Rating Rationale
February 03, 2020 | Mumbai
GCRG Memorial Trust
Ratings downgraded to 'CRISIL D/CRISIL D'
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities Rated Rs.50 Crore
Long Term Rating CRISIL D (Downgraded from 'CRISIL BB/Stable')
Short Term Rating CRISIL D (Downgraded from 'CRISIL A4+')
1 crore = 10 million
Refer to annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities
Detailed Rationale

CRISIL has downgraded its ratings on the bank facilities of GCRG Memorial Trust (GMT) to 'CRISIL D/CRISIL D' from 'CRISIL BB/Stable/CRISIL A4+'.
 
The downgrade reflects delays by GMT in servicing term loan instalments from October to December 2019.
 
The ratings also reflect GMT'S exposure to regulatory risks in the education sector and intense competition. These weaknesses are partially offset by GMT's established position in the educational sector and wide range of course offerings.

Analytical Approach

Unsecured loans extended by the promoters (Rs 2.17 crore as on March 31, 2018) was treated as 75% equity and 25% debt, as these loans are interest-free, and will be retained in business over the medium term.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description
* Delay in servicing term debt obligation: The trust has delayed servicing of its term loan instalments from October to December 2019.
 
Weaknesses:
* Exposure to regulatory risks in the education sector: The courses offered by the trust have to comply with specific operational and infrastructure norms, as laid down by regulatory bodies such as All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE), which approves the courses, and the Gautam Budh Technical University, to which the institutes are affiliated. This translates into a need for regular investments in workforce and infrastructure. The course fee is also decided by the committee functioning under the aegis of the respective university, and does not fall within the powers of the society. Enhancements in the seat/ courses offered in any discipline also require approvals from AICTE.
* Exposure to intense competition: GMT operates in Lucknow and faces competition from many reputed universities and colleges in Uttar Pradesh and Delhi National Capital Region. CRISIL believes that entry of new players, and/or slowdown in student intake, because of shift in preference to other competing institutes, can weaken the trust's business risk profile.
 
Strength:
* Established regional position and wide range of course offerings: The trust runs seven institutes in Lucknow, including those offering graduation and post-graduation courses in management, engineering and medicine streams. The diversity in offerings helps mitigate risks arising from change in student preferences. The colleges are affiliated to AICTE and 4-5 universities, and offer professional courses. Total student strength is more than 2900.
Liquidity Poor

The poor liquidity is evident from delays in servicing debt obligation and the full utilisation of bank lines.

Rating Sensitivity factors
Upward factors
* Track record of timely debt servicing for at least 90 days
* Improvement in working capital management and liquidity, with no overdrawals in the cash credit limit
About the Trust

Established in 2008, GMT is a charitable trust that operates educational institutions, offering both graduate and post-graduate courses. The trust is managed by the chairman, Mr Abhishek Yadav and his brother, Mr Mohit Yadav (secretary). GMT currently operates seven institutes in Lucknow, within the same campus, offering B Tech and MBA courses along with diploma and polytechnic courses. The trust also manages a hospital within the same campus (GCRG Memorial Hospital).

Key Financial Indicators
Particulars Unit 2018 2017
Revenue Rs crore 27.24 28.35
Profit after tax (PAT) Rs crore  2.89 2.14
PAT margin % 10.61 7.55
Adjusted debt/adjusted networth Times 0.61 0.62
Interest coverage Times 3.06 4.34

Status of non cooperation with previous CRA:
GMT has not cooperated with India Ratings And Research Private Limited, which has classified it as non-cooperative vide release dated March 15, 2019. The reason provided by India Ratings And Research Private Limited is non-furnishing of information for monitoring of ratings.

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
with outlook
NA Bank Guarantee NA NA NA 11.5 CRISIL D
NA Overdraft NA 11% NA 4.00 CRISIL D
NA Rupee Term Loan NA 11% 31-Mar-24 34.5 CRISIL D
 
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  38.50  CRISIL D/ CRISIL D          31-12-18  CRISIL BB/Stable/ CRISIL A4+      Suspended 
Non Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  11.50  CRISIL D          31-12-18  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 11.5 CRISIL D Bank Guarantee 11.5 CRISIL A4+
Overdraft 4 CRISIL D Overdraft 4 CRISIL A4+
Rupee Term Loan 34.5 CRISIL D Rupee Term Loan 34.5 CRISIL BB/Stable
Total 50 -- Total 50 --
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 Education institutions
CRISILs Bank Loan Ratings
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