MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

29.11.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

LUCID GEMS

 

 

Registered Office :

105, Regal Diamond Centre, Opera House, Mumbai 400 004, Maharashtra

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2007

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

1997

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

MUML04187B

 

 

PAN No.:

[Permanent Account No.]

AABFL0253H

 

 

Legal Form :

Partnership concern with an unlimited liability of the partners.

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer, Exporter and Importer of Cut and Polished Diamonds sizes from 2 pointers to 70 pointers.

 

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 460000

 

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Usually Correct

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

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

 

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

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office :

105, Regal Diamond Centre, Opera House, Mumbai 400 004, Maharashtra, India

Tel. No.:

91-22-23669451/ 52/, 23681011

Fax No.:

91-22-23685337/ 23649881

E-Mail :

lucidgems@lucidgems.com

info@lucidgems.com

Website :

www.lucidgems.com

Area :

1500 sq. ft.

Location :

Owned

 

PARTNERS

 

Name :

Mr. Kamal Bhansali

Designation :

Partner

Date of Birth/Age :

55 years

Qualification :

Graduate

Experience :

30 years

 

 

Name :

Mr. Siddharth Bhansali

Designation :

Partner

Date of Birth/Age :

21 years

Qualification :

Studying

 

 

Name :

Mrs. Anita Bhansali

Designation :

Partner

Date of Birth/Age :

45 years

Qualification :

Graduate

Experience :

25 years

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer, Exporter and Importer of Cut and Polished Diamonds sizes from 2 pointers to 70 pointers.

 

 

Products :

Diamonds

 

 

Exports :

 

Products :

Cut and Polished Diamonds

Countries :

Europe and USA

 

 

Imports :

 

Products :

Rough Diamonds

Countries :

Belgium

 

 

Terms :

 

Selling :

Cash or Credit

 

 

Purchasing :

L/C, D/A and D/P

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Customers :

Exporters

 

 

No. of Employees :

6

 

 

Bankers :

State Bank of India, Diamond Branch, India

 

 

Facilities :

P/C Rs. 120.000 Millions

 

Banking Relations :

Satisfactory

 

 

Auditors :

Harshad Patel

Chartered Accountants

Address :

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Tel. No.:

91-22-23894547

 

 

Associates/Subsidiaries :

Core Jewellery Private Limited

GJ 4SDF, Seepz, Andheri (East), Mumbai – 400 096, Maharashtra, India

Area:

6000 sq. ft.

Location:

Leased

Tel No.:

91-22-28291834

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Capital Investment :

 

Owned :

Rs. 115.000 Millions

Borrowed :

-

Total :

Rs. 115.000 Millions

 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

Particulars

 

 

31.03.2007

31.03.2006

Sales Turnover

 

420.000

350.000

 

Expected Sales (2007-08) : Rs. 550.000 Millions

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

Website Details Attached:

 

About Them

 

Subject is an ISO certified export house, which manufactures and exports polished diamonds. What makes Subject stand out from its counterparts is its special assortment. At Lucid there are IGA Certified Assorters who follow the international grading system, which is sought after by their international clients.

 

They have a wide spectrum of clients from all over the globe such as the U.S., Israel, South Africa, U.K., Sweden, Singapore, China, South Korea and Australia. They constantly endeavor to explore new markets and achieve higher goals in addition to establishing new contacts.

Everybody follows the 4 C's but they at Subject believe in an additional C- Customer Care. A company where commitment is a tradition and confidence earned. Be it quality, prompt delivery, customer service or competitive prices, there is no compromise. At Subject they indulge themselves to provide their customers with the best diamonds and the best service. Professionalism, expertise and exclusivity will count more than anything.

 

Recently they have set up their own manufacturing factory also in Surat. Now, the company endeavors to explore new markets globally and expand to all potential areas, thereby establishing a firm footing in the Gems & Jewellery Industry. This fact is substantiated by Subject' efforts to recently set up its own Jewellery manufacturing unit named M/s Core Jewellery Private Limited in Seepz, Mumbai. This unit is manufacturing diamond studded gold and platinum Jewellery for exports all over the globe.

 

Subject has a firm commitment to total customer satisfaction through dedication to continuous improvement and the highest standards of quality.

 

Services:

 

Subject is proud to be a part of the Diamond Industry in India, the hub of the World Diamond Industry. Subject is a DTC Sight holder. They follow the best practice principles of DTC. They are prime manufacturers of cut and polished diamonds ranging in sizes from 2 pointers to 70 pointers. They also manufacture sizes ranging from 4 grainers to 6 grainers. All above sizes are available from VVS to P3 quality, in white and cape colour.


Their assortment, purity, colour, etc... are verified by certified professionals trained by International Gemological Institute to ensure strict quality control.

 

The impeccably cut stones have a fire and luster unparalleled in the diamond industry. From flawless to piques, in round and fancies, the large inventory makes a jewelers life easy.

 

Core Jewellery:

 

They have their own Jewellery-manufacturing unit in the name of Core Jewellery. Core offers a consortium of Jewellery for the varied events of life and endeavors to be an integral part of all your celebrations.

 


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. 39.67

UK Pound

1

Rs. 81.78

Euro

1

Rs. 58.46

 

 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

5

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

5

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

5

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

5

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

5

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

5

--LEVERAGE

1~10

5

--RESERVES

1~10

5

--CREDIT LINES

1~10

5

--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

 

45

 

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.

 

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

NR

In view of the lack of information, we have no basis upon which to recommend credit dealings

No Rating

 

 

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