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Vadodara, Gujarat-based I Print Solutions has recently invested in a Canon imagePRESS V700 digital colour production press to enhance the overall quality and productivity of its commercial graphic prints.

The book-built issue closes on 25 September, with the price band fixed at INR 119-125 per equity share of INR 10 face value. The company will list on 30 September, with allotment expected to be finalised on 28 September.

Speakers at a Bharat Packaging Expo industry session in Delhi called for Indian packaging companies to strengthen technology, sustainability, export systems and collaboration to compete more effectively in global markets

The solution will accelerate expansion in the global 3D decoration market by leveraging enhanced functionality

Saubhagyanidhi Seksaria will lead the Bombay Master Printers’ Association as president, with the new committee set to oversee member services, industry advocacy and knowledge initiatives for the coming year.

Provin Technos is all set to showcase advanced printing and converting equipment from Spande and Weiju at Loupe India (formerly Labelexpo).

Quarterfold Printabilities continues to strengthen its production capabilities with consistent investments in advanced printing technology.

Epson showcased its latest range of advanced signage and printing solutions at Media Expo 2026, held from 17 to 19 September 2026, at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

Awards recognition, cost inflation, strategic acquisitions, and sustainability-led innovation defined a week that highlighted both the resilience and the growing challenges of the print and packaging industry

Industry members back a new leadership team to drive growth and strengthen the printing fraternity across Chhattisgarh

The Bengaluru-based corrugated packaging manufacturer posted a standalone net profit of INR 22.89-crore for the year, reversing a year-ago loss, as standalone revenue from operations rose to INR 609.43-crore and operating margins expanded from 2% to 8%

FMCG major approves INR 282-crore open-market buyback at a ceiling price of INR 475 per share, signalling confidence despite a softer earnings quarter

The strategic acquisition broadens Durst’s capabilities across digital and flexographic production and creates additional integration paths for automated end-to-end label production

Hubergroup Print Solutions, a leading manufacturer of printing chemicals, is expanding its portfolio with Gecko CyclOne, a new nitrocellulose-free (NC-free) liquid ink system for frontal, reverse, and lamination printing.

Vipul Organics, the BSE-listed specialty chemicals company in the pigments and dyes segment, has announced that the chairman and managing director, Vipul Shah, has been conferred with the Hall of Fame award by Manufacturing Today

The 59th edition of Media Expo kicked off three packed days of innovation, deal-making and product discovery on 17 September

Michelman will showcase co-created paper-based flexible packaging structures and next-generation coating technologies for paper cup applications at Pack Expo International 2026

A Czech investment fund that now holds a 7.34% stake in Xerox has called on the company’s board to take “bold actions to unlock significant shareholder value”.

Fujifilm has sold its Chinese plate manufacturing business to the Chinese group Huangshan Jinruitai Technology (JRT), which will take over printing plate sales in the UK and Europe as part of the deal

Pantone has introduced 224 new colours to the Pantone Matching System (PMS), expanding the library to nearly 9,000 colours.

Chadha Papers slipped into the red in FY26 as rising raw material and finance costs, coupled with a sharp decline in other income, outweighed a modest fall in revenue

Vidhu Gautam has been appointed to take lead as the director of Asia-Pacific region with his extensive sales experience

Packnology is participating in Digital Print Asia (DPA) 2.0, set to take place on 24–25 September at Hilton Convention Centre, Manyata Tech Park, Bengaluru.

The discussions focused on research and development in advanced materials, thermal comfort, circularity, and product testing

West Bengal Text Book Corporation and Saraswaty Press have floated major paper procurement tenders, including an INR 245-crore order for 35,000-mt of maplitho paper and a separate 70-mt newsprint requirement

Global printing machinery giant Zonten, alongside its Indian partner S Kumar Group, is set to mark a landmark milestone of 500 installations in India with three live equipment demonstrations at Loupe India 2026.

