Acme Universal Safezone 9 IPO IPO
Acme Universal Safezone 9 IPO is a ₹35.93 Cr fresh issue opening on September 28, 2026, with a price band of ₹65 to ₹71 per share and listing on BSE SME.
Acme Universal Safezone 9 IPO IPO Details
Acme Universal Safezone 9 IPO is a bookbuilding SME issue of ₹35.93 Cr comprising 50,60,800 fresh equity shares. The IPO is scheduled to open on September 28, 2026 and close on September 30, 2026. The company proposes to list its shares on BSE SME.
Acme Universal Safezone 9 IPO IPO GMP
Acme Universal Safezone 9 IPO GMP is currently reported at ₹0 by available grey-market tracking sources. GMP is an unofficial indicator and can change before listing.
Acme Universal Safezone 9 IPO IPO Timeline (Tentative)
Acme Universal Safezone 9 Limited has developed its business over the years as a manufacturer and supplier of industrial safety footwear under the ACME brand. The company has undertaken several key operational and technological developments, including expansion of its manufacturing capabilities, digital transformation initiatives and commissioning of additional production facilities. The following timeline highlights important milestones in the company’s journey.
| Event | Tentative Date |
|---|---|
| IPO Open Date | Mon, Sep 28, 2026 |
| IPO Close Date | Wed, Sep 30, 2026 |
| Basis of Allotment | Thu, Oct 1, 2026 |
| Initiation of Refunds | Mon, Oct 5, 2026 |
| Credit of Shares to Demat | Mon, Oct 5, 2026 |
| Listing Date | Tue, Oct 6, 2026 |
| IPO Opens | September 28, 2026 |
| IPO Closes | September 30, 2026 |
| Basis of Allotment | October 1, 2026 |
| Refund Initiation | October 5, 2026 |
| Credit of Shares to Demat | October 5, 2026 |
| Listing Date | October 6, 2026 |
Acme Universal Safezone 9 IPO IPO Lot Size
Acme Universal Safezone 9 IPO has a lot size of 1,600 shares. Under the current SME application structure, retail investors need to apply for 2 lots, or 3,200 shares, requiring ₹2,27,200 at the upper price band. S-HNI investors can apply for 3 lots, while B-HNI investors can apply from 9 lots.
| Application | Lots | Shares | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Min) | 2 | 3,200 | ₹2,27,200 |
| Retail (Max) | 2 | 3,200 | ₹2,27,200 |
| S-HNI (Min) | 3 | 4,800 | ₹3,40,800 |
| S-HNI (Max) | 8 | 12,800 | ₹9,08,800 |
| B-HNI (Min) | 9 | 14,400 | ₹10,22,400 |
Acme Universal Safezone 9 IPO IPO Reservation
The issue has a 50% allocation for QIBs, 15% for NIIs and 35% for retail investors. The issue also includes a market maker reservation and an anchor portion as disclosed in the issue structure.
Acme Universal Safezone 9 IPO IPO Subscription
The Acme Universal Safezone 9 IPO has not yet opened for subscription. Category-wise subscription figures will become available after bidding begins on September 28, 2026.
| Category | Subscription (times) |
|---|---|
| QIB | N.A. |
| NII | N.A. |
| RII | N.A. |
| Total | N.A. |
About Acme Universal Safezone 9 IPO
Acme Universal Safezone 9 Limited operates in the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) segment, with a focus on industrial safety footwear under the ACME brand. The company manufactures and supplies safety footwear for industries including construction, mining, oil and gas, automotive, heavy engineering, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, foundries and power generation.
Its product portfolio comprises 15 product lines using EVA-rubber, nitrile rubber and PVC sole variants. Products are designed for applications involving impact and compression protection, penetration resistance, electrical resistance, anti-static protection, heat and fire resistance, chemical resistance and slip resistance.
The company operates five manufacturing facilities across Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Its products are distributed through institutional sales, distributors, dealers and digital/e-commerce channels, with channel-partner warehousing at more than 40 locations across India. The company also exports products to international markets including the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Israel, the Netherlands and Hong Kong. As of March 31, 2026, the company had 1,073 employees.
The company was originally established as a partnership firm in 1994 and was subsequently incorporated as Acme Universal Safezone 9 Private Limited in 2016. It was converted into a public company in 2025.
Strengths
- Experienced management team.
- Focus on quality and compliance.
- Five manufacturing facilities across Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
- Diversified industrial safety footwear product portfolio.
- Integrated manufacturing and product-development capabilities.
- Institutional, distributor, dealer and digital sales channels.
- Export presence across multiple international markets.
- Established customer relationships and continuous product development.
Risks to Consider
- The company operates in a competitive industrial safety footwear market and is exposed to changes in industrial demand.
- The business has significant borrowings, with total borrowings of ₹58.05 Cr as of March 31, 2026.
