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Product | Quantum (Rs. Cr) | Long Term Rating | Short Term Rating |
Non Convertible Debentures (NCD) | 3473.73 | ACUITE AA | CE | Stable | Assigned | Provisional To Final | - |
Non Convertible Debentures (NCD) | 5526.27 | Provisional | ACUITE AA | CE | Stable | Reaffirmed | - |
Total Outstanding | 9000.00 | - | - |
Total Withdrawn | 0.00 | - | - |
Rating Rationale |
Acuité has converted the provisional rating on the Rs. 3473.73 Cr. Non- convertible debentures (NCD) of The Andhra Pradesh Mineral Development Corporation Limited (APMDCL) to final and assigned the long-term rating of ‘ACUITE AA (CE)’ (read as ACUITE double A (Credit Enhancement)). The outlook is ‘Stable’. The rating is converted from provisional to final post receipt of following documents.
Acuite has further reaffirmed its long-term rating of 'Provisional ACUITE AA (CE)' (read as Provisional ACUITE double A (Credit Enhancement)) on the Rs. 5526.27 Cr. non- convertible debentures (NCD) of The Andhra Pradesh Mineral Development Corporation Limited (APMDCL). The outlook is 'Stable'. The rating on the proposed Rs.5526.27 Cr. non-convertible debentures is provisional, and the final rating is subject to the following documents.
Rationale for ratingThe rating continues considers APMDCL’s complete ownership by the Government of Andhra Pradesh (GoAP) and its strong financial and operational linkages with the state government. Additionally, it considers the strategic importance of APMDCL as a nodal agency for mining in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The rating also factors in the state’s improving economic performance; however, it is constrained by its vulnerable fiscal position. Furthermore, the rating is supported by GoAP’s unconditional, irrevocable, and legally enforceable guarantee, ensuring timely servicing of interest and principal payments for the NCD’s. The structured payment mechanism established for the NCD issue also enhances the financial security of the transaction. Additionally, the rating factors in the APMDCL’s adequate liquidity profile with expected cash flow sufficiency for debt servicing, which is further backed by the maintenance of a DSRA covering peak service requirements for two quarters.Acuite further continues with CE suffix to the rating based on credit enhancement support from GoAP’s explicit guarantee for the NCD’s and replenish the upfront DSRA fully covering peak service requirement of two quarters in case of shortfall/impairment and provision of Direct Debit Mechanism (DDM) from the consolidated fund of GoAP. Further, APMDCL has prepaid a State Bank of India term loan of Rs. 550 Cr. in May-2025. |
About the Company |
Incorporated in 1961, The Andhra Pradesh Mineral Development Corporation Limited is a Hyderabad based, wholly owned entity of the GoAP engaged in the exploration, mining, and marketing of various minerals both within and outside the State of Andhra Pradesh. Mr. Pravin Kumar is the current managing director of the company.
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Unsupported Rating |
ACUITE A+| Stable
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Analytical Approach: |
Acuité has considered the standalone business and financial risk profile of APMDCL and further notched up for the support of GoAP, structured payment mechanism and provision of direct debit mechanism from the consolidated funds of GoAP.
