Minister of State Shri Jitin Prasada Highlights Role of FTAs in Boosting Economic Growth and Expanding Global Opportunities for Indian Industry

Bharat Buildcon 2026 Brings Together Participants from Over 90 Countries and 100 Indian Cities, Showcasing Innovations across 24 Building Material Segments

Bharat Buildcon 2026 – One Nation, One Expo, an exhibition for the building materials and construction industry, was inaugurated today at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, New Delhi, by Minister of State for Commerce & Industry and Electronics & Information Technology Shri Jitin Prasada, Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Shri Manohar Lal, and Member of Parliament Shri Parshottam Rupala, in the presence of representatives of the construction and building materials industry.

More than 25,000 visitors attended the exhibition on the inaugural day. The exhibition brings together architects, builders, developers, contractors, manufacturers, traders, policymakers, industry associations and international buyers from different parts of India and abroad, providing a platform for industry interaction and business engagement.

Addressing the gathering, Minister of State for Commerce & Industry and Electronics & Information Technology Shri Jitin Prasada highlighted the role of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) in supporting economic growth and expanding opportunities for Indian industries in international markets. Referring to the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), he said the agreement is expected to provide enhanced market access and strengthen trade relations between the two countries, creating opportunities for Indian manufacturers and exporters.

Shri Prasada also referred to the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi of positioning India as a trusted global manufacturing and sourcing destination through a focus on quality. He noted that India has the capabilities and resources to strengthen its presence across sectors, including construction and building materials.

Shri Prasada said that platforms such as Bharat Buildcon facilitate interaction among manufacturers, innovators, buyers, policymakers and industry stakeholders, while contributing to greater collaboration and business opportunities within the sector.

Bharat Buildcon 2026 has participation from more than 90 countries and over 100 cities across India. The exhibition showcases products, technologies and innovations across 24 segments, including ceramics and stone, hardware, cement and steel, plywood and laminates, furniture, sanitaryware, electricals, paints, construction technologies and other allied sectors.

The exhibition will continue over the coming days and provide a platform for industry engagement, technology showcase and business interactions.

Free Trade Agreements support Indian industry as Bharat Buildcon 2026 showcases construction sector collaboration and global market access. Bharat Buildcon 2026 was inaugurated as an industry exhibition for the building materials and construction sector under the theme 'One Nation, One Expo'. The event brought together participants from more than 90 countries and over 100 Indian cities for industry interaction and business engagement. The Minister highlighted the role of Free Trade Agreements in expanding opportunities for Indian industry, including expected market access and stronger trade relations under the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement.