Anhata Rooprai

The CEO of Jupiter Laminators, Kaushik Nag, speaks about how the company is blending technical mastery with sustainable innovation to meet evolving packaging demands in a global marketplace

The CEO of Jupiter Laminators, Kaushik Nag, speaks to Anhata Rooprai about how the company is blending technical mastery with sustainable innovation to meet evolving packaging demands in a global marketplace

Located within an industrial complex in Vikhroli, Mumbai, the Godrej Archives document the legacy of the Godrej Enterprises Group. Vrunda Pathare, head of Godrej Archives, traces its journey from the late 90s.

Ekta Chandan of Aaum Paper Products and Anil Namugade of Trigon Digipack were hornoured with the Hidden Gems award at Colombo at the end of Mumbai Mudrak Sangh-Sri Lanka Association of Printers jointly organised Round Table Conference 2025.

Dr Sheikh Akbar Ali details how ACG is pioneering integrated capsule and packaging solutions to support personalised medicine and global distribution

Shruti Ramanujam of Esko’s Artwork Flow shares her journey into the surprisingly complex print and packaging industry, revealing key career skills and exciting industry developments.

The challenges and opportunities in colour management were discussed by Puvaneswaran Jsu Jaganathan, strategic account manager at X-Rite, during a recent seminar hosted by X-Rite, Pantone, and Esko.

In a collaborative effort, X-Rite, Pantone, and Esko recently hosted an educational colour seminar at the Radisson Blu Mumbai International Airport, focusing on the critical role of colour management in printing and packaging.

In a collaborative effort, X-Rite, Pantone, and Esko recently hosted an educational colour seminar at the Radisson Blu Mumbai International Airport, focusing on the critical role of colour management in various industries.

During his keynote address, Dr S Sivaram said there has been no data-driven plastic material flow analysis in India; and without a detailed analysis of real-time data, mismanagement of plastic waste will be inevitable.

Kantar Worldpanel’s June 2025 report shows India’s FMCG growth has slowed, with urban and rural markets diverging in brand preferences and category performance.

The second day of the fourth edition of ResPack brought global voices together to address circularity, bio-based packaging, and advanced recycling as critical pathways for a sustainable future.

PrintWeek and WhatPackaging? announce the third edition of the Women to Watch Awards. This edition features two new categories: HR Leader of the Year and Execution Excellence.

Sanjay Gupta of the DS Group shares how the FMCG giant is reshaping its packaging strategy for the demands of quick commerce, sustainability, and regulatory change.

Kulbhushan Malik, global business head of Cosmo Films, discusses the company’s growth, its new Bidkin facility, sustainability efforts, and innovations driving the future of the packaging industry

India permits the use of recycled PET in food packaging under strict conditions set by the FSSAI to ensure public safety. The amendment is a shift towards enabling circular packaging solutions in the Indian food sector, aligning domestic practice with international standards while safeguarding public health.

Rahul Nainani, CEO and co-founder of ReCircle, discusses India’s new recycling guidelines, challenges in plastic waste management, and how businesses can adapt to evolving sustainability standards

ITC acquires 24 Mantra to strengthen its organic portfolio, Comic Con targets tier-2 cities, Amazon joins qCommerce, PepsiCo hit by US tariffs, and FSSAI tackles dairy analogue labelling.

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) remains one of the most widely used polymers in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, despite growing scrutiny over its environmental impact. Speaking at the 12th Vinyl India Business Summit, Dr Sheikh Akbar Ali, general manager and head of development and technology at ACG World, emphasised the critical role PVC continues to play in medicine packaging, particularly in blister packs.

India is rapidly emerging as a significant contributor to global plastic pollution. According to a recent study published in Nature, India is responsible for approximately 9.3-million tonnes of plastic waste every year, which accounts for nearly a fifth of global plastic pollution. This statistic underscores the magnitude of the plastic crisis in India, which continues to affect land, air, and water.

The new plastic recycling guidelines are set to reshape the FMCG sector, with industry players facing challenges in meeting sustainability targets. The changes are due to take effect on 1 April 2025.

Priyanka Karyekar, creative director at Elephant Design, shares insights on her career journey, the design industry, and advice for young professionals entering the field.

The 19th Pune Design Festival (PDF), organised by the Pune chapter of the Association of Designers of India, took place on 28 February and 1 March.

Ajay Saran Sharma discusses Mahindra's design evolution, from electric vehicles to user-centred aesthetics, balancing tradition with innovation in a rapidly changing automotive world.

At the 19th edition of the Pune Design Festival, held at the Hyatt Regency, Dick Powell, co-founder of the renowned design and innovation company Seymourpowell, shared his experience and insights into the world of design.

Nandini Chowdhury of Hubergroup discusses her journey in print and packaging, highlighting innovation, sustainability, leadership, and the importance of gender equality in the industry.

