Section 10
Expos & events
मेले और प्रदर्शनी
25 trade fairs, expos and summits — month by month. We list the next date only when the organiser has announced it.
- expos, fairs and summits
- 25
- months covered
- 10
- with next dates announced
- 13
January
- IMTEX - International Machine Tool and Manufacturing Technology Exhibition21-27 January 2027 (IMTEX 2027 with Tooltech and Digital Manufacturing)
Machine tools · Tooling · Automation · Digital manufacturing
Who it is for Engineering MSMEs buying CNC machines or tooling; job shops.
+ Visitors under 14 not allowed; visitor hours 10:00-17:00 (official).− Seven-day show at BIEC, far from central Bengaluru.
- Plastivision India21-25 January 2027
Plastics
Who it is for Plastic MSMEs in west India.
+ Run by an MSME-heavy association.
Official siteDate sourceConfirm the date with the organiser
- Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS)10-12 January 2027 (11th edition)
All sectors - investment MoUs
Who it is for Firms seeking land/investment in Gujarat; suppliers to big investors.
+ Long-running state investment summit with roadshows (Delhi curtain raiser 31 Aug 2026, Mumbai roadshow 3 Sep 2026).− MoU signings do not equal actual investment.
- India Energy Week (IEW)28-31 January 2027
Oil & gas · Renewables · Hydrogen · Biofuels
Who it is for Energy service MSMEs, bio-energy and CBG start-ups.
+ Has a startup challenge track (official site).− Mostly large-company focus.
February
- India International Leather Fair (IILF)Date not announced
Leather · Footwear · Footwear components · Leather chemicals · Machinery
Who it is for Leather and footwear MSMEs, component suppliers, exporters.
+ Sector-focused; draws overseas buyers.− AIR reported 362 domestic exhibitors in 2026 vs about 450 the year before - the fair shrank.
- PLASTINDIA - International Plastics ExhibitionPLASTINDIA 2028 announced on official site; exact dates — see the official guideline. there
Plastics processing · Machinery · Raw materials · Recycling
Who it is for Plastic processors, packaging units, recyclers.
+ Largest plastics show in India.− Not annual - next edition is 2028.
Official siteDate sourceConfirm the date with the organiser
- UP Global Investors Summit (GIS)Date not announced
All sectors
Who it is for Units planning to invest in UP and use the UP industrial policy incentives.
− No next edition officially announced as of 18 Oct 2026 (our search).
- Pusa Krishi Vigyan MelaDate not announced
Seeds · Farm machinery · Agri technology · Agri start-ups
Who it is for Agri-input and agri-tech start-ups, FPOs, farmers.
+ Direct access to farmers and ICAR technologies for licensing.− 2027 dates not announced.
- Bharat TexDate not announced
Textiles · Apparel · Handloom · Technical textiles · Machinery
Who it is for Textile, apparel and handloom MSMEs and exporters.
+ Government-backed with overseas buyer outreach.− Official site shows 'Bharat Tex 2027' but no dates were printed in our check.
- IHGF Delhi Fair (Indian Handicrafts & Gifts Fair) - Spring and AutumnSpring 2027: 15-19 March 2027; Autumn 2027: 15-19 October 2027 (Autumn 2026 ran 13-17 Oct 2026)
Handicrafts · Home decor · Gifts · Furniture · Fashion jewellery
Who it is for Handicraft makers and exporters (Moradabad, Jodhpur, Saharanpur etc.); usually need EPCH membership to exhibit.
+ Dates published years ahead (to 2030) - easy to plan.− Exhibitor slots are tied to EPCH membership (RCMC); fee — see the official guideline.
- Aero India8-12 February 2027 (16th edition); exhibitor booking opened 3 Sep 2026 on aeroindia.gov.in
Aerospace · Defence · MSME suppliers · iDEX start-ups
Who it is for Defence and aerospace MSMEs and start-ups looking for OEM/DPSU orders.
+ MoD-run; DPSUs and foreign OEMs scout Indian suppliers.− aeroindia.gov.in did not load in our check; dates are from MoD announcement as reported by media.
