AAHAR 2026 opens at Bharat Mandapam with Italy as partner country and 1,800 exhibitors

Direct fact

On 10 March 2026, Union Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated the 40th edition of AAHAR 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, with Italy as the Partner Country.

Key specifics

• The exhibition is organised by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO).
• The event runs from 10 to 14 March 2026.
• AAHAR 2026 features 1,800 exhibitors from 17 countries.
• The venue coverage mentioned is 1,25,000 sq km in the source text.
• APEDA, MoFPI and a Foreign Participation Pavilion are among the curated pavilions.

Exam lens

Economy and trade fair current affairs, ITPO, Italy as Partner Country, 1,800 exhibitors and 17 countries are the key facts; TNPSC may ask the venue, organiser and dates.