HGH India 2025 Kicks Off with Grand Inaugural in Mumbai

Mumbai, July 2, 2025 — The 17th edition of HGH India, India’s premier bi-annual trade show for Home Textiles, Home Décor, Furniture, Houseware, and Gifts, commenced on 1st July at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, NESCO, Mumbai. The inauguration was marked by a grand ceremony attended by top dignitaries, industry experts, and government officials.

The Chief Guest, Dr. M. Beena, IAS, Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, officially inaugurated the event. ID. Ketan Sheth, Chairman of IIID MRC, served as the Guest of Honour. Special guests included K N Srikanth (OHL, Home & Kitchen, Amazon India), Ar. Dilip Parmar, Ar. Alpa Shikre (SSA Architects), Ar. Hemanti Sutaria (Prashant Sutaria Architects), and ID. Akif Habib (Atelier Habib).

The exhibition features over 700 Indian and international brands from 32 countries, including 100 debut participants. Hosted by Texzone, HGH India 2025 reflects the industry’s growing focus on design foresight, sustainability, and innovation, with 45,000+ trade buyers expected from 650 cities and 33 countries.

Event Highlights:

• The Green Shift & Sustainability Pavilion: Showcasing eco-innovations like biodegradable tableware and organically dyed textiles.
• Trends 2025–26 Pavilion: Featuring future design narratives under the theme Emotion in Motion.
• Gen Next Retail Leaders Forum: Honouring 10 under-30 changemakers reshaping Indian homes.
• H-Circle Awards: Recognizing excellence in product design, functionality, and sustainability.
• Indian Heritage Pavilion: Celebrating traditional craftsmanship in a modern retail context.

With 90% buyer and 80% exhibitor retention, HGH India continues to serve as a pivotal platform for the home and lifestyle industry, fostering innovation, business development, and retail partnerships.