Press Release June 05, 2026 ASANSOL ALLOYS PRIVATE LIMITED Rating Assigned and Reaffirmed

Product	Quantum (Rs. Cr) (SEBI)	Quantum (Rs. Cr) (Other FSR)	Long Term Rating	Short Term Rating	Regulated By
Bank Loan Ratings	0.00	4.00	ACUITE BBB- | Stable | Assigned	-	RBI
Bank Loan Ratings	0.00	11.22	ACUITE BBB- | Stable | Reaffirmed	-	RBI
Bank Loan Ratings	0.00	1.70	-	ACUITE A3 | Assigned	RBI
Bank Loan Ratings	0.00	27.30	-	ACUITE A3 | Reaffirmed	RBI
Total Outstanding	0.00	44.22	-	-	-
Total Withdrawn	0.00	0.00	-	-	-

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Rating Rationale

­Acuité has reaffirmed the long-term rating of ‘ACUITE BBB-’ (read as ACUITE triple B minus) and the short-term rating of ‘ACUITE A3’ (read as ACUITE A three)  on the Rs. 38.52 Cr. bank facilities of Asansol Alloys Private Limited. The outlook is 'Stable'. ­Further, ­Acuite has assigned the long term rating of 'ACUITE BBB-' (read as ACUITE triple B minus) and the short term rating of 'ACUITE A3' (read as ACUITE A three) on the Rs. 5.70 Cr. bank facilities of Asansol Alloys Private Limited. The outlook is 'Stable'. Rationale for rating  The rating reaffirmation factors in the stable operating performance, moderate financial risk profile with modest net worth and low gearing along with adequate liquidity position. The rating also factors in the long-standing experience of the promoters and healthy relationship with customers. However, the rating remains constrained on account of moderately intensive working capital operations with high level of working capital utilisation and susceptibility of profitability to volatility in raw material prices amidst presence in highly fragmented and competitive industry.

About the Company

­Incorporated in 2007, Asansol Alloys Private Limited (AAPL) is engaged in the manufacturing of silico manganese, with an installed capacity of 22,000 MTPA at its facility in Asansol, West Bengal. The company is managed by its promoters, Mr. Joginder Singh and Mr. Kamaljit Kaur, who oversee its day-to-day operations.

Unsupported Rating

­Not Applicable

Analytical Approach

­­­Acuité has taken a standalone view of the business and financial risk profile of AAPL to arrive at the rating.

Key Rating Drivers

Strengths

Established operational track record and extensive experience of the promoters The company is into manufacturing of silico manganese for over two decades. The promoters of the company Mr. Joginder Singh and Mrs. Kamaljit Kaur have been engaged in the ferro alloy industry over a decade. This has helped the company in establishing relationship with its suppliers and customers which helps in bagging advance orders. Acuite believes, the promoters’ extensive experience and expertise of the business and healthy relations with customers and suppliers will continue to support the business. Stable operating performance The company reported an increase in revenue to Rs. 177.86 crore in FY2026 (Prov.) from Rs. 157.43 crore in FY2025, supported by improvement in average realizations during the period. A significant portion of the company’s sales, approximately 50%, is directed towards merchant exporters. The remaining sales are focused on the domestic market. The company exports mainly from Southeast Asian Countries. Also, the company fully utilized its total installed capacity during FY2025 as against of ~94.46% capacity utilization in FY2024. Further, the operating profitability margin of the company stood at 4.40 per cent in FY2026(Prov.) as against of 4.62 per cent in the previous year. The net profitability margin of the company also stood at 2.15 per cent in FY2026(Prov.) as compared to 2.01 per cent in the previous year. Acuite believes, the operating performance would improve steadily on the back of expected capacity expansion in near to medium term. ­Moderate financial risk profile The financial risk profile of the company stood moderate marked by moderate net worth, low gearing and moderate debt protection metrics.  The tangible net worth stood modest at Rs. 41.85 crore as on 31 March 2026(Prov.) as against Rs. 37.77 crore as on 31 March, 2025. The total debt of the company for FY2026(Prov.) stood at Rs. 10.11 crore includes Rs. 0.25 crore of long-term debt, Rs. 8.06 crore of short-term debt, and Rs.1.80 crore of CPLTD as on 31 March, 2026(Prov.). The gearing (debt-equity) stood low at 0.24 times as on 31 March, 2026(Prov.) as against 0.49 times as on 31 March, 2024. Interest Coverage Ratio stood at 6.02 times for FY2026(Prov.) as against 3.99 times for FY2025. Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) stood at 2.18 times in FY2026(Prov.) as against 1.76 times in FY2024. Total outside Liabilities/Total Net Worth (TOL/TNW) stood at 0.87 times as on 31 March, 2026(Prov.) as against 1.15 times as on 31 March, 2025. Net Cash Accruals to Total Debt (NCA/TD) stood at 0.54 times for FY2026(Prov.) as against 0.27 times for FY2025. The company is undertaking capital expenditure towards enhancing the installed capacity by 26000 tons in a phased manner with total cost of Rs. 35.00 Cr, which would be funded through the debt of Rs. 24.50 Cr and rest through promoter’s funds. The capex is expected to complete by March 2027. Notwithstanding the benefits of the capex plans, the financial risk profile is expected to moderate further in near to medium term.

