214  Total SME IPOs listed in 2025

9,804.70 Crs.  Total funds raised in 2025

145  SME IPOs listed with Gain in 2025

69  SME IPOs listed with loss in 2025

214  Total SME IPOs listed in 2025

9,804.70 Crs.  Total funds raised in 2025

145  SME IPOs listed with Gain in 2025

69  SME IPOs listed with loss in 2025

214  Total SME IPOs listed in 2025

9,804.70 Crs.  Total funds raised in 2025

145  SME IPOs listed with Gain in 2025

69  SME IPOs listed with loss in 2025

214  Total SME IPOs listed in 2025

9804.70 Crs.  Total funds raised in 2,025.00

145  SME IPOs listed with Gain in 2025

69  SME IPOs listed with loss in 2025

Rubicon Research IPO Review

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Rubicon Research IPO Date
  • IPO Open Date:
    9 Oct 2025
  • IPO Close Date:
    13 Oct 2025
  • IPO Allotment Date:
    14 Oct 2025
  • Tentative Refund Date:
    15 Oct 2025
  • IPO Listing:
    16 Oct 2025
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Rubicon Research IPO Overview

Sector Update

Rubicon Research caters to Pharmaceutical sector; pharmaceutical formulations company engaged in developing, manufacturing, and marketing branded specialty and generic prescription pharmaceutical products. Globally, India is the 11 th largest exporter of pharmaceutical finished formulations (FDF) by value . Formulation exports from India have grown from USD 15.9 billion (INR 1,132.1 billion) in 2019 to USD 22.9 billion (INR 1,961.4 billion) in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 35.4 billion (INR 3,026.3 billion) by 2029 at a CAGR of 9.1% from 2024 to 2029.

Growth drivers

Indian pharmaceutical player with a complete focus on regulated markets, particularly US. The company has 72 active ANDAs and nine active NDAs approved by, and one over-the-counter (“OTC”) monograph listed with, the US FDA.

Financial Update:
(comparison of FY25 and FY26 )
Revenue ₹1,284.27 cr ₹1.00 cr
PAT ₹134.36 cr ₹173.20 cr (+28.91%)
PAT Margin 10.46 % 12.28 % (+17.40%)
EBITDA ₹267.88 cr ₹79.73 cr (-70.24%)
EBITDA Margin 20.86 % 22.62 % (+8.44%)
ROE 32.56 % 7.29 % (-77.61%)
ROCE 26.45 % 6.80 % (-74.29%)
D/E 0.81 0.84 (+3.70%)
Business Diversification

Manufacturing and export of formulations spanning a diverse range of dosage forms and therapeutic areas. Technologically advanced manufacturing units are equipped to produce various oral solid dosage forms, oral liquid dosage forms, and nasal sprays, across therapy areas such as CNS, CVS, pain management, musculoskeletal and respiratory health. Revenue from the sale of pharmaceutical goods is the prime source of revenue and the US market is the major contributor to revenues.

IPO Valuation

PE Ratio: 46.13x Average Sector PE Ratio: 27.74x

Rubicon Research IPO Reservation

Rubicon Research IPO Share Allocation
NII (HNI) Shares Offered: 4254299
Retail Shares Offered: 2836200
Total Shares Offered: 7090499
Rubicon Research IPO Lot Size
Application Lot Shares Amount
Retail (Min) 1 30 ₹14550
Retail (Max) 30 390 ₹189150
S-HNI (Min) 14 420 ₹203700
S-HNI (Max) 68 2040 ₹989400
B-HNI (Min) 69 2070 ₹1003950

Interesting facts about IPO

IPO Size: ₹ 1377.50 Cr.

Avg IPO Size (Sector Based):

₹ 1,326.67 cr.


SME IPO so far in this sector:

25

Merchant Banker: Axis Capital

SME IPO by BRLM so far:

167


SME IPO so far in this city:

207

PE Ratio: 46.13

Average Sector PE Ratio:

27.74 X

Price Band (Upper): ₹ 485.00

Listing Price:

₹ [●]

Business Profile

Rubicon Research is a pharmaceutical formulations company, driven by innovation through focused research and development, with an increasing portfolio of specialty products and drug-device combination products targeting regulated markets and in particular the United States.

