ProPak India 2026: Everything You Need to Know About India’s #1 Packaging Exhibition

ProPak India is India’s leading international trade exhibition for processing and packaging technology, organized by Informa Markets India.

The 2026 event — now in its 8th edition — runs 26–28 August 2026 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), Mumbai.

It connects manufacturers, suppliers, and buyers across food, pharma, FMCG, and consumer goods sectors through live demonstrations, 50+ expert conferences, and a co-located Fi India show.

What Is ProPak India?

ProPak India is India’s #1 international trade exhibition dedicated to processing and packaging technology.

Organized by Informa Markets India, it is the country’s single-largest platform where suppliers of packaging machinery, materials, automation systems, and sustainable solutions meet buyers from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and consumer goods sectors.

Now in its 8th edition, ProPak India continues to be the premier platform for industry decision-makers, growing each year and showcasing top suppliers, innovative sustainable machinery, live product demonstrations, and exceptional conferences.

The ProPak formula — combining a trade exhibition floor with industry conferences, seminars, and technical workshops — is trusted across Asia.

ProPak events in Indonesia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam have collectively connected over 3,000 exhibitors to more than 100,000 buyers annually across the region.

What’s New at ProPak India 2026?

ProPak India 2026 will be held from 26–28 August at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), Mumbai, marking the 8th edition of India’s leading trade exhibition dedicated to processing and packaging technologies, organized by Informa Markets.

Key highlights for 2026 include:

• New venue — BEC Mumbai — a 60-acre facility with over 70,000 sqm of exhibition space, accommodating up to 25,000 visitors at a time.
• 50+ expert speakers — presenting on technology, policy, sustainability, and business strategy.
• Sustainability Square — a dedicated zone for eco-friendly, recyclable, and EPR-compliant packaging innovations.
• Live machinery demonstrations — witness machinery operating at full capacity prior to purchase.
• Co-located with Fi India — the food ingredients show that runs concurrently with ProPak for a full and final food and beverage supply chain solution.

Why Should You Attend ProPak India 2026?

ProPak India is designed to address attendees’ needs to source innovative packaging materials and processing technologies, making the event an ideal platform for sourcing solutions and enhancing production capabilities.

Here are 6 specific reasons to attend:

1. Find complete solutions in a single place: from machinery to materials, to automation and logistics – eliminating hours of separate vendor meetings.
2. Watch demonstrations and make informed investment decisions with capital without the need for brochures.
3. Attend 50+ conference sessions on EPR compliance, automation ROI, sustainable materials, and market regulations.
4. Network with decision-makers including purchasing managers, plant engineers, R&D teams, and C-level executives.
5. Discover sustainability innovations — India’s Plastic Waste Management Rules require 30% recycled content in rigid plastics by 2025 and 60% by 2029.
6. Explore global partnerships — the event welcomes international exhibitors and visitors, opening export and import opportunities.

Who Exhibits at ProPak India?

ProPak India’s exhibitors span the entire processing and packaging value chain:

• Packaging machinery – filling, sealing, capping, strapping, shrink and stretch wrapping.
• Film extrusion machinery and full packaging machines.
• Labelling and printing machines.
• Corrugated box-making machines and cartooning machines.
• Inspection and testing instruments as well as quality control equipment
• Machines for cleaning, sterilising, cooling and drying.
• Palletizing and depalletizing as well as unit load storage systems.
• Sustainable packaging materials and recyclable solutions
• Automation and robotics systems.
• Expertise in supply chain, logistics design and consulting services

ProPak India also meets demands in industries, such as pharma and tobacco, where counterfeiting is an issue, and provides security packaging products are key to protecting the brand. Propakindia

Who Visits ProPak India — and Is It Right for You?

The visitors to ProPak India are a diverse group of decision makers, purchasing managers, engineers and R&D teams from the food, pharma, consumer goods and many other sectors.

If you are:ProPak India is the perfect event for you:

• Any food or pharmaceutical company interested in increasing the upgrade of packaging lines.
• A brand owner looking for sustainable / anti-counterfeit packaging solutions.
• A start-up or small to medium enterprise that is looking into the possibility of cost-effective automation.
• A foreign company establishing itself in India’s packaging industry.
• An industry observer, consultant, or regulator monitoring industry norms.
• A government or environmental organisation that monitors compliance of EPRs.

How Big Is India’s Packaging Industry in 2026?

India’s packaging sector is one of the fastest-growing in the world. Key statistics every professional should know:

• India’s packaging market is valued at $101.12 billion in 2025 and forecast to reach $169.73 billion by 2030, advancing at a 10.73% CAGR. Mordor Intelligence
• India’s food packaging market generated revenue of $22.9 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach $39.6 billion by 2033 at a CAGR of 6.9%. Grand View Research
• India’s flexible packaging market is valued to increase by $20.30 billion at a CAGR of 13.1% from 2025 to 2030, driven by e-commerce and quick-commerce logistics. Technavio
• India’s industrial packaging market was valued at $5.24 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $9.51 billion by 2034 at a CAGR of 6.63%. IMARC
• E-commerce parcel volumes surged 40% in 2024, triggering a spike in demand for tamper-evident pouches, low-gauge stretch films, and moisture-barrier liners. Mordor Intelligence
• The packaging industry is currently the 5th largest sector of India’s economy, with costs of processing and packaging food up to 40% lower than parts of Europe, making India an attractive venue for investment. PIAI

Growth is driven by rising demand for processed foods, e-commerce expansion, EPR regulatory pressure, pharmaceutical packaging growth, and increasing foreign investment in Indian manufacturing.

How Do You Register for ProPak India 2026?

It is easy to sign up as a trade professional, and it is free:

1. Visit the official website at propakindia.com.
2. Click on Visitor Registration or Exhibitor Registration.
3. Fill in your name, company, industry sector, and designation.
4. Select your preferred dates from 26, 27, or 28 August 2026.
5. Submit your form and receive a digital e-badge by email.
6. Take advantage of e-badge for quick access at BEC Mumbai.

Pro Tip: Use the official exhibitor directory to pre-register and schedule time on the show floor with specific exhibitors to ensure you get the most time on the floor and the right technical specialist.

What Is Fi India and Why Is It Co-Located with ProPak India?

Fi India (Food Ingredients India) is an exclusive trade event focusing exclusively on all food and beverage ingredients and additives across the whole food value chain. It is being conducted concurrently at BEC Mumbai on the same three days as ProPak India.

Co-located with Fi India, an exclusive event for food ingredients, both events offer a full solution to the food and beverage industry. Propakindia

Food and beverage manufacturers can attend both events on the same trip and get:

• Travel time and costs not duplicated.
• A complete integrated production supply chain in one place.
• Networking with other industrial parties: ingredient suppliers and packaging engineers.

Summary: Key Facts About ProPak India 2026

Sources: Informa Markets India (propakindia.com), Mordor Intelligence, Grand View Research, Technavio, IMARC Group, Packaging Industry Association of India (PIAI), India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change (EPR Guidelines).