Indian Paper Industry Faces Crisis: ASEAN Imports Surge Threatens ₹30,000 Cr Investments!

Overview

The Indian Paper Manufacturers Association (IPMA) warns of severe damage to the domestic paper industry due to a 14% surge in paper and paperboard imports from ASEAN countries in H1 FY26. This influx, driven by trade agreements and subsidies from nations like Indonesia and China, jeopardizes over ₹30,000 crore in investments aimed at modernizing India's paper sector.