India has emerged as a trusted sourcing partner to the world and the IHGF Delhi Fair plays the role of a facilitator and ‘one stop sourcing destination’ for buyers from across the globe. The opportunities for overseas buyers and Indian exhibitors are alike at this mega fair as they get to meet each other to experience the exclusive product developments, understand the requirements, market trends and work on the export orders matching their needs.
UFI approved IHGF Delhi Fair is amongst world’s largest international trade fairs, organised since 1994 as Spring and Autumn editions by Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) - the apex organization representing manufacturers and member exporters of home, lifestyle, fashion, furnishing and furniture in India.
The forthcoming 58th IHGF Delhi Fair (Autumn) 2024 will be organized from 16th - 20th October, 2024 at India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR. The fair will present a very comprehensive selection with a choice of over 2000 product lines and more than 300 trends across 14 distinct product categories for international buyers covering importers, wholesalers, retail chains and design professionals.
Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) established in 1986-87 is an apex national organization representing over 10,000 handicrafts manufacturers and exporters from India. The Council facilitates business and provides comprehensive information about the sector to international buyers and ensures optimal interface between the Indian Handicrafts Industry and overseas buyers.
Over the last 36 years, the Council has been serving member exporters through various initiatives including setting up infrastructure projects like India Expo Centre & Mart; Common Facility Centres; Resource Centre; Trade Facilitation Centre; Testing Labs; organizing 56 editions of UFI certified IHGF Delhi Fair recognised by Limca book of Records as the largest congregation of handicrafts exporters under one roof; product & design development initiatives; Skill training based on National Occupational Standards; Launching compliances like VRIKSH (Timber Legality Assessment and Verification Scheme) and many more such initiatives toward growth, development and enhancing exports of handicrafts.
EPCH has its Headquarter in New Delhi, & regional/ representative offices in Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Moradabad, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Saharanpur, Agra, Guwahati and Narsapur.