Digital buyer journeys
What digital buyer journeys means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Notable exhibitors
Companies exhibiting at Indian Fharma Fair - IFF include AAN Pharma Pvt Ltd., AARMED FORMULATIONS PRIVATE LIMITED, ACUMEN, Admetus Lifesciences and ADROIT.
- AAN Pharma Pvt Ltd.
- AARMED FORMULATIONS PRIVATE LIMITED
- ACUMEN
- Admetus Lifesciences
- ADROIT
Event overview
Overview
The Indian Fharma Fair (IFF) is a premier platform for the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry, connecting manufacturers, suppliers, and healthcare professionals. This event will feature exhibitions, conferences, and technical sessions, focusing on various sectors including Allopathic, Ayurvedic, and Nutraceuticals.
The fair aims to foster collaboration and innovation within the industry. Indian Fharma Fair - IFF takes place in Vijayawada, India.
Venue: S S Convention Hall, Labbipet.
TL;DR
- 1Dates and Venue: Indian Fharma Fair - IFF takes place on 23-24 October 2026 at S S Convention Hall, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
- 2Scale and Focus: This is the 17th edition, showcasing innovations in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.
- 3Organiser: Hosted by Intellistall Pvt. Ltd., details available at indianpharmafair.com.
- 4Buyer Authority: Attendees include pharmaceutical manufacturers, suppliers, and healthcare professionals.
- 5Entry: Registration is required; check the official website for details.
Why visit
Indian Pharma Fair (IFF) is a focused sourcing stop for buyers working across allopathic, Ayurvedic, nutraceutical and cosmetic product lines at S S Convention Hall in Labbipet, Vijayawada. Attendees include pharmaceutical manufacturers, suppliers, and healthcare professionals.
Why exhibit
Exhibiting at IFF allows companies to showcase their products to a targeted audience, build brand visibility, and establish valuable partnerships. It's a chance to connect directly with potential buyers and industry stakeholders. Meet qualified buyers and partners including Pharmaceutical Manufacturers, Herbal and Ayurvedic Product Suppliers, Nutraceutical Companies. Position your offer across allopathic medicines, ayurvedic and herbal products, nutraceuticals, cosmetics.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
Suppliers, Distributors & Wholesalers
Importing & Exporting Companies
Franchise/PCD Owners
Product Managers & Marketing Representatives
Hospital Purchase Teams & Medical Officers
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Allopathic formulation manufacturers - tablet, capsule, syrup, suspension and injectable producers looking for APIs, excipients, packaging and third-party manufacturing capacity.
Ayurvedic and herbal product companies - churna, tablet, oil, syrup and extract makers sourcing raw herbs, extraction services and licensing support.
Nutraceutical and dietary supplement brands - capsule, softgel, sachet and functional-food brands seeking blending, encapsulation and private-label partners.
Cosmetics and personal-care manufacturers - creams, lotions, hair oils and colour-cosmetic producers buying actives, emollients, packaging and filling lines.
Softgel and injectable specialists - dosage-form producers evaluating encapsulation equipment, sterile filling, lyophilisation and clean-room services.
Contract manufacturers and CDMOs - third-party producers selling tablet, capsule, liquid and topical capacity to brand owners and exporters.
Pharmaceutical machinery suppliers - tableting, capsule filling, blister packing, labelling, mixing and clean-room equipment providers.
API, excipient and ingredient distributors - importers and distributors of bulk drugs, solvents, starches, binders, coatings and specialty chemicals.
