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India's paper sector holds immense significance, contributing substantially to the economy and employment. With Maharashtra leading in production, the industry witnesses over 25 million tonnes annually, ranking 15th globally. Expectations of over 8% CAGR until 2027-28 indicate robust growth, notably in paperboard, industrial packaging, and newspaper print segments. Technological advancements drive capacity expansion and cost reduction. Before investing, consider market demand, raw material stability, environmental regulations, competition, energy costs, distribution efficiency, and government policies. JK Paper Ltd emerges as a top investment choice with a 5-year CAGR of 26.25%, promising steady demand and growth potential in the sector. Read More
Company
LTP
Volume
Market Cap
52W Low
52W High

LTP

₹ 1,953.75

-2.65 (-0.14%)

Volume

62,811

Market Cap

₹21,830 Cr

52W Low

₹1,630.15

52W High

₹3,140.00

LTP

₹ 4.8

0.07 (1.48%)

Volume

381

Market Cap

₹8 Cr

52W Low

₹3.63

52W High

₹8.61

LTP

₹ 73.87

0.23 (0.31%)

Volume

1,09,069

Market Cap

₹1,470 Cr

52W Low

₹67.61

52W High

₹128.00

LTP

₹ 12.06

0.57 (4.96%)

Volume

6,166

Market Cap

₹54 Cr

52W Low

₹10.11

52W High

₹29.79

LTP

₹ 139.13

2.00 (1.46%)

Volume

5,322

Market Cap

₹280 Cr

52W Low

₹120.60

52W High

₹276.00

LTP

₹ 19.17

0.61 (3.29%)

Volume

45,592

Market Cap

₹59 Cr

52W Low

₹16.40

52W High

₹29.99

LTP

₹ 0.85

0.00 (0.00%)

Volume

72,43,169

Market Cap

₹115 Cr

52W Low

₹0.00

52W High

₹0.95

LTP

₹ 100.04

4.76 (5.00%)

Volume

55,656

Market Cap

₹1,070 Cr

52W Low

₹15.00

52W High

₹100.04

LTP

₹ 8.75

0.00 (0.00%)

Volume

5

Market Cap

₹9 Cr

52W Low

₹0.00

52W High

₹8.75

LTP

₹ 10.97

0.12 (1.11%)

Volume

2,201

Market Cap

₹5 Cr

52W Low

₹7.90

52W High

₹22.31

LTP

₹ 2.3

-0.11 (-4.56%)

Volume

516

Market Cap

₹1 Cr

52W Low

₹0.00

52W High

₹2.41

LTP

₹ 54.2

-2.85 (-5.00%)

Volume

10

Market Cap

₹11 Cr

52W Low

₹0.00

52W High

₹54.20

LTP

₹ 90.99

1.95 (2.19%)

Volume

12,539

Market Cap

₹543 Cr

52W Low

₹83.20

52W High

₹151.90

LTP

₹ 97.7

0.05 (0.05%)

Volume

2

Market Cap

₹105 Cr

52W Low

₹86.64

52W High

₹139.50

LTP

₹ 19.21

-0.09 (-0.47%)

Volume

1,03,020

Market Cap

₹498 Cr

52W Low

₹15.41

52W High

₹30.30

LTP

₹ 18.62

0.00 (0.00%)

Volume

100

Market Cap

₹6 Cr

52W Low

₹16.49

52W High

₹28.35

LTP

₹ 7.24

-0.11 (-1.50%)

Volume

520

Market Cap

₹4 Cr

52W Low

₹2.30

52W High

₹12.22

LTP

₹ 328.8

3.00 (0.92%)

Volume

1,78,435

Market Cap

₹5,520 Cr

52W Low

₹275.75

52W High

₹638.75

LTP

₹ 13.75

-1.52 (-9.95%)

Volume

1,32,048

Market Cap

₹34 Cr

52W Low

₹13.75

52W High

₹50.18

LTP

₹ 107.9

0.42 (0.39%)

Volume

61,178

Market Cap

₹922 Cr

52W Low

₹99.10

52W High

₹184.40

LTP

₹ 2.24

-0.01 (-0.44%)

Volume

3,81,925

Market Cap

₹55 Cr

52W Low

₹0.00

52W High

₹2.36

LTP

₹ 26.81

0.10 (0.37%)

Volume

32,308

Market Cap

₹178 Cr

52W Low

₹23.10

52W High

₹64.00

LTP

₹ 34.66

0.07 (0.20%)

Volume

9,774

Market Cap

₹59 Cr

52W Low

₹31.21

52W High

₹55.90

LTP

₹ 31.99

1.69 (5.58%)

