Rating Rationale
September 22, 2017 | Mumbai
Alliance Infrastructure Projects Private Limited
Rating reassigned to 'CRISIL BBB-(SO)/Stable' 
 
Rating Action
Rs.170 Crore Non Convertible Debentures CRISIL BBB-(SO)/Stable (Reassigned) 
1 crore = 10 million
Refer to annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities
Detailed Rationale

CRISIL has reassigned its rating on the Non-Convertible Debentures (NCD) of Alliance Infrastructure Projects Private Limited (AIPPL) to 'CRISIL BBB-(SO)/Stable'. 'SO' suffix to this rating is primarily to differentiate the cash-flows of the company with that of Orchid Spring Project being undertaken in two Special Purpose Vehicles. There is an escrow account is place with a definite waterfall mechanism wherein the bank has first charge on the advances as received from the Orchid Spring Projects. Additionally there is a Debt Reserve Account equivalent to one month of interest obligation.

The rating continues to reflect the company's healthy business risk profile, driven by its established brand and strong track record of project implementation in Chennai's real estate market. The rating also factors in a robust financial risk profile, especially liquidity, backed by healthy advances for its key project, Orchid Springs. These strengths are partially offset by susceptibility to risks and cyclicality inherent in the real estate industry.

Analytical Approach

For arriving at the rating, CRISIL has combined the business and financial risk profiles of AIPPL and its wholly owned subsidiaries Alliance Project and Alliance Orchid Mall Pvt Ltd. The subsidiaries are special purpose vehicles for development of Orchid Springs. The cash flow from the project is escrowed for redeeming the Rs 170 crore NCDs raised by AIPPL.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description
Strengths
* Healthy business risk profile
Strong execution track record and adequate infrastructure facilities have helped command healthy booking and profitability in its projects, as reflected in healthy flow and advances and surplus generated in its main project, Orchid Springs. Furthermore, over the years, AIPPL has established itself in Chennai's real estate market. CRISIL, therefore, believes AIPPL will benefit over the medium term from promoters' extensive experience in real estate development.

* Robust financial risk profile
Networth was moderate at Rs 32.9 crore as on March 31, 2017, and liquidity adequate. Gearing, though high at 4.6 times as on March 31, 2017, is expected to improve considerably  over the medium term backed by controlled reliance on external borrowings and increasing scale, resulting in higher accretion to reserve. Receipt of advances from the completed project and sales of the unsold space should help in timely completion of the projects and in meeting debt obligations. The financial risk profile will likely remain robust over the medium term, on the back of expected improvement in gearing and healthy cash flows from ongoing projects.

Weakness
* Susceptibility to risks and cyclicality inherent in the real estate industry
The real estate sector in India is cyclical and marked by volatile prices and a highly fragmented market structure. The implementation of real estate projects in India is affected by multiple property laws and non-standardised government regulations across states. The risk is compounded by aggressive timelines for completion and shortage of manpower (project engineers and skilled labour) in this sector. Moreover, any slowdown in the real estate sector may delay implementation and saleability of ongoing projects for real estate players in the country. CRISIL believes that high interest rates and land costs, along with more-than-expected correction in prices, if any, will hurt the profitability of players such as AIPPL over the medium term.
Outlook: Stable

CRISIL believes AIPPL will benefit over the medium term from the promoters' extensive experience. The outlook may be revised to 'Positive' if sizeable ramp-up in bookings and timely receipt of customer advances result in substantial cash inflow. The outlook may be revised to 'Negative' if lower-than-expected bookings or delay in receipt of customer advances, time or cost overruns in projects, unanticipated debt-funded projects, or sizeable fund advances to associate concerns impact the financial risk profile.

About the Company

AIPPL, set in up in 2004, is the flagship company of the Alliance group, which is promoted by Mr Manoj Sai Namburu and Ms Indira Bommireddy. The group develops premium villas, integrated townships, residential apartments, row houses, and villa plots in Chennai and Bengaluru through special purpose vehicles.

Profit after tax (PAT) loss and revenue are estimated at Rs 1.9 crore and Rs 8.4 crore, respectively, for fiscal 2017, against Rs 7.3 crore and Rs 11.4 crore, respectively, for fiscal 2016.

Key Financial Indicators
Particulars Unit 2017 2016
Revenue Rs. Cr. 8.4  11.4 
Profit After Tax Rs. Cr. -1.9  -7.3 
PAT Margins % -23.5 -64.0
Adjusted Debt/Adjusted Net worth Times 4.6  5.5 
Interest coverage Times 0.02  0.1 

Any other information: Not applicable

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Annexure - Details of Instrument(s)
ISIN Name of instrument Date of allotment Coupon
rate (%)
Maturity date Issue
size
(Rs.Crore)
Rating assigned  with outlook
INE168R07166 Non Convertible Debentures NA NA 31-Dec-2020 170 CRISIL BBB-(SO)/Stable
Annexure - Rating History for last 3 Years
  Current 2017 (History) 2016  2015  2014  Start of 2014
Instrument Type Quantum Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Rating
Non Convertible Debentures  LT  170  CRISIL BBB-(SO)/Stable    No Rating Change  30-08-16  CRISIL BBB-/Stable    --    --  -- 
Table reflects instances where rating is changed or freshly assigned. 'No Rating Change' implies that there was no rating change under the release.
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CRISILs Approach to Financial Ratios
Rating Criteria for Engineering Sector
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