Rating Rationale
August 07, 2019 | Mumbai
East North Interconnection Company Limited
Rating continues on 'Watch Developing'  
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities Rated Rs.40 Crore
Long Term Rating CRISIL AAA(SO) (Continues on 'Rating Watch with Developing Implications')
 
Rs.772.5 Crore Non Convertible Debentures (Reduced from Rs.782.5 Crore) CRISIL AAA(SO) (Continues on 'Rating Watch with Developing Implications')
1 crore = 10 million
Refer to annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities
Detailed Rationale

CRISIL's ratings on the bank facility and non-convertible debentures (NCDs) of East North Interconnection Company Limited (ENICL) continue to be on 'Rating Watch with Developing Implications'.
 
The rating on NCDs of Rs 10 crore (see 'Annexure - Details of Rating Withdrawn' for details) has been withdrawn as the same have been redeemed. The rating action was in line with CRISIL's policy on withdrawal of ratings .
 
In August 2018, the towers on the Purnia-Biharsharif line in Bihar collapsed due to flooding in the Ganges. However, as the event has been classified as force majeure, ENICL is likely to receive deemed availability till the line is restored. Consequently, its cash flow will remain intact; the company has been receiving regular tariff for this asset since the incident. ENICL had earlier been allowed time till July 14, 2019, to complete the restoration. While the restoration is 80% complete, there is some delay on account of heavy rainfall and fresh flooding in Bihar. The company has, therefore, requested 4 additional months to complete the restoration. Continued receipt of deemed availability for the entire outage period will be a key rating sensitivity factor.
 
A similar event had occurred in August 2016, when a tower had collapsed due to flooding at the same location. This line was restored in July 2017, and ENICL had received deemed availability and full tariff for the entire duration of outage. CRISIL has taken cognisance of the fact that during the last outage in August 2016, ENICL was given an extension of six months from the initially approved deadline of January 2017 for line restoration.
 
Given the recurrence of the event, the company is taking steps to permanently strengthen the line. A new route has been worked out factoring in the region's flooding and erosion data for the past several years. The restoration cost of around Rs 75 crore is being funded through an unsecured loan from the parent, Sterlite Power Grid Ventures Ltd (SPGVL).
 
CRISIL has placed the rating on watch because till the line is restored, ENICL will continue to depend on deemed availability certificates to be eligible for full revenue receipt. CRISIL will continue to closely monitor the restoration progress and will resolve the watch once the line is restored with no impact on the company's cash flow.
 
The rating continues to reflect ENICL's stable revenue profile with healthy track record of maintaining line availability (well above 98%), assured sales under transmission service agreement (TSA), and timely collection of receivables under the point of connection (PoC) pool mechanism by Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL; 'CRISIL AAA/Stable/CRISIL A1+'). A well-defined payment structure comprising a debt service reserve account (DSRA) and a tight payment mechanism strengthen the credit risk profile further. These strengths are partially offset by exposure to operations and maintenance (O&M) risk.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description
Strengths
* Stable revenue due to availability-based tariff and assured sales under TSA: Revenue derives stability from the TSA, which ensures payment of the stipulated tariff, subject to achievement of 98% line availability annually. If cumulative availability on an annual basis is below the normative availability, revenue will reduce proportionately. However, turnover is delinked from demand, supply, and volatility in the price of electricity. Moreover, reasons for which a line may become unavailable are easily rectifiable, which minimises outage time. Line availability has been above 99% since commissioning, which is in sync with the sectoral average, and is expected to be maintained over 98% over the medium term.

* Timely collection of receivables under the PoC pool mechanism: Under the PoC mechanism, PGCIL, as the central transmission utility (CTU), collects monthly transmission charges on behalf of all the interstate transmission service (ISTS) licensees from all the designated ISTS customers. All ISTS licensees are then paid their share of transmission charges from the centrally collected pool by the CTU. This method diversifies counterparty risks, as the risk of default or delay by a designated customer is shared by all ISTS licensees, in proportion to their share in the centrally collected pool. Moreover, ENICL's contribution to the centrally collected pool is less than 1%, and the company will share any delay or shortfall in the pool in the same proportion.

