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On the initiative of the VDMA Forum Process Technology, several water trade fairs have once again made it into the German government's foreign trade fair program in 2026. The destinations are pure treasures.

The trade fair year 2026 calls solution providers from the oil, gas and petrochemical sectors to Mumbai, Beijing, Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, among others. Private sector booths will add extras in Rio and the home market Hamburg.

On October 23, 2025, the EU published and implemented its 19th sanctions package against Russia. It consists of 3 amending regulations, which amend or extend the Embargo Regulations No. 833/2014 and No. 269/2014.

On 26 November 2025, twelve VDMA member companies will showcase innovative solutions for the efficient, safe, sustainable and flexible production and packaging of confectionery products and snacks in Mumbai.

The EU and India want to conclude negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement by the end of this year. VDMA would welcome such an agreement, provided that key demands of the European machinery and equipment manufacturing industry are also considered.

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LogiMAT India 2026 - from February 5 to 7 in Mumbai - is once again part of the German government's official foreign trade fair program. The German Pavilion offers discounted conditions for interested companies.

Interview with Mr. Shi Tao, General Manager, KOCKS Beijing Metallurgical Equipment

The new Indian Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety Order (OTR 2024) requires certain products to be labeled as of August 28, 2025. Manufacturers of cranes are affected in the Materials Handling and Intralogistics Association.

India’s FDI Rise: A decade of decisive growth and global confidence

On July 18, 2025, the EU published its 18th sanctions package, which also includes measures against Belarus. It includes two amending regulations. Some of the tougher sanctions are also relevant for the mechanical and plant engineering sector.

On July 18, 2025, the EU published its 18th sanctions package against Russia. The measures (2 amending regulations) all come into force on 19.07.2025. Some of the tightened sanctions are also relevant for the mechanical and plant engineering industry.

In 2026, global machinery and equipment turnover is expected to grow by 2% on a price-adjusted basis. Growth in Asia will remain above average. Stagnation looms in the EU-27.

In our quarterly report, we provide you with information on India's macroeconomic development, as well as detailed information on the manufacturing industry and individual sectors with a particular focus on machinery & equipment.

On 17 June 2025, the meeting of the Steering Committee Asia took place at Wirtgen GmbH in Windhagen and was a major networking event. Various important topics were discussed.

For the guidance of member companies, the specialist department for water and wastewater technology has compiled a data sheet on foreign trade in machinery with India and with key data on India's water sector.

Companies can register for the German Pavilion at Excon in Bangalore until August 9. India's largest trade fair will take place for the 12th time in December. India is the world's most dynamic market.

The new Indian Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety Order affects packaging machines, filling machines and machines for thermal processes and separation technology, among other things.

Budget 2025: Tech Industry bats for deeptech fund, tweaks in safe harbor rules ‘threshold

Organic fertilizer uses to add $2.6 billion (€2.298 billion) revenue: Indian Biogas Association

Planned investment of around Rs.50,000 crore (€ 5.22 billion) over next five years of inland waterways: Union Port, Shipping, and Waterways

Budget may trigger consumption revival as purchasing power increase for middle class: FMCG Companies

India ready to collaborate openly to build inclusive global energy future: Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas

Regierung will Notbremsung in großen Personenkraftwagen einführen

19,826 km roads constructed so far under Bharatmala: Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways

From August 28, 2025, many products in India will require a market access mark. The VDMA India webinar with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) provides an overview.

On the initiative of the VDMA Forum Process Technology, several water trade fairs have once again made it into the German government's foreign trade fair program in 2025. The destinations are not just in the east and the west.

India's Interim Union Budget for 2024 projects a reduction in the revised fiscal deficit and a decline in inflation. These key economic indicators signal a promising future for the Indian economy, even amidst global economic uncertainties.

This year, Germany will once again be represented with a joint booth at the two glass industry trade fairs in Mumbai.

The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has published an amendment to the Quality Control Order for Machinery in the Gazette of India, according to which products listed therein will require a market access mark from September 1, 2026.

As in the previous year, demand for capital goods was weak in 2024. Machinery and equipment worth an estimated 3.26 trillion euros was sold worldwide, 1.5% less than in 2023.

The traditional India Day on bauma Wednesday will be dedicated to market prospects of the construction equipment industry in India. This time, one focus topic will be localization of components.

After the successful premiere in Delhi 2024, LogiMAT India invited Indian intralogistics enthusiasts to Mumbai this year. A follow-up report.

The VDMA event focuses on India's progress in the production of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules and will take place on February 12 as part of Intersolar India 2025.

Every year, more than 600 VDMA members supply process technology components and systems to 150 countries around the world. Here you will find the current process technology trade fair lists.

glasspex/glasspro 2025: Opening with VDMA Symposium

Due to the positive development tendencies in India, we have decided to establish our own management meetings for the Indian market.

The 27th International Congress on Glass (ICG) will take place in Kolkata from January 20–24, 2025.

Exclusively for our members: the March issue of the India Report.

7th edition of bauma Conexpo India offers a strong platform. VDMA members remain confident about the Indian market and export opportunities from Indian production.

Demographic change, a shortage of skilled workers, unfilled training positions - these are often the predominant issues in Germany when it comes to recruitment. But what is it like in other countries? We asked around locally.

India remains an attractive growth market for the mechanical engineering sector. Numerous local German companies are looking to expand, according to the latest VDMA survey.

"The Future is Here - India's Maritime Advantage and Opportunities". Free webinar on 28.11.2024 from 11.30 - 12.30 am

The discussion about "De-risking China" is in full swing in our industry. India is increasingly coming into focus as a growth market with high economies of scale.