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IPO Lenschevron_rightIPO Explorerchevron_rightManika Plastech IPO
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Manika Plastech IPO

Listed
Manika Plastech Limited · Mainboard · Book Build Issue · BSE, NSE
Price Band
₹40–43
Issue Size
₹125.5 Cr
Min Invest
₹14,964
Lot Size
348 sh
Opens
11 Sept
Closes
16 Sept
Allotment
17 Sept
Listing
21 Sept
boltListing Gain
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Probability
High

The current GMP of 25.58% and strong subscription across all categories, especially NII and Retail, indicate a high probability of healthy listing gains. The attractive valuation compared to peers also supports this.

descriptionExecutive Summary

Manika Plastech Limited is a design-led, precision engineered, rigid polymer packaging manufacturing company. It caters to diversified critical industries such as energy storage, dairy and edible food products, paints, and chemicals. The company boasts 36 registered designs as unique intellectual property.

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Analyst Notes

The company benefits from a design-led business model with proprietary intellectual property and a strong promoter holding. While significant risks exist, particularly high customer concentration and raw material dependency, these are partially offset by the robust market sentiment, as evidenced by high subscription rates and a healthy GMP.

insightsOutlook

boltListing GainApply
ConfidenceHigh

The current GMP of 25.58% and strong subscription across all categories, especially NII and Retail, indicate a high probability of healthy listing gains. The attractive valuation compared to peers also supports this.

scheduleShort TermNeutral Positive
ConfidenceModerate

The company's strong PAT growth, improving margins, and attractive valuation should sustain investor interest in the short term, provided market conditions remain favorable. However, customer concentration is a watch-out.

historyLong TermNeutral
ConfidenceModerate

The design-led approach, intellectual property, and diversified end-user industries provide a solid foundation for long-term growth. However, managing customer concentration and raw material risks will be crucial for sustained performance. The moderate return ratios need to improve for strong long-term outperformance.

radarScore Profile

FinancialBusinessValuationGrowthGovernanceMarketRisk
76
Overall Score
75.6/100
account_balanceFinancial Strength
7.0/10
business_centerBusiness Quality
7.0/10
sellValuation
9.0/10
trending_upGrowth
8.0/10
verified_userGovernance
8.0/10
moodMarket Sentiment
8.0/10
warningRisk
5.0/10

monitoringFinancial Analysis

437.3₹ Cr · FY24–FY26
insightsRevenue grew from 368.8 to 437.3 across FY24–FY26 (+18.6%).
Latest
437.3
Low
162.7
High
437.3
Average
345.3
Δ Period
+68.5
flagRed flag · Lower return ratios compared to some peers and lack of explicit operating cash flow data are minor concerns. Discrepancy in DRHP vs external data for revenue/issue size units is a data quality issue, but external data is used for consistency.
Quality Ratings
Revenue Consistency—
Profit ConsistencyStrong
EBITDA Trend—
Margin TrendImproving
Net Worth Trend—
Cash Flow Quality—
Working Capital—
Debt LevelsModerate
Debt ServicingImproving
Earnings QualityStrong
Return RatiosModerate
Profit SustainabilityImproving

sellValuation Analysis

Valuation Meter
Attractive
Capital Eff.
Moderate
Risk-adj. Return
High
Pre-IPO P/E
18.22×
Post-IPO P/E
9.58×
EV / EBITDA
—
Price / Book
2.61×
ROE
8.34%
ROCE
8.34%
Competitive PositioningStrong
Relative Pricing vs Peers—

candlestick_chartListing Performance

Listing Gain (21 Sept)
₹0(0%)
Issue Price
₹43
Listing Price
₹43
Listing Day Close
₹43.14

business_centerBusiness Quality

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Business Model
A design-led, precision engineered, rigid polymer packaging manufacturing company. Focus on in-house design and development with 36 registered intellectual properties. Caters to diverse industries like energy storage, dairy, food, paints, and chemicals.
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Competitive Moat
Strong competitive moats include proprietary designs (36 registered IPs), proximity to key customer locations, operational flexibility, and integrated value-added services (in-house design, development, labelling).
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Scalability
Good scalability potential given the diversified end-user industries and ongoing capacity expansion plans, though expansion into new product categories carries execution risk.
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Market Opportunity
Significant market opportunity in the growing global packaging industry, particularly in developing economies, with increasing demand for customized and sustainable packaging solutions.
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Brand Strength
Moderate brand strength, primarily operating in a B2B segment with a focus on product performance and customer relationships rather than direct consumer brand recognition.
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Technology Edge
Possesses a technology edge through its design-led approach and 36 registered intellectual properties, enabling customized and application-specific product development.
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Entry Barriers
High entry barriers due to specialized design and precision engineering requirements, established customer relationships, and intellectual property protection.
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Industry Position
A niche player in the rigid polymer packaging segment, with a focus on precision engineering and design innovation.
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Customer Concentration
High customer concentration, with over 64% of operating revenue from the top five customers, posing a significant business risk.
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Supplier Concentration
Moderate supplier concentration risk, as majority of key raw material purchases (PPCP) are not under long-term agreements.

