EVENT COVERAGE

EVENTS & AWARDS

Letra secures India's lone win at Finat Label Competition

Ahmedabad-based label specialist wins in the Cosmetics category, emerging as the only Indian company to secure honours at the 46th FINAT Label Competition

Subash Gaijes Selvaraj, president – industrial coating, Nippon Paint India, addressing audience at the Coil Coating and Sandwich Panel Conference 2026
COMPANY NEWS

Nippon Paint showcases coil coating technologies at Nairobi conference

Nippon Paint India highlighted developments in coil coating technology at the Coil Coating & Sandwich Panel Conference 2026 held in Nairobi, Kenya

EVENTS & AWARDS

Nitin Shah highlights Sri Lanka's print progress during international jury

The director at Award Packaging and an international jury member, says the quality of submissions reflected the Sri Lankan printing industry's commitment to technical excellence, innovation and design

PRINTWEEK EVENTS

Coating Special in June issue of PrintWeek

The highlight of the June issue of PrintWeek is the first-ever Leaders & Legends event, which took place on 9 June. The issue also features a Coating Special, which maps the current developments in the coatings segment

EVENTS & AWARDS PACKAGING

Loupe India 2026 opens visitor registration

Registration is now open for Loupe India 2026 (formerly Labelexpo India), taking place at India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR, from 29 October to 1 November 2026.

DIGITAL

Fujifilm opens first Revoria experience centre in India

The centre showcases advanced Revoria Press solutions, indigenous media validation, and digital print applications. The company also unveils Revoria Press PC2120 with advanced AI-Driven automation and expanded colour gamut, featuring new green toner for high-quality six-colour printing

CONFERENCE & SUMMITS EVENTS & AWARDS PACKAGING

Unpacking packaging partnerships at Leaders & Legends

At the PrintWeek Leaders & Legends brand leaders, designers and communication specialists argued that packaging partners must be brought in at the stage of brand strategy rather than as an afterthought

EVENTS & AWARDS PRINTWEEK EVENTS

Industry leaders demand real gender inclusion at Leaders and Legends

Moving the needle for women in 2026 in the Indian printing, publishing, and packaging sectors requires systemic corporate support, structured pathways back from career breaks, and deeper technical and financial literacy.

CONFERENCE & SUMMITS

IPPTA calls industry to register for Zonal Seminar-I

The Jaipur-based seminar on future-ready paper manufacturing will be held on 10 and 11 July

EVENTS & AWARDS

Domino India celebrates 30 years of excellence

Marking a significant milestone in its journey, Domino India celebrated 30 years of operations in India with a employee summit held at the Hyatt Regency Jaipur Mansarovar. Bringing together over 350 employees from across the country, the five-day event stood as one of the largest and most impactful internal gatherings in the company’s history.

EVENTS & AWARDS

Show and Tell at Leaders and Legends: 12 voices, one stage

The Show and Tell session at PrintWeek Leaders and Legends 2026 will bring together twelve of the industry's most compelling practitioners to share the stories, craft and ingenuity behind their most remarkable work.

EVENTS & AWARDS

Sun shines on successful Fespa

The Barcelona event attracted visitors from across the globe

PACKAGING

Taurus Packaging completes 30 years

Taurus Packaging, a leader in the shrink sleeve packaging industry, has announced its 30th anniversary in the flexible packaging industry. The occasion also marked the 70th birthday of its founder, Rajesh Jain.

EVENTS & AWARDS

Trust, creativity and accountability at Goafest day three

Day 3 of Goafest 2026 set the stage for yet another promising day filled with powerful industry conversations, thought leadership, and future-focused insights.

EVENTS & AWARDS

AI, data, culture, and the future of advertising at Goafest

Day 2 of Goafest 2026 commenced with a high-impact panel titled ‘AI Washing: The Truth About AI’, presented by Mediakart, in association with The Times of India and Vijas Digital. The session explored the growing discourse around artificial intelligence, questioning the gap between merely adopting AI tools and truly becoming AI-first organisations.

