Executive Interview

A conversation with Saikat Basu, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer at Orient Paper & Industries

Saikat Basu

Orient Paper & Industries, based in central India, is a leading producer of tissue, writing and printing paper, and sustainable packaging products. In conversation with Saikat Basu, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer at Orient Paper & Industries, Old Economy discussed the outlook for the paper market and Orient’s business plans.

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Orient Paper & Industries, based in central India, is a leading producer of tissue, writing and printing paper, and sustainable packaging products. In conversation with Saikat Basu, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer at Orient Paper & Industries, Old Economy discussed the outlook for the paper market and Orient’s business plans. The interview covers key market segments including writing and printing paper, copier paper, tissue, and packaging. Saikat Basu provides expert insights into the impact of digitalization on textbook demand, the robust 13-14% growth in the tissue sector, and the strategy for virgin versus recycled tissue products. Raw material procurement, geopolitical impacts, and Orient's future production plans for their Amlai and Brajrajnagar units are also discussed in detail. This authoritative analysis helps investors and industry stakeholders understand the competitive landscape of the Indian paper and packaging market.
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