IITF 2026, the India International Trade Fair, will run from 14 to 27 November at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi under the theme “Vikas aur Virasat”. India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) Chairman Jawed Ashraf outlined the plans in an interview reported by ANI on 10 November 2026.
The inauguration has moved to the evening of 13 November, but the official dates of the fair are unchanged.
What is planned at IITF 2026?
About 3,500 exhibitors, mostly MSMEs, along with several major companies, will take part across roughly 105,000 square metres. Participants include 31 states and Union Territories, 51 central government departments, ministries, public sector organisations and banks, and participants from 10 countries. The article does not name the countries or states.
Highlights include a “Hall of Inspiration” with about 600 deep-tech and emerging-sector startups, a One District, One Product (ODOP) pavilion, a 1,000 sq m “Future Verse” pavilion on AI, AR and VR, 90+ food outlets and 87 cultural performances across four amphitheatres.
What it means for Indian exhibitors and visitors
The first five days are for business visitors, and the remaining days are open to the general public and trade visitors. Tickets are available online through the ITPO website and mobile app, and at about 50 metro stations; no prices were given. Shuttle services will connect parking and metro stations to the venue gates, Delhi Metro will increase service frequency, and parking is available for nearly 4,000 cars. A new app will help with navigation and exhibitor meeting scheduling.
The inauguration at Bharat Mandapam will feature a one-hour dance recital by Guru Madhavi Mudgal and an address by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal.
Industry Reaction and Expert Commentary
The main commentary comes from ITPO’s Ashraf, who said the previous edition drew about 1.8 million visitors over 14 days and that this year’s footfall is expected to exceed that. No independent exhibitor reaction was found in the source.
What Happens Next?
Ashraf also spoke of ITPO’s other plans, including the Singapore FinTech Festival from 18 to 20 November, first-time participation at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, and participation in GITEX Global in Dubai and Gulfood. He listed upcoming Indian exhibitions as Bharat Tex, Aahar and Convergence.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is IITF 2026?
IITF 2026 runs from 14 to 27 November at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The inauguration is on the evening of 13 November.
Who can visit on which days?
The first five days are for business visitors. The remaining days are open to the general public and trade visitors.
How can visitors buy IITF 2026 tickets?
Tickets are available online through the ITPO website and mobile app, and at about 50 metro stations. Prices were not given in the report.
Source: ANI via Asianet News, 10 November 2026.
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