MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

 

Report Date :

20.08.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

CRYSTAL COOK-N-SERVE PRODUCTS PRIVATE LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

Aji Industrial Area, 80 Feet Road, Crystal Estate, Rajkot 360 002, Gujarat.

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2007

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

17.11.1994

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

04-23607

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

U74999GJ1994PTC023607

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

RKTC00282C

 

 

PAN No.:

[Permanent Account No.]

AAACC8588Q

 

 

Legal Form :

Private Limited Liability Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer of Electronic Gas Lighter, Knife, Kitchenware Household Articles. 

 

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 90000

 

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is a well established company having satisfactory track. Financial position is good. Payments are reported as correct and as per commitments. Trade relations are fair. The company is doing well.

 

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

 

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office :

Aji Industrial Area, 80 Feet Road, Crystal Estate, Rajkot 360 003, Gujarat, India

Tel. No.:

91-281-2387305/ 2389132

Mobile No.:

91-281-2389131

 

 

Corporate Office / Factory :

2601,G.I.D.C. Metoda,Kalavad Road, Rajkot-360 005, India. 

Tel. No.:

91-2827-287290,287371,287372,287373

Fax No.:

91-2827-283375

E-Mail :

1] hemang@crystalcook.com
2] ccnsp@crystalcook.com

Area :

19400 sq. ft.

Location :

Owned

 

 

Marketing Office:

239 A&B, Adarsh Industrial Estate, Sahar Road, Chakala, Andheri (East)
Mumbai 400 099, India
 

Tel. No.:

91-22-28349916, 8350430-31, 8237860, 8617862

Fax No.:

91-22-28221528

E-Mail :

sales@crystalcook.com

 

 

International Head Office:

1600 Hillside Avenue, Suit # 202, New Hyde Park, NY 11040 USA

Tel. No.:

(1) (516) 616-1114

Fax No.:

(1) (516) 616-1511

E-Mail :

manny@crystalcook.com

 

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

Name :

Mr. Madhukar Laxman Vadodaria

Designation :

Director

Address :

“OHM”, Jalaram Society – 1, University Road, Rajkot – 360 001, Gujarat, India

Date of Birth/Age :

19.05.1946

Qualification :

BE Mechanical

Experience :

34 years

Date of Appointment :

27.11.1994

 

 

Name :

Mr. Hemang Madhukar Vadodaria 

Designation :

Director

Address :

“OHM”, Jalaram Society – 1, University Road, Rajkot – 360 001, Gujarat, India

Date of Birth/Age :

26.05.1974

Qualification :

DBM (Finance)

Experience :

9 years

Date of Appointment :

27.11.1994

 

 

Name :

Mr. Vishal Madhukar Patel 

Designation :

Director

Address :

“OHM”, Jalaram Society – 1, University Road, Rajkot – 360 001, Gujarat, India

Date of Birth/Age :

07.12.1976

Qualification :

MBA Marketing (USA), BE (Mech.)

Experience :

7 years

Date of Appointment :

16.08.2003

 

 

 

KEY EXECUTIVES

 

Name :

Mr. Chetan R. Shah

Designation :

Company Secretary

Address :

809, Abhushan Complex, 17 Madhevnagar Society, Stadium Road, Ahmedabad – 380014

Phone No :

91-79-26421657

Mob No.:

91-9328246138

 

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS

 

Names of Shareholders

 

No. of Shares

 

 

 

Mr. Laxman Madhukar Vadodaria

 

7830

Laxman Madhukar Vadodaria (HUF)

 

1270

Shantaben Madhukar Vadodaria

 

9100

Hemant Madhukar Patel

 

9100

Vishal Madhukar Patel

 

9100

Nisha Hemang Patel

 

9100

Rupa Visha Patel

 

9100

Hemant Madhukar Patel HUF

 

85

Vishal Madhukar Patel HUF

 

85

Total

 

54770

 

 

AS ON 31.03.2007

 

Equity Share Breakup

 

Percentage of Holding

Category

 

 

Directors or relatives of directors

 

100.00

 

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer of Electronic Gas Lighter, Knife, Kitchenware Household Articles. 

 

 

Products with ITC Code :

§        Electronic Gas Lighter

§        Knife

§        Kitchenware Cutlery – 821520.00  

 

 

Brand Name :

“CRYSTAL”

 

 

PRODUCTION STATUS

 

Particulars

 

Unit

Installed Capacity

Actual Production

 

 

 

 

 

Knives and Kitchenware Items

 

Nos.

