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Friday, April 3, 2026, Vol. 29, No. 67
Headlines
A U S T R A L I A
A RAPTIS & SONS: To Shut Down After No Buyer Found; 200 Jobs Lost
ALPHA VISTA: First Creditors' Meeting Set for April 14
CBD DEVELOPMENT: First Creditors' Meeting Set for April 13
HEALTHSCOPE: Landlords Offer Break-Up Deal With Private Equity
SUGARLOAF SHIRE: First Creditors' Meeting Set for April 14
TALYER AUTO: First Creditors' Meeting Set for April 13
TREASURY WINE: Penfolds Owner Faces 'Elevated Risk' of Bankruptcy
C H I N A
CHINA VANKE: Posts CNY88.6 Billion Net Loss in 2025
FOSUN INTERNATIONAL: Reports Net Loss of CNY23.4 Billion for 2025
ORIGIN AGRITECH: Appoints New Chief Financial Officer and Director
I N D I A
DEKSON CASTINGS: CARE Keeps D Rating in Not Cooperating Category
GURU RENUKA: CRISIL Keeps B Debt Ratings in Not Cooperating
INCODA: CARE Moves B- Debt Rating to Not Cooperating Category
INKEL LIMITED: CARE Keeps C Debt Ratings in Not Cooperating
IWORLD DIGITAL: Liquidation Process Case Summary
KANJIRAVELIL TRADERS: Liquidation Process Case Summary
KANMANI POULTRY: CARE Reaffirms B Rating on INR50.80cr LT Loan
KARVY DIGIKONNECT: Insolvency Resolution Process Case Summary
KRAMSKI STAMPING: CRISIL Withdraws B- Rating on INR7cr Loan
M G F MOTORS: CRISIL Keeps D Debt Ratings in Not Cooperating
MAHESH DYEING: CRISIL Keeps D Debt Ratings in Not Cooperating
MEDEOR HOSIPITAL: CARE Moves D Debt Rating to Not Cooperating
MEDICLONE BIOTECH: Insolvency Resolution Process Case Summary
MRJ INFRATECH: CRISIL Keeps B Debt Ratings in Not Cooperating
NAMDHARI AGRO: CRISIL Lowers Rating on INR45cr NCDs to B-
NAOLIN INFRASTRUCTURE: Liquidation Process Case Summary
OCEANUS DWELLINGS: CARE Assigns B- Rating to INR93.24cr LT Loan
PARASAKTI ORTHOCARE: CRISIL Cuts Rating on INR5cr Cash Loan to B
PRIME MOVERS: Insolvency Resolution Process Case Summary
RAJESH INDUSTRIES: CRISIL Lowers Rating on INR25cr Cash Loan to B
SALORA INTERNATIONAL: CARE Keeps C Debt Rating in Not Cooperating
SEAJULI DEVELOPERS: CARE Keeps D Debt Ratings in Not Cooperating
TARUN ALLOYS: Insolvency Resolution Process Case Summary
N E W Z E A L A N D
CC RECRUITMENT: Court to Hear Wind-Up Petition on April 20
DRC PROJECTS: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due on April 30
MALEE HOLDINGS: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due on April 29
P H I L I P P I N E S
PHILIPPINE AIRLINES: Moody's Assigns First Time 'Ba2' CFR
S I N G A P O R E
AGILIS HR: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due on April 13
COTTON ON ASIA: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due on April 20
LADY M: Court to Hear Wind-Up Petition on April 10
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A RAPTIS & SONS: To Shut Down After No Buyer Found; 200 Jobs Lost
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SkyNews.com.au reports that Australia's largest wild-caught prawn
operation, A Raptis & Sons Group, will shut down after
administrators failed to secure a buyer, triggering more than 200
job losses across Queensland and South Australia.
The company entered voluntary administration on March 6 following a
failed banana prawn season and a price slump driven by oversupply.
SkyNews.com.au says administrators have now confirmed the supplier
and owner of brands Agrios, Seaport and Ocean Pearl will be wound
down in the coming months.
According to SkyNews.com.au, administrator Ben Campbell said
efforts to sell or recapitalise the company were unsuccessful.
"The administrators have held conversations with a number of
participating parties to the sales process in relation to providing
support to fund the companies participation in the upcoming banana
prawn season," Mr. Campbell told News.com.au.
Despite some interest from potential investors, no viable offers
were received to continue the business.
With ongoing funding pressures, a decision was made to wind down
operations, impacting more than 200 employees, SkyNews.com.au
notes
SkyNews.com.au adds that the closure marks the end of a 60-year
operation which grew from a small Adelaide fish-and-chip shop into
a major seafood business spanning multiple states.
Financial documents show the business holds more than AUD26 million
in equity, but owes National Australia Bank AUD35.2 million, with a
further AUD2.7 million owed to employees, SkyNews.com.au
discloses.
SkyNews.com.au says the closure will impact seven subsidiaries
across the seafood and marine industry, underscoring broader
pressures facing Australia's commercial fishing sector.
A. Raptis & Sons Group is based in Brisbane and its operations
include commercial fishing vessels operating across northern and
southern Australia. It supplies wild caught seafood to retail, food
service, wholesale and export markets.
Ben Campbell, Vaughan Strawbridge and Kathryn Evans of FTI
Consulting were appointed as administrators of the company on March
6, 2026.
ALPHA VISTA: First Creditors' Meeting Set for April 14
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A first meeting of the creditors in the proceedings of:
- Alpha Vista Financial Services Holdings Pty Limited;
- Alpha Vista IP Holdings Pty Limited;
- Alpha Vista Corporate Services Pty Limited;
- Tactical Global Management Limited;
- Alpha Vista Investment Managers Pty Limited
will be held on April 14, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the offices of RSM
Australia, at Level 7, 1 Martin Place, in Sydney, NSW and via
electronic means.
Brett Lord & Ben Carson of RSM Australia Partners were appointed as
administrators of the company on Feb. 16, 2026.
CBD DEVELOPMENT: First Creditors' Meeting Set for April 13
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A first meeting of the creditors in the proceedings of CBD
Development Management Pty Ltd will be held on April 13, 2026, at
11:00 a.m. via video conference.
Shaun Matthews and Barry Wight of Cor Cordis were appointed as
administrators of the company on April 13, 2026.
HEALTHSCOPE: Landlords Offer Break-Up Deal With Private Equity
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The Sydney Morning Herald reports that Healthscope's landlords and
a consortium of hospital operators have proposed to break up
Australia's second-largest private hospital business after
landlords failed to reach a deal with receivers over proposed rent
reductions.
Under the proposal sent to receivers on April 1 by Canadian
landlord Northwest Healthcare and ASX-listed HMC Capital, 16 of the
company's remaining 28 hospitals would be operated by
not-for-profit firm Calvary Health Care, SMH relates. Pacific
Equity Partners-backed hospital operator Healthe Care would be
taking on six, and private operators Acurio, KnG and an unnamed
party would pick up the rest of the embattled company's
operations.
"Calvary has refined our proposal because we strongly believe we
can deliver a solution that has genuine, sustainable benefits for
the healthcare sector, those who work in it and those who access
services," SMH quotes Calvary chief executive Damien Bruce as
saying.
Calvary is already acquiring two Healthscope hospitals sold off by
the receivers.
Late last year, the receivers sold Canberra-based National Capital
for AUD251 million to Ramsay Health, and also found buyers for Gold
Coast Private, while Calvary signed up to buy Victoria's Holmesglen
Private and Hobart Private Hospital, SMH recalls.
SMH relates that Dr Anuj Gupta, a director of KnG, said her company
has "deep experience in the healthcare sector and strong
connections to the communities these hospitals serve. We would
welcome the opportunity to work alongside clinicians and staff to
support the ongoing delivery of patient care."
The news comes just days after Healthscope formally parted ways
with its chief executive Tino La Spina after a clash with the
receivers. He championed the current deal that would keep the group
intact - under his leadership – as a not-for-profit.
According to SMH, Mr. La Spina was highly critical of any deal that
would put Healthscope hospitals back in the hands of private equity
owners following its collapse last year. Canadian buyout giant
Brookfield walked away from the business, which it had loaded with
too much debt.
Other major factors in the collapse included funding problems with
private health insurers, and the loss of lucrative multi-day
hospital stays by private patients in favour of at-home care.
Private hospitals provide the vast majority of elective surgeries
performed in Australia.
In February this year, Healthscope lenders who were owed AUD1.7
billion approved the not-for-profit plan after rejecting Pacific
Equity's offer for the company's Prince of Wales Private hospital
in Sydney, recalls SMH.
The receivers, led by McGrathNicol's Keith Crawford, declined to
comment about the new offer. Insiders who are not authorised to
speak due to the sensitivity of negotiations said it does not
materially improve the proposals rejected previously, SMH adds.
About Healthscope
Healthscope provides healthcare services. The Company manages a
network of hospitals, clinics, and physicians for the provision of
emergency care, women's services, cancer care, and pediatric
services. Healthscope operates 38 hospitals across Australia.
On May 26, 2025, Keith Crawford, Matthew Caddy, Jason Ireland &
Katherine Sozou of McGrathNicol Restructuring were appointed as
Receivers and Managers of ANZ Hospitals Pty Ltd and Healthscope
NewCo Pty Ltd. The appointments are limited to these two entities
only, which are 'holding companies' within the Healthscope Group
corporate structure.
Craig Shepard, Mark Korda, Andrew Knight and Lara Wiggins of
KordaMentha were appointed as administrators of Healthscope Newco
Pty Ltd and ANZ Hospitals Pty Ltd on May 26, 2025.
According to Sky News Australia, the lenders behind Healthscope
have opted to call in receivers to find a buyer for the private
hospital operator. Healthscope was purchased by Canadian asset
management firm Brookfield in 2019, however, it handed control of
the health company to the lenders earlier in May 2025. This
syndicate of hedge funds and banks voted on May 26 to put the
company into receivership, Sky News Australia said.
