Mumbai, June 2 -- The agency has reaffirmed the company's short-term rating at 'Crisil A1'.

Crisil Ratings stated that the upgrade reflects a significant improvement in MIIL's business risk profile following the strategic acquisition of National Pipe Company (NPC), Saudi Arabia, which was completed on 21 May 2026.

This acquisition is expected to significantly improve MIIL's scale of operations by over 50-60% and operating profit before depreciation, interest, and tax (OPBDIT) margins to around 14-15% (12.3% in fiscal 2026). It will also enhance geographic diversification and add 430,000 metric tonnes (MT) of LSAW/HSAW capacity in Saudi Arabia.

NPC is expected to be revenue and earnings accretive from day one, given its fully operationa...