IMME 2026 – International Mining & Machinery Exhibition

The International Mining & Machinery Exhibition (IMME) is the biennial mining-sector flagship of the Confederation of Indian Industry, held in Kolkata near India's eastern coal and mineral belt. The 18th edition runs at Eco Park in New Town, with the two-day Global Mining Summit (GMS 2026) opening the week.

Exhibition

IMME shows mining machinery, equipment, technology, services and supplies from India and abroad to mining companies, project owners, policymakers and procurement teams.

• Crushing and conveying equipment
• Drilling and blasting products and explosives
• Excavation and loading equipment
• Exploration equipment and consulting
• Mine construction and dust control
• Mineral processing, washing and logistics
• Pumps, pipelines and water management
• Mine planning and surveying services

Global Mining Summit

GMS 2026 runs on 7-8 December alongside the exhibition as a forum on mining policy, strategy, technology, sustainability and investment. Past summits have drawn participants from Australia, Canada, Poland, Czechia, Germany, Italy, the UK, Indonesia and Russia.

Key figures

The organiser plans 350+ exhibitors, 10,000+ business visitors, 50,000 sq m of display area, 700+ delegates and 50+ speakers, with B2B networking forums.