Pakka Limited's Credit Rating Downgraded by CARE Ratings
Pakka Limited's credit rating has been downgraded by CARE Ratings. Long-term facilities are now CARE BBB-; Negative (from CARE BBB; Stable) and short-term facilities are CARE A3 (from CARE A3+). The downgrade is due to time/cost overruns in Project Jagriti capex, pending COD extension approvals, and moderated 9MFY26 performance. The company's 9MFY26 revenue was ₹254.25 crore and PAT was ₹14.30 crore.
A credit rating downgrade directly affects a company's borrowing costs, access to capital, and overall financial reputation, which can have a significant impact on its operations and future growth.
The credit rating has been downgraded by CARE Ratings, indicating a negative outlook for the company's financial health and ability to meet its obligations.
Pakka Limited has announced a revision in its credit rating by CARE Ratings Limited. The long-term bank facilities have been downgraded from CARE BBB; Stable to CARE BBB-; Negative, with the amount outstanding at ₹618.42 crore. The short-term bank facilities have also been downgraded from CARE A3+ to CARE A3, with an amount of ₹12.52 crore.
The rating downgrade is primarily attributed to time and cost overruns, along with pending approvals for the extension of the commercial operation date (COD) and additional term loans related to the ongoing capex under Project Jagriti. Moderation in the company's operational and financial performance during the first nine months of FY26 also factored into the decision.
CARE Ratings highlighted that the stabilization of the existing paper machinery and the new machinery under Project Jagriti post-commissioning will be critical for supporting the company's future growth trajectory and cash flow generation. The rating agency also noted that the company's scale of operations and profitability were impacted by a planned shutdown for phased rollout under Project Jagriti, affecting performance in Q1FY26 and Q2FY26.
The company's financial performance in 9MFY26 saw a decline in revenue to ₹254.25 crore and profit after tax to ₹14.30 crore, compared to 9MFY25 figures of ₹313.88 crore and ₹44.13 crore, respectively. The company is undertaking a significant capex of ₹676.26 crore for Project Jagriti, aiming to expand production capacity. However, delays and cost escalations have led to an extension of the COD by four months to August 1, 2026, with a further proposed extension to January 1, 2027, to maintain a prudent buffer. The company has incurred ₹465.41 crore of project cost as of December 31, 2025. There is also a risk related to the potential lapse of warrants, which could reduce equity contribution by ₹73.44 crore, a shortfall the management plans to bridge through internal accruals.
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