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Pentacle Consultants (I) Limited

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Pentacle Consultants (I) Limited (CIN U71100MH2006PLC165384) has filed a Draft Red Herring Prospectus with SEBI for an IPO comprising a fresh issue of ₹107 Cr and an offer for sale of 21.25 lakh shares. In FY26 it reported revenue of ₹92 Cr (+52.3% on FY25) and a net profit of ₹29 Cr. Promoters hold 70.8% before the IPO. Our fact-check of its claims found 9 medium or high concerns across 63 claims checked.

Read from public SEBI filings; last updated . Not investment advice.

Key signals

Read from the filing. Signals summarise it; they are not a recommendation or investment advice.

  • ValuationNot available
    Not yetThe price band isn't out, so P/E and price-to-book can't be worked out.
  • GrowthLooks fine
    74% a yearSales FY24 to FY26; latest year +52.3%.p.87
  • ProfitabilityLooks fine
    31.5% net marginFY26; operating margin improving.p.87
  • DebtLooks fine
    0.24x equity₹18.4 crore borrowed at the end of FY26.p.87
  • -32% of profitOperations brought in ₹-9.4 crore against ₹28.9 crore of profit in FY26.p.87
  • One-off incomeLook closer
    18% of profitOther and one-off income is 18% of pre-tax profit.
  • Not comparable yetFresh issue of ₹107 crore; offer for sale of 21.25 lakh shares. The two aren't in the same unit until the price band is out.p.116
  • Red flagsConcern
    9 to review63 claims checked: 1 high, 8 medium concern.
How we rate these
  • Valuation: P/E at the top of the band: up to 25x good, up to 40x watch, above that concern.
  • Growth: Sales growth per year: 20% or more good, 8% or more watch, below that concern.
  • Profitability: Net profit margin: 10% or more good, 4% or more watch, below that concern. The trend note compares operating margin with the year before (1.5 points either way).
  • Debt: Borrowings / net worth: up to 0.5x good, up to 1.5x watch, above that concern.
  • Profit into cash: Cash from operations as a share of net profit: 80% or more good, 40% or more watch, below that (or negative) concern.
  • One-off income: Other and one-off income as a share of pre-tax profit: up to 10% good, up to 30% watch, above that concern. Any one-off item management itself describes moves "good" to "watch".
  • Where the money goes: Offer for sale as a share of the whole issue: under 40% good, under 75% watch, above that concern. In an offer for sale the money goes to the selling shareholders, not the company.
  • Red flags: Fact-check results: any high-concern finding is concern, any medium is watch, otherwise good.

Rules are rules of thumb, not a verdict: a fast-growing business can reasonably carry a higher P/E, and some sectors run on debt.

The IPO

What Pentacle Consultants (I) Limited is offering, at what price, and who owns it today. Read from the DRHP; anything the company hasn't fixed yet shows as pending.

Draft under SEBI review

Price band and dates are announced only once the RHP is filed.

Fresh issue
₹107 Cr
New money for the company
Offer for sale
21.25 lakh shares
Amount set at the price band
Price band
To be announced
Announced with the RHP
Shares today
4.36 Cr
Before the IPO
Face value
₹10
Listing on
BSE & NSEEQ
Lead managers
Socradamus Capital
Registrar
MUFG Intime India
Read from p.1p.82p.83p.84+2

Where the money goes

Earmarked for specific objects
₹42 Cr

of a ₹107 Cr fresh issue

Object₹ crore% of issue
Acquisitions
Funding payment of cash purchase consideration for the proposed acquisition of pfaiX
22
21%
Working capital
Funding our incremental working capital requirements; and
20
19%
General corporate
Funding inorganic growth through unidentified acquisitions and general corporate purposes
Not fixed yet–

Amounts marked “not fixed yet” are left blank in the draft and are set once the price is decided. The offer-for-sale portion is not shown here: that money goes to the selling shareholders, not the company. Source: page 116

Who owns it

Promoters hold before the IPO
70.8%

As stated in the filing. The full shareholding table could not be cross-checked.

