Rating Rationale
August 23, 2019 | Mumbai
Inox Wind Limited
Ratings Reaffirmed
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities Rated Rs.2500 Crore (Reduced from Rs.3000 Crore)
Long Term Rating CRISIL A-/Stable (Reaffirmed)
Short Term Rating CRISIL A2+ (Reaffirmed)
 
Rs.200 Crore Commercial Paper 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 and commercial paper of Inox Wind Limited (IWL).
 
CRISIL has withdrawn its ratings on the proposed long-term bank facility of Rs 500 crore on the request from IWL. The withdrawal is in line with CRISIL's withdrawal policy.
 
The ratings continue to reflect IWL's established market position as one of the leading wind turbine manufacturers, along with strong managerial, operational and financial support from the Inox group (which includes GFL Ltd [GFL1], Gujarat Fluorochemicals Ltd (GFL2, rated 'CRISIL AA/Stable/CRISIL A1+'], IWL, Inox Leisure Ltd [rated 'CRISIL AA-/Stable/CRISIL A1+'], Inox Renewables Ltd, Inox India Pvt Ltd [rated 'CRISIL A/Stable/CRISIL A1'], Inox Air Products Pvt Ltd [rated 'CRISIL AA/Positive/CRISIL A1+'] and their subsidiaries). These strengths are constrained by the large working capital requirement and margin pressure under the new regulatory regime.
 
CRISIL on July 30, 2019, had revised its rating outlook on the long-term bank facilities of IWL to 'Stable' from 'Positive', while reaffirming the rating at 'CRISIL A-'. The ratings on the short-term bank facilities and the commercial paper programme were reaffirmed at 'CRISIL A2+'.

The outlook revision reflects IWL's weaker-than-expected operating performance as the power evacuation infrastructure under the central grid was made available to IWL after the delay of 15 months. The company received approval for the power evacuation infrastructure with a delay in April 2019, which led to deferral of execution of auction-based orders. Thus, revenue for the quarter ended June 30, 2019, was Rs 260 crore, with an earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of Rs 39 crore. For fiscal 2019, revenue was Rs 1,441 crore with an EBITDA profit of Rs 158 crore, as against revenue of Rs 468 crore and EBITDA loss of Rs 56 crore for fiscal 2018. Further, the receivables (net of customer advances) remained high at Rs 1,058 crore as on June 30, 2019. Completion of auction-based orders and consequent realisation of receivables leading to reduction in net debt will remain a key rating sensitivity factor. The 'Stable' outlook factors in a healthy order flow, expectation of efficient execution of auction-based orders, and an anticipated steady cash flow.

Analytical Approach

For arriving at the ratings, CRISIL has combined the business and financial risk profiles of IWL, and its subsidiary, Inox Wind Infrastructure Services Ltd (IWISL). That is because both companies, together referred to as IWL, are in related businesses and have common promoters.

CRISIL has applied its group notch-up framework to factor in the strong strategic and financial support from the Inox group.

Please refer Annexure - List of Entities Consolidated, which captures the list of entities considered and their analytical treatment of consolidation.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description
Strengths
* Established market position
IWL is a leading wind turbine manufacturer in India. It has been able to maintain a strong market position by directly winning orders of 890 megawatt (MW) in the four central and two state auctions till date. The company has also received supply orders and letter of intent for another 624.7 MW of turbines. Moreover, unexecuted orders of 1230.7 MW (outstanding as on June 30, 2019) provides revenue and cash flow visibility for fiscals 2020 and 2021. Introduction of the new 3.3 MW machines during fiscal 2020 along with availability of 600 MW of common evacuation infrastructure should further support the company's market position. Completion of auction-based orders and the ability to receive timely payments will remain key monitorables.
 
IWL has a technological collaboration with AMSC Windtech (a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Superconductor Corporation [AMSC]), which enables it access to latest turbine technologies. However, in case of technological advancements, the ability to license it from AMSC or other global companies will remain a key monitorable. 
 
* Strong support from the Inox group
GFL1 holds 56.98% equity in IWL, while the promoter family holds 18.02%, thus giving the group complete control over operations. The Inox group has extended support to IWL and IWISL through GFL1 by enabling them to raise funds through non-convertible debentures, term debt and working capital facilities as and when required. The promoters have maintained their stance of continued financial and managerial support to IWL, given its strategic importance to the group.
 
