Product Quantum (Rs. Cr) Long Term Rating Short Term Rating
Non Convertible Debentures (NCD) 50.00 Provisional | ACUITE C | Assigned -
Total Outstanding Quantum (Rs. Cr) 50.00 - -
Total Withdrawn Quantum (Rs. Cr) 0.00 - -
 
Rating Rationale
Acuite has assigned the long-term rating of ‘Provisional ACUITE C’ (read as Provisional ACUITE C) to the Rs. 50.00 crore Proposed Non-Convertible Debentures of SHIVAKAR DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITED.

The provisional to final conversion is subject to the finalization and vetting of the following requirements by Acuité:
  1. Finalisation of term sheet Conformation from debenture trustee.
  2. Acuité reserves the right to withdraw/modify/alter the rating prior/after 90 days in case of occurrence of any material credit event.
  3. Acuité reserves the right to extend the provisional rating if necessary.

About the Company
Incorporated in 2008, Bangalore-based Shivakar Developers Private Limited is engaged in carrying out the business of development and construction of residential and commercial projects. The company is headed by Mr. Bilidale Madaiah Jayeshankar, Ms. Sudha Shankerv and Mr. Bangalore Visweswara Ravi Kumar. Currently, the company is undertaking a project of Halanayakanahalli Plotting and Apartment having total area of 10.04 lac square feet .
 
About the Group
­Established in 1988, by Mr. BM Jayeshankar and Mr. BM Karunesh, Adarsh Developers (AD) is a partnership firm engaged in carrying out the business of development and construction of residential and commercial projects. AD is the flagship as well as holding company of the Adarsh Group. Further, the group has ventured into hospitality business also. The firm has infused funds in the form of unsecured loans in all its SPVs and also given corporate guarantee to them. Currently, the firm has a total land bank of around 1000 acre (most are in Bangalore and Karnataka and some are in Chennai, Tamilnadu, Kerala and Goa).

Adarsh Group has completed residential and commercial projects totalling over 12 mn. sq.ft. including 1.2 mn sq ft SEZ. Presently, they have 8-10 ongoing projects.
 
Analytical Approach
­Acuité has taken the standalone view of the business and financial risk profile of Shivakar Developers Private Limited (SDPL) for arriving at this rating.
 

Key Rating Drivers

Strengths
Experienced management and long operational track record
The directors of the company Mr. Bilidale Madaiah Jayeshankar and Mr. Bangalore Visweswara Ravikumar are highly experienced and actively involved in the operations of the company. In addition to this, the parent, Adarsh Group has a long operational track record in the real estate industry for more than three decades. Acuité believes that the promoter’s extensive understanding and expertise and long operational track record of the group will support the group’s growth plans going forward.
Weaknesses
Delay in debt servicing
The company has outstanding debt amounting to Rs. 12.17 Cr. Acuité observes that there are regular delays in servicing their borrowings due to a poor liquidity position. Timely servicing of their debt obligations would be a key monitorable.

Below average financial risk profile 
The financial profile of the company is below average marked by modest networth, high gearing and weak debt protection metrics. The tangible net worth of the company is increased to Rs.11.40 Cr as on March 31, 2022 from Rs.10.10 Cr as on March 31, 2021 due to accretion of reserves. Gearing of the company stood high at 5.39 times as on March 31, 2022 as against 6.12 times as on March 31, 2021. The weak debt protection metrics of the company is marked by Debt Service Coverage Ratio at 0.33 times as on March 31, 2022. Acuité believes that financial risk profile of the company is expected to be improved over the medium term.

Exposure to the risks in the Real Estate Industry
The business 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 reduce prices.
ESG Factors Relevant for Rating
­Not Applicable
 
Rating Sensitivities
  • Timely payment of debt obligations
  • Scheduled commencement and completion of project
  • Timely receipt of customer advances
  • Improvement in financial risk profile
 
Material covenants
­None
 
Liquidity Position
Poor
The company’s liquidity is poor marked by its delay in existing debt repayment. Further, the company is yet to launch both the projects. However, the company has high cash and bank balances of the company, which stood at Rs.15.31Cr as on March 31, 2022 as compared to Rs.20.30 Cr as on March 31, 2021 and current ratio of 2.43 times as on March 31, 2022 as compared to 5.46 times as on March 31, 2021. Acuité draws comfort from the promoter’s regular fund infusion into the business. Acuité believes that going forward the company’s liquidity position will improve in the near to medium term post the successful issue of the proposed NCD and on account of presence of escrow accounts to ensure timely repayment upon stabilization of operations.
 
Outlook
­Not Applicable
 
Other Factors affecting Rating
­None
 

Particulars Unit FY 22 (Actual) FY 21 (Actual)
Operating Income Rs. Cr. 5.50 14.19
PAT Rs. Cr. 1.30 (4.00)
PAT Margin (%) 23.69 (28.18)
Total Debt/Tangible Net Worth Times 5.39 6.12
PBDIT/Interest Times 6516.50 (2009.91)
Status of non-cooperation with previous CRA (if applicable)
None

Supplementary disclosures for Provisional Ratings

Risks associated with the provisional nature of the credit rating
­1. Absence of any entity to take appropriate measures to protect the interest of the debenture holders in case of any breach of the trust deed or law.
2. In case there are material changes in the terms of the transaction after the initial assignment of the provisional rating and post the completion of the issuance (corresponding to the part that has been issued) Acuite will withdraw the existing provisional rating and concurrently, assign a fresh final rating in the same press release, basis the revised terms of the transaction.

Rating that would have been assigned in absence of the pending steps/ documentation
­The rating would be equated to the standalone rating of the entity: ACUITE C

Timeline for conversion to Final Rating for a debt instrument proposed to be issued
­The provisional rating shall be converted into a final rating within 90 days from the date of issuance of the proposed debt instrument. Under no circumstance shall the provisional rating continue upon the expiry of 180 days from the date of issuance of the proposed debt instrument.
 
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
­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.
 
Rating History :
­Not Applicable
 

Lender’s Name ISIN Facilities Date Of Issuance Coupon Rate Maturity Date Quantum (Rs. Cr.) Complexity Level Rating
Not Applicable Not Applicable Proposed Non Convertible Debentures Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable 50.00 Simple / Complex Provisional | ACUITE C | Assigned
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