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Report Date : |
12.07.2012 |
IDENTIFICATION DETAILS
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Date of Incorporation : |
05.03.1989. |
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Private Limited Company |
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LINE OF BUSINESS : |
PROCESSORS (VIA SUB-CONTRACTORS),
IMPORTERS, EXPORTERS AND MARKETERS OF DIAMONDS |
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No. of Employees : |
2 |
RATING & COMMENTS
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MIRA’s Rating : |
B |
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RATING |
STATUS |
PROPOSED CREDIT LINE |
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26-40 |
B |
Capability to overcome financial difficulties seems comparatively
below average. |
Small |
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Status : |
Small Company |
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Payment Behaviour : |
No Complaints |
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Litigation : |
Clear |
NOTES :
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while quoting report number, name and date.
ECGC Country Risk Classification List – March 31st, 2012
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Country Name |
Previous Rating (31.12.2011) |
Current Rating (31.03.2012) |
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A2 |
A2 |
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Risk Category |
ECGC
Classification |
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Insignificant |
A1 |
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Low |
A2 |
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Moderate |
B1 |
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High |
B2 |
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Very High |
C1 |
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Restricted |
C2 |
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Off-credit |
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Telephone 972 3 575 97 30; 575
97 31
Fax 972
3 575 76 77
Diamond Exchange,
Shimshon Bldg.
A private limited
company, incorporated as per file No. 51-137017-3 on the 05.03.1989.
Authorized share
capital of
10,000 ordinary shares of
of which 100
shares amounting to
1. Sanjay Shah, 50%,
2. Mrs. Nisha Mehta Shah, 50% wife
of Sanjay (both of registered address
1. Sanjay Shah, General Manager,
2. Mrs. Nisha Mehta Shah.
Processors (via
sub-contractors), importers, exporters and marketers of diamonds.
Around half of
sales are for export and half sold in the local market.
Operating from
offices, owned by the shareholders, on an area of around 50 sq. meters, in
Also operating from
a branch in Mumbai.
Having 2 employees
(same as in 2010 and 2011).
Financial data not
forthcoming.
There are 4
charges for unlimited amounts registered on the company's assets (financial and
real estate assets), in favor of the Israel Union Bank Ltd.
Sales figures not
forthcoming.
PRIME STAR, a
diamond company owned by the father and brother of subject's shareholder Sanjay
Shah, operating in
Union Bank of
Israel Ltd., Ramat Gan Branch (No. 062),
Nothing
unfavorable learnt.
Subject's General
Manager, Mr. Sanjay Shah, refused to disclose financial data.
Subject is long
established.
Despite the
slow-down in activity in the global diamond branch during the last third of
2011, export by the local diamond sector in all 2011 recorded US$ 7,202 million
sales in cut diamonds, 23.5% higher than in 2010. This was thanks to the strong
first 2 thirds of 2011, which were stalled in the last third, reflecting the
current fragile global economy and fear of another recession wave in
Export of rough
diamonds in 2011 also climbed almost 15%, reaching US$ 3,515 million (fell
almost 29% in karat terms).
Import of cut
diamonds in 2011 summed up to US$ 5,682 million, representing 34.7% increase
comparing to 2010 (18% rise in karat terms), while import of rough diamonds
rose by 17.5% from 2010, totaling US$ 4,413 million (11% fall in karat terms).
In 2010, export
(net) of cut diamonds was US$ 5,832 million (up 48% from 2009, when it noted
37% decrease from 2008), rough diamonds export (net) reached US$ 3,060 million
(62% rise from 2009). Import of rough diamonds (net) in 2010 grew by 51% to US$
3,755 compared with 2009, and import of polished diamonds (net) saw 68% rise in
2010 reaching US$ 4,218 million.
