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Seshasayee Paper and Boards Limited's board has approved a ₹25 crore capital expenditure to upgrade its copier paper conversion facilities at the Erode and Tirunelveli units. This strategic investment aims to bolster the company's presence and market share in the copier paper segment.
The project is slated for completion within six months from June 2026. Notably, this enhancement will focus on conversion capabilities and will not increase the company's total paper manufacturing capacity, which stands at 255,000 tonnes per annum and is currently utilized at approximately 97%.
This move signals Seshasayee Paper's intent to capture more value within the copier paper segment, potentially improving margins and market positioning in a competitive industry. It builds on previous strategic investments, including plans announced in February 2023 for a ₹50 crore specialty paper line, highlighting a broader push towards value-added products.
Shareholders can expect a focused effort on growing copier paper market share through improved conversion. However, risks remain, including cyclical industry demand, intense competition, potential price wars in the copier paper market, and volatility in input costs for raw materials and energy.
Competitors like JK Paper Ltd, Trident Ltd, and West Coast Paper Mills Ltd are also investing in capacity, diversification, and modernization. Investors will monitor the timely completion of the conversion upgrades, company commentary on market share gains, any new product introductions, and overall financial performance trends.