Mumbai to Host Global Rigid Plastics & Packaging Summit: Charting a New Wave of Growth
Mumbai, India | 23 June 2026:
Recognized as the World’s Largest Rigid Plastics & Packaging Summit & Exhibition, IMBM 2026 is being held on 30 June – 01 July 2026 at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai.
Organized by ElitePlus++ Business Services and supported by the Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals (DCPC), Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India, the Summit is witnessing participation from
1200+ Global Attendees | 450+ Organizations | 90+ Global Speakers | 14+ Countries | 65+ Exhibitors
The Global Rigid Plastics Moulding & Packaging Industry Enters a Defining Phase
Driven by geopolitical realignments, evolving trade flows, Southeast Asia disruptions, freight volatility, and energy uncertainties, the industry is witnessing major shifts in sourcing patterns, resin availability, EPR mandates, sustainability requirements, and supply-chain strategies.
Against this backdrop, the Summit will provide a timely platform for industry leaders to gain strategic insights, exchange perspectives, identify emerging opportunities, and formulate future-ready business strategies.
Plastics, Moulding, Packaging & Recycling Value Chain under One Roof
The Summit will bring together the Plastics, Packaging and Recycling ecosystem, including Global Brand Owners, Resin Producers, Compounders, Additive Suppliers, Machinery Manufacturers, Mould & Tooling Companies, Processors, Converters, Injection Moulders, Blow Moulders, PET Processors, Packaging Companies, Automation Providers, Technology Providers, Recyclers, Sustainability Leaders, Industry Associations, Research Institutions, Policymakers, and Investors.
One of the key strengths of the Summit is the strong participation expected from leading Brand Owners and Decision-Makers representing FMCG, Food & Beverage, Pharma, Medical Devices, Personal Care, Consumer Durables, Electronics, Automotive, Retail, and E-commerce sectors.
Global Industry Experts to Share Strategic Insights
Leading Global experts, innovators, brand owners, technology providers, recyclers, machinery manufacturers, packaging specialists, additive leaders, and sustainability pioneers from across the Injection Moulding, Blow Moulding, PET, Recycling, Automation, Packaging, Tooling, and Circular Economy ecosystem will share their strategic insights.
The Summit will commence with Strategic Keynote Addresses from senior leaders representing Amul (GCMMF), Bisleri International | Haldia Petrochemicals | Mamta Machinerey sharing important perspectives on food-contact packaging regulations, recycling content and industry policy developments.
A special Economic Outlook Address by CRISIL will provide valuable insights into India's Growth Trajectory, Global Trade Developments, Investment Opportunities and the evolving business environment.
A Special Address has also been invited from the Director, Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals (DCPC), Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India,* to share the Government's perspective on policy initiatives, industry growth, sustainability, and the future roadmap for India's plastics and petrochemicals sector.
The Plenary Session will feature thought-provoking presentations from leading industry organizations including Reliance Consumer Products, Amcor Global Rigid Packaging Solutions, ALPLA India and Plexconcil.
For the first time, this 2026 edition will feature two dedicated Brand Owner Panel Discussions bringing together senior packaging, procurement and sustainability leaders to discuss premiumization trends, packaging innovation, consumer expectations and future market requirements.
Panelists from Hindustan Unilever | Marico | Dabur | Pernod Ricard | Perfetti Van Melle | Reckitt | Diageo | Godrej Consumer Products | Reliance Consumer Products | Monofix Packaging Solutions | Mondelēz International | and Bajaj Consumer Care
Global Resin Mfgs., Polymer and Additive leaders from Indian Oil Corporation, HPCL-Mittal Energy, Basell Polyolefins, ADEKA Japan, Milliken Asia Pte. Ltd. and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation will share strategic insights on polyolefin markets, sustainable materials, advanced additives, packaging innovations and future material technologies shaping the plastics industry.
Artificial Intelligence , Smart Manufacturing & Dark Factory will receive major attention through dedicated sessions by Global machinery and technology leaders including Shibaura Machine Co. (Japan), Muller Technology Group, Yizumi, Matsui Technologies, Haitian Huayuan Machinery, and SwitchOn
Discussions will focus on AI-enabled manufacturing, predictive analytics, smart factories, automation, energy efficiency and defect reduction technologies that are transforming plastics processing worldwide.
Summit will explore emerging opportunities for Injection Moulding companies across Renewable Energy by Geon – Green Energy ON, Defence & Aerospace by Jyoti World, Medical & Pharma Applications by CHIMEI Corporation (Taiwan) and Ambica Corporation (Japan), along with other high-growth manufacturing sectors.
