INMEX SMM India 2025 to Spotlight Shipbuilding Boom as Sector Eyes 60% CAGR Growth
Event to spotlight India’s shipbuilding & repair capabilities with strong government backing, global participation, and focus on green shipping innovation
Informa Markets in India will host the 14th edition of INMEX SMM India 2025, South Asia’s premier maritime event, from September 10–12, 2025, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. The three-day event will bring together more than 280 leading global brands, 10,000+ trade professionals, and delegations from over 20 countries, spotlighting India’s emergence as a major force in global shipbuilding.
This year’s edition comes at a time when India’s shipbuilding sector—valued at USD 90 million in 2022—is projected to surge to USD 8.12 billion by 2033, growing at an exceptional 60% CAGR.
Global Maritime Convergence
The exhibition will feature country pavilions from Germany, Greece, the Netherlands, and South Korea, showcasing cutting-edge technologies and shipbuilding innovations. Leading maritime companies including Chowgule & Company (SBD), Colombo Dockyard Ltd, Marine Electrical, DYNAMICNORD GmbH, Volvo Penta, Wilhelmsen, Henkel, Synergy Shipbuilders, and Class NK will participate.
Delegations from Italy, Denmark, France, China, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and others will explore partnerships with Indian industry players. A B2B Meeting Lounge will facilitate structured, high-value business interactions.
Industry Voices
Highlighting the sector’s significance, Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, Informa Markets in India, said: “India’s maritime sector is rapidly evolving into a cornerstone of the nation’s growth story, with shipbuilding and repair emerging as pivotal drivers of economic transformation. INMEX SMM India 2025, under the theme ‘Building India’s Blue Economy: Shipbuilding & Repair as Growth Drivers,’ will catalyse dialogue and action, uniting policymakers, industry leaders, and experts to chart a roadmap for innovation, self-reliance, and global competitiveness.”
Shyam Jagannathan, IAS, Director General of Shipping, added: “The Government of India remains firmly committed to advancing shipbuilding and ship repair capabilities, while also promoting green shipping initiatives in alignment with international sustainability goals. INMEX SMM India 2025 provides a timely and significant platform for constructive engagement between government and industry.”
Strong Institutional & Industry Support
Day 1 of the conference will be led by the Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India, and the Institute of Marine Engineers (India), Mumbai Branch. The event is backed by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and supported by leading associations including the Shipyard Association of India, International Ship Engineering Service Association (ISES), INSA, MASSA, FOSMA, Emirates Shipping Association, Netherlands Maritime Technology, VDMA Power Systems, and HEMEXPO, among others.
Knowledge & Engagement Platforms
- Over 80+ expert speakers will participate in high-powered sessions across multiple forums:
- Maritime Leaders’ Forum – Strategic policy & growth discussions.
- CTO Forum – Green shipping, automation, and AI in maritime.
- Panels on skill development, seafarer wellness, and women in maritime leadership.
- A Domestic Shipyard Pavilion will spotlight India’s growing shipbuilding & repair capacity, while the Maritime Excellence Awards will honour innovation and leadership in the sector.
India’s Maritime Transformation
The event comes against the backdrop of transformative government initiatives such as the Maritime India Vision 2030, Harit Sagar Green Port Guidelines, Green Tug Transition Programme, and the National Green Hydrogen Mission. With a ₹70,000 crore Maritime Development Fund—nearly three times the February Budget allocation—India is fast-tracking investments in green infrastructure, alternative fuels, and fleet modernisation, cementing its position as a leader in sustainable maritime growth.
