The credit rating agency, ICRA in its latest report has expressed confidence that mid-sized construction players are likely to see significant growth opportunities, with improving credit profiles and strengthening order book aided by the government's push towards infrastructure development projects.
As per report, though the general elections in 2019 can result in some short-term disruptions in the awards, the trend is expected to remain positive over the medium-term. The rating agency further highlighted growth of the infrastructure capital outlay during the last 3-4 years, particularly in the roads, railways and the urban infrastructure segments and added that this is likely to continue over the medium-term.
Besides, ICRA noted that in comparison with the credit profile of large construction companies, many mid-sized companies exhibit better coverage ratios because of lower debts in their books. It also said that as the later have been focusing only on the construction business, the requirement is limited to working capital debt and equipment loans.
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