MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

06.04.2013

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

PRIYAANK   INTERNATIONAL  COMPANY  LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

13th  Floor,  Bangkok  Gems & Jewelry  Tower, 322/23  Surawong  Road,  Siphraya, Bangrak,  Bangkok  10500

 

 

Country :

Thailand

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2011

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

09.04.1990

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

0105533040934

 

 

Legal Form :

Private  Limited  Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Importer,  Distributor  and  Exporter of Diamond,  Gems  and  Jewelry  Products

 

 

No. of Employees :

9

 

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

 

Status :

Satisfactory

Payment Behaviour :

No Complaints

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

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(31.03.2011)

Current Rating

(30.06.2012)

Thailand

B1

B1

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D

 

 

THAILAND - ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

 

With a well-developed infrastructure, a free-enterprise economy, generally pro-investment policies, and strong export industries, Thailand enjoyed solid growth from 2000 to 2007 - averaging more than 4% per year - as it recovered from the Asian financial crisis of 1997-98. Thai exports - mostly machinery and electronic components, agricultural commodities, and jewelry - continue to drive the economy, accounting for more than half of GDP. The global financial crisis of 2008-09 severely cut Thailand's exports, with most sectors experiencing double-digit drops. In 2009, the economy contracted 2.3%. In 2010, Thailand's economy expanded 7.8%, its fastest pace since 1995, as exports rebounded from their depressed 2009 level. Steady economic growth at just below 4% during the first three quarters of 2011 was interrupted by historic flooding in October and November in the industrial areas north of Bangkok, crippling the manufacturing sector and leading to a revised growth rate of only 0.1% for the year. The industrial sector is poised to recover from the second quarter of 2012 onward, however, and the government anticipates the economy will probably grow between 5.5 and 6.5% for 2012, while private sector forecasts range between 3.8% and 5.7%.

Source : CIA


Company name

 

PRIYAANK   INTERNATIONAL  COMPANY  LIMITED

 

                                               

SUMMARY

 

BUSINESS  ADDRESS                          :           13th  FLOOR,  BANGKOK  GEMS & JEWELRY  TOWER,

                                                                        322/23  SURAWONG  ROAD,  SIPHRAYA,

                                                                        BANGRAK,  BANGKOK  10500

TELEPHONE                                         :           [66]   2238-3880-3

FAX                                                      :           [66]   2238-3884

E-MAIL  ADDRESS                                :           -

REGISTRATION  ADDRESS                  :           SAME  AS  BUSINESS  ADDRESS

 

ESTABLISHED                                      :           1990

REGISTRATION  NO.                           :           0105533040934

TAX  ID  NO.                                         :           3101820218

CAPITAL REGISTERED                         :           BHT.  20,500,000

CAPITAL PAID-UP                                :           BHT.  20,500,000

SHAREHOLDER’S  PROPORTION         :           THAI         :    51%

                                                                        INDIAN      :    49%

FISCAL YEAR CLOSING DATE              :           DECEMBER   31            

LEGAL  STATUS                                  :           PRIVATE  LIMITED  COMPANY

EXECUTIVE                                          :           MR. PRADEEP  RAGHUNATH  LODHA,  INDIAN

                                                                        MANAGING  DIRECTOR           

 

NO.  OF  STAFF                                   :           9

LINES  OF  BUSINESS                          :           DIAMOND,  GEMS  AND  JEWELRY  PRODUCTS

                                                                        IMPORTER,  DISTRIBUTOR  AND  EXPORTER

                                   

                                     

CORPORATE  PROFILE

 

OPERATING  TREND                            :           STABLE                       

PRESENT  SITUATION                          :           OPERATING  NORMALLY                     

REPUTATION                                       :           GOOD  WITH  NORMAL  BUSINESS  ENGAGEMENT

MANAGEMENT  STANDARD                 :           MANAGEMENT  WITH  FAIR  PERFORMANCE             

 

 

 

 

 


HISTORY

 

The  subject  was  established  on  April  9, 1990  as  a  private  limited  company  under  the   name  style  PRIYAANK  INTERNATIONAL  COMPANY  LIMITED,  by  Thai  and Indian  groups,  with  the  business objective  to  operate  as a  jewelry  trading.  It  currently  employs  9  staff.  

