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IITF 2026 Delhi: Dates, Tickets, Metro, Timings Guide

IITF 2026 Delhi runs 13-27 Nov at Bharat Mandapam. Check dates, public days, 2025 ticket prices, timings, Supreme Court metro, gates and visit tips.

Ayush Pandey November 5, 2026 · 14 min read

IITF 2026 Delhi: Dates, Tickets, Metro, Timings Guide

The India International Trade Fair (IITF), also called the Delhi Trade Fair, is the biggest annual trade and shopping fair in India. The 45th edition is planned for 13 to 27 November 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. This guide gives the dates, what is and is not announced about tickets, timings, the nearest metro station, the likely gates, a visit plan, and tips for families, shoppers and visitors from other cities and countries. We checked news reports and official pages up to 4 November 2026 and we mark every figure from an earlier year as an earlier-year figure.

Quick Answer: IITF 2026 Delhi

IITF 2026 runs from 13 to 27 November at Bharat Mandapam, Delhi, after the opening moved one day earlier than the usual 14 November. Oneindia reports business days on 14 to 18 November and public entry from 19 November. In 2025 adult tickets cost 80 rupees on weekdays and 150 on weekends. The nearest metro is Supreme Court, Blue Line.

Item	IITF 2026	Status
Edition	45th India International Trade Fair	Reported by ITPO and the Indian embassy page
Dates	Friday 13 Nov to Friday 27 Nov 2026	Reported by The Tribune and Oneindia. Some older listings still show 14 Nov
Venue	Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi	Reported
Organiser	India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO)	Reported
Theme	Vikas aur Virasat (development and heritage)	Reported
Business days	14 to 18 Nov, as reported by Oneindia	Not confirmed by ITPO in what we could read
Public days	From 19 Nov to 27 Nov, as reported by Oneindia	Not confirmed by ITPO in what we could read
Ticket prices	Not published when we checked	2025 prices are given below
Timings	Not published for 2026	2025 public hours were about 9:30 or 10 AM to 7:30 PM
Nearest metro	Supreme Court, Blue Line	Stated by several guides

IITF 2026 Dates: Why 13 November and Not 14 November

The fair has traditionally opened on 14 November, the birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru. The Tribune reported on 30 September 2026 that the India Trade Promotion Organisation, ITPO, moved the opening to 13 November, following directions from the Centre, and that the fair closes on 27 November. The report gave no reason. Several listing sites and a few embassy pages still show 14 to 27 November, which is the 2025 pattern, so use 13 November for your plan and expect the first day to be an inauguration day.

13 November 2026 is the opening programme. Oneindia says business visitors are admitted from 14 November, so the first public entry is expected later.
27 November 2026 is the closing date in every source we read.
If you are a trader, check the business day entry rules with ITPO before you travel.

Business Days and Public Days

IITF has a trade section first and a public section later. In 2025 the fair ran from 14 to 27 November, business visitors only on 14 to 18 November and the public from 19 to 27 November. For 2026 Oneindia reports the same split, 14 to 18 November for business and the public from 19 November. We could not open the ITPO page with the final split, so treat the split as expected until ITPO publishes it.

Year	Dates	Business days	Public days
2025 (44th)	14 to 27 Nov	14 to 18 Nov	19 to 27 Nov
2026 (45th)	13 to 27 Nov	14 to 18 Nov (reported)	19 to 27 Nov (reported)

About IITF: History and Scale

The Tribune reports that IITF was launched in 1979 and has traditionally opened on 14 November. The complex was named Pragati Maidan in 1972 and was later rebuilt as Bharat Mandapam. The Indian embassy page puts the exhibition space at more than 104,000 square metres. The fair is both a trade exhibition for ministries, states and MSMEs and a shopping fair for the public, so the same hall can have a buyer meeting in the morning and a family buying a handloom saree in the evening.

IITF 2026 Theme, Partner States and Participants

The 2026 theme is Vikas aur Virasat, which links development with heritage. ITPO says central ministries and state departments show their programmes, and that artisans, weavers, MSMEs and entrepreneurs sell their products. The 2025 edition had more than 3,500 exhibitors, including exhibitors from 12 countries, and nearly 1.8 million visitors, according to the Indian embassy page.