SUGARLOAF SHIRE: First Creditors' Meeting Set for April 14
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A first meeting of the creditors in the proceedings of Sugarloaf
Shire Horse Stud Pty. Ltd. (trading as "Sugarloaf Angus Cattle
Stud", "Sugarloaf Aussie Whte", "Mountain Bred Maran Eggs",
"Mountain Bred Aussie Whites", "Mountain Bred Angus") will be held
on April 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. via virtual meeting only.
Shijun Chan and Stephen Wesley Hathway of Helm Advisory were
appointed as administrators of the company on March 31, 2026.
TALYER AUTO: First Creditors' Meeting Set for April 13
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A first meeting of the creditors in the proceedings of Talyer Auto
Highpoint Pty. Ltd. will be held on April 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
at the offices of Dye & Co. Pty Ltd, at 165 Camberwell Road, in
Hawthorn, East 3123, and via Microsoft Teams.
Adrian John Warry and Shane Leslie Deane of Dye & Co. were
appointed as administrators of the company on March 30, 2026.
TREASURY WINE: Penfolds Owner Faces 'Elevated Risk' of Bankruptcy
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News.com.au reports that the owner of the iconic Penfolds wine is
facing "elevated risk" of bankruptcy after it posted an
eye-watering AUD650 million loss and questions grow over its
controversial AUD1.3 billion bet on a luxury California vineyard.
Plato Global Alpha Fund, a AUD3.4 billion Sydney-based investment
manager, last week warned the embattled Treasury Wine Estates (TWE)
could be wiped out by rising interest rates and falling consumer
confidence, according to news.com.au.
"We have a model to estimate the probability of a company going
bankrupt, and this is particularly elevated for Treasury Wines,"
Plato warned, per The Nightly, news.com.au relays. "This concern is
even more acute with interest rates rising and the macro outlook
deteriorating."
According to news.com.au, Plato has been shorting TWE since last
year, meaning the fund stands to profit if its share price falls,
but other investors are also betting heavily against the company
with 12 per cent of all TWE shares shorted as of March 26.
Shares in Treasury Wine Estates are down 29 per cent since January
and nearly 60 per cent year-on-year.
Growing questions over TWE's future come as its net debt soars
towards AUD1.9 billion, nearly 50 per cent of its market cap of
AUD2.8 billion, news.com.au says.
On March 31, TWE rejected speculation it would need to raise
capital to fix its balance sheet, The Nightly, as cited by
news.com.au, reported.
Melbourne-based Treasury Wine Estates Limited (ASX:TWE) --
https://www.tweglobal.com/ -- operates as a wine company in
Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, and
internationally. The company engages in the viticulture and
winemaking, as well as marketing, sale, and distribution of wine.
Its wine portfolio includes brands, such as Penfolds, DAOU
Vineyards, 19 Crimes, Drop of Sunshine, Frank Family Vineyards,
Wolf Blass, St Hubert's The Stag, Matua, Lindeman's, Squealing Pig,
Blossom Hill, Pepper Jack, Wynns, Seppelt, Beringer, Etude,
Sterling Vineyards, Beaulieu Vineyard, Stags' Leap, Beringer Bros,
and Castello di Gabbiano. The company also provides contract
bottling services to third parties.
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CHINA VANKE: Posts CNY88.6 Billion Net Loss in 2025
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Bloomberg News reports that China Vanke Co. posted a record CNY88.6
billion (US$12.8 billion) loss last year, a sign of the deepening
problems facing the developer ahead of a wall of upcoming debt
maturities.
According to Bloomberg, the result, which was worse than the firm's
forecast, marks Vanke's second full-year loss since its 1991
initial public offering. It brought the company's combined loss in
the past two fiscal years to more than CNY130 billion.
Bloomberg says the embattled developer took steps to reassure
investors, saying it is seeking a long-term debt resolution plan
and pledging to "actively" find new sources of funding this year.
It also promised to meet its goal for home deliveries, and said it
would look to local governments to purchase some land parcels and
existing homes.
"It will still take time to resolve the burdens and problems
created by the past debt-laden development model," the company said
in the earnings release, adding that its operations are still in
"very severe" conditions.
Vanke, which oversees more than a trillion yuan of assets, is one
of China's few major property developers to have avoided default.
But its liquidity has been strained by the country's yearslong real
estate crisis and Shenzhen Metro Group Co., its state-owned backer,
has dialed back support, Bloomberg states.
The figures show Vanke's losses substantially widened in the final
quarter of last year. The company lost CNY61 billion in the fourth
quarter, a huge jump from its CNY28 billion loss in the first nine
months, according to Bloomberg calculations.
According to Bloomberg, the loss comes at a crucial time for Vanke,
which faces more than CNY11 billion of bond maturities in the
coming months, with five onshore notes and two put options that
could be exercised before the end of July.
The builder has been wrestling with a liquidity crunch for more
than two years, and has leaned heavily on shareholder loans from
Shenzhen Metro. This support has waned since late last year,
although a loan agreement in January showed Shenzhen Metro hasn't
entirely abandoned the developer.
The latest disclosure suggests Vanke had a short-term refinancing
gap of about CNY93 billion at the end of last year, according to
Bloomberg calculations based on company data. The shortfall has
widened since emerging in the second quarter of 2024.
It remains unclear whether Shenzhen Metro will offer any further
support to help address the builder's upcoming bond maturities.
"Vanke's deepening cash crunch and losses - reflecting a turnaround
that's increasingly elusive - could test largest shareholder
Shenzhen Metro's commitment for further rescue," Bloomberg
Intelligence analysts Kristy Hung and Patrick Wong wrote in a March
30 note before the earnings release.
About China Vanke
China Vanke Co., Ltd. operates real estate development businesses.
The Company provides housing renovation, housing loans, real estate
brokerage, and other businesses. China Vanke also operates
logistics, material supply, and other businesses.
Fitch Ratings, in February 2026, upgraded China Vanke Co., Ltd.'s
Long-Term Foreign- and Local-Currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDR)
to 'CC' from 'RD' following the completion of what Fitch views as a
distressed debt exchange (DDE) in accordance with its Corporate
Rating Criteria. The IDRs reflect China Vanke's post-restructuring
profile. Fitch also affirmed the Long-Term IDR on China Vanke's
wholly owned subsidiary, Vanke Real Estate (Hong Kong) Company Ltd
(Vanke HK), at 'CC'. Fitch has also affirmed Vanke HK's senior
unsecured rating and the rating on its outstanding senior notes at
'C', with a Recovery Rating of 'RR5'.
Moody's Ratings, on Dec. 30, 2025, downgraded the following ratings
of China Vanke Co., Ltd. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanke
Real Estate (Hong Kong) Company Limited -- (1) China Vanke's
corporate family rating (CFR) to Ca from Caa2; (2) Backed senior
unsecured rating on the medium-term note (MTN) program of Vanke
Real Estate to (P)C from (P)Caa3; and (3) Backed senior unsecured
rating on the bonds issued by Vanke Real Estate to C from Caa3.
Moody's have also maintained the negative outlooks of the
entities.
S&P Global Ratings, on Dec. 23, 2025, lowered its long-term issuer
credit rating on China Vanke Co. Ltd. to 'SD' from 'CCC-'. S&P
affirmed its 'CCC-' long-term issuer credit rating on its
subsidiary Vanke Real Estate (Hong Kong) Co. Ltd. (Vanke HK) and
its 'CCC-' long-term issue ratings on Vanke HK's senior unsecured
notes. At the same time, S&P removed the ratings from CreditWatch,
where they were placed with negative implications on Nov. 27,
2025.
FOSUN INTERNATIONAL: Reports Net Loss of CNY23.4 Billion for 2025
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Caixin Global reports that Fosun International Ltd. reported a net
loss of CNY23.4 billion (US$3.4 billion) for 2025, driven by
sweeping one-off impairments on real estate and non-core assets.
The company disclosed its results on March 30, with revenue of
CNY173.4 billion, down 9.74% year on year. Net loss attributable to
shareholders widened by CNY19 billion from a year earlier, Caixin
discloses.
Fosun International Limited provides diversified services. The
Company offers products and services for families in health,
happiness, and wealth businesses. Fosun International serves
clients worldwide.
As recently reported in the Troubled Company Reporter-Asia Pacific,
on Sept. 16, 2022, S&P Global Ratings lowered the long-term issuer
credit rating on China-based investment holding company Fosun
International Ltd. and the issue rating on the company's guaranteed
senior unsecured debts to 'BB-' from 'BB'.
The negative outlook reflects the difficulties to meaningfully
extend the company's debt maturity profile over the next 12 months
and uncertainties in its plan to sell assets.
Fosun faces narrowing liquidity headroom and a shortening debt
maturity profile amid hurdles to access both onshore and offshore
bond markets and macroeconomic uncertainty.
ORIGIN AGRITECH: Appoints New Chief Financial Officer and Director
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Origin Agritech Limited disclosed in a regulatory filing that the
board of directors appointed:
a. Dr. Zheng James Chen, 60, as Chief Financial Officer of the
Company.
b. Dr. Jian Zhang, 62 as an independent board member.
Dr. Zheng James Chen
Dr. Chen previously served as the Company's Chief Financial Officer
from December 2018 to April 2020, as Chief Executive Officer from
February 2018 to December 2018, and as Chief Financial Officer from
January 2012 to January 2016. He also served as a director of
Origin from August 2017 to April 2020. Dr. Chen's prior experience
included serving as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive
Officer of China Finance Online and as CFO of Yunji Inc. Before
joining Origin in 2012, he was an Investment Manager at the Abu
Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) and an senior analyst at Morgan
Joseph and BB&T Capital Markets. Earlier in his career, Dr. Chen
served as a Product Manager at Celanese and as a License Product
Technology Manager at Univation Technologies, a joint venture
between ExxonMobil and Dow Chemical. Dr. Chen holds a Ph.D. in
Chemical Engineering from the University of Connecticut and an
M.B.A. from New York University.
