The future of construction will depend on solutions that are not only green and sustainable, but also performance-driven and cost-competitive for real market adoption, said L.P. Singh, Director General, National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCB). He was speaking at the World of Concrete India 2026, an industry event organised by Informa Markets in Mumbai.“India’s construction sector is set for unprecedented growth, with cement production expected to rise from nearly 500 million tonnes today to around 2,800 million tonnes by 2070. As this growth accelerates, sustainability, decarbonisation and indigenous development of construction materials must move in parallel,” he said.“At NCB, our focus is on supporting the cement, concrete and building materials ecosystem through research, standardisation, testing, training, skill development and industry-linked innovation,” he added.Commenting on India’s evolving construction landscape, Suyyog Kellusskar, Senior Director, IGS, 1Lattice, said, “India is not just building faster, it is building differently. The country is in the middle of a structural construction super cycle, with construction GVA expected to more than double from ₹28 trillion today to ₹58.8 trillion by 2035, growing at an 8.6% CAGR.”“With government infrastructure capex of ₹11.21 lakh crore in FY26, rising urbanisation, a housing shortage of 31.2 million homes, and strong growth across RMC, precast concrete and construction chemicals, the opportunity ahead is both large and transformative,” he said.“As India works towards its 2047 ambitions, faster adoption of mechanisation, advanced materials, RMC, precast solutions and technology-led execution will be critical to improving quality, timelines and sustainability across the construction ecosystem,” he emphasised.Highlighting the role of technology and mechanisation in transforming the construction sector, Ravindra Tyagi, National President, Builders’ Association of India, North Region, said, “The construction industry has witnessed a major shift from labour-intensive practices to technology-led and machinery-driven execution.”“As India’s infrastructure and housing needs continue to grow, mechanisation, skilled operations and timely execution will be critical to building a stronger and more efficient construction ecosystem,” he highlighted.Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, Informa Markets in India said, “India’s construction industry is projected to reach nearly $1.4 trillion by 2030, positioning the country among the world’s largest and fastest-growing construction markets.”“This growth is being driven by sustained investments in transportation infrastructure, high-speed rail corridors, logistics and warehousing networks, industrial parks, urban redevelopment projects and emerging City Economic Regions that are reshaping the country’s economic and development landscape,” he said. “As infrastructure projects become larger, more complex and increasingly focused on sustainability, the demand for advanced construction materials, digital technologies, automation and innovative building solutions continues to rise,” he added. Industry players are showcasing their latest innovations at the event in backdrop of India’s expanding infrastructure pipeline, rapid urbanisation, real estate growth and increasing demand for advanced construction solutions. World of Concrete India 2026 is showcasing solutions across Precast Technologies & Formwork, Industrial & Commercial Flooring, Concrete, Cement & Dry Mortar, Scaffolding & Construction Safety Solutions, Construction Equipment & Batching Plants, Construction Chemicals, BIM & Management Software, AI-driven Solutions and TMT Bars.Key innovations on display include geopolymer concrete, high-performance admixtures, specialised dry mortar solutions, advanced waterproofing technologies, construction chemicals, automated batching systems and AI-enabled construction solutions.