Rating Rationale
June 28, 2019 | Mumbai
Salasar Yarns Private Limited
Long-term rating upgraded to 'CRISIL BB+/Stable' ; short-term rating reaffirmed
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities Rated Rs.23.75 Crore
Long Term Rating CRISIL BB+/Stable (Upgraded from 'CRISIL BB/Stable')
Short Term Rating CRISIL A4+ (Reaffirmed)
1 crore = 10 million
Refer to annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities
Detailed Rationale

CRISIL has upgraded its ratings on the long-term bank loan facilities of Salasar Yarns Private Limited (SYPL; part of Salasar group) to 'CRISIL BB+/Stable' from 'CRISIL BB/Stable, while reaffirming the rating on the short term facilities at 'CRISIL A4+'.
 
The upgrade reflects an improvement in the group's performance reflected in estimated revenue of Rs 82.70 crore in fiscal 2019, increased from Rs 38.58 crore in fiscal 2018. Working capital cycle has also improved reflected in gross current asset (GCA) days of 139 as on March 31, 2019 (226 days as on March 31, 2018) with improvement in debtors and inventory cycle. This led to improvement in financial risk profile with gearing of 1.77 time and total outside liabilities to adjusted networth (TOLANW) of 2.01 time as on March 31, 2019. Debt protection metrics continues to remain above-average.
 
The ratings continue to reflect promoters' extensive experience in the textile industry, established customer relationship and above-average financial risk profile. These rating strengths are partially offset by average scale of operations in intensely competitive industry and large working capital requirements.

Analytical Approach

For arriving at the rating, CRISIL has combined the business and financial risk profile of SYPL, Parag International (PI), and Salasar Filament Pvt Ltd (SFPL). These entities, together referred to as Salasar Group, have similar business, common promoters, procurement, customers and administrative teams.
 
Unsecured loans from promoters and family members of Rs. 12.99 crore as on March 31, 2019 are treated as neither debt nor equity as they are expected to continue in the business.

Please refer Annexure - List of entities consolidated, which captures the list of entities considered and their analytical treatment of consolidation. 

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description
Strengths:
* Promoters' extensive experience in the textile industry:
Promoters' extensive experiences of over 2 decades in the textile industry and their understanding of the dynamics of the local market has helped establish strong relationships with suppliers and customers. The group also benefits from a diversified end user industry as warp knitted fabrics find application in various industries.

* Above-average financial risk profile: The group has networth of Rs 19.75 crore, with gearing and TOLANW, of 1.67 time and 2.01 time, respectively as on March 31, 2019, (2.48 times and 2.38 time respectively, a year ago). Debt protection metrics are marked by interest coverage of 2.7 times and net cash accruals to total debt of 0.24 times for fiscal 2019, (2.59 times and 0.19 time, respectively in fiscal 2018). With steady operating margins and moderate debt levels, the financial risk profile will remain at similar level over the medium term.

Weaknesses:
* Average scale of operations in an intensely competitive industry:
Salasar Group's business risk profile remains constrained on account of its average scale of operations with revenues of Rs 82.70 crores in fiscal 2019. This is because of intense competition in the industry leading to limited bargaining power and pricing flexibility. Although, the scale is estimated to increase, it will remain moderate over the medium term.

* Large working capital requirements: Although improved, the working capital requirements are remains high with gross current assets (GCA) of 139 days as on March 31, 2019, marked by high debtors of 48 days and inventory of 45 days. Limited credit for raw material purchases increases the net working capital requirements, leading to moderate dependence on bank limits. Management of working capital will remain key monitorable.
Liquidity

Salasar group has moderate liquidity driven by expected net cash accruals of Rs. 10-12 crore for fiscal 2020 and fiscal 2021, which will be sufficient to meet its maturing term debt obligations of around Rs. 6.6 crore annually over the medium term. The bank limits of Rs. 16.50 crore have been moderately utilized at around 77% for last 12 months ended May 2019. It had unencumbered cash and bank balance of Rs 1.48 crore as on March 31, 2019. It also receives fund support from promoters in the form of unsecured loans of Rs 12.99 crore as on March 31, 2019. CRISIL expects internal accruals, unutilized bank limits, cash & cash equivalents, and fund support from promoters to be sufficient to meet its incremental working capital requirements over the medium term.

Outlook: Stable

CRISIL believes that the Salasar group will continue to benefit over the medium term from its promoters' extensive industry experience. The outlook may be revised to 'Positive' if sustained increase in revenues, while maintaining operating margin leads to higher cash accruals and better financial risk profile. Conversely, the outlook may be revised to 'Negative' if decline in revenue or profitability, unanticipated large debt-funded capital expenditure or stretch in working capital cycle, weakens financial risk profile.

About the Group

SYPL, incorporated in 1999, PI established in 2008, and SFPL, incorporated in 2011, are engaged in manufacturing of wrap knitted fabrics and trading of nylon yarn at Surat, Gujarat. The group is owned and managed by Mr. Sanjay Todi, Mr. Rajesh Todi, and Mr. Parag Todi.

Key Financial Indicators
Particulars Unit 2019* 2018
Revenue Rs. Cr. 82.70 38.58
Profit After Tax (PAT) Rs. Cr. 1.51 -0.51
PAT Margins % 1.8 -1.3
Adjusted Debt/Adjusted Net worth Times 1.77 2.48
Interest coverage Times 2.71 2.59
*provisional

Any other information: Not applicable

Note on complexity levels of the rated instrument:
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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 0.5 CRISIL A4+
 NA Cash Credit NA NA NA 10 CRISIL BB+/Stable
NA Term Loan NA NA Jul-2022 13.25 CRISIL BB+/Stable
 
Annexure ' List of entities consolidated
Names of Entities Consolidated Extent of Consolidation Rationale for Consolidation
Salasar Filament Pvt Ltd Full
Similar business, common promoters, procurement, customers and administrative teams.
 
 
Parag International Full
Similar business, common promoters, procurement, customers and administrative teams.
 
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
Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  23.25  CRISIL BB+/Stable      31-07-18  CRISIL BB/Stable  09-08-17  CRISIL BB+/Stable    --  -- 
Non Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  0.50  CRISIL A4+      31-07-18  CRISIL A4+  09-08-17  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 .5 CRISIL A4+ Bank Guarantee .5 CRISIL A4+
Cash Credit 10 CRISIL BB+/Stable Cash Credit 10 CRISIL BB/Stable
Term Loan 13.25 CRISIL BB+/Stable Term Loan 13.25 CRISIL BB/Stable
Total 23.75 -- Total 23.75 --
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
Criteria for rating entities belonging to homogenous groups
The Rating Process

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