World of Concrete India 2026 Opens Amid ₹12.2 Lakh Crore Infrastructure Push and Growing Demand for Advanced Construction Solutions

POSTED BY  : MRUNALI SAKPAL DATED ON 03/06/2026 ( 8850212023 )

Mumbai ( RMN.COM ): India’s concrete, cement, construction materials and infrastructure technology ecosystem came together today 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.

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.

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.”

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.”

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.

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.