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Report Date : |
02.01.2013 |
IDENTIFICATION DETAILS
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Name : |
SANKARA NETHRALAYA |
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Registered
Office : |
No.18/41, 4th Floor, New Research Building, College Road,
Nungambakkam, Chennai – 600006, Tamilnadu |
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Country : |
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Year of
Establishment : |
1978 |
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Capital
Investment / Paid-up Capital : |
Not Divulged |
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Legal Form : |
Hospital |
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Line of Business
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Providing Ophthalmic Care Services. |
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No. of Employees
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20 (Approximately) |
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 |
Ba |
Overall operation is considered normal. Capable to meet normal
commitments. |
Satisfactory |
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Status : |
Good |
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Payment Behaviour : |
Regular |
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Litigation : |
Clear |
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Comments : |
Subject is a hospital offering expert ophthalmic care having fine
track record. It’s main objective its: 1.
To maintain the quality of ophthalmic services in
accordance with international standards. 2.
To ensure continued patients satisfactory. 3.
To ensure high level of staff satisfaction and
motivation. Trade relations are fair. Business is active. Payments are reported to
be regular and as per commitments. The hospital can be considered normal for business dealing 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 – June 30, 2012
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Country Name |
Previous Rating (31.03.2012) |
Current Rating (30.06.2012) |
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A1 |
A1 |
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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 |
INDIAN ECONOMIC OVERVIEW
India is developing into an open-market economy, yet traces
of its past autarkic policies remain. Economic liberalization, including
industrial deregulation, privatization of state-owned enterprises, and reduced controls
on foreign trade and investment, began in the early 1990s and has served to
accelerate the country's growth, which has averaged more than 7% per year since
1997. India's diverse economy encompasses traditional village farming, modern
agriculture, handicrafts, a wide range of modern industries, and a multitude of
services. Slightly more than half of the work force is in agriculture, but
services are the major source of economic growth, accounting for more than half
of India's output, with only one-third of its labor force. India has
capitalized on its large educated English-speaking population to become a major
exporter of information technology services and software workers. In 2010, the
Indian economy rebounded robustly from the global financial crisis - in large
part because of strong domestic demand - and growth exceeded 8% year-on-year in
real terms. However, India's economic growth in 2011 slowed because of
persistently high inflation and interest rates and little progress on economic
reforms. High international crude prices have exacerbated the government's fuel
subsidy expenditures contributing to a higher fiscal deficit, and a worsening
current account deficit. Little economic reform took place in 2011 largely due
to corruption scandals that have slowed legislative work. India's medium-term
growth outlook is positive due to a young population and corresponding low
dependency ratio, healthy savings and investment rates, and increasing
integration into the global economy. India has many long-term challenges that
it has not yet fully addressed, including widespread poverty, inadequate
physical and social infrastructure, limited non-agricultural employment
opportunities, scarce access to quality basic and higher education, and
accommodating rural-to-urban migration.
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Source
: CIA |
RBI DEFAULTERS’ LIST STATUS
Subject’s name is not enlisted as a defaulter
in the publicly available RBI Defaulters’ list.
EPF (Employee Provident Fund) DEFAULTERS’ LIST STATUS
Subject’s name is not enlisted as a defaulter
in the publicly available EPF (Employee Provident Fund) Defaulters’ list as of
31-03-2012.
INFORMATION PARTED BY (General details)
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Name : |
Mr. Yuvraj |
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Designation : |
Secretary |
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Contact No.: |
91-44-28271616 |
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Date : |
27.12.2012 |
LOCATIONS
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Registered Office : |
No.18/41, 4th Floor, New Research Building, College Road,
Nungambakkam, Chennai – 600006, Tamilnadu, India |
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Tel. No.: |
91-44-42271650/ 28271616 (12 lines) |
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Fax No.: |
91-44-28254180 |
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E-Mail : |
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Website : |
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Location : |
Owned |
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Other Location : |
Jagadguru
Kanchi Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi Nethra Nilayam (JKCN Complex) Elite School of Optometry
(ESO) For application : http://www.bits-pilani.ac.in/dlp-home The Sankara
Nethralaya Academy C. U. Shah
Sankara Nethralaya
Sankara
Nethralaya Referral Laboratory Mrs. T.K.
Lakshmi Ammal and Mrs. T.K. Alamelu Ammal Sankara Nethralaya Optometry
Clinic Aditya
Birla Sankara Nethralaya (Kolkata) Sankara
Nethralaya (Rameswaram) Sri
Srinivasa Sankara Nethralaya (Tirupathi) |
MANAGEMENT
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Name : |
Mr. Yuvraj |
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Designation : |
Secretary |
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Name : |
Mr. N Sivakumar |
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Designation : |
Academic
Officer |
MEDICAL RESEARCH
FOUNDATION
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Name : |
Dr. Sengamedu Srinivasa Badrinath |
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Designation : |
Members |
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Name : |
Dr.
Badrinath. S. S |
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Designation : |
President -
MRF |
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Address : |
“Basava” (O) No. 25, (N) No 42, IIIrd Trust Cross Street,
Mandaveli, Chennai – 600028, Tamilnadu, India |
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Name : |
Mr. Shah C U |
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Designation : |
Vice
President - MRF |
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Address : |
Flat No 14, Meghdoot Buildings, Marine Lines, Mumbai,
Maharashtra, India |
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Name : |
Mr. G.
Ramachandran |
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Designation : |
Hony.
Secretary - MRF |
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Address : |
(N) No.25 / (O)No.14 East Road, West CIT Nagar, Chennai -
600 035, Tamilnadu, India |
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Name : |
Mr. N.
Sugalchand Jain |
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Designation : |
Hony.
Treasurer - MRF |
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Address : |
No 25, Ranganathan Avenue, Kilpauk, Chennai - 600 010,
Tamilnadu, India |
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Name : |
Mr. Ashok
Kumar Mehta |
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Designation : |
Member |
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Address : |
Jains Car Shoppee, No 18, Usman Road, T Nagar, Chennai- 600017,
Tamilnadu, India |
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Name : |
Dr. Barwale B
R |
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Designation : |
Member |
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Address : |
72B, Urvashi, Petit Estate, Nepeansea Road, Mumbai - 400 006,
Maharashtra, India |
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Name : |
Mr. Govind V |
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Designation : |
Member |
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Address : |
New No.9, Old No.5, 5th Corss Street, Indira Nagar, Adyar, Chennai - 600 020, Tamilnadu, India |
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Name : |
Mr. Jagdish M
Chanrai |
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Designation : |
Member |
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Address : |
Mission for Vision, 112 A Mittal Towers, Nariman Point,
Mumbai - 400 021, Maharashtra, India |
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Name : |
Mr.
