Q-Line Biotech NSE SME IPO review

The company is engaged in the business of developing, manufacturing and marketing of diverse range of reagents and consumables.
It posted growth in its top lines for the reported periods, but suffered a setback for FY25 in bottom line following accounting adjustments.
As the company has no listed peers, it is trying to extract fancy price for its IPO.
Based on its overall financial data, the issue appears fully priced.
Well-informed investors may park moderate funds for long term.

About Company

Q-Line Biotech Ltd. (QBL) is engaged in the business of developing, manufacturing and marketing of diverse range of reagents (including kits and POC devices) & consumables and manufacturing, importing, distribution/supply of diagnostic equipment for different diagnostic healthcare needs. The company supplies diagnostic equipment and IVD products for different diagnostic healthcare needs since 2013 directly or through its distributor/s majorly to diagnostic service providers, hospitals and medical colleges.

The company has established its brands over a period of 12 years through its experience, R & D, manufacturing capabilities and quality assurance. The core segments of operations of the Company in IVD Industry include Clinical Chemistry, Haematology, Immunodiagnostics, Molecular Diagnostics and Others (POC Devices & Rapids).

QBL’s key manufacturing segments include indigenous manufacturing of reagents including Clinical Chemistry, Haematology, Immunodiagnostics, Molecular Diagnostics and Others (POC Devices & Rapids) and supplying/ manufacturing of in-vitro diagnostics (IVD), Pathology equipment’s & devices. Further during the Covid-19 pandemic, the company diversified its focus and with the technical collaboration of third-party institutes and through its own R&D team developed a range of Covid testing kits viz. RT-PCR Kits, RNA Extraction Kits, VTM Kits etc.

It is research driven company engaged in developing and manufacturing a wide range of reagents formulations used across various IVD and diagnostic needs. The company leverages its R&D capabilities to develop and manufacture a portfolio of differentiated reagent formulations /products. Further, for its certain Class of Reagent & equipment’s and devices manufacturing business, the company has entered into technical collaboration with certain international companies. Under the agreement terms, it undertakes the manufacturing of these Reagent and equipment’s and devices as per the technical collaboration and specifications provided by the partners or companies.

With the help of these collaborations the equipment and devices adhere to strict quality control, international standards and certifications. As of March 31, 2026, the company employed 19 personnel at R&D laboratories, which constituted 5.25% of its total permanent employee strength. As of March 31, 2026, it had 362 employees on its payroll and additional 223 contract employees in various departments.

Issue Details / Capital History

The company is coming out with its maiden book building route IPO of 6253200 equity shares of Rs. 10 each to mobilize Rs. 214.48 cr. at the upper cap. The company has announced a price band of Rs. 326 - Rs. 343 per share. The minimum application to be made is for 800 shares and in multiples of 400 shares thereon, thereafter. The IPO opens for subscription on May 21, 2026, and will close on May 25, 2026. The IPO constitute 26.81% of the post-IPO paid-up capital of the company. The shares will be listed on NSE SME Emerge. From the net proceeds of the IPO, it will utilize Rs. 93.50 cr. for working capital, Rs. 90.00 cr. for repayment/prepayment of certain borrowings, and the rest for general corporate purposes.

The company raised Rs. 27.44 cr. in a pre-IPO placement of 800000 shares in May 2026, at Rs. 343 per share.

The IPO is jointly lead managed by Hem Securities Ltd., and Share India Capital Services Pvt. Ltd., Purva Sharegistry (India) Pvt. Ltd., is the registrar to the issue. HEM group’s Hem Finlease Pvt. Ltd., is the market maker as well as a syndicate member.

The company has issued initial equity capital at par value. It raised further equity shares in the price range of Rs. 125 – Rs. 417 between March 2019 and May 2026. It has also issued bonus shares in the ratio of 2 for 1 in March 2016, and 9 for 1 in August 2025. The average cost of acquisition of shares by the promoters is Rs. 0.00, Rs. 0.04, and Rs. 18.34 per share.

