IITF 2026 Delhi: Dates, Tickets, Business Days and Metro Guide

The 45th India International Trade Fair (IITF 2026) is scheduled at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from 13 to 27 November 2026, with business days from 14 to 18 November and general public entry from 19 November. Below you will find the confirmed dates, the ticket situation, what last year’s prices were, the best metro route and a practical plan for both business visitors and families.

Updated November 2026. Dates and partner states are from reports published on 29 October 2026 based on ITPO’s announcements. Ticket prices, timings and sales channels for 2026 will be confirmed by ITPO; check ITPO’s IITF page before you travel.

IITF 2026 quick answer

Detail	IITF 2026
Edition	45th India International Trade Fair
Dates	13 November (opening) to 27 November 2026
Business days	Saturday 14 November to Wednesday 18 November 2026
General public days	Thursday 19 November to Friday 27 November 2026
Venue	Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
Organiser	India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Theme	Vikas aur Virasat (Development and Heritage)
Partner states	Bihar, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh
Focus states	Assam, Delhi, Jharkhand, West Bengal
Exhibitors	More than 3,500, as reported, including states, ministries, PSUs, MSMEs, start-ups, artisans and international participants
Nearest metro	Supreme Court (Blue Line)

A note on dates: some trade-fair listing sites still show 14 to 27 November because the business days start on the 14th. The opening programme is reported for 13 November. For a visitor, the practical dates are the same: business entry from 14 November and public entry from 19 November.

Business days vs public days: which should you choose?

IITF splits its two weeks into two very different experiences. Picking the right days matters more than any other decision.

Business days (14 to 18 November)

The first five days are meant for trade buyers, manufacturers, distributors, exporters, entrepreneurs and institutional visitors. Tickets cost much more, which keeps the crowd thinner. Stall staff have time to talk, product heads are often present, and you can actually discuss minimum order quantities, dealership terms and samples.

Choose business days if you are:

• A retailer or reseller looking for new suppliers, especially handicrafts, handloom, food products or home décor from state pavilions
• An MSME owner exploring distributors or export partners
• A D2C founder scouting packaging, product ideas or manufacturing partners
• A student or researcher who needs to speak to exhibitors without a crowd

Public days (19 to 27 November)

From 19 November the gates open to everyone. This is the IITF most Delhiites know: families, shopping bags, state food courts and cultural shows. Weekday tickets are cheap, but weekends are crowded. Shopping is the main attraction, from Kashmiri shawls and Rajasthani juttis to Assam tea and Bihar’s Madhubani paintings.

Factor	Business days	Public days (weekday)	Public days (weekend)
Crowd	Light to moderate	Moderate	Heavy
Ticket price (2025 reference)	Rs 500	Rs 80 adult, Rs 40 child	Rs 150 adult, Rs 60 child
Best for	Sourcing, networking, serious enquiries	Relaxed shopping and food	Family outing, cultural events
Retail purchase	Possible at many stalls	Yes	Yes, but queues

In 2026, the public-day weekend falls on 21 and 22 November. If you can take a weekday off between 19 and 27 November, you will have a far easier day.

IITF 2026 tickets: what we know and last year’s prices

As of early November 2026, ITPO had not published the ticket prices for IITF 2026. Prices usually stay close to the previous year, so here is what visitors paid in 2025, as reported by All India Radio News on the opening of the 44th IITF.

Ticket type (IITF 2025)	Adult	Child
Business days	Rs 500	Not stated in the AIR report
Public days, weekdays	Rs 80	Rs 40
Public days, weekends and holidays	Rs 150	Rs 60
Senior citizens and persons with disabilities	Free entry

Where tickets were sold last year

• ITPO’s official website
• 55 selected Delhi Metro stations
• The Delhi Metro’s Saarthi app

News reports from 2025 also said tickets were not sold at the venue gates. Assume the same this year and buy before you leave home. Keep the e-ticket or QR code ready on your phone, carry a screenshot in case the network is slow, and carry a valid ID for free-entry categories.

We will not guess the 2026 prices. If ITPO announces a change, the official page will have it first.

Timings

In 2025 the fair was open from 10 am to 7:30 pm, with last entry at 5:30 pm. Expect similar timings in 2026, but confirm on the official page because ITPO can change hours for business days or special events.

Tip: arrive at opening time. The first two hours are the calmest, the food courts are clean, and stall staff are fresh. After 3 pm on weekends, the metro station and entry gates get crowded.

How to reach Bharat Mandapam: metro, cab and parking

By Delhi Metro (recommended)

The nearest station is Supreme Court on the Blue Line (formerly called Pragati Maidan). It sits right next to the Bharat Mandapam complex.

• From Noida, Dwarka, Rajiv Chowk or Laxmi Nagar: take the Blue Line directly to Supreme Court.
• From Gurugram or South Delhi on the Yellow Line: change to the Blue Line at Rajiv Chowk.
• From the Violet Line: change at Mandi House to the Blue Line, then ride one stop to Supreme Court.

On busy days, the exit closest to the fair can be crowded. Follow the metro staff’s instructions and the ITPO signage to the correct entry gate printed on your ticket.

By cab or auto

Mathura Road and Bhairon Marg get heavily congested during IITF. Delhi Traffic Police usually issues an advisory before the fair. If you take a cab, ask to be dropped a little away from the main gates and walk the last stretch.

