INMEX SMM India 2025
Informa Markets in India is set to host the 14th edition of INMEX SMM India 2025, South Asia’s premier maritime event, from 10th to 12th September 2025 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. The event will convene global and domestic maritime stakeholders, industry leaders, and innovators to showcase advanced technologies and explore business opportunities shaping the future of the shipping and maritime sector.
This year’s edition will feature 280+ leading maritime brands from over 20 countries, offering visitors access to the latest innovations, solutions, and services driving the sector forward. The event is expected to welcome over 10,000 trade visitors, including shipbuilders, shipping companies, ship management firms, ship owners, buyers, investors, and senior industry professionals from across the global maritime value chain.
The event features impressive global representation through dedicated Country Pavilions from Germany, Greece, the Netherlands, and Korea, showcasing advanced maritime innovations. Meanwhile, industry professionals from Italy, Denmark, France, China, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and additional nations will attend to develop strategic partnerships with Indian industry representatives. The exhibition will also host a B2B Meeting Lounge to facilitate structured, high-value business interactions. Key exhibitors participating are Chowgule & Company (SBD), Colombo Dockyard Ltd, Marine Electrical, DYNAMICNORD GmbH, Volvo Penta, Wilhelmsen, Henkel, Synergy Shipbuilders, Class NK and many more.
Highlighting the importance of Shipping & Maritime Industry in India, Mr. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, Informa Markets in India, said “India’s maritime sector is rapidly evolving into a cornerstone of the nation’s growth story, with shipbuilding and repair emerging as pivotal drivers of economic transformation. Aligned with national initiatives such as Maritime India Vision 2030 and Viksit Bharat 2047, there is a clear focus on enhancing shipbuilding capacity, modernising repair ecosystems, and strengthening allied maritime services, all essential for realising the full potential of the Blue Economy. Reflecting this momentum, the Indian shipbuilding sector, valued at USD 90 million in 2022, is projected to surge at an exceptional USD 8,120 million by 2033. INMEX SMM India 2025, under the theme ‘Building India’s Blue Economy: Shipbuilding & Repair as Growth Drivers,’ will serve as a catalyst for dialogue and action, uniting policymakers, industry leaders, and experts to chart a roadmap for self-reliance, innovation, and global competitiveness in this vital domain.”
Shri Shyam Jagannathan, IAS, Director General of Shipping – Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, said, “India’s maritime sector continues to play a pivotal role in the nation’s economic development and in strengthening our integration with global trade. The Government of India remains firmly committed to advancing shipbuilding and ship repair capabilities, while simultaneously promoting green shipping initiatives in alignment with international sustainability goals. In parallel, sustained efforts are underway to modernise maritime legislation and upgrade infrastructure to ensure India’s continued competitiveness amidst evolving global trade and tariff regimes. INMEX SMM India 2025 provides a timely and significant platform for constructive engagement between government and industry. By fostering innovation, sustainability, and self-reliance, this event will contribute meaningfully to India’s vision of emerging as a leading global maritime hub.”
A key highlight of INMEX SMM India 2025 will be its three-day high-powered conference, featuring 80+ expert speakers across specialised forums. The Maritime Leaders’ Forum, steered by the Indian Maritime Centre, will bring together top decision-makers to discuss strategic growth and policy imperatives. The CTO forum will drive discussions on green shipping, automation, and AI in maritime, while dedicated panels will address skill development, seafarer wellness, and women in maritime leadership.
On the show floor, in addition to the International Pavilions from the Netherlands, Germany, Korea, and Greece, a Domestic Shipyard Pavilion will spotlight India’s shipbuilding and repair capabilities. Recognising excellence within the industry, the prestigious Maritime Excellence Awards will also be presented, celebrating stalwarts and change makers whose contributions have driven innovation, sustainability, and growth in the maritime sector.
India’s maritime and shipping sector is undergoing a profound transformation, anchored in sustainability, innovation, and future-ready infrastructure. Guided by the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the country is actively reshaping its ports and shipping operations through landmark programmes such as the Harit Sagar Green Port Guidelines, the Green Tug Transition Programme, and the National Green Hydrogen Mission. The ₹70,000 crore Maritime Development Fund, 2.8 times higher than the allocation in the February Budget, is poised to fast-track investments in green infrastructure, alternative fuels, and fleet modernisation, reinforcing India’s global leadership in maritime decarbonisation.
