MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

18.06.2011

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

FIAT INDIA AUTOMOBILES LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

Plot No. B – 19, MIDC, Rajangaon Industrial Area, Ranjangaon, Taluka Shirur, Pune – 412 210, Maharashtra

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2010

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

02.01.1997

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

11-130940

 

 

Capital Investment / Paid-up Capital :

Rs.14349.280 Millions

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

U28900PN1997PLC130940

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

MUMF02175F

 

 

PAN No.:

[Permanent Account No.]

AAACF1716D

 

 

Legal Form :

A Closely Held Public Limited Liability Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer of Automobiles

 

 

No. of Employees :

600 Approximately

 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

B (28)

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

26-40

B

Capability to overcome financial difficulties seems comparatively below average.

Small

 

 

 

 

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

USD 29000000

 

 

Status :

Moderate

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Slow but Correct

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is a 50-50 Joint venture between Tata Motors, India and Fiat Automobiles, Italy. There appears some losses being incurred by the Indian operations. However trade relations are reported as fair. Business is active. Payments are reported to be slow but correct.

 

In view of strong promoters the company can be considered for small to mediocre business dealings at usual trade terms and conditions.

 

NOTES :

Any query related to this report can be made on e-mail : infodept@mirainform.com while quoting report number, name and date.

 

ECGC Country Risk Classification List – April 1, 2010

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(31.12.2009)

Current Rating

(01.04.2010)

India

A1

A1

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D

 


 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office/ Factory :

Plot No. B – 19, MIDC, Rajangaon Industrial Area, Ranjangaon, Taluka Shirur, Pune – 412 210, Maharashtra, India

Tel No. :

91-2138-672700/ 232144/ 5/ 6/ 7

Fax No. :

91-2138-232143

E-Mail :

anil.joshi@fiat.com

anil.joshi@fipl.com

Website :

www.fiat-india.com

 

 

Branches :

Corporate Park II, 5th Floor, Sion Trombay Road, Chembur, Mumbai-400071, Maharashtra, India

Tel. No.:

91-22-67293800

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

AS ON 23.09.2010

 

Name :

Mr. Ravi Kant

Designation :

Director

Address :

A – 3, Pallonji Mansion, 43 Cuffe Parade Colaba, Near President Hotel, Mumbai – 400005, Maharashtra, India

Date of Birth/Age :

01.06.1944

Date of Appointment :

28.12.2007

 

 

Name :

Mr. Alfredo Altavilla

Designation :

Director

Address :

Vialle Delle Acacie, 16/5 – 10024, Moncalieri, Torino, Italy

Date of Birth/Age :

02.08.1963

Date of Appointments :

05.09.2004

 

 

Name :

Mr. Rajiv Dube

Designation :

Director

Address :

322, Samudra Mahal, Dr. Annie Besant Road, B A Worli, Mumbai – 400018, Maharashtra, India

Date of Birth/Age :

04.02.1962

Date of Appointment :

28.12.2007

 

 

Name :

Mr. Stefan Ketter

Designation :

Director

Address :

Strada Val Pattonera, N 163, INT 26, Torino Italy

Date of Birth/Age :

31.07.1959

Date of Appointments :

26.09.2008

 

 

Name :

Mr. Harald Jakob Wester

Designation :

Director

Address :

Strada Val Pattonera, N 163, INT 26, Torino Italy

Date of Birth/Age :

26.02.1958

Date of Appointment :

26.09.2008

 

 

Name :

Mr. Giovanni De Filippis

Designation :

Director

Address :

Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Kurla [West], Mumbai 400070, Maharashtra, India

Date of Birth/Age :

25.07.1966

Date of Appointment :

13.12.2007

 

 

Name :

Mr. Clive Hickman

Designation :

Director

Address :

Acacia House, Park Road, Chipping Campden, GL 556EB UK

Date of Birth/Age :

19.11.1954

Date of Appointment :

26.09.2008

 

 

