India is today the 2nd fastest growing major economy in the world… a booming economy and the ever-growing middle class has kick started all industry sectors including the Construction & Infrastructure industry. The Airport modernization / new airports projects, 2010 Commonwealth Games, Metro Rail, new Hotel / Serviced Apartments / Resorts projects, IT Parks, SEZs, Industrial City / Parks, Retail Malls, Hypermarkets Multiplexes, Integrated Townships etc are the buzzwords today in the India’s booming Construction & Infrastructure industry.

ROOF & CLADDING INDIA 2009 provides an ideal platform for Roofing & Allied products companies to be part of India’s booming Construction & Infrastructure industry and showcase the latest trends in Roofing, Cladding & allied technologies

Opportunities for Roofing, Cladding & Allied companies in India –

• The economy of India is the 4th largest in the world as measured by purchasing power parity (PPP), with a GDP of US $3.63 trillion.
• India is the 2nd fastest growing major economy in the world, with a GDP growth rate of 8.1% at the end of the first quarter of 2005 - 2006.
• A booming economy and the ever-growing middle class has kick started the real estate industry. India's $12 billion real estate market is expanding at a 30 percent annual rate. Analysts at Merrill Lynch predict that the real estate market will grow to $90 billion in 10 years.
• The 2010 Commonwealth Games will be held in New Delhi which will fuel the need of major infrastructure projects, stadiums, real estate projects etc in the National Capital Region (NCR)
• Upcoming Airport Modernisation, Greenfield Airports & Ports will attract the need for specialized structures like Pre-engineered Buildings (PEBs), Hangars, Large Factory Sheds etc
• The construction of Metro Rail networks in Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad are to commence shortly and are also being planned for cities like Chennai, Kochi, Kolkata and other Indian cities.
• With a booming domestic / international tourist traffic in India, the growing demand for hotel rooms has led to the announcement of many hotel / resort projects not only in metro cities but also II-tier and III-tier cities.
• The IT / ITES & BPO boom has changed the horizon of many Indian cities and towns with mega multistoried IT / Software Parks and integrated townships coming up at rapid pace in the country..
• SEZs, Biotech Parks, Industrial Cities / Areas, Agro Parks, Gem & Jewellery Parks, Apparel Parks and other such specialized commercial spaces etc. are also being launched / promoted by big business houses and real estate promoters.
• A booming economy and the ever-growing middle class has changed the way Indians spend…. Malls, Multiplexes and hypermarkets are mushrooming all over the country to cater to this trend in Indian lifestyle

Event Highlights

• Asia’s Largest Roofing & Allied Technology Event
• 8th in the ”ROOF” series of exhibitions
• In partnership with the NRCA - National Roofing Contractors Association (USA)
• Endorsed by the TENSINET Association
• 3-day International Exhibition.
• 120+ Exhibitors from all over India & Abroad
• 2-day concurrent conference by Industry Experts.