IITF 2026 Inaugurated at Bharat Mandapam, India Targets $1 Trillion in Exports
The 45th edition of the India International Trade Fair brought together more than 3,500 exhibitors from India and overseas, with participation from 32 States and Union Territories and 11 countries.
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal has inaugurated the 45th edition of the India International Trade Fair (IITF) at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Organised by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), the annual fair will continue under the theme Vikas aur Virasat. The first five days will be designated as Business Days, reserved for B2B visitors, while the fair will open to the general public from 19 to 27 November.
Ambassador Jawed Ashraf, IFS (Retd.), Chairman of ITPO, highlighted the broader significance of IITF 2026, describing it as a platform celebrating India’s progress, diversity and heritage. He noted that this edition will place particular emphasis on youth and entrepreneurship, with around 600 start-ups set to be showcased at the Hall of Inspiration. The One District One Product (ODOP) Pavilion will also bring together district-level crafts, cuisine, culture and products, highlighting India’s regional industries and traditional enterprises.
Addressing the inauguration, Goyal highlighted India’s export performance, stating that the country had recorded merchandise exports of nearly $50 billion in October, marking an all-time monthly record. Including approximately $40 billion in services exports, India’s total exports reached a historic high of $90 billion in a single month. He said the country was on track to achieve its target of $1 trillion in exports, having already recorded $570 billion in exports during the first seven months of the financial year. Despite prevailing global uncertainties, the Minister expressed confidence that India’s international trade would grow by 15–16% during the year.
The 14-day event will witness participation from 32 States and Union Territories, which will showcase their regional products, local industries, traditional crafts, cultural heritage, tourism potential and development initiatives. Bihar, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh will participate as partner states, while Assam, Delhi, Jharkhand and West Bengal will be the focus states.
The international segment will feature participation from 11 countries, with exhibitors representing Thailand, Iran, Ghana, Nepal, Afghanistan, the UAE, Turkey, China, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, alongside other participating nations. More than 3,500 exhibitors from India and overseas will showcase their products and services, making the 45th edition a platform for business networking, trade promotion and cultural exchange.