IITF 2026: India gears up for major trade show with global participation
- IBEF
- November 13, 2026
The 45th edition of the India International Trade Fair (IITF) will be held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from November 14-27, 2026, under the theme ‘Vikas aur Virasat’. The event is expected to feature more than 3,500 exhibitors and participation from 11 countries, including China, Iran, Turkey and Bangladesh, providing a platform for international business engagement and trade linkages. Organised by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), the fair will have business days from November 14-18 for trade visitors and business-to-business (B2B) networking, while November 19-27 will be open to the public. Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Mr. Piyush Goyal will inaugurate the fair on November 13, 2026.
This year's edition will feature around 600 start-ups in the Hall of Inspiration, showcasing innovations across deep technology, agri-tech, drones, space, healthcare and education technology. The One District One Product (ODOP) Pavilion will provide a national platform for district-level crafts, cuisine and culture. International pavilions will feature exhibitors from Thailand, Iran, Ghana, Nepal, Afghanistan, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Turkey, China, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Bihar, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh will participate as partner states, while Assam, Delhi, Jharkhand and West Bengal will be the focus states. ITPO expects visitor footfall to exceed the 18 lakh visitors recorded during the previous edition. The fair will also feature 90 food outlets serving Indian and international cuisines.
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