Kuantum Papers Limited has filed official regulatory intimation with BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited regarding management changes following successful completion of its postal ballot process. The company submitted comprehensive documentation under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, confirming shareholder approval for key board appointments and re-designations.

Regulatory Filing and Compliance

The company filed detailed intimation on March 19, 2026, to both stock exchanges under Regulation 30 read with Schedule III of SEBI regulations. The filing confirmed that shareholders approved both resolutions through special resolutions passed via postal ballot process, with scrutinizer's report and voting results declared on the same date.

Director Re-designation Approval

Shareholders approved the re-designation of Shri Munishwar Kumar (DIN: 00434341) from Non-Executive Director to Independent Director through special resolution. The appointment is effective from February 7, 2026, to February 6, 2031, for a term of five consecutive years, with the director not liable to retire by rotation.

Whole Time Director Appointment

The second resolution involved appointing Shri Jagdeep Hira (DIN: 07639849) as Director and Whole Time Director for three years, effective from February 7, 2026, to February 6, 2029. The appointment received shareholder approval through the postal ballot process conducted in compliance with SEBI guidelines.

Compliance Certification and Documentation

The regulatory filing confirmed that both directors are not debarred from holding office by virtue of any SEBI order or other authority, as required under SEBI compliance guidelines. The documentation was prepared in accordance with SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/PoD2/CIR/P/0155 dated November 11, 2024, and SEBI Master Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026.

The company has ensured full transparency and regulatory compliance in the appointment process, with detailed disclosures provided as per SEBI requirements for listed entities regarding changes in management and directors.

Kuantum Papers Limited has released its February 2026 investor presentation under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The presentation, signed by Company Secretary Gurinder Singh Makkar on February 25, 2026, provides comprehensive insights into the company's operations, financial performance, and strategic direction.

Company Overview and Operations

Kuantum Papers Limited, established in 1980, operates as a leading agro and wood-based paper manufacturer from Hoshiarpur, Punjab. The company has significantly expanded its production capacity from an initial 30 TPD to the current operating capacity of 500 TPD, with total approved capacity reaching 540 TPD.

Manufacturing Infrastructure

The company operates a fully integrated manufacturing facility with four paper machines of varying capacities. Machine 1 and Machine 2 each operate at 50 TPD, Machine 3 at 115 TPD, and Machine 4 at 285 TPD. The different configurations enable Kuantum to manufacture a wide variety of surface-sized, non surface-sized and value-added specialty products.

The manufacturing setup includes:

• Pulping Facilities: Total capacity of 700 Solids TPD with Wood Pulp capacity of 200 TPD
• Chemical Recovery Plant: Recovery Boiler 1 (200 Solids TPD) and Recovery Boiler 2 (500 Solids TPD)
• Co-Gen Power Plant: Total installed capacity of 38 MW with turbines and 190 TPH operational boiler capacity

Product Portfolio and Market Presence

Kuantum Papers offers an extensive range of writing and printing papers including maplitho, cream wove, and specialty products. The product GSM range spans from 40 to 200, catering to diverse applications in books, notebooks, annual reports, directories, and office stationery.

Key Product Categories:

• Maplitho Papers: KOSHEEN, KOSMO LITHO variants (52-120 GSM)
• Copier Papers: K-ONE, KOPIO, KALEELA (65-80 GSM)
• Creamwove Papers: KUANTUM GOLD, KAPPA PREMIUM (42-100 GSM)
• Specialty Papers: Bond paper, thermal paper, parchment paper, cartridge paper

Financial Performance Overview

The presentation includes historical financial data showing the company's performance trajectory:

Strategic Initiatives and Sustainability

The company has implemented several strategic initiatives including a Social Farm Forestry Program covering 17,500+ acres of wood plantations. Kuantum aims to expand this program to 75,000 acres by 2030 through its Clonal Propagation Center, which targets production of 1 crore clones annually.

Future Growth Strategy:

• Debottlenecking and upgrading plant operations to increase production capacity by approximately 50%
• Leveraging single-use plastic ban by developing specialty products portfolio
• Exploring technology in specialty/tissue paper segment for product diversification
• Implementing Industry 4.0 technologies including IoT, AI and cloud computing

Environmental and Social Commitments

Kuantum Papers demonstrates strong commitment to sustainability through various initiatives. The company aims to achieve nearly 35% reduction in water consumption through best available technologies. Their treated wastewater irrigates over 2,050 acres of fields in surrounding villages through company-funded pipeline networks.

The Chemical Recovery Plant recovers over 95% of caustic soda, enabling cost reductions and margin improvements. The Co-Gen Power Plant utilizes biomass including rice husk, wild grass, wood dust, and wheat straw dust, minimizing GHG emissions and reducing fossil fuel dependence.

Market Position and Industry Outlook

The presentation highlights India's per capita paper consumption at 15-16 kg, significantly lower than the global average of approximately 57 kg. Growth drivers include expanding online retail industry, increasing corporate office demand, government investment in education, and rising environmental awareness driving substitution of plastic products with paper alternatives.