What we do Caprihans India Ltd specializes in pharmaceutical packaging and manufacturing rigid and flexible PVC films, PVdC coated films, plastic extruded products, foils, and allied products. |
Founded in 1,946 |
Market share Established player within pharmaceutical packaging in India with growing international presence through its subsidiary in Germany. |
Problem solved Provides durable and high-quality packaging solutions essential for pharmaceutical product safety and integrity. |
Top clients or who we serve Primarily serves pharmaceutical companies (B2B) within India and export markets including Europe and North America via its subsidiary. |
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Our journey and innovations Started in 1946, went public in 1978, joined Kalpataru Group in 1983, became part of Bilcare Group in 2011, expanded capacity multiple times, acquired PPI division in 2023. |
Where we operate India with growing footprint in Europe and North America through a wholly owned subsidiary in Germany. |
Top products or what we offer Rigid and flexible PVC films, PVdC coated films, plastic extruded products, and pharma packaging solutions including PPI division products. |
Top brands - |
Raw materials needed PVC resins, coating chemicals, plastic additives, foil materials. |
Raw materials supplier - |
Recurring vs cyclical contribution Revenue is largely recurring based on long-term contracts with pharmaceutical clients. |
Our industry position Key Indian pharmaceutical packaging company with strategic international presence and continued capacity expansions. |
Financial highlights Revenue Rs. 767.56 Cr, Net loss Rs. 62.18 Cr in FY 2024-25, impacted by inflation and relocation costs. |
Geographical revenue split Approximately Rs. 523 Cr revenue from India and Rs. 215 Cr from outside India in FY 2024-25. |
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Whats driving growth Capacity expansions, acquisition of PPI division, increased exports, and strategic relocation to modern facilities. |
Our future plans Expand European and North American markets via subsidiary, enhance infrastructure at new location, innovation in film technologies. |
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Our people and values Committed workforce with recent management changes; maintain corporate governance and ethical business practices. |
Key challenges ahead Managing inflationary pressures, operational relocation costs, and returning to profitability. |
Interesting facts Operational since 1957 with over 75 years history and continuous capacity expansions. |
Risks and strategy Market competition and cost inflation risks mitigated by capacity upgrades, diversification, and global market entry. |
