Shardul Sharma
Correspondent-Mumbai
Shardul has been working and editorially contributing to both Indian Printer and Publisher and Packaging South Asia since 2011, covering the western regions of India. He has extensively covered variety of verticals in both printing and packaging industries. On personal front, he has keen interest in sports and music.
Packaging costs surge as West Asia conflict squeezes India’s FMCG and alcohol sectors
India’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies, as well as leading liquor and beer brands, are witnessing a sharp rise in packaging costs as the...
Sacmi’s tethered caps, digital packaging ecosystem at Plastindia 2026
At PlastIndia 2026 in Delhi, Sacmi Engineering India presented a comprehensive portfolio of cap and preform manufacturing solutions, combining sustainability-focused innovations with high-speed production...
TAF Connect conference in Mumbai highlights ways to combat counterfeiting
The Authentication Solution Providers’ Association (ASPA) hosted the TAF Connect conference in Mumbai on 16 March, bringing together industry leaders, regulators, technology providers and...
Labels specialist Janus International bets on steady growth and design-led innovation in India’s spirits...
For Janus International owner Denver Annunciation, the Brews & Spirits Expo 2025 in Bengaluru reaffirmed why the show has become a key fixture on...
Alcobev retailers call for consumer-first stores at Brews & Spirits Expo 2025
A session on retail at the Brews & Spirits Expo 2025 held from 27 to 29 November 2025 at the KTPO Convention Centre in...
Uppal Brewers bets on being proudly Indian whisky with Soorahi and Madhvan
Uppal Brewers and Distillers has entered India’s crowded whisky market with a clear focus on Indian identity, value-led premium positioning, and measured expansion, according...
Manjushree Packtek’s compostable paper packaging at Brews & Spirits Expo 2025
Manjushree Packtek, a Bengaluru-based sustainable paper packaging venture, used the Brews & Spirits Expo 2025 in Bangalore in late November to highlight its range...
Boix’s Spanish-built Q1530 box and tray forming system at PackMack Asia 2025
At PackMach Asia 2025 in Mumbai, Spanish manufacturer Boix showcased its Q1530 box and tray forming machine, drawing attention from converters and packaging buyers...
Pidilite sharpens focus on F&B packaging, rolls out new-gen hotmelt adhesives
At the PackMach Asia exhibition in Mumbai, Ashok Narayan, chief – sales & marketing for industrial adhesives at Pidilite Industries, outlined the company’s growing...
Nipra Industries unveils pry-off crown caps at drinktec india
At drinktec India 2025 in Mumbai, Nipra Industries formally rolled out its new pry-off crown caps, marking the company’s first major entry into the...
