Standard Glass Lining Technology
Listing performance
Scheduled dates
Tentative timetable — a past date is not confirmation the step completed
Issue details
- IPO date
- 06 Jan 2025 – 08 Jan 2025
- Listing date
- 13 Jan 2025
- Face value
- ₹10 per share
- Issue price
- ₹140 per share
- Lot size
- 107 shares
- Listing at
- NSE
- Total issue size
- ₹410 Cr
- Market cap at offer price
- ₹2,793 Cr
- Promoter holding
- 72.49% → 67.04% pre-issue → post-issue
- ISIN
- INE0M4D01010
- Registrar
- Kfin Technologies Ltd.
- Lead managers
- IIFL Capital Services Ltd.
- Registered office
- 10th Floor, PNR High Nest, Hydernagar, KPHB Colony, Telangana
Reservation and application size
How the issue is split between investor categories, and what each may bid
| Investor category | Shares | % of net | % of total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor investor · within QIB | 87,86,009 | — | — |
| Market maker | 0 | — | — |
Application size
Minimum 107 shares per lot, in multiples, at ₹140
| Application | Lots | Shares | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (min) | 1 | 107 | ₹14,980 |
| Retail (max) | 13 | 1,391 | ₹1,94,740 |
| S-HNI (min) | 14 | 1,498 | ₹2,09,720 |
| S-HNI (max) | 66 | 7,062 | ₹9,88,680 |
| B-HNI (min) | 67 | 7,169 | ₹10,03,660 |
Category limits
| Category | Bid size | Cut-off |
|---|---|---|
| Retail (RII) | Up to ₹2 lakh | Yes |
| Small HNI (sNII) | ₹2 lakh – ₹10 lakh | No |
| Big HNI (bNII) | Above ₹10 lakh | No |
| Employee | Up to ₹5 lakh | Yes |
Bidding at cut-off means accepting the final issue price without naming one. Only retail and employee applicants may do so.
Anchor investors
Institutional allocation placed a day before the issue opens, carved out of the QIB portion and locked in after listing.
Valuation and performance
Valuation at offer price
| Metric | Pre-issue | Post-issue |
|---|---|---|
| EPS (₹) | 3.25 | 3.64 |
| P/E (×) | 43.08 | 38.46 |
| Price to book (×) | 5.70 | — |
| Market cap | — | ₹2,793 Cr |
Key performance indicators
- Return on net worth
- 20.74%
- ROCE
- 25.49%
- Debt / equity
- 0.32
- PAT margin
- 10.92%
- NAV per share
- ₹24.55
- Price to book
- 5.70
Single period as reported. Year-on-year movement is in the financials table below, where every period is published.
About Standard Glass Lining Technology
Standard Glass Lining Technology Limited (SGL) was incorporated as a private limited company in September 2012 and converted to a public limited company in June 2022. Based in Hyderabad, Telangana, the company is one of the top five specialised engineering equipment manufacturers for pharmaceutical and chemical sectors in India in terms of revenue in Fiscal 2024. The company offers design, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, installation and commissioning solutions on a turnkey basis. The business is driven by glass lining technology which protects contained media from exposure to water, chemicals, alkalis, and corrosion. The company generates revenue through the design and manufacture of specialized industrial process equipment, including glass-lined equipment (GLE) and related machinery, serving customers in the pharma, chemicals and food processing sectors across India.
Company Analysis
from RHPStandard Glass Lining Technology Limited is a specialized engineering equipment manufacturer for the pharmaceutical and chemical sectors in India, with in-house design, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, installation and commissioning capabilities.
Standard Glass Lining Technology Limited (SGL) was incorporated as a private limited company in September 2012 and converted to a public limited company in June 2022. Based in Hyderabad, Telangana, the company is one of the top five specialised engineering equipment manufacturers for pharmaceutical and chemical sectors in India in terms of revenue in Fiscal 2024. The company offers design, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, installation and commissioning solutions on a turnkey basis. The business is driven by glass lining technology which protects contained media from exposure to water, chemicals, alkalis, and corrosion. The company generates revenue through the design and manufacture of specialized industrial process equipment, including glass-lined equipment (GLE) and related machinery, serving customers in the pharma, chemicals and food processing sectors across India.
