Paper & Packaging - Infographic

Packaging is currently the 5th largest sector of Indian economy and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26.7% to reach US$ 204.81 billion by 2025.

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Robust
Demand

*Paper packaging market reached Rs. 1,67,110 crore (US$ 19.07 billion) as of August 2025, growing at 19.48% CAGR to reach Rs. 4,06,866 crore (US$ 46.43 billion) by 2030.

*India packaging industry valued at Rs. 7,36,092 crore (US$ 84 billion) in 2024, projected to reach Rs. 12,53,109 crore (US$ 143 billion) by 2029 at CAGR 11.00% during 2024-2029.

Innovation Towards
Sustainability

*In 2024, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has launched the National Mission on Sustainable Packaging Solutions, aiming for a net-zero future through innovation. Led by CSIR-NIIST, the initiative focuses on developing sustainable materials, recycling methods, and advanced testing facilities to enhance India's packaging sector and address environmental challenges.

Increasing
Investments

*SIG, a Swiss based packaging company, laid the foundation of first aseptic carton packs in Ahmedabad in 2023 and plan to invest a sum of Rs. 880 crore (US$ 106.02 million) over the period of 2023-2025, with additional US$ 50 million committed for Phase 2 by 2027.

*Cumulative FDI inflows stood at Rs. 10,159.90 crore (US$ 1.74 billion) in the Paper and Pulp (including paper) sector between April 2000-March 2025.

Policy
Support

*Initiatives like "Make in India" and GST reforms are bolstering the demand for advanced packaging infrastructure, creating a more conducive environment for both domestic and international players.

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Last updated: Oct, 2025

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