Official siteDate sourceConfirm the date with the organiser
March
- AAHAR - International Food & Hospitality Fair2-6 March 2027 (reported as ITPO announcement; — see the official guideline. on ITPO site)
Food processing · Hospitality equipment · Packaged food · Bakery
Who it is for Food processors, HoReCa suppliers, PMFME-funded units looking for buyers.
+ Biggest food & hospitality B2B fair in north India.− Stall cost not printed on a page we could read.
Official siteDate sourceConfirm the date with the organiser
- Startup MahakumbhDate not announced
Start-ups across sectors · Investors · Incubators
Who it is for Early-stage founders looking for investors and incubators.
+ Large investor and incubator presence in one venue.− No 2026 or 2027 edition confirmed in our search.
July
- Seafood Expo BharatDate not announced
Seafood · Aquaculture · Processing
Who it is for Seafood processors and aquaculture start-ups.
− Recurrence not yet established; next dates not announced.
- Toy Biz International B2B ExpoDate not announced
Toys · Games
Who it is for Toy makers (BIS-certified) and traders.
− Next dates not announced.
August
- India International Footwear Fair (IIFF)Date not announced
Footwear · Components
Who it is for Footwear MSMEs (Agra, Kanpur, Delhi clusters).
− Next dates not announced.
September
- Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS)Date not announced
ODOP products · Handicrafts · Textiles · Food · Engineering
Who it is for UP MSMEs and ODOP producers wanting buyers, incl. overseas buyers.
+ Brings overseas buyers through embassy outreach.− 2026 edition is over; 2027 dates not announced.
- World Food IndiaDate not announced
Food processing · Agri value chain · Food tech
Who it is for Food processing founders, FPOs, equipment suppliers.
+ Government-run; MoFPI schemes are explained on site.− No 2026 dates found; a South Regional Edition 2026 was being planned with Andhra Pradesh (AP Chambers, May 2026) but no dates printed.
October
- India Mobile Congress (IMC)Date not announced
Telecom · 5G/6G · Devices · Deep tech start-ups
Who it is for Telecom, IoT and device start-ups; component makers.
+ Ministers and big telcos attend.− 2026 edition (7-10 Oct) is over; 2027 dates not announced.
- DefExpoDate not announced
Land and naval defence systems
Who it is for Defence MSMEs.
− No edition announced after DefExpo 2022 (our search, 18 Oct 2026); Aero India is now the main MoD show.
November
- India International Trade Fair (IITF)14-27 November 2026
General trade - textiles, handicrafts, food, consumer goods, state pavilions
Who it is for Consumer-product makers and state-scheme beneficiaries wanting retail + B2B exposure; also good for scouting.
+ Largest general fair in India; state pavilions show local products.− 14 days long; public days are crowded - B2B value is mainly in the first days.
Official siteDate sourceConfirm the date with the organiser
December
- KISAN Agri Show9-13 December 2026
Farm machinery · Irrigation · Protected cultivation · Dairy · Agri inputs
Who it is for Agri equipment and input makers, agri-tech start-ups.
+ Private agri show with 34-year history (official site).
Dates vary
- Bharat Mobility Global Expo (incl. Auto Expo - Components by ACMA)4-9 February 2027 (Bharat Mandapam); Auto Components show at Yashobhoomi 4-7 February 2027
Automobiles · Auto components · Batteries · EV · Tyres
Who it is for Auto component MSMEs, EV and battery start-ups.
+ Brings OEM buyers and component makers to one venue.− Moved to biennial, so next chance after 2027 is 2029.
- PLASTASIA - Plastics & Petrochem Machinery Expo20-23 May 2027
Plastics · Petrochemicals · Machinery
Who it is for Plastic processors.
Official siteDate sourceConfirm the date with the organiser
- India International Textile Machinery Exhibition (India ITME)4-9 December 2026
Textile machinery · Spinning · Weaving · Processing
Who it is for Textile MSMEs buying machinery.
Official siteDate sourceConfirm the date with the organiser