 

The  subject’s  registered  address  is  13th  Floor,  Bangkok  Gems  &  Jewelry  Tower,  322/23 Surawong Rd.,  Siphraya, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500, and this  is  the  subject’s  current  operation  address.  

 

 

THE  BOARD  OF  DIRECTORS

 

     Name

 

Nationality

Age

 

 

 

 

Mr. Pradeep  Raghunath  Lodha

 

Indian

49

Ms. Nirmala  Sacheti

 

Indian

68

 

 

AUTHORIZED  PERSON

 

One  of  the  above  directors  can  sign  on  behalf  of  the  subject  with  company’s  affixed.

 

 

MANAGEMENT

 

Mr.  Pradeep  Raghunath  Lodha  is  the  Managing  Director.

He  is  Indian  nationality  with  the  age  of  49  years  old. 

 

 

BUSINESS  OPERATIONS

 

The  subject  is  engaged  in  international  trading  business  as  the  followings:

 

-  Importing   and  distributing  of  diamonds  and  gemstone.

-  Exporting  of   Thai  cutting  diamonds  and  gems,  as  well  as  diamond  and  gold  jewelry

   products.

 

PURCHASE

 

The products are purchased from suppliers and  manufacturers both domestic  and  overseas,  mainly  in  India,  Hong  Kong,  Belgium  and  South  Africa.

 

SALES  [LOCAL]

 

The  products  are  sold  locally  to  manufacturers,  traders  and   end-users.

 

EXPORT

 

Some  of  the products  are exported  to Hong Kong,  Japan, U.S.A. and countries  in  Europe.

 

 

RELATED  AND  AFFILIATED  COMPANY

 

Prestorise  Intertrade  Co.,  Ltd.

Business  Type  :  Importer,  and  distributor  of  jewelry  products

 

 

LITIGATION

 

Bankruptcy  and  Receivership

 

There  are  no  litigation  on  bankruptcy  and  receivership  cases  filed  against  the  subject  found  at  Legal  Execution  Department  for  the  past  five  years.

 

Others

 

There  are  no  legal  suits  filed  against   the  subject  for  the  past  two  years.

 

 

CREDIT  

 

Sales  are  by  cash  or  on  the  credits  term  of  30-60  days.

Local  bills  are  paid  by  cash  or  on  the  credits  term  of  30-60  days.

Imports  are  by  L/C  at  sight  or  T/T.

Exports  are  against  T/T.

 

 

BANKING

 

Bangkok  Bank  Public  Co.,  Ltd.

 

 

EMPLOYMENT

 

The  subject  employs  9  staff.  

 

 

 

LOCATION  DETAILS

 

The  premise  is  rented  for  administrative  office  at  the  heading  address.  Premise  is  located  in  a  prime  commercial   area.

 

Note:

 

Refer  to  your  given  the  subject’s  address  at 14th  Floor,  Bangkok  Gems & Jewelry  Tower,   please  be  informed  that  the  correct  address  is  13th  Floor,  Bangkok  Gems & Jewelry  Tower.

 

 

COMMENT

 

Subject  reported  good  business  performance in  the  past  years.  With  strong  demand  of  the  products both domestic and overseas has challenged  the company of  its proficient performance  and  quality service.   However,  the  subject  might  have  an  impact  from  a  strong  Thai  Baht  at  the  moment  which  is  unfavourable  to  the  export  business.  In  general,  the  subject  is  doing  a  moderate  business.

 

 

FINANCIAL  INFORMATION

 

The  capital  was  registered  at  Bht. 1,000,000  divided  into 10,000  shares  of  Bht. 100  each.

