National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Mumbai participated in the 19th edition of HGH India 2026, highlighting its academic excellence, research capabilities, sustainability initiatives, and industry collaborations at India’s leading trade exhibition for home textiles, home décor, gifts, and houseware.
The exhibition was held from June 30 to July 3, 2026, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (NESCO), Goregaon, Mumbai, bringing together industry professionals from across the home and lifestyle sector.
Platform for Industry Engagement
HGH India 2026 attracted 43,920 trade buyers from more than 700 cities and towns across India, along with 32 international participants representing home product retailers, modern trade, e-commerce and quick commerce brands, OEM buyers, architects, interior designers, distributors, and institutional buyers.
The event featured initiatives such as:
- Trend Forecasts
- H-Circle Product Innovation Awards
- HGH India Interactive
- Indian Heritage Pavilion
- Sustainability Pavilion
These focus areas closely aligned with NIFT Mumbai’s emphasis on design innovation, sustainability, and industry engagement.
Showcasing Academic Excellence
At its dedicated exhibition stall, NIFT Mumbai presented its key academic and research initiatives, including:
- Regular Academic Programmes
- Continuing Education Programmes (CEP)
- Craft Cluster Initiatives
- National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) Project
- Innovative student projects
The showcase reflected the institute’s multidisciplinary approach to design education, technology, sustainability, innovation, and industry collaboration.
Visit by Textile Commissioner
The NIFT Mumbai stall was visited by Smt. Vrunda Manohar Desai, IRS, Textile Commissioner, Government of India, who appreciated the institute’s efforts in promoting its academic programmes, research projects, craft interventions, and collaborations with industry.
The exhibition also provided an opportunity to engage with manufacturers, exporters, retailers, entrepreneurs, designers, prospective students, and parents, encouraging dialogue on future collaborations in education, research, innovation, and skill development.
Strengthening Industry Partnerships
According to the institute, participation in HGH India aimed to highlight NIFT’s strengths in design, technology, and management while reinforcing its commitment to:
- Sustainable design practices
- Preservation of India’s craft heritage
- Innovation-driven education
- Industry-academia collaboration
- Skill development
- Building a globally competitive creative workforce
The positive response received during the exhibition is expected to support future partnerships across education, research, innovation, and industry.
