Dr E. Vishnu Vardhan Reddy Consul General of India, Dubai & Northern Emirates inaugurated India Pavilion at the 50th Middle East Energy; Mr Deepak Thakur, Sr Deputy Director, EEPC India and Mr V Anandan, Sr Assistant, RO Chennai, EEPC India were present
From L to R: Mr Swapnil Bobhate, Sr. Assistant EEPC India, Mumbai; Mr Amar Jadhav, M/s Accura Tech, Kolhapur; Mr Nikhil Bakre, Regional Business Manager (Trade Finance), AU Small Finance Bank, Pune; Mr Rohit Morde, Regional Business Manager (Business Banking), AU Small Finance Bank, Pune; Mr B. N. Vishwas, ITS Joint DGFT, DGFT Pune; Mr Ravi Dolli, Regional Committee Member, EEPC India (Western Region); Mr Mukesh Samtani, Deputy Director EEPC India, Mumbai; Mr Pranav Kumar, Branch Manager ECGC Ltd., Pune
Lighting of lamp, L to R - Mr Nikhil Bakre, Regional Business Manager (Trade Finance), AU Small Finance Bank, Pune; Mr Kamalakant Kulkarni, Chairman Kolhapur Engineering Association; Mr Mukesh Samtani, Deputy Director EEPC India Mumbai; Mr Amar Jadhav, M/s Accura Tech, Kolhapur, Mr B. N. Vishwas, ITS Joint DGFT, DGFT Pune
Manufacturers, Traders and Exporters from Western Maharashtra Pune, Sangli, Satara, Kolhapur belt and surrounding areas
Mr Ravi Dolli, Regional Committee Member EEPC India (Western Region) presenting memento to Mr B. N. Vishwas, ITS Joint DGFT, DGFT Pune
Welcome address by Mr Kamalakant Kulkarni, Chairman, Kolhapur Engineering Association
Presentation and speech on Export Promotion Mission & FTAs; Keynote Address by On Podium Mr B. N. Vishwas, ITS Joint DGFT, DGFT Pune
Keynote Address by Mr Ravi Dolli, Regional Committee Member EEPC India (Western Region)
Presentation and speech on Export Finance; Keynote Address by Mr Rohit Morde, Regional Business Manager (Business Banking) AU Small Finance Bank, Pune
Presentation and speech on Export Risk Coverage; Keynote Address by Mr Pranav Kumar Branch Manager ECGC Ltd., Pune
Presentation and speech on Export through India Post; Keynote Address by Mr Saurabh Dhamanage, Marketing Executive, Indian Post, Kolhapur
Success Stories in association with EEPC India; Keynote Address by Mr Amar Jadhav M/s Accura Tech Kolhapur
Presentation and speech on Engineering Export Opportunities; Keynote Address by Mr Mukesh Samtani, Deputy Director EEPC India Mumbai
Q & A Session Mr B. N. Vishwas, ITS Joint DGFT, DGFT Pune; Mr Mukesh Samtani, Deputy Director EEPC India, Mumbai
The Bharat Health Global Expo 2026 brought together key segments of India’s pharmaceutical and healthcare industry, including pharmaceuticals, pharmaceutical machinery, laboratory equipment, nutraceuticals, preventive healthcare, healthcare services and medical value tourism. The Pharma MachTech & LabNext Expo 2026, -the 2nd International Exhibition on Pharmaceutical Machinery and Laboratory Equipment, took place as part of the larger exhibition programme. Both inaugurations were graced by Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Government of India as the Chief Guest.
Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minister of Commerce and Industry, Government of India delivering the Inaugural Address
Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minister of Commerce and Industry, Government of India as the Chief Guest (6th from Left) Shri Jitin Prasada Hon’ble Minister of State, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India as the Guest of Honour (7th from left) Shri Rajesh Agrawal, Secretary – Commerce, Department of Commerce and Industry, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India (5th from left) Shri Mohit Yadav, IFS, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Commerce and Industry (4th from right) Shri Nipun Jain, iPHEX 2026 Chairman (far right) Shri Namit Joshi, Chairman, PHARMEXCIL (4th from Left) Shri Pankaj Chadha, Chairman, EEPC India (3rd from left) Dr. Upasana Arora, Chairperson, SEPC (3rd from right) Shri Anup Kumar Agarwala, Chairman, SHEFEXCIL (2nd from Right) Shri Bhavin Mehta, Vice Chairman, PHARMEXCIL (2nd from left) Shri Raja Bhanu, Director General, PHARMEXCIL (extreme left)
Shri Nipun Jain, iPHEX 2026 Chairman (far right), Shri Namit Joshi, Chairman, PHARMEXCIL (far left), Shri Pankaj Chadha, Chairman, EEPC India (front left) welcoming the Chief Guest with a bouquet
Shri Pankaj Chadha, Chairman,EEPC India on the podium
All dignitaries on the dais as National Anthem is being played during Inauguration
Shri Bhavin Mehta, Vice Chairman, PHARMEXCIL on the podium
Shri Pankaj Chadha, Chairman, EEPC India being given Uttario by the Chief Guest
Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minister of Commerce and Industry, Government of India as the Chief Guest (6th from Left) Shri Jitin Prasada, Hon’ble Minister of State, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India as the Guest of Honour (7th from left) Shri Rajesh Agrawal, Secretary – Commerce, Department of Commerce and Industry, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India (5th from left) Shri Mohit Yadav, IFS, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Commerce and Industry (extreme right) Shri Nipun Jain, iPHEX 2026 Chairman (2nd from right) Shri Namit Joshi, Chairman, PHARMEXCIL (4th from Left) Shri Pankaj Chadha, Chairman, EEPC India (2nd from left) Dr. Upasana Arora, Chairperson, SEPC (3rd from right) Shri Anup Kumar Agarwala, Chairman, SHEFEXCIL (4th from right) Shri Bhavin Mehta, Vice Chairman, PHARMEXCIL (3rd from left) Shri Raja Bhanu, Director General, PHARMEXCIL (extreme left)
PharmaMachtech and LabNext Expo 2026 were held under the aegis of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi and they successfully reinforced its position as a premier platform for pharmaceutical machinery and laboratory technologies in India.
The second edition witnessed strong growth, with participation expanding to 213 exhibitors, marking a significant increase over the previous edition. The event brought together the complete pharmaceutical manufacturing ecosystem—includinstruments, cleanroom technologies, HVAC systems, and packaging solutions—under one roof, creating a unified platform for innovation, collaboration, and business engagement.
The Expo was inaugurated by Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, who also launched the White ing pharma machinery, laboratory equipment, scientific growth. Paper. The document outlines key trends, challenges, and opportunities in the pharmaceutical machinery sector, highlighting the importance of policy support, technological advancement, and industry–government collaboration for sustainable growth.
The Expo saw robust participa- tion from key stakeholders, including policymakers, industry leaders, government officials, international delegates, exhibitors, and business visitors, reaffirming India’s position as a key hub for pharmaceutical manufacturing and allied technologies.
The event reflected strong in-stitutional and international collaboration, with the Sultan-ate of Oman participating as the Official Country Partner and the Russian Federation as the Supporting Country. It also witnessed robust support from state governments, led by Hary-ana and Gujarat, along with key institutional partners such as EXIM Bank and ECGC Ltd., and leading industry associations in-cluding IPPMA, ASIMA, AIFOM, further strengthening its nation-al and sectoral outreach.
A key highlight of the event was the Ambassadors’ Meet, which brought together Heads of Mission and diplomatic representatives from 35 countries based in New Delhi, serving as a platform for strengthening international dialogue and exploring collaborative opportunities in the pharmaceutical and healthcare technology sectors.
The event delivered a highly engaging business environment, facilitating over 3,600 business contacts and 800+ enquiries, along with extensive B2B interactions. Participation of 147 hosted international buyers from more than 35 countries significantly strengthened global outreach and cross-border business engagement.
