Aswani Construction R 07102013
Aswani Construction R 07102013
Aswani Construction R 07102013
Instrument
Amount
Rating Action
Rs.9.65 crore
[ICRA]BB-(Stable) Assigned
Rs.19.80 crore
[ICRA]BB-(Stable) Assigned
ICRA has assigned a long-term rating of [ICRA]BB- (pronounced ICRA double B minus) to the
Rs.29.45 crore* fund-based bank limits of Aswani Construction Private Limited (ACPL or company) .
The outlook assigned to the long-term rating is Stable.
The assigned rating is constrained by the limited track record of the companys promoters in AAC
blocks manufacturing segment, weak financial risk profile characterized by stretched capital structure
and moderate debt-protection metrics and project implementation risks associated with the companys
proposed venture in Haryana. ICRA notes that the implementation risks associated with the new
project remain high, as it is still in the initial stages. Further, the ability of the company to timely
commission the project without any cost-overruns and successfully market the products and maintain
healthy cash flow position, post commissioning, to ensure timely debt-servicing, remains crucial from
rating perspective. ICRA further notes that the competitive pressure is expected to remain high from
both organized and unorganized segments on account of low entry barriers.
However, the rating favourably factors in the healthy demand indicators for AAC blocks manufactured
by the company, and location advantages owing to proximity to raw material sources as well as major
consumption centres in Gujarat and Maharashtra. The rating also takes comfort from experience of the
companys promoters in the Surat real estate market and the strong group support by virtue of being a
part of the Surat based Ascon Group of Developers.
About the company
Incorporated in 1996, Aswani Construction Private Limited (ACPL) was engaged in real estate
development mainly residential projects till 2010. In January 2013, the company started a plant to
manufacture Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) blocks with an installed capacity of 3.96 lakh m3 per
annum. ACPLs registered office and manufacturing facility are located in Surat (Gujarat). The
company is planning to commission a new plant for manufacture of AAC blocks in Imlota village,
Bhiwani district (Haryana) which will cater to the markets of North India. It is expected to be operational
by February 2014.
Recent results
ACPL recorded a profit after tax of Rs. 0.99 crore on an operating income of Rs. 12.73 crore for the
year ending March 31, 2013.
September 2013
For further details please contact:
Analyst Contact:
Mr. Anjan Ghosh (Tel. No. +91-22-6179 6392)
aghosh@icraindia.com
Relationship Contact:
Mr. L. Shivakumar (Tel. No. +91-22-6179 6393)
shivakumar@icraindia.com
Registered Office
ICRA Limited
1105, Kailash Building, 11th Floor, 26, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi 110001
Tel: +91-11-23357940-50, Fax: +91-11-23357014
Corporate Office
Mr. Vivek Mathur
Mobile: 9871221122
Email: vivek@icraindia.com
Building No. 8, 2nd Floor, Tower A, DLF Cyber City, Phase II, Gurgaon 122002
Ph: +91-124-4545310 (D), 4545300 / 4545800 (B) Fax; +91- 124-4050424
Mumbai
Mr. L. Shivakumar
Mobile: 9821086490
Email: shivakumar@icraindia.com
Kolkata
Mr. Jayanta Chatterjee
Mobile: 9845099459
Email: jayantac@icraindia.com
A-10 & 11, 3rd Floor, FMC Fortuna, 234/3A, A.J.C. Bose
Road Kolkata700020
Tel: +91-33-22876617/8839 22800008/22831411
'The Millenia',
Tower B, Unit No. 904, 9th Floor, Level 9, 19-14, 1 & 9,
Murphy Road, Bangalore - 560 008
Tel:91-80- 43396400 Fax:91-80-43396409
Ahmedabad
Mr. L. Shivakumar
Mobile: 989986490
Email: shivakumar@icraindia.com
Pune
Mr. L. Shivakumar
Mobile: 989986490
Email: shivakumar@icraindia.com
5A, 5th Floor, Symphony, S.No. 99, CTS 3909, Range Hills
Road, Shivajinagar,Pune-411 090
Tel: + 91-20-25561194-25560196; Fax: +91-20-25561231
Bangalore
Mr. Jayanta Chatterjee
Mobile: 9845099459
Email: jayantac@icraindia.com