UP International Trade Show 2026 records Rs 15,500 crore business potential

The fourth edition of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS) concluded here on Tuesday with 4,400 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) worth around Rs 6,500 crore being signed and potential business estimated at Rs 15,500 crore, according to the Uttar Pradesh government.

The five-day trade show was held from September 25 to 29 at the India Expo Centre and Mart. It brought together the state’s MSMEs, exporters and manufacturers with domestic and international buyers, the government said.

According to the government, 4,400 MoUs worth around USD 680 million (approximately Rs 6,500 crore) were signed during the event. Business enquiries received during the trade show indicated potential business worth around Rs 15,500 crore.

Official figures from the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) showed that 41,500 B2B and business meetings were recorded during the event. Of these, 13,500 took place in the Reverse Buyers-Sellers Meet (RBSM) area, while around 28,000 business interactions were recorded in the main exhibition area, the government said.

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The interactions gave domestic and international buyers an opportunity to explore business partnerships with entrepreneurs and manufacturers from Uttar Pradesh, it said.

𝗨𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗵’𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗜𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆!

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— Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (@UPIntrTradeShow) September 28, 2026

The trade show recorded total attendance of 5,98,693 visitors and business buyers. This included 1,74,990 domestic business buyers and 4,23,703 general visitors, according to the government.

The Uttar Pradesh government said UPITS emerged as its largest and most extensive edition so far in terms of business and participation. The event was held in line with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s vision of providing the state’s products and enterprises with a global platform.

Compared with 2025, the number of B2B meetings rose from 31,650 to 41,500, an increase of 31.12 per cent, according to official figures.

Meetings with foreign buyers in the RBSM area increased 123.1 per cent, from 6,050 to 13,500. Meetings in the main exhibition area rose 9.38 per cent.

The number of MoUs increased 12.82 per cent from 3,900 in 2025 to 4,400 this year. Their estimated value rose 142.54 per cent, from Rs 2,680 crore (USD 425 million) to Rs 6,500 crore (USD 680 million), the government said.

Potential business also increased from Rs 12,500 crore last year to Rs 15,500 crore this year, marking a rise of 24 per cent, it said.

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UPITS also expanded its international participation this year with six partner countries — Russia, Austria, Japan, Singapore, Belarus and Vietnam. Russia was the sole partner country at the previous edition.

A fitting finale to five incredible days at #UPITS2026.

Hon’ble Minister of Textiles, Government of India, Shri Giriraj Singh, joined the Valedictory Ceremony and felicitated the teams and organisations whose dedication made this edition possible.

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— Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (@UPIntrTradeShow) September 29, 2026

According to the government, foreign delegations showed particular interest in Uttar Pradesh’s manufacturing, IT, electronics, textiles and agri-food processing sectors.

The government’s One District, One Cuisine (ODOC) initiative was another major attraction for domestic and international buyers, it said.

Traditional crafts, handloom products, brassware, carpets, leather products and distinctive agricultural products from all 75 districts were showcased to buyers from across India and abroad.

The government said direct engagement between MSMEs and local artisans and international companies, including the receipt of direct orders, helped make the trade show’s business outcomes more practical and result-oriented.

According to the Uttar Pradesh government, the trade show marks a significant step towards the state’s objective of becoming a one-trillion-dollar economy.