# Paper and board sourcing in India: grades, processes, clusters

> Where to source paper and board in India: Sivakasi, Mumbai, Rudrapur and more. Common grades to specify, processes, product guides and buying tips.

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Material · Paper

# Paper and board. Sivakasi, Mumbai and Rudrapur.

Paper and board are bought from India as printed cartons, corrugated boxes, notebooks, stationery, gift bags and handmade paper. Sivakasi is India's leading printing and notebook centre, Mumbai serves premium packaging, and Sanganer near Jaipur is famous for handmade paper.

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Where it is worked · **Paper and board** 4 clusters

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Grades and processes

## What to specify.

Grades Indian suppliers quote most often, and the process families that shape this material.

### Common grades

  * Duplex board
  * SBS / FBB board
  * Kraft liner
  * Corrugated board (3, 5 and 7 ply)
  * Maplitho paper
  * Recycled board
  * Handmade cotton-rag paper

### Processes

[2 clusters**Printing & packaging**Offset printing · Flexographic printing · Corrugated board and box making](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/printing-and-packaging/)

Where to source

## 4 clusters working paper and board.

Each cluster page covers what the city is known for, its nearest ports and the clusters around it.

[ Tamil Nadu Established cluster **Sivakasi** Printing, packaging, notebooks Printing & packaging ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/sivakasi/)[ Maharashtra Major cluster **Mumbai – Thane** Jewellery (SEEPZ), garments, pharma, packaging Gems & jewelleryGarments & cut-make-trimChemicals & pharma+1 ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/mumbai/)[ Uttarakhand Established cluster **Rudrapur – Pantnagar** Auto, FMCG & packaging (SIDCUL) Auto & EV componentsPlastics & rubber mouldingFood, spices & agri ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/rudrapur/)[ Rajasthan Major cluster **Jaipur – Sanganer – Bagru** Gems & jewellery, hand block printing, blue pottery Gems & jewelleryDyeing, printing & embroideryCeramics & glass ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/jaipur/)

Product guides

## Products made from it.

[7 steps · 4 clusters**Printed packaging and paper stationery** Artwork & dieline → Board sourcing → Printing → Surface finishing → Die cutting & creasing → Gluing & binding → Inspection & packing](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/printed-packaging-stationery/)[6 steps · 5 clusters**Biodegradable areca and bagasse tableware** Raw material → Cleaning & softening → Pressing or moulding → Trimming & drying → Hygiene & inspection → Packing](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/areca-bagasse-tableware/)

Buying tips

## Buy it with confidence.

What to ask for in the RFQ and check when goods arrive.

  * Specify GSM, board grade and burst or edge-crush values for shipping cartons.
  * Ask for FSC chain-of-custody certificates if you make FSC claims.
  * For handmade paper, accept slight variation and approve a production sample.

Paper and board questions

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### What is Sivakasi known for?

Sivakasi in Tamil Nadu is one of India's largest printing hubs, famous for notebooks, calendars, diaries and printed packaging.

### What is Sanganer handmade paper?

Sanganer near Jaipur makes handmade paper from cotton rags and plant fibres, used for journals, gift wrap and stationery.

### Can I get recycled paper packaging from India?

Yes. Recycled kraft and duplex boards are widely used, and many converters offer FSC Recycled options.

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