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Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Mumbai roadshow attracts biz leaders
Lucknow: To promote the UP International Trade Show 2025, a delegation from the state organised a roadshow in Mumbai on Friday. The show attracted business leaders, sourcing agencies, and institutional buyers from Maharashtra. It not only showcased the opportunities available in Uttar Pradesh but also opened doors for new industrial partnerships between the two states. The event was led by Rakesh Sachan, UP minister for MSME, Khadi, and Village Industries. "UPITS is not just a trade fair — it's a global platform to showcase the talent and traditions of Uttar Pradesh. Schemes like ODOP and PM Vishwakarma are helping local artisans and MSMEs gain international recognition," Sachan said. V Pandian, commissioner of Industries, shared that UPITS 2025 will be held in Greater Noida from Sept 25 to Sept 29. He said the trade show will connect key sectors such as food processing, textiles, electronics, engineering, and ODOP products. The event will feature special B2B meetings, international buyer delegations, and dedicated export clusters that will highlight UP's growing industrial strength. Neeraj Khanna, chairman of the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH), said, "Exporting handcrafted products made by Indian artisans is crucial for the country's socio-economic growth. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Family Adopts A New Dog. But When The Vet Sees It, He Calls The Officer Undo UPITS is a big step in that direction." Representatives from the Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Builders Association of India (BAI), and India Expo Mart praised the UP govt's forward-thinking approach and committed to building stronger business ties with the state. CEO Sudip Sarkar shared detailed information about the key highlights of UPITS 2025, including the expanded ODOP showcase, MSME pavilion, B2B zone, and dedicated export clusters. These features will help connect exhibitors with buyers and open up new business opportunities. During the event, a short film and presentation on UPITS was also shown, detailing the support provided by the govt to exhibitors and entrepreneurs. The success of previous editions shows the clear vision to make UPITS 2025 one of the most impactful trade shows in the country.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Ahead of int'l trade show, UP holds roadshow in Mumbai
The Uttar Pradesh government held a roadshow showcasing the state's industrial growth in Mumbai on Friday ahead of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS 2025) likely to be organised at Greater Noida from September 25 to 29. UPITS a platform to display state's talent, traditions, said UP MSME, Khadi and village industries minister Rakesh Sachan at the Mumbai roadshow (HT file) An official spokesman called this a strategic move to position Uttar Pradesh as a national hub for investment and exports. The roadshow, organised at Walchand Hirachand Hall, IMC Building, Churchgate in the economic capital of the country, aimed at attracting business leaders, sourcing agencies, and institutional buyers from Maharashtra. It not only showcased the opportunities available in Uttar Pradesh but also opened doors for new industrial partnerships between the two states. Uttar Pradesh's minister for MSME, Khadi and village industries Rakesh Sachan was the chief guest while senior officials from the Maharashtra government and top representatives from India's leading industry bodies also attended the roadshow. Sachan said, 'UPITS is not just a trade fair — it's a global platform to showcase the talent and traditions of Uttar Pradesh. Schemes like ODOP and PM Vishwakarma are helping local artisans and MSMEs gain international recognition.' V. Pandian, commissioner of industries, said the trade show will connect key sectors such as food processing, textiles, electronics, engineering and ODOP products. The event will feature special B2B meetings, international buyer delegations and dedicated export clusters that will highlight UP's growing industrial strength. Neeraj Khanna, chairman, Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH), said, 'Exporting handcrafted products made by Indian artisans is crucial for the country's socio-economic growth. UPITS is a big step in that direction.' Representatives from the Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Builders Association of India (BAI) and India Expo Mart praised the UP government's forward-thinking approach and committed to building stronger business ties with the state. A short film was also shown and a presentation on UPITS was made on the occasion. The success of previous editions — which attracted millions of visitors and trade inquiries worth thousands of crores — shows the clear vision to make UPITS 2025 one of the most impactful trade shows in the country.
