The NEET-UG 2026 paper leak has once again placed India’s examination printing ecosystem under the scanner, with investigations revealing that the breach originated at a Nashik-based printing press and courier chain. The incident has reignited debate about the role of print in high-stakes examinations and accelerated the government’s push towards computer-based testing (CBT).
Brands, Indie agencies, emerging under-30 talent and tier-II and III markets lead delegate registrations for the festival’s 19th edition
India’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) giants are pulling back on advertising and promotional (A&P) spends as demand pressures, rising input costs, and geopolitical uncertainties weigh on margins.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has cancelled the NEET-UG 2026 examination, taken by over 22.79 lakh medical aspirants on 3 May, after investigators confirmed a large-scale paper leak.
DB Corp Limited has reported a strong set of numbers for FY2026, highlighting the resilience of print advertising alongside its expanding digital footprint.
Fiery, LLC, the print industry’s leading innovator of digital front ends (DFEs) and workflow software, has announced the launch of Fiery FS700 Pro, Fiery’s latest system software platform.
The 24th death anniversary of Kaifi Azmi, one of Urdu’s most celebrated poets and lyricists, was marked with a series of cultural tributes that underscored his enduring influence on Indian literature and cinema.
UPM Adhesive Materials, a global supplier of innovative self-adhesive label materials, launches UPM QuickStick receipt materials, designed to help quick-service restaurants (QSRs) improve order accuracy and speed of servicing customers.
Seiko Epson Corporation has announced that its inkjet printers in the ET-4950, ET-3950, and ET-2950 series, as well as the EW-M678FT, EW-638T, and L6360 have won the Best of the Best Award, the highest distinction in the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2026.
Navneet Education has reported a consolidated net profit of INR 188-crore for the third quarter ending December 2025.
Navneet Education has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) at the IndiaAI 2026 Summit.
Sales rise at Epson despite GBP 120-million Fiery writedown linked to US tariffs
Xerox’s share price has climbed by over 40% after the manufacturer released results for its first quarter.
Heidelberg and Ricoh are celebrating 15 years of their partnership for toner-based digital printing systems, with thousands of devices installed worldwide.
Dainik Bhaskar Group has announced the appointment of Ameet Dhanda as Mumbai Branch Head – Corporate Business. In this role, he will lead the corporate revenue function in Mumbai, with a focus on strengthening strategic partnerships, accelerating client growth, and building scalable, solution-led offerings.
TNPL achieved its highest-ever production and sales volumes since inception
The body has ordered a nationwide audit of private schools over costly textbook mandates, pushing enforcement of NCERT and SCERT norms
The National Book Trust, India, has announced its annual NBT Course in Book Publishing. For the first time in 12 years, the course will be conducted in person at the NBT headquarters this year.
Raghu Rai, the legendary photographer often hailed as the Father of Photojournalism in India, passed away at the age of 83 in New Delhi on 26 April 2026. His death marks the end of an era for global photography, leaving behind a visual archive that chronicled the birth, struggles, and vibrancy of modern India for over six decades.
The summer season is here, and it’s already a season of blaze. In recent weeks, we have heard the news of several fire incidents in different factory environments. A printing and packaging setup is especially vulnerable to fire, given the flammable materials available on the shopfloor, including paper, board and chemicals. It’s time to take preventive measures
Mespack, a leading international manufacturer of innovative machinery for sustainable flexible packaging and end-of-line solutions, will return to Interpack 2026 with an ambitious concept: Mespack Land – Experience Innovation.
The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has unveiled its programme for this year, with six streams across insights, innovation, creativity and talent, and a live debate hosted by Campaign.
The honour is a reflection of the company's sustained commitment to building an equitable, inclusive, and people-first workplace culture
The Department of Posts has registered a landmark revenue of INR 15,296-crore in FY26, reflecting a robust 16% year-on-year growth, the highest in recent years.
