What Exhibitions India Group does

Exhibitions India Group (EIG) is a privately held, New Delhi-based trade promotion organization founded in 1987 that plans, markets, and executes B2B exhibitions, trade shows, and conferences across India and internationally. The group operates through four wholly owned business units: Exhibitions India Pvt. Ltd. (the core organizer of flagship events such as the 30+ year Convergence India Expo and the 10+ year Smart Cities India Expo), Comnet Exhibitions (India's largest international trade show representative covering 200 annual trade shows in 43 countries across 48 product sectors), autoX (an automotive media platform with 6 million+ monthly reach through print and digital, partner publication for the ICOTY and IMOTY awards), and Comnet Design (pavilion and stand design, fabrication, and logistics services).

The company runs an in-house, end-to-end exhibition management capability covering show management, conference formulation, research, print design and production, delegate marketing, design and construction, marketing and sales, data relations management, web development, and PR/advertising. Revenue is generated from one-time transactional streams: exhibition booth space sales, corporate sponsorship sales, paid delegate fees, transaction-based trade show representation fees (Comnet), professional services for pavilion/stand design (Comnet Design), and advertising (autoX). Customer segments include enterprise exhibitors (startups to multinationals such as Microsoft, AWS, Google Cloud, Qualcomm, Tesla, Philips), Indian exporters seeking international access, government and policymaker bodies (notably the India Trade Promotion Organisation as co-organizer of flagship events), media organizations, and academic institutions. Distribution is handled through a direct enterprise field sales team across offices in Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, and Mumbai, supplemented by digital marketing, WhatsApp, social media, a video podcast library, and the convergence-now.com industry news portal. The group is ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 certified, ISO 27001 compliant, a UFI member, and certified as a Great Place to Work in 2025.

Name

Exhibitions India Group

Legal name

Exhibitions India Group

Website

https://exhibitionsindia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Exhibitions India Group is a New Delhi-based, privately held trade promotion organization that plans and runs B2B exhibitions and conferences in India and abroad. Through four business units, it serves enterprise exhibitors, government bodies, and Indian exporters via flagship events like Convergence India Expo and a 43-country trade representation network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Show & Exhibition Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

akta.pro primary industry

Industry-Specific B2B Trade Show Organizers (THAHABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Exhibitions, Trade Shows & Booth Management (HSACADAH), Trade Show & Exhibition Marketing (Booth Design/Build) (MPAAAGAC)

Keywords

• Trade show organization
• B2B exhibition services
• International trade fairs
• Event management services
• Trade promotion services

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Exhibition Space Sales: Revenue from selling exhibition booth space to exhibitors at trade shows and exhibitions. EIG has organized over 100 international trade shows since inception.
2. Sponsorship Sales: Revenue from corporate sponsorships and branding opportunities at exhibitions and conferences.
3. Delegate Sales: Revenue from securing senior-level executives and decision-makers as paid attendees for trade shows, events, and conferences.
4. Trade Show Representation: Comnet Exhibitions serves as India's leading trade show representative, connecting exporters to global opportunities through 200 annual trade shows in 43 countries.
5. Pavilion and Stand Design Services: Comnet Design delivers end-to-end solutions in pavilion and stand design, fabrication, and logistics for exhibitors.
6. Automotive Media: autoX reaches over 6 million people monthly through print publication and digital channels, partnering for ICOTY and IMOTY awards.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Exhibitions India Group organizes and manages B2B trade exhibitions, trade shows, and conferences in India and overseas, generating revenue through exhibition space sales, corporate sponsorships, and delegate fees. It operates four strategic business units: Exhibitions India Pvt. Ltd. (flagship expos including Convergence India and Smart Cities India), Comnet Exhibitions (international trade show representation across 43 countries), autoX (automotive media), and Comnet Design (pavilion and stand design services).

Product overview

Exhibitions India Group operates as a trade promotion organization with a multi-brand portfolio spanning four strategic business units. The core entity, Exhibitions India Pvt. Ltd., organises over 100 international trade shows, anchored by flagship events Convergence India Expo and Smart Future Cities India Expo. Comnet Exhibitions serves as the global trade show representative connecting Indian exporters to opportunities in 43 countries. autoX is a leading automotive media platform, while Comnet Design provides exhibition design and logistics services. The portfolio includes sector-specific expos such as AI Bharat Expo, Fintech India Expo, IoT India Expo, Mobile Smart Living Expo, Security and Surveillance Expo, Smart Mobility India Expo, Startup India Expo, and Data Center Expo. The company also serves 18 industry sectors including ICT & Satcom, Artificial Intelligence, Fintech, Smart Cities, Smart Mobility, Manufacturing & Engineering, and Water/Wastewater/Environmental Services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Convergence India Expo: Flagship technology and infrastructure expo with over three decades of showcasing innovation, featuring telecom, media, IT, and smart solutions
• Smart Cities India Expo
• Comnet Exhibitions
• autoX
• Comnet Design

