BENGALURU: (Dec 13)
PLASTINDIA 2026, Asia’s leading plastics exhibition, is scheduled for February 5–10, 2026, at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, India, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and global collaboration, with visitor registration now open on the official website and via their app. This major event showcases advanced plastic technologies, sustainable solutions, and provides business opportunities, featuring a Reverse Buyer-Seller Meet (RBSM) to connect Indian manufacturers with international buyers.
With the objective of boosting the growth of the plastics industry in the State, the Government will develop dedicated Plastic Parks in Mangaluru and Mulawada in Vijapura district, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities for polymer and plastics enterprises, said Large and Medium Industries Minister M. B. Patil on Saturday.
Addressing the gathering at the launch of PLASTINDIA 2026, he said that the Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology (CIPET) will establish a new campus within the Mangaluru Plastic Park to train skilled manpower and promote research in polymer science. The event was organised in the run-up to the 12th International Plastics Exhibition and Conference (PLASTINDIA 2026) scheduled to be held in New Delhi from February 5 to 10.
Minister stated that 200 acres would be earmarked for plastic industrialists in Mulawada Industrial Area of Vijayapura district, and plots will be allotted as per the requirements specified in their applications.
India’s plastics industry is on a strong growth trajectory. Over the past decade, the sector has expanded from around USD 15 billion to USD 37 billion and is projected to reach USD 50 billion by 2026. This growth will translate into increased employment and prosperity. The industry, which currently employs about four million people, is expected to generate 5.5 million jobs by 2026, he added. The plastics sector presently contributes about 1.5 per cent to India’s GDP and is poised to account for nearly 2 per cent by 2026. As a sunrise sector, it is driving industrial growth across the country, the Minister noted.
Beyond policy initiatives, Karnataka is supporting its vision through robust infrastructure development. The State currently has over 200 industrial areas spread across more than 85,000 acres and is developing new investment zones to meet future industrial demand, he explained.
Referring to the large volume of plastic waste generated in the city, Patil said effective waste management is critical to achieving a sustainable environment. Stressing that finding solutions to this challenge is the need of the hour, he assured that the Government would extend full support to entrepreneurs willing to take up ventures in this area.
Industrialists from the plastics sector across the State attended the event.
Ms Uma Reddy, President, FKCCI, Mr B P Shashidhar, Vice President, FKCCI Mr M G Balakrishna, IPP, FKCCI, Dr J Crasta, Mr M C Dinesh, Past President’s of FKCCI and Mr Thippeshappa, Chairman, Global MSME Conclave Committee, FKCCI, Mr Vijay Kumar, President, Karnataka State Polymers and Plastics Association (KSPPA); Mr Ravish Kamath, President, Plastindia Foundation; Mr. Alok Tibrewala, Chairman, National Executive Council; Mr. Dharmendra Gandhi, Treasurer, Plastindia Foundation; Dr Raju Desai, Vice-President, Plastindia Foundation; Mr Vikram Bhadauria, Chairman, PLEXCONCIL; and Dr S. Selvakumar, Principal Secretary. Dept of Commerce and Industry, GoK participated in the Curtain Raiser programme.
