Product Quantum (Rs. Cr) (SEBI) Quantum (Rs. Cr) (Other FSR) Long Term Rating Short Term Rating Regulated By
Bank Loan Ratings 0.00 126.64 ACUITE B | Stable | Reaffirmed - RBI
Bank Loan Ratings 0.00 28.36 - ACUITE A4 | Reaffirmed RBI
Total Outstanding 0.00 155.00 - - -
Total Withdrawn 0.00 0.00 - - -
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Rating Rationale

­Acuite has reaffirmed the long-term rating of 'ACUITÉ B' (read as ACUITÉ B) on the Rs. 126.64 Cr. bank facilities of Andrew Yule and Co Limited (AYCL) and reaffirmed the short-term rating of 'ACUITÉ A4' (read as ACUITÉ A Four) on the Rs. 28.36 Cr. bank facilities of Andrew Yule and Co Limited (AYCL). The outlook is ‘Stable’

Rationale for Rating:

The rating factors in the company’s long track record of operations, marginal moderation in operating revenue during FY2026 albeit marginal improvement in Q1FY2027 operating revenue to Rs. 58.30 crore as against Rs. 56.14 crore in Q1FY2026. The rating is, constrained by increasing operating losses in FY2026, primarily due to higher labour costs in the tea division, along with a constrained financial risk profile marked by declining net worth and weak debt protection and coverage indicators. The working capital cycle remained intensive during FY2026. While liquidity remained stretched during the year, the company has received financial assistance of Rs. 30 crore from the Government of India and Rs. 5 crore from the Tea Board and has recently availed a working capital term loan under ECGLS 5 scheme of Rs. 12 crore, which has supported and improved its overall liquidity position.


About the Company

Based in Kolkata, Andrew Yule and Co Limited is a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) in the medium and light engineering sector, engaged in the manufacturing of tea, transformers, regulators and rectifiers, circuit breakers, switches, industrial fans, and tea machinery, as well as undertaking turnkey projects. Incorporated in 1919, the company has a long-standing presence in the engineering and manufacturing industry. The company's directors are Mr. Vijay Mittal, Mr. Kulbhushan Malhotra, Mr. Sharad Kumar, Ms. Swapna Tripathy, Mr. Sanjay Verma, and Mr. Ananta Mohan Singh.

 
Unsupported Rating
­Not Applicable
 
Analytical Approach
­Acuite has considered the standalone financial and business risk profiles of AYCL to arrive at the rating.
 
Key Rating Drivers

Strengths
Established Market position with diversified business segment:

The company was taken over by the Government of India (GoI) in 1979 and currently GoI holds an 89.25 percent stake, supporting its established market position and long-standing relationships with customers and suppliers. AYCL operates primarily through three divisions: the Tea Division, which contributes around 45 percent of total revenue, while the Electrical and Engineering divisions contribute about 35 percent and 20 percent, respectively. Although revenue from the Tea Division has been declining, revenues from the Electrical and Engineering divisions have remained stable. Further, the company’s outstanding order book of Rs. 139.94 crore in the Electrical division and Rs. 13.22 crore in the Engineering division as of June 2026 provides moderate revenue visibility over the medium term.


Weaknesses

Declining Operating Performance:
The company’s scale of operations moderated to Rs. 295.28 crore in FY2026 from Rs. 310.91 crore in FY2025, primarily due to lower revenue from the Tea Division on account of reduced black tea production volumes and from the Engineering Division owing to lower realization from industrial fans. However, revenue from the Electrical Division improved by around 16 percent during FY2026 compared to FY2025, supported by increased demand for transformers. During Q1FY2027, the company reported total operating revenue of Rs.58.30 crore as against Rs. 56.14 crore in Q1FY2026. The company’s EBITDA margin moderated to (31.92 percent) in FY2026 from (20.37 percent) in FY2025, mainly due to higher production costs in the Tea Division. Further, the company sold a 1.84 percent stake in its associate company during FY2026, resulting in a one-time gain of Rs. 58.42 crore, which supported other income and partially mitigated losses during the year. Consequently, the PAT margin stood at (10.53 percent) in FY2026 as compared to (8.21 percent) in FY2025. Acuite believes that the company’s operating performance may improve over the medium term; however, improvement in profitability will remain a key monitorable.