Kothari. B.H. |
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Designation : |
Member |
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Address : |
"Kothari Bagh, 18, Uthamar Gandhi Salai, No.11,
Nungambakkam High Road |
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Name : |
Dr. Lingam
Gopal |
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Designation : |
Member |
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Address : |
No.18, Jagadambal Street, T. Nagar, Chennai -600 017, Tamilnadu,
India |
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Name : |
Mr. Mani S.
Subramonian |
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Designation : |
Member |
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Address : |
E-2, Geethalaya No.8, 7th Street, Dr. Radhakrishnan
Salai, Mylapore, Chennai – 600 004, Tamilnadu, India |
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Name : |
Mr.
Malesra. H.D |
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Designation : |
Member |
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Address : |
Sir Ratan Tata Trust, Bombay House, Homi Mody Street, Mumbai
- 400 001, Maharashtra, India |
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Name : |
Mrs. Nina
Kothari |
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Designation : |
Member |
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Address : |
"Kothari Bagh”, 18, Uthamar Gandhi Salai, No.11,
Nungambakkam High Road |
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Name : |
Mr. Narayana
Gupta N |
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Designation : |
Member |
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Address : |
“Nathella Mansion” No.14, Vasu Street, Kilpauk, Chennai
– 600 010, Tamilnadu, India |
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Name : |
Mr. Parekh
R C |
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Designation : |
Member |
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Address : |
Flat No 158 Devdarshan Apartment, 5th Floor No 1 Barnaby
Road, Kilpauk, Chennai - 600 010, Tamilnadu, India |
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Name : |
Dr. Pramod
S Bhende |
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Designation : |
Member |
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Address : |
No.18, Jagadambal Street, T. Nagar, Chennai - 600 017, Tamilnadu,
India |
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Name : |
Dr. Prema
Padmanabhan |
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Designation : |
Member |
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Address : |
(O)No. 31(N) No. 62 Kasturi Rangan Road, Alwarpet,
Chennai - 600018, Tamilnadu, India |
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Name : |
Mr.
Rajaratnam. S |
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Designation : |
Member |
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Address : |
12, 3rd Street, Poes Road, Chennai - 600 018, Tamilnadu,
India |
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Name : |
Mrs.
Rajashree Birla |
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Designation : |
Member |
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Address : |
Chair Person, Aditya Birla Management Corporation,
Aditya Birla Centre |
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Name : |
Mr. Raju
Barwale |
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Designation : |
Member |
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Address : |
Maharashra Hybrid Seeds Company Limited, Resham Bhavan, 4th Floor, 78, Veer Nariman
Road, Churchgate, Mumbai – 400 020, Maharashtra, India |
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Name : |
Mr. Renganath
N D J |
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Designation : |
Member |
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Address : |
(N) No.4 (O) No.33 BB D’ Silva Road, Mylapore, Chennai –
600004, Tamilnadu, India |
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Name : |
Dr.
Saravanan M |
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Designation : |
Member |
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Address : |
‘Rajeswari’, 2, First Street, Dr. Radhakrishnan Road,
Mylapore, Chennai – 600004, Tamilnadu, India |
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Name : |
Dr. Surendran
T S |
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Designation : |
Member |
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Address : |
No.18, Jagadambal Street, T. Nagar, Chennai - 600 017, Tamilnadu,
India |
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Name : |
Mr. Surendra
M Mehta |
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Designation : |
Member |
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Address : |
No 47, Mc Nichols Road, Chetpet, Chennai - 600 031, Tamilnadu, India |
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Name : |
Ms. Usha Zehr
Barwale |
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Designation : |
Member |
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Address : |
Maharastra Hybrid Seeds Company Limited, Jalna – Aurangabad Road, Dawalwadi, Tq. Badnapur, P. O Box 76, Jalna – 431203, Maharashtra, India |
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Name : |
Mr.
Vaidyanathan V |
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Designation : |
Member |
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Address : |
“Navasuja” Old No.73, New No.26B, Venkatakrishna Iyer Road, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai - 600028, Tamilnadu, India |
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Name : |
Dr. Vasan K S |
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Designation : |
Member |
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Address : |
“Basava” Old No.25 New No.42,, IIIrd Trust Cross St. Mandaveli,
Chennai – 600028, Tamilnadu, India |
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Name : |
Mr.
