Miscellaneous Current Affairs · 10 August 2026

India International Footwear Fair 2026 opens in New Delhi on August 6

Exam-focused facts from the 10 August 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • The 10th India International Footwear Fair (IIFF) 2026 was held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from August 6 to 8, 2026.
  • The three-day business-to-business (B2B) event was organized by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in association with the Confederation of Indian Footwear Industries (CIFI).
  • The exhibition was spread across Hall No. 5 (Ground Floor) and Hall No. 6 at Bharat Mandapam.
  • The inaugural ceremony on August 6 featured addresses by Jawed Ashraf (Chairman, ITPO), Dr Neeraj Kharwal (Managing Director, ITPO), and the Chairman of CIFI.
  • The fair showcased finished footwear, components, machinery, chemicals, leather and synthetic materials, manufacturing technologies, equipment, and allied services.
  • Exhibitors from China and Taiwan participated, offering opportunities for global sourcing, technology exchange, and business networking.

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