Rating Rationale
December 06, 2022 | Mumbai
Solar Industries India Limited
'CRISIL AA+/Stable' assigned to non-convertible debentures; rated amount enhanced for bank debt
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities RatedRs.1479.5 Crore (Enhanced from Rs.1279.5 Crore)
Long Term RatingCRISIL AA+/Stable (Reaffirmed)
Short Term RatingCRISIL A1+ (Reaffirmed)
 
Rs.60 Crore Non Convertible DebenturesCRISIL AA+/Stable (Assigned)
Rs.50 Crore Commercial PaperCRISIL A1+ (Reaffirmed)
Note: None of the Directors on CRISIL Ratings Limited’s Board are members of rating committee and thus do not participate in discussion or assignment of any ratings. The Board of Directors also does not discuss any ratings at its meetings.
1 crore = 10 million
Refer to Annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities

Detailed Rationale

CRISIL Ratings has assigned its 'CRISIL AA+/Stable' rating to Rs 60 crore non-convertible debenture of Solar Industries India Limited (SIIL; a part of the Solar group) and reaffirmed its 'CRISIL AA+/Stable/CRISIL A1+' ratings on the other debt instruments and bank loan facilities.

 

The ratings continue to reflect the Solar group's robust market position in the domestic and overseas markets in the explosives and detonators industry, sound operating efficiency and healthy financial risk profile. These strengths are partially offset by susceptibility to regulatory changes and volatility in foreign exchange (forex) rates.

 

Revenue of the group grew by 57% to Rs 3,954 crore in fiscal 2022. This was driven by realisation growth (domestic realisations stood at Rs 71,404/tonne in the half year ended September 30, 2022, compared to Rs 33,479/tonne in the pre-pandemic fiscal 2021) owing to increasing raw material prices, primarily ammonium nitrate. In the first six months of fiscal 2023, a 15% volume growth has further supported the strong growth rate, with net sales of Rs 3,182 crore, a 97% year-on-year growth over the corresponding period of fiscal 2022. Increasing sales from Coal India Ltd (CIL; 'CRISIL AAA/CCR AAA/Stable/CRISIL A1+') and a growing portfolio of products catering to defence and infrastructure segments, combined with the rising international presence may lead to another ~50% sales growth in fiscal 2023. This is evident in the increase in the order book, to Rs 4,008 crore as on September 30, 2022, from Rs 2,982 crore as on March 31, 2022.

 

In terms of operating profitability, the group is able to pass on rising input costs to customers. The operating margin was 18.9% in fiscal 2022 and is projected at 18-20% over the medium term.

 

Liquidity will remain strong, driven by cash accrual of over Rs 500 crore per annum against annual capital expenditure (capex) of Rs 350-400 crore. Further, net gearing is expected at ~0.5 time aided by prudent funding of capex.

 

CRISIL Ratings takes note of the ongoing legal proceedings regarding vacation of office of the executive director, Mr Kailash Chandra Nuwal. The group filed an appeal with the Supreme Court against the impugned order passed by National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on January 22, 2022. The litigation is ongoing with the appeal proceedings in the Supreme Court and has not impacted business of the Solar group as per the management. Nonetheless, CRISIL Ratings will continue to monitor the proceedings and any impact on operations will be a key monitorable.

Analytical Approach

CRISIL Ratings has combined the financial and business risk profiles of SIIL, its subsidiary, Economic Explosives Ltd ('CRISIL AA+/Stable/CRISIL A1+'), and other subsidiaries and stepdown subsidiaries. This is because all these entities, collectively referred to as the Solar group, have common management and significant business and financial linkages.

 

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:

  • Robust market position

With market share of around 24% in the explosives industry, the group is one of the largest manufacturers and exporters of explosives and initiating systems in India. Its manufacturing unit in Nagpur is the world's largest single-location cartridge plant. It is one of the few players with complete product range and capability to develop and supply customised products. In addition to healthy growth in the domestic market, it has expanded significantly in the overseas market over the past few years. It is the largest supplier of explosives to CIL. The group entered into the defence business in 2010 and gained competitive advantage by setting up high-energy explosives, delivery systems, ammunition, rocket/missile integration, pyros, igniters and fuse manufacturing facilities. Limited shelf life of explosives, continuous consumption by the armed forces, the Make in India focus and typical long-term defence contracts provide steady medium-term revenue visibility.

 

The group will maintain its robust market position, backed by orders worth Rs 4,008 crore as on September 30, 2022, in the domestic market and continued growth in the international market.

