CARE Ratings Downgrades Revathi Equipment India's Credit Rating Amid Operating Losses
CARE Ratings has downgraded Revathi Equipment India Limited's credit ratings, with long-term facilities reduced to CARE BBB; Stable from CARE BBB+; Stable and short-term ratings cut to CARE A3+ from CARE A2. The company reported operating losses in 9MFY26 with total operating income declining to ₹75.30 crore from ₹178.53 crore in FY25. Facility limits were also reduced, with long-term/short-term bank facilities cut to ₹78.00 crore from ₹101.00 crore, reflecting weakened financial performance amid export market slowdown and reduced domestic orders.

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Revathi Equipment India Limited has received a credit rating downgrade from CARE Ratings Limited, reflecting the company's weakened financial performance and operational challenges. The rating agency announced the revision on February 14th, 2026, citing significant deterioration in the company's operating metrics.
Rating Downgrade Details
CARE Ratings has implemented comprehensive downgrades across the company's banking facilities:
| Facility Type: | Amount (₹ crore) | New Rating | Previous Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long-term/Short-term bank facilities: | 78.00 (Reduced from 101.00) | CARE BBB; Stable / CARE A3+ | CARE BBB+; Stable / CARE A2 |
| Short-term bank facilities: | 28.99 (Reduced from 43.54) | CARE A3+ | CARE A2 |
The rating agency has maintained a stable outlook despite the downgrades, indicating expectations that the company will sustain a comfortable capital structure and adequate liquidity.
Financial Performance Deterioration
The company's financial metrics show significant decline across key parameters:
| Period: | Total Operating Income (₹ crore) | PBILDT (₹ crore) | PAT (₹ crore) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY24: | 212.47 | 39.71 | 31.07 |
| FY25: | 178.53 | 30.31 | 20.18 |
| 9MFY26: | 75.30 | -1.39 | -0.73 |
The company reported operating losses in 9MFY26, with operating income moderating significantly. Export performance weakened due to geopolitical and logistics-related disruptions, while domestic revenues were impacted by reduced order inflows from mine developer-operators.
Key Rating Factors
CARE Ratings highlighted several factors influencing the downgrade:
Strengths:
- Experienced management team led by Executive Chairman Abhishek Dalmia
- Long operational track record of over four decades in drilling equipment manufacturing
- Established market position in the drilling equipment segment
- Comfortable capital structure and adequate liquid investments
Weaknesses:
- Moderation in financial and operational performance with lower production volumes
- High client concentration risk, with top five customers contributing ~88% of sales in 9MFY26
- Working capital intensive operations with an elongated operating cycle of 162 days in FY25
- Exposure to group company Semac Construction Limited
Company Background
Revathi Equipment India Limited manufactures mining equipment, primarily blast hole drills ranging from 63 mm to 349 mm in size, catering to both domestic and export markets. The company was incorporated in 2020 following a demerger from Revathi Equipment Limited and got listed on stock exchanges on September 11, 2024. The drilling business originally commenced operations in 1977 with technical collaboration from Chicago Pneumatic of USA.
Liquidity Position
Despite operational challenges, the company maintains adequate liquidity with average working capital utilization at 63.42% for the 12 months ended January 2026. The current ratio stood at 1.75x as of March 31, 2025, providing some financial cushion during the challenging period.
Historical Stock Returns for Revathi Equipment
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.29% | -0.26% | -9.75% | -30.59% | -63.28% | -80.10% |






























