India's Plastic Recycling Industry Gears Up for GCPRS 2026

India, June 2026: 

India's plastic recycling industry, currently valued at approximately ₹30,000 crore and projected to grow to ₹60,000 crore by 2035, is set to witness the 3rd edition of the Global Conference & Exhibition on Plastic Recycling and Sustainability (GCPRS 2026) from July 2 to 5, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Organised by the All-India Plastic Manufacturers' Association (AIPMA), an 80-year-old pan-India apex body, the four-day exhibition and conference is supported by and guidance of the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, NITI Aayog, and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

Under vision of GC chairman Mr. Arvind Mehta and Mr. Sunil Shah - President AIPMA ,efforts are always towards strengthening India's sustainability ecosystem through progressive policies, industry collaboration and initiatives promoting responsible resource management and circular economy. Recognised as Asia's largest exhibition dedicated to plastic recycling and sustainability, GCPRS 2026 will bring together over 200 exhibitors from 12 countries across a sprawling 12,000 sq. metre exhibition space, representing the entire value chain of plastic waste management and recycling. 

The event will serve as a comprehensive one-stop platform for plastic waste management solutions, bringing together technology providers, recyclers, policymakers, brand owners, entrepreneurs, researchers and environmental experts under one roof. The exhibition will showcase cutting-edge innovations in post-consumer plastic waste management, including collection and segregation systems, automated waste sorting technologies, advanced mechanical and chemical recycling equipment, waste-to-oil and waste-to-energy technologies, end-of-life solutions, and a dedicated recyclates marketplace connecting recyclers with brand owners and user industries.  As the flagship event for India's plastic recycling industry, GCPRS 2026 reflects the collective commitment of industry stakeholders towards the vision of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for a Swachh Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047.