Post Show Report over the years
IME 2025
The 11th edition of “IME – International Mining, Equipment & Mineral Exhibition” (concurrent with 11th Asian Mining Congress), collocated with the 2nd edition of “ISME 2025 – International Metal Exhibition” organised by TAFCON alongwith MGMI, during October 30 – November 2, 2025, was a grand success, as informed by VVIPs, Delegates, Exhibitors, and Visitors. It aimed to upgrade the future of mining and allied industries in India. The institutionalised event has been envisaged as a catalyst for the development of the mining, Mineral and allied sectors in India. The prestigious biennial international event of the sector, “IME+ISME,” is India’s Largest Mining + Metal Global Business Exhibition. The event once again proved to be an ideal platform for the global mining, mineral and metal producers, decision makers, bureaucrats, investors, industry leaders, and other key stakeholders of the industry to congregate, display products, exchange technologies, new initiatives, negotiate for mutual business development, and forge meaningful partnerships.
The event was inaugurated by “Chief Guest” Shri Vikram Dev Dutt, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Coal, Government of India, in the presence of Shri P.M. Prasad, CMD, Coal India Ltd., Shri. J. P. Dwivedi, President – MGMI & CMD, Western Coalfields Ltd., Shri B. Sairam, Chairman, IME & CMD, Northern Coalfield Ltd., and other dignitaries. High-level Trade Delegations and Country Level Group Participation from Australia & Germany as “Partner Countries”, along with the Czech Republic Pavilion, and many other countries, like Poland, etc. were a part of this important event. The Exhibition, spread over 51,000 sqm, was participated in by about 463 exhibitors from Mining, Equipment, Mineral, Metals, and other allied sectors for displaying their equipment, products, technologies, innovative applications, and research & development, along with large participation from mineral-rich states of India, such as Gujarat, as Partner State, Jharkhand, West Bengal, etc. Concurrently, on the first day, the “Strategic Rubber Products for Mining Applications” Seminar was held along with an Innovation Conference on the theme “Innovations in Mining, Metal and Materials: Shaping a Sustainable and Advanced Future.” The second day featured a Buyer–Seller Meet, which witnessed presentations from major stakeholders, alongside the Poland– India Underground Mining Seminar. The seminar saw active participation from Polish and Indian industry leaders, government representatives, and key decision-makers, contributing significantly to shaping the future of Polish–Indian cooperation in the mining sector. IME+ISME 2025 received an enthusiastic response, witnessing a total footfall of about 26,347 nos. from India and overseas by successfully delivering new business opportunities with strengthened global cooperation – paving the way for a smart, transformative, and sustainable future in mining and metal industries.
IME 2023
The 10th edition of “IME – International Mining, Equipment & Mineral Exhibition” (concurrent with 10th Asian Mining Congress), organised by TAFCON alongwith MGMI, during November 6-9, 2023, was a grand success, as informed by VVIPs, Delegates, Exhibitors and Visitors.
It aimed to upgrade the future of mining and allied industries in India. The institutionalised event has been envisaged as a catalyst for the development of Mining, Mineral and allied sectors in India. The prestigious biennial international event of the sector “IME”, is India’s Largest Mining Exhibition. The event once again, proved to be an ideal platform for the global mining, mineral & metal producers, decision makers, bureaucrats, investors, industry leaders and other key stakeholders of the industry to congregate, display products, exchange technologies, new initiatives, negotiate for mutual business development and forge meaningful partnerships.
The event was inaugurated by “Chief Guest” Mr. Amrit Lal Meena, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Coal, Government of India in the presence of ‘Guest of Honours’ Ms. Rowan Ainsworth, Consul General, Australian Consulate General, Kolkata; the other eminent dignitaries present on the occasion were President MGMI Dr. B. Veera Reddy, Director (Technical), Coal India Ltd., Mr. P.M. Prasad, CMD, Coal India Ltd., Mr. Bhola Singh, CMD, Northern Coalfields Ltd., Mr. Prasanna Kumar Motupalli, CMD, NLC India Ltd., Mr. Rajesh Nath, MD, VDMA.
High level Trade Delegations and Country Level Group Participation from Germany, Australia, Czech Republic, Poland and many other countries were a part of this important event. The Exhibition was participated by more than 446 exhibitors from Mining, Equipment, Mineral, Metals and other allied sectors for displaying their equipment, products, technologies, innovative applications and research & development along with large participation from mineral rich states of India such as Gujarat, Jharkhand, West Bengal, etc. Concurrently, “Buyer Seller Meet” was organized on the second day of the event, which witnessed presentations from key stakeholders. It received an enthusiastic response from India and overseas. Concurrent to “IME 2023”, international exhibitions on relevant subjects namely Steel & Metallurgy and Alternate Energy were also organised by TAFCON, which opened up new business opportunities to the participants in the relevant sectors.
IME 2022
The 9th edition “IME 2022 – International Mining, Equipment, Mineral & Metals Exhibition” (concurrent with 9th Asian Mining Congress) organised by TAFCON alongwith MGMI, during April 4-7, 2022, was a grand success, as informed by VVIPs, Delegates, Exhibitors and Visitors.
It aimed to upgrade the future of mining and allied industries in India. This institutionalised event has been envisaged as a catalyst for the development of Mining, Minerals, Metal and allied sectors in India. The prestigious biennial international event of the sector, is one of the largest shows of its kind in this part of the world. The event once again, proved to an ideal platform for the global mining, mineral & metal producers, decision makers, bureaucrats, investors, industry leaders and other key stakeholders of the industry to congregate, display products, exchange technologies, new initiatives, negotiate for mutual business development and forge meaningful partnerships.
The event was inaugurated by Chief Guest Shri Anil Kumar Jain, Secretary, Ministry of Coal, Government of India on April 4, 2022 in the presence of Guests of Honour Smt. (Mrs.) Rowan Ainsworth, Consul General, Australian Consulate General, Kolkata, Shri M. Nagaraju, IAS, Jt. Secretary, Ministry of Coal, GOI; Shri Pramod Kumar Agrawal, CMD, Coal India Ltd.; the other eminent dignitaries present on the occasion were President MGMI Shri P.M. Prasad, CMD, Central Coalfields Ltd.; Shri Roopwant Singh, MD, GMDC; Shri Amit Banerjee, CMD, BEML; Shri Sumit Deb, CMD, NMDC; Shri Rajesh Nath, MD, VDMA.
High level Trade Delegations and Country Level Group Participation from Germany, Australia and many other countries were a part of this important event. The Exhibition was participated by more than 223 Exhibitors from Mining, Equipment, Mineral, Metals and allied sectors for displaying their equipment, products, technologies, innovative applications and research & development alongwith large participation from mineral rich states of India such as Jharkhand, West Bengal, Rajasthan, etc. Concurrently, a “Buyer Seller Meet” was organized on the 2nd day the event, which witnessed presentations from key stakeholders. It received an enthusiastic response from India and overseas. On the third day of the event, Exhibitors Award Function was also organized, wherein Chief Guest Shri N.C Jha, Former CMD, Coal India Ltd. presented awards to Exhibitors in different categories like International Pavilions, Machinery Display, Innovative Stall Design and Presentation, Large Participation and Outdoor Machinery Display, etc.
