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Ratnaveer Precision Engineering Limited is a stainless steel (“SS”) product manufacturer focused on producing finished sheets, washers, solar roofing hooks, pipes, and tubes. Their products find application across various industries and their products are used in both commercial and residential sectors and are sold within India and overseas.

OBJECTS OF THE ISSUE

• Funding working capital requirements of the company.
• General corporate purposes.

Vijay Ramanlal Sanghavi

Chairman, Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer of the Company. He has been associated with the Company since its incorporation. He has over two decades of experience in ferrous and nonferrous metal industries.

Babulal Sohanlal Chaplot

Whole time Director of the Company. He has over four decades of experience and has worked in different sectors such as metals, agriculture, automobile etc. He has been associated with the Company since past fifteen years and has been acting as a Director on the Board since 2011. He oversees production as well as commercial functions.

Prerana Rajeshbhai Trivedi

Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of the Company. She is an associate member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. She has over 5 years of experience in secretarial and compliance field.

Nanubhai Panchal

Chief Operating Officer of the Company. He has been associated with the Company since 2011. He holds Diploma degree in Mechanical Engineering. He has over 50 years of experience in terms of consultant as well as employee of the various Company.

COMPANY PROFILE

• Ratnaveer precision engineering limited operates out of four manufacturing units, out of which two (Unit-I and Unit-II) are located at GIDC, Savli, Vadodara, Gujarat, one (Unit-III) is located at Waghodia, Vadodara, Gujarat and the other one (Unit-IV) is located at GIDC, Vatva, Ahmedabad, Gujarat..
• They manufacture SS finishing sheets, SS washers and SS solar mounting hooks at their Unit I and SS pipes and tubes at their Unit II. Unit III and Unit IV are dedicated for the backward integration process. They intend to expand their portfolio of SS washers by adding circlips into the product line. They currently offer over 2500 SKUs of SS washers to their customers including inner ring washers, spring washers, nord lock washers, retaining rings, internal tooth washers and external tooth washers of different sizes and specifications.
• The Company has undertaken R&D activity for developing circlips, has developed the required tools, and identified prospective customers.

COMPETITIVE STRENGTHS

• Synergistic Business Model focused on Backward Integration. Consistent financial performance.
• Wide product portfolio and multiple designs. R&D set up for new product development. Customer Diversification.
• Synergy of young and experienced management team with a committed employee base. Effective quality control checks.

KEY STRATEGIES

• Diverse, longstanding, and growing global customer base.
• Continue to add to the product portfolio by introducing new designs.
• Technology integration and plant automation for cost efficiency and improved productivity.

KEY CONCERNS

• Pricing in the steel industry is subject to market demand, volatility, and economic conditions. Fluctuations in steel prices may have a material adverse impact on their business.
• They are dependent on a few customers for a major part of their revenues.
• Their business requires a significant amount of working capital primarily as a considerable amount of time passes between the purchase of raw materials and the collection of receivables post-sales to customers.
• This business is a high-volume low-margin business.
• They operate in a highly competitive and fragmented industry with low barriers to entry. The Company has a high debt to equity ratio.

COMPARISON WITH LISTED INDUSTRY PEERS (AS ON 31ST MARCH 2023)

FINANCIALS (RESTATED CONSOLIDATED)

OUTLOOK & VALUATION

Ratnaveer Precision Engineering Limited is a manufacturer of stainless steel products with a wide range of products and multiple designs. The company has a backward-integrated business model, which gives it control over the supply chain, and a research and development (R&D) setup for new product development. It has also reported strong financial performance in the last three years.

However, the steel industry is subject to market volatility and economic conditions. Additionally, it is a highly competitive industry. The major concern for investors here is the high debt-to-equity ratio and low-margin business. However, the IPO is coming at a fair price-to-earnings (P/E) valuation of 13.49x.

Thus, after considering all the factors, we suggest applying for this IPO for listing gain.

