bauma CONEXPO INDIA is a sell-out, it is said. So, what is the final tally of exhibitors, and the total space with halls?
bauma CONEXPO INDIA is the largest show in North India in the construction equipment sector. It focuses on heavy vehicles and equipment that have the capability to drive India’s infra-development ambitions. The show aims to bring together all the stakeholders and important decision-makers in the construction and infrastructure sector. The upcoming edition of bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2023 is expected to be bigger. Our project and marketing teams have raised the bar high in order to attract exhibitors and visitors to the show.

We are expecting participation from more than 600 exhibitors from 20+ countries, showcasing 10,000+ products and solutions, and drawing more than 50,000 visitors during the four-day event. The show features some of the most advanced solutions related to all-around construction sites; mining, extraction, and processing of raw materials; production of building materials; and component and service suppliers.

What according to you will be the major differentiating factor of bauma CONEXPO INDIA from all the other construction equipment exhibitions?
We are undisputedly the largest show in North India in terms of scale of participation and representation from all segments of the building and construction industry. We are known for our well-researched customer engagement and unforgettable customer experience. The upcoming edition of bauma CONEXPO INDIA is being endorsed by the Honourable Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri. Nitin Gadkari, National Highways Association of India (NHAI) and National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC). Apart from this, the show enjoys support from important policy influencers in the Central and State governments, and key industry associations like ICEMA, BAI, and NAREDCO.

North India is the centre of infrastructure development in the country and is being appreciated by builders and contractors from across the country. Backed by these facts, we are hosting the upcoming edition of bauma CONEXPO INDIA at the India Expo Centre in Greater Noida, which is an international-standard venue providing world-class facilities. bauma CONEXPO INDIA draws its strength and brings international flavour from the bauma network of trade shows in Munich and China and its partnership with one of North America’s largest fairs CONEXPO.

What are the exhibitors’ and visitors’ expectations from bauma CONEXPO INDIA?
bauma CONEXPO INDIA offers a unique customer experience through live product demos, 20+ knowledge-rich conferences, and business-to-government sessions. The show is a vibrant meeting place for exhibitors and visitors. We are executing 5,000+ buyer-seller meetings, which would enable meaningful handshakes and unlock business opportunities. One of the major highlights of this show is the conferences for the mining sector concerning energy efficiency and safety. There are also conferences focused on skill-building to create quality jobs in the construction equipment space. The sessions are designed with industry associations and skill development councils through special training programs, including classroom programs and practical sessions.

Can you please say something about the concurrent events being held during bauma CONEXPO INDIA?
Our conferences will focus on evolving technologies in the Indian industry and best practices from the global industry. Uttar Pradesh is leading the country's rapid infra-expansion plans. Our show will bring together public and private sector leaders who will discuss the scope and challenges within the state's existing development projects.

This edition will see a special focus on machinery innovations for the mining sector, especially pertaining to energy efficiency and safety measures. We will also focus on the construction equipment industry’s skill-building initiatives to create quality jobs in this space. For this, we are collaborating with associations and skill development councils to conduct special training programmes, including classroom programs and practical sessions.

A lot of construction equipment exhibitions have happened recently. Will this have any effect on the number of international participants?
Yes indeed, many equipment exhibitions have taken place recently, the largest one on the international scale being bauma in Munich. Therefore, we are witnessing huge interest in the bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2023, as the world recognises India as a key hotspot for infra investments. Additionally, infrastructure plays a crucial role in the sustainable development of any country. Hence, infrastructure development is the biggest focus area of the Government of India.

India plans to spend $1.4 trillion on infrastructure development during 2019-23. The growth of our show can be attributed to the increasing investments by the government in the infrastructure and housing sector. Construction equipment plays a major role in driving these sectors and hence we are witnessing growing interest and increasing participation from our international exhibitors to showcase solutions at the show that are going to be massive drivers in attracting visitors to our show.

How do you look at the market for construction equipment in India?
India is well on its way toward becoming the world's second-largest construction equipment market and the manufacturing hub of the world. Construction equipment sales in the second quarter of this fiscal year showed an 8 per cent y-o-y growth with healthy performance on the export front as well. Investment in infrastructures such as roads, mining, housing, railways, and irrigation is a key element for driving India’s economic growth.

India’s construction equipment industry would be playing a giant role in realizing the aspirational goals of these sectors, thereby strengthening India in its pursuit to achieve its economic goals. With $1.4 trillion worth of investments in infra-development planned by the government and projects being undertaken across the country, bauma CONEXPO INDIA comes at an opportune time.

How has been the response to bauma CONEXPO INDIA? How do you look at taking the concept to future editions?
As one of the largest trade fair organisers in the country, our purpose is to enable meaningful handshakes and unlock business opportunities for all our stakeholders. Hence, we are confident of building on the current overwhelming response and adapting it to future editions to suit the industry’s timely needs.

What are the various new infrastructural efforts undertaken that would make things easy for exhibitors and visitors alike?
Our exhibitors and visitors are excited about the upcoming edition’s venue. One of the reasons, we chose India Expo Centre is because it offers world-class facilities like adequate parking space, e-charging stations, and availability of good quality hotels, restaurants, and recreational centres near the exhibition venue.

Innovation and research are getting a boost. How will this be reflected at bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2023?
A lot of innovation and research is going on toward electrification, automation, and safety measures in construction equipment. bauma CONEXPO INDIA returns after four years with innovative products and technologies and there is a flurry of enthusiasm amongst the stakeholders to witness these new technologies first-hand.