NEW DELHI: The 30th edition of INDEX, the largest show of Interiors and Design begins on 3rd May this year at the Bombay Convention and Exhibition Centre, Mumbai.
The four day event is scheduled to focus on the latest that the world has to offer in Residential, Commercial and Industrial Interiors and Design of spaces. Over 30,000 trade, business and professional visitors from Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai, Pune and over 20 Tier II cities of India are expected to attend this year.
Spread across 3,00,000 sq.ft, the show will feature 325 companies bringing in over 2500 brands from 10 countries including Italy, Germany, China, Korea, Turkey, Malaysia and Indonesia, all vying for a larger share of India’s burgeoniong Interiors and Design market opportunity.
Leading names from furniture for residential, office & kitchens, fittings, OEM white goods, accessories, lighting and the gamut of materials for interior fit-out as well as contract use will all be present. Truly, this year’s Index promises to satiate the needs of most discerning architects, interior designers, builders, project managers, consultants besides procurement heads from hospitality, corporate and government bodies.
Always a great launch-pad for new innovations, several new product launches are planned with the latest innovations. INDEX will also showcase the best of Indian design and manufacturing in specialized pavilions: The India Design Pavilion [IDP], Indian Furniture, Furnishings & Artifacts [IFFA] Pavilion as well as country pavilions and the Art Enclave, in association with Aura Art. Numerous platforms for b2b interactions abound, from Round Robin meetings where architects and procurement teams can source project-specific requirements to Presentations and Discussions, Seminars and Focused Industry Meets. INDEX will also recognize talent and landmark achievements through the IndeXcellence Awards & The Kudos Gallery will salute great work through project displays of eminent architects and builders.
INDEX is supported by important industry and professional associations such as All India Hardware Association (AIHA), Hospitality Purchasing Managers Forum (HPMF), several regional chapters of Interior Designers and Architects (IIID) and the National association of builders and real estate developers, NAREDCO.
Started by industry pioneer L. A. Khan thirty years ago, INDEX looks set for more glory under his leadership in the future.