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Andhra Paper Ltd has announced a planned annual outage at its Rajahmundry manufacturing unit from July 8 to July 21, 2025, to carry out critical maintenance, equipment replacement, and machinery upgrades. The move is part of the company’s longterm capital expenditure strategy aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and production quality.
Key Highlights:
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Purpose of Outage: The 14day shutdown will focus on routine maintenance, replacement of obsolete equipment, and upgradation of core machinery, particularly in the pulp mill and utilities section.
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Strategic Alignment: This maintenance aligns with Andhra Paper’s previously announced capex plan to modernize its Rajahmundry facility, ensuring compliance with environmental standards and boosting productivity.
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Operational Impact: While the outage will temporarily halt production, the company expects minimal disruption to supply commitments, having preplanned inventory and logistics adjustments.
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Regulatory Compliance: The company has informed stock exchanges under SEBI Regulation 30, ensuring transparency with shareholders and stakeholders.
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LongTerm Gains: The upgrade is expected to improve energy efficiency, reduce downtime, and support the company’s goal of becoming a costefficient and sustainable paper producer.
This scheduled outage reflects Andhra Paper’s proactive approach to asset management and its commitment to maintaining worldclass manufacturing standards.
Sources: Business Standard, Andhra Paper Official Filing, BSE India
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