PLASTINDIA 2028: the plastics value chain in New Delhi

10–14 February 2028
Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, India

PLASTINDIA is a professional exhibition for the plastics industry, organised by PlastIndia Foundation. The 2028 edition is scheduled at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Its official exhibitor categories span processing machinery, raw materials, finished products, automation, moulds and dies, recycling, testing, composites and related technologies. The show is relevant to both companies supplying the plastics sector and professionals from industries that use plastics in their products or operations.

Use the exhibition to investigate specific production or sourcing questions: compare machinery against process needs, examine material choices, identify relevant suppliers and discuss technical requirements. The value of a visit depends on selecting the right categories and preparing questions in advance.

Why New Delhi PLASTINDIA matters

Explore production technologies

The official categories include extrusion and moulding machinery, automation, auxiliary and post-production equipment, machinery spares, moulds and dies, testing and 3D printing. Visitors can use this range to compare possible approaches to a defined production challenge rather than treating every display as equally relevant.

Compare materials and finished products

Raw materials, composites and finished products sit alongside processing equipment. Procurement and technical teams can consider how material properties, processing requirements and end-use specifications connect, then use conversations with suppliers to identify what needs further testing or internal review.

Consider recycling and specialist applications

Recycling, energy-saving technologies, medical applications and sports-related plastics are among the categories identified by the organiser. These areas allow visitors to explore specific requirements and technologies within the broader plastics value chain; the current programme and exhibitor roster should be checked with the organiser as they are released.

Who should visit New Delhi PLASTINDIA?

Plastics processors and manufacturers

Useful if you are assessing machinery, materials or production improvements. Prioritise the processes you use—such as extrusion or moulding—and compare equipment capacity, material compatibility, controls, service requirements and the quality checks relevant to your operation.

Procurement teams, traders and distributors

Useful if you source polymers, additives, machinery, components or finished products, or represent suppliers in the plastics sector. Prepare a shortlist of product specifications, target applications, order requirements and questions about supply, technical documentation and support.

Engineers and technical decision-makers

Production, manufacturing and engineering professionals can examine how automation, auxiliary equipment, moulds, dies, testing and post-processing relate to a specific line or product. Bring process parameters and constraints so that discussions can move beyond general product descriptions.

Professionals from plastics-using industries

Companies that use plastic components or materials can explore product categories relevant to their applications. Define the required function, material characteristics, performance conditions and applicable internal standards before comparing alternatives.

Recycling, sustainability and research professionals

Visitors working on recycling, materials recovery, circularity or education can focus on the organiser-listed recycling and materials categories, and identify technologies or questions to investigate further. Confirm specific demonstrations or sessions with the organiser when the 2028 programme is published.

What can you find at New Delhi PLASTINDIA?

Processing and production equipment

• Extrusion machinery
• Moulding and thermoforming machinery
• Auxiliary equipment and post-production systems
• Automation and machinery spares
• Moulds and dies
• Testing and measurement equipment

Materials, components and applications

• Raw materials and composites
• Finished plastic products
• Medical and sports-related plastics
• 3D printing technologies
• Energy-saving solutions

Recycling and related services

• Recycling technologies
• Testing and technical services
• Associated services and industry support

These categories reflect the organiser's published exhibitor profile. The detailed exhibitor list and any category-level counts were not established from the reviewed official pages, so confirm the final product mix before setting appointments.

How to prepare before New Delhi PLASTINDIA

1. Set a practical objective

Choose one or two outcomes for the visit: compare equipment for a defined process, assess alternative materials, identify suppliers for a product category, or understand technologies relevant to recycling or testing. Write down the decision that the information should support.

2. Prepare a technical brief

For machinery, note the process, output requirements, available floor or line constraints, control needs and service questions. For materials, prepare the intended application, processing conditions, performance requirements and any internal specifications. For finished products or components, define the function and quantities or delivery conditions you need to discuss.

3. Prioritise product categories

Use the organiser's exhibitor categories to build a short list. Mark each target as essential, useful or optional. Include connected categories—such as machinery, moulds, testing and materials—only when they address the same purchasing or engineering question.

4. Check event information before travelling

Consult the organiser's website for visitor registration, current access information, the exhibitor directory and programme updates. The official site presents visitor-registration and exhibitor-registration routes; check their current availability and requirements directly with the organiser.

5. Prepare questions for suppliers

• Which process and material combinations is the equipment designed for?
• What output, tolerances or operating conditions should be verified?
• Which moulds, dies, auxiliaries or downstream systems are required?
• What testing or quality-control methods are supported?
• What installation, training, maintenance and spare-parts information is available?
• For recycled materials, what composition and performance documentation can be provided?

How to use the exhibition effectively

At each relevant stand, record company → product or technology → fit with your requirement → evidence to request → next action. For example, when evaluating a moulding system, note the process requirement, the equipment configuration discussed, any compatible mould or auxiliary equipment, and the technical data your team needs to review afterwards.

