As book printing began to plateau, V Ramesh chose continuity over convention, building a packaging vertical defined by discipline and systems. Jiya Somaiya and Noel D’Cunha find out how
Tamil Nadu may not have delivered a decisive electoral mandate, but Bharat Print Expo delivered a clear and confident vote for the future of print and packaging in the South
In a wide-ranging conversation with PrintWeek, Xavier Regue, vice president for go-to-market, large format business at HP, outlines a year of reinvention, from new product categories to scalable platforms, while making a strong case for India as the most compelling growth market for HP’s large-format business
Bao Nguyen of HP outlines why the smallest print on a package is important. As supply chains digitise and two-dimensional barcodes approach global adoption, coding and marking are moving from the margins of packaging to the centre of manufacturing intelligence, Noel D’Cunha reports
India’s packaging boom is masking deep inefficiencies in design, validation and sustainability, and the industry must shift from habit to science
Strong installations in Chennai and a broadened product portfolio underpin growth, as the company targets ₹60-crore turnover and expands into digital printing applications
Demand for differentiated packaging is accelerating, as the Surat-based manufacturer scales installations and sharpens its focus on industrial and packaging applications
Puneet Aggarwal outlines how DGM is balancing its folder gluer stronghold with rising demand for flute laminators, while pushing inline Braille and inspection
Indas Analytics Parmeshwar Patidar outlines expansion across AI tools, workforce training and modular ERP systems as the company eyes 100-plus installations in 2026-27
Anand Limaye, while accepting the Viren Chhabra Print Leadership Award 2026, said India’s print industry is at a critical juncture and must evolve to remain resilient
Bharti Aggarwal highlights growth across labels and packaging as Mainetti invests in a fully automatic paper bag line at its Chennai facility
At Bharat Print Expo in Chennai, Super Bond Adhesive is presenting a broadened range of hot-melt and specialty adhesives, signalling its intent to scale in both bookbinding and packaging applications.
The investment will enable RS Graphics to bring outsourced rigid box jobs in-house, expand into larger and more complex formats, and streamline production
From workflow to consumables, the company positions an end-to-end ecosystem for productivity, quality and sustainable growth, with strong early response from tier-II markets
The rebrand from Labelexpo to Loupe is a shift beyond self- adhesive labels. Noel D’Cunha talks to Andrew Galloway and Pradeep Saroha to find out more
During the Media Expo 2026 held from 9-11 April 2026 in Mumbai, one resonant theme was how India’s print shops are ditching vinyl to embrace scalability, high-value applications, and a quiet sustainability revolution. PrintWeek reports
The change, announced on 14 April, 2026, marks a milestone in its strategic transformation, consolidating its focus on delivering innovation and expertise to the packaging industry
Bhabani Offset has strengthened its commercial print proposition in Guwahati by installing a new Speedmaster CX 92 from Heidelberg, marking a strategic move to scale capacity and improve production efficiency.
Naresh Khanna moderates a conversation with the next generation of print leaders, revealing a cohort that is not just inheriting businesses but actively reshaping them through technology, systems thinking and a sharper view of global competition
At the AIFMP-PressIdeas hosted Masterclass on Printing (MCOP) webinar held on 7 March 2026 and moderated by Amit Shah of Spectrum Scan, industry leaders, including Suhas Kulkarni, Ranesh Bajaj, Manish Desai, Harveer Sahni and Anuj Bhargava outline how technology, sustainability and shifting demand patterns are reshaping India’s label industry. A PrintWeek report
A survey by PrintWeek which evaluated responses from 141 industry icons shows what a majority of the industry aims to do in their factories. Noel D'Cunha and Rahul Kumar report
In a world of seven-second decisions, packaging determines whether a product is noticed, understood or ignored. Anoop Venugopalan explains why it is the most powerful, yet underused, business tool
The run-up to Bharat Print Expo 2027 gathered pace as a series of roadshows led by Tushar Dhote travelled across Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, engaging hundreds of printers, converters and industry stakeholders
PrintWeek’s Digital Print Awards, introduced this year, aim to bring boutique digital print firms from Tier-2 and Tier-3 businesses into the national spotlight, focusing on execution, innovation and real-world impact. Are you ready to showcase your achievements and join the leaders of the print industry?
PrintWeek’s first edition of Digital Print Awards 2026 aims to recognise boutique, high-execution firms across India, with a model built on accessibility and technical merit
Why Pulkit Chhaparia believes niche focus is the only defence in a de-globalising packaging world
Chief executive Premal Desai says sustained cost escalation leaves the ink major with little choice but to act
Speaking at Print and Beyond 2025 in Kochi, P Sajith reframes print as a geography business. With 2.5 billion textbooks printed annually, smartphone exports crossing 30-billion dollars, and digital enabling hyper localisation, the industry must choose its distance with care
Miraclon has launched the Flexcel Prime plate, a next-generation flexographic plate designed to improve pressroom efficiency, extend plate life and reduce press interruptions. The new plate technology builds on the established Flexcel NX platform and is designed to integrate seamlessly into existing Flexcel NX systems used by converters worldwide.
