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Join us at PALM Expo Delhi from January 7-9, 2027, at Hall 6, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, for the latest in Pro Audio, Home Audio, and Lighting technologies.
Dates
7–9 Jan 2027
City / country
New Delhi, IN
Venue
Hall 6, Bharat Mandapam
Time
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM daily
Event overview
PALM Expo Delhi is a premier exhibition dedicated to Pro Audio, Home Audio, and Lighting technologies, taking place from January 7-9, 2027, at Hall 6, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
This event aims to connect industry professionals with cutting-edge innovations and high-intent buyers in North India’s growing market.
Attendees will have the opportunity to explore advanced solutions, network with industry leaders, and witness live demonstrations of the latest technologies.
TL;DR
Attending PALM Expo Delhi offers a unique opportunity to discover the latest advancements in Pro Audio and Lighting technologies. Engage with industry leaders, participate in live demonstrations, and network with key decision-makers. This event is essential for professionals looking to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market.
Exhibiting at PALM Expo Delhi provides unparalleled access to a high-intent audience of project consultants and system integrators. Showcase your innovations, generate leads, and establish your brand as a leader in the Pro Audio and Lighting sectors. This is your chance to connect with decision-makers actively seeking solutions for large-scale projects.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
Hall 6, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India
Hall 6, Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi 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: Hall 6, Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi 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 Hall 6, Bharat Mandapam for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Event days & opening times
How the last edition performed
Visitors
7,000
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
On 2027-01-07 to 2027-01-09, PALM Expo Delhi in New Delhi covering Pro Audio equipment including mixers and microphones, Home Audio systems for residential spaces, Advanced Display Techno gives technology 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.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
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Automation and labour efficiency
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Hybrid engagement models
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Plan your trip

Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Indira Gandhi International
to venue
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Hotel Mayda Prime By Mayda Hospitality Pvt. Ltd.
USD 95–122 / night
Rated 4.4 with free parking in the Google Hotels capture. The listed INR 1,080 quote for 7-9 Jan 2027 appears to be a partial or per-person figure, so verify before paying a deposit.
Hotel Decent Suites - Delhi Airport
USD 150–190 / night
Four-star property rated 4.8 with a pool and free cancellation; roughly 30-50 minutes by road to Bharat Mandapam depending on traffic.
Hotel Southern, New Delhi
USD 150–190 / night
Three-star property rated 3.8 with free cancellation and Wi-Fi; a practical base if you want central Delhi restaurants and metro access rather than the airport corridor.
Hotel Premier Inn Hotel in Mahipalpur Delhi Ncr
USD 150–202 / night
Rated 4.9 in the Google Hotels capture with free cancellation and a hot tub. The INR 5,434 quote shown for the show dates should be rechecked at booking.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
metro
About 20 minutes to New Delhi station, then change to the Blue Line for Supreme Court station near Bharat Mandapam. Usually faster than road traffic during the morning peak.
metro
Both stations put you within a short auto-rickshaw or walk of the Bharat Mandapam gates. Use the Delhi Metro route planner to pick the closest exit for your hall.
taxi
Fare scales with traffic, luggage and surge pricing. Prepaid taxi counters inside arrivals are the simplest option if you do not have an Indian payment app set up.
auto-rickshaw
Short metered or negotiated hop; useful when the last stretch of road is congested and a cab would take longer to reach the gate.
bus
Delhi Transport Corporation publishes routes and timetables and the network is dense, but buses are slower and crowded at peak. Best for short hops between hotel clusters and the venue district.
taxi
Indira Gandhi International (DEL) is the main commercial gateway serving New Delhi; allow 45-60 min by road or rail to Hall 6, Bharat Mandapam.
