For the first time in Nagpur, ambassadors and trade representatives from over 23 countries will participate in the third edition of Advantage Vidarbha 2026 Khasdar Audyogik Mahotsav. This flagship event, envisioned by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, aims to showcase Vidarbha’s industrial growth on a global stage. The three-day mega industrial expo will take place from February 6 to 8, 2026, at the Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University campus on Ambazari–Amravati Road.
The announcement was made by Ashish Kale, President of the Association for Industrial Development (AID), at a press conference on Monday. AID Secretary Dr. Vijaykumar Sharma, along with Sanjay Gupta, Prof. Rajesh Bagdi, Rajesh Rokde, Shivkumar Rao, Ashok Goyal, Mahesh Sadhwani, Anup Khandewar, Rina Sinha, and other executive members were also present.The International Business Conclave will be inaugurated on February 7 at 11 am in the university’s main auditorium.
Later that day at 5 pm, country-specific sessions will feature representatives from South Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Russia, China, and Africa, focusing on trade expansion and investment opportunities.Kale shared that the conclave is being jointly organised by AID and the Global Indian Business Forum (GIBF), Delhi. Delegates from nations including Russia, China, Brazil, Egypt, Togo, Guyana, Benin, Uruguay, Nigeria, Zambia, and Venezuela are expected to attend. This strong international presence aims to provide local entrepreneurs with direct access to global markets.
Under the theme “Empowering Growth”, the expo will highlight Vidarbha as a rapidly emerging industrial hub within India’s industrial landscape. Entrepreneurs from Nagpur and across Vidarbha will have the unique chance to engage directly with international delegates and explore opportunities to export their products worldwide.Kale urged local entrepreneurs to take full advantage of this rare opportunity. For more details, interested participants can contact the AID office at Shop No. 82, World Trade Centre, Lower Ground Floor, Glocal Square Mall, Sitabuldi, Nagpur.
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