India
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Baheti Recycling FY26 profit jumps 50% as revenue rises 38% to US$86.8M
Additional units are expected to be installed during the year – Baheti plans to invest ₹20-25 crore (approximately US$2.4-3.0 million) in FY27 to set up an aluminium wire rod unit.
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SK Agrofood Tech’s Temple-Tech division reports US$73M turnover for prasad packaging
INDIA – SK Agrofood Tech has launched Temple-Tech, a dedicated division for Prasad packaging, securing partnerships with Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust and Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati…
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Carlsberg secures alternative packaging suppliers in India, Nepal amid regional supply disruptions
INDIA – Carlsberg has secured alternative packaging suppliers in India and Nepal and has no concerns about supply constraints, the Danish brewer’s chief executive announced,…
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AWL Agri Business flags 20% rise in oil-linked packaging costs as Middle East conflict drives brent above US$110
AWL’s 20% surge in packing material costs illustrates the transmission chain from geopolitics to grocery shelf.
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FSSAI proposes total plastic ban for pan masala, gutka packaging
The proposed shift to paper, paperboard, or cellulose would require a complete redesign of packaging lines, as paper-based materials have different barrier properties, seal requirements, and shelf-life characteristics than plastic laminates.
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Rocklink opens 10,000T lithium-ion battery recycling facility in Uttar Pradesh
The company is working to add further capabilities, including a research laboratory and a rare earth processing plant expected within approximately one year at the same site.
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Micron’s Sanand plant shifts India’s semiconductor debate from milestone to manufacturing system
Micron’s Sanand plant is not just assembling memory chips, it is testing whether India can build the ecosystem that makes advanced packaging competitive.
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Crown to build 2.2B can per year facility in Northern India with United Breweries partnership
The partnership with Crown, a global leader in beverage can manufacturing, brings global expertise and scale, and is a significant step in supporting the company’s portfolio across brands such as Kingfisher and Heineken as they scale with this demand.
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Indian recyclers seek end to 2.5% aluminium scrap import duty as global supply tightens
As Indian brand owners face pressure to increase recycled content in packaging, automotive, and construction sectors, access to affordable scrap becomes a strategic input.
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ICAR-CIAE, Natures Bioplastics develop biodegradable milk, water films meeting BIS standards
The two film variants, made from polysaccharides, proteins, and biopolymers, were assessed in accordance with IS 15609:2005, IS 11805:2024, and ASTM standards.