India’s UFlex to boost packaging film capacity with US$78.5M Karnataka expansion

INDIA – UFlex, India’s leading flexible packaging solutions provider, will invest over Rs7 billion (US$78.5 million) to expand packaging film production at its Dharwad facility in Karnataka, according to a senior company executive cited by the Press Trust of India (PTI).

The expansion is expected to add 54,000 metric tonnes per annum (MTPA) of packaging film capacity, increasing UFlex’s total global capacity to 690,160 MTPA from 636,160 MTPA.

In an e-mailed interview with PTI, UFlex Group President and CFO Rajesh Bhatia said, “This project will add 54,000 MTPA of new capacity, significantly strengthening our portfolio and enhancing our ability to serve customers with scalable, high-quality packaging solutions.”

He noted that the investment is part of a broader capacity enhancement program across the Noida-based group.

Recently, UFlex completed an expansion of aseptic packaging at its Sanand facility in Gujarat, raising capacity from 7 billion to 12 billion packs annually.

In addition, the company has three ongoing projects: a 12-billion-pack aseptic plant in Egypt, an 80-million woven polypropylene bags line in Mexico, and a recycling plant in Noida with a capacity of 40,000 MTPA.

“We expect these new capacities to start contributing from FY27 and reach full impact in FY28, supporting steady and profitable growth,” Bhatia added.

Once fully operational, the Karnataka expansion alone is projected to generate an additional Rs30 billion (US$336.47m) in revenue.

Bhatia also highlighted supportive policy and regulatory trends in India, including the rationalization of the goods and services tax and the extended producer responsibility framework.

These developments are expected to boost consumption and drive demand for recycled packaging materials, aligning with global sustainability priorities.

Separately, UFlex has partnered with Morris Packaging to introduce a new line of woven bags targeting sectors such as pet food, lawn and garden products, and industrial applications.

The initiative will use recycled materials and reduced plastic content to minimize environmental impact while maintaining high performance standards. Production will leverage UFlex’s facilities in India and the U.S., with rollout planned for early 2026.

This series of investments underscores UFlex’s strategy to expand its global footprint, strengthen its sustainable packaging portfolio, and respond to growing demand for durable, eco-friendly packaging solutions.

The company reported consolidated revenue of over Rs150 billion in FY25, and the new projects are expected to accelerate growth across domestic and international markets further.

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