HGH India’s 15th Edition Brings Back Business with 2,500 Home Products and 2024/25 Trends

 

Mumbai: The 15th edition of “HGH India”, a prominent bi-annual trade show for home textiles, home décor, home furniture, houseware, and gifts, commenced today at the Bombay Exhibition Center. The event was inaugurated by Mr. Arun Roongta, Managing Director of HGH India; Dr. Geert Boettger, Director of HGH India; and Smt. Roop Rashi, IA&AS, Textile Commissioner, Ministry of Textiles, GOI. Special guests included ID Ketan Sheth, Chairman of IIID, Mumbai; Ar. Gaurish Chandawarkar, Director of IES College of Architecture; and Ar. Chandrashekhar Kanetkar, Principal Architect of Chandrashekhar Design INC.

This 4-day trade show, spread over 50,000 sq. meters and 4 halls, features a product and innovation showcase from nearly 700 Indian and international brands and manufacturers from 32 countries. The event aims to refocus on the domestic market, facilitating growth in trade, design, and innovation.

Mr. Arun Roongta, Managing Director of HGH India, stated, “Over the years, HGH India has become a platform facilitating the growth of industry, trade, design, and innovation. We have had close to 40,000 pre-registrations from over 600 cities and towns across India, and the indications are that the total number of visitors is likely to exceed the 41,240 visitors of last July. This reflects an overwhelming interest in the trade in once again visiting 'HGH India' to explore new business opportunities in the ever-evolving Indian market and stay ahead of their competitors. I am sure you will see a lot of new energy at this edition of HGH India.”

Guest of Honor, Smt. Roop Rashi, emphasized the significance of the event, stating, “It is a matter of pleasure and privilege to be at 'HGH India', a show of this stature, which is promoting the industry and bringing the focus back to the domestic market. India makes 95% of the World’s handwoven fabric. The focus of the Ministry of Textile is to make the best quality products for our country and abroad. We want to increase employment opportunities; we currently employ 5.4 crore people, directly and indirectly. We would always encourage platforms like 'HGH India' as they are bringing the Home Textiles industry together, with a focus on India.”

Over the next four days, 'HGH India' will unveil 2,500 innovative products by leading brands and manufacturers for home retailers, architects, interior designers, distributors, and institutional buyers. The event will feature the IIID partnership, H Circle Awards, Trends 24/25, the Indian Heritage pavilion, and over 120 exhibitors showcasing India’s rich heritage and art in the handicrafts and handloom sector with significant government support.

The key focus areas at HGH India are:

  1. World of Sleep
  2. Home Furniture
  3. Smart Kitchen
  4. Floor Décor
  5. Kids Home


“HGH India” has been connecting Indian and global home product brands and manufacturers with the Indian domestic market for over a decade. The show integrates home textiles, home décor, home furniture, and houseware under one roof, providing comprehensive sourcing solutions to retailers, distributors, importers, architects, interior designers, and institutional buyers, with a focus on upcoming design trends.

The current edition of 'HGH India' concludes on July 5th and will return for its next edition from December 3rd to 6th, 2024, in Bengaluru.

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