HGS (India)

HGS (India) SME IPO

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NSE SMEOpens 30 October 2026Closes 3 November 2026

HGS (India) Limited manufactures geophysical instruments and components used in seismic surveys and geoscience applications. Established in 1986 (originally Geosource India Limited) through technical and financial…

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Price band
₹114 - ₹120
Issue size
₹34.56 Cr
Lot size
1,200 shares
Type
NSE SME
GMP
₹0 (0.0%)
Est. listing
₹120
Est. profit / app
—
Retail quota
35.00%)

Key ratios

As per RHP / filings
Face value
₹10
EPS
13.64
P/E ratio
8.8
RoNW
13.04%
ROE
13.35%
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Timeline

  1. IPO Opens

    30 Oct 2026

  2. IPO Closes

    3 Nov 2026

  3. Allotment

    4 Nov 2026

  4. Listing

    6 Nov 2026

IPO Timeline & Listing Details

EventDate
IPO Open Date30 October 2026
IPO Close Date3 November 2026
Allotment Date4 November 2026
Listing Date6 November 2026

Investment Categories

CategoryLotsAmount
Individual
2₹2,88,000
SHNI (Min)
3₹4,32,000
SHNI (Max)
6₹8,64,000
BHNIAbove ₹10,00,000
7₹10,08,000

IPO Reservation Details

CategoryReservation
QIB (Qualified Institutional Buyer)50.00%
NII (Non-Institutional Investor)15.00%
SHNI (Small Non-Institutional Investor)5.00%
BHNI (Big Non-Institutional Investor)10.00%
Retail35.00%)
Total100.00%

IPO Objectives

  • Funding capital expenditure towards replacement of plant and machinery for the existing manufacturing facility at Manesar, Gurugram (₹15.05 Crore / ₹1,504.53 Lakhs).
  • Funding capital expenditure towards backward integration for setting up an in-house gold plating facility (₹1.05 Crore / ₹105.00 Lakhs).
  • Funding capital expenditure towards infrastructural development of building on the 2nd Floor at the existing manufacturing facility at Manesar, Gurugram (₹3.26 Crore / ₹326.21 Lakhs).
  • Pursuing unidentified acquisitions (inorganic growth) and general corporate purposes.

Strengths

  • Long operating history and legacy brand, operating since 1986 (originally Geosource India) under the 'HG' brand, built on an original technical and financial collaboration with Geosource Inc., USA.
  • Wide product portfolio spanning geophones, geophone strings, seismic cables, connectors, seismographs, seismometers and accelerographs, catering to multiple end-user industries.
  • Established track record as a proven manufacturing partner in the seismic equipment segment, which prioritizes qualified suppliers, creating high entry barriers.
  • Strong quality assurance, with an ISO 9001:2015 certified Quality Management System (TUV SUD) and in-house first-article inspection and quality control.
  • Backward integration into in-house production of key components (extrusion, moulding, sensor assembly), improving control over cost and quality.
  • Established supply chain and long-term vendor relationships within India and globally.
  • Diversified global clientele of 146 domestic and international clients across 21 countries, and a debt-free balance sheet (debt-to-equity of 0.00).

Weaknesses

  • Volatile and cyclical demand, with revenue from operations declining from ₹49.08 Crore (FY25) to ₹45.16 Crore (FY26), reflecting dependence on the oil & gas and exploration capex cycle.
  • Low return ratios relative to its large net worth, with FY26 RoNW of 13.04% and RoE of 13.35% on a net worth of about ₹89 Crore, and a stagnant/declining equity base over the period.
  • End-market concentration in seismic and geoscience applications tied to oil & gas, mineral exploration and defence research, which are lumpy and project-driven.
  • Export and client concentration risk, serving international clients across 21 countries, exposing the Company to foreign-exchange, geopolitical and order-timing risks.
  • Single manufacturing location at Manesar, Haryana, creating concentration risk from any disruption at that site.
  • Capital-expenditure execution risk, with a large part of proceeds going to replacement plant and machinery and infrastructure that was not yet ordered as of the RHP date.
  • Portion of proceeds earmarked for unidentified acquisitions, which carries integration and deployment risk since no target has been identified.
  • No listed peers in India in a similar business, so there is no direct comparable for valuation benchmarking.
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Financial Performance

Period Ended30 Apr 202631 Mar 202631 Mar 202531 Mar 2024
Assets (₹ Cr.)111.9110.12104.04113.7
Revenue (₹ Cr.)3.7948.9153.4537.93
PAT (₹ Cr.)1.1111.6410.514
Net Worth (₹ Cr.)90.4189.2785.1695.04

Peer Comparison

CompanyP/B RatioP/E RatioRONW (%)Net Worth (₹ Cr.)
HGS (India) Limited1.158.813.04%89.27

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Company Details

  • HGS (India) Limited
  • Registered Office: Portion-2, First & Second Floor, A-259, Defence Colony, New Delhi - 110024, India
  • 011-46066604
  • cs@hgsindia.com
  • https://www.hgsindia.com

Registrar Details

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary business of HGS (India) Limited?
HGS (India) manufactures geophysical instruments and components for seismic surveys and geoscience applications under the 'HG' brand, including geophones, geophone strings, seismic cables, connectors, seismographs, seismometers and accelerographs. Its products are used in oil and gas exploration, mineral exploration, defence research, earthquake studies and infrastructure monitoring, and it exports to clients across 21 countries from its Manesar, Haryana facility.
When does the HGS (India) SME IPO open and close?
The IPO opens on Friday, October 30, 2026, and closes on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The Anchor Investor bidding date is Thursday, October 29, 2026.
What is the structure of the IPO?
The Offer is a book-built SME issue of 28,80,000 Equity Shares, comprising a Fresh Issue of 23,26,000 shares (about ₹27.91 Crore at the cap price) and an Offer for Sale of 5,54,000 shares (about ₹6.65 Crore) by various selling shareholders - a total of about ₹34.56 Crore, listing on NSE Emerge. The total includes a 1,45,200-share Market Maker reservation (Hem Securities), leaving a Net Offer of 27,34,800 shares.
What is the price band and minimum lot size?
The price band is ₹114 to ₹120 per share (face value ₹10). The minimum application is 2 lots of 1,200 shares each (2,400 shares), amounting to ₹2,88,000 at the upper price band, so the minimum ticket exceeds the ₹2 Lakh retail threshold.
How did the company perform financially in FY26?
On a restated consolidated basis for FY2025-26, HGS reported Total Income of ₹48.91 Crore and Profit After Tax of ₹11.64 Crore (PAT up about 11% over FY25 even as revenue eased about 8%), with RoNW of 13.04%, RoE of 13.35%, RoCE of 17.13%, a PAT margin of 25.77% and an EBITDA margin of 37.40%. The Company is effectively debt-free.
What are the objects of the Issue?
Net Proceeds from the fresh issue will fund replacement of plant and machinery at Manesar (₹15.05 Crore), backward integration via an in-house gold plating facility (₹1.05 Crore), infrastructural development of the 2nd floor at the Manesar facility (₹3.26 Crore), and pursuing unidentified acquisitions and general corporate purposes. The Company receives nothing from the Offer for Sale.

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  • SEBIRules for IPO allotment and disclosures in India
  • NSEExchange notices, bidding data, and listing updates
  • BSEExchange notices and IPO allotment check tools
  • RHP / Offer DocumentCheck the company RHP on NSE/BSE or the IPO detail page
  • KFin Technologies LimitedOfficial site to check allotment status for this IPO

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