Chennai, Sept. 13 -- Chennairecently hosted the All-India Conference of theFederation of Paper Traders' Associations of India(FPTA), bringing together paper traders and industry representatives from across the country to discuss challenges and opportunities in the sector.

Organised by theMadras Paper Merchants Association, the event marked the 64th Annual General Meeting and National Conference of FPTA. More than 600 delegates from 36 paper trader associations attended.

The discussions focused on supply chain disruptions, rising raw material costs, pricing pressures, and the need for supportive government policies.

Speakers highlighted how volatile input costs and logistical hurdles are affecting profitability. They called for consiste...