Parking

Bharat Mandapam has underground parking, but it fills up on weekends. The metro saves time and stress for most visitors.

A business visitor’s plan for 14 to 18 November

If you are going for work, treat IITF like a sourcing trip, not a day out. Here is a simple plan.

1. Set a goal. For example: “Find three handloom suppliers from the north-east who can do 200-piece orders with our labels.”
2. Study the hall map when ITPO publishes it and mark the state pavilions and ministries relevant to you.
3. Prepare a one-page brief about your business: what you sell, monthly volumes, cities served and what you are looking for.
4. Carry business cards with a QR code linking to your WhatsApp Business or catalogue. You can make one in a minute with a free QR code generator.
5. Ask the same questions at every stall: MOQ, price range, lead time, GST invoicing, samples, and who to contact after the fair.
6. Photograph each stall’s board and products with the visiting card in the frame so you remember who was who.
7. Follow up within 72 hours by WhatsApp or email, mentioning what you discussed at IITF.

What to carry on a business day

• Printed business-day ticket or e-ticket, plus a government photo ID
• 50 or more visiting cards, and a small notebook for prices and terms
• Your GSTIN and company details ready, since serious suppliers will ask
• A power bank; you will use your phone all day for photos, notes and UPI
• A sturdy tote for samples and catalogues

Questions that separate real suppliers from retail stalls

Many stalls at IITF are retail counters for the two weeks; others are manufacturers or cooperatives who want trade buyers. Ask early: “Do you supply in bulk?”, “Can you invoice with GST?”, “What is your monthly capacity?” and “Can you ship to my city, and who pays freight?” The answers tell you within a minute whether the stall is worth a follow-up. Government-backed pavilions, such as state handloom and handicraft corporations, can also point you to registered artisans and clusters.

An illustrative example: a home-décor reseller from Jaipur might spend one business day only in state pavilions, collect 25 contacts, shortlist five, and order samples from two within a week. That is a good IITF outcome.

A family plan for public days

• Choose a weekday between 19 and 27 November if possible; 21 and 22 November are the public weekend days.
• Start with the partner and focus state pavilions (Bihar, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Delhi, Jharkhand, West Bengal) for the biggest displays.
• Eat at the food court early, around noon, before the lunch queues.
• Keep a shopping budget and use UPI where stalls accept it, but carry some cash for small artisans.
• Wear comfortable shoes. The complex is large and you will walk several kilometres.
• Fix a meeting point in case anyone gets separated, especially with children and elders.
• Plan for elders. Senior citizens entered free in 2025. Carry their ID, take regular breaks and use the lifts and seating areas in the halls.
• Bargain politely at artisan stalls, but remember that many sellers are small producers who travelled far. Fixed-price government emporium stalls usually do not bargain.
• Keep bills for bigger purchases such as carpets, silk sarees or furniture, and ask about home delivery if you do not want to carry them on the metro.
• Check the air quality before you go. November smog in Delhi can be severe; carry masks for children and elders if the AQI is poor.

What to buy at IITF: a quick shopping list by state

Pavilion	Look for
Bihar	Madhubani paintings, Bhagalpur silk, makhana
Maharashtra	Paithani weaves, Kolhapuri chappals, spices
Rajasthan	Block prints, blue pottery, juttis, lac bangles
Uttar Pradesh	Chikankari, Banarasi weaves, Moradabad brassware
Assam	Tea, muga and eri silk, cane and bamboo craft
West Bengal	Handloom sarees, terracotta, sweets
Jharkhand	Dokra metal craft, tussar silk
Delhi	Local brands, start-up products, food stalls

Products and stalls vary each year, so treat this as a starting list rather than a promise of what each pavilion will display.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the dates of IITF 2026?

IITF 2026 is scheduled from 13 to 27 November 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Business days are 14 to 18 November and public days are 19 to 27 November.

What is the ticket price for IITF 2026?

ITPO had not announced 2026 prices at the time of writing. In 2025, business-day tickets were Rs 500, public weekday tickets Rs 80 for adults and Rs 40 for children, and weekend or holiday tickets Rs 150 for adults and Rs 60 for children. Senior citizens and persons with disabilities entered free.

Can I buy IITF tickets at the gate?

In 2025, tickets were sold online, through the Delhi Metro’s Saarthi app and at selected metro stations, and reports said there was no on-the-spot sale at the venue. Buy in advance to be safe.

Which metro station is closest to the trade fair?

Supreme Court station on the Blue Line, formerly known as Pragati Maidan, is right next to Bharat Mandapam.

Can the general public visit on business days?

Business days are meant for trade visitors, and tickets for those days cost more. Anyone holding a valid business-day ticket can usually enter, but the days are designed for trade enquiries rather than shopping crowds.

What is the theme of IITF 2026?

The reported theme is “Vikas aur Virasat”, highlighting India’s development alongside its heritage.

Plan your visit before the crowds do

IITF is two fairs in one: a working trade show for five days, then a giant shopping and culture festival. Decide which one you want, pick a weekday if you can, buy tickets in advance and take the Blue Line to Supreme Court. Check ITPO’s page once more the day before you go, because timings, gates and ticket rules are confirmed close to the dates.