Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal will inaugurate the 45th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2026 as Chief Guest on November 13, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The fair, organized by India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), will run from November 14 to 27, 2026, with the theme 'Vikas aur Virasat' celebrating India's development and heritage.
The event will feature over 3,500 exhibitors across 17 halls covering more than 1,00,000 square metres of exhibition space. Participation includes 32 States and Union Territories and 51 Central Ministries, Government Departments, PSUs and Public Sector Banks. Bihar, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh are designated as Partner States, while Assam, Delhi, Jharkhand and West Bengal are Focus States. International participation includes 11 countries with pavilions from Thailand, Iran, Ghana, Nepal, Afghanistan, UAE, Turkey, China, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
New features for IITF 2026 include the Hall of Inspiration in Hall 14 showcasing approximately 600 Indian startups across deep-tech, agri-tech, drones, space, healthcare and edtech sectors. The One District One Product (ODOP) Pavilion will feature participation from 21 States showcasing signature crafts, cuisine, culture and products from districts across India. Playverse@Mandapam will offer an immersive digital experience combining entertainment and education for young visitors.
The fair includes a world-class food court with more than 90 outlets serving Indian and international cuisines, with emphasis on food quality, hygiene, zero-waste practices and reduced plastic usage. ITPO has installed LED mesh installations measuring approximately 1,000 square metres each at Hall 1 and Hall 14, with plans for around 100 LED screens across the complex.
Support facilities include a dedicated Media Lounge for journalists, Protocol Lounge for VIPs, internal mobility assistance, shuttle services, golf carts, designated cab and parking zones, B2B networking facilities, exhibitor assistance and lost-and-found services. Security arrangements are supported by Delhi Police and ITPO, with medical centres, first-aid facilities and emergency response services available.
The cultural program features 87 performances across seven venues including The Manganiyar Seduction, Tal Fry, Hariharan & Prithvi Gandharva, Shahzad Ali, Salim–Sulaiman and Ruhaniyat featuring performers from Nigeria. Cultural performances from 19 States and organisations will be free with IITF entry.
The first five days (November 14-18) are designated as Business Days reserved for B2B visitors, while the fair opens to general public from November 19-27. Fair timings are from 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM, with general public entry until 5:30 PM. Entry tickets are available through booking.indiatradefair.com, the official IITF 2026 mobile app, or offline at 55 DMRC Metro stations. Senior citizens and persons with disabilities can enter free on General Days with valid government-issued ID.
ITPO is facilitating the participation of Indian startups at international platforms such as VivaTech in Paris and the upcoming Singapore FinTech Festival, creating opportunities for global exposure and collaboration. The organization is working towards developing Bharat Mandapam as a year-round destination for exhibitions, cultural programmes and public engagement, including a proposed cultural hub with seating capacity of approximately 2,000.