Key Metrics of Andhra Cements Limited
About Andhra Cements Limited
Sectors
Company details
- Registered office
- Sri Durga Cement Works, Sri Durgapuram, Guntur, In-ap, 522414
- Listed
- NSE: ACL · ₹35.80
Operational Areas of Andhra Cements Limited
Company summary
Entity details
Compliance
Industry classification
Financials, ratios and risk analysis
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Due dates follow the Companies Act: AGM within six months of the year end, AOC-4 within 30 days and MGT-7 within 60 days of the AGM. A filing made but not yet uploaded here shows as pending.
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Credit ratings
Rating history
Rating actions
| Date | Agency | Action | Long term | Short term | Outlook | Rated amount | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct 2024 | CARE | Other | — | — | — | — | View |
| 31 May 2024 | CARE | Other | D | — | — | ₹939 Cr | View |
| 16 Mar 2023 | CARE | Other | D | — | — | ₹939 Cr | View |
| 31 Dec 2021 | CARE | Reaffirmed | D | — | — | ₹939 Cr | View |
| 09 Feb 2021 | CARE | Reaffirmed | D | — | — | ₹939 Cr | View |
| 09 Mar 2020 | CARE | Reaffirmed | D | — | — | ₹959 Cr | View |
| 05 Apr 2019 | CARE | Reaffirmed | D | — | — | ₹959 Cr | View |
| 06 Apr 2018 | CARE | Reaffirmed | D | — | — | ₹959 Cr | View |
Could lead to an upgrade
Timely track record of debt servicing by the company for continuous 3 months Sustainable improvement in the operations of the company
Agency-reported financials (CARE, 30 Oct 2024)
| Metric | March 31, 2023 | March 31, 2024 | H1FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total operating income | ₹0.00 Cr | ₹268 Cr | ₹118 Cr |
| PBILDT | ₹-23.33 Cr | ₹-3.24 Cr | ₹-15.64 Cr |
| PAT | ₹950 Cr | ₹-65.61 Cr | ₹-58.47 Cr |
| Overall gearing (times) | 1.48× | 2.28× | 2.93× |
| EBITDA margin | — | −1.2% | −13.2% |
| PAT margin | — | −24.5% | −49.4% |
Borrowings & rated debt
Rated limits over time
Facility mix
Rated facilities
| Facility | Type | Previous | Current | Change | Rating | Action | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| continues to remain ISSUER NOT Long Term Bank Facilities under ISSUER NOT | Working capital & bank lines | — | ₹911 Cr | — | D | Other | CARE |
| continues to remain ISSUER NOT Short Term Bank Facilities under ISSUER NOT | Working capital & bank lines | — | ₹28.0 Cr | — | D | Other | CARE |
CARE ratings on record (checked 23 Oct 2026)
| Instrument | Amount | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| BG/LC | — | Withdrawn |
| Cash Credit | — | Withdrawn |
| Term Loan | — | Withdrawn |
Credit assessment · Cement
CARE Ratings’ Criteria for Rating Cement Companies (Sep 2024) · Standalone accounts · FY 2025-26
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Rating status
| Default | Last default 31 May 2024 |
| Issuer cooperation | Cooperating |
| Credit enhancement | None – standalone rating |
| Next action stable or better (model) | 35% |
| Information on file | 67% · missing: Capex / investment plans, Auditor details, Recent rating review (last 15 months) |
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Borrowing & funding lifecycle
- Credit outlook model: 37% chance the next rating action is stable or better
Rated limits by facility
Timeline
From the report
The company had cash and bank balance of Rs. 3.47 crore as on March 31, 2019 Analytical approach: Standalone Applicable Criteria CARE’s Policy on Default Recognition Financial ratios – Non-Financial Sector Criteria for Short-term Instruments About the Company ACL has cement manufacturing facilities at Dachepalli, Guntur District (Durga Cement Works) with a split grinding unit at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh (Visakha Cement Works).
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Built from MCA charges, ICRA/CARE rating reports and audited accounts. The borrowing view is an estimate, not a lender's credit decision.
Registered office and contact
Directors and key people
Directors are read from the MGT-7 annual return and AOC-4 signatories.
Competitors of Andhra Cements Limited
Top competitors by location
| Company | Description | Domain | Founded | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement · Cement, Building Materials & Polymers | ultratechcement.com | 1983 | Mumbai, India | |
| Cement · Cement, Building Materials & Polymers | ambujacement.com | — | Ahmedabad, India | |
| Cement · Cement, Building Materials & Polymers | acclimited.com | — | Gandhinagar, India | |
 Shree Cement |
Cement · Cement, Building Materials & Polymers | shreecement.com | — | Beawar, India |
| Cement · Cement, Building Materials & Polymers | dalmiacement.com | — | Tiruchirapalli, India | |
| Cement · Cement, Building Materials & Polymers | jkcement.com | — | Rajasthan, India | |
 Nuvoco Vistas |
Cement · Cement, Building Materials & Polymers | nuvoco.com | — | Mumbai, India |
| Discovered Companies · Other Industries | birlacorporation.com | — | Kolkata, West Bengal, India | |
 The Ramco Cements |
Cement · Cement, Building Materials & Polymers | ramcocements.in | — | Rajapalayam, India |
 Jk Lakshmi Cement Limited |
Cement · Cement, Building Materials & Polymers | jklakshmicement.com | — | Rajasthan, Delhi, India |
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Charges (secured borrowings)
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Statutory auditors
Auditors are read from the AOC-4 auditor's report section.
Business activities and related parties
Principal business activities and related-party transactions are read from MGT-7 and AOC-4 filings.
Filings
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