Acme India Industries Limited IPO
Capital goods and engineering · DRHP 30 Sept 2025
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- 2026
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A New Delhi company that furnishes new railway coaches, refurbishes old ones, upgrades coach toilets and supplies coach components, mostly under Indian Railways tenders, is offering 54,07,200 new shares and 8,01,600 promoter shares on BSE SME, price not yet set. Revenue rose from ₹213.4 crore in FY24 to ₹263.7 crore in FY26 and profit from ₹19.2 crore to ₹24.4 crore.
Acme India Industries SME IPO: key figures
From the offer document; each figure is cited in the study below. Placings are among the 78 SME issues newboard has studied
Growth
- Revenue CAGR FY24 to FY26
- 11.2%higher than 22% of studied issues
- PAT CAGR FY24 to FY26
- 12.6%higher than 15% of studied issues
- EBITDA margin FY24 → FY26
- 13.9% → 15.1%higher than 47% of studied issues
Issue
- Fresh issue
- 54,07,200 shares, price not set
- Offer for sale
- 8,01,600 shares, price not set
- Promoter holding before → after
- 88.2% → 64.5%
Concentration
- Indian Railways
- 46.8% of FY26 revenue
- Related parties
- 37.1% of FY26 revenue
- Top ten suppliers
- 77.0% of FY26 purchases
Balance sheet
- Net debt / EBITDA
- 1.2×
- ROCE FY26
- 23.2%higher than 22% of studied issues
Worth reading
- Operating cash flow FY26
- −₹11.5 cr
- Other income, share of profit before tax FY26
- 12.6%
- Trade receivables March 2026
- ₹252.2 cr
- Bill and hold revenue FY25
- ₹104.0 cr
- Contingent liabilities
- ₹94.6 cr
- Cases against promoters
- no criminal cases; 13 tax cases, ₹18.3 cr
- Promoter share transfer
- 3,82,800 shares at ₹196, September 2026
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On this page (26 sections)
- Key figures
- The study
- At a glance
- The business, in plain words
- Where the money comes from
- The growth record
- What the growth is made of
- Earnings quality
- The balance sheet
- What the money is for
- Who is selling
- Promoters
- Who already owns it
- What changed just before the IPO
- Capacity and expansion
- Market size and industry structure
- Competitive position
- Peers the company named
- Valuation at the issue price
- Risks, in plain words
- Litigation and regulatory matters
- Related-party transactions
- What the offer document does not say
- Five questions for management
- Before the IPO
- Questions answered
Acme India Industries Limited: what the offer document says
Published 4 Oct 2026 · 5,456 words · read from the RHP
01At a glance
Acme India Industries IPO date, price band and lot size
What the company does: designs, makes and fits the interiors of railway passenger coaches (seats, berths, panels, toilets, flooring), refurbishes old coaches, upgrades coach toilets and supplies components, working mainly on tenders from Indian Railways (RHP p.126).
Who pays it: Indian Railways was 46.77% of FY26 revenue, against 91.54% in FY25 and 88.00% in FY24 (RHP p.27). In FY26 two entities that the prospectus lists as controlled by key management personnel or their relatives, Vibhata Solutions LLP and Vibgyor Innovations Pvt Ltd., bought ₹6,727.94 lakh and ₹3,064.45 lakh, together 37.1% of revenue (our arithmetic, RHP p.252, RHP p.254, RHP p.59).
Why it is raising money: ₹4,100.00 lakh to repay borrowings and ₹3,800.00 lakh for working capital, plus ₹627.30 lakh of machinery (RHP p.91).
How fast it has grown: revenue from ₹21,343.46 lakh in FY24 to ₹26,370.77 lakh in FY26, about 11.2% a year, and profit after tax from ₹1,920.73 lakh to ₹2,435.77 lakh, about 12.6% a year (our arithmetic, RHP p.59).
The one thing to understand: the business is paid slowly. Trade receivables were ₹25,218.46 lakh at March 2026, close to a full year's revenue, and operating cash flow was negative in two of the three years (RHP p.58, RHP p.60). FY25 revenue included ₹10,399.96 lakh booked under a bill and hold arrangement (RHP p.242).
02The business, in plain words
What Acme India Industries does
Acme India Industries took over a sole proprietorship, Acme India, that its promoter Suraj Pandey had run since 2012; the company itself was incorporated on December 22, 2021 (RHP p.126). Its work comes from railway tenders on the Indian Railways e-procurement portal (RHP p.127). It has fitted out 1,610 new coaches in 28 turnkey projects since 2017, refurbished or upgraded 1,888 coaches since 2018 and upgraded 10,948 coach toilets (RHP p.126, RHP p.127).
Indian Railways (or a supply customer) → coach interiors, refurbishment, toilet upgrades and components → bought in from suppliers or made at a factory in Sonipat, Haryana, and fitted at railway workshops → paid per coach against inspected work.
It makes some items itself, such as fibre reinforced plastic panels and toilet modules, and supplies others bought from third parties, including vacuum circuit breakers (RHP p.127, RHP p.134). Under turnkey and refurbishment contracts a contractor typically receives about 70% of the per-coach payment on supply of material and 30% on execution (RHP p.31). The company gives a performance bank guarantee of around 5% to 10% of each work order, secured by fixed deposits (RHP p.93). It had 43 employees on its own payroll and 235 on an outsourced payroll at June 30, 2026 (RHP p.142).
Earnings equation: Profit ≈ coaches or units delivered × contract price per unit − bought-in materials and stock − installation, site and labour cost − interest on working capital. The prospectus gives no revenue per coach and no volume by year, only cumulative totals.
03Where the money comes from
| Revenue, ₹ lakh | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnkey furnishing | 12,329.82 | 10,833.40 | 2,181.72 |
| Refurbishment, upgradation, conversion | 4,301.44 | 1,822.84 | 2,477.17 |
| Toilet upgradation | 1,066.36 | 3,940.34 | 5,798.86 |
| Supply, electrical and others | 3,162.84 | 3,238.51 | 14,006.81 |
| Other services | 210.66 | 1,164.42 | 1,850.24 |
| Total from contracts and services | 21,071.12 | 20,999.52 | 26,314.81 |
Source: RHP p.134, RHP p.242.
Acme India Industries customers: how concentrated the revenue is
The mix moved sharply in FY26: turnkey furnishing fell from 51.59% of revenue to 8.29%, and supply rose from 15.42% to 53.23% (RHP p.134). The prospectus gives no top-customer table. It gives Indian Railways' share: 88.00% in FY24, 91.54% in FY25 and 46.77% in FY26 (RHP p.27). Related-party sales to Vibhata Solutions LLP (₹6,727.94 lakh) and Vibgyor Innovations Pvt Ltd. (₹3,064.45 lakh) were 25.5% and 11.6% of FY26 revenue (our arithmetic, RHP p.252, RHP p.254, RHP p.59). Revenue is concentrated: one government buyer and two related entities account for about 84% of FY26 revenue on these figures (our arithmetic, RHP p.27, RHP p.254).
Revenue is also concentrated in time: October to March was 91.13% of FY26 sales, 76.25% of FY25 and 81.98% of FY24 (RHP p.30).
04The growth record
Acme India Industries financials: revenue, profit and margins
| ₹ lakh, restated | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 21,343.46 | 20,999.52 | 26,370.77 |
| EBITDA | 2,957.07 | 2,875.56 | 3,981.59 |
| EBITDA margin | 13.85% | 13.69% | 15.10% |
| Profit after tax | 1,920.73 | 1,645.68 | 2,435.77 |
| PAT margin | 9.00% | 7.84% | 9.24% |
| Operating cash flow | (609.37) | 2,397.28 | (1,150.16) |
Source: RHP p.106, RHP p.60.
Net worth was ₹3,562.80 lakh, ₹5,536.82 lakh and ₹10,354.71 lakh; return on net worth 53.91%, 29.72% and 23.52%; return on capital employed 30.08%, 24.03% and 23.20% (RHP p.106). Borrowings were ₹6,979.93 lakh, ₹8,116.87 lakh and ₹8,518.21 lakh at the three year ends (our arithmetic, RHP p.58), and debt to equity 1.96, 1.47 and 0.82 times (RHP p.257).
Our arithmetic: revenue grew about 11.2% a year from FY24 to FY26, EBITDA about 16.0% and profit about 12.6%; EBITDA margin rose 125 basis points and PAT margin 24 basis points (RHP p.106). FY25 revenue was 1.6% lower than FY24 (RHP p.271). Other income of ₹417.95 lakh was 12.6% of FY26 profit before tax of ₹3,322.05 lakh (our arithmetic, RHP p.59). Trade receivable days, on the standalone figures including unbilled revenue, were 263 in FY24, 294 in FY25 and 416 in FY26 (RHP p.93).
