Rating Rationale
April 27, 2020 | Mumbai
Bhabani Pigments Private Limited
Ratings Reaffirmed
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities Rated Rs.21.34 Crore
Long Term Rating CRISIL A-/Stable (Reaffirmed)
Short Term Rating CRISIL A2+ (Reaffirmed)
1 crore = 10 million
Refer to annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities
Detailed Rationale

CRISIL has reaffirmed its 'CRISIL A-/Stable/CRISIL A2+' ratings on the bank facilities of Bhabani Pigments Private Limited (Bhabani).
 
Operating performance in fiscal 2021 is likely to be impacted following measures taken by the Government of India towards containment of the Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19), which includes temporary closure of non-critical establishments and inter-state transportation, along with severe restrictions on travel and visiting areas of mass gatherings. These measures are expected to impact the business profile of the group on account of temporary closure of its and its customer's production facility.
 
While most of the measures are applicable till May 3, 2020, revocation of the measures will be contingent upon directive from the central government and the extent of the spread of Covid-19. A sustained period of closures can result in significant deterioration in the credit profile of the Bhabani. On the other hand, a faster reversal to normalcy may contain the extent of deterioration likely in the credit quality. Bhabani's management has confirmed that it has commenced partial operations at its plant post receipt of all requisite approvals and clearances effective April 16, 2020.
 
The ability of the business to revert to operational stability and any relief measures given by the government will be a key monitorable, and CRISIL will continue monitoring these events. Any disruption in operations, however, will be supported by the group's strong liquidity.
 
The ratings continue to reflect the company's established position in the CPC crude blue industry, longstanding relationships with key customers, and healthy financial risk profile. The strengths are partially offset by modest scale of operations, susceptibility of operating margin to volatility in raw material prices, and vulnerability to regulatory changes in the CPC crude blue industry.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description
Strengths 
* Established position in the CPC crude blue industry and longstanding relationships with key customers: Presence of 20 years in the industry has resulted in established relationships with reputed clients, including Sudershan Chemical Industries Ltd, Choksi Pigment, Subhasri Pigments Pvt Ltd, and Heubach Colour Pvt Ltd ('CRISIL A/Stable/CRISIL A1'). Sales were steady at Rs 120 crore in the 5 fiscals through 2019, but are estimated to have declined to Rs 100 crore in fiscal 2020 on account of the management's efforts to increase operational efficiency. Sales are expected to remain around Rs 100 crore until new capacities operationalise.

* Healthy financial risk profile: The financial risk profile is healthy, as reflected in total outside liabilities to adjusted networth ratio estimated at 0.1 time and healthy networth estimated at Rs 170 crore as on March 31, 2020. Debt protection metrics were strong, as reflected in interest coverage and net cash accrual to adjusted debt ratio estimated at 82 times and 21 times, respectively, in fiscal 2020. The debt protection metrics should remain healthy over the medium term on account of continued healthy accretion to reserve and absence of debt-funded capital expenditure (capex).

Weaknesses
* Modest scale of operations and susceptibility to regulatory changes in the CPC crude blue industry: Bhabani has a capacity to manufacture 4,500 tonne per annum (tpa) of CPC crude blue and 500 tpa of alpha blue pigment. Although capacities remained fully utilised in the past 5 fiscals, revenue growth was subdued. The company is in the process of establishing new capacities in Rajasthan, after having received necessary approvals. The pigment industry is highly regulated because of its polluting nature. Any adverse change in government regulations can severely impact operations.

* Susceptibility of operating margin to volatility in raw material prices: The operating margin is estimated to have improved to 18% in fiscal 2020, against 14.3%, 13.7%, and 24.2% in fiscals 2019, 2018, and 2017, respectively. The volatility in margin was caused by increased exposure to competition from both organised and unorganised segments, increase in raw material price of phthalic anhydride, which is a crude oil derivative, and increased overhead expenses, incurred to make changes in processes to increase operating efficiency. The changes have resulted in sustained improvement in operational efficiency, and hence, the operating margin is expected above 18% in the medium term. However, it will continue to fluctuate because of its susceptibility to volatility in raw material prices.
Liquidity Strong

Cash accrual is expected to be healthy around Rs 17 crore per fiscal against nil term-debt obligation over the medium term. Bank limit utilisation averaged 17% for the 12 months through January 2020. Liquidity is also supported by investment of Rs 20.7 crore as on March 31, 2019 in various market instruments.

Outlook: Stable

CRISIL believes Bhabani will continue to benefit from its established position in the CPC crude blue industry and healthy relationships with customers.
 
Rating Sensitivity Factors
Upward factors
*Sustained improvement in scale of operation by 50% and sustenance of operating margin at 18%, leading to higher cash accruals
*Significant improvement in return on capital employed
 
Downward factors
*Net cash accrual below Rs 15 crore on account of decline in revenue or operating margin
*Large, debt-funded capex, weakening the capital structure.

About the Company

Incorporated in 1993, Bhabani is promoted by the Kanoi and Garg family members. The company has a 4,800 tpa production capacity for phthalocyanine pigments, which are intermediate products used in the manufacture of pigments. It has forward integrated into manufacturing of alpha blue with a capacity of 750 tpa, used as a colouring agent in plastic and rubber. The company also has five windmills, three of 4 MW in Rajasthan, one of 1.25 MW in Maharashtra, and one of 1.50 MW in Tamil Nadu.

Key Financial Indicators
As on/for the period ended March 31 Unit 2019 2018
Operating income Rs.Crore 122.21 120.51
Reported profit after tax (PAT) Rs.Crore 12.71 16.07
PAT margin % 10.40 13.34
Adjusted debt/Adjusted networth Times 0.02 0.03
Interest coverage Times 48.38 43.04

Any other information: Not applicable

Note on complexity levels of the rated instrument:
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Annexure - Details of Instrument(s)
ISIN Name of Instrument Banker Name Date of Allotment Coupon Rate (%) Maturity Date Issue Size (INR.Crs) Rating Assigned with Outlook
NA Bank Guarantee NA NA NA NA 0.3 CRISIL A2+
NA Cash Credit NA NA NA NA 18.04 CRISIL A-/Stable
NA Letter of Credit NA NA NA NA 3 CRISIL A2+
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  18.04  CRISIL A-/Stable      27-02-19  CRISIL A-/Stable      30-11-17  CRISIL A-/Stable  CRISIL BBB+/Positive 
Non Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  3.30  CRISIL A2+      27-02-19  CRISIL A2+      30-11-17  CRISIL A2+  CRISIL BBB+/Positive/ 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 .3 CRISIL A2+ Bank Guarantee .3 CRISIL A2+
Cash Credit 18.04 CRISIL A-/Stable Cash Credit 18.04 CRISIL A-/Stable
Letter of Credit 3 CRISIL A2+ Letter of Credit 3 CRISIL A2+
Total 21.34 -- Total 21.34 --
Links to related criteria
CRISILs Approach to Financial Ratios
CRISILs Bank Loan Ratings - process, scale and default recognition
Rating criteria for manufaturing and service sector companies
Rating Criteria for Chemical Industry
CRISILs Bank Loan Ratings
The Rating Process

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