Product Quantum (Rs. Cr) (SEBI) Quantum (Rs. Cr) (Other FSR) Long Term Rating Short Term Rating Regulated By
Bank Loan Ratings 0.00 23.00 ACUITE BBB- | Stable | Reaffirmed - RBI
Total Outstanding 0.00 23.00 - - -
Total Withdrawn 0.00 0.00 - - -
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Rating Rationale

­Acuité has reaffirmed its long-term rating of 'ACUITE BBB-' (read as ACUITE triple B minus) on the Rs. 23.00 crore bank facilities of Komal Exports. The outlook remains ‘Stable’.

Rationale for Rating:
The rating reaffirmation considers the firm’s established operational track record and the management’s extensive experience along with gradual recovery in operating performance. The rating is further supported by an adequate liquidity position and above average financial risk profile. However, these strengths are partly offset by the firm’s moderate working capital intensity and capital withdrawal risk associated with the constitution of a partnership firm. The rating also constrained due to susceptibility of profitability to fluctuations in diamond prices and foreign exchange rates and geographical concentration risks in an intensely competitive gems and jewellery industry.

About the Company
Komal Exports (KE) is a Surat-based partnership firm established in 2006. The firm is promoted by Mr. Pravinbhai Jasoliya and is supported by other partners, namely Mr. Hareshbhai Jasoliya, Mr. Hiteshbhai Jasoliya, Mr. Keshavbhai Jasoliya, and Mr. Hardik Jasoliya. The firm is primarily engaged in the import of rough diamonds, processing thereof, and sale of cut and polished diamonds (CPDs), predominantly in the Si1 and Si2 clarity categories. Its polished diamonds are exported to key diamond trading hubs such as Hong Kong, Belgium, the United States (New York), Thailand, and the UAE. In the domestic market, KE primarily caters to customers located in Mumbai, one of India's major centres for diamond trading and jewellery manufacturing. In addition to this, the firm is also engaged in trading of rough diamonds from one source to other.
 
Unsupported Rating
­Not Applicable
 
Analytical Approach
­Acuite has taken a standalone view of the business and financial risk profile of Komal Exports (KE) to arrive at the rating.
 
Key Rating Drivers

Strengths

Established operational track record and experienced management
The firm is operating in gems and jewellery industry for around a decade. The partners, Mr. Pravinbhai Jasoliya, Mr. Hareshbhai Jasoliya, Mr. Hiteshbhai Jasoliya, Mr. Keshavbhai Jasoliya and Mr. Hardik Jasoliya, have experience of more than a decade in the diamond industry. The extensive experiences of the partners have helped the firm to secure orders from existing and new customers. Acuite believes that the firm will continue to benefit from the promoters' extensive experience and established presence in the diamond industry in improving its business risk profile over the medium term.

Recovery in operating performance albeit low profitability margins
The firm’s revenue stood at Rs. 344.24 Cr. in FY2026(Prov.) from Rs. 301.03 Cr. in FY2025 and Rs. 355.78 Cr. in FY2024. The recovery in revenue during FY2026 (Prov.) was primarily driven by higher sales volume of cut and polished diamonds, coupled with a significant increase in realization from rough diamond sales. The company's focus on a higher value product mix further supported overall revenue growth and improved realizations during the year. The firms EBITDA margin has marginally improved to 1.96 percent in FY2026(Prov.) against 1.73 times of previous year, indicating a stable recovery in operational efficiency. The firm has reported sales of ~Rs. 86.00 Cr. till June 2026 and expected to register revenue of ~Rs. 360.00 Cr. by the end of FY2027. The PAT margin of the firm improved and stood at 1.52 per cent in FY2026(Prov.) against 1.42 percent in FY2025. Acuite believes that the firm’s operating performance would improve steadily on the back of stable demand.

Above average financial risk profile
The firm's financial risk profile remained above average marked by modest net worth, low gearing and comfortable coverage indicators. The firm's net worth increased to Rs. 38.99 crore as on March 31, 2026 (Prov.) from Rs. 35.02 crore as on March 31, 2025, aided by the accretion of profits. The total debt stood at Rs. 18.41 Cr. as on March 31, 2026(Prov.) as against Rs. 17.39 Cr. as on March 31, 2025, primarily on account of higher short-term borrowings availed to meet the increased working capital requirements. Despite the increase in debt levels, the gearing remained low at 0.47 times as on March 31, 2026 (Prov.) from 0.50 times as on March 31, 2025. Further, the TOL/TNW ratio improved to 1.81 times as on March 31, 2026 (Prov.) from 2.96 times as on March 31, 2025. 
The firm's debt protection metrics remained comfortable with interest coverage ratio (ICR) improved marginally to 5.12 times from 5.04 times in FY2025, aided by a modest increase in operating profits and adequate coverage of interest obligations.  The debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) stood at 5.12 times as on March 31, 2026 (Prov.), compared to  5.04 times, as on March 31, 2025. Additionally, the Debt-to-EBITDA ratio improved to 2.72 times as against 3.13 times in the previous year, as the growth in EBITDA, supported by improved operating performance. Acuite believes, the firm's financial risk profile is expected to remain above average, supported by healthy internal accrual generation, a comfortable capital structure, and the absence of any major debt-funded capital expenditure plans.


