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The history of the Indian printed word is often told through the lens of missionary presses and nationalist newspapers. Let’s look back at milestones that redefined who gets to hold the pen and run the press.

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

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

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

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 All India Marathi Literary Conference in Satara sounded an alarm: as readership declines and bookshops fall silent, the Marathi language faces a quiet but urgent existential crisis

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

Varanasi entrepreneur Purushottam Todi’s journey reflects a deep passion for preserving memories through print in a rapidly changing industry.

Durst’s leadership team outlines how growth, automation and sustainability define its next phase of innovation

Asia’s paper packaging industry stands at a pivotal juncture, poised for robust growth to USD 230.98-billion by 2030, fuelled by heightened sustainability requirements and shifts in consumer expectations. Within this rapidly evolving landscape, Actega’s Paper & Board strategy is distinguished by its deep understanding of the region’s diversity, harnessing China’s scale, India’s agility, and the spirit of innovation across Southeast Asia to create powerful regional momentum. In this interview, Actega's newly appointed paper and board business line manager for Asia, Rajiv Singh, examines the key

Samy Shrinath, founder of Print & Design, has built a versatile printing firm in Chennai, blending digital and offset capabilities to meet diverse client needs. From a self-taught designer to a business owner, his approach fuels the company’s growth in the city

From a venture capital desk to a digital press room, Atul Sonthalia built Prinova Solutions with a focus on smart labels and consumer ties

Manish Gupta, head, product life cycle and solution consultancy division at Konica Minolta Business Solutions India, explains how the AccurioPress C7100 Enhanced is poised to redefining digital print through automation, sustainability, and versatility that challenge offset and screen printing in India’s evolving market

Winning the Designer of the Year award, Nikita Sawant, associate creative director at Therefore Design, has worked with startups and MNCs and mentored aspiring designers.

Winning the Young Business Leader award, Kaveri Satija, head of operations at Chandigarh-based Janvi Arts, has focused on transforming the flexographic printing industry through a commitment to technical excellence and client service

Winning Factory Champion of the Year, Nalani Jaichandra, has transformed a family-run flexo plate business into an inclusive workplace. Under her direction, both Indian and Sri Lankan brands have seen growth.

With modular design, automated job recall and quick-changeovers, converters can seamlessly move from one job to the next with NBG’s inline flexo platforms, Taruna Garg, COO, NBG Printographic Machinery, tells Rahul Kumar on the sidelines of Labelexpo Europe

Thomas Schweizer, global head of sales, Gallus Group, offers a blueprint for resilience in print. Through modular thinking, automation, and a deep dive into the true cost of ownership, he positions Gallus as more than a press manufacturer. He says it is a partner in long-term, agile transformation

Dr Amit Sharma, director for publishing operations at HarperCollins Publishers India, and Ashok Pahwa, business manager, HP Indigo and PWI commercial, Indian Subcontinent market, HP Industrial Print, discuss the realities of publishing, the role of technology, and what printers must do to become trusted partners. Read on…

In the world of print, packaging, and publishing, three remarkable women—Priyanka Rathi, Kaveri Satija, and Tania Hansoti—are not just leading their respective fields but are actively shaping the future.

Kamal Parekh is the son of photojournalist Kishor Parekh. He inherited a sense of purpose and vision. Today, he is the CEO of Kokuyo Riddhi Paper Products, one of India’s top notebook exporters. From modest beginnings to becoming a trusted name in the global stationery space, Kamal’s journey has been fascinating. A report by Vimal Parmar

The Reserve Bank is entrusted to manage and meet the demand for currency, right from estimating the need using statistical models, indenting with presses, distribution logistics and arrangements, till the withdrawal of notes, and their destruction by shredding. Bazil Shaikh provides a glimpse into note-printing

From packaging professionals to sales champions, graphic designers and CEOs, the awards showcased the diversity of talent and how their achievements cannot be underwritten. There is a growing need for promoting women in printing and packaging, and these women are leading it. Anhata Rooprai and Sai Deepthi write

Ekta Chandan was one of two Hidden Gems awardees at the Mumbai Mudrak Sangh’s Roundtable Conference 2025, and the first female recipient of the award.

