24-Dec-25 Caprihans India Ltd is one of India’s oldest and most established manufacturers of PVC films, with a legacy dating back to its incorporation in 1946 and public listing in 1978. The company is widely recognised for producing both rigid and flexible PVC films through calendaring processes, serving a broad range of industrial and packaging applications domestically and internationally.
Product and Technology Focus
Caprihans specialises in polymer processing, with a strong emphasis on PVC films manufactured through calendaring lines. Its PVC film portfolio includes:
Rigid PVC films used in packaging applications
Flexible PVC films for diverse end uses
PVDC-coated films for enhanced barrier properties
Specialty films including phthalate-free and functional variants
Ancillary products such as PP corrugated sheets and other extruded polymer products
The company’s products find applications in:
Pharmaceutical blister and lidding packaging
Food and FMCG packaging
Industrial and technical films
Custom coated or laminated film structures
Caprihans operates production lines capable of calendaring, coating, printing and lamination, enabling it to serve both standard and specialty film segments with significant versatility.
Manufacturing Footprint
The company’s manufacturing operations are based primarily in Maharashtra (Thane and Nashik), where it operates calendaring facilities and supporting conversion lines. Over the decades, Caprihans has built extensive technical expertise in PVC film processing, positioning itself as a strategic supplier to converters and packaging players across sectors.
Market Position and Industry Role
Caprihans is widely regarded as among the largest and most experienced PVC film manufacturers in India. Its long history of calendaring expertise has made the brand a benchmark for quality in rigid and flexible PVC films. Many pharmaceutical and consumer packaging players source speciality films from Caprihans for high-performance applications.
Financial Snapshot
According to the latest publicly reported data Revenue from operations (FY2024-25): ~?737.85 crore
Export and Technical Collaboration
Over the years, Caprihans has exported PVC films and related products, catering to international demand for quality film solutions. The company has also engaged in technical collaborations for specialised film processing, underlining its commitment to maintain industry-relevant capabilities.
Applications and End-Use Segments
Caprihans’ PVC calendared films serve multiple industry segments:
Pharmaceutical packaging: Blister films, lidding films
Food & FMCG: Flexible and barrier film applications
Industrial segments: Technical films and PVDC coating for specific requirements
Material handling & displays: Corrugated sheets and related polymer products
Its diverse portfolio enables Caprihans to be a preferred supplier for both specification-critical applications and volume-oriented packaging needs.
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