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Prasol Chemicals Limited IPO Analysis

This article is based entirely on publicly available information disclosed in the Red Herring Prospectus (RHP) of Prasol Chemicals Limited, dated September 2, 2026, and is intended for general market and financial education purposes only.

Prasol Chemicals Limited IPO Analysis

1. IPO Snapshot

ParticularDetails
Company NamePrasol Chemicals Limited
IPO TypeFresh Issue and Offer for Sale; 100% book built
Fresh Issue₹800 Mn
Offer for Sale₹4,200 Mn
Total Issue Size₹5,000 Mn
Face Value₹2 per Equity Share
Price Band₹643–₹676 per Equity Share
Lot Size22 Equity Shares
Opening DateSeptember 8, 2026
Closing DateSeptember 10, 2026
Listing ExchangeBSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited; NSE is the Designated Stock Exchange
RegistrarKFin Technologies Limited
Lead ManagerDAM Capital Advisors Limited

2. IPO Details

ParticularAt ₹643 (Lower Price)At ₹676 (Upper Price)
Fresh Issue₹800.00 million₹800.00 million
Fresh Issue Shares1,244,168*1,183,432*
Offer for Sale (OFS)₹4,200.00 million₹4,200.00 million
OFS Shares6,531,882*6,213,018*
Total Offer₹5,000.00 million₹5,000.00 million
Total Offer Shares7,776,050*7,396,450*
Pre-Issue Share Capital₹116.00 million₹116.00 million
Pre-Issue Shares58,000,00058,000,000
Post-Issue Share Capital₹118.37 million*₹118.37 million*
Post-Issue Shares59,244,168*59,183,432*
Market Capitalisation₹38,093.00 million*₹40,008.00 million*

3. Issue Reservation

CategoryReservation / Allocation
QIBNot more than 50% of the Offer
Anchor InvestorsUp to 60% of the QIB Portion may be allocated on a discretionary basis
Mutual Funds within Net QIB5% of Net QIB Portion available proportionately to Mutual Funds
NIINot less than 15% of the Offer; one-third for applications >₹0.20 million and up to ₹1.00 million; two-thirds for applications >₹1.00 million
RetailNot less than 35% of the Offer

4. IPO Lot Size

Application CategoryLotsSharesAmount at ₹643Amount at ₹676
Retail – Minimum122₹14,146₹14,872
Retail – Maximum13286₹1,83,898₹1,93,336
S-HNI – Minimum14308₹1,98,044₹2,08,208
S-HNI – Maximum671,474₹9,47,782₹9,96,424
B-HNI – Minimum681,496₹9,61,928₹10,11,296

5. About the Company

Prasol Chemicals Limited was originally incorporated as Prachi Poly Products Private Limited on January 24, 1992. It became Prachi Poly Products Limited in 1995, changed its name to Prasol Chemicals Limited in 2007, was reconverted to a private company in 2017 and became a public company again in 2022. The company manufactures and trades specialty chemicals and operates manufacturing facilities at Khopoli and Mahad in Maharashtra.

The company describes itself as a forward-integrated manufacturer of acetone-based, phosphorous-based and other specialty chemicals involving complex and differentiated chemistries. As of June 30, 2026, its portfolio comprised more than 150 products: 21 acetone-based, 53 phosphorous-based and 76 other specialty products. The products serve performance chemicals, PICA (paints, inks, construction and adhesives), pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and home and personal care.

FacilityFY2026 Installed Capacity (MT)FY2026 Production (MT)FY2026 Utilisation
Khopoli78,78463,25680.29%
Mahad19,8608,75644.09%

The company states that it is a Government of India-certified 3 Star Export House. Its RHP describes a global distribution network and sales to multiple geographies. The company also has an in-house R&D team of 37 members as of June 30, 2026, including four members holding PhDs and 25 chemists. Since April 1, 2023, it states that 13 new products had been developed and commercialised as of June 30, 2026.

6. Restated Financial Information

Particulars (₹ million)FY2026FY2025FY2024
Revenue from Operations12,325.9310,124.948,765.65
Other Income52.5230.46109.97
Total Income12,378.4510,155.408,875.62
EBITDA / Operating EBITDA*1,393.20877.66605.28
EBIT1,118.99592.87392.86
PBT1,118.99592.87335.10
PAT831.24435.69181.31
Basic EPS (₹)14.337.513.13
Diluted EPS (₹)14.337.513.13
Net Worth / Total Equity4,485.053,674.703,258.35
Borrowings1,100.641,010.52820.68
Total Assets8,392.757,230.876,263.57
Total Liabilities3,907.703,556.173,005.22
Finance Costs79.7782.48108.89
Depreciation & Amortisation246.96232.77213.62
CFO494.70222.601,156.06
CFI(384.32)(224.75)(178.96)
CFF1.36102.30(1,151.14)
Capex – Purchase of PPE(389.99)(225.82)(191.38)
Inventory1,532.381,517.00998.29
Trade Receivables2,786.861,972.681,603.41
Trade Payables2,082.351,968.681,712.61

