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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 board4 clusters
Map of India showing 4 clusters working paper and board Jaipur – Sanganer – BagruMumbai – ThaneRudrapur – PantnagarSivakasi
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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 clustersPrinting & packagingOffset printing · Flexographic printing · Corrugated board and box making
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 Maharashtra Major cluster Mumbai – Thane Jewellery (SEEPZ), garments, pharma, packaging Gems & jewelleryGarments & cut-make-trimChemicals & pharma+1 Uttarakhand Established cluster Rudrapur – Pantnagar Auto, FMCG & packaging (SIDCUL) Auto & EV componentsPlastics & rubber mouldingFood, spices & agri Rajasthan Major cluster Jaipur – Sanganer – Bagru Gems & jewellery, hand block printing, blue pottery Gems & jewelleryDyeing, printing & embroideryCeramics & glass
Product guides

Products made from it.

7 steps · 4 clustersPrinted packaging and paper stationeryArtwork & dieline → Board sourcing → Printing → Surface finishing → Die cutting & creasing → Gluing & binding → Inspection & packing6 steps · 5 clustersBiodegradable areca and bagasse tablewareRaw material → Cleaning & softening → Pressing or moulding → Trimming & drying → Hygiene & inspection → Packing
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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