Paper industry body flags below-cost fibre paperboard imports, demands level playing field

Indian paper manufacturers are raising alarms over a surge in 'below-cost' virgin fibre paperboard imports, primarily from China and Chile. This influx has tripled imports in the first half of 2024-25, threatening domestic producers' profitability and planned Rs 20,000 crore investments in a market projected to reach Rs 25,000 crore by 2030.