Valuation

Valuation comes with the price band. P/E, price-to-book and price-to-sales need an offer price, and draft filings leave it blank. We'll compute them here as soon as the RHP announces the band.

Who is selling

The offer for sale, seller by seller, as the filing itself lists them.

Selling shareholderMax shares offeredCost of acquisition
Pallavi Mahendra MorePromoter21.25 lakh₹0.03

Cost of acquisition is the weighted average price the seller originally paid per share, as stated in the filing.

Financials

What Pentacle Consultants (I) Limited earned and how, read straight from its DRHP.

Sales FY26
₹92 Cr
+52.3% vs FY25
Net profit FY26
₹29 Cr
31.5% net margin
Net worth
₹75 Cr
Debt / equity 0.24x
Operating cash flow FY26
−₹9.4 Cr
Business consumed cash
₹ crore · Consolidated · FY = year ended 31 MarchSource p.85p.87p.88
MetricFY24FY25FY26
Profit & loss
Sales306092
Sales growth–98.9%52.3%
Operating profit6.31533
Operating margin20.8%24.6%36.4%
Other income1.60.906.5
Interest1.10.991.4
Depreciation2.61.32.3
Profit before tax4.21336
Profit before tax excl. other & one-off income2.61330
Other & one-off income as % of PBT37.7%6.7%18.0%
Tax rate31.0%22.0%20.2%
Net profit2.91129
Net margin9.6%17.5%31.5%
EPS (₹)0.762.747.32
Balance sheet
Net worth314275
Borrowings7.55.918
Total assets4278115
Debt / equity0.24x0.14x0.24x
Return on equity9.4%24.8%38.4%
Cash flow
Cash from operations5.82.6-9.4
Cash from investing0.780.05-7.8
Cash from financing-1.5-2.915

How they earn

Where the revenue comes from. Each split adds up to the reported sales.

Revenue breakdown

₹ crore · Source p.38
SegmentFY24FY25FY26Share of FY26
Private sector0.23256469.4%
(Government and PSU)30352830.6%

Full statements

As printed in the filing's summary financial information, converted to ₹ crore.

₹ crore (per-share figures in ₹), as restated in the filing. Click + to see what a line is made of.Source p.87
Line itemFY24FY25FY26
Revenue from Operations306092
Other income1.60.906.5
326198
Finance costs1.10.991.4
Depreciation and amortization expense2.61.32.3
284862
Profit/(Loss) before tax4.21336
1.33.07.3
Net Profit/(Loss) for the year2.91129
2.91228
Earnings per equity share (Face value of Rs. 10/- each) Basic0.762.747.32
0.762.77.3
₹ crore (per-share figures in ₹), as restated in the filing. Click + to see what a line is made of.Source p.85p.86
Line itemFY24FY25FY26
Property, plant and equipment6.96.17.9
Goodwill4.04.04.0
Investments0.000.000.00
161528
Trade receivables122929
Cash and cash equivalents7.98.56.9
266388
Total Assets4278115
Equity share capital0.100.100.11
Other Equity314174
314275
Borrowings6.84.615
7.75.116
Borrowings0.691.33.4
Trade payables - dues to micro and small enterprises0.000.001.1
Trade payables - dues to other creditors0.321813
3.33024
Total liabilities113540
Total Equity and Liabilities4278115
₹ crore (per-share figures in ₹), as restated in the filing. Click + to see what a line is made of.Source p.88p.89
Line itemFY24FY25FY26
Net profit before tax4.21336
Profit on sale of Fixed Assets-0.200.00-3.8
Loss on sale of Fixed Assets0.030.000.00
Operating profit/(loss) before working capital changes8.61835
-3.3-13-38
5.82.6-9.4
0.780.05-7.8
-1.5-2.915
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period2.77.98.5
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents0.130.830.70
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period7.98.56.9
Cash and cash equivalents comprise of Cash on hand1.31.51.6
7.98.56.9

Discounted cash flow

What Pentacle Consultants (I) Limited's cash flow would be worth today. Change the rate, time period or growth to see how sensitive the answer is.

