PLASTINDIA 2026 Begins in Delhi, Highlights Manufacturing Scale and Sustainability

PLASTINDIA 2026, one of the world’s largest plastics exhibitions, will open on Thursday at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, bringing together global industry players, as India positions plastics manufacturing as a key pillar of industrial growth and employment. The six-day event, concluding on February 10, is organised with the support of the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises.

The exhibition is being held under the theme “Bharat Next,” reflecting the government’s focus on manufacturing-led growth and self-reliance. The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers said the event “aligns with the Prime Minister’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat and focuses on building a self-reliant industrial base to drive manufacturing-led growth and large-scale employment.”

The ministry mentioned that more than 2,000 international exhibitors are participating in the event, showcasing technologies in plastics machinery, raw materials, and solutions for the circular economy. The event highlights India’s capabilities across men, material, machines, and markets, with discussions structured around trade, technology, talent, tradition, and tourism.

PLASTINDIA is being organised as a zero-waste exhibition, with all solid waste generated at the venue to be segregated, recycled, and reused, ensuring no landfill disposal. Dedicated spaces for start-ups, innovators, and young people will present sustainable plastic solutions, while a museum at the venue will showcase the role of plastics in various sectors, including agriculture, healthcare, water management, and mobility. The exhibition comes at a time when India’s plastics industry is valued at approximately ₹3–3.5 lakh crore and continues to support infrastructure, consumer goods, and global supply chains.