Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Limited (TNPL) was established by the Government

of Tami Nadu during early eighties to produce Newsprint and Printing & Writing Paper using
bagasse, a sugarcane residue, as primary raw material. The Company commenced production in
the year 1984 with an initial capacity of 90,000 tonnes per annum. Over the years, the production
capacity has been increased to 2,45,000 tonnes per annum and the Company has emerged as the
largest bagasse based Paper Mill in the world consuming about one million tones of bagasse
every year. The Company is in the process of implementing the Mill Expansion Plan for
increasing the capacity to 4,00,000 tonnes per annum from July 2010.

TNPL exports about 1/5th of its production to more than 30 countries. Manufacturing of
quality paper for the past two and half decades from bagasse is an index of the company’s
technological competence. A strong record in adopting minimum impact best process
technology, responsible waste management, reduced pollution load and commitment to the
corporate social responsibility make the company one of the most environmentally compliant
paper mills in the world.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Rajeev Ranjan, I.A.S Chairman
T.K. Ramachandran, I.A.S Managing Director
V. Narayanan Director
A. Velliangiri Deputy Managing Director
R .R . Bhandari Director
R. Thiagarajan, I.A.S Director
N. Kumaravelu Director
Vikram Kapur I.A.S Director
D. Krishnan Director

PRODUCTS:
 TNPL offers high-quality surface sized and non-surface sized paper to suit the needs of
modern high speed printing machines. TNPL's cutting edge technology backed by experienced
professionals ensures quality products to customers. TNPL’ s manufacturing processes are
equipped with state-of-the-art control systems to maintain critical quality parameters on line. The
paper produced by TNPL is eco- friendly as the pulp is manufactured out of renewable raw
material and is subjected to Elemental Chlorine Free (ECF) bleaching. As the paper is acid free,
it has a longer colour stability and enhanced permanency in terms of strength characteristics.

TNPL Ultra White Maplitho

 
  TNPL Elegant Mapilitho
 
  Hi-Tech Maplitho
 
  TNPL Maplitho
 
  Radiant Printing
   
  Commander
 
Hardbound Notebook
 
  TNPL Offset Printing
 
Creamwove
 
  Copy Crown
 
  TNPL Copier
   
  Students' Favourites
   
  Super Print Maplitho
 
Perfect Copier
 
  Ace Marvel
 
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:
1. Education
A modern school, accredited with Five Star Status by Bharathidasan University, Trichy,
providing educational facilities up to 12th Standard, is functioning in the township
 catering to the educational needs of the children of employees and the children from the
neighborhood. The school has the distinction of turning out toppers at District level year
on year. In 2008-09, one of the students has secured 3rd place in National Ball Badminton
Championship. The school provides opportunities to children to excel in studies and
extracurricular activities. Every year, the company spends about Rs.1 Cr. in providing
education to nearly 2,200 students.
TNPL provides free Scholarship to children belonging to the economically weaker section
to pursue their education in TNPL school. TNPL also supports augmentation of
educational facilities in various Government schools in neighbouring villages, through
supply of note books and giving financial assistance to meritorious children, building
additional class rooms, providing furniture etc. The company has also provided computers
to number of schools.
Students of Government High Schools and Higher secondary Schools securing first 3
ranks in the school in X & XII standard are awarded special prizes to motivate them.
Besides, five (5) Students are sponsored from villages within a radius of 15 kms in and
around the factory premises for the Diploma Course in Paper Technology conducted by
Seshasayee Institute of Technology (S.I.T), Trichy. A sum of Rs.1 lakh has been given to
Government Arts College, Karur to award students securing 1st, 2nd and 3rd ranks in
University Examinations by setting up an endowment.
TNPL is organizing special coaching classes for subjects such as English, Mathematics,
Science for 10th standard and English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology,
Economics, Commerce and Accountancy for 12th standard students with a view to
encourage slow learning students in Government Schools who are appearing for 10th and
12th standard public examination in 2009-2010.

