The India International Trade Fair schedule supplied for publication requires clarification because the source material identifies the event as the 2024 edition while carrying a publication date of November 12, 2026. The report says the fair is scheduled at Bharat Mandapam from November 14 to 27, but the current status of those dates and the edition being described could not be established from the supplied material.
According to the Times of India report, the 45th India International Trade Fair is being organised by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) under the theme ‘Vikas aur Virasat’. The report says more than 3,500 Indian and international exhibitors are expected to occupy 17 halls covering more than 1 lakh square metres at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
The material says the first five days are reserved for business visitors, with the fair opening to the general public on November 19 and continuing until November 27. It identifies Bihar, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh as partner states, and Assam, Delhi, Jharkhand and West Bengal as focus states. The displays are described as covering regional products, traditional crafts, tourism and development initiatives.
The reported participation includes 32 states and Union territories, as well as 51 central ministries, government departments, public sector undertakings and public sector banks. International exhibitors from 11 countries are said to be located in Hall 1, including participants from Ghana, Nepal, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates.
The fair’s retail and public-facing areas are described as spanning Halls 8 to 14, with textiles, spices, handicrafts, electronics, furniture and jewellery among the categories on display. Hall 14 is expected to host the Hall of Inspiration, featuring about 600 startups from sectors including deep tech, agri-tech, drones, space, healthcare and education technology.
The report also describes a One District One Product pavilion in which products from 21 states would be presented, along with Playverse@Mandapam, an interactive digital experience, and more than 90 food outlets serving Indian and international cuisine. ITPO reportedly expects attendance to exceed the nearly 18 lakh visitors recorded at the previous edition.
Cultural programming is described as taking place across seven venues, with 87 performances, recitals and shows. The report says performances by 19 states and organisations would be free with fair entry, while tickets for selected shows would be available online.
ITPO chairman Jawed Ashraf is quoted as saying that the fair is intended to showcase India’s progress, diversity and heritage, while giving visitors access to cultural, culinary and regional displays. The supplied material also says ITPO is supporting Indian startups seeking participation in international events, including Viva Tech in Paris and the Singapore FinTech Festival.
The event details, however, cannot be treated as current until ITPO or Bharat Mandapam confirms the edition, dates, visitor access arrangements, exhibitor participation and programme schedule. The discrepancy between the source’s 2024 identification and its 2026 publication date is the central issue requiring resolution.
