IHGF is amongst Asia’s largest Gifts & Handicrafts fair, held biannually (Spring & Autumn edition) and is organised by
Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH).
India has become a trusted sourcing partner globally, and the IHGF serves as a facilitator and 'one-stop sourcing destination' for buyers worldwide. The 57th IHGF Delhi Fair (Spring) 2024 is scheduled from 06 – 10 February 2024 at the India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR. The IHGF Delhi Fair (Spring) 2024 will offer a comprehensive selection, including over 2000 product lines and more than 300 trends across 12 distinct product categories for international buyers, covering importers, wholesalers, retail chains, and design professionals.
The opportunities for exhibitors both big and small are alike as every exhibitor gets to meet with buyers and their representatives, understand their needs & requirements, market trends and work on the export orders matching the exact needs of the buyer and the export markets.
Recently organised, the 56th edition of the IHGF was held from 12 – 16 October 2023 and distinguished itself as one of the largest events open to a global audience, featuring over 3200 exhibitors. The fair attracted numerous overseas buyers and representatives from over 100 countries and territories, generating business inquiries worth around AU$480 million.
Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) was established under Companies Act in the year 1986-87 and is a non-profit organisation, with an object to promote, support, protect, maintain and increase the export of handicrafts. It is an apex body of handicrafts exporters for promotion of exports of Handicrafts from country and projecting India's image abroad as a reliable supplier of high quality of handicrafts goods & services and ensured various measures keeping in view of of observance of international standards and specification. The Council has created necessary infrastructure as well as marketing and information facilities, which are availed both by the members exporters and importers.