Press Release October 24, 2024 SRI SRINIVASA CONSTRUCTIONS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED Rating Downgraded and Issuer not co-operating

Product	Quantum (Rs. Cr)	Long Term Rating	Short Term Rating
Bank Loan Ratings	60.50	ACUITE BB+ | Downgraded | Issuer not co-operating*	-
Bank Loan Ratings	350.00	-	ACUITE A4+ | Downgraded | Issuer not co-operating*
Total Outstanding	410.50	-	-
Total Withdrawn	0.00	-	-
* The issuer did not co-operate; based on best available information.

Rating Rationale

Acuité has downgraded its long-term rating to ‘ACUITE BB+’ (read as ACUITE double B plus) from ‘ACUITE BBB+’ (read as ACUITE Triple B Plus) and its short-term rating to ’ACUITE A4+’ (read as ACUITE A Four Plus) from ’ACUITE A2’ (read as ACUITE A Two) on the Rs. 410.50 crore bank facilities of Sri Srinivasa Constructions India Private Limited (SSCIPL). The rating is now flagged as “Issuer Not-Cooperating” on account of information risk and is based on the best available information. Acuite had sent repeated reminders to the company for sharing critical information and documents for surveillance of the ratings. But despite multiple requests, the company has remained non-cooperative in providing any information. The rating downgrade is on account of information risk

About the Company

­The Karnataka based, Sri Srinivasa Constructions (SSC) was established in 1992 as a partnership firm by Mr. Y. Pitcheswara Rao and Mr. Y.V.S. Rama Krishna. In the year 2009, Sri Srinivasa Constructions India Private Limited (SSCIPL) was incorporated to take over the running operations of SSC. The company promoted by promoters is engaged in undertaking civil construction works including water supply projects, buildings, irrigation projects, industrial projects, road projects and power transmission projects in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Meghalaya and Telangana. SSCIPL is a registered Class 1 contractor for various departments including Public Work Departments (PWD), Panchayat Raj Engineering Department (PRED), Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) among others. The present directors of the company are Mr. Yaralagadda Pitcheswara Rao and Mr. Yarlagadda Ramakrishna Venkatashiva

Unsupported Rating

Not Applicable

Non-cooperation by the issuer/borrower

Acuité has been requesting for data, information and undertakings from the rated entity for conducting surveillance & review of the rating. However, the issuer/borrower failed to submit such information before the due date. Acuité believes that information risk is a critical component in such ratings, and noncooperation by the issuer along with unwillingness to provide information could be a sign of potential deterioration in its overall credit quality. This rating is therefore being flagged as “Issuer not cooperating”, in line with prevailing SEBI regulations and Acuité’s policies.

Limitation regarding information availability

The rating is based on information available from sources other than the issuer/borrower (in the absence of information provided by the issuer/borrower). Acuité endeavoured to gather information about the entity/industry from the public domain. Therefore, Acuité cautions lenders and investors regarding the use of such information, on which the indicative credit rating is based.

Rating Sensitivities

No information provided by the issuer / available for Acuite to comment upon

Liquidity Position

No information provided by the issuer / available for Acuite to comment upon

Outlook

Not Applicable

Other Factors affecting Rating

None

Key Financials

Particulars	Unit	FY 23 (Actual)	FY 22 (Actual)
Operating Income	Rs. Cr.	343.92	393.04
PAT	Rs. Cr.	15.97	18.04
PAT Margin	(%)	4.64	4.59
Total Debt/Tangible Net Worth	Times	0.56	0.10
PBDIT/Interest	Times	3.75	7.87

Status of non-cooperation with previous CRA

Not Applicable

Any other information

None

Applicable Criteria

• Application Of Financial Ratios And Adjustments: https://www.acuite.in/view-rating-criteria-53.htm • Default Recognition: https://www.acuite.in/view-rating-criteria-52.htm • Infrastructure Sector: https://www.acuite.in/view-rating-criteria-51.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