Venkitaramanan. S. |
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Designation : |
Member |
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Address : |
No.19, Cresent Avenue, Kesavaperumalpuram, Chennai –
600028, Tamilnadu, India |
VISION RESEARCH
FOUNDATION
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Name : |
Dr. H. N. Madhavan |
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Designation : |
President |
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Address : |
Jains La Gardenia, Old No.18-B, New No.46, 4th Floor, B Kothari Road, Nungambakkam,
Chennai – 600 034, Tamilnadu, India |
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Name : |
Dr. Lingam Gopal, |
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Designation : |
President |
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Address : |
No.18, Jagadambal Street, T. Nagar, Chennai - 600017, Tamilnadu, India
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Name : |
Dr. Tarun Sharma |
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Designation : |
Hon. Secretary |
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Address : |
No.18, Jagadambal Street, T. Nagar, Chennai – 600017, Tamilnadu, India
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Name : |
Mr. R. Rajagopal |
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Designation : |
Vice President - VRF |
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Address : |
Arvind Laboratories, No.3/17 Valluvar Salai, Ramapuram, Chennai – 600
089, Tamilnadu, India |
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Name : |
Mr. R S Falor |
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Designation : |
Hon. Treasurer |
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Address : |
3A, Gee Gee Tower, First Street, Haddows Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai – 600006, Tamilnadu, India |
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Name : |
Dr. S. S. Badrinath |
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Designation : |
Member |
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Address : |
Basava’, New No.42, Old No.25, 2nd Floor, 3rd Trust Cross Street,
Mandaveli |
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Name : |
Dr. S. Bhaskaran |
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Designation : |
Member |
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Address : |
15, Kodambakkam High Road, Chennai - 600034, Tamilnadu, India |
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Name : |
Mr. V. Vaidyanathan |
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Designation : |
Member |
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Address : |
“Navasuja”, 26, Venkata Krishna Iyer Road, Raja Annamalaipuram,
Chennai 600 028, Tamilnadu, India |
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Name : |
Dr. S. B. Vasanthi |
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Designation : |
Member |
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Address : |
‘Basava’ New No.42, Old No.25, 2nd Floor, 3rd Trust Cross Street |
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Name : |
Dr. M.S. Swaminathan |
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Designation : |
Chairman |
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Address : |
M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, III Cross Street, Institutional
Area, Taramani, Chennai - 600113, Tamilnadu, India |
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Name : |
Dr. J. Biswas |
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Designation : |
Member |
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Address : |
No.18, Jagadambal Street, T. Nagar, Chennai – 600017, Tamilnadu, India |
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Name : |
Dr. K. Anji Reddy |
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Designation : |
Chairman |
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Address : |
Dr. Reddy's Group of Companies, 7-1-27, Ameerpet, Hyderabad - 500 016,
Andhra Pradesh, India |
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Name : |
Dr. L Vijaya |
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Designation : |
Member |
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Address : |
No.18, Jagadambal Street, T. Nagar, Chennai – 600017, Tamilnadu, India |
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Name : |
Dr. T S Surendran |
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Designation : |
Member |
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Address : |
No.18, Jagadambal Street, T. Nagar, Chennai – 600017, Tamilnadu, India |
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Name : |
Mr. Homi C H Bhabha |
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Designation : |
Member |
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Address : |
No : 49 Cuffe Parade, Colaba, Mumbai – 400005, Maharashtra, India |
BUSINESS DETAILS
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Line of Business : |
Providing Ophthalmic Care Services. |
GENERAL INFORMATION
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No. of Employees : |
20 (Approximately) |
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Bankers : |
Not Divulged |
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Banking
Relations : |
-- |
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Auditors : |
Not Divulged |
CAPITAL STRUCTURE
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Capital Investment : |
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Owned : |
Not Divulged |
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Borrowed : |
Not Divulged |
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Total : |
Not Divulged |
FINANCIAL DATA
[all figures are
in Rupees Millions]
NOT DIVULGED
The above information has been declined by Mr. Yuvraj.
Note: Sole Proprietory and Partnership concerns are exempted
from filing their financials with the Government Authorities or Registry.
LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION
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Sr. No. |
Check List by Info Agents |
Available in Report (Yes
/ No) |
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1] |
Year of Establishment |
Yes |
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2] |
Locality of the firm |
Yes |
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3] |
Constitutions of the firm |
Yes |
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4] |
Premises details |
No |
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5] |
Type of Business |
Yes |
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6] |
Line of Business |
Yes |
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7] |
Promoter's background |
No |
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8] |
No. of employees |
Yes |
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9] |
Name of person contacted |
Yes |
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10] |
Designation of contact person |
Yes |
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11] |
Turnover of firm for last three years |
No |
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12] |
Profitability for last three years |
No |
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13] |
Reasons for variation <> 20% |
----- |
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14] |
Estimation for coming financial year |
No |
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15] |
Capital in the business |
No |
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16] |
Details of sister concerns |
No |
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17] |
Major suppliers |
No |
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18] |
Major customers |
No |
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19] |
Payments terms |
No |
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20] |
Export / Import details (if applicable) |
No |
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21] |
Market information |
----- |
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22] |
Litigations that the firm / promoter
involved in |
----- |
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23] |
Banking Details |
No |
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24] |
Banking facility details |
No |
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25] |
Conduct of the banking account |
----- |
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26] |
Buyer visit details |
----- |
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27] |
Financials, if provided |
No |
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28] |
Incorporation details, if applicable |
No |
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29] |
Last accounts filed at ROC |
No |
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30] |
Major Shareholders, if available |
No |
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31] |
Date of Birth of
Proprietor/Partner/Director, if available |
No |
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32] |
PAN of Proprietor/Partner/Director, if
available |
No |
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33] |
Voter ID No of Proprietor/Partner/Director,
if available |
No |
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34] |
External Agency Rating, if available |
No |
OPHTHALMIC COURSE
Right from its
inception in 1978, the C U Shah Ophthalmic Postgraduate Training Center has
been offering Fellowship programmes in Vitreo-Retinal Surgery and General Ophthalmology
to holders of Postgraduate Degree and Diploma in Ophthalmology. The Center (M C
I Approved) offer training programmes for graduates in Post graduation in
Ophthalmology. The Center is also conducts the final FRCS Examination
(Ophthalmology) of the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh).
Ophthalmology Courses Offered
· Diplomate of National Board of Examination (DNB) Ophthalmology (3 Years) recognized by National Board of Examination. New Delhi
· Diplomate of National Board - 2 years Postdoctoral Vitreoretinal Fellowship recognized by National Board of Examination. New Delhi
· Fellowship in General Ophthalmology, Cornea, Uvea, Oculoplastis, Glaucoma and, Vitreoretinal - Session starts April and Oct every Year
· Cataract Surgery (Basic and Advanced) Sir Ratan Tata Fellowship of 2 Months duration. Session starts Jan / April / July and Oct every Year
· Ph D Programmes in Ophthalmology, Biochemistry and Microbiology affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr M G R Medical University, Chennai
· Diploma in Ophthalmology (2 Years DO Course) affiliated to Tamilnadu Dr. M G R Medical University
KAMALNAYAN BAJAJ INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH IN
VISION AND OPHTHALMOLOGY
It was a deep felt
realization for the need of ophthalmic research in the country that led to the
inception of the Vision Research Foundation back in 1978. Three decades of
service in eye care that followed, have only helped in increasing their faith
in the need for continuing, dedicated, India centric ophthalmic research
multifold. They are driven by the same passion that set them on the path of
exploring the human eye and its functioning at every level. Vision Research
Foundation strongly believes that it is only constant research that would keep
them relevant today and prepare them for the emerging challenges of tomorrow.
Vision Research
Foundation’s advanced infrastructure and highly qualified and dedicated
research teams make it one of the most respected ophthalmic research centers in
the world with a learning and training center accredited to BITS, Pilani and
the Dr MGR Medical University. It is engaged in broad spectrum research ranging
from basic to more complex areas like Nanotechnology and Stem cell research,
The efficacy of Vision Research Foundation’s research endeavors can be gauged
by the fact that almost a third of the doctoral/thesis papers submitted in
ophthalmic research originate from its research laboratories and an average of
2 research scientists from its laboratories win a Doctorate every year in their
chosen area of research, the Vision Research Foundation is also the proud
holder of 4 prestigious patents to its credit, including one for Macro DNA
chip.
