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HGS

Lists tomorrowBook Building issueSMENSE₹34.56 Cr issue
248.58×
Overall subscription
Price band
₹114 – ₹120
Issue size
₹34.56 Cr
1 lot at cut-off
₹1,44,000
Lot size
1,200shares
Open
30 Oct 2026
Close
03 Nov 2026
Allotment
04 Nov 2026
Listing
06 Nov 2026

Scheduled dates

Tentative timetable — a past date is not confirmation the step completed

  1. Open
    30 Oct 2026
  2. Close
    03 Nov 2026
  3. Allotment
    04 Nov 2026
  4. Refund
    05 Nov 2026
  5. Demat credit
    05 Nov 2026
  6. Listing
    06 Nov 2026

Subscription

248.58×
Overall
Qualified institutionalQIB
137.92×
Big non-institutionalbNII · above ₹10 lakh
493.16×
Small non-institutionalsNII · ₹2–10 lakh
291.21×
Retail individualRII · up to ₹2 lakh
235.72×

Grey market premium

Unofficial and indicative — not a forecast

₹23 +19.17%
04 Nov, 10:20 pm
29 Oct 2026 Range ₹0 – ₹30 over 7 days 04 Nov 2026
Day-wise premium · 7 observations
DateGMP%SaudaEst. listingGain / lot
04 Nov 2026₹23—₹21,000₹143₹27,600
03 Nov 2026₹25—₹22,800₹145₹30,000
02 Nov 2026₹30—₹27,400₹150₹36,000
01 Nov 2026₹30—₹27,400₹150₹36,000
31 Oct 2026₹30—₹27,400₹150₹36,000
30 Oct 2026₹30—₹27,400₹150₹36,000
29 Oct 2026₹0—₹0₹120₹0

Gain per lot assumes the premium holds to listing and that the application is allotted — allotment in an oversubscribed issue is a lottery, so it is indicative, not expected. Sauda is the rate paid for a submitted application itself.

Bids received

The demand behind each multiple — what was offered, what was bid for, and what those bids are worth

CategoryShares offeredShares bid forBids (₹ Cr)Times
Qualified institutional5,47,2007,54,69,200₹906 Cr137.92×
Non-institutional4,14,00017,58,14,400₹2,110 Cr424.67×
Big non-institutionalwithin NII2,73,60013,49,28,000₹1,619 Cr493.16×
Small non-institutionalwithin NII1,40,4004,08,86,400₹491 Cr291.21×
Retail individual9,60,00022,62,86,400₹2,715 Cr235.72×
Total19,21,20047,75,70,000₹5,731 Cr248.58×

Times subscribed is the figure published for each category, not shares bid for divided by shares offered — a category's multiple is struck against its own allottable base, which is not always the offered count shown beside it. Observed 03 Nov, 05:56 pm IST; the registrar publishes the final basis of allotment.

Issue details

IPO date
30 Oct 2026 – 03 Nov 2026
Listing date
06 Nov 2026
Face value
₹10 per share
Price band
₹114 – ₹120
Issue price
₹120 per share
Lot size
1,200 shares
Sale type
Fresh capital cum OFS
Issue type
Book Building issue
Listing at
NSE
Total issue size
₹34.56 Cr
Fresh issue
₹26.17 Cr 21,80,800 shares
Offer for sale
₹6.65 Cr 5,54,000 shares
Market cap at offer price
₹130 Cr
Promoter holding
87.30% → 64.33% pre-issue → post-issue
ISIN
INE813R01012
CIN
U74899DL1986PLC023341
Registrar
Kfin Technologies Ltd.
Lead managers
Hem Securities Ltd.
Registered office
Portion-2, First & Second Floor, A-259, Defence Colony, New Delhi, Delhi, India, 110024

Reservation and application size

How the issue is split between investor categories, and what each may bid

Investor categoryShares% of net% of total
QIB 5,47,20028.48%26.48%
Anchor investor · within QIB8,13,600—39.37%
NII (HNI) 4,14,00021.55%20.03%
bNII > ₹10L · within NII2,73,600—13.24%
sNII < ₹10L · within NII1,40,400—6.79%
Retail (RII) 9,60,00049.97%46.46%
Employee 0—0.00%
Market maker 1,45,200—7.03%
Total issue20,66,400—100.00%

Net offer to the public of 19,21,200 shares, out of a total issue of 20,66,400. Indented rows sit inside the category above them and are not added to it.

