wire India 2026 - Metal Wire & Cable Industry Trade Fair in Mumbai

wire India is the leading trade fair dedicated to the wire and cable industry in India. It provides a strategic platform for manufacturers, suppliers, and industry professionals to showcase products, technologies, and process innovations across the entire value chain.

The next event - the 10th edition - will take place at the Bombay Exhibition Center in Mumbai from November 20 to December 2, 2026. Held biennially, the exhibition consistently attracts more than 15,000 trade visitors and around 320 exhibitors from over 22 countries, covering approximately 38,000 square meters of exhibition space.

Special wires and cables among the highlighted products

Exhibitors present a comprehensive range of solutions for the wire and cable sector, including machinery for wire and cable production and finishing, process technology tools and materials, specialty wires and cables, measurement and control systems, testing technologies, fiber optics, and coil winding equipment. 

wire India 2026 showcases the full value chain of the wire and cable industry and serves as a key platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and fostering business collaborations within the sector.

AI and sustainable cable technologies at the core of the 2026 edition

The 2026 edition places a strong focus on the intersection between artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, and green energy. As India advances toward becoming the world’s third-largest economy by 2030, the wire and cable sector plays a central role in supporting renewable energy transmission, smart grids, data centers, and 5G connectivity.

Key trends expected at wire India 2026 include:

- AI-enabled cable technologies for smart grid and intelligent energy management systems
- sustainable cable solutions, including low-impact production processes and eco-designed products
- increasing adoption of bio-based polymers and recycled copper to enhance circularity
- high-performance fiber and digital cables driven by data center expansion and 5G rollout

With growing demand for sustainable wires and cables and double-digit growth forecasts for eco-focused segments, wire India 2026 positions itself as a reference platform for green manufacturing, quality standards, and carbon-conscious production strategies.

The exhibition will also provide a forum for dialogue on regulatory frameworks, green certifications, and international collaboration, connecting Indian manufacturers with global renewable energy and digital infrastructure projects.

An important part of India's metal trade fair quartet

wire India is aprt of the established Metal Trade Fair quartet, alongside Tube India, METEC India, and India Essen Welding & Cutting. Together, these co-located events create a comprehensive platform covering wire, cable, tube, metallurgical processes, cutting, and welding technologies.

As a member of the Metal Flow Alliance of Messe Düsseldorf, the event strengthens its international reach and fosters synergies across interconnected industrial sectors. 

A positive turnout at the previous edition of wire India

The 2024 edition of wire India, held from November 27 to 29 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai, confirmed the strong momentum of the Indian wire and cable industry. As part of the Metal Fairs 2024, the event attracted over 21,000 visitors and hosted 532 exhibitors from 22 countries, underlining its growing international relevance.

About the organizers of wire India

wire India 2026 is organized by Messe Düsseldorf India Pvt. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Messe Düsseldorf GmbH, one of the world’s leading trade fair organizers headquartered in Germany. Through its Indian subsidiary, Messe Düsseldorf brings global expertise and an extensive international network to support business development, technology transfer, and innovation within the Indian manufacturing sector.