On March 19-21, 2025, the 10th International Smart Cities India 2025 exhibition, a leading platform for demonstrating innovations in the field of smart cities, digitalization and sustainable development, was held in New Delhi, at the Bharat Mandapam state-of-the—art exhibition center, Pragati Maidan. The team of AKTAWA, the international B2B platform of the PKRF group, led by founder Maxim Konoplyanikov, successfully presented Russian technologies with the support of the Russian Export Center (REC) under the Made in Russia brand.

About the Smart Cities India 2025 exhibition

Smart Cities India is the largest event in South Asia dedicated to the development of smart cities. In 2025, the exhibition attracted more than 20,000 visitors, including representatives of businesses, government agencies and international organizations from 40 countries. Among the participants are leading companies from India, the USA, China, Germany and other regions, as well as startups that presented solutions for urbanism. The main topics included digitalization, renewable energy, transport, ecology and cybersecurity. Bharat Mandapam has become an ideal platform for the exchange of ideas, where over 100 panel discussions and 50 seminars on the future of cities were held in three days.

AKTAWA participation: technologies and partnerships

Known as an ecosystem for international trade, AKTAWA has introduced comprehensive solutions that help businesses integrate into global supply chains. At the company's booth, visitors could see how the platform unites suppliers and buyers from more than 200 countries, offering tools for procurement, logistics and finance.

Key areas demonstrated by AKTAWA:

• Smart technologies: IoT sensors for monitoring the urban environment, building automation systems and industrial facilities.
• Energy sector: Solar panels, wind turbines, smart grids to optimize energy consumption.
• Ecology: Waste recycling equipment, water purification systems, eco-friendly building materials.
• Security: Video surveillance, biometric systems, data protection and infrastructure solutions.
• Industrial innovations: Telecommunication equipment (including 5G), robotics, CNC machines.

Russian technologies aroused particular interest. For example, water treatment systems and telecom equipment for 5G have been praised for their reliability and adaptability to Indian conditions. "We have seen how open the Indian market is to innovation. Our solutions perfectly fit into the strategy of digitalization of cities," he noted Maxim Konoplyanikov.

The role of Made in Russia

Support The Russian Export Center and brand Made in Russia allowed AKTAWA to vividly present Russian technologies. The REC provided organizational support, including meeting coordination and booth promotion, which gave the team the opportunity to focus on negotiations. "Cooperation with the REC helps us to show that Russia is not only resources, but also advanced developments that are competitive at the global level," Konoplynikov emphasized.

Results of participation

During the three days of the exhibition, the AKTAWA team held more than 60 business meetings with Indian companies, representatives of BRICS countries and international partners. Main results:

• Contracts: Agreements on the supply of IoT devices, telecommunication equipment, environmentally friendly materials and water treatment systems to India.
• New partners: Dozens of companies from India and South Asia have joined AKTAWA's customer pool, which already includes customers from China, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Morocco.
• Technology recognition: Russian solutions have received positive reviews for their quality and innovation, especially in the field of energy and ecology.

The exhibition confirmed that AKTAWA is a platform capable of not only connecting businesses, but also promoting technologies for sustainable urban development.

Why AKTAWA?

AKTAWA offers businesses a full cycle of support:

• Logistics: Delivery to 200+ countries with IoT tracking and customs clearance.
• Finance: Cross-border payments, blockchain for transparency, export financing through VEB, FPP, KPMSB.
• Technologies: AI analytics for partner search, digital business pages in several languages.
• Guarantees: Transaction security at every stage.

These tools have helped AKTAWA attract the attention of Indian companies looking for reliable suppliers and innovative solutions.

Plans for 2025

Participation in Smart Cities India 2025 is part of the global strategy of AKTAWA. Ahead:

• GITEX Africa (Morocco, April 14-16) — digital technologies for African markets.
• Canton Fair (Guangzhou, May 1-5) — Asia's largest trade fair.
• INNOPROM (Tashkent) — industrial solutions for Central Asia.
• The BRICS business mission in Egypt is to develop ties with growing economies.

Smart Cities India 2025 has shown that Russian technologies are in demand in the global market. AKTAWA will continue to open up new horizons for businesses, helping to create smart and sustainable cities around the world.