Press Release

11-Nov-2025

• 180+ exhibitors and 8,500+ trade visitors from 30+ countries are coming together at a leading international platform for  hardware sourcing.
• India’s hardware and building materials market projected to reach USD 7.5 billion by 2030, driven by rapid urbanisation and manufacturing growth
New Delhi, December 2025: The third edition of International Hardware Fair India (IHF India) 2025, powered by EISENWARENMESSE, opened today at Hall 2 & 3, Bharat Mandapam (formerly known as Pragati Maidan), New Delhi, showcasing advanced technologies and new product innovations in the engineering hardware and tools industry. Organized by Koelnmesse, the event features 180+ exhibitors including country pavilions from South Korea, China and Taiwan, and 8,500+ trade visitors from 30+ countries. With the industrial hand tools market set to grow from USD 0.76 billion to USD 1.17 billion by FY2032, India’s hardware sector continues its strong transformative upward momentum.

The inauguration ceremony was graced by key dignitaries, including Mr. S C Ralhan, President (Federation of Indian Export Organisation (FIEO), Dr. Ajay Sahai, Director General & CEO, Federation Of Indian Export Organisation (FIEO), Ms. Mercy Epao, Joint Secretary, Ministry of MSME, Ms. Ashwini Lal, Director - Office of Development Commissione, Ministry of Small & Medium Enterprises, Mr. Ajay Goswami, Jalandhar Chapter Chairman, Electrical Export Promotional Council (EEPC India), Shri Rajesh Menon, Director General, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), and Mr. Milind Dixit, Managing Director – India and SAARC, Koelnmesse Pvt. Ltd

This year’s event features leading brands across premium hand tools, power tools, industrial hardware, safety equipment, fasteners, fittings, and building materials. Key participants like Alok International, D P Garg, H.R. International, JK Files & Engineering Ltd., Makita Power, Birla Precision Technology, Electrospark, Jhalani Forge, and several emerging innovators are showcasing breakthrough technologies.

Mr. Milind Dixit, Managing Director, Koelnmesse India, added “Driven by rising urbanisation, government-led infrastructure investments, and a shift toward sustainable and premium hardware products, the Indian market is evolving at an
unprecedented pace. IHF India 2025 serves as a vital business platform for manufacturers, distributors, and buyers to explore opportunities, introduce innovations, and accelerate the sector’s transformation.”

The 2025 edition of International Hardware Fair India continues to receive strong support from leading industry associations, including the Buying Agents Association (BAA), Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises - Govt of India, Indian

Industrial Association – Aligarh Chapter, Project Export Promotional Council, Jamnagar Factory Owner’s Association, Fastener Manufacturers Association of India. Their collective backing reinforces the fair’s growing influence in bringing together key decision-makers and shaping the future trajectory of the hardware sector.

The event features an expanded Innovative Product Showcase Zone, highlighting the latest tools, advanced hardware solutions, and next-generation accessories. Live technical demonstrations, new product launches from leading brands, and insightful knowledge sessions by industry experts offer visitors a dynamic, hands-on experience of emerging technologies and evolving market trends set to shape the future of the hardware industry.

As India’s economy accelerates, the hardware and building materials sector is entering a transformative phase. Rapid technological adoption—particularly the integration of smart systems, automation, and IoT—is reshaping product design, manufacturing processes, and supply chains across the industry. The furniture and hardware segments, once dominated by small-scale manufacturers, are now experiencing robust industrialization, presenting new avenues for brands, OEMs, and retailers. This shift positions India as a rising centre of innovation, sourcing, and high- quality manufacturing.

By spotlighting breakthrough technologies and strengthening industry collaboration, International Hardware Fair India 2025 stands as a pivotal platform empowering the growth of India’s hardware, tools, and furniture-related industries, while contributing
to the country’s emergence as a key player in the global hardware ecosystem.

About the Organisers
Koelnmesse – industry trade fairs for the hardware sector: As a top international trade fair organiser, Koelnmesse is the global market leader for events in the tools and hardware sector. Cologne is home to the EISENWARENMESSE – INTERNATIONAL
HARDWARE FAIR, the world’s leading trade fair for the industry. Asia-Pacific Sourcing, the largest sourcing platform outside of Asia, also showcases its products there. Koelnmesse is also expanding its international portfolio in key markets. The China
International Hardware Show in Shanghai, International Hardware Fair Italy in Bergamo, International Hardware Fair India in New Delhi and El Gran Salón Ferretero in Colombia are tailored events and leading regional trade fairs with international
participation. The successful launches of the International Hardware Fair Indonesia in Jakarta and the International Hardware Fair Saudi Arabia in Riyadh in 2025 marked the addition of further events in strategically important growth markets.
Next Events:
EISENWARENMESSE - International Hardware Fair, Cologne, Germany 03.-06.03.2026
International Hardware Fair Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 15.-17.06.2026

International Hardware Fair Indonesia 23.-26. September 2026
China International Hardware Show, Shanghai, China 28.-30.09.2026
International Hardware Fair India, New Delhi, India 09.-11.12.2026
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