2nd Edition — 2026 Conference + Exhibition + Awards + Gala Concurrent with Maize & Millet Summit 2026

28 September 2026  •  The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake

Global Turmeric Conclave 2026

India's Golden Spice: Market Outlook, Value Chains & Global Expansion

Monday, 28th September 2026
The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake
Organised by Tefla's
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Industry Delegates
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Expert Speakers
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Why This Event Matters

India's Golden Spice at a
Pivotal Moment

The global turmeric industry is undergoing a structural shift — from a bulk commodity to a high-value ingredient powering nutraceuticals, pharma, cosmetics, and functional foods. The Global Turmeric Conclave 2026 places you at the centre of this transformation.

India's Global Dominance

India produces over 75% of the world's turmeric and accounts for nearly 60% of global exports. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra collectively shape global price benchmarks, supply availability and quality norms.

Booming Value-Added Demand

Curcumin extracts, oleoresins and standardised turmeric powders are seeing double-digit growth in nutraceuticals, pharmaceutical applications, cosmetics, and functional food & beverages — opening lucrative processing and R&D opportunities.

Traceability & Sustainability Imperative

EU and US buyers increasingly demand residue-free, traceable, sustainably grown turmeric with documented supply chain standards. Indian industry must adapt or risk losing premium market access.

Export Contracting Window

September marks a critical decision window for global buyers placing early Kharif 2026 purchase orders. Being at this conclave means direct visibility into crop availability, quality and price — before the competition.

Policy & Regulatory Clarity

Export incentive structures, import duty changes, FSSAI quality regulations and MSP policy are reshaping trade economics. This platform delivers direct policy insights from government and regulatory stakeholders.

The Entire Ecosystem in One Room

Farmers, FPOs, mandis, stockists, processors, curcumin manufacturers, exporters, global ingredient buyers, brand owners, agri-tech providers and policy officials — all under one roof for one transformative day.

Who Should Attend

Built for the Entire
Turmeric Value Chain

Whether you trade, process, export, formulate, regulate or finance — the Global Turmeric Conclave 2026 delivers direct commercial value for every stakeholder in the ecosystem.

Traders & Stockists

Early crop signals, price discovery, and direct connections with exporters and processors to optimise procurement strategy.

Exporters & Importers

Access global demand intelligence, meet buyers from 50+ countries and negotiate early-season supply contracts for FY26–27.

Processors & Curcumin Manufacturers

Explore innovation in extraction, standardisation and quality benchmarking. Network with ingredient buyers seeking long-term supply partnerships.

Nutraceutical & Pharma Companies

Source high-quality curcumin, understand regulatory standards and meet India's top extraction and biomass suppliers for formulation.

Spice Brands & FMCG

Benchmark quality standards, discover new product formats, access innovation in turmeric-based formulations and build supplier networks that support scaling.

Agri-Tech & Input Providers

Showcase precision agriculture solutions, crop protection products, and post-harvest technology to a concentrated audience of farmers, FPOs and processors.

Government & Policy Stakeholders

Engage directly with industry on traceability frameworks, export promotion, MSP policy and GI protection initiatives that shape the sector's competitiveness.

FPOs & Farmer Leaders

Access market price intelligence, connect with buyers seeking direct-from-farm procurement, and understand grading and certification pathways for premium markets.

Why 28 September 2026

The Right Moment
in the Trade Cycle

The timing of this conclave is not coincidental — it is strategically chosen to deliver maximum commercial value at the most consequential point of the Indian turmeric calendar.

01

Kharif 2026 Crop Visibility

Late September marks the point when Kharif turmeric sowing is complete and early crop condition assessments begin to shape market sentiment and price expectations.

02

Early Price Signals & Stock Position

Outstanding stock levels from the previous season are clearer by this window — giving traders, exporters and processors critical data for Q4 procurement and forward contracting.

03

Export Contracting & Demand Planning

Global buyers use October–November to finalise supply agreements for the following year. September intelligence directly informs those decisions — making early participation commercially valuable.

04

Mumbai: India's Trade & Export Hub

Mumbai's role as India's commodity trading hub, export gateway and APMC centre makes it the most strategically relevant location for a national level turmeric industry platform.

Event at a Glance
28 September
2026
The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai 400076
Full-day Conference Programme
Concurrent B2B Exhibition
Global Turmeric Awards Ceremony
Networking Cocktail & Gala Dinner
Co-located: Maize & Millet Summit 2026
Conference Programme

Full-Day Agenda — 28 September 2026

A curated, high-impact programme covering the full turmeric value chain — from crop outlook to export markets to nutraceutical innovation and policy.