Weather
January is New Delhi's coolest month, with daytime highs near 20-22 C and night lows around 7-8 C. The bigger operational risk is fog: dense morning fog in the first half of January can delay flights into DEL and slow road traffic on the airport expressway. Rain is uncommon, so an umbrella is less important than a warm layer and a mask for the winter air quality. Treat these as climatological bands, not a forecast, and check IMD or a weather app in the week before travel.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
India uses 230 V / 50 Hz with type C, D and M plugs, so bring a universal adapter for laptops, consoles and demo gear. Airtel, Jio and Vi sell prepaid tourist SIMs at DEL arrivals against a passport and photo; eSIM plans bought before departure are often simpler. Wi-Fi at Bharat Mandapam is intended for basic use, so exhibitors running Dante, AV-over-IP or streaming demos should arrange a dedicated wired connection, a local hotspot or a 5G router. WhatsApp is the default channel for Indian trade contacts, and UPI is the standard payment method for cabs, food and small purchases.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Language and business etiquette
English is the working language of the Indian pro audio and AV trade, and most exhibitors and integrators will happily discuss specifications in English. A handshake or a namaste with palms together both work; exchanging business cards at the start of a meeting is appreciated, and using titles such as Mr or Ms with surnames is a safe default.
Time and scheduling
New Delhi runs on IST (UTC+5:30). Meetings often start with a few minutes of informal conversation before business, and a scheduled 11:00 slot may be treated flexibly. Confirm important meetings by WhatsApp the day before and keep the first morning of the show lighter to absorb queues at security.
Dress and show floor
Business casual works on the show floor: collared shirts, chinos and closed shoes. January mornings are cool enough for a jacket or sweater, while air-conditioned halls and demo rooms can be chilly in the afternoon. Comfortable shoes matter given the size of the Bharat Mandapam halls.
Security and venue entry
Bharat Mandapam is a high-security complex with bag screening and photo ID checks at the gates. Carry your passport or a government photo ID each day, arrive early on the first morning, and avoid bringing large bags or restricted items that will slow screening.
Food, water and tipping
Bottled water is the safe default, and exhibition halls usually have food courts with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. A 10 percent tip is normal at restaurants, small change is fine for porters and auto-rickshaw drivers, and hotel bills usually include service charge already. Many venues and restaurants are dry or do not serve alcohol openly.
Air quality and health
Delhi's winter air quality is often poor in January, and many visitors wear an N95 mask outdoors. Carry hand sanitiser, keep any prescribed medication in your hand luggage, and build a buffer day at the end of the trip in case fog disrupts your return flight.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: DEL
Fly into Indira Gandhi International (DEL), which handles all international arrivals for New Delhi; Terminal 3 is the main gateway. Book to land on 6 January 2027 so you have a buffer before the 7 January opening and can absorb a fog delay, which is common on January mornings. The airport is roughly 15-16 km from Bharat Mandapam, so plan 45-75 minutes by road depending on traffic, or use the Airport Express plus Blue Line if you are travelling light. Domestic connections from Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad are frequent, and fares into Delhi rise around large trade events, so book early.
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Indira Gandhi International (DEL). Allow road or rail time to Bharat Mandapam; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Bharat Mandapam: Mahipalpur / Delhi Airport corridor: Hotel Mayda Prime By Mayda Hospitality Pvt. Ltd.; Street Number 13 / Delhi Airport corridor: Hotel Decent Suites - Delhi Airport; New Delhi: Hotel Southern, New Delhi.
Ride-hail: Uber, Ola and BluSmart all operate in New Delhi, with dedicated pickup zones at DEL Terminal 3 and drop-off points near the Bharat Mandapam gates. Fares are app-based and rise with demand, so compare the three before confirming and prefer the prepaid taxi counter inside arrivals if you do not have an Indian payment method set up. Save the venue pin and gate number offline, expect vehicle screening at the complex entrance, and avoid hailing from the main road where stopping is restricted.