Name :

Mr. Rajeev Kapoor

Designation :

Director

Address :

House No.867, Sector 9, Faridabad - 121006, Haryana

Date of Birth/Age :

28.08.1958

Date of Appointment :

02.09.2008

 

 

Name :

Mr. Silverio Bonfiglioli

Designation :

Director

Address :

VIA Altopiano 75, 40037, Sasso Marconi BO, Italy

Date of Birth/Age :

07.12.1949

Date of Appointment :

26.09.2008

 

 

Name :

Mr. Giovanni Bartoli

Designation :

Director

Address :

VIA Dell Olivara, 129, Livorno 57128, Italy

Date of Birth/Age :

02.11.1947

Date of Appointment :

19.03.2008

 

 

Name :

Mr. Paolino Gagliardo

Designation :

Director

Address :

Corso Vittorig, Emanuelle II, N.96, 9C B, Toring, Italy

Date of Birth/Age :

23.04.1964

Date of Appointment :

09.06.2010

 

 

Name :

Mr. Carl Peter Forster

Designation :

Director

Address :

Karl Theodor, STR 25, Munchen 80803

Date of Birth/Age :

09.05.1954

Date of Appointment :

09.06.2010

 

 

Name :

Mr. Girish Arun Wagh

Designation :

Director

Address :

Flat No.3, Pradnya Kiran Apartments, Pradnya Park, Mahatma Housing Society, Kothrud, Pune – 411029, Maharashtra, India

Date of Birth/Age :

02.12.1976

Date of Appointment :

06.07.2010

 

 

KEY EXECUTIVES

 

Name :

Mr. Anil Ishwar Joshi

Designation :

Company Secretary

Address :

2/2, Telec, Plot No.30, Sector 17, Vashi Navi Mumbai – 400703, Maharashtra, India

Date of Birth/Age :

21.12.1961

Date of Appointments :

01.07.2005

 

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS / SHAREHOLDING PATTERN

 

AS ON 23.09.2010

 

Names of Shareholders

 

No. of Shares

 

 

 

Fiat Group Automobiles SPA, Italy

 

71746392

Alberto Sibille (As a nominee of Fiat Group Automobiles SPA), Italy

 

1

Tata Motors Limited, Mumbai

 

71746392

Tata Motors Limited Jointly with Rajiv Dube, Mumbai

 

1

Tata Motors Limited Jointly with Chandrasekaran Ramakrishnan

 

1

Tata Motors Limited Jointly with Hoshang Sethna

 

1

Fiat Group Automobiles SPA Jointly with Stefano Reganzani

 

1

Fiat Group Automobiles SPA Stefano Salvini

 

1

Total

 

143492790

 

Equity Share Breakup (Percentage of Total Equity)

(AS ON 23.09.2010)

 

Category

 

Percentage

 

 

 

Foreign holdings [Foreign institutional investors, Foreign Companies, Foreign Financial Institutions, Non-resident Indian or Overseas corporate bodies or others]

 

50.00

Bodies corporate

 

50.00

Total

 

100.00

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer of Automobiles

 

 

Products :

Products : Passenger Car

Item Code No.: 87.03

 

 

PRODUCTION STATUS AS ON 31.03.2010

 

Particulars

Unit

 

Installed Capacity

Actual Production

Car

Nos

 

200000

50234

Power Train

Nos

 

350000

110326

 

 

 

 

 

 

* The installed capacity has been certified by the company, with the auditors have relied on without verification.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

No. of Employees :

600 Approximately

 

 

Bankers :

State Bank of India, Corporate Accounts Group, Voltas House, 23, J.N. Herredia Marg, Ballard Estate, Mumbai-400001, Maharashtra, India

 

 

Facilities :

 

Secured Loan

 

Rs. In Millions

31.03.2010

Rs. In Millions

31.03.2009

From Banks :

Term Loans (refer note no. I below) (includes interest accrued and due Rs. 66.880 million)

External Commercial Borrowings

Cash Credit

 

 

 

10066.880

6995.260

2888.430

 

 

 

0.000

0.000

0.000

Total

19950.570

0.000

 

 

 

Unsecured Loan

 

Rs. In Millions

31.03.2010

Rs. In Millions

31.03.2009

Long term loans :

From Shareholders

Tata Motors Limited

Fiat Group AIPtomobiles 5.p.A.

