Due to the enormous potential of the Indian market, local businesses have been encouraged to develop their technical skills, meet high-quality requirements, and expand their capabilities across a wide range of sectors of the growing plastics industry.

There have been phenomenal advancements in the petrochemical industry, and combined with the progress in the plastic machinery sector, they have helped forward the plastic processing industry immensely. This has made it easier for plastic processors to increase their capacity to serve both the domestic and international markets. Currently, the Indian plastic processing industry comprises approximately 30,000 units that use injection molding, blow molding, extrusion, and calendaring to create a wide range of products. Plastic material is becoming increasingly important across various industries, and per capita consumption is rising quickly. Traditional materials are being quickly replaced by plastic technology, processing equipment, expertise, and cost-effective manufacturing. The ability to serve international markets results from the skills developed in most of this industry's areas combined with inherent abilities. The Indian plastics industry has advanced significantly over the past few decades, becoming one of the nation's most significant sectors with a considerable base.

The consumption of plastics in India has significant regional variation, with Western India accounting for 47%, Northern India for 23%, and Southern India for 21%. The end-use sectors of automotive, packaging (including bulk packaging), plastics applications, electronic appliances, etc., account for the majority of consumption in Northern India and are located mostly in Uttar Pradesh and Delhi-NCR. However, other regions, including Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, J&K, and Himachal Pradesh, are anticipated to see growth in plastic processing due to increasing feedstock supply and a greater focus on the manufacturing sector.

The use of plasticulture can significantly reduce costs, which can result in increased crop quality and yield. Applications of plasticulture provide advantages in terms of conservation of water, water use efficiency and fertiliser use efficiency. Each application can significantly reduce water use by 30% to 100%. The total loss of water due to seepage may be reduced to zero in the case of agricultural ponds walled with plastic film, which is very advantageous. Additionally, effective fertiliser usage may reduce expenses, which is again beneficial to farmers.

The plastics industry is currently home to about 50,000 industries, most of which are micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). These enterprises contribute Rs. 3.5 lakh crore (US$ 42.89 billion) to India's economy and employ more than 50,000 people. The country recycles plastic at a rate of 60%, which is higher than that of developed nations. The "Make in India," "Skill India," "Swachh Bharat," and "Digital India" initiatives of the government are increasing plastic production, and by 2027, it is expected that the plastics industry will generate Rs. 10 lakh billion (US$ 122.54 billion) annual revenue, with two lakh tonnes of exports.