The FY25 and FY24 audited profits were restated: ₹1,579.75 lakh became ₹1,645.68 lakh and ₹1,888.22 lakh became ₹1,920.73 lakh, mainly through MSME interest, deferred tax and income tax adjustments (RHP p.211).
05What the growth is made of
Revenue rose from ₹21,343.46 lakh in FY24 to ₹26,370.77 lakh in FY26 (RHP p.59). The whole increase, and more, came from supply: supply revenue rose from ₹3,162.84 lakh to ₹14,006.81 lakh while turnkey furnishing fell from ₹12,329.82 lakh to ₹2,181.72 lakh (RHP p.134). In FY26 the related-party sales to Vibhata Solutions LLP and Vibgyor Innovations Pvt Ltd. came to ₹9,792.39 lakh, against ₹13.15 lakh of related-party sales to Vibgyor Innovations in FY25 (our arithmetic, RHP p.252, RHP p.254). The management discussion attributes the FY26 increase to supply, which it says rose 332.51% (RHP p.270).
The prospectus does not say which of the supply revenue went to which customer, and it does not give coaches, units or tonnes delivered in each year, so the increase cannot be split into volume and price. The order book at June 30, 2026 was ₹73,797.33 lakh, of which toilet upgradation was 46.92% and supply to private clients 31.04% (RHP p.128). The prospectus does not name the private clients.
06Earnings quality
| Indicator | What the document shows |
|---|---|
| Operating cash flow against profit | ₹637.75 lakh against ₹6,002.18 lakh over FY24 to FY26 (our arithmetic, RHP p.60, RHP p.59) |
| Receivable days | 263, 294 and 416, standalone (RHP p.93) |
| Unbilled revenue in receivables | ₹5,536.62 lakh at March 2025, ₹3,722.81 lakh at March 2026 (RHP p.239) |
| Bill and hold revenue | ₹10,399.96 lakh in FY25, nil in FY26 (RHP p.242) |
| Receivables over six months | ₹4,353.85 lakh at March 2026 (RHP p.39) |
| Other income as % of PBT | 12.6% in FY26 (our arithmetic, RHP p.59) |
| Related-party share of revenue | 37.1% in FY26 (our arithmetic, RHP p.254, RHP p.59) |
| Audit notes | audit trail not operated for all subsidiaries in FY26 (RHP p.182) |
Receivables are the item that needs explaining. At March 2026 they were ₹25,218.46 lakh against FY26 revenue of ₹26,370.77 lakh (RHP p.58, RHP p.59), and ₹7,938.97 lakh of them were due from one related party, Vibhata Solutions LLP (RHP p.254). The prospectus attributes the long collection cycle to sales skewed to the last quarter and to government payments released after inspection (RHP p.94).
The stock statements given to banks differed from the books: at March 31, 2025 the statement showed trade receivables of ₹8,484.21 lakh against ₹18,222.47 lakh in the books, a gap of ₹9,738.26 lakh the prospectus puts down to unbilled revenue (RHP p.208). Interest on statutory dues rose from ₹38.80 lakh in FY24 to ₹223.10 lakh in FY26 (RHP p.246).
07The balance sheet
At March 2026 borrowings were ₹8,518.21 lakh, of which ₹6,791.40 lakh secured and ₹1,726.81 lakh unsecured and repayable on demand (RHP p.256, RHP p.46, RHP p.44). Short-term borrowings included ₹903.67 lakh of loans from related parties (RHP p.230). Cash and bank balances were ₹3,579.22 lakh, but only ₹34.62 lakh was cash and bank balance; the rest was fixed deposits pledged as margin for loans, guarantees and letters of credit (RHP p.240, RHP p.241).
Trade payables were ₹16,276.83 lakh, including ₹5,191.42 lakh due to micro and small enterprises, on which ₹328.23 lakh of interest had accrued unpaid (RHP p.231, RHP p.232). Contingent liabilities were ₹9,463.66 lakh, of which ₹7,390.17 lakh bank guarantees and letters of credit (our arithmetic, RHP p.62); a risk factor gives ₹9,298.17 lakh for the same date (RHP p.35).
| ₹ lakh | As filed, March 2026 | After the stated repayment |
|---|---|---|
| Borrowings | 8,518.21 | 4,418.21 |
| Net worth | 10,354.71 | not computable without a price |
Our arithmetic: borrowings less the ₹4,100.00 lakh repayment object (RHP p.58, RHP p.91). Borrowings at June 30, 2026 were ₹7,332.84 lakh (RHP p.94). Net debt at March 2026, borrowings less all cash and bank balances, was ₹4,938.99 lakh, 1.2 times FY26 EBITDA (our arithmetic, RHP p.58, RHP p.106). The debt service coverage ratio was 0.89 times in FY26 against 1.93 in FY25 (RHP p.257).
08What the money is for
Acme India Industries IPO objects: what the money is for
| Object | ₹ lakh | When |
|---|---|---|
| Working capital | 3,800.00 | FY27 |
| Repayment of borrowings | 4,100.00 | FY27 |
| Plant and machinery | 627.30 | FY27 |
| General corporate purposes | not stated ([●]) | FY27 |
Source: RHP p.91, RHP p.92.
The working capital estimate assumes receivable days falling to 200 and payable days to 105 in FY27, from 416 and 371 in FY26 (RHP p.93). The machinery, including 3D printers, a press brake, a laser cutter and a vacuum forming machine, is based on quotations; no orders have been placed (RHP p.98). General corporate purposes are capped at 15% of gross proceeds or ₹10 crore, whichever is lower (RHP p.91). Brickwork Ratings India Private Limited is the monitoring agency (RHP p.102).
Into the business 54,07,200 new shares; the amount is not stated because the price is blank (RHP p.55). To selling shareholders 8,01,600 shares from Suraj Pandey; the amount is not stated (RHP p.55, RHP p.56).
Before the prospectus, in December 2025, the company placed 10,80,000 shares at ₹190 each for ₹2,052 lakh, and the offer was reduced accordingly (RHP p.56).
09Who is selling
Acme India Industries IPO offer for sale: who is selling
| Shareholder | Relationship | Shares before | Shares offered | % of holding offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suraj Pandey | Promoter | 1,57,69,200 | 8,01,600 | 5.1% |
Source: RHP p.56; the percentage is our arithmetic. The shares offered are 4.44% of the pre-offer capital (RHP p.79). The prospectus gives Suraj Pandey's weighted average cost of acquisition as ₹4.88 a share (RHP p.1).
10Promoters
The promoters are Suraj Pandey, the managing director, and Sadhvi Pandey, the whole-time director, who are husband and wife as the prospectus states (RHP p.176, RHP p.174). Suraj Pandey, 43, has about 24 years of work experience in turnkey furnishing and refurbishment of railway coaches, according to the prospectus (RHP p.164).
Both are directors of several group companies, including Acme India Equipment Manufactures Private Limited and Acme Mobility Solutions Private Limited, which transact with the company (RHP p.162, RHP p.251, RHP p.252). None of the directors has served on the board of a listed company (RHP p.47). The promoters have given personal guarantees for the bank facilities (RHP p.97). None of their shares is pledged (RHP p.85).
Promoter economics: Suraj Pandey's average cost is ₹4.88 a share and Sadhvi Pandey's ₹5.00 (RHP p.85). Their holdings came from subscription to the memorandum at ₹10 in December 2021, a loan conversion at ₹10 in December 2022 and a 1:1 bonus in September 2024 (RHP p.85). On September 19, 2026, five days before the prospectus, Suraj Pandey transferred 3,82,800 shares to Convivial Advisors LLP at ₹196 each (RHP p.85). The prospectus elsewhere states that no promoter bought or sold shares in the six months before filing (RHP p.86).
Remuneration: Suraj Pandey was paid ₹60.00 lakh in FY24, ₹195.00 lakh in FY25 and ₹240.00 lakh in FY26, and Sadhvi Pandey ₹12.00 lakh, ₹183.00 lakh and ₹240.00 lakh (RHP p.64, RHP p.65). Total director remuneration rose from ₹72.00 lakh in FY24 to ₹484.00 lakh in FY26 (RHP p.204). The company leases its registered office and corporate office floors from Suraj Pandey at ₹1,50,000 a month each (RHP p.143), and some company vehicles are registered in Suraj Pandey's name (RHP p.45).
11Who already owns it
Acme India Industries promoter holding before and after the IPO
| Holder | Shares before | % before | % after |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suraj Pandey | 1,57,69,200 | 87.29% | 63.77% |
| Sadhvi Pandey | 1,62,000 | 0.90% | 0.69% |
| Sanshi Fund-I | 5,25,600 | 2.91% | - |
| Convivial Advisors LLP | 3,82,800 | 2.12% | - |
| Rajneesh Datta | 1,91,000 | 1.06% | - |
Source: RHP p.84, RHP p.85. The promoters hold 88.19% before the offer and 64.46% after it, on 2,34,72,200 shares (RHP p.85, RHP p.56); a risk factor gives 66.10% after the offer (RHP p.49). The company has 35 shareholders (RHP p.88).
