By Casa Furnia – Where Global Trust Meets Indian Craft
Discover suppliers, explore new collections, evaluate Indian craftsmanship, and build reliable sourcing partnerships at the 62nd IHGF Delhi Fair Autumn 2026.
India’s furniture, home décor and lifestyle manufacturing ecosystem is entering another important sourcing season with the 62nd IHGF Delhi Fair – Autumn 2026, scheduled from 13th to 17th October 2026 at India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi-NCR.
Organised by the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH), the Autumn edition brings together 3,000+ manufacturers and exporters, more than 2,000 product styles, over 300 design developments, and 16 distinct product categories under one sourcing platform.
For international importers, wholesalers, retailers, buying houses and design professionals, IHGF is more than a product exhibition. It can serve as a practical starting point for discovering suppliers, comparing manufacturing capabilities, developing new products and building long-term sourcing relationships in India.
IHGF Delhi Fair Autumn 2026 — At a Glance
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Edition | 62nd IHGF Delhi Fair – Autumn 2026 |
| Dates | 13–17 October 2026 |
| Venue | India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida |
| Location | Delhi-NCR, India |
| Exhibitors | 3,000+ |
| Exhibition Halls | 18 |
| Display Area | 225,000+ sq. metres |
| Product Categories | 16 |
| Product Styles | 2,000+ |
What Can International Buyers Source at IHGF Delhi Fair?
The Autumn 2026 edition covers a broad spectrum of home, lifestyle, furniture, furnishing and interior categories.
Among the major sectors are:
Furniture & Furniture Accessories
Buyers can explore:
- Contemporary furniture
- Wooden furniture
- Traditional handcrafted furniture
- Home & office furniture
- Outdoor & garden furniture
- Hotel & restaurant furniture
- Industrial and utility furniture
- Upholstered furniture
- Cane & bamboo furniture
- Furniture hardware and accessories
- Home Décor & Accents
Home Décor & Accents
The fair also brings together manufacturers working across:
- Decorative objects
- Wall décor
- Sculptures
- Vases
- Tabletop décor
- Mirrors
- Giftware
- Lifestyle accessories
Home Furnishings, Carpets & Rugs
International buyers can explore:
- Carpets
- Rugs
- Natural-fibre floor coverings
- Cushions
- Throws
- Bed and table textiles
- Other home furnishing products
Lamps & Lighting
Including decorative and functional lighting products and related accessories.
Outdoor & Garden
A relevant category for buyers sourcing:
- Garden furniture
- Outdoor accessories
- Planters
- Garden décor
- Natural-material products
Gifts & Premiums
The fair also features corporate gifts, premium products, seasonal products and lifestyle gifting solutions.
Sustainable & Eco-Friendly Products
The Autumn edition includes dedicated categories covering:
- Cane
- Bamboo
- Paper products
- Natural materials
- Eco-friendly lifestyle products
The official fair currently lists 16 product sectors, including furniture, home décor, interiors, lighting, outdoor & garden, kitchen/dinnerware, bathroom accessories, textiles, carpets/rugs, gifts, festive décor and eco-friendly products.
Why IHGF Matters to International Buyers
India offers a particularly broad manufacturing base for buyers looking beyond standard mass-market sourcing.
At IHGF, buyers can encounter manufacturers specialising in:
Wood + Metal + Cane + Bamboo + Stone + Glass + Natural Fibres + Recycled Materials + Handcrafted Techniques
This diversity makes the fair useful not only for finding finished products but also for discovering manufacturers capable of custom development and private-label production.
For a buyer, the objective should therefore not simply be:
“Which products should I buy?”
A more useful question is:
“Which manufacturers can consistently produce the quality, specifications and commercial requirements my market needs?”
That distinction can make a major difference after the fair.
How Buyers Should Prepare Before Visiting IHGF
Walking into IHGF without preparation can quickly become overwhelming.
With thousands of exhibitors spread across multiple halls, buyers can save considerable time by defining their sourcing priorities before arriving.
1. Define Your Product Categories
Prepare a shortlist such as:
- Side tables
- Console tables
- Dining furniture
- Bedroom furniture
- Storage
- Mirrors
- Lighting
- Décor
- Outdoor furniture
- Home accessories
2. Prepare Your Target Price Range
Instead of asking every supplier simply:
“What is your best price?”
have an approximate target range based on your market.
This makes supplier comparison much easier.
3. Prepare Product References
Carry:
- Reference images
- Existing products
- Sketches
- Dimensions
- Material preferences
- Finish references
- Packaging requirements
This is particularly useful for OEM and customised development.
4. Decide Your Quality Requirements
Before discussing price, establish:
- Wood species
- Moisture requirements
- Construction method
- Joinery
- Finish
- Hardware
- Packaging
- Carton specifications
- Drop-test requirements where applicable
- Labelling requirements
What Should Buyers Ask Exhibitors?
A professional sourcing conversation should go beyond catalogue collection.
Consider asking:
Product :
Can you develop products from buyer-provided designs?
- Is this your own design?
- Can you customise the dimensions?
- Can the material/specification be changed?
- At IHGF, diversity is its biggest strength. Key categories include:
Manufacturing :
- Where is the manufacturing facility located?
- Is production in-house or outsourced?
- What is your monthly capacity?
- What is the typical production lead time?
Commercial :
- What is your MOQ?
- What is the sample cost?
- What are your FOB prices?
- Which Indian port do you normally ship from?
- What payment terms do you normally offer?
Quality :
- What quality-control process do you follow?
- How do you handle pre-shipment inspection?
- Can third-party inspection be arranged?
- Can you provide previous export references where appropriate?
Packaging :
- What export packaging do you use?
- Can packaging be customised?
- Can you provide carton dimensions and CBM?
- How do you protect furniture against moisture and transit damage?
How Casa Furnia Can Support International Buyers
Finding a supplier at a trade fair is only the beginning.
Casa Furnia works as an India-based sourcing and procurement partner for international buyers who want support beyond simply collecting supplier catalogues.
Our sourcing support can include:
Supplier Identification
We help identify Indian manufacturers based on:
- Product category
- Material
- Price expectations
- MOQ
- Production capability
- Export requirements
Product Development
Buyer references, sketches or existing products can be coordinated with suitable manufacturers for:
- New product development
- Dimension changes
- Material changes
- Finish development
- Customisation
Price Negotiation
We coordinate commercial discussions with selected manufacturers to work toward commercially viable pricing based on:
- Order quantity
- Product specifications
- Material
- Packaging
- Production requirements
Quality Control
Casa Furnia can coordinate quality checks at multiple stages, helping buyers verify that the production matches the approved specifications.
Packaging & Shipment Coordination
We can also coordinate with suppliers regarding:
- Export packaging
- Carton specifications
- CBM
- Labelling
- Shipment coordination
- Export documentation
The objective is simple:
To make sourcing from India more organised, transparent and manageable for the international buyer.