% / yr
years
% / yr
Worth today (10 years of cash)
₹454 Cr
Per share
–
Needs the price band.
Top of the price band
–
050100150200Year 1: ₹35 Cr projected, ₹31 Cr in today's money1Year 2: ₹42 Cr projected, ₹34 Cr in today's money2Year 3: ₹50 Cr projected, ₹36 Cr in today's money3Year 4: ₹60 Cr projected, ₹39 Cr in today's money4Year 5: ₹72 Cr projected, ₹43 Cr in today's money5Year 6: ₹86 Cr projected, ₹46 Cr in today's money6Year 7: ₹103 Cr projected, ₹50 Cr in today's money7Year 8: ₹124 Cr projected, ₹54 Cr in today's money8Year 9: ₹149 Cr projected, ₹58 Cr in today's money9Year 10: ₹179 Cr projected, ₹63 Cr in today's money10
Projected cash flow (₹ Cr) Worth today at 11% a yearAlong the bottom: years from now

Starts from FY26 net profit of ₹29 Cr, grown 20% a year (based on revenue growth FY24–FY26, capped at 20%) and discounted at 11% a year, with no value counted beyond year 10. A simple illustration from the filing's numbers, not a forecast or investment advice; small changes to the rate or growth move the answer a lot.

The short version

Start here. The story in a few minutes, with every fact tied to the page it came from.

Here’s a detail that almost nobody is picking up on: while the IPO claims suggest a certain capital structure, the actual authorized capital filed with the regulator is significantly lower. Specifically, the documents show an authorized capital of just ten lakh rupees, with no mention of a later increase to twenty-five lakh rupees.

AI-written summary of Pentacle Consultants (I) Limited's filings. Verify against the source documents.

Let's start by looking at the core corporate details from the DRHP. The Registered Office and Corporate Office for Pentacle Consultants (I) Limited are listed on page 95. This shows us where the company is officially based.

  • Registered Office and Corporate Office details are provided p.95

We also see who is handling the offer process. Socradamus Capital Private Limited is listed as the Book Running Lead Manager on page 96. This entity plays a key role in managing the book-building process for the IPO.

  • Book Running Lead Manager is Socradamus Capital Private Limited p.96

For legal and auditing purposes, the filing names specific parties. Rajani Associates is the Legal Counsel for the Offer, mentioned on page 97. And M/s. Jain Vinay & Associates are the Statutory Auditors, also listed on page 97.

  • Legal Counsel for the Offer is Rajani Associates p.97
  • Statutory Auditors are M/s. Jain Vinay & Associates p.97

Let's look at how the company's core operations have scaled. The revenue showed a massive jump, growing 74.0% from FY24 to FY26, moving from Rs. 30.3 crore to Rs. 91.7 crore. This shows a strong upward trend in the core business.

  • Revenue from Operations was Rs. 30.3 crore in FY24 and grew to Rs. 91.7 crore in FY26. p.42

When we look at profitability, the numbers tell a story of significant growth. The net profit jumped from Rs. 2.9 crore in FY24 to Rs. 28.9 crore in FY26, which represents a 99.6% increase in profit, even though the margin only hit 31.5% in FY26.

  • Net Profit for the year was Rs. 2.9 crore in FY24 and Rs. 28.9 crore in FY26. p.42
  • The net profit margin reached 31.5% in FY26. p.42

Finally, the cash flow shows a mixed picture. Cash from operations was negative, showing a 32% dip, even though the accounting profit was positive. This suggests that the core business's profit isn't immediately translating into cash flow.

  • Cash from operations was Rs. -9 crore against Rs. 29 crore of accounting profit, which is a negative 32%. p.42

When we look at the legal side, the DRHP flags several pending complaints and disputes involving the company and its promoters. For instance, there's a criminal complaint pending against the company and certain individuals related to concerns over building works, which is detailed on page 449. Furthermore, there are separate complaints pending against the company and a promoter concerning the dishonor of cheques, as noted on page 450.

