India Ratings Affirms IRM Energy's Credit Rating at 'IND AA-/Stable' for Bank Facilities
A credit rating affirmation provides stability and can influence investor confidence and borrowing costs. While not an upgrade, the detailed rationale offers significant insights into the company's operational performance, financial health, future growth plans (capex, volume targets), and associated risks, making it relevant for stakeholders.
The rating was affirmed, indicating stability, and the outlook is 'Stable'. While the company experienced a decline in EBITDA in FY25, it is projected to improve in FY26 with expected volume growth and moderation in input gas costs. The healthy credit metrics and adequate liquidity are positive, but large capex plans, risks related to MWP targets, and expiry of marketing exclusivity introduce elements of caution.
IRM Energy Limited announced on 31 July 2025 that India Ratings and Research Private Limited has affirmed its credit ratings for the company's bank loan facilities. The rating assigned is 'IND AA-/Stable/IND A1+' for a total issue size of ₹700 crore (7,000 million).
Key details from the rating rationale dated 30 July 2025: * The affirmation reflects IRM's healthy financial profile and a likely improvement in its business profile, driven by steady infrastructure expansion in Namakkal and Tiruchirappalli (NT) geographical area (GA) and older GAs, along with continued ramp-up due to favourable demand potential. * Sales volumes improved gradually to 208.4 million metric standard cubic metres (mmscm) in FY25 (FY24: 189.9 mmscm), with an average net realisation of ₹46.8/scm. Volumes are expected to pick up and reach 0.65-0.70 mmscm per day in FY26. * IRM's net leverage (net debt including corporate guarantees issued/EBITDA) remained negative at 0.86x at FYE25 (FYE24: negative 1.09x), supported by a high cash balance from unutilized IPO proceeds. The interest coverage was comfortable at 4.36x in FY25. * EBITDA and EBITDA margins declined in FY25 to ₹96.33 crore (963.3 million) and 9.9% respectively (FY24: ₹148.87 crore and 16.7%), primarily due to a decrease in administered price mechanism (APM) gas allocation for the CNG segment and increased operating expenditure from licensee fees. * Management expects EBITDA to improve to ₹110 crore-120 crore (1,100 million-1,200 million) in FY26, supported by volume growth and moderation in input gas costs. The company is also in discussions to potentially lower license fees. * IRM plans significant capital expenditure of around ₹250 crore (2,500 million) each in FY26 and FY27, mostly for expansion in NT GA. As of FYE25, IRM had 111 CNG stations and plans to add another 40-50 in FY26. * The company's liquidity is adequate, with unutilized IPO proceeds amounting to ₹259.85 crore (2,598.5 million) at end-March 2025, which are earmarked for capex in NT GA. Cash flow from operations remained stable at ₹101.39 crore (1,013.9 million) in FY25. * Key risks include lagging behind Minimum Work Programme (MWP) targets in certain GAs and the expiry of marketing exclusivity in Banaskantha and Fatehgarh Sahib GAs in FY24, although infrastructure exclusivity remains until FY44.
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