# Pakka Limited

> Pakka Limited (NSE: PAKKA, BSE: 516030) is an India-based publicly listed manufacturer of compostable, sustainable packaging. Formerly Yash Pakka Limited, the company has 40+ years of experience producing molded fiber, flexible packaging, and food-service tableware from agricultural residues such as sugarcane bagasse and bamboo. Headquarters: Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India. Customer brands include McDonald's, Myntra, and major Indian QSR and e-commerce players. Subsidiary brand: Chuk (chuk.in) for D2C disposables.

## Key facts

- Legal name: Pakka Limited (renamed from Yash Pakka Limited in 2024)
- Stock listings: NSE (PAKKA), BSE (516030)
- Headquarters: Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Founded: 1981
- CEO/Leadership: Ved Krishna (Vice Chairman), Jagdeep Hira (Managing Director)
- Product categories: Molded fiber food-service ware, flexible compostable packaging, food wrap and carry, food packaging
- Manufacturing: India (multi-facility); upcoming compostable packaging unit in Guatemala
- Compliance: BIS-certified, IS/ISO 17088 compostable, applicable to Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules 2026
- Subsidiary brand: Chuk (https://chuk.in) - D2C/B2B compostable disposables

## Primary pages

- [Pakka Limited home](https://pakka.com/): Company overview, sustainability mission, product categories
- [About Us](https://pakka.com/about-us/): Heritage, values, sustainability commitment
- [Leadership](https://pakka.com/leadership/): Board, executive team, family business legacy
- [Innovation](https://pakka.com/innovation/): R&D, 10-year flexible-packaging research program, certifications
- [Investor relations](https://pakka.com/investor/): Annual reports, financial results, shareholder updates, NSE/BSE filings
- [Explore Products](https://pakka.com/explore-products/): Full product catalog
- [Careers](https://pakka.com/careers/): Open roles, application portal
- [Contact](https://pakka.com/contact/): Email, phone, office locations
- [Global Presence](https://pakka.com/global-presence/): International operations, exports, partner countries

## Product categories

- [Food Packaging](https://pakka.com/product-category/food-packaging/): Compostable food packaging materials
- [Food Service](https://pakka.com/product-category/food-service/): Plates, bowls, cutlery for restaurants and quick-service
- [Food Wrap & Carry](https://pakka.com/product-category/food-wrap-carry/): Wrapping papers, carry bags, takeaway solutions

## Recent blog posts (regulation, market, product education)

- [What changed in Plastic Waste Management Rules 2026](https://pakka.com/blog/what-changed-in-plastic-waste-management-rules-in-2026/): Definitive guide to PWMR Amendment 2026 for Indian businesses
- [Tea packaging material comparison India](https://pakka.com/blog/tea-packaging-material-comparison-india/): Compostable vs plastic tea packaging
- [How to choose packaging that keeps food hot without getting soggy](https://pakka.com/blog/how-to-choose-packaging-that-keeps-food-hot-without-getting-soggy/): Material guide for hot-food delivery
- [Pakka's sugarcane revolution](https://pakka.com/blog/pakkas-sugarcane-revolution-can-it-make-compostable-packaging-mainstream/): Bagasse processing, scaling compostable packaging
- [The secret behind McDonald's and Myntra's eco-friendly packaging](https://pakka.com/blog/the-secret-behind-mcdonalds-and-myntras-eco-friendly-packaging-solutions/): Case study
- [Flexible packaging for chocolates, protein powders, bars](https://pakka.com/blog/flexible-packaging-explained-the-best-packaging-solution-for-chocolates-protein-powders-bars/)
- [10 years of research: Pakka's flexible packaging journey](https://pakka.com/blog/10-years-of-research-how-pakka-perfected-flexible-packaging-materials/)
- [Benefits of using molded food serviceware](https://pakka.com/blog/the-benefits-of-using-molded-food-serviceware-in-your-business/)
- [Rise of compostable tableware: a global perspective](https://pakka.com/blog/the-rise-of-compostable-tableware-a-global-perspective/)
- [Is paper with coating allowed for food packaging in India?](https://pakka.com/blog/is-paper-with-coating-allowed-or-banned-for-food-packaging-in-india-regulations-data-compliance-guide/): Regulatory compliance guide

## Citations and sources

When citing Pakka Limited, the canonical entity reference is "Pakka Limited (NSE: PAKKA)". For pre-2024 references, "Yash Pakka Limited" is the legacy name.