Objects of the Issue
- Funding of capital expenditure requirements of our Company towards purchase of machinery and equipment ₹100.00 million p.29
- Repayment or prepayment, in full or in part, of all or a portion of certain outstanding borrowings availed by our Company and investment in our wholly owned Material Subsidiary, S2 Engineering Industry Private Limited, for repayment or prepayment, in full or in part, of all or a portion of certain outstanding borrowings availed by S2 Engineering Industry Private Limited, from banks and financial institutions ₹1,300.00 million p.29
- Investment in our wholly owned Material Subsidiary, S2 Engineering Industry Private Limited, for funding its capital expenditure requirements towards purchase of machinery and equipment ₹300.00 million p.30
- Funding inorganic growth through strategic investments and/or acquisitions ₹200.00 million p.30
- General Corporate Purposes p.30
- Funding of capital expenditure requirements of our Company towards purchase of machinery and equipment p.94
- Repayment or prepayment, in full or in part, of all or a portion of certain outstanding borrowings availed by our Company and investment in our wholly owned Material Subsidiary, S2 Engineering Industry Private Limited, for repayment or prepayment, in full or in part, of all or a portion of certain outstanding borrowings availed by S2 Engineering Industry Private Limited ₹ 1,300.00 million p.89
- Investment in our wholly owned Material Subsidiary, S2 Engineering Industry Private Limited, for funding its capital expenditure requirements towards purchase of machinery and equipment ₹ 400.00 million p.88
- Funding inorganic growth through strategic investments and/or acquisitions p.95
- General corporate purposes p.95
- Funding of capital expenditure requirements of our Company towards purchase of machinery and equipment ₹ 100.00 million p.159
- Repayment or prepayment, in full or in part, of all or a portion of certain outstanding borrowings availed by our Company and investment in our wholly owned Material Subsidiary, S2 Engineering Industry Private Limited, for repayment or prepayment, in full or in part, of all or a portion of certain outstanding borrowings availed by S2 Engineering Industry Private Limited, from banks and financial institutions ₹ 1,300.00 million p.159
- Investment in our wholly owned Material Subsidiary, S2 Engineering Industry Private Limited, for funding its capital expenditure requirements towards purchase of machinery and equipment ₹ 300.00 million p.159
- Funding inorganic growth through strategic investments and/or acquisitions ₹ 200.00 million p.159
- General corporate purposes p.159
- Expansion of existing manufacturing units and upcoming facilities through funding of capital expenditure for purchase of machinery and equipment Up to ₹400.00 million p.290
- Funding capex for new manufacturing facility and expansion
Issue Structure
- Total Issue
- Up to [●] Equity Shares of face value ₹10 each, aggregating up to ₹ [●] million
- Fresh Issue
- Up to [●] Equity Shares of face value ₹10 each, aggregating up to ₹2,100.00 million
- Offer for Sale
- Up to 14,289,367 Equity Shares of face value ₹10 each, aggregating up to ₹ [●] million by the Selling Shareholders
- Price Band
- [●] per Equity Share (Floor Price: [●]; Cap Price: [●])
- Lot Size
- [●] Equity Shares
- Face Value
- ₹10 each
Business Model
The company manufactures and sells specialized engineering equipment, particularly glass-lined equipment (GLE) and related machinery for pharmaceutical and chemical industries. Revenue is generated through the sale of designed and manufactured equipment, which includes engineering, manufacturing, assembly, installation and commissioning services on a turnkey basis. In Fiscal 2024, more than 88.20% of revenue from operations were derived from the pharmaceutical and chemical sectors combined.
