PackPlus 2026

Overview

PackPlus is a leading Indian trade show focused on the total packaging, processing, converting and supply chain ecosystem, bringing together machinery manufacturers, material suppliers, converters, brand owners, and logistics providers under one roof at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Scheduled for 20–22 August 2026, the show is positioned as India’s flagship marketplace for end‑to‑end packaging solutions, from raw materials and components to filling, sealing, printing, labeling, automation, warehousing and distribution technologies.

Organised by RX India, PackPlus combines a large-scale exhibition with conferences such as the International Packaging Conclave, offering technology showcases, live machinery demonstrations, product launches, and expert-led sessions on innovation, sustainability, cost optimisation and regulatory trends. With its focus on fast‑moving consumer goods, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, personal care, industrial and e‑commerce applications, the event serves as a key annual meeting point for Indian and international stakeholders seeking to source solutions, expand distribution, and understand emerging demands in one of the world’s fastest‑growing packaging markets.

What to Expect

Visitors to PackPlus 2026 can expect a comprehensive trade show covering the entire lifecycle of packaging, from raw material inputs to finished packs and distribution‑ready solutions. The exhibition floor will host suppliers of packaging and processing machinery, converting and printing systems, flexible and rigid packaging materials, labels, cartons, containers, closures, coding and marking technologies, inspection and quality control equipment, as well as automation, robotics, intralogistics and warehousing solutions. Attendees can see live demonstrations of running machinery and integrated production lines, which is particularly valuable for engineering, operations and plant teams assessing speed, changeover performance, footprint and energy use before committing to capital expenditure. Beyond the machinery and materials showcase, PackPlus places strong emphasis on innovation and new product launches, giving brand owners and packaging developers a chance to benchmark emerging formats, barrier technologies, smart packaging, and e‑commerce‑ready designs side by side. The show is also positioned as a hub for networking and collaboration, connecting buyers with domestic and international suppliers, distributors, technology licensors and solution integrators from across India’s packaging clusters. In addition, PackPlus typically runs conferences and knowledge programs such as the International Packaging Conclave, where industry experts and senior leaders discuss strategic topics including sustainability, circular packaging, regulatory developments, digitalisation, and the future of packaging in FMCG, pharma and food sectors. Participants can therefore expect a multi-layered experience: sourcing tangible equipment and materials, gathering benchmark data and technical inputs, exploring partnership and distribution opportunities, and gaining strategic insights on where the Indian and global packaging industry is heading. The event environment is business‑focused and trade‑only, enabling concentrated discussions, on‑site negotiations and detailed technical consultations with exhibitors, technical teams and consultants.

Who Should Attend

PackPlus 2026 is designed for professional visitors from the packaging, processing, converting and supply chain ecosystem, making it relevant for a broad but clearly defined B2B audience. Core attendee groups include brand owners and manufacturers from FMCG, food and beverage, dairy, bakery, ready‑to‑eat foods, confectionery, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, personal care and cosmetics, home and fabric care, agrochemicals, industrial products and e‑commerce. Within these organisations, the show is particularly valuable for packaging development and R&D teams, marketing and product managers, procurement and strategic sourcing, plant heads, operations managers, manufacturing engineers, and quality and regulatory professionals who influence packaging specifications and investments. The event is also important for packaging converters and printers—flexible packaging producers, corrugated box manufacturers, folding carton suppliers, label converters and rigid packaging manufacturers—who are looking to upgrade machinery, evaluate new substrates and coatings, or identify partners for embellishment, digital and hybrid printing, and finishing technologies. Machinery agents, distributors and solution integrators serving the Indian market can use PackPlus to expand their portfolio, secure representation agreements, and meet end‑user customers from multiple verticals. In addition, logistics, warehousing and intralogistics professionals responsible for secondary and tertiary packaging, palletisation, track‑and‑trace and material handling will find solutions and partners at the show. Consultants, design agencies, packaging testing labs, academic researchers and industry associations involved in sustainability, compliance and innovation will also benefit from attending, both for scouting new technologies and for engaging in the conference discussions. Because PackPlus is a trade-only event, it is not aimed at general consumers or students, but at professionals who are actively involved in specifying, buying, operating or influencing packaging and supply chain solutions.

Why It Matters

PackPlus 2026 matters because it addresses the needs of one of the fastest‑growing packaging markets in the world, bringing together supply and demand for technologies that directly influence product safety, shelf life, sustainability and brand value. As India’s consumption of packaged FMCG, food, pharma and e‑commerce products expands, stakeholders face increasing pressure to ensure packaging is efficient, cost‑effective, compliant and environmentally responsible. PackPlus functions as a central marketplace and knowledge hub where decision‑makers can evaluate how to meet these requirements through real‑world technologies and partnerships. For manufacturers and brand owners, the show offers a rare opportunity to compare multiple machinery and material options side by side, from high‑speed filling and sealing lines to flexible packaging laminates, rigid containers, closures and labelling systems. This enables evidence‑based capital expenditure decisions, helping companies optimise line efficiency, reduce waste, improve pack quality, and respond quickly to new product launches or pack size changes. The presence of converting, printing and finishing technologies means that visitors can simultaneously address visual branding, coding, marking and compliance labelling requirements. PackPlus also plays a role in advancing sustainability and regulatory alignment within India’s packaging ecosystem. Through conferences such as the International Packaging Conclave and curated sessions on future‑ready packaging, the event surfaces best practices on recyclability, lightweighting, material substitution, extended producer responsibility and upcoming regulatory expectations. This is particularly important for export‑oriented sectors that must comply with international standards while remaining competitive on cost. From a broader industry perspective, PackPlus strengthens supply chain linkages by connecting domestic manufacturers with global technology providers, agents and distributors. This fosters technology transfer, encourages localisation of advanced solutions, and helps smaller and mid‑sized players access innovations that might otherwise be out of reach. For policymakers, industry bodies and researchers, the show provides tangible insight into investment trends, technology adoption and capability gaps across India’s packaging value chain, informing future initiatives and collaborations. In this way, PackPlus serves not just as a trade fair, but as an annual barometer of the health, direction and sophistication of the Indian packaging industry.