What we do Control Print Ltd is a pioneer Indian manufacturer of coding and marking solutions for packaging, including inkjet and laser printers and consumables. |
Founded in 1,991 |
Market share Holds about 18-20% market share in India's coding and marking market, a leading domestic player. |
Problem solved Enables manufacturers to print variable product data like batch numbers and expiry dates ensuring traceability and compliance. |
Top clients or who we serve Serves FMCG, pharmaceuticals, food, dairy, chemicals, and industrial sectors; mainly B2B clients across India and globally. |
Key management Basant Kabra (Chairman & Managing Director), Shiva Kabra (Joint Managing Director), Jaideep Barve (CFO). |
Our journey and innovations Founded in 1991; evolved with technologies like drop-on-demand inkjet; expanded globally through acquisitions since 2011. |
Where we operate Operates across India with 9 branches, plus subsidiaries in Netherlands, UK, Italy, UAE, and Sri Lanka. |
Top products or what we offer Continuous inkjet printers, thermal inkjet, hot roll coders, laser printers, consumables, track and trace solutions, packaging equipment. |
Top brands QRiousCodes (track and trace), Markprint BV and Codeology UK (international coding tech), V Shapes (packaging). |
Raw materials needed Inks, solvents, electronic components, printer parts, consumables for coding equipment manufacturing. |
Raw materials supplier Various suppliers; specifics not disclosed. |
Recurring vs cyclical contribution Revenue largely from recurring consumables and services; printer sales add non-recurring revenue. |
Our industry position Top 4 players in Indian coding market; only major Indian integrated manufacturer competing globally. |
Financial highlights FY25 standalone revenue ₹385 crores with 31% CAGR over 5 years; PAT ₹119.6 crores; EBITDA margin ~24%. |
Geographical revenue split Primarily India with growing contributions from Europe and Middle East subsidiaries. |
Order book - |
Whats driving growth Growing regulatory needs for product traceability, repeat consumable sales, international acquisitions, and new product launches. |
Our future plans Expand track and trace tech, grow packaging business, increase global footprint via subsidiaries and acquisitions. |
Our green promise Implements energy conservation and environmental safety policies; focuses on sustainable manufacturing. |
Our people and values 450+ sales and service engineers, emphasis on operational excellence and professional employee culture. |
Key challenges ahead Competition from global players, technology upgrades, managing international operations and regulatory compliance. |
Interesting facts Only major Indian firm manufacturing coding equipment with consumables; holds significant global subsidiaries. |
Risks and strategy Mitigates operational risks via integrated ERP, audits, and risk management; pursues innovation and acquisitions for growth. |
