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Tonbo Imaging India IPO

Mainboard IPO · Open now · price band ₹665–₹700

₹665–₹700price band
₹14,700minimum (21 shares)
₹852 crissue size
Closes Mon 19 OctOpen now

Key points

  • 100% offer for sale: the company gets no money. Existing shareholders are selling ₹852 cr of shares.
  • GMP ₹505–525 (+72.1% to +75.0%) over ₹700. Unofficial, changes often.
  • FY26: income ₹370 cr (−22.0%), profit ₹50.88 cr (−30.1%).

Subscription so far: 7.77x

QIB3.95x
NII14.35x
Retail7.12x
Employees13.12x

Times the shares on offer that investors have applied for, by category (exchange data, updates a few times a day).

Timetable

  1. OpensThu 15 Oct
  2. ClosesMon 19 Oct
  3. AllotmentWed 21 Oct
  4. RefundThu 22 Oct
  5. Shares in dematThu 22 Oct
  6. ListingFri 23 Oct

Dates after the closing day are tentative and can shift by a day.

Why is Tonbo Imaging India raising money?

New money to company (fresh issue): ₹0 crTo selling shareholders (OFS): ₹852 cr

This IPO is entirely an offer for sale. The company does not receive any money; the ₹852 cr goes to the shareholders who are selling. The business itself gets no new capital from this IPO.

Who is selling

  • CEAQ Technologies Private LimitedCorporate₹350 cr
  • CEAQ Technologies Pte. Ltd.Corporate₹291 cr
  • Arvind Kondangi LakshmikumarPromoter₹80.5 cr
  • Ankit KumarPromoter₹40.6 cr
  • Vinimaya Advisory LLPPromoter₹23.78 cr
  • Cecilia D’SouzaPromoter₹16.1 cr

7 more sellers with smaller amounts.

Grey market premium (GMP)

₹505 to ₹525GMP per share
₹1,205 to ₹1,225implied listing price
+72.1% to +75.0%over the ₹700 upper price

Unofficial. GMP is what traders in an unregulated market say they will pay before listing. No exchange publishes it, it can change several times a day and it is often wrong on listing day. Range from 2 market websites, checked 18 Oct 2026, 03:23 PM IST.

About Tonbo Imaging India

Incorporated in December 2003, Tonbo Imaging India Limited is a global defence electronics original equipment manufacturer (OEM) engaged in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced electro-optic, infrared (EO/IR), embedded vision, communication, guidance, and surveillance systems for defence and security applications. The company offers a diversified portfolio of battlefield solutions, including thermal imaging systems, weapon sights, missile seekers, fire control systems, missile guidance systems, targeting systems, and handheld thermal imaging devices.

Tactical systems: These systems are focused on the functions of imaging, surveillance, reconnaissance and targeting.

Platform systems: Two kinds of platform systems – (a) subsystems that can provide observation and fire control capabilities to a range of aerial, ground and weapon platforms and (b) end platforms that actually perform the task of threat neutralization.

Strengths the company highlights

  • Leading defence electronics OEM with proprietary electro-optic and thermal imaging technologies.
  • Strong in-house R&D capabilities with complete ownership of core intellectual property.
  • Diversified portfolio of battlefield surveillance, targeting, guidance, and imaging solutions.
  • Global presence with 28,000+ deployed systems across 24 countries and ITAR-free export capability.
  • Asset-light, innovation-driven business model supported by healthy financial performance.
  • Experienced management team with deep expertise in defence technology and product development.

Financials (₹ crore)

Tonbo Imaging India Ltd.'s revenue decreased by 22% and profit after tax (PAT) dropped by 30% between the years ending March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025.

₹ croreJun 2026Mar 2026Mar 2025Mar 2024
Total Income37370474432
Profit After Tax-18517369
EBITDA-13105139112
Net worth539553490230
Borrowing1301167896
Assets783783726575

Restated figures from the offer document. A part-year period (for example 3 months to June) is not comparable with a full year.

Valuation and returns

78.83xP/E before the IPO · after: -ve
₹4,009.75 Crmarket value at the upper price
18.58% → 15.72%promoter holding, before → after
Jun 2026Mar 2026
ROE-3.25%9.75%
ROCE-4.31%14.54%
RoNW-3.25%9.75%
PAT Margin-47.52%13.75%
EBITDA Margin-36.21%28.85%
NAV94.0196.57
P/B (x)–7.25

P/E = price ÷ earnings per share. A negative P/E means the company made a loss. Compare with listed peers in the same business before reading much into it.

Promoters: Ankit Kumar, Arvind Kondangi Lakshmikumar and Cecilia D’Souza.

Issue details

Price band
₹665–₹700
Lot size
21 shares
Minimum investment
₹14,700 (1 lot at ₹700)
Total issue size
₹852 cr (1.22 crore shares)
Fresh issue / OFS
OFS only
Face value
₹2 per share
Reserved for
QIB 50% · NII 15% · Retail 35%
Anchor investors
₹255 cr (already allotted)
Employee discount
₹65 per share
Retail limit
up to ₹2,00,000
UPI mandate deadline
19-Oct-2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
Listing on
BSE, NSE
Lead managers
JM Financial Limited, IIFL Capital Services Limited
Registrar (allotment status)
KFin Technologies Limited · tonbo.ipo@kfintech.com

Offer document (RHP) on NSE: download. It is long; the "Objects of the Offer" and "Risk Factors" chapters matter most.

Quick answers

Does Tonbo Imaging India get the IPO money?

No. The IPO is 100% offer for sale, so all ₹852 cr goes to the selling shareholders.

What is the minimum investment in the Tonbo Imaging India IPO?

One lot of 21 shares, which costs ₹14,700 at the upper price of ₹700.

When will Tonbo Imaging India list?

The tentative listing date is Fri 23 Oct, with allotment on Wed 21 Oct.

Company figures are from the offer document as summarised by market websites; issue details and subscription are from NSE. Updated 18 Oct 2026, 03:23 PM IST. Education only, not investment advice. Read the offer document, especially the risk factors, before applying. All IPOs →