Bengaluru Hosts EXCON 2025 South Asia Largest Construction Equipment Exhibition Event
Bengaluru has launched EXCON 2025, South Asia’s largest construction equipment exhibition, at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, running through 13 December 2025. The five-day event spans 3.5 million square feet and brings together over 1,250 exhibitors from 20 countries, including seven international pavilions. Organizers say EXCON will showcase advanced construction technologies, sustainability-driven machinery, and live demonstrations, while highlighting India’s growing infrastructure ambitions and positioning the country as a key global hub for construction equipment manufacturing, innovation, and exports.
Organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), EXCON has grown steadily since 2000 to become the third-largest construction equipment exhibition globally and the second-largest in Asia. This year’s edition features 134 international participants from countries including France, Germany, Italy, South Korea, Turkey, China, and the UK. Over 300 product launches and live demonstrations will highlight emerging trends in mechanization, digitalised construction management, and sustainable equipment design.Mukundan, President Designate of CII and Chairman of EXCON 2025, said the exhibition aligns with India’s ambitious infrastructure roadmap. “With ₹11.21 lakh crore allocated for FY 2025-26, projects such as Bharatmala, high-speed rail, and Smart Cities under PM Gati Shakti signal the nation’s commitment to modernising transport and urban development,” he noted. “EXCON provides a platform for global technology adoption and sustainable construction practices, accelerating India’s transition towards modern and low-carbon infrastructure.”
Industry leaders emphasised the exhibition’s role in fostering collaboration and market growth. Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General of CII, stated that EXCON offers unparalleled opportunities for networking, partnerships, and exploring new innovations. Deepak Shetty, Co-Chairman of EXCON 2025, added that the sector aims to triple its market size to $25 billion while establishing India as a global manufacturing and export hub, currently shipping equipment to over 135 countries.Karnataka’s emerging role as a construction equipment manufacturing hub is a key highlight. Officials pointed to the exhibition’s focus on sustainable solutions, including energy-efficient machinery, low-emission vehicles, and smart site management technologies. By combining technological innovation with environmental responsibility, EXCON 2025 reflects the growing emphasis on building inclusive, resilient, and low-carbon urban infrastructure.
As the exhibition progresses, EXCON 2025 is expected to reinforce India’s leadership in construction equipment and infrastructure development, offering insights into global trends while providing actionable pathways for sustainable urban growth across the region.
