The mango that broke a market
It is peak mango season in India. The Alphonso harvest is at its richest, the Kesar at its most fragrant.
The 44th edition of India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025 highlights the potential of ‘aspirational India’ as an emerging economic power of the world.
The most popular 14-day mega global trade event in Delhi commenced at Bharat Mandapam here from November 14.
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Inspired by “Viksit Bharat @ 2047” vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with focus on the theme “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat”, the IITF also features a globally confident, technologically advanced and economically resilient country.
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This year, the fair has elicited a comprehensive participation from government departments, PSUs, MSMEs, Start-ups, and foreign exhibitors underlines IITF’s growing role as a global meeting point for trade, technology, and cultural exchange.
On the socio-economic front too, the participants of SARAS, Jute Manufactures development council, Small and medium enterprises, handlooms, handicrafts, Coir Board, Khadi and Village industries etc feature achievements of traditional sectors in proper perspective to reinforce their global appeal and standing.
Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada, who inaugurated the 44th IITF at Bharat Mandapam here on Friday said such events are imperative to make a self-reliant India.
The minister mentioned that under the visionary leadership of the Prime Minister, India has emerged as a global brand synonymous with innovation, resilience, and growth.
He noted that India’s rising stature on the world stage is a testament to the country’s strengthened economic fundamentals, robust policy frameworks, and expanding global partnerships.
The minister emphasised that this transformation has positioned India as a trusted hub for trade, investment, and opportunity, reinforcing its role as a driving force in the global economy.
Jitin Prasada, who is also Minister of State for the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) inaugurated the MeitY Pavilion at the 44th IITF at Bharat Mandapam.
The pavilion brings together three major thematic zones that is Digital India, IndiaAI, and MyGov, offering visitors an immersive view of India’s vision for digital public infrastructure, artificial intelligence for social good, and participatory governance.
As a run-up to the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, a major initiative revealed at the pavilion is the IndiaAI Zone, highlighting India’s commitment to building safe, trusted, and inclusive AI ecosystems. Designed to illustrate India’s journey from “Action to Impact,” the zone showcases the nation’s progress in responsible AI and offers visitors an engaging preview of the Summit.
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