ENA Sectors 2026-01-23 17:54:50 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Jan 23 (KNN)</strong> The worlds largest international plastics exhibition PLASTINDIA 2026 will be held from February 5 10, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The six-day triennial event is expected to host over 2,000 exhibitors and attract more than 6 lakh visitors from India and abroad.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">PLASTINDIA 2026 will serve as a platform connecting Indian manufacturers with global buyers, investors, and technology partners. The exhibition will showcase innovations in plastic films, industrial parts, and specialty polymers, and further boost Indias exports.</span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:14px">Focus on Policy, Innovation, and Startups</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The exhibition will feature high-impact initiatives, including a CEO Conclave to drive policy dialogue, and a Reverse Buyer Seller Meet (RBSM) to facilitate structured one-to-one interactions between Indian exhibitors and international buyers.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">A Startup Search Initiative, developed with IIM Calcutta Innovation Park, will highlight emerging ventures and innovation in the sector.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Adding an experiential dimension, PLASTINDIA 2026 will feature a 20,000 sq. ft. Open Air Museum showcasing the responsible role of plastics through sculptures, interactive installations, and themed zones.</span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:14px">Sustainability at the Core</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">PLASTINDIA 2026 is being organised as a 100 percent zero-waste exhibition, reflecting a modern, responsible, and globally competitive Indian plastics industry, said Alok Tibrewala, Chairman, National Executive Committee, PLASTINDIA 2026.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">He noted that the industry is undergoing a transformation driven by infrastructure, housing, and digital initiatives, with plastics playing an increasingly important role in sectors such as space, semiconductors, and defence.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Tibrewala emphasised the exhibitions commitment to recycling, circularity, and environmental impact, aligning with national priorities under the Swachh Bharat Mission.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">PLASTINDIA 2026 aims not only to showcase Indias manufacturing capabilities but also to position the country as a global leader in sustainable plastics production and innovation, highlighting the sectors potential in meeting global demand responsibly.</span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:14px">Plastic Industry on Growth Path</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Indias plastics industry is on a strong growth trajectory, with the domestic market valued at USD 26.5 billion in 2025 and projected to reach USD 44.5 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 11 percent.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This growth is being driven by large-scale infrastructure programmes and accelerating consumer demand across packaging, automotive, construction, electronics and healthcare, Packaging alone accounts for nearly 42 percent of the plastics market, supported by rapid e-commerce expansion, underlining the plastics industrys critical role in modern commerce, said Ravish Kamath, President, PlastIndia Foundation.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Plastic exports are expected to double from USD 10 billion in 2025 to USD 20 billion by 2027, underscoring Indias rising prominence in the global plastics value chain.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 44885 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/plastindia-2026-to-showcase-indias-sustainable-plastics-innovation-and-global-trade-potential 2026-01-23 17:54:50 knnindia.co.in