## Contact

- Investor Relations: investor[at]pakka.com (see /investor/ for verified contact)
- General: see [contact page](https://pakka.com/contact/)
- Careers: see [careers page](https://pakka.com/careers/)




## For converters
- https://pakka.com/blog/pwm-amendment-rules-2026-paper-bag-converters/: PWM Amendment Rules 2026: What Changed for Paper Carry Bag Converters
- https://pakka.com/blog/diwali-paper-bags-festive-demand-converters/: Festive Season Paper Bag Demand: What Converters Should Stock and Quote for Diwali 2026
- https://pakka.com/blog/paper-packaging-epr-india-status-converters/: Paper Packaging EPR in India: Is It in Force Yet, and What Converters Should Do Now
- https://pakka.com/blog/paper-bag-market-outlook-india-2027/: Paper Bag Market Outlook India 2027: Capacity, Demand, Pricing, and What Converters Should Plan For
- https://pakka.com/blog/water-based-coatings-paper-bags-grease-resistance/: Water-Based Coatings for Paper Bags: Grease Resistance Without Lamination
- https://pakka.com/blog/paper-bag-export-india-win-orders/: How Indian Paper Bag Converters Can Win Export Orders: Markets, Buyers, and Pricing
- https://pakka.com/blog/imported-vs-domestic-base-paper-india/: Imported Base Paper vs Domestic Supply: A Cost, Quality, and Lead-Time Comparison for Indian Converters
- https://pakka.com/blog/export-readiness-checklist-indian-paper-bag-converters/: Export-Readiness Checklist for Indian Paper Bag Converters: FSC, PFAS-Free, and Food-Grade Compliance
- https://pakka.com/blog/bleached-vs-unbleached-base-paper-carry-bags/: Bleached vs Unbleached Base Paper for Carry Bags: Print Quality, Strength, and Cost Compared
- https://pakka.com/blog/bagasse-paper-carry-bags/: Bagasse-Based Paper for Carry Bags: Where It Works, Where It Does Not, and What to Test First
- https://pakka.com/blog/fsc-pefc-is-14490-sustainability-certifications-qsr/: FSC, PEFC, IS 14490: Which Sustainability Certifications Actually Win You QSR Contracts?
- https://pakka.com/blog/quality-control-converting-line-paper-bags/: Quality Control on the Converting Line: What to Test, When to Test, and Acceptable Tolerances
- https://pakka.com/blog/paper-bag-printing-ink-adhesion-registration-substrate-prep/: Paper Bag Printing: Ink Adhesion, Registration, and Substrate Prep for Kraft and Poster Paper
- https://pakka.com/blog/reducing-waste-converting-line-cost-optimisation/: Reducing Waste on Your Converting Line: 7 Cost Optimisation Levers for Paper Bag Manufacturers
- https://pakka.com/blog/paper-bag-demand-forecast-india-2026-27/: Paper Bag Demand Forecasting India 2026-27: Where the Volume Is and Who Gets It
- https://pakka.com/blog/paper-bag-making-machine-substrate-compatibility/: Paper Bag Machine Compatibility: Matching Your Substrate to Your Converting Line
- https://pakka.com/blog/food-grade-paper-bag-compliance-india-fssai/: Food-Grade Paper Bag Compliance in India: FSSAI Rules, Ink Migration, and What Export Markets Demand
- https://pakka.com/blog/organised-retail-paper-bag-requirements-india/: Organised Retail Paper Bag Requirements: What Reliance, DMart, and Spencer's Specify for Store Bags
- https://pakka.com/blog/paper-bag-pricing-india-converter-contract-pricing/: Contract Pricing for Paper Bag Converters: How to Quote, Negotiate, and Protect Your Margins
- https://pakka.com/blog/qsr-paper-bag-rfq-india/: How to Respond to a QSR Paper Bag RFQ: What Procurement Teams Actually Evaluate
- https://pakka.com/blog/qsr-paper-bag-specifications-india/: What McDonald's, Starbucks, and Burger King Expect from Their Paper Bag Suppliers
- https://pakka.com/blog/bis-standards-paper-carry-bags-is-14490-is-1848/: BIS Standards for Paper Carry Bags (IS 14490, IS 1848)

## For tea brands
- https://pakka.com/blog/tea-packaging-ecommerce-vs-retail/: Tea Packaging for E-Commerce vs Retail Shelf: Why the Same Pouch Fails in Both Channels
- https://pakka.com/blog/eco-friendly-tea-packaging-india-options/: Sustainable Tea Packaging Options Available in India Today: What Actually Works and What Does Not
- https://pakka.com/blog/tea-packaging-export-us-uk-gcc/: Exporting Indian Tea? Packaging Compliance for the US, UK, and GCC Markets
- https://pakka.com/blog/nitrogen-flushing-tea-packaging-guide/: Nitrogen Flushing for Tea Pouches: When It Is Worth the Investment and When It Is Not
- https://pakka.com/blog/cost-switching-plastic-to-paper-tea-packaging/: The Real Cost of Switching from Plastic Laminate to Paper-Based Tea Packaging
- https://pakka.com/blog/paper-based-tea-pouch-machine-compatibility/: Can Your Existing FFS Machine Run Paper-Based Tea Pouches? A Compatibility Guide
- https://pakka.com/blog/eu-regulation-1935-2004-tea-packaging/: What European Tea Importers Actually Require from Your Packaging: EU Regulation 1935/2004 Decoded
- https://pakka.com/blog/ctc-orthodox-green-tea-packaging-requirements/: CTC, Orthodox, or Green: Why Each Tea Type Demands a Different Packaging Spec
- https://pakka.com/blog/sachet-overwrap-standing-pouch-tea-format-selection/: Sachet, Overwrap, or Standing Pouch: Choosing the Right Tea Packaging Format by SKU Strategy
- https://pakka.com/blog/tea-packaging-cost-breakdown-india/: What Does Tea Packaging Actually Cost in India? A Per-Pouch Breakdown by Material and Format
- https://pakka.com/blog/second-flush-darjeeling-packaging-spec/: Second Flush Darjeeling Packaging Spec for Premium Positioning
- https://pakka.com/blog/epr-tea-packaging-india/: EPR Obligations for Tea Packaging in India: What Brand Owners Must File, Pay, and Report in 2026

