MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

20.03.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

PRAKASH SILKS AND SAREES

 

 

Registered Office :

87, Gandhi Road, Kanchipuram-631501, Tamilnadu

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2006

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

1989

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

CHEP07549D

 

 

PAN No.:

[Permanent Account No.]

AACFP6924E

 

 

Legal Form :

Partnership Concern with an Unlimited Liability of the Partners

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturers of Silk Sarees for Domestic Sales.

 

 

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 80000

 

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is a well-established and reputed concern having satisfactory track. Partners are reported as experienced and respectable businessmen. Trade relations are reported as fair. Business is active. Payments are usually correct ad as per commitments.

 

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

 

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office :

87, Gandhi Road, Kanchipuram-631501, Tamilnadu, India

Tel. No.:

91-44-27222626/ 27223461/ 67271626

Fax No.:

91-44-27221186

E-Mail :

prakashsilks@vsnl.com, prakashsilks@sancharnet.in, admin@prakashsilks.com

Website :

http://www.prakashsilks.com

 

 

Factory 1 :

Weaving and sarees making is done on a contract basis from the famous weavers of Kanchipuram. Designs are provided by the younger generation of the family.

 

 

Branches :

Prakash Agencies

 

447, Gandhi Road, Kanchipuram-631501

Tel. No.:

91-44-27230627

E-Mail :

prakashagencies@vsnl.com, prakashagencies@sancharnet.in

 

 

PARTNERS

 

Name :

Mr. K Thulasi Sah

Designation :

Partner

 

 

Name :

Mr. K. Nagoo Sah

Designation :

Partner

 

 

Name :

Mr. Ganesh Sah

Designation :

Partner

 

 

Name :

Mr. K.T. Prakash Sah

Designation :

Partner

 

 

Name :

Mr. K.N. Easwar Sah

Designation :

Partner

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturers of Silk Sarees for Domestic Sales.

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

No. of Employees :

20 (Weaving is done on contract labour)

 

 

Bankers :

State Bank of India, Kanchipuram

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

Satisfactory

 

 

Sister Concern :

Prakash Agencies

 

 

Authorised Dealers for :

v      BPL

v      Samsung

v      LG

v      Sony

v      Onida

v      Electrolux Kelvinator

v      Whirlpool

v      Godrej

v      IFB

v      Voltas

v      Nokia

v      Motorola

v      Sumeet

v      Prestige

v      Philips

v      Usha

v      Bajaj

v      Butterfly

v      Premier

v      Sowbaghya

v      Duroflex

v      Kurl-on

v      Titan

v      Sonata

v      Nilkamal

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Capital Investment :

 

Owned :

Rs.20.000 millions

Borrowed :

--

Total :

Rs.20.000 millions

 

 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

Particulars

 

 

 

31.03.2006

Sales Turnover

 

 

70.000

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

Website Details :

 

Prakash Silks & Sarees a leading name in the world of Sarees, was established in 1989 by Mr. K.Thulasi Sah and Mr. K.Nagoo Sah with the sole aim to fulfill the modern day women’s expectation in the field of sarees.

 

Since inception, They have grown by leaps and bounds and have created a niche in the market for itself. Today, they stands tall in the world of sarees of any kind.

 

Currently With Mr. K.T.Prakash Sah, Mr. K.N.Eshwar Sah, Mr. Ganesh Sah at the helm of the affairs, their creativity is brought out in exclusive designing of the saree. The stunning creation should be seen to be believed.

 

Of the various silks produced in India,their silk has acquired a legendary reputation all over India, thanks to the skill and artistry of the silk weavers. Their sari is made of a heavy silk, so durable that it may be hand washed in water at home. A hallmark of the Kanchipuram is the bold and bright color, favored by almost every Indian woman. Their saree will always find a place in every South Indian bride's trousseau. And now this great tradition of Kanchipuram silk is ready to capture the hearts of the Western World. Indian silks and Kanchipuram silk in particular have been creating waves in the fashion capitals of the world and in haute couture since early last year.

