Product Quantum (Rs. Cr) (SEBI) Quantum (Rs. Cr) (Other FSR) Long Term Rating Short Term Rating Regulated By
Non Convertible Debentures (NCD) 120.00 0.00 ACUITE B+ | Stable | Reaffirmed - SEBI
Total Outstanding 120.00 0.00 - - -
Total Withdrawn 0.00 0.00 - - -
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Rating Rationale

­Acuité has reaffirmed its long-term rating of ‘ACUITE B+’ (read as ACUITE B Plus) on the Rs. 120.00 Cr. Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) of Pradhaan City K R Puram Private Limited (PCKRPPL). The outlook is ‘Stable’.

Rationale for rating reaffirmation
The rating reaffirmation reflects the high project implementation, funding and offtake risk for the Pradhaan City KR Puram project as the project is at the nascent stage of construction. Further, the rating considers the susceptibility of the company's operations to geographical concentration, cyclicality inherent in the real estate sector and the regulatory risks associated with project development. However, the rating derives support from the established track record of the developer groups and experienced management.

 

About the Company
Registered in Bangalore, Pradhaan City K R Puram Private Limited (PCKRPPL) was incorporated in 2025 as a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for the development of the proposed residential project ’Pradhaan City KR Puram’. The company is engaged in development of residential and commercial real estate projects. During the year, the shareholding structure of the company was revised with the induction of Assetz Private Limited as a joint venture partner. Accordingly, the SPV is now jointly held by Assetz Private Limited (51 per cent) and House of Pradhaan LLP (49 per cent). The Directors of the company are Mr. Uduvare Rangaswamy Prabhu, Mr. Sunil Kumar Pareek and Mr. Mahesh Bhauso Yadav.
 
Unsupported Rating
­Not Applicable
 
Analytical Approach
­Acuité has considered standalone business and financial risk profiles of PCKRPPL to arrive at the rating.
 
Key Rating Drivers

Strengths
Established track record of the developer groups with experienced management
PCKRPPL is developing a residential project ‘Pradhaan City KR Puram’ through a joint development arrangement between House of Pradhaan LPP and Assetz Private Limited, with Assetz acting as the lead development partner. The promoters of Inspira group have over two decades of experience in residential and commercial real estate development through various projects executed in and around Bengaluru. Further, Assetz Private Limited, established in 2006, is a Bengaluru-based real-estate developer with a strong track record in the premium residential segment, having completed approximately 10 million sq. ft. of residential developments and a sizeable ongoing and upcoming development pipeline. At present, PCKRPPL is undertaking the development of multi-storied residential apartments across ~23 acres under the project ‘Pradhaan City K R Puram', planned to be developed in three phases, with 2 to 3 towers in each phase. Assetz will lead the overall execution of the project, including project planning, statutory approvals, construction, sales and marketing. Acuité believes that the combined experience of the Inspira Group and Assetz Private Limited is expected to support the timely implementation of the proposed project.

Weaknesses
Early stage of the project development
The proposed residential project continues to remain at an early stage of development and is currently at the design stage. The Joint development Agreement (JDA) has been executed and the earlier settlement with Sobha Limited has been completed, enabling the revised development structure with Assetz Private Limited as the lead development partner. However, the project is yet to obtain key statutory approvals, including layout plan approval, building plan sanction and registration under RERA. The company expects to obtain the RERA registration by June 2027. Subsequent progress of the project will remain dependent on timely receipt of these approvals and adherence to the planned implementation schedule. The timely receipt of these approvals will be critical for commencement of timely construction and the subsequent execution of the project. Acuité believes that timely receipt of the requisite statutory approvals, including RERA registration, and commencement of construction in line with the envisaged timelines will remain key rating monitorable.
 