In terms of target
export (polished diamonds) countries, in 2011 the
According to the
President of the Israeli Diamonds Association, local diamond sector in general
managed to cross one of worst depressions in the global diamond sector caused
by the global economic crisis in 2008/9. The sector experienced almost an
entire freeze and collapse in sales of about 70% in the peak of the crisis and
2009 export diamonds shrank by some 40%. The President said that trade in the
sector rolls annual turnover of US$ 25 billion while total debt to the banks
stands on US$ 1.5 billion, down from US$ 2.4 billion in the eve of the crisis.
The Ministry for Industry & Trade also assisted the local diamond exporters
by providing bank guarantees in total scope of NIS 1 billion.
Local diamond
sector employs some 15,000 persons.
In February 2009,
Israel was ranked as the world’s largest exporter of cut diamonds, followed by
India, Belgium and South Africa.
Notwithstanding
the refusal to disclose financial data, considered good for trade engagements.
DIAMOND INDUSTRY –
INDIA
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From time immemorial, India is well known in the world
as the birthplace for diamonds. It is difficult to trace the origin of
diamonds but history says that in the remote past, diamonds were mined only in
India. Diamond production in India can be traced back to almost 8th Century
B.C. India, in fact, remained undisputed leader till 18th
Century when Brazilian fields were discovered in 1725 followed by emergence of
S. Africa, Russia and Australia.
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The achievement of the Indian diamond industry was possible
only due to combination of the manufacturing skills of the Indian workforce and
the untiring and unflagging efforts of the Indian diamantaires, supported by
progressive Government policies.
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The area of study of family owned diamond businesses
derives its importance from the huge conglomerate of family run organizations
which operate in the diamond industry since many generations.
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Some of the basic traits of family run business
enterprises include spirit of entrepreneurship, mutual trust lowers transaction
costs, small, nimble and quick to react, information as a source of advantage
and philanthropy.
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Family owned diamond businesses need to improve on
many fronts including higher standard of corporate governance, long-term
performance – focused strategies, modern management and technology.
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The diamond jewellery industry in India today may be
more than Rs 60000 mil and is rated amongst the fastest growing in the
world. Indi ranks third in the world in domestic diamond consumption.
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Utmost caution is to be exercised while dealing with
some medium and large diamond traders which are usually engaged in fictitious
import – export, inter-company transactions, financially assisted by banks. In
the process, several public sector banks lost several hundred million rupees.
They mostly diverted borrowed money for diamond business into real estate and
capital markets.
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Excerpts from Times of India dated 30th
October 2010 is as under –
DIAMOND
SAGA – DIRTY DOZEN STUCK WITH 2K CR DEBT
This could be the biggest credibility crisis
the Indian diamond industry has ever faced. Fifteen banks run the risk of
losing Rs 2000 crore lent to a dozen diamond firms in Surat. Until about two
months ago, they had not repaid these dues. Bankers believe many
diamantaires borrowed money during the economic downturn two years ago and
diverted funds to businesses like real estate and capital markets. Many of
themselves made money from these businesses but their diamond companies have
gone sick and declared insolvency.
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Most of the money borrowed from the banks in the name
of their diamond business has been diverted in real estate and the share
market. The banks are not in a position to seize their properties because in
many cases, these were purchased in the name of their relatives and friends.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES
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Currency |
Unit
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Indian Rupees |
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US Dollar |
1 |
Rs.55.36 |
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1 |
Rs.85.95 |
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Euro |
1 |
Rs.67.87 |
INFORMATION DETAILS
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Report Prepared
by : |
PRL |
RATING EXPLANATIONS
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RATING |
STATUS |
PROPOSED CREDIT LINE |
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>86 |
Aaa |
Possesses an extremely sound financial base with the strongest
capability for timely payment of interest and principal sums |
Unlimited |
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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 |
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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 |
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41-55 |
Ba |
Overall operation is considered normal. Capable to meet normal
commitments. |
Satisfactory |
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26-40 |
B |
Capability to overcome financial difficulties seems comparatively
below average. |
Small |
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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 |
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<10 |
C |
Absolute credit risk exists. Caution needed to be exercised |
Credit not
recommended |
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NB |
New Business |
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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%)
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