West Asia Crisis: Indian paper industry faces rising energy cost, export disruption

The Indian paper industry is facing various challenges, such as a rise in energy costs and a potential disruption in export markets due to the ongoing crisis in West Asia. By PTI The Indian paper industry is facing various challenges, such as a rise in energy costs and a potential disruption in export markets due to the ongoing crisis in West Asia. West Asia is one of the most important export destinations, as in 2024-25, India exported paper and paperboard worth about $980 million, of which nearly $290 million (close to 30%) was shipped to the region, said the paper…