In an effort to address rising operational costs and strict environmental mandates, Galvomaster has highlighted the company’s advanced solvent recovery solutions, which enable global industries to dramatically cut raw material consumption and hazardous waste.

There was a time when the most obvious measure of a good print job was whether it reproduced the artwork accurately. Increasingly, that is only the starting point.

There are 10 categories under the Performance Awards, including the Green Company Awards and the most prestigious PrintWeek Company of the Year Award. Nearly 40 Jury members assessed more than 1,200 samples from over 325 entries across 32 categories before selecting the companies and entries that make this year’s shortlist

There are 19 categories under Quality Awards including Digital Printer of the Year, Book Printer of the Year, and Packaging Converter of the Year. Nearly 40 Jury members assessed more than 1,200 samples from over 325 entries across 32 categories before selecting the companies and entries that make this year’s shortlist

Amar Chitra Katha's latest Visionaries Series title transforms India's musical legends into a richly illustrated print anthology, proving that some cultural stories are best experienced on paper

PapExpo 2026 aims to showcase the latest innovations across the pulp, paper, printing, and packaging value chain

Industry leaders, policymakers and technology experts will gather to chart a path from resource challenges to global competitiveness

Ahead of its AGM, Shree Ajit Pulp and Paper has outlined shareholder voting timelines while reporting key changes in its leadership and board composition

Sridhar Janardhana of Pureplay Skin Sciences will deliver the opening keynote as the two-day summit looks beyond technology to the business realities of digital production

This comes after sharp increases in kraft paper costs, tightening supply, and mounting operational pressures squeezed converter margins

As ink makers warn of rising costs, the industry's response is not retreat but reinvention, with packaging, automation, AI and strategic investments redefining the future of Indian print and paper

Birat Scanning, a longstanding client of Monotech Systems, has invested in a brand-new Cron HDI 4260 flexo CTP with Monoflex processing line

All in Print China 2026 will bring these developments to life from 12 to 16 October 2026 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC)

The newly installed Vinsak USAR 530 is equipped with a UV Inkjet printing system and a 16K high-resolution vision inspection camera

Industry body cites petrochemical volatility and geopolitical disruption as toluene prices more than double since April

PM Modi’s gift of a 2026 Russian edition of the Thirukkural to Vladimir Putin puts the spotlight on a scholarly publishing project that brings Tamil’s ancient classic to a new audience

Japanese Delegate Hitomi Sato was at Crossword's Kemps Corner store to celebrate the growing literary connection between Japan and India

The eight-colour Lithrone G37P perfector expands the Taloja-based company’s capacity for efficient, high-quality, one-pass double-sided printing

Bindwel's visit to Tribal Health Initiative highlighted programmes in education, healthcare, agriculture, and livelihoods that support community-led development and self-reliance

Katsura Roller India has joined the PrintWeek Awards 2026 as an Associate Partner, using the platform to highlight the critical role precision roller technology plays in achieving repeatable print quality

In its debut partnership with the Awards, Kapoor Imaging highlights how technical support, productivity, and customer value drive long-term progress

Digital Print Asia 2026 returns to Bengaluru on 24-25 September, bringing the industry together to explore powder toner, liquid toner, and inkjet technologies.

Despite a doubling of revenue in FY26, Balkrishna Paper Mills remained loss-making with a negative net worth

Chadha Papers slipped into the red in FY26 as rising raw material and finance costs, coupled with a sharp decline in other income, outweighed a modest fall in revenue

The Indian Newspaper Society (INS) has elected Karan Rajendra Darda as its new president for the year 2026-27.

Star Paper Mills reported a 20.4% decline in net profit and a 35.9% fall in pre-tax profit, as lower realisations, higher input costs and import competition compressed margins to 8.57%

The specialty paper maker reported stable topline performance in FY 2025–26, with revenues largely unchanged year-on-year and shareholders approving a dividend at its 12th AGM

Shree Krishna Paper Mills reported strong FY26 revenue growth and a sharp rise in profits, although more than 80% of its pre-tax earnings came from a one-off land sale ahead of key shareholder votes at its AGM

Malu Paper Mills reported a sharp improvement in revenue and profitability, returning to positive earnings as its focus on higher-value products and operational efficiencies began to deliver results ahead of its AGM

West Coast Paper Mills reported a 15% EBITDA margin and 99.98% capacity utilisation, while shareholders overwhelmingly approved a 150% dividend payout and all key resolutions.

