What we do Seshasayee Paper & Boards Ltd manufactures and sells printing and writing paper with plants in Erode and Tirunelveli, India, producing 255,000 tonnes annually. |
Founded in 1,960 |
Market share Leading manufacturer in Indian paper industry with a strong domestic and export market presence, holding Star Export House status. |
Problem solved Provides high-quality, sustainable printing and writing paper meeting demand from domestic and global markets amidst raw material and environmental challenges. |
Top clients or who we serve Serves B2B clients in publishing, packaging, and stationery sectors, and exports mainly to the US market and other global regions. |
Key management - |
Our journey and innovations Progressive capacity expansions and modernization since 1960, including Mill Development Plans and acquisition of Servalakshmi Paper assets, boosting paper and pulp production. |
Where we operate India (Erode and Tirunelveli) with export markets including the United States and other global regions. |
Top products or what we offer Printing and writing paper including multi-purpose business paper 'SPRINT' and premium boards, plus traded petroleum products and notebooks. |
Top brands SPRINT: well-accepted multi-purpose paper; premium boards launched recently; Star Export House status underlines export quality. |
Raw materials needed Wood pulp, bagasse pulp, recovered paper, chemicals, energy (coal, power). |
Raw materials supplier Local and international suppliers; wood sourced from sustainable plantations certified by Forest Stewardship Council. |
Recurring vs cyclical contribution Revenue is largely recurring from paper sales with some cyclical volatility due to market prices and raw material availability. |
Our industry position Established industry player with modernization projects enhancing capacity and competitiveness amidst import challenges. |
Financial highlights FY25 Revenue Rs 1754 Cr, Net Profit Rs 109 Cr; EBITDA Rs 181 Cr; capacity utilization over 100% at Erode unit; faced price pressures. |
Geographical revenue split Domestic Revenue Rs 1487 Cr (85%), Exports Rs 244 Cr (15%) in FY25. |
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Whats driving growth Capacity expansions, modernization plans, export markets, product diversification, and sustainability initiatives drive growth amidst market challenges. |
Our future plans Executing Mill Development Plan-IV to enhance pulp and paper capacity by 20% with Rs 405 crore investment. |
Our green promise ISO 14001 certified, FSC certification for sustainable wood sourcing, energy saving certificates, and advanced effluent treatment systems. |
Our people and values Long-standing leadership legacy, skilled workforce with cordial industrial relations, commitment to quality and sustainability. |
Key challenges ahead Cheaper imports, raw material scarcity, pricing pressures, challenging global demand, and regulatory compliance. |
Interesting facts First Indian paper mill with Wet ESP installation, received multiple energy management awards, and maintains Star Export House status. |
Risks and strategy Mitigates import competition through quality enhancement, capacity expansion, cost control, and diversification into premium boards. |
