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Business events in India

Trade fairs, expos and industry meetings worth knowing about at each level of the ladder, from government, government-recognised and industry organisers.

Dates change; always confirm on the organiser's official site before you book travel or a stall. Dates last checked: 5 October 2026. Events that have already ended are left out.

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Upcoming, with dates

7–10 Oct 2026
India Mobile Congress (IMC)
Government Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and COAI
Where: New Delhi (Yashobhoomi)
Asia's largest telecom and digital-tech show with the ASPIRE startup programme: tech startups meet telcos, investors and government.
4 New products Official site
About this date
PIB, 29 Jul 2026: 10th edition, 7-10 Oct 2026, Yashobhoomi.
13–17 Oct 2026
IHGF Delhi Fair (Autumn) - handicrafts, home, gifts
Government-recognised Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH)
Where: Greater Noida (India Expo Centre & Mart)
Foreign buyers place orders for home decor, gifts and lifestyle goods: traders and sourcing agents can find export buyers and suppliers.
1 Trader Official site
About this date
Official IHGF/EPCH site: 62nd IHGF Delhi Fair Autumn 2026, 13-17 Oct 2026. EPCH has also published Autumn 2027: 15-19 Oct 2027.
22–24 Oct 2026
India Chem
Government Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals (Govt of India) with FICCI
Where: Mumbai (NESCO)
Chemicals, petrochemicals and agrochemicals sourcing and investment show with buyer-seller meets.
3 Manufacturer Official site
About this date
Official site indiachem.in: 14th edition, 22-24 Oct 2026, NESCO Mumbai.
13–27 Nov 2026
India International Trade Fair (IITF), 45th edition
Government India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Where: New Delhi (Bharat Mandapam)
India's biggest mixed trade-plus-public fair: traders can find new suppliers and test products on lakhs of visitors; MSMEs can get subsidised stalls in the MSME pavilion.
1 Trader2 Dealer Official site
About this date
The Tribune, 30 Sep 2026: Centre directed ITPO to open on 13 Nov instead of 14 Nov; fair runs 13-27 Nov 2026. Older ITPO/DC-MSME pages still show 14-27 Nov - recheck indiatradefair.com before publishing. First 5 days are business days.
17–19 Nov 2026
Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS)
Government Government of Karnataka
Where: Bengaluru (BIEC)
Big state-run tech and deep-tech event with startup pavilion, pitches and R&D labs: strong for tech startups seeking investors and partners.
4 New products Official site
About this date
Official site bengalurutechsummit.com: 29th edition, 17-19 Nov 2026, BIEC.
23–26 Nov 2026
CPHI & PMEC India (pharma ingredients and machinery)
Industry body Informa Markets
Where: New Delhi (Yashobhoomi) and Greater Noida (IEML)
Largest pharma supply-chain show in India: API, excipient, packaging and machinery suppliers meet pharma buyers.
3 Manufacturer Official site
About this date
Official CPHI FAQ: CPHI India 23-25 Nov 2026 (Yashobhoomi); PMEC India 24-26 Nov 2026 (IEML, Greater Noida).
8–10 Jan 2027
Indusfood
Government-recognised Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI) with Department of Commerce
Where: Greater Noida (India Expo Centre & Mart)
Overseas food buyers come to source from India: a good place for food traders and small food makers to find export orders and private-label deals.
1 Trader3 Manufacturer Official site indusfood.co.in did not load when we checked on 6 Oct 2026, so no link for now. Search for Indusfood by TPCI.
About this date
Official site indusfood.co.in (Indusfood 2027: 8-10 Jan 2027).
10–12 Jan 2027
Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit
Government Government of Gujarat
Where: Gandhinagar (Mahatma Mandir)
State investment summit with trade show, reverse buyer-seller meets and vendor development: good for manufacturers looking at Gujarat expansion or OEM tie-ups.
3 Manufacturer4 New products Official site
About this date
Official site vibrantgujarat.com: 11th edition, 10-12 Jan 2027, Mahatma Mandir.
16 Jan 2027
National Startup Day and Startup India Innovation Week
Government DPIIT (Startup India), Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Where: New Delhi and across states
