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MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report No. :

493982

Report Date :

24.02.2018

 

 

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

AZAFRAN INNOVACION LIMITED (w.e.f. 12.01.2010)

 

 

Formerly Known As :

AZAFRAN INNOVACION PRIVATE LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

Bhadra-Raj Chambers, Swastik Cross Road, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad – 380009, Gujarat

Tel. No.:

91-79-40018201

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2017

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

27.07.2007

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

04-051407

 

 

Capital Investment / Paid-up Capital :

INR 15.500 Million

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

U24247GJ2007PLC051407

 

 

IEC No.:

Not Divulged

 

 

GST No.:

24AAGCA4452K1ZP [Ahmedabad]

 

 

TIN No.:

24073501409

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

Not Available

 

 

PAN No.:

[Permanent Account No.]

AAGCA4452K

 

 

Legal Form :

A Closely Held Public Limited Liability Company.

 

 

Line of Business :

Subject is engaged in the business of Manufacturing of Organic Skin Care products such as skin care, hair care, body cleanser, etc. And edible oils butter and Waxes etc. [Registered Activity]

 

 

No. of Employees :

Information declined by the management

 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

(Mira Inform has adopted New Rating mechanism w.e.f. 23rd January 2017)

 

MIRA’s Rating :

C

 

Credit Rating

Explanation

Rating Comments

C

Medium High Risk

Business dealings permissible preferably on secured basis

 

Status :

Moderate

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Slow

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject was incorporated in the year 2007. It is engaged in the business of manufacturing of organic skin care products such as skin care, hair care, body cleanser, etc.

 

As per the financial of 2017, the company has achieved a massive growth in its revenue as compared to the previous year’s revenue but has incurred operational losses during the year under the review.

 

The company possesses weak financial position marked by huge accumulated losses which have eroded the net worth.

 

Business is active. Payments seems to be slow.

 

In view of aforesaid, the company can be considered for business dealings on safe and secured 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.

 

 

EXTERNAL AGENCY RATING

 

NOT AVAILABLE

 

 

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 31-03-2016.

 

 

BIFR (Board for Industrial & Financial Reconstruction) LISTING STATUS

 

Subject’s name is not listed as a Sick Unit in the publicly available BIFR (Board for Industrial & Financial Reconstruction) list as of 24.02.2018.

 

IBBI (Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India) LISTING STATUS

 

Subject’s name is not listed in the publicly available IBBI (Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India) list as of report date.

 

 

INFORMATION DECLINED

 

MANAGEMENT NON-COOPERATIVE [TEL. NO.: 91-79-40018201]

 

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office :

Bhadra-Raj Chambers, Swastik Cross Road, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad – 380009, Gujarat, India

Tel. No.:

91-7940018201

Fax No.:

Not Available

E-Mail :

grievance@dishmangroup.com

info@dishmangroup.com

sales@dishmangroup.com

azafranfinance@azafrangroup.com

Website :

www.azafrangroup.com

 

 

Factory :

Survey No. 506-508, Sanand Nalsrovar Road, Vilalge: Vinchhiya, Taluka: Sanand, District: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

AS ON: 31.03.2017

 

Name :

Mrs. Deohooti Janmejay Vyas

Designation :

Director

Address :

39, Kaustubh House, Near Adesh Farm, Ambli Bopal Road, Ahmedabad – 380058, Gujarat, India

Date of Birth/Age :

15.10.1951

Date of Appointment :

21.04.2008

DIN No.:

00004876

 

 

Name :

Mrs. Aditi Janmejay Vyas

Designation :

Director

Address :

39, Kaustubh House, Near Adesh Farm, Opposite Hira Roopa Hall, Ambli Bopal Road, Ahmedabad – 380058, Gujarat, India

Date of Birth/Age :

22.04.1977

Date of Appointment :

27.07.2007

DIN No.:

00004904

 

 

Name :

Mr. Arpit Janmejay Vyas

Designation :

Director

Address :

39, Kaustubh House, Near Adesh Farm, Ambli Bopal Road, Ahmedabad – 380058, Gujarat, India

Date of Birth/Age :

28.07.1986

Date of Appointment :

27.07.2007

DIN No.:

01540057

 

 

Name :

Mrs. Mansi Janmejay Vyas

Designation :

Director

Address :

B/1-A, Rajhans Society, Near Station, Xaviers College Corner Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad – 380006, Gujarat, India

Date of Birth/Age :