Date Name of Instruments/Facilities Term Amount (Rs. Cr) Rating/Outlook 04 Aug 2023 Bank Guarantee/Letter of Guarantee Short Term 50.00 ACUITE A2 (Upgraded from ACUITE A4+) Bank Guarantee/Letter of Guarantee Short Term 60.00 ACUITE A2 (Upgraded from ACUITE A4+) Bank Guarantee (BLR) Short Term 30.00 ACUITE A2 (Upgraded from ACUITE A4+) Bank Guarantee (BLR) Short Term 20.00 ACUITE A2 (Assigned) Bank Guarantee (BLR) Short Term 71.60 ACUITE A2 (Assigned) Letter of Credit Short Term 30.00 ACUITE A2 (Assigned) Bank Guarantee (BLR) Short Term 25.00 ACUITE A2 (Assigned) Bank Guarantee (BLR) Short Term 50.00 ACUITE A2 (Assigned) Proposed Bank Guarantee Short Term 13.40 ACUITE A2 (Assigned) Cash Credit Long Term 20.00 ACUITE BBB+ | Stable (Upgraded from ACUITE BB+) Cash Credit Long Term 5.00 ACUITE BBB+ | Stable (Upgraded from ACUITE BB+) Cash Credit Long Term 5.00 ACUITE BBB+ | Stable (Upgraded from ACUITE BB+) Cash Credit Long Term 10.00 ACUITE BBB+ | Stable (Assigned) Proposed Long Term Bank Facility Long Term 0.50 ACUITE BBB+ | Stable (Upgraded from ACUITE BB+) Cash Credit Long Term 20.00 ACUITE BBB+ | Stable (Assigned) 30 May 2023 Bank Guarantee/Letter of Guarantee Short Term 50.00 ACUITE A4+ (Downgraded & Issuer not co-operating* from ACUITE A2+) Bank Guarantee/Letter of Guarantee Short Term 60.00 ACUITE A4+ (Downgraded & Issuer not co-operating* from ACUITE A2+) Bank Guarantee (BLR) Short Term 30.00 ACUITE A4+ (Downgraded & Issuer not co-operating* from ACUITE A2+) Cash Credit Long Term 20.00 ACUITE BB+ (Downgraded & Issuer not co-operating* from ACUITE A- | Stable) Cash Credit Long Term 5.00 ACUITE BB+ (Downgraded & Issuer not co-operating* from ACUITE A- | Stable) Cash Credit Long Term 5.50 ACUITE BB+ (Downgraded & Issuer not co-operating* from ACUITE A- | Stable) 22 Aug 2022 Cash Credit Long Term 5.00 ACUITE A- | Stable (Reaffirmed) Cash Credit Long Term 5.50 ACUITE A- | Stable (Reaffirmed) Cash Credit Long Term 20.00 ACUITE A- | Stable (Reaffirmed) Bank Guarantee/Letter of Guarantee Short Term 50.00 ACUITE A2+ (Reaffirmed) Bank Guarantee/Letter of Guarantee Short Term 60.00 ACUITE A2+ (Reaffirmed) Bank Guarantee (BLR) Short Term 30.00 ACUITE A2+ (Reaffirmed) 27 May 2021 Bank Guarantee (BLR) Short Term 30.00 ACUITE A2+ (Reaffirmed) Bank Guarantee (BLR) Short Term 50.00 ACUITE A2+ (Reaffirmed) Bank Guarantee (BLR) Short Term 60.00 ACUITE A2+ (Reaffirmed) Cash Credit Long Term 5.00 ACUITE A- | Stable (Reaffirmed) Cash Credit Long Term 20.00 ACUITE A- | Stable (Reaffirmed) Cash Credit Long Term 5.50 ACUITE A- | Stable (Reaffirmed) 15 Apr 2021 Cash Credit Long Term 5.00 ACUITE A- | Stable (Reaffirmed) Cash Credit Long Term 20.00 ACUITE A- | Stable (Reaffirmed) Cash Credit Long Term 5.00 ACUITE A- | Stable (Reaffirmed) Bank Guarantee (BLR) Short Term 50.00 ACUITE A2+ (Reaffirmed) Bank Guarantee (BLR) Short Term 35.00 ACUITE A2+ (Reaffirmed) Bank Guarantee (BLR) Short Term 5.00 ACUITE A2+ (Reaffirmed)

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Annexure - Details of instruments rated

Lender’s Name ISIN Facilities Date Of Issuance Coupon Rate Maturity Date Quantum (Rs. Cr.) Complexity Level Rating HDFC Bank Ltd Not avl. / Not appl. Bank Guarantee (BLR) Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. 30.00 Simple ACUITE A4+ | Downgraded | Issuer not co-operating* ( from ACUITE A2 ) State Bank of India Not avl. / Not appl. Bank Guarantee (BLR) Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. 20.00 Simple ACUITE A4+ | Downgraded | Issuer not co-operating* ( from ACUITE A2 ) State Bank of India Not avl. / Not appl. Bank Guarantee (BLR) Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. 71.60 Simple ACUITE A4+ | Downgraded | Issuer not co-operating* ( from ACUITE A2 ) HDFC Bank Ltd Not avl. / Not appl. Bank Guarantee (BLR) Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. 25.00 Simple ACUITE A4+ | Downgraded | Issuer not co-operating* ( from ACUITE A2 ) Karnataka Bank Ltd Not avl. / Not appl. Bank Guarantee (BLR) Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. 50.00 Simple ACUITE A4+ | Downgraded | Issuer not co-operating* ( from ACUITE A2 ) Canara Bank Not avl. / Not appl. Bank Guarantee/Letter of Guarantee Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. 50.00 Simple ACUITE A4+ | Downgraded | Issuer not co-operating* ( from ACUITE A2 ) State Bank of India Not avl. / Not appl. Bank Guarantee/Letter of Guarantee Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. 60.00 Simple ACUITE A4+ | Downgraded | Issuer not co-operating* ( from ACUITE A2 ) HDFC Bank Ltd Not avl. / Not appl. Cash Credit Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. 5.00 Simple ACUITE BB+ | Downgraded | Issuer not co-operating* ( from ACUITE BBB+ ) State Bank of India Not avl. / Not appl. Cash Credit Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. 5.00 Simple ACUITE BB+ | Downgraded | Issuer not co-operating* ( from ACUITE BBB+ ) Axis Bank Not avl. / Not appl. Cash Credit Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. 10.00 Simple ACUITE BB+ | Downgraded | Issuer not co-operating* ( from ACUITE BBB+ ) Canara Bank Not avl. / Not appl. Cash Credit Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. 20.00 Simple ACUITE BB+ | Downgraded | Issuer not co-operating* ( from ACUITE BBB+ ) Karnataka Bank Ltd Not avl. / Not appl. Cash Credit Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. 20.00 Simple ACUITE BB+ | Downgraded | Issuer not co-operating* ( from ACUITE BBB+ ) State Bank of India Not avl. / Not appl. Letter of Credit Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. 30.00 Simple ACUITE A4+ | Downgraded | Issuer not co-operating* ( from ACUITE A2 ) Not Applicable Not avl. / Not appl. Proposed Bank Guarantee Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. 13.40 Simple ACUITE A4+ | Downgraded | Issuer not co-operating* ( from ACUITE A2 ) Not Applicable Not avl. / Not appl. Proposed Long Term Bank Facility Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. 0.50 Simple ACUITE BB+ | Downgraded | Issuer not co-operating* ( from ACUITE BBB+ )

* The issuer did not co-operate; based on best available information.

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