1800000

949387

Lighter

 

Pcs

3000000

1500000

Knife

 

Pcs

1050000

600000

Cutlery

 

Pcs

750000

450000

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Suppliers :

§        Associated Road Carrie Limited

§        Girnar Transport Private Limited

§        Jignesh Refrigeration

§        Jay Vishwakarma Engineering Works

§        Murlidar Polymers – Rajkot

§        Mehta Alloys Private Limited

§        Ceram Tech Exports

§        Nikko Boekikaisha Limited

§        Satish Steel

 

 

Customers :

§        Ambika Vasan Bhandar

§        Charan Enterprises

§        Ghetiya Export India Private Limited

§        Gupta Agencies

§        Jay Jalaram General Stores (Rangeela)

§        Canteen Stores Department

§        Pantaloon Retail India Private Limited (Big Bazar)

§        Great Wholesale

§          Institutional Sale

§          Glaxo India Limited

§          Jindal Drilling and Industrial Limited

§          Cipla

§          IPCL

§          State Bank

§          ALKEM

§          Saheli

§          MDH

§          Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited

§          BASF India Limited

§          Herbertsons Limited

 

 

No. of Employees :

About 400

 

 

Bankers :

§        State Bank of Saurashtra, Mumbai

§        Indian Overseas Bank, Mumbai (Chakala)

§        ICICI Bank Limited

§        Central Bank of India

§        HDFC Bank Limited, Mumbai

§        HDFC Bank Limited, New Delhi

§        The Co-Op Bank of Metoda

 

 

Facilities :

The Company will enjoys some facilities from State Bank of Saurashtra :

FCNR B (DL) : Rs. 10.000 millions

CC : Rs. 2.800 millions

BD : Rs. 4.000 millions

Non Fund Base : Rs. 4.500 millions 

 

Banking Relations :

Good

 

 

Auditors :

Gadhia Karachiwala and Company

Chartered Accountants

Address :

307, “Hira Panna”, 3rd Floor, Dr. Yagnik Road, Rajkot 360 001, Gujarat, India

Tel. No.:

91-2081-2460806/ 2451075

 

 

Sister Concerns :

§        Kitchenware India

§        Kitchenware Appliances

§        Aerochem Electronics

§        Houseware Distribution Network

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

 

 

 

 

100000

Equity Shares

Rs. 100/-

Rs.10.000 millions

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

 

 

 

 

54770

Equity Shares

Rs. 100/-

Rs. 5.477 millions

 

 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

 

ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET

 

SOURCES OF FUNDS

 

31.03.2007 

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Share Capital

5.477 

5.477

5.477

2] Share Application Money

0.000

0.000

0.000

3] Reserves & Surplus

22.891 

17.592

13.732

4] (Accumulated Losses)

0.000

0.000

0.000

NETWORTH

28.368 

23.069

19.209

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

22.480 

23.551

30.276

2] Unsecured Loans

6.118 

12.060

14.972

TOTAL BORROWING

28.598 

35.611

45.248

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

0.733 

0.803

1.111

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

57.699 

59.483

65.568

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

31.113 

30.219

32.970

Capital work-in-progress

0.000 

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

0.000

0.000

0.000

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 

Inventories

31.298 

21.888

21.271

 

Sundry Debtors

9.159 

19.136

16.862

 

Cash & Bank Balances

0.548 

0.468

0.933

 

Loans & Advances

2.823 

2.255

2.190

Total Current Assets

43.828 

43.747

41.256

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

 

 

 

 

Current Liability

11.341

10.394

8.727

 

Provision

5.917

4.120

0.000

Total Current Liabilities

 17.258

14.515

8.727

Net Current Assets

26.569 

29.232

32.529

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

0.016 

0.032

0.069

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

57.699 

59.483

65.568

 

 

PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

PARTICULARS

 

31.03.2007 

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

Sales Turnover [including other income]

97.459 

94.873

64.940

 

 

 

 

Profit/(Loss) Before Tax

7.457 

4.483

(2.675)

Provision for Taxation

2.158 

0.623

(0.001)

Profit/(Loss) After Tax

5.299 

3.860

(2.676)

 

 

 

 

Import Value

9.142 

6.906

(4.879)

 

 

 

 

Expenditure

 

 

 

Financial Expenses

2.487

4.492

 