A survey by WhatPackaging? of over 130 respondents across cities reveals gaps in awareness about plastic types and recyclability. Read more to know how these findings highlight the need for better education and infrastructure to address India’s growing waste challenge.

Yashwi Jain, technical business developer at Sequoia Print, combines her technical expertise and passion for innovation in the packaging printing industry.

Supriya Srivastava, vice president, sheetfed and tobacco, India region, Siegwerk, discusses leadership, innovation, and sustainability in the packaging industry.

Impel Group’s new integrated service centre in Mumbai is a game-changer in customer service and after-sales support. We meet the women leading this project.

Meeta Gawdi, head of packaging and gifting solutions specialist at Candor Foods, reveals insights into the world of packaging innovation, challenges in a male-dominated industry, and the future of sustainable solutions.

The IFCA Star Awards 2024 honoured the best in packaging innovation, sustainability and design. Key winners included TCPL Packaging and 3D Technopack, showcasing excellence in creative solutions.

On 16 January 2025, at the Bombay Master Printers’ Association's Print Summit 2025, Anand Kripalu (managing director and global CEO of EPL) delivered the keynote address. He shared five lessons he has learnt from his decades-long career. He reflected on his time at Unilever, Cadbury, Diageo, and EPL; and how his experiences at those companies shape the way he looks at problems.

In the backdrop of the Elite Plus summit in October, Dr Michael Proeller (CEO, E+L Group), Thomas Grimm (sales division manager and business executive, Asia Pacific, E+L), ID Singh (managing director, E+L India), and Seshadri Rajaram (vice chairman, E+L India) spoke to Anhata Rooprai about the goings-on of the industry, the company’s positioning in India, and the way ahead

We set out to understand how Gen Z interacts with primary packaging. WhatPackaging? surveyed more than 50 people born between 1997 and 2012 to understand the aspects of packaging that drive their purchase decisions. Here are our findings.

The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change of India introduced a new draft of EPR guidelines, expected to be effective by April 2026. Read on for the details.

A look at the goings-on in the FMCG world this week — companies try to weasel into quick commerce, retailers expand despite a strong eCommerce showing, confectionery sales take a hit because of the growth of the premium segment, and price wars continue in urban areas, among much else.

This week in this business world sees urban slowdowns in both production and profits. Other than that, Reliance is up to market disruption once more, HUL is charting its way forward with premiumisation, quick commerce is raging on, and the government is cracking down on sin goods with higher taxes.

Cosmoprof India is taking place from 5 to 7 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. It is being organised by the BolognaFiere Group and Informa Markets in India.

India’s manufacturing landscape is gearing up for a business showcase with Bharat Food Expo and Bharat Pack Expo, scheduled from 13–15 November 2025 in Jaipur. These events will highlight India's food processing and packaging industries, offering a platform for innovation, technology, and market potential.

Huhtamaki India, a leading provider of primary consumer packaging and labelling solutions, and part of Huhtamaki Oyj, has launched a vocational training program for youth in Rudrapur and Silvassa.

If foreign elements, such as contaminated raw materials, packaging residues, or anything as a result of human error, end up in chocolate products and are not detected and removed before distribution, it could lead to costly and damaging product recalls. Read on to know about how advanced weighing and inspection technologies help produce chocolate products safely and efficiently.

The perforated packaging industry is witnessing growth as it changes the way food, textiles, and other products are packaged. Read on to know more about the segment in which companies like ProAmpac Flexible Packaging, UFlex, KM Packaging Services, Amcor Limited, and Verde Farms are driving innovation.

The company has been recognised at the Asian Packaging Excellence Awards 2024 in Vietnam, held on 7 November.

The state of Bihar hosted its first-ever national conference on the "Unstoppable Power of Printing and Packaging," organised by the Offset Printers Association (OPA) in collaboration with Government Polytechnic, Gulzarbagh.

In a big move, Amazon is all set to join the quick commerce segment. Smartphone exports have flattened in comparison to last year. Experts reflect on the effect the pandemic has had on purchasing behaviour, brands in similar segments are adopting the conglomerate strategy, and premium players continue to raise funds.

The 17th edition of the CPHI & PMEC India Expo will be held from 26 to 28 November at the India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi-NCR. The show expects more than 50,000 visitors and 2,000 exhibitors. Over 10,000 products will be on display, along with sessions on industry advancements, digital transformation, agile manufacturing, and women in the pharmaceutical industry.

The All India Printing Inks Manufacturers Association (AIPIMA) hosted its International Conference 2024 on 20 November at The Westin Mumbai Garden City. This conference precedes the 13th edition of the Asia Coat + Ink Show, which is taking place from 21 to 23 November 2024 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, NESCO, Goregaon.