Dr. Jian Zhang
Dr. Jian Zhang is a renowned expert in global crop biotech R&D. He
is currently the CEO of ChinaAg JiaNuo Seed Science and Technology
(Beijing) Co., Ltd., and was the Chief Technology Officer of
Syngenta Group China Seed Business and the Director of the National
Center of Technology Innovation for Maize. Dr. Zhang was formerly
the General Manager of Huazhi Rice Biotechnology Co., Ltd., where
he established a world-class crop molecular breeding R&D platform.
Dr. Zhang has worked for global multinational seed companies
(DuPont Pioneer, Syngenta, and BASF) for 20 years, including as R&D
Manager at DuPont Pioneer (merged into Corteva) participating in
the development of the Herculex™ series of transgenic
insect-resistant maize products; Senior Manager of GMO regulatory
and biotechnology affairs for China and Asia; and Global Head of
Quality Control at BASF Plant Science for biotech crops. He
possesses extensive experience in crop biotechnology R&D,
regulatory safety assessment, and biotech compliance and
stewardship.
Dr. Jian Zhang holds a PhD in Plant Genetics Manipulation from the
University of Nottingham, UK, an M.B.A. from the University of
Iowa, USA, and a Bachelor's degree in Crop Genetics and Breeding
from China Agricultural University.
The new appointments follow the resignations of Dr. Changqing Mao
and Mr. Chi Kin (Patrick) Cheng.
Dr. Mao resigned as an independent director, effective March 12,
2026, due to new professional commitments. Mr. Cheng resigned as
Chief Financial Officer, effective March 19, 2026, for personal
development reasons.
The resignations were not due to any disagreement with the Company
on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies, or
practices.
About Origin Agritech
Headquartered in Beijing, China, Origin Agritech Limited, along
with its subsidiaries, is focused on agricultural biotechnology,
operating in the PRC. The Company's seed research and development
activities specialize in crop seed breeding and genetic
improvement. Origin believes that it has built a solid capacity
for seed breeding technologies, including marker-assisted breeding
and doubled haploids technologies, which it believes, along with
its rich germplasm resources, will allow it to become a significant
seed technology company in China.
Singapore-based Enrome LLP, the Company's auditor since 2024,
issued a "going concern" qualification in its report dated January
30, 2026, citing that the Company has negative operating cashflow
of RMB 22.9 million in the year ended September 30, 2025, net loss
of RMB 58.0 million in the year ended September 30, 2025, net
current liabilities of RMB83.3 million as of September 30, 2025,
accumulated deficit of RMB634.2 million as of September 30, 2025
and shareholders' deficit of RMB 615.2 million as of September 30,
2025 that raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as
a going concern.
As of September 30, 2025, the Company had total assets of RMB 100.7
million (US$14.2 million), total liabilities of RMB 162.2 million
(US$22.8 million), and total shareholders' deficit of RMB 61.5
million (US$8.7 million).
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DEKSON CASTINGS: CARE Keeps D Rating in Not Cooperating Category
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CARE Ratings said the ratings for the bank facilities of Dekson
Castings Limited (DCL) continue to remain in the 'Issuer Not
Cooperating' category.
Amount
Facilities (INR crore) Ratings
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Long Term Bank 28.00 CARE D; ISSUER NOT COOPERATING;
Facilities Rating continues to remain
under ISSUER NOT COOPERATING
category
Rationale and key rating drivers
CARE Ratings Limited (CareEdge Ratings) has been seeking
information from DCL to monitor the rating vide e-mail
communications dated January 5, 2026, January 13, 2026, January 20,
2026, January 24, 2026, February 3, 2026, February 6, 2026,
February 12, 2026, February 19, 2026, March 20, 2026 and March 24,
2026 among others and numerous phone calls. However, despite
repeated requests, the company has not provided the requisite
information for monitoring the ratings.
In line with the extant SEBI guidelines, CareEdge Ratings has
reviewed the rating on the basis of the best available information
which however, in CareEdge Ratings' opinion is not sufficient to
arrive at a fair rating. Further, DCL has not paid the surveillance
fees for the rating exercise as agreed to in its Rating Agreement.
The ratings on DCL's bank facilities will now be denoted as 'CARE
D; ISSUER NOT COOPERATING.
Users of this rating (including investors, lenders and the public
at large) are hence requested to exercise caution while using the
above rating(s).
The rating further factors in delay in servicing its debt repayment
obligation.
Analytical approach: Standalone
Outlook: Not Applicable
Detailed description of the key rating drivers
At the time of last rating on April 03, 2025 the following were the
rating weaknesses (updated based on information available
from client).
Key weaknesses
* Delays in the servicing of debt obligations: There were few
instances of delay in repayment of term loan instalments as
recognized from FY25 Audit report available from client.
Dekson Castings Limited (DCL) was established in the year 1993 as a
proprietorship concern and was later reconstituted as a private
limited company in the year 2005 and later as a public limited
company in February, 2014. DCL is engaged in the manufacturing of
aluminium sand castings and gravity die castings (GDC) components
and caters mainly to the two-wheeler segment in the auto industry
as well as non-auto applications, viz, electrical energy. The
manufacturing unit of the company is located in Aurangabad.
GURU RENUKA: CRISIL Keeps B Debt Ratings in Not Cooperating
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CRISIL Ratings said the ratings on bank facilities of Sree Guru
Renuka Rice Industries (SGRRI) continue to be 'CRISIL B/Stable
Issuer not cooperating'.
Amount
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Cash Credit 5.62 CRISIL B/Stable (ISSUER NOT
COOPERATING)
Proposed Long Term .03 CRISIL B/Stable (ISSUER NOT
Bank Loan Facility COOPERATING)
Crisil Ratings has been consistently following up with SGRRI for
obtaining information through letter and email dated February 11,
2026 among others, apart from telephonic communication. However,
the issuer has remained non cooperative.
'The investors, lenders and all other market participants should
exercise due caution with reference to the rating assigned/reviewed
with the suffix 'ISSUER NOT COOPERATING' as the rating is arrived
at without any management interaction and is based on best
available or limited or dated information on the company. Such non
co-operation by a rated entity may be a result of deterioration in
its credit risk profile. These ratings with 'ISSUER NOT
COOPERATING' suffix lack a forward looking component.'
Detailed Rationale
Despite repeated attempts to engage with the management, Crisil
Ratings failed to receive any information on either the financial
performance or strategic intent of SGRRI, which restricts Crisil
Ratings' ability to take a forward looking view on the entity's
credit quality. Crisil Ratings believes that rating action on SGRRI
is consistent with 'Assessing Information Adequacy Risk'. Based on
the last available information, the rating on bank facilities of
SGRRI continues to be 'Crisil B/Stable Issuer not cooperating'.
Set up as a proprietorship firm in 2006 by Mr. B M Nanjiah, SGRRI
processes paddy into rice. It has an installed milling capacity of
about 500 tonne per day at Davangere, Karnataka.
INCODA: CARE Moves B- Debt Rating to Not Cooperating Category
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CARE Ratings has migrated the rating on bank facilities of The
Incoda (TI) to Issuer Not Cooperating category.
Amount
Facilities (INR crore) Ratings
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Long Term Bank 14.15 CARE B-; Stable; ISSUER NOT
Facilities COOPERATING; Rating moved to
ISSUER NOT COOPERATING category
Rationale and key rating drivers
CARE Ratings Ltd. (CareEdge Ratings) had, vide its press release
dated January 9, 2025, placed the rating(s) of TI under the 'issuer
non-cooperating' category as TI had failed to provide information
for monitoring of the rating as agreed to in its Rating Agreement.
TI continues to be non-cooperative despite repeated requests for
submission of information through e-mails dated November 25, 2025,
December 5, 2025, December 15, 2025 among others.
In line with the extant SEBI guidelines, CareEdge Ratings has
reviewed the rating on the basis of the best available information
which however, in CareEdge Ratings opinion is not sufficient to
arrive at a fair rating.
Users of this rating (including investors, lenders and the public
at large) are hence requested to exercise caution while using the
above rating(s).
Analytical approach: Standalone
Outlook: Stable
The Incoda (TI) was initially established in 1984 as a
proprietorship firm. However, it was reconstituted as a partnership
firm in 2009 and it is currently managed by Mr. Samirendra Nath
Dutta and Mrs. Sibani Dutta (wife of Mr. Samirendra Nath Dutta).
The firm has been engaged in providing advertising space, outdoor
advertisement and manufacturing of clay and ceramic artifacts
INKEL LIMITED: CARE Keeps C Debt Ratings in Not Cooperating
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CARE Ratings said the ratings for the bank facilities of Inkel
Limited continue to remain in the 'Issuer Not Cooperating'
category.
Amount
Facilities (INR crore) Ratings
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Long Term Bank 5.00 CARE C; Stable; ISSUER NOT
Facilities COOPERATING; Rating continues
to remain under ISSUER NOT
COOPERATING category
Short Term 85.00 CARE A4; ISSUER NOT
Bank Facilities COOPERATING; Rating continues
to remain under ISSUER NOT
COOPERATING category
Fixed Deposit 40.00 CARE C; Stable; ISSUER NOT
COOPERATING; Rating continues
to remain under ISSUER NOT
COOPERATING category
Rationale and key rating drivers
CARE Ratings Ltd. had, vide its press release dated December 30,
2024, placed the ratings of Inkel Limited under the 'Issuer non
cooperating' category as Inkel Limited had failed to provide
information for monitoring of the rating. Inkel Limited continues
to be non-cooperative despite repeated requests for submission of
information through e-mails, phone calls and a email dated December
5, 2025. In line with the extant SEBI guidelines, CARE Ratings Ltd.
has reviewed the rating on the basis of the best available
information which however, in CARE Ratings Ltd.'s opinion is not
sufficient to arrive at a fair rating.
Users of this rating (including investors, lenders, and the public
at large) are hence requested to exercise caution while using the
above rating.
