De Neers Tools

Book Building issueSME₹22.99 Cr issue
+88.12%
Listing gain over issue price
Issue size
₹22.99 Cr
1 lot at cut-off
₹1,21,200
Lot size
1,200shares
Open
28 Apr 2023
Close
03 May 2023
Allotment
08 May 2023
Listing
11 May 2023

Listing performance

Issue price
₹101
Listed at
₹190
Listing-day close
₹180.50
Latest price
₹155
Close on 23 Oct 2026
Listing gain
+88.12%
Return since issue
+53.47%

Scheduled dates

Tentative timetable — a past date is not confirmation the step completed

  1. Open
    28 Apr 2023
  2. Close
    03 May 2023
  3. Allotment
    08 May 2023
  4. Refund
    09 May 2023
  5. Demat credit
    10 May 2023
  6. Listing
    11 May 2023

Issue details

IPO date
28 Apr 2023 – 03 May 2023
Listing date
11 May 2023
Face value
₹10 per share
Issue price
₹101 per share
Lot size
1,200 shares
Issue type
Book Building issue
Total issue size
₹22.99 Cr
Market cap at offer price
₹86.92 Cr
Promoter holding
91.14% → 67.03% pre-issue → post-issue
ISIN
INE0JWV01011
Registrar
Bigshare Services Pvt.Ltd.
Lead managers
Khambatta Securities Ltd.
Registered office
P.No.468, Ground Floor, Industrial Area, Patparganj, New Delhi

Reservation and application size

How the issue is split between investor categories, and what each may bid

Investor categoryShares% of net% of total
Market maker 1,15,200——

Application size

Minimum 1,200 shares per lot, in multiples, at ₹101

ApplicationLotsSharesAmount
Retail (min)11,200₹1,21,200
S-HNI (min)22,400₹2,42,400
S-HNI (max)89,600₹9,69,600
B-HNI (min)910,800₹10,90,800

Category limits

CategoryBid sizeCut-off
Retail (RII)Up to ₹2 lakhYes
Small HNI (sNII)₹2 lakh – ₹10 lakhNo
Big HNI (bNII)Above ₹10 lakhNo
EmployeeUp to ₹5 lakhYes

Bidding at cut-off means accepting the final issue price without naming one. Only retail and employee applicants may do so.

Valuation and performance

Valuation at offer price

₹101 per share
MetricPre-issuePost-issue
EPS (₹)7.97—
P/E (×)12.67—
Market cap—₹86.92 Cr

Key performance indicators

Latest reported period
Return on net worth
21.17%
PAT margin
6.30%
NAV per share
₹37.63

Single period as reported. Year-on-year movement is in the financials table below, where every period is published.

About De Neers Tools

De Neers Tools Limited, incorporated as a public limited company on July 26, 2021, is the successor to De Neers Tools LLP (formed March 20, 2018), which took over the business of M/s Deewan Chand Madanlal & Sons on a going concern basis on June 17, 2021. The company is ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and 45001:2018 accredited and represents the fourth generation serving the hand tools industry since 1952—over seven decades. De Neers manufactures and distributes an extensive range of hand tools including spanners, wrenches, pliers, cutters, allen keys, hammers, socketry, screwdrivers, tool kits, tool cabinets, and trolleys. The company is also specialized in safety tools such as non-sparking tools, insulated steel tools, non-sparking insulated tools, stainless steel & magnetic tools, and titanium tools. The company generates revenue through the sale of these products to dealers, distributors, and hardware suppliers throughout India, with geographic concentration in Delhi NCR, Gujarat, Telangana, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh.

https://deneerstools.com/ ↗

Company Analysis

from RHP

De Neers Tools Limited is a fourth-generation hand tools manufacturer and supplier serving the Indian hand tools industry with over 3,200 SKUs across spanners, wrenches, pliers, cutters, safety tools, and specialized products.

De Neers Tools Limited, incorporated as a public limited company on July 26, 2021, is the successor to De Neers Tools LLP (formed March 20, 2018), which took over the business of M/s Deewan Chand Madanlal & Sons on a going concern basis on June 17, 2021. The company is ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and 45001:2018 accredited and represents the fourth generation serving the hand tools industry since 1952—over seven decades. De Neers manufactures and distributes an extensive range of hand tools including spanners, wrenches, pliers, cutters, allen keys, hammers, socketry, screwdrivers, tool kits, tool cabinets, and trolleys. The company is also specialized in safety tools such as non-sparking tools, insulated steel tools, non-sparking insulated tools, stainless steel & magnetic tools, and titanium tools. The company generates revenue through the sale of these products to dealers, distributors, and hardware suppliers throughout India, with geographic concentration in Delhi NCR, Gujarat, Telangana, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh.

