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Agency for Specialized
Monitoring (ASM)

HARDICON provides independent Agency for Specialized Monitoring
(ASM) services to banks, financial institutions, and lending agencies
to strengthen credit monitoring, ensure appropriate utilization of
funds, and identify potential financial and operational risks.

Our ASM services are designed to support lenders in monitoring
borrowers’ business operations, financial transactions, project
implementation, and compliance with sanctioned credit facilities.

Through systematic monitoring, independent verification, and
comprehensive reporting, we assist lending institutions in maintaining
transparency, strengthening credit discipline, and identifying early
warning signals.

Hardicon Specialized Monitoring Analyst analyzing financial data and credit reports

Our Key Services

Monitoring of Fund Utilization

Independent assessment of the utilization of
sanctioned credit facilities to identify potential
diversion, misutilization, or irregular deployment
of funds.

Financial Transaction Monitoring

Review of relevant financial transactions,
banking operations, cash flows, and financial
information to identify unusual transactions
and potential financial risks.

Working Capital Monitoring

Assessment of working capital utilization,
inventory levels, receivables, payables, and
operating cycles to evaluate the borrower’s
financial and operational performance.

Project Implementation Monitoring

Independent monitoring of project progress,
expenditure, implementation schedules, and
utilization of funds against approved project
parameters.

Early Warning Signal Identification

Identification of financial irregularities, operational
weaknesses, potential fund diversion, and other
warning indicators that may affect the borrower’s
repayment capacity.

Physical Verification & Site Inspections

Independent site visits and physical verification
of business operations, project assets, inventory,
and infrastructure, as required under the
monitoring assignment.

Compliance and Risk Assessment

Review of compliance with relevant sanction
terms, financial covenants, and reporting
requirements, along with identification of
potential credit and operational risks.

Periodic Monitoring and Reporting

Preparation of independent monitoring reports
highlighting key observations, financial and
operational risks, deviations, and recommendations
for consideration by lending institutions.

Our Approach

HARDICON follows a structured monitoring
approach encompassing financial analysis,
transaction review, physical verification, risk
identification, and periodic reporting.

Our objective is to provide lenders with independent, timely, and
actionable insights that support effective credit monitoring and
informed decision-making.

Hardicon Structured Monitoring Approach Overview with analytics charts, pie graphs, and global market insights

Why HARDICON?

Why Choose Hardicon Specialized Monitoring
Independent & Objective Monitoring Approach
Integrated Technical & Financial Assessment
Risk-focused Monitoring Methodology
Structured Reporting & Actionable Observations
Support For Banks & Financial Institutions In Strengthening Credit Oversight

Empanelled with IBA since 2019 and has worked on various Sectors such as:

Infrastructure & Construction: Roads, bridges, buildings, and urban development projects.
Oil and Gas Sector: Upstream, midstream, and downstream operations.
Iron and Steel: Manufacturing and processing facilities
Renewable/Green Energy: Solar, wind, hydro, BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems), and WtE (Waste-to-Energy).
Bulk Cargo & Container: Logistics and shipping operations.
Cut & Polish Diamond: Diamond processing and jewelry manufacturing.
Metals and Minerals: Mining and mineral processing.
NBFC – Housing & Education: Financial services and lending.