The article below is written by Dr. Alok Prakash is currently the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of M/s Camerich Paper Pvt Ltd, a prominent company within the Ashapura Group located in Bhachau. The company's head office is situated in Ahmedabad, India, while its manufacturing mill operates in Morbi, Gujarat. Camerich Paper Pvt Ltd (CPPL) specializes in the production of eco-friendly packaging duplex boards, offering both grey and white options. Driven by Dr. Prakash's extensive expertise in the paper and packaging industry, CPPL has established itself as a leading player in the field. His innovative thinking and strategic vision have been instrumental in the company's growth and success, ensuring a steadfast commitment to delivering high-quality and sustainable packaging solutions to its valued customers. Views are personnel.

Paper Mills in north India have stopped production for five days ( 3 to 7 August 2023) due to declining demand for kraft paper. Paper mills in western Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand have closed due to low demand induced by high raw material prices, shrink margins, overproduction of kraft paper and declined export.

According to Fastmarkets knowledge and available statistical updates, global tissue consumption returned to normal in many regions in 2022, but there was an exception – China

The Indian paper industry has successfully reduced water consumption by 80%, as well as made investments of INR 25,000 crore for sustainable production processes. As per IPMA, the paper industry has also reduced power consumption and integrated plants are producing 40% of electricity by utilizing the biomass from the pulping process.

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