Entry prices: 1,20,000 shares at ₹90 in March 2024, 22,000 at ₹90 in April 2024, 1,87,000 at ₹165 in March 2025, 2,00,000 at ₹165 in June 2025 and 10,80,000 at ₹190 in December 2025 (RHP p.80). The December 2025 placement went to 14 subscribers led by Sanshi Fund-I with 5,25,600 shares (RHP p.82).
12What changed just before the IPO
- The company became a public company, with a fresh certificate dated July 29, 2024 (RHP p.2).
- A 1:1 bonus issue of 82,99,000 shares in September 2024 (RHP p.80).
- Private placements at ₹165 in March and June 2025 and at ₹190 in December 2025 (RHP p.80).
- The statutory auditor changed: S K Mishra & Gujarati resigned on March 5, 2024 and Khandelwal Jain & Co. was appointed on April 26, 2024 (RHP p.76).
- Promoter remuneration rose from ₹72.00 lakh in FY24 to ₹480.00 lakh in FY26 (our arithmetic, RHP p.64, RHP p.65).
- Carril Solutions Private Limited became a subsidiary in July 2023 and ceased to be one on November 11, 2024 (RHP p.67).
- Three subsidiaries were formed: two on March 14, 2024, in which Vinay Prakash Pandey holds the balance, and one on October 3, 2025, in which Vibgyor Innovations Private Limited holds 48.40% (RHP p.128, RHP p.157, RHP p.158, RHP p.159).
- Sales to Vibhata Solutions LLP began in FY26 at ₹6,727.94 lakh (RHP p.254).
- A new factory in Sonipat was leased from August 1, 2026 at ₹17,48,000 a month (RHP p.143).
- On review in FY24, personal assets of ₹1,824.72 lakh and liabilities of ₹3,543.61 lakh taken over with the proprietorship were transferred back to Suraj Pandey (RHP p.31, RHP p.32).
- Suraj Pandey transferred 3,82,800 shares at ₹196 on September 19, 2026 (RHP p.85).
13Capacity and expansion
| Product (FY26) | Installed, 24 hours | Produced, single shift | Utilisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRP toilets (nos) | 4,000 | 1,448 | 36% |
| Side walls (coach sets) | 1,500 | 480 | 32% |
| Ceilings (coach sets) | 1,200 | 480 | 40% |
| FRP toilet parts (coach sets) | 3,600 | 650 | 18% |
| Wash basins (nos) | 12,000 | 4,488 | 37% |
| Mirror frames (nos) | 12,000 | 4,488 | 37% |
Source: RHP p.139, certified by a chartered engineer. Installed capacity is stated on a 24-hour basis and output on a single shift (RHP p.139). The business chapter describes one factory of over 92,000 square feet in Sonipat (RHP p.127), while the management discussion describes two units of over 116,000 square feet (RHP p.267) and a risk factor mentions a recent relocation (RHP p.43). The ₹627.30 lakh of machinery is described as adding in-house capability and throughput; the prospectus does not state the capacity it adds in units (RHP p.98).
14Market size and industry structure
Acme India Industries industry: market size and growth
As claimed: an industry report by Dun & Bradstreet dated September 10, 2026, commissioned and paid for by the company (RHP p.49, RHP p.112), puts the addressable market at ₹3,908 crore a year for furnishing new coaches, ₹2,576 crore a year for refurbishment and ₹1,998 crore for the toilet upgradation programme under way (RHP p.117, RHP p.119). The chapter's first pages cover the world and Indian economies and size nothing in coach interiors (RHP p.112 to RHP p.114).
The part that is addressable: the same three work types for Indian Railways, which the company already serves across 16 railway zones (RHP p.126). The commissioned report multiplies coach counts by a cost per coach: about 8,684 new coaches a year at ₹45 lakh, and 8,588 coaches due for refurbishment a year at ₹30 lakh (RHP p.117); and 19,980 coaches at ₹10 lakh for toilets (RHP p.119). The 8,684 is higher than the 7,134 coaches it says were produced in 2024-25 (RHP p.115); it does not reconcile the two.
What the company is today: FY26 revenue of ₹26,370.77 lakh, or about ₹264 crore, of which ₹10,457.75 lakh came from the three coach work types (our arithmetic, RHP p.59, RHP p.134). Our arithmetic, against the commissioned report's figures: turnkey furnishing revenue of ₹2,181.72 lakh is about 0.56% of ₹3,908 crore, and refurbishment revenue of ₹2,477.17 lakh about 0.96% of ₹2,576 crore (RHP p.134, RHP p.117). Toilet revenue of ₹5,798.86 lakh equals 2.9% of the ₹1,998 crore programme, a total rather than a yearly figure (RHP p.134, RHP p.119). The largest FY26 line, supply of electrical and other items, 53.23% of revenue, sits outside the three sized markets (RHP p.134).
Size over time: the commissioned report gives no run of past market sizes. It gives the fleet instead: coach inventory grew at a CAGR of 7% from 2020-21 to 2024-25, to about 1,03,054 coaches, a trend it says is expected to continue (RHP p.115). Gross Budgetary Support for Railways rose from ₹1,122 billion in FY 2021 to ₹2,520 billion in FY 2025-26, lower than the year before (RHP p.120).
Segments: the commissioned report also sizes CCTV retrofits in coaches (VSS) at ₹6,183.24 crore, crew voice and video recorders in locomotives (CVVRS) at ₹1,289.66 crore, and the remaining toilet upgradation at ₹6,743.1 crore (RHP p.118, RHP p.119). The business chapter does not describe VSS or CVVRS as company work.
What drives demand: the commissioned report names an ageing fleet, with coaches lasting 25 to 30 years and refurbished every 10 to 12 years; programmes such as Mission Retrofitment; passenger expectations on comfort and hygiene; and new materials (RHP p.117). It cites plans for 17,000 non-AC coaches over five years and to upgrade 40,000 conventional coaches to Vande Bharat standards (RHP p.115).
Structure: the commissioned report says the segment is predominantly led by large, established companies (RHP p.124), with barriers in capital, technical expertise, approvals and certifications, and relationships with Indian Railways (RHP p.125). It names two other key players: Chennai Radha Engineering Works, which it says handles around two-thirds of ICF's coach production, and Hindustan Fibre Glass Works (RHP p.125). Work is won by competitive tender, usually on price once bidders pre-qualify (RHP p.28). Elsewhere the prospectus says the company faces organised and unorganised competitors without naming them (RHP p.45, RHP p.141).
Inputs and trade: the chapter does not discuss raw material prices, imports or exports for coach interiors.
Rules: the commissioned report says suppliers must meet Indian Railways' quality standards, including certifications such as IRIS, with standards set by the Research Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO) (RHP p.125). The company holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 15085 certificates (RHP p.127); the prospectus does not say it holds IRIS.
What the chapter says can go wrong: it lists few risks for the segment itself: the lower budgetary support for 2025-26 (RHP p.120) and limited skilled manpower at Indian Railways' own workshops (RHP p.119). The prospectus warns that D&B's assumptions may not be correct (RHP p.112), and says Indian Railways may reduce spending on coaches if government policy changes (RHP p.28).
15Competitive position
Acme India Industries competitors
The industry chapter names two key players in coach furnishing: Chennai Radha Engineering Works, which it says handles around two-thirds of the Integral Coach Factory's coach production, and Hindustan Fibre Glass Works, a supplier of composite components to the Indian Railways (RHP p.125). It gives no figures for either, so a comparison table cannot be built from the prospectus.
What it states about the company: the company holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 15085 certificates, is empanelled as a business associate of a Navratna public sector undertaking, and has tie-ups with suppliers in Russia, the USA, Belgium and South Korea, some of them exclusive (RHP p.127, RHP p.136, RHP p.137). Its logo and its tagline trademark applications are both at the "Objected" stage (RHP p.34, RHP p.35).
Ten suppliers provided 76.95% of FY26 purchases (RHP p.29).
16Peers the company named
Acme India Industries listed peers
Peers named in the offer document: none. The prospectus says no listed company in India is engaged in a business similar to the company's, so it gives no peer comparison (RHP p.105, RHP p.107).
