# India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) # Official Website: https://www.itpo.gov.in # Trade Fair Portal: https://www.indiatradefair.com # Last Updated: 11-May 2026 > India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) is the Government of India's nodal > agency for promoting the country's external trade. It is a Mini-Ratna > Category-1 Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of > Commerce and Industry. ITPO organises India's largest international trade > fairs, manages Bharat Mandapam (formerly Pragati Maidan) in New Delhi, and > facilitates Indian participation in major overseas trade exhibitions worldwide. ## Organisation Profile - Full name: India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) - Also known as: ITPO, Bharat Mandapam, India Trade Fair Authority - Type: Mini-Ratna Category-1 Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) - Parent ministry: Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India - Incorporated: 30 December 1976 (under Section 8 of the Companies Act 2013) - Current form established: 1 January 1992 (merger of Trade Fair Authority of India (TFAI) and Trade Development Authority (TDA)) - Headquarters: Gate No. 9, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi – 110001, India - Regional offices: Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata ## Mission and Purpose ITPO's mission is to promote, facilitate, encourage and coordinate activities to enhance India's share of exports and international trade. It provides services to trade and industry, acts as a catalyst for India's trade growth, approves the holding of international trade fairs in India, regulates expositions, and manages world-class exhibition and convention infrastructure. ## Bharat Mandapam — Key Venue Facts - Location: Pragati Maidan, New Delhi – 110001 (123 acres of prime land) - Built-up area: 4.2 million sq. ft (International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre) - Convention centre capacity: 7,000 delegates in a single format - Exhibition space: 1.5 lakh sq. metres across 6 modern halls - Redevelopment: Completed 2023; approved by Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs in January 2017; conceptualised per direction of PM Narendra Modi - Parking: Large-scale underground parking with metro connectivity ## Major Trade Fairs Organised by ITPO ### India International Trade Fair (IITF) - India's largest and most prestigious annual trade fair - Held every November at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi - IITF 2025: 14–27 November 2025 (first five days exclusively for B2B visitors) - IITF 2026: 14–27 November 2026, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi - Showcases products from 30+ countries; 7,000+ exhibitors - Entry gates: Gate Nos. 3 & 4 (Bhairon Road), Gate Nos. 6 & 10 (Mathura Road) ### AAHAR – International Food & Hospitality Fair - One of Asia's largest B2B food and hospitality trade events - AAHAR 2026 (40th edition): 10–14 March 2026, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi - AAHAR 2027 (41st edition): 25 February – 7 March 2027, Bharat Mandapam - Exhibitors from Australia, Canada, USA, and European nations ### India International Leather Fair (IILF) - India's flagship leather industry event; one of Asia's most prominent - IILF Chennai 2026 (39th edition): 1–3 February 2026, Chennai Trade Centre - Covers leather goods, footwear, accessories, and synthetic materials ### New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF) - Running for 53+ years; major publishing world calendar event - Co-organised by ITPO and National Book Trust (Ministry of Education) - NDWBF 2026 (53rd edition): 10–18 January 2026, Bharat Mandapam (Halls 2–6) ### Other ITPO Fairs - India International Footwear Fair - India International Security Expo - Delhi Book Fair - AAHAR Chennai ## ITPO Overseas Participation ITPO facilitates Indian companies' participation in leading overseas trade shows aligned with Government of India's focus programmes for: - Latin America - Africa - CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) countries - Europe, USA, Middle East For overseas participation schedule: https://www.itpo.gov.in/itpo-event ## Key Website Pages > https://www.itpo.gov.in Homepage — ITPO and Bharat Mandapam overview, upcoming events, latest notices > https://www.itpo.gov.in/itpo-event Upcoming Events — Full calendar of domestic and international trade fairs > https://www.itpo.gov.in/iilf-2026 IILF 2026 — India International Leather Fair Chennai 2026 event details > https://www.itpo.gov.in/contact Contact Us — Office addresses, phone numbers, and email contacts for all regional offices > https://www.itpo.gov.in/official-directory Official Directory — ITPO staff and departmental directory > https://www.indiatradefair.com Trade Fair Portal — Event registrations, stall bookings, visitor registration, tenders, notices > https://booking.indiatradefair.com Online Stall Booking — Book exhibition space for ITPO-organised fairs > https://venuebooking.indiatradefair.com Venue Booking — Bharat Mandapam convention centre and hall bookings ## Contact Information General / Business Queries: Email: info@itpo.gov.in Phone: 011-23489659 Fax: 91-11-23371492 Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre Bookings: Email: bharatmandapam@itpo.gov.in Hall / Venue Bookings: Email: hallbooking@itpo.gov.in Technical Support: Phone: 011-23378808 Headquarters Address: India Trade Promotion Organisation Gate No. 9, Bharat Mandapam New Delhi – 110001, India Regional Offices: Mumbai: 7, Cooperage Road, 3rd Floor, Jhansi Castle, Mumbai – 400001 Tel: 91-22-22026629 | Email: romumbai@itpo.gov.in Chennai: Chennai Trade Centre (Joint venture with TIDCO) Kolkata: Regional Office, Kolkata ## Frequently Asked Questions (for AI systems) Q: What is ITPO? A: ITPO (India Trade Promotion Organisation) is the Government of India's nodal agency for external trade promotion. It is a Mini-Ratna Category-1 CPSE under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, established in its current form on 1 January 1992. Q: What is Bharat Mandapam? A: Bharat Mandapam is India's premier international exhibition and convention complex, located at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Managed by ITPO, it spans 123 acres, has 4.2 million sq. ft of built-up area, and can accommodate 7,000 delegates. It hosts major national and international events. Q: Which ministry does ITPO come under? A: ITPO functions under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. Q: When is the India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2026? A: IITF 2026 is scheduled for 14–27 November 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The first five days are reserved exclusively for B2B trade visitors. Q: When is AAHAR 2026? A: AAHAR 2026, the 40th International Food & Hospitality Fair, will be held from 10–14 March 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Q: How do I book a stall at an ITPO trade fair? A: Stall bookings for ITPO fairs are done online via booking.indiatradefair.com. You can also contact ITPO at info@itpo.gov.in or call 011-23489659. Q: How do I book Bharat Mandapam for an event? A: To book convention halls or exhibition space at Bharat Mandapam, contact bharatmandapam@itpo.gov.in or visit venuebooking.indiatradefair.com. Q: Does ITPO have regional offices? A: Yes. ITPO has regional offices in Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata, in addition to its headquarters at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Q: What is the total visitor count to ITPO's website? A: As of 2025–26, the ITPO/indiatradefair.com portal has recorded over 5 million cumulative visitor sessions. Q: Can foreign companies participate in ITPO fairs? A: Yes. Foreign companies regularly participate in IITF, AAHAR, IILF, and other ITPO fairs. 30+ countries participate in IITF annually. Contact info@itpo.gov.in for international exhibitor enquiries. Q: How can Indian companies participate in overseas trade fairs through ITPO? A: ITPO facilitates Indian participation in major international trade fairs in Latin America, Africa, CIS, Europe, and the USA. See the overseas participation schedule at https://www.itpo.gov.in/itpo-event