Overview - The 2026 India International Minerals, Metals, Metallurgy, and Materials Exhibition (MMMM 2026) will take place from September 10 to 12, 2026, in New Delhi, India, organized by Hyve Exhibition Group [1] - This biennial event has been successfully held 14 times and serves as a significant B2B platform for entrepreneurs, CEOs, consultants, senior government officials, decision-makers, and trade delegations to network and establish meaningful business partnerships [1][2] Market Insights - India's crude steel production continues to grow, reaching 13.8 million tons in March 2025 (up 7.0% year-on-year) and 13.5 million tons in May 2025 (up 9.7% year-on-year), with a government target of 500 million tons capacity by 2047 and plans for 25 million tons of exports [3] - Infrastructure projects, which account for 25%-30% of steel demand, are the core growth engine, supported by a $1.3 trillion national infrastructure plan covering railways, ports, and smart cities, driving steel consumption [4] - The demand for stainless steel is expected to rise significantly due to the construction of railway freight corridors and oil and gas pipelines, with per capita steel consumption projected to increase from 98 kg in 2025 to 160 kg by 2030 [5] Trade Dynamics - Finished steel imports decreased by 28.8% (1.4 million tons) from April to June 2025, primarily due to a 45.8% reduction in exports from China and a 65.2% decrease from Japan [7] - India implemented a 12% temporary safeguard duty in April 2025 to curb low-priced imports, resulting in a slight 5.1% decline in exports, although growth was noted in markets such as Belgium and the United States [7] Exhibition Scope - The exhibition will cover a wide range of sectors including metallurgy (steel and non-ferrous metals), auxiliary materials, carbon materials, ferroalloys, refractory materials, instruments, environmental protection technologies, and mining equipment [8][9][10][11][12][13][14]