MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

14.02.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

KARIGANUR MINERAL MINING INDUSTRY

 

 

Registered Office :

Embitee Complex, Bellary Road, Hospet – 583201, Karnataka, India

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2006

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

1973

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

BLRK02307E

 

 

PAN No.:

[Permanent Account No.]

AADFK0816D

 

 

Legal Form :

Partnership concern with an unlimited liability of all the partners.

 

 

Line of Business :

Subject acts as manufacturers and exporters of High Grade Fines Iron ores.

 

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 200000

 

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Usually correct

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is a well-established concern and fairing well. It’s trade relations are fair. Payments are usually correct and as per commitments. 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 :

Embitee Complex, Bellary Road, Hospet – 583201, Karnataka, India

Tel. No.:

91-8394-266254 / 2656776

Mobile No.:

91-9844090420

Fax No.:

91-8394-4645049

E-Mail :

info@kmmindustry.com

Website :

http://www.kmmindustry.com

Area :

1500 Sq. ft.

Location :

Owned

 

 

Factory :

Kariganpur Post, Hospet Taluk, Bellary District, Karnataka, India   

Tel. No.:

91-8394-465949 / 265776 / 2655447 / 265949

 

PARTNERS

 

Name :

Mr H Noor Ahmed

Designation :

Partner

Profile :

He Has been a significant contributor in mine planning, development of large-scale mechanisation of mines and plant management system. His continued efforts have helped promote organisational effectiveness and increase productivity.


Presently, the President of Bellary-Hospet sector Iron Ore Mine Owners & Supplier’s Association, he is associated with various professional bodies.

 

 

Name :

Mr H Abdul Wahab

Designation :

Partner

Address :

Embitee House, Station Road, Hospet – 583201, Karnataka, India

Profile :

He Has been intimately involved with the development and management of mines for more than 30 years now. His vast experience and efforts, on rebuilding of mines, management systems have been instrumental in raising the company to new heights of efficiencies.


He is also responsible for winning the national safety award in mines from the Ministry of Labour, Govt. of India, in the year 1986. He is associated with various professional bodies and is presently the Vice-President of Federation Indian Mineral Industry.

 

KEY EXECUTIVES

 

Name :

Mr H Sajjad Wahab

Designation :

Chief General Manager

Profile :

Brought up in the family business and trained in a renowned export house in Gulf. He has vast experience to shoulder the mining and marketing fields.


Ever versatile to plan and execute business to the best advantage of the firm, he has acquitted creditably to take the challenge of modernisation to steer ahead of others.

 

 

Name :

Mr Shankar K G

Designation :

General Manager

 

 

Name :

Mr Mahboob John

Designation :

Senior Manager

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Subject acts as manufacturers and exporters of High Grade Fines Iron ores.

 

 

Products :

Product range includes

  • High grade CLO with high tumbler index on 80 for DRI process
  • High grade fines for using as sinter feed.
  • Low grade fines for cement industry
  • Steel grey Haematite

 

 

Exports to :

Subject exports its products to China, Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea and Japan.

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Customers :

With company’s cutting edge technology and expertise in mining, company’s international perspective and infrastructure ensures that their clients receive the best possible service from KMMI. Company’s clients span both the corporate sector in diverse industries, such as steel production, manufacturing, and also public organizations including government departments.

 

Major customers includes

  • National Thermal Power Corporation
  • Bhabha Atomic Research centre, Mumbai
  • MMTC Limited
  • Larsen and Toubro Limited
  • Sathavahana Ispat Limited
  • Lloyds Metals and Engineers
  • Commodities Trading Company (CTC - Dubai)
  • Nobel Resource Limited, HongKong
  • Mitusi and Company (Hong Kong) Limited
  • Jindal Vijaynagar Steel Limited
  • Ispat Industries Limited (Dolvi)

 

 

No. of Employees :

150

 

 

Bankers :

State Bank of India, Hospet, Karnataka

Canara Bank, Hospet, Karnataka

 

 

Facilities :

The concern reported to enjoy some facilities from the bank.

 

 

 

Auditors :

Sarovar & Company

Chartered Accountants

Address :

Hospet, Karnataka

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Capital Investment :

 

Owned :

Rs 50.000 Millions

Borrowed :

NA

Total :

Rs 50.000 Millions

 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

Particulars

 

 

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

Sales Turnover

 

2400.000

2100.00

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

profile

 

Iron Ore is the basic raw material for the Steel Industry. India is one of the few countries endowed with large reserves of high quality Iron Ore which can meet the growing demand worldwide.

