Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya visited Bharat Buildcon 2026, India's flagship exhibition for building materials, construction, and infrastructure, on its third day at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in New Delhi. The minister noted that the first two days of the event saw higher footfall than the entire previous edition, highlighting the growing strength of India's construction ecosystem.
Minister's Remarks on Event Success
Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, interacted with exhibitors, industry leaders, manufacturers, and international buyers. He reviewed the latest innovations and capabilities showcased by Indian companies. The minister stated that Bharat Buildcon has emerged as a highly successful platform in its first edition, with visitor numbers nearly double that of many industry exhibitions over their entire duration.
International and Domestic Participation
The exhibition has attracted buyers, architects, builders, developers, distributors, and industry professionals from over 90 countries and more than 100 Indian cities. It covers 24 major categories, including ceramics, stone, hardware, cement, steel, plywood, laminates, furniture, bathware, and allied construction products, establishing itself as a key industry event.
Mr. Vishal Acharya, Director of Bharat Buildcon, said the presence of buyers from over 90 countries demonstrates global confidence in India's manufacturing capabilities. He noted that the platform enables Indian companies to connect directly with international buyers, explore export opportunities, and build long-term business partnerships, strengthening India's position as a global sourcing hub.
Domestic Industry Impact
Mr. Jitendra Kathiriya, Director of Bharat Buildcon, highlighted that participants from over 100 Indian cities have made the event a truly national business platform. The exhibition generates opportunities across the entire value chain, from manufacturers and exporters to distributors, architects, contractors, and project developers. The response in the first three days reflects the enormous growth potential of India's building materials sector.
Mr. Nilesh Jetpariya, Chairman of CAPEXIL, stated that India is emerging as a key manufacturing and infrastructure market. Platforms like Bharat Buildcon are critical for promoting exports and strengthening India's global trade footprint, supporting the vision of Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Industry Support and Vision
Mr. Vijay Aghara, Director of Bharat Buildcon, added that the overwhelming response validates the need for a unified industry platform. The business meetings, buyer-seller interactions, and networking opportunities will translate into long-term commercial benefits for exhibitors and contribute significantly to the growth of India's construction and building materials ecosystem.
India's building materials and construction sector remains a strong pillar of economic growth, contributing significantly to GDP, supporting millions of jobs, and driving infrastructure development, urbanization, and industrial expansion. With large-scale investments in housing, transportation, smart cities, and industrial corridors, demand for building materials is expected to grow steadily.
Event Details and Sponsors
Bharat Buildcon 2026 continues until June 21, 2026, bringing together leading manufacturers, exporters, buyers, and decision-makers globally. The exhibition showcases India's manufacturing excellence and reinforces the country's ambition to become a global leader in the building materials and construction industry.
The event is powered by JSW, with diamond sponsors including Solorex Tiles, Rafttaar.ai, Shree Cement, Bangur Cement, and KICH India. Gold sponsors are Jindal Steel, Pidilite, Coverstone Ceramic, and HUMBEE. Associate sponsors include Kajaria, Century Ply, Jaguar, and Action TESA. Harrison Locks is the security partner.
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