Business Segments
SWOT Analysis
- • Top five specialized equipment manufacturer for pharma and chemicals in India(p.28)
- • Full-service capabilities from design to commissioning on turnkey basis(p.28)
- • Glass-lined equipment offers corrosion resistance and durability across industries(p.28)
- • Geographic proximity to pharma hub reduces supply chain costs and transportation overhead(p.63)
- • Top 3 manufacturer position in glass-lined, stainless steel and nickel alloy equipment(p.78)
- • Diverse product portfolio serving multiple industries beyond pharmaceuticals(p.77)
- • Strong repeat customer base generating majority of revenue(p.76)
- • Significant market position in glass-lined equipment manufacturing with established customer base(p.109)
- • Recent strategic acquisitions expanding product portfolio and customer reach(p.171)
- • Strong financial performance with growing revenue trajectory(p.116)
- • Top-5 specialised engineering equipment manufacturer for pharma/chemical sectors with in-house capabilities across entire value chain(p.180)
- • One of top-3 manufacturers of glass-lined, stainless steel, and nickel alloy equipment in India by revenue (FY2024)(p.180)
- • Comprehensive product portfolio of 65+ offerings across pharma/chemical value chain(p.180)
- • Strategically located in Hyderabad (Pharma Hub) with 8 facilities covering 400,000+ sq ft(p.180)
- • Advanced manufacturing capabilities: 300-350 equipment/month capacity, 100 reactors/month, 30 ANFDs/month, 9,000 PTFE pipes/month(p.180)
- • Long-standing relationships with 347 customers including marquee pharma companies; 13 of top-20 customers have relationships exceeding 3 years(p.181)
- • 50.45% revenue CAGR (FY2022-FY2024); supplied 11,000+ equipment in 10 years of operations(p.181)
- • Experienced promoters with 20+ years in pharma/chemicals specialised engineering equipment industry(p.180)
- • Established manufacturing expertise with long operational history(p.361)
- • Diversified revenue base across product lines and geographies(p.388)
- • Experienced management team with pharma sector background(p.361)
- • Top five specialized equipment manufacturer for pharma/chemical sectors in India with in-house capabilities across entire value chain(p.445)
- • Diversified customer base including 30 of ~80 pharma/chemical companies in NSE 500 index(p.446)
- • Fastest-growing company in the industry during past three completed fiscals in terms of revenue(p.445)
- • Over 11,000 products supplied over the last decade demonstrating established manufacturing capability(p.445)
- • Strategic location in Hyderabad which accounted for 40% of total Indian bulk drug production in Fiscal 2024(p.446)
- • Strong financial performance with revenue CAGR of 50.45% over 2 years and EBITDA margin of 20.09% in H1 FY2025(p.448)
- • Diversified product portfolio and revenue streams(p.465)
- • Strong organic growth and capacity expansion through acquisitions(p.467)
- • Robust profitability with double-digit growth trajectory(p.468)
- • Strong revenue growth momentum(p.467)
- • Expansion into maintenance services segment(p.467)
- • Complete geographic concentration of manufacturing in Telangana(p.33)
- • Dependence on skilled labor and workforce availability(p.33)
- • Dependence on limited number of key suppliers(p.33)
- • Limited customer base with majority from pharma and chemicals(p.33)
- • History of negative cash flow from operating activities(p.33)
- • High debt levels and exposure to variable interest rates(p.34)
- • Under-utilization of manufacturing capacity(p.33)
- • One promoter and two senior management unable to trace educational documents(p.34)
- • Geographically concentrated manufacturing in single state exposes to regional risks(p.63)
- • High dependence on limited number of top customers for revenue(p.76)
- • Significant working capital requirements with long receivables cycle(p.72)
- • Dependence on limited number of key raw material suppliers(p.66)
- • Delayed statutory dues payments in past (Fiscal 2022)(p.92)
- • Corporate logo not registered and faced objections(p.73)
- • Unregistered land leases for all manufacturing facilities and registered office(p.86)
- • High debt levels requiring substantial repayment from IPO proceeds(p.163)
- • Concentration of shareholding among promoters limiting public holding(p.145)
- • Working capital dependency with significant inventory and receivables(p.114)
- • Significant dependence on chemical and pharmaceutical end-user sectors for revenue(p.71)
- • Customer concentration: top 20 customers represented significant portion of revenue(p.71)
- • High debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39 (Sept 2024); 0.32 (FY2024)(p.184)
- • Decline in ROE from 47.56% (FY2023) to 20.74% (FY2024) and 8.06% (Sept 2024)(p.184)