 

  • Sound operating efficiency with significant backward integration

Majority of raw materials (apart from ammonium nitrate) such as detonator components, emulsifiers, sodium nitrate and calcium nitrate are manufactured internally, leading to cost savings, quality control and stable operating margin of 18-20% over the five fiscals through 2022. Also, all the bulk explosive manufacturing units are located in 50-60 kilometre radius from the major mining regions. The group has the ability to pass on fluctuations in raw material prices to customers through a price escalation clause in the contracts.

 

  • Strong financial risk profile

Tangible networth was Rs 1,955 crore and gearing 0.54 time as on March 31, 2022. Debt protection metrics were comfortable, reflected in interest coverage ratio of 15.09 times and net cash accrual to total debt ratio of 0.48 time in fiscal 2022, against 12.59 times and 0.42 time, respectively, in fiscal 2021.

 

Weaknesses:

  • Exposure to regulatory risks

The explosives industry has high entry barriers; players require industrial licensing and various clearances from government, Chief Controller of Explosives and Directorate General of Mines Safety. Furthermore, as per the Ammonium Nitrate Rules, 2012, ammonium nitrate (key raw material; accounts for 65% of the total raw material cost) is classified as an explosive. Hence, its production, distribution, sale and stocking require a licence. Sale of explosives is regulated by the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation and the Joint Chief Controller of Explosives to prevent misuse of end products. Though the group takes precautions at all stages of the manufacturing process and is a member of SAFEX (an international apex body that promotes global best practices on safety standards in the explosives industry), it remains susceptible to regulatory risks.

 

  • Susceptibility to volatility in forex rates

Partial import of raw material and operations in Nigeria, Ghana, Zambia, South Africa and Turkey expose the group to adverse currency fluctuations. In fiscal 2022, the group incurred translation loss of Rs 46 crore because of currency devaluation. To safeguard against volatility in forex rates, it has begun borrowing debt in local currency in the overseas markets, which reduces forex risk considerably. Also, it has started billing in USD in some markets. It hedges all imports and keeps exports open. However, on account of overseas presence, forex risk will persist.

Liquidity: Strong

Cash accrual, expected at over Rs 550 crore per annum in fiscals 2023 and 2024, will comfortably cover yearly debt obligation of Rs 150-200 crore. Cash and equivalent stood at around Rs 142 crore as on September 30, 2022. Expected capex of Rs 350-400 crore per annum will be funded through a mix of debt and surplus cash accrual. Unutilised bank limit will be sufficient to meet incremental working capital requirement. The group has a policy of paying 30% of profit after tax (PAT) as dividend but is expected to conserve cash over the medium term in light of growth opportunities.

Outlook: Stable

The Solar group will continue to maintain robust market position in the domestic explosives industry and witness healthy revenue growth in the overseas and defence businesses. Also, the financial risk profile will remain strong.

 

Environmental social and governance (ESG) profile

The ESG profile of the group supports its strong credit risk profile.

 

The explosives (chemical) sector has a significant impact on the environment owing to high water consumption and waste generation and also greenhouse gas emission. The sector's social impact is characterised by health hazards, leading to higher focus on employee safety and wellbeing and the impact on local community given the nature of its operations.

 

The group has continuously focused on mitigating its environmental and social risks.

 

Key ESG highlights

  • The group has undertaken focussed efforts towards reduction in emission and energy intensity with initiatives such as installation of online continuous emission monitoring system at the boiler stack, conversion of chiller compressors of chlorofluorocarbon gases to A134. It has achieved 29% reduction in total energy intensity and 27% reduction in emission intensity in fiscal 2022.
  • It has undertaken initiatives to achieve zero liquid discharge, use of treated effluent treatment plant water for gardening purposes and handling of sewage effluents in the sewage treatment plant. It achieved 33% reduction in water intensity.
  • The group focuses on health and safety management, and is committed to achieving 'zero harm' and works on developing safety leadership at all levels.
  • Percentage of local suppliers by value are at par with the industry average.
  • SIIL has reported that Mr Kailash Chandra Nuwal, Executive Director and Vice Chairman of Solar Industries India Limited has vacated office of Director with effect from November 7, 2019 on account of failure to make disclosures of his shareholding and directorship in AG Technologies Private Limited in the correct / complete format, either on the date of becoming a director thereof or facilitating, without the prior approval of the Audit Committee, a Rent Agreement between Solar Industries India Limited and AG Technologies Private Limited, which was related party. There is an ongoing litigation related to the same as mentioned above.
  • It has adequate governance structure with presence of investor grievance redressal mechanism, whistle-blower policy and extensive disclosures.

 

There is growing importance of ESG among investors and lenders. Continued commitment to ESG principles will play a key role in enhancing stakeholder confidence and ensure ease of raising capital from markets where ESG compliance is a key factor.

