euro asia exports ltd Management discussions

INDUSTRY STRUCTURE, DEVELOPMENTS, OPPORTUNITIES & THREATS

Indian economy had started taking cues from Global Economy and recently witnessing slowing trends. This has made an impact on GDP growth of India and it is reducing since last couple of years.

The slowdown is leaving its impact on Domestic and International market. But India plays a major role in global apparel markets due to availability of abundant man power, raw material and infrastructural developments.

OPPORTUNITIES

The overall assessment of demand and market potential, projected on the basis of past trends and industry expectations, is expected to grow by more than 10%. Domestic consumption of fabric and textile products is increasing due to growing corporate salaries, earning capacity of individuals. India is home to 17% of world population. It is also one of the youngest countries in the world, with over 65% population below die age of 35years. In India, diere are more tiian 30 crore middle class people with higher disposable income. The number is expected to be doubled in next 2 years, which will bring increasing demand for various consumer products by tiiis segment of population we are plan to new business in sponge iron material for our growth.

THREATS

Due to global meltdown, die consumers in the west have reduced their consumption of textile materials. The growing awareness about ecological factors has impacted exports from developing countries due to use of polluting dyes and environment damaging manufacturing practices. The availability of cheap labor in Bangladesh and Vietnam is also contributing to decline in exports of fabrics from India.

The post 2005 trade regime under World Trade Organization has resulted into the enhanced competition across the globe.

SEGMENTWISE ORPRODUCT-WISE PERFORMANCE

Your company mainly operates in single product segment, within domestic market only. Now the management of your company has started trading activity in domestic market. The business is expected to grow in the coming years.

FUTURE OUTLOOK

In view of business inquiries received by the company, the outlook seems bright for business prospects of your company.

Your company has taken various initiatives for increase of business, product portfolio. Presently, we are doing business in domestic market but we are exploring possibilities of export of our products to the western countries, where we had been doing business about a decade ago. We are also exploring the possibilities of leasing out an industrial unit on enhance our productivity and launching of quality products in the market.

STRENGTHS

Your company was one of the largest export houses to USSR before division of Soviet Union into number of small countries. In the coming years, we plan to start marketing of Indian goods in these countries. We do not foresee any difficulty in pushing the companys merchandise in these markets. We had a customer base in these markets for Indian products. We can leverage our capacities to procure products for these markets and other countries also.

RISK AND CONCERNS

Business is exposed to external and internal risks. Some risks can be predicted and minimized with careful planning and implementing the measures to mitigate them, while some risks cannot be insured against. Your company has been facing many risks including risk to run business due to shortage of working capital. The tight fund situation may affect companys plans to enlarge its business activities. Due to tight liquidity position, were not able to lay hands on talented people in the industry. The management of your company is planning to leverage their personal assets to raise funds for the company, to overcome this risk.

The domestic market is showing inflationary tendencies. To curb inflation, the Reserve Bank of India can tighten its monetary policy, which can affect company financial expenses. Fluctuation in value of foreign currencies can also affect export plans of the company.

HUMAN RESOURCES

The company is taking various initiatives to increase human resources for better productivity. To save on costs, the company is appointing non-experienced staff and taking initiatives for internal training and development of skills. This will help in enhancing their emotional and intellectual engagement with the company.

INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM AND ADEQUACIES

Your company had started its business from scratch. To grow it faster, the integrity and ethical behavior of management and employees at all levels and compliance of the laws and regulations is very essential. The systems are being put in place to ensure adequate internal controls in operations of the company. Apart from statutory audit, your company has adequate in-house internal audit practices.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENT

Statements in this report on Management Discussion and Analysis, describing the companys objectives, projections, expectations or predictions may be forward looking, considering the applicable laws and regulations. These statements are based on certain assumptions and expectation of future vents. Actual results could, however, differ materially from those expressed or implied. Domestic consumption, price trends, change in government regulations and tax structure can make a difference in companys performance in future.

The company assumes no responsibility in respect of the forward looking statements herein, which may undergo changes in future on the basis of subsequent developments, information or events.