October 09, 2025: The 11th edition of World of Concrete India 2025 opened at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, bringing together over 350 brands and 250 exhibitors from across the globe. Organised by Informa Markets in India, the three-day event expects to draw more than 14,000 trade visitors and features international participation from countries including Germany, Korea, China, the USA, and Spain.
Leading exhibitors include Jindal Panther Cement, JSW Cement, Godrej Construction, Sika India, UltraTech Cement, Zydex Industries, Fosroc Chemicals, and Labdhi Lifestyle, among others.
Highlighting Mumbai’s infrastructure progress, Dr. Vishal Ramesh Thombare, Deputy Chief Engineer Roads (Planning), Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, said that Mumbai’s road network of 2,055 km, with 1,200 km already concretised, will expand further within the next two to three years. He noted the use of new-age materials like geopolymer concrete and ultra-high-performance concrete tested to endure heavy rainfall and high axle loads.
Dr. Brijesh Dixit, Managing Director, Maharashtra State Infrastructure Development Corporation, said, “Concrete stands at the core of modern infrastructure. World of Concrete India provides a platform for cement manufacturers, equipment suppliers, and project professionals to exchange insights, foster innovation, and enhance quality standards.”
Moody’s projects India’s cement consumption to rise from 445 MMTPA in FY2024 to 670 MMTPA by FY2030, driven by housing and infrastructure growth. Industry leaders such as Rajendra Singh Kamboh of the Builders Association of India and Amar Choudhary of 1Lattice emphasised technology adoption, AI integration, and sustainable construction.
Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, Informa Markets in India, added, “The real estate, construction, and infrastructure sectors are top contributors to India’s GDP. The Indian green cement market, valued at USD 2.31 billion, is expected to grow to USD 3.28 billion by 2029.”
Source: Construction Week
