1 Bhadra, Kathmandu.
The NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026 has concluded. The NAIMA Expo, which was formally inaugurated on Saun 26 with a grand ceremony, concluded today with the enthusiastic presence of over 180,000 visitors.
On the concluding day of the fair organized by the Nepal Automobiles Importers and Manufacturers Association (NAIMA), more than 30,000 people visited today. Similarly, on the opening day of the expo, Saun 26, 29,000 people visited, on the second day 26,000, on the third day 22,000, on the fourth day 31,000, and on the fifth day, Saturday, more than 42,000 people visited. NAIMA had expected 150,000 people to visit the fair in six days.
At the closing ceremony, President Ritu Singh Baidya stated that the major achievements of this expo were the participation of more than 55 brands, over 180,000 visitors, and the launch of 53 new products.
‘This expo is not just the success of one individual or organization, but the collective success of Nepal’s entire mobility industry. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to all participants,’ she said, ‘At the expo, along with showcasing new vehicles and technology, we also prioritized knowledge and learning. It is our belief that an expo should not only be a platform for displaying vehicles but also for creating knowledge.’
She stated that the attendance of over 180,000 people at the expo was the biggest encouragement and motivation for a young organization like NAIMA. ‘This is not an end, but a beginning,’ she said, ‘Our goal is to grow even bigger, better, and stronger in the days to come.’
NAIMA Board Member Cabinet Shrestha said that such a large number of visitors to the NAIMA Expo was a positive sign. ‘The NAIMA Expo has been successful in every way,’ he said, ‘This is a matter of joy for the auto industry itself.’
Gaurav Sharda, Chairman of the Auto Show Planning Committee, stated that the fair was more successful than expected and anticipated. ‘Many more people visited the fair than we had anticipated,’ he said, ‘We had more visitors, better inquiries, and better bookings than expected, and we are very excited.’
Similarly, Akash Golchha, Chairman of NAIMA’s Strategy and Membership Affairs Committee, stated that the fair was a super hit. ‘If you were to describe the NAIMA Expo in one word, that word would be ‘super hit’,’ he said.
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NAIMA Executive Director Rajkumar Dulal stated that the definition of the expo was conceptually reinforced by focusing on extensive exhibitions, learning sessions, broader collaboration, and demand-centric management. ‘The satisfaction shown by the visitors is the measure of the NAIMA Expo’s success,’ he said.
On the concluding day, a discussion was held at the NAIMA Mobility Dialogue on the topic of “Importing Talent, Exporting Workers: Bridging Nepal’s Education, Skills and Entrepreneurship Gap”. The panelists for the dialogue included House of Representatives member Bidushi Rana, NAIMA Board Member and Chairman of Padmajoti Group Saurabh Jyoti, Assistant Professor at Padmakanya Campus Bhagawati Sedai, and Assistant Professor at Thapathali Engineering Campus Lochankendra Devkota, with journalist Sanjay Silwal Gupta moderating.
On Saturday, a discussion was held on “AI and Automotive Technology: Driving the Future of Mobility”, and on Friday, on “Technical: Battery Recycle and Ethanol Blending in Fuel”. Similarly, on Thursday, a discussion and interaction took place on “Mobilizing Mobility through Finance & Insurance”. In Wednesday’s Learning Sessions, a discussion and interaction were held on ‘Mobility: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow’, while on Tuesday, the first day of the expo, a discussion was held on “Investment and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI): Mobilizing-Fuel for Economic Growth”.
The second edition of the expo was organized with the objective of promoting a sustainable, green, and technology-friendly transportation system in Nepal. The expo saw significant participation from domestic and multinational vehicle manufacturers and importers.
Global IME Bank Limited was the co-sponsor of the fair, and Red Bull was the powered-by sponsor. Similarly, NMB Bank Limited and Siddhartha Bank Limited were the banking partners. The insurance partners for the fair were Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Company Limited (SALICO) and NLG Insurance Company Limited.
Furthermore, BOSCH was the technology partner; Global College and Embark College were the education partners; Agni Energy Private Limited and Ajaile Engineering Solutions Private Limited were the charging partners; Pathao Nepal Private Limited was the ride partner; Aqua Minerals (Aqua Hundred) Private Limited was the hydration partner; The Soaltee Kathmandu was the hospitality partner; Grande International Hospital was the medical partner; Vatsal Impex Private Limited (Hikvision) was the surveillance partner; and Hitco Private Limited was the fire and safety partner.
For the NAIMA Mobility Expo, IME Khalti Limited was the co-ticketing partner; Union Pay was the QR partner; Pioneer Event Management and Media Network Private Limited was the audio-visual partner; Digipal Solutions Private Limited was the digital partner; ATS Nepal was the vehicle safety partner; Media Space Solutions Private Limited was the management partner; WorldLink Communications Limited was the connectivity partner; and Profit Media Private Limited was the publication partner.
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