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, it was announced on Thursday at a press conference in New Delhi. Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal will inaugurate the Fair as Chief Guest on November 13, at a ceremony featuring an Odissi performance by Padma Shri awardee Guru Madhavi Mudgal and her group.
Commenting on this, Jawed Ashraf, Chairman, India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), said, “IITF is a platform that celebrates the progress, diversity, and heritage of India, and this year’s theme, ‘Vikas aur Virasat,’ captures exactly that. Our effort is to make the Fair a reflection of the policy changes and new developments in the country and in the states, where visitors can see the vibrancy and transformation taking place in India while also experiencing our unmatched cultural, culinary, and linguistic diversity. With over 3,500 exhibitors, it is clearly the largest exhibition in India, and after welcoming nearly 18 lakh visitors last year, we expect to exceed that number this time. This year, we have placed a particular focus on the youth. The Hall of Inspiration will showcase about 600 start-ups from deep tech to agri-tech, drones, space, healthcare, and edtech, and we hope it will inspire the youth of India. The ODOP Pavilion will bring district-level craft, cuisine, and culture to a national platform. Making the visitor experience smooth is a priority for us, and we welcome everyone to Bharat Mandapam.”
Themed ‘Vikas aur Virasat’ (Development and Heritage), IITF 2026 will bring together more than 3,500 exhibitors from India and abroad across 17 halls, covering over 100,000 square metres of exhibition space. The Fair will witness participation from 32 states and union territories and 51 Central Ministries, Govt. 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.