Informa Markets in India inaugurated the 23rd edition of the Hand Tools & Fasteners Expo (HTF) and the 14th International Exhibition on Cutting and Welding Materials (CWE) at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. Co-located with the Used Machinery Expo (UMEX) and the International Machine Tools Expo (IMEX), the three-day event (27–29 September) features 150+ leading Indian and global brands and is expected to attract over 8,000 business visitors from across India and overseas.
The inaugural ceremony brought together prominent industry figures including Suresh Nambiar (Gardex India Pvt Ltd), Aman Aggarwal (A Cube Tools & Hardware LLP), Kulvinder Singh (Dong Cheng), Ishant Gupta (Kuber Sales), Neeraj Aggarwal (De Neers Tools Limited), Rajesh Peshion (Osho Tools Pvt Ltd), Manoj Shingala (Taparia Tools Pvt Ltd), Siddharth Shastri (Linqhaul India Pvt Ltd), Viswa R Sanjiv (Carborundum Universal Limited), alongside Yogesh Mudras and Gagan Sahni of Informa Markets in India. Representatives from key industry associations and trade bodies were also present.
The 2025 edition has attracted strong global participation with country pavilions from Germany, South Korea, Taiwan, and China, reinforcing its position as an international sourcing platform. Attendees are witnessing live demonstrations of welding automation systems, high-performance cordless tools, precision hand tools, and refurbished machinery solutions designed for MSMEs and emerging manufacturers.
Industry leaders emphasized the strategic importance of HTF + CWE. Rajesh Peshion (Osho Tools) highlighted government allocations worth ₹3,000 crore to boost domestic power tool manufacturing and reduce import dependency. Neeraj Aggarwal (De Neers Tools) announced upcoming manufacturing units in India to expand capacities and generate employment. Other participants including Ishant Gupta (Kuber Sales) and Aman Aggarwal (A Cube Tools & Hardware LLP) praised the event’s role in driving product adoption, encouraging innovation, and building trust in high-quality, locally available solutions.
Yogesh Mudras, MD, Informa Markets in India, stated, “HTF and CWE are crucial for India’s ambition to grow hand and power tools exports from USD 1 billion to over USD 25 billion by 2035. By co-locating with IMEX and UMEX, we are creating a comprehensive platform where manufacturers, OEMs, distributors, and technology providers can connect, collaborate, and accelerate growth.”
A major highlight this year is the ‘Grip and Grow’ Power Tools Dealers, Distributors & OEMs Networking Meet, designed to foster deeper industry collaboration. Over the years, HTF + CWE has evolved into a hub for CEOs, plant managers, engineers, production heads, and decision-makers, driving innovation, supply chain efficiency, and sector-wide growth. The 2025 edition continues to cement its status as India’s premier exhibition for tools, fasteners, and welding solutions, while aligning with the nation’s Industry 4.0 and infrastructure growth ambitions.
