Rating Rationale
November 06, 2024 | Mumbai
Rishi Techtex Limited
Ratings reaffirmed at 'CRISIL BBB-/Stable/CRISIL A3'
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities RatedRs.34 Crore
Long Term RatingCRISIL BBB-/Stable (Reaffirmed)
Short Term RatingCRISIL A3 (Reaffirmed)
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Detailed Rationale

CRISIL Ratings has reaffirmed its ratings on the bank loan facilities of Rishi Techtex Ltd (RTL) at ‘CRISIL BBB-/Stable/CRISIL A3’.

 

The ratings continue to reflect the company’s longstanding presence, promoter’s extensive experience in the technical textile industry, and above-average financial risk profile because of comfortable debt protection metrics and a healthy capital structure. These strengths are partially offset by modest scale of operations amid intense competition and large working capital requirement.

Analytical Approach
CRISIL Ratings has evaluated the standalone business and financial risk profiles of RTL

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description

Strengths:

  • Longstanding presence and established position in the technical textile industry: RTL caters to a large customer base across various end-user industries such as agriculture, infrastructure, paints and packaging. It also has presence in the export market, which contributes 11-12% to the revenue. The top five customers contributed around 42% to the revenue in fiscal 2024. Product basket is large, comprising shade nets, mulch mats, crop covers, windbreakers, shade sails and fire protection nets.

 

  • Extensive experience of the promoters: The four-decade-long experience of the promoters in the technical textile manufacturing industry and their established relationships with customers will continue to support the business risk profile. The promoters have developed a strong understanding of the industry dynamics, which has helped them to successfully navigate several business cycles as well as build longstanding client relationships. Sales were Rs 58 crore in the first six months of fiscal 2025, and are estimated to touch Rs 120-125 crore for full fiscal.

 

  • Above-average financial risk profile: Networth was moderate at Rs 31.85 crore as on March 31, 2024, while gearing and total outside liabilities to adjusted networth ratio were healthy at 0.79 time and 1.26 times, respectively; these are expected to remain in a similar range in fiscal 2025. Debt protection metrics were robust, with interest coverage and net cash accrual to adjusted debt ratios of 2.89 times and 0.16 time, respectively, in fiscal 2024 and are expected to improve further over the medium term. Financial risk profile is expected to remain comfortable in the absence of any major debt-funded capital expenditure (capex).

 

Weaknesses:

  • Modest scale of operations: Despite being in the business for over four decades, scale remained small, though it is on an improving trend. The technical textile industry is highly fragmented, with several unorganised players catering to regional demand. Revenue is expected to remain modest over the medium term because of intense competition in the woven sacks segment, which accounts for around 55% of the turnover. Although the technical textile industry is less competitive, demand growth and scalability are gradual, which constrains revenue growth.

 

  • Working capital-intensive operations: Gross current assets were 147-154 days for the three fiscals ended March 31, 2024, backed by inventory of 92-99 days and receivables of 43-53 days. The working capital requirement is partially funded by payables of 36-44 days. Working capital cycle is expected to remain stretched over the medium term.

Liquidity: Adequate

Bank limit utilisation was around 89% for the 12 months through June 2024. Expected cash accrual of Rs 5-6 crore should suffice to cover term debt obligation of Rs 0.85-1.85 crore annually over the medium term. Current ratio was healthy at 1.56 times as on March 31, 2024, while cash and balances stood at around Rs 1.39 crore. Moderate gearing and networth provide financial cushion in case of any adverse condition or downturn in the business.

Outlook: Stable

The company is likely to continue to benefit from the extensive experience of its promoter and healthy relationships with clients.

Rating Sensitivity Factors

Upward factors:

  • Significant growth in revenue and profitability leading to increase in net cash accrual to above Rs 8 crore
  • Stable capital structure and working capital cycle supporting the financial risk profile

 

Downward factors:

  • Decline in revenue and operating margin weakening net cash accrual below 3 crore over the medium term
  • Further stretch in working capital cycle, large, debt-funded capex or sizeable dividends weakening the financial risk profile, especially liquidity

About the Company

Incorporated in 1984 and promoted by Mr Harshad Patel, RTL (formerly, Rishi Packers Ltd) manufactures woven sacks and technical textile products such as shade nets at its facility in Daman.

 

The company is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange.

Key Financial Indicators

As on/for the period ended March 31

Unit

H1 2025

2024

2023

Operating income

Rs crore

58.55

111.74

106.84

Reported profit after tax (PAT)

Rs crore

0.92

1.35

1.11

PAT margin

%

1.57

1.2

1.0

Adjusted debt/adjusted networth

Times

0.74

0.79

0.84

Interest coverage

Times

3.46

2.89

2.40

Any other information: Not Applicable

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Annexure - Details of Instrument(s)

ISIN Name of the instrument Date of
Allotment
Coupon
Rate (%)
Maturity
Date
Issue size
(Rs.Crore)
Complexity
Level
Rating assigned
with outlook
NA  Bank Guarantee  NA  NA  NA  0.2 NA  CRISIL A3 
NA  Cash Credit  NA  NA  NA  23 NA  CRISIL BBB-/Stable 
NA  Proposed Fund-Based Bank Limits  NA  NA  NA  3.75 NA  CRISIL BBB-/Stable 
NA  Term Loan  NA  NA  31-Mar-27 3.39 NA  CRISIL BBB-/Stable 
NA  Working Capital Term Loan  NA  NA  31-Mar-27 3.66 NA  CRISIL BBB-/Stable 
Annexure - Rating History for last 3 Years
  Current 2024 (History) 2023  2022  2021  Start of 2021
Instrument Type Outstanding Amount Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Rating
Fund Based Facilities LT 33.8 CRISIL BBB-/Stable   -- 14-08-23 CRISIL BBB-/Stable 09-06-22 CRISIL BBB-/Stable   -- CRISIL BBB-/Stable
      --   --   -- 07-04-22 CRISIL BBB-/Stable   -- --
      --   --   -- 28-02-22 CRISIL BBB-/Stable   -- --
Non-Fund Based Facilities ST 0.2 CRISIL A3   -- 14-08-23 CRISIL A3 09-06-22 CRISIL A3   -- CRISIL A3
      --   --   -- 07-04-22 CRISIL A3   -- --
      --   --   -- 28-02-22 CRISIL A3   -- --
All amounts are in Rs.Cr.
Annexure - Details of Bank Lenders & Facilities
Facility Amount (Rs.Crore) Name of Lender Rating
Bank Guarantee 0.2 Canara Bank CRISIL A3
Cash Credit 23 Canara Bank CRISIL BBB-/Stable
Proposed Fund-Based Bank Limits 3.75 Not Applicable CRISIL BBB-/Stable
Term Loan 3.39 Canara Bank CRISIL BBB-/Stable
Working Capital Term Loan 3.66 Canara Bank CRISIL BBB-/Stable
Criteria Details
Links to related criteria
CRISILs Approach to Financial Ratios
Rating criteria for manufaturing and service sector companies
CRISILs Bank Loan Ratings - process, scale and default recognition
CRISILs Criteria for rating short term debt

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