Orient Paper & Industries Ltd (OPIL) is a prominent Indian manufacturing company, operating under the umbrella of the CK Birla Group. Established in 1936 and formally incorporated as Orient Paper Mills Ltd in 1939, OPIL has a long-standing legacy in the industry. The company is primarily engaged in the manufacture and sale of paper, chemicals, and renewable energy solutions. It holds the distinction of being India's largest tissue paper manufacturer and an ISO and OHSAS-certified exporter of virgin tissue paper.
The company's operations are diversified across several key business verticals:
- Paper Products: Production of high-quality paper for books, notebooks, printing, and writing applications, alongside wellness and hygiene paper products.
- Chemicals: Manufacturing of caustic soda lye and flakes, hydrochloric acid, liquid chlorine, sodium and calcium hypochlorite, and bleaching powder.
- Industrial Equipment: Production of industrial blowers and air pollution control equipment.
Orient Paper operates manufacturing facilities strategically located in Amlai (Madhya Pradesh), Brajrajnagar, Faridabad, Noida, and Kolkata. The Amlai facility serves as its primary manufacturing hub for various grades and types of papers. The company has established a global footprint, exporting its products to over 15 countries. Its integrated production approach allows for complete process control, from high-strength pulp manufacturing and reforestation initiatives to high-speed paper machines and independent power generation.
Orient Paper is committed to sustainable practices and environmental stewardship. It is recognized as among the world's first paper companies to transition from fossil fuels to 100% renewable energy sources. The company also pioneered the manufacture of high-quality virgin tissue paper in India. Its dedication to environmental management was acknowledged with the Golden Peacock Environment Management Award in 2006.
The company's sustainability efforts extend to significant community development programs and extensive reforestation initiatives, impacting livelihoods across numerous villages.
Key Financial Metrics:
- Market Capitalization: ₹638.04 crore (as of July 11, 2025)
- 52-Week Range: ₹20.82 - ₹59.60
- Total Employees: 1,397
- Promoter Holding: 38.7%
Recent Financial Results:
- FY25 Annual Revenue: ₹895.79 crore (a 7.67% increase from ₹831.94 crore in FY24)
- FY25 Net Loss: ₹54.66 crore (compared to a net profit of ₹6.23 crore in FY24)
- Q4 FY25 Revenue: ₹219.27 crore (a decline of 9.53% from ₹242.37 crore in Q4 FY24)
- Q4 FY25 Net Loss: ₹18.07 crore (versus a net loss of ₹6.42 crore in Q4 FY24)
Orient Paper maintains a robust export network, supplying its diverse range of products to the United States, Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, UAE, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, among other nations. The company has also formed international partnerships, including a significant collaboration with Pan African Paper Mills in Kenya.
Orient Paper & Industries Ltd has undergone significant corporate restructuring to focus on its core businesses. Key demergers include:
- 2012-13: Cement Undertaking demerged into Orient Cement Limited.
- 2017-18: Electric Business demerged into Orient Electric Limited.
The company has continued to expand its tissue paper operations with strategic investments in new facilities and machinery, including a switchgear project, a manufacturing facility in Guwahati, and multiple tissue paper machine upgrades and installations since 2015.
Orient Paper & Industries Ltd continues to solidify its position as a leading player in India's paper and chemical industries, driven by its commitment to sustainability, technological advancement, and strategic growth within the diversified CK Birla Group.
