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| Product | Quantum (Rs. Cr) (SEBI) | Quantum (Rs. Cr) (Other FSR) | Long Term Rating | Short Term Rating | Regulated By |
| Non Convertible Debentures (NCD) | 100.00 | 0.00 | ACUITE B | Stable | Reaffirmed | - | SEBI |
| Total Outstanding | 100.00 | 0.00 | - | - | - |
| Total Withdrawn | 0.00 | 0.00 | - | - | - |
| Note:- For activities or ratings of instruments falling under the purview of Financial Sector Regulators other than SEBI, the grievance / dispute redressal mechanisms and investor protection mechanisms provided by SEBI shall not be available. |
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Rating Rationale |
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Acuité has reaffirmed its long-term rating of ‘ACUITE B’ (read as ACUITE B) on the Rs. 100.00 Cr. Non-Convertible Debentures of Iinspira Springdale Private Limited (ISPL). The outlook is ‘Stable’.
Rationale for rating The rating reaffirmation factors in the nascent stage of the project, which exposes the company to elevated project execution. The rating remains constrained by the lower than expected project progress, low customer advances till date and tightness of cashflows against the near approaching debt principal repayments from Sep 2026. Moreover, debt servicing is also expected to be met through promoter infusions timely infusion of which remains critical. However, the rating draws comfort from the long-standing experience and established track record of promoter i.e Inspira group for more than two decades in real estate business. |
| About the Company |
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Incorporated on May 8, 2023, ISPL is a group company of the Bengaluru-based Inspira Group. The group is currently developing a villa project, 'Trees of Life', located in the Sarjapur region of Bengaluru, comprising 211 villas. The company is currently managed by its directors, Mr. Akarsh S and Mr. Aravinda MS.
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Not Applicable
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| Analytical Approach |
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Acuité has considered standalone business and financial risk profiles of ISPL to arrive at the rating.
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| Key Rating Drivers |
| Strengths |
| Established track record of the group with experienced management
ISPL is a group company of Inspira Builders LLP, a Bangalore-based real estate developer engaged in commercial and residential projects. The firm is managed by Mr. Prabhu Ur, Mr. Aravind MS, and Mr. Akarsh Reddy. The group has over two decades of experience in real estate development through various executed projects. Inspira Group has completed ~18 projects and is currently having 4 ongoing projects. Further, the group has delivered over 1.5 million square feet of residential and commercial spaces. |
| Weaknesses |
| High project execution risk
The project is estimated to be developed at a total cost of Rs.480 crore, proposed to be funded through promoter equity of Rs.31 crore, NCDs of Rs.100 crore, and the balance through customer advances comprising of ~74% of the total cost. Although the promoters had infused the envisaged Rs.31 crore as of March 31, 2025, the project's funding risk remains elevated due to its significant reliance on customer advances. Of the Rs.100 crore NCD proceeds raised, approximately Rs.47 crore was utilized towards repayment of existing project debt, including unsecured loans from promoters, with the remaining amount earmarked for project development Further, as of July 31, 2026, the company had achieved sales of 8.8% of the saleable area and received customer collections of merely Rs.1 crore, indicating lower demand than envisaged earlier. Additionally, the project has not yet been formally launched. On the implementation front, ISPL has acquired 293,779 sq. ft. of the total saleable area to date, while Inspira BM Constructions LLP, another group entity, has acquired 6,329 sq. ft. The group is yet to acquire approximately 4% of the project's land area from the existing landowners. Consequently, the project continues to face elevated funding, implementation, and demand risks, resulting in a high overall project execution risk profile. Susceptibility to geographical concentration, real estate cyclicality, regulatory risks and intense competition in the industry The operations of the group are majorly located in and around Bangalore which keeps the firm exposed to geographic concentration risk. Further, the real estate industry in India is highly fragmented with most of the real estate developers, having a city specific or region-specific presence. The risks associated with real estate industry are cyclical in nature and directly linked to drop in property prices and interest rate risks, which could affect the operations. Moreover, the industry is also exposed to certain regulatory risks linked to stamp duty and registration tax directly impacting the demand and thus the operating growth of real estate players. Hence, business risk profile will remain susceptible to risks arising from any industry slowdown. |
Rating Sensitivities
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| Liquidity Position |
| Stretched |
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The company’s liquidity position is expected to remain stretched, given the project's nascent stage, significant upfront funding requirements, and high dependence on customer advances for project execution and debt servicing. The company is expected to generate net proceeds of Rs.36 crore during the 9M ending FY27, against repayment obligations of approximately Rs.34 crore over the same period, indicating a tight liquidity profile with a limited buffer for contingencies. The projected cash flows also assume promoter support in the form of an equity contribution of Rs.10 crore towards debt servicing requirements, which remains crucial. Further, the company had cash and cash equivalents of Rs.0.42 crore as of March 31, 2026, providing limited liquidity comfort.
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| Outlook - Stable |
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| Other Factors affecting Rating |
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| Particulars | Unit | FY 26 (Actual) | FY 25 (Actual) |
| Operating Income | Rs. Cr. | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| PAT | Rs. Cr. | (0.21) | 0.00 |
| PAT Margin | (%) | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Total Debt/Tangible Net Worth | Times | (485.96) | 3.64 |
| PBDIT/Interest | Times | (2084.00) | (5.08) |
| Status of non-cooperation with previous CRA (if applicable) |
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• Default Recognition :- https://www.acuite.in/view-rating-criteria-52.htm • Application Of Financial Ratios And Adjustments: https://www.acuite.in/view-rating-criteria-53.htm • Real Estate Entities: https://www.acuite.in/view-rating-criteria-63.htm |
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