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.
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BMPA announces managing committee for 2026–27
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Chhattisgarh Printers Association elects new executive committee
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Industry members back a new leadership team to drive growth and strengthen the printing fraternity across Chhattisgarh
IPPTA seminar at Visakhapatnam in November
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Industry leaders, policymakers and technology experts will gather to chart a path from resource challenges to global competitiveness
Karan Darda elected as new INS president
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The Indian Newspaper Society (INS) has elected Karan Rajendra Darda as its new president for the year 2026-27.
World Packaging Day celebrated on 6 September
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WPO launched a global platform to spotlight packaging’s role in food security, economic growth, safety and sustainability
ICC, Ajay Piramal unveil ICC’s centenary book
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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.
KMPA outlines 2026-28 agenda with focus on membership
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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
AIPIMA’s 73rd AGM & Seminar highlights
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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
Rakesh Sharma urges family businesses to build legacy through structure and trust
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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
Growing with purpose: Sanjay Ghoshal charts the roadmap for next gen printing and inks
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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
NC Saha on food safety, compliance and the pan masala packaging challenge
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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
AIPIMA’s Sridharan: Ink makers must prepare for digital shift
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Spico Printing Inks managing director R Sridharan discusses AIPIMA’s plans to strengthen its membership base, the impact of anti-dumping duties on key raw materials and why ink makers must innovate for a digital future with PrintWeek's Kamakshi VF
KMPA elects new office bearers for 2026-28 term
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The Kerala Master Printers Association elected its new office bearers for the 2026-28 term at its 48th annual general meeting in Ernakulam
Chhattisgarh hosts international printing conference
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Chhattisgarh marked a milestone as the Printers Association (CPA) hosted its first international printing conference in Raipur, bringing MSMEs, industry leaders, and global experts together to discuss sustainability, security, and future-ready strategies for the sector
IPAMA launches 17th PrintPack India promotions
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IPAMA has initiated regional outreach for the 17th PrintPack India after the exhibition space was fully booked, beginning with Raipur and continuing with a nationwide campaign
Vijayshri Packaging: Built to last — The Noel D’Cunha Sunday Column
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Having exited commercial printing nearly two decades ago, Indore-based Vijayshri Packaging has quietly built one of central India's leading paper-packaging businesses. Director Pritesh Jain explains why disciplined investment and measured expansion continue to shape the company's growth
AIPIMA roadshow and seminar announced
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All India Printing Ink Manufacturers Association (AIPIMA) has announced its upcoming road show and seminar at Daman
Indore Master Printers Association charts technical support roadmap
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With a permanent office, plans for a common testing laboratory and a network of technical mentors, the Indore Master Printers Association is shifting its focus from networking to capability building.
JK Paper's Singhania elected chair of International Chamber of Commerce
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Harsh Pati Singhania, the chairman and managing director of JK Paper and director of the JK Organisation, has been officially elected as the new chair of the International Chamber of Commerce.
Finat announces new leadership team
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During the Finat European Label Forum 2026, held in Seville from 27 to 29 May, Finat announced the appointment of Dana Kilárska as president and Vito Giurazza as vice-president of the association. On the same occasion, outgoing president Philippe Voet and former president Chris Ellison were appointed honorary members in recognition of their exceptional service to FINAT and the wider label community.