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.

Krystal Integrated IPO Date, Review, Price, Allotment Details

By Jagat Joshi
March 19, 2024

Krystal Integrated IPO Details: Krystal Integrated IPO date is fixed, the IPO is to hit the market on March 14. and will close on March 18. Krystal Integrated IPO to raise around ₹300.13 crores via IPO that comprises fresh issue of ₹175 crores and offer for sale up to 1,750,000 equity shares of ₹10 each. The retail quota is 35%, QIB is 50%, and HNI is 15%.

Krystal Integrated is one of India’s leading integrated facilities management services companies, with a focus on healthcare, education, public administration (state government entities, municipal bodies, and other government offices), airports, railways and metro infrastructure, and retail sectors (Source: F&S Report). They provide a comprehensive range of integrated facility management service offerings across multiple sectors and consequently are among select companies in India that have a wide geographic presence and customer base, catering to almost all end-user segments, as of March 31, 2023. (Source: F&S Report).

Their range of service offerings includes soft services such as housekeeping, sanitation, landscaping, and gardening, hard services such as mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services, solid, liquid, and biomedical waste management, pest control and façade cleaning and other services such as production support, warehouse management and airport management services (including multi-level parking and airport traffic management). They also provide staffing solutions and payroll management to their customers, as well as private security and manned guarding services and catering services.

They have also built expertise in catering to the healthcare, education, airport, railways, and metro infrastructure sectors, due to their extensive experience, and understanding the unique requirements and challenges in such sectors. As of March 31, 2023, they provided their services to 134 hospitals and medical colleges, 224 schools and colleges (other than medical colleges), two airports, four railway stations, and 10 metro stations, along with catering services on certain trains/ train routes.

Objects of the Issue

Repayment/prepayment, in full or part, of certain borrowings availed of by our Company
Funding working capital requirements of our Company
Funding capital expenditure for purchase of new machinery
General corporate purposes

Krystal Integrated IPO Review (Apply or Not)

Apply with Long term views

Brokerage Firm IPO Review

Capital Market: May Apply
Swastika Investmart Ltd – Neutral

Krystal Integrated IPO Date & Price Band Details

IPO Open:	March 14, 2024
IPO Close:	March 18, 2024
IPO Size:	Approx ₹300.13 Crores
Fresh Issue:	Approx ₹175 Crores
Offer for Sale:	Approx 1,750,000 equity shares
Face Value:	₹10 Per Equity Share
IPO Price Band:	₹680 to ₹715 Per Share
IPO Listing on:	BSE & NSE
Retail Quota:	35%
QIB Quota:	50%
NII Quota:	15%
Discount:	N/A
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RHP Draft Prospectus:	Click Here
Anchor Investors List:	Click Here

Krystal Integrated IPO Market Lot

The Krystal Integrated IPO minimum market lot is 20 shares with ₹14,300 application amount. The retail investors can apply up-to 13 lots with 260 shares or ₹185,900 amount.

Application	Lot Size	Shares	Amount
Retail Minimum	1	20	₹14,300
Retail Maximum	13	260	₹185,900
S-HNI Minimum	14	280	₹200,200
B-HNI Minimum	70	1,400	₹1,001,000

Krystal Integrated IPO Allotment & Listing Dates

The Krystal Integrated IPO date is March 14 and the close date is March 18. The Krystal Integrated IPO allotment will be finalized on March 19 and the IPO listing on March 21.

Price Band Announcement:	March 13, 2024
IPO Open Date:	March 14, 2024
IPO Close Date:	March 18, 2024
Basis of Allotment:	March 19, 2024
Refunds:	March 20, 2024
Credit to Demat Account:	March 20, 2024
IPO Listing Date:	March 21, 2024

You can check IPO subscription status and IPO allotment status on their respective pages.

Krystal Integrated IPO Form

How to apply for the Krystal Integrated IPO? You can apply for Krystal Integrated IPO via ASBA available in your bank account. Just go to the online bank login and apply via your bank account by selecting the Krystal Integrated IPO in the Invest section. The other option is you can apply for Krystal Integrated IPO via IPO forms downloaded via NSE and BSE. Check out the Krystal Integrated forms – Click BSE Forms & NSE Forms blank IPO forms download, fill, and submit in your bank or with your broker.

