We are a global packaging & printing solutions company providing state-of-the-art solutions that are delightful.
Infusing Your Brand with Excellence
We have been delivering high-quality solutions on time at the right price since 1962.
We empower brands with quality packaging and printing, creating impactful experiences that leave lasting impressions on their customers. Backed by cutting-edge infrastructure, our experienced team of skilled professionals delivers high-quality packaging and printing solutions. We are a trusted partner to several reputed brands in FMCG, Retail, Publication, Education, and Healthcare sectors in India and beyond.
Essence of Pragati
VISION
To be a global packaging & printing solutions company that helps brands to create quality experiences for their customers.
MISSION
PURPOSE
Our customers trust us with their best and the most complex projects. We rely on our rigorous systems, processes, knowledge & skills.
Each one of us is passionate about creating impactful solutions that delight our clients & their customers.
Our rigorous processes and attention to detail ensure that every solution meets the highest possible standards.
We provide the most dependable experience by ensuring that we deliver the right solution on time, every time.
We foster a positive working relationship with all our clients through a transparent and straightforward approach.
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Social Responsibility
Pragati Trust
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Our Journey
1962
Where it all started
Pragati was started by Mr. Paruchuri Hanumantha Rao in 1962 with an investment of Rs.6000/-. A genial man, Mr. Hanumantha Rao’s simple philosophy of “Is the customer happy?” continues to stand the company in good stead. His sons, Narendra and Mahendra, joined the business in 1978 and 1981 respectively, and started bringing in new technologies, which took the company on the path to becoming one of the largest print companies in India.
1979
Phototypesetting machine introduced.
The introduction of AM Varityper phototypesetting machine changed paradigm from hand-setting of lead type to computerized typesetting. It was the first such machine in South India – bringing a spurt of growth to the company.
1985
Purchase of first 4-colour printing machine
First 4 colour machine purchased from Miller, Germany, followed by the first fully computer controlled 5-colour machine in India (from Komori, Japan) in 1988. Started Pragati’s growth from local Hyderabad company to one serving a pan-India customer base – starting with advertising agencies from Bombay.
1991
Pragati wins most awards at AIFMP
Pragati wins big at the All India Federation of Master Printers Awards 1991. It wins the maximum number of awards and is adjudged the Best in India
1992
Pragati honoured by the President of India
Pragati is honoured with National Award for Excellence for 1992-93, awarded by the President Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma at Rashtrapathi Bhavan, New Delhi.
1996
Move to new facility
Pragati moves to a larger 40,000 sq.ft. facility in Red Hills, and also introduces new technologies such as Spot UV varnishing.
2000
Venture into Packaging
Pragati Pack established in 2000 to serve burgeoning packaging market. Initial products were cartons and blister-packs – later expanded to labels and rigid boxes in 2007. Pragati also wins its first SAPPI Asian Printer of the Year award in 2000 – the first of many.
2006
First International Printer of the Year award
Pragati wins the SAPPI International Printer of the Year award for the first time in 2006, a feat repeated in 2008 and 2010.
It marks the first time that a printer outside North America and Europe wins this award.
2010
Expansion of Packaging unit
The Balanagar unit expanded to a 150,000 sq.ft. building, followed few years later by doubling of area of the Offset printing unit in Red Hills to 80,000 sq.ft by leasing adjacent plot of land.
2016
New Rigid Box unit in established
A new unit with 300,000 sq.ft. area started in Raviryala (On Outer Ring Road, a 15 minute drive from Hyderabad airport). Rigid box and pharma leaflet production units shifted to the new facility.
2018
First manufacturing unit outside Hyderabad
The Noida unit was set up for production of rigid boxes, mainly to cater to the mobile phone and electronics industry.
