The market for laboratory analytical instruments in India is growing at a rapid pace owing to the increasing requirements for environmental monitoring and growing industrial needs. According to the India Analytical Instruments Market Forecast & Opportunities, the Indian market for analytical instruments is expected to grow annually by over 11 percent between 2013 and 2018. This means good business opportunities for exhibitors of analytica Anacon India and India Lab Expo 2016. India’s largest platform for the laboratory technology, analysis, biotechnology and diagnostics market takes place from October 20 to 22 at the Hitex Exhibition Center in Hyderabad.

Dr. Reinhard Pfeiffer, Deputy CEO of Messe München, explains: “The 2015 edition put us in the leading position on the Indian market for analysis, laboratory technology and biotechnology. This year, too, we expect analytica Anacon India and India Lab Expo to continue their positive development—with more than 300 exhibitors and 8,500 visitors.”

The trade fairs cover around 10,500 square meters of exhibition space spread across three halls. Key players such as Agilent Technologies, Art Lab, Inkarp Instruments, Labguard, Newtronic, Phenomenex India, Remi Instruments, S.V.Scientific, Sartorious, Shimadzu Analytical, Skytech Systems, Smart Labtech, Spinco Biotech, Tarsons and Waters India have already announced their participation.

Bhupinder Singh, CEO of Messe München India, says: “analytica Anacon India and India Lab Expo reflect the current state of the industry. The three-day event once again offers an eclectic combination of accompanying programs, business networking and chance to meet the market leaders.”

Products and systems in actual use
For the first time ever, the Indian trade fairs stage Live Labs. Following the model of the parent fair analytica in Germany, the Live Labs give manufacturers the opportunity to present their latest products and systems for the pharmaceutical industry in actual use. Further highlights are educational workshops on lab handling and live demonstrations on laboratory safety, where lab staff can learn how to prevent themselves from accidents. After its success in 2015 with over 350 participants, the buyer-seller forum will again bring together companies with potential clients. Besides, the analytica Anacon India and India Lab Expo conference gives insights on topics like analytical quality, environment analysis, food safety and pharmaceuticals.

Strong support of associations
analytica Anacon India and India Lab Expo 2016 are supported by the Indian Analytical Instruments Association (IAIA), The Federation of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTAPCCI), Federation of the small and medium enterprises (FSME), Indian Drug Manufacturers’ Association (IDMA) and the Indian Chemical Council (ICC). In addition, the trade fairs will also feature international country pavilions from Europe and China.