SIAL India 2026 is set to take place from 10 to 12 April 2026 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, marking a significant milestone for the country’s food and beverage sector. As the flagship international B2B food exhibition in India, SIAL India has quickly established itself as a gateway to one of the world’s fastest-growing markets, attracting food innovators, global buyers, and industry professionals from across continents.
Building on the strong momentum of its previous editions, SIAL India 2026 is poised to be larger and more impactful than ever before. With projections indicating participation from 400+ exhibitors and 12,000+ visitors representing over 50 countries, the event is expected to offer extensive opportunities for business growth, networking, and product discovery. The exhibition will bring together leading brands, suppliers, manufacturers, and buyers across key segments including bakery and confectionery, beverages, dairy, frozen foods, spices and condiments, grains, health and functional foods, and more.
One of the exciting highlights of the forthcoming edition is the SIAL Live Cooking 2026 platform, where top chefs from around the world will showcase their culinary creativity by transforming ingredients from participating exhibitors into innovative dishes in real time. This interactive showcase offers brands a unique opportunity to put their products directly in the spotlight and demonstrate product quality and versatility to a captivated professional audience.
SIAL India’s Hosted Buyer Program will once again feature prominently, enabling high-quality, pre-arranged business meetings between exhibitors and qualified buyers from international markets. This curated engagement model aims to enhance trade outcomes and foster long-term commercial relationships.
Organisers have also underscored the strategic importance of hosting the event in Mumbai – India’s commercial capital – which serves as a vibrant hub for the food and hospitality ecosystem. The city’s extensive infrastructure, port connectivity, and diverse market base make it an ideal venue for facilitating cross-border trade and investment in the F&B domain.
As SIAL India 2026 approaches, stakeholders across the food industry are preparing to converge at this leading platform to explore the latest trends, innovations, and business opportunities shaping the future of the global food and beverage sector.
