AAHAR 2026, the 40th edition of the international food and hospitality exhibition, was held in New Delhi from 10–14 March 2026. The event brought together producers, exporters, food processors, hospitality businesses, and technology providers. Nearly 1,800 exhibitors from India and abroad showcased products such as processed foods, beverages, dairy items, bakery products and agricultural produce. The exhibition highlighted innovations in food processing, value-added agricultural products, and entrepreneurship while promoting business-to-business (B2B) connections across the food value chain.
AAHAR 2026, the 40th edition of the international food and hospitality exhibition, was organised in New Delhi from 10 to 14 March 2026. The exhibition brought together stakeholders from the food processing and hospitality ecosystem including producers, exporters, technology providers, and hospitality businesses.
The event featured nearly 1,800 exhibitors from India and other countries. Participants displayed a wide variety of products such as processed foods, dairy products, bakery items, beverages and agricultural produce. The exhibition was hosted across multiple halls at Bharat Mandapam, a major convention and exhibition centre in New Delhi.
AAHAR has emerged as one of Asia’s leading trade exhibitions in the food and hospitality sector. It provides a platform for business-to-business (B2B) networking among producers, exporters, buyers and hospitality industry stakeholders.
The event also showcased entrepreneurial success stories from across India. Small and medium enterprises displayed innovations in food processing such as value-added agricultural products, frozen fruit ingredients, dehydrated foods and traceable tea supply chains.
Government initiatives like the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme are helping entrepreneurs scale their businesses through financial assistance, subsidies and modern processing equipment.
Overall, AAHAR 2026 highlights the growing dynamism of India’s food processing ecosystem and its potential for expanding domestic and global food markets.
• AAHAR is a major international food and hospitality exhibition
• 40th edition held in New Delhi in March 2026
• Nearly 1,800 exhibitors participated
• Platform for producers, exporters and hospitality industry
• Focus on food processing innovation and value-added products
• Hosted at Bharat Mandapam exhibition complex
• Supports B2B trade and industry networking
• Highlights growth of India’s food processing sector
Food Processing Industry in India
• Converts agricultural products into processed food items
• Includes preservation, packaging and value addition
• Important for reducing post-harvest losses
• Generates employment and boosts rural economy
• India has large agri-raw material base
• Sector supported by government schemes like PMFME
1.AAHAR 2026 exhibition was held in which city?
A) Mumbai
B) New Delhi
C) Bengaluru
D) Hyderabad
Answer: B
2.AAHAR exhibition is mainly related to which sector?
A) Automobile industry
B) Food and hospitality sector
C) Textile industry
D) Space technology
Answer: B
3.Approximately how many exhibitors participated in AAHAR 2026?
A) 500
B) 900
C) 1,800
D) 3,000
Answer: C
4.Which government scheme supports micro food processing enterprises in India?
A) PM-KISAN
B) PMFME
C) PMGSY
D) PMAY
Answer: B
5.Bharat Mandapam is primarily used for:
A) Defence training
B) Exhibition and convention events
C) Space research
D) Agricultural research
Answer: B
Which government scheme aims to support micro food processing enterprises in India?
Answer: Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme
Students often confuse PMFME scheme with PM-KISAN.
PMFME supports food processing enterprises, while PM-KISAN provides income support to farmers.
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• Major trade exhibitions in India
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• Growth of India’s food processing industry
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