Packaging and lab-equipment vendors - blister foil, bottles, caps, labels, HPLC, dissolution testers and stability-chamber suppliers.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Allopathic formulations - tablets, capsules, syrups, suspensions and oral liquids
Injectables and sterile dosage forms - vials, ampoules, lyophilised products and sterile filling
Ayurvedic and herbal products - churna, tablets, oils, extracts and classical formulations
Nutraceuticals and dietary supplements - capsules, softgels, sachets and functional foods
Cosmetics and personal care - creams, lotions, hair oils and colour cosmetics
Softgel capsules - gelatin and vegetarian shells, fill formulations and encapsulation
APIs and bulk drugs - active ingredients, intermediates and solvents
Excipients and formulation aids - binders, fillers, coatings, disintegrants and flavours
Pharmaceutical packaging - blisters, strips, bottles, caps, labels and secondary cartons
Pharmaceutical machinery - tableting, capsule filling, blister packing, mixing and clean-room equipment
Laboratory and quality-control equipment - HPLC, dissolution testers, balances and stability chambers
Contract manufacturing and CDMO services - tablet, capsule, liquid and topical third-party production
Location & Facilities
Venue
S S Convention Hall, Labbipet
Vijayawada, India
Facilities
Parking
S S Convention Hall, Labbipet in Vijayawada typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: S S Convention Hall, Labbipet in Vijayawada typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at S S Convention Hall, Labbipet for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Entry & tickets
Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Andhra Pradesh
Why it matters
On 2026-10-23 to 2026-10-24, Indian Fharma Fair - IFF in Vijayawada covering Allopathic Medicines, Ayurvedic and Herbal Products, Nutraceuticals, Cosmetics, Softgels and Injectables, Pharmaceutical gives medical buyers a single calendar window to compare suppliers, validate specs on the stand, and book follow-ups before the next buying cycle - especially when your roadmap matches the published exhibitor profile.
Industry trends
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
Sustainability in procurement
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Automation and labour efficiency
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Regional supply-chain resilience
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Hybrid engagement models
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Plan your trip
Travel & logistics
Local currency · INR
Arrival airports
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Vijayawada International Airport (Gannavaram)
Primary airport named in the event logistics capture; pre-book a taxi or airport transfer because city bus schedules to the airport are limited
TBA
to venue
approx. 30-40 minutes to Labbipet
by car
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad
Alternate international gateway; allow a full travel day and confirm onward transport to Vijayawada
TBA
to venue
approx. 4-5 hours by road; rail connections also available
by car
Chennai International Airport
Alternate gateway for southeast India; VGA is the closer airport for the venue
TBA
to venue
approx. 6-7 hours by road
by car
Hotel tiers
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Yar Inn | Hotel Rooms in Vijayawada
budget
Vijayawada4.7
Olive Hotel Benz Circle by Embassy Group
budget
Benz Circle4.4
Red Fox by Lemon Tree Hotels, Vijayawada
midscale
Vijayawada3.9
Quality Hotel DV Manor
midscale
Vijayawada4.3
Vivanta Vijayawada, MG Road
upscale
MG Road4.3
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Vijayawada by IHG
upscale
Vijayawada4.7
Novotel Vijayawada Varun
upscale
Vijayawada4.5
Local transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
City bus
Estimated costINR 30-80 single metro journey
Best forAPSRTC city bus services across Vijayawada
Bus to airport
Estimated costINR 30-80 single metro journey
Best forVijayawada International Airport (Gannavaram) (VGA) to S S Convention Hall, Labbipet
approx. 30-40 minutes to Labbipet; Primary airport named in the event logistics capture; pre-book a taxi or airport transfer because city bus schedules to the airport are limited.
Taxi / auto-rickshaw
Estimated costINR 800–1,800 taxi or rideshare to the venue district
Best forHotel district to S S Convention Hall, Labbipet
taxi
Estimated costApprox. INR taxi/rideshare from HYD to venue (estimate; confirm before travel)
Best forRajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad (HYD) to S S Convention Hall, Labbipet
approx. 4-5 hours by road; rail connections also available; Alternate international gateway; allow a full travel day and confirm onward transport to Vijayawada.
taxi
Estimated costApprox. INR taxi/rideshare from MAA to venue (estimate; confirm before travel)
Best forChennai International Airport (MAA) to S S Convention Hall, Labbipet
approx. 6-7 hours by road; Alternate gateway for southeast India; VGA is the closer airport for the venue.
Weather
Vijayawada in late October is warm and humid with a chance of monsoon showers; indoor halls at the venue are air-conditioned, so plan for heat outdoors and cool air inside.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Confirm mobile roaming or local SIM options for business visitors to India.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Language
Telugu is the local language in Vijayawada; English is widely used in hotels and business settings, and Hindi is understood in many commercial areas.