 

Their saree is a tradition often passed on from mother to daughter over several generations as an heirloom. Each saree is normally six yards in length and some come in nine yard lengths too, varying in width. They are a popular attire for a myriad of social occasions like weddings, religious ceremonies and even parties.

 

 

Products :

 

Their silk saree has been popular in Kanchipuram- for its sheer variety of designs, weaving and quality. This is largely due to the fact that Kanchipuram has the unique distinction of producing different varieties of silk saree.

 

There are four main varieties of silk saree produced by a distinct variety of silkworm feeding on a specific host plant. Silk saree is a protien fibre, produced by the silkworm for spinning around its cocoon. This fibre (filament) is unwound to obtain silk. Yarn is produced by twisting the fibre, which is then dyed, warped and finally woven to produce fabric.

           

 

 

Silk saree weavers in Kanchipuram have contributed to the development and fame of Indian silksaree. Across the length and breadth of the country, generations of weavers continue to create magic giving their creations a distinct touch - through the use of colours and designs.

 

 

 

The glamour of the Kanchipuram silk saree lies in its colour contrasts. Pyramidical temple borders, checks, stripes and floral "buttas" are traditional designs you will find in a Kanchipuram saree. In a genuine Kanchipuram saree, the border, body and pallav are woven separately and then interlocked together. The joint is woven so strongly that even if the saree tears, the pallav (or border) will not detach.

           

Whether you're buying a saree, or fabric, here are some tips on what to look for when buying silk saree.

 

When you consider the fact that it takes three weavers approximately 7 to 10 days to weave one saree (46" X 168"), it is not surprising that silk saree is expensive. Watch out for "throw away" priced silk - it's unlikely to be the real thing.

 

Check the weight - the heavier the silk saree, the longer it will last.

 

If there is zari work, ask if the zari is pure. Imitation zari will turn black in a couple of years. Incidentaly, "pure gold" zari is a misnomer - it is not gold thread but has at its core a silk thread over which silver wire is twisted and then dipped in gold.

 

The best way of checking for purity of silk saree is to take a few threads and burn them. Pure silk will coagulate and leave a black powdery residue - not to be confused with ash. You will also find a faintly unpleasant odour.

 

Of-course, the best bet always, will be to buy silk saree from a reliable and established outlet.

 

Contrary to popular belief, good silk saree is not difficult to maintain. Caring for silk saree is simple - and if done properly, will last for years! Here's how

 

The best way of washing silk saree is the tried and tested traditional way. Just squeeze a few drops of lime in cold water. Dip the silk and rub gently, remove, wring lightly and dry away from direct sunlight.

 

If using soap, make sure it's mild. Use cold water and do not soak silk in soap water. Dip, rub gently, rinse and dry in the shade.

 

Avoid the use of chemicals - these may damage the silk, and end up reducing its life considerable.

 

Other Services

 

In Ground floor the following products are available :

T.V., Fridge, Air Conditions, Audio, Washing Machine, Clocks, Grinder, Cell Phones, House Hold Articles.

 

In First Floor Fan, Mixi, Gas Stove, Cooker, Suitcase, Non-Stick, Plastic Chairs are available         

 

In Second floor All kinds of Furnitures, Dinning Table, Dressing Table, Cots, Beros, Mattress and Pillow are available.

 

They are Specialist in Selling Computers.

 


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.43.63

UK Pound

1

Rs.85.58

Euro

1

Rs.58.08

 

 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

6

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

5

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

5

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

6

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

5

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

5

--LEVERAGE

1~10

5

--RESERVES

1~10

5

--CREDIT LINES

1~10

--

--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

NO

--AFFILIATION

YES/NO

NO

--LISTED

YES/NO

NO

--OTHER MERIT FACTORS

YES/NO

YES

TOTAL

 

46

 

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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