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CORPORATE & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE - 48, Jaora Compound, M.Y.H. Road, Indore - 452 001 | Phone 0731 - 6644000

Compliance Officer: Ms. Sheetal Duraphe Email: compliance@swastika.co.inPhone: (0731) 6644 241

Swastika Investmart Limited, SEBI Reg. No. : NSE/BSE/MSEI: INZ000192732 Merchant Banking: INM000012102 Investment Adviser: INA000009843 MCX/NCDEX: INZ000072532 CDSL/NSDL: IN-DP-115-2015 RBI Reg. No.: B-03-00174 IRDA Reg. No.: 713.

सोने की कीमतें तीन सप्ताह के उच्चतम स्तर के करीब पहुंच गई है, क्योंकि अमेरिका से कमजोर आर्थिक आकड़ो से अटकलें लगाईं जा रही है कि फेडरल रिजर्व के पास ब्याज दरें बढ़ाने के लिए बहुत कम गुंजाइश है। पिछले सप्ताह सोने में मजबूत बढ़त देखी गई क्योंकि कमजोर अमेरिकी जीडीपी और रोजगार आंकड़ो ने डॉलर और ट्रेजरी यील्ड को कम कर दिया। चीनी आर्थिक मंदी की बढ़ती आशंकाओं के बीच सोने की सुरक्षित निवेश मांग में भी वृद्धि देखी गई, क्योंकि एशिया की सबसे बड़ी अर्थव्यवस्था चीन के आंकड़े मंदी की और संकेत कर रहे है। चीन के आंकड़ों से पता चला है कि मैन्युफैक्चरिंग सेक्टर अगस्त में लगातार पांचवें महीने सिकुड़ गया है, जबकि नॉन-मैन्युफैक्चरिंग विकास भी धीमा हो गया है। आर्थिक आकड़ो ने चीन में निरंतर आर्थिक कमजोरी की ओर इशारा किया है, जबकि चीन ने अर्थव्यवस्था को समर्थन देने के लिए और अधिक प्रोत्साहन उपाय करना जारी रखा है। फोकस अब चीन के अधिक प्रोत्साहन उपायों पर है, खबरों से स्पष्ट होता है कि पीपुल्स बैंक ऑफ चाइना तरलता को बढ़ावा देने के लिए मॉर्गेज और युआन जमा दरों को और कम करने की योजना बना रहा है, और फॉरेक्स रिज़र्व रेक्विरेमेंट रेश्यो को पिछले सप्ताह कम कर दिया है। अमेरिकी डॉलर, जो सोने के विपरीत दिशा में चलता है, पिछले सप्ताह 1 प्रतिशत तक लुढ़क गया और बेंचमार्क अमेरिकी बांड यील्ड उच्च स्तरों से पीछे हट गई है जिससे सोने और चांदी की चमक बढ़ती दिखाई दी है। पिछले सप्ताह एमसीएक्स में ऑक्टूबर वायदा सोना और दिसंबर वायदा चांदी में 1.5 प्रतिशत बढ़ोतरी दर्ज की गई है। अमेरिका ब्याज दरें अधिक होने के बावजूद कोर पीसीई प्राइस इंडेक्स के आंकड़े स्थिर रहे जबकि पर्सनल स्पेंडिंग में बढ़ोतरी दर्ज की गई है। लेकिन ऊंची दरों के बीच अगर वैश्विक आर्थिक हालात बिगड़ते हैं तो इस साल भी सोने में कुछ मजबूती देखने को मिल सकती है। हाल के अमेरिकी जीडीपी आंकड़ों से पता चला है कि साल की पहली छमाही में आर्थिक मंदी का असर नहीं होने के बावजूद, दुनिया की सबसे बड़ी अर्थव्यवस्था अभी ठंडी पड़ी हुई है। त्यौहार सीजन के पहले कीमती धातुओं में घरेलु मांग बढ़ने के आसार है, और भारत में अलनीनो प्रभाव के चलते 122 साल में अब तक सबसे कम बारिश हुई है जिससे फ़ूड इन्फ्लेशन बढ़ने की सम्भावना भी है, जो कीमती धातुओं के भाव को सपोर्ट कर सकता है।

