India Ratings maintains MTNL's NCDs on Rating Watch with Negative Implications
The maintained rating watch and negative implications could affect investor confidence and the company's ability to raise funds in the future. While the government guarantee provides some support, the underlying issues remain a concern.
The credit rating is maintained on 'Rating Watch with Negative Implications' due to concerns about delays in funding and adherence to payment mechanisms, indicating potential financial stress.
* India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has maintained Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited’s (MTNL) non-convertible debentures (NCDs) on 'Rating Watch with Negative Implications'. * The rating assigned is IND AAA(CE)/Rating Watch with Negative Implications for NCDs worth ₹17,571 crore. * The CE rating is based on a pre-default guarantee from the Government of India (GoI) along with a structured payment mechanism. * The Rating Watch with Negative Implications reflects concerns about non-adherence to the trustee-administered structured payment mechanism, specifically delays in funding the designated account by GoI. * While there were instances of delays in funding, the debt obligations were ultimately serviced on time. * Ind-Ra is awaiting confirmation from MTNL regarding adherence to the structured payment mechanism for upcoming bond repayments. * MTNL's unsupported rating is affirmed at 'IND D', reflecting consistent delays in bank debt servicing and a weak financial profile. * MTNL's total revenue declined to ₹700 crore in FY25 from ₹800 crore in FY24, with a loss of ₹480 crore in FY25. * Gross debt increased to ₹32,440 crore at FYE25. * The government owns 56.25% of MTNL and has provided financial support, but the company is classified as an 'incipient sick central public sector enterprise'.
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