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

 

16.492

15.236

Capital work-in-progress

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

 

0.206

0.206

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 
Inventories
 

 

 

 
Sundry Debtors
 

63.119

53.344

 
Cash & Bank Balances
 

 

 

 
Other Current Assets
 

 

 

 
Loans & Advances
 

 

 

Total Current Assets
 

63.119

53.344

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS
 

 

 

 
Current Liabilities
 

52.722

44.317

 
Provisions
 

 

 

Total Current Liabilities
 

52.722

44.317

Net Current Assets
 

10.397

9.027

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

 

--

--

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

 

27.095

24.468

 

PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

31.03.2003

31.03.2002

Sales Turnover [including other income]

 

155.096

105.996

 

 

 

 

Profit/(Loss) Before Tax

 

2.223

3.565

Provision for Taxation

 

0.246

0.200

Profit/(Loss) After Tax

 

1.977

3.365

 

 

 

 

Total Expenditure

 

15287.358

10243.185

 

 


KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

 

31.03.2003

31.03.2002

PAT / Total Income
(%)
 

1.274

3.174

 
 
 

 

 

Net Profit Margin

(PBT/Sales)

(%)

 

1.433

3.363

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Total Assets

(PBT/Total Assets}

(%)

 

2.785

5.182

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Investment (ROI)

(PBT/Networth)

 

 

0.149

0.229

 

 

 

 

 

Debt Equity Ratio

(Total Liability/Networth)

 

 

4.177

3.425

 

 

 

 

 

Current Ratio

(Current Asset/Current Liability)

 

 

1.197

1.203

 

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

 

The company is certified by ISO 9001 : 2000.

 

 

AS PER WEBSITE

 

Activities:
Manufacturer and Exporter of HEX Brand Tinned Copper Terminals, In - Line Connectors as per BS/DIN & other Standards, Bi - Metallic Lugs & Connectors, Ring/ Fork/ Pin/ Snap - on Terminals. Crimping Tools, Electrical Wiring Accessories, Cable Management Products, Control Panel Accessories.


Copper Bonded/ Solid Copper Earthing & Grounding Rods & Plates, Lightning Arresters, Copper Alloy Brass, Gunmetal Clamps, Couplers, Bonds, Earthing Accessories, Tape Clamp, Clips, Conductors, Copper Tapes, Strips, Bushbars, Flexible Copper Braids & Laminates, Earth Bars & Disconnecting Links Lightning Protection Systems, Arrestors.
Brass Industrial Cable Glands & Accessories, Wiping Glands, Brass Neutral Links & Bars, Earthing Blocks, Line Taps/Split Bolts, Brass Turned & Precision Components, Nipples, Adaptors, Sleeves, Brass, Bronze Casting.


G I Switch Socket Boxes, Conduits, Conduit Fittings, Junction Boxes, Cable Trunkings, Din Rails, DMC Bus Bar Supports/ Insulators, Control Panel Locks, Hinges, PVC Heat Shrinkable Sleeves, Cable Jointing Kits, Copper Wire Mesh, Constant Force Springs, Metal Canisters, S. S. Cable Ties, Earthing Clamps.


Fasters, Ferrous, Non - Ferrous Nuts Bolts Washers, Fixing Bolts Etc.

 

Trade names

HEX

 

 

Export

Worldwide

 

Import

Malaysia

 

Kompass product & service categories

P = Producer
D = Distributor
S = Service provider
E = Export
I = Import
web link   = website link
showcase = showcase

Products & services

 

» Other products and services

Description of the Kompass classification codes

Metals and semi-finished products for electronic and electrical use  

Non-ferrous metal semi-manufactured products  

Fasteners and fixing devices, metal, industrial  

Power line cable and wire fittings

Earthing equipment and components

 

 

Date established 

1991

Number of employees (total in the company) 

170

Company type 

Headquarter

Other locations: 

