Kent RO IPO
Kent RO IPO is a Mainboard book-built Offer for Sale of up to 1,00,94,568 equity shares of face value ₹1 each. The IPO does not include any Fresh Issue. The price band, lot size and IPO dates have not been announced. The company received SEBI approval in
Kent RO IPO Details
Kent RO IPO is an upcoming Mainboard public issue consisting entirely of an Offer for Sale of up to 1,00,94,568 equity shares. The Offer is being made by promoter selling shareholders Mahesh Gupta, Sunita Gupta and Varun Gupta. Kent RO will not receive any proceeds from the Offer. The price band, IPO opening and closing dates, allotment date, lot size and listing date are yet to be announced.
Kent RO IPO Timeline (Tentative)
Kent RO received SEBI approval for its IPO in June 2025. The company subsequently postponed its IPO plans in May 2026 and stated that it was not in a hurry to proceed with the listing. Therefore, the IPO schedule is currently not available.
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Kent RO IPO Lot Size
The Kent RO IPO lot size has not yet been announced. The price band and minimum bid lot will be disclosed before the IPO opens for subscription.
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Kent RO IPO Reservation
Kent RO IPO comprises an Offer for Sale of up to 1,00,94,568 equity shares. The proposed allocation is up to 50% for QIBs, at least 15% for NIIs and at least 35% for Retail Individual Investors, subject to the final Offer structure.
Kent RO IPO Subscription
Kent RO IPO subscription status is not available as the IPO has not opened for bidding.
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About Kent RO
Kent R O Systems Limited manufactures and sells water purifiers, water softeners, kitchen appliances and home appliances under the Kent brand. It also manufactures BLDC fans under the Kuhl brand. The company focuses on developing products designed around consumer requirements and has built a strong presence in the water purification category.
Kent offers RO, UV and gravity-based water purifiers, IoT-enabled products, water softeners and whole-house filtration systems. Its wider product portfolio also includes fans, kitchen appliances, air purifiers, air fryers, electric kettles and vacuum cleaners.
As of September 30, 2024, Kent had 1,898 channel partners, with products available through large-format retail chains, regional retail chains, CSD and CPC stores, e-commerce websites and quick-commerce platforms. The company also sold water purifiers in more than 30 countries between April 2021 and September 2024.
Strengths
- Category pioneer in RO water purifiers in India.
- Wide portfolio of water purifiers, water softeners, kitchen appliances and home appliances.
- Strong multi-channel distribution and service network.
- Presence across domestic and international markets.
- NSF/ANSI 58 certification for its water purifier products.
- Four manufacturing facilities, including one in Roorkee and three in Noida.
- Focus on innovation and development of consumer-focused products.
- Strong financial position with substantial net worth.
Risks to Consider
- Interruptions in raw-material supply or fluctuations in raw-material prices may affect manufacturing costs.
- Manufacturing facilities are exposed to operating risks.
- Work stoppages, wage increases or higher employee costs could affect operations.
- Failure to effectively manage growth may adversely affect business performance.
- Product research and development investments may not generate expected results.
- Product defects could result in liability and reputational risks.
- Changes in consumer preferences and competition may affect demand.
- The company imports a portion of its raw materials, exposing it to global input-cost and exchange-rate movements.
Kent RO Financials (₹ Cr)
Kent RO reported revenue from operations of ₹1,178.19 crore in FY2024, compared with ₹1,084.39 crore in FY2023 and ₹1,047.37 crore in FY2022. Profit for the period stood at ₹166.55 crore in FY2024, ₹97.16 crore in FY2023 and ₹154.22 crore in FY2022.
| Period | Revenue | PAT | Total Assets | Net Worth |
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| FY2024 | 1,178.19 | 166.55 | 1,857.11 | 1,677.84 |
| FY2023 | 1,084.39 | 97.16 | 1,689.30 | 1,510.21 |
| FY2022 | 1,047.37 | 154.22 | 1,593.22 | 1,448.28 |
KPIs & Valuation
At the DRHP stage, the Kent RO IPO price band had not been finalized. FY2024 basic and diluted EPS was ₹15.67, RoNW was 9.93% and NAV per equity share was ₹157.90. The P/E ratio cannot be calculated until the IPO price band is announced.
Objects of the Issue
The Kent RO IPO is entirely an Offer for Sale. The company will not receive any proceeds from the Offer. The proceeds from the sale of shares will be received by the promoter selling shareholders. The proposed listing is intended to provide the company with the benefits of listing and create a public market for its equity shares. The company proposed to utilise the IPO proceeds for:
- Achieving the benefits of listing the equity shares on the stock exchanges.
- Providing a public market for the equity shares in India.
- Providing liquidity to the existing shareholders through the Offer for Sale.
- Enhancing the visibility and brand of the company.
Promoters, Lead Managers & Registrar
Kent R O Systems Limited is promoted by Mahesh Gupta, Sunita Gupta, Varun Gupta, Mahesh Varun Private Family Trust, Sunita Surbhi Private Family Trust and Sunita Varun Private Family Trust. Motilal Oswal Investment Advisors Limited and JM Financial Limited are the Book Running Lead Managers, while KFin Technologies Limited is the Registrar to the Offer.
Promoters
Lead Managers (BRLM)
Registrar
| Name | KFin Technologies Limited |
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| Phone | +91 40 6716 2222 / 1800 309 4001 |
| einward.ris@kfintech.com | |
| Website | https://www.kfintech.com/ |
Kent RO IPO Review
Kent RO has an established presence in India's water purification market, with a diversified portfolio of water purifiers, water softeners, kitchen appliances, home appliances and fans. The company has also developed an extensive distribution and service network across India and sells its products in international markets.
The company's revenue from operations increased from ₹1,047.37 crore in FY2022 to ₹1,084.39 crore in FY2023 and ₹1,178.19 crore in FY2024. Profit for the period increased from ₹154.22 crore in FY2022 to ₹166.55 crore in FY2024.
However, the IPO consists entirely of an Offer for Sale, meaning Kent RO itself will not receive IPO proceeds. The price band and IPO schedule are also unavailable, and the company postponed its listing plans in May 2026 amid market conditions.
How to Apply
Kent RO IPO applications can be made through ASBA and UPI once the IPO opens for subscription. The price band, lot size and bidding dates have not yet been announced.
Through UPI
- Log in to your stockbroker app/website.
- Go to the IPO section.
- Select Kent RO IPO.
- Enter the number of lots you want to apply for.
- Select the bid price.
- Enter your valid UPI ID.
- Submit the IPO application.
- Open your UPI app when the mandate request arrives.
- Approve the mandate using your UPI PIN.
- The application amount will be blocked in your bank account. If shares are allotted, the required amount will be debited; otherwise, the blocked amount will be released.
Prospectus & Documents
Investors can refer to the Kent RO DRHP for detailed information about the company's business, financial performance, risk factors, IPO structure and utilisation of the Offer. The DRHP was dated January 21, 2025.
Last updated Sep 29, 2026.