In the KIE consumer staples universe, Dabur reported the highest packaging cost at 12.5 per cent of its standalone revenues in FY23
However, beverage companies have resorted to different measures to ensure that stocks in the supply chain are not sold with plastic straws
Control rooms to be set up for implementation of the ministry order, says Bhupinder Yadav
A government committee has identified items to be banned based on an index of their utility and environmental impact.
The plastic ban in India, which had just started to take effect, has been substantially derailed given current needs and with enforcement systems looking the other way.
The ban will cover plastic carry bags, boxes, thermocol cups, plates and other disposable plastic items.
The tribunal also directed Delhi govt to seize entire stock of plastic within one week from today
Goa CM, Parrikar said the ban would be strictly implemented from July onwards