The All India Federation of Master Printers (AIFMP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Central Pulp & Paper Research Institute (CPPRI), Saharanpur, marking a significant step towards strengthening technical collaboration between the Indian printing industry and one of the country's premier research institutions in paper and pulp technology.
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The print paradox: A quest to acquire the holy grail of industry status — The Noel D'Cunha Sunday Column
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The challenge for the Indian printing industry has been to secure 'Industry Status', a designation long overdue. In the Sunday Column read about the AIFMP's strategy to ensure the graphics art industry can finally get the recognition.
KS Maan elected as president of IPAMA
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The Indian Printing Packaging and Allied Machinery Manufacturers' Association (IPAMA) announces the election of KS Maan as president for the remaining term of 2025-2027, following the voluntary resignation of Jaiveer Singh due to his personal business commitments at Rotta Print in the 140th Governing Council Meeting of IPAMA held on 11 May 2026 at IPAMA Secretariat, Noida.
Print Olympiad 2026 zonal winners announced
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EVENTS & AWARDS
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
India’s printers seek to re-tool education for a digital age
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The current landscape of print education in India is facing a significant challenge, with the existing system failing to sufficiently equip aspiring printers and youth to meet the evolving demands of the industry.
Anna University wins excellence award for print skill
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EVENTS & AWARDS
Awarded by the OPA, the award highlights Anna University’s leadership in fostering excellence in specialised technical education.
Zonal winners announced for Print Olympiad 2026
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KNOWLEDGE & EDUCATION
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.
PrintPack space booking nearing full capacity
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The 17th edition will be held from 30 January to 3 February 2027
Indian printing and packaging industry at WEPACK
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CONFERENCE & SUMMITS
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.
PTA Mumbai delegation visits Jani Sales and Sejal Glass
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The Paper Traders Association (PTA) Mumbai recently organised an insightful and engaging industry visit for its members to Jani Sales and Sejal Glass. Hiren Karia, president, PTA Mumbai, writes about the experience
OPA announces revision in printing and packaging service
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PAPER & PULP
The OPA has announced a price revision for printing and packaging services following a 30-40% surge in raw material costs.
IPPAMTA was launched at the All-India Symposium
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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.
AIPIMA appeals to printers to accept price revisions
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INK & COATINGS
India’s printing ink sector is facing a cost crisis of “serious magnitude,” threatening continuity of supply across the entire printing and packaging supply chain, according to a formal appeal from the All India Printing Ink Manufacturers Association (AIPIMA). The trade body has urgently called upon printers, brand owners, and industry associations to accept immediate price revisions, citing a destabilisation of global raw material markets driven by ongoing geopolitical conflicts.
Print Olympiad: East Zone round one begins
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The first round of the East Zone for the 7th Edition of Print Olympiad 2026 was conducted on 28 February on a virtual platform.
OPA explores CRM strategies at OMAS session
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PAPER & PULP
The session centred on practical strategies to optimise paper stock levels and improve client engagement
Curtain rises on the 7th Print Olympiad
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On 16 February, the first round (North Zone) of the 7th edition of Print Olympiad 2026 was conducted under the aegis of the Offset Printers Association (OPA).
Packnology partners with Dongguan Vision
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New Delhi-based Packnology Graphics, a prominent provider of digital finishing and converting solutions and authorised distributor of leading global brands like Haotian, Iecho, Hochen and others in India, has been appointed as the official India representative of Dongguan Vision Intelligent Equipment or Vision in short. Through this new partnership, Packnology will provide Vision’s intelligent finishing and converting solutions designed efficiently for label manufacturers and packaging converters.
IMPA appoints Prashant Atre as honourary technocrat member
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The Indore Masters Printers Association (IMPA) has appointed Prashant Atre as its Honorary Technocrat Member for a period of five years, following a resolution passed at the Association’s board meeting. The appointment is part of IMPA’s initiative to strengthen technological capability, knowledge sharing, and long-term sustainability for its members.
OPA announces new leadership team for 2026
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A new 2026 leadership team at Offset Printers Association, as it prepares members for a period of technological and market transition
Print Summit 2026 prepares to keep the unstoppable moving
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The BMPA wants the day to move with pace and provoke reflection without losing its edge.