Speaking at the Print and Beyond 2026 seminar in Kochi on 28 February, Preeti Mishra of Holosafe Security Labels decodes operational rigour, brand protection, variability and why systems will define the next decade of print in India
Manroland Sheetfed, the German press manufacturer, has commenced formal restructuring under a 'protective shield' (Schutzschirmverfahren) insolvency procedure, a mechanism akin to the US Chapter 11, with the critical financial backing of its parent company, Langley Holdings. The move follows a significant strategic review initiated amid what Langley described as "unsustainable" and mounting losses at the subsidiary.
At a keynote in Kerala, P Sajith, managing director at Impel Services (Bindwel-Stelda Group), discusses deglobalisation and changing customer habits, and how they are shortening the effective distance for physical print while opening new high-value export paths. He warned printers to invest in people, research and development, and customer simplicity rather than only machines
Printers that shift the conversation from price to protection, invest in techno operators and traceability, and measure every step from artwork to dispatch will be best placed to protect margins and earn lasting customer trust
MOS managing director and AIFMP secretary says creativity thrives under constraint, AI demands learning, not panic, and collaboration can unlock growth without heavy Capex
Surat entrepreneur Pulkit Chhaparia says focused specialisation and operational discipline turned a small domestic packager into India’s largest exporter of food service packaging, and he warns that generic players will struggle as global trade fragments
A new wave of leaders in Kerala’s printing and packaging industry, often referred to as 'The Young Turks,' are proving that constant process improvement doesn't always require vast capital. Instead, they are leveraging deep collaboration, customer-centric design, and strategic R&D to carve out a unique market space.
At the recent Print & Beyond 2026 conference in Kochi, Amiit Khurana, of TechNova Imaging Systems, engaged in a thought-provoking conversation with Ramu Ramanathan, editor of PrintWeek and WhatPackaging? magazines. Khurana’s message to the printing and packaging industry leaders was clear: stop looking in the rear-view mirror and pivot towards the future.
Ravinder Reddy, the president of the All India Federation of Master Printers (AIFMP), used the platform of the 10th ‘Print & Beyond’ seminar in Kochi to announce a transformative, long-term roadmap for the Indian printing and packaging industry. In his inaugural address, Reddy outlined a vision focused on securing industry recognition, fostering skill development, and building a stronger national ecosystem.
KMPA's Print & Beyond brand has established itself as an important knowledge-sharing forum
At Heidelberg’s Networking Summit in Mumbai on 29 January, brand owners and packaging service providers debate how print packaging now anchors identity, trust and value across retail, eCommerce and quick commerce, and why the pack has moved from a support act to a brand instrument
Ranesh Bajaj explains why the company is betting on lower origination cost, inline hybrid capability, and energy-efficient drying to build a new offset opportunity in packaging. Noel D’Cunha reports
Pulkit Chhaparia to examine resilience, localisation and supply chain resets at Print & Beyond 2026 in Kochi
At the Rotatek Open House held from 12 to 16 January 2026, the conversation around in-mould labelling does not begin with a press spec sheet; it begins with a question: why do in-mould labels deserve attention when they sit outside the mainstream volumes of packaging print. Noel D’Cunha reports
The Indian printing fraternity woke up to sombre news this morning, 26 February 2026.
Preeti Mishra to bring a cross-industry lens on discipline, data and differentiation at Print & Beyond 2026 in Kochi
Prof Rajendrakumar Anayath to examine how digital shifts are reshaping society, culture and communication at the Print & Beyond 2026 seminar in Kochi
At Print & Beyond 2026 in Kochi, P Sajith's keynote will challenge printers to rethink growth in a de-globalised world
PrintWeek’s Forty Under 40 list recognises and celebrates the exceptional achievements of young professionals in the print and packaging industry in India. These rising stars have transformed the industry through innovative ideas, technical expertise, and a commitment to excellence
The India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is poised to be less of a celebratory moment and more of a strategic confrontation for the Indian paper and pulp sector. Read on...
The India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is poised to be less of a celebratory moment and more of a strategic confrontation for the Indian paper and pulp sector. Read on...
