MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

08.09.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

J M BAXI AND COMPANY

 

 

Registered Office :

Sapt Building, 2nd Floor, 18, J. N. Heredia Marg, Ballard Estate, Mumbai – 400 001, Maharashtra

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

1918

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

MUMJ00698F

 

 

PAN No.:

[Permanent Account No.]

AAAFJ5198E

 

 

Legal Form :

Partnership Concern with an Unlimited Liability of the Partners.

 

 

Line of Business :

Subject is engaged in shipping agency and allied services.

 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

A

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

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

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

--

 

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Usually Correct

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is an old established concern in diversified field. Available information indicate high financial responsibility of the company. Trade relations are fair. Payments are usually correct and as per commitments.

The concern can be considered good for normal business dealings.

Management remained non-cooperative and declined business and financial details.

Hence, this report is based on indirect sources of information.

 

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office :

Sapt Building, 2nd Floor, 18, J. N. Heredia Marg, Ballard Estate, Mumbai – 400 001, Maharashtra, India.

Tel. No.:

91-22-22703779 / 616451 / 2 / 3

Fax No.:

91-22-22703629 / 22663871

E-Mail :

jca@jmbaxi.com

kbk@jmbaxi.com

mumbai@jmbaxi.com

Website :

http://www.blonnet.com/bline

www.jmbaxi.com

Area :

Large

Location :

Rented

 

 

Corporate Office :

16, Bank Street, P O Box 731, Mumbai 400 001

 

 

Head Office:

Sapt Building, 18 J N Heredina Marg, Ballard Estate, Mumbai 400 001, Maharashtra, India

Tel No.:

91-22-22616415

 

 

Other Areas :

A/C’s And Finance

Tel No.:91-22-22663871 (8 Line), 22663828 / 22663053, 22663848

Fax No.: 91-22-22654638

 

Stervedoring And Bulk Cargo Handling Operation

Address: 25, Bank Street, 2nd Floor, Fort, Mumbai 400 001, Maharashtra, India

Tel No.: 91-22-22665313 / 22663253 / 22652773

Fax No.: 91-22-22663260

E Mail: Blkcgo@Jmbaxi.Com

Contact: Mr. Raghunandan V

 

Business Development

Address: Sapt Building, 18, J N Heredia Marg, Ballared Estate, Mumbai 400 001, Maharashtra, India

Tel No.: 91-22-22703779 / 22703782 / 22659241 / 22692602

Email: Jca@Jmbaxi.Com

Contact:Mr. Alexander J C

 

Chartering Brokers

Address: Sapt Building, 18, J N Heredia Marg, Ballared Estate, Mumbai 400 001, Maharashtra, India

Tel No.: 91-22-22703631 / 22703632

Fax No.: 91-22-22695156 / 22664889

Email: Charmum@Jmbaxi.Com

Contact: Capt Rahul Bhargava

 

Clearing And Forwarding

Address: 29, Bank Street, Fort, Mumbai 400 001, Maharashtra, India

Tel No.: 91-22-22664227 / 22665762 / 22663543

Fax No.: 91-22-22664021

Email: Candf@Jmbaxi.Com

Contact: Mr. Ramakrishnan K

 

HR And Administration

Tel No.: 91-22-225663871

Fax No.: 91-22-22634279

Email: Admn@Jmbaxo.Com

 

International Freight Forwarding

Address: 29, Bank Street, Fort, Mumbai 400 001, Maharashtra, India

Tel No.: 91-22-22664227 / 22665762 / 22663543

Email: Iff@Jmbaxi.Com

Contact: Mr. Shetty S R

 

Mumbai Port Opearion And Agency Division

Address: Ready Money Mansion, 2nd Floor, 43, Veer Nariman Road, Mumbai 400 001, Maharashtra, India

Tel No.: 91-22-22045967 / 22045879 22044934 / 2285080 / 22047323 / 22876626

Fax No.: 91-22-22850302 / 22040382

Email: Rm@Jmbaxi.Com

Contact: Mr. D’souza V C

 