factoryIndustry Analysis

factoryRigid Polymer Packaging Industry
Industry CAGR
4.57%
boltDrivers
  • Government schemes (PM-KUSUM, Rooftop Solar, PLI for Batteries)
  • FAME-II subsidies
  • Rising EV battery production
  • Increasing need for customized packaging
  • Focus on sustainability in packaging

verified_userGovernance & Ownership

Governance Health
80OF 100Good
Risk & Quality Ratings
Promoter QualityStable
Governance RatingGood
TransparencyModerate
Litigation RiskModerate
Regulatory Issues—
Dependency RiskHigh
Shareholding Pattern
Pre-Issue Promoter100%
Post-Issue Promoter74.95%
infoPromoter dilution of 25.0 pts post-issue.

groupsPeer Comparison

CompanyP/ERoNW / ROEROCEP/BEPS (Basic)EPS (Diluted)NAV
Manika Plastech IPOThis IPO
9.58×
8.34%
8.34%
2.61×
—
—
—
Shaily Engineering Plastics
88.85×
23.71%
—
—
₹36.97
₹36.83
₹155.95
Mold-Tek Packaging
32.34×
10.56%
—
—
₹21.93
₹21.93
₹207.64
Hitech Corporation
37.85×
5.34%
—
—
₹8.84
₹8.84
₹165.72
Manika Plastech
—
15.18%
—
—
₹2.36
₹2.36
₹15.54
Manika Plastech IPOThis IPO
P/E9.58×
RoNW / ROE8.34%
ROCE8.34%
P/B2.61×
Shaily Engineering Plastics
P/E88.85×
RoNW / ROE23.71%
EPS (Basic)₹36.97
EPS (Diluted)₹36.83
NAV₹155.95
Mold-Tek Packaging
P/E32.34×
RoNW / ROE10.56%
EPS (Basic)₹21.93
EPS (Diluted)₹21.93
NAV₹207.64
Hitech Corporation
P/E37.85×
RoNW / ROE5.34%
EPS (Basic)₹8.84
EPS (Diluted)₹8.84
NAV₹165.72
Manika Plastech
RoNW / ROE15.18%
EPS (Basic)₹2.36
EPS (Diluted)₹2.36
NAV₹15.54
trending_upStrongest Peer
Shaily Engineering Plastics (highest P/E and RoNW)
trending_downWeakest Peer
Hitech Corporation (lowest RoNW among listed peers)

receipt_longOffer Details

Fresh Issue
₹92.5 Cr
Offer for Sale
₹33 Cr
Registrar
MUFG Intime India Pvt.Ltd.
Lead Managers
Pantomath Capital Advisors Pvt.Ltd.

shopping_cartLot Size & Bidding

Min Investment
₹10.03 L
₹10,02,588
Lot Size
348 sh
shares per lot
Min Bid
348 sh
minimum to apply

B-HNI

67 lots & above
₹10.03 Lentry
Min
67 lots
23,316 sh · ₹10.03 L
Max
—
no upper limit

pie_chartReservation Breakdown

CategoryShares Offered% of IssueShare
QIB—50%
Retail—35%
NII—15%
QIB50%
—
Retail35%
—
NII15%
—

anchorAnchor Investors

Bid Date
Sep 10, 2026
Anchor Price
₹43
Investors
5
Investor
BHARAT VALUE FUND-SERIES III41,04,199₹17.65 Cr46.87%
TRUST MF MULTI CAP FUND13,95,480₹6 Cr15.94%
FINAVENUE CAPITAL TRUST-FINAVENUE GROWTH FUND11,62,791₹5 Cr13.28%
NOVA GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND PCC-TOUCHSTONE11,62,791₹5 Cr13.28%
TRUST MF LARGE & MID CAP FUND9,30,552₹4 Cr10.63%
BHARAT VALUE FUND-SERIES III
Shares41,04,199
Amount₹17.65 Cr
Anchor %46.87%
TRUST MF MULTI CAP FUND
Shares13,95,480
Amount₹6 Cr
Anchor %15.94%
FINAVENUE CAPITAL TRUST-FINAVENUE GROWTH FUND
Shares11,62,791
Amount₹5 Cr
Anchor %13.28%
NOVA GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND PCC-TOUCHSTONE
Shares11,62,791
Amount₹5 Cr
Anchor %13.28%
TRUST MF LARGE & MID CAP FUND
Shares9,30,552
Amount₹4 Cr
Anchor %10.63%

