With its 16th edition, which will take place at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) from December 3rd to 6th, 2024, the bi-annual trade fair for home textiles, home décor, home furniture, houseware, and presents is making its debut appearance in South India.
In Bengaluru, HGH India, a reputable biannual trade fair for home textiles, home décor, furniture, houseware, and gifts, is holding its 16th edition, marking its first foray into South India. The Bangalore International Exhibition Centre will host the show from December 3rd to December 6th, 2024.
“This year’s hosting of the 16th edition in Bengaluru is a deliberate choice,” stated Arun Roongta, Managing Director, HGH India. South India, which accounts for 20% of the nation’s population and 35% of its GDP, is becoming a major center for the manufacturing and service sectors, including information technology. Its purchasing power is far higher than that of the five North Indian states, as its per capita income is almost 50% more. South India is one of the most promising and untapped markets for home goods as a result. Compared to other regions of India, these states are seeing a quicker growth in demand for home textiles, home décor, furniture, houseware, and gifts.
Event highlights:
- The New Launch of Bergner India: At HGH India, Bergner India, a European cookware and kitchen equipment business, will introduce a new product in its cookware line designed specifically for South Indian cooking. By doing this, the company hopes to introduce South Indian kitchenware to the domestic market.
- Returning Repeat Exhibitors: Numerous well-known companies are making a comeback to display their goods, including PAN Overseas, Furnitech, TTK Prestige, Hawkins, United Ekta, and Micro Cotton from Sharadha Terry, one of the top home textile companies in South India.
- Diverse and New Exhibitors: In addition to 200 exhibitors from across the world, including Italy and Turkey, the exhibition will include 40–50 new exhibitors from different parts of India, including Moradabad, Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Malappuram, a well-known furniture production center in Kerala.
- World of Sleep (WOS) Conference: To raise awareness of the World of Sleep idea and its potential, HGH India, in collaboration with the Indian Sleep Products Federation (ISPF), will organize a conference titled “Evolving Indian Sleep Market: The Way Forward.” Day 2 of the session, which is set for December 4th, will feature presentations and panel discussions that are beneficial to the trade and industry in this area.
- Panel Discussion on Houseware Trends: Leading figures in the business will examine the most recent developments in the houseware market, highlighting its increasing significance within the HOME category.
- Sustainability Pavilion: HGH India, in collaboration with Manipal Advertising, will host a Sustainability Pavilion that will feature eco-friendly lifestyle options and sustainable home goods from six to eight exhibitors.
- Government assistance: The Ministry of Textiles, the Ministry of MSME, the Government of India, the Government of Haryana, and the Government of Uttar Pradesh all continue to provide assistance to HGH India. Additionally, traditional Indian art, such as bamboo handicrafts and exhibitors from the Northeast, will be showcased by exhibitors backed by the Development Commissioner Handlooms and Development Commissioner Handicrafts.
- Indian Heritage Pavilion: This pavilion will showcase traditional Indian art forms that have been passed down through the generations, with artists who have won national awards. generations. Highlights include the well-known Channapatana wooden toys, Mysore Painting, Sanjhi Paper Art from Alwar, and Kaavi Art from Udupi.
