Presidents Desk

Dear Members,

Greetings from Organization of Plastics Processors of India!

The financial year 2026-2027 has begun in a very uncertain environment. Even as on date the status of the West Asia Crisis is not clear.

In order to reduce the impact of the West Asia Crisis on the Plastic Processing Industry, Department of Revenue issued a notification pertaining to exemption from payment of Customs Duty on 40 Petrochemicals and Plastic Polymers till 30th June 2026.

OPPI has also submitted a Representation to GST Council and its members to reduce GST Rate on Plastic Polymers and Plastic Value added products from 18% to 5%.

OPPI Secretariat has been following up with the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas to ensure adequate supply of Commercial/ Industrial LPG to the Plastic Processing Plants, which depend on LPG to a large extent.

Seminar on “APPLICATION OF AI IN PLASTIC PROCESSING INDUSTRY” AND “SHAPING NEW GENERATION SMART FACTORIES” is scheduled on Thursday 21st May 2026, at The Club Mumbai, D.N. Nagar, Andheri West, Mumbai from 9:00 AM To 5:00 PM.

Application of AI in Plastic Processing Industry
The Plastic Industry has always been driven by precision, efficiency, and innovation. Today, with the integration of Artificial Intelligence, we are entering a new era of smart manufacturing, where machines don’t just operate – they learn, predict, and optimize.

Plastic processing involves complex variables – temperature, pressure, material now, cooling time – all of which must be perfectly controlled to achieve high – quality output. Traditionally, this has relied heavily on human expertise and trial-and-error methods. However, AI is now changing this completely.

Shaping New Generation Smart Factories
It refers to transforming traditional manufacturing into intelligent, connected, and highly efficient production ecosystem – often aligned with industry 4.0.

A smart factory is a digitally integrated manufacturing environment where machines, systems, and humans communicate in real time to optimize production.

All OPPI Members are requested to participate in the Seminar scheduled on 21st May 2026 and understand the Core Technologies driving Smart Factories.

With Best Wishes,
Pradeep Rathod
President, OPPI