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Report Date : |
15.06.2013 |
IDENTIFICATION DETAILS
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Name : |
S. R. EXPORTS (H.K.) LTD. |
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Registered Office : |
Flat H1, 9/F., Winner Building, 36 Man Yue Street, Hunghom, Kowloon |
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Country : |
Hong Kong |
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Date of Incorporation : |
05.10.2006 |
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Com. Reg. No.: |
37237200 |
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Legal Form : |
Private Limited Company. |
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Line of Business : |
Importer, Exporter and
Wholesaler of all Kinds of Loose Diamonds. |
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No. of Employees : |
4 |
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 : |
Satisfactory |
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Payment Behaviour : |
No Complaints |
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Litigation : |
Clear |
NOTES :
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ECGC Country Risk Classification List – March 31st, 2013
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Country Name |
Previous Rating (31.12.2012) |
Current Rating (31.03.2013) |
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Hong Kong |
A2 |
A2 |
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Risk Category |
ECGC
Classification |
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Insignificant |
A1 |
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Low |
A2 |
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Moderate |
B1 |
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High |
B2 |
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Very High |
C1 |
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Restricted |
C2 |
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Off-credit |
D |
HONG KONG - ECONOMIC OVERVIEW
Hong Kong has a free market economy, highly dependent on international trade and finance - the value of goods and services trade, including the sizable share of re-exports, is about four times GDP. Hong Kong levies excise duties on only four commodities, namely: hard alcohol, tobacco, hydrocarbon oil, and methyl alcohol. There are no quotas or dumping laws. Hong Kong''s open economy left it exposed to the global economic slowdown that began in 2008. Although increasing integration with China, through trade, tourism, and financial links, helped it to make an initial recovery more quickly than many observers anticipated, it again faces a possible slowdown as exports to the Euro zone and US slump. The Hong Kong government is promoting the Special Administrative Region (SAR) as the site for Chinese renminbi (RMB) internationalization. Hong Kong residents are allowed to establish RMB-denominated savings accounts; RMB-denominated corporate and Chinese government bonds have been issued in Hong Kong; and RMB trade settlement is allowed. The territory far exceeded the RMB conversion quota set by Beijing for trade settlements in 2010 due to the growth of earnings from exports to the mainland. RMB deposits grew to roughly 9.1% of total system deposits in Hong Kong by the end of 2012, an increase of 59% from the previous year. The government is pursuing efforts to introduce additional use of RMB in Hong Kong financial markets and is seeking to expand the RMB quota. The mainland has long been Hong Kong''s largest trading partner, accounting for about half of Hong Kong''s exports by value. Hong Kong''s natural resources are limited, and food and raw materials must be imported. As a result of China''s easing of travel restrictions, the number of mainland tourists to the territory has surged from 4.5 million in 2001 to 34.9 million in 2012, outnumbering visitors from all other countries combined. Hong Kong has also established itself as the premier stock market for Chinese firms seeking to list abroad. In 2012 mainland Chinese companies constituted about 46.6% of the firms listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and accounted for about 57.4% of the Exchange''s market capitalization. During the past decade, as Hong Kong''s manufacturing industry moved to the mainland, its service industry has grown rapidly. Growth slowed to 5% in 2011, and less than 2% in 2012. Credit expansion and tight housing supply conditions caused Hong Kong property prices to rise rapidly and inflation to rise 4.1% in 2012. Lower and middle income segments of the population are increasingly unable to afford adequate housing. Hong Kong continues to link its currency closely to the US dollar, maintaining an arrangement established in 1983.
Source
: CIA
S. R.
EXPORTS (H.K.) LTD.
ADDRESS: Flat H1, 9/F., Winner
Building, 36 Man Yue Street, Hunghom, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
PHONE: 2736 2247; 2356
2247; 6085 1192
FAX: 2736 2246
E-MAIL: srexports@biznetvigator.com
srexportshk@gmail.com
Managing Director: Mr.
Pravinchandra Hiralal Shah
Incorporated on: 5th
October, 2006.
Organization: Private
Limited Company.
Capital: Nominal: HK$10,000.00
Issued: HK$10,000.00
Business Category: Diamond Trader.
Employees:
4.
Main Dealing Banker: The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corp. Ltd., Hong Kong.
Banking Relation: Satisfactory.
