Noida Hosts Film Festival and Trade Show as Airport Eyes Passenger Launch and Food Inspectors Move In
Noida and Greater Noida were at the centre of multiple developments in September 2026, from the inauguration of the 19th Global Film Festival at Marwah Studios to the announcement of UP's 4th International Trade Show in Greater Noida. The Noida International Airport's chief executive confirmed that international passenger operations before year-end remain a top priority, while Uttar Pradesh cut rental agreement registration fees by five times their previous level. Food safety inspections across the state found hygiene violations at 233 eateries, with 13 Noida establishments facing licence risk.
🗳️ Uttar Pradesh Reduces Rental Agreement Registration Fees Fivefold
Rental agreements in Uttar Pradesh are set to become significantly less expensive to register following a policy change that cuts associated fees to one-fifth of their previous level, as reported by The Times of India in its Noida edition. The fee reduction carries direct relevance for tenants and landlords in Noida, where a large and active rental housing market serves workers, students, and professionals who have moved to the city for employment and education. Rental agreement registration fees have historically discouraged some parties from formally registering their tenancy arrangements, preferring informal or unregistered contracts to avoid the associated cost. A fivefold reduction in these fees lowers the financial barrier to formalisation, which benefits tenants by giving them documented legal standing and benefits landlords by creating clear records of tenancy terms. Noida's rental market, as part of the National Capital Region's broader housing sector, involves a substantial number of transactions, and the new fee structure is likely to increase the volume of formally registered agreements across the city. [2]
🎬 Union Minister Inaugurates 19th Global Film Festival Noida 2026 at Marwah Studios
Union Minister Dr. L. Murugan inaugurated the 19th Global Film Festival Noida 2026 at Marwah Studios in Noida on September 21, 2026, as reported by ANI. The festival is an annual event held at Marwah Studios, a film production and media facility in the Noida area that has hosted the gathering over many editions. The presence of a senior Union Cabinet minister at the opening ceremony lends the festival official recognition at the national level and highlights the role Noida plays in India's film and media ecosystem. The Global Film Festival Noida has over its various editions provided a platform for filmmakers and cinematic artists to present their work to audiences and industry participants in the National Capital Region. Staging the 19th edition at Marwah Studios continues a tradition of bringing international and domestic film culture to Noida. The festival's inauguration by a Union Minister reflects the government's interest in supporting cultural events that promote Indian cinema and facilitate exchange with international film communities, with Noida serving as the host venue for this engagement. [3]
🗳️ Fungus and Rodents Found in 233 UP Eateries; 13 Noida Businesses Face Licence Risk
Food inspectors found fungus and rodents at 233 eateries during an inspection drive across Uttar Pradesh, with 13 establishments in Noida identified as facing the risk of losing their operating licences, according to India Today. The scale of the findings, spanning more than two hundred food businesses across the state, points to systemic hygiene challenges at eating establishments beyond isolated cases. In Noida, 13 licences being placed at risk indicates that inspectors found conditions at those establishments that fall below the standards required to maintain authorisation to operate. The presence of fungus at food premises can result in contaminated food reaching customers, while rodent infestations signal failures in pest control and food storage that place consumer health at risk. The inspection drive affecting 233 UP eateries demonstrates that authorities are conducting enforcement activity at meaningful scale rather than limiting action to individual complaints. For Noida residents who frequent restaurants or use food delivery services, the licence review process for the 13 identified businesses is a matter of direct relevance to their food safety. [4]
🏢 Uttar Pradesh to Showcase Industrial Strength at 4th International Trade Show in Greater Noida
Uttar Pradesh will host the 4th International Trade Show in Greater Noida, where the state plans to put its industrial capacity on display for domestic and international participants, according to the Hindustan Times dated September 22, 2026. The event represents an opportunity for UP to present its manufacturing base, infrastructure development, and commercial activity to visitors from across India and from other countries who attend the show. Greater Noida, situated along the Yamuna Expressway industrial corridor and positioned close to the national capital, provides logistical advantages as a host city for a trade event of this scale. The International Trade Show allows businesses operating in the Noida and Greater Noida area to reach a concentrated audience of potential buyers, investors, and trading partners. For a state with the economic scale of Uttar Pradesh, staging such an event in the NCR also serves a signalling purpose, demonstrating the state's openness to investment and its readiness to connect its industries to wider markets. The 4th edition of the show marks a continued commitment to this form of industrial promotion through Greater Noida. [6]
🏢 Noida International Airport CEO Sets International Passenger Operations as Year-End Priority
Nitu Samra, the Chief Executive Officer of the Noida International Airport, identified the launch of international passenger operations before the end of the year as one of the facility's key focus areas, as reported by Fortune India. The statement reflects management confidence in the airport's readiness to progress from commissioning phases toward full commercial passenger service. The Noida International Airport, located in the Jewar area of Gautam Budh Nagar district, is one of the most significant aviation infrastructure projects in the National Capital Region in recent years. Its entry into international passenger service would provide millions of residents across Noida, Greater Noida, and the surrounding region with a new option for air travel, reducing reliance on existing airports in the NCR. The CEO's confirmation that year-end operations remain a priority addresses questions that residents and businesses in the region have about when the facility will begin serving commercial travellers. The airport's commissioning for international passengers would represent a landmark development for the Yamuna Expressway industrial and residential corridor. [7]
Sources: [2] The Times of India · [3] ANI News · [4] India Today · [6] Hindustan Times · [7] Fortune India