PACRA Maintains Entity Ratings of Ghandhara Nissan Limited - Press Release issued by The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Limited.

Lahore -- November 06, 2020 (PPI-OT)

Following is the text of press release issued by The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Limited (PACRA)

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Ghandhara Nissan Limited (GNL) operates in the truck segment of the automobile sector. Presently, the company deals in Chinese and European brands. Ghandhara Nissan has solidified its position in the market through the launch of JAC X-200 and Renault Trucks. Keeping in view of the current market scenario the turnout of these initiatives is pivotal. Covid19 and associated lockdown has worsened the existing economic slowdown which has hampered the overall demand, impacting the business volumes of the company.

Further, under absorption of overheads on account of declining volumes has resulted in lower margins leading to inflated loss for FY20. Relatively higher losses and low cash flows have dampened the coverages. Majority ownership of the company is held by Bibojee Group of Companies. Their business acumen is further...