10th India International Footwear Fair 2026 starts on Aug 6 at Bharat Mandapam

The India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, in association with the Confederation of Indian Footwear Industries (CIFI), will organise the 10th India International Footwear Fair (IIFF) 2026 from 6–8 August 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, Hall No. 5 (Ground Floor) and Hall No. 6, New Delhi.  IIFF serves as a comprehensive B2B platform for the footwear industry, bringing together manufacturers, exporters, importers, sourcing professionals, retailers, distributors, designers, technology providers and other stakeholders from across the footwear value chain. The exhibition aims to facilitate business engagement, promote innovation, strengthen trade partnerships and showcase advancements in manufacturing technologies and product development, while contributing to the growth and global competitiveness of India's footwear sector.

The inaugural ceremony of the fair will be held at 11 AM on 6 August 2026, followed by the address of Jawed Ashraf, Chairman, ITPO; Dr. Neeraj Kharwal, Managing Director, ITPO; and the Chairman, Confederation of Indian Footwear Industries (CIFI).

The exhibition will showcase a comprehensive range of products and solutions, including finished footwear, footwear components, machinery, chemicals, leather and synthetic materials, manufacturing technologies, equipment and allied products and services. It will provide an enabling platform for industry stakeholders to explore new business opportunities, strengthen supply chain linkages, foster strategic collaborations and exchange knowledge on emerging trends shaping the footwear industry.

IIFF 2026 will witness international participation from China and Taiwan offering exhibitors and business visitors opportunities for global sourcing, technology exchange, business networking and market expansion. The participation of overseas exhibitors is expected to further strengthen international trade engagement and facilitate mutually beneficial commercial partnerships.

Over the years, IIFF has emerged as a significant platform for promoting innovation, manufacturing excellence, technological advancement and export competitiveness in India's footwear sector. By facilitating meaningful engagement among domestic and international stakeholders, the exhibition continues to support the Government of India's vision of strengthening manufacturing capabilities, enhancing industrial competitiveness and positioning India as a preferred global destination for footwear manufacturing and exports.

The three-day exhibition is expected to attract manufacturers, exporters, importers, institutional buyers, sourcing professionals, retailers, distributors, trade associations and business visitors from India and abroad, reaffirming its significance as one of the country's leading B2B platforms for business networking and trade promotion in the footwear industry.