Next edition of Bharat Mobility in Feb'27: Govt
Bharat Mobility Global Expo
will be held from February 4-9 in 2027 National Capital Region of Delhi, the
commerce
and industry ministry said Thursday. The first two editions were held in 2024 and 2025.
Noting that new segments are being considered in the 2027 edition to broaden the scope of the Expo, it said: 'These include a dedicated section on
multimodal mobility
and
logistics
encompassing rail, road, air, water, urban and rural mobility, and a showcase focused on tractors and agricultural mobility solutions'.
The event aims to bring together various stakeholders from across the mobility spectrum, including industry representatives, policymakers, and technology experts.
The 2025 edition was held across three venues -- Bharat Mandapam, Yashobhoomi, and India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida -- and recorded participation from over 1500 exhibitors.
More than 9.8 lakh visitors attended the event, which included product launches, technology showcases, conferences, buyer-seller meets, and international delegations, it said.
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The expo is an industry-led initiative coordinated by
Engineering Export Promotion Council
of India, and other organisations including SIAM, ACMA, ATMA, NASSCOM, and CII.
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