ASPA in Collaboration with CRISIL to launch ‘State of Counterfeiting in India 2025’ report at TAF National Conference
Mumbai, Feb 12: The Authentication Solution Providers’ Association (ASPA), in collaboration with CRISIL, will launch the ‘State of Counterfeiting in India 2025’ report at the upcoming TAF Connect 2026, one-day national conference scheduled for 16th March 2026 at Mumbai. The report offers sector-specific insights, emerging risk trends, and actionable strategies to combat counterfeiting across the pharmaceuticals, FMCG, and agriculture sectors, reinforcing India’s commitment to consumer safety, supply-chain integrity, and brand protection.
TAF Connect 2026 will serve as the platform for this report launch, bringing together brand owners, regulators, policymakers, and solution providers. The one-day national conference will feature panel discussions, technical presentations, policy dialogues, and solution showcases, aimed at translating awareness into implementation-ready anti-counterfeiting solutions.
Mankind Pharma and Crystal Crop Protection are supporting the initiative as National Consumer Trust & Safety Partners, underscoring industry’s proactive role in addressing counterfeiting, adulteration, and supply-chain vulnerabilities. The event is also supported by CropLife India and the Irrigation Association of India, further strengthening its cross-sector relevance and collaborative industry engagement.
Speaking on the announcement, Mr. Ankit Gupta, President, ASPA, said,
“TAF Connect 2026 is built on collaboration and industry leadership. The launch of the ASPA–CRISIL ‘State of Counterfeiting in India 2025’ report at the conference will provide critical sectorial insights and actionable strategies to combat counterfeiting across key industries. The support of forward-looking brands such as Mankind Pharma and Crystal Crop Protection demonstrates how industry stakeholders can come together to strengthen consumer trust, enhance supply-chain transparency, and enable responsible growth. The conference will provide single-window access to the authentication and traceability ecosystem from secure packaging and overt and covert technologies to digital track-and-trace and smart authentication solutions making it a must-attend platform for brands seeking innovation and implementation-ready solutions.”
TAF Connect 2026 is India’s national conference on authentication and traceability, designed to foster collaboration between industry, regulators, and solution providers. The Mumbai edition highlights the western region’s growing role in industry-led consumer protection and trusted supply chains.