SHRI MANOJ R. SHAH

President-AIPMA

Friends,

First and foremost, congratulations to the Export Team led by Shri Arvind Mehta for compiling this gigantic and one-of-its-kind export study – a comprehensive reference document covering 21 countries, which is sure to be a valuable asset for the entire Plastics Industry.

The All India Plastics Manufacturers' Association (AIPMA), established in 1945, is the oldest and largest apex body serving the Indian Plastics Industry – now proudly in its 79th year of dedicated service. With nearly 90% of the industry comprising MSMEs, AIPMA continues to work tirelessly to uplift and empower the sector.

AIPMA has a Pan India presence, with regional offices, dedicated staff, and a strong leadership team including Vice Presidents and 40 Honorary elected members actively heading its wide spectrum of services and initiatives.

Key Focus Areas:

  • Government Advocacy: Issues like anti-dumping duties, import duties on finished plastic products, BIS standards, FTAs, MSME concerns, and non-tariff barriers.
  • Pre-Budget Representation: Notably, AIPMA was recently invited by the Ministry of Finance for a direct interaction with Hon'ble Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman.
  • Engagement with Ministries: AIPMA maintains active dialogue with key ministries such as DCPC, MoEF, Commerce & Industry, Finance, and MSME, and is effectively pursuing initiatives like the Plug-and-Play scheme and TUF.

Export & Import Substitution Cell

A dedicated office at AIPMA has undertaken an in-depth study to boost exports and encourage local manufacturing of imported products.

  • Targeting 4X growth in exports of finished plastic goods over the next 3 years
  • Study covers 21 countries to identify key export opportunities
  • An Export Cell is being set up to guide members on What, Where & How to export

Import Substitution Initiative

AIPMA's focused study identifies opportunities to curb ₹40,000 Cr+ worth of imported low- cost plastic products - a major scope for Indian manufacturers to replace these with locally made alternatives.

Three Key Exhibitions by AIPMA

  • Plastivision India 2027 (21st – 25th January, 2027)– World's 4th largest plastics show in Mumbai
  • 2nd GCPRS (17th - 20th June, 2025) –India's first Govt-initiated show on Recycling & Sustainability
  • PLASTIWORLD 2026 – Global exhibition focusing on exports & imports of plastic products

Industry Services & Activities

  • Job Fairs, Seminars, Webinars, Conferences, Delegations
  • Plastics News – Readership of over 1 million global decision-makers
  • Networking with 100+ Indian & 10+ foreign plastics associations
  • Digital Library & Data Centre – In line with Govt of India's initiatives
  • Membership & Certificate of Origin services
  • Environmental Cell – Supporting EPR and OCS compliance

Trade Delegations

Organized visits to leading international shows like Chinaplas, K, and NPE

AIPMA’s AMTEC (Arvind Mehta Technology and Entrepreneurship Centre)

A Centre of Excellence for Plastics Product Innovation & to promote high quality industrial services and Technology for rapid growth of plastics and its applications AMTEC is poised to help the MSME's in overall development and reducing production time. AMTEC give training, graduate them and employment them as well

Tool, Mould, Product Design

Knowledge partner: Siemens

Knowledge partner: CAD CAM Galaxy

Autodesk AutoCAD
Fusion 360
3ds Max
3D Printing - Basic

Knowledge partner: AMTEC

3D Printing - Advance

Knowledge partner: 3D Systems

Reverse Engineering & 3D Scanning

Knowledge partner: ZEISS

Plastic Packaging
Industrial Management Programmes

Knowledge partner: SSA Business Solutions

Knowledge partner: Yudo

Recycling

Knowledge partner: NEPRA and Ishitva

Let us move forward with a shared vision to elevate the Indian plastics industry to new global heights - United in purpose, driven by Innovation, and Committed to Excellence.

Manoj R. Shah

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