The India International Trade Fair 2026 will open at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on November 14, bringing exhibitors from 32 states and Union territories and 11 countries to the Pragati Maidan complex. The fair will run through November 27, with public entry beginning on November 19 and separate access arrangements for business visitors.
The 45th edition of the trade fair is being held around the theme of development and heritage. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is scheduled to formally inaugurate the event, which will also feature a performance by Padma Shri awardee and Odissi dancer Guru Madhavi Mudgal and her troupe.
The organisers have planned exhibitions across 17 halls, with more than 3,500 exhibitors expected to display products, handicrafts, food, technology and regional cultural offerings. Bihar, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh have been designated partner states, while Delhi, Assam, Jharkhand and West Bengal will be the focus states.
The international pavilion will feature participants from countries including Thailand, Iran, Ghana, Nepal, Afghanistan, the United Arab Emirates, Türkiye and China. The event is also expected to include an innovation-focused Hall of Inspiration, showcasing startups and technologies linked to agriculture, drones, space, health and education.
Cultural programming will be spread across seven stages, with 87 performances scheduled during the fair. The programme includes performances by Manganiyar Seduction, Taal Fry, Hariharan and Prithvi Gandharva, Salim-Sulaiman and Roohaniyat. Selected shows will require separate tickets through BookMyShow, while cultural presentations from 19 states will be accessible with general entry tickets, according to the event information reported by Live Hindustan.
The fair will remain open from 10 am to 7.30 pm. General visitors will be allowed to enter until 5.30 pm. November 18 has been designated as a business day, while public access will be available from November 19 to November 27.
Visitors can enter through Gate 3 and Gate 4 on the Bhairon Road side and Gates 6 and 10 on Mathura Road. Delhi Metro and public bus services will provide access to the venue. Separate pick-up points are planned for app-based taxis and autos. Shuttle buses, golf carts and wheelchairs will be available for older visitors and people requiring assistance.
Business-day tickets will cost Rs 500. On regular days, adult tickets will cost Rs 100 and children’s tickets Rs 50. Weekend rates will be Rs 200 for adults and Rs 100 for children. Senior citizens and persons with disabilities will receive free entry on regular days on presentation of valid government identification. Season passes will also be available for business and general days.
Tickets can be booked online through booking.indiatradefair.com and the IITF 2026 mobile application. Offline tickets will be sold at 55 selected Delhi Metro stations. The application will also provide an interactive venue map, exhibitor information, the cultural programme calendar, business-to-business meeting facilities, a helpdesk and a one-click emergency SOS service.
The fair is scheduled to open on November 14 at Bharat Mandapam, with public entry beginning on November 19 and continuing until November 27.
