The 7th edition of bauma CONEXPO INDIA has set a transformative precedent for India’s construction, mining, and infrastructure industries. Held from December 11 to14, 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 groundbreaking 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. These numbers underscore the event’s critical role in powering India’s infrastructure ambitions, aligning with the nation’s aspirations to become a $5 trillion economy.
Bhupinder Singh, CEO, Messe Muenchen India, “bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2024 has firmly established itself as a platform that bridges India’s unique needs with global expertise, playing its part in shaping the vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat.’ The strong participation this year highlights India’s growing prominence as a hub for innovation and progress in infrastructure. From live demonstrations of advanced machinery to focused discussions on sustainability, emerging technologies, and project execution, this edition showcased practical steps the industry is taking to meet India’s ambitious infrastructure goals. It reflects the industry’s collective drive to harness innovation and collaboration as key tools to build a resilient, sustainable future for the nation.”
Dimitrov Krishnan, Chairman, bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2024 and Managing Director, Volvo Construction Equipment, said, “This edition of bauma CONEXPO INDIA underscored the industry’s role as a driver of change, emphasizing smarter, more resilient infrastructure solutions. By championing cutting-edge technologies, skill development, and sustainability, the trade fair has provided a powerful blueprint for the future. It reflects a unified effort to not only meet current demands but to shape a more sustainable and globally competitive ecosystem.”
The trade fair’s strategic influence resonates far beyond its exhibition halls, creating ripple effects across the industry. By showcasing solutions tailored for large-scale infrastructure projects, the event supports India’s economic aspirations, accelerating the construction of smart cities, highways, and industrial corridors.
This edition was jointly organised by the Builders Association of India (BAI) along with the association partners Indian Construction Equipment Manufacturers’ Association (ICEMA). Leading industry associations that supported bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2024 were Construction Equipment Rental Association (CERA), Committee for European Construction Equipment (CECE), Spanish Manufacturers Association of Construction and Mining Equipment (ANMOPYC), German Machinery and Equipment Manufacturers Association (VDMA), Cranes Owners Association of India (COAOI), Construction Federation of India (CFI) and many more.
