CKK Retail Mart IPO Subscription Starts January 30; Price Band, Dates & Details

The initial public offering (IPO) of CKK Retail Mart Ltd., a distributor of packaged agro-commodities, is set to open for subscription on Friday, 30 January 2026 and will close on Tuesday, 3 February 2026. The company aims to raise about ₹88.02 crore through a mix of fresh shares and an offer for sale.

Key IPO Details:
• Price band: ₹155 to ₹163 per share — this is the range at which investors can bid for shares.
• Lot size: 800 shares per lot.
• Minimum investment: Retail investors will need approximately ₹2,60,800 to apply for two lots at the upper band.
• The issue is a book-built IPO comprising:

Fresh issue of shares aggregating ₹71.85 crore
Offer for sale (OFS) aggregating ₹16.17 crore.

Important Dates:
• IPO opens for subscription: 30 January 2026
• IPO closes for subscription: 3 February 2026
• Basis of allotment finalisation: 4 February 2026
• Refunds initiated / Shares credited to demat: 5 February 2026
• Expected listing on NSE SME platform: 6 February 2026

Grey Market Premium (GMP):
• Unofficial market indicators suggest that unlisted CKK Retail Mart shares are trading around the top end of the price band (₹163), reflecting tentative investor interest ahead of the listing.

About the Company:
• Established in 2005, CKK Retail Mart distributes packaged agro-commodities such as sugar, pulses and ghee across regions including Maharashtra, Bihar, West Bengal and the northeastern states using a multi-tier and direct-to-distributor distribution model.

Use of IPO Proceeds:
The company plans to use the funds raised to:
• Acquire leasehold plots for warehousing (₹10.2 crore)
• Repair and refurbish existing warehouses (₹1.9 crore)
• Support working capital needs (₹43 crore)
• Cover other general corporate purposes.

Financial Performance (FY25):
• Revenue from operations stood at ₹301.18 crore, up about 29% from the previous year.
• EBITDA increased to ₹22.60 crore.
• Profit after tax was ₹16.36 crore.

Investors planning to participate should consider these key dates, price ranges and company fundamentals before applying in the IPO.