Nova Agritech Limited has informed the Exchange about Credit Rating- Revision
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CARE Ratings has reaffirmed Nova Agritech's long-term credit rating at CARE BBB but revised the outlook from 'Stable' to 'Negative' for both the company and its wholly-owned subsidiary Nova Agri Sciences Private Limited, covering facilities of about ₹31 crore (NAL) and ₹20 crore (NASPL). The revision is driven by a sharp Q3FY26 performance dip — income fell 25% sequentially and 28% year-on-year, hit by a government ban on bio-stimulants (about 30% of revenue) and prolonged monsoon in South and West India. Liquidity has turned stretched, with receivables of ₹214 crore (55% over six months old), inventory at ₹95 crore, and cash credit utilisation around 96%, pushing reliance on working capital borrowings. On the positive side, NAL received 43 product approvals in January 2026 which should help revive bio-stimulant sales, and the company has asked CARE to reconsider the rating.
Negative outlook signals possible downgrade if liquidity doesn't improve, but the rating itself (BBB, investment grade) is unchanged. Shareholders should watch for working capital recovery and next quarter sales performance, as further deterioration could trigger an actual rating cut and higher borrowing costs.