The issue comprises a fresh issue of Rs 71.85 crore and an offer for sale of Rs 16.17 crore, taking the total issue size to Rs 88.02 crore. Proceeds from the fresh issue will be used primarily to fund working capital requirements, acquisition of leasehold warehouse plots, refurbishment of warehouses and general corporate purposes.
Despite the absence of a grey market premium, investor interest would likely hinge on subscription trends over the next few days, particularly from retail and non-institutional investors, given the company’s presence in essential consumer categories such as packaged food and beverages.
CKK Retail Mart is engaged in the distribution of packaged agro-commodities including sugar, rice, pulses and ghee, along with packaged products such as milk powder and soft drinks. The company follows a “farm-to-fork” model and markets its agro products under brands such as Braunz and Jivanam. In April 2025, it also expanded into fruit-based beverages with the launch of its Fruitzzzup brand.
The company operates through a mix of a three-tier distribution model and a direct-to-distributor approach, supplying products across multiple regions. Its business model is focused on high-volume, fast-moving essential goods, which tend to see steady demand but operate in a competitive and margin-sensitive environment.
Financially, the company reported a profit after tax of Rs 16.36 crore in FY25, compared with Rs 12.67 crore in FY24. For the six months ended September 2025, profit stood at Rs 8.59 crore, while total income during the period was Rs 159.93 crore.
The issue is being managed by Oneview Corporate Advisors, with Bigshare Services acting as registrar, while Svcm Securities has been appointed as the market maker.
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