Paper & Packaging - Infographic

During FY26, India’s paper, paperboard and newsprint trade remained strong, with exports standing at 1,536.5 thousand tonnes across major grades.

Advantage India

Robust
Demand

*Paper packaging market reached Rs. 1,67,110 crore (US$ 19.07 billion) as of August 2025, growing at 19.48% CAGR to reach Rs. 4,06,866 crore (US$ 46.43 billion) by 2030.

*The Indian paper industry continued to witness robust demand in FY 2025–26, with IPMA member mills reporting production of 5,208 thousand tonnes against an installed capacity of 5,368 thousand tonnes, resulting in a high-capacity utilization of 97.01%.

Innovation Towards
Sustainability

*Flexible packaging remains one of the most widely used packaging formats in India due to its cost efficiency, versatility, and suitability for FMCG distribution. The segment has expanded rapidly, with the market growing by US$ 12.72 billion during 2021–2025 at ~11% CAGR, while ongoing shifts toward recyclable materials, lightweight packaging, and mono-material structures are strengthening sustainability across the packaging value chain.

Increasing
Investments

*UFlex Ltd announced an investment of over Rs. 700 crore (US$ 80.2 million) to expand its packaging film manufacturing facility in Karnataka. The expansion will add 54,000 MTPA of new capacity, increasing the company’s global packaging film production capacity to 690,160 MTPA.

*Cumulative FDI inflows stood at Rs. 10,367.64 crore (US$ 1,768.05 million) in the Paper and Pulp (including paper) sector between April 2000-December2025.

Policy
Support

*MoEF&CC’s EPR Rules 2024 mandate paper packaging producers to meet phased recycling targets from April 2026, strengthening fibre recovery, compliance systems, and circular economy adoption.

*Initiatives like "Make in India" and GST reforms are bolstering the demand for advanced packaging infrastructure, creating a more conducive environment for both domestic and international players.

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Last updated: May, 2026

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