Gandhar Oil Refinery, India's leading manufacturer of white oil, is set to make its initial public offering on 22nd November, 2023. The company aims to raise Rs 500.69 crore through a fresh issue of 1.78 crore shares and an offer-for-sale of 1.17 crore shares. It is a good investment opportunity for someone seeking exposure to the white oil industry.
Gandhar Oil Refinery, founded in 1989, is a leading manufacturer of white oils in India, which caters to the personal care, healthcare, automotive, industrial, tyre and rubber industries. As of June 30, 2023, there are over 440 products offered by the company under the brand name - Divyol.
The company’s products are used as ingredients in a wide range of products, including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, lubricants and electrical insulation fluids.
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Here are the 10 important things you should know about Gandhar Oil Refinery IPO. Let’s look at the details below-
IPO Date |
22 November, 2023 to 24 November, 2023 |
Price Band |
Rs 160 to Rs 169 per share |
Face Value |
Rs 2 per share |
Lot Size |
88 |
Total Issue Size |
29,626,732 shares (aggregating up to Rs 500.69 Cr) |
Fresh Issue |
17,869,822 shares (aggregating up to Rs 302.00 Cr) |
Offer for Sale |
11,756,910 shares of Rs.2 (aggregating up to Rs 198.69 Cr) |
The Gandhar Oil Refinery IPO will open for subscription on 22nd November, 2023 and close on 24th November, 2023.
As per the IPO schedule, Gandhar Oil Refinery’s shares trading will start from 5th December, 2023.
The Gandhar Oil Refinery has fixed the price band at Rs 160 to Rs 169 per share.
For Gandhar Oil Refinery IPO, the investors can bid for a minimum of 88 equity shares and in multiples of 88 post that.
Therefore, the minimum investment by retail investors would be Rs 14,080 [88 (Lot size) x 160 (lower price band)]. Note at the upper end, the bidding amount will increase to Rs 14,872.
As per the company’s statements, Gandhar Oil Refinery reported a growth of 15.13% in revenue to Rs 4,079.4 crore in FY23 from Rs 3,543.3 crore in FY22. Also, the profit after tax rose 30.3 % to Rs 213.17 crore from Rs 163.58 crore during the same period.
Here are the key highlights of the company financials:
Here’s the process to understand how to apply for Gandhar Oil Refinery IPO online on Groww-
Step 1: The Groww app users can go to the ‘Stocks’ tab, scroll down to view the list of live IPOs and then select ‘Gandhar Oil Refinery IPO’. Alternatively, you can also apply through Groww's IPO Page.
Step 2: After selecting Gandhar Oil Refinery IPO, you can see all the key details related to the IPO, such as total issue size, face value, price band, etc. You can also read the Red Herring Prospectus (RHP) for detailed information. To proceed further, click on ‘Apply’.
Step 3: One can see the minimum number of shares in the pre-filled field of the order card. Enter the number of shares you want to buy and click ‘Continue’.
Step 4: As a next step, you will have to verify the bids and click on ‘Submit Bid‘.
Step 5: After confirming, the highest bid amount will be blocked in your account and cannot be used for withdrawal. Please note that this amount will get unblocked if you do not receive the allotment.
You can also check the Gandhar Oil Refinery IPO application status on your Groww account. Note that any modifications/cancellations against your order will only be possible till the time the IPO is open.
The Gandhar Oil Refinery has been one of the market leaders for years and is now all set to go public. You can apply for this IPO if it meets your financial goals. Also, make sure to check the company's financials, objectives, risks, and benefits associated before you make an application.
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Research Analyst - Aakash Baid