Registered Head Office:-
Flat H1, 9/F., Winner Building, 36 Man Yue Street, Hunghom, Kowloon,
Hong Kong.
Holding Company:-
Apex Gems Inc., USA.
Affiliated/Associated Companies:-
Global Co., Hong Kong. (Business
ceased)
S. Rasiklal & Co., India.
37237200
1078772
Managing Director: Mr.
Pravinchandra Hiralal Shah
Contact Person: Mr. Steve
Nominal Share Capital: HK$10,000.00 (Divided into 10,000 shares of
HK$1.00 each)
Issued Share Capital: HK$10,000.00
(As per registry dated 05-10-2012)
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Name |
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Apex Gems Inc. 576, 5th Avenue, Suite #1000, New York, NY 10036, USA. |
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10,000 ===== |
(As per registry dated 05-10-2012)
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Name (Nationality) |
Address |
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Pravinchandra Hiralal SHAH |
576, 5th Avenue, Suite #1000, New York, NY 10036, USA. |
(As per registry dated 05-10-2012)
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Name |
Address |
Co. No. |
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Excel Management Consultants Ltd. |
Room 1206, 12/F., Harbour Csytal Centre, 100 Granville Road,
Tsimshatsui East, Kowloon, Hong Kong. |
1340064 |
The subject was incorporated on 5th October, 2006 as a private limited
liability company under the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance.
Apart from these, neither material change nor amendment has been ever
traced and noted.
Activities: Importer,
Exporter and Wholesaler.
Lines: All
kinds of loose diamonds.
Employees: 4.
Commodities Imported: India, Belgium, US, other Asian countries, etc.
Markets: Asian
countries, Europe, US, etc.
Terms/Sales:
L/C, T/T, etc.
Terms/Buying: L/C,
advanced T/T, D/P, etc.
Nominal Share Capital: HK$10,000.00 (Divided into 10,000 shares of
HK$1.00 each)
Issued Share Capital: HK$10,000.00
Profit or Loss: Making a small profit in the past three years.
Condition: Business
is improving.
Facilities: Making
active use of general banking facilities.
Payment:
Met obligations
as contracted.
Commercial Morality: Satisfactory.
Banker:
The Hongkong
& Shanghai Banking Corp. Ltd., Hong Kong.
Standing: Normal.
Having issued 10,000 ordinary shares of HK$1.00 each, S. R. Exports
(H.K.) Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Apex Gems Inc. [Apex Gems] which is
a US-based firm.
The subject’s only director Mr. Pravinchandra Hiralal Shah is an Indian
who is a US passport holder. Most of the
time, he is residing in New York, the United States.
Shah can be reached at his mobile phone number 6085 1192 when he is in
Hong Kong.
The subject is a loose diamond importer, exporter and wholesaler. It had an associated company Global Co. which
was also owned by Pravinchandra Hiralal Shah.
The registered address of Global Co. was located at a different
address. However, this firm has ceased
business since 30th September, 2009.
The subject’s loose, polished and cut diamonds are imported from India,
Belgium and other European countries, etc.
Polished or cut diamonds are marketed in Hong Kong, exported or exported
to Japan, other Asian countries, Europe, the United States, etc. It is likely that the United States is the
subject’s prime market since its holding company Apex Gems is in New York of
the United States. Apex Gems is a
jewellery and gem importer and wholesaler.
Most of the time, Pravinchandra Hiralal Shah is in the United States
administering the business of Apex Gems.
The subject also has got an associate S. Rasiklal & Co. [S.
Rasiklal] in India. S. Rasiklal is a
diamond manufacturer. It is also the
main supplier of the subject. S.
Rasiklal & Co. belongs to a group of companies in Mumbai, India.
The contact person of S. Rasiklal & Co. is also Pravinchandra
Hiralal Shah. Located at Panchratna, No.
1904, Opera House, Mumbai, India, S. Rasiklal & Co. is famous for its
polished diamonds and loose diamonds.
In order to penetrate the international market further, the subject has
taken part in fairs and exhibitions held in Hong Kong and other foreign large
cities. For instance, it is going to
take part in “HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show 2013” which will be
held in Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wanchai, Hong Kong during
the period of 5th to 9th March, 2013.