 

Short-term loans :

From Banks

From Others

From a shareholder (Taw Motors Limited)

Interest accrued and due

 

Other loans

From Others

Dues under finance lease agreement

 

 

2650.000

2374.280

 

 

 

0.000

1000.000

 

43.500

 

 

850.000

127.120

 

 

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

6600.000

5853.610

 

2650.000

 

 

0.000

282.510

Total

26995.470

15418.490

 

 

Notes:-

Term Loans and External Commercial Borrowings are secured by a pari passu charge

by way of mortgage of a11 land and buildings, plant and machinery and other fixed assets both present and future.

2. The working capita1 borrowings are secured by iirsl ranking pari passu charge over all the current assets.

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

-

 

 

Auditors :

 

Name :

Deloitte Haskins and Sells

Chartered Accountants

Address :

12, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Opposite Shiv Sagar Estate, Worli, Mumbai 400018, Maharashtra, India

Tel No.:

91-22-66679000

Fax No.:

91-22-66679025/ 65679100

 

 

Associates/Subsidiaries :

Fiat India Private Limited

U29220MH1992PTC069675

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

As on 30.09.2010

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

 

 

 

 

400000000

Equity Shares

Rs. 100/- each

Rs.40000.000 Millions

 

 

 

 

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

 

 

 

 

143492790

Equity Shares

Rs. 100/- each

Rs. 14349.280 Millions

 

Note: The above shares are held by :-

 

  • 7 1,746,395 (2009: 43,746,395) equity shares of Rs.100/- each) - Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. and its nominees
  • 7 1,746,395 (2009 : 43,744,395) equity shares of Rs.100/- each) - Tata Motors Limited and its nominees

 

AFTER AS ON 23.09.2010

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

 

 

 

 

400000000

Equity Shares

Rs. 100/- each

Rs.40000.000 Millions

 

 

 

 

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

 

 

 

 

183492790

Equity Shares

Rs. 100/- each

Rs. 18349.279 Millions


 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET

 

SOURCES OF FUNDS

 

31.03.2010

31.03.2009

31.03.2008

SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Share Capital

14349.280

8749.280

6679.490

2] Share Application Money

0.000

3000.000

0.000

3] Reserves & Surplus

2014.260

1660.650

1550.949

4] (Accumulated Losses)

(900.228)

(6112.590)

0.000

NETWORTH

7361.260

7297.340

8230.439

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

19950.570

0.000

0.000

2] Unsecured Loans

7044.900

15418.490

1796.301

TOTAL BORROWING

26995.470

15418.490

1796.301

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

34356.730

22715.830

10026.740

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

34636.130

30574.310

3644.671

Capital work-in-progress

750.650

2312.680

12233.445

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

0.000

0.000

0.000

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 

Inventories

4803.370
6314.150
1204.293

 

Sundry Debtors

6214.150
1610.630
45.229

 

Cash & Bank Balances

2911.580
2163.300
2.621

 

Other Current Assets

5.350
0.910
0.000

 

Loans & Advances

5601.990
4760.580
1544.577

Total Current Assets

19536.440
14849.570
2796.720

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

 

 

 

 

 

19629.730
24297.840
7995.456

 

Others Current Liabilities

764.660
672.650
617.770

 

Provisions

172.100
50.240
34.876

Total Current Liabilities

20566.490
25020.730
8648.096

Net Current Assets

(1030.050)
(10171.160)
(5851.376)

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

34356.730

22715.830

10026.734

 


PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

 

