Dual IPO Buzz: Om Freight Forwarders & Advance Agrolife IPO — Dates, Price Band, Lot Size & Listing on IPO Ji
India’s IPO market is heating up again, and the last week of September 2025 is bringing not just one but two exciting IPOs—Om Freight Forwarders IPO and Advance Agrolife IPO. Both companies come from high-demand sectors (Logistics & Agrochemicals) and are set to list on October 8, 2025.
At IPO Ji, we’ve broken down everything you need—IPO price band, subscription dates, lot size, allotment, objectives, GMP, and listing details—so you don’t have to look anywhere else.
Om Freight Forwarders IPO — The Logistics Veteran
Price Band: ₹128 – ₹135 per share
Lot Size: 111 shares
Issue Size: Fresh issue of ₹25 crore + OFS of 72.5 lakh shares
Dates: Sep 29 – Oct 3, 2025
Listing: Oct 8, 2025 (BSE & NSE)
What’s the business?
A third-generation Mumbai-based logistics company, Om Freight operates across 5 continents & 700+ locations. From international freight forwarding to customs clearance, warehousing & GPS-powered shipment tracking, it’s building a tech-driven logistics ecosystem.
About Om Freight Forwarders Limited
Incorporated in June 1995, Om Freight Forwarders Limited is a third-generation logistics company headquartered in Mumbai, India. With over 40 years of industry experience, the company has established itself as a global logistics player, operating across five continents and servicing 700+ locations worldwide.
Om Freight is ISO-certified and holds memberships with leading global trade bodies such as IATA, FIATA, WCA, GLPN, FFI, and MTO. The company is widely recognised for its technology integration, offering paperless documentation, GPS tracking, and real-time shipment monitoring to ensure transparency and efficiency.
Services Offered
Customs Clearance: Air, sea, LCL, break bulk, bulk, ODC & super ODC cargo.
Freight Forwarding: Comprehensive solutions across air, sea, and multimodal routes.
Project & Charter Services: Dedicated chartering of aircraft, vessels, and barges.
Nominated Cargo handling for global trade.
Domestic Transportation: Road, rail, and coastal shipping services.
Inventory, Warehousing & Distribution solutions.
Material Handling: Cranes, forklifts, payloaders, tippers, trailers, and more.
Value-Added Services: Bonded trucking, trans-shipping, cross trade, and post-shipment activities.
Scale of Operations
FY 2025 Cargo Volume: 66.86 million metric tons (MMTS).
Network: 28 branches across India + international presence covering 800+ destinations through strategic alliances.
Fleet & Equipment: 135 commercial vehicles including cranes, forklifts, trailers, payloaders, and tippers.
Partnerships: Collaborates with 22 logistics partners globally.
Competitive Strengths
- Comprehensive end-to-end logistics services under one roof.
- Proven track record of efficient service delivery across industries.
- Strong operational capabilities with an owned fleet and in-house equipment.
- Long-term client relationships built on trust and reliability.
- Diversified industry presence, ensuring revenue stability.
- Experienced management team with domain expertise.
- Commitment to technology-driven operations for efficiency and scalability.
Use of Proceeds: Purchase of commercial vehicles, heavy machinery, and general corporate needs.
Investor Allocation:
- QIB – up to 50%
- NII – min 15%
- Retail – min 35%
- Employee quota – 4.5 lakh shares
Peers to watch: Tiger Logistics, Accuracy Shipping, AVG Logistics.
Advance Agrolife IPO — The Agrochemical Challenger
Price Band: ₹95 – ₹100 per share
Lot Size: 150 shares
Issue Size: ₹193 crore (100% fresh issue)
Dates: Sep 30 – Oct 3, 2025
Listing: Oct 8, 2025 (BSE & NSE)
What’s the business?
Advance Agrolife makes agrochemicals (insecticides, fungicides, herbicides & plant growth regulators) for crops like cereals, vegetables & horticulture. With 404 registrations and exports to 7 countries (UAE, Bangladesh, Turkey, Kenya & more), the company is eyeing rapid global expansion.
About Advance Agrolife Limited
Incorporated in 2002, Advance Agrolife Limited is a leading agrochemical manufacturer engaged in producing a wide spectrum of crop-protection and growth-support products. Its offerings cater to the entire crop lifecycle across both Kharif and Rabi seasons in India, making it a trusted partner for farmers and agribusinesses.
Product Portfolio
Agrochemicals: Insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, plant growth regulators.
Fertilizers: Micro-nutrient fertilizers and bio-fertilizers.
Technical Grade Products: Active ingredients for pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and fertilizers used in agrochemical formulations.
Market Presence
Domestic: Supplies directly to corporate clients across 19 states & 3 union territories in India (B2B model).
Exports: Strong international footprint across UAE, Bangladesh, China (incl. Hong Kong), Turkey, Egypt, Kenya, and Nepal.
Manufacturing Facilities
Advance Agrolife operates three strategically located units in Jaipur, Rajasthan:
- Bagru Plant – Agrochemical production
- Dahami Khurd Plant I – Technical-grade products
- Dahami Khurd Plant II – Formulations & fertilizers
Workforce
As of July 15, 2025, the company employed 543 permanent staff, comprising skilled and unskilled workers to support operations across R&D, manufacturing, and sales.
Competitive Strengths
- Integrated Manufacturing Setup at strategic locations
- Diversified Product Portfolio ensuring sector resilience
- Established Customer Relationships across domestic & global markets
- Experienced Promoters & Management Team with strong industry expertise
- Proven Track Record of Growth backed by rising revenues & market expansion
Use of Proceeds: ₹135 crore for working capital + corporate purposes.
Investor Allocation:
- QIB – up to 50%
- NII – min 15%
- Retail – min 35%
- Employees – 30,000 shares
Peers to watch: Dharmaj Crop Guard, PI Industries, Sharda Cropchem.
IPO Face-Off: Om Freight vs Advance Agrolife
Both IPOs close on Oct 3 & list on Oct 8—a busy day for IPO investors!
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- Enter lot size & price
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Why Investors Are Watching Closely
- Om Freight Forwarders IPO → play on global logistics growth & India’s booming export ecosystem.
- Advance Agrolife IPO → exposure to India’s agrochemical demand + export market expansion.
- Both companies bring sector diversification for retail investors.
- Same listing date (Oct 8, 2025) could make markets extra exciting.
