Rating Rationale
April 15, 2020 | Mumbai
Tessitura Monti India Private Limited
Ratings downgraded to 'CRISIL BB+/Negative/CRISIL A4+'
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities Rated Rs.167.03 Crore
Long Term Rating CRISIL BB+/Negative (Downgraded from 'CRISIL BBB-/Stable')
Short Term Rating CRISIL A4+ (Downgraded from 'CRISIL A3')
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 Tessitura Monti India Private Limited (TMIPL) to 'CRISIL BB+/Negative/CRISIL A4+' from 'CRISIL BBB-/Stable/CRISIL A3'.
 
The downgrade reflects the weakening of TMIPL's business risk profile due to the slowdown in exports as well as domestic demand, which is likely to impact the operating performance. The company primarily exports to Italy and other European countries, where operations are disrupted from February 2020 due to the outbreak of Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19). Further, domestic demand has also remained subdued post the announcement of a nation-wide lockdown by the central government from March 23, 2020. TMIPL's operating performance, primarily operating profitability is estimated to be weaker in fiscal 2020 than the previous fiscal and also from earlier expectation. Further, the performance in fiscal 2021 will also be impacted due to the ongoing lockdown and Covid-19 outbreak. Any significant delays in realising payments from customers can exert severe pressure on working capital management and liquidity. Restoration of normalcy and the ability of the business to revert to operational stability remains critical and will be monitored.
 
The ratings reflect the extensive experience of the promoters in the textile industry, established clientele and moderate financial risk profile. These strengths are partially offset by susceptibility to volatility in foreign exchange (forex) rates and large working capital requirements.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description
Strengths: 
* Extensive experience of the promoters: TMIPL's business risk profile is supported by technological and operational support from the parent, Tessiture Monti SPA (TMS), which has long-standing experience and market position in the premium shirting fabric business. The company benefits from the parent's assured offtake and significant presence in the European market. Moreover, TMIPL's established brand in the premium fabric segment, long-standing relationships with clients and healthy domestic business should continue to aid the company.
 
* Established clientele: In the domestic business, TMIPL is the preferred supplier for at least half the fabric requirement of Laguna Clothing Pvt Ltd (Laguna), which manufactures premium shirts and has a facility in Bengaluru. Further, riding on the strong technological support from its parent, the company caters to premium brands such as Hugo Boss, Valentino SpA, Brook Brothers, Zara, and Ted Baker, in the overseas market, and Raymond, Zodiac, ITC, and Van Heusen in the domestic market.
 
* Moderate financial risk profile: Networth is estimated to have remained around Rs 103 crore, while gearing was comfortable at 1 time, as on March 31, 2020. Capital structure is expected to remain comfortable supported by the absence of major debt-funded capital expenditure (capex). All planned capex has been postponed. Debt protection metrics are adequate with interest coverage estimated at about 2 times in fiscal 2020.
 
Weaknesses:
* Expected dip in operating performance: Revenue is expected to remain subdued in the near term because of headwinds in both export and domestic markets. With steady fixed costs and dip in revenue, operating margin is estimated to have fallen to around 6.5% in fiscal 2020 from 8.0% the previous fiscal. Further, the company's performance in the first quarter of 2021 would be severely constrained due to the impact of the lockdown imposed in the domestic and export markets. The ability of the company to ramp-up its operations and elevate the operating performance remain critical. Also 40-50% of the revenues accrue directly from the overseas market (largely Europe, with sales denominated in euro). The company remains vulnerable to any steep volatility in forex rates, as reflected in forex loss of Rs 5.8 crore in fiscal 2018.
 
* Large working capital requirement: Gross current assets are estimated at a significant 300 days as on March 31, 2020, because of substantial receivables and inventory of 60-120 and 150 days, respectively. Moreover, working capital cycle may get stretched and exert pressure on liquidity as realisation may get delayed amid lockdown.
Liquidity Stretched

Liquidity is likely to remain stretched over the near to medium term. Cash accruals are expected to dip significantly and be at Rs 7-8 crore annually against repayment obligation of Rs 4 crore over the medium term. Any delays in realisation of receivables could strain liquidity. Bank limit is utilised at an average of 85% in the 9 months through February 2020. The cash and bank balance remained at Rs 5 crore as on March 31, 2019, supporting liquidity partly.

