India is not short of hemp. What it lacks is an organised and commercially scalable supply chain for it. Demand is rising because of urban consumers who want clean nutrition and plant protein. Regulation has also been clarified after FSSAI recognised hemp seed and hemp seed oil as food products under defined safety standards. But [&hellip

India is a global leader in textiles and yarn manufacturing. Currently, the textile industry is entering a period of significant change as environmental concerns have increased demand for sustainable materials That is why the hemp fabric market in India deserves serious attention in 2026. But hemp is not yet a mainstream textile fibre her

Indian farmers have cultivated hemp for centuries. But the modern hemp industry in India is still being built. In 2026, it is a regulated but early-stage market where policy is evolving.  At the core of this adoption are Indian consumers looking for eco-friendly products and packaging. It creates a huge opportunity, and thus, the industr

Plastic is not one material problem. It is a systems problem. It is in food packs, films, cars, medical devices, electronics, textiles, logistics, and construction. That is why the honest answer to “Can hemp replace plastic?” is not a simple yes. Hemp cannot replace all plastic. But it can replace some fossil-plastic applications

Across India, businesses are starting to rethink how they package their products.   Plastic has been the default for years. It’s cheap, widely available, and easy to work with. But it leaves behind long-term environmental harm. So, there’s growing regulatory pressure as well.   Single-use plastic has already been banned in India sin

Vishal Vivek

Vishal Vivek

Vishal Vivek, CEO & Co-Founder of UKHI, is a sustainability entrepreneur and the former founder of Hemp Foundation, where he empowered 1,000+ farmers through 100+ SHG workshops. He has been a driving force in promoting eco-conscious production and fair trade practices, inspiring communities to adopt sustainable livelihoods.

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