India is poised to dominate Gulfood 2026 as the inaugural Partner Country, bringing 161 exhibitors to underscore its agri-food prowess. In a Friday disclosure, the Ministry of Commerce detailed the pavilion’s doubled footprint, a testament to escalating worldwide interest and stakeholder enthusiasm.
APEDA spearheads the effort, parading an eclectic mix of agri-exports: signature regional yields, GI icons, organic bounty, and sophisticated value enhancements. This lineup positions India at the forefront of quality-driven food trade.
Excitement builds around the Bharati Pavilion in the startup precinct, featuring eight top-tier Indian innovators. Emerged from a selective process among 100 applicants, their tech-savvy, market-ready solutions advance APEDA’s vision for seamless farm-to-global supply chains.
A vibrant cooking theatre adds an experiential twist, with a celebrity chef performing live Indian masterpieces. It vividly portrays the nation’s culinary depth, diverse tastes, and ingredient ingenuity, captivating global buyers.
APEDA’s promotional firepower—spanning metro branding, bus liveries, petrol pumps, and eye-catching panels—ensures unmatched exposure. Through this, India aims to deepen trade links, champion startups, flaunt its bounty, and emerge as an innovative, trustworthy anchor in the international agri-food landscape.