What Polytest Laboratories does

Polytest Laboratories Limited is an Indian analytical testing laboratory headquartered in Pirangut, Pune (Maharashtra), operating since 1985 and formally incorporated as an unlisted public limited company in 2008 (CIN U24239PN2008PLC132044). The company provides fee-for-service laboratory testing across water, food and beverages, fuels and lube oils, chemicals, soil, textiles, environmental samples, and operates an ETP/STP/WWTP maintenance service line. Its core technical capability is a modern laboratory running more than 1,200 standard validated test methods across diverse matrices, anchored by NABL accreditation, ISO certification, and a CPCB certificate that together qualify the lab for compliance-driven and tendered testing work. The lab conducts both in-house sample analysis and on-site field sampling across varied terrains through a staff of 50+ analysts, technicians, and field personnel, supported by an alliance network of external state-of-the-art test facilities.

The business model is primarily transactional and per-sample, with publicly listed prices ranging from Rs 199 to Rs 5,500 per test depending on matrix and complexity; multi-year operation-and-maintenance contracts for wastewater treatment plants provide a recurring revenue overlay. Customer acquisition is sales-led and concentrated on IndiaMART B2B marketplace listings, supplemented by the company website; no app, social, or content marketing channels are evident. The customer base is described as "thousands of industries, establishments, and individuals," horizontally segmented across industrial, commercial, agricultural, food & beverage, and individual consumer segments. Leadership comprises three directors led by CEO K.A. Chakradeo, with the Chakradeo family holding ownership; no venture capital, private equity, or institutional outside capital is disclosed. Reported annual turnover falls in the Rs 5-25 Cr INR range, with no precise figure or growth rate disclosed.

Name

Polytest Laboratories

Legal name

Polytest Laboratories Limited

Website

https://polytestlaboratories.co.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Polytest Laboratories Limited is a Pune-based NABL- and ISO-accredited analytical testing lab offering water, food, chemical, fuel, soil, and environmental testing plus ETP/STP O&M services to industrial, commercial, agricultural, and individual customers across Maharashtra and India.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Testing Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Laboratory Testing & Analytical Services (in-house/contract labs; microbiology, metals, organics) (EUANAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Quality Assurance/Quality Control & Accreditation (QA plans, proficiency testing, ISO/IEC 17025) (EUANAJAK), Stack/Source Emissions Testing & CEMS Support (EUAHACAB), Food Safety Certification Bodies (ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, BRCGS, SQF) (AFALAAAC), Environmental & Regulatory Compliance Testing for Farms (Runoff, Nutrient Management, Wastewater) (AFACAKAN), Agricultural Water Testing Services (Irrigation, Groundwater, Surface Water) (AFACAKAC)

Keywords

• Water testing services
• Environmental testing
• Food testing services
• Laboratory analytical services
• Soil testing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Pune

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Testing Services: Fee-for-service model where customers pay per sample tested. Services include water testing, food testing, chemical testing, environmental monitoring, and specialized industrial testing. Pricing varies by test type and complexity, ranging from Rs 199 to Rs 5,500 per sample.
2. Operation and Maintenance Services: Annual maintenance contracts and O&M services for wastewater treatment plants, ETPs, STPs, and WWTPs. Provides ongoing revenue through service contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Polytest Laboratories operates an analytical testing laboratory in Pune providing field monitoring, sampling, and laboratory testing services across more than 1,200 validated test methods. The lab covers water, food and beverages, chemicals, fuels and lube oils, soil, textiles, environmental, and waste management matrices, supported by NABL accreditation, ISO certification, and CPCB recognition. The company also offers operation and maintenance services for wastewater and effluent treatment plants on multi-year contracts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Water Testing Services Analytical testing of drinking water, industrial water, BIS/ISI water, RO water, swimming pool water, and haemodialysis water for industries, commercial establishments, and individuals. Per-sample pricing ranges from Rs 1,300 to Rs 5,500.
• Food and Beverages Testing Services Testing of cereals, ready-to-eat foods, milk and milk products, sweetening agents, and nutritional value for food processors, restaurants, and manufacturers to support FSSAI compliance, adulterant detection, and labeling. Per-sample pricing ranges from Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,500.
• Chemical Testing Services
• Fuels and Lube Oils Testing Service
• Soil Testing Services
• Textile Testing Services
• Environmental Services
• ETP Operation and Maintenance Services
• Waste Management Services
• Field Monitoring Services
• Boiler Water Treatment
• Testing Services (General Analytical)

Quantifiable outcome

• Customer base of thousands of industries and establishments

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• State-of-the-art Test Facilities and Labs NetworkcoreTechnology or IntegrationLong-standing alliance with many state-of-the-art test facilities and external laboratories. This network extends testing capabilities beyond their own modern laboratory setup in Pune, enabling comprehensive service coverage and ability to handle diverse testing requirements under one roof.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• SGS India: Indian subsidiary of SGS, the world's largest testing, inspection, and certification company. Overlaps with Polytest in water, environmental, and food testing, but as a broad portfolio incumbent rather than a specialist regional lab.
• Bureau Veritas India: Indian operations of Bureau Veritas, a global TIC (testing, inspection, certification) major. Comparable to Polytest in water and environmental testing services for industrial clients, though serving a much broader TIC mandate.
• Intertek India: Indian arm of Intertek, a global quality assurance and testing provider. Overlaps with Polytest in water, environmental, fuels, and chemical testing, but operates as a broad incumbent with national and international lab networks.
• Eurofins India: Indian arm of Eurofins Scientific, a global testing services group. Directly overlaps with Polytest in food, environmental, and water testing but operates at much larger scale with a national network of labs.
• TUV SUD South Asia: South Asia operations of TUV SUD, a global testing, certification, and inspection group. Provides water, food, and environmental testing services overlapping with Polytest, but as part of a broader international TIC portfolio.
• Microchem Silliker (now Mérieux NutriSciences India): Indian arm of Mérieux NutriSciences offering food, water, and environmental testing services. Directly overlaps with Polytest's F&B and water testing lines but operates at national scale with international backing.

Direct peers

• Vimta Labs: Hyderabad-based multi-disciplinary testing laboratory offering water, food, environmental, pharmaceutical, and clinical testing. Directly comparable to Polytest as an Indian NABL-accredited multi-matrix testing lab serving industrial, F&B, and regulatory clients.
• Equinox Labs: Mumbai-based NABL-accredited food, water, and environmental testing laboratory serving F&B, hospitality, and industrial clients. Closely comparable to Polytest in water and food testing focus with similar SME-scale profile.
• Envirocare Labs: Mumbai-based environmental testing laboratory specializing in water, wastewater, air, soil, and stack emissions testing. Closely comparable to Polytest on water/environmental focus and NABL-accredited contract laboratory model serving industrial clients.
• Anacon Laboratories: Nagpur-based NABL-accredited testing laboratory offering water, food, environmental, and industrial testing services. Comparable mid-sized Indian testing lab competing in the same regulatory-driven testing categories as Polytest.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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