<h1>State-organised trade fair October 9-18 promotes indigenous manufacturing, handicrafts, handlooms, agricultural goods and startups for Diwali shoppers</h1> A state-organised trade fair will run from October 9-18 at a designated Noida venue, daily from 11 am to 8 pm, to promote indigenous manufacturing, handicrafts, handlooms, agricultural products and startups. A government industries official described the event's objective as bolstering domestic production, sale and exhibition of local goods, and urged public purchase during the Diwali period, citing reduced GST rates as an incentive. The fair will include exhibitors linked to the department responsible for micro, small and medium enterprises and export promotion.