India’s largest Hand Tools, Power Tools and Fasteners Expo 2025
Informa Markets in India inaugurated the 23rd edition of the Hand Tools & Fasteners Expo (HTF) and the 14th edition of the International Exhibition on Cutting and Welding Materials (CWE) at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), Mumbai. Co-located with the Used Machinery Expo (UMEX) and the International Machine Tools Expo (IMEX), the three-day business event (27–29 September) brings together 150+ leading Indian and international brands and is set to welcome 8,000+ attendees from across India and overseas.
The opening ceremony was graced by eminent dignitaries and industry leaders including Mr. Suresh Nambiar, Sr. Manager, Gardex India Pvt Ltd; Mr. Aman Aggarwal, Managing Director, A Cube Tools and Hardware LLP; Mr. Kulvinder Singh, Channel Development Manager, Dong Cheng; Mr. Ishant Gupta, Partner, Kuber Sales; Mr. Neeraj Aggarwal, Director, De Neers Tools Limited; Mr. Rajesh Peshion, General Manager – Sales & Marketing, Osho Tools Pvt Ltd; Mr. Manoj Shingala, Manager – Marketing, Taparia Tools Pvt Ltd; Mr. Siddharth Shastri, Head – Growth & Strategy, Linqhaul India Pvt Ltd; Mr. Viswa R Sanjiv, AVP – Head of Marketing, Carborundum Universal Limite; Mr. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, Informa Markets in India, and Mr. Gagan Sahni, Group Director, Informa Markets in India, alongside key stakeholders from industry associations and trade bodies.
The 2025 edition has drawn robust global participation with pavilions from Germany, South Korea, Taiwan, and China, reinforcing the event’s position as a truly international sourcing hub. Across the show floor, visitors witnessed cutting-edge launches and live demonstrations of welding automation, high-performance cordless power tools, precision-engineered hand tools, and refurbished machinery solutions tailored to MSMEs and emerging manufacturers.
Mr. Rajesh Peshion, General Marketing Head, Osho Tools Pvt. Ltd, said “For nearly two decades, participation in HTF has been consistent across cities, underlining its enduring impact on the industry. Post-pandemic, discussions on the hand tools and power tools sector resulted in the sanction for ₹3,000 crore allocation by government to establish domestic power tool manufacturing in India. This initiative is expected to reduce import dependence, retain value within the country, and generate substantial employment opportunities. With strong government support and sustained investment from Indian manufacturers, the expo continues to play a pivotal role in driving sectoral growth and long-term economic benefits.”
