PlastIndia Foundation is the apex body of major associations, organisations and institutions connected with the plastics industry in India. Among other industry-development activities, it organises the PLASTINDIA series of international plastics exhibitions, conferences and conventions.
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Frequently asked questions
Welcome to the FAQ section, where we address all your questions and concerns related to PLASTINDIA 2028. Discover detailed answers about registration, participation, and event logistics. Stay informed and make your experience at PLASTINDIA smooth and hassle-free.
PLASTINDIA is one of the world's largest plastics industry exhibitions, held in India every two to three years. It brings together exhibitors and visitors from across the plastics value chain — machinery, raw materials, processing, recycling and services — along with conferences, conventions and buyer-seller programmes. The most recent edition, PLASTINDIA 2026 (the 12th edition), was held on 5–10 February 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The next edition is confirmed for 2028.
The most recent edition, PLASTINDIA 2026 (12th International Plastics Exhibition, Conference & Convention), was held on 5–10 February 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. That edition has concluded. The next edition is confirmed for 2028.
PlastIndia Foundation office: +91 22 26832911 / 12 / 13 / 14, email info@plastindia.org or contact@plastindia.org. Website: www.plastindia.org.
Apart from organising the PLASTINDIA Exhibition, PlastIndia Foundation (PIF) undertakes several initiatives for the development and promotion of the Indian plastics industry:
- Industry Representation & Policy Advocacy: Represents the interests of the Indian plastics industry and works closely with Government bodies on matters related to policy, trade, sustainability, and industry development.
- Knowledge & Research: Publishes plastics industry status reports, conducts research, and shares valuable insights and data on the Indian plastics sector.
- Publications: Publishes INSIGHTS – Plastics Industry in Focus, featuring industry news, technology updates, market trends, policy developments, and interviews with industry leaders.
- Conferences, Seminars & Webinars: Organizes conferences to facilitate knowledge sharing, technology awareness, and networking within the plastics industry.
- Education: PlastIndia Foundation is the sponsoring body of Plastindia International University (PIU) at Vapi, Gujarat.
- Sustainability & Circular Economy: Promotes responsible use of plastics, recycling, resource efficiency, and sustainable manufacturing practices across the industry.
- International Business Promotion: Facilitates international collaborations, business networking, and buyer-seller meets to promote the global growth of the Indian plastics industry.
The next edition of PLASTINDIA is confirmed for 2028 and will be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The exact dates are yet to be decided and will be announced on www.plastindia.org.
All PLASTINDIA 2028 announcements — dates, venue, registration and rates — are published first on www.plastindia.org and on PlastIndia Foundation's official social media channels (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube). For specific queries, write to visitor@plastindia.org (visitors), info@plastindia.org (exhibitors) or sponsorship@plastindia.org (advertising and sponsorship).
PLASTINDIA 2026 concluded on 10 February 2026. The next edition is confirmed for 2028.
The next edition of PLASTINDIA is confirmed for 2028 and will be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The exact dates are yet to be decided and will be announced on www.plastindia.org. The dates of PLASTINDIA 2026 (5–10 February 2026) apply only to that past edition. For anything urgent, write to info@plastindia.org.
PLASTINDIA 2028 will be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The exact dates are yet to be decided and will be announced on www.plastindia.org and on the official social media handles.
Visitor registration for PLASTINDIA 2028 has not opened yet. It will open on www.plastindia.org after the exhibition dates are announced. Registrations and passes for PLASTINDIA 2026 were valid only for that edition. For visitor queries, write to visitor@plastindia.org.
Details of the official mobile app for PLASTINDIA 2028 will be published on www.plastindia.org closer to the exhibition, once the dates are confirmed. The PLASTINDIA 2026 app was specific to that edition.
The theme and highlights of PLASTINDIA 2028 will be announced on www.plastindia.org once finalised.
PLASTINDIA 2028 will be the 13th edition of the International Plastics Exhibition, Conference & Convention.
Exhibitor space booking for PLASTINDIA 2028 has not opened yet. It will be announced on www.plastindia.org. For exhibitor queries, write to info@plastindia.org.
Press releases and news updates from PlastIndia Foundation are published at plastindia.org/news-and-events.
For PLASTINDIA 2026 visitor passes: log in as a Visitor on the PLASTINDIA website (domestic visitors with mobile number; international visitors with registered email and OTP) and download your invoice from the Invoice tab on your dashboard. If you face any issue, email visitor@plastindia.org.
As per policy, no refunds are issued for cancelled or unattended visitor passes.
Yes. The printed PLASTINDIA 2026 Exhibitors Show Directory can be requested by writing to directory@plastindia.org.
Visitor registration for PLASTINDIA 2028 has not opened yet. It will open on www.plastindia.org after the exhibition dates are announced. For visitor queries, write to visitor@plastindia.org.
Visitor registration rates for PLASTINDIA 2028 have not been published yet, and the PLASTINDIA 2026 rates are no longer applicable. The new rates will be published on www.plastindia.org along with visitor registration. For anything urgent, write to visitor@plastindia.org.
Pass types and rates for PLASTINDIA 2028 will be announced along with visitor registration on www.plastindia.org. For reference, PLASTINDIA 2026 offered 1-day, 3-day and 6-day passes, but the 2028 structure may differ.
Discounts for PLASTINDIA 2028 visitor registration have not been announced yet. Any discount structure will be published with the registration rates on www.plastindia.org. In previous editions, early online registration carried discounts.
For safety reasons, children below 18 years of age are not permitted inside the exhibition halls.
