Executive Interview

A conversation with Soumyajit Mukherjee, Chief Marketing Officer at Emami Paper

Soumyajit Mukherjee

Emami Paper is the paper manufacturing arm of the diversified Emami Group and has a 309,000 tonnes annual production capacity. The company specializes in the production of newsprint, writing and printing paper, and multilayer coated board, catering to a broad range of packaging and printing needs. Emami Paper is India’s largest newsprint manufacturer and the only producer in Eastern India.

In a conversation with Old Economy, Soumyajit Mukherjee, Chief Marketing Officer at Emami Papers highlighted that India’s paper and packaging industry is set for strong growth, driven by rising demand for premium, sustainable packaging across sectors like food, pharma, and e-commerce. He also emphasized the need for high-quality production, strategic focus on value-added segments such as paperboard and specialty grades, and policy support to address cost pressures and unfair import competition.

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Emami Paper, the paper manufacturing arm of the diversified Emami Group, is India’s largest newsprint manufacturer and a leading producer of writing, printing, and multilayer coated board. In conversation with Soumyajit Mukherjee, Chief Marketing Officer at Emami Paper, Old Economy discussed the outlook for India's paper and packaging industry. The interview explores the robust growth in paperboard and specialty segments, the impact of the West Asia crisis on newsprint supply, and Emami's strategic focus on sustainable packaging and value-added products like Oil & Grease Resistant (OGR) paper. Soumyajit Mukherjee provides deep insights into the shift toward premiumization, the transition from plastic to paper-based packaging, and the critical role of government policy in addressing unfair import dumping. This authoritative analysis is essential for understanding the competitive dynamics and future trajectory of the Indian paper sector.
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