TCPL expands its footprint in plastic, flexible packaging sectors

TCPL Packaging, a dominant force in the Indian folding carton industry, is expanding its footprint in the plastic and flexible packaging sectors through a series of multimillion-dollar strategic investments. Backed by a strong financial performance in FY2025, which saw consolidated revenues reach INR 1,772-crore, the group is executing a high-impact capital expenditure roadmap focused on backward integration and the launch of high-performance, sustainable product grades.

Strengthening global and Pan-India footprint

Spanning over one lakh-square-feet, the Chennai unit serves as a vital addition to TCPL's network of nine manufacturing plants, featuring an array of advanced equipment in its pre-press, press, and post-press departments. At the core of its press operations is a specialised Koenig & Bauer Rapida 105 seven-colour plus coater combi offset press, specifically chosen to deliver superior print quality and operational flexibility for high-growth sectors like electronics and FMCG.

Backward integration: Precision machinery in Silvassa

To drive deeper integration and production efficiency across its gravure operations, TCPL has inaugurated a high-tech rotogravure cylinder manufacturing unit in Silvassa through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Accura Technik. Commissioned in late 2025, this fully climate-controlled facility marks TCPL’s fifth plant in Silvassa and is powered by advanced German automation and robotic precision. The unit specialises in both laser and electromechanical engraving of cylinders up to 1,400 mm, offering an annual capacity of approximately 12,000 cylinders. This dual-technology setup allows TCPL to move away from market sourcing, improving process control and accelerating delivery timelines while generating a new revenue stream by supplying high-quality cylinders to the broader industry. The focus is largely on developing anti-counterfeit protection as well as various unique and high-quality aesthetic and functional properties incorporated in the cylinders which can be translated onto the finished packaging material.

Disrupting with InnoPure plastic grades

Complementing its machinery investments, TCPL is pioneering the shift toward a circular economy with the commercialisation of its InnoPure brand of MDOPE films. These high-performance grades are produced on one of the select few 5-layer blown film lines in India equipped with in-line Machine Direction Orientation (MDO) technology from Reifenhauser. New grades being launched include InnoPure MDO PE, a dual-sided treated film optimised for high-quality printing, and InnoPureHB, a high-barrier film featuring EVOH integration to protect against oxygen and moisture. These mono-polymer structures are engineered to be fully recyclable within standard PE streams, effectively replacing non-recyclable multi-polymer materials in design-focused and quality-sensitive categories.

Investment outlook 

The move into high-end plastic converting is fuelled by plans for further CAPEX in the coming years, intended to support TCPL’s long-term vision for scalability and disruptive leadership. By integrating proprietary cylinder manufacturing with sustainable film extrusion, TCPL is uniquely positioned as a standalone converter capable of delivering end-to-end sustainable packaging solutions. As the Indian plastic packaging market targets a valuation of USD 26.13-billion by 2030, TCPL’s integrated model, combining advanced machinery with next-generation product grades, cements its role as a key player in the industry’s sustainable transformation.