WTC Mumbai was recognized for its mission of elevating local industry to the global stage by Exhibition Showcase, Asia's most comprehensive media platform for exhibitions. At the Exhibition Excellence Awards 2024, WTC Mumbai was awarded the “Star in International Participation” for its flagship event The World Trade Expo 2023.

Since its inception in 2017, The World Trade Expo, has been a unique platform for foreign trade missions and state governments to showcase their regions' trade, investment, technological, and tourism potential. WTE 2023 attracted over 5,000 delegates from 26 countries, facilitating more than 14,000 B2B meetings with trade missions from 14 countries.

The Expo was inaugurated by H.E. Mr. Ramesh Bais, Hon’ble Governor of Maharashtra, on October 3, 2023, at WTC Mumbai, along with Mr. Harjinder Kang, Deputy High Commissioner of the British Deputy High Commission.

Mr. Bodhisattwa Mukherjee, Director – Trade Promotion & Research, receiving the ‘Star in International Participation’ award on behalf of MVIRDC WTC Mumbai