The India Global Grand Trade Fair (IGGTF) 2026 was inaugurated at the Science City Ground, Kolkata, marking the commencement of a major platform aimed at promoting trade, investment, business collaboration and international economic engagement.
The trade fair is being organised by the Bharat Chamber of Commerce in partnership with CCG Marketing & Services, bringing together businesses, entrepreneurs, industry representatives and international stakeholders under one platform.
The inauguration ceremony was graced by a distinguished gathering of diplomats and senior government officials. Mr. Maxim Kozlov, Consul General of Russia in Kolkata, His Excellency Mr. Aung Aung Mo Thein, Consul General of Myanmar in Kolkata, and His Excellency Mr. MD Khaled, Deputy High Commissioner of Bangladesh in Kolkata, were among the eminent dignitaries present at the occasion.
The event was also attended by Ms. Sabrin Chowdhury, First Secretary (Commercial), Deputy High Commission for the People’s Republic of Bangladesh in Kolkata; Ms. Pheephakorn Niamyai, Consul, Royal Thai Consulate-General in Kolkata; Mr. Namgay Thinley, Consul – Trade, The Royal Bhutan Consulate in Kolkata; and Mr. Pradip Kumar Das, Joint Director & Head of Office, MSME-DFO, Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Government of India.
The presence of representatives from Russia, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Thailand and Bhutan underlines the growing importance of Kolkata and eastern India as a gateway for international trade and regional business cooperation.
The India Global Grand Trade Fair 2026 provides participating enterprises with opportunities to showcase their products and services, explore new markets, establish business connections and engage with potential buyers and partners from India and abroad. The fair is expected to serve as an important platform for strengthening cross-border commercial relationships and encouraging greater participation of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in global trade.
Speaking on the occasion, representatives of the organising institutions highlighted the importance of creating stronger linkages between Indian businesses and international markets. The participation of diplomatic missions and government representatives further reflects the fair’s focus on fostering meaningful economic and commercial partnerships.
