Rating Rationale
October 05, 2023 | Mumbai
Anupam Rasayan India Limited
Ratings reaffirmed at 'CRISIL A / Positive / CRISIL A1 '
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities RatedRs.710.7 Crore
Long Term RatingCRISIL A/Positive (Reaffirmed)
Short Term RatingCRISIL A1 (Reaffirmed)
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Detailed Rationale

CRISIL Ratings has reaffirmed its ratings on bank loan facilities of Anupam Rasayan India Limited (ARIL) at “CRISIL A/Positive/CRISIL A1”.

 

Rating reflects the company’s established market position in the specialty chemicals industry, diversified customer base across geographies and wide array of product offerings. Rating also factors in strong financial risk profile. The above strengths are partially offset by large working capital requirements and moderate operating efficiency.

Analytical Approach

CRISIL Ratings has treated ECBs outstanding of Rs. 143.8 crores as on March 31, 2023, has been treated as debt.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description

Strengths:

  • Established market position and strong relationship with large global customers:  The company has an established market position in the specialty chemical business supported by healthy product mix, diversified client base and long-term contracts with the customers. The company has reputed clients such as Sumitomo Chemical Company Limited, Syngenta, etc. and has global presence in Europe, Japan, Singapore, North America, etc. Exports' share was at 64% in fiscal 2023. The promoters have developed a strong understanding of the industry dynamics, which has helped them successfully navigate several business cycles as well as build longstanding relationships with customers. This can be seen from improving scale of operations to Rs 1284 crores for fiscal 2023. The company has executed contracts/LOIs worth Rs. 7600 crores which are to be executed over next 5-7 years which gives revenue visibility over medium term.

 

  • Healthy financial risk profile: Capital structure was strong, as reflected in networth and total outside liabilities to tangible networth ratio of Rs 2359 crore and 0.5 times, respectively, as on March 31, 2023. Debt protection metrics were moderate, as indicated by interest coverage and net cash accrual to adjusted debt ratios of 6 times and 0.3 times, respectively, in fiscal 2023. With capital expenditure (capex) planned over medium term that will be funded through QIP raised of Rs 500 crores and internal accruals. Financial risk profile is expected to remain healthy over medium term.

 

Weakness:

  • Large working capital requirement: Gross current assets (GCAs) were high at around 391 days as on March 31, 2023 net of cash (405 days a year earlier), driven by inventory and debtors of more than 350 days and 100 days, respectively. Inventory was higher at the year-end owing to inventory comprising of newer products and existing products to ensure timely and smooth supply to its customers. However, the same is expected to further improve with inventory days expected to improve over medium term which will remain key monitorable.

  • Moderate operating efficiency: Operating efficiency is moderate on account of high working capital requirement which has led to moderate ROCE. Company is undergoing capex of Rs 670 crores which would impact the operating efficiency. But with the additional revenue coming in and expected decrease in working capital requirement, Operating efficiency is expected to improve and will remain monitorable over medium term.

Liquidity: Strong

Liquidity is marked by net cash accruals expected to be over Rs 250 crores against repayment obligations of Rs 30-130 crores over medium term. Bank Limit Utilization is 60% utilized for the last 12 months ending May 2023. Company has cash and cash equivalent of more than Rs 550 crores as on March 31,2023. Company has capex plans of Rs 670 crore over medium term which is funded through QIP and Internal Accruals. Timely implementation of capex with out cost overrun and subsequent ramp up will remain monitorable.   

 

ESG Profile

CRISIL Ratings believes that ARIL’s Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) profile supports its strong credit risk profile.

 

The Chemical sector has a high impact on the environment because of the high greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, high hazardous waste generation by its core operations. The sector has a social impact because of its large workforce, impact on health and wellbeing of its workers and local community on account of its nature of operations.

 

ARIL has continuously focused on mitigating its environmental and social impact.

 

ARIL’s Key ESG highlights

 

  • ESG disclosures of the company are evolving, and it is in the process of further strengthening

the disclosures going forward.

  • Company’s both manufacturing site is partially meeting its electricity power demand with renewable energy, which has helped to reduce carbon dioxide emission.
  • ARIL’s governance structure is characterized by 50% of its board comprising independent directors and the presence of investor grievance redressal mechanism.

 

There is growing importance of ESG among investors and lenders. ARIL’s commitment to ESG principles will play a key role in enhancing stakeholder confidence.