7. Key Performance Indicators

KPIFY2026FY2025FY2024
Revenue from Operations (₹ mn)12,325.9310,124.948,765.65
Operating EBITDA (₹ mn)1,393.20877.66605.28
Operating EBITDA Margin11.30%8.67%6.91%
PAT (₹ mn)831.24435.69181.31
PAT Margin6.74%4.30%2.07%
Adjusted RoAE20.37%12.57%5.71%
Adjusted RoCE22.43%14.95%12.61%
Net Debt to Equity0.19x0.23x0.22x
Countries Served565050
Export Revenue27.29%28.35%25.32%
Number of Customers1,6181,5861,560
Top 10 Customers23.68%21.96%18.46%

8. IPO Valuation

MetricRHP Disclosure
Basic EPS FY2026₹14.33
Diluted EPS FY2026₹14.33
Weighted Average EPS, FY2024–FY2026₹10.19
NAV per Equity Share, March 31, 2026₹77.33
RoNW FY202618.53%
Weighted Average RoNW14.15%
Industry P/E – Highest206.68x; Yasho Industries Limited
Industry P/E – Lowest17.12x; Excel Industries Limited
Industry P/E – Average61.74x

9. Peer Comparison

CompanyFace Value (₹)FY26 Revenue (₹ mn)FY26 Total Income (₹ mn)Basic EPS (₹)Diluted EPS (₹)NAV (₹)P/E DilutedRoNW
Prasol Chemicals Limited212,325.9312,378.4514.3314.3377.33[●]18.53%
Aarti Industries Limited582,860.0082,910.0011.5611.55164.2746.79x7.04%
Atul Limited1062,735.4064,764.40230.25230.252,136.4628.04x10.95%
Laxmi Organic Industries Limited228,466.6728,619.722.872.8671.6659.95x4.00%
Vinati Organic Limited122,268.9022,795.3042.8042.80304.9930.95x14.03%
Privi Speciality Chemicals Limited1025,636.8625,829.2181.0881.08368.7942.67x21.99%
Yasho Industries Limited108,300.288,313.1420.9520.95368.18206.68x5.69%
Excel Industries Limited510,945.2211,218.4760.1960.191,354.7417.12x4.44%

10. Shareholding & Capital Structure

ParticularRHP Disclosure
Authorised Share Capital190,000,000 Equity Shares of ₹2 each; nominal value ₹380.00 million
Issued / Subscribed / Paid-up Before Offer58,000,000 Equity Shares of ₹2 each; nominal value ₹116.00 million
OfferFresh Issue up to ₹800.00 million plus OFS up to ₹4,200.00 million
Promoters' Pre-Offer Holding23,930,000 shares; 41.26% as first holders
Promoter Group Pre-Offer Holding27,805,560 shares; 47.94%
Additional Top 10 Shareholders6,095,596 shares; 10.51%
Other Public Shareholders168,844 shares; 0.29%
Total Pre-Offer58,000,000 shares; 100.00%

11. Objects of the Issue

ObjectAmount (₹ million)Timeline / Funding Source
Repayment / Pre-payment of Certain Borrowings₹600.00 millionProposed deployment in FY2027 from Net Proceeds
General Corporate Purposes[●]To be finalized; amount cannot exceed 25% of Gross Proceeds
Total Net Proceeds[●]Gross Fresh Issue proceeds less Fresh Issue-related expenses

12. OFS / Selling Shareholders

Selling ShareholderCategoryMaximum OFS Amount (₹ mn)WACA / Share (₹)
Usha Rajnikant Shah (jointly held)Promoter₹1,200.00 mn₹9.77
Tushar Natverlal Dharia (HUF)Promoter Group₹515.19 mn₹4.68
Gaurang Natwarlal Parikh HUFPromoter Group₹185.39 mn₹15.23
Bhisham Kumar Gupta (jointly held)Promoter Group₹390.30 mn₹5.64
Nishith Rasiklal Dharia (jointly held)Promoter₹320.00 mn₹6.16
Sonal Nishith Dharia (jointly held)Promoter Group₹352.00 mn₹3.28
Sachin Jatin Parikh (jointly held)Promoter₹320.00 mn₹50.13
Suketu Navinchandra Parikh (jointly held)Promoter₹60.00 mn₹2.54
Gaurang Natwarlal Parikh (jointly held)Promoter₹353.55 mn₹4.81
Jignasha Jay Kantawala (jointly held)Promoter Group₹40.00 mn₹21.25
Kinjal Pankil Dharia (jointly held)Promoter Group₹48.00 mn₹15.85
Lina Suketu Parikh (jointly held)Promoter Group₹5.10 mn₹2.23
Pushpa Navinchandra Parikh (jointly held)Promoter Group₹55.00 mn₹2.78
Shruti Sachin Parikh (jointly held)Promoter Group₹79.00 mn₹62.50
Sundeep Navinchandra Parikh (jointly held)Promoter Group₹35.00 mn₹2.47
Tushar Natverlal Dharia (jointly held)Promoter Group₹5.20 mn₹3.13
Dipak Amarshi (jointly held)Other₹90.00 mn₹18.97
Heta T ParikhOther₹64.82 mn₹0.09
Namita Tushar ParikhOther₹76.45 mn₹0.88
Sheetal Sandeep Parikh (jointly held)Other₹5.00 mn₹2.54

