PackPlus redefines business opportunities in packaging

THE packaging technology sector is undergoing significant transformation, driven by changing consumer demands, sustainability pressures, and rapid technological advancements. The packaging industry in India is poised for major growth and transformation like never before, driven by a combination of innovative practices and emerging trends.

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The bright growth prospects are underpinned by the country’s robust pharmaceutical industry, competitive manufacturing capabilities, and increasing demand for advanced technology.

Some of the latest trends in pharma packaging include accessibility for patients, eco-friendly and sustainable packaging, ease of production, child-resistant packaging, user-friendly packaging, tamper-evident packaging.

Pharmaceutical packaging trends are increasingly focused on patient safety, sustainable practices, and digital enhancements. Additionally, there is a growing emphasis on anti-counterfeiting measures, traceability, and personalized packaging to address specific patient needs.

Integrating technology like RFID tags, NFC chips or QR codes provide information about the product, including authenticity, expiration dates, and usage instructions. Focus on eco-friendly materials, recyclable packaging, and innovative designs helps to minimize waste and environmental impact.

Technologies like holograms, colour-shifting inks, and other security features help to fight counterfeit products. Now there are more systems to track medication throughout the supply chain and ensure authenticity.

Integrating digital elements into packaging provide patient information, compliance reminders, and real-time monitoring. Increasing automation in pharmaceutical packaging helps to improve efficiency and reduce human error.

With the rise in medication complexity and the need to ensure absolute product integrity, packaging design is evolving to address these issues with inventions such as pre-filled syringes, auto-injectors.

The PackPlus event

While the packaging sector is thus witnessing major changes, PackPlus, India’s biggest event for packaging, converting and supply chain, being held from July 31 to August 2, 2025 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, will be showcasing solutions that shape the future of packaging.