AFIL Credit Rating Upgraded to ACUITE A- (Stable) for ₹855 Cr Debt
Akme Fintrade (India) Limited's credit rating has been upgraded by ACUITE Ratings. Bank loans and NCDs totaling ₹555 crore have been upgraded to ACUITE A- (Stable). New ratings of ACUITE A- (Stable) have been assigned to bank loans of ₹355 crore and NCDs of ₹200 crore. Commercial papers up to ₹20 crore received an ACUITE A2+ rating.
A credit rating upgrade can improve borrowing costs and investor confidence, potentially facilitating future fundraising, thus having a medium impact on the company's financial operations.
The credit rating upgrade indicates improved financial health and lower risk for the company, which is a positive development.
Akme Fintrade (India) Limited (AFIL) announced an upgrade in its credit rating for various debt instruments by ACUITE Ratings. The company's bank loan ratings have been upgraded to ACUITE A- with a stable outlook, and a new rating of ACUITE A- (Stable) has been assigned to bank loans amounting to ₹355 crore.
Additionally, Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) worth ₹200 crore have been assigned a rating of ACUITE A- (Stable), and existing NCDs of ₹100 crore have also been upgraded to the same rating. AFIL has also been assigned a short-term rating of ACUITE A2+ for Commercial Papers (CP) up to ₹20 crore.
The total outstanding debt rated amounts to ₹855 crore, with no withdrawn quantum. This rating upgrade signifies improved creditworthiness and financial stability for the NBFC.
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