Pakka Limited Discloses ₹744 Crore Jagriti Project Cost Bifurcation and Phase Timelines
Pakka Limited has disclosed a detailed cost bifurcation of its ₹744 crore Jagriti Project under Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, covering capacity expansion and facility upgradation across three phases. Phase II, which includes installation of PM-4, power plant, and chemical recovery systems, accounts for INR 644.53 crore of the total cost, with commercial operations targeted from January 1, 2027. Preferential issue proceeds totalling Rs. 1,29,91,00,000 are proposed to be utilised towards the project's capital expenditure requirements.

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Pakka Limited has filed a disclosure under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, providing a detailed bifurcation of the project cost and components of its ongoing "Jagriti Project." The disclosure, signed by Company Secretary & Legal Head Sachin Kumar Srivastava and dated May 12, 2026, was submitted to both the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited to ensure enhanced transparency to shareholders and stakeholders. This follows earlier disclosures made by the company in respect of the Jagriti Project, including a corrigendum to the notice of its Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) scheduled for May 5, 2026.
Jagriti Project: Scope and Components
The Jagriti Project refers to Pakka Limited's ongoing capital expenditure programme at its existing manufacturing facility, aimed at capacity expansion, upgradation of existing facilities, and strengthening of integrated operations. The project is being implemented at the company's existing manufacturing location and constitutes a composite project involving capacity expansion as well as technological upgradation and backward integration. The key components of the Jagriti Project include:
- Installation of a new paper machine (PM-4) for the manufacture of paper and packaging products
- Upgradation and debottlenecking of existing paper machine(s), including PM-3
- Expansion and modernization of pulp mill and allied processing facilities
- Installation of captive power generation facilities along with associated utilities
- Development of chemical recovery, evaporation and related process systems
- Upgradation of effluent treatment plant (ETP), utilities and other supporting infrastructure
Detailed Cost Bifurcation
The total revised cost of the Jagriti Project is INR 744.00 crore, based on a revised Techno-Economic Viability (TEV) assessment reflecting the updated project configuration, including cost escalations on account of design changes, time overrun, and foreign exchange fluctuations. The following table presents the phase-wise cost bifurcation:
| Details: | Total Amount (INR in crores) | Phase I | Phase II | Phase III |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Land: | 9.00 | 0.00 | 9.00 | 0.00 |
| Civil & Structural Work and Site Development: | 85.50 | 14.44 | 71.06 | 0.00 |
| Plant & Machinery: | 540.10 | 69.91 | 470.19 | 0.00 |
| Total (A): | 634.60 | 84.35 | 550.25 | 0.00 |
| Contingency: | 23.95 | 0.00 | 23.95 | 0.00 |
| Pre-operative Expenses: | 25.16 | 6.77 | 15.80 | 2.59 |
| Interest During Construction (IDC): | 60.29 | 4.52 | 54.53 | 1.24 |
| Total (B): | 109.40 | 11.29 | 70.33 | 3.83 |
| Grand Total (A + B): | 744.00 | 95.65 | 644.53 | 3.83 |
The bulk of the capital expenditure is concentrated in Phase II, which accounts for INR 644.53 crore of the total project cost, primarily driven by Plant & Machinery investments of INR 470.19 crore in that phase.
Phase-Wise Implementation Timelines
The Jagriti Project is being implemented in three phases, with tentative timelines for phase-wise completion as follows:
| Phase: | Scope | Tentative Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Phase I: | Upgradation of existing facilities, including pulp mill, paper machine(s) and utilities, along with initial civil and infrastructure works | ETP – January 2025; Pulp mill, PM#3, Evap – 31.07.2025 |
| Phase II: | Installation and commissioning of new plant and machinery, including PM-4, power plant and chemical recovery systems | Power Plant & Recovery Boiler – August 2026; PM#4 – December 2026; Rec Caustizer – December 2026 |
| Phase III: | Integration of all units, trial runs, stabilization and commencement of commercial operations | January 1, 2027 |
Certain components, including the upgradation of existing facilities, have already been completed or commissioned, while the balance components are under various stages of implementation.
Utilisation of Preferential Issue Proceeds
The proceeds of the preferential issue are proposed to be utilised towards funding the capital expenditure requirements of the Jagriti Project in line with the above scope and phases. The total estimated amount proposed to be utilised is Rs. 1,29,91,00,000, as detailed below:
| Sr. No.: | Particulars | Mode | Tentative Timelines | Total Estimated Amount (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Investment in Jagriti Project | Equity Shares | Proposed to be utilized towards capex and project mobilization, within 6 months from the date of receipt of funds | 29,92,00,000 |
| 2. | Investment in Jagriti Project | Warrants | 25% on allotment towards initial capex/mobilization within 18 months; balance 75% on exercise by allottees towards phased deployment within 18 months | 99,99,00,000 |
| Total: | 1,29,91,00,000 |
Regulatory Compliance and Availability
The disclosure was made in compliance with Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 for the information of shareholders and stakeholders at large. The equity shares of the company are frequently traded on the stock exchanges in terms of Regulation 164 of the SEBI (ICDR) Regulations, 2018. The information is also available on the company's website at www.pakka.com , as well as on the websites of BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited.
Historical Stock Returns for Pakka
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.08% | -3.42% | -5.10% | -22.46% | -44.81% | -25.82% |
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