Brickwork Ratings assigns the ratings for the Bank Loan Facilities of Rs. 74.00 Crs. of Essbee Intech Pvt. Ltd.
Particulars| Facilities** | Amount(Rs.Crs.) | Tenure | Rating# | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund Based | 74.00 | Long Term |
BWR BBB -
/Stable Assignment |
|
| Grand Total | 74.00 | (Rupees Seventy Four Crores Only) | ||
Brickwork Ratings assigns the ratings of BWR BBB -/Stable Assignment for long-term facilities totalling to Rs. 74 crs. of Esbee Intech Pvt Ltd .
The ratings assigned are supported by the extensive experience of the promoters. The topline of the company has also increased, and the operating margins have improved. Conversely, the ratings are constrained by thin margins and the non operating income of the company
BWR believes Esbee Intech Pvt Ltd will maintain its business risk profile over the medium term. The 'Stable' outlook reflects BWR's expectation that the company will maintain its operations and financial stability while maintaining its long-term relationships in the medium term.
KEY RATING DRIVERSCredit Strengths:
The company/Firm is located in Kolkata cluster and thus has a competitive advantage in terms of skilled labor, logistics, production knowledge and vendors making the company more efficient and cost effective.
Company has strong group support with well experienced management
The directors are well experienced.
The company is in existence for 32 years and has seen complete business cycles.
The company`s revenue from operations has grown substantially by 32.21 % in the FY 25
The FY 25 current ratio of 1.66 indicates adequate liquidity position
Net worth of the company is increasing Y-O-Y due to retention of profits
DSCR and ISCR of the company stand at 2.61 and 1.15 respectively in FY indicating company’s adequacy to meet its debt obligations
The company’s Account Receivable days of 37 is better than the average.
Entry barriers in the industry are low on account of limited capital and technology requirement and also low differentiation in the end product leading to intense competition and limiting the pricing power resulting in low profitability
For arriving at its ratings, BWR has applied its rating methodology as detailed in the Rating Criteria, as detailed below (hyperlinks provided at the end of this rationale).
RATING SENSITIVITIES
Positive:-
Negative:-
The company's liquidity profile is adequate.
The net cash accrual of the company in FY 25 is 11.5 cr as compared to the CPLTD 0.2 cr in FY 2025, which shows the high liquidity in the company.
The ISCR has improved from -0.52 times in FY 24 to 1.15 times in FY 25.
The DSCR has improved from 1.58 times in FY 24 to 2.61 times in FY 25.
The promoter will infuse additional funds if it is required.
ABOUT THE ENTITY| Macro Economic Indicator | Sector | Industry | Basic Industry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services | Services | Commercial Services & Supplies | Trading & Distributors |
M/s Essbee Intech Pvt Ltd. is into the business of marketing and distribution (Wholesale Trading) of beer in Bandra, Khar, Santacruz, Versova, Andheri, Kanjurmarg, Mulund, Bhandup, Kurla, Ghatkopar, Dahisar, Boriwali, Vikroli, Palghar, Umroli, Boisar, Vangaon, Wada, Manor, Charoti, Talasari, Jawhar, Mokhada, Vajeswari, Dahanu, and also for the Pune region in Daund, Igwan, Baramati, Walchand Nagar, Mulshi, Pinrangut, Phursungi, and Pimpli Chinchwad. The company is registered under the provisions of the Companies Act 1956. Its registered office is at Suite No. 615, 41A A.J.C. Bose Road, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The company has completed a successful journey and achieved great heights till now.
The company deals with Beer supplied by the eminent market player United Breweries Ltd., marketing and distribution (Wholesale Trading) of BEER. The company has a very young and experienced team of marketers to strengthen our position. The firm has achieved Sales Turnover of Rs. 776.83 crores during the Financial Year 2024-25 and is continuously striving to be the fore front of the Beer market in Maharashtra.
Essbee Intech is also engaged with United Breweries Ltd in the states of West Bengal, Odisha, and Jharkhand. The company works as a Del Credre agent for UBL in these states to provide marketing and sales services. Furthermore, Essbee also invests in retail liquor shops in the state of West Bengal to earn a handsome interest on its investments.
ESG ProfileThe company demonstrates an evolving (Satisfactory / Adequate / Evolving) ESG profile based on its environmental, social, and governance practices.
Environmental: Environmental risks in trading companies are primarily related to energy use, emissions from logistics and operations, waste generation, water consumption, and compliance with environmental regulations. Key disclosures include energy usage, waste handling and recycling practice, and any past violations or penalties.
Social: Social factors focus on labour practices, workforce welfare, diversity and inclusion, training and development, and community engagement. Metrics include workforce composition, employee safety and training programs, adherence to labour laws, and initiatives supporting social equity and employee growth.
Governance: Governance assessment emphasizes board structure, independence, and expertise, risk management and compliance frameworks, ethical conduct and anti-corruption policies, stakeholder engagement practices, data security and cybersecurity measures, and compliance with trading regulations.
KEY FINANCIAL INDICATORS (Standalone)| Key Parameters | Units |
FY 22 - 23 (Audited - Annual) |
FY 23 - 24 (Audited - Annual) |
FY 24 - 25 (Audited - Annual) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Revenue | Rs.Crs. | 254.09 | 587.57 | 776.83 |
| EBITDA | Rs.Crs. | -9.52 | -2.44 | 7.36 |
| PAT | Rs.Crs. | 5.30 | 6.87 | 10.05 |
| Tangible Net Worth | Rs.Crs. | 55.36 | 72.67 | 87.15 |
| Total Debt / Tangible Net Worth | Times | 0.40 | 0.31 | 0.57 |
| Current Ratio | Times | 1.79 | 2.09 | 1.66 |
The terms of the sanction include standard covenants typically required for such facilities.
Not Applicable
ANY OTHER INFORMATIONN/A
RATING HISTORY FOR LAST THREE YEARS (including withdrawal and suspended)| Facilities | Current Rating (2026) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Tenure | Amount (Rs.Crs.) |
Rating | Date | Rating | Date | Rating | Date | Rating |
| Fund Based | LT | 74.00 |
BWR BBB-/Stable
(Assignment) |
NA |
NA
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NA |
NA
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NA |
NA
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| Grand Total | 74.00 | (Rupees Seventy Four Crores Only) | |||||||
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| SL.No. | Name of the Bank/Lender | Type Of Facilities | Long Term(Rs.Crs.) | Short Term(Rs.Crs.) | Total(Rs.Crs.) | Complexity of the Instrument |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ICICI Bank | Cash CreditSanctioned | 50.00 | _ | 50.00 | Simple## |
| 2 | Indian Bank | Open Cash Credit / Cash Credit (Hypothecation/Pledge)Sanctioned | 24.00 | _ | 24.00 | Simple## |
| Total | 74.00 | 0.00 | 74.00 | |||
| TOTAL (Rupees Seventy Four Crores Only) | ||||||
## BWR complexity levels are meant for educating investors. The BWR complexity levels are available at www.brickworkratings.com / download / ComplexityLevels.pdf. Investors queries can be sent to info@brickworkratings.com.
| Instrument | Issue Date | Amount (Rs.Crs) | Coupon Rate (%) | Maturity Date | ISIN Particulars | Complexity of the Instrument |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| Name of Entity | % Ownership | Extent of consolidation | Rationale for consolidation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil |
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