Based on the peer set (of six listed Indian companies assessed by F&S, and Company's Company). Rubicon Research is the only Indian pharmaceutical player with a complete focus on regulated markets. According to F&S, between Fiscals 2022 and 2024, Rubicon Research were the fastest growing Indian pharmaceuticals formulations company with a CAGR for total revenue of 62.5% which was five times higher than the average (of 11 companies, including us) assessed by F&S.

According to F&S, in Fiscal 2024, Rubicon Research ranked among the top 10 Indian companies in terms of total Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) approvals. Rubicon Research received 14 ANDA approvals from the US FDA in Fiscal 2024, 12 ANDA approvals in Fiscal 2023 and nine ANDA approvals in Fiscal 2022.

According to F&S, in Fiscal 2024, among Company's 55 commercialized products (Commercialized Products) in the US, Rubicon Research held a market share of more than 25% by volume for seven products. Furthermore,according to F&S, none of Company's manufacturing facilities have received an Official Action Indicated (OAI) status by the US FDA since 2013. 

Strengths and Challenges as per DRHP

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  • Established marketing, sales, and distribution platform in the US.
  • Strong track record of compliance combined with expertise in cost effective manufacturing.
  • Strong Profitability margins in Q1FY26 and over last two fiscals.
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  • Geographical revenue concentration in US
  • Highly regulated sector
  • Top five customers contributed 71.22%, 65.14% and 62.99%, and 77.04% and 70.46% of revenue from sale of goods in FY 2025, 2024 and 2023, and for Q1FY26 and Q1FY25.
  • Net losses in previous years.
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IPO Date
16th Oct 2025


IPO Size
₹ 1,377.50 Cr.

Total Assets
₹ 1,647.59 Cr.

Revenue
₹ 1,409.96 Cr.

PAT
₹ 173.20 Cr.

PAT Margin
12.28 %

Leverage Ratio
0.84 x

PE Multiple
46.13 x

EV/EBITDA
26.30 x

Notes:
1) All the above data is at the time of IPO
2) Revenue and Pat is taken on annualised basis

Rubicon Research IPO Objectives (Objects of Offer) and expected Utilisation

Prepayment or scheduled repayment of all or a portion of certain outstanding borrowings availed by Company's Company
310

Funding inorganic growth through unidentified acquisitions and other strategic initiatives and General corporate purposes
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Track Record of (Merchant Banker)/merchant Banker Report

Axis Capital Limited, based in Mumbai is the Lead Manager (BRLM) of Rubicon Research IPO. Axis Capital Limited has handled (17) SME IPOs till date of which (76%) of the SME IPOs have been listed with listing gains. Read full review of Axis Capital Limited .

IIFL Securities Limited, based in Mumbai is the Lead Manager (BRLM) of Rubicon Research IPO. IIFL Securities Limited has handled (17) SME IPOs till date of which (76%) of the SME IPOs have been listed with listing gains. Read full review of IIFL Securities Limited .

Jm Financial Limited, based in Mumbai is the Lead Manager (BRLM) of Rubicon Research IPO. Jm Financial Limited has handled (17) SME IPOs till date of which (76%) of the SME IPOs have been listed with listing gains. Read full review of Jm Financial Limited .

SBI Capital Markets Limited, based in Mumbai is the Lead Manager (BRLM) of Rubicon Research IPO. SBI Capital Markets Limited has handled (17) SME IPOs till date of which (76%) of the SME IPOs have been listed with listing gains. Read full review of SBI Capital Markets Limited .

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FAQs

Rubicon Research IPO may offer opportunites, depending on your investment strategy. For in-depth analysis, risk factors, and KPIs, check our detailed report on Rubicon Research Financial Review Page

Rubicon Research IPO subscription was X. IPO subscription refers to applications received in an IPO by each quota, i.e., QIB, Retail, and NII. In some IPOs, Eligible employee quota and shareholder’s quota are also present. Learn more about IPO subscriptions here.

Rubicon Research IPO listed at a listing price of against the offer price of 485.00.

The current market price of Rubicon Research is .

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