South Asia Trade Fair to be held from May 7-11

Kathmandu, May 2

The South Asia Trade Fair 2026, scheduled from May 7-11 (Baisakh 24 to 28, 2083 BS) in Kathmandu, is bringing together industry, trade, and service opportunities of South Asia on a single platform.

The fair is expected to include participation from countries such as India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, and Maldives, organisers informed in a statement on Saturday.

The event is organised by Introduction Trade Shows Nepal Pvt. Ltd. in cooperation with the Ministry of Industries of Bangladesh and the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) of Bangladesh. It is endorsed and supported by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment of the Government of Bhutan, along with various governmental and private sector organisations.

Supporting organizations include the Nepal Chamber of Commerce, Federation of Nepal Cottage and Small Industries, Lalitpur Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Bhaktapur Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Chamber of Industries Morang, Lalitpur Chamber of Commerce, Nepal-China Executive Council, Nepal Cosmetics Business Association and Vishwa Udyam Sahayata Foundation, among others

Product promotion and service expansion, market opportunity exploration, and strengthening buyer–seller cooperation are the primary objectives of the Fair. It also aims to further enhance business relations between different countries.

The fair will feature products and services from various sectors such as clothing and ready-made garments, beauty products, handicrafts, transportation and automotive parts, furniture, agricultural products, information technology, household appliances, and other goods and services.

In addition, business meetings, seminars, cultural programmes, and entertainment activities will also be conducted. The event is expected to create new opportunities for investment and business expansion in Nepal and abroad.

"The exhibition will provide support for brand promotion and business expansion," read the statement. 

Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 3 May 2026.