­Shri Hari Krishna Papers Private Limited (SHKP), incorporated in 1981, is a Tamil Nadu-based company promoted by Mr. M. Veluswamy, Mr. V. Vivek, Mr. M. Amarnath and others. The company commenced operations in 1991 to manufacture printing and writing paper, newsprint paper and MG Paper. The company has three manufacturing units located at Dindigul (Tamil Nadu) with an installed capacity of 41,500 metric tonnes per annum (MTPA). The company has expanded its capacity by another 41,500 MTPA in the year 2019. However, currently, the operational capacity stands at 70,600 MTPA.

­Acuité has been requesting for data, information and undertakings from the rated entity for conducting surveillance & review of the rating. However, the issuer/borrower failed to submit such information before the due date.

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