IPO Details

Bidding Dates

04 Aug '25 - 06 Aug '25

Minimum Investment

₹2,16,000/ 2 Lots (4,000 Shares)

Price Range

₹54 per share

Maximum Investment

₹2,16,000/ 2 Lots (4,000 Shares)

Retail Discount

To be announced

Issue Size

₹23.01 Cr

Investor category and sub category

Retail Individual Investors (RII)  |   Non-institutional Investors (NII)  |   Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIB)  |  

Essex Marine IPO Important Dates

Important dates with respect to IPO allotment and listing

IPO Opening Date

Aug 04, 25

IPO Closing Date

Aug 06, 25

Basis of Allotment

Aug 07, 25

Initiation of Refunds

Aug 08, 25

IPO Listing Date

Aug 11, 25

About Essex Marine IPO

Essex Marine IPO is a fixed price issue of ₹23.01 crore, comprising entirely a fresh issue of 42.62 lakh equity shares. The IPO will open for public subscription on August 4, 2025, and close on August 6, 2025. The basis of allotment is likely to be finalised on August 7, 2025. 

The shares are proposed to be listed on the BSE SME platform, with a tentative listing date set for August 11, 2025. The price of each equity share in the Essex Marine IPO is ₹54. Investors can bid in lots of 2,000 shares. For retail investors, the minimum application size is 4,000 shares, requiring an investment of ₹2,16,000. 

For High Net-worth Individuals (HNIs), the minimum application is for 6,000 shares, amounting to ₹3,24,000. Khandwala Securities Limited is acting as the book-running lead manager for the Essex Marine IPO, and the registrar to the issue is Skyline Financial Services Private Limited.

For complete details about the IPO, investors should refer to the Essex Marine IPO Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP).

Industry Outlook

  1. Fish production in India grew 81% from 2013-14 to 2022-23, touching 174 lakh tonnes, supported by vast inland and marine resources. This growth presents steady demand for marine packaging and logistics services, directly benefitting Essex Marine Limited.
  2. India exported 17.8 million tonnes of marine products valued at US$ 7.38 billion. With frozen shrimp contributing over 66% of export value, Essex Marine Limited, which supports marine packaging, can tap into this high-volume segment for business expansion.
  3. The USA, China, and Japan accounted for over 60% of Indian seafood imports in 2024-25 (till June). Essex Marine Limited can leverage this strong export ecosystem to offer specialised solutions in marine packaging, helping exporters maintain product quality and meet international standards.

Essex Marine IPO Objectives 

The company plans to allocate the net proceeds from the issuance to the following purposes:

  1. The company plans to utilise funds to expand its existing peeling capacity at its West Bengal processing unit.
  2. Funds will also be used to introduce a new "Ready-to-Cook" section by adding blanching at the same unit.
  3. Funds will also be used to meet the company’s growing working capital needs.
  4. A portion of the proceeds will go towards repaying or prepaying secured loans.
  5. Remaining funds will be used for general corporate purposes to support overall growth.

About Essex Marine Limited 

Essex Marine Limited is a seafood processing and export company based in Kolkata, West Bengal. Incorporated in 2009 as Rajsen Impex Private Limited, the company changed its name to Essex Marine Private Limited in 2013 and later became a public limited company in February 2025. 

With over 16 years of experience, Essex Marine Limited is engaged in processing and exporting frozen fish and shrimp under the brand name “Essex.” The company operates a modern processing facility located in Shankarpur, West Bengal, near one of the largest landing centres on India’s eastern coast. 

The facility is equipped with advanced machinery and holds certifications such as FSSC V5.1, BRC Global Standard, and HACCP. It also runs a cold and dry storage facility in Kolkata with a capacity of 1,800 MT for storing a variety of frozen food products.

Essex Marine Limited serves customers mainly in China, Europe, and Israel, including food service distributors and warehouse chains. The company also performs job work for merchant exporters to optimise plant utilisation. A strong quality control system with an in-house lab ensures global standards are met at every stage of processing.

The company plans to double its peeling capacity from 10.8 to 21.6 tons per day and expand into the “ready-to-cook” frozen seafood segment by adding a blanching section. These expansions are aimed at improving efficiency and meeting growing international demand. 

Essex Marine Limited holds “One Star Export House” status and continues to focus on quality, timely delivery, and customer satisfaction.

How To Check the Allotment Status of Essex Marine IPO?

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  1. Log in to the Angel One app.
  2. Go to the IPO Section and then to IPO Orders.
  3. Select the individual IPO that you had applied for and check the allotment status.
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How To Apply for the Essex Marine IPO Online?

  1. Login to Your Angel One Account: Open the Angel One app or website and log in with your credentials.
  2. Locate the IPO Section: Navigate to the 'IPO' section on the platform.
  3. Select IPO: Find and select the Essex Marine IPO from the list of open IPOs.
  4. Enter the Lot Size: Specify the number of lots you want to bid for.
  5. Submit Your UPI ID: Enter your UPI ID to link your payment method and submit your application.
  6. Approve Funds: Once you receive the bid request on your UPI app, approve it by entering your UPI PIN.

