The Bharat Print Expo 2026 Roadshow, Mudrapaka Vignana Yaatra & Achchu Payanam, concluded its multi-city journey across Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu from 22nd to 31st March. The initiative focused on engaging printers across regional clusters through discussions on industry developments, technology, and business practices. It covered multiple cities, bringing together stakeholders from across the printing ecosystem.
The Bharat Print Expo 2026 Roadshow, Mudrapaka Vignana Yaatra & Achchu Payanam concluded its multi-city outreach across Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, held between 22nd and 31st March. The initiative was designed to engage with printers at the regional level, enabling discussions on industry trends, operational challenges, and future opportunities.
The roadshow began in Andhra Pradesh with its launch in Anantapur, where more than 400+ printers participated. It then moved through Vijayawada, Guntur, Ongole, Tirupati, and Chittoor, where discussions focused on technology adoption, business scalability, and evolving market requirements.
In Tamil Nadu, under the Achchu Payanam segment, the roadshow continued across several locations including Kanchipuram, Arcot, Vellore, Ambur, Tirupathur, Krishnagiri, and Salem. These interactions reflected interest in modernisation and industry collaboration.
Further stops included Karur, Tirupur, and Coimbatore, where participation expanded to include institutions and industry associations, with discussions also addressing future workforce requirements and innovation. Additional engagements were held in Pollachi, Dindigul, Madurai, and Sivakasi, followed by visits to Kanyakumari, Tuticorin, and Ramanathapuram.
The roadshow concluded with its final phase covering Pattukottai, Trichy, Thanjavur, Chidambaram, Tindivanam, Villupuram, and Chengalpattu. Across these locations, discussions progressed from introductory interactions to more structured, action-oriented exchanges within the industry.
Key areas highlighted during the initiative included technology adoption, modernisation, business expansion, operational efficiency, collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and skill development.
Reflecting on the initiative, Tushar Dhote, Chairman, PAMEX & Bharat Print Expo, shared, “Taking the roadshow across Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu has been a truly insightful experience for us. What stood out was the consistency of engagement and the openness with which printers are looking at change. From emerging hubs to established centres, there is a clear shift towards modernization, collaboration, and future readiness. Bharat Print Expo 2026 will bring all these conversations and aspirations onto one unified platform.”
Ravindra Babu, Coordinator, Andhra Pradesh Offset Printers’ Association, stated, “The Mudrapaka Vignana Yaatra has been a very important initiative for our region. It has helped bring valuable industry insights directly to printers at the grassroots level. Across Andhra Pradesh, we have seen strong participation and genuine interest from printers who are keen to upgrade their knowledge and stay aligned with industry developments. This kind of outreach is essential to strengthen the foundation of our printing community.”
P. Chandar, Past President, Tamil Nadu Printers Association, added, “The Achchu Payanam across Tamil Nadu has clearly reflected the evolving mindset of the printing community. Printers are not only aware of the challenges but are actively looking for ways to adapt, grow, and remain competitive. The engagement across cities, both large and small, shows a strong intent to move forward with the industry and embrace new opportunities.”
The initiative, initially planned as an outreach programme, concluded after covering multiple regions and engaging stakeholders across the printing sector. The roadshow sets the context for the upcoming Bharat Print Expo 2026, where industry participants are expected to convene.