HIPLEX 2026 Roadshow Held in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, July 18, 2026: The roadshow for HIPLEX 2026, India’s third largest plastics exhibition, was held on Saturday evening at ITC Kakatiya, Hyderabad, setting the stage for one of the country’s biggest plastics industry events.
The roadshow was inaugurated by Dhannarapu Srinivas Gupta, Superintendent of Police – Vigilance & Enforcement.
Organised by the Telangana and Andhra Plastics Manufacturers Association (TAAPMA), HIPLEX 2026 will be held from August 7 to 10, 2026, at HITEX Exhibition Centre, Hyderabad. The triennial international exhibition is being organised with the support of the Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India; 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 four-day exhibition.
Themed “The Rise of Atmanirbhar & Viksit Bharat in Amrit Kaal: Invest to Transform,” HIPLEX 2026 will showcase cutting-edge machinery, raw materials, processing technologies, recycling solutions, automation, sustainability initiatives and finished products across the entire plastics value chain.
Addressing the gathering, Dhannarapu Srinivas Gupta said that plastics are often viewed only through the lens of pollution, whereas modern life and industry are deeply 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 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.”
Emphasising sustainable practices, he added: Plastics are not the problem; irresponsible disposal is. Plastics have transformed healthcare, agriculture, packaging, infrastructure and manufacturing. Our responsibility is to ensure every plastic product is collected, recycled and reused.”
He further observed from hospitals to automobiles, and from agriculture to aerospace, plastics are indispensable. 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.”
Speaking on the occasion, Meela Jayadev, Convener, HIPLEX 2026, said the plastics industry continues to be a key driver of India’s manufacturing growth.
He noted that South India offers a large pool of skilled manpower, while Telangana has emerged as one of the country’s fastest-growing economies, with its per capita income doubling and Gross State Domestic Product nearly tripling over the past twelve years, making the state an attractive destination for manufacturing investments.
Highlighting the growth of HIPLEX, he said the previous edition in 2023 featured 480 exhibitors, attracted over 41,600 business visitors, and occupied 17,000 square metres of exhibition space. Building on that success, HIPLEX 2026 has expanded to 26,000 square metres, making it the largest edition in the event’s history.
HIPLEX 2026 is more than an exhibition; it is a platform that brings together innovation, investment, sustainability and business opportunities under one roof. As India’s plastics industry moves towards a circular economy and greater self-reliance, HIPLEX will showcase the technologies and partnerships that will shape the future of manufacturing, said Narendra Baldwa, President, TAAPMA
One of the major attractions will be the Recycling Pavilion, which will demonstrate the circular economy in action, including how 25 discarded plastic bottles can be converted into a T-shirt. Visitors will also witness innovative 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.
Participants and visitors will represent diverse sectors such as packaging, automotive, infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture, consumer goods and industrial manufacturing.
With its strong industrial ecosystem, progressive policies, world-class infrastructure and strategic location, Hyderabad has emerged as one of South India’s leading hubs for the plastics and polymer industry. HIPLEX 2026 is expected to generate significant business opportunities, foster collaborations and accelerate technology adoption across the sector.
Industry stakeholders, manufacturers, traders, technology providers, investors and professionals are invited to participate in HIPLEX 2026 and explore new avenues for growth, innovation and sustainability.