Project execution risk and risks associated with funding availability and demand generation
The project is at nascent stage, thus exposed to high project execution risk. The total estimated project cost is ~Rs. 1661 Cr., proposed to be funded through Rs. 120 Cr. of listed Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs), promoter contribution of Rs. 41.00 Cr and rest through customer advances. Out of the NCD issuance, Rs. 59 Cr. has been raised, while the balance Rs. 61 Cr. is proposed to be raised in line with the project funding requirements. The project is yet to obtain key statutory approvals, including RERA registration. Project implementation risk remains high as construction is yet to commence and timely receipt of statutory approvals will be critical for execution of the project. Funding risk remains high given the project’s significant dependence on customer advances, which are yet to be received as the project has not been launched. Although Rs. 59 Cr. has been raised through the proposed Rs. 120 Cr. NCD issuance, which is utilised for settlement with Sobha Limited. Timely mobilisation of the balance funding, including customer advances and the remaining NCD proceeds, will remain critical for implementation of the project. Demand risk also remains high considering that the project is yet to be launched, and sales bookings are yet to commence. However, the demand risk is partly mitigated by the project’s location in the K R Puram area of Bengaluru with connectivity to the metro network and outer ring road. Acuité believes that timely project implementation, mobilisation of funding and achievement of the envisaged sales velocity will remain key rating monitorable.
 
Susceptibility to geographical concentration, real estate cyclicality, regulatory risks and intense competition in the industry
The operations of the group are primarily located in and around Bengaluru, exposing the company to geographical concentration risk. Further, the real estate industry in India is highly fragmented. with most developers, having a city specific or region-specific presence. The industry is cyclical in nature and remains susceptible to changes in property prices, interest rate movements and overall economic conditions, which may impact demand for residential projects. The company’s track record, quality of construction and delivery timelines will be crucial aspects that home buyers will consider in their purchase decisions. 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. Accordingly, business risk profile will remain susceptible to risks arising from any industry slowdown.

Rating Sensitivities

Potential triggers (individual or collective) for an upward rating action:
  • Timely commencement and completion of the project without any time and cost overruns
  • Achievement of >15% collection by March 2028, improving the cash flow visibility and reducing the execution risk.
Potential triggers (individual or collective) for a downward rating action:
  • Any sharp decline in cash flow resulting in cash flow mismatches due to delays in project execution or industry slowdown
  • Delay in construction of the said project with cost overruns
  • Delay in realization of customer advances from sold and unsold inventory impacting the overall cash flows.
  • Deterioration in debt servicing metrics with average DSCR falling below 1.20 times.
All Covenants
  • Developer to obtain all required statutory approvals and Rera Registration
  • Comply with ESG standard as prescribed by investor
  • Appointment of DM
  • All Receipts from sales of units would flow into hundred percent collection account (escrow account) which would be operated & controlled by investor
  • The Gearing Ratio shall at all times be less than or equal to 50% till the relevant Mandatory Redemption Date.
 
Liquidity Position
Adequate
The company's liquidity profile is expected to remain supported by promoter contribution and customer advances towards project implementation. The company has availed NCD funding of Rs.59 crore, which is structured with a bullet repayment due in September 2029. Additionally, the NCD structure provides for a 12-month moratorium on interest servicing, with the first quarterly interest payment falling due in November 2026. The company reported cash and bank balances of Rs.2.65 crore as on March 31, 2026. Based on management projections, the company is expected to generate a net cash surplus of ~Rs.22.3 crore in FY2027, which is expected to be sufficient to meet its debt servicing obligations of around Rs.8.5 crore during the year. Further, in FY2028, the company is expected to generate a cash surplus of ~Rs.100 crore against debt servicing obligations of about Rs.17.2 crore. Liquidity is further supported by an unconditional corporate guarantee from Inspira Builders LLP and personal guarantees extended by Mr. Uduvare Rangaswamy Prabhu and Mrs. Jayaram Deepika.
 
 
Outlook: Stable
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Other Factors affecting Rating
­None
 

Particulars Unit FY 26 (Actual) FY 25 (Actual)
Operating Income Rs. Cr. 0.00 0.00
PAT Rs. Cr. (0.06) (0.01)
PAT Margin (%) 0.00 0.00
Total Debt/Tangible Net Worth Times (1805.93) 5.59
PBDIT/Interest Times (11040.00) 0.00
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
• 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
23 Jul 2025 Proposed Non Convertible Debentures Long Term 120.00 ACUITE B+ | 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
Not Applicable INE1ZL407013 Non-Convertible Debentures (NCD) Listed SEBI 03 Sep 2025 18.50 03 Sep 2029 59.00 Simple ACUITE B+ | Stable | Reaffirmed
Not Applicable Not avl. / Not appl. Proposed Non Convertible Debentures Proposed to be Listed SEBI Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. 61.00 Simple ACUITE B+ | Stable | Reaffirmed
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