Bharat Print Expo roadshows build momentum

The Andhra Pradesh leg began on a high note in Anantapur, where more than 400 printers participated, signalling strong interest from the regional print community. The sessions focused on education, collaboration and business opportunities, setting the tone for the multi-city outreach programme.

The momentum continued across Vijayawada, Guntur and Ongole, where discussions centred on technology adoption, business expansion and operational efficiency. Printers highlighted the need to upgrade capabilities and remain competitive in a rapidly evolving market. The final stretch in Tirupati and Chittoor saw equally strong engagement, with participants keen to explore innovation-led growth and future-ready strategies.

Tushar Dhote, chairman of Bharat Print Expo, said the response across Andhra Pradesh reflected a clear shift in mindset. “Printers are not just looking at survival anymore. They are actively exploring growth, modernisation and new opportunities. That is exactly the kind of energy we want to bring to Bharat Print Expo,” he said.

The roadshow then moved into Tamil Nadu under the banner of Achchu Payanam, beginning with Kanchipuram, Arcot and Vellore. Here, conversations expanded to include sustainability, efficiency and collaboration, with printers demonstrating a strong willingness to adapt to industry changes.

Subsequent stops across Ambur, Tirupathur, Krishnagiri and Salem saw growing participation, with discussions increasingly focused on automation, innovation and long-term competitiveness. In key industrial hubs such as Karur, Tirupur and Coimbatore, the engagement deepened further, with the involvement of industry associations and educational institutions adding a forward-looking dimension to the dialogue.

As the roadshow progressed through Pollachi, Dindigul, Madurai and Sivakasi, participation from younger printers and students stood out, indicating a generational shift within the industry. The outreach extended to southern regions, including Kanyakumari, Tuticorin and Ramanathapuram, where even smaller hubs showed strong interest in modernisation and growth.

The final leg through Pattukottai, Trichy and Thanjavur reinforced the scale of engagement, with printers actively discussing challenges, opportunities and the need for collaboration.

Dhote said the roadshows were instrumental in connecting with printers beyond metro cities. “What stands out is the enthusiasm across tier-II and tier-III markets. There is a genuine appetite to learn, invest and grow. Bharat Print Expo will serve as the platform where these aspirations can translate into real business outcomes,” he said.