Pulp and paper industry in India

The pulp and paper industry in India is the 5th largest industrial sector in India. India accounts for approximately 5% of global paper production and ranks 15th globally in terms of total output. The industry provides 0.5 million direct and 1.5 million indirect employment. It's estimated turnover was ₹80,000 crore in 2024. There are 900 paper mills in India, with most of them being located in Gujarat, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh.

It produces a wide range of products including writing and printing paper, newsprint, packaging board and specialty paper. The sector plays a key role in supporting education, information circulation and packaging. Production capacity is around 25–26 million tonnes annually, with installed capacity at about 30-32 million tonnes. Per capita paper consumption is relatively low: about 15–17 kg per year.

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