AGI Greenpac, a focused packaging products company, has received the prestigious Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Platinum rating for its Specialty Glass Plant in Bhongir.

The All India Printing Inks Manufacturers Association (AIPIMA) will host an International Conference 2024 on 20 November at The Westin Mumbai Garden City. This conference will precede the 13th edition of the Asia Coat + Ink Show will transpire from 21 to 23 November 2024 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, NESCO, Goregaon.

This week, private equity firms seek to pump more money into Indian companies, qCommerce continues full steam ahead (albeit, as a double-edged sword for kirana stores), and alco-bevs continue to diversify in the region.

This year at Gulfood Manufacturing 2024, Taurus Packaging exhibited its shrink sleeves and BOPP solutions.

In Q2 FY25, AGI Greenpac posted an EBITDA of Rs 166-crore. This is up by 20% year-on-year, and a profit after tax of Rs 72-crore, which is up by 28%.

Cosmo Films will present its portfolio, including label films, PET-G, in-mould label films, and wraparound films at Labelexpo India 2024.

In a move to strengthen its presence in the north Indian market, Aerolam has announced the launch of a new facility in Rajasthan, where it will manufacture bubble insulation and XLPE foam insulation.

Here’s the weekly update from FMCG companies. Multiple namkeen companies are expanding their portfolio, and some are up for investment. Apart from this, a look at P&G India’s growth, Kerala’s latest GST decision, and the changes in rural purchasing power.

Since the inception of the Diwali Waste Collection Drive in 2021, when ReCircle collected 5,000-kilograms of waste, the company collected 10,000-kilograms in 2022, 20,000-kilograms in 2023, and 45,000-kilograms this year.

In the third quarter of 2024, Henkel increased Group sales to around euros 5.5-billion. This corresponds to strong organic growth of 3.3%, which was driven by good price development and an overall positive volume trend at the Group level. In nominal terms, sales increased by 1.0% compared to the prior-year quarter.

Siegwerk has appointed Manjusha Singh as its chief executive officer for the India region, effective immediately. She is the first woman CEO in the Siegwerk Group and one of the few woman leaders in the ink industry.

Jindal Films Europe (JFE), a part of the USD 2.5-billion BC Jindal Group, has announced a commitment to launch 5-10 innovative films annually, aimed at providing sustainable solutions in flexible packaging. The initiative underscores JFE's role in driving sustainability for the industry and end consumers in this evolving consumer preference landscape.

Bolstered by the festive season, smartphones have seen a good third quarter. Read the highlights from Counterpoint Research’s latest report.

PackMan focuses this week on all things FMCG, the urban slowdown, how quick commerce marches on, and FSSAI’s latest crackdown.

In a significant step, the organisers of the Drink Technology India event have announced that the trade show will now bear the prestigious Drinktec brand, marking a new chapter in the event's growth. This move will position it as a leading industry hub for Southeast Asia.

After two days of the 11th Specialty Films & Flexible Packaging Global Summit, it was clear that manufacturers and raw material suppliers have the right solutions. And yet, plastic packaging proves to be a tough target for circularity. WhatPackaging? reports on the summit held at the Jio World Convention Centre.

The latest edition of WhatPackaging? features exclusive interviews with 11 industry leaders from 10 companies about packaging and the future of coatings. Read on to find out about what else is in the issue.

Skanem is set to exhibit its eco-friendly label solutions at Labelexpo India 2024 at their booth (N45) in Hall 12. The event will occur from 14–17 November at the India Expo Centre & Mart in Greater Noida, Delhi NCR.

American adhesive manufacturer, HB Fuller will exhibit at booth J8 in Hall 11 at Labelexpo India 2024. The event will occur from 14–17 November at the India Expo Centre & Mart in Greater Noida, Delhi NCR.

The monsoon season saw some downgrades for FMCG companies as sales were hit — particularly in segments such as beverages. A look at the performance of the FMCG industry in the first three quarters of 2024.

Here’s the update from FMCG companies. While the inclement weather (read unpredictable rains) was a deer in the headlights for the markets, FMCG companies are catching up — be it because of the ongoing festivities, or action in the quick commerce space.

In a move for the environment, Miraclon has joined hands with the Consortium for Waste Circularity — which is focused on treating waste as a resource that can be converted into usable material. Read on about this collaboration.

In the festive season, customers are on a smartphone purchasing spree. This is having a trickle-down effect on the manufacturing of rigid boxes since phones require durability, luxurious design — and premium packaging.

Germany-based BHS Corrugated, the paper-to-board conversion giant, began its Indian operations in 2011. In the time that has passed, BHS Corrugated India (a subsidiary of BHS) has established 20 corrugated lines in India and neighbouring countries. Ajay Bhardwaj, sales manager for BHS Corrugated India shares an update at the IndiaCorr Expo.

