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.
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 FY26; chairman expects 15% growth in FY27 amid low water-purifier adoption.
Why this matters
Kent RO's IPO deferral signals caution among consumer durable players amid macro volatility, even as the brand posts ~11% YoY revenue growth and targets 15% expansion in FY27 on low category penetration.
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