MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

 

Report Date :

10.07.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

EDWISE INTERNATIONAL

 

 

Registered Office :

2, Sethna Building, 1st Floor, 216 Princess Street, Near Parsi Dairy, Marine Lines,  Mumbai – 400 002, Maharashtra

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2008

 

 

Year of Establishment :

1991

 

 

Legal Form :

Partnership Concern with an Unlimited Liability of the Partners. 

 

 

Line of Business :

Provider of Education Consultancy Services.

 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

B

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

26-40

B

Unfavourable & favourable factors carry similar weight in credit consideration. Capability to overcome financial difficulties seems comparatively below average.

Small

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

USD 10000

 

 

Status :

Undetermined

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Unknown

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Mrs. Anandi of the concern remained non – co-operative despite of several approaches.

 

Subject appears to be an active consultants in Education Business.

 

No payment are available.

 

The concern can be considered for small to mediocre business dealings at usual trade terms and conditions.

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office :

2, Sethna Building, 1st Floor, 216 Princess Street, Near Parsi Dairy, Marine Lines,  Mumbai – 400 002, Maharashtra, India

Tel. No.:

91-22-40813456

E-Mail :

accounts@edwiseinternational.com

Website :

www.edwiseinternational.com

Location :

Rented

 

 

Head Office :

2, Jer Mahal, Ground Floor, Dhobi Talao, Opposite Metro Adlabs, Mumbai - 400 002, India.

Tel. No.:

91-22-4081 3333 / 2200 3338

Fax No.:

91-22-2200 3269

E-Mail :

mumbai@edwiseinternational.com

 

 

Branches :

Santacruz
512, Dheeraj Heritage, S .V. Road ,
Near Milan Subway (Junction),
Santacruz (W), Mumbai - 400054
Tel: 91-22-6647 4900 / 2660 3075
Fax: 91-22-6647 4999
Email: sw_mumbai@edwiseinternational.com

 

Marine Lines
2B, Sethna Bldg, 1st Floor, 216, Princess Street,
Near Parsi Dairy Farm, Marine Lines,
Mumbai - 400002.
Tel: 91-22-4081 3456 / 2200 1033
Fax: 91-22-2201 1437
Email: usacanada@edwiseinternational.com

 

Ahmedabad
304, Campus Corner, Nr. Som Lalit College,
St. Xavier's College Char Rasta, Navrangpura,
Ahmedabad - 380 009
Tel:91-79-2644 1141 / 9327036661
Fax: 91-79-2644 1080
Email: ahmedabad@edwiseinternational.com

 

Bangalore
N-305, 3rd Floor, North Block,
Rear Wing, Manipal Center, 47, Dickenson Road,
Off. M. G. Road, Bangalore - 560 042.
Tel: 91-80-2559 0355  / 9341263669
Fax: 91-80-2559 0357
Email: bangalore@edwiseinternational.com

 

Baroda
Neha Building, 5th Floor,
Above State Bank Of India,
Alkapuri, Baroda - 390 005.
Tel: 91-265-2313811 /

Mobile No.:91-9898183128
Email: baroda@edwiseinternational.com

 

Chandigarh
2nd Floor, SCO 59-60, Above Bank of Punjab,
Sector - 9 - D, Madhya Marg,
Chandigarh - 160 009
Tel: 91-172-504 5236/

Mobile No.: 91-9316162520
Fax: 91-172-504 5238
E-Mail: chandigarh@edwiseinternational.com

 

Chennai
Suite A4, Block A, Anugraha Apartments
Nungambakam High Road, Next to Taj Coromandel,
Chennai - 600 034
Tel: 91-44-4206 8985/ 9382860648
Fax: 91-44-4206 8987
Email: chennai@edwiseinternational.com

 

Cochin
Thoufeeq Complex ,Ground Floor, M. G ,Road ,Opp. Deepa Theatre ,Ravipuram ,
Cochin -  682 035
Tel : 91-484-2373347/ 3250932 / 9349181338
Fax : 91-484-2364860
E-Mail: cochin@edwiseinternational.com

 

Coimbatore

4th floor, Ashirwad,
D B Road, R S Puram,

Coimbatore - 641 002.
Tel: 91-422-4500474 / 9366611126
Tele Fax : 91-422-4500475
Email: coimbatore@edwiseinternational.com

 

Delhi
622, 6th Flr., Ansal Chambers 2,
6th Bhikaji Cama Place,
New Delhi- 110 066
Tel: 91-11-2619 5373 / 9312626031
Fax: 91-11-2619 3819
Email: delhi@edwiseinternational.com

 

Hyderabad
4th Floor, Babukhan Mall,
Somajiguda Circle, Opp. Kala Niketan,
Hyderabad 500 016.
Tel: 91-40-6625 3331/ 9391051276
Fax: 91-40-6625 3332
Email: hyderabad@edwiseinternational.com