Christoph Wachter of Koehler Paper spoke about the developments of paper-based packaging in the flexible packaging segment — and the company’s 300-million euro investment in the space.

Bindwel and Stelda’s holding company, Impel Services, has agreed to purchase Wimco’s designs, intellectual property, and trademarks — entering the business of primary packaging machines in a big way. Read more.

This week's highlights see companies upgrade and expand their product portfolio across the board — with Welspun’s latest investment in pipes, a new Cola, Irth’s transition to retail, and the overall growth of the pharmaceutical industry. Read on.

At the World Food India showcase on 19 September in Delhi, the centre convened with more than a hundred senior executives from major food companies to understand the problems they face. The discussions especially focused on the ease of conducting business, GST rates, imports, and dealing with the misconceptions that surround processed food items.

Nine years ago, Nupur Todi Pandya founded Creative Crazy, where she is also the chief designer. In her words, “Today it sounds all fancy when I say Chief Designer, but it all started as a one-man army doing the role of an office boy to a CEO.” Read on about her journey, and what lies ahead.

This week’s highlights include a prospective acquisition of Haldiram Snacks, Mother Dairy’s D2C strategy, the future of HUL’s ice cream business, the alco-bev hope for a festive season, and Amazon’s move to create several jobs.

Tupperware, the iconic preparation, storage, and serving container company voluntarily filed for bankruptcy, per a press release issued by the company on 17 September.

Ketki Sute started her career as a banker. Now, she manages sales and marketing at Jupiter Laminators. Read on about her journey.

Esau & Hueber, the German machinery manufacturer has been acquired by the Switzerland-based Buhler Group.

This week, PackMan looks at the latest in the FMCG sector, with Bikaji looking to expand, Swiggy’s upcoming IPO, Diaegeo’s India investment, and the festive season.

The PrintWeek Awards bank on one thing — the unbiased judgment of productions in printing and packaging to recognise quality jobs. Read about what transpired on Day 1 of the Jury Week that took place in The Studio at Haymarket SAC Publishing’s headquarters in Mumbai.

Arshiya Kapoor’s journey into the fashion industry was shaped by a passion for design. Read on about her journey so far, and what lies ahead

Big transactions took place all over the globe, in acquisitions and sales of subsidiaries. The McFarlane Group, Fedrigoni, DS Smith, Smurfit WestRock, Mars, and other companies have been in the limelight of late. Read on…

Van Houten Professional, a brand from the Barry Callebaut Group — a Swiss-Belgian chocolate manufacturer — has announced the launch of its new visual identity.

Bobst India will conduct an open house at its plant in Maharashtra on 3 and 4 October 2024. The focus — offering solutions to packaging companies to give them an advantage in the folding carton market

This week, PackMan looks at the alco–bev market, FDI in food processing, the future of the pet care industry, and the state of FMCG and smartphone production in India.

Inbrew Beverages, one of the players in the alcoholic beverage market in India, has released its Green Label Barrel Special Whisky in brand-new packaging

It is one thing to be a woman in a room full of men. It is another thing entirely, to create a space for women to flourish. Sangeetha Kannan has been doing just that at KK Packaging, with her all-women team

Jindal Poly Films declared its financial results for the quarter ended June 2024. The company’s ability to navigate market headwinds and achieve growth, highlights its operational excellence and strategic foresight.

This week, PackMan looks at impact of Bangladesh crisis, takes a peek at fake pharmacists, the drug pricing policy, summer sales, the end of the snacking boom and tweaks in QSR offerings.

This week’s top stories include more Q1 results from packaging and FMCG companies, the revitalisation of rural demand, and pharmaceutical joint ventures.

The past week’s top stories from PackMan include results from FMCG companies, new entrants in the luxury gifting market, an in-home FMCG company that continues to hold the top spot, and a record-breaking Prime Day for Amazon

This year’s Puri Rath Yatra had millions of devotees in attendance. Parallelly, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), in collaboration with many organisations, took on the mammoth task of collecting the PET bottles discarded at the festival

Big news for the pharmaceutical industry as Mankind Pharma announces acquisition of women’s healthcare giant Bharat Serums and Vaccines (BSV) from Advent International. Read the details below

Despite unsatisfactory Q2 results, the Coca-Cola company is set to maintain a nimble bottling approach towards India.

Earlier today, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered her seventh Union Budget in Parliament, for Financial Year 2024–25. In February 2024, Sitharaman presented an interim budget, owing to the Lok Sabha elections.

Four top stories from PackMan. These include an analysis of India’s alco-bev market, dairy-giant Milky Mist’s initial public offering, insights into the cereal category, and the changes in quick commerce platforms.

Priyata Raghavan, deputy CEO of Sai Packaging, has deftly led her company to new heights