Vashi, Navi Mumbai — The much-awaited FD-Expo 2026 Mumbai Edition, powered by Franchise Discovery, concluded successfully on 6th -7th June 2026 at the CIDCO Exhibition & Convention Centre, Navi Mumbai, Vashi, after two energetic days of business networking, brand discovery, and investment activity.

The mega expo drew an overwhelming response, welcoming more than 10,000+ visitors — investors, entrepreneurs, franchise seekers, HNIs, business buyers, and working professionals — from across Pan India. With leading & verified franchise, retail, dealership, and distributorship brands spanning 25+ industries, the event transformed into a vibrant celebration of entrepreneurship, widely described by attendees as a true Business Mahakhumb.

The expo featured live brand showcases, curated startup pitch sessions, guided advisory meets, and high-impact networking zones, enabling direct, face-to-face interactions between brand founders and decision-makers. Visitors explored investment opportunities ranging from low-cost models under ?5 Lakhs to premium partnerships above ?15 Cr across sectors including Food & Beverage, Retail & FMCG, Education, Beauty & Wellness, and Auto & EV brands. Leading names such as 99 Pancakes, Bata, TJUK, TFC, and ESBEDA were among the many participating brands.

The event was graced by Chief Guest Dr. Ashish Gautam, Founder of Divya Prem Sewa Mission, whose humanitarian journey inspired attendees. The co-located events and VIP networking meets further added to the celebratory atmosphere.

Participating brands expressed strong satisfaction with the quality of leads and engagement. Mr. Shyam Singh, CEO of Franchise Discovery, and Mr. Rohit Jaiswal, Director of FD-EXPO, said, The response has been phenomenal. Mumbai has proven the immense appetite for verified, transparent business opportunities.

FD-Expo now heads to Noida, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, and Bangalore as part of its national circuit.