Rating Rationale
July 31, 2019 | Mumbai
Vikram Private Limited
Suspension revoked; 'CRISIL B/Stable/CRISIL A4' assigned to bank debt
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities Rated Rs.16 Crore
Long Term Rating CRISIL B/Stable (Assigned; Suspension Revoked) 
Short Term Rating CRISIL A4 (Assigned; Suspension Revoked) 
1 crore = 10 million
Refer to annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities
Detailed Rationale

CRISIL has revoked the suspension of its ratings on the bank facilities of Vikram Private Limited (VPL) and has assigned its 'CRISIL B/Stable/CRISIL A4' ratings to the bank facilities of VPL. CRISIL had suspended the ratings on June 26, 2014, on account of non-cooperation by VPL with CRISIL's efforts to undertake a review of the ratings. The company has now shared the requisite information, enabling CRISIL to assign its ratings.
 
The rating reflect deterioration in the business profile of the company, high working capital intensive operations, susceptibility of operating margin to volatility in raw material prices, and its stretched liquidity position. These strength are partially offset by extensive industry experience of the promoters.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description
Weakness
* Deterioration in business profile:
VPL's business profile has deteriorated in fiscal 2019 reflected from dip in topline. The revenues dipped from around Rs 121 crores in fiscal 2018 to around Rs 97 crores in fiscal 2019. The same is primarily on account of discontinuation of steel product trading business. The topline is expected to remain moderate in the range of Rs 85-90 crores over the medium term.  

* Working capital intensive operations: The operations of the company has deteriorated over the years as reflected from increase in gross current asset (GCA) days over the last few fiscals. The GCA days have increased from around 118 days as on March 31, 2016 to around 294 days as on March 31, 2019. The increase in GCA days is primarily on account of non-realization of old debtors over the last few fiscals. As such, the debtor days has increased from around 70 days as on March 31, 2016 to around 172 days as on March 31, 2019. Efficacy of working capital management over the medium term will be key rating driver.

* Stretched liquidity position: The liquidity position of the company is stretched as reflected from high bank limit utilization. The bank limits have remained utilized at around 100% over the last 3 months ending June 2019. However, the company is expected to generate cash accruals of around Rs 1.5-2 crores which would be sufficient to meet yearly repayment obligation of around Rs 0.3 crore. The bank limit utilization is expected to remain high driven primarily by high working capital intensive nature of operations.

* Susceptibility of operating margin to volatility in raw material prices, and vulnerability to cyclicality in the infrastructure and real estate sectors: Cost of production and profit margin are heavily dependent on raw material prices. On account of variation in raw material prices, operating margin has also been volatile. The operating profitability though have improved from 3.3% in fiscal 2018 to 5.2% in fiscal 2019, the same remains susceptible to the volatility of the raw material and finished goods prices. Furthermore, profitability is linked to the fortunes of the inherently cyclical steel industry, which has strong correlation with overall growth in gross domestic product. Operating performance will remain susceptible to volatility in raw material prices, and offtake by key user sectors

Strengths:
* Extensive industry experience of the promoters:
VPL is presently being managed by Mr. Dibyaranjan Behera and Mr. R. K. Jena (has over 2 decades in iron and steel industry). Mr. R.K. Jena has joined VPL only in May 2012. The promoters have healthy relationship with suppliers and customers. Healthy relationship with customers and suppliers have helped the company increase its sales from manufacturing segment over the last few fiscals through fiscal 2019.
Liquidity

The liquidity position of the company is stretched as reflected from high bank limit utilization. The bank limits have remained utilized at around 100% over the last 3 months ending June 2019. However, the company is expected to generate cash accruals of around Rs 1.5-2 crores which would be sufficient to meet yearly repayment obligation of around Rs 0.3 crore. The bank limit utilization is expected to remain high driven primarily by high working capital intensive nature of operations.

Outlook: Stable

CRISIL believe VPL will continue to benefit from the extensive experience of its promoter, and established relationships with clients and suppliers.  The outlook may be revised to 'Positive' in case of healthy increase in scale of operations along with sustenance of profitability and if improvement in working capital cycle leads to improvement in liquidity position of the company.  The outlook may be revised to 'Negative' if further stretch in working capital cycle or any large debt-funded capital expenditure weakens financials and liquidity profile of the company.

About the Company

VPL was incorporated in 2000. The company manufactures sponge iron at its unit in Lahunipara (Orissa) with installed capacity of 60000 MTPA. It also engages in opportunistic trading in steel products, such as structural and torque steel.

Key Financial Indicators
As on / for the period ended March 31  Units 2019* 2018
Operating income Rs crore 96.48 120.59
Reported profit after tax (PAT) Rs crore 1.27 0.16
PAT margins % 1.3 0.1
Adjusted Debt/Adjusted Net worth Times 3.05 3.70
Interest coverage Times 1.65 1.57
*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 Cash Credit NA NA NA 11.8 CRISIL B/Stable
NA Bank Guarantee NA NA NA 1.0 CRISIL A4
NA Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility NA NA NA 3.2 CRISIL B/Stable
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  15.00  CRISIL B/Stable                  Suspended 
Non Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  1.00  CRISIL A4                  Suspended 
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 1 CRISIL A4 -- 0 --
Cash Credit 11.8 CRISIL B/Stable -- 0 --
Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility 3.2 CRISIL B/Stable -- 0 --
Total 16 -- Total 0 --
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 short term debt

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