Press Release LALITHA CHEM INDUSTRIES PRIVATE LIMITED September 27, 2023 Rating Reaffirmed and Issuer not co-operating

Product	Quantum (Rs. Cr)	Long Term Rating	Short Term Rating
Bank Loan Ratings	35.00	ACUITE BB+ | Reaffirmed | Issuer not co-operating*	-
Bank Loan Ratings	90.00	-	ACUITE A4+ | Reaffirmed | Issuer not co-operating*
Total Outstanding Quantum (Rs. Cr)	125.00	-	-

Rating Rationale

­Acuité has reaffirmed the long-term rating of ‘ACUITE BB+’ (read as ACUITE double B plus) and short-term rating of ‘ACUITE A4+ (read as ACUITE A four plus) on the Rs. 125.00 crore bank facilities of Lalitha Chem Industries Private Limited. The rating continues to be flagged as “Issuer Not Cooperating” and is based on the best available information.

About the Company

­Lalitha Chem Industries Private Limited was incorporated in 1990. It is engaged in manufacturing and trading of organic and inorganic chemicals such as PVC Plasticizers, CPVC Compounds, Calcium Zinc Stabilizers, Tin Stabilizers for PVC, Metallic Stearates, and Lubricants which are mainly used in irrigation and infrastructure industries. It is based in Thane. Mr. Subray Sadshiv Hosmane, Mrs. Veena Subray Hosmane, Mrs. Suma Subray Hosmane are directors of the company.

About the Group

Thane based ­Lalitha Group was established in the year 1978 by Hosamane family. The chief promoters of this Group are Mr. Subray S Hosamane and Mrs. Veena Hosamane. The Lalitha Group consists of Lalitha Chem Industries Private Limited, Subray Catal Chem Private Limited and Ala Chemicals Private Limited. This group is engaged into manufacturing of organic and inorganic chemicals like PVC Plasticizers, CPVC Compounds, Calcium Zinc Stabilizers, Tin Stabilizers for PVC, Metallic Stearates, Lubricants etc., which are used in the irrigation and infra industries mainly which is contributing more than 90% of its revenue. The group is in the business for the past four decades. The group’s marketing and plant operations are managed by Mr. Subray S Hosamane with the support of team of people and the finance, administration and other activities are looked after by the CFO of the Group.

Non-cooperation by the issuer/borrower:

­­Acuité has been requesting for data, information and undertakings from the rated entity for conducting surveillance & review of the rating. However, the issuer/borrower failed to submit such information before the due date. Acuité believes that information risk is a critical component in such ratings, and non-cooperation by the issuer along with unwillingness to provide information could be a sign of potential deterioration in its overall credit quality. This rating is, therefore, being flagged as “Issuer not-cooperating”, in line with prevailing SEBI regulations and Acuité’s policies.

Limitation regarding information availability:

­The rating is based on information available from sources other than the issuer / borrower (in the absence of information provided by the issuer / borrower). Acuité endeavoured to gather information about the entity / industry from the public domain. Therefore, Acuité cautions lenders and investors regarding the use of such information, on which the indicative credit rating is based.

Rating Sensitivity

­No information provided by the issuer / available for Acuite to comment upon.

All Covenants

­Not Applicable

Liquidity Position

­No information provided by the issuer / available for Acuite to comment upon.

Outlook

­Not Applicable

Other Factors affecting Rating

­Not Applicable

Key Financials

Particulars	Unit	FY 22 (Actual)	FY 21 (Actual)
Operating Income	Rs. Cr.	436.63	424.45
PAT	Rs. Cr.	17.64	12.22
PAT Margin	(%)	4.04	2.88
Total Debt/Tangible Net Worth	Times	1.08	0.38
PBDIT/Interest	Times	4.93	3.41

Status of non-cooperation with previous CRA

­Not Applicable

Any other information

­Acuité is yet to receive the latest No Default Statement (NDS) from the rated entity, despite repeated requests and follow-ups.

Applicable Criteria

• Manufacturing Entities: https://www.acuite.in/view-rating-criteria-59.htm • 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 • Consolidation Of Companies: https://www.acuite.in/view-rating-criteria-60.htm

Note on Complexity Levels of the Rated Instrument

­In order to inform the investors about complexity of instruments, Acuité has categorized such instruments in three levels: Simple, Complex and Highly Complex. Acuite’ s categorisation of the instruments across the three categories is based on factors like variability of the returns to the investors, uncertainty in cash flow patterns, number of counterparties and general understanding of the instrument by the market. It has to be understood that complexity is different from credit risk and even an instrument categorized as 'Simple' can carry high levels of risk. For more details, please refer Rating Criteria “Complexity Level Of Financial Instruments” on www.acuite.in.