* Well-defined payment structure comprising DSRA and tight payment mechanism: The company derives support from a well-defined payment waterfall structure through an escrow account, adequate debt service coverage ratio (DSCR), and liquidity facility in the form of a DSRA. The structure for the NCDs as well as the term loan stipulates upfront creation of a DSRA equivalent to principal and interest obligations for two quarters. If the DSCR falls below 1.11 times, the structure entails trapping of excess cash generated till the DSCR is restored to 1.15 times. If the DSCR falls below 1.11 times for three consecutive years, cash in the trap account will stay there for the life of the instrument. Any surplus cash available after the DSCR, DSRA, and cash trap conditions are met will be available for distribution in the surplus account on a semi-annual basis. The waterfall mechanism and conditions stipulated by the structure should ensure timely servicing of debt even under stress.

Weakness:
* Moderate O&M risks: Revenue is subject to maintenance of the stipulated line availability. Hence, it is important that the line be maintained in a good condition, thereby reducing instances of tripping and minimising outage time. Improper line maintenance may lead to revenue loss and weaken loan repayment capability. However, the risk is partially offset by the fact that O&M expenses form a small portion of the revenue, and the activity is not technically challenging and is highly routine in nature.
Liquidity

Stable revenue and strong cash accrual should amply cover debt obligation over the medium term. Apart from maintaining a six-month DSRA, ENICL had cash and cash equivalent of around Rs 50 crore as on June 30, 2019.

About the Company

ENICL, a subsidiary of Sterlite Power Transmission Ltd, has set up a double-circuit 400 kilovolt transmission line to transfer power from northeastern and eastern India to northern India. The 454-kilometre (km) line stretches from Bongaigaon in Assam to Siliguri in West Bengal (a distance of 221 km), and from Purnia to Biharsharif in Bihar (a distance of 233 km). ENICL has signed a TSA with 18 long-term transmission companies in northern India, wherein revenue, though assured, is linked to availability of the transmission line. The Purnia-Biharsharif line has been generating revenue since September 2013, while the Bongaigaon-Siliguri line has been operational since November 2014.

Key Financial Indicators
As on/for the period ended March 31 Unit 2019 2018
Revenue Rs crore 147 161
Profit After Tax (PAT) Rs crore 1 10
PAT Margin % 0.73 6.37
Adjusted debt/adjusted networth Times 6.2 6.8
Interest coverage Times 1.6 1.9

Any other information
Salient features of the NCDs

  • The NCDs have been issued in 70 strips with bullet repayment and annual interest payments.
  • Interest rates vary for strips with a maturity of up to 5 years, those with maturity between 5-10 years, and for those of more than 10 years.
  • Tenures range from 3 months to 17 years and 6 months.
  • The issuer has a call option on the NCDs at the end of the tenth year, with a coupon step-up of 25 basis points if the NCDs are not called.
  • Coupon rate will be revised upwards by 0.25% for each notch of downgrade in the credit rating below 'CRISIL AA+'.
  • NCD payments may accelerate if the rating is downgraded to 'CRISIL AA-' or lower.
  • Liquidity facility is in the form of DSRA for two quarters of principal and coupon payments. Debenture redemption reserve is considered part of DSRA.

If the promoters/sponsors dilute their shareholding in the sponsors/issuer to less than 51%, resulting in a change in control, the debenture holders will have the option to get redeemed with a prepayment premium of 2%.

