IITF 2026 in Delhi: Exhibitors, Visitor Dates and What to See

14 November 2026
Curated by the team of BoldVoices

The 45th India International Trade Fair (IITF) is being held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from 14 to 27 November. Organised by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), the 2026 edition carries the theme “Vikas aur Virasat” (“Development and Heritage”). Its programme brings together state and central-government pavilions, overseas participants, businesses, start-ups, MSMEs, artisans and public-facing exhibits.

The Commerce Ministry’s pre-fair announcement describes more than 3,500 exhibitors across 17 halls and over 1,00,000 square metres of exhibition space. It lists participation from 32 States and Union Territories, 51 central ministries, government departments, public-sector undertakings and public-sector banks, and 11 countries. At the 13 November inauguration, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal described more than 30 States and Union Territories as showcasing their strengths, alongside 3,500 exhibitors and 11-country participation.

Business Days and public entry dates

The first five days, 14–18 November, are designated Business Days for business-to-business visitors. General public entry is scheduled for 19–27 November. The Commerce Ministry lists fair hours as 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; on public days, entry closes at 5:30 p.m. This distinction is important for visitors planning a public visit before travelling to the venue.

Tickets are available through the official IITF booking portal, the official fair app, and offline at 55 Delhi Metro stations. Season tickets are listed for both Business Days and General Days. On General Days, senior citizens and persons with disabilities can enter free on presentation of a valid government-issued identity document.

The Ministry lists public entry through Gates 3 and 4 on Bhairon Road and Gates 6 and 10 on Mathura Road. ITPO says transport and access arrangements include shuttle services, designated app-cab and auto pick-up points, parking, wheelchair assistance and visitor-support facilities. The IITF app is described as offering tickets and registration, a venue map, shuttle routes, pavilion and exhibitor directories, a cultural calendar, business-networking features and access to the helpdesk and one-tap SOS. Visitors should recheck the official visitor information before setting out in case operational arrangements change.

What is on the exhibition floor

The state pavilions are intended to showcase regional products, local industries, traditional crafts, tourism and development initiatives. Bihar, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh are listed as Partner States; Assam, Delhi, Jharkhand and West Bengal are Focus States. The central-government and public-sector presence is grouped mainly in Halls 2–5, while consumer categories are spread across Halls 8–14. The Ministry’s advance guide names electronics, consumer durables, textiles, footwear, kitchen equipment, processed food, spices, agricultural produce, handicrafts, home furnishings, cosmetics and jewellery.

Illustrative view of regional products and exhibition stalls; not an IITF 2026 event photograph.

The Hall of Inspiration in Hall 14 is planned to feature around 600 Indian start-ups in deep-tech, agri-tech, drones, space, healthcare and education technology. The One District One Product pavilion is to bring together signature crafts, cuisine, culture and products from 21 States. Playverse@Mandapam is an interactive digital attraction aimed particularly at families and younger visitors. The Ministry’s pre-fair material also lists a food court with more than 90 outlets.

Illustrative representation of the start-up and technology showcases described in the IITF programme; not an actual event photograph.

Health Pavilion and public-service exhibits

A dedicated Health Pavilion is operating in Hall 4. The Health Ministry says it brings together 24 national health programmes, programme divisions and organisations in 39 stalls across 989 square metres. Its displays cover primary care, prevention and disease control, immunisation, maternal and child health, digital and mental-health services, food safety and organ donation. Named services include Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, Ayushman Bharat–Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, eSanjeevani, the Universal Immunisation Programme, TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan and Tele-MANAS.

Illustrative health-awareness and CPR demonstration scene; not an actual photograph of the IITF Health Pavilion.

The pavilion schedule includes live CPR demonstrations, awareness sessions and interactive activities, alongside a children’s zone with traditional games. This gives the fair a public-information dimension alongside its trade and product showcases.

Cultural programme

The fair also includes State Day celebrations and cultural events across seven venues. ITPO’s current event page lists 18 State Day celebrations and 64 artist performances; the Commerce Ministry’s pre-fair release describes 87 performances, recitals and shows across the same number of venues. The releases use different programme labels and do not explain how the two counts relate, so visitors should consult the current official schedule for event dates and ticket requirements.

The Ministry’s announcement names performances including The Manganiyar Seduction, Tal Fry, Hariharan and Prithvi Gandharva, Shahzad Ali, Salim–Sulaiman and Ruhaniyat, which it says features performers from Nigeria. It says some performances organised by 19 States and organisations are included with IITF entry tickets, while tickets for selected shows are available separately through BookMyShow.

Trade opportunity—and what the figures do not show

IITF combines a B2B platform with a consumer-facing exhibition. For MSMEs, start-ups and artisans, the stated purpose is to display products, meet prospective buyers and explore market access; ITPO also describes support for Indian start-ups seeking exposure at international events. The scale figures show how large the event is, but they do not establish the number or value of deals completed. The official announcements cited here do not provide fair-wide transaction results, so commercial outcomes will need to be assessed separately from exhibitor and visitor participation.

The fair’s central proposition is to place enterprise and regional products alongside heritage and culture under the “Vikas aur Virasat” theme. Its practical value for individual exhibitors will depend on buyer connections, sales and follow-up beyond the exhibition itself.