RCF's NCDs Affirmed 'IND AA' by India Ratings; ICRA Affirms 'AA (Stable)'
Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (RCF) has had its Non-Convertible Debentures affirmed at 'IND AA' by India Ratings and 'AA (Stable)' by ICRA. The ratings reflect RCF's strong market position and operational efficiencies. The company plans significant capex for energy efficiency and NPK production, with expected elevated leverage over the next 2-3 years. Liquidity is deemed adequate.
Affirmation of credit ratings is positive but routine for a company of this nature. While it reinforces confidence, it does not introduce new material information that would drastically alter the company's valuation or operational trajectory.
The credit ratings have been affirmed at a strong level ('AA'/'IND AA') by both rating agencies, indicating financial stability and a positive outlook for the company's debt instruments.
Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (RCF) has received credit rating affirmations from two major agencies, ICRA Limited and India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra).
ICRA Limited has affirmed the credit rating of Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) of the Company as 'ICRA AA (Stable)' on April 24, 2026, for an amount of ₹1200 crore.
Similarly, India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has affirmed RCF’s non-convertible debentures (NCDs) at 'IND AA/Stable'. The rating reflects RCF’s strong market position in the fertiliser segment in western India, strong operational efficiencies, and a healthy product mix. The company's Thal plant showed improved energy efficiency in 9MFY26, operating below normative levels, and its Trombay plant also operated efficiently. RCF's strategic importance to the government of India for meeting urea requirements is also a key factor. The company has planned significant capex for energy efficiency and NPK production, which along with equity commitments in its JV, Talcher Fertilizers Limited (TFL), are expected to lead to elevated leverage levels over the next two-to-three years. Ind-Ra draws comfort from the government's focus on energy efficiency and its support to the urea sector. The ongoing Middle East crisis has led to rationalised gas supplies for non-urea products, impacting production, but the fertiliser sector is managing with existing inventory. RCF does not require any annual planned shutdown in FY27 due to realignment of shutdowns. The agency expects the crisis to have mixed impacts on urea and non-urea production, with potential for higher gas savings in urea but impacting margins for industrial and NPK products. RCF has adequate liquidity, though working capital requirements may increase due to higher gas prices. The company has scheduled term debt repayments over FY27 and FY28.
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