The 8th Chamber Expo 2025, organized by the Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC), commenced on Thursday, January 30, at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu.  

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli inaugurated the expo, which aims to promote local products, enhance marketing, and boost trade.  

This year, the Software and AI Project stalls are expected to be a major attraction, according to NCC President Kamlesh Kumar Agrawal.  

The five-day trade fair has been launched in collaboration with the Trade and Export Promotion Center under the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Supplies.

The exhibition showcases a diverse range of products, including agricultural goods, handicrafts, automobiles, electrical appliances, textiles, furniture, garments, leather products, and more.  

With over 125 stalls, the event is anticipated to attract more than 50,000 visitors before concluding on February 3.  

Here are some highlights from the first day of the expo, captured by our photojournalist Sunil Sharma.