Most Popular Sunday Columns of 2025 - Part-I
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
20 Dec 2025 | By Noel D'Cunha
TCPL forays into South India with a high growth strategy
During the opening a new packaging plant in Vengal, Chennai on 7 March 2025, Saket Kanoria, managing director of TCPL, says the expansion will boost economic growth. The approach is more like a marathon than a sprint, focused on making the country’s economic framework more durable and resilient. Read on...
How Pragati and Silverpoint won big at Asian Print Awards
Pragati Group and Silverpoint Press were recognised with multiple awards for quality and wow-factor at the Asian Print Awards 2024. In this Sunday Column, Narendra Paruchuri, chairman of Pragati, and Shabbir Muchhala, managing director of Silverpoint, share how their tech-teams crafted the award-winning jobs. Read on...
Astron Packaging’s INR 750-crore revenue push
Ahmedabad’s Astron has built a mammoth corrugation plant in Pune. Noel D’Cunha sits down with Niraj Darji to explore this investment and what it reveals about the future of corrugation in India. Read on...
The sheetfed journey: sacred tenets to buy a press
Rahul Kumar and Noel D'Cunha go behind the scenes to understand what the new generation of sheetfed presses offer and the tech-trends that matter. Read on....
Hyderabad’s print sector thrives amid challenges
Print in Telangana is undergoing a transformation, driven by economic shifts and growth. C Ravinder Reddy, president of Telangana Offset Printers Association (TOPA), offers insights. Read on...
PrintPack India 2025 delivered a wave of business activity, with exhibitors securing high-value deals and committing to next-generation technology investments. This Sunday Column breaks down the key moments, as witnessed by Team PrintWeek/WhatPackaging? from ground zero, focusing on the deals signed, and technology upgrades, while touching upon sustainability trends and expert insights that will define the industry’s trajectory in the years to come. Read on...
Pin Mark: And the search for perfect screening
With a legacy spanning three generations, Pin Mark has evolved into a leading flexo pre-press solutions provider, redefining industry benchmarks. Founded on the principles of precision and innovation, the company has been instrumental in transforming flexographic printing in India. What began as a traditional block-making business under the leadership of Minesh Zaveri, a pioneer in pre-press, has today become a hub of technological advancement, driven by Rutul, Shrutul and Urjit Zaveri, directors at Pin Mark Block. Read on...
Bhatia Graphica: Pioneering excellence in packaging pre-press
As the packaging and printing industry grapples with rising costs, relentless deadlines, and a growing demand for sustainability, pre-media companies are emerging as vital allies. Bhatia Graphica, a trailblazer with over 25 years of expertise, stands tall as a trusted partner for converters worldwide. PrintWeek dives into how the Mumbai-based firm tackles industry challenges, harnesses innovation, and sets ambitious goals for a transformative 2025. Read on...
India's printing and packaging MSMEs ask the big question
India's printing and packaging MSMEs, a USD 35.5-billion industry growing at a steady clip, face a pivotal moment. With global markets expanding and sustainability demands rising, these small firms drive innovation and jobs but grapple with regulatory hurdles, skill shortages, and capital constraints. As new factories rise and quick commerce booms, can bold reforms unlock their potential to lead Asia's packaging revolution? Read on...
Fresh perspectives: Women leaders driving change
In honour of International Women’s Day, we feature excerpts from interviews with four trailblazing women leaders in print and packaging — Manjusha Singh, Mehzabin Nair, Somya Mittal and Kalyani Roy — showcasing their inspiring journeys. Read on...
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