Rating Rationale
August 17, 2017 | Mumbai
BVSR KP Road Projects Private Limited
Rating Reaffirmed
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities Rated Rs.75 Crore
Long Term Rating CRISIL BBB/Stable (Reaffirmed)
1 crore = 10 million
Refer to annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities
Detailed Rationale

CRISIL has reaffirmed its ratings on the bank loan facilities of BVSR KP Road Projects Private Limited (BVSR KP) at 'CRISIL BBB/Stable'.
 
The ratings reflect healthy debt service coverage ratio and benefits derived from the annuity nature of its build, operate, and transfer (BOT) project. The rating also factors in the established track record of BVSR KP's parent company - BVSR Constructions Pvt Ltd (BVSR Constructions) - in the construction sector. These rating strengths are partially offset by BVSR KP's exposure to risks related to delayed receipts of annuity payments from the Roads and Buildings Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh (RBD GoAP), and its exposure to operational and maintenance risks associated with road projects.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description
Strengths
* Healthy debt service coverage ratio
BVSR KP's DSCR over the remaining tenure of the loan is healthy. This enhances its financial flexibility to withstand unfavourable movements in interest rates or increase in maintenance costs.
 
* Benefits derived from the Annuity nature of its build, operate, and transfer (BOT) project.  
Under the annuity concept, the nodal road agency makes a fixed payment over the concession period to the concessionaire. Therefore, the concessionaire does not bear any risk related to insufficient traffic volumes for toll generation.
 
* Established track record of BVSR KP's parent company - BVSR Constructions Pvt Ltd (BVSR Constructions) - in the construction sector
BVSR KP's promoter, BVSR Constructions, has extensive experience in the construction industry and is a special class contractor for Government of Andhra Pradesh (GoAP). BVSR Constructions has significant experience in executing infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, and irrigation. Its region of operations includes AP, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha. 
 
Weakness 
* Exposure to risks related to delayed receipts of annuity payments from the Roads and Buildings Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh (RBD GoAP) 
BVSR KP is an SPV incorporated solely for development of the Kadapa-Pulivendula road in Andhra Pradesh; the project is an annuity-based project with annuity payable semi-annually by RBD GoAP and any delay in receipt of annuity can effect the financial flexibility of BVSR KP. 
 
* Exposure to operational and maintenance risks associated with road projects.
Timely and full release of annuity from RBD GoAP is largely dependent on proper maintenance of the road. In case BVSR KP does not maintain availability of the road for O&M activities or if the road is not maintained as per the standards stipulated in the concession agreement, RBD GoAP may not release the annuity or may release only a part of the annuity till the deficiency is remedied.
Outlook: Stable

CRISIL believes BVSR KP will sustain its adequate liquidity over the medium term because of the annuity nature of its BOT project and its moderate unencumbered cash balance. The outlook may be revised to 'Positive' if financial flexibility improves significantly driven by sizeable equity infusion by its promoters or larger-than-expected prepayments of its term loan. Conversely, the outlook may be revised to 'Negative' in case of significant cost overrun in its periodic operations and maintenance activities, or in the event of considerable delays in the receipt of annuities.

About the Company

BVSR KP is a special purpose vehicle promoted by BVSR Constructions and Mr. B Srinivasul Reddy. BVSR KP has designed and rehabilitated the Kadapa-Pulivendula Road (18.2 km) in Kadapa district (Andhra Pradesh) by upgrading the road to a two-lane carriageway.
 
The company completed the project in September 2010, and currently operates and maintains the road. The RBD GoAP awarded the BOT project to BVSR KP on an annuity basis. The company is scheduled to receive 20 semi-annual annuity payments effective February 2011. The project concession period ends in September 2020.

Key Financial Indicators
Particulars Unit 2016  2015
Revenue Rs. Cr. 25 24.9
Profit After Tax Rs. Cr.   7.8 5.8
Adjusted Debt/Adjusted Net worth Times .79 1.8
Interest coverage Times 6 3.8

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)
Rating
Assigned with
Outlook
NA Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility NA NA NA 33.3 CRISIL BBB/Stable
NA Term Loan NA NA Mar-2018 41.7 CRISIL BBB/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
Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  75  CRISIL BBB/Stable    No Rating Change    No Rating Change    No Rating Change    No Rating Change  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.
Annexure - Details of various bank facilities
Current facilities Previous facilities
Facility Amount (Rs.Crore) Rating Facility Amount (Rs.Crore) Rating
Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility 33.3 CRISIL BBB/Stable Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility 33.3 CRISIL BBB/Stable
Term Loan 41.7 CRISIL BBB/Stable Term Loan 41.7 CRISIL BBB/Stable
Total 75 -- Total 75 --
Links to related criteria
CRISILs Approach to Financial Ratios
CRISILs Bank Loan Ratings - process, scale and default recognition
The Infrastructure Sector Its Unique Rating Drivers
Rating Criteria for Toll Road Projects

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