IND A+/PositiveCARE A+ | StableAUM 3226.56 CrCAR 37.44%
A+/ StableIND A+/PositiveRating rationale summary
Ind-Ra rates the issue IND A+/Positive, reflecting UGRO linkage, secured MSME franchise, capital buffers and diversified funding, offset by seasoning and profitability risks.
Summary points
- Issue rating: IND A+/Positive from India Ratings.
- CARE upgraded PCPL NCDs to CARE A+ | Stable.
- UGRO acquired 100% of PCPL on Dec 8, 2025.
- AUM was 3226.56 Cr at Sep 30, 2025.
Rating history timeline
CARE A- | StableCARE rating history shows CARE A- | Stable in FY23.
CARE A | StableCARE rating history shows upgrade to CARE A | Stable in FY24.
CARE A| RWDCARE placed ratings on Watch with Developing Implications in 2025.
IND A+/PositiveIndia Ratings assigned issue and bank loan ratings on Dec 17, 2025.
Outlook implications
Positive issue outlook follows UGRO's outlook under Ind-Ra; CARE's Stable outlook expects parent support, healthy capitalisation and improving asset quality/profitability.
Implications for investors
- The rating supports investment-grade credit quality, but investors should monitor integration with UGRO, asset quality seasoning, profitability and leverage over the 24-month tenor.
Rating Drivers
UGRO acquired 100% of PCPL and Ind-R fully consolidates PCPL with UGRO
CAR 37.44% and Tier-1 CAR 37.09% at 09/30/25 are above regulatory nor
GNPA increased to 2.01% and NNPA to 1.24% at Sep 30, 2025.
ROTA moderated to 0.61% annualised in H1FY26 from 0.78% in FY25.