 

The  capital  was  increased  later  as  following:

 

            Bht.     2,000,000  on     September  26,  1990

            Bht.     6,000,000  on     February  4,  1994

            Bht.   15,000,000  on      January  18,  1995

            Bht.   20,000,000  on      December  25,  2002

           

The  latest  registered  capital  was  increased  to  Bht. 20,500,000  divided  into 205,000 shares  of  Bht.  100  each  with  fully  paid.

 

THE  SHAREHOLDERS  LISTED  WERE  :  [as  at  April  30,  2012]

 

       NAME

HOLDING

%

 

 

 

Mrs. Anupa  Naruela

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  32/31-32  Sukhumvit  26  Rd.,  Klongton, 

                     Klongtoey,  Bangkok

101,547

49.53

Mr. Pradeep  Raghunath  Lodha

Nationality:  Indian

Address     :  322/23  Surawong  Rd.,  Siphraya,  Bangrak, 

                     Bangkok

59,999

29.27

Ms. Nirmala  Sacheti

Nationality:  Indian

Address     :  1867/85  Charoennakorn  Rd., 

                     Banglampulang,  Klongsan,  Bangkok

26,950

13.15

Mrs. Sukesee  Lodha

Nationality:  Indian

Address     : 1867/85  Charoennakorn  Rd., 

                     Banglampulang,  Klongsan,  Bangkok

13,500

6.58

Mr. Nikorn  Kijvanich

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  69/71  Rama  4  Rd.,  Pomprab,  Bangkok

  3,000

1.46

 

 

 

 

Ms. Araya  Thirachawalit

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  510  Charansanitwong  66/1  Rd.,  Bangplad,

                     Bangkok

        3

0.01


Ms. Mahee  Lodha

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  1867/93  Charoennakorn  Rd., 

                     Banglampulang,  Klongsan,  Bangkok

        1

-

 

Total  Shareholders  :    7

 

Share  Structure  [as  at  April  30,  2012]

 

Nationality

Shareholders

No. of  Share

% Shares

 

 

 

 

Thai

4

104,551

51.00

Foreign-Indian

3

100,449

49.00

 

Total

 

7

 

205,000

 

100.00

 

NAME  OF  AUDITOR  &  CERTIFIED  PUBLIC  ACCOUNTANT  NO. :

 

Ms. Nongnuch  Ouitrakul  No. 2241

 

 

BALANCE SHEET [BAHT]

 

The  latest  financial  figures  published  for  December  31,  2011,  2010  &  2009  were:

          

ASSETS

                                                                                                

Current Assets

2011

2010

2009

 

 

 

 

Cash  in  Hand  &  at  Bank

6,158,677.78

454,081.16

281,199.62

Trade  Accounts  Receivable

45,214,617.09

29,851,910.51

57,914,918.87

Inventories

91,966,607.61

89,799,068.83

74,542,310.46

Other  Current  Assets  

105,669.66

77,891.40

80,479.40

 

 

 

 

Total  Current  Assets                

143,445,572.14

120,182,951.90

132,818,908.35

 

Cash at Bank  pledged  as  a  Collateral 

 

-

 

-

 

55,893.70

Fixed Assets                  

3,109,177.15

180,566.72

191,447.94

Intangible  Assets

17,346.03

23,808.28

34,057.09

 

Total  Assets                 

 

146,572,095.32

 

120,387,326.90

 

133,100,307.08

 

 

LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY [BAHT]

 

 

Current Liabilities

2011

2010

2009

 

 

 

 

Bank  Overdraft  &  Short-term Loan

  from  Financial  Institution

 

96,131,381.87

 

70,479,733.92

 

74,023,927.40

Trade  Accounts  & Other  Payable

14,851,266.19

17,333,733.00

26,600,920.92

Current  Portion  of  Financial  Lease 

   Contract  Liabilities

 