15.03.1979

Date of Appointment :

27.07.2007

DIN No.:

01540139

 

 

Name :

Mr. Elkana Ezekiel

Designation :

Director

Address :

18, Kala Niketan, 47-C, B Desai Road Mumbai 400026, Maharashtra, India

Date of Appointment :

09.08.2017

DIN No.:

05201713

 

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS / SHAREHOLDING PATTERN

 

AS ON: 31.03.2017

 

Names of Shareholders

 

No. of Shares

 

Aditi J. Vyas

 

774750

Deohooti J. Vyas

 

100

Mansi J. Vyas

 

774750

Janmejay R. Vyas

 

190

Arpit J. Vyas

 

190

Abhishek K Shodhan

 

10

 

 

10

Total

 

 

1550000

 

 

AS ON: 30.09.2017

 

Equity Share Breakup

Percentage of Holding

Category

 

Promoters (Individual/Hindu Undivided Family - Indian)

100.00

 

 

Total

 

100.00

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Subject is engaged in the business of Manufacturing of Organic Skin Care products such as skin care, hair care, body cleanser, etc. And edible oils butter and Waxes etc. [Registered Activity]

 

 

Products :

ITC Code No.

 

Product Descriptions

99884260

Soap, detergents, cleaning preparation and perfume manufacturing services

 

 

Brand Names :

Not Available

 

 

Agencies Held :

Not Available

 

 

Exports :

Not Divulged

 

 

Imports :

Not Divulged

 

 

Terms :

 

Selling :

Not Divulged

 

 

Purchasing :

Not Divulged

 

 

PRODUCTION STATUS: (NOT AVAILABLE)

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Suppliers :

Reference:

Not Divulged

Name of the Person (Designation):

--

Contact Number:

--

Since how long known:

--

Maximum limit dealt:

--

Experience:

--

Remark

--

 

 

Customers :

 

Reference:

Not Divulged

Name of the Person (Designation):

--

Contact Number:

--

Since how long known:

--

Maximum limit dealt:

--

Experience:

--

Remark

--

 

 

No. of Employees :

Information declined by the management

 

 

Bankers :

·         HDFC Bank Limited

HDFC Bank House Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel (West), Mumbai - 400013, Maharashtra, India

 

·         Corporation Bank

 

 

Facilities :

SECURED LOANS

31.03.2017

(INR In Million)

31.03.2016

(INR In Million)

LONG-TERM BORROWINGS

 

 

Term loan

31.536

0.000

 

 

 

SHORT TERM BORROWINGS

 

 

Working capital loan from bank

 

 

Cash credit

19.911

0.000

Bank overdraft repayable on demand

0.000

5.683

 

 

 

Total

 

51.447

5.683

 

 

 

Auditors  :

 

Name :

Shah and Shah Associates

Chartered Accountants

Address :

702, Aniket, Near Municipal Market. C. G. Road, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad - 380009, Gujarat, India

Tel. No.:

91-79-26465433

Fax No.:

91-79-26406983

E-Mail :

ca@shahandshah.co.in

PAN No.:

AAHFS7036F

 

 

Memberships :

Not Available

 

 

Collaborators :

Not Available

 

 

Related Parties :

·         Dishman Carbogen Amcis Limited Preciously known as Dishman Pharmaceuticals and Chemicals Limited)

·         Dishman USA INC

·         Discuss IT Private Limited

·         Discuss Business LLP

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

AS ON: 31.03.2017

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

 

 

 

 

2000000

Equity Shares

INR 10/- each

INR 20.000 Million

 

 

 

 

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

 

 

 

 

1550000

Equity Shares

INR 10/- each

INR 15.500 Million

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in INR Million]

 

ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET

 

SOURCES OF FUNDS

 

31.03.2017

31.03.2016

31.03.2015

I.              EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

 

 

 

(1)Shareholders' Funds

 

 

 

(a) Share Capital

15.500

15.500

15.500

(b) Reserves & Surplus

(189.127)

(81.019)

(81.311)

(c) Money received against share warrants

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

(2) Share Application money pending allotment

0.000

0.000

0.000

Total Shareholders’ Funds (1) + (2)

(173.627)

(65.519)

(65.811)

 

 

 

 

(3) Non-Current Liabilities

 

 

 

(a) Long-term borrowings

180.871

202.253

160.848

(b) Deferred tax liabilities (Net)

