Rating Rationale
June 27, 2018 | Mumbai
Calicut Landmark Builders and Developers India Private Limited
Rating outlook revised to 'Positive'; ratings reaffirmed
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities Rated Rs.20 Crore
Long Term Rating CRISIL BB/Positive (Outlook revised from 'Stable' and rating reaffirmed)
Short Term Rating CRISIL A4+ (Reaffirmed)
1 crore = 10 million
Refer to annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities
Detailed Rationale

CRISIL has revised its outlook on the long-term bank facility of Calicut Landmark Builders and Developers India Private Limited (CLBPL) to 'Positive' from 'Stable,' while reaffirming the ratings at 'CRISIL BB'. Rating on the short-term bank facility has been reaffirmed at 'CRISIL A4+'.
 
The outlook revision reflects advanced stage of construction of most of the ongoing projects, and healthy booking leading to stable and sizeable expected cash inflows. This coupled with low debt levels leads to adequate cash buffer from existing projects. However, size, funding and nature of new projects undertaken in the medium term will be key rating sensitivity factor.
 
The ratings continue to reflect established market position in Kozhikode supported by promoter's extensive experience in the real estate industry, steady booking for its current projects and low dependence on external debt. These rating strengths are partially offset by exposure to risks and cyclicality inherent in the real estate industry and risks associated with upcoming projects.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description
Strengths
* Established market position in real estate industry: CLBPL has a track record in the residential real estate development, backed by its promoters' extensive experience of over a decade in the real estate business and healthy execution capabilities. Growing acceptance of its offerings and timely execution of projects has helped the company to get healthy bookings of 70% in its ongoing projects.
 
* Low dependence on external debt:  The company is conservative towards taking debt reflected in debt of Rs. 17 crores as on March 31, 2018, against total cost of Rs. 320 crores for ongoing projects. The capital structure is expected to remain comfortable as the projects are at advanced stages for completion and the remaining costs is likely to be funded by pending advances from customers.

Weakness
* Exposure to risks and cyclicality inherent in the real estate sector: The real estate sector in India is cyclical and is marked by sharp movements in prices and a highly fragmented market structure. The overall uncertain economic climate, and, higher caution by banks towards exposure to the sector, can also impact company's credit profile.

* Risks associated with upcoming projects: The company is in process of launching new projects. The projects have high risks as it is at a nascent stage and have received minimal bookings. Thus, timely implementation of project, future bookings and receipt of advances from customers will remain key rating sensitivity factor.
Outlook: Positive

CRISIL believes CLBPL will continue to benefit from the extensive experience of its promoters and the healthy bookings in ongoing projects. The ratings may be upgraded if sizeable customer advances and timely implementation of ongoing and upcoming projects leads to healthy cash inflows, while maintaining debt levels. The outlook may be revised to Stable if it avails large debt to fund new projects or delays in the receiving customer advances in the ongoing projects, leads to lower cash inflows.

About the Company

Incorporated in 2006, CLBPL undertakes commercial and residential real estate development, primarily in and around Kozhikode (Kerala). Mr. Kuniyedath Arun Kumar and Mr. Chirakkal Anvar Sadath manage the operations of the company. The company currently has 2 ongoing projects and is planning to launch 2-3 new projects.

Key Financial Indicators
Particulars Unit 2017 2016
Revenue Rs. Cr. 31.50 43.68
Profit After Tax Rs. Cr. 0.29 0.34
PAT Margins % 0.9 0.8
Adjusted Debt/Adjusted Net worth Times 3.05 1.72
Interest coverage Times 1.87 1.95

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 Proposed Short Term Bank Loan Facility NA NA NA 0.1 CRISIL A4+
 NA Term Loan NA NA Apr-2023 19.9 CRISIL BB/Positive
Annexure - Rating History for last 3 Years
  Current 2018 (History) 2017  2016  2015  Start of 2015
Instrument Type Outstanding Amount Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Rating
Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  20.00  CRISIL BB/Positive/ CRISIL A4+      07-03-17  CRISIL BB/Stable/ CRISIL A4+      30-11-15  CRISIL BB/Stable/ CRISIL A4+  -- 
            27-02-17  CRISIL BB/Stable/ CRISIL A4+           
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
Proposed Short Term Bank Loan Facility .1 CRISIL A4+ Proposed Short Term Bank Loan Facility .1 CRISIL A4+
Term Loan 19.9 CRISIL BB/Positive Term Loan 19.9 CRISIL BB/Stable
Total 20 -- Total 20 --
Links to related criteria
CRISILs Approach to Financial Ratios
CRISILs Bank Loan Ratings - process, scale and default recognition
CRISILs Rating criteria for Real Estate Developers

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