West Coast Paper Mills Limited Overview
Pro stress-test →West Coast Paper Mills Limited is one of India's oldest and largest producers of paper for printing, writing, and packaging, established in 1955 and located in Dandeli, Karnataka. The company operates an integrated pulp and paper plant and is continuously investing in its Dandeli facility to improve quality, introduce specialty products, and reduce resource consumption.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →The company's paper division generates 93% of revenue through premium papers and boards under the Wesco brand, with segment revenue growing 30% between FY22-FY24, driven by price realizations despite flat volumes. The company has expanded into optical fiber cables with doubled manufacturing capacity through a new unit in Hyderabad and is establishing its own optical fiber draw towers factory.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →West Coast Paper Mills specializes in various grades of writing, printing, and packaging paper with emphasis on sustainability and innovation. The company competes alongside subsidiary Andhra Paper in the domestic writing and printing paper industry. Main competitors include ITC, JK Paper, and other large Indian paper manufacturers.
Industry Context
West Coast Paper Mills Limited operates in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing.
Key facts
Founded: 1955 · Headquarters: Dandeli, Karnataka, India · Revenue: $0.49B (₹4,056.60 Cr TTM) · Market cap: $0.33B (₹2,773 Cr as of Feb 27, 2026)