Compare like with like. Separate claims that can be checked at the show—such as displayed configurations or available documentation—from questions requiring a later test, quotation or engineering review. Ask permission before recording confidential technical details, and agree a clear follow-up rather than assuming an informal conversation is a commitment.

Plan your time at New Delhi PLASTINDIA

The exhibition runs for five days, 10–14 February 2028. A single day may suit visitors with a narrow sourcing brief and a short list of priority categories. More time may be useful when your work spans materials, machinery, moulds, testing and recycling, or when you need to compare several technical approaches. Build the day around your highest-priority categories, leave time for follow-up conversations and check the official floor plan and programme when available. No hall-by-hall schedule is included here because a current official floor plan was not verified.

After New Delhi PLASTINDIA: turn observations into decisions

Within a few days, organise notes by immediate requirement, potential supplier and broader market information. For each priority contact, record the product discussed, the evidence still needed, the person responsible for follow-up and a realistic next step. Request technical specifications, material data, testing evidence, quotations or service information only where they are relevant to your decision.

Compare offers against the same requirements and involve engineering, quality and procurement colleagues as appropriate. A conversation at the exhibition is a starting point for evaluation, not a substitute for internal qualification, product testing or commercial due diligence.

Who should consider exhibiting at New Delhi PLASTINDIA?

The organiser lists manufacturers and suppliers across plastics processing machinery, raw materials, finished products, composites, moulds and dies, automation, auxiliary and post-production systems, recycling, testing, 3D printing and related categories. The format may be relevant to companies seeking to present equipment or materials to plastics professionals and user industries.

Before committing, define the audience and business objective for your stand: demonstrate a particular technology, explain a material application, meet distributors, or gather qualified technical enquiries. Decide what evidence, product samples, demonstrations and staff expertise are needed to support that objective. Check the organiser's current exhibitor information for participation conditions, stand options and deadlines; none should be assumed from earlier editions.

New Delhi PLASTINDIA visitor checklist

Before

• ☐ Define the purchasing, engineering or market question you want to address.
• ☐ Review the organiser's latest visitor information and registration requirements.
• ☐ Prioritise relevant machinery, materials and product categories.
• ☐ Prepare technical specifications and supplier questions.
• ☐ Check the current exhibitor list, programme and venue information when published.

During

• ☐ Compare products against a consistent set of requirements.
• ☐ Record technical evidence needed and the person responsible for follow-up.
• ☐ Separate confirmed specifications from claims requiring later verification.
• ☐ Reserve time for the categories most relevant to your objective.

After

• ☐ Sort contacts by urgency and relevance.
• ☐ Request the documents, samples or quotations needed for evaluation.
• ☐ Compare options with colleagues against the original brief.
• ☐ Agree an internal decision and follow-up timeline.

Is New Delhi PLASTINDIA worth visiting?

It is most relevant to plastics manufacturers, processors, machinery and material buyers, distributors, engineers and professionals from plastics-using industries who have a defined technical or sourcing objective. Its published category range covers the value chain from raw materials and processing equipment to finished products and recycling. Visitors without a plan may find it difficult to compare such a broad field efficiently; a focused brief and prepared questions make the time more useful.

New Delhi PLASTINDIA 2028 at a glance

Make your PLASTINDIA visit purposeful

Start with a clear production, materials or sourcing question; use the exhibition categories to find relevant conversations; and follow up with the evidence needed to make a sound decision. Focus. Compare. Verify. Follow up.

Plastics opportunities in India

Market size and demand

Plastfocus reports that India's plastics exports were USD 12.5 billion in FY 2024–25, compared with USD 11.5 billion in FY 2023–24. This is an aggregate export measure, not a figure for demand in a particular resin, machinery or finished-product segment, and it does not establish commercial returns.

What this could mean for exhibitors and visitors

Given PLASTINDIA's categories, exhibitors may use the show to investigate whether machinery, materials, testing or recycling solutions fit the needs of export-facing plastics businesses. Visitors may compare technologies and materials against their own product and process requirements. Product-level demand, applicable regulations and market-entry conditions require separate verification; the available market evidence is limited.

Discover New Delhi

New Delhi combines the capital's historic sites with a contemporary institutional and cultural landscape. Bharat Mandapam is in New Delhi; the attractions below are Delhi heritage sites rather than claims about the exhibition venue itself.

Qutub Minar

Delhi Tourism identifies Qutub Minar as a heritage attraction and historic monument complex in Delhi.

Humayun's Tomb

Delhi Tourism notes that Humayun's Tomb was built in 1570 and identifies it as the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent.

Visitors with time around the exhibition can consider adding one of these heritage sites to their stay. Confirm current access arrangements with the relevant attraction before making plans.