Hyderabad, June 6th, 2025: PAPEXPO 2025, India’s first dedicated exhibition for the paper industry, hosted by the Paper Foundation, an NGO and supported by Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India, was inaugurated by Dr Ajay Satia, MD, Satia Industries Ltd.; Mr Soumyajit Mukherjee, CMO, Emami Paper Mills;; Mr Rushabh Shah, MD, Three M Paper Boards Ltd.; Mr Abiali Jani, Director, Jaini Sales; today at HITEX Exhibition Centre. Dr Suresh Kumar Singhal, President, FTCCI; Mr Neeraj Goyal, President, Telangana Paper Merchants Association; Mr M K Goyal, General Secretary, IPPTA; Mr Nataraj, Deputy Director, Indian Institute of Packaging, Hyderabad; Mr Nirmal Kuhad, CEO, Papyrus Expo LLP.; Mr Arvind Sharma, Director, Papyrus Expo LLP. & Mr B R Rao, President, Paper Foundation; & Director, Papyrus Expo LLP.; graced the occasion.
PAPEXPO 2025, a landmark three-day event, will unite the entire value chain of India’s paper industry under one roof, making it one of the most comprehensive gatherings in the country. Supported by key industry bodies like the Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP), IPPTA, and FPTA, the event will be held from June 6–8 at HITEX, Hyderabad.
Over 100 national and international exhibitors will display cutting-edge innovations across paper manufacturing, converting, printing, packaging, and recycling. More than 15,000 visitors are expected. Leading players like EMAMI PAPER, WEST COAST, SATIA INDUSTRIES, SHAH PAPERS, and TIRUMALA BALAJI PAPER will showcase premium products and sustainable solutions.
Hosted by the Paper Foundation, PAPEXPO is India’s first dedicated platform to promote the responsible and expanded use of paper. With per capita consumption still at just 15–16 kg, as against the global average of 57 kg. The Foundation aims to dispel the myth that paper harms the environment. In India, over 80% of paper is made from recycled sources like wastepaper, agri-residue, and bagasse, making it among the world’s most sustainable industries.
PAPEXPO is India’s very own dedicated paper industry showcase—a first-of-its-kind platform proudly hosted by Paper Foundation, an NGO we established to promote and uplift paper usage across the country. Despite being one of the fastest-growing economies, India still ranks among the lowest in per capita paper consumption. PAPEXPO aims to change that. A key focus of PAPEXPO is to dispel the long-standing myth that paper consumption contributes to deforestation. In reality, nearly 80% of the paper produced and used in India comes from recycled sources—making it one of the most sustainable industries in the country. Through this platform, we aim to highlight the eco-friendly evolution of paper and its vital role in sustainable development, says Mr Nirmal Kuhad.
Mr B R Rao, speaking on the occasion said, The Foundation seeks to unite all stakeholders of the paper ecosystem on a single platform to foster collaboration, awareness, and innovation In India, 80% to 82% of paper is produced from recycled materials such as wastepaper, agricultural residue, and sugarcane bagasse. The Indian paper industry does not contribute to deforestation; in fact, it operates without reliance on forest timber. The Foundation is also dedicated to advancing paper as an eco-friendly alternative to harmful materials, by encouraging and funding research, especially to find alternatives in domains like packaging and other sectors.
Mr Arvind Sharma said, the paper industry plays a pivotal role in India’s economic growth by creating extensive employment opportunities across the country. As a major contributor to the nation’s tax revenue, the paper industry stands as a vital pillar in strengthening India’s economy.
Exhibitors will represent paper and pulp manufacturers, packaging companies, machinery suppliers, publishers, exporters, and traders—mainly from states like Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal, alongside global participants. Attendees will include key decision-makers from paper mills, trading houses, packaging, and publishing sectors.
India’s paper market is growing steadily, projected to reach USD 13.2 billion by 2033. The packaging segment alone is expected to hit USD 13.72 billion by 2025. Tissue paper is the fastest-growing segment (11–13% CAGR), while exports reached USD 9.96 billion in 2024. Imports, including newsprint and specialty paper, stood at ₹11,196 crore.
The Paper Foundation seeks policy support from the Telangana Government and continues to champion sustainability, recycling, and green innovation. PAPEXPO 2025 aims to position India as a global leader in eco-conscious paper production.
