There were two of them. A carton, laminated, finished in a lacquer coating that caught the light in a way people in the industry call "shelf pop." And a container, plain, made of HDPE, the kind of thing no one photographs.
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Fable Series: The Carton and the Container
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The industry last week: Recognition, restructuring and rising costs
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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
The industry last week: Under pressure, yet investing for growth
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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
AI set to drive the next phase of eCommerce growth
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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
Digital printing, financial reports dominate the headline
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In-house digital expansion, strategic channel distribution, and resilient Q1 financial results take center stage as India's regional print hubs drive market growth
India's graphic arts industry re-strategise as orders pile up
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PACKAGING
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
Weekly update: India's paper and packaging sector turns to policy
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A consolidated weekly report about developments in the Indian print and packaging market
JK Paper, Emami Paper reshaping their business models
QUARTERLY REPORTS
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Strategic diversification, mergers and acquisitions, expansion, and sustainable initiatives seen in the Q1 reports of JK Paper and Emami Paper Mills
Industry trends this week
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An analysis of recent developments in the Indian print and packaging market points to domestic growth, automation integration, and strategic industry evolution
Technical substrates driving infrastructure investments
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Domestic flexible packaging manufacturers have expanded production capacity through greenfield installations, cross-border infrastructure, and corporate acquisitions to address technical compliance parameters and target higher financial milestones across the sector, writes Kamakshi Fernandes
Twenty trends shaping India's print, publishing, and packaging industry – Part II
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Growth remains important, but the Power 100 suggests the industry's leaders are increasingly focused on profitability, specialisation and long-term value creation. In the second part of this report, we examine how India's leading print, packaging, and publishing companies are redefining success in a more disciplined and competitive market
Digital print report: Canon consolidation
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This report analyses Canon India's strategic market shifts over a six-month period, highlighting increased penetration into tier-II and tier-III markets, substantial fleet expansions, and competitive brand conversions
Twenty trends shaping India's print, publishing, and packaging industry – Part I
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An analysis of the Power 100 reveals an industry investing in packaging, automation and operational excellence. From the rise of pharma and food packaging to the growing importance of workflow integration and data-driven decision-making, the first part of this report examines where growth is occurring and how India's leading print, publishing, and packaging companies are preparing for it
What is the message from GenZ about how to redefine the narrative?
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A discussion with five GenZ consumers reveals that packaging remains relevant in everyday life, but sustainability, design and digital engagement will shape future perceptions of the print and packaging industry
RBI plans to introduce polymer-based banknotes
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The Reserve Bank of India is preparing for a significant shift in the way Indians handle money, with plans to introduce polymer-based banknotes in denominations of INR 10 and INR 20.
RBI projects GDP growth at 6.6% for FY27
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India’s economic outlook for FY27 has been painted in largely positive hues by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its latest annual report, highlighting resilience amid global uncertainties, domestic challenges, and evolving financial trends.
FMCG majors tighten ad spends
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India’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) giants are pulling back on advertising and promotional (A&P) spends as demand pressures, rising input costs, and geopolitical uncertainties weigh on margins.
India Post posts record INR 15,296-crore revenue in FY26
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The Department of Posts has registered a landmark revenue of INR 15,296-crore in FY26, reflecting a robust 16% year-on-year growth, the highest in recent years.
Currency in circulation surged 11.9% in FY26
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India’s cash economy has reached a new peak, with currency in circulation rising nearly 12% (11.9%) in FY26 to touch a record INR 40-lakh crore.
Corrugated packaging evolves beyond volume growth
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According to Market Intelo, the corrugated packaging market is set to reach USD 482.7-billion by 2033, driven by eCommerce growth and sustainability trends