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Key Rating Driver
Strengths |
Wholly owned by Government of Andhra Pradesh (GoAP), nodal agency for development of mining in the state Strong growth in operating performance, albeit moderation in FY2025 Structured payment mechanism DSRA shortfall guarantee from GoAP and support from DDM |
Weaknesses |
Vulnerable fiscal profile of Andhra Pradesh amid improved economic performance Susceptibility to risks related to regulations in the mining industry |
Assessment of Adequacy of Credit Enhancement under various scenarios including stress scenarios (applicable for ratings factoring specified support considerations with or without the “CE” suffix) |
Government guarantee for DSRA replenishment
The Government of Andhra Pradesh (GoAP) has provided a guarantee to cover any shortfall in the DSRA within the specified timeline. The Debenture Trustee would check the adequacy of funds available in the DSRA on the first day of every quarterly servicing cycle. In the event of any shortfall in DSRA due to impairment on account of transfer of funds to BSA or for any other reason, the DT would send DSRA shortfall notice to GoAP on the next day stating that if the amount is not fully replenished within the next 30 days, the guarantee would be invoked to the extent of such shortfall along with simultaneous triggering of Defined Recourse Mechanism (Direct Debit Mechanism) in the post invocation scenario. Stress case Scenario Acuite has stressed the projected cash flows against maturing repayment obligations and found that even in a stressed scenario, APMDCL would be able to timely meet its scheduled repayment obligations. Further, Acuite believes that, given the adequacy of the structure and unconditional, irrevocable and legally enforceable guarantee provided by Government of Andhra Pradesh (GoAP) including direct debit mechanism (DDM), APMDCL will be able to service its debt on time, even in a stress scenario. |
Rating Sensitivity |
Credit Profile of GoAP. Adherence to the stipulated transaction structure/conditions. |
All Covenants |
All covenants for the placed NCDs
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Liquidity Position |
Adequate |
The liquidity position is adequate with expected sufficient cash flows against its projected maturing repayment obligations. The average DSCR is expected to remain at ~1.78 times during the tenure of the NCDs. The cash and bank balance stood at Rs. 489.52 Cr. in FY2025 (Unaudited) as against Rs. 415.30 Cr. as on 31st December 2024 and Rs. 288.99 Cr. as on 31st March 2024. Further, the liquidity is supported by provision of upfront DSRA creation, GoAP support in the form of replenishment of DSRA balance in case of impairment or any shortfall, unconditional irrevocable and legally enforceable guarantee and provision of direct debit mechanism.
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Outlook: Stable |
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Other Factors affecting Rating |
None |
Particulars | Unit | FY 25 (Unaudited) | FY 24 (Actual) |
Operating Income | Rs. Cr. | 2958.69 | 3841.82 |
PAT | Rs. Cr. | 707.82 | 1061.19 |
PAT Margin | (%) | 23.92 | 27.62 |
Total Debt/Tangible Net Worth | Times | 0.16 | 0.24 |
PBDIT/Interest | Times | 19.22 | 22.45 |
Status of Non-cooperation with previous CRA (If Applicable) |
Not Applicable |
Supplementary disclosures for Provisional Ratings
Risks associated with the provisional nature of the credit rating |
In case there are material changes in the terms of the transaction after the initial assignment of the provisional rating and post the completion of the issuance (corresponding to the part that has been issued). Acuite will withdraw the existing provisional rating and concurrently, assign a fresh final rating in the same press release, basis the revised terms of the transaction.
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Rating that would have been assigned in absence of the pending steps/ documentation |
ACUITE A+ | Stable |
Timeline for conversion to Final Rating for a debt instrument proposed to be issued |
The provisional rating shall be converted into a final rating within 90 days from the date of issuance of the proposed debt instrument. Under no circumstance shall the provisional rating continue upon the expiry of 180 days from the date of issuance of the proposed debt instrument.
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Any Other Information |
The statutory auditors have issued qualified opinion for FY2023 and FY2024. The qualification comments include a significant amount of long-standing unsecured trade receivables, high level of contingent liabilities and loans extended to other GoAP entities, among other matters. Further, the management has provided clarifications to the auditor on these matters and has also submitted a detailed response to Acuite.
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Applicable Criteria |
• Application Of Financial Ratios And Adjustments: https://www.acuite.in/view-rating-criteria-53.htm • Default Recognition: https://www.acuite.in/view-rating-criteria-52.htm • Explicit Credit Enhancements: https://www.acuite.in/view-rating-criteria-49.htm • Group And Parent Support: https://www.acuite.in/view-rating-criteria-47.htm • Manufacturing Entities: https://www.acuite.in/view-rating-criteria-59.htm • State Government Ratings : https://www.acuite.in/view-rating-criteria-26.htm |
Note on complexity levels of the rated instrument |
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