Knack Packaging IPO Price: ₹161 to ₹170 per share
IPO Dates: 1 to 3 Jul, 2026, 2026
Company Overview
Incorporated in 2013, Knack Packaging Ltd. is an integrated packaging solutions provider focused on innovation, exports, and sustainability.
Business Operations
The company manufactures Printed and Laminated Woven Polypropylene (PLWPP) bags, including pinch bottom, gusset, block bottom, and retail shopping bags. These high-strength packaging solutions serve industries such as food, pet food, agriculture, fertilizers, building materials, detergents, cement, chemicals, minerals, and more.
Market Position
The company’s products enhance brand visibility, reduce counterfeiting risks, and improve operational performance. In Fiscal 2025, Knack Packaging Limited held approximately 10.1% of the Indian flexible bulk PLWPP bag market.
Customer Base & Global Presence
Knack Packaging serves leading Indian customers, including:
- Baba Agro Food Limited
- Drools Pet Food Private Limited
- Ebro India Private Limited
- KRBL Limited
- DCM Shriram Limited
The company also serves global customers across 68 countries, including Cargill, Cristo S.A., and Repi Soap and Detergent PLC. Exports contribute significantly to the business, with the United States, Mexico, and South Africa accounting for 35.19% of total exports.
Manufacturing & Infrastructure
The company operates an in-house printing facility that provides end-to-end design and printing cylinder development services.
As of May 31, 2026, Knack Packaging Limited had:
- Served more than 1,950 customers worldwide
- Developed over 73,000+ printing cylinders
- Managed 13,379 SKUs
- Maintained a 92,065.47 sq. ft. warehouse
Workforce
As of Fiscal 2026, the company had a total workforce of 1,834 employees, including contractual workers.
Competitive Strengths
- Focus on operational efficiency through integrated and digitized processes
- Capability to deliver complex product designs with high accuracy
- Customer-centric customized packaging solutions
- Strong presence across domestic and international markets serving multiple industries
- Experienced management team and Board of Directors
Bidding Starts In
Knack Packaging IPO Specifics:
| IPO Date | 1 to 3 Jul, 2026 |
| Listing Date | Wed, Jul 8, 2026 |
| Face Value | ₹10 per share |
| Price Band | ₹161 to ₹170 |
| Lot Size | 88 Shares |
| Sale Type | Fresh capital cum OFS |
| Issue Type | Bookbuilding IPO |
| Listing At | BSE, NSE |
| Employee Discount | ₹16.00 |
| Total Issue Size | 2,58,52,941 shares (agg. up to ₹439 Cr) |
| Fresh Issue | 2,23,52,941 shares (agg. up to ₹380 Cr) |
| Offer for Sale | 35,00,000 shares of ₹10 (agg. up to ₹60 Cr) |
| Share Holding Pre Issue | 10,00,00,000 shares |
Knack Packaging IPO Timetable (Important Dates)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| IPO Open | Wed, Jul 1, 2026 |
| IPO Close | Fri, Jul 3, 2026 |
| Allotment | Mon, Jul 6, 2026 |
| Refund | Tue, Jul 7, 2026 |
| Credit of Shares | Tue, Jul 7, 2026 |
| Listing | Wed, Jul 8, 2026 |
Knack Packaging IPO Lot Size
Bidders have the opportunity to bid for a minimum of 88 shares, with the option to increase in multiples. The table below outlines the minimum and maximum investment thresholds for both retail investors and High Net Worth Individuals (HNIs), specifying the corresponding number of shares and amounts involved.
| Application | Lots | Shares | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Min) | 1 | 88 | ₹14,960 |
| Retail (Max) | 13 | 1,144 | ₹1,94,480 |
| S-HNI (Min) | 14 | 1,232 | ₹2,09,440 |
| S-HNI (Max) | 66 | 5,808 | ₹9,87,360 |
| B-HNI (Min) | 67 | 5,896 | ₹10,02,320 |
Knack Packaging IPO Reservation
| Investor Category | Shares Offered |
|---|---|
| QIB Shares Offered | Not more than 50% of the Net Offer |
| Retail Shares Offered | Not less than 35% of the Net Offer |
| NII Shares Offered | Not less than 15% of the Net Offer |
Knack Packaging IPO Financial Information
| Particulars (₹ Cr) | 31 Mar 2026 | 31 Mar 2025 | 31 Mar 2024 | 31 Mar 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | 595.25 | 449.36 | 379.38 | 269.33 |
| Total Income | 843.77 | 747.38 | 659.01 | 518.47 |
| Profit After Tax | 92.72 | 73.81 | 45.98 | 19.87 |
| EBITDA | 172.29 | 144.34 | 101.37 | 54.84 |
| Net Worth | 308.19 | 214.71 | 140.62 | 95.34 |
| Reserves & Surplus | 208.19 | 209.71 | 135.62 | 90.34 |
| Total Borrowing | 192.47 | 172.06 | 173.09 | 122.66 |
Key Performance Indicator – Knack Packaging IPO
| KPI | Value |
|---|---|
| ROE | 35.75% |
| ROCE | 46.71% |
| Debt/Equity | 0.62 |
| RoNW | 35.47% |
| PAT Margin | 10.99% |
| EBITDA Margin | 20.42% |
| Price to Book Value | 5.52 |
| EPS (₹) | 9.27 |
| P/E (x) | 18.33 |
| Promoter Holding | 89.6% |
Prospectus Links:
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