 

Depreciation

3.035

3.328

67.616

 

Other Expenditure

84.480

51.595

 

Total Expenditure

90.002 

59.415

67.616

 

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

31.03.2007 

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

PAT / Total Income

(%)

05.43 

4.06

(4.12)

 

 

 

 

 

Net Profit Margin

(PBT/Sales)

(%)

07.65 

4.72

(4.12)

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Total Assets

(PBT/Total Assets}

(%)

09.95 

6.06

(3.60)

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Investment (ROI)

(PBT/Networth)

 

26.28 

0.19

(0.14)

 

 

 

 

 

Debt Equity Ratio

(Total Liability/Networth)

 

1.61 

3.20

3.86

 

 

 

 

 

Current Ratio

(Current Asset/Current Liability)

 

2.53 

3.01

4.72

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

 

ISO 9001-2000 :

 

The Company has received an ISO 9001 Certificate from TUV, American for Implementing quality management system under the new 2000 standards.   

   

It is in trade terms with :

 

§        Drishty Communication Private Limited

§        Happenings Advertisement Private Limited

§        Inland Road transport Private Limited

§        Jai Vishvakarma Engraving Work

§        Kavery Hotels Private Limited

§        Million Die-O-Farm Limited

§        Nikki Travels and Tradelinks

§        Nitco Roadways Private Limited

§        Patel Roadways Limited

§        Printwell Multicolour Private Limited 

 

 

 

Bankers Charges Report as per Registry

 

Name of the Company : Crystal Cook-N-Serve Products Private Limited

Presented by : --  Mr. Hemang M Patel, Director 

 

1. Date and description of the instrument

    creating  or evidencing the charge  

30.01.1999

SIB – 4 agreement of hypothecation of goods, book debts, movable and other assets Rs. 16.800 millions.

SIB – 5 hypothecation of goods, movable and other assets.

SIB – 6 for working Capital

SIB – 9 Letter of Credit, guarantee Rs. 12.000 millions.

SIB – 2 general agreement for fund based limit 16.800 millions and non fund based limit of Rs. 12.000 millions = Rs. 28.800 millions.  

2. Amount secured by the charge /amount  

    owing on security of the charge

Rs. 28.800 millions

3. Short Particular of the property charged. If

    the property acquired is subject to change

   date of acquisition of property should be

   given 

All movable assets of company including book debts, receivables and claims including inventory of any form

4. Gist of the terms and conditions and extent

    and operation of the charge.

Rate of Interest : 15.81%

Repayment : repayable on demand

Margin : upto 50%

Type of Charge : hypothecation charge dues are liquidated in full.

5. Names, address and description of the 

    persons entitled to charge

State Bank of Saurashtra

SSI Branch, Near Gurukul Gondal Road, Rajkot 360 002, Gujarat, India

6. Date and brief description of instrument

    modifying the charge

Supplemental general agreement for hypothecation of goods, book debts movable and other assets dated 13.05.2005.

7. Particular of modification specifying the

    terms and conditions or the extent or   

    operation of the charge in which

    modification is made and the details of

    modification

Earlier Modification :

Modified by agreement for second charge dated 30.01.1999

Further modified by memorandum of entry dated 31.03.2003 for converting second charge of the immovable properties of the company to first charge to secure aggregated financial assistance of Rs. 26.800 millions.

Further modified by letter of hypothecation against machinery as collateral security to secured the term loan dated 13.08.2004 executed by the company in favour of State Bank of Saurashtra.

 

Further Modification :

The immovable properties of the company situate, lying and being at Plot No 2601, 2602 and 2603 in Lodhika Industrial Estate, Lodhika, District Rajkot continue as securely for the due repayment of FCNR (B) demand Loan Rs. 7.500 millions granted to the company by State Bank of Saurashtra. The Charge on immovable assets of the company is enhanced to secured the FCNR Demand Loan of Rs. 7.500 millions making total limit of Rs. 34.300 millions.

Provided further that financial assistance the charge created on the immovable assets of the company is also extended to collaterally secured the collowing limit granted by State Bank of Saurashtra to the following firms.

 

Kitchenware India – Bank Guarantee –

Rs. 2.200 millions

Aerochem Electronics – Bank Guarantee –

Rs. 1.300 millions

Houseware Distribution Network – Bank Guarantee and L/C – 1.500 million and 1.500 millions respectively.

