MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

09.02.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

J. K. SPICES & FOOD PRODUCTS

 

 

Registered Office :

103, Old Gunj Bazar, Unjha – 384 170, Gujarat, India.

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2006

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

01.04.1981

 

 

Legal Form :

Partnership Concern with an Unlimited Liability of the Partners.

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer & Exporter of Whole Spices, Ground Spices, Pulses and Tea.

 

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 30000

 

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Usually Correct

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is a well established concern having satisfactory track. Trade relations are fair. General financial position is satisfactory. 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 :

103, Old Gunj Bazar, Unjha – 384 170, Gujarat, India.

Tel. No.:

91-2767-254467/255367

Mobile No.:

91-9825060481

Fax No.:

91-2767-251052

E-Mail :

amit@jkspices.com

Website :

http://www.indianspice.co.in

http://www.jkspices.com

Area :

2000 sq. ft.

Location :

Rented

 

 

Factory :

J K Masala, 155/1 Opposite Preet Hotel, Near Paladia Cold Storage, National Highway No. 8, Braman Nada, Taluka Unjha, Mehsana – 384 170, Gujarat, India.

 

PARTNERS

 

Name :

Mrs. Bimladevi Jain

Designation :

Partners

 

 

Name :

Mr. Bhagchand Kumar Jain

Designation :

Partners

 

 

Name :

Mr. Jaykumar Jain

Designation :

Partners

 

 

Name :

Mrs. Lalitadevi Jain

Designation :

Partners

 

 

Name :

Mr. Chandrakumar Jain

Designation :

Partners

 

 

Name :

Mr. Rajendrakumar Jain

Designation :

Partners

 

 

Name :

Mr. Ashokkumar Jain

Designation :

Partners

 

 

Name :

Mr. Jitendrakumar Jain

Designation :

Partners

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer & Exporter of Whole Spices, Ground Spices, Pulses and Tea.

 

 

Products :

Whole Spices

 

Ø       Cumin Seeds (Jeera)

Ø       Ani Seeds (Saunf)

Ø       Bishops Weed (Ajwain)

Ø       Coriander Seeds (Dhaniya)

Ø       Fenugreek Seeds (Methi)

Ø       Poppy Seeds (Posta)

Ø       Psyllium Husk (Sat-Isabgol)

Ø       Kalonji (Kala Jeera)

Ø       Black Pepper (Kali Mirch)

Ø       Topica Globes (Sago)

Ø       Mustard Seeds (Red)

Ø       Mustard Seeds (Yellow)

Ø       Panch-Foran

 

Ground Spices

 

Ø       Turmeric Powder

Ø       Red Chilli Powder

Ø       Coriander Powder

Ø       Cumin Powder

Ø       Black Pepper Powder

Ø       Spicy Spices Powder (Garam Masala)

Ø       Vegetable Spices Powder (Subjee Masala)

 

Pulses

 

Ø       Masoor

Ø       Moong

 

Tea

 

Ø       Assam Strong CTC Tea.

 

 

Exports to :

Thailand, France and Australia.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Customers :

Wholesalers and Retailers

 

 

No. of Employees :

12

 

 

Bankers :

State Bank of India, Kolkata Branch

 

 

Facilities :

The concern do not enjoy any facilities from it’s bankers.

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

--

 

 

Sister Concern:

J K Masala

Line of Business:

Manufacturer & Exporter of Whole Spices, Ground Spices, Pulses and Tea.

 

 

Sister Concern:

Jain Brothers

Line of Business:

Manufacturer & Exporter of Whole Spices, Ground Spices, Pulses and Tea.

 

 

Sister Concern:

Ganeshlal J Kumar

Line of Business:

Manufacturer & Exporter of Whole Spices, Ground Spices, Pulses and Tea.

