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The 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) reflects India’s growing emphasis on sustainable retail, digital displays, and state-led industrial branding. The event has evolved into a major platform for trade promotion, innovation showcasing, and MSME visibility.
The 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF), organised by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), concluded with an award ceremony at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
The 14-day fair saw participation from diverse sectors and attracted over 18 lakh visitors, reflecting the theme “Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat” through technology showcases, state pavilions, innovations and eco-friendly initiatives.
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Category-Wise Awards at the 44th India International Trade Fair
Below is the complete list of awards announced at the India International Trade Fair 2025.
1) Partner State Category
→ Gold: Rajasthan
→ Silver: Bihar
→ Bronze: Uttar Pradesh
→ Special Commendation: Maharashtra
2) Focus State Category
→ Gold: Jharkhand
3) States & Union Territories Category
→ Gold: Odisha
→ Silver: Madhya Pradesh
→ Bronze: Puducherry
→ Commendations: Delhi, Goa, Karnataka
4) Thematic Presentation by States
→ Gold: Meghalaya
→ Silver: Kerala
→ Bronze: Andhra Pradesh
→ Commendations: Chhattisgarh, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura
5) Swachh Pavilion (Swachh Bharat Abhiyan)
→ Gold: Haryana
→ Silver: Punjab
→ Bronze: Assam
→ Commendations: Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu
6) Foreign Pavilions Category
→ Gold: Thailand (Thai SMEs Exporter Association)
→ Silver: Iran (Dorna Seyd Makran)
→ Bronze: Dubai (Al Rawdha General Trading LLC)
→ Special Commendations: Republic of Korea (Es Korea Co. Ltd.), Turkey (Tillo Hediyelik Esya Sanayi), Tibetan Chamber of Commerce
7) Ministries & Government Departments Category
→ Gold: Ministry of Defence
→ Silver: Ministry of Mines
→ Bronze: Ministry of Railways
→ Special Commendations: Ministry of Ayush, Ministry of Power, Ministry of Rural Development (SARAS Ajeevika Mela)
8) Ministries, PSUs & PSBs Category
→ Gold: Airports Authority of India
→ Silver: National e-Governance Division (NeGD)
→ Bronze: Food Corporation of India
→ Special Commendations: Ministry of Textiles, State Bank of India, Life Insurance Corporation of India
9) Commodity Boards Category
→ Gold: Tea Board India
→ Silver: Spices Board India
→ Bronze: Coir Board
→ Special Commendations: National Turmeric Board, Coconut Development Board, National Jute Board
10) Public Communication & Outreach Category
→ Gold: Directorate General of Taxpayer Services
→ Silver: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
→ Bronze: Central Board of Direct Taxes
→ Special Commendations: Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India, Securities and Exchange Board of India, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
11) Empowering India (Ministries & Government Departments)
→ Gold: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
→ Silver: Ministry of MSME
→ Bronze: NBCC (India) Ltd.
→ Special Commendations: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Coal India Ltd., NAFED
12) Private Sector Category
→ Gold: RDM Care (AYUR)
→ Silver: Dairy India Pvt. Ltd. (Ananda)
→ Bronze: United Ekta Engineering Udyog Pvt. Ltd. & Mittal Electronics (Sujata)
→ Special Commendations: Juhi Arts (Jyoti Verma), Kuber Essentials, Pansari Industries, Romana Herbalcare Pvt. Ltd. (Rosa), Shree Shyam Til Patti (Raj Kumari)
13) Food Stalls Category
→ Gold: Bansal Food and Beverages
→ Silver: Rohilya Food Pvt. Ltd.
→ Bronze: Daana Pani
→ Commendations: Vinayak Enterprises (Saada Punjab), Mother Dairy Fruit and Vegetables Pvt. Ltd.
14) Vending Points Category
→ Gold: Daana Pani
→ Silver: Gath Bandhan Farms
→ Bronze: Bansal Foods and Beverages
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Key Takeaways from IITF 2025
- States are increasingly using exhibitions to showcase sustainability and digital innovation.
- Foreign participation highlights India’s growing significance in the global trade network.
- Ministries and PSUs are shifting toward consumer engagement and public communication.
- MSMEs and regional brands are emerging strongly in national trade fairs.
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DhruvStar Industry Insights: What It Means for Trade Promotion in India
- Growing Demand for High-Quality Pavilion Design: The wide range of awards highlights the increasing importance of professional pavilion design, branding and thematic storytelling. Companies and states may benefit from deeper collaborations with design studios and exhibition specialists.
- Expanding Market for MSMEs and Regional Brands: Recognition across food stalls, private sector booths and thematic displays indicates rising opportunities for MSMEs to participate in large-format trade fairs and reach national audiences.
- Rising Emphasis on Swachh, Green and Sustainable Exhibitions: With dedicated awards for Swachh Pavilions, organisers and exhibitors can integrate better waste management, eco-friendly materials and green infrastructure into future events.
Sources
[1] PIB
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