Weak Financial Risk Profile:
The financial risk profile of AYCL stood weak marked by reduced net worth, moderate gearing and weak coverage indicators. Total net worth reduced to Rs.75.58 crore in FY 26 from Rs.101.32 crore in FY 25 mainly due to accumulation of losses. Gearing ratio also increased to 1.61 times in FY 26 from 1.04 times in FY 25. Debt Protection metrics stood below average with Interest coverage and Debt service coverage ratio stood at (0.31) times and (0.14) times in FY 26 as compared to (0.00) times and 0.14 times in FY 25. ToL/TNW and Debt/EBITDA stood at 5.61 times and (18.22) times in FY 26. Acuite believes that financial risk profile will continue to remain weak over the medium term. .

Intensive Working Capital Cycle:
The working capital cycle remained intensive, although it improved marginally, with gross current assets reducing to 236 days in FY26 from 248 days in FY25, primarily driven by an improvement in debtor days. Debtor days improved to 109 days in FY26 from 147 days in FY25, supported by a change in the sales policy of the electrical division from March 2026. Collection periods in the tea and engineering divisions generally range between 15-30 days, whereas in the electrical division collections were historically higher at 100-120 days due to direct sales to the Karnataka State Electricity Board. However, with the company shifting a majority of transformer sales to EPC contractors from March 2026 onwards, the average collection period has reduced to around 70-75 days. Inventory days increased to 54 days in FY26 from 39 days in FY25, although inventory holding generally remains in the range of 45-60 days. Creditor days moderated to 239 days in FY26 from 351 days in FY25, mainly due to high year-end booking in the previous year. Further, other current assets increased to Rs. 42.11 crore in FY26 from Rs. 39.49 crore in FY25, primarily on account of higher balances with revenue authorities. Acuité believes the company's working capital cycle is likely to improve going forward, supported by the revised payment mechanism and faster collections in the electrical division.

Rating Sensitivities

Potential triggers (individual or collective) for an upward rating action:
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  • Improvement in scale of operation to more than Rs. 350 crore along with improvement in profitability
  • Improvement in financial risk profile mainly debt protection metrices
Potential triggers (individual or collective) for a downward rating action:

 

  • Further increase in losses leading to liquidity constraints

  • If net worth declines to Rs. 50 crore or less

Liquidity Position
Stretched

Liquidity marked stretched of AYCL supported by Net cash accrual of Rs. (24.18) crore against the long-term debt repayment of Rs.5 lakhs in FY 26. The Current ratio stood at 0.50 times in FY 26. Fund base utilisation stood at 94% for six months ended July 26. The NCA is continues to remain negative in the medium term however repayment is expected to be around Rs.2-3 crore for FY 27 and FY 28. As per management this repayment will be made through either by support received from Govt. of India or through Asset monetizing. Further the Company has maintained cash and bank balance of Rs.4.11 crore in FY 26
The company's liquidity profile is supported by financial assistance aggregating Rs. 35 crore, comprising Rs. 30 crore from the Government of India and Rs. 5 crore from the Tea Board of India, received in April 2026, along with an additional Emergency Credit Line of Rs. 12 crore availed in July 2026. Moreover, the Company is in the process of selling a parcel and expects the transaction to be completed within the next 2 to 3 months. The proposed sale consideration is estimated at around Rs. 93 crore, with an expected profit of approximately Rs. 80 crore from the transaction. Upon successful completion, the proceeds are expected to significantly strengthen the Company's liquidity position and support its overall financial profile. Acuite believes that liquidity may improve supported support received from Govt. of India and expected sales proceeds from land sale.

 
Outlook: Stable
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Other Factors affecting Rating
­None
 

Particulars Unit FY 26 (Actual) FY 25 (Actual)
Operating Income Rs. Cr. 295.28 310.91
PAT Rs. Cr. (31.09) (25.53)
PAT Margin (%) (10.53) (8.21)
Total Debt/Tangible Net Worth Times 1.61 1.04
PBDIT/Interest Times (0.31) 0.00
Status of non-cooperation with previous CRA (if applicable)
­Not Applicable
 
Any other information
­None
 
Applicable Criteria
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• 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
Note on complexity levels of the rated instrument