0.000

0.000

9.391

(c) Other long term liabilities

0.000

0.000

0.000

(d) long-term provisions

2.261

0.135

0.211

Total Non-current Liabilities (3)

183.132

202.388

170.450

 

 

 

 

(4) Current Liabilities

 

 

 

(a) Short term borrowings

19.911

5.683

5.683

(b) Trade payables

14.327

4.052

4.019

(c) Other current liabilities

138.836

5.467

2.813

(d) Short-term provisions

0.330

0.695

0.000

Total Current Liabilities (4)

173.404

15.897

12.515

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

182.909

152.766

117.154

 

 

 

 

II.            ASSETS

 

 

 

(1) Non-current assets

 

 

 

(a) Fixed Assets

 

 

 

(i) Tangible assets

80.326

69.949

74.485

(ii) Intangible Assets

12.059

12.204

13.715

(iii) Capital work-in-progress

8.085

8.057

0.000

(iv) Intangible assets under development

0.000

0.000

0.000

(b) Non-current Investments

0.000

0.000

0.000

(c) Deferred tax assets (net)

36.610

36.610

0.000

(d)  Long-term Loan and Advances

0.000

0.000

0.000

(e) Other Non-current assets

1.094

0.976

1.042

Total Non-Current Assets

138.174

127.796

89.242

 

 

 

 

(2) Current assets

 

 

 

(a) Current investments

0.000

0.000

0.000

(b) Inventories

23.613

10.342

13.438

(c) Trade receivables

12.082

4.822

3.374

(d) Cash and cash equivalents

0.747

9.362

10.509

(e) Short-term loans and advances

8.293

0.444

0.591

(f) Other current assets

0.000

0.000

0.000

Total Current Assets

44.735

24.970

27.912

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

182.909

152.766

117.154

 

 

PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

 

PARTICULARS

 

31.03.2017

31.03.2016

31.03.2015

 

SALES

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue from Operations (Net)

63.138

11.345

21.018

 

 

Other Income

0.383

0.839

1.041

 

 

TOTAL                                    

63.521

12.184

22.059

 

 

 

 

 

Less

EXPENSES

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of Materials Consumed

19.604

4.844

7.216

 

 

Purchases of Stock-in-Trade

0.000

0.000

10.755

 

 

Changes in inventories of finished goods, work-in-progress and Stock-in-Trade

(11.555)

2.056

(2.346)

 

 

Employees benefits expense

45.292

15.917

16.259

 

 

Other expenses

107.380

28.387

19.332

 

 

TOTAL                                    

160.721

51.204

51.216

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT/(LOSS) BEFORE INTEREST, TAX, DEPRECIATION AND AMORTISATION

(97.200)

(39.020)

(29.157)

 

 

 

 

 

Less

FINANCIAL EXPENSES                                   

2.648

0.644

0.664

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT/(LOSS) BEFORE TAX, DEPRECIATION AND AMORTISATION

(99.848)

(39.664)

(29.821)

 

 

 

 

 

Less/ Add

DEPRECIATION/ AMORTISATION                    

8.245

6.044

7.647

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT/(LOSS) BEFORE TAX

(108.093)

(45.708)

(37.468)

 

 

 

 

 

Less

TAX                                                                 

0.015

(46.000)

0.796

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT/(LOSS) AFTER TAX    

(108.108)

0.292

(38.264)

 

 

 

 

 

 

EARNINGS IN FOREIGN CURRENCY

 

 

 

 

 

FOB value of Export of goods/services 

14.048

0.399

0.949

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMPORTS

 

 

 

 

 

Raw and packing materials

1.025

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings Per Share (INR)

(69.75)

0.19

(24.69)

 

 

CURRENT MATURITIES OF LONG TERM DEBT DETAILS

 

PARTICULARS

 

31.03.2017

31.03.2016

31.03.2015

Current Maturities of Long term debt

2.100

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

Cash generated from operations

NA

NA

NA

 

 

 

 

Net Cash generated from (used in) Operating Activities

19.056

(34.596)

(2.462)

 

 

KEY RATIOS

 

EFFICIENCY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

31.03.2017

31.03.2016

31.03.2015

Average Collection Days

(Sundry Debtors / Income * 365 Days)

69.85

155.14

58.59

 

 

 

 

Account Receivables Turnover

(Income / Sundry Debtors)

5.23

2.35

6.23

 

 

 

 

Average Payment Days

(Sundry Creditors / Purchases * 365 Days)

