India's flagship integrated trade fair returns to Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, for its 45th edition with five business-only days and nine public days.
Press accreditation: November 14-18 are business-only days (trade credentials required); November 19-27 are open to the general public with entry tickets. Visitor registration is required for all attendees. Tickets go on sale from 11 November 2026 through official apps and the ITPO website. A dedicated 2026 media accreditation portal was not published at review time, so press inquiries go to ITPO's published contact channels.
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November 14-18 are business-only days (trade credentials required); November 19-27 are open to the general public with entry tickets. Visitor registration is required for all attendees. Tickets go on sale from 11 November 2026 through official apps and the ITPO website. A dedicated 2026 media accreditation portal was not published at review time, so press inquiries go to ITPO's published contact channels.
Check official access requirementsTickets go on sale 11 November 2026 through official apps (Delhi Metro app, DMRC Momentum 2.0, Bharat Mandapam app) and the ITPO website, plus offline at venue gates and designated Delhi Metro stations. Official 2026 prices were not published at review time; reported ranges from listings are not official.
Open official ticket informationBharat Mandapam at Pragati Maidan, 14 exhibition halls plus open areas and three amphitheatres, with visitor gates 3 and 4 on Bhairon Road and gates 6 and 10 on Mathura Road.
IITF remains India's defining trade marketplace, and the 45th edition's honest planning split is the business-only first five days. The stable basis for planning is the confirmed November 14-27 dates, the Bharat Mandapam venue, and ITPO as the government organiser. The honest constraints are that official 2026 ticket prices were not published at review time and no media accreditation portal was announced, so press must contact ITPO directly.
The India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2026, the 45th edition, runs November 14-27, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Organised by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), it is India's flagship integrated trade fair with both B2B and B2C components. The first five days, November 14-18, are exclusively business days; the fair opens to the general public November 19-27.
The official 2026 factsheet sets the theme as Vikas aur Virasat and lists a multi-product display profile across 14 halls: country pavilions, partner and focus state pavilions, central government ministries and departments, electronics, textiles, processed food and handicrafts, plus cultural programmes in three open amphitheatres. Verified 2026 visitor and exhibitor totals were not published at review time.
Five trade-only days, November 14-18, when sourcing meetings and buyer interaction are concentrated across the halls.
International country pavilions in Hall 1 and state/UT pavilions across halls 2-5 showcasing regional industry, handicrafts and culture.
Cultural programmes organised by states and UTs in three open amphitheatres, a signature IITF blend of trade and culture.
Book hotels early in Lutyens Delhi or Chanakyapuri; IITF week tightens central Delhi inventory in mid-November. Keep bookings refundable until tickets are purchased from 11 November 2026.
Official reservation guideFly into Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and take a prepaid taxi or the airport metro corridor to central Delhi. Reach the fair via the Blue Line to Supreme Court metro station (Gate 10 side) or by taxi to the Bhairon Road and Mathura Road gates; allow extra time on business-day mornings.
Official transport guideOfficial 2026 ticket prices were not published at review time. Unofficial listings report a range of INR 80 to INR 2,000 depending on day type and category, but treat those figures as unverified until ITPO publishes prices. Budget for Delhi mid-November hotel premiums.
Expect the largest trade crowds on the business days; public days bring heavy footfall, so arrive at opening time (10:00 AM) and prioritise target halls early. Schedule key buyer meetings in advance through exhibitor contacts.
The public days (November 19-27) are the appropriate window for family visits, with food and cultural programmes across the grounds. Business days are trade-only and not suited to family outings.
Official family guidanceThe 2026-specific accessibility provisions were not published at review time. Contact ITPO through its published channels in advance to confirm assistance arrangements for the 2026 edition.
Official accessibility guideSite rulesThe 2026-specific bag and security policy had not been published at review time; expect standard exhibition-centre security screening. Check the official ITPO channels before traveling.Check the official safety guidance
Stay in Lutyens Delhi or Chanakyapuri for short taxi rides to Pragati Maidan via Mathura Road or Bhairon Road. Connaught Place and the eastern corridor (Shahdara) are workable alternatives on the metro or NH corridors; allow extra time on business-day mornings.
