Hyderabad: In a proud moment for Hyderabad’s business community, T. Kishan Singh, Director of Tirumala Balaji Paper Pvt. Ltd., has been elected as the 64th President of the Federation of Paper Traders Associations of India (FPTA) for the 2026–27 term.
With over two decades of experience in the paper and packaging industry, Kishan Singh’s election marks a significant milestone for Hyderabad’s presence in India’s paper-trading sector. FPTA Represents Over 10,000 Paper Traders
The Federation of Paper Traders Associations of India is a national-level organisation representing paper traders across the country, with a network of more than 10,000 traders. As President, Kishan Singh is expected to focus on strengthening the organisation, addressing industry challenges and creating new growth opportunities for the trading community.With his election, Kishan Singh becomes the fourth industry leader from Hyderabad to hold this prestigious position. Earlier leaders from the city who served as FPTA President include Shri Amalokchand Singhvi in 1975, Shri Govindas Rathi in 1989 and Shri Arvind Sharma in 2007.
Extensive Experience in Industry Leadership
Kishan Singh brings considerable organisational experience to his new role. He has served as a Managing Committee Member of both the Telangana Paper Merchants’ Association (TPMA) and FPTA. He has also held the positions of TPMA President and FPTA Vice-President.
Additionally, he served for more than a decade as Convener of FPTA’s Public Awareness Committee, contributing to industry outreach and engagement initiatives.
Focus on Growth, National Reach and Global Collaboration
As FPTA President for 2026–27, Kishan Singh aims to strengthen the federation’s institutional framework, expand its presence in untapped regions and address key challenges faced by paper traders.His priorities also include pursuing Government of India recognition for FPTA National Paper Day, to be commemorated annually, and promoting collaboration with paper-trading associations in other countries to create new opportunities for Indian traders.
Speaking about his vision, Kishan Singh said he aims to build a stronger, more inclusive and trader-centric FPTA by expanding its national reach, strengthening international collaboration and working towards formal recognition of National Paper Day. He expressed confidence that collective efforts would create greater opportunities for traders and contribute to the continued growth of India’s paper industry.
Academic Excellence and Recognition
An accomplished professional, Kishan Singh holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree, an MBA from Greenwich University, UK, and a Postgraduate Certificate from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM).
His contributions and achievements have been recognised through several honours, including the Sri Sant Kripa Rising Star Award, Sri Govindlal Rathi Award, Shri K.C. Daga Award, Shri Jayantilal Shah Award and GrowthEnabler recognition.
His appointment is expected to further strengthen Hyderabad’s representation in the national paper-trading industry while opening new avenues for collaboration, innovation and growth across the sector.