Dress and etiquette
Business casual is standard at Indian pharma trade fairs; modest dress is appreciated at temples and traditional venues, and shoes are usually removed before entering temples.
Dining
Andhra cuisine is known for its spice; Vijayawada has both vegetarian Andhra meals and multi-cuisine hotel restaurants. Bottled or filtered water is recommended for visitors.
Payments
UPI and card payments are widely accepted in Vijayawada; carrying some rupees in cash is useful for auto-rickshaws and small vendors.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Destination: VGA
Google Flights capture for 23 Oct 2026 departures to Vijayawada returned connecting itineraries; prices were still loading, so compare fares live before booking and allow for one-stop connections through major Indian hubs.
Transport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Vijayawada International Airport (Gannavaram) (VGA): approx. 30-40 minutes to Labbipet; Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad (HYD): approx. 4-5 hours by road; rail connections also available; Chennai International Airport (MAA): approx. 6-7 hours by road. Allow road or rail time to S S Convention Hall, Labbipet; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near S S Convention Hall, Labbipet: Vijayawada: Yar Inn | Hotel Rooms in Vijayawada; Benz Circle: Olive Hotel Benz Circle by Embassy Group; Vijayawada: Red Fox by Lemon Tree Hotels, Vijayawada.
Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Vijayawada; confirm local availability before travel.
Public transit: APSRTC operates the city bus network across Vijayawada; the Vijayawada Metro is still in planning per route-map trackers, so buses, auto-rickshaws and taxis are the practical ways to reach S S Convention Hall in Labbipet. Bus fares are collected per journey, and airport bus services should be pre-booked on redBus or APSRTC.
Parking: On-site parking is available at S S Convention Hall, Labbipet; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: October 2026
Temperature: Late October in Vijayawada is post-monsoon: expect warm, humid days with temperatures broadly in the high 20s to low 30s Celsius; check a live forecast before travel.
Seasonality: October falls at the tail of the northeast monsoon transition for coastal Andhra Pradesh, so short heavy showers are possible; carry a compact umbrella.
Packing: Pack light breathable cotton clothing, comfortable walking shoes for the exhibition halls, an umbrella or rain layer, and a refillable water bottle; indoor halls are air-conditioned so a light layer helps.
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at Indian Fharma Fair - IFF usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
Day 14
Confirm your visitor registration on indianpharmafair.com and check whether your badge is trade-only or open to general visitors.
Day 13
Book a hotel in Benz Circle or MG Road so the daily transfer to S S Convention Hall in Labbipet stays short.
Day 12
Build a target exhibitor list across allopathic, Ayurvedic, nutraceutical and cosmetics categories, and note booth numbers once the floor plan is live.
Day 11
Request meetings with contract manufacturers and softgel or injectable specialists you cannot easily reach outside the fair.
Day 10
Check visa or e-Visa status if you are travelling from outside India, and print the organiser invitation, hotel confirmation and return ticket.
Day 9
Confirm arrival at Vijayawada International Airport (VGA) and pre-book an airport transfer; city bus schedules to the airport are limited.
Day 8
Download the APSRTC bus route map or set up a ride-hailing app for transfers to Labbipet.
Day 7
Prepare a one-page buyer brief listing the APIs, excipients, packaging and machinery you want to compare.
Day 6
List the regulatory questions to ask on Ayurvedic licensing, nutraceutical claims and GMP compliance.
Day 5
Schedule follow-up slots for the two days after the fair so supplier quotes do not go cold.
Day 4
Pack business cards, a light jacket for air-conditioned halls and an umbrella for late-October showers.
Day 3
Reconfirm hotel and transfer times, and keep a buffer for monsoon traffic.
Day 2
Save the floor plan and mark must-visit stands in the pharma machinery and Ayurvedic zones.
Day 1
Arrive early at S S Convention Hall, collect your badge and start with the product categories highest on your sourcing list.
