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Distributor (ISD), Office / Sale Office, Others, Recipient of Goods or Services, Retail Business, Service Provision, Supplier of Services, Warehouse / Depot, Wholesale Business, Works Contract
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Critical Summary
In evaluating the critical dimensions of a company, the analysis unfolds across four vital areas: Credit History, Compliance Rigor, Litigation History, and Market Sentiment. Credit History, identified with a moderate risk level, underlines a significant concern due to 111 defaults recorded in CIBIL over the last five years, flagging it as critical, which directly questions the financial stability and integrity of the entity. Immediate rectification measures, such as rigorous credit review processes and enhanced financial management practices, are imperative to mitigate future risks and improve creditworthiness.
The Compliance Rigor dimension, also marked as moderate risk, spotted 5 delays and 9 defaults in EPFO filings since June 2024, pinpointing a critical risk in labor compliance. This necessitates the adoption of stringent compliance management systems and regular audits to ensure adherence to regulatory mandates, thereby fostering operational transparency and trust among stakeholders.
Litigation History, perceived with moderate risk, reveals critical risk through 30 cases filed by the entity and 10 cases against it in the last five years. Enhanced legal oversight, including risk assessments and strategic litigation management, is crucial to minimize exposure and fortify legal standing.
Market Sentiment, identified at a high-risk level, showcased 8 adverse media mentions as critical, emphasizing the need for strategic reputation management and customer engagement initiatives to counteract negative perceptions and bolster the company's market image.
Conclusively, while the analyzed dimensions expose a spectrum of risks, proactively addressing these through improved financial oversight, compliance diligence, legal resilience, and reputation management strategies stands paramount. Such measures will not only mitigate existing risks but also enhance operational stability and stakeholder confidence.
Overall Summary
The overall risk profile of the company, after a comprehensive analysis across all assessed dimensions, is determined to
be Moderate. The detailed evaluation highlights the Corporate Structure & Operational Capability and Financial Health as facing moderate risks, underpinned by data such as a 23% management turnover rate and liquidity ratios below historical performance benchmarks. The Credit History dimension, noted for 111 defaults as per CIBIL records, falls under a moderate risk category, primarily mitigated by the absence of hits in DRT, NCLT, or NCLAT checks. Compliance Rigor is pegged at moderate risk due to identified delays and defaults in EPFO filings, conversely, Litigation History also settles at moderate risk, marked by the involvement in 30 cases and identification of 10 against the entity. Meanwhile, dimensions like Defaulter and Blacklist Mentions, Sanctions & PEP mentions, Promoter & Related Party Quality all register No Visible Risk, indicating a strong compliance and integrity framework. However, Market Sentiment is categorized as High risk due to negative media signals and customer complaints, urging immediate attention.
Conclusively, the blend of Moderate risk in core operational, financial, credit, compliance, and litigation aspects alongside favorable ratings in defaulter checks and promoter quality underscores a balanced risk landscape with distinct areas for improvement. The High risk in Market Sentiment necessitates strategies focused on reputation management and customer satisfaction to mitigate overarching threats to the company's standing and performance in the industry.
Risk Assessment Scorecard
The Risk Level of the given business target is as follows. There is an 'Overall Entity Risk' provided for an entity as per the various dimensions of risk listed under the section 'Risk Assessment Dimensions'. Each of these dimensions are further split into parameters. The rationale behind the risk classification is provided in the table subsequent to the following table. The 'Overall Entity Risk' and the Risk dimensions as well as Parameters under each dimension are color-coded as per the level of risk each one of them indicates as indexed below.
# Scorecard Explanation
The following table provides an explanation to the ratings provided in the Risk Assessment Scorecard. The rationale behind each of the parameters is provided in this table.# Corporate Structure & Operational Capability
The Corporate Structure & Operational Capability dimension assesses the company's size and scope, management consistency, and workforce strength to evaluate its readiness to address business risks. It examines the scale of operations, leadership stability, and availability of skilled personnel to determine the organization's capacity to effectively manage and mitigate business threats.### Scale of the Company (Amount in INR Lakhs)### Management Consistency
Workforce Strength
* Analysis starts from this month
Financial Health
The Financial Health dimension assesses the company's liquidity position, leverage position, profitability, and business growth to evaluate its overall financial stability and performance. It examines the company's ability to meet short-term obligations, manage debt effectively, generate profits, and sustain growth over time.### Liquidity Position### Leverage Position### Profitability
### Business Growth
* Analysis starts from this year
➢ Refer Annexure 2 for complete historic financial statements.
Credit History
The Credit History dimension assesses an individual's or business entity's financial background. It considers economic defaults, insolvency risk, and credit ratings to determine creditworthiness and repayment capabilities, enabling informed decisions for lenders and financial institutions.### Debt Recovery, Bankruptcy and Insolvency Checks➢ The above checks were executed to identify economic defaults where suits were filed, debt recovery applications against the party and insolvency applications filed against the party by its creditors.