 

Save and except all the terms and conditions remains unaltered and uncharged.

 

Current Modification :

Supplemental general agreement for hypothecation of goods, book debts, movable and other assets dated 13.05.2005, the charge created by hypothecation of goods to secured aggregate limit of Rs. 34.300 millions is extended to secure adhoc cash limit of Rs. 2.000 millions sanctioned to the company by State Bank of Saurashtra save and except no other modification proposed. Now the total charge will be for Rs. 36.300 millions.   

 

 

This form is for

Modification of charge

Charge identification number of the modified 

90101905

Corporate identity number of the company

U74999GJ1994PTC023607

Name of the company

Crystal Cook-N-Serve Products Private Limited

Address of the registered office or of the principal place of  business in India of the company

240, Adarsh Industrial Estate, Sahara Road, Chakala, Andheri (E), Mumbai – 400099, Maharashtra, India

Type of charge

Book Debts

Immovable Property

Others

Particular of charge holder

Name :

State Bank of Saurashtra

Address :

SSI Branch, Gondal Road, Rajkot – 360002, Gujarat, India

Email :

Rjt.ssib@sbs.co.in

Nature of description of the instrument creating or modifying the charge

of hypothecation of goods, book debts, movable machineries and other assets dated 20.07.2007

Confirmatory letter dated 20.07.2007

Date of instrument Creating the charge

20.07.2007

Amount secured by the charge

Rs.38.950 Millions

Brief particulars of the principal terms an conditions and extent and operation of the charge

Rate of Interest

As prescribed by the bank

 

Terms of Repayment

As prescribed by the bank

 

Margin

As prescribed by the bank

 

Extent and Operation of the charge

The charge shall operate as a first and exclusive charge in favour of sourashtra, SSI branch, Rajkot.

 

Short particulars of the property charged

Hypothecation of companies is movable assets like stock in any form, book debts, plant and machinery and other current assets to secured the hypothecation charge of Rs.31.300 Millions for working capital limit and NFB limit. E. mortgage of company’s immovable property situated at factory land and building at plot no. 2601, 2602, 2603 in lodhika industrial estate in S. No. 52 and 53 within the village limit of Vad (Vajadi) to secured the total charge of Rs.38.950 Millions

Date of latest modification prior to the present modification

 

Particulars of the present modification 

Charge modefaction by satisfaction of TL FCNR(B) Rs.7.500 Millions to company total hypothecation charge is modified from Rs.36.300 Millions to Rs.31.300 Millions.

 

In furtherance mortgage charge is modified to cover limit  to company  Rs.29.300 Millions, extension of charge for limit granted to M/s. Kitcenwre ind. Rs.2.200 Millions, M/s Houseware Dist. Network Rs.3.000 Millions and fresh limit granted to M/s Kitchancare appliances FB limit of Rs.3.150 Millions.

 

 

 

As Per Web :

 

Today's Household Hardly Needs An Introduction To CRYSTAL - A Name Which Has Become Synonymous With The Modern Kitchen. The Reason For This Reputation Is CRYSTAL'S Ability To Keep Pace With The Changing Times, Continuously Providing Modern Housewife's Needs And Fulfilling Them By High Standard Of Innovative Products That CRYSTAL Has Set Since 1971. Once Known For Its Quality Gas Lighters, Today CRYSTAL Manufactures A Wide Range Of Kitchen Appliances.

 

 

 

CORPORATE GROWTH PROFILE – MILESTONES

 

1970

:

Mr.Madhukar Vadodariya graduates from Vidyanagar Anand as a Mechanical Engineer. He rejects a USA scholarship from an esteemed university to pursuer his dreams to become a successful entrepreneur in India.

 

 

 

1971

:

Mr.Madhukar Vadodariya invents flint stone gas lighter. For the Indian consumers this was a new concept product. Gas stove was also a new concept product for the Indian households. Around that time people only used match sticks to light the stove. Gas lighter a new concept product was developed to suit the Indian Consumers. Flint stone Gas lighter production started.

 

 

 

1972

:

Mr. Madhukar Vadodariya envisioned a sizeable industry and started the production of an indigenous gas lighter. His aim was to setup a company manufacturing International quality products for the Indian Consumers.

 

 

 

1973

:

Since this was a new concept product marketing was a tough task. Mr.Madhukar Vadodariya himself marketed the gas lighter door to door all across India.

 

 

 

1974-76

:

Company increases production to meet all India capacity.