Hand toolsManual tools manufacturingSafety toolsHardware and industrial tools

Objects of the Issue

  • Funding Working Capital Requirements
    ₹1,800.00 Lakhs p.21
  • General Corporate Purposes
    ₹449.16 Lakhs p.21
  • Issue Expenses
    ₹50.00 Lakhs p.21
  • To meet the working capital requirements of the Company
    ₹1,800.00 Lakhs p.66
  • General Corporate Purpose
    ₹449.16 Lakhs p.66
  • To meet the Issue Expenses
    ₹50.00 Lakhs p.66
  • Repayment of borrowings
  • General corporate purposes

Issue Structure

Total Issue
₹2,299.16 Lakhs
Fresh Issue
22,76,400 Equity Shares of face value of ₹10 each aggregating to ₹2,299.16 Lakhs
Offer for Sale
Not Applicable
Price Band
₹95.00 to ₹101.00 per Equity Share (Issue Price: ₹101 per Equity Share)
Lot Size
1,200 Equity Shares (minimum bid lot)
Face Value
₹10 per Equity Share

Business Model

De Neers generates revenue from the manufacture and distribution of hand tools through its dealer and distributor network across India. The company sells a broad range of hand tools and specialized products to dealers, distributors, and hardware suppliers. Revenue is derived from sales made predominantly in the states of Delhi NCR, Gujarat, Telangana, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh.

Business Segments

Manufacture and distribution of a comprehensive range of hand tools including spanners, wrenches, pliers, cutters, allen keys, hammers, socketry, screwdrivers, tool kits, tool cabinets, trolleys, and specialized products such as non-sparking tools, insulated steel tools, non-sparking insulated tools, stainless steel & magnetic tools, and titanium tools.
Manufactures and distributes a wide range of hand tools including spanners, wrenches, pliers, cutters, allen keys, hammers, socketry, screwdrivers, tool kits, tool cabinets, trolleys, and specialized safety tools like non-sparking tools, insulated steel tools, stainless steel tools, and magnetic tools.
Trading, import, and export of hand tools including spanners, wrenches, pliers, cutters, allen keys, hammers, socketry, screw drivers, tool kits, tool cabinets, trolleys, and specialized safety tools such as non-sparking tools, insulated steel tools, non-sparking insulated tools, stainless steel & magnetic tools, titanium tools.

