India’s paper industry reported a mixed performance in Q3 FY26, with financial results from listed players reflecting a sector grappling with cost pressures, import competition and operational disruptions, even as demand remained relatively stable across key segments.
Drawing on lessons from the army, business and government, Captain Raghu Raman argues that trust, storytelling and people-centric leadership are essential to prevent institutional decline
Taking the stage at Print Summit 2026, held in Mumbai on 4 February, Nitin Paranjpe, non-executive chairman of Hindustan Unilever, shares how stretching ambition beyond available resources can unlock creativity, resilience and organisational revival
Skincare brand Foxtale has deployed an interactive newspaper ad as the lead element of its latest sunscreen campaign to demonstrate product performance and engage consumers at scale.
The video presentation on him traced Shah’s remarkable journey from starting his company, Spectrum Scan, in 1987 with minimal capital to becoming a globally recognised innovator in screen printing and thermoforming technologies
Alpna made a strong presence at Pamex this year by showcasing its flagship product Rhino Dexa, a converted Heidelberg machine, along with a comprehensive range of UV, LED, and coating solutions aimed at the printing and packaging industry.
With its vivid displays and a sprawling space, the Xerox stall was one of the busiest at Pamex 2026.
Global colour management company X-Rite Pantone showcased its latest technologies for the print and packaging industry at Pamex, with a strong focus on its new Offset360 end-to-end colour management solution.
Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems is using Pamex 2026 to showcase a range of digital cutting solutions. The focus at the stand is the Kongsberg X20 digital cutting table, which will be demonstrated live alongside a selection of specialist tooling. These include the multi-purpose high-frequency knife, the psaligraphy knife tool, and the rigid material knife tool, highlighting the system’s versatility across materials and applications. The Ram Mandir model displayed at the stall is a sample of what these machines can create.
A regular visitor to Pamex since its early editions, Vimal Parmar of Photo Imaging News has seen the exhibition grow and diversify over the years. Recalling his first visit to the exhibition, which was held at the Nehru Centre in Worli, he says, Pamex was once attended almost entirely by people from within the printing industry.
Indore-based Indas Analytics showcased three new technology-driven solutions aimed at improving productivity, skill development, and profitability in the printing industry at Pamex 2026. Sumeet Lad, chief growth officer of the company, said that the launches had received strong interest from printers across segments.
Chemline, a Delhi-based adhesives and coatings company, is drawing attention at Pamex 2026 with its expanding portfolio of sustainable and India-made solutions. Speaking on Day 3 of the exhibition, Mohammed Rajiv Shaikh, business head of the company, said visitor response has been encouraging, particularly on the second day of the show. “While the first day was comparatively lighter, the second day saw a good footfall and strong engagement from customers,” Shaikh said.
Zund India reported a positive start at Pamex, with strong visitor interest and quality enquiries on the opening day, particularly from the printing and packaging segment.
Bharti Creations had a packed stall with its guaranteed lowest prices and expertise in nearly every kind of PVC identity cards, being a big draw
Pamex never fails to throw up new options, says Dinesh Gada, director of Pune-based Star Copiers
Jay Raj Fine Paper has put up one of the most colourful stalls at Pamex 2026, where the company has found an innovative way to display the range of its papers in different colours, covering the entire spectrum, from black to white, with everything in between, from pink to yellow.
Shreeji Corporation’s Krunal C Jasani discusses the new launches by the company at Pamex 2026 and how these launches are another step towards automation
Among the last sessions in Print Summit 2024 was the panel discussion titled Lead the Change: Milliennial Entrepreneurs featuring ABI, Arjun Vaidya, Akash Zaveri and Rishubh Satiya as panelists. The session, moderated by Ankul Nanavaty, Director, Unik Printers was a lively discussion between the four young entrepreneurs about the challenges and victories of being an entrepreneur.
The post-lunch session of the Print Summit 2024 saw invigorating panel discussion amongst the women from the printing and packaging industry. Moderated by the lively Iqbal Kherodawala, the panellists were Priyata Raghavan, Tania Hansoti, Sanaa Vasi, Siddhi Shah and Zeenia Patel.
As sustainability pressures intensify across the pulp and paper value chain, renewable bioresources are emerging as an urgent necessity rather than a long-term aspiration. Against this backdrop, the Indian Pulp and Paper Technical Association (IPPTA) will host a national conference on Renewable Bioresources in the Pulp and Paper Industry – Both for Energy and Raw Materials from 26–28 February 2026 in Bengaluru. Over 375 delegates have registered so far.
India’s print advertising industry is undergoing a critical phase of reinvention as the broader advertising ecosystem accelerates toward digital, commerce, and intelligence-driven media. According to the This Year Next Year (TYNY) 2026 outlook by WPP Media, India’s overall advertising market is projected to grow by 9.7% in 2026, reaching over INR 2 lakh crore, even as traditional channels face structural shifts
India’s paper industry reported a mixed performance in Q3 FY26, with financial results from listed players reflecting a sector grappling with cost pressures, import competition and operational disruptions, even as demand remained relatively stable across key segments.
The Indian Printing Packaging and Allied Machinery Manufacturers’ Association (IPAMA) has launched PrintPack Rajasthan, scheduled from 21–23 February 2026 at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC). The regional exhibition reflects IPAMA’s strategy to bring organised trade platforms closer to emerging print and packaging clusters.
India’s newsprint sector is confronting a unique problem. While newspaper circulation remains resilient — particularly across regional and vernacular markets — domestic newsprint production continues to lag behind demand.
By producing better quality and competitively priced paper domestically, imports will decrease, which will automatically increase domestic demand
TNPL has re-appointed B Thiagarajan & Co as its external internal auditor for FY2026–27, while confirming that it has resolved penalties imposed by stock exchanges over board composition lapses.
The investment enhances UPM Adhesive Materials’ service capability in Northern and Eastern India and reinforces its commitment to the entire Indian market
The move replaces elements of a previously announced modernisation programme with the installation of a new, technologically advanced tissue machine
Flint Group, a global supplier of inks, coatings, digital printing equipment, and service solutions, has announced a significant strategic evolution, rebranding as Flint Group Packaging Solutions. This change reinforces the company's commitment to the diverse and expanding packaging sector.