
About The Chemo Pharma Laboratories
The Chemo Pharma Laboratories is a publicly listed company based in Mumbai (India) founded in 1942. Bulk drugs and pharmaceuticals have been developed since 1942. Its chief executive, as recorded, is Shanta Somani. Its Indian entity Starsource Multitrade Limited reported revenue of βΉ62 Lakh. Its focus areas include Biopharma Outsourcing, CDMO, Small Molecules & Peptides and API Production. Similar companies include Laurus Labs, Symbiotec and SeQuent; 2 of its 3 listed similar companies have raised funding.
Company details
The Chemo Pharma Laboratories was founded in 1942 in Mumbai, India, within the pharmaceutical sector. Operations have centered on manufacturing pharmaceuticals, with diversification into bulk drug production. A temporary cessation of business occurred, followed by revival through internal cash resources. Future plans include expansion of bulk drug activities and additional diversification efforts. Leadership is provided by CEO Shanta Somani.
- Headquarters Mumbai, India
- Stage Public
- SectorsHealthcare
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- Website thechemopharmalaboratoriesltd.com
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- Legal Name Starsource Multitrade Limited
- Market Cap₹17.10 Cr
STARSOURCE · BSE
- Share Price₹108.30
-5.00% today
- EBITDA−₹1.84 Cr
FY 2015-16
- Net Profit₹0.11 Cr
FY 2015-16
- P/E (TTM)54.4x
P/B 1.7x
Associated legal entities of The Chemo Pharma Laboratories
The Chemo Pharma Laboratories is associated with 2 registered companies on The Company Check; the primary company is Starsource Multitrade Limited, a listed company. Each company page carries the filings, financials, charges and directors of that entity.
| Legal entity | Status | Incorporated | Registered in | Revenue (FY 2025) | Employees | Directors | Company page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starsource Multitrade Limited Listed CIN L46900MH1942PLC003556 | Active | 17 Aug 1942 | Kalyan, Maharashtra | ₹0.6 Cr | 5 | View details | |
| Chemo Pharma Laboratories Ltd CIN L99999MH1942PLC003556 | 17 Aug 1942 | Kalyan, Maharashtra, India | View details |
Board of directors of Starsource Multitrade Limited (The Chemo Pharma Laboratories)
Starsource Multitrade Limited is the primary company behind The Chemo Pharma Laboratories. The board of Starsource Multitrade Limited currently have 5 directors; the longest-serving is Simiran Ankleshwar Tripathi, appointed in 2024. 16 earlier directors have ceased.
| Director | Designation | Appointed | Tenure | Entity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simiran Ankleshwar Tripathi DIN 10719879 | Director | 31 Dec 2024 | 1 yr 9 mo | Starsource Multitrade Limited |
| Ruchit Mehta DIN 08810586 | Director | 01 Apr 2025 | 1 yr 6 mo | Starsource Multitrade Limited |
| Sarvagya Goel DIN 10622443 | Director | 01 Apr 2025 | 1 yr 6 mo | Starsource Multitrade Limited |
| Shilpy Chopra DIN 07161915 | Director | 01 Apr 2025 | 1 yr 6 mo | Starsource Multitrade Limited |
| Utsav Trivedi DIN 10720143 | Director | 01 Apr 2025 | 1 yr 6 mo | Starsource Multitrade Limited |
People of The Chemo Pharma Laboratories
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| Name | Role | Group |
|---|---|---|
| CEO | Leadership |
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IPO & Listings of The Chemo Pharma Laboratories
The Chemo Pharma Laboratories is a publicly listed company on the BSE with ticker symbol STARSOURCE in India, operating in the Health technology sector. As a publicly traded entity, the company provides investors with opportunities to participate in its growth story through equity ownership. The listing enables access to capital markets, enhances corporate visibility, and provides liquidity for shareholders while maintaining transparency through regulatory compliance and regular financial disclosures.
- IPO date10 Oct 2011
- Listed onBSE: 506365
- Listed entityStarsource Multitrade Limited
- Exchange sectorHealth technology
- ISININE320M01019
- Share price₹107.46 (+2.34% on the day) · 2026-10-14
- Volume (last session)859
Financials of The Chemo Pharma Laboratories
Exchange-reported figures of Starsource Multitrade Limited, the listed company behind The Chemo Pharma Laboratories (BSE: STARSOURCE).
