MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

24.09.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

THE ZOROASTRIAN CO-OPERATIVE BANK LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

Nirlon House, 5th Floor, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai – 400 030, Maharashtra, India.

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2007

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

17.06.1927

 

 

Legal Form :

Co-Operative Bank 

 

 

Line of Business :

Banking Activities

 

 

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 :

USD  250088

 

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Usually Correct

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is an old established cooperative bank having fine track. Board of directors comprise with respectable and educated Parsees who are honest and conservatives. Their trade relations are fair. Payments are correct and as per commitments.

 

The society can be considered good for any normal business dealings at usual trade terms and conditions.

 

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered & Central Office :

Nirlon House, 5th Floor, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai – 400 030, Maharashtra, India.

Tel. No.:

91-22-66661010

Fax No.:

91-22-66661810

E-Mail :

zcblco@hathway.com

Website :

http://www.zoroastrianbank.com

 

 

Processing & Administrative Office:

Zoroastrian Association Building, 1st Floor, Horniman Circle, Fort, Mumbai – 400 023.

Tel. No.:

91-22-22665617/ 5937/ 22630458/ 0459/ 22691363/ 22696050

E-Mail :

zcblmmb@vsnl.com

 

 

Branches :

Fort Branch

Yusuf Building, Veer Nariman Road, Fort, MUMBAI - 400 001.

Tel. No.: 91-22-2204 9074 / 2287 6729 / 30

Fax No.: 91-22-2287 6737

Email: zcblmmb@vsnl.com

 

Tardeo Branch
Gamadia Colony, Tardeo, Mumbai-400 007.
Tel.: 91-22-23517173 / 23531963
Fax: 91-22-23538490

 

Andheri Branch
Shop no. 2 & 3, Parsian Co-op. Housing Society, V. P. Road, Andheri (W), Mumbai - 400 058.
Tel.: 91-22-2623 8237 / 2625 4484 / 85 / 86.
Fax: 91-22-2623 6674

 

Pune Branch
Modern House, 634 Sachapir Street, Pune - 411 001.
Tel.: 91-20-611 9956 / 611 9177.
Fax : 91-20-611 9318

 

Mahim Branch
Delta Apartments, Sonawala Agiary Lane, Mahim, Mumbai – 400 016.
Tel: 91-22-2444 2375 / 2444 3055.
Fax: 91-22-2444 4834

 

Thane Branch
Patell Agiary Compound, Agiary Lane, Tembi Naka, Thane (W), 400 601.
Tel.: 91-22-2533 0104 / 2533 0105.
Fax: 91-22-2895 0209

 

Bandra Branch
9 Pluto Co-operative Housing Society, Master Vinayak Rd, Bandra (W),
Mumbai-400 050.
Tel.: 91-22-2645 6244 / 6992 / 2651 1112.
Fax: 91-22-2651 1666

 

Dadar Branch
658 Khorshed Abad, Katrak Road, Parsi Colony, Dadar (E), Mumbai 400 014.
Tel.: 91-22-2418 2644 / 2418 2645.
Fax: 91-22-2418 4773

 

Lokhandwala Branch
S 41 RNA Shopping Arcade, Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri (W), Mumbai – 400 053.
Tel.: 91-22-2639 6172 / 2632 6141.
Fax: 91-22-2639 6176

 

Borivali Branch
8 / 10 Dattani Trade Centre, Chandavarkar Road, Borivali (W), Mumbai – 400 092.
Tel: 91-22-28902728 / 28932734
Fax: 91-22-28905939

 

Extension Counter

Rustomjee International School, Rustom Irani Marg, Rustomjee Acres,
Dahisar (W), Mumbai - 400068.
Tel.: 91-22-2894 6771.
Telefax: 91-22-2895 0209

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

Name :

Mr. H.S. Kohina

Designation :

Chairman

 

 

Name :

Mrs. Shernaz D Mehta

Designation :

Vice Chairman

 

 

Name :

Mr. Homa D. Petit

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Rustom D. Irani

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Tehmton M. Davar

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Dara K. Irani

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Firdos T. Shroff

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Villoo N. Cama

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Jimmy N. Panthaky

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Cowasjee N. Dinshaw

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Dadi K. Contractor

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Percy B. Chhapgar

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Kurush N. Gandhi

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mrs. Arnavaz A. Patel

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Yazdi B. Tantra

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Dhanoo. H. Khusrokhan

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Nandkumar K. Satpute

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Aspi A. Kerawalla

Designation :

Employee

 

 

Name :

Mr. Tukaram S. Pawar

Designation :

Employee

 

 

Name :

Mr. Farikh K. Banatwalla

Designation :

Managing Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Aspi N. Katgara

Designation :

General Manager

 

 

Name :

Mr. Noshir G. Paghdiwalla

Designation :

Board Secretary

 

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS / SHAREHOLDING PATTERN

 

Names of Shareholders

 

No. of Shares

Individual & Proprietors

 

1566306

Firms, Co.s (Inclusive Others)

 

771377

Total:

 

2337683

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Banking Activities

 

 

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Bankers :

Reserve Bank of India

 

 

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

--

 

 

Auditors :

 

Name :

Mr. S. B. Bulsara

Chartered Accountant

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

2800000

Equity Shares

Rs. 25/- each

Rs. 70.000 Millions

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

2500880

Equity Share

Rs.25/- each

Rs.62.522 millions

 

 

 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

 

 

ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET

 

PARTICULARS

 

