MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

12.02.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

RAJ FRAGRANCE

 

 

Registered Office :

No. 111, Chamrajpet 2nd main, P B No. 1858, Bangalore – 560018, Karnataka

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2007

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

1993

 

 

Legal Form :

Partnership concern with an unlimited liability of the partners.

 

 

Line of Business :

Importers of raw materials and Exporters and Traders of Sticks, Dhoop and Cones. 

 

 

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 16000

 

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

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

 

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

 

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office :

No. 111, Chamrajpet 2nd main, P B No. 1858, Bangalore – 560018, Karnataka, India

Tel. No.:

91-80-26613256 / 22428510 / 26615983 [Res.]

Fax No.:

91-80-26613758

E-Mail :

info@rajfragrance.com

rajfragrance@vsnl.com

sales@rajfragrance.com

Website :

http://www.rajfragrance.com

Area :

Land 8500 sq. ft.

Built up 3500 sq. ft. [Owned]

 

 

PARTNERS

 

Name :

Mr. B. R. Srinath

Designation :

Partner

Date of Birth/Age :

40 Years

Qualification :

B. Com.

 

 

Name :

Mr. B. R. Sridhar

Designation :

Partner

Date of Birth/Age :

45 Years

Qualification :

B. Com.

 

 

Name :

Ms. B. S. Savitha

Designation :

Partner

Qualification :

B. Com.

 

 

Name :

Mr. B. S. Jayanth

Designation :

Partner

Qualification :

B. Com.

 

Family has been in Incense Business and has wide experience in this field. 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Importers of raw materials and Exporters and Traders of Sticks, Dhoop and Cones. 

 

 

Exports :

 

Countries :

Europe, Africa, America, Argentina, Portugal and Somalia

 

 

Imports :

 

Countries :

Taiwan, European Countries such as France and Germany

 

 

Terms :

 

Selling :

L/C

Local Sales : Open a/c : 60 days

 

 

Purchasing :

Open a/c, L/C

Local Purchase : 30-45 days

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Suppliers :

  • P. S. Shah [India]
  • M. K. Fragrances [India]
  • Rodia [France]
  • Givadan [Germany]
  • S. A. Kelkar [India]
  • Reliance Polyester [India]

 

 

Customers :

  • Trent Limited [India]
  • Masala [Argentina]
  • Quirian [Portugal]
  • Associated India [India]

 

 

No. of Employees :

70

 

 

Bankers :

  • Corporation Bank, Chamrajpet, Bangalore – 560018
  • Standard Chartered Bank, Bangalore
  • ICICI Bank, Chamrajpet, Bangalore - 560018

 

 

Facilities :

About Rs. 5.000 Millions from Corporation Bank

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

Satisfactory

 

 

Auditors :

 

Name :

Babu Associates

Chartered Accountants

Address :

Bangalore, Karnataka, India 

 

 

Memberships :

Capexil

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Capital Investment :

 

Owned :

Rs. 4.000 Millions

Borrowed :

--

Total :

Rs. 4.000 Millions

 


 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

Particulars

 

 

31.03.2007

31.03.2006

Sales Turnover

 

45.000

44.700

 

 

 

 

Net Profit

 

0.850

0.800

 

 

 

 

Export Value

 

15.000

14.000

 

 

 

 

Import Value

 

4.800

4.500

 

 

 

 

Average value of inventories at any given time

 

5.000

4.000

 

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

 

Subject covers over 15 Brands of Traditional, Floral, Fruit, Cosmetic and Exotica Fragrances 

 

AS PER WEBSITE

 

Profile

The land of unending magic is blessed by a magical name in incense sticks Raj Fragrance. Subject that has made waves with a fabulous range of wondrous fragrances. Each one created with total passion and dedication to mesmerise the senses no end.

Subject is an enchanting story of creativity, quality and reliability spread over six decades and across five generations . Incorporated in 1993 by fourth generation entrepreneurs with vast experience, subject is today, a highly respected name in incense sticks. The company has a strong presence in all major domestic markets and exports to 30 countries world wide.

A high degree of creativity backed by an abiding passion for quality and service have been the cornerstones of Raj Fragrance's enduring success. The company was the first to introduce 'diamond-shaped' packaging back in 1994 and its R&D - featuring the latest equipment - is forever striving for innovative combinations in perfumery. The company remains committed as ever to providing personalised service and meeting delivery schedules. And even today, the promoters personally supervise materials and operations at every stage. To ensure nothing but the very best. In every aspect, and respect.

Subject produces a wide variety of incense sticks to cater to just about every need and desire. Over 15 brands in multiple pack sizes. These include traditional, floral, fruit cosmetic and exotic fragrances. The company operators from a modern 10000 square feet infrastructure and has a capacity to produce up to 1 million sticks a day. On line are major growth plans to spread the company's magical fragrance to new markets .Indeed, the portfolio of Raj fragrance's operations is matched by the expanding horizons. The future unlimited in scope and vision.

 

Product

 

Traditional Incense Sticks

 

Available In :

 

Herbs, Gul, Golden Woods, Smaran, Sapth Sugandh Raj Ratan, Chock Sticks,  Jasmi, Sree Gandh ,Garden Rose, Holy ,Dhyan, Chand, Naman, Nag Champa, Krishna, Lavender Box, Tanya & more

 

Life Incense Sticks

 

The Life series of aroma sticks is a tribute from Raj Fragrance to that magical force that throbs in each one of us - life. Through an exotic combination of aromatic flavours, an Aroma Therapy series seeks to elevate moods that are an integral part of our daily lives. And thus help us make the best of the different occasions that coincide with these moods.

 

Fruit Punch Incense Sticks

 

Fruit are one of the greatest natural flavors, Its wisdom is relevant today as it has been through the centuries. The fragrance of its divine power, the sublime glory of its verses, carry the Universal and eternal message of hope, love and joy of life. 

 

Gift Packs

 

The Real Fresh Fragrance Any 5 fragrance of the choice from Nature Magaic & Fruit punch hexagons can be packed to make a Ideal Fragrant gift. 

 

 


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.39.73

UK Pound

1

Rs.77.34

Euro

1

Rs.57.80

 

 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

5

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

5

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

5

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

6

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

4

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

5

--LEVERAGE

1~10

5

--RESERVES

1~10

5

--CREDIT LINES

1~10

5

--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

 

45

 

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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