Mumbai, Maharashtra, 7th May 2026: The much-anticipated Light + LED Expo Mumbai 2026, organised by Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India, opened today, bringing together the entire lighting ecosystem under one roof. Marking its evolution from the earlier LED Expo format, the show expands its scope to cover architectural lighting, smart systems, LED innovations and connected solutions.
The exhibition was inaugurated by an esteemed panel of industry leaders:
- Mrs Urmila Rajadhyaksha, President, Indian Society of Landscape Architects (ISOLA)
- Ms Surbhi Jindal, Founder & Principal, Da Light Hub, Ambassador – Women in Lighting India
- Mr Ritesh Shah, Founder and Principal Lighting Designer at Lux Light Designs, India Regional Co-ordinator of International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD – USA)
- Mr Prem Vora, President, Electric Merchants Association
- Mr Deepak Doshi, President, Luminaire Accessories Components Manufacturers Association (LACMA)
- Mr Raj Manek, Executive Director & Board Member, Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings Ltd
- Mr Winston Pereira, Executive Director, Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd
Spread across 13,000 sqm gross space, the show features 242 exhibitors, 1,000+ brands and over 6,000 products, with more than 70 new product launches, highlighting cutting-edge innovations shaping the future of lighting.
The exhibition showcases a wide spectrum of solutions, ranging from architectural and decorative lighting to IoT-enabled smart systems, human-centric lighting, and energy-efficient LED technologies, with international participation from China, Dubai, Italy, Korea, and Hong Kong.
The opening day set the tone with a robust knowledge sessions agenda featuring:
Product Excellence Awards with Women in Lighting recognising innovation and inclusivity
A forward-looking session by the International Association of Lighting Designers exploring the role of AI in lighting design and smart building systems
Over the next two days, the show will feature:
8th May Sustainable urban lighting and nightscape design led by the Indian Society of Landscape Architects (ISOLA), along with a heritage-focused panel by the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), while the Electric Merchant’s Association will shed light on Emerging Trends in LED
9th May: Practical frameworks and future technologies by Lighting Association of Commercial & Architectural Market India, including the ‘6 Ps’ approach and transition to intelligent lighting systems
The exhibition takes place against a strong growth backdrop with India’s LED lighting market valued at USD 6 billion in 2025, which is projected to reach USD 27.8 billion by 2034, according to IMARC Group. The growth is driven by urbanisation, smart infrastructure and sustainability-led demand.
Supported by Luminaires Accessories and Components Manufacturers Association, Women in Lighting and INTACH, the show reinforces the growing importance of lighting as a critical component of modern architecture and infrastructure.
The show is a part of the Light + Building Technology fair portfolio headed by the biennial Light + Building event in Frankfurt, Germany. The next edition will be held from 5 – 10 March 2028.
For more information on Light + Building shows worldwide, please visit www.light-building.com/brand.
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