Contact Details of Essex Marine IPO 

Registered office: 19, Pollock Street, 7th Floor, Room No.7, Kolkata – 700001, West Bengal, India

Phone: +91 33 22627928

E-mail:cs@essexmpl.com

Essex Marine IPO Reservation

Investor Category

Shares Offered

Retail Shares Offered

50% of the Net Issue

NII Shares Offered

50% of the Net Issue

Essex Marine IPO Lot Size

Application

Lots

Shares

Amount

Individual investors (Retail) (Min)

2

4,000

₹2,16,000

Individual investors (Retail) (Max)

2

4,000

₹2,16,000

HNI (Min)

3

6,000

₹3,24,000

Essex Marine IPO Promoter Holding

The promoters of the company include Debashish Sen and Kajari Sen.

Share Holding Pre-Issue

99.99%

Share Holding Post Issue

72.08%

Note: Equity dilution will be determined by subtracting the Shareholding Post Issue from the Shareholding Pre Issue.

Key Performance Indicators for Essex Marine IPO

KPI

Value

Debt/Equity

2.97

ROE (%)

15.06

RoCE (%)

14.40

RoNW (%)

14.01

PAT Margin (%)

9.52

Price to Book Value

4.56

Essex Marine IPO Prospectus

Essex Marine IPO Registrar and Lead Managers

Essex Marine IPO Lead Managers

  • Khandwala Securities Limited

Registrar for Essex Marine IPO

Skyline Financial Services Private Limited 

Essex Marine IPO Registrar

Financial Performance of Essex Marine Limited

Particulars Year ending on March 31, 2024 Year ending on March 31, 2023 Year ending on March 31, 2022
Revenue from Operation (in ₹ lakh) 1,915.02 2,189.76 5,979.85
Profit After Tax (in ₹ lakh) 182.29 202.65 172.67
Earnings per share (in ₹) 3.31 3.68 3.14
Net Worth (in lakh) 1,301.40 1,119.11 916.46
Return on Equity (%) 15.06 19.91 20.80
Return on capital employed (RoCE) (%) 14.40 17.14 14.96
EBITDA (in ₹ lakh) 498.69 601.34 602.36

Know before investing

Strengths

5
  1. Strategically located plant near Shankarpur ensures low-cost access to raw materials.

  2. Peeling capacity to double from 10.8 to 21.6 tons daily.

  3. Repeat orders contributed ₹2,407.42 lakh or 80.62% of operational revenue in 2024.

  4. Export presence in China, Europe, Israel showcases strong global market reach.

  5. Certified with FSSC V5.1, BRC, and HACCP for international quality compliance.

Risks

5
  1. Biosecurity risks and shrimp diseases like White Spot can disrupt operations severely.

  2. Outbreaks like Early Mortality Syndrome may reduce shrimp supply and revenues.

  3. Heavy revenue dependence on two products limits diversification and market flexibility.

  4. Top five customers contributed 53.30% revenue, making Essex vulnerable to demand shifts.

  5. ₹2,407.42 lakh revenue from repeat orders, any reduction may hurt operations.

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Essex Marine Limited Peer Comparison

Company Name EPS (Basic) NAV (per share) (₹) P/E (x) RoNW (%)
Essex Marine Limited 1.66 11.83 - 14.01
Kings Infra Ventures Limited 3.22 23.57 26.30 13.24
Zeal Aqua Limited 0.66 6.27 10.50 10.47

Essex Marine IPO FAQs

What is the Essex Marine IPO?

Essex Marine IPO is a fixed price issue IPO. It runs from August 4, 2025, to August 6, 2025.

When will the Essex Marine IPO be allotted?

The Basis of Allotment will happen on Thursday, August 7, 2025.

When will the Essex Marine IPO open for subscription?

The IPO subscription window will open on August 4, 2025.

What minimum lot size can retail investors subscribe to?

The minimum lot size retail investors can subscribe to is 2 lots, and the lot size is 2,000 shares.

When will the Essex Marine IPO list on exchanges?

The listing date for Essex Marine IPO is Monday, August 11, 2025.

What is the issue size of the Essex Marine IPO?

The issue size of the Essex Marine IPO is ₹23.01 crore.

What are the open and close dates of the Essex Marine IPO?

The open and close dates for Essex Marine IPO are from August 4, 2025, to August 6, 2025.

What would be the listing gains on the Essex Marine IPO?

Listing gains cannot be ascertained before the listing of the IPO on the stock exchange.

When will I know if my Essex Marine IPO order is placed?

You will receive a notification once your order is successfully placed with the exchange after the bidding starts.

Who is the registrar of Essex Marine IPO?

Skyline Financial Services Private Limited is the registrar responsible for managing the IPO allotment process and handling investor queries.

Where is the Essex Marine IPO getting listed?

The Essex Marine IPO is proposed to be listed on the SME platform of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).