Informa Markets in India successfully inaugurated the 14th edition of INMEX SMM India 2025, South Asia’s premier maritime event, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. Running from 10–12 September 2025, the exhibition highlights green shipping, global connectivity, and sustainable growth, bringing together 250+ leading maritime brands, 20+ international pavilions, 80+ expert speakers, and 9,000+ visitors.
The event was inaugurated by Nitesh Rane, Hon’ble Minister of Fisheries & Ports Development, Government of Maharashtra; Shantanu Thakur, Hon’ble Minister of State, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India; Shyam Jagannathan, Director General of Shipping; and other dignitaries from India and abroad.
Speaking at the inauguration, leaders emphasized India’s ambitions under Maritime India Vision 2030 and Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 to rank among the top 10 shipbuilding nations by 2030 and top 5 by 2047. Maharashtra announced India’s first Shipbuilding, Repair & Recycling Policy 2025, targeting ₹18,000 crore in investments and 1.4 lakh jobs by 2047.
Key policy measures include the ₹18,090 crore Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Policy (SBFAP) 2.0, Sagarmala 2.0 with ₹40,000 crore support, and the “Jalvahak” Cargo Promotion Scheme to strengthen inland waterways. Collectively, these initiatives are set to transform India’s maritime freight market, projected to grow from $34.9 billion in 2024 to $50.7 billion by 2033.
The event underscores growing Europe–India maritime cooperation, with strong participation from Germany, Greece, the Netherlands, and Korea. Norway reaffirmed its partnership with India in advancing green vessel technologies such as hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, and battery-powered ships.
Leading exhibitors include Chowgule & Company, Colombo Dockyard Ltd, DYNAMICNORD GmbH, Volvo Penta, Wilhelmsen, Henkel, Synergy Shipbuilders, and Class NK, alongside strong support from associations such as INSA, MASSA, FOSMA, ISES, and the Shipyard Association of India.
The three-day conference and exhibition features the Maritime Leaders’ Forum, CTO Conclave, and dedicated sessions on automation, AI, skill development, and women in maritime leadership. The event will conclude with the prestigious Maritime Excellence Awards, honoring innovators and leaders shaping the sector’s sustainable future.
Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, Informa Markets in India, said “Shipbuilding and repair are set to be the backbone of India’s Blue Economy. With supportive policies, global partnerships, and growing private sector participation, India is firmly on course to becoming a leading maritime hub.”
