Rating Rationale
November 20, 2018 | Mumbai
Ramky Infrastructure Limited
Rating Reaffirmed
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities Rated Rs.3296.69 Crore
Long Term Rating CRISIL D (Reaffirmed)
1 crore = 10 million
Refer to annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities
Detailed Rationale

CRISIL has reaffirmed its 'CRISIL D' rating on the bank facilities of Ramky Infrastructure Limited (Ramky Infra; a part of the Ramky Infra group).
 
The ratings continue to reflect constant delays by the Ramky Infra group in debt servicing due to weak liquidity. However, the group benefits from the experience of the promoters. The ratings are based on publicly available information and limited interaction with the group.

Analytical Approach

For arriving at the ratings, CRISIL has combined the business and financial risk profiles of Ramky Infra and its subsidiaries: Ramky Towers Ltd, Ramky Enclave Ltd, MDDA Ramky IS Bus Terminal Ltd, Ramky Pharmacity India Ltd, Ramky Herbal and Medicinal Park (Chhattisgarh) Ltd, Ramky Food Park (Chhattisgarh) Ltd, Naya Raipur Gems and Jewellery SEZ Ltd, Ramky-MIDC Agro Processing Park Ltd, Ramky Engineering and Consulting Services (FZC), Ramky Multiproduct Industrial Food Park Ltd, Ramky Food Park (Karnataka) Ltd, Ramky Elsamex Hyderabad Ring Road Ltd, Srinagar Banihal Expressway Ltd, Sehore Kosmi Tollways Ltd, Agra Etawah Tollways Ltd, Hospet Chitradurga Tollways Ltd, Frank Llyod Tech Management Services Ltd, Jabalpur Patan Shahpura Tollways Ltd, Ramky Esco Ltd, Pantnagar CETP Pvt Ltd. These entities are collectively referred to as the Ramky Infra group. The subsidiaries are strategically important to Ramky Infra, which has majority stake in them. CRISIL has also moderately consolidated the ongoing build-operate-transfer road projects of the Ramky Infra group.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description
Weakness
* Delays in debt servicing
Ramky Infra's debt was restructured in June 2015 by the Joint Lenders Forum comprising seven lenders. The company's standalone performance improved slightly, as cash accrual rose to Rs 135 crore in fiscal 2018 from Rs 107 crore in fiscal 2017. However, liquidity remained constrained by the sizeable maturing debt. The company still continues to delay its debt servicing obligation as per the restructured terms. 
 
* Weak liquidity and financial risk profile
Financial risk profile continues to be weak with average debt protection metrics and liquidity. The group is exposed to implementation risks on its infrastructure projects and working capital challenges. The group's gearing level was at 5.63 with a networth of Rs 527 cr for fiscal 2018. It is, however, in the process of deleveraging its balance sheet through sale of non-core assets. The group has signed a share purchase agreement with Cube Highways for entire stake sale in NAM expressway and is yet to receive the proceeds from the same. Debt reduction and regularisation of interest and repayment obligations post the monetisation of asset is complete will remain a key rating monitorable.
 
Strength
* Experience of the promoters
Benefits from the promoters' experience of over two decades in the construction of roads and buildings, power, and in irrigation and water projects, should continue to support business. The group manages projects efficiently, backed by its trained labour force, adequate equipment, and good sub-contracting management systems.
About the Group

Ramky Infra, the flagship company of the Ramky group, was incorporated as Ramky Engineers Pvt Ltd in 1994 to provide civil and environmental engineering consultancy services. In 1998, it started executing civil and environmental engineering, procurement, and construction projects, primarily in the water and waste-water sector. Subsequently, it expanded into road, building, irrigation, and industrial construction. In 2003, the company got its present name and was thereafter reconstituted as a public limited company. Ramky Infra principally operates in two business segments: construction (under Ramky Infra) and development (under special-purpose vehicles). In the development business, the group develops industrial parks, special economic zones, and bus terminals. Mr. Alla Ayodhya Rami Reddy is the founder/promoter and Chairman of  Company.

