India Paper Expo 2026 is a three-day B2B trade fair for the paper, pulp and packaging industries, taking place from 14 to 16 October 2026 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (NESCO), Goregaon East, Mumbai, and is aimed at mill owners, converters, machinery buyers and packaging professionals.
The show is organised by RX India (Reed Exhibitions India) and is held annually; the previous edition ran from 11 to 13 September 2025. It is open to trade visitors only and is co-located with India Folding Carton and IndiaCorr Expo, so a single visit covers paper making, carton converting and corrugated packaging. Industrial Front has already previewed the corrugated side of the event in our IndiaCorr Expo 2026 guide.
What to Expect at India Paper Expo 2026
The organiser positions the fair around machinery and equipment for the full paper value chain. Exhibitor categories include complete paper mill systems, bag and cup manufacturing machines, pumps, valves and testing devices. The headline themes for this edition are automation, resource efficiency and digitalisation, which reflect the pressure on mills to cut energy and water use while keeping output steady. Exhibitor lists, speaker line-ups and product launches are still being confirmed by the organiser, so check the official channels closer to the show.
Who Should Attend India Paper Expo?
The fair suits paper and board mill owners, plant and maintenance heads, procurement managers, packaging converters, paper-cup and paper-bag manufacturers, and suppliers of process equipment and instrumentation. Visitors typically use a show like this to compare machinery side by side, shortlist suppliers, meet technical teams in person and benchmark new automation options before committing to capital spend.
Dates, Venue and How to Register
India Paper Expo 2026 runs from Wednesday 14 October to Friday 16 October 2026 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, NESCO, Western Express Highway, Goregaon East, Mumbai 400063. Visitor access is restricted to industry professionals, and registration is handled through the organiser’s website at indiapaperexpo.com. You can also track the listing and set a reminder on MeetGrow: India Paper Expo 2026 on MeetGrow.
Why Paper and Packaging Professionals Shouldn’t Miss This Expo
Indian paper makers are running through a period of tight raw-material supply and shifting prices. Our coverage of kraft paper prices firming as waste paper imports fall short shows how exposed mills are to recovered-fibre availability, while the record output at B&B Triplewall shows how much efficiency gains matter. Demand from e-commerce, food packaging and the move away from single-use plastics keeps pushing converters towards paper-based formats. A show that brings mill machinery, folding carton and corrugated suppliers into one venue gives buyers a practical way to plan upgrades across the chain.
Visitors should plan to pre-register, map the machinery halls in advance and book supplier meetings for each day, since three days is short for a show that spans mill equipment, converting lines and packaging technology. Exhibitors, meanwhile, can use the fair to meet buyers from across western India, where the paper and packaging cluster around Mumbai, Gujarat and Maharashtra is concentrated.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is India Paper Expo 2026?
India Paper Expo 2026 takes place from 14 to 16 October 2026 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (NESCO), Goregaon East, Mumbai.
Who organises India Paper Expo?
The fair is organised by RX India, the Indian arm of Reed Exhibitions, and is held every year.
How can I register for India Paper Expo 2026?
Trade visitors can register through the official website, indiapaperexpo.com, and follow the event listing on MeetGrow for updates.
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