U. K. : 235 Haydons Road London, SW19 8TY United Kingdom Phone: 004420 85406168 Fax: 004420 85407010 Contact : Mr. Dipak Patel / Mr. Hasmukh Patel.; Email : pride.1996@virgin.net
Johannesburg Phone: 27-11-3923804 Fax: 27-11-3923812 Email: iand@three-d.co.za
West Indies 265 Eastern Main Road, Tunapuna, Trinidad, West Indies Phone: 868-663-9078 / 2121/ 2227 Fax: 868-645-6930 Email : model@tstt.net.tt
South Africa : 135 Moore Road Durban South Africa Phone: 27-31-3058922 Fax: 27-31-3058951 Contact : Mr. Ian Downard
Nigeria Block 37, No. 9, Alaba Int'l Market, Ojo-Lagos, Nigeria. Phone: 234-1-7746035 Fax: 234-1-5554354 Contact : Mr. Godwin N. Okenmuo.
Onitsha 14/16, Okwei Street, P.O. Box 1552, Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria. Phone: 234 46 212753 / 485322 Email: godwinners@nigol.net.ng gnwabufo@yahoo.com
North America Florida - 33467 USA Email: tiba@bellsouth.net
Kenya P.O. Box 40671, GPO 00100, Nairobi, Kenya. Phone: 254-20-823401/9 Fax: 254-20-531152 / 823997 deepak@doshigroup.com
Jamnagar, Vapi

Office hours 

Mon-Sat 10 Am to 6 Pm

Quality assessment: 

ISO 9001:, 2000

Members of 

EEPC, WTC, Indo German Chamber Of Commerce

Email addresses 

Email us today 

web link 

http://www.hexworldwide.com

Turnover (2004) 

250 000 000 INR

Export Revenue: (2004) 

200 000 000 INR

Bank(s) 

Union Bank of India

 

The spirit of perseverance has served us well in the last 18 years, reason why its manufacturing unit is one of the largest of its kind in Asia.

Its total commitment to quality has seen Brass Copper & Alloy (I) Ltd. export to more than 74 countries around the world. Electrical Accessories, Earthing Equipments, Lightning Protection Systems, Copper and other Ferrous & Non Ferrous Metals are part of our product range that are sold under the HEX brand.

All products conform to International Standards and are tested in a Names approved laboratory in U.K., for British Standard.

Its culture, mindset and attitude enables us to compete successfully in the world market place. They at Brass Copper & Alloy (I) Ltd. believe that the search for excellence is a continuous process and our achievements are purely milestones in the long journey hose fittings.

 

 

 

Company Profile

 


Cable Glands, Cooper Cable Lugs Terminal ends , Earthing Rods Equipments & Lightening Protection systems and all types of Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Electrical Accessories all in-house.

State of the art Manufacturing Unit at Vapi, Gujarat.
Vasai Factory

The manufacturing plant, one of the largest of its kind in ASIA, is equipped to make all our products in-house right from conversion to the final product.

Its range of products has over the past years become synonymous with Brass and Copper Electrical Accessories in the International markets of the Middle East, South East Asia, Australia, U.K., U.S.A., South Africa, Europe etc. They have been successfully exporting to 74 countries the full range.

thet sell its Products under the Brand name of "HEX". They hope you will join those who have discovered HEX's outstanding record and its commitment to the value of Quality and Professional Service. The Watchword for us is HEXECELLENCE.

 

 

Nylon Cable Glands copper Lugs, terminal ends, copper bonded earthing rods lightining protection system, Electrical Hardware Accessories, bathroom sanitry fittings, hose, copper rod .

 

PRODUCT GUIDE
 
                

 

  Brass Cable Glands of various types with related accessories

  Brass Electrical Components / Fittings

  Earthing Rods / Plates & Accessories

  Switch Socket Boxes

  Cable Terminal Ends, Cable Lugs, Cable Shoes, Inline Connectors and Links

  Plumbing & Sanitary Fittings

  Earthing Clamps

  Metal Components

  Brass Conduit Fittings like Bushes, Adaptors

  Crimping Tool Systems

  Special Products

  Screw Sleeves / Connectors

  Silver Laminated Electrical Brass / Copper Components

  Split Bolt Connectors / Line Taps

  Stainless Steel Cable Ties

  Mechanical Connectors

  Conduit Fittings like Circular Junction Boxes, Looping Box, Covers, Elbows, Bends, Tees, Coupling, Saddles, Hook, Crampets, Conduit Unions, Reducers, Adaptors, Cable Trunking

 

 

Quality Policy

 

 

Hex shall strive to delight the customer by continuously improving the quality of its products and services through

 

 

 

 


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]         Records 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.45.39

UK Pound

1

Rs.85.88

Euro

1

Rs.58.55

 

 

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

6

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

6

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

6

--LEVERAGE

1~10

6

--RESERVES

1~10

6

--CREDIT LINES

1~10

6

--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

NO

--LISTED

YES/NO

NO

--OTHER MERIT FACTORS

YES/NO

NO

TOTAL

 

44

 

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

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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