Product Quantum (Rs. Cr) Long Term Rating Short Term Rating
Non Convertible Debentures (NCD) 364.00 ACUITE D | Downgraded -
Non Convertible Debentures (NCD) 75.00 ACUITE D | Reaffirmed -
Total Outstanding 439.00 - -
Total Withdrawn 0.00 - -
 
Rating Rationale

Acuité has downgraded its long term rating to ‘ACUITE D’ (read as ACUITE D) from ‘ACUITE C’ (read as ACUITE C) on Non Convertible Debentures (NCDs) issue of Rs.364.00 crore and ­Acuité has reaffirmed its long term rating of ‘ACUITE D’ (read as ACUITE D) on Non Convertible Debentures (NCDs) issue of Rs.75.00 crore of Lokhandwala Kataria Construction Private Limited (LKCPL).

Rationale for Rating
Acuité vide its press release dated October 18, 2024 downgraded its rating on NCD bearing ISIN INE999H07090 to ACUITE D on account of written feedback received from the debenture trustee confirming delays in repayment of interest and principal payment. Further now, Acuité has received feedback from the debenture trustee confirming delays/default in the repayment obligations towards rest of the rated NCDs bearing the following ISIN - INE999H07033, INE999H07058, INE999H07082, INE999H07074.


About the Company

­­Mumbai based, LKCPL was incorporated in 1998 and is owned by the Lokhandwala family viz. Mr. Mohammed A Lokhandwala, Mr. Mohammed Moiz Lokhandwala and Mr. Aliasgar Lokhandwala. LKCPL is a part of Lokhandwala Group. The company is currently developing a project by the name of “Minerva” in Mahalaxmi region of Mumbai for the construction of 10 rehabilitation buildings, a School, a maternity/municipal clinic, a welfare Centre, a Balwadi and a saleable building 362 apartments. The project began in May 2011 and is estimated to be completed in December 2023.

 
Unsupported Rating
­Not Applicable
 
Analytical Approach

­Acuité has considered the standalone business and financial risk profiles of the LKCPL to arrive at this rating.

 
Key Rating Drivers

Strengths

­Experienced management and long track record of operations
LKCPL is promoted by Mr. Mohammed A Lokhandwala, Mr. Mohammed Moiz Lokhandwala and Mr. Aliasgar Lokhandwala who are all seasoned industry veterans managing the day to day operations of the company. The promoters of the company have amassed more than two decades of experience in the real estate industry via their association with the group companies. Further, the company has a track record of operations of more than two decades in the aforementioned line of business. The vast experience of the management, coupled with the long track of operations of the company has enabled LKCPL to execute numerous big projects in the region of Mumbai as well as overseas.


Weaknesses

­­Susceptibility to Real Estate cyclicality and regulatory risks
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 the real estate industry are cyclical in nature of business (drop in property prices) and interest rate risk, among others which could affect the operations. LKCPL is exposed to the risk of volatile prices on account of frequent demand supply mismatches in the industry. The Real Estate sector is under high stress on account of large amounts of unsold inventory and high borrowing costs. This is primarily attributable to the high residential property prices due to persistent rollover of bank debt which has a cascading effect on the overall finance costs. Given the high degree of financial leverage, the high cost of borrowing inhibits the real estate developers' ability to significantly reduce prices to augment sales growth. Further, the industry is exposed to regulatory risk, which is likely to impact players such as LKCPL, thereby impacting its operating capabilities.

Rating Sensitivities

­Timely servicing of debt obligations

 
All Covenants
­Security cover falling below 110% will be considered as an event of default.
 
Liquidity Position
Poor

­The liquidity of the company is marked poor due to instances of delays/default in servicing repayment obligations on the NCD's.

 
Outlook:
­Not Applicable
 
Other Factors affecting Rating
­None
 

Particulars Unit FY 24 (Actual) FY 23 (Actual)
Operating Income Rs. Cr. 222.03 224.34
PAT Rs. Cr. (278.22) (280.48)
PAT Margin (%) (125.30) (125.03)
Total Debt/Tangible Net Worth Times (1.44) (2.05)
PBDIT/Interest Times (0.01) (0.20)
Status of non-cooperation with previous CRA (if applicable)
­Not Applicable
 
Any other information
­None
 
Applicable Criteria
• Default Recognition :- https://www.acuite.in/view-rating-criteria-52.htm
• Rating Process and Timeline: https://www.acuite.in/view-rating-criteria-67.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

