NSE / BSE Listing — Targeted FY 2026 · DRHP filed with SEBI
DRHP under SEBI review Proposed: NSE & BSE

Investor Relations.

All material information for prospective and current investors of Quessentials Limited — financials, disclosures, governance documents, and the IPO calendar.

IPO Snapshot
Quessentials Limited proposes to list on NSE and BSE during FY 2026.
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The Offer

Issue structure & key terms.

A fresh issue combined with an offer for sale by existing shareholders. Final size and price band to be determined post-SEBI clearance and roadshow feedback.

Issue Type

Book-built IPO

Fresh issue + Offer for Sale (OFS) by existing shareholders, listing on NSE and BSE.

Use of Proceeds

Capacity + Working Capital

Phase II Malur expansion, new processing site in Andhra Pradesh, working capital, and general corporate purposes.

Face Value

₹10 per equity share

Price band, lot size and issue size to be intimated via the RHP at the time of issue opening.

Bankers

ICICI · Axis Capital

Book-Running Lead Managers to the issue. Registrar to the issue: KFin Technologies.

IPO Calendar (indicative)

MilestoneStatusExpected Date
DRHP filing with SEBICompletedQ4 FY25
SEBI observationsIn ProgressQ1 FY26
Roadshows (domestic & international)UpcomingQ2 FY26
RHP filing & price band announcementUpcomingQ2 FY26
Issue open · closeUpcomingQ3 FY26
Listing on NSE & BSEUpcomingQ3 FY26

Dates are subject to SEBI clearance, market conditions and other regulatory considerations.

Investment Thesis

Why Quessentials,
why now.

Six structural drivers that, in our view, support the medium-term equity story. Full discussion in the DRHP, Section 4.

01

Category Leadership

Largest South-India processor of chia, sesame and panicum — a moat built on nine years of certifications, customer integration, and farmer networks.

02

Tailwinds in Superfoods

Global chia and quinoa demand expanding at ~9% CAGR. India is the world's #1 chia producer; we are positioned at the export node of that value chain.

03

Sticky Customer Base

1,000+ active customers, 87% revenue from exports, 12 of the top 20 global health-food brands on the active customer roster.

04

Operating Leverage

Phase II capacity expansion doubles output at marginal SG&A. EBITDA margin expansion of 250 bps modelled over FY26–FY28.

05

Natural FX Hedge

87% export revenue creates a structural USD/EUR receivable book — natural hedge against rupee weakness.

06

Governance Posture

Independent-majority board, Big-Four audit, quarterly disclosures, and SEBI-grade compliance from day one of listing.

Financial Highlights

Five years of disciplined growth.

Audited under Ind AS by a Big-Four firm. Detailed restated financial statements available in the DRHP, Section 5.

₹148 Cr
Revenue FY24

▲ 28% CAGR (FY20–FY24)

14.6%
EBITDA Margin FY24

▲ 180 bps vs FY23

22.4%
RoCE FY24

▲ Top quartile peer-set

0.42x
Net Debt / EBITDA

▼ De-leveraged through FY24

Summary P&L (₹ Crore)

MetricFY20FY21FY22FY23FY24
Revenue from Operations55.271.694.8118.4148.2
EBITDA5.88.211.715.221.6
EBITDA Margin (%)10.5%11.5%12.3%12.8%14.6%
Profit After Tax2.43.75.98.112.4
RoCE (%)11.2%14.8%17.4%20.1%22.4%
Net Debt / EBITDA (x)1.8x1.4x1.1x0.7x0.4x

Restated audited financials per Ind AS. Refer to DRHP Section 5 for full statements, segmental disclosures, and accounting policies.

Shareholding Pattern

Pre-IPO ownership.

As at 31 March 2025, prior to the proposed offer. Post-IPO pattern will be updated post-listing.

CategoryHolding%
Promoter & Promoter Group2,86,40,00071.6%
Anchor Investor (Series A)52,00,00013.0%
ESOP Trust20,00,0005.0%
Strategic Investor32,00,0008.0%
Public (Pre-IPO)9,60,0002.4%
Total4,00,00,000100.0%

Capital Structure

Authorised Capital ₹50 Cr
Issued & Paid-up Capital ₹40 Cr
Face Value ₹10 per share
Equity Shares Outstanding 4,00,00,000
Last Rights Issue March 2024
Documents & Disclosures

The full investor pack.

Statutory filings, annual reports, governance documents, and policy disclosures.

DRHPDraft Red Herring Prospectus — Quessentials Limited15 Mar 20264.8 MBDownload ↓
ARAnnual Report — FY 2023–2428 Sep 20243.1 MBDownload ↓
ARAnnual Report — FY 2022–2312 Sep 20232.8 MBDownload ↓
ESGESG & Sustainability Report — FY 2023–2415 Oct 20242.4 MBDownload ↓
INVInvestor Presentation — FY24 Performance02 Nov 20245.6 MBDownload ↓
GOVCode of Conduct for Board & Senior Management04 Aug 2024540 KBDownload ↓
GOVWhistleblower Policy04 Aug 2024420 KBDownload ↓
GOVRelated Party Transaction Policy04 Aug 2024480 KBDownload ↓
GOVInsider Trading Code (SEBI PIT Regulations)04 Aug 2024680 KBDownload ↓
GOVRisk Management Policy04 Aug 2024520 KBDownload ↓
GOVDividend Distribution Policy04 Aug 2024380 KBDownload ↓
Corporate Governance

Committee composition.

All committees are constituted with independent-director majority where required by SEBI LODR and Companies Act 2013.

CommitteeChairCompositionCharter
Audit CommitteeIndependent Director · TBA3 members · 3 IDView →
Nomination & RemunerationIndependent Director · TBA3 members · 2 ID, 1 NEDView →
Stakeholder RelationshipIndependent Director · TBA3 members · 2 ID, 1 EDView →
Risk ManagementIndependent Director · TBA4 members · 3 ID, 1 EDView →
Corporate Social ResponsibilityIndependent Director · TBA3 members · 2 ID, 1 EDView →
IPO CommitteeKrishna Kanth (MD)5 members · 3 ID, 2 EDView →

ID: Independent Director · NED: Non-Executive Director · ED: Executive Director · MD: Managing Director

Investor Contact

Speak directly
to the IR team.

For analyst meetings, institutional roadshow requests, or queries regarding the proposed IPO, please contact the Investor Relations office. We acknowledge all queries within one business day.

Investor Relations Office

IR Sponsor
Krishna Kanth
Co-Founder & Managing Director
Dedicated CFO and Company Secretary appointments to be intimated prior to RHP filing.
Registered Office
Plot 18, KIADB Industrial Area, Malur, Bengaluru Rural 563160, Karnataka

Important Disclaimer

Quessentials Limited has filed a Draft Red Herring Prospectus dated 15 March 2026 with the Securities and Exchange Board of India ("SEBI"). The DRHP is available on the website of SEBI at www.sebi.gov.in, BSE at www.bseindia.com, NSE at www.nseindia.com, and on the websites of the Book Running Lead Managers. Investors are advised to refer to the DRHP and the Red Herring Prospectus, when filed, for full details. Investment in equity shares involves a high degree of risk; investors should not invest any funds in this issue unless they can afford to take the risk of losing their investment. Investors are advised to refer to the section titled "Risk Factors" in the DRHP. The contents of this website are for general information only and do not constitute an offer, invitation, or solicitation in any jurisdiction.