Sample visitor itinerary
Route-optimised day
Day 1 · morning
Registration and hall orientation at S S Convention Hall, Labbipet
Day 2 · core sessions
Supplier meetings and product demos
Day 3 · wrap-up
Final negotiations and follow-up
Networking spots
2Indian Fharma Fair - IFF registration concourse
S S Convention Hall, Labbipet
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
S S Convention Hall, Labbipet
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
Costs & budget
Build your working budget
Adjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
Estimated budget
Live estimate
- Hotel × 2 nights₹190.00
- Per diem × 2₹150.00
Estimated total₹340.00
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Decision
Visit, exhibit, or skip?
Should you go?
Use this quick check to decide whether Indian Fharma Fair - IFF fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
For Indian Fharma Fair - IFF, what is your primary role on the show floor?
Decision matrix
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus and target suppliers align with the official exhibitor profile.
Best for
Buyers, engineers, and delegates sourcing Allopathic Medicines and Ayurvedic and Herbal Products solutions and benchmarking suppliers at Indian Fharma Fair - IFF in Vijayawada.
Min. budget
$450.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration, hotels, and travel.
Risks
Session times and ticket tiers may change - confirm the official agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a defined lead-generation or distributor recruitment goal for this market.
Best for
Brands and manufacturers launching Allopathic Medicines and Ayurvedic and Herbal Products products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.
Min. budget
$2,200.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, staffing, and pre-show marketing.
Risks
Booth pricing and corner premiums vary by hall - confirm with the organiser sales team.
skip
Audience, geography, or commercial goals do not justify travel and stand costs this cycle.
Best for
Teams with weak category fit, budget constraints, or overlapping commitments during the Vijayawada show week.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
Skipping may mean missing buyer meetings if competitors exhibit or attend the same week.
FAQs & glossary
Answers
Frequently asked
Glossary
- API
- Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient - the biologically active substance in a medicine, bought in bulk by formulation manufacturers and subject to pharmacopoeial testing.
- Excipient
- An inactive ingredient used to carry, bind, coat, preserve or flavour a medicine; buyers at IFF compare grades and compatibility with tablet, capsule and syrup formats.
- Softgel
- A one-piece capsule with a gelatin or vegetarian shell filled with liquid or paste; the format is central to nutraceutical and pharmaceutical oral dose production.
- Contract manufacturing / CDMO
- Third-party production of formulations under the brand owner's licence; Indian CDMOs exhibit at IFF to sell tablet, capsule, liquid and topical capacity.
- Ayurvedic formulation
- A medicine made under Ayurvedic pharmacopoeial systems, using herbs, minerals or classical combinations; product categories range from churna and tablets to oils and syrups.
- Nutraceutical
- A food-derived or supplemented product taken for health benefits, such as vitamins, minerals, probiotics and herbal extracts, usually sold as capsules, tablets, softgels or sachets.
- DCGI
- Drugs Controller General of India - the national regulator for drug approvals and licensing; exhibitors and buyers often discuss approval status and import permissions.
- GMP
- Good Manufacturing Practice - the quality system that governs premises, processes and documentation for pharmaceutical production; Indian and export-oriented units are expected to maintain GMP-compliant lines.
- Injectable
- A sterile dosage form delivered by syringe or infusion, including vials, ampoules and lyophilised products; production requires sterile filling and clean-room controls.
- Blister packing
- A packaging format where tablets or capsules are sealed between a formed plastic cavity and a lidding foil; machinery suppliers at the fair demonstrate forming, filling and sealing lines.
- Herbal extract
- A concentrated preparation made by extracting active compounds from plant material; buyers check standardisation, solvent residues and specification sheets.
- Private label
- A manufacturing arrangement where a producer makes a product sold under the buyer's brand; nutraceutical and cosmetic brands use IFF to find private-label partners.
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Also known as
Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
- Healthcare Expo Vijayawada
- Indian Fharma Fair - IFF 2026
- Indian Fharma Fair - IFF Vijayawada 2026
- Indian Fharma Fair 2026
- Indian Fharma Fair Vijayawada 2026
- Vijayawada India
- Pharmaceuticals
- Allopathic Medicines
Digital business cards for the show floor
Display a free company card at your booth, or share your professional card on the show floor.