➢ Refer Annexure 4 for case details.
Compliance Rigor
The Compliance Rigor dimension is a thorough assessment of parameters like indirect tax compliance, labor compliance, and MCA compliance to ensure adherence to regulatory obligations. It enables organizations to operate within legal frameworks, mitigate risks, and maintain transparency and trust among stakeholders.### GST Registrations (Active)### GST Registrations (Not Active)### Dealing In Goods and Services and HSN codes### GST Filing History
Following is the summary of Filing Checks executed across all active GSTINs and the list of all GST registrations identified along with their individual filing status.
Filings Summary For All Active GSTINs
-> Delays / Defaults detected
List Of All Active GSTINs & Their Individual Filing Status-> Delays / Defaults detected
EPF Data- Headcount and Labor Information (Amount in INR Lakhs)-> Delay(s) found
-> On Time
-> Delay(s) found-> Delay(s) found
-> On Time
-> Delay(s) found
-> On Time-> Delay(s) found
-> On Time-> On Time
MCA ComplianceChecks run for annual filings with the MCA.
Litigation History
The Litigation History dimension assesses parameters such as litigiousness, criminal background, cases against the target, tax litigations, and insolvency risk to gain insights into an individual or organization's legal background and potential risks. This evaluation helps inform decision-making, risk assessments, and legal strategy development for stakeholders involved.### Legal Screening➢ Checks were executed on the given business across the above courts. Observations are provided above.
➢ Refer Annexure 4 for case details.
Defaulter and Blacklist Mentions
Defaulter and Blacklist Mentions dimension is an evaluation of parameters such as MCA defaults, market regulator defaults, and SFIO, CBI, and other defaults to determine an individual or organization's history of non-compliance and involvement in fraudulent or criminal activities. This assessment assists in identifying potential risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and making informed decisions regarding partnerships and financial engagements.### MCA- Ministry of Corporate Affairs### Market Regulators Default and Blacklisting### SFIO and CBI- Serious Fraud and Economic Offenses Checks# Sanctions & PEP mentions
Sanctions & PEP Mentions involve assessing trade restrictions, sanctions, and political exposure to identify potential risks associated with an individual or organization. This evaluation ensures compliance with trade laws, regulations, and mitigates risks related to corruption, bribery, and conflicts of interest.### Global Sanctions### Political Exposure of Target# Promoter & Related Party Quality
The Promoter & Related Party Quality dimension assesses the credibility and integrity of promoters and related parties through parameters like legal cases, regulator defaults, trade restrictions and political exposure. This evaluation helps stakeholders make informed decisions by identifying potential risks, ensuring regulatory compliance and safeguarding against legal and reputational concerns.### Legal Screening 1 for Connected Parties1 Court records that match the target name are deemed as "Low Probable Match," while those that match the father's name along with the target name are deemed as "High Probable Match"➢ Checks were executed on the given business across the following courts. Observations are provided below.
➢ Refer Annexure 1 for List of promoters and list of Connected Parties
➢ Refer Annexure 4 for case details
Market Regulators Default and Blacklisting### Global Sanctions- Connected Parties### Political Exposure- Connected Parties
|# Market Sentiment
The Market Sentiment dimension assesses adverse media and customer complaints to evaluate the overall perception of an individual or organization in the market. This analysis helps gauge reputation, identify areas for improvement, and make strategic decisions to enhance market sentiment.### Adverse Media Checks### Consumer CourtThe above checks were executed to identify any disputes ongoing or that may have previously occurred between the target and its customers.
Annexures
Annexure 1
Promoters and Connected Parties Analyzed➢ Refer to the link - Connected Party List for the complete list of connected parties.
Annexure 2
Financial History - Balance Sheets / PL Statement and Cash Flow
Following is the Balance Sheet and PL details of the business.
Balance Sheet (Amount in INR Lakhs)### Profit And Loss Statement (Amount in INR Lakhs)*Amounts are in full value and not in Lakhs
Cash Flow Statement (Amount in INR Lakhs)Annexure 3
Tax Disputes
Checks were executed across the following regulators for any tax disputes that may be ongoing or occurred in the last 5 years.### Annexure 4
Details of hits against the Target and/or Connected parties
➢ Refer to the link Litigation Hits Target for details of hits on the target.
➢ Refer to the link Litigation Hits Connected Parties for details of hits on the Connected Parties.
