Product Quantum (Rs. Cr) Long Term Rating Short Term Rating
Bank Loan Ratings 26.00 ACUITE BBB+ | Stable | Assigned -
Bank Loan Ratings 84.00 - ACUITE A2+ | Assigned
Total Outstanding 110.00 - -
Total Withdrawn 0.00 - -
 
Rating Rationale

­Acuite has assigned its long-term rating of 'ACUITE BBB+' (read as ACUITE triple B plus) and the short-term rating of 'ACUITE A2+' (read as ACUITE A two plus) on the Rs.110 Cr. bank facilities of Globe Civil Projects Limited (GCPL). The Outlook is 'Stable'.

Rationale for Rating
The assigned rating reflects the company’s established operational track record of over two decades in the civil infrastructure sector. It also factors in the improving scale of operations and profitability, a healthy unexecuted order book of approximately Rs. 870 crore as on December 31, 2025, providing revenue visibility for the next 2.5–3 years, and a healthy financial risk profile.


The company was listed on July 1, 2025, through a 100% fresh issue IPO amounting to Rs. 119 crore. The proceeds have been deployed towards working capital requirements, capital expenditure for procurement of construction equipment and machinery, and the balance towards general corporate purposes and issue-related expenses. Liquidity remains adequate, supported by unutilized IPO proceeds of Rs. 15.37 crore as on December 31, 2025.

However, these strengths are partially offset by the company’s working-capital-intensive operations, reflected in elevated gross current asset days, along with the tender-based nature of its business.

About the Company

Globe Civil Projects Limited, incorporated in 2002 and headquartered in New Delhi, is engaged in the construction of educational institutions, healthcare facilities, railway infrastructure, residential housing, and commercial office projects. The company is led by a board comprising Mr. Nipun Khurana, Mr. Vipul Khurana, Mr. Ved Prakash Khurana, Mr. Radhakrishnan Nagarajan, Ms. Nalini Shastri Vanjani, Mr. Rajender Pal Chandel, and Mr. Dayal Sarup Sachdev. Over the years, the company has developed a strong execution track record, having successfully completed 37 projects, and is currently executing 17 ongoing projects across its operational segments.

 
Unsupported Rating
­Not Applicable
 
Analytical Approach
­Acuite has considered the standalone business and financial risk profile of Globe Civil Projects Limited (GCPL) to arrive at the rating.
 
Key Rating Drivers

Strengths
­Experienced Management
The company, managed by the Khurana family, began its operations in 1991 as a proprietorship firm undertaking contractual works and was subsequently converted into a limited company in 2002. The promoters possess extensive industry experience and have successfully executed several large-scale projects for reputed clients, including Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), the Academic and Administrative Block at AIIMS Raipur, the Academic Block at IIT Gandhinagar, Delhi Public School (DPS) Society, and Indian Railways. Acuité believes that going forward, the growth of the company will be aided by the long track record of operations and the management’s strong understanding of market dynamics.

Improving scale of operations & profitability margins
The company witnessed an improvement in its scale of operations by 10.54% marked by an operating income of Rs. 325.99 Cr. in FY 2025 as against Rs. 294.91 Cr in FY 2024. The EBITDA margin of the company improved & stood at 16.57% in FY 25 as against 15.14% in FY 24. Though the company’s profitability is exposed to volatility in raw material, it has an in-built price escalation clause for major raw materials in most of its contracts. The PAT margin of the company improved & stood at 7.38% in FY 25 against 5.22% in FY 24. The net cash accrual increased from Rs. 19.22 Cr. in FY 24 to Rs. 27.95 Cr. in FY 25. As per 9M FY 26, the company has booked net revenue of Rs. 246.09 Cr. along with EBITDA & net margin of 15.69% & 7.14% respectively. Acuite believes that the company’s scale of operations in near to medium term supported by stable margins on account of healthy order book.

Healthy financial risk profile
The financial risk profile of the company is healthy marked by net-worth, moderate gearing and comfortable debt protection metrices. The tangible net worth of the company improved & stood at Rs. 106.29 Cr. as on 31st March 2025 against Rs. 77.69 Cr. as on 31st March 2024. The improvement in net worth is mainly due to accretion of net profits into reserves, preferential allotment during the FY 25, and issue of bonus shared in the ratio of 16:1 to the existing equity shareholders by capitalizing reserves (retained earnings). Post the IPO allotment in July 2025, the tangible net worth of the company further improved to Rs. 224.87 crores as on 30th September 2025. The gearing ratio & TOL/TNW of the company improved & stood at 1.39 & 2.41 times in FY 25 against 1.60 & 2.88 times in FY 24 respectively. Further, the debt coverage indicators of the company marked by ISCR & DSCR stood at 2.88 & 1.42 times respectively for FY 25. ROCE of the company stood at 23.33% for FY 25. Acuite believes that the company’s financial risk profile will improve in the near term in the absence of any debt funded capex planned.