Weaknesses

Moderately intensive working capital operations The working capital operations of company are moderately intensive, marked by gross current assets (GCA) of 96 days in FY2026(Prov.) as against 114 days in FY2025. The inventory days of company stood at 85 days in FY2026(Prov.)  as against 112 days in FY2025. The average inventory holding period is around 2-3 months; however, the company had stocked up inventory during FY2025, contributing to the increase in inventory days. The debtor days of the company also increased to 4 days in FY2026 (Prov.)  as against 1 days in FY2025. The company majorly deals with advance payment. But for the merchant exports, the average credit period allowed is around 07-10 days. The creditor days of the company also stood at 51 days for FY2026(Prov.) as against 85 days for FY2025. The average credit period allowed by suppliers is 30-45 days. The average consolidated fund-based bank limit utilization for the past 06 months ending April 2026 is ~91.03 per cent of the sanctioned amount and Non fund based utilisation for the same period is ~79.11 per cent. Acuite believes that the ability of the company to manage its working capital operations efficiently will remain a key rating sensitivity. Susceptibility of profitability to volatility in raw material prices  The company’s profitability is highly susceptible to volatility in prices of the key raw material. Any sharp upward movement in the raw material prices and the inability of the company to pass on the increased cost of raw materials may result in further dip in operating margins. Acuite believes, the profit margins of the company likely to remain exposed to inherent cyclicality in the steel industry and volatility in raw material prices. Presence in highly fragmented and competitive industry The Ferro Alloys industry is marked by the presence of a large number of organized and unorganized players owing to low entry barriers. The company faces intense competition from the presence of several mid to large sized players in the said industry. The presence of a large number of players has a direct impact on pricing, restricts bargaining power having an adverse impact on margins.

Rating Sensitivities

Potential triggers (individual or collective) for an upward rating action:

Significant improvement in the scale of operations with growth of over 25 per cent and above along with maintaining healthy profitability Improvement in the financial risk profile Improvement in working capital management

Potential triggers (individual or collective) for a downward rating action:

Decline in operating performance with revenues falling below Rs. 150 Cr. or decline in operating margins Increase in debt levels thereby impacting the financial risk profile Elongation in the working capital cycle

Liquidity Position

Adequate

­The company’s liquidity position is adequate marked by sufficient net cash accruals against its maturing debt obligations. The company has net cash accruals of Rs. 5.48 crore as against repayment obligation of Rs. 1.76 crore during FY2026 (Prov.). The NCA are expected to remain in the range of Rs. 5.00 – 8.00 crore against its maturing debt obligations in the range of Rs. 1.00-3.00 crore during FY2027-FY2028. The company maintains unencumbered cash and bank balances of Rs. 0.11 crore as on March 31, 2026(Prov.). The current ratio stands at 1.31 times as on March 31, 2026(Prov.) as against 1.23 times as on March 31, 2025. The average consolidated fund-based bank limit utilization for the past 06 months ending April 2026 is ~91.03 per cent of the sanctioned amount and Non fund based utilisation for the same period is ~79.11 per cent. Acuité believes that the liquidity of the company is likely to remain adequate over the medium term on account of sufficient net cash accruals against its maturing debt obligations.

