ASPA–CRISIL ‘State of Counterfeiting in India 2025’ Report To Be Unveiled At TAF Connect 2026

Mumbai, Feb 12 (KNN) The Authentication Solution Providers’ Association (ASPA), in collaboration with CRISIL, will release the ‘State of Counterfeiting in India 2025’ report at TAF Connect 2026, a one-day national conference scheduled for March 16, 2026, in Mumbai.

The report provides sector-specific insights, identifies emerging risk trends, and outlines strategies to address counterfeiting across the pharmaceuticals, FMCG and agriculture sectors. It aims to strengthen consumer safety, supply-chain integrity and brand protection.

Conference to Focus on Implementation

TAF Connect 2026 will bring together brand owners, regulators, policymakers and solution providers. The conference will include panel discussions, technical sessions, policy dialogues and solution showcases, with a focus on practical anti-counterfeiting measures and implementation-ready solutions.

Mankind Pharma and Crystal Crop Protection are supporting the initiative as National Consumer Trust & Safety Partners. The event is also backed by CropLife India and the Irrigation Association of India, highlighting its cross-sector relevance.

Industry Collaboration Emphasised

Ankit Gupta, President, ASPA, said the conference is designed to promote collaboration and industry-led action. 

He noted, “The support of forward-looking brands such as Mankind Pharma and Crystal Crop Protection demonstrates how industry stakeholders can come together to strengthen consumer trust, enhance supply-chain transparency, and enable responsible growth.” 

“The conference will provide single-window access to the authentication and traceability ecosystem from secure packaging and overt and covert technologies to digital track-and-trace and smart authentication solutions making it a must-attend platform for brands seeking innovation and implementation-ready solutions,” Gupta added.

(KNN Bureau)