Weaknesses
* Large working capital requirement
Working capital intensity was high under the feed-in-tariff regime (FIT) as there were delays in commissioning or signing of power-purchase agreements (PPAs). The situation was compounded by an abrupt halt on signing PPAs by distribution companies, after the advent of wind auctions in February 2017. While the operations remain working capital intensive, the receivables (net of customer advances) declined to Rs 1,058 crore as on June 30, 2019, compared to Rs 1,261 crore as on March 31, 2019, following receipt of Rs 203 crore from past recievables. Still, a major chunk of the receivables pertains to orders executed prior to March 2017. Moreover, due to delay in receipt of the evacuation infrastructure, there has been a deferral in commissioning of the auction-based orders. Hence, there has also been a build-up in receivables pertaining to execution of the auction-based orders. CRISIL will continue to monitor IWL's ability to execute current orders and realise payments along with movement in receivables pertaining to orders executed under the FIT regime.
 
* Margin reduction under the new regulatory regime
The wind energy sector has undergone a regulatory transition from a FIT regime to a competitive bid auction-based regime. The transition continued to affect operating performance in fiscal 2019. Under competitive bidding, market participants may witness margin pressure as the tariff is now at Rs 2.7-2.9 per unit as against Rs 4.0-5.0 per unit under the FIT regime. Though a part of the tariff rationalisation can be attributed to the use of more efficient machines, connectivity to high wind sites and PPA risks being eliminated as these are signed upfront, however stakeholders will also garner lower margins under the new regime.  
 
Moreover, impact of the easing competition among the wind turbine manufacturers on the order flow and operating margin will remain a key monitorable.
Liquidity

Liquidity should remain moderate, with cash & its equivalents of Rs 161 crore as on March 31, 2019. Cash accrual was Rs 26 crore in fiscal 2019 and may improve with the execution of orders from Solar Energy Corporation of India during fiscal 2020. The capex plans should remain moderate, since the common infrastructure has already been completed. Liquidity is constrained by the large working capital requirement. Any improvement in working capital post the successful execution of orders remains a key monitorable.

The liquidity is further strengthened by the financial flexibility from being part of the Inox group. GFL1 has provided funds in the form of inter corporate deposits of Rs 195 crore as on March 31, 2019.

Outlook: Stable

CRISIL believes IWL's business risk profile will remain supported by a healthy build-up in order-pipeline while timely execution of the same will remain a monitorable. The financial risk profile will remain underpinned by strong financial support from the Inox group.

Upside scenarios
* Timely execution of orders and realisation of payments leading to significant increase in cash flow
* Sizeable realisation of receivables from FIT orders, thereby reducing overall debt and improving liquidity

Downside scenarios
* Delay in execution of orders under the auction regime
* Significant drop in operating margin
* Considerable decline in unexecuted orders impacting revenue visibility
* Any material change in shareholding or diminution in support from the Inox group.

About the Company

IWL was established in April 2009, under the Inox group. The company manufactures nacelles, hubs, rotor blades, and towers that are used to make and assemble wind turbines. It also provides associated services such as operations and maintenance of wind turbines, project execution, and infrastructure development for wind farms. The company has three units: one at Una in Himachal Pradesh for nacelles and hubs; one at Rohika in Gujarat for blades and towers; and a recently opened unit at Barwani in Madhya Pradesh for nacelles, hubs, blades, and towers.

IWL has a technical tie-up with AMSC Windtech, which provides control systems and vets suppliers for other parts from across the world.

During the quarter ended June 30, 2019, IWL generated revenue of Rs 260 crore and profit after tax (PAT) of Rs-14 crore, as against revenue of Rs 430 crore and PAT of Rs 10 crore during the corresponding part of previous fiscal.

Key Financial Indicators
As on/for the period ended March 31 Unit 2019 2018
Revenue Rs crore 1441 468
Profit After Tax (PAT) Rs crore -40 -188
PAT Margin % -2.8 -40.1
Adjusted debt/adjusted networth Times 0.67 0.54
Interest coverage Times 1.02 -0.24

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 Letter of credit NA NA NA 1045 CRISIL A2+
NA Long-term loan NA NA 31-Jan-20 130.82 CRISIL A-/Stable
NA Bank guarantee NA NA NA 315 CRISIL A2+
NA Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility NA NA NA 680.48 CRISIL A-/Stable
NA Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility NA NA NA 500 Withdrawn
NA Cash credit* NA NA NA 38.7 CRISIL A-/Stable
NA Cash credit** NA NA NA 65 CRISIL A-/Stable
NA Cash credit*** NA NA NA 50 CRISIL A-/Stable
NA Cash credit# NA NA NA 20 CRISIL A-/Stable
NA Cash credit## NA NA NA 75 CRISIL A-/Stable
NA Cash credit### NA NA NA 15 CRISIL A-/Stable
NA Cash credit NA NA NA 55 CRISIL A-/Stable
NA Cash credit NA NA NA 10 CRISIL A-/Stable
NA Commercial Paper NA NA 7-365 days 200 CRISIL A2+
*Rs.38.70 Crore is interchangeable with Letter of credit
**Rs.65 Crore is interchangeable with Letter of credit/bank guarantee
***Rs.50 Crore is interchangeable with Letter of credit/bank guarantee
#Rs.20 Crore is  interchangeable with Letter of credit/bank guarantee
##Rs.75 Crore is interchangeable with Letter of credit/bank guarantee
###Rs.15 Crore is interchangeable with Letter of credit
 
