Ambika Cotton Mills: Short-term rating upgraded to A1+, Long-term reaffirmed at A+/Stable
Ambika Cotton Mills' short-term bank facilities rating is upgraded to 'Crisil A1+' and long-term rating reaffirmed at 'Crisil A+/Stable'. This reflects improved liquidity, with net cash rising to ₹198 crore by March 2026. The company remains debt-free and plans to fund capex through internal accruals. Revenue was ₹780 crore in FY26.
A credit rating upgrade can improve borrowing costs and enhance the company's financial standing, positively impacting its access to credit and investor confidence. However, the announcement does not involve immediate business expansion or significant financial events, hence the impact is assessed as medium.
The credit rating upgrade for short-term facilities and reaffirmation of long-term facilities with a stable outlook, driven by improved liquidity and a debt-free status, are positive indicators for the company.
Ambika Cotton Mills Limited (ACML) has seen its short-term bank facilities rating upgraded to 'Crisil A1+' from 'Crisil A1', while its long-term bank facilities rating has been reaffirmed at 'Crisil A+/Stable'. The upgrade reflects a sustained improvement in the company's liquidity and financial flexibility over the three fiscals ending March 31, 2026.
ACML has consistently maintained a strong net cash position, which increased to approximately ₹198 crore as of March 2026 from ₹135 crore in March 2024. This improvement is attributed to healthy cash accrual, prudent working capital management, and limited reliance on external borrowings, leading to enhanced liquidity and a stronger balance sheet. The management has committed to maintaining a minimum free liquidity buffer of around ₹150 crore over the medium term. As of March 31, 2026, the company was debt-free with no outstanding external borrowings. Planned capital expenditures and operational requirements are expected to be funded through internal cash generation, with no anticipated need for major long-term borrowings.
The ratings are further supported by the promoter's extensive experience, an established market position in the finer cotton yarn segment, long-standing customer relationships, healthy operating efficiency, and a strong financial risk profile. The company reported revenue of ₹780 crore in fiscal 2026, an increase from ₹721 crore in fiscal 2025. The operating margin improved marginally to 14-15% in fiscals 2025 and 2026. The company's net worth stood at ₹954 crore with a Total Outside Liabilities to Tangible Networth (TOLTNW) ratio of 0.16 times as of March 31, 2026. The interest coverage ratio was strong at around 9 times for fiscal 2026.
However, the company remains susceptible to volatility in raw material prices, particularly cotton, and foreign exchange rates, as exports constitute approximately 70% of its turnover. Bank limit utilization was low at around 4.81% for the 12 months ending March 2025. Cash accrual is projected to exceed ₹100 crore per annum over the medium term.
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