Divya Subramaniam

TCPL’s six SIES accolades reflect a culture of innovation, collaboration and customer-centric packaging

A strategic look at corporate research and development investment cycles at Michelman, highlighting why breakthrough sustainable packaging chemistry requires entire value chains to align before achieving scale.

Since April, sales of small packs, especially those retailing between INR 5 and INR 20, have been outpacing larger SKUs by a margin of 4-10 percentage points

The proposed draft framework places heavy responsibility on the paper value chain, demanding strict operational changes across pulp mills and downstream converters

The Central Pollution Control Board has revealed that no industrial composting facility is currently registered on the country's centralised EPR portal for plastic packaging. This highlights that without dedicated composting facilities, compostable packaging risks becoming a theoretical sustainability solution rather than a practical one

Gajesh Mitkari designer, illustrator, and founder of Nagpur-based creative firm Studio Modak and Koel Bhadra, AGM, Packaging Innovation, L’Oréal, SAPMENA give their views on the packaging of popular FMCG products. Aesthetic appeal, design aspects and technical specifications are taken into consideration

The new packs support portability, ease of handling and storage and reflect insights gathered from interactions with multiple shareholders by Divya Subramaniam

Nestle India, KFC India, Flipkart get notice for hygiene complaints. Healthy Master, Neuherbs True Vitamin, Plan B, The Health Factory, Troovy, Healthy Choice, Emami’s Healthy & Tasty and Health Aid, Organic Wisdom, Shine Organic, Two Brothers Organic Farms, Storia, World of Organic and Iota Water for misleading packaging claims

According to FSSAI, printing inks used in newspapers may contain harmful substances, including lead and other heavy metals, which can migrate into food, particularly when the food is hot, oily or moist

The initiative, called ReRoot aims to convert a section of the operational waste-management site into a dense native forest, adding to the 12,800 plants already established on the premises

A recurring theme throughout the session was the evolution of sustainability from a compliance obligation to a competitive differentiator

Responsible packaging is no longer just about replacing one material with another. It requires rethinking the entire system — from design and material selection to collection, recycling and end-of-life management

A Respack 2026 panel discussion saw agreement that metal packaging remains one of the most technically robust packaging formats available. However, its growth will depend on addressing key challenges around supply security, localisation, cost competitiveness and consumer convenience

For the packaging sector, the significance of the portal lies not only in digitisation but in the creation of a more transparent regulatory environment, FSSAI Advisor, Prof (Dr) Alka Rao said

At the opening keynote session at Respack 2026, FSSAI’s Alka Rao called for patience and scientific rigour in the approval process, while Uflex's Ashwani Sharma, meanwhile, highlighted the importance of innovation, investment and sustainability in driving industry growth

At the 2026 SIES SOP Star Awards, Parksons Packaging was recognised for transforming Mondelez India’s Cadbury Studio Brownie Aux Noix into a reusable, design-led gifting pack that combines luxury, sustainability and a memorable unboxing experience

The company has fixed the price band at INR 47 to Rs 50 per equity share

Rising polymer prices and supply disruptions are forcing brands to resize packs, recalibrate SKUs and rethink packaging strategies to defend margins

The initiative blends design, technology and behavioural nudges to address PET bottle litter in one of India’s busiest beachfronts

Sustainable barrier coatings are gaining traction as global regulations and a shift toward mono-material and paper-based formats drive the industry to replace traditional solvent-based and multilayer technologies.

Dr Ruby Makhija’s Why Waste Wednesday initiative is showcasing its decentralised, behaviour-led waste management model to industry stakeholders

Maharashtra doubles down on plastic circularity on Earth Day

The escalation of conflict in West Asia has disrupted key trade routes and energy supplies, amplifying volatility across the packaging value chain

The wholesale price index jumped to 3.88% in March as the ongoing West Asia crisis triggered a significant surge in global energy and raw material costs.

The current geopolitical storm has amplified the business case for sustainable domestic resource management over foreign crude dependency

Structured as a comprehensive learning initiative, the training included the fundamentals of packaging and paperboard

JFE has obtained a 25% stake in two WtE projects in Andhra Pradesh. This marks the first Japanese foreign direct investment in India’s waste-to-energy sector

Technologies on display will range from raw material processing and forming to coating and packaging, reflecting the sector’s increasing focus on integrated production

The updated framework replaces the 2016 rules and signals a shift towards stronger accountability, circular economy practices and digital governance

At Interpack, pharma companies will find packaging technologies and materials designed to balance product protection, efficiency and environmental responsibility

The Spotlight Forum will return this year with the theme ‘7 Days, 7 Topics’

Hi-Tech Inks will add a robust portfolio to Siegwerk's global offerings, including solvent- and water-based inks, metallic and special-effect inks, varnishes, and over print varnishes (OPVs)

Prices for polymers—petrochemical derivatives essential for countless products—have spiked by an alarming 50-60% in a matter of days. This surge, directly tied to the disruption of crude oil and natural gas supplies, has left the sector with a precarious inventory of just 15-20 days.

If designed responsibly, paper-based flexible packaging could be less polluting in markets where waste collection systems are weak and leakage into the environment is common

Infrastructure made using recycled plastic waste has been deployed across the temporary city created for Magh Mela 2026, highlighting the growing role of circular materials in large public gatherings.

NBG Printographic Machinery showcased its flagship Starflex narrow web flexo press at Plastindia 2026 and received a good response, the company said. This outing marked the company’s first-ever participation at Plast India which was held in the first week of February at New Delhi.

Global coatings and adhesives leader Henkel AG & Co KGaA has announced an agreement to acquire Stahl Group, a global player in high-performance specialty coatings for flexible materials, in a transaction valuing the company at an enterprise value of USD 2.5 billion.