Jain Irrigation's NCD Rating Withdrawn by ICRA, Company Expresses Protest
Jain Irrigation's NCD rating of ₹787.24 Crores has been withdrawn by ICRA at the company's request. JISL protested the action, citing an expired rating contract and reliance on an existing CRISIL rating. The company is focused on debt servicing and liquidity improvement.
While the rating has been withdrawn and the company is protesting, the underlying financial health and operational focus mentioned suggest a medium impact rather than high, as the company continues to service its debt and pursue recovery and monetization strategies. The downgrade prior to withdrawal also indicates some concern.
The company is protesting the rating withdrawal and highlights its own efforts to manage debt and liquidity, suggesting a neutral stance on the immediate impact, though the underlying reasons for withdrawal by ICRA point to challenges.
Jain Irrigation Systems Limited (JISL) announced that ICRA Limited has withdrawn the credit rating assigned to the company's Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) amounting to ₹787.24 Crores. This withdrawal was requested by the company and followed the receipt of No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from all lenders. JISL stated that it did not accept the new rating, as the rating contract had already expired on April 3, 2026, rendering a new rating unnecessary and unjustifiable. The company highlighted that it holds a valid existing rating from CRISIL, which suffices for lenders and complies with SEBI and RBI norms. JISL has registered its protest with ICRA regarding this action. The company assured stakeholders that it continues to service its debt obligations regularly and is focused on improving its working capital cycle, recovering receivables, monetizing non-core assets, and strengthening its liquidity position. Initiatives to enhance banking facilities and monetization measures are also underway to support future debt servicing.
ICRA's rationale indicated a downgrade of the NCD rating to [ICRA]BB+(Negative) from [ICRA]BBB-(Negative) prior to withdrawal. The downgrade was attributed to the continued delay in recovering overdue receivables as per the resolution plan and a stretched working capital cycle, which constrained cash flow generation. Significant debt repayments are due in FY2027. The company had planned to meet these through recovery of overdue receivables, sale of land, faster recovery from project receivables, and release of incentives. However, progress on these fronts has been slower than anticipated. The company is exploring options to raise fresh debt to pay off unsustainable debt, with discussions ongoing for Q1 FY2027. The rating continues to factor in the promoters' experience, market position, distribution network, and diversified product segments, but is constrained by working capital intensity, potential volatility in raw material prices, seasonality in the agriculture sector, and government policies.
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