17Valuation at the issue price
Acme India Industries IPO valuation and P/E
The prospectus leaves the price band, the offer price and the bid lot blank ([●]); the price band is to be advertised at least two working days before the issue opens (RHP p.72, RHP p.104). BSE's issue list could not be loaded when this study was written and no price is taken from any other source, so this section computes no market capitalisation, price to earnings, price to book or enterprise value. What can be stated without a price:
| Item | Figure |
|---|---|
| Shares before the issue | 1,80,65,000 |
| New shares in the fresh issue | 54,07,200 |
| Shares after the issue | 2,34,72,200 |
| FY26 EPS, as the prospectus computes it | ₹14.10 |
| FY26 profit per share on the enlarged count | ₹10.38 |
| NAV per share at March 2026, weighted shares | ₹59.94 |
Source: RHP p.56, RHP p.55, RHP p.104, RHP p.105; the enlarged-count figure is our arithmetic on FY26 profit of ₹2,435.77 lakh (RHP p.59). On the actual share count, net asset value was ₹57.32 a share (RHP p.256), and March 2026 net worth spread over the enlarged share count, before any issue proceeds, is ₹44.11 a share (our arithmetic, RHP p.58, RHP p.56).
The weighted average EPS over three years is ₹12.30 and the weighted average return on net worth 30.65% (RHP p.104, RHP p.105). The weighted average cost of acquisition of primary issues in the last 18 months is ₹190 a share (RHP p.107), and the latest secondary transfer by the promoter was at ₹196 (RHP p.85). The prospectus names no listed peers (RHP p.105).
18Risks, in plain words
Acme India Industries IPO risks
Customers: Indian Railways and two related entities made up most of FY26 revenue → a change in railway orders or in the related entities' purchases moves the whole company → Indian Railways 46.77%, related parties 37.1% (RHP p.27; our arithmetic, RHP p.254).
Collections: the company is paid long after it books revenue → cash has to be borrowed meanwhile → receivables of ₹25,218.46 lakh at March 2026, ₹4,353.85 lakh over six months old (RHP p.58, RHP p.39).
Seasonality: sales bunch in the second half → half-year figures swing → 91.13% of FY26 sales in October to March (RHP p.30).
Suppliers: ten suppliers provided most purchases → a failure in supply delays coaches → 76.95% of FY26 purchases (RHP p.29).
Financial: debt is short term and much of it on demand → the objects use ₹4,100.00 lakh to repay it → unsecured loans recallable at any time were ₹1,726.81 lakh (RHP p.44, RHP p.91).
Compliance: the prospectus lists late GST, provident fund and ESIC payments and late Registrar of Companies filings → interest and penalties follow → interest on statutory dues of ₹223.10 lakh in FY26 (RHP p.40, RHP p.41, RHP p.32, RHP p.246).
Promoter tax: tax demands on the promoter's former proprietorship remain open → the company took over that business → 13 cases involving ₹1,825.89 lakh against the promoters and directors (RHP p.289).
Issue-specific: the general corporate purposes amount and the issue expenses are blank (RHP p.91, RHP p.99).
19Litigation and regulatory matters
Cases against Acme India Industries and its promoters
| Matter | Party | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheque dishonour, Schneider Electric Infrastructure | Company | ₹175.00 lakh | pending, hearing October 16, 2026 (RHP p.277) |
| Cheque dishonour, Makwelld LLP | Company | ₹8.58 lakh | pending, hearing October 31, 2026 (RHP p.277) |
| Software copyright suit, Siemens Industry Software | Company, both promoters | ₹150.00 lakh claimed | pending (RHP p.277, RHP p.278) |
| Income tax, AY 2022-23 | Company | ₹795.64 lakh demand | appeal pending (RHP p.283) |
| Income tax, AY 2024-25 | Company | ₹645.48 lakh demand | appeal pending (RHP p.283) |
| Income tax, AY 2023-24 | Company | ₹267.98 lakh demand | appeal at ITAT (RHP p.282) |
| Tax, promoters and directors | Promoters | ₹1,825.89 lakh, 13 cases | various (RHP p.289) |
The two cheque cases are the criminal proceedings against the company; the company says the Schneider cheques were security and disputes the equipment's warranty performance (RHP p.277). There are no criminal proceedings against the promoters or directors (RHP p.284). The AY 2022-23 demand arises from the tax officer adding the ₹811.20 lakh of share capital issued to take over the proprietorship to income (RHP p.248).
The proprietorship also has show cause notices of ₹1,118.78 lakh and ₹8.63 lakh (RHP p.289). The company has itself filed writ petitions against Indian Railways over contract terminations and over warranty claims, in which it says one Vande Bharat rake set worth about ₹4.01 crore drew cumulative warranty bookings of about ₹68.13 crore (RHP p.281).
21What the offer document does not say
The price band, the bid lot, the general corporate purposes amount and the issue expenses are blank. The share of revenue from the largest, top five and top ten customers is not disclosed. What Vibhata Solutions LLP does, and what it bought, is not described in the pages read, and the private clients in the order book are not named. Coaches or units delivered each year, and revenue or margin per coach, are not disclosed. The prospectus does not explain why the promoter's September 2026 share transfer sits beside a statement that no promoter dealt in shares in the six months before filing.
22Five questions for management
- Who are Vibhata Solutions LLP's owners and customers, what did it purchase for ₹6,727.94 lakh in FY26, and how much of the ₹7,938.97 lakh it owed at March 2026 has since been collected?
- How much of the ₹10,399.96 lakh of FY25 bill and hold revenue had been delivered and paid for by March 2026?
- What share of FY26 revenue came from the largest, top five and top ten customers?
- How many coaches were furnished, refurbished and fitted with upgraded toilets in each of FY24, FY25 and FY26?
- What collection record supports the FY27 assumption of 200 receivable days against 416 in FY26?
1Sources and cited facts
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- 1At a glanceWhat the company does: designs, makes and fits the interiors of railway passenger coaches (seats, berths, panels, toilets, flooring), refurbishes old coaches, upgrades coach toilets and supplies components, working mainly on tenders from Indian Railways (RHP p.126).p.126
“What the company does: designs, makes and fits the interiors of railway passenger coaches (seats, berths, panels, toilets, flooring), refurbishes old coaches, upgrades coach toilets and supplies components, working mainly on tenders from Indian Railways (RHP p.126).”
- 2At a glanceWho pays it: Indian Railways was 46.77% of FY26 revenue, against 91.54% in FY25 and 88.00% in FY24 (RHP p.27).p.27
“Who pays it: Indian Railways was 46.77% of FY26 revenue, against 91.54% in FY25 and 88.00% in FY24 (RHP p.27).”
- 3At a glanceWhy it is raising money: ₹4,100.00 lakh to repay borrowings and ₹3,800.00 lakh for working capital, plus ₹627.30 lakh of machinery (RHP p.91).p.91
“Why it is raising money: ₹4,100.00 lakh to repay borrowings and ₹3,800.00 lakh for working capital, plus ₹627.30 lakh of machinery (RHP p.91).”
- 4At a glanceFY25 revenue included ₹10,399.96 lakh booked under a bill and hold arrangement (RHP p.242).p.242
“FY25 revenue included ₹10,399.96 lakh booked under a bill and hold arrangement (RHP p.242).”
- 5The business, in plain wordsAcme India Industries took over a sole proprietorship, Acme India, that its promoter Suraj Pandey had run since 2012; the company itself was incorporated on December 22, 2021 (RHP p.126).p.126
“Acme India Industries took over a sole proprietorship, Acme India, that its promoter Suraj Pandey had run since 2012; the company itself was incorporated on December 22, 2021 (RHP p.126).”
- 6The business, in plain wordsIts work comes from railway tenders on the Indian Railways e-procurement portal (RHP p.127).p.127
“Its work comes from railway tenders on the Indian Railways e-procurement portal (RHP p.127).”
- 7The business, in plain wordsUnder turnkey and refurbishment contracts a contractor typically receives about 70% of the per-coach payment on supply of material and 30% on execution (RHP p.31).p.31
“Under turnkey and refurbishment contracts a contractor typically receives about 70% of the per-coach payment on supply of material and 30% on execution (RHP p.31).”
- 8The business, in plain wordsThe company gives a performance bank guarantee of around 5% to 10% of each work order, secured by fixed deposits (RHP p.93).p.93
“The company gives a performance bank guarantee of around 5% to 10% of each work order, secured by fixed deposits (RHP p.93).”
- 9The business, in plain wordsIt had 43 employees on its own payroll and 235 on an outsourced payroll at June 30, 2026 (RHP p.142).p.142
“It had 43 employees on its own payroll and 235 on an outsourced payroll at June 30, 2026 (RHP p.142).”
- 10Where the money comes fromThe mix moved sharply in FY26: turnkey furnishing fell from 51.59% of revenue to 8.29%, and supply rose from 15.42% to 53.23% (RHP p.134).p.134
“The mix moved sharply in FY26: turnkey furnishing fell from 51.59% of revenue to 8.29%, and supply rose from 15.42% to 53.23% (RHP p.134).”
