Print Power Rising: AIFMP Welcomes Its 2025–26 Leadership Team
New Team Set to Drive Modernisation, Technology, and Growth in Printing
The All India Federation of Master Printers (AIFMP) elected its 2025–26 office bearers, with C. Ravinder Reddy taking charge as President to advance the industry’s digital and sustainable future.
The All India Federation of Master Printers (AIFMP), India’s premier body representing the printing industry, held its 270th Governing Council Meeting and 72nd Annual General Body Meeting on 12th and 13th October 2025 at Holiday Inn Lucknow Airport, Lucknow. The Lucknow Printers Association graciously hosted the event.
During the meeting, C. Ravinder Reddy of Sravya Grafics was elected as the President of AIFMP for the 2025–26 term, succeeding Satish Malhotra. Ravinder Reddy brings extensive experience and a clear vision to propel the federation’s mission of empowering printers nationwide through modernisation, skill development, and digital transformation.
Outgoing President Satish Malhotra extended his congratulations to the new team and recognized the efforts of all regional associations for their ongoing contributions to strengthening AIFMP’s presence across India.
Newly Elected Office Bearers for 2025–26:
- C. Ravinder Reddy – President
- Mehul A. Desai – Hon. General Secretary
- M. N. Pandey – Vice-President (North)
- Dr. N. Sharatchandra Singh – Vice-President (East)
- Umesh Nema – Vice-President (West)
- K. A. Mujeeb – Vice-President (South)
- P. V. Satheesh Kumar – Hon. Jt. Secretary
- P. Sampathkumar – Hon. Treasurer
- Satish Malhotra – Immediate Past President
Strengthening India’s Printing Industry
Founded in 1953, AIFMP is the world’s largest federation of printers, representing more than 2.5 lakh printing establishments across India. The printing sector employs roughly 15 lakh professionals directly and another 10 lakh indirectly, making a significant contribution to India’s MSME and manufacturing landscape.
With 78 regional associations affiliated nationwide, AIFMP serves as a unifying platform for printers across all segments, including offset, flexographic, digital, packaging, and label printing. The federation is pivotal in policy advocacy, promoting technology adoption, supporting sustainability initiatives, and fostering international collaborations.
AIFMP also organises premier exhibitions, such as the PAMEX Expo, India’s leading print exhibition, and the Bharat Print Expo, highlighting South India’s printing excellence and technological prowess to the global market.