The rating continues to be tempered by volatility in revenues due
to project-based nature of its business, exposure to Joint
ventures/subsidiaries generating lower return on investments, weak
credit risk profile of subsidiaries with instances of delays in
debt servicing and risk associated with large sized HAM based road
project. The ratings continue to draw strength from Inkel's
business association with Government of Kerala (GOK) entities,
diverse board of directors supported by an experienced senior
management, potential for development of infrastructure facilities
in the state of Kerala and comfortable capital structure.
Analytical approach: Standalone
Outlook: Stable
Detailed description of key rating drivers:
At the time of last rating on December 30, 2024, the following were
the rating strengths and weaknesses. (updated with FY25 financials
obtained from company website).
Key weakness
* Volatility in revenue due to project-based nature of its
business: Since inception, Inkel was primarily engaged in
construction of Inkel Tower and Mallappuram Community Centre.
During FY15-FY16, Inkel towers contributed to major portion of
income. With Inkel forming new ventures and these ventures securing
new orders, Inkel's revenue stream witnessed a diversification.
Inkel had significant presence in project management consultancy
(PMC), facility management and solar division. However, it is to be
noted that income level is likely to remain volatile unless the
projects developed in PMC division are completed periodically and
new projects are being taken in PMC division. Also, regular inflow
of orders in solar division is also key to improve the revenue.
* Exposure to joint venture and associates which are generating
lower return on investments: Total investments and loans & advances
in JV/partnerships stood at INR114.71 crore (PY: INR113.71 crore)
translating to 48% (PY: 53%) of net worth as on March 31, 2025.
During FY25, Inkel reported interest and dividend income of
INR13.53 crore (PY: INR10.56 crore), corresponding to interest
income from advances extended to group entities and investment in
JV/ Associates. However, Inkel was yet to reap any significant
benefits from these investments.
* Weak credit profile of subsidiaries and delays in debt servicing
by its subsidiaries: Inkel had earlier extended corporate guarantee
to its Subsidiaries/Joint ventures. It is to be noted During FY20,
SICL defaulted in their repayment obligations. Lenders of
Seguro-Inkel had invoked corporate guarantee extended by Inkel Ltd
to its bank facilities. Inkel had availed an interest‑free loan
from the Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation
(KINFRA), the nodal agency of the Government of Kerala, under the
ASIDE scheme, which is not rated by CARE. The company has continued
to delay repayments on this facility. The loan was repayable in
three annual instalments of INR1 crore each, due before March 31,
2019, March 31, 2020, and March 31, 2021, respectively. As of March
31, 2025, the total overdue amount stands at INR3 crore.
* Risk associated with large sized HAM based road project: National
Highway Authority of India (NHAI) on February 26, 2018 had awarded
the contract for six laning of 28.4 km stretch between Vengalam to
Ramanattukara By-pass road to KMC Constructions Ltd (KMC) based on
Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM). KMC had entered into a JV with Inkel
wherein 51% of the total shares was held by KMC and the remaining
49% of the total shares by Inkel for executing the project.
Investment by KMC in this project would be limited to INR5.1 crore
and rest of promoter contribution (INR264 crore) for the project
would be made by Inkel. However, there had been delay in
achievement of financial closure. Consequently, Inkel has planned
to exit the project. It is to be noted that Inkel has submitted a
performance guarantee amounting to INR85 crore to NHAI which
exposes the company to risk of BG invocation in case of any
unfavourable outcome.
Key strengths
* Association with Government of Kerala entities: Inkel was formed
as a PPP initiative for setting up infrastructure facilities to
address the requirements of industrialists and entrepreneurs in the
state of Kerala. Inkel has received support from GoK by way of
funding (in the form of share capital), director board membership,
tie-ups with government undertakings such as KINFRA and KSIDC and
also by way of allotment of land on long term lease basis through
these entities for developing the infrastructure. Further, Inkel
had been selected as nodal agency by GoK for conducting feasibility
studies on certain projects and implementation of certain projects
in the state. As on March 31, 2025, GoK holds 22.78%, Bismi
Holdings Limited: 6.19%, Shri Yusuffali MA: 17.02%, Shri Varghese
Kurian: 7.59% and Dr. P.
Mohamad Ali: 5.91%.
* Diverse board of directors: There are twelve directors on the
board of Inkel, of which three are representatives of GoK and the
rest of the members are from the business fraternity in the state
of Kerala. The government nominated directors include Managing
Director, Chairman and a nominee director.
* Comfortable capital structure: Total debt outstanding as on March
31, 2025 stood stable at INR28.83 crore. Overall gearing stood
comfortable at 0.12x as on March 31, 2025 as against 0.23x as on
March 31, 2024.
* Potential for infrastructure facilities in Kerala: The state of
Kerala holds significant potential for development of
infrastructure facilities especially for small-scale export based
units, educational institutions, warehouses, service-based
industries. Most of the businesses are small-scale units which
require processing capacity, warehousing facility and office space.
With the initial cost of purchasing land/building cut down
significantly, the projects by Inkel may find interest among the
buyers in the small/medium scale businesses.
Incorporated in the year 2007, Inkel Limited (Inkel) is a public
private partnership initiative by Government of Kerala (GoK)
established with the objective of channelizing private capital and
professional expertise into large scale infrastructure projects
which includes setting up of industrial parks, special economic
zone, trade centers and construction of roads and bridges required
for various manufacturing and service-based industries in the
state. Inkel achieves its objectives by forming joint ventures with
various companies which has expertise in their respective fields
since the company does not have the technical expertise to bid for
certain Infrastructure projects. Apart from this, other major
divisions which contribute to Inkel's revenue are the project
management consultancy division and solar division.
IWORLD DIGITAL: Liquidation Process Case Summary
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Debtor: IWorld Digital Solutions Private Limited
79, 1st Floor, Paschimi Marg,
Vasant Vihar, South West Delhi,
New Delhi, India - 110057
Liquidation Commencement Date: February 20, 2026
Order received by Liquidator
on March 24, 2026
Court: National Company Law Tribunal, New Delhi Bench
Liquidator: Sudhir Chandi
B-2/262, 3rd Floor,
Paschim Vihar, West,
National Capital Territory of Delhi - 122018
Email: iprvsudhirchandi@gmail.com
905, 9th Floor, Tower-C,
Unitech Business Zone,
Sector-50, Gurugram,
Harnaya - 122018
Email: liq.iworlddigitalsolutions@resurgentrpl.com
Last date for
submission of claims: April 23, 2026
KANJIRAVELIL TRADERS: Liquidation Process Case Summary
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Debtor: Kanjiravelil Traders Private Limited
Building No. 11/33-B Pulinchode,
Pazhamthottam P O, Ernakulam,
Kerala, India - 683565
Liquidation Commencement Date: March 18, 2026
Court: National Company Law Tribunal, Kochi Bench
Liquidator: SPP Insolvency Professionals LLP,
2nd Floor, CODISSIA,
G.D. Naidu Towers, Huzur Road,
Coimbatore - 641018
Tel: +91-94888-10404
Email: ktpl.liq@gmail.com
ipeadmin@sppgroups.com
Last date for
submission of claims: April 17, 2026
KANMANI POULTRY: CARE Reaffirms B Rating on INR50.80cr LT Loan
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CARE Ratings has reaffirmed ratings on certain bank facilities of
Kanmani Poultry Farm (KPF), as:
Amount
Facilities (INR crore) Ratings
---------- ----------- -------
Long Term Bank
Facilities 50.80 CARE B; Stable Reaffirmed
Rationale and key rating drivers
The rating assigned to the bank facilities of KPF is constrained by
moderate scale of operations, leveraged capital structure,
elongated operating cycle, presence in highly competitive and
fragmented industry and capital withdrawal risk associated with
partnership constitution of the firm. However, the rating derives
strength from experience of the promoters in the poultry business
and relatively stable operating margins.
Rating sensitivities: Factors likely to lead to rating actions
Positive factors
* Successfully complete the ongoing capacity addition and increase
the scale of operations with income above INR100 crore.
* Improvement in net worth base above INR10 crore
Negative factors
* Decline in income below INR50 crore with PBILDT margin below 4%.
* Elongation of operating cycle above 90 days
* Significant delay in the execution and completion of ongoing
project lead to stretch in liquidity
Analytical approach: Standalone
Outlook: Stable
The stable outlook reflects expectations that the firm will sustain
its income growth, supported by ongoing capacity expansion
and the phased commissioning of additional capacities.
Detailed description of key rating drivers:
Key weaknesses
* Moderate scale of operations: The scale of operations of KPF has
remained moderate, though it has shown improvement over the years.
The firm reported an operating income of INR54.73 crore in FY25
(refers to the period April 1 to March 31), reflecting a CAGR of
5.38% over the five-year period ending FY25. Further, the firm has
achieved revenues of INR42.26 crore during H1FY26 (Provisional)
(refers to the period April 1 to September 30).
* Leveraged capital structure: The firm's capital structure
remained moderate, with overall gearing at 1.89x as on March 31,
2025, compared with 2.00x as on March 31, 2024, reflecting
continued reliance on bank borrowings on account of its modest
net‑worth base. The firm is currently undertaking a capex of
INR42.60 crore, funded by term debt of INR37.80 crore and the
balance through promoter contribution, for the construction of
Environmentally Controlled (EC) sheds to house additional layer
birds. The project is relatively large in proportion to the firm's
net worth and remains at an early stage of execution. To date,
INR10.00 crore has been incurred, financed through INR8.00 crore of
term loans and the remainder from promoter funds. The project is
expected to be completed by end‑FY27, and gearing is likely to
moderate further in the near term.
* Elongated operating cycle: The operating cycle elongated from 33
days in FY23 to 83 days in FY25 due to higher inventory holding.
The firm has a feed mill of capacity of 100 MT/day and the average
inventory days stood high at 105 days in FY25 (PY: 85 days) due to
higher feed raw material ingredients.
