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Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kuantum-papers-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13797:1" rel="noopener">Kauntam Papers (KAUN IN)</a> is implementing a significant capacity expansion project, estimated to increase production capacity by 50% within 18 months. Total Capex: 735Cr, including debt of Rs. 535 crore.</li>
<li>Despite recent industry challenges, Kuantum Papers maintained a healthy EBITDA margin of approximately 22% Q2FY25. The company expects improved margins with anticipated demand increases and raw material price stabilization.</li>
<li>Under Project NIRMAN, focused on Industry 4.0 integration, the company has successfully implemented online sensors and control logic in its wood bleach section, improving automation and efficiency.</li>
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Kauntam Papers (KAUN IN) is implementing a significant capacity expansion project, estimated to increase production capacity by 50% within 18 months. Total Capex: 735Cr, including debt of Rs. 535 crore.
Despite recent industry challenges, Kuantum Papers maintained a healthy EBITDA margin of approximately 22% Q2FY25. The company expects improved margins with anticipated demand increases and raw material price stabilization.
Under Project NIRMAN, focused on Industry 4.0 integration, the company has successfully implemented online sensors and control logic in its wood bleach section, improving automation and efficiency.


The Beat Ideas: Kuantum Papers' Strategic Expansion and Product Innovation

Consumer Analyst / Channel Surveillance Specialist, Trudence Capital Advisors

Pranav Bhavsar

Consumer Analyst / Channel Surveillance Specialist

ASA Capital Management

ASA Capital Management is a boutique Research and Investment Advisory firm focusing on primary research in India. ASA provides bespoke research services to Institutional Clients with a focus on due diligence backed with primary research, Field Trips & Channel Checks.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

We recently met a second-generation entrepreneur, operating in the paper industry for over two decades dealing with companies in India, UAE, China, Egypt, Turkey, Europe, South Korea &amp; African countries.  The discussion was aimed at understanding the key trends that have shaped the paper Industry in India and China for the last two years in order to answer the question: will the dream run in stock prices continue? Our discussions are focused on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/12452" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12452:1">Jk Paper Ltd (CPM IN)</a> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/8738" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8738:1">West Coast Paper Mills (WCPM IN)</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/3678" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3678:1">International Paper Appm (IPAP IN)</a> along with possible implications for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/528" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:528:1">Nine Dragons Paper (2689 HK)</a> covered by <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/2021" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="accounts:2021">David Lepper</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/1208" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="accounts:1208">Nicolas Van Broekhoven</a>. 
We maintain a cautious to negative view on the sector, we shall review our stance on the Industry post Q3 earnings releases. We would like to endorse the long view on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/528" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:528:1">Nine Dragons Paper (2689 HK)</a>

We recently met a second-generation entrepreneur, operating in the paper industry for over two decades dealing with companies in India, UAE, China, Egypt, Turkey, Europe, South Korea &amp; African countries.  The discussion was aimed at understanding the key trends that have shaped the paper Industry in India and China for the last two years in order to answer the question: will the dream run in stock prices continue? Our discussions are focused on Jk Paper Ltd (CPM IN) , West Coast Paper Mills (WCPM IN) &amp; International Paper Appm (IPAP IN) along with possible implications for Nine Dragons Paper (2689 HK) covered by David Lepper &amp; Nicolas Van Broekhoven. 
We maintain a cautious to negative view on the sector, we shall review our stance on the Industry post Q3 earnings releases. We would like to endorse the long view on Nine Dragons Paper (2689 HK)

India's Paper Industry Ready for a Hangover? | Insights from Meeting with Supplier & Trader

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West Coast Paper Mills Limited manufactures paper and pulp.  The Company's products include various kinds of printing papers, writing papers, wrapping papers, greeting cards, and security papers. West Coast Paper Mills also manufactures cable products for the telecommunications industry.

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West Coast Paper Mills (WCPM IN)

The Beat Ideas: Kuantum Papers' Strategic Expansion and Product Innovation

Kauntam Papers is expanding production capacity by 50% with a Rs. 735Cr investment, maintaining healthy EBITDA margins and implementing Industry...

Sudarshan Bhandari

India's Paper Industry Ready for a Hangover? | Insights from Meeting with Supplier & Trader

We recently met a second-generation entrepreneur, operating in the paper industry for over two decades dealing with companies in India, UAE, China,...

Pranav Bhavsar

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The Beat Ideas: Kuantum Papers' Strategic Expansion and Product Innovation

​Kauntam Papers is expanding production capacity by 50% with a Rs. 735Cr investment, maintaining healthy EBITDA margins and implementing Industry...

Sudarshan Bhandari

India's Paper Industry Ready for a Hangover? | Insights from Meeting with Supplier & Trader

We recently met a second-generation entrepreneur, operating in the paper industry for over two decades dealing with companies in India, UAE, China,...

Pranav Bhavsar

Kauntam Papers is expanding production capacity by 50% with a Rs. 735Cr investment, maintaining healthy EBITDA margins and implementing Industry...