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feature - 56th IHGF Delhi Fair and Delhi Fair Furniture

Enriching sourcing experience for buyers

The five days of the trade appointment saw a sourcing
business pitch that uplifted the morale of exhibitors, buyers,
organisers and all other stakeholders. Besides strong
representation from India’s established export markets, there was
buyer traffic from emerging markets as well. The fair attracted
7390 overseas buyers from 94 countries and buying
representatives, as well as domestic volume buyers, resulting in
good business enquiries. Buyers came from USA, the United
Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, France, Germany, the
Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, Sweden, Spain, Japan, Korea,
Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Italy, Canada,
South Africa, Russia, Brazil, Mexico, and many more.

Representatives of brands that pre-registered to visit include,
Potiers Homes, Argentina; Jasnor Pty Ltd, JTY Imports & Exports
Pty Ltd 3760, L&M Home, Alimrose Designs, Australia; Flamant,
Belgium; Nat Home Com. Imp. Artigos De Decoracao, Formas
Coloridas, Brazil; Gibb and Daan, Simpli Home Ltd, Canada; Loulou
du Pont Neuf, Vanam interiors, France; Concord GmbH, Maze
Sourcing, Germany; Atlas World Limited, Hong Kong; Arcon
Confalone SRL, Italy; Dinnerware & Co., Habufa Furniture, The
Netherlands; Elegance Home, Russian Federation; Casa Barrera,
S.L. Spain; Homestead Decore, South Africa; Home Centre, Marina
Retail Corporation, Wayfair, UAE; Sainsbury's Supermarkets, Indus
Mr. Dileep Baid, Chairman, EPCH, said, "some of our buyers
Valley Furniture Ltd, My Doris Limited, United Kingdom; Rocco
appreciated quality and variety of Indian handcrafted products,
Home and Design LLC, TGX Corp, Urban Trends, Walmart, USA, etc.
while some admire how Indian businesses conduct themselves."
Tamra Bryant, a regular buyer from USA who was here to source
products of decor, daily use and furniture said, "I am doing business
in India since 18 years and I have a first-hand experience in
witnessing the major progress in the sophistication of Indian
vendors. The quality and variety of Indian products has increased
over the decade. The makers of the products take significant care
of the whole process from manufacturing till exporting." Another
buyer, Susanne from Australia shared her interest in cottons and
prints as well as natural dyed silks in flattering and comfortable
handcrafted apparel from India. "Australians enjoy good quality
products with superior materials and flexibility. So, I am here for
exclusives, not looking for mass products," she emphasised. Buyer
David Cancelas, from Spain who deals with popular chain

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