National Startup Awards and state startup rankings are announced here; a key time for DPIIT-recognised startups to get visibility and connect with schemes.
4 New products Official site
About this date
16 January declared National Startup Day (2022); DPIIT holds Startup India Innovation Week around it (PIB). 2026 event held 16 Jan 2026 at Bharat Mandapam with National Startup Awards 5.0 results. Exact 2027 programme dates not yet announced.
21–27 Jan 2027
IMTEX (machine tools & manufacturing technology)
Industry body Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers' Association (IMTMA)
Where: Bengaluru (BIEC)
Biggest machine-tool show in South Asia: manufacturers compare machines, automation and tooling before investing in capacity.
3 Manufacturer Official site
About this date
Official site imtex.in: IMTEX, Tooltech & Digital Manufacturing 2027, 21-27 Jan 2027, BIEC.
28–29 Jan 2027
India International Seafood Show (IISS)
Government-recognised Seafood Exporters Association of India (SEAI), supported by Department of Fisheries
Where: Kochi
Main meeting point for seafood exporters, processors and foreign buyers.
1 Trader Official site
About this date
SEAI official page: 25th edition, 28-29 Jan 2027, Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty.
28–31 Jan 2027
India Energy Week
Government-recognised Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (patron); organised by Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry (FIPI)
Where: Kolkata (2027); earlier editions in Goa
Oil, gas and energy companies' supplier meet: for manufacturers supplying equipment and services to the energy sector.
3 Manufacturer Official site
About this date
Economic Times / PSU Watch citing Petroleum Ministry: IEW 2027 in Kolkata, 28-31 Jan 2027. Official site indiaenergyweek.com does not yet show dates.
4–9 Feb 2027
Bharat Mobility Global Expo (successor to Auto Expo)
Government-recognised Industry associations, supported by Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Where: New Delhi (Bharat Mandapam and Yashobhoomi)
India's main vehicle, parts, tyre and EV show: dealers see what's coming, suppliers meet OEM buyers, and mobility startups get a dedicated space.
2 Dealer3 Manufacturer4 New products Official site
About this date
Official site bharat-mobility.com and Ministry of Commerce statement (Jul 2025): 3rd edition 4-9 Feb 2027 at Bharat Mandapam; shows at Yashobhoomi run 4-7 Feb 2027.
8–12 Feb 2027
Aero India
Government Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence
Where: Bengaluru (Yelahanka)
Asia's largest aerospace and defence show: MSMEs and startups can meet defence PSUs and global primes for supply, offset and technology tie-ups.
3 Manufacturer4 New products Official site
About this date
PIB, 2 Sep 2026: 16th Aero India, 8-12 Feb 2027, Air Force Station Yelahanka.
11–13 Feb 2027
ACREX India (HVAC & refrigeration)
Industry body ISHRAE (Indian Society of Heating, Refrigerating & Air Conditioning Engineers)
Where: Greater Noida (India Expo Centre & Mart)
Launch platform for AC and refrigeration brands: consumer-durable dealers and installers can see new models and brand schemes before summer season.
2 Dealer Official site
About this date
Official site acrex.in: ACREX India 2027, 11-13 Feb 2027, India Expo Centre & Mart.
20–24 Feb 2027
ELECRAMA
Industry body Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers' Association (IEEMA)
Where: Greater Noida (India Expo Mart)
World's largest electrical equipment show: electrical makers meet utilities and foreign buyers; dealers of cables, switchgear and fans see new products.
3 Manufacturer Official site
About this date
Official site elecrama.com and AIR News (8 Apr 2026): 17th edition, 20-24 Feb 2027.
28 Feb 2027
National Science Day
Government Department of Science & Technology (DST)
Where: All India (labs open to public)
Labs across India hold open days: a low-cost way for R&D-led founders to meet scientists and spot technologies.
4 New products Official site
About this date
Fixed annual date (Raman Effect, 1928). 2026 theme: 'Women in Science: Catalyzing Viksit Bharat' (DST).
2–6 Mar 2027
AAHAR - The International Food & Hospitality Fair
Government ITPO with Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Where: New Delhi (Bharat Mandapam)