While laurels and
recognitions fill them with a sense of pride and achievement, it is the
real-time application of Vision Research Foundation’s research findings in
their wards by way of enhanced diagnostic and treatment processes of their
patients that act as a strong motivator to pursue their research initiatives
with greater zest.
In view of the need
for a larger space to make room for an ever growing research infrastructure and
to provide the right ambience to its research scientists the Vision Research
Foundation decided to centralize its various research activities in a single
block. Today the Kamalnayan Bajaj Institute for Research in Vision and
Ophthalmology a comprehensive and all inclusive Centre for research and
development with each floor dedicated to a specific field of study stands tall
and proud at the entrance of the Sankara Nethralaya welcoming every visitor.
The imposing 7 storied building with State-of the Art infrastructure and
equipment on par with any ophthalmic research facility in the world bears
testimony to the importance that research enjoys at Sankara Nethralaya.
A quick glance at
the specialized research carried out in its different floors.
First floor –
Clinical Research
Third floor –
Histopathology/Nanobiotechnology
Fourth floor –
Genetics Core lab
Fifth floor –
Biochemistry/Bioinformatics/Biostatistics
Sixth floor –
Microbiology/Stem cell Laboratory
MR. KAMALNAYAN
BAJAJ
The Bajaj family’s philanthropic disposition, its strong commitment to social
values and the Vision Research Foundation’s dream to create a world class
research facility led to the inception of the Kamalnayan Bajaj Institute for Research
in Vision and Ophthalmology.
Named after Shri Kamalnayan Bajaj the illustrious son of Shri Jamnalal
Bajaj reverentially known as the Gandhian Industrialist, the Institute became a
reality thanks to a generous grant made by the Bajaj family. They at the Vision
Research Foundation are honoured to name their research institute after this
extraordinary man, an entrepreneur par excellence who never for a moment lost
sight of his commitment to the society and nation, a man governed by strong
principles in private and public life and driven by an undying passion for
service to humanity. As the research arm of an eye care centre driven by the
principles of service and caring, they share his philosophy and the noble
causes that he stood for and hope to pay a fitting tribute to him through their
ceaseless research efforts towards eliminating blindness and other eye
ailments.
DEPARTMENT OF
BIOCHEMISTRY AND CELL BIOLOGY
Dept of Biochemistry, Cell Biology and Bioinformatics is part of Medical
and Vision Research Foundation unit of Sankara Nethralaya started in a small
way in 1985 as a Biochemistry Research Dept supporting the need of the hospital
by carrying out several special investigations related to ocular diseases such
as Inborn errors of metabolism and amino aciduria. Active research was started
in year 1991 with the entry of Prof. S. Ramakrishnan and Dr. K. N. Sulochana ,
into Ocular Biochemistry. The extensive areas of research includes, cataract,
Eales disease, Diabetic Retinopathy, pathways of homocysteine and proteoglycan,
novel protein isolation, use of amino acid as antiglycating substances to
mitigate diabetic complication were the focus of the lab.
Later Dr. N. Angayarkanni since 2002 has been working in primary
cultures of Bovine retinal pigment epithelium, retinal capillary Endothelial
and pericytes in establishing ECM changes along with the clinical perspectives
of vitreo-retinal pathologies.
Current Focus is on drug
development for the treatment of ocular angiogenesis, alterations in metabolic
pathways leading to diseases, structural function studies of proteins,
protein-protein interactions, clinical proteomics, lipidomics, toxicology etc.
Department is activitly collaborating with IISc, Bangalore, and
participating in Ph.D. programms enrolling students for Ph.D in collaboration
with BITS Pilani and SASTRA. It has received several awards and international
recognition for research and above 90 publications.
DEPARTMENT OF
GENETICS AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
The department had its humble beginnings as a Cytogenetics laboratory in
the year 1993. Since then it has achieved rapid growth with the inclusion of a
Molecular Biology set up, and has evolved to the SNONGC department of Genetics
and Molecular Biology. With state of art facility and infrastructure, extensive
research in the field of ocular genetics has been carried out. Their areas of
expertise include linkage analysis, association studies, whole genome wide
studies [WGAS] and mutational screening.
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Head of the Department : |
Dr. A.J Pandian Ph.D |
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Reader : |
Dr. Ananthkumar Badrinath Ph.D |
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Lecturers : |
Dr. S.Sripriya Ph.D |
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Dr. N.Soumittra Ph.D |
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PhD Students : |
Ms. Vinita Kumari |
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Ms. P.Ferdina Marie Sharmila |
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Ms. C.SathyaPriya |
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Junior Scientists : |
Ms. N N.Srikrupa |
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Ms. S.Srilekha |
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Ms. K.Sudha |
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Junior Research Fellow : |
Ms. D.Sudha |
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Lab Technicians : |
Ms. T.Karthiyayini |
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Mr. M.Jayaprakash |
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Social Worker : |
Mr. T.Arokiasamy |
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Secretary : |
Ms. V.Kavitha |
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Lab Assistant : |
Mr. O.Prabhu |
L & T MICROBIOLOGY RESEARCH CENTRE INCLUDING SAIL MOLECULAR
MICROBIOLOGY
(ESTABLISHED ON 10TH MARCH 1989)
Everyday their eyes
are constantly exposed to thousands of microbes, which lodge on the outer surface
of the eyes and the delicate linings that cover the eyeball. These microscopic
organisms can invade the eyeball or enter into the eye from infection in the
blood stream to cause sight-threatening diseases.
Ocular immunology is
the study of the defense mechanisms involved in preventing the development of
infection in the eye.
The centre is headed
by Dr. H.N. Madhavan, the Director of Microbiology assisted by Dr. K. Lily
Therese (HOD and Professor), Dr. J. Malathi (Reader), Dr. B. Mahalakshmi (Lecturer),
4 Research Fellows, 5 Junior Scientist, 1 Senior Executive, 1 Junior Executive,
10 Laboratory Technologists, 2 Secretaries and 2 Lab attenders. The activities
of the centre are carried out in 6 sections of Microbiology – Bacteriology,
Immunology, Mycology, Virology, and Mycobacteriology and Molecular
microbiology.
Ocular microbiology
is the study of microbial agents associated with infectious diseases of the eye
and of the body’s response to these infections. Infectious organisms causing
diseases are bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites.
