India International Trade Fair 2026: at Bharat Mandapam from 14-27 November, open to public from 19 November

When and where is the fair

The 45th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2026 will be held from 14 to 27 November 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. It is organised by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO). Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will inaugurate the fair as chief guest on 13 November 2026. The opening ceremony will include an Odissi dance performance by Padma Shri Guru Madhavi Mudgal and her group.

What is new this time

The theme of the fair is ‘Vikas aur Virasat’ (development and heritage). More than 3,500 exhibitors will show their products and services across 17 halls in over 1,00,000 square metres of exhibition area. Thirty-two states and union territories and 51 central ministries, government departments, public sector undertakings and public sector banks will take part. Bihar, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh are partner states, while Assam, Delhi, Jharkhand and West Bengal are focus states. There will also be pavilions from 11 countries, with exhibitors from Thailand, Iran, Ghana, Nepal, Afghanistan, the UAE, Turkiye, China, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

Who benefits

The fair gives micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), startups and small traders a platform to display their products, connect with potential buyers and explore new markets. About 600 startups from areas such as deep-tech, agri-tech, drones, space, healthcare and edtech will be showcased at the Hall of Inspiration. The One District One Product (ODOP) pavilion will have participation from 21 states, displaying distinctive handicrafts, food, culture and products from districts across the country. ITPO is also helping Indian startups take part in international platforms such as VivaTech in Paris and the upcoming Singapore Fintech Festival.

When can the public visit

The first five days, 14 to 18 November, are reserved for business-to-business (B2B) visitors only. The fair opens to the general public from 19 to 27 November. Timings are 10:00 am to 7:30 pm, but entry for the general public is allowed only till 5:30 pm. Halls 8 to 14 will display consumer products such as electronics, consumer durables, textiles, footwear, kitchen appliances, processed foods, spices, agricultural products, handicrafts, home furniture, cosmetics and jewellery. There will also be a food court with more than 90 stalls.

Tickets and how to reach

Entry tickets can be bought at booking.indiatradefair.com, on the official IITF 2026 mobile app, or offline at 55 Delhi Metro stations. Season tickets are also available. On public days, senior citizens and persons with disabilities get free entry on showing a valid government identity card. General visitors can enter through Gate numbers 3 and 4 on Bhairon Road and Gate numbers 6 and 10 on Mathura Road. The app offers ticket booking, navigation, a directory of pavilions and exhibitors, a calendar of cultural events and one-click SOS help. More details are at www.itpo.gov.in/iitf.