Main B2B fair for food, beverage, kitchen and hotel supplies: FMCG and food traders meet brands, distributors and hotel/restaurant buyers in one place.
1 Trader Official site
About this date
ITPO announcement at close of AAHAR 2026, reported by FoodTechBiz (14 Mar 2026). Some third-party listings show 25 Feb-7 Mar 2027 - confirm on itpo.gov.in.
15–19 Mar 2027
IHGF Delhi Fair (Spring) - handicrafts, home, gifts
Government-recognised Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH)
Where: Greater Noida (India Expo Centre & Mart)
Second buying season each year for gifts and home goods: traders can get next season's orders.
1 Trader Official site
About this date
EPCH page 'IHGF Delhi Fair - Spring & Autumn Edition Dates 2027-2030' (Spring 2027: 15-19 Mar 2027).
23–25 Mar 2027
Convergence India Expo
Industry body Exhibitions India Group
Where: New Delhi (Bharat Mandapam)
Long-running digital tech expo (telecom, IoT, smart cities, startups): for tech product startups looking for buyers and channel partners.
4 New products Official site
About this date
Official site convergenceindia.org: 34th edition, 23-25 Mar 2027.
26 Apr 2027
World Intellectual Property Day
Government WIPO (UN); observed in India by DPIIT / Office of the CGPDTM
Where: New Delhi and IP offices
Annual reminder to protect patents, designs and trademarks; IP offices run workshops and startup IP help around this date.
4 New products Official site
About this date
Fixed annual date (WIPO). 2026 India celebration held by CGPDTM-DPIIT with FICCI at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi (PIB).
11 May 2027
National Technology Day
Government Department of Science & Technology / Technology Development Board
Where: New Delhi (main event)
Government showcases ready-to-license Indian technologies and gives TDB technology awards: useful for firms looking for technology to license.
4 New products Official site
About this date
Fixed annual date. 2026 national programme held 11 May 2026 at BRIC-NII, New Delhi, with technology transfers and an indigenous-technology compendium (PIB/DST).
27 Jun 2027
International MSME Day (Udyami Bharat - MSME Day)
Government Ministry of MSME (UN-declared day, 27 June)
Where: New Delhi (main event) and across states
The Ministry often launches new MSME schemes, portals and awards on this day: worth watching for new support you can claim.
1 Trader2 Dealer3 Manufacturer Official site
About this date
Fixed annual date. MSME Day 2026 was held 27 Jun 2026 at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi (PIB), where new schemes/portals were launched.
16 Jul 2027
ICAR Foundation Day
Government Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
Where: New Delhi and ICAR institutes
ICAR releases new crop varieties and commercialises agri and food technologies: a source of licensable tech for agri and food businesses.
4 New products Official site
About this date
Fixed annual date. On 16 Jul 2026 (98th Foundation Day) ICAR released 17 technologies and ICAR-NDRI commercialised 8 technologies.
26 Sep 2027
CSIR Foundation Day
Government Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
Where: New Delhi and CSIR labs across India
CSIR labs open their doors and showcase technologies available for transfer: useful for tech-transfer-based businesses.
4 New products Official site
About this date
Fixed annual date. 85th Foundation Day held 26 Sep 2026, NASC Complex, New Delhi; CSIR labs hold open days.
19–22 Jan 2028
India Rubber Expo (IRE)
Industry body All India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA)
Where: Chennai (2028); venue rotates
Tyre and rubber-products show: tyre dealers and rubber-goods makers meet raw-material suppliers, machinery firms and brands.
2 Dealer3 Manufacturer Official site
About this date
Official site indiarubberexpo.in: IRE 2028, 19-22 Jan 2028, Chennai Trade Centre (2026 edition held 7-10 Apr 2026, New Delhi).
3–5 Feb 2028
ACMA Automechanika New Delhi
Industry body Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) with Messe Frankfurt India
Where: New Delhi (Yashobhoomi)
India's main auto aftermarket show: spare-part dealers, distributors and workshops meet component makers.
2 Dealer3 Manufacturer Official site
About this date
Official show site: next edition 3-5 Feb 2028, Yashobhoomi (IICC), New Delhi.

