Prakash Pipes Limited (PPL) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Prakash Pipes Limited (PPL) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 420 days as of March 2026. Defensive assets of Rs1.35 Billion (cash Rs-, short-term investments Rs374.90 Million, receivables Rs972.50 Million) cover 420 days of daily cash needs of Rs3.21 Million/day.
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Prakash Pipes Limited Defensive Interval Ratio (2019–2026)
This chart shows how Prakash Pipes Limited's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 8 annual periods from 2019 to 2026. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at 420 days, meaning defensive assets of Rs1.35 Billion can fund 420 days of operations without new revenue. For the complete balance sheet picture, see balance sheet size of Prakash Pipes Limited.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Prakash Pipes Limited (2019–2026)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Prakash Pipes Limited from 2019 to 2026, covering 8 annual filings. Each row shows defensive assets, daily cash need, the DIR in days, and the change in days compared to the prior year. See PPL working capital efficiency to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (INR) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 420 days | Rs1.35 Billion | Rs3.21 Million/day | Rs- | Rs374.90 Million | ▲ +118 days |
| 2025 | 302 days | Rs1.00 Billion | Rs3.32 Million/day | Rs- | Rs128.50 Million | ▼ -153 days |
| 2024 | 455 days | Rs1.43 Billion | Rs3.14 Million/day | Rs- | Rs677.70 Million | ▼ -158 days |
| 2023 | 613 days | Rs1.06 Billion | Rs1.72 Million/day | Rs- | Rs303.40 Million | ▲ +147 days |
| 2022 | 466 days | Rs731.90 Million | Rs1.57 Million/day | Rs- | Rs143.80 Million | ▼ -33 days |
| 2021 | 499 days | Rs634.30 Million | Rs1.27 Million/day | Rs- | Rs162.50 Million | ▼ -9 days |
| 2020 | 507 days | Rs607.40 Million | Rs1.20 Million/day | Rs- | Rs108.30 Million | ▲ +60 days |
| 2019 | 447 days | Rs355.70 Million | Rs795.34K/day | Rs- | Rs39.40 Million | — |