The 24th edition of the India International Mega Trade Fair (IIMTF 2025) was successfully held from 5 to 28 December 2025 at the Science City Grounds, Kolkata, reinforcing the city’s position as a major hub for trade, retail, and business networking. The event has become a much-awaited winter trade and shopping festival in Kolkata, traditionally following the Durga Puja celebrations.
The fair was jointly organised by The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and GS Marketing Associates, bringing together national and international exhibitors under one roof.
Strengthening Kolkata’s Trade & Retail Ecosystem
Speaking at the event, Mr Abhijit Roy, President of The Bengal Chamber of Commerce, highlighted that the core objective of organising IIMTF is to position Kolkata as a preferred destination for trade and commerce, while also strengthening its image as one of India’s leading retail and consumer markets.
A World-Class Platform for Exhibitors
Ms Suparna Dutta Gupta, CEO of GS Marketing Associates, stated that the India International Mega Trade Fair offers exhibitors a world-class exhibition environment to showcase products and services. She emphasised that the fair enables direct face-to-face interactions, helping business houses, MSMEs, and entrepreneurs achieve their trade and branding objectives efficiently.
Strong B2B and B2C Participation
IIMTF 2025 once again proved to be a strong indicator of West Bengal’s competitiveness in both B2B and B2C business models. The fair featured a diverse range of exhibitors from across India and overseas, including participation from:
- Ministry of MSME, Government of India
- National Jute Board
- EPCH
- State Governments of Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat (Garvi Gurjari), Rajasthan, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Assam, Telangana, and Madhya Pradesh
Exhibits covered a wide spectrum of sectors such as handlooms, handicrafts, furniture, home interiors, appliances, lifestyle products, food & beverages, beauty, health, and wellness, offering visitors a complete business and shopping experience.
GS Marketing Associates: Driving Exhibition Excellence
With over 31 years of experience in the exhibition industry, GS Marketing Associates is among India’s most respected trade fair organisers. The company has received 24 Exhibition Excellence Awards, and IIMTF is widely recognised as the largest private-sector trade fair in India, making it a matter of pride for Bengal.
Driving Trade Promotion and Footfall
The India International Mega Trade Fair 2025 was supported by extensive advertising and publicity campaigns, ensuring high visitor turnout from the target audience. This resulted in increased business networking, trade promotion, and deal-making opportunities for participating brands and entrepreneurs.
Over the years, IIMTF has established itself as a key platform for domestic and international companies to connect with consumers, distributors, and business partners, further strengthening India’s exhibition and trade ecosystem.