Post-IPO, company’s current paid-up equity capital of Rs. 17.07 cr. will stand enhanced to Rs. 23.33 cr. Based on the upper band of the IPO pricing, the company is looking for a market cap of Rs. 800.16 cr.

IPO Lead Managers & Registrar

Financial Performance

On the financial performance front, for the last three fiscals, the company has (on a consolidated basis) posted total income/ net profit, of Rs. 184.81 cr. / Rs. 32.10 cr. (FY23), Rs. 206.45 cr. / Rs. 34.44 cr. (FY24), Rs. 322.58 cr. / Rs. 28.13 cr. (FY25). For 9M of FY26 ended on December 31, 2025, it earned a net profit of Rs. 38.69 cr. on a total income of Rs. 236.50 cr. Though it posted growth in its top lines for the reported periods, its bottom line posted inconsistency. For FY25, it posted lower net profit of Rs. 28.13 cr., and for 9M-FY26, though the top line is Rs, 236.50 cr. it posted bumper profit of Rs. 38.69 cr. in a pre-IPO period, that not only raise eyebrows, but also concern over its sustainability going forward. Despite higher other income for FY25, it marked lower net following extra-ordinary item of Rs. 16.97 cr. Its contingent liability stood at Rs. 61.64 cr. as of December 31, 2025, that raises alarm. Its overall borrowings of Rs. 242.57 cr. as of December 31, 2025, raise concern.

For the last two fiscals, the company has reported an average EPS of Rs. 25.00, and an average RoNW of 23.17%. The issue is priced at a P/BV of 2.44 based on its NAV of Rs. 140.81 per share as of December 31, 2025, but its post-IPO NAV data is missing from the offer documents.

If we attribute FY26 super earnings to its post-IPO fully diluted paid-up equity capital, then the asking price is at a P/E of 15.51, and based on FY25 earnings, the P/E stands at 28.44. The issue appears fully priced, based on its bumper earnings for 9M-FY26, which may not be sustained.

For the reported periods, the company has posted PAT margins of 17.56% (FY23), 16.92% (FY24), 8.97% (FY25), 16.65% (9M-FY26), and RoCE margins of 22.14%, 19.25%, 17.66%, 13.32%, respectively, for referred periods.

All amounts in Indian Rupees crores

Period Ended	Revenue	Expense	PAT	Assets
2023	₹184.81	₹154.97	₹32.10	₹251.58
2024	₹206.45	₹175.85	₹34.44	₹339.25
2025	₹322.58	₹261.43	₹28.13	₹455.49
Dec 2025	₹236.50	₹186.96	₹38.69	₹561.34

Dividend Policy

The company has not paid any dividends for the reported periods of the offer document. It will adopt a prudent dividend policy, based on its financial performance and future prospects.

Comparison with Listed Peers - for Fiscal 2025

As per the offer document, the company has no listed peers to compare with.

Name of the Company	Face Value (₹)	EPS basic (₹)	EPS Diluted (₹)	RONW (%)	P/E Ratio	NAV (₹)
Powerica Limited	5	15.26	15.26	15.37 %	24.45	99.76
Listed Peers
Cummins India Limited	2	72.15	72.15	26.45%	64.13	272.78
Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited	2	33.71	33.60	15.85%	43.24	212.60
NTPC Green Energy Limited	10	0.67	0.67	2.58%	129.40	21.88
Acme Solar Holdings Limited	2	4.55	4.53	5.59%	50.74	74.54
Adani Green Energy Limited	10	8.37	8.37	11.90%	101.53	76.62

Disclaimer: Above table shows earnings and P/E ratio as of 2025-26

Merchant Banker's Track Record

The two merchant bankers associated with this issue have handled 79 issues in the past three years, out of which 8 issues closed below the issue price on listing date.

Conclusion - Apply for medium to long term

QBL is engaged in the business of developing, manufacturing and marketing of diverse range of reagents and consumables. It posted growth in its top lines for the reported periods, but suffered a setback for FY25 in bottom line following accounting adjustments. As the company has no listed peers, it is trying to extract fancy price for its IPO. Based on its overall financial data, the issue appears fully priced. Well-informed investors may park moderate funds for long term.