- 11Where the money comes fromIt gives Indian Railways' share: 88.00% in FY24, 91.54% in FY25 and 46.77% in FY26 (RHP p.27).p.27
“It gives Indian Railways' share: 88.00% in FY24, 91.54% in FY25 and 46.77% in FY26 (RHP p.27).”
- 12Where the money comes fromRevenue is also concentrated in time: October to March was 91.13% of FY26 sales, 76.25% of FY25 and 81.98% of FY24 (RHP p.30).p.30
“Revenue is also concentrated in time: October to March was 91.13% of FY26 sales, 76.25% of FY25 and 81.98% of FY24 (RHP p.30).”
- 13The growth recordNet worth was ₹3,562.80 lakh, ₹5,536.82 lakh and ₹10,354.71 lakh; return on net worth 53.91%, 29.72% and 23.52%; return on capital employed 30.08%, 24.03% and 23.20% (RHP p.106).p.106
“Net worth was ₹3,562.80 lakh, ₹5,536.82 lakh and ₹10,354.71 lakh; return on net worth 53.91%, 29.72% and 23.52%; return on capital employed 30.08%, 24.03% and 23.20% (RHP p.106).”
- 14The growth recordBorrowings were ₹6,979.93 lakh, ₹8,116.87 lakh and ₹8,518.21 lakh at the three year ends (our arithmetic, RHP p.58), and debt to equity 1.96, 1.47 and 0.82 times (RHP p.257).p.257
“Borrowings were ₹6,979.93 lakh, ₹8,116.87 lakh and ₹8,518.21 lakh at the three year ends (our arithmetic, RHP p.58), and debt to equity 1.96, 1.47 and 0.82 times (RHP p.257).”
- 15The growth recordOur arithmetic: revenue grew about 11.2% a year from FY24 to FY26, EBITDA about 16.0% and profit about 12.6%; EBITDA margin rose 125 basis points and PAT margin 24 basis points (RHP p.106).p.106
“Our arithmetic: revenue grew about 11.2% a year from FY24 to FY26, EBITDA about 16.0% and profit about 12.6%; EBITDA margin rose 125 basis points and PAT margin 24 basis points (RHP p.106).”
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“FY25 revenue was 1.6% lower than FY24 (RHP p.271).”
- 17The growth recordTrade receivable days, on the standalone figures including unbilled revenue, were 263 in FY24, 294 in FY25 and 416 in FY26 (RHP p.93).p.93
“Trade receivable days, on the standalone figures including unbilled revenue, were 263 in FY24, 294 in FY25 and 416 in FY26 (RHP p.93).”
- 18The growth recordThe FY25 and FY24 audited profits were restated: ₹1,579.75 lakh became ₹1,645.68 lakh and ₹1,888.22 lakh became ₹1,920.73 lakh, mainly through MSME interest, deferred tax and income tax adjustments (RHP p.211).p.211
“The FY25 and FY24 audited profits were restated: ₹1,579.75 lakh became ₹1,645.68 lakh and ₹1,888.22 lakh became ₹1,920.73 lakh, mainly through MSME interest, deferred tax and income tax adjustments (RHP p.211).”
- 19What the growth is made ofRevenue rose from ₹21,343.46 lakh in FY24 to ₹26,370.77 lakh in FY26 (RHP p.59).p.59
“Revenue rose from ₹21,343.46 lakh in FY24 to ₹26,370.77 lakh in FY26 (RHP p.59).”
- 20What the growth is made ofThe whole increase, and more, came from supply: supply revenue rose from ₹3,162.84 lakh to ₹14,006.81 lakh while turnkey furnishing fell from ₹12,329.82 lakh to ₹2,181.72 lakh (RHP p.134).p.134
“The whole increase, and more, came from supply: supply revenue rose from ₹3,162.84 lakh to ₹14,006.81 lakh while turnkey furnishing fell from ₹12,329.82 lakh to ₹2,181.72 lakh (RHP p.134).”
- 21What the growth is made ofThe management discussion attributes the FY26 increase to supply, which it says rose 332.51% (RHP p.270).p.270
“The management discussion attributes the FY26 increase to supply, which it says rose 332.51% (RHP p.270).”
- 22What the growth is made ofThe order book at June 30, 2026 was ₹73,797.33 lakh, of which toilet upgradation was 46.92% and supply to private clients 31.04% (RHP p.128).p.128
“The order book at June 30, 2026 was ₹73,797.33 lakh, of which toilet upgradation was 46.92% and supply to private clients 31.04% (RHP p.128).”
- 23
“Receivable days | 263, 294 and 416, standalone (RHP p.93)”
- 24Earnings qualityUnbilled revenue in receivables | ₹5,536.62 lakh at March 2025, ₹3,722.81 lakh at March 2026 (RHP p.239)p.239
“Unbilled revenue in receivables | ₹5,536.62 lakh at March 2025, ₹3,722.81 lakh at March 2026 (RHP p.239)”
- 25
“Bill and hold revenue | ₹10,399.96 lakh in FY25, nil in FY26 (RHP p.242)”
- 26
“Receivables over six months | ₹4,353.85 lakh at March 2026 (RHP p.39)”
- 27Earnings qualityAudit notes | audit trail not operated for all subsidiaries in FY26 (RHP p.182)p.182
“Audit notes | audit trail not operated for all subsidiaries in FY26 (RHP p.182)”
- 28Earnings qualityAt March 2026 they were ₹25,218.46 lakh against FY26 revenue of ₹26,370.77 lakh (RHP p.58, RHP p.59), and ₹7,938.97 lakh of them were due from one related party, Vibhata Solutions LLP (RHP p.254).p.254
“At March 2026 they were ₹25,218.46 lakh against FY26 revenue of ₹26,370.77 lakh (RHP p.58, RHP p.59), and ₹7,938.97 lakh of them were due from one related party, Vibhata Solutions LLP (RHP p.254).”
- 29Earnings qualityThe prospectus attributes the long collection cycle to sales skewed to the last quarter and to government payments released after inspection (RHP p.94).p.94
“The prospectus attributes the long collection cycle to sales skewed to the last quarter and to government payments released after inspection (RHP p.94).”
- 30Earnings qualityThe stock statements given to banks differed from the books: at March 31, 2025 the statement showed trade receivables of ₹8,484.21 lakh against ₹18,222.47 lakh in the books, a gap of ₹9,738.26 lakh the prospectus puts down to unbilled revenue (RHP p.208).p.208
“The stock statements given to banks differed from the books: at March 31, 2025 the statement showed trade receivables of ₹8,484.21 lakh against ₹18,222.47 lakh in the books, a gap of ₹9,738.26 lakh the prospectus puts down to unbilled revenue (RHP p.208).”
- 31Earnings qualityInterest on statutory dues rose from ₹38.80 lakh in FY24 to ₹223.10 lakh in FY26 (RHP p.246).p.246
“Interest on statutory dues rose from ₹38.80 lakh in FY24 to ₹223.10 lakh in FY26 (RHP p.246).”
- 32The balance sheetShort-term borrowings included ₹903.67 lakh of loans from related parties (RHP p.230).p.230
“Short-term borrowings included ₹903.67 lakh of loans from related parties (RHP p.230).”
- 33The balance sheetContingent liabilities were ₹9,463.66 lakh, of which ₹7,390.17 lakh bank guarantees and letters of credit (our arithmetic, RHP p.62); a risk factor gives ₹9,298.17 lakh for the same date (RHP p.35).p.35
“Contingent liabilities were ₹9,463.66 lakh, of which ₹7,390.17 lakh bank guarantees and letters of credit (our arithmetic, RHP p.62); a risk factor gives ₹9,298.17 lakh for the same date (RHP p.35).”
- 34
“Borrowings at June 30, 2026 were ₹7,332.84 lakh (RHP p.94).”
- 35The balance sheetThe debt service coverage ratio was 0.89 times in FY26 against 1.93 in FY25 (RHP p.257).p.257
“The debt service coverage ratio was 0.89 times in FY26 against 1.93 in FY25 (RHP p.257).”
- 36What the money is forThe working capital estimate assumes receivable days falling to 200 and payable days to 105 in FY27, from 416 and 371 in FY26 (RHP p.93).p.93
“The working capital estimate assumes receivable days falling to 200 and payable days to 105 in FY27, from 416 and 371 in FY26 (RHP p.93).”
- 37What the money is forThe machinery, including 3D printers, a press brake, a laser cutter and a vacuum forming machine, is based on quotations; no orders have been placed (RHP p.98).p.98
“The machinery, including 3D printers, a press brake, a laser cutter and a vacuum forming machine, is based on quotations; no orders have been placed (RHP p.98).”