Application size

Minimum 1,200 shares per lot, in multiples, at ₹120

ApplicationLotsSharesAmount
Retail (min)11,200₹1,44,000
S-HNI (min)22,400₹2,88,000
S-HNI (max)67,200₹8,64,000
B-HNI (min)78,400₹10,08,000

Category limits

CategoryBid sizeCut-off
Retail (RII)Up to ₹2 lakhYes
Small HNI (sNII)₹2 lakh – ₹10 lakhNo
Big HNI (bNII)Above ₹10 lakhNo
EmployeeUp to ₹5 lakhYes

Bidding at cut-off means accepting the final issue price without naming one. Only retail and employee applicants may do so.

Anchor investors

Institutional allocation placed a day before the issue opens, carved out of the QIB portion and locked in after listing.

Shares allocated
8,13,600
39.37% of the total issue
Anchor portion
₹9.76 Cr
at ₹120 per share
Share of QIB portion
148.68%
of 5,47,200 QIB shares

Valuation and performance

Valuation at offer price

₹120 per share
MetricPre-issuePost-issue
EPS (₹)13.6412.29
P/E (×)8.809.76
Price to book (×)1.15—
Market cap—₹130 Cr

Key performance indicators

Latest reported period, consolidated
Return on net worth
13.04%
ROCE
15.00%
PAT margin
25.77%
EBITDA margin
37.40%
NAV per share
₹104.63
Price to book
1.15

Single period as reported. Year-on-year movement is in the financials table below, where every period is published.

Company financials

Consolidated ·₹ crore unless a row shows % or ×, as reported in the offer document
FY26 income -8.5% · PAT +10.8%
Total income
₹48.91 Cr
FY26
Profit after tax
₹11.64 Cr
23.80% margin
Total assets
₹110 Cr
FY26
Net worth
₹99.19 Cr
11.74% ROE
Period endedFY26FY25FY24
Profit and loss
Total income48.9153.4537.93
Revenue from operations45.1649.0835.48
Other income3.754.372.45
Total expenses33.539.6333.25
Operating profit15.4113.824.68
Operating margin31.51%25.86%12.34%
Profit before tax15.4213.824.68
Profit after tax11.6410.514
PAT margin23.80%19.66%10.55%
Balance sheet
Total assets110.12104.04113.7
Current assets72.2165.4673.81
Current liabilities6.464.794.38
Total liabilities10.948.968.74
Net worth99.1995.08104.95
Current ratio11.18×13.67×16.85×
Return on equity11.74%11.05%3.81%
Cash flow
Operating cash flow6.1414.099.58
Investing cash flow0.339.28-7.71
Financing cash flow-7.68-20.43-3.37
Net cash flow-1.222.94-1.49

Objects of the issue

Stated use of the net proceeds— open a row for the issuer's full explanation
₹19.36 Cr quantified
  1. 1 Funding Capital Expenditure for Replacement of Plant and Machinery at Manesar, Gurugram ₹15.05 Cr

    The company intends to replace existing machinery at its manufacturing facility in Manesar, Gurugram, with advanced injection moulding and tandem extrusion equipment to streamline production, reduce lead time, and improve responsiveness to demand changes.

  2. 2 Funding Capital Expenditure for Backward Integration – In-House Gold Plating Facility ₹1.05 Cr

    The company plans to set up an in-house gold plating facility as part of its backward integration strategy, replacing reliance on third-party vendors to improve quality consistency, cost efficiency, and eligibility for larger government and export orders.

  3. 3 Funding Capital Expenditure for Infrastructural Development of Building on 2nd Floor at Manesar, Gurugram ₹3.26 Cr

    The company intends to develop additional building infrastructure of approximately lakhs square feet on the second floor of its existing facility to expand assembly line capacity and streamline manufacturing workflow and logistics.

