Overseas buyers from 100 countries to engage with 3,000 exhibitors at 62ndIHGF Delhi Fair this week

New Delhi: Overseas buyers from around 100 countries and representatives from companies and departmental stores are expected to engage with above 3,000 exhibitors at the 62^nd edition of the IHGF Delhi Fair from October 13-17, 2026, at the India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida. Organised by the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) and hosted at India Exposition Mart Limited (IEML), the fair brings together India’s diverse craftsmanship, design capabilities and product innovation on a global sourcing platform, the council said.

Overseas buyers from Argentina, Australia, China, Qatar, Russia, the UAE, UK, US, Germany and Spain, among others will participate in the fair.

“Representatives from companies and departmental stores who have already confirmed their visit include Ivsa Design, Argentina; Luxe Brands Group, Genex Designs, Australia; XXXLUTZ KG, Austria; Dekocandle, Belgium; Focus Textil, Brazil; Eslanto LLC, Sully Innovations Inc, Canada; Esschert Design, China; Schou Company, Denmark; Yliades, France; Trautz GmbH &;; Co.KG, KHG GmbH &;; Co. KG, Germany, Homecentre LLC, Landmark Group, UAE; Chelsea Textiles, Pieces For Places, United kingdom; Target, TJX Companies, Walmart Global Sourcing India Pvt Ltd, HomeGoods, Welspun, USA ” said Rajesh Rawat, executive director, EPCH.


Rakesh Kumar, Director General in the role of Chief Mentor at EPCH and Chairman of IEML said that this edition carries that legacy forward with a rich showcase of India’s finest crafts, bold, design-led collections and new ventures, bringing buyers and suppliers together to unlock fresh opportunities for growth and collaboration.

Rawat added that in recent editions, the fair has also welcomed volume retail buying from renowned domestic players.

“Facilitating the fast-changing retail landscape in India, fuelled by renewed buying dynamics and a growing quest for international designs and premium products, IHGF Delhi Fair continues to host buying and sourcing consultants as well as visitors from major Indian retail and online brands and domestic volume buyers, including Aditya Birla Fashion, Archies, Bombay Swadeshi Stores, Chumbak Design Pvt. Ltd, Fabindia Limited, Home Essentials, Lifestyle International, Lulu Group, Miniso Lifestyle Pvt. Ltd, Reliance Retail, Shoppers Stop, Spencer Retail, Trent Limited, and many more have confirmed their visit to the show,” he said.

India’s handicraft exports in FY26 were Rs 33,168 crore ($3.75 billion).