 

 

 

1977

:

New Factory setup in Rajkot at Aji Industrial Estate along with an administration office.

 

 

 

1978

:

Gas lighters become a daily use product for the Indian Consumers. Distributors appointed all over India.

 

 

 

1979

:

Company sets up a marketing office in Mumbai.

 

 

 

1982

:

There is an innovation in the Gas Lighters and instead of the flint stone a new Piezo electronic gas lighter is developed. This new piezo system is more durable than the flint stone since there is no consumption of fuel or electricity.This new gas lighter becomes more convenient & economical for the Indian consumers. The new Piezo electronic gas lighter is introduced in India under the Crystal brand. Crystal becomes the pioneer of piezo electronic gas lighter in India. Crystal brand becomes highly popular among the Indian households.

 

 

 

1983

:

Crystal brand Piezo electronic gas lighter is advertised highly in the news papers and electronic media. New gas lighter models added ABS,SL,Arito .

 

 

 

1984

:

Crystal brand becomes very popular. Crystal introduces Surgical Stainless steel kitchen knife. The blade of the knife is manufactured from AISI420 Grade Japanese Stainless Steel which is hardened and tempered to make the product more perfect and equivalent to international quality standards. Special shapes and sizes launched to suit the Indian cooking. Eg. Vegetable knife, bread knife,chopper ,butcher knife etc.

 

 

 

1987

:

Crystal becomes highly popular brand in the Indian households. Crystal launches full stainless steel balanced Cutlery/Flatware. Full range from coffee spoon, tea spoon, desert spoons ,soup spoons, forks, knives etc to serving spoons manufactured to serve the esteemed clientele.

 

 

 

1989

:

Market survey and our esteemed clientele inform us that there is a vacuum of availability of quality modern kitchenware products in India. Crystal launches modern kitchenware products like bottle openers, potato slicer, chilly cutter, tongs etc across India.

 

 

 

1992

:

Crystal Group fore rays an expansion in the household section. Crystal launches “Samurai “branded Mosquito repellents under the tech know how of Sumitomo Japan. Japanese machinery is imported for the manufacturing of mat, liquid and electronic machines.

 

 

 

1999

:

Crystal factory shifted to Metoda. The new plant located at Metoda GIDC has 30,000 sq yard area with 80,000 sq feet production plant area. It is designed by special industrial architects by carefully studying the complete raw material process flow and manufacturing processes of all the products. In house fully functional and dedicated Research & development department along with quality control department is planned.Crystal is honored as it is appointed as the sole all India distributor by Correlle Ltd USA. Our associated unit Ohm house hold functions as the national distributor for the Indian market.

 

 

 

2000

:

Crystal launches Correlle, corningware, visions and pyrex brands of Corning Inc USA all across India.

 

 

 

2001

:

Crystal launches Waves range of premium end balanced Cutlery.

 

 

 

2002

:

Crystal launches new economic ranged Sprinkle and sleek designed flatware / Cutlery specially for the Indian consumers.

 

 

 

2003

:

Crystal introduces high end Borgonovo brand Italian glassware in the Indian Market.

 

 

 

2004

:

Crystal launches special kitchen tools designed specially to suit the Indian cooking. Juicer,chilly cutter,pepper grinder,coconut scrapper,sprouter etc launched.

 

 

 

2005

:

Crystal introduces the economic serving range in sleek design. Special curved arc handle designed to suit the Indian cooking. Small, medium, regular and large serves total 28 serving products launched.Crystal launches Long Series Gas Lighter. Li-007,LI-008,LI-009 specially for the hotel and industrial use.Crystal launches complete range of peelars – fruit peelar, super veg swivel peeler, sleek veg peeler cum scrapper, peeler cum apple corer.

 

 

 

2006

:

Crystal launches high end designer cutlery sets with stand. Total 8 sets named Handy,Trendy,Fancy,Fuzzy,Oscar,Oasis,Regent,Elegent,Steelage and Vintage launched all India

 

 

 

2007

:

Crystal Groups marks a new expansion as it for rays in the Cookware range. Crystal launches High End 3 Coat Platinum Teflon coated Non Stick Cookware under the tech know how of Dupont USA. Crystal becomes a certified licensee of Dupont USA. All cookware manufactured by Crystal conform to international standards.


