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Business Update13 Aug 2026, 06:43 pm

Andhra Paper plans Rajahmundry plant annual outage Aug 17-28, 2026

AI Summary

Andhra Paper Ltd has announced a planned annual maintenance shutdown for its Rajahmundry manufacturing facility. The outage is scheduled from August 17, 2026, to August 28, 2026, inclusive. This period will be utilized for routine maintenance of critical equipment, statutory inspections, and component replacements to ensure efficient operations. Major overhauls of paper machines, boilers, digesters, and a 34 MW turbine are included. The company has provisioned for these costs in its FY 2026-27 Annual Operating Plan. Current finished goods inventory is sufficient to meet demand during the shutdown.

Key Highlights

  • Annual maintenance shutdown at Rajahmundry plant from Aug 17-28, 2026.
  • Routine maintenance includes overhauling of paper machines and turbines.
  • Costs are covered in FY 2026-27 operating plan.
  • Sufficient finished goods stock to meet demand during outage.