UPITEX 2026 to Accelerate Industrial and Economic Growth of Uttar Pradesh

The event was formally inaugurated by Shri Rakesh Sachan, Hon’ble Cabinet Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Khadi and Village Industries, Silk Industry, Handloom, and Textiles, Government of Uttar Pradesh. The inauguration ceremony was graced by Shri Awanish Kumar Awasthi (Retd. IAS), Advisor to the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh; Shri Rajesh Nigam, Co-Chair, UP State Chapter, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI); Shri Rajesh Kumar, General Manager, Lucknow Zone, Union Bank of India; Shri Pankaj Kumar, Chief General Manager, NABARD Lucknow; Shri Sanjay Tiwari, Executive Director, BNI Lucknow; Dr. Jatinder Singh, Deputy Secretary General, PHDCCI; Shri Atul Srivastava, Senior Regional Director, UP State Chapter, PHDCCI; and Prof. R.K. Mittal, Vice-Chancellor, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University.

UPITEX 2026 is being organized by the Uttar Pradesh State Chapter of PHDCCI in collaboration with the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative and Invest UP, Government of Uttar Pradesh, with support from the Ministry of MSME, Government of India. With participation from over 400 exhibitors, the expo aims to strengthen indigenous industries, enhance market access for MSMEs, attract investment, and position Uttar Pradesh as a leading industrial and investment destination at national and global levels.A key highlight of UPITEX 2026 is a special Auto Expo, showcasing the latest automobile technologies and modern designs. Visitors are also being offered on-site test drive experiences.

Radico Khaitan Limited is the event partner, while Business Network International (BNI) Lucknow North Chapter is the principal partner. Union Bank of India is the co-partner. Pavilion partners include Rajesh Masale, Everest Food Products Private Limited, and State Bank of India (SBI). The expo is supported by several prestigious institutions, including the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH), National Jute Board, Ministry of Textiles (Government of India), NABARD, Khadi and Village Industries Board (UP), and Gujarat State Handloom and Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited (Garvi Gurjari – Gujarat ODOP).

Garvi Gurjari is showcasing Gujarat’s rich handloom and handicraft heritage while playing a significant role in empowering artisans under the ODOP framework and connecting them with national and inter-state markets.

Pavilion co-partners include Fena Private Limited, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), National Stock Exchange (NSE), and Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI). Associate partners are Council for Leather Exports (CLE – India), Patanjali Ayurved Limited, and NTPC Limited, while Myriad is the official F&B partner.

Addressing the gathering, Shri Rakesh Sachan emphasized the critical role of MSMEs in achieving Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of a “Developed India” and Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath’s goal of making Uttar Pradesh a USD 1 trillion economy. He highlighted that the ODOP scheme, launched in Uttar Pradesh in 2018, has now been adopted nationwide. He also announced the launch of a new initiative—One District One Cuisine (ODOC)—on the occasion of UP Day, aimed at further accelerating district-level development.

Dr. Jatinder Singh, DSG, PHDCCI, stated that UPITEX 2026 is not just an exhibition but a dynamic platform for dialogue between industry, policymakers, and markets, reflecting Uttar Pradesh’s rapid emergence as a reliable trade and investment hub.

Shri Rajesh Nigam, Co-Chair, UP State Chapter, PHDCCI, said that UPITEX aims to create new business opportunities for MSMEs, startups, and traditional industries. The strong response on the very first day underscores the expo’s growing importance.

UPITEX 2026 witnessed an overwhelming response from day one, with large visitor turnout and significant interest from buyers, distributors, and industry stakeholders. Exhibitors expressed satisfaction over the quality of interactions and increasing participation from both domestic and international markets.