Episode #5

The print and packaging industry is optimistic about the Budget 2021-22. Although there were was no relief for print or packaging, industry leaders believe that infra spend bodes well for the industry even though the struggle with paper price hikes plus shipment logistics continue ...  

India is investing. Podcast #4 looks at the influx of Bobst and DGM, Canon and Duplo, Esko and Thermoflexx, QIPC and Indus Analytics. An overview of how the print and packaging is rising to the challenges of the pandemic and, eyeing the longer term, by exploring new markets

If current trends continue, the amount of plastic waste polluting the oceans will grow to 29 million metric tonnes a year by 2040, the equivalent of 50kg for every metre of coastline in the world. Podcast #3 looks at plastic packaging and wonders if we can manage the plastic waste conundrum

What is the status of the printed book especially during the pandemic? Podcast #2 explains the importance of 46 volumes of the Dastan-e Amir Hamza and then, it travels to book print firms in Jalhander and Faridabad and Meerut to the fact that Amazon world-wide has over 32 million print titles on its site

Speak Up With Ramu - Podcast #1 looks at packaging trends; and the significance of PE giant Blackstone. Plus how the brands' focus on small towns and rural markets has led to consumption of small and affordable packs. And above all, the X factor: China.