• By Akansha Pandey
  • Fri, 14 Nov 2025 03:50 PM (IST)
  • Source:Jagran News Network
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The 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025 commenced at Bharat Mandapam on Friday, formally inaugurated by CM Rekha Gupta who lit the ceremonial lamp. Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Jitin Prasad, will also be in attendance.

This year's event is organised on the theme of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat'. Spanning a total area of 190,000 square metres, the fair features participation from 12 countries, 30 states and union territories, 55 government departments, and 390 private companies.

After the inauguration, CM Rekha Gupta visited various stalls, praising the handicrafts, agricultural products, and technological innovations showcased at the stalls of Bihar, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan. She also commended the textile industry and mineral products displayed by the focus state, Jharkhand.

"The objective of the IITF 2025 fair is not only to promote trade but also to present India's cultural and commercial heritage on a global level," CM Rekha Gupta said.

Visitor Information: Dates, Timings And Tickets

Dates And Visitor Access

Event Duration: The fair will be held until November 27.

Business Days: The first 5 days are reserved for business visitors.

General Public: The remaining 9 days will be open to the general public.

Timings And Entry

  • Fair Hours: 10:00 am to 7:30 pm.
  • Last Entry: Entry will be permitted only until 5:30 pm.
  • Entry Gates: Entry is available through gates 3, 4, 6, and 10.
  • Ticket Pricing: Ticket prices remain the same as last year:

- Business Days (First 5):

  • Adult: Rs 500
  • Children: Rs 150 to Rs 200

- Normal Days (General Public):

  • Adult: Rs 80
  • Children: Rs 40

- Weekends And Holidays (General Public):

  • Adult: Rs 150
  • Children: Rs 60

- Package Tickets

  • Business Package (First 5 days): Rs 1,800
  • General Package (Remaining 9 days): Rs 800
  • Full 14-Day Package: Rs 2,000

Cultural Programmes

Cultural programmes will be held in the open-air amphitheatres located near Halls No. 1, 2 and 5.

On this occasion, CM Rekha Gupta stated that the fair being held at Bharat Mandapam incorporates commercial as well as cultural and artistic elements, which showcases India's diversity and unity on a global stage.

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