Financial Highlights
FY 2015-16 Β· ConsolidatedFinancial summary ₹ Cr
| Metrics | FY 2015-16 |
|---|---|
| Income statement | |
| Revenue | 0.00 |
| EBITDA | (1.84) |
| Profit before tax | (1.35) |
| Net profit | 0.11 |
| EPS (βΉ) | 0.00 |
| Balance sheet | |
| Total assets | 3.79 |
| Net worth | 3.67 |
| Total debt | 0.00 |
| Cash & bank | 0.44 |
| Net working capital | 2.12 |
| Cash flow | |
| Cash from operations | (2.09) |
| Cash from investing | 2.15 |
| Cash from financing | 0.00 |
| Metrics | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income statement | |||||||
| Revenue | 0.53 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| EBITDA | (11.87) | (0.11) | (0.18) | (0.20) | (0.40) | (0.33) | (0.49) |
| EBITDA margin | -2239.6% | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Profit before tax | (11.85) | 0.50 | 1.65 | 0.08 | 0.37 | 0.32 | 0.49 |
| Net profit | 0.02 | 0.45 | 1.19 | 0.05 | 0.39 | 0.26 | 0.41 |
| Net profit margin | +3.8% | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| EPS (βΉ) | (79.03) | 2.28 | 8.00 | 0.32 | 3.73 | 1.67 | 2.77 |
| Balance sheet | |||||||
| Total assets | 1.30 | 13.14 | 12.80 | 11.60 | 11.55 | 10.99 | 10.74 |
| Net worth | 1.29 | 13.14 | 12.80 | 11.60 | 11.55 | 10.99 | 10.74 |
| Total debt | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Cash & bank | 0.01 | 10.62 | 6.11 | 6.06 | 6.19 | 10.87 | 8.81 |
| Net working capital | 1.28 | 10.60 | 6.06 | 6.11 | 6.19 | 10.90 | 8.69 |
| Cash flow | |||||||
| Cash from operations | (10.62) | (0.28) | 0.72 | (0.68) | (0.33) | (0.41) | 4.83 |
| Cash from investing | 0.01 | 10.46 | (0.52) | 0.63 | 0.97 | (0.19) | 1.01 |
| Cash from financing | 0.00 | (0.16) | (0.15) | (0.08) | (2.12) | 1.96 | 0.00 |
| Particulars | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 0.07 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.53 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Other income | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.02 | (0.16) | (0.15) | 0.63 |
| Total expenses | 0.05 | 0.07 | 0.09 | 0.43 | 11.83 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| EBITDA | 0.02 | (0.07) | (0.09) | 0.10 | (11.83) | (0.02) | (0.02) | (0.02) |
| EBITDA margin | +28.6% | - | - | +18.9% | - | - | - | - |
| Depreciation | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Interest | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Profit before tax | 0.02 | (0.07) | (0.09) | 0.10 | (11.81) | (0.18) | (0.17) | 0.61 |
| Tax | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.16 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Financial Statements
| Particulars | FY 2015-16 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | 0.00 |
| Other income | 0.49 |
| Total expenses | 1.84 |
| Employee cost | 0.03 |
| EBITDA | (1.84) |
| Depreciation | 0.00 |
| Interest | 0.00 |
| Profit before tax | (1.35) |
| Tax | 0.10 |
| Net profit | 0.11 |
| EPS (βΉ) | 0.00 |
| Particulars | FY 2015-16 |
|---|---|
| Equity & liabilities | |
| Share capital | 1.50 |
| Reserves & surplus | 2.17 |
| Shareholders' funds (net worth) | 3.67 |
| Minority interest | 0.00 |
| Secured loans | 0.00 |
| Unsecured loans | 0.00 |
| Total debt | 0.00 |
| Total liabilities | 3.79 |
| Assets | |
| Gross block | 0.09 |
| Net block | 0.01 |
| Capital work in progress | 0.00 |
| Investments | 0.02 |
| Inventories | 0.00 |
| Sundry debtors | 0.00 |
| Cash & bank balances | 0.44 |
| Loans & advances | 1.75 |
| Total current assets | 2.19 |
| Total current liabilities | 0.07 |
| Net working capital | 2.12 |
| Total assets | 3.79 |
| Particulars | FY 2015-16 |
|---|---|
| Opening cash | 0.38 |
| Net cash from operating activities | (2.09) |
| Net cash from investing activities | 2.15 |
| Net cash from financing activities | 0.00 |
| Net change in cash | 0.06 |
| Closing cash | 0.44 |
| Particulars | FY 2015-16 |
|---|---|
