Kuantum Papers outlines growth strategy, strong financial performance

Kuantum Papers Ltd. reported an operational revenue of INR 11,070 Mn for FY25, with an EBITDA of INR 2,426 Mn and EBITDA margins of 21.92%. Profit after tax stood at INR 1,152 Mn, reflecting a PAT margin of 10.41%. For H1-FY26, operational revenue reached INR 5,026 Mn, with EBITDA of INR 748 Mn and PAT of INR 178 Mn. The company's total assets as of H1-FY26 were INR 21,578 Mn, while total equity and liabilities amounted to INR 21,578 Mn. The diluted EPS for FY25 was INR 13.20.

Kuantum Papers, a leading agro and wood-based paper manufacturer, operates at 450 TPD and aims to increase production capacity by 50% through debottlenecking and plant upgrades. The company leverages agro residues and wood chips, with a raw material mix of 50% agro residues and 48% locally procured wood. Kuantum Papers also plans to augment its Clonal Propagation Center's capacity to produce 1 crore clones annually, covering 75,000 acres by 2030, ensuring a sustainable wood material source.

The company's strategic growth initiatives include exploring technology in specialty/tissue paper segments and harnessing Industry 4.0 for operational efficiency. Kuantum Papers serves a wide client base, including Macmillan Education India and Oxford University Press, through its 100+ dealer network and exports to 24 countries.