PackPlus 2025 showcases future of packaging innovation and sustainability

The 19th edition of PackPlus 2025 took place from 31 July to 2 August 2025 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Celebrating nearly two decades of excellence, PackPlus 2025 showcased the entire value chain of packaging, from raw materials and material conversion to filling systems and final packaging solutions, bringing together leading voices from the sector under one roof.

This year’s edition offered an immersive experience for attendees, with live product demonstrations, technology showcases and expert-led panel discussions. As the industry stands at the cusp of transformation, the event focused on the future of sustainable packaging, regulatory frameworks, and innovation in materials and design.

The opening day featured high-impact panel discussions that addressed key industry challenges and opportunities. The session on legibility and transparency brought attention to evolving regulatory standards in packaging and printing, underscoring the importance of consumer-friendly design and compliance. 

The session, Future ready: Innovating for the next decade of packaging, explored how the sector is preparing for a new era through eco-conscious practices and interactive packaging concepts. 

Another compelling session, an eco-friendly unboxing experience, focused on the industry's collective journey towards achieving 100% recyclability and promoting material reuse. 

Meanwhile, the discussion on Industry 4.0 shed light on how AI and IoT are reshaping packaging innovation and operational efficiency. Yves Jansen, application sales manager at mtu Kinetic PowerPack, a Rolls-Royce solution, effectively presented on dynamic UPS systems, highlighting how kinetic energy safeguards sensitive processes and equipment.

Industry leaders and experts such as Nayandeep Banerjee (Pernod Ricard India), Swati Gupta (Amway), Prof Kirtiraj K. Gaikwad (IIT Roorkee), Rajat Wahi (CPG & Retail), Dr Tanweer Alam, director, Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP), Suresh Goel, CEO, Bikanervala Foods and Shailendra Singh (Sustain Mantra) brought deep insights and actionable perspectives to the forum. Their collective expertise added depth to the conversations on future-readiness, sustainability, and consumer-centric design.

With participation from major stakeholders across sectors including food and beverage, personal care, retail, logistics, and eCommerce, PackPlus 2025 offers a strategic platform for collaboration and business growth. RX India’s continued commitment to connecting markets and driving innovation is reflected in the scale and diversity of this year’s event, making it a key driver of progress in India’s packaging ecosystem.

Umang Gupta, country head, RX India, said “PackPlus Delhi in its 19th edition is bringing some of the most innovative, cost efficient and sustainable technological solutions for our buyers this year.  The show this year has solutions from both domestic as well as international suppliers, that will provide buyers with a variety of packaging solutions. Packaging industry is evolving significantly under the rapidly changing standards, focus on reducing carbon footprint and cost pressures and this is where PackPlus Delhi enables industrial customers to source packaging solutions at the most optimum prices. The tremendous response and packed halls are only a testament of the industry’s confidence in PackPlus Delhi.”