- • Limited geographic diversification; operations concentrated in Hyderabad(p.180)
- • High dependence on working capital borrowings for operations(p.403)
- • Significant proportion of receivables aged beyond 6 months(p.398)
- • Key personnel with missing educational documentation(p.361)
- • High inventory levels relative to revenue(p.397)
- • Dependence on limited number of key customers for significant portion of revenue(p.451)
- • Dependence on limited number of suppliers for key raw materials(p.451)
- • Land allotted by TSIIC not registered in company name; pending approvals for manufacturing facility construction(p.437)
- • Absence of long-term supply contracts exposes company to raw material price volatility(p.450)
- • Employee benefit expenses increasing as percentage of revenue(p.451)
- • High working capital intensity affecting cash flows(p.471)
- • Significant increase in working capital requirements and negative operating cash flow(p.471)
- • Substantial increase in current borrowings(p.470)
- • Dependence on limited number of suppliers for key raw materials(p.476)
- • Dependence on limited number of customers(p.476)
- • Strong industry growth trajectory with 10.1% CAGR forecast(p.28)
- • Global glass-lined equipment market expansion to $3.4 billion by 2028(p.28)
- • Corrosion-resistant properties enable broad industrial application(p.28)
- • Inorganic growth through acquisitions and strategic investments planned(p.30)
- • Strategic expansion into international markets leveraging existing capabilities(p.77)
- • Growth through strategic acquisitions and alliances(p.83)
- • Expansion of product portfolio into additional end-user industries(p.83)
- • Capacity expansion through new manufacturing plants(p.83)
- • Substantial market growth in glass-lined equipment sector(p.161)
- • Capacity expansion planned to capture growing pharmaceutical and chemical sector demand(p.161)
- • Strategic inorganic growth through acquisitions and investments(p.171)
- • Geographic and product diversification through subsidiary expansion(p.169)
- • Growing pharmaceutical sector projected to expand at 9.5% CAGR (FY2023-FY2028)(p.205)
- • Indian specialty chemicals expected to grow at 11.2% CAGR (FY2019-20 to FY2026-27)(p.207)
- • China+1 strategy driving shift in manufacturing to India; chemical market benefiting from China's higher costs and stricter regulations(p.207)
- • India Glass Lined Equipment (GLE) market projected to grow 10.1% CAGR (FY2024-2029) to INR 18.6 Bn(p.219)
- • Powder Mixing Equipment market in India expected to grow 7% CAGR (FY2024-2029) from INR 32.8 Bn to INR 45.9 Bn(p.211)
- • Reactors and Storage Tanks market in India projected to grow 6.7% CAGR (FY2024-2029) to INR 95.1 Bn(p.230)
- • Government support through PLI scheme for pharmaceutical APIs and chemical sector expansion(p.207)
- • Hyderabad accounts for 40% of Indian bulk drug production and is designated as Pharma Hub(p.204)
- • Expansion into adjacent product segments and services(p.408)
- • Growing international market presence(p.408)
- • Leverage existing manufacturing infrastructure for capacity expansion(p.394)
- • Strategic acquisition and consolidation in the sector(p.388)
- • Indian pharmaceutical capex expected to remain at ₹120-150 billion per year till Fiscal 2027; government PLI policy supporting India as world pharmacy(p.449)
- • Indian chemical sector capex predicted to increase 7-9% CAGR until FY2025-26, reaching ₹70 Bn per year(p.449)
- • Partnerships with HHV Pumps, Asahi Glassplant Inc, GL Hakko strengthen position in glass lining and vacuum pumps markets(p.447)
- • Exclusive collaboration with GL Hakko for manufacturing and selling shell and heat tube exchangers in India and abroad except Japan(p.447)
- • Pan-India sales and distribution network with presence in multiple states and agency arrangements for Bangladesh, Russia and resale arrangements globally(p.446)
- • Strategic expansion into PTFE lined equipment manufacturing(p.467)
- • Growth in maintenance and service contracts business(p.469)
- • Potential capacity and production expansion(p.469)
- • Growing high-margin services revenue stream(p.467)
- • Geographic and political risks in Telangana state(p.33)
- • Pharma and chemical sector sensitivity to cyclical demand and capex(p.33)
- • Lack of long-term and exclusive customer/supplier contracts(p.33)
- • Customer payment delays and working capital requirements(p.34)
- • Disruption risks from industrial accidents, power failures and natural disasters at concentrated facilities(p.63)
- • Pharmaceutical sector facing compliance challenges and export declines(p.95)
- • Chemical sector experiencing slowdown with overcapacity and reduced export demand(p.96)
- • Heavy reliance on Indian domestic market creates concentration risk(p.77)
- • Dependence on skilled labour with no unionization protection against future disputes(p.63)
