CM Yogi Welcomes 90-Nation Delegations at UPITS 2026
Synopsis
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath formally welcomed representatives from partner countries and foreign buyers from 90 nations at the inauguration of UPITS 4.0 in Uttar Pradesh on September 25, 2026, the latest edition of the state's recurring international trade show.
Key Takeaways
UPITS 4.0 — the fourth edition of the UP International Trade Show — was launched on September 25, 2026 .
Delegations from 90 countries participated as foreign buyers and exhibitors, with select nations joining as official partner countries.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath personally welcomed international delegates at the inauguration.
The event is part of Uttar Pradesh 's decade-long strategy to raise its global trade and investment profile, which began with the Global Investors Summit 2018 in Lucknow.
Key sectors on show include UP's established manufacturing clusters in leather, textiles, agro-processing, and electronics.
Ninety countries. One trade floor. And Uttar Pradesh at the centre of it all. The Chief Minister's Office of Uttar Pradesh announced on Friday, September 25, 2026, that Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended a formal welcome to partner-country representatives, foreign buyers, and exhibitors gathered in the state for the launch of the UP International Trade Show 2026 (UPITS 4.0).
Speaking at the inauguration, CM Yogi Adityanath addressed delegations from across the globe, saying — 'आप सभी का उत्तर प्रदेश की पावन धरा पर हृदय से स्वागत एवं अभिनंदन' ('A heartfelt welcome and felicitation to all of you on the sacred land of Uttar Pradesh'). The message signals not just ceremony, but competitive intent: Uttar Pradesh is positioning itself as a serious export hub on a global stage.
UPITS 4.0 and UP's Decade-Long Push to Go Global
The UP International Trade Show is a recurring state-level trade fair designed to bridge Uttar Pradesh's manufacturers and exporters with international demand. The 2026 edition — its fourth iteration — marks a significant scale-up, featuring participation from partner countries alongside a wide sweep of foreign buyers and exhibitors.
The groundwork for this ambition stretches back nearly a decade. The Global Investors Summit 2018 in Lucknow first put the state on the global investment map. The Global Investors Summit 2023 followed with investment commitment announcements running into several lakh crore rupees. UPITS sits within that same arc — less about capital pledges, more about live trade connections and export orders that translate directly into factory floors and jobs.
Why UP Is Betting Big on Export Diplomacy
Uttar Pradesh is India's most populous state and has historically punched below its economic weight in export terms. The Yogi administration's strategy has been methodical: host marquee events, demonstrate administrative capacity, and let the participation numbers do the talking. A trade show drawing buyers from scores of nations is the clearest signal that manufacturers here can tap global supply chains — not just domestic ones.
The broader context matters too. India's production-linked incentive (PLI) framework and export promotion policies have created tailwinds for states that can organise buyers and sellers at scale. UP, with its manufacturing clusters in sectors ranging from leather and textiles to electronics and agro-processing, has a credible product story to tell.
The real scorecard of UPITS 4.0 will be written in the weeks after the show closes — in MoUs signed, repeat buyer visits, and whether this edition's foreign delegations become next year's trade partners. Watch those numbers.
Point of View
Aligning with India's broader push to diversify its manufacturing base beyond coastal clusters. The real test is conversion: how many of these foreign contacts become sustained trade relationships rather than photo-opportunity statistics. If MoU sign-rates and repeat-buyer figures from previous UPITS editions hold, the political dividend for the ruling dispensation before the next state electoral cycle could be substantial.
NationPress
25 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries participated in UPITS 4.0?
According to the Chief Minister's Office of Uttar Pradesh, foreign buyers and exhibitors from 90 countries participated in UPITS 4.0, alongside select partner-country official delegations.
Who inaugurated UP International Trade Show 2026?
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated and welcomed delegates at the UP International Trade Show 2026 (UPITS 4.0) in Uttar Pradesh.
What is the purpose of the UP International Trade Show?
The UP International Trade Show is designed to link Uttar Pradesh's businesses — especially in sectors like leather, textiles, and agro-processing — with international buyers, helping the state grow its exports and attract foreign investment.
What is Uttar Pradesh's track record with investment summits?
Uttar Pradesh hosted the Global Investors Summit in 2018 and again in 2023, the latter reporting investment commitment announcements of several lakh crore rupees. UPITS is part of the same broader strategy to raise the state's global economic profile.