266.75

305.32

81.63

 

 

 

 

Inventory Turnover

(Operating Income / Inventories)

(4.12)

(3.77)

(2.17)

 

 

 

 

Asset Turnover

(Operating Income / Net Fixed Assets)

(0.97)

(0.43)

(0.33)

 

 

LEVERAGE RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

31.03.2017

31.03.2016

31.03.2015

Debt Ratio

((Borrowing + Current Liabilities) / Total Assets)

1.95

1.43

1.48

 

 

 

 

Debt Equity Ratio

(Total Liability / Networth)

(1.17)

(3.17)

(2.53)

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities to Networth

(Current Liabilities / Net Worth)

(1.00)

(0.24)

(0.19)

 

 

 

 

Fixed Assets to Networth

(Net Fixed Assets / Networth)

(0.58)

(1.38)

(1.34)

 

 

 

 

Interest Coverage Ratio

(PBIT / Financial Charges)

(36.71)

(60.59)

(43.91)

 

 

PROFITABILITY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

31.03.2017

31.03.2016

31.03.2015

Net Profit Margin

((PAT / Sales) * 100)

%

(171.22)

2.57

(182.05)

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Total Assets

((PAT / Total Assets) * 100)

%

(59.10)

0.19

(32.66)

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Investment (ROI)

((PAT / Networth) * 100)

%

62.26

(0.45)

58.14

 

 

SOLVENCY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

31.03.2017

31.03.2016

31.03.2015

Current Ratio

(Current Assets / Current Liabilities)

0.26

1.57

2.23

 

 

 

 

Quick Ratio

((Current Assets – Inventories) / Current Liabilities)

0.12

0.92

1.16

 

 

 

 

G-Score Ratio Financial

(Networth / Total Assets)

(0.95)

(0.43)

(0.56)

 

 

 

 

G-Score Ratio Debt

(Debts / Equity Capital)

13.09

13.42

10.74

 

 

 

 

G-Score Ratio Liquidity

(Total Current Assets / Total Current Liabilities)

0.26

1.57

2.23

Total Liability = Short-term Debt + Long-term Debt + Current Maturities of Long-term debts

 

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

[all figures are in INR Million]

 

DEBT EQUITY RATIO

 

Particular

31.03.2015

31.03.2016

31.03.2017

 

INR In Million

INR In Million

INR In Million

Share Capital

15.500

15.500

15.500

Reserves & Surplus

(81.311)

(81.019)

(189.127)

Money received against share warrants

0.000

0.000

0.000

Share Application money pending allotment

0.000

0.000

0.000

Net worth

(65.811)

(65.519)

(173.627)

 

 

 

 

long-term borrowings

160.848

202.253

180.871

Short term borrowings

5.683

5.683

19.911

c

0.000

0.000

2.100

Total borrowings

166.531

207.936

202.882

Debt/Equity ratio

(2.530)

(3.174)

(1.168)

 

 

 

YEAR-ON-YEAR GROWTH

 

Year on Year Growth

31.03.2015

31.03.2016

31.03.2017

 

INR In Million

INR In Million

INR In Million

Sales

21.018

11.345

63.138

 

 

(46.022)

456.527

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET PROFIT MARGIN

 

Net Profit Margin

31.03.2015

31.03.2016

31.03.2017

 

INR In Million

INR In Million

INR In Million

Sales

21.018

11.345

63.138

Profit/(Loss)

(38.264)

0.292

(108.108)

 

(182.05%)

2.57%

(171.22%)

 

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

Sr. No.

Check list by info agents

Available in Report

(Yes/No)

1

Year of establishment

Yes

2

Constitution of the entity -Incorporation details

Yes

3

Locality of the entity

Yes

4

Premises details

No

5

Buyer visit details

--

6

Contact numbers

Yes

7

Name of the person contacted

No

8

Designation of contact person

No

9

Promoter’s background

Yes

10

Date of Birth of Proprietor / Partners / Directors

Yes

11

Pan Card No. of Proprietor / Partners

No

12

Voter Id Card No. of Proprietor / Partners

No

13

Type of business

Yes

14

Line of Business

Yes

15

Export/import details (if applicable)

