Incorporated in 1992, Citichem India Limited specializes in the procurement and supply of organic and inorganic chemicals, bulk drugs, and food chemicals, catering primarily to the pharmaceutical industry. The company's IPO bidding opened on December 27, 2024, and concluded on December 31, 2024.
The Citichem India IPO is a fixed-price offering amounting to ₹12.60 crores, consisting entirely of a fresh issue of 18 lakh shares. The bidding period for the IPO began on December 27, 2024, and closed on December 31, 2024. The allotment of shares is likely to be finalized on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, and the company's shares are set to be listed on the BSE SME platform, with the tentative listing date scheduled for Friday, January 3, 2025. The issue price for the IPO was set at ₹70 per share.
Established in 1992, Citichem India Limited specializes in sourcing and supplying organic and inorganic chemicals, bulk drugs, and food chemicals, primarily catering to the pharmaceutical sector. The company emphasizes the direct distribution of speciality chemicals, bulk drugs, and intermediates, which find applications across a diverse range of industries, including aluminium, steel, textiles, paper, dairy, paints, dyes, soaps, pharmaceuticals, food, and adhesives. Additionally, Citichem markets food preservatives and chemicals under its proprietary brand, ensuring safe and efficient delivery of bulk orders through its dedicated distribution team. Its product portfolio features key items such as Caustic Soda Flakes, Caustic Soda Lye, Citric Acid Monohydrate, Hydrogen Peroxide, and other essential chemicals.
(December 31, 2024, End of Day)
On the third day of bidding, the Citichem India IPO achieved a subscription rate of 414.35 times the total shares available. The Non-Institutional Investors (NIIs) subscribed 277.88 times their allotted quota. The Retail Investors segment subscriptions reached 543.18 times their allocation.
The company plans to allocate the net proceeds from the fresh issue towards several objectives, including capital expenditure for acquiring property, purchasing transportation vehicles and accessories, meeting general corporate requirements, and covering issue-related expenses.
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