The Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show has delivered substantial business outcomes by linking regional manufacturers directly with foreign markets. Held in Greater Noida from September 25 to September 29, the flagship industrial event served as an effective catalyst for commercial expansion across the state. Official assessments reveal that the five-day exhibition attracted approximately Rs 7,000 crore in overall investment proposals. Industrialists representing Kanpur made a particularly strong impression during the summit, with 30 to 35 entrepreneurs from the city successfully securing direct commercial orders valued between Rs 20 crore and Rs 25 crore.
Women Entrepreneurs Make Mark In International Trade
A standout achievement of the industrial fair was the notable success achieved by women entrepreneurs who effectively showcased domestic manufacturing capabilities before global delegates. Two prominent women business owners from Kanpur negotiated high-value export contracts running into tens of lakhs of rupees. This exposure has provided authentic regional goods with international credibility while significantly strengthening long-term growth prospects for localized manufacturing clusters.
Prerna Verma, a Kanpur-based entrepreneur operating within the leather sector, expanded her enterprise to the African continent by striking a deal with an overseas importer from Ghana. The Ghanaian merchant finalized procurement orders valued at approximately Rs 20 lakh for her leather merchandise. Sharing her perspective on the event, Prerna Verma explained that UPITS offers a direct communication channel between producers and overseas purchasers, successfully minimizing reliance on commercial middlemen while creating accessible routes to explore international ventures.
Substantial export interest was also generated by entrepreneur Sangeeta Singh, who specializes in transforming traditional millets into ready-to-eat cookies, nutritious snacks, and allied packaged foods. She secured distinct supply contracts averaging Rs 25 lakh each from commercial buyers representing two separate countries. Sangeeta Singh observed that presenting indigenous nutritional goods directly to foreign delegates has opened dynamic paths for business expansion, demonstrating clearly that coarse grain food products possess immense market potential beyond domestic borders.
Massive Footfall And Widespread Buyer Engagement
Evaluating the scale and impact of the summit, Alok Srivastava, the Uttar Pradesh head of the Federation of Indian Export Organisations, emphasized that the core mission of UPITS is integrating the state's MSME sector into global supply chains. The five-day convention recorded an impressive visitor turnout of roughly 3.5 lakh people across various exhibition pavilions. Crucially, the gathering also brought together 600 international buyers who actively reviewed products and evaluated regional vendor capacities. Alok Srivastava pointed out that the investment commitments worth Rs 7,000 crore underscore the remarkable efficacy of the platform in aiding local suppliers to unlock new territories.
Four-Year Progression Highlights Expanding Global Footprint
Data tracking participation and global market penetration reveals an uninterrupted upward trajectory for the state's manufacturing base over recent years. In 2023, a total of 1,914 exporters from Uttar Pradesh successfully penetrated markets across 60 nations. The subsequent year, 2024, witnessed that tally escalate to 2,050 active exporters who collectively dispatched goods to 70 countries.
This expansive trend continued forward as the vendor base broadened further. By 2025, the number of exporting units climbed to 2,250 enterprises spanning trade networks in 75 countries. Furthermore, recorded metrics project the exporting cohort reaching 2,500 producers across 80 countries in 2026. These progressive statistics confirm that opportunities in foreign commerce are steadily multiplying for traditional manufacturing centers like Kanpur, creating sustained avenues for leather processors and contemporary millet producers to engage directly with premier international buyers.
