Amtech Esters IPO subscription surged to 23.71x on Day 3, driven by a massive acceleration in Qualified Institutional Buyer (QIB) demand. QIB subscription jumped to 13.60x, while Retail investors pushed their bid to 25.93x.

Subscription Status

The issue saw significant momentum in the final hours of the bidding window. The total subscription rose from 1.13x on Day 1 to 2.80x on Day 2, before accelerating sharply to 23.71x on Day 3. The most notable development was the late-stage institutional interest, with QIBs entering the fray aggressively after remaining flat at 1.00x for the first two days.

Category-wise Breakdown

Non-Institutional Buyers (bHNI) led the overall subscription at 34.15x, followed closely by Small HNI (sHNI) at 27.45x and Retail at 25.93x. Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIB) saw a dramatic late-day surge, jumping from 1.00x to 13.60x. The Employee quota remained unsubscribed at 0x.

Intra-day Timeline

Demand accelerated steadily throughout the day, with retail interest picking up pace after midday. At 11:15 AM, total subscription stood at 0.44x. By 12:15 PM, it rose to 0.51x as retail moved to 0.21x. The momentum continued, reaching 0.63x by 13:15 PM and 0.72x by 14:15 PM. In the final hours, retail surged to 0.77x, pushing the total subscription to 1.13x. QIBs remained constant at 1.00x across all intervals.

Offer Details

Amtech Esters priced its IPO between ₹71.00000 and ₹75.00000. The issue size ranges from ₹227200 lakhs to ₹500000 lakhs. The minimum bid quantity is set at 3200 shares. The bidding window opened on 2026-09-09 10:00:00 and closed on 2026-09-11 16:00:00.

What's Next

Allotment is scheduled for 2026-09-15. The shares are expected to list on 2026-09-17.

About the Company

Amtech Esters is engaged in the B2B business of manufacturing Unsaturated Polyester Resins (UPRs) and trading complementary products such as fiber resin, hardeners, silicons, and other ancillary items. Founded in 2002, the company provides an integrated sourcing solution across the resin and FRP value chain. Its wholly owned subsidiary, Croda Pigments Private Limited, manufactures pigments used as colourants and additives, creating operational synergies within the group. The company is led by Managing Director Ajit Singh Bawa.

Financial Highlights

The company reported consolidated revenue from operations of ₹40.67 crores for the fiscal year ending 31/03/2026, up from ₹36.89 crores in FY 2025. Total profit stood at ₹4.22 crores in FY 2026, compared to ₹3.72 crores in FY 2025.

Objects of the Issue

The company intends to utilize the proceeds for:

• Investment in wholly owned subsidiary Croda Pigments Private Limited by way of debt (₹8.81 crores) for capital expenditure and working capital requirements.
• Repayment or prepayment of certain borrowings (₹4.20 crores).
• Funding inorganic growth through unidentified acquisitions and general corporate purposes.

Risk Factors

Key risks identified in the DRHP include:

• Significant Revenue Dependence on Single Product Category: 62.84% of revenue is derived from UPR.
• Geographic Concentration: 89.78% of revenue comes from manufacturing operations concentrated in Haryana.
• Regulatory Non-Compliance: Instances of delayed statutory filings, including ADT-1 delays of over 3,500 days.
• High Trade Receivables: Debtor days increased to 92 days in FY 2026.
• Customer Concentration: Top 10 customers represent 40.78% of revenue.