31.03.2007

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

Capital

62.522

58.442

54.633

Reserves and Surplus

521.441

455.429

390.948

Deposits

3851.448

3330.949

2867.412

Borrowings

0.000

0.000

0.000

Other Liabilities & Provisions

234.372

157.716

180.068

TOTAL

4669.783

4002.536

3493.061

Cash & Balances with RBI

245.728

177.394

180.011

Balances with Banks & money at Call & Short Notice

274.398

218.160

314.765

Investments

1654.659

1582.970

1270.890

Advances

2161.744

1765.547

1457.165

Fixed Assets

88.678

98.162

108.862

Other Assets

244.576

160.303

161.368

TOTAL

4669.783

4002.536

3493.061

 

 

PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

 

PARTICULARS

 

31.03.2007

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

Interest Earned

344.353

304.468

286.801

Other Income

9.970

3.335

3.130

TOTAL

354.323

307.803

289.931

Interest expended

204.627

179.813

158.700

Operating Expenses

60.102

57.227

52.800

Provisions & Contingencies

0.000

0.000

0.000

TOTAL

264.729

237.040

211.500

Net Profit for the year

85.202

70.763

78.431

Prior Year Adjustments

0.000

0.000

0.000

Profit brought forward

0.000

0.000

0.000

TOTAL

85.202

70.763

78.431

Transfer to Statutory Reserves

3.788

6.028

8.507

Transfer to Other Reserves

20.496

61.117

65.385

Proposed Dividend / Transfer to Government

0.000

0.000

0.000

Balance c/f to Balance Sheet

0.000

0.000

0.000

TOTAL

24.284

70.763

78.431

Equity Dividend (%)

15.00

15.00

15.00

Earning Per Share (Rs.)

NA

30.31

35.94

Book Value

NA

235.70

218.410

 

 

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

 

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

Credit Deposit Ratio

 

 

51.99

51.61

Investment Deposit Ratio

 

 

46.04

40.41

Cash Deposit Ratio

 

 

5.77

6.18

Interest Expended/Interest Earned

 

 

59.67

55.90

Other Income/Total Income

 

 

2.11

2.10

Operating Expense/Total Income

 

 

18.58

18.21

Interest Income/Total Funds

 

 

8.04

8.74

Interest Expended /Total Funds

 

 

4.80

4.88

Net Interest Income/Total Funds

 

 

3.24

3.85

Non Interest Income/Total Funds

 

 

0.17

0.19

Operating Expense/Total Income

 

 

1.53

1.62

Profit Before Provisions/Total Funds

 

 

1.89

2.42

Net Profit/Total Funds

 

 

1.89

2.42

Return On Net Worth(%)

 

 

13.78

17.90

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

AS PER WEBSITE:

 

Subject was registered on 17th June, 1927 as a Co-operative Credit Bank governed under the then Bombay Act VII of 1925. The Deputy Registrar thereafter granted permission on 1st July, 1987 to change the name of the Bank to The Zoroastrian Co-operative Bank Ltd. The Bank thereafter obtained licence to carry on banking business under Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act on 16th February, 1994.

The Bank has thereafter made considerable progress under all parameters of banking business and have effectively rendered banking facilities to its Shareholders and Clients of all communities within the framework of Banking Regulations. What identifies the Bank as distinct from its competitors is a high level of personalised services and effective catering to the need-based requirement of its constituents hailing from all the strata of society.

The Board of Directors and Senior Management comprises of professionals with varied experience in the field of banking and their individual as well as collective acumen has culminated in gaining the trust of its clientele. The across-the-counter service rendered by trained Staff coupled with the Bank being equipped with state-of-the-art technology can be compared to the best available in the industry.

The Bank has widespread its reach by way of effective tie-ups with leading Institutions and Banks under Agency Arrangements. The Bank has also introduced innovative products to cater to the various sections of society for their financial needs.

Presently, the Bank has ten Branches located at various strategic centres in the city of Mumbai including one at Pune. The Bank has also established an Extension Counter at Dahisar. All the Branches are fully equipped with the latest in Information Technology so as to offer fast and efficient services to its clients. The Bank also offers teller facility and has introduced single window concept with extended business hours.

The Net Non Performing Assets continue to be reflected at a Nil level and the Bank has registered substantial growth under all parameters of banking business. The Bank is categorised under the A-Star category which is the highest category accorded by the Commissioner of Co-operation and Registrar of Co-operative Societies and is also ranked as Grade I Bank by Reserve Bank of India.

The Bank has truly and effectively lived up to its motto of being “THE BANK THAT IS BIG ON TRADITION AND TRUST”.

 

PRODUCTS & SERVICES – DEPOSITS:

 

v      Savings Account

v      Current Account

v      Term Deposits

v      Remittances

v      NRE/NRO Accounts

v      Other Services

 

PRODUCTS & SERVICES – ADVANCES:

 

v      Loans for Machinery &       Equipments

 

v      Overdrafts & Loans against Demat Shares / Government Relief Bonds / LIC Policies / NSC's to Individuals

 

v      Cash Credit limits for working capital

 

v      Personal Loans to Salaried Employees

 

v      Vehicle Finance

 

v      Corporate Finance

 

v      Housing Loans

 

v      Education Loan

 

 

  • Sanctions & Disbursements at the sole discretion of the Bank
  • Other conditions apply

 

 

 


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.39.87

UK Pound

1

Rs.80.11

Euro

1

Rs.56.19

 

 

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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