Poultry India Expo 2026 More Visitors Expected as Hyderabad Prepares for Major Technology Showcase

Hyderabad to host Poultry India Expo 2026 as the sector focuses on technology, health and productivity as Poultry Industry reels under losses due to Rising Feed Costs

India’s and Global poultry industry participants will converge in Hyderabad from 25–27 November 2026 for the 18th edition of Poultry India Expo, an industry exhibition expected to bring together more than 550 exhibitors and over 51,000 poultry professionals from approximately 120 countries.

Organised by the Indian Poultry Equipment Manufacturers’ Association (IPEMA), the event will take place at the HITEX Exhibition Centre. A dedicated Knowledge Day is scheduled for 24 November at HICC-Novotel in Hitech City.

The Annual Event will showcase equipment and technologies across breeding and genetics, hatcheries, feed milling, farm automation, poultry housing and ventilation, veterinary diagnostics, biosecurity, egg processing and manure management.

The programme comes at a time when Indian poultry producers are navigating rising feed costs, pressure on farm margins and the need to improve production efficiency. The combination makes the expo relevant not only to equipment manufacturers but also to veterinary-health companies, feed-additive suppliers, diagnostic providers and integrated poultry businesses.

Poultry India Expo 2026: Key facts

Veterinary diagnostics and biosecurity take a prominent place

Poultry disease prevention and early detection are central to maintaining flock performance and protecting the economics of large commercial farms.

The expo’s stated coverage of veterinary diagnostics and biosecurity creates a relevant platform for companies offering laboratory tests, on-farm diagnostics, vaccination equipment, environmental monitoring and disease-prevention solutions.

For producers, the commercial value of these technologies depends on whether they improve decision-making, reduce avoidable losses, support earlier intervention or strengthen compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

For suppliers, the opportunity extends beyond product display. Engagement with integrators, veterinarians, farm managers and equipment distributors can help identify unmet needs in disease surveillance, diagnostic turnaround time, vaccination delivery and farm-level implementation.

Automation and ventilation address productivity challenges

The exhibition will also cover farm automation, poultry housing and ventilation.

These technologies can influence production performance through environmental control, labour efficiency, water delivery, feeding consistency and flock monitoring. Their value is particularly relevant to commercial operations where small differences in feed conversion, mortality or growth uniformity can materially affect profitability.

For technology vendors, the challenge is to demonstrate total cost of ownership rather than rely solely on equipment specifications. Installation costs, maintenance, energy consumption, service availability and compatibility with existing farm systems all influence adoption.

Feed milling and nutrition remain important investment areas

Feed is one of the most important cost components in poultry production, making feed-milling equipment, ingredient handling, formulation and nutritional efficiency important areas for industry attention.

The event’s technology coverage includes feed milling, creating opportunities for manufacturers and suppliers involved in grinding, mixing, dosing, pelleting, quality control and automation.

For feed-additive and animal-nutrition companies, discussions with integrators and feed manufacturers may help identify demand for improved nutrient utilisation, ingredient flexibility and quality assurance.

India’s production scale supports the event’s relevance

India produced 142.77 billion eggs in 2023–24, ranking second globally in egg production. India is also among the world’s four largest broiler-producing countries, according to the report.

These figures help explain why India remains an important market for poultry equipment, genetics, veterinary health, feed technology and farm-management systems.

The scale of production also means that incremental improvements in biosecurity, feed efficiency, vaccination execution or environmental management can have substantial aggregate implications when successfully adopted across large production networks.

International participation and business development

IPEMA reports collaborations with more than 20 overseas poultry associations and 40 national-level poultry bodies. The anticipated participation of industry representatives from approximately 120 countries could provide a platform for cross-border partnerships and supplier discovery.

For international businesses seeking to expand in India, the expo offers a potential route to meet integrators, equipment manufacturers, distributors and technical specialists. Local after-sales support, regulatory compliance, financing and adaptation to Indian production conditions will remain critical to converting interest into sustained commercial activity.

What exhibitors and visitors should prioritise

For animal-health companies, the event can be approached through five practical commercial questions:

1. Which diseases or production constraints generate the greatest avoidable losses for target customers?

2. Can the proposed product or technology demonstrate a measurable return on investment?

3. Does it integrate with existing farm, hatchery, feed-mill or laboratory workflows?

4. What evidence supports efficacy, reliability and local suitability?

5. What distribution, training and technical-support capabilities are needed after the sale?

These questions can help turn event participation into qualified commercial leads and actionable product-development insights.

Outlook

Poultry India Expo 2026 is positioned as a broad technology and industry event rather than a narrowly focused equipment exhibition. Its planned coverage of veterinary diagnostics, biosecurity, feed milling, automation and environmental management reflects the interconnected challenges facing modern poultry production.

The expected scale of participation this year makes the event relevant to Indian and international suppliers, although its eventual commercial impact will depend on actual attendance, buyer engagement and the conversion of discussions into orders, partnerships and technology adoption.

For animal-health businesses, the most valuable opportunities may lie where veterinary health, feed efficiency, farm automation and measurable productivity outcomes intersect.