The Summit will also feature an invited presentation on "Current Trends of Plastics in EV Vehicles" by TAfe AI-powered Manufacturing Excellence will also be a key focus area.
The Day 2 session will feature strategic perspectives on investment, brand building, sustainability, and regulatory developments from leading industry experts including, Coca-Cola India, and Director, CSIR Institute of Microbial Technology & Former Advisor, FSSAI
Also the Keynote Session Address by Ex. CEO, Unilever.
PET Packaging will be one of the major highlights of Day 2, featuring focused discussions on Premiumization in Alcoholic Beverage Packaging, Ethnic Beverage Growth, Non-Alcoholic Beverage Opportunities, Bottled Water Sustainability, rPET Packaging Innovation and advanced PET processing technologies
Leading industry experts from TPAC Packaging | Husky Technologies | Diageo | Pernod Ricard | Allied Blenders & Distillers | GM Breweries | Associated Alcohol and Breweries | Lahori Zeera | Megha Fruit Processing (Jeeru Soda) | Reliance Consumer Products | ITC | Davat Beverages | Reliance Industries | Krones India | Gallons Premium Water | Neer Nation | RCPL and other major beverage organizations will discuss the future of beverage packaging and evolving consumer demands.
A dedicated Panel Discussion on "Opportunities & Challenges with Recycling Content under EPR Regulations" will bring together leading recyclers, rPET producers and circular economy experts including leaders from IVL(Indorama Ventures Ltd.) | JB Ecotex | Dodhia Ind | Dalmia Polypro | Pashupati Group | Ribotl Solutions and AVI Global Plast to discuss the evolving recycling ecosystem and regulatory landscape.
The Summit will further showcase cutting-edge innovations in PET and rPET manufacturing through Global technology leaders including Cosmo First Limited | Alternicq Limited | SACMI IMOLA | AGR International | CYPET Technologies | UFlex Group | Piovan | MAS | SIPA S.p.A. and other leading solution providers.
The Summit will also feature a dedicated Blow Moulding Technology Session, bringing together leading industry experts from Reliance Industries Limited | SSF Plastics India | Shriji Polymers | Uniloy and Leo Precision to discuss the Next Generation of Blow Moulding Technologies
The Summit will focus extensively on Sustainability Solutions, Circular Economy and the Future of Responsible Plastics Manufacturing. Global sustainability leaders from CIPET | Alliance to End Plastic Waste | Creative Technoplast and Chemco Kandoi leading organizations will discuss HolyGrail 2.0 & HolyGrail 2030, sustainable polymers for blow moulded packaging, recycling ecosystem development, and the impact of geopolitical developments on India's packaging industry.
A dedicated Panel Discussion on "Upgrading the PCR Collection and Sorting Ecosystem" will bring together industry leaders from Maharashtra State Council, Assocham ,Reliance Industries, Ishitva Robotic Systems, Kandui Industries, Ganesha Ecosphere, IDVB Recycling and Vrindavan Plastic Industries to deliberate on strengthening India's recycling infrastructure, improving collection and sorting efficiencies, enhancing material recovery and quality, scaling PCR availability, and accelerating the transition towards a more circular and sustainable plastics economy.
Invest in Oman: Emerging Opportunities in Petrochemicals & Manufacturing
The Summit will feature a special address on "Invest in Oman" by Sulaiman Al Ghafri, highlighting the growing investment opportunities across Oman’s petrochemicals, polymers, manufacturing, logistics, and industrial sectors.
More than 60+ Exhibitors are expected to showcase advanced processing machinery, moulds and tooling systems, recycling technologies, automation solutions, sustainable materials, specialty compounds, resins, additives, and next-generation packaging innovations.
Leadership Perspective
Speaking ahead of the Summit, Nidhi Verma, Founder & MD, ElitePlus++ Business Services said:
"The 11th Injection, Blow Moulding & PET International Summit & Exhibition – 2026 is being held at a defining moment when the Global Rigid Plastics Moulding & Packaging industry is recalibrating itself in response to changing geopolitical dynamics, evolving sustainability priorities, supply-chain realignment, and future manufacturing requirements.
About the Organiser
ElitePlus++ Business Services is a leading Global organizer of business summits and exhibitions across plastics, polymers, petrochemicals, packaging, sustainability, and circular economy sectors, with more than 16 years of excellence and over 100 international business events.
With continued support from the Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals (DCPC), Government of India, the organization remains committed to strengthening industry ecosystems, promoting sustainability, fostering technology advancement, and enabling Global collaboration.
A quick glimpse into ElitePlus++ Global Industry Platforms and the scale of our Plastics, Packaging, Recycling & Sustainability ecosystem can be viewed below:
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