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CONFERENCE REPORT
Boost India’s Export of Plastic Finished
Products by 4X in 3 Years
Date: 24th September 2025  Venue: The LaLit Hotel, Mumbai
Opening Ceremony
The conference commenced on a solemn and
uplifting note with the soulful rendition of the
National Anthem, instilling a deep sense of na-
tional pride among all present. This was followed
by the traditional ceremonial lamp lighting, sym-
bolizing the triumph of knowledge, the spirit of
growth, and the path toward collective progress.
Esteemed dignitaries, distinguished speakers,
committee members, office bearers, and dele-
gates came together in this auspicious moment,
formally marking the inauguration of the day’s
proceedings.
Inaugural Sessionion
Welcome Address – Mr. R. Manoj Shah, Presi-
dent, AIPMA
In his welcome address, Mr. R. Manoj Shah, Pres-
ident of AIPMA, greeted dignitaries, industry
leaders, and participants in Mumbai, describing
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the city as a hub of enterprise and innovation. He
underlined India’s opportunity to transform into
an export-driven plastics industry, led by MSMEs
and aligned with the “Make in India, Make for the
World” vision. Referring to the 21-country export
study unveiled in Delhi, he urged the industry to
translate insights into action, emphasizing that
the conference is a platform to foster partner-
ships, market access, technology adoption, and
financing—critical to positioning India as a trust-
ed global sourcing hub for plastic finished prod-
ucts.
Address by Shri Arvind Mehta – Chairman,
AIPMA Governing Council & Export Study Cell
Shri Arvind Mehta, Chairman of AIPMA Gov-
erning Council & Export Study Cell, spotlighted
Mumbai’s vital role in India’s polymer revolution.
He noted that while India is home to over 50,000
manufacturers, its share in the USD 1,300 billion
global plastics trade remains just 0.96%. Stress-
ing the urgency to quadruple exports within
three years, he framed this mission as pivotal
for job creation, livelihoods, and India’s global
recognition. Calling on industry leaders, policy-
makers, and entrepreneurs to be torchbearers
of this transformation, he affirmed that India is
prepared not just to participate but to lead in the
global plastics trade.
Guest of Honour – Shri R. K. Mishra, I.R.S.,
Addl. Director General of Foreign Trade, DGFT
Shri R. K. Mishra, I.R.S., Additional Director Gen-
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