Sales:

Rs. 80.000 Millions

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Partners Capital :

 

 

 

Mrs. Bimladevi Jain

Rs. 2.032

Mr. Bhagchand Kumar Jain

Rs. 0.969

Mr. Jay Kumar Jain

Rs. 1.098

Mrs. Lalitadevi Jain

Rs. 1.556

Mr. Chandra Kumar Jain

Rs. 0.157

Mr. Rajendra Kumar Jain

Rs. 0.306

Mr. Ashok Kumar Jain

Rs. 0.346

Mr. Jitendra Kumar Jain

Rs. 0.802

 

 

TOTAL:

Rs. 7.266

 


 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET

 

SOURCES OF FUNDS

 

 

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Partners Share Capital

 

7.266

5.315

2] Share Application Money

 

0.000

0.000

3] Reserves & Surplus

 

0.000

0.000

4] (Accumulated Losses)

 

0.000

0.000

NETWORTH

 

7.266

5.315

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

 

0.000

0.178

2] Unsecured Loans

 

8.885

8.444

TOTAL BORROWING

 

8.885

8.622

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

 

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

 

16.151

13.937

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

 

1.142

1.101

Capital work-in-progress

 

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

 

0.001

0.001

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

 

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 

Inventories

 

2.411

3.384

 

Sundry Debtors

 

0.529

0.158

 

Cash & Bank Balances

 

1.625

0.728

 

Other Current Assets

 

0.004

0.003

 

Loans & Advances

 

11.234

10.125

Total Current Assets

 

15.803

14.398

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

 

0.765

1.542

 

Provisions

 

0.030

0.021

Total Current Liabilities

 

0.795

1.563

Net Current Assets

 

15.008

12.835

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

 

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

 

16.151

13.937

 


PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

Sales Turnover [including other income]

 

39.998

40.188

 

 

 

 

Profit/(Loss) Before Tax

 

0.990

0.150

Provision for Taxation

 

0.000

0.000

Profit/(Loss) After Tax

 

0.990

0.150

 

 

 

 

Total Expenditure

 

39.008

40.038

 

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

 

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

PAT / Total Income

(%)

 

2.48

0.37

 

 

 

 

 

Net Profit Margin

(PBT/Sales)

(%)

 

2.48

0.37

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Total Assets

(PBT/Total Assets}

(%)

 

5.84

0.97

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Investment (ROI)

(PBT/Networth)

 

 

0.14

0.03

 

 

 

 

 

Debt Equity Ratio

(Total Liability/Networth)

 

 

1.33

1.92

 

 

 

 

 

Current Ratio

(Current Asset/Current Liability)

 

 

19.87

9.21

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

AS PER WEBSITE DETAILS:

 

Profile

Indian spices are known for their capability of adding flavors and delicacy to any dish. Out of the 109 spices listed by the ISO, 75 are produced in the various regions of India. J.K. Spices & Food Products is the name of a legend engaged as a manufacturer, exporter and trading company of authentic Indian spices such as cumin seeds, aniseeds, bishops weeds, coriander seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, pulses, tea, etc. The entity was incorporated in the year 1953 with the sole motto of providing quality spices conforming to the worldwide food standards. The company is awarded with ISO 9001-2000 and SSI certification for its world class quality.

 

Superior packaging prevents the goods from contamination and ensures that the client discovers the same aroma as it was at the time of the packing. The company is equipped with sophisticated machinery and highly competent workforce to conserve the characterstics of spices. Well trained labour, personal supervision, uncompromising standards of hygiene and sanitation provides us an edge over the other players in the same arena. The laboratory is well equipped with the latest facilities for testing the different physical, chemical and microbiological characterstics of spices.

 

 

 

QUALITY ASSURANCE

 

The company employs latest standardized machinery in order to provide its client with the legitimate taste of Indian spices. Computerized Camera Clean fully automatic plant has been installed in order to facilitate hygienic production activity. The years of expertise in the arena has enabled us to develop effective methods of cleaning, processing and packaging to deliver second to none products in the world. The three layer laminated pack keeps the aroma and freshness of spices alive for a long period. Every product is dually checked by the experts before packaging.



ASSETS

 

Ø       Authentic products

Ø       State-of-the-art machinery

Ø       Highly qualified workforce

Ø       Wide range of products

Ø       Competent prices

Ø       ISO-9001-2000 certified products

Ø       World class quality control measures.


Ø        

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. 44.06

UK Pound

1

Rs. 86.34

Euro

1

Rs. 57.46

 

 

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

NO

--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

YES

TOTAL

 

54

 

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

NR

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

No Rating

 

 

 

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