Domestic newsprint production struggling to meet demand, says INS

The Indian Newspaper Society (INS) on Tuesday raised concerns over the weak state of domestic newsprint production, saying it had failed to cross 0.5 million tonnes, remaining far below the actual demand in the country.

Newsprint demand versus production

INS President Vivek Gupta said India’s annual newsprint requirement was around 1.2 million tonnes. But domestic production has struggled to go beyond 0.5 million tonnes. Gupta said this large gap highlighted the challenges faced by the local newspaper industry.