तकनिकी विश्लेषण

इस सप्ताह कीमती धातुओं के भाव में तेज़ी बनी रहने की सम्भावना है। एमसीएक्स अक्टूबर वायदा सोने में सपोर्ट 58800 रुपये पर है और रेजिस्टेंस 60500 रुपये पर है। दिसंबर वायदा चांदी में सपोर्ट 74000 रुपये पर है और रेजिस्टेंस 78000 रुपये पर है।

Rishabh Instruments Limited is a global energy efficiency solution company focused on electrical automation, metering and measurement, precision engineered products, et al. with diverse applications across industries including power, automotive and industrial sectors. The company supply a wide range of electrical measurement and process optimization equipment, and is engaged in designing, developing and manufacturing, and sale of devices significantly under their own brand across several sectors.

OBJECTS OF THE ISSUE

• Financing the cost towards the expansion of Nashik Manufacturing Facility I.
• General corporate purposes.

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KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL

Narendra Joharimal Goliya

Chairman and Managing Director of the Company. He is the founder and Promoter of the Company. He has been associated with the Company since its incorporation and accordingly has over four decades of experience in the manufacturing and electrical industry.

Dineshkumar Musalekar

Group CEO. He has been associated with Lumel since January 16, 2014. He holds a bachelor’s degree of engineering (electronics and communication) from the Karnatak University Dharwad and a master’s degree in human resources development management from Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research, University of Mumbai.

Nitinkumar Sudhir Deshpande

Head – Marketing, Business Development and Profit Centre Head of the Company. He has been associated with the Company since July 8, 2018. He holds a bachelor’s degree of engineering (electrical engineering) from the University of Mumbai. He was previously associated with ABB Limited, Siemens Limited and Schneider Electric India Pvt Limited.

Vishal Prabhakar Kulkarni

Chief Financial Officer of the Company.He has been associated with the Company since July 21, 2014. He holds a master’s degree in commerce from the University of Pune. He is an associate member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. He was previously associated with Techno Force (I) Pvt Ltd. and ThyssenKrupp Electrical Steel India Private Limited.

Ajinkya Joglekar

Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company. He has been associated with the Company since August 8, 2022. He holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from the Rashtrasant Tukadaji Maharaj Nagpur University. He is an associate member of the ICSI. He was previously associated with Galactico Corporate Services Limited.

COMPANY PROFILE

• Rishabh Instruments provides comprehensive solutions to their customers looking for cost-effective ways to measure, control, record, analyse and optimise energy and processes through their array of products.
• They also provide complete aluminium high pressure die casting solutions for customers requiring close tolerance fabrication, machining and finishing of precision components.
• Rishabh Instruments has 4 segments: (a) electrical automation devices; (b) metering, control, and protection devices; (c) portable test and measuring instruments; and (d) solar string inverters.
• The Company manufactures all the products in-house from their five manufacturing facilities – two in India, two in Poland and one in China.
• They primarily follow a business-to-business model which is purchase order based for all their segments except portable test and measuring instruments which is also sold on a merchant basis.
• The Company have an extensive network of 175 authorized distributors/stockists across 81 districts in India with direct sales conducted through eight sales and marketing offices.

COMPETITIVE STRENGTHS

• Ability to drive technology and innovation through advanced research and development. Global engineering solution provider operating in large addressable markets.
• Vertically integrated operations, backed by strong manufacturing capabilities. Diversified product portfolio & wide customer base.
• Track record of successful integration of acquired businesses or entities across geographies Well-established and recognised brand
• Committed Promoters, Board and management team.

KEY STRATEGIES

• Enhance product innovation, engineering and design competence while focussing on higher value addition .
• Expanding geographical footprint.
• Continue to pursue their strategy for inorganic growth.
• Target new customers and expand existing customer accounts . Explore opportunities to tap emerging products and services segments. Promote product localization.