2. Career and Knowledge Development

It has been TNPL’s endeavor to provide various kinds of vocational training to the rural
youth of the area. Accordingly, a Computer Training Centre has been set up to provide
computer literacy to unemployed youth from the neighbouring villages. Based on aptitude,
Advanced Training in computers is imparted to make the youth employable.
A Soft Skill Development Center has been set up which conducts Typewriting classes
both in English and Tamil for unemployed youth from the villages. On completion of
Training, the trainees appear at the public examination conducted by the State
 Government for different levels of proficiency in Typewriting.
Training in sewing, apparel making and bee keeping is imparted to women from
neighbouring villages to improve their employability and their economic status.
For rehabilitating the differently abled persons, sewing machines, motorized 3 wheeler
vehicles, one rupee telephone coin box and financial assistance to start small business was
given. 46 beneficiaries have received the assistance totalling to Rs.3.5 lakhs during 2008-
09 & 2009-10.
Youth from the neighbourhood are given intensive coaching to prepare them to appear in
competitive examinations conducted by State/Central Government. Through such efforts,
in the year 2008, 6 Villagers were selected for appointment as Sub-Inspector and 22 as
Constables in the Tamil Nadu Police Department. In 2009, 23 persons have been selected
for appointment as Police Constables.
3. Drinking Water
Every day, 3,00,000 litres of drinking water is supplied to residents in the 7 neighbouring
villages, viz; Pazhamapuram, Thathampalayam, Ponniyagoundanpudur, Pandipalayam,
Moolimangalam, Velliyampalayam and Kariyampatti. Water tanks have been constructed
and pipelines have been laid by the company at a cost of Rs.35 lakhs.
Besides, the company has provided financial assistance to the tune of Rs. 125.10 lakhs to
Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage and other local bodies to augment supply of
drinking water to the people.

4. Medical and Public Health

TNPL regularly organizes Medical Camps in the neighbouring villages, through its
Medical Officers and Para-Medical Staff. Medical personnel of the Government Primary
Health Centre also join the team. Patients are screened for ailments and medicine is
distributed free of cost for minor ailments. For major illness, financial assistance is given
to the individuals.
Pamphlets on general health and hygiene are circulated amongst employees and the
neighbourhood population.
Blood donation camp is jointly organized by TNPL and the Blood Bank of the District
Govt. Hospital, Karur on a regular basis. Eye camp for students studying in the
neighbouring Govt. Schools was organized in February, 2009.  In the first phase, Teachers
 were given training by Doctors from Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai.  The training
enabled the teachers to identify school children requiring treatment.  Based on the
screening, 275 students were examined by eye specialists from Aravind Eye Hospital, and
spectacles were given to 83 students free of cost.  During February 2010, Special Eye
Screening  Camp was organized for the residents of neighborhood villagers in co-
ordination with Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai.
5. Infrastructure and Road Improvements
TNPL has been contributing its resources liberally towards the improvement of
infrastructure in the neighbouring areas. The company has constructed drains and
retaining walls in the TNPL Effluent Water Lift Irrigation Society (TEWLIS) ayacut area
by spending Rs.86 lakhs. Besides, several road improvement works have been done and
public toilets constructed.
6. Promotion of Sports and Recreation
TNPL has taken several steps to promote sports amongst the youngsters of the area.
District and State level athletic championships are hosted by the company. Youngsters
from neighbouring villages are trained in various athletics disciplines under the
supervision of coaches. Many of these athletes have won medals at the State level.
The company has been conducting Volley ball and Kabaddi tournaments to encourage
these rural sports. Company has instituted Rolling Shields to conduct these events every
year.
Besides, in 2007-08, an amount of Rs.10 lakhs was given to the District Administration,
Karur for construction of Sports Complex in Karur.

