AIAMA EXPO 2025: CONCLUDES SUCCESSFULLY IN BENGALURU
The AIAMA EXPO 2025, themed “Traditionally Modern,” was held on 6th, 7th and 8th November 2025 at Tripura Vasini, Palace Grounds, with three days of high-energy business networking, knowledge sharing, and industry growth. The event emerged as one of the most impactful platforms for the agarbatti and fragrance sector, hosting hundreds of stalls and attracting thousands of business visitors from across India.
The expo was inaugurated on 6th November 2025 by Ms. Shobha Karandlaje, Minister of State for the Ministry of Labour& Employment and the Ministry of MSME.
The inauguration ceremony was a striking affair, with all AIAMA Management members dressed in coordinated black outfits with brown waistcoats, presenting a sharp and impressive look. After the ribbon-cutting, the Minister visitd several stalls, interacted with exhibitors, and later addressed the audience from the main stage. One of the key highlights of the inauguration was the official reveal of the BIS Standard for Incense Sticks: IS 19412:2025, marking a historic regulatory milestone for the industry.
Industry Leaders Share Vision and Insights
Several prominent leaders delivered their speeches during the ceremony:
- Ambica Ramanjaneyulu, President, AIAMA & Ambica Agarbathies
- Sapthagiri S Boggaram, Past President, AIAMA & Head, Sarathi International
- Krishna TV, Vice President, AIAMA & Partner, Amrutha Aromatics
- Parag Satoskar, CEO, Oriental Aromatics Ltd
- Kedar Vaze, CEO, Keva
- Arjun Ranga, Chairman, AIAMA EXPO & MD, Cycle Agarbatti
- Ankit Agrawal, Managing Partner, MDPH
Felicitation of Key Contributors
The ceremony included special felicitations:
- Parag Satoskar, CEO, Oriental Aromatics Ltd (Platinum Sponsor)
- Kedar Vaze CEO, Keva (Gold Sponsor)
- Yogesh Dubey, President, FAFAI & Head, Rakesh Sandal Industries
- Sanjay Varshney, President, EOAI & Head, IKTA Aromatics Pvt. Ltd.
Day 2: Business Learning & Creativity
The second day featured a high-impact session by renowned business coach Rajiv Talreja, offering valuable strategies for scaling manufacturing businesses. A major attraction was the NOSE ROYALE fragrance-making competition, hosted by Mr. Ajit Vaze, Head of Aarav Fragrances &Flavours Pvt. Ltd., which drew wide participation from perfumers and fragrance enthusiasts.
Day 3: Grand Closing Ceremony
The expo concluded with a prestigious closing ceremony graced by:
- P. C. Mohan, Member of Parliament
- Ambica Krishna, Ex-MLA & Head, Ambica Agarbathies
Both leaders delivered impactful speeches appreciating AIAMA’s contributions to the Indian incense industry. The ceremony also featured the felicitation of additional sponsors and the announcement of the NOSE ROYALE competition winners, Mr Arjun Sunku, Mr Pramod Thule and Mr Sunku Mohan Kumar, celebrating creativity and excellence in fragrance crafting.
A Landmark Business Platform for the Agarbatti Industry
AIAMA EXPO reaffirmed its status as the premier business platform for the Indian incense industry.
With hundreds of exhibitors across perfumery, packaging, machinery, raw materials, and ingredients, and thousands of trade visitors from every part of the country, the event facilitated:
- New business collaborations
- Expansion of supplier-manufacturer networks
- Innovations in fragrance, packaging, and technology
- Growth opportunities for emerging and established brands
Over three power-packed days, the expo successfully created an ecosystem where tradition met modernity, driving the agarbatti industry toward a vibrant and progressive future.