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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 Term Loan NA NA 30-Jun-21 40 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07111 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 8.85% 30-Sep-19 10 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07129 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 8.85% 31-Dec-19 10 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07137 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 8.85% 31-Mar-20 10 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07145 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 8.85% 30-Jun-20 10 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07152 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 8.85% 30-Sep-20 10 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07160 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 8.85% 31-Dec-20 10 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07178 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 9.10% 31-Mar-21 12.5 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07186 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 9.10% 30-Jun-21 10 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07194 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 9.10% 30-Sep-21 10 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07202 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 9.10% 31-Dec-21 12.5 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07210 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 9.10% 31-Mar-22 10 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07228 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 9.10% 30-Jun-22 10 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07236 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 9.10% 30-Sep-22 12.5 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07244 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 9.10% 31-Dec-22 10 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07251 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 9.10% 31-Mar-23 12.5 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07269 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 9.10% 30-Jun-23 10 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07277 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 9.10% 29-Sep-23 12.5 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07285 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 9.10% 29-Dec-23 12.5 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07293 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 9.10% 29-Mar-24 12.5 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07301 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 9.10% 28-Jun-24 12.5 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07319 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 9.10% 30-Sep-24 12.5 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07327 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 9.10% 31-Dec-24 12.50 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07335 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 9.10% 31-Mar-25 12.50 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07343 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 9.10% 30-Jun-25 12.50 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07350 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 9.10% 30-Sep-25 15.00 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07368 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 9.10% 31-Dec-25 12.5 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07376 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 9.25% 31-Mar-26 15 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07384 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 9.25% 30-Jun-26 12.5 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07392 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 9.25% 30-Sep-26 15 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07400 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 9.25% 31-Dec-26 15 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07418 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 9.25% 31-Mar-27 15 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07426 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 9.25% 30-Jun-27 12.5 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07434 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 9.25% 30-Sep-27 17.5 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07442 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 9.25% 31-Dec-27 15 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07459 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 9.25% 31-Mar-28 15 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07467 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 9.25% 30-Jun-28 15 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07475 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 9.25% 29-Sep-28 17.5 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07483 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 9.25% 31-Dec-28 15 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07491 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 9.25% 31-Mar-29 15 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07509 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 9.25% 29-Jun-29 15 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07517 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 9.25% 28-Sep-29 17.5 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07525 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 9.25% 31-Dec-29 17.5 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07533 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 9.25% 29-Mar-30 17.5 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07541 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 9.25% 28-Jun-30 15 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07558 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 9.25% 30-Sep-30 17.5 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07566 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 9.25% 31-Dec-30 17.5 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07574 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 9.25% 31-Mar-31 17.5 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07582 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 9.25% 30-Jun-31 17.5 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07590 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 9.25% 30-Sep-31 15 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07608 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 9.25% 31-Dec-31 15 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07616 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 9.25% 31-Mar-32 15 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07624 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 9.25% 30-Jun-32 12.5 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07632 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 9.25% 30-Sep-32 15 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07640 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 9.25% 31-Dec-32 15 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07657 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 9.25% 31-Mar-33 15 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
INE556S07665 Non-convertible debentures 22-Jan-16 9.25% 30-Jun-33 25 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
 
Annexure - Details of Rating Withdrawn
ISIN Name of Instrument Date of Allotment Coupon Rate (%) Maturity Date Issue Size (Rs.Cr)
INE556S07103 Non-Convertible Debentures 22-Jan-16 8.85% 28-Jun-19 10
Annexure - Rating History for last 3 Years
  Current 2019 (History) 2018  2017  2016  Start of 2016
Instrument Type Outstanding Amount Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Rating
Non Convertible Debentures  LT  772.50
07-08-19 
CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing  15-05-19  CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing  03-08-18  CRISIL AAA(SO)/Stable  08-08-17  CRISIL AAA(SO)/Stable  02-11-16  CRISIL AAA(SO)/Stable  Provisional CRISIL AAA(SO)/Stable 
                17-04-17  CRISIL AAA(SO)/Stable  29-03-16  CRISIL AAA(SO)/Stable   
Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  40.00  CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing  15-05-19  CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing  03-08-18  CRISIL AAA(SO)/Stable    --  29-03-16  Withdrawal  CRISIL A-/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
Term Loan 40 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing Term Loan 40 CRISIL AAA(SO)/Watch Developing
Total 40 -- Total 40 --
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CRISILs Approach to Financial Ratios
CRISILs Bank Loan Ratings - process, scale and default recognition
Rating Criteria for Power Distribution Utilities

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