News Stocks Kuantum Papers Limited Releases February 2026 Investor Presentation Under SEBI Regulation 30Kuantum Papers Limited Releases February 2026 Investor Presentation Under SEBI Regulation 30
Kuantum Papers Limited released its February 2026 investor presentation under SEBI Regulation 30, showcasing the company's comprehensive operations and strategic direction. The agro and wood-based paper manufacturer operates at 500 TPD capacity with 93% utilization across four paper machines, serving 100+ dealers and exporting to 24 countries. The presentation details financial performance with operational income of INR 7,922 Mn for 9M-FY26 and outlines growth strategies including capacity expansion, product diversification, and sustainability initiatives through its Social Farm Forestry Program covering 17,500+ acres.
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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.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Current Operating Capacity: | 500 TPD |
| Total Approved Capacity: | 540 TPD |
| Capacity Utilization: | 93% |
| Manufacturing Facility: | 259 acres |
| Dealer Network: | 100+ partners |
| Export Markets: | 24 countries |
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:
| Financial Metric (INR Mn): | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 | 9M-FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operational Income: | 13,096 | 12,113 | 11,070 | 7,922 |
| EBITDA: | 3,792 | 3,330 | 2,426 | 1,140 |
| EBITDA Margins (%): | 28.96% | 27.49% | 21.92% | 14.39% |
| Profit After Tax: | 1,362 | 1,838 | 1,152 | 276 |
| PAT Margins (%): | 10.40% | 15.17% | 10.41% | 3.49% |
| Diluted EPS (INR): | 15.60 | 21.07 | 13.20 | 3.16 |
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.
Historical Stock Returns for Kuantum Papers
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.46% | -4.17% | +0.09% | -21.65% | -23.83% | +66.79% |
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