World of Concrete India
The 11th edition of World of Concrete India 2025, a premier platform for the concrete and construction industry, recently concluded at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. Organised by Informa Markets in India, the three-day expo has drawn an impressive participation of over 14,000 trade visitors, 350+ leading brands, and 250+ exhibitors. With strong international representation from countries including Korea, China, the USA, and Spain, the event is setting new benchmarks in showcasing innovation, sustainability, and growth opportunities for the sector.
The grand inauguration of World of Concrete India 2025 was marked by the presence of distinguished guests, including Dr. Brijesh Dixit, Managing Director, Maharashtra State Infrastructure Development Corporation (MSIDC); Mr. Amar Choudhary, Chief Executive Officer, 1Lattice; Mr. Thomas Guillot, Chief Executive, Global Cement and Concrete Association; Mr. Somenath Ghosh, Vice - President, Consulting Engineers Association of India; Shri Rajendra Singh Kamboh, National President - Builders Association of India; Dr. Vishal Ramesh Thombare, Deputy Chief Engineer Roads (Planning) (i/c), Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC); Mr. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, Informa Markets in India and Mr Rajneesh Khattar, Group Director, Informa Markets in India .
The expo showcased leading exhibitors including Jindal Panther Cement, Jindal Panther TMT Rebars, JSW Cement, Godrej Construction, Sika India, UltraTech Cement, Zydex Industries, Fosroc Chemicals, Chryso Chemicals, Normet Chemicals, Vyara Tiles Ltd, Neptune Industries, Natural Cemeco Pvt Ltd, Appollo Infratech Pvt Ltd, CHIR-AYU Controls Pvt Ltd, Sievert 20 Microns Building Materials Pvt Ltd, Q-Green Techcon Pvt Ltd, Kemit Chemicals Pvt Ltd, to name a few.
Seeking at event Dr. Brijesh Dixit, Managing Director, Maharashtra State Infrastructure Development Corporation (MSIDC), said “Concrete stands at the core of modern infrastructure, yet remains one of the least understood materials, a gap that must be addressed for the benefit of all end users. World of Concrete India expo provides an important platform for cement manufacturers, equipment suppliers, and project professionals to exchange insights, foster innovation, and enhance quality standards. Given the sector’s substantial contribution to GDP, employment, and national development, strengthening collaboration across the value chain is imperative. In an era defined by technological advancement and artificial intelligence, such initiatives are instrumental in driving progress towards a developed and Viksit Bharat.”
Dr. Vishal Ramesh Thombare, Deputy Chief Engineer Roads (Planning) (i/c), Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), said “Mumbai’s Road network spans 2,055 kilometers, of which around 1,200 kilometers have been concretized or white-topped, with plans to extend this across most roads in the next 2 to 3 years, making the city pothole-free. The city has pioneered technologies and materials including geopolymer concrete, ultra-high-performance concrete, eco-friendly and microcellular materials, GGBS, and waste material, all tested in labs and field trials to withstand Mumbai’s heavy annual rainfall of 3,000 to 3,500 millimeters and high axle loads. Landmark projects such as the Mumbai Coastal Road have reduced travel time from one and a half hours to 20 minutes, with structural elements designed to last at least 100 years.”
According to a recent report by Moody’s, cement consumption in India is projected to grow by 50% over the next five years, reinforcing the sector’s strong growth outlook. From 445 MMTPA (million metric tons per annum) in FY24, demand is expected to rise to 670 MMTPA by 2030, translating into a steady CAGR of 6–7% towards the end of the decade. This surge will be primarily driven by the government’s continued infrastructure push and the growing demand for housing, which together are expected to accelerate consolidation among larger market players and strengthen the industry’s competitive landscape.
The expo has garnered support from the associations such as the National Real Estate Development Council, (NAREDCO) Maharashtra, the Builders Association of India, RMCMA, Precast Manufactures Association of India (PMAI), Drycotec – Dry Mortar Association, Architects, Engineers and Surveyors Association (AESA), Indian Concrete Institute (Pune Chapter) and Ferrocement Society (India).