No

16

No. of employees

No

17

Details of sister concerns

Yes

18

Major suppliers

No

19

Major customers

No

20

Banking Details

Yes

21

Banking facility details

Yes

22

Conduct of the banking account

--

23

Financials, if provided

Yes

24

Capital in the business

Yes

25

Last accounts filed at ROC, if applicable

Yes

26

Turnover of firm for last three years

Yes

27

Reasons for variation <> 20%

--

28

Estimation for coming financial year

No

29

Profitability for last three years

Yes

30

Major shareholders, if available

Yes

31

External Agency Rating, if available

No

32

Litigations that the firm/promoter involved in

--

33

Market information

--

34

Payments terms

No

35

Negative Reporting by Auditors in the Annual Report

No

 

INDEX OF CHARGES

 

SNO

SRN

CHARGE ID

CHARGE HOLDER NAME

DATE OF CREATION

DATE OF MODIFICATION

DATE OF SATISFACTION

AMOUNT

ADDRESS

1

G21814736

100059813

CORPORATION BANK

30/09/2016

-

-

62000000.0

CORPORATE BANKING BRANCH, RANGOLI COMPLEX,OPP. V. S. HOSPITAL, ELLISBRIDGE, ASHRAM ROAD,AHMEDABADGJ380006IN

2

C08768186

10241485

HDFC BANK LIMITED

26/08/2010

-

11/06/2014

10000000.0

HDFC BANK HOUSESENAPATI BAPAT MARGLOWER PAREL WMUMBAIMH400013IN

 

 

UNSECURED LOANS

 

PARTICULARS

31.03.2017

(INR In Million)

31.03.2016

(INR In Million)

LONG-TERM BORROWINGS

 

 

Loan from a company

7.200

7.200

Loans from related parties

142.135

195.053

 

 

 

Total

 

149.335

202.253

 

 

BACKGROUND OF THE COMPANY

 

The company (hereinafter referred to as the company) is a company registered under the Indian companies act 1956. Company was incorporated on 27th July 2007 having its registered office situated at bhadra-raj chambers, swastika cross roads, navarangpura, Ahmedabad-80009.

 

The company is primarily engaged in the business of manufacturing of organic skin care products such as skin care, hair care, body cleanser, etc. and edible oils butter and waxes etc.

 

 

STATE OF COMPANY’S AFFAIR

 

During the year, the Company has achieved the turnover/revenue of INR 70.453 million and other income of INR 3.83 million compared to turnover/revenue of INR 11.345 million and other income of INR 0.839 million as in the previous financial year 2015-2016. However, during the year Company has incurred total expenditure of INR 171.614 million as against INR 57.892 million in the previous financial year 2015-2016 and incurred loss of INR 108.108 million as against the net Profit of INR 0.292 million during the previous year 2015-2016.

 

 

OPERATIONS AND BUSINESS PROSPECTS

 

The Company has its own organic farms with large greenhouses where numerous varieties of plants, flowers and herbs are grown. The Company creates the right kind of climate and environment in its greenhouses, and plants are grown in an environment; free of chemical fertilizers or pesticides. The Company use organic manures from our own dairy farm and de oil cakes from Company’s cold press for enriching soil and plants.

 

The Company has developed high quality organic skin care products such as Skin care, Hair Care, Body Care products. The company operates with the concept of “Farm-to-face", a completely integrated model where R & D, raw material cultivation, extraction, processing, formulation, packaging and sales & marketing are handled under one roof. The Company has commercial presence in major cities across India. The Company has increased its product lines with addition of Organic Crayons, Azafran Home care and would be adding more product lines by the current year. The Company has also increased its existing range of organic personal care products in the current year, increasing its market presence. Currently, it has presence in almost 1,100 stores which is expected to touch 10,000 stores in the next year. The company has tied up with prominent chains like Aditya Birla Retail Ltd, HyperCity Retail, Max Hypermarket, Westside etc. and are in discussion of tying up with other big retail stores shortly. The Company has also increased its reach to consumers with its presence in top ecommerce sites like Amazon, Flipkart, Big-Basket, Reliance and its own web portal. To make a mark in the industry the company is investing in various ATL/BTL activities and also planned on acquisitions outside India to increase presence globally.

 

FIXED ASSETS:

 

·         Building

·         Plant and Equipment

·         Furniture and Fixture

·         Vehicle

·         Office Equipment

·         Laboratory Equipment

·         Computer

·         Electrical Equipment

 

 

PRESS RELEASES     

 

AZAFRAN PLANS 10,000 OUTLETS REACH

 

 22 February, 2018 

 

Innovacion Limited – an integrated personal care company is planning for a major expansion of its sales and distribution network over the next 12 months. The company aims to make its products available across 10,000 retail outlets nationally and expand through a combination of modern retail stores, multi-brand outlets, general trade and is also exploring tie-ups with major retail chains as part of its expansion strategy. The brand aims to be present in all metros, cities and towns with the population of 20 lakh & above and penetrate in an existing market.