| Growth | |
| PBT growth | +9997.0% |
| Profitability & leverage | |
| Return on capital employed | 0.0% |
| Return on net worth | 0.0% |
| Debt / equity | 0.00 |
| Long-term debt / equity | 0.00 |
| Interest cover | 0.00 |
| Efficiency & per share | |
| Fixed asset turnover | 0.00 |
| Inventory turnover | 0.00 |
| Debtors turnover | 0.00 |
| EPS (βΉ) | 0.00 |
| Dividend per share (βΉ) | 0.00 |
| Book value per share (βΉ) | 24.49 |
| Particulars | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 0.07 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.53 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Other income | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.02 | (0.16) | (0.15) | 0.63 |
| Total expenses | 0.05 | 0.07 | 0.09 | 0.43 | 11.83 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| EBITDA | 0.02 | (0.07) | (0.09) | 0.10 | (11.83) | (0.02) | (0.02) | (0.02) |
| EBITDA margin | +28.6% | - | - | +18.9% | - | - | - | - |
| Depreciation | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Interest | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Profit before tax | 0.02 | (0.07) | (0.09) | 0.10 | (11.81) | (0.18) | (0.17) | 0.61 |
| Tax | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.16 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 0.53 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Other income | 0.02 | 0.62 | 1.84 | 0.30 | 0.79 | 0.67 | 1.00 |
| Total expenses | 12.40 | 0.11 | 0.18 | 0.20 | 0.40 | 0.33 | 0.49 |
| Employee cost | 0.09 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.07 | 0.14 | 0.09 | 0.15 |
| EBITDA | (11.87) | (0.11) | (0.18) | (0.20) | (0.40) | (0.33) | (0.49) |
| EBITDA margin | -2239.6% | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Depreciation | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| Interest | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Profit before tax | (11.85) | 0.50 | 1.65 | 0.08 | 0.37 | 0.32 | 0.49 |
| Tax | 0.00 | 0.16 | 0.44 | 0.03 | (0.20) | 0.06 | 0.08 |
| Net profit | 0.02 | 0.45 | 1.19 | 0.05 | 0.39 | 0.26 | 0.41 |
| Net profit margin | +3.8% | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| EPS (βΉ) | (79.03) | 2.28 | 8.00 | 0.32 | 3.73 | 1.67 | 2.77 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity & liabilities | |||||||
| Share capital | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
| Reserves & surplus | (0.21) | 11.64 | 11.30 | 10.10 | 10.05 | 9.49 | 9.24 |
| Shareholders' funds (net worth) | 1.29 | 13.14 | 12.80 | 11.60 | 11.55 | 10.99 | 10.74 |
| Secured loans | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Unsecured loans | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Total debt | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Total liabilities | 1.30 | 13.14 | 12.80 | 11.60 | 11.55 | 10.99 | 10.74 |
| Assets | |||||||
| Gross block | 0.02 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Net block | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.08 |
| Capital work in progress | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Investments | 0.01 | 0.01 | 4.40 | 3.03 | 2.94 | 0.04 | 0.02 |
| Inventories | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Sundry debtors | 0.49 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Cash & bank balances | 0.01 | 10.62 | 6.11 | 6.06 | 6.19 | 10.87 | 8.81 |
| Loans & advances | 1.30 | 0.19 | 0.14 | 0.07 | 0.11 | 0.09 | 0.10 |
| Total current assets | 1.80 | 10.81 | 6.25 | 6.13 | 6.30 | 10.96 | 8.91 |
| Total current liabilities | 0.52 | 0.21 | 0.19 | 0.02 | 0.11 | 0.06 | 0.22 |
| Net working capital | 1.28 | 10.60 | 6.06 | 6.11 | 6.19 | 10.90 | 8.69 |
| Total assets | 1.30 | 13.14 | 12.80 | 11.60 | 11.55 | 10.99 | 10.74 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening cash | 10.62 | 0.61 | 0.56 | 0.69 | 2.17 | 0.81 | 2.97 |