ASSOCIATIONS EVENTS & AWARDS

Print Olympiad 2026 zonal winners announced

The Offset Printers Association (OPA) has announced the four zonal winners of the seventh edition of the prestigious Manoj B Mehta Print Olympiad 2026, setting the stage for a national showdown on international soil

The Fespa board cut the ribbon to officially open the show
EVENTS & AWARDS

Fespa opens doors for record breaking 2026 expo

This year will see for the first time a total of six co-located events taking place under one roof with over 600 exhibitors

PUBLISHING

Amar Chitra Katha and Tinkle shine at Comic Con

The event also marked the launch of Tinkle Holiday Special 56 and the announcement of Amar Chitra Katha’s forthcoming title, Musicians of India, which will be released on World Music Day

KNOWLEDGE & EDUCATION

PrintWeek to host HP webinar on automation and digital packaging growth

The session will explore how HP Indigo’s Nonstop Printing technologies are helping label and packaging converters unlock new revenue streams through automation, personalisation, and digital production strategies

EVENTS & AWARDS

Goafest 2026 gears up for pan-India delegate turnout

Brands, Indie agencies, emerging under-30 talent and tier-II and III markets lead delegate registrations for the festival’s 19th edition

PRINTWEEK EVENTS

PrintWeek to host Leaders and Legends on 9 June

The chief guest of the full-day event will be Kevin Costello, chief executive Haymarket Media Group along with industry A-listers, the Forty Under Forty candidates, and the Women to Watch winners

PRINTWEEK AWARDS

Women to Watch Awards 2026: Winners announced

The jury meet for the fourth edition of the PrintWeek Women to Watch Awards was held on 13 May 2026 at Kanakia Wall Street in Andheri East, Mumbai

PRINTWEEK EVENTS

Women to Watch Awards: A step toward an inclusive future

Women to Watch Awards is back in 2026. The packaging industry is transforming, with women in influential leadership positions driving both sustainability and gender inclusivity. Jiya Somaiya speaks to four industry leaders

PRINTWEEK EVENTS

WTW jury speak: Talent and transformation

The Women to Watch Awards jury members shared a common message for young professionals: confidence, curiosity and self-belief are non-negotiable

PRINTWEEK EVENTS

PrintWeek’s Women to Watch jury meet held on 13 May

PrintWeek’s Women to Watch jury converged in Mumbai for an intensive day of deliberation, reviewing a roster of entries that highlight the shifting leadership landscape taking hold in Indian print and packaging

Jury members at the PrintWeek Women to Watch Awards 2026 jury meet held at the Haymarket Media office in Mumbai
PRINTWEEK EVENTS

Women to Watch Awards 2026 sees record participation

The entries highlighted exceptional women leaders, inclusive workplaces, sustainability initiatives, packaging innovation, HR transformation, and operational excellence across the print and packaging industry

EVENTS & AWARDS

Zund to showcase its reliability and versatility at Fespa

At Fespa Global Print Expo 2026 to be held in Barcelona on 19-22 May, Zund will showcase digital cutting solutions distinguished by reliability, flexibility, and versatility across a wide range of applications.

FRAUDS, SCAMS & CONTROVERSIES

NEET-UG 2026 cancelled amid paper leak scandal

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.

IN MEMORIAM

Kaifi Azmi remembered with postal tribute

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.

BHARAT PRINT EXPO

Konica Minolta strengthens its leadership at Bharat Print Expo

Konica Minolta Business Solutions India showcased its advanced production print portfolio at Bharat Print Expo 2026, reinforcing its position as the digital printing Partner for the event.

ASSOCIATIONS

PrintPack space booking nearing full capacity

The 17th edition will be held from 30 January to 3 February 2027

JAK Printers and CDC Printers dominated the NAEP and GPEA Awards in Chennai
EVENTS & AWARDS

JAK Printers takes home 60+ awards at NAEP and GPEA Awards

At the NAEP and GPEA Awards ceremony held at the Chennai Trade Centre on 28 April, industry leaders were recognised for excellence in print quality and innovation.

APL Machinery screen printing and foil systems at Bharat Print Expo 2026 Chennai
BHARAT PRINT EXPO

APL Machinery builds South India base and pivots to digital with HP alliance

Strong installations in Chennai and a broadened product portfolio underpin growth, as the company targets ₹60-crore turnover and expands into digital printing applications

Creofoil screen-printing machine with UV dryer and foiling unit at Bharat Print Expo 2026 Chennai
BHARAT PRINT EXPO

Creofoil bets on cast and cure to drive packaging growth

Demand for differentiated packaging is accelerating, as the Surat-based manufacturer scales installations and sharpens its focus on industrial and packaging applications

Bhavik Goyal, COO, Folding Factory India
BHARAT PRINT EXPO

Folding Factory India highlights polyurethane precision at Bharat Print Expo

Noida-based Folding Factory India showcased its high-precision German polyurethane (PU) rollers at Bharat Print Expo, offering double the lifespan and faster refurbishment than traditional rubber rollers.

