NAIMA Mobility Expo 2026 Concludes with Record 180,000+ Visitors and Massive Success

17th August 2026, Kathmandu

The NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026 has officially concluded, marking a historic milestone in the nation’s automotive sector. Running for six days starting from Shrawan 26, the premier event drew an overwhelming and enthusiastic response, welcoming over 180,000 visitors through its doors.

NAIMA Mobility Expo 2026 Concludes

Organized by the Nepal Automobiles Importers and Manufacturers Association (NAIMA), the expo exceeded initial projections of 150,000 attendees, cementing its status as a monumental success for the country’s entire mobility industry.

Daily Visitor Breakdown

Public enthusiasm remained consistently high throughout the six-day event, culminating in a massive surge on the final day:

Opening Day (Shrawan 26): 29,000 visitors

Second Day: 26,000 visitors

Third Day: 22,000 visitors

Fourth Day: 31,000 visitors

Fifth Day (Saturday): 42,000+ visitors

Closing Day: 30,000+ visitors

Key Highlights & Leadership Insights

With over 55 major brands participating and 53 new products unveiled, industry leaders hailed the expo as a collective triumph for the Nepalese mobility landscape.

Ritu Singh Vaidya, President, NAIMA: Emphasized that the turnout was a massive encouragement for a young organization like NAIMA. She noted that the event was designed not just to showcase vehicles, but to serve as a vital platform for knowledge creation and industry learning.

Cabinet Shrestha, Board Member, NAIMA: Called the massive public turnout a delightful and positive sign for the future of the domestic auto industry.

Gaurav Sharda, Chairman, Auto Show Planning Committee: Described the event as an unprecedented success, highlighting that inquiries and vehicle bookings far surpassed all initial estimates.

Akash Golcha, Chairman, Strategy and Membership Affairs Committee: Succinctly summarized the overwhelming sentiment of stakeholders, declaring the expo an absolute “superhit.”

Rajkumar Dulal, Executive Director, NAIMA: Stated that the satisfaction expressed by attendees served as the true metric of the expo’s success, driven by comprehensive displays, interactive learning sessions, and collaborative demand-focused management.

Engaging Intellectual Discourses & Mobility Dialogues

Beyond vehicle displays, the expo featured high-profile panel discussions tackling critical future trends:

Closing Day: Importing Talent, Exporting Workers: Bridging Nepal’s Education, Skills and Entrepreneurship Gap, featuring Member of Parliament Bidhusi Rana, NAIMA Board Member & Padma Jyoti Group Chairman Saurabh Jyoti, Assistant Professor Bhagwata Sedhain, and Assistant Professor Lochanendra Devkota, moderated by Sanjay Silwal Gupta.

Saturday: AI and Automotive Technology: Driving the Future of Mobility

Friday: Technical: Battery Recycling and Ethanol Blending in Fuel

Thursday: Mobilizing Mobility through Finance & Insurance

Wednesday: Mobility: Past, Present, and Future (Learning Sessions)

Opening Day (Tuesday): Investment and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI): Mobilizing Fuel for Economic Growth

Driving Sustainable and Tech-Driven Transportation

Aimed at promoting a sustainable, green, and tech-friendly transportation network in Nepal, the second edition of the expo featured strong participation from both domestic and multinational vehicle manufacturers and authorized importers.

The event’s grand success was backed by a robust network of corporate partners:

Co-Sponsor: Global IME Bank Limited

Powered By: Red Bull

Banking Partners: NMB Bank Limited & Siddhartha Bank Limited

Insurance Partners: NLG Insurance Company Limited & Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Company Limited (SALICO)

Technology Partner: Bosch

Education Partners: Global College & Embark College

Charging Partners: Agni Energy Pvt. Ltd. & Agile Engineering Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Ride Partner: Pathao Nepal Pvt. Ltd.

Hydration Partner: Aqua Minerals (Aqua Hundred) Pvt. Ltd.

Hospitality Partner: The Soaltee Kathmandu

Medical Partner: Grande International Hospital

Surveillance Partner: Vatsal Impex Pvt. Ltd. (Hikvision)

Fire & Safety Partner: Hitco Pvt. Ltd.

Additional support came from ticketing partners, digital platforms, media networks, and security providers, all contributing to a seamless and secure experience for every attendee.

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