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Dhara Rail Projects Ltd

IPO
SMENSERailway Projects & Maintenance
Opens
23 Dec 2025
Closes
26 Dec 2025
Listing
31 Dec 2025
Issue Size
Cr
Price Band
₹120₹126

Issue Details

Issue Size

Cr

Fresh Issue

Cr

OFS

Cr

Price Band

₹120₹126

Lot Size

1000

₹1,26,000

Face Value

₹10

Listing Price

₹150

Important Dates

Open Date

23 Dec 2025

Close Date

26 Dec 2025

Allotment

29 Dec 2025

Refund

30 Dec 2025

Listing

31 Dec 2025

About Company

Incorporated in 2010, Dhara Rail Projects Ltd is an ISO 9001:2015 certified company providing various services for railway rolling stock systems.

The company provides annual maintenance contracts (AMC) and repair services for train lighting systems across all types of trains, including Vande Bharat.

It undertakes AMC and repairs for Overhead Equipment (OHE) maintenance vehicles (Tower Wagons).

The company provides AMC and repairs of Power Car equipment and HVAC systems in trains.

It executes supply, installation, testing and commissioning (SITC) of electrical equipment for all types of railway rolling stock.

The company also offers outsourced services for coach operations and troubleshooting.

Dhara Rail Projects mainly works with the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, either by directly participating in tenders or working with OEMs.

Objects of the Issue

#DescriptionAmount (₹ Cr)
1Repayment and/or pre-payment, in full or part, of borrowing availed by the Company.₹7
2To meet working capital requirements of the Company.₹30.5
3General corporate purposes.₹6.87

Financial Performance

Share Reservations

QIB

18,89,000

Anchor

11,33,000

NII

5,67,000

Retail

13,24,000

Employee

0

Total

39,84,000

RHP Insights

AI-powered analysis from Red Herring Prospectus

AI Research

SME IPO with Pure Fresh Issue

The ₹50.20 crore IPO is entirely a fresh issue, indicating funds are being raised for debt reduction, working capital and general corporate purposes.

Impact: Moderate

Strong Growth in Revenue and Profit

Revenue increased by around 40% and PAT by 120% between FY 2024 and FY 2025, reflecting strong operational traction.

Impact: High

High Return Ratios with Elevated Leverage

The company reports high ROE and RoNW alongside a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.66 in FY 2025, indicating strong returns but with leverage risk.

Impact: Moderate

Focused Railway Maintenance and Project Player

Business concentration in railway rolling stock and electrical systems provides specialization but also links growth to railway capex and policy.

Impact: Moderate

Issue Valuation Appears Fully Priced

Analyst review notes that, based on recent financials, the issue is fully priced though suitable for well-informed investors with a long-term view.

Impact: Low

SWOT Analysis

AI-generated strategic view

AI-generated

Strengths

  • Diversified order book of projects across India with an order book of Rs 14,409.81 lakhs as on September 29, 2025.
  • Revenue generated from multiple geographies reducing concentration risk.
  • Assured quality services supported by ISO 9001:2015 certification.
  • Experienced senior management team with domain knowledge in railway projects.

Weaknesses

  • Business dependent on contracts from Ministry of Railways and related entities, leading to tender-based revenue visibility.
  • High working capital requirements typical of EPC and maintenance contracts.
  • Boost in bottom line from FY25 onwards may raise sustainability concerns.
  • Operating in a sector exposed to regulatory and policy changes in Indian Railways.

Opportunities

  • Increasing investments in Indian Railways modernization and rolling stock upgrades.
  • Rising focus on specialized maintenance and AMC outsourcing by Indian Railways.
  • Potential to expand services to more zones and divisions across India.
  • Scope for adding new service lines within rolling stock and electrical systems.

Threats

  • High competition in railway EPC and maintenance contracts, including from larger players.
  • Dependence on government tendering process and budget allocations.
  • Delay in payments or project execution can impact cash flows.
  • Changes in technical standards or qualification norms for tenders.

Dhara Rail Projects Ltd - Documents & Links

Registrar

Bigshare Services Pvt.Ltd.

Contact: +91-22-6263 8200

ipo@bigshareonline.comWebsite

Company contact

Dhara Rail Projects Ltd

Address: Gala No. O, 196-K, Girgaum Gaiwadi, Girgaum, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400004

cs@drppl.comhttps://drppl.com/

Lead managers

Hem Securities Ltd.

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