IN A LEAGUE OF ITS OWN

bauma ConExpo India 2024 held its own with cutting-edge technologies and innovations

The 7th edition of bauma ConExpo India 2024 has set a transformative precedent for India’s construction, mining, and infrastructure industries. Held from December 11 to 14, 2024, at the India Expo Centre in Greater Noida, this year’s edition has been a landmark in the nation’s infrastructure journey.

Spanning over 135,000 square metres of exhibition space, bauma ConExpo India 2024 showcased ground-breaking innovations that drew more than 51,118 trade visitors from 83 countries. The trade fair facilitated 6,298 impactful buyer-seller meetings and unveiled more than 20,000 cutting-edge products and solutions, driving transformative advancements in India’s infrastructure landscape. Bringing together 984 exhibitors, the trade fair created a dynamic platform for innovation, collaboration, and sustainable growth, cementing its stature as the largest construction trade fair in North India.

The trade fair was officially inaugurated by Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways. He marked the occasion by lighting the ceremonial lamp. In his inaugural address, he stated that, “India is rapidly transforming into a global infrastructure powerhouse with large-scale projects worth Rs 70 lakh crore already underway. To sustain this momentum, we must prioritise technological innovation, invest in research & development, and adopt sustainable fuels. The construction equipment industry, being the world’s third largest, has immense potential to expand exports and strengthen India’s manufacturing capabilities. I urge industry leaders to focus on advanced technologies and global partnerships to ensure long-term growth and a greener, more competitive future.”