What we do Subam Papers Limited manufactures and sells kraft paper boards, duplex boards, cones, tubes, and packaging products mainly using recycled wastepaper for industries like FMCG, pharmaceuticals, and electronics. |
Founded in 2,004 |
Market share A leading player in South India with growing national presence and export markets for packaging-grade paper products. |
Problem solved Provides eco-friendly, recycled paper packaging solutions meeting sustainability and quality needs across diverse industries. |
Top clients or who we serve B2B customers across automobile, textile, FMCG, food, pharmaceuticals, electrical, and printing sectors. |
Key management Mr. T Balakumar (Managing Director), Ms. Sudha Alagarsamy (Non-Executive Director), Mr. Ramasubbu Venkatesh (Executive Director). |
Our journey and innovations Started in 2004 with paper cones, expanded into duplex and kraft boards. Installed renewable energy, odor-free paper tech, and water treatment advancements. |
Where we operate Primarily India with exports and plans for increased capacity serving broader needs. |
Top products or what we offer Kraft Paper, Duplex Board, Paper Cones, Tubes; new corrugated boxes and carton manufacturing. |
Top brands Subam’s Kraft Paper and Duplex Boards with FSC Recycled certification, known for quality and eco-friendliness. |
Raw materials needed Mainly recycled wastepaper sourced locally and imported; renewable energy via wind and solar. |
Raw materials supplier Mixture of local and imported recycled paper vendors. |
Recurring vs cyclical contribution Revenue is largely recurring based on continuous demand for packaging materials. |
Our industry position Among top South Indian paper and packaging manufacturers, expanding capacity to surpass 1,000 MTPD. |
Financial highlights Consolidated revenue Rs 539 crore in FY25; net profit Rs 26.7 crore; revenue grew nearly 10% YoY; PAT slightly declined due to input costs. |
Geographical revenue split Domestic revenue Rs 487 crore; export revenue Rs 30 crore in FY25. |
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Whats driving growth Rising e-commerce, FMCG, pharmaceutical demand, government support for manufacturing, and sustainability trends. |
Our future plans Capacity expansion to 1,000+ MTPD by FY26; new carton and corrugated box manufacturing segments. |
Our green promise Use of 100% recycled paper, own wind and solar power plants, odor-free production, and advanced water treatment. |
Our people and values Strong leadership team; commitment to quality, sustainability, and customer service. |
Key challenges ahead Raw material price volatility, competition from alternative packaging materials, and operational cost management. |
Interesting facts First in South India producing wide grade range on single campus; 14 MW solar and 1.7 MW wind capacity. |
Risks and strategy Risks from input costs mitigated by renewable energy use and diversified product mix; focused on sustainable expansion. |
