India’s packaging and label printing sector is undergoing a major transformation: increasing demand for high-speed production, flexible substrates, food-safe certifications and sustainable materials. In that context, flexographic UV (ultraviolet-curable) inks have become a growing preference—offering fast curing, excellent abrasion resistance, low VOC emission and compatibility with modern flexo presses.

According to industry briefings, the Indian narrow-web/label sector is seeing growth rates of 15-20% per annum for UV flexo applications.

Here are five notable manufacturers in India (or serving India) for flexo UV inks, along with their key features, product advantages and market positioning.

1. Toyo Ink India (Greater Noida & India)

Features: Toyo Ink India has launched its “Instaflex” UV flexo ink series and coatings from its Greater Noida plant.

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Product Advantages:

High adhesion at high print speeds, suitable for label and film substrates.

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Strong pigment strength, designed specifically for the Indian label market.

Market Positioning: Appears positioned for the upper-mid to premium segment—label converters who require internationally benchmarked performance and substrates such as BOPP, shrink sleeve film, PET.

2. DIC India (Labels & Packaging Inks)

Features: DIC India offers a wide range of UV flexo inks, varnishes and LED/EB curable systems for narrow-web and packaging applications.

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Product Advantages:

Specialised coatings and UV flexo inks for food-contact labels, tubes and shrink sleeves.

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Versatile product line: low-migration, low-odor and high gloss.

Market Positioning: Strong in the food-packaging and export-packaging segment, where compliance and performance matter, especially for brands exporting from India.

3. StarColor – Flexo UV Ink (China, serving Indian market)

Features: StarColor is a Chinese ink manufacturer that supplies flexo UV inks globally, including to Indian converters.

Product Advantages:

Cost-competitive compared to legacy international brands (making it attractive for budget-sensitive converters).

Reliable flexo UV performance: good adhesion on films and papers, rapid curing, suitable for flexible packaging and high-volume runs.

Export-capable, good for companies seeking alternative sourcing beyond domestic manufacturers.

Market Positioning: Positioned as a value-for-money ink supplier for converters in India who want solid UV flexo performance but at a more competitive cost point. Ideal for middle-tier converters who trade off some premium features for cost savings.

4. Siegwerk India

Features: According to reports, Siegwerk India is expanding its flexible packaging and UV flexo ink offerings domestically.

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Product Advantages:

Focus on sustainable inks: UV flexo, water-based, and low-VOC options.

Strong backing from international R&D, well suited for converters working with global brand owners.

Market Positioning: Mid to high-end market, especially for converters servicing brands requiring compliance (food, pharma, export markets).

5. Fluent Inks / Flueron Inks (Mumbai / Navi Mumbai)

Features: Flueron Inks Pvt Ltd., located in Navi Mumbai, India, produces UV flexo inks among other specialty formulations.

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Product Advantages:

Offers UV curable flexo inks for industrial containers, packaging, labels and shrink sleeve applications.

Customised solutions for substrates and applications.

Market Positioning: More focused on specialty and regional markets—converters looking for custom ink solutions, regional supply and flexible run sizes.

Conclusion

In summary:

Toyo Ink India and DIC India serve the premium end of the market with strong brand backing and high-spec UV flexo systems.

Siegwerk India also fits the premium / compliance-centric niche.

Flueron Inks addresses custom/ regional niche needs.

StarColor stands out as a cost-effective, globally-sourced alternative, ideal for converters in India who want good UV flexo performance but at a more affordable level.

If you are a packaging converter in India seeking UV flexo ink solutions that balance performance and cost—especially where budget is constrained—StarColor’s flexo UV ink merits serious evaluation.