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GST Reforms May Trigger Surge in Paper Imports, Warns Industry

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Indian Paper Industry has raised serious concern over the potential surge in paper imports following the recent GST reforms. Domestic manufacturers fear loss of competitiveness as zero IGST on imports widens the price gap. Oct 22, 2025 The Indian Paper Industry has raised serious concern over the potential surge in......
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Paper Industry Sounds Alarm Over GST Hike to 18%, Warns of Price Rise for Consumers

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The Indian Paper Industry has voiced deep concern over the recent increase in Goods and Services Tax (GST) on paper and paperboard. While the GST on boxes, cartons, sacks and bags made of paper has been reduced from 12% to 5%, the GST on the primary raw material—paper and paperboard—......
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Paper Imports Continue to Surge in Q1; 28% Rise from China

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India’s paper imports surged 8% in Q1 FY26 to 486,000 tonnes, with sharp rises from China and ASEAN, intensifying concerns over predatory imports threatening domestic mills and industry viability. Aug 27, 2025 India’s paper and paperboard imports have continued their upward trend in the current financial year, posing serious challenges......
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IPMA Files Anti-Dumping Case on Virgin Multi-Layer Paperboard From Indonesia

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IPMA has alleged that the domestic industry has faced ‘material injury’ due to dumped imports, highlighting a significant increase in imports from Indonesia. According to their application, this has negatively impacted the profitability of domestic manufacturers. Jul 3, 2025 The Indian Paper Manufacturer Association (IPMA) has filed an application on......
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Packaging Paper Demand to Grow Double Digits: IPMA

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The demand for packaging paper and paperboard segment of paper industry is set to grow in double digits in the next decade being an eco-friendly alternative to single use plastic, says Mr Pawan Agarwal, President, IPMA. The segment will see an increasing demand from leading FMCG, pharma and food and......
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IPMA Raises Concern Over Rising Imports of Paper & Paperboard in India

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IPMA urges the government to implement stricter quality control measures, review trade agreements that lead to duty-free or low-duty access for paper imports, undertake trade remedial measures, and ensure a level playing field for the Indian paper industry. May 30, 2025 The Indian Paper Manufacturers Association (IPMA) has expressed deep......
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IPMA Seeks Ban on Low-Quality Raw Material Imports

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The Indian Paper Manufacturers Association has urged the government to ban inferior-grade material imports, impose quality control orders and monitor inward paper shipments to protect domestic paper manufacturers. Apr 18, 2025 The Indian Paper Manufacturers Association (IPMA) has appealed to the government to take strong measures against the import of......
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IPMA Raises Concerns Over Rising Imports of Paper

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For the first time ever, the imports crossed the INR 10,000-crore mark within nine months, reaching INR 11,196 crore during the April-December 2024-25 period. Imports from China in volume terms registered an increase of 36 percent, while imports from ASEAN countries rose by 23 percent, said IPMA President Pawan Agarwal.......
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Union Budget: IPMA Pins Hopes on MSMEs to Boost Demand for Paper & Packaging Materials

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The policy incentives announced by the Government of India will encourage recycling, while the use of sustainable raw materials will further strengthen the paper industry’s commitment to a circular economy, said Mr. Pawan Agarwal, President of the Indian Paper Manufacturers Association (IPMA). Feb 7, 2025 The Indian Paper Manufacturers Association......
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IPMA Files Anti-Dumping Case on Virgin Multi-Layer Paperboard from Chile and China

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IPMA has presented evidence of the ‘material injury’ faced by the domestic industry due to dumped imports, highlighting a significant increase in imports from China and Chile—both in absolute and relative terms—at prices below the domestic industry’s cost of sales. According to their application, this has negatively impacted the profitability......