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CKK Retail Mart IPO Opens for Subscription With ₹155–₹163 Price Band
CKK Retail Mart Ltd. has officially launched its initial public offering (IPO) for public subscription, with investors now able to bid for shares in the company’s maiden market debut. The SME IPO has opened amid neutral grey market cues and will remain open for several days before allotment and listing later in February.

📅 IPO Timeline & Key Dates
- IPO Opens: 30 January 2026
- IPO Closes: 3 February 2026
- Basis of Allotment: 4 February 2026 (tentative)
- Refunds Start: 5 February 2026 (tentative)
- Shares Credited to Demat: 5 February 2026 (tentative)
- Listing Date: 6 February 2026 on NSE SME platform

💸 Price & Investment Details
- Price Band: ₹155 – ₹163 per share
- Face Value: ₹10 per share
- Lot Size: 800 shares per lot
- Minimum Retail Investment: ₹2,60,800 for 2 lots (1,600 shares)
📊 Issue Structure
- Total Shares Offered: 54,00,000 shares (approx. ₹88.02 crore)
- Fresh Issue Shares: 44,08,000 shares (approx. ₹67 crore)
- Offer for Sale (OFS): 9,92,000 shares (approx. ₹16 crore)
- Market Maker Reserved Shares: 2,73,600 shares (approx. ₹4 crore)

📉 Grey Market & Early Sentiment
- Grey Market Premium (GMP): ₹0 — indicating muted listing expectations ahead of subscription.
This suggests the stock may list around the upper price band of ₹163 per share without notable premium gains.
🏢 About the Company
CKK Retail Mart operates in the distribution and trading of essential packaged commodities, including sugar, rice, pulses, ghee, milk powder and soft drinks — marketed under brands like Braunz, Jivanam, and FruitzzzUp. The company follows a three‑tier distribution model and direct‑to‑distributor approach across regions such as Maharashtra, Bihar, West Bengal and the North‑Eastern states.
📌 Use of Proceeds
The IPO funds are expected to be deployed toward:
- Working capital requirements
- Acquisition of leasehold warehouse plots
- Refurbishment of warehouses
- General corporate purposes