Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal opened the 45th edition of India’s international trade fair at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, according to an official release dated November 13, 2026. He urged businesses to pursue overseas opportunities through India’s trade agreements.
Goyal put October exports at nearly $90 billion, including about $50 billion in goods and $40 billion in services. He said exports totalled $570 billion over the seven months ending in October. Participation at the fair included over 3,500 exhibitors, more than 30 states and union territories, and 11 countries, he said.
The minister announced plans for another expansion of Bharat Mandapam, saying it would nearly double exhibition capacity. He also said the India Trade Promotion Organisation was planning overseas fairs covering individual sectors and broader business activity. The release presented both initiatives as forthcoming work, without reporting their completion.
