Ahmedabad, June 13 (KNN) A Vibrant Ceramics summit is being organized at the Sabarmati river front in Ahmedabad from December 16-18, 2016 to popularize the ceramic sector of India which is amongst the top 10 global producers and consumers of ceramic tiles.

Together with the support of Government of Gujarat and jointly with Morbi business associations, Octagon Communications and Global Network are organizing Vibrant Ceramics 2016.

The focus of this event will be on knowledge summit, ceramic expo and global B2B meetings. Delegates from several countries have been invited at the event.

Vibrant Ceramics Expo and Summit 2016 will serve as a unique platform for bringing together various segments of the Ceramics Industry including Vitrified Tiles, Wall Tiles, Floor Tiles and Sanitary Ware.

“VCES 2016 shall enable a lucrative networking and investment opportunity for SMEs as well as major players in the industry for its overall development,” said the organizers.

The theme of Vibrant Ceramics is MAKE IN INDIA, SKILLED INDIA, DIGITAL INDIA, CLEAN ( Swachh) INDIA and SMART (Cities) INDIA.  

According to a report, the global ceramic tiles is likely to reach 18,154.1 million square meters by 2018 signifying a CAGR of 8.9% over 2012-18.

Also, India is among the top 10 global producers and consumers of ceramic tiles, but not among the top 10 global exporters or importers of ceramic tiles.

The Indian ceramics industry ranks at 8th position in the world and produces around 2.5% of global output. Today, it is among the top three countries globally for tile production and is aiming to develop further. The industry provides employment to 550,000 people, of whom 50,000 are directly employed.

The Indian ceramic tile industry is estimated to be of US$ 3.58 billion of which 40% is organized while 60% is unorganized sector.

A major chunk of the India's entire ceramics production takes place in Gujarat.

Road shows for the success of Vibrant Ceramics Expo and Summit 2016 have been scheduled in USA, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Oman, UAE, Poland, Latvia, Nepal, Sri Lanka and in some African countries. (KNN Bureau)