Aatmaniarbharat Expo 2027
Date: 3-5 Feb 2027
Time: 10 am – 10pm
Venue: Expo Centre Sharjah, UAE
About AatmaNibharat Expo!
”AatmaNirbhar Bharat”, or “Self-Reliant India”, is an ambitious policy framework introduced by the Government of India in May 2020, designed to foster economic self-sufficiency, reduce reliance on external resources, and enhance India’s role in the global economy. Rather than promoting isolation, this vision is focused on strengthening India’s domestic industries, empowering innovation, and integrating the country more effectively into global supply chains.
The India-UAE relationship has moved beyond simple “buying and selling” to a Strategic Economic Integration. Below are the facts and figures that justify why the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Expo is an essential requirement for the GCC market right now.
Non-Oil Roadmap
The Expo is a direct response to the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which has fundamentally changed the cost of doing business
- The Milestone: India-UAE bilateral trade reached $100.06 billion in FY25, positioning the UAE as India’s 3rd largest trading partner and 2nd largest export destination. (Source: IBEF/Ministry of Commerce).
- Zero-Duty Access: Over 90% of Indian products now enter the UAE at 0% customs duty, specifically benefiting labor-intensive sectors like textiles, gems & jewelry, and engineering. (Source: UAE Ministry of Economy).
- CEPA Impact: Non-oil exports from India to the UAE grew by 25.6% annually in the first two years of the agreement. (Source: Ministry of Commerce, Govt. of India).
Demographic purchasing power
The expo’s focus on B2C for the final day is backed by the sheer scale and wealth of the Indian diaspora in the region.
- Population Growth: The Indian expat population in the UAE has surged to 4.36 million as of late 2024/early 2025—doubling in just over a decade. (Source: Consul General of India, Dubai).
- Economic Influence: Indians constitute roughly 35% of the total UAE population. Crucially, over 60% of CFOs in the UAE are of Indian origin, highlighting their role as primary decision-makers in both corporate procurement and private investment. (Source: Indian Ambassador to the UAE).
Why Sharjah?
The Expo is a direct response to the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which has fundamentally changed the cost of doing business
- The Milestone: India-UAE bilateral trade reached $100.06 billion in FY25, positioning the UAE as India’s 3rd largest trading partner and 2nd largest export destination. (Source: IBEF/Ministry of Commerce).
- Zero-Duty Access: Over 90% of Indian products now enter the UAE at 0% customs duty, specifically benefiting labor-intensive sectors like textiles, gems & jewelry, and engineering. (Source: UAE Ministry of Economy).
- CEPA Impact: Non-oil exports from India to the UAE grew by 25.6% annually in the first two years of the agreement. (Source: Ministry of Commerce, Govt. of India).
Event Highlights
Day 1 Seminar
Seminar: Building India’s Manufacturing & Innovation Ecosystem (Covering IT & FinTech, Textiles & Apparel, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, Agriculture & Food)
Day 2 Seminar
Seminar: India’s Global Trade & Skill Leadership (Covering Gems & Jewelry, Building Materials & Ceramics, Education, and Cross Sector Opportunities)
Exclusive B2B & B2G Focus
The Aatmanirbhar Bharat Expo 2026 is strategically structured to maximize business outcomes. The first two days are strictly reserved for corporate and government networking
Strategic B2C & NRI Engagement
UAE-based investors and the 3.5 million-strong Indian diaspora looking for premium real estate and luxury urban developments in India.
Sponsers, Exhibitors and Offical Partners
