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B&B Triplewall Containers returns to profit in FY26
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%
JRT acquires Fujifilm's Chinese plate factory
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
Emami turns to buyback as board bets on undervalued stock
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
Galvomaster outlines its vision for sustainable growth
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.
Shree Ajit Pulp and Paper schedules 31st AGM
Ahead of its AGM, Shree Ajit Pulp and Paper has outlined shareholder voting timelines while reporting key changes in its leadership and board composition
Bindwel highlights support for Tribal Health Initiative
Bindwel's visit to Tribal Health Initiative highlighted programmes in education, healthcare, agriculture, and livelihoods that support community-led development and self-reliance
How Sharan Kapoor is bridging Kapoor Imaging legacy with tomorrow’s tech
The next generation of the family business is balancing the company’s long-standing reputation with aggressive diversification into flexo packaging, electronics, and digital-driven systems. Rahul Kumar reports
A bigger canvas for Subam Printers' next chapter — The Noel D’Cunha Sunday Column
Thirty-five years after starting with a small screen-printing unit, M Palani is expanding Subam Printers with a larger factory, a new Komori Lithrone press and a growing packaging ambition. His son, Surya, is preparing to take that journey forward, with technology bridging the two generations. This case study from Sivakasi traces the story of a printing business preparing to reinvent itself without losing sight of the values on which it was built. Read on….
Manish Enterprises installs Bindwel Blue Chip
Siliguri-based Manish Enterprises has brought its bookbinding fully in-house with the installation of a Bindwel Blue Chip perfect binder to ensure quality control and meet tight delivery schedules
TNPL inaugurates South India’s first integrated tissue paper facility
TNPL diversifies into tissue with South India’s first integrated facility, launching Lumea to tap the rising demand for hygiene-driven paper products
TNPL posts INR 5.74-crore profit in Q1 FY2026-27
TNPL returns to profit in Q1 FY2026-27 with INR 5.74-crore net gain on steady revenue and improved operating margins
Polymer notes, exam norms, and industry growth
Over the span of a week, India’s print and packaging sector tightened policy, delivered double digit financial surges, and accelerated machine investments from Gwalior to Chennai, signalling a sharp recalibration toward shorter runs, premium finishing, and modernised capacity
Dachepalli Publishers revenue surges 159%
Dachepalli Publishers posted a 159% revenue surge to INR 45.18-crore in Q1 FY 2027, with net profit rising 42% to INR 6.31-crore on strong textbook volumes and digital platform adoption
Ganga Papers reports 37.92% revenue growth
Ganga Papers India reports strong Q1FY27 performance with net profit surging 61.29% to ₹0.50 crore and revenue rising 37.92% to INR 86.01-crore.
Kodak revenue climbs 10% to USD 195-million
Kodak records USD 195 million in Q2 2026 Print revenue as pricing discipline and volume growth offset raw material inflation and a shifting US trade tariff landscape
India's graphic arts industry re-strategise as orders pile up
A week of machine purchases from Gwalior to Chennai points to a sector recalibrating around shorter runs and higher-value finishing; and even the much-maligned media businesses it serves report an unusually strong run of numbers
Bindwel widens women-in-manufacturing programme with ITI intake
Bindwel widens women-in-manufacturing programme with ITI intake
Printing by numbers: Why process certification matters more than ever — The Noel D'Cunha Sunday Column
Fogra PSObasic certification by Orange Printers represents more than an individual accomplishment. It reflects a broader industry transition toward scientific process control, quantifiable quality, and internationally benchmarked standards. As Indian print buyers increasingly demand consistency and predictability, process certification is evolving from a niche distinction into a significant competitive advantage
JK Paper, Emami Paper reshaping their business models
Strategic diversification, mergers and acquisitions, expansion, and sustainable initiatives seen in the Q1 reports of JK Paper and Emami Paper Mills