Tripura Industries & Commerce Fair 2026 to Begin on January 29 at Hapania, Chief Minister to Inaugurate the 36th Edition of TICF
By Our Correspondent
Agartala, January 28, 2026
The Government of Tripura is all set to organise the 36th Tripura Industries & Commerce Fair (TICF) 2026, one of the state’s flagship annual events aimed at promoting local entrepreneurship, trade, business, and investment opportunities. The fair will be held from January 29 to February 12, 2026 at the International Fair & Exhibition Ground, Hapania.
The event is being organised by the Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Tripura, in association with the Tripura Industrial Development Corporation Limited (TIDC Ltd.).
Detailing about the program in a press conference today, the State Industry and commerce Minister Smti Santana Chakma along with Nabadal Banik, Chairman Tripura Industrial development corporation and Secretary Industry department Shri Kiran Gitte and Director Industry Shri Deepak Kumar said that the fair will be formally inaugurated on January 29, 2026, at 5.00 PM by Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha. The inauguration ceremony will be attended by a host of dignitaries including Deputy Speaker Shri Ram Prasad Paul, Industries & Commerce Minister Shri Santana Chakma, Tourism Minister Shri Sushanta Chowdhury, Tribal Welfare Minister Shri Bikash Debbarma, Minister of State for Industries & Commerce Shri Brishaketu Debbarma, Mayor of Agartala Municipal Corporation Shri Dipak Majumder, Chairman of TIDC Ltd. Shri Nabadal Banik, MLA Smt. Mina Rani Sarkar, along with senior officials and other eminent guests.
The exhibition arena covers a total built-up area of around 60,000 square feet, including stalls, food courts, indoor exhibition halls, and supporting infrastructure. As many as 580 stalls have been set up, showcasing products and services from industries, traders, and businesspersons from Tripura as well as several other states including Assam, Manipur, Mizoram, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Punjab.
The fair features participation from Government departments, PSUs, private companies, local entrepreneurs, artisans, and reputed national and international exhibitors. Products on display include handloom and handicrafts, garments, jewellery, furniture, electrical and electronic goods, household items, agricultural and horticultural products, processed foods, and more. In a special initiative to support grassroots enterprises, several stalls have been allotted free of cost to SHG groups and NGOs.
The theme of TICF 2026 is “Tripura: The Rising Industrial Hub of the North East”. The theme reflects Tripura’s reform-driven growth trajectory, which has earned national recognition.
Notably, Tripura is the first state in India to implement all 23 Priority Areas identified under Phase I of the Compliance Reduction and Deregulation initiative, underscoring its commitment to ease of doing business and industrial development. The fair aims to project Tripura as a preferred destination for investors, boost the state economy, and generate employment opportunities.
A dedicated PM Vishwakarma Pavilion has been set up to showcase the achievements of the PM Vishwakarma scheme, highlighting skill training and credit support provided to traditional artisans and craftspeople across the state. Innovative products and success stories of beneficiaries from different parts of Tripura will be on display.
The Theme Pavilion serves as a central curated exhibition space presenting the state government’s major policies, initiatives, and achievements.
A key attraction of the fair is the Reverse Buyer–Seller Meet (RBSM), designed to provide a structured platform for local MSMEs to directly interact with major buyers, industry representatives, and procurement agencies. The initiative is expected to strengthen market linkages, enhance competitiveness, and improve the visibility of MSME products in line with the objectives of the RAMP scheme.
Visitors will also enjoy vibrant cultural evenings, jointly organised by the Industries & Commerce Department and the ICA Department. Renowned artists from Tripura and outside the state will perform every evening, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Tripura and the region.
A well-equipped food court has been arranged, offering a wide variety of cuisines including indigenous dishes, North Indian and South Indian food, catering to diverse tastes.
Minister Santana Chakma said during the press conference that the government expects a significant increase in footfall this year and has made arrangements for live streaming from the fairground through local TV channels.
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