Holostik India has received the IFCA Star Awards 2026 in the ‘Carton Packaging: Innovations & Creativity, including Shapes, New Applications and New Forms’ category. The award, from the Indian Flexible Packaging and Folding Carton Manufacturers Association (IFCA), recognizes the company’s work on packaging solutions that combine creativity, functionality and security.

The company said the recognition reflects its focus on developing such solutions. As packaging moves beyond product presentation to play a role in brand differentiation and protection, Holostik is exploring new possibilities in packaging design and applications.

According to the company, its expertise in security printing, holography, authentication and brand protection allows it to bring security elements into packaging while maintaining the desired visual and functional appeal. This approach is said to help brands create distinctive packaging while adding an extra layer of product protection.

Shobhit Gupta, joint managing director, Holostik Group, said: “We are delighted to receive this recognition at the IFCA Star Awards 2026. The award reflects our continued efforts to innovate in packaging and develop solutions that bring together creativity, functionality and security. We remain focused on creating packaging solutions that deliver greater value to brands while supporting their efforts towards stronger product protection and consumer trust.”

The recognition also highlights the growing role of carton packaging innovation in helping brands differentiate products, strengthen brand identity and create meaningful consumer experiences. By combining packaging capabilities with its expertise in brand protection, Holostik continues to explore solutions that address both the creative and security requirements of modern packaging.

Holostik India provides anti-counterfeiting, brand protection, security printing, holography, labels, packaging and digital authentication solutions for brands across industries.