
Western Carriers (India) Limited
Western Carriers (India) Limited(WCIL)
Total Shares
2,86,55,813
Issue Size
₹492.88 Cr
Price Band
₹163 – ₹172
Lot Size
87 shares
Min. Investment
₹14,964
Max. Investment
₹14,964
Open Date
13 Sep, 2024
Close Date
19 Sep, 2024
Allotment
20 Sep, 2024
Listing
24 Sep, 2024
Max. Investment
₹14,964
Announced
13 Sep, 2024
Opening Date
13 Sep, 2024
Closing Date
19 Sep, 2024
Basis of Allotment
20 Sep, 2024
Initiation of Refunds
23 Sep, 2024
Credit of Shares
23 Sep, 2024
Listing Date
24 Sep, 2024
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About Western Carriers (India) Limited IPO
Incorporated in March 2011, Western Carriers (India) Limited is a Multi-modal, rail-focused, 4PL asset-light logistics company. The company offers fully customizable, multi-modal logistics solutions encompassing road, rail, water, and air transportation and a tailored range of value-added services.
The company offers sectors such as metals, fast-moving consumer goods (“FMCG”), pharmaceuticals, chemicals, engineering, oil and gas and retail. The company's clientele includes Tata S
Western Carriers (India) Limited IPO Share Price and Issue Size
Issue Breakdown
Shareholding
Dilution: 29.6% increase in shares
Western Carriers (India) Limited IPO Financials Health
Western Carriers (India) Limited IPO Lot Size
| Application | Lots | Shares | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Maximum | 13 | 1131 | ₹1,94,532 |
| SHNI Minimum | 14 | 1218 | ₹2,09,496 |
| SHNI Maximum | 66 | 5742 | ₹9,87,624 |
| BHNI Minimum | 67 | 5829 | ₹10,02,588 |
| Retail Minimum | 1 | 87 | ₹14,964 |
(All values in CR)
Western Carriers (India) Limited IPO Valuation
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.67 |
| ROCE | 29.23% |
| ROE | 22.41% |
| RoNW | 20.17% |
(All values in CR)
Strength & Risk of Western Carriers (India) Limited IPO
1. Experience in delivering customised, end-to-end services and executing complex and customised projects.
2. Comprehensive and integrated multi-modal, end-to-end logistics solutions.
3. Strong customer relationships with a diverse customer base.
4. Strategically positioned to capitalise on a fast-growing logistics market in India.
5. Scaled, asset-light business model with successful track record of delivering growth and profitability and experience of our Promoters and our Company.
1. The company depends on a limited number of key customers for a majority of its revenues, which exposes the company to a high risk of customer concentration. Particularly, the company depends significantly on customers in the metals and FMCG industries and are highly dependent on the performance of these industries. A decrease in the revenues the company derives from them could materially and adversely affect its business, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.
2. The company operates in the Indian logistics industry and may be adversely affected by certain factors affecting the growth of this industry. Additionally, its business is dependent on the company ability to utilise the logistics infrastructure in an uninterrupted manner. Any disruption or deficiencies in the logistics infrastructure, including those affecting freight and container traffic could impair its operations and adversely affect the company's business and results of operations. Any damage to its brand image or reputation may adversely affect the company's growth.
3. There may be delays or defaults in payment by its customers or the tightening of payment periods by thirdparty service providers which could negatively affect its cash flows. As a result, the company experience significant working capital requirements and its inability to meet the company working capital requirements may materially and adversely affect its business, cash flows and financial condition.
4. The company depends on its network partners, third-party service providers and vendors /suppliers in certain aspects of its operations and unsatisfactory services provided by them or failures to maintain relationships with them could disrupt its operations.
5. The company has a long-standing relationship with an Indian rail container logistics provider, which is currently controlled by the Government. If there is a change in control in this Indian rail container logistics provider, it could adversely affect its relationship with it and its may not be able to enter into arrangements with other third-party service providers at favourable terms and in a timely manner which could materially and adversely affect its business and operations and financial condition.
6. The company is highly dependent on its Promoters, the company Key Managerial Personnel and its Senior Management and any inability on the company part to retain or find suitable replacements for such personnel could adversely affect its business, results of operations and financial condition.
7. There have been past instances of non-compliance under the provisions of the Companies Act. An adjudication order has been issued imposing penalty on the Company and certain of its officers. Any other penalties that may be imposed or other regulatory actions that may be taken in this regard, could adversely impact itsr reputation, business and the company results of operations.