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
UP highlights its investor-friendly features to woo magnates
1 2 Lucknow: Over 250 industrialists and exporters from diverse sectors attended the roadshow organised by the UP govt in Bengaluru on Friday to promote the upcoming third edition of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS) 2025. The roadshow was presided over by the state's MSME minister Rakesh Sachan. "UP is the engine of India's development story. With 96 lakh MSMEs—around 14% of India's total—the state is empowering artisans across all 75 districts through the One District, One Product (ODOP) scheme," Sachan said. Inviting entrepreneurs, Sachan emphasised investor-friendly features like the single-window system, a robust land bank, strong law and order, 12 operational airports, an expanding expressway network and competitive labour costs. The minister apprised the kind of opportunity UP's resolve to become a one trillion-dollar economy holds. " by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like G+35 Tower | 2, 3 & 4 BHK Homes in Navi Mumbai L&T Panvel Enquire Now Undo With projects worth Rs 25 lakh crore already approved out of a proposed Rs 40 lakh crore investment, UP is blossoming with opportunities for investment and new-age businesses. The upcoming UPITS 2025 will serve as a grand platform where investors can pick and choose the opportunity that suits them," he said. Officials said the UPITS set to take place from Sep 25 to 29 at the India Expo Centre and Mart in Greater Noida holds a business potential of Rs 2,000 crore as over 2,400 exhibitors, 1.25 lakh B2B visitors, 4.5 lakh B2C visitors, and 550+ international buyers from 70 countries are expected to attend it. During the roadshow, Karnataka industry leaders expressed strong interest in business opportunities in Uttar Pradesh. LUB-K president HVS Krishna noted that 10,000 of the organisation's 75,000 members hail from UP. KASSIA president BR Ganesh Rao highlighted how UPITS opens new market avenues for MSMEs. FKCCI president MG Balakrishna assured full cooperation with UP while Peenya Industrial Association president Danappa DP expressed enthusiasm, noting that Peenya—Asia's largest MSME cluster—is eager to participate. EPCH president Neeraj Khanna emphasised the importance of promoting artisan exports, and IEML CEO Sudip Sarkar detailed new features at UPITS 2025, including a dedicated B2B zone, buyer-seller meetings, ODOP showcase and export cluster.
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
B'luru roadshow to pitch UP as desired investment hub
Lucknow: To promote UP as the most desired investment destination and invite the business community to the third UP International Trade Show, MSME minister Rakesh Sachan and departmental officials will lead a roadshow in Bengaluru on Friday. Organised in partnership with the Karnataka Small Scale Industries Association, this is the third major event ahead of the UP ITS 2025 scheduled in Greater Noida between Sep 25 and 29. Officials said the Bengaluru edition aims to further build on this momentum by showcasing the state's progressive business vision, robust policy framework and investor-friendly ecosystem. The roadshow is expected to see participation from foreign diplomats, embassy officials, global buyers, industry bodies, investors, tech startups and MSMEs. The spotlight will be on UP's priority sectors—electronics, IT, electric vehicles, textiles, agro-based industries, food processing, and the ODOP initiative—underscoring the state's commitment to the 'Make in India for the World' vision. Earlier, roadshows were held in New Delhi and Hyderabad, and more are planned in Mumbai on July 25 and Ahmedabad on July 30.
Hindustan Times
11-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Govt invites entrepreneurs to UP Int'l Trade Show-2025 at Hyderabad roadshow
The second roadshow in the series leading up to the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS)-2025 was successfully held on Friday at the Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI) Hyderabad. The event witnessed participation of over 150 industrialists, exporters, trade consultants and business organisations. The roadshow aimed to enhance national awareness and participation in UPITS 2025 scheduled for September. Uttar Pradesh MSME, khadi and village industries minister Rakesh Sachan speaking at Hyderabad roadshow on July 11 (Sourced) Addressing the gathering as the chief guest, Uttar Pradesh MSME, khadi and village industries minister Rakesh Sachan said, 'Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the fastest-growing economy in India and is rapidly transforming into a global trade hub. The UPITS is more than a trade fair, it is a platform to bring global recognition to our artisans, MSMEs and local entrepreneurs.' Raj Kamal Yadav, additional commissioner (industries), UP government, highlighted that UPITS is India's first state-led international trade show. 'Last year, the event generated business worth Rs500–600 crore, with major companies like Titan placing orders with local artisans. It's opening doors to global markets for small manufacturers,' he said. He also emphasised the potential for synergy between Uttar Pradesh and Telangana, both industrial powerhouses, especially in sectors like IT, textiles, pharma, and handicrafts. FTCCI president Suresh Kumar Singhal lauded the initiative, calling it a model for national collaboration and domestic export promotion. Sudip Sarkar, CEO, India Exposition Mart Limited (IEML), shared that UPITS 2025 is expected to generate business worth Rs2,000 crore. The event will feature over 2,400 exhibitors, 1.25 lakh B2B and 4.5 lakh B2C visitors, along with 35,000 B2B meetings and participation from more than 550 international buyers representing over 70 countries. The event showcased key features of UPITS 2025, including dedicated B2B zones, buyer-seller meets, ODOP displays, and the cluster export model. The trade show is being jointly organised by the Uttar Pradesh government and IEML. Upcoming roadshows are scheduled in Bengaluru, Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
