ICRA reaffirms Natco Pharma's credit ratings
ICRA reaffirms Natco Pharma's credit ratings with a stable outlook, citing a healthy financial profile and strong R&D capabilities. Key ratings include [ICRA]AA (Stable)/[ICRA]A1+ for various facilities and commercial paper.
The credit rating reaffirmation can influence investor confidence and borrowing costs for the company.
The reaffirmation of credit ratings and stable outlook indicates a positive assessment of the company's financial health and future prospects.
* ICRA has reaffirmed the credit ratings of Natco Pharma Limited. * The long-term/short-term ratings for fund-based and non-fund-based working capital limits, and unallocated limits are reaffirmed at [ICRA]AA (Stable)/[ICRA]A1+. * The long-term rating for fund-based term loan of ₹400 crore is assigned at [ICRA]AA (Stable). * The short-term rating for commercial paper is reaffirmed at [ICRA]A1+. * The ratings reaffirmation considers Natco Pharma's healthy financial profile, strong portfolio of complex generics and R&D capabilities. * Natco's revenues and margins are expected to moderate as gRevlimid’s patent is expiring in Q2 FY2026. * Natco acquired a 35.75% stake in Adcock Ingram Holdings Limited (AIHL) for ₹2,000 crore, funded through internal accruals and a term loan of ₹400 crore. * The company expects Semaglutide launch in Q1 FY2027 to drive the local revenues.
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