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.

Silkflex Polymers IPO Date, Review, Price, Allotment Details

By Jagat Joshi
May 9, 2024

Silkflex Polymers IPO Details: Silkflex Polymers IPO date is fixed, The IPO will open on May 7 and will close on May 10. Silkflex Polymers is a NSE SME IPO to raise ₹18.11 crores via IPO. The Silkflex Polymers IPO price band is fixed at ₹52 with a market lot of 2000 shares.

Silkflex Polymers (India) is engaged in the trading of textile printing inks and water-based wood coating polymers products of a Malaysian-based brand- “Silkflex” produced by Silkflex Polymers SDN BHD (“Silkflex Malaysia”). Silkflex Malaysia is one of the garment printing ink manufacturers in Malaysia. Silkflex Malaysia manufactures its products through its manufacturing unit located in Malaysia and the same products are then supplied around the globe through its authorized agents. The list of countries where Silkflex Malaysia supplies the products includes India, Thailand, Turkey, Russia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Indonesia. As of this date of the Draft Prospectus, the Company has the right to sell the products of Silkflex and the rights to use the brand name of Silkflex in India.

The Company offers a wide variety of products which consists of 108 textile printing ink products and 51 wood coating polymer products. The Company entered into an agreement with Silkflex Malaysia on October 01, 2016, for the distribution and selling, of the water-based textile printing ink products of Silkflex. They also agreed with Silkflex Malaysia on October 01, 2019, for the distribution and selling, of the wood coating polymer products of Silkflex Malaysia. These agreements also give them the right to use the brand name of Silkflex in India. Further, by Technology Transfer Agreement (“TTA”) dated July 25, 2023, Silkflex Malaysia has permitted them to be the manufacturer of its products in India and agreed to provide the full right, technology relating to products like Silkbond 35 and binder for table glue products. However, as of the date of this Draft Prospectus, the Company is in the process of setting up the manufacturing unit and has not started its production activities.

Objects of the Issue:

Acquisition of land
Funding of capital expenditure requirements of the Company towards purchase of Plant and Machineries.
Funding Working Capital Requirements of the Company.
General corporate purposes.

Silkflex Polymers IPO Review

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Silkflex Polymers IPO Date & Price Band Details

IPO Open:	May 7, 2023
IPO Close:	May 10, 2023
IPO Size:	Approx ₹18.11 Crores, 3,482,000 Equity Shares
Face Value:	₹10 Per Equity Share
IPO Price Band:	₹52 Per Equity Share
IPO Listing on:	NSE SME
Retail Quota:	50% of the net offer
QIB Quota:	[.]% of the net offer
NII Quota:	50% of the net offer
DRHP Draft Prospectus:	Click Here
RHP Draft Prospectus:	Click Here
Anchor Investors in IPO:	Click Here

Silkflex Polymers IPO Market Lot

The Silkflex Polymers IPO minimum market lot is 2000 shares with a ₹104,000 application amount.

Application	Lot Size	Shares	Amount
Retail Minimum	1	2000	₹104,000
Retail Maximum	1	2000	₹104,000
S-HNI Minimum	2	4000	₹208,000

Silkflex Polymers IPO Dates

The Silkflex Polymers IPO date is May 7 and the IPO close date is May 10. The IPO allotment date is May 13 and the IPO might list on May 15.

IPO Open Date:	May 7, 2023
IPO Close Date:	May 10, 2023
Basis of Allotment:	May 13, 2023
Refunds:	May 14, 2023
Credit to Demat Account:	May 14, 2023
IPO Listing Date:	May 15, 2023

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

Silkflex Polymers IPO Form

How to apply Silkflex Polymers IPO? You can apply Silkflex Polymers IPO via ASBA available in your bank account. Just go to the online bank login and apply via your bank account by selecting the Silkflex Polymers IPO in the Invest section. The other option you can apply Silkflex Polymers IPO via IPO forms download via the NSE website. Check out the Silkflex Polymer IPO forms – click NSE IPO Forms download, fill and submit in your bank or with your broker.

Silkflex Polymer Company Financial Report

₹ in Crores
Year	Revenue	Expense	PAT
2021	₹20.96	₹20.35	₹0.45
2022	₹28.05	₹27.12	₹0.69
2023	₹34.42	₹33.34	₹0.79
Dec 2023	₹33.82	₹30.36	₹2.57

Silkflex Polymers IPO Valuation – FY2023

Check Silkflex Polymers 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):	₹0.97 per Equity Share
Price/Earning P/E Ratio:	53.61
Return on Net Worth (RoNW):	9.62%
Net Asset Value (NAV):	₹10.05 per Equity Share

Peer Group

BASF India Limited
Heubach Colorants India Limited
Berger Paints India Limited

Company Promoters

Mr Tushar Lalit Kumar Sanghavi
Ms Urmi Raj Mehta
M/s. Tushar Lalitkumar Sanghavi HUF
M/s. Lalitbhai H Sanghvi HUF

Silkflex Polymers IPO Registrar

Bigshare Services Pvt Ltd
Phone: +91-22-6263 8200
Email: ipo@bigshareonline.com
Website: http://www.bigshareonline.com

Silkflex Polymers IPO Allotment Status

Check Silkflex Polymers IPO allotment status on Bigshare website URL. Click Here

Silkflex Polymers IPO Lead Managers aka Merchant Bankers

Shreni Shares Limited

Company Address

Silkflex Polymers (India) Limited
Daga Complex
Sulati Jaladhulagori
Sankrail, Howrah-711302
Phone: +91 9674912615
Email: investors@silkflexindia.in
Website: https://silkflexindia.in/

Silkflex Polymers FIPO AQs

What is Silkflex Polymers?

Silkflex Polymers IPO is an NSE SME IPO. They are going to raise ₹18.11 Crores via IPO. The issue is priced at ₹52 per equity share. The IPO is to be listed on NSE.

When Silkflex Polymers IPO will open?

The IPO is to open on May 7, 2023 for QIB, NII, and Retail Investors.

What is Silkflex Polymers IPO Investors Portion?

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

How to Apply the Silkflex Polymers IPO?

You can apply Silkflex Polymers 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 Silkflex Polymers 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 “Silkflex Polymers”. 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 Silkflex Polymers IPO through Upstox?

Log in to Upstox Application with your credentials. Select the IPO. You will see the IPO Name “Silkflex Polymers”. 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 Silkflex Polymers IPO through Paytm Money?

Log in to Paytm Money Application with your credentials. Select the IPO. You will see the IPO Name “Silkflex Polymers”. 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 Silkflex Polymers IPO Size?

Silkflex Polymers IPO size is ₹18.11 crores.

What is Silkflex Polymers IPO Price Band?

Silkflex Polymers IPO Price Band is ₹52 per equity share.

What is Silkflex Polymers IPO Minimum and Maximum Lot Size?

The IPO bid is 2000 shares with ₹104,000.

What is Silkflex Polymers IPO Allotment Date?

Silkflex Polymers IPO allotment date is May 13, 2023.

What is Silkflex Polymers IPO Listing Date?

Silkflex Polymers IPO listing date is May 15, 2023. The IPO to list on NSE SME.

Note: The Silkflex Polymers IPO details are announced officially. The IPO grey market premium (Silkflex Polymers Premium) is updated on the respective page. You can check our IPO grey market page for daily updates.

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