DILIP GUHA ★ NEW DELHI : The 44th edition of India International Trade Fair-IITF 2025 opens its gates with a grand inauguration by the Minister of State for Commerce & Industry and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Jitin Prasada today, 14th Nov 2025, in the evening at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
The first five days of the fair are reserved for the business category, and the fair will open to the general public on the 19th of this month and run through the 27th of November 2025.
The annual fair brings together artisans, entrepreneurs, innovators, and visitors from across the country and around the world. Now in its 44th edition, the annual event showcased India’s artistic, cultural, and technological excellence under the theme “Ek Bharat: Shresth Bharat.” Organized by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), this year’s fair is celebrating the unity, diversity, and progress of modern India.
A spectacular showcase of trade, innovation, culture, and global participation begins now — and this edition is set to be bigger than ever.
The 2025 India International Trade Fair highlights India’s progress in technology and culture, featuring AI, cybersecurity, agriculture, handicrafts, handlooms, and diverse exhibits from worldwide.
Addressing the inaugural ceremony, Mr. Prasada said, IITF reflects India’s growth, innovation, and the nation’s aspiration for a developed and self-reliant future. He said the Trade Fair has evolved into one of South Asia’s major events, and it reflects the vision of a new India.
The Minister added that the fair, along with MSMEs, plays a crucial role in advancing the goal of a developed and Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
This year, twelve countries, including the United Arab Emirates, have Special facilities, including elaborate security arrangements, for the convenience of visitors to the fair. First aid booths have been set up in the premises to deal with any medical emergencies, and ambulances have been deployed for immediate assistance.
China, Iran, South Korea, and Egypt are participating in this 14-day International Trade Fair. The trade fair provides a major platform for domestic and international trade, promoting business-to-business and business-to-consumer linkages.
Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Bihar are the partner states of the International event, while Jharkhand is the focus State. Nearly 30 states and union territories, and over 60 ministries, are participating in the fair. Throughout the fair, visitors can enjoy State Day celebrations, conferences, workshops, seminars, and cultural performances, creating a dynamic mix of business networking and cultural exchange.
The fair’s timing gives visitors plenty of time to explore a vast range of exhibits and experiences. Earlier, reflecting on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “Viksit Bharat,” IITF’s theme focused, “Viksit Bharat @2047,” which envisions a self-reliant and prosperous India by 2047. The importance of promoting digital transactions at major trade events and announced plans to install digital kiosks were announced to make transactions smoother and more efficient. Highlighting progress made by the country in innovation in AI, cybersecurity, deep-tech, and operating systems, IITF2025 offers an ideal platform to gain insight into the agriculture fronts, as it remains a cornerstone of India’s development. It gives first-hand information on several policies and programs, especially to empower farmers. The PM Dhari-Dhanya Krishi Yogana was launched for 100 backward farming districts, complementing ongoing support through PM-Kisan, irrigation schemes, and livestock protection programs, ensuring that India’s backbone of prosperity remains strong and resilient.
Apart from featuring state-of-the-art technologies, products, services, and innovations along with CSR initiatives, the fair showcases India’s handicrafts and handlooms, an immense variety, and a kaleidoscopic repertoire with their various hues, designs, motifs, and techniques with diversity in both medium and method.
The IITF 2025 will serve as a window into how India is progressing under the Viksit Bharat @2047 initiative and positioning itself to become a $5-trillion economy. Visitors can look forward to exhibits highlighting advancements in agriculture, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, deep technology, and operating systems, showcasing how innovation and technology are driving India’s growth story.
Each year, the trade fair draws thousands of attendees eager to experience India’s handicrafts, handlooms, and traditional arts, alongside cutting-edge technologies and modern products. Beyond commerce, IITF also promotes Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, making it a platform that combines business innovation with social impact.
This year’s event featured a diverse collection of cultural artefacts, designs, motifs, and crafts from different Indian states, Union Territories, and participating nations. The vibrant displays will reflect the country’s rich heritage and craftsmanship, blending traditional artistry with contemporary creativity.
With something for everyone — from technology enthusiasts and entrepreneurs to art lovers and tourists — the India International Trade Fair 2025 promised to be one of Delhi’s most anticipated events of the year. It not only celebrates India’s achievements but also reinforces the nation’s collective vision of unity, innovation, and progress under the banner of Ek Bharat, Shresth Bharat.
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