Date not yet announced

These events happen regularly, but the next dates were not published when we last checked. They are grouped by the month they are usually held.

Every month

Every month (usually first week)Date not yet announced
FADA monthly vehicle retail data release
Industry body Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA)
Where: All India
The best monthly reading of real showroom demand by vehicle segment and region: auto dealers can benchmark their sales and stock.
2 Dealer Official site
About this date
FADA publishes previous month's retail (registration) data in the first week of each month, e.g. August 2026 data released 7 Sep 2026.

Usually in October

Usually August, September or OctoberDate not yet announced
Global Fintech Fest (GFF)
Industry body Payments Council of India, NPCI and Fintech Convergence Council
Where: Mumbai (Jio World Centre)
Main fintech event in India, with regulators attending: for fintech startups and businesses adopting digital payments and credit.
4 New products Official site
About this date
2026 edition held 8-11 Sep 2026, Jio World Centre, Mumbai (official FAQ); 2027 dates not announced.

Usually in November

Usually November, February or MarchDate not yet announced
India Engineering Sourcing Show (IESS)
Government-recognised EEPC India (Engineering Export Promotion Council, Ministry of Commerce)
Where: Chennai/Mumbai (varies)
Reverse buyer-seller show where foreign buyers come to source engineering goods from Indian MSMEs.
3 Manufacturer Official site
About this date
IESS XII held 27-29 Nov 2024, Chennai. IESS XIII is listed for 2027 but dates/venue not yet announced.
Usually November or DecemberDate not yet announced
India International Science Festival (IISF)
Government Ministry of Science & Technology / Ministry of Earth Sciences with Vijnana Bharati
Where: Venue changes every year
Large government science fair with startup and technology expos: for R&D founders to show products and meet labs.
4 New products Official site
About this date
11th edition held 6-9 Dec 2025, Panchkula (PIB). 2026 dates and venue not announced.

Usually in December

Usually DecemberDate not yet announced
Smart India Hackathon (SIH) Grand Finale
Government Ministry of Education Innovation Cell and AICTE
Where: Multiple nodal centres
Ministries and companies post real problem statements; businesses can submit problems and scout student teams and early startups.
4 New products Official site
About this date
SIH 2026 idea submission deadline 5 Oct 2026 (sih.gov.in); grand finale dates not yet announced (previous finales in December).

Usually in February

Usually February or JulyDate not yet announced
Bharat Tex
Government-recognised Bharat Tex Trade Federation (textile export promotion councils and industry bodies), supported by Ministry of Textiles
Where: New Delhi (Bharat Mandapam)
Whole textile chain under one roof: textile traders and garment/fabric makers meet global buyers and new suppliers.
1 Trader3 Manufacturer Official site
About this date
2026 edition held 14-17 Jul 2026 (PIB, 2 Jul 2026); earlier editions were in February. Next edition dates not yet published.
Usually FebruaryDate not yet announced
NASSCOM Technology & Leadership Forum (NTLF)
Industry body NASSCOM
Where: Mumbai
IT industry's flagship forum: tech startups and services firms follow AI and enterprise tech trends and meet large IT buyers.
4 New products Official site
About this date
2026 edition held Feb 2026 (Mumbai); 2027 dates not announced.
Usually February or MarchDate not yet announced
Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela
Government ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI)
Where: New Delhi (IARI Pusa campus)
Agri-tech fair where IARI shows new varieties, machines and technologies, many available for licensing to agri startups and input businesses.
4 New products Official site
About this date
2026 edition held 25-27 Feb 2026 at IARI, New Delhi (ICAR); 2027 dates not announced.

Usually in March

Usually March or AprilDate not yet announced
Startup Mahakumbh
Industry body Led by FICCI, ASSOCHAM, NASSCOM, TiE, IVCA and Bootstrap Foundation, with support from DPIIT
Where: New Delhi (Bharat Mandapam)
Large startup expo with investors, mentors and GeM/SIDBI participation, organised by industry bodies with DPIIT support.
4 New products Official site
About this date
Editions held 18-20 Mar 2024 and 3-5 Apr 2025 at Bharat Mandapam (startupmahakumbh.org). No 2026 or 2027 edition found for this DPIIT-supported event. Note: a different event run by AICRA uses the same name (listed for 12-13 Mar 2027); don't confuse the two.

Usually in July

Usually JulyDate not yet announced
India Energy Storage Week (IESW)
Industry body India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA)
Where: New Delhi (Yashobhoomi)
Batteries, EV and charging focus: EV dealers, battery makers and clean-energy startups track technology and supply-chain localisation.
3 Manufacturer4 New products Official site
About this date
12th edition held 8-10 Jul 2026, Yashobhoomi; 2027 dates not announced.

