JG Chemicals Limited

JG Chemicals IPO

JG Chemicals Limited

₹14,070 /67 sharesMinimum investment

IPO details

Minimum investment
₹14,070
Price range
₹210 - ₹221
Lot size
67
Issue size
251.19 Cr
Face value
10
IPO document

Subscription rate

Qualified Institutional Buyers32.09x
Non-Institutional Investor41.80x
Retail Individual Investor17.43x
Total27.78x

Schedule

5 Mar 2024
IPO open date
7 Mar 2024
IPO close date
11 Mar 2024
Allotment date
11 Mar 2024
Funds unblock or debit
13 Mar 2024
Tentative listing date

About

JG Chemicals Limited is a zinc oxide manufacturer that offers over 80 grades of zinc oxide in India and international markets. The company was started in 1975, and today its product range is used across industrial applications, including rubber (tyre & other rubber products), ceramics, paints & coatings, pharmaceuticals & cosmetics, electronics & batteries, agro-chemicals & fertilizers, speciality chemicals, lubricants, oil & gas and animal feed. As of December 31, 2023, the company's aggregate installed capacity of 77,040 MTPA is distributed among three manufacturing facilities situated in (i) Jangalpur (Kolkata, West Bengal), (ii) Belur (Kolkata, West Bengal), and (iii) Naidupeta (Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh). All the manufacturing facilities of the company have been accredited with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001:2015.;
Founded in
1975
MD/CEO
Mr. Anirudh Jhunjhunwala
Parent organisation
JG Chemicals Limited

JG Chemicals Financials

Revenue
Total Assets
Profit
All values are in ₹ Cr
435613785202120222023

Strengths & Risks

Strengths
Risks
The company has an installed capacity of 59,904 MTPA for zinc oxide, 7,056 MTPA for zinc ingots, and 10,080 MTPA for zinc sulphate and allied chemicals. The Naidupeta Facility has recently enhanced its capacity by 13,440 MTPA for zinc oxide and 10,080 MTPA for zinc sulphate and allied chemicals.
The company offers over 80 grades of zinc oxide used in different end-use industries.
The company reported revenue from operations of Rs. 435.30 cr, Rs. 612.83 cr and Rs. 784.58 cr in FY 2021, 2022 and 2023 respectively.
As per the company, in the last three Fiscals, it served over 250 customers, of which around 90% customers were repeat customers.
The company uses French process to manufacture various grades of zinc oxide. According to the company, it employs modern pulse jet bag filters and combustion systems for higher productivity, low energy consumption, and compliance with emission norms.
The company's business is highly reliant on the sale of zinc oxide (in various grades), constituting 99.03%, 98.75%, 98.30%, and 98.54% of total income for the nine months ending December 31, 2023, and Fiscals 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively. Any reduction in the demand for zinc oxide may adversely impact the company's business and financial performance.
The company is significantly dependent on the business operations of its material subsidiary i.e. BDJ Oxides Private Limited. Any deterioration in the performance of its material subsidiary may adversely affect its business, financial condition and results of operations.
The company derives a significant part of its revenue from select customers. Its top 10 customers contributed Rs. 374.57 cr, Rs. 596.98 cr, Rs. 463.5 cr, and Rs. 333.72 cr, accounting for 77.02%, 76.09%, 75.63%, and 76.67% of its revenue from operations during the nine months ended December 31, 2023, Fiscal 2023, Fiscal 2022, and Fiscal 2021, respectively.
The company relies significantly on procuring raw materials from overseas suppliers. It does not have long-term agreements with such suppliers. Any increase in the cost of or shortage in the availability of these raw materials may adversely impact the company's business and operational results.
The company, along with its subsidiary and certain directors, faces pending litigations. Adverse decisions in these proceedings may result in liabilities, penalties, and adverse effects on the company's business, operational results, and financial condition.
The company is subject to stringent quality requirements, regular inspections, and audits, with the sales of its product dependent on rigorous quality control and standards. Non-compliance with these standards could adversely impact business prospects and financial performance, potentially leading to the cancellation of existing and future orders.

Application details

For JG Chemicals IPO, eligible investors can apply as Regular.

Apply asPrice bandApply rangeLot size
Regular₹210 - ₹221Upto ₹2 Lakhs67
High Networth Individual₹210 - ₹221₹2 - ₹5 Lakhs67

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