Messe Muenchen India with Aerial Platform Association of India Launches India RentX for CE Rental Industry

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Messe Muenchen India, part of the Messe München Group, in association with the Aerial Platform Association of India, has announced the launch of India RentX, a new trade fair dedicated to India’s construction equipment rental ecosystem. The inaugural edition will take place in September 2027 at Jio World Convention Centre, BKC, Mumbai.

Designed as a focused, high-value business platform, India RentX will connect equipment rental companies, manufacturers and service providers with senior leaders from infrastructure developers, EPC companies, construction firms, real estate businesses and industrial project organisations.

Expected attendees include C-suite executives, project directors, procurement heads, plant and equipment leaders, operations teams and safety professionals responsible for equipment strategy and deployment across major projects.

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Bhupinder Singh, President IMEA, Messe München and CEO, Messe Muenchen India, said, “As India’s project economy expands, equipment access is becoming a strategic delivery decision. India RentX will bring senior project leaders together with rental companies and the wider equipment ecosystem to discuss fleet capability, deployment, service and commercial models. The trade fair will provide a dedicated platform for companies evaluating rental-led equipment access across construction, infrstructure and industrial projects.”

Dharak Dedhia, President, Aerial Platform Association of India, said, “A strong rental market depends on fleet availability, maintenance discipline, trained operators, safety standards and dependable service support. India RentX will create a dedicated forum for rental companies, equipment users and industry partners to address these priorities across the broader construction-equipment market. Aerial work platforms will be an important part of this larger ecosystem.”

India RentX is being launched as India’s construction equipment market continues to grow, supported by sustained investment in infrastructure, real estate and industrial development. Equipment rental is gaining ground as project owners and contractors seek to manage capital expenditure, improve asset utilisation and deploy machinery in line with project timelines, locations and specific work requirements.

The exhibition will cover the full spectrum of rental-led construction and infrastructure equipment, including:
  • Earthmoving and excavation machinery
  • Road construction and compaction equipment
  • Concrete equipment
  • Cranes and lifting solutions
  • Material handling systems
  • Power and utility equipment
  • Specialised machinery and attachments
  • Fleet-management and telematics solutions
  • Maintenance, inspection, training and safety services
  • Aerial work platforms, including boom lifts, scissor lifts and truck-mounted platforms
The exhibitor profile will extend beyond rental companies to include equipment manufacturers, dealers, fleet-technology providers, maintenance and inspection specialists, training organisations and other service partners supporting equipment performance and availability.

Visitors will be able to compare fleet strength, equipment availability, maintenance standards, safety documentation, operator support, service response, technology integration and commercial terms.

Shrikumar Kothari, Head Purchase, Ashoka Buildcon Mumbai, said, “Rental equipment offers the freedom to scale machinery as project requirements change, without the burden of ownership, maintenance, or idle equipment costs. With maintenance handled by the hiring agency and skilled operators and drivers readily available, you can ensure uninterrupted manpower and equipment continuity—keeping your project moving safely, efficiently, and without delays.”

Gnanesh Gala, Managing Director, Navneet Education Limited, said, “Technology, utilisation patterns, warehouse requirements and project needs are constantly evolving. In such an environment, opting for rentals rather than committing to capital expenditure gives us greater flexibility and allows us to scale our requirements as they change. A single platform that brings together multiple rental options and vendors is extremely valuable for project directors, enabling them to explore and evaluate the right solutions for their ever-growing rental needs.”