Dr. Raju Desai Elected President of Plastindia Foundation for the Term 2026–28 Mr. Dharmendra Gandhi Elected Vice President; Dr Sameer Joshi Appointed Hon. Treasurer

Plastindia Foundation the apex body of the major associations organizations and institutions connected with the plastics industry in India is pleased to announce the election of DrRaju Desai as its President MrDharmendra Gandhi as Vice President and Dr Sameer Joshi as HonTreasurer for the term 2026ndash2028The announcement was made during the Annual General Meeting AGM of the Foundation held on 30 July 2026 at the Plastindia Foundation office in Mumbai The newly elected Managing Committee assumed office with immediate effect DrRaju Desai succeeds MrRavish Kamath who successfully led the Foundation during the 2023ndash2026 term and played a significant role in strengthening the Foundationrsquos initiatives and steering the successful organization of PLASTINDIA 2026A distinguished entrepreneur and one of the most respected names in the Indian plastics industry DrRaju Desai is Chairman of the Jyoti Group and has over four decades of experience in plastics manufacturing technology and industry development He is currently the Vice President of Plastindia International University Past President of the All India Plastics Manufacturersrsquo Association AIPMA Chairman of the National Advisory Board of Plastivision India and has served Plastindia Foundation in various leadership roles most recently as Vice PresidentAccepting the responsibility DrRaju Desai saidldquoIt is an honor amp privilege to serve as President of Plastindia Foundation The Indian plastics industry is entering a transformative phase driven by innovation sustainability circular economy initiatives and manufacturing excellence Together with our Managing Committee industry associations government bodies and stakeholders we will work towards strengthening Indiarsquos position as a global plastics manufacturing hub while promoting responsible growth technological advancement skill development and sustainabilityrdquoAnnouncing the Leadership of Plastindia Foundation for the 2026ndash2028 Term LampR ndash Dr Sameer Joshi Hon Treasurer Plastindia Foundation Centre Sitting ndash Dr Raju Desai President Plastindia Foundation Mr Dharmendra Gandhi Vice President Plastindia Foundation Mr Ravish Kamathndash Imm Past President Plastindia FoundationMrDharmendra Gandhi elected as Vice President is Cofounder of the Mutual Group and an industry veteran with over four decades of experience He has played a pioneering role in introducing advanced polymer processing technologies in India and has actively contributed to several industry bodies including serving as President of the Organization of Plastic Processors of India OPPISpeaking on his new responsibility MrDharmendra Gandhi saidldquoPlastindia Foundation has always been the driving force behind the growth and global recognition of the Indian plastics industry I look forward to working closely with DrRaju Desai and the entire Managing Committee to promote innovation sustainability industry collaboration and value creation for all stakeholdersrdquoThe Foundation also expressed its sincere appreciation to MrRavish Kamath the outgoing President for his dedicated leadership and invaluable contribution during his tenure Under his guidance Plastindia Foundation successfully organized PLASTINDIA 2026 further reinforcing Indiarsquos position on the global plastics map while promoting sustainability innovation and international collaborationThe Members of the Managing Committee for the term 2026ndash2028 arePresident ndash Raju DesaiVice President ndash Dharmendra GandhiTreasurer ndash Dr Sameer JoshiImmediate Past President ndash Ravish KamathMembers Pradeep Rathod Mr Rakesh Shah Mr Amit Kumar Agarwal Mr Alok Tibrewala Mr Alpesh B Patel Mr Ramesh Thummar Mr Hemant Minocha Mr Vikram Bhadauria Mr Jagat Killawala Prof Dr Shishir Sinha Dr Vishal Verma Mr Kamal P Nanavaty Mr Sunil JainPlastindia Foundation congratulates the newly elected office bearers and Managing Committee members and looks forward to a dynamic new term dedicated to advancing the interests of the Indian plastics industry through innovation sustainability global partnerships and inclusive growthAbout Plastindia FoundationEstablished in 1987 Plastindia Foundation is the apex body of the major associations organizations and institutions connected with the plastics industry in India The Foundation is committed to promoting the growth and sustainable development of the plastics sector through industry collaboration technology adoption skill development policy advocacy and international engagement It is the organizer of the internationally acclaimed PLASTINDIA Exhibition one of the worldrsquos leading plastics exhibitions and conferences

Dr. Raju Desai Elected President of Plastindia Foundation for the Term 2026–28 Mr. Dharmendra Gandhi Elected Vice President; Dr Sameer Joshi Appointed Hon. Treasurer

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