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Report Date : |
03.11.2012 |
IDENTIFICATION DETAILS
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Name : |
R.A.
GEM CENTRE LTD. |
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Registered Office : |
Room 912-913, 9/F., |
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Country : |
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Year of Establishment : |
1989 |
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Com. Reg. No.: |
21790383 |
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Legal Form : |
Private Limited Company |
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Line of Business : |
Manufacturer, Importer, Wholesaler and Exporter of all kinds of diamonds, precious stones, gems, etc. |
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No. of Employees : |
35 |
RATING & COMMENTS
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MIRA’s Rating : |
Ba |
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RATING |
STATUS |
PROPOSED CREDIT LINE |
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41-55 |
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Overall operation is considered normal. Capable to meet normal
commitments. |
Satisfactory |
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Status : |
Satisfactory |
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Payment Behaviour : |
No Complaints |
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Litigation : |
Clear |
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 – June 30th, 2012
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Country Name |
Previous Rating (31.03.2011) |
Current Rating (30.06.2012) |
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Hong Kong |
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 |
D |
HONG KONG - ECONOMIC OVERVIEW
Hong Kong has a free market economy,
highly dependent on international trade and finance - the value of goods and
services trade, including the sizable share of re-exports, is about four times
GDP. Hong Kong's open economy left it exposed to the global economic slowdown
that began in 2008. Although increasing integration with China, through trade,
tourism, and financial links, helped it to make an initial recovery more
quickly than many observers anticipated, it again faces a possible slowdown as
exports to the Euro zone and US slump. The Hong Kong government is promoting
the Special Administrative Region (SAR) as the site for Chinese renminbi (RMB)
internationalization. Hong Kong residents are allowed to establish
RMB-denominated savings accounts; RMB-denominated corporate and Chinese
government bonds have been issued in Hong Kong; and RMB trade settlement is
allowed. The territory far exceeded the RMB conversion quota set by Beijing for
trade settlements in 2010 due to the growth of earnings from exports to the
mainland. RMB deposits grew to roughly 7.8% of total system deposits in Hong
Kong by the end of 2011, an increase of over 59% since the beginning of the
year. The government is pursuing efforts to introduce additional use of RMB in
Hong Kong financial markets and is seeking to expand the RMB quota. The
mainland has long been Hong Kong's largest trading partner, accounting for
about half of Hong Kong's exports by value. Hong Kong's natural resources are
limited, and food and raw materials must be imported. As a result of China's easing
of travel restrictions, the number of mainland tourists to the territory has
surged from 4.5 million in 2001 to 28 million in 2011, outnumbering visitors
from all other countries combined. Hong Kong has also established itself as the
premier stock market for Chinese firms seeking to list abroad. In 2011 mainland
Chinese companies constituted about 43% of the firms listed on the Hong Kong
Stock Exchange and accounted for about 56% of the Exchange's market
capitalization. During the past decade, as Hong Kong's manufacturing industry
moved to the mainland, its service industry has grown rapidly. Growth slowed to
5% in 2011. Credit expansion and tight housing supply conditions caused Hong
Kong property prices to rise rapidly in 2010 and inflation to rise 5.3% in
2011. Lower and middle income segments of the population are increasingly
unable to afford adequate housing. Hong Kong continues to link its currency
closely to the US dollar, maintaining an arrangement established in 1983.
Source : CIA
R.A. GEM CENTRE LTD.
Room 912-913, 9/F., Harbour Centre Tower 1, 1 Hok Cheung Street, Hunghom, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
PHONE: 2721 8360, 2774 8000, 2723 8587
FAX: 2311 9377
E-MAIL: info@ragemcentre.com
Managing Director: Mr. Ketan Kantilal Shah
Establishment: 1989.
Incorporated on: 5th June, 1998.
Organization: Private Limited Company.
Capital: Nominal: HK$10,000.00
Issued: HK$100.00
Business Category: Diamond Trader.
Employees: 35.
Main Dealing Banker: The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corp. Ltd., Hong Kong.
Banking Relation: Satisfactory.
Registered Head
Office:-
Room 912-913, 9/F., Harbour Centre Tower 1, 1 Hok Cheung Street, Hunghom, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
Holding Company:-
S.Vinodkumar International Pte. Ltd., Singapore.
Affiliated
Companies:-
S.Vinodkumar Group of
Companies
Bharat Trading Inc., Japan.
