MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

22.02.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

RALSON (INDIA) LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

J 38 Udyog Nagar, Rohtak Road, Delhi-110041

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financial (as on) :

31-03-2005

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

01-01-1996

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

55-42836

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

U51909DL1974PLC042836

 

 

TAN No.:

(Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.)

DELR05554D

 

 

Legal Form :

A closely held public limited liability company.

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturers and Exporters of Tyres and Tubes

 

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 2250000

 

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Usually correct

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is a well established company having fine track. Directors are reported as experienced, respectable and resourceful industrialists. Their trade relations are fair. A financial position is good. Payments are usually correct and as per commitments.

 

The company can be considered good for normal business dealings. It can be considered as a promising business partner in a medium to long run. 

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office :

J 38 Udyog Nagar, Rohtak Road, Delhi-110041

Tel. No.:

91-11-25473917/25473918

Fax No.:

91-11-25473918/25473735

E-Mail :

Ralson.ldh@rmc.sprintrps.ems.vsnl.net.in

Area :

10 acres

 

 

Factory 1 :

Ralson Nagar, GT Road, Ludhiana-141003, Punjab, India

Tel. No.:

91-161-2511501 to 2511510

Fax No.:

91-161-2511511, 2511512 upto 510

E-Mail :

Ralson.ldh@rmc.sprintrps.ems.vsnl.net.in

Website :

http://www.ralson.com

Area :

10 acres

 

 

Factory 2 :

J 38 Udyog Nagar, Rohtak Road, Delhi-110041

Tel. No.:

91-11-25473917

Fax No.:

91-11-25473735

 

DIRECTORS

 

Name :

Mr. Sanjeev Pahwa

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Krishna Rani

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Dr. M.A. Zahir

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mrs. Priyanka Arora

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mrs. Rachna Pahwa

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Deepak Jain

Designation :

Company Secretary

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturers and Exporters of Tyres and Tubes

 

 

Products :

Tyres and Tubes

 

 

Brand Names :

‘RALCO’

 

 

Exports to :

Tyres and Tubes for cycle and rickshaw to UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Srilanka and Europe

 

 

Imports from :

Raw Chemicals and Materials from Japan, Germany, Korea and china

 

 

Terms :

 

Selling :

L/C, Cash and Credit at sight

 

 

Purchasing :

L/C and Credit (30 days)

 

PRODUCTION STATUS

 

Particulars

 

 

Licensed Capacity

Installed Capacity

Tyres and Tubes and Hub and Acc, (Cycle)

 

 

NA

NA

Auto Tyres

 

 

NA

1500 per day

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

No. of Employees :

800

 

 

Bankers :

Ø       State Bank of India, Miller Ganj, Ludhiana-141003

 

Ø       State Bank of Patiala, Miller Ganj, Ludhiana-141003

 

Ø       Corporation Bank, SCO-34, Feroze Gandhi Market, Pakhowal Road, Ludhiana-141003

 

Ø       Punjab National Bank, Dhandari Kalan, Ludhiana-141003

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

Satisfactory 

 

 

Auditors :

Dass Khanna and Company

Chartered Accountants

B-XX-711, 1st Floor, Gurdev Nagar, Pakhowal Road, Ludhiana-141001

 

 

Associates/Subsidiaries :

Ø       Ralco Enterprises

Ralcon Exports

Trading and Expor

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

21000000

Equity Shares

Rs. 10/- each

Rs. 210.000 millions

 

 

 

 

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

4106100

Equity Shares

Rs. 10/- each

Rs. 41.061 millions

 

 

 

 

428630

Equity Shares

Rs. 10/- each

Rs. 4.286 Millions

 

Total

 

Rs. 45.347 millions

 


 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

 

ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET

 

SOURCES OF FUNDS

 

 

31.03.2005

31.03.2004

SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Share Capital

 

45.347

41.061

2] Share Application Money

 

0.000

0.000

3] Reserves & Surplus

 

548.567

397.469

4] (Accumulated Losses)

 

0.000

0.000

NETWORTH

 

593.914

438.530

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

 

