Astron Paper & Board Mill ’s unit at Halvad, Gujarat, has commenced commercial production of kraft paper from Monday. The company is currently operating at almost 90 per cent capacity utilisation with installed capacity of 96,000 tpa.

With the commencement of commercial production at the new line, the installed capacity has increased by 33,000 tpa. Shares of Astron Paper gained 2 per cent at ₹119.70 on the BSE.