Dipna Pharmachem SME

SME₹15.21 Cr issue
-15.79%
Listing gain over issue price
Issue size
₹15.21 Cr
1 lot at cut-off
₹1,14,000
Lot size
3,000shares
Open
25 Aug 2022
Close
30 Aug 2022
Listing
08 Sep 2022

Listing performance

Issue price
₹38
Listed at
₹32
Listing-day close
₹33.40
Latest price
₹3.89
Close on 23 Oct 2026
Listing gain
-15.79%
Return since issue
-89.76%

Scheduled dates

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

  1. Open
    25 Aug 2022
  2. Close
    30 Aug 2022
  3. Listing
    08 Sep 2022

Issue details

IPO date
25 Aug 2022 – 30 Aug 2022
Listing date
08 Sep 2022
Face value
₹10 per share
Issue price
₹38 per share
Lot size
3,000 shares
Total issue size
₹15.21 Cr
Market cap at offer price
₹45.49 Cr
Promoter holding
100.00% → 66.57% pre-issue → post-issue
ISIN
INE0MC401013
Registrar
Bigshare Services Pvt.Ltd.
Lead managers
Interactive Financial Services Ltd.
Registered office
A/211, Siddhi Vinayak Complex, Near D.A.V.School, Makarba, Gujarat

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 2,04,000——

Application size

Minimum 3,000 shares per lot, in multiples, at ₹38

ApplicationLotsSharesAmount
Retail (min)13,000₹1,14,000
S-HNI (min)26,000₹2,28,000
S-HNI (max)824,000₹9,12,000
B-HNI (min)927,000₹10,26,000

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

₹38 per share
MetricPre-issuePost-issue
EPS (₹)333.40—
P/E (×)0.11—
Market cap—₹45.49 Cr

Key performance indicators

Latest reported period
Return on net worth
67.12%
NAV per share
₹496.74

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

About Dipna Pharmachem SME

Dipna Pharmachem Limited, incorporated in 2011 and converted to a public company in May 2022, operates as a trading and distribution company for pharmaceutical raw materials and chemical formulations. The company trades in a portfolio of 61 APIs and intermediates including Cephalosporins, Cardiovasculars, Anti-Bacteria, Quinolones, Veterinary, Anti-Virus, Anti-Inflammatory, Neuropsychiatry, and Steroid Hormone products. Operating primarily in Ahmedabad and surrounding areas with pan-India market presence, the company generates revenue through trading activities and commission-based chemical sales. For FY 2021-22, the company reported revenue of ₹7,276.58 lakhs with a profit after tax of ₹116.69 lakhs. The company does not manufacture products but sources and distributes them to pharmaceutical companies and healthcare institutions.

Company Analysis

from RHP

Dipna Pharmachem Limited is a trading and distribution company engaged in pharmaceutical raw materials (APIs), excipients, and chemical formulation products across India's pharmaceutical sector.

Dipna Pharmachem Limited, incorporated in 2011 and converted to a public company in May 2022, operates as a trading and distribution company for pharmaceutical raw materials and chemical formulations. The company trades in a portfolio of 61 APIs and intermediates including Cephalosporins, Cardiovasculars, Anti-Bacteria, Quinolones, Veterinary, Anti-Virus, Anti-Inflammatory, Neuropsychiatry, and Steroid Hormone products. Operating primarily in Ahmedabad and surrounding areas with pan-India market presence, the company generates revenue through trading activities and commission-based chemical sales. For FY 2021-22, the company reported revenue of ₹7,276.58 lakhs with a profit after tax of ₹116.69 lakhs. The company does not manufacture products but sources and distributes them to pharmaceutical companies and healthcare institutions.

Pharmaceuticals - APIs and Raw MaterialsPharmaceutical DistributionChemical Trading

Objects of the Issue

  • Working Capital Requirement
    ₹1,110.00 lakhs p.49
  • General Corporate Purposes
    ₹365.00 lakhs p.49
  • Objects of the Issue not explicitly stated in this section of the document

Issue Structure

Total Issue
₹1,520.76 lakhs
Fresh Issue
40,02,000 Equity Shares of face value ₹10 each at ₹38 per share
Price Band
Fixed Price of ₹38 per Equity Share
Lot Size
3,000 Equity Shares and in multiples thereof
Face Value
₹10 per Equity Share

Business Model

Trading and distribution of pharmaceutical raw materials (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients), excipients, and chemical formulation products on purchase order basis without long-term supply contracts. Revenue is generated from trading margins on pharmaceutical raw materials and commission income from chemical sales.