  • A criminal complaint is pending against the Company and certain individuals related to concerns over building works. fact-check
  • A criminal complaint is pending against the Company, Mahendra Pundalik More, and Ganesh Pundalik related to delayed tax payments (TDS) to the Central Government. p.449
  • A criminal complaint is pending before the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate against the Company and a promoter for dishonour of cheques. p.450

The filing also points to ongoing disputes regarding tax matters and defamation. Specifically, the document mentions direct tax claims against the company amounting to ₹19.10 Lakh, which is detailed on page 453. Additionally, there's a case pending to be registered as a summary case following a miscellaneous case filed by the company and a promoter concerning defamatory statements posted on Twitter, found on page 451.

  • The Company has direct tax claims amounting to ₹19.10 Lakh. fact-check
  • A case is pending to be registered as a summary case following a miscellaneous case filed by the Company and a promoter concerning defamatory statements posted on Twitter. fact-check

Finally, the section confirms that there is a case pending regarding an appeal before the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal concerning a penalty imposed by the Competition Commission against the company and its directors for alleged collusion in a tender process, detailed on page 451. This shows past legal scrutiny related to their business dealings.

  • An appeal is pending before the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal regarding a penalty imposed by the Competition Commission against the Company and its directors for alleged collusion in a tender process. fact-check

We need to look at who controls the company and how the IPO money is being used. The company's filing shows that the promoters collectively hold 70.8% of the equity before the IPO. This means that the fresh issue, which is raising Rs. 107 crore, is being structured with significant control from the existing promoters.

  • Promoters hold 70.8% of the company before the IPO. p.313
  • The fresh issue will spend Rs. 22 crore for funding payment of cash purchase consideration for the proposed acquisition of pfaix. p.313
  • The fresh issue will spend Rs. 20 crore to fund incremental working capital requirements. p.313

Bottom line

So, to wrap this up, we've looked at the corporate setup, the explosive growth in revenue and profit, the mixed picture in the cash flow, and the history of pending legal issues. That's the picture the filing paints. What you make of all this—what you decide to do with this information—that's entirely up to you.

Red flags & fact-checks

We looked up selected claims from the filing (promoters, court cases, subsidiaries) on the open web. Here is what we found.

  • HighSubsidiary

    Pentacle Consultants (I) Limited

    100% confidence
    What the filing says

    Clause V of the Memorandum of Association was amended on September 30, 2025 to increase the authorized share capital from ₹10,0 to ₹25,0.

    What we found

    The search results confirm that Pentacle Consultants (I) Limited has filed a DRHP for an IPO and that its authorized capital is mentioned as Rs 10.0 lakhs. However, none of the provided search snippets mention an amendment to Clause V of the Memorandum of Association on September 30, 2025, to increase the authorized share capital to ₹25.0 lakhs.

  • MediumSubsidiary

    Pentacle Consultants (I) Limited

    70% confidence
    What the filing says

    Clause V of the Memorandum of Association was amended on September 30, 2025 to increase the authorized share capital from ₹10,0 to ₹25,00,0.

    What we found

    The search results confirm that Pentacle Consultants (I) Limited has filed a Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) for an IPO. One result mentions that the company's authorized capital stands at Rs 10.0 lakhs, which relates to the initial figure mentioned in the claim, but none of the provided snippets mention an amendment to Clause V of the Memorandum of Association on September 30, 2025, to increase the authorized share capital to ₹25,00,000.

  • MediumLitigation

    Pentacle Consultants (I) Limited

    70% confidence
    What the filing says

    Declaration certifying compliance with relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules/guidelines issued by the Government of India and SEBI, including SCRA, SCRR, and SEBI Act.

    What we found

    The search results indicate that there are legal proceedings involving 'Pentacle Consultants (I) Pvt Ltd' and listings related to 'Pentacle Consultants I Limited' on SEBI platforms. This suggests that the company has been involved in regulatory or public filings, which is relevant to the declaration of compliance with various regulations.

  • MediumLitigation

    Pentacle Consultants (I) Limited

    70% confidence
    What the filing says

    Declaration certifying compliance with relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules/guidelines issued by the Government of India and SEBI.

    What we found

    The search results show various legal proceedings and filings involving entities named 'Pentacle Consultants' or 'Pentacle Consultants (I) Pvt Ltd' across different dates and contexts, which relates to compliance and legal history. Some results point to court cases and SEBI listings, suggesting past interactions with regulatory bodies.

