From the Presidents Desk
Vol No. 14, Issue No. 06, December 2025
Dear Members,
Greetings from Organization of Plastics Processors of India!
We are about to say goodbye to 2025. Though 2025, gave some tense moments to the plastic processors, by and large the Plastic Processors did well during the year.
I wish all OPP! members and their families a Very Happy, Prosperous, Peaceful and Healthy 2026.
The Gazette of India dated November 12, 2025 rescinded the Quality Control Orders on Plastic Polymers issued by the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Govt. of India.
Thus, the Plastic Processors can access key Plastic Polymers at globally competitive prices. The United States imposed 25%”reciprocal”tariff on many Indian exports starting August 7, 2025. Later, an additional 25% “penalty” tariff was added (linked to India’s continued purchases of Russian oil), raising the overall levy on many goods to 50%. Government Of India and the Industry have taken following actions to Counter/ Offset the Impact,
- Export diversification & market outreach
- Relief and support measures for exporters
- Trying to negotiate with the US – trade talks & bilateral agreement efforts
- Leveraging domestic manufacturing and self-reliance
Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals had convened a meeting on 24 December 2025 to discuss ‘Minimum Import Price (MIP)’ on PVC Suspension Grade. We have submitted a detailed representation on MIP to the Joint Secretary (Petrochemicals). We look at the year 2026 with hope and optimism.
Plastindia 2026 is scheduled from 5th to 1 O February 2026 at Bharat Mandapam. As Chairman of the National Advisory Board, I assure you that Plastindia 2026 will be the best exhibition held so far.
We had meetings with the GST Council Members and other authorities regarding the reduction of GST on Plastic Products.
The Union Budget 2026 will be presented on 1st February 2026. OPPI has submitted various suggestions for the Union Budget 2026.
Government of India has allowed private companies to establish Nuclear Power Generating Units. We assume that this decision will provide good quality power at reasonable cost.
With Best Wishes,
Pradeep Rathod
President, OPPI