INDUSTRY NEWS

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).

Awarded by the OPA, the award highlights Anna University’s leadership in fostering excellence in specialised technical education.

PrintWeek’s fourth edition of the Women to Watch Awards is hosting its Jury Meet on 13 May 2026 in Mumbai, with 80 shortlisted entries across people and company categories

PrintWeek’s fourth edition of the Women to Watch Awards will host its Jury Meet on 13 May 2026 in Mumbai, with 80 shortlisted entries across people and company categories

The integration enables marketers to create and activate brand-safe ads directly within ChatGPT through Adobe’s performance marketing platform.

OnPrintShop will highlight AI-driven print personalisation, workflow automation, and web-to-print innovation

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.

Target learning is continuing its partnership with the Maharashtra State Board for the third consecutive year

The regional qualifying rounds for the 7th edition of the Print Olympiad 2026 have officially concluded, identifying the elite students in printing technology from across India.

Heidelberg and Ricoh are celebrating 15 years of their partnership for toner-based digital printing systems, with thousands of devices installed worldwide.

The signing of the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) marks a significant milestone in strengthening bilateral trade, with strong potential synergies for the paper, packaging, and forestry sectors

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

The company’s sustainable offering gained visibility after deployment at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, signalling growing institutional acceptance of eco-friendly alternatives

Rain in Bengaluru destroys up to 5,000 books at the Bookworm bookstore

The body has ordered a nationwide audit of private schools over costly textbook mandates, pushing enforcement of NCERT and SCERT norms

Dias will lead Borzo’s India growth strategy, strengthen SME logistics capabilities, and scale the company’s intra-city delivery operations

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

At PrintWeek, we take our books seriously. Conversations during lunch in the office pantry often revolve around the books we're reading, the authors and characters we most like. Books are indeed serious business.

The honour is a reflection of the company's sustained commitment to building an equitable, inclusive, and people-first workplace culture

Several Indian printing and packaging companies represented India at the World Expo of Packaging Industry (WEPACK) in Shenzhen, China, which took place from 15-17 April.

Founded in 1990, GlobalVision is expected to deliver an estimated USD 25-m in sales in 2026

The redesigned platform offers faster navigation, dedicated technology spotlights, and exclusive access for registered professionals

The company recently inaugurated its Centre of Innovation (COI) in Mumbai

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

Hubergroup Print Solutions will showcase its extensive portfolio for metal decoration at MetPack, to be held from 5-8 May 2025

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.

Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar, has signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Shri Krishna Graphics, Noida.

The change, announced on 14 April, 2026, marks a milestone in its strategic transformation, consolidating its focus on delivering innovation and expertise to the packaging industry

Mumbai’s Western Railway has terminated the five-year contract for all 55 AH Wheeler stalls, marking the disappearance of a colonial-era institution from city platforms. Read FAQs below.

Monotech Systems showcased its Pixeljet UV flatbed printers at the Media Expo Mumbai 2026 held from April 09–11 at Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC)

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.

Dharmavarapu Nagarjuna pays tribute to Bala Bhasker, a retired senior lecturer of GIPT, Secunderabad, who passed away recently

In a significant relief to the printing, flexible packaging and foil conversion sector, the Ministry of Finance has notified nil basic customs duty on 40 essential raw materials used in manufacturing inks, adhesives, lamination films and coatings.

The workshop will provide a structured, practice-oriented introduction to integrating machine learning and image processing into modern workflows

TNPL has re-appointed B Thiagarajan & Co as its external internal auditor for FY2026–27, while confirming that it has resolved penalties imposed by stock exchanges over board composition lapses.

The Germany-headquartered company has sold BurdaLuxury to Jaipur Capital as it sharpens its focus on core European markets

The investment enhances UPM Adhesive Materials’ service capability in Northern and Eastern India and reinforces its commitment to the entire Indian market

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.

Flint Group, a global supplier of inks, coatings, digital printing equipment, and service solutions, has announced a significant strategic evolution, rebranding as Flint Group Packaging Solutions. This change reinforces the company's commitment to the diverse and expanding packaging sector.

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.

A leading historian who challenged simplified narratives of the Maratha Empire, Dr Jaisingrao Pawar devoted his life to documenting the turbulent post-Chhatrapati Shivaji era, highlighting the crucial roles of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj, and Maharani Tarabai in preserving Swarajya

BHS Corrugated India inaugurated its corrugating rolls manufacturing plant and global capability centre in Pune on 9 February 2026. The milestone, celebrated as Utkarsh – The Rise, reflects the company’s continued investment in strengthening manufacturing capabilities and customer support in India.

Varanasi-based Snap Kosh has recently installed a Konica Minolta AccurioPress C14010s.

The OPA has announced a price revision for printing and packaging services following a 30-40% surge in raw material costs.

The Integrated Printing, Photography and Multimedia Technologists’ Association (IPPAMTA) was officially launched on 24 March 2026 at the All-India Symposium held at Government Polytechnic, Gulzarbagh in Patna.

A joint anti-piracy operation in Delhi led by leading publishers and the Crime Branch results in the seizure of over 20,000 illegal books, exposing an organised distribution network and reinforcing industry-wide enforcement efforts

Geopolitical tensions in West Asia disrupt recovered paper imports into India, pushing up prices, delaying shipments, and intensifying cost pressures on mills already struggling with weak demand and currency

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.