Pankaj Sethi re-elected JKOPA President for 2026–28 term

In a resounding show of confidence and unity, Pankaj Sethi has been re-elected as the President of the J&K Offset Printers’ Association (JKOPA) for the 2026-2028 biennial term.

The election took place during the association’s 16th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Sunday at Hotel Zone By The Park, witnessing a significant turnout of local unit owners.

The proceedings, as per a statement issued, commenced with General Secretary Sanjay K. Soni presenting the minutes of the 15th AGM, which were unanimously approved by the house. Finance Secretary Kukooji Bhan subsequently presented the annual accounts of the association maintained under Sethi’s leadership.

The democratic process was overseen by Election Commissioner Satish C. Jandiyal, assisted by senior members Arun Gupta and Rakesh Mehta during the second session.

The New Executive Body (2026-2028) is President Pankaj Sethi, Sr. Vice President Rahul Mahajan (Unanimously Elected), Vice-President Avnish Anand (Unopposed), General Secretary, Sanjay K. Soni (Unopposed), Secretary, Rajneesh Kaushal (Unopposed), Finance Secretary, Kukooji Bhan (Unopposed), Joint Secretary, Nishant Chadha (Unopposed)

In his acceptance speech, Sethi, a veteran of the offset printing industry, expressed deep gratitude to Founder President Ravi Gupta, Immediate Past President Sudesh Gupta, and senior members Girish Kapoor, Vipan Gupta, Sharat Sharma, Kailash Dewan, and Bharat Singh.

“Our strength lies in our unity,” Sethi emphasised. “Our focus remains clear: protecting local infrastructure against unauthorised vendors and ensuring fair, viable market rates. We will continue to engage with government bodies to uphold the dignity of our profession.”

The newly elected team is expected to prioritise strategic dialogues with the MSME department and educational institutions to safeguard the interests of local printers amidst fluctuating global raw material costs and evolving procurement policies.

Sethi will continue his close professional partnership with Sanjay K Soni and the core team, who have been instrumental in the association’s administrative and advocacy efforts.

The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks by Avnish Anand, who urged members to remain steadfast in their collective commitment to the industry.