Print Power Rising: AIFMP Welcomes Its New Team for 2025–26
The All India Federation of Master Printers (AIFMP) — the apex body of India’s printing industry — held its 270th Governing Council Meeting and 72nd Annual General Body Meeting on 12–13 October 2025 at Holiday Inn Lucknow Airport. The Lucknow Printers Association graciously hosted the event.
During the meeting, C. Ravinder Reddy of Sravya Grafics was elected President of AIFMP for 2025–26, succeeding Satish Malhotra. Ravinder Reddy brings extensive experience and a strong vision to advance the federation’s mission of empowering printers nationwide through modernization, education, and digital transformation.
Outgoing President Satish Malhotra congratulated the new team and recognized the efforts of regional associations for strengthening AIFMP’s presence across India.
Newly Elected Office Bearers for 2025–26
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C. Ravinder Reddy – President
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Mehul A. Desai – Hon. General Secretary
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M. N. Pandey – Vice-President (North)
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Dr. N. Sharatchandra Singh – Vice-President (East)
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Umesh Nema – Vice-President (West)
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K. A. Mujeeb – Vice-President (South)
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P. V. Satheesh Kumar – Hon. Jt. Secretary
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P. Sampathkumar – Hon. Treasurer
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Satish Malhotra – Immediate Past President
Strengthening India’s Printing Ecosystem
Founded in 1953, AIFMP is the world’s largest organization of printers. It represents over 2.5 lakh printing establishments and employs approximately 15 lakh professionals directly and 10 lakh indirectly. The federation plays a key role in India’s MSME and manufacturing landscape.
With 78 regional associations, AIFMP unites printers from every corner of India — including offset, flexographic, digital, packaging, and label segments. The federation actively promotes policy advocacy, technology adoption, sustainability initiatives, and international collaborations.
AIFMP also organizes flagship events such as PAMEX Expo, India’s leading print exhibition, and Bharat Print Expo, which showcase South India’s printing excellence and technological capabilities to the world.