Gemini Diamonds Inc., USA.
IDI Jewels Inc., USA.
Indian Diamond Imports Inc., USA.
S.V. Gems N.V., Belgium.
S.V.K. Jewels Pvt. Ltd., India.
S.Vinodkumar Diamonds Pvt. Ltd., India.
S.Vinodkumar DMCC, UAE.
etc.
21790383
0646505
Managing Director: Mr. Ketan Kantilal Shah
Contact Person: Mr. Chetan Shah
Nominal Share Capital: HK$10,000.00 (Divided into 10,000 shares of HK$1.00 each)
Issued Share Capital: HK$100.00
(As per registry
dated 05-06-2011)
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Name |
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No. of shares |
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S.Vinodkumar International Pte. Ltd. 80, Raffles Place, #25-01, UOB Plaza 1, Singapore 048624. |
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100 === |
(As per registry dated
05-06-2011)
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Name (Nationality) |
Address |
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Nilesh Vinodrai SHAH |
Flat H, 8/F., Kimberley Mansion, 15 Austin Avenue, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong. |
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Ketul Kumar Chandrakant SHAH |
Room 912-913, 9/F., Harbour Centre Tower 1, 1 Hok Cheung Street, Hunghom, Kowloon, Hong Kong. |
(As per registry
dated 05-06-2011)
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Name |
Address |
Co.
No. |
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Hojin SEC Ltd. |
Room 301, 3/F., Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong. |
0612527 |
The subject was originally established in 1989 under the name of R.A. Gem Centre. Re-organized and incorporated on 5th June, 1998 as a private limited liability company under the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance.
Formerly the subject was located at Room 1201, 12/F., Chevalier House, 45‑51 Chatham Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, moved to Unit 30‑31, 4/F., Block B, Focal Industrial Centre, 21 Man Lok Street, Hunghom, Kowloon, Hong Kong in May 2003, and further to the present address in March 2009.
Apart from these, neither material change nor amendment has been ever traced and noted.
Activities: Manufacturer, Importer, Wholesaler and Exporter.
Lines: All kinds of diamonds, precious stones, gems, etc.
Employees: 35.
Materials/Commodities: Imported from Europe, South Africa, etc.
Markets: Southeast Asia, China, US, Europe, etc.
Terms/Sales: L/C, T/T or as per contracted.
Terms/Buying: L/C, T/T and D/P.
· Hong Kong Jewelry Manufacturers’ Association, Hong Kong.
Shanghai
Diamond Exchange, China.
The
Indian Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Nominal Share Capital: HK$10,000.00 (Divided into 10,000 shares of HK$1.00 each)
Issued Share Capital: HK$100.00
Mortgage or Charge: (See attachment)
Profit or Loss: Making a profit every year.
Condition: Keeping in an active condition.
Facilities: Making active use of general banking facilities.
Payment: Met trade commitments as contracted.
Commercial Morality: Satisfactory.
Bankers:-
· The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corp. Ltd., Hong Kong.
The
Royal Bank of Scotland N.V., Hong Kong Branch.
Antwerpse
DiamantBank NV (also known as Antwerp Diamond Bank NV), Hong Kong Branch.
Industrial
& Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Ltd., Hong Kong.
ABN
AMRO Bank N.V., Hong Kong Branch.
Standing: Normal.
R.A. Gem Centre Ltd. is a private limited company incorporated in June 1998. It was jointly owned by two Indians: Mr. Ketan Kantilal Shah and Ms. Abhaykumar Sumatilal Shah. Now, it has become a wholly-owned subsidiary of S.Vinodkumar International Pte. Ltd. which is a Singapore‑based firm. The directors of the subject are Nilesh Vinodrai Shah and Ketul Kumar Chandrakant Shah. The two Shahs belong to the same family.
The subject is a loose diamond importer and exporter.
For three consecutive years since 1988, the subject had been awarded the “Second Highest Importer of Diamonds” (Southeast Asia region) by the Indian Jewelry Council. From 2002 to 2009, the subject had been conferred the title of “Best Supporter of Loose Diamond Supplier in Hong Kong”.
The Shahs established R.A. Gem Centre, which was the subject’s predecessor, in 1989. Now, the subject is engaged in manufacturing, wholesaling and exporting loose diamonds, brownish yellow diamonds, etc. Imported from India and Belgium, most of the diamonds have been certified by GIA, HRD and IGI.
