Taparia Tools Ltd

India's pioneer hand-tool maker: ₹1,023 Cr revenue, ₹152 Cr profit, zero debt and a ₹35 dividend — traded off-market because the BSE quote is frozen.

UnlistedHigh liquidityHand tools manufacturingISIN INE614R01014Hand toolsDebt freeHigh dividend

Indicative price

₹5,200.00

+0.00 (+0.00%) today

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Market cap

₹7,894 Cr

1.52 Cr shares

P/E ratio

52.09

Sector average 40

Book value

₹329.38

P/B 15.79

1-year return

+14.38%

52w ₹4,160 – ₹6,500

52-week low ₹4,16052-week high ₹6,500

Currently 44% of the way through its 52-week range.

Indicative price history

1Y change

+15.41% ₹4,506 → ₹5,200

6,1955,7175,2394,7614,283Sept 25Nov 25Feb 26Apr 26Jun 26Sept 26

52-week band in this window: ₹4,468.41 – ₹6,009.92. Weekly indicative marks, not exchange-traded prices.

Key highlights

  • FY26 revenue ₹1,023.41 Cr, PAT ₹151.53 Cr (up 23.7%), zero debt, ₹222 Cr net cash.
  • Final dividend of ₹35 per share for FY26; ROE around 35–38%.
  • Promoter Taparia family holds 71.53%; only about 1.52 Cr shares in issue.

About Taparia Tools

Taparia Tools Limited, incorporated in 1965 and in production since 1969 in technical collaboration with Bahco of Sweden, is one of India's oldest and largest hand-tool brands. From factories at Satpur (Nashik) and Goa it makes spanners, pliers, screwdrivers, hammers, wrenches, cutting tools and tool kits sold through a nationwide dealer network under the Taparia brand.

The business is highly profitable and debt-free. Revenue from operations rose from ₹912.89 Cr in FY25 to ₹1,023.41 Cr in FY26, profit before tax from ₹164.88 Cr to ₹202.22 Cr and net profit to ₹151.53 Cr. Net cash was about ₹222 Cr (₹146 per share) and return on equity around 35–38%. The board recommended a final dividend of ₹35 per share for FY26.

The company's shares are technically listed on BSE (scrip 505685) but have not traded meaningfully for years, so the exchange quote of about ₹12 bears no relation to value. Genuine transfers happen in the unlisted market, where dealers quote ₹5,000–6,000 per share. The Taparia family and associates hold about 71.5% of the 1.52 Cr shares.

Revenue and profit totals come from published results; FY24 revenue and the balance-sheet split are reconstructed around reported totals and should be treated as approximate.

Where the revenue comes from

  • Hand tools – domestic dealer sales82%

    Spanners, pliers, screwdrivers, hammers, wrenches sold through distributors

  • Exports10%

    Tools meeting US, British and German standards for overseas markets

  • Tool kits, accessories & traded goods8%

    Power-tool accessories and bought-out items

Products & services

Spanners & wrenches

Double-ended, ring, combination and adjustable spanners made to Bahco-derived process standards.

Pliers & cutters

Combination pliers, long-nose pliers, cable cutters and specialised cutting tools.

Screwdrivers & hammers

Insulated and precision screwdriver ranges plus ball-pein and claw hammers.

Tool kits & accessories

Assembled kits for households, automobiles and industrial maintenance.

What works

  • • Six decades of brand equity in hand tools with a Bahco-derived manufacturing process and 1,200 employees across Nashik and Goa.
  • • Net profit margin near 15%, ROE above 35%, no borrowings and ₹222 Cr of net cash.
  • • Consistent dividends (₹35 per share for FY26) backed by strong operating cash flow.

What to watch

  • • Shares can only be bought and sold off-market because BSE trading is dormant; liquidity and price discovery depend on a handful of dealers.
  • • At roughly ₹5,200 the stock trades near 52x FY26 earnings — a full valuation for a mature manufacturing business.
  • • Promoter holding of 71.5% and a closely held board limit minority influence; any future delisting or reverse book-build would set the exit price.