13. Key Risks Highlighted in the RHP

CategoryRiskPotential Impact
Business / OperationalManufacturing facilities are critical to the business; the RHP records past shutdowns and operational disruptions at Khopoli and Mahad.Disruption, under-utilisation or shutdowns could affect operations, cash flows and financial condition.
Safety / Hazardous MaterialsCertain raw materials, by-products and finished products are hazardous, corrosive or flammable and require expert handling and storage.Accidents could cause injury, loss of life or property damage and disrupt operations.
CustomerDemand depends on the success of customers' end products in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, paints, construction, lubricants and other applications.A decline in customers' end-market demand could affect sales and financial performance.
Supplier / Raw MaterialsAcetone and yellow phosphorous are key raw materials; the company does not have long-term procurement agreements and a large portion is sourced from key suppliers.Price or supply disruption could increase product costs or affect production.
Financial / Cash FlowNet cash from operating activities has fluctuated materially across the disclosed years.Future adverse cash-flow movements could affect growth, liquidity and financial condition.
Regulatory / EnvironmentalThe RHP records show-cause notices, closure directions and other regulatory matters involving manufacturing operations.Adverse regulatory outcomes could affect operations, reputation and financial condition.
Industry / CompetitionThe company operates in specialty chemicals and competes with domestic and international manufacturers.Changes in competition, product substitution or end-market conditions could affect demand and margins.
Technology / CybersecurityThe company relies on SAP on HANA, CRM systems, network security and third-party technology support.System disruption or cybersecurity events could affect business operations.
Debt / LiquidityThe company had total outstanding borrowings of ₹3,436.66 million as of July 15, 2026 and proposes ₹600.00 million of IPO proceeds for repayment/pre-payment.Debt servicing, refinancing and interest-rate conditions may affect liquidity.
IPO / MarketThere was no formal market for the Equity Shares before the Offer and the RHP does not assure an active or sustained trading market.The post-listing market price and liquidity may differ materially from the Offer Price.

14. Litigation & Contingent Liabilities

AreaDisclosure / AmountStatus / Note
Company – Regulatory MattersMultiple MPCB and MIDC notices and proceedings are disclosedIncludes matters concerning pollution control, hazardous waste, plant incidents and a MIDC project
Company – Tax Proceedings9 cases; ₹43.42 million total4 direct-tax and 5 indirect-tax litigations
Promoters – Criminal ProceedingsMultiple proceedings involving Gaurang Natwarlal Parikh; one appeal involving Pankil Nishith DhariaProceedings relate principally to alleged factory/safety-law matters; the RHP reports them as pending unless otherwise stated
Promoters – Tax Proceedings4 cases; ₹28.02 millionDirect-tax litigation; the RHP includes a note on a ₹27.73 million TDS credit matter
Other Directors – Tax Proceedings2 cases; ₹6.00 millionDirect-tax litigation
Contingent Liabilities₹100.17 million as of March 31, 2026Includes claims not acknowledged as debt and guarantees excluding financial guarantees
Commitments₹991.05 million as of March 31, 2026Capital-account contracts ₹163.91 million; letters of credit ₹827.14 million
Outstanding Creditor Dues₹2,082.35 million101 MSME creditors ₹35.02 million; 4 material creditors ₹1,028.61 million; other creditors ₹1,018.72 million

15. Registrar

ParticularDetails
NameKFin Technologies Limited
AddressSelenium Tower B, Plot No. 31 and 32, Gachibowli, Financial District, Nanakramguda, Serilingampally, Hyderabad – 500 032, Telangana, India
Telephone+91 40 6716 2222 / 1800 309 4001
Emailprasol.ipo@kfintech.com
Investor Grievance Emaileinward.ris@kfintech.com
Websitewww.kfintech.com
Contact PersonM. Murali Krishna
SEBI Registration No.INR000000221

16. Lead Manager(s)

ParticularDetails
BRLMDAM Capital Advisors Limited
AddressAltimus 2202, Level 22, Pandurang Budhkar Marg, Worli, Mumbai – 400018, Maharashtra, India
Telephone+91 22 4202 2500
Emailprasol.ipo@damcapital.in
Websitewww.damcapital.in
Investor Grievance Emailcomplaint@damcapital.in
Contact PersonsChandresh Sharma / Puneet Agnihotri
SEBI Registration No.MB/INM000011336
Syndicate MemberSharekhan Limited

17. Company Contact Details

ParticularDetails
Registered and Corporate OfficePrasol House, Plot No. A–17/2/3, T. T. C, Industrial Area, Khairne M.I.D.C., Navi Mumbai, Thane, Maharashtra – 400710, India
Telephone+91 22 6195 2500
Emailinvestorservices@prasolchem.com
Websitewww.prasolchem.com
Company Secretary & Compliance OfficerKiran Rajendra Agrawal
Investor Grievance ContactKiran Rajendra Agrawal; investorservices@prasolchem.com
CINU99999MH1992PLC065026

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