Product Quantum (Rs. Cr) Long Term Rating Short Term Rating
Bank Loan Ratings 63.98 ACUITE C | Reaffirmed -
Bank Loan Ratings 214.92 ACUITE D | Reaffirmed -
Total Outstanding Quantum (Rs. Cr) 278.90 - -
Total Withdrawn Quantum (Rs. Cr) 0.00 - -
 
Rating Rationale
­Acuité has reaffirmed the long term rating of ‘ACUITE D’ (read as ACUITE D) to the Rs.214.92 Cr bank facilities and reaffirmed the short term rating of ‘ACUITE C’ (read as ACUITE C) to the Rs.63.98 Cr bank facilities of Prakash Gold Palace Private Limited (PGPPL).

Rationale for the rating
The rating is reaffirmed due to delays in servicing of  debt obligations by PGPPL as confirmed by its respective bankers.  The rating continues to draw comfort from the experienced management and established track record of operations. The rating is, albeit, constrained by its below average financial risk profile, working capital intensive operations and exposure to intense competition in a fragmented industry.

 

About the Company
­Chennai-based, PGPPL was established in 1980, as a proprietorship concern by Mr. Prakash Chand Jain. Later in 1998, the constitution was changed to a private limited company. Currently, the company is headed by Mr. Prakash Chand Jain and the second generation director, Mr. Mukesh Kumar Jain. The company is engaged in the manufacturing, wholesale, retail and exports of gold, silver and diamond jewellery.
 
Analytical Approach
­Acuité has taken a standalone view of the business and financial risk profile of PGPPL to arrive at the rating.
 

Key Rating Drivers

Strengths
  • ­Experienced management
The promoter director, Mr. Prakash Chand Jain has experience of over four decades in the gems and jewellery industry. The promoter is well supported by the second generation director, Mr. Mukesh Kumar Jain and a professional team. The management has established healthy relationships with reputed clients such as Kalyan Jewellers, Lalita Jewellers, Avr Swarna Mahal Jewellery Private Limited to name a few. Acuité believes the extensive experience of the top management will support the business, going forward.
Weaknesses
  • Below-average financial risk profile
The financial risk profile of the company has remained moderate with capital structure and moderate gearing and weak debt protection metrics. The net worth of the company stood  at Rs.140.39 Cr and Rs.154.38 Cr as on March 31, 2022 and 2021 respectively. The gearing of the company stood at  1.76 times as on March 31, 2022 against 1.62 times as on March 31, 2021.The deterioration in gearing ratio is on account of increase in long term debt portion. Debt protection metrics – Interest coverage ratio and debt service coverage ratio stood at 1.02 times and 0.95 times as on March 31, 2022 respectively as against 1.03 times and 1.02 times as on March 31, 2021 respectively. The debt to EBITDA of the company stood at 7.84 times as on March 31, 2022 as against 8.49 times as on March 31, 2021.
  • Working capital intensive nature of operations
PGPPL’s working capital cycle is working capital intensive as reflected by its high gross current asset (GCA) days at 325 days as on March 31, 2022 as against 284 days as on March 31, 2021. The GCA days are driven by high inventory days. Inventory days stood at 232 days as on March 31, 2022 as against 178 days as on March 31, 2021. Subsequently, the payable period stood at 44 days as on March 31, 2022 as against 11 days as on March 31, 2021 respectively. The debtor day stood at 100 days as on March 31, 2022 as against 107 days as on March 31, 2021. Further, the average bank limit utilization in the last six months ended Decmber, 22 remained almost full  for its fund based facilities.
  • Exposure to intense competition in a fragmented industry
The gold jewellery industry is highly fragmented and the presence of a large number of small and big players. Presence of a large number of small and big players in the jewellery market constrains the company's profitability. Players have to continuously offer new designs and adopt innovative marketing practices to attract and retain customers.
Rating Sensitivities
  • ­ Regularisation in  servicing of debt  obligations ofthe company 
  • Growth in their scale of operations while improving its profitability margins 
  • Elongation in the working capital cycle
 
Material covenants
­None
 
Liquidity Position: Poor
The company’s liquidity position is poor  marked by delays in debt servicing of its fund based bank limits from October to December’22. And insufficient net cash accruals against repayment obligations. The Company generate  net cash accruals of Rs 0.61 Cr in  FY2022 against its long term debt obligations of Rs. 2.12 Cr . The working capital cycle of PGPPL stood high on account of high GCA (Gross Current Asset) days of 325 in FY2022. Unencumbered cash and bank balances stood at 5.09 Cr as on March 31, 2022. The current ratio of the company stood at 1.47 times as on March 31, 2022. The average fund based bank limit utilization of PGPPL was almost full  for the past six months ending December, 22.
 