Note on complexity levels of the rated instrument

Date Name of Instruments/Facilities Term Amount (Rs. Cr) Rating/Outlook
18 Oct 2024 Non-Covertible Debentures (NCD) Long Term 75.00 ACUITE C (Reaffirmed)
Non-Covertible Debentures (NCD) Long Term 50.00 ACUITE C (Reaffirmed)
Non-Covertible Debentures (NCD) Long Term 149.00 ACUITE C (Reaffirmed)
Non-Covertible Debentures (NCD) Long Term 90.00 ACUITE C (Reaffirmed)
Non-Covertible Debentures (NCD) Long Term 25.00 ACUITE D (Downgraded from ACUITE C)
Non-Covertible Debentures (NCD) Long Term 11.00 ACUITE D (Downgraded from ACUITE C)
Non-Covertible Debentures (NCD) Long Term 39.00 ACUITE D (Downgraded from ACUITE C)
20 Dec 2023 Non-Covertible Debentures (NCD) Long Term 50.00 ACUITE C (Reaffirmed)
Non-Covertible Debentures (NCD) Long Term 149.00 ACUITE C (Reaffirmed)
Non-Covertible Debentures (NCD) Long Term 90.00 ACUITE C (Reaffirmed)
Non-Covertible Debentures (NCD) Long Term 25.00 ACUITE C (Assigned)
Non-Covertible Debentures (NCD) Long Term 75.00 ACUITE C (Reaffirmed)
Non-Covertible Debentures (NCD) Long Term 11.00 ACUITE C (Assigned)
Non-Covertible Debentures (NCD) Long Term 39.00 ACUITE C (Assigned)
24 Aug 2023 Non-Covertible Debentures (NCD) Long Term 75.00 ACUITE C (Reaffirmed)
Non-Covertible Debentures (NCD) Long Term 90.00 ACUITE C (Reaffirmed)
Non-Covertible Debentures (NCD) Long Term 149.00 ACUITE C (Reaffirmed)
Non-Covertible Debentures (NCD) Long Term 50.00 ACUITE C (Reaffirmed)
Proposed Non Convertible Debentures Long Term 39.00 ACUITE Provisional C (Assigned)
Proposed Non Convertible Debentures Long Term 25.00 ACUITE Provisional C (Reaffirmed)
Proposed Non Convertible Debentures Long Term 11.00 ACUITE Provisional C (Reaffirmed)
02 Nov 2022 Non-Covertible Debentures (NCD) Long Term 50.00 ACUITE C (Reaffirmed)
Non-Covertible Debentures (NCD) Long Term 149.00 ACUITE C (Reaffirmed)
Non-Covertible Debentures (NCD) Long Term 90.00 ACUITE C (Assigned)
Non-Covertible Debentures (NCD) Long Term 75.00 ACUITE C (Reaffirmed)
Proposed Non Convertible Debentures Long Term 11.00 ACUITE Provisional C (Reaffirmed)
Proposed Non Convertible Debentures Long Term 25.00 ACUITE Provisional C (Reaffirmed)
05 May 2022 Non-Covertible Debentures (NCD) Long Term 75.00 ACUITE C (Assigned)
Non-Covertible Debentures (NCD) Long Term 50.00 ACUITE C (Reaffirmed)
Non-Covertible Debentures (NCD) Long Term 149.00 ACUITE C (Reaffirmed)
Proposed Non Convertible Debentures Long Term 101.00 ACUITE Provisional C (Reaffirmed)
Proposed Non Convertible Debentures Long Term 25.00 ACUITE Provisional C (Reaffirmed)
04 Feb 2022 Non-Covertible Debentures (NCD) Long Term 50.00 ACUITE C (Reaffirmed)
Non-Covertible Debentures (NCD) Long Term 149.00 ACUITE C (Reaffirmed)
Proposed Non Convertible Debentures Long Term 101.00 ACUITE Provisional C (Assigned)
Proposed Non Convertible Debentures Long Term 100.00 ACUITE Provisional C (Assigned)
09 Dec 2021 Non-Covertible Debentures (NCD) Long Term 149.00 ACUITE C (Reaffirmed)
Non-Covertible Debentures (NCD) Long Term 50.00 ACUITE C (Reaffirmed)
Proposed Non Convertible Debentures Long Term 100.00 ACUITE Provisional C (Reaffirmed & Withdrawn)
Proposed Non Convertible Debentures Long Term 101.00 ACUITE Provisional C (Reaffirmed & Withdrawn)
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Lender’s Name ISIN Facilities Date Of Issuance Coupon Rate Maturity Date Quantum
(Rs. Cr.)
Complexity Level Rating
Not Applicable INE999H07033 Non-Convertible Debentures (NCD) 02 Nov 2020 7.00 26 Oct 2026 50.00 Simple ACUITE D | Downgraded ( from ACUITE C )
Not Applicable INE999H07058 Non-Convertible Debentures (NCD) 01 Dec 2020 7.00 26 Oct 2026 149.00 Simple ACUITE D | Downgraded ( from ACUITE C )
Not Applicable INE999H07082 Non-Convertible Debentures (NCD) 22 Nov 2022 7.00 26 Oct 2026 90.00 Simple ACUITE D | Downgraded ( from ACUITE C )
Not Applicable INE999H07090 Non-Convertible Debentures (NCD) 04 Oct 2023 7.00 15 Oct 2024 25.00 Simple ACUITE D | Reaffirmed
Not Applicable INE999H07074 Non-Convertible Debentures (NCD) 20 Apr 2022 7.00 26 Oct 2026 75.00 Simple ACUITE D | Downgraded ( from ACUITE C )
Not Applicable INE999H07090 Non-Convertible Debentures (NCD) 04 Oct 2023 7.00 15 Oct 2024 11.00 Simple ACUITE D | Reaffirmed
Not Applicable INE999H07090 Non-Convertible Debentures (NCD) 04 Oct 2023 7.00 15 Oct 2024 39.00 Simple ACUITE D | Reaffirmed

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