Oneindia reports the following for 2026, and we could not confirm it on the ITPO page:

Partner states: Bihar, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
Focus states: Assam, Delhi, Jharkhand and West Bengal.
More than 3,500 exhibitors expected, including states, ministries, public sector bodies, MSMEs, start-ups and artisans.
A Kids' Play Zone, food courts and a Hall of Inspiration for start-ups, plus ticketed cultural and music shows.

IITF Ticket Price: What Is Known

ITPO had not published 2026 ticket prices when we checked on 4 November 2026. The prices below are from 2025, reported by Republic World and LatestLY. Expect 2026 to be similar, but that is an expectation and not an announcement.

Visitor	Weekday (2025)	Weekend (2025)
Adult	80 rupees	150 rupees
Child	40 rupees	60 rupees
Senior citizen	Free	Free
Person with disability	Free	Free

One guide reported higher business day tickets in 2025, 500 rupees for adults and 200 for children, but we found it in only one source, so confirm on the official site.

Where Tickets Were Sold in 2025

Online on the ITPO fair website, indiatradefair.com, after you register with a mobile number and an OTP.
At 55 Delhi Metro stations, but not at Supreme Court station according to one guide.
On the Delhi Metro Saarthi app.

Buy only from the official ITPO site, the metro counters or the metro app. A seller on social media or WhatsApp who offers tickets at a discount, or asks for a payment link, is a scam risk. We do not sell IITF tickets.

IITF Timings

2026 timings were not published when we checked. For the public days of 2025, Republic World gives 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM, while LatestLY gives two figures, 9:30 AM and 10 AM as the start, with 7:30 PM as the end and entry closing at 5:30 PM. Because the sources disagree, plan to arrive by 10 AM and enter before 5 PM.

How to Reach Bharat Mandapam by Metro

The nearest station is Supreme Court on the Delhi Metro Blue Line, which was earlier named Pragati Maidan. Indraprastha, also on the Blue Line, is one stop away. Delhi Traffic Police usually warn of jams on Mathura Road, Bhairon Marg, Ring Road, Shershah Road and Purana Qila Road during the fair, so the metro is the safest choice on weekends.

From	How to reach	Note
New Delhi Railway Station	Cab or auto to the venue	Check the metro app for the best route on the day
Any Blue Line station	Ride to Supreme Court	Direct on the Blue Line
Delhi Airport (T3)	Cab to the venue or Airport Express then a cab	Allow extra time in the evening
Hotels near Connaught Place	Cab or a short metro ride	Peak jams are on weekend evenings

The entry gates reported for 2025 were Gates 3 and 4 on Bhairon Road and Gates 6 and 10 on Mathura Road, according to one guide. Gate use can change, so follow the signs and the notices at the venue.

A Practical IITF Visit Plan

Pick a weekday. Weekday tickets cost less in 2025 and the halls are less crowded.
Reach by 10 AM, and book the ticket the night before.
Start with the state pavilions, since these have the handicrafts and food most visitors want.
Keep the evening for the food courts and a walk in the open area.
Leave before 6:30 PM to avoid the exit queue at the metro.

What to Buy at IITF

Handloom and handicrafts from state pavilions, such as textiles, wood work and metal work.
Regional food products and spices from the partner and focus states.
Home and kitchen items from MSME stalls.
Gifts for family, which are easy to pack when you travel by train.

Compare prices before you buy, ask for a bill, and check return terms. For heavy purchases, book a cab from the venue instead of the metro.

Tips for Families, Elders and First Time Visitors

Carry a photo ID, water and a power bank. Phone signal can be weak inside large halls.
Wear comfortable shoes. The halls are large and you will walk a long way.
Seniors and persons with disabilities enter free, as in 2025. Carry proof of age or a disability card.
Avoid the weekend if you travel with young children or elders.
Keep cash and small notes for small stalls, and check the card machine before you buy.
Do not give your OTP or card details to anyone who calls about tickets.