Annexure - List of Entities Consolidated
Names of Entities Consolidated Extent of Consolidation Rationale for Consolidation
IWISL Fully Consolidated Strong business and financial linkages
Annexure - Rating History for last 3 Years
  Current 2019 (History) 2018  2017  2016  Start of 2016
Instrument Type Outstanding Amount Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Rating
Commercial Paper  ST  200.00  CRISIL A2+  09-08-19  CRISIL A2+  23-11-18  CRISIL A2+  02-11-17  CRISIL A2+  08-08-16  CRISIL A1+  CRISIL A1+ 
        30-07-19  CRISIL A2+  16-10-18  CRISIL A2+  10-08-17  CRISIL A2+  14-03-16  CRISIL A1+   
            28-09-18  CRISIL A2+  19-07-17  CRISIL A1+/Watch Negative       
                12-06-17  CRISIL A1+       
Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  1140.00  CRISIL A-/Stable  09-08-19  CRISIL A-/Stable  23-11-18  CRISIL A-/Positive  02-11-17  CRISIL A-/Stable  08-08-16  CRISIL AA-/Negative  CRISIL AA-/Stable 
        30-07-19  CRISIL A-/Stable  16-10-18  CRISIL A-/Positive  10-08-17  CRISIL A-/Negative  14-03-16  CRISIL AA-/Stable   
            28-09-18  CRISIL A-/Positive  19-07-17  CRISIL AA-/Watch Negative       
                12-06-17  CRISIL AA-/Negative       
Non Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  1360.00  CRISIL A2+  09-08-19  CRISIL A2+  23-11-18  CRISIL A2+  02-11-17  CRISIL A2+  08-08-16  CRISIL A1+  CRISIL A1+ 
        30-07-19  CRISIL A2+  16-10-18  CRISIL A2+  10-08-17  CRISIL A2+  14-03-16  CRISIL A1+   
            28-09-18  CRISIL A2+  19-07-17  CRISIL A1+/Watch Negative       
                12-06-17  CRISIL A1+       
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 315 CRISIL A2+ Bank Guarantee 315 CRISIL A2+
Letter of Credit 1045 CRISIL A2+ Letter of Credit 1045 CRISIL A2+
Long Term Loan 130.82 CRISIL A-/Stable Long Term Loan 130.82 CRISIL A-/Stable
Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility 680.48 CRISIL A-/Stable Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility 1180.48 CRISIL A-/Stable
Cash Credit** 65 CRISIL A-/Stable Cash Credit% 65 CRISIL A-/Stable
Cash Credit* 38.7 CRISIL A-/Stable Cash Credit* 38.7 CRISIL A-/Stable
Cash Credit 55 CRISIL A-/Stable Cash Credit 55 CRISIL A-/Stable
Cash Credit*** 50 CRISIL A-/Stable Cash Credit*** 50 CRISIL A-/Stable
Cash Credit# 20 CRISIL A-/Stable Cash Credit# 20 CRISIL A-/Stable
Cash Credit## 75 CRISIL A-/Stable Cash Credit## 75 CRISIL A-/Stable
Cash Credit### 15 CRISIL A-/Stable Cash Credit### 15 CRISIL A-/Stable
Cash Credit 10 CRISIL A-/Stable Cash Credit 10 CRISIL A-/Stable
Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility 500 Withdrawn      
Total 3000 -- Total 3000 --
*Rs.38.70 Crore is interchangeable with Letter of credit
**Rs.65 Crore is interchangeable with Letter of credit/bank guarantee
***Rs.50 Crore is interchangeable with Letter of credit/bank guarantee
#Rs.20 Crore is  interchangeable with Letter of credit/bank guarantee
##Rs.75 Crore is interchangeable with Letter of credit/bank guarantee
###Rs.15 Crore is interchangeable with Letter of credit
%Rs.100 Crore is interchangeable with Letter of credit/bank guarantee
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CRISILs Approach to Financial Ratios
CRISILs Bank Loan Ratings - process, scale and default recognition
Rating criteria for manufaturing and service sector companies
CRISILs Criteria for Consolidation
CRISILs Criteria for rating short term debt
Criteria for Notching up Stand Alone Ratings of Companies based on Parent Support

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