PR

Press Release
V M AND CO
October 28, 2022
Rating Reaffirmed and Issuer not co-operating

Product	Quantum (Rs. Cr)	Long Term Rating	Short Term Rating
Bank Loan Ratings	10.00	ACUITE B \| Reaffirmed \| Issuer not co-operating*	-
Bank Loan Ratings	35.00	-	ACUITE A4 \| Reaffirmed \| Issuer not co-operating*
Total Outstanding Quantum (Rs. Cr)	45.00	-	-
Total Withdrawn Quantum (Rs. Cr)	0.00	-	-

Rating Rationale

Acuité has reaffirmed the long-term rating of ‘ACUITE B’ (read as ACUITE single B) and short term rating of ‘ACUITE A4’ (read as ACUITE A four) on the Rs.45.00 crore bank facilities of VM and Co (VMC). The ratingcontinues to be flagged as “Issuer Not-Cooperating” on account of information risk.

About the Company

Tamil Nadu based V M and Co. (VMC) was established as a proprietorship concern in 1986 by Mr. Veluchamy, later in 2011 it was converted into partnership firm. Presently, the firm is managed by Mr. V. Manoharan, managing partner. The firm is engaged in construction of Roadways for central and state government entities, National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) and Tamil Nadu Public Works Department.

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 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.

About the Rated Entity - Key Financials

The rated entity has not shared the latest financial statements despite repeated requests.

Rating Sensitivity

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

Material Covenants

None

Liquidity Position

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

Outlook

Not Applicable

Status of non-cooperation with previous CRA

None

Any other information

None

Applicable Criteria

• Infrastructure Sector: https://www.acuite.in/view-rating-criteria-51.htm
• 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

Note on Complexity Levels of the Rated Instrument

https://www.acuite.in/view-rating-criteria-55.htm

Rating History

Date	Name of Instruments/Facilities	Term	Amount (Rs. Cr)	Rating/Outlook
30 Jul 2021	Proposed Bank Guarantee	Short Term	35.00	ACUITE A4 ( Issuer not co-operating*)
30 Jul 2021	Proposed Secured Overdraft	Long Term	10.00	ACUITE B ( Issuer not co-operating*)
26 May 2020	Proposed Bank Guarantee	Short Term	35.00	ACUITE A4 (Assigned)
26 May 2020	Proposed Secured Overdraft	Long Term	10.00	ACUITE B \| Stable (Assigned)

Annexure - Details of instruments rated

Lender’s Name	ISIN	Facilities	Date Of Issuance	Coupon Rate	Maturity Date	Quantum (Rs. Cr.)	Complexity Level	Rating
Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Proposed Bank Guarantee	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	35.00	Simple	ACUITE A4 \| Reaffirmed \| Issuer not co-operating*
Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Proposed Secured Overdraft	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	10.00	Simple	ACUITE B \| Reaffirmed \| Issuer not co-operating*

Contacts

Analytical	Rating Desk
Pooja Ghosh Vice President-Rating Operations Tel: 022-49294041 pooja.ghosh@acuite.in Abhishek Singh Analyst-Rating Operations Tel: 022-49294065 abhishek.s@acuite.in	Varsha Bist Senior Manager-Rating Operations Tel: 022-49294011 rating.desk@acuite.in

About Acuité Ratings & Research

Acuité is a full-service Credit Rating Agency registered with the Securities & Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The company received RBI Accreditation as an External Credit Assessment Institution (ECAI) for Bank Loan Ratings under BASEL-II norms in the year 2012. Acuité has assigned ratings to various securities, debt instruments and bank facilities of entities spread across the country and across a wide cross section of industries. It has its Registered and Head Office in Kanjurmarg, Mumbai.

Disclaimer: An Acuité rating does not constitute an audit of the rated entity and should not be treated as a recommendation or opinion that is intended to substitute for a financial adviser's or investor's independent assessment of whether to buy, sell or hold any security. Ratings assigned by Acuité are based on the data and information provided by the issuer and obtained from other reliable sources. Although reasonable care has been taken to ensure that the data and information is true, Acuité, in particular, makes no representation or warranty, expressed or implied with respect to the adequacy, accuracy or completeness of the information relied upon. Acuité is not responsible for any errors or omissions and especially states that it has no financial liability whatsoever for any direct, indirect or consequential loss of any kind, arising from the use of its ratings. Ratings assigned by Acuité are subject to a process of surveillance which may lead to a revision in ratings as and when the circumstances so warrant. Please visit our website (www.acuite.in) for the latest information on any instrument rated by Acuité.