"BILT is India's largest paper company and the only Indian company to rank amongst the top 100 paper companies in the world"

Ballarpur Industries Limited (BILT), part of the US$ 3 bn Avantha Group, is the undisputed leader of the Indian paper industry. It is India's largest manufacturer and exporter of paper, with a strong presence in all segments of the usage spectrum, including writing and printing (W&P) paper, industrial paper and speciality paper. Complementing this is a diversified production infrastructure with six manufacturing units spread across the country.

In recent years, BILT has evolved as a dynamic, knowledge-driven organisation focused towards creation of stakeholder value. In the process, it has also transformed the paper industry from its traditional 'commodity market' mindset to a branded one. A concerted programme of innovation and technological excellence helps it proactively respond to the needs of each individual segment. Today, BILT not only has the range, but also a well entrenched distribution network that enables it to reach customers, any time, any place.

As the industry leader, BILT is committed to developing its business towards ecological, social and economic sustainability. Community development and upliftment of the marginalized sections have been identified as focus areas. BILT offers vocational training and programmes on micro financing for the unemployed. The company works extensively with the communities on a broad range of issues, including health, education and strengthening of the village panchayat system through training of members on issues relating to governance, development, and fund management. BILT, in collaboration with its partner NGOs, has helped established Self Help Groups (SHGs) at the village level to implement its social programmes. It has also joined hands with Pratham, an NGO that runs primary education programmes all over the country. A key initiative in environmental accountability is the BILT farm forestry programme, which has, to date, brought 32,000 hectares under plantation, benefitting nearly 37,000 farmers.