UBM Index Trade fairs, organisers of the flagship show INDEX, India`s international interiors, architecture and design event are hosting the 28th edition of the fair from 13-16 October at a new and bigger venue, the Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre.
This year, the show will have a presence of over 400 brands and is proud to include country pavilions from China, Turkey and Taiwan along with other international participation from Japan, Malaysia, France and Thailand.
The four day trade fair will connect buyers and traders dealing in various furniture and architecture markets.
The event is supported by All India Hardware Association, Hospitality Purchasing Managers Forum (HPMF), Taiwan Furniture Manufacturers Association (TFMA), Furniture Association from Turkey (MARMOB), Istanbul Exporters Association (IEA), Association of Designers of India, Association of Architects Builders Interior Designers and Allied Business (ABID) and MCHI-CREDAI.
Yogesh Mudras, managing director, UBM India said: "Owning to Factors such as increasing disposable incomes, higher standards of living, increasing expenditure on beautifying homes and exposure to global, premium products, the luxury market has seen a growth of CAGR 25 per cent over the last couple of years. UBM Index Trade Fairs through, INDEX facilitates to work towards meeting the rising demand of the luxury market, especially in sub sectors of interiors. The creative seminars and workshops at the fair will create a conducive environment for interactive discussions catering to the present challenges and trends of Social Housing. With UBM India’s market penetration, Index has drawn significant attention from buyers and international sourcing delegates from across the globe and we expect the Indian industry to benefit from this increased international presence at the Expo."
Mr L.A Khan, managing director, UBM Index Trade Fairs further elaborated, “INDEX is the only b2b platform for the interiors and design industry in India, bringing together architects, designers, builders and suppliers in a respected and dynamic platform. We are delighted to offer our guests and stakeholders a truly unique INDEX this year with awe-inspiring design spaces for interactions and key partnerships with powerful bodies such as MCHI-CREDAI, BAI, HPMF and several other bodies fusing business with cutting edge product design and numerous new launches”.
