UDYAM 2026: 15th India Industrial Fair to Be Held in Gandhinagar from October 23
Over 500 exhibitors and more than 1 lakh visitors expected at the four-day MSME and industrial exhibition
Vajubhai Vaghasiya, Jaykalp Patel Highlight UDYAM 2026 at Press Meet
Bilkul Bazaar
Gandhinagar | 12 October 2026
The 15th India Industrial Fair – UDYAM 2026, organised by Laghu Udyog Bharati – Gujarat Region, will be held from October 23 to 26 at the Helipad Exhibition Centre (HEC), Gandhinagar. The four-day event aims to bring together Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), manufacturers, entrepreneurs, technology providers, buyers and industrial associations from across India on a common business platform.
More than 500 exhibitors and over 1 lakh visitors are expected to participate in the exhibition, which will provide opportunities for businesses to explore new markets, discover emerging technologies and establish partnerships.
The inauguration ceremony is expected to be attended by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel and Cabinet Minister Arjunbhai Modhwadia, along with senior office-bearers of Laghu Udyog Bharati, including Rashtriya Sangathan Mahamantri Prakashchandji, National President Madhusudan Dadu, National Secretary Om Prakash Gupta and Gujarat Prabhari Ghanshyam Ojha. Kshetriya Prabhari Baldevbhai Prajapati will also be present as a special guest.
Representatives of the organisation’s Gujarat unit and regional associations, including Gujarat Pradesh President Ishwar Patel, Secretary Hansraj Gajera, Kshetriya Prabhari Vajubhai Vaghasiya, Saurashtra Sambhag President Dineshbhai Dangaria, Treasurer Umeshbhai Patel, Saurashtra Sambhag Secretary Jaykumar Mawani, Karnavati Sambhag President Arvindbhai Patel, Secretary Ashokbhai Patel, Karnavati President Jaykalp Patel and Secretary Mehul Jadav, are also expected to attend.
The fair is supported by several industrial associations, including the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) and the Odhav, Kathwada, Naroda, Santej, Sanand and Vatva industrial associations, along with district-level associations affiliated with Laghu Udyog Bharati.
At a press conference, Vajubhai Vaghasiya, Jaykalp Patel and Mehul Jadav shared details of the upcoming exhibition and invited industrialists, entrepreneurs and other MSME stakeholders to participate.
Platform for Business and Industrial Partnerships
UDYAM 2026 aims to strengthen connections between micro and small enterprises, large industries, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), institutional buyers and potential business partners. The exhibition will feature sectors such as engineering, machinery, manufacturing, automation, tooling, casting, industrial equipment and technology.
The event will also create opportunities for suppliers and manufacturers to establish business connections across industries, including the defence sector. Participants will be able to showcase their products and services, identify new suppliers, explore business opportunities and develop business-to-business (B2B) relationships.
Focus on Technology and Innovation
With technology, automation, research and innovation becoming increasingly important for industrial competitiveness, the exhibition will also provide a platform for startups developing innovative products and solutions.
The participation of startups, technology companies and established manufacturers is expected to encourage collaboration, support product development and promote the adoption of modern manufacturing practices.
Strengthening India’s MSME Ecosystem
The MSME sector plays a significant role in India’s industrial development, employment generation and manufacturing ecosystem. Through UDYAM 2026, Laghu Udyog Bharati aims to promote indigenous manufacturing, strengthen cooperation among industries and support the national initiatives of Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Laghu Udyog Bharati – Gujarat Region and the UDYAM 2026 Exhibition Committee have invited industrialists, MSME units, entrepreneurs, buyers and members of the public to participate in the four-day event and explore opportunities for business growth and industrial collaboration.
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