Great Eastern Shipping is set to offload the 2003-built tanker Jag Pankhi in Q1 FY27, marking a sale. The company also intends to bolster its fleet by acquiring two secondhand vessels as part of its strategic expansion plan.
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GE Shipping has agreed to sell the 2003-built medium-range tanker, JAG PANKHI. The deal marks another step in their ongoing business operations.
Great Eastern Shipping is set to sell its 2007-built tanker 'Jag Prakash' by Q1 of fiscal year 2027, leading to a decrease in their fleet size to 40 vessels.
Great Eastern Shipping announces the sale of the 2007-built tanker, Jag Prakash. This move is part of their ongoing efforts to adjust their fleet composition.
Great Eastern Shipping saw a 4.3% increase on BSE following the announcement of selling the tanker 'Jag Prakash'. The sale, part of a fleet optimization strategy, involves acquiring newer ships and upholding robust financial health.
Vinay Rajani, of HDFC Securities, suggests investors consider GE Shipping and Arvind for short-term profits, with predicted prices at Rs 1,590 and Rs 388 respectively. Markets were down on April 6 due to Middle East tensions, with both Nifty 50 and Sensex declining. Brent crude oil reached $110/barrel, causing mixed results in Asian markets.
Great Eastern Shipping has added a 2014-built, 49,420 dwt tanker to their fleet, marking the acquisition for the first quarter of FY27. The company is financing the purchase using its own funds.
GE Shipping's shares surged 2.9% after announcing the acquisition of a Medium Range Tanker, indicating a continued emphasis on fleet expansion. The strong financial health of the company allows for internal funding, ensuring high fleet utilization rates.
Great Eastern Shipping has offloaded the VLGC Jag Vishnu, a vessel built in 2002. The sale was agreed upon in Q3 of the current financial year. Now with 40 vessels and a combined deadweight tonnage of 3.2 million, the company plans to acquire a Kamsarmax before the first quarter of the next fiscal year.