* Presence in highly competitive and fragmented industry: The firm
operates in a highly competitive and fragmented market which
consists of large and small sized players. Moreover, low entry
barriers in the industry further intensifies the already prevailing
competition in the market. This competitive and fragmented nature
of the industry can have an impact on the profit margin of the
company and may lead to adopt liberal credit policies in the
market.
* Capital withdrawal risk associated with partnership constitution
of the firm: The partnership nature of the firm has inherent risk
of withdrawal of capital by the partners at the time of their
personal contingencies resulting in reduction of capital base
leading to adverse effect on capital structure.
Key strengths
* Experience of the promoters in the poultry business: The firm is
constituted by three family partners - Mr. P. Arumuga Gounder, Mr.
A. Balusamy (son of Mr. P. Arumuga Gounder), and Mrs. B. Suseela
(wife of Mr. A. Balusamy). The business is currently managed by Mr.
A. Balusamy, a Chemistry graduate with over 25 years of experience
in the poultry sector. He is an active member of the Tamil Nadu
Poultry Farmers Association and serves as the Chairman of the
Paramathi Zone of the National Egg Coordination Committee (NECC).
Dr. A. B. Prasath (MD, Pharmacology), son of Mr. Balusamy, is also
involved in the poultry operations, although he is not a partner in
the firm.
* Relatively stable operating margins: The PBILDT margins stood
stable in the range of 3% to 5% in the past 5 years ended FY25 and
is expected to improve going forward due to efficient feed
management and production processes.
Liquidity: Stretched
The liquidity position of KPF is stretched with tightly matched
accruals against repayment obligations and moderate cash balance of
INR1.34 crore as on March 31, 2025. The firm has been sanctioned
with working capital limit of INR13.00 crore and the average
utilisation stood at 65% for the past 12 months period ended
February 2026.
KPF based out of Namakkal, Tamil Nadu is specialized in poultry
farming, was promoted by Mr. P. Arumugam as a proprietorship firm
in 1990. In 2004, the firm transitioned into a partnership,
focusing on the cultivation of egg-laying poultry birds and the
trading of eggs.
KARVY DIGIKONNECT: Insolvency Resolution Process Case Summary
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Debtor: Karvy Digikonnect Limited
Flat Nos. 502 & 503, 5th Floor,
Arunachal Building, 19,
Barakhamba Road, New Delhi, 110001
Insolvency Commencement Date: March 24, 2026
Court: National Company Law Tribunal, New Delhi Bench
Estimated date of closure of
insolvency resolution process: September 21, 2026
Insolvency professional: Ashu Gupta
Interim Resolution
Professional: Ashu Gupta
204A, 2nd Floor, 23, SBI Building,
Najafgarh Road
Industrial Area,
Shivaji Marg,
Opposite DLF Tower,
New Delhi - 110015
Email: ashugupta.cs@gmail.com
kdl.cirp@gmail.com
Last date for
submission of claims: April 8, 2026
KRAMSKI STAMPING: CRISIL Withdraws B- Rating on INR7cr Loan
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CRISIL Ratings has withdrawn the ratings on certain bank facilities
of Kramski Stamping And Molding India Private Limited (KMPL), as:
Amount
Facilities (INR Crore) Ratings
---------- ----------- -------
Cash Credit 1.75 Crisil B-/Stable/Issuer Not
Cooperating (Withdrawn)
External 7 Crisil B-/Stable/Issuer Not
Commercial Cooperating (Withdrawn)
Borrowings
Crisil Ratings has been consistently following up with KMPL for
obtaining information through letter and email dated May 2, 2025
among others, apart from telephonic communication. However, the
issuer has remained non cooperative.
'The investors, lenders and all other market participants should
exercise due caution with reference to the rating assigned/reviewed
with the suffix 'ISSUER NOT COOPERATING' as the rating is arrived
at without any management interaction and is based on best
available or limited or dated information on the company. Such non
co-operation by a rated entity may be a result of deterioration in
its credit risk profile. These ratings with 'ISSUER NOT
COOPERATING' suffix lack a forward looking component.'
Detailed Rationale
Despite repeated attempts to engage with the management, Crisil
Ratings failed to receive any information on either the financial
performance or strategic intent of KMPL, which restricts Crisil
Ratings' ability to take a forward looking view on the entity's
credit quality. Crisil Ratings believes that rating action on KMPL
is consistent with 'Assessing Information Adequacy Risk'. Based on
the last available information, Crisil Ratings has continued the
rating on bank facilities of KMPL to 'Crisil B-/Stable Issuer not
cooperating'.
Crisil Ratings has withdrawn its rating on the bank facilities of
KMPL on the request of the company and after receiving No Objection
Certificate from Axis bank and No Dues Certificate provided from DZ
Bank. The rating action is in-line with Crisil Rating's policy on
withdrawal of its rating on bank loan facilities.
Set up in 2008, KMPL is engaged in manufacturing of High Precision
metal stamped components and Precision Plastic Molds. KMPL is a
100% subsidiary of German based company Kramski GMBH. Based out of
Vellore (Tamilnadu), the company is promoted by Kramski Andreas
Reinhold.
M G F MOTORS: CRISIL Keeps D Debt Ratings in Not Cooperating
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Crisil Ratings said the ratings on bank facilities of M G F Motors
Limited (MGF) continues to be 'Crisil D Issuer not cooperating'.
Amount
Facilities (INR Crore) Ratings
---------- ----------- -------
Cash Credit 14 CRISIL D (Issuer Not
Cooperating)
Inventory Funding 5 CRISIL D (Issuer Not
Facility Cooperating)
Inventory Funding 2 CRISIL D (Issuer Not
Facility Cooperating)
Term Loan 3.50 CRISIL D (Issuer Not
Cooperating)
Term Loan 3.25 CRISIL D (Issuer Not
Cooperating)
Crisil Ratings has been consistently following up with MGF for
obtaining information through letter and email dated February 11,
2026 among others, apart from telephonic communication. However,
the issuer has remained non cooperative.
'The investors, lenders and all other market participants should
exercise due caution with reference to the rating assigned/reviewed
with the suffix 'ISSUER NOT COOPERATING' as the rating is arrived
at without any management interaction and is based on best
available or limited or dated information on the company. Such non
co-operation by a rated entity may be a result of deterioration in
its credit risk profile. These ratings with 'ISSUER NOT
COOPERATING' suffix lack a forward looking component.'
Detailed Rationale
Despite repeated attempts to engage with the management, Crisil
Ratings failed to receive any information on either the financial
performance or strategic intent of MGF, which restricts Crisil
Ratings' ability to take a forward looking view on the entity's
credit quality. Crisil Ratings believes that rating action on MGF
is consistent with 'Assessing Information Adequacy Risk'. Based on
the last available information, the rating on bank facilities of
MGF continues to be 'Crisil D Issuer not cooperating'.
MML, set up in 1998, is an authorized dealer for HMIL in Kerala.
The company operates its showrooms under the MGF Hyundai brand.
MAHESH DYEING: CRISIL Keeps D Debt Ratings in Not Cooperating
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CRISIL Ratings said the ratings on bank facilities of Mahesh Dyeing
and Printing Mills Private Limited (MDPMPL) continue to be 'CRISIL
D Issuer Not Cooperating'.
Amount
Facilities (INR Crore) Ratings
---------- ----------- -------
Cash Credit 5.10 CRISIL D (Issuer Not
Cooperating)
Proposed Long Term 0.18 CRISIL D (Issuer Not
Bank Loan Facility Cooperating)
Rupee Term Loan 4.72 CRISIL D (Issuer Not
Cooperating)
Crisil Ratings has been consistently following up with MDPMPL for
obtaining information through letter and email dated February 11,
2026 among others, apart from telephonic communication. However,
the issuer has remained non cooperative.
'The investors, lenders and all other market participants should
exercise due caution with reference to the rating assigned/reviewed
with the suffix 'ISSUER NOT COOPERATING' as the rating is arrived
at without any management interaction and is based on best
available or limited or dated information on the company. Such non
co-operation by a rated entity may be a result of deterioration in
its credit risk profile. These ratings with 'ISSUER NOT
COOPERATING' suffix lack a forward looking component.'
Detailed Rationale
Despite repeated attempts to engage with the management, Crisil
Ratings failed to receive any information on either the financial
performance or strategic intent of MDPMPL, which restricts Crisil
Ratings' ability to take a forward looking view on the entity's
credit quality. Crisil Ratings believes that rating action on
MDPMPL is consistent with 'Assessing Information Adequacy Risk'.
Based on the last available information, the rating on bank
facilities of MDPMPL continues to be 'Crisil D Issuer not
cooperating'.
MDPMPL, incorporated in 1997 at Surat (Gujarat), dyes and processes
fabrics, catering mainly to textile players in Surat. Mr
Nandkishore Rathi and family are the promoters.
MEDEOR HOSIPITAL: CARE Moves D Debt Rating to Not Cooperating
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CARE Ratings has migrated the rating on bank facilities of Medeor
Hosipital Limited (MHL) to Issuer Not Cooperating category.
Amount
Facilities (INR crore) Ratings
---------- ----------- -------
Long Term Bank 187.91 CARE D; ISSUER NOT COOPERATING;
Facilities Rating moved to ISSUER NOT
COOPERATING category
Rationale and key rating drivers
CARE Ratings Limited (CareEdge Ratings) has been seeking
information from MHL to monitor the rating vide e-mail
communications dated January 5, 2026, January 30, 2026, February
12, 2026, February 23, 2026, March 5, 2026 among others and
numerous phone calls. However, despite repeated requests, the
company has not provided the requisite information for monitoring
the ratings. In line with the extant SEBI guidelines, CARE Ratings
Limited (CareEdge Ratings) has reviewed the rating on the basis of
the best available information which however, in CARE Ratings
Limited (CareEdge Ratings)'s opinion is not sufficient to arrive at
a fair rating. The ratings on MHL's bank facilities will now be
denoted as 'CARE D; ISSUER NOT COOPERATING'.
