Delhi Trade Fair 2025: The 44th India International Trade Fair, which began on Friday, November 14, is in the limelight for its attractive display of handicrafts, spices, incense, traditional textiles and other goods. The ongoing event at the Bharat Mandapam attracts massive footfalls not only to the state pavilions but also to the artisan stalls.
This year’s show is full of possibilities. From embracing the traditions of Odisha, the culture of Bihar, Turkish door charms, Thai swans, Bhagalpur sarees, the iconic pherans of Jammu and Kashmir to the miniature Hawa Mahal of Rajasthan, there is something for every visitor.
Promoting business-to-consumer (B2C) and business-to-business (B2B) connectivity, the fortnight-long annual fair was inaugurated by Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada.
Jharkhand is the focal state of the international event, while the partner states are Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Bihar.
Complete guide to visit key pavilions during IITF 2025
- The Bihar and international pavilions are located on the ground floor of hall number 1. Visitors can spot ceramic wares, jewelry, dried fruits, clothing and decorative curios from Turkey and Thai fashion accessories such as labubus on this floor. A total of twelve countries participate in this fair, which serves as the main platform for showcasing domestic and international products. Participating countries include the United Arab Emirates, China, Iran, South Korea, Thailand, Sweden, Tūrkiye, Republic of Lebanon, Republic of Tunisia, Tibet Chamber of Commerce and Egypt.
- Apart from this, there are other stalls of Airports Authority of India, Ministry of Power, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Gujarat State Handloom and Handicrafts Corporation.
Serving as the main platform for showcasing domestic and international products, Hall 5 displays stalls of Punjab, Haryana, Manipur, Chandigarh, Madhya Pradesh and Telangana on the first floor with many interesting and unique products. Besides, stalls of Department of Science and Technology and National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) can be seen on the same floor.
The key highlights of this year’s exhibition are Jammu and Kashmir Basohli Paintings, Bengal Patachitra, Persian Ganjifa Cards, Chamba Handkerchief, Terracotta Crafts, Karnataka’s Bidriware and more. Exquisite handicrafts and regional products like pickles, fruits, dal, spices, palm jaggery and different types of rice are interesting products.
- Hall number 4 (first floor) showcases the unique architectural style of various states with stalls of Gujarat, Puducherry, Arunachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
- The Jammu and Kashmir stall on the first floor of hall number 3 displays traditional pherans, pashmina shawls, wall hangings, cushion covers and book covers.
- Hall No. 2 (First Floor) which showcases trendy farshi salwar, papier-mâché handicrafts, khadi creations and bridal wear, Delhi pavilion in the form of Red Fort tabla offers visitors an experience of the streets of Chandni Chowk.
- The Digital India Pavilion in Hall 6 showcases the journey of India’s digital ecosystem and impressive e-governance initiatives such as DigiLocker, UMANG, myScheme, NIXI, NIELIT, Cert-In, India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) and Aadhaar.
Organized by the India Trade Promotion Organisation, the global event will open to the general public on November 19 as the first five days of the fair are reserved for the business category. A kaleidoscope of colors and culture carries the theme ‘Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat.’