Rating Sensitivity factors

Upward factors

  • Significant scale up in operations with increasing geographic diversity while maintaining profitability at current levels of 18-20%
  • Sustenance of financial risk profile

 

Downward factors

  • Weaker-than-expected operating performance, with operating margin falling below 16%
  • Significant moderation of capital structure and debt protection metrics owing to sizeable, debt-funded capex or acquisition or large working capital requirement
  • Lower-than-expected contribution from the defence business
  • Any regulatory change significantly impacting the operations of the company

About the Group

The Solar group is one of the largest domestic manufacturers of bulk and cartridge explosives, detonators, detonating cords and components. It has manufacturing facilities in 29 locations in India, and plants in Nigeria, Zambia, Ghana, South Africa, Turkey and Tanzania (with Indonesia, Thailand and Australia coming up). In fiscal 2010, the group entered the defence sector to manufacture high-energy explosives, delivery systems, ammunition filling and pyros fuses.

Key Financial Indicators (Consolidated)

As on / for the period ended March 31

Units

2022

2021

Operating income

Rs crore

3954

2522

PAT

Rs crore

455

288

PAT margin

%

11.5

11.4

Adjusted debt / adjusted networth

Times

0.54

0.50

Interest coverage

Times

15.09

12.59

 

Any other information: Not applicable

Note on complexity levels of the rated instrument:
CRISIL Ratings` complexity levels are assigned to various types of financial instruments and are included (where applicable) in the 'Annexure - Details of Instrument' in this Rating Rationale.

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Annexure - Details of Instrument(s)

ISIN

Name of instrument

Date of allotment

Coupon rate (%)

Maturity date

Issue size
(Rs crore)

Complexity

level

Rating assigned
with outlook

NA

Commercial paper

NA

NA

7-365 Days

50

Simple

CRISIL A1+

NA

Non-convertible debentures@

NA

NA

NA

60

Simple

CRISIL AA+/Stable

NA

Letter of credit & bank guarantee

NA

NA

NA

70

NA

CRISIL A1+

NA

Cash Credit$

NA

NA

NA

65

NA

CRISIL AA+/Stable

NA

Cash Credit*

NA

NA

NA

30

NA

CRISIL AA+/Stable

NA

Cash Credit^

NA

NA

NA

250

NA

CRISIL AA+/Stable

NA

Letter of credit & Bank Guarantee

NA

NA

NA

372.8

NA

CRISIL AA+/Stable

NA

Cash credit#

NA

NA

NA

6

NA

CRISIL AA+/Stable

NA

Letter of Credit

NA

NA

NA

50

NA

CRISIL A1+

NA

Term Loan

NA

NA

Sep-25

263

NA

CRISIL AA+/Stable

NA

Cash Credit$

NA

NA

NA

25

NA

CRISIL AA+/Stable

NA

Letter of credit & Bank Guarantee^

NA

NA

NA

120

NA

CRISIL AA+/Stable

NA

Fund-Based Facilities^

NA

NA

NA

100

NA

CRISIL AA+/Stable

NA

Fund-Based Facilities^

NA

NA

NA

100

NA

CRISIL AA+/Stable

NA

Proposed Fund-Based Bank Limits

NA

NA

NA

27.7

NA

CRISIL AA+/Stable

* Interchangeable with other fund-based facilities

^ Interchangeable with non-fund-based facilities

# Interchangeable with fund-based facilities

$ Interchangeable with fund based & non-fund-based facilities

@ yet to be issued

Annexure - List of entities consolidated

Names of entities consolidated

Extent of consolidation

Rationale for consolidation

Economic Explosives Ltd

100%

Wholly owned subsidiary

Solar Defence Ltd

100%

Wholly owned subsidiary

Solar Defence Systems Ltd

100%

Wholly owned subsidiary

Emul Tek Pvt Ltd

100%

Wholly owned subsidiary

Solar Avionics Ltd

100%

Wholly owned subsidiary

Solar Overseas Mauritius Ltd

100%

Wholly owned subsidiary

Solar Mining Services Pty Limited, South Africa

86.74%

Step-down subsidiary

Nigachem Nigeria Limited

55%

Step-down subsidiary

Solar Overseas Netherlands B.V.