286.858

238.041

2] Unsecured Loans

 

81.476

66.368

TOTAL BORROWING

 

368.334

304.409

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

 

21.390

2.972

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

 

983.638

745.909

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

 

359.452

200.037

Capital work-in-progress

 

20.065

14.406

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

 

1.687

17.787

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

 

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 
Inventories
 

340.676

274.965

 
Sundry Debtors
 

509.706

400.462

 
Cash & Bank Balances
 

8.689

18.042

 
Other Current Assets
 

0.000

0.000

 
Loans & Advances
 

96.726

118.150

Total Current Assets
 

955.797

811.619

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS
 

 

 

 
Current Liabilities
 

353.659

297.942

 
Provisions
 

 

 

Total Current Liabilities
 

353.659

297.942

Net Current Assets
 

602.138

513.677

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

 

0.296

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

 

983.638

745.907

 


PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

31.03.2005

31.03.2004

Sales Turnover [including other income]

 

2453.511

250.552

 

 

 

 

Profit/(Loss) Before Tax

 

124.575

244.485

Provision for Taxation

 

47.501

228.050

Profit/(Loss) After Tax

 

77.074

16.435

 

 

 

 

Export Value

 

40.277

55.714

 

 

 

 

Import Value

 

217.775

45.118

 

 

 

 

Total Expenditure

 

2628.935

2481.076

 

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

 

31.03.2005

31.03.2004

PAT / Total Income
(%)
 

3.14

6.56

 
 
 

 

 

Net Profit Margin

(PBT/Sales)

(%)

 

5.08

97.58

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Total Assets

(PBT/Total Assets}

(%)

 

9.47

24.17

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Investment (ROI)

(PBT/Networth)

 

 

0.21

0.56

 

 

 

 

 

Debt Equity Ratio

(Total Liability/Networth)

 

 

1.22

1.37

 

 

 

 

 

Current Ratio

(Current Asset/Current Liability)

 

 

2.70

2.72

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

 

TRADE REFERENCES

 

Ø       Atlas Cycle Industries Limited, Sonepat

Ø       Hero Cycle Limited, Ludhiana

Ø       A one Cycle Limited, Ludhiana

Ø       Nahar Exports Limited, Ludhiana

 

 

SCHEME OF AMALGAMATION OF RAM LUBHYA AND SONS LIMITED WITH RALSON India LIMITED

 

During the year a scheme of amalgamation of Ram Lubhaya and Sons Limited (RLSL) with Ralson (India) Limited (RIL) was formulated. The scheme was approved by Creditors and members of the respective companies and the same was got sanctioned by the Honble High Court of Delhi and Honble high Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarah vide their orders dated 28/10/2005 and 10/11/2005 respectively. As per the scheme Ram, Lubhaya  and sons Limited stands vested with the company w.e.f. 01-01-2005. This is expected to enhance the shareholders values and will improve the competitiveness of amalgamated entity.

 

PERFORMANCE REVIEWE 

 

Cycle Division

During the financial year ended March 31, 2005 company’s Cycle Division achieved salsas of Rs. 2696.179 millions against Rs. 2508.052 millions during the previous year, registering a growth of 7.50 %. Sales of auto division during three months ended March 31, 2005 was Rs. 24.166 millions. Operating profit before interest and depreciations amounted to Rs. 202.390 millions as against Rs. 104.737 millions during the previous year, Net profit after providing for interest depreciation and current and deferred tax amounted to Rs. 77.075 millions as against Rs. 16.436 millions during the previous years.   

 

AS PER WEBSITE

 

With professional expertise and thoroughness in every operation, Ralson today stands tall as India's largest company in the field of bicycle & Automobile tyres, tubes and bicycle components. Ralson is the first and only Bicycle Tyre manufacturer in India to be accredited with an ISO 9001 Certification. Led from the front by Mr. Sanjeev Pahwa, Chairman-Cum-Director, Ralson is taping the full potential of booming global market and the promising domestic scenario. Company's turnover has shot up from US $ 65.27 m in 2004 surpassing the industry's annual growth rate.