Public transit: The Delhi Metro is the fastest way to reach the Pragati Maidan area: take the Blue Line to Supreme Court station or the Pink Line to Pragati Maidan station, then walk or take a short auto-rickshaw to the Bharat Mandapam gate. From DEL, the Airport Express (Orange Line) connects Terminal 3 with New Delhi station in about 20 minutes, where you change to the Blue Line. Fares are low, roughly INR 30-110 depending on the journey, and can be paid by smart card or QR ticket. DTC and cluster buses cover the rest of the city at fares of roughly INR 10-25 but are slower in peak hours.
Parking: Bharat Mandapam has on-site parking within the Pragati Maidan complex, with access controlled by the venue rather than the organiser. Charges, height restrictions and the gate used for Hall 6 are set locally, so confirm current rates and the exhibition gate before driving. Vehicles are screened at the entrance, and the approach roads around Pragati Maidan are congested during the morning peak, so allow an extra 20-30 minutes. Ride-hailing drop-offs are usually quicker than self-driving during show hours.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: January 2027
Temperature: Approx. 7-22 C, with night and early-morning lows near 7-8 C and afternoon highs around 20-22 C. Fog can make mornings feel colder and reduce visibility until late morning.
Seasonality: January falls in Delhi's dry winter season, with rain on only a handful of days across the month. The dominant seasonal risk is fog rather than rain: dense morning fog can delay flights into DEL and slow road traffic, especially in the first half of the month.
Packing: Pack layers: a warm jacket or sweater for 7-8 C mornings and air-conditioned exhibition halls, plus lighter shirts for 20-22 C afternoons. Bring comfortable closed shoes for long days on the show floor, an N95 mask for Delhi's winter air quality, a universal power adapter for India's 230 V type C, D and M sockets, and business cards. An umbrella is optional in January; a light scarf is more useful for foggy mornings.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at PALM Expo Delhi usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
D-14: Register on palmexpodelhi.com and save the confirmation; check whether your badge is trade-only and needs company details.
D-14: Book flights into DEL and a hotel in the Mahipalpur or Aerocity cluster for early flights, or central Delhi for metro access.
D-13: Check passport validity for at least six months and apply for an India e-Business Visa if your nationality requires one.
D-12: Download the exhibitor list and shortlist stands by product area: loudspeakers, consoles, lighting, LED video, rigging and integration.
D-10: Book an airport transfer or install Ola, Uber or BluSmart and save the Bharat Mandapam gate location for offline use.
D-8: Check palmexpodelhi.com/schedule for demo sessions and conference slots, then block them in your diary.
D-6: Email or WhatsApp the exhibitors you most want to meet and ask for a specific time slot on 7 or 8 January.
D-5: Pack layers for 7-22 C days, a light jacket for air-conditioned halls, and an N95 mask for Delhi winter air quality.
D-4: Arrange connectivity: an eSIM before departure or an Airtel or Jio prepaid SIM at the airport with your passport and a photo.
D-3: Print or download the hotel confirmation, visa, return ticket and a spare set of business cards.
D-2: Change a small amount of cash to INR for auto-rickshaws and tips; cards and UPI work in most hotels and restaurants.
D-1: Check your flight status for fog delays, since January mornings at DEL are frequently affected.
D-1: Charge power banks and pack an India plug adapter (type C, D or M, 230 V).
D-0: Arrive at Bharat Mandapam early for bag screening and badge collection, allowing at least 30 minutes before your first meeting.
Registration and hall orientation at Hall 6, Bharat Mandapam
Supplier meetings and product demos
Final negotiations and follow-up
PALM Expo Delhi registration concourse
Hall 6, Bharat Mandapam
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Hall 6, Bharat Mandapam
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget

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Decision
Use this quick check to decide whether PALM Expo Delhi fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
For PALM Expo Delhi, what is your primary role on the show floor?
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 Pro Audio equipment including mixers and microphones solutions and benchmarking suppliers at PALM Expo Delhi in New Delhi.
Min. budget
$46,166.00
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 Pro Audio equipment including mixers and microphones products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.
Min. budget
$207,747.00
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 New Delhi show week.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
Skipping may mean missing buyer meetings if competitors exhibit or attend the same week.
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