 

Resources : Haematite and Magnetite are the most important iron ore in India. Of these hematite belong to the Pre-Cambrian iron ore series and the ore is within banded iron ore formation occuring as massive, laminated, friable and also in powdery form. Major deposits of Iron Ore are located in the states of Bihar, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Goa. Bellary Hospet in Karnataka is blessed with mineable reserves of good quality iron ore deposits to the tune of about 1000 millions tonnes.

 

Kariganur Mineral Mining Industry (KMMI), is one of the leading Producer and Exporter of Iron Ore to Japan, China & South Korea through MMTC Limited. Kariganur Mines of Company is situated at about 60 kms from bellary in the State of Karnataka. Nearest Railway Station is Kariganur and Marmagoa are connected by rail of a distance of 560 Kms and 340 Kms respectively.

 

The company’s strength in mining and processing high tumbler iron ore lumps suitable for direct reduction process safely and cost effectively. The company offers to its’ customers all the cutting edge benefits of comprehensive, state of the art plant and machinery, top of the line professional talent and unfailing service.

 

 

Company Overview


The History of Kariganur Mineral Mining Industry (KMMI) dates back to the nineteen seventies. Since thirty years company is proud of a tradition of producing best Iron Ore to suit specific needs. The expertise & skill of yester years have been handed down from generation to generation infusing quality and perfection into company’s products.


kariganur Mineral Mining Industry is one of the leading Producers and Exporters of Iron Ore to China, Japan, Pakistan and other countries.



The Bellary-Hospet Sector in Karnataka State, India is blessed with reserves of high quality iron ore deposits to the tune of 1000 million tons which can be mined. Kariganur Mines belong to the NEB Range of the Sandur-Schist belt of Karnataka.


The Kariganur Mineral Mining Industry Iron ore mine is near National Highway No.63 with nearest railway station at 6 kms. The Ports at Chennai, Mormugao, Vishakhapatnam, Mangalore and Kakinada are well connected by road and railway network to KMMI.


KMMI's strength is mining and processing High tumbler Iron ore lumps for direct reduction process, Iron ore fines and calibrated Iron Ore in a safe and cost effective manner. KMMI is the sole producer of Steel Grey Hematite in Karnataka which has Iron content (Fe) of 68% with specific gravity as high as 4.9 and Tumbler Index of more than 90.


KMMI has emerged as a leading Iron ore producer and exporter from India. KMMI group has dynamic and aggressive plans for the future which will establish KMMI group as a pioneer in the Iron ore mining Industry.

Total Reserves of Kariganur Mineral Mining Industry Group is to the tune of 30 million tons.

 

 

Product Profile

 

List of all grades of KMMI Iron Ore

 

KMMI High Grade Iron Ore Fines*

Chemical Analysis

Fe  65% Min

Silica  2.75% Max

Alumina   2.75% Max

Phosporous 0.06% Max

Sulphur 0.02% Max

 

Physical Analysis

+ 10 mm 65%

 0 to 10 mm 65%

- 150 Micron 65%

 

KMMI Medium Grade Iron Ore Fines Fe 63/64%*

Chemical Analysis

Fe 63.50% Min

Silica 3.00% Max

Alumina 3.00% Max

Phosporous 0.06% Max

Sulphur 0.03% Max

 

Physical Analysis

+ 10 mm 5%

0 to 10 mm 95%

- 150 Micron 30%

 

KMMI High Grade Calibrated Iron Ore lumps*

Chemical Analysis

Fe 66.30% Min

Silica 2.75% Max

Alumina 2.75% Max

Phosporous 0.06% Max

Sulphur 0.02% Max

 

Physical Analysis

+ 40 mm 5%

+ 6-40 mm 80%

- 6 mm 15%

 

 

KMMI Medium Grade Calibrated Iron Ore lumps*

Chemical Analysis

Fe 63.50% Min

Silica 2.90% Max

Alumina 2.45% Max

Phosporous 0.06% Max

Sulphur 0.03% Max

 

Physical Analysis

+ 40 mm 5%

+ 6-40 mm 80%

- 6 mm 15%

 

 

 


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 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.44.09

UK Pound

1

Rs.86.59

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

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

YES

--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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