Exhibition 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] - The exhibition will feature multiple professional forums and concurrent events, including the "2026 India Fasteners Exhibition" and the "2026 India International Machine Tool Exhibition" [2] Market Overview - India's crude steel production has been steadily increasing, 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 of capacity by 2047 [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, leading to a 35% increase in steel consumption [5] - The per capita steel consumption is expected to rise from 98 kg in 2025 to 160 kg by 2030 [5] Import and Trade Dynamics - India heavily relies on imports for coking coal, with annual imports at 58 million tons, projected to increase to 160 million tons by 2030 [6] - From April to June 2025, finished steel imports decreased by 28.8% (1.4 million tons) due to significant reductions in exports from China (down 45.8%) and Japan (down 65.2%) [6] - India implemented a 12% temporary safeguard duty in April 2025 to curb low-priced imports, while exports saw a slight decline of 5.1% but showed significant growth in markets like Belgium and the United States [6] Product Range - The exhibition will showcase a wide range of products including metallurgy (steel and non-ferrous metals), auxiliary materials, carbon materials, ferroalloys, refractory materials, instruments, environmental protection technologies, and mining equipment [7][8][9][10][11][12][13]

Core Viewpoint - Oil prices have risen due to progress in tariff negotiations between the Trump administration and the European Union, alleviating concerns about the global economic outlook [1] Group 1: Trade Developments - Recent trade dynamics have sparked investor optimism, with expectations that the U.S. may reach agreements with more trading partners before the August 1 deadline [1] Group 2: Demand and Geopolitical Factors - Strong signs of summer fuel demand in the U.S. and unresolved geopolitical tensions are providing additional support for oil prices [1]

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