Volume

104

Market Cap

₹42 Cr

52W Low

₹25.35

52W High

₹50.01

LTP

₹ 7.42

0.35 (4.95%)

Volume

5,59,778

Market Cap

₹88 Cr

52W Low

₹0.00

52W High

₹7.42

LTP

₹ 243.39

1.83 (0.76%)

Volume

1,353

Market Cap

₹417 Cr

52W Low

₹208.90

52W High

₹548.00

LTP

₹ 78.25

-1.54 (-1.93%)

Volume

480

Market Cap

₹152 Cr

52W Low

₹60.00

52W High

₹89.99

LTP

₹ 24.18

0.21 (0.88%)

Volume

4,82,981

Market Cap

₹509 Cr

52W Low

₹21.17

52W High

₹62.20

LTP

₹ 180.34

2.31 (1.30%)

Volume

62,614

Market Cap

₹800 Cr

52W Low

₹164.99

52W High

₹363.55

LTP

₹ 103.1

2.08 (2.06%)

Volume

60,488

Market Cap

₹963 Cr

52W Low

₹62.95

52W High

₹232.20

LTP

₹ 0.15

0.00 (0.00%)

Volume

24,567

Market Cap

₹5 Cr

52W Low

₹0.00

52W High

₹0.15

LTP

₹ 13.18

0.62 (4.94%)

Volume

1,085

Market Cap

₹12 Cr

52W Low

₹11.68

52W High

₹21.60

LTP

₹ 123.86

4.07 (3.40%)

Volume

34,040

Market Cap

₹359 Cr

52W Low

₹106.70

52W High

₹152.88

LTP

₹ 193.15

-10.15 (-4.99%)

Volume

3,000

Market Cap

₹113 Cr

52W Low

₹23.17

52W High

₹224.75

LTP

₹ 6.23

0.01 (0.16%)

Volume

10

Market Cap

₹4 Cr

52W Low

₹5.76

52W High

₹12.21

LTP

₹ 190

-0.10 (-0.05%)

Volume

292

Market Cap

₹25 Cr

52W Low

₹170.60

52W High

₹325.00

LTP

₹ 72.17

0.00 (0.00%)

Volume

83,557

Market Cap

₹722 Cr

52W Low

₹65.80

52W High

₹143.49

LTP

₹ 268.3

3.05 (1.15%)

Volume

21,373

Market Cap

₹1,673 Cr

52W Low

₹259.00

52W High

₹373.45

LTP

₹ 198

6.00 (3.13%)

Volume

173

Market Cap

₹171 Cr

52W Low

₹180.00

52W High

₹244.95

LTP

₹ 173.95

0.00 (0.00%)

Volume

2,320

Market Cap

₹1 Cr

52W Low

₹145.00

52W High

₹173.95

LTP

₹ 3.22

-0.15 (-4.45%)

Volume

2,939

Market Cap

₹11 Cr

52W Low

₹0.00

52W High

₹3.53

LTP

₹ 8.84

0.13 (1.49%)

Volume

3,309

Market Cap

₹17 Cr

52W Low

₹7.50

52W High

₹14.76

LTP

₹ 47

2.22 (4.96%)

Volume

1

Market Cap

₹61 Cr

52W Low

₹32.20

52W High

₹60.54

LTP

₹ 1.71

-0.09 (-5.00%)

Volume

108

Market Cap

₹2 Cr

52W Low

₹0.00

52W High

₹1.80

LTP

₹ 180.55

3.29 (1.86%)

Volume

9,535

Market Cap

₹243 Cr

52W Low

₹164.11

52W High

₹347.00

LTP

₹ 59.25

2.75 (4.87%)

Volume

8

Market Cap

₹8 Cr

52W Low

₹43.89

52W High

₹99.24

LTP

₹ 12.58

0.00 (0.00%)

Volume

63

Market Cap

₹6 Cr

52W Low

₹0.00

52W High

₹12.58

LTP

₹ 92

0.68 (0.74%)

Volume

1,312

Market Cap

₹171 Cr

52W Low

₹72.61

52W High

₹120.75

LTP

₹ 0.38

-0.02 (-5.00%)

Volume

5,000

Market Cap

₹6 Cr

52W Low

₹0.00

52W High

₹0.38

LTP

0.00 (0.00%)

Volume

Market Cap

₹0 Cr

52W Low

₹0.00

52W High

₹0.00

LTP

₹ 164.38

2.00 (1.23%)

Volume

3,327

Market Cap

₹254 Cr

52W Low

₹152.49

52W High

₹283.20

LTP

₹ 105

5.76 (5.80%)

Volume

22,400

Market Cap

₹231 Cr

52W Low

₹85.00

52W High

₹174.50

LTP

₹ 128.03

-0.07 (-0.05%)

