Paper stocks have seen a steady rise as pulp and paper prices stabilise. Factors such as the ban on single-use plastic, rising exports, and the New Education Policy are expected to boost demand. Investors must take note of changing consumer behaviour and the impact of recycling policies in the European market.Paper stocks on steady rise as pulp and paper prices stabilise; factors such as ban on single-use plastic, rising exports, New Education Policy to boost demand. JK Paper, ITC, West Coast Paper Mills, TNPL, Seshasayee Papers & Boards gaining. EU ban on exports of waste paper lifted in April. India's paper consumption expected to reach 30 million tonnes by 2027. Investors must take note of changing consumer behaviour and recycling policies.