On the sidelines of Wepack 2025, held from 8 to 10 April 2025 in Shanghai, Rahul Kumar travelled to the headquarters of Zhejiang Dayuan Machinery in Wenzhou, and talked to Jinzhe Cai of Dayuan Machinery

Rahul Kumar speaks with Robert Welford (president, Xeikon), Hans Gerinckx (global vice president of sales for labels and packaging), and Vikram Saxena (general manager of sales for India and Southeast Asia, Flint Group Digital). They discuss Xeikon’s digital label expertise and future plans for India

Nagmude was one of the two awardees, the other being Ekta Chandan of Aaum Paper Products

From a father’s simple machine to a massive 1,20,000-sqft factory, Chennai-based RS Graphics thrives with a mix of hard work and heart. Its leader, VB Sridharan, shaped by loss and duty, drives his company’s packaging business, rooted in family values and a steady push for quality.

Executive secretary to the chairman, Parksons Packaging

Whether it’s a small batch or a repeat job, Somani has built systems that can deliver the goods

WhatPackaging? continually highlights women in the industry in our Women to Watch series. These women lead companies in printing, packaging, design, publishing, engineering, administration, or the shop floor.

During a roundtable discussion with Kerala’s next generation printers, Ramu Ramanathan engaged five industry professionals on 22 February at the Blu Radisson in Kochi. They shared their accomplishments over the last 12 months, the toughest challenges they faced in a project, and their future goals

In the heart of Mumbai, where tradition meets modernity, Sanjay Kothari is reinventing the art of photography. As the force behind Photokina Digital, he stands at an intersection of heritage and innovation, poised to embrace the digital future while respecting the craft’s past. A report by Vimal Parmar

Kalyani Roy shares her journey in the print and packaging industry with Charmiane Alexander, inspiring women to break barriers and drive innovation

Manik Printpack’s journey under Somya Mittal’s leadership exemplifies how innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability can coexist in a competitive industry. She speaks to Sai Deepthi

In honour of International Women’s Day on 8 March, Manjusha Singh, Siegwerk India’s first female CEO, speaks to Anhata Rooprai about how she drives growth, innovation, and sustainability in the packaging industry

The partnership between Minosha India and Ricoh continues to grow stronger as both companies focus on advancing digital printing in India. Atul Thakker of Minosha India and Koji Miyao of Ricoh shared insights into their collaboration, the evolving market landscape, and their strategic plans during an interaction with Rahul Kumar.

Venugopal Menon of Bobst India, shares his insights into the packaging industry’s growth, sustainability, and the role of digital technologies like Bobst Connect.

At the Bombay Master Printers’ Association's Print Summit 2025, Anand Kripalu, managing director and global CEO of EPL, delivered the keynote address. He shared five lessons he has learnt from his decades-long career. He reflected on his time at Unilever, Cadbury, Diageo, and EPL; and how his experiences at those companies shape the way he looks at problems.

In an inspiring session led by Iqbal Kherodawala at the ITK Show, the spotlight fell on two extraordinary figures in the Indian printing industry: Khushru Patel of Jak Printers, Mumbai, and K. Selvakumar of Lovely Offset, Sivakasi. Both trailblazers have redefined what it means to lead a successful business while making significant contributions beyond the bottom line.

MN Pandey of Avantika Printers shares his theory of six Ms in a conversation with the PrintWeek team.

As per Prashant Vats, director of IPAMA, the 16th edition of PrintPack from 1 to 5 February 2025 is set to be the largest, both in terms of area and the number of exhibitors

Blending tradition with innovation, Samir Pansare has transformed Samir Scantech into a leader in digital wide-format printing, drawing from his family’s artistic legacy and a passion for modern entrepreneurship. Vimal Parmar profiles Samir Pansare

Starting from a village in Gujarat, Dinesh Khimani’s journey in photo printing is one of persistence and vision. By blending tradition with state-of-the-art technology, Khimani has revived the wedding album, creating timeless keepsakes that resonate with generations. A report by Vimal Parmar

Kedar Bhide, founder of Nature Works, has built a fine art printing studio in Thane (Maharashtra) that is much more than just a business. Born from his passion for photography and conservation, Nature Works offers archival prints for artists and photographers, combining technical expertise with a deep appreciation for art. Vimal Parmar takes us through Bhide’s unique journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, and his vision for the future of fine art printing in India

Ketki Sute works as a deputy general manager (sales and marketing) at Jupiter Laminators

In the Rapid Fire series, PrintWeek asks questions about print and beyond to Jhuma Biswas Nag of Ved Printers

Navin Kotadia, the president of the Rajkot Printing and Packaging Association (RPPA), offers an update on Rajkot’s print, carton and rigid packaging industry, in a recent conversation with PrintWeek

Mudita Dubey is a product designer at Brane Enterprises. She has an undergraduate degree in engineering, and a postgraduate in design.

In the Rapid Fire series, PrintWeek asks questions about print and beyond to Jainam Shah of Flexure Print N Pack