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IHGF Delhi Fair brought together
an entire spectrum in home fashion
& utility, collectibles, gifting, fashion
adornments, etc. 16 halls and 900
Permanent Showrooms formed the
sourcing zone, inclusive of exhibitors
from across regions and craft hubs of
India; theme areas and collective
displays with artisans & entrepreneurs
from several craft clusters.

The fair showcased abundant
diversity of products for different
lifestyles and living spaces. It opened
up many prospects for sustainable
living too. The 14 major display segments of Home, Fashion, Govt. of UP; Shri Rohit Kansal, Additional Secretary, Ministry of
Lifestyle, Furnishings, Furniture, etc. featured housewares, home Textiles, Govt. of India; Shri Atul Kumar Singh , Addl. Municipal
furnishing, furniture, gifts and decorative, lamps and lighting, Commissioner Nagar Nigam, Moradabad; and many others visited.
Christmas & festive décor, fashion jewellery & accessories, spa & They interacted with the exhibitors and commended them for
wellness, carpets and rugs, bathroom accessories, garden excellent range of products on display.
accessories, educational toys & games, handmade paper products To keep the handicrafts fraternity well informed and updated
& stationery and leather bags. The full splendour fair received in today's times of fast changing information and technology,
increased patronage of overseas buyers, buying houses, buying
seminars on 'Leveraging International Multi-Modal Transportation
agents and domestic volume buyers. The show saw field days to Optimize Supply Chains'; 'Embracing Tomorrow's Aesthetics:
with buyers from almost all of India's export markets over the
Upcoming Decor & Furniture Trends'; 'Creating a Successful Online
world besides new and emergent ones. Marketing Strategies for Global Growth'; and 'Crafting Success
With the furniture segment seeing a growing scope and more through Innovative Packaging Strategies' by leading industry
and more markets overseas expanding their home & lifestyle professionals and international consultants, etc. were organised
products sourcing from India, the Delhi Fair Furniture also saw among supporting events at the fair, besides live craft
busy days. To cater to this segment of buyers and be able to offer demonstrations. The fair concluded with a Valedictory Function
larger display spaces to the exhibitors, EPCH launched this where Awards and Recognition for Best Stall Design & Display at
exclusive trade appointment under the IHGF Delhi Fair branding, IHGF Delhi Fair Autumn 2023 & Delhi Fair Furniture were given
this year. A favourable buyer as well as industry response was away in 14 categories.
observed to this initiative.

56th IHGF Delhi Fair and Delhi Fair Furniture were inaugurated
on 12th October 2023. They were visited by special guests
including, Smt. Rachna Shah, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Govt.
of India; Smt. Amrit Raj, IPoS, Development Commissioner
(Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India; Ms. T L Yaden, IP &
TA & FS, Financial Commissioner, ESIC; Dr. Suresh Kumar Malhotra,
Agriculture Commissioner, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers
Welfare (Dept.of Agriculture. Cooperation & FW), Govt. of India;
Shri Pranjal Yadav, Secretary, MSME & Textile and Khadi Deptt.,

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