Date Name of Instruments/Facilities Term Amount (Rs. Cr) Rating/Outlook
09 Jun 2025 FBN/FBP/FBD/PSFC/FBE Short Term 1.10 ACUITE A4 (Reaffirmed)
Bank Guarantee (BLR) Short Term 1.50 ACUITE A4 (Reaffirmed)
Bank Guarantee (BLR) Short Term 17.00 ACUITE A4 (Reaffirmed)
Letter of Credit Short Term 20.00 ACUITE A4 (Reaffirmed)
Bank Guarantee (BLR) Short Term 0.76 ACUITE A4 (Reaffirmed)
Cash Credit Long Term 22.00 ACUITE B | Stable (Reaffirmed)
Term Loan Long Term 1.08 ACUITE B | Stable (Reaffirmed)
Term Loan Long Term 0.39 ACUITE B | Stable (Reaffirmed)
Secured Overdraft Long Term 30.00 ACUITE B | Stable (Reaffirmed)
Cash Credit Long Term 6.51 ACUITE B | Stable (Reaffirmed)
Cash Credit Long Term 13.00 ACUITE B | Stable (Reaffirmed)
Cash Credit Long Term 37.69 ACUITE B | Stable (Reaffirmed)
Term Loan Long Term 0.94 ACUITE B | Stable (Reaffirmed)
Proposed Long Term Bank Facility Long Term 3.03 ACUITE B | Stable (Reaffirmed)
07 Mar 2025 FBN/FBP/FBD/PSFC/FBE Short Term 1.10 ACUITE A4 (Reaffirmed)
Bank Guarantee (BLR) Short Term 0.76 ACUITE A4 (Assigned)
Bank Guarantee (BLR) Short Term 1.50 ACUITE A4 (Assigned)
Bank Guarantee (BLR) Short Term 17.00 ACUITE A4 (Reaffirmed)
Letter of Credit Short Term 20.00 ACUITE A4 (Reaffirmed)
Cash Credit Long Term 37.69 ACUITE B | Stable (Assigned)
Cash Credit Long Term 22.00 ACUITE B | Stable (Assigned)
Secured Overdraft Long Term 18.72 ACUITE B | Stable (Upgraded from ACUITE C)
Secured Overdraft Long Term 11.28 ACUITE B | Stable (Assigned)
Proposed Long Term Bank Facility Long Term 3.03 ACUITE B | Stable (Upgraded from ACUITE C)
Term Loan Long Term 0.94 ACUITE B | Stable (Assigned)
Term Loan Long Term 0.39 ACUITE B | Stable (Assigned)
Cash Credit Long Term 6.51 ACUITE B | Stable (Upgraded from ACUITE C)
Cash Credit Long Term 13.00 ACUITE B | Stable (Assigned)
Term Loan Long Term 1.08 ACUITE B | Stable (Assigned)
05 Jun 2024 Bank Guarantee/Letter of Guarantee Short Term 7.00 ACUITE A4 (Downgraded & Issuer not co-operating* from ACUITE A4+)
Letter of Credit Short Term 2.50 ACUITE A4 (Downgraded & Issuer not co-operating* from ACUITE A4+)
Bank Guarantee/Letter of Guarantee Short Term 13.00 ACUITE A4 (Downgraded & Issuer not co-operating* from ACUITE A4+)
Letter of Credit Short Term 9.00 ACUITE A4 (Downgraded & Issuer not co-operating* from ACUITE A4+)
FBN/FBP/FBD/PSFC/FBE Short Term 1.10 ACUITE A4 (Downgraded & Issuer not co-operating* from ACUITE A4+)
Cash Credit Long Term 7.50 ACUITE C (Downgraded & Issuer not co-operating* from ACUITE BB)
Cash Credit Long Term 14.51 ACUITE C (Downgraded & Issuer not co-operating* from ACUITE BB)
Secured Overdraft Long Term 11.75 ACUITE C (Downgraded & Issuer not co-operating* from ACUITE BB)
22 Feb 2024 Letter of Credit Short Term 2.50 ACUITE A4+ (Reaffirmed & Issuer not co-operating*)
FBN/FBP/FBD/PSFC/FBE Short Term 1.10 ACUITE A4+ (Reaffirmed & Issuer not co-operating*)
Bank Guarantee/Letter of Guarantee Short Term 13.00 ACUITE A4+ (Reaffirmed & Issuer not co-operating*)
Letter of Credit Short Term 9.00 ACUITE A4+ (Reaffirmed & Issuer not co-operating*)
Bank Guarantee/Letter of Guarantee Short Term 7.00 ACUITE A4+ (Reaffirmed & Issuer not co-operating*)
Cash Credit Long Term 14.51 ACUITE BB (Reaffirmed & Issuer not co-operating*)
Cash Credit Long Term 7.50 ACUITE BB (Reaffirmed & Issuer not co-operating*)
Secured Overdraft Long Term 11.75 ACUITE BB (Reaffirmed & Issuer not co-operating*)
22 Nov 2023 Bank Guarantee/Letter of Guarantee Short Term 13.00 ACUITE A4+ (Reaffirmed & Issuer not co-operating*)
Letter of Credit Short Term 9.00 ACUITE A4+ (Reaffirmed & Issuer not co-operating*)
Bank Guarantee/Letter of Guarantee Short Term 7.00 ACUITE A4+ (Reaffirmed & Issuer not co-operating*)
Letter of Credit Short Term 2.50 ACUITE A4+ (Reaffirmed & Issuer not co-operating*)
