Industry Insights EP 13 | Crude shocks, circular solutions and the glass revival

From rising prices of crude oil squeezing FMCG margins to HNGIL’s INR 2,250-crore glass turnaround, Ramu Ramanathan and Abhay Avadhani decode the new "job description" for Indian packaging. Discover why the iD Fresh Butter Stick hit a habit wall, how Ester scales rPET, and why "invisible utility" is the secret to winning the Bharat Next consumer

14 Mar 2026 | By WhatPackaging? Team

Latest Poll

What is a top priority for you when you plan a packaging roll-out?

Results

What is a top priority for you when you plan a packaging roll-out?

Material selection

 

52.94%

Over-designing

 

17.65%

Process inefficiency

 

11.76%

Packaging wastage

 

17.65%

Total Votes : 17