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India's festive machine is revving up: And print is quietly running it

PACKAGING By Dibyajyoti Sarma

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.

Graphic Technic Prints gets its second Rhyguan

INSTALLATIONS PACKAGING By Rahul Kumar

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.

AIPIMA’s 73rd AGM & Seminar highlights

ASSOCIATIONS CONFERENCE & SUMMITS INK & COATINGS PACKAGING MANUFACTURING By Kamakshi Vyas-Fernandes, PrintWeek MUMBAI

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

Growing with purpose: Sanjay Ghoshal charts the roadmap for next gen printing and inks

ASSOCIATIONS CONFERENCE & SUMMITS INK & COATINGS PACKAGING By Kamakshi Vyas-Fernandes, PrintWeek MUMBAI

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

Holostik showcases packaging innovations at PackPlus

EVENTS & AWARDS PACKAGING By Rahul Kumar

Holostik India, a global provider of anti-counterfeiting, brand protection and supply chain authentication, marked a strong presence at PackPlus 2026, held from 20–22 August at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

Vipul Organics starts production in Sayakha, Gujarat

PACKAGING By Rahul Kumar

Vipul Organics has announced the commencement of commercial production at its greenfield facility in Sayakha, Gujarat.

Vipul Organics announces Q1 Results for FY26-27

PACKAGING By Rahul Kumar

Vipul Organics has announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended 30 June 2026.

Zircon finalises DYM automation system from FIG

PACKAGING By Rahul Kumar

Flexo Image Graphics (FIG), a sole supplier and service provider of flexographic presses and a string of associated equipment from the global brands like DYM and others including Mark Andy, XSYS, Rotoflex, Kluge, KDS Quantum, Presstek, DCM, etc. in the Indian subcontinent, has been expanding its machine installation base across the country with orders pouring in from the new and existing clients alike.

India's graphic arts industry re-strategise as orders pile up

PUBLISHING MARKET INSIGHTS COMPANY NEWS PACKAGING By Kamakshi Vyas-Fernandes, PrintWeek MUMBAI

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

Unique Packaging clears bottleneck with DrucknCut’s folder-gluer

INSTALLATIONS PACKAGING By Rahul Kumar

Ahmedabad-based Unique Packaging has removed its bottleneck by installing Rolam folder-gluer. The folder-gluer is supplied and installed by Druckncut India, an Indian exclusive sales and service partner for Rolam.

Pioneer Arunachalam strengthens capacity with Rhyguan

PACKAGING By Rahul Kumar

The company has adopted a trio of customised Rhyguan Smart-450 systems with Luster LabelMaster 450 inspection units and an integrated combo of DYM SACD-450P automatic turret rewinder, DYM HAU-450 automatic butt splicing unwinder and DYM NAC-450 automatic waste matrix removal system, all supplied and installed by Flexo Image Graphics (FIG).

Loupe India to spotlight cutting-edge package printing innovations

LABELS PACKAGING By PrintWeek Team

As package printing and converting technology continues to evolve rapidly, Loupe India 2026 (formerly known as Labelexpo India) is gearing up to showcase the next generation of industry solutions across four dedicated halls.

Kridwinn celebrates 100th machine installation

DIGITAL PUBLISHING PACKAGING By Rahul Kumar

Though relatively young in the market, Kridwinn Innovations is backed by a team with more than two decades of experience and expertise in delivering advanced solutions to the printing and packaging industry of India.

Volatality in kraft paper prices is a challenge

CORRUGATION PACKAGING By Rahul Kumar

It has a direct impact on manufacturing costs and profitability, say Anantha Shayana and Pramod Shayana of Best Corrugators, in an interview with Rahul Kumar

How Edale technology helped Labelnet scale production

PACKAGING By PrintWeek Team

Edale flexographic technology has helped UK converter Labelnet reduce waste, shorten lead times and support 120% turnover growth while maintaining production efficiency

Vijayshri Packaging: Built to last — The Noel D’Cunha Sunday Column

ASSOCIATIONS PACKAGING By Noel D'Cunha

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