Digital News Guru Uttar Pradesh Desk:
As Uttar Pradesh forges ahead on its ambition to become a global manufacturing and trade powerhouse, the third edition of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS 2025) is poised to be a landmark event. Slated for September 25–29, 2025 at the India Expo Centre & Mart in Greater Noida, this edition promises unprecedented scale, strategic depth, and international engagement.
Event Overview & Scope
UPITS 2025 builds upon the success of its 2023 and 2024 predecessors—editions that featured over 2,000 exhibitors, attracted nearly half a million attendees, and generated export volumes exceeding Rs 2,200 crore. UPITS is now structured to deliver wider global outreach and deepen economic impact.
- Dates & Venue: The third edition of UPITS is scheduled from September 25 to 29, 2025, at the India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida.
- Scale & Reach:
- Over 500 international buyers from around 80 countries expected, with 340 already confirmed.
- Anticipated footfall of 1.25 lakh B2B visitors and about 4.25 lakh B2C visitors, making it the largest trade event in UP’s history.
- International expectations include up to 700 buyers, 120,000 B2B, and 400,000 B2C visitors, generating 150,000 business leads.
A Showcase of Diversity & Innovation
UPITS 2025 is not just large in scale—it’s broad in scope. The exhibition will spotlight 17 major sectors, spanning agriculture, electronics, defence, renewable energy, healthcare, textiles, tourism, real estate, and more.
Key initiatives like ODOP (One District One Product) will be in focus, connecting local artisans and district-specific specialties with global buyers.
UPITS will highlight flagship state schemes, including the Defence Industrial Corridor, Ganga Expressway, digital investment portal, and recently announced industrial promotion, MSME vendor development, and export-boosting policies.
Alignment with national drives like Make in India, Vocal for Local, and Aatmanirbhar Bharat remains central, positioning UPITS as a hub of innovation that bridges traditional craftsmanship and modern industry.
Strategic Global and Domestic Engagement
To elevate its global footprint, the UP government is aggressively leveraging Indian embassies and foreign missions, promoting UPITS across the world through a curated Hosted Buyer Program targeting trade bodies, chambers, and high-value buyers.
Domestically, a multi-tier publicity campaign spans airports, metro stations, bus terminals, and television channels. Urban showcases—including folk art performances—will spotlight UP’s cultural richness while drawing attention to its socio-economic potential.
Roadshows: Building Momentum Across India
- Delhi Launch:
- A high-impact roadshow in Delhi, chaired by Cabinet Minister Rakesh Sachan, laid out event highlights under the theme “Ultimate Sourcing Begins Here”. It offered insights on B2B offerings, ODOP displays, export zones, and investor sessions.
- Mumbai & Bengaluru Events:
- Mumbai event drew sourcing agencies and trade leads, spotlighting ODOP, MSME zones, and export clusters.
- In Bengaluru, UP showcased investor-friendly features like single-window clearances, expressway access, and land banks. The show expects 2,400+ exhibitors, 1.25 lakh B2B visitors, 4.5 lakh B2C visitors, and 550+ buyers from 70 countries—with a business potential of Rs 2,000 crore.
Final Preparations for a Grand Showcase
With just weeks to go, preparations are in their final lap. Dedicated committees handle protocol, transport, accommodation, branding, cultural events, and visitor management. Security and traffic coordination by the state police are underway to ensure seamless experience.
Union Ministers such as Piyush Goyal, Nirmala Sitharaman, Giriraj Singh, Jitan Ram Manjhi, and Shivraj Singh Chouhan are expected to attend, underlining the event’s political backing and significance.
Why UPITS 2025 Matters
UPITS 2025 is more than a trade fair—it is Uttar Pradesh’s strategic platform to establish itself as a global sourcing and manufacturing hub. The inclusive approach—spanning MSMEs, startups, ODOP artisans, high-tech industries, and policy thrusts—makes it a unique intersection of commerce, culture, and strategic growth.
With international buyers, global policy institutions, Union leadership, and cultural diplomacy converging in one place, UPITS 2025 is set to deliver transformational outcomes in investment, exports, and employment.
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