Kent RO shelves IPO by a year, blames Iran-US war volatility and input cost pressure
Water purifier maker Kent RO has pushed its IPO out by at least 12 months, citing geopolitical jitters and rising input costs. Revenue grew to ₹1,400 crore in FY26 from ₹1,260 crore in FY25, with the chairman guiding 15% growth in FY27 as category penetration remains low.
What happened
Kent RO Systems has shelved its IPO for at least a year, citing Iran-US conflict-driven market volatility and rising input costs. Revenue rose to ₹14 billion in
Key facts
- 14 billion rupees FY26 revenue
- 12.60 billion rupees FY25 revenue
- 15% expected FY27 growth
- 2% price hike
- 15% imported raw materials
Why this matters
Deferred listings in consumer durables open a window to engage Kent RO and peers on strategic capital or category roll-ups before public-market optionality returns in FY27.