Student access and any student concession for PLASTINDIA 2028 are finalised closer to the exhibition, once the dates are confirmed. The details will be published on www.plastindia.org ahead of the show. For anything urgent, write to visitor@plastindia.org.
For visitor-related queries, email visitor@plastindia.org.
These are the standard participation formats in PLASTINDIA exhibitions:
- Single Metre Panel stall: a 1m x 1m table space with lockable counter, one chair, dustbin and a 1m-wide back panel.
- Shell Scheme: a ready-made package stall with wall panels, fascia, spotlight, power socket, counter table, chairs and carpet, according to the area booked.
- Bare Space: floor area only, inside the halls; the exhibitor builds and powers the entire stall at their own cost.
- Open Space: floor area outside the halls, open to sky; all construction, covering and utilities at the exhibitor's cost.
Availability, minimum areas and rates for PLASTINDIA 2028 will be confirmed in the 2028 Space Rent Tariff.
For PLASTINDIA 2026 exhibitors: participation/bonafide letters and possession/no-due letters are available under the Letters/Downloads section of your exhibitor login on the Online Exhibition System (subject to 100% payment). Tax invoices are issued after the exhibition. If you have not received yours, contact the accounts team at info@plastindia.org.
If you have forgotten your password, use Forgot Password on the exhibitor portal to generate a new one. If you have forgotten your username, email info@plastindia.org and the Business Development team will assist you. Please mention whether your query relates to the PLASTINDIA 2026 portal or a new PLASTINDIA 2028 booking.
The Space Rent Tariff for PLASTINDIA 2028 has not been published yet. The PLASTINDIA 2026 tariff, including its early-bird rates and deadlines, is no longer applicable. The 2028 tariff will be published on www.plastindia.org. For urgent exhibitor queries, write to info@plastindia.org.
Discount structures for PLASTINDIA 2028 will be announced with the Space Rent Tariff on www.plastindia.org. In previous editions, early-bird and loyalty discounts applied to domestic exhibitors; the 2028 terms will be confirmed there.
The Online Exhibitor Manual for PLASTINDIA 2028 — covering utility services, forms, deadlines, machinery declarations, mezzanine forms, car passes and electricity rates — is published in the exhibitor login closer to the exhibition, once the dates are confirmed. For urgent exhibitor queries, write to info@plastindia.org.
Exhibitor space booking for PLASTINDIA 2028 has not opened yet. It will be announced on www.plastindia.org. For exhibitor queries, write to info@plastindia.org.
Badge entitlement for PLASTINDIA 2028 will be confirmed in the Conditions of Participation. In 2026, exhibitors received one badge per 4 sqm booked.
A sub-exhibitor is a group or sister company that shares the main exhibitor's stall, subject to the Foundation's rules (for Indian exhibitors, only Indian manufacturing companies can be sub-exhibitors). The sub-exhibitor fee for PLASTINDIA 2028 will be published with the Conditions of Participation on www.plastindia.org.
International participation in PLASTINDIA 2028 will be handled through PlastIndia Foundation's appointed overseas partner agencies. The partner agencies and contact persons for the 2028 cycle will be announced on www.plastindia.org. For exhibitor queries, write to info@plastindia.org.
The cancellation policy for PLASTINDIA 2028 will be part of the Factsheet and Conditions of Participation issued with space booking. For questions about a PLASTINDIA 2026 booking, contact info@plastindia.org.
Email sponsorship@plastindia.org, or call the PlastIndia Foundation office on +91 22 26832911–14.
The advertising and sponsorship programme for PLASTINDIA 2028 — onsite branding, website banners, mobile app partnerships and sponsorship tiers — will be published on www.plastindia.org once the dates are confirmed. For early discussions, email sponsorship@plastindia.org.
Write to directory@plastindia.org to request the PLASTINDIA 2026 Exhibitors Show Directory.
Every confirmed PLASTINDIA 2028 exhibitor will receive a directory listing. The format, inclusions, deadlines and paid upgrades will be announced with the exhibitor manual on www.plastindia.org. For questions, email directory@plastindia.org.
Tax invoices for PLASTINDIA 2026 are issued after the exhibition. Visitors can download invoices from the Invoice tab of their visitor login. Exhibitors receive tax invoices against their space booking and services, and these are uploaded in the exhibitor login after the exhibition. Visitors are provided receipts which can be downloaded from their login. If yours is pending, email visitor@plastindia.org (visitors) or info@plastindia.org (exhibitors).
GST input becomes available once the Tax Invoice is generated, which happens after the exhibition. For invoice status, contact the accounts team at accounts@plastindia.org.
Email the relevant team with payment proof — visitor@plastindia.org for visitor passes, info@plastindia.org for exhibitor payments. Verified excess or failed payments are refunded, normally within fifteen working days.
TDS rates and the applicable sections are confirmed by the accounts team before payment. Write to accounts@plastindia.org with your booking details and the accounts team will confirm the current position.
PLASTINDIA 2028 will be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Travel details — including directions, parking, entry gates, cloakrooms and on-site facilities — will be published on www.plastindia.org once the dates are confirmed. For anything urgent, write to info@plastindia.org.
Travel and accommodation partners for PLASTINDIA 2028 will be announced closer to the exhibition on www.plastindia.org.
Media accreditation for PLASTINDIA 2028 will open closer to the exhibition, and details will be published on www.plastindia.org. Meanwhile, media queries can be sent to pr.shital@plastindia.org.
The conference and knowledge programme for PLASTINDIA 2028 will be announced with the exhibition schedule on www.plastindia.org. Previous editions featured technical seminars, knowledge sessions and an international CEO conclave.
You can reach the team directly: PlastIndia Foundation office +91 22 26832911–14, or email info@plastindia.org.
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