Brickwork Ratings reaffirms the long term ratings for the Bank Loan Facilities of Rs. 15.24 Crs. of Karma Energy Ltd.
ParticularsFacilities** | Amount (Rs.Crs.) | Tenure | Rating# | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Previous | Present | Previous (28 Jun 2021) |
Present | ||
Fund Based | 25.27 | 15.24 | Long Term |
BWR BBB-/Negative
Reaffirmation and change in Outlook |
BWR BBB -
/Negative Reaffirmation |
Grand Total | 25.27 | 15.24 | (Rupees Fifteen Crores and Twenty Four lakhs Only) |
Brickwork Ratings has reaffirmed the long term rating at BWR BBB- with a Negative outlook for the Bank Loan Facilities of ₹ 15.24 Crores of Karma Energy Ltd. The rating reaffirmation factors in the extensive experience of the promoters, stable business and significant group support & DSRA account of Rs 10.00 Cr maintained by the entity. The rating is constrained on account of the decline in financial performance and below average credit risk profile, exposure to changes in regulatory policies, pending litigation on sale of REC's and delayed debtors realisation. BWR has essentially relied upon the audited standalone for FY20, FY21 and FY22, projections of FY23, FY24 and publicly available information and information / clarifications provided by the entity’s management.
KEY RATING DRIVERS
Credit Strengths:
The promoter of KEL, Mr. Chetan Mehra has more than three decades’ experience in the wind power generation business.
KEL is a part of Weizmann group which has 3 other companies in it i.e. Weizmann Ltd., Windia Infrastructure Finance Ltd. (WIFL) and Tapi Energy Projects Ltd. (TEPL). Windia Infrastructure has given corporate guarantee to the Bank Loans of KEL. WIFL is an investment company and have a healthy networth base of Rs. 137.39 Crs as on March 31, 2022.Group companies and promoters have provided financial support to KEL whenever required and going ahead any mismatch in cash flows will be funded by financial support from group companies/promoters.
KEL maintains DSRA of Rs 10.00 Cr in the form of fixed deposits with the bank which will be maintained during the tenure of the loan. This provides additional comfort towards their debt obligations despite low DSCR.
The Company is susceptible to risks arising from changes in Government regulations and policies affecting the industry. They have a direct bearing on the operational continuity, revenue generation and profitability.
Debt protection metrics are low with DSCR and ISCR at 0.65x and 1.55x in FY22. Net profit margins are is negative, decrease in reserves and surplus reflects deteriotion of Tangible net worth
In FY 2021 since CERC reduced REC floor & forebearance price considerably the various RE Associations are in appeal before APTEL and hence trading of REC's in exchanges is not taking place. This has affected KEL's revenue in FY21 and further affect the revenue in the short/medium term till the matter is resolved. While KEL has long term PPA's at 5 out of their 8 plants, however the other 3 plants have expiring short term PPA’s. This might affect the achievability of revenues if they are unable to be renewed and will be a key monitorable.
BWR has factored into a standalone and consolidated business and financial risk profile of the Company along with the business Karma Energy Ltd. (KEL) to arrive at the rating as they are engaged in a similar line of business. Reference may be made to the Rating Criteria hyperlinked below.
RATING SENSITIVITIES
Going forward the ability of the Company to sustainably scale up its operations, overall financial risk profile of the company and debt protection metrics would be key rating sensitivities.
Positive: Improved Gearing, Improvement in DSCR and liquidity would be positive for the rating.
Negative: Deterioration in debt protection matrix and Net profit would be negative for the rating.
LIQUIDITY INDICATORS - Stretched
Net Cash Accruals of 1.88 Crs in FY22 will be insufficient to cover CPLTD of Rs. 5.71 Crs. Current ratio is adequate standing at 2.65x
ABOUT THE ENTITYKarma Energy Limited is a public limited company listed on NSE and BSE. It was incorporated as Karma wind power Pvt. Ltd. on 15th March 2007. The company is a part of the Weizmann group to which it got amalgamated in the year 2010. The company is engaged in the business of power generation through renewable energy. The company has an interest in wind power, hydropower, and solar power. The generated energy is transmitted via government-owned grids and/ or state utilities. Karma energy also generates revenue by selling wind power directly to state governments and by selling renewable energy certificates. The company has developed and currently operating 38MW of wind power projects in the state of Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh.
KEY FINANCIAL INDICATORS (Standalone)Key Parameters | Units |
FY 21-22 (Audited) |
FY 20-21 (Audited) |
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Operating Revenue | Rs.Crs. | 27.53 | 23.07 |
EBITDA | Rs.Crs. | 5.29 | -1.82 |
PAT | Rs.Crs. | -2.13 | -10.69 |
Tangible Net Worth | Rs.Crs. | 30.21 | 32.56 |
Total Debt/TNW | Times | 0.58 | 1.95 |
Current Ratio | Times | 2.65 | 0.44 |
Key Parameters | Units |
FY 21-22 (Audited) |
FY 20-21 (Audited) |
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Operating Revenue | Rs.Crs. | 31.66 | 25.28 |
EBITDA | Rs.Crs. | 8.24 | -1.27 |
PAT | Rs.Crs. | -1.62 | -13.27 |
Tangible Net Worth | Rs.Crs. | 30.21 | -3.14 |
Total Debt/TNW | Times | 0.58 | -29.25 |
Current Ratio | Times | 2.65 | 0.29 |
N/A
N/A
RATING HISTORY FOR THE PREVIOUS THREE YEARS (including withdrawal and suspended)Facilities | Current Rating (2022) | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |||||
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Type | Tenure | Amount (Rs.Crs.) |
Rating | Date | Rating | Date | Rating | Date | Rating |
Fund Based | LT | 15.24 |
BWR BBB-/Negative
(Reaffirmation) |
28Jun2021 |
BWR BBB-Negative
(Reaffirmation and change in Outlook) |
31Mar2020 |
BWR BBB-Stable
(Upgrade) |
NA |
NA
|
0.00 |
NA
|
NA |
NA
|
16Mar2020 |
BWR BB+Stable
(Downgrade/ISSUER NOT COOPERATING*) |
NA |
NA
|
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Grand Total | 15.24 | (Rupees Fifteen Crores and Twenty Four lakhs Only) |
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Hyperlink/Reference to applicable CriteriaAnalytical Contacts | |
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Rujuta Sadanand Zajam Ratings Analyst rujuta.sz@brickworkratings.com |
Vidya Shankar Principal Director - Ratings Board : +91 80 4040 9940 vidyashankar@brickworkratings.com |
1-860-425-2742 | media@brickworkratings.com |
SL.No. | Name of the Bank/Lender | Type Of Facilities | Long Term(Rs.Crs.) | Short Term(Rs.Crs.) | Total(Rs.Crs.) | |
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1 | HDFC Bank | Term LoanOut-standing | 15.24 | _ | 15.24 | |
Total | 15.24 | 0.00 | 15.24 | |||
TOTAL (Rupees Fifteen Crores and Twenty Four lakhs Only) |
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