The roadshow for HIPLEX 2026, India’s third-largest plastics exhibition, was held on Saturday night at ITC Kakatiya, Hyderabad, setting the stage for one of the country’s major plastics industry events.
The roadshow was inaugurated by Dhannarapu Srinivas Gupta, superintendent of police – vigilance and enforcement.
Organized by the Telangana and Andhra Plastics Manufacturers Association (TAAPMA), HIPLEX 2026 will be held from 7 to 10 August 2026, at HITEX Exhibition Centre, Hyderabad. The triennial international exhibition is being organized with the support of the Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India; the Government of Telangana; CIPET, and other industry partners.
More than 500 exhibitors are expected to participate, while over 50,000 business visitors, including manufacturers, technology providers, buyers, investors, policymakers and entrepreneurs from India and abroad, are expected to visit the 4-day exhibition.
Themed ‘The Rise of Atmanirbhar & Viksit Bharat in Amrit Kaal: Invest to Transform,’ HIPLEX 2026 will showcase machinery, raw materials, processing technologies, recycling solutions, automation, sustainability initiatives and finished products across the plastics value chain.
Addressing the gathering, Gupta said that plastics are often viewed only through the lens of pollution, whereas modern life and industry are dependent on them. “The challenge before us is not to eliminate plastics but to use them responsibly, recycle them effectively and build a sustainable circular economy,” he said.
He said the plastics sector is one of India’s major employment generators. “Nearly 40,000 manufacturing units provide livelihoods to around 18 lakh people. While plastics are frequently blamed for pollution, it is equally true that no modern industry or household can function without them. Responsible use and scientific waste management – not rejection – is the way forward,” he said.
Emphasizing sustainable practices, he added, “Plastics are not the problem; irresponsible disposal is. The real debate should not be ‘plastics versus environment’ but how we make plastics part of a sustainable future through innovation, recycling and responsible consumption.”
Meela Jayadev, convener, HIPLEX 2026, said the plastics industry continues to be a key driver of India’s manufacturing growth. “HIPLEX 2026 has expanded to 26,000 square meters, making it the largest edition in the event’s history,” he said. “HIPLEX 2026 is more than an exhibition; it is a platform that brings together innovation, investment, sustainability and business opportunities under one roof.”
One of the major attractions will be the Recycling Hall, which will demonstrate the circular economy in action, including how 25 discarded plastic bottles can be converted into a T-shirt. Visitors will also see applications of recycled plastics, including plastic roads, railway sleepers, bricks, benches, bus shelters and houses.
The exhibition will feature live demonstrations of plastics processing machinery, interactive knowledge sessions, business networking opportunities, investment facilitation, technology partnerships and concurrent industry events.
The exhibition profile includes plastics processing machinery, moulds and dies, raw materials, specialty chemicals, masterbatches, printing and packaging solutions, testing equipment, research and development, post-processing technologies and finished plastic products.
