Dai-ichi Karkaria Limited Withdraws Credit Rating from CRISIL for Rs 25 Crore Bank Facilities
Dai-ichi Karkaria Limited voluntarily withdrew its credit ratings from CRISIL Ratings Limited for Rs 25 crore bank facilities with Axis Bank Limited. The withdrawal was requested as sanctioned credit limits fell below the bank's external rating requirements. CRISIL confirmed the withdrawal on April 14, 2026, covering cash credit facilities of Rs 15 crore and letter of credit & bank guarantee facilities of Rs 10 crore, both previously rated CRISIL BB+/Stable and CRISIL A4+ respectively.

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Dai-ichi Karkaria Limited has voluntarily withdrawn its credit ratings from CRISIL Ratings Limited for bank facilities worth Rs 25 crore. The company informed the stock exchanges on April 15, 2026, that it requested the withdrawal as the sanctioned credit limits are below Axis Bank Limited's requirement for maintaining an external credit rating.
Credit Rating Withdrawal Details
CRISIL Ratings Limited confirmed the withdrawal of credit ratings on April 14, 2026, following the company's request dated February 02, 2026. The withdrawal was processed after CRISIL received a 'No Objection Certificate' from Axis Bank Limited, in accordance with CRISIL's policy on credit rating withdrawal.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Bank Loan Facilities Rated | Rs 25 Crore |
| Long Term Rating | CRISIL BB+/Stable (Rating Reaffirmed and Withdrawn) |
| Short Term Rating | CRISIL A4+ (Rating Reaffirmed and Withdrawn) |
| Withdrawal Date | April 14, 2026 |
Bank Facility Breakdown
The withdrawn ratings covered two types of facilities provided by Axis Bank Limited:
| S.No. | Bank Facility | Bank | Amount (Rs. in Crore) | Outstanding Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cash Credit | Axis Bank Limited | 15 | Withdrawn |
| 2 | Letter of credit & Bank Guarantee | Axis Bank Limited | 10 | Withdrawn |
| Total | 25 |
Regulatory Compliance
The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Company Secretary & Compliance Officer Ankit Shah signed the intimation letter sent to BSE Limited on April 15, 2026.
CRISIL's Rating Surveillance
CRISIL Ratings maintains continuous surveillance and review of all ratings assigned by the agency. The rating agency confirmed that it had conducted due consideration before withdrawing the ratings for the bank loan facilities. The withdrawal follows CRISIL's established policy framework for credit rating withdrawals upon receipt of proper documentation from both the rated entity and the lending institution.
Historical Stock Returns for Dai-ichi Karkaria
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.52% | +2.82% | +6.76% | -3.16% | -16.97% | -32.69% |
Will Dai-ichi Karkaria seek alternative financing arrangements or switch to other banks that don't require external credit ratings for similar facility amounts?
How might this rating withdrawal impact the company's ability to secure future credit facilities or negotiate favorable terms with other financial institutions?
Could this move signal a broader trend among mid-sized companies to reduce compliance costs by operating below rating thresholds set by banks?


