DEPARTMENT OF
LARSEN AND TOUBRO OCULAR PATHOLOGY
OCULAR PATHOLOGY
The department of Ocular Pathology, Vision Research Foundation, a unit
of Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai started in 1986 supporting the need of the hospital
by carrying out routine pathological diagnosis and investigations related to
ocular diseases. The Department received 1595 histopathology specimens and 207
cytology specimens last year and is deeply involved in clinical and basic
research work. The department however soon launched into research starting with
articles of clinicopathological correlations with Dr. J. Biswas specialising in
HIV induced ocular pathology. Dr. S. Krishnakumar who joined in 1998 brought
his interest in cancers and began in a small way to address questions in
retinoblastoma research. This has involved identifying possible markers, both
general and specific to diagnose retinoblastoma at a curative stage and
possible treatment of the tumour with different drugs, including herbal ones.
Recently, the laboratory has initiated work in multiple directions like stem
cells and neuroscience. The lab has successfully isolated progenitor cells from
non-retinal ocular tissue as well as initiated transplantation work in the eye.
Dr. Nivedita Chatterjee initiated the neuroscience work on joining in 2007. Her
specialisation is in neuron-glia biology and see is using molecular and cell
biology techniques to look at neuroprotection in the eye. She also works with
C.elegans as a model system to study neuron glia interactions, with emphasis on
neuronal regeneration. The current focus of the department is in signal
transduction pathways in neuron-glia crosstalk, cancer biology and in retinal
stem cells. Some of this work is in collaboration with department/institutes in
chennai and elsewhere in India. The work is mostly funded by government and
international agencies, DBT, ICMR, DST and CSIR. The department takes active
participation in teaching several courses run at VIBS affiliated to BITS Pilani.
There are at present 8 students working towards their Ph.D in collaboration
with BITS Pilani and SASTRA. It has received several awards and international
recognition for research and has above 300 publications.
CENTRE FOR BIOINFORMATICS
OVERVIEW
Bioinformatics has become an essential component of computationally intensive functional genomics, comparative genomics, gene discovery, transcriptional regulatory net works, biochemical pathway analysis, molecular modeling, proteomics and rational drug design. It helps to analyze genes on a massive scale to dissect the precise understanding of the biological processes at the molecular level. Bioinformatics is widely regarded as the key to decipher the staggering functional genomic and genotyping data in the 21st century.
Envisaging the potential of bioinformatics in modern biological research, KBIRVO, Sankara Nethralaya has decided to establish a Center for Bioinformatics, to provide a platform for education and research in bioinformatics and its application to Vision Science. The ultimate goal of this nascent, multidisciplinary center is to focus on research and education in the rapidly emerging fields of bioinformatics and computational biology which deal with the analysis, integration and management of biological or biomedical data generated by high-throughput techniques in genomics, transcriptomics and proteomics (with potential application to ocular diseases).
Bioinformatics and its application in Vision Research
Genome analysis, Protein structure prediction, protein- protein interactions, protein- drug interactions, evolutionary analysis, Drug design for ophthalmic ailments are few major aspects in which bioinformatics can aid the researchers at Vision Research Foundation
Faculty
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HOD and Reader: |
Dr. V. Umashankar,
M.Sc.,M.Phil.,PGDBI.,Ph.D, |
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Junior Scientist : |
Mr. S.
Muthukumaran M.Sc |
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CENTRAL RESEARCH INSTRUMENTATION FACILITY
Ensuring the availability
of various sophisticated instruments to the Researchers and providing quality
research for the development of high standards towards the Patient care is the
thriving aim of this Facility in accordance with the mission of the
Organization.
CENTRAL RESEARCH LABORATORY
The Facility also
helps in knowledge sharing by constant interaction with all the Departments of
the Vision Research Foundation, thereby increasing efficiency in research
progressively.
ACID STORAGE ROOM
This facility is made
to store various corrosive chemicals like Acids, organic solvents.
The fume hood in
this acid storage room helps in evacuating the pungent and harmful fumes formed
when using such chemicals
COLD ROOM
The BLUE STAR cold room facility maintains 4° C
This is used for the
storage of Biological samples like culture plates, assay kits and to perform
protein purification with equipments that are used for long time.
The cold room is
also used to keep Ultracentrifuge Rotors for which the pre cooling is required.
The cold room is
maintained clean and different samples are preserved by wrapping them in
aluminium foil or into carton boxes.
The key features of the Facility:
Different
sophisticated instruments like BD Facs Calibur, Zeiss Axio Observer Fluorescent
Microscope, Biorad Biologic Duo Flow Chromatographic System, Thermoscienific
Controlled Rate Freezer, Beckman Coulter DU 800 Spectrophometer, Beckman
Coulter XL-80 Ultracentrifuge, Agilent 2100 Bioanalyser are available to carry
out high quality research.
Focus of the
Facility is to cater the needs of the Research and Clinical Scientists in their
research and diagnostic application.
Easy accessibility
of state of art instruments through on line booking and trained staff.
Constantly upgrading
the facility with the addition of new instruments and maintenance of the
existing instruments facilitates meeting timelines of different scientists and
healthcare personnel.
AWARDS
PEDIATRIC FELLOW FROM SANKARA NETHRALAYA WINS DUAL
RECOGNITION AT FUSION 2012
Date: 18/02/12
The Best Paper for her presentation titled Amblyogenic risk factors in children with congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction and Best Case presentation for her presentation titled Axenfeld – Rigger’s anomaly-A rare association with Nanophthalmolos were awarded to Dr. Akila Ramkumar, Pediatric Fellow Sankara Nethralaya at the Fusion 2012 held at the Hyderabad International Convention Center between 12th and 14th of February 2012. Fusion 2012 organized by LVPEI is a special session of two distinct specialties, pediatric ophthalmology and Ocuplasty with specialty sessions and combined sessions of common interest.
DR HABIBULLAH MEMORIAL ORATION AWARD
Date: 09/02/12
Dr H N. Madhavan, President, Vision Research Foundation, Director and Professor of Microbiology, Director, Vidyasagar Institute of Biomedical Technology and Science, Sankara Nethralaya, attended the STEM-2012, the 8th Annual Conference on Biotechnology and a platform for learning and knowledge sharing , on the 31st of January and 1st of February 2012 at the Marriot Hotel and Convention Centre, Hyderabad. The session provided a rare opportunity to interact and exchange views with leading biotechnologists and researchers. Dr H.N. Madhavan participated in the international conference at the invitation of the Society for Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering (SRMTE) a registered non-profit body which had organized the STEM 2012 – a special session focusing on the latest trends in Stem cells, Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering. He delivered the first ‘Dr C.M Habibullah Memorial Oration’ on the opening day of the session. The topic of his oration ‘My experiences in research done by my colleagues and myself in Corneal Limbal cells and its application in clinical sciences’ was very well received by the august gathering and he was honoured with the ‘Dr C.M Habibullah Memorial Oration Award’ by the organizers.
