India Leads at Beijing Printing Symposium: Sudhir Chopra Champions Simplified, Sustainable Solutions

The Symposium on the Future Development of the Printing Industry, themed ‘How to Make Printing Simpler’, took place at the Arton Art Group in Beijing, organized by China Print Magazine. The event, attended by over 150 global industry leaders, spotlighted sustainable, intelligent, and integrated innovations, with India’s contributions, led by Sudhir Chopra, taking centre stage.

Sudhir Chopra, representing India, captivated the audience with his paper on the Development of the Indian Printing Industry. He outlined India’s dynamic $25 billion printing market, which has grown at a CAGR of 5.2% since 2022, driven by a surge in digital printing, now accounting for 35% of the sector’s output. Chopra emphasized India’s leadership in adopting sustainable practices, noting that 20% more printing firms have shifted to recycled paper and eco-friendly inks over the past three years, reducing environmental impact by an estimated 15%. He highlighted how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which make up 70% of India’s printing sector, are leveraging cost-effective automation to streamline workflows, cutting production times by up to 30%. Chopra also showcased India’s advancements in packaging printing, with biodegradable materials now comprising 25% of the market, aligning with the symposium’s theme of simplifying processes while prioritizing sustainability.
In the opening address, Jiying Liu, President of China Print Magazine, presented ‘Status Quo and Trend of the Chinese Printing Industry’. Liu noted that China’s $180 billion printing market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% through 2030, with 60% of firms adopting energy-efficient technologies to meet environmental standards. Hyejeong Ahn, Director of Graphics World, discussed the Development Trend of the Korean Printing Industry, highlighting Korea’s $12 billion market and its 15% increase in automation since 2022, which has reduced turnaround times by 30% through AI-assisted tools and high-speed printers.
Yue Sun, Board Director & Product Director at Rex Printing Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd, presented ‘How to Make Printing Easier’, introducing cloud-based systems that cut setup times by 40% and energy-efficient equipment that reduces consumption by 25%. Sun’s vision complemented Chopra’s emphasis on accessible, scalable technologies for SMEs.
The delegation toured Beijing Jiexunjia Colour Printing Co., Ltd, observing the Landa S10 Nano graphic Printing Press, which produces 6,500 sheets per hour with 50% less waste than traditional presses. This visit resonated with Chopra’s insights on how advanced machinery can simplify operations for Indian SMEs, enhancing efficiency and sustainability. The symposium concluded with discussions on global collaboration, with Chopra’s presentation sparking interest in India’s scalable, sustainable solutions. China Print Magazine announced a 2026 summit to build on these ideas, with India poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the industry’s future.