PARTICULARS

31.03.2010

31.03.2009

31.03.2008

 

SALES

 

 

 

 

 

Income

27644.900

7033.120

857.264

 

 

Other Income

5701.700

887.080

2842.359

 

 

TOTAL                                     (A)

33346.600

7920.200

3699.623

 

 

 

 

 

Less

EXPENSES

 

 

 

 

 

Raw Material, Semi Finished Goods

25094.790

8393.020

0.000

 

 

Excise Duety

105.690

74.970

12.444

 

 

Personal Cost

889.480

686.690

0.000

 

 

Other Expenses

4320.840

2849.490

4100.398

 

 

Increased / (Decreased) In stock

0.000

0.000

(17.117)

 

 

TOTAL                                     (B)

30410.800

12004.170

4095.725

 

 

 

 

 

Less

PROFIT BEFORE INTEREST, TAX, DEPRECIATION AND AMORTISATION (A-B)      (C)

2935.800

(4083.970)

(396.102)

 

 

 

 

 

Less

FINANCIAL EXPENSES                         (D)

3009.600

1387.090

61.801

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT BEFORE TAX, DEPRECIATION AND AMORTISATION (C-D)                                       (E)

(73.800)

(5471.060)

(457.903)

 

 

 

 

 

Less/ Add

DEPRECIATION/ AMORTISATION                     (F)

2815.890

1191.170

158.876

 

 

 

 

 

Less

TRASFERRED TO EXPENDITURE DURING COSTRUCTION PERIOD

0.000

(580.440)

(253.333)

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT BEFORE TAX (E-F)                               (G)

(2889.690)

(6081.790)

(363.446)

 

 

 

 

 

Less

TAX                                                                  (I)

0.000

0.000

19.798

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT AFTER TAX (G-I)                                  (J)

(2889.690)

(6081.790)

(383.244)

 

 

 

 

 

Add

PREVIOUS YEARS’ BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD

(6112.590)

(6112.590)

NA

 

 

 

 

 

 

BALANCE CARRIED TO THE B/S

(9002.280)

(6112.590)

NA

 

 

 

 

 

 

EARNINGS IN FOREIGN CURRENCY

 

 

 

 

 

Export Earnings

2342.830

23.600

53.342

 

TOTAL EARNINGS

2342.830

23.600

53.342

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMPORTS

 

 

 

 

 

Raw Materials

6587.860

8062.130

1255.988

 

 

Traded Goods

1.300

85.190

0.000

 

 

Capital Goods

770.570

6545.370

6616.114

 

TOTAL IMPORTS

7359.730

14692.690

7872.102

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings Per Share (Rs.)

(24.42)

(12.84)

--

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

31.03.2010

31.03.2009

31.03.2008

PAT / Total Income

(%)

(8.66)
(78.31)
(10.36)

 

 

 
 
 

Net Profit Margin

(PBT/Sales)

(%)

(10.45)
(87.90)
(42.36)

 

 

 
 
 

Return on Total Assets

(PBT/Total Assets}

(%)

(5.33)
(13.42)
(5.64)

 

 

 
 
 

Return on Investment (ROI)

(PBT/Networth)

 

(0.39)
(0.83)
(0.04)

 

 

 
 
 

Debt Equity Ratio

(Total Liability/Networth)

 

6.46
5.53
1.27

 

 

 
 
 

Current Ratio

(Current Asset/Current Liability)

 

0.95
0.59
0.32

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

The Registered office of the company has been shifted from Lalbahadur Shastri Marg, Kurla [West], Mumbai 400070, Maharashtra, India to Plot No. B – 19, MIDC, Rajangaon Industrial Area, Ranjangaon, Taluka Shirur, Pune 412210, Maharashtra, India, to the present address w. e. f. 07.12.2006.