GOD’S OWN WORK WINS GREAT HONOUR IN
GOD’S OWN COUNTRY!
Date: 04/02/12
A life time of tireless effort and missionary dedication to doing own God’s work found its crowning glory on Thursday, 2nd of February, 2012. The All India Ophthalmological Society, the world’s second largest and the country’s largest professional body dedicated to the cause of Ophthalmology with a membership of 14,000 eye care professionals, honoured Dr Sengamedu Srinivasa Badrinath, Founder and Chairman Emeritus, Sankara Nethralaya and a towering personality in the world of eye care with the ‘Life Time Achievement Award’ at its 70th Annual Conference (AIOC - All India Ophthalmological Conference - 2012) being held at Kochi. The award comes as a high recognition of Dr SS Badrinath’s colossal contribution to the field of ophthalmology in terms of pioneering research through the establishment of State of the Art research Centers, spreading knowledge in optometry and ophthalmology through dedicated educational institutions accredited to prestigious Universities, providing world class eye care at affordable cost and most importantly his stupendous efforts in eradicating blindness, especially among the poor and the needy through high quality community ophthalmology initiatives at the various Sankara Nethralayas in Chennai, Kolkata, Rameswaram and Tirupathi and Mobile eye care units reaching out on the spot ophthalmological care to the remotest villages.
The award was presented by acclaimed novelist and Member of Parliament Shri Shashi Tharoor.The deafening, standing ovation given by the attendees comprising Doctors, Researchers, Scientists, overseas delegates, eminent people from other fields and local invitees at the Convention Centre of the Le Meridian Hotel, Kochi, as Dr S S. Badrinath walked up to the dais to receive the coveted award, reiterated in no uncertain terms that this was not only an award from a renowned professional body but an award from the heart of the people.
ICICI- CNBC-TV-18 HEALTH CARE
AWARDS 2011
Date: 31/12/11
The annual ICICI-CNBC-TV-18 healthcare awards with a huge participation of 4000 hospitals from across the country, a highly distinguished, multi-discipline jury and scientific evaluation parameters has emerged as among the most comprehensive and authoritative verdicts of the healthcare sector. This year’s award ceremony was held on December 22nd at the Taj Palace, New Delhi presided over by Shri Sudip Bandyopadhyay, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare.
Sankara Nethralaya was adjudged as the ‘Best Hospital in Ophthalmology’ in the Best Single Specialty Hospital category for the second year in succession. Dr. S. Bhaskaran, Chairman, received the award on behalf of Sankara Nethralaya.
RESEARCH FELLOW, DEPARTMENT OF
BIOCHEMISTRY AND CELL BIOLOGY WINS BEST POSTER AWARD
Date: 19/11/11
Mr. Jagaveerapandiyan, Senior Research Fellow, DBT project, Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Vision Research Foundation, was awarded the Best Poster Award, in Systems Biology, for his poster presentation, at the 80th Society of Biological Chemists meet held at CIMAP, Lucknow on 13th Nov 2011.
The poster was on “Family of Small Leucine Rich Repeats Proteoglycans Binds to Transforming Growth Factor - through their LRR Domain: Insilico Analysis”. (Pandiyan JV, Muthukumaran, Umashankar V, Sulochana KN).
DR. JYOTIRMAY BISWAS HONOURED WITH THE DR RV.RAJAM
ORATION GOLD MEDAL
Date: 21/10/11
Dr. Jyotirmay Biswas, Director, uveitis and ocular pathology, Sankara Nethralaya, attended the 51st Annual meeting of the National Academy of Medical Sciences held on 13th October, 2011 at Bhubaneshwar. He delivered two talks at the L.V Prasad Eye Institute, Bhubaneswar which were live telecast to the other branches of LVPEI. His oration on ‘Ocular lesions in 1000 consecutive HIV positive patients in India’ won the Dr R.V Rajam Oration gold medal which was presented by the Governor of Orissa at the Convocation ceremony.
Dr. Jyotirmay Biswas has donated the cash prize of rupees 1,500 which comes with the award to the Vision Research Foundation.
S. BARATHI, HONOURED WITH A DOCTORATE BY THE BITS, PILANI
Date: 22/07/11
Dr. S. Barathi completed her Ph.D. Viva voce presentation entitled on “Beneficial effect of amino acids in advanced glycation end products induced endothelial dysfunction in bovine retina” at BITS, Pilani on 14th July 2011 and was recommended for the Doctorate by the Advisory committee members. She was guided and supervised by of Dr. Angayarkanni., in the department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology.
Awards Won
1. Travel grant Award in ARVO ‘08, USA. for poster presentation (2008)
2. Best Oral presentation Award presentation in KBIRVO conference at Chennai (2008)
3. Travel grant / Best poster / Best Overall poster in the ASIA- ARVO, Hyd 2009.
4. Swarnalatha Punshi Award, Sankara Nethralaya, 2009
5. B.S. Narasing Rao Award for best poster in Society of Biological chemists, India, 2009
Her thesis rated publications appeared in
1.IOVS- 2010
2.Diabetes Care -2010
3.JOBDI - 2011
SANKARA NETHRALAYA WINS ‘BEST OPHTHALMIC HOSPITAL’ AWARD
Date: 20/12/2010
Sankara Nethralaya has been awarded the ICICI Lombard-CNBC TV 18 Health care awards for best ophthalmic hospital. The Health Care Awards, which recognizes and honours India's best healthcare providers, were selected after a comprehensive judging process and evaluation by an eminent jury. The awards were presented by Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Mr. Dinesh Trivedi on December 20, 2010 at Mumbai. Dr. Rashmin Gandhi, Senior Consultant, Sankara Nethralaya, collected the award on behalf of the institution.
