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Western Carriers (India) IPO Details

13 September - 19 September 2024 Closed
Mainboard BSE,NSE

The Western Carriers (India) IPO is a book build issue with a total issue size of ₹492.88 cr, comprising of fresh issue of 23255813 equity shares., and a offer for sale of 5400000 equity shares. Western Carriers (India) IPO opened for subscription on Sep 13, 2024 and closed on Sep 19, 2024. Western Carriers (India) IPO is set price band at ₹163 to ₹172 per share, with a lot size of 87 shares. Minimum investment for Retail investors was ₹14,964.00 (at the upper price band) to apply for one lot.

The basis of allotment got finalized on Sep 20, 2024, and listed on both the NSE and BSE on Sep 24, 2024.

MUFG Intime India Private Limited has been appointed as the registrar. JM Financial Limited and Kotak Mahindra Capital Company Limited are the Book Running Lead Manager for the issue.

Before investing in the Western Carriers (India) IPO, investors should review the company's financial performance, business objectives, and risk factors mentioned in the offer documents and apply before the subscription window closes.

Price Band
₹ 163 – 172
Lot Size
87
Issue Size
₹492.88 Cr
Minimum Investment
₹14964 (87 Shares)
Listing Date
24 September 2024

Current GMP

₹16 (+9.30%)

Open Date 13 September, 2024
Close Date 19 September, 2024
Market Cap -
Industry
Sector
Subscription 30.55x

*Info is indicative. Not an Investment Advice. Grey market trading is unregulated.

About Western Carriers (India) Limited

Western Carriers (India) stands as the largest private, multi-modal, rail-focused, asset-light logistics company in India by container volumes for Fiscal 2022. Dominating both domestic and EXIM (Export-Import) markets, the company achieved a market share of 7% and 3%, respectively, for container volumes during that period.

With a legacy spanning five decades, Western Carriers (India) brings extensive expertise in road, rail, sea, and river multi-modal transportation. Its Promoter, Rajendra Sethia, has been a key figure in the logistics sector since founding a rail-focused logistics business in 1972. This business was acquired by Western Carriers (India) in 2013, further cementing the company's leadership in the industry.

Adopting a scalable and asset-light model, Western Carriers (India) delivers innovative 3PL (third-party logistics) and 4PL (fourth-party logistics) solutions. The company specializes in managing the complexities of the supply chain with tailored, integrated, end-to-end logistics solutions. These offerings include a range of value-added services, ensuring a seamless experience for their clients.

Western Carriers (India) IPO Promoters

 Promoters of the company

  1. Rajendra Sethia
  2. Kanishka Sethia
Promoters Holding

Holding Pre Issue

99.99%

Holding Post Issue

71.89%

Western Carriers (India) IPO Objective

The net proceeds of the Fresh Issue, i.e., gross proceeds of the Fresh Issue less the Offer expenses apportioned to the Company (“Net Proceeds”) are proposed to be utilised in the following manner:

  1. Prepayment or scheduled re-payment of a portion of certain outstanding borrowings availed by the Company;
  2. Funding of capital expenditure requirements of our Company towards purchase of: 
    1. commercial vehicles
    2. 40 feet specialised containers and 20 feet normal shipping containers
    3. reach stackers
  3. General corporate purposes

Address / Contact Info

Western Carriers (India) Limited
2/6 Sarat Bose Road 2nd Floor,
Kolkata-700020 West Bengal, India

 Phone: +91 33 2485 8519
Email: investors@westcong.com
Website: https://western-carriers.com

IPO Snapshot

Face Value₹5 per share
Price Band₹ 163 – 172
Lot Size87
Issue TypeBook-building IPO
Sale Type
Fresh Issue₹ 400.00 Cr
Offer for Sale₹ 92.88 Cr
Total Issue Size₹ 492.88 Cr
Listing AtBSE,NSE
Industry
Sector
QIB Quota20%
BNII Quota10%
SNII Quota5%
Retail Quota35%

Disclaimer: This data is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Figures shown are illustrative sample data.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before applying to an IPO.

Western Carriers (India) IPO is a Book-building IPO with a total issue size of ₹492.88 crore. The Western Carriers (India) IPO price band is ₹163 to 172 per share. The Western Carriers (India) IPO subscription opens on Fri, Sep 13, 2024, and closes on Thu, Sep 19, 2024. The Western Carriers (India) IPO will be listed on the BSE,NSE. MUFG Intime India Private Limited is the registrar for the Western Carriers (India) IPO.

The Western Carriers (India) IPO opens on Fri, Sep 13, 2024 and closes on Thu, Sep 19, 2024

Western Carriers (India) IPO Price Band is ₹163 to 172 per share.

Western Carriers (India) IPO lot size is 87 shares, Retail investors need a minimum investment of ₹14964 based on the upper price band

The minimum investment for Western Carriers (India) IPO is ₹14964, based on one lot of 87 shares at the upper price band of ₹172 per share.

Investors can apply for the Western Carriers (India) IPO through the ASBA (Application Supported by Blocked Amount) facility offered by their bank or through UPI using a SEBI-registered broker or trading app. Select the desired lot size, enter your bid within the price band, and submit the application before Thu, Sep 19, 2024. The application amount remains blocked until the Western Carriers (India) IPO allotment is finalized.

Western Carriers (India) IPO issue size is ₹492.88 crores.

Western Carriers (India) IPO allotment date is Wed, Jul 1, 2026.

The registrar for Western Carriers (India) IPO is MUFG Intime India Private Limited. Investors can go to MUFG Intime India Private Limited website to check Western Carriers (India) IPO allotment status, refund processing, and other IPO-related information.

The Western Carriers (India) IPO GMP (Grey Market Premium) is ₹16 as of Tue, Sep 24, 2024. Based on the upper price band of ₹172 per share, the estimated Western Carriers (India) IPO listing price is ₹188, indicating a potential listing gain of approximately 0% over the issue price.