Outlook: Positive

CRISIL Ratings believes ARIL’s business risk profile will continue to benefit from its established market presence, reputed and diversified customer base and healthy profitability.

Rating Sensitivity factors

Upward factors

  • Sustained revenue growth over 12-15% leading to higher than expected net cash accruals.
  • Improved working capital cycle.

 

Downward factors

  • Significantly lower than expected revenue or lower profitability constrains ROCE to below 9% over the medium term.
  • Stretch in working capital cycle or larger than expected debt funded capex weakens the financial risk profile.

About the Company

ARIL, incorporated in 1977, is promoted by Mr Anand Desai. The company manufactures specialty chemicals used in the Crop Protection, pharmaceutical, polymer, pigment, and biocide industries. Its manufacturing units are at Sachin and Jhagadia, near Surat in Gujarat. The company has ISO 9001-2015, ISO 45001-2018 and ISO 14001-2015 certifications for quality, occupational health and safety and environmental management systems, respectively. The company is listed in BSE and NSE

Key Financial Indicators

Particulars

Unit

2023

2022

Revenue

Rs crore

1286

1073

Profit after tax (PAT)

Rs crore

166

149

PAT margin

%

13

13.8

Adjusted debt/adjusted networth

Times

0.34

0.47

Interest coverage

Times

5.9

9.9

 

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 Cr)

Complexity

Level

Rating Assigned

with Outlook

NA

External Commercial Borrowings

NA

NA

Dec-27

18.14

NA

CRISIL A/Positive

NA

Foreign Currency Term Loan

NA

NA

Mar-25

16.56

NA

CRISIL A/Positive

NA

Fund-Based Facilities

NA

NA

NA

285

NA

CRISIL A/Positive

NA

Long Term Loan

NA

NA

Mar-27

125

NA

CRISIL A/Positive

NA

Non-Fund Based Limit

NA

NA

NA

32

NA

CRISIL A1

NA

Term Loan

NA

NA

Dec-27

234

NA

CRISIL A/Positive

 

Annexure - Rating History for last 3 Years
  Current 2023 (History) 2022  2021  2020  Start of 2020
Instrument Type Outstanding Amount Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Rating
Fund Based Facilities LT 678.7 CRISIL A/Positive   -- 29-09-22 CRISIL A/Positive 02-06-21 CRISIL A/Stable 29-10-20 CRISIL A-/Stable CRISIL A-/Stable
      --   -- 07-07-22 CRISIL A/Positive 01-06-21 CRISIL A/Stable 08-10-20 CRISIL A-/Stable --
Non-Fund Based Facilities ST 32.0 CRISIL A1   -- 29-09-22 CRISIL A1 02-06-21 CRISIL A1 29-10-20 CRISIL A2+ CRISIL A2+
      --   -- 07-07-22 CRISIL A1 01-06-21 CRISIL A1 08-10-20 CRISIL A2+ --
All amounts are in Rs.Cr.
 
 
Annexure - Details of Bank Lenders & Facilities
Facility Amount (Rs.Crore) Name of Lender Rating
External Commercial Borrowings 18.14 Standard Chartered Bank Limited CRISIL A/Positive
Foreign Currency Term Loan 16.56 DBS Bank India Limited CRISIL A/Positive
Fund-Based Facilities 76 Standard Chartered Bank Limited CRISIL A/Positive
Fund-Based Facilities 56 YES Bank Limited CRISIL A/Positive
Fund-Based Facilities 30 DBS Bank India Limited CRISIL A/Positive
Fund-Based Facilities 43 State Bank of India CRISIL A/Positive
Fund-Based Facilities 50 Axis Bank Limited CRISIL A/Positive
Fund-Based Facilities 30 Qatar National Bank (Q.P.S.C.) CRISIL A/Positive
Long Term Loan 125 Axis Finance Limited CRISIL A/Positive
Non-Fund Based Limit 7 State Bank of India CRISIL A1
Non-Fund Based Limit 25 Axis Bank Limited CRISIL A1
Term Loan 34 YES Bank Limited CRISIL A/Positive
Term Loan 75 Bajaj Finance Limited CRISIL A/Positive
Term Loan 125 Standard Chartered Capital Limited CRISIL A/Positive
Criteria Details
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CRISILs Approach to Financial Ratios
Rating criteria for manufaturing and service sector companies
CRISILs Bank Loan Ratings - process, scale and default recognition
Rating Criteria for Chemical Industry
CRISILs Criteria for rating short term debt
Understanding CRISILs Ratings and Rating Scales

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