India’s Premier Hand Tools & Fasteners Expo 2025 Kicks Off in Mumbai

01 Oct 2025 CW Team

The opening ceremony was graced by industry leaders, company executives, and key stakeholders, including Yogesh Mudras and Gagan Sahni from Informa Markets India. The 2025 edition featured pavilions from Germany, South Korea, Taiwan, and China, offering cutting-edge demonstrations of welding automation, high-performance cordless power tools, precision hand tools, and refurbished machinery solutions tailored for MSMEs and emerging manufacturers.

“This expo remains pivotal in shaping India’s hand tools and power tools ecosystem,” said Rajesh Peshion, General Marketing Head, Osho Tools. “Government initiatives, including a Rs 30 billion allocation to boost domestic manufacturing, coupled with investments from Indian manufacturers, will reduce import dependence and generate substantial employment opportunities.”

Focused programs like ‘Grip and Grow’ connected dealers, distributors, and OEMs, fostering strategic networking and business collaboration. The expo highlighted product innovations, global sourcing opportunities, and discussions on India’s readiness for Industry 4.0, reinforcing HTF + CWE 2025 as the premier platform for industry growth.

India’s hand tools, power tools, and fasteners market is expanding rapidly, supported by infrastructure development, MSME modernization, and growing demand from automotive, construction, and DIY sectors. Hand tools and fasteners, alongside advanced power tools, continue to underpin modern manufacturing and construction, from automotive and aerospace to smart city projects.

HTF + CWE 2025, alongside IMEX and UMEX, showcases the future of India’s manufacturing ecosystem, driving innovation, partnerships, and global business opportunities.

Informa Markets in India inaugurated the 23rd Hand Tools & Fasteners Expo (HTF) and 14th International Exhibition on Cutting and Welding Materials (CWE) at the Bombay Exhibition Centre. Co-located with the Used Machinery Expo (UMEX) and International Machine Tools Expo (IMEX), the three-day event (27–29 September 2025) hosted over 150 leading Indian and international brands, attracting more than 8,000 attendees from India and overseas.The opening ceremony was graced by industry leaders, company executives, and key stakeholders, including Yogesh Mudras and Gagan Sahni from Informa Markets India. The 2025 edition featured pavilions from Germany, South Korea, Taiwan, and China, offering cutting-edge demonstrations of welding automation, high-performance cordless power tools, precision hand tools, and refurbished machinery solutions tailored for MSMEs and emerging manufacturers.“This expo remains pivotal in shaping India’s hand tools and power tools ecosystem,” said Rajesh Peshion, General Marketing Head, Osho Tools. “Government initiatives, including a Rs 30 billion allocation to boost domestic manufacturing, coupled with investments from Indian manufacturers, will reduce import dependence and generate substantial employment opportunities.”Focused programs like ‘Grip and Grow’ connected dealers, distributors, and OEMs, fostering strategic networking and business collaboration. The expo highlighted product innovations, global sourcing opportunities, and discussions on India’s readiness for Industry 4.0, reinforcing HTF + CWE 2025 as the premier platform for industry growth.India’s hand tools, power tools, and fasteners market is expanding rapidly, supported by infrastructure development, MSME modernization, and growing demand from automotive, construction, and DIY sectors. Hand tools and fasteners, alongside advanced power tools, continue to underpin modern manufacturing and construction, from automotive and aerospace to smart city projects.HTF + CWE 2025, alongside IMEX and UMEX, showcases the future of India’s manufacturing ecosystem, driving innovation, partnerships, and global business opportunities.

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