Limitations of Liabilities
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Risk Dimensions
Column_1
Column_2
Risk Parameters
Column_4
Column_5
Litigation History
Litigiousness
Criminal
Cases Against
Tax Litigations
Insolvency Risk
30.0
Background
Target
Defaulter and Blacklist
Market
SFIO, CBI and
Mentions 10.0
MCA Default
Regulator Defaults
Other Defaults
5.0
Sanctions
Target
Legal Cases
Trade
Political
Promoter and Related
Against
Restrictions
Exposure Of
Connected
Connected
Connected
Parties
Parties
Parties
Market Sentiment
Customer
5.0
Adverse Media
Complaints
Sanctions and PEP
Trade
Political
Regulator
Defaults
Parties
Against
Party Quality
Mentions
Restrictions and
Exposure Of
10.0
Connected
Risk Parameter
Analyst Observations
Scale of the Company
Since the revenue of the target is high as compared to companies across industries, at
421774.0 Lakh INR, we have categorized the Scale of the Company as No Visible Risk.
Management Consistency
Since 23% of the management members have left the company before completing a
standard 5 year tenure, we have categorized 'Management Consistency' as Moderate
Risk.
Workforce Strength
Since there is 0.94% reduction in the workforce strength, as per EPFO Records for the
last 6 months, we have categorized Workforce Strength as Moderate Risk.
Liquidity Position
Since the Quick, Cash and Current ratios appear to be unfavourable at 0.59, 0.14 and
1.09 with respect to the entity's historic performance, we have classified 'Liquidity
Position' as High Risk.
Leverage Position
Since Debt, Debt Equity and Interest Coverage ratios appear to be favourable at 0.68,
2.16 and 2.17 with respect to the entity's historic performance, we have classified
'Leverage Position' as Moderate Risk.
Profitability
Since the net profit margin for the year appears to be unfavourable at 0.35%, with
respect to the entity's historic performance we have categorized it as High Risk.
Business Growth
Since the avg YoY Revenue growth rate for the last 5 years stands at a favourable 17%,
we have classified it as No Visible Risk.
Economic Defaults
Since there are 111 defaults identified against the target under CIBIL, in the last 5 years,
we have classified it as Critical Risk.
Insolvency Risk
Since there are No hits identified against the target in DRT, NCLT or NCLAT, in the last 5
years, we have classified it as No Visible Risk.
Risk Parameter
Analyst Observations
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Indirect Tax Compliance
Since we have identified 5 delay and 1 default wrt to GST filings , we have classified it as
Moderate Risk.
Labour Compliance
Since there is 5 delays and 9 default wrt to EPFO filings since Jun, 2024, we have classified it as Critical Risk.
MCA Compliance
Since there are No filing defaults for the FYs -, identified against the target with respect
to mandatory MCA filings (MGT-7,AOC-4 and ADT-1), in the last 5 years, we have
classified the parameter as No Visible Risk.
Litigiousness
Since the entity has filed 30 cases against any party in the last 5 years, we have
classified the parameter as Critical Risk.
Criminal Background
Since there are No criminal cases filed against the target in the last 5 years, we have
classified the parameter as No Visible Risk.
Cases Against Target
Since there are 10 cases identified against the Target in the last 5 years, we have
classified it as Critical Risk.
Tax Litigations
Since there are No cases identified against the target under CESTAT, ITAT, ATFP, in the
last 5 years, we have classified it as No Visible Risk.
MCA Default
Since there are No hits identified against the target under any of the lists of defaults
issued by the MCA, we have classified it as No Visible Risk.
Market Regulator Defaults
Since there are No hits identified against the target under any unfavorable SEBI
mentions, in the last 5 years, we have categorized the parameter as No Visible Risk.
SFIO, CBI and Other
Since there are No defaults identified against the target under SFIO, CCI and CBI in the
Defaults
last 5 years, we classified as No Visible Risk.
Trade Restrictions and
Since there were No hits found against the party across international sanctions check,
Sanctions
we have classified it as No Visible Risk.
Political Exposure Of
Since there were No hits found against the party across various PEP lists, we classified it
Target
as No Visible Risk.
Risk Parameter
Analyst Observations
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Legal Cases Against
Since there are No legal cases identified against the Connected Parties in the last 5
Connected Parties
years, we have classified it as No Visible Risk.
Regulator Defaults
Since there are No defaults identified against the Connected Parties under SEBI, MCA,
Against Connected Parties
SFIO, CCI and CBI, in the last 5 years. We have classified the parameter as No Visible
Risk.
Trade Restrictions
Since there were No hits found against the Connected parties across international
Connected Parties
sanctions check, we have classified it as No Visible Risk.
Political Exposure Of
Since there were No hits found against the parties across PEP lists, we classified the
Connected Parties
parameter as No Visible Risk
Adverse Media
Since there are 8 negative signals found against the Target as per our Media Research,
we have classified the parameter as Critical Risk.
Customer Complaints
Since there are 1 hits under NCDRC cases filed against the target, we have classified it
as Moderate Risk.
