Dear Friends,

It is an honour and a privilege to address you as the newly elected President of the WICMA. I sincerely thank you for the trust and confidence you have placed in me.

I place on record my deep appreciation for the outgoing President, Anil Loya ji and all Past Presidents, whose dedicated leadership and support have brought the WICMA to where it stands today. I look forward to their continued guidance during my tenure.

I am pleased to introduce the team of Office Bearers who will serve alongside me during this term:
Shri Mayank Mehta, Vice President;
Shri Ashish Gandhi, Hon. Secretary;
Shri Satyajit Patel, Hon. Treasurer; and
Shri Anil Loya, Ex-Officio.

I along with my team of office bearers and managing committee members assume this responsibility with humility and a firm commitment to serve the interests of every member, large and small. Our industry faces real challenges today, including volatile raw material prices, supply uncertainties and margin pressure. These can be met best through unity, transparency and mutual cooperation.

During my tenure, we will focus on:

• Keeping members informed on key developments in paper prices, supplies and regulations.
• Representing the industry's concerns before mills, authorities and other stakeholders.
• Promoting sound business practices, quality standards and professional conduct.
• Strengthening member engagement through regular meetings, knowledge sharing and training.

I will welcome your suggestions and feedback at all times, and I request your active participation in all WICMA activities. Together, I am confident we can build a stronger and more resilient industry.

Warm Regards,

Shlok Kedia
President