  • MediumLitigation

    Pentacle Consultants (I) Limited

    60% confidence
    What the filing says

    The Company Secretary certified compliance with provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules/guidelines issued by the Government of India and SEBI.

    What we found

    The search results show legal proceedings involving 'Pentacle Consultants' and 'Pentacle Consultants (I) Limited', suggesting past legal scrutiny. One result points to a case filed in the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, which relates to a company with a similar name.

  • MediumLitigation

    Pentacle Consultants (I) Limited

    50% confidence
    What the filing says

    A criminal complaint is pending before the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate against the Company and a promoter for dishonour of cheques.

    What we found

    The search results include a mention of a case involving Pentacle Consultants (I) Pvt Ltd and a Municipal Corporation, which might be related to the claim, but they do not explicitly confirm the pending criminal complaint mentioned in the DRHP claim. Other results relate to prospectuses and company name changes.

Inside the filing

Section-by-section summaries of the Draft Red Herring Prospectus. Turn on Detailed view at the top to expand everything.

What the company does and how it got here

Business & industry

What the company actually does, its customers, competition and the industry it sells into.

pp. 155–282

This section provides an overview of the industry context, economic outlook, and demographic parameters relevant to the company's operations. It references industry research reports and discusses projections for global and Indian economic growth, the contribution of the infrastructure sector to GDP, and trends in inflation and industrial production. Furthermore, it details demographic shifts, including population growth and the dependency ratio, which are considered drivers for consumer demand and sector opportunities.

Key points (353, showing 60)

  • Industry and market data used in this section was obtained from the “Industry Research Report on the Infrastructure Consultancy Sector” dated September 25, 2026. p.155
  • Global economic growth is projected to moderate to around 3.0% in CY26. p.155
  • India's GDP is expected to expand by 6.4% in CY26P. p.156
  • India's nominal GDP is projected to increase from USD 4.2 trillion in CY26P to USD 4.5 trillion in CY27P and further to USD 6.8 trillion by CY30P. p.156
  • India is expected to become the world's third-largest economy by CY30P, surpassing Japan and Germany. p.156

History & corporate structure

How the company came to be: key milestones, subsidiaries, acquisitions and restructurings.

pp. 283–291

The company was incorporated as a Private limited Company on November 06, 2006, and subsequently converted to a public limited company on June 29, 2026, changing its name. The company has undergone several changes to its registered office location over the years. Furthermore, the Memorandum of Association has seen several amendments regarding the authorized share capital and the scope of business. The company has a history marked by numerous consultancy assignments, project management roles, and engagements in various infrastructure and construction projects, including securing consultancy assignments for major road projects and infrastructure development.

Key points (43)

  • The company was incorporated as a Private limited Company under the name “Pentacle Consultants (I) Private Limited” on November 06, 2006. p.283
  • The company was converted from a private limited company to a public limited company on June 29, 2026, and the name was changed to “Pentacle Consultants (I) Limited”. p.283
  • The registered office was changed from 706, Palm Spring Centre, Link Road, Malad (West), Mumbai – 400 064, Maharashtra, India to 122/12th Floor, Yugdharma Tower, Opp. Inorbit Mall, Goregaon (West), - 400 104 Mumbai Maharashtra, India on May 01, 2008. p.283
  • The registered office was changed from 122/12th Floor, Yugdharma Tower, Opp. Inorbit Mall, Goregaon (West), 400 104 Mumbai Maharashtra, India to B-406, 4th Floor, Pranik Chambers Sakivihar Road, Sakinaka, Andheri East, Mumbai – 400 072, Maharashtra, India on January 25, 2018. p.283
  • The registered office was changed from B-406, 4th Floor, Pranik Chambers Sakivihar Road, Sakinaka, Andheri East, Mumbai – 400 072, Maharashtra, India to Unit No. A-1709, 17th Floor, One Lodha Place, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Delisle Road, Mumbai - 400 013, Maharashtra, India on April 17, 2023. p.283

The IPO terms and where the money goes

Cover & definitions

Headline offer terms and the glossary the rest of the document relies on.

pp. 6–90

This section provides various definitions and abbreviations used within the Draft Red Herring Prospectus. It defines terms related to the company, such as the legal name, registered office, and various corporate and financial concepts. It also outlines terms related to the offer process, including different types of bidders, application forms, and the closing dates for the bid/offer period.