| Net cash from operating activities | (10.62) | (0.28) | 0.72 | (0.68) | (0.33) | (0.41) | 4.83 |
| Net cash from investing activities | 0.01 | 10.46 | (0.52) | 0.63 | 0.97 | (0.19) | 1.01 |
| Net cash from financing activities | 0.00 | (0.16) | (0.15) | (0.08) | (2.12) | 1.96 | 0.00 |
| Net change in cash | (10.61) | 10.02 | 0.05 | (0.13) | (1.49) | 1.36 | 5.84 |
| Closing cash | 0.01 | 10.62 | 6.11 | 6.06 | 6.19 | 10.87 | 8.81 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growth | |||||||
| EBITDA growth | - | +38.9% | +10.0% | +50.0% | -21.2% | +32.7% | - |
| PBT growth | - | -69.7% | +1962.5% | -78.4% | +15.6% | -34.7% | +88.5% |
| Net income growth | -95.6% | -62.2% | +2280.0% | -87.2% | +50.0% | -36.6% | - |
| EBITDA CAGR (3Y) | +290.1% | -35.0% | -18.3% | -25.8% | -10.6% | -1.0% | +22.0% |
| Profitability & leverage | |||||||
| Net income margin | -2235.9% | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Return on capital employed | 0.0% | +5.2% | +13.4% | +0.8% | +1.3% | +2.9% | +4.8% |
| Return on net worth | 0.0% | +3.5% | +9.8% | +0.4% | +3.4% | +2.3% | +4.0% |
| Debt / equity | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Long-term debt / equity | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Interest cover | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | -4.76 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Efficiency & per share | |||||||
| Fixed asset turnover | 8.15 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Inventory turnover | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Debtors turnover | 2.16 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| EPS (βΉ) | (79.03) | 2.28 | 8.00 | 0.32 | 3.73 | 1.67 | 2.77 |
| Dividend per share (βΉ) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Book value per share (βΉ) | 8.60 | 87.63 | 85.35 | 77.35 | 77.03 | 73.30 | 71.63 |
Similar companies to The Chemo Pharma Laboratories
The Chemo Pharma Laboratories has 3 listed similar companies in our database, 2 of them funded. They include Laurus Labs, Symbiotec and SeQuent.
| Company Name | Domain | Founded | HQ Location | Total funding | Employees | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| lauruslabs.com | 2005 | Hyderabad, India | $229.73M | 6,035 | Pharmaceutical and biotechnology company | |
| symbiotec.in | 2002 | Indore, India | $61.01M | 1,822 | Non-sterile steroid hormone-based APIs and intermediates are manufactured. | |
| sequent.in | 2002 | Bengaluru, India | APIs are developed and manufactured for therapeutic areas. |
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Chemo Pharma Laboratories
The Chemo Pharma Laboratories was founded in 1942.
The Chemo Pharma Laboratories is headquartered in Mumbai, India. It is registered at Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Shanta Somani is the CEO of The Chemo Pharma Laboratories, as recorded in our data.
The primary company behind The Chemo Pharma Laboratories, Starsource Multitrade Limited, reported revenue of βΉ62 Lakh for FY 2025, down 66% year on year.
The Chemo Pharma Laboratories was founded in 1942 in Mumbai, India, within the pharmaceutical sector. Operations have centered on manufacturing pharmaceuticals, with diversification into bulk drug production. A temporary cessation of business occurred, followed by revival through internal cash resources. Future plans include expansion of bulk drug activities and additional diversification efforts. Leadership is provided by CEO Shanta Somani.
The Chemo Pharma Laboratories's top competitors include Laurus Labs, Symbiotec and SeQuent.
Yes, The Chemo Pharma Laboratories is publicly traded on BSE under the ticker symbol STARSOURCE.
The Chemo Pharma Laboratories operates through Starsource Multitrade Limited.
The legal entities of The Chemo Pharma Laboratories currently have 5 directors, including Ruchit Mehta, Sarvagya Goel, Shilpy Chopra and others.