Diversification & Expansion :

PHASE I
CRYSTAL KITCHEN KNIVES :

 

Two Years Later In 1984, Company Found There Was A Need For Quality Kitchen Knives. Company Became The Pioneer In Manufacturing Stainless Steel Kitchen Knives Under The Brand Name "CRYSTAL" . The Knives Are Made Of High Quality Surgical Stainless Steel, The First Of Its Kind To Be Manufactured In India.

 

In 1994, A New Laser Edge Range Of Knives With Latest Technology Had Been Added To The Knives Series. Today The Company Has A Wide Range Of Over 108 Knives In Different Sizes & Shapes For Different Purposes Which Happens To Be The Widest Range In The Existing Knife Market. "CRYSTAL" Enjoys The Monopoly In The Organised Sector.

PHASE II

CRYSTAL KITCHEN AIDS & CUTLERY :


In 1987,M/S Kitchenware India Was Established In Rajkot To Manufacture Exquisite Range Of Modrn Kitchen Aids And Cutlery Items Of International Standards. With The Established Marketing Set-Up, The Products Were  Introduced & Were Well Accepted in The Domestic & International Markets. 

 

Research & Development For New Kitchen Aids & Cutlery Items, Modifications & Improvements Are Continuously Made In All The Products Currently Manufactured. The Products Confirm To Standard Specifications & Compete With Any International Standards. 

 

PHASE III

SAMURAI MOSQUITO REPELLENT MACHINES & MATS :

 

In 1989, Company Found Mosquito Repellent Industry Enjoying A Great Growth Potential & Decided For 3rd Phase Of Expansion/Deversification. A Unit Under The Name Of M/S Aero Chem Electronics Was Set-Up At Veraval(Rajkot) To Manufacture And Market "SAMURAI" Brand Of Mosquito Repellents & Mats.

For Manufacturing Of Mats The Company Entered Into A Technical Know-How "Tie-Up" Arrangement With M/S Sumitomo Corporation, Japan-The World Leaders In Chemicals.

Phase IV

IN 2006, A NEW FACTORY BY THE NAME OF CRYSTAL GLOBAL ESTABLISHED AT BADDI IN HIMACHAL PRADESH.

 

To increase the production capacity of selected products a new plant is established by the name of Crystal Global. This newly found company manufactures gas lighters and other kitchen Aid Products

 

Phase V

In 2007,Crystal Groups marks new expansion as it for rays in the Cookware range. 

Crystal launches High End 3 Coat Platinum Teflon coated Non Stick Cookware under the tech know how of Dupont USA. Crystal becomes a certified licensee of Dupont USA. 


All cookware manufactured by Crystal conform to international standards.

 

 

Products

 

Electronic Gas Lighter

Kitchen Knives

Kitchen Tools

5-in-1 Vegetable Cutter
24 Pcs. Dining Table Set
Glass Stand
Roll 'N' Store
Castor Set
Serving Tong
Fruit Fork
5 Pcs Kitchen Set
Bottle-cum-Can Opener
Vegetable Grater
Folding Knife
Pizza Cutter
Knife-cum-Scissor Sharpner
Knife-cum-Peeler
Potato Chipser
Peelers cum Scrapper
Peeler-cum-Cheese Slicer
Chop 'N' Wash Tray
Cut 'N' Chop Board
Lemon Squeezer
Multipurpose Beater

Samurai Electronic Mosquito Repellent

 

 

Quality

 

Subject has introduced and applied a (QSM) an ISO 9002 - Quality System Management for Manufacturing and Marketing various range of Kitchenware Products


Crystal subsequently obtained an ISO 9002 Certificate from RWTUV-Germany, covering all specified regulations required under ISO 9002 : 1994 Article.

 

Crystal's Quality System Management Manual provides all details about quality Measures and its implementations through inspection plans, procedures, calibration of standards and different methods of testing.

All inspection and tests are carried-out by the Quality Control Department depending on the application, technical requirement and customer's specification. Variety of specific inspections and tests are carried-out at deferent process by experienced and qualified staff to ensure that the high quality standard is maintained.


All finished products are despatched after all the procedures mentioned in Quality Management System Manual satisfactorily completed with all required specifications and documents.


Quality, Competitive Price and New Product Developments form an integrated part of Crystal's achievements to establish as one of the India's ISO 9002 Pioneer Companies reputed in manufacturing and marketing various unique range of Kitchenware Products since last three decades.


 

Modern Retail Clientele

They are present in all the 3 kinds of leading chain store markets across

India . 