Offshore Division

Address: 70 – A, Saravodaya Building, 2nd Floor, 70 – A, Nehru Road, Extn, Vile Parle (East), Mumbai 400 099, Maharashtra, India

Tel No.: 91-22-26131111 / 26131277 / 26136652 / 26176016

Fax No.: 91-22-26116734

Email: Mummrkt@Jmbaxi.Com

Contact: Mr. S Roy

 

Outports Operations And Agency Division

Address: Sapt Building, 18, J N Heredia Marg, Ballared Estate, Mumbai 400 001, Maharashtra, India

Tel No.: 91-22-22679695 / 22679343 / 22692931 / 22663891

Fax No.: 91-22-2266892

Email: Oports@Jmbaxi.Com

Contact: Mr. Seldom G V (Capt)

 

Project Transoport Division

Address: 19, Bank Street, Fort, Mumbai 400 001, Maharashtra, India

Tel No.: 91-22-22660084 / 22663607 / 22661247

Fax No.: 91-22-22664888

Email: Proj@Jmbaxi.Com

Contact: Mr. Narayan R / Mr. J Gulati

 

 

Other Offices  :

·         Ahmedabad

·         Alang

·         Alleppey

·         Bangalore

·         Bedi Bunder

·         Belekeri

·         Beypore

·         Bharuch

·         Bhavnagar

·         Bhubaneshwar

·         Budge Budge

·         Calicut

·         Cannunore

·         Chennai

·         Colachel

·         Cuddalore

·         Dabhol

·         Dahej

·         Ennore

·         Gopalpur

·         Holdia

·         Hazira

·         Honavar

·         Jaigad

·         Jakhau

·         Jamnagar

·         Kakinada

·         Kandla

·         Karwar

·         Kiranpani

·         Kochi

·         Kolkata

·         Kundapur (DK)

·         Magdalla

·         Malpe

·         Malvan

·         Mandvi

·         Mangalore

·         Mormugao (Goa)

·         Mulkwarka

·         Mundra

·         Nagapattinam

·         Navlakhi

·         Neendakara

·         New Delhi

·         Nhava Sheva

·         Okhala

·         Panjai

·         Pradip

·         Pipavav

·         Pondicherry

·         Porbandar

·         Port Blair

·         Port Redi

·         Pune

·         Rajahmundry

·         Ratnagairi

·         Rozi

·         Salaya

·         Shrivardhan

·         Surat

·         Tadri

·         Tellicherry

·         Tuticorin

·         Umbharat

·         Vadinar

·         Vansiborsi

·         Verawal

·         Vijadurg

·         Visakhapatnam

·         Vizhinjam

 

 

Physical Address:

1st floor, Manganese House, Harbour Approach Road, Visakhapatnam 530 001, Andhra Pradesh, India

Tel. No.:

91-891-2563919 / 2563572 / 2502840 / 2569193 / 2561416

E-Mail :

mailto:vizag@jmbaxi.com

 

 

PARTNERS

 

Name :

Mr. Naresh J. Kotak

Designation :

Partner

Date of Birth/Age :

62 Years

Experience :

32 Years

 

 

Name :

Mr. Krishna P Kotak

Designation :

Partner

Date of Birth/Age :

42 Years

Experience :

31 Years

 

 

KEY EXECUTIVES

 

Name :

Mr. Capt. M N Patnaik

Designation :

Manager

 

 

Name :

Mr. N B Satya

Designation :

Senior Executive

 

 

Name :

Mr. V Surya Roa

Designation :

Senior Executive

 

 

Name :

Mr. K B Kotak

Designation :

Managing director

 

 

Name :

Mr. H B Daruwala

Designation :

Chief Accountant

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Subject is engaged in shipping agency and allied services.