Best for: Short taxi rides to Pragati Maidan via Bhairon Road; flagship hotels and dining.
Tradeoff: Luxury pricing, especially during fair week.
Best for: Business-traveler hotels with strong dining, a short drive from the fair.
Tradeoff: Limited metro connectivity; taxi-dependent.
Lutyens Delhi, 12 Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Road
A flagship Lutyens Delhi luxury hotel a short ride from Pragati Maidan, with strong guest scores and renowned dining, well suited to business travelers.
Know before booking: An older landmark property, so rooms are less modern than newer five-star rivals; luxury rates rise during the November fair season.
Diplomatic Enclave, Chanakyapuri
ITC's flagship Delhi hotel with landmark restaurants (Bukhara, Dum Pukht) and strong guest scores, a short drive from the fair for business travelers.
Know before booking: The Chanakyapuri location is taxi-dependent with limited metro access, and rates are among Delhi's highest during November.
Shahdara, near Yamuna Sports Complex
A 480-room convention hotel with India's largest pillarless ballroom and the highest guest score of the picks, suited to delegates attending multiple trade events.
Know before booking: The Shahdara location sits east of the Yamuna, so transfers to Pragati Maidan cross the river and can be slow at peak hours.
Hotel ratings move over time. We check at least two independent sources and include a drawback, but you should still read recent reviews before paying.
Pragati Maidan sits on Mathura Road in central Delhi, between Connaught Place and Nizamuddin. Visitor gates 3 and 4 are on Bhairon Road; gates 6 and 10 on Mathura Road, with gate 10 connected to the Supreme Court metro station.
Arrive November 13 and use the evening to confirm your gate, ticket channel and hall route before the November 14 business-day opening.
Use one evening for a business dinner at an ITC Maurya restaurant such as Bukhara, reserving ahead for fair week.
The fair grounds carry a wide food offering, and central Delhi's hotel restaurants serve the strongest business dinners during fair week.
ITC Maurya, Diplomatic Enclave · North West Frontier
A landmark tandoori restaurant serving North West Frontier cuisine for decades, a natural business-dinner pick next to the ITC Maurya hotel recommendation.
Know before booking: A meat-heavy, rustic and loud tandoori menu makes it a poor fit for vegetarians or quiet business dinners; reservations are essential in November.
The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel, Shahdara · Awadhi and North Indian
Awadhi and frontier flavours inside the Leela Ambience pick, convenient for delegates staying on the east side of the fair.
Know before booking: Inside a convention hotel in Shahdara, so it is a destination dinner rather than a casual drop-in near the fair; confirm hours during fair week.
Restaurant details and hours can change. Reconfirm the operating day and reserve directly before relying on a recommendation.
November 14-27, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The first five days (November 14-18) are business-only; the fair opens to the public November 19-27.
Tickets go on sale from 11 November 2026 through the Delhi Metro app, DMRC Momentum 2.0 app, Bharat Mandapam app and the ITPO website, plus offline at venue gates and designated metro stations. Official 2026 prices were not published at review time.
No dedicated 2026 media accreditation portal was published at review time. Press inquiries should go to ITPO's published channels: info@itpo.gov.in or +91-11-23489659.
Lutyens Delhi (The Claridges) or Chanakyapuri (ITC Maurya) keep taxi rides to Pragati Maidan short; The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel serves delegates on the east side.
Dates, venue, business-day split, theme, gates, timings and hall profile verified against the official 45th IITF factsheet hosted by the Embassy of India, Budapest, on 2026-10-23. ITPO contact channels verified on indiatradefair.com the same day. Hotel scores checked against Booking.com-attributed aggregator pages opened on 2026-10-23. Visitor and exhibitor scale figures are not published officially for 2026, so none are stated.
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