• Piyush Goyal to inaugurate the 45th IITF on November 13.
• More than 3,500 exhibitors and 11 countries to participate.
• Around 600 start-ups to feature in the Hall of Inspiration.
• General public entry scheduled from November 19 to 27.

GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 12th Nov: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will inaugurate the India International Trade Fair 2026 on November 13 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The 45th edition of the annual trade exhibition will be open to visitors from November 14 to 27.

Organised by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), the fair will be held under the theme ‘Vikas aur Virasat’, bringing together more than 3,500 exhibitors across 17 exhibition halls and over 1 lakh square metres of space.

The event will feature participation from 32 states and Union Territories, along with 51 Central Ministries, government departments, public sector undertakings and public sector banks. Bihar, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh have been designated Partner States, while Assam, Delhi, Jharkhand and West Bengal will participate as Focus States.

International participation will include 11 countries, with exhibitors from Thailand, Iran, Ghana, Nepal, Afghanistan, the UAE, Turkey, China, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. The international pavilions are expected to provide opportunities for business engagement and trade networking.

The inauguration ceremony will also feature an Odissi performance by Padma Shri awardee Guru Madhavi Mudgal and her group.

Start-ups, local products and cultural showcase
A major attraction will be the Hall of Inspiration in Hall 14, which will showcase around 600 Indian start-ups working in sectors such as deep technology, agriculture technology, drones, space, healthcare and education technology.

The One District One Product (ODOP) Pavilion will feature products, crafts, cuisine and cultural traditions from 21 states, highlighting district-level enterprises and traditional artisans.

Visitors will also experience Playverse@Mandapam, an interactive digital attraction combining entertainment and education. The fair will feature a food court with more than 90 outlets serving Indian and international cuisines.

Business opportunities and visitor facilities
ITPO said the fair would provide market access to micro, small and medium enterprises, start-ups, artisans and small traders by connecting them with buyers and potential business partners.

The venue will feature dedicated business networking facilities, a Media Lounge, Protocol Lounge, shuttle services, golf carts, parking arrangements, medical centres and emergency response facilities. Security arrangements will be supported by Delhi Police and ITPO.

The cultural programme will include 87 performances across seven venues, covering classical and folk traditions. Scheduled attractions include The Manganiyar Seduction, Tal Fry, Hariharan and Prithvi Gandharva, Shahzad Ali, Salim–Sulaiman and Ruhaniyat. Performances from 19 states and organisations will be free with IITF entry.

Dates, tickets and timings
The first five days, November 14 to 18, will be reserved for business visitors. The fair will open to the general public from November 19 to 27.

Visitors can book tickets through the official IITF website, mobile application or at 55 Delhi Metro stations. The fair will operate from 10 am to 7:30 pm, with general public entry permitted until 5:30 pm.

Senior citizens and persons with disabilities will receive free entry on general public days upon presenting valid government-issued identification.

The IITF 2026 mobile application will offer ticket booking, venue navigation, exhibitor directories, cultural event schedules, business networking facilities and access to visitor support services.