Key points (87, showing 60)

  • The company's full legal name is Pentacle Consultants (I) Limited. p.6
  • The Registered Office of the company is Unit No. A - 1709, 17th Floor, One Lodha Place, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Delisle Road, Mumbai 400 013, Maharashtra, India. p.6p.7
  • The Corporate Identification Number (CIN) is U71100MH2006PLC165384. p.7
  • The Lead Managers/Registrar are referred to as the Book Running Lead Manager. p.10
  • The Bid/Offer Closing Date is the date after which Designated Intermediaries will not accept any Bids. p.10

The offer

How many shares are being sold, by whom, and on what terms.

pp. 95–102

This section details various corporate and offer-related entities for the Draft Red Herring Prospectus. It lists the Registered Office and Corporate Office details for Pentacle Consultants (I) Limited, along with its registration and corporate identity numbers. It also provides information regarding the Registrar of Companies, the Board of Directors, the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, the Book Running Lead Manager, the Registrar to the Offer, the Legal Counsel, and the Statutory Auditors. Furthermore, it outlines procedures and lists related to various Designated Intermediaries, such as Syndicate Members, Registered Brokers, and Credit Rating requirements for the offer.

Key points (27)

  • The Registered Office and Corporate Office of the Company is Pentacle Consultants (I) Limited. p.95
  • The Company Registration Number is 165384. p.95
  • The Registrar of Companies is the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai I. p.95
  • The Book Running Lead Manager is Socradamus Capital Private Limited. p.96
  • The Registrar to the Offer is MUFG Intime India Private Limited. p.96

Capital structure

Who owns what today, past share issues and what the shareholding looks like after the IPO.

pp. 103–115

The section details the authorized and issued equity share capital, outlining the structure of the company's shares before and after a proposed offer. It specifies the details regarding the offer, including the components for a fresh offer and an offer for sale by the Promoter Selling Shareholder. Furthermore, the text provides a comprehensive history of equity share allotments, including various transactions such as initial subscriptions, further issues, and bonus issues, which are detailed across different dates. It also discloses information on the shareholding of promoters and the aggregate shareholding of the Promoter Group.

Key points (33)

  • The Issued, Subscribed and Paid-Up Share Capital before the Offer is 4,35,66,408 Equity Shares. p.103
  • The Offer includes a Fresh Offer of up to [●] Equity Shares aggregating up to ₹106.70 Crore. p.103
  • The Offer includes an Offer for Sale of up to 21,25,000 Equity Shares by the Promoter Selling Shareholder. p.103
  • The Offer has been authorized pursuant to a Board resolution dated August 27, 2026 and a Special Resolution passed under 62(1)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013. p.103
  • As on the date of the Draft Red Herring Prospectus, Promoters hold an aggregate of 3,08,39,375 Equity Shares, equivalent to 70.79% of the issued, subscribed and paid-up Equity Share capital. p.106

Use of proceeds

What the money raised will be spent on: growth, debt repayment or promoters cashing out.

pp. 116–154

The Offer involves a Fresh Issue of equity shares and an Offer for Sale of existing shares. The objects of the fresh issue are intended to fund several purposes, including acquiring a proposed entity, repaying borrowings, funding working capital, and supporting inorganic growth. The Net Proceeds from the offer are proposed to be utilized for these purposes, with specific amounts allocated for various activities. The company also intends to leverage the acquisition of SIDL to enhance its service capabilities and expand its infrastructure consultancy business.