Founded in 1990, GlobalVision is expected to deliver an estimated USD 25-m in sales in 2026
The workshop addressed the rapid evolution of print workflows, focusing on how artificial intelligence (AI) is redefining quality control, automation, analytics, and strategic decision-making.
The acquisition strengthens Kornit’s platform strategy, expanding digital access to the global screen-printing market and advancing connected infrastructure linking demand, production and fulfilment
Color-Logic has announced that effective 20 April, Visualis3R, the PDF viewer for print embellishments, is now available.
India’s cash economy has reached a new peak, with currency in circulation rising nearly 12% (11.9%) in FY26 to touch a record INR 40-lakh crore.
If you love ink-on-paper, then you must look at these five must-read books
From a small-room startup to a global folding powerhouse, Pratham Technologies blends design, ambition and discipline to build world-class manufacturing from India
From compact binders to digital cutting systems, SigLoch is building India-first solutions that bring flexibility, creativity and value addition to digital print
From entry-level machines to scalable growth, Om Vir Print O Pack is enabling printers across India to invest, expand and move up the value chain
From coding and marking to traceability and security, the team of Mark Vi Trac Systems highlights how product identification is becoming critical across industries
Premiumisation meets automation as Druck & Bindung brings next-gen lay-flat binding technology to India with its global debut at Pamex
From gluing systems to AI-driven inspection, Valco Melton showcases how converters can improve speed, accuracy and sustainability on the shopfloor
From market leadership to mass adoption, Konica Minolta maps how digital print is moving from niche to mainstream across India on PrintWeek Stream
Abhay Avadhani explores Sigloch Bindwel Technologies at Pamex 2026
Product Watch features Viren Shah of Om Vir Print O Pack at Pamex 2026, showcasing machines, applications and market-ready solutions
Entries are now open for the PrintWeek Digital Print Awards 2026
Miraclon CEO Chris Payne sits down with Ramu Ramanathan to talk modern flexo's global ambition
On 19 August, PrintWeek hosted a webinar, Nonstop Digital Printing: Transforming India's Publishing, Digital Journey, with HP to explore how digital printing is transforming India's publishing industry
The cooperative giant achieves this by blending a farmer-first model with IT-driven growth
In a significant move to bolster security around India’s most sensitive print operations, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has declared the headquarters of the Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India (SPMCIL) in New Delhi a prohibited place under the Official Secrets Act, 1923.
Penguin Random House India (PRHI) has announced a strategic partnership with Simon & Schuster India to provide end-to-end warehousing and logistics services. As part of the agreement, PRHI will manage the warehousing and logistics for Simon & Schuster India, including warehousing, inwarding, order processing, packaging, returns processing, and delivery of goods.
The second edition of the FICCI Net Zero Forum, Pathways to a Climate-Responsible Future, held at The Park, Raj Bhavan Road, Hyderabad, recently brought together policymakers, industry leaders, sustainability experts, financial institutions, and technology innovators.
The signage and indoor-outdoor media industry continues to expand into new applications across advertising, construction, architecture, interior design and specialised creative sectors. Reflecting this momentum, the 57th edition of Media Expo opened on 9 April at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, bringing together 150 exhibitors and over 250 brands displaying the latest innovations shaping the visual communications industry.
The company showcased HP Latex innovations at Media Expo Mumbai 2026 to help PSPs scale, innovate, and lead in the future of print
Dharmavarapu Nagarjuna pays tribute to Bala Bhasker, a retired senior lecturer of GIPT, Secunderabad, who passed away recently
The winners of the 2026 Women AutHer Awards in four categories were announced recently. The winners were chosen by juries, and, in the case of the popular choice, through online voting. The winning authors received cash prizes of INR 1 lakh each, with the amount shared equally among joint winners.
Actega, a manufacturer of speciality coatings, inks, adhesives, sealants, and compounds for the print and packaging industry, has announced its participation in Metpack 2026 (5-8 May 2026, Messe Essen, Germany), where it will exhibit in Hall 3, stand 3C55.