KEY CONCERNS

• Failure to manage component and material purchasing and shortages in the supply of their major production inputs could adversely affect the operation.
• The Company faces risks associated with their international sales and multi-location operations in various geographies. Foreign exchange fluctuations related risk is also there.
• They export their products to various countries, on account of which they may be subject to significant import duties or restrictions.
• Most of Their customers do not commit to long term contracts.
• Dependence on their own Subsidiaries exposes them to significant operational and financial risk. Shortages in the supply of semiconductors have had, and may continue to have, a adverse effect on business.

COMPARISON WITH LISTED INDUSTRY PEERS (AS ON 31ST MARCH 2023)

As mentioned in Company's RHP, there are no comparable listed companies in India or globally that engage in a business similar to that of Rishabh Instruments Limited. Accordingly, it is not possible to provide an industry comparison in relation to this Company

FINANCIALS (RESTATED CONSOLIDATED)

OUTLOOK & VALUATION

Rishabh Instruments is a multinational company offering energy efficiency solutions. The company has a diverse product portfolio and a vertically integrated operation. The company is operating globally in a large, addressable market. Their brands ‘Rishabh’, ‘Lumel’, Sifam, and ‘Tinsley’ are well recognised in multiple countries. The financial position of the company is currently not very attractive, but it is stable.

However, multi-location operations and global sales raise concerns related to international exposure. Secondly, any kind of shortage in their production inputs, like semiconductors, could also impact their business. The IPO is coming at a P/E valuation of 34.34x. Though the company does not have any listed peers to compare, its valuation is looking high in general. We will recommend this IPO only for high-risk investors.

DISCLAIMER:

The information contained herein are strictly confidential and are meant solely for the information of the recipient and shall not be altered in any way, transmitted to, copied or distributed, in part or in whole, to any other person or to the media or reproduced in any form, without prior written permission of Swastika Investmart Ltd. (“SIL”). The contents of this document are for information purpose only. This document is not an investment advice and must not alone be taken as the basis for an investment decision. Before taking any decision to invest, the recipient of this document must read carefully the Red Herring Prospectus (“RHP”) issued to know the details of IPO and various risks and uncertainties associated with the investment in the IPO of the Company. All recipients of this document must before acting on the given information/details, make their own investigation and apply independent judgment based on their specific investment objectives and financial position. They can also seek appropriate professional advice from their own legal and tax consultants, advisors, etc. to understand the risks and investment considerations arising from such investment. The investor should possess appropriate resources to analyze such investment and the suitability of such investment to such investor’s particular circumstances before making any decisions on the investment. The Investor shall be solely responsible for any action taken based on this document. SIL shall not be liable for any direct or indirect losses arising from the use of the information contained in this document and accept no responsibility for statements made otherwise issued or any other source of information received by the investor and the investor would be doing so at his/her/its own risk. The information contained in this document should not be construed as forecast or promise or guarantee or assurance of any kind. The investors are not being offered any assurance or guaranteed or fixed returns on their investments. The users of this document must bear in mind that past performances if any, are not indicative of future results. The actual returns on investment may be materially different than the past. Investments in Securities market products and instruments including in the IPO of the Company are highly risky and they are generally not an appropriate avenue for someone with limited resources/ limited investment and low risk tolerance. Such Investments are subject to market risks including, without limitation, price, volatility and liquidity and capital risks. Therefore, the users of this document must carefully consider all the information given in the RHP including the risks factors before making any investment in the Equity Shares of the Company.

Swastika Investmart Ltd or its analysts did not receive any compensation or other benefits from the companies mentioned in the report or third party in connection with preparation of the research report. Accordingly, neither Swastika Investmart Ltd nor Research Analysts have any material conflict of interest at the time of publication of this report. Compensation of our Research Analysts is not based on any specific merchant banking, investment banking or brokerage service transactions. Swastika Investment Ltd may have issued other reports that are inconsistent with and reach different conclusion from the information presented in this report. Research entity has not been engaged in market making activity for the subject company. Research analyst has not served as an officer, director or employee of the subject company. We have not received any compensation/benefits from the Subject Company or third party in connection with the Research Report.

