Overview
- The 85th All India Industrial Exhibition ended on February 15 after a 46‑day run with no extension announced.
- Organisers reported total footfall of about 22.5 lakh, surpassing last year’s 20.7 lakh figure.
- Roughly 1,100 stalls featured traders from across India, with space for women’s self‑help groups and individual entrepreneurs, plus nominal‑cost health check‑ups for visitors.
- Heavy congestion prompted temporary entry regulation at Gandhi Bhavan Metro Station, with gates opened in batches every 10–15 minutes.
- Food drew exceptional demand with long queues for haleem and festive shopping for Eid, while some traders sold at cost after closure to clear remaining stock.