*The nation's increasing focus on food safety and quality is projected to fuel the food processing sector, which will increase demand for packaging.
*The expansion of the middle class, enhancements made to the supply chain, and the emergence of e-commerce in recent times are the primary factors responsible for the growth of the packaging industry in India.
*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.
*SIG, a Swiss based packaging company, laid the foundation of first aseptic carton packs in Ahmedabad in 2023 and plan to invent a sum of Rs. 880 crores over the period of 2023-2025.
*FDI inflows in the Paper and Pulp (including paper products) during April 2000 to December 2024 was Rs. 10,127 crore (US$ 1.74 billion).
*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.
*As the packaging industry stands as the fifth largest industry in India, the government plans to adopt several initiatives that focus on the sustainability manufacturing methods, minimizing of plastic packaging and adoption of sustainable material for the packaging industry.
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