IPMA in Media 2017

1. (forprivatecirculationonly)
Media Compilation
January-December, 2017
Indian Paper Manufacturers Association (IPMA)
(Issues and concerns of Paper Industry)

2. Indian Paper Manufacturers Association (IPMA) is the apex and national level body which represents the
interestsanddevelopmentofPaperIndustryinthecountry.IPMAmembershipcomprisesoflargeintegrated
Pulp&PaperMillsfromprivateandpublicsectorwithaproductmixofallvarietiesofpaper(Writing,Printing,
Packaging, Specialty, Paperboard and Newsprint) located in all the regions of the country and using
conventional bre such as wood & bamboo and also unconventional raw materials like bagasse, recycled
paper,etc.
About Indian Paper Manufacturers Association (IPMA)

3. uring the calendar year 2017, IPMA accelerated
Dthe media engagement process with a view to
highlight the issues and challenges of the Paper
Industry in India, a vital segment of the country’s
economy and industry. Rapidly rising imports of paper
and the lack of adequate raw material in the country have
beenhighlightedeffectivelyinthemedia.
Hereisaselectionofthemediacoveragereceivedforyour
perusalplease.
IPMA SecretariatJanuary 2018
Single edition coverage has been taken for ease of review. Total coverage is roughly 10 times.

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10. INDUSTRY
Paper industry seeks govt support to curb cheap imports
NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 02, 2017 16:58 IST
UPDATED: NOVEMBER 02, 2017 16:58 IST
Paper industry has sought the government’s support to check low of
cheap imports, especially from Asean countries, so as to protect the
domestic players.
“One of the challenges faced by the paper industry is cheaper
imports. Paper industry through our industry body Indian Paper
Manufacturers Association (IPMA) has made representations to the
government to curb paper imports or to put anti—dumping duty,”
Century Pulp & Paper CEO J P Narain told PTI on the sidelines of
‘Paperex’ event
Narain said that cheaper imports force domestic companies to bring
down their prices, hurting their margins and pro itability.
Trident Technical Adviser R C Johari said paper imports are cheaper
by Rs 4—5 per kg and it is the biggest challenge faced by domestic
paper manufacturers.
Union Minister C R Choudhary had urged the paper industry to
upgrade technology to compete in the global markets and boost export of quality products.
Inaugurating Paperex (November 1—4), the minister of state for commerce and industry also suggested to use recycled inputs to bridge
shortage of raw material in the sector. International Trade and Exhibitions India (ITEI) Director Gagan Sahni said the country’s
consumption of paper will go up substantially in the medium term despite the digital buzz.
“Currently, per capita consumption of paper is 9.8 kg as compared to 350 kg in the US and global average of 58 kg. There is huge scope and
opportunity for growth of paper industry in India,” he added. Over 30,000 visitors and participants from 55 countries are expected to attend
Paperex.
PTI
http://www.thehindu.com/business/policy-changes-needed-to-double-exports-atma/article19077318.ece#
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11. Paper industry seeks govt support to
curb cheap imports
PTI | Nov 2, 2017, 16:42 IST
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/paper-industry-seeks-govt-support-to-curb-cheap-imports/articleshow/61458028.cms
New Delhi, Nov 2 () Paper industry has sought government's
support to check the flow of cheap imports, especially from
Asean countries, so as to protect the domestic players.
“One of the challenges faced by the paper industry is cheaper
imports. Paper industry through our industry body Indian Paper
Manufacturers Association (IPMA) has made representations to
the government to curb paper imports or to put anti-dumping
duty," Century Pulp & Paper CEO J P Narain told on the sidelines
of 'Paperex' event here.
Narain said cheaper imports force domestic companies to bring
down their prices, hurting their margins and profitability.
Trident Technical Adviser R C Johari said paper imports are
cheaper by Rs 4-5 per kg and it is the biggest challenge faced by
domestic paper manufacturers.
Yesterday, Union Minister C R Choudhary urged the paper
industry to upgrade technology to compete in the global markets
and boost export of quality products.
Inaugurating Paperex (November 1-4), the minister of state for
commerce and industry also suggested to use recycled inputs to
bridge shortage of raw material in the sector.
International Trade and Exhibitions India (ITEI) Director Gagan
Sahni said the country's consumption of paper will go up
substantially in the medium term despite the digital buzz.
"Currently, per capita consumption of paper is 9.8 kg as
compared to 350 kg in the US and global average of 58 kg. There
is huge scope and opportunity for growth of paper industry in
India," he added.
Over 30,000 visitors and participants from 55 countries are
expected to attend Paperex.
Paper industry seeks govt support to curb cheap imports
PTI|Updated: Nov 02, 2017, 05.09 PM IST
Paper industry has sought government's support to check the flow of
cheap imports, especially from Asean countries, so as to protect the
domestic players.
"One of the challenges faced by the paper industry is cheaper
imports. Paper industry through our industry body Indian Paper
Manufacturers Association (IPMA) has made representations to the
government to curb paper imports or to put anti-dumping duty,"
Century Pulp & Paper CEO J P Narain told on the sidelines of
'Paperex' event.
Narain said cheaper imports force domestic companies to bring down
their prices, hurting their margins and profitability. Trident Technical
Adviser R C Johari said paper imports are cheaper by Rs 4-5 per kg
and it is the biggest challenge faced by domestic paper
manufacturers.
Yesterday, Union Minister C R Choudhary urged the paper industry to
upgrade technology to compete in the global markets and boost
export of quality products. Inaugurating Paperex (November 1-4), the
minister of state for commerce and industry also suggested to use
recycled inputs to bridge shortage of raw material in the sector.
International Trade and Exhibitions India (ITEI) Director Gagan Sahni
said the country's consumption of paper will go up substantially in the
medium term despite the digital buzz."Currently, per capita consumption of paper is 9.8 kg as compared to 350 kg in the US and global
average of 58 kg. There is huge scope and opportunity for growth of paper industry in India," he added. Over 30,000 visitors and
participants from 55 countries are expected to attend Paperex.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/indl-goods/svs/paper-/-wood-/-glass/-plastic/-marbles/paper-industry-seeks-govt-support-to-curb-cheap-imports/articleshow/61458096.cms
Trident Technical Adviser R C Johari said paper imports are cheaper
by Rs 4-5 per kg and it is the biggest challenge faced by domestic
paper manufacturers.
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34. Gujarat
Maharashtra
Karnataka
Andhra
Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Uttrakhand
Orissa
Tamil Nadu
Telangana
ITC
Yash Paper
Star Paper
Century Paper
Trident
BILT
JK
Pudumjee
Paper
West Coast
Paper
Seshasayee Paper
TNPL
IP APPM
Orient Paper
Emami Paper
Naini Tissues
Punjab
Haryana
West Bengal
IPMA Member Mills Location

35. IPMA Member Mills
Enduring Value
International Paper APPM
Seshasayee Paper and Boards
West Coast Paper Mills Ltd
TM

36. Indian Paper Manufacturers Association
PHD House, 4/2 Siri Institutional Area, (Opp. Asian Games Village), New Delhi – 110 016.
Tel : +91-11-26518379, Fax : +91-11-2651 8379
Email : sg@ipma.co.in / secretariat@ipma.co.in
Website: www.ipma.co.in