Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Limited (TNPL) will use the amount for upgrading of its power infrastructure, installation of a new 100 TPD tissue paper machine and for routine maintenance across its facilities between FY25 and FY26.
Jan 22, 2025

Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Limited (TNPL) will invest an amount of INR 600-650 crore between FY25 and FY26, to upgrade its power infrastructure, install a new 100 TPD tissue paper machine, and for routine maintenance across its facilities.
The country’s first bagasse-based paper mill is planning to install a 100 TPD tissue paper facility, along with supporting systems at Unit-II, located in Tiruchirappalli district of Tamil Nadu.
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Costing INR 340 crore, the project will be funded by a mix of INR 270 crore in debt and internal resources. The manufacturing plant is scheduled to commence operations by March 2026.
TNPL will further undertake a phased modernisation of its steam and power systems in Unit I. This includes replacing existing low-pressure boilers with two high-pressure boilers, each with a capacity of 125 tonnes per hour, and adding a 42 MW turbo generator.
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The first phase of the upgrade, entailing an investment of INR 150 crore, will involve installing one high-pressure boiler. Phase-1 will be primarily funded through INR 120 crore in debt and is expected to begin operations by March 2026.
The leading manufacturer of paper and paperboards will invest a part of the amount for the installation of 1MW rooftop solar plants at both units, expected to be completed by July 2026.