South Asia’s Premier Refrigeration & Cold-Chain Exhibition
REFCOLD India, launched in 2018 by the Indian Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ISHRAE) in collaboration with Informa Markets, has rapidly become South Asia’s premier exhibition and conference for the refrigeration and cold chain industry. The event serves as a vital platform for showcasing innovative technologies, fostering business opportunities, and facilitating knowledge exchange among industry professionals, manufacturers, suppliers, and policymakers.
Over the years, REFCOLD India has been hosted in various cities across the country, including Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Chennai, and Kolkata, reflecting its commitment to addressing regional industry needs. The 2023 edition in Chennai marked a significant milestone, featuring over 200 exhibitors and attracting more than 10,000 attendees from sectors such as retail, pharmaceuticals, seafood, dairy, and logistics. Similarly, the 2024 event in Kolkata continued this trend, with over 130 exhibitors and a comparable visitor turnout, highlighting innovations in sustainable refrigeration and cold chain solutions.
The exhibition has consistently drawn participation from international stakeholders, including delegations from countries like Bangladesh and Russia, underscoring its global appeal and significance in the refrigeration and cold chain sector.
Supported by esteemed organizations such as the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR), the National Centre for Cold-chain Development (NCCD), and the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MOFPI), REFCOLD India continues to play a pivotal role in driving industry advancements and promoting sustainable practices.
Looking ahead, REFCOLD India 2025 is scheduled to take place from September 18 to 20 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, promising to further the dialogue on innovative refrigeration technologies and cold chain solutions critical to India’s economic and environmental goals.
Delhi: The Epicenter of India's Cold Chain Revolution
Delhi stands as India’s cold chain capital, where strategic location meets industrial prowess. This powerhouse city connects major agricultural zones, pharma hubs, and food processing centers through advanced logistics infrastructure.
Market Strength
• Gateway to North India’s $30+ billion cold chain market.
• Convergence point for dairy, pharma, agriculture, and retail sectors.
• Hub for cold storage innovation and sustainable solutions.
Strategic Advantage
• Direct access to policy makers and regulatory bodies.
• Backed by powerful industry associations.
• Advanced multi-modal connectivity.
REFCOLD India 2025 emerges as South Asia’s groundbreaking refrigeration exposition in Delhi, uniting global innovators and industry titans to revolutionize cold chain solutions. Set against the backdrop of India’s logistics powerhouse, this premier event showcases cutting-edge technologies and sustainable strategies that will reshape the future of refrigeration across healthcare, agriculture, and industrial sectors.
Showcasing New Technologies & Equipments
REFCOLD India 2025 showcases new technologies and equipments for cold storage, retail refrigeration, food and beverages refrigeration, medical refrigeration, mobile refrigeration, process chilling, cold chain, and many more.
Networking with Targeted Industries
REFCOLD India 2025 offers networking opportunities with targeted industries such as pharma, dairy, ice cream, agriculture, horticulture and floriculture, hospitality, fast food outlets and bakeries, hospitals, laboratories and blood banks, seafood, retail, food processing, cold chain logistics, meat processing, ice making, transportation, and many more.
Association Endorsements
National Centre for Cold Chain Development
The National Centre for Cold Chain Development (NCCD) was established in India as an autonomous center of excellence to promote integrated cold chain infrastructure.
It aims to reduce wastage of perishable agricultural and horticultural produce while improving benefits for farmers and consumers. NCCD recommends standards and protocols for cold chain infrastructure and suggests policies for its development. It also focuses on human resource development and works closely with industry stakeholders. The initiative supports sustainable cold chain solutions to strengthen India’s agricultural supply chain.