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.

Devyani International IPO Listing on 16 August 2021 on NSE & BSE

By Jagat Joshi
August 15, 2021

Devyani International IPO to list on NSE and BSE on 16 August 2021, Monday at 10:00 AM. It the season of the IPOs Devyani was one of the on demand in all the categories. The Devyani IPO subscribed 116.71x that comprises QIB 95.27x, NII 213.06x and Retail 39.51x. The grey market shows strong listing with trade is going around ₹55 to ₹65 level. As per the market speculations the Devyani IPO to list around ₹145 to ₹150 level. The company is one of the leader in QSR (quick-service restaurant) sector. The big brands is associated with the company like KFC, Pizza Hut and Costa Coffee. The balance sheet looks good in terms of the revenues but PAT is on a negative side in last few years. Check out the Devyani International IPO listing details as given below:

Latest Update: Devyani International IPO listed at 57% premium at ₹140.90 on NSE and ₹141 on NSE. It was a dream listing for the short term investors. As per the IPOWatch team suggested the stock listing was in the range of ₹140 to ₹150. The stock was hit the high of the same rate as it opened and the low of ₹120.80 on NSE and ₹120.75 on BSE.

Devyani International Share Price Live Quote

Details	BSE Listing	NSE Listing
IPO Price	₹90.00	₹90.00
List Price	₹141.00	₹140.80
High Price	₹141.05	₹140.80
Low Price	₹120.75	₹120.80
Close Price	₹123.35	₹123.50
Volume	69,15,085	15,24,35,148

BSE Notice of Listing: Notice 1 | Notice 2

Devyani International IPO Listing Details

Find the Devyani International IPO listing details like BSE Code, NSE Code, ISIN Number and Listing Group. The information given below will help you on the Devyani International share listing day.

BSE Code	543330
NSE Code	DEVYANI
Group	B
ISIN No	INE872J01023
Offer Price	₹90
Face Value	₹1
Listing Date	16 August 2021, Monday

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Devyani International IPO Subscription Status (Final Data)

(Over Subscribed)

The Devyani International IPO subscribed 116.71x on day 3 till 7:45. The subscription comprises Qualified Institutional Buyer (QIB) 95.27x, (Non-institutional Bidders) NII 213.06x and Retail 39.51x.

Category	Day 1	Day 2	Day 3
QIB	0.77x	1.32x	95.27x
NII	0.77x	6.37x	213.06x
RII	11.35x	22.94x	39.51x
EMP	1.56x	3.10x	4.70x
Total	2.69x	6.61x	116.71x

Devyani International IPO Date & Price Band

IPO Open:	04 August 2021
IPO Close:	06 August 2021
IPO Size:	Approx ₹1838 Crores
Fresh Issue:	Approx ₹440 Crores
Offer for Sale:	Approx ₹1398 Crores
Face Value:	₹1 Per Equity Share
Price Band:	₹86 to ₹90 Per Share
Listing on:	BSE & NSE
Retail Portion:	10%
Equity:	22,63,01,071 Shares
Discount:	– Per Equity Shares

Devyani International IPO Market Lot

Minimum Lot Size:	Minimum 165 Shares
Minimum Amount:	₹14,850
Maximum Lot Size:	Maximum 2145 Shares
Maximum Amount:	₹193,050

Devyani International IPO Date, Time Table, Allotment & Listing

Price Band Announcement:	30 July 2021
Anchor Investors Allotment:	03 August 2021
IPO Open Date:	04 August 2021
IPO Close Date:	06 August 2021
Basis of Allotment:	11 August 2021
Refunds:	12 August 2021
Credit to Demat Account:	13 August 2021
IPO Listing Date:	16 August 2021

Devyani International IPO Listing FAQs:

When is Devyani International IPO Listing Date?

Devyani International IPO listing date is 16 August 2021, Monday.

What will be Devyani International IPO Listing Price?

The IPO listed at ₹140.80 on NSE and at ₹141.00 on BSE. As per the market speculations the IPO to list at ₹140-₹150.

Will Devyani International will list on NSE and BSE?

Yes, The IPO to list on NSE and BSE both the indices.

How much returns expected in Devyani International IPO?

The IPO might give a listing gain of ₹8000 to ₹10000.

Should I buy Devyani International shares on listing day?

For long term one can buy the shares of Devyani International on listing day.

What is a BSE and NSE Code for the Devyani International IPO?

The BSE Code is 543330 while NSE Code is DEVYANI.

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.