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Customers :

Ø       Wholesalers

Ø       Retailers

Ø       End Users

Ø       Original Equipment Manufacturers

 

 

No. of Employees :

600 – (Group 4000)

 

 

Bankers :

Bank of Baroda, Main Branch, Mumbai – 400 001

Hong Kong Bank

 

 

Facilities :

The concern enjoy large facilities from its’ banker

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

--

 

 

Associates/Subsidiaries :

Ø       Visakha Container Terminal Private Limited

Address:(76% of J. M. Baxi + 26% Dubai Port Authority), Manganese House, 1st Floor, Vishakhapatnam – 530 001, Andhra Pradesh, India

Tel No. 91-891-2502164 / 2502140

Fax No. 91-891-2721981

E Mail :  contactus@vctpl.com

Services:

·         Priority movement of container vessels

  • Competitive vessel related charges
  • Bunkering and fresh water available
  • Promoting independent road connectivity to NH 5
  • Computerized yard management
  • Efficient and safe operating procedures complying with international standards
  • IT enabled gate complex
  • Administration building with communication facilities
  • Extensive IT network
  • Customs processing through EDI online
  • Online container tracking
  • Single window for all transactions

 

 

Ø       United Liner Agencies Private Limited (100% of J. M. Baxi & Company)

Established in the year 1947, has evolved into a leading logistics service provider in India and is accredited with the ISO 9001:2000 (Quality Management Systems) in August, 2002.

 

Ø       German Express Shipping Agencies Private Limited

 

Ø       Confreight India Private Limited

 

Ø       CMT Private Limited

 

Ø       Brinks Arya (Security Transport)

 

Ø       Arya Offshore Service Private Limited

 

Ø       Arya Communications India Private Limited

 

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Not Available

 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

Annual Sales Revenue – Rs. 20000.000 millions

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

As per web details:

 

Founded in 1916, subject is the largest, most efficient and professionally managed Shipping Agency House in India.

 

The Company has a strong presence in most of its business lines and leadership in several of the shipping support services.

 

 

The future plans are focussed on consolidating the existing activities and developing other shipping related areas as well.

 

Ø       A professionally managed Company offering expert services to Shipowners, Exporters and Importers.

Ø       Quality of Service and total commitment to their Clients and Principals.

Ø       Experienced professionals and specialists in every business activity.

Ø       Over 4000 employees nationwide.

Ø       Own offices at all major and minor ports on the East and West Coasts of India and at all important inland locations.

Ø       Nationwide round-the-clock Communication Network.

Ø       Comprehensive logistics support.

 

 

Shipping Support Services

 

Shipping Agency

They handle over 3500 vessels per annum at various Indian ports. These include: Tankers (VLCC/Crude/Products), LPG, LNG & Ammonia carriers, Bulk Cargo vessels, Container vessels, Break Bulk Liner vessels, Car carrier vessels, Cruise vessels, Naval vessels, Dredgers, Lash vessels, Offshore & onshore rigs, heavy lift cum submersible vessels, Supply vessels and helicopters.

 

The scope of their services comprehensively covers all requirements of the vessel. They offer services to vessels at all major and minor ports on the east and west coasts of India.

 

 

Agency Services For Cruise And Visiting Naval Ships

Armed with years of experience and expertise, their professionals and Master Mariners are fully geared to handle all types of cruise and visiting Naval ships at any port in India. Special arrangements include handling of passengers, crew, naval personnel both for embarking and disembarking operations. They maintain close liaison with port authorities, related government agencies, tourist bureaus, passenger handling companies, as well as, the Indian Navy.

 

 

Container Transport Management

With most of the liner cargo moving by containers, a separate cell has been established to handle containers at all major ports. Container Freight Stations and Inland Container Depots are equipped with their own sophisticated equipment such as Top Lifters and Trailers.

 

 

 


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.40.71

UK Pound

1

Rs.82.26

Euro

1

Rs.55.66

 

 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

7

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

7

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

7

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

7

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

7

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

7

--LEVERAGE

1~10

7

--RESERVES

1~10

7

--CREDIT LINES

1~10

7

--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

 

63

 

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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