The Jaipur-headquartered Miracle Group, which spoke with us in end-July 2025, while its new K&B 7-color coater press was in the process of being installed, is on a significant expansion drive in all the packaging sectors it operates in. The new K&B is one part of its expansion and modernization, which includes investments in monocartons, litholaminated and corrugated cartons, labels, flexible packaging, HDPE containers, global certifications, and recycling of flexible materials.
A K&B press release dated 9 January 2025 states that the new press was commissioned in December 2025 and quotes Miracle Group managing director Lokesh Agarwal stating, “This upgrade allows us to serve customers with greater speed, precision, and confidence.”
The new Rapida 105 features an enlarged sheet format of 750 x 1,060 mm and a raised press foundation, which is more or less standard for these types of presses nowadays, and a fully automatic plate changer (FAPC), which decreases setup and makeready times and increases productive printing time. “This system is a tool that secures our long-term competitiveness,” explains Amit Agarwal, managing director of the Miracle Group. “We are already experiencing more stable production with significantly fewer deviations. The combination of UV technology and inline finishing gives our products a durability and visual brilliance that makes the decisive difference at the point of sale.”
Capacity increase exceeds expectations
The K&B press release states that the investment by the Miracle Group in the new press results in an approximate 45% increase in printing capacity, enabling faster deliveries and enhanced consistency for leading brand owners. This clearly seems to exceed the group’s expectations, from when Lokesh Agarwal was interviewed last year by senior correspondent Shardul Sharma. At the time, he said, “The new monocarton line at our Jaipur facility marks a major milestone. We expect a 20–25% capacity increase, serving regional clients in FMCG, pharma, and liquor segments.
“We’re projecting 60-65% utilization in the first six months, with full capacity expected by the end of the next fiscal year. This line features state-of-the-art machinery with energy-efficient motors, offering faster turnaround times, superior print quality, and leveraging natural daylighting and solar power—contributing to both operational efficiency and environmental goals.”
