Two Week Trade Fair Mela Spread Over 17 Halls Takes Off on Nov 14, Mega ITPO Event for Domestic Trade Attracts with Tsunami Foot Fall from Delhi Region

Ø 45th India International Trade Fair to be Held at Bharat Mandapam from November 14–27, 2026

Ø IITF 2026 to Bring Together 32 States/UTs and 11 Countries, Featuring Over 3,500 Exhibitors Across 17 Halls to Showcase India's Development and Heritage

· Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will inaugurate the 45th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2026 on 13 November at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

· Organised by ITPO, the Fair will be held from 14 to 27 November 2026 under the theme ‘Vikas aur Virasat’.

· More than 3,500 exhibitors across 17 halls, covering over 1 lakh sq. metres, will participate, representing 32 States/UTs and 11 countries.

· Bihar, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh are Partner States, while Assam, Delhi, Jharkhand and West Bengal are Focus States.

· Around 600 start-ups from deep-tech, agri-tech, drones, space, healthcare and edtech will showcase their products at the Hall of Inspiration.

· The One District One Product (ODOP) Pavilion will feature products, crafts, cuisine and culture from 21 States.

· The Fair will provide opportunities for MSMEs, start-ups, artisans and small traders to access new markets, develop business linkages and connect with domestic and international buyers.

· Major attractions include international country pavilions, Playverse@Mandapam, over 90 food outlets and 87 cultural performances across seven venues.

· Business Days: 14–18 November (B2B visitors only).

· General Public Days: 19–27 November 2026.

· Visiting hours will be 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM, with public entry permitted until 5:30 PM. Tickets will be available online, through the IITF mobile app and at 55 DMRC Metro stations.

· The event aims to promote India's manufacturing, entrepreneurship, traditional industries, exports and international trade engagement.

[ABS News Service/13.11.2026]

The 45th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2026, organised by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), will be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from 14 to 27 November 2026. Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, will inaugurate the Fair as the Chief Guest on 13 November 2026. The inauguration ceremony will also feature an Odissi performance by Padma Shri awardee Guru Madhavi Mudgal and her group.

Themed ‘Vikas aur Virasat’, IITF 2026 will bring together more than 3,500 exhibitors from India and abroad across 17 halls, covering over 1,00,000 square metres of exhibition space. The Fair will witness participation from 32 States and Union Territories and 51 Central Ministries, Government Departments, PSUs and Public Sector Banks. Bihar, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh are the Partner States, while Assam, Delhi, Jharkhand and West Bengal are the Focus States. The participating States and UTs will showcase their regional products, local industries, traditional crafts, culture, tourism potential and development initiatives.

International participation will include 11 countries, with pavilions featuring exhibitors from Thailand, Iran, Ghana, Nepal, Afghanistan, the UAE, Turkey, China, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, providing opportunities for international business engagement and trade linkages.

Chairman, India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), Jawed Ashraf, said that IITF 2026 will celebrate India's progress, diversity and heritage, with a special focus on youth through around 600 start-ups at the Hall of Inspiration and district-level crafts, cuisine and culture at the ODOP Pavilion.

Visitors will find country pavilions in Hall 1, Partner and Focus States, Central Ministries, PSUs and Public Sector Banks in Halls 2 to 5, and a wide range of consumer categories across Halls 8 to 14. These will include electronics, consumer durables, textiles, footwear, kitchen equipment, processed food, spices, agricultural produce, handicrafts, home furniture, cosmetics and jewellery.

IITF 2026 will introduce new experiences for businesses and visitors alike. The Hall of Inspiration in Hall 14 will showcase around 600 Indian start-ups across deep-tech, agri-tech, drones, space, healthcare and edtech, providing young enterprises with visibility and opportunities to connect with wider markets.

The One District One Product (ODOP) Pavilion will feature participation from 21 States and showcase signature crafts, cuisine, culture and products from districts across the country, highlighting local enterprise, traditional skills and the artisans behind them.