Since its launch in 2015, the company has witnessed good growth for all its products and the brand is well accepted among customers for its quality. Azafran’s product lines are created using nature’s purest ingredients that are grown, harvested, extracted and processed at its own facilities. The brand offers a complete range of face care, body care, hair care anti-aging and baby care products.

 

“We will grow our sales and distribution network through a combination of modern retail stores, multi-brand outlets, general trade and are also exploring tie-ups with major retail brands as a part of our expansion strategy. Currently Azafran brand is available in 1,500 stores that include Aditya Birla Retail – More Megastore, Hypercity, SPAR and we aim to reach 10,000 stores nationally over the next 12 months. For this we will look to expand our network in metros, cities and towns with a population of 20 lakh & above and penetrate in existing markets,” said Mr. T.R Suresh, Business Head, Azafran Innovacion Ltd.

 

The preference for organic skin care solutions like anti-acne, anti-aging, anti-blemishes, anti-pollution, etc., is steadily increasing among the Indian consumers. Reports suggest that India’s natural and organic personal beauty care products market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 17.27% during 2017–2022.

 

“In 2018, the company will focus on expanding its product portfolio in the existing verticals, launching new verticals and aggressively expanding its distribution network. Growing urbanization, rising concerns for health & safety, increasing go green consciousness and growing consumer awareness towards the hazards of synthetic chemicals has fuelled the demand for organic personal care products. A trend which originally started in the western markets is now picking up momentum in India as well and we see a huge potential for organic products” said Mr. Elkana Ezekiel, Non-Executive Director, Azafran Innovacion Ltd.

 

Azafran Innovacion Limited is a research-oriented company based out of the 40-hectare facility near Sanand, Ahmedabad which includes its own organic farms, large greenhouses, manufacturing facility and a dedicated R&D center. It has set up its completely integrated ‘Farm to Face’ model, perhaps the only one of its kind in the Indian organic skin care market addressing specific skin problems while maintaining the skin’s natural balance. The company has done extensive investments in R&D and a production facility certified by ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, WHO and GMP. It has been awarded the USDA, ECOCERT France stamp of approval.

 

Azafran offers innovative organic solutions for the Indian market. Azafran’s products are made from certified organic ingredients and do not contain synthetic chemicals, parabens, sulphates, artificial colors and fragrances.

 

 

PERSONAL CARE FIRM AZAFRAN TIES UP WITH ADITYA BIRLA’S MORE MEGASTORE

 

AHMEDABAD, OCT 6

 

Personal care player Azafran Innovacion Ltd said it has tied up with Aditya Birla Retail Ltd to launch a complete range of its personal care products across Aditya Birla Hyper market chain — More Megastore.

 

Azafran’s entire range of organic personal care products will be available in all 20 More Megastore outlets of Aditya Birla across the country, the company said. Azafran had launched an extensive range of organic personal care products under the brand ‘Azafran Organics’ in 2014. According to company officials, the organic personal care products are preferred among South Indians users. Aditya Birla has strong retail presence with 20 More Megastores across India, 11 in Bangalore, 3 in Hyderabad and also in New Delhi, Mumbai, Gurgaon, Mysuru and Indore.

 

Elkana Ezekiel, Non-Executive Director, Azafran Innovacion Ltd, said, “Organic skincare is one of the fastest growing segments in the global personal care industry. Organic living is an established trend in developed countries and the concept is fast catching up in India with consumers opting for organic products for daily life. Organic skincare market in India is estimated to cross the $13.2-billion mark by 2018.”

 

 


 

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CONTRAVENTION

 

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FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

 

Unit

INR

US Dollar

1

INR 64.82

UK Pound

1

INR 90.40

Euro

1

INR 79.76

                                         

 

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SCORE FACTORS

 

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NO

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NO

MERIT POINTS

 

 

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NO

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YES/NO

NO

--AFFILIATION

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YES

--LISTED

YES/NO

NO

--OTHER MERIT FACTORS

YES/NO

YES

 

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A

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C

Medium High Risk

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High Risk

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New Business

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No Trace

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