Exhibitor registration for Drupa 2028 has opened, as organisers positioned the Dusseldorf show around automation, intelligent workflows and sustainable production
From fostering AI adoption to promoting green technologies, the Regional Institute of Printing Technology Alumni Association (RIPTAA) is helping West Bengal’s printers evolve through education, collaboration, and innovation. In an eMail interaction, president Surendra Dhote tells Noel D’Cunha how the association is bridging tradition and technology
Industry sees technology and input cost gains, but experts warn exports to Europe remain a stretch and imports may favour EU mills
Manish Desai says the investment in Rotatek Universal 850 is aimed at new applications and global customers, backed by a production model built for speed and consistency
BMPA president Tushar Bhotica opens Print Summit 2026 with a message on resilience, ethics and purposeful growth for print and packaging firms
Actor and speaker Ashish Vidyarthi tells a Mumbai audience to treat life as three daily chances and to focus on value, reinvention, and personal ownership in a changing world
The award ceremony was held on 29 January at the Sahara Star hotel in Mumbai, highlighted a three-decade-long career built on self-belief and resilience.
Heidelberg India hosted HEI Connect, its flagship industry conference, at the Taj Santacruz in Mumbai on 29 January 2026, bringing together global eadership, brand owners, converters, printers, packaging professionals and academic institutions to examine growth opportunities, market realities and the future direction of the Indian print and packaging sector
The Kerala Master Printers Association (KMPA) is set to host the 10th edition of its signature event, Print & Beyond 10, a full-day seminar focused on the future and challenges facing the printing industry. The event will take place on Saturday, 28 February 2026, at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Kochi.
The Pamex show (27 to 30 January) has closed its doors, but the real story—as always—wasn’t on the main thoroughfare. It was in the back rooms, over lukewarm cups of chai, and converters signing on the dotted line. Read on...
Akar has signed for a Koenig & Bauer Rapida 105 six-colour plus coater press at Pamex 2026, as part of an expansion at its existing facility to support growing demand for UV and value-added packaging work
Arofine Polymers is highlighting its new adhesive technologies focused on recyclability, barrier coatings and higher machine speeds, with managing director Arjun Nadkarni outlining plans to commercialise transfer metallisation adhesives later this year
The Duplo DDC-810 spot UV coater is positioned as a compact and accessible entry point into digital embellishment for commercial and packaging printers. Designed for short- to medium-run work, the system adds texture and visual contrast through selective gloss UV varnishing, creating definition and depth on printed substrates.
Canpac Trends has signed for a Koenig & Bauer Rapida 106 seven-colour plus coater press at Pamex, marking the centrepiece investment for its upcoming Indore packaging plant focused on mono and e-flute cartons
TechNova unveiled the Founder EagleJet S330 sheetfed inkjet press at Pamex 2026, positioning it for short- to medium-run commercial and publishing applications that require consistent quality and predictable productivity.
First time at Pamex, GEW's intention is to better understand the potential for sheetfed UV and LED-UV curing in India, with international sales manager Gary Doman outlining where integration, press design and customer confidence remain key factors
Fujifilm used Pamex to underline the completion of its transition to a purely digital business in India, with Associate Director and Head of Graphic Communications and Device Technology business at Fujifilm India Priyatosh Kumar, explaining how offset-led adoption, special colour capability and portfolio segmentation are shaping growth.
Bengaluru-based Boxtech has launched the Momentum FL 1100, a high-speed automatic folder-gluer developed over three years to address demand for advanced, mid-range carton and corrugated converting machines made in India
DGM is showcasing inline Braille embossing and inspection systems at Pamex, citing export compliance and changing brand packaging trends as key drivers, and confirms multiple machine orders during the exhibition
As brand owners demand faster launches and more SKU variations, converters are rethinking their production mix. Epson India’s S Prabagaran explains how on-demand digital printing is emerging as the key to managing short runs, reducing waste and building a more agile and profitable workflow
Pamex 2026, India’s exhibition for the printing and allied industries, was inaugurated on 27 January at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai, marking the start of a four-day showcase of technology, materials and solutions across the print value chain.
TechNova Imaging Systems is using Pamex 2026 to outline a portfolio-led approach that combines offset, digital, flexo and workflow automation, as printers adapt to shorter runs, hybrid production models and sustainability requirements
Konica Minolta has introduced its first CMYK plus white production press for India at Pamex 2026. Managing director Katsuhisa Asari explains how the AccurioPress C12010S is designed to unlock premium, short-run and application-led growth without adding workflow complexity
At DinoLabelDigital, premium labels are built through process rather than embellishment. Neha Jain, director at Great Eastern IDTech, explains how a digital-first production model combining CMYK plus white printing, web-to-print workflows, and plate-free manufacturing is enabling brands to balance visual impact, speed, and sustainability
Leonard Fernandes, co-founder of CinnamonTeal Publishing and organiser of PublishingNext, returned from a short visit to New Delhi and Chennai, where he attended the book fairs in both cities, and said the energy on the ground continued to challenge any narrative around the decline of books
Mudrika’s India’s first Rotatek Universal 850 press also marks the world’s first packaging-focused deployment of the 850mm web offset platform
Across books, labels and packaging, the Indian print industry is no longer responding to trends defined elsewhere. Instead, it is reshaping what trends mean by allowing printing technologies to leapfrog applications, compress timelines, and dissolve old boundaries between scale, craft and creativity. PrintWeek's Book of Trends captures this shift not as a forecast, but as evidence, as PrintWeek team finds out
The Rotatek open house outlined the company’s strategy for high-value packaging applications
As we step into 2026, PrintWeek examines how industry leaders responded to shifting demand, rising operational complexity, and margin pressure in the year gone by. In this Sunday Column, eight CEOs reflect on value creation, technology choices, and the decisions that defined performance across the year. Read on….