 

Bankers Charges Report as per Registry

 

 

Corporate identity number of the company

U28900PN1997PLC130940

Name of the company

FIAT INDIA AUTOMOBILES LIMITED

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

Plot No. B – 19, MIDC, Rajangaon Industrial Area, Ranjangaon, Taluka Shirur, Pune 412210, Maharashtra, India

This form is for

Creation of Charge

Type of charge

  • Immovable Share Capital
  • Any interest in immovable property
  • Book Debts
  • Movable Property
  • Floating Charge
  • Others
  • Goodwill
  • Patent, Licence under a  patent
  • Trademark
  • Copyright or license under a copyright

Particular of charge holder

State Bank of India, Corporate Accounts Group, Voltas House, 23, J.N. Herredia Marg, Ballard Estate, Mumbai-400001, Maharashtra, India

Nature of instrument creating charge

Indenture of Mortgage dated July 29, 2009 between Fiat India Automobiles Limited and State Bank of India

Date of instrument Creating the charge

29.07.2009

Amount secured by the charge

Rs. 6000.000 Millions

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

Terms of Repayment

On demand

 

Margin

1. SBI:

(i) Raw Materials (Domestic/ Imported):25%

(ii) SIP/FG/Stores and Spares:25%

(iii) Book/ Debts (cover period-90 days):35%

(iv) Margin for Non-Fund Based Facilities:Nil

 

2. IDBI Bank

(i) Stock:20%

(ii) Receivables:20%(upto 90 days)

(iii) Margin for Non-Fund based Facilities:15%

 

3. PNB:Margin for Cash Credit/ WCDL:25%

 

4. Union Bank of India

(i) Margin for Cash Credit/ WCDL:25%

(ii) Margin for Non-Fund Based Facilities:5%

 

5. Citibank:Margin to be mutually agreed

 

Extent and Operation of the charge

Mortgage and charge for the benefit of the INR Facility Lenders,

 

 

FIXED ASSETS:

 

  • Lease hold Land
  • Building
  • Plant and Machinery
  • Furniture, Fitting and Office Equipment
  • Vehicles
  • Computer Software

 

AS PER WEBSITE DETAILS:

 

Subject is a 50-50 Industrial Joint Venture between Fiat Group Automobiles S. p. A., (Fiat) and Tata Motors Limited (Tata) originally incorporated on January 02, 1997. The company presently employs about 600 employees and is located at Ranjangaon in the Pune District of Maharashtra. The definitive agreement of the Joint Venture was signed on October 19th 2007. The board of directors for this company comprises of five nominees each from Fiat and Tata.

 

The state-of -the-art facility at Ranjangaon, will have an installed capacity to produce 100,000 cars and 200,000 engines, besides aggregates and components. The company plans to double the production capacity for both car units and engines in the next few years. Currently manufacturing the Palio Stile 1.1 and 1.6 models, premium Fiat cars such as the Grande Punto and Linea are expected to roll out soon in the B and C segment from the facility within 2008. The facility will also manufacture Fiat’s successful 1.3 litre Multijet diesel engines and 1.2 and 1.4 litre Fire gasoline engine. Apart from Fiat cars, the facility will also produce Tata passenger and next generation cars with investment exceeding € 650 Million. The plant is expected to provide direct and indirect employment to more than 4,000 people.

 

Fiat, which holds a 50% stake in the Company, also owns and controls five internationally renowned brands:- Fiat Automobiles, Alfa Romeo Automobiles, Lancia Automobiles, Abarth and Fiat Light Commercial Vehicles, the makers of renowned cars such as the Ferrari, Maserati, Alfa Romeo and Lancia besides the Fiat branded cars.

 

Tata Motors Limited, the other partner to the Joint Venture, is the largest automobile company in India, with revenues of Rs.3242.600 millions (USD 7.2 billion) in 2006-07. It is the leader in commercial vehicles in every segment and the second largest in the passenger vehicles market with winning products in the compact, mid-size car and utility vehicle segments. The company is the world’s fifth largest medium and heavy commercial vehicle manufacturer and the world’s second largest medium and heavy bus manufacturer.