Users of this rating (including investors, lenders and the public
at large) are hence requested to exercise caution while using the
above rating(s).
The ratings assigned to the bank facilities of MHL factored in
instance of delay in servicing of debt obligations.
Analytical approach: Standalone
Outlook: Not Applicable
Detailed description of the key rating drivers:
At the time of last rating on March 26, 2025 the following were the
rating weaknesses:
Key weaknesses
* Instance of delay in servicing of debt obligations: There were
instances of delays in debt servicing in recent past.
* Deteriorated financial risk profile: Owing to continuous
operating losses, the financial risk profile of the company remains
deteriorated.
Liquidity: Poor
The liquidity position continued to remain poor, evidenced by
recent delays in debt obligations and a negative Net cash flow from
operations of INR1.01 crore in FY25, indicating limited internal
cash generation to meet operational and debt servicing obligations.
The current ratio remained at 0.19 in FY25 compared to 0.24 in
FY24.
Medeor Hospital Limited, incorporated in 2004, was acquired in 2016
by VPS Health care Group of Dubai. VPS healthcare is an integrated
healthcare service provider with 24 operational hospitals, over 125
health centres, 10,000 employees, and medical support services
spread across the Middle East, Europe, and India. Medeor Hospitals
is a chain of multi-specialty hospitals strategically located in
Delhi NCR at Qutab, Dwarka, and Manesar (Gurugram) with a combined
capacity of 808 beds.
MEDICLONE BIOTECH: Insolvency Resolution Process Case Summary
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Debtor: Mediclone Biotech Private Limited
Block B, Millennium House,
36/37 M.K. Srinivasan Nagar,
Main Road, Perungudi, Chennai,
Tamil Nadu, India, 600096
Insolvency Commencement Date: March 16, 2026
Court: National Company Law Tribunal, Chennai Bench
Estimated date of closure of
insolvency resolution process: September 11, 2026
Insolvency professional: Ramela Rangasamy
Interim Resolution
Professional: Ramela Rangasamy
2/99/3, Pollachi Main Road,
Kullichettipalayam Coimbatore, 642110
Email: rum_iai@yahoo.com
A6, Aryaa Harmony Apartment,
Police Kandasamy Street, Olympus,
Ramanathapuram, Coimbatore,
Tamil Nadu - 641045
Email: medicloneinsolvency@gmail.com
Last date for
submission of claims: March 29, 2026
MRJ INFRATECH: CRISIL Keeps B Debt Ratings in Not Cooperating
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Crisil Ratings said the ratings on bank facilities of MRJ Infratech
Private Limited (MRJIPL) continue to be 'Crisil B/Stable Issuer not
cooperating'.
Amount
Facilities (INR Crore) Ratings
---------- ----------- -------
Term Loan 2.3 Crisil B/Stable (Issuer Not
Cooperating)
Term Loan 10 Crisil B/Stable (Issuer Not
Cooperating)
Crisil Ratings has been consistently following up with MRJIPL for
obtaining information through letter and email dated February 11,
2026 among others, apart from telephonic communication. However,
the issuer has remained non cooperative.
'The investors, lenders and all other market participants should
exercise due caution with reference to the rating assigned/reviewed
with the suffix 'ISSUER NOT COOPERATING' as the rating is arrived
at without any management interaction and is based on best
available or limited or dated information on the company. Such non
co-operation by a rated entity may be a result of deterioration in
its credit risk profile. These ratings with 'ISSUER NOT
COOPERATING' suffix lack a forward looking component.'
Detailed Rationale
Despite repeated attempts to engage with the management, Crisil
Ratings failed to receive any information on either the financial
performance or strategic intent of MRJIPL, which restricts Crisil
Ratings' ability to take a forward looking view on the entity's
credit quality. Crisil Ratings believes that rating action on
MRJIPL is consistent with 'Assessing Information Adequacy Risk'.
Based on the last available information, the rating on bank
facilities of MRJIPL continues to be 'Crisil B/Stable Issuer not
cooperating'.
Incorporated in 2003, MRJIPL is promoted by Mr Ravinder Juneja. The
company develops and leases out industrial property. Currently, it
has a 20-acre industrial plot l at Dharuhera, Haryana.
NAMDHARI AGRO: CRISIL Lowers Rating on INR45cr NCDs to B-
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CRISIL Ratings has revised the ratings on certain bank facilities
of Namdhari Agro Fresh Private Limited (NAFPL), as:
Amount
Facilities (INR Crore) Ratings
---------- ----------- -------
Non-Convertible 45 Crisil B-/Stable (ISSUER NOT
Debentures COOPERATING; Migrated from
'Crisil BBB- (CE)/Stable')
Crisil Ratings has been consistently following up with NAFPL,
through letters and emails dated January 28, 2026; February 4,
2026; February 9, 2026; and March 2, 2026 and March 4, 2026 among
others, apart from telephonic communication, for obtaining
information. However, the issuer has remained non-cooperative.
The investors, lenders and all other market participants should
exercise due caution with reference to the rating assigned or
reviewed with the suffix 'issuer not cooperating' as the rating is
arrived at without any management interaction and is based on
best-available or limited or dated information on the company. Such
non-cooperation by a rated entity may be a result of deterioration
in its credit risk profile. These ratings with 'issuer not
cooperating' suffix lack a forward-looking component.
Detailed Rationale
Despite repeated attempts to engage with the company's management,
Crisil Ratings has not received any information on the business and
financial operations. This restricts the ability of Crisil Ratings
to take a view on the credit quality of the entity. The rating
action on NAFPL is consistent with 'Assessing information adequacy
risk' methodology detailed in criteria 'Basics of ratings'.
Therefore, on account of inadequate information and lack of
management cooperation, Crisil Ratings has migrated its rating on
the bank facilities of NAFPL to 'Crisil B-/Stable Issuer not
cooperating' From 'Crisil BBB- (CE)/Stable'.
Analytical Approach
For arriving at the rating on the non-convertible debentures (NCDs)
guaranteed by NSPL and SJS, Crisil Ratings has applied its criteria
for rating instruments backed by guarantee.
NAFPL was established in 2005 by the promoter, Uday Singh. The
Bengaluru-based company retails fresh fruits and vegetables and
other essential groceries. In fiscal 2020, the company rebranded
itself as Simpli Namdharis from Namdhari Fresh, targeting the mass
premium segment, and with increased focus on becoming an
omni-channel retail provider. The company sells exotic vegetables
such as red cabbage and broccoli as well as common vegetables
procured from NSPL. It has 24 stores across Bengaluru.
NAOLIN INFRASTRUCTURE: Liquidation Process Case Summary
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Debtor: Naolin Infrastructure Private Limited
H.No.6-3-1090/1/1,
3rd Floor Uma Hyderabad House,
Raj Bhavan Road, Somajiguda,
Hyderabad, Telangana,
India - 500082
Liquidation Commencement Date: March 18, 2026
Court: National Company Law Tribunal, Hyderabad Bench
Liquidator: Narala Varalakshmi
House No.1-8-588/29A,
Achhainagar, Baghlinngampally,
Backside RTC Kalyana Mandapam,
Hyderabad, Telangana - 500044
Email: ipvaralakshmin@gmail.com
#304, Rajeshwari Towers,
Sai Baba Temple Road,
Dwarakapuri, Punjagutta,
Hyderabad, Telangana - 500082
Email: naolinliq@gmail.com
Last date for
submission of claims: April 22, 2026
OCEANUS DWELLINGS: CARE Assigns B- Rating to INR93.24cr LT Loan
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CARE Ratings has assigned rating to the bank facilities of Oceanus
Dwellings Private Limited (ODPL), as:
Amount
Facilities (INR crore) Ratings
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Long Term Bank 93.24 CARE B-; Stable Assigned
Facilities
Rationale and key rating drivers
Rating assigned to the proposed bank facilities of Oceanus
Dwellings Private Limited (ODPL) are constrained by Lower Sales
Velocity of ongoing projects, project implementation risk, limited
geographical presence, and inherently cyclical nature of the real
estate industry. However, the rating derive strength from the
experience of the promoters in real estate development and track
record of the company in the residential real estate market.
Rating sensitivities: Factors likely to lead to rating actions
Positive factors
* Healthy sales velocity from the ongoing projects resulting in
sustained improvement in collection above INR100.00 crore
Negative factors
* Drop in sales velocity or collection efficiency leading to strain
on the liquidity position of the company
* Any large delays in the scheduled completion and slowdown in the
sales momentum of the on-going projects
Analytical approach: Standalone
Outlook: Stable
The stable outlook reflects that the entity is likely to benefit
from the experience of the promoters in the real estate sector to
complete the ongoing and upcoming projects.
Detailed description of key rating drivers:
Key weaknesses
* Moderate Scale of Operations and modest sales velocity: The Scale
of Operation remained moderate with TOI of INR83.10 crore in FY25
(April 1 to March 31), constrained by the limited new project
launches and slow sales velocity. Company had limited project
launches in the past few years. While most ongoing
projects were launched prior to 2025, sales velocity remain weak
with 90% of the area unsold as of November 2025, including more
than 90% of the area remained unsold in 4 projects.
* Project Implementation Risk: As of November 2025, the company has
incurred ~45% of total construction cost in ongoing projects. While
two projects in Bangalore - Carmel Heights and Meadows - have
crossed 50% completion, the remaining four are at nascent to
moderate stages. Against pending construction cost of INR369 crore,
committed receivables remain modest at INR41 crore (~11%) as of
November, 30, 2025. The company also has an upcoming project
pipeline of 2.81 lakh sq. ft. with an estimated cost of INR64.57
crore. Given the typical gestation period of two to three years for
upcoming projects, any volatility in key raw material prices,
particularly steel and cement, may affect overall project costs and
profitability. However, this risk is largely mitigated by the
promoters' established track record and extensive experience in the
construction and real estate industry.
