Many throng Manipur pavilion
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR

Imphal, November 14 2026: The Manipur pavilion of the 45th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2026 being held at Bharat Mandapam, Delhi witnessed an encouraging turnout of visitors and business firms today.

All 18 participating stalls at the Manipur pavilion are now fully open and operational, showcasing a diverse range of indigenous handloom, handicraft, processed food products, and local enterprises.

Throughout the day-designated as a Business-to- Business (B2B) day-the pavilion attracted significant interest from corporate buyers, trade delegates, and domestic and international visitors.

Vivek Kumar Devangan, Secretary (National Commission for Schedule Caste), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, visited the Manipur pavilion today to review the arrangements and interact with the participating entrepreneurs and artisans.

During his visit, he inspected all 18 stalls, enquired about buyer responses, and encouraged the exhibitors to leverage the platform for expanding market linkages and securing B2B partnerships.

Later in the evening, Nidhi Kesarwani, Joint Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, visited the stalls where she also interacted with participants.

She commended the Department of Trade, Commerce and Industry for the seamless organization of the pavilion and also encouraged the participating entrepreneurs and enterprises.

Reflecting steady commercial traction on the second day of the fair, cumulative sales across all 18 stalls at the Manipur pavilion reached Rs 1,34,280 as of 5:30 pm .

Exhibitors reported brisk retail interest alongside promising trade enquiries from visiting business houses.

Running under the overarching theme "Vikas aur Virasat" the 45th India International Trade Fair will continue at Bharat Mandapam till November 27, 2026 .

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