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Product | Quantum (Rs. Cr) | Long Term Rating | Short Term Rating |
Non Convertible Debentures (NCD) | 620.00 | ACUITE BBB | Stable | Upgraded | - |
Total Outstanding | 620.00 | - | - |
Total Withdrawn | 0.00 | - | - |
Rating Rationale |
Acuite has upgraded its long-term rating to 'ACUITE BBB' (read as ACUITE Triple B) from 'ACUITE BB' (read as ACUITE Double B) on the Rs.620.00 Cr. of Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) of MAC Charles India Limited (MCIL). The outlook is 'Stable'. |
About the Company |
Mac Charles India Limited (MCIL) incorporated in 1979 is based out of Bangalore. MCIL is in the business of real estate development and wind power generation. The company is promoted by Embassy Group which holds 73.41 percent of the shares of MCIL through Embassy Property Developments Private Limited (EPDPL). The company owns commercial real estate assets in Bangalore, Kerala and 5 wind power generation units in Bellary. Currently, the Company has redeveloped the erstwhile Le Meriden Hotel site in CBD Bangalore into a landmark A-Grade commercial office building under the project named – Embassy Zenith. MCIL, has recently initiated another project under its 100 percent wholly owned subsidiary named ‘Mac Charles Hub Projects Private Limited’ to acquire land parcels (a mix of outright acquisition and JDA) followed by construction of residential and commercial space for leasing. |
About the Group |
Embassy Group was incorporated in 1993 by Mr. Jitendra Virwani. The group is one of the leading real estate developers. The group has developed 55+ Million Sq. Ft. In its legacy of expertise spanning 25 years, Embassy Group has covered the entire value chain of real estate from land acquisition to the development, marketing and operation of assets. In addition, the Embassy group owns properties in the hospitality segment as well. It also has an extensive land bank of 1000+ acres across India. The operation spread across Indian and international markets that include Bangalore, Chennai, Pune, Trivandrum, Serbia and Malaysia. The group from time-to-time partners with several established market players like, Blackstone, Warburg Pincus, Taurus Investments as well as different financial institutions to execute projects. |
Unsupported Rating |
Not Applicable |
Analytical Approach |
Acuité has considered the standalone business and financial risk profiles of MCIL to arrive at the credit rating. |
Key Rating Drivers |
Strengths |
Established presence of Embassy group in the commercial real estate segment |
Weaknesses |
Moderate financial risk profile |
ESG Factors Relevant for Rating |
MCIL undertakes multiple CSR activities and has an existing CSR policy. Previously, the company has supported for implementing holistic health and hygiene program with focus on preventive healthcare, nutrition and sanitation at government schools in Bangalore. Further, Embassy Group is engaged in multiple ESG initiatives including supporting government schools in Bangalore, public spaces clean up in Bangalore, installation of segregated garbage bins in Bangalore CBD, transformation of 101 under fly-over pillars, among others. Additionally, all the projects undertaken by Embassy Group have IGBC Green Gold Certification or higher. |
Rating Sensitivities |
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All Covenants |
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Liquidity Position |
Adequate |
The Zenith project is already completed and are expected to generate cashflows from September 2025 from the lease rentals which would be adequate to serve the debt obligation towards repayment of LRD+LAP loan taken for refinancing of existing NCD’s. The average DSCR for the project stood above unity for the entire tenure of the loan. The Average DSCR stood at 2.33 times. |
Outlook: Stable |
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Other Factors affecting Rating |
None |
Particulars | Unit | FY 24 (Actual) | FY 23 (Actual) |
Operating Income | Rs. Cr. | 11.38 | 11.19 |
PAT | Rs. Cr. | (40.54) | 58.98 |
PAT Margin | (%) | (356.12) | 527.08 |
Total Debt/Tangible Net Worth | Times | 1.90 | 1.11 |
PBDIT/Interest | Times | 0.43 | 3.07 |
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 • Service Sector: https://www.acuite.in/view-rating-criteria-50.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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