As we step into 2026, PrintWeek examines how industry leaders responded to shifting demand, rising operational complexity, and margin pressure in the year gone by. In this Sunday Column, eight CEOs reflect on value creation, technology choices, and the decisions that defined performance across the year. Read on….
A new 2026 leadership team at Offset Printers Association, as it prepares members for a period of technological and market transition
Noel D'Cunha's Sunday Column is a popular read for the Indian print industry. He penned 52 columns in 2025. In this Sunday Column, we select those which were the most discussed and debated
From the Bombay Master Printers Association to the All India Federation of Master Printers, Dev Nair’s leadership rested on trust, conviction and an unshakeable belief in collective purpose. As the Indian printing industry mourns his passing on 24 December 2025, colleagues and friends remember a man who led not from the podium, but from within the fraternity itself
Noel D'Cunha's Sunday Column is a popular read for the Indian print industry. He penned 52 columns in 2025. In this Sunday Column, we select those which were the most discussed and debated
The MoU was signed at IIP’s Mumbai campus by RK Mishra, director, IIP and additional DGFT Mumbai, and Saurabh Agrawal, vice-president and general manager for South Asia at Avery Dennison.
The Bombay Master Printers’ Association (BMPA) is set to host its annual flagship event, Print Summit (PS), on 4 February at the Tata Theatre, NCPA. Ahead of the gathering, Faheem Agboatwala, the chairperson of PS26, articulated the event's core philosophy, positioning it not just as a conference but as a vital ecosystem for learning and collective advancement within the print and packaging industry.
Rising food delivery volumes, plastic restrictions and wider acceptance of paper-based food service products are pushing biodegradable and pulp cutlery into focus, even as India-specific paper cutlery data remains limited
The world’s largest pulp and paper exhibition, Paperex 2025, descended upon the capital this past week, a four-day affair (3-6 December) that confirmed what many in the industry already suspected: The future of paper is less about the memo and more about the durable carton and the beautiful book.
From a modest 1,500-sq ft rented shed in Guntur in 2008 to a turnover of INR 24 crore in 2025, Universal Print Systems (UPS), under the leadership of managing partner Pamarthi Subba Rao, has charted a growth story centred on security printing, technology, and team expertise.
The BMPA wants the day to move with pace and provoke reflection without losing its edge.
This Green Report reveals how Indian converters are shifting from compliance driven initiatives to strategic sustainability programmes that cut waste, save energy and reshape plant culture
Paperex 2025 from 3–6 December at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka in New Delhi has cemented its status as the crucial platform where the Indian government’s robust eco-initiatives are directly supported by the cutting-edge innovations of the paper, packaging, and allied industries. The central message from the government is clear and consistent: the future demands waste reduction, viable plastic alternatives, and the widespread adoption of renewable materials. This drive is shaping an industry commitment toward a future that is intrinsically paper-based, recyclable, and biodegradable.
Labelexpo Europe 2025 breaks attendance records as industry prepares for a wider packaging future. An industry overview by Noel D’Cunha
Labelexpo Europe 2025 showcased a label industry in transition, driven by sustainability, automation and hybrid printing, with India emerging as one of the fastest-advancing markets shaping global strategies.
Ajay Raorane of Domino Printech India outlines how the N730i demonstrates speed, flexibility and partnership-driven innovation for converters
Durst’s leadership team outlines how growth, automation and sustainability define its next phase of innovation
Sameer Singla of Archroma Packaging Technologies outlines how specialty chemistry is driving circularity and performance in labels and packaging
Noel D’Cunha is a managing editor at PrintWeek and WhatPackaging?
Grant Schutte, vice president of Actega North America Technologies, believes Signite is not just another incremental innovation but a complete rethink of pressure-sensitive labelling. In conversation with Noel D’Cunha, he explains how this new transfer-based system eliminates matrix waste, cuts CO₂ emissions, and enables design freedom that could redefine the way labels are made and applied.
The Karnataka Offset Printers’ Association (KOPA) held the Annual joint celebration of Printes’ Day and Karnataka Rajyotsava, marking the 70th year of Karnataka's formation. The event, which began with the traditional lighting of the lamp, brought together industry leaders, dignitaries and members of the printing fraternity to honour the invention of printing and the unity of the state.