BLENDING PRECISION WITH PRODUCTION

The 20^th edition of Indian Ceramics Asia (ICA) 2026—India’s only trade fair for the ceramics industry—will be held from January 28–30, 2026, at the Helipad Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Organized by Messe München India Pvt Ltd and Unifair Exhibition Service Co Ltd, the event aims to strengthen the industry’s transition toward precision, automation, and sustainable production.

The Indian Manufacturing sector is being reshaped by two non-negotiable mandates: precision and sustainability. While high-profile industries like Automotive and Aerospace continue being in the limelight, the Indian Ceramics industry is quietly escalating its demand for advanced, accurate machinery.

India, the world’s second-largest producer and exporter of ceramics, is driving a new phase of global growth in the sector. The industry is shedding its traditional image and is rapidly embracing high-speed production technologies, advanced material science, and stringent energy-efficiency standards. The focus is shifting from capacity expansion to capability enhancement and meeting demands of tighter tolerances, lower energy consumption, higher throughput, and enhanced quality.

This change presents significant opportunities for machine tool manufacturers, automation specialists, and robotics solution providers catering to the evolving needs of modern ceramic production

Bringing the Entire Ecosystem Together

Indian Ceramics Asia (ICA) 2026 is strategically built around this industrial shift. As India’s only trade show dedicated to the Ceramics industry, it has transformed into the single most important business, technology and supply-chain hub for the Indian Ceramic and Brick industry. Crucially, it is a live marketplace connecting advanced manufacturing supply chain, specifically machine tool providers, with thousands of serious buyers.

Now entering its landmark 20th edition, Indian Ceramics Asia brings the entire ceramic and brick manufacturing ecosystem—technology suppliers, raw material providers, logistics specialists, buyers, process owners and production heads— under one roof, enabling serious industry players to connect with each other and explore growth opportunities.

The event, which will span 18,500 sq mt of exhibition space, is estimated to host over 300 brands and over 10,000 trade visitors.

Industry Keen to Embrace Automation

Organized in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, ICA is the only premier platform that brings together ceramics manufacturers from the powerhouse Morbi hub as well as from across India. Morbi’s inclination toward adopting new technologies and automation underscores the industry’s readiness to embrace full-scale automation and invest in advanced manufacturing solutions.

At the same time, the overall ceramics machinery market is poised for growth as the industry looks to upgrade keeping precision, speed and sustainability in mind. ICA is the proven platform to introduce high-quality precision tools and advanced handling systems directly to this high-demand sector.

More than half the floor at the event is dedicated to production technology. In 2025, 40 percent of the exhibitors at Indian Ceramics Asia represented machinery, plant and equipment for fine and refractory ceramics and another 20 percent focused on machinery for coarse ceramics. Positioned as a machinery-focused event, Indian Ceramics Asia aims to enable exhibitors to expand their business reach and connect with key industry segments by: Targeting the Western region (and beyond): The high concentration of ceramic manufacturing in Western India ensures long-term partnerships, fueling the growing demand for Indian-made equipment and reinforcing its importance for business growth.

Offering a Dual Benefit for South Indian Suppliers: For suppliers of machinery, tools, and accessories from South India, ICA offers a unique dual opportunity to engage with end-users—such as tile and sanitaryware manufacturers—and also OEM exhibitors, making them potential direct customers for parts and accessories.

Bringing Allied Industries Under One Roof: In addition to the core ceramic segments, the show attracts manufacturers from allied industries such as Glass, Paint, and Textile, as visitors to seek material handling, process optimization and efficiency enhancement solutions.

Key Highlights of Indian Ceramics Asia 2026

Global Innovation Showcase

This segment will feature cutting-edge solutions from international leaders in ceramics and manufacturing technology. Exhibitors from Germany, Italy, Spain, France, China, India, and other countries will present a comprehensive display of equipment and systems that combine European precision with Asian cost efficiency.

Live Demo Zone – Machinery in Action

The Live Demo Zone will provide an opportunity for exhibitors to demonstrate their machinery in real-time. Visitors will be able to observe operational efficiencies such as reduced energy consumption, shorter cycle times, and lower production costs, gaining a practical understanding of the latest technological advancements.

Insider Intelligence Conference

The conference will bring together experts and stakeholders to discuss key trends shaping the ceramics and advanced manufacturing industries. Sessions will focus on alternative fuels, energy conservation, automation, and innovations in product design and production efficiency.

Indian Ceramics Supply-Chain Pavilion

The pavilion will highlight end-to-end solutions for automated conveying, palletizing, and warehousing and also address the high-value engineering problem of breakage rate and logistics.

Career Connect — Future Talent Pipeline

The program aims to create a trained user base, supporting the industry’s long-term growth and innovation capacity.

Successful Last Edition

A major differentiator for Indian Ceramics Asia is its quality of visitors. The 2025 edition welcomed 8,010 serious trade visitors from 32 countries, comprising the entire gamut of ceramic manufacturers, technical and advanced ceramics users, refractory makers, manufacturers of bricks and insulators, mine owners and sourcing heads from companies looking for solutions to reduce process downtime. Alongside them were R&D professionals, application engineers, consultants, and technical institutes.

The 2026 edition, with a series of value-additions for its attendees, promises to scale its past successes. The growing industry will surely benefit immensely from enhanced business networking opportunities, cutting-edge technology showcases, and deeper knowledge sharing, further bolstering India’s position as a global hub for ceramic manufacturing and innovation.

Source: Messe München India