Presidents Desk

Dear Members,

Greetings from Organization of Plastics Processors of India!

The OPP! Members who were at Plastindia 2026 will share my view that Plastindia 2026 stands out as a powerful global platform for the plastics industry. It offers Indian exhibitors an unmatched opportunity to showcase products, machinery and advanced polymers to a worldwide audience, while also attracting international players keen to engage with India’s rapidly expanding manufacturing base.

Smt. Rekha Gupta, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Delhi officially inaugurated PLASTINDIA 2026 – with a strong focus on sustainability and industry growth. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, she appreciated the proactive efforts of the plastics industry in promoting sustainability, particularly applauding the organization of PLASTI NDIA 2026 as a zero-waste exhibition.

On the second day of the exhibition, Plastindia Foundation organized the PLASTINDIA Global CEO Conclave 2026 in association with CNBC-TV18. The inaugural session was headlined by Shri Jitin Prasada, Hon’ble Minister of State in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry; and Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. The opening plenary address was delivered by Mr. Nikhil R. Meswani, Executive Director, Reliance Industries Ltd., highlighting industrial competitiveness and future investment opportunities.

India and the US have decided to defer the proposed three-day meeting of their trade negotiators to finalize the text of the interim pact as Washington resets global tariffs after the country’s Supreme Court struck down the Donald Trump administration’s sweeping reciprocal duty regime. New Delhi is also likely to seek legal opinion on implications of the judgment.

The meeting will be rescheduled at a mutually convenient date. Both sides favour discussions being scheduled after evaluation of latest developments and their implications.

Indian exporters are rushing to ship as much as possible to the United States amid fears that President Donald Trump may increase the 15% tariff announced on Saturday after the 150 day window. Exporters are in talks with US buyers to maximize shipments and are working through holidays to expedite dispatches.

We hope the US- India Trade deal will be in our favour!

With Best Wishes,
Pradeep Rathod
President, OPPI