India’s largest Hand Tools, Power Tools and Fasteners Expo 2025 opens in Mumbai

By Staff Report September 29, 2025 5:45 pm IST

Informa Markets in India inaugurated the 23rd Hand Tools & Fasteners Expo (HTF) and the 14th International Exhibition on Cutting and Welding Materials (CWE) at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), Mumbai. Co-located with the Used Machinery Expo (UMEX) and the International Machine Tools Expo (IMEX), this three-day business event (September 27–29) features over 150 Indian and international brands and is expected to attract more than 8,000 attendees.

The opening ceremony was attended by Suresh Nambiar, Sr. Manager, Gardex India Pvt Ltd; Aman Aggarwal, Managing Director, A Cube Tools and Hardware LLP; Kulvinder Singh, Channel Development Manager, Dong Cheng; Ishant Gupta, Partner, Kuber Sales; Neeraj Aggarwal, Director, De Neers Tools Limited; Rajesh Peshion, General Manager – Sales & Marketing, Osho Tools Pvt Ltd; Manoj Shingala, Manager – Marketing, Taparia Tools Pvt Ltd; Siddharth Shastri, Head – Growth & Strategy, Linqhaul India Pvt Ltd; Viswa R Sanjiv, AVP – Head of Marketing, Carborundum Universal Limite; Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, Informa Markets in India, and Gagan Sahni, Group Director, Informa Markets in India, alongside key stakeholders from industry associations and trade bodies.

The 2025 edition has global participation with pavilions from Germany, South Korea, Taiwan, and China, reinforcing the event’s position as a truly international sourcing hub. Across the show floor, visitors witnessed cutting-edge launches and live demonstrations of welding automation, high-performance cordless power tools, precision-engineered hand tools, and refurbished machinery solutions tailored to MSMEs and emerging manufacturers.

Rajesh Peshion, General Marketing Head, Osho Tools Pvt. Ltd, said, “For nearly two decades, participation in HTF has been consistent across cities, underlining its enduring impact on the industry. Post-pandemic, discussions on the hand tools and power tools sector resulted in the sanction for ₹3,000 crore allocation by the government to establish domestic power tool manufacturing in India. This initiative is expected to reduce import dependence, retain value within the country, and generate substantial employment opportunities. With strong government support and sustained investment from Indian manufacturers, the expo continues to play a pivotal role in driving sectoral growth and long-term economic benefits.”

Neeraj Aggarwal, Director, De Neers Tools Limited, said, “As one of the leading brands in hand tools, we are committed to offering a complete range of solutions and are expanding our capabilities with two upcoming manufacturing units in India. This will reduce dependence on imports and generate employment.”

Aman Aggarwal, Managing Director, A Cube Tools & Hardware LLP India, said, “For years, India’s OEMs and factories largely relied on established European tool brands. With the introduction of Dongcheng, we have been able to match, and in many cases exceed, those benchmarks by offering machines that combine reliable quality with greater affordability. This shift has encouraged many OEMs to adopt Dongcheng as a trusted alternative, with tools delivering a consistent lifespan of six months to a year. It reflects the growing confidence in competitive, high-quality solutions that meet the demands of Indian manufacturing.”

Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, Informa Markets in India, said, “The tools industry is a critical enabler of global manufacturing, driving efficiency and productivity across construction, automotive, electronics and infrastructure. India’s ambition to expand hand and power tools exports from the current USD 1 billion to over USD 25 billion by 2035 reflects the enormous opportunities ahead. HTF and CWE, co-located with IMEX and UMEX, provide a unified platform where technology providers, distributors, OEMs, and end-users can collaborate and accelerate this growth journey. With strategic networking programs and strong international participation, HTF 2025 is shaping the future of India’s tools and manufacturing ecosystem.”

A key feature was ‘Grip and Grow’ – a networking meet for Power Tools Dealers, Distributors & OEMs, designed for strategic collaboration. Over time, the Hand Tools and Fastener Expo series has become a complete industry conclave, attracting CEOs, plant managers, and decision-makers from design, manufacturing, and allied sectors. The 2025 edition will maintain this legacy as a global sourcing and knowledge-exchange hub, showcasing cutting-edge solutions.

The event also set the stage for future highlights, including an awards ceremony for outstanding exhibitors and innovations focusing on India’s Industry 4.0 readiness. Further business networking programs are cementing collaborations among VIPs, exhibitors, and stakeholders.

The Indian hand tools, power tools and fasteners market is witnessing an impressive growth, driven by government capital expenditure on roads, railways, airports and housing, alongside rising demand from furniture manufacturing, the automotive aftermarket and the growing DIY culture. According to IMARC Group, the domestic hand tools market, valued at around USD 826 million in 2024, is projected to reach USD 1.22 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 4.1%, supported by infrastructure build-out, MSME modernisation and strong aftermarket demand. The power tools segment, estimated at USD 1.85 billion in 2025, is expected to more than double to USD 3.8 billion by 2035 at a CAGR of 7.8%, with cordless tools gaining momentum for their safety, mobility and productivity benefits. Together, hand tools, power tools and fastening systems form the backbone of modern manufacturing, construction and infrastructure projects, powering industries from automotive and aerospace to real estate and smart city development, while fasteners literally “hold together” everything from consumer appliances to industrial machinery.

With its strong lineup of exhibitors, focused buyer-seller interactions, and cross-industry synergies, HTF + CWE 2025, along with IMEX and UMEX, reaffirms its position as the premier business event shaping the future of the hand tools, fasteners and manufacturing ecosystem in India.

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