Dilip Davda is a veteran financial journalist associated with the Indian stock market since 1978. He has been contributing to print and electronic media on capital markets, insurance, and finance since 1985.

He is widely recognized for reviewing public issues and non-convertible debentures (NCDs) in the primary market. Drawing on over three decades of market experience and close interaction with merchant bankers, his reviews focus on detailed fundamental and financial analysis of companies, with a special emphasis on SME public issues.

Disclaimer: The information provided herein is solely for educational and informational purposes and does not constitute an offer, solicitation, or recommendation to buy or sell any securities. Readers are advised to consult a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Investments in the securities market are subject to market risks. The author does not intend to invest in the securities discussed.

FAQ Accordion

Q-Line Biotech IPO FAQs

1. What is Q-Line Biotech IPO? ⌄

Q-Line Biotech IPO is SME IPO. The company is going to raise ₹214 Crores via IPO. The issue is priced at ₹326 to ₹343 per equity share. The IPO is to be listed on NSE SME.

2. When Q-Line Biotech IPO will open for subscription? ⌄

The IPO is to open on May 21, 2026 for QIB, NII, and Retail Investors. The IPO will close on May 25,2026.

3. What is Q-Line Biotech IPO Investors Portion? ⌄

The investors’ portion for QIB is 50%, NII is 15%, and Retail is 35%.

4. How to Apply the Q-Line Biotech IPO? ⌄

You can apply for Q-Line Biotech IPO via ASBA online via your bank account. You can also apply for ASBA online via UPI through your stock brokers. You can also apply via your stock brokers by filling up the offline form.

5. What is Q-Line Biotech IPO Issue Size? ⌄

Q-Line Biotech IPO issue size is ₹214 crores.

6. What is Q-Line Biotech IPO Price Band? ⌄

Q-Line Biotech IPO Price Band is ₹326 to ₹343.

7. What is Q-Line Biotech IPO Lot Size? ⌄

The minimum bid is 800 Shares with ₹2,74,400 amount.

8. What is the Q-Line Biotech IPO Allotment Date? ⌄

Q-Line Biotech IPO allotment date is May 26,2026.

9. What is the Q-Line Biotech IPO Listing Date? ⌄

Q-Line Biotech IPO listing date is May 29, 2026. The IPO is to list on NSE SME.

Canara HSBC Life IPO Date, Review, Price, Allotment Details

By Jagat Joshi
October 27, 2025

Canara HSBC Life IPO open date is October 10, 2025 and the IPO will close on October 14, 2025. Canara HSBC Life IPO is a Book Built Issue. The company to raise around ₹2,517.50 crores via IPO that comprises fresh issue of ₹[.] crores and offer for sale up to 23,75,00,000 equity shares with face value of ₹10 each.

Canara HSBC Life IPO price band is ₹100 to ₹106 per share. The retail quota is 35%, QIB is 50%, and HNI is 15%. Canara HSBC Life IPO to list on BSE, NSE on October 17, 2025. The allotment of Canara HSBC Life IPO date is October 15, 2025.

Canara HSBC Life IPO Details

IPO Open Date	October 10, 2025
IPO Close Date	October 14, 2025
Face Value	₹10 Per Equity Share
IPO Price Band	₹100 to ₹106 Per Share
Issue Size	Approx ₹2,517.50 Crores
Offer for Sale:	Approx 23,75,00,000 Equity Shares
Issue Type	Book Built Issue
IPO Listing	BSE, NSE
DRHP Draft Prospectus
RHP Draft Prospectus

