Messe Stuttgart Strengthens India Footprint with Acquisition of Cable & Wire Fair
New Delhi, May 20, 2026: Global trade fair leader Messe Stuttgart has announced the acquisition of Cable & Wire Fair, India’s leading wire and cable industry exhibition, along with Wire & Cable India magazine, into its corporate portfolio. This strategic expansion comes at a pivotal time for India’s wire and cable sector, which is valued at nearly ₹90,000 crore and is projected to reach ₹1,57,500 crore by FY30. Driven by expanding renewable energy targets, housing demand, and nationwide telecom and infrastructure upgrades, the sector has increasingly emerged as a competitive global manufacturing hub amid shifting supply chains and the “China+1” strategy, Messe Stuttgart said in a press release.
Through its subsidiary, Messe Stuttgart India, the company will collaborate with the event’s founder, Priyank Jain, who will remain associated as Founding Director. The partnership leverages GM Corporate Solutions’ sector expertise and aims to provide Indian manufacturers with broader access to international tech providers and buyers. The exhibition has grown significantly since its 2015 launch; its 2025 edition hosted 424 exhibitors and over 16,393 visitors, including 89 international exhibitors from 24 countries. The upcoming 7th edition is scheduled to take place from December 9 to 11, 2027, at the Yashobhoomi Convention and Exhibition Centre in Dwarka, New Delhi.
Speaking on this, Roland Bleinroth, CEO of Messe Stuttgart, said, “India is one of the most dynamic and strategically important markets for us globally. The addition of Cable & Wire Fair and Wire & Cable India magazine in our portfolio reflects our commitment to investing in sectors that are not only growing rapidly but are also critical to the future of global manufacturing and infrastructure. With our international expertise and network, we see strong potential to further strengthen this platform as a key meeting point for the global wire and cable industry.”
Gaurav Sood, CEO & Managing Director, Messe Stuttgart India, added, “Cable & Wire Fair has already established itself as a powerful industry platform with strong credibility and momentum. Our vision is to build on this foundation by bringing in Messe Stuttgart’s global standards of exhibition excellence and stronger international participation. The addition of the show to Messe Stuttgart’s portfolio marks far more than an expansion; it represents the coming together of two aligned visions to build a stronger, future-ready platform that reflects the evolving ambitions of India’s manufacturing ecosystem.”
Priyank Jain, Co-founder of Tulip 3P Media, said, “Cable & Wire Fair was built with a clear intent, to create a unified, growth-oriented platform for the industry. Over the years, it has evolved into a space where business, knowledge, and innovation come together in a meaningful way. Partnering with Messe Stuttgart India is a natural next step in this journey. Their global perspective, combined with our industry insight, will help unlock the next phase of growth and deliver even greater value to all stakeholders.”
