Prasol Chemicals IPO

Prasol Chemicals Ltd. filed a DRHP with SEBI on October 14, 2025, which is a major milestone in its debut in the Indian stock market. The Prasol Chemicals IPO is a book-built issue with a total offer amount of up to ₹500 crore, comprising a fresh issue of up to ₹80 crore equity shares and an offer for sale of up to ₹420 crore equity shares.

The price band, opening/closing dates, and final listing date will be determined by the company later. The shares are expected to be listed on the BSE and NSE trading platforms. For the Prasol Chemicals IPO, DAM Capital Advisors Ltd. is the Book Running Lead Manager (BRLM), and KFin Technologies Ltd. is the Registrar to the issue.

Company Background

Prasol Chemicals Ltd. was incorporated on January 24, 1992, as "Prachi Poly Products Private Limited." The company was headquartered in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. Over the years, it has had many changes and was renamed Prasol Chemicals Ltd. in 2007 to suit its growing business operations. Today, it is a diversified specialty chemicals producer with more than 30 years of experience.

The company has developed a strong presence in both the domestic and global markets. It caters to a broad range of industries, supplying necessary chemical inputs that drive the economy.

Operations and Product Range

Prasol Chemicals Ltd. mainly operates in 3 major segments of chemicals: acetone-based, phosphorus-based, and other specialty chemicals. The company is a critical part of the chemical value chain, as it has been the largest importer of acetone in India for the last 3 years (CY22-CY24) to produce a broad range of specialty chemicals. Its offerings include:

• • Acetone-based chemicals (diacetone alcohol, isophorone, and hexylene glycol).
• • Phosphorus-based chemicals (produced from yellow phosphorus, which serves the growing sectors).

The chemicals produced by Prasol Chemicals Ltd. are critical for the respective end-use industries of agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, personal care, lubricants, and performance materials.

Facilities and Capacity

Prasol Chemicals Ltd.’s manufacturing prowess is mainly based in the state of Maharashtra, with 2 major operational facilities known as the Manufacturing Facilities, namely the Khopoli Manufacturing Facility and the Mahad Manufacturing Facility, both of which are situated in Raigad. Additionally, Prasol Chemicals Ltd. is the sole isophorone manufacturer in India, with an installed capacity of 9,000 MTPA.

Brands and Market Presence

Prasol Chemicals Ltd. has a presence spanning over three decades (30+ years), and an irreplaceable image has been built in global markets for reliability. Its market position is distinguished by its scale; it is among the top 5 importers and users of yellow phosphorus in India.

The company maintains a balanced market presence with significant export exposure, supplying its specialty chemicals to various global geographies alongside its strong domestic operations.

Revenue Streams and Business Model

The main source of revenue for Prasol Chemicals Ltd. is based on the specialty chemical products business. For Fiscal Year 2025, the revenue from operations stood at ₹1,012.49 crore.

The company is based on importing crucial raw materials such as acetone and yellow phosphorus and further processing them into specialty chemicals. This "import-to-specialty" model allows them to serve diverse industries, mitigating risks associated with being dependent on a single end-market.

Management and Shareholding

Prasol Chemicals Ltd. is led by a group of experienced promoters, including Nishith Rajnikant Shah, Gaurang Natwarlal Parikh, and Dhaval Nalin Parikh, among others. The shareholding structure before the Prasol Chemicals IPO includes a total paid-up capital of 58,000,000 equity shares. While many promoters and promoter group members are participating in the Offer for Sale (OFS).

Board and Key Management

The leadership team of Prasol Chemicals Ltd. is structured to provide both operational expertise and independent oversight by the Chairman & Whole-Time Director of the company, Nishith Rajnikant Shah and the Managing Director, Gaurang Natwarlal Parikh. The Joint Managing Director, Dhaval Nalin Parikh, manages the splitting of strategic and operational duties, and an Independent Director works to ensure robust corporate governance in the company.