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Knack Packaging Lists at Double-Digit Premium in Strong IPO Debut

The company will deploy roughly Rs 380 crore from the listing to build a Borisana plant that aims to nearly double capacity by October 2027 and will test execution and customer-concentration risks.

Overview

  • Knack Packaging's shares listed on Wednesday at about Rs 186–188, trading roughly 10–13% above the Rs 170 issue price on debut.
  • The IPO was heavily subscribed overall (about 83.33 times) and raised roughly Rs 380 crore through a fresh issue plus an offer-for-sale.
  • Market valuation on listing was reported near Rs 2,275–2,291 crore, and the actual debut outperformed grey-market indications that had pointed to a smaller premium.
  • Proceeds will fund a new manufacturing facility at Borisana, Kadi, increasing installed capacity from 43,300 MTPA to about 76,000 MTPA by October 2027.
  • Analysts praised the firm's integrated manufacturing, export mix and margins but advised holders to watch customer-concentration metrics, plant execution and suggested a Rs 175 stop-loss for risk management.