Originally scheduled from 3-6 November 2020, the International Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines, Mining Machines and Construction Vehicles, bauma CONEXPO INDIA will now be hosted from February 23 to 26, 2021 in Gurugram/New Delhi.
Considering the escalating pandemic as well as domestic and international travel restrictions imposed by the Government of India, rescheduling the trade fair is a strategic decision. The decision to postpone the event comes after evaluating the market situation in the wake of the effect of the coronavirus pandemic.
Unified decision by the industry
Bhupinder Singh, CEO, bC Expo India Pvt. Ltd. elucidated on the decision to reschedule the trade fair, “We have arrived at the decision to postpone bauma CONEXPO INDIA after thorough market assessment and consultation with our key stakeholders. The postponement is in the best interest of the exhibitors and visitors.”
The decision was supported by Arvind K. Garg, Chairman, bauma CONEXPO INDIA - Task Force and Executive Vice President and Head, Construction and Mining Machinery Business at Larsen & Toubro Ltd.: “We are in an unprecedented situation that has affected our industry significantly. This decision to reschedule bauma CONEXPO INDIA, is in accordance with the feedback we received from both our important stakeholders - exhibitors and customers.”
Sandeep Singh, President of ICEMA and Managing Director, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery Company Private Limited supports bC Expo India Pvt. Ltd.’s decision to reschedule by stating, “The pandemic has had a deep impact globally and in India , both in human and economic costs .The postponement of bauma CONEXPO INDIA will give the Indian industry time and resources to enable exhibitors to participate in the 2021 edition.”
Mu. Moahan, President of Builders Association of India (BAI) commented on the postponement: “Rescheduling bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2020 will enable exhibitors and visitors from across the country to participate in the trade fair without any complications. The postponement is although more welcome, as BAI National Members Meet can be planned alongside with bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2021 with maximum participation from pan India.”