Key points (63, showing 60)

  • The Offer comprises a Fresh Issue of up to [●] Equity Shares aggregating up to ₹106.70 Crore and an Offer for sale of 21,25,000 Equity Shares aggregating to [●] million. p.116
  • The objects include funding the cash purchase consideration for the proposed acquisition of pfaiX. p.117
  • The objects include repayment and/or prepayment of outstanding borrowings availed by the Company. p.117
  • The objects include funding incremental working capital requirements. p.117
  • The objects include funding inorganic growth through unidentified acquisitions and general corporate purposes. p.117

The numbers behind the story

Financial information

Revenue, profit, debt, cash flow and the auditors' notes behind them.

pp. 318–447

This section details the independent auditor's examination report on the restated consolidated financial information for Pentacle Consultants (I) Limited, covering financial years ended March 31, 2026, 2025, and 2024. The report outlines the scope of work, the responsibilities of the Board of Directors and Management, and the reliance placed on various audited and unexamined financial statements from the Group and its subsidiaries. The auditors confirm that the restated financial information has been prepared in accordance with relevant regulations and does not contain qualifications requiring adjustments.

Key points (310, showing 60)

  • Restated Consolidated Financial Information was prepared in accordance with the Act, SEBI ICDR Regulations and the Guidance Note. p.319
  • The preparation of the Restated Consolidated Financial Information is the responsibility of the Board of Directors. p.319
  • Auditors did not audit the financial statements of 2 foreign subsidiaries, whose total assets for the year ended March 31, 2026, were ₹44.81 Crore. p.320
  • Restated standalone special purpose IndAS converged financial statements showed Total Revenue of ₹34.38 Crore for the year ended March 31, 2026. p.320
  • Restated standalone special purpose IndAS converged financial statements showed Net Cash Inflows/ (Outflows) of Rs. (40.54) million for the year ended March 31, 2026. p.320

Who runs and controls the company

Related-party transactions

Business done between the company and people or firms connected to its owners.

pp. 91–94

This section details various related party transactions undertaken by the Company for the financial years ended March 31, 2026, 2025, and 2024, as per Ind AS 24 and SEBI ICDR Regulations. It lists key management personnel, directors, and relatives, along with various relationships such as ownership, service agreements, and remuneration. The disclosures include transactions involving various subsidiaries, revenue sharing entities, and loans, categorized by the nature of the transaction.

Key points (13)

  • Key Management Personnel (KMP) includes Mahendra Pundalik More as Non-Executive Director & Chairman (w.e.f. 07 August, 2026). p.91
  • Ganesh Pundalik More is listed as a Promoter & Non-Executive Director (w.ef 3 Sept 2015). p.91
  • Astra Homes Private Limited is a Subsidiary with 98% holding, effective from 24 February 2010. p.91
  • Pentacle Consultants I Pvt Ltd has a 65% holding in the Revenue sharing entity, effective from 19th Feb 2019. p.91
  • Pentacle Cemosa has a 95% holding in the Revenue sharing entity, effective from 21 September 2021. p.91

Management & board

Directors and senior management: who they are, their background and pay.

pp. 292–312

The company has eight directors on its Board as of the filing date, comprising one Executive Director, three Non-Executive Directors, and four Independent Directors, in compliance with corporate governance norms. The Board includes Mahendra Pundalik More as the Chairperson and Non-Executive Director, and Avadhut Shridhar Kshirsagar as the Managing Director. Several other directors are listed with their respective designations, terms, and directorships. The document also details various aspects concerning the directors' relationships, borrowing powers, and terms of appointment.

Key points (41)

  • The Board has eight Directors on the Board as on the date of the Draft Red Herring Prospectus, including two women directors. p.292
  • Mahendra Pundalik More is the Chairperson and Non-Executive Director. p.292
  • Avadhut Shridhar Kshirsagar is the Managing Director. p.292
  • Rajendra Dinkar Phatarpekar is an Independent Director with over forty-nine years of experience in civil engineering and public health engineering. p.294
  • Tanuja Pradeep Bandivadekar is an Independent Director and holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. p.294

Promoters

The people or entities controlling the company, and what else they own.

pp. 313–317

The company's promoters are Mahendra Pundalik More, Pallavi Mahendra More, and Ganesh Pundalik More. Collectively, they hold 70.79% of the pre-issued, subscribed, and paid-up equity share capital. Mahendra Pundalik More holds 29.38% of the equity shares, while Pallavi Mahendra More holds 41.30%. Ganesh Pundalik More holds a small percentage of 0.11%. The document details various aspects of the promoters' identities, including their qualifications, associated ventures, and relationships within the Promoter Group. Furthermore, the company has not declared or paid any dividends during the financial years ending March 31, 2026, March 31, 2025, and March 31, 2024.

