Overview
The due diligence report is a comprehensive document designed to assess the overall risk profile of a target entity by evaluating multiple dimensions over the past five years (where applicable). It serves as a key component in making informed decisions by providing both quantitative and qualitative insights.
1. Purpose of the Report
The report delivers a multi-dimensional risk analysis to help stakeholders understand the strengths, weaknesses, and potential red flags associated with a company or organization. By consolidating data from various sources, it enables a thorough due diligence process and supports informed decision-making for investments, partnerships, or regulatory compliance.
2. Dimensions and Their Analysis
Corporate Structure & Operational Capability
- Parameters: Scale of the company, management consistency, workforce strength
- Datasets: MCA Financials, Past Directors data, EPFO records
- Analysis: Assesses operational scale and managerial consistency for sustainable growth.
Financial Health
MCA Companies
- Parameters: Liquidity, leverage, profitability, business growth
- Datasets: MCA Documents, GST Turnover
- Analysis: Evaluates financial stability and growth trajectory
Non-MCA Companies
- Parameters: Same as above
- Datasets: Disclosure-based inputs from vendors
- Analysis: Same as above
Directors and Individuals
- Analysis: Not applicable
Credit History
- Parameters: Economic defaults, insolvency risk
- Datasets: CIBIL, NCLT, NCALT, IBBI, DRT records
- Analysis: Provides insight into creditworthiness and historical financial missteps
Compliance Rigor
- Parameters: Indirect tax, labor, and MCA compliance
- Datasets: GST filings, EPFO filings, MCA filings
- Analysis: Highlights adherence to regulatory obligations
Litigation History
- Parameters: Litigiousness, criminal background, overall cases, tax litigations
- Datasets: Supreme Court, High Courts, District Courts, ITAT, CESTAT, ATFP
- Analysis: Offers view into legal challenges and liabilities
Defaulter and Blacklist Mentions
- Parameters: MCA defaults, regulator defaults, agency notices
- Datasets: MCA, SEBI, SFIO, CBI records
- Analysis: Identifies instances of financial or operational distress
Sanctions & PEP Mentions
- Parameters: Trade restrictions, political exposure
- Datasets: Global sanctions lists, PEP Dilisense
- Analysis: Assesses external risks impacting reputation and operations
Promoter & Related Party Quality
- Parameters: Legal/regulatory issues, political exposure
- Datasets: Litigation databases, SEBI, CBI, CCI, CIBIL, MCA, PEP Dilisense
- Analysis: Evaluates governance, credibility, and potential conflicts of interest
Market Sentiment
- Parameters: Adverse media, customer complaints
- Datasets: Media reports, NCDRC
- Analysis: Gauges public perception and market trust
3. Analysis Approach
- Historical Trend Analysis: Utilizes 5 years of data for predictive insights
- Risk Scoring and Benchmarking: Aggregates findings into a risk score for peer comparison
- Actionable Insights: Pinpoints specific risk areas for mitigation and deeper due diligence