8th edition of Home Expo begins; about 500 companies to exhibit their collection

Noida, Apr 17 (KNN) Aiming to boost trade in Handicrafts and also project India's image in the global market, the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) has organized 8th edition of Home Expo India 2019 at India Expo Centre and Mart, Greater Noida.

Kicked off on April 16, the three day exhibition covers sectors with maximum thrust and growth potential in home décor, furnishing, furniture, flooring, and textiles.

Select exhibitors, premium products and invited buyers are the attention of this year’s home expo.

Buyers from more than 50 countries including USA, Europe, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, UAE, Lebanon, Iran, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Vietnam and Romania will be visiting the home expo.

About 500 companies in permanent marts will be exhibiting their collection at the state of the art India Expo Centre & Mart from 16 – 18 April, 2019.

Speaking on the occasion, Chairman of EPCH, O P Prahladka said that the show is in response to the industry demand and International trend of organizing sector-specific shows, enabling better focus on specific requirements of buyers, and is much appreciated by International visitors who can concentrate on products they are looking for without getting lost in the myriad of products, services, and exhibitors.

During Home Expo India, a thematic display of the North Eastern region and other artisans will also attract the visitors.

Exports of furniture and accessories grew by about 27.13%, houseware and decorative 15.19%, home furnishing, flooring and home textiles 6.3% last year.

Handicrafts exports during the year 2018-19 was Rs. 26,590.25 crores [prov.] registering a growth of 15.46% over the previous year.

EPCH is the nodal export promotion body for handicrafts in India and plays an important role with the main objective of boosting trade in handicrafts.