FELLOWSHIP AWARD FOR DR. BISWAS
Date: 14/12/10
Dr. Jyotirmay Biswas, Director, Uveitis and Ocular Pathology, Sankara Nethralaya was awarded the prestigious Fellowship of Indian College of Pathologist (FIC Path) for his outstanding contributions in the field of ophthalmic pathology. He was presented with the award at the 59th Annual meeting of the Indian Association of Pathologists and Microbiologists (IAPM) on December 9, 2010 at Hyderabad.
Dr. Biswas presented a paper “Teleophthalmic pathology: concept and practice” at the conference.
About 1250 pathologists and microbiologists, from across India, participated at the IAPM conference held from December 9-10, 2010.
HAYREH AWARD FOR DR. LINGAM GOPAL
Date: 09/12/10
Dr. Lingam Gopal, Director –Research, Vision Research Foundation and Consultant, Vitreroretinal Services, Sankara Nethralaya, has received the ‘Hayreh’ award for his significant scientific contribution in retina and vitreous at the recently held 19th Annual Vitreoretinal Society Conference. The award was instituted by (late) Bijayanand Patnaik, a pioneer Vitreo-Retinal surgeon, in the name of Dr. Sohan Singh Hayreh, an eminent ophthalmologist. Dr. Lingam Gopal is the first recipient of the award.
Dr. Lingam Gopal also gave a talk on “Management of Retinal Detachment with Choroidal Coloboma” at the conference held at Mysore from Dec 2-4, 2010.
Prior to receiving the Hayreh award, Dr. Lingam Gopal was honoured for his
outstanding contribution in ophthalmology both at the Uttarakand State
Ophthalmologic Society (UKSOS) conference and at the Kerala State
Ophthalmologic Society (KSOS) conference. At the UKSOS conference, held on
October 23 and 24, 2010 at Dehradun, Dr. Lingam Gopal received the Dr. C
Shekhar Grover Oration award and spoke on “Intricacies of vitreoretinal
surgery.”
At the KSOS conference, held on November 26 and 27, 2010 at Kochi, he received
the Dr. Alexander Gold Medal Oration award and delivered a talk on “Retinopathy
of Prematurity.”
OCULOPLASTY DOCTORS WIN AWARDS AT PARADIGM 2010
Date: 30/11/10
Dr. Bipasha Mukherjee, Director, Orbital Diseases and Oculoplasty, Dr. Marian Jacob and Dr. Puja Goyal, Fellows, Orbital Diseases and Oculoplasty, won accolades at the recently held annual Oculoplasty Association of India conference. Titled PARADIGM 2010, the conference, which took place at the Tata Memorial Cancer Hospital, Mumbai from November 19 to November 21, 2010, saw about 250 Oculoplasty doctors and fellows participate from across the country.
Dr. Bipasha Mukherjee won the “Best Photograph Award” in surgical procedures. Titled “Many Hands Make Light Work,” the photo showcased the spirit of team work during extensive surgeries.
Dr. Puja Goyal, won the “Best Scientific Poster” for her description of two unusual cases of Retinoblastoma. Titled “Diffuse Infiltrating Retinoblastoma: a diagnostic challenge,” the poster laid emphasis on the need for timely diagnosis and treatment to prevent child mortality and ocular rehabilitation in such cases. The co-authors for the poster were Dr. Lingam Gopal, Dr. Vikas Khetan, Dr. Jyotirmay Biswas and Dr. Krishna Kumar.She also won the “Picture Perfect” award in the ‘Radiological’ category for her photo “Double Scoop” on deep orbital dermoid.
Dr. Marian A Jacob’s video on “Apraxia of Lid Opening” was adjudged runner-up in the “Best Video” segment. The video threw light on the accurate diagnosis of apraxia of lid opening and the importance of differentiating this condition from other common oculofacial conditions, like blepharoplasm, which require different treatment.
SN FELLOW IS FIRST INDIAN TO RECEIVE MCCARTNEY PRIZE
Date: 24/09/10
Dr. Sabyasachi Sengupta, research-cum-clinical vitreoretina fellow, Sankara Nethralaya, has earned the rare distinction of being the first Indian to be awarded the McCartney prize from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London. He was presented with the award on September 10, 2010. The McCartney prize is given to ophthalmologists securing the highest marks, globally, in the Ophthalmic Pathology section of the Part I FRCOphth exam conducted every year.
Dedicating the prestigious honour to all his teachers, who have guided him, and parents and wife for their unstinting support, Dr. Sengupta said the award will constantly serve as a source of inspiration for him to scale greater heights.
‘ACHIEVER’S AWARD’ FOR DR. BADRINATH
Date: 31/08/10
Sankara Nethralaya Chairman Emeritus Dr. SS Badrinath was presented with the ‘Achiever’s Award’ for his relentless pursuit in providing quality and affordable eye care to the people of India. He was presented the award on the occasion of the “Loyola World Alumni Congress 2010” on August 28, 2010.
The Loyola Alumni came together to lay the foundation for the Loyola World Alumni Congress 2010 and form the Loyola Chennai Alumni Foundation, which will provide scholarship for higher education for students from the lower-socio-economic strata of society. The Father Casimir Raj Fund for Poor Students, will be established with contributions from alumni.
Loyola Alumni who participated included Union Home Minister, Mr. P Chidambaram, Mr. N. Ram, Editor-in-chief, The Hindu, Dr. T. Janardhana Rao, former Honorary Consul and Honorary Consul General, Melbourne, Australia and Mr. Shyam Kothari, businessman and Board Member, Medical Research Foundation.
FIRST BANGLADESH UVEA SOCIETY MEETING HELD
Date: 02/06/10
Dr. J. Biswas, Director, Uvea and Ocular Pathology, Sankara Nethralaya, participated at the first annual meeting of the Bangladesh Uvea Society on May 27, 2010 at Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Around 350 ophthalmologists participated at the inaugural session. Dr. Biswas spoke on the ‘Diagnostic and Therapeutic challenges in Uveitis,’ ‘Algorithm of Diagnostic management of choroiditis’ and ‘Brain ticklers – Presentation of Challenging cases.’ His talks were well-received. He also conducted a quiz on Uvea. The event was attended by noted writers and educationists.
‘SOCIAL ENTERPRISE OF THE YEAR’
Date: 08/12/09
Sankara Nethralaya has been awarded the ‘Social Enterprise of the Year’ at the 5th CNBC-TV18 India Business Leader Awards. Dr. SS Badrinath, Chairman Emeritus, Sankara Nethralaya, accepted the award on behalf of the institute at a glittering ceremony held in New Delhi on December 3, 2009.
