India’s 45th trade fair at Bharat Mandapam will run November 14-27, with Rs 100 adult tickets on public days, Nov 19-27.
The 45th edition of the India International Trade Fair (IITF) will be held from November 14 to 27, 2026, with over 3,500 exhibitors and 11 countries, including China, Iran, Turkey and Bangladesh, set to participate. It is being organised under the theme ‘Vikas aur Virasat’. November 14 to 18 are business days for trade visitors and B2B networking events, while November 19 to 27 are open to the general public, families and cultural visitors.
The India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), the fair’s organiser, said the adult ticket price on general days has increased to Rs 100 from Rs 80 last year. Entry is free for senior citizens and children up to 5 years. ITPO Chairman Jawed Ashraf told PTI the price was raised ‘marginally’ for the first time ‘after five years’.
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will inaugurate the fair on November 13. Mr Ashraf said footfall is expected to exceed the previous edition’s 18 lakh visitors. The fair will include a Hall of Inspiration showcasing about 600 startups and an ODOP Pavilion. Bihar, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh are the partner states.
Source: DD India