The subject has been serving the jewellery manufacturing customers for over 20 years. It is catering to more than 300 customers, both jewellery manufacturers and retailers.
The subject is one of the members of S.Vinodkumar Group of Companies [Group] of India. It is the pioneer trading company catering the diamond market of Hong Kong as well as other Asian countries. It also has got its market share in Hong Kong.
In April 2003, the subject moved to Hunghom where is the jewellery district of Hong Kong. The subject’s floor area including a workshop covers nearly 14,000 sq.ft. with more than 35 staff. This office is fully equipped with fuller and wider range of diamonds in all colours and sizes, providing a one-stop shop for all walks of customers. Of the 35 staff members, 7 of them are sales executives.
The latest development of the Group is the penetration of the China market. Its first branch office was set up in Shanghai where is the hub of diamond marketplace in Mainland China.
Besides the subject in Hong Kong, the Group has established several branch offices in other major cities such as Tokyo, Mumbai, New York, Dubai, Los Angles and Antwerp.
The subject’s major markets are China, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, the Philippines and Hong Kong.
Rough stones used by the subject are sourced from Belgium. Then they are shipped to the three production plants located in India for cutting and polishing. Sizes of polished stones range from 0.005 points to 3 carats. Almost all colours are available. Stones can be provided in any shape that customers would request.
The subject is also specialized in providing certified stones from sizes 0.30 to 5.00 carats. Its products are provided by the Group’s factory in Surat, India.
The subject gets its supply of smaller sizes of medium to commercial make from manufacturers in India mainly, including top exporter S. Vinod Kumar & Co. in Mumbai. Larger sizes and stones of finer make are imported from Antwerp in Belgium and New York.
Mr. Chetan Shah is the contact person of the subject.
In order to penetrate the international market further, the subject has taken part in fairs and exhibitions held in Hong Kong and other foreign large cities. In Hong Kong it usually takes part in Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair every year. The second Show is held in Hong Kong twice a year.
For instance, it took part in “HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show 2012” which had been held in Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wanchai, Hong Kong during the period of 16th to 20th February, 2012. Besides, it is going to take part in “HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show 2013” which will be held in Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wanchai, Hong Kong during the period of 5th to 9th March, 2013.
The annual sales turnover of the Group is very significant.
The subject is fully supported by the Group and the Shah family of India.
On the whole, consider it good for normal business engagements.
REMARKS:
Property information of the company:-
Property Location: Workshop Unit No. 12 & 13 on
9/F.. Harbour Centre Tower 1,
1 Hok Cheung Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
Owner: R.A. Gem Centre Ltd.
Date of Purchase: n.a.
Purchased Price: n.a.
Incumbrances:-
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Date of Mortgage |
Amount Consideration |
Mortgagee |
Nature |
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13-06-2008 |
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Antwerpse DiamantBank NV (also known as Antwerp Diamond Bank NV), Hong Kong Branch. |
Mortgage to secure general banking facilities |
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Date |
Particulars |
Amount |
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15-10-2003 |
Instrument: Debenture Property: 1) All freehold and leasehold property of the Company 2) All stocks shares bonds and securities of any kind whether marketable or otherwise and all other interests including loan capital of the Company 3) All book and other debts revenues and claims 4) The uncalled goodwill and all patents patent applications trade marks trade names registered designs and copyrights and all licences and ancillary and connected rights relating to the intangible property 5) The undertaking and all other assets of the Company Mortgagee: Antwerpse DiamantBank NV (also known as Antwerp Diamond Bank NV), Hong Kong Branch. |
The general credit faciliteis for the sum of HK$46,800,000 |
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13-06-2008 |
Instrument: Mortgage Property: 172/13,205th parts or shares of and in Section F of Kowloon Marine Lot No. 113 and Section H of Kowloon Marine Lot No. 113 (Workshop Unit No. 12 & 13 on 9/F. of Harbour Centre Tower 1, 1 Hok Cheung Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong.) Mortgagee: Antwerpse DiamantBank NV (also known as Antwerp Diamond Bank NV), Hong Kong Branch. |
All sums |
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19-03-2012 |
Instrument: Floating Charge over Assets Property: All company’s undertaking, property and assets Mortgagee: ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Hong Kong Branch. |
All monies and the discharge of all obligations and liabilities |
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.53.66 |
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UK Pound |
1 |
Rs.86.37 |
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Euro |
1 |
Rs.69.24 |
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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or its officials.