Product Quantum (Rs. Cr) Long Term Rating Short Term Rating
Bank Loan Ratings 505.00 ACUITE A- | Stable | Reaffirmed -
Non Convertible Debentures (NCD) 65.00 ACUITE A- | Stable | Reaffirmed -
Bank Loan Ratings 30.00 - ACUITE A2+ | Reaffirmed
Total Outstanding 600.00 - -
Total Withdrawn 0.00 - -
 

Rating Rationale

­Acuité has reaffirmed the long-term rating at ‘ACUITE A-’ (read as ACUITE A Minus) and short term rating at 'ACUITE A2+' (read as ACUITE A Two Plus) on Rs. 535 Cr. bank facilities of RDC Concrete (India) Limited (RDC). The outlook is 'Stable'.
Further, Acuité has also reaffirmed the long-term rating of 'ACUITE A-' (read as ACUITE A Minus) on Rs 65 Cr. of  Non Convertible Debentures (NCD) of RDC Concrete (India) Limited (RDC). The outlook is 'Stable'.

Rationale for rating 

The rationale factors the specified scenarios of non-payment of debt (principal and/or interest) due to reasons beyond the control of the issuer vide SEBI circular SEBI/HO/DDHS/DDHS-PoD-3/P/CIR/2024/160 dated November 18, 2024. The same has been disclosed in the 'Any other information' section of this press release. There was an instance of failure in payment of interest of Rs 879 towards ISIN INE076I07038 due on July 31, 2025 on account of absence of correct investor information. However, as confirmed by the banker and company, sufficient funds were available in the account for debt servicing.
Further, the rating continues to factors the leading market position of RDC at a consolidated level with a diversified geographical presence and robust growth in operating performance driven by growing volumes owing to continuous capacity additions and efficiency of operations. The rating also factors the average financial risk profile of RDC driven by improving networth owing to profit accretions and moderate credit metrics with low debt service coverage ratio due to increasing debt funded capex.
Moreover, the rating factors in the diversified revenue portfolio of the Hella group in construction supplies with strong market position in other key segments as well resulting in healthy y-o-y growth in the operating performance of the group. The rating also draws comfort from the presence of reputed investors such as Tiger Global, Fundamental, etc. and strong resource mobilisation ability of the group in terms of equity raise and debt refinancing over the years. The rating is however constrained by the significant capex and acquisitions done by the group over the years, primarily driven by external debt which has impacted the financial risk profile leading to debt service coverage ratios falling below unity. However, with significant debt refinancing and fund raising in FY25, improvement in debt protection metrics is expected over the medium term and shall remain a key rating sensitivity. The rating is further constrained by the intensive working capital operations of the group marked by elevated debtor days and limited track record of operations.


Analytical Approach

Key Rating Drivers

Particulars Unit FY 24 (Actual) FY 23 (Actual)
Operating Income Rs. Cr. 14527.23 11846.55
PAT Rs. Cr. 378.04 155.28
PAT Margin (%) 2.60 1.31
Total Debt/Tangible Net Worth Times 2.17 1.52
PBDIT/Interest Times 2.16 2.34