Rating Rationale
December 31, 2020 | Mumbai
Tara Chand Logistic Solutions Limited
Rated amount enhanced
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities Rated Rs.95 Crore (Enhanced from Rs.40 Crore)
Long Term Rating CRISIL BB+/Stable (Reaffirmed)
Short Term Rating CRISIL A4+ (Reaffirmed)
1 crore = 10 million
Refer to annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities
Detailed Rationale

CRISIL has reaffirmed its 'CRISIL BB+/Stable/CRISIL A4+' ratings on the bank facilities of Tara Chand Logistic Solutions Limited (TCLSL).
 
The ratings reflects better than expected performance of the company in the first half of fiscal 2021 despite the lockdown announced by the central and various state governments to contain the spread of Covid-19. An operating income of Rs 42 crore was achieved in the first half of fiscal 2021 as against Rs 50 crore in the corresponding period of the previous year. While the earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) margin stood at 28.6% as against 32.6% during this period. The better performance was attributed to the stability in its equipment rentals business during this period, which contributes 55-60% to the revenue.  CRISIL expects revenue of around Rs 110 crore at EBITDA margin of 30% for fiscal 2021.
 
The ratings continue to reflect the extensive industry experience of the promoters, long-standing relationship with key customers and established position in the warehouse management and domestic equipment rental business. The ratings also factor in moderate financial risk profile. These strengths are partially offset by the large working capital requirement and susceptibility to undertake sizeable debt-funded capacity addition to compete in the fragmented industry.

Analytical Approach

Unsecured loan from the promoters of Rs 0.38 crore as on March 31, 2020 has been treated as debt because of limited track record of it being maintained in the business.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description
Strengths
* Established market position backed by the extensive experience of its promoters and established clientele ' TCLSL is an established player in the transportation and logistics industry and has off-late forayed into equipment rental business with relatively new fleet and reputed clientele. The promoters' overall experience of more than three decades, their understanding of the dynamics of the market, and healthy relationships with suppliers and customers should continue to support the business. TCLSL's key customers include reputed players such as Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd. (RINL), Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL), Larsen and Toubro Ltd (CRISIL AAA/Stable) and large construction companies like AFCONS and TATA Projects.
 
The healthy market position is also supported by the moderate scale and diversified revenue streams. Revenue accruing from three major verticals ' Construction equipment rentals, logistics and transportation and steel processing ' provides the company operating flexibility. Operating margin which were range-bound at 19.5-21.0% over the four years ended fiscal 2019 improved to 29.6% in fiscal 2020 and sustained in H1FY21. It is expected to sustain at this level because the equipment rental business is margin remunerative.
 
The fortunes of the company are linked to the construction activity in key infrastructure projects. Optimal deployment of the fleet post completion of projects remains critical to support the scale of operations and profitability.
 
* Moderate financial risk profile -Networth was estimated at Rs 52 crore as on March 31, 2020. Capex of around Rs 140 crore has been incurred in the four fiscals ended 2020. In fiscal 2020 alone, a debt-funded capex of Rs 62 crore was undertaken for the equipment rentals business. The capital structure deteriorated in fiscal 2020 as reflected in gearing increasing to 1.64 times as on March 31, 2020 from 1.12 times a year ago. While the total outside liabilities to tangible networth ratio increased to 2.74 times from 1.97 times.  However, debt protection metrics have remained adequate because of healthy profitability. Interest coverage and net cash accrual to adjusted debt ratios remained healthy at 4.53 times and 0.28 time, respectively, in fiscal 2020. Any large capex which may strain the financial flexibility of the company will be monitored.
 
Weaknesses
* Working capital-intensive operations ' Gross current assets were high at an estimated 194 days as on March 31, 2020 (179 days a year ago) driven by sizeable debtors and inventory. However, the ability to extend creditors supports working capital. Controlled management of working capital will remain critical and hence be monitored.
 
* Susceptibility to end-user industry performance/capacity additions ' Around 50-60% of the total operating income is generated from the equipment rental vertical. In the past four fiscals, continuous sizeable capex has been incurred in the equipment rentals segment. The equipment rental business is sensitive to utilisation 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

Cash accrual, expected at Rs 24-30 crore per annum over the medium term (Rs 24 crore in fiscal 2020) should cover yearly sizeable debt obligation of Rs 20-25 crore (Rs 17.8 crore in fiscal 2020). Non-sustenance of revenue at around 30% EBITDA margin or elongation in the debtor collection cycle may have an adverse impact on liquidity. However, bank limit of Rs 9.25 crore was utilised 62% on average in the 12 months through September 2020. Moreover, bank limit is proposed to be enhanced to Rs 15 crore; hence timely enhancement in working capital limits will improve the liquidity. TCLSL had availed moratorium under the regulatory package for Covid-19 announced by The Reserve Bank of India. Further, TCLSL is expected to receive Rs 3.5 crore from arbitration claim settlement against its old dispute by the end of February 2020 which will add cushion to its liquidity.

Outlook: Stable

CRISIL believes that TCLSL shall benefit from healthy deployment of relatively new equipment. Further, it will continue to benefit from the extensive experience of its promoters and established relationships with key clients such as RINL and SAIL.
 