Canara HSBC Life IPO Review & Key Points

Review: May Apply
CM Rating: 45
100% Offer For Sale (OFS) as the existing shareholders are selling their stake; the company won’t receive fresh funds with no fresh issue included.
Promoted by Canara Bank (51%) and HSBC Insurance (Asia-Pacific), It gives credibility, distribution reach, and banking network access.
Canara Bank branches, HSBC India, and regional rural banks over 15,700 branches reach with give the strong outlook for business.
Profits have grown – Profit After Tax (PAT) rose from ~₹91 crores in FY 2023 to ~₹117 crores in FY 2025.
Competition with peers like HDFC Life, SBI Life, ICICI Prudential, etc.
Canara HSBC Life Insurance IPO looks fairly strong with big names like Canara Bank and HSBC Insucrance, solid promoter support, growing APE, and an extensive branch network via bancassurance model. It’s competitive among newer / mid sized players but 100% OFS leads to a questions to the investors as well. Still it looks a good bet for the long term investors.

Canara HSBC Life IPO Market Lot

The Canara HSBC Life IPO minimum market lot is 140 shares with ₹14,840 application amount. The retail investors can apply up-to 13 lots with 1,820 shares of ₹1,92,920 amount.

Application	Lot Size	Shares	Amount
Retail Minimum	1	140	₹14,840
Retail Maximum	13	1,820	₹1,92,920
S-HNI Minimum	14	1,960	₹2,07,760
S-HNI Maximum	67	9,380	₹9,94,280
B-HNI Minimum	68	9,520	₹10,09,120

IPO Reservation

Investor Category	Share Offered	-% Shares
Anchor Investor	– Shares	-%
QIB (Ex. Anchor)	– Shares	50%
NII Shares Offered	– Shares	15%
Retail Shares Offered	– Shares	35%

Canara HSBC Life IPO Anchor Investors

Anchor Bidding Date	October 9, 2025
Anchor Investors List
Shares Offered	7,07,85,000 Shares
Anchor Size	750.32 Cr.
lock-in period end date 50% shares (30 Days)	November 14, 2025
lock-in period end date 50% shares (90 Days)	January 13, 2026

Canara HSBC Life IPO Dates

The Canara HSBC Life IPO date is October 10 and the close date is October 14. The Canara HSBC Life IPO allotment will be finalized on October 15 and the IPO listing on October 17.

IPO Open Date:	October 10, 2025
IPO Close Date:	October 14, 2025
Basis of Allotment:	October 15, 2025
Refunds:	October 16, 2025
Credit to Demat Account:	October 16, 2025
IPO Listing Date:	October 17, 2025
IPO Bidding Cut-off Time:	October 14, 2025 – 5 PM

Promoters and Holding Pattern

The promoters of the company are Canara Bank and HSBC Insurance (Asia-Pacific) Holdings Limited.

Particular	Shares	% Share
Promoter Holding Pre Issue	9,07,06,51,260	77.00%
Promoter Holding Post Issue	9,07,06,51,260	77.00%

Objects of the Issue & Utilisation of proceeds

Purpose	Crores
To carry out the Offer for Sale of up to 237,500,000 Equity Shares of face value of ₹10 each by the Selling Shareholders aggregating up to ₹[●] million; and	–
Achieve the benefits of listing the Equity Shares on the Stock Exchanges	–

About Canara HSBC Life IPO

Founded in 2007, Canara HSBC Life is one of the growing private life insurance companies in India, promoted by Canara Bank and HSBC Insurance (Asia-Pacific) Holdings Limited. The Canara HSBC Life is involved in providing a wide range of life insurance products for individuals and groups, including savings, term plans, retirement solutions, group protection plans, endowment plans, and the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY).

As of now, the company’s portfolio consists of 20 individual products, 7 group products, and 2 rider options, along with PMJJBY policies. What makes this company unique is its product offers protection, guaranteed income, and market-linked growth, with flexible payouts, investment options, and customization features. The main reason behind strong business growth through the bancassurance partnerships with its promoters. Multi-channel distribution network with PAN-India presence is one of the major strengths of the company.

