Rating Rationale
September 28, 2018 | Mumbai
Inox Wind Limited
Rating outlook revised to 'Positive'; ratings reaffirmed
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities Rated Rs.3938 Crore
Long Term Rating CRISIL A-/Positive (Outlook revised from 'Stable' and rating reaffirmed)
Short Term Rating CRISIL A2+ (Reaffirmed)
 
Rs.600 Crore Commercial Paper CRISIL A2+ (Reaffirmed)
1 crore = 10 million
Refer to annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities
Detailed Rationale

CRISIL has revised its rating outlook on the long-term bank facility of Inox Wind Ltd (IWL) to 'Positive' from 'Stable', and reaffirmed the rating at 'CRISIL A-'; the ratings on short-term bank facilites and commercial paper programme has been reaffirmed at 'CRISIL A2+'.
 
The outlook revision reflects CRISIL's expectation of an improvement in business risk profile, to be driven by higher revenue and cash accrual from execution of auction-based orders. The ratings continue to factor in strong support from the parent, Gujarat Fluorochemicals Ltd (GFL; rated 'CRISIL AA/Stable/CRISIL A1+'). IWL started with execution of orders in the first quarter of fiscal 2019, and plans to supply orders of 550 MW over the year towards execution of SECI-I and SECI-II orders. Additional sanctions of bank lines will strengthen liquidity and execution capabilities. Realisation of receivables has improved, with collection of over Rs 1,650 crore over the 15 months ended June 30, 2018. Nevertheless, sizeable receivables remain pending for more than 180 days as on June 30, 2018. Timely execution of orders and collection of receivables will remain key rating sensitivity factors.
 
Fiscal 2018 saw minimal execution owing to a change in regime. CRISIL believes more regulatory clarity on capacity additions under the auction regime, would support orders of wind turbine manufacturers. However, impact of competitive intensity under new regime on profitability, and provision of inter-state transmission capacities to facilitate additions, will remain key monitorables.
 
GFL has extended support to IWL through corporate guarantee, letter of comfort and providing securities for funds raised through non-convertible debentures (NCDs), term loans and working capital needs for Inox Wind Infrastructure Services Ltd (IWISL), IWL's subsidiary.

Analytical Approach

For arriving at the ratings, CRISIL has combined the business and financial risk profiles of IWL, and its subsidiary, IWISL. That's because both companies, together referred to as IWL, are in a related business and have common promoters. CRISIL has applied its parent notch-up framework to factor in strong strategic and financial support from GFL.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description
Strengths
* Established market position: IWL is one of India's leading wind turbine manufacturers, with 12.6% market share in the auctioned capacities till June 2018. Its strong market position is backed by the ability to offer turnkey solutions related to wind resource assessment, site acquisition, infrastructure development, erection and commissioning, and long-term operations and maintenance (O&M) of wind power projects. The company has been able to strengthen its market position by directly winning orders of 850 MW in the four central auctions and one state auction till date. Order of 100 MW assigned under auctions, takes the auction based order-book to 950 MW, and together, these orders provide revenue and cash flow visibility for fiscals 2019 and 2020.
 
* Strong support from the parent: GFL holds 56.98% equity in IWL, while the promoter family holds 18.02%, thus giving the parent complete control over operations. GFL has extended support to IWL and IWISL by enabling then raise funds through NCDs, term debt and working capital facilities as and when required. GFL is likely to continue offering financial and managerial support to IWL, given its strategic importance to the group.
 
Weakness
* Working capital-intensive nature of operations: IWL's operations were been working capital intensive under the feed-in-tariff regime. The company witnessed significant accumulation of receivables due to 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. Though realisation of receivables has significantly improved over the 15 months through June 2018, wherein company has realised a large part of its receivables and reallocated turbines against some of its receivables to projects wherein PPAs were already in place. Nevertheless, sizeable receivables are still due for more than 180 days as on June 30, 2018. The ability to realise these payments and rationalisation of working capital under the auctions regime, with PPAs being signed upfront, will remain key monitorables.
 
* Margin pressure under the new regulatory regime: The wind energy sector has undergone a regulatory transition from a feed-in-tariff (FIT) regime to competitive bid auction-based regime. The transition affected operating performance in fiscal 2018, as the company did not execute orders to avoid exposure to receivables risk, after results of first auctions disrupted industry dynamics in February 2017. Under competitive bidding, market participants may witness margin pressure as the tariffs are now ranging Rs 2.5-2.7 per unit as against Rs 3.5-5.0 per unit under the FIT regime. Though a part of the tariff rationalisation can be attributed to use of more efficient machines, connectivity to high wind sites and PPA risks are eliminated as these are signed upfront.
 
