The second edition of the Plastics Recycling Show India (PRSI) has reinforced its position as the country’s premier event for advancing the circular and sustainable use of plastics. The three-day exhibition and conference drew more than 100 exhibitors, over 50 expert speakers, and more than 6,750 attendees from across India and 25 other countries, representing every part of the circular plastics value chain. 

PRS India was held alongside the Bharat Recycling Show, India’s first trade event focused on commodity recycling. Together, the two co-located shows welcomed more than 10,000 attendees at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai. The events return to the same venue from 1-3 September 2026.

PRS India was supported by leading industry associations including the Indian Plastics Institute, APR Bharat and the Material Recycling Association of India, as well as multiple government entities including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, Plastics Export Promotion Council, All India Institute of Local Self Government and the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board. Dignitaries from these organisations were part of the inauguration ceremony along with the Chief Guest Shri Siddhesh Kadam, Chairman of Maharashtra Pollution Control Board.

Taher Patrawala, Managing Director, Media Fusion, said: "The tremendous turnout and engagement at this year’s Plastics Recycling Show India clearly demonstrate how vital this platform has become for the industry. PRSI is accelerating collaboration, driving innovation and helping to shape India’s transition toward a truly circular plastics economy. We are proud to see the show grow so rapidly and establish itself as the region’s most influential gathering for the plastics recycling community."

Matthew Barber, Director, Global Trade Shows at Crain Communications, added: "The remarkable growth of the Plastics Recycling Show India underscores its increasing significance, not only within the region but across our global series of PRS events. With strong participation from India and beyond, PRSI is rapidly establishing itself as a key hub for stakeholders. Its expanding role within our international PRS portfolio highlights both the importance of the Indian market and the broader momentum of the circular plastics movement worldwide."

The five winners of the second edition of the Plastics Recycling Awards India were announced during the event:

• Best Community Effort for Recycling Award: Garbage Free India, Har Ghar Hara Ghar and Clean Mumbai Foundation for the Milk Bag Project.
• Plastics Recycling Company Award: Green Worms Waste Management. 
• Recycled Plastic Product Award: Packem Umasree for its 100% Sustainable FIBC Bags made entirely from post-consumer recycled PET. 
• Technology and Innovation Award: Padcare Labs for its 5D Sanitary Pad Recycling Technology, India’s first solution to safely recycle used sanitary pads. 

• Plastics Recycling Ambassador: Sandeep Patel for his visionary leadership in transforming India’s waste management and recycling sector. 

Attendees and exhibitors praised the show’s ability to bring the full ecosystem together: 

Yash Sharma, Founder of Go Rewise by Ganesha Ecosphere Ltd: “Meeting like-minded professionals working to advance the circular economy has been invaluable. You encounter every part of the industry here, from machinery suppliers to material providers and product manufacturers, which helps build new supply chains and accelerate sustainable product development.”

Sanjay Nayak, GM Sales, Banyan Nation: “PRSI offers excellent visibility and a clear sense of where the market is heading. With suppliers, granule manufacturers and end-product makers all in one place, the show provides a comprehensive view of trends and technologies shaping the industry.”

Makrand Manke, Managing Director, SESOTEC India Pvt. Ltd: “The platform enables strong engagement with customers and showcases our latest sorting and AI enabled technologies. It helps us understand evolving market expectations and industry challenges.”

Samkit Shah, Director, Marketing, Sunniva HeatPumps: “An outstanding event. I met more than 50 potential clients covering the full chain from waste collection to granule production to finished goods. The insights gained into the recycling ecosystem have been extremely valuable.”

Aman Agarwal, CEO, Aarti Plastic Industries: “The exhibition feels truly international. We met overseas suppliers, machinery manufacturers and key industry players. It is a great place to source recycled materials and understand market requirements.”

Samridhi Sagdeo, Project Lead, PadCare Labs: “My experience at PRSI has been excellent. The connections made here can help us scale recycled materials into real world applications across industries.”

Organised by Media Fusion and Crain Communications, the Plastics Recycling Show India brings together leading stakeholders from the plastics and recycling sectors to showcase innovation, exchange best practices, build networks and do business. PRS India represents the entire circular plastics value chain, including recycling machinery manufacturers, sorting technology providers, material suppliers, compounders, packaging experts, mechanical and chemical recyclers, bio polymer producers, EPR consultants, waste management firms and industry associations.