New Delhi, November 12: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will inaugurate the 45th India International Trade Fair (IITF) at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on 13 November. The fair, organised by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), will run from 14 to 27 November.
More than 3,500 exhibitors from India and abroad will take part across 17 halls covering over 1,00,000 square metres, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said. The theme this year is ‘Vikas aur Virasat’.
States and countries taking part
The fair will feature 32 states and union territories and 51 central ministries, government departments, public sector undertakings 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.
Eleven countries are participating, with pavilions from Thailand, Iran, Ghana, Nepal, Afghanistan, the UAE, Turkey, China, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
Start-ups and district products
A Hall of Inspiration in Hall 14 will showcase about 600 Indian start-ups working in deep-tech, agri-tech, drones, space, healthcare and edtech. A One District One Product (ODOP) pavilion with 21 states will present crafts, food and products from districts across the country. ITPO Chairman Jawed Ashraf said the fair would place a special focus on young people.
Consumer products, including electronics, textiles, footwear, processed food, spices, handicrafts, furniture, cosmetics and jewellery, will be displayed in Halls 8 to 14. A food court with more than 90 outlets is also planned.
Dates, timings and tickets
14 to 18 November are business days for trade visitors. The general public can visit from 19 to 27 November. The fair is open from 10 am to 7.30 pm, with public entry allowed until 5.30 pm.
Tickets are available at booking.indiatradefair.com, through the IITF 2026 app and at 55 Delhi Metro stations. Senior citizens and persons with disabilities can enter free on general days with valid government identification. General visitors can use Gates 3 and 4 on Bhairon Road and Gates 6 and 10 on Mathura Road.
Cultural programme and facilities
There will be 87 performances across seven venues, including The Manganiyar Seduction, Hariharan and Prithvi Gandharva, Salim–Sulaiman and Ruhaniyat. Ticketed shows can be booked separately, while performances from 19 states and organisations are free with fair entry.
ITPO said food outlets will be monitored round the clock for safety and hygiene, and medical centres, first aid, shuttle services and wheelchair assistance will be available. The IITF app offers ticketing, a venue map, an exhibitor directory and a one-tap SOS feature.
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