Rating Sensitivity factors
Upward Factor

* Improvement and sustenance of cash accruals above Rs 40 crore
* Improvement in GCA days driven by significant improvement in debtor collection cycle
 
Downward Factor
* Decrease in revenue or operating profitability leading to lower accruals below Rs.30 crore over the medium term
* Any stretch in working capital cycle resulting in GCA days above 250 days

About the Company

TCLSL was incorporated in 2012 to acquire the 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, and logistic services such as warehousing and material handling, freight transportation and steel processing. Mr Vinay Kumar and Mr Ajay Kumar are the promoters.

Key Financial Indicators
As on / for the period ended March 31   2020 2019
Operating income Rs crore 113 99.78
PAT Rs crore 7.97 4.76
PAT margin % 7.1 4.8
Adjusted debt/Adjusted networth Times 1.64 1.12
Interest coverage Times 4.53 4.48

Any other information: Not applicable

Note on complexity levels of the rated instrument:
CRISIL 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. For more details on the CRISIL complexity levels, please visit www.crisil.com/complexity-levels.
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 Long Term Loan NA NA Feb-22 1.69 NA CRISIL BB+/Stable
NA Long Term Loan NA NA Nov-23 0.91 NA CRISIL BB+/Stable
NA Long Term Loan NA NA Feb-23 0.32 NA CRISIL BB+/Stable
NA Long Term Loan NA NA Sep-21 0.77 NA CRISIL BB+/Stable
NA Long Term Loan NA NA Apr-22 0.67 NA CRISIL BB+/Stable
NA Long Term Loan NA NA Jun-22 0.50 NA CRISIL BB+/Stable
NA Long Term Loan NA NA Jun-23 0.60 NA CRISIL BB+/Stable
NA Long Term Loan NA NA Jun-23 0.68 NA CRISIL BB+/Stable
NA Long Term Loan NA NA Jun-23 0.77 NA CRISIL BB+/Stable
NA Long Term Loan NA NA Jun-22 0.95 NA CRISIL BB+/Stable
NA Long Term Loan NA NA Aug-23 0.63 NA CRISIL BB+/Stable
NA Long Term Loan NA NA Jan-23 2.66 NA CRISIL BB+/Stable
NA Long Term Loan NA NA Nov-23 3.95 NA CRISIL BB+/Stable
NA Long Term Loan NA NA Oct-23 1.82 NA CRISIL BB+/Stable
NA Long Term Loan NA NA Dec-23 3.05 NA CRISIL BB+/Stable
NA Long Term Loan NA NA Dec-23 2.46 NA CRISIL BB+/Stable
NA Long Term Loan NA NA Jun-24 2.45 NA CRISIL BB+/Stable
NA Long Term Loan NA NA Mar-24 3.36 NA CRISIL BB+/Stable
NA Long Term Loan NA NA Apr-24 3.44 NA CRISIL BB+/Stable
NA Long Term Loan NA NA Feb-24 2.62 NA CRISIL BB+/Stable
NA Long Term Loan NA NA Sep-24 3.13 NA CRISIL BB+/Stable
NA Long Term Loan NA NA Jul-24 2.32 NA CRISIL BB+/Stable
NA Long Term Loan NA NA May-25 0.62 NA CRISIL BB+/Stable
NA Long Term Loan NA NA Apr-25 0.59 NA CRISIL BB+/Stable
NA Long Term Loan NA NA May-25 0.38 NA CRISIL BB+/Stable
NA Long Term Loan NA NA May-25 0.60 NA CRISIL BB+/Stable
NA Long Term Loan NA NA Feb-25 0.66 NA CRISIL BB+/Stable
NA Long Term Loan NA NA Mar-25 1.29 NA CRISIL BB+/Stable
NA Long Term Loan NA NA May-22 0.88 NA CRISIL BB+/Stable
NA Long Term Loan NA NA Sept-22 1.26 NA CRISIL BB+/Stable
NA Cash Credit NA NA NA 9.25 NA CRISIL BB+/Stable
NA Bank Guarantee NA NA NA 17 NA CRISIL A4+
NA Proposed Fund-Based Bank Limits NA NA NA 22.73 NA CRISIL BB+/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  78.00  CRISIL BB+/Stable  18-12-20  CRISIL BB+/Stable  19-07-19  CRISIL BB+/Stable    --    --  -- 
        03-04-20  CRISIL BB+/Negative               
Non Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  17.00  CRISIL A4+  18-12-20  CRISIL A4+  19-07-19  CRISIL A4+    --    --  -- 
        03-04-20  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+/Stable Cash Credit 9.25 CRISIL BB+/Stable
Long Term Loan 46.02 CRISIL BB+/Stable Long Term Loan 8.8 CRISIL BB+/Stable
Proposed Fund-Based Bank Limits 22.73 CRISIL BB+/Stable Proposed Fund-Based Bank Limits 4.95 CRISIL BB+/Stable
Total 95 -- 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
Understanding CRISILs Ratings and Rating Scales

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