Key points (4)

  • Mahendra Pundalik More is the Promoter, Chairman, and Non-Executive Director of the Company and holds 1,27,99,500 Equity Shares, representing 29.38% of the issued equity share capital. p.313
  • Pallavi Mahendra More is a director of Astra Homes Private Limited, where she is involved in residential real estate development initiatives. p.314
  • The Promoters have not disassociated themselves from any other company or firm in the three years preceding the Draft Red Herring Prospectus, with exceptions listed for Mahendra Pundalik More, Pallavi Mahendra More, and Ganesh Pundalik More. p.315
  • No payment or benefits by the company to the promoters or members of the Promoter Group has been made during the two years preceding the Draft Red Herring Prospectus. p.315

Updates since the first filing

Addenda, corrigenda and the abridged prospectus, newest first.

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Pentacle Consultants (I) Limited IPO: common questions

Short answers drawn from the filings above.

How big is the Pentacle Consultants (I) Limited IPO?

Pentacle Consultants (I) Limited's IPO comprises a fresh issue of ₹107 Cr and an offer for sale of 21.25 lakh shares, according to its Draft Red Herring Prospectus. The price band has not been announced yet: draft filings leave it blank and it is set in the Red Herring Prospectus.

What are Pentacle Consultants (I) Limited's revenue and profit?

Pentacle Consultants (I) Limited reported revenue from operations of ₹92 Cr in FY26, +52.3% versus FY25. Net profit was ₹29 Cr (FY25: ₹11 Cr). Revenue grew at a compound rate of 74.0% a year from FY24 to FY26. Figures are read from the DRHP, as printed there.

How much do promoters own in Pentacle Consultants (I) Limited?

Promoters hold 70.8% of Pentacle Consultants (I) Limited before the IPO.

How will Pentacle Consultants (I) Limited use the IPO money?

The fresh-issue proceeds are earmarked for: Funding payment of cash purchase consideration for the proposed acquisition of pfaiX (₹22 Cr); Funding our incremental working capital requirements; and (₹20 Cr); Funding inorganic growth through unidentified acquisitions and general corporate purposes (amount not fixed yet). The offer-for-sale portion goes to the selling shareholders, not the company.

What are the red flags in Pentacle Consultants (I) Limited's DRHP?

We fact-checked 63 claims from the filing against the open web: 1 raised a high concern, 8 medium and 1 low. The most notable: The search results confirm that Pentacle Consultants (I) Limited has filed a DRHP for an IPO and that its authorized capital is mentioned as Rs 10.0 lakhs.… The search results confirm that Pentacle Consultants (I) Limited has filed a Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) for an IPO. One result mentions that the… The search results indicate that there are legal proceedings involving 'Pentacle Consultants (I) Pvt Ltd' and listings related to 'Pentacle Consultants I… This is an automated screen, not a verdict; each finding links to its sources.

What does Pentacle Consultants (I) Limited do?

Here’s a detail that almost nobody is picking up on: while the IPO claims suggest a certain capital structure, the actual authorized capital filed with the regulator is significantly lower. Specifically, the documents show an authorized capital of just ten lakh rupees, with no mention of a later increase to…

Who manages the Pentacle Consultants (I) Limited IPO?

Book running lead managers: Socradamus Capital Private Limited. Registrar to the offer: MUFG Intime India Private Limited. Shares are proposed to list on BSE and NSE.

Where can I read the original Pentacle Consultants (I) Limited IPO documents?

All 2 filings for Pentacle Consultants (I) Limited (DRHP) are listed on this page with links to the original PDFs on SEBI's website. Every page reference cites the exact page of the source document.

Source documents

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DRHPDraft Red Herring Prospectus
Pentacle Consultants (I) Limited - DRHP · 6 Oct 2026
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Pentacle Consultants I Limited · 6 Oct 2026
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