Month: November 2025

Flexo printing is the dominant process in food packaging, and the inks used must meet stringent domestic and international regulations, adapt to high-speed production lines, and work with diverse substrates. StarColor has over a decade of experience in water-based ink development and has launched the SC Series, a flexo water-based ink designed with “comprehensive compliance,…

1. Executive Summary 2. Market Size and Structure 1) Overall market (printing + packaging) IMARC report: the Indian commercial printing market is approximately USD 36.5B (2025), with packaging printing as the primary growth engine. Note: this refers to the overall commercial printing market and is not identical to the “ink market value”, but it serves…

In 2025, India’s eco-friendly ink market is experiencing a period of accelerated growth. The market size is projected to exceed USD 1.2 billion, with a CAGR of 14.3%. As the Indian government tightens regulations on VOC emissions (≤50 mg/m³) and the FSSAI mandates compliance with IS 15495 (prohibiting toluene, phthalates, and other hazardous substances), water-based…