Usually in August

Usually August or SeptemberDate not yet announced
FADA Auto Retail Conclave
Industry body Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA)
Where: New Delhi
Dealer-focused meet where OEMs, lenders and policymakers discuss dealer margins, inventory, finance and regulation.
2 Dealer Official site
About this date
8th edition held 1 Sep 2026, New Delhi; 2027 date not announced.
Usually AugustDate not yet announced
GeM Foundation Day and GeM Samvaad seller outreach
Government Government e-Marketplace (GeM), Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Where: New Delhi and state capitals
Selling to government buyers through GeM is open to traders, dealers and MSMEs; these events explain rules and connect sellers with PSU and government buyers.
1 Trader3 Manufacturer Official site
About this date
GeM's 10th Foundation Day celebrations ran in early Aug 2026 (buyer meet 5 Aug, seller roundtable 10 Aug, per news report 31 Jul 2026). GeM Samvaad / vendor development programmes are held in different states without a fixed calendar.

Usually in September

Usually SeptemberDate not yet announced
ACMA Annual Session
Industry body Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA)
Where: New Delhi
Where component makers hear OEM sourcing plans, export trends and government policy: key for auto-parts suppliers.
2 Dealer3 Manufacturer Official site
About this date
66th Annual Session held 2 Sep 2026, Taj Palace, New Delhi; 2027 date not announced.
Usually SeptemberDate not yet announced
SEMICON India
Government-recognised SEMI with India Semiconductor Mission (MeitY)
Where: New Delhi (Yashobhoomi)
Semiconductor and electronics supply-chain show: for electronics makers and deep-tech startups following India's chip push.
3 Manufacturer4 New products Official site
About this date
2026 edition held 17-19 Sep 2026, Yashobhoomi (official FAQ / ISM); 2027 dates not announced.
Usually SeptemberDate not yet announced
SIAM Annual Convention
Industry body Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM)
Where: New Delhi
Sets the auto industry's outlook and policy agenda for the year: useful context for dealers and component suppliers.
2 Dealer Official site
About this date
66th convention held 3 Sep 2026, Taj Palace, New Delhi; 2027 date not announced.
Usually SeptemberDate not yet announced
UP International Trade Show (UPITS)
Government Government of Uttar Pradesh (with India Expo Centre & Mart)
Where: Greater Noida (India Expo Centre & Mart)
State-backed B2B/B2C show for UP products (ODOP, MSME goods): useful for traders sourcing from UP clusters and small makers looking for buyers.
1 Trader3 Manufacturer Official site
About this date
2026 edition (4th) held 25-29 Sep 2026 per official site; 2027 dates not yet published.
Usually SeptemberDate not yet announced
World Food India
Government Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI)
Where: New Delhi (Bharat Mandapam)
Government's flagship food-processing show: food traders, processors and food-tech startups meet buyers, investors and scheme officials.
1 Trader3 Manufacturer4 New products Official site
About this date
2026 main edition dates not confirmed on official sites (2025 edition: 25-28 Sep 2025, Bharat Mandapam, per PMO/PIB). MoFPI circular of 17 Jun 2026 cancelled all four regional WFI events planned for FY 2026-27.
Usually SeptemberDate not yet announced
iPHEX (International Pharma Exhibition)
Government-recognised Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India (Pharmexcil)
Where: New Delhi (Bharat Mandapam)
Export-focused pharma show with foreign regulators and buyers: for pharma and medical product makers seeking export markets.
3 Manufacturer Official site
About this date
2026 edition held 7-9 Sep 2026, Bharat Mandapam (Pharmexcil circular); 2027 dates not announced.

Key business dates

Tax and filing deadlines, the Union Budget and the festive season: dates to plan cash and stock around. They apply to most businesses, so they are not filtered by level.

