World of Concrete India 2026 Engages Southern Market through Chennai Industry Roundtable Ahead of Mumbai Expo
As India's only dedicated concrete-focused exhibition, WOC India brings together the entire value chain—from raw materials and precast technologies to construction equipment, chemicals, and digital solutions—offering a highly specialised B2B platform distinct from broader construction expos. The 2026 edition is expected to feature over 350 brands and attract more than 18,000 industry professionals, with strong domestic and international participation, including dedicated European, Chinese, Start-Up, and Precast pavilions.
Southern India in Focus: A Key Growth Market
The Chennai roundtable was designed to engage key stakeholders from Southern India, one of the country's most dynamic construction markets. The region's strong infrastructure momentum—driven by industrial expansion, IT-led urbanisation, and large-scale public investments across Chennai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad—is accelerating the adoption of prefabrication, high-performance materials, and advanced construction methodologies.India's construction market is projected to reach USD 1 trillion by 2030—a trajectory underpinned by government policy and sustained investments in road, rail, and airport infrastructure that are triggering a ripple effect across the entire construction ecosystem. This growth reflects the scale of demand for advanced, efficient, and sustainable construction solutions.
The roundtable brought together senior industry stakeholders and regional experts — Mr. T. Ashokan, President – Flooring Contractors Association, Mr. Mohan Ramanathan, Founder Member – Indian Demolition Association, Mr. Muralidharan N. G, Past Chairman ICI Chennai Centre, Mr. Vijay Bawra, Founder – SanchiConnect, Mr. Apurva Ashok Kate, Managing Director, Duraklean along with Mr Rajneesh Khattar, Senior Group Director, Informa Markets in India—for a focused exchange on market realities and emerging priorities. Key themes included the region's increasing shift towards faster project execution timelines, the demand for more efficient construction methodologies and materials, and the growing urgency around sustainable construction practices. Participants also highlighted a growing alignment between infrastructure growth and private sector investment, particularly across industrial and urban development projects, noting that the next phase of growth will be defined by the industry's ability to balance speed, cost efficiency, and sustainability.
Industry Leadership Perspectives
Commenting on the 12th edition of WOC India, Mr. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, Informa Markets in India, said, "India's ready-mix concrete market is projected to grow from USD 78.18 billion in 2024 to USD 138.46 billion by 2030, reflecting the industry's rapid shift towards modern construction methodologies. Southern India is emerging as a key growth engine, supported by strong infrastructure development and industrial expansion. World of Concrete India 2026 aims to bring together industry expertise, innovation, and global perspectives to enable the adoption of advanced construction solutions and drive long-term, sustainable growth across the sector."Speaking at the media roundtable in Chennai, Mr. Rajneesh Khattar, Sr. Group Director, Informa Markets in India, said: "Our engagement in Chennai reflects the growing importance of Southern India in shaping the future of the construction industry. The region's strong growth trajectory, combined with increasing adoption of new construction methodologies and a sharper focus on sustainability, makes it a critical market for industry collaboration. World of Concrete India 2026 will connect stakeholders, enable knowledge exchange, and support the industry's transition towards more efficient and future-ready construction practices."
Event Highlights and Industry Participation
WOC India 2026 will serve as a high-value business and knowledge platform, enabling direct engagement between contractors, developers, architects, consultants, infrastructure companies, and government stakeholders.The event is supported by leading industry bodies including the National Council for Cement & Building Materials (NCB), Builders Association of India, Drymortar Association, Readymix Concrete Manufacturers Association, India Concrete Institute, The Architects Engineers & Surveyors Association (AESA) and the Precast Manufacturers Association of India. Prominent participating brands include Ultratech, Sika India, JSW Cement, Natural Cemeco, Mapei, Chryso India, Fosroc, Nerolac, Asian Paints, among others.
Blending knowledge with business outcomes, the exhibition will feature product showcases, live demonstrations, B2B and B2G meetings, and multiple knowledge forums. Key highlights include:
CEO & CTO Conclave
Open Tech Forum and Innovation Theatre
Investor Zone
Startup Pavilion
Country Pavilions (European, Chinese, and more)
12 conference sessions featuring over 100 global speakers
A major knowledge highlight this year will be an industry white paper by knowledge partner 1Lattice, focusing on emerging trends, innovations in construction materials, and the future of concrete in India.
Covering segments such as concrete and cement, precast technologies, construction equipment, construction chemicals, industrial flooring, safety solutions, AI-driven construction technologies, and digital management software, the event offers a comprehensive view of the evolving construction ecosystem.
Published on:
18 May 2026
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