Guests and dignitaries cutting the ribbon at the PlumbexIndia inauguration

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

PlumbexIndia 2026 Officially Opens

Industry leaders and distinguished guests come together to inaugurate India's leading water, sanitation and plumbing exhibition.

PlumbexIndia Overview

Started in 2008, PlumbexIndia, recognized as the largest event of its kind, provides a holistic platform for exhibitors to showcase cutting-edge plumbing products, innovative plumbing design services, and efficient plumbing installation solutions, while strongly emphasizing water efficiency, conservation, and sustainable water management. Hosted on a rotational basis across India's three major metros—Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru—PlumbexIndia serves as the go-to destination for building industry professionals, bringing together discerning buyers, end users, and solution providers on a single platform to drive innovation, sustainability, and responsible use of water in the built environment.

Visitors Profile

  • MEP Consultants
  • Plumbing Contractors
  • Real Estate Developers
  • Architects & Interior Designers
  • Dealers & Distributors
  • Fire Service Personnel
  • Urban Planners
  • Hoteliers
  • Hospital Administrators
  • Project Managers
  • Wholesalers/Retailers
  • Utility Owners
  • Academicians
  • Product Specifiers and users
  • Govt. Officials
  • Designers / Installers
  • Individual Home Owners
  • Engineering Students

Exhibitors Profile

  • Bathroom Fixtures & Fittings
  • Sanitaryware
  • Building Automation System & IoT
  • Sealants & Adhesives
  • Drainage Solutions, Shower Channels & Manhole Covers
  • Sewage Treatment Plants
  • Fire Fighting Equipment & Systems
  • Swimming Pool Systems & Fountains
  • Hot Water Systems
  • Tools & Tackles
  • Metering Devices
  • Valves & Fittings
  • Pipes & Fittings
  • Water Filtration & Purification Plants
  • Pumps
  • Water Treatment Plants
  • Rainwater Harvesting & Water Storage
I congratulate the Indian Plumbing Association for leading the effort of water conservation through its programs.
Sh. CR Paatil Sh. CR Paatil Honourable Union Minister, Ministry of Jal Shakti, GoI
Plumbex exhibition caters to a fundamental service in the development of the nation - water and sanitation.
Sh. Hardeep Singh Puri Sh. Hardeep Singh Puri Honourable Union Minister, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
I congratulate the Indian Plumbing Association for working for the cause of water, the essential service for any built space.
Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani Chairman, Hiranandani Group

Symposium & Panel Discussions

SYMPOSIUM & PANEL DISCUSSIONS

Focused symposiums and panel discussions will feature policymakers, industry leaders, and domain experts. The sessions will deliberate on water security, water use efficiency, sustainable plumbing practices, and emerging innovations shaping the future of the built environment.

Engineering Water Security for a Future-Ready India panel discussion
Panel Discussion I Engineering Water Security for a Future-Ready India
Women leaders shaping the plumbing sector panel discussion
Panel Discussion II Showcasing Women Leaders Shaping the Plumbing Sector

IPA Bathroom Challenge

IPA BATHROOM CHALLENGE

The IPA Bathroom Challenge will be a live, skill-based installation competition, organized by the Indian Plumbing Association (IPA) in collaboration with IAPMO and IWSH. The challenge is designed to highlight excellence in bathroom and toilet installations, while promoting strict adherence to the National Building Code (NBC) BATH and Uniform Illustrated Plumbing Code of India (UIPC-I) standards.

First Prize winners of the IPA Bathroom Challenge First Prize

₹20,000

Booth 2

Sponsored by
Geberit
Contractor
Yashwanth Enterprises
Participants
K.M. Muddaiah, Rajendra Rout, Manoj Swain
Second Prize winners of the IPA Bathroom Challenge Second Prize

₹15,000

Booth 7

Sponsored by
Sloan, SFA, ACO and Kitec
Contractor
Shreeji Associate
Participants
Sanat Kumar Das, Birendra Behuria, Sanatan Bhoi
Third Prize winners of the IPA Bathroom Challenge Third Prize

₹10,000

Booth 1

Sponsored by
Astral
Contractor
N.K. Sanitation
Participants
J. Manikandan, Ramakantha, Subhas Das

Architectural Based Design Competition

ARCHITECTURAL BASED DESIGN COMPETITION 'AROUND THE DROP'

A hands-on workshop designed to sensitise architectural students to water-based design thinking. The competition will inspire innovative and sustainable solutions by integrating water efficiency, conservation, and smart plumbing into architectural and engineering planning.

Water-Based Design Thinking

A hands-on workshop designed to sensitise architectural students to water-based design thinking.

Sustainable Solutions

The competition will inspire innovative and sustainable solutions.

Smart Planning

Integrating water efficiency, conservation, and smart plumbing into architectural and engineering planning.

Around the Drop Results

COMPETITION WINNERS

1st Place winners from BMS College of Architecture & Engineering Bengaluru 1st Place

Prize Money : 15000/-

BMS College of Architecture & Engineering Bengaluru

Mohammed Umar Farooq, Shalvika Halli, Sandhya S, M. Venkat Sreeram

2nd Place winners from Christ University, Bengaluru 2nd Place

Prize Money : 10000/-

Christ University, Bengaluru

Geetha, Vridhi Mutha, Harshini Kumar

3rd Place winners from BMS College of Architecture & engineering Bengaluru 3rd Place

Prize Money : 5000/-

BMS College of Architecture & engineering Bengaluru

Shubhang Hiten Bhagat, Annam Nimra, Tanvi Agarwal & J Niraj

Social Media Challenge Winner winners from Global Academy of Technology, Bengaluru Social Media Challenge Winner

Prize Money : 5000/-

Global Academy of Technology, Bengaluru

Aadvika, Abhish, Shakthi K & Suprith Sthavan N T

IPA's Award of Excellence

IPA'S AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

Award Category

Distinguished Leader

Award Category

Outstanding Leader

Award Category

Emerging Leader

Industry Partners