Key Financial Indicators
Particulars Unit 2018 2017
Revenue Rs crore 1620 1746
Profit after tax (PAT) Rs crore 33 -12
PAT margins % 2.0 -0.7
Adjusted debt/adjusted networth Times 5.63 6.75
Interest coverage Times 0.69 0.88

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 Date of
allotment
Coupon
rate %
Maturity
date
Issue size
(Rs cr)
Rating assigned
with outlook
NA Working Capital
Term Loan
NA NA 31-Mar-2024 468.1 CRISIL D
NA Working Capital
Term Loan
NA NA 31-Mar-2019 8.76 CRISIL D
NA Term Loan NA NA 31-Mar-2024 382.69 CRISIL D
NA Term Loan NA NA 31-Mar-2019 57.83 CRISIL D
NA Cash Credit NA NA NA 419.56 CRISIL D
NA Bank Guarantee! NA NA NA 696.26 CRISIL D
NA Bank Guarantee @ NA NA NA 233.67 CRISIL D
NA Bank Guarantee # NA NA NA 338.16 CRISIL D
NA Bank Guarantee $ NA NA NA 279.23 CRISIL D
NA Bank Guarantee % NA NA NA 199.14 CRISIL D
NA Bank Guarantee ^ NA NA NA 133.19 CRISIL D
NA Bank Guarantee & NA NA NA 24.34 CRISIL D
NA Bank Guarantee * NA NA NA 55.76 CRISIL D
! sublimit working capital term loan Rs. 30.93 crore, letter of credit Rs 64.29 crore
@ sublimit working capital term loan Rs. 50.35 crore, letter of credit Rs 21.17 crore
# sublimit working capital term loan Rs. 42.00 crore, letter of credit Rs 21.42 crore
$ sublimit working capital term loan Rs. 50.25 crore, letter of credit Rs 20.92 crore
% sublimit letter of credit Rs 16.83 crore
^ sublimit working capital term loan Rs. 12.83 crore, letter of credit Rs 10.93 crore
& sublimit letter of credit Rs 2.36 crore
* sublimit working capital term loan Rs. 4.32 crore, letter of credit Rs 4.73 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
Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  1336.94  CRISIL D      11-08-17  CRISIL D  19-05-16  CRISIL D      CRISIL D 
Non Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  1959.75  CRISIL D      11-08-17  CRISIL D  19-05-16  CRISIL D      CRISIL D 
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 ! 696.26 CRISIL D Bank Guarantee ! 696.26 CRISIL D
Bank Guarantee @ 233.67 CRISIL D Bank Guarantee @ 233.67 CRISIL D
Bank Guarantee # 338.16 CRISIL D Bank Guarantee # 338.16 CRISIL D
Bank Guarantee $ 279.23 CRISIL D Bank Guarantee $ 279.23 CRISIL D
Bank Guarantee % 199.14 CRISIL D Bank Guarantee % 199.14 CRISIL D
Bank Guarantee ^ 133.19 CRISIL D Bank Guarantee ^ 133.19 CRISIL D
Bank Guarantee & 24.34 CRISIL D Bank Guarantee & 24.34 CRISIL D
Bank Guarantee * 55.76 CRISIL D Bank Guarantee * 55.76 CRISIL D
Cash Credit 419.56 CRISIL D Cash Credit 419.56 CRISIL D
Term Loan 440.52 CRISIL D Term Loan 440.52 CRISIL D
Working Capital
Term Loan
476.86 CRISIL D Working Capital
Term Loan
476.86 CRISIL D
Total 3296.69 -- Total 3296.69 --
! sublimit working capital term loan Rs. 30.93 crore, letter of credit Rs 64.29 crore
@ sublimit working capital term loan Rs. 50.35 crore, letter of credit Rs 21.17 crore
# sublimit working capital term loan Rs. 42.00 crore, letter of credit Rs 21.42 crore
$ sublimit working capital term loan Rs. 50.25 crore, letter of credit Rs 20.92 crore
% sublimit letter of credit Rs 16.83 crore
^ sublimit working capital term loan Rs. 12.83 crore, letter of credit Rs 10.93 crore
& sublimit letter of credit Rs 2.36 crore
* sublimit working capital term loan Rs. 4.32 crore, letter of credit Rs 4.73 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
Rating Criteria for Construction Industry
CRISILs Approach to Recognising Default
CRISILs Criteria for Consolidation

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