The global eCommerce market has entered a transformative phase of growth as industry leaders pivot away from traditional discount wars and delivery speed to bet heavily on artificial intelligence, unified commerce, and hyper-personalisation

Media Expo New Delhi is set to return to Bharat Mandapam for its 59th edition from 17-19 September 2026.

Canpac Trends continues its dynamic growth trajectory unabated and is stepping up its close partnership with Koenig & Bauer. By signing the contract for a new Rapida 106, the company is investing in its tenth sheetfed offset press from the German manufacturer within ten years.

The new Roland DG LED UV solution enables direct, high-quality printing around bottles, cans, tumblers and other cylindrical objects.

OpenAI has forged major strategic partnerships with two of the country's largest and most influential news giants — Bennett, Coleman & Co (BCCL) and The Indian Express Group.

Mysore-based N Ranga Rao & Sons (NRR & Sons), the manufacturing powerhouse behind India’s leading agarbathi brand, Cycle Pure Agarbathi, has executed an infrastructure overhaul to solidify its leadership in the export packaging sector.

From the conclusion of the PrintWeek Awards 2026 jury process and Sonia Gandhi's publishing dispute to strategic industry appointments, global packaging developments and a wave of technology investments, the week reflected a sector in transition and growth

HarperCollins India has acquired the rights to publish Belonging: A Journey of Love, the forthcoming memoir by Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, following the collapse of an earlier agreement with Penguin Random House India (PRHI).

Ahmedabad-based Amba Multiprint (AMP) has strengthened its flexible packaging operations with the installation of a Multitec S3S 670 sleeve-based flexographic press.

Fujifilm has sealed a fresh deal with Google for a new photo products storefront.

The death of Farooq Syed leaves Mumbai's best-loved Urdu children's magazine without the one person who held it together

WPO launched a global platform to spotlight packaging’s role in food security, economic growth, safety and sustainability

In a landmark decision that resets centuries of traditional visual presentation, the United Nations General Assembly has voted to adopt a new official world map projection.

The four-day Jury Meet for PrintWeek Awards 2026, which started on 2 September, concluded on 5 September.

The Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) unveiled its centenary book, *Never Taking No for an Answer: India’s Indomitable Private Enterprise*, published by Penguin, at a special event in Mumbai.

At the Printing United Expo 2026 to be held in Las Vegas, the company will demonstrate its GenAI-powered chatbot, promotional product personalisation tools and web-to-print solutions

On the fourth day of the PrintWeek Awards 2026 Jury Meet, the esteemed panel of ten Jury members reviewed Awards categories encompassing FMCG and F&B packaging

The region’s largest dedicated event for label and package printing, Loupe India 2026 (formerly Labelexpo India), is preparing to host its landmark 10th edition, bringing together thousands of industry leaders, converters, and technology suppliers to map out the future of packaging.

Neeraj Paper Marketing has reduced its borrowings and finance costs as it prepares to hold its 31st Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 28 September 2026.

KMPA’s new committee has identified membership development, government printing, costing, skilled manpower, MSME support and statutory compliance as priorities for its 2026-28 term

Sonia Gandhi’s memoir has hit an impasse in India after her representatives withdrew the domestic publishing rights from Penguin Random House India following a disagreement over editorial changes

The Federation of Indian Publishers (FIP), in collaboration with NielsenIQBookData, announced the release of the India Book Market Report 2026-2030, a comprehensive study mapping the scale, structure, transformation and future growth opportunities of India’s book publishing industry.

