UPITS 2026: 4,400 MoUs Worth Rs 6,500 Crore Signed
The Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show 2026 ends with massive success, signing 4,400 MoUs worth Rs 6,500 crore and eyeing Rs 15,500 crore in business.
The fourth edition of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS) 2026 concluded on Tuesday at the India Expo Centre & Mart, marking a massive leap for the state's commercial ambitions. The five-day extravaganza, which ran from September 25 to 29, saw the signing of 4,400 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) valued at approximately Rs 6,500 crore (around USD 680 million). Beyond the signed deals, the event generated immense momentum, with business enquiries estimating a potential business value of roughly Rs 15,500 crore.
Explosive Growth in Business Interactions
The latest edition of the trade show demonstrated significant growth across every key metric compared to the 2025 event. According to data from the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), the scale of engagement reached new heights:
- Total B2B Meetings: Jumped by 31.12 per cent, rising from 31,650 in 2025 to 41,500 this year.
- Reverse Buyers-Sellers Meet (RBSM): Sessions with foreign buyers saw a staggering 123.1 per cent increase, climbing from 6,050 to 13,500.
- Main Exhibition Area: Business interactions grew by 9.38 per cent.
- MoU Value: The estimated value of signed MoUs surged by 142.54 per cent, moving from Rs 2,680 crore to Rs 6,500 crore.
The massive footfall of 5,98,693 visitors underscored the event's popularity, consisting of 1,74,990 domestic business buyers and 4,23,703 general visitors.
Global Footprint Expands
While the previous edition featured Russia as the sole partner country, UPITS 2026 saw a much broader international presence. Six partner nations participated this year: Russia, Austria, Japan, Singapore, Belarus, and Vietnam. These overseas delegations focused on high-growth sectors including:
- Manufacturing and Electronics
- Information Technology
- Textiles
- Agri-food Processing
Empowering Local Artisans and MSMEs
A major highlight of the trade show was Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s “One District, One Dish (ODOC)” scheme, which captivated both domestic and international buyers. The event provided a global stage for the diverse heritage of Uttar Pradesh's 75 districts, including:
Traditional crafts, handloom products, brassware, carpets, the leather industry, and unique agricultural products. By connecting MSMEs and local artisans directly with international companies, the trade show facilitated direct orders, making the event highly practical and result-oriented for small-scale producers.
As the curtains fall on UPITS 2026, the event stands as a significant milestone in the state's journey toward achieving its goal of becoming a one-trillion-dollar economy.