Exhibitor feedback reflected high levels of satisfaction with the organization, venue, and overall execution, reinforcing the Expo’s reputation as a professionally managed and impactful industry platform. The strong presence of first-time exhibitors further highlighted the event’s expanding industry reach and growing brand visibility.
The Pharma MachTech & Lab-Next Expo was held as a part of Bharat Health Global Expo and was co-located with the events like iPHEX and Bharat Nutraverse.
Overall, Pharma MachTech & LabNext Expo 2026 has established a strong foundation in terms of scale, visibility, and execution, and continues to evolve as a dynamic platform for business networking, industry engagement, and global collaboration. Building on this momentum, the Expo is well-positioned to further strengthen its role as a key driver of growth and innovation in the pharmaceutical manufacturing and technology ecosystem.
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H.E. Mr Amit Narang, Ambassador of India to Slovenia being felicitated by Mr Saikat Dutta, Director (Policy) EEPC India and Leader of the Indian Delegation to Slovenia (right)
The Ambassador with one Delegation Member
The delegation and the Embassy Officials
Visit to HTS Technology Group in Slovenia - a vertically integrated manufacturer of Industrial components.
EEPC India in association with Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India (ALEMAI ) organised an “Awareness Session on EU CBAM Regulations” at the Aluminium Bharat Exhibition 2026 at the Helipad Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad. Target Sector was the exporters and industry stakeholders from the Aluminium and Iron & Steel sector. The session was intended to create awareness and enhance understanding among exporters regarding the European Union Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (EU CBAM), its regulatory requirements, compliance implications, and related matters affecting exports to the European Union.
Mr Nishikant Jumde, Regional Director, Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India (ALEMAI) and Ms Pallavi Saha, Sr Joint Director, EEPC India seen at the Session.
Ms Pallavi Saha, Sr Joint Director, EEPC India is giving the presentation on BMGE 2027, on the podium.
Ms Pallavi Saha, Sr Joint Director, EEPC India with Mr Sudhakaran Nair, Joint Director, EEPC India
Ms Pallavi Saha, Sr Joint Director, EEPC India speaking on dais
Mr Saurabh Joshi, Assistant, EEPC India interacting with visitors at EEPC India booth at ALUMEX 2026
Mr Saikat Dutta, Director -Policy, EEPC India , made a presentation at the 15th Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers Meet (AMMM-2026) The theme of the presentation was on “India’s FTAs - Powering the Next Export Leap in Agricultural Machinery” - converting preferential market access into global opportunities for Indian Machinery, Implements and Components Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers Association (AMMA-India) organized (AMMM-2026)and AGM on 12-13 September 2026 at Hotel Grand Mercure, Gift City, Gandhinagar (Gujarat) in association with Indian Council of Agricultural research (ICAR) ,CODISSIA Intec Technology Centre, Coimbatore, Radeecal Communications and Kisankraft
Mr Rakesh Suraj, Regional Director ( NR) on the podium is giving the presentation on India Cycle Show - as one of the Sub Shows at the 3rd edition of Bharat Mobility Global Expo scheduled to be held from 4 - 9 February 2027. For the forthcoming edition, the India Cycle Show being organised by EEPC India will be a major attraction. Also present: As Chief Guest, Mr Utpal Kumar Acharya, Joint DGFT, RA Ludhiana Mr Pradeep Kumar Aggarwal, Regional Chairman (NR) & Panel Convenor - E- Bicycles, Bicycles, Parts and Similar Items, EEPC India Mr Rishi Pahwa, President, All India Cycle Manufacturers Association (AICMA): Dr. K. B. Thakur, Secretary General, All India Cycle Manufacturers Association: Charter of the bicycle industry for 2027-30) Dr. A. V Taneja, Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Ropar Mr Vinay Kumar Srivastava, General Manager, R&D Centre for Bicycle & Sewing Machines, Ludhiana Mr Jagdeep Singh, General Secretary, Cycling Association of Punjab