Supported by S. Rasiklal and Apex Gems, the subject’s business keeps on
improving. History in Hong Kong is over
six years.
The contact person of the subject Mr. Steve who is the General Manager
of the subject.
On the whole, consider the subject good for normal business engagements.
DIAMOND INDUSTRY –
INDIA
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From time immemorial, India is well known in the world as the birthplace
for diamonds. It is difficult to trace the origin of diamonds but history
says that in the remote past, diamonds were mined only in India. Diamond
production in India can be traced back to almost 8th Century B.C.
India, in fact, remained undisputed leader till 18th Century
when Brazilian fields were discovered in 1725 followed by emergence of S.
Africa, Russia and Australia.
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The achievement of the Indian diamond industry was possible only due to
combination of the manufacturing skills of the Indian workforce and the
untiring and unflagging efforts of the Indian diamantaires, supported by
progressive Government policies.
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The area of study of family owned diamond businesses derives its
importance from the huge conglomerate of family run organizations which operate
in the diamond industry since many generations.
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Some of the basic traits of family run business enterprises include
spirit of entrepreneurship, mutual trust lowers transaction costs, small,
nimble and quick to react, information as a source of advantage and
philanthropy.
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Family owned diamond businesses need to improve on many fronts including
higher standard of corporate governance, long-term performance – focused
strategies, modern management and technology.
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The diamond jewellery industry in India today may be more than Rs 60000
mil and is rated amongst the fastest growing in the world. Indi ranks
third in the world in domestic diamond consumption.
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Utmost caution is to be exercised while dealing with some medium and
large diamond traders which are usually engaged in fictitious import – export,
inter-company transactions, financially assisted by banks. In the process,
several public sector banks lost several hundred million rupees. They mostly
diverted borrowed money for diamond business into real estate and capital
markets.
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Excerpts from Times of India dated 30th October 2010 is as
under –
DIAMOND SAGA –
DIRTY DOZEN STUCK WITH 2K CR DEBT
This could be the biggest credibility crisis
the Indian diamond industry has ever faced. Fifteen banks run the risk of
losing Rs 2000 crore lent to a dozen diamond firms in Surat. Until about two
months ago, they had not repaid these dues. Bankers believe many
diamantaires borrowed money during the economic downturn two years ago and
diverted funds to businesses like real estate and capital markets. Many of
themselves made money from these businesses but their diamond companies have
gone sick and declared insolvency.
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Most of the money borrowed from the banks in the name of their diamond
business has been diverted in real estate and the share market. The banks are
not in a position to seize their properties because in many cases, these were
purchased in the name of their relatives and friends.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES
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Currency |
Unit
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Indian Rupees |
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US Dollar |
1 |
Rs.57.74 |
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1 |
Rs.90.64 |
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Euro |
1 |
Rs.77.02 |
INFORMATION DETAILS
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SDA |
RATING EXPLANATIONS
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RATING |
STATUS |
PROPOSED CREDIT LINE |
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>86 |
Aaa |
Possesses an extremely sound financial base with the strongest
capability for timely payment of interest and principal sums |
Unlimited |
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71-85 |
Aa |
Possesses adequate working capital. No caution needed for credit
transaction. It has above average (strong) capability for payment of interest
and principal sums |
Large |
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56-70 |
A |
Financial & operational base are regarded healthy. General unfavourable
factors will not cause fatal effect. Satisfactory capability for payment of
interest and principal sums |
Fairly Large |
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41-55 |
Ba |
Overall operation is considered normal. Capable to meet normal
commitments. |
Satisfactory |
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26-40 |
B |
Capability to overcome financial difficulties seems comparatively
below average. |
Small |
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11-25 |
Ca |
Adverse factors are apparent. Repayment of interest and principal sums
in default or expected to be in default upon maturity |
Limited with full
security |
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<10 |
C |
Absolute credit risk exists. Caution needed to be exercised |
Credit not
recommended |
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NB |
New Business |
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This score serves as a reference to assess SC’s credit risk and
to set the amount of credit to be extended. It is calculated from a composite
of weighted scores obtained from each of the major sections of this report. The
assessed factors and their relative weights (as indicated through %) are as
follows:
Financial
condition (40%) Ownership
background (20%) Payment
record (10%)
Credit history
(10%) Market trend
(10%) Operational
size (10%)
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