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Product | Quantum (Rs. Cr) | Long Term Rating | Short Term Rating |
Bank Loan Ratings | 269.00 | ACUITE A- | Stable | Assigned | - |
Bank Loan Ratings | 1206.50 | ACUITE A- | Stable | Reaffirmed | - |
Bank Loan Ratings | 181.00 | - | ACUITE A2+ | Assigned |
Bank Loan Ratings | 618.50 | - | ACUITE A2+ | Reaffirmed |
Total Outstanding | 2275.00 | - | - |
Total Withdrawn | 0.00 | - | - |
Rating Rationale |
Acuité has reaffirmed its long-term rating of 'ACUITE A-' (read as ACUITE A minus) and short-term rating of 'ACUITE A2+' (read as ACUITE A two plus) on the Rs. 1825.00 crore bank facilities of Chiripal Poly Films Limited (CPFL). The outlook is ‘Stable’.
Acuité has also assigned its long-term rating of 'ACUITE A-' (read as ACUITE A minus) and short-term rating of 'ACUITE A2+' (read as ACUITE A two plus) on the Rs. 450.00 crore bank facilities of Chiripal Poly Films Limited (CPFL). The outlook is ‘Stable’. Rationale for rating The rating reaffirmation factors in the improvement in operating performance of the group in FY25 (Est) owing to better realisations, in line with Acuite expectations. The rating also considers the commencement of operations for biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) and Aluminium Foil line in Jammu & Kashmir ahead of their planned commercial operation date (COD). Further, the rating continues to draw comfort from the established track record of the operations of the group over the years with a leading market share along with the extensive experience of the management in the polyfilms industry. Further, the rating also factors the moderate financial risk profile of the group marked with a healthy net worth and comfortable gearing. However, these strengths are partly offset by the moderate working capital operations of the company marked by the high gross cash accruals (GCA) days. The rating continues to remain constrained on account of industry related risk, which is highly susceptible to volatile operating margins, driven by mismatch in demand-supply dynamics and intensive competition. |
About the Company |
Incorporated in 2009 in Mumbai, Chiripal Poly Films Limited is engaged in manufacturing of biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) films, biaxially oriented polyethylene terephthalate (BOPET) films, coated films and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) chips. The company currently has three manufacutring plants each located at Ahmedabad, Hyderabad and Jammu & Kashmir. The current installed capacity for the company stands at 1,33,000 TPA for BOPP, 82,000 TPA for BOPET, 2,20,000 TPA for Chips, 14,000 TPA for Coating, 18,000 TPA for CPP, 25,000 TPA for Aluminium Foil and under implementation capacity stands at 36,000 TPA for R-PET chips. The directors of the company include Ms. Purviben Anant Anand Pokhariyal, Mr. Jyotiprasad Devkinandan Chiripal, Mr. Neeraj Kakkar, Mr. Jaiprakash Devkinandan Chiripal and Mr. Ajay Vyas.
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About the Group |
Chiripal Polyfilms Group (group) includes domestic and foreign entities (based in Dubai and Netherlands) engaged in manufacturing of BOPP films, BOPET films, Coated films and PET chips. The group also has an equity investment of 31.2% in a renewable power generation entity in the name of Renew Green (GJ FIVE) Private Limited as on March 31, 2024. Further, the group is a part of a large conglomerate of Chiripal Group which has presence in other business such as petrochemicals, textile park and education businesses.
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Unsupported Rating |
Not Applicable |
Analytical Approach |
Extent of Consolidation |
•Full Consolidation |
Rationale for Consolidation or Parent / Group / Govt. Support |
Acuite has consolidated the business and financial risk profiles of Chiripal Poly Films Limited along with its wholly owned subsidiaries and associates. This consolidation is in view of common shareholding, similar line of business and operational linkages.
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Key Rating Drivers |
Strengths |
Established track record along with experienced management |
Weaknesses |
Moderate working capital
The working capital operations of the group remains moderate marked by GCA days of 108 days in FY25 (Est.) as against 111 days in FY24, which mainly comprise of inventory and debtors along with other current assets consisting of advances to suppliers and receivables from government authorities. The debtor days stood at 40 days in FY25 (Est) as against 42 days in FY24. The inventory for the group is estimated to have remained at similar level of 41 days in FY25 as compared to previous year. However, the creditors days decreased and stood at 60 days in FY25 (Est) as against 74 days in FY24. Around 80-85 percent of the creditors are backed by letter of credit by the company. Susceptibility to volatile operating margins driven by demand-supply dynamics and competition The packaging films industry has long grappled with a persistent demand-supply imbalance. The landscape remains intensely competitive, driven by aggressive capacity expansions by a few dominant players, resulting in downward pressure on product realisations. Moreover, with key raw materials like polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin being crude oil derivatives, profitability remains vulnerable to fluctuations in global crude prices. This volatility, coupled with an oversupply scenario over the past two years, significantly impacted margins, leading to a notable decline in FY24. |
ESG Factors Relevant for Rating |
The company is committed to taking initiatives for environment conservation during plant operations and product composition. Some of the materials used are recycled and the waste generated is not hazardous in nature. Additionally, the company is developing Oxo-Biodegradable films for BOPET and BOPP applications.
The group also contribute to the society and the betterment of the community, through its established charitable trust which promotes education, health, and social development. Further, CPFL has an established risk governance framework that includes risk management committee responsible for business risk and opportunities. On the governance front, CPFL's board comprises mix of experienced and knowledgeable members which includes three executive directors and two independent directors. |
Rating Sensitivities |
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Liquidity Position |
Adequate |
The liquidity position of the group is marked adequate basis sufficient net cash accruals (NCA) against repayment obligations. The group generated NCA of Rs.177.39 crores in FY25 (Est.) as against Rs.102.19 crore of repayment obligations in the same year. Further, the NCA are expected to improve over the medium term backed by improving operating performance and absence of any further debt funded capex. The group also benefits from the financial support extended by the promoters and related parties in the form of unsecured loans which increased from Rs. 70.71 crores as on March 31, 2024 to Rs.180.80 crores as on March 31, 2025. The group also had a healthy cash and bank balance of Rs. 72.92 Crores as on March 31, 2025. Moreover, the average fund-based bank limit utilisation for last 6 months ended May 2025 stood moderate at 62.98% on closing basis. Further, the recent enhancement of working capital limits by Rs.450 crores (Rs.300 crores fund based and Rs.150 crores non fund based) shall provide additional liquidity comfort. The current ratio of the company is expected to remain around 1.24 times in FY25 (est.)
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Outlook - Stable |
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Other Factors affecting Rating |
None |
Particulars | Unit | FY 24 (Actual) | FY 23 (Actual) |
Operating Income | Rs. Cr. | 3091.56 | 3784.37 |
PAT | Rs. Cr. | 38.33 | 95.52 |
PAT Margin | (%) | 1.24 | 2.52 |
Total Debt/Tangible Net Worth | Times | 0.88 | 0.74 |
PBDIT/Interest | Times | 2.46 | 3.54 |
Status of non-cooperation with previous CRA (if applicable) |
Not Applicable |
Any Other Information |
None |
Applicable Criteria |
• Application Of Financial Ratios And Adjustments: https://www.acuite.in/view-rating-criteria-53.htm • Consolidation Of Companies: https://www.acuite.in/view-rating-criteria-60.htm • Default Recognition: https://www.acuite.in/view-rating-criteria-52.htm • Manufacturing Entities: https://www.acuite.in/view-rating-criteria-59.htm |
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