Machine Possible

29 Dec 2023 CW Team

In the heart of Bengaluru, the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) recently played host to one of South Asia’s most significant events – Excon 2023. From December 12 to December 16, this bustling hub witnessed the convergence of over 1,200 exhibitors, both domestic and international, marking the 12th edition of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) organised extravaganza. The sprawling 30 lakh sq ft display area was testament to the grandeur of an event that has become synonymous with innovation and the future of India’s construction industry. Excon 2023 attracted exhibitors from countries as diverse as Austria, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Romania, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Turkey, UAE, UK and the USA, underscoring the global recognition of India's position as a hub for construction equipment manufacturing.

Inaugurating the event, Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road, Transport and Highways, Government of India, expressed optimism about India's construction sector becoming the world's largest in the next five years. “The construction sector currently ranks as the world's third largest. Yet, by fostering collaborative endeavours among stakeholders and through substantial government support, we have the potential to propel it to the top spot within the next five years.”

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