Krystal Integrated Company Financial Report

₹ in Crores
Year	Revenue	Expense	PAT
2021	₹474.30	₹464.89	₹16.82
2022	₹554.86	₹527.76	₹26.28
2023	₹710.97	₹671.94	₹38.44
Sep 2023	₹455.67	₹430.16	₹20.59

Krystal Integrated IPO Valuation – FY2023

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

Earning Per Share (EPS):	₹33.33 per Equity Share
Price/Earning P/E Ratio:	N/A
Return on Net Worth (RoNW):	23.53%
Net Asset Value (NAV):	₹236.15 per Equity Share

Peer Group

Quess Corp Limited
SIS Limited

Company Promoters

Prasad Minesh Lad
Neeta Prasad Lad
Saily Prasad Lad
Shubham Prasad Lad
Krystal Family Holdings Private Limited

Krystal Integrated IPO Registrar

Link Intime India Private Ltd
Phone: +91-22-4918 6270
Email: Signatureglobal.ipo@linkintime.co.in
Website: https://linkintime.co.in/

Krystal Integrated IPO Allotment Status Check

Check Krystal Integrated IPO allotment status on Linkintime website allotment URL. Click Here

Krystal Integrated IPO Lead Managers aka Merchant Bankers

Inga Ventures Private Limited

Company Address

Krystal Integrated Services Ltd
Krystal House 15A 17
Shivaji Fort CHS, Duncans Causeway
Road, Mumbai –400022,
Phone: +912247471234
Email: company.secretary@krystal-group.com
Website: https://krystal-group.com/

Krystal Integrated IPO FAQs

What is Krystal Integrated IPO?

Krystal Integrated IPO is a main-board IPO. They are going to raise ₹300.15 Crores via IPO. The issue is priced at ₹680 to ₹715 pr equity share. The IPO is to be listed on BSE & NSE.

When Krystal Integrated IPO will open?

The IPO is to open on March 14, 2024 for QIB, NII, and Retail Investors.

What is Krystal Integrated IPO Investors Portion?

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

How to Apply the Krystal Integrated IPO?

You can apply for Krystal Integrated 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.

How to Apply the Krystal Integrated IPO through Zerodha?

Log in to Console in Zerodha Website or in Application. Go to Portfolio and Click on IPO. You will see the IPO Name “Krystal Integrated”. Click on Bid Button. Enter your UPI ID, Quantity, and Price. Submit IPO Application Form. Now go to your UPI App on Net Banking or BHIM App to Approve the mandate. Open Demat Account with Zerodha.

How to Apply the Krystal Integrated IPO through Upstox?

Log in to the Upstox Application with your credentials. Select the IPO. You will see the IPO Name “Krystal Integrated”. Click on Bid Button. Confirm your Application. Now go to your UPI App on Net Banking or BHIM App to Approve the mandate. Open Demat Account with Upstox.

How to Apply the Krystal Integrated IPO through Paytm Money?

Log in to Paytm Money Application with your credentials. Select the IPO. You will see the IPO Name “Krystal Integrated”. Click on Bid Button. Confirm your Application. Now go to your UPI App on Net Banking or BHIM App to Approve the mandate. Open Demat Account with Paytm Money.

What is Krystal Integrated IPO Size?

Krystal Integrated IPO size is ₹300.15 crores.

What is Krystal Integrated IPO Price Band?

Krystal Integrated IPO Price Band is ₹680 to ₹715.

What is the Krystal Integrated IPO Allotment Date?

Krystal Integrated IPO allotment date is March 19, 2024.

What is the Krystal Integrated IPO Listing Date?

Krystal Integrated IPO listing date is March 21, 2024. The IPO is to list on BSE and NSE.

Note: The Krystal Integrated IPO price band and date are officially announced. The IPO grey market premium (Krystal Integrated IPO Premium) will be added to the IPO grey market 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.