On the second day of the PrintWeek Awards 2026 Jury Meet, the esteemed panel of eight Jury members will look at Awards categories encompassing digital printing and innovation

The Jaipur-based corrugated packaging specialist invests in advanced post-press automation to enhance productivity, quality, and customer value

On the first day, Jury members will judge samples submitted in five categories in Quality Awards — Book Printer of the Year (Education), Book Printer of the Year (Specialty and Trade), Book Printer of the Year (Print on Demand - POD), Brochure and Catalogue Printer of the Year and Fine Art Printer of the Year

She returns to the design and brand consultancy agency after setting up the India arm of global design consultancy Conran Design Group

The four-day Jury Meet in Mumbai will see professionals from printing, packaging, design, branding, publishing and consumer industries assess this year’s PrintWeek Awards entries

Prayagraj-based Classic Printer has recently invested in a brand-new Canon ImagePress V1000 digital colour production press.

The association held discussions with exhibitors during Ipmex Malaysia 2026 and invited international companies to participate in the 17th edition of PrintPack India

A cross-section analysis of the Indian print, ink, and converting sectors over the past week reveals an industry undergoing a simultaneous transformation

The office in Ahmedabad will serve as the headquarters for Fujifilm Electronic Materials' India operations, supporting the development and supply of materials for the semiconductor packaging and fabrication ecosystem

In Dombivli, a city that likes to describe itself as an extension of Mumbai's ambition, a 68-year-old man walked into a government hospital with a broken leg. He walked out (or was carried out) with cardboard strapped to it.

Monotech Systems has officially announced the launch of its sheetfed digital printing press — JetSmart 330 under its flagship brand Jetsci.

The newly launched Canon ImagePress V770, with its additional features and capabilities, is now making waves in India’s digital commercial printing market. A growing number of digital print shops across the country are adopting this new Canon digital colour production press to take colour reproduction, media flexibility, and overall print capabilities to a whole new level. Among the early adopters of ImagePress V770 in India is Bengaluru-based Star Xerox.

The new machine supports cost-efficient photo production with dependable performance enabled by Original HP pigment inks

Blinkit's freeze on new product listings (from 31 August to 10 November) is not a retreat. It is a fortress being built. Warehouses are being cleared, truck capacity locked in 60 to 90 days ahead, and a 5-10% variable buffer set aside like a general keeping reserves for the real fight.

Sivakasi-based Graphic Technic Prints (GTP) has upgraded its post-press machine portfolio to the next level with the installation of a new Rhyguan Plus 330 — a semi/full-rotary flexographic printing and die-cutting machine from Flexo Image Graphics (FIG). This marks the second Rhyguan machine from FIG at Graphic Technic Prints.

The All India Printing Ink Manufacturers’ Association’s annual gathering in Mumbai combined financial updates, regulatory advocacy, expert keynotes and panel discussions, with a strong call to build next-generation ink brands

At AIPIMA’s 73rd AGM and Seminar in Mumbai, succession planning expert Rakesh Sharma outlined the pillars of wealth management and warned that family businesses fail not from machines breaking down but from relationships breaking apart

At AIPIMA’s 73rd AGM and Seminar in Mumbai, Diageo India’s packaging chief Sanjay Ghoshal outlined global and domestic growth trajectories, consumer trends, and the non‑negotiables shaping the future of inks and packaging

At AIPIMA’s 73rd AGM and Seminar in Mumbai, professor Dr NC Saha addressed regulatory shifts, food safety compliance and the technical hurdles facing India’s packaging industry amid the pan masala sachet ban

At AIPIMA’s 73rd AGM and Seminar in Mumbai, president Shekhar Iyer urged Indian ink manufacturers to evolve from transactional suppliers into globally respected brand builders anchored in innovation, sustainability and trust

Badminton's shift from feather to plastic shuttles highlights supply chain fragility and hands the pulp and paper industry an unlikely win

The new printable synthetic paper combines paper-like aesthetics with high tear strength, dimensional stability and versatile printing capabilities