Volume

1,79,342

Market Cap

₹888 Cr

52W Low

₹121.68

52W High

₹300.95

LTP

₹ 38

1.56 (4.28%)

Volume

2,000

Market Cap

₹70 Cr

52W Low

₹30.11

52W High

₹82.70

LTP

₹ 133

-7.00 (-5.00%)

Volume

13

Market Cap

₹30 Cr

52W Low

₹95.00

52W High

₹264.25

LTP

₹ 446.85

-3.55 (-0.79%)

Volume

1,05,788

Market Cap

₹2,979 Cr

52W Low

₹385.10

52W High

₹753.50

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About the Paper Sector

India’s paper industry holds significant importance in the country’s manufacturing sector, playing a crucial role in the economy. It generates employment for millions and contributes significantly to the GDP while also serving as a substantial tax revenue source for the government. India ranks 15th globally in paper production, producing over 25 million tonnes annually.

The paper industry in India is mostly centred on specific regions. Maharashtra is at the forefront of paper production, leading the way. Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka together contribute to more than 60% of the nation’s paper production capacity.

Future Outlook of the Paper Sector

The paper market in India has experienced robust growth, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) exceeding 8% from 2022-23 to 2027-28. This growth is attributed to various segments, including paperboard & industrial packaging paper, paper stationery, newspaper print, and speciality paper. Notably, paperboard & industrial packaging paper and newspaper print are expected to dominate, capturing over 70% of the market share.

In terms of volume, the paper stationery and speciality paper markets are anticipated to show positive growth trends. However, in value terms, paper stationery may experience a decline. This shift is influenced by the rising demand for eco-friendly products, prompting marketers to explore effective ways to meet this emerging need.

Technology advancements have played a crucial role in propelling the paper industry to new heights. These advancements have led to increased production capacity and decreased fuel costs, contributing to the overall growth of the sector.

Things To Consider Before Investing in the Paper Sector

Before investing in the paper sector, there are several key considerations to keep in mind:

  • Market Demand: Assess the current and future demand for paper products in the target market. Consider factors such as population growth, industrial expansion, and technological advancements affecting paper usage.
  • Raw Material Availability: Ensure a stable and cost-effective supply of raw materials like wood pulp or recycled paper. The availability and pricing of these materials can significantly impact the profitability of paper production.
  • Environmental Regulations: Stay informed about environmental regulations and sustainability standards affecting the paper industry. Compliance with eco-friendly practices is increasingly important and can impact the market perception of your investment.
  • Competitive Landscape: Analyse the competitive landscape of the paper industry, considering both domestic and international players. Understand their market share, production capacities, and upcoming expansions or technological advancements.
  • Energy Costs: Energy is a significant cost in paper production. Assess the energy efficiency of the paper mills and consider the stability of energy prices in the region.
  • Distribution Channels: Evaluate the efficiency of distribution channels to ensure timely delivery of paper products to customers. Accessibility to key markets and transportation infrastructure are vital considerations.
  • Government Policies: Stay informed about government policies and incentives related to the paper industry. Subsidies, tax benefits, and support for sustainable practices can impact the financial viability of your investment.

How To Invest in the Paper Sector Stocks?

To invest in sector stocks via Angel One, follow these steps:

  • Log in to your Angel One account.
  • Click on the search icon and look for your desired paper sector stock.
  • Now, place your buy order. Simply click on the ‘Buy’ button, enter your desired quantity, and select the order type.
  • To complete your transaction, click on the ‘Buy’ button.

You can track the status of the purchase from the ‘Positions’ section in the ‘Orders’ module. Once the stock is delivered, you can track its gains and losses from your ‘Portfolio.’

FAQs

What are paper sector stocks?

Paper sector stocks are shares in companies involved in the production, distribution, or sale of paper and paper-related products.

Which is the top stock from the paper sector in terms of market cap?

As of January 31, 2024, Century Textile and Industries Ltd is the top stock from the paper sector with a market capitalisation of ₹15,748.65 crore.

How to evaluate paper sector stocks?

Evaluate paper sector stocks by analysing key metrics such as revenue growth, profit margins, debt levels, industry demand, and sustainability practices.

Why should you invest in paper sector stocks?

Investing in paper sector stocks can be attractive due to consistent demand for paper products, essential applications across industries, and potential for growth in emerging markets.

Which are the best paper sector stocks to invest in?

JK Paper Ltd is one of the best paper sector stocks on the basis of 5Y CAGR from the NIFTY 500 universe. As of January 30, 2024, the company recorded a CAGR of 26.25% in the past 5 years.

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