Building Packstar India — Vaibhav S on Manufacturing, Rigid Boxes & the Future of Packaging
Vaibhav S, Founder of Packstar India, joins Business Giseness to share deep insights into India’s packaging and printing industry. From rigid box manufacturing and offset printing to quality control, ISO standards, and running a manufacturing unit — this episode is packed with clarity, reality, and practical lessons for B2B founders.
Episode Description
In this highly informative episode of Business Giseness, host Abhiram Chandramohan sits down with Vaibhav S, the founder of Packstar India, a Bengaluru-based manufacturing firm specialising in rigid boxes and premium packaging solutions.
Vaibhav breaks down the nuts and bolts of the packaging industry — from raw materials and machinery to printing processes, finishing techniques, and quality assurance. He explains the importance of offset printing, why brands choose rigid boxes, and how small design decisions influence cost, timelines, and customer expectations.
This episode dives deep into:
Vaibhav’s journey into packaging & manufacturing
How Packstar India built expertise in premium rigid boxes
Why offset printing remains the gold standard
Importance of spectrophotometers and colour accuracy
What ISO 9001:2015 means for a printing/manufacturing unit
The 5 Ms of manufacturing (Man, Machine, Material, Method, Measurement)
Real challenges of the Indian manufacturing ecosystem
Hiring, skill gaps, labour management, and scaling complexity
How packaging influences brand perception and customer trust
Packed (literally) with insights, this episode is a must-watch for B2B founders, D2C brands, manufacturing entrepreneurs, and anyone curious about how everyday products get their premium packaging.
