IITF 2025 Dates and Venue
The 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025 was held from November 14 to November 27 at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Organised by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) under the theme “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat,” the fair was inaugurated by Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada and brought together over 3,500 participants from 31 states and Union Territories, alongside exhibitors from 11 countries.
Business Days vs Public Days
- November 14 to 18 were designated exclusively as business days, reserved for B2B interactions and trade-focused visitors.
- General public entry opened from November 19 through November 27.
- Public visiting hours ran from 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM, while some listings noted a 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM window for general visitors specifically.
- Adult tickets were priced at Rs 500 during business days, dropping to Rs 80 on public weekdays and Rs 150 on weekends and holidays.
- Children’s tickets followed a similar tiered structure: Rs 200 during business days, Rs 40 on public weekdays, and Rs 60 on weekends.
What IITF 2025 Featured
This year’s edition highlighted India’s progress toward its Viksit Bharat @2047 vision and $5 trillion economy goal, with dedicated sections spotlighting artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, deep tech, and agricultural innovation. Alongside these newer focus areas, IITF continued its tradition of showcasing handicrafts and handlooms from across India, giving visitors access to traditional art forms and regional craftsmanship from participating states and countries.
Venue and Accessibility
Bharat Mandapam at Pragati Maidan spans nearly 150 acres, with roughly 625,000 square metres of exhibition space across multiple halls. Visitor entry was available through Gates 3 and 4 on Bhairon Road and Gates 6 and 10 on Mathura Road, with the Supreme Court metro station on the Blue Line offering the most direct metro access to the venue.
IITF’s Broader Significance
Since its inception in 1980, the India International Trade Fair has grown into one of the largest trade fairs in the world by exhibitor and visitor participation, drawing around 40,000 domestic business visitors and dozens of foreign trade delegations in a typical year. Nearly all Indian states and Union Territories maintain a presence at the fair annually, using it as a platform to showcase regional products, government initiatives, and policy programmes to a national audience.
Looking Ahead
IITF has consistently followed a mid-to-late November schedule at Pragati Maidan in recent years, so anyone planning around a future edition can reasonably expect similar timing, though ITPO typically confirms exact dates, ticket pricing, and thematic focus a few months ahead of the event each year.
Final Thoughts
IITF 2025 reaffirmed its position as one of India’s flagship trade and cultural exhibitions, combining serious business engagement during its opening days with a vibrant, accessible public showcase for the remainder of its two-week run. For businesses, artisans, and everyday visitors alike, the fair remains one of Delhi’s most anticipated annual events.