Kuantum Papers released its investor presentation for Q1FY26 on June 18, 2026, providing a comprehensive overview of its operations, manufacturing capabilities, and strategic direction. The filing, made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, highlights the company's integrated manufacturing infrastructure and its focus on agro and wood-based paper production.

company name operates a fully integrated manufacturing facility spread across 259 acres in Hoshiarpur, Punjab. The company has expanded its production capacity significantly from 30 TPD in 1980 to a current total capacity of 540 TPD across four paper machines. The facility includes a chemical recovery plant with a total capacity of 700 Solids TPD and a co-generation power plant with a total installed capacity of 38 MW, ensuring operational efficiency and cost reductions.

The company's product portfolio encompasses a wide range of writing and printing paper, including maplitho, cream wove, and value-added specialty products such as thermal base paper and bond paper. Kuantum Papers utilizes an order-based manufacturing system, servicing over 110 dealers across India and exporting to 25 countries. Its marquee clientele includes major educational publishers like Macmillan Education India and Oxford University Press.

Financial Overview

The investor presentation includes a historical financial summary for the fiscal years 2023 through 2026. The data reflects the company's performance over this period, with operational income and profitability metrics detailed below.

Future Growth and Sustainability

Kuantum Papers outlined its future growth strategy, which includes debottlenecking and upgrading plant operations to increase production capacity by approximately 50%. The company also plans to leverage the single-use plastic ban by developing a portfolio of specialty products. Additionally, it aims to explore technology in the specialty and tissue paper segments to diversify its product offerings.

Sustainability remains a key focus, with the company aiming to reduce freshwater consumption to below 30 m³ per tonne of paper. Its Social Farm Forestry Program covers 18,300+ acres, with a target to expand to 75,000 acres by 2030. The Clonal Propagation Centre plays a pivotal role in this initiative, with plans to augment capacity to produce 1 crore clones annually.

Kuantum Papers Ltd has recommended a dividend of Rs 2.5 per share for the financial year 2025-26. The Board of Directors approved the recommendation at a meeting held on May 26, 2026. The dividend is subject to shareholder approval at the Annual General Meeting scheduled for August 27, 2026.

In terms of Regulation 42 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the company has fixed August 20, 2026, as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility. If declared, the dividend will be paid within 30 days from the date of the AGM through electronic modes.

The company has detailed the Tax Deduction at Source (TDS) provisions under the Income Tax Act, 2025. For resident shareholders, tax is deducted at 10% if a Permanent Account Number (PAN) is registered and 20% if it is not. No tax is deducted if the total dividend does not exceed Rs 10,000 or if Form 121 is submitted along with a PAN copy.

For non-resident shareholders, the withholding tax rate is 20% plus applicable surcharge and cess. Shareholders can opt for lower or Nil withholding tax by providing a certificate under Section 395 of the Income Tax Act, 2025, or by availing benefits under the Double Tax Avoidance Treaty.

Shareholders must submit necessary documents to determine the appropriate tax rate by 11:00 A.M. on August 17, 2026. Documents can be uploaded via the Registrar and Share Transfer Agent’s website or submitted through NSDL or CDSL for demat holdings. The company stated that tax deducted would be final and no claims would be entertained for higher deductions due to missing documents.