  4. 4 Pursuing Unidentified Acquisitions and General Corporate Purpose —

    The company plans to utilize a portion of net proceeds for unidentified acquisitions to expand technological capabilities, product portfolio, and market reach, while the remainder will support general corporate purposes including strategic initiatives, marketing, and capital expenditure.

1 of 4 objects carry no stated amount — typically general corporate purposes, funded from whatever remains — so the total above is the quantified portion only, not the whole issue.

About HGS

HGS (India) Limited is a manufacturer of geophones, seismic cables and connectors used in the acquisition, recording and transmission of ground vibration signals. The company was incorporated as Geosource India Limited under the Companies Act, 1956 on February 13, 1986, and was renamed HGS (India) Limited in 1992. The document states that the company has around 40 years of manufacturing experience, inherited from foundational partnerships with Geosource Inc. (USA). Manufacturing is carried out at a 100% Export Oriented Unit at 158, Sector-4, Industrial Estate, IMT Manesar, Gurgaon, Haryana. The company had 162 in-house employees as on April 30, 2026. Its wholly owned subsidiary HGS Products B.V. in the Netherlands serves as a marketing and customer engagement centre in developed markets. Revenue from operations was Rs 4,516.41 lakhs in FY 2025-26. Exports were 98.52% of revenue from operations for the stub period to April 30, 2026, 84.22% in FY 2025-26, 59.15% in FY 2024-25 and 63.17% in FY 2023-24. Geophone strings/harness and seismic cables are the two main product lines. Industry end uses include oil and gas exploration, coal and mineral exploration, civil engineering monitoring, defence research and earthquake seismology.

www.hgsindia.com ↗

Management

  • Anil Dass

    MD

  • Dhiraj Kumar Vashista

    CFO

  • Samir Gugnani

    COO

  • Anand Narain Bhatia

    Director

  • Malti Sen

    Director

  • Shashi Singh

    Director

  • Ravi Indra Singh Verdi

    Director

  • Dileep Rao

    Director

  • Ravinder Singh Sodhi

    Director

  • Shruti Gupta

    Director of Operations

  • Uday Aggarwal

    Director

  • Akhileshwar Rai

    Director of Operations

Strengths

As stated in the offer document

  • Wide Product Portfolio Catering to Various End User Industries

    The company offers a comprehensive range of seismic products including geophones, seismic cables, connectors, seismographs, seismometers, and specialized equipment like weight drops and pig tracking systems, deployed across oil & gas, defence, earthquake seismology, and geothermal sectors, reducing dependence on any single product category.

  • Precision Engineering Expertise with Complex Product Manufacturing Capabilities

    The company possesses around 40 years of manufacturing experience with in-house capabilities including precision geophone element assembly, wire and cable extrusion, injection moulding, coil winding, and automated testing, ensuring products withstand extreme temperatures ranging from -40?C to +200?C.

  • Long-Term and Well-Established Relationships with Customers

    The company sold products to 149 domestic and foreign customers in FY 2025-26, with repeat orders from around 51 customers over the last 3 fiscal years; the top 10 customers contributed 72.58% of revenue in FY 2025-26, reflecting stable and recurring order flows.

  • Focus on Quality Assurance

    The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified (by TUV SUD) and holds ZED Gold Certification ('Zero Defect Zero Effect') by the Ministry of MSME; finished geophone sensors undergo rigorous tests including resistance, frequency, damping, sensitivity, distortion, and impedance checks prior to dispatch.

  • Established Supply Chain and Sourcing Network

    The company maintains a diversified supply chain sourcing raw materials from Germany, Belgium, Malaysia, China, Netherlands, Canada, USA, Italy, and Kazakhstan, with no single-vendor dependency; its factory in Manesar, Haryana is strategically located near New Delhi International Airport for efficient global logistics.