600,034.76

 

-

 

-

Accrued  Income  Tax

118,238.39

494,520.25

-

Other  Current  Liabilities             

27,860.78

50,045.07

1,975,128.47

 

 

 

 

Total Current Liabilities

111,728,781.99

88,358,032.24

102,599,976.79

 

Financial  Lease  Contract  Liabilities,

   Net  of  Current  Portion

 

 

1,551,825.85

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

Total  Liabilities            

 

113,280,607.84

 

88,358,032.24

 

102,599,976.79

 

 

 

 

Shareholders' Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Share  capital : Baht  100  par  value 

  authorized,  issued  and  fully 

  paid  share  capital  205,000  shares

 

 

20,500,000.00

 

 

20,500,000.00

 

 

20,500,000.00

 

 

 

 

Capital  Paid                      

20,500,000.00

20,500,000.00

20,500,000.00

Retained  Earning - Unappropriated

12,791,487.48

11,529,294.66

10,000,330.29

 

Total Shareholders' Equity

 

33,291,487.48

 

32,029,294.66

 

30,500,330.29

 

Total  Liabilities  &  Shareholders' 

   Equity

 

 

146,572,095.32

 

 

120,387,326.90

 

 

133,100,307.08


                                                  

PROFIT  &  LOSS  ACCOUNT

 

 

Revenue

2011

2010

2009

 

 

 

 

Sales                                         

184,205,063.39

157,029,573.69

129,612,593.69

Gain  on Exchange  Rate

-

1,188,893.20

-

Other  Income                 

92,249.79

535,699.59

227,996.15

 

Total  Revenues           

 

184,297,313.18

 

158,754,166.48

 

129,840,589.84

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost  of  Goods  Sold                  

170,479,529.96

146,801,845.19

119,329,736.89

Selling  Expenses

777,905.34

792,217.61

711,221.82

Administrative  Expenses

4,576,849.34

4,881,795.37

4,508,849.58

Loss on  Exchange  Rate

3,688,452.25

-

458,700.62

Other Expenses

-

-

88,297.35

 

Total Expenses             

 

179,522,736.89

 

152,475,858.17

 

125,096,806.26

 

 

 

 

Profit  before  Financial Cost  &

  Income  Tax

 

4,774,576.29

 

6,278,308.31

 

4,743,783.58

Interest  Expenses

[2,891,945.08]

[3,857,315.31]

[2,642,029.74]

 

Profit  before  Income  Tax

 

1,882,631.21

 

2,420,993.00

 

2,101,753.84

Income  Tax

[620,438.39]

[892,028.63]

[731,747.24]

 

 

 

 

Net  Profit / [Loss]

1,262,192.82

1,528,964.37

1,370,006.60

 

 

 


 

FINANCIAL  ANALYSIS

 

 

ITEM

UNIT

2011

2010

2009

 

 

 

 

 

LIQUIDITY RATIO

 

 

 

 

CURRENT RATIO

TIMES

1.28

1.36

1.29

QUICK RATIO

TIMES

0.46

0.34

0.57

 

 

 

 

 

ACTIVITY RATIO

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS TURNOVER

TIMES

59.25

869.65

677.01

TOTAL ASSETS TURNOVER

TIMES

1.26

1.30

0.97

INVENTORY CONVERSION PERIOD

DAYS

196.90

223.27

228.01

INVENTORY TURNOVER

TIMES

1.85

1.63

1.60

RECEIVABLES CONVERSION PERIOD

DAYS

89.59

69.39

163.09

RECEIVABLES TURNOVER

TIMES

4.07

5.26

2.24

PAYABLES CONVERSION PERIOD

DAYS

31.80

43.10

81.37

CASH CONVERSION CYCLE

DAYS

254.70

249.56

309.73

 

 

 

 

 

PROFITABILITY RATIO

 

 

 

 

