Telangana Set to Host the 18th Poultry India Expo

When you think of India’s poultry boom, Hyderabad’s sprawling HITEX Exhibition Centre now tops the list. From November 25 to 27, the city will play host to the 18th edition of the Poultry India Expo – a three‑day gathering that feels more like a mini‑world fair for egg‑ and meat‑loving entrepreneurs.

What’s striking is how the expo has swelled since its modest start in 2007. Back then it was a single hall of about 3,500 sq m, a quiet affair for a niche market. Fast forward to today and you’re looking at 35,000 sq m spread across seven buzzing halls – a literal ten‑fold jump that mirrors the sector’s meteoric rise.

Organised by the Indian Poultry Equipment Manufacturers’ Association (IPEMA) under the banner “Poultry India”, the show is pulling in more than 550 exhibitors. Expect to see everything from cutting‑edge hatchery equipment and climate‑controlled housing to sophisticated feed formulas and waste‑to‑energy systems.

But it isn’t just about shiny hardware. The parallel technical conference – Poultry Knowledge Day – kicks off a day early, on November 24 at HICC‑Novotel. Here, experts will riff on health, nutrition, vaccination, artificial intelligence, automation and sustainable farming. The line‑up includes the Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, S. P. Singh Baghel, who will grace the opening.

Speaking at a pre‑event press meet, IPEMA‑Poultry India president Uday Singh Bayas called the expo a “one‑nation‑one‑expo” platform – a space where poultry associations, farmers, breeders, veterinarians and tech firms can finally shake hands under one roof.

India’s numbers add weight to the hype: the country churned out a staggering 149.11 billion eggs in the 2024‑25 season, making it the world’s second‑largest egg producer. That sheer scale fuels demand for better breeding stock, smarter feed, and, yes, more efficient ways to manage waste.

All told, the 18th Poultry India Expo promises a blend of business, technology and plain old curiosity. Whether you’re a farmer looking for the next feed tablet, a start‑up pitching AI‑driven disease detection, or simply someone fascinated by how a single egg makes its way from farm to table, Hyderabad’s doors will be wide open.