The award is presented to an NGO/CSR initiative that has shown uniqueness in the kind of outreach program it has adopted or in adapting a commercial business model for the purpose of social good & community welfare or in the sheer impact its work has had.
Present on the occasion were Kapil Sibal, Honourable Minister for Human Resource Development, Praful Patel, Minister of State-Civil Aviation and Nandan Nilekani, Head, Unique Identification Database project.
The CNBC-TV18 India Business Leader Awards honoured stalwarts of India Inc., who have emerged as legends in business leadership. The India Business Leader Awards are the most distinguished awards for excellence in leadership in Asia.
The winners were judged by eminent personalities like Mr. Deepak Parekh, Chairman, HDFC, Mr. Mukesh Ambani, Reliance Industries Ltd. Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman, Aditya Birla Group, Mr. Uday Kotak, and Mr. Raghav Bahl, Founder Editor, Network18.
‘BEST PAPER AWARD’
Date: 30/11/0
Dr. Dhanashree Ratra, Senior Consultant, Vitreoretinal Department, was presented with the ‘Best Paper’ award at the 18th Annual Vitreoretinal Society of India meeting at Palampur, Himachal Pradesh.
Dr. Ratra was presented with the award by his Holiness Dalai Lama for her paper titled “Autofluorescence findings in Central Serous Retinopathy." The paper was a descriptive study of autofluoescence (a type of investigation which includes a photo of the patent's retina on the latest camera system-the HRA) in the Central Serous Retinopathy disease. In her paper, Dr. Ratra presented new and original information about the changes seen due to the findings which can help diagnose and successfully treat Central Serous Retinopathy.
She also delivered a talk on "Surgical management of angiomatosis retinae and allied disorders" at the meeting which was held from November 25 to November 28, 2009. The talk focussed on surgical management of the disorders, which causes abnormal vascularization on the retina, which can be treated surgically.
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FOR DR. BADRINATH
Date: 30/11/09
For his outstanding contributions in the field of Ophthalmology, Sankara Nethralaya’s Chairman Emeritus, Dr. SS Badrinath, was conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Madras City Ophthalmological Association (MCOA) on November 29, 2009 at a function in Chennai.
The Lifetime Achievement Award was also given to two other renowned
ophthalmologists — Dr. ET Selvam and (late) Dr. J Agarwal.
Attributing the success of Sankara Nethralaya to the team work of its doctors
and staff, Dr. Badrinath urged ophthalmologists to adopt the concept of group
practice promoted by Sankara Nethralaya.
All-India Ophthalmological Society President Babu Rajendran lauded the
contributions of the ophthalmologists and described them as the ‘Holy Trinity’
of ophthalmology.
LASIK CORNER
Lasik (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) is one of the surgeries that treat refractive errors of the eye. Lasik is a variant of excimer laser photorefractive keretectomy (PRK). Although Lasik is a newer procedure, it has become an increasingly common surgery which many people opt for to treat refractive errors.
The primary difference between LASIK and PRK is that in the former, laser is used through an instrument called microkeretome to change the shape of the cornea. The microkeretome creates a thin flap of cornea, which is folded back, and the laser treatment is then performed under this flap. Visually recovery is usually faster as well, because the surface layer of the eye does not need to re-heal after being removed as it does in PRK.
Lasik is an exciting surgical procedure that is capable of correcting a wide range of nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism. Lasik is the acronym for laser assisted in-situ keratomileusis. The name refers to the use of a laser to reshape the cornea without invading the neighboring cell layers. Lasik is currently the most commonly performed refractive procedure in the United States and in India.
Lasik was first performed in clinical trials in the U.S. in 1991. It was officially approved in 1996 in the U.S. It is important to note that the major components of the procedure have a long history. Ophthalmologists have been reshaping the cornea for over 50 years, creating a protective layer of tissue for over 35 years, and using the excimer laser since the 1980's.
Lasik combines the precision of the excimer laser that is used in PRK surgeries with the flap technique that characterizes ALK. Firstly, removal of the corneal surface tissue is not necessary and therefore, postoperative pain is substantially reduced compared to PRK. Secondly, postoperative visual acuity is restored within a few days rather than weeks. Finally, there is less corneal scarring in the long-term and greater stability of the correction.
Lasik improves the uncorrected vision for distance - one's visual capacity while not wearing corrective lenses - in most patients who have the procedure. Nearly all patients can expect to achieve 20/40 vision, which most states consider good enough to drive without having to wear contacts or glasses, and many can expect to achieve 20/20 vision or better. However, there are no guarantees that will have perfect vision. People who are most satisfied with the results of laser correction clearly understand the potential risks and complications and possess realistic expectations of what their vision will be like after surgery.
The effects of Lasik are permanent. The effects of Lasik do not wear off. But, it is important to realize that a person's eye can still change internally. That is why many surgeons recommend having the procedure done after the major eye changes have occurred in one's life. For instance, Lasik is not recommended on children because their eyes change a great deal. They would need the vision fine-tuned in a few years. If the procedure is performed after the age of 18, the chance of long-term stable correction is more likely. Even the eyes of patients, over the age of 18, can still undergo further changes. Therefore, they recommend that consult the surgeon so that he/she can review the changes have had and help make a decision whether or not should wait. Patients should also note that while results are usually stable, they can be modified by enhancement procedures - procedures performed after the initial one - if necessary.
Fast visual recovery characterizes this operation. Most patients achieve good vision the day after surgery and find that their eyes feel fairly normal within a day. However, vision can continue to improve, and best vision can still take two to three months to occur. Most patients who have Lasik do not wear glasses for their daily activities. However, patients may need to wear reading glasses if they are over the age of 40. This is caused by the normal aging of the eye known as presbyopia. This condition occurs with or without Lasik. Some patients may need a minimal prescription for some activities such as night driving.
Most people in their 40's or older will need reading glasses if their eyes are corrected for distance because the eye's lens loses flexibility as they age. Some patients in this age group select monovision, such as is done with contact lenses. This option allows patients to use one of their eyes for distance and the other to see up close. Although monovision proves to be satisfactory for some patients, many are not comfortable with this arrangement.
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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.54.78 |
|
|
1 |
Rs.88.51 |
|
Euro |
1 |
Rs.72.26 |
INFORMATION DETAILS
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PJA |
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Report Prepared
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NIT |
RATING EXPLANATIONS
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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 |
- |
This report is issued at your request without any
risk and responsibility on the part of MIRA INFORM PRIVATE LIMITED (MIPL)
or its officials.