 

 

NEWS

 

PRESS RELEASE

 

Fiat showcases the next generation in style and technology at the Delhi Auto Expo 2010

 

~’Fiat 500 by Diesel’ the denim theme show car creates a stir as it is displayed in India for the first time ever

 

~Company showcases futuristic variants – Linea Dualogic Transmission and Grande Punto Natural Power and other exciting variants

 

~Fiat’s commitment to technology, innovation, youth and the environment duly seen through these new variants

 

New Delhi, January 6, 2010: After enjoying a successful 2009 in the Indian auto sector, Fiat, today at the Auto Expo 2010, showcased its new variants in grand fashion. Having already set a high standard with its unveilings at Auto Expo 2008, Fiat did not disappoint this time either as they showcased – Fiat 500 by Diesel, Linea Dualogic Transmission, Linea T-Jet, Grande Punto Natural Power, Grande Punto Sports and Grande Punto Trendz

 

For the first time ever, The Indian consumers were given the opportunity to see the new Fiat 500 by Diesel, the denim brand styled show car, up close and personal. This showstopper is the perfect combination of high fashion and steady performance. With the design of the car being attributed to Renzo Rosso – Italy’s leading haute-couture designer, the Fiat 500 by Diesel caused more than just a batting of the eyelids. The car, inspired by the leading European fashion brand – ‘Diesel’, comes in 3 funky colours- Diesel Green, Diesel Black and Diesel Bronze. In addition to this, the car also sports unique 16 inch Diesel logo alloy wheels, yellow painted brakecalipers, Diesel side moldings, flared rear view mirrors and eye-catching front end ‘whiskers’.

 

The car’s chic exterior look extends to the interiors as well, as exemplified by the Diesel brand denim cloth upholstery (with yellow stitching). The basic Sport version also has a Diesel logo on the dashboard and on the gear lever knob. The Fiat 500 by Diesel is available in any of three engine sizes (1.2 liter 69 HP, 1.3 liter Multijet 75 HP with DPF and 1.4 liter 16V 100 HP) coupled to 5-speed or 6-speed manual transmission

 

Along with the Fiat 500 by Diesel, Fiat’s other possible future variants were also very well recieved. The Auto Expo, India’s biggest auto show, has always been a great platform to showcase upcoming company products and plans. Taking full advantage of this fact, Fiat’s grand show to unveil these variants is bound to spark considerable consumer interest on the company’s upcoming plans.

 

On showcasing the new variants at the Auto Expo 2010, Mr. Rajeev Kapoor, President and CEO, Fiat India said,” Fiat India enjoyed a highly successful 2009 having achieved impressive numbers in overall sales. With showcasing these new variants, we want to send out a message that we are ready to take the consumer experience to the next level. These variants are a mark of our prowess in technology and commitment to innovation, youth and the environment. We are very excited about these promising new variants and hope to spark similar enthusiasm amongst the Indian consumer as well.”

 

The Linea, launched in January last year, has been a great success in the Indian auto market. Within one year, the classy sedan, sold over 13,000 units and continues to rake in the numbers. Now, along with the popular existent model, Indian consumers may also have access to the Linea Dualogic Transmission and the Linea T-Jet.

 

Linea Dualogic Transmission will have a built in transmission system that allows the user to switch between automatic and manual modes while also having the choice of using both the automatic and manual modes. The variant offers around 10% more mileage than a traditional Automatic Transmission and around 3-5% mileage improvement over a Manual Transmission.

 

The Linea T-Jet on the other hand is the latest generation of petrol engines from the Fiat stable. The variant is higher powered as compared to the existing model and has a 110 PS Turbocharged Petrol Engine. To further add to the exciting prospect of a high powered Linea, the T-Jet will be available in a ravishing ‘red-purple’ shade that is sure to make heads turn.

