Rating Rationale
April 03, 2020 | Mumbai
Tara Chand Logistic Solutions Limited
Rating outlook revised to 'Negative'; ratings reaffirmed
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities Rated Rs.40 Crore
Long Term Rating CRISIL BB+/Negative (Outlook revised from 'Stable' and rating reaffirmed)
Short Term Rating CRISIL A4+ (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 Tara Chand Logistic Solutions Limited (TCLSL) to 'Negative' from 'Stable' while reaffirming the rating at 'CRISIL BB+'. The short term rating has been reaffirmed at 'CRISIL A4+'.
 
The change in outlook reflects CRISIL's belief on moderation in company's business and financial risk profiles due to cascading effect of coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The measures taken by the central government and various state governments towards containment of COVID-19 which includes temporary closure of non-critical establishments, inter-state transportation etc. along-with advisory against travel and visiting areas of mass gatherings are likely to impact the business profile of TCLSL as the construction activity has come to a stand-still post lockdown and equipment supplied at such sites are idle. However, the transportation and handling services business with Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) and Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) which contributes around 40-45% of the total operating income is currently continuing despite pandemic.
 
While the government's measures are applicable till April 14, 2020, revocation of the measures will be contingent upon directive from the Central government and extent of spread of COVID-19. A sustained long period of closures can result in significant deterioration in credit profile of the company. On the other hand, a faster reversal to normalcy may contain the extent of deterioration likely in credit quality of company. The equipment rental vertical is a large contributor to overall profitability of the company and that steady cash flows from this vertical is critical to meet repayment obligations going forward. Thus, the ability of the business to revert back to operational stability and any further relief measures given by the government will be a key monitorable.
 
CRISIL notes that around 40-45% of the business of the CRISIL notes that company has adequate liquidity currently to serve its obligations in the near term. CRISIL also notes that the recent announcement by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) permitting banks to provide a moratorium to their borrowers may also provide additional relief, if availed by the company for its bank loans.
 
The rating continues to reflect extensive industry experience of promoters coupled with their long standing relationship with key customers & established position in the warehouse management and domestic equipment rental business. The ratings also factor in moderate financial risk profile. The ratings are partially offset by large working capital requirements to manage operations and susceptibility to undertake large debt funded capacity addition to compete in the fragmented industry. 

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description
Strengths
* Established market position backed by extensive experience of promoters and established clientele: TCLSL is established player in the transportation & logistics industry and has off-late forayed into equipment rental business with relatively new fleet and reputed clientele. The promoter's experience of more than 30 years has given them an understanding of the dynamics of the market, and enabled them to establish relationships with suppliers and customers resulting in ramp-up in scale of operations. TCLSL's key customers include reputed players like Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd., Steel Authority of India Ltd., Reliance Industries Limited ('CRISIL AAA/Stable/CRISIL A1+'), Larsen and Toubro Ltd ('CRISIL AAA/FAAA/Stable/CRISIL A1+') etc.
 
TCLSL's market position is also supported by its moderate scale and diversified revenue streams. The company generates revenue from three major verticals ' Construction equipment rentals, logistics and transportation and steel processing ' providing it operating flexibility. The operating margins stood healthy and range bound between 19.5%-21% over past four years ending fiscal 2019. However in the current year, the margins are expected to increase to almost around 30% because of margin remunerative equipment rental business having healthy utilization rate.
 
The fortunes of the company are linked to pick-up in the construction activity in key infrastructure projects. CRISIL shall continue to monitor the deployment of the company's equipments as operations normalize post lockdown due to COVID-19.  Optimal deployment of the fleet which is relatively new (below 15 years of age) with limited maintenance cost remains critical and will support the scale of operations and profitability.
 
* Moderate financial risk profile: TCLSL has moderate networth estimated at Rs 46 crore as on Mar 31, 2019. TCLSL had undertaken Rs 78 crore of CAPEX over past three years ending fiscal 2019 funded majorly through external debt. Despite this, TCLSL has moderate moderate capital structure with gearing of around 1.1 times while TOLTNW stood at 1.9 times as on March 31, 2019. The debt protection metrics have also remained quite adequate as indicated by interest coverage of 4.4 times as on March 31, 2019.
 