FBN/FBP/FBD/PSFC/FBE Short Term 1.10 ACUITE A4+ (Reaffirmed & Issuer not co-operating*)
Cash Credit Long Term 14.51 ACUITE BB (Downgraded & Issuer not co-operating* from ACUITE BB+)
Cash Credit Long Term 7.50 ACUITE BB (Downgraded & Issuer not co-operating* from ACUITE BB+)
Secured Overdraft Long Term 11.75 ACUITE BB (Downgraded & Issuer not co-operating* from ACUITE BB+)
13 Oct 2023 Bank Guarantee/Letter of Guarantee Short Term 13.00 ACUITE A4+ (Reaffirmed & Issuer not co-operating*)
Letter of Credit Short Term 9.00 ACUITE A4+ (Reaffirmed & Issuer not co-operating*)
Bank Guarantee/Letter of Guarantee Short Term 7.00 ACUITE A4+ (Reaffirmed & Issuer not co-operating*)
Letter of Credit Short Term 2.50 ACUITE A4+ (Reaffirmed & Issuer not co-operating*)
FBN/FBP/FBD/PSFC/FBE Short Term 1.10 ACUITE A4+ (Reaffirmed & Issuer not co-operating*)
Cash Credit Long Term 14.51 ACUITE BB+ (Reaffirmed & Issuer not co-operating*)
Cash Credit Long Term 7.50 ACUITE BB+ (Reaffirmed & Issuer not co-operating*)
Secured Overdraft Long Term 11.75 ACUITE BB+ (Reaffirmed & Issuer not co-operating*)
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Lender’s Name ISIN Facilities Listing Status Regulated By Date Of Issuance Coupon Rate Maturity Date Quantum
(Rs. Cr.)
Complexity Level Rating
Punjab National Bank Not avl. / Not appl. Bank Guarantee (BLR) Unlisted RBI Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. 0.76 Simple ACUITE A4 | Reaffirmed
Union Bank of India Not avl. / Not appl. Bank Guarantee (BLR) Unlisted RBI Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. 1.50 Simple ACUITE A4 | Reaffirmed
THE KARUR VYSYA BANK LIMITED Not avl. / Not appl. Bank Guarantee (BLR) Unlisted RBI Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. 15.00 Simple ACUITE A4 | Reaffirmed
Indian Bank Not avl. / Not appl. Cash Credit Unlisted RBI Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. 6.51 Simple ACUITE B | Stable | Reaffirmed
Punjab National Bank Not avl. / Not appl. Cash Credit Unlisted RBI Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. 37.69 Simple ACUITE B | Stable | Reaffirmed
Union Bank of India Not avl. / Not appl. Cash Credit Unlisted RBI Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. 22.00 Simple ACUITE B | Stable | Reaffirmed
THE KARUR VYSYA BANK LIMITED Not avl. / Not appl. Cash Credit Unlisted RBI Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. 10.00 Simple ACUITE B | Stable | Reaffirmed
Indian Bank Not avl. / Not appl. FBN/FBP/FBD/PSFC/FBE Unlisted RBI Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. 1.10 Simple ACUITE A4 | Reaffirmed
THE KARUR VYSYA BANK LIMITED Not avl. / Not appl. Letter of Credit Unlisted RBI Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. 10.00 Simple ACUITE A4 | Reaffirmed
Not Applicable Not avl. / Not appl. Proposed Long Term Bank Facility Unlisted RBI Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. 11.38 Simple ACUITE B | Stable | Reaffirmed
ICICI BANK LIMITED Not avl. / Not appl. Secured Overdraft Unlisted RBI Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. 25.00 Simple ACUITE B | Stable | Reaffirmed
Union Bank of India Not avl. / Not appl. Term Loan Unlisted RBI 06 Nov 2023 Not avl. / Not appl. 30 Nov 2027 1.08 Simple ACUITE B | Stable | Reaffirmed
Indian Bank Not avl. / Not appl. Term Loan Unlisted RBI 25 Jun 2026 Not avl. / Not appl. 31 May 2031 1.14 Simple ACUITE B | Stable | Reaffirmed
Punjab National Bank Not avl. / Not appl. Term Loan Unlisted RBI 05 Jun 2026 Not avl. / Not appl. 31 May 2031 7.46 Simple ACUITE B | Stable | Reaffirmed
Union Bank of India Not avl. / Not appl. Term Loan Unlisted RBI 27 May 2026 Not avl. / Not appl. 30 Apr 2031 4.38 Simple ACUITE B | Stable | Reaffirmed
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