Industry Leaders Focus On Sustainability, Innovation Ahead Of World Of Concrete India 2026
PMAY Urban 2.0, which aims to create 1 crore new homes, and the development of city economic regions are shifting growth beyond tier 1 cities: Suyog Keluskar, senior director at 1Lattice
PUNE: The construction sector in India is recording growth, particularly across western India and emerging tier 2 and tier 3 cities, with cement production expected to be around 490 million tonnes in FY26, registering year-on-year growth of nearly 8–9 per cent, according to industry leaders’ deliberation on innovation and sustainability in Pune on May 15 ahead of the 12th edition of World of Concrete (WoC) India 2026 event on June 3-5 in Mumbai.
“Also, the government’s record capital expenditure allocation of Rs 12.2 lakh crore in the Union Budget 2026–27 is further driving development across highways, railways, logistics and regional infrastructure,” said Suyog Keluskar, senior director at 1Lattice, a technology decision support organization.
He said initiatives such as PMAY Urban 2.0, which aims to create 1 crore new homes, and the development of city economic regions are shifting growth beyond tier 1 cities.
“With 55–70 per cent blended cement usage, India is also moving towards more sustainable construction practices. As tier 2 and tier 3 cities become the next growth epicentres, concrete, construction chemicals and new-age technologies will play a critical role in building durable, sustainable and climate-resilient infrastructure,” he noted.
Prof. AA. Mahesh Bangad, chairman at AESA EC/EC said concrete is no longer just about contracting or material use, it now involves technology, machinery, innovation, education and practical application.
India’s construction sector is scaling at an accelerated pace, with the real estate market projected to reach USD 1 trillion by 2030, said Yogesh Mudras, managing director, Informa Markets in India.
“Cities like Pune are emerging as key growth engines, supported by transformative infrastructure such as the Metro and Ring Road, along with a rapidly expanding industrial base,” he noted, adding that as new corridors open up and smart city initiatives gain momentum, the demand for resilient, high-performance, and sustainable construction materials is becoming increasingly critical.
“World of Concrete India 2026 aims to act as a medium for this shift by enabling knowledge exchange and accelerating the adoption of advanced solutions such as geopolymer concrete,” Mudras said.
He said by bringing together industry expertise, innovation, and global perspectives, the platform will help drive cost-efficiency, technical advancement, and long-term, responsible growth across India’s construction ecosystem.
The World of Concrete 2026 event to be held on June 3-5 at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai will showcase construction, concrete technology, equipment, and innovations for infrastructure and building sectors.
The expo will feature cutting-edge technologies in concrete, construction machinery, building materials, equipment, and infrastructure solutions.