: IITF opens doors for small businesses, startups #FinanceIndia #StockMarketNEWS #Business Press Trust of India New Delhi The ongoing India International Trade Fair here has proven to be a door

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Press Trust of India

New Delhi

The ongoing India International Trade Fair here has proven to be a door opener for small businesses and startups which have been able to reach new target groups as a record number of people visit the fair every day.

An India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) official said the fair has been a major success and the footfall has beaten all the records. Vijay Kumar Jha, a Madhubani artist from Bihar who has set up a stall in Hall No 1 at Pragati Maidan, was beaming with joy as he made good sales on Monday.

“Thousands of people are visiting every day. It has provided us with a channel to showcase our art and we have made good sales. People in Delhi are really fond of art. Such a fair should be organised twice a year,??? Jha said.

The 41st India International Trade Fair is being organised from November 14 to 27, 2022, at Pragati Maidan and all states are showcasing their progressive strides in various fields.

Overseas participation is from 12 countries, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Belarus, Iran, Nepal, Thailand, Turkey, the UAE, and the UK. Several traders from Afghanistan have set up stalls of dry fruits in Hall No 1. These stalls are drawing a large crowd with people buying all sorts of dry fruits from walnut, hazelnuts, pecans, pine nuts, raisins, dates and figs.

“Afghan dry fruits are famous for their quality and prices. I have bought half a kilogram each of dates and walnut. I tried their products, the quality is unmatchable. I am happy a came here to explore. The prices are a bit on the expensive side but we all can pay a little price for good quality,??? said Ashutosh Kumar, a Shahdara resident.

Traders are also relishing good business. “The fair has been good for business. Lots of people are coming and buying every kind of dry fruit for themselves. Dates are quite popular among people,??? said 24-year-old trader Ashraf, who is quite fluent in Hindi.

This has also become a channel to showcase lost, old and reviving art.

Arunanchal Pradesh resident Ula Maina, who has a small business selling products made out of traditional fabric, said the art of making this fabric is quite old and the fair has given them a chance to share their culture with people.

Various AYUSH institutes and research bodies of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa and Homeopathy streams have set up their stalls.

to make people aware of how they can maintain good health by including AYUSH in their lifestyle through daily routine and good dietary habits available under the system.

The visitors were being given free saplings of medicinal plants having multiple health benefits.