Trident Papers, the paper business division of the diversified Trident Group, presented its portfolio of writing, printing, and copier grades at Paperex 2025. Trident Group is a prominent Indian conglomerate with interests in textiles, paper, chemicals, and spinning.
While its textiles business has a strong global footprint, exporting products to major international markets, paper has remained focused on domestic demand, with select exports contributing 15 to 20% of total volumes.
In an interaction with Indian Printer & Publisher, Rajnish Kumar Gera, CEO, Trident India, said the company is actively building its presence in overseas markets, especially in the Middle East and the US, where environmentally responsible paper grades are gaining traction. He spoke about the company’s manufacturing strength, market direction, and continued investment in environmental technologies.
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At the exhibition, Trident showcased its range of copier and Maplitho grades. Its copier segment includes established brands such as Spectra, MyChoice, and Royal Touch, which cater to premium and mass-market printing needs.
In Maplitho grades, Trident manufactures a diversified range of products under brand names such as Silver Line, Diamond Line, Titanium Line, addressing varied requirements across writing, printing, commercial, and packaging applications. The company has also ventured into specialty-coated grades under Gold Line, with the intent to offer higher-value-added products.
Indian paper industry
Gera expressed optimism about the industry, noting the Indian paper sector is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7-10% over the next five years. “India continues to have significant headroom for demand expansion supported by urbanisation, e-commerce, rising literacy, and sustainable alternatives replacing plastics,” he said.
However, the industry is facing disruptions from imported paper, primarily from ASEAN economies, posing pricing and margin pressures for domestic manufacturers. Gera emphasized that companies with robust manufacturing systems, superior cost control, and technology-backed efficiencies will be able to remain competitive. “Trident is known for manufacturing excellence, and that will help us sail through this period,” he added.
Gera said the demand for sustainable paper is rising both in India and abroad, particularly in the US and Europe, where environmentally responsible products are increasingly preferred. This shift, he said, offers Trident a strong competitive advantage.
The recent GST rate revision has led to short-term market disturbance, but Gera expects normalization. He believes the industry will come back within a few months, with supply chains and pricing mechanisms adjusting accordingly.
Looking ahead, Trident plans to modernise its facilities, invest in new technologies, and enhance energy efficiency while reducing carbon emissions from manufacturing. Gera said sustainability, quality, and carbon footprint reduction are the core themes shaping the company’s roadmap.