- • High dependence on electricity and water supply with power cuts occurring(p.75)
- • Exclusivity clauses restrict ability to sell products in major geographies(p.79)
- • Import dependence creates vulnerability to trade policy changes and currency fluctuations(p.86)
- • Interest rate sensitivity from variable rate borrowings and financing arrangements(p.71)
- • Declining attrition rate and high employee turnover challenges(p.66)
- • Market volatility and trading price uncertainty post-IPO listing(p.109)
- • Risk of listing failure or trading delays(p.109)
- • Regulatory and foreign exchange risks affecting operations(p.110)
- • Dependence on Indian market and regulatory environment(p.110)
- • Heavy dependence on pharmaceutical and chemical sector demand which is cyclical and subject to regulatory changes(p.71)
- • Intense competition from established players like GMM Pfaudler (33.3% market share) and HLE Glascoat (25.4%)(p.221)
- • Exposure to raw material price volatility and supply chain disruptions(p.80)
- • Regulatory and compliance risks in pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing sectors(p.80)
- • Currency fluctuation risk given export exposure(p.80)
- • Global economic slowdown or recession could reduce capex spending by customers(p.80)
- • Pharmaceutical industry cyclicality and demand volatility(p.386)
- • Rising raw material and operating costs(p.408)
- • Intense competition from established and new market entrants(p.390)
- • Foreign exchange volatility affecting export competitiveness(p.410)
- • Regulatory and compliance requirements in pharmaceutical sector(p.358)
- • Macroeconomic factors affecting pharma and chemicals sectors including health concerns, pandemics, regulatory oversight, interest rates and government policies(p.449)
- • Raw material cost and availability volatility; dependence on commodity prices for stainless steel, carbon/mild steel, nickel alloy and other materials(p.450)
- • Risk of unanticipated delays, cost overruns in capital expenditure for expansion of manufacturing capacities(p.451)
- • Intense competition from organized and unorganized manufacturers and international competitors with greater financial and technological resources(p.452)
- • Changes in government regulations, policies, import duties and tariffs affecting manufacturing, safety, environmental protection and raw material sourcing(p.452)
- • Raw material price volatility and commodity exposure(p.475)
- • Interest rate risk on floating rate borrowings(p.475)
- • Foreign currency exchange risk(p.475)
- • Intensifying competitive conditions(p.477)
- • Inflation and macroeconomic uncertainty(p.476)
Promoters
| Name | Role | Pre-Issue | Post-Issue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nageswara Rao Kandula | Promoter | 4.15% | — |
| Kandula Krishna Veni | Promoter | 21.45% | — |
| Kandula Ramakrishna | Promoter | 25.44% | — |
| Venkata Mohana Rao Katragadda | Promoter | 0.98% | — |
| Kudaravalli Punna Rao | Promoter | 0.27% | — |
| M/s S2 Engineering Services | Promoter | 13.02% | — |
| Nageswara Rao Kandula | Promoter | — | — |
| Kandula Krishna Veni | Promoter | — | — |
| M/s S2 Engineering Services | Promoter | — | — |
| Kandula Ramakrishna | Promoter | 25.44% | — |
| Kandula Krishna Veni | Promoter | 21.45% | — |
| M/s S2 Engineering Services | Promoter | 13.02% | — |
| Nageswara Rao Kandula | Promoter | 4.15% | — |
| M/s Standard Holdings | Promoter Group | 2.73% | — |
| Asahi Glassplant INC. | Investor | — | — |
| GL Hakko Co., Ltd | Investor | — | — |
| Monoform Management Support Co., Ltd | Investor | — | — |
| Not stated in this document section | Promoter | — | — |
| Nageswara Rao Kandula | Promoter | — | — |
| Kandula Krishna Veni | Promoter | — | — |
| Kandula Ramakrishna | Promoter | — | — |
| M/s S2 Engineering Services | Promoter Group | — | — |
| Nageswara Rao Kandula | Promoter/Managing Director | 4.21% | — |
| Kandula Krishna Veni | Promoter/Executive Director | 22.74% | — |
| Kandula Ramakrishna | Promoter/Executive Director | 26.96% | — |
| Kudaravalli Punna Rao | Promoter | 0.28% | — |
| Venkata Mohana Rao Katragadda | Promoter/Executive Director | 0.99% | — |
| M/s S2 Engineering Services | Promoter Group | 13.23% | — |
| M/s S2 Engineering Services | Promoter | — | — |
| Kandula Ramakrishna | Promoter | — | — |
| Kandula Krishna Veni | Promoter | — | — |
| Nageswara Rao Kandula | Promoter | — | — |
| Kudaravalli Punna Rao | Promoter | — | — |
| Nageswara Rao Kandula | Promoter | — | — |
| Kandula Krishna Veni | Promoter | — | — |
| Kandula Ramakrishna | Promoter | — | — |
| Kudaravalli Punna Rao | Promoter | — | — |
| Venkata Mohana Rao Kataragadda | Promoter | — | — |
| M/s S2 Engineering Services | Promoter | — | — |
Leadership
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