Weaknesses

Moderately intensive nature of working capital operations
The firm's working capital operations remained moderately intensive, although a notable improvement was witnessed during FY2026 (Prov.). The Gross Current Assets (GCA) improved to 99 days in FY2026 (Prov.) from 149 days in FY2025, primarily driven by a significant reduction in inventory holding levels. Inventory days improved to 50 days in FY2026 (Prov.) from 99 days in FY2025, reflecting improved inventory management and faster stock rotation. The receivable days stood at 49 days in FY26 (Prov.) as against 46 days during the same period. Further, creditor days decreased to 61 days from 113 days in FY2025, primarily due to a higher proportion of purchases being undertaken on shorter credit terms and cash against-delivery basis, resulting in lower reliance on supplier credit. The average utilization of fund-based working capital limits remained moderate at around ~54.44% during the eight months ended June 2026. Acuite believes that working capital requirements are expected to remain moderately intensive over the near to medium term.

 

Susceptibility of profitability to volatility in diamond prices and fluctuation in forex rates

The firm's profitability remains susceptible to fluctuations in rough and polished diamond prices, given the inherently volatile nature of the diamond industry. The firm operates in a highly competitive and fragmented market, characterized by the presence of numerous organized and unorganized players, which limits pricing flexibility and exerts pressure on margins. Further, the firm's inventory-intensive operations expose it to inventory valuation risks arising from adverse movements in diamond prices. Additionally, the company remains exposed to foreign exchange fluctuation risk in the absence of hedging mechanism, as around 70-80% of its raw material requirements, primarily rough diamonds, are sourced through imports, while exports contribute around 5-10% of its total sales, thus it provides natural hedge to an extent.

Risk of capital withdrawal
The firm is exposed to the risk of capital withdrawal considering its partnership constitution. Any significant withdrawal from the partner’s capital will have a negative bearing on the financial risk profile of the firm.

Rating Sensitivities

Potential triggers (individual or collective) for an upward rating action:
  • Significant improvement in revenues and profitability with EBITDA above 2 per cent on a sustained basis
  • Improvement in working capital management
  • Improvement in financial risk profile
Potential triggers (individual or collective) for a downward rating action:
  • Decline in scale of operations with revenues falling below Rs. 250 crores, along with pressure on profitability
  • Increase in working capital intensity leading to higher reliance on short-term borrowings thereby exerting pressure on liquidity
  • Deterioration in financial risk profile
Liquidity Position
Adequate
The firm has an adequate liquidity marked by adequate net cash accruals (NCA) against its nil maturing debt obligations and moderate bank utilisation. The firm generated cash accruals of Rs. 5.44 Cr. during FY2026(Prov.) against the nil debt repayment obligation. The cash accruals are estimated to remain around Rs. 6.00 Cr. to 7.00 Cr. during 2027-28 with expected nil debt repayment obligations for the same period. The average utilization of the fund-based limits stood moderate around at ~54.44 per cent during the last 08 months period ended June 2026. Further, the current ratio stood moderate at 1.34 times as on March 31, 2026(Prov.), as against 1.20 times as on March 31, 2025. However, the firm’s working capital operations are moderately intensive is marked by Gross Current Assets (GCA) of 99 days as on March 31, 2026(Prov.), as against 149 days as on March 31, 2025. The firm maintains unencumbered cash and bank balance of Rs. 0.04 crore as on March 31, 2026(Prov.). Acuite believes that the liquidity of the firm is likely to remain adequate over the medium term on account of healthy cash accruals against its nominal repayment obligations.
 
Outlook
­Stable
 
Other Factors affecting Rating
­None
 

Particulars Unit FY 26 (Provisional) FY 25 (Actual)
Operating Income Rs. Cr. 344.24 301.03
PAT Rs. Cr. 5.23 4.26
PAT Margin (%) 1.52 1.42
Total Debt/Tangible Net Worth Times 0.47 0.50
PBDIT/Interest Times 5.12 5.04
Status of non-cooperation with previous CRA (if applicable)
­Not Applicable
 
Any other information
­None
 
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• 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
16 Apr 2025 Cash Credit Long Term 18.00 ACUITE BBB- | Stable (Reaffirmed)
Proposed Long Term Bank Facility Long Term 5.00 ACUITE BBB- | Stable (Reaffirmed)
18 Jan 2024 Cash Credit Long Term 13.00 ACUITE BBB- | Stable (Reaffirmed)
Cash Credit Long Term 5.00 ACUITE BBB- | Stable (Assigned)
Proposed Long Term Bank Facility Long Term 5.00 ACUITE BBB- | Stable (Assigned)
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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
Karnataka Bank Ltd Not avl. / Not appl. Cash Credit Unlisted RBI Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. 18.00 Simple ACUITE BBB- | Stable | 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. 5.00 Simple ACUITE BBB- | Stable | Reaffirmed
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