* Exposure to inherent risks and cyclicality in the real estate
industry: Company is exposed to the cyclicality associated with
real estate sector which has direct linkage with the general
macroeconomic scenario, interest rates and level of disposable
income available with individuals. In case of real estate
companies, the profitability is highly dependent on property
markets. This exposes these companies to the vagaries of property
markets. A high-interest rate scenario could discourage the
consumers from borrowing to finance the real estate purchases and
may depress the real estate market.
* Higher reliance on Debt: The company has a modest net worth of
INR39.75 crore as against bank debt of INR22.24 crore as on March
31, 2025, and has extended advances of INR110 crores to group
companies and third parties.
Key strengths
* Experience of Promoters in the real estate sector: ODPL was
incorporated in 2003 by Mr. P.K. Chacko, who brings over three
decades of experience in the real estate development and civil
construction. ODPL is a closely held family business. Mr. P.K.
Chacko serves as the Managing Director and is supported by other
family members on the board. The promoters have demonstrated
financial flexibility by extending need-based support to the
company when required.
* Track record of the company in residential Real Estate Business:
Company has established track record in residential real estate
development in Kerala and Karnataka, having executed 33.37 Lakhs
sq. ft. of residential projects, and is currently under
construction of 16.59 Lakhs sq.ft. in the area.
Liquidity: Stretched
Liquidity profile is stretched, with committed receivables of
INR41.91 crore as against pending construction cost of INR369.12
crore as on November 30, 2025. Collection efficiency for the past 7
months ending on October 2025 stood modest at 25%. Any moderation
in sales momentum or delay in receivable collections from ongoing
projects may further strain liquidity. Company had unencumbered
cash and bank balance, which stood at INR3.49 crore as of March 31,
2025
Incorporated in 2013, Oceanus Dwellings Private Limited (ODPL),
engaged in developing residential real estate projects in Kerala &
Karnataka. Company was promoted by Mr. P.K. Chacko (Managing
Director) and Director Mrs. Daisy Chacko. ODPL, has delivered more
than 33.37 lakh sq. ft. across 32 residential developments.
PARASAKTI ORTHOCARE: CRISIL Cuts Rating on INR5cr Cash Loan to B
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CRISIL Ratings has revised the ratings on certain bank facilities
of Parasakti Orthocare (PO), as:
Amount
Facilities (INR Crore) Ratings
---------- ----------- -------
Cash Credit 5 CRISIL B/Stable (Issuer Not
Cooperating; Revised from
'Crisil B+/Stable ISSUER NOT
COOPERATING')
Proposed Cash 1 CRISIL B/Stable (Issuer Not
Credit Limit Cooperating; Revised from
'Crisil B+/Stable ISSUER NOT
COOPERATING')
Crisil Ratings has been consistently following up with PO for
obtaining information through letter and email dated February 11,
2026 among others, apart from telephonic communication. However,
the issuer has remained non cooperative.
'The investors, lenders and all other market participants should
exercise due caution with reference to the rating assigned/reviewed
with the suffix 'ISSUER NOT COOPERATING' as the rating is arrived
at without any management interaction and is based on best
available or limited or dated information on the company. Such non
co-operation by a rated entity may be a result of deterioration in
its credit risk profile. These ratings with 'ISSUER NOT
COOPERATING' suffix lack a forward looking component.'
Detailed Rationale
Despite repeated attempts to engage with the management, Crisil
Ratings failed to receive any information on either the financial
performance or strategic intent of PO, which restricts Crisil
Ratings' ability to take a forward looking view on the entity's
credit quality. Crisil Ratings believes that rating action on PO is
consistent with 'Assessing Information Adequacy Risk'. Based on the
last available information, the rating on bank facilities of PO
revised to 'Crisil B/Stable Issuer not cooperating' from 'Crisil
B+/Stable Issuer not cooperating'.
Set up in 2008, PO is a partnership firm of Mr V Yuvarajan and his
brothers. The firm distributes orthopaedic implants of J&J in the
Chennai and Vellore districts.
PRIME MOVERS: Insolvency Resolution Process Case Summary
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Debtor: Prime Movers Auto Associates Private Limited
5 Sooterkin Street 1st Floor,
Kolkata, West Bengal,
India, 700072
Insolvency Commencement Date: March 19, 2026
Court: National Company Law Tribunal, Kolkata Bench
Estimated date of closure of
insolvency resolution process: September 20, 2026
Insolvency professional: Anup Kumar Singh
Interim Resolution
Professional: Anup Kumar Singh
4th Floor, Flat 4A,
Bidyaraj Niket, 22/28A,
Manohar Pukur Road,
Near Deshapriya Park,
Kolkata, West Bengal, 700029
Email: anup_singh@stellarinsolvency.com
Stellar Insolvency Professionals LLP,
Suite 1B, 1st Floor, 22/28A,
Manoharpukur Road, Deshopriya Park,
Kolkata - 700029
Email: primemovers.sipl@gmail.com
Last date for
submission of claims: April 7, 2026
RAJESH INDUSTRIES: CRISIL Lowers Rating on INR25cr Cash Loan to B
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CRISIL Ratings has revised the ratings on certain bank facilities
of Rajesh Industries (RI), as:
Amount
Facilities (INR Crore) Ratings
---------- ----------- -------
Cash Credit 25 Crisil B/Stable (Issuer Not
Cooperating; Revised from
'Crisil B+/Stable ISSUER NOT
COOPERATING')
Working Capital 3 Crisil B/Stable (Issuer Not
Term Loan Cooperating; Revised from
'Crisil B+/Stable ISSUER NOT
COOPERATING')
Crisil Ratings has been consistently following up with RI for
obtaining information through letter and email dated February 11,
2026 among others, apart from telephonic communication. However,
the issuer has remained non cooperative.
'The investors, lenders and all other market participants should
exercise due caution with reference to the rating assigned/reviewed
with the suffix 'ISSUER NOT COOPERATING' as the rating is arrived
at without any management interaction and is based on best
available or limited or dated information on the company. Such non
co-operation by a rated entity may be a result of deterioration in
its credit risk profile. These ratings with 'ISSUER NOT
COOPERATING' suffix lack a forward looking component.'
Detailed Rationale
Despite repeated attempts to engage with the management, Crisil
Ratings failed to receive any information on either the financial
performance or strategic intent of RI, which restricts Crisil
Ratings' ability to take a forward looking view on the entity's
credit quality. Crisil Ratings believes that rating action on RI is
consistent with 'Assessing Information Adequacy Risk'. Based on the
last available information, the rating on bank facilities of RI
revised to 'Crisil B/Stable Issuer not cooperating' from 'Crisil
B+/Stable Issuer not cooperating'.
RI was set up in 1970 as a proprietorship by Mr Rajesh Goel and his
family members. Operations are currently managed by Mr Rajesh Goel.
Based in Karnal, Haryana, the firm processes rice. It exports and
trades in basmati rice.
SALORA INTERNATIONAL: CARE Keeps C Debt Rating in Not Cooperating
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CARE Ratings said the ratings for the bank facilities of Salora
International Limited (SIL) continue to remain in the 'Issuer Not
Cooperating' category.
Amount
Facilities (INR crore) Ratings
---------- ----------- -------
Long Term Bank 55.00 CARE C; Stable; ISSUER NOT
Facilities COOPERATING; Rating continues
to remain under ISSUER NOT
COOPERATING category
Short Term Bank 15.00 CARE A4; ISSUER NOT
Facilities COOPERATING; Rating continues
to remain under ISSUER NOT
COOPERATING category
Rationale and key rating drivers
CARE Ratings Limited (CareEdge Ratings) had, vide its press release
dated March 10, 2025, placed the rating(s) of SIL under the 'issuer
non-cooperating' category as SIL had failed to provide information
for monitoring of the rating as agreed to in its Rating Agreement.
SIL continues to be non-cooperative despite repeated requests for
submission of information through e-mails dated January 24, 2026,
February 3, 2026, February 13, 2026 among others.
In line with the extant SEBI guidelines, CareEdge Ratings has
reviewed the rating on the basis of the best available information
which however, in CareEdge Ratings's opinion is not sufficient to
arrive at a fair rating.
Users of this rating (including investors, lenders and the public
at large) are hence requested to exercise caution while using the
above rating(s).
Analytical approach: Standalone
Outlook: Stable
Salora International Limited (ISIN: INE924A01013) is currently
engaged into trading and manufacturing of mobile handsets and
televisions. The commenced its operations in 1977 under the
guidance of Mr S R Jiwarajka and Mr Obel Reddy. Presently, the
company is managed by Mr. Gopal Jiwarjika and his sons, Mr. Tarun
Jiwarajka (Marketing and Finance) and Mr. Ayush Jiwarajka
(Technology & Operations). The company operates in two segments
viz. Consumer Electronics and wind energy segment.
SEAJULI DEVELOPERS: CARE Keeps D Debt Ratings in Not Cooperating
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CARE Ratings said the rating for the bank facilities of Seajuli
Developers & Finance Limited (SDFL) continues to remain in the
'Issuer Not Cooperating' category.
Amount
Facilities (INR crore) Ratings
---------- ----------- -------
Long Term Bank 107.00 CARE D; ISSUER NOT COOPERATING;
Facilities Rating continues to remain
under ISSUER NOT COOPERATING
category
Rationale & Key Rating Drivers
CARE Ratings Limited (CareEdge Ratings) had, vide its press release
dated January 9, 2025, placed the rating(s) of SDFL under the
'issuer non-cooperating' category as SDFL had failed to provide
information for monitoring of the rating and as agreed to in its
Rating Agreement. SDFL continues to be non-cooperative despite
repeated requests for submission of information through e-mails
dated November 25, 2025, December 05, 2025, December 15, 2025 among
others.
In line with the extant SEBI guidelines, CareEdge Ratings has
reviewed the rating on the basis of the best available information
which however, in CareEdge Ratings opinion is not sufficient to
arrive at a fair rating.
Users of this rating (including investors, lenders and the public
at large) are hence requested to exercise caution while using the
above rating(s).
