UTECH India 2025 Opens in Mumbai with PU & Foam Innovations
India’s premier PU and foam event highlights sustainable technologies and industry growth.
The second edition of UTECH India 2025 begins in Mumbai, spotlighting advanced polyurethane, foam, and mattress solutions that support India’s sustainability goals, industrial expansion, and evolving consumer needs.
After the overwhelming success of its debut edition, the second edition of UTECH India – Sustainable Polyurethane & Foam (ISPUF) Expo 2025 opened today at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, NESCO, Mumbai. Organized by Media Fusion & Crain Communications, the event runs from November 13–15, 2025, and delivers a world-class platform for cutting-edge PU technologies, live product demonstrations, and global thought leadership. This year’s expo aligns with India’s rising need for advanced, sustainable, and intelligent polyurethane solutions.
The inauguration featured key industry leaders including Mr. Sanjay Gupta, President, Indian Footwear Component Manufacturers Association; Mr. Ketan Sheth, President, IIID-MRC; Mr. Jaiprakash Bhatia, Chairman, BAI; Mr. Amiet Barot, AFMT; Mr. Abasaheb Kale, PDK ASM Consulting; Mr. Vikas Dhameja, Starlon; Mr. Gaurav Sachdeva, Chemie Products; Mr. Mahesh Bangad, AESA; Mr. Ankur Chopra, Isha Textiles; and Mr. Jayant Khadilkar, Jay Elastomers. Their participation underscores the expanding role of polyurethane and foam in shaping sustainable construction, transportation, and comfort solutions across India.
UTECH India continues to reinforce the growing significance of polyurethane and foam across multiple sectors such as construction, automotive, insulation, bedding, and comfort products. The value of India’s polyurethane foam market, which reached USD 4.0 billion in 2024, is projected to climb to USD 7.1 billion by 2033, reflecting a 6.1% CAGR between 2025 and 2033. This upward trajectory is driven by increasing demand for flexible PU foam in furniture, bedding, and automotive seating—categories influenced by evolving consumer lifestyles, design shifts, and sustainability expectations. Government initiatives like the Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) and Smart Cities Mission, along with India’s commitment to net-zero emissions by 2070, are accelerating the use of energy-efficient materials. Polyurethane sandwich panels—capable of achieving up to 40% energy savings—are gaining prominence as sustainable, cost-effective solutions for India’s expanding real estate and infrastructure markets.
Mr. Abasaheb Kale, Managing Director, pdkASM Consulting, highlighted key industry shifts, stating, “The increasing emphasis on dry and fast construction methods is reshaping India’s infrastructure landscape. With the government mandating 25% prefabricated components in upcoming projects, metal sandwich panels have emerged as a key solution to meet the need for speed, sustainability, and thermal comfort. While these panels have long been used effectively in cold chains and industrial facilities, their adoption in commercial and residential buildings remains limited. Given rising ambient temperatures and growing concerns about energy and water consumption, it is crucial to embrace sustainable dry construction technologies.”
Mr. Sanjay Gupta, President, IFCOMA, connected global momentum with India’s growing footprint: “The Indian PU and foam industry stands at a pivotal juncture, driven by the need for sustainable systems, policy support, and global competitiveness. Globally, India is advancing with innovations like nano-structured and hybrid release agents. Over the next decade, significant growth is expected across footwear, construction, and automotive sectors propelled by sustainability, energy efficiency, and lightweight, high-performance materials.”
Sharing his perspective, Mr. Taher Patrawala, Managing Director, Media Fusion LLC, said, “UTECH India has emerged as a vital platform for uniting stakeholders across the polyurethane and foam ecosystem. As polyurethane panels gain traction for their superior insulation capabilities, they are increasingly being adopted across construction, warehousing, and cold storage facilities, sectors that are growing at over 15% annually. With a dedicated zone for the Sleep Expo Pavilion, this edition aims to promote collaboration, drive technological progress, and highlight how polyurethane can play a pivotal role in building a sustainable future for the nation.”
Adding to this, Matthew Barber, Global Events Director, Crain Communications, noted, “UTECH India 2025 continues to serve as a catalyst for collaboration, innovation, and knowledge exchange, aligning with India’s national priorities of sustainability, energy conservation, and industrial growth. The event not only showcases the latest advancements in polyurethane and foam technologies but also fosters meaningful dialogue among global and domestic stakeholders to accelerate the adoption of sustainable manufacturing practices. As part of the global UTECH series, the India edition plays a pivotal role in connecting international expertise with local opportunities, reinforcing India’s growing prominence in the global polyurethane and foam value chain.”
UTECH India 2025 brings together the full spectrum of polyurethane and foam solutions, flexible mattress technologies, and advanced insulation systems. Visitors gain access to expert insights, global innovations, networking opportunities, and the latest developments shaping the future of the PU and foam industry.