Rating Rationale
May 06, 2020 | Mumbai
Baidyanath Power Private Limited
Rating Reaffirmed 
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities Rated Rs.125 Crore
Long Term Rating CRISIL A-/Stable (Reaffirmed)
Short Term Rating CRISIL A2+ (Reassigned)
1 crore = 10 million
Refer to annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities
Detailed Rationale

CRISIL has reaffirmed its rating on the long term bank facilities of Baidyanath Power Private Limited (BPPL) at 'CRISIL A-/Stable' and reassigned its 'CRISIL A2+' rating to the short term bank facility.
 
The ratings continue to reflect BPPL's low offtake risk with steady revenue visibility owing to the long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with customers along with locational diversity in BPPL's assets and diversity in customer profile. Rating also factors in adequate debt service coverage ratio, presence of escrow mechanism and debt service reserve account (DSRA). These strengths are partially offset by exposure to inherent risks associated with renewable energy generation and risk associated with delay in realization from the customers.
 
CRISIL has taken cognizance of the restrictions on economic activity, including temporary closure of all non-essential manufacturing plants, non-critical establishments and inter-state transportation, along with severe restrictions on travel and visiting areas of mass gatherings to contain the spread of Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19). This could impact performance in fiscal 2021 and result in elongation of debtor's cycle. However, these risks are partially mitigated by company's strong liquidity position, realisation of major debtors during month of March 2020 and tie-up with a new counterparty (into datacenter segment) for open access to ensure steady offtake and cash inflows. Impact of Covid-19 related restrictions applicable post May 15, 2020 will remain a key monitor able.
 
CRISIL has also taken into cognizance the moratorium on interest being granted by the lender for 2 months, as permitted by the Reserve Bank of India, which should significantly contain the risk of default. CRISIL believes although elongated, the company would see a steady inflow of receivables from its customers, over the medium term.

Analytical Approach

CRISIL has treated preference shares (Rs 72.44 crore as on March 31, 2019) as equity as they have residual maturity of around 15 years with low coupon rate of 0.01% and raised from promoters. Unsecured loan from promoters and group companies (Rs 54.82 crore as on March 31, 2019) has been treated as neither debt nor equity as they are expected to remain in business over the medium term.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description
Strengths
* Low offtake risk with steady revenue visibility owing to long term PPA's with customers: BPPL has entered into a PPA with Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL), Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Ltd. (BESCOM), and Hubli Electricity Supply Company Limited (HESCOM) for wind power generated in 23.35 MW's of its assets (representing 65 percent of the company's installed capacity) and has also tied up with third parties, under open access scheme, for the remaining of its installed capacity. The same provides high predictability and stability of revenue, with no demand risk. Company has tied up with new counterparties for its open access which is expected to ensure less banking and steady cash flow.

* Locational and customer diversity in revenue profile: BPPL's capacity of 36.2 MW is spread across 23 wind mills located at Sangli and Nandurbar districts of Maharashtra State and at Gadag and Bellary districts of Karnataka underpinning its presence across wind zones. The diversified presence across wind zones is likely to mitigate any concerns regarding shift in wind patterns. Further the company also benefits from a diversified customer base comprising of three dis-coms apart from multiple corporate customers.

* Adequate DSCR, presence of escrow mechanism and DSRA: The DSCR is adequate for the company's wind mills expected to remain above 1.4 times for the entire tenure of the loan (excluding cash sweep). Moreover presence of DSRA equivalent to 6 months of maturing debt obligations supports liquidity. Also escrow-backed waterfall mechanism for debt servicing ensures prioritisation of cash flows for debt servicing.

Weaknesses
* Exposure to inherent risks associated with renewable energy generation: Plant load factor or wind power projects is entirely dependent on wind patterns and are generally varies as per climatic conditions. A change in weather conditions could result in a decline in PLF and consequently the wind project's cash flows. A significant proportion of wind power generation (60-70%) takes place during the summer and monsoon. Hence, BPPL's cash flows are highly sensitive to the local wind conditions and the technical performance of its wind assets.