CORPORATE & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE - 48, Jaora Compound, M.Y.H. Road, Indore - 452 001 | Phone 0731 - 6644000

Compliance Officer: Ms. Sheetal Duraphe Email: compliance@swastika.co.inPhone: (0731) 6644 241

Swastika Investmart Limited, SEBI Reg. No. : NSE/BSE/MSEI: INZ000192732 Merchant Banking: INM000012102 Investment Adviser: INA000009843 MCX/NCDEX: INZ000072532 CDSL/NSDL: IN-DP-115-2015 RBI Reg. No.: B-03-00174 IRDA Reg. No.: 713.

सोने और चांदी की कीमतों में पिछले सप्ताह कमजोर वैश्विक आकड़ो से तेज़ी दर्ज की गई है क्योकि अमेरिका और यूरोप से जारी होने वाले मैन्युफैक्चरिंग आंकड़े अनुमान से कमजोर दर्ज किये गए है। कमजोर मैन्युफैक्चरिंग आंकड़े, धीमी होती व्यापार गतिविधिओ की और संकेत कर रहे है जो फेड और यूरोपियन सेंट्रल बैंक को आगे ब्याज दर वृद्धि से रोक सकते है। जिससे कीमती धातुओं को राहत मिल रही है। इस बीच, सोने की कीमते चार महीने के निचले स्तरों पर रहने के कारण इसके भाव को सपोर्ट मिला है। हालांकि, रुपये में मजबूती रहने से सोने के भाव में तेज़ी सीमित रही लेकिन निवेशकों का भरोसा चांदी में बढ़ता दिखा। पिछले सप्ताह सोने की कीमतों में 0.75 प्रतिशत की तेज़ रही और ऑक्टूबर वायदा सोने के भाव 58800 रुपये प्रति दस ग्राम के स्तरों पर रहे। चांदी के भाव में पिछले सप्ताह 5 प्रतिशत की तेज़ी दर्ज की गई और इसके भाव 73500 रुपये प्रति किलो के स्तरों पर कारोबार करते दिखे। कमजोर मैन्युफैक्चरिंग पीएमआई के आकड़ो के कारण अमेरिकी डॉलर दो महीने की उचाई और बेंचमार्क अमेरिकी ट्रेज़री यील्ड कई दशकों की उचाई से पीछे हट गए है, जिससे कीमती धातुओं के भाव में पिछले सप्ताह तेज़ी देखने को मिली है। हालांकि, अमेरिका में उच्च ब्याज दरे लम्बी अवधि के लिए रहने का अनुमान है जो कीमती धातुओं में तेज़ी को सीमित कर सकता है। डॉलर के मुकाबले भारतीय मुद्रा को मजबूत करने के लिए भारतीय रिजर्व बैंक (आरबीआई) के संभावित हस्तक्षेप की अटकलें बाज़ार में चल रही हैं। इस तरह का हस्तक्षेप रुपये के मूल्य पर महत्वपूर्ण प्रभाव डाल सकता है, जिससे रुपये में मजबूती रह सकती है और सोने में तेज़ी सीमित रह सकती है।

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इस सप्ताह कीमती धातुओं के भाव सकारात्मक दायरे में रहने की सम्भावना है। एमसीएक्स अक्टूबर वायदा सोने में सपोर्ट 57500 रुपये पर है और रेजिस्टेंस 59500 रुपये पर है। दिसंबर वायदा चांदी में सपोर्ट 73000 रुपये पर है और रेजिस्टेंस 76500  रुपये पर है।

Concord Biotech Limited is an India-based biopharma company and one of the leading global developers and manufacturers of select fermentation-based APIs across immunosuppressants and oncology in terms of market share, based on volume in 2022, supplying to over 70 countries including regulated markets, such as the United States, Europe and Japan, and India. The Company manufacture (i) bio- pharmaceutical APIs through fermentation and semi-synthetic processes, across the therapeutic areas of immunosuppressants, oncology and anti-infectives; and (ii) formulations, which are used in the therapeutic areas of immunosuppressants, nephrology drugs and anti-infective drugs for critical care.