Analytical approach: Standalone
Outlook: Not Applicable
SDFL was incorporated in 1987 and is a part of the Kolkata based B.
M. Khaitan Group. The company did not have any major operations
till FY17. Presently, SDFL is engaged in repair and maintenance of
road and other civil work of tea gardens of MRIL.
TARUN ALLOYS: Insolvency Resolution Process Case Summary
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Debtor: Tarun Alloys Limited
A-905, Phase-III, Industrial Area,
Bhiwadi, Rajasthan,
India - 301019
Insolvency Commencement Date: March 24, 2026
Court: National Company Law Tribunal, Jaipur Bench
Estimated date of closure of
insolvency resolution process: September 20, 2026
Insolvency professional: Akarsh Kashyap
Interim Resolution
Professional: Akarsh Kashyap
C-10, LGF, Lajpat Nagar Part III,
New Delhi - 110024
Email: akashyap2002@yahoo.com
cirp.tarunalloys@gmail.com
Last date for
submission of claims: April 7, 2026
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N E W Z E A L A N D
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CC RECRUITMENT: Court to Hear Wind-Up Petition on April 20
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A petition to wind up the operations of CC Recruitment Limited will
be heard before the High Court at Hamilton on April 20, 2026, at
10:45 a.m.
The Commissioner of Inland Revenue filed the petition against the
company on March 6, 2026.
The Petitioner's solicitor is:
Christina Anne Hunt
Inland Revenue, Legal Services
21 Home Straight
PO Box 432
Hamilton
DRC PROJECTS: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due on April 30
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Creditors of DRC Projects Limited are required to file their proofs
of debt by April 30, 2026, to be included in the company's dividend
distribution.
The company commenced wind-up proceedings on March 24, 2026.
The company's liquidator is:
Brenton Hunt
PO Box 13400
City East
Christchurch 8141
MALEE HOLDINGS: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due on April 29
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Creditors of Malee Holdings Limited (trading as JAE Carpet Cleaning
Whakatane) are required to file their proofs of debt by April 29,
2026, to be included in the company's dividend distribution.
The company commenced wind-up proceedings on March 24, 2026.
The company's liquidators are:
Wendy Somerville
Malcolm Hollis
PwC
PwC Waikato
PO Box 191
Hamilton 3240
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P H I L I P P I N E S
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PHILIPPINE AIRLINES: Moody's Assigns First Time 'Ba2' CFR
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Moody's Ratings assigns a first-time corporate family rating of Ba2
to Philippine Airlines Inc. (PAL). The outlook is stable.
RATINGS RATIONALE
"PAL's Ba2 rating reflects its position as the national flag
carrier of the Philippines, with steady domestic and international
market shares and a defensible long-haul franchise. The rating also
incorporates the company's strengthened financial metrics and
improved cost and capital structure following its 2021 Chapter 11
restructuring. At the same time, PAL's small scale relative to
global peers, sizable fleet expansion plans, and limited liquidity
constrain the rating," says Nidhi Dhruv, a Moody's Ratings Vice
President and Senior Credit Officer.
"Although PAL's direct exposure to the Middle East conflict is
limited, with the region accounting for 11% of total capacity and
8% of revenues, the company remains indirectly exposed to higher
fuel costs and potential shifts in travel demand arising from
ongoing geopolitical tensions. Fuel supply risk has further
increased following the declaration of an energy emergency in the
Philippines on March 24, 2026," adds Dhruv, also Moody's lead
analyst for PAL.
While the emergency is in place for up to one year, PAL has secured
fuel supply through end-June 2026 and is not expected to be
directly affected in the near term. Nonetheless, any indication of
supply disruptions or restrictions could pressure PAL's credit
profile.
PAL's credit profile also reflects support from its controlling
shareholder, the Lucio Tan family, which injected capital during
the pandemic and through the company's restructuring.
The Philippines domestic airline sector is effectively a duopoly
between PAL and Cebu Air, Inc., which holds about 56% market share.
PAL is the country's only full service carrier, capturing about 30%
domestic market share and 23% in international travel. Given
infrastructure constraints at Manila airport, Moody's do not expect
any new entrants to challenge the status quo in the Philippine
domestic airline sector. Moreover, PAL retains focus on North
American routes where it has leading positions even when compared
with US airline peers. About 40% of PAL's capacity and one-third of
its revenue is from travel to and from North America.
Moody's expects PAL's revenue to grow about 4.5%-7.0% in FY2026-27
as the company could face some near-term headwinds from the
geopolitical landscape. Based on its relatively modest scale and
operating leverage, Moody's expects EBIT margin to remain in the
range of 6.0%-8.5% over the same period.
PAL has an order book of 21 aircraft, with deliveries between 2026
and 2029. The company intends to fund its aircraft additions with a
combination of operating and finance leases. Despite the fleet
expansion plan, Moody's expects PAL's adjusted debt/EBITDA to
remain below 4.0x over the next 12-18 months.
PAL does not hedge its fuel and foreign exchange exposure. It
mitigates some fuel price volatility through a Civil Aeronautics
Board regulated surcharge, which covers about 40% of fuel costs.
The airline's relatively short booking curve—around 30 days for
domestic flights and 60 days for international flights—also
limits exposure to rapid fuel price movements. The company's
exposure to currency volatility is mitigated by its revenue mix,
with 35% of revenues earned in USD, and by its practice of
converting excess Philippine pesos into US dollars as soon as
practicable. In addition, the company's USD reporting currency
eliminates mark-to-market foreign-exchange volatility on its lease
liabilities.
PAL's liquidity is adequate, though buffers are limited. As of
December 31, 2025, its cash balance and short-term investments of
around $432 million, together with its cash from operations of $768
million, are sufficient to cover its debt maturities (mainly lease
maturities) of around $845 million and total capital spending
(including discretionary capex) of around $505 million through June
2027. The company has demonstrated continued access to funding,
raising $1.5 billion since its exit from chapter 11 from aircraft
lessors and alternative funding sources. PAL also has unused
committed Pre Delivery Payment (PDP) facilities of $108 million,
undrawn working capital facility of $50 million, and financing
facilities of $66 million. The company retains some flexibility to
defer capex.
RATING OUTLOOK
The stable outlook reflects Moody's expectations that PAL's
operating and financial metrics will remain commensurate with its
rating over the next 12 to 18 months, with some flexibility to
absorb potential downside risks. Moody's also expects PAL to
effectively expand its fleet and maintain or expand its market
shares both for domestic and international travel.
ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE CONSIDERATIONS
The main environmental risks faced by PAL are carbon transition and
physical climate risk. As decarbonization policies and regulations
evolve, airlines may face higher compliance and operational
expenses. Additionally, some customers - especially corporations
aiming to cut their carbon footprints - might opt to travel less,
which could reduce demand for air travel. Nevertheless, because the
Philippines consists of over 7,000 islands and heavily relies on
air travel, this dependence helps mitigate the potential impact
over the near-term. The Philippines is prone to typhoons causing
service disruptions, outages and delays which increase PAL's
physical climate exposure.
The airlines sector has moderate exposure to social risks, with the
main credit risks and opportunities linked to data security,
availability of specialized human capital, labour unrest and
shifting demographics. Given the airline industry is highly
regulated, PAL would not be able to fly to international
destinations without adhering to operating regulations put in place
by various global aviation regulators. Labor relations risk is
manageable, with unionization present but no recent history of
prolonged or disruptive industrial action that has materially
impaired operations.
PAL is owned by the Lucio Tan group, which provides strategic
support but also exposes the company to potential risks associated
with concentrated ownership. Additionally, the board structure
consists of eight non-independent directors out of fourteen,
including seven family members. Nevertheless, PAL benefits from the
leadership of an independent and experienced management team with
extensive industry expertise. Although PAL operates as a privately
owned entity, its financial performance is accessible through its
publicly listed parent company, PAL Holdings Inc.
FACTORS THAT COULD LEAD TO AN UPGRADE OR DOWNGRADE OF THE RATING
Moody's could upgrade PAL's rating if there is a notable
improvement in its operating and financial profiles, alongside
sustained or expanded market share. Demonstrated success in fleet
expansion will also be necessary for an upgrade. Key credit metrics
supporting an upgrade would include: (1) profitability, with the
EBIT margin consistently above 9%, and (2) leverage, defined as
adjusted debt/EBITDA remaining below 3.5x on a sustained basis,
accompanied by good liquidity.
Moody's could downgrade PAL's rating if its operating and financial
profiles weaken such that (1) its EBIT margin falls below 7% or (2)
adjusted debt/EBITDA is higher than 4.0x on a sustained basis. The
rating could also come under pressure if PAL's domestic or
international market shares deteriorate significantly or the
company faces liquidity pressures. Any indications of fuel supply
disruptions or restrictions could also pressure PAL's credit
profile.
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AGILIS HR: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due on April 13
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Creditors of Agilis HR Consulting Pte. Ltd. are required to file
their proofs of debt by April 13, 2026, to be included in the
company's dividend distribution.
The company commenced wind-up proceedings on May 7, 2024.
The company's liquidator is:
Farooq Ahmad Mann
Mann & Associates PAC
3 Shenton Way
#03-06C Shenton House
Singapore 068805
COTTON ON ASIA: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due on April 20
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Creditors of Cotton On Asia Pte. Ltd. are required to file their
proofs of debt by April 20, 2026, to be included in the company's
dividend distribution.
The company commenced wind-up proceedings on March 25, 2026.
The company's liquidators are:
Sam Kok Weng
Lie Kok Keong
c/o 7 Straits View
Marina One, East Tower, Level 12
Singapore 018936
LADY M: Court to Hear Wind-Up Petition on April 10
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A petition to wind up the operations of Lady M Singapore Pte. Ltd.
will be heard before the High Court of Singapore on April 10, 2026,
at 10:00 a.m.
The Petitioner's solicitors are:
Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP
80 Raffles Place
#33-00 UOB Plaza 1
Singapore 048624
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