 

The Grande Punto, launched in June of last year, has also been very well received and sold over 10000 units since its launch. Now, the Grande Punto may be made available in three variants – Grande Punto Natural Power, Grande Punto Sports and Grande Punto Trendz.

                                                                                                                                 

With the Grande Punto Natural Power, Fiat is out to show that class and style need not necessarily come at the environment’s expense. The Grande Punto Natural Power, the new dual fuel version of Fiat, will sport a bi-fuel engine (petrol/CNG) with negligible CO2 emissions. At the same time, with CNG being substantially cheaper and more eco-friendly than conventional fuels, the car will prove to be a real ‘cash saver’. Thanks to Fiat’s superior technology, a user will be able to drive the Punto Natural Power for more than 1000km without having to refuel. This path breaking technology that comes from the Fiat stable will provide better performance as well as safety to the user. There is also no compromise on the boot space of the car as the CNG cylinder will be placed in an innovative packaging below the boot. Fiat is currently the largest selling brand of CNG powered cars in Europe with around 200,000 units sold in 2009. Upon launching in India, this technology and innovation is sure to change the way consumers look at bi fuel engines.

 

While the Punto Natural Power addresses the important issue of a clean environment, the Grande Punto Sport and Grande Punto Trendz are Fiat’s gift to the cool and modern Indian youth.

 

Aimed primarily at the younger generation, the Grande Punto Sport will come with a number of cool add-ons to surely make the user the talk of the town. This variant is a top end model of the Grande Punto range, sporting a 1.3 Multijet engine with a 90 HP power output. To make it more appealing to the Indian youth, the car will also sport a funky electric sunroof, a rear spoiler, sport red decals and dual colour interior leather seats. With these exciting add ons, the user is sure to feel exhilarated and ready to take on the world.

 

The Grande Punto Trendz is a limited edition variant fired up with the powerful 1.2 FIRE petrol engine. The car’s Active Plus option comes in bright and vibrant external colours with sporty decals. The car’s interior has been tastefully done to compliment the bold exterior with a high-tech CD/MP3/ FM audio system also added to the trendy mix.

 

All these variants could be available in the near future with Fiat evaluating them for introduction into the Indian market. With these variants, Fiat can further consolidate its position as a technological powerhouse while at the  same time showing its commitment to innovation, youth and the environment.

 

The showcasing of these new variants comes on the back of a ground breaking year for Fiat India. In the last year, the brand launched two of its flagship cars – the Linea and the Grande Punto in a ‘larger than life’ manner. The launch of these cars will consolidate Fiat’s position as a brand of high class and style. In addition to this, the cars’ great looks and superior handling also received rave reviews from auto experts and consumers alike.

 

These grand launches were then closely followed by the launch of ‘Fiat First’– a comprehensive and world class service program for Fiat consumers. With the launch of Fiat First, customers could now avail of 24X7 roadside assistance that made the Fiat experience a completely hassle free one. Thanks to the launch of the product, consumers could now enjoy – world class roadside assistance, industry leading warranty coverage, benchmark reliability and ease of availability of competitively priced genuine spare parts.

 

The program also marked an important milestone in the evolution of Fiat in India. With this program, Fiat could now showcase their strong network of 99 dealerships offering 105 point of sales spanning across 77 cities in the country.

 

Fiat India ended the year on a high note with ‘Fiat Diesel Drives India’ - an epic pan India drive spanning over 10,000 km and passing through 16 states of India. Flagged off on 27th October 09 from their Ranjangaon plant, the drive gave journalists from top auto journals, electronic channels, publications and onlines the chance to take 4 of Fiat’s MULTIJET diesel offerings- the Linea, Grande Punto, Palio and Fiat 500 across India on a true test of endurance. The drive gave Fiat both the perfect opportunity to showcase itself as the pioneer of diesel technology in India as well as a chance to show off its expansive dealer network.

 

On the back of a spectacular 2009 and with the showcasing of their new variants, Fiat India has now laid down a strong platform for their ambitious plans for the coming future. Indian consumers – Welcome to the new age of style and technology.