Jobin John, business development manager, Star Labels and Solutions, represented the Epson showcase
BHARAT PRINT EXPO

Epson’s new colour label solutions target industrial durability

Epson has showcased its latest colour labelling solutions at Bharat Print Expo 2026, introducing high-resolution, pigment-ink technology designed for harsh industrial environments.

Simran Hariramani of Simmac
BHARAT PRINT EXPO

Simmac introduces new roll-to-roll non-woven solutions

Simmac has introduced its latest roll-to-roll printing technology at Bharat Print Expo 2026, targeting the surging demand for non-woven packaging across South India.

Kaushik Samant, deputy general manager - marketing at Everest Holovisions
BHARAT PRINT EXPO

Everest Holovisions introduces 65-feature security holograms

Everest Holovisions has showcased its new LithoFire technology at Bharat Print Expo 2026, introducing advanced overt and covert security features to the Southern market.

BHARAT PRINT EXPO

Flute, fold and future value as DGM tracks a shifting carton market

Puneet Aggarwal outlines how DGM is balancing its folder gluer stronghold with rising demand for flute laminators, while pushing inline Braille and inspection

BHARAT PRINT EXPO

Indas Analytics sharpens AI-led ERP by targeting deeper shopfloor integration

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

A V Anoop addressing AIFMP awards ceremony at Bharat Print Expo 2026 Chennai
BHARAT PRINT EXPO

AV Anoop highlights print’s evolution at AIFMP awards ceremony

AV Anoop highlighted the transformation of the printing industry into a technology-driven sector powered by automation, AI and sustainability

NAEP 2026 and GPEA 2026 award samples displayed at Bharat Print Expo entrance Chennai
BHARAT PRINT EXPO

AIFMP hosts NAEP, GPEA awards at Bharat Print Expo

The All India Federation of Master Printers hosted the 28th National Awards for Excellence in Printing and the Global Print Excellence Awards on Day 2 of Bharat Print Expo 2026

Anand Limaye receiving Viren Chhabra Print Leadership Award 2026 at AIFMP event
BHARAT PRINT EXPO

Viren Chhabra award winner Anand Limaye calls for tech adoption

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

Newclear Technologies digital knife cutting machine at Bharat Print Expo 2026 Chennai
BHARAT PRINT EXPO

Newclear Technologies showcases multi-tool digital cutting system

At Bharat Print Expo 2026, Newclear Technologies presented its newly launched digital knife cutting system, targeting signage and packaging applications with precision and material versatility

Impress Graphic V-grooving system for rigid box production at Bharat Print Expo 2026 Chennai
BHARAT PRINT EXPO

Impress Graphic showcases V-grooving system for rigid box production

At Bharat Print Expo 2026, Impress Graphic highlighted its semi-automatic V-grooving system, targeting rigid box manufacturers with a focus on precision and small-scale automation

ZNEP-ZD450QXB paper bag making machine installed by NBG Printographic Machinery for Mainetti in Chennai
BHARAT PRINT EXPO

NBG Printographic announces Mainetti paper bag machine order

Bharti Aggarwal highlights growth across labels and packaging as Mainetti invests in a fully automatic paper bag line at its Chennai facility

Jinbao foiling and cast-cure UV screen printing machine at Bharat Print Expo 2026 Chennai
BHARAT PRINT EXPO

Khyati Enterprises books order for JB-106C

At Bharat Print Expo 2026, Khyati Enterprises presented Zhejiang Jinbao Machinery’s foiling and cast-cure UV screen solution, targeting premium packaging and value-added print applications

Acme Rolltech Advanced Channel Engraving anilox roll technology at Bharat Print Expo 2026 Chennai
BHARAT PRINT EXPO

Acme Rolltech pushes advanced channel engraving for narrow web

Acme Rolltech is showcasing its Advanced Channel Engraving (ACE) technology at Bharat Print Expo 2026, building on strong market response since its launch at PlastIndia

BHARAT PRINT EXPO

Super Bond Adhesives showcases expanded portfolio

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.

RK Label Printing Machinery flexo press and die-cutting machine at Bharat Print Expo 2026 Chennai
BHARAT PRINT EXPO

RK Label Printing Machinery showcases flexo solutions

At Bharat Print Expo 2026, RK Label Printing Machinery highlighted its flexo printing and flatbed die-cutting systems, with a focus on cost efficiency and end-to-end label production