October 2026 is one of the busiest months of the year on India’s B2B exhibition calendar, with major trade shows in Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Gandhinagar and Bengaluru covering packaging, textiles, automotive, chemicals, renewable energy, steel construction, beverages and label printing.
The timing is no accident. Exhibitors want to reach buyers before the festive and year-end purchasing cycle, and many companies finalise capital expenditure for the next financial year between October and December. With US tariff pressures, new free trade agreements and domestic manufacturing incentives all reshaping supply chains, this month’s expos are a practical way for Indian manufacturers, traders and procurement teams to compare suppliers, test prices and find new partners. Here are the key industrial expos still to come in October 2026.
IndiaCorr Expo 2026 (Packaging) — 14-16 October, Mumbai
IndiaCorr Expo is India’s dedicated show for the corrugated packaging value chain, held at Bombay Exhibition Centre (NESCO), Goregaon East. It brings together box makers, kraft paper mills, corrugation machinery suppliers, converters and packaging buyers from FMCG, e-commerce and industrial sectors.
With e-commerce volumes and export packaging needs growing, corrugated box makers are investing in automation and higher-strength, lighter-weight boards. Read our full IndiaCorr Expo 2026 preview or see the IndiaCorr Expo 2026 listing on MeetGrow.
Farm to Fashion 2026 (Textiles) — 16-18 October, Gandhinagar
Farm to Fashion, now in its fourth edition, covers the full textile value chain from fibre and yarn to fabrics, processing and garments, at Helipad Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It is aimed at spinners, weavers, processors, garment makers and textile buyers.
The show comes as Indian textile exporters look to diversify markets and make use of new trade agreements. See our Farm to Fashion 2026 preview and the MeetGrow event page.
AUTOTECHNICIA and EVTECHNICIA 2026 (Automotive) — 22-24 October, Mumbai
AUTOTECHNICIA is a trade-only B2B exhibition for the automotive aftermarket at Bombay Exhibition Centre, covering components, accessories, electricals, tyres, lubricants, car care and workshop equipment. The co-located EVTECHNICIA show focuses on electric vehicle components and technologies.
It is a key sourcing event for distributors, multi-brand workshops and fleet operators in western India. Read our AUTOTECHNICIA 2026 preview or view AUTOTECHNICIA and EVTECHNICIA on MeetGrow.
Renewable Energy India Expo and The Battery Show India (Energy) — 22-24 October, Greater Noida
Organised by Informa Markets, REI Expo at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, is billed as Asia’s largest clean energy exhibition, spanning solar, wind, battery storage, green hydrogen, bio-energy and e-mobility. The Battery Show India runs alongside it at the same venue.
Developers, EPC contractors, manufacturers and industrial power users should attend to track the shift toward storage and grid integration. See our REI Expo 2026 preview, plus the MeetGrow pages for REI Expo and The Battery Show India.
India Chem 2026 (Chemicals) — 22-24 October, Mumbai
The 14th edition of India Chem, organised by the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals with FICCI, takes place at Bombay Exhibition Centre (NESCO) under the theme “Advantage Bharat: An Emerging Global Chemicals Hub”. It includes an international exhibition, a Global CEOs Round Table, conclaves on specialty chemicals, petrochemicals and agrochemicals, and bilateral forums with the USA, EU, Russia and Japan.
With India’s chemical exports at around US$46 billion in FY2025-26 and trade remedies such as the proposed anti-dumping duty on Chinese melamine in the news, it is the policy-heavy chemicals event of the year. Details are on the official site, indiachem.in; browse related chemical events on MeetGrow.
Steel Construction Expo 2026 (Construction) — 27-29 October, Mumbai
Steel Construction Expo (SCEXPO), organised by MX Business Network, is held at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. It focuses on modern steel construction, including advanced fabrication technology, BIM and digital planning, modular construction, corrosion protection and CO₂ reduction strategies.
It is relevant for structural fabricators, EPC firms, architects, infrastructure developers and coatings suppliers. View the Steel Construction Expo 2026 listing on MeetGrow.
drinktec India and PackMach Asia Expo 2026 (Food and Packaging) — 28-30 October, Mumbai
Two co-located shows fill Bombay Exhibition Centre at the end of the month. drinktec India, organised by Messe Muenchen India, covers beverage, dairy and liquid food processing and filling. PackMach Asia Expo covers processing and packaging machinery, automation and quality control for food, pharma, FMCG and industrial goods; its 2025 edition reported over 300 exhibitors and more than 20,000 trade visitors.
See our drinktec India 2026 preview, and the MeetGrow pages for drinktec India and PackMach Asia Expo.
LOUPE India 2026 (Label Printing and Inks) — 29 October-1 November, Greater Noida
The 10th edition of the show formerly known as Labelexpo India comes to India Expo Centre & Mart under its new LOUPE India name, with more than 250 exhibitors expected. It covers label and narrow-web presses, flexible packaging, sleeves and cartons, inks, coatings, substrates, adhesives and workflow technology.
It is the main event of the year for label converters, ink makers and packaging buyers in South Asia. Read our LOUPE India 2026 preview or view the MeetGrow event page.
How to Get the Best ROI From B2B Expos This Month
Book meetings before you arrive. The most productive visitors and exhibitors fix appointments two to three weeks ahead using exhibitor lists. Walk-in conversations are useful, but pre-booked meetings convert far more often into quotes and orders.
Go with a shortlist and a follow-up plan. Decide which product categories and suppliers you need to compare, collect like-for-like quotations at the show, and follow up within a week while conversations are fresh. Upcoming shows across sectors are listed on the MeetGrow events calendar.
📅 Browse the full India B2B events calendar at MeetGrow — discover expos, register, and connect with buyers and exhibitors across India’s top industries.
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