AI, ANPR technologies take centre stage at transport infrastructure expo

New Delhi: Artificial intelligence (AI), automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) and intelligent mobility solutions took centre stage at the 14th Transport + Traffic Infratech Expo and ITS India Congress 2026, which brought together technology providers, government officials and transport industry stakeholders in the national capital.
Held at Bharat Mandapam on October 7-8, the two-day event featured more than 300 brands showcasing solutions across traffic management, road safety, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), tolling and public transportation, according to the organisers.
Co-located with Road Infratech Expo and Parking Infratech Expo, the event covered a gross exhibition area of more than 6,500 square metres and featured over 28 new participants.
The inaugural session was attended by Mahmood Ahmed, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH); Pankaj Kumar, Joint Secretary in the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT); and Vishwendra, Special Commissioner (Transport), Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, among other officials and industry representatives.
Addressing the gathering, Ahmed said intelligent mobility and connectivity were central to India’s development goals and the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
“We want the transport to be intelligent, connected and traffic should be smart, seamless,” he said.
Raj Manek, Executive Director and Board Member of Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings Ltd, said the sector was moving towards more intelligent and connected infrastructure, highlighting the importance of engagement between technology providers and government authorities.
Jayaprakash Nair, Managing Director of Virtual Info Systems Pvt Ltd, said discussions between exhibitors, government officials and transport authorities had been constructive and focused on addressing industry challenges.
The exhibition placed particular emphasis on AI-powered traffic solutions, connected vehicles, multi-lane free-flow (MLFF) tolling and public transportation. Technologies on display included AI-powered video analytics, ANPR systems, edge intelligence, real-time incident detection, traffic surveillance and road safety solutions.
Aditya Infotech showcased STQC-certified products, including CP Plus surveillance cameras, while Wizpro Consultech presented a vehicle identification solution combining its Recon Global Shutter Camera with Zebra’s FXR90 radio-frequency identification (RFID) reader.
Samriddhi Automations displayed ANPR, MLFF tolling, command centre and incident detection solutions, while Netrabit Networks showcased uninterruptible power supply systems designed to maintain the functioning of highway ITS infrastructure during power disruptions.
Other exhibitors, including Kataline Ltd, Newtech Video Systems, Go IP Global Services and Prama India, presented road marking and safety solutions, LED video walls, variable message signs, automated barriers, RFID readers and ANPR technologies.
The ITS India Congress 2026, themed “Connected, Integrated and Intelligent Mobility for Viksit Bharat 2047”, featured discussions on AI-driven traffic management, digital enforcement, barrierless tolling, connected mobility, multimodal logistics under PM Gati Shakti and ITS standards.
The event was organised by Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India and VIS Group, while the ITS India Congress was organised by ITS India Forum in association with the two organisers. It received support from MoRTH, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the National Highways Authority of India, Digital India, CSIR-Central Road Research Institute, Indian Highways Management Company Ltd and the Association of State Road Transport Undertakings.

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