All India Federation of Master Printers (AIFMP) — the apex body of India’s printing industry — convened its 270th Governing Council Meeting and 72nd Annual General Body Meeting on 12th and 13th October 2025 at Holiday Inn Lucknow Airport, Lucknow. The event was graciously hosted by the Lucknow Printers Association.
During the meeting, C. Ravinder Reddy, Sravya Grafics, was elected as the President of AIFMP for the term 2025–26, succeeding Satish Malhotra. Ravinder Reddy brings with him a wealth of experience and a strong vision to advance the federation’s mission of empowering printers across the nation through modernisation, education, and digital transformation.
Outgoing President Satish Malhotra congratulated the new team and acknowledged the contributions of all regional associations for their relentless efforts in strengthening the federation’s presence across India.
Newly Elected Office Bearers for 2025–26:
● Mr. C. Ravinder Reddy – President
● Mr. Mehul A. Desai – Hon. General Secretary
● Mr. M. N. Pandey – Vice-President (North)
● Dr. N. Sharatchandra Singh – Vice-President (East)
● Mr. Umesh Nema – Vice-President (West)
● Mr. K. A. Mujeeb – Vice-President (South)
● Mr. P. V. Satheesh Kumar – Hon. Jt. Secretary
● Mr. P. Sampathkumar – Hon. Treasurer
● Mr. Satish Malhotra – Immediate Past President
Strengthening India’s Printing Ecosystem
Established in 1953, AIFMP stands as the world’s largest organisation of printers, representing over 2.5 lakh printing establishments across India. The sector employs approximately 15 lakh professionals directly and 10 lakh indirectly, contributing significantly to the nation’s MSME and manufacturing landscape.
With 78 regional associations affiliated under its umbrella, AIFMP serves as a unifying platform for printers from every corner of the country — from offset and flexographic printing to digital, packaging, and label segments. The federation continues to play a pivotal role in policy advocacy, technology adoption, sustainability initiatives, and international collaborations. The federation also organises flagship exhibitions, including PAMEX Expo — the most valuable print exhibition in India — along with other major events such as the Bharat Print Expo, which collectively showcases South India’s printing excellence and technological capabilities on the global stage.