  • Experienced Promoters and Professional Management Team

    The company is led by Managing Director Anil Dass with ~40 years of industry experience since inception in 1986, supported by CFO Dhiraj Vashista (27 years experience, CA, FCMA, IIM Calcutta alumnus) and WTD Samir Gugnani (39 years experience, BITS-Pilani alumnus), with a total team of 162 employees as of April 30, 2026.

Risk factors

As stated in the offer document

  • Customer Concentration Risk

    The company is heavily dependent on a limited number of customers, with the top 10 customers accounting for 90.05%, 72.58%, 56.24%, and 61.24% of revenue for the stub period ended April 30, 2026, and Fiscals 2026, 2025, and 2024 respectively. No long-term contracts exist with these customers, exposing the company to sudden order cancellations, payment defaults, and revenue volatility without any obligation for advance notice or compensation.

  • Export and International Trade Risk

    The company derives a significant portion of revenue from exports — 98.52%, 84.22%, 59.15%, and 63.17% of revenue from operations for the stub period ended April 30, 2026, and Fiscals 2026, 2025, and 2024 respectively — exposing it to geopolitical risks, trade restrictions, and sanctions. Ongoing conflicts in Ukraine, the Middle East, and potential U.S.-Iran escalation could disrupt export revenues and supply chains disproportionately.

  • Product Concentration and Technology Obsolescence Risk

    The company's revenue is significantly concentrated in Geophone Strings/Harness (58.25%–66.98%) and Seismic Cables (20.39%–39.41%) across recent periods, making it vulnerable to demand shifts or product substitution due to technological upgrades. An inability to adapt to evolving product requirements or invest in upgraded technology could materially impair revenue and financial performance.

  • Raw Material Supply and Supplier Concentration Risk

    The company sources over 73–76% of its raw materials through imports and relies heavily on a concentrated supplier base, with the top 10 suppliers representing 69.32%–99.04% of total purchases across recent periods. The absence of long-term supply agreements exposes the company to price volatility, supply disruptions, and potential production shutdowns if key suppliers cannot be replaced in a timely manner.

  • Manufacturing Facility Dependency and Capacity Underutilization Risk

    The company operates from a single manufacturing facility in Manesar, Haryana, making it vulnerable to disruptions from equipment failures, natural disasters, labour unrest, or regulatory shutdowns. Capacity utilization for key products remains critically low — Geophone Strings/Harness at 13.63% and Seismic Cables at 24.32% for Fiscal 2026 — indicating significant underutilization that could adversely affect financial performance and operational efficiency.

  • Foreign Currency Fluctuation Risk

    The company bears full exposure to foreign exchange risk, with export revenues constituting up to 98.52% and imported raw materials constituting up to 76.34% of total purchases in recent periods. Currency gains/losses recorded were ₹16.25 lakhs, ₹106.28 lakhs, ₹37.48 lakhs, and ₹21.12 lakhs for the stub period ended April 30, 2026, and Fiscals 2026, 2025, and 2024 respectively, with no assured hedging effectiveness.

  • Key Personnel and Promoter Dependency Risk

    The company's operations are critically dependent on its Promoter and Managing Director, Anil Dass, and senior management, who possess deep industry relationships and operational expertise built over decades. The loss of any key personnel without timely replacement could materially impair business continuity, product development, and customer relationships.

  • Inventory and Trade Receivables Management Risk

    Inventories stood at ₹4,578.40 lakhs as of April 30, 2026, representing a substantial portion of current assets, while the trade receivables turnover ratio declined sharply to 1.10 times for the stub period ended April 30, 2026 from 13.57 times in Fiscal 2026, signaling deteriorating collection efficiency. Failure to manage inventory or collect receivables timely could lead to liquidity strain, increased working capital requirements, and higher finance costs.

  • Regulatory Compliance and Licensing Risk

    The company requires multiple statutory approvals, licenses, and permits to operate, including as a 100% Export Oriented Unit (EOU), and has experienced past delays in RoC filings, GST returns, and EPF contributions. Non-renewal or revocation of key approvals, or imposition of penalties by regulatory authorities, could disrupt operations and adversely affect financial condition.