Outlook: Not applicable
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Other Factors affecting Rating
­None
 

Particulars Unit FY 22 (Actual) FY 21 (Actual)
Operating Income Rs. Cr. 458.15 501.45
PAT Rs. Cr. 0.29 0.30
PAT Margin (%) 0.06 0.06
Total Debt/Tangible Net Worth Times 1.76 1.62
PBDIT/Interest Times 1.02 1.03
Status of non-cooperation with previous CRA (if applicable)
­None
 
Any other information
­None
 
Applicable Criteria
• Default Recognition :- https://www.acuite.in/view-rating-criteria-52.htm
• Manufacturing Entities: https://www.acuite.in/view-rating-criteria-59.htm
• Application Of Financial Ratios And Adjustments: https://www.acuite.in/view-rating-criteria-53.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
 

Date Name of Instruments/Facilities Term Amount (Rs. Cr) Rating/Outlook
03 Nov 2021 Working Capital Demand Loan Long Term 13.57 ACUITE D (Reaffirmed)
Working Capital Demand Loan Long Term 4.91 ACUITE C (Upgraded from ACUITE D)
Cash Credit Long Term 25.00 ACUITE C (Upgraded from ACUITE D)
Working Capital Demand Loan Long Term 22.90 ACUITE D (Reaffirmed)
Cash Credit Long Term 106.45 ACUITE D (Reaffirmed)
Working Capital Demand Loan Long Term 2.02 ACUITE C (Upgraded from ACUITE D)
Working Capital Demand Loan Long Term 3.95 ACUITE C (Upgraded from ACUITE D)
Packing Credit Long Term 18.00 ACUITE C (Upgraded from ACUITE D)
Cash Credit Long Term 72.00 ACUITE D (Reaffirmed)
Packing Credit Long Term 10.10 ACUITE C (Upgraded from ACUITE D)
12 Aug 2021 Cash Credit Long Term 185.00 ACUITE D (Downgraded and Issuer not co-operating*)
Working Capital Demand Loan Long Term 25.00 ACUITE D (Downgraded and Issuer not co-operating*)
Packing Credit Long Term 40.00 ACUITE D (Downgraded and Issuer not co-operating*)
02 Jun 2020 Proposed Bank Facility Long Term 162.50 ACUITE BB (Withdrawn)
Working Capital Demand Loan Long Term 25.00 ACUITE BB | Stable (Reaffirmed)
Cash Credit Long Term 185.00 ACUITE BB | Stable (Reaffirmed)
Packing Credit Long Term 40.00 ACUITE BB | Stable (Reaffirmed)
07 May 2020 Proposed Bank Facility Long Term 162.50 ACUITE BB | Stable (Downgraded from ACUITE BB+ | Negative)
Working Capital Demand Loan Long Term 25.00 ACUITE BB | Stable (Downgraded from ACUITE BB+ | Negative)
Cash Credit Long Term 197.50 ACUITE BB | Stable (Downgraded from ACUITE BB+ | Negative)
Packing Credit Long Term 40.00 ACUITE BB | Stable (Downgraded from ACUITE BB+ | Negative)
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Lender’s Name ISIN Facilities Date Of Issuance Coupon Rate Maturity Date Quantum (Rs. Cr.) Complexity Level Rating
HDFC Bank Ltd Not Applicable Cash Credit Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable 72.00 Simple ACUITE D | Reaffirmed
Axis Bank Not Applicable Cash Credit Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable 25.00 Simple ACUITE C | Reaffirmed
State Bank of India Not Applicable Cash Credit Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable 106.45 Simple ACUITE D | Reaffirmed
Yes Bank Ltd Not Applicable PC/PCFC Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable 18.00 Simple ACUITE C | Reaffirmed
Indusind Bank Ltd Not Applicable PC/PCFC Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable 10.10 Simple ACUITE C | Reaffirmed
State Bank of India Not Applicable Working Capital Demand Loan (WCDL) Not available Not available Not available 22.90 Simple ACUITE D | Reaffirmed
HDFC Bank Ltd Not Applicable Working Capital Demand Loan (WCDL) Not available Not available Not available 13.57 Simple ACUITE D | Reaffirmed
Axis Bank Not Applicable Working Capital Demand Loan (WCDL) Not available Not available Not available 4.91 Simple ACUITE C | Reaffirmed
Yes Bank Ltd Not Applicable Working Capital Demand Loan (WCDL) Not available Not available Not available 3.95 Simple ACUITE C | Reaffirmed
Indusind Bank Ltd Not Applicable Working Capital Demand Loan (WCDL) Not available Not available Not available 2.02 Simple ACUITE C | Reaffirmed

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