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Modi Opens UP International Trade Show, Pitches 'Make in India' and Self-Reliance

The five-day Greater Noida showcase underscores a self-reliance drive with Russia participating as partner country.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the gathering during the inauguration of Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show 2025
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Overview

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated UPITS 2025 on September 25 in Greater Noida, urging industry to manufacture "from chips to ships" in India and citing regulatory easing to support growth.
  • He said production of AK-203 rifles will begin soon in Uttar Pradesh with Russian collaboration and highlighted the state’s defence corridor and manufacturing gains, including its lead in mobile phone output.
  • Russia is the partner country for this edition, with a Russia–India Business Dialogue scheduled on September 26 to deepen trade, technology and investment ties.
  • The show runs September 25–29 at the India Expo Centre & Mart, featuring more than 2,200 exhibitors and a three-pronged buyer strategy targeting international, domestic B2B and B2C participants.
  • Core attractions include the 343-stall ODOP pavilion, a dedicated AI pavilion of about 200 square meters, and the CM Yuva zone, with MoUs planned with 27 universities on September 27 alongside knowledge sessions.