  • Geopolitical and Oil & Gas Sector Dependency Risk

    The company's products are primarily used in seismic data acquisition for oil and gas exploration, making its business performance significantly dependent on capital expenditure trends in the global energy sector. Ongoing geopolitical conflicts — including in the Persian Gulf, Ukraine, and the Middle East — could reduce exploration activity, disrupt supply chains, and adversely impact order inflows and revenue visibility.

Company Analysis

from RHP

HGS (India) Limited manufactures geophones, seismic cables and connectors for the seismic industry within the energy and geoscience sector.

HGS (India) Limited is a manufacturer of geophones, seismic cables and connectors used in the acquisition, recording and transmission of ground vibration signals. The company was incorporated as Geosource India Limited under the Companies Act, 1956 on February 13, 1986, and was renamed HGS (India) Limited in 1992. The document states that the company has around 40 years of manufacturing experience, inherited from foundational partnerships with Geosource Inc. (USA). Manufacturing is carried out at a 100% Export Oriented Unit at 158, Sector-4, Industrial Estate, IMT Manesar, Gurgaon, Haryana. The company had 162 in-house employees as on April 30, 2026. Its wholly owned subsidiary HGS Products B.V. in the Netherlands serves as a marketing and customer engagement centre in developed markets. Revenue from operations was Rs 4,516.41 lakhs in FY 2025-26. Exports were 98.52% of revenue from operations for the stub period to April 30, 2026, 84.22% in FY 2025-26, 59.15% in FY 2024-25 and 63.17% in FY 2023-24. Geophone strings/harness and seismic cables are the two main product lines. Industry end uses include oil and gas exploration, coal and mineral exploration, civil engineering monitoring, defence research and earthquake seismology.

Seismic instrumentationOil and gas explorationCoal explorationMining and geoscienceCivil engineering (structural health monitoring)Defence researchEarthquake seismologyGeothermal exploration and carbon capture and storage

Objects of the Issue

  • Replacement of plant and machinery for the existing manufacturing facility (capital expenditure)
    Aggregate ₹ 1,935.74 lakhs for the three capital expenditure items; the per-item amount is not stated in this part p.45
  • Backward integration for setting up an in-house gold plating facility (capital expenditure)
    Aggregate ₹ 1,935.74 lakhs for the three capital expenditure items; the per-item amount is not stated in this part p.45
  • Infrastructural development of a building on the 2nd Floor of the existing manufacturing facility (capital expenditure)
    Aggregate ₹ 1,935.74 lakhs for the three capital expenditure items; the per-item amount is not stated in this part p.45
  • Inorganic growth through unidentified acquisitions and general corporate purposes
    Cumulative amount for this object shall not exceed 35% of the amount raised by the Company; the rupee figure is not stated in this part p.51
  • Replacement of plant and machinery at existing manufacturing facility at Manesar, Gurugram (capex)
    1504.53 lakhs p.106
  • Backward integration: in-house gold plating facility (capex)
    105.00 lakhs p.106
  • Infrastructural development of a building on 2nd floor at existing manufacturing facility at Manesar, Gurugram (capex)
    326.21 lakhs p.106
  • Pursuing unidentified acquisitions and general corporate purposes
    [●] (to be finalized after Offer Price is determined) p.106
  • Setting up an in-house gold plating facility for backward integration (gold electroplating line, X-ray thickness measurement system, ancillary equipment, tooling and lab setup)
    Rs 105.00 lakhs p.153
  • Replacement of existing plant and machinery in the Geophone Manufacturing, Extrusion, Assembly, Geophone Line Assembly and Moulding departments
    Rs 1504.53 lakhs p.153
  • Infrastructural development of the building on the 2nd floor at the Manesar factory to provide structural capacity for an assembly line
    Rs 326.21 lakhs p.153

Issue Structure

Total Issue
Up to 28,80,000 Equity Shares, aggregating up to ₹[●] lakhs
Fresh Issue
Up to 23,26,000 Equity Shares aggregating to ₹[●] lakhs
Offer for Sale
Up to 5,54,000 Equity Shares aggregating to ₹[●] lakhs
Face Value
₹10/- each

Business Model

The company earns revenue by manufacturing and directly supplying its seismic products to customers, mostly multinational and domestic companies, largely on purchase orders. Most sales have no long-term contracts. Export sales form the majority of revenue in most periods. The company also provides product warranties against manufacturing defects for 1 to 3 years from the date of invoicing.