- 38What the money is forGeneral corporate purposes are capped at 15% of gross proceeds or ₹10 crore, whichever is lower (RHP p.91).p.91
“General corporate purposes are capped at 15% of gross proceeds or ₹10 crore, whichever is lower (RHP p.91).”
- 39What the money is forBrickwork Ratings India Private Limited is the monitoring agency (RHP p.102).p.102
“Brickwork Ratings India Private Limited is the monitoring agency (RHP p.102).”
- 40What the money is for> Into the business 54,07,200 new shares; the amount is not stated because the price is blank (RHP p.55).p.55
“> Into the business 54,07,200 new shares; the amount is not stated because the price is blank (RHP p.55).”
- 41What the money is forBefore the prospectus, in December 2025, the company placed 10,80,000 shares at ₹190 each for ₹2,052 lakh, and the offer was reduced accordingly (RHP p.56).p.56
“Before the prospectus, in December 2025, the company placed 10,80,000 shares at ₹190 each for ₹2,052 lakh, and the offer was reduced accordingly (RHP p.56).”
- 42
“The shares offered are 4.44% of the pre-offer capital (RHP p.79).”
- 43Who is sellingThe prospectus gives Suraj Pandey's weighted average cost of acquisition as ₹4.88 a share (RHP p.1).p.1
“The prospectus gives Suraj Pandey's weighted average cost of acquisition as ₹4.88 a share (RHP p.1).”
- 44PromotersSuraj Pandey, 43, has about 24 years of work experience in turnkey furnishing and refurbishment of railway coaches, according to the prospectus (RHP p.164).p.164
“Suraj Pandey, 43, has about 24 years of work experience in turnkey furnishing and refurbishment of railway coaches, according to the prospectus (RHP p.164).”
- 45
“None of the directors has served on the board of a listed company (RHP p.47).”
- 46
“The promoters have given personal guarantees for the bank facilities (RHP p.97).”
- 47
“None of their shares is pledged (RHP p.85).”
- 48PromotersPromoter economics: Suraj Pandey's average cost is ₹4.88 a share and Sadhvi Pandey's ₹5.00 (RHP p.85).p.85
“Promoter economics: Suraj Pandey's average cost is ₹4.88 a share and Sadhvi Pandey's ₹5.00 (RHP p.85).”
- 49PromotersTheir holdings came from subscription to the memorandum at ₹10 in December 2021, a loan conversion at ₹10 in December 2022 and a 1:1 bonus in September 2024 (RHP p.85).p.85
“Their holdings came from subscription to the memorandum at ₹10 in December 2021, a loan conversion at ₹10 in December 2022 and a 1:1 bonus in September 2024 (RHP p.85).”
- 50PromotersOn September 19, 2026, five days before the prospectus, Suraj Pandey transferred 3,82,800 shares to Convivial Advisors LLP at ₹196 each (RHP p.85).p.85
“On September 19, 2026, five days before the prospectus, Suraj Pandey transferred 3,82,800 shares to Convivial Advisors LLP at ₹196 each (RHP p.85).”
- 51PromotersThe prospectus elsewhere states that no promoter bought or sold shares in the six months before filing (RHP p.86).p.86
“The prospectus elsewhere states that no promoter bought or sold shares in the six months before filing (RHP p.86).”
- 52PromotersTotal director remuneration rose from ₹72.00 lakh in FY24 to ₹484.00 lakh in FY26 (RHP p.204).p.204
“Total director remuneration rose from ₹72.00 lakh in FY24 to ₹484.00 lakh in FY26 (RHP p.204).”
- 53PromotersThe company leases its registered office and corporate office floors from Suraj Pandey at ₹1,50,000 a month each (RHP p.143), and some company vehicles are registered in Suraj Pandey's name (RHP p.45).p.143
“The company leases its registered office and corporate office floors from Suraj Pandey at ₹1,50,000 a month each (RHP p.143), and some company vehicles are registered in Suraj Pandey's name (RHP p.45).”
- 54Who already owns itThe promoters hold 88.19% before the offer and 64.46% after it, on 2,34,72,200 shares (RHP p.85, RHP p.56); a risk factor gives 66.10% after the offer (RHP p.49).p.49
“The promoters hold 88.19% before the offer and 64.46% after it, on 2,34,72,200 shares (RHP p.85, RHP p.56); a risk factor gives 66.10% after the offer (RHP p.49).”
- 55
“The company has 35 shareholders (RHP p.88).”
- 56Who already owns itEntry prices: 1,20,000 shares at ₹90 in March 2024, 22,000 at ₹90 in April 2024, 1,87,000 at ₹165 in March 2025, 2,00,000 at ₹165 in June 2025 and 10,80,000 at ₹190 in December 2025 (RHP p.80).p.80
“Entry prices: 1,20,000 shares at ₹90 in March 2024, 22,000 at ₹90 in April 2024, 1,87,000 at ₹165 in March 2025, 2,00,000 at ₹165 in June 2025 and 10,80,000 at ₹190 in December 2025 (RHP p.80).”
- 57Who already owns itThe December 2025 placement went to 14 subscribers led by Sanshi Fund-I with 5,25,600 shares (RHP p.82).p.82
“The December 2025 placement went to 14 subscribers led by Sanshi Fund-I with 5,25,600 shares (RHP p.82).”
- 58What changed just before the IPOThe company became a public company, with a fresh certificate dated July 29, 2024 (RHP p.2).p.2
“The company became a public company, with a fresh certificate dated July 29, 2024 (RHP p.2).”
- 59What changed just before the IPOA 1:1 bonus issue of 82,99,000 shares in September 2024 (RHP p.80).p.80
“A 1:1 bonus issue of 82,99,000 shares in September 2024 (RHP p.80).”
- 60What changed just before the IPOPrivate placements at ₹165 in March and June 2025 and at ₹190 in December 2025 (RHP p.80).p.80
“Private placements at ₹165 in March and June 2025 and at ₹190 in December 2025 (RHP p.80).”
- 61
“was appointed on April 26, 2024 (RHP p.76).”
- 62What changed just before the IPOCarril Solutions Private Limited became a subsidiary in July 2023 and ceased to be one on November 11, 2024 (RHP p.67).p.67
“Carril Solutions Private Limited became a subsidiary in July 2023 and ceased to be one on November 11, 2024 (RHP p.67).”
- 63What changed just before the IPOSales to Vibhata Solutions LLP began in FY26 at ₹6,727.94 lakh (RHP p.254).p.254
“Sales to Vibhata Solutions LLP began in FY26 at ₹6,727.94 lakh (RHP p.254).”
- 64What changed just before the IPOA new factory in Sonipat was leased from August 1, 2026 at ₹17,48,000 a month (RHP p.143).p.143
“A new factory in Sonipat was leased from August 1, 2026 at ₹17,48,000 a month (RHP p.143).”
- 65What changed just before the IPOSuraj Pandey transferred 3,82,800 shares at ₹196 on September 19, 2026 (RHP p.85).p.85
“Suraj Pandey transferred 3,82,800 shares at ₹196 on September 19, 2026 (RHP p.85).”
- 66Capacity and expansionInstalled capacity is stated on a 24-hour basis and output on a single shift (RHP p.139).p.139
“Installed capacity is stated on a 24-hour basis and output on a single shift (RHP p.139).”
- 67Capacity and expansionThe business chapter describes one factory of over 92,000 square feet in Sonipat (RHP p.127), while the management discussion describes two units of over 116,000 square feet (RHP p.267) and a risk factor mentions a recent relocation (RHP p.43).p.127
“The business chapter describes one factory of over 92,000 square feet in Sonipat (RHP p.127), while the management discussion describes two units of over 116,000 square feet (RHP p.267) and a risk factor mentions a recent relocation (RHP p.43).”
- 68Capacity and expansionThe ₹627.30 lakh of machinery is described as adding in-house capability and throughput; the prospectus does not state the capacity it adds in units (RHP p.98).p.98
“The ₹627.30 lakh of machinery is described as adding in-house capability and throughput; the prospectus does not state the capacity it adds in units (RHP p.98).”
- 69Market size and industry structureThe part that is addressable: the same three work types for Indian Railways, which the company already serves across 16 railway zones (RHP p.126).p.126
“The part that is addressable: the same three work types for Indian Railways, which the company already serves across 16 railway zones (RHP p.126).”
- 70Market size and industry structureThe commissioned report multiplies coach counts by a cost per coach: about 8,684 new coaches a year at ₹45 lakh, and 8,588 coaches due for refurbishment a year at ₹30 lakh (RHP p.117); and 19,980 coaches at ₹10 lakh for toilets (RHP p.119).p.117
“The commissioned report multiplies coach counts by a cost per coach: about 8,684 new coaches a year at ₹45 lakh, and 8,588 coaches due for refurbishment a year at ₹30 lakh (RHP p.117); and 19,980 coaches at ₹10 lakh for toilets (RHP p.119).”