09:45
AM
Keynote
Turmeric Crop Outlook 2026–27: Kharif Assessment & Area Under Cultivation
Expert assessment of Kharif 2026 sowing patterns, regional crop health, and production forecasts across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra.
10:45
AM
Market Intelligence
Price Trends, Stock Position & Mandi Dynamics
Live analysis of current mandi prices, outstanding stock, arrivals, and forward price trajectories for FY26–27.
11:45
AM
Global Trade
Global Trade & Export Opportunities: Demand Signals from Key Markets
Insights on demand from the US, EU, Middle East, Southeast Asia and Africa. Export regulations, buyer expectations and FOB/CIF dynamics.
01:30
PM
Processing & Innovation
Value Addition, Curcumin Extraction & Processing Technology
Deep-dive on curcumin standardisation, oleoresin production, spray drying innovations, and the economics of value-added turmeric products.
02:30
PM
Quality & Standards
Quality, Traceability & Sustainability in the Turmeric Supply Chain
EU MRL compliance, FSSAI regulations, blockchain-based traceability pilots, organic certification and residue-free sourcing frameworks.
03:30
PM
Future Outlook
Future of Turmeric: Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods & New Demand Drivers
The next growth frontier — curcumin bioavailability research, beauty & cosmetics applications, sports nutrition, mental wellness and pharmaceutical use cases.
Expert Voices

Speakers & Knowledge Leaders

Hear from India's most authoritative voices in turmeric — market experts, export leaders, processing innovators, policy architects and global ingredient buyers.

Keynote Speaker
Crop Outlook Expert
Senior Analyst, National Commodity Research
To Be Announced
Market Expert
Turmeric Trade Analyst
Head of Commodities, Leading APMC
To Be Announced
Export Leader
Global Export Head
MD, Premier Spice Export House
To Be Announced
Policy Voice
Spices Board Official
Senior Director, Export Promotion
Spices Board of India
Processing Innovator
Curcumin R&D Expert
VP Technology, Curcumin Extraction Leader
To Be Announced
Nutraceuticals
Nutraceutical Buyer
Global Procurement Head
International Ingredient Co.

🎤 More distinguished speakers to be announced over the coming weeks

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🌟 International guest speakers from key turmeric importing markets

Speaker Interest
Concurrent B2B Exhibition

Exhibit at the
Global Turmeric Conclave

Join 60+ exhibitors from across the turmeric and spice value chain at a concurrent B2B exhibition running alongside the conference — designed for qualified buyer-seller interactions in a premium setting.

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Processing & Extraction Technology

Steam distillation, spray drying, curcumin extraction systems, oleoresin processing equipment and automation solutions for turmeric processing units.

02

Agri Inputs, Seeds & Crop Technology

High-yield turmeric varieties, certified planting material, soil nutrition, crop protection products, and precision agri solutions for turmeric farmers.

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Nutraceutical & Ingredient Companies

Curcumin standardised extracts, turmeric oleoresins, functional food ingredients and branded ingredient formulations from leading manufacturers.

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Packaging, Logistics & Cold Chain

Flexible packaging, bulk container solutions, fumigation services, freight forwarding and logistics providers catering to the export spice sector.

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Export Facilitation & Trade Services

Inspection agencies, certification bodies, testing labs, trade finance, export documentation and customs compliance service providers.

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Spice Brands, FMCGs & Retail Formats

Branded turmeric, consumer packs, retail and institutional formats, private label manufacturers and direct-to-consumer spice innovators.

Limited Exhibition Space Available

Secure Your Exhibition Booth Today

Premium floor space, strategic placement, branding, and direct access to 500+ qualified trade visitors. Booths fill fast — early bookings receive preferred positioning.

Celebrating Excellence

Global Turmeric Awards 2026

The most prestigious recognition in India's turmeric industry — honouring outstanding contributors across trading, processing, sustainability, innovation and leadership.

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Turmeric Trader of the Year

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Turmeric Exporter of the Year

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Curcumin Innovator Award

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Excellence in Processing & Value Addition

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Sustainable Turmeric Initiative

🤝

FPO & Farmer Collective Award

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Emerging Entrepreneur in Turmeric

Special Jury Award

Nominate Now

Nominations open to all industry participants. Judged by an independent expert jury.

Evening Programme

Awards Ceremony &
Gala Networking Dinner

An extraordinary evening that combines prestige, celebration, and premium business networking — the most valuable conversations of the entire event happen here.

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Global Turmeric Awards Ceremony

Recognising outstanding contributors to India's turmeric industry across seven prestigious categories.

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Networking Cocktail Reception

Structured and informal networking with 500+ delegates in an elegant lakeside setting at The Westin Powai.

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Gala Dinner

A premium sit-down dinner experience with curated menus — the perfect backdrop for relationship-building with buyers, exporters and industry leaders.

