Nagpur: The Association for Industrial Development (AID) will organise the third edition of “Advantage Vidarbha 2026 – Khasdar Audyogik Mahotsav” from 6th to 8th February 2026 at the Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University Campus, Ambazari–Amravati Road, Nagpur. The three-day mega event aims to position Vidarbha as a strong and emerging growth hub on India’s industrial map. The theme for this year’s festival is “Empowering Growth.”
Industrial Expo with 350+ Stalls
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A grand industrial exhibition featuring over 350 stalls will be organised under Advantage Vidarbha, including 100 MSME stalls and 40 district-level stalls representing various districts of Vidarbha. The expo will witness participation from Defence Public Sector Units and prominent institutions such as SEBI, BSE, NSE, MCX, NCDEX, AMFI, MSE, NSDL, and CDSL, along with other leading financial bodies.
The event will also feature companies and manufacturers from sectors such as textiles, plastics, minerals, coal, aviation, logistics, IT, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, defence, real estate, renewable energy, and startups. A dedicated Patent Gallery is expected to be one of the key highlights of the expo.
Business Conclave, Technical Sessions & Trade Meetings
The Khasdar Audyogik Mahotsav will also host a Business Conclave and technical sessions, focusing on emerging trends, industry challenges, and new opportunities. More than 25 sessions will be conducted, featuring 225 expert speakers and participation from approximately 5,500 delegates.
In addition, the festival will facilitate over 20 bilateral trade meetings with global investors, offering a strong platform for B2B and B2G collaborations. Special roundtable discussions will focus on key topics such as the Hydrogen Ecosystem, Minor Mineral Policy, Startups, Defence Manufacturing, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for a Developed India.
Eminent Industry Leaders to Grace the Event
The inaugural session will be attended by prominent industry leaders including Mr. Jeet Adani, Director (Airports), Adani Group; Mr. Rajesh Jejurikar, Executive Director & CEO (Auto and Farm Sectors), Mahindra & Mahindra Limited; and Mr. Deven Parulekar, Founder, SaffronStays.
Sessions on dairy and allied sectors will feature Dr. Ramaswamy N. (IAS), Secretary, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries; Dr. J. B. Prajapati, President, Indian Dairy Association; Mr. Pravin Bhandari, Founder, Amrutdhara Dairy; and Mr. Sikandar Mulani, CEO, Induja Milk. Renowned business mentor Mr. Suresh Mansharamani will also address the gathering as a motivational speaker.
International Participation from Nearly 20 Countries
For the first time, Advantage Vidarbha will see large-scale international participation, with ambassadors and trade representatives expected from nearly 20 countries, including Russia, China, Brazil, Egypt, Uruguay, Nigeria, Zambia, Venezuela, Togo, Guyana, and Benin, among others.
Supported by Government and Key Institutions
The festival is supported by the Government of Maharashtra, the Ministry of MSME, and the District Industries Centre (DIC). Lloyds Metals and Energy Limited and the World Trade Center, Nagpur are the principal sponsors. Knowledge partners include Nagpur University, IIM Nagpur, along with several industrial and trade associations from Vidarbha.
For the international business conclave, Global India Business Forum (GIBF) is the global partner, while Nagpur Metro, MIDC, NMRDA, NMC, Tata Strive, and Nagpur Skill Centre are associate partners.
AID’s Expanding Role in Vidarbha’s Growth
Over the past three years, recommendations submitted by AID on tourism, logistics, and Global Capability Centre (GCC) policies have been accepted by the state government. AID has also played a significant role in accelerating Nagpur airport infrastructure projects, establishing the Nagpur Skill Centre, proposing an independent steel cluster at Gadchiroli, strengthening international trade and investment partnerships, and facilitating the establishment of CDSCO and an Intellectual Property Office in Nagpur.