Outlook

­Stable

Other Factors affecting Rating

­None

Key Financials

Particulars	Unit	FY 26 (Provisional)	FY 25 (Actual)
Operating Income	Rs. Cr.	177.86	157.43
PAT	Rs. Cr.	3.83	3.16
PAT Margin	(%)	2.15	2.01
Total Debt/Tangible Net Worth	Times	0.24	0.49
PBDIT/Interest	Times	6.02	3.99

Status of non-cooperation with previous CRA (if applicable)

­Not Applicable

Any other information

­None

Applicable Criteria

• Default Recognition :- https://www.acuite.in/view-rating-criteria-52.htm • Manufacturing Entities: https://www.acuite.in/view-rating-criteria-59.htm • Application Of Financial Ratios And Adjustments: https://www.acuite.in/view-rating-criteria-53.htm

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Rating History

Date Name of Instruments/Facilities Term Amount (Rs. Cr) Rating/Outlook 07 Mar 2025 Letter of Credit Short Term 2.00 ACUITE A3 (Upgraded from ACUITE A4+) Bank Guarantee/Letter of Guarantee Short Term 6.50 ACUITE A3 (Upgraded from ACUITE A4+) Bank Guarantee (BLR) Short Term 7.05 ACUITE A3 (Upgraded from ACUITE A4+) Bank Guarantee (BLR) Short Term 5.95 ACUITE A3 (Upgraded from ACUITE A4+) Cash Credit Long Term 1.00 ACUITE BBB- | Stable (Upgraded from ACUITE BB+) Cash Credit Long Term 5.00 ACUITE BBB- | Stable (Upgraded from ACUITE BB+) Cash Credit Long Term 5.00 ACUITE BBB- | Stable (Upgraded from ACUITE BB+) Term Loan Long Term 4.17 ACUITE BBB- | Stable (Upgraded from ACUITE BB+) Proposed Long Term Bank Facility Long Term 1.85 ACUITE BBB- | Stable (Upgraded from ACUITE BB+) 27 Dec 2024 Letter of Credit Short Term 2.00 ACUITE A4+ (Downgraded & Issuer not co-operating* from ACUITE A3+) Bank Guarantee/Letter of Guarantee Short Term 6.50 ACUITE A4+ (Downgraded & Issuer not co-operating* from ACUITE A3+) Bank Guarantee (BLR) Short Term 7.05 ACUITE A4+ (Downgraded & Issuer not co-operating* from ACUITE A3+) Bank Guarantee (BLR) Short Term 5.95 ACUITE A4+ (Downgraded & Issuer not co-operating* from ACUITE A3+) Term Loan Long Term 5.60 ACUITE BB+ (Downgraded & Issuer not co-operating* from ACUITE BBB | Stable) Cash Credit Long Term 5.00 ACUITE BB+ (Downgraded & Issuer not co-operating* from ACUITE BBB | Stable) Cash Credit Long Term 5.00 ACUITE BB+ (Downgraded & Issuer not co-operating* from ACUITE BBB | Stable) Cash Credit Long Term 1.00 ACUITE BB+ (Downgraded & Issuer not co-operating* from ACUITE BBB | Stable) Working Capital Term Loan Long Term 0.37 ACUITE BB+ (Downgraded & Issuer not co-operating* from ACUITE BBB | Stable) Proposed Long Term Bank Facility Long Term 0.05 ACUITE BB+ (Downgraded & Issuer not co-operating* from ACUITE BBB | Stable) 09 Oct 2023 Letter of Credit Short Term 2.00 ACUITE A3+ (Reaffirmed) Bank Guarantee/Letter of Guarantee Short Term 6.50 ACUITE A3+ (Reaffirmed) Bank Guarantee (BLR) Short Term 7.05 ACUITE A3+ (Reaffirmed) Bank Guarantee (BLR) Short Term 5.95 ACUITE A3+ (Assigned) Cash Credit Long Term 1.00 ACUITE BBB | Stable (Reaffirmed) Cash Credit Long Term 5.00 ACUITE BBB | Stable (Reaffirmed) Cash Credit Long Term 5.00 ACUITE BBB | Stable (Reaffirmed) Term Loan Long Term 5.60 ACUITE BBB | Stable (Reaffirmed) Working Capital Term Loan Long Term 0.37 ACUITE BBB | Stable (Reaffirmed) Proposed Long Term Bank Facility Long Term 0.05 ACUITE BBB | Stable (Assigned)

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