Rating History

Date Name of Instruments/Facilities Term Amount (Rs. Cr) Rating/Outlook 29 Jun 2022 Secured Overdraft Long Term 15.00 ACUITE BB+ ( Issuer not co-operating*) Cash Credit Long Term 10.00 ACUITE BB+ ( Issuer not co-operating*) Bank Guarantee Short Term 0.50 ACUITE A4+ ( Issuer not co-operating*) Cash Credit Long Term 5.00 ACUITE BB+ ( Issuer not co-operating*) Proposed Bank Facility Long Term 5.00 ACUITE BB+ ( Issuer not co-operating*) Letter of Credit Short Term 58.00 ACUITE A4+ ( Issuer not co-operating*) Letter of Credit Short Term 20.00 ACUITE A4+ ( Issuer not co-operating*) Proposed Bank Facility Short Term 11.50 ACUITE A4+ ( Issuer not co-operating*) 31 Mar 2021 Cash Credit Long Term 10.00 ACUITE BB+ (Downgraded and Issuer not co-operating*) Letter of Credit Short Term 20.00 ACUITE A4+ (Downgraded and Issuer not co-operating*) Bank Guarantee Short Term 0.50 ACUITE A4+ (Downgraded and Issuer not co-operating*) Letter of Credit Short Term 58.00 ACUITE A4+ (Downgraded and Issuer not co-operating*) Secured Overdraft Long Term 15.00 ACUITE BB+ (Downgraded and Issuer not co-operating*) Cash Credit Long Term 5.00 ACUITE BB+ (Downgraded and Issuer not co-operating*) Proposed Bank Facility Short Term 11.50 ACUITE A4+ (Downgraded and Issuer not co-operating*) Proposed Bank Facility Long Term 5.00 ACUITE BB+ (Downgraded and Issuer not co-operating*) 08 Jan 2020 Cash Credit Long Term 5.00 ACUITE BBB | Stable (Reaffirmed) Bank Guarantee Short Term 0.50 ACUITE A3+ (Reaffirmed) Letter of Credit Short Term 20.00 ACUITE A3+ (Reaffirmed) Cash Credit Long Term 10.00 ACUITE BBB | Stable (Reaffirmed) Secured Overdraft Long Term 15.00 ACUITE BBB | Stable (Reaffirmed) Proposed Bank Facility Short Term 11.50 ACUITE A3+ (Reaffirmed) Letter of Credit Short Term 58.00 ACUITE A3+ (Reaffirmed) Proposed Bank Facility Long Term 5.00 ACUITE BBB | Stable (Reaffirmed)

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Annexure - Details of instruments rated

Lender’s Name ISIN Facilities Date Of Issuance Coupon Rate Maturity Date Quantum (Rs. Cr.) Complexity Level Rating Canara Bank Not Applicable Bank Guarantee (BLR) Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable 0.50 Simple ACUITE A4+ | Reaffirmed | Issuer not co-operating* Bank of India Not Applicable Cash Credit Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable 5.00 Simple ACUITE BB+ | Reaffirmed | Issuer not co-operating* Axis Bank Not Applicable Cash Credit Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable 10.00 Simple ACUITE BB+ | Reaffirmed | Issuer not co-operating* Bank of India Not Applicable Letter of Credit Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable 20.00 Simple ACUITE A4+ | Reaffirmed | Issuer not co-operating* Canara Bank Not Applicable Letter of Credit Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable 58.00 Simple ACUITE A4+ | Reaffirmed | Issuer not co-operating* Not Applicable Not Applicable Proposed Long Term Bank Facility Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable 5.00 Simple ACUITE BB+ | Reaffirmed | Issuer not co-operating* Not Applicable Not Applicable Proposed Short Term Bank Facility Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable 11.50 Simple ACUITE A4+ | Reaffirmed | Issuer not co-operating* Canara Bank Not Applicable Secured Overdraft Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable 15.00 Simple ACUITE BB+ | Reaffirmed | Issuer not co-operating*

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