Business Segments

Trading and distribution of APIs (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients), excipients, and chemical formulation products including Cephalosporins, Cardiovasculars, Anti-Bacteria, Quinolones, Veterinary, Anti-Virus, Anti-Inflammatory, Neuropsychiatry, Steroid Hormone products and others. The company operates on a purchase order basis without long-term supply contracts.
Selling of chemicals on commission basis. In Financial Year 2022, the company earned commission income of ₹127.50 lakhs from this activity.
Trading and distribution of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and API intermediates
Selling of chemicals on commission basis

SWOT Analysis

Strengths
  • • Diversified pharmaceutical product portfolio(p.16)
  • • Pan-India market reach as trading and distribution company(p.16)
  • • Strong revenue growth(p.32)
  • • Significant profitability improvement(p.32)
  • • Diversified product portfolio across pharmaceutical segments(p.70)
  • • Experienced promoter with 2+ decades in pharmaceutical trading(p.70)
  • • High customer satisfaction and retention from quality service(p.71)
  • • Multi-source raw material procurement reducing supply dependence(p.71)
  • • Price competitiveness enabling survival in thin-margin market(p.73)
Weaknesses
  • • Rented registered office with no long-term lease certainty(p.20)
  • • Cross-collateral arrangement exposes company to promoter group default risk(p.21)
  • • Statutory compliance gaps in prior financial statements(p.21)
  • • Dependence on purchase order basis with no long-term supply agreements(p.21)
  • • Unsecured demand loans from directors(p.24)
  • • Historical GST compliance failures(p.22)
  • • High working capital requirements(p.24)
  • • Litigation involving promoters(p.24)
  • • High customer concentration with top 10 buyers representing 61.95% of revenue(p.72)
  • • High supplier concentration with top 10 suppliers representing 49.32% of procurement(p.72)
  • • High financial leverage with total debt-to-equity ratio of 5.86 pre-issue(p.108)
  • • Significant litigation against promoter under Negotiable Instruments Act(p.125)
  • • No own manufacturing facility, purely trading business model(p.72)
  • • Limited employee base of only 13 permanent employees(p.72)
Opportunities
  • • Growing Indian pharmaceutical industry with expansion opportunity(p.16)
  • • Rapid pharma industry growth projections(p.16)
  • • Cost competitiveness advantage of Indian manufacturing(p.16)
  • • Strong export growth momentum in Indian pharma sector(p.16)
  • • Indian pharma industry expected growth to $65bn by 2024 and $120-130bn by 2030(p.63)
  • • Pan-India market expansion opportunity beyond current Gujarat focus(p.73)
  • • Government incentives of INR 21,940 Crore approved for pharma sector(p.63)
  • • Growing medical tourism demand with quality services at low costs(p.66)
  • • Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme outlay of ₹21,940 crores for pharma manufacturing(p.66)
  • • Establish cordial relationships with suppliers and customers for business growth(p.71)
Threats
  • • Regulatory framework changes and compliance burden(p.28)
  • • External dependency on third-party transportation(p.22)
  • • Economic slowdown risk in India impacts business(p.28)
  • • Foreign exchange fluctuation and FEMA compliance risks(p.23)
  • • Competition from increased wage inflation for skilled employees(p.27)
  • • Price volatility and liquidity risk for equity shares(p.28)
  • • Highly competitive pharmaceutical trading industry with larger competitors(p.73)
  • • Regulatory changes in drug pricing and pricing controls(p.75)
  • • Dependence on regulatory compliance and government approvals for operations(p.111)
  • • Pharmaceutical industry cyclicality and economic sensitivity(p.111)
  • • Risk of changes in laws and regulations affecting industry operations(p.111)
  • • Import dependence with India depending 85% on imports for medical devices(p.65)

Promoters

NameRolePre-IssuePost-Issue
Keyur Dipakkumar ShahPromoter61.30%40.80%
Keyur Dipakkumar ShahPromoter/Managing Director61.30%—
Dipna Keyur ShahPromoter Group/Non-Executive Director38.70%—

Leadership

Keyur Dipakkumar Shah · Managing Director
Dipna Keyur Shah · Non-Executive Director
Nandish Shaileshbhai Jani · Independent Director
Chinu Kalal · Independent Director
Khushboo Jethaliya · Company Secretary and Compliance Officer
Keyur Parmar · Chief Financial Officer

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Dipna Pharmachem SME IPO FAQs

What is the lot size of Dipna Pharmachem SME IPO?
The minimum lot size of Dipna Pharmachem SME IPO is 3,000 shares. One lot costs ₹1,14,000 at the cut-off price.
When does Dipna Pharmachem SME IPO open and close?
Dipna Pharmachem SME IPO opened for subscription on 25 Aug 2022 and closed on 30 Aug 2022.
What is the listing date of Dipna Pharmachem SME IPO?
Dipna Pharmachem SME IPO listed on 08 Sep 2022.
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