Business Segments

Geophone strings and harness products used in seismic data acquisition.
Seismic cables used in seismic data acquisition.
Manufactures geophones, including harness and strings, primarily used in seismic data acquisition for oil and gas exploration.
Manufactures seismic cables in-house for the seismic industry, using high-capacity wire and cable extrusion.
Manufactures connectors in-house for the seismic industry.
Custom-configured geophone strings tailored for land and marsh environments.
Seismic system cables used for transmitting seismic signals.
Parts and accessories for geophysical equipment, including geophones, seismographs, seismometers, accelerographs, boom boxes and geophone testers.
Geophysical connectors, including panel-mount connectors.
Revenue from services provided and sale of scrap.
Series of interconnected sensors used with seismic data acquisition on land and marsh terrain and in geotechnical, oil and gas, defence and mining work. Sold with specialized cables and connectors, and co-designed with clients.
Heavy-duty data transmission lines that connect sensor arrays to a central recording system. Includes telemetry, shallow refraction, multi-pair, downhole, resistivity, leader and G3i cables.
Waterproof connectors that link geophone strings, seismic cables and recording units, including system, panel-mount and cable connectors with up to 256 pins.
Geophone elements sold under the 'HG' brand (HG-24, HG-5HS, HG-2 variants) and portable in-field geophone testers (HGT-1L, HGT-1F).
Broadband and wideband seismometers, digitizers and recorders, supplied through a distributorship with GEObit Instruments.
Data acquisition systems (DAQlink, DX-6) assembled and supplied through a partnership with a USA-based entity, combining a seismic sensor with a data-logging unit.
Compact digital accelerograph that measures peak ground acceleration and displacement to assess critical infrastructure.
Multi-sensor data acquisition systems that record atmospheric conditions in remote terrain, used for avalanche forecasting and personnel protection.
Dynamite source control and synchronization unit that times controlled explosives in subsurface exploration.
Installation, commissioning, testing, maintenance and repair of the company's products after deployment.
Custom-configured geophone strings for land and marsh environments.
Seismic system cables.
Geophone elements and accessories, including seismographs, accelerographs, seismometers, battery chargers, weight drops and pig tracking systems.
Geophysical and panel-mount connectors.
Revenue from services provided and sale of scrap.
Sales to customers located in India. The Company reports geographic segments based on customer location.
Sales to customers located outside India. The Company reports geographic segments based on customer location.
Sale of seismic cables, a finished goods product line. The document does not report it as a separate business segment.
Sale of parts and accessories for geophysical instruments, a finished goods product line. The document does not report it as a separate business segment.
Sale of geophysical connectors, a finished goods product line. The document does not report it as a separate business segment.

