CII EXCON Boosts India’s Path to 2nd Largest CE Market Globally by 2030
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) arranged a roadshow in New Delhi today to unveil EXCON 2023, South Asia’s largest construction equipment exhibition. The event was graced by industry leaders, senior government officials, and stakeholders from the infrastructure and construction equipment sector.
Scheduled from 12 – 16 December 2023 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, Bengaluru, EXCON aims to drive India’s ascension to the second-largest global construction equipment market by 2030. With a significant emphasis on policy reforms, India is presently undergoing an infrastructure surge propelled by heightened government spending on various projects, setting the stage for this remarkable feat.
Spanning 30 lakh sq. ft of display area, EXCON is anticipated to draw over 1200 exhibitors from India and abroad, including notable participants from the USA, UK, France, Germany, Italy, UAE, South Korea, Singapore, Turkey, Sri Lanka, Romania, and the Czech Republic. The 5-day extravaganza is expected to attract more than 80,000 business visitors worldwide, with the Government of Karnataka acting as the Host State for EXCON 2023.
Sakthi Kumar VG, Member, EXCON 2023 Steering Committee & Managing Director, Schwing Stetter (India) Pvt Ltd said, “We are thrilled to introduce the Twelfth Edition of EXCON, embracing the theme, ‘Building India’s Tomorrow.’ This theme encompasses the fundamental pillars of Technology, Globalization, Sustainability, and Inclusivity. EXCON 2023 is far more than just an event; it serves as the driving force behind India’s unceasing progress. It strives to embody our robust infrastructure development, solidifying India’s eminent position as a global hub for construction equipment manufacturing.”.
India’s economic journey is intricately intertwined with the vitality of the infrastructure sector, an area that is receiving substantial attention from the government. In a resounding testament to this commitment, the government has allocated an impressive sum of Rs. 10 lakh crores, which is equivalent to a staggering US$ 130.57 billion, to fortify this domain. “Our government’s investment underscores India’s unwavering dedication to advancing infrastructure growth, fostering an environment conducive to economic advancement, and enhancing global competitiveness,” added Mr Sakthi Kumar.
Noteworthy highlights of EXCON 2023 encompass a dedicated focus on Alternate Fuels, AI Pavilion, Aatma Nirbhar Bharat, Skills, Women in construction, Conferences on Defence & Paramilitary, Green Construction emphasizing Sustainability, AI & IOT, and Automation in the Construction Engineering Sector, among others.
Serving as both a marketing platform and an educational forum, EXCON facilitates learning opportunities for government officials, senior bureaucrats, private contractors, builders, infrastructure developers, urban planning experts, and defense organizations. The event enables them to witness cutting-edge technology and machinery, catering to the nation’s burgeoning infrastructure demands.
EXCON 2023 will showcase leading construction equipment manufacturers demonstrating the adaptability of their machinery and the progression of construction technologies. Notably, these exhibitors will present cost-effective solutions to expedite project execution for builders and contractors while upholding stringent standards of quality, safety, and environmental sustainability.
Key participants at the event include renowned organizations such as JCB, BKT, Caterpillar, Imperial Auto, Jindal Steel & Power, Gulf Oil, Kobelco, KYB, Larsen and Toubro, Puzzolana, Sany, Schwing Stetter, Syemco, Tata Hitachi, Ammann, Case, Doosan, Epiroc, Fiori, GNU, Nail Stone, Hyundai, ITR, Liebherr, Propel, Rockcut, Walvoil, Wipro, and Yuken India, in addition to OEMs, components manufacturers, and other allied industry organizations.
The Indian Construction Equipment Manufacturers’ Association (ICEMA) is the sector partner for EXCON 2023, with the Infrastructure Equipment Skill Council (IESC) and the Builders Association of India (BAI) providing their support as well.