7. Live Stock and Cattle Care

Livestock and Cattle Care Camps are held in neighbouring villages once in 2 months. 
Medical and Para-medical staff from Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary
Services, Tamil Nadu Govt. provide the specialist support.  TNPL sponsors the event by
meeting all the expenditure incurred for the camp.  Medicines for cattle are provided and
the camps have received tremendous response and support. So far, 9 camps were
conducted benefiting thousands of cattle.  Mobile cattle vaccination camps are held in co-
ordination with Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Training and Research
Institute, Karur to cover villages falling in surrounding areas of TNPL.
8. Development of Tamil Language and Culture
By way of promoting Rural Art and Culture, cultural programmes by traditional folklore
artistes are held.  Needy artistes are given financial assistance.  Debates and symposium in
 Tamil are held regularly.   Local artistes are provided assistance to promote Rural Art and
Culture.  ‘Thai’ Pongal and Tamil New Year day was celebrated with enthusiasm and
gaiety at TNPL Stadium with a view to promote the Art and Culture of the region.  TNPL
joined 8 panchayats viz.Kagithapuram, Punnam, Nanjai Pugalur, Punjai Pugalur,
Vettamangalam, Thirukkaduthurai, Kombupalayam, and Punjai Thottakuruchi in
celebrating pongal as ‘Samuthaya Pongal’ in a grand manner. 
9. Greening the Environment
By way of increasing the area under green cover, 50,000 saplings of Neem, Vagai, Rain
tree, Bamboo etc., were planted in the  following  Panchayat / Villages: Vettamangalam,
Kuppam, Pavithram, Punjai Thottakurichi, Punjai Pugalur, Thirukkaduthurai,  Nanjai
Pugalur and  Manmangalam on a single day ie: October 31, 2008.  An amount of Rs. 20
lakhs had been spent for this purpose. 
10. Other Community Welfare Activities
Farmers’ meet is being conducted regularly to train the farmers in scientific methods of
cultivation and recent trends in farming.  The company, through a tie-up with Tamil Nadu
Agricultural University, Coimbatore (TNAU), carries out periodic study of the soil
conditions and trains the farmers to get better yield.  The farmers are also taken on tour to
other states / towns to acquire first-hand knowledge of the improved farming techniques
adopted in these places. 
During monsoon, the company chips in its contribution by cleaning weeds, debris, etc.,
and provide appropriate relief measures. As a welfare measure, gypsum is given to the
farmers to improve the soil quality of their land.

11."Talent-Expo"
Recognizing the fact that today’s youth are the future of India, TNPL conducts
“TALENT-EXPO” a platform to the students from rural and semi urban areas to exhibit
their multifarious talents. In ‘TALENT-EXPO 2009-2010’ over 1200 students from 49
Schools participated in 21 competitions. In 'TALENT EXPO 2010-11', around 1190
students from 55 schools participated in 20 competitions. The theme of Talent Expo 2010
was to make India "Cleaner, Safer and Stronger Nation".

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), New Delhi, has conferred on
TNPL,the "ICSI National Award for Excellence in Corporate Governance" for the
year2004 in the category of public sector recognizing the company’s application of
bestmanagement practices, compliance of law in true letter and spirit and adherence to
ethicalstandards for effective management and distribution of wealth and discharge of
socialresponsibility for sustainable development of all stakeholders.

1. Company’s Philosophy
TNPL’s philosophy on Corporate Governance endeavours to achieve highest levels of
transparency, integrity and equity, inall its operations and in its dealings with all its
stakeholders, including shareholders, employees, the Government and lenders.

2. Board of Directors
The Composition of Board of Directors is in conformity with the Corporate
Governance code.
The Board comprises ten directors, a Part-time Chairman (Non-Executive Director,
nominated by Government of TamilNadu), Managing Director (nominated by
Government of Tamil Nadu), one Executive Director, two non-executive Directors
nominated by the Government of Tamil Nadu and five independent, non-executive
Directors. 80% are Non-executive directors and 50% are Independent directors
3. Audit Committee
This Committee are wide enough to cover the matters specified for Audit Committee
under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreements as well as in Sec.292(A) of Companies Act
and are as follows:
1. Oversight of the company’s financial reporting process and the disclosure of its
financial information to ensure that the financial statement is correct, sufficient and
credible
2. Recommending to the Board the appointment, reappointment and if required, the
replacement or removal of the statutory auditors and fixation of audit fees.
3. Approval of payment to statutory auditors for any other services rendered by the
statutory auditors.

4. Shareholders’ Committee
Shareholders’ complaints/grievances are redressed by the Registrar and Transfer
Agent, namely M/s. Cameo Corporate Services Limited. The Board also constituted the
Shareholders’/Investors’ Grievances Committee in August 2001. The following three non-
executive directors are the members in the Shareholders’/Investors’ Grievances
Committee

5. Risk Management
 The company has established risk assessment and minimization procedures, which are
reviewed by the Audit Committee and the Board periodically. There is a structure in place
to identify and mitigate various identifiable risks faced by the company from time to time.
After assessment, controls are put in place with specific responsibility of the concerned
officer of the company.