- Raw materials including PU/PVC compounds, leather and steel toe caps are subject to price volatility and supply-related risks.
- The company has dependence on certain customers and geographic markets; the top 10 customers accounted for 47.71% of revenue for FY2026 according to disclosed risk information.
- Manufacturing facilities and offices are located on leased premises, creating risks related to lease continuity.
- Certain statutory approvals required for manufacturing operations may affect operations if delayed or not obtained.
- Working-capital requirements and trade receivables create liquidity and credit risks.
Acme Universal Safezone 9 IPO Financials (₹ Cr)
The company's total income increased from ₹181.67 Cr in FY2024 to ₹211.16 Cr in FY2026. PAT declined in FY2025 before increasing to ₹5.86 Cr in FY2026. Total assets increased from ₹119.07 Cr to ₹146.72 Cr, while net worth increased from ₹41.96 Cr to ₹52.77 Cr.
| Period | Revenue | PAT | Total Assets | Net Worth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | ₹181.67 Cr | ₹7.56 Cr | ₹119.07 Cr | ₹41.96 Cr |
| FY2025 | ₹191.31 Cr | ₹0.80 Cr | ₹133.70 Cr | ₹46.91 Cr |
| FY2026 | ₹211.16 Cr | ₹5.86 Cr | ₹146.72 Cr | ₹52.77 Cr |
KPIs & Valuation
The key performance indicators (KPIs) and valuation metrics of Acme Universal Safezone 9 Limited provide an overview of the company’s financial performance, profitability, capital efficiency and valuation in relation to its IPO. The company’s prospectus presents key metrics including revenue, EBITDA, PAT, EBITDA margin, PAT margin, EPS, return on net worth, debt-to-equity ratio and other financial parameters for the relevant periods.
Objects of the Issue
The Acme Universal Safezone 9 IPO comprises a Fresh Issue of Equity Shares. The company proposes to use the proceeds from the Fresh Issue primarily for capital expenditure towards the installation of a solar power plant and additional machinery, funding incremental working capital requirements and supporting inorganic growth and other strategic initiatives. The remaining proceeds are proposed to be used for general corporate purposes.
- The company proposes to utilise the IPO proceeds for:
- Funding the capital expenditure requirements for the installation of a solar power plant — approximately ₹3.62 crore.
- Funding the capital expenditure requirements towards installation of additional machinery — approximately ₹8.96 crore.
- Funding incremental working capital requirements of the company — approximately ₹8.00 crore.
- Funding inorganic growth through unidentified acquisitions and other strategic initiatives and general corporate purposes.
Promoters, Lead Managers & Registrar
The Promoters, Book Running Lead Manager (BRLM) and Registrar play important roles in the Acme Universal Safezone 9 IPO process. The promoters of the company are Nitin Tiwari and Ruchi Tiwari. Expert Global Consultants Private Limited is the Book Running Lead Manager to the issue, while Maashitla Securities Private Limited is the Registrar to the Offer.
Promoters
Lead Managers (BRLM)
Registrar
| Name | Maashitla Securities Pvt. Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Phone | 011-45121795 |
| investor.ipo@maashitla.com | |
| Website | https://www.maashitla.com/ |
Acme Universal Safezone 9 IPO IPO Review
Acme Universal Safezone 9 is an SME IPO from the industrial safety footwear segment. The company manufactures safety footwear for multiple industrial applications and operates five manufacturing facilities across Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
The company's total income increased from ₹181.67 Cr in FY2024 to ₹191.31 Cr in FY2025 and ₹211.16 Cr in FY2026. PAT was ₹7.56 Cr in FY2024, ₹0.80 Cr in FY2025 and ₹5.86 Cr in FY2026.
For FY2026, the company reported ROE of 5.54%, ROCE of 5.54%, RoNW of 11.75%, PAT margin of 2.84%, EBITDA margin of 7.36%, NAV of ₹37.60 and Debt/Equity of 1.10. The IPO proceeds are primarily intended for solar-power installation, additional machinery and working-capital requirements.
How to Apply
Through UPI
- Log in to your supported IPO application platform through your broker or bank.
- Select the Acme Universal Safezone 9 IPO from the IPO section.
- Enter your investor category and application details.
- Select the number of lots you wish to apply for.
- Enter your UPI ID linked to your bank account.
- Submit the IPO application.
- Wait for the UPI mandate request from your bank.
- Open your UPI application and approve the mandate.
- Ensure sufficient funds are available in the linked bank account.
- Keep your application and UPI mandate details for future reference.
Prospectus & Documents
The key prospectus and IPO-related documents of Acme Universal Safezone 9 Limited provide detailed information about the company, its business operations, financial performance, risk factors, management, objects of the issue and the terms of the proposed public offering. Investors can refer to the Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP), Red Herring Prospectus (RHP) and other relevant issue documents for comprehensive information about the IPO.
Last updated Sep 24, 2026.