India Ratings Assigns IND BBB+ Stable Rating to Indo Borax Bank Loans
India Ratings has assigned 'IND BBB+/Stable' to Indo Borax & Chemicals' ₹600 million bank loan facilities. Revenue grew in FY26 due to higher volumes and realisations. EBITDA margins moderated due to raw material costs and plant shutdown. The company plans ₹900 million capex by FY28, with commercial operations from FY29.
The credit rating provides an external validation of the company's financial health and operational capabilities, which can influence investor and lender confidence. However, the rating itself does not immediately change the company's operations or financials, hence the medium impact.
The assignment of a stable credit rating by India Ratings, coupled with the company's revenue growth and plans for capacity expansion, indicates a positive outlook.
India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has assigned a 'IND BBB+/Stable' rating to Indo Borax & Chemicals Limited's (IBCL) bank loan facilities amounting to ₹600 million. The rating reflects IBCL's established position in the domestic boric acid industry, holding approximately 50% market share in the steel/refractory segment, and an adequate liquidity profile.
In FY26, IBCL's revenue improved, driven by higher boric acid volumes and realisations, along with increased contribution from disodium octaborate tetrahydrate (DOT). However, EBITDA margins moderated in FY26 due to higher raw material costs and an unplanned shutdown, leading to a decline in EBITDA per tonne. The management anticipates margins to remain within the 20%-22% range over the medium term.
Key strengths include IBCL's strong business profile, volume-led revenue growth in FY26, and expected healthy credit metrics despite proposed debt funding. Weaknesses identified are product and geographical concentration, dependence on imports for raw materials, working capital intensity, and the 100% pledge of promoter shareholding. The company plans to avail a working capital facility of ₹600 million and has earmarked ₹900 million for capex over FY27-FY28 to expand boric acid and boron oxide capacities, with commercial operations expected from FY29.
The company's liquidity is supported by a sizeable cash balance and internal accruals. However, the liquidity cushion is expected to moderate due to a proposed dividend payout of ₹40 per share in FY27 and planned capex. The rating is constrained by the 100% pledge of promoter shareholding, which secures acquisition debt with a bullet repayment due in FY31. The management expects future promoter-level debt servicing to be met through personal capacity and promoter-level cash flows, not relying on IBCL's cash flows. Promoter deleveraging and the release of pledged shares remain key monitorables.
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