SWOT Analysis

Strengths
  • • Established brand with multi-generational heritage in hand tools(p.20)
  • • Extensive product range and SKU depth(p.20)
  • • Strong quality certifications and standards compliance(p.20)
  • • Wide geographic distribution network across India(p.20)
  • • Specialized product capabilities including safety tools(p.20)
  • • Experienced management with deep industry expertise(p.100)
  • • Established distribution network with 250+ dealers across India(p.100)
  • • Comprehensive product portfolio with 3200+ SKUs(p.95)
  • • Quality certifications and focus on safety products(p.95)
  • • Strong supply chain with quality-equipped manufacturing units(p.100)
  • • Repeat customer orders reflecting customer satisfaction(p.100)
  • • Established brand with 70+ years of industry heritage(p.173)
  • • Experienced and qualified management with deep industry expertise(p.129)
  • • Diversified product portfolio with specialized tool offerings(p.173)
  • • Strong customer base including leading OEMs and major corporates(p.173)
  • • Improved profitability and margins through product mix optimization(p.177)
  • • Diversified customer base not dependent on few clients(p.179)
Weaknesses
  • • Early-stage brand recognition requiring significant advertising investment(p.26)
  • • Material outstanding debtors aged beyond 3 years(p.27)
  • • Negative operating cash flows in multiple periods(p.27)
  • • High dependence on unsecured promoter loans payable on demand(p.27)
  • • Geographic concentration in limited states(p.28)
  • • High dependence on key promoter personnel(p.28)
  • • Registered office on leased premises not owned by company(p.29)
  • • History of RoC compliance delays(p.29)
  • • Working capital intensive business model(p.67)
  • • High inventory levels required due to business model(p.68)
  • • Dependence on suppliers for product quality(p.101)
  • • Limited resource capabilities as mid-sized company(p.101)
  • • Geographic revenue concentration in specific states(p.95)
  • • High financial leverage with significant debt burden(p.142)
  • • Significant borrowings from promoters creating related party dependency(p.154)
  • • Negative operating cash flows indicating working capital stress(p.178)
  • • Low cash reserves relative to operational needs(p.142)
  • • Declining revenue base with FY2021 showing contraction(p.177)
Opportunities
  • • Expanding market driven by industrialization and Make in India(p.20)
  • • Strong industry tailwinds from government infrastructure initiatives(p.20)
  • • Funding to support working capital expansion(p.21)
  • • Expansion through organized dealer/distributor network(p.101)
  • • Brand building and marketing investment(p.101)
  • • Growth in hand tools industry to reach $1.5 billion by FY25(p.93)
  • • Rising DIY culture increasing household hand tools demand(p.94)
  • • Government infrastructure and construction spending boost demand(p.93)
  • • PLI scheme and Make in India initiatives supporting growth(p.88)
  • • Fragmented market with 80% unorganized sector presents consolidation opportunity(p.83)
  • • Expansion through increased dealership network and customer reach(p.173)
  • • Growth in hand tools industry with emerging market demand(p.173)
  • • Strategic positioning to increase market share in organized sector(p.173)
  • • Capital deployment for business growth and operational expansion(p.187)
  • • Enhancement of inventory and working capital to support growth(p.176)
Threats
  • • Vulnerability to counterfeiting and brand imitation(p.27)
  • • Intense competition from established brands and unorganized sector(p.28)
  • • Dependence on third-party distributors and dealers(p.27)
  • • Reliance on third-party transportation providers(p.31)
  • • Vulnerability to economic slowdown and reduced industrial spending(p.34)
  • • Exposure to natural disasters and calamities(p.33)
  • • Uncertain impact of COVID-19 on future operations(p.33)
  • • Regulatory and tax policy changes(p.34)
  • • Political instability and policy uncertainty(p.34)
  • • Raw material price volatility and steel price fluctuations(p.86)
  • • Rising preference for power tools over hand tools(p.89)
  • • Intense competition from organized and unorganized players(p.102)
  • • Low profit margins due to competitive market dynamics(p.89)
  • • Geopolitical tensions impacting supply chains and trade(p.94)
  • • Fluctuating foreign exchange and market prices(p.101)
  • • Increased competition in hand tools industry(p.173)
  • • Economic cyclicality and recession impacts on demand(p.174)
  • • Supply chain disruptions affecting operations(p.174)
  • • Regulatory and compliance risks including GST liabilities(p.176)
  • • Adverse impact from interest rate policies and borrowing costs(p.174)
  • • Pandemic and lockdown impacts on sales and operations(p.177)

Promoters

NameRolePre-IssuePost-Issue
Mr. Neeraj Kumar AggarwalPromoter27.34%20.11%
Mrs. Shilpy AggarwalPromoter27.34%20.11%
Mr. Kanav GuptaPromoter24.30%17.87%
Neeraj Kumar AggarwalPromoter / Managing Director27.34%20.11%
Kanav GuptaPromoter / Whole Time Director and CFO24.30%17.87%
Shilpy AggarwalPromoter / Whole Time Director27.34%20.11%
Mr. Neeraj Kumar AggarwalPromoter30.00%—
Mrs. Shilpy AggarwalPromoter30.00%—
Mr. Kanav GuptaPromoter26.68%—

Leadership

Mr. Neeraj Kumar Aggarwal · Managing Director
Mrs. Shilpy Aggarwal · Whole Time Director
Mr. Kanav Gupta · Chief Financial Officer / Whole Time Director
Ms. Nisha Shaw · Company Secretary and Compliance Officer

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De Neers Tools IPO FAQs

What is the lot size of De Neers Tools IPO?
The minimum lot size of De Neers Tools IPO is 1,200 shares. One lot costs ₹1,21,200 at the cut-off price.
When does De Neers Tools IPO open and close?
De Neers Tools IPO opened for subscription on 28 Apr 2023 and closed on 03 May 2023.
What is the listing date of De Neers Tools IPO?
De Neers Tools IPO listed on 11 May 2023.
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