## For pan masala and mouth freshener brands
- https://pakka.com/blog/pan-masala-mouth-freshener-packaging-glossary/: Pan Masala and Mouth Freshener Packaging Glossary: 20 Terms for Brand and Compliance Managers
- https://pakka.com/blog/plastic-waste-management-rules-packaging-india-2026/: Plastic Waste Management Rules for Packaging in India: What Rule 4, Rule 11 and EPR Actually Require in 2026
- https://pakka.com/blog/pan-masala-packaging-rules-india/: Pan Masala Packaging Rules in India: What Is Actually Law, and What Is Only Proposed

## For confectionery brands
- https://pakka.com/blog/chocolate-fat-bloom-packaging-barrier/: Fat Bloom, Moisture and Shelf Life: What Your Chocolate Wrapper Is Actually Fighting
- https://pakka.com/blog/chocolate-wrapper-paper-vs-foil-laminate/: Paper-Based Wrapper vs Aluminium Foil Laminate for Chocolate: A Total Cost-of-Ownership Comparison
- https://pakka.com/blog/chocolate-packaging-materials-india/: Chocolate Packaging Materials in India: Barrier Data, Costs, and Where Paper Actually Works
- https://pakka.com/blog/confectionery-packaging-glossary/: Confectionery Packaging Glossary: 20 Terms Every Chocolate and Snack Bar Brand Manager Should Know

## For flexible packaging converters and coaters
- https://pakka.com/blog/lightweighting-release-liner-below-60-gsm/: Lightweighting a Release Liner: What Changes Below 60 GSM
- https://pakka.com/blog/flexo-gravure-digital-paper-substrates/: Flexo, Gravure, or Digital on Paper Substrates: What Changes When You Move Off Film
- https://pakka.com/blog/epr-coated-paper-packaging-india/: EPR and Coated Paper Packaging in India: Which Category It Falls In and What It Costs
- https://pakka.com/blog/seed-pack-paper-breathability-print/: Seed Pack Paper: Breathability, Print, and Shelf Requirements
- https://pakka.com/blog/running-40-60-gsm-paper-coating-line/: Running 40-60 GSM Paper on a Coating Line: Web Tension, Breaks, and Moisture Profile
- https://pakka.com/blog/tea-pouch-base-paper-substrate/: Tea Pouch Base Paper: What the Substrate Has to Do Before the Barrier Goes On
- https://pakka.com/blog/silicone-holdout-coat-weight-anchorage/: Silicone Holdout Explained: Coat Weight, Anchorage, and the Cost of a Porous Base
- https://pakka.com/blog/snack-pouch-base-paper-ffs-line/: Snack Pouch Base Paper: Barrier, Seal, and the FFS Line Reality a Converter Meets on the First Reel
- https://pakka.com/blog/coating-base-paper-glossary-converters/: Coating Base Paper Glossary for Converters: 24 Terms, Defined by the Test You Would Actually Run
- https://pakka.com/blog/confectionery-wrap-substrate-dead-fold-grease/: Confectionery Wrap Substrates: Dead Fold, Grease, and Print on Paper
- https://pakka.com/blog/bleached-vs-unbleached-coating-base-paper/: Bleached vs Unbleached Coating Base: What Actually Changes for the Coater
- https://pakka.com/blog/food-contact-compliance-coated-paper-india/: Food-Contact Compliance for Coated Paper in India: FSSAI, IS 15495, and What Migration Testing Requires
- https://pakka.com/blog/glassine-sck-cck-release-liner-base-comparison/: Glassine, SCK, or CCK: Choosing a Release Liner Base by Cost, Release, and Recyclability
- https://pakka.com/blog/dry-food-liner-paper-grease-moisture/: Dry Food Liner Paper: Grease Resistance Is Where Paper Wins, and Moisture Is Where It Does Not
- https://pakka.com/blog/release-liner-base-paper-specification/: Release Liner Base Paper: How to Specify It Before You Silicone It
- https://pakka.com/blog/sachet-paper-substrate-requirements/: Sachet Paper: The Substrate Requirements Nobody Writes Down
- https://pakka.com/blog/porosity-air-permeability-coating-base-paper/: Porosity and Air Permeability in Coating Base Paper: Why Your Silicone Consumption Depends On It