By Saksham Arora India’s packaging and container manufacturing industry has undergone rapid growth in the course of years. With rising demand in food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and industrial industries, container manufacturers play a crucial role in the safe storage and transportation. In recent times, a number of Indian companies have risen to the top of the list for their quality, innovation and environment-friendly solutions.
This article discusses the top 10 top container manufacturers in India, the products, their strengths, and the effect on the market.
1. AGI Greenpac Ltd.
AGI Greenpac Ltd is a leading container manufacturer in India which manufactures superior quality glass bottles, jars, PET bottles and aluminium cans for industries such as food, beverages, and pharmaceuticals. In addition, the company offers security caps and closures with anti-counterfeiting solutions for spirits and alcohol.
With manufacturing units in Telangana, Uttarakhand and Karnataka, AGI Greenpac operates through its 3 business units: AGI Glaspac, AGI Plastek and AGI Clozures. The company stands out for sustainable products, innovative designs, strong client trust because it has over 500 institutional clients all worldwide making it a major contributor in India’s packaging and container industry.
2. Uflex Ltd.
Uflex Ltd. is the largest flexible packaging company based out of India and is a world-leader in polymer sciences, and feeds indirectly into container solutions by means of advanced films, laminates and pouches. It manufactures BOPET, BOPP and CPP films and 3D and 4D zip pouches, pet food bags, aseptic cartons for dairy and beverage.
Uflex has manufacturing facilities in Noida, Jammu, Sanand and abroad in the UAE, Mexico, Poland and the USA. Known for technological innovation and eco-friendly initiatives, such as Project Plastic Fix, Uflex has global clients including Nestle, PepsiCo and P&G and offers durable and sustainable packaging solutions.
3. TCPL Packaging Ltd.
TCPL Packaging Ltd. is an expert provider of folding carton, printed plastic containers and flexible packaging solutions serving from FMCG to pharmaceutical industries. The company makes mono cartons, printed blanks, laminate pouches, shrink sleeves, gift boxes and shelf-ready packaging. TCPL has multiple manufacturing facilities all over India at Silvassa, Haridwar, Noida, Goa, Guwahati and Chennai providing pan India coverage.
Its strengths are innovations, sustainable solutions and strong export capabilities. With an emphasis on environmentally friendly production, TCPL Packaging has become a trusted supplier of high quality packaging and container solutions that assist brands with gaining enhancements in product safety and shelf appeal.
4. EPL Ltd. (Essel Propack)
EPL Ltd., or Essel Propack, is a world leader in specialty packaging and particularly laminated and extruded tubes for FMCG as well as pharmaceutical products. The company manufactures toothpaste tubes, creams, ointments, and integrated dispensing systems, etc. With a total of 21+ manufacturing plants spread out globally and operations in Vasind, Murbad, Wada, and Nalagarh, India, EPL has global-scale packaging solutions.
It differentiates itself as the world’s sole 100% recyclable tube producer with a blend of innovation, sustainability and high quality standards. EPL’s knowledge of tube packaging makes it an important contributor to safe packaging that makes for attractive packaging to consumers, supporting brands in making consistent, eco-friendly packaging solutions.
5. Huhtamaki India Ltd.
Huhtamaki India Ltd., a part of Finland-based Huhtamaki Oyj, is a provider of primary consumer packaging and labeling solution, flexible laminates, tube laminates and decorative labels. Serving the oral care, personal care and food sectors, Huhtamaki India has more than 15 manufacturing plants located out of Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. The company specializes in high-quality, environment-friendly, and technically sophisticated solutions such as shrink sleeves, in-mould labels, and wrap-around labels.
With decades of experience in India, Huhtamaki is a combination of innovation, strong presence in the Indian market with commitment to sustainable practices that are able to deliver packaging and container solutions meeting client demands and support commitment to environmental responsibility.
