What we do Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltd (TNPL) manufactures and markets paper, paperboard, cement, and power mainly from bagasse. It is a leader in eco-friendly paper production. |
Founded in 1,979 |
Market share Among top Indian paper producers with a capacity of 400,000 TPA, leading in bagasse-based paper production and cement from mill waste. |
Problem solved Addressing paper demand sustainably by using agricultural residue (bagasse), reducing reliance on wood and promoting environmental conservation. |
Top clients or who we serve B2B clients in packaging, printing, FMCG, e-commerce sectors; also international customers with 23% exports. |
Key management - |
Our journey and innovations Established 1979; expanded capacity from 90,000 to 400,000 TPA; innovated in bio-methanation, cement from mill waste, and eco-friendly pulp production. |
Where we operate India with exports mainly to Australia and other countries globally. |
Top products or what we offer Newsprint, printing & writing paper, multilayer coated board, cement from mill waste, and captive power generation. |
Top brands TNPL OS 2000 papers, TNPL Canefields copier paper, Hitech Maplitho plus, GreenPal eco-friendly paper. |
Raw materials needed Bagasse, hardwood pulp, chemical bagasse pulp, de-inked pulp, lime sludge, fly ash. |
Raw materials supplier Own plantations, Tamil Nadu Forest Plantation Corporation, Terra Energy Ltd, local farmers (farm forestry). |
Recurring vs cyclical contribution Revenue is largely recurring from steady paper sales and power generation; some cyclicality due to raw material fluctuations and imports. |
Our industry position Leading Indian manufacturer in bagasse-based paper with strong eco-friendly reputation, facing competitive pressure from imports. |
Financial highlights FY 2024-25 revenue ₹4,490.91 crore, net profit ₹3.72 crore; EBITDA ₹525.17 crore with margin compression due to raw material inflation and imports. |
Geographical revenue split 77% domestic sales, 23% exports; majority revenue from India with growing international presence. |
Order book - |
Whats driving growth Demand in packaging, new tissue paper line, sustainable production, efficiency gains, and expansion projects. |
Our future plans Expand tissue paper capacity, upgrade boilers and power systems, install rooftop solar, and scale Unit II mill expansion. |
Our green promise Strong sustainability focus with bio-methanation, renewable energy, water conservation, and waste utilization in cement production. |
Our people and values Recognized as Great Place to Work; strong focus on employee health, safety, training, and well-being with 96% trust index. |
Key challenges ahead Competition from low-cost imports, raw material price volatility, maintaining profitability under margin pressure. |
Interesting facts First Indian paper mill to set up an in-house cement plant using mill waste; leading eco-friendly paper producer. |
Risks and strategy Import competition risk mitigated by capacity expansion, cost rationalization, and innovation in sustainable products. |