* Risk associated with delay in realization from the customers: Significant delay in receipts from customers could impact BPPL's liquidity. There have been instances of delays in receipts from customers in the past. However, this risk is partly mitigated by customer diversification with track record of timely receipts from at least 50% of its customers and a six-month debt service reserve account. Although company has received significant receivables in March 2020, any elongation in debtors on account of disruption in economy due to ongoing measures to contain COVID 19 to remain monitorable.
Liquidity Strong

Liquidity is strong as BPPL had a Debt Service Recovery Account (DSRA) of 6 months (in form of bank guarantee) for principle and interest payments and DSCR expected above 1.4 times. Company also maintains surplus liquidity in form of liquid mutual funds, which were at Rs 9 crore as on March 31, 2020. Company has no major capex plans and no cash outflow to group companies is expected over the medium term. Debt repayment obligations are Rs 8.18 crore per annum for fiscal 2021 and 2022. Company is expected to have adequate cash accruals to meet repayment obligations and working capital requirements.   

Outlook: Stable

CRISIL believes that BPPL will continue to benefit from it established PPA's resulting in steady revenue visibility.
 
Rating Sensitivity Factors
Upward factor:
*Improvement in DSCR backed by steady revenue and operating margin of over 70% on sustained basis
*If receivables improve on a sustainable basis or faster than base case deleveraging
 
Downward factor:
*Significant drop in the performance below P90 PLF resulting in DSCR to be below 1.2 times
*Further delays in collection of receivables or in case of any unexpected fund support to subsidiaries or group entities thereby weakening its debt servicing ability.

About the Company

BPPL, earlier known as Central Ayurved Drugs Pvt Ltd, was incorporated in 2009 by Mr Suresh Sharma and his sons, Mr Pranav Sharma and Mr Siddhesh Sharma. The company is part of the Baidyanath group, with interests in ayurvedic medicines, wind power, coal mining, hospitality, and advertising. The company operates wind mills in Karnataka and Maharashtra with an installed capacity of 36.2 MW and a solar rooftop of 800 Kw in Karnataka. Baidyanath Renewables Private Limited has been amalgamated with BPPL.

Key Financial Indicators
Particulars Unit 2019 2018
Revenue Rs.Crore 47.96 34.14
Profit After Tax (PAT) Rs.Crore 6.2 12.86
PAT Margin % 12.9 -37.7
Adjusted debt/adjusted networth Times 1.68 2.44
Interest coverage Times 2.04 0.95

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 Term Loan NA NA Mar-2028 70.07 CRISIL A-/Stable
NA Bank Guarantee NA NA NA 35 CRISIL A2+
NA Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility NA NA NA 19.93 CRISIL A-/Stable
Annexure - Rating History for last 3 Years
  Current 2020 (History) 2019  2018  2017  Start of 2017
Instrument Type Outstanding Amount Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Rating
Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  90.00  CRISIL A-/Stable      06-05-19  CRISIL A-/Stable  01-03-18  CRISIL A-/Stable      CRISIL A-/Stable 
Non Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  35.00  CRISIL A2+    --    --    --    --  -- 
All amounts are in Rs.Cr.
Annexure - Details of various bank facilities
Current facilities Previous facilities
Facility Amount (Rs.Crore) Rating Facility Amount (Rs.Crore) Rating
Bank Guarantee 35 CRISIL A2+ Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility 42.5 CRISIL A-/Stable
Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility 19.93 CRISIL A-/Stable Term Loan 82.5 CRISIL A-/Stable
Term Loan 70.07 CRISIL A-/Stable -- 0 --
Total 125 -- Total 125 --
Links to related criteria
CRISILs Approach to Financial Ratios
CRISILs Bank Loan Ratings - process, scale and default recognition
Rating Criteria for Power Generation Utilities
Criteria for rating wind power projects
CRISILs Bank Loan Ratings
The Rating Process
Understanding CRISILs Ratings and Rating Scales

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