ABS Marine Services made a remarkable debut on the NSE SME, listing at ₹294, double its issue price of ₹147. This strong opening reflects a 100% premium, showcasing tremendous market reception and investor confidence on its first trading day.
The ABS Marine Services IPO closed with overwhelming demand, achieving a subscription rate of over 144 times. The retail segment, in particular, attracted significant interest, with subscriptions reaching nearly 110 times the available shares by the final day.
ABS Marine Services, headed by Capt. P B Narayanan manages a diverse fleet of 5 owned and 12 managed vessels, plus provides crew for 24 ships, including oil tankers and passenger vessels. The company handles all vessel management in-house, serving government, industrial, and private sectors, with ten key contracts making up 23.50% of their revenue.
ABS Marine Services Limited aims to use IPO proceeds for acquiring offshore vessels and funding working capital. They plan to allocate ₹5500 lakhs for vessel acquisition and ₹2500 lakhs for operational needs, with remaining funds for general corporate purposes.