The Bharat Chamber of Industry organized the India International Grand Trade Fair 2025 (IIGTF), which was enthusiastically inaugurated in Kolkata, marking the start of one of the nation’s most important trade and industry exhibitions. The expo will be open to visitors every day from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Science City from August 2–18, 2025.

The inaugural ceremony was graced by Dr. Shashi Panja, Hon’ble Minister of Industry, Commerce and Enterprises, Government of West Bengal, His Excellency Mr. Maxim V. Kozlov, Consul General of the Russian Federation in Kolkata, His Excellency Mr. Aung Aung Myo Thein, Consul General of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar in Kolkata, His Excellency Mr. Xu Wei, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Kolkata, His Excellency Mr. Dasho Tashi Penjore, Consul General of Royal Bhutan in Kolkata and Mr. Sikder Mohammad Ashrafur Rahaman, Acting Deputy High Commissioner of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh in Kolkata.

“Being a part of the opening of the India International Grand Trade Fair in Kolkata is a true honor. The Bharat Chamber of Commerce is spearheading this event, which is a brilliant illustration of Bengal’s expanding worldwide significance and inclusive economic outlook. This expo highlights West Bengal’s position as a key trade gateway to the Northeast, the ASEAN area, and beyond by bringing together participants from all across India and the world,” said Dr. Shashi Panja, Hon’ble Minister of Industry, Commerce, and Enterprises, Government of West Bengal.

She also praised the organizers for establishing a platform that encourages creativity, cooperation, and significant opportunities for everyone, from MSMEs and craftspeople to multinational corporations.

“More than just a trade show, the India International Grand Trade Fair 2025 is a thriving forum for creativity, teamwork, and business. The event, which is organized by the Bharat Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with CCG Marketing & Services, unites industry leaders, MSMEs, startups, and participants from around the world. In addition to surpassing past attendance, we are optimistic that this year’s event in Kolkata will create new opportunities for growth and collaboration for all attendees,” said  Mr. Naresh Pachisia, President of the Bharat Chamber of Commerce.

With more than 500 stalls arranged across 11 air-conditioned pavilions, this year’s IIGTF—organized in association with CCG Marketing & Services—features thousands of distinctive consumer and business goods. More than eight nations, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Iran, Lebanon, Malaysia, Turkey, Thailand, and the United Arab Emirates, are represented at the expo, together with officials from 20 Indian states, including Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab, and Gujarat.

In addition to providing a forum for companies, MSMEs, entrepreneurs, craftspeople, and foreign traders to establish beneficial relationships, share ideas, and promote cooperation, the event showcases India’s rising prominence as a major player in the world economy. IIGTF 2025 is anticipated to break past attendance records, building on the success of the previous year, which had over 500,000 attendees.

Events like IIGTF highlight the significance of regional and international cooperation in establishing a bright and sustainable future as India moves closer to becoming the third-largest economy in the world.

Priyanka Dutta