CII Wire Cable Pipes and Tubes Summit and Expo 2025 Kicks Off in Mumbai
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) hosted the Pipes and Tubes Conclave 2025 on Wednesday at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, bringing together leading voices from manufacturing, metallurgy, infrastructure, and policymaking to chart the future of India’s pipes and tubes industry — a critical yet often understated pillar of industrial growth.
In his welcome remarks, Mr Rishi Kumar Bagla, Chairman, CII Western Region 2025–26 and CMD, BG Electricals & Electronics India Ltd, laid out the industry’s robust trajectory:
“India’s pipes and tubes industry has grown into a $14 billion market, with the potential to reach $18–19 billion by 2030. This growth reflects our ability to design, manufacture, and deliver complex systems across oil & gas, water, infrastructure, and chemicals. With quality, scale, and export focus, India can emerge as a global manufacturing hub for this segment.”
The conference highlighted pressing issues such as the underinvestment in R&D and metallurgy.
Dr K Nandakumar, Chairman, CII WR Sub-Committee on MSME and CMD, Chemtrols Industries Pvt Ltd, emphasized:
“Metallurgy is a silent enabler in high-performance sectors — from EVs to aerospace. But Indian industry spends only 0.6–0.7% of revenue on R&D, while global players invest 2–3%. For India to stay globally competitive, investing in advanced materials must be a strategic priority.”
The discussion also focused on the role of standards and certifications in enabling global competitiveness.
Mr Sanjiv Maini, Scientist – F and Head, Metallurgical Engineering Department, BIS, stated:
“Standardization is the language of global trade. By aligning with international benchmarks and integrating foreign manufacturers into our certification ecosystem, India is ensuring product integrity and ease of market access. Standards are no longer a burden—they are a bridge to global competitiveness.”
Addressing the strategic need for export readiness, Mr B Narayan, Group President, Reliance Industries Ltd, noted:
“Domestic demand is important, but India must evolve into a global supply hub. That means developing export-ready capacities, embracing global benchmarks, and optimizing logistics. Cost, quality, and reliability must align if Indian pipes are to dominate international markets.”
The conclave also spotlighted new sectors driving demand.
Mr Anil V Parab, Whole-Time Director & Senior Executive Vice President, Larsen & Toubro Ltd, shared insights on the technological frontier:
“With the rise of AI, data centers, and next-gen computing, energy and thermal management have become critical. Technologies like liquid cooling, high-fin tubes, and chillers are poised for exponential demand. The current market size underestimates the scale of what’s coming.”
Over 200 business to business meetings were facilitated at the Second Edition of CII Wire Tech 2025. Senior officials from the following buyer companies were represented – Reliance Industries, KEC International, Eveready, Tata Projects, Tata Power, Gemba Concepts, Havells India, Apar Industries, Patil Infra etc had excellent meetings with the interested MSME and Large Companies who were present as sellers.
The CII Pipes and Tubes Conclave 2025 concluded with a strong consensus: India has the technical foundation, market opportunity, and policy backing to become a global force in pipes, tubes, and allied components — but this will require focused investment, R&D push, quality alignment, and export ambition.
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