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Report Date : |
17.11.2014 |
IDENTIFICATION DETAILS
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Name : |
GENEVA JEWELS |
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Registered Office : |
3 Rue De Mont Blancs, 1201 Genève/GE |
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Country : |
Switzerland |
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Date of Incorporation : |
2014 |
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Legal Form : |
Not Available |
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Line of Business : |
Retail sale of watches and jewelry in specialized stores. |
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No of Employees : |
1-9 |
RATING & COMMENTS
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MIRA’s Rating : |
NB |
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RATING |
STATUS |
PROPOSED CREDIT LINE |
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-- |
NB |
New Business |
-- |
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Status : |
New Business |
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Payment Behaviour : |
Unknown |
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Litigation : |
Clear |
NOTES :
Any query related to this report can be made
on e-mail : infodept@mirainform.com
while quoting report number, name and date.
ECGC Country Risk Classification List – June 1, 2014
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Country Name |
Previous Rating (31.03.2014) |
Current Rating (01.06.2014) |
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Switzerland |
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 |
SWITZERLAND - ECONOMIC OVERVIEW
Switzerland is a peaceful, prosperous,
and modern market economy with low unemployment, a highly skilled labor force,
and a per capita GDP among the highest in the world. Switzerland's economy
benefits from a highly developed service sector, led by financial services, and
a manufacturing industry that specializes in high-technology, knowledge-based
production. Its economic and political stability, transparent legal system,
exceptional infrastructure, efficient capital markets, and low corporate tax
rates also make Switzerland one of the world's most competitive economies. The
Swiss have brought their economic practices largely into conformity with the
EU's to enhance their international competitiveness, but some trade
protectionism remains, particularly for its small agricultural sector. The fate
of the Swiss economy is tightly linked to that of its neighbors in the euro
zone, which purchases half of all Swiss exports. The global financial crisis of
2008 and resulting economic downturn in 2009 stalled export demand and put
Switzerland in a recession. The Swiss National Bank (SNB) during this period
effectively implemented a zero-interest rate policy to boost the economy as
well as prevent appreciation of the franc, and Switzerland's economy began to
recover in 2010. The sovereign debt crises currently unfolding in neighboring
euro-zone countries pose a significant risk to Switzerland's financial
stability and are driving up demand for the Swiss franc by investors seeking a
safe-haven currency. The independent SNB has upheld its zero-interest rate
policy and conducted major market interventions to prevent further appreciation
of the Swiss franc, but parliamentarians have urged it to do more to weaken the
currency. The franc's strength has made Swiss exports less competitive and
weakened the country's growth outlook; GDP growth fell below 2% per year during
2011-13. Switzerland has also come under increasing pressure from individual
neighboring countries, the EU, the US, and international institutions to reform
its banking secrecy laws. Consequently, the government agreed to conform to
OECD regulations on administrative assistance in tax matters, including tax
evasion. The government has renegotiated its double taxation agreements with
numerous countries, including the US, to incorporate the OECD standard, and is
considering the possibility of imposing taxes on bank deposits held by
foreigners. These steps will have a lasting impact on Switzerland's long
history of bank secrecy.
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Source
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GENEVA JEWELS
Operating
address:
3 Rue De Mont
Blancs
1201 Genève/GE
Switzerland/CH
Mobile: 079
9556688
WIN
Worldbox No.: CH0008845948
Established: 2014
Line
of Business: Retail stores
Industry
Division: Retail trade
Industry-code (NACE): 4777 Retail sale of watches and jewellery in
specialised stores
Banks: unknown
Coverage: Company
Figures: approximately
Employees: 1-9
Sales: CHF 0-1 Mio
Currently, the company carries out no activities. The activities should start end of year 2014. It is suspected that the company will be active in trade with jewels.
Real
Estate: The company owns
no property.
Registration: The company is not recorded in
the Company Register.
Legal
form: Unknown
Legal
status: active
It is believed that the company has no
investments.
An updated legal action check is only available against proof of interest. e.g. a copy of an enquiry letter, and order or invoice relating to the subject company.
According to a statements of the responsible contact person who would not give your name, the company is in formation. By the end of 2014, the company should be registered in the commercial register. According to the contact person, they do not have applied for loans or placed orders.
Financial
Statements: The company does not
disclose any financial statements. Third parties are not permitted any insight
into the financial affairs. It is therefore difficult to make a proper
assessment of the actual situation.
Financial
Situation: The company was recently
formed. There is presently no information available concerning the financial
situation and the course of business.
Credit
Opinion: The company was
recently incorporated. In extending credit facilities it is advised that normal
business security be obtained e.g. bank guarantee.
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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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 –
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Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council in its
statistical data has shown the export of polished diamonds to have increase by
28 % in February 2013. Compared to $ 1.4 bn worth of polished diamond export in
February, 2012, India exported $ 1.84 billion worth of polished diamonds in
February 2013. A senior executive of GJEPC said, “Export of cut and polished
diamonds started falling month-wise after the imposition of 2 % of import duty
on the polished diamonds. But February, 2013 has given a new ray of hope to the
industry as the export of polished diamonds has actually increased by 28 %. It
means the industry is on the track of recovery and round tripping of
diamonds has stopped completely.” Demand has started coming from the US, the
UK, Japan and China. India’s polished diamond export is expected to cross $ 21
bn in 2013-14.
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The banking sector has started exercising restraint
while following prudent risk management norms when lending money to gems and
jewellery sector. This follows the implementation of Basel III accord – a
global voluntary regulatory standard on bank capital adequacy, stress testing
and market liquidity.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES
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Currency |
Unit
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Indian Rupees |
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US Dollar |
1 |
Rs.61.65 |
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1 |
Rs.96.54 |
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Euro |
1 |
Rs.76.70 |
INFORMATION DETAILS
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Analysis Done by
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RAS |
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Report Prepared
by : |
TPT |
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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