The Paper Traders Association (PTA) Mumbai recently organised an insightful and engaging industry visit for its members to Jani Sales and Sejal Glass. Hiren Karia, president, PTA Mumbai, writes about the experience
Submissions are now open for the fourth edition of the Women to Watch (WTW) Awards in 2026.
Two journalists from Dainik Bhaskar have been awarded the prestigious Ramnath Goenka Awards for Excellence in Journalism 2026. The awards were presented by the vice-president of India, CP Radhakrishnan at a ceremony held in Delhi. For the first time, Dainik Bhaskar journalists have been honoured with the prestigious Ramnath Goenka Awards.
The workshop will provide a structured, practice-oriented introduction to integrating machine learning and image processing into modern workflows
The Germany-headquartered company has sold BurdaLuxury to Jaipur Capital as it sharpens its focus on core European markets
Sport’s unique power lies in its ability to create belonging, but that can become a fragile thing to hold in an age where fans ask for receipts.
In India’s bustling cities, autorickshaws are more than just a mode of transport. They are a constant presence in the urban fabric, moving through traffic, neighbourhoods, and crowded streets every day. Increasingly, brands are recognising their potential as high-impact storytelling platforms.
Award-winning workflow software provider marks milestone with thousands of global customers and a solid commitment to customer success
Flint Group has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal for 2026, marking its second consecutive year at the Gold level. The company scored 79/100, placing it in the 95th percentile and among the top 4% of companies in the printing industry.
Presto Techpack is a one-stop provider of premium-quality customised labels and stickers for diverse customers from different industrial sectors
Fespa has revealed further details about the 2026 Global Print Expo and its co-located events, set to open in 10 weeks in Barcelona.
Felix Schoeller has launched a new photo paper for high-speed inkjet printing that is claimed to match the feel of traditional silver halide paper without needing lamination or varnish.
Drupa has launched a new online knowledge platform to offer continuous market and future analyses for the international print and packaging industry.
The authorities have reported that a case involving alleged leak of the Class 10 Mathematics-1 and Mathematics-2 question papers of the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) appears to be false. Police investigations have revealed that the papers were, in fact, never leaked; rather, this entire scheme was fabricated solely to extort money from students.
The March issue of PrintWeek explores the rise of books as a powerful growth segment for print, alongside developments shaping the industry — from Manroland Sheetfed’s restructuring and new press installations across India to innovations in packaging, digital print, and materials research. The issue also tracks trends in the paper sector and the launch of the PrintWeek Digital Print Awards, celebrating India’s digital print entrepreneurs.
Advanced water-scoring solutions for packaging production now enable folding and glueing of corrugated and solid cardboard with high bending stiffness while maintaining unmatched process stability.
Henkel recently hosted senior officials from the Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health (DISH), including Sudhir Shinde, joint director, and Pravin Patil, deputy director, along with representatives from industries across Kurkumbh MIDC, as part of the National Safety Week observance.
Siegwerk has introduced Formula 2030, its strategic agenda for the next five years. Building on the achievements of recent years, it sets new priorities for sustainable and profitable growth while reinforcing the company’s strong customer focus
The Authentication Solution Providers' Association (ASPA), in collaboration with Dr Keshav Kumar, IPS (Retd), PhD, Forensic Advisor to the Government of Assam and Honorary Member of ASPA, is set to release a white paper addressing the growing challenge of food adulteration and its implications for consumer safety, public health, and industry trust.
The geopolitical unrest in the Middle East has naturally created a sense of caution among businesses, but according to Manoj Mehta, an industry expert and past-president of AIFMP, the printing and packaging industry in the region has shown remarkable resilience.
A primary focus for the company at the event will be its solutions for cutting and stacking of in-mould labels.
