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Archean Chemical Industries Limited

Bookbuilding IPO · NSE, BSE

Price band
₹386 - ₹407
Lot size
36 shares
Issue amount
₹1,462.3 cr
Total subscription
32.23×
Current price₹479.75
Listing price ₹450
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Opens
9 Nov 2022
Closes
11 Nov 2022
Allotment
16 Nov 2022
Listing
21 Nov 2022

Offer at a glance

Issue overview

Issue size
3,59,28,869 shares
Face value
₹2 Per Share
Minimum investment
₹13,896
Fresh issue
₹805 cr
Offer for sale
₹657.31 cr
Registrar
Link Intime India Private Limited
Listing exchange
NSE, BSE
Maximum investment
₹14,652
Issue type
Bookbuilding IPO
Shares before issue
10,32,74,120
Shares after issue
12,30,52,989

Lot sizes

CategoryLotsSharesAmount
RETAIL136₹14,652
sHNI14504₹2,05,128
bHNI692,484₹10,10,988

Share reservation

Retail10%
NII(HNI)15%
QIB75%

Subscription & GMP

Subscription by category

Total subscribed32.23×

Missing multiples are calculated from bids and offered shares when available.

QIB51.57×
NIB15.71×
HNIs(10L +)17.82×
HNIs (2-10L)11.51×
RETAIL10.5×

GMP history

054.510925 Mar: ₹10920 May: ₹109
25 Mar₹10920 May

Application-wise demand

CategoryReserved applicationsApplied applications
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Subscription demand

Amounts in ₹ crore. HNI subcategories are included in the NII total.

CategoryOfferedDemand
QIBs413.2621,310.15
RETAIL142.841,500.14
HNIs 2+71.42821.95
HNIs 10+142.842,544.8

Financial performance

Company financials

In Crores · Reported periods may include interim results.

Revenue & profit In Crores
-2000200400600800Mar-20 · Revenue: 617Mar-20 · Profit after tax: -36.24Mar-20 Mar-19 · Revenue: 572.91Mar-19 · Profit after tax: 39.97Mar-19
RevenueProfit after tax

Company information

Company profile

Archean Chemical Industries Limited is India's largest exporter of bromine and industrial salt as of Fiscal 2021. The company is a leading specialty marine chemical manufacturer, producing and exporting bromine, industrial salt, and sulphate of potash to customers worldwide. It serves 13 global markets and 29 domestic customers, exporting 2.7 million MT of industrial salt in Fiscal 2021. Archean Chemical is also the only sulphate of potash manufacturer in India, operating an integrated production facility in Hajipir, Gujarat, near the Rann of Kutch brine fields. The company benefits from high entry barriers, cost-efficient infrastructure, a strong global customer base, and a focus on environmental safety. With a history of strong financial performance, it is backed by an experienced management team and key financial stakeholders.

Strengths

  • Strong Specialty Chemical Presence: Focuses on specialty marine chemicals and industrial products with applications across multiple industries.
  • Export-Oriented Business Model: Significant international exposure helps diversify revenue sources and expand market reach.
  • Strategic Resource Access: Strong access to key raw material resources supports cost efficiency and operational advantages.

Risk factors

  • Dependence on Global Demand: Revenue can be affected by international market conditions and export demand fluctuations.
  • Raw Material & Energy Cost Sensitivity: Changes in input and energy prices can impact profitability.
  • Regulatory & Environmental Risks: Chemical operations are subject to strict environmental and compliance requirements.

Promoters

Chemikas Speciality LLP

Ravi Pendurthi

Ranjit Pendurthi

Registrar & documents

Lead manager

IIFL Capital Services Limited, ICICI Securities Limited, Jm Financial Limited

Registered office

No. 2, North Crescent Road, T Nagar, Chennai 600 017 Tamil Nadu, India

+91 44 6109 9999

[email protected]Company website ↗

Understanding ACI IPO data

Compare the price band and required investment with the company profile, financial results and offer documents. Subscription figures show reported demand by category; they do not establish the value of the business. GMP is an unofficial indication and can change before listing.