100%

Step-down subsidiary

Solar Explochem Zambia Limited

65%

Step-down subsidiary

Solar Patlayici Maddeler Sanayi Ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi

100%

Step-down subsidiary

P.T. Solar Mining Services (Note - i)

100%

Step-down subsidiary

PATSAN Patlayici Maddeler Sanayi Ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi (Note - ii)

53%

Step-down subsidiary

Solar Nitro Ghana Limited

90%

Step-down subsidiary

Solar Madencilik Hizmetleri A.S

100%

Step-down subsidiary

Solar Overseas Netherlands Cooperative U.A

99.99%

Step-down subsidiary

Solar Overseas Singapore Pte Ltd

100%

Step-down subsidiary

Solar Industries Africa Limited

100%

Step-down subsidiary

Solar Nitro Zimbabwe (Private) Limited

100%

Step-down subsidiary

Solar Nitro chemicals Limited (Note - i)

65%

Step-down subsidiary

Solar Mining Services Pty Ltd, Australia*

100%

Step-down subsidiary

Solar Mining Services Cote d'Ivoire Limited SARL (Note- i)

100%

Step-down subsidiary

Solar Venture Company Limited^

55%

Step-down subsidiary

Solar Mining Services Burkina Faso SARL (note-iii)

100%

Step-down subsidiary

Solar Mining Services Albania (note-iv),

100%

Step-down subsidiary

Note i: The entity has commenced its business operations

Note ii: The entity is under liquidation

Note iii: The entity is incorporated on April 06, 2021

Note iv: The entity is incorporated on April 22,2021.

^ Formerly known as Laghe Venture Company Limited

* Formerly known as Australian Explosives Technologies Group Pty Limited

Annexure - Rating History for last 3 Years
  Current 2022 (History) 2021  2020  2019  Start of 2019
Instrument Type Outstanding Amount Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Rating
Fund Based Facilities LT 866.7 CRISIL AA+/Stable 17-03-22 CRISIL AA+/Stable 05-03-21 CRISIL AA+/Stable 22-12-20 CRISIL AA+/Stable 24-12-19 CRISIL AA+/Stable CRISIL AA/Positive
      -- 28-02-22 CRISIL AA+/Stable   --   --   -- --
Non-Fund Based Facilities ST/LT 612.8 CRISIL AA+/Stable / CRISIL A1+ 17-03-22 CRISIL AA+/Stable / CRISIL A1+ 05-03-21 CRISIL AA+/Stable / CRISIL A1+ 22-12-20 CRISIL AA+/Stable / CRISIL A1+ 24-12-19 CRISIL AA+/Stable / CRISIL A1+ CRISIL AA/Positive
      -- 28-02-22 CRISIL AA+/Stable / CRISIL A1+   --   --   -- --
Commercial Paper ST 50.0 CRISIL A1+ 17-03-22 CRISIL A1+ 05-03-21 CRISIL A1+ 22-12-20 CRISIL A1+ 24-12-19 CRISIL A1+ CRISIL A1+
      -- 28-02-22 CRISIL A1+   --   --   -- --
Non Convertible Debentures LT 60.0 CRISIL AA+/Stable   --   --   --   -- --
All amounts are in Rs.Cr.
Annexure - Details of Bank Lenders & Facilities
Facility Amount (Rs.Crore) Name of Lender Rating
Cash Credit$ 25 ICICI Bank Limited CRISIL AA+/Stable
Cash Credit^ 250 Axis Bank Limited CRISIL AA+/Stable
Cash Credit* 30 State Bank of India CRISIL AA+/Stable
Cash Credit$ 65 HDFC Bank Limited CRISIL AA+/Stable
Cash Credit# 6 IndusInd Bank Limited CRISIL AA+/Stable
Fund-Based Facilities^ 100 RBL Bank Limited CRISIL AA+/Stable
Fund-Based Facilities^ 100 Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited CRISIL AA+/Stable
Letter of Credit 50 HDFC Bank Limited CRISIL A1+
Letter of credit & Bank Guarantee 70 State Bank of India CRISIL A1+
Letter of credit & Bank Guarantee 172.8 IndusInd Bank Limited CRISIL AA+/Stable
Letter of credit & Bank Guarantee^ 120 ICICI Bank Limited CRISIL AA+/Stable
Letter of credit & Bank Guarantee 200 IndusInd Bank Limited CRISIL AA+/Stable
Proposed Fund-Based Bank Limits 27.7 HDFC Bank Limited CRISIL AA+/Stable
Term Loan 263 HDFC Bank Limited CRISIL AA+/Stable

This Annexure has been updated on 06-Dec-22 in line with the lender-wise facility details as on 17-Mar-22 received from the rated entity.

* Interchangeable with other fund-based facilities

^ Interchangeable with non-fund-based facilities

# Interchangeable with fund-based facilities

$ Interchangeable with fund based & non-fund-based facilities

Criteria Details
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Rating criteria for manufaturing and service sector companies
CRISILs Bank Loan Ratings - process, scale and default recognition
Rating Criteria for Chemical Industry
CRISILs Criteria for rating short term debt
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