India International Industrial Expo to be Held in Kochi from January 16

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:
The second edition of the India International Industrial Expo will be held from January 16 to 18, 2026, at the Adlux International Exhibition Centre, Kochi. The three-day industrial fair is being organized by the Kerala State Small Industries Association (KSSIA) and Metro Mart, with the support of the Department of Industries, Government of Kerala, and the Ministry of MSME, Government of India. Around twenty affiliated associations of KSSIA will also collaborate in hosting the India International Industrial Expo.

Over 500 leading machinery manufacturers from across India and abroad will showcase their products and equipment at the expo. Exhibitors from Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, and countries including China, the UK, UAE, Germany, Korea, and Japan will participate in the event.

The expo will also feature seminars, presentations, product launches, and interactive sessions on various industry-related topics. Buyer-seller meetings, vendor development programs, and other initiatives will be held over the three days.

Aspiring entrepreneurs will be connected with machinery manufacturers to help them start new ventures. Help desks from various banks will be set up at the expo to support individuals and institutions seeking loans for business expansion. Special stalls under the MSME Ministry of the Government of India will be arranged to support enterprises within the MSME sector.

“This edition will be the largest industrial exhibition and business summit ever held in Kerala,” said KSSIA State President A. Nisarudheen. He added that an industrial summit with participation from over 5,000 industrialists from different districts of Kerala will also be conducted as part of the expo. A special pavilion for startups and panel discussions featuring prominent media personalities and young political leaders will also be organized. Providing technical knowledge to entrepreneurs will help improve productivity and ensure financial sustainability of companies,” he noted.

“More than 20,000 trade visitors are expected to attend the event”, said K.P. Ramachandran Nair, Chairman of the India International Industrial Expo Organizing Committee. He emphasized that the event will include several programs aimed at connecting local industries with the global trade ecosystem.

“There will be special training sessions for industrialists in areas like Artificial Intelligence and Digital Marketing,” said Siji Nair, CEO of the India International Industrial Expo. “The display of various robots, sensors, AI-integrated machinery, and equipment useful in sectors like construction, automobile, manufacturing, hospitality, and agriculture will significantly contribute to Kerala’s industrial growth,” he added.

The press meet was attended by KSSIA State President A. Nisarudheen, Expo Organizing Committee Chairman K.P. Ramachandran Nair, Expo CEO Siji Nair, KSSIA State Vice President Fazaludheen, Kozhikode District President Ishaq K, Thiruvananthapuram District President Pradeep Kumar C.S., and KSSIA News Editor Saleem.