6. Pyramid Technoplast Ltd.
Pyramid technoplast Ltd. is a manufacturer of industrial packaging containers which includes polymer drums, HDPE barrels, mild steel drums and intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) ranging up to 1000 liters capacity. Its containers appeal to chemicals, agrochemicals, food and dangerous industrial goods. Manufacturing units located at Bharuch, Gujarat, and Silvassa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli produce UN certified, quality, long-lasting and safe, containers.
Pyramid Technoplast focusses on sustainably running operations and reliability and offers solutions to safely store and transport bulk liquids and solids. As an innovative manufacturer with an eye on international standards, it is a reliable partner in the industrial container segment in India.
7. Emmbi Industries Ltd.
Emmbi Industries Ltd. is one of the leading manufacturers of Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs) or jumbo bags which cater to industries that require bulk storage and transportation of chemicals, food and other products. The company also manufactures container liners, HDPE flexi-tanks for liquid cargo and pond or canal liners for water conservation.
Operating from Silvassa, India, Emmbi Industries exports globally with more than 65 countries, and offers ISO certified, customisable and eco-friendly solutions. Known for innovation and global reach, the company offers high-quality polymer woven containers for safety and environmental measures and plays an important role in industrial and bulk packaging solutions.
8. Kanpur Plastipack Ltd. (KPL)
Kanpur Plastipack Ltd. with more than half a century of experience is a well-known manufacturer of FIBCs, jumbo bags and woven PP/HDPE sacks for industrial and agricultural applications. The company is also into the production of multi-filament yarn and Sulzer fabrics, and production is also integrated for superior quality. Located in the state of Uttar Pradesh in Kanpur, KPL exports to more than 40 countries and provides customized, reliable and eco-friendly packaging solutions.
With a focus on innovation and complete integrated manufacturing, KPL is an international quality standard manufacturer and supplier of industrial quality containers for industrial clients who need safe, durable, and versatile containers to ensure safe storage and transport of bulk materials in many different industries.
9. APPL Containers Ltd.
APPL Containers Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of ISO standard shipping containers & Specialized storage solutions in India. It manufactures 20ft, 40ft and high cube shipping containers, tank and cement containers and also flat racks and other custom made modular containers for energy storage and logistics.
Based in Bhavnagar, Gujarat APPL believes in the “Make in India” initiative while having an international level of quality standards. Its containers are well-known for durability, high strength of construction and safety. With client-focused vision and compliance with global norms, APPL Containers enjoy a crucial role in the industrial and commercial logistics industry of India.
10. DCM Hyundai Ltd.
DCM Hyundai Ltd., a joint venture of DCM Shriram and Hyundai Mobis, is responsible for the manufacturing of industrial containerised bodies, tippers, trailers and shipping containers. It manufactures standard and open top ISO containers, specialized tippers, low bed trailers, tri-axle vehicles and offshore or genset containers approved by DNV. With both domestic and overseas markets as the target, DCM Hyundai pays extra attention to the production under ISO standard, high level of engineering and individualized customized solution.
Its broad selection of products guarantees safe and efficient goods, white goods and industrial cargo transportation. With a focus on quality and innovation, DCM Hyundai is contributing significantly towards the Indian container as well as logistics industry.
Conclusion
The Indian container manufacturing business in 2025 is diverse and dynamic. From the conventional glass bottles to PETs, from industrial IBCs to FIBCs to ISO shipping containers, these top 10 leading container manufacturers in India set high bars in terms of quality, innovation, and sustainability.
Companies such as AGI Greenpac, Uflex and TCPL Packaging are market leaders in the traditional and flexible packaging sectors; Pyramid Technoplast, Emmbi Industries and Kanpur Plastipack in industrial and bulk packaging. APPL Containers and DCM Hyundai is into shipping and heavy duty and specialized containers for ensuring India fulfils both domestic and global logistic requirements efficiently.
As industries increase, these companies are still innovating, expanding their manufacturing capacities, adopting sustainable, making India a global container solution hub.