Canara HSBC Life IPO Company Financial Report

Amount ₹ in Crores

Period Ended	Revenue	Expense	PAT	Assets
2023	₹261.59	₹161.77	₹91.19	₹30,548.89
2024	₹240.88	₹117.00	₹113.32	₹37,815.80
2025	₹234.01	₹105.87	₹116.98	₹41,852.09
June 2025	₹42.35	₹16.29	₹23.41	₹44,047.98

Canara HSBC Life IPO Valuation – FY2025

Check Canara HSBC Life IPO valuations detail like Earning Per Share (EPS), Price/Earning P/E Ratio, Return on Net Worth (RoNW), and Net Asset Value (NAV) details.

KPI	Values
ROE:	-%
ROCE:	-%
EBITDA Margin:	-%
PAT Margin:	-%
Debt to equity ratio:	–
Earning Per Share (EPS):	₹1.23 (Basic)
Price/Earning P/E Ratio:	N/A
Return on Net Worth (RoNW):	7.97%
Net Asset Value (NAV):	₹15.97

Peer Group Comparison

Company	EPS	PE Ratio	RoNW %	NAV	Income
SBI Life InsuranceCompany Limited	24.09	74.16	15.13%	169.49	84,984.63 Cr.
HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited	8.41	90.27	11.75%	75.03	71,075.14 Cr.
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Limited	8.21	73.66	10.34%	82.57	48,950.71 Cr.

IPO Lead Managers aka Merchant Bankers

SBI Capital Markets Ltd.
BNP Paribas
HSBC Securities & Capital Markets (India) Pvt.Ltd.
JM Financial Ltd.
Motilal Oswal Investment Advisors Ltd.

Company Address

Canara HSBC Life Insurance Co.Ltd.
8 th Floor, Unit No. 808- 814,
Ambadeep Building, Kasturba Gandhi Marg,
Connaught Place, Central Delhi
Delhi, New Delhi, 110001
Phone: +91 01244506761
Email: investor@canarahsbclife.in
Website: http://www.canarahsbclife.com/

IPO Registrar

Kfin Technologies Ltd.
Phone: 04067162222, 04079611000
Email: einward.ris@kfintech.com
Website: https://ipostatus.kfintech.com/

Canara HSBC Life IPO FAQs

What is Canara HSBC Life IPO?

Canara HSBC Life IPO is Mainbaord IPO. The company is going to raise ₹2,517.50 Crores via IPO. The issue is priced at ₹100 to ₹106 per equity share. The IPO is to be listed on BSE & NSE.

When Canara HSBC Life IPO will open for subscription?

The IPO is to open on October 10, 2025 for QIB, NII, and Retail Investors. The IPO will close on October 14, 2025.

What is Canara HSBC Life IPO Investors Portion?

The investors’ portion for QIB is 50%, NII is 15%, and Retail is 35%.

How to Apply the Canara HSBC Life IPO?

You can apply for Canara HSBC Life IPO via ASBA online via your bank account. You can also apply for ASBA online via UPI through your stock brokers. You can also apply via your stock brokers by filling up the offline form.

What is Canara HSBC Life IPO Issue Size?

Canara HSBC Life IPO issue size is ₹2,517.50 crores.

What is Canara HSBC Life IPO Price Band?

Canara HSBC Life IPO Price Band is ₹100 to ₹106.

What is Canara HSBC Life IPO Lot Size?

The minimum bid is 140 Shares with ₹14,840 amount.

What is the Canara HSBC Life IPO Allotment Date?

Canara HSBC Life IPO allotment date is October 15, 2025.

What is the Canara HSBC Life IPO Listing Date?

Canara HSBC Life IPO listing date is October 17, 2025. The IPO is to list on BSE & NSE.

Note: The Canara HSBC Life IPO price band and date are officially announced. The (Canara HSBC Life IPO grey market premium) will be added to the IPO GMP page as it will start).

Jagat Joshi

Founder of IPOWatch, brings nearly 15 years of experience in IPO analysis and market research. He provides complete coverage of upcoming IPOs, subscription trends, grey market premiums (GMP), and post-listing performance, along with easy-to-understand reviews, insights, and analysis. In his working journey, he has worked with various platforms and received expertise in stock market analysis and primary markets.