* Susceptibility to technological changes: Generation of wind energy is a technologically evolving process. IWL has a healthy relationship with AMSC Windtech, yet to expand its product offerings or in case of significant technological advancement, IWL will need to either develop the required technology in-house, or seek new licences from AMSC, or a licence from another global WTG technology company, on terms similar to its present arrangement.
Outlook: Positive

CRISIL believes IWL's business risk profile is likely to benefit from execution of auction-based orders, while the financial risk profile should be aided by cash generated from these orders, realisation of pending receivables, and continued support from the parent. The rating will remain sensitive to the credit risk profile of GFL.
 
Upside scenario
* Timely execution of orders, leading to significant increase in cash generation
* Significant realisation of receivables, reducing overall debt
 
Downside scenario
* Delay in execution of orders under the auction regime
* Significant drop in operating margin
* Considerable reduction in order-book impacting market position
* Any material change in shareholding or diminution in support from GFL

About the Company

IWL was set up in April 2009, under the GFL 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 O&M 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 (wholly owned subsidiary of American Superconductor Corporation), which provides control systems and vets suppliers for other parts from across the world.

For the quarter ended June 30, 2018, net profit was Rs 10.4 crore on total income of Rs 430.5 crore, against net loss of Rs 39.0 crore on total income of Rs 106.0 crore in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal.

Key Financial Indicators
As on / for the period ended March 31   2018 2017
Revenue Rs crore 468 3,426
Profit after tax (PAT) Rs crore -188 303
PAT margin % -40.1 8.9
Adjusted debt/adjusted networth Times 0.54 0.77
Interest coverage Times -0.24 4.28

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 Long-term loan NA NA 31-Mar-22 155.00 CRISIL A-/Positive
NA Long-term loan NA NA 31-Jan-20 48.0 CRISIL A-/Positive
NA Bank guarantee NA NA NA 213.36 CRISIL A2+
NA Letter of credit NA NA NA 1067.5 CRISIL A2+
NA Commercial paper NA NA 7-365 days 600.00 CRISIL A2+
NA Proposed letter of credit NA NA NA 1844.14 CRISIL A2+
NA Cash credit@ NA NA NA 610.00 CRISIL A-/Positive
@Interchangeable with letter of credit to the extent of Rs 195 crore; letter of credit and bank guarantee to the extent of Rs 375 crore
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
Commercial Paper  ST  600.00  CRISIL A2+      02-11-17  CRISIL A2+  08-08-16  CRISIL A1+  23-09-15  CRISIL A1+  CRISIL A1 
            10-08-17  CRISIL A2+  14-03-16  CRISIL A1+  05-08-15  CRISIL A1+   
            19-07-17  CRISIL A1+/Watch Negative      02-06-15  CRISIL A1+   
            12-06-17  CRISIL A1+           
Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  813.00  CRISIL A-/Positive      02-11-17  CRISIL A-/Stable  08-08-16  CRISIL AA-/Negative  23-09-15  CRISIL AA-/Stable  CRISIL A/Stable 
            10-08-17  CRISIL A-/Negative  14-03-16  CRISIL AA-/Stable  05-08-15  CRISIL AA-/Stable   
            19-07-17  CRISIL AA-/Watch Negative      02-06-15  CRISIL AA-/Stable   
            12-06-17  CRISIL AA-/Negative           
Non Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  3125.00  CRISIL A2+      02-11-17  CRISIL A2+  08-08-16  CRISIL A1+  23-09-15  CRISIL A1+  CRISIL A1 
            10-08-17  CRISIL A2+  14-03-16  CRISIL A1+  05-08-15  CRISIL A1+   
            19-07-17  CRISIL A1+/Watch Negative      02-06-15  CRISIL A1+   
            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 213.36 CRISIL A2+ Bank Guarantee 321.91 CRISIL A2+
Cash Credit@ 610 CRISIL A-/Positive Cash Credit* 1060 CRISIL A-/Stable
Letter of Credit 1067.5 CRISIL A2+ Letter of Credit 2195 CRISIL A2+
Long Term Loan 203 CRISIL A-/Positive Long Term Loan 68.36 CRISIL A-/Stable
Proposed Letter of Credit 1844.14 CRISIL A2+ Proposed Letter of Credit 292.73 CRISIL A2+
Total 3938 -- Total 3938 --
*Interchangeable with letter of credit to the extent of Rs 95 crore; letter of credit and buyer's credit to the extent of Rs 370 crore; letter of credit, buyer's credit, and bank guarantee to the extent of Rs 430 crore; and letter of credit and bank guarantee to the extent of Rs 75 crore
@Interchangeable with letter of credit to the extent of Rs 195 crore; letter of credit and bank guarantee to the extent of Rs 375 crore
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
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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