The inaugural edition of INNOPROM. India 2026 has opened at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, bringing together Russian and Indian companies, technology providers, industry leaders and government stakeholders for three days of business engagement and industrial cooperation. The event is being held from September 9 to 11, 2026, ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit.
The launch of INNOPROM. India 2026 marks a significant expansion of the established INNOPROM international industrial platform into the Indian market. The event is designed to create new opportunities for trade, investment, technology exchange and long-term partnerships between businesses from Russia and India.
INNOPROM. India 2026 Focuses on Trade and Industrial Partnerships
Positioned as an international platform for developing trade and industrial cooperation, INNOPROM. India 2026 arrives at a time when economic engagement between Russia and India continues to expand. According to event information, Russia–India trade turnover exceeded US$60 billion in 2025, while bilateral trade has increased almost sevenfold over the past five years.
The scale of bilateral commerce has created growing demand for platforms where companies can identify new partners, explore technologies and develop commercial relationships. INNOPROM. India 2026 is seeking to address this demand by combining an industrial exhibition with a dedicated business programme.
The three-day event provides companies with an opportunity to present products and technologies while also participating in business meetings and discussions focused on industrial cooperation.
More Than 200 Exhibitors Participate in the Debut Edition
The inaugural INNOPROM. India 2026 features more than 200 exhibitors across an exhibition area of approximately 10,000 square metres. More than 10,000 visitors are expected to attend during the three-day programme.
The participation of a large number of companies gives the debut edition a broad industrial profile. Exhibitors and participating organisations represent different areas of manufacturing, technology and industrial development, creating opportunities for visitors to understand capabilities from both markets.
The exhibition is not limited to product displays. Its wider objective is to encourage commercial dialogue between Russian and Indian companies and support the development of new industrial partnerships.
Business Programme Adds Focus on B2B Engagement
A major feature of INNOPROM. India 2026 is its business programme, which includes more than 10 business events during the three-day exhibition.
The programme has been structured to support discussions between companies, industry representatives and government stakeholders. B2B meetings are an important part of the event, providing participants with a direct platform to identify potential partners and discuss business opportunities.
For manufacturers and technology companies, such meetings can provide a pathway toward distribution agreements, technology cooperation, investment opportunities, joint projects and other forms of industrial collaboration.
The combination of exhibition activities and structured business meetings is intended to make INNOPROM. India 2026 more than a traditional trade exhibition. The organisers are positioning the platform as a meeting point for businesses seeking practical opportunities to expand cooperation between Russia and India.
Major Russian Organisations Join INNOPROM. India
The participation of major Russian industrial and technology organisations is another important element of INNOPROM. India 2026.
Strategic partners associated with the event include Rostec, RUSAL, the Moscow Government, Rosatom and the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Tatarstan. Their participation reflects the range of industrial capabilities and sectors being represented through the platform.
The presence of major Russian organisations also highlights the importance being placed on the Indian market and on strengthening commercial and industrial relationships between the two countries.
For Indian companies, the event provides an opportunity to engage with established Russian organisations and explore areas where capabilities, technologies and investment interests may complement one another.
Bharat Mandapam Hosts the First INNOPROM. India
The choice of Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, as the venue gives the inaugural INNOPROM. India 2026 a prominent setting for international business engagement.
The venue is hosting the exhibition, business programme and meetings from September 9 to 11. With the event taking place ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit, the timing also places Russia–India industrial cooperation within a wider international economic and diplomatic context.
New Delhi’s role as a centre for government, business and international engagement further supports the event’s objective of bringing companies and institutional stakeholders together.
Russia–India Economic Engagement Creates New Opportunities
The growing scale of Russia–India trade is providing a wider foundation for industrial collaboration. Businesses in both markets are looking for opportunities to expand commercial relationships, access new technologies and develop new supply and investment partnerships.
Against this backdrop, INNOPROM. India 2026 provides a dedicated platform where these discussions can take place alongside an international industrial exhibition.
The event’s focus on B2B meetings is particularly relevant for companies seeking direct commercial engagement. Instead of relying solely on exhibition footfall, participating businesses can use scheduled meetings and business sessions to identify potential partners and discuss specific opportunities.
This approach could help make the Indian edition an important platform for companies interested in entering or expanding within the respective markets.
Technology and Manufacturing at the Centre of the Exhibition
Technology and manufacturing are central to the positioning of INNOPROM. India 2026. The event brings industrial companies and technology providers together with business representatives and government stakeholders.
The exhibition environment allows companies to demonstrate their capabilities while the accompanying programme creates space for discussions around industrial development and cooperation.
As manufacturing ecosystems become increasingly interconnected, international exhibitions can play an important role in connecting technology providers with manufacturers, investors and potential customers. INNOPROM. India 2026 is designed to support precisely this type of interaction between Russian and Indian participants.
INNOPROM Platform Expands into the Indian Market
The first edition of INNOPROM. India 2026 represents an international expansion of the established INNOPROM platform.
The event is organised by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, with Formika Event serving as the event operator.
The involvement of government ministries from both countries underlines the strategic importance of industrial cooperation as part of broader bilateral economic relations.
Bringing the INNOPROM platform to India also creates a new channel through which Russian companies can engage with the Indian business ecosystem, while Indian companies gain access to Russian industrial and technology capabilities.
New Delhi Event Targets Long-Term Industrial Cooperation
While the inaugural edition is taking place over three days, its broader objective extends beyond the immediate exhibition period. INNOPROM. India 2026 is seeking to establish relationships that can support longer-term trade and industrial cooperation.
The combination of more than 200 exhibitors, business sessions, B2B meetings and participation from major organisations creates an environment for companies to explore practical areas of collaboration.
For businesses, the value of the event will ultimately depend on the partnerships, agreements and commercial discussions that develop through the platform. Its business-focused structure is intended to help turn meetings at the exhibition into future industrial opportunities.
INNOPROM. India 2026 Emerges as a New Business Platform
With its inaugural edition now underway, INNOPROM. India 2026 is positioning itself as a new meeting point for manufacturing, technology, investment and international business.
The event brings together companies from two major markets at a time when Russia–India economic relations are experiencing significant growth. Its focus on B2B engagement, industrial technology and government-supported cooperation gives the exhibition a broader role than a conventional trade show.
As the three-day event continues at Bharat Mandapam, attention will remain on the business meetings, partnerships and industrial opportunities emerging between participating Russian and Indian companies.
The debut of INNOPROM. India 2026 therefore represents an important step in expanding the INNOPROM platform internationally and creating a dedicated environment for Russia–India industrial cooperation. With strong participation, a substantial exhibition area and a focused business programme, the event could become a recurring platform for companies seeking new opportunities across the two markets.