Weaknesses
­Working Capital operations
The working capital operations of the company remain intensive, as reflected in the high GCA of 344 days in FY25. The intensity is primarily driven by elevated inventory holding of 150 days and debtor realization period of 160 days during the year. According to the management, the company is required to procure bulk materials such as steel, cement, pipes, and mechanical/electrical components, etc. well in advance to avoid execution delays, resulting in high inventory levels. The debtor days remain stretched due to milestone-based billing, with collections often delayed, particularly from government departments. Acuite believes that the company’s working capital cycle is expected to remain intensive going forward, given the inherent nature of EPC operations.

Tender based natured of operations
The company’s operations remain predominantly tender-driven, exposing it to intense competition from established EPC contractors as well as regional players. This results in pressure on bid margins and can lead to volatility in the order inflow. Additionally, the tender-based model often entails elongated project award timelines, pricing rigidity, and susceptibility to delays in project execution, thereby impacting overall profitability and cash-flow visibility.
Rating Sensitivities
  • ­Movement in scale of operations & profitability margins.
  • Timely execution of its order book.
  • Elongation in Working Capital Operation
 
Liquidity Position
Adequate
The liquidity profile of the company is adequate marked by unutilized IPO proceeds of Rs. 15.37 crore in form of fixed deposits as on 31st December 2025. The net cash accruals of company stood at Rs. 27.95 Cr. in FY 2025 against the current maturities of debt obligation of Rs. 13.87 crore for the same period indicating sufficient cushion for any future endeavours. The company has cash & bank position of Rs. 0.38 cr. and current ratio stood at 1.25 times for FY 25. The average fund-based bank limit utilization stood at 87.38% for the last six months’ period ending December 2025. Acuite believes the company's liquidity profile will remain adequate, supported by steady accruals and the absence of debt-funded capital expenditure (such as purchasing heavy machinery), as these will be funded from unutilized IPO proceeds.
 
Outlook - Stable
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Other Factors affecting Rating
­None.
 

Particulars Unit FY 25 (Actual) FY 24 (Actual)
Operating Income Rs. Cr. 325.99 294.91
PAT Rs. Cr. 24.05 15.38
PAT Margin (%) 7.38 5.22
Total Debt/Tangible Net Worth Times 1.39 1.60
PBDIT/Interest Times 2.88 2.10
Status of non-cooperation with previous CRA (if applicable)
­None.
 
Any other information
­None.
 
Applicable Criteria
• Default Recognition :- https://www.acuite.in/view-rating-criteria-52.htm
• Infrastructure Sector: https://www.acuite.in/view-rating-criteria-51.htm
• Application Of Financial Ratios And Adjustments: https://www.acuite.in/view-rating-criteria-53.htm

Note on complexity levels of the rated instrument


Rating History :
­Not Applicable
 

Lender’s Name ISIN Facilities Date Of Issuance Coupon Rate Maturity Date Quantum
(Rs. Cr.)
Complexity Level Rating
Canara Bank Not avl. / Not appl. Bank Guarantee (BLR) Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. 20.00 Simple ACUITE A2+ | Assigned
KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK LIMITED Not avl. / Not appl. Bank Guarantee (BLR) Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. 29.00 Simple ACUITE A2+ | Assigned
ICICI BANK LIMITED Not avl. / Not appl. Bank Guarantee (BLR) Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. 28.00 Simple ACUITE A2+ | Assigned
ICICI BANK LIMITED Not avl. / Not appl. Cash Credit Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. 10.00 Simple ACUITE BBB+ | Stable | Assigned
Canara Bank Not avl. / Not appl. Cash Credit Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. 10.00 Simple ACUITE BBB+ | Stable | Assigned
KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK LIMITED Not avl. / Not appl. Cash Credit Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. 6.00 Simple ACUITE BBB+ | Stable | Assigned
Canara Bank Not avl. / Not appl. Letter of Credit Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. 7.00 Simple ACUITE A2+ | Assigned

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