Products and services

• Convergence India Expo Flagship technology and infrastructure expo with over three decades of showcasing innovation in India, featuring telecommunications, media, IT, and smart solutions. Targeted at enterprise exhibitors, technology buyers, and government stakeholders across the ICT ecosystem.
• Smart Future Cities India Expo Over a decade-long expo focused on harnessing sustainable urban development across India's smart cities initiatives. Targeted at government bodies, urban planners, technology providers, and infrastructure companies.
• Comnet Exhibitions Trade Show Representation
• Comnet Design Pavilion and Stand Services
• Ai Bharat Expo
• Fintech India Expo
• IoT India Expo
• Data Center Expo
• Security and Surveillance Expo
• Smart Mobility India Expo
• Startup Hub Expo
• Mobile India Expo

Quantifiable outcome

• 100+ international trade shows organized since inception
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerITPO is co-organizer of the Convergence India Expo and Smart Future Cities India Expo, partnering with EIG to deliver these flagship trade events in India.
• QualcommminorOthersFeatured as technology exhibitor at the 33rd Convergence India Expo 2026 and 11th Smart Future Cities India Expo.
• TeslaminorOthersFeatured as technology exhibitor at the 33rd Convergence India Expo 2026 and 11th Smart Future Cities India Expo.
• PhilipsminorOthersFeatured as technology exhibitor at the 33rd Convergence India Expo 2026 and 11th Smart Future Cities India Expo.
• RedingtonminorOthersFeatured as technology exhibitor at the 33rd Convergence India Expo 2026 and 11th Smart Future Cities India Expo.
• Google CloudminorOthersFeatured as technology exhibitor at the 33rd Convergence India Expo 2026 and 11th Smart Future Cities India Expo.
• AWSminorOthersFeatured as technology exhibitor at the 33rd Convergence India Expo 2026 and 11th Smart Future Cities India Expo.
• MicrosoftminorOthersFeatured as technology exhibitor at the 33rd Convergence India Expo 2026 and 11th Smart Future Cities India Expo.
• UFI - The Global Association of the Exhibitions IndustrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEIG is a member of UFI, which emphasizes commitment to quality and standards in the global exhibitions industry.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Informa Markets: Informa Markets is the world's largest B2B exhibitions organizer, running hundreds of trade shows across technology, infrastructure, and consumer verticals. It directly competes with EIG in Indian tech and infrastructure events (e.g., Informa's events in MENA and India) and is the most comparable international peer.
• Reed Exhibitions (RX): RX Global operates large-scale B2B trade fairs across multiple sectors globally, often with India editions. It competes for enterprise exhibitors and sponsorship budgets in the same technology, manufacturing, and infrastructure verticals as EIG's Convergence India and Smart Cities India expos.
• Messe Frankfurt: Messe Frankfurt runs a global portfolio of B2B trade fairs and frequently launches India editions (e.g., Textech, Heimtextil). It is directly comparable as an industry-specific trade show organizer targeting enterprise exhibitors in verticals adjacent to EIG's portfolio.
• Messe Düsseldorf: Messe Düsseldorf organizes leading industry-specific trade fairs (drupa, K, Medica) and runs India satellite events. Comparable to EIG as a longstanding organizer of verticalized B2B exhibitions leveraging government and association partnerships.
• Deutsche Messe (Hannover Fairs): Deutsche Messe runs industrial and technology trade shows including CeBIT successor formats and DOMOTEX. Comparable to EIG for combining B2B exhibition organization with extensive international trade show representation for German and global exporters.
• Koelnmesse: Koelnmesse organizes a broad portfolio of industry-specific trade fairs and runs India-focused events such as Anuga FoodTec India. Directly comparable to EIG as a B2B exhibition organizer with India operations.

Regional players

• FICCI Events: FICCI organizes major India-focused industry events, summits, and trade fairs as the largest industry chamber. Comparable to EIG as a domestic organizer of B2B industry events targeting policymakers and enterprises in India.
• CII (Confederation of Indian Industry): CII runs a large portfolio of Indian exhibitions, conferences, and trade promotion events across multiple sectors. Directly comparable to EIG in the India trade-show organizer market with similar enterprise/government audiences.
• Bombay Exhibition Centre (NSIC): Bombay Exhibition Centre is one of India's largest exhibition venues, hosting numerous B2B trade shows. Comparable to EIG as part of the same India B2B exhibition ecosystem, though venue-based rather than organizer-led.

Others

• India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO): ITPO is the government's India trade fair authority and a co-organizer of EIG's flagship Convergence India and Smart Cities expos. It is a partner and ecosystem participant rather than a competitor, but overlaps in policy-driven trade show organization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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