Visiting IITF from Another City or Country

IITF is a good reason to combine shopping with a Delhi trip. You can add the Taj Mahal in a day with our Agra one day itinerary, read the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort plan or the Agra travel guide 2026. Pilgrims can read Delhi to Ayodhya by road, train and flight or the 5 day sacred triangle plan.

Visitors from abroad should read how we handle everything after you land and the 5 day NRI itinerary. The November festival season also covers Dev Deepawali in Varanasi and Kartik Maas in Ayodhya.

Plan Your Delhi Trade Fair Trip with Your Travel Partner

Your Travel Partner is a travel company based in Ayodhya that arranges trips across India for visitors from every state and from other countries. For IITF we handle the travel around the fair.

Airport and railway pickups in Delhi: airport and railway station.
A cab for the day with a fixed return time: cab service.
Rooms in Delhi through our hotel booking.
Delhi with Agra, Ayodhya or Varanasi in a custom package.
Send your dates, city and group size on WhatsApp or the enquiry form.

We do not sell IITF tickets or exhibitor stalls. See the packages page, read our reviews, learn about us or check the cancellation policy before you book.

Common Mistakes

Planning for 14 November when the 2026 opening is reported as 13 November.
Going on a business day without a trade pass.
Buying tickets from an unofficial seller.
Driving to Mathura Road on a weekend evening.
Assuming 2025 prices and timings will repeat in 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does IITF 2026 start and end?

IITF 2026 is reported to run from 13 to 27 November at Bharat Mandapam, Delhi. The Tribune reported that the opening moved one day earlier than the usual 14 November.

Where is IITF 2026 held?

At Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. ITPO is the organiser.

Which are the public days of IITF 2026?

Oneindia reports that the public is admitted from 19 November. In 2025 the public days were 19 to 27 November. We could not see the final split on the ITPO page.

How much is the IITF ticket in 2026?

ITPO had not published 2026 prices when we checked on 4 November 2026. In 2025 adults paid 80 rupees on weekdays and 150 on weekends.

Is IITF entry free for senior citizens?

In 2025 senior citizens and persons with disabilities entered free. Confirm the 2026 rule with ITPO.

What are the IITF timings?

2026 timings are not published. In 2025 the public hours were reported as 9:30 or 10 AM to 7:30 PM, with entry closing around 5:30 PM.

Which metro station is nearest to Bharat Mandapam?

Supreme Court on the Blue Line, earlier called Pragati Maidan. Indraprastha is one stop away.

Where can I buy IITF tickets?

In 2025 tickets were sold on the ITPO fair website, at 55 Delhi Metro stations and on the Saarthi app. Use official channels only.

Which gates are used for IITF?

One guide reported Gates 3 and 4 on Bhairon Road and Gates 6 and 10 on Mathura Road for 2025. Gates can change, so follow venue notices.

What is the theme of IITF 2026?

The theme is Vikas aur Virasat, meaning development and heritage.

Which states are partner states at IITF 2026?

Oneindia reports Bihar, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh as partner states, and Assam, Delhi, Jharkhand and West Bengal as focus states. ITPO had not confirmed this on the page we could read.

Which is the best day to visit IITF?

A weekday on the public days, since tickets cost less in 2025 and the crowd is smaller. Weekends are the busiest.

Can I drive to IITF?

You can, but Delhi Traffic Police usually advise avoiding Mathura Road, Bhairon Marg, Ring Road, Shershah Road and Purana Qila Road during the fair. The metro is easier.

Can foreign visitors go to IITF?

Yes, public days are open to visitors. Carry a passport copy or other photo ID. Entry rules are set by ITPO.

Can Your Travel Partner arrange my Delhi trip for IITF?

Yes. We arrange cabs, pickups, hotels and multi-day routes from Delhi. We do not sell IITF tickets or stalls.

Conclusion

IITF 2026 is reported for 13 to 27 November at Bharat Mandapam, with the public expected from 19 November. Ticket prices and timings were still unannounced on 4 November, so use the 2025 figures only as a guide, buy tickets from official channels, and travel by metro to Supreme Court station. For cabs, hotels and a Delhi plan, message us on WhatsApp.