The Tools & Equipment Expo 2026 (TAEE) opened at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, bringing together more than 300 exhibitors and leading domestic and international brands from the tools and equipment industry. The three-day exhibition, organised by Informa Markets in India, features participation from Germany, China, Taiwan and Hong Kong and showcases solutions spanning hand tools, power tools, cutting and welding technologies, smart tools, automation and sustainable equipment.
The exhibition was inaugurated in the presence of Vinkesh Gulati, Chairperson, Automotive Skills Development Council; Mukesh Mohan Gupta, President, Chamber of Indian Micro Small and Medium Enterprises; Didaarjit Singh Lotey, Vice President, Chamber of Industrial & Commercial Undertakings; Yadu Kumar Yadav, Deputy Director, NPC-DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India; S.P. Rana, Director, Directorate of Industrial Safety & Health, Government of NCT of Delhi; Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, Informa Markets in India; and Prashant Jain, Group Director, Informa Markets in India.
The opening day focused on India’s tools and equipment industry, covering policy, sector growth, manufacturing ecosystems, supply-chain resilience and ease of doing business. The accompanying TAEE Conference 2026 brought together manufacturers, OEMs, MSMEs, industry representatives and other stakeholders to examine opportunities for technology adoption, cluster development and market expansion.
PG Subramanian, Executive Secretary, Indian Cutting Tool Manufacturers’ Association, said the global cutting tool market is currently around US$23 billion and is projected to approach US$30 billion by 2030, while India accounts for approximately 15% of the market, according to industry estimates. He highlighted the opportunity for Indian manufacturers to expand domestic production and exports, while calling for greater awareness and access to government schemes, simplified compliance and stronger domestic raw-material and recycling capabilities.
Shitu Sahni, Managing Director, Raw Power, said India’s power tools consumption, estimated at around US$4 billion, has the potential to grow to nearly US$15 billion. He noted that developing the domestic ecosystem will require capabilities across the approximately 28 critical components used in power tools, with EV and cordless technologies providing additional growth opportunities.
Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, Informa Markets in India, said India’s hand and power tools exports, currently estimated at around US$1 billion, have the potential to exceed US$25 billion by 2035. He said TAEE is intended to connect manufacturers, technology providers, buyers and international stakeholders while supporting technology adoption, stronger supply chains and global market access.
The exhibition floor features live demonstrations, product launches and technology-led solutions. The Demo Zone and Innovation Zone highlight developments aimed at improving productivity, precision, efficiency and equipment performance. Exhibits include rebar cutting tools from Nakoda Tools, electric airless paint sprayers from MS Industries, ringsaw chains from Sahni Overseas (Raw Power), welding and plasma cutting machines from Minasu Welding (Weltronix), cordless rotary hammers from Sonic Air, advanced cordless tools from Yuri and heavy-duty cut-off machines from Vig Power Tools. Day 2 will focus on precision, automation, advanced manufacturing, Digital Manufacturing and Industry 4.0, along with skills, certification, apprenticeships, exports, financing and emerging demand from EV, defence, aerospace and infrastructure sectors.
The event is supported by several industry associations, including the Chamber of Industrial and Commercial Undertakings, Ludhiana Hand Tools Association, Indian Cutting Tool Manufacturers Association, Jalandhar Traders & Manufacturers Association, Association of Welding Products Manufacturers, Aji GIDC Association, AP State Carpenters Association and Rajkot Engineers Association.
