Innovative Closures for Modern Needs

There is a robust growth in the caps and closures market in India owing to an increasing demand across various end user industries such as food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, personal care and household products. This market has grown significantly in recent years, thanks to rising consumer awareness about product safety, convenience and extended shelf life. The market is expected to grow at a constant CAGR between 2024 and 2029. The packaged food and beverage sector is booming, making it a key reason for this growth. As more and more people are adopting e-commerce and preferring ready to eat products, there is a rise in demand for high quality and reliable packaging solutions. Particularly, beverage manufacturers are keen on new caps and closures to protect product integrity, reduce leakage and improve user experience. Demand is strongly driven by the growth of the dairy, juice, and carbonated soft drink segments.

Expanding pharmaceutical industry is another driving force as tamper evidence and child resistance packaging is becoming very much required. Consequently, self-medication and over the counter (OTC) drugs are on the rise, and safety becomes a higher priority of pharmaceutical companies, that adopt advanced packaging solutions such as flip top caps, droppers, and dispensers. Also, consumers are becoming more and more aware of the environment and are being pushed by the regulatory to use sustainable materials. The global sustainability trend is being reflected in the development by manufacturers of biodegradable and recyclable closures. In addition, lightweight innovative designs are used to reduce material costs and carbon footprint.

In this special issue, we introduce you to the top companies in this segment. Industry Outlook has identified the select few companies that have done particularly well with a high level of dedication. We have found that they have gone the extra mile in proving their commitment to excellence in an integrated manner.

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