Risk Parameter
Analyst Observations
Scale of the Company
Since the revenue of the target is high as compared to companies across industries, at
421774.0 Lakh INR, we have categorized the Scale of the Company as No Visible Risk.
Since 23% of the management members have left the company before completing a
Management Consistency
standard 5 year tenure, we have categorized 'Management Consistency' as Moderate
Risk.
Workforce Strength
Since there is 0.94% reduction in the workforce strength, as per EPFO Records for the
last 6 months, we have categorized Workforce Strength as Moderate Risk.
Element Name
2019 - 2020
2020 - 2021
2021 - 2022
2022 - 2023
2023 - 2024
Revenue in INR YoY
2,64,947.0
2,82,316.0
3,43,347.0
4,21,774.0
Director Name
DIN
Term
ASHOK BHANDARI
12210
2018-Present
AMAR SINGH NEGI
8941850
2020-Present
BISWADIP GUPTA
48258
2021-Present
SUDIP BANERJEE
5245757
2012-Present
DESH RAJ DOGRA
226775
2021-Present
Director Name
DIN
Term
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SANGEETA SUMESH
7080379
2015-Present
RAHUL CHOUDHURI
6817748
2017-Present
BIKRAMJIT NAG
827155
2008-Present
CHACKO JOSEPH
7528693
2019-Present
COLLEGAL SRINIVASAN
10149022
2024-Present
GOVINDARAJ
PANAMANNA HARIHARAN
10158148
2023-Present
NARAYANAN
TRIDIBESH MUKHERJEE
4777
2011-2017
PARTHA SEN
7547244
2021-2021
SOMEN BAL
562538
2002-2013
PRADIP KUMAR BISWAS
1667149
2007-2008
HARSH VARDHAN SACHDEV
6385288
2021-2023
SUDAM MAITRA
35398
2015-2020
RADHARAMAN
930374
2003-2017
BHATTACHARYA
RANGANATHARAO
1687752
2003-2019
MURALIDHAR
GOUTAM RAYCHOWDHURY
118560
2000-2023
KM UNNIKRISHNAN
826653
2003-2011
BULU PAUL MUKTIEH
123561
2002-2007
Month
Strength
Increase/Decrease
June 24
1,906
N/A*
July 24
1,913
Increase
August 24
1,920
Increase
September 24
1,917
Decrease
October 24
1,889
Decrease
November 24
193
Decrease
Risk Parameter
Analyst Observations
Liquidity Position
Since the Quick, Cash and Current ratios appear to be unfavourable at 0.59, 0.14 and 1.09 with respect to the entity's historic performance, we have classified 'Liquidity
Position' as High Risk.
Leverage Position
Since Debt, Debt Equity and Interest Coverage ratios appear to be favourable at 0.68,
2.16 and 2.17 with respect to the entity's historic performance, we have classified
'Leverage Position' as Moderate Risk.
Profitability
Since the net profit margin for the year appears to be unfavourable at 0.35%, with
respect to the entity's historic performance we have categorized it as High Risk.
Business Growth
Since the avg YoY Revenue growth rate for the last 5 years stands at a favourable
17%, we have classified it as No Visible Risk.
Element Name
2019 - 2020
Column_2
2020 - 2021
Column_4
2021 - 2022
Column_6
2022 - 2023
Column_8
2023 - 2024
Quick Ratio
0.89
0.83
0.64
0.59
Current Ratio
1.5
1.36
1.17
1.09
Cash Ratio
0.41
0.41
0.28
0.14
Element Name
2019 - 2020
Column_2
2020 - 2021
Column_4
2021 - 2022
Column_6
2022 - 2023
Column_8
2023 - 2024
Debt Equity Ratio
1.57
1.72
2.13
2.16
Debt Ratio
0.61
0.63
0.68
0.68
Interest Coverage
2.66
4.2
-1.32
2.17
Element Name
2019 - 2020
Column_2
2020 - 2021
Column_4
2021 - 2022
Column_6
2022 - 2023
Column_8
2023 - 2024
Net Profit Margin %
0.97
2.27
-1.4
0.35
N/A*
Element Name
2019 - 2020
Column_2
2020 - 2021
Column_4
2021 - 2022
Column_6
2022 - 2023
Column_8
2023 - 2024
Revenue Growth %
-0.84
6.56
21.62
22.84
N/A*
Risk Parameter
Analyst Observations
Economic Defaults
Since there are 111 defaults identified against the target under CIBIL, in the last 5 years, we have classified it as Critical Risk.
Since there are No hits identified against the target in DRT, NCLT or NCLAT, in the last
Insolvency Risk
5 years, we have classified it as No Visible Risk.
Category
Observation/Comments
Status
CIBIL Defaulter Suit Filed (NPA) for economic defaults
Classified as an NPA
more than 25L
CIBIL Wilful Defaulter Suit Filed for economic defaults