India

New transparent film combines antifog performance, heat-sealability and oxo-biodegradable properties for fresh produce, meat and floral packaging.

Industry leaders highlight water efficiency, digitalisation and circular manufacturing as key drivers of competitiveness at the 11th Pulp & Paper Summit.

New flexible packaging technology combines tamper detection, barrier protection and reclosability for pet food, pharmaceuticals and industrial products.

The policy is also expected to encourage improvements in material traceability through mandatory QR code or barcode labelling for plastic packaging.

The acquisition extends Canpac’s presence in the specialty, gift, and premium packaging segment, transitioning the company from a regional folding carton player to a diversified packaging platform serving Indian consumer brands.

The appointment signals an intent to tighten internal controls and improve financial transparency for institutional investors as the company balances high capital expenditure for new recycling plants with debt reduction.

AAI has proposed retaining the current 2.5% Basic Customs Duty on all aluminium scrap until BIS standards are notified and grade-wise HSN codes are introduced.

The IPO, open for subscription from July 1 to July 3, was subscribed an astounding 83.33 times, far exceeding the typical 3-5 times subscription seen in most Indian IPOs.

The buyback scheme is specifically designed for HPMC’s branded glass bottles used for packaging fruit products, including apple juice, jams, preserves and squashes, ensuring that the packaging materials are recovered and reprocessed rather than discarded as waste.