COST OF GOODS SOLD

%

92.55

93.49

92.07

SELLING & ADMINISTRATION

%

2.91

3.61

4.03

INTEREST

%

1.57

2.46

2.04

GROSS PROFIT MARGIN

%

7.50

7.61

8.11

NET PROFIT MARGIN BEFORE EX. ITEM

%

2.59

4.00

3.66

NET PROFIT MARGIN

%

0.69

0.97

1.06

RETURN ON EQUITY

%

3.79

4.77

4.49

RETURN ON ASSET

%

0.86

1.27

1.03

EARNING PER SHARE

BAHT

6.16

7.46

6.68

 

 

 

 

 

LEVERAGE RATIO

 

 

 

 

DEBT RATIO

TIMES

0.77

0.73

0.77

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO

TIMES

3.40

2.76

3.36

TIME INTEREST EARNED

TIMES

1.65

1.63

1.80

 

 

 

 

 

ANNUAL GROWTH

 

 

 

 

SALES GROWTH

%

17.31

21.15

 

OPERATING PROFIT

%

(23.95)

32.35

 

NET PROFIT

%

(17.45)

11.60

 

FIXED ASSETS

%

1,621.90

(5.68)

 

TOTAL ASSETS

%

21.75

(9.55)

 

 

 


 

ANNUAL GROWTH : SATISFACTORY

 

An annual sales growth is 17.31%. Turnover has increased from THB 157,029,573.69 in 2010 to THB 184,205,063.39 in 2011. While net profit has decreased from THB 1,528,964.37 in 2010 to THB 1,262,192.82 in 2011. And total assets has increased from THB 120,387,326.90 in 2010 to THB 146,572,095.32 in 2011.                   

                       

PROFITABILITY : IMPRESSIVE

 

 

PROFITABILITY RATIO

 

Gross Profit Margin

7.50

Satisfactory

Industrial Average

9.66

Net Profit Margin

0.69

Impressive

Industrial Average

(0.20)

Return on Assets

0.86

Impressive

Industrial Average

(0.27)

Return on Equity

3.79

Impressive

Industrial Average

(0.72)

 

Gross Profit Margin used to assess a firm's financial health by revealing the proportion of money left over from revenues after accounting for the cost of goods sold. Gross profit margin serves as the source for paying additional expenses and future savings. The company's figure is 7.5%. When compared with the industry average, the ratio of the company was lower. This indicated that company may have problems with control over its costs.

 

Net Profit Margin is the indicator of the company's efficiency in that net profit takes into consideration all expenses of the company. A low profit margin indicates a low margin of safety, higher risk that a decline in sales will erase profits and result in a net loss. Net Profit Margin ratio is 0.69%, higher figure when compared with those of its average competitors in the same industry, indicated that business was an efficient operator in a dominant position within its industry.

 

Return on Assets measures how efficiently profits are being generated from the assets employed in the business when compared with the ratios of firms in a similar business. A low ratio in comparison with industry averages indicates an inefficient use of business assets. Return on Assets ratio is 0.86%, higher figure when compared with those of its average competitors in the same industry, indicated that business was an efficient profit in a dominant position within its industry.

 

Return on Equity indicates how profitable a company is by comparing its net income to its average shareholders' equity, ROE measures how much the shareholders earned for their investment in the company. Return on Equity ratio is 3.79%, higher figure when compared with those of its average competitors in the same industry, indicated that business was an efficient profit  in a dominant position within its industry.

 

Trend of the average competitors in the same industry for last 5 years

 

Return on Assets                       Uptrend

Return on Equity                        Stable

 

 

LIQUIDITY : RISKY

 

 

LIQUIDITY RATIO

 

Current Ratio

1.28

Acceptable

Industrial Average

1.72

Quick Ratio

0.46

 

 

 

Cash Conversion Cycle

254.70

 

 

 

 

The Current Ratio is to ascertain whether a company's short-term assets are readily available to pay off its short-term liabilities. The company's figure is 1.28 times in 2011, decrease from 1.36 times, then it is generally considered to have good short-term financial strength. When compared with the industry average, the ratio of the company was lower.

