IHGF Delhi Fair 2026: The Complete Buyer's Guide
TL;DR: IHGF Delhi Fair is South Asia's largest sourcing show for handicrafts, home décor, furniture, textiles, fashion accessories, and seasonal gifts. Organised twice a year by EPCH at the India Expo Centre & Mart in Greater Noida (NCR), it brings together 3,000+ vetted Indian manufacturers under one roof and draws serious buyers from 130+ countries — making it the single highest-ROI sourcing trip a Western importer can plan in India.
Whether you are scouting a new private-label range, replacing a China supplier, or filling a holiday Christmas catalogue, IHGF 2026 is the show to anchor your calendar around.
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IHGF Delhi Fair 2026 — Dates, Venue & Timings
IHGF runs two editions every year. Spring is the larger of the two and is geared toward the late-summer and autumn/winter retail seasons in Europe, North America, and Australia. The Autumn edition is timed for next-season planning and is especially strong on Christmas, festive, and Q4 holiday merchandise.
Spring Edition: 16–20 April 2026 (5 days)
Autumn Edition: 14–18 October 2026 (5 days)
Venue: India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh — approx. 45 minutes from Delhi IGI Airport (T3)
Footprint: 16 air-conditioned halls plus open-air pavilions across ~200,000 sqm
Show timings: 09:30 – 18:00 daily (strictly trade-only; no retail walk-ins)
Organiser: Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH), Government of India recognised
Top Product Categories on the Show Floor
The fair is laid out by category so buyers can cover an entire sourcing brief in 2–3 focused days. Each hall is dominated by manufacturers from a specific craft cluster — Moradabad for metalware, Jodhpur for furniture, Saharanpur for carved wood, Panipat for textiles, Khurja for ceramics, and Firozabad for glass.
Home décor, decorative accents, candles & home fragrances
Furniture — solid wood, industrial metal, rattan, cane, and upcycled designs
Home textiles — rugs, throws, cushions, bed linen, table linen
Fashion accessories — costume jewellery, scarves, stoles, bags, leather goods
Christmas, Easter, Halloween and seasonal decorations
Lawn, garden, planters & outdoor lifestyle
Houseware, tableware, drinkware & kitchen accessories
Gifts, novelty, stationery & corporate gifting
Lighting — lamps, lanterns, candle holders, LED décor
Who Should Attend IHGF 2026
Answer: IHGF is structured for serious volume buyers, not retail tourists. The exhibitor mix and on-floor pricing favour importers placing 20-ft and 40-ft container orders or building multi-SKU private-label catalogues.
IHGF is structured for serious volume buyers, not retail tourists. The exhibitor mix and on-floor pricing favour importers placing 20-ft and 40-ft container orders or building multi-SKU private-label catalogues.
Independent importers and wholesale distributors
Department stores, home & lifestyle chains, garden centres
Amazon, Etsy, Shopify and e-commerce private-label brands
Hospitality buyers — hotels, resorts, restaurant groups
Interior designers and contract/project buyers
Buying offices and sourcing agencies on behalf of overseas clients
Registration, Visa & Travel Essentials
IHGF is a strictly trade-only fair. EPCH verifies every buyer registration, so plan paperwork at least 4–6 weeks in advance.
Pre-register on the official EPCH/IHGF buyer portal with company website, import licence or GST/VAT number, and business card
Approved buyers receive a free e-badge and access to the buyer lounge, hosted-buyer programme, and B2B meeting tool
Indian e-Visa (Business) is the simplest route for most nationalities — apply 2–3 weeks ahead
Stay in Aerocity (near airport) or Greater Noida; the Expo Mart runs free shuttle buses from major NCR hotels during fair days
Plan 2–3 buffer days after the fair for factory visits in Moradabad, Jodhpur, Saharanpur, Khurja or Panipat
How Small World India Hosts Buyers at IHGF
Answer: Most first-time visitors walk the halls unprepared, miss the best exhibitors, and leave 60% of negotiable value on the table. Our buyer-host service compresses five chaotic show days into a focused, ROI-driven sourcing sprint.
Most first-time visitors walk the halls unprepared, miss the best exhibitors, and leave 60% of negotiable value on the table. Our buyer-host service compresses five chaotic show days into a focused, ROI-driven sourcing sprint.
Pre-fair: shortlist of 20–30 verified exhibitors mapped to your category, MOQ, and target landed cost
On-floor: bilingual host, supplier vetting, live price benchmarking, sample tagging, and meeting notes
Post-fair: 2–3 day factory-visit itinerary in the relevant craft clusters with car, driver, and translator
After return: consolidated RFQ, counter-offers, sample courier, PI/PO drafting, and pre-shipment inspection
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is IHGF Delhi Fair 2026?
Spring 2026 runs 16–20 April and Autumn 2026 runs 14–18 October. Both editions are held at India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida (Delhi NCR), from 09:30 to 18:00 daily.
Where exactly is the venue?
India Expo Centre & Mart, Knowledge Park II, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh — about 45 minutes by car from Delhi IGI Airport T3 and 35 minutes from South Delhi.
Who can visit IHGF Delhi Fair?
IHGF is strictly trade-only. Registration requires proof of business — company website, import/export licence, GST, or VAT number. Retail buyers and the general public are not admitted.
Is there an entry fee for overseas buyers?
No. Pre-registered overseas buyers receive a complimentary badge and access to the hosted-buyer lounge, B2B meeting platform, and on-site translation desks.
What is the difference between Spring and Autumn IHGF?
Spring is the larger edition with the widest category mix and is timed for autumn/winter retail planning. Autumn is more focused on Christmas, festive, and Q4 holiday merchandise for the following year.
Can Small World India accompany us at IHGF 2026?
Yes. We host buyers across all five fair days with a pre-built exhibitor shortlist, on-floor vetting, and 2–3 follow-on factory visits in Moradabad, Jodhpur, Saharanpur, Panipat or Khurja depending on your category.
How early should I book travel for IHGF?
Book flights and Greater Noida / Aerocity hotels at least 8–10 weeks in advance. Rates and availability tighten sharply in the four weeks before each edition.
How do I get started with Small World India?
Send us your product specs or reference images via the contact form. Within 48 hours we shortlist 3 vetted factories with FOB pricing, MOQ, and lead times — at no cost.
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