- 71Market size and industry structureThe 8,684 is higher than the 7,134 coaches it says were produced in 2024-25 (RHP p.115); it does not reconcile the two.p.115
“The 8,684 is higher than the 7,134 coaches it says were produced in 2024-25 (RHP p.115); it does not reconcile the two.”
- 72Market size and industry structureThe largest FY26 line, supply of electrical and other items, 53.23% of revenue, sits outside the three sized markets (RHP p.134).p.134
“The largest FY26 line, supply of electrical and other items, 53.23% of revenue, sits outside the three sized markets (RHP p.134).”
- 73Market size and industry structureIt gives the fleet instead: coach inventory grew at a CAGR of 7% from 2020-21 to 2024-25, to about 1,03,054 coaches, a trend it says is expected to continue (RHP p.115).p.115
“It gives the fleet instead: coach inventory grew at a CAGR of 7% from 2020-21 to 2024-25, to about 1,03,054 coaches, a trend it says is expected to continue (RHP p.115).”
- 74Market size and industry structureGross Budgetary Support for Railways rose from ₹1,122 billion in FY 2021 to ₹2,520 billion in FY 2025-26, lower than the year before (RHP p.120).p.120
“Gross Budgetary Support for Railways rose from ₹1,122 billion in FY 2021 to ₹2,520 billion in FY 2025-26, lower than the year before (RHP p.120).”
- 75Market size and industry structureWhat drives demand: the commissioned report names an ageing fleet, with coaches lasting 25 to 30 years and refurbished every 10 to 12 years; programmes such as Mission Retrofitment; passenger expectations on comfort and hygiene; and new materials (RHP p.117).p.117
“What drives demand: the commissioned report names an ageing fleet, with coaches lasting 25 to 30 years and refurbished every 10 to 12 years; programmes such as Mission Retrofitment; passenger expectations on comfort and hygiene; and new materials (RHP p.117).”
- 76Market size and industry structureIt cites plans for 17,000 non-AC coaches over five years and to upgrade 40,000 conventional coaches to Vande Bharat standards (RHP p.115).p.115
“It cites plans for 17,000 non-AC coaches over five years and to upgrade 40,000 conventional coaches to Vande Bharat standards (RHP p.115).”
- 77Market size and industry structureStructure: the commissioned report says the segment is predominantly led by large, established companies (RHP p.124), with barriers in capital, technical expertise, approvals and certifications, and relationships with Indian Railways (RHP p.125).p.124
“Structure: the commissioned report says the segment is predominantly led by large, established companies (RHP p.124), with barriers in capital, technical expertise, approvals and certifications, and relationships with Indian Railways (RHP p.125).”
- 78Market size and industry structureIt names two other key players: Chennai Radha Engineering Works, which it says handles around two-thirds of ICF's coach production, and Hindustan Fibre Glass Works (RHP p.125).p.125
“It names two other key players: Chennai Radha Engineering Works, which it says handles around two-thirds of ICF's coach production, and Hindustan Fibre Glass Works (RHP p.125).”
- 79Market size and industry structureWork is won by competitive tender, usually on price once bidders pre-qualify (RHP p.28).p.28
“Work is won by competitive tender, usually on price once bidders pre-qualify (RHP p.28).”
- 80Market size and industry structureRules: the commissioned report says suppliers must meet Indian Railways' quality standards, including certifications such as IRIS, with standards set by the Research Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO) (RHP p.125).p.125
“Rules: the commissioned report says suppliers must meet Indian Railways' quality standards, including certifications such as IRIS, with standards set by the Research Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO) (RHP p.125).”
- 81Market size and industry structureThe company holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 15085 certificates (RHP p.127); the prospectus does not say it holds IRIS.p.127
“The company holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 15085 certificates (RHP p.127); the prospectus does not say it holds IRIS.”
- 82Market size and industry structureWhat the chapter says can go wrong: it lists few risks for the segment itself: the lower budgetary support for 2025-26 (RHP p.120) and limited skilled manpower at Indian Railways' own workshops (RHP p.119).p.120
“What the chapter says can go wrong: it lists few risks for the segment itself: the lower budgetary support for 2025-26 (RHP p.120) and limited skilled manpower at Indian Railways' own workshops (RHP p.119).”
- 83Market size and industry structureThe prospectus warns that D&B's assumptions may not be correct (RHP p.112), and says Indian Railways may reduce spending on coaches if government policy changes (RHP p.28).p.112
“The prospectus warns that D&B's assumptions may not be correct (RHP p.112), and says Indian Railways may reduce spending on coaches if government policy changes (RHP p.28).”
- 84Competitive positionThe industry chapter names two key players in coach furnishing: Chennai Radha Engineering Works, which it says handles around two-thirds of the Integral Coach Factory's coach production, and Hindustan Fibre Glass Works, a supplier of composite components to the Indian Railways (RHP p.125).p.125
“The industry chapter names two key players in coach furnishing: Chennai Radha Engineering Works, which it says handles around two-thirds of the Integral Coach Factory's coach production, and Hindustan Fibre Glass Works, a supplier of composite components to the Indian Railways (RHP p.125).”
- 85
“Ten suppliers provided 76.95% of FY26 purchases (RHP p.29).”
- 86Valuation at the issue priceSource: RHP p.56, RHP p.55, RHP p.104, RHP p.105; the enlarged-count figure is our arithmetic on FY26 profit of ₹2,435.77 lakh (RHP p.59).p.59
“Source: RHP p.56, RHP p.55, RHP p.104, RHP p.105; the enlarged-count figure is our arithmetic on FY26 profit of ₹2,435.77 lakh (RHP p.59).”
- 87Valuation at the issue priceOn the actual share count, net asset value was ₹57.32 a share (RHP p.256), and March 2026 net worth spread over the enlarged share count, before any issue proceeds, is ₹44.11 a share (our arithmetic, RHP p.58, RHP p.56).p.256
“On the actual share count, net asset value was ₹57.32 a share (RHP p.256), and March 2026 net worth spread over the enlarged share count, before any issue proceeds, is ₹44.11 a share (our arithmetic, RHP p.58, RHP p.56).”
- 88Valuation at the issue priceThe weighted average cost of acquisition of primary issues in the last 18 months is ₹190 a share (RHP p.107), and the latest secondary transfer by the promoter was at ₹196 (RHP p.85).p.107
“The weighted average cost of acquisition of primary issues in the last 18 months is ₹190 a share (RHP p.107), and the latest secondary transfer by the promoter was at ₹196 (RHP p.85).”
- 89
“The prospectus names no listed peers (RHP p.105).”
- 90Risks, in plain wordsSeasonality: sales bunch in the second half → half-year figures swing → 91.13% of FY26 sales in October to March (RHP p.30).p.30
“Seasonality: sales bunch in the second half → half-year figures swing → 91.13% of FY26 sales in October to March (RHP p.30).”
- 91Risks, in plain wordsSuppliers: ten suppliers provided most purchases → a failure in supply delays coaches → 76.95% of FY26 purchases (RHP p.29).p.29
“Suppliers: ten suppliers provided most purchases → a failure in supply delays coaches → 76.95% of FY26 purchases (RHP p.29).”
- 92Risks, in plain wordsPromoter tax: tax demands on the promoter's former proprietorship remain open → the company took over that business → 13 cases involving ₹1,825.89 lakh against the promoters and directors (RHP p.289).p.289
“Promoter tax: tax demands on the promoter's former proprietorship remain open → the company took over that business → 13 cases involving ₹1,825.89 lakh against the promoters and directors (RHP p.289).”
- 93Litigation and regulatory mattersCheque dishonour, Schneider Electric Infrastructure | Company | ₹175.00 lakh | pending, hearing October 16, 2026 (RHP p.277)p.277
“Cheque dishonour, Schneider Electric Infrastructure | Company | ₹175.00 lakh | pending, hearing October 16, 2026 (RHP p.277)”
- 94Litigation and regulatory mattersCheque dishonour, Makwelld LLP | Company | ₹8.58 lakh | pending, hearing October 31, 2026 (RHP p.277)p.277
“Cheque dishonour, Makwelld LLP | Company | ₹8.58 lakh | pending, hearing October 31, 2026 (RHP p.277)”
- 95Litigation and regulatory mattersIncome tax, AY 2022-23 | Company | ₹795.64 lakh demand | appeal pending (RHP p.283)p.283
“Income tax, AY 2022-23 | Company | ₹795.64 lakh demand | appeal pending (RHP p.283)”
- 96Litigation and regulatory mattersIncome tax, AY 2024-25 | Company | ₹645.48 lakh demand | appeal pending (RHP p.283)p.283
“Income tax, AY 2024-25 | Company | ₹645.48 lakh demand | appeal pending (RHP p.283)”
- 97Litigation and regulatory mattersIncome tax, AY 2023-24 | Company | ₹267.98 lakh demand | appeal at ITAT (RHP p.282)p.282
“Income tax, AY 2023-24 | Company | ₹267.98 lakh demand | appeal at ITAT (RHP p.282)”
- 98Litigation and regulatory mattersTax, promoters and directors | Promoters | ₹1,825.89 lakh, 13 cases | various (RHP p.289)p.289
“Tax, promoters and directors | Promoters | ₹1,825.89 lakh, 13 cases | various (RHP p.289)”
- 99Litigation and regulatory mattersThe two cheque cases are the criminal proceedings against the company; the company says the Schneider cheques were security and disputes the equipment's warranty performance (RHP p.277).p.277
“The two cheque cases are the criminal proceedings against the company; the company says the Schneider cheques were security and disputes the equipment's warranty performance (RHP p.277).”