Outlook: Negative

CRISIL believes TMIPL's operations will be impacted amid disruption in demand and orders from its customers on account of the Covid-19 outbreak.

Rating Sensitivity factors
Upward factors
* Significant and sustained increase in revenue and operating profitability resulting in cash accruals of over Rs 12 crore.
* Improvement in working capital management.
 
Downward factors
* Dip in revenue or operating margin resulting in cash accruals of less than Rs 5 crore.
* Weakening of the financial risk profile due to stretched working capital cycle.
About the Company

TMIPL manufactures dyed yarn fabric, primarily for shirts. It is a closely held subsidiary of TMS, the textile arm of Monti Spa, Italy. TMIPL has installed capacity to produce 12 million metre (m) of dyed yarn shirting fabric and 8 million m of finished/process fabric.

Key Financial Indicators
Particulars Unit 2019 2018
Revenue Rs crore 246.5 244.4
Profit after tax (PAT) Rs crore 6.75 -1.93
PAT margin % 2.74 -0.79
Adjusted debt / adjusted networth Times 0.97 1.19
Interest coverage Times 3.25 2.25

Status of non cooperation with previous CRA:
TMIPL has not cooperated with Brickworks Ratings India Pvt. Ltd., which led to its classification as 'issuer not cooperative' vide release dated Mar 23, 2020. The reason provided by Brickworks Ratings India Pvt. Ltd is non-furnishing of information for monitoring of ratings.

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. Cr)
Rating Assigned  with Outlook
NA Bank Guarantee NA NA NA 2 CRISIL A4+
NA Inland/Import Letter of Credit NA NA NA 10 CRISIL A4+
NA Packing Credit in Foreign Currency NA NA NA 20 CRISIL A4+
NA Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility NA NA NA 35 CRISIL BB+/Negative
NA Standby Line of Credit NA NA NA 5 CRISIL BB+/Negative
NA Term Loan NA NA Mar-2023 15.03 CRISIL BB+/Negative
NA Working Capital Facility NA NA NA 80 CRISIL BB+/Negative
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  155.03  CRISIL BB+/Negative/ CRISIL A4+      11-07-19  CRISIL BBB-/Stable/ CRISIL A3    --  31-08-17  Withdrawan/ Withdrawn  CRISIL BBB/Negative/ CRISIL A3+ 
            09-07-19  CRISIL BBB-/Stable/ CRISIL A3           
Non Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  12.00  CRISIL A4+      11-07-19  CRISIL A3    --  31-08-17  Withdrawn  CRISIL A3+ 
            09-07-19  CRISIL A3           
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 2 CRISIL A4+ Bank Guarantee 2 CRISIL A3
Inland/Import Letter of Credit 10 CRISIL A4+ Inland/Import Letter of Credit 10 CRISIL A3
Packing Credit in Foreign Currency 20 CRISIL A4+ Packing Credit in Foreign Currency* 20 CRISIL A3
Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility 35 CRISIL BB+/Negative Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility 35 CRISIL BBB-/Stable
Standby Line of Credit 5 CRISIL BB+/Negative Standby Line of Credit 5 CRISIL BBB-/Stable
Term Loan 15.03 CRISIL BB+/Negative Term Loan 15.03 CRISIL BBB-/Stable
Working Capital Facility 80 CRISIL BB+/Negative Working Capital Facility 80 CRISIL BBB-/Stable
Total 167.03 -- Total 167.03 --
* sublimit of Rs.2 Cr. as pre-shipment credit
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
Rating Criteria for Cotton Textile Industry
CRISILs Approach to Recognising Default
CRISILs Bank Loan Ratings
The Rating Process
Understanding CRISILs Ratings and Rating Scales

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