8. There have been past instances of certain delays in form filing under the provisions of the Companies Act. Any proceedings that may be initiated in this regard, or any adverse outcome of such proceedings, including penalties or other regulatory actions, could adversely impact its reputation, business and our results of operations.
9. The objects of the Offer has not been appraised by any bank or financial institution and the company cannot assure you that the objects of the Offer will be achieved within the expected time frame, or at all, and any variation in the utilisation of the Net Proceeds would be subject to certain compliance requirements, including prior shareholders' approval.
10. Its Promoter, Chairman and Managing Director, Rajendra Sethia and its Promoter, Whole-time Director and Chief Executive Officer, Kanishka Sethia were directors of a listed company, Western Conglomerate Limited, whose shares were suspended from being traded on the Calcutta Stock Exchange during the term of their directorship in that company.
Western Carriers (India) Limited IPO Subscription Status
| Investor Category | Subscription (times) | Shares Offered | Shares bid for | Total Amount (Rs Cr.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 1.00 | 85,96,743 | 85,96,743 | 147.86 |
| BHNI (10L+) | 41.65 | 28,65,581 | 11,93,45,817 | 2 |
| HNI | 46.65 | 42,98,372 | 20,05,29,258 | 3 |
| QIB | 28.81 | 57,31,163 | 16,50,92,679 | 2 |
| Retail | 26.83 | 1,00,29,535 | 26,90,57,853 | 4 |
| SHNI (2L - 10L) | 56.66 | 14,32,791 | 8,11,83,441 | 1 |
| Total | 31.64 | 2,00,59,070 | 63,46,79,790 | 10 |
Western Carriers (India) Limited IPO GMP
Last updated 12 Sep, 2024 · Source: aggregated grey-market dealers
| Date | IPO Price | GMP | Sub2 Sauda | Est. Listing | Est. Profit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep, 2024 | 172 | ₹0 | -- | ₹172 (0.00%) | - | 12 Sep, 2024 |
| 13 Sep, 2024 | 172 | ₹0▼ | -- | ₹172 (0.00%) | - | 13 Sep, 2024 |
| 14 Sep, 2024 | 172 | ₹57 | 3800/53200 | ₹229 (33.14%) | - | 14 Sep, 2024 |
| 15 Sep, 2024 | 172 | ₹57 | 3800/53200 | ₹229 (33.14%) | - | 15 Sep, 2024 |
| 16 Sep, 2024 | 172 | ₹57▲ | 3800/53200 | ₹229 (33.14%) | - | 16 Sep, 2024 |
| 17 Sep, 2024 | 172 | ₹56▲ | 3700/51800 | ₹228 (32.56%) | - | 17 Sep, 2024 |
| 18 Sep, 2024 | 172 | ₹50 | 3300/46200 | ₹222 (29.07%) | - | 18 Sep, 2024 |
| 19 Sep, 2024 | 172 | ₹50▲ | 3300/46200 | ₹222 (29.07%) | - | 19 Sep, 2024 |
| 20 Sep, 2024 | 172 | ₹20 | 1300/18200 | ₹192 (11.63%) | - | 20 Sep, 2024 |
| 21 Sep, 2024 | 172 | ₹20▲ | 1300/18200 | ₹192 (11.63%) | - | 21 Sep, 2024 |
| 23 Sep, 2024 | 172 | ₹10▼ | 700/9800 | ₹182 (5.81%) | - | 23 Sep, 2024 |
| 24 Sep, 2024 | 172 | ₹16 | 1100/15400 | ₹188 (9.30%) | - | 24 Sep, 2024 |
Disclaimer: GMP is an unofficial signal from grey-market dealers and is not regulated by SEBI. Use it alongside subscription data and other research for informed decision-making.
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FAQs About Western Carriers (India) Limited Ipo
Western Carriers (India) Limited IPO will open on 13 Sep, 2024 and close on 18 Sep, 2024. Investors must apply within this period to participate.
The Western Carriers (India) Limited IPO price band is set between ₹163.00 and ₹172.00 per share. The minimum lot size is 87, requiring an investment of at least ₹14964.00.
The Western Carriers (India) Limited IPO shares are expected to be listed on 23 Sep, 2024, subject to regulatory approvals and final allotment.
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