Driving excellence across metals, machinery & beyond
The voice of the industry
WMF serves as a forum for the Steel, Construction, Infrastructure & many allied Industries, acting as a think tank and providing new ideas aimed towards achieving excellence in these sectors. It is also a platform for sharing the best practices prevailing in the industry and initiating a meaningful dialogue within, & thereby serving its core objective.
With a constant focus on innovations & technology, the group offers a platform for peer-to-peer connectivity, and the exchange of information & innovative ideas through niche & B2B programs. It will involve itself in a gamut of activities aimed towards providing a business platform to the industry professionals and establishing a meaningful dialogue with the industry professionals.

Our core verticals
WMF focuses on five key sectors that drive progress in India’s industrial landscape.
Tools & Hardware
Showcasing innovations and technologies that drive productivity, efficiency, and quality across the metals supply chain.
Machinery, Engineering & Manufacturing
A hub for collaboration and insights into CNC machining, 3D printing, automation, and robotics tailored to the Indian market.
Construction & Infrastructure
Connecting stakeholders to advance sustainable building, urban development, and civil engineering in India.
Mining & Minerals
A dedicated platform for sustainable exploration, processing, and management of India’s mineral resources.
Steel, Metal & Metallurgy
Driving innovation in steelmaking, advanced metallurgy, and fabrication processes across India’s industrial ecosystem.
Our mission
To create footprints across Infrastructure, Metal, Metallurgy, Machinery, Manufacturing, and allied sectors, contributing to industry growth in India and globally.
The patrons & advisory board
Patrons
- Sri. Malay Chatterjee, Ex. Former CMD, Kudremukh Iron Ore Co Ltd
- Mr. Manoj Kumar Agarwal, Ex. Former Managing Director, Orissa Manganese & Minerals (Adhunik Metaliks Ltd)
- Mr. Anil Anand, Managing Director, Paul Wurth India Pvt Ltd
- Dr. A K Chattopadhyay, Ex. Managing Director, TRL Krosaki Refractories Ltd
- Mr. P Madhusudhan, Ex. Former-CMD, Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd
Advisory group
- Mr. Methil Radhakrishnan, Ex. Managing Director, Fives Stein India Projects Pvt Ltd
- Mr. A K Tyagi, Ex. Former - CMD, Mecon Ltd
- Sri. Ved Prakash, Ex. Former Director (Marketing), MMTC Ltd
- Mr. Sandeep Jajodia, Chairman & Managing Director, Monnet Industries Ltd
- Sri. S K Tripathi, Ex. Former- CMD, MSTC Ltd
Be part of India’s leading industry forum
Get in touch
Have a question about the forum or want to explore ways to contribute? Our team is here to support you.
Gagan Sahni, Chief Coordinator-Tools & Hardware Forum
Email: gagan.sahni@informa.com
PHONE: +91 11-23317591
Emal: support@worldmetalforum.org
WMF Secretariat-India
503, 5th Floor, Mercantile House, 15 KG Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi-110001, INDIA