The fourth Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show concluded on September 29 with thousands of business agreements and enquiries covering a wide range of sectors.
According to figures released after the event, 4,400 MoUs worth approximately ₹6,500 crore were signed during the five-day trade show. Business enquiries generated during the event were estimated at around ₹15,500 crore.
Editorial Insight
Key Highlights
Important points readers should notice.
MoUs Signed: 4,400 agreements worth approximately ₹6,500 crore.
Potential Business: Business enquiries were estimated at around ₹15,500 crore.
B2B Meetings: 41,500 business and buyer-seller meetings were recorded.
Participation: Around 5.99 lakh visitors and business buyers attended the five-day event.
International Reach: Six partner countries participated, expanding the event's international business network.
The event was held from September 25 to 29 at the India Expo Centre & Mart in Greater Noida, bringing together manufacturers, exporters, MSMEs, buyers and business representatives.
A total of 41,500 B2B and business meetings were recorded during the event. Of these, 13,500 took place through the Reverse Buyers-Sellers Meet, while approximately 28,000 business interactions were held in the main exhibition area.
The figures indicate a significant increase in business activity compared with the previous edition.
Editorial Analysis
Why This Matters
The value of the agreements is significant for Uttar Pradesh's MSME and export ecosystem because smaller businesses often depend on access to wider buyer networks to expand production and markets. The increase in business meetings also indicates stronger direct interaction between enterprises and prospective buyers. However, MoUs and business enquiries should not automatically be treated as completed investment or realised revenue. Their eventual economic impact will depend on how many agreements progress into actual orders, investment, production and employment. The event therefore provides a measure of business interest and opportunity rather than a guarantee of ₹6,500 crore in realised investment.
The number of MoUs increased from 3,900 in 2025 to 4,400 in 2026, while the estimated value of those agreements rose from ₹2,680 crore to ₹6,500 crore.
Business enquiries also increased from an estimated ₹12,500 crore in the previous edition to ₹15,500 crore this year.
