Kataline IPO (DRHP filed)
Kataline Limited filed its draft red herring prospectus with SEBI on 5 Oct 2026. Price band, lot size and issue dates are announced only after SEBI observations and the RHP filing.
Last updated
- Stage
- DRHP Filed
- DRHP filed
- 5 Oct 2026
- Days since
- 13
- Issue size
- —
- Board
- Mainboard
- Price band
- TBA
Kataline IPO status
Kataline Limited filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with SEBI on . The issue can open only after SEBI issues its observations and the company files the RHP with the price band.
| DRHP filed | 5 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|
| Days since filing | 13 |
| SEBI observation | Awaited |
| Price band | TBA |
| Issue dates | TBA |
Share reservation by category
| Category | Shares Details |
|---|---|
| Qualified Institutions | Not More Than 50% of the Net Issue |
| Retail Investors | Not Less Than 35% of the Net Issue |
| Non-Institutional | Not Less Than 15% of the Net Issue |
Kataline Limited financials
Between 31 Mar 2025 and 31 Mar 2026, Income rose from ₹159.54 Cr to ₹224 Cr, and profit after tax rose from ₹16.65 Cr to ₹26.83 Cr. The PAT margin for 31 Mar 2026 was 11.98%.
| Period ended | 31 Mar 2026 | 31 Mar 2025 | 31 Mar 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | 153.31 | 119.71 | 97.02 |
| Total Income | 224.00 | 159.54 | 158.19 |
| Profit After Tax | 26.83 | 16.65 | 17.56 |
| EBITDA | 36.26 | 24.46 | 23.70 |
| Net Worth | 115.54 | 88.70 | 72.11 |
| Reserve & Surplus | 88.24 | 61.41 | 71.22 |
| Total Borrowings | 0.41 | 0.00 | 0.09 |
₹ in crore, as stated in the prospectus.
Key performance indicators
| KPI | 31 Mar 2026 | 31 Mar 2025 | 31 Mar 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROE % | 26.27 | 20.71 | 27.72 |
| ROCE % | 34.86 | 28.18 | 38.14 |
| Debt / Equity | 0.01 | -0.08 | -0.06 |
| RoNW % | 26.27 | 20.71 | 27.72 |
| Pat Margin % | 12.16 | 10.47 | 11.24 |
Objectives
The company intends to allocate the net proceeds from the offering to the following objectives.
| Sr | Objective | Est Amt (₹ Cr.) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Funding working capital requirements of our Company | 70.00 |
| 2 | Funding capital expenditure for the upgradation of Manufacturing Facility of our Company | 28.05 |
| 3 | Funding capital expenditure for purchase of project execution equipment by our Company | 9.02 |
| 4 | General Corporate purposes | — |
| Total | 107.07 |
About Kataline Limited
Incorporated in June 2008, Kataline Limited is an integrated traffic safety solutions provider engaged in the manufacture and supply of road safety marking products and execution of traffic safety projects. The Company's product portfolio comprises hot-applied thermoplastic materials, cold-applied plastics, water- and solvent-based road safety marking paints, and various road safety components and devices. These products are used across highways, expressways, urban roads, airports, industrial facilities, parking areas, pedestrian walkways and cycle tracks. In addition, the Company undertakes end-to-end traffic safety project execution, including surface preparation, application of road markings and installation of road safety products using specialised road marking equipment.
Integrated Operations and Manufacturing
The Company follows an integrated business model encompassing market research, product development, manufacturing, quality control, distribution and on-ground project execution. Its manufacturing facility is spread across approximately 28,854 square metres and is equipped with automated and semi-automated production lines. The Company also operates an in-house laboratory that is ISO/IEC 17025:2017 certified and NABL accredited, supporting product testing, quality control and assurance.
Distribution Network
The Company's distribution network comprises 17 distributors across 16 cities and 14 states and union territories. This network is further supported by 15 warehouses located across 15 cities and 11 states and union territories, enabling the Company to efficiently manage product distribution and fulfil customer requirements across key markets.
Customer Base
During the last three Fiscals, the Company has served customers across 24 states and union territories in India. Its customer base comprises road contractors, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractors, distributors and government agencies, reflecting the diverse applications of its products and project execution capabilities.
As of March 31, 2026, Kataline Limited had a workforce of 145 employees deployed across manufacturing and plant operations, sales, project execution, product development, quality control, finance, human resources, supply chain and other corporate functions.
Promoters
Amit Arvind Thatte
Ketaki Amit Thatte
Abhishek Amit Thatte
Contact details
Kataline Limited
39/A, Sai Rudra, Panchal Layout
Near Wasudeo Nagar Metro Station
Hingna Road
Nagpur, Maharashtra, 440016
Telephone: +91 712 223 3968
Email: cs@katalineindia.com
Website: https://katalineindia.com/
Kataline IPO FAQs
- Has Kataline IPO filed for an IPO?
- Kataline Limited filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with SEBI on 5 Oct 2026.
- When will the Kataline IPO open?
- Issue dates are announced after SEBI observations and the RHP filing. They are not available yet.
- What is the Kataline IPO price band?
- The price band is announced a few days before the issue opens. It is not available yet.
Details are from the draft prospectus and can change in the final RHP. This is not investment advice.