As global demand for sustainable and safe food packaging rises, hubergroup strengthens its position in metal decoration with Tinkredible MGA
Agentic AI solution automatically reads and uploads email job requests to deliver maximum efficiency
Sometimes a great story begins quietly. In 1936, two brothers laid the foundation in a small workshop in Brixen, South Tyrol, for what is today the Durst Group. It was not an industrial corporation or a global brand – it was an idea: the ambition to do things better. More precise. More consistent. More forward-looking.
Nitin Wani of Smart Solutions pays tribute to Ravindra Joshi, past-president of the All India Federation of Master Printers, who passed away on 26 February
Rakhi Joya is the management executive at the Institute of Packaging Machinery Manufacturers of India (IPMMI)
In a move to integrate technology into education, the Maharashtra government is set to introduce an artificial intelligence (AI) model for Balbharti textbooks, as announced by the Maharashtra state education minister, Jitendra Tarte.
The workshop is a hands-on, practice-oriented programme designed to introduce participants to the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in modern printing workflows
HarperCollins Publishers India has announced the launch of Read for Pleasure, a year-long, nationwide campaign that champions reading as a daily habit rooted in joy, curiosity, and personal enrichment. The initiative is inspired by HarperCollins Publishers UK’s campaign, which encouraged everyday reading habits amongst its employees.
What if the material shaping the future of sustainability isn’t steel, plastic, or concrete — but paper? Corrugated packaging, once seen merely as a humble shipping box, is now redefining industries, design, and innovation, proving that strength and sustainability can go hand in hand.
The decision to invest in the Masterwork Easymatrix 106 C was driven by the need to strengthen capacity and efficiency, says RD Nayak of Bengaluru-based Nice Prints
Namita Sharma is the marketing and communications lead at Ace Technologies Group
Madan Singh, founder of Pentaforce Printing Software, explains how dashboards are a visibility illusion and what print shops need to do about it
Brother Industries is looking to boost its wide-format and industrial offering by acquiring wide-format printer manufacturer Mutoh Holdings.
Koji Miyao, president, Ricoh graphic communications BU and corporate officer, Ricoh Company, who was in India recently, talks about Pamex and Ricoh’s plans for India
The last two Labelexpo shows — Labelexpo Europe and Labelexpo Asia 2025 — demonstrated how core label converting technologies have been adapted to open up new opportunities in the flexible packaging and folding carton markets. Andy Thomas-Emans, strategic director at LOUPE Global, Informa Markets, explains
Receiving RecyClass’ first UV/LED-curable inks on PE films approval underscores Siegwerk’s strong technology leadership and ability to develop solutions that enable circular packaging innovations
The book promises to be a practitioner’s blueprint to influence buying groups, accelerate revenue and drive adoption
Equipped with advanced HP presses and end-to-end solutions spanning commercial, photo, publishing, labels, and packaging segments, the CoE offers hands-on demos, training, and consulting to boost digital printing capabilities
Durst has acquired the majority stake in Spanish cutting systems company Hasler Solutions.
Award-winning free variable-data application offers powerful personalisation capabilities for all Fiery Driven printers, including large format
The new proprietary piezo actuator structure enables higher viscosities, larger droplets
Based on the inputs from eleven leaders in the Indian print and packaging sector, the following are the top six structural challenges defining the industry as it moves into 2026
As we enter a new year, PrintWeek editors look at the market and suggest six trends that will play an important role in 2026
Komori India announced the launch of its consumables brand, K Supply, at Pamex 2026. The official unveiling of key products from the range took place on the second day of the exhibition.
The Adonis negative thermal CTP plate is developed by TechNova in technical collaboration with Agfa. Adonis is designed for long-run commercial and packaging print applications, particularly with UV inks.
The cover story of the January issue of PrintWeek looks at the way ahead, where the industry leaders reflect on their earnings and learnings from 2025 and, as they step into 2026, outline measured and data-backed expectation for the year ahead.
The company’s technical experts will be available to explore opportunities for optimising ink performance and greener workflows
The show opens its doors on 27 January