6. REQUEST TO INVESTORS
 Investors are requested to communicate change of address, if any, directly to the
share transfer agent of the company at the above address.
 As required by SEBI, investors shall furnish details of their bank account number
and name and address of the bank for incorporating the same in the warrants. This
would avoid wrong credits being obtained by unauthorized persons.
 The shareholders are requested to dematerialize their physical share certificates,
through a depository participant. Shareholders requiring any further clarification/
assistance on the subject may contact the company’s share transfer agent.
 Investors who have not availed nomination facility are requested to avail the same
by submitting the nomination form. The form will be made available on request.
 Investors holding shares in electronic form are requested to deal only with their
depository participant in respect of change of address, nomination facility and
furnishing bank account number

ETHICS
Ethics is a form of applied ethics or professional ethics that examines ethical principles
and moral or ethical problems that arise in a business environment. It applies to all aspects
of business conduct and is relevant to the conduct of individuals and business
organizations as a whole. Applied ethics is a field of ethics that deals with ethical
questions in many fields such as medical, technical, legal and business ethics.

Ethics can be both a normative and a descriptive discipline. As a corporate practice and
a career specialization, the field is primarily normative. In academia descriptive
approaches are also taken. The range and quantity of business ethical issues reflects the
degree to which business is perceived to be at odds with non-economic social values.
Historically, interest in business ethics accelerated dramatically during the 1980s and
1990s, both within major corporations and within academia. For example, today most
major corporate websites lay emphasis on commitment to promoting non-economic social
values under a variety of headings (e.g. ethics codes, social responsibility charters). In
some cases, corporations have redefined their core values in the light of business ethical
considerations

1)Eco-friendly
TNPL makes paper primarily from Bagasse, namely sugarcane waste using as little
wood as possible. The company uses renewable raw materials with minimum impact on
the environment

By using bagasse as primary raw material, TNPL preserves over 40000 acres of forest
land from depletion every year.

2) TNPL Effluent Water Lift Irrigation Society (TEWLIS)

TNPL has also been adopting multi-pronged, ecologically sound approach towards
waste minimization and cost reduction through adoption of cleaner production
technologies.

TNPL is accredited with ISO14001:2004 certification for an effective environmental

management system.

3) Farm Forestry  
The major activities carried out in this programme are motivating the farmers on tree
farming and facilitating them to raise the pulpwood plantations. Presently, development of
pulpwood plantation in the land belonging to small and marginal farmers with minimum
50 acres in each village is encouraged. Under this scheme, dry land farmers in the State
are encouraged to cultivate pulpwood trees.

4) Wind Farm:  
TNPL has affirmed to pursue its commitment to renewable energy. The company set
up 15MW Windfarm power project at Devarkulam and Perungudi, which are backward
villages of Tirunelveli District in the year 1993-94. The initial installed capacity of 15
MW has been enhanced to 35.5 MW as of March 2007 in 5 phases with an average
generation of around 5.5 crores units per annum.
5) Captive Plantation  
Captive plantations are raised in the lands belonging to the company, Government
departments, and Educational institutions and in the large land holdings of minimum 25
acres in a single block belonging to the participating farmers.

The land would be taken either on long term lease spanning over a period of 15 to 30
years or on revenue sharing basis. In the case of revenue sharing basis, the benefits would
be shared between the company and the landowners subsequent to the harvest at an agreed
ratio.

6) Ozone treatment of Waste water :

As a tertiary treatment to reduce colour of the final treated waste water, a Ozone
treatment plant has been commissioned by TNPL during August 2010.  TNPL is the first
mill in the country to implement such a treatment for the waste water.

7) Welfare Activities
 A self contained modern Township with 700 houses, Park, facilities for playing
indoor, outdoor and field games and places for religious worship has been
established.

 Medical facilities

Entire medical expenditure is borne by the company if any of the employee

suffers from 7 ailments viz. Heart ailment, Cancer, Kidney Transplantation,
Paralysis, Leprosy, Tuberculosis and Brain Surgery.

 Group Personal Accident Insurance cover.

 Interest subsidy upto 5% on Housing Loans.
 A Modern School providing educational facilities upto 12th standard.  
 Excursion trips for families of employees.
 A Modern Sports Stadium with 400 metre track and gymnasium.  

8)Donations
TNPL donated note books to the students of 44 government schools in karur district