Pakka Limited bifurcates Jagriti Project cost at ₹744 Crore; Phase I by July 2025
Pakka Limited announced a revised cost of ₹744 Crore for its 'Jagriti Project', involving capacity expansion and upgrades. Phase I is expected by July 2025, Phase II by December 2026, and commercial operations by January 2027. Funds from a preferential issue will finance the capex.
The announcement details a significant capital expenditure project (₹744 Crore) which is crucial for the company's future growth and operational efficiency. The clear timelines and cost breakdown provide transparency to investors, but the impact is medium as it relates to ongoing capital work and not immediate financial results.
The announcement provides a detailed bifurcation of project costs and timelines for a capital expenditure program. While it details significant investment, it does not inherently signal a positive or negative shift in the company's immediate financial performance or outlook, hence it is neutral.
Pakka Limited has provided a detailed bifurcation of the project cost for its ongoing capital expenditure programme, the 'Jagriti Project', aimed at capacity expansion and facility upgradation.
The total revised cost of the Jagriti Project is ₹744.00 Crore. This includes Project Land (₹9.00 Crore), Civil & Structural Work and Site Development (₹85.50 Crore), Plant & Machinery (₹540.10 Crore), Contingency (₹23.95 Crore), Pre-operative Expenses (₹25.16 Crore), and Interest During Construction (IDC) (₹60.29 Crore).
The project involves the installation of a new paper machine (PM-4), upgradation of existing paper machines (including PM-3), expansion of the pulp mill, installation of captive power generation facilities, development of chemical recovery systems, and upgrading the effluent treatment plant (ETP).
Phase I of the project, focusing on upgradation of existing facilities, pulp mill, paper machine(s), utilities, and initial civil works, is targeted for completion by July 31, 2025. The ETP is expected by January 2025. Phase II, involving the installation and commissioning of the new PM-4, power plant, and chemical recovery systems, is scheduled for completion by August 2026 for the Power Plant & Recovery Boiler, and December 2026 for PM-4 and Recaustizer. Phase III, encompassing integration, trial runs, and stabilization, is planned to commence commercial operations by January 1, 2027.
The proceeds from a preferential issue will be utilized for funding the capital expenditure of the Jagriti Project, with ₹29.92 Crore allocated for the project within 6 months of fund receipt, and ₹99.99 Crore from warrants to be utilized within 18 months of fund receipt.
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