1.        Cash and Carry business - For eg metro cash and carry etc. 

2.        Hyper Markets - Big Bazaar, Spencers, Reliance, Aditya Birla, Shop-rite, Vishal mart, D-mart etc 

3.        Super Markets- Food bazaar,Food world,Spencers,More etc 

Marketing Network:

 

Marketing Organization

 

Subject Marketing Services co-ordinates marketing activities, Sales, Sales Promotion, Advertising, etc. for the entire range of products manufactured by the Crystal Group.


The sales promotion and advertising that form a Major marketing sector is looked after by their Mumbai office. Company's accredited advertising agency is Everest Advertising Private Limited, Mumbai.

The marketing Division is managed by professional personnel who take an active part in developing the markets throughout the Country. The Company has an established infra-structure for marketing, with a network of 12 Branches located all over the Country. Crystal has achieved ISO 9002 Certificate from RWTUV , Germany.

India's Northern Regional market is managed by their Marketing Office at New Delhi. The 14 Branches/Sales depots located in the different States of India supply goods to distributors to all corners of the Country.

 

Marketing Segments

Company's business comes from four market segments namely :

·         Trade Sales

·         Institutional Sales

·         C.S.D. Sales

·         Export Sales

TRADE SALES :


Crystal products are distributed to the trade and the consumers through Company's Depots, located all over the country. At present there are 12 C & F Depots located in different States of India, who cater to approx. 1000 distributors. These distributors supply goods to approx. 1,25,000 dealer outlets who sell the Crystal Products to the consumers.

 
 
INSTITUTIONAL SALES :

 

Company has various Corporate Customers all over the Country thus increasing the numbers day by day. Crystal Products are also patronised by Corporate Sector for brand Launch, Sales Promotion Schemes, Give Aways, Complimentary Gifts, Conference/meeting Gifts, etc. to name a few.


 
C.S.D. SALES :

 

Company is enlisted with Ministry of Defence Centralized Purchase Departments of Army, Navy and Air Force to supply Crystal range of Kitchenware Items.

 
EXPORT SALES :

Crystal's aim in manufacturing Kitchenware Items of International standard has secured a place as one of the pioneer companies exporting Crystal range of Kitchenware Items. Crystal's exports cover the major markets of Middle East, Mauritius and is extended as far as Canada. The Middle East Marketing Area covers the Countries like Kuwait, U.A.E., Bahrain, Qatar, and Sultanate of Oman.

Maintaining the Customer Satisfaction Parameters for new Products, timely delivery schedule, high quality, and right Price are Crystal's achivements for securing and remaining as one of the top marketing Company as on date.

Promoter's Profile :

 

Crystal Group Of Companies Was Founded In 1971 By An Innovative Entrepreneur Mr. Madhukar Patel, A Mechanical Engineer. He Started A Small Manufacturing Unit At Rajkot (Gujarat)-INDIA.

 

Corporate Growth Profile :


CRYSTAL GAS LIGHTERS :

In 1971, They Felt That There Was No Organized Manufacturer In The Gas Lighter Industry In India. They Started Manufacturing Flint Stone Lighters - Mechanical Lighters.


In 1978, They Brought A New Concept Of Electronic Gas Lighters To India Starting Research For  Manufacturing & Marketing Of Crystal Brand Electronic Gas Lighters. The Aim Was To Make Available To The Indian Consumer Electronic Gas Lighters As Good As Those Available At Major International Markets.

In 1982, "CRYSTAL" Became The Market Leader In The Electronic Gas Lighter And Has Maintained That Position Since Then.

 

 

Corporate Clients

 

§        Procter and Gamble India Limited

§        Coca Cola Limited

§        Herbertsons Limited    

§        Glaxo India Limited

§        Shaw Wallace and Company Limited

§        Roche Products Limited

§        Hindustan Cocoa Products Limited

§        Hoechst India Limited

§        BASF India Limited

§        Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited

§        Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited

§        Herdillia Chemicals Limited

§        Jindal Drilling and Industries Limited

§        SRF Limited

§        Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited   

§        Goodlass Neorlac Paints Limited

§        Indian Oil Corporation Limited

§        Indian Airlines

§        MDH

§        Saheli

§        State Bank of India 

 

 


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.42.23

UK Pound

1

Rs.80.23

Euro

1

Rs.63.80

 

 

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

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

YES

--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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