Nothing But the Best Ralson's Quality

They aim to achieve not just customer satisfaction but customer delight. The customer's joy in its products is the ultimate measure of success. Total quality is its overriding concern. It is both a goal and a path, as they strive for continuous quality improvement. Sophisticated controls are used to ensure that the end products meet the highest quality standards.

Rich Variety : Ralson's Range
Expect nothing but the widest possible range of tyres (Nylon & Cotton, Coloured, Gumwall, White wall & Black), tubes (Natural & Butyl rubber) and components from us. The consistent quality and rich variety of their product range ensures that they always meet customer aspirations. Their proactive R & D department fuels momentum for growth by continuously developing newer sizes and designs.

Modernization and Expansion : Ralson Vision

Inherent dynamism, spirit of enterprise and an all encompassing vision has helped us to initiate many new high growth activities. The company has set up a separate plant for automobile tyre.
A major expansion activity is afoot in company's tyre plant also to enhance the production capacity.

World to conquer : Ralson Exports

They have taken up the challenge of delivering quality tyres, tubes and components to demanding markets abroad. They are all set to repeat in the international market the success they have enjoyed in the domestic market. Already they have made their presence felt in Europe, South & Central America, South East Asia, Gulf, Middle East & Africa.

Ralson has rather been successful in creating a brand image of quality, innovation and workmanship.

Ralson Auto Tyres, being introduced recently in the market, are being manufactured at Doraha near Ludhiana in a state-of-the-art plant. The Company is presently concentrating on manufacturing of Moped, Scooter, Motorcycle, Three wheeler & LCV tyres. Rubber compounds of Ralson auto tyres have been developed keeping durability, grip & ruggedness in  mind. So the riders can race or ride on Ralson Tyres confidently both on & off-road.

Ralson Auto Tyres have successfully cleared the quality test at Central Institute of Road Transport, Pune. During actual use, they will last as long as the best brands available in tyre market in India. Ralson Tyres are being supplied as original equipment in coveted scooter, moped & motorcycle brands.

Ralson will strive forward into the future with confidence to accomplish it's goal of providing range of tyres at affordable price & continue to expand it's production facility & thereby in winning confidence of the users.

Ralson has taken up the challenge in delivering quality tyres, tubes and components to demanding markets abroad. They have already made their presence felt in the various countries of Africa, Gulf, Latin America and South Asia. Ralson's outstanding performance in export has also been lauded by Government of INDIA by way of the CAPEXIL TOP EXPORTS AWARDS.


Ralson products are not sought after by overseas buyers for their price, rather Ralson has been successful in creating a brand image of quality, innovation and workmanship. Ralson has an unmatched capability to custom make tyres, tubes and components for its overseas buyers.



Quality Control

 

 

Largest Product Range


Ralson offers the widest range of MTB, ATB & BMX tyres in Nylon or cotton cord, in black, colored, white-wall, skin wall or gum wall. Similarly, it offers tubes made of Butyl or Natural Rubber in as many sizes as goes the range of its tyres with various types of Valves.

 

Market Leader In India


Ralson accounts for the highest share of bicycle tyre/tube replacement market in India. It is also most favoured tyre brand of Hero, Avon, TI & Atlas - all prominent bicycle manufacturers of India.

 

Globally Accepted Quality

Ralson tyres and tubes are exported to countries of Europe, South and Central America, Africa, Middle-East, Gulf and Far-East. Ralson's outstanding performance in exports has won it Government of India, CAPEXIL Top Export Awards.

 Most Sophisticated R & D


Ralson has the most sophisticated and best equipped R&D set-up in cycle tyre industry in India to develop new materials, sizes & designs of company's product. This R&D set-up enjoys the recognition of Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India.

 

 

 

Diversification Plan


Ralson is now vigorously implementing a diversification plan to manufacture Automobile tyres for Two Wheelers. It has set-up a separate plant to manufacture Moped, Scooter and Motor- Cycle tyres. These products have been launched recently.

 

 


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. 44.28

UK Pound

1

Rs. 86.64

Euro

1

Rs. 58.10

 

 

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

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

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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