20 Oct – 8 Nov 2026Next one. Usually October or November.
Dussehra to Diwali festive buying season
Government Gazetted holidays: Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT), Government of India
Where: All India
Peak sales weeks for FMCG, vehicles, durables and gifts: stock, credit and staffing plans for traders and dealers revolve around these dates.
1 Trader2 Dealer Official site
About this date
DoPT list of Central Government holidays 2026: Dussehra Tue 20 Oct 2026, Diwali Sun 8 Nov 2026 (Delhi). Navratri and Dhanteras dates vary by region and are not on the gazetted list.
31 Oct 2026Next one. Usually April or October.
MSME Form-1 half-yearly return (payments delayed beyond 45 days)
Government Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)
Where: All India
If you supply bigger companies, this is when they have to report what they still owe you: a good time to follow up on overdue payments.
3 Manufacturer Official site
About this date
Companies that owe micro/small suppliers for more than 45 days must report by 31 Oct (Apr-Sep half) and 30 Apr (Oct-Mar half). Next due 31 Oct 2026, then 30 Apr 2027.
15 Dec 2026Next one. Usually June, September, December or March.
Advance tax instalments
Government Income Tax Department (CBDT)
Where: All India
Cash-flow dates every owner should put on the calendar so tax payments don't squeeze working capital.
1 Trader2 Dealer3 Manufacturer Official site
About this date
Income-tax Act 2025 s.408 / incometax.gov.in: cumulative 15% by 15 Jun, 45% by 15 Sep, 75% by 15 Dec, 100% by 15 Mar (presumptive-scheme taxpayers: full amount by 15 Mar). Next instalment 15 Dec 2026, then 15 Mar 2027.
31 Dec 2026
GST annual return (GSTR-9 / GSTR-9C) due date
Government CBIC / GST Council (GSTN portal)
Where: All India
Year-end check of all GST filings: mismatches with suppliers or dealers show up here, so traders and dealers should reconcile before the deadline.
1 Trader2 Dealer Official site
About this date
CGST Rule 80 / GST portal FAQ: due by 31 December after the financial year (FY 2025-26 return due 31 Dec 2026) unless CBIC extends by notification. Mandatory above Rs 2 crore turnover; GSTR-9C above Rs 5 crore.
Usually FebruaryDate not yet announced
Union Budget
Government Ministry of Finance, Government of India
Where: New Delhi
Changes to tax, customs duty, MSME credit and startup schemes take effect from 1 April: read it to reprice, re-plan and spot new schemes.
1 Trader2 Dealer3 Manufacturer4 New products Official site
About this date
By convention presented on 1 Feb every year since 2017; the date for Budget 2027-28 has not been officially notified yet.

50 of 50 researched entries shown (the rest have already ended). Organiser badges: Government a ministry, department or government body; Government-recognised an export promotion council or body set up or backed by a ministry; Industry body an industry association or private organiser.

Business events in India

Upcoming, with dates

India Mobile Congress (IMC)

IHGF Delhi Fair (Autumn) - handicrafts, home, gifts

India Chem

India International Trade Fair (IITF), 45th edition

Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS)

CPHI & PMEC India (pharma ingredients and machinery)

Indusfood

Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit

National Startup Day and Startup India Innovation Week

IMTEX (machine tools & manufacturing technology)

India International Seafood Show (IISS)

India Energy Week

Bharat Mobility Global Expo (successor to Auto Expo)

Aero India

ACREX India (HVAC & refrigeration)

ELECRAMA

National Science Day

AAHAR - The International Food & Hospitality Fair

IHGF Delhi Fair (Spring) - handicrafts, home, gifts

Convergence India Expo

World Intellectual Property Day

National Technology Day

International MSME Day (Udyami Bharat - MSME Day)

ICAR Foundation Day

CSIR Foundation Day

India Rubber Expo (IRE)

ACMA Automechanika New Delhi

Date not yet announced

Every month

FADA monthly vehicle retail data release

Usually in October

Global Fintech Fest (GFF)

Usually in November

India Engineering Sourcing Show (IESS)

India International Science Festival (IISF)

Usually in December

Smart India Hackathon (SIH) Grand Finale

Usually in February

Bharat Tex

NASSCOM Technology & Leadership Forum (NTLF)

Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela

Usually in March

Startup Mahakumbh

Usually in July

India Energy Storage Week (IESW)

Usually in August

FADA Auto Retail Conclave

GeM Foundation Day and GeM Samvaad seller outreach

Usually in September

ACMA Annual Session

SEMICON India

SIAM Annual Convention

UP International Trade Show (UPITS)

World Food India

iPHEX (International Pharma Exhibition)

Key business dates

Dussehra to Diwali festive buying season

MSME Form-1 half-yearly return (payments delayed beyond 45 days)

Advance tax instalments

GST annual return (GSTR-9 / GSTR-9C) due date

Union Budget