Kolkata
South Block, 206 (2nd Flr.)
Ideal Plaza, 11/1, Sarat Bose Road,
Near Minto Park,
Kolkata – 700020
Tel: 91-33-2289 6334 / 9830543637
Fax: 91-33-2289 6335
Email: kolkata@edwiseinternational.com

 

Pune
321, Sohrab Hall, 3rd Flr.,
Sassoon Road,
Pune - 411 001
Tel: 91-20-2605 9092 / 9371024977
Fax:91-20-2605 9093
Email: pune@edwiseinternational.com

 

Surat
International Trade Centre, 531, 5th Floor,
Majura Gate, Ring Road,
Surat - 395002
Tel.: 91-261-2461511 / 12
Email: surat@edwiseinternational.com

 

Vishakapatnam (Vizag)
203, 1st Flr., Eshwar Plaza,
Dwarakanagar,
Vishakapatnam - 530 016.
Tel: 91-891-2730601 / 9394076002
Fax : 91-891-2598181
Email: vizag@edwiseinternational.com

 

PARTNERS

 

Name :

Mr. Ajay Sukhwani

Designation :

Partner

Qualification :

Electronics Engineer

Experience :

40 years

 

 

Name :

Mrs. Preeti Sukhwani

Designation :

Partner

Qualification :

Post Graduate

 

 

Name :

Mr. Sushil Sukhwani

Designation :

Partner

Qualification :

MBA (Marketing)

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Provider of Education Consultancy Services.

 

 

Terms :

 

Selling :

Contractual

 

 

Purchasing :

Contractual

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Customers :

Students

 

 

No. of Employees :

30

 

 

Bankers :

Not Divulged

 

 

Banking Relations :

Unknown

 

 

Associates/Subsidiaries :

Nil

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Capital Investment :

 

Owned :

Rs. 2.000 millions  (Estimated)

Borrowed :

---

Total :

Rs. 2.000 millions (Estimated)

 

 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

Particulars

 

 

 

31.03.2008

Sales Turnover (Estimated)

 

 

20.000

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

WEBSITE DETAILS:-

 

Concern Profile

 

The concern provides information regarding higher education in various countries such as UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, USA, France, Switzerland and Ireland, and has a command over the education system world wide.

 

The concern is a solution-oriented company, with a single mind approach in tailoring career paths to suit individual profiles within the parameters that may prevail in each case. The parameters may be educational, financial or personal.

 

The concern was started in 1991, by Mr. Sushil Sukhwani, Mr. Ajay Sukhwani, Mr Assan Sukhwani and Preeti Sukhwani and is a reputed organization with a strong Ethical Practice Code. Mr. Assan Sukhwani, He is a qualified Electronics Engineer and has been in business world for more than 40 years.


All four Directors, Preeti, Ajay, Assan and Sushil, are well traveled individuals with vast international exposure, and together they built the huge organization, 'Edwise' with offices in 13 cities, that it is today.


Subject is a pioneer in the field of 'GLOBAL EDUCATION', dispels all the myths usually associated with 'Study Abroad' and have brought the concept of overseas education to the doorstep of every student, by making it affordable and devoid of cumbersome procedures.


The concern is a registered member of NZIER and works very closely with British Council.


Mr. Sushil Sukhwani is the Western Region Representative of Association of Indian Graduates from Australia-AIGA.

 

AIGA is the only alumni organisation of Indian residents who have completed their tertiary qualifications from an Australian educational or training institution.


It is recognized by the Australian Government through its international arm of Department of Education.

 

Management Team

 

The Management Team of the concern consists of 4 Directors, Overseas Educational Advisors, Training Faculties and Administrative Staff.

 

The Directors: -

Mr. Assan Sukhuwani, Mrs. Preeti Sukhwani, Mr. Ajay Sukhwani and Mr. Sushil Sukhwani, are qualified professionals possessing rich experience in the field of overseas educational consultancy. From a humble beginning in the year 1991, the directors and their team , has transformed The concern to one of the most trusted organization in the field of overseas consultants across India, in a span of 17 years.


The team of OVERSEAS EDUCATIONAL ADVISORS, the backbone of the organization, consists of the people, who have vast professional experience in the field of advising students about the various study options available abroad, keeping in mind their profile and needs. The people in the team are empathetic towards the students' needs as well as they have the ability and will to fulfill commitments given to the students.


The TRAINING FACULTIES, one of the strong pillars of the organization, train students to achieve the desired results in various examinations like GMAT, GRE, IELTS, SAT and TOEFL.

 

The team of ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF, an important chain responsible for the admission process of students, consists of efficient of people sharing different responsibilities like Visa Assistance, Preparing and Dispatching Application Documents on time, regular follow-ups for timely delivery and overall co-ordination.



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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.43.13

UK Pound

1

Rs.85.02

Euro

1

Rs.67.77

 

 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

4

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

4

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

4

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

4

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

4

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

4

--LEVERAGE

1~10

4

--RESERVES

1~10

4

--CREDIT LINES

1~10

4

--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

 

36

 

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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