Kasturi Metal IPO: Reinforcing India’s Infrastructure with Specialized Steel Fibers?
Kasturi Metal Composite Limited, an Amravati-based manufacturer of steel fibers and steel wool for the construction and automotive sectors, has launched its ₹17.61 crore SME IPO. This post explores the company’s expansion into a new 6,000 MT capacity unit, its niche "Duraflex" brand, and the key financial metrics you need to know before the issue closes on January 29, 2026.
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1. Who is Kasturi Metal Composite?
Founded in 2005, Kasturi Metal Composite Limited (KMCL) is a niche player in the infrastructure reinforcement industry. They specialize in manufacturing steel fibers that replace traditional rebar in high-stress concrete applications like tunnels, metro projects, and industrial flooring.
Their Product Categories Include:
Steel Fibers (Brand: Duraflex): Used to increase the durability and crack resistance of concrete in roads, bridges, and hydroelectric plants.
Steel Wool Fibers (Brand: Durabond): Supplied primarily to the automotive industry for use in brake pads, clutch plates, and friction linings.
Synthetic Fibers (Brand: Durocrete): Trading in macro-synthetic polypropylene fibers for specialized construction needs.
Flooring Solutions: Through its subsidiary, Durafloor Concrete Solution LLP, the company provides end-to-end industrial flooring services.
2. Key IPO Details & Timeline
The IPO is a Book Built Issue comprising 100% Fresh Issue of shares to fund its next stage of industrial growth.
| Event | Date / Details |
|---|---|
| IPO Open Date | Tuesday, January 27, 2026 |
| IPO Close Date | Thursday, January 29, 2026 |
| Price Band | ₹61 to ₹64 per share |
| Lot Size | 2,000 Shares |
| Minimum Investment (Retail) | ₹2,56,000 (Min 2 Lots / 4,000 Shares) |
| Allotment Finalization | Friday, January 30, 2026 |
| Listing Date (Tentative) | Tuesday, February 3, 2026 |
| Listing Platform | BSE SME |
3. Financial Snapshot: Steady Growth with Margin Focus
The company has shown consistent top-line growth, though its bottom-line has seen some recent fluctuations as it prepares for expansion:
Revenue (FY25): ₹56.97 Crore (Up from ₹49.74 Cr in FY24).
Profit After Tax (PAT): ₹2.07 Crore in FY25. Notably, H1 FY26 (first six months) showed a jump to ₹2.47 Crore, signaling a strong start to the current fiscal.
EBITDA Margin: ~10% to 11% historically, with a spike to 15% in H1 FY26.
Debt-to-Equity: Improved from 1.39 (FY23) to 0.74 (FY25), showing a healthier balance sheet pre-listing.
4. Objectives of the Issue
The primary goal of this IPO is a massive capacity upgrade:
New Manufacturing Facility (₹13.29 Cr): Setting up "Proposed Unit IV" in Amravati, Maharashtra. This facility will house a steel fiber plant with an annual capacity of 6,000 MT and a new synthetic fiber plant.
General Corporate Purposes: Funding working capital and strengthening operational infrastructure.
5. Investment Analysis: Strengths vs. Risks
Strengths:
Infrastructure Proxy: Directly benefits from India’s "Gati Shakti" and infrastructure push (tunnels, metros, and highways).
Integrated Model: Offering both the reinforcement material and the flooring service provides better customer stickiness.
Niche Moat: High-tensile steel fiber manufacturing requires specialized equipment and technical expertise.
Risks:
Raw Material Sensitivity: Highly dependent on the price of steel wire rods; lack of long-term supply contracts makes them vulnerable to price swings.
Customer Concentration: The top 10 customers contributed roughly 70% of revenue in FY25.
Geographic Risk: All manufacturing is currently concentrated in Amravati, Maharashtra.
6. Conclusion
At the upper price band of ₹64, Kasturi Metal is valued at a P/E of approximately 13.5x (based on FY26 annualized earnings) and 32x (based on FY25 earnings). While the current Grey Market Premium (GMP) is neutral at ₹0, the company’s clear focus on using IPO proceeds for a major capacity expansion (Unit IV) makes it an interesting long-term play for those betting on India's industrial flooring and tunneling boom.