SWOT Analysis

Strengths
  • • In-house design and manufacture of geophones, seismic cables and connectors(p.44)
  • • Broad core manufacturing process set(p.44)
  • • Seismic industry has significant entry barriers(p.46)
  • • Directors have precision components manufacturing experience(p.48)
  • • No outstanding balances on sanctioned bank facilities as of April 30, 2026(p.50)
  • • Product range covers the full seismic value chain, from data capture to power management(p.149)
  • • About 40 years of manufacturing experience, inherited from Geosource Inc. (USA)(p.150)
  • • In-house manufacturing across core processes(p.150)
  • • Vertical integration of critical components for quality control(p.148)
  • • Quality certifications: ISO 9001:2015 and ZED Gold(p.148)
  • • Broad export client base; recognised as One Star Export House(p.148)
  • • Long-standing relationships with customers in seismic and geoscience markets(p.151)
  • • Repeat orders from a large share of customers(p.151)
  • • ZED Gold certification from the Ministry of MSME(p.151)
  • • In-house engineering team for sensor and transmission design(p.151)
  • • Multiple alternative suppliers for each component category(p.152)
  • • Experienced promoters and senior management(p.152)
  • • Vertically integrated manufacturing process(p.158)
  • • Product sold across many countries(p.154)
  • • Established 'HG' brand positioned on quality and reliability(p.263)
  • • Backward integration for component quality control(p.263)
  • • ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system(p.263)
  • • ZED Gold certification from Ministry of MSME(p.263)
  • • Recognised as 100% Export Oriented Unit(p.263)
  • • Broad global client base and One Star Export House status(p.263)
  • • In-house testing supports environmental and harmonic distortion checks(p.263)
  • • Broad product range ensures compatibility across field operations(p.263)
  • • ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification covering design and manufacture of geophone strings, geophysical connectors, seismic cables and accessories(p.288)
  • • 100% EOU certificate from the Noida Special Economic Zone, valid to March 08, 2031(p.287)
  • • ZED Gold certification under the MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification Scheme, valid to September 14, 2027(p.288)
  • • Restated operating profit (EBITDA) of ₹1,689.17 lakhs in FY 2025-26, up from ₹615.88 lakhs in FY 2023-24(p.293)
  • • Positive free cash flow to equity in each of the last three financial years (₹535.50, ₹1,300.46 and ₹805.92 lakhs)(p.294)
Weaknesses
  • • Dependence on two lenders for working capital and overdraft facilities(p.51)
  • • Past delays in provident fund and ESI statutory compliance(p.48)
  • • Individual promoter lacks industry experience(p.46)
  • • Promoters and promoter group retain majority control post-offer(p.53)
  • • Lender charges over movable and immovable properties(p.48)
  • • Single manufacturing facility; disruption would hit output and sales(p.44)
  • • No alternate funding source identified for planned objects(p.47)
  • • Internal controls may prove inadequate as the business grows(p.45)
  • • Gold plating is outsourced to third-party vendors(p.110)
  • • Some share transfer and transmission records could not be traced(p.100)
  • • Geophone strings contributed 66.29% of FY 2025-26 revenue(p.150)
  • • Promoters hold 53.06% of post-offer capital, concentrating control(p.101)
  • • Dependence on certain customers for part of revenue(p.264)
  • • Reliance on retaining key management and employees(p.264)
  • • Historical growth rates may not be sustained(p.264)
  • • Execution risk in upgrading technology(p.264)
  • • Execution risk in growth strategy and expansion plans(p.264)
  • • Environmental problems and uninsured losses(p.264)
Opportunities
  • • Grow through a stronger existing product portfolio(p.43)
  • • Capex for plant replacement and in-house gold plating backward integration(p.45)
  • • Higher crude prices may spur exploration activity(p.43)
  • • Plans to expand into existing or new geographies in India and overseas(p.50)
  • • Replace machinery to gain economies of scale and faster response to demand changes(p.107)
  • • In-house gold plating may help win larger government and export orders(p.110)
  • • Unidentified acquisitions intended to add technology, product range and tender competitiveness(p.113)
  • • Government spending on seismic data acquisition supports demand for seismic equipment(p.140)
  • • Government avalanche and terrain-hazard initiatives in the Himalayas(p.153)
  • • Backward integration through an in-house gold plating facility(p.153)
  • • Dual-hub model combining European marketing with Indian manufacturing(p.153)
  • • Expansion of export footprint and entry into new geographies(p.154)
  • • Domestic market focus under Make-in-India(p.154)
Threats
  • • Geopolitical instability and sanctions could cut oil and gas capex(p.43)
  • • Labour laws may become stricter or be enforced more strictly(p.43)
  • • Pricing pressure from competitors offering similar products at lower cost(p.46)
  • • Tightening environmental regulation in India(p.45)
  • • Slowdown in the Indian economy could hurt business and share price(p.55)
  • • Inflation may raise costs that cannot be passed on to customers(p.56)
  • • Global financial turmoil could hit the Indian economy and the company(p.57)
  • • Volatility in energy and commodity prices from regional conflicts(p.58)
  • • Machinery quotes may lapse, raising the cost of planned capex(p.111)
  • • Funding needs depend on interest rate and other factors outside management control(p.115)
  • • Elevated global economic and geopolitical uncertainty(p.126)
  • • Tax law changes, possibly retrospective, could alter the tax position described(p.122)
  • • Foreign exchange fluctuations affect earnings(p.264)
  • • Changes in laws and regulations for the company's industries(p.264)
  • • Government policy changes that raise taxes(p.264)
  • • Competition from new entrants and disruptive technologies(p.264)
  • • Disruption or cost increases in sourcing critical components(p.264)
  • • Natural disasters and calamities(p.264)
  • • General economic, political and other uncontrollable risks(p.264)

