Events & Updates
Your calendar for networking and regulatory compliance.
🏎️ Sports & Competitions
📅 January – March
- Tata Mumbai Marathon – Asia's largest mass participation sporting event in Mumbai (Jan).
- Hero Indian Open (Golf) – Premier professional golf tournament on the DP World Tour (Feb).
- Pro Kabaddi League Finals – The pinnacle of India's indigenous sport (Jan-Feb).
📅 September – November
- MotoGP Bharat – India's grand prix motorcycle racing event at Buddh International Circuit (Sept).
- Indian Super League (ISL) – Start of India's premier football championship (Oct).
📅 November – December
- Delhi Half Marathon – Prestigious international racing event in the capital (Nov).
🏢 Business & Tech Conferences
📅 Quarter 1
- Auto Expo India – Asia's largest automotive and mobility show in Greater Noida.
- Raisina Dialogue – India's premier conference on geopolitics and geoeconomics (Feb/Mar).
- Startup Mahakumbh – Massive congregation of startups, investors, and policymakers (Mar).
📅 Quarter 4
- Bengaluru Tech Summit – Asia's largest tech-focused exposition highlighting IT and BT (Nov).
- India Economic Summit – High-level economic discussions and global business networking (Nov).
- Global Fintech Fest – The world's largest fintech conference organized by NPCI in Mumbai.
🎭 Festivals, Culture & Entertainment
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International Film Festival of India (IFFI)
Celebrating global cinema and creativity, hosted annually in Goa (Nov).
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New Delhi World Book Fair
Asia's largest book fair celebrating global literature and knowledge at Pragati Maidan.
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Sunburn Festival
Asia's premier electronic dance music (EDM) festival taking place in Goa (Dec).
🪂 Other Seasonal Events
- India Art Fair: South Asia's leading platform for modern and contemporary art in New Delhi.
- Lollapalooza India: Massive music and entertainment festival featuring global stars in Mumbai.
📌 Tips for Planning
- • Winter & Spring (Oct–Mar) are peak event seasons with the most pleasant weather across India.
- • New Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru serve as the primary hubs for major international business and tech events.
- • Apply for e-Visas or Business Visas well ahead of time, as major summits see high international attendance.