About Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Limited

Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Limited (TNPL), incorporated on April 16, 1979, manufactures newsprint and printing & writing paper using bagasse as the primary raw material. Commercial operations began in October 1985 with an initial capacity of 90,000 TPA (50,000 TPA newsprint, 40,000 TPA printing & writing paper), subsequently expanded to 4,00,000 TPA. In 2016, TNPL commissioned a packaging board plant with a 2,00,000 MT annual capacity at Mondipatti, increasing total capacity to 6,00,000 TPA. The pulping capacity grew from 300 TPD in 1984 to 1,580 TPD. In 2013, TNPL established a cement plant at Kagithapuram, which uses lime sludge and fly ash from operations to produce high-grade cement, making TNPL the only paper company with an integrated cement plant.

The company produces a diverse range of surface-sized and non-surface-sized writing and printing papers, office copier grades, and multi-layer coated and uncoated paper boards suited for FMCG, personal care, and industrial packaging. Its brand portfolio includes TNPL Elegant Printing, TNPL Ace Marvel, TNPL Eco Maplitho, TNPL Copier, and specialty boards such as Aura Fold Premium and Aura Fold Plus.

TNPL’s manufacturing units include Unit I (Paper and LSFM) at Kagithapuram, Karur District, and Unit II (Board) at Mondipatti Village, Tiruchirappalli District, Tamil Nadu. Registered office is in Chennai. The company serves Indian and international markets and has no subsidiaries, associates, or joint ventures.

Key Milestones of Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Limited

• Unit I commissioned in 1984.
• Installed wind farms since 1993, enhanced to 35.5 MW.
• Paper capacity doubled to 1,80,000 TPA by 1996, later expanded to 4,00,000 TPA.
• Introduced a de-inked pulp line and cement plant in 2013.
• Launched Unit II Board machine in 2016 and inaugurated the Unit II pulp mill in 2024.
• Currently developing a 100 TPD tissue manufacturing facility.

Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Limited Business Segment

The company operates in a single business segment comprising the manufacturing of paper, paperboards, and cement. Its integrated operations combine paper production with sustainable cement manufacturing utilizing internal by-products.

TNPL operates mainly in the production of writing and printing papers and packaging boards. It also produces cement from by-products of paper production. The company has manufacturing facilities in two key units in Tamil Nadu and serves customers across India and exports internationally.

Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Limited Key Management

• Dr. Sandeep Saxena, I.A.S. – Chairman & Managing Director
• R Rengarajan – Chief Financial Officer
• Anuradha Ponraj – Company Secretary & Compliance Officer

Latest Updates on Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Limited

• Operations and footprint: Generated 7,536.26 lakh units of power in FY 2024–25, with wind farms producing 367.99 lakh kWh “Green Power” and bio-methanation replacing significant fossil fuel usage. Converted 1,77,256 MT of lime sludge and fly ash into high-grade cement.
• Market and sales mix: Paper sales totaled 4,32,055 MT (77% domestic, 23% exports); packaging board sales were 1,83,515 MT (97% domestic, 3% exports).
• Projects and capacity: Inaugurated Unit II pulp mill in 2024; ongoing work for a 100 TPD tissue manufacturing facility.
• Recognitions: Multiple awards in 2024–25 including Golden Peacock Sustainability Award, National Energy Conservation Award, CII National Award for Energy Management, and SKOCH Governance Award, among others.
• Governance and filings: Submitted 45th AGM Notice and Annual Report for FY 2024–25 to BSE and NSE on August 25, 2025.