Rating Rationale
April 22, 2020 | Mumbai
Rishi Techtex Limited
Rating outlook revised to 'Stable'; ratings reaffirmed
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities Rated Rs.21 Crore
Long Term Rating CRISIL BBB-/Stable (Outlook revised from 'Positive' and rating reaffirmed)
Short Term Rating CRISIL A3 (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 facilities of Rishi Techtex Limited (RTL) to 'Stable' from 'Positive' while reaffirming the rating at 'CRISIL BBB-'. The short term rating has been reaffirmed at 'CRISIL A3'.
 
The outlook revision reflects lower-than-expected revenue and profitability of Rs 75-80 crore and 8-9%, respectively, in fiscal 2020 against expectation of a growth of 20-25% in topline and around 100 basis points in profitability. The business risk profile is expected to remain subdued over medium term due to subdued revenue growth.
 
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 company on account of temporary closure of its production facility and closure of establishments of its clients.

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 profiles of companies, including VST. On the other hand, a faster reversal to normalcy may contain the extent of deterioration likely in the credit quality of companies. 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.
 
CRISIL has also taken into cognisance, moratorium on interest and repayments being granted by the for a period between 2-3 months, as permitted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which should significantly contain the risk of default
 
The ratings continue to reflect longstanding presence and promoters' extensive experience in the technical textile industry and RTL's above-average financial risk profile marked by healthy debt protection metrics and comfortable capital structure. These strengths are partially offset by average scale of operation in a competitive industry and moderate working capital intensity of operations.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description
Strengths
* Long-standing presence and promoters' extensive experience in the technical textile industry: RTL has been manufacturing woven sacks and technical textile products like shade nets for over 2 decades. This, along with promoters' extensive experience of over 3 decades, has helped the company in developing strong relationship with its customers and suppliers over the years and scale up its operations.

* Above-average financial risk profile: Gearing and total outside liabilities to networth ratios have remained comfortable at 0.70 time and 1.2 times, respectively, as on March 31, 2019; on account of limited capital expenditure and modest incremental working capital requirement. The ratios are expected to be sustained over the medium term backed by accruals and moderate incremental working capital and capex requirements. Debt protection measures were healthy as reflected in interest coverage of 3.6 times and net cash accrual to total debt ratio of 0.3 time, respectively, for fiscal 2019. While decline in revenue and profitability should weaken debt protection metrics in fiscal 2021, they are expected to improve to 2019 levels over the medium term.

Weaknesses
* Average scale of operations: Revenue is expected to remain average over the medium term (turnover was Rs 84 crore in fiscal 2019). The highly competitive and fragmented woven sacks segment accounts for 50% of the revenue. Further, although technical textile industry is less competitive, the demand growth and scalability is gradual, which pegs the scale at average level.

* Moderate working capital requirements: Operations are moderately working capital intensive, marked by gross current assets of 150-178 days for the three years ended March 31, 2019. It is due to high inventory of over 100 days and moderate debtors of 44 days. Though inventory is high, the price escalation clauses mitigate the price risk. Working capital cycle is expected to remain moderate over the medium term.
Liquidity Adequate

Expected cash accruals of Rs 2.5-5.0 crore per annum over the medium term should comfortably cover yearly debt obligations of Rs 0.8- 1.0 crore. The fund-based limits of Rs 17 crore were utilised 92% on an average over the 12 months through March 2020. Capex is expected to be around Rs 1.5 crore per fiscal over the medium term funded by 75% term debt. Currently, working capital limit of Rs 1 crore is available and adhoc limit of Rs.1.5 crore has been applied for to fund its operational and financial obligations in Q1 2021 amid Covid-19 outbreak. The company has also received moratorium on its interest and repayment obligations up to May 31, 2020, partially supporting liquidity.

Outlook: Stable

CRISIL believes that RTL will continue to benefit from the extensive industry experience of its promoters and healthy relationship with clients.

Rating Sensitivity Factors
Upward factor
* Significant growth in revenue and profitability leading to increase in net cash accrual to above Rs 8 crore consistently
* Improvement in working capital management or equity infusion, strengthens the financial risk profile, especially debt protection metrics and financial flexibility.

Downward factors
* Decline in revenue (by more than 15%) and operating margin, weakening the net cash accrual
* Stretch in working capital cycle, large debt funded capex or sizeable dividends weaken the financial risk profile, especially liquidity.

About the Company

RTL, formerly known as Rishi Packers Ltd, was incorporated in 1984 by Mr Harshad Patel. The company manufactures woven sacks and technical textiles products such as shade nets. Its facility is in Daman. The company is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange.

Key Financial Indicators
Particulars Unit 2019 2018
Revenue Rs.Crore 84.0 66.6
Profit After Tax (PAT) Rs.Crore 2.9 2.5
PAT margin % 3.5 3.8
Adjusted debt/adjusted networth Times 0.7 0.7
Interest coverage Times 3.6 3.6

Status of non cooperation with previous CRA
RTL has not cooperated with Acuite Ratings and Research Limited (ACUITE)  which has classified it as non-cooperative vide release dated July 29, 2019. The reason provided by ACUITE is non-furnishing of information for monitoring of ratings. The rating from ACUITE was subsequently withdrawn vide release dated November 28, 2019.

Any other information: Not applicable

Note on complexity levels of the rated instrument:
CRISIL complexity levels are assigned to various types of financial instruments. The CRISIL complexity levels are available on www.crisil.com/complexity-levels. Users are advised to refer to the CRISIL complexity levels for instruments that they consider for investment. Users may also call the Customer Service Helpdesk with queries on specific instruments.
Annexure - Details of Instrument(s)
ISIN Name of instrument Date of
allotment
Coupon
rate (%)
Maturity date Issue size
(Rs.Crore)
Rating assigned
and outlook
NA Bank guarantee NA NA NA 0.2 CRISIL A3
NA Bill discounting under letter of credit NA NA NA 0.5 CRISIL A3
NA Cash credit NA NA NA 17 CRISIL BBB-/Stable
NA Long term loan NA NA Mar-2023 1.7 CRISIL BBB-/Stable
NA Proposed long term bank loan facility NA NA NA 1.6 CRISIL BBB-/Stable
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  20.30  CRISIL BBB-/Stable      07-03-19  CRISIL BBB-/Positive  09-02-18  CRISIL BBB-/Stable    --  -- 
Non Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  0.70  CRISIL A3      07-03-19  CRISIL A3  09-02-18  CRISIL BBB-/Stable    --  -- 
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 .2 CRISIL A3 Bank Guarantee .2 CRISIL A3
Bill Discounting under Letter of Credit .5 CRISIL A3 Bill Discounting under Letter of Credit .5 CRISIL A3
Cash Credit 17 CRISIL BBB-/Stable Cash Credit 17 CRISIL BBB-/Positive
Long Term Loan 1.7 CRISIL BBB-/Stable Long Term Loan 1.7 CRISIL BBB-/Positive
Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility 1.6 CRISIL BBB-/Stable Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility 1.6 CRISIL BBB-/Positive
Total 21 -- Total 21 --
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 rating short term debt

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