Join Groups & Channels, No Spamming
Morbi paper mills see full-capacity operations as ceramic industry revives; Kraft paper exports to China spike, Prices strengthen; Janmashtami shutdown ahead
The BE and caustic soda plant marks a key milestone for Mohit Paper Mills, enabling full utilization of installed capacity and enhancing overall production efficiency
Expert Views on the paper market scenario, How the West Asia Crisis Helped the Industry, MIP for WPP, Anti-Subsidy implementation, and paper price trends
Pudumjee Paper intends to develop new varieties addressing applications for stronger paper bags and cupcakes; Plans 68,000 MT Mahad Specialty Paper Facility within 5 years
India Paper Industry at an Inflection Point: War, Costs, and Capacity; Demand growth expected at 5–7% in FY26
“Surging exports of paper will most certainly keep the domestic prices quite high”: Mr. A. Annamalai, Director – RFC
The Status of the Global Container board Industry, Recycled Paper Demand and Supply and its impact on the Indian Industry
Akshay Jain, director of Silverton Pulp & Paper, says it's time to promote agro residue as a raw material to lessen the scarcity of fibre
Advantageously located, a new paper mill is all set to roll kraft paper in Madhya Pradesh
Several agile interventions helped ITC-PSPD fortify its clear leadership of the Value Added Paperboards (VAP) segment
Overall Increase in Kraft Paper Prices Could Reach 35%; Industry Calls for 20% Box Price Increase, Voluntary Shutdown Proposed
Indian Paper industry: Demand has not diminished — it has transformed; Paper imports from China increased by 270% in three years
Paper Mills and Dealers Must Work Together to Create New Demand, Say Industry Leaders at FPTA’s 65th AGM
Ruchira Papers Invests a Sizeable Capex of Rs. 235–240 Crore Towards Writing & Printing Paper Capacity Expansion
Paper mills inflated the basic ex-mill price of paper post GST 2.0, AINMA seeks action against Anti-Profiteering
Seven Leading Associations Unite to Celebrate National Paper Day, Highlighting Paper's Sustainability and Circular Economy Advantage
Scientists from IIT-Guwahati develop India's first biodegradable plastic
Navneet Education focuses on brand building, curriculum-led growth, and export recovery; expects stationery margins to improve in FY27
It is estimated that USD10B to USD20B worth of single-use plastic packaging will convert to molded fiber, ZUME
Muzaffarnagar gets a new capacity of Tissue Paper and MG Poster paper
“The integration of digitalization, automation, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept—it is the baseline for competitiveness in 2036” - Vinit Garg, Director, Vizen Solutions
DPIIT Report on the Paper Industry: Recent Expansions & Upgrades, Fastest-Growing Segments, and Total Operational Paper Mills in India
Overview of exports of select type of paper and key raw material used in the industry by Crisil Intelligence
Margin pressure pushes Pulp & Paper Packaging sector toward AI-Driven cost optimization, Cutting costs by 8–20%
The Pulp and Paper Times Magazine : Volume 6, Issue 1
The Pulp and Paper Times Magazine : Volume 5, Issue 6
The Pulp and Paper Times: Volume 4, Issue 6
The Pulp and Paper Times : Volume 3, Issue 6
The Pulp and Paper Times: Volume 2 Issue 5
The Pulp and Paper Times, Volume 1, Issue 3
The Pulp and Paper Times, November 2016 Issue
The Pulp and Paper Times
The corrugated packaging industry in South India is facing severe financial pressure due to sharp increases in kraft paper prices, an inverted GST structure, and rising operational costs, according to the deliberations of the South India Corrugated Box Manufacturers Association (SICBMA) General Meeting held on October 6, 2026.
At the meeting, the managing committee and attending members discussed what they described as critical financial challenges threatening the survival of the corrugated packaging industry across South India.
Kraft paper prices have increased by 25% and above over the past few months, while mill alerts indicate that the overall increase could reach 35% in the coming months. According to SICBMA, the sharp rise in raw material costs is eliminating manufacturing margins and placing significant pressure on factory cash flows.
The association also highlighted the impact of the GST structure under GST 2.0. Kraft paper attracts 18% GST, while finished corrugated boxes are taxed at 5%, creating a 13% tax differential and resulting in the accumulation of Input Tax Credit (ITC).
While an ITC refund mechanism is available, SICBMA said practical delays in the process are leaving working capital blocked in the GST system. As a result, corrugated box manufacturers are increasingly dependent on high-interest market loans to sustain day-to-day operations.
The financial pressure is further compounded by increases in electricity tariffs, labour wages and fuel costs, adding to the overall cost burden on manufacturers.
Voluntary Production Shutdown Proposed
Following the deliberations, the General Body resolved to initiate a peaceful and democratic industry-wide expression of distress. Members have been requested to consider temporarily suspending corrugated box production on Friday, October 9, and Saturday, October 10, 2026.
Through the proposed collective action, SICBMA has appealed to customers to immediately accept a 25% price increase in corrugated boxes and ensure that outstanding payments are released within agreed credit terms to help ease the industry's working capital constraints.
The association has also appealed to the Government and concerned authorities to take immediate measures to address kraft paper price increases, correct the inverted GST structure and establish a permanent, fast-tracked mechanism for releasing accumulated ITC.
Participation Remains Voluntary
SICBMA clarified that participation in the proposed production shutdown on October 9 and 10 is entirely an individual business decision of each corrugated box manufacturer.
The association stated that no mandatory instruction or direction has been issued by SICBMA, its office bearers or the Managing Committee. Factory owners have been advised to assess their individual business circumstances, customer commitments and operational feasibility before deciding whether to participate.
SICBMA said it will continue to officially represent the industry's grievances before administrative authorities at all relevant levels.
1 hour ago
Total Views : 511
2 hours ago
Total Views : 37
1 days ago
Total Views : 243
2 days ago
Total Views : 2618
5 days ago
Total Views : 2308
6 days ago
Total Views : 5977
last week
Total Views : 852
last week
Total Views : 816
last week
Total Views : 734
2 weeks ago
Total Views : 3610