Weakness
* Intensive working capital operations: TCLSL's working capital requirements are intensive as indicated by estimated gross current asset (GCA) days of 179 days as on March 31, 2019.  Its large working capital requirements arise from its high debtors and inventory, however, supported by ability to extend creditors and through external working capital borrowings. Controlled management of working capital will remain critical and hence to be monitored.
 
* Susceptibility to end-user industry performance/capacity additions ' Around 40%-50% of the total operating income is generated from equipment rental vertical. In the past three years ending fiscal 2019, the company did a cumulative CAPEX of Rs 78 crore (for purchase of equipment). In fiscal 2020 too, company has done a sizeable capex largely through external borrowings. Although the current utilization rate is healthy, the impact of COVID-19 on utilization is uncertain. The equipment rental business is sensitive to utilization rates and its performance is closely linked with investments in end-user industries -- wind energy, power, oil and gas, and infrastructure. Any slowdown in the industry may affect the company's deployment levels, revenue and margins.
Liquidity Adequate
Liquidity is currently adequate. However, it may get stretched due to lower than expected cash accruals against its debt repayments. Company is expected to have a repayment obligation of Rs 15-17 crore annually over the medium term against which the accruals may witness moderation due to COVID 19 impact. Lower than expected ramp-up in revenue because of ongoing situation (related to COVID-19) leading to lower cash accruals or further elongation in debtor collection cycle may impact the liquidity. CRISIL shall continue to monitor the liquidity of the company over the medium term.
Outlook: Negative

CRISIL believes that TCLSL's business and financial risk profiles may moderate due to cascading effect of coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. However, it will continue to benefit from the extensive experience of its promoter, and established relationships with key clients.

Rating Sensitivity Factor
Upward Factor
*Timely receipt of rental income supporting its liquidity
*Improvement in GCA days below 130 days driven by significant improvement in debtor collection cycle

Downward Factor
*Decrease in revenue or operating profitability leading to lower accruals weakening its liquidity
*Any stretch in working capital cycle resulting in GCA days above 250 days.

About the Company
TCLSL was incorporated in the year 2012 to acquire proprietary traditional business of M/s. Tara Chand and Sons which came into existence since 1989. The company is engaged in providing construction equipment on rent, cargo handling, logistic services such as warehousing and material handling services, freight transportation and steel processing. It is promoted by Mr. Vinay Kumar, Mr. Ajay Kumar, Mr. Himanshu Agrawal and Mrs. Prerna Agrawal.
Key Financial Indicators
As on/for the period ended March 31 Unit 2019 2018
Operating income Rs crore 99.45 82.00
Profit After Tax (PAT) Rs crore 4.79 4.61
PAT Margins % 4.8 5.6
Adjusted Debt/Adjusted Networth Times 1.12 1.58
Interest coverage Times 4.48 4.01

Status of non cooperation with previous CRA
TCLSL has not co-operated with Brickwork Ratings which has classified it as issuer not cooperative vide release dated October 1, 2019. The reason provided by Brickwork Ratings is non-furnishing of information for monitoring of ratings.

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 Bank Guarantee NA NA NA 17 CRISIL A4+
NA Cash Credit NA NA NA 9.25 CRISIL BB+/Negative
NA Long Term Loan NA NA Mar-2025 5.05 CRISIL BB+/Negative
NA Proposed Fund-Based Bank Limits NA NA NA 8.7 CRISIL BB+/Negative
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  23.00  CRISIL BB+/Negative      19-07-19  CRISIL BB+/Stable    --    --  -- 
Non Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  17.00  CRISIL A4+      19-07-19  CRISIL A4+    --    --  -- 
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 17 CRISIL A4+ Bank Guarantee 17 CRISIL A4+
Cash Credit 9.25 CRISIL BB+/Negative Cash Credit 9.25 CRISIL BB+/Stable
Long Term Loan 5.05 CRISIL BB+/Negative Long Term Loan 5.05 CRISIL BB+/Stable
Proposed Fund-Based Bank Limits 8.7 CRISIL BB+/Negative Proposed Fund-Based Bank Limits 8.7 CRISIL BB+/Stable
Total 40 -- Total 40 --
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 Approach to Recognising Default
CRISILs Bank Loan Ratings
CRISILs Criteria for rating short term debt
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