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Live Music & Cultural Entertainment

A tasteful, culturally rich performance programme complementing the premium atmosphere of the evening.

An Evening to Remember

The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake's iconic setting provides the perfect backdrop for an evening of business, celebration and connection.

📍 The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake

Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai 400076
Evening programme from 7:00 PM onwards

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Partner with
Global Turmeric Conclave 2026

Position your brand at the forefront of India's turmeric industry. Reach 500+ senior decision-makers — traders, exporters, processors, ingredient buyers, and policy stakeholders — before, during and after the event.

Category Sponsorships, Session Sponsorships, Award Category Naming Rights & Custom Packages also available.

Contact our partnerships team to discuss a custom solution tailored to your brand objectives.

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About Tefla's

Tefla's is India's leading organiser of niche commodity and agri-business conferences, trade exhibitions, and industry awards. With deep expertise in the spice, agri-commodity, food ingredient, and agri-tech verticals, Tefla's creates high-value platforms that drive real commercial outcomes.

The Global Turmeric Conclave is Tefla's flagship spice sector platform — built on rigorous market intelligence, credible industry expertise, and a strong network spanning farmers, traders, processors, exporters, and global buyers. The Conclave runs concurrently with the Maize & Millet Summit 2026.

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📌 Co-located Event

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28 September 2026 · The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake

Event Venue

The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake

A World-Class Setting for India's Turmeric Industry Summit

Set against the serene Powai Lake in Mumbai's premier business district, The Westin offers a sophisticated, well-connected venue perfectly suited to a national industry gathering of this scale.

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Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai 400076

15 mins from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport

Premier conference & banqueting halls
Dedicated exhibition floor space
Iconic lakeside gala dining setting
High-speed business connectivity
Ample parking & valet service
Premium on-site accommodation

The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake
Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai 400076

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Special accommodation rates for registered delegates. Enquire →

1st Edition — 2025

Building on a Strong Foundation

The inaugural Conclave set a new benchmark for industry knowledge events in the spice sector. The 2nd edition builds on that success with greater scale, depth, and impact.

First Edition — Key Outcomes

The inaugural conclave brought together India's turmeric trading, processing and export community for a day of market intelligence, B2B networking and industry recognition — establishing the event as a must-attend in the agri-commodity calendar.

  • Sold-out delegate registrations — over 350 participants
  • National trade media coverage across print & digital
  • Government representation from Spices Board of India
  • Multiple business partnerships signed during the networking sessions
350+
Delegates
40+
Exhibitors
18+
Speakers
7
Awards Given
25+
Media Partners
15+
Sponsors
Partners, Supporters & Media

Partnership & media opportunities available — enquire now →

Industry Partner
Trade Media
Knowledge Partner
Spices Board
Export Council
Gold Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
Associate Partner
Digital Media
Industry Partner
Trade Media
Knowledge Partner
Spices Board
Export Council
Gold Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
Associate Partner
Digital Media
FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Global Turmeric Conclave 2026?

India's most authoritative annual conference and B2B exhibition on the turmeric industry. Organised by Tefla's, it brings together 500+ stakeholders — traders, exporters, processors, nutraceutical companies, spice brands, agri-tech firms, FPOs, and government officials — for a full-day programme of market intelligence, business networking, and industry recognition.

When and where is the event held?

Monday, 28th September 2026 at The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai. The conference begins at 9:00 AM and the Gala Dinner & Awards run from 7:00 PM onwards.

Who should attend?

Anyone in the turmeric value chain: traders, stockists, exporters, importers, processors, curcumin manufacturers, nutraceutical and pharma companies, spice brands, agri-tech providers, government officials, FPOs, and farmer leaders. If your business touches turmeric, this event delivers direct commercial value.

How do I register as a delegate?

Fill in the Delegate Registration form below or reach out via WhatsApp. Early registrations receive preferential pricing. Group bookings of 5+ are eligible for discounted rates.

How can I exhibit or become a sponsor?

Use the Exhibitor Enquiry or Sponsorship Enquiry tabs in the contact form below. Exhibition space is limited and allocated first-come, first-served. A detailed media kit, exhibition floor plan, and sponsorship proposals are available on request.

What topics will the conference cover?

Kharif 2026 crop outlook, price trends and mandi dynamics, global export opportunities, curcumin extraction and value addition, quality and traceability standards, and the future of turmeric in nutraceuticals, functional foods, cosmetics and pharma.

How do I nominate for the Global Turmeric Awards?

Use the Awards Nomination tab in the contact form below. Self-nominations and third-party nominations are both accepted for any of the seven award categories. All nominations are evaluated by an independent expert jury.

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