Consumer companies call on government for allowing manufacturing of essentials in red zonesDabur India, maker of Real juice and Vatika shampoo, said while recent guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs will definitely he...
Packaging cos cleared to work during lockdownFood companies heaved a sigh of relief as the government has allowed packaging material makers to operate during the lockdown, but many sai...
Coke, Pepsi, Bisleri partner to launch plastic waste management entityRepresentatives of PACE said the participating companies will infuse investments upwards of Rs 1,000 crore on mobilising and converging ass...
Industry players join hands to launch packaging waste management venture, aim to mobilise Rs 1K crThe vision of this venture is to ensure that no recyclable packaging material ends up in landfills by 2025.
PE firm Advent acquires Manjushree TechnopackAs part of the transaction, Advent purchased all the shares owned by existing investor Kedaara Capital and a portion of the promoters Kedia...
Advent to buy majority stake in ManjushreeIndia’s packaging industry is gripped by an unprecedented global consolidation and promoter’s of India’s largest speciality packaging packa...
Advent, SCG in final talks for a stake in ManjushreeDomestic PE firm Kedaara Capital holds about 24% stake in Manjushree, India's largest PET manufacturer, while the rest is held by promoter ...
Multiple changes in plastic use norms confuse industries in MaharashtraThe Maharashtra government said in March that companies selling water and beverages in PET bottles with less than 500 ml capacity would be ...
KKR, Advent, Carlyle in race to buy ManjushreeKedaara Capital, which handles two PE funds worth about $1.3 billion, had acquired 24% in Manjushree at a valuation of about $100 million i...
Operational creditors file application to stop Alok's liquidationCreditors said the company has been generating revenues. A sudden closure will have a disastrous effect on its large vendor base and their ...
The ET POLYMERS Awards 2017 – Platform for the Plastics IndustryThe ET POLYMERS Awards 2017 – A Much Needed Awards Platform for the Plastics Industry Worldwide Media Pvt Ltd (WWM) organized THE ECONOMIC ...
Manjushree Technopak acquires Varahi Polymers; deal estimated at Rs 350 croreThis is Manjushree Technopack’s first acquisition and will pit it directly against multinational packaging company Tetrapak.
Bioplastics offer hope but add new segregation woesBioplastic is a common term used for any material that has properties similar to plastic but is manufactured using natural substances.
National Conference on Packaging Waste held in Bengaluru“There is a lot of misinformation about plastics in our country,” said Vimal Kedia, Chairman of Indian Institute of Packaging - Bangalore C...
Companies like Coca-Cola, Britannia, Parle, ITC and others target packaging to cut production costsThe maker of Thums Up and Coke colas has cut its packaging costs per bottle by 7%-10% after reducing the height of bottle cap and neck of a...
Liquor companies serve old wine in small 60 ml bottle; sales doubleDemand for 60-ml bottles has increased significantly as they are pocket-friendly and serve as a trial for consumers looking to upgrade.
Making umbrellas to packaging: How Vimal Kedia made Manjushree Technopack a Rs 360 crore firmFrom making umbrellas in Guwahati to packaging in Bangalore, Vimal Kedia has made more than one successful transition.