 

About Fiat India Automobiles Limited:

 

Subject is a 50-50 Industrial Joint Venture between Fiat Group Automobiles S. p. A., (Fiat) and Tata Motors Limited (Tata) originally incorporated on January 02, 1997. The company employs about 2775 blue and white collar employees and is located at Ranjangaon in the Pune District of Maharashtra. The definitive agreement of the Joint Venture was signed in October 11, 2007. The board of directors for this company comprises of five nominees each from Fiat and Tata.

 

The state-of-the-art facility at Ranjangaon, which is owned by subject, a joint venture company, is capable of producing 200,000 cars and 300,000 engines, besides 300,000 parts and accessories. Currently manufacturing the Palio Stile 1.1, 1.6 models, Linea and now the Grande Punto. The facility also manufactures Fiat’s successful 1.3 litre Multijet diesel engines and 1.2 and 1.4 litre Fire gasoline engine. Apart from Fiat cars, the facility will also produce Tata passenger and next generation cars with investment exceeding € 650 Million. The plant provides direct and indirect employment to more than 4,000 people.

 


About Fiat Group :

 

Established in 1899, Fiat is one of the world’s major industrial groups. With operations in over 190 countries, the Group has 203 plants, 118 research centers, 633 companies and more than 198,000 employees. One of the founders of the global automotive industry, right from inception Fiat pursued a two-pronged development strategy: penetration into foreign markets and focus on innovation. This focus on innovation is evidenced by the technical quality of its products and the adoption of cutting-edge industrial and organizational systems.

 

The Group’s business is carried out through several operating Sectors: Fiat Group Automobiles (Fiat, Lancia, Alfa Romeo and Abarth brands), Maserati and Ferrari (luxury sporst cars), CNH (agricultural and construction equipment), Iveco (trucks and commercial vehicles), Fiat Powertrain Technologies (engines 5 and transmissions), Magneti Marelli (automotive components), Teksid (engine blocks, cylinder heads and other components), Comau (automated production systems) and Itedi (publishing & communications

 

About Tata Motors Limited:

 

Tata Motors Limited, the other partner to the Joint Venture, is India's largest automobile company, with revenues of US$ 8.8 billion in 2007-08. Through subsidiaries and associate companies, Tata Motors has operations in the UK, South Korea, Thailand and Spain. Among them is Jaguar Land Rover, a business comprising the two iconic British brands. It also has a strategic alliance with Fiat. With over 4 million Tata vehicles plying in India, Tata Motors is the country’s market leader in commercial vehicles and among the top three in passenger vehicles. It is also the world's fourth largest truck manufacturer and the second largest bus manufacturer. Tata cars, buses and trucks are being marketed in several countries in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, South East Asia and South America


 

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 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.44.93

UK Pound

1

Rs.72.43

Euro

1

Rs.63.62

 


 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

5

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

3

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

4

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

4

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

--

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

4

--LEVERAGE

1~10

4

--RESERVES

1~10

--

--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

YES

--AFFILIATION

YES/NO

YES

--LISTED

YES/NO

NO

--OTHER MERIT FACTORS

YES/NO

YES

TOTAL

 

28

 

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

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

-

NB

                                       New Business

-

 

 

 

 

 

PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL : This information is provided to you at your request, you having employed MIPL for such purpose. You will use the information as aid only in determining the propriety of giving credit and generally as an aid to your business and for no other purpose. You will hold the information in strict confidence, and shall not reveal it or make it known to the subject persons, firms or corporations or to any other. MIPL does not warrant the correctness of the information as you hold it free of any liability whatsoever. You will be liable to and indemnify MIPL for any loss, damage or expense, occasioned by your breach or non observance of any one, or more of these conditions

This report is issued at your request without any risk and responsibility on the part of MIRA INFORM PRIVATE LIMITED (MIPL) or its officials.