Playverse@Mandapam will offer an immersive and interactive digital experience combining entertainment and education, designed particularly to engage young visitors and families. Together, these initiatives reflect the spirit of ‘Vikas aur Virasat’, bringing India's technological progress, entrepreneurship and traditional strengths onto one platform.

A world-class food court featuring more than 90 outlets will serve Indian and international cuisines, with an emphasis on food quality, hygiene, zero-waste practices and reduced plastic usage.

Beyond its role as a major trade exhibition, IITF continues to strengthen market access for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), start-ups and small traders by providing opportunities to showcase products, connect with potential buyers and explore new markets. ITPO is also facilitating the participation of Indian start-ups at international platforms such as VivaTech in Paris and the upcoming Singapore FinTech Festival, creating opportunities for global exposure and collaboration. The initiative aims to encourage entrepreneurship across the country, including the growing start-up ecosystem in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.

Reflecting the growing scale of Bharat Mandapam, the venue will feature LED mesh installations measuring approximately 1,000 square metres each at Hall 1 and Hall 14, alongside plans for around 100 LED screens across the complex, with more than 30 expected to be installed during the Fair. ITPO is also working towards developing Bharat Mandapam as a year-round destination for exhibitions, cultural programmes and public engagement, including a proposed cultural hub with a seating capacity of approximately 2,000.

To ensure a seamless and comfortable experience for visitors, exhibitors, delegates and media representatives, ITPO has put in place a range of dedicated support facilities across the venue. A dedicated Media Lounge will provide workspace for journalists, while a Protocol Lounge will facilitate hospitality for VIPs and dignitaries. Additional arrangements include internal mobility assistance, shuttle services, golf carts, designated cab and parking zones, B2B networking facilities, exhibitor assistance and lost-and-found services.

Food court operations will be subject to round-the-clock monitoring, with prescribed food safety, hygiene and food-handling standards applicable to all outlets, including State-operated stalls. Security arrangements, supported by Delhi Police and ITPO, particularly for the international pavilions in Hall 1, along with medical centres, first-aid facilities and emergency response services, will further strengthen visitor safety and convenience throughout the Fair.

Complementing the exhibition, 87 cultural performances, recitals and shows across seven venues will celebrate India's diversity, spanning classical and folk traditions and featuring acclaimed masters alongside young and upcoming talent. Highlights include The Manganiyar Seduction, Tal Fry, Hariharan & Prithvi Gandharva, Shahzad Ali, Salim–Sulaiman and Ruhaniyat, featuring performers from Nigeria, with tickets available on BookMyShow. Other cultural performances from 19 States and organisations will be free with IITF entry.

The first five days, from 14 to 18 November, will be Business Days reserved for B2B visitors, and the Fair will open to the general public from 19 to 27 November. Fair timings will be from 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM, with general public entry until 5:30 PM. Entry tickets can be booked at booking.indiatradefair.com, through the official IITF 2026 mobile app, or offline at 55 DMRC Metro stations. Season tickets are available for both Business Days and General Days. Senior citizens and persons with disabilities can enter free on General Days with a valid government-issued ID. General visitors can enter through Gate Nos. 3 and 4 on Bhairon Road and Gate Nos. 6 and 10 on Mathura Road.

The IITF 2026 app, available on Google Play and the Apple App Store, offers ticket booking, registration, an interactive venue map with navigation and shuttle routes, a pavilion and exhibitor directory, the cultural events calendar and business networking facilities. ITPO has also coordinated with Delhi Metro and arranged visitor transportation facilities, including shuttle services, designated app-cab and auto pick-up points, parking, wheelchair assistance and visitor support services. The app also provides access to the ITPO helpdesk and one-tap SOS assistance.

The India International Trade Fair, organised annually by ITPO, is one of India's leading multi-product trade exhibitions. It brings together government organisations, industries, businesses, start-ups, MSMEs and artisans from India and abroad, enabling B2B and B2C engagement, trade and investment promotion, and business networking.

For further information and updates, visit the official website of ITPO at www.itpo.gov.in/iitf