Editor’s Note
The 44th India International Trade Fair is now open at Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam. This article provides key details on the inauguration and the schedule, noting the exclusive business days before the fair opens to the general public.
The 44th India International Trade Fair of this year was formally inaugurated at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi on Friday. The fair was inaugurated by Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Jitin Prasad.
As in previous years, the fair began on November 14th, but the first five days are reserved exclusively for business visitors and bulk buyers. The general public can enjoy the fair from November 19th to November 27th.
On the very first day, all halls and open areas of Bharat Mandapam were decorated with colorful stalls. Along with almost all major states of the country, several foreign companies have also set up exhibitions of their products and services.
This time, the entry ticket rates for the fair have been set in two categories:
November 14-18 (Business Days):
Adults: ₹150
Children: ₹60
November 19-27 (For the Public):
Adults: ₹80
Children: ₹40
Senior citizens and persons with disabilities can enter the fair without a ticket. They only need to show a valid identity card.
Keeping in mind the theme of Trade Fair 2025, “Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat” (One India, Best India), the entire complex has been decorated according to the spirit of cultural unity and entrepreneurship.
This time, the fair includes 31 states and union territories, representatives from 12 countries, and 55 government ministries and departments. Many ministries are showcasing their large-scale ongoing projects and new schemes.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated the Delhi Pavilion built at the fair. This pavilion is based on the Red Fort theme, beautifully showcasing Delhi’s historical glimpse, modern business, and local art.
The Chief Minister interacted with startups, women entrepreneurs, and MSME representatives present there and assured them that the government would continue its consistent efforts to promote local businesses.
The selfie point, handicraft products, and new startup corner inside the Delhi Pavilion have become centers of attraction for the youth.
The Trade Fair is particularly interesting this time for those who want to see shopping, culture, and technological innovation all in one place.
Available here are:
• Traditional products from various states
• Handlooms and handicrafts
• Organic food and specialty food
• Technology-based projects
• Startup ideas
• Special pavilions of foreign companies
If you are planning to go sightseeing with family, do some shopping, or see the culture of different states, the period from November 19th to November 27th will be the best. This fair is not just a platform for shopping but also a great opportunity to see India’s diversity, entrepreneurship, and innovation up close.