 

The Quick Ratio is a liquidity indicator that further refines the current ratio by measuring the amount of the most liquid current assets there are to cover current liabilities. The company's figure is 0.46 times in 2011, increase from 0.34 times, then the company has not enough current assets that presumably can be quickly converted to cash for pay financial obligations.

 

The Cash Conversion Cycle measures the number of days a company's cash is tied up in the production and sales process of its operations and the benefit from payment terms from its creditors. It meant the company could survive when no cash inflow was received from sale for 255 days.

 

Trend of the average competitors in the same industry for last 5 years

Current Ratio                 Downtrend

 

 

LEVERAGE : ACCEPTABLE

 

 

LEVERAGE RATIO

 

Debt Ratio

0.77

Acceptable

Industrial Average

0.60

Debt to Equity Ratio

3.40

Risky

Industrial Average

1.67

Times Interest Earned

1.65

Impressive

Industrial Average

0.63

 

Debt to Equity Ratio a measurement of how much suppliers, lenders, creditors and obligors have committed to the company versus what the shareholders have committed. A lower the percentage means that the company is using less leverage and has a stronger equity position.

 

Times Interest Earned measuring a company's ability to meet its debt obligations. Ratio is 1.66 higher than 1, so the company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt.

 

Debt Ratio shows the proportion of a company's assets which are financed through debt. The company's figure is 0.77 greater than 0.5, most of the company's assets are financed through debt.

 

Trend of the average competitors in the same industry for last 5 years

Debt Ratio                                 Uptrend

Times Interest Earned                Uptrend

 

ACTIVITY : IMPRESSIVE

 

 

ACTIVITY RATIO

 

Fixed Assets Turnover

59.25

Impressive

Industrial Average

10.73

Total Assets Turnover

1.26

Satisfactory

Industrial Average

1.47

Inventory Conversion Period

196.90

 

 

 

Inventory Turnover

1.85

Satisfactory

Industrial Average

2.17

Receivables Conversion Period

89.59

 

 

 

Receivables Turnover

4.07

Impressive

Industrial Average

3.31

Payables Conversion Period

31.80

 

 

 

 

The company's Account Receivable Ratio is calculated as 4.07 and 5.26 in 2011 and 2010 respectively. This ratio measures the efficiency of the company in managing its trade debtors to generate revenue. A lower ratio may indicate over extension and collection problems. Conversely, a higher ratio may indicate an overtly stringent policy. In this case, the company's A/R ratio in 2011 decreased from 2010. This would suggest the company had deteriorated in the management of its debt collections.

 

Inventory Turnover in Days Ratio indicates the liquidity of inventory. It estimates the number of days that it will take to sell the current inventory. Inventory is particularly sensitive to change in business activities. The inventory turnover in days has decreased from 223 days at the end of 2010 to 197 days at the end of 2011. This represents a positive trend. And Inventory turnover has increased from 1.63 times in year 2010 to 1.85 times in year 2011.

 

The company's Total Asset Turnover is calculated as 1.26 times and 1.3 times in 2011 and 2010 respectively. This ratio is determined by dividing total assets into total sales turnover. The ratio measures the activity of the assets and the ability of the firm to generate sales through the use of the assets.

 

Trend of the average competitors in the same industry for last 5 years

Fixed Assets Turnover                Uptrend

Total Assets Turnover                 Downtrend

Inventory Turnover                      Downtrend

Receivables Turnover                  Downtrend

 

 


DIAMOND INDUSTRY – INDIA

 

-          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.

-          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.

-          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.

-          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.

-          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.

-          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.

-          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.

-          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.

-          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

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.54.88

UK Pound

1

Rs.83.54

Euro

1

Rs.70.90

 

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Report Prepared by :

PRL

 

 

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

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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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