• In 2016, they launched their formulation business in India as well as emerging markets, including Nepal, Mexico, Indonesia, Thailand, Ecuador, Kenya, Singapore and Paraguay, and have further expanded to the United
• As of March 31, 2023, they had 23 API products. The Company had filed 128 Drug Master Files (“DMFs”) across several countries for their APIs, including 20, 65 and four, respectively, in the United States, Europe and Japan, as of June 30,
• They are amongst the few companies globally that have successfully and sustainably established and scaled up fermentation-based API manufacturing capabilities.
• As of March 31, 2023, the Company had three manufacturing facilities in the state of Gujarat, India, comprising API manufacturing facilities in Dholka and Limbasi and a formulation manufacturing facility in Valthera, which were commercialized in 2000, 2021 and 2016,
• They have established two DSIR-approved R&D units with 148 members as of March 31, 2023, including members having doctoral qualifications.

• Concord Biotech had over 200 customers in over 70 countries as of March 31, 2023, for their APIs and

KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL

• Sudhir Vaid is one of the Promoters of the Company and the Chairman and Managing director of the Company Previously, he was associated with Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited, Lupin Chemicals Limited and as a part of M/s. Sudman Consultants acted as a consultant for companies such as Plus Chemicals S.A., Lek Pharmaceuticals & Chemicals Co. and Biocon India Limited.
• Ankur Vaid is one of the Promoters of the Company and the Joint Managing Director and the Chief Executive Officer of the company. He has been associated with the Company since 2009 and has more than 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Lalit Sethi is the Chief Finance Officer of the company. He joined the Company on March 14, 2022. He is a chartered accountant and was previously associated with companies such as Tilaknagar Industries Limited, High Polymer Labs Limited, Dabur India Limited, British Health Products (India) Limited, East India Hotels Limited and American Express Bank Limited.
• Prakash Sajnani is the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, and Assistant Vice President(Finance) of the Company. He has been associated with the Company since February 15, 2006. He has been associated with the Company for more than 18 years as a General Manager.

COMPETITIVE STRENGTHS

• Established presence across the complex fermentation value chain.
• Global leadership in immunosuppressant APIs along with a wide spectrum of complex fermentation-based APIs across multiple therapeutic areas.
• Scaled manufacturing facilities with a consistent regulatory compliance track record and supported by strong R&D capabilities.
• Diversified global customer base with long-standing relationships with key customers.
• Experienced Promoters, management team supported by marquee investor.
• Financial track record of rapid growth and consistent profitability

KEY STRATEGIES

• Continue to increase its API market share and further develop its portfolio.
• Increase the presence of their existing formulations and expand into new formulations.
• Improve cost management and operational efficiencies.

KEY CONCERNS

• Dependence on a limited number of customers for a substantial portion of its revenues.
• They have significant working capital requirements. If they experience insufficient cash flows to fund their working capital requirements, there may be an adverse effect on the business.
• Their international operations expose them to complex management, legal, tax and economic risks, which could adversely affect their business.
• They operate in a highly-regulated industry and various aspects of their operations are subject to extensive laws and regulations in India and internationally.
• The pharmaceutical industry in which they operate is highly competitive

COMPARISON WITH LISTED INDUSTRY PEERS (AS ON 31ST MARCH 2023)

FINANCIALS (RESTATED CONSOLIDATED)

‍OUTLOOK & VALUATION

Concord Biotech is a leading fermentation-based API company with a strong track record. The company has a diversified global customer base, strong R&D capabilities, and scaled manufacturing facilities. However, its international operations expose it to complex management, legal, tax, and economic risks. Additionally, the industry has been facing margin pressure in recent quarters. It is also worth noting that this IPO is purely an OFS, meaning that the company will not receive any proceeds from the offering. While the valuations may not appear overly attractive, this IPO could still deliver a moderate return, thus investors may apply for listing gain.