show_chartGrey Market Premium

GMP Trend (last 8 sessions)
₹+11+25.58%
The GMP has shown a declining trend from a peak of ₹20.0 to the current ₹11.0, indicating some softening in investor enthusiasm closer to the IPO dates.
insightsGMP eased −₹17 (−85%) over 8 sessions, peaking at ₹20 before settling at ₹3 — a +25.58% premium over issue price.
Current
₹3
High
₹20
Low
₹3
Average
₹12.9
Δ Period
−₹17
Market Sentiment
Positive

Premium gain of 25.58% over issue price.

grid_viewSubscription Demand

Category Subscription (×)
QIB
8.68×
HNI
65.28×
Retail
22.4×
Overall
27.67×
All Categories
QIB
8.68×
NII
65.28×
S-NII
49.28×
B-NII
73.28×
RII
22.4×

diversity_3Promoters

Nikunj Mohanlal Kapadia
Munjal Nikunj Kapadia
Mihir Nikunj Kapadia
Pratik Nikunj Kapadia
VRIDAA Holding Trust

badgeManagement

Nikunj Mohanlal Kapadia
Chairman and Non-Executive Director
Munjal Nikunj Kapadia
Managing Director
Mihir Nikunj Kapadia
Whole-time Director
Pratik Nikunj Kapadia
Whole-time Director
Anand Shailesh Bathiya
Independent Director
Chitradurga Narasimha Murthy
Independent Director
Sanjay Khubchand Israni
Independent Director
Mita Dixit
Independent Director

thumb_upKey Strengths

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Design-led, precision engineered rigid polymer packaging manufacturer with 36 registered intellectual properties.

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Diversified customer base across critical industries (energy storage, food, paints, chemicals).

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Strong and consistent PAT growth (39.38% CAGR FY24-FY26) and improving margins.

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Attractive post-IPO valuation (P/E 9.58x) significantly lower than industry and peer averages.

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High promoter holding post-IPO (74.95%) indicating strong commitment.

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Strong market sentiment with high overall and retail/HNI subscription rates and healthy GMP.

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Proximity to key customer locations and integrated value-added services enhance customer retention.

warningRisk Analysis

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Critical
3
High
3
Moderate
0
Low
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High customer concentration: Over 64% of operating revenue from top five customers, making the company vulnerable to changes in their business or relationships.
Critical
warning
Raw material dependency: Majority of key raw material purchases (PPCP) are not under long-term agreements, exposing the company to price volatility and supply disruptions.
High
warning
Operational risk: Significant revenue concentration (67-74%) from battery casings, making the company susceptible to demand fluctuations in this segment.
High
warning
Geographical concentration: 49%-60% of revenue from North India, particularly Himachal Pradesh, posing regional market risk.
High
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Expansion risk: Proposed capacity expansion and venture into new product categories (thinwall containers, automotive components painting) are subject to delays, cost overruns, and limited operating history in new segments.
Moderate
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Litigation risk: Categories of material litigations (Tax/Regulatory, Criminal, Civil/Arbitration) are mentioned without specific details on potential impact.
Moderate
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Regulatory risk: Potential inability to obtain, renew, or maintain statutory and regulatory permits on time.
Moderate

insightsFuture Outlook

rocket_launchBull Case
Revenue
₹550 Cr
PAT Margin
10%

Successful execution of capacity expansion, increased demand from EV and energy storage sectors, further diversification of product portfolio and customer base, sustained improvement in operating margins.

timelineBase Case
Revenue
₹480 Cr
PAT Margin
9%

Steady growth in existing markets, continued operational efficiencies, moderate success in new product ventures, stable raw material prices.

trending_downBear Case
Revenue
₹400 Cr
PAT Margin
6%

Loss of key customers, significant increase in raw material costs, delays or failures in expansion projects, intense competition, adverse regulatory changes.

auto_awesomeAI Insights

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Positive: Very attractive post-IPO P/E (9.58x) compared to industry (37.8x) and peers (32.34x-88.85x).

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Concern: High customer concentration (over 64% revenue from top five customers).

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Advisory: conflicting source data: roe_pct (investorgain_kpi=8.34 vs investorgain_highlights=15.2)

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Listing-gain vs long-term: Apply / Neutral.

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