Promoters

NameRolePre-IssuePost-Issue
Anil DassPromoter——
Shashi SinghPromoter——
Cecilia Margareta Singh RamelPromoter——
Sowar Private LimitedPromoter (Corporate)——
Anil DassPromoter——
Cecilia Margareta Singh RamelPromoter8.24%—
Late Major Brijendra SinghErstwhile Promoter (deceased)——
Promoters and Promoter Group (collective)Promoter Group—64.34%
Sowar Private LimitedCorporate Promoter——
Sowar Private LimitedCorporate Promoter47.8237.58
Cecilia Margereta Singh RamelPromoter8.246.48
Anil DassPromoter6.435.05
Shashi SinghPromoter5.033.95
Anil DassPromoter6.43%—
Shashi SinghPromoter5.03%—
Cecilia Margareta Singh RamelPromoter——
Sowar Private LimitedPromoter (corporate)——
Sowar Private LimitedPromoter (Corporate Promoter)47.82%—
Mr. Anil DassPromoter14.72%—
Cecilia Margareta Singh RamelPromoter8.24%—
Mr. Shashi SinghPromoter5.03%—
Pawan SinghPromoter Group (selling shareholder)——
Anjali SinghPromoter Group (selling shareholder)——
Trishna SinghPromoter Group (selling shareholder)——
Karan SinghPromoter Group (selling shareholder)——
Anil Henrik Ramel SinghPromoter Group (selling shareholder)——
Chaya Cecilia Ramel HomannPromoter Group (selling shareholder)——
Cecilia Margareta Singh RamelAcquirer of shares by transmission (change in control statement)——
Sowar Private LimitedCorporate Promoter——
Shashi SinghPromoter/Director——
Anand Narain BhatiaPromoter/Director——

Leadership

Anil Dass · MD
Malti Sen · Chairman
Dhiraj Kumar Vashista · CFO
Samir Gugnani · Whole-time Director

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HGS IPO FAQs

What is the GMP of HGS IPO?
The latest grey market premium (GMP) of HGS IPO is ₹23 per share (+19.17%), last updated 04 Nov, 10:20 pm. GMP is unofficial, indicative grey-market data and not a forecast of the listing price.
What is the price band of HGS IPO?
The price band of HGS IPO is ₹114 – ₹120 per share.
What is the lot size of HGS IPO?
The minimum lot size of HGS IPO is 1,200 shares. One lot costs ₹1,44,000 at the cut-off price.
When does HGS IPO open and close?
HGS IPO opened for subscription on 30 Oct 2026 and closed on 03 Nov 2026.
What is the listing date of HGS IPO?
The listing date of HGS IPO is 06 Nov 2026.
What is the subscription status of HGS IPO?
HGS IPO has been subscribed 248.58x overall, with retail 235.72x and QIB 137.92x.
Disclaimer. Figures are compiled from the issuer's offer document and exchange-published bidding data. Subscription changes until the issue closes, and the final basis of allotment is published by the registrar. Grey Market Premium is unofficial, indicative data from unregulated grey-market dealers — it is not published by NSE, BSE, SEBI or the issuer, and is not a forecast of the listing price. Nothing here is investment advice or a recommendation; read the offer document and consult a SEBI-registered adviser before applying.