- 100Litigation and regulatory mattersThere are no criminal proceedings against the promoters or directors (RHP p.284).p.284
“There are no criminal proceedings against the promoters or directors (RHP p.284).”
- 101Litigation and regulatory mattersThe AY 2022-23 demand arises from the tax officer adding the ₹811.20 lakh of share capital issued to take over the proprietorship to income (RHP p.248).p.248
“The AY 2022-23 demand arises from the tax officer adding the ₹811.20 lakh of share capital issued to take over the proprietorship to income (RHP p.248).”
- 102Litigation and regulatory mattersThe proprietorship also has show cause notices of ₹1,118.78 lakh and ₹8.63 lakh (RHP p.289).p.289
“The proprietorship also has show cause notices of ₹1,118.78 lakh and ₹8.63 lakh (RHP p.289).”
- 103Litigation and regulatory mattersThe company has itself filed writ petitions against Indian Railways over contract terminations and over warranty claims, in which it says one Vande Bharat rake set worth about ₹4.01 crore drew cumulative warranty bookings of about ₹68.13 crore (RHP p.281).p.281
“The company has itself filed writ petitions against Indian Railways over contract terminations and over warranty claims, in which it says one Vande Bharat rake set worth about ₹4.01 crore drew cumulative warranty bookings of about ₹68.13 crore (RHP p.281).”
- 104Related-party transactionsThe company says its related-party transactions were at arm's length (RHP p.47).p.47
“The company says its related-party transactions were at arm's length (RHP p.47).”
- 105
“Growth | EBITDA margin FY24 → FY26 | 13.9% → 15.1% | (RHP p.106)”
- 106
“Issue | Fresh issue | 54,07,200 shares, price not set | (RHP p.55)”
- 107
“Issue | Offer for sale | 8,01,600 shares, price not set | (RHP p.56)”
- 108
“Issue | Promoter holding before → after | 88.2% → 64.5% | (RHP p.85)”
- 109
“Concentration | Indian Railways | 46.8% of FY26 revenue | (RHP p.27)”
- 110
“Concentration | Top ten suppliers | 77.0% of FY26 purchases | (RHP p.29)”
- 111
“Balance sheet | ROCE FY26 | 23.2% | (RHP p.106)”
- 112
“Worth reading | Operating cash flow FY26 | −₹11.5 cr | (RHP p.60)”
- 113
“Worth reading | Trade receivables March 2026 | ₹252.2 cr | (RHP p.58)”
- 114
“Worth reading | Bill and hold revenue FY25 | ₹104.0 cr | (RHP p.242)”
- 115
“Worth reading | Contingent liabilities | ₹94.6 cr | (RHP p.62)”
- 116Key figuresWorth reading | Promoter share transfer | 3,82,800 shares at ₹196, September 2026 | (RHP p.85)p.85
“Worth reading | Promoter share transfer | 3,82,800 shares at ₹196, September 2026 | (RHP p.85)”
- 117
“Before the IPO | Revenue FY24 → FY26 | ₹213.4 cr → ₹263.7 cr | (RHP p.59)”
- 118
“Before the IPO | PAT FY24 → FY26 | ₹19.2 cr → ₹24.4 cr | (RHP p.59)”
- 119
“Before the IPO | Receivable days FY24 → FY26 | 263 → 416 | (RHP p.93)”
- 120
“Before the IPO | Bonus issue | 1:1, September 2024 | (RHP p.80)”
- 121
“Before the IPO | Pre-IPO placement | ₹190 a share, December 2025 | (RHP p.56)”
- 122Key figuresBefore the IPO | Last allotment before the IPO | ₹190 a share, December 2025 | (RHP p.80)p.80
“Before the IPO | Last allotment before the IPO | ₹190 a share, December 2025 | (RHP p.80)”
- 123Key figuresBefore the IPO | Auditor change | S K Mishra & Gujarati to Khandelwal Jain & Co., 2024 | (RHP p.76)p.76
“Before the IPO | Auditor change | S K Mishra & Gujarati to Khandelwal Jain & Co., 2024 | (RHP p.76)”
- 124
“Before the IPO | Converted to a public company | July 2024 | (RHP p.2)”
- 125
“Who is involved | Industry | Capital goods and engineering | (RHP p.126)”
- 126
“Who is involved | Promoter | Suraj Pandey | (RHP p.1)”
- 127
“Who is involved | Promoter | Sadhvi Pandey | (RHP p.1)”
- 128Key figuresWho is involved | Selling shareholder | Suraj Pandey (promoter), 8,01,600 shares | (RHP p.1)p.1
“Who is involved | Selling shareholder | Suraj Pandey (promoter), 8,01,600 shares | (RHP p.1)”
- 129Key figuresWho is involved | Pre-IPO investor | Sanshi Fund-I, 2.9% before the issue | (RHP p.84)p.84
“Who is involved | Pre-IPO investor | Sanshi Fund-I, 2.9% before the issue | (RHP p.84)”
- 130Key figuresWho is involved | Pre-IPO investor | Convivial Advisors LLP, 2.1% before the issue | (RHP p.84)p.84
“Who is involved | Pre-IPO investor | Convivial Advisors LLP, 2.1% before the issue | (RHP p.84)”
Acme India Industries SME IPO: before the IPO
The record up to the issue and what changed in the company's capital and auditors, from the offer document.
- Revenue FY24 → FY26
- ₹213.4 cr → ₹263.7 cr
- PAT FY24 → FY26
- ₹19.2 cr → ₹24.4 cr
- Receivable days FY24 → FY26
- 263 → 416
- Promoter remuneration FY24 → FY26
- ₹0.7 cr → ₹4.8 cr
- Bonus issue
- 1:1, September 2024
- Pre-IPO placement
- ₹190 a share, December 2025
- Last allotment before the IPO
- ₹190 a share, December 2025
- Auditor change
- S K Mishra & Gujarati to Khandelwal Jain & Co., 2024
- Converted to a public company
- July 2024
Acme India Industries SME IPO: checks
Factual conditions, each with a fixed threshold, read from the key figures. A condition met is a fact to read up on in the study, not a verdict on the issue; meeting none is not a verdict either.
- Operating cash flow negative
Operating cash flow was −₹11.5 cr in the latest year.
- Cases against promoters
Cases against promoters: no criminal cases; 13 tax cases, ₹18.3 cr.
- Receivable days rose
Receivable days rose from 263 to 416.
Acme India Industries SME IPO: questions answered
When does the Acme India Industries SME IPO open, and what are the price band and lot size?
Bidding runs Wed 30 Sept to Tue 6 Oct. The price band is not announced yet.
When will the Acme India Industries SME IPO list?
Under SEBI's T+3 timeline, shares list on the third working day after the issue closes; this issue closes on 6 Oct 2026. The exchange confirms the listing date in a notice once allotment is final.
How do I check the Acme India Industries SME IPO allotment status?
Allotment is finalised by the registrar usually the working day after the issue closes. Check it on the registrar's website with a PAN, application number or DP ID. Shares not allotted have their blocked amount released by the refund date.
The Acme India Industries SME IPO allotment status page, with the direct links
What are Acme India Industries SME's financials?
Revenue went ₹213.4 cr to ₹263.7 cr (FY24 to FY26), 11.2% a year. Profit after tax went ₹19.2 cr to ₹24.4 cr (FY24 to FY26), 12.6% a year. All figures are from the offer document's restated statements.
How much of Acme India Industries SME's revenue comes from its largest customer?
The top ten customers 77.0% of FY26 purchases, as the offer document gives it. The study shows the years before and whether the customers are named.
What is the Acme India Industries SME IPO GMP?
newboard does not publish a grey-market premium. Grey-market deals happen outside the stock exchanges, are not regulated, and leave no public record of who traded at what price. What is on record is the offer document, read on this page, and the exchanges' bid book.
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Not on this page yet: the peer table the issuer printed. Each is added when the pipeline extracts it from the offer document.