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Pyramid Technoplast Limited is an industrial packaging company engaged in the business of manufacturing polymer based molded products (Polymer Drums) mainly used by chemical, agrochemical, speciality chemical and pharmaceutical companies for their packaging requirements. They are one of the leading manufacturers of rigid Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC) in India manufacturing 1,000 litre capacity IBC. They also manufacture MS Drums made of mild steel (MS) used in the packaging and transport of chemicals, agrochemicals and speciality chemicals.

OBJECTS OF THE ISSUE

• Prepayment or repayment of certain outstanding borrowings.
• Funding working capital requirements of the company.
• General corporate purposes.

KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL

1. Bijaykumar Agarwal

Managing Director & Chairman of the Company. He has been associated with the Company since 2002. He has over three decades of experience in packaging industry. He looks after various functions in the Company such as finance, raw material procurement, customer servicing, and business development.

2. Jaiprakash Agarwal

Whole-time Director & Chief Financial Officer of the Company. He has been associated with the Company since June 2003. He has over 19 years of experience in the packaging industry. He looks after various functions in the Company such as manufacturing, finance, accounts, sales & marketing and business development.

3. Madhu Agarwal

Whole-time Director of the Company. She holds a bachelor’s degree of commerce from the Calcutta University. She has been associated with the Company since May 2006. She has over sixteen (16) years of experience in human resource compliance and administration.

4. Chandrakant Joge

e Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company. He looks after the overall corporate governance and secretarial matters of the Company. He has an experience of more than seven years.

COMPANY PROFILE

• The Company use blow molding technology to manufacture Polymer Drums and IBCs. Injection molding technology is used for manufacturing caps, closures, bungs, lids, handles, lugs, etc. for in-house use. Their products are marketed and sold under the brand name “Pyramid”.
• The company started commercial production in the year 1998 in Unit I. Presently, they have six strategically situated manufacturing units out of which four (4) are in Bharuch, GIDC, Gujarat and two (2) are situated at Silvassa, UT of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. The seventh (7) manufacturing unit is under construction at the Bharuch, GIDC, Gujarat adjacent to the existing six units.
• The total installed capacity of their Polymer Drum manufacturing units is 20,612 MTPA. The total installed capacity of their IBC manufacturing unit is 12,820 MTPA and the total installed capacity of MS Drums unit is 6,200 MTPA.

COMPETITIVE STRENGTHS

• Diverse customer base. Comprehensive product portfolio.
• Strategic location of their manufacturing units.
• Quality Standard Certifications & Quality Tests.
• Experienced Promoters and senior management team.

KEY STRATEGIES

• Continued focus on Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC) by expanding their existing facilities.
• Continued focus on Polymer Drums and Mild Steel (MS) drums.
• Explore organic growth opportunities to increase capacity and business.
• Exploit industry opportunities arising out of the current geo-political situation and government policies.

KEY CONCERNS

• Unsecured loans of ₹ 205.39 lakhs taken by the Company from lenders can be recalled at any time. Polymer including polypropylene and polyethylene is the primary raw material consumed by the Company. Polymer is a derivative of crude oil and any substantial increase in price of crude oil or decrease in the supply of polymer could materially adversely affect the Company’s business.
• Their Business has substantial working capital requirements. They require significant amount of working capital for purchasing key raw materials which they procured from domestic and international suppliers.
• The company has experienced negative net cash flow from operating activities in the past . The company face competition from various domestic manufacturers and traders.
• Any ban on polymer based packaging by the Government of India may affect the business.

COMPARISON WITH LISTED INDUSTRY PEERS (AS ON 31ST MARCH 2023)

FINANCIALS (RESTATED CONSOLIDATED)

OUTLOOK & VALUATION

Pyramid Technoplast is a well-established player in the plastic packaging industry with a proven track record of financial performance. The company has a strong brand presence and a wide customer base, and it is also expanding its operations. It has strategic locations for its manufacturing units. However, the company faces some risks, such as competition from new entrants, fluctuations in the price of raw materials, and changes in government policies. Additionally, the company has experienced negative cash flow in the past. Nevertheless, the IPO is fairly priced at a P/E of around 16.24x. Thus, after considering all these factors, high-risk investors may apply for this IPO.

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