Mumbai : India’s concrete, cement, construction materials and infrastructure technology ecosystem came together for the 12th edition of World of Concrete India 2026, organised by Informa Markets in India at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. Taking place from June 3 to 5, 2026, the three-day exhibition opened against the backdrop of India’s expanding infrastructure pipeline, rapid urbanisation, real estate growth and increasing demand for advanced construction solutions. With the Union Budget allocating a record ₹12.2 lakh crore towards capital expenditure for FY 2026–27, equivalent to approximately 4.4% of GDP, the event provides a timely platform for industry stakeholders to explore innovations and partnerships that support India’s next phase of infrastructure development.
Showcasing the scale and strategic importance of India’s construction value chain, World of Concrete India 2026 brings together more than 350 leading brands and over 18,000 trade visitors, reinforcing its position as a premier sourcing, networking and knowledge-sharing platform for the concrete, cement and infrastructure industries. The exhibition showcases solutions across Precast Technologies & Formwork, Industrial & Commercial Flooring, Concrete, Cement & Dry Mortar, Scaffolding & Construction Safety Solutions, Construction Equipment & Batching Plants, Construction Chemicals, BIM & Management Software, AI-driven Solutions and TMT Bars.
The expo inauguration witnessed the presence of distinguished policymakers, industry leaders and infrastructure stakeholders, reflecting the growing significance of the platform within India’s construction ecosystem. The inaugural ceremony was attended by Dr. L.P. Singh, Director General, National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCB); Dr. Vishal Ramesh Thombare, Deputy Chief Engineer, Department of Roads, Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai; Mr. Ravindra Tyagi, National President, Builders’ Association of India (North Region); Mr. Hiranmay Mahanta, CEO, i-Hub Gujarat; Mr. Suyyog Kellusskar, Senior Director, IGS, 1Lattice; Mr. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, Informa Markets in India; and Mr. Rajneesh Khattar, Sr. Group Director, Energy & Construction Portfolio, Informa Markets in India, among other eminent guests.
Positioning NCB’s role in advancing sustainable and indigenous construction technologies, Dr. L.P. Singh, Director General, National Council for Cement and Building Materials, said, “India’s construction sector is set for unprecedented growth, with cement production expected to rise from nearly 500 million tonnes today to around 2,100 million tonnes by 2047 and 2,800 million tonnes by 2070. As this growth accelerates, sustainability, decarbonisation and indigenous development of construction materials must move in parallel. At NCB, our focus is on supporting the cement, concrete and building materials ecosystem through research, standardisation, testing, training, skill development and industry-linked innovation. The future of construction will depend on solutions that are not only green and sustainable, but also performance-driven and cost-competitive for real market adoption.”
Commenting on India’s evolving construction landscape,Mr. Suyyog Kellusskar, Senior Director, IGS, 1Lattice, said, “India is not just building faster, it is building differently. The country is in the middle of a structural construction super cycle, with construction GVA expected to more than double from ₹28 trillion today to ₹58.8 trillion by 2035, growing at an 8.6% CAGR. With government infrastructure capex of ₹11.21 lakh crore in FY26, rising urbanisation, a housing shortage of 31.2 million homes, and strong growth across RMC, precast concrete and construction chemicals, the opportunity ahead is both large and transformative. As India works towards its 2047 ambitions, faster adoption of mechanisation, advanced materials, RMC, precast solutions and technology-led execution will be critical to improving quality, timelines and sustainability across the construction ecosystem.”
Addressing the need for durable pavement solutions in a city with complex weather, traffic and topographical conditions, Dr. Vishal Ramesh Thombare, Deputy Chief Engineer, Department of Roads, Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, said, “Mumbai’s road infrastructure has to withstand nearly 3,000–3,500 mm of annual rainfall, high-tide impact, continuous traffic movement and varied axle loads. Considering these conditions, the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai has been steadily converting asphalt roads into concrete since 1989, with around 1,400 km of the 2,035 km road network already concretised. The use of concrete roads, white topping and concrete patching solutions is helping improve pavement durability, reduce water-related deterioration and address the pothole challenge in a sustainable way. Platforms like World of Concrete India 2026 are important as they bring together the right technologies, materials and industry knowledge to support more resilient and future-ready urban infrastructure.”
Highlighting the role of technology and mechanisation in transforming the construction sector, Mr. Ravindra Tyagi, National President, Builders’ Association of India, North Region, said, “The construction industry has witnessed a major shift from labour-intensive practices to technology-led and machinery-driven execution. Platforms like World of Concrete India are important as they expose builders and contractors to modern equipment that can improve speed, quality and project delivery. As India’s infrastructure and housing needs continue to grow, mechanisation, skilled operations and timely execution will be critical to building a stronger and more efficient construction ecosystem.”
Highlighting Gujarat’s innovation-led approach to strengthening the construction technology ecosystem, Mr. Hiranmay Mahanta, CEO, i-Hub Gujarat, said, “India has witnessed the rise of nearly 200,000 technology startups over the last decade, and construction technology and proptech are emerging as important areas for breakthrough innovation. At i-Hub Gujarat, we are connecting industry challenges with the strength of our academic ecosystem, comprising 100,000 faculty members and 2 million students, and supporting young innovators with grants of up to ₹50 lakh to solve real-world problems. Over the last seven years, this approach has helped create 11,000 enterprises from 2,500 colleges and 109 universities in Gujarat, along with 3,200 patent filings and 600 granted patents. Platforms like World of Concrete India can play a vital role in helping industry leaders, builders and startups collaborate, adopt new technologies, and accelerate India’s journey from ideas to market-ready construction solutions.”
Speaking on the growing opportunities emerging from India’s infrastructure and construction landscape, Mr Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, Informa Markets in India said, “India’s construction industry is projected to reach nearly USD 1.4 trillion by 2030, positioning the country among the world’s largest and fastest-growing construction markets. This growth is being driven by sustained investments in transportation infrastructure, high-speed rail corridors, logistics and warehousing networks, industrial parks, urban redevelopment projects and emerging City Economic Regions that are reshaping the country’s economic and development landscape. As infrastructure projects become larger, more complex and increasingly focused on sustainability, the demand for advanced construction materials, digital technologies, automation and innovative building solutions continues to rise. World of Concrete India 2026 reflects this transformation by bringing together leading industry stakeholders, global expertise, cutting-edge technologies and strategic partnerships on a single platform, helping accelerate the delivery of smarter, more resilient and future-ready infrastructure that will support India’s long-term growth ambitions.”
World of Concrete India 2026 offers attendees a comprehensive showcase of product innovation, live technology demonstrations, and business engagement opportunities designed to address the evolving requirements of infrastructure, commercial construction, real estate, and industrial projects
Leading Indian and global enterprises including UltraTech Cement, JSW Cement, Sika India, Asian Paints, Kansai Nerolac Paints, Natural Cemeco, Mapei, Chryso India, Fosroc, Neptune Industries, Shree Premix Industries, Silicon Infratech, Himadri and Chryso Saint-Gobain, among others, are showcasing advanced solutions across the construction value chain.
Supported by leading industry associations and knowledge partners, the 12th edition of World of Concrete India 2026 has received the patronage of the Builders’ Association of India (BAI), the Drymortar Association, the Readymix Concrete Manufacturers Association (RMCMA), the India Concrete Institute and the Precast Manufacturers Association of India.
This industry momentum gains added relevance as the opening of World of Concrete India 2026 coincides with Global Exhibitions Day. The occasion reflects the continued role of exhibitions in moving sector-specific conversations beyond discussion, enabling ideas, technologies and market opportunities to translate into partnerships, adoption and measurable progress.